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April 2, 2010

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PHILANTHROPIC FOODIES — David Thompson Secondary School students (from left) Amanda Helmer-Smith, Baya Lightfoot, Braydi Rice and Kirsten Sage, who was absent when this photo was snapped, intend to feed 300 hungry eaters as part of their ongoing effort to raise money for the people of earthquake-addled Haiti.

Carribbean-themed dinner to benefit Haiti will be held in April

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Four David Thompson Secondary School girls are holding out hope you will join them for dinner this April 29th to help raise money for the people of earthquake-addled Haiti.

The Hope for Haiti community dinner is the latest effort by Amanda Helmer-Smith, Baya Lightfoot, Braydi Rice and Kirsten Sage to raise money to benefit Haiti in the wake of the catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked the Carribean nation in January. It was the fifth deadliest earthquake in history with a death toll estimated as high as 233,000.

Since then, Amanda, Baya, Braydi and Kirsten, with their classmates and community, have raised funds that enabled the $3,000 purchase of three Rotary shelter boxes capable of providing shelter for 30 people.

Now, the quartet are enlisting the help of the

school’s chef training class to host a Carribbeanthemed community dinner and activity night.

The group is preparing to release 300 tickets to the event. Tickets will be available beginning on April 5th for a family rate of $20 (for up to six) and $7 for singles. Kids under six eat for free.

In addition to the Haitian dinner, the ticket price includes activities being hosted throughout the school.

Activities include: welcome bead bracelets, cake walk featuring Haitian desserts, traditional Haitian instruments, an obstacle course for those needing to burn off a little energy, Haitian Krik Krak story-telling, Haitian drapo art, a Haitian fun fact game, face painting, Haitian hair braiding and wrapping.

The event will take place at David Thompson Secondary School from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29th. For more information, contact Amanda (250342-3978), Baya, (250-342-0241), Braydi (250-3420422), or Kirsten (250-342-3015).

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Valley NEWS

Former premier campaigns against HST It’s simple: $500 for every man, woman and child in the province.”

Gesturing wildly and Mr. Vander Zalm said arguing with the passion of big business owners are a campaign stump speech, the only ones who will former Social Credit Prebenefit from the HST. mier of British Columbia “Government tells Bill Vander Zalm stopped us, ‘Ah, but they’re going in Invermere on Monday to create jobs,’” he said. to organize support for his “But I’ll tell you, Chevron fight against B.C.’s proor Alcan or Fording Coal posed Harmonized Sales or any of those big corTax. porations aren’t going to B.C.’s Liberal governexpand to create any jobs ment is currently proposbecause the government is ing to replace the current sending them a big refund cascading seven-percent check — not a chance.

Provincial Sales Tax and It’s the price of a barrel of the five-percent federal oil, the world price for a Goods and Services Tax tonne of coal or the price with a 12-percent Harof aluminum worldwide monized Sales Tax. that determines whether Mr. Vander Zalm they expand, hire people spoke to two dozen opor pay more. That’s the ponents of the HST who only thing.” crowded into Gerry’s Ge- NO TO HST — Former Social Credit Premier of British Columbia Bill Vander Zalm made a whistlestop at Gerry’s Mr. Vander Zalm lati on Tuesday morning Gelati in Invermere during his tour across B.C. to campaign against the HST. asked those in attendance Photo by Brian Geis to hear him speak. As to register as volunteers at a restaurateur who will www.FightHST.com and low-income consumers; that it benefits big business suffer from the introduction of the HST, Invermere only and won’t create new jobs; and that signing the to canvass their neighbourhoods for signatures on the Mayor Gerry Taft has emerged as the most vocal local HST will transfer provincial sovereignty to the gov- petition. opponent of the HST. Attached to the petition is a bill to repeal the HST ernment in Ottawa.

Mr. Vander Zalm said a letter to the editor of the “I have a simple way of figuring it out,” he said. that the legislature must act upon, if the signature reVancouver Province newspaper snowballed into his “It’s $2 billion extra per year in taxes coming from the quirement is met, by either voting it down or passing current campaign to overturn the HST. To do so, he consumer. Two billion dollars divided by four million it on to a province-wide referendum. needs, as a first step, the signatures of at least 10 per- people is $500 extra per year for every man, woman If successful, it would be the first petition to ever cent of the registered voters of each riding in B.C. and child in the province. It’s a simple calculation. make it to the legislature.

Mr. Vander Zalm contends the HST is merely a You don’t need to complicate it. You don’t need govThe group has 90 days, from April 6th to July 5th, pass-through tax that will have the biggest impact on ernment bureaucrats to tell me what it works out to. 2010, to gather the required signatures.

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Congratulations to 15-year-old Aspen Sterzer from Canal Flats.

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I hope that continued work ethic on and off the ice will eventually get him in the line-up.

I’m a hockey guy, so unfortunately for all those others who do extremely well in their endeavours sports-wise, you will probably not get the honour of breaking into the RCMP Report.

It’s not my fault you picked the wrong sport. Next to hockey is fishing.

For those out there so inclined, I will save you the time and write “Jeers to Marko for thinking hockey is the only sport around.”

• On the weekend of March 19th to March 21st, East Kootenay Traffic Services did a blitz in Kootenay National Park.

The following results were recorded: – 211 charges of speeding – Nine charges of excessive speeding (more than 40 kilometres over the speed limit) – 13 seatbelt charges – one impaired driving charge – one 24-hour suspension – 11 other charges • On March 25th at 2:30 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of a vehicle in the ditch on Kootenay Road #3, Windermere.

Police attended and determined from witnesses that the vehicle that was now parked on the road had been observed driving out of the ditch.

The driver exited the vehicle and walked away from the car while the passenger was lying intoxicated beside the passenger door.

The driver was located not far from the vehicle and determined to be intoxicated.

Further investigation resulted in a breath demand being given to a 31-year-old male from Windermere.

The male was charged with impaired driving, refusing to provide a breath sample and driving without a driver’s licence. He will appear in Invermere Provincial Court in June.

The passenger, a 52-year-old male from

Windermere, was arrested for being drunk in public.

The vehicle was impounded.

• On March 27th at 1:35 p.m., RCMP responded to a hit and run complaint at the Fairmont car wash.

A fifth-wheel Travelaire with Alberta plates backed into the exit door, causing damage, then left without reporting it to the owner. A licence plate was obtained and the investigation is continuing.

• On March 27th at 8:10 p.m., detachment members were called out to a disturbance of a male and female fighting.

It was determined that an adult male was in the female’s car, refusing to give it back. The male complained that the female had assaulted him.

Both were familiar with each other. Police intervened to solve the problem. As both knew each other, neither pursued charges.

• On March 27th at 7 p.m., RCMP responded to a break and enter complaint in the 4000 block of Poplar Street in Windermere. The residence was a seasonal home.

A 20” Phillips HD television and 15” Magnavox LCD television were stolen, along with some liquor.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the RCMP at 250-342-9292.

• On March 27th at 10:40 p.m., as a result of a report of a male acting strangely, police located a 54year-old male from Radium in the 4000 block of Radium Boulevard.

The male appeared to be intoxicated from liquor and an unknown substance.

Police took the male to hospital where he began to behave violently towards the police.

The male was arrested for assaulting a police officer and lodged in the cells until sober. The investigation is continuing.

• On March 29th, as a result of an ongoing investigation, a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act was executed on Dehart Road, Dry Gulch, just after 1 p.m.

A 37-year-old male and a 35-year-old female, both residing in the residence, were arrested at the scene.

A marijuana grow operation was discovered in the house, as well as a large quantity of packaged marijuana, estimated to weigh around 21 pounds, and a large quantity of cash was seized.

The male and female have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, cultivation and possession of a controlled substance.

Their first appearance date for court is set for July 20th.

As a young child was also found to be associated with the residence, police have contacted the Ministry of Children and Family Development to investigate further.

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April 2, 2010

Utilities commission denies oral hearing on north valley power line

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Despite petitions from a number of intervenors asking for an official hearing on the application by the British Columbia Transmission Corporation’s proposal to build high-capacity power lines through the north end of the valley, the British Columbia Utilities Commission ordered a written hearing instead.

According to an order handed down on March 24th, the Utilities Commission will, however, conduct two community input sessions in April for those wishing to make a presentation.

The order came as the result of a procedural conference on March 17th in Vancouver.

At and since that conference, 10 parties have registered as intervenors in the case, including the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club, Purcell Green Power, Wildsight, Paul Bauman, BC Hydro, Zehnder Farms, the Ktunaxa Nation, Métis Nation and the British Columbia Old Age Pensioners’ Organization.

At the procedural conference, BCTC placed issues raised by the intervenors into two categories: environmental and First Nations interests.

According to the order, the environmental issues were described as relatively discreet, which BCTC believed

could be dealt with through a written process.

Many of these issues related particularly to the manner that the proposed transmission line routing would cross Toby Creek near the southern end of the line west of Invermere.

The commission panel noted the desire by the intervenors from the Invermere area for an oral hearing. As a result, a community input session was ordered.

Anyone who wishes to make a presentation to the commission panel must register with Mr. Gordon Fulton, Queens Council, by phone at 604-6474104 or by e-mail at gfulton@boughton.ca.

At least four presenters must register to make a presentation at the public input session or it will be cancelled.

The sessions are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on April 15th, in the Chamber of Commerce Lions Hall at the crossroads in Invermere.

A workshop called “Working with the Commission” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., on April 14th at the Lions Hall.

The Columbia Valley Transmission Line Project is estimated to cost $154 million and will create a 112-kilometre, 230-kilovolt transmission line from Invermere to Golden.

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Utilities commission denies oral hearing on north valley power line

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Despite petitions from a number of intervenors asking for an official hearing on the application by the British Columbia Transmission Corporation’s proposal to build high-capacity power lines through the north end of the valley, the British Columbia Utilities Commission ordered a written hearing instead.

According to an order handed down on March 24th, the Utilities Commission will, however, conduct two community input sessions in April for those wishing to make a presentation.

The order came as the result of a procedural conference on March 17th in Vancouver.

At and since that conference, 10 parties have registered as intervenors in the case, including the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club, Purcell Green Power, Wildsight, Paul Bauman, BC Hydro, Zehnder Farms, the Ktunaxa Nation, Métis Nation and the British Columbia Old Age Pensioners’ Organization.

At the procedural conference, BCTC placed issues raised by the intervenors into two categories: environmental and First Nations interests.

According to the order, the environmental issues were described as relatively discreet, which BCTC believed

could be dealt with through a written process.

Many of these issues related particularly to the manner that the proposed transmission line routing would cross Toby Creek near the southern end of the line west of Invermere.

The commission panel noted the desire by the intervenors from the Invermere area for an oral hearing. As a result, a community input session was ordered.

Anyone who wishes to make a presentation to the commission panel must register with Mr. Gordon Fulton, Queens Council, by phone at 604-6474104 or by e-mail at gfulton@boughton.ca.

At least four presenters must register to make a presentation at the public input session or it will be cancelled.

The sessions are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on April 15th, in the Chamber of Commerce Lions Hall at the crossroads in Invermere.

A workshop called “Working with the Commission” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., on April 14th at the Lions Hall.

