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September 3, 2010 Vol. 7/Issue 36

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Strong winds fuel north valley blaze

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Thick smoke filled the area last week as strong, gusting winds fueled a large forest fire 40 kilometres north of Edgewater at Nine Bay Lake and left north valley residents watching nervously as flames from the fire became visible from Highway 95.

The fire, the cause of which is still under investigation, was first reported on Thursday, August 26th at 1:30 p.m. Initial attack crews attended the fire, which grew to five hectares by Thursday afternoon.

By early Thursday evening, extreme winds fueled the flames and funneled the growing smoke down the valley. The fire had increased to around 700 hectares by the next morning, making it the Southeast Fire Centre’s largest fire of the year.

“It was aggressive fire behavior. It went quickly from being reported to growing in size,” said Steve Levitt, local forest protection technician and chief commander of the fire.

Plumes of smoke made for low visibility and difficult conditions to monitor the exact location of the flames, Mr. Levitt said.

The fire, which is on the west side of Jubilee Mountain and near Mitten Lake, caused crews to evacuate Windermere’s Bobbie Fulton from her post in the nearby forest fire lookout tower as a precaution.

Judy Wikman, who lives on an acreage just north of Jubilee Mountain, was worried for her home when she noticed the flames increase.

“By 9 p.m. you could see the flames coming north. It was scary,” she said.

On Friday, 40 fire fighters, six helicopters, and six pieces of heavy equipment attacked the fire and worked to build a guard on its north flank, and a rap-

SMOKY SKIES — Two days after the Nine Bay Lake fire was first reported, crews and helicopters had contained 60 percent of the 680-hectare blaze. This view of the fire looking south shows the burn pattern of where the wind pushed the flames from the edge of the lake up the side of Jubilee Mountain.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom pel crew was sent over a steep rock formation on the east side of Jubilee Mountain to handle two spot fires on the valley bottom.

“There are some challenges in the areas with very steep ground,” Mr. Levitt said. “It’s hard to get people and equipment to those sections.”

With helicopter water bombers working on different parts of the fire, it was 40 percent contained by Saturday afternoon. An additional 70 crew members and another helicopter joined the effort on Sunday,

and, aided by cooler weather, had the fire 60 percent contained by the end of the weekend.

As of Tuesday, one rustic cabin was reported lost in the fire, and another uninhabited cabin remains undamaged and is being protected with sprinklers.

This is the 214th fire crews have responded to in the Southeast Fire Centre since April, in comparison to 443 at this time last year. This season’s fires have burned 1,297 hectares — less than half of last year’s total.

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• On August 25th, at 10:45 a.m., Columbia Valley Detachment members attended a single vehicle accident involving a jeep on Coys hill, south of Fairmont.

Fairmont and Windermere Fire rescue also responded.

It was determined the jeep had entered onto the shoulder, lost control and flipped. The driver, a 31-year-old man identified as Dan Bannerman, was deceased on scene while the 18-year-old female passenger received serious injuries and was air lifted to Calgary. The driver was ejected from the vehicle. The investigation is now being completed by East Kootenay Traffic Service out of Cranbrook.

• On August 26th, at 1:05 a.m., as a result of a vehicle check at Columbia Avenue and Saint Mary’s Street in Radium, a 21-year-old man from Edgewater was charged with possession of cocaine.

• On August 28th, at 4:24 a.m., officers responded to an alarm at the Best Western in Invermere and learned from the front desk clerk that a man wearing a hood and carrying an axe attempted to rob him. The clerk had a scuffle with the man and received minor injuries but was not hit with the axe. The suspect fled the scene without obtaining any money. Police searched the area but did not find the man, however evidence has been obtained and the investigation is ongoing.

• On August 28th, at 12:48 a.m., police saw a pickup truck driving erratically and followed it to the parking lot of J.A. Laird school. The man displayed signs of being drunk and refused to give a breath sample, making threats towards an officer. The 20-year-old from Invermere was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample, impaired driving and threats.

• On August 28th, at 8 a.m., RCMP received a complaint of theft of a White Lincoln Navigator that was parked in the 4000 block of Lake Street in Windermere. The vehicle has not yet been found.

• On August 30th, at 8 a.m., police saw a vehicle going through stop signs and driving erratically.

They followed the vehicle to Eileen Madson school.

It stopped and the 34-year-old driver from Invermere fled on foot. Unfortunately for this driver, the officer chasing him was fresh out of training and in good shape. The man was apprehended. His driving and drunken appearance prompted a request for a breath sample. The male refused and was charged with refusal and impaired driving.

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When we got to Riverview my friend went to the front counter to deal with administrative stuff while I sat in the waiting area with this fellow making small talk. Ten minutes later two huge male orderlies walked up and told me that it was time to go. “What?” I advised them it wasn’t me, but this fellow that they should take. I quickly realized what they were seeing, me dressed as I was and this fellow in a neat suit looking quite proper.

“I’m a police officer, this is the person you want,” I turned to the patient, “right?” He said nothing, enjoying the predicament I’m sure. My friend was nowhere near and my liberty was at stake and I was not going down without a fight. I’ve seen movies where people are mistakenly placed in these hospitals are and never seen again. My partner got back and confirmed who I was and we started heading out, fast. As we went down the stairs a fellow walking up looked at my t-shirt and asked what it said. “Serbia,” I told him. The response I got was: “Oh, I’m a communist too.” I started walking even faster.

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New regulations in place for start of hunting season

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Hunting season begins next Friday, September 10th, bringing with it concerns from some local hunters over rule changes brought in by the Ministry of Environment.

Alterations have been made to the rules surBill Dubois rounding the hunting of moose, mule deer and white-tail deer, allowing a wider range of animals to be hunted and trapped for parts of the season.

The Ministry of Environment said changes are part of an attempt to standardize and simplify the complicated hunting regulations across the Kootenay region.

“There are a lot of changes this year,” said Wildlife Biologist, Tara Szcorupa, from the Ministry of Environment, who helps to set the hunting regulations for the area.

“For the East Kootenays the biggest difference is that we’ve added an any buck season for mule deer.

There was one in the past and already is in the West Kootenays and most other regions.”

East Kootenay hunters will now be able to kill any buck mule deer during the month of October, a deviation from the previous four point rule.

Until now, the only hunting of mule deer permit-

ted during the last decade, has been bucks with four or more points on their antlers, of approximately one and a half years in age.

There is also now a general open season on antlerless white-tailed deer for most of October.

“A few of the new rules are not very encouraging for wildlife in my mind,” said Bill Dubois, owner of A/Z Outfitters in Windermere. “We should be keeping enough animals out there for a healthy population. Hunting is to remove the surplus.”

Mr. Dubois is concerned that the mule deer population is not strong enough in the East Kootenay region to support the new open season.

Another point of contention for him is with the new spike-fork bull moose rule, brought in last season.

From 1991 until last year, moose hunting had been limited to hunters chosen through a lottery system, with small numbers being selected each year.

Now there is an open hunting season for bull moose in the East Kootenay region from October 15th to 31st.

“In most areas the moose population has recovered since 1991,” Ms. Szorupa explained. “Every year we get requests for an open season. The odds are very low of getting chosen on the draw.”

The Ministry of Environment makes regulation changes using animal population data gathered through their monitoring program.

All new regulations are observed closely to determine their effect on wildlife population.

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Blakley Boy A young Herb Blakley, pictured here in 1929, is a member of the pioneering Blakley family who owned and operated Blakley’s tourist cabins near the hot pools in Radium. The family donated one of the cabins to the Windermere Valley Museum where it now houses a display on police, crime and punishment in the Columbia Valley. Herb and his wife Peggy live in Invermere.

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Shelved since last year for a better explanation of how the proponent would protect fish in Glacier and Howser Creeks, Purcell Green Power’s run-of-river hydro proposal is back for consideraton.

The project would divert water from the West Kootenay’s Glacier and Howser Creeks and deliver hydro-electricity to BC Hydro’s grid at Invermere via a high-altitude power line over the Purcell Mountains.

Both NDP MLAs whose electoral districts play host to the project oppose it primarily on environmental grounds. To me, it looks like yet another example of the province’s addiction to resource exploitation that fails to generate economic resilience and diversity in the local and regional economy.

Wouldn’t more people support this kind of thing if, for instance, Columbia Basin Trust was a partner; or it was a local power project aiming to supply the needs of its own region; or it was attached to a serious study on regional geothermal power; or the tax revenue generated was earmarked to fund a local community economic development office; or would fund the construction of an executive office park at the crossroads in Invermere.

My reasons are purely selfish. Independent community newspapers rely almost entirely on local advertisers in a robust local economy. How often do you see ads for companies like Axor Corp., the Montreal-based parent company of Purcell Green Power. They do create jobs, sponsorships and revenue — for which I am extremely grateful — but their impact is mitigated by world commodity prices and the lion’s share of the wealth they create is sucked out of the local economy.

The success of this business and, subsequently, my salary is directly and adversely affected by the province’s neglect of local and regional economic development in favour of large-scale, high-impact, not locallyowned resource projects.

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Health care fund raisers say thanks Dear Editor: This summer has been a hub of fundraising activity for us at East Kootenay Foundation for Health ­— flipping pancakes and burgers, organizing and participating in many charity golf events, attending service clubs meetings and saying goodbye to some of our most honoured citizens throughout the region.

Our mission is to provide funding to assist the East Kootenay Regional Hospital and other community health care facilities in meeting the needs of the region. The truth behind this mission is that, if not for the many businesses, service clubs, corporations, families and individuals that support and believe in our work, we would not achieve this goal. Our foundation continues to work on many projects throughout the year with a strong focus

on the health care needs of the East Kootenay. It is important that our donors are reassured the gifts you graciously give the foundation stay and work here for the many causes and health facilities you care about.

We would also be remiss if we did not publically thank the media for their support of our media releases, our photos and human interest stories.

Thanks to all of you who have made an amazing difference in the lives of others, of friends and families and for choosing East Kootenay Foundation for Health in your charitable giving plans.

To learn more about upcoming events and activities visit us at www.ekfh.ca. Together our hearts are in it for health care.

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LETTERS Dear Editor: Opinion polls tell us up to 75 percent of Canadians would have turned away the little boat of Tamil refugees.

No doubt it is a result of the Harper government branding its “human cargo” as terrorists.

It’s part of Harper’s campaign to create nationwide “crisis”­­ — a proven diversion and control tactic. Mainstream media monopolies obediently played along.

Crucial information never reached the public: a 2010 Amnesty International report on Sri Lanka states 80,000 Tamils remain in refugee camps and 400,000 have been displaced because their homes and community infrastructure have been destroyed.

A state of emergency remains; government continues to jail critics and clamp down on dissent. Human rights

are restricted and arbitrary arrested are common under guise of suspicion of being Tamil Tigers. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed a panel to investigate war crimes and genocidal acts committed by the Sri Lankan government against Tamils.

Canada admits about 20,000 refugees a year, that’s only one-tenth of onepercent of all the world’s refugees. We hardly do our part.

Mainstream media control is a powerful shaper of public opinion — Harper knows that.

Noam Chomsky, in his book Media Control, observes: “The picture of the world that’s presented to the public has only the remotest relation to reality”.

This Tamil struggle for a better life is but one example.

Bryan Stawychny Edgewater

Ground water problem was not unforeseen Dear Editor: I read with a mixture of amusement and disbelief the Baltac Sewer Project was extended due to “unforeseen ground water conditions on Lake Drive.”

I clearly recall — at a public meeting held in February, 2007, at Windermere Community Hall, chaired by the Regional District of East Kootenay and attended by both Mark Voszler of Pedley Heights and Ron Mason, then president of Windermere Water and Sewer Company — residents living along Lake Drive forcefully pointed out the serious, clearly-visible and longstanding ground water concerns in the

area south of the Baltac and Lake Drive intersection.

As the minutes of same Public Meeting reveal, the “un-foreseen ground water conditions” referred to in the extension notice were not at all unforeseen unless you happened to be both deaf and dumb to the numerous submissions presented at this meeting.

This project, and the related noisy traffic on Lake Drive, has dragged on long enough. Let’s get it completed and get rid of the dust with a prompt repaving of the roadway.

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Thanks to everyone for helping us Pig Out Dear Editor: Edible Acres would like to thank all of the producers, suppliers, chefs, donors, musicians and volunteers who helped us put on The Pig Out event.

A special Thanks to Slow Food who partnered with us to bring the most local and fresh ingredients to our plates.

Despite the challenging weather last Sunday, the event was a huge success, the food incredible, the bands were

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There are far to many generous donors to name here, but please know your generosity is very much appreciated and events like this do not happen without your support and efforts.

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In small towns, vandalism is always personal Dear Editor: I woke up this morning, August 21, to the most disappointing situation. My 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit had been vandalized on the main street of Invermere.

