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April 15, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 15

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No, the sky isn’t falling Chicken Little, but on Saturday, at approximately 9:12 p.m., a small earthquake shook parts of the Columbia Valley, surprising those residents who felt the ground move beneath their feet.

According to Natural Resources Canada, the quake measured a magnitude of three, which is considered minor, and was felt in the Kootenay region of B.C., including the areas of Fairmont Hot Springs, Windermere and Kimberley. There were no reports of damage, and according to the report none are expected for an earthquake of this size.

For local resident Dolores Varga, who was doing crafts with her grandchildren at the time, the quake hit at about 9:14 p.m. She said that the house started shaking and rattling, which she first attributed to an accident on the highway.

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Ms. Varga, who lives on Kootenay Road No. 3 just south of Windermere, said that one of her grandchildren was convinced the shake was caused by a comet hitting the earth, and was adamant to go find the downed space rock the next day. She added that it seemed that people on the east side of the highway felt the quake, while people on the west side didn’t.

“Thankfully it didn’t do any damage, but it definitely started a conversation about what might happen if it were a bigger one,” she said. “Would we be prepared to be self-sufficient for 72 hours in the event of an emergency?”

According to Ms. Varga, there were two smaller quakes on Monday morning, between 3:30 and 5:30 a.m. as well. “The one was a little wee shake and the other one was more like Saturday night,” she said.

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MONTH / DAY / YEAR SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLL — This graph shows all of the earthquakes experienced within a 100-kilomtre radius of Invermere since the year 2000. Data is from Natural resources Canada’s Earthquake Centre. Seismologist, Taimi Mulder, said that many of the earthquakes recorded were not felt by residents, and that structural damage of any kind would only occur when the magnitude level (or Richter Scale measurement) reaches the 5.0 mark.

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Redstreak won’t open for May long weekend Pioneer Staff Kootenay National Park’s popular Redstreak Campground will not be accepting reservations throughout the summer and will have a delayed opening due to ongoing construction, Parks Canada have confirmed.

The 242-site campground near Radium Hot Springs is usually bustling with campers by the May long weekend — the kick-off to summer in the valley. Improvements to the site have forced Parks Canada to push back their projected opening to June 1st, said Visitor Experience Manager for the park, Bill Leonard.

To compensate, Parks plan a May long weekend opening for McLeod Meadows, the 98-site campground deeper within the park.

“Usually we don’t open McLeod Meadows up until mid-June, but we will be certainly getting information

out to campers to let them know that there are other alternatives in the Radium/Invermere valley, in the park, and in Lake Louise,” Mr. Leonard said. “We’ll get that word out in the coming weeks and it will be on our website.”

Redstreak, Kootenay National Park’s largest campground, is usually packed full of campers during the summer months, with reservations for sites with hookups booked months in advance. But uncertain weather last fall and this spring has forced Parks Canada to cancel the reservation system at the site for the duration of the upcoming summer, Mr. Leonard said.

According to Steve Wilson, campground manager for Kootenay and Yoho National Parks, although no reservations will be possible for the 2011 season, all of Redstreak’s sites (50 serviced, 38 partially serviced, and 154 unserviced) will be open by the projected June 1st opening date on a first-come, first-served basis.

“The bad news is we will miss the May long weekend [at Redstreak]. It is traditionally a busy weekend in Redstreak. It varies from being about 90-100 per cent full, and then it drops off again until mid-June,” Mr. Leonard said.

Radium based Canyon RV Owner/Operator, Greg Deck, said that his 107 camping spots are usually 98-100 per cent full all summer, so he wonders where the extra campers will go until Redstreak is back in full operation.

“We do at least two-thirds to three-quarters of our traffic through reservations,” Mr. Deck said. “People who know the valley well and know the camping situation in the valley will quickly realize that if Redstreak is running at any kind of reduced capacity there will be increased pressure on the other campgrounds in the area.”

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Local Bear Aware coordinator wanted for valley

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff With the summer season fast approaching, bears in the Columbia Valley are waking up and starting to seek out food sources after a long winter of hibernation.

In an attempt to avoid some of the conflicts that occurred last summer with habituated bears within town limits, the municipalities of Invermere and Radium Hot Springs are teaming up to hire a Bear Aware Coordinator who will help educate the public on ways to reduce bear-human conflicts.

According to Frank Ritcey, the provincial Bear Aware Coordinator, it is the program’s mandate to promote the Bear Aware program throughout the province, so with some funding from the Columbia Basin Trust, he is pleased to be able to offer more support to

the Columbia Valley. Mr. Ritcey said that the costs for hiring a Bear Aware Coordinator would be shared four ways, which makes it a feasible project for everyone.

“It’s all about cost sharing. We’re all partners. The Columbia Basin Trust puts up part of the funding, we put up part of the funding, and the communities themselves each have made a donation towards the program as well. The idea is everybody becomes a partner in it and together we make a really good program.”

The part-time paid position will cover 560 hours between May 17th and November 30th and will function as an educational resource for the communities as well as a researcher, collecting data on bear behaviour in the region to better assist the communities to reduce conflicts.

Invermere CAO, Christopher Prosser, said that the successful applicant will be provided office space in the Invermere Village Office as part of the Village’s

in-kind contributions, and is one more step towards the municipality achieving a Bear Smart certification from the province.

“We have been doing parts of the Bear Smart program on our own,” said Mr. Prosser. “We are on our way to being certified.”

Radium Hot Springs’ CAO, Mark Read, said that usually the municipality had undertaken a bear safety program with in-house staff, but this year with the supplementary funding, they are pleased to be able to hire a dedicated person to deal with the issue.

“Invermere was also interested so we thought this was an excellent opportunity to focus on the issue in collaboration, especially following up from last years bear problems.,” Mr. Read said. “We have budgeted almost $30,000 this year to replace all of our municipal garbage containers with bear proof ones and we are going to be more stringent with our bylaw enforcement.”

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All the detachment toys will be in the parking lot for the kids to jump on and the detachment will be open for a tour. The kids mostly want to tour the jail area, which is a good opportunity for pictures. The only stipulation I have is you must take the kids with you when you leave.

The Lions Club will also be finger printing the children for parents to retain.

• On April 7th, windows were damaged in the early morning hours at Martin Morigeau school in Canal Flats.

Anyone with information should contact the RCMP. • On April 7th, the detachment received complaints of loud, excessive noise from a residence on Burns Avenue, Canal Flats. Previous dealings with the same 22-year-old man resulted in criminal charges of mischief.

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• On April 7th, the RCMP received a complaint of a hit-and-run on 7th Avenue, Invermere. A black, 2008 Mazda was reversing while a pickup truck on the other side of the road was doing the same. Both vehicles made hard contact with each other. The male driver of the pickup truck yelled at the female driver, who then drove away. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment. In this instance bullying tactics were used to intimidate the female driver of the Mazda.

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The Dynamite Circle After almost blowing up Ridge Meadows Detachment by leaving sweaty dynamite in the trunk of a police car, the RCMP sent me on an explosives course. I guess the idea was to learn how not to blow up the detachment. This was in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s; remember that with time, attitudes and instruction methods change.

While posted in Golden, we had the Explosives Disposal Unit come to get rid of some ammo and fireworks.

I asked the boys if on the course they still do the thing where everyone stands in a circle, holding a stick of dynamite and fuse. The lesson was that it can take a considerable amount of time for some fuses to burn.

One at a time our fuses were lit and the instructor asked some questions while the lit fuse burned down towards the dynamite in your hand. They then proceeded round the 15 to 20 people in the circle. All the while you are wishing they would speed up the process.

“They did what?” interrupted the explosives guy I was talking to. “They lit the fuse and you are holding it in a circle?” He turned to his partner and asked me to repeat what I’d said. I started to think that this instructional technique is no longer used.

I completed my story and told them once everyone’s stick was lit, we laid them on the ground, walked behind a bunker a fair distance and minutes later the sticks started exploding. Watching the reaction of the two officers, I concluded they haven’t done this for a considerable amount of time. Now our police dogs are taught to sit down when they find any trace of explosives and not touch it.

