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Traditional potlatch at Windermere Elementary Elinor Florence and Heinz Drews of Invermere, and Calvin Caldwell of Edmonton, together with John and Lise Niddrie of Invermere, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children

Katie Caldwell and Thomas Niddrie The couple, who reside in the valley, are planning a winter wedding in late 2011.

This Grade 4 class at Windermere Elementary School celebrated their last day of term before the Christmas holidays with a traditional potlatch. A potlatch is a festival ceremony practised by indigenous peoples along the Northwest Coast of America and in Western Canada. The celebration is mainly for the redistribution of wealth in the community.

It includes dancing and singing, often with the wearing of masks.

Above — back row (left to right): Shana Walsh, Hailey Kwok Laine Dunlop Jacobb Green, Nolan Watt, Alaura Porter, Gracey Nichol, Maddy Wells, Bailey Lepage (teacher), Michael Ridge, Mya Wiegert, Hilary Vance (teacher), Brendan Daugherty. Front row: Wolfgang Nicholas, Braden Agnew, Harrison Salvidge,Tyler Pederson, Cael Elford, Nicholas Mailo, Chris Ridge, Tyler Powell, Conall Deagnon. Left: Harrison Salvidge displays his frog mask, made for the potlatch festivities.

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Invermere’s mayor helps shape new political party

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The mayor of Invermere is helping to forge a new political party, BC First, which he hopes will help give vitality the ailing political climate of the province.

Gerry Taft, Invermere’s mayor since 2008, said it is an “exciting time” to be involved with provincial politics and that he looks forward to helping shape the direction of the fledgling provincial party, where he serves on the board of directors.

Although it is early days for BC First, which registered with Elections BC in August, the party has started releasing details of its key policies in the last few weeks.

“It is an exciting time to be involved with the party, helping to shape policies,” said Mayor Taft, who joined BC First on October 27th.

“It should put some fresh energy and fresh ideas into the system to try and counteract the arrogance and dishonesty that we saw with the dying days of the Campbell administration, and also going back to the NDP Glen Clarke era.”

The first meeting for the formation of BC First

was in January 2010, where the initial members came together to create a board of directors.

Mayor Taft now serves on the board as the temporary director for the Kootenay region, until a founding convention for the party is held in the spring of 2011.

There a vote will be held to determine a permanent board of directors and a party leader.

“The party was started by some of the organizers of the anti-HST petition,” Mayor Taft explained.

“HST was a real tipping point. People who may have been moderate supporters of the BC Liberals lost faith and trust in them. Both of the main provincial parties are literally falling apart right now.”

Both the BC Liberal Party and the New Democratic Party are currently in flux, both facing a leadership convention to determine who will lead them into the next provincial election, currently set for May 2013.

The province is in need of another major political party to step forward and bring fresh ideas into a stale political climate, Mayor Taft said.

It will be exciting to use the knowledge and experience gained in the eight years serving on the District of Invermere council to help BC First develop in the Kootenays, he added.

“Gerry will be our go-to guy for the Kootenay region,” said BC First spokesman Chris Delaney. “He has a strong understanding of small business and particularly the tourism industry. He has a lot of contacts

with prominent people in that area who are looking for a new party to govern B.C. in the wake of the collapse of the BC Liberals.”

The first job for Mayor Taft will be helping the party to develop riding associations in the four local provincial electoral districts and to get the party name known in the region.

Currently BC First only has a handful of members in the Kootenays, although support is growing in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver, Mayor Taft said.

The aim is to compete in British Columbia’s general elections and to gain seats in the Legislative Assembly, but before the party can gain any political clout, greater numbers of members will be needed, particularly in the rural areas like the Kootenays.

At the last British Columbia general election, current independent Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett received more than 5,500 votes.

“At some point in the future there might be the opportunity for me to run as an MLA candidate for the party,” Mayor Taft added. “I like to keep my options open. Right now I’m very happy with what I am doing here in Invermere.”

Along with his duties at the District of Invermere, Mayor Taft also serves as a director for the Regional District of East Kootenay and is the owner of Gerry’s Gelati in Invermere.

For more information on the BC First party visit their website: www.bcfirst.ca.

Why did the turkey cross the road?

A herd of about 10 deer and 20 wild turkeys paraded around at the intersection of 5th Street and 12th Avenue in Invermere on December 22nd.

The District of Invermere recently issued a survey to residents to find out more information about the urban deer problem in Invermere and how to deal with it. The survey polls for opinions on long and short-term solutions, least preferred management options, and main concerns about the population.

In addition to the paper copy that was delivered door-to-door, the multiple-choice survey can be answered online at www.invermere.net.

The deadline to return your completed surveys is January 14th, 2011.

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According to 2010 British Columbia tourism reports, the international crowds that descended on Vancouver for the Olympics didn’t trek to the far reaches of the province.

For 2010, the Radium Tourism office received nearly the exact same number of international visitors as it did for 2009. Mid-December, 6,009 parties (groups of visitors) had stopped at the office during the year, compared to 6,058 for 2009.

“We’re one of the regions furthest away and international visitors usually go to Vancouver or Calgary,” said Jessica Tegart, a visitor information counselor at the Radium office. “The Olympics had a positive impact because it increased world-wide recognition of the province,

but there was not a very significant impact on the valley.”

The Radium office also includes the Parks Canada office for the Hot Springs Pools, the Radium Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Kootenays’ store, which helps boost the numbers.

“It’s a natural junction here,” Ms. Tegart said.

“We’re a natural stopping spot.”

Every time someone enters the visitor centre, the details of their visit are entered into a database for the province including length of stay, where they’re from and the number in their party.

Since June, the number of international visitors to British Columbia has increased every month over 2009. The biggest markets for B.C. are the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and China.

Tourism is one of B.C.’s largest and most sustainable industries, estimated to be worth $12.7 billion in 2009.

Canal Flats acquires beach ownership

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Village of Canal Flats is now the official owner of Tilley Memorial Park after the province handed over control of the beach park earlier this month, completing a four-year acquisition process.

The transfer was officially completed at a council meeting on December 13th, with a letter from the village’s solicitor confirming the ownership change had gone ahead. The park, situated at the south end of Columbia Lake, is a popular spot for visitors during the summer months.

“We started trying to acquire the beach park in 2006, after the village first incorporated,” said

Canal Flats Mayor Bruce Woodbury. “Now that we own it we can carry out work to improve the park, such as improvements to the boat launch.”

From 2002 to 2006 the park was operated by the Canal Flats Beach Society, a group of local residents who applied for the operating permit when they heard the province planned to close the park.

Since 2006 the park has been maintained and operated by the Village of Canal Flats. The Ministry of Environment has now handed over the land to the village via a Crown grant, with the condition that it is only used for park purposes.

The park is named after former Canal Flats Mayor John Tilley and his wife, both of whom were active community members in the village.

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Remembering 2010: A year in review

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff In a year packed with stories, from the Invermere hospital expansion to Pothole Park’s grand opening, it is a challenge choosing just five to review from the last 12 months. The residents of the Columbia Valley are truly an amazing, eclectic and high-achieving bunch.

A very Happy New Year to you all.

Olympic Torch visit The first big story of 2010 was, for many, the valley’s visit from the Olympic Torch. Remember your sense of pride as the torch wound its way through our valley? From skating across Lake Windermere to the ski hill at Fairmont, it is a journey most shall never forget.

Panorama Mountain Village sold At the end of February, ailing resort operator Intrawest passed Panorama Mountain Village into the hands of a local ownership group. The new group of 18 local owners, led by Rick Jensen, have set about transforming the popular tourist destination, dedicating 100 percent of profits made back into the resort for the next decade.

