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SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT – Kaitlynn Baes, 9, and her dad, Tim, proudly show off the whopping, 13-pound bull trout that earned Kaitlynn provincial recognition from the British Columbia Wildlife Federation, and a trophy from the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club.

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Avid fisher Kaitlynn Baes earned major bragging rights when she landed a bulging bull trout during a family fishing trip near White River last year.

The 9-year-old was fishing with her father, Tim, when he handed over the rod to see if her luck was better than his.

Minutes later, Kaitlynn felt a giant tug on the line.

“I told my dad, ‘I’m going to fall in, or I’m going to let go of my rod,’” she said. “I was really excited, but also kind of scared.”

The 8-foot rod Kaitlynn was holding bowed heavily while they reeled in the fish, but eventually the 30.5-inch, 13-pound bull trout was hers. The family later ate the fish and enjoyed the fruits of Kaitlynn’s lucky strike, although Kaitlynn said she enjoyed catching it more than she liked its taste.

Kaitlynn’s catch didn’t go unnoticed by the local and provincial fishing communities. On April 21st, the elementary school student was honoured with a trophy from the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club for catching the largest bull trout of 2010, as well as a plaque from the B.C. Wildlife Federation for the 2010 Lee Straight Memorial Award.

She plans to take her awards to school and share her story with classmates.

Like any good fisherman, Kaitlynn wouldn’t reveal the exact location of her catch, but she said she used a rubber fish bait to land the trout.

Kaitlynn, who has been fishing since she could hold a rod at age two, plans to be back on shore this summer. Her fishing advice is simple, but wise.

“Be patient,” she said.

Katilynn lives in Radium Hot Springs with her parents, Danica and Tim Baes.

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Public question MP candidates at forum Independent.

In terms of Canada’s role in the global community, all three agreed that the country must get back to what made With only days to go before the fedit a strong voice for peace in the world. eral election, the race continued for the The reputation of the country has sufMP seat for the Kootenay-Columbia fered under the Conservatives, Mr. Bush riding during an all-candidates’ forum said, as it is no longer acting as an interat David Thompson Secondary School mediary, and is more or less trying to fit on April 19th. A packed theatre of nearly in to the American military machine.

200 voters came to watch and listen to Mr. Shmigelsky said he was very their potential representatives. disappointed that Canada lost its seat Three of the five candidates were in on the United Nations Security Counattendance, while two were absent. Libercil, but said it was a result of Prime Minal candidate Betty Aitchison, New Demister Stephen Harper’s blatant disregard ocrat candidate Mark Shmigelsky, and Independent candidate Brent Bush were IN THE HOT SEAT — Hopeful candidates, Betty Aitchison, Mark Shmigelsky and for the U.N. Ms. Aitchison added that sending present to answer questions and convince Brent Bush address questions asked by attendees of an all-candidates’ forum in Invermere. billions of dollars on unmanned planes voters why they should be elected.

Photo By Joshua Estabrooks “doesn’t show a lot of heart.” and more William Green of the Green Party support is needed for veterans. All three sent a letter of regret and a brief statement in light of his absence. Conservative candidate issues, and that the decision regarding Jumbo should candidates strongly support Canada’s military personDavid Wilks was also missing, which left many in at- have been kept at the local level. Mr. Shmigelsky nel.

Addressing the issue of healthcare Ms. Aitchison agreed, saying that local input is imperative on an istendance questioning his commitment to the area.

Gordon Bagan of the Rotary Club, which hosted sue such as Jumbo. Ms. Aitchison said that she was not said that her party is strongly committed to improving Canada’s healthcare system, and feels it should be the event with the Lions Club, said the date was set too familiar with the issue.

With regards to municipal infrastructure and the expanded to include dental. Mr. Shmigelsky said that in consultation with Mr. Wilks’ campaign staff, but he cancelled at the last minute. The three candidates in at- challenges faced by local governments to find sus- healthcare does need improvement, and it is time for tendance made note that Mr. Wilks had been absent tainable funding, Mr. Shmigelsky said that the NDP government to “think outside the box.” National stratfrom the majority of all candidates’ forums in other would add an extra cent from the Gas Tax to go to- egies need to be developed and implemented for a vawards municipal infrastructure, as well as support riety of issues, including, but not limited to, homelesstowns. ness, Alzheimer’s and other emerging problems within After the opening statements, a lively question- green initiatives in communities.

Ms. Aitchison said that the issue is addressed in the country, he said. and-answer period ensued, beginning with a loaded Mr. Bush said he would like to see a pharmacare query regarding Jumbo Glacier Resort, and whether the Liberal platform, but did not go into specifics. the potential MPs supported residents having a say in Mr. Bush took the chance to warn residents about the program, increasing the use of generic drugs within growing trend in private infrastructure management the system to bring overall costs down, as well as more local land use issues.

Mr. Bush stated that people in a specific area agreements occurring under the Conservative govern- emphasis on preventative health measures.

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Detachment Open House A reminder, the Columbia Valley detachment open house is coming up on May 11th, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. All detachment toys — ATVs, snow machines, boats and cars — will be available to view, and the police dog will be on hand, along with food provided by Lions Club and Tim Hortons.

Fraudulent letters in the mail Recently some of our citizens may have received letters advising them that they won a free trip. The letter claim that all you need to do is send money to cover the tax and whatever else is needed before you receive your prize. Do not fall for this.

• On April 21st, the detachment received a complaint of a hit-and-run in the Invermere Courthouse parking lot. A 2011 Toyota was damaged. The driver of the offending car was located. Fortunately for the driver, the victim of the hit-and-run did not want to pursue charges but simply wanted an accident report.

The licence plate of the offending vehicle was obtained and the driver or owner could have easily been charged.

• On April 22nd, at 2:20 a.m., police pulled over a vehicle after observing it speeding in the downtown area. The 27-year-old male driver from Invermere displayed symptoms of being impaired and was given a demand for a breath sample. The driver failed and as a result his licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 30 days.

• On April 22nd, at 8:30 a.m., after a complaint from a male in Alberta of an interrupted phone call to someone in the local area, police attended local RV parks and located a 45-year-old female from Canmore who required assistance. A domestic argument was taking place, with no assault. She was provided

assistance to return to her residence in Alberta.

• On April 22nd, officers responded to a break-and-enter of a seasonal home in the 1700 block of 2nd Avenue, Invermere. A large number of household items were stolen, including a 42-inch and a 36-inch LCD television, stereo equipment, two Carol Evans paintings, a wooden owl carving, glass coffee table and two end tables along with lamps.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment.

The old Polygraph trick When we press the microphone to talk on the police radio, a bright, red light comes on. The microphone is attached to a very long, thick cord so we can move around, long enough that even standing outside the car we’re able to make it reach.

Many years ago I was investigating a minor theft complaint. It just so happened that a young boy, probably aged 10 to 12, was the main suspect in this theft.

He was actually seen taking the bike. My job was to get the truth, retrieve the bike and let the parents deal with the young fellow. I happened to see the kid on the street and I called him over, asking point blank if he was responsible for the theft. Of course he replied that he wasn’t involved.

I told him I could find out the truth because all our cars have lie detectors. I asked him to give me his arm. I wrapped the microphone cord around his arm and pointed to the button near the radio. I advised the young man that I would ask again and if that red light went on it meant he was lying.

“Did you steal the bike?” I asked. “No,” he said again. As he did, I hit the talk button and the red light went on. I got my confession, retrieved the stolen property and let Mom and Dad hand out the consequences. Sometimes you have to think outside the box to get the job done.

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Voters encounter delays at Invermere’s advance polls

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Voters were met with line-ups and up to a one-anda-half hour wait when they arrived to cast their ballots at Invermere Community Hall on Monday, April 25th.

The advance federal election polls, which were open on Friday, Saturday and Monday, from noon to 8 p.m., experienced a higher turnout than in the 2008 election, reported Leanne Jensen, Chief Returning Officer for the Kootenay-Columbia riding.

But some voters who arrived at the Community Hall on Monday to choose between the five local candidates were left standing in line as the two staff members for Elections Canada worked to keep up with demand.

“There was a wait. There was no doubt about it,” said Maureen Szott, who arrived shortly after 1 p.m. on Monday to cast her vote. “I was waiting for an hour and 20 minutes, but everyone was having fun with it ... for sure there were over 30 people waiting.”

Other attendees reported delays of more than an hour on Monday, when voter turnout was at its

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highest, but emphasized that staff did everything they could to keep the lines moving.

“They were set up fine for dealing with people person by person, but I don’t think anyone anticipated the numbers,” said Invermere councillor Bob Campsall. “Had there been another table set up it would have expedited things.”

An estimated 7,237 voters chose to make use of the advance polls in the Kootenay-Columbia riding, Elections Canada reports. Turnout was lower on Friday than in 2008, Ms. Jensen said, but picked up on Saturday, with the highest volume coming on Monday afternoon.

“It depends on what time of day you go,” she added. “Usually we have people waiting when the doors open at 12 p.m., so you might wait longer then. By late afternoon people can turn up, vote and leave in about 10 minutes.”

Voter turnout at advance polls was up 35 per cent from the 2008 election, Elections Canada recorded, with an approximate total of 2,056,001 voters across the nation. The general election will be held across Canada on Monday, May 2nd.

