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HOT TOPIC - Windermere’s residents get together at a Regional District meeting on Tuesday, November 23rd, to debate the future of the small town’s water supply. Left to right: Christine Turnbull, Doug Parkin, Doug Sinclair, Alan Witherspoon, Craig Sinclair, Gord Lazzaroto, Jim Manetta, Cam Gillies.

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Residents debate Windermere’s water

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Windermere community is facing a decision that will permanently change the way the unincorporated town receives its water supply.

Homeowners came to a Regional District meeting on Tuesday, November 23rd, to debate whether Windermere should hook up to the water treatment facilities already in place through Windermere Water and Sewer, or invest around $12 million to build a community water treatment plant.

The current supply uses surface water from Lake Windermere, which is treated with chlorine. However, Interior Health has had a Water Quality Advisory in place since 2006, indicating a risk of waterborne parasites.

“The goal is to get safe, treated water that meets Interior Health guidelines,” said Elizabeth Ahlgren, RDEK Project Supervisor, to residents at the meeting.

“The thing we really want is your feedback on how to go ahead with that.”

To hook up to the current treatment plant the community would have to build a booster station and meter at a point between the two systems, costing around $5 million. Residents would also have to pay a one-time water hook-up fee of $3,500 per property.

Also debated was how to cast the final vote for one or other choice. Voting by petition allows all property owners, including corporations and those from out of province, to cast a vote; a referendum would only allow B.C. residents, but includes tenants and owners.

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Fired MLA Bill Bennett finds local support

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Newly independent Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, who made an explosive exit from Premier Gordon Campbell’s cabinet last week, has found backing from political commentators and his local riding associations, Bill Bennett who said the move shows “sound leadership”.

MLA Bennett, who served as the B.C. government’s energy minister, was fired from his cabinet post on Wednesday, November 17th, after calling for Premier Gordon Campbell to step down immediately as leader of the B.C. Liberal Party.

Bennett, who oversaw the province’s oil, gas, mining and electricity, also publicly criticized Premier Campbell’s cabinet reshuffle earlier this month.

Shortly after losing his cabinet position, he stunned reporters in Victoria with a tirade against Premier Campbell, claiming he uses bullying tactics amounting to “almost a battered-wife syndrome” inside the cabinet, a comment he later said he regretted.

“I’m tired of the bull---- that goes on in politics, and I’m really tired of the way Gordon Campbell thinks he can just run on people,” Bennett told reporters. “You can run on me, I’m a tough guy, I can take it, but I’ve seen him do it to other people in our caucus.

“You have almost a battered-wife syndrome inside our caucus today, inside our cabinet. It’s really sad and all the man has to do to give the B.C. Liberal party a chance to renew itself is to leave.”

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On the same day Bennett was fired from cabinet, Steve Thomson, the newly-appointed Minister of Natural Resource Operations, was granted his energy minister position, taking on a duel role in the cabinet.

Thomson became the third energy minister this year; a role Bennett had only been appointed to in June after the previous minister quit in protest of the introduction of the harmonized sales tax.

Before the dust could settle, another blow for Bennett followed on Friday, November 19th, when the Liberal Caucus unanimously voted to expel him. He will now sit as an independent MLA. “I count him [Bill Bennett] as a friend first of all, but I also know him as an MLA and a minister who worked tirelessly on many projects that I valued highly in the Kootenay region,” said Greg Deck, former Radium mayor and former chair of the Regional District of East Kootenay.

“I regret anything that might diminish those past accomplishments and that limits his ability to continue to work on our behalf.”

But where Bennett’s political party have been quick to distance themselves, he has found support

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with his local Liberal riding associations, Kootenay East and Columbia RiverRevelstoke, who are urging him to run for leadership of the party.

“If Bill Bennett chooses to seek a leadership position this will bode well for him,” said Doug Clovechok, the newlyappointed president of the Columbia River-Revel-

stoke riding association.

“MLAs have to distance themselves from the outgoing party leader physically and verbally ... The action Bill has taken actually demonstrates sound leadership, in my mind.”

The Kootenay East riding president, Judie Blakely, also said that their association will continue to back Bennett after receiving a stack of e-mails supporting the MLA following his ejection from caucus.

Some of the options ahead for Bennett include quitting politics, sitting as an independent candidate, possibly rejoining the B.C. Liberals after a new leader is chosen, or running for MP Jim Abbott’s soon-to-beempty seat as the federal Conservative nominee.

“I would be surprised to see him run federally,” said Invermere’s Mayor Gerry Taft. “But whether he runs again provincially or federally he has got two really big issues to deal with in this area; his continued support for Jumbo Resort and for HST.” Premier Campbell announced his resignation from leadership of the B.C. Liberal Party on November 3rd, after nearly a decade in the role. He will remain until the party elects a new leader on February 26th.

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• On November 17th, at 7 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment members responded to an assault complaint in the 1200 block of Hilltop Road. The investigation at the scene indicated both people had assaulted one another. Both the 56-year-old man and 55-year-old woman were charged with assault. No serious injuries were inflicted.

• On November 17th, at 9:40 p.m., RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 93/95 at the south entrance to Columbia Lake Road. A 26-year-old Invermere woman was northbound when her white Ford Explorer lost control and rolled into the ditch. Fairmont Fire Department and Invermere ambulance were on scene when police arrived. The driver and two passengers had minor injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

• On November 19th, at 8:10 p.m., the detachment received a complaint of theft of construction materials just north of Radium. OSB boards and a compressor hose were stolen. Anyone with information is requested to contact police.

• On November 19th, at 6 p.m., officers attended a single vehicle rollover on Highway 95, north of Radium Valley Road. A 2001 Toyota driven by a 55-yearold woman from Radium began to slide on ice. While the driver was attempting to correct, the vehicle went off the road and into the ditch, rolling before eventually landing upright. The driver was not injured.

• On November 21st at 2:30 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to an assault complaint at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. Two females and a 24-year-old male were assaulted by a group of people. Police are still investigating the circumstances.

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DTSS PAC Committee notice The PAC is organizing a drug and alcohol awareness session, similar to that held recently at the College of the Rockies. I have teamed up with Donna and Greg Gylander and we jointly discuss drug and alcohol abuse. Donna and Greg have a presentation on their personal experience of losing their daughter to drug abuse. Through a slide show presentation they share their experiences and attempts to help their daughter, from the age of 17 to 24, when Jen Gylander died.

The drug presentation provides parents with upto-date information on drugs, covering many topics including the drug scene in the valley. Although I find our youths seem well educated, parents are lacking current information. The presentation will be at David Thompson Secondary School at 6:30 p.m. December 7th. All parents are invited regardless of what school your child attends.

Correction: round two Corporal Grant Simpson — living on the edge — has once again requested that I make a correction from an article in last week’s paper on file load per police officer. It was reported that each officer had a file load of 85 for the year 2009. Grant was of the opinion that many would believe that 85 is the total count for the file load for each member compared to the over 3200 calls for service we average each year. The 85 for each officer are criminal code investigations. It does not count for all the other investigations that the police are involved with. Not all investigations are Criminal Code investigations. In reality each member can investigate up to 350 files each year.

His timing for asking for this correction was good as I’m able to update our public with the fact that although Grant has difficulties with tracking and capturing cows, this morning he was witnessed by many to actually locate and move along a rather large black dog walking in the middle of the road who was causing problems for parents taking their kids to school. I was impressed.

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Awareness campaign targets snowmobilers

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff After a string of deadly avalanche seasons, commercial and non-commercial groups are pushing to create greater avalanche awareness among the snowmobiling community.

During the 2008-2009 winter season, there were a record-breaking 26 avalanche fatalities in Canada; 24 of which occurred in B.C., and 19 of which were snowmobile-related. In response to the shockingly high numbers, the B.C. Coronors Service assembled a review panel, which concluded that in many of the 2008-2009 avalanche deaths, the individuals involved underestimated the avalanche danger.

Since then, the Canadian Avalanche Centre, private guiding outfits, snowmobile companies, and snowmobile clubs across the country have been working to make snowmobilers in particular aware of avalanche risk.

One such initiative is a roadside sign campaign — a cooperative effort between the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) and the Ministry of Transportation — to remind sledders to seek out snow conditions and publicly available avalanche reports on the CAC website.

“There is an increasing number of avalanche fatalities in Canada, and an increasing number of them are sledders,” said operations manager of the CAC, John

Kelly. “I think we [CAC] are always increasing our profile with mountain sledders, but it’s a new sport compared to skiing. Mountain sledding is much younger, and the user group is growing much faster.

“I think we are making some inroads, but there’s a long way to go.”

