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Health minister opens emergency room

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

to 40,000 during peak summer season — ­ the expansion is an important one, Minister Falcon After $4.3 million in upgrades said. and construction, The District of InConstruction on the project vermere Hospital emergency area was began in November, 2009, and formally opened by British Columbia tackled the waiting room, triage Health Services Minister Kevin Faland trauma areas, and part of con in a ceremony last week.

Columbia House. It also develDignitaries, ambulance attenoped an ambulance canopy and dants, and hospital staff were among direct ambulance access to the those who gathered in the newly redeemergency room. veloped facility on Thursday, October The cost of the project was 7th, to celebrate the upgrade. shared by the province and KooMinister Falcon addressed the tenay East Regional Hospital crowd, which included East KooteDistrict. nay MLA Bill Bennett, Invermere The province, through InteMayor Gerry Taft, Radium Mayor SPEECH — British Columbia Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon oversees the official open- rior Health, provided 60 percent Dee Conklin, former Invermere may- ing of Invermere hospital’s redeveloped emergency department as (left to right) District of In- of the funding as part of a larger or Mark Shmigelsky, and Kootenay vermere Hosptial chief of staff, Dr. Christopher Gooch, East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett, and $460 million pledge to improve East Regional Hospital District board president of the Edgewater and Radium Ladies’ Health Care Auxilary, Dorothy Brown, look on. emergency departments across

Photo by Kelsey Verboom B.C. chair, John Kettle.

“The generosity of people in comInvermere hospital’s chief of munities across B.C. in support of their local hospitals and the surrounding areas.” staff, Dr. Christopher Gooch, expressed his appreciais really something to behold,” Minister Falcon said.

The redevelopment doubled the size of hospital tion for the upgrade, and said he hopes the improve“These kinds of investments can be so very, very im- emergency facilities from six to 12 treatment bays. ments will help attract and retain specialists in the portant. This emergency department will make a major For an area with a health services population of future, which would help make the facility “less of a difference to the lives of people who live in Invermere 10,000 and growing — a number that usually swells triage.”

Protestors rally outside hospital grand opening

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff While Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon was inside celebrating the completion of the Invermere District Hospital emergency room, a group of peaceful demonstrators gathered outside in hopes of being heard by the visiting minister.

The small group, led by Kim Harris, carried handmade signs to display their displeasure at the lack of rehabilitation facilities in British Columbia for brain injury patients.

Kim’s partner, Norm Gagatek, has struggled with a brain injury since 2008.

He is currently being treated at the Halvar Jonson facility in Ponoka, Alberta, from

one of five beds reserved for out-of-province patients ­— a bed that took 18 months to get, Kim said.

“Enough is enough. They need to build a facility in B.C. to keep patients in B.C.” After the hospital ceremony, Minister Falcon — whose own brother died of a brain injury — shook hands with the protestors and discussed their concerns. He told Ms. Harris that the Ministry has contributed $25 million dollars to a future facility.

“I’ll be following the investment closely,” he said.

After her chat with Minister Falcon, Ms. Harris said she was glad he spoke with her, but that she would like to see some action. “When I see the first brick being laid, that’s when I’ll be satisfied.”

Kim Harris and supporters line up outside the new emergency room to let Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon know they are dissatisfied with the lack of brain injury rehabilitation facilities in B.C. Photo by Kelsey Verboom

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• On October 7th, at 8 a.m., police received a call of a single vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 93/95 just north of Invermere. A 2011 Ford Fusion rental car from Alberta hit a deer, receiving extensive damage to the front end. The vehicle had to be towed, with damages estimated at over $8,000. The driver was uninjured, but the deer was killed in the crash.

• On October 7th at 9 p.m., officers received a report of a minivan hitting a moose on Highway 93, 4 kilometres north of Vermillion Crossing in Kootenay National Park. The four occupants received minor injuries when the front window broke, but did not want an ambulance called. Regrettably the moose was fatally injured and had to be dispatched by police. The RCMP wish to remind motorists to stay aware of the big game present along all highways in the Kootenays.

• On October 9th, 2010, RCMP received a report of a disturbance at the Invermere District Hospital of a man hitting a woman in the waiting room.

When police arrived they found the drunk man heading away from the hospital on foot. The pair turned out to be siblings and no charges were pursued by the sister; however, her brother was kept in cells until so-

ber and charged under the Liquor Control Act. • On October 9th, at 4:16 p.m., police received a call of a vehicle overturned in the ditch on Kootenay No. 3 Road, Fairmont Hot Springs. The passengers received minor injuries. The driver was unhurt, but seemed impaired, evident by his failure to navigate the corner which caused the car to overturn. The driver failed two roadside breath tests, resulting in an immediate 90 day driving ban. His vehicle was impounded.

• On October 9th, at approximately 3 a.m., officers patrolling downtown Invermere noticed around 30 people crowded around a man on the ground outside Bud’s Bar. The man was covered in blood and irate. RCMP attempted to help the man who had obviously been brought to the ground by the group, but he was uncooperative, yelling obsenities. Police were advised that some “out-of-towners” and this angry man had been arguing for a couple of hours when they just started punching each other. The “out-oftowners” were no longer in the area. After speaking to others on the scene it is believed the man was attacked by up to four people and was swinging at everyone as he was surrounded and trying to defend himself.

Nobody could identify the four people and the angry man refused to cooperate with police.

• Columbia Valley RCMP are requesting help in recovering a boat motor which was stolen sometime between October 1st and 4th. The motor was locked onto a boat in the Bayshore Condo boat parking lot.

The Motor is a grey, 15-horsepower, long leg, Honda 4-stroke. If anybody has any information please contact the detachment.

• On October 12th, police received a report of mischief overnight on October 9th, when a 2002 Hyundai Accent vehicle had the rear window smashed.

Damage is estimated at $500. There are no suspects.

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Vista Del Lago moving forward

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The wheels are turning on the Vista Del Lago development, with Invermere Council approving the start of a public consultation process regarding restructuring streets in the downtown area.

Al Miller At a council meeting on Tuesday, October 12th, the first and second reading took place of Road Exchange Bylaw 1422.

If it goes ahead, the bylaw will allow for the closure of portions of 13th and 14th Street, to be handed over to the Stoneset Equity Development Corporation, developers of Vista Del Lago.

The proposal to realign the road network in and around the Stoneset development should accommodate the various residential and commercial buildings proposed within the plan for the Vista Del Lago project. The current lakeside section of 13th Street, which

runs north and south along the lake past Invermere’s inukshuk, will be closed. In exchange the developers will create additional roads, extending from 14A Crescent to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena and onto 13th Street, which the District will take ownership of.

This will maintain access for Invermere’s residents across the 4th Avenue bridge to Fort Point and from 13th to 14th Street.

“I’m in support of this plan,” said Invermere Counsellor, Al Miller. “I should like to see it move on to public comments to get feedback from residents, but it certainly makes sense to me.”

To prevent disruption to drivers, the bylaw also includes a set of conditions to protect public access to the existing road network until all new roads are in place, ready for use and handed over to Invermere.

Now that the bylaw has received its first and second reading Invermere Council will open the process up to public consultation, informing all residents within 100 metres of the proposed changes and inviting the public to view plans and comment.

For more information on the proposed road exchanges visit www.invermere.net, or check the Pioneer in coming weeks for notices on Bylaw 1422.

Invermere continues community upgrades

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Community enhancements across Invermere are set to continue after Council approved spending nearly $78,000 on new garbage bins, benches and outdoor fitness equipment.

The new benches and equipment will be installed along the 7km of new trails created around town this and last summer, including the stretch along 13th Avenue and by Kinsmen Beach.

The work, aided by a $190,000 government grant, will include putting in ten nodes of outdoor exercise units, as seen at Mount Nelson Athletic Park, along trails.

“This inititative is one of the most visible in the community and I have received lots of favourable comments,” said Counsellor Bob Campsell.

“It is a positive example of what can be done when you take advantage of opportunities.”

The District of Invermere plans to publish a map once trails are complete showing visitors the scope and difficulty of the walks around town.

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It’s flu season ... again

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff

Oh, by the way, it’s flu season ... again. Unless you have been hanging around the admitting department of Calgary’s Rockyview General Hospital — where, I hear, there are a lot of miserable souls — you might not have noticed.

It is a striking contrast to this time last year, when we were beaten over the heads with news, predictions and speculation about the risks and effects of the swine flu pandemic.

Media-driven paranoia — who can forget the shots of long lines of people waiting for flu shots — and federally-funded, full-page ads reminding us to wash our hands, led to a record high number of innoculations against swine flu.

In fact, Canada led the world in immunizing the the greatest percentage its population, a whopping 40 percent, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Perhaps as a result, in Canada, only 10 percent of the population (3.5 million) were infected with the virus, resulting in 428 confirmed deaths.

On average, 10-25 percent of Canadians could have the flu each year. Although most recover completely, an estimated 4,000 to 8,000 Canadians — mostly seniors — die every year from pneumonia and other flu-related complications.

This year, we got the standard, boilerplate press release warning us of the flu — without even a reminder to wash our hands often — offering a choice of flu shot clinics.

Instead of the long lines of people waiting to get their shots, this year you might see public health nurses with squirting syringes chasing seniors down the street to deliver involuntary innoculations.

Riding the range, 1941 From Eileen Fuller’s collection, this image, dated 1941, shows her husband, Toby Benches resident Joe Fuller and Carl Brewer (right) on horseback. If you have any more information about this or any other Historical Lens image, e-mail us at news@cv-pioneer.com.

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Russian olive tree deserves the same consideration as heritage building Dear Editor: In this day and age of quick decisions, quick fixes, and quick changes, it is unfortunate that the heritage Russian olive tree across from the post office is going to be replaced.

In the last few years, there has been considerable effort in preserving heritage buildings in Invermere, subject to interest and funding. Here is a landmark, heritage tree that deserves the same consideration, without any funding requirements.

Does anyone realize how long it takes for a tree of this stature to grow? It could be 50-75 years old.

Where were you when this tree was planted? This would be the equivalent of losing downtown Invermere’s magnificent hanging baskets and colourful flower beds that Sandra Howard started. They are both a part of this community’s appeal to everyone.

I am hoping level heads prevail here.