By Pioneer Staff

The 530 students of David Thompson Secondary School have been getting a true taste of election fever. The school has been busy hosting a complete mock election process through a program called Canada Student Vote.

Five groups of Grade 11 students were assigned to each political party, and after researching their party’s platform, have been campaigning for a vote. The entire student body will cast their votes — using ballots, ballot boxes, and privacy screens just like the real election — this Friday.

The students aren’t allowed to reveal the results of their vote until the federal election is finished, at which time they will compare the national results with their own.

“The whole process engages kids about federal politics and the election,” said Werner Kopp, one of the teachers organizing the program. “Hopefully it will help develop a bit of a habit, so when they’re 18 they will do it for real.”

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff I picked on the apathetic members of my generation this past Remembrance Day, and I’m going to do it again now.

During the last general election in 2008, the number of eligible voters aged 18-24 who bothered to cast a ballot totalled a paltry 37.4 per cent. The next age category up didn’t fare much better. This isn’t really a new trend, but it’s still an unnecessary one.

There are many reasons for voter apathy among younger voters, like feeling marginalized, not receiving proper encouragement, and a general perception that politics are an irrelevant factor in our everyday lives.

These are all valid reasons, and easy ones to pick on. But come on, give the young’uns some credit: I know the general downswing in young voter numbers isn’t because they’re incapable, uneducated, or too sluggish to pull away from the computer. Every age category has the ability to vote, and vote well.

Regardless of the causes, young voters have every opportunity to reverse these embarrassingly low voting trends. The explosion of social media outlets has made it more possible than ever to create vibrant discussion about candidates, post links to election websites, and pick on Facebook friends who say they don’t care.

I applaud the efforts of the students and teachers at David Thompson Secondary School, who are holding a complete mock political process at school to engage and educate young voters and breed good voting habits for the future. Way to go.

So, this May 2nd — and for every local, provincial, and federal election following — bust out your voter registration card (and you if you don’t have one, get one). People all over the world are literally killing each other for the right to vote. We have that right, so let’s use it, not abuse it.

Potato farmers In this image from the early 1900s, Mr. and Mrs. McCullough tend to their patch of potatoes on their farmland in Radium Hot Springs, where Canyon RV Resort is now situated. The McCulloughs ran a stagecoach stop on their property, which the old highway cut through on its way from Sinclair Canyon to Highway 95. The coach stop was a two-storey log cabin with the words,“Log Cabin Inn”, painted across the side of the building. The building remained on the Canyon RV Resort’s property until about 10 years ago, when it was dismantled and renovated into a new home in Wilmer. If you have any more information, e-mail us at news@cv-pioneer.com.

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Vote swapping could be an alternative Dear Editor: I wanted to be sure that people are aware that there are ways we can manipulate our very poor voting system.

Vote swapping, or pair swapping, is an agreement to swap voters ballots between ridings. If your preferred party isn’t likely to win, consider vote swapping so that your vote can be used more effectively.

Visit www.votepair.ca for more information

on vote swapping. It is a sad democracy when so many feel their votes are “wasted”, but this is a real way to fight that.

Leah Shoemaker Invermere Editor’s note: In 2008, Elections Canada ruled vote swapping and vote pairing legal. The decision also noted that swap agreements cannot be enforced, due to the nature of the secret ballot.

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LETTERS Man in historical photo was ‘one of a kind’ Dear Editor: I’m sure you’ll receive many replies giving information about “Charlie” Ellis, who appeared in the Historical Lens photo on Page 6 of the April 22nd edition of The Columbia Valley Pioneer.

From the time he came to the valley from the eastern United States (probably in the late 1890s) he was part of our family. He worked as a desk clerk at the Windermere Hotel, owned by James Stoddart.

When my father, Walter, came at age 16 to live with his aunt and uncle (since he’d been promised a horse by his uncle), he and Charles D. Ellis. became close friends.

With the financial help of my Dad’s uncle, they homesteaded Ellenvale Ranch (now the K2 Ranch), living there for 16 years. Charlie kept a diary of their ranch life that is now the property of Windermere Valley Historical Society.

He was an amateur prospector and a “mountain goat,” enjoying the challenge of scaling local peaks. He was also a “loner,” and had little climbing equipment.

However, when a group of experienced climbers thought they were to be the first on the summit of Mt. Nelson, they were surprised to find Char-

lie’s name and date of his climb already there in a bottle.

After selling Ellenvale to Capt. and Mrs. McCarthy (about 1922), Charlie spent his proceeds from the sale in seeing the world — travelling by tramp steamers and absorbing sights and sounds far and wide. We inherited a trunk of his souvenirs: a fez from Turkey, brass from India, oil paintings done by a friend in Tahiti, etc.

He returned to the valley about 1930, purchasing an historic log building and becoming a mosaic artist, using his own techniques to replicate work seen in Europe. Some of his mosaics are in St. Peter’s church in Invermere.

As a child, I spent summers in the 1930’s with my family at his home. We moved here in 1940 (my father always feeling Windermere his true home) and built vacation cabins at what is now TerraVista. Charlie was an almost daily visitor, especially at dinner time.

He died when visiting a niece in California but his remains are in Windermere cemetery, marked by a mosaic tombstone that he had fortuitously made for himself.

He was one of a kind and left wonderful memories.

Bernice Stoddart/Hathaway Parksville, B.C.

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Invermere councillor angered by Wilks’ absence Dear Editor: I attended the all-candidates’ forum at David Thompson Secondary school on April 25th. There was a great turnout, with many thoughtful questions being asked by the public.

The candidates who attended were Brent Bush, Independent, Mark Shmigelsky, NDP, and Betty Aitchison, Liberal. They were given a great opportunity to introduce themselves, and explain their or their party’s platform, and were largely impressive.

Two candidates were absent from the forum: William Green of the Green Party (fittingly named), and David Wilks, Conservative.

Mr. Green contributed a letter explaining the reason for his absence,

expressing his regret, and giving a brief statement. Mr. Wilks, on the other hand, had previously requested that specific date to fit his schedule, and after the other candidates rearranged their calendars to accommodate him, he cancelled at the last minute. Apparently he has been notably absent from the majority of forums in the riding.

I’m not writing to express my personal political viewpoints.

However, I think it’s important to think hard about the kind of representation you could expect from a candidate, and party, who don’t find it important to engage with their people even in the midst of an election. Please vote!

Spring Hawes Invermere

Mayor Taft ‘embarrassed’ Dear Editor: As a former Conservative Party member I must share my frustration and embarrassment over the poor attendance Conservative candidate David Wilks has had at the “all-candidates’ forums” in this riding during the run-up to this election.

To me this does not show a respect for democracy, demonstrate a desire to represent, or in any way instill confidence in his leadership.

If a candidate cannot take the time and effort to attend forums and answer questions, face the voters, and talk to those who are undecided, it really makes one question how available they will be to listen to and represent the average citizen

if they are elected.

Having worked with both David Wilks and Mark Shmigelsky at the local government level, I have no hesitation in saying that I believe that Mark is the best candidate in this riding. Mark has demonstrated a strong commitment to the people of this area, and he will be an effective Member of Parliament who works hard to represent everyone.

I am not a fan of the NDP or Jack Layton, but I know that the quality of the candidate is more important than the party, so on May 2nd, I will be voting for Mark Shmigelsky, and I encourage you to do the same.

Gerry Taft Mayor of Invermere

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I drove to Golden on April 19th to attend the federal election all-candidates’ meeting. I went there because I had heard that Conservative candidate David Wilks was going to honour the meeting with his presence, which he didn’t do in Revelstoke and Kimberley.

Mr. Wilks was there, so I asked him why he had never answered my letters asking him to explain his position and his behaviour regarding the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort while serving as a Regional District East Kootenay director.

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Mr. Wilks does not deserve to be elected Member of Parliament for the riding of Kootenay-Columbia.

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A day in court stand trial for willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer, possession of property obtained by crime, failure to attend court and two counts of failure or refusal to provide a sample. The charges dated back to two separate driving incidents where Mr. Francoeur was believed to be impaired. Mr. Francoeur’s mother and longtime friend appealed to the judge to allow him to serve a conditional sentence so he could be at home with his family, as he had completed a number of rehabilitation programs, but Judge Sheard said he wasn’t convinced Mr. Francoeur would not be a danger to the community given his history of repeat offences and relapses. Mr. Francoeur was sentenced to a total of 120 days in jail and a two-year driving prohibition.

• Darren Williams was released from custody on a $1,000 assurity, with strict conditions. He was being held in relation to a number of charges, including assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and knowingly possessing a prohibited weapon without a licence. Mr. Williams’ conditions include no contact with any of the co-accused in his case, mandatory weekly check-ins with the Cranbrook Police Detachment, a curfew between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., as well as no consumption of alcohol or drugs, or being in any establishment that has a primary purpose of selling alcohol.

Court was held in Invermere on April 20th, under Judge W. Sheard. The majority of cases were held over until May. Four cases were settled, and one person held in custody was released from custody.

• Justin Toews, representing himself, pled guilty to a charge of driving while prohibited. The Calgary resident was pulled over on December 24th in Athalmer.