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Play A Sport For Life

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New face at the Pioneer Moving to a new community is kind of like a first date. Elements of excitement, nervousness, confidence and timidity swirl together like the water in a hot spring pool, creating a sweaty-palmed, wideeyed fascination with what is now the focus of your attention.

So in keeping with the date theme, let me introduce myself. My name is Joshua Estabrooks, and I arrived in Reporter Joshua Estabrooks Invermere at the end of March. I grew up in Ottawa, but moved to B.C. as soon as I could. Prior to my move to Invermere, I was working for one of our sister publications up in the Robson Valley, making my home in Valemount, which is mere kilometres from the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson. I spent six years in that community, but like many relationships, there came a time when I needed to move on. It wasn’t

Valemount’s fault, honestly, it was all me.

I needed a change, and discussed my needs with Valemount. We decided to end our relationship amicably, so I packed up my things and headed southeast; leaving winter in my rearview and following the tales I had been hearing about a beautiful area called the Columbia Valley. I have driven all around this province, on nearly every road that exists, but not until I arrived in Invermere did I begin to get a feeling for just how incredible this corner of the province is.

I am very excited to get to know as many people as I can in the area. You see, I consider my job as a journalist to be primarily a vehicle for telling the stories of an area and its people; stories that impact your lives, and the stories of your lives themselves.

So please, don’t be alarmed if I strike up a conversation with you on the street, in the bar or at the grocery store. I’m just a curious soul with an intense sense of adventure and fascination with where I live. I look forward to getting into the issues and stories that are important to this valley, and will do so with the utmost integrity and care, as I know how important responsible reporting is to any community.

So until we meet in person, thanks for welcoming me into your wonderful valley. I think our first date went well.

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Early days at Firlands Ranch

In this image, dated 1916, Mrs. H. Forster and an unknown child stand in front of a house on Firlands Ranch, with a barn in the background.

Firlands Ranch is located along the Columbia River, South of Radium. The original owner of the ranch, Captain Gordon, was killed in the Boer War. The history-rich ranch was also the home of British Columbia MLA Harold Forster. Mr. Forster was murdered in 1940 in his house, which was then burned to the ground. The murderer was later tried and hanged for the crime.

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The time has come for the mighty Russian olive tree in Invermere’s Cenotaph Park to fall, just as it’s about to bloom again. The 73-year-old tree has been deemed rotting and unsafe, and now it’s time to say goodbye to its sprawling, shade-providing limbs. Instead of dwelling on the tree’s removal, we can instead glean a few pearls of wisdom from the giant beauty.

Russian olives, which can grow in either bush or tree form, are actually considered a pesky, invasive species in some areas. For us, the tree has turned out to be quite the opposite: Invermere’s Russian olive has been the centerpiece of the downtown core for three-quarters of a century.

It has silently provided much-welcomed shade to those who sit on the bench beneath its branches, and has brought a fresh breath of green to an otherwise nearly treeless downtown. Without any formal recognition, the tree has become a monument of sorts, and so its loss is, of course, saddening.

The death of the Russian olive — which has already lived more than 20 years past the expected lifetime of an urbanized tree of its species — is a reminder that the important relationship between humans and nature is one of the things the human race can never fully control.

Instead, we can respectfully enjoy the relationship.

The District of Invermere has done a good job of recognizing this, and has let the public voice their opinion in a survey to decide what should replace the great tree. It has been decided that a new, younger tree will replace the aging Russian olive. Although its size won’t be as impressive to start with, the immature tree will eventually grow to be just as majestic.

Even more important than the tree itself is what lies at the base of its roots: the concrete cenotaph memorializing the men and women of the Columbia Valley who fought bravely in armed conflicts. Although the tree may be replaced, the cenotaph monument will remain, and in this we can celebrate.

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Reader urges others to cast a vote Dear Editor: I sincerely hope that everyone in our district is planning to vote in the federal election.

In many places in this war-torn world people are dying for the freedom to vote, and in attempts to achieve democracy. Here we only have to go to the voting station with our Elections Canada card and ID to have the privilege of voting (call 1-866545-0618 for more information).

If you do not want another minority government with Pinocchio Harper and his minions, vote for anyone other than Conservative.

My preference is Mark Shmigelsky — a proven local politician who has the Columbia Basin constituency knowledge. I urge you to support this man and his skills — for us, and our future.

Shirley Campbell Invermere

Clarification: supplies for the ice fishing shacks that will be raffled off during the 2011 Relay for Life were donated

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LETTERS

Former Conservative candidate questions NDP Dear Editor: Should marijuana be legalized?

Independent candidate Brent Bush thinks so. The Conservative Party, in the midst of their National Anti-Drug Strategy, have no intention of legalizing the contentious weed. Candidate David Wilks publicly shares his views of the danger of marijuana as a gateway drug.

Now it gets murky.

In 2003 the Liberals, under thenprime minister Martin, introduced a decriminalization bill, which was not passed. Last September current Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff said his party would reintroduce legislation to “decriminalize” small amounts of marijuana for recreational use, but otherwise he appears to oppose legalization.

It appears the NDP previously supported the legalization of cannabis until current leader Jack Layton reversed his position on the issue on March 16th, 2009. Prior to this, he had been highly in favour of legalization and was even interviewed in Marc Emery’s home, praising marijuana as a “wonderful substance”.

I do not know the issue position of current NDP (former Liberal) candidate Mark Shmigelsky. It might be: 1) The former position of his former party; 2) The current position of his former party; 3) The former position of his current party; 4) The current position of his current party; or 5) None of the above.

Any clarification Mark?

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Meet at Higher Ground Coffee Shop

Come out and help clean up Radium after a long winter. Bring gloves, bring a broom, bring a neighbour!

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Elected officials matter Dear Editor: Yes, politics do matter. More than that, it’s the people directly involved with politics — our elected officials — who can and do make a difference in our everyday lives.

And so, I was very pleased when I found out former Invermere mayor Mark Shmigelsky was running for Kootenay– Columbia MP for the NDP. At the relatively young age of 40, Shmigelsky already has 15 years of political experience under his belt, including nine as mayor. As a former director on the Regional District East Kootenay, he also has first-hand experience dealing with issues affecting our entire riding.

He has two young children, just as I do, and I know that long-term sustainability including the health, environment and economy of our entire region are some of his top priorities.

More importantly for me personally is that I met Mark on several occa-

sions when working as a photojournalist for Kootenay Business magazine. Mark was always respectful, diligent, informed, passionate and genuine — and always, it seemed to me, with the best interests of local residents in mind.

And finally, Mark really listens. I have had the chance to speak to many of our elected officials over the past several years, and there is nothing more frustrating than expressing an opinion only to have that opinion dismissed if it doesn’t align with that person’s (or their party’s) own view. I truly believe Mark will represent the people of Kootenay-Columbia riding with the best interests of all residents in mind. Go and talk to him — he will listen.

While I’m not often one to share how I cast my ballot on voting day, this time I have no problem letting it be known that I will be checking the box beside the name “Mark Shmigelsky.”

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Annual General Meeting on April 20th, 7:00 p.m. at the College of the Rockies, Invermere Campus.

Election of Board members will be held.

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Volunteer week celebrates humanitarian hearts

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Each year millions of Canadians volunteer their time in their communities. The people of the Columbia Valley are no exception. This week is National Volunteer Week, which is the perfect opportunity to give a big thank-you to the kind-hearted locals who donate their time to a number of different causes.

Audrey Thornton and Joan Birkett are two of the countless valley volunteers who give back to the community by committing to a cause. Audrey and Joan lend their time to the Red Cross’ HELP (Health Equipment Lending Program), and spend hours in the basement of the Invermere hospital cleaning, sorting, and maintaining lendable medical equipment and making arrangements with those in need of the gear.

