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February 22, 2008

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By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff She said yes! Of course, how could she refuse a front-page proposal in The Pioneer? And everyone managed to keep it a secret until the very last minute.

But it was a close call. At 8:40 a.m. last Friday, Lydia Helmer had just gotten off the phone with her friend Sandy Woods, who called to congratulate her, when The Pioneer staff showed up for a reaction.

“She said, ‘Congratulations,’ and I said, ‘What do you mean?’” Lydia explained. “She asked if I had seen the paper yet and, when I said no, she said she wasn’t going to say any more and told me to go get a newspaper.”

Last week, Kent Kebe, the manager of the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, proposed to Lydia on the front page of The Pioneer as a Valentine’s Day surprise.

Lydia’s hands were shaking, moments later, when

Kent appeared at her desk in the offices of Smith, Green, Andruschuk Accountants in Invermere to make the formal proposal.

“Lydia, will you marry me?” he asked in person, producing a gold ring from a black velvet box.

The answer was yes.

Lydia said the telephone calls from well-wishers didn’t stop.

“And people yelling from across the street, ‘Hey, what’s the answer?’” she said.

The couple went out for coffee afterward and enjoyed a romantic, Valentine’s Day dinner at Helna’s Stube that evening.

“It was very nice,” she said. “They made a nice table for us with hearts and roses.”

Kent said he had been planning the surprise for almost a year and a handful of people behind the scenes helped to keep it a secret.

The couple, both of whom reside in Radium, hope to marry this summer.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

February 22, 2008

VALLEY NEWS

Ambulance service to eliminate seven positions in rural B.C. Invermere to lose one full-time position

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff B.C. Ambulance Service intends to eliminate fulltime paramedic positions in seven rural communities across the province, and Invermere made the hit list.

There are three levels of employment as a B.C. Ambulance paramedic: • full-time salaried positions • $10 per hour, in-station, on-call (foxtrot) status • $2 per hour, at-home, on-call status.

Both foxtrot and at-home status jump to regular paramedic rates when emergencies occur.

The Ministry of Health is proposing to drop one of Invermere’s full-time salaried positions to foxtrot status. There are currently 18 people operating two cars at BC Ambulance Service’s Invermere station.

Critics of the move say it will hurt recruitment

and retention efforts in a time of increasing difficulty recruiting health care professionals in the East Kootenays. Interior Health officials recently organized a committee of community officials to address the problem of recruitment and retention.

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald said he sees the move as a steady erosion of services from Invermere, including forestry services, court services and the recent elimination of a probation officer.

Mr. Macdonald stood up during Question Period on Tuesday and demanded an answer.

“The Columbia Valley needs improvements to paramedic service, but instead, Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky tells me services are being reduced.

Instead of a properly paid, full-time paramedic position, this government will reduce wages to foxtrot status, which is $10 per hour.

“The ministry will not retain paramedics in Invermere at that pay level. It will not happen. The Tim Hortons pays more than that in Invermere, and they cannot get staff,” MLA Macdonald told the legislature.

“The question is for the Minister of Health. What possible reason does the Minister of Health have for creating this instability in the paramedic service in Invermere?”

At foxtrot pay, he said, it’s inevitable that the ambulance service will experience retention problems.

“It’s a problem, because that’s a service that has to work,” he said.

John Strohmaier of Kamloops, president of the Ambulance Paramedics, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 873, said there is little hope for the seven new applicants who took the Emergency Medical Responder Course in Golden this month and will be writing their exam.

“There’s not much point for a young person to pursue a career as a paramedic if there is no prospect of a full-time job,” he said. “We have a real recruitment and retention problem in B.C., and Invermere is no exception.”

Paramedic positions are also being eliminated in Castlegar, Chase, Chemainus, Fernie, Merritt, and Oliver. Calls to the Ministry of Health were not returned by press time.

Avalanche claims another skier An avalanche in the backcountry claimed the life of a 24-year-old Alberta woman late Monday afternoon, in an area known as Chick-a-dee Valley, on the south side of the Great Divide bordering Banff and Kootenay National Parks.

Susanna Lantz of Canmore died in an avalanche and her body was transported by ambulance to Invermere. Her family has now been informed by the RCMP Canmore detachment.

Her female companion, who was taken to hospital in Banff, was not named.

The two young women were backcountry skiing, preparing to ski down when a size 3.5 avalanche

struck them. The avalanche is believed to have been naturally triggered by daytime heating and sun on the south slopes.

It completely buried one of the women, and covered the other one up to her chest. After digging herself out and while searching for her friend, a second avalanche swept down in the same area. Unable to continue her search, she hiked out until cell phone coverage was available in the lower Chicka-dee Valley and called 911. The two were carrying transceivers and backcountry equipment.

Alpine Helicopter, Banff National Park public safety wardens and the dog handler were immedi-

ately dispatched. The RCMP, Coroner Service and Park Wardens are involved in the investigation.

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On Wednesday, March 5th, DTSS students in grades 10 and 11 will be selecting their courses for the upcoming school year. These are important decisions to make. Students will participate in a “Fair” of sorts as teachers preview available courses and related post-secondary and career paths. It is important that students attend this session as it will give them a priority position in the scheduling process.

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February 22, 2008

RCMP Report

By Staff-Sergeant Doug Pack Columbia Valley Detachment

Ambulance stolen from accident scene

Around half-past midnight on February 16th, RCMP were called to a report of an injury crash that occurred on Lake Windermere. The B.C. Ambulance Service were reportedly treating a female who had been ejected from the box of a moving pick-up truck.

The incident occurred on Lake Windermere, about 150 meters southwest of the Windermere Marina.

One female suffered a head injury with a possible skull fracture. She was transported to Invermere District Hospital by the B.C. Ambulance, later driven to Cranbrook hospital and then air-lifted to Calgary Foothills Hospital. A second female, complaining of lower back pain, was taken to Invermere hospital by the RCMP once she was stabilized for transport.

The driver of the truck was a 24-year-old Invermere man. Police have not been updated on the condition of the passengers. RCMP are continuing their investigation and have not ruled out any charges.

RCMP learned after the fact that while the paramedics were treating the injured on the ice, one of the people in the group “hopped” in the Ambulance’s car and took it for a “joyride.”

In case the stupidity of this act is lost on anyone, there is vital medical equipment that the ambulance crews needed in this case, and they had to temporarily abandon their treatment of the casualties in order to retrieve their van. The RCMP are conducting a full investigation into this matter as well.

Calgary man arrested for drunk driving

About 2:24 a.m. on February 16th, a member of the local RCMP observed a speeding pick-up truck heading west on 13th Avenue in Invermere. The pickup made a right turn to head north on 10th Avenue and continued to travel in excess of the speed limit.

The officer stopped the pick-up, a grey 2004 Dodge Ram, and spoke to the only occupant and driver, a 24year-old Calgary resident.

The driver admitted to smoking a “few” marijuana cigarettes, which he called “doobies,” and the officer noticed other signs of impairment by alcohol. The driver was detained for impaired driving and read the breath demand. He was taken to the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment where samples of his breath were obtained and analyzed at 140 mg percent. The man was issued an Appearance Notice to appear in Invermere Provincial Court on May 20.

Two charged with assaulting police

At 4:48 a.m. on February 16th, RCMP were called to a report of an assault and refusal to leave on Laurier Street in Invermere. The caller reported that five people were intoxicated and one assaulted him. Police arrived at a disturbance at the rear of the building, where the caller told them there was a fight in progress.

RCMP observed one local 23-year-old male, shirtless, intoxicated, and bloody, being restrained by another man. Several other people were present and yelling. Based on what had been learned by witnesses, an officer arrested the 23-year-old man. During attempts to handcuff him, the officer was struck by the man’s 19-year-old sister, who was arrested as well. Another 18-year-old female intervened and continued to obstruct the police, so she, too, was arrested.

All three persons were released from custody in the morning and they face the following charges: one 23-year-old male charged with Assault; one 19-yearold female charged with Obstructing a Peace Officer and Assaulting a Peace Officer; and one 18-year-old female charged with Obstructing a Peace Officer. They are scheduled to appear in Invermere Provincial Court on April 8, 2008. Alcohol was a factor in this event.

Accident sheared off power poles

RCMP responded to a motor vehicle crash on February 16th at Highway 93/95 near Windermere.

Upon arrival, police noticed two power poles had been sheared off and the power lines were lying across the highway, blocking traffic in both directions.

Police spoke with the driver, a 64-year-old Cranbrook man, who stated he was driving south on Highway 93/95 with his pickup towing a U-Haul trailer. He said he was driving around 80 km/h when he hit some bumps on the highway in the southbound lane, and the next thing he knew, the trailer had come off its hitch and passed the truck on the driver’s side.

It ended up crashing into a power pole near the southbound lane near Timber Ridge Road, shearing off a pole. The impact also broke another pole across the street near the northbound lane.

The driver told RCMP that he had three chains hooked onto the trailer and there had been no problems until he came upon this stretch of road. The driver’s information was confirmed by independent witnesses. At this time there is no evidence that would support charges being laid in this case.

Female arrested after Fairmont fight

RCMP were called to a report of a disturbance in Fairmont Hot Springs on February 17th around 11:45 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, police met with witnesses who described the events and the subjects involved. The police located and arrested a 39-year-old female for assault and mischief, after learning she had struck one person and allegedly choked another woman before smashing a window at the scene.

She was intoxicated at the time of arrest and complained of a sore ankle. RCMP took her to the Invermere Hospital where a physician declared her fit for incarceration, on the condition she be returned in the morning to have a closer examination. She was released on a Promise to Appear with a first appearance in Invermere Provincial Court on April 8. She was taken to Invermere Hospital the next day by the RCMP for further examination.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

February 22, 2008

Cost of living in Invermere to increase by $142.40

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff District of Invermere Council is considering the adoption of three new bylaws that would increase water and sewer utility rates, establish a curbside recycling program and update the municipality’s traffic bylaw.

