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FUZZ FOR A CAUSE — The Columbia Valley Rockies hockey team are sporting some fine facial hair to help raise awareness for prostate cancer. Back, left to right: Tyler Stamler, Chris Johnson, Julian Fraser, Tryg Strand, Manasie Kendall, Stephen Hynes, Kevin Dunlop, Darrell Boldon, Jacob Halderman, Kevan Mikkelsen. Middle, left to right: Brett Trofanenko, Geoff Wolfe, Reto Stiz, Jarvis Bender, Mike Vaughan, Kory Movold, Connor Beauchemin. Front, left to right: Bruce Corrigal, Briar McNany, Philip Verreault, Devin Bell. Photo by Kate Irwin
Rockies tailgate party for prostate cancer By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Rockies Hockey team are growing their facial hair and holding a dry tailgate party to raise awareness for prostate cancer and fundraise for cancer research. The moustache growing, part of a tradition known as Movember, will take place from now until the tailgate party on Saturday, November 13th, from 5 to 7 p.m. The party is a first-time event for the team. It is being organized by the Rockies’ Booster Club with sponsorship from AG Foods and Royal LePage. It will feature a free barbecue, local entertainment and a chance to meet the team before their game against Spokane. “All the money raised will go towards prostate cancer and cancer research,” said Al Miller, President of the Columbia Valley Rockies. “We’ll be set up be-
tween the liquor store and the arena and will barbecue, sell food, soft drinks, souvenirs and Rockies merchandise and have some local entertainers or musicians.” The tailgate party idea came from Deborah-Kim Rice, wife of Head Coach Rob Rice and a member of the Booster Club. She has taken over the Movember campaign started by daughter Braydi Rice and her friend Kirsten Sage last year, adding the dry tailgate party this year as a fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Canada. “We lost my father in April to prostate cancer so it is a cause that is dear to my heart,” Ms. Rice explained. “Breast cancer awareness is so front and centre and I feel this is so worthwhile too. We need to create a greater awareness of this disease.” For more information on the party or to volunteer e-mail, charlotte@rockieswest.com.
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New councillor for Shuswap By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A new councillor has been sworn in this week at the Shuswap Indian Band following their bi-annual elections on Friday, October 22nd. Randy Martin, grandson of Paul and Alice Randy Martin Sam, who serve as Chief and Councillor respectively, won his council spot over 13 other candidates who ran for the position. Mr. Martin, who is the son of Kinbasket Development Corporation CEO Dean Martin, was sworn into office on Tuesday, November 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. Sam were also re-elected to their respective positions. “I wasn’t expecting to get this considering it was the biggest election I’ve ever seen,” Mr. Martin said. “It felt really good to be announced as a councillor and I hope to continue in the footsteps of my father and grandfather and keep up the good work they have done for the band.” The Shuswap Indian Band elections are conducted by majority vote, with all band members on and off
the reserve able to participate. The electorate each gets to place three votes, for the three council positions, with those elected deciding among themselves who is most suited for the role of chief. For the past 36 years this position has been filled by Mr. Sam. “People get a choice and if they think that you will do a good job then they vote you in,” Chief Sam explained. “I don’t like to campaign, I just say to look around at what the Band has now. We have so much compared to years past. You need to know business in order to be a good leader, and to keep the Band moving forward.” Mr. Martin is a familiar face at the Shuswap Band offices due to his work with Kinbasket Corporation, the Band’s independent corporate arm, as the Utility Operator for water and sewers. Mr. Martin reported that he spoke with numerous community members during his campaign, gaining valuable feedback which will be used to help him best serve the Band. “I will strive to make the future better for our people,” Mr. Martin added. “The biggest piece of feedback I received is that people want me to help to increase job opportunities for Aboriginal people, to look to the youth and help set up a better future for them. I’m also keen to try and regain some of our culture and language for the kids to learn more about their heritage.”
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RCMP Report Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP My thanks to the parents and grandparents who came to the College of the Rockies on October 26th for a drug and alcohol presentation. Our two guest speakers Donna and Greg Gylander made their first official presentation to this group about their experiences with their daughter of drug abuse leading to her eventual death. I spoke with Donna and Greg after, and they were very pleased with the turnout and questions put to them. Should there be another demand for this presentation, Donna and Greg advised they would be pleased to attend. My thanks to the College and the staff for going out of their way to help out and organize, and also to Tim Hortons for supplying the coffee and snacks for the crowd. Good team effort. • On October 30th at 4 p.m., RCMP attended an accident on Athalmer Road just outside the detachment office. A 2009 Honda Civic driven by a 50-yearold man from Kelowna had entered the B.C. Hydro entrance and proceeded to make a U-turn. The vehicle collided with a Chevrolet driven by a 38-year-old man from Invermere. The drivers were not injured. The Honda driver was charged with an unsafe U-turn. • On October 30th 7:45 p.m. the detachment responded to a complaint of assault at a private home in the 4000 block of Lake Road. A 20-year-old man from Invermere was assaulted by a 34-year-old man, also from Invermere. The younger man was hit over the head with a cutting board following a verbal disagreement, resulting in a large wound to the head which was treated at hospital. The 34-year-old was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault with weapon and making threats.
• On October 31st, at 1:30 a.m., a 32-year-old man was arrested in town for causing a disturbance and being drunk in a public place. He was later released with charges under the Liquor Control Act for being drunk in public. Extra patrols with school buses As a result of some complaints of drivers ignoring the red light signal to stop for school buses while they load and unload, patrols have been initiated in the early hours to pair up with a bus and follow it. Tickets have been issued. These patrols will continue throughout the year. During the early morning hours it’s dark out, let’s keep our children safe. Bus operators will give you plenty of room to go by if you are within the vicinity and the amber lights go on before the red. You’re right, I’m wrong — I’m sorry That’s my husband mantra that I live by. Even when I’m right, I revert to the mantra. Even when I told the wife numerous times that preparing for 210 kids for Halloween was not enough, she made me put candy back and chastised me in public. What happens? We pretty much ran out after the 210th kid and had to break out the mini packages and hand out smaller amounts for the last 30. Never in the Shehovac history have we turned a candy-starved child away. Now, do you hear me saying and gloating: “You’re wrong, I’m right, you should be sorry”? I’m much too mature to stoop that low. NOT! I gloated big time. For once in a long time, I was right and she was wrong! Do you think I get a sorry? No. I just want it on public record. Bev, I know you will read this and I’ll be in big trouble for going public, so I should just say now: “You’re right, I’m wrong — I’m sorry.”
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Earlier this week, voters in California cast their ballots for or against Proposition 19 — a controversial initiative that would have legalized marijuana in the sunshine state. They ultimately voted against legalization, preventing a loss for British Columbia of about $2-billion annual revenue, made through illegal exports of marijuana to the United States. Although the monies generated from the growth and export of marijuana are illegal and difficult to estimate, the B.C. bud industry produces an underground economy of around $7-billion annually according to a 2004 study by the Fraser Institute, making it one of the largest industries in the province. A large portion of marijuana produced in B.C. is exported across the border and is sold for up to $300 or $400 per ounce in California. If the drug were to be legalized in the state, prices would likely plummet as the risk factor would disappear, leaving an increase in supply and demand, lowered production costs, the ability to grow larger yields, and decreased retail price. A drastically overturned market could potentially mean the end for some of the estimated 17,500 grow operations in B.C., many of which are located in and around the Kootenay region. These would be faced with the high-risk production of a relatively unprofitable product, compared with today’s prices. Although Proposition 19 was voted down on
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Remembering is our responsibility By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff
I cannot say I have lain in a trench with bullets whizzing over my head, nor can I say I have helped heal a soldier’s wounds, or stood solemnly at a fallen comrade’s funeral procession. But I can say I have been honoured to attend a Remembrance Day ceremony each year and reflect upon those who have. Attending a ceremony to remember those who fought for our freedom shouldn’t be thought of as an accomplishment — it should be a given. However, each year as I stand among a crowd of gathered people, I am struck with shame at the lack of attendees from my generation. Younger generations haven’t been required to bid farewell to their families, shoulder a gun, and march to war en masse because other brave men and women have already made that sacrifice for us, yet we often seem to overlook the importance of such a profound action. Last year, I asked a classmate to join me at a Remembrance Day ceremony. Her response was, “If we get the day off school, I’m certainly not going to get up early and waste it on Remembrance Day.” Her words have stayed with me as a heavy reminder of the possibility that as time passes and the older generation passes with it, we are losing sight of their sacrifices. Unfortunately, war is not a concept of the past, and people continue to fight and represent our country. It is our responsibility to acknowledge their fight, regardless of our personal opinions, political affiliations, or the geographic location of the conflict. Rather than letting the gravity of Remembrance Day slip through our fingers, I challenge my own generation, and anyone who has neglected the topic in the past, to don a poppy, come to a ceremony, and spend a moment to stand silently and truly reflect on the meaning of the day.