Canadian Pacific Railway lodge saved In May dozens came to watch as Invermere’s historical CPR lodge made its slow journey, via flatbed truck, from Fort Point to Rotary Park (above). This piece of Invermere’s history, which had an uncertain future at the start of the year, is now being restored thanks to community support and a dedicated team of volunteers.

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Close encounters of the furred kind In an area of natural beauty such as this, it is not unusual to run into the odd wild animal while out and about. In a close encounter of the furred kind, the black bear pictured above was caught red pawed when he broke into the Petro-Canada gas station in Radium Hot Springs in September. This hairy problem came during the same year the District of Invermere established a deer committee to deal with problem deer in the area.

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Happy news year

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

December 31, 2010

Historical Lens

For this week’s front cover, I arranged issues of The Pioneer from 2010 on our office floor, stood on a ladder, and took a picture. Flipping through each issue and seeing the collection of colourful front covers spread across the hardwood, I was struck by how much has happened in our valley this past year.

At the paper, the weekly news cycle is continuous.

We concentrate all our energy on one issue, push it through, and immediately move on to the next one.

With a pattern like that, it’s easy to lose perspective on the overall picture.

Standing atop the ladder this week and having a moment to reflect upon the news year, the collective picture I saw was that our relatively small area is filled with incredibly interesting people, places, and stories.

We may not live in a large, complicated city, but the issues we face in our community are dynamic.

Shinny on the lake, 1913 Politically, our area was centre stage for several contentious issues in 2010. The introduction of the In this image, dated 1913, a group of men gather on Lake Windermere for a game of hockey. If you have any more Harmonized Sales Tax sparked heated protest from lo- information, e-mail us at news@cv-pioneer.com. Photo A40 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society cal business owners; Jim Abbott and Bill Bennett both made headline-grabbing political announcements; and, of course, the Jumbo Glacier Resort issue waged on.

Dear Editor: us with Christmas trees, ornaments to paint, and Historically, pioneering valley families like the birthday cakes. Thanks to the town merchants Morigeaus were celebrated, the CPR Lodge was salOn behalf of the staff and residents of Colum- who took time to bring holiday shopping to Covaged, and the legend of the Cleland Knife was feabia House we would like to express our sincere lumbia House. tured. The Historical Lens photos continued to reveal gratitude to all of you who take time to volunteer.

To all the valley businesses that donate the anecdotes from local residents or relatives to those feaFrom the local auxiliaries, the Happy Hands, things we need, and to all of you angels who tured in the black-and-white photographs. the Legion, Rotary Club, teachers, junior volun- wear many different hats, thank you. We are truly The Pioneer also profiled many memorable local teers, and students of our local schools, to our blessed to have you all in our lives. Thank you for people doing interesting things. Jill Unger and Leo musical entertainers, dancers, and individuals being so generous, thoughtful and so true. And Grillmair are only two of the interviews that were perwho come in to read, visit, bake and lead the ex- thank you most of all for just being you. sonally the most impacting. ercise program.

Happy New year to our beautiful community.

No matter what issue you pick up from 2010, the Also, thanks to those who decorate the facharacter, dynamic makeup, and opinionated nature cility, garden in the summer, and to those who Everyone at Columbia House of our valley emanates from each page. support our bus outings. Also, those who supply Invermere May 2011 bring another exciting news year.

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December 31, 2010

LETTERS

Where have all the sustainable jobs gone?

Dear Editor: I am writing to respond to the many letters over the last couple of months criticizing the economic benefits of a Jumbo Resort development. I have to laugh at the assertions from some that the correct democratic process hasn’t been followed; they’re sure a noisy bunch!

Our NDP MLA Norm Macdonald for one asserts that, “For over twenty years, locals have used every democratic tool available to them to show that they do not want a major resort built in the midst of the Purcell Wilderness.”

So, is Mr. Macdonald suggesting that his own NDP party hasn’t been listening to the local population either, as the NDP was in government the first half of this process and the Liberals only the last nine years?

Having had numerous conversations with working “locals” both young and old, most are hopeful that the Jumbo Resort will get the rubber stamp. The locals recognize that the area’s traditional industries — mining and forestry — are either dead or on life support and that they need a job to stay in the valley they grew up in and call home.

I do not understand why Mr. Macdonald does not have the concern of all his constituents at heart? What, may I ask, has Mr. Macdonald done to encourage other “sustainable” industries to establish themselves in the Columbia Valley?

What has he done to keep the ones we had here, like the CanFor Mill? We have lost several mills over the last decade, yet tourism, the only other industry that has seen a healthy growth, is a big evil in his, and other minimal-

minded individuals’ eyes. How can some say that by responsibly developing Jumbo Resort, it will not create sustainable jobs? Look at Panorama, (which, I might add, is about only half fully developed from the original development plan). Are there not “sustainable” full-time jobs that have been created up there? Without Panorama and where it’s located, would the jobs be up there?

Would there have been residual jobs throughout the valley? Of course there wouldn’t have been!

Would Mr. Macdonald, along with Scott Niedermayer and “other internationally known figures” who do not reside in our communities, care to set up a fund to help those “locals” who have lost their job in the valley’s traditional industries to assist them financially, so they can afford to stay in their community?

It’s easy to speak about not wanting more obvious jobs in our communities when you have a career and an income of your own. The reality is, tourism is a sustainable, responsible industry that will see growth over the next decade and beyond. A responsibly developed Jumbo Glacier Resort, which is what Panorama has been, and is what the Jumbo developer has been working towards, will partially provide a sustainable and responsible solution to the enduring economic woes of our beloved valley.

Rather than stirring up further unnecessary, unfounded emotions, Mr. Macdonald should attempt to work and voice his thoughts within the process in a constructive manner.

Matt Semmle Edgewater & Calgary

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Local mother’s life-changing fight with cancer

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A mother from Windermere is facing life-altering surgery in her fight against malignant ameloblastoma, a rare and potentially deadly form of cancer found in the jaw.

Crisdon Chaisson, a valley resident for more than 30 years, successfully beat the cancer eight years ago, but noticed recurring symptoms in March of this year.

A CAT scan confirmed her and her family’s worst fears: the cancer had returned, and by July the tumour had broken through the bone, requiring aggressive treatment.

“Once the bone is broken the cancer becomes really life threatening without containment,” said Crisdon’s mother, Crisanna MacLeod. “Eight years ago she said she would never have part of her jaw removed … three weeks ago we had to get our heads around doing what she said she’d never do.”

Crisdon made the difficult decision to have her lower, right jaw removed to try and rid herself of the cancerous tissue before it can spread.

A chance Facebook conversation with a friend put her in contact with the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, which offers a variety of treatment options currently unavailable in Canada.

Crisdon will travel to the clinic on January 10th, supported by boyfriend Dain Madsen, to create a customized treatment plan with some of the world’s leading experts on her condition.

With the clinic’s state-of-the-art facilities, doctors will be able to take an extremely targeted approach, giving Crisdon the best chance of successful removal of the tumour and reconstruction of her jaw.

“Doctors in Canada fully admitted they haven’t

been able to successfully treat my condition,” Crisdon explained. “They don’t have micro-laser surgery here.

The 3D technology they have is only used for diagnosis here … It is comforting to know I’ll be in the best hands possible.”

Crisdon has been closely supported by her loved ones, including her children Rythom, Ataya and Vanessa, and good friend Karl Reinhardt, who have worked together to help her in any way possible since the diagnosis.

Crisdon has been undergoing a stringent diet regime and is using complimentary treatments, including live Newcastle Disease virus, which may help kill cancerous cells.

“She’s undergoing major surgery; it’s really worrying,” said Crisdon’s daughter Ataya. “She does have the best treatment there is, so we have to keep working at how to beat this. We have to push all doubts away and when feelings come about losing her we try to take them as they come.”