Director of Finance Karen Coté reported that the impact on households of the recycling and utility rate increases will be $142.40.

Water and Sewer Utility Rate Increase Citing increasing operating costs made necessary by the new well in Athalmer, a new lift station at Pointe of View condominiums and a new pressure reducing station at CastleRock Estates, district staff are requesting a $4.17 per month increase in the flat rate (from $100 to $150 per household per year) and a sewer rate increase of $2.70 per household (a new monthly rate of $28).

The recommendation cites a November 2007 report by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities stating that the physical foundations of Canada’s municipalities are “near collapse.”

“It is always a delicate balance to increase rates enough to keep up with inflation and cost of running the water and sewer services, as well as set aside some for future recapitalization, while on the other hand trying to keep rates affordable enough for the general public,” the report said.

Establishment of Curbside Recycling A long-time priority of council, the district will consider a curbside recycling program it hopes will

reduce the amount of garbage per household and prolong the life of the landfill.

According to the proposal, residents would be asked to leave their recyclables at the curb in clear plastic bags every other week. A fee of $2.50 per pick-up would be assessed ($60 per year).

The fee would generate $84,000 annually, double the cost of providing the service ($41,000). The surplus money collected would be used to establish an environmental reserve fund.

Arnica Consulting has been contracted to implement the service, which includes an education component involving direct mail, newsletters, press releases, public service announcements, advertisements, brochures and website updates.

Updated Traffic Bylaw Council will consider an update to its traffic bylaw aimed to recover costs incurred to inspect construction of driveways that access municipal roads, and damages to municipal roads that result from construction.

The proposed bylaw updates the 1980s-era version and provides the district’s bylaw enforcement officer with some teeth to issue tickets for violations of the bylaw.

In the interest of public safety, loading and unloading of commercial vehicles on a municipal roadway is prohibited in Section 4.11 of the bylaw, a condition sought since 2002.

The bylaw also prohibits herding livestock through town and bobsledding on sidewalks.

Each of the bylaws received three readings at the Feb. 12 meeting of council and will be considered for adoption at the next meeting of council, Tuesday , Feb. 26th at 7 p.m. at the district offices in Invermere.

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PERSPECTIVE

February 22, 2008

Good time for a taser

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

If there was ever a good case for using a taser, this must have been it. Some bonehead actually stole the ambulance on Saturday night while his friend was being treated by paramedics for a serious head injury.

Two females were thrown out of the back of a moving truck that was spinning circles on the ice of Lake Windermere. One of them had a back injury and the other had to be airlifted to Calgary because she had a concussion.

While paramedics were working on her, the driver of the truck jumped in the ambulance and took it for a joy ride. His stupidity staggers the imagination.

Surely our police officers and paramedics have enough work on their hands with tragedies where nobody is at fault. The experience of having to care for people who are injured through their own ignorance and carelessness must be embittering, to say the least.

A friend of mine who is a neurosurgeon in Vancouver spoke of his dread of long weekends, being dragged out of bed to operate on the brains of people whose heads were smashed open because they were riding motorcycles without wearing helmets, and the horror of having to inform loved ones that their sons or daughters were vegetables, or dead. And all because people do such dumb things.

People who lead a high-risk lifestyle—ranging from drunk driving to actually interfering with the efforts of people who are trying to save someone’s life— are affecting not only themselves but their friends, family, emergency workers, and taxpayers, which includes all of us.

Looking at the RCMP Report this week and seeing what the officers went through on a single Saturday night including breaking up fights, taking injured people to the hospital, arresting drunk drivers, and being assaulted themselves, makes me wonder how long some of them will stay on the job.

I’m kidding about the taser, of course.

Historical Lens Two local boys bearing a banner for the Athalmer Invermere School travelled to Banff when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth passed through on May 26, 1939. The royal couple travelled across Canada by train in a 44-day journey. Thousands of people welcomed the king and queen along the route. On the eve of the Second World War, the first visit to Canada by a reigning monarch was a gentle reminder of Canada’s ties to Britain.

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Grant’s Law makes sense Dear Editor: I do not agree with your recent article regarding the newly-formed Grant’s Law. You say it is tricky for the consumer to stop exactly at the amount for which they have pre-paid.

Yet, every gas station I have been to in the valley has a mechanism that stops the pump before you go over that number.

Secondly, a man commented that certain people are physically unable to go inside to pay for their gas.

What did they do previous to the law? If there were no automated pumps surely he had to pay for

his gas inside somehow.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where the honor system doesn’t quite work any more. Blame society for this law. Blame society for your minor inconvenience. If we as consumers cannot be trusted at the pumps, then so be it. Be glad our government has stepped in to stop these thieves.

Sure, it is a minor inconvenience to the public; however, if Grant’s Law stops the theft of gas and saves our local gas stations from losses, then I don’t see how it can be a bad thing.

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February 22, 2008

Gravel truck driver told to slow down Dear Editor: I’m writing about a certain gravel truck driver. If you are not already aware, there are other motorists out there besides you. I realize that it is hard to see us given your vantage point of eight-plus feet higher than the road, and that we may appear as ants to your awesome might, but we are actual motorists with actual lives.

This is going out to the gravel truck driver who was heading south on 93/95 towards Windermere on February 13th at around 11 a.m. You attempted to pass the motorists behind me and realized there was too much traffic, so you waited until I tried to turn to go home at the Skookum Frontage Road.

There you proceeded to pass me at great speed on the painted island! On my left! As I was turning! Do you remember me? I was the guy in the silver car who was gesturing repeatedly at you.

I wasn’t waving hello.

Where is your common sense, man!

Most people slow down and continue straight on there way, not you, no.

Better pass on the left and endanger the traffic headed north, as well as the guy who is legally turning left.

Fortunately, there was very light traffic headed north this time, but let’s just hope your luck doesn’t run out.

Slow down; you’ll get there alive.

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Scott Storvik Windermere

Once again, the B. C. Liberals have proven that they are listening to the population of British Columbia and also keeping to their high ethical standards.

After observing the initial recommendations of the Electoral Boundaries Commission in August 2007, Premier Campbell essentially stated that he did not want to see rural boundaries reduced within the province.

The rural communities are too important to the province than to allow their representatives reduced in number.

The independent Electoral Boundaries Commission is tasked with recommending the boundaries of BC’s different constituencies based on population.

Apparently, the population has decreased in a number of rural areas yet Premier Campbell and the BC Liberals have stated, time and again, reduced representation is not acceptable.

They said it in August, and they said it again this week.

The population of British Columbia is increasing and as such, the number of MLA’s needed in Victoria should

be increasing as well. This is the correct course of action. Therefore, if population increases in the urban areas, then, in fact, they should receive the new numbers of MLAs. If they have the population, then they should receive the MLAs. By keeping the number of rural constituencies constant, we keep our rural representative numbers in the legislature.

There is a smaller percentage of MLAs of course, but that is fair given the greater number of people in the urban centers.

To allow every MLA in the province an unrestricted opinion, Premier Campbell is allowing a completely free vote in the next legislature regarding boundaries in the province.

That is the ethical thing to do.

Hopefully everyone understands the importance of this particular vote and allows our rural areas to maintain their representatives.

I know the Liberals want that to happen.

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Out & About Director Mike Newell’s production of Gabriel García Márquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera leads the new line-up of the Arts Council’s Cinefest Film Series. See Page page 10 12 for for more. more.

Call To Artists · 2008 Gallery Season • Extended to Feb 22 Applications are available for those artists interested in showing at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre for the 2008 Gallery Season. Call 342-4423 for more information.

Tillers Folly • Christ Church Trinity

Tillers Folly concert at Christ Church February 23, call 342-4423 for tickets.

What does ART Cinefest Movie · Love in the Time of Cholera · Toby Theatre mean to you? Monday, February 25 at 7pm.

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.

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February 22, 2008

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

New Cinefest film series begins at The Toby The new season of the Cinefest Film series will be starting on Monday, February 25th, with the film “Love in the Time of Cholera.”

Partnering with the Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit, the Columbia Valley Arts Council will be showing more independent, firstrun films on select Monday evenings at the Toby Theatre.

Film genres vary from comedy to drama to documentaries, both Canadian and international in origin. This season runs from February until June.

People especially enjoyed last season’s viewer’s

choice film “Into the Wild.”

“We are excited for the new season to begin. It is great to see the community so interested in independent films and we are happy to bring them to the area,” Cinefest Coordinator Cristina Borgogelli commented.

Film Season Schedule: • Love in the Time of Cholera—Monday, February 25.

• The Kite Runner—Monday, March 31.

• Lars and The Real Girl—Monday April 14.

• Emotional Arithmetic—Monday, May 26.

• My Kid Could Paint That—Monday, June 23.

Films start at 7 p.m. at the historic Toby Theatre located in downtown Invermere.

Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $10 each.

If you are a cinephile, a season’s pass is perfect for you and can be purchased for $40 (that includes one free film).

For film descriptions please visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com.

For general information please contact CV Arts at 342-4423.

Review: Michael Clayton Reviewed by Rachel Pinder

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I’d already heard this was a great movie, which is one of the reasons why I picked it up in the first place — plus the all-important fact that George Clooney was in it, of course.

So George is playing attorney Michael Clayton, whose New York firm wants a mess covered up.

Clayton is used to clearing up complex cases on behalf of corporate clients.

But he has a number of his own problems to deal with. He is a single dad, his brother’s alcoholism has run up huge debts, he’s struggling with a gambling problem and his career appears to be going nowhere—and he has also become tired of fixing other people’s mistakes.

But this time he’s given a situation which may be beyond his capabilities.

The firm’s number one lawyer in a $3-billion case, Arthur Edens (a stellar performance by Tom Wilkinson) has been working on an important case on behalf of a large client for eight years but it is not going well. Edens is having a mental breakdown, which is compounded by guilt over his defence of a company which is probably in the wrong.