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Reporting for Duty In this image from the early 1940s, Dave Nixon, Carl Jones, Jack Nixon, and Jack Walker (left to right) stand at attention in front of a wall tent in an unknown location. If you have any more information about this photograph, e-mail us at news@cv-pioneer.com. Photo (C770) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society
Friends lend a hand when it counts Dear Editor: There are no words big enough to express the gratitude and appreciation I feel. I have had phone calls, Facebook messages, cards, letters, and visitors, and I know that all of these have contributed to my fight against my illness. This has without a doubt been one of the most challenging years in the Hollingsworth house, but this illness has given so much more than it can ever take from me. I want to thank everyone who contributed to the Help Catch a Falling Star benefit: the musicians, merchants, volunteers, people who donated items, the attendees, and last but not least, The
Groovy Girls. These women did a phenomenal job! They have taken turns visiting me at The Tom Baker, and have given me haircuts, facials, fabulous food, and a lot of laughs. I have learned the value of love and friendship and that I am a proud valley girl. Even though I may have to stay in Calgary for treatment, my heart will remain in Invermere. Someone once told me that friends are family we choose for ourselves. I have made some fabulous choices! Thank you again for your love and support. Marianne Hollingsworth Invermere
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LETTERS Valley needs sustainable tourism Dear Editor: We are reading about Invermere, Radium, Wilmer and Edgewater and their challenges in trying to create community-focused towns. There are further concerns about school teachers in danger of losing their jobs, poor employment opportunities, government services being cut, and a lack of health care and affordable housing. Why is this all happening to this beautiful part of the world we are happy to call home? On these pages appeared a letter about Jumbo representing prosperity and sustainability to the valley. Do you really think that the currently proposed Jumbo Resort will solve the issues that our towns are now challenged with? How come we can’t see improvement when we already have ski and golf resorts that are supposed to support the economy and provide services to locals? Resorts are busy on the weekends and quiet mid-week, leaving the impression of a failed tourism industry. Jumbo Resort as it is proposed now would be a haven for a capitalist, motivated group of investors, realtors and developers, building homes at a bargain and flipping them overnight at immense profits. What has this got to do with a
long-term sustainable tourism industry that the Kootenays could see? Nothing. There are already towns struggling to survive, why build more resorts in this beautiful Kootenay backcountry? What does appeal to the international tourism market is to enjoy the valley as we know it, with a simple solution to get to and from a ski area. Look at Radium and its immaculate scenery and imagine using the old sawmill as a staging area where people hop on a solar/electric powered sky train that takes guests skiing. Opening a few lifts and a day lodge at Jumbo and transporting guests daily could be done with minimal environmental damage. Now imagine this is developed by the community for the community as a people’s project. This would allow more families to settle in the valley and run their own businesses such as hotels, restaurants and other services. These businesses will be needed to satisfy all guests staying in the already-existing towns. A sustainable eco-friendly tourism industry will support schools, teachers, hospitals and other services — helping towns become successful communities.
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OUTSTANDING — The staff of Home Hardware in Invermere celebrate their success after winning a national award for Outstanding Building Supply Store. Back row, left to right: Kathy McNiel,Tony Wagner,Shawn Baker, Wes Coulson, Travis Belangar, Louise Feldmann, Al Miller, Hilda Jensen, Shirley Wingert, Brad Logan, Holly Oaks, Irene Raven, Linda Blakley. Middle: Lisa Renney, Christine Jobs, Penny MacNeil, Nancy Pilote, Sandra Kelly, Lucy Miller, Marnee Scott, Joy Shandrowsky, Shari Taft, Abbie Reid, Karen Coggins. Front: Barb Fassnidge, Justin Stevens, Josh Miller, Greg Stradeski, Bob Ragan, Marianne Ragan, Lisa Reiter, Vanya Sokolowski. Photo by Kate Irwin
National award for Home Hardware By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff It is a proud week for Al Miller and the staff at the Invermere Home Hardware branch, as the store has just been announced the winner of a national award. After fighting off stiff competition the business and its staff were awarded Outstanding Building Supply Store Over 25,000 Square Feet, from Hardware Merchandising Magazine’s 2010 Outstanding Retailer Awards. Only six of these prestigious industry awards are handed out each year in a variety of categories including Contractor-Specialist Dealer, Hardware Store of the Year and Outstanding Building Supply Store. “Myself and the staff at the store are very honoured,” said owner Al Miller. “It is certainly a great award to win and a real achievement for our whole staff, they are the key to this store’s success.” The winner’s plaque was presented to Mr. Miller Back by popular demand
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Roger’s Pass Filmmaker Colin Askey, who grew up in Invermere, returns for a special screening of his new movie, Roger’s Pass. The film, which includes footage from around the valley, will be shown at the David Thompson Secondary School theatre on November 12th and 13th. See Page 13 for more.
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Movie Review: Toy Story 3 black bin bag approaches and the toys are unceremoniously shovelled inside, destined for the attic. The only escapee is Woody, who watches while a mix-up leaves his fellow toys delivered to a local daycare centre, Sunnyside, where the children — and older toys — are not what they seem. Pixar have managed to again deliver their wonderful blend of quick-witted quips, a gripping storyline and genuine emotion. The relationships between these animated characters never fails to delight and the underlying premise of the loss of innocence as a child ages is one that will touch the heart of any parent. Scarier and sadder than previous editions, Toy Story 3 feels like an old friend who you haven’t seen for years, wonderfully nostalgic, while at the same time moving into new territory.
Reviewed by Kate Irwin After a break of more than 10 years, trotting out a sequel to any movie leaves most fans of the original pondering one question: is this new film going to let us down? Well, Pixar have done it again — integrity intact — by adding the third piece to the Toy Story tale that you don’t even know is missing until you see it. It is a sign of the studio’s ongoing brilliance that they can deliver a movie nobody was calling for and make it feel utterly essential. Andy, now 17, is heading off to college and Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen) and their fellow toys are becoming lonely and bored. The toy soldiers see the writing on the wall, escaping before the inevitable
The creativity of the animators is evident with the range of new toys at Sunnyside. The cleverness of how they move and fit together is dazzling, plus the introduction of Ken (Michael Keaton) and his courtship of Barbie (Jodi Benson) provides full-on belly laughs. Well written, well directed and well-executed, this G-rated tale of talking toys does the incredible, entertaining children and adults alike from start to finish. If you don’t walk away from watching this film with a smile on your face, you are possibly not experiencing the full range of human emotions.
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Tuesday, November 9th: • 7:00 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs presents the independent film series, Mid-August Lunch. For info: 250-342-4423. • 7:00 p.m.: Barking Dogs and Food Security at David Thompson Secondary School. Lana Popham, MLA Saanich South and Critic for Agriculture speaker. For info: 250-342-3337 or edibleacresCSA@gmail. com.
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Saturday, November 6th: • 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (or until beef is gone): Home Hardware Building Centre is hosting their 18th Annual Beef-on-a-Bun. • 12 - 3 p.m.: Windermere Valley Ski Club’s Ski Swap at Invermere Community Hall. Drop Off winter sport equipment between 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. For info contact Jenny at hoffos@shaw.ca. • 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.: 9th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. $39 plus tax per person. For tickets call: 250-345-6070. • 7 p.m.: Supper and Sounds Evening at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House in Radium Hot Springs. Enjoy Spanish tapas while listening to the sounds of Scott and Kathleen. $30 per person. For tickets and info: 250-347-6567. • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Fernie Ghostriders at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.
Sunday, November 7th: • 3:00 p.m.: Spaghetti Dinner and Games at Invermere Seniors’ 50+ Club. 1309 A 14th Street. • 7:00 p.m.: The Fehr family in concert at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. For info: 250-3429535 or 250-342-6657.
• Seniors’ day at the Invermere Public Library with a presentation on computer and Internet use for seniors. Free transportation from Lakeview Manor and Columbia Garden Village. Pick up at 1 p.m., drop off at 2:15 p.m. For info call: 250-342-6416.
