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Valley NEWS Two new family doctors arrive in the valley

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley has two new doctors.

Stephen Arif and Tania de Klerk will begin work at Chisel Peak Medical Clinic in Invermere this month.

Dr. Klerk relocated from South Africa to Canada in September 2006.

She started a family practice in Virden, Manitoba, a town of about 3,000 servicing a large regional area.

“I grew up in a small town in South Africa, so I like small towns,” Dr. Klerk said.

After moving to Pretoria, South Africa to study medicine, Dr. Klerk began working in the emergency unit of Pretoria East Private Hospital. Later, she moved to Ferncrest Hospital in Rustenberg.

During this time, she continued her studies, gaining a diploma in anesthesiology.

But Dr. Klerk became fed up with the pressure in the emergency room. “I got tired of the constant stress in the ER,” she said. “South Africa is really hectic, especially with all the violence.

“Seeing a lot of trauma is not good all the time.”

With two small boys, Dr. Klerk and her husband, John, who is a financial planner, decided to move to Canada. A small town was the natural choice for the family.

“You have to live in a city to work in the ER, and I didn’t want to raise my kids in a city,” she said.

Now Benjamin is three and Daniel is almost five and has just started kindergarten at Eileen Madson Primary School.

Dr. Klerk is looking forward to meeting her new

host of patients.

“It’s nice to get to know your patients and work on a relationship with them.

“The patient-doctor relationship is much nicer in a small town. It’s so much easier to help them if you know their history.”

The other new doctor, Stephen Arif, agreed that small towns are a better place to work.

“In a small town you get to really take care of people,” he said. “You take care of the whole range of people’s conditions. It uses more of your skills.”

Born and educated in Ottawa, Dr. Arif has been practising in Atikokan, northern Ontario, for the past 21 years.

“It was a small town like Invermere and a similar practice to Chisel Peak,” he said.

“I’ve been a doctor in a small town for 21 years and actually Invermere will be a move up.

“The biggest challenge will be learning all of B.C.’s forms – it’s a whole new set of paperwork!”

Dr. Arif has two daughters – one in elementary school and one in high school.

His wife, Karen, whose maiden name is Hatalcik, was born here and her parents still live here.

“And actually her brother has just moved back here as well,” Dr. Arif explained.

The family connection was what pulled the Arifs back to Invermere – that, and the skiing.

“We come here every winter to ski and we’ve been thinking about moving here for some time.

“I spent the first 21 years of my career in the canoeing capital of Canada, and now I’ve come to the mountains for skiing,” he joked.

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Valley NEWS

Hydro workers hurt in accident

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Two local men are recovering from electrical burns at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary after they were injured in a tragic accident.

The two B.C. Hydro workers, identified as Stan Perry of Radium Hot Springs and Curt Minard of Invermere, were airlifted to Calgary on Saturday afternoon, September 13th, and are currently listed in stable condition.

Both men are experienced power line technicians and were adding a primary service to the new water system in Invermere when the accident occurred in the parking lot near the skate park, across from the high school.

They were using a company truck equipped with a manlift on a boom.

According to RCMP Staff-Sergeant Doug Pack, apparently the workers were feeding new wire, but it did not appear there was a protective cover on the three live wires adjacent to them. Early indications are that contact was made with the live wires, he said.

However, the cause of the accident is still under investigation by B.C. Hydro and WorkSafe B.C. Max Helmer of Invermere was driving home from work about 2:45 p.m. when he saw another Invermere man, Peter Pankovich, standing on the side of the road

and yelling for help. Mr. Pankovich was the first passerby at the scene.

“When I heard his voice, I knew it was something serious,” Max said.

Max left his truck in the middle of the road and rushed over to the hydro truck.

As he was running, he could see a man slumped down inside the basket, which was still hoisted halfway up in the air, and a second man lying on the flat deck of the truck.

“The first thing I thought was that three or four people were electrocuted,” he said.

When he got to the truck, the man lying on the deck, later identified as Curt Minard, got up and began walking towards him, still wearing his safety harness and spurs.

“He was quite confused and was asking, ‘What happened?’” Max said.

“You could smell burnt clothing and burnt flesh, but there was nothing visible that I could see from just looking at him.”

Max helped Curt to lie on his back on the ground, and tried to make him comfortable.

Curt then told Max that there was something burning in his right-hand pocket.

“He said: ‘It’s burning real bad, take my phone out,’” Max said. “So I broke off the clip and pulled it off and saw a burn mark the size of a dollar bill directly

underneath where the phone was.”

Curt then asked Max to take off his gloves. “I lifted up his glove and I saw black underneath, so I told him, ‘No, I can’t.’”

While Max was attending to Curt, a third B.C. Hydro worker, who did not appear to be injured, lowered the basket.

He then used a winch and pulley system known as a “come-along” to lift the unconscious Stan Perry onto the ground.

At this point, another passerby arrived and told Max to stay with Curt and support his head.

“Curt said to me: ‘I have a wife and two kids, tell me I’m okay,’” Max said.

The other man went over and attended to Stan, who had regained consciousness.

“He was very disoriented and obviously in a lot of pain,” Max said. “They were talking to him but he didn’t respond much.”

A few minutes later, the ambulance arrived and both men were transported to Invermere hospital.

“I was overwhelmed by the horrific things I saw,” Max said. “I went home and I was numb.”

According to Diane Tammen, Community Relations Manager for B.C. Hydro: “It is still too early to know the extent of their injuries and they continue to be monitored. They are both resting comfortably and their families are there.”

New hotel tax to benefit Invermere, Panorama

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Visitors to Invermere and Panorama will have to pay an extra two-percent hotel tax starting on December 1st, 2008.

Invermere and Panorama have united to form a Resort Community under a provincial government initiative. The two-percent tax will be applied to all 560 hotel rooms in the two communities, and will go directly to a local destination marketing program, said Mayor Mark Shmigelsky.

“Invermere has been involved in this proposal for almost five years,” he said. “Thirteen communities across British Columbia, including Whistler and Radium, pressed the provincial government for new revenue. The province came up with a plan.”

Visitors will pay the new tax on top of the five -percent hotel tax that the province already charges.

In addition to endorsing the new tax, “three percent of the province’s share will come back to the municipality for community projects that increase the value of tourism,” Mr. Shmigelsky said.

The Regional District of East Kootenay adopted

Bylaw No. 2111 on Friday, September 5th, which approves the new charge. “The next step is for the Ministry of Finance to approve it,” he said.

Local businesses say that more tourism marketing will be valuable to the community.

“I think it’s going to be good in terms of marketing tourism purposes,” said Todd Mitchell, general manager of Best Western Invermere Inn. “Invermere is in need of marketing business and funds to help give the area better exposure.

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On September 8th, RCMP responded to a report of a break-in that occurred overnight at Gerry’s Gelati in Invermere. The thieves stole a cash register with about $200 in cash. The damaged cash register, minus the cash was located later that day on Johnston Road in Invermere. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Drunk passed out on beach On September 8th around 10 p.m., RCMP were called to a 911 report that an extremely drunk man was lying on the ground at the Windermere Beach.

RCMP, Windermere Fire and Rescue and the B.C. Ambulance responded. The man was identified as a 32-year-old Windermere resident. Witnesses reported that there were two others with the man, who had been sitting at a picnic table in the park for a couple of hours. The witness had also seen the three men riding around on bikes. Police searched for the other two, but did not find them. There was a concern that the man may have fallen off his bicycle and injured himself. The B.C. Ambulance took him to the District and Invermere Hospital for assessment. Hospital officials determined that the man was extremely intoxicated and that he was going to be kept for further examination and would be taken to Cranbrook hospital for a neck scan to rule out any unseen injuries.

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On September 13th, at 2:30 a.m., the RCMP responded to a complaint that there were four men banging on the door at a downtown Invermere business. RCMP attended and saw two men were fighting in the street and on the side walk. When the combatants saw the police car, they stopped, but continued to taunt each other and they eventually started pushing and shoving again despite being warned by RCMP to stop and go home. RCMP managed to have their friends agree that the pair should probably go to jail for the night as there was nobody with them who could stop them from fighting each other. The pair were arrested for Breach of the Peace and taken to the detachment cells until they sobered up. They were released without charge the following morning.

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On September 13th at around 2:50 p.m., the RCMP, District of Invermere Fire Department and the B.C. Ambulance were called to a report of two injured B.C. Hydro workers on 13th Street by the skateboard park. The B.C. Ambulance transported the injured men to Invermere and District Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Apparently the workers

were feeding new wire but it did not appear there was a protective cover on the three live wires adjacent to them. Early indications are that contact was made with the live wires. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by B.C. Hydro and WorkSafe B.C.

Drunks arrested at Radium Resort On September 14th at about 5:15 a.m., RCMP were called to a report of two drunken men at the Radium Resort. Police learned from the Resort’s staff that the two men were not booked in any rooms at the Resort. They were belligerent to the staff and were wandering all over the place. When police arrived, one of the men was asleep on the sofa in the Resort’s lobby.

The other was found in the Resort’s hot tub. Both were arrested for being drunk in public and taken to the detachment cells until sober.

One of the men decided to exercise his right to counsel, which no doubt pleased his lawyer to have been woken up at such an hour, but then again, constitutional rights apply 24 hours a day. That said, the man still went to jail until he was sober enough to be released. Both men, ages 23 and 33, from Canal Flats and Fernie respectively, were issued provincial Violation Tickets for public intoxication.

Bowling alley thief caught on video On September 14th at 5:01 a.m., RCMP were called to an alarm at the Valley Alley business in Windermere. Upon arrival, the police noticed that access to the interior of the property was gained by forcing open a south-facing door. RCMP have a copy of the surveillance video which shows one suspect wearing blue jeans, a white shirt, a blue sweater, one black and one grey glove come in the door, head directly to a cabinet filled with cigarettes, take approximately 10 cartons of cigarettes, then leave through the same door he entered. The thief had a hoodie pulled over his face.

The approximate value of stolen cigarettes was $1,000 and damage to the business is estimated at $300. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Drunk looking for a ride home RCMP arrested a man for being drunk in public. The man, a 20-year-old Cranbrook resident, was knocking on the door of an elderly Windermere resident at 3 a.m. The man was very drunk at the time and was yelling that he needed a ride to Cranbrook.

When police arrived, the drunk man could not recall any telephone numbers for relatives or friends who could pick him up and take him home. With little other choice in the matter, RCMP took the man to jail for the night where he sobered up. He was released in the morning after the RCMP made arrangements for a family member to give him a ride home.

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Radium council wants to reduce speed limit

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The Village of Radium Hot Springs is looking for input from residents about Bylaw No. 350, a proposed reduction of speed on residential streets throughout the village.

The decision to reduce the speed to 40 kilometres per hour on all streets except Forsters Landing Road and Highway 93 came September 10th at the village council meeting, and Mayor Greg Deck said he is in strong support of the motion.

“Forty kilometres per hour is the fastest I would drive around town,” Mr. Deck said. “Fifty feels recklessly fast when I test it on residential streets.”