After Edens strips down in front of a lot of important clients at a deposition hearing, involving a class action lawsuit

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against the firm’s largest client, U-North, Michael Clayton has the unenviable job of smoothing out the damage.

But the more he delves into his old friend Eden’s life, the more he finds out his own life is at risk. Without giving too much away, Clayton also realizes the defendants’ case is correct, but he ends up becoming a target for the dark forces that defend corporate interests.

Tilda Swinton plays Karen Crowder, U-North’s chief counsel, who Clayton believes is guilty of corporate malpractice. And to say she doesn’t exactly do things straight down the line, would be a huge understatement. And she will stop at nothing to stop Edens from sinking the case.

Clooney pulls off a haunting performance as a man who wants to see this through to the right conclusion, while Swinton is convincing as a cold dedicated woman who pushes ahead without fear of a guilty conscience.

Directed and written by Tony Gilroy, who has used the tried-and-tested formula of running the movie backwards over four pivotal days, Michael Clayton is definitely a must-see—it had me on the edge of my seat right until the bitter end.

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February 22, 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 pm: February 20 - 23: Charlie Wilson’s War • 7:30 pm: February 27 - March 1: VeggieTales: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything

Tuesday, February 26th:

Tuesday, March 4th:

• 8 pm - 9 pm: Lake Smith Theatre presents “Flowers For Algernon”, a fondue theatre held at DTSS. Tickets are $20, and may be purchased in advance by calling: 342-9213, ext. 135, Keinan Driedger, or kdriedger@sd6.bc.ca.

• 4:30 pm - 8 pm: Registration for all Columbia Valley Life Sports program clinics (Spring Running, Nordic Pole Walking, Triathlon), David Thompson Condos, #621, 10th Ave. Limited space, phone Michelle Taylor, 342-8737 for more info.

• 7:30 pm: - Wildsight Invermere Branch annual general meeting, DTSS theatre room, followed by film ‘Wolves of the Raincoast Forest in British Columbia’ presented by local biologist Gudrun Pflueger. For more info contact Gerry Wilkie 347-9841.

Wednesday, February 27th: • 5:45 pm - 6:55 pm: Fit Swim, Radium Hot Springs Pools. For more info: 342-5979.

• 7pm - 8 pm: Aquajogging, Radium Hot Springs Pools. For more info: 342-5979.

Thursday, February 28th:

Friday, February 22nd: • 5 pm - midnight: Scrapbooking Crop Night, Scrappy-Do’s in Invermere. Call 342-7238.

• 9 pm: Guitar Hero Jam Night at Back Country Jack’s, Radium. Every Friday until Feb. 29th. For info: 347-0097.

Saturday, February 23rd: • Tiller’s Folly performs at Christ Church Trinity, sponsored by Columbia Valley Arts Council. Call 342-4423 for tickets.

• Annual wild Game Banquet and Dance, sponsored

by Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club.

Happy hour 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Beef also available. Dance begins at 10 p.m.

Tickets $30 adults, $15 youths, available at Rona, Home Hardware and from club executive members.

Monday, February 25th: • Noon-3 pm: Celebrate the new B. C. Transit bus service in the valley, starting today, with cake and refreshments at the Invermere Lion’s Hall. See the new bus and meet the drivers. Pick up a copy of the Rider’s Guide for a complete schedule and more information.

For more info, visit: www.busonline.com.

• 7 pm: Love in the Time of Cholera, a Cinefest movie presented by the Columbia Valley Arts Council at the Toby Theatre. Tickets $10 at the door.

• 7 pm: Town Hall Meeting for Electoral Area G Residents, Edgewater Community Hall. Topics include financial plan, recycling, and Columbia Basin Trust funding. For info: 346-3265.

• 7pm - 8 pm: Aquajogging, Radium Hot Springs Pools. For more info: 342-5979.

• 6 pm: Vacation Property on Vancouver Island information night, Hoodoo Lounge & Grill, Fairmont, BC. • 7 pm: Town Hall Meeting for Electoral Area F Residents, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Topics include financial plan, Jumbo survey, recycling, and Official Community Plan.

• 7 pm: Powerful and Fun Spiritual Seminar: “Art of Acceptance: Know and Like Yourself Always”, 5 weeks in April. Intro session held at Pamper Yourself Spa, $10. Must pre-register, 342-8947.

Friday, February 29th: • 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Spring Carnival at J. A. Laird, Invermere. Games, prizes, food, and fun! Call 3429516.

• 7pm - 8 pm: Aquajogging, Radium Hot Springs Pools. For more info: 342-5979.

Saturday, March 1st: • 11 am: Powerful and Fun Spiritual Seminar: “Art of Acceptance: Know and Like Yourself Always”, 5 weeks in April. Intro session held at Invermere Seniors’ Centre, $10. Must pre-register, 342-8947.

Monday, March 3rd:

Saturday, March 8th: • 10 am - 12 pm: “Easter layout class” at Scrappy-Do’s.

To register: 342-7238.

Sunday, March 9th: • 2 pm: Concert Series presents: On Cue, one of Canada’s top a cappella ensembles, featuring awardwinning vocal harmonies, choreography and staging - vocal jazz, Broadway and pop music! Dynamic, energetic, wonderful!

Friday, March 14th & 28th: • 5 pm-midnight: Crop Night at Scrappy Do’s, space is limited! Call 342-7238 to reserve your spot.

New Video Releases Tuesday, Feb. 26th: • 30 Days of Night • Comanche Moon • Goya’s Ghost

• Beowulf • Death at a Funeral • Silk

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

• Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

• Thursday: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Radium Public Library

• 7 pm: Columbia Valley Search and Rescue Society annual general meeting at the Invermere Fire Hall.

• Tuesday & Thursday: 7 - 9 pm • Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 2 - 4 pm • Saturday: 10 am - 12 pm

Tuesday, March 4th:

Invermere Thrift Store Hours:

• 7 pm: Windermere Community Association annual general meeting, Windermere Hall. Coffee and snacks. Topic: Fall Fair - can we keep it going?

• 1-4 pm: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Closed mornings.

Eagle Has the Cure for the Early Season Itch!

Eagle Ranch is now accepting tee times for the 2008 golf season! Reserve your spot in the popular 3-day golf schools for the weekends of April 11th-13th, and April 18th-20th. Prepaid golf specials are in effect until March 31st. The Golf Shop at Eagle Ranch is open on weekends or by appointment. Upgrade your golf gear with the finest selection of golf designer labels.

Golf Shop Hours: Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Elevate Your Game Call (877) 877-3889 or(250) 342-0562 for tee time reservations or visit www.eagleranchresort.com

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February 22, 2008

At The Library Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Their Parents, by Jane Isay Reviewed by Sheila Bonny

HOCKEY FUNDRAISER — Left to right: Gord Felker, Don McBlain, Shawn Nichol, Ken Kinnersley, Grant Kelly, Kelly Bracken, Marcel Mattmann and Brent Raven made up one of nine adult teams who played in the “Build a School” hockey tournament on Saturday. It was organized by a group of David Thompson Secondary School students on Lake Windermere. Student Spela Grasic, 17, explained the school will be built in Sierra Leone, through the Adopt a Village campaign of Free the Children, the largest network of children helping children through education.

She said the event raised almost $3,000, thanks to a generous donation from Panorama’s Mountain of Hope.

In Walking on Eggshells, Jane Isay offers sage advice to parents and adult children on how to maintain both loving relationships and mature independence from one another. Isay supports her insights with entertaining and informative stories taken from extensive interviews. They cover the pitfalls of financial dependency, idealized holiday reunions and family secrets.

She relates a cautionary tale of Teresa, who sympathizes with her son’s romantic woes, only to be later falsely accused of bad-mouthing his fiancé!

Sheila, the matriarch of a loving and respectful family, attributes her family’s success to the motto: “Keep your mouth shut and your door open.”

Among her suggestions are for parents to refrain from judging or offering advice, and for adult children to accept their parents as ordinary people with flaws.

She discovers a resiliency of generational bonds: “You can smash a family, just as you can smash an atom, but the basic energy will pull it back together . . .”

Walking on Eggshells reassures the reader that parents and their adult children can have relationships “as easy as friendship and as close as family.”

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February 22, 2008

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The Blushing Bridal Expo was a hit on Saturday, with dozens of brides and their mothers, sisters and friends turning up at Eagle Ranch Golf Clubhouse to book businesses for their big event. The exhibitors included wedding photographers, florists, spas, disk jockeys and stationers.

The highlight was a bridal fashion show. Above, Nicole Gionette and right, Melanie Hollowink model bridal gowns from Tara’s Boutique in Cranbrook.

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Brendan Donahue Investment Advisor Phone: 342-2112

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February 22, 2008

YOUR MONEY Now’s the time to ask yourself: what’s your investing style?

Submitted by Bank of Montreal At this time of the year, many Canadians are bringing out the calculator to refocus on their finances.

The deadline for purchasing Registered Retirement Savings Funds is February 29th, but some people are still unsure about whether that’s the best choice.

“When it comes to organizing your finances, investors need to evaluate what type of financial plan will work best for them,” said Linda Knight, VicePresident of BMO Mutual Funds. “An important first step is to understand your personal investing style.”

While there are many factors that contribute to an individual’s investment style – such as age, income, goals and investing history – one of the critical factors is risk tolerance.

Risk tolerance measures an investor’s ability to withstand market ups and downs, both financially and psychologically. Most investors fall into one or a combination of the investing styles listed below: 1. “I can’t tolerate losing money due to market fluctuations.”

The approach for this investor is better safe than sorry. This type of investor steers clear of risk and looks for investments where the original investment is guaranteed no matter what happens in the market.

For this investor, Guaranteed Investment Certificates offer a variety of investing options all of which are stable and guaranteed.

