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The Columbia

November 13, 2009

Valley

P ioneer

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Solemn Moment Eight-year-old Cub Scout Cassidy Palmer, daughter of Mike and Ginger Palmer of Invermere, takes a moment to reflect at the Remembrance Day ceremony held in Invermere.

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Ayla meets her prince Ayla Newhouse, aged 25, the daughter of Anne Newhouse of Invermere and Ross Newhouse of Radium Hot Springs, met the Prince of Wales as a representative of George Brown College of Design in Toronto. Ayla was introducing the World House Exhibition, a “unique showcase for urban sustainability and green design” that

will feature 13 model homes at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, starting next summer.

“He is the most famous person I have ever met,” Ayla said jokingly, “but not the most famous I will ever meet.

It was a good excuse to practise my curtsy!”

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

November 13, 2009

Valley NEWS

Local heroes rescue victims of fiery crash

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Three local men are being hailed as heroes after rescuing two men from a fiery crash outside of Golden.

Taylor Dakin of Windermere, Alex Flury of Wilmer and Dillan Collins of Edgewater, all Taylor Dakin 18 years old, were travelling home from Revelstoke at about 9 p.m. on November 2nd, when they witnessed a semi-trailer plunge over an embankment and explode.

The three friends, all recent graduates of David Thompson Secondary School, were travelling home from Revelstoke after spending a day house-hunting.

It had snowed earlier that day, and the group was pro-

ceeding very carefully in Alex’s Toyota four-by-four.

They were discussing plans for their future when they saw a semi pulling two fuel tanks come around a corner towards them, about a kilometre ahead.

As they watched in horror, the semi-trailer slipped on the icy corner, jack-knifed and crashed straight into a concrete barrier on the south side of the highway.

“When he hit the guard rail, the first tank exploded and started this flame that went up at least 60 feet in the air,” Taylor said. “It was dark out, so we saw headlights, then a giant flame, and then there was no light because the trailer had gone off the edge. The first thing out of anyone’s mouth was, ‘I can’t believe that just happened.’”

Immediately, Alex pulled over, and both he and Taylor sprinted towards the burning vehicle while Dillan called 911.

As they got closer, they saw the rear tank hung up on the concrete barrier, teetering over a steep embankment. The cab and the front tank, which was engulfed in flames, had rolled to a stop at the bottom of the

embankment. The force of the impact had detached the front axle, which was lying on the highway.

Without a second thought, the two jumped the concrete barrier and scrambled down the steep, snowcovered embankment through the dense forest.

At the bottom, they saw the cab lying on its side.

They also spotted the driver, who was frantically scooping up snow with his hands and throwing it on the flames.

Taylor ran to assist the driver. “He was in massive shock and didn’t really know what was going on,” Taylor said. “He wasn’t listening to me – I kept telling him that we had to get out of there, that it wasn’t safe and that it could blow up at any second – so I grabbed him by his belt in the back and hauled him away from the gas tank.”

Alex dashed to the cab of the truck and helped a barefooted passenger out of the truck. He had been sleeping at the time of the crash and was still groggy.

Continued on Page 21 . . .

Edgewater man dies of accident injuries

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff An Edgewater man has died from injuries sustained in an accident last month on Peter’s Hill after an early-season snowfall blanketed the area with several centimetres of snow.

Barney Weismiller, 57, suffered severe injuries after he was hit by a vehicle that lost control coming down the steep, snow-covered hill on Toby Creek Road about 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14th.

Mr. Weismiller, an employee of Coyote Concrete, was hauling a load of cement up Peter’s Hill

when his truck lost traction on the slippery surface.

He stopped to chain up the tires of his truck, and was kneeling beside the rear wheel when he was hit by an oncoming Ford Ranger pick-up truck that had lost control on the slick road, through no fault of the driver. No charges were laid.

Due to the poor weather conditions on the morning of the accident, the Stars Air Ambulance was unable to respond.

As a result, Mr. Weismiller was driven by ambulance to Foothills Hospital in Calgary.

Attending physicians placed Mr. Weismiller in a medically-induced coma. He also suffered broken

bones and massive internal injuries, including brain damage.

According to his employer, Dale McKay of Coyote Concrete, Mr. Weismiller died in hospital at 7 a.m. on Friday, October 30th.

“At this point,” Mr. McKay said, “the family isn’t planning a memorial. Barney had no wishes for that. Right now they just want a little privacy.”

Mr. Weismiller and his wife Kathy had five children and six grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, his family requested donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Mr. Weismiller’s obituary appears on Page 26.

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Community concern over the H1N1 virus is mounting as a vaccine shortage has forced the cancellation of two clinics scheduled for this area.

The clinics, scheduled for November 12th and 14th, have been cancelled. A new clinic was announced for November 17th at the Invermere Community Hall – open to only those who fall into one of the provincially-recommended priority groups.

“We still cannot confirm that we will have enough vaccine that day to open it up to the general public,” said public health nurse Brenda Marsman.

The first H1N1 clinic in the Columbia Valley was held on November 6th at the Invermere Community Hall. When the doors opened at 9:30 a.m., public health officials were greeted with a line of concerned residents stretching the length of the building, all waiting in the pouring rain to be vaccinated.

Public health nurses at the clinic administered 503 H1N1 vaccinations that day, and more than 500 seasonal flu vaccinations as well.

“I did have to turn away a few people,” Ms. Marsman said. “Most of them were people over 65 who wanted to get their H1N1 shot and I just had to explain to them that many people their age would have been exposed to it in the late 1950s and early 1960s and that we need to reserve vaccine for those at risk.”

According to Ms. Marsman, the majority of the people who attended the clinic were children under five years and residents over the age of 65 with a chronic illness.

Since the initial introduction of the vaccine, there

have been new recommendations put forth by the province categorizing those who fall into the priority groups eligible to receive the vaccine.

The new groups include: pregnant women in the second half of pregnancy, children six months to 59 months of age, persons less than 65 years with chronic conditions, persons residing in remote communities, including all Aboriginal populations, health care workers involved in responding to pandemic influenza, household contacts/care providers of infants from birth to six months when the household contact/care provider is less than 65 years old, and household contacts/care providers of persons who are immunocompromised when both the immunocompromised person and the household contact/care provider are less than 65 years old.

Despite the increased awareness surrounding the new H1N1 vaccine, Ms. Marsman recommends that residents get both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 vaccine.

“We have more deaths from the seasonal flu – 7,000 in Canada per year, 1,400 last year in British Columbia,” she said.

“A lot of people are more focused on H1N1 and I think they forget they should protect themselves against seasonal flu as well.”

The next scheduled H1N1 vaccination clinic will be held on November 17th at the Invermere Community Hall from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The seasonal flu vaccine will also be available at this time.

If you fall into one of the priority groups, you are also eligible to be vaccinated by making an appointment with your family physician.

For more information, call 250-342-2360.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

November 13, 2009

Local businesses running short of hand sanitizer

By Danielle Wilson Pioneer Staff Concern about the spread of the H1N1 virus has created a shortage of hand sanitizer in valley pharmacy and grocery stores.

The virus, which has caused 135 deaths across Canada to date, is motivating people to cleanse their hands with hand sanitizer, an antiseptic solution that doesn’t require water.

Sydney-Anne Porter, owner of AG Valley Foods in Invermere, said the store has been out of hand sanitizer for a month.

A fax from one of her suppliers, Johnson & Johnson Inc., said most stores in Canada have been out of stock since the summer months.

The company said it is doing its best to ensure each account receives their “fair share” of Purell hand sanitizer as it arrives in the warehouse.

Doug Degrazio, co-owner of Sobeys grocery store in Invermere, said the store is currently out of all hand sanitizer.

He said when they receive shipments they only get a certain amount of stock and it is pretty scarce.

“Everybody’s in the same boat,” Mr. Degrazio said.

Lambert Kipp Pharmacy of Invermere is also out of all hand sanitizer until further notice.

Keith Irwin, pharmacist and owner of Pharmasave in Invermere, said they have limited stock on hand.

Valley schools have not experienced a shortage yet but are continuing to focus on hand-washing instead, said Bendina Miller, superintendent for Rocky Mountain School District No 6.

Experts say there is no difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic sanitizer. However, the best alternative is good old-fashioned soap and water.

Keith Irwin recommends people to “wash with soap and water.”

Sydney-Anne Porter also recommends using soap.

“Plain old washing gets rid of bacteria the best way,” she said.

Health Canada is advising people to wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, cough or sneeze into their shoulders, keep their hands away from their faces, and keep common surface areas like doorknobs, light switches, telephones and computer keyboards clean and disinfected.

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perspective

The prince and I

November 13, 2009

Historical Lens

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Seeing the photograph of Prince Charles on Page 2 of today’s Pioneer reminded me of my own fleeting meeting with him.

Back in 1976, before I was married, I was on the press bus filled with British paparazzi and Canadian journalists that followed Charles and his brother Edward when they visited the Calgary Stampede.

I was covering the visit for the Western Producer, a weekly farm newspaper based in Saskatoon. (While in Calgary for the royal visit, I also squeezed in a meeting with the Canadian Egg Producers.)

Both princes were single, and Charles was very much the eligible bachelor, so I was excited when I learned that all the reporters and photographers were to stand in a reception line and be introduced to him.

For some reason I got it into my head that one was supposed to wear a hat in the presence of royalty, so to match the blue flowered dress that I had sewed myself, I wore a straw hat.

When I rushed into the reception hall, I realized to my dismay that everyone else’s heads were bare.

I was struck by the terrible thought that I had it backwards, and that perhaps one was NOT supposed to wear a hat in the presence of royalty.

But it was too late by then. When Charles reached me, he smiled and made a rather obvious remark in his very dignified English accent: “I see you’re the only one in the room wearing a hat.”

I literally couldn’t think of a single thing to say. I wasn’t sure whether to thank him or apologize.