Audrey has been a volunteer with the program for 20 years. She began by working on the Red Cross regional council, and later ran what she said was then called the “Loan Cupboard” or “Sick Room Supplies.”

The Invermere Red Cross chapter currently has about five volunteers, some of whom, like Audrey, keep their home phone lines open in case someone needs their assistance.

Audrey, who was a nurse at the Invermere hospital for 32 years, said her experience as a nurse helps her in her volunteer role.

“Some days I get hugs,” she said of her volunteering, adding humbly, “I think it’s a service to the people. It’s just what I do.”

Joan has been volunteering with the program for two years.

“It sure gives you a great sense of satisfaction,” Joan

HELPING HANDS — Audrey Thornton (left) and Joan Birkett, who give their time to the Red Cross’ medical supply lending program, are two of the many volunteers who make the Columbia Valley a wonderful place to live.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom said. “It’s very personal.”

Jackie Anderson, another valley volunteer who gives her time to the Columbia Valley Arts Council, the Panorama Mountain Friends Program, and the Panorama Foundation, said the area is full of volunteer opportunities, you just have to seek them out.

“Find something you really enjoy, and I’m sure there’s someone who needs a volunteer for it,” she said.

“As a valley, I think we’re very rich with people who want to be involved.”

Pick trash to help pitch in

Anyone with the volunteer itch can contribute to the cleanliness of the beautiful Columbia Valley by helping to clean up ditches, hillsides, and town blocks during the upcoming Valley Pride day and Radium’s Trash Bash.

Radium’s Trash Bash is on Saturday, April 16th

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from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers will meet at Higher Ground Coffee Shop in Radium at 10 a.m. There will be a BBQ for volunteers afterwards.

Valley Pride day is on Saturday, April 23rd. Volunteers are asked to meet at Invermere’s Pothole Park at 10 a.m. for supplies and further instructions.

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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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HOCKEY NATIONALS

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A Chemical Reaction

The Canadian Cancer Society and Wildsight are running an evening to increase awareness of the effects of cosmetic pesticides on health and the environment. The night will include information about alternatives to chemical pesticides, community discussion and a film screening of the award-winning documentary A Chemical Reaction, about a small town that stood up to the giant chemical companies.

The event is at the Invermere Lions Hall on April 19th, starting at 6:30 p.m. Entry by donation.

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

Movie Review: Country Strong

Reviewed by KelseyVerboom Country Strong is like a country song: you’ll either love it, or you’ll find it grates on your nerves. I fell into the former, and even rewound the DVD to listen to my favourite singing performances again.

The film centres around Kelly Canter (Gwyneth Paltrow), a fallen country superstar fresh out of rehab, and a complicated love trapezoid between Canter, her husband James (Tim McGraw), and Canter’s opening acts, Beau Hutton (Garrett Hedlund) and Chiles Stanton (Leighton Meester).

When Kelly tries to reclaim her spot at the top of the country music scene, her emotional instability and alcohol addiction threaten to derail the whole tour.

Some of the script smacks of bad country lyrics, (“The first time I heard you sing, I thought that it must be what angels sound like. Thought I died and gone to heaven.”), and there are a few forced mini-storylines, like the strange recurring appearance of a baby quail in a wooden box. But overall, the strong performances from all four lead actors and their surprisingly good singing outshine the questionable parts.

Even Gossip Girl’s Meester held her own and proved she belongs on the big screen.

The actors, who all had strong voices to start with, were given extensive training beforehand to make them sound like authentic country crooners. They

did all their own performances, and they sound completely believable. Ironically, real-life country superstar Tim McGraw doesn’t warble a single note during the whole movie.

Without question the show-stealer of Country Song is Hedlund (from Troy and Tron), with his smooth, country boy demeanor and battered blue Ford pickup.

A farm boy since childhood, Hedlund prepped for the role by living in a cabin on Tim McGraw’s farm for a few months before filming began. Whatever he did paid off, because his performance is comparable to that of Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain.

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS Monday, April 18th:

Out & About

• 7:15 p.m.: Under His Wings, Ladies’ Night Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church in Invermere.

Guest speaker Ruth Furseth, retired international worker to China. Singing, food and fellowship. $8 per person. For info: 250-347-7750.

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

Tuesday, April 19th:

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication.

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

Toby Theatre • April 13th - 16th, 7:30 p.m.: Just Go With It. • April 20th - 23rd, 7:30 p.m.: Never Say Never.

• April 27th - 30th, 7:30 p.m.: CLOSED

Friday, April 15th:

• 6:30 p.m.: A Chemical Reaction, an award-winning documentary at Invermere Lions Hall. Presented by Canadian Cancer Society and Wildsight. Entry by donation.

• 7 p.m: Silver Strings ukulele concert and dessert night at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Silver collection at the door.

• 7:30 p.m.: White Water Black Gold at Edgewater Hall. New hi-def projector and state-of-the art sounds system. Admission is $5. Any donation is welcome. For info: 250-347-9660 or 250-347-9860.

• 7 p.m.: The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley hosts Annual General Meeting at the Bistro Family Restaurant. For info call Gail at 250-3426752 or Helen at 250-342-6789.

• 4 - 7 p.m.: Relay for Life BBQ at AG Valley Foods. Face painting, raffle and haircutting.

Saturday, April 16th:

Saturday, April 23rd:

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Radium Trash Bash with a BBQ afterwards. Organized by the Village of Radium Hot Springs. Meet at Higher Ground Coffee shop and bring gloves and brooms. All other supplies will be supplied. Bring a neighbour or two.

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Big Mama’s Swap and Sell Garage sale at Invermere Community Hall. Items include bikes, clothing, books, toys, and much more.

• 7 - 12 p.m.: 3rd Annual Galarama, glitz and glamour at Edgewater Community Hall. Vendors, demos, entertainment, snacks, girlie refreshments, door prizes. $15 per ticket. Includes transportation to and from Invermere and Radium. Invermere transportation sponsored by RayRay’s. Tickets available at Pip’s store and Nellie’s Salon in Radium.

For info: 250-270-0340.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Hot Dog and Hamburger BBQ at Home Hardware. Fundraising for Kootenay Baton Konnection’s 17 athletes attending the BC Provincial Baton Twirling Championships in Richmond, B.C.

Sunday, April 17th: • 5 p.m.: Cocktails with Honour and Awards dinner to follow at Royal Canadian Legion in Edgewater.

Ham and scalloped potatoes, veggies, salad, dessert and beverage. $12 per person. For info: 250-347-0044.

Friday, April 22nd:

Tuesday, April 26th: • 7:30 p.m.: Silent Picture Show from the 1920’s, starring Clara Bow at the Edgewater Hall. Piano improvisations by composer Robert Bruce on the Seiler Grand will accompany the movie. $15 for Adults, $10 for Seniors, $5 for Students and children are free. For info: 250-347-9660 or 250-347-9860.

Wednesday, April 27th: • 1:30 p.m.: Get ready for Wings over the Rockies short presentation at the Invermere Public Library.

Free seniors’ transportation from Columbia Garden Village and Lakeview Manor. Pick up at 1 p.m. and drop off at 2:15 p.m. For info: 250-342-6416 or visit invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Meet and Greet award-winning author Luanne Armstrong at the Invermere Public Library.

For info: 2350-342-6416 or invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 6:30 p.m.: Celebration of Dance at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Performances

by Community Dance Tree students. $10 for adults, $7 for children. Advance ticket sales only. Call 250342-3371.

Thursday, April 28th: • 6:30 p.m.: Celebration of Dance at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Performances

by Community Dance Tree students. $10 for adults, $7 for children. Advance ticket sales only. Call 250342-3371.

Friday, April 29th: • 6:30 p.m.: 1/4 Chicken BBQ Dinner at the Invermere Legion, Branch 71. Entertainment by Don Davis Quartet from Kimberley. For info: 250688-0640.

• 7:30 p.m.: The Friends of Kootenay presents World Heritage Site, In Your Backyard! at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Presentation

by Jim Thorsell, senior advisor UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee. Admission is $7.