Crisdon’s family and friends are holding a fundraiser at Copper Point Golf Club on January 8th to help raise money for her expensive treatment.

There will be a circus and street festival theme, with musicians, street performers, live and silent auctions and hoop dancing, a favourite of Crisdon’s.

The family would welcome assistance from valley residents who are able to help with the fundraiser.

To donate auction items, contact Leah Shoemaker at 250-409-9021, or leahshoe@hotmail.com. To get involved with entertainment, call Debbie Fenton at 250-342-5873. For tickets call Jessica Rae Bell, 250688-0137.

“We couldn’t function without all of the help we’ve had so far,” Crisdon added. “I want to say such a huge, huge thank you to everyone ... I hope people

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BRAVE BATTLE — Crisdon Chaisson surrounded by her family, who are by her side every day in her fight against ameloblastoma, a rare form of cancer. Pictured, left to right, Vanessa, Rythom, Crisanna MacLeod, Crisdon and Ataya.

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December 31, 2010

Homemade Zamboni to polish lake for tourney

By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff While sitting in chemistry class one day, Grade 11 student Jesse Tomalty and his friend commiserated about the lack of street hockey due to snow and ice on the roads.

The solution? A pond hockey tournament on Lake Windermere over the Chirstmas break.

“We decided we should play pond hockey and the next day we had 72 people at school signed up,” Jesse said. “We got everyone in the gym and had a draft, with captains choosing their teams.”

In addition to the planned holiday hockey, the tournament will also have a few more games in January, including playoffs and a final. No dates are formally arranged because, as Jesse notes, they’re not adults.

The tournament now has 60 players signed up, including Rockies and minor hockey players to exchange students from Germany who have never played before.

The games will remain casual: skates, a

helmet, and gloves will be the only equipment worn. The nets will be a quarter of the regular size so no one gets hurt from high pucks.

The tournament will even have the luxury of a Zamboni. Jesse’s dad Dave, Ross Bidinger, and Shane McKay, who all play hockey together, decided a tournament wasn’t much without clean ice, so they built one of their own.

With their combined skills as a mechanic, welder and hockey coach they used an old riding lawnmower, a hot water tank and an authentic Zamboni scraper and mop.

“We just looked at the one at the arena and copied it a bit,” said Ross, a mechanic in Invermere. “We wanted to get better ice and find a way to flood it.”

Mostly they just wanted to encourage their children when they had an idea of their own.

“It’s good that they’re doing something like that,” Ross said. “That’s why we want to get the Zamboni up and running so they have something to do over the Christmas break.”

NICE ICE — Ross Bidinger of Invermere shows off the homemade Zamboni that will clean the ice for a lake hockey tournament organized by teen Jesse Tomalty.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff New Year’s Eve is upon us and revellers across the globe will gather together tonight to count down the seconds to 2011. The annual ritual of merriment with friends and family is worldwide, as is the singing (usually badly) of Robert Burns’ Auld Lang Syne.

On December 31st, it is sung in almost every English-speaking country, including the Philippines, Singapore and Zimbabwe, and the English-speaking areas of India and Pakistan.

But what are the roots of this tradition, which stretches back centuries and has become as synonymous with welcoming in the New Year as the paraphernalia which we associate with the Christmas period?

The song we sing today is based on an ancient song, passed down by word of mouth, reworked in the 18th century by Scottish bard Robert Burns, and set to the melody of a traditional folk song.

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By 1929 the song had worked its way across the Atlantic and was being sung at New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel. Canadian musician Guy Lombardo is credited with popularizing it worldwide, using it to segue between two radio programs on New Year’s Eve, one on CBS and the other on NBC. The song’s meaning is a celebration of love and friendship, remembering the highs and lows of the year.

The phrase “auld lang syne”, meaning “old long since” (days gone by) can be found dotted through poetry and songs for years before Robert Burns penned his poem in 1788.

The roots of the traditional folk song accompaniment are uncertain, but the lyrics that go with it are a bittersweet mix of hope and regret — the perfect sentiment for New Year’s as we bid farewell to one year and welcome in the next.

Even if, like most, the words evade you, join millions across the globe tonight in raising a cup of kindness for auld lang syne.

bucket of cold water, using the shape it forms to predict what will happen in the next 12 months.

• In Germany, every television channel shows an obscure British sketch, “Dinner for One”, at midnight. It’s so popular that even the punch line “same procedure every year” is a catch phrase in Germany.

• The Burmese engage in a cleansing ceremony involving people throwing water at each other.

• The new year in Belarus is all about getting hitched. Unmarried women compete in games to determine who will wed in the upcoming year.

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In Celebration of What comes to mind when we think of Julien?

Julien

He had a huge smile. He had the best hugs, velcro style cling-on hugs that you could feel over, even long after the hug was over.

He wrapped you in his hugs.

He had pretty explosive energy that affected everyone that was around him.

He was totally loved by everyone he had relations with and 10 times or more.

He loved each one of us in a different and unique way that left each of us feeling totally loved.

Mischievous, just makes me laugh.

He loved his friends, he loved his teachers, his family and any person that was a part of his life.

I think Julien would wish love and hugs to everyone and would just want everyone to be happy.

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

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Out & About

Best of Banff

The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club will host the annual Best of Banff film screening on January 9th, which showcases select films from the 2010 Banff Film Festival. This image is from the Asgard Project, winner of the festival’s award for this year’s Best Film on Climbing. See Page 19 for more.

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

Movie Review: Resident Evil: Afterlife Reviewed by Kate Irwin Resident Evil is the modern B-movie franchise that continues to defy death with this fourth outing from writer/director Paul W. S. Anderson, Resident Evil: Afterlife.

Given that the last film in the video-game-turnedmovie ‘trilogy’ was called Extinction, you may be surprised to find a fourth Resident Evil title hitting the shelves at video stores.

The action picks up where the series left off, with super-powered protagonist, Alice (Milla Jovovich), and her army of clones out for revenge against the evil Umbrella Corporation — the originators of a virus which caused a zombie apocalypse on earth and gave her super-human abilities.

With an exploding building in the first five minutes, this film sets itself up as more of an action-horror flick, along the lines of the second in the series, Resident Evil: Apocalypse.

In classic B-movie style the action is mostly centred in one location. After a brief jaunt to Alaska, where Alice collects her friend Claire Redfield (Ali Larter), the main stomping ground is a maximum security prison.

Inside are a motley crew of survivors; outside, endless hordes of the flesh-eating undead.

Slick visual effects and a mass of zombies to hack and slash keep the action ticking along. One sequence where Alice rappels from a building while zombies fall lemming-like after her particularly stands out.

Originality is not the franchise’s strong suit, but Milla Jovovich’s screen presence and solid performanc-

es continue to hold the series together.

Writer/director Paul W. S. Anderson’s inspired approach of marrying his leading star after the first movie has ensured his subsequent efforts draw in a strong cast. Prison Break’s Wentworth Miller is the latest addition as much-loved video game character, Chris Redfield.

As for the ending, well, let’s just say the filmmakers aren’t even pretending the Resident Evil saga is over, with a whopping cliffhanger to get bums on seats once the inevitable fifth film comes out.

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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.

New Year’s Eve Bash at Edgewater Community Hall. $15 per person. Tickets are available at Pip’s Country Store or from board members. For info call Tammy: 250-347-9324.

• 9:30 p.m.: Torchlight parade and fireworks at Panorama Resort. For info: 250-342-6941.

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Toby Theatre • January 5th - 8th, 7:30 p.m.: RED - ”Retired, Extremely Dangerous”.