The proposal was first introduced to council on August 27th and a motion was passed that councillors would first test the proposed limits themselves, before asking the public for feedback.

On September 10th, it was resolved that council would provide the first three readings for the bylaw.

All but the highway and Forsters Landing Road will be cut to 40 kilometres.

“The proposal was prompted by residents speaking to us about how much they enjoy the slower pace on our roads,” Mr. Deck explained. “They were speaking from the perspective of people who enjoy walking the streets, and as parents who feel better about their children playing outside here than they do where traffic is heavier and faster. But they were also concerned about the occasional vehicle moving faster than most

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Said Councillor Brent Frederickson: “We are trying to promote a pedestrian-friendly community and I think the speed reduction through town is ample.”

The neighbourhood zero emission vehicle legislation, which is to be combined with the proposed speed

reduction, permits the use of environmentally friendly vehicles, such as the two-wheeled electric vehicle called a segway, to be operated on residential streets throughout Radium.

“One fits hand-in-hand with the other,” Mr. Frederickson told fellow council members at the meeting.

Mr. Deck agreed with Mr. Frederickson, saying that the legislation combines particularly well with Radium Hot Springs’ pedestrian-friendly philosophy.

“I think all urban areas are going to have to look to innovative forms of transportation as we move down the path of reduced greenhouse gas emissions,” he said.

“This will be especially true in a community where we support walking, cycling and other alternatives to large vehicles.”

The Village of Radium will invite comments regarding the proposal as part of their utility billing mail-out during the first week of October. The proposal is expected to be brought back to council at the October 22nd meeting.

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Happy New Year!

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

The new year can be observed at several times – on January 1st, when nothing much changes except the calendar; in April, when the crocuses and the robins signal a new life cycle; and in September, when the school year starts.

Not only are the kids back at school, a year older and hopefully wiser, but parents suddenly have a new lease on life. The post-secondary students have departed for the city and the streets (and the beaches and the bars) are emptier as a result.

Community groups launch their annual activities and suddenly The Pioneer’s pages are filled with notices for all kinds of sporting, arts and volunteer activities. Is there nothing this valley doesn’t do?

Some of us even make resolutions at this time of the year. Mine is to get in shape so that I can ski again this winter, as I’m not ready to give up my favourite sport just yet, even at the risk of a broken limb.

Exercise is back on the agenda for many people, especially with the gorgeous weather we have been enjoying at long last. The streets and trails are filled with happy hikers and their even happier dogs.

The next couple of months will bring some big changes, since we will elect municipal governments in November, and there will be many new faces around the boardroom tables. Perhaps even more than the provincial and federal representatives, these people will have a direct and immediate effect on the future of the valley.

There’s another reason this feels like a new year – this week The Pioneer concludes its fourth year in business and begins its fifth year. Four years is a very short time, yet there are a lot of newcomers in the valley who always express surprise when they find out that The Pioneer is also a recent addition. Our newspaper has become an integral part of this community, and we look forward to serving you for another year.

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Norm’s family needs your help Dear Editor: As most people now know, Norman Gagatek, a friend and volunteer to many in the valley, had a brain stem stroke on July 5th. Since then he has suffered from septic shock (July 24th), and internal bleeding and shock (August 14th).

These setbacks have resulted in him still being in the Intensive Care Unit at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, where he is going to be for many more months as he recovers from the nerve damage caused by the sepsis, and after that, the stroke.

Norman was self-employed, and due to his illness, his company has been put in moratorium, which means he has had no income since July 5th – and probably will not have one for at least another two to three years (if then).

His fiancée Kim had not been working for the

last two months so that she could be there for him and their son during this trying time. As such, she is going to need more financial help than originally thought due to the baby on the way, and the renovations and updating they need to do to the house for the baby and for Norman when he comes home.

We would like to gratefully remind everyone that there is an account set up at Kootenay Savings Credit Union under Norman Gagatek and Kimberley Munn Benefit to accept donations from anyone who can afford to help out at this time.

We would also like to thank all those who have already made donations, and for everyone’s concern, and well wishes for Norm, Kim, and their families. Thank you, all.

Friends of Norman Gagatek

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Congrats, Cayla!

Pioneer reporter Cayla Gabruck was awarded the prestigious C. A. MacLean Journalism Bursary at the annual meeting of the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association in Calgary last Saturday.

Cayla, who hails from Killam, Alberta, is currently completing the last term of her journalism degree through Mount Royal College. The final semester is entirely practical, so her job at The Pioneer will make up the course work.

Cayla will continue to work permanently for The Pioneer once her degree is finished.

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Fibre optic strands available for lease

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff Private operators will be invited to bid on the remaining 24 fibre optic strands still available for broadband use in the Columbia Valley, after the Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors agreed to advertise and lease the remaining capacity.

At the same time, the regional district continues its negotiations with the Ktunaxa Nation Network, which has expressed interest in leasing some of the strands, but not yet indicated how many.

“The decision by the board to readvertise in no way affects our ongoing negotiations with the Ktunaxa,” says regional district Chief Administrative Officer Lee-Ann Crane.

“The goal is simply to determine other potential interested parties so that all of the strands can be leased,

thereby allowing the district to recoup 100 percent of the taxpayers’ investment in the backbone.”

The 48-strand fibre optic backbone runs from just north of Canal Flats to Spillimacheen and into Invermere.

NanoFibre Networks of Radium has already signed a lease agreement with the regional district for 24 strands for its Fibre to the Home Community Network.

Before the discussion, regional district board chair Greg Deck excused himself and left the room, since he is one of the owners of NanoFibre Networks.

The regional district does not require use of any of the 48 strands, since a proposal to create a Local Access Network – which would have connected homes and businesses to the backbone – was defeated in a public referendum in 2007.

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“The two-percent accommodation tax will provide funds that will support new and increased marketing of the area,” said Eric Whittle, Panorama Mountain Village’s director of sales and marketing.

Radium Hot Springs was granted Resort Community Status last August and has raised $142,898 through the two-percent tax. Another $153,003.70 has been returned to the village from the province.

Mayor Greg Deck said the money has made a difference. “We are fairly early in the program, but the funding has already allowed us to increase our landscaping and maintenance capabilities on our highway frontage, as well as maintain our visitor information centre in the face of federal funding cuts – all without tapping the local taxpayer.

“With a little more time to put a program together, we also hope to implement a shuttle bus to move guests and residents to and from the village centre to the hot springs, the nearby golf courses and campgrounds, as well as eventually out to the Elk Park neighbourhood north of Radium,” he said.

“From our perspective, the most important value from the program is that it enhances tourism in the very best way – by making the community a more pleasant place for everyone, residents and guests alike,” he said.

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Out & About Trina Wiebe of Invermere has done it again, written and published her 12th successful children’s book. For more, see Page 13.

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I had the pleasure of seeing this movie last spring at the Toby Theatre, which I attended with two of my daughters.

We saw a lot of mothers and daughters there, along with a few long-suffering husbands, including our former advertising salesman Bob Friesen who was dragged there by wife Darlene.

So it should come as no surprise to anyone that this is a designated chick flick, along the lines of 100 First Dates and How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days.

The plot begins with a wealthy womanizer guy (Tom, played by hunk de jour Patrick Dempsey) who is in love with his best female friend (Hannah, played by Michelle Monaghan) but like many men doesn’t get that through his thick head until she asks him to be her “maid of honour” when she marries somebody else, a too-good-to-be-true

Scottish lord (Kevin McKidd).

Personally, I liked the lord better than Patrick Dempsey’s character, but my daughters tell me I’m crazy. Patrick is just a little too conscious of his own good looks, if you know what I mean.

Anyway, the usual romantic romp ensues in which Tom tries to win back the heart of his true love while trying to fulfil his duties as maid of honour.

The movie is watchable mainly for the scenes of rugged lads on horseback, Scottish castles, gargantuan New York apartments, and gorgeous clothes.

There's one especially funny scene involving tossing the caber at the Highland Games.

We all liked it, and surprisingly, so did Bob Friesen, who is a man’s man if ever there was one.

RATING: 7.5 OUT OF 10 HEADS

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September 19, 2008

Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS

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

Toby Theatre • 7:30 p.m. September 17-20: Kung Fu Panda.

• 7:30 p.m. September 24-27: Journey To The Center Of The Earth.

• Closed Sundays-Tuesdays.

Friday, September 19th: • Pynelogs Annual Art Show: A variety of art from over 20 artists, featuring a wide range of media and methods, on display until September 26th. For more information call: (250) 342-4423.

• 7-9 p.m.: Registration for the Columbia Valley Classic Show and Shine at the Radium Seniors’ Hall. For more information call: 1-888-347-9331.

• Metis Nation Columbia River Society Youth Grant Program presents Tanning Hides the First Nations Way. Call: (250) 344-3995 or (250) 344-2156.

Saturday, September 20th: • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: The public are invited to attend the Columbia Valley Classic Show and Shine event at The Radium Springs Golf Course Driving Range.

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: The 13th Annual Lake Windermere Shoreline Cleanup. Wildsight invites area residents to contribute to an international effort to reduce the amount of litter that enters our rivers, lakes and oceans. Participants will help with removing litter and collecting data on debris found. For more information visit: www.wildsight.ca.

Sunday, September 21st: • Babes on Blades, a ladies’ fun hockey league, starts.

For information, call Rhonda at (250) 342-3015.

Monday, September 22nd: • 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.: Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club registration day at Eddie Mountain Memorial

Arena. For more information call: (250) 342-3213.

• Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association starts practice schedule today. For more information, see Page 15 or call Dave Tomalty at (250) 342-9394.

Tuesday, September 23rd: • Registration for Invermere Kyokushin Karate, at the Kicking Horse Coffee building in Invermere, for adults (13 years and up). Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. For info, call Doug at (250) 347-9048 or Jeremiah at (250) 342-8862.

Thursday, September 25th: • 7:30 p.m.: The Radium Public Library will host noted historian and author, Jean Barman, who will be discussing her latest book “B.C., Spirit of the People” at the new library on Main Street.

Saturday, September 27th: • Mountain Sketches Third Exhibition at the Artym Gallery. Featuring artists: Cameron Bird, Sarah Kidner, Min Ma, Denise Lemaster, Susan Woolgar. Exhibition runs 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Artists will be at their easels from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. View paintings online at: artymgallery.com.

• 10 a.m.: The Headbanger Trail Challenge: Enjoy a beautiful and challenging 10.8-km trail race. Starts at the Visitor Information Centre in Radium. Sponsored

by Crazy Soles Running/Yoga Store. Please register at Crazy Soles or online at: www.friendsofkootenay.ca.

Entry fee includes technical running shirt and lunch.

Registration is limited to 100 participants.

• Elvis is coming to Radium Hot Springs! Starring Larry Ray. The event is located at the Radium Seniors’ Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Prestige Hotel Gift Shop, Radium Esso and Majestic U-Brew.