2. “I’m willing to take moderate risks for moderate returns.”

This type of investor wants the best of both worlds, and is generally willing to accept some investment risk

in exchange for a chance to earn a higher rate of return. For these investors, market-linked GICs (where returns are tied to the performance of a selected market or mutual fund) offer exposure to potential market performance, as well as principal protection.

Mutual funds can also offer investors a way to manage risk. A combination of professionally managed funds from different fund families, such as security funds and income funds, can complement this investor’s portfolio.

3. “I’m willing to take greater risk for greater return potential.”

This type of investor is willing to invest in higher-risk investments in order to earn a higher return.

Aggressive investors tend to have a longer investment time horizon and therefore have time to recoup any losses incurred by more volatile investments.

Popular choices for this type of investor can include aggressive growth funds that invest in the shares of smaller companies in specific industries or in developing countries.

Ms. Knight recommends that, regardless of your investing style, you should diversify your investments.

By spreading your money among a variety of investments such as GICs and mutual funds from different categories, you can increase the potential for higher returns while lowering your overall risk, creating a stronger, more robust portfolio.

Once you have established your investing style, meet with an investment professional at any BMO Bank of Montreal branch. They have the tools to help you identify your investing style and help you select investments that are sensible for you.

Visit www.bmo.com for more information.

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

As of February 18, 2008

13,226 12,348 13,635 $95.50 $906.10 $0.9926

Weekly Gain/Loss

90.40 108.21 618.40 1.91 -20.60 -0.0059

Year To Date

-4.38% -6.90% -10.92% -0.52% 11.12% -0.30%

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.

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Phone: 342-5052

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February 22, 2008

YOUR MONEY

Investing is smart.

Investing is sensible.

The ABCs of RRSPs

Submitted by the Bank of Montreal What are the right investments for me? How do I know what type of investor I am? How much will I need to retire?

Whether you’ve been contributing to an RRSP for years or are just getting started, these are some of the questions that may be running through the minds of investors, particularly those who have not consulted a ďŹ nancial planner.

Judy Thomson, Director for BMO Mutual Funds answers some common questions from investors.

Q: I want to make the right investment choices, but I’m so busy that I often don’t have the time.

What should I do?

A: Even with a wealth of investment knowledge at your ďŹ ngertips, some people just don’t have the time to decide when and where to invest. Finding an investment professional to advise you in making those decisions will help you feel more comfortable with your investments. A visit to your local bank branch to meet with an investment professional, whose services are free, is a great way to start building a portfolio, or to evaluate an existing one.

Q: Why should I know what kind of investor I am? How do I determine that?

A: Determining what kind of investor you are is a very important ďŹ rst step toward building an invest-

ment portfolio that you are comfortable with and that will help you achieve your goals.

Using online tools like BMO Investor ProďŹ ler, you can take the initial step of evaluating your investing knowledge and determining your risk tolerance.

Whether you’re an aggressive or conservative investor, the key is to maintain a diversiďŹ ed portfolio in order to potentially get more out of your investments.

Q: Should I consider taking out a loan to invest in my RRSP? A: Borrowing from your bank to invest in your RRSP can be an eective way to build on your investment portfolio. Banks typically lend at the prime rate for retirement accounts, and you can pay down your loan with the tax refund from your RRSP contribution. Be sure to pay o your loan sooner rather than later to avoid potential interest buildup.

Q: How can I ďŹ gure out how much I will need when I retire?

A: There is an easy way to ďŹ nd out approximately how much you will need for retirement. BMO Financial Group’s RRSP Savings Calculator can help take the guesswork out of planning by taking you through a few simple steps to put you on the path to ďŹ nding the retirement solution that’s right for you. You can ďŹ nd the calculator at www.bmo.com/rrsp.

For more information visit your nearest Bank of Montreal branch or log on to www.bmo.com/investments.

Investing is easy?

For investment advice to help you meet your ďƒžnancial goals, please contact: BMO Bank of Montreal 1241 – 7th Avenue Invermere, BC Shauna Power, Financial Services Manager (250) 341-6823

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Although there is no cookie cutter approach to ďŹ nancial planning, most ďŹ nancial planners recommend that you maintain a well-diversiďŹ ed portfolio. DiversiďŹ cation means holding various types of investments, including a variety of mutual funds, stocks and principal protected investments such as guaranteed investment certiďŹ cates, or GICS. DiversiďŹ cation helps to prevent investors from putting all their eggs into one basket - if one type of investment does poorly, the entire nest egg isn’t lost.

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ments, many investors often overlook the security and potential returns offered by GICs. Gone are the days of a limited GIC selection; today’s options oer innovative solutions that protect the original investment and provide a wider variety of income options than traditional GICs. Market-linked GICs provide investors with the best of both worlds.

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February 22, 2008

Healing yourself, the natural way

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff We’ve all had those aches and pains that never seem to go away. You know, the kind of every day niggling pain that your family doctor can’t seem to diagnose through conventional medicine techniques.

That’s when it’s worth looking at the alternatives.

Maybe just changing your diet and lifestyle could work wonders.

There’s a veritable array of alternative medicine practices, including homeopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic care and herbal medicine.

And there’s a great choice of alternative treatments available right here in the valley, from acupuncture and Chinese medicine to naturopathy and osteopathy.

Shilo Cameron is a registered traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who trained at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Calgary. She offers acupuncture and Chinese medicine at her Balanced Health practice in Invermere, which opened in May. Shilo explained the benefits of acupuncture are endless. “It balances out a person’s overall being, covering every aspect—physical, mental, and emotional.

“When a person is in a state of health and balance, they are not experiencing signs and symptoms of any kind on a regular basis. So acupuncture helps to figure out why a person is having signs and symptoms and then treats the root cause.

“Absolutely anyone can benefit from acupuncture, from young babies and children to people in their 80s or older. You don’t always need to have anything obviously wrong with you. Some people like to have a treatment once a month or so to maintain the health and balance that they already have,” she said.

Shilo pointed out that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can treat a wide variety of internal and external medical ailments including addictions,

depression, digestive problems, menopause, headaches, and fertility issues, to name a few.

The thought of having needles stuck all over the body might make some people a bit squeamish, but Shilo says it’s painless, gentle and effective. Fine sterile needles are placed at specific acupoints along the body, which promote natural healing by enhancing immunity, as well as physical and emotional health.

“Acupuncture has been around for over 4,000 years and has helped billions of people, so what do you have to lose by giving it a shot?” Shilo said.

Naturopathic physician Marika Geis runs Daziran Integrative Health in Invermere, which is family-orientated with an emphasis on health prevention.

Her friend Clare Craig is currently running the clinic while Marika is on maternity leave until May. They met at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where they graduated in May 2006.

Dr. Craig explained that naturopathy is a complete system of medicine, a holistic philosophy which takes the whole person into consideration.

“Naturopathic doctors look at the patient’s symptoms, their lifestyle and their emotional well-being.

We use that information to come up with the root cause of the problem. So rather than just looking at the symptoms of having a headache, we look at why the patient is having a headache in the first place. We also have to know when a patient needs to be referred for an X-ray, colonoscopy etc.

“One of the main things is to be able to educate and empower people to make changes in their life.

There’s so much information out there which can be overwhelming, and a lot more people are realizing the medical system is pretty congested right now.”

Dr. Craig explained that naturopathy is suitable for anyone of any age, and different homeopathic remedies can be directed to people and their symptoms.

“I’ve treated children right up to 85-year-olds. It doesn’t matter if a patient just wants to maintain good

health or they have five chronic degenerative conditions. Everyone can benefit in some way.”

Julie Brown studied kinesiology at the University of Waterloo in Ontario and then trained at the Canadian College of Osteopathy, graduating in May 2006.

She practises osteopathy in Invermere at Azure Massage and Wellness Centre, and at Panorama at Mountain Air Physiotherapy and Osteopathy.

Julie discovered osteopathy first as a patient.

“It not only allowed me to experience less pain and improved function, but also gave my mind what it desired — an intelligent, thorough manner in which to address the human body in all its beauty, wonder and challenges. I also found a family of like-minded individuals who marvel at the innate intelligence of our self-healing mechanisms,” she said.

Julie explained that manual osteopathy is a noninvasive way of helping the body’s tissues, by improving function, decreasing pain and preventing injury.

She said a thorough assessment of alignment, mobility, fluid flow, organs and cranial mechanics allows the practitioner to determine where the primary cause of dysfunction is.

“A precise, logical and intelligent treatment approach follows using different manual techniques.

Manual osteopathic practitioners have a large ‘toolbox’ of manual skills. These manual skills include soft tissue, structural, visceral/organ work, fluid work and cranial techniques,” she said.

Julie explained that educating the patient is an important aspect of osteopathic treatment. Following a treatment, a patient will be advised about what they can do to assist their recovery.

“Manual osteopathic practitioners are not medical doctors, and so collaboration is essential. Patients will be referred to their family doctors for diagnostics and follow-up where needed. The goal of a manual osteopathic practitioner is to ‘find it, fix it and leave it alone’,” Julie added.

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February 22, 2008

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Sweating good for flu victims If you have the flu, aid the elimination of toxins through the skin induce perspiration by taking long hot baths, using an infra-red sauna or steam room.

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Fevers below 39C or 102F are seen as “friendly” and a reaction of the body to eliminate toxins.

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COMMUNITY COUNSELLING SERVICES • • • •

Counselling topics include: Marriage Counselling • Anger Management Personal Growth • Life Transitions Grief Counselling • Work Related Historical Abuse Concerns Issues for Men • Fertility Issues Counselling Fees may apply Family Resource Centre, 625 – 4th Street Invermere, B.C. • 342-4242

BIG GAME HUNTER—Norm Hendricks, president of the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club, poses with two sets of antlers he will bring to the annual Wild Game Dinner and Dance on Saturday, February 23rd at the Invermere Community Hall. There you can taste bear, cougar and even lynx, served up by valley caterer Anne Riches.