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Reader saddened by killing of bears Dear Editor: I was very saddened to hear of the bear extermination last week in Radium. When are we going to learn to accept and appreciate these wonderful examples of nature?

My wife and I had the good fortune to see the mother and her cubs on several occasions and enjoyed noting the “kids’” rapid growth through the year. I am attaching a photo I took along highway 93 in April.

The two cubs and their mother were foraging in the grass along the tree line bordering the highway.

I had stopped to watch them from inside my car when a truck crested the hill coming from the opposite direction and frightened the little ones.

The mother huffed and the two little tikes took refuge in the trees. I was able to take the attached photo as they scrambled to “safety” in the trees.

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Bedside manner needs work Dear Editor: I just want to say “Jeers” to the nurse at the Invermere Hospital who, on August 11, at 7:30 p.m., greeted me with a sharp, “Can I help you?”

I told her I had been in an accident. She glanced at me and, walking toward me, said, “You can’t just walk in here,” and led me back to where I had entered. She directed my attention to a small stop sign and some red footprints painted on the floor and asked in a loud, stern voice, “Can’t you read the sign and see the footprints ended? Just wait here and someone will see you in a while.”

As I stood there — still soaked with water from head to toe and not really sure of the extent of my injuries — I became more and more agitated. I had just come from the scene of an industrial accident. A pumphouse main exploded three feet from me and I was still a bit dazed.

I’m sorry I didn’t see your little stop

sign or notice that the painted footprints had ended. I just walked into the hospital and headed toward the ER (which, apparently, was under renovation) and continued through the open halls until I found someone.

In hindsight, I suppose I could have done things differently, but I know from 30 years in the trades (and some simple first aid courses) that people who have just been in an accident do not think rationally. Someone should have called an ambulance or driven me there, I know.

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Family Resource Centre moving downtown

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Family Resource Centre is making the move downtown on November 20th, to what they hope will be a permanent home on Invermere’s main street.

The centre and its staff will be taking over Pat Cope the space vacated by the Maria Dibb Medical Clinic, with renovation work already underway to prepare the building for its new tenants.

The new location, beside Angus McToogle’s Restaurant on 7th Avenue, should help to raise the profile of the centre, making it more convenient and accessible for residents, said Pat Cope, the Family Resource Centre’s Executive Director.

“The location we are moving to is going to increase our visibility,” Ms. Cope added. “The board and staff are very excited about the independence it will offer, the ability to have autonomy in our organization and

the growth opportunities that are going to be available in the new space.”

The old medical practice is being completely transformed inside, with soundproofed partition walls being installed to create additional private offices.

The work is on schedule to be completed in early November, giving the staff of the centre the weekend of November 20th to move everything over from their offices by the fire hall.

The move will be done over the course of one weekend and the centre are seeking volunteers to help them relocate.

“It is a big job; it’ll be a few days,” Ms. Cope said.

“The Ministry of Family and Children are still next door, so we don’t want to do anything to interrupt them. We moved in here in a weekend, so I think we can do it again this time.”

After relocating, the Family Resource Centre will continue to offer their full range of programs and are hoping to increase the amount of preventative work being done in the community.

New additions planned include an expansion of counselling and support services, adding fee-for-service counselling alongside free programs.

The centre is also encouraging community feed-

back to identify any gaps in services.

“We are really hoping the new location will create a greater feeling of community ownership of the Family Resource Centre and awareness of what we have to offer,” Ms. Cope said.

“We want to create a welcoming, comfortable and safe place for people to share their experiences.”

Their new location is a similar size to that already occupied by the centre, however it also offers longterm growth opportunities, with the option of adding another floor in the future.

After eight years in their current location, the board and staff are hoping that this move will provide them with a permanent base.

“As time passed it became more and more clear that the move was a step we needed to take,” Ms. Cope explained.

“There could be room to expand our services in the old location, but not the ones that we want. We are keen to develop fee-for-service counselling and need an environment that is less clinical and more warm and welcoming, yet still professional.”

If you are interested in helping the Family Resource Centre move, on November 20th and 21st, call Pat Cope at the Centre at 250-342-4242.

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Greenhouse earns provincial recognition

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? If you’re talking about Invermere’s community greenhouse, the answer is solar power.

The 300-square-metre facility functions thanks to an assortment of sustainable energy technologies, including the power of that big orange fireball in the sky.

The roof of the structure is lined with solar panels that collect energy from the sun, which is then piped through the building. The building also collects and recycles rainwater, uses a worm composter, and monitors local weather.

The greenhouse project, which opened in June, 2009 as an initiative of the Columbia Valley Botanical Garden and Centre for Sustainable Living, was formally recognized last week by SolarBC.

During a visit to the greenhouse, executive director of SolarBC, Nitya Harris, called the initiative “a one-of-akind project across B.C.,” after presenting board members with a framed certificate of recognition.

“We think this kind of project is going to be a great example for other communities across the province,” she said, noting the cooperative relationship between the greenhouse and students at David Thompson Secondary School who benefit from the fruit and vegetables grown in the greenhouse.

“I think this is an excellent example of how a project works together on many different levels. It’s a way for the community and students to work together and really collaborate.”

Invermere is one of 32 communities in the province designated as a solar community. SolarBC provides each recognized area with a $5,000 grant to help support local solar initiatives like the community greenhouse.

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Regional district board to ask Windermere Water and Sewer for explanation

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Perplexed by a developer’s claims that Windermere Water and Sewer Company refused to honour a committment to provide curbside water tie-ins for a subdivision within sight of its water plant, the regional district is requesting compaGerry Wilkie ny officials appear before the board of directors to explain.

In his report to the board, regional district planner Andrew McLeod explained that a subdivision application by Jim and Dawn MacKinnon and three other subdivisions along Swansea Road are dormant due to the lack of servicing agreements with Windermere Water and Sewer Company.

Area G Director Gerry Wilkie pressed for a meeting on the issue, “Given the information we have now, it seems that it would be appropriate to meet with Windermere Water and Sewer and find out, uh — words fail me — what’s going on.”

Regional District Director and Kimberley Mayor Jim Ogilvie warned that the issue of providing water and sewer to homes on the east side of Lake Windermere is complicated.

“I think you’ve got to go back into the whole history related to providing water and sewer in that area,” he said. “In many instances, well, many times

in the past, plans were prepared and weren’t accepted by the people who live there. First there came the native band and it looked like there was a solution and that didn’t work out.

Now there’s a private company and it looks like that’s not working.

“So, you need to Gerry Taft understand the history of it all as well as the developer position at this time.

Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft insisted that the issue needs to be addressed.

“The fact that there is a water line belonging to Windermere Water and Sewer going by this property and that it is unfeasible for the developer to hook-up to that system, I think, is an indication of a bigger problem and something this board is going to have to deal with,” Mayor Taft commented.

“I don’t know if it would be easier for the board to drag Windermere Water and Sewer down here and do it through this framework. It’s a little bit more of a legal structure and a little bit less iffy than meeting with them and it involves all the board. Everyone has the same information.”

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

Singing the blues at Strand’s Veteran Delta Blues singer Doc MacLean will be playing at Strand’s Old House Restaurant in Invermere on Thursday, October 21st, on his 90-show National Steel Blues Tour. Tickets are $8 from Strand’s at 250-342-6344.

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Movie Review: Leaves of Grass who plays the dual role of twin brothers, Bill and Brady Kincaid. Norton accepted half of his usual salary to play the role.

Bill, a Harvard-bound philosophy professor, has carefully distanced himself from his marijuana-growing brother and pothead mother (played by Susan Sarandon), but returns home to Little Dixie, Oklahoma, for a family emergency. His visit ignites old frustrations towards his criminal brother and causes a chain of murder-riddled events that leave him questioning his existence.

Norton’s performance as the twins is impressive. Bill is a careful, clean-shaven academic, and Brady is a mullet-sporting hick

Reviewed by Kelsey Verboom Leaves of Grass is a quirky, worthwhile watch.

The film combines complicated brotherly love, murder, marijuana, religion, and philosophy in a diametric, yet oddly poetic, format.

Named after Walt Whitman’s book of poetry, the movie manages to visually translate prose-like images and ideas using thoughtprovoking cinematography, wellplaced silences, and an observant script.

It features Edward Norton,

with a thick backwater accent, yet Norton injects both characters with a twist of believable genius and pulls off the complicated role nicely.

Leaves of Grass was written and directed by Tim Blake Nelson, who also stars as Brady’s ex-con best friend, Bolger.

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS must be pre-purchased before Monday, October 18th. Contact Jackie for tickets: 250-347-9199 or jrlysak@winalite.ca.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: PAP and Manicure night at Invermere Health Unit. Call for info 250-688-6787.

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.

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We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may run rarely.

Toby Theatre • October 15th -16th, 7:30 p.m.: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

• October 20th - 23rd, 7:30 p.m.: Despicable Me. • October 26th - 29th, 7:30 p.m.: Eat Pray Love. (closed Saturday, October 30th)

Friday, October 15th: • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors 50 plus Club.

• 7:30 p.m.: Crib or Whist at Invermere Seniors’ 50 plus Club. For info: 250-342-9893.

Saturday, October 16th: • 6 p.m.: Local Harvest Dinner at Eagle Ranch.

Proceeds go to Columbia Valley Botanical Garden and Centre for Sustainable Living. Tickets are $69 at Spring Health Foods and Eagle Ranch. 250-3415290.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Kootenay Legends entertain in the Skookum Family Restaurant at the Skookum Inn. For info: 250-341-3333.

• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Golden Rockets at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

• 6:30 p.m.: Doors open to Octoberfest at the Old Salzburg. Five-piece Austrian band, Die Atterseer.

Admission $36. Reservations required. For info: 250-347-6553.

• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Kimberley Dynamiters at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Wednesday, October 20th: • 6:00 p.m.: Free Workshop at the Invermere Public Library. “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” with keynote speaker Dr. Tom Ristimaki. Call 250-342-6416 or visit invermere. bclibrary.ca for more info.

Thursday, October 21st: • 5 - 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer at Lions Hall. Key note speaker is Dr. Lyle Oberg. Members free, nonmembers $5. For info and registration: 250-3422844 or info@cvchamber.ca.

• 6:00 p.m.: Drop in Volleyball Fun League starts at the Edgewater Elementary School gym. Game time 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Adults only. Every Thursday night. For fees and information contact Tammy Tutte: 250-270-0340.

