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The Pioneer celebrated its fifth anniversary by hosting the sale outside The Artym Gallery in downtown Invermere, with proceeds to the fund-raising efforts by local firefighters for a new rescue vehicle. Including the $1,000 donation, the sale raised exactly $2,000.

Here Dagmar and Marvin, left, are pictured with Lions Club member Rick Hoar, left, who was working at the sale along with volunteer Kathy McNeil. Our thanks to both of them!

The rescue vehicle will cost a whopping $450,000 but the fund has now passed the $300,000 mark, according to Rick Hoar. The Lions Club is assisting with the project in order to issue tax-deductible receipts to any individual or business wishing to donate. For more information, please call Rick Hoar at 250-342-9482.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

September 25, 2009

Valley NEWS

Invermere says yes to CPR lodge chip in more funding for the move.

“I am not sure if a committee could raise $50,000 between now and spring.

Council has voted 4-1 in favour of That’s why it should be included in our moving the old CPR lodge on Fort Point budget discussion,” he said. to a new location beside the tennis courts Councillor Al Miller remained opat Kinsmen Beach. posed to moving the lodge to the sugAfter lengthy discussion – and one gested location. councillor switching sides – on Tuesday, “There is a place for it and the right September 22nd, District of Invermere place is the museum site,” he said. council decided to convert the former He added that while he knows the tourist camp to a municipal hall. historical society is not enthusiastic about The deliberations began on Monday, the building, those residents who are enSeptember 21st when the district held an thused should work with the society. open house inside the old Canadian Pa“I encourage those people to become cific Railway lodge on Fort Point to expart of the historical society because they plain the proposal to residents. are tired and need extra help. If this projTo make space for the lodge near ect could bring new blood to the historiKinsmen Beach, the old asphalt tennis cal society, it would be of benefit.” courts and defunct washrooms will be But Mayor Taft responded: “I don’t torn down. The hall portion of the lodge want to force the building onto a soci– not the attached living quarters – will ety that is not interested and doesn’t even be moved to the edge of the space and the seem interested in new membership.” district envisages creating green space in Spring Hawes told council that she front of it. had lost sleep over the decision, but ultiThe relocation will cost $107,800, of mately decided, “We need to see beyond which $51,800 has already been pledged right now and find value in things we by in-kind donations, the District of can’t replicate. Once it is gone, we can’t Invermere, and the Weir family, who are recreate that history. I don’t want to see us selling the property where the lodge now lose that piece of history.” stands. That leaves around $50,000 that In summing up, Mayor Taft made an needs to be raised between now and when VISION OF THE FUTURE – Top: a digital representation of how the lodge will observation about the split in the comthe building is moved in the spring. look in its new location. Bottom: Mayor Gerry Taft and Chief Administrative Officer munity over this issue.

Around 85 residents attended Mon- Chris Prosser speak to residents at an open house inside the old CPR lodge.

“This is a broad generalization but I day’s open house. Council received 60 have noticed that the people who have Councillor Bob Campsall then spoke in favour of comment forms, of which about 50 were lived here the longest tend to be less supthe move, saying, “The amount of money is not huge. portive of the proposal. People from out of town are in favour of the move.

On Tuesday, about 20 people attended the council I have no fear that it will be a drag on the District of in support, because they look at it with fresh eyes and meeting to hear the decision. Mayor Gerry Taft began Invermere.” say – this is Invermere, this is who you are.”

Ray Brydon reminded people that when the decithe discussion by stating its value to the community.

Council then voted, with Ray Brydon joining sion first came before council last summer, he voted “It is my belief that the building is an important Mayor Taft, Spring Hawes and Bob Campsall in fapart of Invermere’s history and one of the first exam- against it. While some of his previous concerns are vour. After the decision, Ray Brydon put out a chalnow relieved, “I am concerned about where the mon- lenge to all those in favour of the decision to raise ples of tourism in the valley,” he said.

He added that already people have offered dona- ey is coming from and I would like to find a society $50,000 before spring. tions of time, money and materials to the cause. With to take over and manage it. If those can be resolved, I To get the ball rolling, Mayor Taft stood up and that in mind, the project “is realistic and achievable to would support the motion,” he said. presented district staff with a personal cheque for Mayor Taft then said he expected the district could $1,000 in aid of the relocation. accomplish over several years.”

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• September 17th: RCMP responded to a complaint of break-and-enter at Konig Meats on 7th Avenue, Invermere. Entry was gained through a window and a sum of money was stolen.

• September 18th: At 7:51 a.m., RCMP received a report of a trailer, black flat deck with two red Canam quads, stolen from Hewitt Road. At the same time on Binnie Road in Radium, a 1996 Ford Ranger was stolen that was related to quad thefts. Kelowna Detachment received information and as a result of following up on this information, the flat deck and two quads were recovered. An adult male and female from the Kelowna area have been charged with possession of stolen property. The red Ford Ranger was seen in the area and is still outstanding.

• September 18th: At 6 p.m., RCMP received a complaint of theft of monies from the Invermere Dry Cleaners. The theft occurred while the secondary business next to the dry cleaners was open.

• September 19th: RCMP members attended to the Ritz Motel in Radium after a report of a disturbance between two males. It was discovered that the two males were roommates. Their argument led to some pushing, but no charges were requested.

• September 19th: Columbia Valley members responded to an assault and theft complaint in the early hours at Lake Enid. A group of males from Alberta were in the area and advised they were assaulted by some local youths. While there, males were observed to be going through the victims’ vehicle, and camera items and parts were stolen. RCMP members were given a good description. Investigation continues.

• RCMP members worked at the Show and Shine Car Show on Saturday with extra members. A number of tickets were issued to drivers who were found to be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Act. All the tickets were for causing loud and unnecessary noise, along with driving without due care and attention.

This was my first car show event, and I found that given all the vehicles that attended the show, only a small percentage decided to put on a show for the public.

Again, the majority of the people were car enthusiasts who enjoyed looking at some of the work done by the owners, while a minority didn’t seem to appreciate the police attending to put a bit of a damper on the parade.

It is the same minority of people who did not appreciate the enforcement, who are the first to go very vocal when something goes wrong, and then they demand to know why the police were not present.

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Columbia Valley RCMP had a quiet summer, Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac told Invermere council on Tuesday, September 22nd.

“Although the summer was busy, given the attractions we have to offer in the valley, this summer was by no means as busy as last,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac said.

In July and August, RCMP responded to 149 calls for service. In the same months last year,

RCMP responded to 237 calls. That is a decrease of 37.1 percent.

Council also discussed complaints about traffic on 13th Avenue, where the district has installed raised crosswalks to slow vehicles down.

Staff Sgt. Shehovac said that since the school year began, he has patrolled the area during the times school is starting and letting out.

“I am out there in the morning in my police car and I have instructed my members that it’s what I expect of them. If people are not satisfied with our visibility there, then I’ll fix that.”

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

September 25, 2009

Fairmont trails system voted down again

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff In a referendum held on Saturday, September 19th, residents of Fairmont Hot Springs defeated a proposal to fund the maintenance of a parks and trails network.

By a vote of 147 to 96, voters opposed a property tax of, at most, 20 cents per $1,000 of assessed value that would fund the proposal.

“I am disappointed with the results,” said Area F Director Wendy Booth. “However, the voter turnout was good. That tells me the community took time to educate themselves about the proposed parks and trails concept. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote.”

It was the second time residents were asked to express their approval for an extensive parks and trails system throughout Fairmont and south to Columere Park. In 2006, an alternative approval process showed residents did not support the proposal.

Last year, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort donated the time of an architect to draw up plans for the trail network.

With more concrete plans, the idea went back to the public for a decision last weekend.

Norm Macdonell is the acting pres-

ident of the Fairmont Area Recreation and Trails Society.

“I expected it would be close but I didn’t think it would fail by so much,” Mr. Macdonell said of the 60 percent opposition.

“Maybe the perception was that the trails are just for tourists,” he added.

“People who vacation here and have second homes here can’t vote.”

Wendy Booth attributed the failure to the proposed tax system, which would see residents pay for maintenance of the trails. The construction of the trails would have been funded through donations.

“I think whenever government proposes a tax increase, there will always be a certain amount of opposition,” Ms. Booth said.

“While it is hard for me to speculate why people voted against it, I think in the end the proposed tax increase was greater than the perceived benefits that the parks and trails proposal would provide.”

The Recreation and Trails Society will meet next month to discuss the results, but Mr. Macdonell said they can proceed with trails that aren’t on the road right of way.

“We can still do some projects and slowly progress with trails on Crown land,” he said.

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September 25, 2009

Piece of the past preserved

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

Saving the old CPR lodge is the right thing to do.

Will everyone agree on the location? No. Will there be financial costs attached? Yes. Will council’s decision lead to many differences of opinion about how it should be used? Yes. However, in principle, preserving heritage buildings – even those as worn and dilapidated as the old CPR lodge, also known as the Weir house after the last owners – is an important and vital mandate of local government.

And whatever your views, the controversy about the lodge has raised public consciousness regarding our own history. Until recently, only a small, hardworking and dedicated group of volunteers known as the Windermere Historical Society were committed to this task, and they do a wonderful job considering their limited resources.

Discussion about the lodge has raised all kinds of questions about whether our history is worth preserving. Special mention should go to Joe and Elizabeth Klein, with their devotion to antiques and all things of another age. They were the among first people to express interest in saving the lodge, and that was the match that lit the flame. Since then, many others have come forward and it’s heartwarming to see that there are people here who care about saving historical buildings, some of which, sadly, have already been lost.

Lately The Pioneer has written about a couple of other area buildings worth preserving: the old park warden’s house in Kootenay National Park, and the Earl Grey Cabin in the Purcells.

Of course, it isn’t that simple. Every heritage building comes with a price tag that is often higher than the cost of replacement. But wouldn’t it be great if a community group was formed with the specific goal of preserving old buildings? It could spearhead a movement to obtain government grants and private donations for such a worthy cause as this.

Historical Lens

Mountain goat in captivity This photo from the Windermere Valley Museum archives shows a mountain goat without its horns. The only information attached to the photo reveals that the goat was shipped to the New York City Zoo. To hear about the plight of local mountain goats today, see Page 31.

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Car show ‘burnout’ dangerous Dear Editor: The car show in Radium was great this year, with more than 900 vehicles! However, one problem has emerged in the past few years. The “parade” is no longer sanctioned by the event itself. This is understandable and is no doubt due to “liability issues.” The problem is the unofficial “burnout” event. Don’t get me wrong; I like fast cars as much as the next guy, but the way it happens is a disaster waiting to happen.

It is arranged off the record by word-of-mouth every year. The event organizers and the police can’t continue to ignore this. They should team up and sanction the event so that it can be done safely. Crowds cheering on hundreds of owners of very powerful cars — many of whom don’t drive

them very often and are waiting for an opportunity to show off and see what their cars can do — all within a few feet of spectators on a public street is a recipe for a lethal accident. It is surprising to me that such a tragedy hasn’t happened yet.

Are the police concerned with public safety, or would they rather knowingly let people do something dangerous, just so that they can write a ticket? Would it not be possible to set up a closed course with a safe viewing area? Would the police and event organizers not be partly to blame, or at least have some feeling of guilt if someone were to be hit? If I were in their shoes, “I told them not to,” would not be good enough to clear my conscience.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7

September 25, 2009

Invermere council refused advice

Dear Editor:

This is my second comment regarding Mayor Taft’s plan for the old CPR lodge. In my last letter, I discussed the group of very well-qualified citizens that volunteered to help. Here, I would like to comment on the process by which council reached their current proposal.

I understand the district had access to the East Kootenay heritage planner a year ago at no cost. The heritage planner would come to Invermere and provide information on heritage values, give examples of creative projects that have been performed throughout B.C. and could have provided guidance on funding and methods of engaging the public.

The district decided not to utilize these resources.

After the district, apparently, shelved the project in the spring, a group of citizens assembled in order to preserve the lodge in Invermere. This group of volunteers met regularly and discussed a wide range of opportunities for the preservation of the lodge and its future use.

The group shared common beliefs: there were no shortage of beneficial community uses for the lodge; there was a definite social and economic value to its preservation; and that over time the various funding mechanisms including operating revenue would make the project economically viable.

The group identified a full range of preservation and relocation work, developed cost estimates and potential schedules. The group submitted funding requests to the Community Adjustment Fund and to the Columbia Basin Trust and identified the need to explore the other funding sources including philanthropic donors. The group realized that while donations of “goods and services in kind” would likely be available, the

initial effort should be to fund the work with revenue from sources “outside the valley” and to only ask local contractors for donations as a “last resort.”

With this information in hand, the group requested a meeting with Mayor Taft and chief administrative officer Chris Prosser. The intent was to: • foster a collaborative environment; • review the district’s commitment to the project and to discuss the contributions that the district had resolved to provide; • discuss the operating costs for other district facilities and to discuss the potential operation and costs for the lodge, as well as potential revenue; • discuss the potential to access grant funding with the assistance of the district staff in preparation of the grant applications; and • gather the required information to prepare a formal recommendation with a specific business plan.

The mayor and chief administrative officer decided not to have that meeting.

It appears that they did not like, trust or believe in the group of citizens, or they truly did not believe in preservation of the CPR lodge as a heritage structure.

After this setback, the group of citizens essentially fragmented, and the mayor and Mr. Prosser reverted to the same plan they had a year ago – preserve only part of the lodge.

I recall, at the All Candidates Forum, one of the elder, incumbent councillors “chiding” the newcomer candidates who were full of enthusiasm, ambitious plans and vision for the community. Essentially, he said, “You don’t understand how it really works.” After numerous community projects that have stalled in the district office, I can honestly say that, “Now, I do know how it works.”

Nick Berzins, Invermere

Corrections • The photograph of the Upper Ranch at Radium belonging to the McKay family in the September 11th Pioneer was taken in 1960, not 1910.