Saturday, April 30th: • 8 a.m. - 12 noon: Pancake Breakfast and Yard Sale at Akisqnuk First Nation Arbour. $5.00 per table includes pancake breakfast. For info call Linda: 250342-6301.

• 9 a.m.: Registration starts for Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club’s Elmer Fudd Fun Shoot. Rabbit and low flying targets only. Two day event at Rauch Homestead Range. For info: 250341-3254, victhomas@telus.net or www.lwrodgun. org.

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April 15, 2011

Two local youths head to National Hockey Championship

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Two local youths from the Columbia Valley will be heading to Saskatoon to compete in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship during the last week of April.

RT Rice and TJ Bone, both of whom play minor midget hockey in Invermere, traveled to Merritt recently to try out for the provincial team along with 95 other potential players from around the province.

“They only picked 20 of us,” said RT. “There were kids from all over the place.” The tryout consisted of a variety of skill tests, as well as scrimmages, TJ said. “We were split into four teams. We both made it in our regular position of forward.”

Both RT and TJ have been playing hockey their whole lives, they said, and are extremely excited and honoured to be able to represent their province at a national competition.

“I think it’s a pretty good team,” TJ said.

“Last year not as many kids tried out so they had a lot of players to choose from this year.”

RT added that both he and TJ will be working on some skill development and fitness leading up to the competition, and felt it wouldn’t be too hard to jump in and start playing once they arrive in Saskatoon.

One of the coaches of the newly formed team, and Chief of the Kamloops Indian Band, Shane Gottfriedson said that RT and TJ stuck out as hard working players who he is very ex-

cited to have on board this year.

“When you’re looking at building a national level team you look for skilled players — guys that can fill in the first line role and secondary offence, and you want some shut-down guys for the third and fourth lines.

“We were looking for big, fullpower kids who can shoot the puck and make the plays and both RT and TJ worked hard at camp and impressed the coaches. They have good solid attitudes and the work ethic needed to make the team.”

Mr. Gottfriedson said the coaching staff had to make some tough choices this year, given the number of kids who tried out, but at the end of the day they will be heading to the nationals with confidence.

“A lot of good kids made the team and a lot of good kids didn’t make the team. We had some tough decisions we had to make with the cuts,” Mr. Gottfriedson said.

The team will gather in Kamloops on April 23rd for a practice before hopping on an overnight bus to Saskatoon.

The team has another practice on Monday, April 25th and the games start on READY TO REPRESENT — RT Rice and TJ Bone Tuesday, April 26th. look forward to representing B.C. at the upcoming Na“Our goal is to work hard as a team tional Aboriginal Hockey Championship in Saskatoon. and to do what it takes to win the chamPhoto By Joshua Estabrooks pionship,” Mr. Gottfriedson said.

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April 15, 2011 . . . LETTERS continued from Page 7

B.C. Fisheries says stocking triploid fish is the responsible approach

Dear Editor: In a letter written to The Columbia Valley Pioneer on April 1st, Richard Hoar claims that genetically modified rainbow trout are being stocked into British Columbia lakes. This is simply not true. Unfortunately, it seems Mr. Hoar has been misinformed about the differences between genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and triploid fish — the two are very different. As a representative of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C., I wanted to take this opportunity to clear up some of the confusion around this issue for your readers.

First, triploid fish are not GMOs as is suggested by the letter to the editor. Genetically modified animals are organisms that have had their DNA molecules altered by genetic engineering. On the other hand, triploid fish have the identical genetic composition as their (wild) parents. Triploidy is a condition that can occur naturally in salmon and trout (albeit at very low rates) that makes the affected animals reproductively sterile.

The B.C. Freshwater Fisheries Society uses a pressure-shocking process at the fertilization stage of egg development in our hatcheries to create entire groups of fish that are virtually 100% triploid. Through this relatively simple pressure-shocking process nothing genetic is introduced, moved or taken away — so the fish are not

“genetically modified” in any way.

Additionally, it was mentioned in the letter that triploid trout grow larger and faster. In fact, research in B.C. and elsewhere clearly demonstrates that triploid trout do not grow faster. However, as they never sexually mature they do tend to live longer and, if they are not caught, a few individuals may reach larger sizes — but this is not necessarily a bad thing in a recreational fishery!

Mr. Hoar correctly states that our sterility rates are generally between 98-100% so sometimes a few fish may remain reproductive but these fish are genetically identical to their (wild) parents. To be clear, triploid fish are not genetically modified and are used in the B.C. stocking program simply because they are reproductively sterile.

From a population genetics and fisheries management standpoint, the stocking of sterile fish in some situations allows fisheries managers to either protect wild stocks from genetic interaction with stocked fish or to provide angling opportunities where they otherwise would not exist, or both.

This is a progressive and responsible approach endorsed by both levels of government, as well as most conservation biologists and informed anglers.

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Hockey in the Rockies returns

April 15, 2011

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The popular Hockey in the Rockies hockey school is set to return to Invermere after a one-year hiatus.

The school did not run last summer while the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena was undergoing renovation work, but the week-long skills camp will be back in action this August.

Former New York Ranger Don Murdoch, and Colin Sinclair, former member of Team Canada and winner of the University Cup, head the school. Mr. Murdoch has 30 years of

experience with hockey schools, and he said he’s excited to once again put his experience to the ice this summer.

“We’d really love to see some local kids come out,” he said. “It would be nice to see one of these kids make it to the big leagues some day.”

Registration for the skill-building sessions is now open, and spaces are limited to 90 participants between the ages of 5-16 per week.

This is to ensure a 7:1 child to instructor ratio.

Students must have played one year of minor hockey. The school runs over two separate weeks in August (8th-12th and 15th-19th),

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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

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 the following items. There is an additional proposal for Part 16, Mobile Equipment.

• 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 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to permitting a worker riding on a rear-mounted work platform to retrieve traffic cones when the vehicle is backing up; • 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.

PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS Date May 3, 2011 May 10, 2011 May 12, 2011 May 31, 2011 June 2, 2011 Session Times:

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and will combine on-ice instruction, theory, and dryland training.

Participants will learn power skating, passing and shooting skills, protecting the puck, goal tending basics and how to correctly take opponents out of play.

Also taught during the program are the offensive and defensive systems, effective communication on and off the ice and the importance of attitude.

Registration for the program can be completed online at www.hockeyintherockies. com, or phone Don at 250-489-9389 or Colin at 403-793-5435 for more information.

Location Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort & Convention Centre 209 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, BC Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC Best Western Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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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Your Local

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals

Paul Glassford Sales Consultant $FMM t

Strata, Apartment & Commercial Property Management

For professional management of your strata corporation, overseen by a Certiďƒžed Property ManagerÂŽ, with the accounting done by a Certiďƒžed Management Accountant, please contact Bill Weissig

Bernie Raven

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

www.teamraven.ca

Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs

CPMÂŽ, RI, RPA, CPRPM, CLO, SMA, CRES.

Cell: (250) 342-7415 Office: (250) 341-6044 braven@cyberlink.bc.ca

Our six Strata Managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act of B.C. For more information regarding their extensive qualiďƒžcations and experience, please visit our website at www.mountaincreek.ca.

Phone: 250-341-6003

Email: bweissig@mountaincreek.ca

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Invermere Independently Owned and Operated 1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

Glenn Pomeroy

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: (250) 341-6046

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL DAVE SUTHERLAND AT 250-341-6299

HERE TO SERVE YOU FaceFair

• Dr. Hauschka – For healthy skin and mineral cosmetics • Norwex – Reducing chemicals in homes • Winalite – Feel better, naturally • Earthcalm.com • Organic Supplements – Why take anything but the best? (www.advantagehealthmatters.com) Dorothy Isted • 250-342-3826 • facefair@nanonow.ca

From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

Columbia Chiropractic Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

Certified ARTÂŽ & GrastonÂŽ provider #4 1008 8th Ave, Invermere BC 250-409-9628 columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

Saunders Irrigation Installation and maintenance Owner/Operators Tanner Saunders • Brodie Smith

1-250-270-2703 - Tanner Free 1-250-342-5673 - Brodie Estimate s saundersirrigation@gmail.com 4825 Dell Rd, Windermere, V0B 2L2

Coyote Concrete Ltd. Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444

• Ready Mix Concrete • Concrete Pumping • Over 50 colours available and in stock

• Concrete stamps for rent • Full range of coloured release agents for stamping • Commercial concrete sealer

• Retarder for exposed aggregate • DELIVERED ON TIME at a fair price • Full range of sand and gravel products.