I stood there with my mouth open until he realized that I was struck dumb and diplomatically moved on to the next person.

Over the years I have thought of a dozen replies that might have shown off my brilliance and captured his attention, but I missed my big chance.

He met Diana and the rest is history.

The Isabel moored on Taynton Bay This undated photo — credited to Dave Stewart, writer and photographer from Notch Hill, B.C. — shows the riverboat Isabel moored on Taynton Bay after an early snowfall. The Isabel was the temporary home of Robert Randolph Bruce and his Lady Elizabeth while their per-

manent home, Pynelogs, was still under construction. If you have any more information about this photo, e-mail us at upioneer@telus.net.

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Cows must be pushed, not led Dear Editor: I would just like to reply to the person who wrote the jeers in the newspaper that came out November 6th, about the cow stuck in the creek.

There were 300 head of cattle on the road. To stray away for one could mean 299 cattle scattering, possibly never to be accounted for.

Let me ask: one or 299? Cows can’t be led, but they can be pushed.

Oh, and what were they supposed to do, rope it and drag it along? Then you would complain about animal cruelty!

I say, “Cheers!” to the six people who can push 300 head of cattle for four hours through rain, and pain, and frustration.

Cowboy up! Good on them!

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MP Jim Abbott is pictured here with Pam Veinotte of Parks Canada.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

Kootenay Park receives grant to prevent collisions with animals

By Danielle Wilson Pioneer Staff Kootenay National Park will receive $5.15 million from the federal government to spend on various ways to reduce vehicle collisions with large animals in the park.

Jim Abbott, MP for Kootenay-Columbia, made the announcement on Tuesday, November 10th at a luncheon hosted by the Radium Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Abbott said that the number of collisions on the highway is not only a concern for animal safety, but for public safety as well.

He said he hopes the investment will get visitors, residents and stakeholders more involved and informed.

“This contribution will directly fund important programs that will improve the ecological health of our park,” he said.

The project, called the Kootenay Parkway Mitigation Project: Reducing Animal-Vehicle Collisions, is part of an $11.7-million investment in visitor experience and environmental protection projects in Kootenay, Yoho and Glacier national parks.

Pam Veinotte, Field Unit Superintendent for the Lake Louise, Yoho and

Kootenay Parks Canada, said she was thrilled to hear about the funding.

“Without this money we could not hope to tackle this issue,” she said.

Parks Canada staff will soon begin brainstorming on how to make use of the newly-acquired funds, Ms. Veinotte said.

Possible uses include the construction of fences along the highway and an alert system, but she said the organization has no official plans yet.

The projects will also create an undetermined number of construction jobs, she said.

Bill Hunt, resource conservation manager for Parks Canada, said there are 400 to 500 large animal deaths every year in Kootenay National Park related to animal-vehicle collisions, a number that is steadily increasing every year.

“There were two grizzly bear deaths last year, which is quite significant,” he said.

He added that the once-plentiful elk population in Kootenay National Park is virtually gone, and highway mortality is a contributing factor to that decline.

“There have also been a number of wolf deaths,” Mr. Hunt said.

Radium’s signature animal, the bighorn sheep, is also at risk from vehicles travelling through the park.

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November 13, 2009

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Notice of Water Main Flushing Parr Utilities Ltd. will be flushing its community water system in November of this year. This program, carried out annually, is necessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There may be some temporary discolorations of water as a result of the sediment and organic materials that are being flushed from the water mains. During this period, disinfection by chlorination will be continued. To assist the Utility during the flushing operation, users are advised if they are experiencing persistent discoloration or odour problems with the water, to notify us and describe the nature of the problem.

For further information, please telephone the Utility at 250-342-6999.

When the regional district presented options for improving the water system in Timber Ridge and Timber Heights, they stated the only feasible option is bulk water purchasing from Windermere Water and Sewer Company. When asked why Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company’s system was not considered, they stated that they “understand” they have insufficient capacity. Had they explored Kinbasket, their efforts may have led to a different conclusion.

My own research finds Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company was not even invited to participate in the regional district’s initiative to identify an alternate water supply for Timber Ridge. This is in spite of the fact that Kinbasket has previously shown them the capacity is available. They currently have some excess capacity from developed wells, though not enough to serve all of Timber Ridge, but they also have a proven groundwater supply, estimated to yield some 15,000+ cubic metres per day, which they will develop once they have a customer.

Their system, which has a very simple design (which may translate into lower costs), has operated reliably over almost a decade, and is supplied by highvolume aquifers that produce water that, without treatment, meets the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines (though they do still chlorinate).

Kinbasket supplies Lakeview Meadows, Antler Ridge, and the Cottages at Copper Point in addition to on-reserve developments, and I’ve been told by residents there that they have no issues with water quality or pressure.

The Kinbasket water main even crosses the Timber Ridge main, and while the regional district indi-

cates that main could not handle all of Timber Ridge, perhaps it could handle the areas north of Holland Creek. I suspect it might prove economical to supply the newer areas north of Holland Creek on a separate service, yet the regional district insists splitting the system is not an option.

My suspicion is that the obstacles to splitting it are more administrative than engineering problems.

In fact, one of their scenarios would see water services delivered to the northern areas from the north, and those to the south from the south, so their own information seems contradictory.

It appears Kinbasket’s system deserves serious consideration before it is dismissed outright, and I have a real problem with the regional district misleading us with incomplete information, or perhaps even misinformation, and I really have to wonder if there is something else at the root of their twisting of the facts.

Furthermore, I am yet to be convinced we need to replace our system, especially since, according to the regional district, our water is “safe.” They are asking us to spend our own money, so rather than telling use what they “understand,” they need to tell us what they know for sure. Maybe I’ll support Windermere Water and Sewer, if they prove to be the most cost effective for equal or better service, but, as it stands, I can’t make an objective decision. Besides, maybe Windermere Water and Sewer will sharpen their pencil if they have legitimate competition. So, neighbours, rather than buying into a bunch of hype, I suggest you send the regional district back to the drawing board until they do their job properly.

Scott Frank Timber Ridge

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9

November 13, 2009

Development fee under review

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Developers wanting to build in the District of Invermere might get a break on their development costs, if Invermere councillor Al Miller has his way.

Councillor Miller, the owner of Invermere’s Home Hardware, said he believes the charges are too high, compared to those of the other area municipalities.

“Instead of maybe looking at other projects we can complete with the development cost charges at this point, my direction would be to see if we can’t lower the charges somewhat, and we would have to look at that number, but that would be my main push,” Mr. Miller said. “I would really like to promote development in Invermere and I think, to do that, we need to look at the cost side of it.”

At the regular council meeting on October 27th, council voted in favour of a review of the bylaw, which requires developers to pay for infrastructure upgrades made necessary by new development.

The development cost charge can be broken down into several land use categories.

Low-density developments, with up to 15 units per hectare, are charged $16,304.27 per dwelling unit; high-density developments, with more than 15 units per hectare, pay $12,228.20 per dwelling unit; com-

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mercial units pay $154.11 per square metre; and industrial units are charged $96.06 per square metre.

The fees are used to offset a portion of the costs related to the services that are incurred as a direct result of the new development.

Councillor Miller said his concern with the charge is that it is much higher than those in the surrounding communities, and, as a result, developers might choose to build elsewhere.

In Radium Hot Springs, a commercial unit is charged $22.32 per square metre, considerably lower than Invermere’s $154.11 per square metre.

Mr. Miller’s sentiments were not shared by the rest of the councillors. Ray Brydon, Bob Campsall and Mayor Gerry Taft agreed with the idea of reviewing the bylaw, but were on the fence about lowering the cost.

“I think each community and each area does have to look internally and look at their own individual projects and realities when determining their development cost charge rates,” Mr. Taft said.

“I understand the pressures to compare communities to communities and look at what development cost charges are,” he said.

“Some people will look at those statistics and see that currently Invermere’s are relatively high as far as British Columbia is concerned, but not the highest.”

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plication forms are available at Family Resource Centre, mbia Valley Employment Centre, Invermere Public Health Unit, Akisqnuk Health Centre, Shuswap Band Office, Canal Flats Headwaters Centre or 250 342-6752. dline for requests is December 9th, the sooner the better. o sponsor a family, call Gail at 250 342-6752 or Helen at 50 342-6789, or email Gail at hghoff@telus.net or Helen at helhardy@cyberlink.bc.ca before December 11th.

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November 13, 2009

Residents evicted from Dry Gulch trailer park

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

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Twenty-four mobile home park residents are reeling after receiving eviction notices on October 23rd.

Now the residents of the 14 mobile homes at Whitetail Estates in Dry Gulch are organizing a petition for greater protections.

“The legislation is not giving tenants any rights,” said resident Tania Spocchi, a 38-year-old mother of two.

The trailer park is part of Mountain Shadows Resort, which was purchased by Calgary developer Urban Elements in 2008. This summer, the resort was converted to seasonal recreational vehicle rentals only, without day-use campsites. Residents, however, were unaware until eviction notices arrived last month that the mobile home park would cease to operate under the new ownership.

“We never signed a new agreement with the new owners,” Ms. Spocchi said. “We assumed that we would continue with the old agreement. That was fine by us – this was our home.”

Tenants have until October 31st, 2010, to remove their home. As required by law, they will also receive an additional 12 months’ pad rent as compensation, amounting to $3,600 per home.

Urban Elements said the decision to evict their tenants was made only recently.

“We have given this a lot of consideration and, unfortunately, the operation of a mobile home park does not fit with our long-term business plans. This decision was only made within the past two months,” said Melody Hamilton, director of business operations.

“There are no immediate plans for that area,” Ms. Hamilton said. “But given that we need to provide residents with one year’s notice, we determined the notices had to be delivered as soon as we could draw up the documentation.”

