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April 1, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 13

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 April 1, 2011

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

A backcountry development at Whitetail Lake, rejected last year by the Regional District of East Kootenay, could now go ahead if new plans are approved by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Last June, the Whitetail Lake Land Corporation requested to have a portion of its 3,789-acre property — to the east of Whitetail Lake, off Findlay Creek Road — rezoned to allow for subdivision and development.

Their plans were rejected by the Regional District board of directors, but the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure confirmed this week that they are reviewing a new application by the company for a 25lot subdivision under the Strata Property Act. If approved, the subdivision would allow the lots to be developed for any of the 19 permitted uses under the current land zoning, including single family dwellings, guest cabins, a ranch or a rural retreat.

The application will now be reviewed by other agencies and stakeholders such as the Regional District and the Ministries of Environment, Lands, Forests and0 Health. Their feedback will be considered along with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s assessment of the application.

“The Provincial Approving Officer then reviews the application to determine whether it is in compliance with applicable legislation and that public interest(s) have been considered, in order to approve the subdivision,” Jeff Knight of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said.

The Approving Officer is who will make the final decision on the Whitetail Lake Land Corporation’s application. They will consider whether there is the infrastructure to support development, including road access, safe drinkable water and an area for septic disposal.

The application must also meet with provincial statutes, regulations and the Regional District bylaws for zoning and subdivision.

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rural cabin rental business at the lake’s north end, has spoken out against the potential development.

“Don’t think I’ve never been called a hypocrite,” Mr. Dubois said. “Our property is commercial, but we’ve chosen not to do this [large-scale development] with it. I have two small cabins there ... We have to retain some of backcountry.”

Mr. Dubois is worried about the impact on the winter habitat for elk, potential damage to the lake ecosystem, increased traffic flow to the area and the cost to taxpayers to maintain any infrastructure built.

The Whitetail Lake Land Corporation declined to comment until the application outcome is known.

A timeline is not available for the Ministry’s decision, as the length of the review process varies with each application. The public can provide written comments to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at any stage of the process.

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Valley NEWS

Algae slowly tinting Lake Windermere Pink

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff With a busy tourism season just around the corner, a rare algae developing in Lake Windermere’s waters is raising concern from local business owners and the District of Invermere. As winter ice melts from the lake surface and more light reaches the depths below, the algae — believed to have begun growing late last summer — are blooming, releasing a light pink colour into the lake’s waters.

The rose-tinted algae were first noticed earlier this month near the Athalmer bridge where the majority of early-season open water occurs. Environmental consultant Heather Leschied, who headed the Lake Windermere Project water stewardship program, has since been monitoring the algae closely.

Ms. Leschied said the algae, technically named Roseus Rhodophyta, most likely originated in Peru and was transported via wind currents to Lake Windermere.

“The stronger southern oscillation and colder Pacific Ocean currents associated with a La Nina year are driving the algae closer to the surface, where it is then released into the atmosphere,” she said. “As far as we understand, Lake Windermere is the only lake to be experiencing this phenomenon. It is likely due to the shallow nature of the lake, our relative proximity to the Pacific Ocean, and the north-south direction of our valley.”

The algae pigment remains dormant in seawater, but when it is released into freshwater ecosystems it turns the water pink, Ms. Leschied explained.

“As the lake temperature increases during the summer months, the algae could flourish, potentially reaching as much as 9.5 M.R.Q [Maximum Roseus Quotient) in late August. In simple terms, this will result in a bright pink colour, visible from the height of land surrounding the lake.”

The algae pose no health risks other than causing a

slight pink discolouration to skin and hair that comes in contact with the water.

Lake-dwelling wildlife could also experience slight tinting but no serious health risks, Ms. Leschied said, advising people to watch for white trumpeter swans, who are beginning to migrate and whose light colour will make them more prone to tinting.

The developing colour change in the lake has alarmed business owners in the valley who are concerned with how the pink-hued waters could affect summer business, which centres largely on visitors attracted by the lake.

“There is a tremendous risk of losing tourism dollars,” said Susan Smith, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. “With our local economy having taken some big hits this past year, these are dollars that none of the local businesses can afford to lose.”

A strong marketing campaign to educate locals and visitors is the key to successfully handling the algae-induced change, Ms. Smith said.

“A significant amount of money will have to be spent by the District of Invermere and the Regional District East Kootenay on an education and marketing campaign. Done right, a well-executed campaign could get the Columbia Valley some national and international media recognition and ultimately attract new visitors.”

The Chamber is setting an example for other business by donning pink uniforms in the Visitor Centre this summer and running a special course to train staff on how to discuss the pink lake with visitors.

“Since there isn’t any danger or potential health issues that can be caused by the algae, I would like to see our business owners get creative and have fun with the pink concept. Our Board of Directors has agreed to hold a contest for businesses that come up with the most creative and effective promotion around a pink Lake Windermere. The first-place winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize,” Ms. Smith said.

THINK PINK — A developing algae in Lake Windermere is slowly turning the waters a light pink colour, as pictured here in the shallower, warmer water near Athalmer bridge.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom The algae bloom is cause for concern for the District of Invermere, which is worried the phenomenon could end up being costly to the town, Mayor Gerry Taft said.

“We decided at a recent in-camera meeting to allocate emergency reserve funds to speed up plans to invest in and improve public showering facilities at Kinsmen Beach, and are hoping B.C. Parks follow suit at James Chabot Park.”

The algae could also pose a problem with water conservation, Mayor Taft added.

“The extra water being used to wash the colour from people and boats is going to hamper attempts to conserve water. This could especially be a problem if we have a long, hot summer with water restrictions.”

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• On March 22nd, at 8 a.m., the detachment received a report of the theft of a 1999 beige GMC Sonoma from the 1300 block of 11th Avenue, Invermere.

The vehicle was later recovered in Golden.

• On March 22nd, as a result of a driving complaint in Radium, a 24-year-old was charged with driving without due care and attention, backing when unsafe, driving without a driver’s licence and driving while disqualified.

• On March 23rd, Columbia Valley police charged a 24-year-old man from Invermere for cocaine possession and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

• On March 24th, officers received a complaint of theft of around $6,000 in money orders from the Canada Post office in Windermere. An investigation is ongoing.

• On March 24th, the detachment received a complaint of a shed broken into from a seasonal home in the 600 block of Lakeview Road, Invermere. It is unknown at this time if anything was stolen.

• On March 25th, at 11:50 p.m., the RCMP received a complaint of a disturbance at the Invermere and District Hospital. An injured man, highly intoxicated, was picked up by a passing motorist and dropped off at the hospital.

The 28-year-old had facial injuries that appeared to be the result of a fall. He became uncooperative and displayed signs of violence. The man was arrested for causing a disturbance and being drunk in public. He was lodged in cells and released without charge in the morning.

• On March 25th, at 7:20 p.m., police were called to a complaint of a gunshot heard on Government Street, Windermere. Upon arrival police found a man in a vehicle with a self-inflicted wound to his left shoulder. A shotgun was found near the 52-year-old. He was treated at the Invermere hospital, moved to Cranbrook and later airlifted to Calgary by STARS. No further information has been received on the extent of the injuries.

• On March 25th, at 8:20 p.m., the detachment re-

ceived a complaint of theft of a red, 2006 Yamaha YFM 450 Quad from a shed in the 4000 block of Teal Road, Dutch Creek. Contact the detachment with information.

• On March 27th, at 2:40 a.m., RCMP responded to a complaint of an assault at the Best Western hotel in Invermere. Two women from Vernon were assaulted by an unknown woman. No serious injuries were sustained.

Police are investigating.

Strategic planning One thing about the RCMP is we have a plan for everything. I am often asked to look into the future and see what our needs will be down the road — strategic planning. As a result I tend to do this with my personal life.

I know what I want in the future and develop a strategy for making it happen. You men should be paying me for some of these free lessons.

Case in point. My wife came to me with a brochure advertising a Ford Escape and suggested that it might be time to buy a new car for her. That’s great for me, thinking strategically that in the near future I want a new truck to haul around my new Lund fishing boat. So, as we are discussing this opportunity for her car, my answer of course is, “Yes, anything you want.”

She decides she would like a Sirius radio included.

Agreed — that will get me my cow catcher for the front hood. She would like hands-free phone capability. Yes — that should get me the cargo liner for the truck. She would like a remote starter due to the cold and the heat in the summer. Of course — HUGE score there, good for a pretty hefty winch. She likes the automatic four wheel drive option. You bet — that covers my 4X4. Bev likes the option of the steering wheel radio-volume control. That should cover my ham or VHS radio.

Everything is “yes dear,” “you bet honey,” “you deserve it,” “nothing but the best.” Strategically now, how can she say no to my wants and needs for my truck and boat down the road? Note: Another month and I’m off the probationary period for the speeding ticket and I can go back to the Pro Bass Store.

. . . ‘Algae tinting Lake Windermere pink’ continued from Page 3 Mayor Taft stressed that overall, although the change may seem startling and lake users may need to towel-off a bit more vigorously, the district expects bustling beaches once again this summer.

Penny Powers and Max Fanderl, owners of Columbia River Outfitters in Athalmer, agree, predicting that the change will take some getting used to, but that it will ultimately boost tourism numbers.

“We are getting quite excited about this new phenomena that has hit our lake. It is quite extraordinary. We will be offering Pink Tours this season.

It is a great way to advertise for us and there are so many fun things we can do with it,” Ms. Powers said.