Friday, October 22nd:

• 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Make Shrunken Heads at Monkey’s Uncle Toy Store. Ages 6+, drop-in. Heads and acccessories provided. For info: 250-342-2515.

• A la carte evening with Alex Fong, watercolour artist from the Artym Gallery at Eagle Ranch Restaurant, an exhibition and painting demonstration. For dinner reservations please call Eagle Ranch: 250342-6560 or 1-877-877-3889.

• 6:30 p.m.: Fall Supper at Invermere Community Hall. Sponsored by Canadian Martyrs Church.

Adults $15, Children under 12 $6, Children under four are free. Tickets available at Columbia Valley Trading, Fairmont Goldsmiths and churches.

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Saturday, October 23rd:

• Roaring Women Business Group meet for dinner at Portabella. The topic is financial health. Tickets

• Solo Exhibition by watercolour artist Alex Fong at Artym Gallery. For info: www.artymgallery.com or

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• 7 p.m.: Help Catch a Falling Star, a benefit event for Marianne Hollingsworth at the Invermere Community Hall. Light meal with entertainment and dance. Tickets are $25 at 1 Hour Photo, Tiffany’s Threds and Kicking Horse Coffee.

Sunday, October 24th: • 7:00 p.m.: Ghost Tours start at Fort Steele. Join in for a lantern lit walk through the darker side of Fort Steele. Runs October 24th - 31st. Ages 12 and up.

Ghosts welcome. For info: 250-417-6000.

Tuesday, October 26th: • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Flu Clinic at Invermere Community Hall. For info: 250-342-2360 or www. interiorhealth.ca.

• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Fernie Ghostriders at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

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Wednesday, October 27th: • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: The Economics of Private Land Conservation workshop at Cranbrook College of The Rockies. Register today: 250-489-8242 or cranbrookCE@cotr.bc.ca.

Thursday, October 28th: • 7 p.m.: You, Me and the SPP, a Canadian film subtitled Trading Democracy for Corporate Rule at David Thomson Secondary School Theatre.

Admission by donation. Presented by Council of Canadians in cooperation with the College of the Rockies. For info: 250-342-7252.

• 7 p.m.: Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Open House and Registration at Columbia Cycle Sports.

Waxing demos, ski videos, ski talk and refreshments.

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Saturday, October 30th: • 5:30 p.m.: Murder Mystery Dinner at Radium Resort. $40 + tax per adult. For tickets: 250-3479311.

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Alex Fong at Artym Gallery Submitted by Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery Next Friday, October 22nd, the Artym Gallery presents the next show in their à la carte series in conjunction with the Eagle Ranch Restaurant. The featured artist will be Alex Fong; he will be doing a painting demonstration at the restaurant amongst a display of his newest works. The exhibition will then continue at the Artym from Saturday October 23rd until the end of the month.

The paintings of Alex Fong are always fresh, whimsical and charming; his view of the world - a place full of joy and fun and happiness - is contagious and delightful.

Alex has a joie de vivre that is evident in all of his works and is expressed in his love for not only his art, but also for fine wine, delicious food and great company. “The good things in life should be enjoyed together,” Alex said.

One of the highlights of Mr. Fong’s last à la carte exhibition at Eagle Ranch was the creation of a group painting; an adventure that will be repeated this year.

Alex creates a sketch on canvas and throughout the evening, all guests are encouraged to paint a part

of it. Let your artistic skills (or lack thereof ) run rampant!

For those who attended the first a la carte with Alex Fong exhibition and helped to create the painting, there will be an auction for the piece with all proceeds going to charity.

As well as attending, Alex will be working his magic. This is a great opportunity to see an artist of his caliber paint in a relaxed, comfortable and amicable setting. Eagle Ranch, renowned for an extraordinary menu and presentation, has set aside all of their dining rooms for this event.

Enjoy an exhibition of Alex Fong’s newest paintings displayed in this impressive and novel setting.

Please call and make a reservation — this event has filled up quite quickly in the past.

Join everyone at the Artym and Alex Fong at Eagle Ranch restaurant on Friday, October 22nd to enjoy a great dinner in the midst of great art, a stunning view, and a really fun atmosphere.

For dining reservations, please call Eagle Ranch restaurant at 250-342-6560 or toll free at 1-877877-3889. Paintings by Alex Fong are available at the Artym Gallery and are viewable online at, www. artymgallery.com.

À LA CARTE ART — Paintings by Alex Fong will be on display at Eagle Ranch Restaurant, along with artist demonstrations, on October 22nd. The show will then move to the Artym Gallery until the end of the month.

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Join Alex and the Artym Gallery at the Eagle Ranch restaurant for an evening exhibition and painting demonstration while dining at Invermere’s most scenic restaurant. For dining reservations please call Eagle Ranch at 250-342-6560 or 877-877-3889. Alex will also be at the Artym Gallery Saturday, October 23rd 12-3 pm Paintings available online at artymgallery.com

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Library workshop to help change your life Submitted by Leah Shoemaker Invermere Public Library Dr. Tom Ristimaki, a self proclaimed connoisseur in the art of living, will be giving a presentation at the Invermere Public Library on October 20th, at 6:00 p.m.

This workshop, entitled, “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” comes highly recommended by library staff member Leah Shoemaker.

“After listening to him give a similar presentation, something just clicked and it changed the way I view the world,” said Ms. Shoemaker, who especially encourages students, who are often faced with life-changing decisions, to attend. The presentation is not just aimed at this age group though.

As the title suggests the presentation will appeal to all ages. Don’t we all

wonder what we can and will do with our one wild and precious life?

The workshop will be free to the public and will touch on world travel, fear, happiness, and will question attendees’ concepts of what is possible.

Dr. Ristimaki grew up in Kimberley, B.C. but his life has taken him across the globe, starting with a one year Rotary exchange to Japan at 17. He received his Bachelor’s degree at McMaster University as well as a Master’s degree at York University.

With scholarships and volunteer work he has mastered the art of traveling on a budget and is able to share this knowledge with his listeners. Dr. Ristamaki has served as a keynote speaker at several large conferences in Canada, Australia and the U.S.A. For more information call 250-342-6416 or visit invermere.bclibrary.ca.

How the World Really Works: College of the Rockies Submitted by Arnor Larson Course Facilitator Understanding the Predicament (How the World Really Works) is a new course starting at Invermere’s College of the Rockies, October 20th.

The predicament is the state of the world, from the environmental to the financial, and everything in between. And the understanding is foreseeing the future that people of limited means can look forward to unless those in positions of power change direction.

Prospects for our planet are not good. At present there are crises with the environment, health, education, finance, wars, news media, corporatism, democratic deficit, the public commons and more.

On a worldwide basis, turning the corner and making the required

change is unlikely, unless the majority appreciate the need to adjust their world view.

A thirst for understanding the predicament is what prompted course facilitator, Arnor Larson, to read hundreds of non-fiction books, scouring them for further materials. He has assembled some of the best films that explore these topics of importance.

These powerful films, along with subsequent discussions and notes on where to find further resources, should help attendees appreciate how the world really works. Those signed up will also receive reference lists to books, articles and other materials, including further films found online.

The course will run for six Wednesday evenings, from October 20th to November 24th, at 6:30 p.m.

For further information, 250-3427252. To register, 250-342-3210.

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Columbia House Long Term Care Benefit Thank you to the 20 musicians and performers who gave their time and talent to make the evening such a success.

Pat Hess, Franz Grasseger, Dwayne Diakiw, Kurt Reichel, Larry Newman, Bruce Smith, Pat O’Sulivan, Lisa O’Sullivan, Bernie Evans, John Cronin, George Blissner, Mel Hynes, Sharon Hynes, Elijah Beingessner, Sandra Beingessner, Marty Beingessner, Mike Smith, Fraser Smith, Bruce Childs and Bill Cropper.

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TIME FOR TEA — The seniors of Invermere enjoyed afternoon tea at the 16th annual Seniors Meet Seniors Harvest Tea at David Thompson Secondary School on Friday, October 8th. Students on the Cook Training course from grades 10 to 12 were on hand to provide sandwiches and cakes for close to 50 seniors. Left to right: Irene Walker, Grace Chabot, Millie Wiegand, Muriel Burns, Alice Stewart and Gladys Bradshaw.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The seniors of Invermere were out in force on Friday, October 8th, for the 16th annual Seniors Meet Seniors Harvest Tea at David Thompson Secondary School.

Close to 50 seniors came along to the free event to enjoy tea, cakes and sandwiches made by students of the chef training program at the high school.

Three kinds of sandwich and dozens of delicate cakes, scones and tarts were freshly made by the students, using a number of home grown ingredients from the community greenhouse.

“It’s a chance for seniors to come out and enjoy meeting other seniors and some really delicious tea and cakes,” said Grade 11 student Sarah Lochhead, who was volunteering for her second year at the tea.

“I find it really good fun; some of the seniors have some good stories to tell and it’s a nice chance to socialize with them.”

Around 15 students volunteered their time for this year’s event, with several returning for their second year in a row. The students, all from grades 10 to 12, are involved with the school’s chef training program, where they learn the fundamentals of professional cooking while preparing healthy meals for the entire school.

Many of their guests were familiar faces, as a large number of the attendees have been coming since the event started 16 years ago.

“I like to support their cooking class,” explained Gladys Bradshaw, who has been attending the teas since they began. “You seldom get to go out for afternoon tea any more, plus I enjoy interacting with the younger people. The food is excellent, the service is excellent and the whole program is a wonderful idea.”

Part of the focus of the tea is on using and promoting local produce, with bowls of fresh tomatoes from the community greenhouse being enjoyed by each table. Also on the menu from the on-site greenhouse were salad ingredients, including greens and edible flowers.

The chef training program aims to involve students with the entire process of creating a meal, from planting the seeds to harvesting and preparing the vegetables and fruit.

“Every bit of food here for the tea was made from scratch,” said Fritz Reisle, an instructor on the chef training program. “I like the idea of giving the students a variety of catering jobs to try and show the different opportunities there are with food and how creative they can be.”

After sandwiches and cakes a raffle draw was held to win the harvest-themed centrepieces from the tables, which were also locally grown.