All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

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

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

Complete Automotive Repairs • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

LICENSED

250-341-5096

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Kari & John Mason

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

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

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS.

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

Our vacation rental inquiries out number the homes we have available.

Let us introduce you to our “Boutique” style management services and show you how your vacation home can pay for itself.

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

Call or visit online

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs

PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca

DCS Plumbing & Heating

Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website:

• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CERTIFIED & LICENSED

Allan Gauthier

Tel: (250) 349-7586

Cell: (250) 489-8685 • Fax: (250) 349-7586 • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • GAS FITTING 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:

(250) 342-7100 (250) 342-7103

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Fairmont Outpost & Outdoors

ALL WORK

GUARANTEED

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24 hour emergency service

250-341-8501

250-426-9586

Senior Discount

Residential

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

Jesse Vader

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

250.341.5427

250.349.5564

FREE ESTIMATES

Under New Management!

New and Improved!

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

• Laser Wash • Car Wash • RV/Truck Bays Now Open • Local Discounts Apply

Time to clean the winter sludge from your eavestroughs. Fully Insured & WCB Covered.

4962 Fairmont Frontage • 250-342-1034

250.341.5426

Commercial

Ken Johnson

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

OVER

30

YEARS EXPERIENCE Now is the time to book your spring pruning!

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

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19 Wood Blinds

April 15, 2011

Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

• • • •

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

Gel N More Nails

by Leanne

• Renovations Inside & Out • Custom Decks • Design & Build • Finish Carpentry • Doors & Window Replacement Experts

ree Homes In c. iF eldt

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

FieldTreeHomes@aol.com Ph 250.341.5900 Bernie Veldboom • Invermere, BC

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

TopHomeservices Quality Fine Interior World

VACUUM CENTRE window fashions

Sales • Repairs • Warranty

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Phone: 250-342-9207

Need Blinds?

Gel Nails

Interior World

Nail Art Gel Toes

window fashions

Pedicures 14A Wolfe Crescent, Black Forest Heights

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Call Leanne at 250-688-0787

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs invermereelectric@gmail.com

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

FREE ESTIMATES INFRARED INSPECTIONS DETECT: HEAT/ENERGY LOSS, MOISTURE INTRUSION, FAULTY WIRING, ACTIVE MOLD, VERMIN & PESTS, NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 FAX: 250-345-2189 • E-mail: tobywood@shaw.ca 5026 Riverview Road, Fairmont, B.C. V0A 1L1

Same great team, same great service.

• • • •

RE-ROOFING, REPAIRS, NEW CONSTRUCTION ALL TYPES OF ROOFING LICENSED, INSURED AND FULL WCB 5” SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGHING

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

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Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

JOHN WOOD

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#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue Invermere, BC 250-341-6299 • ads@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Established 1976

Lake Auto Services

KARLFAST • 250-688-1200 • info@kootenayinfrared.ca www.kootenayinfrared.ca

N E W S PA P E R

FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE

LEVINE

ELECTRIC LTD. • Industrial • Commercial • Residential Service & Installations levine@telus.net

(250) 341-6929

Cont. #94968

“Serving the Columbia Valley since 1986”

Radium Hot Springs Esso

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

B.C. Hydro certified contractor for Power Smart Product Incentive Program (PIP) (Rebates for Lighting and Other Power Smart upgrades) Water/Sewer and Other Control Systems Maintenance and Repair Underground Wire Locating Electric Furnace Service and Repair

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HERE TO SERVE YOU LAMBERT-KIPP

Lambert

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

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

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Mike Cope

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

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

Open Monday - Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Our freshly made Sushi also available at AG Valley Foods 7 am - 10 pm

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Irrigation System Start-Up, Repairs & New Installation Paving Stone Patios, Driveways & Retaining Walls 250-688-1229 • colin.goldsmith@hotmail.com

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

Dean Hubman

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Certified Technician

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

250-342-3052

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

patco_dev@shaw.ca

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558 in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

Patco Developments Ltd.

(250) 347-9726

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

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

Invermere

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

Smitty’s Tree Service

25+ Years Experience • Dangerous Tree Removal • Tree Topping & Disposal • Pruning • Hedge Trimming • Lot Clearing

(250) 342-2611

250.342.1024

Journeyman Carpenters

Delicious Sushi

Al Smith

• Millwork • Cabinets • Stairs • Custom Framing • Renovations

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

Cell: (250) 342-5850 email: al_angie@shaw.ca

Digital Photography and Image Editing Gift Certificates Available!

250.342.5102 • morph-photo@telus.net

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

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

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April 15, 2011 ... ‘Redstreak won’t open for May long weekend’ continued from Page 3 “What that means is we will book more of our sites the golf courses, businesses who may normally see that in advance and there will be fewer available for drive-by traffic may not this year.” bookings.”

The work being done in Redstreak Campground is Until high season, Mr. Deck said the campground coinciding with a water and sewer improvement projclosure will actually benefit his business, but he doubts ect that will benefit the municipality of Radium Hot the situation will help the other businesses in the valley. Springs, said Mr. Leonard, and while the ground is be“For the valley as a whole, I will be one of the few ing disturbed the campground will be undergoing some businesses that this favours because if there are any improvements as well. number of short term folks who can’t get a place to stay “We are taking advantage of that to make a number here they will go somewhere else. So the restaurants, of improvements to 50 of our RV sites to make them

wider and to make them better for today’s modern-sized RVs.” The campground will also be putting in a new sanidump station as well as further improvements to the washroom facility, he said.

“Doing the infrastructure first allows us to get that underground work done and then move on to the stuff above ground. It doesn’t make sense to do the above ground stuff first.”

For updates: 250-347-9505.

HERE TO SERVE YOU “Serving the Columbia Valley”

250-342-1355

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

The Deck Guy • Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

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

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

Kathy Tyson 23 A Wolf Crescent Black Forest Heights Invermere BC V0A 1K2

Tysunique C lothing Custom Sewing & Alterations For All Ages

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

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

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

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles THE WATER & AIR COMPANY

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

Our deadline to book advertising is Monday at noon.

N E W S PA P E R

To place an ad please call: 250-341-6299 or e-mail: ads@cv-pioneer.com

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

THE WATER YOU DRINK – Reverse Osmosis, Whole House Filtration, UV Disinfection & Softeners THE AIR YOU BREATHE – Furnace & Duct Cleaning Call (250) 342-5089 385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

• 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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Pioneer Classifieds GARAGE/YARD SALES

GARAGE/YARD SALES

thank you

Motel Tyrol – 5016 Hwy 93 Radium.

April 16, 2011. Starts at 9am.

Garage Sale April 16 at 9am. 1004 11th Ave in Invermere. Items include, décor vases, clothing, kids items, tv, dvd’s, games, Kwasawki Jet-Ski with trailer and much more.

Yard Sale April 16, 9am in Brisco.

Turn at Brisco Sawmill and follow signs to Patty’s Greenhouse. Items for sale include bikes, TVs, lawn mower, small and ride-on Rototiller and much more

Big Mama’s Swap & Sell hosting a Garage Sale at Invermere Community Hall. April 16, 10am1pm. At least 14 families worth of stuff. Items include bikes, clothing, books, toys, and much more.

s obituary s Alexander Maxwell Callander Born Falkirk Scotland May 23, 1924 – April 9, 2011 Longtime Windermere resident, Alex Callander passed away at the Invermere Hospital surrounded by friends and family.