The couple’s only concern is the amount of scrubbing they will have to do to keep their kayaks and canoes their original colours.

The Columbia Valley RCMP, who regularly run boat patrols on the lake, are foreseeing the same problem and have already arranged for the Athalmer car wash to handle the police boat after each patrol.

Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac and his team are preparing to handle complaints from angry boaters whose expensive crafts will be tinted pink.

“We will advise complainants that no action can be taken and that they should expect no long-term damage to their boats. Business as usual,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac said.

In the end, no amount of discussion will alter the fact that the lake colour is changing, Ms. Smith said, adding that it’s now up to the people of the Columbia Valley to embrace the change and make a potentially negative situation attractive and marketable.

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Radium couple tell harrowing tale of Japan quake

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A married couple from Radium feel lucky to be alive after their Tokyo hotel was hit by the 9.0-magnitude earthquake in Japan on March 11th, just hours before they were due to leave the country.

Balbir and Inderjit Minhas were on a stopover in Tokyo following a seven-week trip to India. They were preparing to check out of their hotel and head to Narita Airport when the massive quake hit at 2:45 p.m., violently rocking the building and throwing Mr. Minhas to the floor.

“My wife was pulling socks onto her feet and I was standing when the quake hit,” Mr. Minhas recounted.

“The force knocked me to the ground. I was scared, she was scared — it happened so fast all we could do was lay down beside the bed until the shaking stopped.”

With the room pitching from side to side, the Minhases lay together beside the bed listening to the creaks and grinding from the building. When the shaking stopped they jumped to their feet joined the crowds thronging through the hallways and down the stairs.

Outside of their soundproofed room the couple could suddenly hear shouting from people on the streets as they made their way outside. A crowd of about 200 people gathered in the parking lot, gazing around to look for damage.

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“Lots of people ran to us to see if we needed help,” Mr. Minhas said. “Everybody was very scared, but there was no damage to the hotel, not even broken windows.”

After a short wait, the crowd of hotel guests and employees decided to head for the lobby, but they were soon sent running for the doors once more when a strong aftershock hit, minutes after 3 p.m. The aftershocks continued throughout the afternoon and into the night.

With the phone lines down and no flights leaving Tokyo airport, the couple had no way of contacting their friends and family in India and Canada to let them know they were safe. They managed to regain their hotel room and tried to settle down for the night, but the constant aftershocks kept jolting them awake.

At about 4 a.m., the phone beside their bed rang and Mr. Minhas heard the familiar voice of his sister, Raj Janjua, calling him from Canada. After reassuring her that they were unharmed, they tried to get back to sleep.

Following a tumultuous night Mr. Minhas made his way to the airport early on Saturday to find a flight home.

“I found out 13,000 people had spent the night at the airport,” Mr. Minhas told us. “They did a very good job; nearly everybody had blankets, sleeping bags and some water and food.”

After getting put on the waiting list for flights, Mr. Minhas and his wife were lucky to secure seats on a 10:30 p.m. flight to Vancouver. A local telephone company al-

ORDEAL — Balbir and Inderjit Minhas of Radium Hot Springs were travelling back from India when they were caught in the Japan earthquake on March 11th during a stopover in Tokyo.

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“When we got back I saw my grandaughter, Simran, at the airport, even though she didn’t really understand it all she came running towards us saying ‘I’m so glad you got back’,” Mr. Minhas said. “We feel lucky that we’re still alive and made it home.”

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Wind beneath Weir’s wings In this image from the 1940s, Ian Weir poses next to a prop driven biplane. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cvpioneer.com.

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The election is going to happen, whether you think the $300 million process is a waste of time and money or not. Now that an election is guaranteed, we’d all better put our opinions on the expensive ballots and be sure to cast a vote.

Voting apathy is an unfortunate ailment, and one I’ve suffered from myself. I’m ashamed to say I didn’t exercise my right to vote until three years after I turned the magical age of 18.

Overall, total voter turnout dropped by 5 per cent during the last Canadian election in 2008 to the lowest number of voters ever recorded for Canada, despite a growing population.

If only as many people would vote for politics as those who vote for the popular singing reality show, American Idol, and its counterpart on our side of the border, Canadian Idol.

The Canadian population is just a little more than 34 million. The total number of votes during the last election was a few hundred thousand short of 14 million.

The number of votes cast during the very first season of Canadian Idol in 2006 was more than 38 million — a number that has only grown since.

Maybe the electoral process should spice things up a little and take a cue or two from the Idol phenomenon.

Instead of Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Stephen Tyler, sign up Gordon Lightfoot, Bryan Adams, and Céline Dion to host election coverage. Throw in some strobe lights and a catchy jingle, slap the candidates in leather vests and dangling jewelry, and away we go. The candidates could all live together in a mansion, walk the red carpet, and rub shoulders with host Ben Mulroney.

Bright lights, big city ­— here comes the election!

So come on fellow Canadians, if you can muster enough interest to vote for screechy pop wannabees, surely we can mobilize enough voters to make this the best voter turnout in a long time.

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Thanks for help during difficult times Dear Editor: I would love to say thank you for all the support we have received from residents of the Columbia Valley for our Japan earthquake relief fundraising.

We were able to raise about $6,000 in one week.

The money was donated to the Canadian Red Cross.

There are lots of residents with warm and thoughtful hearts. I am very pleased to be living in this town

and to have the chance to feel unlimited kindness.

The fundraising is still continuing. There are 10 collecting boxes at Black Star Studios, Oriental Palace, Candyland, Gerry’s Gelati, Peppi’s Pizza, Fubuki Sushi, AG Valley Foods, Inside Edge, Interior world, and Home Hardware. Thanks again.

Haru Watanabe Invermere

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LETTERS

Modified fish bring troubled waters Dear Editor: A few of us have reviewed the stocking lists for 31 lakes from Parsons to the White River and to our surprise found the Provincial government has allowed the Fisheries Society to stock predominately triploid (genetically modified) fish.

Over 320,000 triploids were placed in the lakes with another 69,000 planned for this year. They are touted as sterile fish to help out our wild stocks — recent research indicates differently.

Just as farmed fish escape, triploids in lakes do the same. Of the 31 lakes reviewed, 21 have outlets flowing into mainstream waters. These genetically modified fish are now able to enter our stream populations, competing for the same food and space as our wild stocks.

Growing larger more quickly they consume more food, taking away from the resident population. Present research shows wild fish are experiencing new stresses with global warming, through warmer waters and changes within their habitat. In order to adapt they need time, and where triploids have escaped into these environments, wild stocks are further stressed.

In our area two species of fish, the Westslope Cutthroat and the Bull Trout, are both blue-listed species (international endangered species rating), and a concern due to their numbers.

“Ah so what, our redneck trout can hold their own”! Remember we have been told that triploids are sterile fish – well guess what, they’re not. The process-

es used to create triploids have a 98 per cent success rate, leaving 2 per cent able to breed. And no one is checking every triploid for sterility. So over the past five years 6,500 genetically modified fish capable of mating have mixed with our wild stocks, including the blue listed ones. But are more fish good?

Researchers at Purdue University in the USA have come up with startling information. While the triploiding of fish makes them larger and thus more attractive in a reproducing population, their offspring were less likely to survive.

Knowing this the Purdue team, using a computer modeling program, took a 60,000 wild fish population and placed 60 triploid fish capable of breeding into the population. They found that within 40 generations both the triploid cross and wild populations went extinct.

The researchers stated in their report, “A population invaded by a few genetically modified individuals would be more and more transgenic [capable of transferring a gene], and as it did the population would get smaller and smaller.”

The sad point is the entire stocking program for the rest of B.C. fresh waters is the same as ours and biologists are too busy to talk! If you are alarmed and want to share your thoughts here are a couple of names: B.C. Minister of Environment: Hon. Terry Lake, env.minister@gov.bc.ca Fisheries & Oceans Canada: Hon. Gail Shea, min@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Richard Hoar Invermere

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Dear Editor: We are very disappointed to learn that a decision has been made to remove the Radium Hot Springs Lodge.

If this decision is final, then the next issue is the method of removal. In the past we have witnessed federally owned buildings demolished (destroyed) by heavy equipment, without regard for substantial salvage value.

The procedure involves the total destruction of all building materials then hauling it all by truck to the landfill. The cost at the landfill is huge, as is the cost for hauling.

o n s a l e o n ly u n t i l a p r i l 3 0 t h .

Instead we believe the building should be dismantled by a qualified contractor and the cost recovered by the sale of the recycled lumber, plywood, doors, windows, etc.

Typically, these materials are sold for about 50 per cent of the cost of new.

Many people would love to have access to these reusable building supplies.

Our hope is that park management will recognize and acknowledge their responsibility to us the taxpayers and to our environment. Do the green thing.

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After attending the opening at the museum highlighting B.C. Parks centennial, I was really irate about the pathetic lack of funding that the government is contributing to this celebration.

Our local museum did its best to cobble together a display for the event, but the envelope with a few pins, stickers and fridge magnets provided by B.C. Parks was ridiculous.

According to the B.C. Parks handout (a pitiful two-page front-and-back affair), one of the featured items this year is a B.C. Parks 100 Passport that families can use to travel around the province and discover our park heritage. Yet there is absolutely nothing available concerning this program on the B.C. Parks 100 website.

It is symbolic of what has been happening to our provincial park system over the past decade. After creating more parks than any other jurisdiction in North

America, we are doing next to nothing to protect or interpret them. There are only 10 full-time park rangers in the entire system, and B.C. and Mississippi are the only jurisdictions in North America without park interpretive programs!