Mr. Toews was sentenced to a one-year driving prohibition, a fine of $500 and a victim surcharge fee of $75. He has six months to pay the fines.

• Corey Ware was found guilty on two counts under the Motor Vehicle Act. The charges for Mr. Ware include failing to stop for police and driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention. He was sentenced to a one-year driving prohibition. As well, he will have seven months to pay a $500 fine and a $75 victim surcharge fee on each of the two counts.

• Timothy Pocha was found guilty of four counts of breach of probation order. The judge noted that Mr. Pocha had failed numerous times to take the required courses under his probation order, as well as failing to meet with his probation officer as required. Mr. Pocha pleaded with the judge to not send him to jail as he had just started work, but was sentenced to 21 days in jail for each of the four breach of probation orders.

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Wilmer boys open dog walking business

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Two enterprising boys from Wilmer have turned their love of animals into a new business, O My Dog, offering dog walking and pet sitting services.

Bayden and Sebastian Grenia, aged 13 and 11, were looking for a way to get outdoors and earn a little extra money when they came up with the idea for O My Dog last month. After a few days of brainstorming and market research, the boys designed posters and business cards, placing them on noticeboards around Invermere to get the word out to local dog owners.

“This idea works here because the place is filled with dogs,” Bayden explained. “People work a lot and are out of the house, so we can walk their dog while they are out. Plus if they are going away and

need the dog cared for, we do that as well … We’ll look after the dogs as if they were our own.”

The boys will walk all sizes and breeds of dog and will customize the length and intensity of walks depending on the canine’s energy level.

Along with dog walking, Sebastian, and Bayden, aided by their mother Nancy, offer a dog sitting service, at their client’s house or at their own home.

“It’s a great way for the kids to get outside and have a purpose and to be able to help other people,” Nancy said. “They don’t only do what they’re paid to; they’ll go above and beyond to help with anything extra, like with errands or helping in the garden.”

For Sebastian and Bayden, the business is the chance to not only get to meet a range of different pooches, but also to enjoy chatting

with dog owners while out and about on walks. Growing up with a family dog taught them all the skills needed to care for the dogs they walk, with all the petting and playtime the dogs desire.

The boys have big plans for their hard-earned dollars, ranging from a family trip to Brazil to a Lamborghini Murciélago — although they admit that this could take some time and many dog walks.

“People should choose us because we’re hardworking and trustworthy, and if they need anything extra we can go and get it for them,” Sebastian added. “We’re just going to have to do a really good job to show people what we can do. We’d love to be busy all summer walking dogs.”

Sebastian and Bayden are available for dog walking and pet sitting seven days a week in Inver-

WOOF — Sebastian and Bayden Grenia learned their dog care skills growing up with family pets like their Lancier Newfoundland, Hudson.

Photo by Kate Irwin mere and Wilmer. They can do morning and evening walks weekdays and any time during weekends and holidays. Prices start at $6 per walk. Contact omydoginc@gmail.com, or call 250-688-5316.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

Shuswap dancer PAGE 12 Worldrenowned traditional Shuswap dancer Ernie Phillips entertains a crowd of students at David Thompson Secondary School during a powwow on April 21st. The 81-year-old is an elder of the Shuswap Nation, and is a Grand Champion Fancy Dancer. Dignitaries, members of the Shuswap First Nation, and the high school students in attendance were given the chance to participate in a friendship dance, enjoy a bannock snack, and listen to a drum group perform.

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April 29, 2011

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

Movie Review: Casino Jack Reviewed by Dave Sutherland If stories of greed, high-level political corruption and the abuse of power are your cup of tea, then you’ll revel in Casino Jack.

The movie was inspired by the recent real-life shenanigans of Washington, D.C. super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff, whose lust for money was exceeded only by the size of his mammoth ego.

Abramoff and his cronies made millions by promoting the interests of often sleazy businesses to pols in the halls of Congress. Their actions were odious, and more often than not they held their own clients in complete contempt. Eventually, their greed spiraled out of control, gained the interest of an outraged press, and their house of cards collapsed spectacularly,

leading to the conviction of a host of politicians, congressional staffers and other lobbyists.

This was the last film for director George Hickenlooper. He manages to pack a lot of black humour into a story that one minute has you shaking your head in disbelief, and the next leaves you slack-jawed in amazement at the very audaciousness of its crew of plundering miscreants. It is to his credit that Hickenlooper uses the real names of all the culprits involved.

Abramoff is played by Kevin Spacey, in a performance that’s way over-the-top, but probably wouldn’t have worked any other way. British Columbia’s own Barry Pepper plays Mike Scanlon, Abramoff’s equally culpable, but slightly whiny main cohort, who manages to beat his partner to the punch when it comes to cutting a deal with the feds.

Kelly Preston has a supporting role as Abramoff’s devoted, though often bewildered wife, and Jon Lovitz is alternately hilarious and pathetic as a slimy former mattress mogul turned career screw-up. Finally, fans of the late Maury Chaykin can watch him in one of his last roles, in a pitch-perfect turn as a lizard-eyed mobster.

Feel like checking the veracity of the story? Just a month or so ago, a documentary version of this tangled tale, called Casino Jack and the United States of Money, was released. If it’s half as compelling as this “fictionalized” version, it might be worth a look as well.

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Out & About

Monday, May 2nd:

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

• VOTE! This is Election Day. For more information on voting, including the list of authorized pieces of identification, check the brochure you received by mail or visit www.elections.ca.

• Wings over The Rockies start with various events throughout the week. For info: 250-342-2473 or www.wingsovertherockies.org.

• 11a.m. - 4 p.m.: Lil’ Peeps Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Showcases works created by valley children aged 18 months to 4 years old. Runs May 2nd - 8th and coincides with Wings Over the Rockies festival and the Wings Over The Rockies Art Show. For info: 250-342-4423.

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 29th - 30th: CLOSED. • May 4th - 7th: CLOSED.

Friday, April 29th: • 6:30 p.m.: 1/4 Chicken BBQ Dinner at the Invermere Legion, Branch 71. Entertainment by Don Davies 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 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.

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: ICAN 2nd Annual Adoption Event. Cats, bunny and guinea pig up for adoption.

Bring a carrier if you wish to adopt. For info: 250341-7888 or www.icanhelpapet.com.

Sunday, May 1st: • 10 a.m.: Mike, Denise and Michelle HartmannEchterling from Hart to Heart Ministries will be at the Radium Christian Fellowship.

Wednesday, May 4th: • Columbia Valley’s 60-day Get Fit Challenge begins at the Valley Fitness Centre. Presented by Fitness4Life and VFC. For info email: fitness4lifechallenge@ gmail.com.

Friday, May 6th: • 12 noon - 2 p.m.: Mother’s Day Luncheon at Edgewater Legion. Chili, quiche or stampede beans. Salad, buns and dessert. Coffee, tea or juice.

Sponsored by All Saints Church Guild. Door prizes. $5 per person. For info call Jean: 250-347-9344.

Saturday, May 7th: • 1:30 p.m.: Bighorns play the Calgary Colts at Bighorns’ football field behind Invermere Fire Hall.

• 1 - 3:30 p.m.: Mother’s Day Spring Luncheon and Bake Sale at Windermere Community Hall. Hosted

by Windermere Hospital Auxiliary. $5 admission.

Raffle tickets available at door for some great spring items. Live entertainment. For info: 250-345-6635.

• 6 p.m.: Old Time Barn Dance at the Invermere Community Hall. Refreshments, dinner, Wings Festival retrospective, auction and dance to L8te. $50 per person. Tax receipts will be issued. For info: 250-342-2473.

Wednesday, May 11th: • 5 - 8 p.m.: Open House at the Columbia Valley

R.C.M.P. Detachment. All toys, ATVs, snow machines, boats and cars will be available to view.

The police dog will be also be on hand, and food will be provided by the Lions Club and Tim Hortons.

• 7 p.m.: Annual General Meeting for the Edgewater Recreation Society at the Edgewater Community Hall. New directors need to be voted in. For info call Elke: 250-347-9554 or Tammy 250-347-9324.

Thursday, May 12th: • 6 p.m.: Japanese dinner by David Thompson Secondary School’s chef training class and a screening at 6:45 p.m. of Spirited Away. A fundraiser for victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. $12 per adults and $8 for children under the age of 12. Tickets available at DTSS and The Book Bar.

Invermere Library hours: • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. .Radium Library hours: • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.

• Wednesday and Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.

• Sunday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Canal Flats Community Library hours: • Tuesday: 7- 8:30 p.m.

For info: 250-349-5360.

Invermere Thrift Store hours: • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m.

Radium Blessings Thrift Store hours: • Thursday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday: Noon - 4 p.m.

Other: • Mondays: Drop-in Yoga sessions at 5:30 p.m. at Columbia Ridge Rec Centre. $10. For info: pamelajoy@bell.blackberry.net • Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.: Floor Curling at Invermere Seniors 50 Plus Club. For info: 250-342-9893.

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April 29, 2011

Adoption event helps pets find homes

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff If you’re looking for the perfect pawed partner for your home, head down to the Invermere Companion Animal Network’s 2nd Annual Adoption Event on Saturday, April 30th, and get pick of the litter.