Friday, December 31st: • 3 - 6 p.m.: Village of Radium Hot Springs celebrates 19th birthday. Tobogganing and skating at the park. Hot dogs, hot chocolates and birthday cake. Followed by fireworks at The Springs driving range at 6:30 p.m. For info: 250-347-9311.

• New Year’s Eve Taste of the Decade at Casa Vino Wine Bar in Radium. For reservations: 250-3415938.

• 4:30 -7:00 p.m.: Seatings for Family New Year’s Eve party at Radium Resort. For reservations: 250347-9311.

• 5 p.m.: New Year’s Eve Dinner at Old Salzburg Restaurant in Radium. Fireworks and bonfire at midnight. For reservations: 250-347-6553.

• 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Seatings for Family New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet at the Great Hall at Panorama Resort. All ages DJ dance party at 9:30 p.m. For info and reservations: 250-342-6941.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Seatings for New Year’s Eve six-course dinner at Eagle Ranch Resort. For reservations: 250342-6560.

• 6:30 p.m.- 1 a.m.: New Year’s Eve Gala at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For reservations: 250-345-6070.

• 6:30 p.m.: Family New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner and Dance at La Cabina Ristorante, Prestige Inn, Radium. For reservations: 250-347-2340.

• 7 p.m.: Mardi Gras New Year’s Eve party at Radium Resort. For info: 250-347-9311.

• 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.: Edgewater Recreational Society’s

• 9:00 - 11 a.m.: Seatings for Family New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet at the Copper Crown at Panorama Resort. For reservations: 250-342-6941.

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 1st Annual New Year’s Levee at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served free of charge. For info: 250-342-9517.

• Gymnastics registration begins for new winter schedule. For info: www.cvrec.ca.

• 7:30 p.m.: Campfire sing-along, cocoa and cookies at Panorama Resort. Sleigh rides offered. For registration: 250-342-6941.

•Sunday, January 2nd: • • 5:45-6:45 p.m.: Public skating at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. $2.25 per person.

Monday, January 3rd: • 3:30-5:30 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club registration for all skating programs at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• 6 - 7 p.m.: Registration and Bazaar Night for Middle Eastern Belly Dance Classes at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info: 250-342-9097 or visit: arabianmountainspice@gmail.com.

• Tuesday, January 4th: • 10 - 11:30 a.m.: Eight-week Snowshoe Clinic starts. For info: www.columbiavalleylifesports.com .

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

• Wednesday, January 5th: • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: A Year in Review and A Look Ahead — Political Forum at the Lions Hall and Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. For info and registration: 250-342-2844.

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

Saturday, January 8th: • Rabbits Skill Development Program at Nipika Mountain resort. For info visit: tobycreeknordic.ca.

• 10 - 11:30 a.m.: Eight- week Snowshoe Clinic starts. For info: www.columbiavalleylifesports.com.

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

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Sunday, January 9th: • 2 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Nelson Leafs at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

• 7 p.m.: Best of Banff Film Festival World Tour at Invermere Community Hall. Organized by Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club. $20 per person.

All proceeds go to Lake Windermere Whiteway and ski programs. For tickets: 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, January 12th: • 1 - 2:15 p.m.: Senior’s Day at the Invermere Public Library with presentation “Space - The Final Frontier” by Bill Thompson. Free bus transportation to and from library. For info: 250-342-6416.

Thursday, January 13th: • 7 - 9 p.m.: Lake Windermere Management Plan Open House at Windermere Community Hall.

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Former Panorama CEO bringing hope to war-torn countries ing with other grassroots organizations, Playground Builders forges relationships with locals Kirby Brown, former CEO who agree to the playground of Panorama Mountain Village, and provide labour in exchange has left his suit and briefcase for the money and tools needed behind in exchange for the opto build a playground. Each portunity to build playgrounds project is also built using localin war-affected countries. ly-sourced materials.

Kirby’s friend from Whis“All of the economic bentler, Keith Reynolds, started efits of building the playground Playground Builders, a regisgo to the community,” Kirby tered Canadian charity, after a said. “It’s really about engag2006 visit to Israel’s West Bank. ing the community and giving After watching the children of them a sense of pride.” the West Bank playing in the This direct-action aprubble of bombed-out buildproach is making an impact ings, Keith found a group of where some well-intentioned locals willing to help him and charities are falling short. paid for the construction of FAIR PLAY — A small Afghan boy plays on one of the playgrounds For“In many cases, the money two playgrounds from his own mer Panorama CEO Kirby Brown is helping to build in countries affected is disappearing before it’s makpocket. by war and poverty.

Photo by Kirby Brown ing a difference,” Kirby said.

Playground Builders has With more than 120,000 grown from there, and has now children now playing on equipsomething so directly,” Kirby said. “It’s very built 73 playgrounds in the Palestinian ter- different for me.” ment from Playground Builders, the charity ritories of Gaza and the West Bank, as well as Although the charity has grown, the is beginning to see signs of a significant imin and around Baghdad, and most recently, concept remains straightforward, Kirby said. pact. in Afghanistan.

“In Afghanistan, we’ve been hearing “The intent is that the playgrounds are Kirby began helping fundraise for Play- really simple and really structurally sound.” from the principals that they’re seeing enrollground Builders in 2007, and has since travKirby, Keith, and the three other mem- ment rates increase,” Kirby said. “Kids who elled with Keith to countries like Afghanistan bers of the charity’s board fundraise year-long weren’t coming to school are now coming on to help with coordination and construction. in order to fund the projects. Through con- a more regular basis.”

“It’s very fulfilling to be able to be doing nections made while traveling and network- Continued on next page . . .

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Don’t Miss an Issue!

Please join us on New Year’s Eve as the Village is celebrating 20 years as a municipality.

Festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. at the skating rink and will end with a fireworks display at the Springs Driving Range, 6:30 p.m.

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December 31, 2010 . . . Continued from previous page One school in the Hazara district of Kabul has even incorporated their new playground into the school’s curriculum.

“We never could have conceived it was going to be used that way,” Kirby said. “We thought it was going to be more of a recess thing.”

In countries where children grow up surrounded by war, economic instability, and a lack of infrastructure, the playgrounds provide an oasis of fun.

“A lot of the children suffer from some form of post-traumatic stress,” Kirby said. “And so they come and play on the playground and their grades are going up because they’re having a place to exercise, de-stress, and be normal kids. Frankly, it’s the only place for these kids to play, anywhere.”

Kirby and Keith make sacrifices of their own while traveling to these places so that more money is allotted to the playground building. The duo elect to travel without a security entourage to save money and keep a low profile, but having no formal security has resulted

in a few close encounters: the men were almost arrested last year for their presence in a town, and they have been thrown out of Baghdad and denied access to Gaza.

Despite the personal danger that accompanies venturing into war-torn countries, it’s all worth it, Kirby said.

“I wish I could take everybody that’s donated even a penny and sit them in the playground when the kids come running in, and watch them. It’s incredible.”

While visiting the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan last year, Kirby photographed a small girl standing on the roadside, and her face has stayed with him ever since.

“Her face was so sandblasted and windblown,” Kirby said. “I took a picture of her, and looking at the picture later, I could see myself reflected in her eyes. I must admit, she haunts me.

“Every kid you make eye contact with, you’re left with this persistent agony over what that kid’s future is. That compels me.”

For more information: www.playgroundbuilders.org.

CARING — Pictured, above: Kirby Brown (left) with Gholam Rassul, the principal of a school in Afghanistan where Playground Builders installed a playground. Pictured, left: A young Afghan girl hides her smile from the camera while playing at her school.

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December 31, 2010

Valley PIONEER

The valley’s original part-time resident: William Heap Holland Editor’s note: In the November 26th edition of The Pioneer, we ran a Historical Lens photo of William Heap Holland (see photo, right). Coincidentally, Dorothy Isted was writing a story about Mr. Holland and his influence in the valley at the same time.