Finding a new location for their mobile homes

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will be nearly impossible, Ms. Spocchi said. Currently there are only three pads in Canal Flats and one in Edgewater, she said, and they start at $99,000.

“There are 14 of us and only four lots that aren’t even convenient,” she said. “We have nowhere to put our homes. How do they expect 14 of us to move when there is nowhere to go?”

Many of the tenants – who include single mothers and retired pensioners – can’t afford to purchase a lot for their home. “We have been given a year which is generous but nothing will change in that time. The compensation does feel like a slap in the face. Some of us will end up having to leave the valley. I have lived here my whole life,” she said.

Melody Hamilton said Urban Elements is aware of the difficulties.

“Although it is not our responsibility, we do understand the situation and empathize with the owners, which is why we have been in discussions with another local landowner, who is considering leasing his land to the tenants of Whitetail Estates,” she said.

“It is too early in the process to provide more details, but we will inform owners when and if this opportunity comes through.”

In the meantime, the tenants of Whitetail Estates are taking their cause right to the province. With the help of Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, they have started a petition to pressure the provincial government to pass a bill requiring the developer to pay more compensation to the tenants.

“The legislation needs to be more protective of tenants,” Ms. Spocchi said. “If we can get enough support, maybe it will change the legislation.”

Norm Macdonald supports the move and he has agreed to pursue the issue in Victoria.

“It makes sense to ask the provincial government for those safeguards,” he said. “I will have the petition presented to legislature and push the Ministry of Housing and Social Development for solutions.”

To sign the petition, e-mail taken8561@shaw.ca.

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fine wines Jen Tagg of Radium was among 350 people at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s East Kootenay Wine Festival on Saturday, November 7th. There were 128 different wines on offer from 31 B.C. wineries.

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Foothills Brass Quintet • Christ Church Trinity

Wednesday November 18th at 7 pm. Tickets at Essentials, One Hour Photo, N’Deco and Smoking Waters.

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Cinefest @ Pynelogs • Pynelogs Cultural Centre Cinefest @ Pynelogs Film Series “Empties”, Tuesday, November 17th.

Doors open at 6 pm - film starts at 7 pm.

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

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Movie Review: Disney Pixar’s Up go unrealized.

Much later, when Carl is old and embittered, his home, which once sat in an idyllic neighbourhood, is threatened with engulfment by a looming development.

Carl devises a unique plan of escape, involving thousands of balloons.

With the help of a young stowaway “wilderness explorer” named Russell, Carl sets out to fulfill the dream that was his and Ellie’s.

There’s a lot to like about Up. Each new Pixar film seems to look better than the last.

The animation is crisp and clear and even without special glasses,

Reviewed by Dave Sutherland Up, new to video this week, is the latest winner from Pixar Studios.

It spins a tale of adventure that is by turns filled with sweetness and pathos; wistful, yet whimsical; poignant, and ultimately triumphant.

It’s about a boy named Carl, enthralled by tales of explorers and derring-do, who meets a girl named Ellie, who is like-minded.

They grow up, marry and plan for their future, but through fate or circumstance, though life is good for them, some plans go awry, some goals

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has an almost 3-D look. The characters are likable and the story generates some real thrills, especially during the storm scene, and even more so once Carl and Russell reach the South American plateau.

But, as exciting as the journey is, Carl’s personal journey is just as exciting. During their adventures, Carl goes from being a cranky old man to one who regains some of the childhood sense of wonder that life had nearly drummed out of him. Carl learns that even when one is old, it’s important to keep that childhood spark of adventure alive.

With great animation, and its rousing and often hilarious story, Up is a family-friendly film that soars above its recent cartoon competition.

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Toby Theatre closed until December 28th Friday, November 13th: • 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Beaver Valley, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• Mini tradeshow at the Radium Hall, featuring 20 businesses under one roof. Friday 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, November 14th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Live music with Fraser and Mike at McToogle’s Restaurant, Invermere. For info: 250-341-6868.

Saturday, November 14th: • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Free Windows 7 Community Information Open House at Moondance Technology, #111, 809-7th Avenue, Invermere. Learn about Microsoft’s new operating system and find out if your computer is upgradeable. Everyone is welcome, business and personal. For info: 250-342-2833.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Homeopathy for Cold and Flu workshop with Adrienne Yeardye, classical homeopath, at Spring Health Foods. Please bring $5 for the Food Bank. For info: 250-342-2552.

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: White Elephant Bake and Craft Sale at Columbia Garden Village. Call ahead to book a table. For info: 250-341-3350.

• 2 p.m.: Columbia Valley Bighorns Football Club play the Kootenay Bowl Championship Game at the Bighorns Field, Invermere, against the Cranbrook Rams. Concession available. $2 admission.

• 6-9 p.m.: ‘Sparkle’ jewellery exhibition at Effusion Art Gallery. Handcrafted jewellery by seven artists.

Door prizes, wine and hors d’oeuvres. A percentage of sales donated to the Family Resource Centre. For info: 250-341-6877.

• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament at Edgewater Community Hall. $50 buy-in. For info: Shawn at 250-347-9872 or Larry at 250-347-2126.

• Red Cross Babysitters Course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort through Dara’s Dolphins. For info: 250-347-7734.

• Live music with Oso Simple at McToogle’s Restaurant, Invermere. For info: 250-341-6868.

Sunday, November 15th: • November 15th-21st: AG Valley Foods Renovation Celebration, including a Silent Auction for the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau. For info: 250342-3330.

Tuesday, November 17th: • 4-7 p.m.: RDEK holds an open house on Edgewater Water Meter Project at Edgewater Community Hall.

For info: 1-888-478-7335.

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs featuring Czech film titled ‘Empties’ at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info: 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, November 18th: • 7 p.m.: Foothills Brass Quintet perform at Christ Church Trinity. For info: 250-342-4423.

• November 18th-21st, 5:30-9 p.m.: Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration at Mountain Flowers dining room, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Celebrate the new wine of the harvest. For info: 250-345-6015.

Thursday, November 19th: • 7 p.m.: Brisco Recreation Commission General Meeting at Brisco Community Hall.

Saturday, November 21st: • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Thomas Sabo and Bliss Beads Trunk Show at Bliss Hair and Esthetics, 814-13th Street, Invermere. Enter to win a Thomas Sabo jewellery box. For info: 250-342-6507.

• 2 p.m.: Valley Christmas Kickoff event with Christmas parade at 5 p.m., visits with Santa, light up of Christmas tree at 6 p.m., hot chocolate, fire bowls and booths and activities. Kids’ Christmas movies and activities at the Invermere Inn, plus great shopping specials at downtown stores. Everyone welcome to join the parade. For info: 250-3422844.

• 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Creston, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• November 21st-22nd and 28th-29th: Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Combo course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort through Dara’s Dolphins. For info: 250-347-7734.

Monday, November 23rd: • 7 p.m.: Beyond the Holiday Glitter: Ladies’ Night

Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church with guest speaker Carol Millard. Tickets $8. Call 250345-0056 or 250-342-9561.

• 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Fernie, Eddie Mountain Arena.

Tuesday, November 24th: • 7 p.m.: Annual General Meeting of the Columbia Valley Youth Soccer Association and election of board members at College of the Rockies, Invermere.

Wednesday, November 25th: • 6-8:30 p.m.: Open house on the Columbia Valley Transmission Project at Brisco Hall. For info: 1-866647-3334.

• 7:30 p.m.: Valley Fitness Society Annual General Meeting at the centre. For info: 250-342-2131.

Thursday, November 26th: • 6-8:30 p.m.: Open house on the Columbia Valley Transmission Project at the Prestige Radium. For info: 1-866-647-3334.

Friday, November 27th: • 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Castlegar, Eddie Mountain Arena.

• November 27th-28th: NBC Basketball Camps presents Basketball Clinic with professional coaches at David Thompson Secondary School. Grades 4-7 on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Grades 8-12 on Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $50 at the door. For info: 250342-0062.

Saturday, November 28th: • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Craft Sale at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

• 10 a.m.: Craft Fair at the Invermere Legion. Tables available. Call Faye Riches at 250-342-2681.

Saturday, November 29th: • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Christmas Craft Bazaar at the Edgewater Legion. Lunch will be served, with soup and a bun or beef dip for $5, including dessert and a beverage. To book a table, call 250-347-9550.

Friday, December 4th: • 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Kamloops, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

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Czech film featured at November Cinefest

Submitted by Cathy Howard Cinefest coordinator

Empties, the November Cinefest film selection, was the highest grossing Czechoslovakian film of all time. It is a comic love story about a man who refuses to accept that old age is empty of love, meaning and value to society.

Josef Tkaloun, a literature teacher who decides to quit his job, is frustrated by the growing generation gap between himself and his pupils. Once retired, however, he feels useless and unneeded, a predicament he has trouble accepting.

After trying a couple of jobs suited to his qualifications, the 65-year-old curmudgeon takes up a position at the bottle-return booth in the local supermarket.

From his vantage point behind the counter, Josef finds his real calling as a good-hearted but meddlesome cupid who tries to fulfill the lives of his family,

friends, and acquaintances.

He soon becomes an institution at work and, despite the looming threat of an automated bottle collector, is nevertheless perfectly happy with his new occupation.

However, the exciting new world he creates at the store leaves less and less room for his increasingly neglected wife, Elisa, and she, of course, has no intention of getting used it.

Empties avoids sentiment through its bittersweet style of comedy. With its confident, easygoing performances and Jan Sverak’s unforced direction, the film is ultimately a gentle love story that dramatizes the formidable moments in life.

Empties, in the Czech language with English subtitles, will show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Tuesday, November 17th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Light refreshments served. Limited seating.

Brass quintet to energize valley Submitted by Silena Ewan Columbia Valley Arts Just in time to kick off the season, the Foothills Brass quintet will be playing in Invermere on Wednesday, November 18th at 7 p.m.

This lively group brings energy, variety and some serious fun to the Columbia Valley Arts concert series.