Living downtown, I park my car on 7th Avenue, expecting Invermere will be a safe place for my practically brand new car to sit.

Unfortunately for myself and the shop owners along this main strip, their flower pots and my car were vandalized on Friday evening, August 20. As a result of this event, the top of my car is

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Man killed in car crash near Fairmont

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A young man has been killed after he was flung from his vehicle in a crash near Fairmont Hot Springs on the morning of Wednesday, August 25th.

Dan Bannerman was driving his 1999 white Jeep TJ on Highway 93/95, just south of Fairmont, when he veered off the side of the road, flipping the Jeep over and throwing the 31-year-old from inside.

His female passenger, 18-year-old Mariah Konchak, was rushed to a hospital in Calgary with serious injuries following the crash.

“I was driving down the road when someone flashed their lights at me, so I pulled over,” said Richard Heffernan, who was one of the first on the scene.

“I saw a girl hanging from her seat-belt in the Jeep, with the belt up around her throat, so I undid it and left another person who was nearby to watch her.”

While the man kept an eye on Ms. Konchak, Mr. Heffernan, who has knowledge of first aid, turned his attention to the vehicle’s driver.

He joined a man standing about 50 feet from the Jeep on the bank, looking down into a roadside ditch.

Mr. Heffernan climbed the 15 feet down to Mr. Bannerman, who was laying facing towards the bottom of the ditch with his head below his body, unconscious and breathing hard.

A doctor soon arrived on the scene, tending to the gravely injured man while Mr. Heffernan returned to watch over Ms. Konchak.

“He had a stethoscope and was down in the ditch looking after Dan and shouting back to me to check the girl was still doing OK,” Mr. Heffernan explained.

Within minutes the first responder team from Fairmont’s Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene, taking over care of the two victims.

The STARS emergency medical helicopter was called to transport the critically injured Mr. Bannerman to hospital.

“STARS were on the scene when police officers arrived and by then STARS had determined that Mr. Bannerman was deceased,” said Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac, with the Columbia Valley RCMP. The air ambulance crew made the decison that nothing could be done for the 31-year-old, airlifting Ms. Konchak to Calgary for treatment. She received serious injuries in the crash.

“I hear that it appears she will recover but will have some medical problems to deal with,” said Staff Sergeant Shehovac. “She was in rough shape with some pretty serious medical issues.”

The crash in currently under investigation by the East Kootenay Traffic Service, based in Cranbrook.

By reconstructing the crash they believe the Jeep left the road, leaping 45 feet through the air before hitting the ground and rolling.

Mr. Bannerman is believed to have been thrown 50 feet from the car before it started to roll.

“It looks as if the vehicle just started heading off to the right while they were driving southbound,” said Corporal Shayne Parker of the East Kootenay Traffic Service.

“We thought maybe he fell asleep, but he had just passed another vehicle travelling the other way who said he seemed fine. We will now look at the condition of the driver and the vehicle and determine whether the vehicle failed.”

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Mexican Fiesta

Peter and Tina Oudman and their 14-year-old grandson, Connor Vanderveen, who suffers from Hunters Syndrome, invite residents to the fifth annual Fiesta Mexicana at Radium Valley Vacation Resort. The fiesta events, on September 10th and 11th, will raise funds for Casa Connor, a society which helps the physically and mentally disabled in Puerto Vallarto, Mexico. For more see Page 15. Photo by Kelsey Verboom

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Movie Review: Harry Brown In Harry Brown, Michael Caine channels his inner Charles Bronsen to do battle with punks and lowlifes in a seedy housing project in London.

Caine plays Harry as a soft-spoken, grandfatherly type, who lives in a crime-ridden neighbourhood with his ailing wife. After his wife dies, Harry, with nothing to lose, is spurred to action by the brutal murder of his old friend, Leonard.

Harry drops his grandfatherly veneer and calls upon the deadly skills he learned as a young marine, to wreak havoc on the perpetrators, and make the streets a little safer for ordinary, decent Londoners.

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS • 7 p.m.: Women’s Mud Wrestling at the White house Pub in Windermere. For info: 250-342-9450.

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Sunday, September 5th: • Panorama Foundation’s 9th Annual Cliffhanger Shootout takes place at Greywolf Golf Course.

Entry is $50 in addition to the regular green fee.

All proceeds go to the Panorama Fire Department towards the purchase of an embankment rescue kit.

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• September 1st - 4th, 8 p.m.: The Last Airbender in 2D. • September 8th -11th, 7:30 p.m.: Ramona and Beezus.

• September 15th - 18th, 7:30 p.m.: Knight and Day www.tobytheatre.com.

Friday, September 3rd: • September 3 -5th: Old Timers’ Hockey Tournament at Eddie Mountain Arena . Public is invited to come watch. All proceeds go to local minor sports. For info: Call Grant at 250-342-7308 or Ross at 250342-9424.

• September 3-8th: Screening Mammography Program (SMP) mobile service providing FREE screening mammograms to BC women ages 40 to 79 years of age. Lions Hall - back of Chamber of Commerce 651 Highway 93/95. To book appointment call 1-800-663-9203. For info: www. smpbc.ca.

Saturday, September 4th: • 10 a.m. -2 p.m.: Open House at Windermere Fire Hall. For info: 250-342-3550 • 6 p.m.: The public is invited to Old Timers’ Hockey Tournament Dinner and Dance at Invermere Curling Rink. Tickets are $25.00 and are sold at Grant’s Foods on 7th Avenue. All proceeds go to local minor sports. For info: 250-342-7308 or 250-342-9424.

• 7-9 p.m.: Marty Beingessner performs for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. For info: 250-347-9331.

Sunday, September 12th:

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Opening Event for Egbert Oudendag Retrospective at Pynelogs Cultural Center. For info: 250-342-4423.

• Columbia Valley Life Sports Fall Running Clinic begins. $65 for 7 weeks of training. To register: 250342-8737 or visit www.columbiavalleylifesports. com.

• 10 a.m.: BC SPCA Paws for a Cause Walk at Pot Hole Park. Lunch BBQ to follow. Inquiries regarding sponsorships or donations to silent auction please call: 250-342-9044.

• 10 a.m.: 50 km Cross Country Single Track Race and 3 km Kid’s Fun Race hosted by Nipika Mountain Resort and the Columbia Valley Cycling Society at Nipika Mountain Resort. For info: 250-342-6516 or www.nipika.com or www. columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org.

• 5:30 p.m.: European Dinner at Edgewater Legion.

Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $13.00 for seniors (+55) and children under 12. Children under six are free. For info: 250-347-0044.

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• 7 - 10 p.m.: Multiple Sclerosis fund-raiser for Lynda Kirkpatrick at the Best Western Invermere Inn. Live and silent auction. Dry Gulch Ramblers entertainers. Tickets are $25.00 and available at Details, Essentials, One Hour Photo and Panorama’s General Store. Donations welcome to the ‘Liberating Lynda’ account at Kootenay Savings.

• 7 p.m.: Council of Canadians Columbia Valley Chapter Strategic Planning Meeting at Invermere Museum.

Friday, September 10th:

• 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Healthy Minds-Healthy Bodies women’s workshop with Mandy Crawford includes luncheon and refreshments. Tickets are $60.00 Fundraiser for the Family Resource Centre.

For info: 250-347-9199.

• 10 a.m. - 1p.m.: Lake Windermere Project organizes 15th Annual Lakeshore Cleanup. To sign up and help our shorelines call: 250-341-6898.

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Restoring homes for Bees at Kootenay River Ranch by Nature Conservancy of Canada Restoration Events. Includes a BBQ. For info and directions: 250-342-5521.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classics Show and Shine Car event at Radium Springs Golf Course driving range. For info: 250-347-9331, 250-3422844.

• 6:30 p.m. : Dinner and Live Music at Pynelogs Cultural Center featuring Heavy Shtetl. For info and tickets: 250-342-4423.

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• September 10-11th: Square Dance weekend hosted

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Saturday, September 11th: • 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Windermere Fall and Scarecrow Festival. Entry is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for youths and free for children under six. For info: Call Cheri Hann 250-341-3383 or visit www.windermerecommunity.ca. Artisans and Craftspeople call Jo El Buerlen to book your table: 250-342-3550.

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September 3, 2010

Exclusive Oudendag show at Pynelogs

By Tony Berryman Special to the Pioneer The paintings of a West Coast master, Egbert Oudendag, will be on display at Pynelogs Art Gallery in Invermere, from September 7th to 19th.

Unless you’ve been around the West Coast art scene for a long time, you Oudendag still life won’t know the name.

Oudendag was a Dutch immigrant who settled in White Rock in 1953, grabbed a few oils and some brushes, and proceeded to paint – and live – voraciously until his death in 1998.

Galleries showed him. Collectors bought him.

Artists learned from him. But the thing is, after his death in 1998, all his unsold paintings disappeared from view. They simply weren’t available for love nor money. So the name Egbert Oudendag has faded into the artistic background Until now, that is. The Egbert Oudendag Retrospective at Pynelogs will offer this influential artist a

second life on the wall, giving Oudendag collectors and a whole new viewing public the chance to see and be inspired by his work all over again.

Paul and Carney Oudendag, friends of Pynelogs, have managed to free some paintings from the family storeroom. The Retrospective will feature these works for sale, alongside other display paintings from local collectors.

Oudendag was a man who made his own rules.

He made his own canvases, cutting them out of Masonite boards. He modified his own brushes. He even made his own paints, cutting every tube of oils with a secret mix of oils and fixers that gave him a long brushstroke and incredibly smooth lines.

His style was to use only a few colours and a few striking images on a minimal background – eliminating everything that didn’t serve. The results are paintings that glow on the wall with translucent colours, subtle shadings, and maximum impact.

His life was as individual as his work, lived by the same rules. That was the intention too. Oudendag figured out what food worked best for his body – heavy on barbecue and grapefruit – and ate when he was hungry.

Bicycles were a simple and elegant way of getting

around, so he had nine of them. If he was sick, he would heal himself unless forced to see a doctor. If he made money, he stuck it somewhere. If he wanted to go swimming, he shucked off his clothes and dove in.

Oudendag became a strong influence on West Coast art. Many artists used what he showed them in their own work; many more considered him a friend.

He left his mark on the artistic community.

His death in 1998, however, took Oudendag out of the scene altogether. While his surviving family argued over who should have what, his paintings rested, unseen and untended, in a storage room.

Oudendag’s name left the West Coast lexicon, remaining only in the fond memories of older artists and on the walls of collectors. With no ongoing presence, his name and influence was fading from view.

Finally, all that is changing. Some of his collected works are being brought to Pynelogs Gallery in Invermere for the September showing. Much more important, some of the family’s collection is coming out of the storeroom and being offered for sale.

For collectors this is the first time in over 10 years that Oudendag paintings are available. For the public, this is a chance to be riveted once again by the work of a truly committed individual.

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September 3, 2010

Annual Fiesta Mexicana to raise money for group home old grandson Connor Vanderveen who suffers from Hunter’s Disease, The fifth annual Fiesta Mexicana, held eva genetic degenerative ery year at Radium Valley disease that will eventually leave him with the Vacation Resort, is approaching and organizers mental and physical capacity of an infant and, are urging residents to get out and enjoy some ultimately, result in his mexican. death.

“In a country where The fiesta is a fundraiser for Casa Connor, a people with handicaps registered non-profit so- OLÉ — Peter and Teena Oudman, along with their are extremely marginalciety dedicated to serving grandson Connor Vanderveen invite everyone to this ized,” she said, “Casa and enriching the lives of year’s Mexican Fiesta at Radium Valley Vacation Resort Connor will allow their individuals with physical on September 10 and 11.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom families to live as indeand mental disabilities in pendently as possible.”

Already the duo Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Why Mexico? Event organizer Teena Oudman ex- have raised $90,000 on their way to a project goal of plains, “For the past 10 years, (husband) Peter (Oud- $500,000. Radium Valley Vacation Resort is hosting man) and I have spent several months out of each Casa Connor’s fifth annual Fiesta Mexicana dinner yearserving at orphanages, at the dump, and building and silent auction to raise money with 100 percent of schools in the Puerta Vallarta area and have noticed the proceeds going to the project.

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CAMP FOR A CAUSE ­— A four-day volleyball camp was held at David Thompson Secondary School last week to help fund the school’s regular season volleyball teams. The teams’ funding was cut back this year, so coach Angie McKenzie came up with the idea of the camp as a fun way to raise money. The camp attracted players aged 12 - 15. Pictured, left to right: 14 - 15 age group. Sarah Zehnder, Charlotte Dibb, Madeline Wrazej, Angie McKenzie (organizer), Emily Zehnder, Kelsey Frank, Kailyn Trask, Derrick Verbrugge (assistant), Joelle Wassing, Rachel Hagan, Darcy Barisoff (camp coach), Ashley Hecher, Erin Porter, Jessica Hromadnik, Christine Carlow (assistant), and Blair McFarlane.