Beef is available if you prefer. Tickets are $30 each, available from Rona, Home Hardware, and club members.

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Thrift store needs your help

February 22, 2008

Submitted by Dianne Kienitz Especially during this time of year, our donations are scarce. At Christmas and spring clean-out time, we tend to get a lot more donations, as people are cleaning house. But there are times of the year that we have a hard time filling our shelves.

We DO use all items donated to us that are in clean, good condition. It is so appreciated when people donate, with care, their clothes washed, clean and folded. It is very

important that items are clean, as we do wish to display well kept items. If items are dirty, soiled, in need of much repair, broken or in bad condition we just can not use them and no other recycling organization will even accept them. We do not have a washer and dryer in our shop. We do sometimes take items home to wash at our own expense, but this is very costly, plus we just do not have enough volunteers to do this all the time. Our volunteers work very hard just to keep up with the workload as it is.

We are always in need of good volunteers!

We appreciate all donations and are thankful for the support of our community.

Also we are thankful for the many visitors to our community who contribute by donating items or shopping at our store.

Because of your donations, we can provide our community with low-cost clothing and other items and raise funds to equip our many health care facilities with hightech medical equipment. So please support your local Thrift Shop.

Public Information

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Ph: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934 • E-mail: info@invermere.net

Do you host a Special Event?

If so the District has a new policy for “Special Events”

The District of Invermere recognizes the importance of Special Events in enhancing the quality of life, tourism, culture, recreation, and education and in providing economic benefits to local businesses. All of which would not be possible without the invaluable service of volunteers, community groups and sponsors that add support and skill to enhancing special events.

Each year the District receives many requests from community groups and organizations to operate special events on municipal property.

These events vary in scope, purpose, size, cost and complexity all of which require the coordinated efforts of staff to ensure safe event operation and adherence to applicable bylaws, policies and procedures, therefore, the District is implementing a new policy for “Special Events” held within the municipality.

What is a Special Event?

A Special Event is an event that takes place in a municipal-owned park space, pathway, road or open space and the activity may include, but is not limited to: • Parades • Festivals • Street fairs • Outdoor music concerts • Block parties • Athletic events such as bicycle races, walks and runs • Carnivals

New Dog Control Officer The District of Invermere is pleased to announce that Kirk and Karen Davis have accepted the position as the new Dog Control Officers.

Council is looking forward to working with Kirk and Karen and appreciates your cooperation and continued support in building a community of responsible dog owners.

For Dog Control issues within the municipality please contact Kirk or Karen at

250-342-1707

Reminder To All Dog Owners 2008 Dog Tags are now available All Dogs over the age of four months residing in the District of Invermere require a dog licence.

Please drop by the municipal office at your earliest convenience to pick up a 2008 dog tag.

Licence fees for Spayed/Neutered dog is $10.00 otherwise the fee is $30.00.

Do I need a Special Event Permit?

Yes, a permit is required for an event that takes place in a municipal-owned park space, pathway, road or open space.

How do I apply?

Each year all organizations will be required to submit an application for their special event prior to January 31st of that year. Applications received after January 31st must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event date.

Note: *As this is a new policy the opportunity to submit an event application for the upcoming year will be extended until March 31, 2008.

Application forms and copies of the Special Events Policy are available at www.invermere.net or at the municipal office.

Please submit your application to the municipal office by March 31, 2008 to: Colleen Goodey, Corporate Officer District of Invermere 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 cgoodey@invermere.net

We look forward to working with you toward a successful event!

Parks and Grounds Maintenance Contract

The District of Invermere invites applications from qualified persons for the maintenance of the Parks and Grounds for the District of Invermere during a 1-year period for 2008. Copies of the draft agreement can be obtained at the municipal office (914-8th Avenue) starting Monday, February 4th, 2008.

Sealed proposals, marked “PARKS AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE” will be received up to 12:00 noon, local time, Wednesday, February 22nd, 2008 at the District of Invermere Office (914-8th Avenue) Invermere, BC. A site meeting will be held at the District Offices to review the required areas of maintenance on Friday, February 8th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any proposal, or reject any or all proposals, or accept the proposal deemed most favourable in the interest of the municipality.

Inquiries should be addressed to: Brian Nickurak Director of Municipal Works 250.342-9281 ext #227 works@invermere.net

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February 22, 2008

The Old Zone

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist

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We are getting close to the end of hockey season and the beginning of the golf season and I find my mind in conflict this week. I cannot creatively think about writing hockey stuff and mentally rehearse my back-swing, so I will keep it short!

This week we want to thank our newest team sponsor, Kicking Horse Coffee. Leo Johnson and Elana Rosenfeld are extremely proud as you can tell when you visit their website and find this: “Kicking Horse Coffee has proudly joined the excitement of Old Timer’s Hockey! I can hear Stompin’ Tom singing as I type. KHC has a team competing in the Invermere Old Timer’s Hockey League.

KICKING HORSE COFFEE—Back Row: Dave Tomalty, Al Bergen, Dave O’Connor, Rob Harvey, Bob Ede, Rick Waters. Front Row: Kim Leibel, KC Wheeler, Don Devlin, Ron Davidson, Scott Postlethwaite and Don Reynolds.

Missing is Dale MacKay. “The jerseys look amazing, the players, not quite there yet, but we keep hoping. My favourite part of the week is hearing from Chris and Leo all the “highlights” of the games, the hits, the crashes, how many pops were consumed afterwards. Best of luck to the KHC team; we are cheering for you.”

Your Local

Now, that is what I call an excited sponsor. I encourage you to tell them you are happy for them, the next time you see either Leo or Elana. The caffeine is definitely affecting their choice of things to be pumped up about! Oh, and their team is wondering why they didn’t get KHC hats? Maybe next year!

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February 22, 2008

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February 22, 2008

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February 22, 2008

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY 19 – 24th Avenue South Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Fax: (250) 489-1287 Email: rdek@rdek.bc.ca

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW AMENDMENTS - EDGEWATER The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Barbara Morris to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the designation of the subject property to accommodate a nine-lot residential subdivision. The property is located at 4868 Hewitt Road in the Edgewater area as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2043 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 209, 2008 (Edgewater / Morris)” will change the zoning designation of Lot 10, Block 1, District Lot 7569, Kootenay District, Plan 1183 except Plan R273 from SH-2, Small Holding Semi-Rural Zone to R-1, Single Family Residential Zone.

The public hearing will be held at:

EDGEWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE 4818 Selkirk Avenue Edgewater BC THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008 at 4:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area G and Electoral Area F. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250 489-0314 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335.

Andrew McLeod, Manager Planning & Development Services February 1st, 2008

Mom’s Minor Hockey Moments

By Cheryl Bachinski Pioneer Columnist Our Bantam Boys B team was off to Olds for a tournament where they competed against 5 other teams. They opened up the tournament with a Friday night game which proved to be the most exciting of the weekend, according to Vivian Bond.

The boys were down by a score of 2-1 going into the last five minutes of the game when Ryley Purdy blew one past the net minder tying things up for Invermere. Shortly thereafter, with just 58 seconds left on the clock, Morgan Bond took a shot from the blue line and hit the goal post, and Sean Maclean scooped up the rebound and scored Invermere’s third goal.

The excitement continued. With just 17 seconds left Calgary pulled their goalie for the extra attacker, one of their players lined up for a shot on net, but Morgan Bond made a spectacular block with his leg, got up, and took a backhanded shot at the net and scored.

I wish I could have been there to see it, because just reading about it and then typing it is awesome. Way to play, Morgan! But wait everyone, don’t stop reading yet: there are still a few more seconds left in the game, and Invermere did not stop. With a mere seven seconds on the clock, Henry Smith took a rebound off the faceoff and netted Invermere’s fifth goal—their third in just 58 seconds—and gave them a 5-2 victory. Wow, now that is edge-ofyour-seat hockey.

Saturday, the team faced off against Red Deer, with Invermere victorious again by a score of 4-3. Goals were scored by Colton Seel, Sean Maclean, Tanner Ellingboe and Jesse Doucette.

Goal-tending was a tag team for the game, with Breton Trask taking charge in the first period and David Weismiller finishing up in net for the balance of the game.

Continued on next page

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February 22, 2008 Continued from previous page Both goalies were spectacular in the net, protecting the lead for the team, and securing the win for Invermere.

This win placed the boys in to the Gold final on Sunday, where they faced off against Taber.

The boys gave it all they had; however, with a shortened bench due to some injuries, they came out a bit short and finished up in second place in the tournament.

Congratulations to the Bantam B team. They played hard all weekend and never gave up, most certainly a job well done.

Speaking of a job well-done, the Pee Wee’s spaghetti dinner was a complete success, with a great turnout from our community and a fine-tuned display of teamwork behind the scenes, making sure everyone and everything was where it should be and on time.

Everything was incredible. The food was delicious.

The desserts were yummy and the boys looked incredibly handsome in their shirts and ties.

Alexis, our only female Pee Wee player, looked beautiful and was always smiling at the salad table.

Thanks to all the moms and dads who pulled off this evening without a hitch.

OLYMPIC SPIRIT— Doug Anakin, 1964 Four Man Bobsled Gold Medallist (centre) drops the puck for Dayne Sabourin, captain of the Bow Valley Bandits (left); and Matt Lautrup (right), captain of Cranbrook Coca Cola; watched by, left to right: Clare Ross, Mckenna Nelson and Ashley Dubois at the Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament.

Celebrating 150 Years

ier of B.C.

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Amor De Cosm

From lovers to loners

Sasquatch

In 1858, a proclamation put a name to the best place on earth: British Columbia. In 2008, join us in celebrating the lives of our citizens, past and possibly present.

Amor De Cosmos, “Lover of the Universe”, was B.C.’s colourful second Premier. Sasquatch is a better known “citizen” who stalks our forests, or maybe just our imaginations.