The quintet is comprised of trumpet players Chris Morrison and Jay Michalak, trombonist Mike Tutton, tuba player Bob Nicholson and Joanna Schulz on the French horn.

The Foothills Brass has been a Canadian music institution since they were founded in Calgary in 1981.

Popular with school groups because of their energetic and fun approach to music, this will be a dynamic show that the whole family will love!

With music divided into six sections, the group covers a range of music including, Baroque Splendour, The Gypsy Life, and Duelling Trumpets: A Western Legend.

Come out for “BrassScapes!” and get ready to be lit up with some electric music and a bit of “off-key” humour!

Tickets are available at One Hour Photo and Essentials in Invermere, N’Deco in Radium, and Smoking Water in Fairmont Hot Springs.

For more information, call 250342-4423.

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Rockies meet Ghostriders Submitted by Steve Mantyka Columbia Valley Rockies The last-place Rockies hosted the league-leading Fernie Ghostriders last Friday and started with a barnstorming attitude, only to be pushed aside in the final minutes of periods two and three, culminating in a 12-5 final for the Fernie team.

Optimism flowed in Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena as the Rockies started the scoring early. Leading point scorer Darrell Boldon drove the net and pushed the puck in for a score in just 41 seconds. Credit newly-crowned captain Sean Menton with the assist.

Fernie answered with their leading scorer tying the game, Jesse Niemi from Matt MacDonald and Scott Anderson.

The Ghostriders took the lead when captain Tim Crawley scored on the power play, assisted by Niemi and Josh Garneau.

A nice passing play, Boldon to Menton, knotted the game at two at the 11:00 mark of the first.

Niemi went back to work and restored the Fernie lead at 8:42, from MacDonald and Crawley.

The Rockies tallied on the power play too, Steven Hynes unloading a slapper from the right side, assisted

by Shaun Lymer. This was a goal that got the crowd buzzing as the Rockies tied the game at three. Fernie

scored at 3:07 — Scott Anderson from Tyson Weir to take a 4-3 lead into the first intermission. Both teams skated well and there was an abundance of scoring chances.

Fernie’s Zack Fridella got on the scoresheet at 18:22 of the second from Hirano and Garneau to open a 5-3 lead. There was another power play marker for the Rockies at 7:34 by Menton from Boldon and Julian Fraser. Fernie’s Matt MacDonald added two goals in the period to stake out a 7-4 lead.

Fridella counted his second of the night as Fernie took an 8-4 lead at 12:23. At 10:52 Kevin Dunlop showed the Rockies still had life, scoring a tip-in goal, assisted by Boldon and Zack Maclellan.

Fernie added goals from Crawley, a short-handed tally that resulted from tremendous hustle; Strachan, a nice shot after dancing between defenders; MacDonald with his third goal of the game; and Scott Anderson to finish.

The Ghostriders out-shot the Rockies 54 to 31 — 21-9 in the second period — but had the better chances, Menton on a breakaway and Moses ringing one off the post. The Ghostriders also rang one off the crossbar. Jeff Magee stopped 42 of 54 shots for the Rockies, Jarvis Bender thwarted 26 of 31 for Fernie.

The Rockies play again on Friday the 13th when the Beaver Valley Nitehawks make their only visit.

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JEWELLERY EXHIBITION

I saw this quiz posted at a rink and thought I’d share it. If you answer “yes” to any of these 10 questions, find yourself a support group to talk to — or a team to play for . . . fast! Remember, the first step toward recovery is admitting you have a problem!

1. Do you lie about the amount of hockey you play?

2. Do you always have your gear with you, “just in case?”

3. Do you think more clearly with a hockey stick in your hand?

4. Do you have a message box at your local rink?

5. Does your reading material consist mainly of hockey supply catalogues?

6. Do you like the smell of your hockey gear?

7. Have you ever made your dog play goalie?

8. Have you ever missed work or school to play hockey?

9. Do you rarely have time to help out at home, but always have time for hockey?

10. Are all of your household repairs done with hockey tape?

All right, everyone, repeat after me: “My name is (insert your name here) and I am a Hockeyholic.” *** November 14th results: the Junkies suffered a

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November 13, 2009

Local government briefs

Pothole Park nears completion The District of Invermere is putting the finishing touches on 7th Avenue’s Pothole Park.

“The park is virtually complete,” said Rory Hromadnik, director of development services. “We are just fixing some deficiencies, and putting in the furnishings and the lights, which are to be here this week.”

A washroom building is the last step. “The washroom will be done by next week,” Mr. Hromadnik said. “We are just painting and installing lights now.”

Last August, the District of Invermere received $262,250 from the B.C. Spirit Squares initiative. In order to receive the funding, the project needed to be completed before October 31st, 2009.

“Unfortunately, some people and weather delays extended our target for substantial completion by September 30th but the grant required substantial completion by October 31st so we were okay,” Mr. Hromadnik said.

Although it will likely be the site of the Olympic Torch Relay celebration in January, a grand opening won’t be held until next summer. “We want the grass, trees, and shrubs to have a chance to establish prior to heavy traffic within the park,” he said.

Bighorn Estates receives extension

Canal Flats council establishes top priorities

The Bighorn Estates development in Canal Flats has been granted another eight months to complete infrastructure work around the 42 lots in phase one.

On Monday, November 9th, owner Barry Benson told council that financial difficulties arose in May. “The Royal Bank gave us a call in May to say they were no longer financing land development,” Mr. Benson said.

“We were forced to stop work, knowing that time was ticking away.”

Bighorn Estates was previously given an extension to October 31st, 2009 to complete off-site works.

However, without financing, work stopped.

Mr. Benson said that on October 26th, Kootenay Savings Credit Union agreed to finance the remaining work.

“We plan to finish laying gravel and work on utilities before freeze-up, but not curbs and gutters,” Mr. Benson said. “Hopefully we will be commencing work as soon as the weather allows.”

Council voted unanimously to allow the extension. However, Mayor Bruce Woodbury said this is the developer’s last chance as he is concerned about the paving of Grainger Road.

“It is unlikely I would support an extension later than July 1st, 2010, no matter the circumstances.”

Council in Canal Flats adopted a list of priority projects at a regular meeting on November 9th. Top of the list is to resolve the lawsuits against the Painted Ridge development. The action items also include improvements to the water system, road assessments and upgrades, plans for parks and recreational facilities, and new zoning and development cost charge bylaws.

Canal Flats curling rink gets thumbs down The curling rink should be demolished, Village of Canal Flats council was advised on November 9th.

The recommendation came from Canal Flats’ Recreation Task Force, a committee formed by the village in reaction to a July 2008 engineering report on the state of Canal Flats’ recreational facilities.

The Bearden Report found that due to deterioration of the foundation, the curling rink should either be demolished or converted to storage space.

Last month, the task force asked volunteers to organize a curling club. However, no one came forward and the task force decided that since interest was limited, the rink should be demolished.

“This is not something we will act on at this point of time, until more information on the cost of demolition is available to us,” Mayor Woodbury said.

Jumbo Community Advisory Board MISSION STATEMENT

ENVIRONMENTALISM

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 11. We believe in faith not fear. We believe humanity can and must deal with environmental issues. We believe in being part of the solution, not being anti-progress.

2. We believe healthy communities work through issues respectfully toward common goals.

JCAB Beliefs

4. We believe in wildlife protection, and that hunting should cease when species are threatened.

5. We believe JGR is a pro-active, sustainable eco-resort, highly committed to the environment.

6. We believe in wilderness protection in healthy balance with protection of a growing sustainable economy.

7. We believe that if people are exposed and educated to the magnificent beauty of the wilderness at JGR, they will work to protect it

ACCESS

SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY

1. We believe all people should have opportunity to powder ski; not just wealthy heli-skiers or elite back-country skiers.

2. We believe seniors and disabled should have access to a glacier resort, to participate fully in the enjoyment of nature’s splendour.

3. We believe in the pursuit of excellence and that Canadian parents not go into debt to send competitive skiers to foreign resorts when JGR offers year round training here.

8. We believe a healthy economy has to be created to generate tax dollars for services everyone needs. Creating JGR will help nourish our health and educational services.

9. We believe through job creation, JGR creates a more sustainable economy where all people have more opportunities to prosper.

10. We believe in a powerful recognition for the Kootenays in the international tourism industry.

3. We believe Shuswap First Nations and JGR are proactive in their working relationships and we support the agreements they made together.

14. We believe the respect shown between the Shuswap and JGR towards mutual goals will create further harmony throughout our community.

15. We believe it would be greatly beneficial for all First Nations to participate fully in this eco-glacier resort.

We, the members of JCAB, are on a mission to secure access for all to glacier skiing and glacier resort participation, specifically at the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort. We promote environmentalism in combination with a sustainable economy. We insist on respectful human relationships and healthy communities. We praise the Shus First Nations’ initiative to participate fully JGR. Our beliefs are expressed below.

IRST NATIONS

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Home Hardware kills the fatted calf for customers Owner Al Miller, left, and his brother Don Miller served up 250 pounds of beef to 1,250 happy customers at Home Hardware’s 52nd annual Beef on a Bun Day on

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Senior Lakers top off 2009 soccer season with win

Ladies Night Out

The David Thompson Secondary School senior boys soccer team played host to five other teams at the East Kootenay Championships held the October 30th and 31st.

The Lakers placed fifth in the tournament.

Pictured here, Sam McIlwain, left, fights for the ball against a player from Kimberley during a round robin game.

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RDEK NEWS

Edgewater Water Meter Project Open House

Seeking Columbia Valley Transit Advisory Commission Members

The Regional District of East Kootenay will be implementing Universal Water

The RDEK is now accepting expressions

Metering for the Edgewater Water System in the Spring of 2010.

of interest from individuals interested

The project will be completely funded, so there will be no cost to the users of the Edgewater Water System for the purchase or installation of the water meters.