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September 3, 2010

Hospital’s palliative care suite gets facelift

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Community members have banded together with the Windermere Health Care Auxiliary to renovate the palliative care suite at the Invermere and District hospital.

A team of volunteers, working with donations from local businesses, have redone the room with new paint, furniture and cooking facilities.

The fix-up will make the space more homey for those staying at the facility while friends or relatives are in the palliative care ward.

“It was 12 years ago when we set up the room,” said Bunny Turner, of the Health Care Auxiliary. “After that time it needed renovation — repainting more than anything — plus there was general wear and tear.”

Since May, volunteers have been working to redecorate and refurnish the two rooms. They have been supported by local businesspeople who have donated materials or given discounts on items for the suite.

It now has new furnishings including a pullout bed and armchairs, a fresh coat of paint and a new stereo to provide music for patients.

“We are just trying to make things more comfort-

able for people needing the room,” said Daphne Harding, Windermere Health Care Auxiliary’s treasurer.

“We want things to be as easy as they can be at a difficult time.”

The project was funded entirely through voluntary donations, with people and businesses coming in unsolicited to offer money or their services.

The group hope to continue their good work with a renovation of the adjacent patient room of the palliative care ward.

“When I visited the hospital someone came up and told me he wouldn’t have been able to do without the room and how much he appreciated it,” said Mrs. Turner. “I think it shows there is a real need for facilities like this at more hospitals.”

The Windermere Health Care Auxiliary would like to thank the following, all of whom helped and supported the renovation of the palliative care suite: Abbey Carpets; Bedroom Furniture Galleries, Cranbrook; The Blind Guy; Brian Hoffos Wood Designs; Home Hardware; Interior World; the maintenance department at Invermere and District Hospital; Odyssey Cleaning and Restoration; Palliser Printing; Pinky Nantais; Wendy Orysiuk; Warne family and all the families who made a donation in memory of their loved ones.

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Tips for young investors in today’s market You’re young. You’ve just graduated. Maybe you have landed your first job, or moved out on your own for the first time. Wherever you are in your life, you’d like to start an investment account. Good idea. There’s just one problem: you don’t know where to start, much less what to invest in. Not to worry, contrary to popular belief, successful investing doesn’t require a PhD in economics. In fact, if you can manage to avoid the following errors young investors typically make, you’re already halfway there.

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History: ICBC to lower rates

By Pioneer Staff ICBC will reduce its basic insurance rates by 2.4 percent beginning November 1, 2010, following a decision from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), which is responsible for regulating basic insurance rates in the province.

In announcing the reduction, the Commission noted that ICBC’s operating expenses were, on average, 2.8 percent lower than forecasted over the past few years.

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Valley PIONEERS

Seven generations, one valley — the tale of the pioneering Galbraith family the age of 18, in World War One. “That family never got over it,” Joan said.

World War Two caused another Life can be unpredictable, with shift in the family. With war came food things happening you have little control rationing, blackouts and “all sorts of exover. You just muddle along the best you citing things,” said Joan. can. Ask 84-year-old Joan Galbraith and She and her friends believed it their her 89-year-old husband Art, of Spillipatriotic duty to go out and dance with macheen. the servicemen — men like Art. Years ago the name of their town He had been posted overseas but was spelled wrong by someone in govwas sent home for a special course and ernment, changing it from the original because the war was “winding down” he spelling of Spillimachene. But old picwas given permission to demobilize and tures of the railway station reveal the marry. truth. In fact, the misspelling added inJoan and Art were married in 1944. sult to injury, because the area was origiAt 18 Joan boarded a train with her new nally called Galena. husband.

Art’s grandfather was one of the “Me, who had never even slept over first homesteaders in the Galena area. at anybody’s place and I came up here Around 1890 Neil McRae packed his with him and haven’t left in 67 years,” mules and left Donald, traveling south. she smiled. ““I was 18 and in love.

When he heard ducks quacking and What the heck!” found a lake, he pre-empted the land, Joan had been working for a hardbuilding a log house and barn. ware store in Vancouver. One of her Mr. McRae is listed in the 1891 jobs was making up invoices for gas census for the area as a miner and in lamps, though she had never seen one.

1901 as a farmer. In 1893 he married Until she got to the valley that is, where EARLY VALLEY FAMILY — Joan and Art Galbraith, members of the pioneering GalIngrid Johnson, a Swedish immigrant, there was no electricity.

Photo submitted on the W. Johnston property in Brisco. braith family, one of the first to settle in Spillimacheen in 1891.

She recounted one early incident: The Reverend Kemm, likely an itinerant “He was out cutting Christmas trees preacher, officiated. and I was hanging on him and we came ried local girl Jessie McRae in January 1917.

In 1896 Neil helped to built St. Mark’s log church

By November they had twin boys, born at home across a prairie chicken. He hit it with a stick and we at Galena. The lake he found never did get a for- on the coldest day of the year. The young mother was were going to take it home and it started to wiggle.” mal name though the family property was known as helped by an inexperienced midwife who thought Jes- Art smiled and continued: “She flipped out and ran Lakeview Ranch. for the house.” sie was dying until the second twin appeared.

At that time there was no road in the valley and The couple moved into Art’s childhood home. It The boys weighed two pounds each and were kept the only visitors were First Nations people who were alive in an improvised incubator; little boxes placed was large with five bedrooms and the couple joined his very friendly towards the family and traded berries for in the top warming oven of the wood stove. Art, the mother and Art’s younger brother Dick, who was 10. tobacco or sugar. fourth of the couple’s six children, was born in 1921 at They also shared the property with Art’s sister Pat, her The couple had four daughters, their third Jessie the old Invermere hospital on 10th Street. husband Vic and their two children. later becoming Art’s mother. Art’s dad Frank GalArt’s mum Jessie left soon after and moved to VanJoan Hebblethwaite, as she was known then, was braith was born in Winnipeg and followed his sister born just five years later, on July 4th, 1926 in Vancou- couver where she worked in the Boeing factory for a Bessie to Spillimacheen where she had been offered a ver. She is the daughter of an Australian immigrant while, leaving young Joan to raise Dick along with her teaching job. own children. But the situation with her mother-infather and a mother from Leeds in England.

She married a son from the family she was boardTrained as a fancy cake decorator, she left her law was tense. ing with, Mel McIntosh, in 1916, while Frank mar- birthplace in 1920 after her only brother was killed at Continued on next page...

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PIECE OF HISTORY — This assortment of historical photos charts the course of the Galbraith family through the ages. Left: Art and Joan (left) with the rest of the family who lived together in Art’s childhood home. Centre: Art and Joan celebrate Joan’s success after the first ever B.C. Senior Games held in Vernon in 1988. Right: wood carvings list the names of the 1919 Bugaboo Survey participants, including Art’s father, Frank Galbraith.

Photos submitted ...Continued from previous page “She was really good to my kids but she was terrible to me,” Joan said. “She used to say nothing good ever comes from a dance hall girl. I never once talked back to her. Art was away working all the time.”

“I think she had a local girl picked out for Dad,” Art and Joan’s daughter Sheila Kraig added.

Art and Joan farmed the McRae homestead until 1985 when they turned the operation over to their sons Paul and Jeremy.

Art worked for local sawmills run by the Trethewey’s, Neufeld’s, Seel’s, Gendron’s, Roesch’s, Stewart’s and Nelson’s. He also worked for Kootenay National

Park and Giant Mascot Mines.

The couple took part in the Brisco Players, appearing in several plays in the 1960s. Art plays the accordion and Jew’s Harp and gives lively renditions of Robert Service poems. In 1977 he was featured in the spring issue of Beautiful British Columbia magazine in an article on the Columbia River. The couple had six children: Marie, Sheila and Paul, born at Pynelogs.

Daniel, Francine and Jeremy, born in Golden.

There are 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter Madison, who is the seventh generation of the family to live in the valley. Joan is delighted Madison’s mum Samantha is from Leeds in England, as Joan’s mother was.

Joan and Art have been active in senior’s clubs in Radium, Invermere and Edgewater. They’ve also been avid supporters of the BC Senior Games since their inception in the 1980s and have won several medals.

Joan played table tennis and Art, badminton.

Now they both take part in carpet bowling. Joan has attended all of the Senior Games since they began.

She was interviewed by a television station in Prince George about this accomplishment. Her concern is they may not be able to afford to go to the games in Comox this year now that funding of travel costs for participants has been cut by the government.

The couple still resides in Spillamacheen today, not far from the home where Art was born and raised.

A twist to the tale of the mysterious Dort Bible

By Dorothy Isted Special to the Pioneer Joan revealed an intriguing twist to the story of the Dort Bible. The book, published in 1613, is owned by Christ Church Trinity in Invermere, but the story of how it came into their possession is a bit of a local mystery.

The general understanding is that the Dort Bible was donated to the local Anglican church by the wellknown and wealthy local rancher Harold Forster in the early 1900s.

None of Forster’s grandchildren know how it came into his possession. The Galbraiths were tea and coffee merchants from Ontario. Harold Forster’s

father was also a tea and coffee merchant, from England, and often traveled to the U.S. and Canada on business.

Art’s Aunt Bessie was a devout Baptist and Joan says she brought the Dort Bible to the valley, donating it to the Galena church. Joan has a newspaper clipping from a Vancouver newspaper from 2002 that adds another element of confusion to the story.

“Somehow the Dort Bible wound up in the hands of a man named Galbraith,” the article claimed. “He had brought it by sea in the mid-1800s to Hamilton, Ontario.

The Galbraith family had the book until 1900, when it was willed, along with many other precious books, to a Harold Forster who lived in the tiny town

of Wilmer, north of Invermere. He gave it to the Anglican church in 1923.

Winn Weir claimed to have found the overlooked bible in the 1920s when she was cleaning the church. Christ Church Trinity’s web article on the Bible states it was acquired around 1768 by a Mr. Galbraith who had business interests in Dort, Holland and surmises Galbraith may have been Forster’s great-grandfather.

This same article claims Forster had his father’s books, including the bible, shipped out to the valley from Ontario in 1900. There definitely seems to be a connection between the Galbraiths and the Forsters, though whether they were related by blood, business or simply geography is unknown.

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Rehabilitated eagle set free

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff A bald eagle that arrived at Invermere’s vet clinic in May with a broken wing has been released back into wild skies.

A crowd of people gathered at Windermere Valley Golf Course’s driving range on Thursday, August 19th, to watch the rehabilitated eagle take flight.

This spring, the eagle was found struggling along the fence line of the driving range trying to fly with a broken wing. Dr. Mark Zehnder, brought the raptor back to the Invermere vet clinic and splinted its wing.

The eagle, appropriately named Ranger, spent a month at the clinic gaining weight by eating a few salmon or trout each day. He was then transferred to Dr. Zehnder’s property where he could be flown using leather leg straps and a long rope.

After weeks of regular flying, Dr. Zehnder deemed Ranger fit enough to be released back to the same area where he was discovered.

Although Ranger’s rehabilitation appeared successful, the process would have been much more effective with a proper flight cage, Dr. Zehnder said. The staff at the vet clinic has been fundraising for a flight

cage since March.

“The eagle’s feathers are in rougher shape than they were,” Dr. Zehnder said. Without a proper flight enclosure, any birds that come to the clinic must be kept in smaller cages where their feathers drag along the bars.

“A flight cage would minimize damage to the bird, and would almost eliminate human-to-bird contact,” Dr. Zehnder explained.

The proposed 100-foot enclosure would have the ability to house multiple birds that could practice flying on their own before being released back into the wild.

Ranger was the fourth eagle the clinic has helped this year. Taking his place are two new feathery patients — a great horned owl and an osprey fledgling.

Combined, the new birds consume 8-10 mice and two fish each day, and clinic staff would be thankful for food donations to help with the demand. They require fresh or frozen fish or mice, which must have been trapped — not shot or poisoned.

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An old forest service road provides high-clearance vehicle access to the trailhead, and the drive accomplishes most of the elevation gain, leaving hikers with a one to two hour, somewhat steep, 1.9-kilometre climb to a flower-studded subalpine pass.

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From the parking area, the trail begins with a steep one-kilometre section that levels off and opens up into the aptly named Bumpy Meadows. The curious, hump-filled meadow is caused by frost heaves in the soft, pliable soil.

After another steep section through the trees, and past an imposing limestone headwall, hikers are rewarded at the crest of the pass with views to the west.

Although the pass is a beautiful hike in itself, even more breathtaking options are available from the top.

A trail to the left leads hikers to a rocky ridge with picnic-worthy views. The ridge is perfect for wandering another one to two kilometres further northeast and gaining more impressive views to the north.