Alex liked the outdoors and was fond of fishing, hunting and golf and had been a member of the Windermere Golf Course for the past many years.

Alex, was predeceased by his wife Anne in 1988. He is survived by his three sons Rob (Carey), Bruce (Elaine), and Rich Callander. Six grandchildren, Adrian, Michael, Tanner, McKenna, R.J., Ashley and his beloved dog Shadow, and two brothers Robert (Erla) and Ken (Barb).

Alex loved a good crib game with friends and family, and took many loonies off the other opponents.

Alex was a veteran and served in the Navy as an Able Bodied Seaman on the HMS Nabob patrolling the North Atlantic Ocean.

Many people who grew to know him over his long life, will sadly miss Alex.

Thanks to all our family and friends for their ongoing support during this time, and special thanks to Julie Saunders, his fishing partner and special friend.

The family wishes to extend its thanks to the staff at the Invermere District Hospital.

A memorial service will be held in the Summer of 2011. Details will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the: Canadian Diabetes Association 1589 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7

Thank you from the family of Michael James Hansen.

July 21, 1984 - June 27, 2010 The Hansen family would like to thank the person who came to Michael’s aid after his car accident on June 13, 2010. Your help gave Michael a chance to fight for his life. Thank you to the Invermere Hospital, STARS Air Ambulance, RCMP and the Foothills ICU. We would also like to thank Michael’s co-workers at the Copper Point Resort for their generosity and thoughtfulness during this difficult time ­— JDL Construction Management & Rohit Communities, Mac Contracting, Kermo, Gleco’s Painting, and so many other individuals. Although Michael worked with you for only a short period of time, you reached out to our family to lend comfort and support.

Michael died June 27, 2010 from complications following the car accident, but he lived a full life. He enjoyed life and the adventures it offered — travelling, skydiving, bungee jumping, rock climbing, hiking, windsurfing, and martial arts.

Family and friends were blessed to have him in their lives, and we have been blessed by your actions.

ANNOUNCEMENT 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.

• • • •

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

ANNOUNCEMENT

cheers & jeers

storage

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.

Jeers to the dirtbikers who tear up the Nature Trust property.

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

10% off at The Windy Café!

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

LOST AND FOUND iPhone found in the industrial area by the recycling bins. 250-3423886 or 403-281-0858.

cheers & jeers Jeers to those drivers who cut through the Syndicate Boardshop parking lot to avoid the dreaded red light (which is green 99% of the time). You are not saving time . . . you are creating a hazard. Kids shop here, and, often skateboard in our parking lot. Get Lost!

Cheers to Mr. Constable and to the D.T.S.S. Stage Band for such as enjoyable night of music and dance at the Big Band Dance. Well Done!

Cheers to Panorama Mountain Resort for having a great Locals Day. It was much appreciated !

Columbia Garden Village would like to send out Cheers to all our volunteers, and, a special Cheers to Winderberry Nursery and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.For helping us “Plant the seeds of kindness.” We are full of gratitude for all your kindness.

Cheers to the Saskatchewan people for returning my lost wallet by the Dollar Store. Thank You Jeers to the Invermere RCMP. Police work is not supposed to be a joke.

storage

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

Office located upstairs at Frater Landing (above Columbia Trading) in downtown Inveremere 140 sq ft. $275 + HST. Available May 1st . Call 250-342-5521 for more information.

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

commercial Property

FOR LEASE 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

FOR LEASE PRIME COMMERCIAL SPACE

5019 Fairmont Resort Rd., Fairmont Hot Springs C-1 zoning; retail/office. Reasonable rates.

Call 250-345-6654 or 250-342-1735 Please leave a message.

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April 15, 2011 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

ACREAGES AND LOTS

Looking for a roomie with good karma and a cheery disposition. I live in a new home in Invermere.

Storage space, W/D, internet, hydro, phone included. Beautiful garden in summer. Walking/biking trails nearby. Call 250-341-5192 for more info and with your good references.

MAIN FLOOR SUITE, available immediately. Two minute walk to all the schools. 1,400 sq.ft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, private laundry, covered parking, large deck and fenced yard. $1000 + ½ hydro. Call Jenny Bueckert, Maxwell Realty Invermere, 250-342-5711, info@ jennyb.ca.

FOR RENT

One bdrm home + detached studio on acerage w/ raised garden beds, $850/mo, hydro, A/D included. N/S. 250-342-3381.

One bdrm, fully furnished condo for rent. $800/month, $1000 DD, N/S, N/P, underground parking available, utilities included.

Located in Radium, at the Pinewood Condos. Available May 1st , 403-818-8777.

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

SUITE FOR RENT

Radium Hot Springs, B.C., Available May 1st, 2011, large, bright, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, walk-out suite. Nice patio and private entrance with six appliances. $700/month plus utilities, except water. N/S, N/P, DD $350. Email larch3@telus.net or call 403-651-9346. See pics and AD ID 271752465 on kijiji.ca.

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

Contact Joan at 250-342-7517 for viewing.

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS. Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2 bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard.

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, NP. Utilities not included. Available immediately, 250-342-8781.

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

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.

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

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

Fully furnished, 1 bdrm basement suite for rent. In Invermere close to all amenities $700/month, DD required, N/S, N/P, utilities included. Long-term tenant wanted. Available immediately.

250-342-3832.

Invermere, 2 bdrm, fridge, stove, N/S, N/P, no partiers, long term only, references required. $900/ month plus utilities. 250-3429446.

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

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

1 brdrm suite, long term, N/S, suitable for mature responsible quiet person. 250-341-2084.

3 bdrm upper suite, $1175/month, utilities included, jacuzzi tub, and fireplace. Available May 1. 250270-0745.

HOUSE FOR RENT Columbia Lake / Canal Flats, Very Clean, 2 bdrm, new W/D, laminate floors, huge yard, close to beach and school, 10 minutes to Fairmont, $750 + utilties. Rent may be negotiable. Available May 1st. 250-342-6899.

In Radium, cozy, bright, 2 bdrm trailer on large lot. Two outbuildings for lots of storage, N/S, $800/month 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.

Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

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.

Centrally located in Invermere, bright, 2 bdrm house, large yard, storage, F/S, W/D, $950/month plus utilities, N/S, available May 1st. 250-347-9086.

Invermere, house near Sobeys, 3 bdrm, 3.5 bathrooms, all major appliances, A/C, soft water, hardwood, F/P, audio, garage, $1,400 plus utilities. Current reference and $700 SD mandatory.

Quiet L/T tenants only, N/P, 250342-5229.

Large, new, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, ½ duplex w/ lake view in Invermere.

Walk to lake or downtown.

Attached garage, N/P, N/S, $1100 + utilities, available May 15, 250341-7700.

Invermere: Charming, 4 bdrm, 2 bath home. Near Kinsmen Beach.

N/S, N/P, available April 1st, $1400/ month plus utilities. References and DD required. 403-246-6680.

First month FREE! 5 appliances, available May 1st, $1350/month, N/S, pets negotiable, 403-4601764.

2 bdrm Townhouse for rent in Edgewater. End unit, yard access, indoor pets ok. Responsible renters only. $800/month plus utilities, DD required. Available immediately, 250-341-8775.

Comfortable 1 bdrm house in Invermere available May 1st, $650.00 includes utilities. 250342-3841.

CONDO FOR RENT Windermere Lakeview Meadows Spacious luxury, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 storey, premium finishing, large decks, bright, open views, major appliances, elevator access, secured underground double parking and storage, recreation centre w/indoor pools, fitness, games rooms, private beach, boat dock, sports courts, playgrounds N/S, N/P, DD, references, $1,800/ month, includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own options. Avail immediately, 250-688-0512.

2 bdrm + Den, 2 bath, lake view, The Point, 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, lindseyjcampbell@yahoo.ca.

Pinewood, main floor, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, heated parking, N/S, $850/month including utilities.