President and Co-Founder of the Invermere Companion Animal Network, Lana Banham, said that the event will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and she is hoping that all of the prospective pets get placed to their forever-home.

“Last year we adopted out nine cats and kittens which was huge for us. Right now we have 13 animals up for adoption.”

The event will also include a number of kittens that will be brought in from another animal rescue organization in Golden, said Ms. Banham, and there may be a couple of dogs surrendered by their owners available as well.

“The dogs aren’t through our organization, but we work with any pet owner to help them find homes for their animals.”

There is a $100 adoption fee that is required before an animal can be taken home, Ms. Banham said.

The money is to help cover the costs of spay and neutering the animals, as well as vaccinations and food. The fee doesn’t cover all of the expenses associated with housing so many unwanted pets, but it helps.

The organization is a registered non-profit society, so any donation over $20 is tax deductible, and helps the volunteers ensure all the animals’ needs are met.

People interested in taking a pet home that day are encouraged to bring a pet carrier to the event, as most applications can be processed on the spot.

“Most applications can be reviewed and approved at the event. Some take a little bit longer if we have to contact the landlord and things like that.”

The Invermere Companion Animal Network was started four years ago, and has become one of the valley’s success stories involving dedicated volunteers looking to improve the quality of life of both people and animals.

Sigrid Sharp, who has successfully adopted two cats from the group, said that she has found the animals that come from the companion network are very happy and well adjusted.

“They have very good dispositions and I have experienced no behavioural issues in either of the cats I have adopted. This program works. It is definitely a success.”

PURRRRRFECT — Lil’ Moo, the newest addition to ICAN’s potential adoptees, relaxes in the sun.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks The Invermere Animal Companion Network is located at 455 Panorama Drive. For more information, go to www.icanhelpapet.com or call 250-341-7888.

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Spring at the museum Submitted By Dorothy Blunden Windermere Valley Historical Society Spring has actually arrived at the Museum.

Thanks to our volunteers we will celebrate the season by opening during Wings Over The Rockies week to give friends and visitors the opportunity to refresh their knowledge of B.C. Parks in the area. Circle May 3rd and 5th on your schedule and visit us during the afternoon.

On May 17th, members of the Historical Society will be going on a group tour of the newly completed Copper Point Resort. Join us at the museum at 1 p.m. We’ll be off to the Resort as a group and then complete the afternoon at James Chabot Provincial Park with a ‘bring your own tea’ and conversation time.

May 18th is cleaning day at the museum. If you have nothing to do and fancy a up-close look in one of our eight heritage buildings, bring your favorite cleaning gear, a lunch and a bit of ‘elbow grease’ to the museum at 10 a.m.

The more volunteers the merrier!

Finally, circle June 4th on your calendar and join us for the summer opening of the Windermere Valley Museum and Archives. Our main display will be ‘Toys Alive’ and we will also have a new look in some of our other buildings.

We are still accepting older toys, especially those with a story, to add to our display. Take a look in your closet or back shed and bring that special or forgotten wind-up toy, truck, car, doll, book, or game to the museum for a summer holiday. We promise to keep each treasure safe and return it at the end of the season.

If you think things are May 11 -- Such a a little slow weather and lot of apple trees in garden-wise in the valbloom on the ranch ley, you are right. Exand some pear trees. cerpts from the diaries 1906 -- March 6 -of valley homesteader Plowing on ranch.

Celina Kimpton show: May 7 -- Seeding on 1904 ­-- March 22 -Lakeside Ranch. green onions picked on May 10 -- Rufe setranch. ting out more fruit 1905 -- March 31 -- Rufe trees. planted potatoes.

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Every year The Royal Canadian Legion encourages young people to learn about Canada’s military history through artistic expression. Students are invited to create Remembrance posters, essays and poems in honour of Canadian accomplishment, valour and sacrifice, past and present. The amazing creative artistry of young Canadians is impressive and outstanding.

Competitive Categories Poster/Essay/Poetry • • • •

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 Windermere wishes to announce that the 2010/2011 Poppy Poster Literary Awards Presentation for 2010 entries will take place at 3 pm on Sunday May 1 in the Legion Veterans’ Hall.

Primary (Poster Contest Only) Grades 1, 2, 3 Junior (All Categories) Grades 4, 5, 6 Again this year we have many “prize winning” entries.

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April 29, 2011

Valley rallies to show support for Japan earthquake victims

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Two fundraisers are taking place in the valley in upcoming weeks to aid victims of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

More than 14,000 lives were lost in the quake, tsunami and subsequent aftershocks, with around 130,000 survivors still living in temporary shelters following the loss or evacuation of their homes.

To help, students and staff at David Thompson Secondary School and a local musician, Chizuko Purschwitz, are holding fundraising events.

Ms. Purschwitz is planning a concert with local bands and musicians for May 28th at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, while the school will hold a themed meal and movie on May 12th, with all money raised going to the Red Cross Japan fund.

“It’s definitely going to be a family event,” said Chris Tihor, from David Thompson Secondary. “We picked a PG movie, appropriate for all ages and we especially want the dinner to be a real community meal.”

The school’s Japan Recovery Fundraiser will include a Japanese dinner prepared by the high school’s chef training class and a screening of Spirited Away, a popular Japanese animated movie.

“It’s a really great film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, one of the best-known animated filmmakers in

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This program, carried out twice yearly, is necessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There may be some temporary discoloration of water as a result of the sediment and organic materials that are being flushed from the water mains. During this period, disinfection by chlorination will be continued.

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Japan.” Mr. Tihor added.

Later that month, a group of local musicians will come together for the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert in Invermere. Organized by Radium’s Chizuko Purschwitz, the concert will feature a range of music including jazz, bluegrass and rock.

Already signed up to play are Jade Bowen, Steve O’Shaughnessy, Kurt Reichel, Bill Cropper, Deb Ede, Anne Jardin, Barry Moore, Pat Hess, the Dry Gulch Ramblers, Mike and Fraser Smith and, of course, Chizuko herself. For Chizuko, who comes from Japan, the desire to help after the disaster was immediate.

“I found out when I was in Mexico and my heart went out to the people affected,” she said. “I thought ‘I should do something to help’. The Japanese are used to being the country that helps all the other nations, now it’s Japan that needs help.”

The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m. on May 28th, will also include a silent auction and appetizers.

Advance tickets for the benefit concert are $30 from Essentials Department Store, Spring Health Food sStore and One-Hour Photo and $32 on the door.

Tickets for the school’s Japan Recovery Fundraiser are on sale from the high school and Invermere’s Book Bar. The meal is $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Admission to the movie is by donation. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the screening begins at 6:45 p.m. Call 250-342-9213 for more information.

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The Columbia Valley Bighorns faced a tough game on Saturday, April 23rd, against the Calgary Wildcats. After the Wildcats took the lead early on, the Bighorns valiantly fought back to end the game 28 to 30 to the Wildcats.

Pictured, Ryley Purdy makes a break for it with the ball, supported by teammate Chris Hemmelgarn.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

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Wings over the Rockies celebrates 15 years

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff For 15 years, the organizers of the Wings Over the Rockies Festival have been showcasing the avian and ecological wonders of the Columbia Valley to tourists and residents alike.

This year, the theme of the weeklong event is “Celebrating Our Valley; Celebrating the People,” and organizers hope to engage local residents in many of the events and presentations that will be taking place throughout the valley.

Chair of the Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival Society, Jim Bonny, has been involved with the festival for seven years, and said that the event has evolved over the years from its beginning as purely a birding festival. It has since expanded to include many other areas of interest, including, but not limited to ecology and the natural habitat, fire management and geology, and this year in particular, to the pioneers and ranchers who have helped create the rich history of the Columbia Valley.

“There is quite a broad assortment

of events for people to choose from,” Mr. Bonny said.

“The hardcore birders come back because they want to check the same places year after year but whenever we introduce new events they sell out quickly. As long as you’re interested in the outdoors and the environment there’s lots of content for you at this festival.”

Speaking of the vast wetland areas in the valley, Mr. Bonny said that they are unique in that they are so large, and have been relatively untouched by development.

“They are in what is called the Rocky Mountain Trough, which is a geological formation where the ground has sunk.

So you have an area that is bounded by the Rockies and Purcells and it allows for a meandering river and a wetland.”

There is an impressive variety of birds that frequent the area, he said, with many migratory birds passing through, and some staying to breed. There are also birds that live in the wetlands all year long, as there are pockets of open water that stay accessible throughout the winter.

Barn dance will wrap up week of festivites

An evening of toe-tapping and good ‘ol fashioned barn dance fun will wrap up the Wings Over the Rockies Festival this year.

The event is a first for the valley, said Jami Scheffer, who is helping organize the dance.

In the past, the festival has wrapped up with a fancy gala evening, but this year the organizers have changed things up in the hopes of engaging more local participation, and will be hosting an Old Time Barn Dance in the Invermere Community Hall.

“We wanted something that was a little more accessible to everyone — something fun and lighthearted,” Ms. Scheffer said.

“We will be decorating the hall like an old barn, and the evening will feature a rus-

tic meal, a retrospective presentation looking back over the 15 years of the festival, and will finish with a high-energy dance.”