Annie E. McKay, who was pictured in the photograph, died in 1966.

• In the September 18th issue, it was stated that Dr. Richard Kanan is an orthodontist at the Invermere Dental Clinic. In fact, Dr. Kanan is a family dentist who does some orthodontics.

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September 25, 2009

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New sales tax will harm, not harmonize Dear Editor: I have recently received some emails from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax. May I address the question these documents posed to their reader: “Without harmonization, these sectors (investment, export goods and natural resources) will be placed at such a disadvantage they will not survive.

How do you propose to make our economy competitive for investment?”

What an outdated, alarmist scare tactic. Without the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), these sectors certainly will survive and, if they don’t, then new or improved sectors better suited to the needs of British Columbians as a whole will evolve. The heart of why the HST is being forced upon us is that the federal government is offering $1.6 billion to B.C. so they can create a more industrialized province out west.

The reason this is even being considered is because the current administration has made such a financial mess that this boost would make their figures look

slightly less ridiculous.

The way this tax is supposed to help the average citizen is through a “value-added chain.” This is an undeniable euphemism for the trickle-down effect. The idea is that if huge corporations can create goods at a lower costs, they will pass them down the supply chain at a reduced cost. Realistically, the first thing that will happen if goods are cheaper is huge bonuses for company executives.

On the flip side, small service-based industries, the same ones that have helped B.C. stay afloat during tough times, will suffer immensely when people can’t afford seven percent more for their services and their employees are, sadly, sent away.

So how can we make ourselves more attractive for investment? We can start with a better-run governing body to help us out of our deficit. Also, foreign investment means that people from outside B.C. will profit from our work. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as these investments do act as a stimulus for growth, but do not believe that investments are a magic end that will make all British Columbians wealthier.

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It is also ridiculous to say that HST is going to help fixed-income and low-income homes. Even if they are reimbursed quarterly, how are many struggling individuals going to keep track of this? It simply will not happen, or will be estimated poorly.

Also, those who are truly experiencing hardship during this recession will be forced to take on more debt to cover the extra seven percent. This means that even if they get their seven-percent HST back, they will still be sinking further into debt each quarter from interest charges.

Lastly, I would like to note that, even though an estimated 85 percent of British Columbians oppose HST, we will still likely see this quick fix disguised as a long-term solution forced on us as the law. None of this extra money is going to be used to help our educational or health care systems and these sectors should certainly be more important than a new tax which ignores them completely.

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Nancy Ballard thanks council for saving lodge Dear Editor: Council has made a difficult decision, but one I know to be right for the people of Invermere and its visitors.

Council moved to save a beautiful old building, a very visible part of Invermere’s history. I respect the members who voted in favour of this controversial issue. They not only have integrity but courage. As Bob Campsall said: “Where would Invermere be today without the leaders of our past?” I thank, too, the leaders of today.

Early on in this endeavour I learned how much easier it is to work towards a goal when a community becomes involved. I have so many others to thank.

I thank Brian Geis of The Pioneer for his numerous passionate articles concerning the CPR lodge. He started people thinking about saving a piece of our history. Community members attended an open house, made phone calls, sent emails and attended a public meeting to state their support. Volunteers offered

their services in spite of tough economic times. This means a great deal to me and I believe that your work will make a difference to Invermere for years to come.

I thank Nick Berzins for his insight and experience. He initiated and organized a group of committed people and shared his knowledge of the granting process which allowed the project to move in a positive direction.

I especially thank Gerry Taft, Mayor.

Without him this vote would not have happened. He has never wavered from his convictions and worked tirelessly to share his vision. Gerry was always respectful of other views but remained true to his belief that the lodge belongs in Invermere.

And finally I thank my husband, Larry, who has helped and supported me for 15 months in reaching my goal.

I am so very happy and I look forward to attending a function at the lodge in its new location.

Sign vandalism hurts work of arts council Dear Editor: I am writing on behalf of Columbia Valley Arts to express our frustration and disappointment that once again our Upcoming Event sign at the Panorama turn-off has been vandalized.

We are a small, hard-working volunteer organization seeking to provide high-quality cultural events and activities for all members of the valley community. Vandalizing our signage is a direct attack on our ability to continue to provide what we believe to be a valuable community service.

First of all, there is a financial impact in that a number of the letters we use on the sign were stolen.

These letters are a durable plastic design intended for long-term use and will cost several hundred dollars to replace. And we will now have to look seriously at a lockable plexiglass cover for the sign which will cost in excess

of $500 to install. This financial impact comes at a time when we have just been informed that government support to the arts is to be cut by 50 percent or more.

Secondly, maintenance and updating of the sign is entirely a volunteer task and when their efforts are disregarded and degraded in this fashion, volunteers lose interest in working with the organization. Finally, the signage is a community service and when profane language appears on the sign, it leaves a very bad impression for visitors and residents alike.

In summary, I would request that the culprits return the letters for the sign to us and would invite them to apply their creative instincts to work with us on maintaining the signs rather than creating cost, frustration and embarrassment for the community at large.

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The Bear Smart program is a proactive conservation strategy that encourages efforts to reduce bear/human conflicts. The goal of the program is to focus efforts on addressing the root causes of bear/ human conflicts, reduce the number of conflicts and ultimately reduce the number of bears that have to be destroyed due to conflicts.

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September 25, 2009

New fate for old bank

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Local residents gathered at the Edgewater Community Hall last week to discuss the fate of the old Kootenay Savings Credit Union building located on Sinclair Street.

Edgewater resident and Area G Director Gerry Wilkie presided over the meeting, designed to hash out ideas for the old building and the land upon which it sits. In the end, residents agreed to form a small committee of citizens to evaluate the ideas that were presented.

“I was very pleased with the response of the people who were there,” Mr. Wilkie said.

There is a long history associated with the building, which housed the credit union for 47 years.

Before becoming a bank, it housed a butcher shop and later, a doctor’s office. The building was originally located on Main Street, but was moved to its current location in 1962.

Residents presented a variety of ideas for the building, including its removal and replacement with a recreation facility, and even hiring a professional planner to guide the process.

The most popular idea was using the building to house the post office.

Currently, the building where the post office is located, according to residents at the meeting, is run down and needs repairs.

“If the community feels that this building is un-

safe and there needs to be a new one, in that case I am more than willing to help out,” said Postmaster Tania Spocchi.

“For me it’s a financial question more than a location question – I’m happy wherever I am, as long as I am providing this service to the community.”

One of the arguments presented for moving the post office was the lack of space in the building. Currently there are 21 people on a waiting list for post office boxes.

“People are coming in on a weekly basis and I am adding them to my general delivery list,” Ms. Spocchi said.

“They are basically waiting for a box and I don’t have the space to give them one; therefore, they have to come in during my office hours in order to collect their mail.”

But it is not as easy as just moving the building. In order to even consider the option, Ms. Spocchi would have to draw up a plan and present it to her local area manager, who would then have to promote it to his superiors.

“It’s quite a lengthy process,” she added. “But as long as all the specifications are met, I don’t think there would be a problem with me moving.”

Following the discussion, Mr. Wilkie said that the Regional District of East Kootenay would contact Canada Post to inquire about the movement of the service.

For more information on the meeting, call Mr. Wilkie at 250-347-9841.

Glacier-Howser project stalled

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff A controversial power project proposed for the Glacier and Howser Creeks has been postponed by the provincial government.

In a September 2nd letter, the Environmental Assessment Office informed the AXOR Group that a review of the project was temporarily suspended.

“Currently, the Environmental Assessment Office foresees fish and fish habitat impact issues as a significant challenge for your proposed project,” project assessment director Garry Alexander told AXOR. In June, a series of open houses were held in the Kootenays to inform residents about the 125 mega-watt river diversion power facility planned for the West Kootenay near Meadow Creek. The project would include a 92-kilometre transmission line across the Purcell Mountains to Invermere.

About 80 protesters attended the Invermere open house, and the Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors voiced its opposition

to the proposal in August.

Now AXOR’s subsidiary Purcell Green Power will need to prepare reports on the predicted changes to physical habitat, the predicted effects on fish populations, and a fish and fish habitat compensation plan for the Glacier and Howser creeks.

Environmental group Wildsight says the suspension mirrors the concerns of residents who oppose the project.

“This is good news for fish habitat and wilderness in the Kootenays,” said Dave Quinn, Wildsight’s Purcells program manager. “The suspension of any project by the Environmental Assessment Office is pretty big news for sure, as there really is not anything more severe they are allowed to do by law. They have to just keep on allowing more time for proponents to provide more information and eventually one or the other will give up or give in, and political pressure is for the Environmental Assessment Office to give in.

“This decision supports what people in the Kootenays have known all along – Glacier-Howser is the wrong project in the wrong valley.”

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First female mayor elected in Golden life of a politician,” Ms. Conklin continued.

Golden’s byelection Golden has elected was called in April after its first female mayor in Mayor Aman Virk died a September 12th byelecof a heart attack at age tion.

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Christina Benty reMs. Benty attributes ceived 816 votes, Bob some of her support to Munro received 260 her friendship with the votes and Mark Topliff late Mayor Virk. received 37 votes.

“I have the support “I am really looking of his family and share forward to working with the same values he held,” this council and staff,” she said.

Ms. Benty said.

“The community She is the second worked hard to get me female mayor in the Coelected. It was a really lumbia Valley’s history, positive campaign.” following in the footsteps An optician by trade, of Radium’s Mayor Dee Christina Benty and husConklin, who was elect- GOLDEN GIRL – Christina Benty received 73 percent band Steven have lived in of votes in the Golden byelection.

Photo submitted. Golden for 15 years. Steed in November 2008.

“I chatted to Dee ven teaches physical eduon the phone three or four months ago when I was cation at Golden Secondary School. thinking about running for mayor,” Ms. Benty said. “I They have three grown children who are now at wanted to find out how her experience was going.” university in Montreal, Calgary and Kelowna.

Ms. Benty asked about the mayoral role and how Ms. Benty was a councillor from 2002 to 2008 much time Ms. Conklin spends on the job. and was the council liaison when the official commu“I am thrilled to have another female mayor in nity plan was created. our area,” Ms. Conklin said. “There is a real push on “I sat on local government for a long time. I have getting more women into politics. participated in the life of the community over the 15 “We discussed how exciting it is to play a posi- years we have lived here,” she said. tive role in the community, but that there are some Ms. Benty was sworn in at a ceremony on Tueschallenges to balancing work and family life with the day, September 22nd.

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

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2009 Fall Fair and Scarecrow Festival Thank-you The Windermere Community Association would like to thank the following for their generous community support: ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Cheri Hann ~ Co-Chair, Fun Events, Sponsorship Margot Cain ~ Co-Chair & Artisan Tables Bill Ayrton ~ Advisor, Sponsor, Set-up & Wife Carrying Race Marianne Hollingsworth ~ Music Anne Picton ~ Advertising, Baking & Canning, Clean up Anne Riches ~ Catering Patricia Boyd & Crew ~ Food and Beverage Serving Andrea Dunlop & DTSS Leadership Class~ Kidz Only Bob Kochorek & Family & Friends ~ Tents Set up, Take down Ken Hann ~ Set up, Clean up, Mr. Fix It Kathe Ayrton ~ Popcorn & Hot dogs Gerry Baresco & Family & Friends ~ Tents Set up, Take down Cindy McKay, Jennifer & Deb Cope ~ Scarecrow Judges Barnim Kluge & Patricia Boyd ~ Drinks Sandra Howard & Jim Coy~ Horticulture Marilyn Thompson ~ Floral Arrangements John Cain ~ Photography Lorna Hogg ~ Home Made Pies Karen Taylor-Browne ~ Treasurer & Sponsorship Georgina Wilks ~ Cashier Victoria Page & Colleen Ellinson ~ Recycling Jo-El Buerlen ~ Website Jim Fraser & Staff ~ Parking, Set up, Clean up

OTHERS WHO ASSISTED Pat Hess ~ Emcee Franz Grasseger ~ Sound Technition Jill Miller ~ Flyers Cindy Culmer ~ Delivery Patrick Browne ~ Information Booth, Pumpkin 50/50 The District of Invermere ~ Sign Space Windermere School ~ Grounds, Scarecrows Rockies Hockey ~ Set-Up Dennis & Diane Gregory ~ Ladies & Kids Hammering Kerry Ferrell ~ Advertising, Clean up Gord Lazzarotto ~ Hammering Event & Clean up Emma Cain & Friends ~ Face Painting/Hair/Watermelons Erika Thompson & Friends ~ Face Painting/Hair Ray Schnerch ~ Coffee Jake Persson ~ Advertising, Signage Edie Elias ~ Miss Pick Pocket Windermere Fire Dept. ~ Foam Splashdown Jim Watt ~ Giant Pumpkin Steve Bentley ~ Carriage Ride Booking Rolf Heer ~ Wood Carving Gunner Jorgenson ~ Blacksmith Gerard Paagman, Leah Burr ~ Friesian Horses

GUEST JUDGES Warren Redeker & Blaine Green from Portabellas; Hung Khuu from McToogles; Gerry Taft, from Gerry’s Gelati; Grant Kelly from Grant’s Foods; and Fritz Reisle from DTSS Chef-Training dept.

OTHER SUPPORTERS AND SPONSORS Windermere Water & Sewer Fairmont Hot Springs Resort AG Foods Babin Air Copper Point Golf Course Dairy Queen Eagle Ranch Golf Course Fusion Spa Interior World Kootenay Savings Kicking Horse Coffee Monkey’s Uncle Rainbow Donkey Rocky Mountain Realty Rockies Pizzeria Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Palliser Printing Columbia Pioneer Pioneer Sign Artists Windermere Family Pantry Moondance Technology Quality Bakery Kountry Kitchen Valley Peak Wildrose Brewery Windermere Shared Ministry Pamper Yourself Spa Windermere Valley Golf Course Home Hardware Hopkins Harvest Sobeys

TENTS Rotary Club Tex’s Party Rentals Strands Restaurant Jim Fraser & Staff ~ Parking, Set up, Clean up TABLES David Thompson High School Eddie Mountain Arena CLEAN UP Nanci & Dave Clarke Andrea & Dave Dunlop Jenny & Leigh Minhas Bruce Stroud Marc & Karla Moreau Astrid Macdonald

A Special Thanks~

To all those who made the wonderful scarecrows, rented tables and donated door prizes, gave demonstrations, provided the beautiful music and to all those who submitted entries in the judged competitions, and who donated their entry to the WCA, we thank you!