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Hike in interest rates could spur home sales

Historical Lens

Fort Point’s namesake Dated 1922, this image shows the David Thompson Memorial Fort that stood on Fort Point in Invermere. If you have any more information, e-mail us at upioneer@telus.net.

By Brian Geis Pioneer Editor A prediction I made last year came true this week.

On October 16th, in a column titled “The time to buy is now,” I wrote, “If you wait until spring to buy property in the Columbia Valley, you will have missed a golden opportunity: the chance to buy after a correction in the market while interest rates are still low.”

At the time, the real estate market had been languishing in the doldrums so long, the developers of Invermere’s Lake Windermere Pointe condominium complex staged an historic auction that resulted in offers on dozens of units.

The top story in last Tuesday’s Globe and Mail proclaimed, “Mortgage rate boost signals rock-bottom era is over.”

In fact, the sudden fixed-rate mortgage hike by three of Canada’s banks made headlines across the country, triggering that buy-now-before-it’s-too-late mentality in the minds of Calgarians.

The most-read story on the Calgary Herald’s website this week — “Fear of rate hike sparks Calgary housing sales” — documented dramatic increases in home sales in March over the year before, and steadily rising average prices, 12-20 percent.

If the local market follows the Calgary market — and it does — buyers and sellers should prepare for the same.

How wide is your window of opportunity? Turn to Page 18 of this edition to find out. In this issue’s financial column, the writer lifts the veil on what drives interest rates to help you decide when the time is right.

April 2, 2010

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Locals should take action to save planet Dear Editor: With Earth Day approaching, I find myself asking the question, “What is enough?”

Is one hour of electricity-free living – one day per year – enough to positively have an impact on our planet? Almost everyday, our planet shows signs of losing its ability to sustain such a polluting species as our own.

I see Earth Day as a magnificent vehicle of awareness, but nothing more. I hope more people find the will and drive to clean up their act. It has been 18 months since my wife and I moved to this beautiful piece of heaven nestled between the Rockies to the east and the Purcells to the west, a paradise many travel to for relaxation, serenity, leisure and fun.

It was just last week on a trip to the local refuse station that I realized something: local people here don’t care nearly as much as those travelling here

for vacation.

At any given time, in any given garbage bin, there is clear evidence of this. Locals are too lazy to recycle, throwing out cans and paper because it’s too much effort to separate. At least, some leave returnable cans stuffed in bags beside the bins where, hopefully, someone will find and return it. But in most cases, I fear, it is just thrown in with the rest of the trash because it’s easier.

There are enough cans thrown out of local vehicles into ditches between Fairmont and Canal Flats to feed a family of four every month. This is a tragedy.

When we start taking local action to save our own environment, we will produce a healthier community, a healthier vision of the future, a healthier planet and a healthier self.

Justin Vivian Fairmont Hot Springs

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Not all sledders are risky, redneck daredevils Dear Editor: In response to my husband’s quote, I feel he was taken out of context in your paper last week.

In no way was he condoning risky behaviour in the back country. Everyone who chooses to partake in any activity in the back country should be prepared and equipped. They take avalanche courses, carry proper equipment and check avalanche bulletins.

Not everyone does, but we all know you cannot paint everyone with the same brush and, yes, sometimes there is a thing called human error.

The quote makes it sound like they are all risky, red-neck daredevils. He just meant they have a greater chance of eluding an avalanche than a heli-skier.

It does not mean he goes out and high marks just because of this.

In fact, this is not an activity many sledders participate in. Sledding is a family pastime for many and a great way to spend time together. There are times when he does not go or chooses a different area because circumstances warrant it. Whether you are a back-country skier, snowmobiler or even a hunter — it does not matter the season or the activity — you must be prepared and aware.

And, if you have any consideration for

the people you are with or your family, you will take precautions.

People are always quick to judge when a tragedy happens. When a conservation officer is killed by a grizzly, should the back country be closed to hunters? Are they going to close the heli-skiing areas now?

Yes, I fully agree people have to take responsibility. If you made a bad choice to travel on icy roads and are involved in an accident that needs the Jaws of Life to save your loved one, would you be willing to foot the bill? It was your poor choice to travel that day. The snowmobiling industry gives back to our economy a lot more than any of you nonsnowmobilers think.

It is always easy to sit and judge without any actual fact. I feel sorry for people that have nothing better to do than worry about a few tax dollars, when so many of our tax dollars are being spent on such useless things.

My heart goes out to everyone affected by all the tragic accidents that have happened and I hope that no matter what season or what back country activity people pursue, they prepare accordingly.

Terri Lightfoot Invermere

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Dear Editor:

Did local citizens and businesses just “not get the memo� regarding Earth Hour?

Earth Hour, according to Wikipedia, is a global event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (also known as World Wildlife Fund) and held annually on the last Saturday of March, asking households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness of the need to take action on climate change.

We visited family in Invermere on Saturday evening and when the appointed Earth Hour moment came, they darkened their home and we returned to Windermere to our home – which we had ensured was darkened before we left. We were excited to get home and spend some time by candlelight.

Driving through Invermere was like passing through a celebration of light, an homage to Thomas Edison.

Empty businesses were festooned with indoor lighting ablaze, outdoor trees and street lights were beaming with absolutely no evidence that anyone cared. Where was Wildsight when we needed them?

Were they not effective in encouraging locals to par-

ticipate? If so, few paid any attention.

Through residential areas, we could see some homes darkened with twinkling candles on the tables.

It was like seeing friends sending warm and friendly signals to each other, people doing their own thing in their own way.

It seems our community is full of environmentally-conscious people who are quick to tell others what not to do (don’t idle engines, don’t develop Jumbo, don’t use power boats on the lake, don’t sell fireworks), but don’t seem to be able to exercise the self-discipline to tell themselves what not to do.

How embarrassing, and what a credibility hit.

Congratulations to Paris, London, and Melbourne.

It’s a good thing the media was not focusing on our little community which, in our ‘dimly-lit’ view, missed an opportunity.

Let’s mark our calendars for next year and pull together like we can. We supported the Santa parade, the Olympic torch, and so much else. How about adding this one to our agenda?

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Dan and Sue Osborne Windermere

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April 2, 2010

Radium signs water conservation pact

By Pioneer Staff Radium Hot Springs signed the Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart Charter on Wednesday, March 24th, along with 18 other local governments.

Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart initiative aims to reduce community water use across the Columbia Basin by 20 percent before 2015. By signing the charter, communities are committing to work with Columbia Basin Trust to achieve regional water conservation goals.

A Water Smart Team will provide one-on-one technical support to help communities prepare, develop and monitor a customized plan, and Columbia Basin Trust will provide up to $10,000 in matching funding to support the implementation of the plans.

The local governments participating in this initiative include: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Elkford, Fernie,

Fruitvale, Golden, Kaslo, Montrose, Nakusp, Nelson, Radium, Salmo, Slocan, the Regional Districts of Central and East Kootenay, Sparwood, Trail and Valemount.

The initiative was also offered to the District of Invermere, but council decided against participation. “We wanted to leave room for communities in the Columbia Basin that have the greatest need to implement water conservation,� said Mayor Gerry Taft. “Invermere has been a leader in water conservation for over a decade.

We were the first small community in B.C. to implement universal water metering, which resulted in a 30 percent decrease in water consumption, and we have clear policy regarding watering restrictions and water conservation.�

View the Charter and learn more about Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart initiative at www.cbt.org/watersmart.

IT’S OFFICIAL – Village of Radium Hot Springs Mayor Dee Conklin signs the Water Smart Charter. She also signed on behalf of the Regional District of East Kootenay.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

Art From the Heart

MOVIE REVIEW

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Out & About The sixth annual Art From the Heart exhibition kicks off at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on April 6th, showcasing artworks by local school children. Jordan Geiger, a 10-year-old Grade 4 student at J. Alfred Laird School and the son of Greg and Kelly Geiger of Invermere, won this year’s poster contest for his artwork. See Page 14 for the full story.

Photo by Trevor Bacque

Art From the Heart – Part 6 April 6 to 25 at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Gallery Open Daily from 11 to 4 pm. Artist Opening – April 14th 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Cinefest @ Pynelogs - An Education - April 13th Doors Open at 6 – show starts at 7 pm

What does ART mean to you? Pynelogs Café Opens April 7th

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

Movie Review: Sherlock Holmes kind of character that Robert Downey Jr. can pull off with ease. His British accent is a little jarring, but he adds a mischievous quality that makes Holmes lovable.

Jude Law plays Holmes’ partner in crime solving, Dr. John Watson. As always, Watson is dedicated to Holmes, but Law plays him with a little more bite than in previous adaptations.

The plot centres around the evil Lord Blackwood, who has used dark magic to murder five young women. As the movie opens, Holmes and Watson capture Blackwood and prevent his sixth murder. He is sentenced to death by hanging, but his final request is an au-

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It’s a fanciful take on the unorthodox English detective created

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887.

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at upioneer@telus.net to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Toby Theatre • March 31st-April 3rd, 7:30 p.m.: Avatar • April 7th-10th, 7:30 p.m.: The Spy Next Door

Friday, April 2nd: • 8 p.m.: The legendary Marty Beingessner performs at the Bear’s Paw Lounge, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. No cover charge. For info: 250-345-6016.

• 1:30 p.m.: Free basic pruning clinic at Winderberry Nursery. For info: 250-342-3236.

• April 2nd-3rd: Closet Frenzy will be hosting its second semi-annual Ladies Consignment Sale at the Lions’ Hall. Quality clothing for women of all sizes.

Friday: 4-9 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For info: 250-341-5022 or 250-342-2270.

Saturday, April 3rd: • 9 a.m.-noon: Annual Edgewater garage sale at the Edgewater Community Hall. Tables are free but limited. Call Mimi at 250-347-9868 or Tammy at 250-347-9324 and book today.

Sunday, April 4th: • 7 a.m.: Community sunrise Easter service at Kinsmen Beach.

• 9 a.m.: Free continental breakfast at Lake Windermere Alliance Church to celebrate Easter.

• 10 a.m.: Free Easter Egg Hunt at Windermere Community Hall.

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Easter Brunch at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort. For info: 250-342-6560.

• 10 a.m.: Easter Presentation at Valley Christian Assembly: “The Case For The Cross.” For info: 250342-9511.

• 1-4 p.m.: Open House at Pine Ridge Mountain Resort with Silpada. Visit the Chalets of Canyon View Show Home and browse beautiful handcrafted sterling silver jewellery by Silpada. Everyone welcome. For info: 250-342-0664.

Tuesday, April 6th: • 7-9 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Quilters meet at Edgewater Community Hall.

Wednesday, April 7th: • 11 a.m.: Pynelogs Café featuring the Scotty Burger

re-opens. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until October. For info: 250-342-1445.

• Scotch seminar at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. Learn about what makes a great scotch. Only 30 spots available. Tickets $30. For info: 250-342-2965.

Thursday, April 8th: • 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Eight-week computer workshop for seniors begins at Invermere Seniors’ Hall, presented by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. For info: 250-342-9576.

• 7 p.m.: Silver Strings Ukelele Concert and Dessert Night at Christ Church Trinity.

• Comedy night with Dez Reed at Bud’s Bar & Lounge. For info: 250-342-2965.