Edgewater Water System users are invited to attend an Open House to learn more about this project:

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 4:00pm—7:00pm Presentation by RDEK and Neptune: 7:00pm-8:00pm Edgewater Community Hall RDEK staff and a representative from Neptune Technology Group, will be on hand to answer any questions about the project. There will be a formal presentation at 7:00pm.

Please come by and learn about this project and the benefits of universal metering in Edgewater.

in joining the Columbia Valley Transit Advisory Commission for the term ending February 28, 2011.

The Commission provides advice to the RDEK on matters related to the Columbia Valley Transit System.

Commission members must reside within the Columbia Valley Transit Service Area and be willing to attend the monthly Commission meetings.

Windermere, Fairmont Hot Springs, Edgewater, the Shuswap and Akisqinuk Bands are not currently represented on the Commission.

Expressions of interest should be submitted to: Shannon Moskal, RDEK Deputy Manager of Administration 19-24th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 by 4:30pm on Tuesday, December 15, 2009

For more information, contact the RDEK at 1-888-478-7335

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November 13, 2009

Need Blinds? Best Quality Call The Blind Guy!

Interior World

AG Valley Foods helps out Road to Rescue campaign Invermere Fire Department moved a step closer to obtaining its new rescue truck last week when AG Valley Foods donated $2,500 to the cause. Owner Sydney-Anne Porter and her sons Greg, left, and Eric Lapointe presented the cheque to Rick Hoar of the Lake Windermere District Lions Club, which is heading the campaign.

The grocery store will hold a renovation celebration from Sunday, November 15th to Saturday, November 21st. A silent auction in the store will raise money for the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau, and there will be store-wide savings of 10 percent all week.

Photo by Dave Sutherland

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Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

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YOUR MONEY

Tax-free savings account tidbits As we get closer to the end of the first year of the new Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), some investors still have questions about the program.

What follows is a list of common questions still unanswered to many Canadians about their TFSAs. Do I have to set up a TFSA to earn room?

No, according to the Canada Revenue Agency you do not need to set up a Tax-Free Savings Account to start earning contribution room for your account.

The current program allows for $5,000 per year plus inflation rounded to the nearest $500 to be contributed to a TFSA. If inflation averages two percent for the next few years, even those who haven’t set up a TFSA will be able to contribute up to $15,000 by January 1st, 2011.

Excess contributions If an investor contributes more than their allowable TFSA contribution room, the Canada Revenue Agency originally planned to penalize the account at the rate of one percent/month on the excess amount.

New rules that came into force in October will tax the entire gains on any amount contributed to a Tax-Free Savings Account in excess of the contribution room.

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Allowable investments Due to the name Tax-Free Savings Account, many investors have been led to believe that they can only contribute to a savings-type account for their TFSA contributions.

While some investors may want to keep their TFSA contributions in savings, the contributions to a TFSA are allowed to be invested in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other qualifying investments.

Taxation of withdrawals Many investors assume that when they withdraw money from their TFSA it will be treated as income similar to their RRSP accounts. This is incorrect.

All proceeds withdrawn from a TFSA, whether it is original contributions, interest, dividends or capital gains, are completely tax free. In addition, withdrawn amounts are not included in net income or taxable income and will not affect income tested benefits such as Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplements, B.C. Pharmacare or any other programs.

Re-contributing to your TFSA Another area that has created confusion for TFSA investors is how much and when you can re-contribute

Brendan Donahue BCOMM, FMA, CIM

Senior Investment Advisor Insurance Agent 250-342-2112

Stocks, Bonds, GIC’s, Income Trusts, Preferred Shares, EFT’s, Mutual Funds and more.

Accounts

RRSP’s, RRIF’s, TFSA’s, LIRA’s, RESP’s Corporate Accounts Cash Accounts

Services Sara Worley Investment Advisor Insurance Agent 250-342-6441

Estate Planning Financial Planning Insurance Planning Retirement Planning

Ask your accountant or financial advisor If you are unclear about the rules regulating a TFSA or have still have unanswered questions please make a point of discussing the issues with your accountant or financial advisor.

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Offering the valley more than just mutual funds.

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to your Tax-Free Savings Account. You can contribute up to $5,000 to your TFSA each year plus any carry forward room you may have. You can also re-contribute any amounts that you withdrew from your TFSA the previous year.

If you withdraw money from your TFSA you must wait until the following year to re-contribute the amount you withdrew.

An example would be an investor who contributed $5,000 to their TFSA in 2009 and buys a stock that rises in value to $7,000.

If they withdraw the $7,000, then they cannot re-contribute any money to their TFSA until 2010.

In 2010, they will be able to re-contribute $7,000 to their TFSA plus make another contribution of $5,000 for 2010.

If the same investor waited until 2011 to start building up their TFSA again, they could still re-contribute $7,000 from the withdrawn amount in 2009.

They could also contribute $5,000 for 2010 and another $5,000 for 2011 for a total of $17,000.

Selection

19 GIC Companies 15 Insurance Companies 100 Mutual Fund Companies

Research

TD Newcrest Credit Suisse First Boston First Energy Capital Corp.

MFC Global Investment Management This material is not to be construed as an offer or solicitation. The securities mentioned may not necessarily be considered suitable investments for all clients. Contact your Investment Advisor to discuss your individual investment needs.

GIC Rates* as of November 2nd

Cashable 90 Days 1 year 2 yrs 3 yrs 4 yrs 5 yrs

1.00% 0.90% 1.65% 2.15% 2.65% 3.05% 3.35%

*Rates subject to change without notice.

Corporate Bonds Issuer GE Canada Shaw TD Capital Trust

Term Sept. 28, 2012 Nov. 20, 2013 Jun. 30, 2019

Yield* 2.73% 3.50% 5.29%

*Yield factors in the current share price, call date and set quarterly dividends. Rates are subject to change without notice. Can be sold prior to maturity.

Income Trusts Issuer A&W Income Fund Davis & Henderson Arc Energy Trust

Yield* 8.30% 12.20% 7.70%

** Estimated NET yield as of March 10, 2009, based on minimum commissions. Subject to change without notice and subject to availability. Actual yield obtained may differ.

Insurance products and services are offered through Manulife Securities Insurance Agency (a licensed life insurance agency and affiliate of Manulife Securities) by Manulife Securities Advisors licensed as life agents. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is the sole issuer of the Manulife GIF Select insurance contract which offers the IncomePlus benefit and the guarantor of any guarantee provision therein. Manulife Securities Incorporated is a member CIPF.

Call us for local, friendly, professional free consultations! • Ph: 250-342-2112 • Fax: 250-342-2113 • 712-10th Street, Invermere

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COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

BC Transmission Corporation is planning for electric transmission system improvements in the upper Columbia Valley.

The existing transmission line that brings electricity to the communities between Invermere and Golden is reaching its capacity limit due to increased electricity demand in the Golden area. New transmission infrastructure is required to bring additional power to this region. To address this near-term and long-term electricity requirements in the upper Columbia Valley area, BCTC is proposing a new 230 kilovolt transmission line between the existing Invermere Substation and a new substation on the west side of the Columbia River, near the Town of Golden (to be called Kicking Horse Substation). The project also includes a new 69 kilovolt transmission line between the new Kicking Horse Substation and the existing Golden Substation, along with expanding the substations at Invermere, Cranbrook and Golden. The project is subject to approval of the BC Utilities Commission.

BCTC held community open houses on the CVT Project in June and September 2009, providing an opportunity for the people to learn about the project, share their knowledge of the area and communicate their thoughts and ideas. BCTC appreciates the valuable input provided by participants.

BCTC would again like to invite you to attend our third round of open houses to learn about the proposed route alignment for the new 230kV and 69kV transmission lines and proposed location for the new Kicking Horse Substation.

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The four men scrambled up the embankment, away from the burning fuel tank and nearby trees, which had also burst into flames.

When they reached the top, they heard the tires on the cab explode from the heat of the flames. Trees surrounding the vehicle also shot up in flames, leaving everything within a 50-foot radius of the vehicle engulfed in a blaze that reached 70 feet into the air.

The three local men then took the victims to their vehicle to warm them up and assess their injuries. By this time, a few more passersby had stopped, including another truck driver, a road maintenance worker and woman who recorded a video of the scene on her cell phone.

Fifteen minutes later, an ambulance and Golden RCMP arrived on scene. Both victims were treated for minor injuries and the driver was ticketed for speeding relative to the conditions.

Looking back on the event, Taylor said none of the men consider themselves heroes.

“I want people to understand that this isn’t an act of heroism, this isn’t being brave and courageous, this is just what you have to do when you are faced with this kind of situation,” he said.

But Sergeant Troy Durand of the Golden RCMP Detachment disagrees.

“I think they were incredibly brave to run down there and help out the way they did,” he said.

“And to run down there and give assistance like that is definitely something that warrants being talked about.”

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You can also learn about the project on our website at www.bctc.com.

BC Transmission Corporation is the Crown Corporation that manages the province’s publicly owned electrical transmission system.

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HERE TO SERVE YOU colorworks

Deep Connective Tissue/Fascia Bodywork Structural Balance

Painting Inc.

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor// Trade Builder of the Year 2008

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs invermereelectric@gmail.com

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Need Blinds?

Jean-Luc Cortat

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

Lambert

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window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

H E L L E R W O RK

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Phone/Fax: 250-342-3600

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

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

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

Complete Automotive Repairs

Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

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Phone: 250-342-6700

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

Warbrick Towing & Salvage

From Framing to Finishing – We do it all!

DCS Plumbing & Heating TM

• Snow Removal • Sanding/ Sweeping

• Landscaping • Property Maintenance

Kari & John Mason

• Trucking • All Grading • Mini Track Hoe

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

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• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks 24 hour emergency service

250-341-8501 Senior Discount

info@classicmouldings.ca

ph/fax 250-347-2144 • • • •

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

Specializing in ALL types of stone!

