Vol 8 Issue 5

February 4, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 5

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Valley NEWS Manny back home after season-ending crash

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Shortly after a spectacular crash that ended this season’s podium dreams for Canadian Men’s Alpine skier Manuel Osborne-Paradis, he quipped to reporters in true ‘Manny’ style, “The doctor bought me a pizza. I got a free helicopter ride. How many of you got a free helicopter ride today?”

While competing in a World Cup downhill event in Chamonix, France, on January 29th, Manny was only 4/100ths of a second off the lead when his ski caught an edge. Manny’s left ski flew off and he became airborne before skidding down the hill and ploughing into the protective fencing lining the course. Manny was airlifted from the scene and taken to a hospital in Geneva.

The crash resulted in a broken left leg, a torn anterior cruciate knee ligament, bruised ribs, and an abrupt end to Manny’s race season. Manny also hit his head when he landed, but his helmet protected him from further injury.

The accident adds to the list of injuries that have plagued the Men’s Alpine Team this year. The team roster currently reads like a doctor’s rap sheet: Jan Hudec, bro-

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WIPEOUT — In this photo captured from a YouTube video, Invermere resident and member of the Canadian Men’s Alpine Ski Team, Manuel Osborne-Paradis, flies through the air at 120-kilometres-per-hour after catching a ski during his downhill run on January 29th in Chamonix, France. ken hand; Francois Bourque, bad knee; Ryan Semple; blown knee; Kelly McBroom, broken ankle; Louis-Peirre Hlie, concussion, bum knee.

Manny remains upbeat about the injury, recently posting on his Facebook page, “Thank you for all the wishes. It was a long day but that is the price you pay for going fast.”

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Violent protests in Egypt this week have made news headlines around the world. One local teacher is currently in Egypt, waiting out the conflict.

Former Laird Elementary School teacher, Linda Stinson, is currently teaching at the American International School in New Cairo City, Egypt, located on the outskirts of Cairo, where most of the protest action has occurred.

Linda’s Invermere neighbour, Gail Hoffman, heard news from a mutual friend that Linda is safe and waiting out the protests at a resort near the Red Sea, where teachers from the international school were transported shortly after the unrest began.

Owen LeBourdais, another Invermere teacher, had been working at the same school until recently. We are happy to report that he is also safe and traveling in Singapore with his girlfriend, Melissa, and his family.

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Valley NEWS

Chambers of Commerce consider joining forces

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By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley and the Radium Chambers of Commerce have started exploring the possibility of amalgamation to provide a larger scope of services for businesses.

The respective boards have asked executive directors Susan Kent Kebe Smith and Kent Kebe to develop a business plan to join the two organizations. The possible amalgamation has been item of discussion for a few years, but with the current economic climate, they’ve decided to take action.

“We’re looking at the benefits,” said Mr. Kebe, executive director of the Radium Chamber of Commerce. “Radium has been more tourism- visitor services oriented, so this will bring business excellence and economic development.”

The preliminary plan will have Mr. Kebe focus on tourism initiatives, including visitor information centres and valley-wide events, while Ms. Smith, executive director of the Columbia Valley chamber, will focus on business initiatives such as advocacy, economic development, policy and education.

“Rather than have us be a jack of all trades, we can be masters of several,” Ms. Smith said. “We’re going to be able to offer a broader range of services and offer more consistency throughout the valley.”

Ms. Smith worked as interim executive director since September and the position became formalized in January. The formalization, combined with

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comments made by Gerry Wilkie, the Regional District of East Kootenay Area G Director at a businessfocused political forum on January 5th, pushed the two chambers to announce their plans officially.

At the forum, Mr. Wilkie asked why two chambers operated within twenty minutes of each other and he’s happy to hear about the possible joining of the two.

“We can bring together common services to have economic savings; I’m pleased that they’re looking at that option,” he said. “The better the business climate, the better off we are.”

Before the amalgamation becomes reality, the directors will research the risk analysis and study other chambers that have joined. Between the two organizations 332 businesses have memberships and some pay for both, an average of $250 each.

The actual amalgamation won’t likely happen until 2012, or until after the end of each chamber’s fiscal year, after the consultation and approval of the membership.