Friday, April 9th: • 6 p.m.: Benefit and Silent Auction at Eagle Ranch to help Debbie Neault in her fight against cancer.

Cocktails, buffet dinner, silent auction. Tickets $50, available at Skookum Inn and Details by JoAnne.

Saturday, April 10th: • Four-on-four ball tournament. Sign up at the White House Pub. For info: 250-342-9540.

• The Artym Gallery presents A la Carte with David Langerin at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort. The exhibition continues at the Artym until April 19th.

Tuesday, April 13th: • 6 p.m.: Is Anybody There? screens in the Cinefest @ Pynelogs film series at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

For info: 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, April 14th: • 6 p.m.: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Cocktail reception, dinner, awards ceremony, and entertainment by comedian Glen Foster. Tickets $50 per person. For info: 250-342-2844.

• 7:30 p.m.: Workshop about the upcoming input session on the Columbia Valley Transmission Project, presented by the B.C. Utilities Commission at the Lions Hall. For info: 1-800-663-1385.

• Opening event for Art From the Heart: Part 6 art show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Featuring over 500 pieces of art from our talented and diverse group of elementary-school-aged kids. Exhibition runs from April 6th-24th. For info: 250-342-4423.

Thursday, April 15th: • 9 a.m.-noon: Forestry S100 refresher course at Brisco Community Hall. Run by Invermere Forestry

District. No charge, lunch will be served. For info: 250-346-3294.

• 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.: Input session on the Columbia Valley Transmission Project, presented by the B.C. Utilities Commission at the Lions Hall. For info: 1800-663-1385.

• 6:30 p.m.: Relay for Life Kickoff Party at Copper Point Golf Club. For info: 250-342-9059.

• 7 p.m.: Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley Annual General Meeting at the Family Resource Centre. For info: 250-342-6752.

Friday, April 16th: • 7:15 p.m.: An Evening in Turkey and Niger: Pastor Trevor and Lisa Hagan host a presentation on their recent trip at Lake Windermere Alliance Church.

For info: 250-342-9535.

Saturday, April 17th: • 7:30 p.m.: 27th annual Big Band Dance with the David Thompson Secondary School Stage Band at Invermere Community Hall. Cocktails, dinner and dance. Tickets $20. For info: 250-342-9213.

• April 17th-18th: Invermere Badminton Club hosts the inaugural Birdie Fest, a team event in badminton and golf. For info: 250-342-0737.

Sunday, April 18th: • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Invermere Companion Animal Network hosts an adoption event to help feline friends find homes. For info: 250-341-7888.

Wednesday, April 21st: • 6-8 p.m.: Knitting Night at the Invermere Public Library. Learn to knit, get help on those tricky patterns. All levels of knitters welcome. For info: 250-342-6416.

• 6-9 p.m.: Brain Gym at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Explore the practical workings of the brain with exercises. $5 per person, RSVP prior to April 7th to 250-341-6224.

Saturday, April 24th: • 10 a.m.: Valley Pride clean-up. Meet at Pothole Park to receive directions to designated clean-up areas. For info: 250-342-3353.

Wednesday, April 28th: • 7-9 p.m.: Wings Over the Rockies: Art Show opening at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. More than 20 distinct artists presenting their works of art on the theme, “Wings Over the Rockies.” For info: 250342-4423.

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Kids open their hearts in artworks Submitted by Anne Jardine Columbia Valley Arts This year marks the sixth annual production of our regional children’s visual arts show, Art from the Heart.

Over the past few years, this colourful, exuberant exhibition has become one of the most Poster artwork popular shows of the

by Jordan Geiger Pynelogs Cultural Centre gallery season.

Art from the Heart features more than 500 creative works by students from five schools: Edgewater Elementary, Eileen Madson Primary, J. Alfred Laird Elementary, Martin Morigeau Elementary, and Windermere Elementary.

The exhibit runs from April 6th to 25th at Pynelogs

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Laird Grade 4 artist Jordan Geiger, whose work was selected from a field of Art from the Heart poster contest submissions.

Art from the Heart will also feature a silent auction of 10 works selected by the schools. Revenues raised by this auction will keep this event strong in years to come.

On the evening of Wednesday, April 14th, everyone is welcome to come out to a gala public reception to meet the artists and their families, and share their excitement.

Viewing and discussing art makes people hungry, so delicious snacks will be served, provided by the schools’ parent advisory groups.

Gallery visitors will be warmly welcomed by students from Eileen Madson Primary School, who have volunteered to serve as hosts for the evening. This reception will be the final bid time for the auction.

Art lovers won’t want to miss Art from The Heart 2010 – the dynamic show that opens the new season and brightens up the world at Pynelogs Cultural Centre’s gallery.

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Art from the Heart is the result of a collaboration between Rocky Mountain School District, in partnership with the Parent Advisory Groups from each school, and the Columbia Valley Arts Council.

Generous sponsorships from Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and Mercer & Company help to make the show possible. These community sponsors have renewed their commitment to this project year after year, proving their belief in the power of art by and for the young.

The show’s theme is “Action”. Images will certainly include Olympic action, but will not be limited to sports.

Action could include any number of human or animal activities, as well as the ideals that move us to civic or environmental action. It’s a theme with lots of artistic possibilities, or as Anne of Green Gables would say, “scope for the imagination.”

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This Easter, swim, golf, ski and dine at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Relax and unwind in the legendary natural hot mineral pools, enjoy spring skiing at the Family Ski Area and play a round at one of three golf courses—all on the same day!

Afterwards, enjoy a delicious meal at Dapper’s Landing Family Restaurant at Riverside Golf Course, the Mountainside Clubhouse, or the Bear’s Paw Lounge or Mountain Flowers Dining Room in the Lodge.

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Artym and Eagle Ranch combine food and art Submitted by Deanna Berrington Artym Gallery

Purplish by Daniel Langevin

Take the time on Saturday, April 10th to enjoy the good things in life: fine art, fine wine and fine food!

The Artym Gallery is pleased to present “A la Carte with David Langevin,” a very special event at Eagle Ranch restaurant.

David will be doing a painting demonstration amongst an exhibition of his newest works, with the show continuing at the Artym Gallery until April 19th.

This is the second exhibition put on by the Artym Gallery in this series: last October the featured artist was Alex Fong.

“The show was an amazing success,” said Connie Artym-Bradatsch.

“Eagle Ranch was completely booked.

The food, the paintings, the staff, the exhibition – everything was great. What a fun night!”

The evening was such a success that Eagle Ranch approached the Artym to plan another show in the series.

The artist David Langevin was an outstanding choice for the next exhibition.

David Langevin, a successful B.C. artist, has created about 15 new paintings for this exhibition, including several local scenes.

Last summer, David spent several days hiking the Bugaboos and the Jumbo pass area and took a lot of reference photographs for this show.

David will also have several of his “tree portraits” for this show, the series of work he is most well-known for; he will be painting a tree portrait for his demonstration on Saturday evening.

“I know what I am going to paint before I start,” Langevin said.

“I imagine, I see the painting in my mind. It is already complete, I know what it will look like and how it will turn out, I just have to think backwards through the layers of paint to figure out how to bring it to life.”

This is a unique opportunity to see the evolution of a David Langevin painting . . . to watch a professional and very studied art-

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ist create a new work before your eyes.

This exhibition opening has all the earmarks of a great evening.

The artist is not only in attendance but painting as well. Eagle Ranch will prepare a wonderful dinner (all of their dining rooms have been set aside for this evening, and the menu will feature items from both the fine dining and patio menus).

To tie it all up, there will be a wonderful exhibit of new and exciting original paintings by this accomplished artist.

Meet David Langevin in a personal and friendly atmosphere.

Enjoy a great dinner while experiencing great art, a stunning view, and a whole lot of fun.

In the words of David Langevin: “I can’t wait!”

For dining reservations, call Eagle Ranch restaurant at 250-342-6560 or 1-877-8773889.

You can see David Langevin’s paintings on the Artym Gallery website: www.artymgallery.com.

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Earlier this week, three major banks raised their mortgage rates for posted fixed-terms and the rest of banks are expected to follow. RBC, TD, and Laurentian Bank all increased their five-year posted mortgages by 0.6 percent, along with increases to their four-year and three-year terms. This leaves many wondering how high mortgage rates may climb in the next several months. While guessing the exact future of interest rates is a mug’s game, there are some demographic factors that suggest rates won’t rise too high.

Bond supplies Simply put, interest rates are based on supply and demand for borrowed money from governments who are the biggest players. When governments run deficit budgets, they need to borrow the money they have overspent in the form of government bonds. This increases the supply of bonds in the market. If the supply gets too high, the rates offered must increase to attract buyers. When governments run surplus budgets they don’t need to borrow and the supply of bonds dries up. This lack of supply allows governments to issue any new debt with very low rates.

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like Canada, ran surplus budgets. This ten-year period created a lack of supply of bonds and the ones that did exist became very expensive to buy, and paid very low interest. Since government spending turned from surpluses to deficits in the past year, the supply of bonds available is starting to grow rapidly.

Demographically, we want bonds Fortunately, even as the supply of bonds grows in Canada, there is plenty of pent-up demand for them from seniors, baby-boomers, retirees, pension plans and insurance companies – maybe just not at today’s very low rates.

The Alberta government found this out when they couldn’t find enough buyers for $1 billion of savings bonds recently issued. Most of Canada’s saved wealth is in the hands of the 50-plus crowd and they want stability and income from investments like government bonds. Any increase in interest rates from an over-supply of bonds will likely be tempered with a surge in demand once rates hit a figure that baby boomers feel is reasonable.

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It is likely that these two factors will combine to see interest rates rise two to three percentage points before pension plans and retirees feel warranted to increase their demand for bonds.

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Daffodils in full bloom Geraldine Gibson and Christine Vidalin sold sunny blooms at Sobeys last Friday in aid of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Daffodils can now be seen in windows around the Columbia Valley, but they are no longer for sale.

The society’s official Daffodil Day is April 9th and you can still buy a pin in support of the fund-raising drive at 12 valley locations.

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Winter Gear Blowout Sale Friday and Saturday

Store Owned Stock 30-70% Off! Located across from the Liquor Store Hours from 7am-6pm Mon.-Sat. *Closed Easter Sunday

Computer Workshop for Seniors Thursdays 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM April 8 to May 27 Invermere Seniors Centre Computer Room Presented by CBAL, Windermere Valley Join us for 8 weeks of instruction on the basics of using a computer. Participants will learn about the parts of a computer, how to open files, and how to create word documents.

Workshop is free of charge. Participants are required to have a current membership with the Invermere Seniors Centre. Memberships are available at the workshop. Contact Nicole Pawlak, Community Literacy Coordinator at 250-342-9576 or npawlak@cbal.org for more information and to register.

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Traffic Delays for Rock Blasting at the Icefields Parkway Interchange Rock blasting is scheduled at the Icefields Parkway Interchange in Banff National Park, 3 km west of Lake Louise, from March 30, 2010 to June 1, 2010. Several blasts may occur each day between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. mountain time. Traffic delays of up to 45 minutes may occur for each blast and rock removal. Blasting will not occur during long weekends.