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

250.349.5564

HPROPERTY IGHLAND MANAGEMENT LTD R EAL E STATE

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INVERMERE GLASS LTD. •Shower Doors•Mirrors

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What is it ? Why do you need it?

Telephone: 250-342-3659

For information call Brian McKay: 250 427 0675, brian@highlandproperties.ca Tarra Hanson: 250 421 9674, tarra@highlandproperties.ca

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

Jeff Watson

invermereglass@cyberlink.bc.ca

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

Acupuncture Clinic Konrad Burek

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

Phone : 250 342-6347 Mobile : 250 688-0364 Fully Licensed in BC

Trained at Kunming’s Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan, China

Fireplace and Woodstove 15 Years Experience WETT Certified Inspection and Technician Licenced and Bonded Gas Contractor

LAMBERT-KIPP 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

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Acupuncture, Fire Cupping and Authentic Chinese Acupressure

Registered Acupuncturist

glenfireplaceandwoodstove@gmail.com

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU 250.342.4426 Cell: 250.341.7227 Toll Free: 1.877.342.4426 Fax: 250.342.4427 redeye48@shawbiz.ca

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Dean Hubman

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342-3052

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Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

next to Skookum Inn

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

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

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SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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Sewer/Drain Cleaning

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

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• 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

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Window Cleaning FULLY INSURED

Invermere

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(250) 341-6888

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Dunlop Contracting

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

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service

N E W S PA P E R

Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

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Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

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Pioneer Classifieds

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

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Garage Sale

ANNOUNCEMENT

storage

SUITE FOR RENT

Thank you to all who helped make the Edgewater/Radium Halloween Tea and Bake Sale a success.

Thank you to Dr. Walsh, Dr. Louw, Dr. Best and nurses Ann Richardson, Anne Zurbrigen, and Kim Willox in X-ray. Also the ambulance attendants at the scene of the accident and the ambulance attendants for the trip to the Foothills Hospital.

Thank you all so very much for the wonderful care you gave to Barney. You went above and beyond. Words cannot express what you did for Barney and our families.

The Weismiller and Maurer families.

Huge indoor garage sale. Friday, Nov 13th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

Saturday, 9 am – noon. Couch set, huge wall unit, toys, clothes, DVDs, coffee tables, GMC canopy, double stroller. Corner of 4th and Cartwright St, Athalmer.

Valley Fitness Society AGM @ 7:30 pm Wednesday, Nov. 25th at the Valley Fitness Centre

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

The Sunset Motel is offering discounted daily, weekly or monthly rates. Contact Darren or Heidi, 250-347-0021.

Thank you for donations of baking, door prizes, and helping at the tea.

Winner of the $100 raffle prize was Melissa Agnew of Invermere. The $350 first prize was won by Margaret Marchand of Calgary.

s obituary s Bernard (Barney) R.J. Weismiller

ANNOUNCEMENT 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.

Annual Arts and Craft Fair at David Thompson Secondary School, Friday, December 11th, 4-8pm and Saturday, December 12th, 10am-3pm. To book a table, call 250-342-9213 ext.

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Hate swallowing vitamins?

Try Youth Juice.

Our World Network. www.checkthescience.com.

Carol Slotta @ 250-342-3853.

Friends forever June 17, 1952 – October 30, 2009 Barney passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy, children Derek, Tara (Shane), Amanda (Chad), Allison (Bert) and Tristan, his mother Marie Louise, sister Carol (Derrick), brother Marvin (Erin), sister Fran (Ron), six grandchildren, and many relatives. He was predeceased by his father Jack Weismiller in 1987.

Barney’s wishes were to have no service. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

A Fly in the Microwave 2 Fun on the Farm When No One’s Around Volume 2 is ready Funny stories about the Windermere Valley. $20, available at Dave’s Book Bar or Kool Country Auto Parts. www.flamingsteel.com

Usborne Books & Epicure Selections Christmas open house, Sunday, November 15th, 1:30-4:30 pm.

1341-12A Avenue, Invermere.

Call 250-342-0838 for more info.

Unique Christmas Gifts!

Ceramic travel mugs. Can be customized. Colourful hand painted, affordable, 250-3423114, Debbi.

Interested in learning to dance?

Latin, ballroom, country swing, etc. Doing a survey to find out if we have enough interest to bring in teachers. Call Margaret, at 250-347-6885 if you are definitely interested.

CHEERS AND JEERS Cheers to school bus driver Frankie Ronacher. On the cold and very rainy Friday, Nov. 6th morning a child had fallen off their bike along the side of the busy road. Frankie stopped and helped the child up and made sure they were OK. Great to see we have such caring people in our community!

Cheers to Herb Weller, Jerry & Fran Kimpton, Bruce Dehart, Jordy @ Crazy Soles, parent volunteers & Coach Grant McDonald for making our East/ West Cross Country Running Meet a success!

Cheers to Essentials, Tiffany’s Thredz, The Stem, and our consignors for making our first Closet Frenzy Ladies Consignment Sale a success.

Without all of your support this wouldn’t have been possible.

See you in Spring 2010!

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637

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.

Indoor Heated Cars/Trucks/Boats $100/month, 6 month minimum.

Also 12’ x 12’ space for personal item storage. $100/month, 250-342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

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.

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 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 apartment, close to hospital and downtown.

Clean, quiet building, W/D hookups. Offered at $775/month for good tenant, 250-342-6912, Mountain Creek Properties.

1350 sq.ft. store front property, 7549 Main Street West, Radium, 250-342-6633.

Radium, 2 bdrm suite, W/D, D/ W, F/S, $700/month + utilities, 250-342-5129.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Affordable accommodation in Invermere, $550 and up.

Furnished, utilities, phone, cable, and some housekeeping/ laundry service included, 250342-6618.

Bedroom available in fully furnished executive level, green minded home, 1 block from the lake and downtown Invermere.

Seeking mature, sporty, green types. $475 includes wireless, W/D, N/S, N/P. DD and references required, 250-342-5937, email icegirl1@telus.net.

2 bdrm main floor suite in central Windermere, all appliances, $900/month + utilities, 403239-2017.

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Windermere, spacious 1 bdrm stand alone apartment. Very private, $700/month includes utilities, 250-341-6018.

Cozy lower level 1 bdrm walkout suite, fully furnished, W/D, all appliances, N/S, N/P. $600/ month + utilities. Available November 15th/30th, 250-3426605.

Pineridge Drive, Invermere, 3 bdrm, double garage, W/D, N/ S, N/P, $1400 + utilities + DD, references required. Call Don or Susan, 250-342-6908 or 250347-7775.

Invermere, 3 bdrm house close to DT, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references, 250-342-6803.

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

Radium 2 bdrm condo, main floor, 2 bath, fireplace, a/c, heated parking, N/S, $950 including utilities, 403-3282944 or 403-892-2731 (cell).

Bright clean 2 bdrm lower level walk-out suite, W/D, dishwasher, very close to downtown, N/S, $865/month, available Dec 1st, 250-342-2076.

Older, cozy, furnished, 2 bdrm home in Invermere. Large yard, quiet, but close to all amenities.

No W/D, suitable for 1 to 2 people, utilities included along with reasonable rent, pets okay, references a must, available mid December. For more info write to LANDLORD, PO Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, stating your employment status and age.

2 bdrm furnished, very clean apartment, W/D, reasonable rent to include all utilities, N/ P. Available soon, references required. Prefer tenant to help with seasonal yard work in exchange for partial rent. For more info please mail your reply to: Rental, C/O Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, stating your employment status and age.

1 bdrm main floor suite, large deck, good view, $600/month includes utilities, 250-3426464.

Windermere 2bdrm furnished, sunny, private walk-out, 1800 sq.ft. private entrance apartment, big yard, minutes to beach. Cable, W/D, N/S, N/P, $800 includes utilities. Nov. to May, 250 342-6162, lindarod@ telus.net.

Close to beach and town, 3 bdrm walk-out basement suite, utilities, cable, $800/month, $400 DD, N/S, N/P, references, available now, 250-342-6752.

Furnished 1 bdrm suite, downtown Invermere, available immediately, 250-342-1056.

Upper level 2 bdrm fully furnished. Deck and yard, great view of Rockies and downtown.

Available Nov 15th/30th to April 30th, $900 + utilities, 250-3426605.

Available immediately for winter, great for Panorama staff, 2 bdrm large, fully furnished suite.

Walk to town, beautiful view, utilities included, no partiers, references, 250-342-8651, email mjjbug88@yahoo.com.

Radium, 2 bdrm up, $700 includes utilities. 4 bdrm down, $800 includes utilities, 250-3426010, Donna.

Invermere spacious 2 bdrm, 1400 sq.ft. suite. Newly renovated kitchen & floors, 2 mins. from school, large fenced yard, pets negotiable, $850 + ½ util, 250688-1244.

Upper Lakeview, 1 bdrm, 650 sq.ft. suite, $650/month, utilities/wireless included, 250342-4485.

Invermere, 2 bdrm lower suite, clean, quiet, $850/month, all inclusive, N/S, 250-270-0745.

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT Contact

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

www.EricRedeker.com “Available Now”

Radium duplex, 2 or 4 bdrm, all appliances included, N/S, N/P, new building. Call 403-2576253 or email bradyh@telus. net.

Radium, available immediately, 3 bdrm house, lots of living space, wood stove, N/S, pets negotiable, $900/month + utilities, 250-342-3841.

Invermere, charming 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, next to Kinsmen Beach, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1600/month + utilities, references and DD required, 403-246-6680.

Available immediately, year round, recently renovated, 2 bdrm mobile home in Windermere, large fenced yard, no pets, $750/month, 250-3425201.

Windermere, lovely 1 bdrm home, N/S, pets considered, great yard. $695/month or $825 furnished. Available immediately, 403-851-2043 or 403-619-1540.