Monday, September 29th: • September 29th-October 5th: Participate in the National Smile Cookie Program by purchasing a special smiling double-sized chocolate chip cookie from Tim Hortons Invermere. All of the cookie proceeds will be donated to the Invermere and District’s Hospital’s emergency department.

Tuesday, September 30th:

Kicking Horse Coffee building in Invermere, for kids (7 to 13 years) classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For more information call Doug at: (250) 347- 9048 or Jeremiah at: (250) 342-8862.

• Deadline for submissions by artists to an art show opening in Golden on World Wetland Day, February 2nd, 2009 featuring the best of the Columbia Valley and the Wetlands. For information, call Ellen at 250348-2225.

Thursday, October 2nd: • 7:30 p.m.: Invermere and District Curling Club Annual General Meeting. Refreshments will be served. For information: call (250) 342-3315 or email invermerecurling@shaw.ca.

• 8 p.m.: Bruce Cockburn will perform at Fort Steele for a Jumbo Wild Benefit concert. The front two rows (22 seats) are being sold in a silent auction. To order tickets or for more information visit: www.jumbowild.com.

Monday, October 6th: • Golf, pool and bowling leagues start at Valley Alley.

For information, call 250-342-2695.

• Sharp Install, a construction company and new temporary work agency located at 1008-8th Avenue in Invermere, will hold an open house to celebrate their grand opening. For info, call Donna (250) 341-5889.

Other: • 10-11 a.m. every Monday : the Tennis Club Invermere is hosting Ladies Tennis. Intermediate and Advanced levels only. Beginners are welcome at the regular sessions on Saturdays. For more information please call Andrea Meadus at: (250) 342-9082.

• Invermere Thrift Shop summer hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 30th.

• 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Options for Sexual Health, a confidential service offering birth control methods, counselling and access to doctors at the Invermere Health Unit. For info, call (250) 3422362.

• 10 a.m. every Wednesday meet the Red Hat Ladies of Invermere at Tim Hortons for coffee. If you would like to join, call Denise at (250) 688-0198.

• 6:15 p.m. every Thursday meet at the Crazy Soles store for the Crazy Soles Group Trail Runs. All abilities welcome!

• Registration for Invermere Kyokushin Karate, at the

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September 19, 2008

New thrift store opens in Radium COMEDY NIGHTS Tuesday, October 7 Andrew Gross with opener Tyler Hawkins Tuesday, October 28th Vic Alejandro with opener Lori Ferguson-Ford th

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By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley is now home to two thrift stores.

Blessings Thrift Store, located in Radium Hot Springs, officially opened its doors to the public in early July and since then business has been booming.

“We wanted to contribute something back to the community,” said Linda Frater, wife of Pastor Wayne Frater.

“We called our store ‘Blessings’ because we wanted to bless people, so we are trying to live up to our name. It’s a way as a church to meet people, to get into their lives and get to know them.”

The Radium Christian Fellowship purchased the building where the thrift store resides in May 2008. Wayne and Linda, who have been pastoring in the valley for 10 years, also hold church services in the upper part of the building.

Linda said having a permanent place of worship and the opportunity to open the thrift store is wonderful.

“When we were at the hall we always had to set up and take down every Sunday,” she said.

Linette Esplin, a member of the congregation, lent her artistic talents to

spruce up the former white walls in the thrift store and is responsible for the artwork now decorating them.

Blessings offers many household items including clothing, and has gotten a positive response from the surrounding community.

“The people at this end of the valley are appreciative of it,” Linda said. “They said that it’s a little more convenient for them because they don’t have to drive all the way into town.”

The thrift store is always looking for donations and will even come to your home to pick up items.

The proceeds from the store support the Radium Christian Fellowship and Christian outreach, including work being completed by missionaries in developing countries. The store gives a percentage of earnings each month to support a community project of their choice. Last month, they donated money to the Edgewater Recreation Society to build a new playground. If your community has a project that needs help, call Linda at 250-342-6633.

Blessings is on Main Street next to Fat Boyz Pizza and is open Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

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September 19, 2008

Successful children’s author working in our midst

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Invermere is home to an internationally-acclaimed children’s author.

Trina Wiebe, 38, recently published the fourth book in her “Max-a-Million” series and is set to release the eighth book in her “Abby & Tess Pet-Sitters” series this spring, both of which are suited for children aged seven to 10.

“I like writing for this age group because they’re having fun,” she said. “They’re learning how to read and there are illustrations in it, so it’s not heavy text.

It’s like their first chapter book, they’re big enough to read it on their own and it’s fun.”

Trina and her husband of 18 years, Andrew, moved to Invermere four years ago from Powell River, B.C. They decided to come to the Columbia Valley when Andrew landed a job as a mechanic at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort. The couple has three children: Olivia, 17; Simon, 15; and Emily, 11.

In 2000, Trina published her first book, Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths, which kicked off the “Abby & Tess Pet-Sitters” series. It has now sold more than 40,000 copies world-wide and has been translated into five languages, including Braille.

The series revolves around two sisters who can’t have a pet in their apartment building, so they pet-sit for other people.

“Things go wrong, and they learn about getting along and they learn about the animals,” she said.

In the beginning, Trina said she got a lot of her inspiration for the books from her children.

“The first Abby & Tess was just straight out of something that happened in our house,” Trina said.

“My son was little and he stuck some shampoo in the

fish tank.”

After that, Trina describes writing her characterdriven books as an evolving process.

“Sometimes I’ll be typing and they’ll say things that surprise me,” she said. “It’s almost like they take over a little bit.”

Her second series, entitled “Max-a-Million,” revolves around a young boy, Maxamillian K. Wigglesworth III, who wants to be a millionaire. Each plot involves a get-rich-quick scheme, which usually ends in disaster but teaches young Max a valuable lesson along the way.

Trina describes the “Max-a-Million” series as “a bit more fun and wacky” than the previous “Abby & Tess Pet-Sitters” series and said that it was a chance for her to do something different and appeal to a more masculine readership.

Trina has always loved writing. She received her first typewriter at the age of eight, and always hoped one day to be published.

“It’s part of who I am,” she said. “I love writing.

It’s a way of expressing yourself, a way of reaching out to kids and getting them excited about reading.”

She enjoys writing because it is something that enables her to stay home with her children. It is also something she can take with her, no matter where she is living.

“That’s what I like about it,” she said. “It’s wherever I am, on the coast or here.”

When she is not busy writing, Trina shares her talents with others by teaching an online writing course, “Writing for Children,” through Vancouver Island University.

You can purchase both the “Abby & Tess Pet-Sitters” and “Max-a-Million” book series from bookstores, including Dave’s Book Bar in Invermere.

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September 19, 2008

Author reading successful

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

Invermere Kyokushin Karate Kicking Horse Coffee Building

A visit by author Derek Lundy brought out 47 booklovers last Tuesday, September 9th.

The Friends of the Invermere Public Library organized the lecture, their second in an annual gathering of readers.

Mr. Lundy used slides to illustrate his speech about bestselling non-fiction book Godforsaken Sea. The story follows the events around the 1996 Vendee Globe sailboat race. During the tragic event, three of the solo racers needed rescue, and one – Canadian Gerry Roufs – was lost at sea.

The lecture also covered the topics of Mr. Lundy’s other titles: The Bloody Red Hand, a non-fiction account of the troubles in northern Ireland; and his lat-

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Registration September 30th Call Doug at 250-347-9048 or Jeremiah at 250-342-8862

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est, just-completed book, which is still nameless. To research the work, Mr. Lundy rode a motorbike along the U.S./Canada border, then along the U.S./Mexico border – and documented what he saw.

Friends of the Library member Val James said the turnout was positive. “We’re really pleased. Half of the audience was men, so we are reaching the other side of constituents that we didn’t have last year.”

Last fall, author Joan Clark visited Invermere. Ms. Clark splits her time between a home in Newfoundland and a home near Lake Lillian.

The Friends of the Library was formed in November 2006 and they organize several fundraisers on behalf of Invermere Library each year. In July, they held a successful second-hand book sale.

Next on the agenda will be a bake sale and silent auction, around Christmas time.

At The Library The Bloody Red Hand by Derek Lundy Reviewed by Sheila Bonny In The Bloody Red Hand, Derek Lundy traces 400 years of Irish sectarian bigotry, rancour and violence by focusing on the lives of three of his ancestors.

Up to the present, radical Protestants burn Governor Robert Lundy’s effigy because of his order to surrender to superior Irish Catholic forces during the 1689 Siege of Derry. “Lundy” has become synonymous with “traitor”.

In 1798, the British imprisoned without charge William Steel Dickson, a Presbyterian clergyman advocating Catholic emancipation and parliamen-

tary reform, on suspicion of sedition and involvement with the insurrectionist Society of United Irishmen.

Derek Lundy’s grandfather, Billy Lundy, a bigoted and pugnacious riveter, continued the Ulster tradition of Protestant solidarity and physical force, participating in the sectarian violence of the Belfast riots of the 1920s and 1930s as a member of the Protestant B Specials paramilitary policemen.

Through the lives of these men, Lundy makes clear the confusing and complex divisions among the people of Ireland: Gaelic and Anglo Irish; Protestants and Catholics; Presbyterians and Anglicans; nationalists and unionists. History buffs and those of Irish ancestry will find Lundy’s book an interesting approach to historical investigation.

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Sarah also offers Hot Stone Massage, and add-on Paraffin Treatments, Aromatherapy Blends and Personal Home-Care Programs.

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September 19, 2008

Let’s get busy and clean up the lakeshore!

Submitted by Wildsight For the 13th consecutive year, area residents are invited to help clean up Lake Windermere’s shoreline.

The event is held in conjunction with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup Week and will take place on Saturday, September 20th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is part of the International Coastal Cleanup, and involves more than just removing litter. Participants also collect data on the types of debris found along their shoreline and the activities that produce this debris.

By joining the TD Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a Vancouver Aquarium Conservation Program, valley residents will be contributing to an international effort to reduce the amount of litter that enters our rivers, lakes, and oceans.

In 2006, at the request of local resident and long time shoreline cleanup coordinator Bill Ayrton, the Lake Windermere Project took over the organization of this successful event, which is now heading into its 13th consecutive year.

All materials will be provided, and the Lake Windermere Project will arrange the disposal of collected garbage. Community groups, businesses, school groups, families and friends are all welcome to join in on this rewarding event.

Shoreline litter comes in many forms and sizes and poses unique problems to our environment. It can be plastic, metal, glass, cloth or paper. It can be as small as a cigarette butt or as large as a shopping cart.

Whether discarded accidentally or deliberately, all of the shoreline litter we encounter in Canada is the result of human activities.

Did you know most shoreline litter actually originates from land-based activities? Every time it rains and the wind blows, litter on land makes its way into our storm sewers, creek and rivers, and eventually into the lake. Litter makes our natural spaces less healthy, less safe and less enjoyable.

Did you know that cigarette butts are the world’s greatest environmental litter problem? It is estimated that one in three cigarettes end up as litter, and once tossed aside, they can leach chemicals such as cadmi-

ANNOUNCEMENT The Doctors at Chisel Peak Medical Clinic are pleased to announce that Dr. Stephen Arif and Dr. Tania de Klerk have joined their clinic.