Please obey flag persons and watch for workers and equipment entering and leaving the highway.

Retards dans la circulation en raison de travaux de dynamitage à l’échangeur de la promenade des Glaciers Du 30 mars au 1er juin 2010, des travaux de dynamitage sont prévus à l’échangeur de la promenade des Glaciers, situé dans le parc national Banff, à 3 km du village de Lake Louise. Les équipes pourraient procéder à plusieurs explosions chaque jour, entre 10 h et 20 h, heure des Rocheuses. À chacune des explosions, les automobilistes devront s’attendre à des retards pouvant aller jusqu’à 45 minutes, afin de permettre aux ouvriers de provoquer l’explosion, puis d’enlever les fragments de roches éclatés. Aucun dynamitage n’aura lieu pendant les fins de semaine prolongées.

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Welcome, Trevor is nothing I don’t carry a weighty opinion on in the sporting realm.

Hello! I’m the new reIn addition to sports, porter and photographer, I am interested in most Trevor. Originally from things. Politics have reCalgary, I’m the newest cently rocketed up my face at The Pioneer. list of personal interests My journalism caand I’m always curious to reer began in Calgary at know what is new and exSAIT Polytechnic, where citing in global news.

I earned an honours diAttending live conploma in Print Media two certs is a favourite pastTrevor Bacque years ago. Following that, time of mine and I enjoy I transferred to the Uniexpanding my musical hoversity of Calgary where I procured a rizons. Classical, instrumental and heavy bachelor’s degree in Communications metal are my most beloved genres.

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Generally I have the most fun when It’s exciting to be in the valley, living people share their stories, affording me close to the mountains and the natural the opportunity to write about their inbeauty that surrounds us. teresting lives. Getting that weird chill I’m the youngest of three brothers. running down my spine usually only Jeremy, 28, lives in Edmonton with his comes from a really good interview and wife and Matthew, 26, resides in Cal- those are moments I revel in. gary. My parents, Fred and Donna, I like to be active so you might see both live in Calgary as well. Annalise, me walking or running about, shooting my girlfriend, also lives in Calgary. hoops on an outdoor court or on a hikSome people point out that I resem- ing trail. ble Frodo the Hobbit, aka Elijah Wood.

Making new inroads in the commuYou will soon learn that at six foot four, nity is going to be exciting and I look I have a good vantage point and am no forward to volunteering my time with hobbit. However, my brothers, who are some organizations, being seen at local both taller than me, will tell you other- eateries and maybe watching a movie or wise. two at the Toby Theatre.

Being raised in the outdoors and I’m super pumped to be living in playing sports of all descriptions, it is not only the Columbia Valley but also safe to say I am a competition junkie. a new province. Don’t be shy if you see From hockey to tennis, boxing to fig- me and be sure to give me colourful ure skating, basketball to lacrosse, there quotes!

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Invermere Mom’s to host swap and sale

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Members of Invermere Mom’s Community Play Group came up with a great idea to get more life out of the preponderance of toys and baby things families collect during those early years and make a few bucks on the side.

Billed as Big Momma’s Swap and Sale, the Invermere Mom’s Community Play Group will fill Invermere Community Hall on April 24th with tables overflowing with kids’ stuff.

“We all have a lot of stuff,” play group organizer Dee Connell commented. “It’s amazing how much stuff you accumulate when you have kids.”

Tables to sell your mother and child-related items are $10 and admis-

sion on the day of the sale is $2.

Already, she said, 20 tables have been booked with room for about 10 more. The event is a fund-raiser for the Invermere Mom’s Community Play Group, an open club of about 20 regulars plus drop-ins who meet every Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Hall.

“It’s a place for a mom to go and be sane for a couple of hours and talk to other grown-ups,” Ms. Connell commented.

The group, she said, has been meeting for more than a year and, with three more babies on the way, is growing.

“It’s pretty awesome,” she said.

Big Momma’s Swap and Sale will be held on April 24th at Invermere Community Hall.

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Warm spring brings ticks out early Submitted by Interior Health People across the Interior Health region have been able to get outdoors earlier than usual this year to enjoy the warm weather, and this means an increased chance of getting tick bites when hiking or biking in tall grass or wooded areas. Ticks are small bugs that bite and feed on the blood of humans and animals and these bites can sometimes transmit disease.

“There are easy things you can do to protect yourself, like covering up and checking for ticks when returning from a hike or bike ride,” said Jennifer Jeyes with Interior Health’s Communicable Disease Unit.

“Most tick bites don’t result in illness, however any bite from a tick should be cleaned, as infection can occur whenever there’s a break in the skin.”

While ticks are common in the Interior Health area, most are the wood tick, which does not carry the Lyme Disease bacteria. The wood tick can occasionally carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The signs of infection include sudden onset of fever, headache, muscle pain, and swollen lymph glands, followed by the development of rash – usually in the shape of a bulls-eye for Lyme Disease.

In addition, ticks can also cause muscle weakness and paralysis if they are attached for long periods. Lyme disease and other tick-related diseases can be treated with antibiotics. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications.

One of the most important ways to protect yourself from tick transmitted illness is to do a skin check after being outdoors. Other precautions include: • walking on cleared trails when in long grass or wooded areas; • wearing a hat, long sleeves, pants and light-coloured clothing; • tucking pant legs into socks or boots; • applying insect repellent containing DEET on all uncovered skin; • carefully checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live; • regularly checking household pets for ticks.

To stop ticks from entering your home and yard: • keep your lawn short and remove any leaf litter and weeds; • keep a buffer area such as a wood-chip border between your lawn and wooded areas. Play equipment should be kept away from wooded areas;

• trim tree branches to allow more sunlight in your yard; • move wood piles and bird feeders away from the house; • widen and maintain trails on your property.

If you do find a tick on yourself or your pet, wear gloves and be careful not to crush the tick because this could cause it to inject its stomach contents into your skin.

• Use needle-nose tweezers to gently grasp the tick close to the skin.

• Without squeezing, pull the tick straight out.

• After removal, clean the area with soap and water.

• If you find one tick, check very carefully for others.

Anyone with the typical bulls-eye rash of Lyme Disease, or other signs or symptoms of tick-transmitted illness should see their doctor. Often people with acute Lyme Disease do not notice the biting tick that preceded the illness.

If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walkin medical clinic.

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Valley’s golf season in full swing

By Trevor Bacque Pioneer Staff The time has come to hit the links, now that golf season is underway at nearly all of the courses in the Columbia Valley.

Some courses have already opened and the majority will offer up their tee boxes this weekend.

Courses that opened on Thursday, April 1st, include Mountainside and Creekside at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Radium Resort’s Resort Course, Eagle Ranch in Invermere and Edgewater Hilltop Par 3.

Preparing for a Friday, April 2nd tee-off are the two Copper Point golf courses, Riverside at Fairmont and Spur Valley Greens.

Here is a list of 15 golf courses in the Columbia Valley and three more within driving distance. All offer unparallelled beauty for golfers of all skill levels.

• Windermere Valley Golf Course opened on March 12th. Call 250-342-3004 for further information on teaching programs, and the restaurant and pro shop at this stunning par 66.

• Coy’s Par 3 in Columere Park was open for public use on March 17th. After the game, stay to

enjoy their fully licensed clubhouse with great food.

Call 250-345-6504 for tee times.

• Th’ Flats in Canal Flats began swinging for business on March 26th. Call 250-349-5266 for more details.

• Radium Resort – Springs Course started March 26th. Phone 250-347-6200 to receive additional information.

• Radium Resort – Resort Course officially opened on April 1st. Call 250-347-6266 to receive more details.

• Eagle Ranch Golf Resort opened its course on April 1st. It offers a discounted rate of $88.48 from Monday to Wednesday for Columbia Valley residents with a valid B.C. driver’s licence. Call 250-342-0562.

• Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 began its golf season on April 1st for the general public. Call 250-347-6502 for further information.

• Both Mountainside and Creekside courses at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort opened the same day, April 1st. Please call 250-345-6514 to learn specifics.

• Riverside Golf Course in Fairmont will start on Friday, April 2nd. Call 250-345-6346.

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• Spur Valley Greens, north of Edgewater, opens on April 2nd and offers a seniors’ discount every day of the week. Call 250-347-6500 to learn more about tee times and other offers.

• Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama Mountain Village starts the latest – on May 16th – but it’s worth the wait. Call 250-341-4100 to learn more details.

• Setetkwa, north of Invermere and adjacent to the Columbia River Wetlands, is open as long as weather permits. No bookings are necessary.

Beyond the valley, three excellent courses will soon be ready to play: • Bootleg Gap in Kimberley begins on Tuesday, April 9th, pending weather. Call 1-877-427-7077 for further information, rates, tee times and rentals.

• Golden Golf Club will open its doors to the public on Tuesday, April 16th. Call 250-344-2700 to find out tee times.

• St. Eugene Golf Resort near Cranbrook has a later start on Tuesday, April 16th. Phone 1-877-4173133 for tee times.

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The expanded Sinclair Creek Trails were officially opened on Monday, March 29th with a celebration at the trail head in Rotary Park, Radium Hot Springs.

“We’re just thrilled,” said Mayor Dee Conklin.

“We’re all about being a walking town.”

The 2.4 kilometre trail system, around the village and along Sinclair Canyon, received an upgrade in 2009, thanks to funding from the federal Economic Action Plan, the National Trails Coalition and the Rotary Club of Radium Hot Springs.

The previously existing 1.4 kilometre trail along Sinclair Creek was upgraded with a new layer of grav-

el, and an additional kilometre of new trail was added.

These trails now connect the northern part of Radium to the downtown core.

“I’m just blown away by what has occurred,” said Mayor Conklin. “Congratulations to all those who helped put this together.”

The project created 90 days of employment for local contractors during the economic slowdown.

“It was nice to keep employment local, and we really got a nice product at the end of the day,” said Arne Dohlen, approvals officer for the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

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Submitted by Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP You will recall that in my younger days I worked with the dog men and their dogs and our particular frustration with Thor, a police dog I got to know.

After a long day of working with the dog handler, as well as Thor, it was time to go home. Thor was put away in his air-conditioned police vehicle.

The car belongs to Thor and his handler. Everyone else must back off unless the handler is in the car with you. This day, I was going to be driven back to my residence by the dog handler and I went ahead of him and jumped in the passenger seat. Mistake.

Thor went ballistic and from the back seat charged to the front. Fortunately, the back seat prisoner shield was only open enough for Thor to stick his rather thick and ugly head out to the front seat. I immediately realized my mistake and froze. Just to the left of my head but still close enough to spray me with dog saliva and dog breath, Thor was letting me have it.

All I got was bark, bark, bark with a flash of teeth.

Clearly Thor was saying, “What do you think you’re doing? This is my air-conditioned police vehicle!”

Bark, bark, bark, snarl, saliva spitting.

“I’m going to squeeze out of this little hole and tear your head off your body! Your mama raised a fool!”

Bark, bark, bark.

“How can anyone be so stupid? This is not a prisoner screen holding me back – it’s a stupidity screen!

You’re mine, all mine, you dumb . . . (edited)!”

All through this, I just froze and leaned as much to the right as possible. I didn’t even think of wiping the saliva off my face, fearing Thor would think of it as a further challenge.