250-341-7448, 403-328-2944.

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

2 bdrm, fully furnished, ground floor apartment for rent. All utilities, cable and laundry facilities included. $900/month plus DD, N/S, references. Long term preferred. Only 1 ½ blocks from downtown Invermere. Available May 7th. Phone 250-342-9712.

Hillcrest Apartments has 2bdrm apartments, $800/month, utilities included, fully furnished, all in.

250-341-1182.

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

Radium Golf Course, .24 acre lot backing unto Springs Golf Course, #93 Pinecone Lane, $220,000 negotiable, 250-341-5996.

HOMES FOR SALE BRIGHT, OPEN, VAULTED, MODERN INTERIOR, 4 bdrm home. Large property panoramic mountain views. Kijiji 258101441, 2125 Pinetree Place, Invermere, $419,000. No HST. Phone 250-3427329. Open House Saturday 9-12.

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.

HomeS For Sale

OPEN HOUSE

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Rockies West Realty Invermere

758 Westridge Dr., Invermere Saturday, April 16th 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hosted by Brenda Braund-Read, Cell: 250-342-1146 Representative, Royal LePage www.brendabraundread.com

Recreational vehicles

SNOWMOBILE SERVICE SPECIAL

Pinewood in Radium, 3bdrm, fireplace, A/C, underground parking, laundry. Available May 1st, $1200/month utilities included, 403-875-0214.

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

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

250-342-6255.

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

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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WANTED

VEHICLES FOR SALE

SERVICES

Wanted: Used car, cheap ($500$1,000) for local use around Invermere. Please call: 778-9280246.

2001 Ford Focus SE, dark blue, charcoal interior. In superior condition. Only 97,500 kms, very fuel efficient, low maintenance, enjoyable smaller car. New windshield, Toyo Tires mounted, 2 Toyo summer tires included.

Meticulous care taken.$5995.00.

Call 250-342-0780 to view and for further information.

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

Interested in sharing a car? I need a car for local trips and occasional weekend trips April-Sept. I can help you make your car payments!

Interested? Please call 778-9280246.

MISC. FOR SALE Top quality Hay and Straw, alfalfa/grass round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch. 250-342-0617.

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. $150, 250-341-5956.

Cultured Stone, approximately 250 sq.ft. of Coronado Dakota Brown Ledge stone and Field Stone mix. $450 OBO, phone 403-701-1862 Utility trailer (Snowbear), 63” Sony HDTV, call Dwayne, 250-347-9402.

Moving Sale. Appliances, furniture, plants, lights, construction tools and equipment. Call 250-347-9199 for list and viewing.

Tanning Bed for sale with face tanner. In good condition. 300 hrs left on bulbs, $1500 obo, 250-3421010.

2 white water kayaks-Jackson Superhero $800, Eskimo $200.

1959 shasta 12ft RV Trailer $1000.250-342-5419.

2 Floral Hide-A-Beds for sale $50 each. 403-938-0464.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1997 GMC, ¾ ton, 4X4, 350 auto (rebuilt). New paint, battery, undercoat, excellent stereo, A/C, tilt, cruise, good tires, trailer hitch/ heavy brake suspension, $6200, 250-342-5308.

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

Vacuums

Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net.

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

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

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

Call 250-688-0213.

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

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

Renew & Restore Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning, Re-grouting, Repair and Sealing of Tile, Grout, Slate, and Stone. Commercial and Residential 35 Years Experience New installations also available.

250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca.

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 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.

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

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.

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

Renovations, additions , painting, repairs, decks, misc. etc. 35 years residential experience, reliable and courteous. Phone 250-342-7329.

Bill.

April 15, 2011

SERVICES Invermere Sharpening Carbide and Steel Sharpening Services Carbide Saw Re-Tipping Saw-Blades, Router-Bits, PlannerKnives, Hole-Saws, Ice Auger Blades, Knives, Scissors, and Much More, 250-341-5447, 345 Blair St. Athalmer

HELP WANTED Want to set your own schedule?

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

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

Interested? Call 250-342-0399.

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.

Summer Student PoSition CommuniCationS aSSiStant CBT has an opening in the Castlegar office for a Communications Assistant (term, four-month summer student position).

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

Twitter Please forward resumes to dstewart@cbt.org by noon (Pacific) April 20, 2011 for consideration.

www.cbt.org • 1.800.505.8998

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

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

Part-time nanny, beginning May 1st , for two children aged 2 and 6 months. Work from our home 3 days per week. References required. Wage dependent on experience. 250-688-0061.

Seeking mother to participate in part-time nanny share. 250-6880061.

Your Private Connection hiring an experienced window washer. Also looking for general labourer and lawn maintenance personnel. Wage based on experience. F/T and P/T positions. Driver’s license preferred.

Contact Darryl at 250-342-7622 or email yourprivateconnection@ yahoo.com.

Panorama Mountain Village is currently recruiting for the following year round positions;

Timeshare Accountant Front Desk Supervisor Reservations Agent First Cook

Full-time, year-round Wage Rate: $12.70 – 14.00 • Start Date: As soon as possible - - - - - - -

Expectations of the role Strong skills in hot cooking, sauces, soups, etc Coordinating final stages of food preparation, ensuring high quality delivery Ability to work all resort kitchen stations Leading other cooks by example Assessment of food preparation requirements Ensure adherence to both Panorama and provincial health and safety standards Able to input orders in Sysco computer system

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Experience / Qualifications: Experience leading others in the kitchen 3+ years progressive experience in a high volume kitchen Experience in working the stations of a multiple outlet operation Some knowledge of the Catering/Conventions operation Able to stand for long periods of time Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs Strong communication skills To view all job descriptions including seasonal employment, please visit us at www.panoramaresort.com/employment and apply on-line.

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

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April 15, 2011

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Invermere Petro-Canada is currently accepting applications for F/T and P/T employment.

Applicants should apply in person with resume to Invermere PetroCanada, 185 Laurier Street, Athalmere, BC.

Radium Liquor Store is now accepting applications for a P/T Clerk position. Applicants must have Serving It Right certificate, be physically fit, reliable and must be able to work flexible shifts; including evenings and weekends.

Knowledge of wines and spirits a definite asset. Apply, with resume, in person to the Radium Liquor Store, beside the Horsethief Creek Pub and Eatery, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

Rib Ranch Restaurant at Skookum Inn in Windermere is now hiring experienced line cooks, F/T and P/T. Email resume to ribranchbc@gmail.com or apply in person. 250-341-3333.

Horsethief Creek Pub and Eatery is now accepting applications for Bartenders/Servers. Must have Serving It Right; excellent customer service skills, cash handling experience and be available for evenings and weekends. Apply with resume, in person to Horsethief Creek Pub and Eatery, by email to horsethiefpub@ telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

If you possess above-average attention to detail and can work independently please apply to Jodi at The Valley Shine Shop in person with resume. Starting wage dependent on experience. Will provide complete training. 250342-7611.

Peppi’s Pizza Restaurant hiring all positions for summer cooks, servers, dishes/prep. Email resume to p.fuel@yahoo.ca.

AG Valley Foods is seeking a Deli/ Bakery employee. Experience preferred but not required. Please bring in resume to Eric or Greg,

Regional District of

Back Country Jack’s is now accepting resumes for servers.

Must be conscientious, social, hardworking. Drop off resumes between 3:30-5:00 pm daily or email to robertsatbcj@hotmail. com.

Windermere Water System Upgrade Vote

Part-time go-cart mechanic wanted starting immediately, starting May moving to full time.

Copper City Amusement Park 250688-0711.

Employment Opportunity Terravista is a Windermere lakeshore condominium complex containing 108 units situated on approximately forty acres of grounds. We operate our own water and sewage treatment facilities and marina.

We currently have available a permanent part-time position for a mature, self-directing individual to support our On-site Superintendent during “days off” and periods of higher work loads.