Over the past 40 years, I have worked with B.C. Parks personnel to describe the hiking opportunities available in Mount Robson and Mount Assiniboine Parks, and I have been amazed at what they can accomplish with so few resources. But I have also witnessed the steady erosion in services and official presence in both of these showpiece reserves as well as other parks around the province.

Nothing promotes this province and its natural beauty like our provincial parks, and yet they have been virtually abandoned by the government. Super Natural British Columbia my foot!

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Five hopefuls compete for Kootenay-Columbia riding going on 18 years, so there are some large shoes to fill, but I believe I am the candidate to do so.”

Mr. Wilks wasted no time in hitting the campaign trail in Cranbrook, Kimberley and Fort

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

A third, fourth and fifth candidate have added their names to the race for the Kootenay-Columbia seat in the upBetty Aitchison Brent Bush William Green Mark Shmigelsky David Wilks coming federal Stephen Harper’s Conservative government was Steele last weekend. election on May 2nd.

His key focuses during the campaign are building

By March 25th, just two candidates had announced toppled on March 25th with a no-confidence vote after their intention to run: former Invermere mayor and New being found in contempt of Parliament, prompting the the country’s economy, tough crime legislation and support for Canada’s military. Locally he will focus on the Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Mark Shmigelsky, fourth general election in seven years for Canada.

Kootenay-Columbia has been under the leadership Columbia River Treaty and its potential continuation, and newly-elected Conservative candidate, David Wilks.

Long-time Liberal supporter, Betty Aitchison and of the Conservatives — in various incarnations — since renegotiation or termination in 2014.

A familiar face for Mr. Wilks in the race for an MP independent Brent Bush, both of Kimberley, have since the electoral district was formed in 1997.

When Jim Abbot, the local member of parliament seat will be Invermere’s former mayor Mark Shmigelsky, announced their intent to compete for the local seat, with the Green Party’s William Green also declaring that for almost 18 years, announced his retirement in Febru- with whom he served for six years on the Regional Disary, the doors opened for a new MP and new political trict of East Kootenay board of directors. he would be vying for the spot.

“Dave and I have a history obviously, going back to “It’s great for the riding that there are five candi- party to take over the riding.

“It’ll certainly be interesting and we’re only just be- Jumbo resort, so I look forward to seeing him on the dates. The riding will definitely become far more politicized and better informed on politics than if you have ginning,” said Mr. Wilks, who became Mr. Abbot’s suc- campaign trail” Mr. Shmigelsky said. a one-man band,” said Betty Aitchison, who is running cessor when chosen as the Conservative candidate on March 20th. “Jim has served his constituency well for 17, Story continued on Page 29 . . . again after a fourth-place finish in the 2008 election.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

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CD RELEASE

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Out & About Vancouver-based jazz singer Jaclyn Guillou will be making a stop in Invermere during her Western Canada tour. The vocalist will be singing alongside her four-piece band at Strand’s Old House Restaurant on Friday, April 8th. Tickets are $10. Reservations recommended.

Art From the Heart: Part 7 ART SHOW What does ART mean to you?

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

Movie Review: Black Swan Reviewed by Kate Irwin When a film is much-praised and its lead actress is on the way to picking up every award worth having, it can be difficult to set your expectations aside and watch with a fresh set of eyes.

No matter how fantastic the cinematography, how many pounds Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis lost to leave them looking fragile enough to shatter, and no matter how many millions of dollar are poured in, reality doesn’t always equal the richness of human imagination.

Although it suffers a little from too much hype, Black Swan has enough clout to win over the vast majority of viewers by the time the end credits roll.

The psychological thriller is centred around the highpressure, competitive world of ballet, which demands nothing short of perfection. Perfection happens to be

what Nina Sayers (Portman), a rising star on the New York ballet scene, is chasing. When company director Thomas (Vincent Cassel) ousts his prima ballerina (Winona Ryder), casting Nina as the lead in his revamped production of Swan Lake, the pressure begins to build.

Nina is ideal for half of the role, embodying the pure, virginal White Swan perfectly: but Thomas encourages her to explore her sultry side for the seductive and wild Black Swan, a role that seems custom-made for the company’s newest recruit, free-spirited Lily (Kunis).

Nina’s struggle to release her seductive side, while warding off the threat of Lily stealing her crown, begins to fracture the already-fragile psyche of the young girl.

Desperate to please, the harder Thomas pushes, the more she spirals out of control.

For a film allegedly about ballet, Black Swan is well stocked with sex, drugs, violence, hallucinations, cat

fights and some girl-on-girl action. Reality and imagination blur into one throughout the film, leaving the viewer — and Nina — wondering what is real and what isn’t.

Overall this film was captivating, full of twists and turns and beautifully shot, but I must confess — I wasn’t totally won over by Natalie Portman’s performance.

She stumbles dazedly through the first half of the film with the same scared expression on her face, finally showing off her acting chops as the film tumbles headlong towards the ending. By the climax, you’re kind of wishing that Nina would just break down and get it over and done with.

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• 6:30 p.m.: Annual General Meeting for Columbia Valley Search and Rescue at Ray Ray’s Beach Pub. $15 for annual membership. Members please R.S.V.P. to cfnomad@yahoo.com.

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

Tuesday, April 5th: • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: ART from the Heart: Part 7 Art Show starts. Featuring local school students at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Runs until April 24th.

For info: 250-342-4423.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Pynelogs Cafe opens for the season. For info: 250-342-4423.

• 7 p.m.: Invermere Camera Club meeting. Contact Tanya for info: tanyadeleeuw65@gmail.com.

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Toby Theatre • April 1st - April 2nd: Theatre is CLOSED. • April 6th - 9th, 7:30 p.m.: Gnomeo and Juliet.

• April 13th - 16th, 7:30 p.m.: Just Go With It.

Wednesday, April 6th:

Friday, April 1st: • 10:30 a.m.: Specially themed drop-in story time at the Invermere Public Library. For info: invermere. bclibrary.ca.

• 6:30 p.m.: Mystery Night Jest for Fun at Higher Ground Coffee House in Radium. Hosted by Radium Public Library.

• 9:30 p.m.: Shane Philip, west-coast multiinstrumentalist and one-man phenomenon performs at Ray-Rays Beach Pub. Tickets are $10. For info: 250-342-8346 or www.shanephilip.com.

Saturday, April 2nd: • 10:15 a.m.: Burton Snowboards presents the 24th Annual Easy Rider Cup at Panorama Resort. Full day with Banked Slalom, Slopestyle and Rail Jam. For info visit www.panoramaresort.com.

• 1 p.m.: The Bighorns play Calgary Broncos at the Bighorn football field in Invermere. For info: 250342-8852.

Sunday, April 3rd: • 11 a.m.: 24th Annual Easy Rider Cup presented by Burton Snowboards continues at Panorama Resort.

For info visit www.panoramaresort.com.

Monday, April 4th: • Registration starts for Wings Over the Rockies Festival. Call 250-342-2473 or visit www.

• Running clinics start with Columbia Valley Life Sports. For info: 250-342-8737.

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Open House at Sonshine Children’s Centre. Accepting registrations for September 2011 preschool. Call 250-341-6224. For info: sonshine@ cyberlink.bc.ca.

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

• 7:30 p.m.: Windermere Valley Rural Range Resource Patrol Annual General Meeting. For info: 250-341-5362.

•Thursday, • April 7th: • Nordic Pole Walking clinic, Thursdays or Sundays, starts with Columbia Valley Life Sports. For info: 250-342-8737.

• Local Band The Halfsacks release their 2nd CD at Bud’s. No cover. For info: 250-341-1426 or visit www.thehalfsacks.ca.

• 7 p.m.: Adult Slo-Pitch Invermere League Annual Meeting at the College of the Rockies. For info call Darla at 250-342-2808 or email: invermereslopitch@ gmail.com.

Friday, April 8th: • 7 p.m.: Jaclyn Guillou, jazz vocalist with a 4 piece band performs at Strand’s Old House Restaurant. $10, reservations recommended. 250-342-6344.

Saturday, April 9th: • All Day Dance Workshop at the Invermere

Legion presented by The Dance Tree. For info and registration: 250-342-0241 or 250-342-3371.

• 6:30 p.m.: Brisco Riding Club Annual Chili Dinner at the Brisco Hall. $25 per family or $8 single.

• 7:00 p.m.: The Friends of Kootenay National Park Annual General Meeting at The Prestige Inn, Radium.

• 7:30 p.m.: Ancient Pictographs presented by Brad Himour. Part of Wild Voices Speakers Series sponsored by The Friends of Kootenay at Prestige Inn, Radium Hot Springs. Admission by donation.

• 8 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School Stage Band presents the 28th Annual Big Band Dance at Invermere Community Hall. Cocktails at 7:30 p.m. $25 per person. For info: greg.constable@sd6. bc.ca.

Sunday, April 10th: • 9 - 11 a.m.: Drop off gear at the 4th Annual Bike and Gear swap at the Invermere Community Centre.

Hosted by the Columbia Valley Cycling Society.

Bike and gear sale from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For info: 250-341-6080.

Monday, April 11th: • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.: Parents Reading Children Succeeding, free for parents and toddlers at Eileen Madson Elementary School. For info or preregistration: 250-342-7668 or achruszcz@cbal.org.

• Free adult creative writing course Writing Out Loud taught by Sharon Wass. For info or pre-registration: 250-342-7688 or achruszcz@cbal.org.