Also to the Windermere Elementary School’s, new Principal (Steve Bentley) and Staff who had just 3 days to have the students make scarecrows– the fair would not be the same without your involvement!

To all the other volunteers, such as the work crew, ticket sellers, gatekeepers, kitchen volunteers, food cookers and servers, the ladies who donated home made pies, the DTSS Leadership Class who ran Kidz Only area, and WES students who volunteered.

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Local author pens incredible almanac of mystery stories

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Juanita Rose Violini has always loved a good mystery.

So it’s no surprise that the local author has penned her first book entitled Almanac of the Infamous, The Incredible and the Ignored, a non-fiction piece filled with 365 days of impossible occurrences, fantastic treasures and incredible true tales.

“I wrote it because I have always wanted to read a book like this,” she said. “I have always thought life was a little more mysterious and wonderful than everyone else.”

The almanac is composed of 365 mysterious occurrences, one for each day of the year. For starters, Juanita suggests you look up your birthday and read the corresponding story.

After a quick look, the book will have any reader longing for just one more read.

“They say that you can’t target everyone – I like to think we did,” Juanita said.

“The book really does suit anyone – it’s non-fiction and it’s short – you can read a page or two and put it down. It’s a fantastic bedtime book.”

Juanita and her husband Tony have lived in Edgewater for three years.

The couple, along with their 12year-old daughter Lila, moved to the Columbia Valley from Vancouver.

There Juanita operated her own company called Masterpiece Mysteries, where she spent her days directing live murder mystery entertainment for corporate galas and home parties. She is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada.

Juanita also has two grown children; Ted, 32, and Vanessa, 34. She is now employed with Visitor Services for Parks Canada.

Tony, a freelance writer, also works for Parks Canada during the summer and is employed driving a snowplow in the winter.

He is responsible for the promotional aspects of the book.

Juanita Rose Violini Juanita begun doing research for the book 12 years ago while she was still living in Vancouver.

She gathered at least two sources for every tale before including it in the book – needless to say, she spent many hours in her local library.

“I would work an eight-hour day, then come home and work another eight hours on the book,” Juanita said.

“It was well worth it but it required a lot of discipline.”

In addition to composing the book, Juanita is also responsible for the 165 illustrations in the 304-page paperback.

The Almanac of the Infamous, The Incredible and The Ignored was published by Weiser Books and is due for release in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom on October 1st.

It is available for $19.95 in Chapters bookstores, Indigo, Amazon.com and other major book stores.

Locally, you can pick up a copy at Dave’s Book Bar or All Things Beautiful.

For more information, visit wwwincrediblealmanac.com.

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Out & About Popular jazz musician Mark DeJong will be performing at Strand’s Old House Restaurant on Sunday, September 27th. For more information call Strand’s at 250-342-6344 .

Symphony of the Kootenays • Christ Church Trinity Symphony of the Kootenays Sunday September 27 at 2pm.

Call for more information 250-342-4423.

What does ART mean to you?

Pynelogs ART Show @ Pynelogs Cultural Centre Celebrating the 95th Birthday of Pynelogs Sept 29 to Oct 11.

Birthday Bash: Saturday October 3 from 7 to 10 pm.

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Movie Review: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Reviewed by Cayla Gabruck A quirky twist on Charles Dickens’ famous story, A Christmas Carol, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is a refreshing, light-hearted film worth a viewing.

This film was directed by Mark Waters, and stars Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert, Robert Forster, Anne Archer and Emma Stone.

Although the film depends largely on formula, there are some bright moments, such as the twisted philosophizing of dead Uncle Wayne, played by Michael Douglas.

The outrageous antics of the girlfriend ghost played by Emma Stone (whom viewers may recognize from The Hangover) also gives this film a little something more than the usual fare.

The main character, Connor Mead, played by Matthew McConaughey, is the kind of guy women love to hate.

He’s handsome, charming and successful, but at the same time is not hesitant to dump three women at the same

time in a teleconference call. I found his character a little bit repulsive, but the ladies in the film were loving it.

Connor attends the wedding of his brother Paulie with one goal – to sleep with the one bridesmaid he somehow missed in his sexual travels.

But the ghost of his uncle – who taught Connor his womanizing ways – has a different idea. He is determined to restore his nephew’s faith in love – love with his childhood sweetheart Jenny, played by Jennifer Garner – and arranges the visits from three ghosts of former girlfriends.

The task proves much more difficult than he anticipated. Despite his efforts, Connor manages to destroy his brother’s wedding – insulting the bride, wrecking the cake and divulging a horrible secret.

And that’s only in the first hour!

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by local chefs and apprentices from David Thompson Secondary School. Tickets $65, available now at Spring Health Foods.

Friday, October 2nd: • 2:30-4 p.m.: Seniors-Meet-Seniors Harvest Tea at David Thompson Secondary School. Senior citizens are invited to join the graduating cook training classes for tea and coffee, delicious food and great conversation. For info: 250-342-9213 ext. 110.

Please call 250-341-6299 or Email us at upioneer@telus.net to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Toby Theatre: adults – $8; under 13 – $5

Saturday, October 3rd:

• September 23rd-26th, 7:30 p.m.: The Ugly Truth • September 30th & October 1st-3rd: Julie & Julia

Saturday, September 26th: • 10 a.m.: Headbanger Trail Challenge at Radium Hot Springs. For info: www.friendsofkootenay.ca/ headbanger.

• 7 p.m.: A reading by Angie Abdou, winner of the One Book One Kootenay writers contest, at Radium Public Library, from her book The Bone Cage. For info: 250-347-2434.

• Kootenay Savings Credit Union Invermere branch closed for staff training.

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: How to Grow a Child’s Brain and How to Care for the Caregiver’s Brain seminars at the Lions Hall, Chamber of Commerce. $60 per person.

For info: 250-342-9576.

• 6 p.m.: Sensational Seconds Fashion Show at Invermere Community Hall. Hosted by Invermere Health Care Auxiliary for the emergency room campaign. Tickets $20, available at Details by JoAnne, Essentials, Tiffany’s Thredz and the Thrift Store.

• 7-10 p.m.: Opening of Annual Pynelogs Art Show, celebrating 95th birthday of Pynelogs. Exhibition runs until October 11th. For info: 250-342-4423.

Sunday, October 4th:

Sunday, September 27th: • 2 p.m.: Symphony of the Kootenays perform To Everything There is a Season at Christ Church Trinity.

For info: 250-342-4423.

• 6 p.m.: Harvest Dinner at Edgewater Legion Hall.

Sponsored by All Saints United Guild.

• 8 p.m.: Bif Naked performs at Bud’s Bar with Soul Side In and Enterlude. Tickets $30. For info: 250342-2965.

Tuesday, September 29th: • Noon: 7th Annual Turn Copper Into Gold Golf Tournament at The Ridge at Copper Point Golf Club. $125 per person includes green fees with power cart, hot buffet dinner, followed by a live auction. For info: 250-342-2844.

• 7 p.m.: Community Greenhouse Movie Night showing Tableland at the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Admission by donation.

• 7:30 p.m.: Sounds of the Solar System, a crystal bowl and planet gong concert with David Hickey of Crystal Journey at the Lions Hall, Chamber of Commerce. $20 per person. Tickets at All Things Beautiful. For info: 250-342-7010.

Thursday, October 8th: • 7:30 p.m.: Invermere District Curling Club’s Annual General Meeting and open house at Joe Peters Curling Centre. For info: 250-342-3315.

• Ellen McIllwaine performs at Bud’s Bar and Lounge in the Fall Blues Concert Series. Tickets $15. For info: 250-342-2965.

Thursday, October 15th: • 10 a.m.: “Creating Income in Retirement” seminar at Invermere Seniors Hall. Hosted by Manulife Securities and presented by Mackenzie Financial.

Thursday, October 1st:

Friday, October 16th:

• Local Harvest 2009 four-course meal at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort, prepared with local, seasonal ingredients

• October 16th-17th: Link to Rink Tournament with Invermere District Curling Club. Two curling

games and one nine-hole game of golf and dinner at Windermere Valley Golf Course. $50 per person. For info: 250-342-3315.

• October 16th-17th: Closet Frenzy, an upscale women’s fashion resale event at Lions Hall, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For info: 250-342-2270.

Saturday, October 24th: • The Valley Go Go Sisters host a fund-raising dinner at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Cost $25 for a home-cooked meal based on African recipes, in aid of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which helps grandmothers in Africa. Tickets at One-Hour Photo.

For info: 250-342-6488.

Saturday, November 7th: • 6:30 p.m.: 8th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Tickets on sale now for $35. For info: 250-345-6000.

Other: • Sundays 7:30-10 p.m.: Badminton at David Thompson Secondary School. For info: 250-3423825.

• Mondays 6:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall. Cost $2 per person. Visitors welcome.

For info: 250-342-9893.

• Tuesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Join the Purcell Mountain Painters at the Invermere Seniors’ Hall. For info: 250-688-0220.

• Wednesdays 7-9 p.m.: Badminton at J. Alfred Laird School. For info: 250-342-3825.

• Thursdays 6:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall. Cost $2 per person. Visitors welcome.

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Rock-and-roller Bif Naked will play Bud’s Bar

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Get ready, music fans, because Juno winner Bif Naked will be in town on Sunday, September 27th, and it promises to be a rockin’ evening.

The 31-year-old, platinum-selling Canadian artist has never been to the Columbia Valley before, but she said she is looking forward to performing at Bud’s Bar & Lounge.

“We basically play to the population of a town and you can never see past the first hundred people,” Bif said.

“It’s going to be really nice to have more of a mutuality with the audience – it’s always really fun.”

Known for hits such as “I Love Myself Today,” “Moment of Weakness,” and “Lucky,” Bif describes her music as pure rock and roll. “Some of our songs have some social commentary, some songs are about heartache,” she said.

“It’s a very boisterous live show, so fans will have a good time.”

The rocker has performed under the name Bif Naked since she was 16. Her real name is Beth, but she was dubbed Bif when a high school friend couldn’t pronounce her name.

“It’s been my personal nickname since I was 15 and at the time, in all the punk rock bands, the lead singers had these really aggressive names,” she said.

“It just kind of made sense as a provocative name in my immature 16-yearold mind.”

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Bif Naked is composed of Jason Darr on guitar, Jacen Ekstrom on bass guitar and Flavio Cirillo on drums – and of course Bif herself performing lead vocals.

“They’re just a bunch of good-looking guys that play good rock and roll,” Bif said, “so it makes for an exciting evening.”

Throughout the years, the group has put out six studio albums since their self-titled debut album Bif Naked in 1995: Okenspay Ordway: Things I Forgot To Tell Mommy in 1997, I Bificus in 1998, Purge in 2001, Superbeautifulmonster in 2005 and their latest album, The Promise, earlier this year.

In 2008, Bif was diagnosed with breast cancer. Although still in treatment, she said she is looking forward to being back on tour.

“I’m just glad to have my hair back,” she said. “I’m happy to be able to get out there and perform and get away from the chemo chair for a while – it’s a nice vacation.”

Doors open for the show at 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 27th. Also playing that night are Soul Side In and Enterlude. Tickets are available at Bud’s and Syndicate Boardshop. They are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

“Come early because obviously there’s going to be other bands playing and the guys from my band will be hanging around,” Bif said. “It’s going to be a really good time – make it a full evening.”

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September 25, 2009

Step back into 1914 and attend Pynelogs ‘grand opening’ Submitted by Tony Berryman The autumn of 1914 has arrived, and on the evening of Saturday, October 3rd, at 7 p.m., local mining agent, developer, and philanthropist Robert Randolph Bruce welcomes everyone to the grand opening of his new log house by the shores of Lake Windermere. He calls his new home Pynelogs.

October 3rd will feature a grand party at the log mansion, featuring local artists displaying their art, fine Scottish musicians from the village of McToogle providing entertainment and diversions, finger foods by the tray, and drinks for purchase at the bar.

“Pynelogs is my new home,” said Mr. Bruce, “but I envision it as a lasting building for the community, a centre for culture and society – a place where ladies and gentlemen can come over many generations to appreciate all that this Happy Valley has to offer.”

Mr. Bruce, manager of the Paradise Mine, owner of the Columbia Valley Irrigated Fruit Lands, and responsible for much advancement and settling of English residents in the valley, commissioned Pynelogs to be built as he was sailing back to his native Scotland

to marry Lady Elizabeth Northcote.

Bruce has made the Windermere area his home.

Mr. Bruce will be in attendance at the affair, along with many local dignitaries. Anyone of consequence or cultural interest in the valley will be sure to make a showing. A birthday card will be signed by all present, and afterwards will be handed over to the Windermere Valley Archives.

Unfortunately, one person who will not be attending is Mr. Bruce’s wife, Lady Elizabeth, who passed away several months before Pynelogs could be completed. Bruce mentioned privately that he is hoping this party will lift his spirits.

Pynelogs itself is a magnificent structure, situated on ample grounds by the beach shore of Lake Windermere. The two-storey log home features the latest in kerosene lamp technology and wood heating; it will undoubtedly be renovated to the most modern standards as the years pass by. Pynelogs has room for every partygoer who wishes to attend.