Preferred candidates will have, or be willing to acquire, on a reimbursable basis, a Sewer and Water Plant Certification. He or she will also have some experience with landscape maintenance and the operation of grounds equipment and may possess some mechanical aptitude or carpentry skills.

If this sounds like you, and you would enjoy some flexibility in your schedule and work in a community environment, we’d be happy to hear from you.

Please send your resume to Dani Tschudin at Terrav@telus.net or fax to 250-342-3005.

Inspiring Careers Start Here.

Une

Carrière Stimulante Commence Chez Nous.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALIST I (AQUATICS) (GT 03) 2011 Term employment opportunity (Existing Resources) Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit Salary $50 050 to $56 751 per year To Apply please visit our website:

www.pc.gc.ca/mpcareers

SPÉCIALISTE I, GESTION DES RESSOURCES ET SÉCURITÉ PUBLIQUE (MILIEUX AQUATIGUES (GT-3)

Possibilité d’emploi d’une durée déterminée - 2011 (ressources existantes) Unité de gestion du secteur de Lake Louise et des parcs nationaux Yoho et Kootenay Traitement : De 50 050 $ à 56 751 $ par année Pour présenter une demande, visitez notre site sur les carrières :

www.pc.gc.ca/carrierespm

East Kootenay Advance Elector Registration

Are you eligible to vote at the Windermere Water System Upgrade Vote on June 25, 2011? Is your name on the current list of electors?

If you are not sure, you can find out by calling or visiting the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) office, 19 – 24 Avenue South, Cranbrook (Phone 250-489-2791). The office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).

Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the RDEK office until 4:30 pm on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period May 11, 2011 to June 26, 2011.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS RESIDENT ELECTORS: • age 18 or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the Windermere Community Water System Local Service Area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • age 18 or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the Windermere Community Water System Local Service Area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

Notice of Applications For Scrutineers On Saturday, June 25, 2011 qualified electors within the Windermere Community Water System Local Service Area will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Regional District of East Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 2301 and No. 2302 to: • borrow up to $2,230,000 amortized over 25 years to purchase access to treated water and upgrade the Windermere Community Water System; and • increase the maximum annual requisition for the Windermere Community Water System Local Service to $340,000?”

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed IF applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed if sufficient applications are received.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the RDEK office, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC during regular office days and hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm): FROM: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 TO: Friday, May 13, 2011 Application forms are available at the RDEK office at 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted at 250-489-2791 or toll-free at 1-888-478-7335: Shannon Moskal, Chief Election Officer Jennifer MacDonald, Deputy Chief Election Officer

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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April 15, 2011

Local photographer embarks on year-long picture project

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Well-known local photographer, Marlene Chabot, began 2011 with an ambitious photo project: to take a photo a day for 365 days.

She started this visual journey on January 1st, and has been developing a dedicated following of photo aficionados ever since.

The idea was passed on to her by a good friend and Ms. Chabot, who was born and raised in the valley, said she figured it would help her hone her skills even further.

“The idea is to be using your camera every day,” she explained. “I have taken quite a few courses focusing on photography but the last 90-plus days I have learned so much just because I am thinking about it every day, I am doing it every day, and looking at things differently every day.”

Through the lens of her digital SLR camera, Ms. Chabot has an eye for making the everyday beautiful.

She refers to her style as lifestyle photography: capturing candid portraits of people, extreme close ups (macro) of everyday objects, and still life shots of anything and everything.

Ms. Chabot uses the photo editing program Photoshop to put the finishing touches on her pictures, and she sometimes spends hours working on a single image for upload. The website used to present her photos, 365project.org, has become a much-frequented place for photographers and lovers of good photography to share and discuss their works.

“The site is kind of like Facebook, and it tracks your followers and people can comment on each other’s photos,” Ms. Chabot said. “Some people use Photoshop, some are beginners, and some are even iPhone photos.

“The idea is to just bring photographers together and

it is a great way to learn because I put a photo up every day and look at the comments from other photographers.

The feedback has really been amazing. People are really, really enjoying it.”

The collaborative environment Ms. Chabot is a part of functions as both a place to receive advice from other photographers, as well as a bank of photographic ideas for days when she is stumped on what to shoot.

“I get lots of ideas by looking at some of the photos. It’s been really exciting connecting with other photographers and sharing ideas.”

Adding to her photographs, Ms. Chabot attaches inspirational quotes to her submissions, as a way of sending out positive thoughts and energy every day to not only the online community she is a part of but also to her ever growing e-mail list of dedicated followers.

“Good friends, fine food, and laughter fill our ‘soles’ with gratitude,” is one such quote, which appears on the above right photo, Gratitude.

Ms. Chabot will be giving away a professional portrait shoot valued at $250-$300 every month by drawing a name from her e-mail list.

For more information on this or on the 365 Project visit www.marlenechabot.com, or contact Ms. Chabot at marlene@mackena.com.

SHUTTERBUG — Local photographer Marlene Chabot (above centre) has snapped more than 8,000 photos to get the first 100 images in her 365-day photography project. Top to bottom: A collage of Ms. Chabot’s first 100 photos; Gratitude; Granana; and Kootenay River.

Photos by Marlene Chabot

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Located in the Skookum Inn • Hwy 93/95 • 250 -341-3333

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April 15, 2011

FAITH

Holy Week is upon us

By Katherine Hough, Interim Priest in Charge Windermere Valley Shared Ministry Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week — a time when Christians follow the great events leading to Jesus’ death and Christ’s resurrection.

We join the crowds welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem as the new messiah.

Maundy Thursday begins the great Triduum (three days) prior to Easter. We gather with Jesus and the disciples (men and women) where Jesus first washes their feet and then shares with them his last meal as a free man.

Some will spend the rest of the night in vigil in response to Jesus’ complaint that none of his followers could spend even one hour in prayer with him without falling asleep.

Good Friday finds us walking the road to Golgotha to the foot of the cross and watching Jesus die. We leave

with the others and wait in anticipation for the first glad news of Easter — He is not here! He is risen!

At Easter, the whole earth rejoices. This is the day that the promise of God has been kept — death no longer has a hold on us and all humanity has been given the gift of eternal life.

However, before we get to celebrate, it is important that we make that walk to the cross. If we neglect this important component it is hard to experience the grace of God’s gift. To say that we ‘live beyond the cross’ is, in fact, to deny the gift.

Moving from the ‘high’ of Palm Sunday to the triumph of Easter without going to the cross does us both spiritual and psychological damage. It allows us to live in the foam of emotion without the plumbing the depths.

To recognise the horror of crucifixion, the horror that we continue to perpetrate around the world with our wars and deprivations, forces us to acknowledge our personal failures and our complicity in national and global events.

It is standing in the shadow of the cross where we gain our strength to become peacemakers, the strength to love and embrace all others as our brothers and sisters.

Holy Week is not for the faint-hearted, but the rewards are priceless.

Valley Churches

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, April 17th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “Prayer For The Church”...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 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Interim Priest in Charge 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.

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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You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Invermere boogies at the Big Band Dance Akram Almaktory takes Jennifer Chen for a spin on the dance floor (pictured, at centre) at the 28th annual Big Band Dance on Saturday, April 9th. The floor at Invermere Community Hall was hopping to the musical stylings of the David Thompson Secondary School Stage Band.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

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

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28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 15, 2011

PioNEER oN THE ROAD

Have Pioneer, will travel Our readers have been enjoying the sights this week, along with their trusty copy of The Pioneer.

Top: Betty Wood, Melva Barrault, Marlis Hess, Marg Hodson, Micky Hess and Dee Reber (left to right) on a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada; Middle: Karen and Rob Bedford of Radium Hot Springs at Diamond Head in Hawaii; Bottom: Cara Jaskela in Cancun, Mexico. To enter the contest, simply snap your picture with The Pioneer while on your travels and send it to info@ cv-pioneer.com or drop it off at #8, 1008-8th Avenue, Invermere. You could win a trip for two to a Calgary Flames game, plus overnight accommodation, courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World.