Pursuant to section 176 of the Local Government Act, the District of Invermere has authority to provide financial assistance to community groups. Council invites applications for financial assistance in preparation of its 2011 budget. The total budget allocation for grants is $10,000. Those groups or organizations wishing to apply for financial assistance are requested to make written application to the Council before November 10, 2010.

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YOUR MONEY

Saving up money for an emergency The first step to any financial plan is not how to invest your money or whether or not to go variable or fixed on your mortgage term, it is to make sure that you can survive a rainy day. This concept has almost become extinct in the age of low interest rates and puts many Canadians at risk. A recent survey by the Canadian Payroll Association suggests that 59 percent of Canadians can’t afford to go without one paycheque.

Where to start?

We were all given a gift to help save for emergencies in the form of a tax-free savings account. These accounts are a perfect way to set aside money for unexpected moments. It is usually recommended that a family set aside three to six months income but given the economic climate we are in, starting with one to two months income would be a great start.

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Friday, October 22nd, 6:30 p.m.

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Kootenay Business Mag’s Best of 2010 2010

The winners are in ... !

For the 13th year in a row, Kootnay Business Magazine — published in Cranbrook by Koocanusa Publications — has announced the East Kootenay winners of their annual Best of Business Awards.

The winners of awards in both the East and West Kootenay were announced in the magazine’s September/October edition on newsstands now.

According to the publisher, it is their most popular edition of the year and comprises the responses of surveys sent out to 30,000 readers who are asked to rank more than 16,000 business to determine Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.

As usual, the businesses of the Columbia Valley have cashed in on the precious metals.

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The Winners!

• Art Gallery: Artym Gallery, Invermere — Bronze • Auto Service: Chalet GM, Kimberley — Platinum • Automotive Salesperson: Daniel Powell, Chalet GM, Kimberley — Platinum • Bed & Breakfast: Earl Grey Lodge, Panorama — Bronze • Beer/Wine Making Store: Majestic U-Brew and Wine, Invermere — Bronze • Boat and Marine Dealer: Fraser Marine, Invermere — Gold • Bowling Alley: Valley Alley Bowling Centre, Invermere — Bronze • Camera Shop: Invermere

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room Furniture Galleries, Cranbrook — Gold • Furniture Store: Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Cranbrook — Silver • Hamburger Place: Dairy Queen, Cranbrook/Invermere — Gold • Helicopter Service: RK Heli-ski, Panorama — Gold • Hostel: First Tracks Hostel, Panorama — Platinum • Hot Springs Getaway: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Fairmont Hot Springs — Platinum • Hot Springs Getaway: Radium Hot Springs, Radium — Gold • Hot Springs Getaway: Radium Hot Springs Lodge, Radium — Silver • Hot Springs Getaway: Village of Radium Hot Springs, Radium — Bronze • Ice Cream/Desert Shop:

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Lyle Oberg talks business in Invermere

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Albertan politician and former member of the Legislative Assembly, Dr. Lyle Oberg is visiting Invermere on Thursday, October 21st, as part of national Small Business Week.

As keynote speaker at an after-hours mixer at Lions Halls in Invermere, Dr. Oberg will deliver a speech on competing in a global economy, from the perspective of a small business.

Free for members of the Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Oberg’s talk will draw on his background as a minister, small business owner and CEO. A medical practitioner by profession, Dr. Oberg first entered politics in 1993, elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as a Progressive Conservative.

By 1997, Dr. Oberg had won a second term and was appointed Minister of Social Services. The next two years saw him overseeing children’s services and social welfare, while introducing initiatives such as increasing resources for those with autism, and the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome prevention program.

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Alberta, from schools to universities, as well as controlling immigration for the province. In his five-year term he oversaw the creation of Alberta’s Commission on Learning, implementing many of its recommendations, including reducing class sizes across Alberta.

Following his reelection in 2004, Dr. Oberg joined the Cabinet for a third time, as Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, and was given charge of the $10 billion Capital Project list.

This was followed by a spell as Minister of Finance in 2006, when he outsourced the province’s investment portfolio of close to $75 billion and delivered the 2007 Alberta Budget speech.

Along with his political career, Dr. Oberg has owned and run a number of businesses, including his own medical practice and later establishing DNA sequencing company C2DNA. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of Olympia Trust and Siksika Resource Development Ltd. Tickets for Dr. Oberg’s talk are available by contacting the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The talk is on October 21st, from 5 to 7 p.m. and is free to Chamber of Commerce members, $5 for non-members. To book call 250-342-2844, or e-mail info@cvchamber.ca.

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Province releases three-year action plan for small business

By Pioneer Staff A three-year action plan to guide government’s support for small businesses in B.C. was released this month by Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development.

Details of the action plan were drawn from Iain Black, B.C. Minister 44 public consultations, for Small Business, led by the Small Business Technology and Economic Roundtable volunteer Development board and involving the input of more than 900 small business owners and operators from across British Columbia. The roundtable’s 5th Annual Report to Government, released Oct. 2010

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4, also informed the plan.

“The strength of B.C.’s small business sector depends on dynamic conversations and collaborations between government and industry,” said Black.

“We are listening, and we’re continuing to invest in a tool-kit that makes it easier to open, operate and expand a business in British Columbia.”

The Action Plan for Small Business 2010-13 focuses on six strategies: • Simplify the regulatory environment through programs like BizPaL, the Mobile Business Licence, and an initiative to bring more government forms online.

• Invest in human resources and succession planning, through Labour Market Agreement programs.

• Improve productivity and competitiveness, through workshops, trade agreements and competitive tax policies.

• Support innovation and growth, through clean technology funding, small business export supports

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and improved access to financing.

• Foster a culture of entrepreneurship, through Small Business Month, Junior Achievement and New Ventures BC. • Communicate with small businesses, through Small Business Roundtable consultations, including those tailored for Aboriginal business.

As part of the Vancouver Board of Trade Luncheon, Black also released the Outcomes Report, highlighting results achieved since the launch of the first Action Plan in 2007.

“The outcomes report is useful in clearly showing how government has achieved, or is in the process of achieving, all 26 initiatives set out in 2007,” said Linda Larson, vice-chair of the Small Business Roundtable.

“Of course, there are always avenues for improvements and we will continue to consult with businesses and press government forward in its commitments.”

For a copy of the action plans, visit www.resourcecentre.gov.bc.ca/publications.htm.

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Winter Craft Fair November 20th 2010

Invermere Community Hall from 12-8 pm.

To book a table, please call Faith Saunders at (250) 342-9213 ext 110.

There will be a bake sale for anyone willing to donate.

Come and register for Friends Club on

Thursday, October 14, 2010.

FACING THE HEAT — Invermere’s fire department is seeking volunteers for their junior firefighter program. Recruits will train alongside firefighters and fill supporting roles on real emergency call-outs, such as this one at K2 Ranch in 2006.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The volunteer fire department of Invermere is looking for new recruits, aged 16 to 18, to join their junior firefighter program.

The program, which runs year round, allows young men and women to train alongside Invermere’s firefighters and serve in a supporting role in actual emergencies.

Open to all 16-, 17- and 18-year-olds from the District of Invermere, the training will quickly allow volunteers to become an integral part of the firefighting team at accident sites, fires, and search and rescue operations.

“The recruits get to go through exactly the same training as we go through,” said Deputy Fire Chief, Tom McNeil. “We start with the very basics, putting on and taking off gear, with one minute to get gear on and one minute for the self-contained breathing apparatus. Then there are drills on how to raise and use ladders and so on.”

After learning the basics, junior firefighters can get involved with more advanced training, such as methods of controlling forest fires, forcing entry to buildings and fighting practice burns.

Juniors will also get to take part in the latest training program at the fire hall, the National Fire Protec-

tion Association 1001 course, an in depth practical and written course supervised by the College of the Rockies.

This is the same training all full members at the fire hall go through.

“We teach them to be able to look at a problem, analyze it and provide a solution,” Deputy Chief McNeil explained. “This is something which they can apply to other areas of their lives. Being a junior firefighter really provides skills they will need in everyday life as well.”

Junior firefighters must commit to attending weekly fire practices and, if selected, will join a demanding, long-term program, with the potential to become a full member at the age of 19.

For safety reasons juniors are limited to supporting roles during actual emergency situations, but still carry out important jobs such as establishing a water supply, changing air packs and manning exterior hoses.

“It should be understood that despite the training and supervision provided, firefighting is a dangerous activity,” Deputy Chief McNeil said, “Serious injury is a possibility, although fire officers will make every effort to minimize the junior firefighters’ exposure to danger.”

To sign up or for more information, contact Fire Chief Roger Ekman on 250-342-3200.

A fun night for the whole family at Lake Windermere Alliance Church from 6:30-8:00 pm

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Mountaineering pioneer celebrates eightieth birthday in Bugaboos

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Watching the corners of Leo Grillmair’s eyes crinkle in laughter as he raises his beer stein in a toast to a room of his closest family and friends, it is difficult to conclude anything other than that this man has lived a life of understated greatness.

Leo’s life story exemplifies, in the most literal sense, the words John Muir once wrote: “Doubly happy, however, is the man to whom lofty mountaintops are within reach.”

Leo has pointedly directed his life towards the mountains since his earliest years in Linz, Austria, and has climbed or skied his way to their summits, resulting in an infectious happiness that is nearly palpable.

“He just has this buoyancy about him,” his wife Lynne said. “He is always whistling and singing. I think he’s sort of the eternal optimist.”

Leo grew up as one of 10 children in a small cabin in the Austrian woods in a family he described as “dirt poor.” At 13, he became an apprentice plumber as the Second World War progressed to Austria.

Two years later, he participated in pre-military training in a mountain warfare troop that learned to operate using skis, which ignited a lifelong relationship with snow-covered peaks.

“We kids, we didn’t think about all the injustice of the war, we were just concerned with having fun in the mountains,” Leo said. “To survive those early years, that was really mostly luck.”

After the war, Leo heard of a program that would help pay for skilled tradesman to travel to Canada. He signed up immediately as a plumber, and convinced CLIMB ON ­— Leo Grillmair mountain climbing in the Bugaboos, 1969. his longtime friend Hans Gmoser to join him as an Photo by the late Hans Gmoser electrician.

“I managed to talk Hans into it, and then it was an entirely different thing,” he said.