Dr. Arif was born and educated in Ottawa.

He comes with 21 years of rural practice experience from Northwestern Ontario. His practice up to now has included a broad range of rural family practice and teaching the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Dr. Tania de Klerk graduated from medical school in 1997 from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She received a diploma in Anesthesiology in May 2001. She spent 5 1/2 years working in the emergency units of private hospitals. In May 2006 she starter her practice in Virden, Manitoba.

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Library thank you for our July fundraiser at Home Hardware! We sold lots of hot dogs and books to raise awareness of the Library, as well as raise funds to enhance the Library’s programs and initiatives. We had lots of fun ‘serving’ our supporters; and the money raised helps in a myriad of ways.

We would also like to express our appreciation for Home Hardware’s years of dedicating the ‘outdoor BBQ’ fund raisers to not only our Library but to the many other not-for-profit societies, clubs and local services (like our firefighters!) to raise their bottom line for much needed equipment and to light the June 30th sky with fireworks!

Starting on September 17th, 2008 patients that currently do not have a family doctor are invited to call Chisel Peak Medical Clinic at 250-341-6900 to arrange an appointment.

The money that has been raised over the years is an awesome contribution to the community. The purchase of supplies in Invermere also boosts our local businesses.

Thank you, Home Hardware!

We look forward to the 2009 BBQ season.

um, lead and arsenic into our environment within an hour of contact with water. Last year alone, cleanup efforts removed over 214,000 cigarette butts from Canadian shorelines.

To sign up and help our shorelines contact the Lake Windermere Project at 250-341-6898 or visit the project office located in the old District of Invermere office beside the Invermere Community Centre. You can also drop in at the cleanup base station at Kinsmen Beach on September 20th.

The annual shoreline cleanup is made possible by generous assistance from the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, District of Invermere, Regional District of East Kootenay, Invermere Sobey’s and Waste Management.

The Lake Windermere Project is a long-term, comprehensive stewardship program dedicated to safeguarding the health of our lake. The Lake Windermere Project is made possible by generous support from Wildsight, Environment Canada, Columbia Basin Trust, the Real Estate Foundation of B.C. and Lake Windermere Ambassadors.

WINDERMERE VALLEY MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Practice Schedule 2008/09 Monday:

7:00 - 8:00 pm 8:15 - 9:15 pm

Pee Wee Boys Bantams

Tuesday:

3:30 - 4:30 pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm 5:45 - 6:45 pm 6:45 - 7:45 pm 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Initiation Novice Atoms Midget/Bantom Girls Midgets

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Hockey practice will be starting Monday, September 22nd, 2008 Registration forms available at www.wvhockey.bc.ca Please contact Dave Tomalty, Coach Coordinator for any questions at 250-342-9394

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September 19, 2008

Fairmont Hot Springs Village

The Rejuvenation of REJUVENATION Be a part of the brand new Fairmont Hot Springs With its bold new vision quickly unfolding, Fairmont Hot Springs – western Canada’s well-established icon of renewal and natural beauty – is enjoying a host of dramatic enhancements and additions.

Brand new mineral hot pools. A dynamic mountain village offering unique retail and culinary experiences.

An engaging cultural scene. A community trail network.

And no rejuvenation of Fairmont Hot Springs would be complete without an exciting array of new real estate choices, all wrapped up in a bold style of contemporary mountain architecture.

Discover the new Fairmont Hot Springs…and be among the first to call it home. Only 56 ridgeline homesites – our much-anticipated first release of new real estate – are now available for purchase.

Starting from $169,900.

For more information, call 1.866.412.6346 or register today at immerseyourself.ca This is not an offering for sale, which can only be made with a disclosure statement. Developer reserves the right to make modifications. Illustrations are artistic representations only and may not be to scale.

September 19, 2008

Paws pound the pavement Justina Kennedy and her baby son, Nolin, took their very excited pooch Leo for a walk through Invermere on Sunday.

About 25 people and their dogs participated in the Paws for a Cause walk, which raised money for the B. C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Starting from Kinsmen Beach, the walk continued downtown, circled Fort Point and returned to the beach.

Hot dogs were sold for Invermere Companion Animal Network and pampered pooches could have their nails clipped.

Photo by Sally Waddington

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September 19, 2008

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY

LOCAL CONSERVATION FUND NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SCRUTINEERS On Saturday, November 15, 2008 qualified electors within the Columbia Valley (including Electoral Areas F and G, the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs and Village of Canal Flats) will be voting on the following question:

GETTING SOME HELP FROM THE BIG BOYS – Columbia Valley Rockies goaltender Ty Gullickson gives a young player some tips at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Around 90 Windermere Valley minor hockey players came out to the free conditioning camp held by the Rockies last week.

Columbia Valley Old Timers’ Hockey League Standings TEAM

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LOSSES

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Warwick Wolves

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Huckleberry Hawks

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Hi Heat Hustlers

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Radium Petro-Can Killer Tomatoes

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Lake Auto Mustangs

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Valley Vision Vultures

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Inside Edge Black Smoke

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Kicking Horse Coffee

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Dale Christian Mudders

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“Are you in favour of the Regional District of East Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 2083 to: • establish the “Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Service” within Electoral Areas F and G, the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs, and Village of Canal Flats; and • annually requisition up to a maximum of $230,000 or the product of $0.055 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value of land and improvements, whichever is greater, to be collected by an annual parcel tax?”

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed IF applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place if sufficient applications are received.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC during regular office days and hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm): FROM: 9:00 am, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 TO: 4:00 pm, Friday, October 10, 2008.

Application forms are available at the RDEK offices at 19-24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC and 4956 Athalmer Road, Invermere BC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, contact Lee-Ann Crane, Chief Election Officer or Shannon Moskal, Deputy Chief Election Officer, at 250-489-2791 or toll-free at 1-888-478-7335.

Lee-Ann Crane Chief Election Officer Have something to say? – Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to upioneer@telus.net

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Brendan Donahue Investment Advisor Phone: 342-2112

as of September 16th 3.15% 3.30% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.30% 4.50%

GIC Rates cashable 90 days 1 yr 2 yrs 3 yrs 4 yrs 5 yrs

New USD High Interest Savings Accounts No minimum balances 2.05% No fees Interest calculated daily, paid monthly Redeemable at any time RRSP and RRIF eligible

Investments

GICs, Stocks, Bonds, Preferred Shares, Income Trusts, Mutual Funds, High Interest Savings, RRSPs Rates subject to change without notice.

Subject to availability.

Brendan Donahue, BCOMM, CIM, FMA Investment Advisor 342-2112

Jason Elford, CFP Mutual Fund Advisor 342-5052

The Columbia Valley’s Premier Wealth Management Firm Planning

Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Retirement Projections, Income Splitting, Registered Educational Savings Plans

Services

RSP Loans, Mortgage Referrals, Pension Transfers, Group RRSPs.

Ask us about our free consultations and no fee accounts.

YOUR MONEY

Budgeting 101 for students The first few semesters away from home at a postsecondary institution can be an exciting time – but there are many financial pitfalls along the way. Taking the time to teach your children good budgeting and cash management habits will pay off in the future.

Budgeting 101 Most post-secondary institutions provide cost estimates and budgeting tips for students – check the school website and student services department.

Monthly income sources may include: • Allowances from parents • Withdrawals from personal savings • Educational Assistance Payments from Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) • Earnings from a part-time job • Payments from scholarships, student loans and/ or bursaries Monthly expenses may include rent, utilities, food, clothing, tuition fees, textbooks, transportation and entertainment.

Ideally, students should create a budget with a little income left over to cover unexpected expenses. If there’s a shortfall, there are two ways to address it: the student can find additional sources of income (perhaps by taking on a part-time job) or reduce non-essential expenses.

Cash Management 101 • A monthly budget is easier to manage than an annual budget, so deposit money into the student’s bank account each month, or issue a series of postdated cheques rather than providing one lump sum to cover the year’s expenses.

• Interest takes a bite out of the money available,

S&P/TSX Composite Index

Dow Jones Industrial Average Nikkei

Oil (New York)

Gold (New York)

Canadian Dollar (in US dollars)

so advise students to use cash or a debit card instead of credit cards, and to pay all bills on time.

Food can be a significant expense for students.

• On campus, choose a meal plan carefully and make sure students will take full advantage of it before signing up.

• Off campus, encourage students to scan grocery store flyers for deals and make their own meals rather than ordering in or eating out.

• Remind students to take advantage of every opportunity to save, including student discounts at movies, museums, banks and travel agencies.

• Research cell phone, long-distance and Internet rates and choose plans that match usage.

• Second-hand is cheaper than new, so consider gently-used furniture and textbooks.

• Free is cheaper than second-hand, so use school facilities and free activities on campus.

Students who file tax returns may deduct: • Eligible tuition fees, and an education and textbook amount for each whole or partial month they are at school either part-time or full-time. (Note that students may be able to transfer unused deductions to their parents or carry them forward to a future year.)

• Moving expenses to attend school • Interest paid on student loans • Child care expenses • Costs for monthly transit passes If students are earning an income while they are in school, encourage them to file a tax return each year so they can accumulate RRSP contribution room.

And if there’s extra money left over at the end of the semester, remind them that anyone with earned income – including students – can make a tax-deductible RRSP contribution and begin to benefit from taxdeferred growth.

Market Action As of September 15, 2008

12,254 10,917 12,214 $95.71 $787.00 $0.9364

Weekly Gain/Loss

-379.97 -592.26 -409.24 -10.63 -15.50 -0.0028

Year To Date

-11.41% -17.69% -20.20% 0.30% -5.63% -5.94%

Most people review their Investment portfolio regularly!

When was the last time you reviewed your Life Insurance Portfolio?

In our ever changing world it is important that your insurance is reviewed constantly to ensure that it is the best and most appropriate coverage available.

As one of the valley’s only truly independent Life Insurance brokers, I have access to most of the major carriers and can help you to ensure that you have the best products to suit your needs.

For a complimentary review and to see if we can lower your cost or improve the quality of your existing coverage call me at 342-5052 or just stop in to the Berkshire office and ask to see Jason.

Jason Elford has been a wealth management specialist in Calgary for more than 9 years. Now a full time resident of Invermere, Jason recently joined the Berkshire office with Brendan Donahue.

Jason Elford Certified Financial Planner Insurance Advisor 712 - 10th Street, Invermere

Phone: 342-5052

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September 19, 2008

indermere Fall Fair

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Hordes of people headed to Windermere last Saturday for the annual Windermere Fall Fair. As always, the Wife Carrying Contest was the main event, but the stalls, live music, belly dancers and fresh produce (with or without a bonus infant) were great drawing cards on a beautiful valley afternoon.