Local dance band, L8te, will be providing the musical entertainment, which will hopefully encourage residents from around the valley to come out and wrap up the festival with a night of socializing and dancing.

Tickets for the dinner and dance ($50) must be purchased in advance, but tickets for just the dance ($15) can be purchased at the door.

For more information about any of the events occurring throughout the festival, go to www.wingsovertherockies.org or call the Pynelogs Cultural Centre at 250-342-2473.

BALD IS BETTER — A bald eagle perches on a tree branch (above), then takes flight (left) along the shores of Columbia Lake.

Photos by Joshua Estabrooks

Art of a feather Coinciding with the festival for its second year in a row, the Lil’ Peeps Art Show will showcase works created by valley children aged 18 months to 4 years old.

Jami Scheffer, Manager of Gallery and Administration at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, said that five childcare societies will be taking part in the show, and she expects approximately 100 submissions to display in the upstairs portion of the art gallery.

The Lil’ Peeps Art Show will run from May 2nd – May 8th, and will include a variety of pieces, all with a unifying “bird” theme, Ms. Scheffer said.

“One group did pottery pieces of eggs and nests. There is a lot of three-dimensional stuff that will be included this year, so it should really colour up the festival.”

Also look for the Wings Over the Rockies art show, which is open now and runs until May 15th, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere.

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YOUR MONEY

Quantitative easing explained at the time. The financial crisis and housing collapse terest rates and dollar value south of the border. Canathat started in the fall of 2008 was so bad that the U.S. dian manufacturers are having a tough time competCongress was compelled to spend massive amounts ing for orders with their American competitors now of money above-and-beyond their tax revenue in the that the Loonie is above par.

Canadian interest rates have had to remain lower form of stimulus packages and bailouts.

This extremely large deficit flooded the bond mar- than the Bank of Canada would like because they can’t ket with U.S. Treasury bonds and should have driv- let our interest rates get too far ahead of the Americans en interest rates higher to entice more demand from for fear of the dollar rising even further. lenders to the U.S. government.

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What is the likely impact? the United States, the U.S. Federal Reserve electroniFrench English Who is affected?

U.S. interest rates will likely float higher over the cally creates money and uses that new money to buy Virtually everyone is affected by the U.S. govern- summer. Bill Gross at Pimco, the world’s largest bond bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury. This process keeps ment printing money and keeping their interest rates manager, has stated that they believe interest rates interest rates low and increases the money supply.

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By increasing the money supply, the U.S. govern- It is quite likely that if this is the case, the Bank of Why do they do it? ment has devalued the current supply of U.S. dollars. Canada will raise Canadian interest rates to cool off When the U.S. Congress sets their budget each Since many goods and services around the world are our rampant use of credit.

When quantitative easing stops we could also see year and agrees to overspend and run a deficit, they no- transacted in U.S. dollars, the costs have risen. Oil, tify the U.S. Treasury, who has to borrow the money. copper, gold, and other commodities are traded in a strengthening of the U.S. dollar and a pull back in Under normal financial conditions the U.S. Treasury U.S. dollars and when the dollar falls, sellers demand commodity prices. Goldman Sachs recently advised their clients to start selling their commodity exposure issues bonds to investors around the world who pay to be paid more for their goods.

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If you pay attention to the financial news you have probably heard about the United States government’s practice of quantitative easing over the past couple of years. Sometimes referred to as QE1 and QE2, quantitative easing has raised a few eyebrows around the world.

Quantitative easing is not very well understood by the general public and since it is coming to an end in June, now is a good time to shed some light on the subject.

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April 29, 2011

Hockey dad gets lucky in CBC playoff pool

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Andrew Watt, a local hockey fan from Fairmont, has proven his predictive powers and shot to first place in the first round of the Canadian Broadcast Corporation’s Fantasy Playoff Hockey Pool.

Andrew entered the pool earlier this year and cast his top picks. Now that the playoffs are in full swing, Andrew’s choices have proven fruitful. As of press time,

he was sitting at top spot for the first round. During recent Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts when announcer Ron MacLean discusses the playoff pool, Andrew’s name has been flashing across the screen, next to a mention of his hometown, Fairmont Hot Springs.

“I’m on cloud nine,” he said. “I’m up against about 100,000 other participants, so it feels great. I’m totally surprised. It’s extremely difficult to even get in the top 10 pools because so many people enter. I can’t believe my luck.”

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Andrew credits his rise to the top, which he says is similar to the odds of “discovering another planet,” with a few long-shot picks, like his choice of Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators for goalie.

The winner of each round wins an NHL jersey signed by hockey legend Don Cherry, and the overall winner drives away with 2011 Kia Optima.

Andrew moved to the valley from Calgary 12 years ago, and regularly cheers his children, Katie, 11 and Nolan, 9, on the ice when they play Atom hockey.

INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT PLANNING | INSURANCE

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buildingwealth@cmkwealth.com

Certified Financial Planner

The Athalmer Substation Expansion Project, currently underway, will replace aging equipment at the Athalmer Substation in Invermere in order to improve reliability and provide greater capacity to support growth in the Columbia Valley.

250.342.5052 877.342.5052 877.719.7927 250.270.0270

This project began in June 2010 and includes a new control room building and switchyard. The two existing transformers will be replaced with two larger capacity transformers. In addition, the substation site will be expanded. The project is underway and the civil work inside of the switchyard, as well as construction of the control room is now complete. The next stage will be installing and testing the electrical equipment in the switchyard and control building.

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During May and June 2011, BC Hydro will require planned outages to complete conversion work at the substation.

BC Hydro crews and contractors will work safely and keep the outage times as brief as possible. All customers impacted by the outages will be notified in advance with ads in local newspapers.

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

We understand community concerns related to the construction site activities. We want to assure the community that the Athalmer Substation site will become orderly and visually pleasing as the site work nears completion.

The final stages of the project will see the completion of the control room building including windows and door overhangs. In addition, permanent fencing that includes visual shielding will be installed. The project is scheduled to be substantially complete and in-service in the fall of 2011.

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

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BC Hydro and its contractors would like to thank area residents and businesses for their patience and understanding throughout the Athalmer Substation Expansion Project. If you have any questions, or would like more information about the Athalmer Expansion Project, please contact Diane Tammen, Community Relations Manager at 250 489 6862.

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Your Local

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals

Paul Glassford Strata, Apartment & Commercial Property Management

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

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

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

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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

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Landscaping, excavating, sweeping, property clearing, mulching. We offer skid-steers, mini-hoes and many attachments to assist you.

Proudly serving the valley for 9 years.

Joe Cote • 250-341-1252 or 250-342-9712 • jobkat@shaw.ca

â– Lockout Service â– Lake Recovery â– 24 Hour Towing â– Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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

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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HERE TO SERVE YOU Kathy Tyson 23 A Wolf Crescent Black Forest Heights Invermere BC V0A 1K2

custom country homes invermere, bc

Your home is one of the deepest expressions of who you are. We take pride in the relationships we develop with our clients through a deep conviction to quality and service, and the great sense of accomplishment that goes with seeing a dream project come to life.

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• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems

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The Deck Guy • Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

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

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Specializing in Custom Drapery, Blinds, Shutters & Flooring Residential & Commercial Interiors Brenda E. Werbisky, C.I.D., Interior Designer For appointment call

(403) 861-8782

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

Al Smith

(250) 342-2611

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

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

Digital Photography and Image Editing Gift Certificates Available!

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“Serving the Columbia Valley”

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

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WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

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7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca

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Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

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• Millwork • Cabinets • Stairs • Custom Framing • Renovations

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Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

Top Quality

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Interior World

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window fashions

by Leanne

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

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Residential

Jesse Vader 250.341.5426

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Columbia Chiropractic

LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs

Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

Certified ART® & Graston® provider

Allan Gauthier

Tel: (250) 349-7586

Cell: (250) 489-8685 • Fax: (250) 349-7586

#4 1008 8th Ave, Invermere BC 250-409-9628 columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS. 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.

Call or visit online

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

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

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

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

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

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

Kari & John Mason

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Bruce Dunlop Cell: (250) 342-1793 Home: (250) 342-9081 E-mail: dunmal@telus.net

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

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(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

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

THE WATER & AIR COMPANY

385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

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We Do It All!

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Call Al at

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ree Homes In c. iF eldt

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THE WATER YOU DRINK – Reverse Osmosis, Whole House Filtration, UV Disinfection & Softeners THE AIR YOU BREATHE – Furnace & Duct Cleaning Call (250) 342-5089 • Renovations Inside & Out • Custom Decks • Design & Build • Finish Carpentry • Doors & Window Replacement Experts

RENOVATIONS

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• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends

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Phone: 250-347-9814 • Cell: 250-342-5838 • Fax: 250-347-9701 P.O Box 2878 Invermere B.C V0A 1K0

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Pioneer Classifieds s

In Memoriam

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

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

LOST AND FOUND

CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Large Garage Sale April 30 9am-1pm 4834 Purcel Ave. Edgewater Lots of stuff: crafts, camping supplies, household, saddle, tack, computer printer, Gameboy, odds & ends.

Alcoholics Anonymous Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. 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.

Lost: Black Wallet. If found please call 250-342-3037.