Thursday, November 11th: Branch #71, Windermere District and Branch #199, Edgewater invite your participation in their joint services of Remembrance. Invermere • 10:30 a.m. Parade forms outside Legion • 10:35 a.m. Parade moves to Cenotaph Park • 11:30 a.m. Parade leaves Cenotaph Park • 11:35 a.m. Parade dismisses at Legion Edgewater • 3:45 p.m. Parade forms outside Legion • 4:00 p.m. Parade moves to Cenotaph Park • 4:30 p.m. Parade leaves Cenotaph Park • 4:40 p.m. Parade dismisses at Legion
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Deadline to purchase: November 3rd. Contact: Edna at 250-347-7750 or Joyce at 250-342-6657
• 5 p.m.: Wings and Ribs Dinner at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 Edgewater. $12 Adults, $8 Children under 12, Free for children under 6.
Friday, November 12th: • 7:30 p.m.: Roger’s Pass, a film by Colin Askey at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. $10 per person. Tickets available at Village Arts. www. rogerspassmovie.com.
Monday, November 8th: • 7 p.m.: Countdown to Christmas, Ladies’ Night Saturday, November 13th: Out with guest speaker Rebecca Fehr at Lake • 3 - 5 p.m.: Panorama Mountain Freeride Club Windermere Alliance Church. $8 per person. For info AGM at College of The Rockies, Room 112. call: Edna 250-347-7750 or Joyce 250-342-6657. Registration for programs begin at 5 p.m. For info call Andrea: 250-342-9082.
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS INVERMERE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS Are you an avid reader? Would you like to see a new library? Would you like to be a part of your library’s future? In accordance with the Library Act, the District of Invermere is inviting applications for membership on the Invermere Public Library Board. Membership on the Board will be for a two year term, commencing January, 1 2011. To be eligible, you must be a resident or elector of the District of Invermere. Members of the Invermere District Council, employees of the District of Invermere and employees of the existing Library Board are not eligible. Members of the Invermere Public Library Board are guardians of a “public trust”. They have a legal and moral obligation to ensure that the public library provides relevant and efficient service to the community that it supports. Successful candidates must possess a strong sense of community service, willingness to work respectfully as part of a team and have good communication skills. Normal Board activities include: • Assuring that adequate funding is available; • Assessing the needs of the community and advocating for the library; • The development and revision of library policy; • The development and implementation of a vision and strategic plan; • Assisting the Library Director in implementation of the strategic plan in accordance with Policy. New board members must be willing to attend training and information sessions designed to assist them in the work they undertake on behalf of the Invermere Library Board. Interested persons are invited to submit written applications on or before November 19th, 2010 @ 4:30 p.m. to: Kindry Dalke, Corporate Officer Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 or to kdalke@invermere.net
Cinefest film series begins at Pynelogs Cultural Centre By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Although the sun is setting earlier with the onset of winter, entertainment options remain bright as Cinefest returns to Pynelogs for another season of thought-provoking film screenings. The Cinefest series will show six films over the course of six months, running in conjunction with Film Circuit, a division of the Toronto International Film Festival. Appropriately set at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, the films are a mix of international and Canadian creations with a dash of cultural flair. “They are films you wouldn’t ordinarily see here,” said Cinefest coordinator Cathy Howard. The series will kick off on Tuesday, November 9th with Mid-August Lunch, an Italian film with English subtitles that explores the intricacies of old age through four quirky, elderly ladies who spend the Italian holiday Ferragosto, celebrated August 15th, with a 50-year-old bachelor named Gianni.
Moviegoers will have the chance to mingle before and after the film with drinks and snacks. “It’s a social occasion,” said Cathy. “I’d really like to have lots of people come out. It’s entertaining, it’s only $10, and it’s something fun to do on a cold winter’s night.”
Cinefest lineup November 9th.............Mid-August Lunch December 7th.............Cooking With Stella January 11th...............Chloe February 8th...............Babies March 8th...................I Am Love April 12th...................Lovers in a Dangerous Time All films begin at 7 p.m.
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Film featuring valley to be screened at DTSS By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff In the end, all we have is family. This is the underlying message in Invermere-born Colin Askey’s first featurelength film, Roger’s Pass, which will be shown at the David Thompson Secondary School theatre on November 12th and 13th. Colin, who wrote, directed, and edited the film, is the son of Donna Price and the late Roger Askey, who passed away from cancer a few years ago. The film was inspired by Roger’s passing, and is loosely based on real-life people and events. “It was the last few months of his life that taught me more about him and myself than anything I’ve ever experienced,” Colin said. The film, which was praised by Calgary’s Fast Forward magazine as a movie with “more than enough quirk and subtly to merit a second viewing,” follows Dustin Johnson, a sulky, talentless artist and dreamer who is obsessed with painting ninjas and has no real ambitions. When Dustin’s father Roger is diagnosed with
terminal cancer, Dustin returns to his hometown to help his dad and confront his quirky, disjointed family. Dustin’s brother Dave has a successful Christmas tree light company, a beautiful wife, and is expecting his first child, while Dustin’s divorced mother has remarried a new-age man named Von. Roger’s illness forces this unlikely cast of characters together and causes them to realize what matters most. With hints of influence from the clichéd Canadian classic Strange Brew and the childhood program The Polka Dot Door, Roger’s Pass mixes the idiosyncratic with Canadian winter culture and larger topics like death and family to create a sometimes outrageous look at the purpose of life. Many scenes from the movie were filmed in the valley and Calgary, and Roger’s Pass is peppered with long, thoughtful scenery shots that are easily recognizable as local: Bonspiel on the Lake, Pynelogs Cultural Centre, and other area landmarks. A selection of the actors, extras, and indie-inspired music are also homegrown. Colin will be present at the high school film screenings, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. on November 12th and 13th. Tickets are available at Invermere’s Village Arts for $10. To watch a preview of Roger’s Pass, visit http:// vimeo.com/8661873.
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Using savings to pay off debt or to invest Many people get to the point in their lives when they have a little extra money set aside and wonder if they should pay off debt or invest. While this is not an easy question to answer, there are some simple guidelines to help you make that decision. Don’t forget about an emergency fund So you have some extra money from an inheritance or a bonus at work and you are wondering if you should pay down debt or invest it. Stop and ask yourself if you lost your job or ability to earn, how long could you remain solvent. If the answer is fewer than three months then you should consider setting up an emergency account which is put into an interest bearEnglish ing and liquid investment. Some people will consider room on their lines of credit and credit cards part of their emergency fund, and that is fine as long as they 3/16" Minimum sizeinterest to be used on business cards are prepared to pay the for borrowing.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2010
The sacrifices of our men and women in uniform By Howard Williams Chairman, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71 The First World War was supposed to be the war that ended all wars, but sadly that was not to be. European hostilities officially paused at 11 a.m. on the 11th of November 1918, after the German government accepted the terms of armistice from the Allied Forces. The following year the cease fire was made permanent with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, but it is the 11th of the 11th that has become the symbolic time of peace. Starting in 1919, countries around the world have paused for a minute of silence to remember those who have sacrificed themselves for our freedom. The 11th of November was originally called Armistice Day, but was changed to Remembrance Day after the Second World War as a gesture to commemorate
those who have died in all manner of war and conflict over the last century. These wars touched the lives of Canadians of all ages, all races, all social classes. Fathers, sons, daughters, and sweethearts were all killed in action, many were wounded and thousands who returned were forced to live the rest of their lives with the physical and mental scars of war. The people who stayed in Canada also served — in factories, in voluntary service organizations and wherever they were needed. If we do not remember, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The freedom we enjoy today came at a high cost so we should not take it for granted. It is not the intention that remembrance be a daily practice, but there is
a need to ensure that today’s youth have a fundamental understanding of what their great-grandparents, and in some cases their fathers and mothers, and now brothers or sisters were called upon to do to defend our freedom and democracy. Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Also today let us not take for granted those souls who take risks every day as members of the police force, firefighters, ambulance drivers and all those who protect and serve. We are indeed a blessed people who should never forget the sacrifices of those who made the supreme sacrifice. On behalf of all the veterans and their families I say a huge thank-you to all you wonderful people who donated to the Poppy Fund. If anyone wishes to further support the Poppy Fund, donations should be addressed to Royal Canadian Legion of your choice, attention Poppy Fund.