When a wealthy client offered to pay to try skiing climbing, skiing, and pushing the limits of what had With visions of climbing and skiing Canada’s been accomplished on the faces of Canadian moun- with assistance from a helicopter, Leo and Hans were great mountain ranges, the duo requested simply to be tains, including Leo’s best-known ascent in 1952 of hesitant. “Hans and I didn’t go up there with money, sent to “the mountains.” They were instead shipped to the Grillmair Chimneys on Mt. Yamnuska. and we didn’t know if it would work. But we tried it, Edmonton, and disembarked from the train brokenLeo and Hans became certified guides and ven- and it did, and it was unstoppable,” Leo said. hearted.

With financial help from clients, Leo and Hans tured into the Bugaboos, a startling granite mountain With little money or knowledge of the English range west of Brisco. Leo’s initial reaction to the sight ran the construction of Bugaboo Lodge, which opened language, Leo and Hans joined a logging crew near of the Bugaboos is still one he has today, he said. in 1967.

Edmonton, but were fired shortly after for trying to The lodge became known as the birthplace of heli“By anybody’s standard, it’s amazing. It’s awe-infell four trees at once in a comical mishap that resulted spiring. It hits you so fast when you come around the skiing in Canada, and remains operational today as in a broken saw and an unimpressed foreman. corner on the road and see them, it’s just a ‘whoosh’ part of Canadian Mountain Holidays.

Eventually, but not without struggle, Leo and sort of feeling.”

Leo spent 25 years as the lodge’s manager and Hans were able to finally satisfy their thirst for the Leo and Hans began touring and guiding in the head guide, where he was able to lead a life of hard mountains when they found work as a plumber and area, unaware they were on the verge of revolutionelectrician in the Bow Valley. Here, the two explored, izing back country skiing.

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“It was my love to begin with, and here I could be paid to do it, and often do it with some wonderful people,” he said. “We lived a good life, we did. And I still do.”

Leo once guided Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, whom he described as “just the most wonderful person.”

While working at the lodge, Leo met his wife Lynne, who was hired as the lodge’s cook. Leo admired Lynne’s ability to keep pace with him in the mountains, both on skis and on foot.

“I realized how tough that girl was, and I said, ‘Hey, this is my kind of girl.’ Today, I have a tough time keeping up to her,” he said, laughing.

Leo and Lynne married in 1975, and now live in Brisco, where Leo woodworks and Lynne paints.

At a celebration of his 80th birthday at Bugaboo Lodge last weekend, it was obvious that although Leo retired from guiding in 1992, his legacy lives on.

Family, friends, and guiding colleagues traveled to the lodge to honour the man whose passion for enjoying the mountains has touched them all.

Guiding greats Sid Feuz and Rudi Gertsch, current lodge manager Dave Cochrane, neighbours, and longtime friends spoke of Leo’s character and accomplishments.

“Leo was a great guide to work for — to work with,” renowned Swiss guide Rudi Gertsch said. “Not just for guiding, but the other stuff too. Between skiing and climbing in the summer, there were definitely some great moments guiding with Leo. He’d always have fun with his group, he’d just yodel away.”

Dave Cochrane, who took over from Leo as lodge manager, said, “When I first came to be manager, I wondered how I was going to fill the boots of Leo and Hans.”

Choking up, Dave added, “It’s certainly a privilege to work here. Thank you for setting it up and allowing me to work in a great place.”

In one of the long-standing traditions of Bugaboo Lodge meals, Leo stood from the dinner table to tell a story of past adventures.

“Years ago, we had a huge problem. We had this double roof that collected snow and had to be cleaned off all the time. We were always sending guides onto the roof to clear the snow,” he said. “This one time, we had a huge amount of snow sitting on top of the roof.

None of the guides wanted to go up on the roof and saw it off.”

While trying to decide how to clear the snow before it buckled the roof, the helicopter pilot suggested to Leo that he bounce the helicopter’s landing gear on the snow to break it off.

“Up he goes, and I’m down below taking pictures,” described Leo. “He bounces, and whammo!

Some comes off, and again, whammo! I’m thinking this is fantastic, but all of a sudden somebody runs out yelling, ‘Stop! Stop! Stop!’

“I walk into the lodge to discover he’s the best chimney sweeper I’ve ever seen.

“His rotor wash blew dark black soot all over everything in the lodge. You can’t imagine what it looked like.”

Leo admitted he made a swift exit from the lodge and didn’t return for the day in order to avoid the wrath of Lynne, who spent the afternoon cleaning soot from the living room while Leo went skiing.

Leo’s life was dotted with countless similar adventures. It’s a wonder he even made it to his 80th birthday, he said.

“At my lifestyle, it’s amazing … someone once said to me that I had horseshoes up my ass. I told them I had an entire damn ranch.”

Now that he’s made it to the milestone birthday, he couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate, he said.

“It is nice to have so many friends here. There are so many really good friends who have been with me for so long. What else is more important than friends?

I think a birthday like that, it couldn’t be nicer.”

ADVENTURER — Top: Leo Grillmair (centre) with his closest friend, Hans Gmoser (right), and their climbing partner, Franz Dopf, in 1953 when Leo was only 23 years old; Bottom: Leo Grillmair ski touring near the Bugaboos.

Photos courtesy of Canadian Mountain

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MLA Meeting Day

DTSS film night addresses corporate rule in Canada

Thursday, October 21st Please call 1 866 870 4188 to book an appointment

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

www.NormMacdonald.ca | norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca

FREE FLU CLINICS

A feature documentary which aims to expose the corporate agenda threatening the democracy of North America will be shown at David Thompson Secondary School on October 28th.

You, Me and the SPP: Trading Democracy for Corporate Rule, is the second in a series of three documentaries being shown at the school. It focuses on the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America, introduced to Canada in 2005.

The documentary, by Canadian Paul Manly, evaluates the reasoning given by governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States for developing the partnership. It also claims to expose the corporate agenda behind it, revealing secrets about the agreement.

“The SPP is one of those issues that really ignited a number of people in Canada” said Arnor Larson, who has helped select the series of documentaries. “This documentary tells about it from very much a Canadian perspective, with Canadian interviewees.”

The documentary, which will be shown at 7 p.m, is offered jointly by the Council of Canadians and the College of the Rockies.

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The flu (influenza) is highly contagious. Getting your flu shot protects you and those around you – at home, school and work.

For more information contact your local health office, call flu line: 250-342-2360

AthAlmer expAnsion project —site Activity UnderwAy BC Hydro would like to advise the public that project activities at the Athalmer Substation site are underway. These activities include some heavy equipment traffic and higher volume traffic activity in the immediate area of the Athalmer Substation, located at the junction of highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road, adjacent to the BC Hydro Invermere office and the Regional District East Kootenay office. In order to safely prepare for work at the Athalmer Substation, short outages may be required. BC Hydro will provide advance notice of planned outage dates and times to all affected customers.

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The expansion project is required in order to improve reliability and effectively support growth in the Columbia Valley. BC Hydro recognizes the inconvenience that this interruption may cause, and will complete the work as safely and efficiently as possible.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about the Athalmer Expansion Project, please contact Diane Tammen, Community Relations Manager at 250 489 6862.

Although most have never heard of it, the Security and Prosperity Partnership was signed in March 2005

by Paul Martin, George Bush and Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico.

Opponents of the partnership claim it to be undemocratic and a direct threat to the independent authority of the three countries, bypassing their parliamentary systems and placing control of regulatory integration in the hands of large corporations.

In addition to harmonizing health, safety, environmental concerns, and labour standards, the SPP also includes integration of military and security structures between the three countries.

“Incrementally through a number of things like the SPP we are losing our democratic voices,” Mr. Larson added.

“Since such important matters have not gone before the legislatures of the countries involved, it seems that citizens, and indeed their elected representatives, are being bypassed on issues that affect the lives of all citizens.”

Admission to see this movie is by donation. The final film in the series will be Myths for Profit: Canada’s Role In Industries of War and Peace, by Amy Miller, on November 25th.

The Invermere Men’s Soccer Team would like to extend a hearty THANK YOU to Panorama Mountain Village, Schickedanz West and Copper City Saloon for their generous sponsorship during the 2010 season.

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Autumn on Sinclair Creek Trail Radium’s Sinclair Creek Trail is rich with fall colours at this time of year, and abounds with wildlife during any season. Over the past few weeks, Radium residents have reported seeing spawning salmon in the creek alongside the trail.

According to Radium’s Chief Administrative Officer Mark Read, the salmon haven’t been spotted in the creek for a number of years.

Pictured: The trail along Sinclair Creek is carpeted with falling orange leaves (left); A doe and her fawn soak up the last remaining sunlight of the day while munching grass beside the path (right).

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Warbrick Towing & Salvage warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

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

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

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

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

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

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

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

Irrigation System Blowout Specialists Colin 250-688-1229 • Hope 250-688-2229 colin.goldsmith@hotmail.com

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com Daren Noble LANDSCAPING: • Bobcat Work • Post Holes

HAULING:

Delicious Sushi

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

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

• Fill • Sand • Gravel

250.341.5886 • 250.349.5882 Serving The Entire Valley

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

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

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

BOOKKEEPING REGISTERED QUICKBOOKS PRO ADVISORS

Phone: (250) 341-1164 Phone: (250) 688-0946 www.leveringtondata.com

Box 2952, Invermere BC V0A 1K0, Canada

• 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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HERE TO SERVE YOU INVERMERE GLASS LTD. • Shower Doors • Mirrors • Auto • Home • Commercial

Telephone: 250-342-3659

Jeff Watson

invermereglass@cyberlink.bc.ca

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

Fine Homeservices

East Kootenay Electrical Services Licensed Contractor

VACUUM CENTRE

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

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

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:

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CERTIFIED & LICENSED

ALL WORK

GUARANTEED

www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com info@cranbrookpestcontrol.com

250-426-9586

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

• Bobcat • Mini Hoe • Dump Truck • Rock Walls • Top Soil • Sand • Gravel

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

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

Complete Automotive Repairs

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

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

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

Kitchens, Bathrooms & Closets Design Consultants

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

Invermere

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

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

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

Certified Technician

Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

Dunlop Contracting

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Dean Hubman

Box 2206 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

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HERE TO SERVE YOU • Millwork • Cabinets • Stairs • Custom Framing • Renovations

Mike Cope

250.342.1024

Journeyman Carpenters

• • • •

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

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

HTH Contracting Ltd. Building

Renovating

Finishing

• • • •

Residential

250.341.5426

Framing

250-342-5682

Commercial

Ken Johnson

support@diekri.com www.diekri.com

250.341.5427

Over 18 years experience

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals 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

Dangerous Tree Removal Serving the valley for over 30 years.