So come on the evening of October 3rd, and celebrate the birthday of Pynelogs, home of Robert Randolph Bruce and surely a valley artistic and

Go Go Sisters to host fundraising dinner Submitted by Luana Gillies A group of grandmothers, the Valley Go Go Sisters, will host a fundraising dinner in Invermere at Christ Church Trinity on October 24th.

The Gogo Grannies have responded to the challenge put forth by the Stephen Lewis Foundation to be a part of hosting 1,000 dinners across Canada that week in celebration of grandmothers here and in Africa. The dinner will be a home-cooked meal, based on African recipes, at the cost of $25 per person.

It is estimated that, by the year 2010, 10 to 15 percent of the popula-

tion in many African countries will be children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Toward the end of their lives, African grandmothers have had to become parents again. They are single-handedly caring for millions of children. Under the auspices of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, grandmother groups across our country are raising money to help African grandmothers feed their children and provide their families with medical care.

Tickets are available at One Hour Photo, Invermere. Women interested in learning more about the Go Go Sisters, call Marilyn Kraayvanger, 250-342-6488.

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September 25, 2009

A man of vision: Randolph Bruce On the occasion of the 95th birthday of Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Dorothy Isted examines the myths and mysteries of its builder, Randolph Bruce.

By Dorothy Isted Special to The Pioneer Robert Randolph Bruce was born in 1863 in a church manse in Scotland, the son of a Presbyterian minister and his wife, the third of 13 children born to the couple. In spite of the large brood, there was money enough to educate their offspring. Randolph graduated from Glasgow University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Two of his brothers became doctors and one was a lawyer.

After arriving in Canada around 1887 with a sum of $60 in his possession, most of which he had borrowed from his older brother, Randolph found employment working as an engineer on railroad construction. Records also show he earned a civil engineering degree in 1887 in Montreal. From 1888 to 1893 he worked in camp jobs, surveying areas from Quebec to Saskatchewan. In November 1892, he partnered with Canadian Pacific Railway President Mr. Van Horne to develop an immigration scheme and toured throughout Scotland encouraging emigration to Canada.

June 1893 found him in Calgary. Randolph Bruce was an accomplished photographer and the McCord Museum of Canadian History has more than 70 of his photographs, which can be viewed online. By this time he was associated with a group of young men known as the Pack of Western Wolves and the Glenbow Museum pictorial archives has an intriguing picture of young Mr Bruce with a friend, captioned ‘Romulus and Remus, Calgary, 1894.’ During this time he began his interest in mining by forming a partnership and investigating mines at Red Deer, Three Hills and Rosebud, Alberta.

In his capacity as a surveyor for the CPR, Mr. Bruce arrived in the valley in 1895. In 1896, he travelled to Montreal and earned a degree in mining engineering from McGill University. Then he formed an association with mining brokers in Toronto and returned to the valley in 1897. His associates provided $3,000 in capital and Bruce prospected for half shares.

He made mining deals with old-timers like Billy Taynton, Baptiste and Frank Morigeau, Paddy Ryan, Celina Kimpton, Kinnie, Brown and Munn.

The turn of the century was a big year for Randolph Bruce. He completed the plans for Peterborough, now Wilmer, and he signed the bond on the Paradise Mine. Bruce lived in Wilmer from 1901 to about 1914. Paradise

Mine made Mr. Bruce a rich man but robbed him of his eyesight. The chemicals he used to assay the ore caused diminished sight, and he travelled the world looking for a cure. It was during this time he met Lady Elizabeth Northcote and brought her back to the valley as his bride. There were many lords and ladies who attended the nuptials, performed by a bishop.

Their wedding gifts ranged from items you’d expect, like crystal and silver, to the complete works of Robert Louis Stevenson and even an electric walking stick. The wedding cake was four feet high and weighed 500 pounds. Their marriage in January 1914 caught the attention of the newspapers and articles were written in Toronto and England describing the wedding in great detail.

Lady Northcote was from a place in England called Upton Pynes. The timbered home they started building on the shores of Lake Windermere was aptly named Pynelogs.

While the home was under construction the couple lived on their houseboat, moored nearby on Taynton Bay. Before it was completed, Lady Elizabeth died unexpectedly, in the second year of their marriage. At first the plan was to ship her body back to England for burial and frantic cables flew back and forth over the Atlantic. The decision was that Lady Elizabeth’s final resting place be on the shore of the lovely lake she had so enjoyed, and her grave can be viewed today at Kinsmen Beach.

The grief-stricken man at firstdid not want to live in the home, but felt compelled to finish as he was reluctant to put men out of work.

Randolph Bruce was a man with an eye to the future. He foresaw the need for a BanffWindermere highway and worked tirelessly to bring it about, petitioning both the provincial and federal governments to build both the highway and a park enclosing it. Not only did he correspond but he made many trips to Victoria and Ottawa to complete the plan.

One mystery surrounding Bruce was his appointment in 1926 as Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. By this time, he was almost completely blind. He had never been politically distinguished, nor was he extraordinarily wealthy, two circumstances that usually preceded this type of assignment. Two of his nieces from Scotland took on the role, in different years, as hostess of Government House in Victoria. While there he entertained the Prince of Wales and Winston Churchill.

Continued on next page . . .

Above: Robert Randolph Bruce photographed around the late 1920s. The bottom photograph shows the Victoria home of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, a post that Bruce was awarded in 1926. He later married again, to Edith Badgley Molson of the Molson family.

Photos courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

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The Dorothy M served as home for Randolph Bruce and his Lady Elizabeth while Pynelogs was under construction.

Continued from last page . . .

Randolph Bruce ran as the Liberal candidate for Member of Parliament from East Kootenay in 1935 but was defeated. This surprised the man; he believed the people of the place he called Happy Valley would be glad to have him represent them. Winn Weir once stated he never seemed to appreciate the depth of resentment some people had for him, for it was never known if Randolph Bruce deliberately deceived the early pioneers here or if he was just plain ignorant of the facts. He promoted the valley as a fertile garden waiting for the farmers to come and reap crops of fruit. The reality was that weather conditions were harsh and this was no Okanagan. Some of the immigrants he enticed to work his Columbia Valley Irrigated Fruit Lands spent their first winter in tents and barns as the homes and irrigation infrastructure he promised would be ready for occupancy and use upon their arrival took a little longer to materialize.

Old newspaper accounts stated the immigration plan Bruce had drawn up with the CPR was known as Bruce’s Folly.

Another mystery is why the CPR’s website makes no mention of the settlement of the Windermere area.

In fact, they claim, “ready-made farm colonies were built along the CPR line from Wetaskiwin, Alberta to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Between 1909 and 1919, CPR developed 762 ready-made farms in 24 colonies.”

Historians in our valley have always claimed Bruce was in partnership with CPR, working not only on the settlement plan but also in bringing the railway

through the valley.

When contacted for clarification, Canadian Pacific Archives staff responded, “Other than promotional material issued by Columbia Valley Irrigated Fruit Lands Limited dated 1911-1914, CP Archives does not have any documentation dealing with R.R. Bruce. We do know that he was on the engineering staff of the CPR for about 10 years when he first came to Canada. The rail line through the Windermere area was only completed towards the end of 1914.”

In 1932, Mr. Bruce married Edith Badgley Molson (yes, the Molsons of Molson beer, McGill university, Montreal Canadiens), widow of R.B. Van Horne, the son of the great CPR railroad builder Sir William Van Horne.

William Lyon Mackenzie King appointed Bruce as Canada’s second ambassador to Japan in 1936 and he held the post for two years. In 1937, Japan invaded China. Randolph Bruce made remarks regarding this that created some controversy and were subject to debate in the Canadian Parliament.

Though the reason given for his withdrawal from public life was failing health, it is possible this event may have been a contributing factor.

Time and again, Mr. Bruce demonstrated his deep sense of social responsibility. He donated land and money to build the first hospital in Wilmer. He donated land and money to build St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Wilmer and Christ Church Anglican in Invermere. He contributed to the first Invermere school and the Legion Club room, a memorial to First World War veterans. He helped fund community groups and fall fairs, donating cash, prizes and med-

Photos courtesy of Windermere Valley Museum als. He donated $1,000 to help build the Invermere Community Centre as a memorial to Second World War veterans.

Ninety-two-year-old Jenny Weir of Invermere remembers that Randolph Bruce, “cared about the community.” When he left the valley, Bruce gifted Pynelogs to the people as The Lady Elizabeth Bruce Memorial Hospital. The building was used for this purpose from 1937 to 1967, and then it became the Pynelogs Rest Home for elderly residents.

From the early 1970s to 1989, it was simply called Pynelogs and some residents now living at Mount Nelson Place recall living there. After this time, the Columbia Valley Arts Council took over responsibility for the building and it became an art gallery, performance space and home to a seasonal restaurant.

The majority of visitors to Pynelogs today have little understanding of the greatness of the man who built it. He started out life in a vicarage, lived in camps in rustic conditions, a modest home in Wilmer, a houseboat on Lake Windermere, in Pynelogs, in a government mansion, in an ambassadorial residence in Japan, and in the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Montreal. He died in 1942 and was buried in Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal.

As we celebrate Pynelog’s 95th birthday, it is fitting to know that writer J. J. Kerr said of its builder’s character, “Robert Randolph Bruce was an honest man. He had even been known to damn a prospect on which he himself had a good job . . . I conversed with this vigorous but afflicted Scot, and found him most easy of approach, with a native courtesy and kindness.

Success had not in the least diminished his stature.”

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September 25, 2009

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See your accountant or tax preparer about the types of expenses that you can transfer, and the limits to the amounts of tax credits that can be transferred.

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Claim your moving expenses If you have to move more than 40 kilometres to attend post-secondary education or to get a summer job to earn income to attend school, then you will be able to write off your moving expenses.

Plane tickets, gas, lodging, meals and other possible expenses can be recorded and likely deducted from your income. Be sure to keep your receipts and a travel log for your accountant or tax preparer.

Set up a tax-free savings account If you are a student and you earn income throughout the summer or during the school year, then consider setting up a tax-free savings account.

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The education amount On top of claiming your tuition fees, students may also claim an education amount of $400 per month for every whole or part month in 2008 during which they were enrolled full-time in college or university.

Use your RRSP tax-free to pay for school If a student has an RRSP account and is going to school, they can borrow money from their RRSP taxfree to pay for eligible expenses.

The Life-Long Learning Plan allows students to withdraw funds from their RRSP and register the borrowed money with the government to be paid back after attending post-secondary education.

Don’t be afraid to seek advice If you are a student and you are unsure how many of these tax tips you qualify for, your financial advisor, tax preparer or your accountant will be happy to guide you through these simple strategies to help you save on some of the costs of post-secondary education and get a jump-start on your financial future.

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September 25, 2009

Buzz Harmsworth wins landscaping prize

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Rick Ferrier, left, owner of Ferrier’s Water and Landscaping, presents Buzz Harmsworth, right, of Invermere with his prize: $10,000 worth of landscaping.

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September 25, 2009

Campground delayed

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff A plan to rebuild a campground in Thunder Hill Provincial Park has been stalled by the Minister of Environment.

In July, logging contractor Ivar Larson and his brother Lance applied for a $500,000 grant to reconstruct camping facilities at the park near Canal Flats, which has not offered overnight stays since the early 1990s.

But earlier this month, Mr. Larson received a letter from Barry Penner, the Minister of Environment.

In the letter, Mr. Penner said that the ministry will need to see a business plan for the campground before B.C. Parks considers re-opening the site.

“I welcome the Village of Canal Flats or Mr. Larson to develop and submit a business plan proposal for the development of a campground as part of a park use permit application at Thunder Hill Provincial Park,” Minister Penner wrote.

He explained that the business plan should include a market analysis to show the campground would be

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Thunder Hill Provincial Park covers 44 hectares near the intersection of Highway 93/95 and Findlay Creek Road. It was established in 1960 but low usage caused B.C. Parks to shut down the campground in the late 1990s.

Earlier this year, Ivar and Lance Larson put together an application under the Community Adjustment Fund to revitalize the campground while creating work for their staff. The proposal was to reconstruct 35 camping sites, as well as clearing roads and felling dangerous trees.

Ivar Larson said that Minister Penner’s request has not dampened his resolve to complete the project.

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September 25, 2009

Pioneer on the road

GOING GLOBAL – Clockwise from top: Kevin Knibbs and Diny Woyiwada at Wave Rock in Western Australia; Wendy Gleave, Carol Cameron, Judy Dow and Lorie McConnell at Bacardi Bay on Kootenay Lake; Tina Brunner, Pamela Frocklage, Karen Ranger, Teena Godlien and Kim Frocklage in Cancun, Mexico; Rick Ruault and Matt Larson in Bella Coola, British Columbia; Andrew, and Christopher Dehart in Grand Blend, Ontario (with an unknown person hiding behind The Pioneer). To enter our contest, email your photos to upioneer@telus.net, or drop them off at The Pioneer office in Invermere.

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Pioneer on the road

THE PIONEER GETS AROUND – Hats off to the newest entrants in The 2009 Pioneer Travel Contest. Their names will be entered to win two tickets to a Calgary Flames game and one night at a Calgary hotel, courtesy of Russ Daggett and Invermere Travel World.

Clockwise from top left: Emily, Helen and Holly Kohorst took a copy of The Pioneer, with a photograph of their mother and grandmother Kaye Allan on the cover, on a trip to New York City; Mark and Marlene Chabot at Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City; Claire, Chris, Charlotte and Ethan Hart in Las Vegas, Nevada; and Brenda and Jason Clowers on the Navy Pier in Chicago.

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Farron Chandler Registered Shiatsu Therapist Over 12 years of experience

Fireplace and Woodstove #106, 901 7th Ave. Parkside Place Downtown Invermere V0A 1K0

15 Years Experience WETT Certified Inspection and Technician

Phone : 250 342-6347 Mobile : 250 688-0364

Available Monday–Wednesday at Mei Mei’s Asian Market.