Understanding the meaning of wearing a poppy By Vi Wittman President, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 November 11th to me is a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice so many Canadians made in order that we can enjoy the freedom we do enjoy today. As Remembrance Day approaches and we begin to see the lapel poppies being worn by everyone, we should be remembering the reason for these poppies. Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae wrote the poem “In Flanders Field” and we are reminded that the Poppy
is red, as the blood shed by so many during those horrific wars. I visualize tanks rumbling over frozen ground, soldiers lying in foxholes praying for the war to end so they can go home. I visualize bombs dropping on terrified soldiers and civilians. I cannot fathom the terrors of war. On this special day we pay tribute to our fallen by marching to our local cenotaphs listening to the Last Post, bowing our heads in a moment of silence and maybe complaining about the cold. We know we are going to warm up again as soon as the ceremonies
are over. Those soldiers who fought in the wars, they were cold and didn’t know when they would ever feel warm again. They fought with frozen hands, marched on frozen feet and probably on empty bellies. Over the years, I have spoken to a number of veterans who were overseas. Their memories are unforgettable and will live with them for the rest of their lives. November 11th is the day that we should say thank you to all those who sacrificed so much in order that we can all continue to live in this great country called Canada.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2010
Wilmer’s Hume brothers fought side-by-side By Dorothy Isted Special to The Pioneer On Invermere’s cenotaph we see the names of nine valley men who died in the Second World War and eighteen in the First World War. This is the story of one of those eighteen, Frank Hume, and of his brother Jack, who survived. Frank and Jack fought together in the First World War when Canada, being part of the British Empire, was automatically included in the British declaration of the war against Germany. Jack, the youngest of four children, was about 15 years younger than his brother Frank, who was born in Galt, Ontario in 1883. Their parents Alexander and Dora Hume came first from Galt to the Calgary area, where Jack was born in 1898, then to the Columbia Valley to work for Harold Forster on his 6000 acre Firlands Ranch, north of Wilmer. Frank went to Glasgow, Scotland and graduated with an engineering degree in 1904. After returning to Canada, he married the schoolteacher Ada Winnifred Griffiths in Wilmer, and they had a son, Gavin, born in 1909. Frank worked as an engineer in both Alberta and B.C., and the Windermere Valley Museum has two mining claims signed by Frank, both in 1915. One he called Prairie Chicken and the other, Winifred. He also helped build the hydroelectric dam at Stewart,
B.C., near the Alaskan border. The elder Humes moved to Lacombe around 1912, and Jack attended Nelson School there from 1905 to 1915. He joined the staff of the Union Bank in 1915 and enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1916. In February 1916, Frank enlisted and trained in Victoria and Vernon, B.C. When he arrived in England, he transferred to the 47th Canadian Infantry Battalion. In order to get to the front, Frank took a demotion. He arrived in France in March 1917, and was later promoted again to Sergeant. In a letter to Jack, dated August 31st, 1917, Frank described the best way to be transferred to the same battalion, presumably so the brothers could be together. “I took up the matter of getting you transferred .” it said. “I was told to advise you to apply for a transfer to the 24th Canadian Training Reserve Battalion, Stratford. They reinforce us and that way would be much simpler.” Their efforts were successful and at Passchendaele, when Frank was hit by a sniper’s bullet as he was directing the evacuation of a trench, Jack was there. Jack was euphoric he had saved his brother’s life and wrote home to his family telling them Frank was injured but just fine. He didn’t know that Frank later died from his wound on October 31, 1917. He is buried at Nine Elms British Cemetery in Poperinghe, Belgium. Jack was gassed after Frank was shot and sent to
BOND OF BROTHERS — Jack Hume (above) and his older brother Frank (pictured on the front cover) relied on each other for support as they fought together in the First World War. Photo submitted Liverpool, England to recover. It was likely mustard gas, from which sufferers often had to be strapped down due to the pain. In Jack’s words, “Gas on the night of the [illegible] and I ran into some of it. Was quite sick for a while. Vomited and coughed to beat the band.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2010 . . . Continued from previous page “I beat it for the dressing station and it wasn’t long until I was on the train and on my way to the base hospital. “You have got to hand it to the Red Cross, they are doing wonderful work…I certainly enjoyed the nice clean sheets.” The Hume family in Canada heard news of Frank’s death and informed Dr. Guy Hume, a relative and dentist who was working in England reconstructing jaws injured in war. He wrote and gave Jack the news. On Nov 17, 1917 Jack replied, “Dear Uncle Guy: I received your letter this morning. It was an awful shock to hear about poor Frank. When I left him at the dressing station the doctor told me that the wound was not serious. “I wrote to Frank yesterday telling him how I was… It has been a blow to me to hear about Frank and the folks at home will be nearly frantic. I hope that they won’t worry about me because there isn’t the slightest necessity.” In May and June 1918, Jack was still convalescing. He was allowed to visit a family named Ewart, and wrote to his sister from the Ewart’s house. “Say, this sure is a dead joint,” he wrote. “It is in a class by itself although Blackfalds and Wilmer would I
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imagine be nearly as dead. “I have been hoeing potatoes for a change this past few days and probably the job will last another week and I am getting quite sunburned … I got the Commanding Officer here to make enquiries of Frank’s personal stuff — his watch, etc. — but it is so very long ago now that I am afraid it will be useless.” Jack was hopeful Frank’s gold watch would be recovered, saying it would be nice for Frank’s son Gavin to have. Frank’s grandson, also named Gavin, said the gold watch was never found, but he does have possession Frank’s army identification tags and a small leather box with the initials F.B.H. Ada never remarried. She raised Gavin and lived in the home she had shared with Frank on MacKenzie Street in Victoria. Ada’s grandson Gavin recalls she never liked to be called Grandmother but “Adie.” He still has her dining room table around which they shared many “great family meals,” he said. She died at 89 in 1968. Gavin named his first son Frank, as did Jack, who married and had three children. Jack owned and operated a hotel in Vernon, B.C., and later died in the late 1980s.
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The following is an excerpt from a letter Jack wrote home after Frank was shot in the side: “Very luckily he had his roll book in his pocket and it helped to stop the bullet, which turned on his ribs. I thought at first that he was shot in the lungs because he was spitting a little blood, but it was just concussion. “I got him out to the Rest Aid Post and got him dressed, then took him out to the dressing station. We went about three miles I think. Got lost in the mud but very luckily came out onto the road at just the place where a Red Cross Horse Ambulance was waiting and I was indeed thankful, believe me, and I guess poor old Frank was too. Say, talk about grit and backbone: I guess Frank sure got more than his share. He hardly ever gave a murmur and I know he was in quite a bit of pain because he should have gone out on a stretcher, but I thought the sooner I got him out of shell fire the better. “He will be in England by now I am pretty sure and will be good for the winter anyway, so send his mail to the Army P.O. London unless you hear differently where he is.”
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2010
Ed Kluczny’s life as a Second World War pilot By Dorothy Isted Special to the Pioneer Ed Kluczny, 88, was born November 14th, 1921 near Empress, Alberta. He was the eldest of four sons. His family had first come from Poland to Minnesota and then to Alberta for the cheap land, living 10 miles outside of Winfield. His childhood was spent between there and Thorsby. After graduating high school in 1938, Ed’s mum got a job cooking at a forestry camp at Buck Lake, Alberta, and Ed went there to help, along with a younger brother. He cooked for three years and when the government began talking of conscription during the Second World War he decided to volunteer for the Air Force, thinking that volunteers had more choice about what their military occupation would be. “Holy smokes. I’ll end up cooking!” Ed recalled thinking. Boot camp was at the exhibition grounds in Edmonton. Elementary flying was taught at High River, A.B. and then Ed went to Claresholm, A.B. for service flying. Troop ship Ile de France took him to Glasgow, Scotland, and he went by train down to Bournemouth, England, where Canadian personnel reception was located. Here they received more training and a crew was formed. You mostly picked your own crew, Ed said. “To a certain extent it was your own choice. The pilots, the navigators and bombadiers. We nicknamed them bomb-aimers. It was pretty highly technical.
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They would direct you to the last couple of miles to the target. When their aim was satisfactory they’d press the button and drop the bombs. “They were also responsible for manning the two machine guns in the nose of the Lancaster. There were wireless operators and two gunners — a tail gunner and the mid-upper gunner. By the time I got there they gave you about a week to mix and pick a crew. Of course you wanted to get guys who were congenial.” Their first posting was to a New Zealand squadron. Things didn’t go well and when his men — innocent bystanders caught in the middle of brawling New Zealanders — were picked up too, Ed was called on the carpet. The Commanding Officer wanted to know why he didn’t have better control of his crew. Ed discovered how it was when the officer commented, “Oh, Canadian’s eh? Hope you’re better than the last ones we had.” He knew he had to instigate a change. “The morale of my crew was going down from that sort of thing,” he said. “I slipped down and called Canadian headquarters to see if we could get a transfer. We went to 90 Squadron RAF.” The crew fitted in better with the Royal Air Force and flew 35 missions all over Europe. Most bombing trips were at night. When Ed joined up, the standard number of trips were 25 and then personnel would be posted to a non-operational job. But they kept upping the number. Continued on following page . . .