Photos by Sally Waddington and Dave Sutherland

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Winderberry Nursery

50Perennials OFF Beautiful Fresh-cut Flower Bouquets only $1000

Fall 20% OFF Planting Trees Shrubs Evergreens and Fruit Trees

D Bark Mulch D Peat Moss D Enviro-turf™ Grass Seed Open: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm until the Thanksgiving Weekend

Phone: 250-342-3236

The Rockies’ Reid Mitchell faces off with Aaron Buat from the Sicamous Eagles.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

Rockies Hockey Talk

By John Helm Columbia Valley Rockies

• Bedding Sand • Drain Rock • 3/4 Crush Gravel • Landscaping Rock

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

Cancellation of District of Invermere Council Meeting Please note that the 2nd Meeting of Council on September 23rd, 2008 will be cancelled.

For further information please contact Kindry Dalke, Confidential Secretary at 250 342-9218 ext#228.

Two point one seconds: the amount of time left on the clock when the Rockies scored the gametying goal in Creston on Saturday, September 13th.

It might as well have been 2.3 seconds, as in number 23, David Sabey.

The Rockies’ standout scored his hat-trick goal to deadlock the game at fourfour and has four goals in the first two regular season games. The Rockies carried the momentum into the overtime period, where Cody Lund popped in the game winner just over a minute in. Rockies 5, Creston Valley 4.

The Rockies stepped up their intensity after looking perhaps a little nervous in the home opener. Coach Darren Naylor had the club focused and ready for their first road game and it showed. Ty Gullickson played a very strong game, out-duelling the defending Neil

Murdoch division’s MVP Wade Waters in the Creston net. Brent McQueen also compiled four assists in the game, highlighting a strong team effort.

A night earlier Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena played host to the Rockies’ season opener. Ty Gullickson was the game’s first star and kept his team in it against a tenacious Sicamous squad, amassing 41 saves. However, Sicamous came away with the victory, doubling up on the Rockies four to two. Columbia Valley got goals from Reid Mitchell, a howitzer slap shot from the right wing, and David Sabey.

A few injury notes: Terry Helgason had his broken jaw wired shut on Saturday and will be out of action for three weeks. Evan Sloan and Jason Diehl are both day-to-day while Chase Steele is expected to have had his cast removed on Thursday and should see game action in two or three weeks.

The Rockies have a big home game and home series this weekend against division rival Fernie. Saturday night’s game will be a hot ticket as coach Naylor says the Ghostriders are a little bit older and should be a good test for the young Rockies.

The three stars of the week for the Rockies are David Sabey, Ty Gullickson, and Reid Mitchell.

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Renovations, Decks, Wood Siding, Pergolas

Farnham Construction Enhancing your mountain setting is our specialty.

(250) 347-7746 Box 33 Edgewater BC V0E 1A0 Deep Connective Tissue/Fascia Bodywork Structural Balance

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Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware

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250.341.5886 250.349.5882

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Telephone: 342-3659

LAMBERT-KIPP

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• • • •

Jeff Watson

Serving the Valley for over 11 years • #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere

“Quality Craftmanship” Carpenty Taping Plastering Drywalling

•Auto • Home • Commercial • Mirrors • Shower Doors • 27 years glass experience

window fashions

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INVERMERE GLASS LTD.

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342-5277

4261 Stoddart Rd. Invermere, BC V0a1K5

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See our collection of Japanese Textile Art

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September 19, 2008

HERE TO SERVE YOU Quality Hand-crafted Steel Specializing in Custom Drapery, Blinds, Shutters & Flooring Residential & Commercial Interiors

NEW AND USED ARCTIC CAT SNOWMOBILES AND ATVS

Brenda E. Werbisky, C.I.D., Interior Designer

REPAIRS, PARTS, SALES, WARRANTY, FINANCING

For appointment call

250-342-5047 1-888-357-4449

(403) 861-8782

brenda@soledecornmore.com

• Structural Steel • Welding • Fabricating & Machining • Custom railings and ornamental iron #117 Industrial Rd. #2, Invermere, BC Ph: 250-342-9926 • Fax 250-341-3956 e-mail: txn@telus.net

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4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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• Complete sewer/drain repair • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years • Avoid costly repairs

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For competitive prices and prompt service call: 4999 Eagle Brook Court • Riverside Golf Resort 250-345-9113 • Cell: 250-270-0058

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September 19, 2008

HERE TO SERVE YOU Hi - Heat

INSULATING LTD.

(Since 1988)

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RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

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250-341-POOL (7665)

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8931 Hwy 93/95 RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2 poolman-911@hotmail.com

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September 19, 2008

HERE TO SERVE YOU Radium Plumbing & Maintenance OPEN 24-7

Specializing in hot water tanks and large variety of plumbing repairs.

We install all Home Hardware plumbing products!

(250)

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Cell: (250) 688-0572

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(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Phone:

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(250) 342-7100 (250) 342-7103

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URBAN/WILDLAND INTERFACE MANAGEMENT Assessment and Mitigation of Wildfire Hazards in the Home Ignition Zone

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250-342-5262 Serving Golden to Cranbrook, Banff and Lake Louise

Proudly serving the Columbia Valley’s residents for over 5 years.

www.wildfireprotection.ca • POOLS • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • FIREPLACES • BBQ’S • HEATING • VENTILATION • AIR CONDITIONING • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Hours:

Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Thursday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.

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PO Box 2683 Invermere, B.C. Canada V0A 1K0 info@wildfireprotection.ca

Your Guide: Shizu E. M. Futa, TFH Level 2 touchingtranquility@yahoo.ca

DIRTY BLINDS?

Dunlop Contracting

Now taking bookings for cleaning and repairs!

VERTICAL, VENETIANS, AND MORE COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL Call Doug or Cathy Cowan

345-2164

All Your Excavating, Hauling, Landscaping Needs

Bruce Dunlop Cell: (250) 342-1793 Home: (250) 342-9081 E-mail: dunmal@telus.net

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

SERVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY Call 341-6299 to discuss your advertising needs.

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September 19, 2008

P ioneer C lassifieds CHEERS

GARAGE SALE

Cheers to the stranger in the white van who stopped to warn us of the black bear standing between us and our car as we strolled along Toby Creek levee with our dog and young son last week. It surprised us again before we made it to safety.

Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am.

Across from Strands. Wooden table and 4 chairs, plus other misc. items.

THANK YOU A special thanks to all of you (especially the kids and seniors) for your patronage while I was at Invermere Barbers. You’ll all be missed. Kim Thanks to those who sent cards and good wishes for my 90th . To the Historical Society for arranging the picnic, and the Pioneer for sending Cayla Gabruck to record the event.

Ray Crook

MEMORIAM In Memory of Tom Foyston Who passed away September 17, 1996.

Remembered with love by his family.

Friday, Sept. 19th @ 4:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday, all day.

Household items, tools, golf balls and equipment. Something for everyone! Stober, 520 13th Avenue.

Multi-family Sale. “Dug out more Stuff!” Saturday, Sept.

20th , 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, 4844 Selkirk Avenue, Edgewater.

Huge estate sale, #90, 11th Avenue, Invermere. Friday and Saturday, 19th & 20th .

2 tablesaws, 2 seat table set, several tables and outdoor patio sets. 3 complete bdrm sets, bookshelf, cabinets, loveseat, antique chairs, dining room set, album stereo, antique Heintzman piano, antique lamps, end table and much more!!!

Saturday, Sept. 20th , 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. 601 4th Avenue.

Reloading equipment, children’s misc, books, carpet cleaner.

LOST & FOUND

storage

LOST: Sony Point & Shoot Camera in black nylon case.

Good REWARD offered. Call Marlene at 250-342-6811.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

FOUND: Donna’s vegetable casserole recipe card at Sobeys on Sunday. Call 250-342-2963.

Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637

GARAGE SALE

commercial for lease

September 20th , 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Furniture, Queen size bed and base frame, desk and chair, chairs, kids stuff, 824 Westridge Dr, Invermere.

864 sq. ft. warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/month, includes GST. Available Sept. 1st , 2008. Call 250-342-3637.

Multi-family sale. 1004 - 11th Avenue, Saturday, September 20th , 9:00 am.

commercial for lease

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 1550 sq ft, elegant improvements, high-visibility location in Athalmer. Available June 15. $1,400/month includes property taxes, heat/cooling and utilities. Call 250-342-3637 for details and to view.

shared accommodation Sharedaccommodationavailable in centrally located executive home. Available immediately.

Hydro, cable, storage, parking, W/D included, $550/month. Call Dave, 250-342-0241, 250-3417203.

Room available immediately in apartment in Radium. $600/ month, includes everything, 250-341-5084.

Private room, personal phone line w/voicemail, full cable, all utilities, in room high-speed internet port and laundry access. Includes access to shared computers, pool table, $550/ month + $250 DD, N/S, N, P, Invermere, 250-342-4811.

Windermere room for rent - new kitchen, living area and bath room shared with just 1 other person. Cable, wireless, laundry. $440/month + hydro. Would suit single. N/P, N/S. 250-6880244.

Roommate needed in spacious house in Radium. Private bathroom and living room, $600.00, 250-341-5427 or 250341-5487

suite for rent

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CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Radium Rentals, furnished suites, $425.00, call 250-3417022.

2 bdrm suite, available immediately, Windermere, 2 blocks to beach, $775/month, all appl. Included. Call 403-2418598 1 bdrm basement suite, W/D, utilities, cable, private entrance$650/month, N/S, N/P, 250-342-0107.

Beautiful, bright, basement suite in Windermere. Totally renovated, new hardwood floor, brand new exotic wood kitchen, 2 large bedrooms, W/D hookup, fireplace, large yard, shared garage, $1250.00 all inclusive.

Call Jessica, 403-473-7828.

Radium, 2 bdrm, $900.00 includes utilities, DD $450.00, or 4 bdrm, 2 bath basement suite, $1300.00 includes utilities, DD $650.00, or commercial space 1080 sq. ft., $1000.00. Call Donna or Verna, 250-342-6010.

HOUSE FOR RENT Furnished 2+2 bdrm, 3 bath, tastefully renovated home near Kinsmen Beach. N/S, N/P, $1500/month + util. John, 403714-5584.

2 bdrm house in Athalmer, N/P, N/S, $950/month, 250-3426255 3 bdrm house for rent in Fairmont. 5 appliances, N/P, N/S, $1400/month plus DD, includes utilities, 250-345-0339.

Got an entertainment or news tip? Give us a call! 341-6299

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

RENT TO OWN NO BANKS NEEDED

2 Bdrm, Lake Front condo, brand new, Lake Windermere Pointe, $1400/month, main floor 2 bdrm, 2 bath (ensuite/walk-in, master bdrm), W/D, one underground parking stall, common facilities: pool, hot tub, fitness room, multi purpose room. Call Sandi 403-888-5318 or email sandirob@mac.com

Radium 3 bdrm, 3 bath half duplex, 6 appliances, propane fireplace, hardwood, tile, Berber carpet, floors in show home conditions. $1,623.14/month plus utilities. View photos and apply on line at www. lindenproperties.com or call toll free 1-866-999-4351.