Make an Appointment Today, let your worries melt away!

don’t shin ur lightscall e… o y f i Electric Furnace Service & Repair

LEVINE

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Don’t wait till it’s -40!

• Industrial • Commercial • Residential Service & Installations levine@telus.net

(250) 341-6929

Cont. #94968

“Serving the Columbia Valley since 1986”

Dunlop Contracting Bruce Dunlop

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Specializing in ALL types of stone!

• Residential • Commercial • Jesse Vader – Ken Johnson Call:

250.349.5564

Decks, Finishing, Hardwood Floors and Accentuating Timber Projects

• • • •

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

Today’s Technology Old Style Craftsmanship

Farnham Construction Enhancing your mountain setting is our specialty.

(250) 347-7746 Box 33 Edgewater BC V0E 1A0 We aren’t the cheapest, JUST THE BEST!

Call NOW:

688-0213

• Carpets dry in about 1 hour!

• 100% guaranteed!

• Low Moisture • No Steam • No Sticky Residue • Upholstery • Area Rugs • Wood & Tile Floors • Vehicle Interiors • Free Estimates See more online at www.heavensbest.ca

Deep Connective Tissue/Fascia Bodywork Structural Balance

H E L L E R W O RK Jean-Luc Cortat

Certified Hellerwork Practitioner @ Renaissance Wellness Centre Box 185 / 505 – 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • 250-342-2535

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

342-3268 (plant) 342-6767 (office)

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

September 25, 2009

HERE TO SERVE YOU Need Blinds?

INVERMERE GLASS LTD.

Interior World

•Shower Doors•Mirrors •Auto•Home•Commercial

Telephone: 250-342-3659

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

JZ

ing & Ltd. t n i a P ating r o c e D

Jay Gebara Co-Owner

invermereglass@cyberlink.bc.ca

Jeff Watson

Serving the Valley since 1995• #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere

LAMBERT-KIPP

Lambert

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 342-3031 PHONE: 347-9350 FAX: 342-6945 FAX: 347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

PHARMACY LTD. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

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

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

342-6612

Phone 250-688-0946

Daren Noble • Structural Timbers and Posts • KD Tongue & Groove (Pine, Cedar and Fir)

• KD Bevel & Channel Sidings • Radius Edge Cedar Decking 5/4 and 2” • Wide Plank F/L Flooring

Box 80 SKOOKUMCHUCK, BC V0B 2E0 PHONE (250) 422-9229 FAX (250 422-9227) Email: mardis@cyberlink.ca

250.341.5886 250.349.5882

Site Clean-up Landscaping • Hauling • Sand • Fill • Gravel

Serving The Entire Valley

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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

Dean Hubman

RR3, 4874 Ridge Cres.

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

Certified Technician

342-3052

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

250.342.4426 Cell: 250.341.7227 Toll Free: 1.877.342.4426 Fax: 250.342.4427 redeye48@shawbiz.ca

Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

#OLIN s !ARON

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

next to Skookum Inn

1484 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L1

Commercial and Hospitality IT Computer Consulting, Service and Support 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

250-342-6008

info@mountaincreektech.ca @ With four service Technicians and two support staff we have the resources to solve your computer problems.

Computer Networks Remote Backup Services Custom Programming

Data Protection Computer Repair IT Consulting

3D Modeling and Virtual Rendering Home Automation and Green Technology Computer Sales and Support

28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 25, 2009

HERE TO SERVE YOU ROSS’S POOLS & SPAS

250.342.4426 Cell: 250.341.7227 Toll Free: 1.877.342.4426 Fax: 250.342.4427 redeye48@shawbiz.ca

next to Skookum Inn

Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Darren Ross 4890 Stoddart Creek RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

Invermere

1484 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L1

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug Installed Basements Dug

WINDERMERE 342-6805

Quality Hand-crafted Steel • Structural Steel • Welding • Fabricating & Machining • Custom railings and ornamental iron

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

#117 Industrial Rd. #2, Invermere, BC Ph: 250-342-9926 • Fax 250-341-3956 e-mail: txn@telus.net

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Al Tallman Complete your renos NOW before the Tax Credit runs out in February. Call for estimates.

Call Judy: (250) 341-1903 Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

• Drinking Water Systems • Duct Cleaning Service • Water Softeners • Whole House or Specialised Filtration including iron lters that really work!

Call (250) 342-5089 385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Warbrick Towing & Salvage VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

From Framing to Finishing – We do it all!

• Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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September 25, 2009

HERE TO SERVE YOU RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

LICENSED

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

250-341-5096

PROTECT YOUR ASPHALT! • SEALCOATING • CRACK SEALING • Road Sweeping • Landscaping • Property Maintenance

Kari & John Mason

• Trucking • All Grading • Mini Track Hoe

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

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DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS • ROADS

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Complete Automotive Repairs

Please call Steve for a free estimate

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

345-2164

Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

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30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

Need Blinds? Best Quality Call The Blind Guy!

Interior World

(250) 342 4406

September 25, 2009

Remember our Thanksgiving special on October 9th, 2009

FALL SPECIAL NOW ON! Take advantage of yearly membership savings until October 16th. Lock in your rate and save big!

LAST YEAR AT THIS LOW PRICE!!

Adults One year special rate: $429* ($35.75*/month) Seniors & Students One year special rate: $385* ($32.08*/month) *GST included.

Includes unlimited cardio and weight room, Yoga, fitness Classes and Women’s Only Room.

Year Memberships can be put ‘on hold’ while you are away.

Call 342-2131 or visit shapeupinvermere.com for more information.

Bjorn Billehaug, VFC member since 2007.

As part of our commitment to serving you better, all of our employees are taking part in a one-day Financial Service Workshop.

To allow our entire staff to participate our branches will be closed on the following dates:

Monday September 21 2009

Trail, Fruitvale, Castlegar, Salmo, New Denver, Kimberley and Radium Hot Springs

Saturday September 26 2009 South Slocan, Nakusp, Waneta Plaza, Kaslo, Warfield and Invermere

Our ATMs, online, telephone and mobile banking are available for your banking needs. Please contact your branch to make any necessary advance arrangements.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. better. together.

Lake Windermere Project finishing five-year span, leaves lasting legacy our landscape. How we treat this precious reThe successful Lake source will dictate how Windermere Project is we evolve as a communigetting set to enter a new ty. We’re going to need to era — by 2010, more lomake some decisions as a cal individuals and busicommunity. As ambassanesses will be playing a dors, our role is to help bigger role in the health the community come to of the lake. consensus about this re“The Lake source and its limitations Windermere Project is in a healthy and open having a great year,” said way.”

Heather Leschied, WildAbout contributing sight’s Lake Windermere to a healthy future for Project program manLake Windermere, Kirby Heather Leschied, ager. “We’re into our fifth said, “With so much inProject Manager and final season — but volved, I think everyone the 2010 project end date needs to be a lake ambaswon’t spell the end of community-based sador in their own way.” water stewardship of the lake and its Heather said the first and foremost tributaries.” goal of the Lake Windermere AmbassaHeather said that, thanks to Lake dors is to see through the completion of Windermere ambassadors, stewardship the Lake Windermere Project, which is efforts will carry on. scheduled for May 2010.

Ambassadors are community mem“We want to thank the ambassabers — individuals and businesses — dors,” Heather said. “This year we’ve who contribute to projects that support had successful workshops and events, lake health. All community members we’ve seen the release of innovative and businesses can become ambassadors shoreline development guidelines, and by making a donation. Contact Heather we’ve expanded our monitoring efforts Leschied at 250-341-6898 to find out — thanks in good part to their suphow. port.”

In addition, Lake Windermere AmThanks to Platinum Ambassadors: bassadors have an advisory committee Gurmeet Brar, the District of Invermere; — made up of community members and Bob and Barb Shaunessy, K2 – SRL — to oversee how these funds are used Ranch. to benefit the health of the lake.

Thanks to Gold Ambassadors: “The Lake Windermere Ambas- Windermere Water and Sewer, and Parr sadors will direct future water quality Utilities Ltd. monitoring and stewardship programs Thanks to Silver Ambassadors: based on the findings of the Lake Taoya Schaefer, Ron and Rosemary Windermere Project,” Heather said.

Clarke, Max Helmer Construction Ltd., “They’ll encourage the implemen- Remax Invermere – Wende Brash; and tation of policies and guidelines that EarthSoft Inc. benefit the health of the lake, such as Thanks to Bronze Ambassadors: the Lake Windermere Shoreline Man- J.A. Laird Leadership Class 2008, John agement Guidelines for Fish and Wild- Ashby, Lower Lakeview Road Commulife.” nity Association, Cam and Eloise Berry, Kirby Brown, president of Panora- Brian and Sarah Passey, Kootenay River ma Mountain Village and a member of Runners, Mountain Creek Properties the advisory committee, said, “For me, Ltd., The Artym Gallery, Fitz Floorparticipating in this committee is a logi- ing Ltd., Bank of Montreal Invermere; cal choice. Economically, socially and Focus Corporation Invermere, and The physically, Lake Windermere dominates Valley Echo.

Submitted by Wildsight

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

September 25, 2009

Mountain goats need more space

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff A concerned rancher is asking recreational users to steer clear of Toby Canyon.

Last month, the Columbia Basin Trust awarded John Zehnder a $7,500 grant to research why the number of Mount Taynton mountain goats has dropped from 60 goats in the 1980s to fewer than 10 today.

From May to September, the herd leaves the mountain and, fearful of predators at lower elevations, runs at full speed to the Toby Creek canyon. “Sometimes you’ll just see a cloud of dust,” he said.

The draw is a mineral lick on the canyon wall. The mountain goats lick essential nutrients contained in the wet clay cliff.

“They really have a strong craving for it,” John said. “In spring, they come quite a long way to get to the lick.”

Mountain goats are only found in North America. The Kootenays are home to an estimated 9,500 mountain goats. British Columbia has 50,000 goats – 90 percent of Canada’s population and about half the overall population.

John Zehnder has lived on his family’s 3,000-acre ranch since his parents bought it in 1973. His life-long interest in animals led John to watch the mountain goat herd closely as it passes through his property.

“I had been watching the goats along the rocks and keeping tabs over the years,” he said. “We have made a living off the land and, if we can protect the area’s wildlife, it’s a way to give something back. I see the goats as an asset to our ranch and to the community and that’s why I’m trying to promote conservation along the canyon.”

From 1988 to 1992, BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation transplanted about 20 goats from the herd to the Slocan Valley to replenish a dwindling herd.

“When they finished the relocation, they observed that 50 to 60 goats were still using the lick. A few years later, the numbers dropped off and no one is really sure why,” John said.

By 2007, John was seriously concerned and he approached the Ministry of Environment to do something about it. “The Ministry of Environment fully recognizes John’s efforts in sparking the project,” said ecosystem biologist Peter Holmes.

The biggest concern is human interac-

tion. Mountain goats are skittish creatures and must be ever vigilant for predators, such as cougars and bears. When humans are introduced, the goats must be wary of their presence, making them more vulnerable. The risk could cause them to stop using the mineral lick altogether if human use becomes excessive. The next closest lick is near Dutch Creek.

“We are in a bit of a dilemma because we are trying to minimize human disturbance, which can affect the usability of the lick,” Peter said. “If the goats are displaced, knowledge of the lick could be lost.”

So far, the ministry has placed a ban on hunting goats in the area. The Columbia Valley Cycling Society has agreed to stop using trails in that area. The TransRockies mountain bike marathon has diverted its path to the valley further south.

With the support of the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club and the Regional District of East Kootenay, John applied for a Columbia Basin Trust Environmental Initiatives grant this year.

“The committee was impressed by a private land-owner with this interest,” said Rick Allen, Columbia Basin Trust’s Program Manager, Environment.

“When people like John get involved, it’s big. It leverages action from other landowners. Hopefully now other people and landowners will come forward to join the effort to help save the herd.”

The grant allows John to collect the goats’ hair samples, snagged on bushes as they run to the lick. The hair is sent away for DNA testing to establish firm numbers for the herd. What’s more, the grant will allow John to reclaim some of the trails and display signs in the area discouraging recreationalists from using the trails.

“We have considered legislative closures as a last resort. We are trying for voluntary compliance first,” Mr. Holmes said.

Bicyclists, ATV riders and hunters are urged to stay away from the entire south bank of the Toby Creek canyon. If using the area, the ministry requests people stay on the forest service road.

But it’s not all bad news. Already this year John has noticed nanny goats with kids using the mineral lick and drinking at the creek. John hopes if people steer clear of the canyon, the herd will return to its original numbers.

FROM TOP: John Zehnder at the Toby Canyon mineral lick; the mountain goat herd in 1986 (photo by Norm Hendricks); goats drink at Toby Creek in September 2009 (photo by John Zehnder); a curious mountain goat is snapped by a motion detector camera near the mineral lick.

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 25, 2009

Pioneer Classifieds GARAGE SALE

announcement

Massive downsizing, 3-family garage sale! Saturday, Sept.

26th, 9am-3pm. 1102, 13th Street, Invermere. Wood burning stove, treadmill, double bed, hide-a-bed, lots of household items.

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of main street, Radium.

Saturday, September 26th , 9am12pm. Office and household, filing cabinets, counter chairs, cupboards, computer desk, antique oak desk. Government Street, Windermere (next to Windy Café), 250-342-5561, early calls welcome.

Saturday, Sept. 26th , 9am-1pm.

Unit 703 Black Forest Village across from Tim Hortons.

Badminton — DTSS, Sundays at 7:30-10pm. J.A. Laird, Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Call Audrey for more info: 250-3423825.

ART GIECK of Country Piano House will be tuning pianos September 28th. Call Loni 250347-9882 for an appointment.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO THE COMPTROLLER OF WATER RIGHTS UNDER THE WATER UTILITY ACT AND THE UTILITIES COMMISSION ACT NOTICE is hereby given by Parr Utilities Ltd. that an application has been made to the Comptroller of Water Rights for: A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the proposed construction and operation of a waterworks distribution system to serve residents in the area of District Lot 705, Kootenay District.