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2010 . . . Continued from previous page Ed remembers his bombadier Johnny as a big, good-looking kid from Winnipeg, who was proud of his wings and the social status they brought. But Ed knew Johnny had a problem with his nerves, which could lead to panic. One day, Johnny told Ed he wasn’t going. Ed spoke privately with him and hoped it would help. At suppertime he did not appear and Ed looked for him without success. Johnny did not show up at the airfield with the rest of the crew. Ed picked up the speaker for the Tannoy: “Sgt. Johnny, Sgt. Johnny! Report at once to V for Victor. We have a problem and need your solution now.” Only Johnny and the crew knew what was at stake. Fortunately it worked, and the bombardier came running. Once in the air, as they got closer to target, Ed kept calling to Johnny for information. “We were feeling buffeting from flak bursts,” Ed said. “Then Johnny and the mid-upper gunner spotter our target … Johnny took over the navigation, guiding our approach with directions of ‘port ... port — straighten out — a touch to starboard — straight and level!’ “The endless time that those few seconds from ‘straight and level’ to ‘bombs away’ took were always a nightmare. Finally it came through: ‘Bombs away!
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Let’s get the hell out of here!’ “That trip was the last one on which I had to deal with panic in the crew,” Ed recalled. “Afterwards, Johnny went down to the intelligence section and was treated to the blow-up photo from the night before. It was the best print for the squadron and a bull’s-eye was displayed in the intelligence section. It was our crew.” It wasn’t unusual to fly in formations of 500 to 1000 planes, Ed said. “You had to watch out for enemy collisions, but also your own. That was part of the night’s work, watching out for your own as well.” They did get shot up. On one trip they were travelling in a clear blue sky. As they approached the target there was a cloud hanging low. Ed was determined not to go back with a full load so he circled down below the cloud and dropped their bombs, then headed away. They’d just gotten out over the English channel when his tail gunner Jack Train, a 20-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario said, “Skip! I’m hit.” Jack had shrapnel in his knee and was hospitalized for some time. Shortly after that Ed’s tour of duty was done and he was shipped back to Canada to train for the Far East. He married his wife Maxine in May 1943, and A page from Ed Kluczny’s 1944 log book showing misthey had four children. Today, Ed lives in Invermere sions flow, including results and remarks from pilot and and keeps busy with reading, writing and visiting crew members. Photo submitted friends.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2010
It is our duty to remember By Jim Abbott, P.C., M.P. Kootenay Columbia Today is an opportunity for all of us to recognize and honour the past and present sacrifices of the men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces. We say thank you for all they have given up and will continue to give up to fight for our country. November 11th, 2010 marks 92 years since the end of the First World War. Ninety-two years since more than 66,000 brave Canadian soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our country. Ninetytwo years since the signing of the Armistice treaty between Germany and the Allies. And ninety-two years since silence descended on the battlefields of the First World War. Through the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the mission in Afghanistan and countless peacekeeping assignments, Canadian troops have always stepped up to the task with courage, dedication and the determination to stand up for what’s right. As Canadians, it is our duty to remember. We owe our freedom to the past and present sacrifices of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen. That’s why in communities, at schools and at memorial sites across
Canada we remember the great sacrifices made by our brave soldiers who left the safety and comfort of their homes and families to defend Canadian values. While the battles fought today look much different from the ones fought by our grandparents and greatgrandparents, one factor remains the same: Canada’s soldiers are ready and willing to face danger on our behalf. But the men and women in uniform aren’t the only ones who make sacrifices. While our brave soldiers cross oceans to fight for a better and safer world, those who remain are left to make their own sacrifices as they support one another on the home front. On this year’s Remembrance Day, Canadians will also honour an important historical milestone. On February 18, 2010, John “Jack” Babcock passed away. Mr. Babcock was Canada’s last known veteran of the First World War, and his passing marks the end of an era in Canada’s military history. We remember and honour all members of our military who have made sacrifices, both past and present, to preserve Canadian values and help create a better and safer world here and across the globe. I will be spending my Remembrance Day in Cranbrook. I encourage everyone to take the time to remember those who have fallen in the service of our country. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and our Conservative Government I want to say thank you to all those who have served, and continue to serve our great country. Lest we forget.
Our eternal gratitude and respect By Norm MacDonald MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke For over 90 years, Canadians have gathered on November 11th to honour the more than one and a half million Canadians who have served in our Armed Forces. Canadian veterans fought for our freedom. They put their lives at risk to protect the Canadian way of life. In communities across our nation, we offer our deepest appreciation for the sacrifice made on our behalf. Those who have lost their lives have our eternal gratitude and respect. Our thoughts are also with the almost 3,000 Canadians that are currently deployed overseas. I know that we all feel gratitude for their service and we hope that they will all return home.
“Let Peace Be Their Memorial” The Presidents and Members of the
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In memory of more than 117,000 Fallen Comrades Those wishing to pick up wreaths to be placed at cenotaph please do so at Legion: 10:00 am Invermere, 3:15 pm Edgewater
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The Old Zone
November 5, 2010
By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist One of the goalies in our league has spent much of his time at the rink being a parentcoach for his goaltender son. He would tell his son to “get square with the shooter”, “cut down the angle by moving to the top of the crease” and “stack those pads” over and over again. These are all good things for a young
goalkeeper to learn. Probably just a normal reaction of a parent wanting his child to become the best that he can. For the most part, this goalie practices what he preaches and he is an integral part of the team. However, last week he committed a monumental error that put a smile on the face of his teammates. While attempting to stop a shot from the far blue-line, he lifted his head, and subsequently his stick, before
the puck’s arrival giving it an unobstructed glide into the net. Luckily, his team was able to recover from the shock and score a few more goals just in case that was to happen again. In the end they prevailed and were able to laugh about it in the dressing room after the game. Doc White would never want his son to hear about that little mistake, so I took the liberty of spreading the word. Sorry!
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The family of the late Garth Christianson would like to thank everyone for their kind and caring support given to Garth. Many thanks to the ladies who provided the lovely luncheon, to Dave for the eulogy, to the Whitehouse Hotel for their wonderful hospitality, and a very special thank you to Ed Steel for the help he has given us. To all who came to celebrate Garth’s life, we thank you. Garth will be laid to rest with his son, Ole, in Salmon Arm, B.C.
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In Memory of
Scott Hascarl March 29, 1962 – November 4, 1984
We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, Often speak your name. All we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part. Heaven has you in it’s keeping, But we have you in our hearts. Always loved and remembered, Mom, Dad, Brothers, Sisters, And Families.
ANNOUNCEMENT Jumbo Creek Conservation Society, Annual General Meeting, November 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the DTSS Theatre.
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. 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 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.
s obituary s Larry Allan Williams July 12, 1949 - October 19, 2010
Larry Allan Williams passed away peacefully at Invermere Hospital on October 19, 2010. He was born in Victoria, B.C. on July 12, 1949. Larry grew up in Langford on Vancouver Island and lived in many places across B.C. and Alberta. Larry was a very caring person, a great friend, and a gentle soul. Predeceased by his parents, Betty and Art Williams. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and his co-workers at A.G. Foods. Larry is survived by two sons, Josh and Jake. God speed my dear friend.
Cheers to the anonymous customer who sent us flowers. You brightened our day! Thank you so very much, Leslie, Brenda, Anne, Michelle, and Kim at The Bargain Shop. Cheers to the Village of Invermere for the wonderful sidewalks, it makes our trip into town much smoother. From the residents of Mount Nelson Place. Jeers to the hunters that throw their carcasses behind Munn Lake and other places close to town. Have respect! Cheers to that famous bearded bread guy. After that extended holiday it’s finally time to start making some dough again. Cheers to the crew that put the new boards up at the Wilmer rink, looks great, thanks for all your hard work. Cheers to Wilmer landowners for choosing your community and submitting your petition for services on time.
Cheers to my old and new clients for confirming this was a very good decision. James. Cheers to the staff at Copper City for doing a great job with the Halloween decorations. Cheers to the Edgewater Fire Department for the spectacular Halloween fireworks show.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost, female Lynx Point Himalayan cat, answers to Daisy, went missing on October 31 from Kootenay #3 Road, Windermere. Reward $200. Please call 403-287-6740 or 403852-8105.
storage Secure self storage, call Suzanne, 403-390-4513.
announcement
Happy
60th
Anniversary to Keith &
Liz Ebbern Married November 10th, 1950 in Winnipeg MB Love Steve, Jane , Laura, Tom, Andy and their families
STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166. You own it we can store it! Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long term tenant. Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-342-5297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.