You would think the dog man would have come running to my rescue, but by now he had gathered the other members to come and watch his dog in action, knowing, I hoped, that Thor was not bright enough to figure out how to manipulate the protective screen.

Dog men are our equivalent to goalies in hockey: they are a different breed, not normal.

Eventually the dog man came to the car and got in. Slowly he put on his seat belt, looked over at me and simply said, “You’re not going to do that again, right?” My answer of course was, “No problem.”

When I got dropped off, I banged on the back window to get Thor’s attention. Once I got eye contact with him, I gave him some choice words and gestures.

Thor got his revenge later on. But that’s another story for another time. It has to do with him trying to rip my arm off my body.

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LOCATION: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lions Hall, Invermere, BC

THE APPLICATION On 22 January 2010, the British Columbia Transmission Corporation (BCTC) filed an application (Application) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to construct and operate the Columbia Valley Transmission Project (the CVT Project) pursuant to the Utilities Commission Act (the Act).

BCTC proposes the CVT Project as the preferred solution to capacity constraints in the Upper Columbia Valley.

The CVT Project has an estimated capital cost of approximately $154 million to construct: a 112 kilometer (km) long 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission line between Invermere and Golden, British Columbia; a new 230/69 kV substation near Golden including a new 3 km long 69 kV transmission line connection to the existing Golden substation; and related upgrades at existing substations in Cranbrook, Invermere and Golden.

BCTC wishes to obtain the CPCN by 1 August 2010, in order to complete the project by the desired date of October 2012.

Following a Procedural Conference in Vancouver on 17 March 2010, the Commission issued Order G-54-10 establishing the Regulatory Timetable, a Workshop and a Community Input Session for the review of the Application.

THE WORKSHOP In order to facilitate an understanding of the Regulatory Process for the review of the Application, the Commission will hold a Workshop on “Working with the Commission”, on Wednesday, 14 April 2010 at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Lions Hall, in Invermere, BC commencing at 7:30 p.m.

THE COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION The Community Input Session will provide an opportunity for parties who are not otherwise actively involved in the proceeding to advise the Commission Panel of their views and concerns on the CVT Project. A transcript will be made of the presentations and this will form part of the record of the proceeding. Each presentation will be limited to 15 minutes. All parties making submissions at the Community Input Session are encouraged to provide a hard copy of their submissions. Panel members may have questions of those making presentations.

Parties wishing to make presentations to the Commission Panel, or attend the Workshop should contact Mr. Gordon Fulton, Q.C., Commission Counsel, at gfulton@boughton.ca or (604) 647-4104 by Monday, 12 April 2010 to register their intention to make a presentation or attend the Workshop. If by 12 April 2010 ten or less presentations are scheduled for the Community Input Session, or the Workshop, then the Community Input Session and Workshop will be cancelled. Notice of cancellation will be provided to those who have advised Commission Counsel of their intention to make a presentation or attend the Workshop.

All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the public relating to the Application, will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s web site.

PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE DOCUMENTS The Application and supporting documents will also be available for view on BCTC’s website at http://www.bctc.com and on the Commission’s website at http://www.bcuc.com, and at public libraries in communities in the vicinity of the CVT Project.

For further information, please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, as follows: Telephone: B.C. Toll Free: Facsimile: E-mail:

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Spring brings optimism and rejuvenation, but it also exposes the hidden treasures that winter camouflages in its snow banks and ice.

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The museum will be closed to visitors for the next two weeks as the main building receives a long overdue interior painting and rearranging of the permanent exhibits.

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Volunteers are asked to gather at Pothole Park at 10 a.m. to receive garbage and recycling bags, as well as directions to designated clean-up areas.

A number of sites will have already received some care as elementary schools throughout the valley â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which have been an inspiration in the past â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are once again scheduled to attack the streets during Pitch-In Week.

Various Valley Pride celebrations will take place at the schools and other community locations over clean-up week. The Invermere event will be held at Pothole Park at noon on April 24th. Come out, participate and contribute by helping beautify the places we live, work and play in.

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To assist members in getting ready for spring and all that its arrival entails, the February meeting had a green theme: St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day! Micaela and Samantha Mauthner added to our celebration with a wonderful display of Irish dancing. Thank you, ladies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your abilities and knowledge of this Celtic dancing were the icing on our green cupcakes.

If you feel the urge to share in the spring cleaning or raking, give the museum a call at 250-3429769. Leave your name and be assured someone will get back to you. If you prefer to volunteer at the museum in any other capacity, drop by on Tuesday evenings and we will find a research, filing or reference project for you.

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Fairmont ski racers win medals at East Kootenay events Submitted by Chris Veen Team Fairmont Racers Ski and Snowboard Club has just wrapped up another fantastic season.

Our first race of the season was the annual Helen Bavin Memorial Event. Hosted at Fairmont Hot Springs, the race went very well with two other local clubs represented. The kids raced two runs back-toback and competed for team standings. Thanks very much to The Monkey’s Uncle for sponsoring the prizes!

Team Fairmont ski racers also attended two East Kootenay events and ended up bringing home a tonne of awards. Out of nine kids racing at the Golden Invitational in February, four medals were won – three gold and a bronze – and two kids placed fourth. The first annual East Kootenay Nancy Greene Festival in Kimberley was almost as great of a success.

Last weekend, Team Fairmont racers hosted our

season finale events. It was a great two days, capping off an incredible season for the skiers and snowboarders who train at Fairmont Hot Springs. On Saturday, the kids competed against their parents for the gumball trophy. The kids won with a two-second advantage over the parents – kids rule once again! This year the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski School also put on a mixed snow cross event. The biggest and best surprise of the day was Barend Leverkus’s domination of the snow cross early on in the quarter finals, which he maintained all the way to the gold medal! Congratulations, Barend, on a job well done.

Sunday saw the second annual freestyle competition on the Fairmont Hot Springs ski hill. Skiers and boarders competed in a rail jam for points – best style won the day. Good job to everyone who took part!

Thanks very much to all who helped and to all who participated in this season’s training! See you all next season.

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Christ Church Trinity Silver Collection at the door.

Thank you to the Columbia Basin Trust for your continued support of Silver Strings

GROUP trail runs every Saturday at 9am Everyone welcome! Meet at the store.

Come on in!

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Is currently recruiting athletes for :

Active Start ages 2-6 FUNdamentals ages 7-10 and Occassional Volunteers for the above session from April 10-Jun 10 And athletes for:

Swimming ages 8 and up Golf ages 8 and up Contact Andrea Haworth 250.342.4808 or rahaworth@shaw.ca All volunteers must submit RCMP criminal records check.

Now Open!

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INVITATION TO TENDER 11th Avenue Road Rehabilitation & Deep Utility Replacement The District of Invermere invites Tender submissions from qualified companies for: Replacement of watermain, sanitary main, road rehabilitation and required services.

Tender contract & design are available at the District of Invermere Municipal Office at a cost of $50.00 per package.

Sealed tenders, clearly marked 11th Avenue Road Rehabilitation, Watermain and Sanitary sewer servicing, Contract No.030400656-200 will be received by the Owner: District of Invermere 914-8th Ave, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Attention Grant Gyurkovits To be submitted up to 2:00PM Local Time, Monday, April 12, 2010. Tenders will be opened at 2:01 PM on this date.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any tender, or reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favorable in the interest of the municipality.

Grant Gyurkovits Engineering & Infrastructure Supervisor District of Invermere Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 250-342-9281 ext 226 Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

WILDER TIMES — Dale Wilder was recently named golf course superintendent at Radium Resort. The move puts him in charge of no fewer than five golf courses until Fairmont chooses his successor.

Photo by Brian Geis

Dale Wilder: busiest man in golf

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff In a homecoming of sorts, Dale Wilder has been appointed golf course superintendent at Radium Resort. Until his successor is appointed to take over the three Fairmont Hot Springs Resort golf courses, Dale will be in charge of all five.

“It’s a great opportunity and a nice place to come to work,” he said.

Before pioneering Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, the Wilder family owned the mill in Radium, he said, and he walked the fairways of the Radium Resort course. It was the valley’s first golf course.

“I started on this course when I was three years old,” Mr. Wilder explained. “We had the mill in Ra-

dium and Dad used to tie me to his golf bag.”

Dale is a member of the ownership group, headed

by Bill Newis, which purchased the resort from the Shaw family last year.

Former superintendent Garry Haynes moved on to Blue Devil Golf Club, the Shaw family’s private course in Calgary.

Dale said this year’s warm, early spring is a boon to area golf courses which usually suffer low, early-season attendance due to unpredictable stormy weather.

Radium Resort’s Springs Course opened last Friday and the Resort Course opens this weekend.

The Les Furber-designed Springs Course is ranked among the top 10 in British Columbia and the top 100 in Canada and hosts the Pro Ladies Tournament in September.

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th Re-Opens Sat. Mar. 27th

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5:00-9:00 pm or call 250-347-6553

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The Eddie goes under the knife Demolition is underway at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere.

The $840,000 project for the Regional District of East Kootenay has received $375,000 in funding through the Towns for Tomorrow program and an additional $215,000 Recreation Infrastructure Canada Grant through Western Economic Diversification Canada.

The arena closed for the summer on March 10th and the renovations are expected to keep the facility closed until August.

Pictured here, construction worker Wyatt McKay grinds away at the old bleachers.

Photo by Trevor Bacque

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Need Blinds?

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

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Improve your life with Divine Insight a Tarot deck, and Anicka became interested in the niche world of For Anicka Blais, life can fortune telling. change at the flip of a tarot card.

By the time she turned 19, The gregarious 48-year-old the bi-lingual psychic had sefrom Quebec City has been livcured her own stack of cards and ing in the west for the last 14 begun offering wisdom and help years, and four in Invermere. to those seeking advice.

While she was working at All “It’s really to help people imThings Beautiful, people would prove their life,” she said. come in, conversation would Anicka holds a Bachelor in ensue and shortly after Ms. Blais Art Education, and is certified in would find herself performing diverse healing modalities. readings.

Recently, she was contacted With what she calls “God’s by the College of the Rockies magic,” the tarot card reader to teach a introductory class to brings spiritual enlightenment to Tarot that begins in May. those seeking guidance.

Now, with more than 30 “It’s a gift since childhood,” years’ experience giving Tarot Anicka Blais said Ms. Blais in her cozy living and Oracle card readings, Ms. room steeped with Buddhist parBlais is excited that her new venaphernalia. “You have to be intuitive.” ture will help those in need of spiritual counsel.

Ms. Blais left her job at All Things Beautiful last She revealed the secret to many successful reading November in order to focus on her new business, Di- sessions is taking a step back, relaxing and allowing vine Insight. your energy to harmonize.

When Ms. Blais was aged 14, her sister purchased “It’s in silence that you find answers,” she said.

By Pioneer Staff

Ms. Blais performs either 30 or 60-minute sessions out of her home – a high-up space that overlooks Lake Windermere and the Rocky Mountains.

Before the reading commences, she tunes into the person’s energy, asks for guidance and tries to discern the astrological sign of the individual she is guiding that day.

Then, when the client is prepared with an open, focussed mind, the mood changes and the time to delve into the psyche and spirit begins.