Learn more about exciting events and festivities all across the province, all year long.

www.BC150.ca

Photos courtesy of B.C. Archives

26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

February 22, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS OBITUARY Ernest “Earle” South December 21st, 1940 – February 14, 2008 Earle was born in Invermere, the oldest of three boys. He was raised in Invermere and Cranbrook and spent the last 45 years of his life at St. Mary’s Lake.

Earle is survived by his loving partner Marie Kozak and her family, one brother Tom (Kathi), nephews Josh and Nathan, and his faithful four-legged companion Nicki. He was predeceased by his mother Marguarite, father, Ernie and brother Wayne.

Earle was such a symbol of the St. Mary’s Valley and St. Mary’s Lake. His love of tamarack and the ability to find it are legendary. He was such a steward of the land and so helpful to so many people. How fortunate he was to live and die in a place he loved so much. He will be so missed by many for his kindness and good deeds. “Cheers” to the Mayor of the Mighty St. Mary’s Lake. We love you Earle.

A celebration of Earle’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cranbrook SPCA: 3339 Hwy 3&95, Cranbrook BC V1C 7B2.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mcphersonfh.com

THANK YOU

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHEERS & JEERS

To the Doctors and Nurses at the Invermere Hospital for the TLC I received at the time of my heart attack: Dr. Page, Dr. Ross, and Dr. Rose. My thanks to Nic Veen for bringing my daughters to Calgary to pick me up and bring us all safely home. Thanks to Pat Zaleschuk, Pat Allen, Shayne and Robyn, for flowers. Linda Forbes for fresh fruit. To Sandy Ferguson for his prayers and to a whole lot of friends for get well cards and good health wishes.

My Sincere Thanks, Julia Perrin

A powerful & fun Spiritual Seminar “The Art of Acceptance” with Facilitator Crisanna MacLeod.

What to do: New ways to think and respond with 5 use-everyday techniques.

Know and like yourself. Always.

From there, offer acceptance and kindness to others who are important to you.

Invermere Introductory Sessions are held at the following times: Thursday Feb. 28, 7:00 pm or Saturday Mar. 1, 11:00 am.

Cost: $10.00 or 2 for $15.00. Pre Registration required: 342-8947 or info@tygconnections.com, subject : acceptance.

Seminar 5 weeks – Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Cost $225.00 prepaid in full (payments available) Live, love, laugh and be happy with new ways to be all you intend to be.

CHEERS to Romy Wood & friend, who stayed with my son Michael at Panorama until ski patrol arrived. You set a great example!

David Thompson Jr. Girls Basketball Team would like to thank the following businesses for their support during our home tournament Feb. 8/9, 2008: Tim Hortons, Sobeys, AG Valley Foods, Quality Bakery, D.R. Sports, Columbia Valley Trading Company.

THANK YOU!

CHEERS to the man who stopped his car and gave me a chocolate bar and wished me Happy Valentine’s Day! CHEERS to Dave’s Book Bar for working so hard to provide our community with the Vancouver Sun and B.C. Province. The only place in the valley to catch up on provincial news!!!

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Now with climate controlled units.

Call 342-3637

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

For lease 800 sq. ft. 2nd . Floor office space in Radium, 403559-9625.

Radium Fully Furnished Condo for Rent This 1 bdrm fully furnished condo located in the luxurious Sable Ridge complex comes complete with king sized bed, Penthouse furnishings and accents, along with everything you will need to make this retreat-like condo home. This is the largest one bdrm condo in the complex which features a spacious living and dining room, large deck overlooking the pool, 2 hot tubs, and full vistas of the Rockies. All this plus heated underground parking, ensuite, laundry, water, heat, and electricity are included. Make this award winning complex home at only $1400 per month.

Min. 6 month lease. For more information please phone 403861-5656.

Two bdrm, two bath luxury condo for long-term rent in Sable Ridge Resort, Radium.

Fully furnished and stocked with amenities. Just move in. For pictures of similar unit see www. ownerdirect.com, unit #96922. (this is only a one bdrm but it looks the same). Furnished with Penthouse Furnishings, gourmet kitchen, ensuite laundry, 2 queen beds, TV, DVD, fireplace, underground parking, 2 outdoor hotubs, seasonal pool, storage unit. Long term rental. $1000/ month + utilities, call Joe at 403-830-0799.

WANTED TO RENT Professional single man requires unfurnished 1 bdrm suite. Local references available, N/S, call 341-7223.

SUITE FOR RENT Monthly or weekly units available for working couples or individuals with or without kitchens. Call Motel Bavaria in Radium, 347-9915.

Furnished rental in Radium, starting at $425.00, utilities included, 341-7022 Radium 4 bdrm, 2 bath bsmt suite. $1375 includes utilities.

Donna or Verna 342-6010.

2 bdrm basement suite.

Invermere. Close to everything.

N/S, N/P. Partially furnished. $900/month. 341-6287.

Radium, 2 bdrm condo for rent in Copperhorn Town. 2 bath, ensuite in master bedroom, brand new, all appliances included, W/D, wood stove in living room. $1100/month, available immediately, 403899-1330.

REAL ESTATE

NEW LISTING UNIT 102, THE PINEWOOD, RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ENJOY Radium’s newest development, The Pinewood, in this new one bedroom with den condo featuring air conditioning, gas fireplace, all new appliances, ensuite stacking laundry unit and heated underground parking with storage locker. Ground floor patio has direct access to green space perfect for pet owners. No GST makes this an affordable full time or seasonal home!

199,500

$

Rockies West Realty Ross Newhouse

Representative, Recreational Specialist

230 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 Bus: 250.347.2321 • www.newhouseconnect.com

Sable Ridge Resort: Luxury in Radium, long-term rental. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, unfurnished, 930 sq. ft., outdoor pool, hot tub, fireplace, $1200 plus utilities.

The Peaks in Radium, 2 bdrm furnished, long-term, recreation centre, pool, $1350 includes electricity. Invermere: 3 bdrm unfurnished townhouse at David Thompson Terrace, garage, longterm, $1350 plus utilities. Black Forest Village: 2 bdrm, longterm lease, garage available, $1200 plus utilities. Call Eric Redeker at Rocky Mountain Realty, 250-342-5914.

Canal Flats: Brand new condo in Jade Landing. Kitchen, nook, and living room, deck, 2 bdrms & bath upstairs, unfinished basement. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave. N/S, N/P, prefer mature individuals.

Rent is $1000/month plus utilities and damage deposit of $1000. Call owner at 1-403251-5996.

Invermere, new, 2 bdrm condo. $1,200.00 includes everything, call 688-7798.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Tuesdays at noon Phone: 341-6299 Fax: 341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net

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February 22, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS HOUSE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

House in Wilder Subdivision, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances. $1350/month, plus utilities, call 342-5226 after 4:00 pm.

1975, 14x70 mobile on large well-treed lot in Canal Flats.

Beach and golf course in walking distance. 3 bdrms, 1 bath, covered deck, $140,000.00, 417-5282.

Totally renovated 2-3 bdrm house next to golf course in Edgewater.

5 appliances, wood/oil combination heat. Mature couple preferred, N/S, N/P, references required. $900/month, DD, plus utilities, 347-9500.

Radium, 2 bdrm condo for sale in Copperhorn Town. 2 bath, ensuite in master bedroom, brand new, wood stove in living room, 1100 sq ft, $249,900.00, 403-899-1330.

Assisted Living Worker Columbia Garden Village in Invermere has an opening effective immediately for a team oriented Assisted Living Worker.

Join our Team! This exciting and rewarding career opportunity offers a competitive wage and benefits, and a fresh and caring workplace environment as well as opportunity for advancement.

We invite applicants to send a resume stating qualifications and experience along with references to: Golden Life Management 1800 Willowbrook Drive Cranbrook, BC V1C 7H9 Fax 250.489.2673 Or e-mail Careers@goldenlife.ca

For the Bargain Hunter In All of Us

Life Time Warranty on all Blinds Call The Blind Guy!

Interior World

(250) 342 4406

Receptionist/Scale Person Kootenay Paving / Skandia Concrete a division of Terus Construction is searching for a full-time Receptionist/Scale Person to work out of our Invermere of¿ce. The successful candidate will be responsible but not limited to: Duties/Tasks - answering phones; - dispatching aggregate and concrete orders; - operation of truck scale; - basic bookkeeping; - typing and ¿ling.

Knowledge/Skills - pleasant, courteous and professional attitude; - basic accounting knowledge; - strong oral and written communication skills; - knowledge of computers, accuracy and attention to detail; - capable of working in a busy of¿ce environment with the ability to prioritize.

Kootenay Paving / Skandia Concrete offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive bene¿t plan.

Please send your resume by fax to 250-342-3484

WANTED: Superhero; able to leap from building to building in a single bound wearing only a hairnet, cape and tool belt (no tights required).

Maintenance/Field Tech Under the direction of our Maintenance Foreman, as Kicking Horse Coffee’s Maintenance/Field Tech, your responsibilities will be twofold.

Firstly, you will be the eyes and ears for Kicking Horse in the Field; installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing a variety of coffee brewing equipment for many of our commercial customers.

Secondly, you will help to keep the big production wheels of this charging Horse oiled and tuned by assisting the Maintenance Foreman in the troubleshooting and repair of a host of production machinery.

Required superpowers include:

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o Strong mechanical and problem solving skills o Technical job experience or training ideal o Strong service orientation, training and previous customer service experience o Excellent verbal and strong written communication skills. o Physically fit, energetic team player with a “glass half full” outlook o Ability to listen, process and learn both written and verbal technical instructions, quickly and efficiently. o Valid BC Drivers license and clean driving abstract.

Email us at mail@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450.

We will contact successful superhero wannabes.