In an effort to spread avalanche knowledge, the CAC has helped orchestrate a number of two-hour introductory sessions to avalanche safety, which have helped encourage sledders to take full avalanche training courses.

“These introductory sessions are a teaser. They help people understand what they don’t know,” Mr. Kelly said.

The CAC website also provides links to a number of other avalanche seminars, awareness days, and skills training courses, many of which are available in or near the Invermere area.

Scott Barsby, owner and operator of local snowmobiling guiding outfit Toby Creek Adventures, agreed that information is the most important tool in avoiding avalanche danger.

Mr. Barsby and his staff, which includes Level 3 Avalanche Forecaster Jason Smith, monitor the snowpack and weather daily and submit their findings to the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA), which is later made available on the CAC website.

“We’ve been active in this industry for 15 years now, and have been working with the CAA for many

A SIGN OF THE TIMES — New signs, like this one on Highway 93/95 between Invermere and Radium, are part of an educational drive to make snowmobilers more aware of avalanche danger.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom years to develop public courses on snowmobile use,” Mr. Barsby said.

“We are looking forward to increasing what we can do for this area.”

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Community Foundation working to aid local groups

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Local charitable group, the Columbia Valley Community Foundation, will soon be announcing a series of grants that will offer a financial boost to a range of community projects.

It has been a busy year for the organization, which has moved to a new office at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, upgraded its computers and is investigating new collaborations with other Community Foundations.

The organization, which was established in 2001, has assets of around $800,000 and distributes tens of thousands of dollars of funding to valley causes each spring and fall.

Previous contributions, totalling more than $250,000, have gone to a mix of different groups, including the Summit Youth Centre, the Columbia Valley Arts Council and Wildsight.

The Foundation closed its grant application

process last week and is now deciding the level of financial help to offer applicants.

“We could have granted more,” said Seona Helmer, CVCF Chair. “There was more money to give away.

“Any charitable group can approach us for funds. It would be good to raise community awareness of that.”

The Columbia Valley Foundation’s funds are raised by people with a passion for the local community, and are invested in a mixture of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. The money remains in the community, with the interest going back into projects that should enhance the quality of life in valley communities from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats. The organization is also supported by donations and grants from the Columbia Basin Trust and Kootenay Savings Foundation.

“One of the challenges is that not a lot of people know who we are, what we do and that they could be eligible for funding,” said CVCF Director

Don Miller. “On the flip side, donors may not be aware of the CVCF and that donations can take on the form of named funds and those funds remain protected in perpetuity”.

In each granting cycle, the Community Foundation puts out a call for applications from groups registered as charities or working in partnership with a registered charity. This fall the organization has seen a drop from the usual 15 or so funding applications to around five. The board is hoping for an upturn in applicants for the spring funding cycle.

“We are always working to get good grant applications and can help groups that feel overwhelmed with the application process,” Ms. Helmer added. “Of course, we are also looking into generating donations. On our website we now have a CanadaHelps button so you can give someone the gift of a donation in their name.”

For more information or to make a donation visit, www.valleyfoundation.ca.

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November 26, 2010

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

Canada’s political ties to the United Kingdom extend back to the 1700’s, and our significant connections with Britain in both world wars are undeniable.

In 1982, the signing of the Constitution Act severed the legislative umbilical cord between Canada and Britain and Canada became politically sovereign, yet the Canadian population’s seeming fascination with the Royal Family continues, as evidenced by the media kerfuffle surrounding the announcement of Prince William’s engagement to longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton.

Reminders of our historical association with the “Motherland” are sprinkled through our everyday lives. Our money, our style of government, our way of spelling, and even the name of our province are steeped in British-Canadian history.

But why, other than for nostalgic reasons, do we continue to identify ourselves through Britain, and more specifically the Royal Family, if we are no longer politically obligated to do so?

Where our connection with the Royal Family was once politically-driven, it has now transformed into more of a celebrity fixation.

Instead of commenting on the Royal Family’s political preferences, gossip magazines and newspapers critique the Royals’ fashion choices and trips to the countryside. Students no longer know any of the lyrics to ‘God Save the Queen,’ but ask a teenaged girl what Prince Harry has been up to, and you’ll receive an earful.

While it would be disrespectful and naïve to deny Britain’s profound effect on Canadian history and culture, perhaps it is time to stop devoting so much of our attention to the Royals’ shoe styles and focus on larger world issues at hand.

Instead of buying gossip magazines about the Royals, why not donate the same sum to a local charity, or lent our time to a worthy cause right here at home.

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Windermere water will cost too much Dear Editor: I am a summer resident of the valley living in the town of Windermere. On Tuesday, November 23rd, I attended a workshop and meeting in Windermere regarding the water issue facing the community. This issue has been ongoing since 2006 when signs went up advising of water quality.

I don’t have a problem in saying the water quality is not the best; that is why I have my filtration system in my cabin. What I do have a problem with, is the projected cost associated with hooking

up to Parr Utilities Ltd. It is in fact, outrageous.

Paying such a large amount, when you’re not even there for 6 months of the year, does not make sense. Forget about us summer residents, there are elderly people on a pension in Windermere, who will not be able to pay.

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LETTERS An appeal to the valley: save Earl Grey’s historical cabin Dear Editor: The final game of the Grey Cup will be played this Sunday, November 28th, in Edmonton.

Albert Henry George Grey, the 4th Earl Grey – then the Governor General of Canada – donated the cup in 1909 for the Canadian football championship. This has been the ultimate football game in Canada for over a century.

It was 100 years ago that Earl Grey traveled through the Invermere area on his way to an experience in the mountains of Western Canada before leaving his Ottawa post to make his return trip to England.

In preparation for his trip, the original trail from Invermere to Argenta on the north end of Kootenay Lake was reopened and upgraded.

Part of that program was the building of a cabin on Toby Creek, west of the Mineral King Mine, to be used by the Earl as a rest area.

This cabin has been recognized as

an historical site and has had a designation notice placed on the wall. Unfortunately nothing else has been done to preserve the site.

Each year the cabin deteriorates. At the present rate it will probably collapse in another two or three years.

Three years ago I sent a letter expressing my concern to the Historical Sites branch of the Provincial Government.

The answer to my letter was identical to that reported in the Pioneer earlier this year. The site has been transferred to the Purcell Wilderness Area and there is no money available for preservation.

However, there was a note that if a local group wished to do work on the cabin, the government would not stand in the way of such activity. Perhaps this should be considered.

It will be a tragic loss if nothing is done to preserve the cabin before it collapses, Peter B. R. Allen Edmonton

Don’t give developers free rein Dear Editor: Concerning the Vista Del Lago project, I am writing in response to the article that appeared in your November 12th edition and the letter from Stoneset Development Corporation that appeared in the following paper on November 19th.

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lor Bob Campsall when he said that altering the bylaw would give developers free rein to decide what is built and when.

I hope council considers this when at their next meeting with the developer.

Fern Oglestone Invermere

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ON EDGE — Invermere’s Manuel Osborne-Paradis of the Canadian National Alpine Ski Team carves a carefully chosen line during his winning run at last year’s Lake Louise World Cup race.

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Osborne-Paradis to defend win at Lake Louise World Cup

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Skiing shark Manuel Osborne-Paradis will be slicing the slopes at Lake Louise this weekend during the WinterStart World Cup Men’s Downhill race.

“Manny” as friends, family, and fans know him, made the Canadian National Alpine Ski Team in 2004 after training at Panorama. A North-Vancouver native, Manny moved to Invermere in 2000, and now calls Invermere home when he’s not traveling to train and race.

Since his introduction to the World Cup circuit, Manny, 26, has earned eight World Cup podium finishes, including an exciting first-place win one year ago in the Super Giant Slalom at the Lake Louise World Cup race.

After the big win last year at the Aberta event, Manny is looking forward to starting his competitive racing season on home snow.

“I’d really like to do well in the Downhill,” he said.

“I didn’t do well in the Downhill last year. Coming off a win, it would be cool to have another good result, especially if it happened in the Downhill.”

The Canadian team has been training hard for the start of the season, traveling to New Zealand, France,

Austria, Colorado, and Nakiska to find snow to push their skis. Despite a heartbreaking crash by reigning downhill world champion John Kuchera at last year’s Lake Louise race that ended his Olympic hopes and is keeping him sidelined for now, the Canadian team is looking strong, Manny said.

“I think as a team right now we’re pushing it. It’s been really good.”

The upcoming Lake Louise event is the only Canadian race on the World Cup circuit, which gives Manny’s friends and family the chance to come see him race in person.