COMMERCIAL SPACE 864 sq.ft. Warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/ month includes GST, available immediately. Call 250-342-3637. New, commercial office, and/or retail space for rent. Prime location, D/T Invermere, excellent monthly rates, furnished, kitchen, available now. 250-341-5788. 2nd floor commercial space in Radium, 800 to 3200 sq.ft., 403559-9625.
ACCOMMODATION WANTED 1 bdrm, studio, or room for rent in Fairmont, Columere Park, or Windermere. Must have W/D, parking, and internet, $600/month max. Call Kate at 250-341-6299.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room w/ cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P, 250-342-4020.
Rooms available for rent in elegantly designed home in Westside Park, Invermere. Friendly neighbors. Suitable for quiet, single female. Kitchen and Living room furnished. Includes storage space and laundry. Within walking distance to D/T Invermere. No smokers please. $500/month including utilities. 250-341-5192. Large 3 bdrm house on the lake in Invermere, furnished, sharing with 1 other, 1 bdrm available with own bath, all appliances, $500/ month, cable, utilities, and internet included, 250-342-1791.
SUITE FOR RENT 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.
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SUITE FOR RENT
SUITE FOR RENT
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house FOR RENT
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condo FOR RENT
Apartment for rent, 1800 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, huge balcony with view, utilities included, $1250/ month, 403-519-0447.
Columere Park, bright 1 bdrm, furnished, large upstairs suite, clean and quiet, $650/month, 250345-6524.
FOR RENT
1 bdrm cabin for rent in Windermere, available November 15, $850/month, including utilities and satellite, pets welcome. Please call Rene at 250-342-6813.
Walk to Downtown and Kinsmen Beach, 3 bdrm, main floor of house, separate entrance, 5 appliances, deck, view, shed, yard, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references and DD required, rent negotiable, water, hydro, and heat included. Available December 1, 250-342-7590.
Tastefully furnished, new 2 bdrm + den, 1 ½ bath, one block from D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $1,050/month + utilities or $1,190/month with garage. 403-899-2328.
HILLCREST Furnished Apartments, utilities included, 1 bdrm units $600/month, 2 bdrm units $800/ month, 250-341-1182.
1 bdrm apartment in D/T Radium, $700/month, DD required, available December 1, call 250341-1577 or 250-347-6420 to view.
Large 1 bdrm, furnished suite in quiet private home, utilities and cable included, $725/month + DD, 250-342-9404.
Fully furnished studio suite in newer home, laundry, cable, internet, and all utilities included, N/S, N/P, $600/month, contact 250-688-0965 or 250-688-1048.
Spacious 1400 sq.ft., 2 bdrm, full bath, W/D, private entrance, fenced yard, $800/month + ½ utilities, 250-342-9650. 2 bdrm, N/S, N/P, walking distance to D/T Invermere, $985/month + DD, F/S, W/D, D/W, and utilities included, 250-342-1584 or 250342-8679. Radium 4 bdrm, 2 bath, basement suite, $1,200/month including utilities, references a must, Donna or Verna, 250-342-6010. Invermere 2 bdrm basement suite, all utilities included, W/D, separate entrance, ½ block from Sobeys, pets negotiable, N/S, available November 1, $725/month. 403613-3953. The Sunset Motel is offering Discounted daily, weekly, or monthly rates. Contact Darren or Heidi, 250-347-0021. For rent in Edgewater, 2 apartment with yard, included, $550/month; 1 apartment, $450/month; 2 apartment, $600/month, included. 250-342-2898.
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For rent in Windermere, lower suite, $750/month + ½ utilities, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, ideal for couple. Roommate wanted for upper suite. 250-342-8662. 2 bdrm, clean, furnished apartment, utilities and cable included, $850/ month, DD, references, N/P, close to schools, available soon, please write to: Landlord, Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, state age and employment.
2 bdrm walkout basement suite in Invermere, year round rental, close to beach, shared laundry, $650/month + part utilities, N/S, references required, available December 1, 250-342-9605 evening or 250-342-8640 day. Fairmont 2 bdrm suite, 1 full bath, W/D, fully furnished, excellent location, wireless internet, water, power, cable included, $950/ month, N/S, N/P, 250-270-0043.
house FOR RENT Beautiful Windermere acreage, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, w/garage on 24 acres less than 5 minutes from Windermere. Newer home, $1,050/ month. Linda 403-244-8402. In Invermere, bright, partially furnished, 2 bdrm house, great location for Panorama bus or walk to Invermere, W/D included, $1,250/month, includes all utilities, N/S, DD, 250-342-3841. Large 2 bdrm Mobile Home, 14’ wide, new deck, siding, yard, island in kitchen, 5 appliances, no dogs allowed, $800/month + utilities, 250-342-1700. Comfortable home available in Indian Beach, 2 minute walk to lake, uninterrupted views, 2 bdrm + den, newly carpeted, $1,000/ month, great neighbours, 250342-3236. Windermere 1 bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references, September to June, $595/month unfurnished, $650/ month furnished, 403-851-2043.
Contact
250-342-4040
for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at
FirstChoiceRentals.ca
Home with 2 upper bdrms and 1 lower level, comes with all amenities, fully furnished, looking for quiet renters, D/T location, available December 1st to April 30th, N/P, N/S, DD. Call Chris 250342-3790. Invermere, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lots of updates, new 4 piece bath, fenced yard and garden, lots of storage inside and out, shed, W/D, N/S, pets okay, $1,100/month + Hydro, available November 15, 250-3417190. 1000 sq.ft. home, 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, near Columbia Lake, N/S, $800/ month + utilities. 250-347-2503. Invermere, 3 bdrm, 3 bath house, N/S, pets negotiable, $1,200/ month + utilities, references, 250342-1322. Large 3 bdrm, 2 bath, partially furnished, F/S, W/D, $1,100/month + utilities, DD, references, pets negotiable, available now, long term, 250-341-1099 or 250-6880256. 1800 sq.ft., 4 bdrm bungalow, attached garage, across from Windermere Golf Course, $1450/ month, DD and References required, 250-341-1998. 2 bdrm house in Invermere, cozy with a view, N/S, N/P, close to schools, large storage shed, F/S, W/D, D/W, available November 1st, $850/month + utilities, 250-3426842. 2 bdrm older home, available mid November, $750/month + DD, part utilities, 250-342-9779. Fairmont 3 bdrm bungalow for rent, $1,100/month + utilities, 250-342-9552.
House for rent, December 1st, 2 suites, fully furnished, great for Panorama staff, 5-7 people, for info and photos email mjjbug88@ yahoo.com, 403-678-3087. Fairmont, clean, newly renovated, 3 bdrm house, unfurnished, close to all amenities, 7 appliances, N/P, N/S, references + DD, only clean, responsible, mature adults need apply, $800/month + utilities, 250345-6100 or 250-341-8177. Black Forest Heights, totally renovated, 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, upper floor, 6 new appliances, large deck, yard, N/S, N/P, $1,050/month, includes water and Satellite T.V., available December 1, 780-7184922 or rfr111@hotmail.com.
condo 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 immediately, 250-688-0512.
Newly renovated home in Invermere, spectacular 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with all major appliances, overlooking the lake, $1,100/month + utilities, 250342-3688.
New townhome for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, in Cedarwood Glen Estates, D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $1,350/month, available immediately, 250-341-1182.
Large 2 bdrm main floor fourplex unit in Windermere, 5 appliances included, W/D, near beach, $700/ month, 403-239-2017.
Invermere, spacious, tastefully decorated, furnished, lake front, views, centrally located, parking, $1,300/month, 1-866-313-4762, available until June.
Cozy 3 bdrm Windermere house, 3 blocks from beach, available November 15, rent includes utilities, $950/month, N/S, Cats okay, 250-688-0033. Invermere, charming home next to Kinsmen beach, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 F/P, N/P, N/S, available immediately, $1,600/month + utilities, references + DD required, 403-246-6680. Invermere Wilder Subdivsion, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished home, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1,600/ month + utilities, references + DD required, 403-246-6680. 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, mobile home in Juniper Heights, $1,000/month, includes utilities, DD, no dogs, 250341-7861.
2 bdrm luxury condo for long term rent in Sable Ridge Resort, fully furnished and stocked with amenities. Just move in! Furnished with Penthouse furnishings, gourmet kitchen, ensuite laundry, queen bed, flat screen TV, 1st floor, F/P, BBQ, underground parking, outdoor hot tubs, clubhouse, seasonal pool. Long term rental, available December 1, $950/ month, includes heat, Kelly, 403975-8204. Akiskinook Resort, 2 bdrm furnished condo, pool, hot tub, $950/month (2 tenants) + utilities, N/P, N/S, 403-293-3870. 2 bdrm, 2 bath in The Point, underground parking, W/D, $1000/ month, 403-519-0447.