D/T Radium, small 1 bdrm cabin, utilities included, $625.00 + DD. Call 250-347-6420 3 bdrm, 2 bath home in Windermere. Large deck, nice view, 5 appl, N/S, N/P, longterm only. Available Oct. 1st , $1325/month, includes utilities, references required, 250-3415316.

Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1400 sq. ft. 2 storey, located behind Sobey’s, off 10th Ave. 3 yrs old, like new, full, unfinished basement, fenced patio in back, covered porch in front, fireplace, 7 appliances, single car garage, N/P, N/S, mature couple preferred. Avail. Oct. 1st , $1500/month + util. 1 month rent DD req’d. Please call 403547-3732 or 250-342-9362 to view.

3 bdrm house, available Oct 1st , $1250.00 plus utilities, 250342-9770.

Invermere 2 bdrm pet friendly house near schools and downtown with large yard, available Nov. 1st , $1250/ month + DD, 250-342-6868.

CONDO FOR RENT Radium townhouse, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, A/C, attached garage, N/S, $1100.00 + util. 403-4611280.

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Pinewood, Radium. Top floor, corner unit, fireplace. $1200/ month, includes util, avail. Oct. 1st , 403-560-5603.

Akiskinook Resort fully furnished condo, pool, hot tub, $750/month, includes cable, 403-281-3991.

2 bdrm apartment , Invermere, N/S, N/P, close to everything, partially furnished, $900/ month, includes utilities and cable. Available Oct. 1st , 250341-6287.

Furnished 1 bdrm condo at Sable Resort, Radium, $875/month + util. Call Brent at 888-292-3332.

Luxury fully furnished condo in downtown Invermere, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Hot tub, gym, cable & hydro included. $1400/month.

WD, DW, N/S, N/P. Available Oct. to May, 250- 688-0244.

Canal Flats, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath condo, fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, W/D. $975/month + DD, N/S, N/P, potter.jodi@ comcast.net or 412-398-5737.

VACATION RENTALS 1 bdrm, kitchen, livingroom, bright open concept, very clean, own yard, BBQ, ½ block to beach. Weekly $600.00, nightly $100.00, 250-342-5367.

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September 19, 2008

P ioneer C lassifieds house for sale

mobile home for sale

ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

Wilmer, older 3 bdrm Mobile on Wilmer lot, $140,000.00 firm. Call 250-342-3109, leave message.

OPEN HOUSE Fort Point, Saturday, September 20th 1610 2nd Avenue, Invermere 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.

OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1733 Windermere Loop Rd. 4 bdrm walkout bungalow Call 250-342-9249.

condo for sale Affordable 2 bdrm condo in downtown Invermere. $159,900.00. Call 250-3411182.

The Peaks, Radium Hot Springs, 2 bdrm condo, 1045 sq. ft. Nicely furnished, 7 appliances. Lovely view of mountains, facing North-East side, 2nd floor – Willow building. Asking $289,900.00, 1-403-239-8705

2004, 39’ Terry trailer Park Model on Titled lot in Valleys Edge Resort.

Deck and landscaping complete. Included in price, outdoor fireplace and 4 chairs, BBQ and some contents of the trailer.

Immediate possession, $130,000.00.

Will sell separate, phone 403-828-8402.

2 bdrm, 1 bath mobile home, deck, wood stove, A/C, close to D/T, $48,500.00. Call 250-3429314.

ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE Adjoining C1 lots in Tretheway Beach subdivision, Windermere.

2 @ 60’ x100’, 1 @ 105’ x 100’.

Private beach, park, playground, marina and boat stall. Will sell all or part, 250-342-7111.

house for rent

Exciting Rental Opportunity - Guaranteed Money!

Panorama Mountain Village wants to rent your furnished apartment, condo, or house. If you have something that you are not using from mid-November to mid-April, we want to hear from you.

Here’s what’s in it for you: • Guaranteed income • Hassle free property management.

• We select appropriate tenants, collect the rent and damage deposit, perform weekly inspections, maintain quality (do all the leg-work) • Guaranteed replacement or repair of any damage.

• We’ll return it in the same shape you left it.

• The satisfaction in knowing you’ve helped us operate your ski hill to the standards you expect.

Sit back, relax, and let us do all the work. You can rest assured that your property will be well taken care of.

If you are interested please contact Janessa Johnston for more details: (250) 341-3065 or jjohnston@intrawest.com

8 acres of hay meadow.

Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity.

Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $450,000.00. Call 342-2802.

Spectacular Private Gated Acreage only 10 prestigious estate lots in this community. Minutes from Windermere, 100% privacy with the absolute best mountain views in the valley. 2 minutes to the beach & boat launch. Well on site, all services to property line, no building commitment or will build to suit. Only 2 lots available. See welist.com Invermere. $499,000.00 each, 250-342-5367.

Interested in 5 acres on the Toby Benches? Beautiful mountain views 5 minutes from D/T Invermere, 10 minutes from Panorama. Call 250-342-1186.

RESORT PROPERIES FOR SALE Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden www.adlerdevelopment.ca 250-344-8447 billy@adlerdevelopment.ca

house for rent

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-5914 for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

www.EricRedeker.com “Available Now”

wanted

boat for sale

vehicle for sale

Wanted, Dodge minivan in good condition. Call 250-342-3264.

1975 15’ Vanguard Tri-Hull Bowrider, 65hp Mercury w/ trailer. Great starter boat, $2500.00. Call 250-341-7063.

2004 Nissan Mirano SE, $19,900.00. Incredible value, must sell ASAP. Price slashed from $24,900.00. One owner, fully loaded, sun roof, A/C, AWD, 18” wheels. Call Ross, 250-3425247.

Wanted, pictures and stories of Cathy Cavanagh. Call 250-3423195.

WANTED: 3000 sq.ft. building for storage, no utilities required.

Phone 250-342-6336.

Misc. for sale Support “Rockies” Hockey. Pine, fir & poplar – dry & split. To order call 250-342-6908.

Top soil, screened, $160/dump truck load, unscreened, $100/ dump truck load, $50/pick-up load. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250342-0617.

Manure, well-aged. Will load, $100.00 per pick-up load. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Top quality Hay, Alfalfa, grass mix, round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Rogers Blackberry Curve complete with new carry case, charger, hands free headphone/ microphone. No contract required, bought 5 months ago, $200.00 OBO. Contact Terry 250270-0702.

Generator, like new, $650.00 OBO. Wood shaper, wood jointer, band saw, scroll saw, drill press, shop air filter. Call Al, 250-3425477.

Sturdy RV car dolly, not registered in BC. Convert for feeding cattle etc? $300.00.

Older utility trailer, needs tires and repair, on 4’ x 4’ box. Make offer, call 250-342-6127.

GE washer and dryer, like new, only used 2 years, $500.00 firm.

Call 250-342-2274.

14’ fishing boat w/new EZ–load trailer. Includes 8 HP outboard motor, electric motor w/battery, downrigger w/waits, new comfy seats, rod holders, life jackets, oars. All in great condition, $2800.00, 250-342-7682.

motorcycle for sale Honda 750 Magna, 18,000 km, $1200.00 OBO. Call 250-3423264.

vehicle for sale 1978 Ford F150, runs well, good tires, new brakes, great hunting truck, $1500.00, 250-342-1653.

1994 Chev Blazer Tahoe LT, V6 Vortec. Reliable, 2 new tires, $2000.00 OBO, 250-341-5427.

1996 Chevy Corsica, 4 door, automatic, well-maintained, great on gas. Only 90,000 km!

Comes with new winter tires, $4000.00 OBO, 250-341-5919.

1999 F150 XL, standard, 2wd, power steering, brakes, cruise, air, new tires, canopy, 403-6889813, Invermere.

2000 Ford Taurus station wagon, excellent condition, 154,000 km, loaded, $5900.00 OBO. Call Leo, 250-342-3134.

2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 4 dr, power steering, power brakes, air, cruise, tilt, CD, auto, 96,000 km, excellent condition, 35-40 MPG, $5500.00. Phone 250342-6873.

2003, 1500HD Chevy Silverado quad cab, luxury, fully loaded pick-up, black on black, canopy included. Was $22,000.00, now $18,000.00 firm. Well maintained, 250-342-2686.

MOTORHOME / RV FOR SALE 1985 26’ Royal Classic, hard side class C motorhome, Ford 460.

New brakes, recent tune-up, 120,000.00 km, 70% tires, new awning, new fridge, new toilet, upgraded furnace. Overall good condition, $12,000.00 OBO, 250-342-3773.

1992 35 ‘ Pace Arrow, 48,000 miles, 460, air ride, new carpet, new battery, Queen island bed, 4 awnings, hydraulic levelers, 7000 GenSet, loaded, very clean, $24,500.00, 250-342-7682.

Services

COMPLETE BACKHOE SERVICES Large hoe pack Highly experienced operator Competitive rates TFW CONTRACTING 250-342-2686 PAMPER YOURSELF SPA 250-341-6266, Invermere Open 7 days a week Full day spa-services Manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials. LED face and neck toning, body polish and wraps, massage.

Groups and couples retreat.

Arrive 45 minutes before your appointment to enjoy our soaking tub. Present this coupon to receive discount for $5.00 off spa treatment, $10.00 off spa package (one discount coupon per person) 24 hour cancellation policy. www.pamperyourselfspa. com

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September 19, 2008

P ioneer C lassifieds Services Serving Invermere and the Columbia Valley

AIR CONDITIONING Sales and Service Call today 250.342.1167

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569.

Kirk & Karen Davis @ Krystal Klear Window Cleaning are ready to sparkle up their regular Customers’ windows for the fall season. We are also taking new clients for residential snowplowing. 250-342-0450.

CUSTOM SAWMILLIMG bandsaw mill in stock old growth fir. Delivery available.

TFW Contracting 250-342-2686 Are you going away for the winter? Home and property security checks for insurance purposes are available, (weekly or monthly). Call Maid 2 Shine Services @ 250-341-1478 or email maid2shine@shaw.ca.

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

Phone 250-341-8033 cell or 250-342-8474 home. Not on valley time.

business for sale Limousine business offered for sale in Invermere, BC. Professionally chauffeured business established in 2004, serving the Columbia Valley and beyond, year-round. Excellent fleet/service expansion opportunities if interested in pursuing. Otherwise, continue operation as is. Serious inquiries only, 250-341-5466, info@ whiteknightlimo.ca

Careers

Careers

Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365, fax 250-345-6348, or email bungalows@shaw.ca.

Helna’s Stube is looking for permanent part/time evening kitchen help. We offer benefits & bonus. Please call 250-3470047 or send resume to mail@ helnas.com.

Valley Hawk Security is seeking a full-time security guard.

Basic Security Training 1&2 required. Please email resume to valleyhawksecurity@shaw.ca or call 250-688-4295.

Helna’s Stube is looking for year around part-time evening server. Receive benefits & bonus.

Please call 250-347-0047 or send resume to mail@helnas. com.

Horse Lover needed part-time, flexible hours, to help with daily chores on Paint Horse breeding farm. 250-342-1526.