A reading starts with the Tarot deck and after a person pulls an arbitrary number of cards, Anicka moves onto the Oracle stack which offers further guidance for the individuals’ situation.

Life is simple, sweet and universally intertwined for the self-proclaimed “justice warrior,” which she translates into her business practice by looking deeper than at a bottom line of dollars and cents.

“I help people make major decisions; the more open the person the better,” she said.

Blais offers group readings for special events and is willing to assist anyone with transportation difficulties reach her for a session.

Readings are also available on Sunday afternoons at Smoking Water Cafe in Fairmont Hot Springs.

For more information, call 250-342-0822.

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April 2, 2010

Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s In Loving Memory of

Madeleine B. Becker

February 20, 1938 – March 24, 2010 It is with great sadness the Becker family announces the passing of our beloved mother to Ken Becker and grandmother to Kayja and Hayden.

Madeleine was born in Zurich, Switzerland to Harry & Therese Treichler, and immigrated to Canada in 1958. She initially settled in Toronto for her first year in Canada, and then moved to Vancouver, where she met her first and only husband Fred Becker in 1960. They married in 1962 and settled in the Valley at Dutch Creek at Fairmont Hot Springs and later to Windermere.

Madeleine resided in the Valley until her Divorce in 1974 and then moved to West Vancouver and later North Vancouver where she resided until 2005, when she made the decision to move back to the Valley to be closer to her family in her retirement years.

Madeleine always loved the Valley and particularly the Lake, and was an avid swimmer and skier in her younger years. Her other passions included allot of reading, typically reading many books per week, and competitive duplicate bridge, having become a life master in 1988. Travel was also high on Madeleine’s love list, and her curiosity of the world took her to all the continents of the world, having done a world cruise in 1979. Her favourite annual holiday was a winter trek to Hawaii, where she loved to snorkel for hours on end. In her later years in Invermere Madeleine loved to interact with her 2 cats, Old English Sheep dog, and son and grand children. Madeleine’s life was cut short after a lengthy battle with lung cancer caused by her 50 plus year smoking habit. She had a quick temper, but a huge heart, and was a very memorable character and one who most people would not forget after meeting her. The Becker family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the entire Valley community who interacted with our beloved mother/grandmother during her last year of declining health. It always brought us a heart warming feeling to hear the numerous stories of countless individuals who helped her when she was fainting or feeling ill.

It was hearing these stories that reminded us that this Valley is not only a special place because of the beautiful physical nature that surrounds us but also of all great people that live here. We would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Tania De Klerk, Dr. Sean McFadden, and all the nurses who provided Madeleine such outstanding care, and the homecare workers who looked after her prior to being admitted to the Hospital. We would also like to give a very special, special thanks to Madeleine’s close friend Romy Woods who did such an outstanding job helping out our family. The Becker family will host a private family/ friend’s memorial service at a later date in early July. If you wish to attend this service please contact Ken at 250 342-1161 or email ken @rockieswest.com

s obituary s Bernice (Bea) Matilda Raven

1924 – 2010 Bernice (Bea) Raven passed away March 16, 2010 at the age of 85 years. She was born July 13, 1924 in Lintlaw Saskatchewan, daughter of Martin and Rose Hemmelgarn.

The families of Bernice (Bea) Raven would like to thank all her brothers and sisters for coming and staying with us at the hospital. Also, Canterbury Flowers for doing a wonderful job on the flower arrangements. Thanks McPherson Funeral service, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the ladies from The Christ Church Trinity for the nice tea, sandwiches, and squares that they served, and Reverend Sandy Ferguson for officiating. A very special thanks to Bob Ede for doing the Eulogy and Deb & Kurt for singing such beautiful hymns for us. Thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and Ambulance service; our hearts go out to you all. Also, Thanks for the flowers, cakes, fruit baskets, and many cards. Many Thanks, David & Florence, Bernie & Susan, Lisa & Bob Ede & family, Brent & Shawn & the girls, Christopher & Shelly, Kelsie & Tom Smith.

Gordon William Harrison

November 29, 1941 - March 26, 2010 Gordon William Harrison passed away at the Invermere Hospital on Friday, March 26, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Fay; son Stacey; daughter Cherie (Doug) Hagen and his grandchildren: Ryan, Tyson and Lily; his brothers and sisters: Marina (Bob) Savage, Lorraine (Doug) Bolton, Stan (Peggy) Harrison, Brad (Robin) Harrison, and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Gordon is predeceased by his parents, Bill and Isabel Harrison and his sister Doreen and nephew Glenn.

A Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church in Invermere. A tea will follow the Interment at the Invermere Community Hall. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the: Samaritan’s Purse/International Relief which was an organization that Gordon loved to support at: 20 - Hopewell Way NE , Calgary, Alberta , T3J 5H5 - samaritanspurse.ca.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family may be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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

Garage sales

Multi Family Garage Sale, April 3 from 8am to 2pm, 922-13 th Ave, Invermere, Saddles, Tack, Sports Equipment, china, computer desk, too much to list!

Yard Sale, Friday April 2 from 1pm to 5pm, Saturday, April 3 9am – 4pm. 1341 – 12A Avenue, Invermere. LOTS OF GREAT ITEMS!! No early birds please!

Saturday, April 3 rd , 9am – 3pm, 600-4 th Ave. Invermere.

Saturday, April 3 rd , 8am – 11pm at the CPR Lodge, 1555 – 2 nd Ave. Fun knick-knacks, lots of freebees.

Multi Family Garage Sale, April 10 & 11, 8am – 5pm, universal lawn tractor, security cage, and much more. 1733 & 1767 Windermere Loop Road.

Moving Sale - 211 Highway 93/95 (2km south of Windermere, across from Akisqnuk First Nation Administration Office), Follow Signs. Sofa with 2 club chairs, stools, coffee tables, lamps, tv, cushions, small freezer, collectables and much much more great stuff, near to new condition! Must downsize for move! 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, April 3.

s obituary s Good Bye Columbia Valley Toni Grasegger, my brother and fellow Columbia Valley musician from 1988 – 1996, unexpectedly passed away on February 28 th , 2010 in Garmisch, Germany. Toni and I (Franz) came to Invermere in June 1988 to play music for the summer months. Little did we know how hooked we would become. We fell in love with the Valley and stayed. We continued to entertain at night and by day guided Bavarian Float Trips down the Columbia River. The float trip idea came to Toni after he saw the smooth and peaceful Columbia River flowing from Invermere to Radium. He knew that building a large wooden raft to take people down and show them the beauty of this place would bring smiles to their faces and create great memories.

Toni returned to Germany during the winter months, but came back to the Valley every summer for eight years to play music and guide. It wasn’t until his son was born in 2000 that he stopped coming to Canada; being a good father was his priority. However, his love for the Valley never left his mind, or his heart. Hi always spoke of what it will be like upon his return. Unfortunately, his physical being cannot return, but his soul shines high above as a bright shining star looking down, remembering and smiling on all the wonderful people and this beautiful place. Toni’s music and fun will be missed by many.

And this is my good-bye to my good friend, partner, childhood companion, and most importantly, my Big Brother.

Pfiad Di Toni.

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Pioneer Classifieds

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ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

LOST & FOUND

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

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, 625-4 th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

Cheers to the kind soul who stopped and gave me an ice cappuccino when I was walking highway ditches and picking up litter. Your thoughtfulness and kind words were very much appreciated. You renew my faith in human nature.

Lost -Harold, a 2 year old Husky cross, recently had a litter, last seen in Westridge. Please call 250-342-0831. Reward.

Office space available.

Rent 1 room in a natural health practitioner’s office.

Available May 1st. Ideal for an acupuncturist, homeopath or any other natural health practitioner. Email radmarg@ xplornet.com

Radium, 1 bdrm furnished apartment, $650 including cable & utilities. Bachelor efficiency, $550, available immediately.

DD, N/S, N/P, references required.

Call Don or Susan, 250-342-6908 or 250-347-7775.

Windermere, 6 minutes from Invermere, beautiful newly renovated basement suite, new kitchen with counter island, new appliances, new floors, separate entrance, 2 bdrm, large yard, shared garage, $1050/month, all included, 403-473-7828, Jessica.

Increasing numbers of men feel greater ownership over the issue of men’s violence against women. WISH can be reached 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling the emergency help line at 1-800-200-3003 and/or during the day at 250-3424242.

4 on 4 ball tournament, April 10 th . Sign up at the White House, 250-342-9540.

thank you

Huge Thank You, to Friends, Family and Neighbors, for helping with my move with advice, muscle and support. To the ‘Great Cooks’ for the Wining and Dining at the Dinners and Luncheons. For the Paintings and framed Photo’s, lovely memories. To the two Ladies for all their help with ‘Moving Sale’, organizing and sale day.

To the Congregation of Christ Church Trinity for their support and many kindnesses over the years during some rough times and situations. To the Members who attended the ‘AGM’s’ for the many “Happy Hours”. Love to all, Diane Madson Lee.

Cheers to our local transit Authority and their drivers. You are doing a great job & go that one step farther to accommodate your clients. Thanks!

Cheers to the person(s) that returned the wagon that had been stolen the week before.

Cheers to all of my friends who helped me celebrate my 80 th birthday. God Bless you all.

Thanks, Jim McKay. Jeers to the people who have bonfires at Bayshore Beach using palettes and wood with nails as well as smashing bottles.

Have Respect! Keep our beaches clean.

LOST & FOUND Found in Athalmer in December 2009.

BEAUTIFUL, very affectionate, now spayed, female cat. Calico coloring, long hair, four white paws and bib, obviously raised by a loving person; now looking for a good home. Call 250-341-5910.

storage

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637

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

You own it, we can store it!

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

Big Quonset For Rent. Tired of hauling your RV, boat or other toys back home? Safe secure space in Invermere, available for storage only. $250/month. Call 403-813-9176.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Hearing aid lost in Invermere, if found please call 250-3479382.

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

Please call 250-270-0270.

Found at the Quality Bakery – Elizabeth Arden sunglasses with a Sun Gear case and Ted Baker prescription glasses. Call 250-342-9913.

864 sq.ft. warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/month includes GST, available immediately. Call 250342-3637.

Office/retail space for lease, street front location in Invermere, 1 to 5 office layouts, incentives available with year lease. Competitive rates starting at $550/month.

Mountain Creek Properties, 250341-6003, Local 108.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Room for rent, $400/month, utilities included, N/S, N/P, 250341-3145.

SUITE FOR RENT 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.

2 bdrm, lower level walk-out, clean & bright, large windows etc. D/T location, D/W, W/D, N/S, $850/month. 250-342-3790 2 bdrm lower walk-out suite in Invermere. Very bright,clean, large lot, N/S, N/P, $875/month, includes utilities, available Jan. 1 st . 2 bdrm, 2 bath upper suite, large decks and lot, very clean, N/S, N/P, $1000/month, includes utilities, available immediately, 250-342-9770.

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

Affordable accommodation in Invermere, $550 and up.

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

Hillcrest furnished apartments utilities included. 1 bdrm units, $600/month, 2 bdrm units, $800/month. 250-341-1182.