A middle trail funnels down the other side of the valley along Pedley Creek. If you’re doing a round-trip back to your vehicle, this isn’t the most scenic option.

The Pedley Pass area also provides access to Mt. Aeneas, which gives more experienced hikers the chance to scramble to its 2675-metre summit along a crumbly ridge.

Another great option is the right-hand trail, which continues for another 1.3 kilometres along a treed ridge and down into a boulder-lined basin with a tucked away tarn.

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. . . Continued from Page 2 Brave swimmers can take a dip in the icy cold water, and the surrounding rocks provide the perfect perch for an afternoon rest. Taking off your hiking boots and dipping them in the tarn’s glacial waters is a true treat.

For those interested in a little exploring, the rocks surrounding the tarn are speckled with trilobite fossils.

The impressions of ancient species are neatly pressed into the rock faces, and make for great close-up photo opportunities.

“These fossil specimens probably relate to the Cambrian geologic period,” said Randle Robertson of the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation in Field.

Trilobites are helpful indicators in decoding the geologic history of an area, because their position in the rock can help explain how geologic events unfolded over time, Mr. Robertson said.

“They’re a fascinating species to see what kind of paleological environment they lived in. They reveal so much of what the geology was at the time.”

Although the fossils are fascinating to look at, hikers are reminded not to remove the historical rocks so future visitors to the area can enjoy their rocky beauty.

Wherever you chose to hike in the Pedley Pass area, you’ll be sure to enjoy your day. Don’t forget to bring your camera — you’ll regret it if you leave it at home!

FROZEN IN TIME – At the tarn near Pedley Pass, scattered rocks contain fossils of ancient underwater species. The fossils are known as trilobites, which can be up to 526 million years old.

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The fleet-footed Fairmont phenom has been amassing a stunning record of first-place finishes all over western Canada and will defend his win in last year’s Headbanger.

“He’ll be the man to beat, for sure,” Race Director Ron Verboom commented. This year’s race will be the third installment of the 11-kilometre scurry that climbs 750 metres along it’s course in Kootenay National Park at Radium Hot Springs.

A slight change of course that begins and ends at the Radium Hot Springs Vistor Center will have runners rushing

along the Redstreak Restoration Interpretive Trail in addition to Juniper Trail and the Red Streak Trail.

According to Mr. Verboom, 30 spots on the starting line remain in a field capped at 100 by Parks Canada. Getting approval for the Headbanger Trail Challenge was no easy feat, he said, requiring a full environmental assessment. Recognized by Impact Magazine as one of the top 12 trail races in western Canada, the Headbanger is a fundraiser for both Friends of Kootenay National Park and the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

The Columbia Valley can be travelled in a multitude of ways, but one of the most unique methods involves four legs and a penchant for hay.

I recently had the chance to view the valley from a vantage point I hadn’t yet considered: on horseback.

After not being on a horse for about 10 years, I joined Diane Turner, owner of Deuce of Diamonds Trail Rides in Fairmont Hot Springs, on a one-and-ahalf hour ride to a viewpoint with vistas of Fairmont and the turquoise-tinted Columbia Lake.

Diane has owned horses since she was eight years old, and has led trail rides since the age of 16, so she immediately made me feel safe and secure atop my charcoal-coloured steed Shadow.

We began by reviewing the basics of steering the well-behaved horses, and headed off on our ride, climbing slowly through the morning-shaded trees.

The group of people I rode with ranged in abilities and ages — from independent riders to small children being led with guide horses — but I didn’t once feel like the ride was hampered by the diverse grouping.

As we crossed a creek and wound through the forest gaining elevation, I felt myself relaxing completely and relishing the horses’ sweet alfalfa smell and their rhythmic clopping and puffs of breath as they negotiated the trail.

“If you trust the horse, they can do it. They’re very agile,” Diane told me. Her advice rang true as we

pushed up a final steep section and Shadow delivered me safely to the top of a bluff overlooking the valley.

“You get such a different perspective from a horse,” Diane said. “It’s more in touch with nature, and it’s nice when you can get the bird’s-eye view.”

When we returned to the stables, I was regretful to dismount. I spent a few extra moments thanking Shadow for the ride, and left him munching hay.

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Learning for all walks of life

To enjoy some of the valley’s history alongside your recreation, try a visit to the old Richardson’s General Store building, now at Coy’s Par 3 Golf Course in Columere, just south of Fairmont Hot Springs.

This historical building started its life on Athalmer’s waterfront in 1908, where it was constructed by Arthur Peake. Bought by Frank Richardson in 1911, the building then became Athalmer’s general store and post office, also serving as the public notary for the community.

“It started off on the riverfront in Athalmer,” said Fil Coy, who now owns the building. “Then it moved near to where A&W is and from there, when I was about five or six it moved again, across to where the overpass is.”

Moving the building took two to three weeks, using a horse-pulled winch to haul it along the riverbank in 40 foot bursts.

In its first and second locations, the general store offered a range of groceries, clothing, shoes and household furnishings. Also available were jams and jellies, candy and a selection of tobacco products.

Mr. Richardson served as public notary for the area, offering legal advice and helping those with insurance claims.

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for more than 40 years, from 1911 to the temporary closure of the Post Office branch in 1959.

After Mr. Richardson’s retirement in the early 1960s, the building was used as a second hand store before it was bought by the Windermere Valley Farmer’s Institute.

“The Farmers’ Institute started out using it as a feed store,” Mr. Coy explained. “It was about 1975 when the building was condemned, so they decided to burn it.”

But the Coy family stepped in, buying the store in 1976 to use as a cattle barn. To transport the building to their property in Columere they had to remove the large front panel, chopping the sides into 10 foot pieces to make it easy to move.

Reconstructed on the golf course in the spot where it remains to this day, the building then began its life as a cattling barn, which it remained until 2008.

“The only new thing we added was a tin roof,” Mr. Coy said. “Then once we stopped using it for cattle we lined and insulated it, but it’s basically the same as the original.”

The historical building is now bustling once again with birthday parties, Fairmont Lions golf club meets and community dances.

EDITOR’S NOTE — If you have any more information or photographs of the Richardson’s General Store building, please send us an e-mail at info@cv-pioneer. com.

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Radium to host drive-in movie

September 3, 2010

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Valley residents will soon have the chance to relive days gone by with a drive-in movie night near Radium.

The retro evening will be able to accommodate up to 300 vehicles in front of an outdoor screen that will feature the 1970’s comedy-drama classic, American Graffiti. The event is planned to coincide with the weekend of the Classic Car Show in the hope a few classic cars will roll up to enjoy the night.

“It was decided it would be really good to incorporate it with the car show

weekend because it’s from the era and fits really well,” Radium Councillor Clara Reinhardt said.

Radium’s Events Committee, a group of volunteers who organize events in Radium to promote the area and local businesses, is hosting the cinematic treat.

“It’s an event that is family-friendly and aimed at both locals and visitors,” Ms. Reinhardt said. “It’s about participation and fun.

Ultimately, we’d like it to be a success and to make it an annual event.”

The outdoor cinema will be held on Sunday, September 19th, just South of Radium at the entrance to Radium Re-

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The movie will begin after the sun goes down (around 8 p.m.), but cars are encouraged to arrive beginning at 6 p.m. in order to avoid traffic congestion.

Local food and drink vendors will be on hand to supply snacks, drinks, and what no movie night would be complete without: popcorn.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Eco-enthusiasts are preparing for the 15th annual Lake Windermere Lakeshore Cleanup and organizers are appealing for volunteers of all ages to help.

The day, organized as part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup Week, will clean up hundreds of cigarette butts, bottles and discarded items from the shores of the lake.

“A lot of people don’t realize how long things will remain in the lake if they throw them away,” said Calista Pruden, Wildsight’s Lake Windermere Project Program Coordinator.

The Lakeshore Cleanup will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 18th. Volunteers will meet at Kinsmen Beach to be kitted out with plastic gloves and garbage bags.

Each team member will also be given a data card, which is used to collect information on the type and quan-

tity of materials collected. The data will then be compiled and added to statistics from across Canada to gain a better understanding of our country’s litter situation.

At last year’s event, 24 volunteers removed 17 bags of garbage and recyclables from 18 kilometres of the lakeshore, including 1,121 cigarette butts, 340 food wrappers, car parts, golf balls, construction materials and beach toys.

Other waste that has been pulled from the lake includes bicycles, 50 gallon drums, clothing and shoes, large chunks of Styrofoam and a quilt.

“There’s a lot of garbage out there and some can leak toxic chemicals,” Ms. Pruden added. “Lots of these items, like cigarette butts for example, can cause damage to sensitive ecosystems. Then there’s string and plastics that trap critters . . . we are just trying to make sure our beaches are safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing.”

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Best of all, Copper Point Resort is so much more than just a place to “Camp Out.” Driving up to this magnificent property you will begin to appreciate all it has to offer and why it has been referred to as the most compelling choice in the Columbia Valley.

Featuring two full-size pools (one inside, one out) and three hot tubs (one inside, two out), the extras provide more play on both hot and cool days. There is also a multi-use exterior sport court, with curbing so your little ones can enjoy a skating rink through the Christmas holidays, playground,

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Windermere’s Fall Fair is fast approaching and the valley’s scarecrow makers, watermelon eaters and bakers are busy preparing.

A Fall Fair favourite — the scarecrow building competition — will make a welcome return, alongside crowd-pleasers the wife carrying race and a foam splashdown by the Fire Department.

The fair, on September 11th, has a wide array of entertainment, crafts and food stalls and activities for all ages.

Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for youths and free for children under six.

“We try to keep the fair with kind of an old fashioned style to it,” said Cheri Hann, Chair of the Windermere Fall Fair Organizing Committee. “It’s pretty low key on the commercial side of things and we have some old style games and contests which are really a lot of fun.”

The fair begins at 11 a.m. with a performance from the Kimberley Com-

munity Band — a crowd favourite at last year’s event.

A watermelon eating competition, chainsaw carving demonstration, and children’s face painting, races, and clowns will follow the opening band.

Another important staple to any Fall Fair are the fruit and vegetable growing, flower arranging, baking and canning contests.

“This is the only main fundraiser for Windermere Community Hall,” Mr. Hann explained.

“It’s a great way to support our local community, plus there is a lot of shopping, good food and entertainment — and it’s fantastic to see so many people so happy on the day.”

The fair will finish an hour earlier than previous years’ events, with food sales stopping at 3 p.m. and gates closing at 4 p.m.

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Toad’s Hole to host toy run

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff For the fourth year in a row, motorcycle buffs will take to the valley’s roads in the name of bringing holiday cheer to local families.

Invermere’s Toad’s Hole Cafe is holding its annual Toy Run on Sunday, September 12th to raise money and toy donations for the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau. Last year, the Christmas Bureau helped around 150 families.

Event participants meet beforehand and make their donations, then ride their motorcycles through Invermere and to Fairmont and back along Westside Road, finishing with a barbecue at the cafe.

“Last year we had 20 riders,” said Erin Elliot, event organizer and Toad’s Hole owner. “We raised $500 and two full bins of toys for the Bureau. It’s for the children, and it’s a good way to get out for a ride.”

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Our CPGA professional was Trevor Metcalf, who represented Eagle Ranch.

Poor Trevor!

Our amateur group collectively hit the golf ball almost 500 times over the course of 18 holes. How many of you can make that claim? I’m sure it was an

oversight, but we were definitely due an award, or at least an acknowledgement, as the day’s most honest or maybe brutal foursome.

Hey, don’t go thinking that the ladies must have let us down. That’s rubbish. I was a three-putting machine and Tom was, well ... Tom was Tom. There were holes where I recall Trevor hitting his tee shot and then walking to his ball and actually watch our group hit fourteen or fifteen shots before it was his turn again. A couple of times I thought he fell asleep waiting for us!

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So, I was actually stunned to discover that Trevor managed to card a 68. That was good enough for a secondplace finish. I hope our group scared Trevor. If he doesn’t practice and pay attention to his game he will end up like us.

You are probably thinking I am being too hard on my team mates, but I am not. The ladies are legitimate 40 handicappers and don’t play much. Both Donna and Colleen made some great shots and on several holes their scores were the ones we counted (best three out of 5 scores per hole).

My point: you don’t have to be a great golfer to do something good.

— help raise money for a worthwhile cause. $10,000 was raised for the Canadian Diabetes Foundation. We had a marvelous day, got some exercise, entertained or petrified Trevor and enjoyed ourselves while doing something gratifying.

I bet every one of the 29 teams agrees. Next time you have the opportunity, take it. Hats off to the organizers of this and every tournament our valley hosted this year!

For the record, the professional winner was Garett Jenkinson of Riverside Golf Academy in Calgary. He shot a 67.