Pool/Spa Service and MaintenanceTechnician required by a large established local business. A full time position is available for a friendly, responsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance. Preference will be made for a candidate with knowledge of pool/spa maintenance/repair; however training will be provided to the right applicant. Must have a valid BC Driver’s License. Please send resume with references to Diamond Heating and Spas, fax: 250-342-7103, mail to Box 86, Athalmer, BC, V0A 1A0, email: info@diamondheatingandspas. com.

Cribbing Carpenters and Construction Labourer required immediately for F/T or P/T. 250342-1341 or 250-688-2927.

WANTED on-site handyman to coordinate project/exchange for rent. First phase to upgrade 3 – 2 bdrm cottages in remote setting near Radium. Call 780-4855166, fax 780-485-5140.

Spot the deals

Anglz Hair Salon requires fulltime/ part-time hair stylist to start immediately. Contact Maria, 250-342-3227.

Renovation company seeks motivated employee. Wage negotiable. Phone Al at 250342-5477.

La Cabina at Prestige Inn, Radium, requires experienced servers for day or evening shift.

Drop off resumes, 250-3472350.

Wanted – a reliable, creative, housekeeper for approximately 6 hours/week. Friendly family home, excellent pay, 250-3422552.

Certified Faller required with minimum 4-5 years experience.

Work area is Perry Creek, Cranbrook. Fax resume to Seel Forest Products 250-347-9722 or phone 250-347-9420.

Experienced Hungarian Cook required for seasonal work in Radium, BC. $15/hour, April to October, room and board available. Call 250-347-9548 or email info@milliondollarview. ca.

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

Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada.

Call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

#10 Bighorn Blvd., Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

Pioneer Classifieds

Panorama Mountain Village is accepting applications for the

MOUNTAIN FRIEND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM The role of a Mountain Friend is to represent Panorama Mountain Village, ensuring our guests have memorable vacation experiences. Mountain Friends provide our guests with complimentary mountain tours, twice daily throughout the ski season. The Mountain Friend Program is designed to improve the quality of skiers’ visits through a positive, safe and enjoyable experience at Panorama. The friendly attitudes of the Mountain Friends, as well as their knowledge of the hill and local area, are critical to the success of the program. As a Mountain Friend, you will have more opportunities than most employees to greet and talk to guests.

Experience/Requirements: • A sincere desire to serve as an ambassador for Panorama • A positive attitude toward meeting, skiing, and socializing with new people • A desire to work as a member of a team in a positive and contributing manner • Ability to ski/snowboard black diamond runs • Eager to ski/snowboard with guests of all ability levels • A genuine interest in the sport of skiing/snowboarding • Must be able to commit to a minimum of 17 scheduled days 9AM until 4 PM during the 2008/09 season (December 12, 2008 to April 12, 2009) • Willingness to assist with ski races and other events during the ski season Benefits A Panorama Mountain Village season ski pass.

Please email your resume and cover letter to Talia Mulik at tmulik@intrawest.com or fax to 250-341-3049 Deadline for application is September 26, 2008.

Successful applicants will be interviewed on Friday, October 3rd, 2008.

The Pioneer Double the circulation, double the advertising power of any other local newspaper!

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

September 12, 2008

P ioneer C lassifieds Employment Opportunity

Employment Opportunity

The College of the Rockies is a learner-centered institution.

We invite all qualified applicants who value high quality program delivery and customer service excellence to apply for…

The College of the Rockies is a learner-centered institution.

We invite all qualified applicants who value high quality program delivery and customer service excellence to apply for…

Instructors

Instructor

Practical Nursing

FN Resident Care

Term, Full-time Please quote competition number: 08 FA 41

Term, Full-time Please quote competition number: 08 FA 39

For a full description of this job posting and instructions on how to apply visit:

For a full description of this job posting and instructions on how to apply visit:

Invermere Campus

www.cotr.bc.ca/hrd/postings.asp Phone: 1 877 489-2687 • 250 489-8208 • www.cotr.bc.ca

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

LIFEGUARDS This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of guests at our natural hot pools complex. Junior and Senior Lifeguard positions are available. NLS Certification is required. Full-time or part-time.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

Invermere Campus

www.cotr.bc.ca/hrd/postings.asp Phone: 1 877 489-2687 • 250 489-8208 • www.cotr.bc.ca

SECURITY (NIGHT SHIFT) This position requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and Level 1 & 2 Basic Security Guard Training (or willingness to complete the training). Experience is desirable. A criminal record check will be performed.

Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to: David Sheedy: e-mail hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004

Christian Frye: e-mail cfrye@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6022

fairmonthotsprings.com

There’s a bun in the oven… and it could be yours!

Kitchen Help/Server Position available immediately for part time kitchen staff/ table servers. Positions and shifts to suit your Columbia Valley lifestyle or College schedule. Drop by to chat with us about the benefits of working as part of our team.

As well as great hours and days, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package, lots of opportunity for advancement.

Assisted Living Worker Also accepting applications for Casual Assisted Living Workers.

We invite qualified applicants to send resume to:

Columbia Garden Village

Phone 250.341.3350, Fax 250.341.3340 or e-mail Careers@goldenlife.ca

(1 Year Maternity Leave Position) Purpose: To provide outstanding service to internal and external customers in support of exceptional owner/guest service.

Requires: The ability to work a flexible schedule, knowledge of surrounding area an asset, strong communication and written skills required, excellent telephone skills and etiquette, previous hotel/resort experience is an asset.

Salary: $13.00 hr plus commission and sales incentives. Full benefit package.

Please submit cover letter and resume to: Bjorn Billehaug, Sales and Marketing Manager Box 760, 1006-7th Ave, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Fax: 250.342.0294 / E-mail:bjorn@highcountryproperties.com

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to:

fairmonthotsprings.com

RESERVATION AGENT

In the matter of all things coffee, we think we do a pretty good job; however, the road to a perfect cup cannot be paved by great intentions alone. As Kicking Horse Coffee’s

Baker, Kitchen Magician and Onsite Food Guru your job will be to help us navigate that path by creating a brilliant food offering to compliment already great coffee. Your focus will be to first envision and then, consistently deliver exceptional daily baked goods and pastries, lunch items and seasonal specialties to be showcased in the Kicking Horse Café.

Your passion for great food and your devotion to quality will be what separates you from the crowd. The ideal candidate will have some formal food preparation/baking training. This is a part-time position that could lead to full time employment.

To apply, please email your application to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-3424450. We will contact successful applicants.

It’s more than just a career; it’s your calling. Health care – the profession. It’s what you do. It’s who you are. And now you’ve finally determined what you have been looking for, personally and professionally – room to grow.

Manager, Residential Care – Gillis House Merritt, BC The growing city of Merritt is the jewel of the BC Interior. Merritt offers the luxury of small town charms with city amenities in close proximity! Kamloops, Kelowna and Vancouver, BC are within reasonably short traveling distance. Merritt is a dynamic and diverse community and living here will afford you the opportunity to experience all four seasons; blooming springs, sunny summers, golden autumns and serene winters. Here you can enjoy an outdoor playground while cultivating the life you’ve been dreaming of!

Gillis House is a 74 bed residential facility with an Adult Day Centre Program. As Manager, Residential Care, you will be responsible for the delivery of Residential Care Services for Gillis House in accordance with the mission, values and strategic goals of the region’s Residential Care Services and the Interior Health Authority. You will work collaboratively with the other members of the health care team to achieve a seamless continuum of health services.

A proven health care leader, you will effectively provide leadership at Coquihalla Gillis House. Your primary areas of responsibility will be operations, administrative, financial, human resources and quality/ risk management. You will create a work environment conducive to supporting education and continued learning at the service level.

Your impressive list of expertise, training and education includes a baccalaureate degree in a health related field and 3 to 5 years of clinical experience. You will have recent leadership experience including experience in multidisciplinary team approach and the ability to initiate and manage change, effectively communicate with others, and demonstrate problem solving skills. Applicants with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

We invite you to apply by submitting a detailed cover letter and resume, in confidence to: Trisha Shetler, External Recruiter External Recruitment Services Fax: 250.392-8470 E-mail: trisha.shetler@interiorhealth.ca

www.roomtogrowbc.ca

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September 12, 2008

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR

POOL MANAGER

This vital position is responsible for: setting and enforcing Health & Safety policy and procedures; working with the Health and Safety Committee to ensure legislative compliance; coordinating First Aid training and implementation; analyzing and resolving any Health & Safety concerns within the Resort property; and acting as first responder to emergencies on site.

Qualifications for this position include: • Familiarity with all legislation pertaining to Health & Safety • Superior communication and problem solving skills • Experience in implementing a Health and Safety culture • Level 3 OFA First Aid Ticket Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to:

This position is responsible for all aspects of management and maintenance of our hot springs pools, aquatics programming, employee supervision, guest relations and facility maintenance.

The successful candidate will possess a minimum two years of post secondary education, preferably in Recreation or Leisure Management, and a minimum three years of experience in recreation or aquatics supervision. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required along with knowledge of common computer applications.

Applicants must also have solid knowledge and skills in basic facility maintenance. Experience in water park facilities is preferred, but not required.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to:

Christian Frye: e-mail cfrye@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6022

David Sheedy: e-mail hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004

fairmonthotsprings.com

fairmonthotsprings.com

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

Bus Driver School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone, invites applications from persons interested in working with the Windermere Transportation Department as a permanent, part-time (20 hrs/wk) Bus Driver, effective as soon as possible. This is a CUPE Local 440 position.

The successful applicant will have: 1. Completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent.

2. Minimum 5 years driving experience and an acceptable driving abstract.

3. Experience working with youth would be an asset.

4. Valid Class 2 Driver’s license for the Province of BC with an air brake endorsement (maybe required).

5. First aid would be an asset.

For further information please contact Norm Julien, Operations Supervisor, (250) 342-5527. Applicants must include a copy of their Driver’s Abstract and at least three references. Please forward your application, by Monday, September 22, 2008 at 12:00 noon to: Mr. Paul Carriere School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Department of Human Resources PO Box 70, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5 (tel) 250-427-2245 / (fax) 25-427-2044 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.

At Interior Health, we are developing the future of health care and pushing the limits of innovation and professional development. With diverse and inspiring career opportunities, you will find yourself “raising the bar” in quality health care and exceeding existing standards of excellence, while making a profound difference in the lives of the people we serve. Here, you will find everything you’ve been searching for, both personally and professionally, as well as the tools and training to make an impact now and in the future.

CLINICAL COORDINATOR, ACUTE CARE Responsible for overall management of the Medical Floor and Ambulatory Care at East Kootenay Regional Hospital – Cranbrook, BC Permanent Full-time position QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Masters preferred • Nursing Management certificate or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience • A minimum 5 years acute care nursing experience • Current registration with Registered Nurses Association of BC (CRNBC) and current CPR certification We invite you to phone or apply online at www.roomtogrowbc.ca to EK-EXC-EXC-08-0062684 by October 13th or submit a detailed resume, in confidence to: Human Resources Recruitment Services 1212 Second St. N. Cranbrook, BC V1C 4T6 Phone: 250-420-2442 Fax: 250-420-2425 E-mail: debbie.mandryk@interiorhealth.ca

www.roomtogrowbc.ca

Pioneer Briefs Volleyball coach needed David Thompson Secondary School is searching for someone to coach their bantam boys’ volleyball team for the fast approaching fall season.