CHEERS to Conservative Party candidate David Wilks for not showing up to the all candidates forum. It makes it so much easier not to vote for him!

Office located upstairs at Frater Landing (above Columbia Trading) in downtown Inveremere 140 sq ft. $275 . Available May 1st . Call 250342-5521 for more information.

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.

CHEERS to Kootenay Insurance Services for great customer service.

CHEERS to everyone who spends their walks/rides on the back roads picking up the cans, bottles and garbage left by all disrespectful slobs! It was a treat not to have to pick up all the bags and bags of garbage this spring. Your efforts are noticed and appreciated!

Bright and modern commercial space for rent in Chisel Peak Centre on the lower floor (next to the physiotherapy clinic). Space #1: 1492 sq. ft. Space #2: 1015 sq.ft.

Please contact Francois (250-3425899) or Mike (250-341-5187) for further info.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Please join us for a memorial tea in honor of Bing (Hugo) Byman.

Saturday, May 7, 2 o’clock at The Royal Canadian Legion.

• • • •

10% off at The Windy Café!

Once again, enjoy a 10% discount off your bill!

250-342-6001.

s obituary s Berzins, Vilis (Bill) June 10, 1921 – April 18, 2011.

Bill passed away peacefully at his son Nicholas’ home in Invermere at the age of 89 after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Latvia, Bill lived a life dedicated to family and full of adventure. A bright student fluent in many languages, he was destined to become a teacher, but within days of receiving his high school diploma, his life was forever altered by the Nazi occupation of Latvia. Conscripted into the army, he was injured in battle but quickly applied his organizational and linguistic skills as a master with the Latvian railway. After the war, he travelled through Displaced Persons camps in Europe where he faced a choice between joining the French Foreign Legion or starting a new life as a lumberjack in Canada. He chose the latter and as he crossed the Atlantic, he met and soon married his beloved wife of 56 years, Lolita. They promptly set out on their next adventure together, migrated west and settled on a small farm in Surrey, BC. Bill’s organizational ability and work ethic earned him a position as a Shipping Manager with the Hudson’s Bay Company where he spent 35 years organizing shipments to customers throughout BC and beyond. His sons Billy and Nicholas arrived in 1956 and 1959 – from that point on he dedicated his life to the care and education of his family. Bill became a master of life’s simple pleasures – leading the family wilderness camping and fishing at Lake Tisdal, smoke-curing rainbow trout and countless games of scrabble, cribbage, bridge and crossword puzzles. He taught his sons the values of hard work, unselfishness and honour. Lolita went to heaven in September 2005 – Bill now fulfills his last simple wish to join her. He will be dearly missed as a father, grandfather and friend to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mrs. Sheila Millard is asked to phone 250-342-0580.

thank you The family of Bill McIntosh would like to thank Friends, Relatives and the Community of Invermere for the outpouring of support. The flowers, food, assistance at home, phone calls, and visits, notes of sympathy and donations to the Rockies are greatly appreciated. Special thankyou to the Arena Board, Columbia Valley Rockies, and Al and Lucy Miller in the organization of Bill’s Celebration of Life and also to all who attended. This time of sorrow and loss has been greatly eased by the compassion and caring from all.

Thanks Again.

Julie, Dan, Heather & Families.

LOST AND FOUND Lost: Black JVC Variable Video Camera. Lost April 20th at the intersection of Hoodoos/Westside Rd. Videos of family. Please return even if not working. Reward of $100. 403-627-4646.

CHEERS & JEERS CHEERS to Cindy Mackay at East Kootenay Insurance for your excellent customer service! CB. JEERS to business owners who leave the lids open on their dumpsters and stack the garbage sky high.

JEERS for unexplained expensive service charges.

and

Cheers to Copper Point for all of their community service.

JEERS to the business owners who park directly in front of their business and takes up all of the customer parking.

CHEERS to the RCMP for humor in police work. JEERS to the person with no sense of humour.

JEERS to the people who lit the Prom Party fire. People worked hard and spent their time and money getting firewood to carry out the local tradition of celebrating grad, only to see it burned early. You are truly jerks. A significant list of other names comes to mind, but none newsprint friendly.

CHEERS! A huge thank you to the person who turned in my wallet at Sobeys on Easter Saturday. J.R. CHEERS to the two very kind ladies and gentleman who pulled up behind me and came to my rescue when I was having difficulty Sunday afternoon on the highway.

The kindness of all three of you was very much appreciated. Thank you from a very grateful Norah.

CHEERS to Kelsey Verboom for creating such a charming photo of Elinor Florence and making many valley men wish that she and they were unattached. But wasn’t the headline “Art From The Attic” inappropriate?

A huge CHEERS, to Dexter and Jan and their wonderful contribution to our four-legged friends. Rescue animals are truly special and we thank you for donating the big bag of dog food and chewy bones. Very much appreciated. Thanks Again.

Franzi and Dave.

JEERS to the group who drove a bobcat into Lake Windermere.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available. Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

Shared Office Space Available June 1st. Bright, large, great location. $275 everything included. 250688-1399.

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

Shared accommodation in 2 bedroom suite. Furnished, walk to town, $480 monthly each. Great for 2 girls or couple, includes all utilities, internet, cable. Available immediately. 403 678-3087 or email mjjbug88@yahoo.com.

SUITE FOR RENT 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.

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SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

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.

Invermere 1 bedroom upper suite in historic downtown water tower, $850/month includes utilities.

Available May 1st 250-342-5007.

Invermere, large, 2 bdrm suite, 1 bath, walk to downtown and beach, fully furnished, large yard, laundry. One upper and lower suiterent as house or suite, available immediately from $900+/month.

250-688-0244.

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

Condo For Rent: Radium 2 bdrm, 1 bath, nearly new, furnished, laundry. $875/month hydro included. 250-688-0244.

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

ACREAGES AND LOTS

3 bedroom house on large treed, fully fenced yard. 2 baths, 5 appliances, close to all amenities. $369,000.00. NO HST. Call 250341-5486.

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.

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

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.

Columere Park, bright 1 bdrm, semi-furnished, large upstairs, clean, and quiet. $650/mon 250345-6524.

Windermere, bright, 2 bdrm, upper unit in quiet four-plex with beautiful views. Large yard area, separate parking + entrance. N/P, $700/month + electricity + DD available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required. Call 403-258-3132.

2 bdrm upstairs suite in Windermere with 4 appliances including washer/dryer. Near the beach. $750/month. Call 403-2392017.

2 bdrm basement suite in Invermere close to schools, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P, $800/ month utilities included. Available immediately. 250-688-2456.

Bright, 2 bdrm, ground level walkout, 2 blocks to D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $800/month + DD, F/S, W/D, D/W and utilities included, 250-342-1584 or 250-342-8679.

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

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

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 DD 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 Kinsman Beach.

N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1400/month plus utilities.

References and DD required.

403-246-6680.

2 bdrm log home in Wilmer, 1 ½ baths, W/D. fireplace, wrap-around deck, fenced yard, N/S, N/P, mature responsible persons, long term, non-partiers, $1000/month + utilities, references required. Call 250-342-9470.

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath house for rent in Fairmont. Unfurnished or furnished. Large yard and decks, 6 appliances, N/S, pets considered, $1400 + ¾ utilities. 250-688-0777.

3 bdrm house, 2 bathrooms, near Sobeys. $1000 + utilities. Available May 1st. Please call 778-439-2022.

3 bedroom house in Windermere.

Available May 1st, N/P, N/S, $850/ month plus 2/3 hydro, satellite and Wi-Fi included. Call Tracey or Doug 250-342-3047.

Downtown Invermere, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D, N/S, N/P, 1 yr lease.

Available immediately. $800/ month. 250-341-6080.

Large newer 4 bdrm, 4 bath w/ attached 2 car garage in Westridge.

N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1500/month + utilities. 1-250809-2571.

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.

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

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

2 Bedroom downtown apartment for rent in Invermere. $800/month utilities included 250-688-0111

Hillcrest Apartments has 2 bdrm apartments, $800/month, utilities included, fully furnished, all in 250341-1182.

Condo for rent in Panorama.

Furnished, available immediately, $850/month utilities plus cable included. Call 250-342-7670.

Apartment for rent in Invermere available immediately. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, furnished, 2 blocks from main street, cable & hydro included, shared laundry. $875/month. 250688-0244.

3 bdrm, 1.5 bath unfurnished townhouse DT Invermere, W/D, steps to main street. Available May 1st. $1250/month + utilities. 250688-0244.

2 bdrm apartment for rent in Edgewater $600/month heat included. Available immediately.

Please Call 250-342-2898 Invermere: Two-year-old house near Sobeys. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, all major appliances, A/C, F/P, granite countertops, nice back yard with patio, no yard work.

Quiet, long term tenants only. No dogs. $1250 + uttilites. Available June 1st. Must have $625 SD to hold. 250-342-5229.

Radium Condo-Excellent location at The Pinewood. Bright corner unit! 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in-suite laundry, underground parking, storage, F/P, N/S. Available June 1st. $880 including utilities. Call 403-616-9058.

Canal Flats Condo, Jade Landing Development, 2+1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 6 Appliances, Partially Finished Basement, 12 minutes to Fairmont, $850/month + Utilities.

Available June 1. Contact Mike @ (403) 804-6937.