The Pro-Am winning team was: professional Ryan Wells, Ed English, Scott Powell, Rory Sinclair, and Dean Midyette.

Congrats, gentlemen.

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You are invited to join the Windermere Volunteer Fire Department during an Open House this weekend!

Saturday, September 4, 2010 10:00am-2:00pm Windermere Fire Department There’ll be kids’ games, tours of the new hall, rides on a fire truck, hot dogs and more!

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See you at the new Windermere Fire Hall this Saturday!

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Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual hydrant flushing throughout the month of September.

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NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT HOURS OF SALE FOR LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Victoria, B.C., from Radium Resort Limited Partnership, operating the Springs at Radium Golf Resort at 7565 Columbia Ave., Radium Hot Springs, B.C., to change the hours of sale on Monday through Sunday from the currently approved hours between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight, Monday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight Sunday to 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight Monday through Sunday.

Residents and owners of businesses located within a .8 kilometre (1/2 mile) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH P.O. Box 9292 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9J8 PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter must be received on or before October 4th, 2010.

Your name(s) and address must be included. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT HOURS OF SALE FOR LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Victoria, B.C., from Radium Resort Limited Partnership, operating the Springs at Radium Golf Resort at 8100 Golf Course Road, Radium Hot Springs, B.C., to change the hours of sale on Monday through Sunday from the currently approved hours between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. Monday through Sunday.

Residents and owners of businesses located within a .8 kilometre (1/2 mile) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH P.O. Box 9292 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9J8 PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter must be received on or before October 4th, 2010. Your name(s) and address must be included. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT HOURS OF SALE FOR FOOD PRIMARY LICENCE An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Victoria, B.C., from Radium Resort Limited Partnership, operating the Springs at Radium Golf Resort at 8100 Golf Course Road, Radium Hot Springs, B.C., to change the hours of sale on Monday through Sunday nights from the currently approved hours between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight, Monday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight Sunday to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. Monday through Sunday.

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BIG CRUNCH — Three vehicles, including this black Dodge Ram and silver GMC Envoy, were involved in a crash at the crossroads in Invermere at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, September 1st. Nobody was injured in the collision.

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The finishing touches were put in place at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena last week, making way for the Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey team tryouts, which began on Friday, August 27th.

The arena revitalization, which has been ongoing since March, has cost the Regional District $840,000.

The work included replacement of the boards and glass and a new concrete floor under the ice.

The improvements mean a brand new ice surface for the first time since the arena opened its doors, nearly 40 years ago.

“Our contractor, Western Recreation did an amazing job,” said Chris Bosman, the Recreation and Control Services Supervisor for the Regional District of East Kootenay. “The new slab looks fabulous and it was really exciting to see the ice going in.”

And on hand to test the slick surface were 43 young men, all hoping for success in the Rockies Hockey team selection weekend.

Each hockey team in the Junior B league, where the Rockies play, can sign a maximum of 23 players.

Eight veteran players from last year’s team, plus

one transfer, are returning, leaving up to 14 spots for new recruits.

“We were very happy with the turnout and the quality of players who tried out,” said Rob Rice, the team’s coach. “We are taking seven or eight of them to our first exhibition game on September 7th against Golden to really test what they can do.”

The eight players were chosen to continue at training camp by Coach Rice and a selection panel, who assessed the players’ skills and experience.

The young men, from the local area and across the region, are all hoping to prove their worth in the first few exhibition games this month.

“We basically are going to use these games to try and assess our team and the roles that need filling,” Coach Rice explained. “Last year Golden had a veteran team and beat us in the first games. We’d like to establish ourselves from the beginning of this season.”

The hockey season starts with an away game against the Golden Rockets in Golden on September 7th. The Rockets will then play the Rockies on their home ground on Tuesday, September 7th.

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Bursaries still available for College

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Bursaries of up to $5,000 are still available for students starting at the College of the Rockies this fall.

Those enrolled to study the trades, environmental studies, technology or science at any of the campuses, can apply now for funding.

There are three different award programs with money still available for those enrolled on full-time

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Amounts awarded range from $500 to $5,000, with awards based on the financial needs of each applicant.

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For professional management of your strata corporation, overseen by a Certiďƒžed Property ManagerÂŽ, with the accounting done by a Certiďƒžed Management Accountant, please contact Bill Weissig

Bernie Raven

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

www.teamraven.ca

Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs

CPMÂŽ, RI, RPA, CPRPM, CLO, SMA, CRES.

Cell: (250) 342-7415 Office: (250) 341-6044 braven@cyberlink.bc.ca

Our six Strata Managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act of B.C. For more information regarding their extensive qualiďƒžcations and experience, please visit our website at www.mountaincreek.ca.

Phone: 250-341-6003

Email: bweissig@mountaincreek.ca

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Invermere Independently Owned and Operated 1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

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

cell:250-341-1967

250-342-4040

MountainLifeHomes@gmail.com

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL DAVE SUTHERLAND AT 250-341-6299

HERE TO SERVE YOU Dared Cash Register Box 80 Edgewater, BC, V0A 1E0

• Cash Registers • Touch Screen Systems • DVR Systems • Restaurant Pagers • Computers

Sales & Service dared99@hotmail.com

(250) 341-5369

• Renovations Inside & Out • Custom Decks • Design & Build • Finish Carpentry • Doors & Windows

ree Homes In c. iF eldt

FieldTreeHomes@aol.cm Ph 250.341.5900 Bernie Veldboom • Invermere, BC

Professional Service Now Taking New Clients r ng Ou Keepi r e Sup Valley al Natur

SCRUBS Executive Housekeeping Service

Commercial & Residence Experience • Environmentally Friendly Products Used FREE Cleaning Consultation • Property Management

Phone: (250) 409-9046 • E-mail: scrubgrp@gmail.com

“Your home is an investment. Working with you to maintain its beauty and value is our business�

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HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

INTERIOR FINISHING - REPAIRS - PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR - KITCHENS, BATHS & BASEMENTS - FURNITURE REPAIRS

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

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

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

RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

Complete Automotive Repairs

250-341-5096

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

• REPAIRS • CRACK SEALING • SEALCOATING DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS • ROADS

Kari & John Mason

Phone: 250-342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

ASPHALT MAINTENANCE

250-341-8510

• PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

LICENSED

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount • Speedy service – 7 days a week

A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

colorworks Painting Inc.

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

Dunlop Contracting All Your Excavating, Hauling, Landscaping Needs

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

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs Allan Gauthier

Tel: (250) 349-7586

Cell: (250) 489-8685 • Fax: (250) 349-7586

You’re invited to see our

FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists Call for pre-winter eavestrough, and chimney cleaning

250-346-6886 pwallace@confederationloghomes.com

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

• Pruning and Removal of All Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Time for Fall Pruning!

OVER

30

YEARS EXPERIENCE

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website:

DCS Plumbing & Heating • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CERTIFIED & LICENSED

ALL WORK

GUARANTEED

www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com info@cranbrookpestcontrol.com

24 hour emergency service

250-341-8501

250-426-9586

• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: (250) 342-7100 PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax: (250) 342-7103

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Senior Discount

Dusty Buckets EXCAVATING

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

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

• Rock/Wood retaining walls • Lot clearing Jordan Gertner • Foundations 4839 Burns Ave, Box 390 Canal Flats, BC, V0B 1B0 • Backfill

Licensed Contractor

• • • •

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

Cell: 250.341.1342 Fax: 250.342.8733 E-mail: ekelectric @telus.net

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

250.341.5426

250-342-5682

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

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

Commercial

Ken Johnson 250.341.5427

250.349.5564

Phone: (250) 341-1458 · dustybuckets@live.ca

East Kootenay Electrical Services

Box 2206 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Residential

Jesse Vader

Fine Homeservices

VACUUM CENTRE

Sales • Repairs • Warranty Phone: 250-342-9207

PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES

Local Professionals You Can Trust.

• Dangerous Tree Removal • Expert Tree Pruning • Stump Grinding • Tree Planting • WCB Certified Tree Fallers • Certified Tree Risk Assessments • Emergency Service • Fire’Smart’ Assessments & Treatments Free Estimate:

250 341 7029

Fully Licensed & Insured, Certified Arborists, WCB Fallers Residential • Commercial • Municipal • Golf Course

ph/fax 250-347-2144

Renaissance Wellness Centre

HellerworK

 Structural Integration  Chronic pain/Fascia work

glenfireplaceandwoodstove@gmail.com

 Holding pattern/Range of motion  Sport performance réhabilitation

Fireplace and Woodstove 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Jean-Luc Cortat CHP

Certified Hellerwork Practitioner Box 185 / 505 – 7th. Avenue Invermere BC V0A 1K0

250-342-2535

EPA RATED

WETT Certified Inspection and Technician Licenced and Bonded Gas Contractor

25% OFF ALL IN-STOCK APPLIANCES AND CHIMNEY

Luxor Propane Fireplaces

September 3, 2010 Top Quality

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Need Blinds?

Kyle Moll

HTH Contracting Ltd.

Interior World

250-341-5603

Building

Renovating

Finishing

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Framing

INVERMERE GLASS LTD. • Shower Doors • Mirrors • Auto • Home • Commercial

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

Telephone: 250-342-3659

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs

Jeff Watson

invermereelectric@gmail.com

invermereglass@cyberlink.bc.ca

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

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

FREE ESTIMATES INFRARED INSPECTIONS DETECT: HEAT/ENERGY LOSS, MOISTURE INTRUSION, FAULTY WIRING, ACTIVE MOLD, VERMIN & PESTS, NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING KARLFAST • 250-688-1200 • info@kootenayinfrared.ca www.kootenayinfrared.ca

Interior / Exterior / working locally • • • •

www.korupaintinginc.ca

RE-ROOFING, REPAIRS, NEW CONSTRUCTION ALL TYPES OF ROOFING LICENSED, INSURED AND FULL WCB 5” SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGHING

FREE ESTIMATES • 250-688-0959 • 250-342-2087 koss.exteriors@gmail.com

LAMBERT-KIPP

Lake Auto Services

250-342-9310 Same great team, same great service.

Radium Hot Springs Esso

250-347-9726 7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

• • • •

Millwork Cabinets Stairs Custom Framing • Renovations

Mike Cope Journeyman Carpenters

250.342.1024

DUST CONTROL • DE-ICING • ROADS DRIVEWAYS • SIDEWALKS PATHWAYS • JOBSITES • PARKING LOTS 250-342-1186 • MARK SHMIGELSKY rmshmigelsky@xplornet.com 9455 Toby Ridge Rd. Invermere BC V0A 1K5

Lambert

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 342-3031 PHONE: 250-347-9350 FAX: 342-6945 FAX: 250-347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

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

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

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

250-342-6612

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

For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)

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HERE TO SERVE YOU • Structural Timbers and Posts • KD Tongue & Groove (Pine, Cedar and Fir)

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

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

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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

Dean Hubman

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Certified Technician

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

250-342-3052

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

Delicious Sushi

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

Open Monday - Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Our freshly made Sushi also available at AG Valley Foods 7 am - 10 pm

HAULING:

• Fill • Sand • Gravel

250.341.5886 • 250.349.5882 Serving The Entire Valley

LANDSCAPING • MARINAS • CARPENTRY • LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES

Located in Invermere’s Industrial Park Peter Pankovitch • 1321 Industrial Road #3 Phone: 250-342-0665 • Cell: 250-342-1073 Fax: 250-342-0666 • Email: pjpank@telus.net

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

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

(250) 347-9726

• Bobcat Work • Post Holes

• Brown Rice Sushi • Wild Caught Salmon • Naturally Pickled Sushi Ginger

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

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

LANDSCAPING:

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

Darren Ross

Freight & Passenger Depot

Daren Noble

250.342.4426

Cell: 250.341.7227 Toll Free: 1.877.342.4426 Fax: 250.342.4427 redeye48@shawbiz.ca 1484 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L1 next to Skookum Inn

Dangerous Tree Removal

ROD’S EXCAVATING

Topping and Disposal

Basements • Septic Fields • Rock Walls

Serving the valley for over 30 years.

AND LANDSCAPING

Let the professional do it!

Call Rolf

The Radium Woodcarver FREE ESTIMATES

250-347-9208

WE DO IT ALL!

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

Windermere, B.C.

Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Snow Removal & Sanding • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

N E W S PA P E R

#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue Invermere, BC 250-341-6299 • ads@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Office 250-342-6162 Cell 250-341-5937

Invermere

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Kitchens, Bathrooms & Closets Design Consultants

Sandra Kelly & Lisa Renney 250-342-6908, Ext. 255 Cabinets, tile, flooring and more

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

Saunders Irrigation Installation and maintenance Owner/Operators Tanner Saunders • Brodie Smith

1-250-270-2703 - Tanner Free 1-250-342-5673 - Brodie Estimate s saundersirrigation@gmail.com 4825 Dell Rd, Windermere, V0B 2L2

The Deck• Decks Guy • Fences

250-342-1355

After Hours Call: 250-342-3830 Email: tayntonbay@hotmail.com

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

Invermere (250) 342-4498 Calgary (403) 477-2411 thedeckguy@telus.net

TRIPLE J

Window Cleaning • Residential/Commercial • Window Technicians • Preferred customers FULLY FREE please book ahead INSURED ESTIMATES • Watch for October Special!

• Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Sun Rooms • Patio Covers • Vinyl Decking • Aluminum Railings • Gutters • Siding • Soffit • Facia • Window Capping • Renovations

Jim Detta • Canal Flats, BC • Ph: 250-349-7546

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Judy: (250) 341-1903

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

www.valleysolutions.ca valleysolutions@shaw.ca

SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER • House Checking • Cleaning • Complications • Details

SIMES PAINTING Fine Finishing Woodwork Stain and/or Clearcoat Laquers Interior & Exterior · New & Existing homes Interior Design · Antique Furniture Refinishing 31 - 4775 Woodlane West Windermere, BC, V0B 2L2

Call Barry 250-342-0572 | Cell: 250-270-0331

Warbrick Towing & Salvage warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851 VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

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

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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Pioneer Classifieds

• Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 250-341-6229 • Email: info@cv-pioneer.com • www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

garage sale

thank you

ANNOUNCEMENT

STORAGE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

Yard Sale, 4966 Luxor Creek Road, Spur Valley Subdivision, Friday, September 3, 4pm-8pm, Saturday, September 4, 9am-3pm.

The family of George Guimont would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our relatives and friends for their support and thoughtfulness during our time of sorrow. We appreciated the extended hand of friendship, the gifts of food, flowers, cards, and wildlife donations. We are truly blessed. Thank You and Take Care, Shirley and family.

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, 6254th 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.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637

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

Bright, open, brand new 2 bdrm basement suite behind Sobeys!

Includes utilities, cable, wireless internet, shared W/D, big backyard, and BBQ. Looking for year round tenant, $800/month for individual, $900/month for a couple. 250341-1202.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. AlAnon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7 PM at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

Huge 2 family garage sale, September 3 and 4, 1980 15th Ave, Fisher and McGilvery. Friday, 6pm-8pm, Saturday, 8am-11am.

Tents, camping, garden, clothes, misc household items, decorations, childrens play center, antiques, and brand new quad snow blade.

A True Garage Sale, Mostly For Men, 8am-1pm, 1017 5th Street, Invermere.

ATTENTION Nick Fryia AKA Nick Frya or Nick Fria

Huge garage sale, Friday, September 3, 12pm-7pm, 4766 Riverview Drive, Edgewater.

Operating as T+N Developments or Bush Master Scaping and Design.

There is an arrest warrant in your name for unpaid debts!

Anyone owing money to the above, please call John at 250-342-6293 to arrange payment.

Please call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

s obituary s Irene Toshi Futa Irene passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 26, 2010, at the age of 87, joining her husband Buaye and her son Robert. She is survived by her daughters, Anne Futa, Shizu Futa, Jean Futa (Don and Terry); her grandson, Justin Futa (Sarah); sister Eleanor Maruno in Ontario; her sister-in-law, Miyo Tsuchiya (George) in Vancouver, and her nieces and nephews.

An Amazing “STAYCATION” in Radium Hot Springs, B.C., just 3 hours from Calgary, 5 hours from Edmonton. Friday September 24 to 26 &/or October &/or November.

3 days of Spa, entertainment, business discounts, down time to shop, golf, hot pool, read, connect, hike, bike, and kayak. Mini Trade Fair and dynamic Facilitators who share their proven recipes for a Balanced Life in your Relationships, Spirituality, Work, Finances, Recreation, Creativity, Community, Health, & Beauty. www. bestliferetreat.com, Facebook: search Best Life Retreat, info@ bestliferetreat.com, 250-347-2121.

Irene was a gentle soul who liked to sing, preferred to be happy, and loved babies, kittens, puppies, and all “little ones”.

cheers & jeers

In her later years, Irene found some dear friends. They were very special to her and she always looked forward to seeing them. She enjoyed companionship, entertainment, and the truly wonderful care at Columbia House.

Cheers to Grant in the Village of Invermere for fixing the pot holes in town.

Thank you to all the staff and volunteers of Columbia House for giving joy and meaning to Irene’s last few years. Thank you also to Dr. Dibb for taking time and for caring; and to the drivers of the Columbia Valley Community Bus whose special attention and service let Irene travel in comfort and style.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Columbia House Multilevel care, 850 10th Ave, PO Box 5001, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0.

Cheers to the people who helped me out of my fix. From Alice.

LOST AND FOUND Lost Orange Tabby cat with recent shaving of fur on left shoulder. Lost in the Canyon View Road area of Invermere. If seen please call 250342-7125.

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 250-3425297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.

COMMERCIAL SPACE 864 sq.ft. Warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/ month includes GST, available immediately. Call 250-342-3637.

Various commercial retail spaces for lease in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC. For information call local 250-342-1735, 250-345-6654, or 1-250-695-6997.

Prime Invermere location, 1275 sq.ft., beside Canterbury Flowers.

Call Tim, 250-341-1405.

SHARED ACCOMODATION Private room w/ cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/S, N/P, 250-342-4088.

Room with own bathroom in Westside Park, shared kitchen and laundry, $500/month, includes all utilities, 250-342-0358, leave message.

Suite to share, Fort Point, room, cable, utilities, and laundry included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/S, N/P, 250-342-6752.

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 250347-7775.

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.

Bright 1 bdrm, walk-out suite, in quiet Invermere neighborhood, available immediately. Furnished, N/S, N/P, references required, $900/ month including utilities, cable, and internet, 250-341-5956 or rosis@telus.net.

Black Forest Heights, large 2 bdrm basement suite, 5 appliances, storage shed, large yard, available immediately, includes utilities, $900/month, 250-347-9629.

2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, top floor suite with vaulted ceilings and lake view, 6 appliances, underground parking, $1295/month, inquiries 403-615-6760.

2 bdrm suite available in Windermere, 2 blocks to beach, all appliances, $775/month, 403-2418598, 403-803-4540, 250-3423736, or email sillymilleys@shaw. ca.

Lower suite, spacious, bright, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, shared laundry and back yard, private entrance, $600/ month + DD + Hydro, 250-3479970.

Invermere, large, bright, 2 bdrm, basement suite with own entry, all appliances, shared W/D, central location, 2 blocks to D/T, schools, and hospital, 3 blocks to grocery store and beach, pets OK, N/S, available immediately, $675/ month + utilities. Call Grant, 403493-1245.

Fairmont 2 bdrm suite, 1 full bath, W/D, fully furnished, excellent location, wireless internet, water, power, and cable included, $950/month, N/S, N/P, available immediately, 250-270-0043.

1 bdrm basement apartment with kitchenette for rent in Windermere, October 1 to May 31, 2011. Partially furnished, shared laundry facilities, $700/month, includes utilities and cable. For more information, contact Susan at 403-540-6858.

Large 2 bdrm main floor unit in Windermere, 5 appliances included, W/D, walk to beach, $875/month + utilities. Term incentive offered, 403-836-6059.

1 and 2 bdrm apartments, D/T Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, 1 bdrms start at $550/month and 2 bdrms start at $725/month. Pets okay, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-342-6912.

Furnished sunny room, shared bath, large suite for rent for winter or longer, walking distance to town, $425/month, September 1, email mjjbug88@yahoo.com, 403678-3087.

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Pioneer Classifieds SUITE FOR RENT Large 1 bdrm furnished suite, in quiet, private home, utilities + cable included, $725/month + DD, 250-342-9404.

Bright, 1 bdrm walkout basement suite in Wilder, newer house, $650/ month includes utilities, available immediately, 250-341-3370 Basement suite in Canal Flats, separate entrance, large 1 bdrm, N/S, N/P, new kitchen, D/W, W/D, available October 1, $500/month + ½ utilities, 403-235-5507.

Radium, 3 bdrm, $600/month + DD + utilities. Invermere, 3 bdrm, $650/month + DD + utilities, references required. Call Tim at 250-341-1408.

Windermere, bright, new, furnished, 1 bdrm, basement suite, $650/month, utilities included, 250-342-3554.

HOUSE FOR RENT

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Windermere, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, $890/ month + utilities, for family or 1 or 2 tenants, September to June, 250342-2135.

Fairmont, newer 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, 1600 sq.ft., large lot, minutes from river, $1350/month, Laurie, 250-470-8811.

Gorgeous new house near Sobeys, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, garage, fenced yard, A/C, all appliances, N/P, N/S, DD required, minimum 6 month lease, quiet tenants only, references mandatory, $1400/ month + utilities, 250-342-5229.

HOUSE FOR RENT Athalmer, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2000 sq.ft., $1400/month or $1600/month furnished, large secluded property, nature lovers paradise, can boat from doorstep. Available immediately, utilities not included, DD required. Please call 403-390-4513.

Invermere, wonderful 5 bdrm, clean, bright, home near Kinsmen Beach, for responsible family or 2 tenants, 2 baths, 2 living rooms, walkout basement, attached garage, large deck, high efficiency furnace, fireplace, dishwasher, stove, fridge, washer/dryer, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1400/ month + utilities, references, DD, and propane deposit required, 403618-7486.

Available September 1, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, with garage, on Windermere acreage, furnished, $1100/month.

Call Linda, 403-244-8402.

Secluded cabin near Columbia Lake, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, $950/month + utilities, N/S, 250-345-4030.

3 bdrm, fully furnished house for rent in Windermere, October 1 to May 31, 2011, $1500/month, includes utilities and cable. For more information, contact Susan at 403-540-6858.

Executive home in quiet gated community in Radium, long-term tenants, 3 bdrm (main floor) bath, 2 bdrm (lower floor) bath, all appliances, electric heat + F/P, $1200/month + utilities, available Sept. 1st. Phone 250-347-9900.

3 bdrm, upper level of house for rent with fenced yard, $900/ month + utilities or $1200/month + utilities and garage. 250-4270762.

4 bdrm, 3 bath house in Canal Flats with fireplace, $950/month + utilities + DD, 250-341-1076.

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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

3 bdrm half duplex, $900/month, available September 15, 250-3423195.

Windermere Lakeview Meadows Spacious Luxury, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 storey, premium finishing, large decks, bright, open views, major appliances, elevator access, secured underground double parking and storage, recreation centre w/indoor pools, fitness, games rooms, private beach, boat dock, sports courts, playgrounds N/S, N/P, DD, references, $1800/ month, includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own options. Avail Sept.1, 250-6880512.

Panorama, furnished 3 bdrm, 3 storey condo, beginning December for minimum 6 month lease, 403619-8461.

Downtown Invermere townhouse for rent 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, and garage. Very private, perfect location, gorgeous views, N/P, N/S, $1100/month + utilities, 250-342-0020.

Home and Acreage for Rent in Edgewater, 4+ bdrms, 2 baths, fully renovated home. Wrap around deck, hardwood floors, pasture available with irrigation, F/S, microwave, W/D, and D/W, N/S, N/P, $1600/month plus utilities. Available October 1st, 250-342-1577.

Invermere, just a two-minute walk to downtown, located in a quiet neighborhood overlooking the lake, spectacular 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, available September 1, $1200/month, 250-342-3688.

Invermere, Fort Point, beach front, executive renovated home, double garage, furnished, spectacular lake view, N/S, N/P, DD, responsible tenant only, references please, $1500/month + utilities, available September 15, 250-342-6421 or 403-251-5798.

3 bdrm mobile home, beautiful view, 5 appliances, prefer N/S, no dogs allowed, $800/month + utilities, 250-342-1700.

Canal Flats, main floor, 3 bdrm, includes D/W, W/D, open concept, N/P, N/S, available October 1, $800/ month + ½ utilities, 403-2355507.

4838 Saint Joseph’s Street, Radium.

Large 1 bdrm unfurnished house, $400/month + Hydro, references required, prefer long term, 250347-9325.

Fairmont, available immediately, 2800 sq.ft., large home, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, mountain side, $1250/ month. Adrian, 403-999-0416. $875/month for 1200 sq.ft., new 2 bdrm home, quiet development, a couple minutes to Tim Hortons, ½ garage, all appliances, W/D, N/S, N/P, FREE MONTH, 250-345-2104.

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

Radium, Pinewood, newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath, fully furnished, W/D, underground parking, N/S, N/P, $900/month, includes utilities and cable, available October 1, 780467-9220 or 780-914-3497.