If the team does not find a coach, the bantam hopefuls will be forced to cancel their season, which Athletic Coordinator Lainey Frederickson said may impact their level of play. The bantam league teaches basic skills which are built upon to develop players for junior and senior teams.

“Students trying out for the junior volleyball teams will have less experience in tournament/ game play than other junior players,” she said.

“And, they’re missing out on a great opportunity to participate in a school program.”

You don’t have to be a volleyball expert to fill the position. All the team requires is a keen, enthusiastic, responsible volleyball coach.

“The bantam program emphasizes fun, participation, skill and team development,” Lainey said.

The time commitment includes twice a week practices and several one-day tournaments running from late September to late November.

If you are interested in the position, please contact Lainey at (250) 342- 9213.

Reading tutors needed Elementary schools in Edgewater, Invermere, Windermere, and Canal Flats are partnering with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, Windermere Valley again this year to offer the One-to-One children’s reading program at the schools. The program trains community volunteers to work one-on-one with children who are struggling with their reading.

The commitment is 1.5 hours one morning or afternoon a week for one or two sessions of eight weeks each.

All tutoring is done at the school during regular school hours. Volunteers must consent to a criminal record check. No previous experience is necessary. Volunteers are required to attend a training session in basic reading strategies which is scheduled for Monday, September 29th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at J.A. Laird School.

Information about the program, tutor application forms, and criminal record check forms are available at the school. Please contact Nicole Pawlak, One-to-One District Coordinator at 250-342-9576, or email npawlak@telus.net.

Please take your completed forms to the school no later than the end of September.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 33

September 12, 2008

Tim Hortons sells cookies for good cause For the first time, Tim Hortons Invermere is taking part in its National Smile Cookie Program to benefit the Invermere & District Hospital’s emergency department, and the fundraising efforts of Invermere Health Care Auxiliary and the East Kootenay Foundation for Health.

These special smiling double-sized chocolate chip cookies are available for a limited time only from September 29th to October 5th.

“It is a wonderful opportunity for our Auxiliary to partner with the East Kootenay Foundation for Health and Tim Hortons to work together for a common goal. The Smile Cookie program is a fun way to raise awareness of the work each organization does while helping to bring in much-needed funds for new equipment purchases for the Invermere hospital’s emergency department,” said Mariane Comis, President of the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary.

Tim Hortons smile cookies will sell for a $1.05 per cookie or $12.60 per dozen. One hundred percent of the cookie sale proceeds will go to the emergency department. The three organizations are hoping that in their first year all the cookies will sell out, and that next year they can increase the number of smiles shared in the Columbia Valley. Order by phone: 250341-3777 or fax at 250-341-3177, or pick up at the counter or drive-through window.

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Wheelchair donation Not just any ordinary wheelchair, the “Broda” chair is especially designed for people with limited mobility. It was donated to a patient at Columbia House by the Lake Windermere District Lions Club, who raised $2,575 to purchase the chair. From left: Lions club member George Lucko, occupational therapist Allison Coe, and Lions president Al Lynch.

BUDGET 2009 CONSULTATIONS

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES Convener: Randy Hawes, MLA (Maple Ridge-Mission) Deputy Chair: Bruce Ralston, MLA (Surrey-Whalley)

What should be the province’s fiscal and spending priorities in the next provincial budget?

British Columbians are invited to participate in the annual budget consultation process now underway.

Call For Written Submissions The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has been appointed to consult with the public and to make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly regarding questions posed in the Budget 2009 Consultation Paper. The public is also encouraged to comment on other matters relating to the province’s future fiscal and spending priorities.

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LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning September 30, 2008 until the close of general voting for the election on November 15, 2008, a copy of the list of registered electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection, at the Village of Canal Flats office in Canal Flats, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR

This fall, the Finance Committee is accepting written submissions on Budget 2009. In addition, our website allows all British Columbians to respond directly to the questions posed in the government’s Budget 2009 Consultation Paper. The Committee must release its report by November 15, 2008.

An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on October 10, 2008. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Village of Canal Flats and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the Village of Canal Flats.

For more information on sending a written submission, or responding on-line to the questions in the consultation paper, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/budgetconsultations

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted:

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or contact: Office of the Clerk of Committees, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; tel: 250-356-2933, or toll-free in BC: 1-877-428-8337; fax: 250-356-8172; e-mail: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca The deadline for written submissions and on-line responses is Friday, October 17, 2008.

Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Clerk Assistant and Committee Clerk

Gloria Perry, Chief Election Officer at 250-349-5462

Sylvie Hoobanoff, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-349-5462 Chief Election Officer Gloria Perry

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GET PUMPED TODAY Why should we pump out septic tanks?

- Avoid costly repairs, regular maintenance is cost effective compared to replacing your septic system - It could stop working at the most inconvenient time (middle of winter, or a party, etc) - Save the environment, a full (or malfunctioning) tank could saturate and pollute the surrounding area, including creeks, ponds, and lakes. This could give off a foul smell, affecting the neighbourhood - Tanks close to the surface could freeze during the winter months if not used regularly - Septic tanks not used regularly also tend to fill quicker as the bacterial action stops working when not used (part time user should have their tanks pumped just as often as full-time users) - Your septic system is designed to last a very long time if maintained properly

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

Notice Residents in the District of Invermere Regarding a Sanitary Sewer Extension on 13th Avenue North of 6th Street The District of Invermere is proceeding with a sanitary sewer extension project on 13th Avenue from 6th Street to 2nd Street. Construction will occur from September 8th until Mid November. There will be traffic and temporary water and sewer disruptions associated with this construction project.

Compaction operations during this construction are necessary and residents in the area will feel vibrations. The District advises that valuables be removed from areas where they may fall for the duration of this project.

This sanitary service extension is necessary both as an upgrade to the existing pipe and to allow an eventual, more direct, route to the District’s sewerage treatment facility.

If there are any concerns regarding service or access during construction please contact Derek Goetzinger, Superintendent, Black Paw Construction at 250-938-1664. If you have any questions regarding this project please call Brian Nickurak, Director of Municipal Works, District of Invermere, at 342-9281 ext 227.

September 19, 2008

College of the Rockies students are good corporate citizens

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher The College of the Rockies has been serving people of the region since 1975 by extending post-secondary academic, trades and vocational training throughout the East Kootenays, over the past couple of years the college has benefited from some significant support from the provincial government to expand its facilities.

So it was a surprise when, along with all other post-secondary institutions in the province, the College of the Rockies had its base operating budget cut 2.6 percent this year by the provincial government, and the funds were redirected to meet other government post-secondary programming priorities.

College president Nick Rubidge spoke to the Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors on September 5th to request their support – not financial, but verbal – in pressing the government to commit more resources to rural campuses.

The College of the Rockies has two main Cranbrook campuses and five regional campuses, including Invermere, Golden, Fernie, Creston and Kimberley. Together they serve the equivalent of 2,100 full-time students, including 188 full-time equivalent students in Invermere. Full-time equivalent means a combination of full and part-time students adding up to 188 full-time positions.

Dr. Rubidge mounted a persuasive argument for the fact that post-secondary education should be considered as an economic development initiative in rural areas.

He told the board that in a business model, it makes more sense to take the students to the city rather than provide services to rural institutions.

But if looked at in another way, he said, it makes more financial sense for a community to train students closer to home.

College graduates use fewer social services, such as social assistance, and have fewer health issues.

“They smoke less, although that’s hard to believe when I walk past the college’s smoking zone,” he joked. “And they even drink less, although that’s also hard to believe.” They even go to jail less often, Dr. Rubidge said.

Dr. Rubidge said if students are trained in a location, then it’s more likely they will end up living and working here. For example, if nurses can be trained at the Cranbrook college, they will be more likely to end up working at the regional hospital.

Ultimately he said, college graduates earn more money and pay more taxes.

He also pointed out that the region’s buoyant economy also has an impact on enrolments. For example, the college’s cook training course isn’t full, because employers are desperate and will hire almost anyone who is interested in working as cooks, he said.

“As soon as the economy takes a dip, our classes will be bursting at the seams.”

What is ironic, he said, is that this is probably the best time in the past 30 years to get some training, and be qualified and ready to take advantage of the vacancies left as the boomers retire.

Dr. Rubidge urged the directors to take the issue forward to the coming Union of B.C. Municipalities annual meeting in Penticton this month.

“If you value the presence of your college in your community, take the opportunity to bring this to the attention of any ministers you happen to see in the hallways,” he said.

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September 19, 2008

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FAITH

As the election looms, pray like never before Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship A couple of weeks ago I preached on Ephesians chapter 3 verses 1421, which is a prayer.

Now, I believe the Bible applies as much today as it did 2,000 years ago, and I have heard it said: “If God said it, I believe it, and that settles it.”

I hope that is what you believe, also.

We took time to pray this prayer over ourselves and over our fellowship, and I would like to do that for you, also.

Take these verses and apply them to yourself: this is my prayer for you.

‘For this reason I bow my knee to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height – to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled

Seniors invited to learn how to use a computer The Invermere Seniors’ Centre will provide computer tutoring sessions for seniors again this fall, through a partnership between the Invermere Seniors’ Centre and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, Windermere Valley.

“There were some seniors who had never turned a computer on before and others who had some skills but wanted to learn more,” said Nicole Pawlak, who was a tutor last year. “There was even one person who came to learn more so that she could return as a volunteer tutor herself.”

The sessions will be available at different times throughout the week and are free to members of the Invermere Seniors’ Centre. Anyone who would like to participate as a student or a tutor, call Nicole at 250-342-9576.

with all the fullness of God. “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be the glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”

Prayer is a powerful tool, and I believe that now like never before it is time to pray, as it says in 2 Chronicles 7:14: “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

As we prepare for an election, now is a time to humble ourselves, pray, seek God’s face on who the next leaders of Canada should be, we pray, Godly and upright men and women.

We have established a pray post in Radium, at our building at No. 4-7553 Main Street West. The post is manned on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 12 noon till 1 p.m.

We have our mid-week meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

If you need prayer, or if you would like to join us, by all means drop in.

If you have a prayer request, our number is 250347-9937. Leave your name and number and somebody will get back to you.

God bless and have a great weekend.

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Sunday School, pre-school to Grade 7, during service.

For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac Rev. Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-9535 Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED September 21st: 8:30 a.m. at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m. at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship and Word.

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Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult and Children’s Programs Pastor T. Scott Peterson • 4814 Highway 93/95, • 250-342-9511 • www.vcassembly.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father Jim McHugh • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Worship service Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 • 4-7553-Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

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