Sable Ridge condos for rent, 1 bdrm, top floor, fully furnished, $825/month; 3 bdrms + Den, top floor, fully furnished, $1,995/ month. One month free. Please call 403-630-7464. Akiskinook resort, 1 bdrm condo, fully furnished and equipped, pool & spa, $675/month, includes cable, 403-281-3991. The Peaks in Radium, 1 bdrm + Den, 800 sq.ft., $825/month, includes all utilities, F/P, underground parking, storage, long term lease, 403-8166007. Peaks condo in Radium, 2 bdrm, 973 sq.ft., fully furnished, 2 singles, 1 queen, 1 bath, parkade, pool, hot tubs, $1,000/month, includes utilities and cable, 250-342-5855. Radium Pinewood condo, 2 bdrm with loft, 2 bath, F/P, $1,100/ month, utilities, N/P, N/S, 403-6159989. Invermere townhouse for rent, available immediately, December 1, 2 bdrm + office/bdrm space, N/S, Pets on approval, single car garage, F/S, W/D, D/W, backing onto green space with nice mountain views, $1,000/month + DD + some utilities, please contact Cynthia at 250-341-5602. Invermere, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, behind Hospital, next to playground, clean, N/S, N/P, laundry, secure building, $750/month + DD, includes utilities but not electricity, available December 1. 250-342-7547. 1 bdrm condo, N/P, N/S, close to D/T Invermere, $650/month, available immediately, 250-342-6226, ask for Leo, call during day time. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, new luxury furnished condo in D/T Invermere, awesome lake view, hot tub access, in suite laundry, $1,200/month, 250-688-0244.
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MISC. FOR SALE
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vehicles for sale
Lake view, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo for rent, hardwood, granite, stainless steel appliances, W/D, pool, fitness facility, underground parking $1150/month including all utilities, available December 15 or January 1, 403-257-2984, cogrady6@shaw. ca.
Quality Top Soil & Manure. Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/ pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load, delivery extra. Call, 250-3421268.
Ladies Rossignol, 146 cm, Attraxion 6 skis with binding, used 1 ½ seasons, $420, 250-342-6846.
1992 Dodge Eagle for sale, 290,000 km, standard, great condition, runs very well, $1000 OBO, 250-6880907.
house FOR sale
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. Panasonic KX-FHD332, plain paper fax and photocopier, $40 OBO, 250341-6299. Top Quality Hay and Straw, alfalfa/grass, round bales, call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.
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. Revenue/income property for sale in Edgewater. Renovated fourplex plus separate 2 bdrm house with yard and workshop, $350,000, 250342-2898. Builder Direct Pricing and mortgage paid for one year, located in Columbia Ridge, new 3 bdrms, 2 baths, walkout basement, $379,000, 250-345-2104.
condo FOR sale 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, includes 2 person infrared sauna and deluxe massage chair. Great view! Like new! $219,900, No agents please. 250-341-5170.
Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250342-6908. 4” hot tub covers, any size $499 until the end of October, Valley Spas, 250-342-3922. Floor Model Blowout!! 2 person hot tub, regular $5500, sale $4500. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922. Pine firewood for sale, split and delivered, $185/cord, 250-3479639. Winter Tires, used one season, Avalanche X-Treme, LT265/70R17, Load Ranch E, asking $550, 250342-1384.
WinValley winter potatoes, $25/ sac, 250-342-0272. Grain finished longhorn beef, lean and drug free, 250-346-3247. We are moving! For sale, Complete Bedroom furniture, dining table with 6 chairs, sofas (2 years old), lamps, dressers, and misc. items, everything in excellent condition. Make us an offer call Louise at 250483-5358. Winter tires for sale, Artic Claw, 225/60/R17, $400, 1 season, 250688-0061. 18 cu.ft. white Kenmore Fridge, barely used, $300; Stackable Frigidaire Gallery Washer and Dryer, $500; Free Washer, Dryer $150. rfr111@hotmail.com or 780718-4922. Firewood, cut, split, and delivered. Birch, half cord $275, full cord $400. Larch, half cord $240, full cord $350. Fir and Pine, half cord $180, full cord $275. 250-688-0143 or email: mkranch@xplornet.com. Mattress, like new, double pillowtop, single box spring, $650 new, asking $295, 250-342-5855.
MACHINERY FOR RENT
Firewood, Pine, Birch, and Fir timbers, 250-346-3247 or 250342-1509. Kenmore washer and dryer in working condition, $100 for pair, 250-347-9293 or 250-347-2415. Snow Tires for sale, Kum Ho I’Zen stud, P205/75R14, used only 4 months, asking $200. 250-3472347. Firewood, Fir & Pine mix, $235 Larch $300, Pine $180. All wood split and delivered. 250-341-5551. Terreco laminate tiles, 16 inch square, slate look, $1.25 sq.ft.; 32” Sony FD Trinitron WEGA T.V., $200; Starchoice HD Receiver, $100. 250347-9938.
1997 F150, extended cab, 4x4, automatic, A/C, high mileage, current inspection, $2500, 250688-0143.
BUSINESS FOR SALE Busy seasonal café for sale in Invermere, B.C. Serious inquiries only, 250-341-5370.
SERVICES Phil’s Carpentry, Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time. 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. Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in 1 hour! Serving the Valley since 2006. Call 250-688-0213.
For Rent, 250-342-1517, www. glaciermountainhomes.com.
vehicles for sale 2006 Hyundai Accent, excellent condition, low mileage, includes 4 new winter tires, $7500 OBO, 250342-0020. Ford F150, 1999, 4x4, short box, mags ($2500 new), standard 6 cyl, regular cab, 224,000 km, $4100 OBO, 250-342-5855.
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”. Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235.
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. 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. 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. Kootenay Home Maintenance. For all your home and property needs, inspection, construction, maintenance, hot tub maintenance, and snow removal, 250-688-1335 (cell) dlkane1@telus.net. Executive Typing Services, Over 20 years word processing experience. Resumes, manuals, data entry, and more. Accurate and fast! 250-270-0254. Headed South or New to Town? Private Spanish & English Lessons, Translations, & Text Revisions. 100% Personalized Language Solutions. ColumbiaValleySpanish. yolasite.com, 250-342-1116.
SERVICES Mike’s Handyman Services, renovations and new construction, reasonable rates, call 250-3415770.
HELP WANTED 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. RK Heliski, full-time, seasonal front desk position. Please send resumes to lauren@rkheliski.com. Helna’s Stube Restaurant is accepting applications for experienced part-time evening servers and part-time evening kitchen help/dishwasher. Please drop off resume or send to mail@ helnas.com.
recreational vehicles
We supply parts and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads
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November 5, 2010 Golden Life Management is looking for the right person to join our Columbia Garden Village team as
Resident Care Aid/ Assisted Living Worker
The Artym Gallery is Hiring This Retail Sales position will begin part-time in mid November, turning to full time in January. Job will focus on customer service and sales, administrative tasks including inventory with some physical work. Computer skills are required. No experience necessary - training will be provided. Successful applicants will be friendly, have fantastic communication skills, and be self motivated.
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.
Please drop off resume, with references in person at the Artym Gallery. Acceptable applicants will be contacted for an interview.
This role reports to our Group Controller and is responsible for the financial record keeping with several related companies.
934 - 7th Avenue ~ Invermere
We will contact qualified applicants.
HELP WANTED Busy Local Framing Company looking for framers and laborers. Please send resume to info@ duskbuildingsystems.com or fax 250-341-3427. Full-Time Admin Assistant. Must have: Above average customer service skills in person and on the phone, excellent computer skills. Reliable, responsible, mature person with a good disposition and attitude. Able to work on own and show initiative. Quick learner in a busy yet friendly environment. Some sales involved so must be willing to learn new things. Perfect job for an open minded upbeat individual. Definitely must be able to work Saturdays. Contact only by email to: workplace385@yahoo.ca. Part-time wait staff, starting mid December at the Old Salzburg, 250347-6553. Cook 40 Hours/week, $12.50 $14.00/hour. Server, previous experience required in German/ European cuisine and service, full-time, $9.23/hour. Apply to careers@blackforestrestaurant.com or drop of resume between 12pm5pm. 250-342-9417. Dusk Building Systems has an opening for a Delivery Truck Operator, a class 1 license is necessary, picker operating experience and a clean abstract is an asset. Please forward resumes to info@duskbuildingsystems.com or fax 250-341-3427.