Grizzly Mountain Grill in Radium

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

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

EAST KOOTENAY ADDICTIONS SERVICES SOCIETY

Adult Addictions Counsellor – Invermere, BC East Kootenay Addiction Services Society is hiring a permanent part-time 0.8 FTE Adult Addictions Counsellor for the Invermere area.

Job Summary The Adult Addictions Counsellor provides screening, assessment, treatment planning and individual, group and family counselling to adults affected by their own or someone else’s substance misuse. The Adult Addictions Counsellor also participates in the planning and delivering of treatment programs and community education programs in the Invermere area.

Qualifications • Bachelors Degree in an appropriate discipline suitable for addictions work within the health care field • Experience and training working with individuals, groups and families • Experience and training working with adults with concurrent disorder issues • Three years work experience in the addictions field Salary: Commensurate with HEABC Agreement, Social Worker I, Grid Level 8

Paramedical

Submit letter of application and resumé to: Dean Nicholson, Administrator East Kootenay Addiction Services Society 202, 1617 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC V1C 1B4 Fax: (250) 489-1020 E-mail: dnicholson@cintek.com For more information about our agency, please visit our website www.ekass.com Closing Date: February 29th, 2008.

Only those short listed will receive a reply.

Need Blinds? Best Quality Call The Blind Guy!

Interior World

(250) 342 4406

28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

February 22, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

VEHICLE FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

SERVICES

Radium Hot Springs 10 Unit Motel on .6 acres, zoned C1. Good starter or crew accommodation.

Redevelopment potential!

Asking $397,500.00. Exclusive.

Call Syd or Larry at 250-8628100, Syber Realty, Kelowna.

1990 Chev ¾ ton truck, 4x4, regular cab, grey, 5.7 L, automatic, $3,500.00 OBO, call 688-2730 or 342-8829.

2001 GMC 2500 HD Ext Cab SB 4x4, 6.0 litre, auto, A/C, P/S, P/B, 200,000 kms, all maintenance work up-to-date, good condition, just passed BC inspection, $14,500 OBO. Call Ross at 342-9424 (days), 3421624 (eve).

Top soil, call Elkhorn Ranch at 342-0617.

Motorized older model “Quickie” brand wheelchair. Easy to use joystick control, 16” wide seat, oxygen tank hold in back, $700.00, 342-9702.

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

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

Like new Roper washer, $75.00, 341-6043.

CLEANING SERVICES: No time to clean? Unable to clean your home? Experienced and very reliable home cleaning and house checking. Dianne Peterson, 3429702, dtpeterson@shaw.ca

WANTED Used furniture – mattresses to furnish 3 bdrm home. Family new to area, need everything, call 688-0194.

SNOWMOBILE FOR SALE 2002 Summit 800. Great shape, great running condition! $4,700.00 OBO, call 342-5336 or 403-519-5063.

1995 LEXUS LS400, 245k, silver, leather, best car I have ever owned, $9,995.00, call 3425914.

1998 Ford F150 XLT, 4x4, 196,000km, loaded, has tow package and 3rd door. $8,900.00 OBO. Matt or Angela, 347-9671.

2002 4x4, 2 door Jimmy, standard.

120, 000 km, excellent condition, $10,500.00, 347-6881.

$10,000,000 in vehicle inventory.

Go to

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to view complete inventory.

Brand new mobile kitchen island, 2 pine Ikea dressers, ¼ “ pine doll crib, call 347-6523.

Solid wood entertainment unit, armoire style. Can hold up to 38“ TV, $300.00, 347-6881.

SERVICES

Steel Cattleguard, heavy duty 16’ x 8’, $1,800.00, phone Elkhorn Ranch, 342-0617.

Bobcat for sale, Thomas 103, 1988 great working condition, $12, 500.00 OBO, 341-7022.

TOTAL HEATING SYSTEMS

HEAT PUMPS FURNACES DUCT WORK 342-1167

BUSINESS FOR SALE Small café for sale in Canal Flats. Turn-key operation. Email for more info lepan@telus.net.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The District of Invermere is currently recruiting for a Planner, a Planning Assistant, a Building Inspector, a Protective Services Officer, and a Confidential Secretary to come and join our organization. We are looking for well qualified, highly capable and responsible individuals to fill vacant and impending vacancies of the incumbents.

The Position: Planner The Planner will report directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and will coordinate all current land use planning for the community. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience working within a municipal environment or as a local government consultant and who possess the following skills: • Strong analytical abilities to understand complex issues; • Effective oral and written communication skills; • A comprehensive understanding of the importance of protecting the natural environment; • Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills; • A proven project manager that is able to balance a wide range of projects; • A strong understanding of civil engineering and municipal infrastructure; • Effective time management to meet competing demands; and • An understanding of smart growth principles and the politics that drive the land use decision making process; The position will be responsible for the preparation and implementation of all land use bylaws and polices including the: • Official Community Plan Bylaw; • Zoning Bylaw; • Sign Bylaw; • Business Regulation Bylaw; • Soil Removal and Placement Bylaw; • Tree Removal Bylaw; • Blasting Bylaw; and • The Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw.

The Planner will be required to liaise with all municipal departments, community groups, developers, community stakeholders, all levels of government and elected officials. In addition to the land use planning responsibilities, the coordinator will be required to act as the Secretary to the Board of Variance, the Advisory Design Panel, the Advisory Planning Committee and the Development Services Committee.

The Planner will be required to review all subdivision applications and prepare written reports for the Approving Officer or Deputy Approving Officer. This position may eventually assume the responsibilities of the Deputy Approving Officer

The Position: Planning Assistant

Planning and Development is looking for a person who believes quality development is essential to a healthy and vibrant community. The successful candidate for this position will exercise considerable latitude of judgment in the application of daily routines, the analysis and co-ordination of development proposals, interpretation of applicable land use legislation, bylaws, policies and procedures.

The primary responsibilities of the Planning Assistant include: • Processing land-use development applications (e.g. re-zonings, development permits and subdivisions); • Responding to inquiries concerning land use issues from the public and other government agencies; • Preparing related reports and recommendations for advisory bodies and Council; and • Performing necessary record keeping, application tracking and data entry duties; • While considerable independence of judgment is authorized, this position will work closely with senior staff in a mentorship role.

The successful candidate shall preferably possess: A Bachelor’s degree in Geography or Community Planning; OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field supplemented by urban/community planning courses; OR a diploma and/or certificate in a land use and/or planning related program supplemented with municipal work experience.

The Position: Building Inspector The ideal candidate for this vacant position will have completed the Level 1 Certification exam provided by the Building Officials Association of BC, and hold a valid BC drivers licence. Applicants with a proven technical background may be considered in a development capacity for this position.

Reporting to the Manager of Building and Protective Services, the successful applicant will have a thorough knowledge of the B.C. Building Code, Plumbing Code, and Municipal Bylaws. Primary duties include examining and reviewing building plans, drawings and applicable documentation to ensure adequacy and conformance to bylaws, codes and standards. Perform regulatory work including; inspections of ongoing construction and property to ensure conformance to bylaws, codes and standards; and taking the necessary action to ensure all deficiencies and/or requirements are corrected. The work involves the input and retrieval of information from our computer system for the issuing of permits and the performance of inspections.

How to apply: Please forward your resume stating the position you are applying for no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday February 29th, 2008 to: District of Invermere, 914-8th Avenue, PO Box 339Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

The Position: Protective Services/ Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position involves inspectional and regulatory work in the enforcement of specific bylaws and regulations. The work entails extensive contact and liaison with the public and although the work is performed within policy, bylaw and regulation guidelines and limits, incumbents will exercise independent judgment and action on most assignments. The more difficult problems and policy matters are referred to and discussed with a superior who checks and reviews work performance in terms of conformance to established procedures and practices and for effectiveness of inspectional and regulatory services rendered.

Considerable knowledge of the bylaws and regulations related to Municipal operations such as zoning, unsightly premises, illegal suites, signs, nuisance, parking and business licenses is required. The successful candidate must display the ability to investigate complaints and enforce bylaws and other regulations with tact, impartiality, firmness and the use of sound judgment.

Completion of high school supplemented by courses related to the work and sound experience in inspectional and enforcement work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Level 1 & Level 2 Bylaw Enforcement Certification or related law enforcement experience is desirable. The successful applicant must have a valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

The Position: Confidential Secretary Our Corporate Services Department has an opportunity for interested candidates to apply for the permanent full-time position of Confidential Secretary. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this challenging position is responsible for a variety of duties including: preparing Council meeting agendas and packages; recording, transcribing and distributing the minutes of Council meetings, producing a variety of correspondence and records related to Council, keeping up-to-date databases and files of in-process and adopted bylaws and providing information and assistance to Council, staff and the general public.

The successful applicant will have 3-5 years of experience in a similar position. The Confidential Secretary must possess strong computer skills and written communication skills with good knowledge of business communications. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized; details oriented, and have the ability to multi-task and handle a fast-paced environment. Local Government experience and knowledge of procedural rules including Robert’s Rules of Order is preferred.

The successful candidate must be willing to work evenings every second Tuesday in order to attend Council Meetings; other evening work may be required.

For information on these positions you can contact:

Chris Prosser

Chief Administrative Officer 250.342-9281 ext #225 cao@invermere.net

or

Colleen Goodey

Corporate Officer 250.342-9281 ext #228 cgoodey@invermere.net

These opportunities may remain open until suitable candidates are found.

We appreciate your interest however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

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February 22, 2008

BUSINESS FOR SALE

CAREERS

CAREERS

Massage and Day Spa, located in The Prestige Inn at Radium Hot Springs BC. A professional and well established business since 1988, fully equipped for massage and esthetics. $40,000.00, call Monita at 250-347-6420, evenings.

SKI or BOARD ALL DAY AND SLING PIZZA ALL NIGHT Peppi’s Italian fuel is looking to hire an energetic, customer service oriented server to work evenings Friday, Saturday and 1 or 2 other nights a week. You must be over 19 years of age.