By Dorothy Isted Special to The Pioneer William Heap Holland was a third-generation cotton mill owner who helped shape the future of Fairmont Hot Springs. Born in England in 1873 to Samuel and Rachel (née Heap) Holland, he later traveled the world and ended up in this valley, building a spa at Fairmont that brought many visitors and immigrants to the area.

A manager ran the operation while Mr. Holland visited for extended periods from 1910 onwards, living in England when he wasn’t in the valley.

Mr. Holland followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, William Holland, who employed hundreds of people in England in his cotton mills, William Holland and Sons. Mr. Holland’s grandfather, who was the son of a labourer, started out working for mill owners and advanced until he was able to pur-

Mr. Holland, aged nine, at home in England, with his younger brother and sisters.

Photo submitted

chase and later build his own mills. His success was due in part to his business savvy and inventions, and the outbreak of the American Civil War. The war caused the Lancashire Cotton Famine, as the Union Army blockaded exports of cotton from the Confederate States of America to England. The British looked elsewhere and bought Egyptian cotton.

In 1861, Mr. Holland’s grandfather invented a device to modify existing spinning machinery, enabling the spinning of the different Egyptian cotton. Rather than registering a patent on this device, he gave it to the country. This was commemorated in Manchester Town Hall with his portrait.

By this time, Manchester had acquired the name Cottonopolis as it was considered the heart of the global cotton trade. When Mr. Holland’s grandfather died in 1892, he left an estate valued at 24 million Canadian dollars in today’s market.

His two sons, Samuel (Mr. Holland’s father) and William Henry (Mr. Holland’s uncle), ran the business together. William Henry also served in several prestigious business positions and later turned to politics. He was invested as a Knight Bachelor in 1902 and in 1910 the Peerage title Baron Rotherham of Broughton was created for him.

The Hollands were known as strict but fair, and thus were able to avoid labour disputes that plagued other factories. After his father, Samuel, died in 1906, Mr. Holland became a partner in the business with his uncle, William Henry, who was very influential in his life. When Baron Rotherham went bankrupt due to a number of bad investments, some sparked by losses from the First World War, Mr. Holland paid many of his debts, reducing his own fortune to a moderate size.

In 1901, Mr. Holland met Constance Gibbons, who had just had a disagreement with a man she deeply loved. Thinking to make him jealous, she flirted with Mr. Holland, who instantly fell in love with her. He pressured her into a hasty marriage, and they had one son, Gerald William Leigh Holland, later known as Bill.

Soon after his birth she returned to her parent’s home and never returned. In an awkward attempt at reconciliation, Mr. Holland sued her for Restitution of Conjugal Rights. The judge, showing enlightenment ahead of the times, dismissed the case, ordering each party to pay their own costs.

Bill was raised by his mother and her family for

In this image from the 1920s, William Heap Holland pauses for a smoke from his pipe, sitting on the ranch he purchased from R.L.T. Galbraith in 1910.

Photo submitted by Geoffrey Holland six months of the year and by his father for the other six. Constance called her son Leigh and spoiled him.

Mr. Holland called him Gerald and tried to instill discipline and order. He also took him travelling and introduced him to fishing, which became a lifelong passion for Bill. During their travels, father and son prospected for minerals and opened a mine in 1924.

When Bill was 16 he was allowed to choose where to permanently live. He chose his father’s home and never saw his mother again.

Records show that Mr. Holland was friends in England with Robert Randolph Bruce, a well-known local miner and land developer. The friendship prompted Mr. Holland’s visit to the valley in 1910 when he purchased R.L.T. Galbraith’s ranch at Fairmont Hot Springs.

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December 31, 2010

DAYS GONE BY — (clockwise from left) Constance Gibbons Holland, Mr. Holland’s first wife and the mother of his son, Bill; Radium Camp, as Fairmont Hot Springs Resort was first known, this black . . . Continued from previous page and white image was hand-tinted by Mr. Holland; Bill poses for a By 1912, Mr. Holland had purchased photo on his father’s lap in the early 1900s; father and son, Wil1,800 additional acres, including the Stop- liam Heap Holland (right) with Bill, in his 20s, enjoying one of their Photos submitted ping House, a resting place for travelers, many trips together. which had been built by early pioneer Sam Brewer. Mr. Holland later bought Fairmont’s hot where their house was. They were happy until the springs and natural pools from Mr. Bruce. Surprising- 1940s when Dorothea became ill and died in England. ly, Fairmont resort was called Radium back at that time.

Mr. Holland’s son Bill found marital bliss of his Mr. Holland returned to England to organize men own when he wed Joyce Selway Bright. She had come and supplies for his venture into the Canadian west. to the valley from England to work in the Hollands’ Ernest ‘Dapper’ Ede was one of the immigrants he business venture, and ran the guest cottages and resbrought to the valley. There are many Edes still found taurant. In 1933, Bill, who had earlier met Joyce, in this area today. came over from England and proposed marriage. She Claude Pearce, Mr. Holland’s personal secretary accepted and they returned to live in England. They from 1909, visited the valley with him in 1912. The had a daughter and son, named Jill and Geoffrey. two men became friends and the Pearces have fond Geoffrey, who lives in London, England, has limmemories of Mr. Holland, with Claude calling him ited memories of his grandfather.

Heap. He would drive the Pearces in his chauffeured “Tall, sporting a moustache, accustomed to wieldcar to London and at Christmas time give a bonus to ing power and ordering people around, he had a difClaude to buy gifts for his family. Claude’s daughters ficult personality and we children were moderately but played with Mr. Holland’s son at the Holland home in suitably terrified of him,” Geoffrey said.

England, White Barn Cottage.

“He was a fanatic over cars and owned many, five or During the First World War, Mr. Holland devel- six at a time; his preference was for Bentleys. He liked oped Fairmont into a spa that would appeal to Euro- them to be open and could not bear upholstered seats. peans. He built a concrete pool, restaurant, tent camp All the seating for his cars was custom-made in wood, and bungalows to accommodate 70 people. He also which his passengers found exceedingly uncomfortable built the Fairmont Hot Springs Ranch barn, which is but which he claimed was ‘better for the back’.” still standing.

“Among the many patents he took out, there are In 1924, Mr. Holland married Dorothea Thursfield 14 to do with improvements in motor cars — seating, in England and they visited the valley often. Peter Bart- windscreens, steps, bodies, and electrics.” man of Fairmont Hot Springs remembers the couple.

Around the Columbia Valley, Mr. Holland was Peter’s father was the local manager for Mr. Holland known as an eccentric. Valley old-timers recorded that and Peter’s folks talked of them a lot, Peter said. he wore a hat he made himself resembling a “solar toupee Dorothea chose the dinnerware for the Fairmont supported with corks so air would circulate around his cabins, he remembered. head.”

“It was beautiful china, a flowered pattern. It was He also strode down the streets of London, Engabsolutely stunning stuff. She chose the smocks the land, wearing beadwork pants, jacket and gloves made waitresses wore. She had quite an influence on Fair- of buckskin by the Ktunaxa women of Columbia Lake mont,” Peter said. reserve — a daring thing in very conservative times.

Peter believes the couple planted the willow tree When Mr. Holland grew old, he went to live at an which is on the street behind the shopping plaza, near expensive hotel in Eastbourne, a seaside resort in Eng-

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land. He became difficult, developing many allergies.

“He became ‘allergic’ to everything except alcohol,” Geoffrey wryly stated. “In the anteroom to his suite were all sorts of cleansing agents so that ladies could scrub off rouge and powder and lipstick and mascara. Joyce used to be furious. She was certain he only did it because he liked to annoy women,” Mr. Holland died in 1952 in England. War, which had helped his grandfather amass a fortune, contributed to the end of wealth for the family. Since England was still struggling to financially recover from the Second World War, death and estate taxes were high.