Please send your resume to dgrocutt@windermerewater.com
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity that offers a competitive wage and benefits, and a fresh and caring workplace environment as well as an opportunity for advancement we invite you to apply today. Send your application including qualifications along with references to: careers@glm.ca or drop by and speak with Community Manager, Adrienne Turner
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AG L I O
Maglio Installations Ltd. have the following positions available in Invermere and Radium
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:
• Excavator Operator
CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
• Pipe Layer
Reporting to the VP Development, this entry-level position will assist in the coordination, administration and updating of new real estate and resort projects. The Construction/Development Coordinator will also assist with the administration aspects of timeshare and real estate sales. Key duties and responsibilities: • Provide administrative and technical support to the real estate development team • Arrange construction estimating/quantity surveying for projects • Oversee the community’s statutory building scheme • Monitor project budgets and schedules
Key qualifications: • College diploma or University degree in construction related field preferred • Fluent in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Fluency in MS Project would be an added asset. Knowledge of AutoCad would be an asset. • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills Fairmont Hot Springs offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities. Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6004. fairmonthotsprings.com
Beware of expensive imitations. There is only one…
N E W S PA P E R
Installations Ltd.
(min. 5 years)
• Tr u c k D r i v e r s (Class #1)
• Labourers
(min. 5 years)
• Skidsteer Operator
• Experienced Chainsaw Operator
Please forward resume to Maglio Installations Ltd. Fax: 250-352-5441 • Email: info@maglioinstallations.com
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Invermere Zone invites applications from persons interested in being on our Casual Employment Lists for the following classifications: 1. School Bus Drivers - This is bus driving work in the operation of school buses used to transport students on prescribed routes within the School District; the employee may also participate in the busing of students on curricular and extracurricular field trips both inside and outside the district. Applicants must have completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent, minimum 5 years driving experience and an acceptable driving abstract; valid Class 2 Driver’s license for the Province of British Columbia with an air brake endorsement (may be required); first Aid training would be an asset. 2. Custodians - This is manual work involving the cleanliness and security of district buildings. The work may include dealing with public use of school facilities. Once an employee becomes familiar with a clearly defined work schedule, the work is performed with minimal supervision. Usually, this job is performed after regular school hours and generally alone. Applicants must have completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent, as well as completion of the Board provided training program. If you are interested in being considered for the above casual positions, please send a complete resume, including three references, indicating the zone you are applying for, by Friday, November 12, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. to: Cameron Dow, Secretary Treasurer Department of Human Resources P.O.Box 70, Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5 (250) 427-2245 (tel) / (250) 427-2044 (fax) e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted. All successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record search.
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Feed the Town
The Golf Shop is open
Sunday, December 5th from 1:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. Everyone welcome, non perishable food items or cash donations accepted on behalf of the Food Bank. Pictures with Santa!
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Christmas shopping. 2 for 1 clothing sales. Gift Certificates available.
ANNUAL WINTER TIRE SALE October 10th – November 15th
BUY 3 TIRES GET 1
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Includes installation and balance. Taxes not included.
Call 250-341-3392 Ext. #4
Pre-order your tires now to ensure availability.
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There’s something new upstairs at McToogle’s, authentic Vietnamese Cuisine.
Open for lunch Tuesday - Saturday at 11:30 am
Freight & Passenger Depot
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
n Floor o s u c Fo With David Wilson s Cork! I love it! What’s not to love? If you have been sitting on the fence about this product it might be time to come down. Customers rave how warm it is, how quiet and easy to clean. And, it’s suitable for most areas of the house. I can’t wait to put this in my house. In every building I lay cork — including a spa, a hair salon, a gift store and so many homes — owners lament they should have done it sooner.
The value of this product is incredible. What about cost? It’s not often I will say this, but look outside the brand names. The value isn’t there. We have found a number of great product lines that are better than the brand names and still include all the benefits. Think about it: It might be time to drop in and see us for more information on this and other surface solutions.
#4 - 9994 Arrow Rd.
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PAP Test and Manicure Night at OPT Options for Sexual Health (OPT) will be holding two PAP nights (October 18th and November 15th), to give women an opportunity to have their Cervix screened for abnormal cells that can lead to cervical cancer. Women should be tested every year for three years after they start having sexual relations. Once a woman has tested negative for three years in a row, screening every two years is all that is needed. Most women diagnosed with cervical cancer in BC in the year 1999 had not had a Pap test in the past three years. Evidence shows that women who have been screened regularly will have a very low risk of developing cervical cancer. There will be an opportunity to have a manicure,
Confidential Sexual Health Education STI and Pregnancy Testing Inexpensive Birth Control ECP’s and Free Condoms
talk to a volunteer or OPT nurse about sexual health decisions, birth control information and prescriptions, Sexually Transmissible Infection (STI) counselling, in addition to having a PAP or STI test. All information is kept strictly confidential! Call the new OPT number for further information or to book a PAP test – 250-688-6787 (OPTS). No appointments necessary for non-PAP visits. November 15th a physician will be available for PAP and STI testing. Clinic nurses and volunteers will be available for regular appointments. Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Invermere Health Unit 850, 10th Ave.
1st and 3rd Monday of the Month 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Invermere Health Centre, 850-10th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • 1-250-688-OPTS (6787)
Coats for Families rallies for donations The annual Coats for Families campaign is collecting donations of warm winter jackets, mittens and scarves for all ages to help families fight the chill of winter. Items in good condition can be dropped off at CIBC, Credit Union, Sears, or Mom’s Upholstery. Pictured, left to right: Rochelle Matieu, Julie Sanders, Kyra Warren, Oliver Orchiston, and Aurora Orchiston model the types of items Coats for Families is looking for. Photo by Kelsey Verboom
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Valley Churches
Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, November 7th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “The Externally Focused Life: Looking From Eternityâ€?. K.I.D.S. church for Children aged 3 to 12 during the Morning Service. 7 p.m. “The Fehr Family in Concertâ€?, an evening of Gospel Music. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org
Halloween contest winners The Pioneer’s first ever pumpkin carving contest was a ghoulish success. Scary and comical carved creations came through our door, but the overall winners were brothers Bodie and Gabe Sillem of Invermere (left), ages 7 and 4. Special mention goes to the staff at the College of the Rockies, who dropped off the pumpkin pictured above, which they good-heartedly dubbed the “Marko Shehovac pumpkin.� Bodie and Gabe won a gift basket from It’s a Wrap!
Your Local
COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE Professionals
Strata, Apartment & Commercial Property Management
For professional management of your strata corporation, overseen by a Certiďƒžed Property ManagerÂŽ, with the accounting done by a Certiďƒžed Management Accountant, please contact Bill Weissig
Bernie Raven
MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC
www.teamraven.ca
CPMÂŽ, RI, RPA, CPRPM, CLO, SMA, CRES.
Cell: (250) 342-7415 Office: (250) 341-6044 braven@cyberlink.bc.ca
Wende Brash Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Invermere Independently Owned and Operated 1022B - 7 Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611
Our six Strata Managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act of B.C. For more information regarding their extensive qualiďƒžcations and experience, please visit our website at www.mountaincreek.ca.
Phone: 250-341-6003
Email: bweissig@mountaincreek.ca
Roman Catholic Church Saturday, November 6th 7 p.m., Sunday, November 7th 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
Selkirk TV & Appliance • Kitchenaid • Inglis • Whirlpool • Roper
Panasonic Pioneer Cell Phones Electronics & Service Christian Books, Music & Misc.
1229-7th Ave., Invermere
250-342-6415
Four Seasons For All Reasons
Paul Glassford Sales Consultant $FMM t
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Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300
Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday 8:30 a.m.: Worship at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 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 Martinsen 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com
Call Jayne for a special creation. FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
250-342-3160
EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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Experience an outstanding selection of the very best British Columbia wines and canapés, with more than 100 different BC varieties to sip and savour. Door prizes!
Tickets on sale now: $39 plus tax. Festival Judging Packages including accommodation and wine-paired gourmet dinner are also available. Call 250.345.6070 to reserve your tickets!
Wine Festival Shuttle NEW For 2010! Available Saturday, November 6th. Enjoy the Wine Festival safely and don’t worry about driving! A Wine Festival Shuttle is available from Fundamental Event Marketing, serving Fairmont Hot Springs, Windermere, Invermere and Canal Flats, only $5 - $15 per person, per trip. Ask about shuttle service for Radium.
To book the shuttle, call 250.688.6880
Brewer’s Christmas Market Now Open! Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a beautiful selection of gifts, treats
and seasonal goodies! Homemade Christmas Baking • Gourmet Food Items • Candy and Sweets • Christmas Gifts Galore! Open Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm. Located next to the hot pools.