Contact Laura or Tim at Peppi’s.

Phone 342-3421 or E-mail peppisitalianfuel@yahoo.ca ___________________ Now hiring, no experience necessary. Training will be provided for manicures and pedicures. Call Pamper Yourself Spa, ask for Monica, 341-6266.

Fax resume, 341-6267 or email monica@pamperyourselfspa. com. _____________________ Store Clerks needed. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities. Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada. _____________________ Busy Motel needs housekeeping staff. Call Motel Bavaria in Radium, 347-9915.

Full-time Journeyman Carpenter/Apprentice wanted for local construction company.

Must have knowledge and experience in all phases of residential construction.

Competitive wages – dependant on experience, possible benefits/ incentive package. Call 3422053 or forward resume to ncmconstruction@telus.net or fax 342-2057.

CAREERS Construction Labourer, male/ female, no experience necessary.

Local work, transportation provided, 403-563-8589, leave message.

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

Patty’s Greenhouse is looking for full and part –time employees for the 2008 season. No experience necessary, will train. Call 250346-3399 or 250-341-1087, ask for Patty.

Full-time labourer for local construction company. Wages dependent on experience: possible benefits/incentive package. Call 342-2053 or forward resume to ncmconstruction@telus.net or fax 342-2057.

BIG HORN MEADOWS RESORT requires full time room attendants to clean rooms, balconies, and stairways.

Experience an asset. Wages $13/ hour, 40hours/week. Fax resume to 250-347-2311 or email pbusch@bighornmeadows.ca.

We Work At Play!

Voted “Best Conditioned Course in BC” in 2005, Eagle Ranch Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course located in picturesque Invermere, British Columbia. Last season Eagle Ranch proudly unveiled a magnificent clubhouse complete with an expanded Golf Shop, full service dining room, meeting room and lounge.

At Eagle Ranch, our approach to golf operations is simple – we strive to provide the ultimate guest experience - which means hiring and retaining employees who strive for excellence in all that they do. We are looking for team players with a ‘can do’ attitude to contribute positively to our continued growth. Our ideal candidates will possess characteristics that reflect our corporate values of caring, integrity, excellence, team spirit and financial responsibility.

Positions for 2008 Golf Season Eagle Ranch Golf Course is looking to hire individuals in the following departments for the duration of the golf season (April 3 – Oct 13) and beyond:

• • • •

Turf Maintenance Ambassadors Beverage Cart Servers Customer Care

• • • •

Golf Shop Kitchen – Line Cooks and Prep Cooks Restaurant Hostess Restaurant Servers

We offer competitive wages, a complete staff uniform and golf privileges at one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country! Full-time and part-time positions available.

Resumes may be sent confidentially to: Eagle Ranch Golf Course RR #3, M-2, C-11 Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 Email: careers@eagleranchresort.com Fax: 1-250-342-2563

Employment/Life Skills Counsellor We are searching for a qualified Employment/Lifeskills Counsellor to provide part-time, employment counselling, services to clients of the Columbia Valley Employment Centre in Invermere, BC and to provide counselling, support and lifeskills training to clients of the Community Assistance Program, as well as coordinate an employment program for older workers.

Fitz Flooring Ltd. is a company about people - people working together to provide our customers with outstanding service, advice and assistance.

Fitz Flooring, Invermere, is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team!

The ideal candidate will take part in all aspects of our store inluding: • Customer service ... include greeting and selling in our showroom, answering phones and taking client information.

• Warehouse duties ... including receiving, order management, deliveries, inventory management, preparing jobs to go out and may include some building of displays etc.

• Help in keeping showroom clean and stocked.

Applicant must be in good physical condition, have positive attitude and have own transportation Customer service and computer skills are an asset. • Salary and incentives based on experiance.

Please forward your resumes hr@fitzflooring.com or by fax attention HR 403-686-3371 0302-SP20188

Initially this position will require full time hours, but will evolve into a three-four day per week position.

The Employment Counsellor is responsible for delivering needs assessments, career counselling, job search coaching, assisting clients with decision making and Return to Work Action Planning, occupational research, training plan development, and assisting clients to submit applications to Community Coordinators for funded programs. The Life Skills and Coordinator positions require the ability to provide counselling and support to clients with multiple barriers, as well as coordinate and deliver some of the content of two-twelve week employment programs for older workers, being delivered in the spring and fall of 2008.

The following training and education is preferred: • A University Degree with a vocational or human relations base, or, Certification in Career Counselling or Life Skills.

• 3 years minimum experience working directly with clients in the employment field.

• Some related experience in administration, report writing, client tracking, and strong organizational skills.

• Computer literacy with MS Office Applications and Internet.

• Familiar with local community resources, labour market, educational programs and Federal and Provincial programs.

Please submit your resumé and cover letter in confidence to: Program Manager Columbia Valley Employment Centre PO Box 957, 1313 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 OR Email to: smsteele@telus.net Steele O’Neil and Associates, Inc. is an employment services and consulting firm serving communities in BC. The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative.

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

February 22, 2008

THE FAMILY

A PROCLAMATION TO THE WORLD

The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

W

e the first Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

All human beings – male and female – are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.

In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.

The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife.

We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.

We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God’s eternal plan.

Husband and Wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives – mothers and fathers – will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.

The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honour marital vows with complete fidelity.

Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation.

Extended families should lend support when needed.

We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.

We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

This proclamation was read by President Gorden B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23rd, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah. © 1995 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. English approval: 10/95. 35602

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February 22, 2008

FAITH

What God says, counts Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship God is mindful of the falling sparrow, the hungry raven, and the hairs you leave in your brush.

How much more is He concerned about you?

And if He’s concerned about you, don’t you think He would want to tell you about it? Thankfully, this isn’t merely a matter of thinking logically. We stand on Jesus’ own promises. A few weeks ago at Kids Klub, we were talking about prayer. As I was sharing, I happened to mention that God has a phone number: Jeremiah 33:3. As soon as I said that, one of the guys got out of his chair and ran to the front. “Uncle Wayne, would you get a piece of paper and a pen and write that number down for me?”

Blake was the young fellow’s name; he wanted to go home and “phone” God. What an opportunity to explain that God doesn’t need a phone to hear our prayers.

He is always listening to His children, and He hears our every word, and He knows our every thought.

To fully understand what is being said in Jeremiah 33:3, you have to include verse 32: “Thus says the Lord Who made (the earth), the Lord who formed it to establish it—the Lord is His name. Call to Me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”

God, the Creator, of the earth, of the skies, of the

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universe, wants us to call out to Him. Not only does He want us to call out to Him, He wants to answer us.

In other words, He wants to spend time with us.

Take time to get to know God, talk to Him, yes, but also take time to listen to what He has to say. Spend time in His Word. Get away to a quiet place, turn on some worship music, and listen for that still small voice of a Loving Father who wants to spend time with you, “and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”

If you want to know more about prayer, give us a call. We at Radium Christian Fellowship, have opened up a prayer centre on Main Street West in Radium Hot Springs, right next to Fat Boys Pizza.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction: “Welcome to the Family of God.” Pastor Jared Enns ministering.

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

For sermons online: www.sermonplayer.com/lwac Pastor Jared Enns • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535 WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY Sunday 8:30 a.m. Communion at All Saints, Edgewater Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Communion Service Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s Church during the message part of the service.

Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere Saturday 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday 9 a.m. Mass St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday 11 a.m. Mass St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats • Sunday 4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079

Invermere Christian Supplies Invermere Christian Supplies

www.invermerechristiansupplies.com

1229-7th Ave., Invermere

WE SELL REAL ESTATE

• Radium • Invermere • Panorama • Windermere • Fairmont

342-6415

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

rayfergusonrealty.ca WHY WOULDN’T YOU! Spacious home on big lot with mountain views. Decks front & back.

22 x 24 garage/workshop. Great value!

$384,500 MLS# K167590

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

February 22, 2008

The 2008

Mazda CX-9 With two helpings of sport and a healthy dose of utility, the Mazda CX-9 was voted best in its class this year. Quick and agile, Mazda has been able to infuse sports-car qualities into a solid, roomy SUV. Drop in to Cranbrook Mazda today and see for yourself what all the excitement is about.

CREDIT PROBLEMS? Less than perfect credit? Take steps to start rebuilding your credit right now with Cranbrook Mazda. Call Karen and start today.

TRADES WELCOME DL#11562

Herb Amaral Jorge Garcia Karen Bidder

Travis Butz

Sales Manager Sales Consultant Financial Services Sales Consultant Manager

• www.cranbrookmazda.com • 250-426-3133 • 888-616-1555

2008 Silverado LT or Sierra SLE “Rockies Edition” Crew 4x4 30

Nicely loaded including air conditioning, tilt steering, power windows & locks, keyless entry, CD/MP3 player, locking rear differential, trailer tow package, integrated trailer brake control, Z85 handling/ trailering suspension, autotrac 4 wheel drive, floor mats, 40/20/40 split bench seat, 4 wheel anti-lock braking system, 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and tow/haul mode, fog lights, solar ray tinted windows (deep tint on rear door/window glass), body side moldings, tire pressure monitoring system, 5 year/160,000 km warranty & so much more!

Powered By: 5.3 litre Vortec V8 with active Fuel Management System rated at 27 mpg highway.

PROMO PRICE

$

37,995

LEASE FOR:

$

399

/month + taxes 30 mth lease at 1.9% APR on approved credit.

*Requires $5,675 down payment (or equivalent trade) plus taxes. Lease based on capitalized cost of $39,995 as $2,000 manufacturer to dealer discount is not available on subsidized interest rate offers. Total paid $17,645 + $2,117.40 taxes = $19,762.40. Purchase option available.

1142 – 304th Street, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 3E1 KIMBERLEY (250) 427-4895 CRANBROOK (250) 489-2525 C H E C K

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1-800-388-1156

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