Probate held back what stocks and shares were left from Mr. Holland’s estate throughout a stock market crash. Since this was the bulk of Mr. Holland’s estate, Bill received a pittance of their original value.

This led to the decision to sell the Fairmont property to the Wilder family, who further developed Fairmont Hot Springs into the resort that is seen today.

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December 31, 2010

YOUR MONEY RRSP or TFSA for 2011?

As we approach 2011 Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) season, many people have been wondering if they should contribute to a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or to an RRSP account.

Contributing to both an RRSP and a TFSA would obviously be best, but many people simply cannot afford to save into both accounts.

may be a better bet than contributing to your RRSP account.

If your income is around $30,000 or less, then any money put into your RRSP account will only save you a modest amount of income tax. When you retire and take money out of your RRSP account, you may end up paying the same tax rate as when you made the RRSP contribution.

What are your plans?

What you plan on doing with the money in the future can be an important factor in determining whether to contribute to your TFSA or RRSP account.

If you plan on using the money for returning to school or buying your first home then an RRSP account is the way to go. TFSAs do not yet allow for First-Time Homebuyer withdrawals or Manulife Securities Incorporated = IDA Lifelong Learning Plan withdrawals the same way Do you have a pension?

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Best of Banff in Invermere

By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff If you didn’t have a chance to attend the Banff Mountain Film Festival, don’t worry because it’s coming to you.

On January 9th, the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club will host the festival at the Invermere Community Hall. The club will show two hours worth of inspirational and adventure films.

“It’s such a well-known event and it’s so close to our own backyard,” said Penny Powers, a coordinator for the Invermere event. “The Banff Mountain Film Festival is so fun and it’s world-renowned. There’s a waiting list for communities to just get dates to show the films.”

Indeed, there is a waiting list. Invermere has held on to its spot in the tour since 1994. That same weekend, the festival will visit five other towns across Canada and other locations around the world.

The festival travels to all seven continents to en-

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sure everyone has a chance to view the films.

“It’s important to be able to share the films within a gathering of the community,” said Jim Baker, world tour manager for the festival. “It allows us to share the magic, energy and enthusiasm with people in Bangladesh, Iceland, even Antarctica.”

Between 250 and 300 films apply for the festival and 60 are accepted. From those 60, community event organizers receive a DVD with 25 of the best films to choose from. The festival also sends a “road warrior” to introduce the films and do the technical work.

Last year the Invermere event sold out at 250 tickets.

The show is also a fundraiser for the ski club. The income goes towards the upkeep of Lake Windermere’s Whiteway Trail, including purchasing equipment and paying staff for the maintenance. Money also goes towards equipment for the JackRabbits program for young skiers.

For more information or to purchase the $20 tickets call Crazy Soles at 250-342-2074.

By Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Arts Council is busy planning what artwork will hang from the Pynelogs Gallery’s walls in 2011, and they’re inviting local artists to apply for art show space during the Pynelogs Art Gallery Season.

“We certainly have a talented and inspired group of artists in this valley, and Columbia Valley Arts has

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the privilege to display this work each year,” said Jami Scheffer, manager of Pynelogs.

The council has a formal process for selecting applications to create the gallery schedule, so artists must be organized and have a strong portfolio, Ms. Scheffer said.

The deadline for applications is January 7th. For more information, contact the Art’s Council at 250342-4423.

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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

CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 28th, 2010 REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL The regularly scheduled Meeting of Council for Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 has been cancelled.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE The Municipal Office will be closed for the Holidays from Monday, December 27th, 2010 to Friday, December 31st, 2010. The office will re-open on Monday, January 3rd, 2011.

2011 SCHEDULE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL The District of Invermere Council meets regularly throughout the year on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office (914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere) January 11th & 25th February 8th & 22nd March 8th & 22nd April 12th & 26th May 10th & 24th June 14th & 28th

July 12th August 9th September 13th October 11th & 25th November 8th & 22nd December 13th

Agendas are posted on out website www.invermere.net prior to the meetings or are available at the Municipal Office

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Government Rebates • Furnace Replacements • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems

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SNOWSHOES — Michelle Taylor will run an eight-week snowshoe clinic for those interested in fitness and seeing the great outdoors.

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By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff If you’re looking for a way to stay fit in the winter months, snowshoeing could be it.

Columbia Valley Life Sports will run an eight-week snowshoe hiking course in January, for the second year. “It’s definitely for fitness,� said instructor Michelle Taylor. “We’ll hike in various locations around the valley. With snowshoes you can go anywhere.�

The course will teach proper technique and posture so snowshoers can avoid injury and maximize the use of the correct muscles. In the later classes, the hikes will become longer and more

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challenging, incorporating hills to get a cardio-vascular workout, too. “If you love to ski, this is another activity you can do ,� Michelle said. “If you don’t like to ski, it’s another option to get outside and avoid the dreaded cabin fever.�

Michelle uses Nordic walking poles while snowshoeing, which helps improve posture, keep balance and also works the entire body, instead of just the legs. For beginners, learning to snowshoe is not that hard. “If you know how to walk, you’re 80 percent there,� she said.

The poles are supplied, but participants will have to bring their own snowshoes or rent them.

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For professional management of your strata corporation, overseen by a Certiďƒžed Property ManagerÂŽ, with the accounting done by a Certiďƒžed Management Accountant, please contact Bill Weissig CPM , RI, RPA, CPRPM, CLO, SMA, CRES. ÂŽ

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HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

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

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Commercial

Ken Johnson 250.341.5427

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

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

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

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Food bank receives influx of donations The Columbia Valley Food Bank received many cash donations during the holiday season. Pictured above: Don Pawlyshyn of the food bank receives a cheque for $2,500 from Ray Kolochuk of the Fairmont Lions Club; Above left: Al Lynch (left) and Kris Borek (right) of the Lake Windermere Lions Club donate $3,000 to the food bank, represented by Don Pawlyshyn. The money came from their Twoonie Draw; Right: Bill Cropper (left) the co-organizer of the Lakeside Musician’s Lakeside Food Bank Benefit with Ron Stainthorpe of the Columbia Valley Food Bank and the Santa hat which was used during the benefit to collect donations. The 10th annual food bank benefit on December 19th, raised $1,100, helping to provide meals for valley residents in need.

HERE TO SERVE YOU ■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs Allan Gauthier

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CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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Pioneer Classifieds

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ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all.

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

Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere.

10% off at The Windy Café!

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

Cheers to the Main Roads crew.

Know that you’re appreciated for your hard work and dedication to keeping our roads safe!

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

Invermere, 3 bdrm basement suite, W/D, wood stove, $750/month + utilities, available January 1, 250342-5332.

Cheers to Jason Roe for your immediate response to our flood.

C & P.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Bright, spacious, walkout 1 bdrm basement suite near Kinsmen Beach, private location, newer house, N/S, N/P, $650/month, includes utilities, available January 1, negotiable, 250-341-3370.

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

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

FOR RENT

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.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the “carolers” who serenaded the residents of Westridge Drive.

Cheers to Jocelyn Brunner for making me think twice before Cheers to everyone who submitted leaving town to do my Christmas a holiday recipe to The Pioneer. Shopping! I did it all here in town Much appreciated. and in less than 2 hours which meant I had more time to go for a Cheers to Ben Thomsen for placing beautiful ski on the lake with my 16th in the most recent World Cup beautiful friend Deanna! race in Italy. Double cheers to all the people who made donations STORAGE towards Ben’s flight to Europe.