Beautiful newer A-frame home in Fairmont, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces, large deck, walk-out basement, perfect for a large family, available immediately, $1500/month + utilities, 403239-7037 or 403-836-9701, email cleawhite@shaw.ca.

Timber Ridge Phase III, 1400 sq.ft. bungalow, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1300 includes water and propane, private beach, tennis courts, ½ acre lot, N/S, N/P, 403685-3134 or 403-615-3134.

4 bdrm, 2 bath, large rec room, upgraded kitchen and great room, W/D, wood stove, garage, corner lot, large backyard, walking distance to schools, hospital and town. Pets negotiable. Avail. immediately, $1600 + utilities. Call Mark 403-803-7306 or Neil, 250-3417084.

Available Immediately 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath in Invermere.

Double garage, fireplace, furnished (if needed), 5 mins.

From Pano bus stop and downtown, $1275 + util. 250341-5941 or 250-342-0840, ask for Leslie or Katie.

Older home in Edgewater, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appliances, wood/propane heat, pets negotiable, references, $850/ month + utilities + DD, 250347-6453.

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FIRST MONTH

FREE!!!

Radium, Stanley Street, 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, insuite laundry, laminate flooring, fireplace, A/C, 2 underground parking stalls, N/ P, N/S, available November 1st, $1100/month + DD, utilities included, 403-472-8992.

2 BEDROOM FURNISHED CONDO Black Forest Village. Rent weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, 1.5 baths, garage, patio, 6 appliances. $1000/month, 250-342-1475.

Radium fully furnished townhouse, large windows & deck, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, bungalow style in Eagle Crest Villas. Single car garage, N/S, N/P, references required, 6 month minimum lease, $950 + condo fees + utilities + DD, 403-519-2216, 403-981-1551.

Radium, 2 bdrm ground floor with patio, all appliances, $950/month includes utilities, available immediately. Call Richard, 250-341-6888 or 403613-6815 (cell).

PET FRIENDLY CONDO! 2 bdrm townhouse in Black Forest Village $1000/month.

Call 250-342-0838.

Invermere, beautiful condo close to downtown, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, 5 appliances, large storage room and attached garage. Will go fast @ $1150/month + utilities!

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

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

Available immediately. Monthly or long-term. Call 403-5610111.

Akiskinook Resort 1 bdrm furnished condo, $750/month.

3 bdrm furnished condo, $1150/ month. Radium Resort 1 bdrm furnished villa, $750/month plus hydro, cable included. N/S, N/P for all condos, 403-293-5659.

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

1 bdrm condo near Sobeys, N/ S, N/P, $600/month, 250-3426255.

Pet friendly 2 bdrm townhouse in Black Forest Village, 6 appliances, garage, $900/month + utilities, 250-342-2678.

2 bdrm, ground floor, F/S, DW, W/D, located within walking distance of shopping, beaches and downtown. $875/month, 250-341-1575.

CONDO FOR SALE OR RENT, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1045 sq.ft.

Located in Aspen by the Peaks, Radium, fully furnished, ready to move in, N/S, priced to sell.

Contact Edward or Linda Holt, 780-385-1501, 403-346-9676.

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

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

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

Available immediately, 403875-0214.

Radium, Sable Resort. Fully furnished 2 bdrm, 2 full bath w/ den, in-suite laundry, deck, BBQ, pool and 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, N/S, N/ P, $925/month not including utilities. 403-836-9877 (Brent).

Invermere, furnished townhouse, with attached garage, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 5 appliances, $1100/month + util. N/S, N/P, 403-703-0930.

Akiskinook Resort, 1 bdrm condo, fully furnished, indoor pool, $675/month, includes cable, 403-281-3991.

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Misc. For Sale

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services

Invermere Townhouse in Black Forest Village. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, attached garage, balcony overlooking green space, mountain view, minutes to town and all amenities. Seeking non smoking, quiet tenants, pet friendly, $900.00/month + util. Available immediately, call Karen 778-478-1972 or 250870-3528, k_andrews@shaw.ca

2 bdrm house in Wilder. Some renos, priced to sell $325,000.

Call 250-342-9446.

Firewood – Cut, split and delivered. Fir & pine mix, $180/1/2 cord, $275/full cord.

Birch $275/½ cord, $400/full cord. Larch now available, 250688-0143.

Forest green leather sofa, $100.

Pine log single bed & mattress, 1 year old, $400. Phaff sewing machine with table, $100 OBO, 250-341-3749 or 250-270-0600 (cell).

Tile & Slate Installs Custom Steam Rooms, Showers and Floors All work Guaranteed Competitive rates.

Call 250-342-0448

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

Shingles, 4000 sq.ft. dark green, used 16”x36” panels, $10,000 OBO. Call Bob, 250-345-6668 Fairmont.

2003 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4. One owner, 141,000 kms. 4.0L, V6, A/C, tow package, canopy, no accidents, very reliable, great condition, $10,950. Call 250342-0791 (eve) or 250-3415119 (anytime).

Luxury fully furnished condo at Heron Point, downtown Invermere. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D, D/W, cable, wireless, hydro included. Hot tub & gym access. $1000/month. N/S, N/P, available Dec 1st-May 31st, 250688-0244.

Newly renovated 2 bdrm fully furnished condo, 5 min drive from Invermere, D/W, W/D, cable, rec centre, internet & pool, no pets, $750/month, 250688-0244.

vacation rentals Invermere on the Lake, new, luxury, fully furnished condo, 2 bdrm + den, 2 baths, facing lake, underground parking, $650/week, 1 week minimum.

Call 403-561-0111.

Akiskinook, 1 bdrm furnished condo, D/W, gas BBQ, deck, indoor pool, hot tub, squash court, $69/night, 3 night minimum, 403-293-5659.

HOUSE FOR SALE PRICE REDUCTION! RANCH HOUSE Completely renovated house on 2.5 acres located outside of Windermere, in Elkhorn Country Estates, an exclusive private gated community, one of only 11 estates included in phase one. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security system, working shutters, all services underground, furniture included, recently appraised, $449,000. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250-342-0617 or 250-3421268.

Mobile Home For Sale Fully renovated 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet park. Slate/ hardwood floors throughout, large ensuite off master bdrm with large jet tub, custom slate/ travertine shower, separate laundry room, W/D, central vac, hot water on demand system, all appliances, large lot, beautiful views. Asking $132,500. Please call 250-342-0454.

CONDO FOR SALE Heron Point, Invermere. ¼ share available. Best unit in the 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, 250688-2667.

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

Bright, sunny 2 bdrm condo, ground level, recently upgraded, located in Invermere, walking distance to shopping, beaches and downtown amenities.

Excellent recreational or rental property.

Guest suite and laundry facilities in complex, $250,000. Call 250-341-1575.

PETS FOR SALE Pure bred Jack Russell puppies, tri-colour, lively and loyal, ready for Christmas, $450, 250-3463247.

wanted Small light weight travel trailer: Bowler, Trillium, Scamp, 250342-6068.

Quality Top Soil & Manure.

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

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

Electrical bedding sand, winter road sand. Pick up or delivery, call 250-347-2130 or 250-3421782 (cell).

15 HP Yamaha boat motor, slightly used. 308 Winchester Savage, new condition. Boat, trailer, and motor, 250-3429435.

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1998 Subaru Legacy AWD, 210,000 km, new transmission.

Motor and body in great condition. Asking $4500 OBO, 250-342-6555.

Set of 4 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-23 studless 215/70 R16, M&S snow tires on steel wheels.

Used for one season (5 months), originally purchased for Saturn Vue SUV, $450, 250-342-3382.

Great car for winter! 1991 Subaru Legacy GT, 2L turbo, AWD, leather, A/T, A/C, P/S, P/W, P/L, climate control, 17” chrome rims, separate winter tires on rims, 115,000 km, $4900 OBO, 250-342-0450.

Queen size oak 4 poster bed, bureaus, armoires, tables, chairs, dressers, all solid maple and in excellent condition, 250341-8033.

2002 Grand Am GT, silver, 2 door, 185,000 km, leather interior, power everything, $5000. Great condition, 250-341-5073.

Fir firewood, $200/cord. Call 250-342-9480.

8 year old white, top load Kenmore washer/dryer, $350.

4 gently used winter tires, 21570R15, good for van, $75.

Solid wooden oak coloured bunk bed, single top, double bottom, no mattress, $250, OBO, 250347-9973.

Delta 36” variable speed wood lathe & turning tools, $400 OBO. Craftsman 10” radial arm saw & accessories, $250 OBO, 250-3425524 anytime.

1977 Chevy Malibu Classic, 105,000 miles, very little rust.

1992 Dodge ¾ ton diesel, standard, great work truck, $7000 for both or $3500 each, 250-341-8033.

2001 Dodge Ram, 76,000 km, lift kit, air bags, 34” tires, bush guard, roof and fog lights, magnaflow intake and exhaust, excellent condition. Call Stu 250-341-7229.

2003 gray Nissan Pathfinder LE, 125,000 km, great shape, $14,000 or will trade for small truck, 250-347-6420.

services Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net

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

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

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

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

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-3425089

Misc. For Sale

recreational VEHICLES

We supply parts and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads

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November 13, 2009

Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday, November 21st.

The long-running Light Up and Super Sunday events have been rolled into one big celebration: Valley Christmas Kickoff.

Invermere’s 7th Avenue will be closed between AG Valley Foods and the Bank of Montreal from noon on November 21st.

Festivities begin at 2 p.m., when Santa

will be at Toad’s Hole Cafe. Fire pits will be set up along main street, hot chocolate will be handed out, and event sponsor Panorama Mountain Village will have snowboard rails set up for painting.

The parade starts at 5 p.m. at Pothole Park, heading down 7th Avenue to Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Debbie Fenton of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is encouraging people to participate.