Tuesday, April 12th: • Pilates for Golf classes start with Pilates Pursuits.

For info: 250-342-6600.

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest final film of the season at Pynelog’s Cultural Centre, Lovers in a Dangerous Time. Movie was filmed in Creston. For info: 250-342-7071.

Wednesday, April 13th: • 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Opening Night artist event for Art from the Heart Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info: 250-342-4423.

• The 2011 Business Excellence Awards presented at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For info and tickets: 250-342-2844.

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Valley author finds success with self-publishing

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

“Under His Wings” Ladies Night Out with guest speaker

Ruth Furseth Retired International Worker to China

Monday, April 18th at 7:15 p.m.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere Enjoy singing, a special feature, food, fellowship and inspiration.

Tickets are $8 each. Call Edna at 250-347-7750 for more information.

Writing a book can be an arduous process, and getting one published even more so. Over the past few years, there has been a handful of local authors opting to buck the trend of waiting for a publisher, and instead taking the publishing process into their own hands.

One such author is Brandon Csokonay, who lives in Spur Valley. Mr. Csokonay recently self-published his first book, F**k Guilt, a straight-shooting, honest, and original creation that investigates a wide range of topics, including altruism, appearance, money, and sex.

The explicitly-titled book is the result of more than a year of blood, sweat, and ink. Mr. Csokonay began writing down ideas after chatting with friends and realizing they were experiencing life epiphanies similar to his own.

Having enjoyed writing since a young age, putting his thoughts to paper was a natural progression.

Soon the pages began to stack up, and Mr. Csokonay decided to take his creation a step further by researching different publishing methods. After finding a company that allowed him to retain the rights to his writing and

easily sell it online, he designed the book’s jacket cover and its pages, and sent it off to be published. Fast forward a few weeks, and he was popping champagne next to a box of 200 glossy books.

Self-publishing gave Mr. Csokonay the freedom to write exactly what he wanted in his book, which he classifies as an introspective self-help book.

The pages of his book have space for readers to make notes and explore their reactions to Mr. Csokany’s ideas, which results in a direct conversation with the reader — just what he was aiming for. The same reasoning was behind his decision to leave swear words throughout the book, he said.

“There’s a bit of shock value, but it makes it very real.

There’s something exciting about hearing someone talking to you in a very real way, like they would in conversation.”

Mr. Csokonay, who has plans to print more copies of his book, said self-publishing is something that worked well for him, but should be well-researched.

“You have to sit down and figure out what you really want out of the process,” he said.

Email luxor347@hotmail.com for more info or to order a copy of his new book.

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LOCAL TUNES — Valley musicians Scott Ivers, Jon Howse, Chris Howse, Peter Harding (pictured, left to right) are releasing their second CD, ‘This Matter is Closed’.

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Halfsacks rock out on new CD

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The Halfsacks proved their musical prowess with their first CD ‘Take Me Drunk, I’m Home,’ and now they’ve improved upon their initial creation with a new release, ‘This Matter is now Closed’.

Scott Ivers, Peter Harding, and brothers Jon and Chris Howse make up the folk-rocking quad of musicians that form The Halfsacks. The quartet of entertainers started as friends, knowing one another for as many as 25 years, and along the way shaped the band.

They perform between 25-50 shows each year, and will be doing so at Bud’s Bar and Lounge on Thursday, April 7th to celebrate the recent release of their latest CD. The Halfsacks practise in their basements and garages to hone their musical talent, but their favourite aspect of being a band is performing live, shedding their businessmen/father/husband personas when their instruments fall into their hands and they step onto the stage.

“The energy is just fantastic,” said band member Scott Ivers. “Especially when the crowd is enjoying it.

We enjoy it more, and makes us want to play better. The energy just rolls. We’re putting it out there and the audi-

ence is giving it right back.”

The band recorded ‘This Matter is now Closed’ in the living room of Peter’s home in Crawford Bay. They opted to record live-off-the-floor style, playing as though they were performing live, whereas their first CD was recorded instrument by instrument.

“We were able to make the second one stronger and more energetic,” Scott said. “That made a big difference to how we feel about the album and the overall sound of it.”

The Halfsacks’ album pairs drums, guitar, mandolin, rhythm guitar, and bass with vocals for a mix that Scott describes as “energetic, fun, and multi-genre.”

Watch for a guest appearance on the album by former Fairmont resident and music devotee Steve Laurendeau.

In keeping with the spirit of the local music scene, The Halfsack’s April 7th performance will have no cover charge.

The performance will begin at about 8:30 p.m., with both CDs for sale throughout the show.

Scott promises an entertaining show for all, with tunes that range from “crying-in-your-beer country to alternative rock, and even a little bit of reggae thrown in for good measure.”

Kindergarten Registration Eligibility - Age Children whose fifth birthday occurs on or before December 31, 2011 are eligible to enter Kindergarten in September 2011. For registration, please bring your child, as well as your child’s Birth Certificate, Care card, and custody papers (if applicable). If you have questions regarding which school your child should attend, please call the School Board Office at 342-9243, ext. 4404.

Please phone your child’s school for an appointment time.

Eileen Madson Primary: 250-342-9315 Appointments will be scheduled for Wednesday, April 6 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Windermere Elementary: 250-342-6640 Appointments will be scheduled for Thursday, April 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Martin Morigeau Elementary: 250-349-5665 Registration & Orientation will take place Wednesday, April 13 Please call for an appointment time for 9:00 or 10:15 a.m.

Edgewater Elementary: 347-9543 Registration will take place Thursday, April 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

LEARNING@HOME PROGRAM: If you are interested in finding out more about the Learning@Home Program and/or wish to register for this program, please phone either Becky Blakley at (250) 347-6379 or e-mail Becky.blakley@sd6.bc.ca or Ed Main at (250) 427-5308 or e-mail Ed.main@sd6.bc.ca

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No experience required. Explore your creative side.

Starting the week of April 11th and continuing for 10 weeks One evening a week from 6:30-8:30 pm in Invermere.

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Artist: Trenton Rother, Grade 7, J.A. Laird

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Annual General Meeting

Monday, April 4th – 6:30 p.m.

Ray Ray’s Beach Pub

• Election of Directors • Annual Reports Members please RSVP to cfnomad@yahoo.com

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NEW FIRE PREVENTION BYLAW BEING CONSIDERED The District of Invermere is considering a new and improved Fire Prevention Bylaw.

Some of the new highlights are: • All outdoor burning will require the approval of the Fire Department; • Newly installed wood burning appliance must comply with the CSA Emission standards; • Homeowners will be responsible for smoke alarm maintenance and installation; • Fireworks cannot be sold or used within the boundaries of Invermere from May 1st to November 1st of each year if there is a fire ban in place; • All homes require clearly placed house numbers to improve response from emergency services.

For a copy of this bylaw or for more information please contact the District of Invermere office.

Players rally for roller derby

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff A group of women interested in the rough rolling sport of roller derby are hoping to garner enough interest to start a local team of female skaters.

The popular sport involves costume-sporting women embodying an alter-ego and skating around a flat oval on quad skates, trying to block the other team from getting key players past them, while simultaneously trying to sneak their own players past the other team’s block. Throw in a little shoving, clotheslining, and shoulder-hitting, and you have roller derby.

Chris Corey, who used to coach roller derby in Buffalo, New York, and describes the sport as “football on wheels”, is hoping to put a local team together to skate at the curling rink this spring and summer. The team would practice 2-3 times per week and play already established teams from Cranbrook and the East Kootenays. Although those interested don’t need be an experienced skater to join, they do need to be 19 years of age or older.

Any women interested in creating a roller derby team are invited to attend a meeting at Rocky River Grill on Sunday, April 10th at 7 p.m. for further information.

Annual bike and gear swap approaching Members of The Columbia Valley Cycling Society are readying their spoke wrenches in preparation for the 4th annual Bike and Gear Swap on Sunday, April 10th.

The non-profit society holds the sale as a partial fundraiser to help the club provide new bike trails.

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BUILDING INCENTIVE REBATE Are you considering a renovation, or building a new home?

Do you want to reduce your water bill or environmental footprint? If you do, the District of Invermere has a program for you!

Our new builder’s incentive program will provide rebates to homeowners who comply with the following: INCENTIVE Design of Single Family Home to Energuide 80 Certification or greater Solar Hot Water Ready Home Solar Hot Water System Installed Toilet Replacement Program Wood Stove Exchange Visitable Residential Accessibility

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Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

ROCK AND ROLL — Invermere roller girl Shannon McCarroll, known as Atomic Bombshell at the rink, says the best part of roller derby is embracing the alter-ego you choose. Photo by Kelsey Verboom

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It’s an opportunity to rid your shed of bike gear you no longer need, and maybe pick up a few new pieces.

Bring your bike to the Invermere community hall between 9 a.m. and 11a.m., where a bike mechanic will be on-site to inspect and adjust it.

The sale runs from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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INVERMERE LEAGUE General Meeting Thursday, April 7th • 7:00 p.m.

Freestyling Skiers and snowboarders filled Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s ski hill on Saturday, March 26th, for Spring Shakedown 2, a freestyle and ski/boardercross contest.

Top left, James Rymer grinds a rail during the slopestyle contest. Bottom left, Nate McGrath jumps the barrel on the lower half of the slopestyle course. Above, Sam Tomechuk starts strong with a nosegrab off the first jump.