“It’s always nice to start here at home,” Manny said. “It’s nice to have people I know be a part of the season.”

Following Manny’s return to Invermere from the Vancouver Olympics where he placed 17th in the Men’s Downhill, his friends threw a surprise party for him at the Invermere community hall to show their support.

“It was really nice,” Manny said. “There were a lot of people in town who came to that. It was really great to see them there.”

To cheer Manny on at Lake Louise, tune in to watch his race on CBC Television at 11 a.m. Mountain Time, Saturday, November 27th. Go Manny go!

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November 26, 2010

Radium dog bylaw unleashed to public

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Radium council is seeking public opinion regarding proposed changes and updates to the town’s Dangerous Dog Bylaw.

After two residents approached council this past summer with concerns about incidents where dogs had threatened members of the public, council requested Radium’s current regulations be reviewed and amended to reflect the presence of dogs in the community that could be deemed dangerous.

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After discussions with Radium’s Dog Control Officer and Bylaw Officer, the bylaw has been drafted to reflect the resulting recommendations.

Instead of creating breed-specific regulations, as some residents wished, the Dangerous Dog Bylaw as proposed includes a municipal-wide leash requirement for all dogs, and a criteria for designating any dog a “dangerous dog,” explained Radium’s chief administrative officer Mark Read.

“Dangerous dogs must be leashed and muzzled when they are off their own property and must be safely contained while on their own property,” Mr.

Read said.

“There is also a procedure whereby the Animal Control Officer can apply to a judge for a destruction order for a dangerous dog.”

The public is invited to ask questions and provide input on the Dangerous Dog Bylaw at Radium’s next regular council meeting on Wednesday, December 6th.

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Radium’s Dale Shudra has announced he will add his name to the list of three other candidates vying for the nomination from the Conservative Party to run for MP in the Kootenay-Columbia riding.

Dale Shudra Mr. Shudra, a longtime Calgarian, now lives in Radium with his wife Merliyn, after owning property in the valley for the past 15 years. He has degrees in both Law and Business Administration, which will transfer well to the political stage, he said.

“Government in a lot of ways is like running the biggest business in Canada. There’s a lot of money being spent and a lot of issues to address. The skills you learn being a businessman and a lawyer, and the education behind it, I think bode quite well for being a politician. I think I have a strong background academically and experience-wise.”

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felt it was something he could accomplish.

“I thought, ‘I can do that,’ and it became, ‘I should do that,’” Mr. Shudra said. “It’s a matter of timing to some degree. The opportunity is here now.”

The Conservative Party shares his perspective on most issues, Mr. Shudra added.

“I’ve been conservatively leaning since my midtwenties. Their values and principles are consistent with where I fall on most issues — less government regulation, lower taxes, free enterprise.”

Citing gun control as one of his main national concerns, Mr. Shudra identified achieving a stronger economy as the primary issue for this region.

“I looked at the population of the area in the last 10 to 15 years, and it has pretty well declined in every part of the riding. In my mind, you have to have economic growth ... without young families, the vitality of a community suffers.”

Moving to B.C. after being an Alberta resident for many years will not affect his ability to represent the region, Mr. Shudra said. “National politics translates over provincial borders,” he commented.

“The other thing I think is important is that so far, the three other candidates are from the Kootenay part of the riding. There’s no one from the Columbia part of the riding.

“As well as a good thing for the party, I think it’s a good thing for the area, period.”

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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SNOW REMOVAL District of Invermere’s Traffic Bylaw requires all property owners to remove snow, ice or rubbish from the sidewalk and footpaths on a road right of way adjacent to the property within 24 hours of the accumulation.

To be a good neighbour here’s how you can help... ❐ Clear snow and ice from sidewalks as soon as possible after a snowfall to ensure that they are safe for all residents.

Lend a hand to those who may not be physically able to shovel. ❐ Do not park on the street during a snowstorm or while snow clearing operations are underway. Parked cars make plowing difficult, and sometimes impossible. With your help, winter maintenance crews can plow snow faster and more efficiently and you will reduce the chances of having to dig your car out of a snow drift. ❐ Please make sure that your car is parked within your driveway. Please do not let it extend onto the street or sidewalk. ❐ Keep children safe - don’t let them play in snow piles, or build snow forts in the snow banks at the side of the road. ❐ Snow plows have no place to push the snow except to the curb or shoulder of the road. Sometimes this happens just after you have finished shoveling. We appreciate this can be frustrating; however, we ask your cooperation in clearing this snow without placing it on the roadway. If you hire a private contractor to clear your driveway, make sure the contractor does not push snow into the traveled portion of the roadway, or fill in sidewalks. ❐ Pile snow on the right side of your driveway (when facing the road) if possible when shoveling. This helps reduce the amount of snow created by the snowplow at the end of your driveway. ❐ Remove snow from around fire hydrants on or near your property to enable quick access by emergency personnel if the need arises. ❐ Do not place your garbage cans on top of snow banks. If possible place them on your driveway near the edge of the road.

The District thanks you for your co-operation!

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

Getting crafty MaryAnn Bergen of Invermere shows off one of her handmade creations at the DTSS Craft Fair on Saturday, November 20th, at the Invermere community hall. MaryAnn knits winter scarves and hats all year long in preparation for the annual Christmas craft sales, like the Big Christmas Craft Fair at the Invermere community hall on December 3rd and 4th.

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Out & About Your Weekly Guide to What’s Happening Around the Columbia Valley

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Cinefest @ Pynelogs The Independent Film Series.

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What does ART Tuesday December 7 · Doors open at 6:15 mean to you? Film at 7 pm · Tickets at the door Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Movie Review: Eat Pray Love her bag, and flies to Italy, where she chucks her inhibitions, rents a run-down flat, and learns the language.

After nourishing her body with Italian cuisine, Liz moves on to India and Bali, where she discovers the power of prayer and finds an unexpected romance with Felipe, a jewelry dealer played by Javier Bardem.

The chemistry between Bardem and Roberts is believable. Filipe’s character seems to silently understand Liz, and

Reviewed by Kelsey Verboom Eat Pray Love follows one woman’s determined quest to re-invent herself by ditching her life in New York and traveling to three exotic locations: Italy, India, and Bali.

Julia Roberts shines in the role of Liz Gilbert, the author of the best-selling novel titled the same, who wrote the autobiographical tale of her own experiences of self-discovery abroad.

Liz Gilbert’s life is everything a grown woman is supposed to want: a handsome husband, a successful job as a writer, and a newly decorated house. Yet Liz feels restless and stuck, so she divorces her husband, packs

gives her space to make mistakes and take risks.

Even without having read the book, this movie draws you in to Liz’s character and in a way makes you feel as though you are on the journey with her. When she is struggling to learn how to meditate, it feels as though you are struggling with her.

The stunning and seductive scenery in Eat Pray Love will most certainly leave you with a longing for travel and a journey of your own. I’ve had the itch to travel ever since I pressed ‘stop’ on the DVD.

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Even though we always tell people that they should have a humidifier sometimes people don’t see the value. In some cases when people leave the cottage they turn off the water, and by doing that can make the humidifier useless.

Right now I have seen homes as low as 24%, and they should be around 35% depending on the manufacturer. In one case we have asked the contractor to put in a new unit, but to bring the moisture up slowly.

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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.

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication.

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.

Sunday, November 28th: • 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Christmas Craft Bazaar at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 Edgewater. For info: 250-347-9550.

• 1 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Beaver Valley Nitehawks at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Monday, November 29th: • 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.: The Spirit of Christmas Shopping Extravaganza at participating businesses in downtown Invermere.

Tuesday, November 30th:

Toby Theatre Closed until after Christmas.

Friday, November 26th: •2 - 4p.m.: Lego at the Invermere Public Library.

Special event for children Grades 1-5. Free event, must be registered, space is limited. For info: 250342-6416 or invermere.bclibrary.ca.

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

For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

• Grey Cup Spiel at the Invermere Curling Club.

Runs November 26th-28th. For info: 250-3423315.

Saturday, November 27th: • 8:30 a.m.: Family Resource Centre’s BIG move from #122-4th Street. Volunteers needed. For info: 250-342-4242.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Hoodoo Quilters Annual Christmas Craft Sale at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For info: khiana@shaw.ca.

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Edgewater Recreation Society Christmas Fair at the Edgewater Community Hall.

For info and interested vendors call Tammy: 250270-0340.

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Chimparoo Baby Wearing Demonstration at Rainbow Donkey. Free event. For info: 250-342-4470.

• 12 noon: Christmas Silent Auction at Invermere Library. More than 100 items. Bidding open until December 16th. For info: 250-342-6416 or invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Open house at Columbia Chiropractic.