“Come one, come all, big and small – we

Pioneer Classifieds services

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careers

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in one hour! Call 250-688-0213.

Spanish lessons, personalized, individual, or group lessons, in your home or office. For basic or intermediate students between Dec. 7th and Jan. 29th, flexible schedule and convenient prices.

Fluent and certified speaker of South American Spanish. For details email jessicategart@ yahoo.ca.

Maintenance Manager.

Require person with general construction knowledge and handyman skills for 13 unit residential condo project in Radium, BC. Good knowledge of trades would be an asset. This is an hourly position. Send resume to rw.lemieux@interbaun.com or fax 780-449-6131.

Custom installations of ceramic, mosaic, quarry tiles, slates, glass blocks, repairs etc. For estimates call 250-341-6869.

Farside Inn in Fairmont is accepting applications for experienced cooks and servers.

Fax resumes to 250-342-8884.

DK Woodworks Kitchen refurbishing, furniture repair/refinishing, custom cabinets, mantles, bookcases, benches…etc. for all your woodworking needs.

250-688-1335.

T. Holden Holdings, Home repairs, renovation designs, drawings, stone work, minor welding, 250-341-8479 or 250-347-9629.

CASH! CASH! CASH! We buy houses, any price, any condition.

Quick close. Call 250-344-4890, www.homebuyerbc.com.

Simply Accounting advisor.

Simplify your life! Set up and training. Small business for over 30 years, first ½ hour free. Call Margaret, 250-341-1454.

Woman trained in Germany at a senior home for the last 9 years is looking for seniors that need assistance in homecare, shopping and walks.

Fluent in German and Russian and would like to improve my English. Hourly rates, 250-3415885 (days), 250-342-9775 (eves).

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SPOT THE DEALS!

want you in the parade,’” Debbie said. “You can build a float, come in costume, or just walk along with everyone else.”

Prizes will be awarded.

To register for the parade, call Debbie at 250-342-2844. There is no deadline for registering.

At 6 p.m., the tree in Cenotaph Park will be lit, and live music starts on the Home Hardware stage. Stores in downtown Invermere will open late on Saturday with sales continuing throughout the weekend.

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

Looking for a job or career?

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The Trades Industry Wants You! SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

Holiday kickoff coming up fast

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

Check out one of our upcoming sessions to get information on specific trades.

Next information session: Thursday, December 10th, 1:30 p.m.

Columbia Valley Employment Centre 1313 – 7th Avenue South, Invermere

Call Today!

Roy Cimolai, Trades Assistance Program Ph: 250-421-9212 • E-mail: rcimolai@sica.bc.ca N E W S PA P E R

250-341-6299 upioneer@telus.net

Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

Level II Insurance Agent Invermere, BC Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. provides a full line of general insurance products and services to the Kootenays with locations in Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Nelson, Trail and soon Invermere.

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.

Resumes

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!

By November 13, 2009 to: John Sullivan CEO Suite 100-890 Schofield Hwy. Trail BC V1R 2G9 john.sullivan@kootenayinsurance.ca Fax# 250-368-5283 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 communication and leadership skills combined with a high attention to detail and accuracy • A minimum of 3 years experience in general insurance and familiar with ICBC • Minimum Level 2 licence in accordance with the Insurance Council of BC

Staff Housing Coordinator Bartender - Winter Season

• Strong computer and technical skills

For seasonal employment and to view all job descriptions, please visit us at

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package together with a superior work environment.

www.panoramaresort.com/jobs

www.kootenayinsurance.ca

and apply on-line.

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

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November 13, 2009

Last chance to enter Ice In contest

Submitted by Nick Berzins Columbia Valley Greenways The temperature sensor is located on the lake near Kinsmen Beach and that means it’s time for the Ice In on the Lake contest.

Tickets are $5 each with a pay-off of $1,500 to the person who picks the date and time closest to when the water temperature reaches 0 degrees Celsius and stays at or below zero for one hour.

The pay-off is before Christmas and that is pretty sweet.

The sensor is about one inch below the surface and, last week, was reading about 4.6 degrees. Readings are taken and recorded by a data logger every 10 minutes and transmitted wirelessly to shore. Last year, the Lake Windermere Project said the lake was “frozen over” on November 25th. These are the last clues that I can give you.

Tickets are available at these fine

merchants: Real Storage, Crazy Soles, Columbia Cycle, Inside Edge, Sportuccino’s, D.R. Sports, and Ray Ray’s. Tickets will be on sale until 5 p.m., Sunday, November 15th unless global warming extends this summery weather.

Proceeds will go to establishing the Lake Windermere Whiteway as a winter park within the District of Invermere and the Regional District of East Kootenay.

Please support this initiative, which will be an annual fund-raising event.

To place your Community Classified call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299 or toll free 1-866-669-9222 classifieds@bccommunitynews.com www.communityclassifieds.ca

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UNRESERVED BANKRUPTCY AUCTION, CerPro Energy, December 1, Redcliff, Alberta.

Late model pipeline equipment, pipelayers, graders, hydrovac, trenchers, backhoes, excavators, oilfield trailers & trucks. Call CPA 1-403-269-6600.

ATTN: Want to Earn More Than Your Boss? Yes! Be your own boss!

Learn to operate a Mini-office outlet from home. Free online training! Go to: www.123phd. com.

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877776-1660.

AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water.

Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

TWO WHEELIN EXCITEMENT!

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Auto Financing $0 DOWN AT AUTO CREDIT FAST. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 www.autocreditfast. ca . Free Credit card or gas with purchase. DLN 30309.

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Need a visa? We fund your future not your past. Good or bad credit. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205.

Boats & Marine 50/50 PARTNER SOUGHT FOR 60 ft aft cabin trawler moored downtown Vancouver. Luxury cruising / accommodation.

Professionally maintained. $225K / half-interest. 604-6692248. www.one4yacht.com.

Business Opportunities ENERGIZE YOUR INCOME! Distribute hot selling energy drinks. Earn up to 10K/month. $11 Billion Industry. No selling, minimum investment 19K. Areas going fast. Free sample/ information Package 800-2672321.Peakdistributors.com.

FUN, PROFIT, SUCCESS. Great Canadian Dollar Store, a dollar store leader since 1993 has new franchise opportunities coast to coast. Call today 1-877-3880123 ext 229; www.dollarstores. com.

Education TRAIN TO BE AN APARTMENT/ Condominium Manager from home. Jobs registered across Canada! Thousands of grads working. Government registered.

29 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Employment Opportunities SLAVE LAKE, ALBERTA SOBEYS. A modern 32,000 sq. ft. store requires Bakery Manager.

Competitive wages and benefits.

Fax Resume, to 780-849-3839 or email: sby3124slavelake@ sobeys.com. Attention: Rick.

POWERBOATS IN SUMMER, snowmobiles in winter! Train to become an Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic. GPRC Fairview College Campus.

Apprenticeship opportunity.

On-campus residences. Apply now. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member.

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A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free.

Bad Credit, DonÕt Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today TollFree 1-866-884-7464.

H&H TRAILER SALE. Bow Valley Ford, Canmore, Alberta. Thousands in discounts.

Clearing the lot. Cargos, flatbeds, car haulers, goosenecks, more!

1-800-403-0084 ext. 257 or alan_way@bowvalleyford.com.

DECORATIVE STONE PANELS EasyROCK - The Beauty of stone without the mason: Easy Installation: Light Weight: R4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 Fire rating: 604-248-2062: www. jmcomprock.com.

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November 13, 2009

Valley Churches

FAITH

Martyr Oscar Romero created a legacy of faith

By Rev. Sandy Ferguson Windermere Valley Shared Ministry Archbishop Oscar Romero is one of the great heroes of the Christian faith and he inspires my faith journey.

He served the Catholic church in El Salvador in 1977 when one of his friends was murdered due to his work amongst the poor. This would change Oscar Romero’s life.

Now he was confronted with the reality that death squads would kill perceived opponents of the El Salvador regime attempting to silence voices of dissent.

And so Oscar Romero became a voice of defiance to such acts of terror, through proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God, which brings hope to those who endure oppression in this troubled world.

As Romero stated, “This is the mission entrusted to the church, a hard mission: to uproot sins from history, to uproot sins from the political order, to uproot sins from the economy, to uproot sins wherever they are.”

As such a voice, Romero threatened the power of the El Salvador regime.

On March 24th, 1980, as he celebrated mass, Archbishop Oscar Romero was martyred by a member of a death squad, later linked to the El Salvador

regime.

But instead of silencing a troublesome cleric, this murder would create a legacy of faith, which continues to inspire many throughout the world, in the continuing struggle against oppression, because as Romero himself had said, “Justice cannot be killed.”

A critical component of Romero’s vision of what it means to proclaim the good news is revealed through these words from a prayer attributed to him: “We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something, and to do it very well. It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord’s grace to enter and do the rest.”

I was reminded of the hope to be found in these words when I attended the Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan presentation at Christ Church Trinity last weekend.

We heard how the lives of people in Afghanistan, especially women, are being changed. This change is the result of the willingness of a group who volunteer their time and talents to serve a people who need an education to prepare them for their future.

This group may not save the whole nation of Afghanistan, but by doing one thing very well, they are planting a seed of new life in that troubled land.

And it truly fills me with awe that there are similar groups throughout the world, doing something to renew hope in difficult times. They are a reminder that we are all capable of making a difference.

All we need is faith in our ability that we too can do something, to create that opportunity for God’s grace to enter and do the rest.

Cash with a smile It was all smiles at Tim Hortons as staff presented $1,244 from their Smile Cookie Program to the Invermere & District Hospital emergency department campaign. From left to right: Mariane Comis, Kerry Cunliffe, Donna Wunderlich, Liz Hercina and Erica Phillips.

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Special guests will be a visiting worship group from Ambrose University College in Calgary.

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10:30 a.m.: Communion at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

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