Topping and Disposal

Let the professional do it!

Call Rolf

The Radium Woodcarver FREE ESTIMATES

250-347-9208

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

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

You’re invited to see our

Dieter Soellner, BSc 250.688.8885

250.349.5564

• NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

Diekri Technology Inc.

Jesse Vader

invermereelectric@gmail.com

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Kyle Moll 250-341-5603

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

RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

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

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

LICENSED

250-341-5096

250-346-6886

pwallace@confederationloghomes.com

The Deck Guy • Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

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

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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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

LAMBERT-KIPP

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

Interior / Exterior / working locally

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

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy

Interior World

Come in and browse our giftware

window fashions

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

250-342-6612

Need Blinds?

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

www.korupaintinginc.ca

• 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

colorworks Painting Inc.

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

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

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

Kari & John Mason

250-342-1355

250.270.0821

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

Invermere • Panorama

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

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

250-341-8501 Senior Discount

Lambert

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists Call for pre-winter eavestrough, and chimney cleaning 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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Educators invited to get outdoors in the Kootenays Submitted by the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network Most Canadians spends 90 percent of their time inside, according to research, and the average 10 to 16-yearold spends 53 hours per week in front of a screen.

Children can identify corporate brands more readily than the trees in their own backyards.

In an attempt to turn these statistics around, educators from across B.C. are invited to attend a local professional development conference focused on getting students outdoors and reconnected with their natural heritage.

Get Outdoors in the Kootenays!, which takes place October 22nd to 24th at Blue Lake Forest Education Centre in the East Kootenay, is an opportunity for both formal and informal educators to discover new and fun ways to teach students in, about and for the environment.

The weekend will include hands-on workshops with the Ministry of Educa-

tion’s Environmental Learning and Experience framework and Get Outdoors curriculum and interpretive hike with local ethnobotanist Michael Keefer.

Also on offer to attendees is a panel discussion exploring provincial and regional visions for environmental education and lots of opportunities to network, share ideas, and have fun with fellow educators.

The cost for the weekend is $49, thanks to financial support provided by Columbia Basin Trust, B.C. Hydro, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, and Walking the Talk/The B.C. UN Regional Centre of Expertise.

Jointly coordinated by the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) and the Environmental Educators Provincial Specialist Association (EEPSA), the event is timed to align with the October 22nd Provincial Specialist Association professional development day.

For more information or to register, please contact admin@cbeen.org. The sign-up deadline is October 19th.

EDUCATORS UNITE — The 2009 educators conference was enjoyed by more than 20 educators from across B.C. This year’s event will be held at Blue Lake Forest Education Centre, near Canal Flats. Registration for the event is $49 and closes on Tuesday, October 19th.

Photo by Stewart Wilson

HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing

Lake Auto Services

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

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

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

Call (250) 342-5089

Al Tallman

Radium Hot Springs Esso

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

385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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Pioneer Classifieds

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

GARAGE SALE

ANNOUNCEMENT

STORAGE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

October 16, 9am-12pm, three family sale, 121-7th Avenue (down from library).

WVSS AGM at NAPA, Oct 19th at 7 p.m. All sledders welcome! 250342-0005.

Saturday, October 16, 9am3pm, 4950 Stoddart Creek Road (Setetkwa Golf Course turn off), sectional couch, queen pine bed frame, futon with frame, etc.

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.

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.

Bright 1 bdrm, walk-out suite, in quiet Invermere neighborhood, available immediately. Furnished, N/S, N/P, references required, $850/ month including utilities, cable, and internet, 250-341-5956.

Invermere, 1 bdrm basement suite, $600/month, includes W/D, utilities, separate entrance, internet, N/S, N/P, available immediately, 250-341-5096 or 250-341-5520.

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

2 bdrm, bright, spacious, basement suite, W/D, private entrance, fabulous lake view, N/P, N/S, $750/month + utilities, available November 1, 250-342-0020.

Invermere, Wilder Subdivision, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished home, N/S, N/P, available October 1, $1600/ month + utilities, references + DD required, 403-246-6680.

1 bdrm, large walkout, bright, large windows, private backyard, walk D/T, W/D, D/W, N/S, N/P, $850/ month inclusive, 403-922-8518.

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.

#17- 640 Upper Lakeview Road (Highlands), Saturday, October 16, 10am-1pm, no early birds!

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all.

Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 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.

Best Life Retreat An Amazing ‘STAYCATION’ in Radium Hot Springs, B.C. Friday, Nov 12, Saturday Nov 13, Sunday Nov 14, 2010 $399.00 3 days of Spa: entertainment: fabulous local food; business discounts; down time to shop/hot pool/read/connect/hike/bike/visit mini Trade Fair plus meet dynamic Facilitators who share their proven recipes for a BALANCED LIFE in your RELATIONSHIPS, SPIRITUALITY, WORK, FINANCES, RECREATION/ CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY, HEALTH & BEAUTY. Early registration by October 15, enter to win a $390 prize. www.bestliferetreats.com Facebook: search Best Life Retreat, info@bestliferetreat.com.

250347-2121.

10% off at The Windy Café!

Once again, enjoy a 10% discount off your bill! 250-342-6001.

Winter Craft Fair will be held on November 20th 2010 at the Community Hall from 12-8 pm.

To book a table, please call Faith Saunders at (250) 342-9213 ext 110. There will be a bake sale for anyone willing to donate.

CHEERS & JEERS Jeers to the tattered and torn strange flag seen daily in Windermere on Hwy 93/95, the flag flies on the lot of an abandoned building. It should have been hauled down for the last time by the proprietor. It is a real eye sore and negative symbol for Windermere. Shame on you.

Cheers to the staff and owners of Rocky River Grill for putting on the charity turkey dinner on Monday night. The food was fabulous, especially the cupcakes.

Cheers to the staff at the Radium Hot Springs pools for being so kind.

STORAGE Secure self storage, call Suzanne, 403-390-4513.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637

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

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

New, commercial office, and/or retail space for rent. Prime location, D/T Invermere, excellent monthly rates, furnished, kitchen, available now. 250-341-5788.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED Private room w/ cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P, 250-342-4020.

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

Wanted, roommate for lovely 2 bdrm Fairmont basement suite, $450/month per person + DD. W/D, parking space, D/W, utilities included, internet available, must be a non-smoker and quiet, no partiers. Other occupant is 25-yearold, professional female, 250-3416299 and ask for Kate.

Beautiful, large house on the lake in Invermere, sharing with one other, furnished, 1 bdrm available, own bath, all appliances, cable, internet, and utilities included, $500/month, 250-342-1791.

Fairmont, great walkout basement suite, 2 bdrm, full bath, clothes washer, fully furnished, central location, internet, power, and cable included, $790/month, 250-3452108 or 250-688-0727.

Radium, furnished apartments available Oct 1. 1-2 bdrm, 1-1 bdrm, and 2 –bachelors. Includes all utilities, parking and cable. N/S, pet possible, DD required. 2 bdrm - $800/month, 1 bdrm - $650/ month, Bachelor - $550/month.

Contact Joan at 250-342-7517 for viewing.

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.

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.

Apartment for rent, 1800 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, huge balcony with view, utilities included, $1250/ month, 403-519-0447.

Large 2 bdrm, main floor four-plex unit in Windermere, 5 appliances included, W/D, near beach, $700/ month, 403-239-2017.

3 bdrm upper suite for rent in Radium with 5 appliances included, $800/month + utilities, references required, 250-347-9345.

Fairmont, bright, spacious, 2 bdrm walk-out, laminate and tile throughout, N/S, 5 appliances, $900/month + utilities, DD and references required, 250-270-0710.

Furnished studio suite in newer home, utilities, cable, internet, and laundry included, available immediately, $600/month, 250688-0965.

Columere Park, bright 1 bdrm, furnished, large, upstairs suite, clean and quiet, $700/month, 250345-6524.

HILLCREST Furnished Apartments, utilities included, 1 bdrm units $600/month, 2 bdrm units $800/ month, 250-341-1182.

2 bdrm, N/S, N/P, walking distance to D/T Invermere, available end of October, $985/month + DD, F/S, W/D, D/W, and utilities included, 250-342-1584 or 250-342-8679.

house FOR RENT Canal Flats, 3 bdrm trailer, W/D, available immediately, $550/ month, phone Vic 250-349-5264.

Invermere, 3 bdrm semi-detached home near schools and D/T. N/S, possible pets, DD required. $850/ month + utilities. Contact Joan, 250-342-7517, for viewing.

Beautiful Windermere acreage, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, w/garage on 24 acres less than 5 minutes from Windermere. Newer home, $1050/ month. Linda 403-244-8402.

In Edgewater, 2 bdrm house with yard and workshop. $550/month.

2 bdrm apartment with yard, heat included $550/month. 1 bdrm apartment $450/month. 250-3422898.

3 bdrm half duplex in Invermere, $900/month. 250-342-3195.

Small 2 bdrm house, Main Street East – Radium, besides Rockies Pizzeria, $950/month plus DD and utilities. Will negotiate long term lease, well behaved pets welcome.

250-342-1760.

Travelling – looking for a house sitter that will rent a new 1 bdrm cabin on acreage, 15 minutes to Invermere, $800/month, utilities included with hot tub, 250-3411577 or 250-347-6420, leaving November 17 for 5 months, 4x4 an asset.

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Pioneer Classifieds

• 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

house for sale

MISC. FOR SALE

FOR RENT

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.

1 bdrm fully furnished condo in the luxurious Sable Ridge! King size bed, Penthouse furnishings and everything you need to make this retreat like condo home. Largest 1 bdrm condo features a spacious living and dining room, pool, hot tubs, views of the Rockies, heated parking, insuite laundry, water, heat, electricity. Only $900/ month. Minimum 6 months lease.

References required. Available November 1. 403-861-5656.