For info: 250-409-9628.

• 7:30 p.m.: Annual General Meeting for Jumbo Creek Conservation Society at David Thompson Secondary School. Special Guest Speaker, Dr. Michael Proctor.

Wednesday, December 1st: • 6 - 8 p.m.: Scrabble Night at the Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-6416.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Drop off coats at Mom’s Upholstery. The Coats for Families program is ready to receive and give out coats, Tuesday to Thursday.

To arrange alternate time call Julie: 250-342-0355.

Friday, December 3rd: • 4 - 8 p.m.: The 17th Annual Big Christmas Craft Sale at Invermere Community Hall.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: Art Alive Craft Sale at Bliss. Fundraiser for David Thompson Secondary School Food Bank.

For info call Sandra: 250-342-6507 or Kelly 250342-9394.

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

• 10 a.m.- 12noon: 4th Annual Pet Photos with Santa at Bow-Wow Meow. Cat food, litter and toy donations welcome. For info: 250-341-7888.

• 10 a.m. - 12noon: Free Curling Clinic at the Invermere Curling Club. Lunch to follow. Open to all ages.

• 1st Annual Whitefish Montana versus Invermere Curling Challenge at the Invermere Curling Club.

For info: 250-342-3315.

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

For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Sunday, December 5th: • 10:30 a.m.: Registration and practice opens for Charity Shoot in aid of Columbia Valley Food bank sponsored by Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club at Rauch Homestead Range. Subject to weather. If -11C or colder at 9 a.m. will cancel. For info: 250-341-3254.

• 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.: 4th Annual Pet Photos with Santa at Bow-Wow Meow. Cat food, litter and toy donations welcome. For info: 250-341-7888.

Tuesday, December 7th: • 6:15 p.m. Doors open to Cinefest @ Pynelogs and The Independent Film Series showing Cooking with Stella. Tickets at the door. For info: 250-342-4423.

Friday, December 10th: • Opening Day for downhill skiing at Panorama Resort. For info: 250-342-6941.

Sunday, December 12th: • 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.: 4th Annual Pet Photos with Santa at Bow-Wow Meow. Cat food, litter and toy donations welcome. For info: 250-341-7888.

• 12 noon- 3 p.m.: 3rd Annual Santa and Sleigh Ride event at Smoking Water Cafe in Fairmont.

Santa will be available for photos. All proceeds go to the Food Bank. For info: 250-341-7774.

• 5:30 p.m.: Rotary Seniors Christmas Dinner at the Saturday, December 4th: Invermere Inn. For reservations: 250-342-5566 or • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Art Alive Craft Sale at Bliss. Fund250-342-4242 Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. raiser for David Thompson Secondary School Food Bank. For info call Sandra: 250-342-6507 or Kelly Friday, December 17th: 250-342-9394.

• Opening Day for downhill skiing at Fairmont Hot • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: The 17th Annual Big Christmas Springs Resort. Lift ticket includes a free visit to the Craft Sale at Invermere Community Hall. hot pools. For info: 250-345-6000.

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ALPINE SKI PROGRAM BEGINS 12 week session beginning in January, 2011 at Panorama Mountain Resort To register or for more information, contact Andrea Haworth at (250) 342-4808

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are looking to fill the following positions on our executive committee: Local Coordinator (Year Position) Program Coordinator Public Relations/Fundraising Coordinator For more information on any of these positions, please contact Willem deRuyter at (250) 341-3995

November 26, 2010

Artisans collect for DTSS food bank

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff When Kelly Tomalty and Sandra Beingessner learned of the food bank at David Thompson Secondary School, they were startled to learn that some kids from our area go to school hungry, so they decided to do something about it.

“We were shocked. These kids are our future.

How can they do their best work if they don’t have the fuel?” Sandra said.

Both ladies are glass artists, so they chose to stick to what they know and host an artisan fair, Arts Alive, to raise donations for the school’s food bank, while simultaneously supporting local artistic talent.

About 15 artists will gather at Bliss Hair Salon in Invermere on December 3rd and 4th to showcase pottery, textile art, baking, candles, honey, and more.

Sandra plans to transform the space in the hair salon into a gallery atmosphere.

The vendors are donating to the food bank, and attendees are asked to do the same in food or cash.

The fair will open on the evening of Friday, DeGLASS ACT — Glass artists and event organizers Kelly cember 3rd, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., with refreshments Tomalty and Sandra Beingessner with the tools of their on offer. The craft fair will run again on Saturday, Detrade.

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Local dog trains in water rescue

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A Newfoundland puppy and his owner could soon be making waves in the valley’s water rescue scene, thanks to a little help from Dog Whisperer star, Caesar Milan.

Crystal McLaren and her 6-month-old Macho’s owner, Newfoundland, MaCrystal McLaren cho, are undergoing a stringent training regime to teach the puppy the range of skills needed to become a water rescue dog and an assistant with Crystal’s new dog rehabilitation business.

Using a mixture of dog psychology, long-term training and a measure of patience, Crystal is teaching Macho the calm attitude and water rescue techniques he will need to save lives.

“I got Macho when he was eight weeks old with the intent of him being a water rescue and service dog,” Crystal explained.

“I was always in tune with dogs and used to show dogs as a teenager in Ontario. It was always my dream to have a Newfoundland.”

Since the day Macho arrived, Crystal began basic training, making use of web seminars from Caesar Milan, star of reality television series the Dog Whisperer.

His techniques are based on rewarding the dog when he is in a calm, submissive state of mind and ready to receive commands.

Crystal is using these same skills and her years of

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The hours spent with Macho are already going to good use, as he is used to help demonstrate the correct behaviour to Crystal’s canine clients.

“He helps by walking with the other dogs and bringing them down to his calmness level,” Crystal said. “When an aggressive or high-energy dog comes at him he will sit down or back away. He is good at laying down and letting them approach. He doesn’t feed their energy.”

Newfoundlands are known for their good nature, willingness to please humans and excellent swimming.

Their webbed feet aid them in the water, while their double coat allows them to stay warm for hours at freezing temperatures and remain cool in the summer.

Alongside water rescue, Macho is also being trained for on-leash deer management, using his silent presence to intimidate the animals, driving them out of areas where they are unwanted.

“Next up for Macho is visiting with local schools and seniors and continuing to help me with my clients’ dogs,” Crystal added.

“Next summer we get into full water rescue training. Hopefully we will eventually be able to work with boats and helicopter rescue. Once you’ve established trust you can take Newfoundlands anywhere.”

Macho will not be able to begin work as a rescue dog until the age of two, when he is fully developed. At his maximum size he will weight close to 200 pounds and will be able to pull loads of nearly three times that.

Crystal offers a full range of canine behavioural services. For more information contact her at 250688-0750.

The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley is now ready to accept applications for FOOD HAMPERS AND ANGEL GIFTS for Christmas 2010.

Application forms are available at Family Resource Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, Invermere Public Health Unit, Akisqnuk Health Centre, Shuswap Band Office, Canal Flats Headwaters Centre, College of the Rockies or 250 342-6752.

Deadline for requests is December 10, the sooner the better.

To sponsor a family hamper, call Gail at 250-342-6752 or Helen at 250-342-6789; or email Gail at hghoff@telus.net or Helen at hw6789@telus.net before December 6.

To donate an Angel gift, visit the children’s and seniors’ Angel Tree in The Book Bar after November 17 or the children’s Angel Tree in Dairy Queen after December 1.

Sunday, December 12th, 2010 Invermere Inn, 5:30 p.m.

For reservations phone 250-342-5566 or 250-342-4242 Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

Dangerous Dog Bylaw The Village is seeking input from ratepayers on the proposed ‘Dangerous Dog Bylaw’. Copies of the bylaw can be viewed on our website

www.radiumhotsprings.ca This bylaw imposes a leash requirement for all dogs within the Village and includes criteria for how a dog is designated as a ‘dangerous dog’. The bylaw includes leash and muzzle requirements for dangerous dogs and strict requirements for how these animals are contained on their own property. Comments should be in writing and sent via email to Mark.Read@ radiumhotsprings.ca or by mail to PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0.

The bylaw will be reconsidered at the December 8th Council meeting.

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS ImagineInvermere

Community Sustainability Action Team (CSAT) The ImagineInvermere Integrated Community Sustainability Plan project will develop our comprehensive, community-wide, long-term sustainability vision and plan to proactively address key factors that influence our community’s success and sustainability into the future.

The Community Sustainability Action Team is the advisory committee to the project and will provide input to the municipality and consultant to assist in the development of descriptions of success, recommended actions and indicators to help the community reach its vision of success and sustainability.