Cheers to the Angel who fixed my skirt!

s obituary s Eugene Edward Mickelson (Sam) November 11, 1950 - December 16, 2010 With broken hearts we announce the passing of our wonderful father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Sam, on December 16, 2010 at the Lethbridge Hospital. After a lengthy battle with lung and Kennedy’s disease, Dad is now resting peacefully with his mother, Stella Mickelson, and father, John Mickelson. He is survived by his 2 children Nashira Margison and Josh Margison; his siblings Ginny, Judy, Jim, Linda, and Sherri; grandchildren Justin, Jasmine, and Trenton, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and many of his dear friends.

Sam was born in Red Deer Alberta, however lived most of his life in Cranbrook and the Columbia Valley. He recently moved to Lethbridge to be close to his grandchildren especially Justin as he loved to watch him play hockey!! Sam was a strong willed, hard working, intelligent man. Many looked up to him for his excellent work in the forest industry. Sam loved to sing and dance to his favorite artists, Bob Dylan and Dr.Hook. He was a true fan of the “Flyers” and never missed a hockey game! He will truly be remembered by his comical rhymes that could make anyone laugh.

It is comforting to know that Sam can now rest peacefully and no longer endure his pain! God embrace you as we all did! He will truly be missed by everyone! We love you!

A celebration of life will take place at a later date!

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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.

Storage or Workshop, 760 sq.ft. building near D/T Invermere, with or without heat, 403-669-7273.

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

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

Contact Joan at 250-342-7517 for viewing.

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS. Conveniently located behind 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, NP. Utilities not included. Available immediately, 250-342-8781.

2 bdrm apartments, D/T Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, Start at $725/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-3426912.

Apartment for rent, 1,800 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, huge balcony with view, utilities included, $1250/ month, 403-519-0447.

Invermere, 2 furnished, 1 bdrm apartments, laundry, cable TV, utilities included, N/S, N/P, DD, 250341-6096.

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

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

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.

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

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Black Forest Heights, totally renovated, 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, upper floor, 6 new appliances, blinds, large deck, yard, N/S, N/P, $900/ month, includes water and Satellite T.V., 780-718-4922 or rfr111@ hotmail.com.

Invermere, large 2 bdrm walkout suite, separate entrance, 5 appliances, $1,100/month, DD and references required, includes all utilities, cable, and internet, N/S, pets negotiable, no partiers, 250342-4436 or 250-342-1427.

Wonderful home, freshly painted, great views, 3 minutes from the lake in Indian Beach, great neighbors, 2 bdrm + den, email: onrerth@gmail.com or call 435901-1600.

Invermere, bright walkout in newer home, $725/month, utilities included, close to D/T, N/S, references required, available immediately, 250-342-3790.

1800 sq.ft., 4 bdrm bungalow, attached garage, across from Windermere Golf Course, $1450/ month, DD and references required, 250-341-1998.

Large, clean, furnished, 1 bdrm suite for rent, new paint, carpet, and new queen bed, shared laundry, off street parking, large fenced yard, utilities and cable included, $725/month + DD, 250342-9404.

Spacious 3 bdrm, 5 appliances, house in Columere Park in Fairmont Hot Springs, available January 1, $1000/month + utilities, 250-3456155.

2 bdrm walkout, sunny suite, $650/month, W/D, all utilities included, N/S, N/P, 250-342-6162, Windermere.

Very affordable, 2 bdrm, close to bus and D/T, partially furnished, cable TV, internet, and utilities all included, available January 1, 250324-1617.

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.

Windermere, 1 bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references, January to June, $650/ month, 403-851-2043.

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condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR sale

Vehicles FOR sale

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, $1,800/ month, includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own options. Avail immediately, 250-688-0512.

2 bdrm, 2 bath in The Point, underground parking, W/D, $1,000/month, 403-519-0447.

Ski to your door, fully furnished 1 bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, hot tubs.

Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, BC, $115,000 Firm. Call 250-342-6858 after 6 p.m.

2001 Cavalier, $1,500. 2003 CR250, $3,000. 2004 CRF450, $3,000.

2002 CBR600F41, $4,500. Good shape, must sell. Call 250-6880053 or 250-270-0955.

Sable Ridge Condos for rent, 1 bdrm, top floor, fully furnished, $650/month; 3 bdrms + Den, top floor, fully furnished, $1,995/ month. Please call, 403-630-7464.

The Peaks in Radium, 1 bdrm + den, 800 sq.ft., $825/month, includes all utilities, F/P, underground parking, storage, long term lease, 403-8166007.

2 bdrm condo behind Sobeys, available December 15, D/W, W/D, stove, fridge, microwave, $750/ month, 250-342-3417 or 250-3479768.

Radium, Pinewood, 2 bdrm, main floor, 2 bath, F/P, heated parking, N/S, 1 year lease, 250-341-7448 or 403-328-2944.

Black Forest Village, 2 bdrm, South facing unit, new flooring, upgraded appliances, deck, laundry, storage, single car garage, easy access to D/T, N/P, N/S. Call Lindsay at 403251-6947 to view.

Invermere, D/T, furnished condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, no partiers, references, available January 1, $1,050/month, includes utilities, 403-978-4559.

Lake view, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, condo for rent, hardwood, granite, stainless steel appliances, W/D, pool, fitness facility, underground park, unfurnished, $1,000/month, includes all utilities, available January 1 onward, 403-257-2984, cogrady@shaw.ca.

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

Fairmont, deluxe, fully furnished, 3 bdrm condo on golf course, #5 5054 Riverview Road, available immediately, $1,050/week, $1250/ month, plus Hydro, 780-435-8433.

Invermere 2 bdrm, W/D, walk to everything, $700/month + utilities, available immediately, 250-342-5332.

1 bdrm, 1 bath, furnished in Radium, N/S, kenelled dog OK, Nanofibre, storage, play area, $575/month + utilities, references and DD required, available from January 1, 403-281-0923. Prefer long term lease, will consider rent to own. ½ Duplex in Radium Hot Springs, 3 bdrm, 3 full baths, beautiful patio, BBQ, patio furniture, contact 403288-3743 or email msalas@shaw. ca for info and pictures.

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

house FOR sale 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.

condo 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! $199,999, furnished, no agents please. 250-341-5170.

Misc. For Sale Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250342-6908.

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

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.

Kids skis, Rossignol Blasts, 148 cm for sale. No bindings, $75, 250342-0399.

Firewood, Fir and Pine mix, $235.

Larch, $300. Pine, $180. All wood split and delivered. 250-341-5551.

Larch firewood for sale, $275/cord, split and delivered, 250-409-9259.

2010 Floor Model Hot Tub BLOWOUT, everything must go! Valley Spas, 503B 7th Ave, Invermere.

Like new, Pacific Atlantis Hot Tub Select, Serenity power packages, paid $11,000, asking $8,500 OBO, 250-342-1700.

Pine wood bunk beds, excellent shape, king size bed, 250-3422048.

Kitchen table with 4 chairs, $50; PS2 plus Guitar Hero Game and Guitar, $100; Sakura porcelain animal print dishes, $40; blinds for patio and living room, must go!

250-270-0254.

Vehicles FOR sale 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 for sale, 265,000 km, excellent condition, all service records on hand, asking $4,000, 250-3415052.

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

Wanted to purchase: Vacation Rental Business in the Columbia Valley, reply in confidence to vacationrentalbusinesswanted@ yahoo.ca.

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.

Services

Services D&M Painting, interiors, exteriors, re-paints, etc. Call 250-341-1182.

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.

Massage, Facials, Waxing…

By reservation. www.sunsationsdayspa.com or 250-342-6899.

Happy Holidays! Bon Bon.

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.