1 bdrm, luxury condo, for long term rent in Sable Ridge Resort, Radium, fully furnished and stocked with amenities, just move in! Furnished with Penthouse furnishings, gourmet kitchen, in-suite laundry, queen bed, flat screen TV, Blu Ray dvd, 3rd floor, fireplace, BBQ, underground parking, outdoor hot tubs, clubhouse, and seasonal pool. Long term rental Available November 1, $750/month including utilities. JOE 403-8300799.

Revenue/Income property for sale in Edgewater. Renovated fourplex plus separate 2 bdrm house with yard and workshop. $350,000. 250342-2898.

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.

condo for sale

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

Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

3 bdrm, house in Edgewater, F/S/D, washer/dryer, wood and oil heat, large fenced lot, available October 15, $800/month, 250-342-3417 or 250-347-9768.

4 bdrm, 1 bath, mobile home in Windermere, wood stove, lots of storage, fenced yard and shed, N/S, N/P, $800/month, $400 DD, utilities not included, references required, 250-688-0106.

Fairmont, 3 bdrm, bungalow for rent, $1100/month + utilities, 250342-9552.

In Radium, cozy, bright, 2 bdrm trailer on large private lot, all appliances, 2 out buildings for lots of storage, $950/month + utilities, N/S, DD, 250-342-3841.

3 bdrm or larger property wanted for seasonal rental, December 1st to March 31st, must be furnished and walking distance to D/T Invermere, 250-688-0244.

Newly renovated home in Invermere, reduced rent during renovation period, $900/month, energy efficient, spectacular 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with all major appliances, over-looking the lake, 250-342-3688.

3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, mobile home in Juniper Heights, $1100/month including utilities + DD, no dogs, 250-341-7861.

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

Condos on Tenth, 1 bdrm available immediately, laundry, vehicle plug-in, guest room available for company, close to Sobeys and Hospital, N/P, $650/month + DD, quiet building, upper unit. 250342-2287.

RADIUM, 2nd floor condo, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, 4 appliances, in-suite laundry, fireplace, propane BBQ hookup, secure underground parking, furnished or unfurnished.

N/S, N/P, $1000/month including utilities. DD and references required. Available immediately.

Pictures on Craigslist-Kootenays.

Call Susan 250-422-3510.

2 bdrm, 5 appliances, F/P, underground, parking. N/S, $950/month including utilities.

References required. 250-3417448.

Invermere, spacious, tastefully decorated, furnished, lake front, views, centrally located, parking, $1300/month, 1-866-313-4762, available until June.

New townhome for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, in Cedarwood Glen Estates, D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $1350/month, available October 1, 250-341-1182.

D/T Invermere townhouse for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, garage, very private, perfect location, gorgeous views, N/P, N/S, $975/month + utilities, available immediately, 250-342-0020.

2 bdrm, 2 full bath, Radium, access to pool and hot tub, underground parking, N/S, N/P, $900/month including utilities, available immediately. 250-270-0377

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Radium, spacious floor plan, private balcony faces Sinclair Creek, $725/month + Hydro, N/S, N/P, references required, please call 250-347-9210.

3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, unfurnished town home, D/T Invermere, W/D, steps to main street, available immediately, $1250/month + utilities, 250-688-0244.

½ duplex in Radium Hot Springs. 3 bdrm, 3 full baths, beautiful patio, BBQ, patio furniture, available November 1st. Contact 403-2883743 or email msalas@shaw.ca for info and pictures.

Akiskinook Resort, 1 bdrm condo, fully furnished and equipped, pool and spa, $700/month, includes cable, 403-281-3991.

house for sale

1 bdrm condo, N/P, N/S, $650/ month, available immediately, clost to D/T Invermere, 250-3426226, ask for Neo, call during daytime.

Sable Ridge condos for rent. One bdrm, top floor, fully furnished, $825/month; 3 bdrms + Den, top floor, fully furnished, $1995/ month. Please call 403-630-7464.

2 bdrm, 2 bath, new luxury furnished condo in D/T Invermere, awesome lake view, hot tub access, in suite laundry, $1200/month, 250-688-0244.

Radium, Pinewood condo, 2 bdrm with loft, 2 bath, F/P, $1100/ month, includes underground parking, utilities, N/P, N/S, 403615-9989.

Available October 1, Black Forest Village, 2 bdrm, south facing unit, new flooring, upgraded appliances, deck, laundry, storage, single car garage, easy access to D/T, $1000/ month + Hydro. Call Lindsay, 403251-6947 to view.

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! $219,900, No agents please. 250341-5170.

Kids large corner bookshelf unit with drawers, $30; Computer Desk, $40. 250-342-0399 or 250-3415956.

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

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.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

Support Rockies Hockey!

Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250-342-6908.

FREE Mobile Home with travel trailer addition, must be moved, 250-348-2529 (Parson General Store).

Firewood for sale, fir and pine mix $235, larch $300, pine $180, all wood split and delivered. 250-3415551.

MISC. FOR SALE

Quality Top Soil & Manure.

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

Firewood, fir, $200/cord. You haul, 9194 Delphine Avenue, Wilmer. Call Fred, 250-342-9480.

V7 Vibration for health, vibration workout machine, 10 minutes is like an hour workout, paid $1600, asking $800, contact Rising Sun Massage and Spa, 250-341-5668.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Tuesdays at noon

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, www.fmsguitars.com/ house.

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Pioneer Classifieds MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES for sale

Two sets of log bunk beds, like new, paid $1200 each, asking $1300 for both or $700/each, 250-342-5159.

Reduced, 2006 Ford Focus SES wagon, fully loaded, heated seats, tinted windows, one season used winter tires included, 84,000km, $10,000. 250-341-7833.

4” hot tub covers, any size $499 until the end of October, Valley Spas, 250-342-3922.

Piano, apartment size, full keyboard, beautiful inside and out, $1500, 250-342-6114.

Floor Model Blowout!!

Coyote Drifter, regular $8500, sale $6000, also, 2-person Stingray, regular $5500, sale $4500. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922.

Teak bedroom suite, 9-drawer dresser with large mirror, chest of drawers, bed, and mattress. 250342-9763.

Truck canopy for 8’ box, $300 OBO; 48” complete single bed $50; dresser $10. 250-342-3104.

MACHINERY FOR RENT

1993 Ford Ranger LT, 5 speed, 4 litre Super Cab, 164,000km, $3,500 OBO. 250-342-9636.

1992 Honda Acord, runs well 344,000km, $1000 OBO, 250-3476542.

1996 Caravan, comes with electric wheel chair and lift, excellent shape, $4000; 1978 GMC Crew Cab, ½ ton, 2 wheel drive, $500; 1964 Fargo, ¾ ton, 4x4, comes with P.T.O. Winch and tilt deck, $500. Call 250342-4415.

2006 Hyundai Accent, excellent condition, low mileage, includes 4 new winter tires, $7500 OBO, 250342-0020.

2006 Dodge Caravan, 64,000 km, excellent condition, well maintained, new brakes, power package, $8900, 250-342-1031.

2005 GMC 3500 Duramax Diesel, 4x4, Allison Transmission, fully loaded, SLT, sun roof, long box, Tonneau Cover, 172,000 km, 250347-9308.

For Rent, 250-342-1517, www. glaciermountainhomes.com.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

RECREATION VEHICLES

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

2007 Jayflight 29BHS with slide, includes 110 watt solar panel, 2300 watt inverter, 5 batteries, enclosed underbelly, 3 years warranty remaining, bunk beds in rear, front queen bed, $21,000 OBO, 250341-6865.

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

Reese pivoting 5th wheel trailer hitch, max weight 15,000 lb; Flow Thru Tailgate to fit Dodge trucks, black; trailer control brake unit, 250-347-9308.

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

services

services 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.

Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

services

help wanted

help wanted

LBO Autobody Your Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Auto detailing, power polishing, rock chip repair, and more…

Prepare your boat for storage with an interior detail and exterior polish. Call Shawn or Jodi at 250342-9696.

Rising Sun Massage and Spa is looking for part-time help, must be B.C. registered or NHPC, massage, pedicures, facials, etc. 250-3415668.

Looking for a digital photography instructor, casual work, one session a week for resort guests. You pick the day and time. Contact rec@ sunchaservillas.com.

Choppers Landing at R.K. Heliplex, Panorama, is looking for motivated, enthusiastic and dependable restaurant staff. Must be a team player. Front and back end positions available, including day-time server, host/hostess, bartender, chef morning, prep and line cooks and dishwasher. To apply drop off resume to Attn. Chris at Kootenay Coffee Works. (located beside Bavin’s Glass) or e-mail Lauren@ rkheliski.com.

Want to set your own schedule?

Then selling .925 sterling silver jewellery is for you! Work parttime or full-time selling beautiful jewellery and having fun! Work as little or as much as you like.

Earn 30% on your sales along with opportunities for trips and free jewellery. Fastest-growing sterling silver jewellery company.

Interested? Call 250-342-0399.

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

GREEN CLEAN Residential, commercial and construction.

Environmentally friendly. Book now for an appointment 250-270-0906 Kootenay Home Maintenance For all your home and property needs. Thorough weekly inspection, construction and maintenance, hot tub maintenance, snow removal, & cleaning service. 250-688-1335 (cell) dlkane1@telus.net.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in 1 hour! Serving the Valley since 2006.

Call 250-688-0213.

Executive Typing Services, Over 20 years word processing experience. Resumes, manuals, data entry, and more. Accurate and fast! 250-270-0254

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”

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

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.

Framers/Carpenters wanted.

Experience and transportation a must. Mainline Construction. Call Dustin 250-341-7258.

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

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

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction Disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569

help wanted

Busy local framing company, looking for framers and laborers, please send resume to info@ duskbuildingsystems.com or fax 250-341-3427.

HOUSEKEEPERS Housekeepers required for year-round employment, benefit package available.

Drop off resume at the hotel or call 250-342-8888.

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

SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTORS We are looking for dynamic instructors for both skiing and snowboarding, who have a passion for their sport and commitment to guest service excellence. Instructors must be CSIA, CASI or CSCF certified. We have both part-time and fulltime, seasonal positions available in a positive, flexible work environment.

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

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IMMEDIATE OPENING Senior Accountant 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.

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.

ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED Mid-sized sawmill operation located near Radium, positioned for steady growth under dynamic ownership. Looking for an experienced, motivated employee to immediately fill a site electrician position.

Full-time and year-round Cafe Position available.

Excellence in food preparation and customer service required. Previous cafe experience an asset.

Wage depending on experience.

Start ASAP!

Please submit resume to:

Apply to Gerry at 1045 7th Ave. Invermere 250-341-1202 • taft.gerry@gmail.com

WoodEx Industries Ltd Attn: Julia McKay Box 266, Edgewater, BC V0A1E0 Ph: 250-347-6504 • Fax: 250-347-6508 Email: jmckay@woodexind.com

EDITOR

The Columbia Valley Pioneer, an independent, award-winning community newspaper with a circulation of 8,000 serving the Columbia Valley and with distribution in Calgary, is recruiting for the position of Editor.

Primary function and responsibility: Responsible for all editorial content in the newspaper as well as in magazine-style publications and on-line media. Coordinate and participate in the delivery of exceptional editorial content ensuring the editorial voice is preserved. Actively involved in reporting and photography duties.

Proactively assess content priorities and assign content to future issues ensuring stock of news stories are available and sufficient. Maintain and improve workflow to ensure adherence to deadlines. Copy as well as photo editing and layout.

Manage and direct the editorial staff and the quality of writing and photography.

Create relationships and maintain an active involvement in the community. The editor is required to provide evening and weekend coverage when necessary.

WE WANT YOU! OPERATORS • Scraper, Dozer, Grader, Excavator, Rock Truck Operators • MANAGERS • Sr. Project Manager • QA/QC • Site Supervisors • • Sr. Estimators • Construction Engineers •

WHAT DO YOU WANT? • Top Wages • Full Benefits • Camp Work • • Year Round Work • Local Work • Transport to Job Sites • • Safe Work Environment • Training •

FIND IT AT… Morgan Construction & Environmental Ltd. • Fax: 780.960.4696 • Apply Online: www.mcel.ca • • Email: careers@mcel.ca •

Qualifications: A diploma or degree in journalism and significant editorial experience as a senior reporter and/or editor for a community newspaper. Relevant experience with web journalism and social media solutions an asset. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 4.0 and Google Apps for Small Business is required; must have own vehicle and a valid drivers licence. Must be willing to relocate to a rural community.

Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and on-call as necessary. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.

The expected start date is November 1st.

Candidates are encouraged to reply with resume, portfolio and references to Rose-Marie Regitnig, Publisher, The Columbia Valley Pioneer, rose-marie@cv-pioneer.com

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LETTERS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday Thursday Carpet Bowling . . . . . . 1:30 pm Drop In (Bridge & Other Games) . . . 1:00 pm Duplicate Bridge . . . . . 6:30 pm Hot Lunch (Every 2nd Thurs .) . . 12 noon Friday Tuesday Duplicate Bridge . . . . . 1:00 pm Floor Curling . . . . . . . . 1:30 pm Crib or Whist . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm Spaghetti Dinner & Games • Sunday, November 7th • 3:00 p.m.

Invermere Seniors 50 Plus Club 1309 A 14th Street, Invermere – Come and enjoy

Thank You

This past Thanksgiving was indeed a very thankful one for the family of Richie Kohorst. As many know Richie was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis 2 years ago and after researching clinics and talking with people who have had the Liberation operation, Richie decided it was his time.

Through hard work and much love and support from Richie and Suzie’s friends in Kamloops the Fund Raiser held on Oct. 2nd was a success. We set a goal for $15,000 which was the amount needed for the tests, operation and expenses – we met the goal. However, it would not have been as successful if it had not been for the huge support from family and friends here in the Windermere Valley – from the many people who donated items for the Silent Auction, to those who generously gave to the Help Keep Richie On His Feet fund, and to the people who just stopped me on the street to wish him well – we cannot thank you enough. Richie and Suzie flew to Cabo San Lucas Monday, October 12th where Richie received the Liberation operation early on the 13th. A special “thank you” to three of Richie’s very good friends - Randy Martin, Vaughn Riches and Scott Dubielewicz who worked extremely hard to make the fund raiser the success it was and also made the trip to Kamloops to spend the evening of the Fund Raiser with Richie. Words cannot express – thank you again to all!

FAMILY… Family is an important part of everyone’s life!

Daughters, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren! We love the special events organized by Columbia Garden Village.

They allow us to welcome our families into our home and introduce them to our “extended” family.

Great times, great memories!

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Columbia Garden Village Invermere, BC 250.341.3350 Call today to book your free lunch and tour.

Jumbo: Niedermayer and the people say no Dear Editor: Canadian gold medal men’s hockey captain Scott Niedermayer has joined the residents of the Columbia Valley in calling on the Provincial government to keep the Jumbo Valley wild.

For over twenty years, locals have used every democratic tool available to them to show that they do not want a major resort built in the midst of the Purcell wilderness, 50 kilometres west of Invermere.

Local people have told their representatives repeatedly that the project simply does not make sense from a public policy point of view. Nor is it environmentally responsible.

Scott Niedermayer joins other internationally known figures such as world-renowned mountain climber and photographer Pat Morrow, Olympic gold medalist Beckie Scott and musician Bruce Cockburn in lending his name to the effort to see that the will of the people is respected in this matter. The Jumbo Valley must be kept wild.

My wife Karen and I first camped up in the Jumbo

Valley in 1984 and most recently in 2008. Like most valleys it has had human activity over the years but it is still a beautiful and wild place that should be preserved.

When I was Mayor of Golden in the 1990’s, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort came to town. But before it proceeded we had a community referendum to determine whether or not the resort should be built. If the community had voted against the development, the resort would not have gone ahead. But with a 96 percent approval it was clear the people wanted it.

What Scott Niedermayer understands is that British Columbia’s public lands are special and that decisions about how that land is used should sit with the people who know it best.

The government is considering whether or not to force Jumbo Glacier Resort on the people of the Columbia Valley. The people say no. And we thank Scott Niedermayer for standing with us.

Norm Macdonald, MLA Columbia River - Revelstoke

A special thanks to Joyce Nixon and the Dollar Store Dear Editor: It is with our most sincere appreciation that we would like to acknowledge the Invermere Dollar Store and former Dollar Store manager Joyce Nixon, who has given years of service to our community and especially for her generosity to our recreation program at the Columbia House Long-Term Care Facility.

We would like to express our sincere appre-

ciation and gratitude — expecially to Joyce — for, whenever we have a special event planned, she has always been there to help out in any way, shape or form.

Due to the thoughtfulness of the Dollar Store, our crafts are always plentiful and abundant for every season and holiday.

The Staff and Residents of Columbia House Invermere

For the best, most thoughtful letters and opinion, see Page 6 every Friday morning! To find out what’s happening, start your weekend by turning to Encore on Page 11. For the latest money news and financial tips, see Page 18 every week in…

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Flu shot clinics coming

October 15, 2010

Submitted by the Public Health Unit Flu shot clinics are planned for at-risk valley residents in the weeks to come.

Influenza, or, simply, the ‘flu, is a highly-contagious infection of the nose, throat and lungs. It can mimic the cold with some symptoms, but others are much more serious. In cases of children, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions, it can be life threatening.

It is a serious illness and every year about 1,400 people in B.C. die of the flu or pneu-

monia. If you spend time with people in the outlined risk categories it is recommended that you get a flu shot. The vaccine used contains killed or inactive flu viruses that cannot cause infection. Some of the side effects can include mild redness and soreness in the injection area, and occasionally a person may have “flu-like” symptoms for a couple of days. This is one’s immune system building up antibodies to the flu virus.

One very important misconception is that if you are healthy, you do not need to get a flu shot. Actually, you can help prevent

the spread of influenza to those with chronic health conditions by getting a flu shot.

Clinics are being organized in three valley locations: Invermere Community Hall, October 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Edgewater Legion, November 1, 10 a.m. - noon; and at Canal Flats Civic Centre, November 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

We recommend children get flu shots at the health unit. There is a clinic organized for families. Pneumonia shots are available for those over 65 and for those who qualify.

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FAITH

What are you thankful for?

By Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman, St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission What are you thankful for this year? Around our family Thanksgiving supper table we have sometimes discussed that question. We have much to be grateful for here in Canada.

Despite our daily complaints about governments and our economy, there is more reason for most of us to be glad than sad.

When was the last time your life was threatened by machine-gun toting thugs on a pillaging rampage in your neighborhood? Will you be enjoying a special meal with some family or friends this weekend? Are you healthy this fall? If not, are you receiving treatment that gives you hope of relief and recovery?

We are really rich people. We are rich financially and materially, yes, but we are also rich in relationships with friends and family, rich in experiences of education, work and travel, and in freedom and security.

An old gospel song bids us to, “count your blessings, name them one by one.” Try doing that for a few minutes this weekend; it will give you a clearer view the reality of your life.

It may also cause a question to arise in your mind.

Yes, we have many reasons to be thankful, but thankful to whom? Gratitude is more than just a good feel-

ing or a positive life perspective. Thanksgiving is more than just a feast of indulgence, an annual excuse for overeating. The practice of thanksgiving requires an object.

To whom are you thankful this year? We can certainly be thankful to our parents, our children, our employers and employees, our leaders and our caregivers, our neighbors and our closest friends. They all enrich our lives in special ways, yet they too are gifts to us, just as much as the blessings they share with us.

Who is the Giver of all good things?

Thanksgiving arose as a national holiday to give us the opportunity to recall that all of life’s wealth comes to us from God. An ancient prayer of the Bible puts it this way: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!

Serve the Lord with gladness!

Come into his presence with singing!

Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!

Give thanks to him; bless his name!

For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

(Psalm 100) A very happy Thanksgiving to you all.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, October 17th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “The Externally Focused Life: Delivering The Goods” ... Pastor Trevor ministering. K.I.D.S. Church, for Children aged 3 to 12, during the Morning Service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship at All Saint’s in Edgewater 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 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.

Interim Pastor Joe Martinson 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.

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

• Relief Society, Noon.

President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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Keep your eyes peeled Alastair White found this unusually shaped potato among the harvest in the garden of his parents, Taoya and Ian White.

Gardeners across the valley have been enjoying a range of vegetables now that harvest season is underway.

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October 15, 2010