2 bdrm, 2 full bath in Radium, access to pool and hot tub, underground parking, N/S, N/P, $1000/month including utilities, available September 1, 250-2700377.

Radium, Pinewood, 3 bdrm, insuite laundry, A/C, F/P, underground single parking, available September 1, $1200/month, utilities included, 403-875-0214.

Akiskinook, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished, N/P, N/S, recreation centre, indoor pool/hot tub, 6 appliances, $1250/month + DD, utilities included, 403-861-0544 or srowell@telus.net.

Akiskinook/Radium Resort, furnished 1 bdrm townhomes, $750/month or Akiskinook furnished townhome, $1150/ month + Hydro, includes cable, DD, N/S, N/P, recreation centre, 403293-5659.

Radium furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath 2nd floor unit, 6 appliances, fireplace, secure underground parking, N/S, N/P, $1000/month includes utilities. DD and references required, available Immediately, 250-422-3510.

Downtown condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, deck, common room, $1000/ month + utilities, references required, available immediately, 250-427-1042.

Lake Front Invermere Condo, main floor, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, furnished, N/P, N/S, 6 appliances, recreation centre, underground parking stall, $1250/month + DD + utilities, 403-861-0544 or srowell@telus.net.

1 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D available, $700/month, available immediately, close to hospital and D/T, adult building, 604-997-4887.

New condo for rent in Invermere, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, lake view, pool, hot tub, exercise room, underground parking, N/P, N/S, available October 1, $960/month, includes utilities, 403-369-3793.

VACATION RENTAL STAY VACATION

Radium townhouse, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, N/S, N/P, $1000/month, includes utilities, 6 month lease preferred, Bring theSTAYentire VACATION family and available immediately, 403-237- Bring the entire family and enjoy enjoy lake front RV Camping on 4698 or 403-240-9357. lake front RV Camping on the theshores shores of Lake Windermere. of Lake Windermere.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39

September 3, 2010

HOUSE FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES for sale

Mountain Home in the Canadian Rockies

Edgewater, newer 4 bdrm home with fenced yard, can be viewed on www.propertyguys.com, ID# 166007, asking $230,000, 250341-7985.

12’ x 62’ with additions available with contents, 3 bdrm with full 5 piece bath and 5 appliances, located at 18 Shadybrook, $2500 inclusive, must be moved by October. 403-246-2080.

Phones! Uniden 420ic, 4 station phones and 4 cordless phones, 4 lines, station to station intercom, Rocket Dial, 10 memory dial locations, $50. 250-341-6299.

4 rims with summer tires, 195/65R15, fit VW Jetta, $160 OBO; 2 excellent winter tires, 215/75R15, fit GMC Safari, $60 OBO. 250-3411650.

Panasonic KX-FHD332, plain paper fax and photocopier, $40 OBO, 250341-6299.

MACHINERY FOR RENT

2003 Dodge Caravan SE, 3.3L, V6, Silver, 243,000 km, excellent condition, extra set of winter tires on rims, last 2 years service records available, $3000 OBO, 250-3456297.

Located 40 minutes north of Radium in the Columbia Valley, this home offers privacy, easy access, and excellent water.

Accented Timber and Tudor make this 3434 sq.ft. (321 Sq.m.) of living space, on three levels, a one of a kind executive home or cottage.

Full 360 degree panoramic views, completely finished and fully landscaped. For more information, visit: www. newbuildinglinks.com or email: awa@xplornet.ca.

(Agents protected, call first).

CONDO FOR SALE

2 bdrm townhouse for sale, across from Tim Horton’s, 3 levels, possibility for a 3rd bedroom in basement, single-car garage, built in 2006, PRICED TO SELL AT $169,900. Serious inquiries only please, 250-270-0254.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

7 acres of hayfield/wild land, beautiful mountain views with great building opportunity, near Wilmer Toby Hill Road, close to Panorama and Lake, $410,000 + GST/HST, 250-342-2802.

2 lots, 82’x100’ each, North end of 12 Ave. in Invermere, 250-3426157.

Pets 420 4th Ave., Invermere, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, newly renovated, shop/shed, deck, fenced yard, all appliances, 3 blocks to beach, $320,000, 250342-1698, fmsguitars.com/house.

Bargain Hunters

2700 sq.ft. walkout bungalow villa in Fairmont, $378,900, 2 F/P, 4 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 6 appliances, A/C, Vacuflo, dbl garage, pictures at www.welist.com, AD # 42866 or call 403-968-8747.

Bargain Hunters, 2700 sq.ft. walkout bungalow villa in Fairmont, $378,900, 2 F/P, 4 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 6 appliances, A/C, Vacuflo, dbl garage, pictures at www.welist.com, AD # 42866 or call 403-968-8747.

4792 Selkirk Ave, Edgewater, BC, 1300 sq.ft. home with 2 bdrm, 2 bath, undeveloped basement, deck, carport, wheel chair accessible, $279,000, 250-347-9813.

Incredible value, home for sale in Canal Flats, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 car garage, 2 sheds, over 2900 sq.ft., price/sq.ft. equals $82. Fully landscaped yard, paved driveway, jetted tub, 2010 brand new wood stove with stone work, irrigation system, all appliances included, $238,000, 250-341-1076.

Affordable condo downtown Invermere, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $139,900, 250-341-1182.

Brand new 1600 sq.ft. D/T Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, $299,900 +HST, reduced to $259,900, www.cedarwoodglen. com, 250-341-1182.

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo at the Peaks in Radium.

Swimming pool, hot tubs, underground heated parking, a/c, fireplace, appliances and window coverings. Great view! Like new! $224,900, No agents please. 250341-5170.

1 bdrm, 1 level, ground floor condo, close to hospital and D/T Invermere, adult building, asking $150,000, no agents please, 604-997-4887.

2 year old Maltipoo, shots are up to date, comes with all accessories, not neutered, $450, 250-341-8276.

MISC. FOR SALE

SX-Trail 1 Mountain Bike Freeride/Downhill set-up, upgraded parts, excellent condition, $1400, 250-342-3595.

Quality Top Soil & Manure. Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/ pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load, delivery extra. Call, 250-3421268.

Wall rack storage system for architectural drawings, blueprints, artist’s sketches, newspapers, or any documents that should be hung to save space and avoid creasing. New $700, sale price $200. 250-341-6299.

Top Quality Hay, alfalfa/grass, round bales, call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

New Yard Machine mower used once, $270 + HST new, asking $150; Double entrance metal door set, $400; 32” metal exterior door, ½ lite, $50; Acrylic claw foot, free standing tub, $250. 250-342-1354.

Firewood cut split and delivered.

Dry Fir and Pine, $180/half cord, $275/full cord. Dry Larch, $240/ half cord, $350/full cord, birch now available, 250-688-0143.

Casio electric keyboard, stand, and chair, $200; Junior left handed golf clubs and bag, $150. 250-3411257.

Topper for ¼ Ton truck, $80; Fiberglass canoe, $80; 3 bike rack, $40. 250-342-2526, open to offers.

Range Rider pick-up canopy, fits 8 ft. box, classic eggshell colour, asking $450, call after 6pm, 250342-3454.

2005 Norco A-Line, 24” back wheel, medium frame, ready to ride, some upgrades, $800 OBO. Also, Dianese upper body armour, used but not smelly, $250 and S10 Downhill hightops, lightly used, $30. 250342-7666.

Jetted Tub, good as new, $650.

Louise, 250-342-6044.

Yamaha 2000 Generator, $600 and Eamor Saddle, $575. 250-3479192 or 250-341-1234.

Brand new Toyo winter tires, set of 4, 16” (1-G02+-225-60-R16), used only 1 winter, paid $995, asking $600 OBO, 250-688-2897.

Whirlpool 18 cu.ft. white fridge, $125; Frigidaire 12 cu.ft. white freezer, $125; Panasonic Genius Microwave, $35. All in good condition. 250-345-4070.

1997 F150, 4x4, short box, 4.6 L, automatic, A/C, high mileage, $4000, offers, 250-688-0143.

BOAT FOR SALE For Rent, 250-342-1517, www. glaciermountainhomes.com.

RECREATION VEHICLES 2004 Honda CRF 450R, excellent shape, $3600 OBO, 250-341-1182.

Jayco 5th Wheel, 29 ½ ft. super slide, large awning, many extras, used four summers only, $11,500 OBO. Cathy, 250-345-2164.

1979 Triple E, 17 ft., Dual Axle, sleeps 5, bathroom, new upholstery, everything works, $2500, 250-342-8330.

Travel Trailer, 1978 Triple E, 23.5 ft., 4 bunks, large dinette, fridge, bathroom with shower, furnace, new tires/brakes, $2800 OBO, 250342-0428, Invermere.

VEHICLES for sale 1990 Ford F150 4X4, runs on propane and gas, runs great, body in good shape, all running gear works, $1200, 250-342-9079 or 250-341-7331.

1999 GMC Yukon, fully loaded, excellent condition, new windshield, 230,000 km, runs great, $6500 OBO, 250-688-0877.

2003 Pontiac Montana, runs well, 198,000 kms, $4000 OBO, 250-3423442 or 250-341-7387.

1995 Nissan Pathfinder, good condition, price reduced, $3000, 250-342-8787.

2006 Ford Focus wagon SES, fully loaded, heated seats, tinted windows, 1 season used winter tires included, 84,000 km, $11,000, contact Magee at 250-341-7833.

Vroom!! 18 ft., open bow, Doral boat for sale, 325 HP, 5.7L V8, powerful and reliable with dual exhaust and trim tabs. Also, Fish and Depth finder, only 330 hours on boat, comes with life jackets. Great boat but time to sell. Call for more details, 250-345-9521, Fairmont.

2001 Maxum, 4.3L, 210 HP Merc, 166 hours, bowrider, wakeboard tower, fish finder, electric trolling motor, bimini top, bow and cockpit covers, $15,500, 250-342-3541.

2006 Tige 20V Wakeboard Boat, $36,500. 403-241-5000.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Busy seasonal café for sale in Invermere, B.C. Serious inquiries only, 250-341-5370.

Barber Shop in Invermere, BC, nice sized clientele, excellent price. For inquiries phone 250-341-3240 and after 6pm call 250-342-0655.

Coffee Bar for sale and lease retail space, all equipment to get started, 250-341-7472.

Blind Cleaning & Repair business.

Mobile trailer equipped with everything you need to clean and repair all makes of blinds. Training provided, work from home or on the road. Serious inquiries only please. 250-345-2164.

SERVICES Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models. Central Vacuums Sales and installations.

Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net

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September 3, 2010

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

help WANTED

help WANTED

Phil’s Carpentry, Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

36” wide Ditch witch, SK500 for hire w/ stump grinder, Auger (6”, 10”, 24”) 6 way blade, 2 buckets, 14’ dump trailer for clean-up or moving needs, call Dean at 250347-9678.

Shawn’s LBO Autobody, Your Independent Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop.

Auto detailing, power polishing, rock chip repair, and more… Get your boat detailed for summer. Call Jodi 250-342-9696

House Cleaner, Fast, Efficient, & Affordable, book now for an appointment, 250-270-0906.

Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for permanent parttime, evening kitchen help/ dishwasher. Please call 250-3470047 or email mail@helnas.com.

Maintenance workers needed for Strata N83 at Panorama, call 250341-5511.

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, 250-342-5089.

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

Want Free Upgrades?

Customized, high quality BLINDS w/lifetime warranty, Commercial or Residential, Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Call a professional today; Free In-Home Consultation 250-349-7507 or 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” Offer expires: September 30, 2010.

K&C Pick-up will pick-up all your recyclable cans and bottles, free at your location between Radium and Fairmont, including Panorama, call 250-342-9503.

Red Rock Contracting, custom installations of interlocking pavingstones, for your patio, driveway, etc. Retaining wall systems. For estimate call 250-341-6869.

Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman Tile setter 30+ years experience Custom Steam Rooms, Showers, Floors, and Cultured Stone All work Guaranteed Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645.

Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235.

SMT Construction

Odd Jobs Ent Hauling Garbage, brush, and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569.

Available for all your home building needs from start to finish including renovations.

Call or email for your free quote today. 250-341-5529 or clever1@telus.net. Working locally since 1997.

SERVICES

Need your blinds cleaned or repaired? Ultrasonic cleaning tank gets all those unreachable spots, lifts dust and grease, call us, Dirty Blinds, 250-345-2164.

Mike’s Handyman Services, renovations and new construction, reasonable rates, call 250-3415770.

Quality cleaning at Affordable Prices, new to the area, available for short or long term clients, established in Calgary, references available. Call Deb at 403-8269791 or 250-347-9427 or email Debbie_68@hotmail.com.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

Smaller, busy motel seeking housekeeper individual for fulltime/casual employment, will train suitable candidate, must be pleasant and able to work in a team, $14/hour for right candidate.

250-347-9823.