For a full gallery of photographs from the afternoon slopestyle contest stop by our website: www.columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Photos by Kate Irwin

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

PLEASE DON’T FEED THE ANIMALS Are deer or wildlife a problem in your neighbourhood?

Does your neighbour feed or attract wildlife?

You may want to share the following The District of Invermere is considering a bylaw to prohibit the feeding of deer and control of wildlife attractants within the municipality.

Attractants are not limited to food products, pet food, feed, compost, grain, salt or any substance that attracts wildlife.

The bylaw will prohibit anyone from providing deer with food or food sources. Please ensure birdfeeders are not accessible by deer and fruit is picked from the trees when ripe.

In order to stop wildlife from accessing garbage, you will be required to place your garbage in the following: • A building that is not accessible to wildlife; • A wildlife resistant container; • A wildlife resistant enclosure; or • Deposited at an appropriate disposal site.

Garbage and recycling cannot be placed for curbside pick-up prior to 8:00 am on the day of the scheduled pick up.

The District may issue fines for a contravention of the bylaw.

For a copy of this bylaw or for more information please contact the District of Invermere office.

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April 1, 2011

YOUR MONEY

Assess your investment knowledge How much do you know about investing? Use this quiz to find out!

With each of the following true-or-false questions, there is also an explanation of the answer to help you understand more about managing your money.

Stocks, bonds and cash — most investors need all three

and determine whether the investment you’re considering fits with your personal risk tolerance. Always remember: your goal should be to protect your wealth as much as build your wealth.

Don’t let your emotions derail your long-term financial future. Understand your limit for risk, select quality investments, and determine solid buy and sell criteria that you can stick to no matter what the market is doing.

I’m retired — stocks are simply too risky for my portfolio

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How much of each depends on your personal circumstances — your age, your tolerance for risk, your personal financial goals, etc.

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You don’t have to be a financial genius to be a successful investor

True. In fact, taking on too much risk is probably True — what you need is discipline. the most serious error most investors make.

The smartest investment ideas aren’t worth much if Instead of thinking about risk after your investment you don’t have the discipline to stick with them when has dropped 25 per cent in value, think about risk first, volatility strikes.

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When it comes to investing, professional advice is key.

It’s true. Even the most successful investors recognize the value of professional advice.

By working with a professional financial advisor, you can keep your portfolio strong and healthy, in all kinds of market conditions.

Our office will proudly donate a minimum of $100 or 10% of your annual premium to a youth organization of your choice when you purchase a life or critical illness insurance contract from any of our 15 insurance providers.

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April 1, 2011

Invermere Business Committee rallies during tough economy Submitted by the Invermere Business Committee With the current economic environment still looking grim, local businesses are organizing to actively revitalize our local economy.

Over the last couple of years, many businesses have realized that instead of competing with the store across the street, we need to work together to compete nationally and globally.

To achieve this, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Invermere Business Committee are organizing a meeting for Invermere businesses. The purpose of this meeting is to take the Invermere Business Committe, which has traditionally been a downtown events committee, and turn it into an effective and active committee tasked with promoting business both within

Invermere and out to the crossroads; the gateway to Invermere.

By strengthening our economy, local businesses will be able to continue providing much-needed jobs, continue to support community activities and events, and help maintain the vibrancy of our town, which are all needed to help attract new industry to the area.

This meeting is open to all businesses in the Invermere area — not just within the boundaries of Invermere — who have an interest in working together with the District of Invermere to improve and promote the business environment in Invermere.

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 5th at the Invermere Community Hall. Please come with ideas and suggestions to help make the Invermere Business Committee an effective tool for improvement.

INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT PLANNING | INSURANCE

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New Subway store opens in Fairmont

By Pioneer Staff A new branch of Subway has opened this week in the Gas Plus gas station in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Owned by Manny and Patrick Raval, who also operate the gas station and the Invermere Subway branch, the new store opened its doors on Tuesday, March 29th.

The eatery offers a range of submarine sandwiches, salads, soups, breakfast items and baked goods.

“I think everyone in Fairmont will like having a Subway branch here,” said Manny. “It’ll be beneficial to local people who can come here for fast food, people coming and going for gas can get food at the same time and visitors can enjoy a familiar place to eat.”

Manny and his family first got involved with the Subway franchise in 2005 while living in Ontario.

When the opportunity came in 2008 to move to Invermere and take over that branch, the family jumped at the chance. Since taking over the gas station in June 2010, Manny has been working on opening a Fairmont Subway branch. The store is open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

EAT FRESH — Sandwich artist Lopa Raval and coowner Patrick Raval prepare a toasted sub at the new Subway store in Fairmont.

Photo by Kate Irwin

Time… to think about investing for the future.

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April 1, 2011

New Pilates Classes Spring 2011 Pilates for Golf

. . . LETTERS continued from Page 8

Emergency services should drive with hands-free technology

Pilates Basics

Classes run for 5 weeks April 12 to May 10 Tuesday 6:15 PM $55 +HST

Classes run for 5 weeks April 14 to May 12 Thursday 6:15 PM $55 +HST

Pilates for Back Care

Please call or email for dates & details

Dear Editor:

Parkside Place (250) 342-6600 workout@pilatespursuits.com www.pilatespursuits.com Box 159, 8853 Grainger Road Canal Flats BC V0B 1B0 Phone: (250) 349-5462 • Fax (250) 349-5460 Email village@canalflats.ca

I feel compelled to respond regarding a recent Jeers in The Pioneer Cheers and Jeers column regarding the use of cell phones and the emergency services.

I don’t care how many driving safety courses there is to take or go on, (and I’ve been on a few as my time as a professional driver back in England, if carrying 144 members of the public on a public service bus is classed as professional), having a cell phone pressed against your ear while driving is a DISTRACTION. I’m sure that there are many reasons

Except Parcel 1 (see 1514461) and Plans 12479, 17833, NEP20622, NEP65964, NEP68593, NEP72381, NEP74420 & NEP77201, Big Horn Sheep Lane.

Bylaw No. 124 cited as “Village of Canal Flats – Canal Flats Official Settlement Plan Bylaw, 1981 – Amendment Bylaw No. 124, 2011 (BW Hiebert Developments)” will change the land use designation of a portion of the property from Passive Open space to Residential. (R-1)

Dear Editor:

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may, prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the Village Office in Canal Flats from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Thank you to Jessie Blakley for her letter in the March 25th edition of The Pioneer, ‘Local contractors offer quality’.

I completely agree with her. Having worked on projects in the valley where many of the subs are coming from Calgary, it is nearly impossible to get anyone back to do deficiencies.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information contact the Village of Canal Flats office.

Bylaw No. 125 cited as “Village of Canal Flats Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 125, 2011 (BW Hiebert Developments)” will rezone a portion of the property from A-2 (Rural Residential (Country) Zone to R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) and a portion of the property from A-2 (Rural Residential (Country) Zone to P-2 (Public Parks and Open Space Zone).

• • • •

Canal Flats Civic Centre 8909 Dunn Street, Canal Flats, BC Friday April 15th, 2011 @ 7pm

Brian Woodward Chief Administrative Officer

The Pioneer Triple the circulation, triple the advertising power of any other local newspaper!

However, I do feel that some local contractors have not come back down to reality.

The market is not what is once was. We need to be willing to do the job for what it’s worth today, not what it was worth four years ago.

Dana Sabourin Invermere

Winser Timber Ltd. Road Building Land Clearing Basement Excavation Water & Sewer

Screened Top Soil

The Public Hearing will be held at:

Mark Brough Radium

Contractors need to reassess

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BW HIEBERT DEVELOPMENTS BYLAW AMENDMENTS – CANAL FLATS The Council of the Village of Canal Flats is considering an application by BW HIEBERT DEVELOPMENTS to amend the Village of Canal Flats Official Community Plan and Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw # 900, 1992. If approved, the amendments will change the land use designation and rezone a portion of the property. The subject property is part of Parcel B (see 272 671), DL 110, KD 26,

why the emergency services have to use cell phones as part as their working tools, but in this day and age of technology with Bluetooth capabilities and hands-free phones, there is no reason to have a cell phone stuck to your ear while driving.

So maybe to stop members of public getting annoyed enough to air their views in newspapers, a good solution would be to have these devices issued or fitted to emergency vehicles, so that there can be peace and harmony once again in the valley.

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• Screened Topsoil • Sand & Gravel • Subdivision Development

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Longtime valley resident tells history of Crook’s Meadows Dear Editor: Thank you for putting the picture of me on the front page of your March 18th edition. Also, I would like to thank Kate Irwin for taking it. Kate, how did you make me look “that� good?

The following explains a bit about my dad’s homestead (now Crook’s Meadows) in what is now Kootenay National Park: In the early summer of 1911, Charles Crook, Everett Bogardus and Percy Lake camped in this meadow.

They were from Athalmer, where Crook and Lake were partners in livery and feed business, and were here to stake out homesteads for themselves. The land was open for preemption filing but hadn’t been surveyed. The prospective homesteaders had to make a rough survey, and lacking a surveyor’s chain, used lariat ropes tied together to make up one 66 feet (20 metres) long.

Three quarter sections were measured out, and although adjoining each other, it must have taken a lot of axe work to establish cut lines in the heavily forested area. There may have been a base line close by that they tied into.

Charles Crook chose this area as it had two small meadows and a small creek. The meadows provided feed for the horses, which was a big factor in the days of trail travel.

The homestead to the north was taken by Everett Bogardus and the next one to it was Percy Lake’s. The latter had Dolly Varden Creek running through it.