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

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

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

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

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.

horse FOR SALE APPALOOSA REGISTERED PALOMINA Mare 7 years old, 15.2 H.H. Friendly, excellent ground manners, good for pleasure trail and recreational riding, quick learner. Won 1st and 2nd in Halter Classes. Not for beginner. $2500. Email artbygwen@hotmail.ca or call 250341-5792.

wanted 2006 Park Model 38 ft trailer, like new conditon, w/ three push outs, 1 bdrm, and front bay living room. Call 403-827-1383 or email bebateman@shaw.ca. $24,500.00.

RV Stalls for Rent: 7 miles south of Golden. All services $375/month.

Robert 250-344-2954/Edward 780718-8243.

2 bdrm, 2 bath, open concept 1000 sq. foot home. Master bdrm has en suite & walk-in closet, extra cupboards, 5 appliances, shed w/ work bench, garden tools, etc.

Asking $76,000.00 open to offers.

250-347-7750.

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.

Invermere bungalow, 3 bdrm upstairs, 1 bdrm downstairs, 2 bathrooms. Central location close to schools. $315,000 call 250-3411076.

Recreational kayak for lake and river use. Single seater, preferably plastic. Must have some cargo capacity. Call Kate: 250-341-2200.

MISC. FOR SALE Hankook Tires P235/75R 17. All terrain mud and snow tires. Almost new set of 4 $500 also P185/65R15 car tires $75/pair. 250-342-6255.

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.

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

Kenmore 12.2 cubic feet frost-free upright freezer. Only 2 years old.

Excellent condition. $375. 250347-2456.

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MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES for sale

SERVICES

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Fertilizer: Sterile mushroom compost for gardens & flowerbeds.

250-342-5224.

2005 GMC 3500 Sierra Diesel. Long box p/up, 4x4, SLT, fully loaded, box liner. Tonneau cover, trailer package, 183,000 kms, $20,500, phone 250-347-9308.

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

All work Guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645

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

Caregiver needed: (250) 342-5341.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Lakeview Manor Society requires a Building Manager for a 24 suite seniors low cost housing facility located in Invermere. The Board of this society is seeking a mature self-motivated individual capable of working under their direction and with seniors living in the facility. The total numbers of work-hours is estimated to be 0-10 hours per week, and is a contract position paid on a hourly rate. Under the direction of the Board, the Building Manager will be required to: · Effectively communicate with the Board and all residents regarding building problems.

• Do small maintenance and repair work not requiring a contractor.

• Assist a Board Member with annual suite inspections, and when a resident vacates a suite.

• Supervise work of contractors hired for suite renovations, snow removal, lawn maintenance and cleaning.

• Arrange for a yearly fire alarm inspection.

• Control of all buildings keys: collection of damage deposits and initial first months rent for treasurer.

• Attend Board meetings at the request of the Board President.

Resumes must be received

by June 1, 2011. Lakeview Manor Society P.O. Box 2138, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Customized Boat Trailer w/ fishing and camping compartments $1200.

12” Welded Aluminium Boat w/ 10 HP Motor $1300. 250-342-0320.

1960 Teak Arm chairs & bar. For more information please call 250342-3186.

36” bathroom Vanity, linen tower, & cabinet. Purchased from Home Depot 3 yrs ago for $1100. Excellent condition 250-347-9595 $400.

Delta 10” tilting Arbor Saw with all accessories & large removable table. $800.00 OBO. Rockwell/ Beaver 6” Jointer with 2 H.P. Motor and spare knives. $200.00 OBO. Black & Decker-Dewalt Radial Arm Saw. $300.00 OBO. All are wired for 220v. Phone 250-342-2104.

Wood dining table w/ 2 inserts, 6 chairs $200. Freestanding Basketball hoop $75 Men’s SixSixOne Bike chest armor, medium-large, new, $125. Call 250-342-9673 after 5 p.m.

DBL Door RF, A/W, D/R & Convection Oven as new $999.00 or best offer.

Call 250-341-5788.

RECREATION VEHICLES 1984, 21-ft Wilderness Trailer.

Sleeps 6, awning, bathroom, new filled propane tanks, 4D Cat battery, anti-sway hitch. Great Condition.

250-347-9595. $4000.00 OBO.

Please call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Call 250-688-0213.

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

“Thank you so much Shannon for all your time and effort helping me decide what blinds to choose.” Mary 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”

recreational vehicles

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

Supplying Parts and Service for all makes and models.

Located Invermere Cross Roads beside Tim Hortons

250-342-3350 • www.bpmotorsports.ca

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.

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 250-341-6029, 345 Blair St. Athalmer ODD JOBS ENT. HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt 250-342-3569

MUSIC AND FRENCH LESSONS with Tanya Siega. Singing, Guitar, Piano and French. Phone: 250-4270938. tisiega@live.ca. Fairmont, Invermere, Radium.

HELP WANTED Want to set your own schedule?

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

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

Interested? Call 250-342-0399.

Peppi’s Pizza Resturant 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.

Rocky Mountain Cold Beer & Wine Store is looking for clerks. Please apply in person to the Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs.

Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for permanent p/t evening kitchen help and servers.

Please call 250-347-0047 or email mail@helnas.com.

Fusion Wellness Spa is seeking Nail Technician. Are you a team player, enthusiastic and good with people?

Please send resume to jeanette@ fusionwellnessspa.com Local Contractor requires experience skid steer & mini excavator operators for immediate full time work. Forward resume to reicon.ltd@gmail.com.

Lakeside Pub

is looking for experienced servers, linecooks, and kitchen help, F/T, P/T. Email resume to lakesidepub@ shaw.ca or drop off in person.

Rib Ranch Resturant at the Skookum Inn in Windermere is now hiring experienced line cooks, F/T, P/T, 12.69/hr, min 2 yrs experienced. Main Duties Include: Prepare & Cook complete meals, oversee kitchen operators, maintain inventory records of food, and train kitchen staff. Email resume to ribranch@gmail.com or apply in person. 250-341-3333.

Established Cleaning Company of 16 years...

is now accepting applications for

Full-time and Part-time Employment.

MUST be reliable, bondable and hardworking. Drivers license preferred.

Full training program provided, wages based on experience.

Year-round employment opportunity, and weekends off! Resumes to shiner@cyberlink.bc.ca or contact Shelley @ 250-342-5837.

Positions Available Columbia Garden Village is looking for Dietary Aides and Assisted Living Workers (Residential Care Aides) to start immediately.

Please apply by e-mail to aturner@glm.ca or fax to 250-341-3340.

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CAREERSTARTSHERE.

Friends of Kootenay National Park Located at the Radium Information Centre

We are tb!s the bargain shop, a dynamic discount general merchandise retailer with 238 stores operating nationwide in Canada. We are currently looking for motivated and results driven Team Members to be part of our Super Friendly team in our Invermere, BC store.

Summer Student Employment Opportunity

JOB FAIR

We are looking for friendly, outgoing, energetic students who enjoy working with the public and young children to fill the following positions:

Thursday May 5, 2011 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

518-13th Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

This position will deliver the Junior Naturalist Program to children 6 to 12 years of age.

This involves developing theme based lessons/activities; conducting morning two-hour field trips at Redstreak Camp Grounds; setting up guest speakers; maintaining inventory of supplies/materials; keeping records of daily activities and promoting the program in the area. The remaining time would be spent assisting with the daily operations of the Friends’ gift shop. This position also involves working closely with the staff of the Radium Chamber of Commerce and Parks Canada. (June 1 to August 27, 2011; 40 hour week; $14.00 per hour)

Interviews will be conducted on site by the Store Manager, please bring a current copy of your resume.

www.tbsstores.com Busy steel fabrication and machine shop is now accepting applications for apprentices in the following trades.

• Machinist • Fabricator • Welder • Ironworker

Junior Naturalist Coordinator

Invermere, B.C.

Employment Opportunity – Baker Are you a certified baker looking for a change of lifestyle including guaranteed employment? Do you possess basic computer skills and the ability to work independently? Then we have an immediate opening for you in our bakery located in the beautiful Columbia Valley in British Columbia.

We offer a positive work environment, full time regular scheduled shifts and health benefits. Duties include preparing a variety of bread and buns for our retail and wholesale customers. Wage is negotiable based upon experience.

You can find out more about us by visiting our website at www.healthybread.com Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Peter Banga, Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Box 519, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342.4422 • Fax: (250) 342.4439 Email – qbakery@telus.net

We are looking for highly energetic, motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are team players.

Experience in the listed trades is preferred. A benefit package is included. This is a non-smoking workplace.

Please forward your resume to txn@telus.net or fax 250-341-3956 for an interview.

The Residences at Fairmont Ridge is looking for an energetic team player to join their very competitive

Sales Department in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC The successful candidate will be assisting in executing and tracking an already implemented marketing budget.

This person would be required to produce eblasts, in-room marketing, build a referral program, and work various hours in the show suite as a relief for the current sales team.

This position requires someone who is energetic, personable, and enjoys interaction in a variety of settings.

This person will be required to contact owners, schedule appointments, host wine and cheese evenings as well as create and maintain relationships with local businesses and vendors.

Sales and marketing experience is an asset but we are willing to train an enthusiastic candidate. Salary would be based on experience.