Seeking Employment, daytime and flexible hours, have valid Class 1, chainsaw experience, general labourer, 250-347-7778 or 250341-7262.

Lakeside Pub has an immediate opening for an experienced Line Cook and Servers, apply in person or send resumes to lakesidepub@ shaw.ca. 250-342-6866.

help WANTED

Skilled framer and/or laborer needed, must have own transportation. Send resume to williamsgalen@hotmail.com or leave detailed message at 250342-7444.

Ray Ray’s, Kitchen staff required, full and part time, please apply in person with resume and references.

Ask for Ben or Billy.

Fairmont Creek Property Management, #2-4992 Fairmont Frontage Rd, Fairmont, B.C., Cleaning Supervisor: Hiring F/T 40hrs/wk @ $16/hour, Laundry Supervisor, Hiring F/T 40hrs/ wk @ $12/hour. Please send your Resume’s to anna@fairmontcreek. ca.

Subway, located in Invermere and Gasplus gas station in Fairmont, looking to hire a good counter attendent and cash register clerk, full-time position, $11.50/hour for 40 hours/week + benefits. Apply in person or by fax or phone at 250342-5055, parth_ca@yahoo.com.

Laborer for local landscaping company, wage dependant on experience, starts ASAP, 250-3411899.

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

CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Reporting to the VP Development, this position will assist in the creation, design and implementation of new real estate and resort projects. The Construction/Development Coordinator will also assist with the operational aspects of timeshare and real estate sales.

Key duties and responsibilities: • Provide administrative and technical assistance to the real estate development team • Assist with the oversight and management of contractors • Provide construction estimating/quantity surveying for projects • Oversee review and enforcement of the community’s statutory building scheme • Monitor project budgets and schedules

Key qualifications: • College diploma or University degree in construction related field • Fluent in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Fluency in MS Project would be an added asset. Knowledge of AutoCad would be an asset.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills Fairmont Hot Springs offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6004. fairmonthotsprings.com

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 41

September 3, 2010

Group films Jumbo Pass documentary

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Fourteen hikers recently trekked up Jumbo Pass to help film a short documentary about preserving the area.

Led by Calgary’s Alissa Perry, 26, hikers from Invermere, Calgary, Rossland, and Kimberley spent Saturday, August 21st, in Jumbo Pass shooting photographs and video footage for a short, five-minute film Ms. Perry plans to make.

“The focus of the documentary is really twofold,”

she said. “It’s going to be about the resort development proposal, and the other part is simply presenting the pass and how beautiful it is. I’m aiming for short and impactful.

“The issue of the resort at Jumbo Pass has a long history, and there are a lot of different sides to each part of the story. But to me it’s about spreading the word of what’s happening here, and I think if people have a chance to visually see what’s at risk of being lost, they’ll be more inclined to take action against it.

That’s my hope anyway.”

Ms. Perry is a student with the Redfish School of

help WANTED

help WANTED

help WANTED

Quality Bakery in Invermere

Columbia Valley Cycling Society seeks trail laborers. The CVCS is taking applications for trail laborers.

Laborers maintain and improve Invermere area CVCS maintained bike trails from September to November. Email resume with references to cvcyclingsociety@ hotmail.com. For more info visit www.columbiavalleycyclingsociety. org, deadline to apply is September 15th.

Local Contractor requires experienced Bobcat and Mini Excavator operators, carpenters, and laborers. Send resume to reicon@telus.net or fax to 1-866715-8562.

is looking for a part-time BARISTA/ SALES CLERK. If you are a cheerful, energetic, responsible team member, we would like to hear from you. Must be able to work flexible hours including Saturdays.

Drivers license an asset. Drop off a resume with Lisa or Hillory or email qbretail@telus.net.

help WANTED

Busy local framing company, looking for framers and laborers.

Please send resume to info@ duskbuildingsystems.com or fax 250-341-3427.

APPLY NOW!

Are you an enthusiastic people lover? Join our team of Demo Professionals in the INVERMERE SOBEYS!!! Training provided, Most demos run: Fri/Sat 6hrs/day.

Contact Debbie @ 1-800-567-5699, Ext. 5-1

Accounting Analyst

once in a life time…

A growing company is looking for the right person who has a post secondary degree and is working towards a CGA or CMA designation.

Experience in Microsoft Dynamics would be preferred.

Do you like a job well done? Is it time for change? Do you enjoy working with quality materials to exacting standards requiring your attention to detail?

Competitive wages and benefits package. We are now hiring qualified career minded labourers for quality work.

All projects are in Invermere and Panorama.

The applicant must have excellent customer relations skills, be comfortable in a team atmosphere and have an interest in technology and the inner workings of a utility company.

This role reports to our Group Controller and is responsible for the financial record keeping with several related companies.

Please send your resume to dgrocutt@windermerewater.com We will contact qualified applicants.

Great potential for advancement through our carpentry apprentice program. Come, contribute and join a great team. Come and help build our company and we will help build your future.

Now Hiring

Please respond with resume to Lisa Godlien Fax: 250-342-0833 • E-mail: lisa@quiniscoe.ca

HOMES

www.quiniscoe.ca

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Change at the University of Victoria, and the documentary is part of a community action project she was required to initiate.

She chose the Jumbo Pass as her project after hiking there last summer with her family.

“We had such a wonderful time and it was such a beautiful area that I decided I wanted to take action,” Ms. Perry said.

She hopes the final version of the short film will be complete by December, and plans to post it on a variety of social media outlets. For more information, contact Ms. Perry at alissa_avens@hotmail.com.

Located one block up from Fairmont Mountainside Market

We are looking for people to join our fun loving and hard working team who are passionate about cooking, baking and customer service.

Panorama Mountain Village is hiring for Year round and Seasonal roles.

Year Round Positions • Housekeeping Manager • Housekeeping Supervisor • Housekeeping Coordinator • Vehicle Maintenance • IT Support Administrator • 2nd Cook

New this season, we are excited to announce that the Panorama Snow School will now be run by Panorama Mountain Village Inc. To view all job descriptions and to apply on-line, please visit; www.panoramaresort.com/employment Full-time, Year-round positions receive a comprehensive benefit and RRSP plan. Seasonal and Full-time positions receive reciprocal ski/mountain bike passes for resorts through British Columbia and Alberta. Great resort privileges are also offered.

Free Panorama valley shuttle will be starting with our winter season.

Our new deadline to book advertising is Monday at noon.

Email resume to: mailto:smokingfabulous@gmail.com

or call Steph at 250-341-7774

• Regional Sales Consultant • Staff Housing Coordinator • Accounts Payable • Night Audit • Lodging Pooling Clerk – Part-time • Glacier Shop Manager • Reservations Agent

N E W S PA P E R

To place an ad please call: 250-341-6299 or e-mail: ads@cv-pioneer.com

42 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 3, 2010

Local hives are abuzz

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff As vegetables and grains become ripe for harvesting, so too does local honey.

Karl and Jutta Krezdorn are currently gathering the honey harvest on their apiary near Parson, where industrious bees have been making the golden, sugary liquid all spring and summer.

The couple operates Rocky Mountain Honey Farm, where they package the sweet treat for valley residents to spread on their toast and add to their tea.

Karl, 73, grew up in Germany where his fascination with beekeeping first began.

“My uncle was a forester and he had bees. He wanted to teach me and give me his bees, but my mother would not allow it.

“It was just fascinating. I feared not being stung; I wanted to find out what was going on.”

A lifelong attraction to the winged insects was cemented when Karl was given a book for Christmas about beekeeping when he was 13.

“The first night I read the whole book,” he said.

Karl and Jutta moved to the valley in 1997 where they began their beekeeping operation.

“We found out it’s really nice honey here,” Karl said, “the quantity and quality is really good.”

The couple now keeps around 80 hives on their acreage, with 8,000 to 70,000 honeybees in each hive.

Although a cold, wet spring resulted in lower honey yields than normal this year, the harvest in the valley is “above average for B.C.,” Karl said, which he attributes to our unique geographic location.

“You need some moisture to get the nectar.

A dry area is probably not going to give a good

crop. We are exactly in transition between dry and wet areas.”

The Krezdorn’s bees spend the winter carefully holed away in their hives with pollen, honey, and sugar syrup to sustain them.

“We have to prepare the bees very well in the fall because you cannot look inside for three months. If you open it up they will die.”

In the spring, the bees emerge to feast on a unique valley blend of around 40 different wildflowers including fireweed, snowberries, and Canadian thistle, which give local honey a distinct taste, Karl said.

“It’s the soil that makes the taste of the honey, and the flowers. Every year it tastes a little bit different. It depends on where the bees go. You cannot tell them where to go.”

Karl and Jutta’s bees produce creamed honey, liquid honey, honeycomb, and beeswax, all of which Jutta, 71, prepares by hand.

After a lifetime of observing bees, they never stop teaching him new things, Karl said.

“Bees are an indicator if Mother Nature is still in good shape or not. When you have a good honey crop and many different kinds, that’s when you know it’s good. Bees show you a reaction.

“It’s so interesting. It’s unbelievable. When you are paying attention to each season and every little thing, you learn so much. You have never finished learning with bees. They are always doing something new and leaving you wondering.”

Although he may downsize his operation in the future, Karl is adamant he will always keep the striped insects.

“When you hear that ‘hummm’ from the bee house and it’s a warm spring day, watching the bees . . . it gives you such a feeling. I will have bees until the day I close my eyes for good.”

Large photo: Karl and Jutta’s hives are tucked into one corner of their field; from top: a bee lands on a frame of honey ready to harvest; Jutta scrapes off a layer of beeswax to reveal the honey beneath; rows of wildflower honey line the Krezdorn’s small shop on the side of the highway near Parson.

Photos by Kelsey Verboom

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 43

September 3, 2010

FAITH

The cost of putting God first

By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church Many times over the past six months I have had to make decisions that were difficult, just as many of you have.

This weekend the Gospel is Luke 14.25-33, in this Gospel is the reminder that we are to put Christ first, even before our family, our jobs, and even ourselves.

This is a very difficult thing to do, most of us have been taught to work hard to provide for and to love our families and ourselves and here Jesus is telling us to “hate” them. It seems a steep price to be a disciple if we are to hate our families, and most people will have to think about it very hard before paying it.

What is this price – really? Do we have to truly hate our loved ones? Our jobs? Ourselves? What we are really being asked to do is put Jesus first in our lives, not as an afterthought, or as an extra on the weekend.

We are being asked to become his disciples, his friends, and his coworkers in his mission to save the world, which he created. This is an awesome invita-

tion, but it has its price. Are you willing or able to pay it?

When I was asked to take on the responsibility of being pastor in Golden and to keep Invermere and Radium as well I had to think about it. The cost is high both pastorally and personally.

In my case, family and friends and even self, take a back seat to the needs of those I serve. Is the cost easy? No, it most certainly is not. Would I change it if I could? No. This weekend’s Gospel asks us to choose. Are we willing to be Christ’s disciples? In order to be his true disciples we have to be disciples all the time, not just on Sunday, but Monday through Saturday as well.

Do we put the good of others before our own in all our dealings? Do we work to correct injustice, protect the life and dignity of all people? Do we stand up for what is right, standing against evil even in the face of popular opinion? This is part of what discipleship calls us to.

As you read this, I encourage you to reflect. Have you put Christ first? Do you keep the Sabbath Day Holy (3rd Commandment) by gathering with the Church? Are you able or willing to accept the cost of discipleship?

Ultimately each person is asked whether they can afford to be disciples, but we have to ask ourselves – “Can we afford not to be?” The decision rests with each reader to make for themselves.

Ladies golf club championship Submitted by Ann Way Windermere Valley Ladies Golf Club On August 17th and 18th the Windermere Valley Ladies Golf Club held their club championship.

The winner with the lowest gross score was Coreen Ruault and Sherry Avery had the low overall net score, congratulations to both of them.

The prizes in each skill division — or flight — were as follows: • First flight: The lowest net scores were from Pat Andruschuk and Mary Jean Anakin. Coreen Ruault won the KP (closest to the pin) and Pat Andruschuk was the long drive winner.

• Second flight: The low nets were Helga Boker and Elke Brock. Deb Plato won the KP and Joyce

Pollock had the longest drive.

• Third flight: The low nets were Betty Hope and Lorna Scott. Sherry Avery won the KP and Doreen Stewart the longest drive.

Closest to the pin was Deb Plato, who also had a deuce (hole in two) on the 17th hole. Coreen Ruault also achieved a deuce on the second day of the competition.

Last week also saw the end of match play for the Golf Club. The final pairing was between Oris Hanson and Nora Efford, where Oris was eventually crowned the winner.

In the consolation round between Coreen Ruault and Joyce Pollock, Coreen took the top spot.

Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to all the ladies who took part.

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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.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

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

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