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Both letters used the term, “they checked out all modalities.” Must be a word they are teaching at Scam School.

Both came to local people through the mail. These also come via the internet. Ignore them please.

Many target the elderly, so please educate the seniors in your family to contact a family member should such a letter arrive. Ray, although you are close to elderly, I have no idea what list you are on!!!! Maybe Car nuts.

• On January 27th, Columbia Valley RCMP teamed up with a Conservation officer and patrolled approximately seven local fishing lakes. Everyone had a licence and followed local regulations. No liquor violations were observed. This proves fishermen such as yours truly are better at hiding our pops than golfers are. Our seasonal patrols will continue throughout the winter.

• On January 30th 4 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment received a report of an out-of-bounds boarder seeking assistance. Two ski patrollers from the hill attended to the back country and located a 22-year-old male from Edmonton. The male was not injured but too weak to work his way out. Search and Rescue were contacted and through their office were able to mobilize a helicopter to

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• On January 29th at 6 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP recognized a prohibited driver operating a ‘95 Honda. Police stopped the 22-year-old male and charged him with driving while prohibited. Subject has a court date in March. The vehicle was impounded.

• On January 30th at 9:30 a.m., Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 93/95 just north of Invermere. An 18-year-old male from Radium operating a 2008 Mazda lost control of his vehicle and went into a ditch. The Mazda was southbound when he observed a northbound vehicle encroach into his lane on icy road conditions. With attempts to steer and brake, the driver lost control and the vehicle went into the left ditch, causing it to roll over in the deep snow. Passing motorists stopped to assist while Invermere Fire and ambulance attended. The injuries to the driver were minor.

• During the early morning of January 31st, Columbia Valley RCMP attended to a complaint of assault where it was alleged a pregnant female was assaulted by an ex-boyfriend. The 22-year-old suspect was not in the area when police first arrived. At approximately 3 p.m., police located the male in the Industrial Park. Police arrested the male who then grabbed at the officer’s radio and fled on foot. The male was caught and charged with assault, resisting arrest and escaping lawful custody.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TALKING POLITICS — Liberal Leadership candidate Kevin Falcon visited Invermere on January 28th, meeting with the public at the Best Western Invermere Inn to speak and answer questions.

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Falcon touts plan to revive B.C. forestry

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Liberal party candidate and Premier hopeful Kevin Falcon, whose campaign heavily touts the economic potential of Northern and Interior British Columbia, put his money where his mouth is on January 28th when he made Invermere a stop along his campaign trail through interior B.C. “I fundamentally believe that one of the things we have to get across, particularly in the Lower Mainland, is that we have to recognize how much of our future is dependant on the incredible resource opportunities in this province,” Mr. Falcon said during his visit to Invermere.

Current Minister of Health and past Minister of Transportation, Mr. Falcon stressed the importance of reviving British Columbia’s forestry industry in particular.

“As a member of Cabinet, one quickly realizes the importance of forestry to our provincial economy,” Mr. Falcon said.

“As forestry goes, B.C. goes.”

When asked how his leadership would help breathe life into the deflated local forestry industry, Mr. Falcon said it would take time, but that the answer lies in pushing forest products through to the Asian market.

“I think one of the things that we have to recognize is that we cannot rely solely on the U.S. market anymore,” he said. “It means we have to open up new market opportunities.”

“To work hard to continually open up the market in Asia is extremely important if we are going to create a future for sawmills, whether it’s in Radium or Canal Flats, or anywhere else in the province,” Mr. Falcon added, pointing out that currently almost half of all B.C. forest resource shipments are heading to Asia, which is a “dramatic increase” from even five or six years ago.

“Changing the market does not happen overnight. It requires an understanding that opening up those markets requires repeated visits, repeated efforts.

“If we do that, then we can open up new markets for our forest products that I believe will bring back jobs, and again, create jobs for the next generation.”

In the January 14th edition of The Pioneer, Mr. Falcon was criticized by local educators for his stance on teacher merit pay.

When asked if he still stood by his idea even after such criticism, Mr. Falcon said that he did, and that the public’s response stemmed from misinformation and misunderstanding.