The District of Invermere is seeking applications from Invermere residents to represent the community at large on this Committee. Youth (16-30 yrs) are especially encouraged. Terms of Reference and additional background information is available at www.invermere.net .

Please submit a letter of intent which will be accepted at District of Invermere Office, addressed to ImagineInvermere CSAT, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0, no later than 2:00 pm local time on Thursday, December 2, 2010.

Upcoming variety show on new theatre floor a thanks to the community

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff A brand new floor at the David Thompson Secondary School theatre has set the stage for an inaugural performance to thank those who contributed to the fundraising and construction of the floor.

The installation of a professional sprung wood floor in the school’s theatre has now been completed, thanks to collaboration between the Columbia Valley Arts Council, School District #6, and volunteer contributors.

The improvement project was initiated to help provide a safe, comfortable venue for dancers, actors, and other members of the valley’s performing arts community.

In appreciation of those who helped raise over $20,000 and make the high-quality stage a reality, a

free, open performance variety show will be held on Sunday, November 28th on the theatre’s renovated floor space.

“There have been contributions in work, in money, in time, and a lot of fundraising, and now it’s complete and time to celebrate,” said Lynette Lightfoot, one of the volunteers behind the project.

“The show will include music, singers, dancers, and actors,” she said.

“We tried to get as many different aged performers as we could. It’s a real variety to say thank you to all those who contributed.”

Those who didn’t help with the project are still invited to attend and preview the new floor in action.

Admission is free, but there will be a donation plate at the door to further fundraise for theatre accessories like communications headsets.

The performance will begin at 7 p.m.

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November 26, 2010

Homegrown chiropractor hangs her shingle in Invermere

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

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After 18 days of renovations, Karen Fahrni has dusted off the drywall dust and opened a new chiropractic clinic in Invermere.

Karen, who grew up in Edgewater, decided to return to the valley to start her career because of the amazing support system the community has shown her.

“The more I came home to visit, the more I realized this was where I wanted to be,” she said.

Karen knew she made the right choice when she started to renovate her new space for Columbia Chiropractic.

“Neighbours and friends came over with tools and just donated their time to help me. To have all those people come out and volunteer their time, well that doesn’t happen in a big city.”

Karen has a Bachelor of Kineseology from the University of Calgary and a Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Oregon.

In addition to regular chiropractic techniques, Karen is also certified to practice the Active Reflex Technique and the Graston Technique, which focus on soft tissue.

“The techniques are good for anyone who has really tight muscles, as well as joint issues,” Karen said.

Of her new job, the best aspect is knowing she’s helped heal someone, she said. “It’s really rewarding when you see people leaving feeling so much better.

“I’m just glad I can offer another venue for other people to be treated. I’ve only been open a few weeks,

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• • • • HOME, SWEET HOME — Karen Fahrni, inside her new exam room, has returned to her hometown and opened a chiropractic clinic of her own.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom and already I’ve been quite busy. It’s really exciting.”

Columbia Chiropractic is located in Invermere, #4 1008 - 8th Avenue. Email columbiavalleychiro@ gmail.com or call (250) 409-9628 for information.

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YOUR MONEY

Entering into retirement safely As Canadians enter retirement, a common question usually arises about how they will pay themselves from their investment accounts.

Up until the point of retiring, many Canadians focus on saving money every year and it can be a real change to start thinking about how to withdraw money during retirement.

How you withdraw money from your investments in retirement is one of the most important aspects of retirement and can really make or break how comfortable you are in your later life.

Fortunately there are a few simple steps that help make withdrawing money from your retirement nest egg easier and safer than you might think.

sources. Any shortfalls will need to be generated from your retirement savings.

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COMPUTER SAVVY — Dennis Stevenson and Lynette Lightfoot, students of the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers Program, hone their computer skills during class time.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom

Program aids older workers

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The well-used saying, “You’re never too old to learn,” is being proven correct at the College of the Rockies.

The college is currently running a 12-week Targeted Initiative for Older Workers Program (TIOWP), which helps experienced workers between the ages of 50 and 64 brush up on their salable job skills and head back into the workforce.

The program, which focuses on goal setting, learning styles, communication, and decision making, is funded by the B.C. provincial government, and coordinated by College of the Rockies and Steele O’Neil, the company that runs the area employment centre.

“It’s just really important to stay abreast of changing times, and this is a fabulous way to do it,” said student Lynette Lightfoot, who took the course to update

her computer skills.

Dennis Stevenson, another TIOWP student, is also learning his way around a computer. “I was almost computer illiterate,” he said. “Now I at least know a little ... I’m working on resumes, going out in the job market, and seeing what’s out there.”

The course has been deemed a success by program manager Barbara O’Neil, who called it “one of the most successful back to work programs I have ever been involved with.”

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with program participants,” added Invermere campus manager Doug Clovechok.

“These people have so much life experience. To see them combine this with new strategies of learning and living and create such a positive energy around personal potential is very exciting,” he said.

“Employers have a great deal to benefit from those who graduate from this program.”

VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS The Village is requesting quotations for the supply and maintenance of flower hanging baskets, flower beds and shrub beds for the 2011 season.

Quotation instructions and a sample contract are available at the municipal office or via email to Mark.Read@radiumhotsprings.ca This competition closes December 6th, 2010.

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GO GREEN IN 2010 WITH

November 26, 2010

Aboriginal business course for Invermere

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

to Zero C.A.R.B. COMPLIANT CABINETRY Low Emissions

Contact Dale Elliott • 250-341-7098 www.kekulibaycabinetry.com

Cut Your Own Tree!

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In Brisco, By appointment only

Saturday & Sunday, December 4th & 5th, 11th & 12th, 18th & 19th

Call 250-346-3247

A series of workshops designed to help Aboriginal people identify and pursue business ideas is coming for the first time to Invermere, starting December 8th.

The Aboriginal Business Entrepreneurship Skills Training Program — previously only available to valley residents who could travel to Cranbrook — is coming to the Invermere College of the Rockies, running until January 20th. It consists of 10 day-long sessions designed to teach the 25 participants the skills needed to plan, launch and grow a small business. “Each session covers some aspect of business,� said Bob Ede, a Business Coach with the Kootenay Aboriginal Business Advocates Society, which is helping to host the program. “To give an example, there will be a session on market research which will look at how to identify your competition, the market need for your business and the size of the market. By the end of the program, participants will have a complete business plan.�

The training is available to Aboriginal Peoples of all ages, status or not, who are keen to become self employed, are in the early stages of a business start-up or are interested in expanding their business knowledge.

Your Local

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

Seeking Members for The Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE Professionals

Do you feel that the urban deer have become a problem in town?

Do you want to find a solution?

The District of Invermere is looking for four (4) members of the public to be a part of this new Committee.

Membership on the Board will be for a one year term, commencing January, 14th 2011.

To be eligible, you must be a resident or elector of the District of Invermere.

Successful candidates must possess a strong sense of community service, willingness to work respectfully as part of a team and have good communication skills.

The Urban Deer Management Committee shall: • Assess the results of the public survey on urban deer population; • Coordinate a count of the urban deer population within the boundaries of the District; • Identify acceptable options for the management of the urban deer population; • Identify strategies for the prevention and management human-deer conflicts; • Present final report to Council with recommendations on management of the urban deer population.

Interested persons are invited to submit written applications on or before December 10th, 2010 @ 4:30 p.m. to: Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate Officer Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 or to kdalke@invermere.net

While some students enter with a specific business idea, those with no clear idea of what they will do with the course are also welcome. “We have a large Aboriginal population here and I think programs like this are important to allow them to become part of the economic community,� Mr. Ede explained. “Also it is important for Aboriginal people to be able to learn more about some of the lending options and grants available to them.�

Sessions will be conducted in groups and on a one-on-one basis, along with guest presentations from Aboriginal and small business experts who contribute to the local community.

The coaching will help students address specific needs, from developing personal selling skills to financing, to business presentations. The Kootenay Aboriginal Business Advocates Society will also continue to offer support to students after graduation. “The 25 spots are beginning to fill up now,� Mr. Ede added. “People seem really enthusiastic about it.�

The course begins with back-to-back sessions on Thursday, December 8th and Friday December 9th.

To register, contact Colleen Weatherhead at 250342-3210, or cweatherhead@cotr.bc.ca. For more information, contact Bob Ede at 250-342-1468, or bandlede@telus.net.

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

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

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

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Lambert

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CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

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Renovating

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Intuitive Readings, Guidance and Healing at Renaissance Wellness Centre, Invermere.

Advanced bookings required.