Any person wishing further information in connection with this application should apply directly to Parr Utilities Ltd., PO Box 121, Athalmer BC V0A 1A0.

Any objections to this application are to be forwarded to the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights, Water Utility Act, PO Box 9340 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC V8W 9M1, to be in the Deputy Comptroller’s hands on or before October 9, 2009.

Parr Utilities Ltd.

announcement UPCOMING LADIES FASHION CONSIGNMENT SALE LOOKING FOR CONSIGNORS Looking to clean out your closet and earn some extra money? Then we are looking for you! Accepting upscale ladies clothing including business attire, casual wear, outerwear, maternity, etc. For more information call Layna at 250-342-2270 or Carmen at 250-342-0783, or email closetfrenzy@yahoo.com.

Event will be held on October 16th and 17th in Invermere.

THANK YOU The family of George Oglestone wishes to express their sincere thank you to all their friends and neighbours for their visits, cards, flowers, food, kind words and warm hugs through this difficult time.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the 24 members (that’s all there are!) of the Columbia Valley Classics Car Club who worked so hard to put on such a fantastic 20th Annual Show‘n’Shine last weekend. 936 registered vehicles!

Cheers to Wyatt Miller for scoring your first goal this season in the Sunday night fun league!

Jeers to the local police officer who forced a young man and his infant son to ride in the passenger seat of his police truck without a car seat on the weekend of the car show. The officer only stopped his vehicle to let the father and son out because of the large crowd watching him. Good job in keeping society safe.

• • • •

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

CHEERS & JEERS

SHARED ACCOMODATION

SUITE FOR RENT

Cheers to the Rockies! Keep working hard, guys!

Roommate wanted to share 3 bdrm townhouse in Radium. $400/month including laundry, hydro, high speed internet.

Available immediately, 250347-7787.

Columere Park, bright, 1 bdrm furnished upstairs suite. Private beach, quiet, $700/month. 250345-6524.

lost & found Lost! Orange cat. If found, please call 250-342-2475.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637 STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166.

You own it, we can store it!

Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long term tenant. Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-342-5297, 250346-3011 or 250-342-2100.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Financial professional looking for other professionals to share space with. I have a great location with excess room.

Please call 250-270-0270.

Panache Building, Invermere, B.C. Beautiful building near public beach and walking distance to hundreds of condos in Canada’s most perfect fourseason town! 2400 feet on main, with two 1200-foot world-class apartments up. Perfect location for restaurant or retail. For info, call 250-342-5525.

Room in executive level home near beach, $450 + utilities, references required, N/S, 250342-5937.

SUITE FOR RENT ATTENTION CONTRACTORS! One or two bdrm bungalows, by the week or month! Call 250-3456365, Fairmont Bungalows.

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS, Conveniently located behind Sobey’s within walking distance to downtown. 2 bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard.

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, N/P, $750 - $850/month + DD. Utilities not included. Available immediately, 250-342-8781.

Hillcrest furnished apartments utilities included. 1 bdrm units - $700/month, 2 bdrm units $900/month. 250-341-1182.

Invermere, 2 bdrm, lower suite, W/D, stove, fridge, N/S, N/P, adults only. $850/month includes hydro and heat. Avail Aug 15th, ref. req. 250-3426349 or 250-342-3418.

INVERMERE, 2 bdrm basement suite. Separate entry, shared W/ D, close to downtown/beaches/ grocery, N/S, $660/month + utilities, available now. Call Grant, 403-493-1245.

Invermere, 2 bdrm lower suite.

Clean, quiet, N/S, laundry. $850/month includes utilities.

Available immediately, 250342-5581.

2 bdrm fully furnished, ground floor apartment. All utilities, cable and laundry facilities included. $900/month + DD. N/S, references. Long term preferred. Only 1 ½ blocks from downtown Invermere. Available Oct 1st, 250-342-9712.

WALK TO DOWNTOWN & KINSMEN BEACH, 3 bdrm main floor of a house, separate entrance, 5 appliances, deck, view, shed, yard, N/S, N/P, no partiers, references/deposit required. Rent negotiable, water/hydro/heat included.

Available December 1st, 250342-7590.

1 bdrm walk-out suite, very clean, fully furnished, close to DT. W/D, N/S, N/P. $600/month including utilities. Available November 1st. 250-342-3790.

New 1 bdrm suite. Laundry, N/P, $700/month + utilities, available October 1st, call 250342-6607.

2 suites for rent, Black Forest Heights, Invermere. 2 bdrm, 2 bath upper suite, 2 decks, large yard, $1000/month, utilities included, N/S, N/P, available October 1st; 2 bdrm lower walkout, very bright and roomy, $875/month, utilities included, N/S, N/P, available immediately.

Call 250-342-9770.

Large 2 bdrm suite, 5 appliances, pets negotiable, utilities included, available October 1st.

Call 250-341-1099.

2 bdrm and 3 bdrm apartments in Edgewater. Heat and appliances included, $600/ month, 250-342-2898.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 33

September 25, 2009

Pioneer Classifieds SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

Invermere, central, quiet neighbourhood, spacious, bright, newly renovated 1 bdrm suite. Private entrance and patio, furnished or unfurnished, N/S, references required, $975/ month including utilities, cable and internet. Available October 1st . 250-342-0399.

Radium duplex, 2 or 4 bdrm, all appliances included, N/S, N/P, New building. 403-257-6253 or email bradyh@telus.net.

Invermere, 2 bdrm, 1400 sq. ft. spacious suite, new kitchen, laundry included, 2 min. walk to schools, large fenced yard, pets negotiable. Available now, $800/month + ½ util. 250-6881244.

Edgewater house on 5½ acres. Heated shop, other out buildings, set up for horses, pets welcome, immediate occupancy, references required, $1200 + utilities, 250-226-7660.

Canal Flats, renovated 2 bdrm mobile home, close to beach!

Very clean, private yard, W/ D, new propane furnace, no partiers. Quiet working person or couple, must be employed, cat or dog possible. Available October 1st, $795/month + hydro, 250-688-7798 or 250342-6899.

1 bdrm + office, front walkout suite. Private entrance, partially furnished, separate laundry, 1 bath, new kitchen, all appliances, 5 mins. to Kinsmen beach and D/T. N/S, N/P, $700/ month, utilities included, no roommates, 403-287-1755.

FAIRMONT - won’t last! Private 2 bdrm walk-out basement suite. Bright, 1100 sq.ft., wood fireplace, backs Columbia River, pets OK, fire pit. Includes all utilities, W/D and storage. $950/ month. Available immediately.

C. Bay 1-888-535-6962.

2 bdrm suite, fully furnished including W/D, D/W, wireless and cable, large deck, 3 blocks from beach and Invermere’s main street. Available immediately, $880/month + shared hydro, 250-688-0244.

Fully furnished, newly renovated bachelor suite 2 blocks from downtown Invermere. D/W,W/D, cable and hydro included. $800/ month, available immediately, 250-688-0244.

Radium, 2 bdrm basement suite, N/S, references required, $650 + utilities, 780-433-1057.

Duplex, 1100 sq.ft. 5 appliances, 2 bdrm, storage shed, utilities included. $900/month, 250347-9629.

Wilder subdivision, quiet, open floor plan, nice deck, 3 bdrm, single car garage, walk to town and school. N/P, N/S, $1200/ month + utilities. References required. Available immediately, 250-342-2052.

Edgewater, 4 bdrm, 1½ bath, 5 appliances, wood/oil heat, $800/month, 250-347-9768 or 250-342-3417.

Invermere winter rental! Fully furnished, newly renovated, 4 bdrm house (incl. 2 bdrm separate suite), beach area, N/P, N/S, available November. $1500/month + DD + hydro.

Includes cable and wireless, W/D, wood stove! A little bit of ‘cabin’ heaven! 250-342-9290.

Near Edgewater, 1 bdrm house on shared acreage for responsible, employed, nonsmoking person. No pets, preferred long term, quiet pastoral surroundings, good water, great views, 5 appliances, $575/month, 250-347-6592.

Very well maintained, meticulous, clean 2 bdrm house.

Fully furnished, close to DT, W/D, N/S, N/P, beautiful mountain view. Available Nov. 1st. $1000/ month + utilities, 250-3423790.

Wonderful, clean, bright home just up from Kinsmen Beach. 5 bdrms (2 up, 3 down), 2 baths, walkout basement, attached garage, large deck, high efficiency furnace, fireplace, dishwasher, stove, fridge, W/D. N/S, N/P, available October 1st, $1500/month + utilities, 403618-7486.

2 bdrm older house adjacent to Funtasia in Fairmont Hot Springs. Available October 1st - April 30th. $690/month + utilities. Please call Joseph or Tanya at 250-345-4511 or 250345-4558 (evenings). If you would enjoy taking care of the animals and light snow removal in the winter, remuneration for caretaker duties available.

TWILA, PLEASE CALL AGAIN until we talk in person! Windermere, lovely 1 bdrm home, N/S, pets considered, great yard, $750/ month. Available immediately.

403-851-2043.

Invermere, large 4 bdrm house, 2 bath, rec and laundry room, mins. from schools and downtown, large yard, N/S, pets negotiable. Available Nov. 1st, $1500 + util, references, 250341-1650.

CONDO FOR RENT 2 bdrm condo, near Sobey’s, N/S, N/P, quiet folks only need apply, $800/month, 250-342-6255.

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CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

PET FRIENDLY CONDO! 1st MONTH FREE 2 bdrm townhouse in Black Forest Village $1300/month.

Call 250-342-0838.

Radium fully furnished condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 decks, gas BBQ, gas fireplace, in suite laundry, pool, 2 hot tubs, 2 heated indoor parking stalls, 6 month min. lease, N/S, N/P, $1100/month includes utilities, 780-2881441.

2 bdrm condo, D/T Invermere, furnished. N/S, N/P, available October 1st, $1000/month, utilities included, 250-341-1182

Invermere on the lake, new luxury fully furnished condo. 2 bdrm plus den, 2 baths, facing lake, underground parking.

Available immediately. Weekly, monthly or long-term. Call 403561-0111.

2 bdrm condo, The Aspen, Radium, main floor, 2 bath, fireplace, heated parking, N/S, references, $975/month, 403328-2944 or 403-892-2731.

RADIUM, FULLY FURNISHED TOWNHOUSE, large windows and deck. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, bungalow-style in Eagle Crest Villas. Single car garage, 6 months minimum lease, $950 + condo fees/utilities/DD. N/P, N/S. References required, 403519-2216 or 403-981-1551.

Invermere, 1262 sq.ft, 2 bdrm townhouse, garage, 5 appliances, 403-275-9653.

Invermere fully furnished, 2 bdrm, newly renovated, 2 blocks from town & beach, D/W, cable, hydro included, 250-833-0196 or 250-341-5855.

Radium (Sunrise), 1 bdrm, fully furnished lower unit condo, N/P, N/S, $700 includes everything but internet and DD, 250-3479093.

Akiskinook Resort, 1 bdrm condo, fully furnished, indoor pool, hot tub. Long or short term, $750/month includes cable, 403-281-3991.

Radium Townhouse, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, N/S, N/P, $1000/month includes power and water. Available immediately, 403-240-9357 or 403-237-4698.

1 & 2 bdrm fully furnished condos, $675 & $1050/month, includes utilities & cable. N/ S, N/P, 403-860-4810, email radium106@shaw.ca.

Invermere, new, furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo.

Underground parking, available immediately, long or short term. $1150/month + DD, 403-6501238.

Brand new 2 bdrm townhouse on 3rd floor. D/T Radium, 2 full baths, F/P. $900/month includes utilities + DD. Available Sept.

1st, 403-828-1678.

2 bdrm furnished condo, 1½ bath, 6 appliances, patio, garage, $1000/month + utilities, 250342-1475.

Invermere, beautiful condo close to downtown, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, 5 appliances, large storage room and attached garage. Will go fast @ $1200/month + utilities!

Call Kevin for evening showings, 780-982-1140.

3 bdrm condo in Pinewood, Radium. In-suite laundry, underground heated parking, $1300/month, utilities included.

Available Oct. 1, 403-875-0214.

3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, N/P, N/S, available October 1st, $1350/month, 250-341-1182.

Radium, 2 bdrm ground floor with patio, all appliances, $950/month includes utilities, available October 1st, 250-3416888, Richard.

Luxury fully furnished condo at Heron Point in downtown Invermere. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, W/D, D/W, cable, wireless, hydro included, hot tub and gym access. $1200/month, N/S, N/P, available October to May, 250688-0244.

Copperhorn Town, Radium, 2 bdrm fully furnished condo, W/D, wood burning fireplace, 2 balconies, $900/month + utilities, 403-522-3669.

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Radium, furnished/unfurnished, $975/ month, 403-870-5045.

VACATION RENTALS Akiskinook Resort, 1 bdrm, fully furnished condo, pool, hot tub, beach, tennis courts, deck, gas BBQ, $550/week, $89/night, 3 nights minimum, 403-2933870.

Marble Canyon 2 week share.

Name on title, approximately 2500 sq. ft. on 3 levels. 4 bdrm, 3.5 baths, sleeps 11. RCI eligible, $25,000 OBO. Call 780-9951107.

HOUSE FOR SALE Peaceful Creekside, 2.5 acres.

4950 Stoddart Creek Road. 5 bdrm, 4 bath home between Invermere and Radium. See WeList.com- listing #40848. $659,000, 250-347-6532.

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September 25, 2009

Pioneer Classifieds

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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

HOUSE FOR SALE

ACREAGE/LOTS FOR SALE

PETS FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

vehicle FOR SALE

services

PRICE REDUCTION! RANCH HOUSE Completely renovated house on 2.5 acres outside of Windermere, in Elkhorn Country Estates, an exclusive private gated community, one of only 11 included in Phase 1. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security system, working shutters, all services underground, furniture incl., recently appraised, $449,000.

Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250-3420617 or 250-342-1268.

Exclusive Private Gated Acreage Absolutely spectacular surroundings with unobstructed view straight down the snow capped Fairmont Rocky Mountain Range. Very private yet only 2 mins to the beach & Windermere. Services to lot.

Architectural controls ensure your investment, as well as no building commitment. See welist.com. Invermere. Must be seen to be appreciated, 250342-1167.

Pony, very quiet, great for kids, $500 OBO. Call 250-342-3029 or 250-342-1466.

Marble Travatine tile - 18”x 18”, 317 sq.ft. of composite decking, antique claw foot tub, stationary bike trainer, baby crib, playpen and collapsible stroller. 250342-2052.

1995 Chevrolet Silverado ½ ton.

New transmission, front-end, ujoints, brakes. AC, cruise, tilt, well maintained, great working/ hunting truck, $3500 OBO, 250342-5172.

Vacuums, parts, repairs & accessories, all makes & models Central vacuums, sales & installations, bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207 fhs@telus.net

AWNING, 16’x 5’ fixed aluminum frame and 2 support posts with baked-on white enamel, tinted glass. Consists of 8 panels, can be downsized, $700 OBO. Call Barb, 250-347-7757.

1998 Sienna, 328,000 km, excellent condition, $2200, 250345-0350.

Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.

OPEN HOUSE 1733 Windermere Loop Rd. Windermere Valley Golf Course Sat. & Sun., 11 am-5 pm Contact Glenn Pomeroy 250-270-0666 Maxwell Realty Invermere REDUCED! OPEN HOUSE September 26th & 27th. 1pm- 4 pm. 137, 10th Ave, Invermere. 4 bdrm, 3 baths, office, finished walk-out basement, large fenced back yard, walking distance to all amenities. Asking $440,000. 250-342-3100 or 250-342-1092 .

CONDO FOR SALE Heron Point, Invermere. ¼-share available. Best unit in complex.

FULLY FURNISHED. Ground floor, walk out to yard. 2 min. walk from both beach and downtown.

3 bdrm, 2 bath, pool, hot tub, fitness room, storage. Great view of the lake and the beach, $137,000, 250-688-2667.

1 bdrm, 1 level, near hospital, adult building, asking $160,000.

No agents please, 250-6880083.

Brand new 1600 sq.ft. D/T Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage. Reduced to $299,900 + GST, www.cedarwoodglen.com, 250-341-1182.

WILMER PROPERTY 9140 Smith Street (off main avenue). Nice mountain view, large walk-out lot, older 3 bdrm manufactured home currently on lot, $120,000.

Contact 250-341-1656.

8 acres of hay meadow, beautiful mountain views with great building opportunity near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $425,000. Call 250-342-2802.

Our one remaining pristine commercial/residential lot in “Town Square.” 50’ X 120,’ W&S on frontage, $82,500. Build your own “Point of Departure” on 1/4 Mile River frontage, 121 acres, 2 level airstrips possible: 1830’ up valley, or 1950’ cross valley. IN EDGEWATER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. “Municipal“ Water & sewer, 3-phase power and independent road access possible. Info: Edgewater Developments, 250-347-9660, www.edgeh20.com.

PETS FOR SALE Cute happy puppies. Mom is Boxer, Dad is Newfie/Border Collie cross. Black, brindle & fawns. Dewclaws, shots, some with tails docked. Ready Sept.

17th to good homes with room to run, $250. View on Youtube at sadiesutube, 250-347-9616.

WANTED ICAN is in need of a 10’ x 10’ or smaller insulated shed. Please call 250-341-7888.

Dumbells wanted, 342-7513.

MISC. FOR SALE Top Quality Hay, Alfalfa, grass mix, round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Quality Top Soil & Manure.

Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load. Call 250342-1268.

Excellent screened sandy top soil. $150/truck load, $50/pick up. Aspen Meadows, 250-2700590.

Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, fir, dry and split. To order call 250-342-6908.

Firewood — Cut, split and delivered. Fir and pine mix. $150/½-cord, $275/full-cord.

Birch $275/½-cord, $400/fullcord, 250-688-0143. ¾-inch road gravel - $10/cubic yard; bedding sand - $14/cubic yard; drain rock - $12/cubic yard; landscaping rock - $12/cubic yard; well rock - $12/cubic yard; pit run gravel - $6/cubic yard; clean fill - $6/cubic yard. Pick up or delivery available. 250-3472130 or 250-342-1782 (cell).

Antique wood cook stove - $200; Fisher grandfather wood stove - $350; ¼ yard cement mixer - $250; carved antique rocking chair - $225; 4” Delta edger $75. Call 250-347-2130.

Retirement Sale, two corner office desks, two adjustable desk chairs, small storage cabinet, lateral two drawer filing cabinet. Ideal for small business, $500 for all, or will sell separately, 250-342-9093.

Kenmore heavy duty top loading washer/dryer set, excellent condition. $150/pair, 250-3423838 or 250-342-5220 (cell).

Free washing machine, works well, 250-342-2475.

1985 Mobark Woodchipper, never been used, $10,000 (negotiable), 250-342-0529.

Recreational vehicles Yamaha 350 Warrior Sport Quad, electric start, mint condition.

Kawasaki 250 Mohave Sport Quad, mint condition, 250-3420350 or 403-701-3344 .

vehicle FOR SALE 2006 Ford Fusion SE, V6, 40,000 km, non-smoking senior owned, not driven winters, $14,500.

250-345-0270.

1985 Cutlass Supreme. 4-door, low mileage, good condition, $1000. Call 250-688-0143.

2006 Honda Odyssey EX, 94,000 km, $28,000. 2005 Honda CRV 600RR, mint condition, 5,500 km, $8000. 2006 Yahamha Rhino in good condition, $6000.

Call evenings, 250-342-5596.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Hair Salon for sale in Radium.

Turnkey operation (everything included). If you are a stylist this is an incredible deal! If interested and would like more info, please call Karen 250-347-2480 or the salon cell 250-688-0249.

ANGLZ HAIR AND TANNING STUDIO, located in the Windermere Valley, BC, just 2½ hours from Calgary. Anglz Hair & Tanning Studio has been a well established salon for 14 years.

Busy salon with high traffic, full retail and full clientele.

4 stations, tanning room, manicure/pedicure/waxing room, laundry/bathroom and large seating area. Total of 1100 sq. ft. Staff is willing to stay on.

Serious inquiries only. PRICE REDUCED. Maria, 250-3423227.

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

Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. AQUAIR, 250-342-5089 Custom installations of ceramic, mosaic, quarry tiles, slates, glassblocks, repairs, etc. For estimates, call 250-341-6869.

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal.

Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt @ 342-3569 Chimney Sweeping for clean burning woodstoves & fireplaces.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call Clarke, 250-342-6443.

Certified home support worker available for private care. Elderly, respite, surgery recovery. Call 250-688-0733.

Dog grooming, medium dogs.

250-342-6178

Gregg the Repair Man specializes in small/medium repairs/renos, plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, tiling plus. References $30/hour, 2-hour minimum.

Flexible rate for seniors. 250688-2233.

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September 25, 2009

Pioneer Classifieds

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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

CAREERS

CAREERS

CAREERS

CAREERS

mobile home for sale

Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for year round F/T or P/T evening servers. Phone 250-347-0047 or mail@helnas. com.

Looking for experienced insulator for project in Invermere starting October 1st. Please call Friction Fit at 250-341-7272.

Dusk Building Systems is currently seeking framers and labourers for on-site or in our manufacturing facility. We offer

excellent wages and benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-341-3427 or email to info@ duskbuildingsystems.com.

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

FREE MOVIE RENTALS – Parttime. Join our team; receive good wages, free rentals. Please call Thora at 250-342-0057, or fax 250-342-6583, email ghvinvermere@hotmail.com or drop off resume at Gone Hollywood.

Fairmont Creek Property Management is accepting applications for a part-time accounting clerk position. For a detailed job description or to submit a resume please contact info@fairmontcreek.ca.

Recreation Programmer Wanted, Valley Alley Bowling Centre (Invermere). Main duties include the development, planning and coordination of a youth bowling league, a pool table league, and a golf simulator league. Also responsible for the development, planning and delivery of special weekend events for the public as well as the development of a school program for a busy, multi-use private recreation facility. A degree or diploma in recreational programming is required as well as several years experience in this area.

Other duties will include cash handling, opening and closing duties, reservations and serving alcohol, age 19+, wage $13/hr.

Please send resume and cover letter to danielleelford@shaw. ca. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for permanent P/T evening kitchen help/ dishwasher. Please call 250347-0047 or email us at mail@ helnas.com.

Stylist, P/T, F/T to start immediately at Anglz Hair Studio. Please contact Maria, 250-342-3227.

Tupperware requires P/T, F/T consultants/new benefits!

No experience required, free training. PEAK SELLING TIME! Call Julie, 250-342-5564.

Shadybrook Resort in Windermere requires grounds keeping labourer, 2 days/week for 8 weeks. $15/hour. Fax resume to 250-342-9558 or phone 250-342-8662.

Developing land (Canmore, AB).

Must go quickly.

Ranging from $3K - $12K!

CAREERS

Call for more details call Charlotte

403.678.5111

WISH PROGRAM SUPPORT WORKER Family Resource Centre

Duties: The Women’s Information and Safe Homes support worker is part of a team of casual staff that agrees to carry a cellular phone and serve scheduled on-call duty for the Safe Homes Program. Support workers are on call on week days and evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. When called out, the support worker provides a confidential emergency service for the provision of temporary, safe and supportive accommodation for women and their children who have experienced or who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. Support workers will provide transportation, information, support and, when appropriate, follow-up support for women.

Invermere Dry Cleaners requires someone who is mature and responsible. Apply in person with resume.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, by 4:00 p.m., Sept 28, 2009.

Family Resource Centre PO Box 2289, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Branch Manager Invermere BC Kootenay Insurance Services provides a full line of general insurance products and services to the Kootenays with locations in Trail, Nelson , Crawford Bay, Cranbrook and Effective November 1, 2009 Invermere

Resumes

By October 2, 2009 John Sullivan CEO Suite 100-890 Schofield Hwy. Trail BC V1R 2G9

This position will lead our new Branch in building a team , modeling professionalism, promoting excellent service and fostering teamwork in a community that offers exceptional lifestyle opportunities.

If you are a results driven team player interested in growing with an organization with the qualifications below, we would like to hear from you !

• Strong communication and leadership skills combined with a high attention to detail and accuracy • Minimum 5 years experience in General Insurance and familiar with ICBC

john.sullivan@kootenayinsurance.ca Fax# 250-368-5283

• Minimum Level 2 license with the ability to obtain a Level 3 in accordance with the Insurance Council of BC

Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd is owned in equal partnership between East Kootenay Community Credit Union,Kootenay Savings Credit Union and Nelson and District Credit Union.

• Strong computer and technical skills We offer a competitive salary and benefit package together with a superior work environment.

www.kootenayinsurance.ca

CAREERS PO Box 151 Kimberley BC V1A 2Y6

www.trenchsociety.com

Wanted: Unemployed Resource Workers in the Columbia Valley The Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society recently received additional funding from the Community Development Trust – Job Opportunities Program to hire unemployed resource workers that live in the Columbia Valley, to carry out grassland ecosystem restoration work in the Rocky Mountain Trench. Approved project activities include: hand slashing with chainsaws or hand tools, slash piling, pile burning, etc. On the job training, equipment, transportation, and materials & supplies will be provided. The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay for 40 hours per week including travel time to and from the work site from two marshalling points in Canal Flats and Radium.

To qualify as an unemployed resource worker under the Job Opportunities Program, a worker must meet all four of the following Job Opportunities Program Worker Eligibility Requirements: • •

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The worker’s resource employment was in forestry, fishing, agriculture, mining, or manufacturing.

The worker lives in British Columbia and his or her primary occupation for at least the past two full years has been working in a B.C. resource industry as an employee of a company, a contractor, a sub contractor, or as an independent owner/ operator.

At least 65 per cent of the worker’s earned income has come from resource industry work in each of the past two years.

The worker lost his or her resource sector job on or after May 1, 2007 due to: Permanent shift reduction, closure or workforce reduction; or, Involuntary lay-off or loss of contract work of more than, or expected to be more than, four months; or, Voluntary resignation by mutual agreement with his or her employer to create an opportunity for a younger worker.

Workers are NOT eligible if: • their loss of work was due to a regular seasonal break, or • they resigned voluntarily, or • they were terminated for cause, or • they are an owner/ manager, director or officer, except in the case of independent owner/operators.

For general inquires regarding the Columbia Valley Grassland Ecosystem Restoration Job Opportunities Projects or the JOP Resource Worker Eligibility Requirements contact Dan Murphy, Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society at: dgmurphy@telus.net or phone 250-489-4049.

If you meet all the JOP Resource Worker Eligibility Requirements above and would like to apply for a crew position, email your resume to: dgmurphy@ telus.net or fax it to 250-489-4059.

36 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

Valley SPORTS

September 25, 2009

Rockies rookies learning the hard way

By Steve Mantyka Columbia Valley Rockies The Columbia Valley Rockies went with a fully dressed lineup for the first time this season, but were a little behind the play, as they dropped decisions to Fernie and Nelson.

The first-place Fernie Ghostriders did what they do best – put the pedal to the metal and charge at teams. Fernie directed 27 shots at netminder Scott Ismond and the Rockies were able to fire off two shots as Fernie built a 4-0 lead after one period.

The Ghostriders added to their goal total in the second, firing two more past Ismond, chasing him from the net. He was replaced by Cameron Dagg. The Ghostriders kept the pressure and found the twine two more times, making it 8-0 before Fernie changed their goalies and the Rockies lit the lamp, newcomer Sean Leslie from Taylor Pryde.