These three preemptions were filed at the B.C. Government office at Golden, B.C., and a proper survey was done later by the firm of J.H. Gray and Milligan Bros., provincial land surveyors. Charles Crook received the Crown Grant to the Property dated November 18th, 1915. The Bogardus quarter was taken over by an American, John Brothers, but Percy Lake failed to fulfill his homestead obligations and it reverted to the Crown.

It was supposed the reason he didn’t “prove up� and get a title to it was because he decided to move to California. This he did, but later returned to take over his father’s farm at Brady Creek on the Westside Road south of Invermere.

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Saturday, April 9th 6:30 p.m. at the Brisco Hall $25 Family • $8 Single

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Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23 Top TheQuality

April 1, 2011

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

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Phone: 250-342-0898 Cell: 250-341-8582 E-mail: dokaty@telus.net

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

Ron Davidson Phone: (250) 341-1160 E-mail: infobc@timko.ca www.timko.ca

Custom Homes Custom timber work Renovations Additions Garage packages

We Love What We Do

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

Specializing in Custom Drapery, Blinds, Shutters & Flooring Residential & Commercial Interiors

250-342-1355

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

Kimberley Rae Sanderson Portrait & Commercial Photography Digital Retouching & Restoration Instructional Courses Private or Group, on:

Digital Photography and Image Editing Gift Certificates Available!

250.342.5102 • morph-photo@telus.net VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

Invermere

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

Brenda E. Werbisky, C.I.D., Interior Designer For appointment call

(403) 861-8782

brenda@cordellsdesign.com

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

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

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com • Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile Pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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s Memoriam s

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

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SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

A Husband, Father & Grandfather’s Wonderful Legacy

Cheers to Shawn Kohorst who helped an old gal with her snowedin driveway without being asked!

There is a wonderful legacy Of which we wish to tell About a wonderful man That we loved so well His strength lives within us And grows stronger each day His honour still lingers Though his life has slipped away We miss the sound of his laughter And his sense of humour too We miss hearing him say, “I love you” He fought a good battle Then gave up the fight To rest in the arms of Jesus What a beautiful sight In our hearts his memory Will always stay Nothing could ever take His remembrance away

Cheers to Bob Belcher for helping my daughter and infant son and my sister out after they almost had a head-on collision.

Cheers to the people who bring CLEAN clothing to the Thrift Shop. As volunteers, we REALLY appreciate it!

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

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.

Radium, 3 bdrm, unfurnished apartment, includes all utilities, parking, and cable, N/S, pet possible, DD required, $900/ month. Contact Joan at 250-3427517 to view.

In loving memory of Gordon William Harrison 1940 – 2010

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. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

10% off at The Windy Café!

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

Jeers to officials of public billboards for all their silly rules. Billboards are there for us, the public to use. Get with the program.

Jeers to the mayor and most of the council for not responding to my concerns about garbage pick-up: you are supposed to be representing us.

Cheers to Councillor Brydon for being the only councilor to respond!

Jeers to my landlord in Westside Park for being the most miserable person I have ever met.

Cheers to Bill Thompson who has been making amazing dioramas and interactive displays for the Invermere Library. Both adults and children are getting so much joy from them.

Cheers to our local transit bus drivers Ben and Geno for the wonderful trip to the Heli Plex.

It was a fabulous afternoon.

Good food, service, scenery and COMPANY! Columbia House Residents.

Jeers to the cashiers who cannot even say hello or thank you to their customers!

Cheers to Glenn Pomeroy and Jackie Anderson who thought of the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary when disposing of the contents of a recently sold house. Funds raised will go towards purchasing hospital equipment.

Jeers to the village of Invermere for not fixing the foot deep holes on every street in Athalmer.

Hats off to the excellent service at Radium’s Petro Canada. Jim and Lucas, thank you so much for rescuing me in the park on Sunday!

Cheers to the birthday fairy who left two lovely bouquets of flowers on my doorstep and my neighbour’s doorstep for our birthdays on March 16th and 19th. Thank you, they were beautiful!

Cheers to all the volunteers who helped set up the Midget Girls Championships and who helped make it an exciting experience for everyone.

Cheers to the individuals and businesses who participated in Earth Hour on Saturday night, joining 134 countries in the ‘lights-out’ event. Switching off the lights for one hour requires little individual effort, yet is a powerful representation of a global sustainability movement!

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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.

950 sq.ft. great location D/T, 7th Avenue in Invermere. Monthly rate including all amenities. Call 250342-6369.

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

1 bdrm in Juniper Heights, $500/ month, includes heat, hydro, W/D, 250-341-1388.

Shared accommodation in 2 bdrm suite, furnished, walk to town, monthly, $480, includes all utilities, internet, cable. April 1st or 15th.

403-678-3087 or email mjjbug88@ yahoo.com.

ACCOMMODATION wanted Seeking long-term, pet friendly, 1 bdrm apartment. Must have laundry facilities and wood stove would be a bonus. Preferred movein date May 1st or 15th. Please call 250-341-6299 days or 250-3429438 evenings.

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.

Radium, large 2 bdrm lower suite with separate entrance, 5 appliances, fenced yard, N/S, $750/ month + utilities. 250-342-5129.

Large 2 bdrm main floor fourplex unit in Windermere, near the beach, 5 appliances included, W/D, $800/month, 403-239-2017.

2 bdrm D/T apartment furnished, $800/month, all inclusive, 250341-5534.

Black Forest Heights, walkout suite, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances, storage bldng. $850/month including utilities. 250-347-9629

1 bdrm basement suite in Invermere. Separate entrance and partially furnished, W/D, close to all amenities. Mature single female preferred. $600/month, utilities included. N/S, N/P, No parties, 250342-9328.

Bright, spacious, 2 bdrm, 1400 sq.ft., walkout 1st floor suite, private driveway, F/P, W/D, D/W, fully furnished, all utilities included, N/S, N/P, $1000/month at Fort Point, Invermere, 250-6883746.

Invermere, newly renovated, large one bedroom walkout suite in quiet location near schools. Fridge, stove, W/D, N/P, N/S. Available April 1st, single occupancy $650/month, double occupancy $800/month.

One month DD, utilities included.

Phone 250-342-3474.

Bright 2 bdrm, ground level walkout, 2 blocks to D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $900/month plus DD, F/S, W/D, D/W and utilities included, 250-342-1584, or 250-342-8679.

SUITE FOR RENT

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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.

FOR LEASE

In Panorama, furnished Studio apartment, N/S, N/P, no partying, includes underground parking, $800/month, including utilities, 780-970-7040.

1,250 square feet of PRIME COMMERCIAL HIGH-TRAFFIC FRONTAGE in the Fairmont Village Mall Suitable for retail, food service or office space.

CALL 250-341-7345

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MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

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For rent in Invermere, 1 bdrm, furnished, lower apartment. N/P, N/S, DD. 250-341-6096.

Large 2 bdrm, 14’ mobile home, 5 appliances, new deck, siding, skirting and windows. Large yard.

Sorry, no dogs allowed. $800/ month plus utilities, call 250-3421700.

2 bdrm house (13th Ave) available April 15th. Great view in quiet residential neighbourhood. Close to schools and D/T. D/W, W/D, $900/month. Call Jeff now at 250342-6842.

2 bdrm + Den, 2 bath, lake view, The Point

3 bdrm, 1 bath, new appliances, new windows, new furnace, wood burning stove, loads of upgrades.

Asking $55000, 250-347-0053.

Large outdoor/indoor plant pots in good condition. Will pickup, call Shawn 250-688-8008.

FOR RENT – 2 bdrm log home Wilmer, 1 ½ baths, W/D, fireplace, wrap-around deck, fenced yard, N/S, N/P, mature responsible person/s, long term, non-partiers, $1000/month plus utilities, references required. Call 250-3429470.

2 bdrm townhouse for rent in Edgewater. End unit, yard access, indoor pets ok, responsible renters only, $800/month plus utilities, available immediately. 250-3418775.

Columere Park, bright 1 bdrm, semi-furnished, large upstairs suite, clean and quiet $650/month, 250-345-6524.

Bright, spacious, 1 bdrm walkout suite, near Kinsmen Beach, N/S, N/P, very private. Must see. $600/ month including utilities. 403-8624957.

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Canal Flats, Very Clean, 2 bdrm, new W/D, laminate floors, huge yard, close to beach and school, 10 minutes to Fairmont, $750 plus utilities. Available May 1st. 250342-6899.

Invermere, charming, 4 bdrm, 2 bath home. Near Kinsmen beach, N/S, N/P. Available April 1st. $1,400/ mo plus utilities. References and DD required. 403-246-6680.

2 bdrm townhome with garage, walking distance to D/T, $1100/ month + utilities, N/S, N/P, 250341-1395 for viewing.

Invermere, 3 bdrm, detached house with workshop, within walking distance to D/T, DD required, pets are possible, $1100/month + utilities. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view. Available April 1st.

Castle Rock Estates, beautiful 2 bdrm villa, 2800 sq.ft., granite, Jacuzzi tubs, carpet/hardwood, large deck, double attached garage, unobstructed west view, N/S, $1100/month, 403-250-2075.

Edgewater, acreage, 1 bdrm plus office space, $850/month, hydro included, W/D, N/S, 250-342-3381.

$600/month, renovated 2 bdrm.

That is right $600/month! I am looking for a responsible renter, 1 yr lease minimum, need references. 2 blks from the lake, huge lot, clean, bright, furnished home. Kelly 403990-1224, kelly.thompson@fugrodata.ca.