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

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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

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

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

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Wildsight wins eco-award

November 26, 2010 Submitted by Heather Leschied Wildsight Water Stewardship program manager At the Land Awards Gala in Vancouver earlier this month, Wildsight collected the prestigious Real Estate Foundation of B.C. Land Award for its Lake Windermere Project. The project was chosen as a finalist in the NonProfit category, along with three other nominees.

“Being selected as a finalist for the Land Awards is an honour in itself,” said Heather Leschied, Wildsight’s

Water Stewardship program manager. “But winning it is just thrilling, especially given the quality of the other contenders.”

The Lake Windermere Project, started by Wildsight five years ago, recently handed off its stewardship and public education duties to the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, Leschied said.

“As a supporter of the Lake Windermere Project, it’s good to know the ‘little lake that could’ did the foundation proud.”

HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

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

Kari & John Mason

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Available at The BIG Christmas Craft Fair Invermere Community Hall December 3rd & 4th

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

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

Time for Fall Pruning!

OVER

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

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Pioneer Classifieds garage sale

ANNOUNCEMENT

Last Garage Sale, indoor, 104 11th Ave, 200 DVD’s, jewelry, electronics, remote starter, keyless entry, coffee, donuts, misc. November 27, starts at 8 a.m. For info call Benita, 250-342-7077.

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In Memoriam

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Valley Girls Consignment store now open Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. Office furniture, sports equipment, clothes, house wares. Highway 93/95 and North Street, Windermere.

Accepting consignment items.

For more info, 250-342-1677.

10% off at The Windy Café!

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

In Loving Memory of

Sybil Menegozzo September 19, 1929 – November 27, 2006

What we have once enjoyed We can never lose…

All that we love deeply Becomes a part of us…

Forever.

Vic, Shelley, Bino, Cody, Jessie, Marie, Gilbert, Victoria, Olivia, & Erica.

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.

THANK YOU A special thank you to our children, grand children, and friends for our 60th Anniversary party. It was so greatly appreciated. Love Bud and Gloria.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Joe Martinson who was driving by the Akisqnuk Admin Office and noticed some of our guy members cutting wood. He came into the office and asked why we didn’t have coffee and donuts for the fellows? He said he would drop some off the next day and did he ever! Box of coffee and 3 boxes of donuts! A big thank you from the guys & gals at Akisqnuk First Nation.

Cheers to our garbage man for releasing the skunk that was in our garbage can so the childcare staff didn’t have to. That was above and beyond your job description!

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

CHEERS & JEERS

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SUITE FOR RENT

Cheers to Ian Redeker, Sam Gaspar, Logan Powell, and Garrett Kashuba for becoming the East Kootenay Zone Juvenile Curling Playdown Champs. Good luck in Grand Forks.

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

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.

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

SUITE FOR RENT

Beautiful house for rent, basement or top floor available. Basement newly renovated, new flooring, new exotic kitchen, 2 bdrm, F/P, nice and bright, 5 minutes from Invermere, $850/month + utilities.

Top floor, beautiful house, nicely renovated, 3 bdrm, new flooring, nice yard, large deck, W/D, 3 parking stalls, $1100/month + utilities. Combine for better price.

Please call Derek, 250-341-7781.

Jeers to the District of Invermere for only decorating half of Main Street. How about doing the whole road from the Athalmer Bridge next year?

Cheers to the District of Invermere for the holiday decorations downtown.

Cheers to the people involved in the Christmas Parade — it was great.

Cheers to the Cranbrook Bugle Band for an awesome performance during the Christmas Parade.

Cheers to my co-workers at the District of Invermere for making work so enjoyable. Support and laughter go a long way!

Cheers to everyone involved in this year’s Light Up celebrations, who showed true community spirit amid some Canadian winter weather. Makes me proud to be from the Valley!

LOST AND FOUND Lost, 2 extension ladders, reward, 250-342-7177.

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Cheers to Blaine at On-line Automotive. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You take “Above and Beyond” service to the highest level!

Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

Cheers to AG Valley Foods for their donation of paper bags to the actors at Martin Morigeau school.

Much appreciated.

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

You own it we can store it! Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long term tenant. Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-3425297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.

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

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 Motel Bavaria is offering offseason low room rates, daily, weekly, and monthly. Please call 250-347-9915.

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.

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

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 Sobeys 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.

Invermere, spacious, 3 bdrm apartment, laundry, close to D/T, 1 ½ baths, utilities included, $900/ month, N/S, N/P, DD and references required, available December 1st, 250-342-7100.

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.

Walkout basement suite, Fort Point, Invermere, 1420 sq.ft., fully furnished, 2 bdrm, W/D, D/W, cable, utilities all included, very clean, lots of light, modern, $1000/ month, private driveway, N/S, available December 1. 250-3415211 or 250-688-3746.

Spacious 1400 sq.ft suite in Invermere, 2 bdrm, full bath, W/D, private entrance, fenced yard, $750/month + ½ utilities, 250342-9650.

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

For Rent in Edgewater, 2 bdrm apartment with yard, heat included, $550/month; 1 bdrm apartment, $450/month; 2 bdrm, $600/month, heat included. 250342-2898.

1 bdrm condo suite, laundry, vehicle outside plug-in, quiet building, pets negotiable, location behind Sobeys, walk to town, asking $650/ month + DD, 250-342-2287.

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SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

Invermere, 2 furnished 1 bdrm apartments, laundry, cable TV, utilities included, N/S, N/P, DD, 250-341-6096.

2 bdrm main floor suite, clean and bright, large windows, D/T location, D/W, W/D, N/S, carport, $1000/month, 250-342-3790.

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

Invermere, bright walkout in newer home, $650/month + utilities, close to D/T, N/S, references required, available immediately, 250-341-7472.

Invermere, 2 bdrm bright walkout, all inclusive: electricity, Hydro, utilities, high speed internet, W/D, new appliances, large windows, slate tile floors, yard maintenance, beautiful yard facing south down Lake Windermere, parking, garbage removal, cat or dog possible, N/S, no partiers, available December 15.

Perfect for quiet single or working couple. Close to all amenities and Panorama Ski/Staff bus stop. $950/ month, 250-342-6899 or 250-6887798.

Radium Pinewood condo, 2 bdrm with loft, 2 bath, F/P, $975/month, utilities, N/P, N/S, 403-615-9989.

Radium, large, bright 1 bdrm apartment, $650/month, includes utilities, DD, call 250-342-3790 to view.

Black Forest Heights, totally renovated, 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, upper floor, 6 new appliances, large deck, yard, N/S, N/P, $1050/month, includes water and Satellite T.V., available December 1, 780-7184922 or rfr111@hotmail.com.

Radium, top level, 3 bdrm apartment with 5 appliances, $600/month, DD required, 250342-3790 or 250-342-5159.

2 bdrm, clean, furnished apartment, utilities & cable included, $850/ month, DD, references, N/P, close to schools, available soon, 250-3429636.

Walk to D/T and Kinsmen Beach, spacious, clean 2 bdrm basement suite, separate entrance, 4 appliances, backyard amenities, N/S, N/P, no partiers, references/ deposit required, rent negotiable, water, hydro, heat included, available January 1 or earlier, 250342-7590.

Radium, totally re-done, 2 bdrm upper suite, $1100/month, includes utilities or 4 bdrm, 2 bath, basement suite, $1200/month including utilities. Reduced rent for good long term tenants, N/S, N/P, no partiers! Donna or Verna, 250342-6010.

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

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Beautiful Windermere acreage, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, w/garage on 24 acres less than 5 minutes from Windermere. Newer home, $950/ month. Linda 403-244-8402.

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.

Available December 1, upstairs, large 2 bdrm furnished suite, 5 minute walk to D/T Invermere, includes all utilities, $500/month each, mjjbug88@yahoo.com, photos 403-678-3087.

Comfortable home available in Indian Beach, 2 minute walk to lake, uninterrupted views, 2 bdrm + Den, newly carpeted, $1000/ month, great neighbours, 250342-3236.

Radium, very nice, bright, 2 bdrm suite with in-floor heating, $950/ month, utilities, TV, and internet, 250-342-5159.

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.

1 bdrm apartment in Radium, $550/month, includes utilities, available January 15, 250-3425159.

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.

Invermere, charming home next to Kinsmen beach, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 F/P, N/P, N/S, available immediately, $1400/month, references + DD required, 403-246-6680.

3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, mobile home in Juniper Heights, $1000/month, includes utilities, DD, no dogs, 250341-7861.

½ Duplex in Radium Hot Springs, 3 bdrm, 3 full baths, beautiful patio, BBQ, patio furniture, available immediately. Contact 403-2883743 or email msalas@shaw.ca for information and pictures.