Please contact tim@fairmontcreek.ca or 1-877-646-5890

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

Trades II Position

Gift Shop Assistant This position is responsible for the daily operations of the Friends’ gift shop (Nature’s Gifts and Bookshop), namely selling merchandise, greeting visitors, handling cash procedures, stocking inventory, maintaining inventory records. Other duties include providing support to the Jr. Naturalist Coordinator. (July 1 - August 31, 2011 ; 40 hour week; $12.00 per hour) Candidates for this position must: • be enrolled in a secondary/post secondary institution and be returning to school • possess strong interpersonal skills • be well organized and self-motivated • have good computer skills • have the ability to work with limited supervision • work well in a team environment • have First Aid Training Forward resumes to the attention of Natalie Wallace at: Friends of Kootenay National Park, P.O.Box 512, 7556 Main St. E., Radium Hot Springs, BC., VOA 1 MO For more information call: 250 272 6800 or 250 347 6525 or Email: info@friendsofkootenay.ca

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) invites applications from persons interested in working with the Windermere Operations Department on a permanent, full-time basis (40 hrs/wk), eight months of the year, March to October annually. This is semi-skilled manual work involving grounds maintenance.

The successful applicant will have: • Grade 10 Education • Knowledge in the operation and care of lawn equipment • Valid driver’s license for the Province of British Columbia For further information please contact Norm Julien, Operations Supervisor, (250) 342-5527. Applicants must include a copy of their Driver’s Abstract and at least three references. Please forward your application, by Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. . to: Cameron W.D. Dow School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Department of Human Resources PO Box 70, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5 (tel) 250-427-2245 / (fax) 25-427-2044 / e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted. All successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record search.

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Shore Side Snack Shack opening soon

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A unique new concession stand — the Shore Side Snack Shack — is opening soon at Tilley Memorial Park in Canal Flats.

Using a double-decker London bus as their base of operations, Reni Gallant and Francine Savoie will begin serving customers down at the beach on May 12th. Their menu is filled with straightforward, hearty food, ranging from cheeseburgers and sweet potato fries to frozen yoghurt, with a full choice of child-sized portions available.

“I’m extremely excited to be opening soon,” said Reni. “We’ve spent the last two weeks getting equipment set up, cleaning and doing touch-ups on the paint. There’s a downstairs area for the staff to prepare and cook food, with seating for 24 people upstairs. ” It was March when the duo put forward a proposal for their concession stand to the Village of Canal Flats, who had put out a request for proposals earlier in the year. After plans were approved by town council on March 28th, Reni and Francine arranged to lease the bus and moved it down to Canal Flats.

Reni investigated another London bus that was for sale on Vancouver Island, but without an engine it

proved too difficult to transport to the valley.

“I love the uniqueness; it markets itself,” Reni explained. “People will come and have a look, then they’ll smell the food and want to eat.”

The 1957 London bus is leased from The Hoodoo Grill in Fairmont, who previously used it for a single summer as a concession stand.

Since then it sat unused in the restaurant parking lot, until Hoodoo Grill owner Rory Sinclair casually suggested to Francine’s daughter Kerstin that the duo use the bus for their stand.

A few weeks later Francine and Reni were installing equipment and preparing their new signs.

“Last year I had the initial idea when I saw a hot dog cart for sale,” said Reni. “Francine and I have been friends for a long time and coworkers for a long time.

She has 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry and I’ve been a server for nine years so it seemed like a good step for both of us.”

Since starting as a means of public transport in London, the Shore Side Snack Shack bus made its way to Victoria, where it continued to carry passengers.

After a stint in Alberta, the bus returned to B.C. The Shore Side Snack Shack begins operations on May 12th at Tilley Memorial Park. Until June opening hours will be Thursday to Sunday 3 to 9 p.m.

SNACK TIME — Tanya Pelton, Kerstin Gallant, Reni Gallant, Karen Pelton and Francine Savoie (left to right) enjoyed a trial run of the Shore Side Snack Shack at the Easter egg hunt at Martin Morigeau School on Sunday, April 24th.

Photo by Kate Irwin Once school holidays begin at the end of June, the concessions stand will be open seven days a week from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Rib Ranch returns by popular demand

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Longtime restaurateur, Magdy Elwakeel, has been in the food industry since moving to Canada in 1979. He began his career in Edmonton, but has been in the Columbia Valley for 23 years.

“To know him is to love him,” stated the Edmonton Sun in a farewell article Mr. Elwakeel has as a keepsake. Not unlike his reputation in the city, he has built a dedicated following with his ribtastic culinary endeavour, the Rib Ranch.

Mr. Elwakeel owned and operated the Rib Ranch in Fairmont Hot Springs, but the business burnt down and so he went on to work as the Food and Beverage Manager for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

“Since we closed the place, locals and tourists have asked for us to reopen it,” he said. “We had such a good product and people really looked forward to it. It was open for five years.”

Since January, Mr. Elwakeel has been working on opening Rib Ranch in the Skookum Inn on Highway 93/95, and the doors were officially opened on April 1st. He hopes the restaurant will be eventually be one

of many Rib Ranch locations throughout B.C. and Alberta.

“It all worked out and the reception has been wonderful so far. We’re getting excellent support from the locals and the tourists. It is almost identical to what we had before in Fairmont. The menu is more or less the same.”

Mr. Elwakeel said the secret to the Rib Ranch’s popularity is twofold: an excellent product and friendly, caring staff.

He jokingly attributes the recipe for his mouth-watering ribs to his mother, but it is actually a very special recipe that he has perfected over the years with the as- RIBTASTIC STAFF — Pictured, left to right: Amira Elwakeel, Serena (and Rylin) Bchudin, Debra Bascom, Larry Newman, sistance of trusted chefs.

“I love ribs myself and we have done Magdy and Adam Elwakeel are ready to serve up some tasty ribs at Photo By Joshua Estabrooks this for so many years that I feel we have the Rib Ranch. perfected the recipe,” he said. “We have tried to keep seven people, but when the busy season hits and our prices reasonable, too. I believe in good quality, the restaurant opens for breakfast, he expects that affordable food.” number to grow.

The Rib Ranch is truly a family affair, as Mr. ElBe warned: these succulent, saucy delicacies are wakeel’s four children all help out in various aspects truly finger-licking good. Finger bowls are highly of the businesses operation. Currently he employs recommended.

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Congratulations to our Easter colouring contest winners The annual Pioneer Easter colouring contest was another great success, with more than 30 artistic entries in this year’s draw. The three lucky winners are pictured above. Above left: Invermere’s Gage Martin, 5, gives a thumbs-up for his grand-prize win of a family fun round of golf at Creekside, courtesy of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort; Above middle: 8-year-old Raina Schnerch of Invermere proudly displays her work of art and treat-filled basket, courtesy of It’s a Wrap!; Above left: Invermere’s Luke Mason, 5, with his win.

Photos by Kelsey Verboom

PioNEER oN THE ROAD

AROUND THE GLOBE — Submit your travel photos to info@ cv-pioneer.com for your chance to win a trip for two to a Calgary Flames game, plus overnight accommodation courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World.

Pictured, clockwise from top left: Bobbie Fulton and Che on a dive boat off the coast of Cozumel Mexico; Scott and Elaine Wallace in Sydney Australia; Nolan Watt at the South Street Seaport in New York City.

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April 29, 2011

Valley Churches

FAITH

Things that you shouldn’t forget

By Pastor Trevor Hagan Lake Windermere Alliance Church Has it ever happened to you? You forgot where you put your keys, you forgot your friend’s birthday, you forgot to water the plants, you forgot your password or pin number, you forgot your appointment or your deadline...

Yes it happens to me as well.

I even found a website that will help you with all those friends and family you should not forget. All you need to do is supply a list of people, contact information and a budget amount for each and they will send your people a gift basket or flowers on your behalf. (www.sorryiforgot.com) When you stop and think about it, what are the things in your life you should not forget? I have pondered this question and come up with three things I

know I should not forget. 1) My anniversary, 2) My family loves me, and 3) God is able.

The first two I have been able to remember for the most part, but the third is one that somehow gets lost in the business of life.

I think that God’s ability to help with anything is something easily forgotten because of our lack of practice in trusting God. Just coming away from Easter weekend we are reminded that although people put Jesus to death, He is able to conquer death. I know how surreal that sounds, but that is exactly what He did. And because Jesus conquered death, what could we possible stump Him with in our lives?

Ephesians 3:20-21 says, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!”

Think about that for a moment, God is able to help me with my everyday or my deepest issues in life.

So, if you have to, tie a string around your finger to remember that God is able and He loves you right there.

And don’t forget to be grateful for what you have because life is really short.

Talent show at Laird The student at JA Laird Elementary School in Invermere treated an audience of parents, kids and staff with a Talent Show on Thursday, April 21st, organized by the school’s leadership group.

Acts included an array of musical performances, skipping, hula-hooping demonstrations, dancing and more.

Pictured, Kieran Moore, Grade 6, plays a tune on his violin.

Photo by Kate Irwin

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, May 1st, 10:30 a.m.: “GROW...SERVE”...Pastor Trevor ministering.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for Children during the Morning service.

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

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