In Radium, cozy, bright, 2bdrm trailer on large lot. Two outbuildings for lots of storage, N/S, $800/mo plus utilities. 250-342-3841.

In Radium, bright 3 bdrm home in nice subdivision. Corner lot with nice yard. N/S, $800/month plus utilities. 250-342-3841.

3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2000 sq.ft. unique home in Athalmer. Huge front yard and lots of storage for toys. End of road so total privacy. DD required. $1400/month, call 403-390-4513.

6 bdrm, 4 bath, suite overlooking lake in Wilder subdivision. 3000 sq. ft. plus all bathrooms and kitchen are new. Very private with best view in Invermere. DD required. Call 403-390-4513.

Bright and sunny, 4 bdrm house, 2 bdrms up 2 down, 2.5 baths.

Laundry on main floor. Large open kitchen, living room and dining room. Sunroom off dining area.

Working fireplace. Large walkout basement. Beautiful view of mountains, quiet street in gated community. Large wrap around deck. Lots of parking. Small pets welcome. $1200 monthly plus utilities. Call 342-6053 for more info.

D/T Invermere, 13th St, large 4 bdrm house, available April 1, $1300/month plus utilities, W/D, N/S, N/P, helmimagic@uniserve. com, 250-341-1650.

condo FOR RENT

Fully furnished, high end, monthly seasonal or long rent, 1 underground parking stall, references required, 403-561-0111.

Condo for rent in Radium Copper Horn Towne, newly renovated, all new appliances, including W/D, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, A/C, F/P, 2 patios, $750/month.

403-702-3002, lindseycampbell@yahoo.ca.

Tastefully furnished, new, 2 bdrm plus den, 1 ½ bath, one block from D/T Invermere, N/P, N/S, $850/ month plus utilities or $900 with garage. Call 403-899-2328.

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 condo, near Sobeys. N/S, N/P, includes W/D, $700/month.

250-342-6255.

Radium Pinewood condo, 2 bdrm with loft, 2 bath, F/P, $800/month, includes underground parking and utilities, N/P, N/S, 403-615-9989.

Lake view lot (1.6 acres) for sale in quiet community of Rushmere, 14 kms south of Invermere. 4584 Rushmere Road. 403-238-7723.

Rent to own, new 2 bdrm condo in Radium, includes 5 appliances plus furniture, call for details, 250-2700102.

For sale in Edgewater, 11.254 acres with older home, 3 connections for town water. Asking $500,000. 250845-2566.

For rent, D/T Invermere, 2 bdrm, fully furnished condo, 2 blocks from D/T and beach. $900/month including utilities. Hydro, cable, and internet available, April 15th, 250-833-0196, 250-341-5855.

ACREAGES AND LOTS Radium Golf Course, 24 acre lot backing unto Springs Golf Course, #93 Pinecone Lane, $220,000 negotiable, 250-688-2667.

homes for sale

EASY, OPEN, LIVING.

Deluxe 2 bdrm, 2 bath, home. 1000 sq.ft., laminate floors, 5 appliances, oak cupboards and built-in china cabinets. Priced to sell. $76,000.

250-347-7750.

HOMEs FOR SALE No HST. Built green, efficient, custom home in exclusive Pineridge Mountain Resort. $649,000. To view, call 250-341-7387.

condo FOR SALE 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.

pets Puppies for Sale. 5 pure miniature Chihuahuas, 9 American Blue Nose Staff terriers with award-winning Gaudi bloodlines. Ready now. First shots and deworming. $650 each.

Contact 580-453-9952 or 403-9789232.

horse for sale APPALOOSA REGISTERED PALAMINO Mare, 7 yrs, 15.2 HH, friendly, excellent ground manners, good for pleasure trail and recreation riding, quick learner. Won 1st and 2nd in Halter classes, not for beginner. $2500, 250-341-5792 or e-mail artbygwen@hotmail.ca.

Foldaway cot wanted, call 250-342-9647.

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.

Best Western Golden is selling queen size beds and box springs, $200/set, 250-344-2333.

Firewood, Fir and Pine mix $235, Larch $300, Pine $180, all wood split and delivered. 250-341-5551.

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

8 ft. 7 person hot tub, 50 jets, 2 pumps, used, Valley Spas, 250-3423922.

Outdoor Basketball Hoop and Stand. $200, 250-341-5956.

Dewault heavy duty dual tank compressor with Honda motor, $400, Hobart arc welder, $400, Weight bench c/w weights, $25, Antique carved rocking chair, $200, Electric guitar with amp, brand new, $125, 250-347-9177.

For Sale mattresses, dressers, lamps, TVs, chairs, desks. By appointment only. $5.00 each.

250-345-6155.

recreational vehicles

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

Supplying Parts and Service for all makes and models.

Located Invermere Cross Roads beside Tim Hortons

250-342-3350 • www.bpmotorsports.ca

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help wanted

2002 Golf GLS Turbo Diesel, 4 dr, 5 speed, power group, heated seats, alloy wheels, plus winter tires and rims. New brakes and routers, one owner, 64 mpg!! Asking $8,000.

250-341-5159.

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

Red Rock Contracting. Custom installations of Interlocking paving stones, for your patio, driveway, etc. Retaining wall systems etc. For estimate call 250-341-6869.

Sous Chefs required at Birchwood Restaurant, Invermere. Full-time positions. Contact Chef Steve Root at 250-270-0135, send resume to birchwoodrestaurant@hotmail. com, or drop by with resume after 2 p.m.

2010 KLX 250S, only driven 149k, on-road, off-road. Two available, one green, 1 black. $5000. 250341-1600.

2007 Suzuki Boulevard, silver/ white, 16868km, $5700, contact 250-688-0141.

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

services Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman tile setter 30+ years experience Custom Steam Rooms, Showers, Floors, and Cultured Stone.

All work Guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645 Renew & Restore Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning, Re-grouting, Repair & Sealing of Tile, Grout, Slate, and Stone. Commercial & Residential 35 Years Experience New Installations also Available 250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca.

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.

CERTIFIED, HDPE Polypipe Fusion, 250-999-1632.

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

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

Call 250-688-0213.

Free Option – Cellular Shades Expires: March 30, Shannon’s Blinds & Design, Call a professional today for a Free In-Home Consultation 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” “I have already told others about you! Your very friendly and wellinformed, excellent ideas and fair prices. It was a pleasure.” Lori LBO Autobody Your Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Keep your vehicle free of salt & road grime. Have it detailed. Basic – deluxe packages available. Drop in for a free estimate on paint and body work @ #35 109 Industrial Rd #2, 250-342-9696

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

Pampered Chef is in the Valley!

The New Spring/Summer Catalogues are here!

Host a Pampered Chef Bridal party, Kitchen party, Book party (get individual orders and receive FREE items) or you can simply place an individual order. If you are interested in viewing the new Spring/Summer catalogue online, you can view it at www. pamperedchef.ca. Send me your mailing address at france5@shaw. ca and I will send you the new catalogue. You can also reach me at 250-342-1143.

help wanted

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

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.

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

Lakeside Pub is looking for experienced servers, line cook, and kitchen help, F/T or P/T, apply in person or email resume to lakesidepub@shaw.ca.

Local supervision saves you time and money! It can be difficult to supervise a new build or renovation from 3 hours away! I am a local independent construction management consultant available for hire to look out for your interests for new build and renovations.

Almost 30 years of experience, Gold Seal Certified project manager, registered housing professional, registered renovation professional.

Call Steve 250-341-1965. Have a stress free project!

Full-time experienced cooks needed for La Cabina, in Prestige Inn, Radium. 250-347-2340.

Fairmont Creek Property Rentals EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED! Based on $13.00 - Pay by performance . Clean faster - Make more money!

Enthusiastic, attention to detail and the ability to work in a high paced environment. Transportation is a must.

Call Us today 1-877-646-5890 Email: anna@fairmontcreek.ca

Full time help needed at Radium Petro-Can/Subway. 250-347-9988.

Invermere and District Curling Club requires an Ice Technician/ Maintenance Worker for the 2011/2012 season. Responsibilities will include ice making and maintenance of ice, general maintenance and cleaning of club.

Previous ice making experience preferred but will train right individual. Send resume to invermerecurling@shaw.ca or leave message 250-342-3315.

Spur Valley golf resort is currently looking to fill a grounds person position for the season. No experience necessary. Contact 3476500 or email k_g@shaw.ca.

Fusion Wellness Spa seeking licensed esthetician. Competitive hourly plus commission based wage. Please send resume to jeanette@fusionwellnessspa.com.

Strata, Apartment & Commercial Property Management

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

An accounting assistant is required for a high paced property management company.

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications: • Accounting experience • Excellent computer skills • Detail oriented • Highly organized • Energetic team player This is a part-time position with the possibility of becoming full time. If you wish to work with a fast growing company that offers potential for your own growth, please email your resume to MUkass@mountaincreek.ca.

3.25” x 4.6”

Steamboat Mountain Grill in Radium is looking for experienced servers, line cooks and kitchen help. F/T or P/T. Apply in person or call 250-347-7722.

Everett Frater Enterprises is seeking landscapers for Invermere with immediate start. 250-342-5645.

Tony’s Greek Grill in Fairmont requires First Cook (Chef) with experience in Mediterranean/Greek cuisine, PLUS, Prep cooks with kitchen help and Ice Cream servers, from April until October. Good wages. Please call 250-652-2509 or Fax 250-544-3475.