In Radium, cozy 2 bdrm trailer on large private lot, 2 out buildings for lots of storage, $950/month + utilities. In Invermere, bright, partially furnished 2 bdrm house, great location for Panorama bus, W/D included, $1250/month, includes all utilities. N/S, DD, 250342-3841.

3 bdrm house in Invermere, cozy, N/S, N/P, great location, F/S, D/W, W/D, available November 21. $835/month + utilities, 250-3426842.

4 bdrm house, D/T Invermere, available Dec and January, $1600/ month + $100 for utilities, fully furnished, cable TV, Wifi, W/D, all included, 250-341-1650 or helmimagic@uniserve.com.

Mobile Home located in Radium on private lot, 1 bdrm, 2 appliances, long term renter, N/S, DD, for info 250-347-9788.

Lochend Lane house, near Sobeys in Invermere, 3 big bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, A/C, soft water, wood burning stove, all appliances, no yard work, pets negotiable, quiet area, N/S, DD and references required, $1400/month + utilities.

250-342-5229.

Available now, 3 bdrm , 2 bath, furnished, F/S, D/W, W/D, $1100/ month, DD + utilities, pets negotiable, 250-341-1099.

Home with breathtaking view in central Radium, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, and fenced yard, for sale or rent, available immediately, $1100/month + utilities, 250-3426760.

3 bdrm house, 2 bath, wood stove, garage, large fenced yard and productive garden, green house, close walk to D/T, $1100/month, 250-342-3790.

Newly renovated, furnished detached house available for year round rental. Walk to D/T Invermere and Kinsmen Beach, rent as 5 bdrm home or separate 3 bdrm suite up and 2 bdrm suite down, great location, great home!

Call for more info, 250-688-0244.

1000 sq.ft. home, 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, near Columbia Lake, N/S, $800/ month + utilities, 250-347-2503.

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.

New townhome for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, in Cedarwood Glen Estates, D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $1100/month, available October 1, 250-341-1182.

2 bdrm, 2 bath in The Point, underground parking, W/D, $1000/ month, 403-519-0447.

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.

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.

Invermere townhouse for rent, available immediately/December.

1, 2 bdrm + office/bdrm space, N/S, Pets on approval, single car garage, F/S, D/W, W/D, backing onto green space with nice mountain views, $950/month + DD + utilities, partly furnished if needed. Please contact Cynthia at 250-321-5602.

house FOR sale

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.

Black Forest Village, 2 bdrm, south facing unit, new flooring, upgraded appliances, deck, laundry, storage, single car garage, N/S, N/P, $1000/ month + Hydro. Call Lindsay, 403251-6947.

Fully furnished, 2 bdrm condo, 2 blocks from D/T and beach, $900/ month, includes utilities, cable and high speed internet, available December 1, 250-833-0196 or 250341-5855.

Radium Hot Springs, 1 bdrm, fully furnished condo, $800/month, includes utilities, 250-345-4086.

Radium Hot Springs, 3 bdrm, fully furnished condo, $1200/month, includes utilities, 250-345-4086.

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 Resort, 1 bdrm furnished villa with rec centre, includes cable TV, W/D, D/W, 1 month free with fixed month lease, N/S, N/P, $725/ month + Hydro. Also, 3 bdrm Akiskinook Resort furnished condo, rec centre, for 2 tenants, N/S, N/P, $950/month + utilities. 403-2935659.

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.

Mortgage paid for one year, Located in Columbia Ridge, New 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Walkout basement, $379,000, 250-345-2104.

Reduced!! Newer 4 bdrm home with fenced yard, large deck, and shed, asking $215,000. Can be viewed on propertyguys.com; ID# 166007 or call 250-347-9989 or 250-409-9226.

For sale in Edgwater, revenue/ income property. Renovated fourplex plus separate 2 bdrm house with yard and workshop, $350,000, 250-342-2898.

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.

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November 26, 2010

condo FOR sale

MISC. FOR SALE

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! $209,900. No agents please.

250-341-5170.

Moving Must Sell, washer and dryer, 4 years old, excellent shape, $400 OBO; Vertical blinds, look like new, great for double patio doors, $35; Dark wood blinds, beautiful, $45. 250-270-0254.

wanted

Sears, energy efficient Freezer, $150; Oak TV/stereo cabinet with glass doors and 3 drawers, $150; Cabinet with hutch, $100. 250341-6895.

Bed, Queen preferred, but any size will do, 250-688-0362.

MISC. FOR SALE Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250342-6908.

Floor Model Blowout!! 2 person hot tub, regular $5,500, sale $4,500. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922.

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. 250-6880143.

Two woodstoves, cast iron, air tight, pedestal standing, glass door fronts, $550 and $400, 250-3418755 after 6 p.m.

Ibanez Guitar, includes 15 watt amp, headphones, extra strings, tuner, case, and picks. $350 OBO, 250-347-2288.

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

White, 15 cu.ft. Crosley Fridge, perfect working order, $100 OBO, 250-342-2611.

Michelin Arctic Alpine Tires on rims for Jeep Cherokee, barely used, 225/70 R15, radial, $350, 250-3420743.

Children’s dresser, white, six drawers, 2 shelves with doors, $40, 250-342-0399.

Skis for sale, 2009 Volkl Gotama, 183 cm, FRITSCHI bindings, climbing skins, used 5 times, 1 season. New skis on order. New cost $1400, asking $725, 250-3415187.

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

2002 Explorer XLT, 4L, 283,535 km, $4,700 OBO, call 250-342-9636 to view.

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 264,000 km, excellent condition and very well maintained, $4000, 250-342-3422.

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.

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.

services

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.

New Nail Salon Opening Soon!

Looking for upbeat, professional, certified staff. Services will include manicures, pedicures, and gel nails.

If any of those fall into your area of expertise, I would love to hear from you! Contact me at nubar_bc@ yahoo.ca or 250-341-5022 for more information. All applications will remain confidential.

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

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

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

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

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

Call 250-688-0213.

Get 25% off Free In-Home Consultation, Customized, high quality BLINDS with lifetime warranty, Commercial or residential.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs, Call a professional today!

250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” Offer expires December 15th, 2010 K&C Pick-up will pick-up all your recyclable cans and bottles, free at your location between Radium and Fairmont, including Panorama, call 250-342-9503.

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.

Nobody does it better!

Makes me feel sad for the rest.

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careers

0763792 BC Ltd. O/A Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95, Invermere BC, V0A 1K2

Food Service Attendant

Permanent Full-time Graveyard (11p.m.- 7 a.m.; 12 a.m. -8 a.m.) and weekends.

Rate $11.05 per hour + benefits Start Date: ASAP No Experience required Education: N/A, not required

Headed South or New to Town?

Private Spanish & English Lessons, Translations, & Text Revisions.

100% Personalized Language Solutions. ColumbiaValleySpanish. yolasite.com, 250-342-1116.

Apply in person at the above address BY fax: 250 341- 3177, Email: th2647@telus.net

Mike’s Handyman Services, renovations and new construction, reasonable rates. 250-341-5770.

help wanted 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.

Casual part-time help, $10/hour, for reception in local flooring store, 250-342-9044.

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4 winter tires and rims, Chrysler Intrepid, P205 70R15, $100 OBO, 250-347-9968.

Firewood for sale, split pine and fir, $220/cord, split birch, $350/cord.

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November 26, 2010

Rockies go winless last weekend

CAREERS

Submitted by Steve Mantyka Columbia Valley Rockies

High Country Properties requires an Operations Assistant, Laundry Attendant and Contract Cleaners.

Operations Assistant – Candidate must be flexible and able to multi task. The position consists of some office/ admin work, laundry, clean office, conduct property checks and make up property linen baskets for scheduled cleans. This position can be full or part time, but you must be able to work weekend days.

Laundry Attendant – The candidate for this position will work four or five days a week sorting linens to wash, dry, fold and shelve. Make up property linen baskets for scheduled cleans.

Contract Cleaners – If you have your own vehicle and enjoy a flexible schedule, this is the position for you. Earn $15/hr cleaning privately owned vacation homes and condos at Panorama and throughout the Valley.

Please forward resume to julie@highcountryproperties. com or fax to 250 342-0294.

3.25” x 4.6”

The Rockies played three games in the West Kootenay over the weekend and came up empty-handed, despite some good work in the trenches.

Friday saw the team in Beaver Valley and the Nitehawks treated the visitors to a 4-1 loss. Kory Movold scored the Rockies lone goal, with assists to line mate Stephen Hynes and D-man Jacob Halderman.