Spacious 1 bdrm furnished suite close to shopping, off street parking, separate laundry & entrance, N/S, N/P. $675/month, utilities, cable, and internet included. 250-342-9690 1 bdrm, large walk-out bright, large windows, high 10’ ceilings, new quiet home, private backyard, walk D/T, D/W, N/S, N/P, $850, inclusive, 403-9228518.

Brand new large, bright, 2 bdrm basement suite in D/T Invermere. Private entrance and patio, all new appliances, N/S, N/P, $800/month + utilities, references required, available immediately, 403-874-0483.

Large 2 bdrm, main floor suite, in central Windermere, five appliances included. $900/ month + Utilities. Call 403-2392017.

For rent, 2 bdrm furnished apartment near Laird School, all utilities included, $850/month, references & DD, 250-342-9636.

Radium, large, bright, new, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, walkout suite.

Private entrance, 6 appliances, $700/month + $700 DD + utilities, except water, N/S, N/P. Call 403-288-1287 or email larch3@telus.net.

Downtown Canal Flats apartment, new renos, F/S, W/ D, 2 bdrm, unfurnished, N/P, N/ S, references required, available immediately, $600 + $325 DD + utilities, 250-342-3345.

Invermere 1 bdrm basement suite, private entrance, N/S, N/ P, $650/month, inclusive with cable and wireless, available immediately. Call 250-3415159.

house FOR RENT STOP RENTING - No Qualifying owner. Financing or rent-toown, 3 nice homes to choose from, 250-984-7787 or www. canadianhousingcorp.com.

3 bdrm home in Windermere.

Upper suite with lake views, just renovated including new appliances. $975 + ½ utilities.

250-342-8662.

Invermere 2bdrm, D/T location, spacious yard, great view, W/D, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1000/month + utilities + DD, references required. Call 250347-9086.

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Pioneer Classifieds

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

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR sale

PETS

Misc. For Sale

FOR RENT

Black Forest condo, available April 1 st , N/S, pets upon approval, W/D, D/W, F/S/M, 2 bedroom, garage, $1100/month with 6 month lease. Call Cynthia 250-341-5602

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

12 year old ¼ horse, gelding, 16 hands, $1700, 250-347-9234.

BEDS FOR SALE

Contact

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

www.EricRedeker.com

Invermere, Bright & spacious 3 bdrm, 1 bath house on large lot. A place you will want to call home. Convenient to downtown and all schools. 5 appliances, N/S, pets negotiable. $1035/ month + utilities + DD. 922 – 13 th Ave. Call 403-813-9176.

Open house on Saturday April 3rd .

3 bdrm, 2 bath home, available May 1 st , $1350/month, pets negotiable, N/S, 5 appl., Call 403-460-1764.

condo FOR RENT 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, N/P, N/ S, available now, $1350/month, 250-341-1182.

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 1 st , $1100/month + DD, utilities included, 403-472-8992.

2 bdrm + den condo in Radium.

Fully furnished, 6 appliances, granite, cast iron fireplace, hot tub, pool, underground parking, long or short term rental, 403861-7754.

Invermere 2 bdrm townhouse, 1 ½ baths, garage, 5 appl., available immediately, 403275-9653.

Brand New 3 bdrm, single garage, townhouse with insuit laundry, in Borrego Ridge, Radium. 1400 sq. ft. Available Immediately. $1300 + Utilities.

Call 403-875-0214 Radium 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 nd floor unit, 6 appl., F/P, BBQ propane hookup, secure underground parking, w/ storage, N/S, N/P, $1000/month, includes utilities, DD and references required, available May 1 st . Call 250347-6917.

Ski Tip at Panorama, 1 bdrm fully furnished condo, available April 15, $850/month, includes all utilities, phone, wireless internet, underground parking, all amenities, 250-342-6369.

Canal Flats Townhouse for sale, rent to own, $1450/month. Call today, 250-344-5594.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 1996 trailer, 14’ x 70’, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, on subdividable lot, 100’ x 150’, 4904 Burns Ave, Canal Flats, $229,000, 250-349-5659.

Must sell, 3 bdrm mobile on pad in Juniper Heights. Asking only $29,500 OBO, 250-342-6813.

Timeshare for sale Radium Valley Vacation Resort, RV Site, Lot #100, weeks 28 & 29, peak time, $4500 for each week. Call 403-948-2625.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

condo FOR sale Affordable condo downtown Invermere, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $139,900, 250341-1182.

Choice location, spectacular view, furnished, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 210 Poplar building, Peaks, Radium. Hot tubs, pool, $239,000, 250-342-3234.

Radium Sable Ridge condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Den, A/C, F/P, Granite counter tops, heated parking stall, swimming pool, hot tubs, club house, asking $269,900 OBO. Contact Roger at 403-256-0694.

wanted WANTED, glass mason jars, will pick up. Call 250-348-2431.

Wanted, boat slip on Lake Windermere for the summer.

Call Brad, 403-512-1754 or 403241-2669.

Wanted – small boat motor, not much money but loves fishing.

Call 250-342-2222.

Misc. For Sale Quality Top Soil & Manure.

Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/ pick-up load, delivery extra. Call, 250-342-1268.

Firewood for sale. Pine/fir mix, $225/cord, Larch $300/cord, pine also available. Delivered anywhere in the valley, 250341-5551 Norwood bandsaw mill, 4 years old, still like new, extra blades, $5000 OBO, 250-342-6309.

8 acres of hay meadow, beautiful mountain views with great building opportunity, on town water, near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road. Price reduced $395,000, on town water. Call 250-342-2802.

4967 Spruce Ave., Canal Flats, $72000. Mobile home zoned lot in quite location, close to school, golf course, convenience store, and beach. 250-342-7179.

CALL 250-341-1966 250-342-9246

1yr old oil tank, ½ full must be moved, $400. Call 250-6880452.

1995 Mercedes S320, loaded, everything power, new batteries, tires and brakes, 294,000 km, good shape, $8300. Call Guido, 250-342-6866 or 250-3427378.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Dirt bikes for sale- 2002 Yamaha TTR125P $1800, 2002 Honda XR200R $2800, both bikes in good condition, call 250-3421010.

Busy seasonal cafe for sale in Invermere, B.C. Serious inquiries only, 250-341-5370.

1978 Glastron Sportster, 65hp motor, c/w trailer, $1200, good condition, seats 6. Call 250-3426956.

Invermere Sears established retail/catalogue business.

Interested parties please contact Mary Frances, 250-342-6901 or email invermeresears@telus.net

VEHICLES

services

1978 GMC 6500 single axle dump truck, nice shape, $11,500 OBO. Call 250-349-5659 after 8pm.

For hire, Tandem axle gravel truck with high-lift. Cell 250919-2957 or Home 250-3495659.

1997 Chev, 9 passenger Astro Van, less than 25km on $3000 new engine, $5500, 250-3421354.

Architectural Shingles, 3000 1994 Buick Park Avenue, loaded, sq.ft., dark green, used 16”x36” $1500. 250-347-9629 panels, $4200 OBO. Bob, 2501986 F-250 XLT Lariat, $800 345-6668, Fairmont.

OBO, Call 250-342-5024.

MOVING SALE – Piano, electric piano, dining room table and chairs, 2 queen sized hidea-bed’s, king sized split bed, bunk bed’s w/ mattresses, one ¾ mattress, TV’s, plants, humidifiers, lamps, drapes, rugs, and house. 250-342-8621.

VEHICLES

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

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

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

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

LARGE GOLF COURSE VIEW LOT Large (.24 Acre) flat lot in Radium (#35 Pinecone Lane) bordering fairway and a nice quiet developed neighborhood.

On Silver Springs Golf Course.

The picture is one view from the rear of the lot. No building commitment.

Call 250-341-5996

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Pioneer Classifieds services Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman Tilesetter 30+ years experience Custom Steam Rooms, Showers and Floors All work Guaranteed Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645.

Vacuums

Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net 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 Blinds, Drapery, Bedding Customized...plus a savings!

High quality & lifetime warranty Commercial or residential Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Call a professional today; for a free consultation 250-349-7507 or 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca New nail technician wanting to enhance skills and clientele using CND gel and liquid and powder, hypo-allergenic products at my home salon. Get pampered in a clean and casual atmosphere. Limited offer, $30/ set. Call Tracy at First Hand Nails, 250-688-0286.

services CashCashCash. We buy houses any price, any condition. Quick close, call 250-344-4890 or www.homebuyerbc.com Your Fender Bender Mender For any auto body repair & much more. Domestic & import, vintage & classic models, custom body & paint. Located next to Valley Shine Shop. Stop in for a free estimate, see Shawn, 250347-9872 or 250-342-9696.

Red Rock Contracting – Custom installations of interlocking paving-stones, for your patio, driveway, etc.

Retaining wall systems. For estimate call 250-341-6869.

Top Hat Chimney Sweep – “Spring clean your chimney”, WETT certified inspections, 250342-6890.

Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood.

30 years experience. Call 250347-9192 or 250-341-1235.

HELP WANTED Mountain Mosaic Festival of Arts is looking for volunteers to join its organizing committee in preparation for Canada Day Celebrations held at Pynelogs on July 1. We are also looking for entertainers/performers for this event. For more information, please contact Kim Turgeon at kimturgeon@telus.net <mailto: kimturgeon@telus.net> or 250341-3770 Horse Person wanted – reliable & experienced to guide small string of trail horses. Call 250342-5128

careers Experienced Hungarian Cook required for seasonal work at Citadella Restaurant in Radium, BC. $15/hour, May to October, accommodation available. Email info@milliondollarview.ca.

Experienced Hairstylist, full/part time. Good communication skills, organized, reliable, honest. Please send resume with references to Sandra at Bliss Hair and Esthetics. info@ blissbeads.ca Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for permanent p/t evening kitchen help/ dishwasher. Please call 250347-0047 or email mail@helnas. com.

Qualified hotel cleaning staff required at Chalet Europe. Nice boss, beautiful location, Call 250-347-9315 or 403-6606162.

Front desk person wanted, some computer skills, flexible hours, Chalet Europe. Call 250-3479315 or 403-660-6162.

IT’S TIME! Now accepting applications for P/T & F/T server/bartender. If you enjoy working in a fast paced/team oriented environment then you’re what we’re looking for.

Serving it Right is mandatory and you must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Also accepting applications for kitchen staff. Apply in person or by email to The Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery. horsethiefpub@ telus.net Copper City Amusements, front end staff & bumper boat attendants needed. Call Trisha or Alex at 250-688-0711.

careers The Invermere Public Library is accepting applications for the position of permanent, full-time LibraryTechnician. Qualifications include completion of Community Librarian Training Program and previous library experience. Please send resumes to invlibrary@cyberlink.bc.ca.

The Invermere Public Library is accepting applications for the position of permanent, parttime/casual staff; approximately 22 hours a month. Please send resumes to invlibrary@ cyberlink.bc.ca.

Funtasia in Fairmont Hot Springs is offering great job opportunities for fun loving, outgoing, high energy team members with great people skills. Sales and till experience preferred, good communication skills are essential. Full and parttime positions open for customer service and Spin-N-Bump car attendants. Variety of tasks include; servicing costumers, keeping environment tidy & clean, some food prep, light gardening, some animal care, light maintenance, etc. Please fax resume to 250-345-4542 or email fairmontfuntasia@live. com

APPLY NOW! Are you an enthusiastic people lover?