Gallery Curator – Summer 2 positions, Full-time and Part-time

The Columbia Valley Arts Council is looking for two student Gallery Curators to assist in administrative matters and responsibilities to fulfill the HRDC summer program. Such staff persons will work under the direction of the Gallery Manager. Duties range from assisting with hanging, installing and displaying the Art Gallery Shows, promoting summer programs and events, cash handling and financial transactions, assisting in registrations, and supervising volunteers and front line sales in the Gift Shop & Gallery. Hours of work: full-time up to 40 hours per week; part-time up to 25 hours a week. Rate of pay: depending on experience. Requirements: Must be a Secondary or Post Secondary Student. Interest in arts an asset. Business experience necessary. Mature, responsible and quick-thinking. Sense of humour a must! Deadline for applications is April 14th, 2011. Start of employment: Full-time – May 2, Part-time – end of June.

Columbia Valley Arts Council, Jami Scheffer – Manager, Gallery & Administration Box 2345, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 – Phone 250.342.4423 – Email: info@columbiavalleyarts.com

Careers at CBt CBT has an opening in the Castlegar office for a Manager, Operations.

A detailed description of duties, skills and qualifications can be viewed at www.cbt.org/careers Twitter or requested from Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998.

Please forward resumes to dstewart@cbt.org by Twitter noon (Pacific) April 8, 2011 for consideration. www.cbt.org • 1.800.505.8998

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April 1, 2011 . . . ‘Five hopefuls compete for Kootenay Columbia riding’ continued from Page 10 “But now’s the time for us to go out and fight for what we believe in.

“What’s going on in Ottawa is a horrible abuse of parliamentary rules. They’re giving $6 billion tax cuts to big businesses when families are struggling, and the elderly are struggling.”

Mr. Shmigelsky said his primary focus is representing the diverse population of the riding and bringing more funding to the local area. His main issues are the economy, creating more affordable living and what he calls the “breakdown of democracy” in Ottawa.

He will be joined on the campaign trail by former NDP candidate Brent Bush, who ran locally for the party in 2004 and 2006, placing second each time.

Mr. Bush, currently a member of Kimberley City Council, dropped his bid to become the local Liberal candidate one year ago after disagreeing with Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff’s order that the final vote on the gun registry be pushed through.

“If you’re independent you don’t have to answer to anyone except for your constituents and that’s the way it should be,” Mr. Bush said. “People are really losing faith in a party-based political system.”

He is passionate about wanting Canada to renegotiate the Columbia River Treaty and holding politicians and parties accountable for their actions. Mr. Bush said he hopes to use his independent status as a bargaining chip for this area should a coalition government be formed.

Green Party candidate William Green is keen to promote understanding throughout the riding that his party is about more than just environmental issues.

“I want to show that we have strong policies in other areas and understand how to grow a healthy community, society and economy,” Mr. Green said. “Youth employment and education are key focuses and the other part of the equation is a focus on cooperation and collaboration, recognizing common interests and opportunities.”

Mr. Green said his familiarity with the area, through

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extensive travel done for his position as founding director of the Canadian Columbia River Inter-tribal Fisheries Commission will help in the upcoming campaign.

For Betty Aitchison, a long-time resident of Kimberley and Liberal Party supporter, the decision to represent her party in this riding brings a chance to highlight a number topics important to her: women’s rights, prevention of crime rather than punitive measures and promoting and developing Canadian values.

“As a Liberal my thoughts and feelings aren’t expressed through what is being done in government,” Ms. Aitchison said. “I want to give people a voice, so they can feel ‘This is my Canada’.”

The only woman to declare so far in this riding, Ms. Aitchison feels it is important to engage women and young people, who she says are underrepresented in politics.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 225 AND 226 OF THE WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Ticks return The Radium Chamber of Commerce wrote in to let us know the first ticks of the season have been spotted and brought into the Visitor Centre.

Make sure to check yourself and your pets after enjoying spending time outdoors.

WORKSAFEBC – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD OF B.C. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended) The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) pertain to: • Part 4, General Conditions – relating to a third option to protect workers assigned to work alone in a late night retail premises.This third option is proposed because some employers have found it impracticable to install barriers to separate workers from the public or alternatively employ two workers on shift during late night hours; • Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements; and consequential amendments to Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition – relating to updating asbestos requirements; • Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements – relating to updating the reference to the Pesticide Control Act; • Part 9, Confined Spaces – relating to clarifying that atmospheric testing must be conducted by a qualified person; • Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment – relating to safer driven-feed mobile chipper requirements; • Part 14, Cranes and Hoists – relating to updating the reference to the Elevating Devices Safety Act; • Part 15, Rigging – relating to clarifying the correct number of wire rope clips to be used in wire rope splices; • Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to the requirement for trailer units with a dump box to have a permanently affixed mechanical device capable of supporting the empty box in the raised position; • Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition – relating to new requirements that concrete pumps and placing booms meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z151-09; • Part 23, Oil and Gas – relating to updating the reference to the Power Engineers and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act; • Part 28, Agriculture – relating to the requirement for rollover protective structures on agricultural tractors; • Removal from the OHSR of the requirements for “prior approval” or “prior permission” before proceeding with certain types of work or using certain work arrangements. The sections identified for change by identifying specific requirements or referencing standards are as follows: Part 5, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, relating to extended work periods; Part 14, Cranes and Hoists, relating to chimney hoists; Part 19, Electrical Safety, relating to high voltage; Part 21, Blasting Operations, relating to mobile drill rigs; • Removal from the OHSR of the requirements for “acceptable to the Board” before proceeding with certain types of work or using certain work arrangements. The sections identified are in Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements, and relate to: the removal of asbestos debris and acceptance from the Board; posting warning signs and acceptance from the Board; and monitors and alarms for equipment and machinery and acceptance from the Board.

PUBLIC HEARINGS You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing.

Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/ participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at www.worksafebc.com.

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WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2011. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times.

Online: via the WorkSafeBC website at www.worksafebc.com E-mail: regquery@worksafebc.com Fax: 604-279-7599; or toll-free in BC: 1-877-279-7599 Mail: Policy and Research Division WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. P.O. Box 5350, Station Terminal Vancouver, BC V6B 5L5

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Cheesecake Burlesque Revue rocks Pynelogs PERFORMERS — A group of valley women shed their regular selves and donned fishnet-wearing alteregos during a workshop on how to be a burlesque dancer, held at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on March 26th. The workshop was a fundraiser for Columbia Valley Arts.

Photos by Kelsey Verboom

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Heaven will have to wait

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Have you ever wondered why God didn’t just snatch you up to heaven the moment you gave your life to Him? Well, the way I have it figured, is that He must have something for me to do. Something that will bring glory to Him. Paul says it best in Philippians 1:21-25 NLT “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better.

I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live. Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith.”

God has a purpose and a plan for each of us. God doesn’t make mistakes. His wish is that all would come to repentance, and our part is to help those around us grow and experience the joy of having faith in Jesus.

April Fool’s Day! From The Pioneer

Jer 29:11,12 NLT says, “For I know the plans I have for you.” Says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope, in those days when you pray I will listen.”

A good part of my prayer time is spent praying for my family and today, April 1st is my granddaughter’s 1st birthday; what a special time. What a special gift.

A couple of weeks ago, during praise and worship at church, it was getting quite lively: some of the folks were even dancing before the Lord.

I was at the back of the church and I picked up Reneah, held her in my arms, and as I danced across the back of the church, I felt the Lord impress on me to whisper in her ear that I would like to dance with her on her wedding day.

Now this could mean her wedding day here on earth, which won’t be for quite a while, or it could mean the marriage supper of the lamb which is spoken of in Revelation 19:9 NKJ “Then He said to me, ‘Blessed are those called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’” (the lamb being Jesus).

Whichever one it is, I know that God has a purpose and a plan for my life, and part of that plan is to be around to help Reneah and her big brother Jesse to grow and experience the joy of their faith in Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.

HEAVEN WILL HAVE TO WAIT! God has a plan and a purpose here on earth for me.

At least for a while. How about you?

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Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, April 3rd, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “The Mystery” (Part 1)...Pastor Trevor ministering.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for Children ages three to 12 during the Morning service.

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

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Interim Pastor Katherine Hough 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: 4:30 p.m. at St.Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Father John Kellogg Saturday: 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 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

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DANCE WORKSHOP Saturday, April 9th at the Invermere Legion.

Salsa workshop in the morning.

Swing and Two-Step in the afternoon.

Social in the evening.

Suitable for ALL LEVELS of ability.

Call to reserve your spot.

The Dance Tree

Community Dance and Arts Program To register, contact Lynette Lightfoot at 250-342-0241 or Colleen Wagner at 250-342-3371

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COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES - Invermere Campus

Creative. Community. Growth.

To all our partners, students, instructors and community supporters from Brisco to Canal Flats - THANK YOU!

2010 Programs and Initiatives • Health Care Assistant • Workforce Improvement Planning • Older Worker Training • Community Greenhouse Workshops • Adult Upgrading and GED Completion • Community Consultations

New for 2011 • Guide Outfitter Training • Partnership with Groundswell • Hairdressing - September 2011 • Customer Service Training Initiatives • Introduction to Horticulture • Expanded General Interest Offerings

Learning for all walks of life we offer over 100 full-time, part-time and evening classes

For full information on upcoming courses or to register: Phone: 250.342.3210 or Visit: www.cotr.bc.ca/Invermere