The Rockies had three power play chances in the period, but failed to capitalize, despite some good puck movement. D-man Max Mondrus tried to light a spark under the players, trading swings with Jesse Niemi at 10:46.

The only goal of the third period was by Fernie,

In the end, the shots were 57-20. The final was 10-1 for a dominant Fernie win.

The Rockies roster saw seven players in their first game action, 17 rookies overall, and they seemed a little overwhelmed by Fernie’s constant pressure, although there were many minutes where the play was even, but no shots got through the smothering defence.

Next, the Nelson Leafs were met with a more aggressive style of skating, and the Rockies kept up with the pace of the game, but penalty trouble paved the way to their fifth straight defeat.

The Leafs opened the scoring early before giving the Rockies two power play chances. Both came up empty, but had some great chances. Shots after one period were 13-5 Nelson, score 2-0.

In the second, the Rockies started a march to the penalty box, allowing Nelson five power play opportunities and some stellar goaltending from Rockies netminder Cameron Dagg kept the game close. The Leafs scored at even strength at 10:48 to open a 3-0 lead in between Rockies penalties, and counted one on the power play at the 3:16 mark.

The Rockies penalty killers did a great job of keeping the puck out of the net as Nelson poured it on, firing 29 shots on goal. The Rockies replied with 4.

After 40 minutes, it was 4-0 Nelson.

In the third period, the Rockies showed their frustration as they took four straight penalties, and the Leafs were able to capitalize on the power play two more times.

Shots in the third were Nelson 18 and Columbia Valley 5, for totals of 60-14.

Cameron Dagg had an outstanding game for Columbia Valley and got lucky a few times as the crossbar and posts counted at least three saves, too. Credit dman Zack Maclellan for a save too, swiping the puck out of the Rockies crease as it was sliding towards a sure goal.

The three stars of the game were Nelson’s Sean Muller with two goals; Gavin Currie with one goal and one assist; and Rockies goalie Cameron Dagg, stopping 54 of 60 shots.

The Rockies skated better Saturday night, but proved there is still some work to do.

Some community service was in the making, as the Rockies helped clean up the curling rink, moving tables and chairs after the Classic Car Show dance and then doing some dryland training. With Junior A teams still making cuts, expect some new faces to be in the lineup next weekend.

Local soccer teams shine at final tournament

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Three soccer teams from Invermere finished off a fantastic summer season at their final tournament in Revelstoke last weekend.

The Under 13 boys team, the Under 15 boys team and the Girls U17 team all competed in the tournament – the U13 boys even captured a bronze medal, defeating the host team by a score of 3-1.

“Overall it was a great season for our team,” said Coach Jurgen Striegel. “We won two bronze medals in our tournaments.”

The U15 boys also had a season to boast about, picking up a medal at the East Kootenay Championships held in Nelson.

From there they went on to represent the East Kootenay at the provincial championships, which were also held in Nelson, where they captured the overall fair play award in playoffs.

This past weekend in Revelstoke, the boys fared well, considering they were competing against teams that were an age group ahead of them.

The tournament also held a skills contest, which included a juggling and shoot-out competi-

tion.

Martin Grasic and Jared Livingston placed first in the shoot-out competition, Martin participating in the U14 event and Jared in the U15.

Meanwhile Jonathan Downey of the U13 team took first place in the juggling competition.

Juggling is when a player “juggles” the ball in the air with their foot, knee and head – whoever keeps it in the air the longest without touching the ground wins.

The Girls U17 also participated in the tournament this past weekend.

Although the team is made up of a combination of 14- to 17-year-olds with varying levels of experience, Coach Wallace Ross said the girls played a solid weekend of soccer.

“We did not win any games, though we had two 0-0 draws and a 2-1 loss,” Coach Ross said.

“The team was lead by the solid goal-tending of Amanda Helmer and Emma Ross – it was a great team effort.”

All teams are looking forward to their next season.

For more information on the rep soccer teams in Invermere visit www.cvrec.ca.

Chase Striegel beats his opponents to the ball.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 37

September 25, 2009

VALLEY NEWS

School grows minds, and veggies

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Eileen Madson Primary School’s garden is ripe and ready for harvest.

Now in its second season, the garden has towers of corn and gigantic sunflowers, strawberries draped across the ground and pumpkins turning orange under the autumn sun.

After several years of taking students to the heritage garden beside Pynelogs Cultural Centre for gardening lessons, teacher Willa Love decided that “it would be neat to have one around here.”

She contacted Ed and Sue Steel, whose property borders the school, and asked if they would be interested in partnering with the school to bring their garden back to life for the purpose of beginning a school community garden.

“They were happy to donate the use of their land,” Willa explained.

The garden was started last year, and since then a six-foot fence has been built with donated material and labour from the Steels, the Parent Advisory Committee, school families and staff.

In May, Mrs. Love and fellow teacher Carol Zehnder drew up a diagram for the garden, and each class chose an area to plant. Seeds and small plants were donated from all over the community.

Over the summer break, many families volunteered to tend the garden a week at a time. The added bonus for those families was that they could take home any produce that was in season.

Now the garden is overflowing with corn, beets, squash, peas, carrots, tomatoes, pumpkin, potatoes, strawberries, zucchini, lettuce, spinach, cucumbers,

herbs, beans, garlic, onions, peppers and bok choy.

There are also flowers to encourage birds to visit the birdhouses that the students created in April.

“Within a week, swallows were nesting in them,” Mrs. Love said.

Pretty soon it will be harvest time, and every class will share the produce. Teachers will create dishes for the students to share, and on October 14th the school is holding a Harvest Fest. The children will sing songs and perform dances to celebrate the harvest around a scarecrow theme.

“As a school, our goal is to teach children about giving back to the community,” said principal Carolynne Muncer. “We enjoy the support of the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens and Centre for Sustainable Living and the Community Greenhouse.”

Willa Love said it is an opportunity for outdoor education.

“I am a firm believer in learning from the environment around us,” Willa Love said. “The aim is to get the children familiar with where their food comes from and why it is important to eat healthy and locally-grown food.”

By Pioneer Staff

A Day in Court

The following persons were sentenced on Tuesday, September 22nd, in Invermere Provincial Court, with the Honourable Judge Ron Webb presiding: • Wesley Nygaard-Petersen pled guilty to being in care or control of a vehicle while impaired. The court heard that on September 27th, 2008, RCMP responded to a civilian complaint of a dark, older model Trailblazer swerving erratically and travelling at an inconsistent speed. RCMP stopped the vehicle north of Athalmer Road, but not before also witnessing the erratic driving. After pulling the vehicle over, the officer found the driver and noted

HARVEST TIME – Left: Lily Flamand, Emily Melnyk and Tianna Davidson show off the carrots they plucked from the school garden. Right: Tianna Davidson picks a juicy strawberry.

Photos by Sally Waddington that he was unable to recite the alphabet.

Mr. Nygaard-Petersen admitted to the officer that he had been drinking and was taken back to the detachment for further investigation. He was given a $1,000 fine and a one-year driving prohibition.

• Murray Head pled guilty to catching and retaining more than the daily quota of fish, and to using a prohibited method/ gear/bait during close time. Judge Webb fined Mr. Head $50 for each offence.

• James MacDonald pled guilty to fleeing from a peace officer. The court heard that in July of this year, an RCMP officer was making his regular patrols in the early evening when he noticed a red street bike pull out in front of him. After checking

the Alberta licence plate, the officer noted that the registration had expired, at this time turned on his lights. The bike then accelerated, drove through a four-way stop and passed a vehicle on a double solid line.

Fearing for the safety of the driver, the officer pulled over and turned off his lights and discontinued the pursuit. Later that evening, the officer located the bike and the driver. He was given a $1,000 fine and a one-year driving prohibition.

• In Invermere Criminal Court on Thursday, September 10th, with Judge Ron Webb presiding, Allen A. Wittke pled guilty to driving without due care or attention under the Motor Vehicle Act. He was fined $345.

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The $4.3-million Invermere and District Hospital Emergency Room Redevelopment Project took another big step forward as Interior Health released a call for tenders for construction.

“Invermere has a busy ER serving its local and visiting populations, so this was an important project for government,” said Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon. “This is part of our commitment to improving ER departments across B.C. to the benefit of those who need urgent care and for the physicians and staff who provide it.”

Through this construction, the emergency department will be expanded and redeveloped to make best use of existing space, doubling the size from 245 square metres (2,600 square feet) to 546 square metres (5,800 square feet), and increasing the number of treatment bays from six to 12. It also includes a new separate ambulance entrance.

“The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District strongly supports this project and we are thrilled to see it moving quickly towards construction,” said hospital district chair John Kettle.

Cost of the redevelopment project is being shared between the province, through Interior Health, the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District, the Columbia Valley Hospital Auxiliaries and the East Kootenay Foundation for Health. The construction is expected to create about 27 jobs.

The resident population of the Invermere health service area is about 9,600 and is expected to increase to nearly 11,000 by 2025. Invermere is also a popular recreation destination, and the population can swell to 40,000. Treating residents and visitors alike, the Invermere emergency department has seen an increase in visits of six to eight percent annually.

Another part of the redevelopment project allows for the co-location of home and community care programs to a Wellness Centre shared with Public Health.

Since home and community care and public health clients use services from both programs, co-locating them will make public access easier.

Interior Health just signed off on the detailed design, and initial site preparation began in July. The tender will be awarded in October with construction expected to begin soon after the contract is in place.

Project completion is targeted for early 2011.

Emergency room fund gets $10,750 from Oilmen Submitted by East Kootenay Foundation for Health The Columbia Valley offers many things to many people. In many cases, the offer is a home away from home for families who come from areas outside of B.C. It offers many of our Alberta neighbours a wonderful playground of opportunities.

One group of those Alberta neighbours has made a positive statement of appreciation to the Columbia Valley with a significant donation to the Together for Everyone! Invermere Emergency Department campaign.

You may have heard of this group and perhaps have an overall impression about what their group represents; however, it is what they do in the background that is the biggest story of this most recent gift to health care.

Donna Grainger, East Kootenay Foundation for Health Executive Director, says: “Working with our foundation I have been lucky to hear many wonderful stories of why people give, but this one truly touched me. Several weeks ago I received a call from Rafi G. Tahmazian, this year’s Chairman for the Windermere Oilmen’s golf tournament.”

The Oilmen host an annual golf tournament in the Columbia Valley and have been silently donating money to local Invermere charities as a way of sharing their good fortune.

This year the group unanimously selected the Invermere Emergency Room as their benefactor.

“As a group and as private individuals, they rallied behind the cause by presenting a cheque for $10,750 toward the fundraising equipment goal of $500,000. This latest donation brings the campaign to over $35,000 in donations since April of this year.”

So the next time you hear that the Windermere Oilmen are coming to town, take a moment to remember that they, and others, through their gift of giving are leaving a health care legacy in the Columbia Valley.

To join the Windermere Oilmen in our quest to meet our fundraising goal, donate today at www.ekfh.ca or drop into the Invermere District Hospital.

All funds for the Together for Everyone! Campaign are held in trust by East Kootenay Foundation for Health, for the Invermere District Hospital Emergency Room redevelopment project.

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September 25, 2009

FAITH

There is a road that will take you anywhere you want to go

By Pastor Trevor Hagan Lake Windermere Alliance Church How would you like to know about a path in life that could take you anywhere you want to go?

“Is there such a road?” you might ask. There sure is, and it isn’t that far from where you’re standing right now.

This story tells how one man found that road.

A man was hiking through a small, relatively unknown village in the mountains of Europe, and he came across an elderly man sitting on his front porch.

“Excuse me, sir! Can you tell me what this village is known for?” the visitor inquired of the old man.

The old man pondered for a moment, then replied, “I don’t rightly know, other than it’s the starting point to the whole world. You can start here and go anywhere you want.”

I think that is pretty good advice. The same is true for you. If you are not where you want to be today in your career, finances, relationships, your journey with God, or any other area of your life, then you can start where you are today and get to anywhere you want to be. You are standing on the path to anywhere you

Cleaning up the shore Thomas Flury of Invermere was one of 24 people who helped clean up the shoreline of Lake Windermere during Wildsight’s 14th annual Lake Windermere Shoreline Cleanup on Saturday, September 19th. The helpers bagged 669 pounds of garbage, including a snowmobile frame, patio umbrella, a car tire and 1,121 cigarette butts.

The messiest area was the beach east of Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

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want to go.

So as you go let me share with you some hard learned wisdom for your journey. The first comes from Proverbs 3:5-6 and it says: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

God cares for you and wants His very best for your life. There is another wise saying in Proverbs 14:12 that says: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” Those are challenging words, but I for one can attest to the truth of them.

When we get turned around and lose our way in this world the Lord can straighten out our path. Our part here is to trust Him and acknowledge Him. Another piece of valuable wisdom from the Bible challenges us that, “Everything is permissible” – but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible” – but not everything is constructive. (1 Corinthians 10:23) This verse makes a lot of sense and can save us from a ton of heartache and trouble. Can we go anywhere we want? Sure . . . but should we? There are a lot of paths that will lead us in a dangerous direction.

A little guidance and direction goes a long way.

You can start where you are today and get to anywhere you want to be. You are standing on the path to anywhere you want to go. Have a great journey!

(This story was a part of our family devotional, Oneeighty by Blaine Bartel.)

Valley Churches Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, September 27th, 10:30 a.m.: Celebration Sunday.

Guest speaker Reverend David Hearn, Canadian Pacific District Superintendent. The Lord’s Supper will be served. Sunday School, for children ages 3 to 12, during the service.

7 p.m.: Evening service with Reverend David Hearn.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 -10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday: 8:30 a.m. at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m. at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word.

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

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship 10 a.m. Worship service 7 p.m. Special Praise, Special Prayer and Especially the Love of God Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

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