The Nitehawks outshot the Rockies 36 to 22, and scored on one of their five power plays. The Rockies couldn’t take advantage when they were a man up, going 0-for-seven, with Tyler Stamler guarding the net.

On Saturday night the team went down the road to face the Castlegar Rebels and were dealt a similar fate, losing 6-3. The Rockies dueled the Rebels through a scoreless first period before Kory Movold continued his scoring streak in the second frame. Three minutes later, Stephen Hynes added to the Rockies’ lead with assists to Kory Movold and Kevan Mikkelsen.

The pressure from the Rebels resulted in six straight goals over the final 35 minutes, with the Rockies’ Tryg Strand adding a late goal, assisted by Briar McNaney

before the curtain came down on the game.

The Rockies were out-shot 41-18, Jarvis Bender was in the Rockies net, and neither team managed a power play goal, the Rebels going 0-for-five and the Rockies 0-for-six with the man advantage.

Moving into Nelson on Sunday, the Rockies were hoping to improve but experienced déjà vu instead, driving home after another 6-3 loss. The Leafs outshot the Rockies 34-23, and opened the scoring on the power play before Stephen Hynes, from Kevan Mikkelsen and Kory Movold, scored at 1:16 to tie the game as it headed into intermission.

The second period saw two more Leaf goals until Mike Vaughan potted one at 1:55. In the third period, the two teams traded power play goals — the Rockies ‘Chris Johnson scoring from Movold and Hynes and the Leafs adding two more goals. Tyler Stamler was back in net, stopping 28 of 34 shots directed his way.

The Rockies will play Fernie in a home and home series this weekend on Friday, November 26th at 7:30 p.m. in Invermere, and in Fernie on Saturday, before heading home for a Sunday tilt against Beaver Valley at 1:00 p.m. Drop into the arena to warm up and cheer on the home team. See you at the rink!

The Old Zone

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CBT is inviting interested individuals or firms to submit responses describing their expertise and experience in performing one or more types of the following consulting services: • • • • • •

Policy, Planning and Program Development Financial and Business Management Information Technology Communications and Design Public Engagement Event Management

A couple of weeks ago, the Hi Heat Hustlers played the Warwick Wolves. I think it is fair to state that Bobby Stewart is one of the most competitive guys in our league. Bobby comes to win every week, works hard on the ice and knows the game very well. Often he’s heard coaching teammates on the bench so that they don’t repeat mistakes.

Anyway, this particular game, I took a deserved penalty for slashing. Caught up in the energy of the game I inadvertently sat in the wrong penalty box.

The RFQ is intended to assist CBT in identifying a list of qualified contractors that CBT may contact on an as needed basis.

Additional details can be viewed at www.cbt.org/opportunities or requested from Rina Gresiuk at rgresiuk@cbt.org or 250.265.9935.

Please forward submissions to rgresiuk@cbt.org by 4:30p.m. (Pacific), December 20, 2010 for consideration.

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This shouldn’t have been a big deal since we don’t normally have lots of penalties, but as luck would have it, Bobby also received a penalty before mine was over and skated over to find me in his penalty box. I told him there was lots of room and I would be leaving shortly, so “Come on in and join me!”

Well, I have never listened to such an onslaught of verbal abuse in all of my hockey days. This was Bobby venting at his best; somewhat humorous after witnessing his intensity during the game. Particularly funny to me was when I was leaving the penalty box, he said: “And don’t you dare write about this!” Don’t worry Bobby, I wouldn’t think of it!

It’s Back!

The 17th Annual

BIG Christmas Craft Sale Invermere Community Hall Friday, December 3rd, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 4th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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November 26, 2010 . . . “Avalanche awareness campaign” continued from Page 5

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The College of the Rockies runs an Avalanche Skills Training course, and Mr. Barsby offered to host free information seminars in the future.

“If there are groups out there who want to do that, we’d be more than happy to dedicate half a day to help out.”

Part of Mr. Barsby’s willingness to share avalanche safety information stems from a frustration in witnessing what he calls “know-it-all syndrome.”

“Some people think they know what they’re doing, but they don’t,” he said. “We see it all the time.”

“There have been many times when there are extreme avalanche warnings, and people go out anyway,” Mr. Barsby commented.

“It’s the biggest problem. Public bulletins are out there, and they ignore them. They fail to read them, or choose to ignore them altogether. ” Such actions, which often lead to highly-publicized fatalities, give responsible sledders a “black mark,” Mr. Barsby said.

“Just because someone grew up in the mountains doesn’t mean they know what’s going on underneath the snowpack.”

Mr. Barsby urged everyone who spends time on a snowmbobile to educate himself or herself thoroughly, and practice what they learn.

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“It takes practice. Just because you might take a course, all it does is give you a ticket to learn. You still have to do due diligence. Learn, practice with your gear, and practice with your friends so that if something goes sideways, everyone knows what to do.”

Mr. Kelly also stressed the importance of practicing with equipment.

“Not only do you need to have a beacon, you have to practice with it.”

Because snowmobiling is usually a social sport, it’s critical that everyone in the group knows how to access, understand, and act on avalanche bulletins, how to safely gather on a slope, and how to conduct a rescue, Mr. Kelly said.

“It doesn’t matter how much you know, because if you’re the one buried, it’s how much your friends know. It’s absolutely essential people think about that. We have to get people to start making smarter choices.”

Snowmobilers can access hordes of information on trip planning, snow conditions, and upcoming courses at www.avalanche.ca/sled.

“It’s an amazing resource,” Mr. Kelly said. “It’s there for everybody. This is their resource. It belongs to them too.”

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November 26, 2010

PIONEER ON THE ROAD

Out and About The Pioneer’s Travel Photo Contest is heating up in the final few weeks before entries close on December 31st.

Clockwise from top left: Bryan and Megan Stokes on their honeymoon in Oahu, Hawaii; Chris, Becky, Ben and Mya Wiegert catch some rays at Cape Byron, on Australia’s east coast; A trip to Cabo San Lucas for the 30th Black and Blue Marlin fishing tournament — left to right, front: Gary Ruault, Jason Witts; middle: Phil Ruault, Curtis Jessome, Ric Witts, Lorne Witts, Jacque Chaffe; back: Ron Kooy; Wolfgang Pollmann at Munich’s Oktoberfest; Rod and Judy Christensen at Big Island, Hawaii.

To enter the travel contest e-mail your photos to info@cv-pioneer.com, or drop them off at #8, 10088th Avenue, Invermere.

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November 26, 2010

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Advent: a time to pray for life

By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church This Sunday marks the First Sunday of Advent. Christians are able to prepare our hearts and homes for the birth of Christ our Saviour.

Catholics do this through prayer and works of love, including but not limited to the celebration of the Sacrament of Confession. It is truly a time of intense spiritual preparation for us.

During our lives, we are constantly running from one thing to another. Thus, many people go through life without a second thought about the reality of their faith-life coming into sharp focus, others are constantly aware of this reality. In either case life will not stop or wait for us to catch our breath.

For as long as I can remember, every time I walk into a mall after Halloween I hear Christmas carols over the PA system; Christmas has become secularised rather than the celebration of the birth of Christ, a holy day.

One does not celebrate a birth before it takes place, but that is exactly what has happened to Christ-

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mas in our society. Advent allows us to slow down and take the necessary time for preparation in order to really celebrate Jesus’ birth.

The First Sunday of Advent this year is of special significance for the Catholics around the world. Pope Benedict XVI has asked all the parishes of the world to join with him in a prayer vigil for nascent human life this weekend. I had to look up “nascent” in the dictionary and found that it means “starting to grow or develop.”

This weekend, our parishes will pray for the unborn children of the world, and for their mothers. In our world many foetuses are aborted for various reasons, some out of seemingly hopeless situations, and others for convenience sake. At the same time there are many married couples who would love to have children but are unable to for various reasons. We pray for them as well.

I believe that the majority of people hold the sanctity of human life as a truth, but many of those who do are silent for some reason; but if one human life is sacred, then all human life is sacred.

This weekend over one-billion Catholics worldwide will unite with the Holy Father, the Bishops and Priests to pray for life at its beginning.

As Pastor of the Catholic communities of the northern Columbia Valley I extend an invitation to anyone who wishes to join us in Invermere at Canadian Martyrs Church, 712 – 12th Avenue on Saturday, November 27th at 6 p.m. for this prayer vigil.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, November 28th, 10:30 a.m.: CELEBRATION SUNDAY ”VISION...For The World...” Pastor Trevor ministering.

The Lord’s Supper will be served.

“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 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 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 Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Mission in Canal Flats and 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father James 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.

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