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

Pampered Chef is in the Valley!

You can order THE one item you have always wanted to get! Visit www.pamperedchef.ca to view the catalogue or send me a message at france5@shaw.ca to place your order.

Executive Typing Services, Over 20 years word processing experience.

Resumes, manuals, data entry and more. Accurate and fast! 250-2700254.

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.

Peppi’s Pizzeria is looking to hire part-time/casual servers for the winter season. Please e-mail resume to p.fuel@yahoo.ca.

recreational vehicles

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

SNOWMOBILE SERVICE SPECIAL

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

All makes and Models - Snow Plows, Klim Clothing, Avalanche Gear • SERVICE • PARTS • SALES • RENTALS

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

Supplying Parts and Service for all makes and models.

Located Invermere Cross Roads beside Tim Hortons

250-342-3350 • www.bpmotorsports.ca

We supply parts and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads

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PioNEER oN THE ROAD

End of the road for Pioneers

Thank you to everyone who submitted a travel photo this year. It is always amazing to see the adventures The Pioneer accompanies people on. The remainder of the 2010 photos will appear in the next few editions, and the winner will be announced in the January 7th paper. Keep on travelling and submitting your high resolution photos to news@ cv-pioneer.com, or to our office at #8, 1008-8th Avenue, Invermere.

Pictured far left: Fern Oglestone and Kathy Murray at Precious Moments Chapel in Missouri; and Lorne, Diane, Mary, and Bob Kochorek of Windermere at the Capitolium in Toulouse, France.

Multiple Positions Full & Part-Time Looking for cleaners, general labourers, skilled trades and technicians who are highly motivated, physically fit, punctual, and organized (M&F).

Duties include assisting with emergency clean-up, demolition and building at various job sites.

Candidates must have a clean driver’s abstract and criminal record check. Wage based on experience and position responsibilities.

Please send resume to: Fax: 250-342-0098 Email: reception@rainbowkootenays.ca www.rainbowkootenays.ca

HELP WANTED

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for kitchen help/ dishwasher, call 250-342-9417 or drop off resume.

HELP WANTED

Our focus is on giving people room to grow, room to impact, room to make a significant contribution and room to make a difference in the lives of others.

Come join our Residential and Community teams in Invermere! Now accepting applications for: Casual Community Health Workers Casual Resident Care Attendants PPT Rehabilitation Assistant

#261368 #227216 #265326

By combining your education and experience you can begin advancing your skills on our team.

For detailed qualifications, more information and to apply online visit: www.roomtogrowbc.ca

HELP WANTED

Horsethief Pub and Eatery has an opening for a server/bartender.

Part-time, year round employment, evenings and weekends, must be 19 years of age, have experience, and Serving It Right. Contact Charlene for more information, 250-347-6400, applications available at the Pub. Email resume to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax resume to 250-347-9987.

Nobody does it better!

Makes me feel sad for the rest.

N E W S PA P E R

250-341-6299 • info@cv-pioneer.com

Quality Control Technician Cranbrook, Fernie & Invermere BA Blacktop/ BA Concrete/ Fernie Ready Mix well established companies and part of Interoute Construction Ltd. (ICL Ltd.) group, are seeking for a Quality Control Technician. ICL Ltd. is a division of Terus Construction Ltd., a leader in the construction industry in British Columbia, the Yukon Territory.

This position will be based primarily at the Cranbrook operations and reporting to the Area Manager. The scheduled start of work is to be early 2011.

To succeed in this position you must have good understanding of the Quality Control and Assurance testing procedures used in the construction industry.

You are also a self-starter, function well within a team environments while being capable of working independently. You must demonstrate strong problem solving and communications skills. Finally, candidates must be flexible and mobile as per the nature of the work some travelling is required.

Requirements/Skills • Good communication skills (oral and written) and team player • Accuracy in reporting • Time management skills • Computer Literate • Driver’s License Experience/Education • CET in Civil Construction with related experience to construction materials testing or 5 years directly related experience in construction materials testing.

We offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefit plan. For more information visit our website at: www.terusconstruction.ca.

Please send your resume stating position to the Human Resources department at: hr@terusconstruction.ca or by fax at: 604 575-3691 Terus Construction Ltd. would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only applicants selected to be interviewed, will be contacted. Posting will be closing January 4th 2011.

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WHERE IN THE WORLD? — Pictured clockwise from top left: Brent and Michelle Taylor with friends and family in Cozumel, Mexico; Marg and Eric Rasmussen in Malta on a Mediterranean cruise; Connie and Jim Johnson and Ken and Judy MacGregor in Suva, Fiji. The gentleman in the centre is Jitendra Chan, a Fijian police officer; Jose and Felicitas Hidalgo of Fairmont in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with friends from Los Angeles and New Jersey. Felicitas is the 5th from the left with a yellow hat holding The Pioneer. Jose is seated in front, second from the left; Mike and Judy Peacock in Sydney, Australia in front of the Sydney Opera House.

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PioNEER oN THE ROAD

BEACH BOUND — Pictured clockwise from top left: Carol and Ward Brown near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Rod and Christine Turnbull at Manos de Amor (Hands of Love) Orphanage in Buceries, Mexico; The Rankins, Stewarts and Kolochuks from Fairmont, on a beach in Aruba; Val and Alf Riddell with their grandson, Luther, in Queensland, Australia along the Sunshine Coast; Mark and Shirley Weis, Susan Miller and Cheryl Davidson in Las Vegas after completing Zappos Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon;

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December 31, 2010

Valley Churches

FAITH

New Year, new life

By Pastor Joe Martinsen Valley Christian Assembly Though it may not look like it, spring is on its way. December 21st marked the shortest day of the year. Since then each day has had just a tiny bit more daylight hours than the day before.

The earth is preparing for the new life that spring will bring. New Year is a time of preparation for new life as well. Today we end one year and step into another. It’s “Out with the old and in with the new!”

New Year’s Eve celebrations are filled with the anticipation of a chance to start over, a fresh outlook on life or maybe just for another year. At least for a while,

our minds are full of new ideas and hope of what is to come.

We even make resolutions that express this hope; the hope that this year will be different than the last.

Better experiences are on their way. Some say better luck next year; good riddance with this year.

Well, have I got news for you. It’s not hope in the circumstances of a year that makes the year what it is; rather, it’s hope in someone. If we put our hope in circumstances, objects, wealth, etc., we’ll be disappointed because they all fade away.

The Bible says in I Timothy 6:17 to put our hope in God who richly supplies us with everything for our enjoyment. God does not fade away. He remains consistent. Our loving God has and does provide us with life and hope. Not just life now, but also for eternity.

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him would not perish but have eternal life.”

I hope that in this new year, You find new life.

Happy New Year, Folks!

Ornament Contest winner revealed The festive season has drawn to a close and as lights are taken down and decorations packed away, The Pioneer team would like to extend our thanks to everyone who entered the first annual Pioneer Ornament Contest.

At the start of December we put out a call to our readers to craft some festive creations from newspaper pages, which we hung proudly on our tree.

The lucky winner of the contest was Angela Hann, 7, from Windermere, (pictured). Angela received four free tickets to a movie of her choice courtesy of Invermere’s Toby Theatre.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, January 2nd, 10:30 a.m.: Celebration Sunday, “What It Was; What It Is And What It will Be”...

Pastor Trevor ministering. The Lord’s Supper will be served.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for Children ages 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.: Carols and Readings 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: 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium and 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyr’s 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 Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

• Relief Society, Noon.

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

Selkirk TV & Appliance • Kitchenaid • Inglis • Whirlpool • Roper

Panasonic Pioneer Cell Phones Electronics & Service Christian Books, Music & Misc.

1229-7th Ave., Invermere

250-342-6415

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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