Join our team of Demo Professionals at SOBEYS in INVERMERE!!!

Training provided Most hours are: FRI/SAT or SAT/SUN 6hrs/day Contact Sara Consulting & Promotions @ 1-800-567-5699; Ext. 5 - 1

• Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 250-341-6229 • Email: upioneer@telus.net • www.columbiavalleypioneer.com Gallery Curator – Summer 2 positions, Full-time and Part-time

The Columbia Valley Arts Council are looking for two student Gallery Curators to assist in administrative matters and responsibilities to fulll the HRDC summer program. Such staff persons will work under the direction of the Gallery Manager. Duties range from assisting with hanging, installing, and displaying the Gallery Shows, promote summer programs and events, cash handling and nancial transactions, assist in registrations, and supervise volunteers and front line sales in the Gift Shop and Gallery. Hours of work: full-time, 38 hours per week; part-time 30 hours per week. Rate of pay: depending on experience.

Qualications: Must be a university/college student. Interest in arts an asset. Business experience an asset.

Mature, responsible and quick-thinking. Sense of humour a must! Deadline for applications is April 12th, 2010. Start of employment: Full-time, May 2nd, 2010. Part-time, end of June.

Columbia Valley Arts Council, Jami Scheffer – Manager, Gallery & Administration Box 2345, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • Phone: (250) 342-4423 • E-mail: info@columbiavalleyarts.com

Roger 29r, incoming customer wanting to connect to NanoFibre, Oh – Mrs. Brown wants to change her password, here comes a request to change billing information, and yes Mr. Jones – you can keep your phone number. You won’t actually be landing aircraft – but it will feel like it.

You are charming, smart and the kind of person who looks forward to answering every call. Everyone starts things – you finish them.

You are restless until you’ve returned that missed phone call. When something doesn’t work as expected you are itching to find out why and fix it.

You have several years of support experience where you performed above the level of your colleagues. Not by processing more calls - but by ensuring the customer has a positive experience. You understand technology, have no problem assisting with mail configuration, router issues, etc. If this describes you, email your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to careers@nanofibre.ca.

We will contact qualified applicants.

You’re a geek and although you don’t wear this in public - its fits you very well. Friends invite you over because you fix everything.

Windows, Mac, TCP/IP, MPEG-4, whatever, you know it but don’t show it - you are a modest Canadian.

But what makes you different is your personality. Technically sharp, you don’t tell people what is wrong, you teach them how to do it right. And now you have the opportunity to stop fixing problems with old technology and work with a rock solid fibre optic network.

And now for the most important part - the team. You are ready to join a hard working group and strengthen our team with your personality and attention to detail. If this describes you, email your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to careers@nanofibre.ca.

We will contact qualified applicants.

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

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April 2, 2010

Accounting Clerk

Now Hiring

Radium Resort is seeking an accounting clerk for a maternity leave replacement. To be considered for this position you must have hands-on experience using an accounting system to process accounts receivable and accounts payable and experience in account reconciliations.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office is also required.

The Radium Liquor Store is now accepting applications for a part-time Clerk position. Applicants must have Serving It Right certificate, be physically fit, reliable, and must be able to work flexible shifts; including evenings and weekends. Knowledge of wines and spirits a definite asset. Apply, with resume, in person to the Radium Liquor Store, beside the Horsethief Pub & Eatery, by email to horsethiefpub@telus. net, or fax 250-3479987.

Call 250-341-6299 to place your classified advertisement

Responsibilities for this position include:

Email resume to: mailto:smokingfabulous@gmail.com radiumresort.com

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a four-season resort located within the magnificent British Columbia Rockies. We have multiple outlets and lines of business including Food and Beverage, Golf, Ski, Pools, RV Parks, Retail and Lodging. We are currently seeking an experienced Junior Accountant on a year-round, full-time basis.

Experience with Great Plains, some formal accounting training and experience in a resort environment will be considered an asset. Remuneration will be based on qualifications.

Please submit your resume to Mike Gagne, Controller at mgagne@radiumresort.com

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

or call Steph at 250-341-7774

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Senior Operator

The Regional District of East Kootenay serves 56,000 permanent residents and about 25,000 to 30,000 seasonal residents. We are looking for a high energy individual excited about becoming a key member of our team; a team that is dedicated to providing quality local government services in an efficient, effective and friendly manner. Reporting to the Engineering Services Manager, the Senior Operator works out of the Columbia Valley office located just outside of Invermere and is responsible for supervising RDEK Operators, servicing of water and sewer systems, and assisting with the maintenance of some solid waste facilities.

The preferred candidate will be a highly motivated team player having demonstrated: • A minimum of eight years of progressive experience maintaining water, sewer, and storm water management systems, preferably in a local government setting, with a minimum two years in a supervisory or management position or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Class I and II Water Treatment and Water Distribution Operator Certificates.

• Class I and II Waste Water Collection and Waste Water Treatment Operator Certificates.

• Completion of Grade 12.

• British Columbia Driver’s Licence.

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water and sewer systems and applicable government regulations.

• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of solid waste facilities and storm water management systems.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, developers, external agencies, staff, and the general public.

This is a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) Union position working out of the Columbia Valley office with a starting salary of $4,367 per month ($28.79/hr) and a salary increase to $4,585 ($30.23/hr), after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period and a comprehensive benefit package.

If you are interested in joining an organization with a reputation of being a great place to work, and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to submit a resume and cover letter, with references, no later than Friday, April 9, 2010 to: Lori Engler, Human Resources Manager Email: hr@rdek.bc.ca [MS Word format or PDF] Please quote: ENG-05 Visit our website (www.rdek.bc.ca) for the complete job description and information about the RDEK. We thank all who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The RDEK is committed to reducing our environmental impact so will run this competition as a paperless process.

Please submit your application via email.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Fax: 250-489-3498 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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Reconciliation of monthly balance sheets

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Fixed Asset organization and input into Great Plains accounting software

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Acting as Project Leader on financial issues

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Re-allocation of Permanent Accounts in Maestro

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Calculation of Depreciation for all company assets

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Preparation of year-end schedules

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Creating financial statements using Great Plains FRX

The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, a knowledge of accounting controls and current accounting principles as it relates to the company, and must have a CMA/CGA/CA designation or be in the process of obtaining it. The ability to learn new software programs is required, along with a knowledge of hospitality accounting and construction accounting, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities. Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to: David Sheedy: e-mail hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

fairmonthotsprings.com

wanted: experienced real estate sales executive

· established Columbia Valley Resort Developer · 40% sold in first 8 month since launch · attractive benefits program · completed show suite units · great team environment email inquires only please, info@chattersondrive.com

strategic real estate solutions

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

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April 2, 2010

Valley folks are making a difference in Mexico

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Inspired by 13-year-old Connor Vanderveen, who suffers from Hunter Syndrome, valley folk are making a difference for handicapped people in Mexico.

The Casa Connor Foundation — which hosts the annual Fiesta Mexicana at Radium Valley Vacation Resort in his honour — announced last week it has acquired the land needed in Puerto Vallarta to begin construction of the first of several facilities to care for people with physical and mental disabilities.

For the past 11 years, Connor’s grandparents Peter and Teena Oudman have spent six months each year in Mexico.

Just outside Puerto Vallarta in Las Palmas, Peter and Teena have plans to build a housing facility to be named Casa Connor. So far, they have adopted five families, which the couple cares for during their time in Mexico.

Fiesta Mexicana — the fifth annual installment of which is scheduled for September 10th-11th this year — is always generously supported by the residents of and businesses of the Columbia Valley.

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD

The Pioneer hits the beach Readers of The Columbia Valley Pioneer took off for sunny vacations last month – with a copy of The Pioneer in tow!

Pictured, clockwise from top left: Jordan Kesler with Logan, Claudette, Devin, Alanna and Jim Bennett in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka; Judy and Rod Christenensen at Xel Ha, near Tulum, Mexico; Jennifer and Ryker Dunlop at Playa del Carmen, Mexico; and Julie and Levine Ollenberger in Melia Los Dunas, near Santa Clara, Cuba.

These happy travellers have been entered into the draw to win two tickets to a Calgary Flames game and one night’s accommodation for two in Calgary, courtesy of Travel World.

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD

Memorable trips Pictured, clockwise from top left: Tracy and Forest Gadsby in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; June Thomsen, Romy Wood, Jane Lustenberger, Debbie Fry, April Nichol, Dennis Waddingham and Gordon Bagan were volunteers at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics; Bonnie and Don Merrin, Tara Reese and Rick Merrin in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico; Donna and Kerry Tunnacliffe with Tyra and Jemma Van Osch at the Palladium Resort, Mexico; Karl Teghtmeyer on Goat Ridge, in front of Delphine Glacier.

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FAITH

The meaning of Easter

By Reverend Sandy Ferguson Windermere Valley Shared Ministry What is the meaning of Easter?

One of the most important passages that explores the meaning of Easter is in the Gospel of Luke, when we follow the journey of two of the followers of Jesus, travelling to the village of Emmaus. This is after the crucifixion of Jesus, and their hearts are heavy, as they struggle to make sense of what happened in Jerusalem.

As they walk, a stranger joins them, whom we know is Jesus, but they do not recognize him. Jesus asks why they are so sad, then delivers an eloquent sermon, explaining the mystery of the cross and the empty tomb.

However, although they are not convinced by this sermon, they are inspired by the presence of Christ in their lives to invite him to join them for supper. When Jesus does so, and breaks bread in their midst, finally they understand who this stranger is, and go out into the world proclaiming, ‘Christ has risen, Christ has risen indeed!’

Through a simple, but profound gesture, the bless-

ing and breaking of bread, eyes are opened and Jesus is recognized. It has been a long journey between the last supper before Good Friday, and this meal in Emmaus, the first communion celebrated after the resurrection.

And now the followers of Jesus understand what it means to proclaim Christ Jesus as the Messiah. They have confronted the reality of God revealed through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Days before Emmaus they had huddled in fear, wondering what would happen next. But now, through sharing bread with the risen Christ, they understand that the Kingdom of God is both at hand and amongst them.

So every time we gather as a community of faith in the presence of Jesus Christ, the promise of the Messiah is renewed. Through a simple act of hospitality, we are invited to the table and share in the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom where all will be fed. Just as our bodies are filled with food for the journey, so are our spirits also fed for the journey of faith.

As Christ is revealed to his followers through the breaking of bread, we are called to reveal Christ to the world, and we do so by letting our lives be a witness to the revelation of Christ.

Easter is when we celebrate the beginning of this journey of faith, celebrating the presence of the living Christ in our midst, as we start the journey following in the footsteps of those who went before us, preparing the way for those who will follow us.

So let us make Easter a celebration throughout our whole lives of faith!

Valley Churches Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, April 4th, 7 a.m.: Sonrise service at Kinsmen Beach 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “The Empty Promises of Easter”. Pastor Trevor ministering.

K.I.D.S. Church, for children ages 3 to 12, during the service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday 8:30 a.m.: Worship at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sharing Truth, Showing Love Sunday 10 a.m.: “The Case for the Cross”: a multimedia Easter presentation.

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