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perspective

The price of green

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

‘Going green’ has become an increasingly popular mantra of the twenty-first century. The race to think of innovative solutions to recycle more, reduce our carbon footprints, and reuse our waste products is constantly advancing. But when the price tag of going green outweighs the benefits of doing so, especially when paid for by the green stuff of taxpayers’ wallets, it’s time to re-evaluate.

As part of its 2011 budget, the District of Invermere recently announced that council has approved the purchase of computers for the mayor, councillors, and select village staff, in order to transition to paperless agendas at council meetings and reduce the amount of paper waste produced by council. The computers will likely be owned by the district and passed on to future councillors, Mayor Gerry Taft said.

To the south of Invemere, The Village of Canal Flats has a policy in place to pay 50 per cent of the cost of a computer for a council member, up to $1,000, and only during the first year after an election. In the north end of valley, The Village of Radium Hot Springs has never entertained the idea, and has no plans to do so.

While the paperless pursuit seems to be the greenest route at first glance, it doesn’t make sense overall. In our area, town councils only meet twice a month. Each agenda, which is recycled anyway after the meeting, is anywhere between 10 and say, 70 pages at the very most. Comparing the number of agendas printed to the price of buying computers at a minimum of $500 a pop for between six and 10 people, the math just doesn’t add up.

Perhaps in a large city centre, or even at the Regional District East Kootenay, where agendas are hundreds and hundreds of pages long, going digital could be justified, but in our area, it’s an expensive purchase for something with minimal results. In addition, the shelf life of the average computer is approximately the length of one council term, so the idea that paperless council chambers are a long-term investment is a stretch.

The thousands of dollars spent on this pursuit could surly be allotted to a more worthy cause in the spending agenda, or spent on other projects that promote going green, with greater results.

Historical Lens

Magazine shop In this image from the 1950s, Carlo Svendsen chuckles as Mrs. Cooper’s feisty Chihuahua guards its owner’s ice cream cone, while Mrs. Louis Kelly looks on. The trio are standing in Mr. Svendsen’s store, Svendsen’s Magazine Shop, which used to he on Invermere’s Main Street.

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Respect the Whiteway by keeping motor vehicles off the trails Dear Editor: What a wonderful winter asset the Whiteway is to our community!

I am grateful for the visionary folks at the Toby Creek Nordic Club who worked to make this dream a reality several years ago.

Special thanks should be extended to Brad Kitching who works tirelessly at grooming the White Way to provide the best possible conditions

for winter recreation. This is not an easy task as he must contend with fickle weather conditions and frequent damage caused by motor vehicles.

Please respect the effort that goes into providing this world class winter recreation facility by using it for its intended purpose only and keep the motorized vehicles off the Whiteway.

Eric Vanderkruk Invermere

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LETTERS

More of the same old Dear Editor: Not only is the smell of spring in the air but also the smell that comes with forecasted spring elections.

It was clear in the article I read in the January 21st edition that newly elected nominee for the New Democratic Party for the Kootenay-Columbia riding, Mark Shmigelsky, has come out of the gate breathing fire and brimstone reminiscent of the old school combative and rhetorical approaches to politics.

Citing that we in this riding “have lost our voice in Ottawa,” and depicting Prime Minister Harper as mean-spirited, controlling, destructive, arrogant and misguided demonstrates that neither he or his party understand that Canadian voters are tired and disgusted with this type of campaigning which relies on the personal and political attacks of other Canadians.

Shmigelsky and his provincial NDP counterparts speak of creating town hall

meetings, changing the way politicians are elected, meetings with mayors and Chambers of Commerce and organizing protest rallies because they see the current provincial government in B.C. as sneaky.

Ironically, they fail to address our real-time issues that include unemployment, development and support of small business or the specific accountability measures that they will set and hold themselves to. In their oratory one cannot find anything truly tactical that speaks to strengthening the economic, social or moral capacity of Canadians and specifically to our interests, British Columbians.

So I offer a wake up call to our NDP hopefuls: today’s electorate is demanding leadership platforms that are based upon solid strategies and measurable outcomes that will ultimately enhance the quality of life for our families and friends.

Doug Clovechok Fairmont Hot Springs

Norm gets an elevator It has been some time since Norm Gagatek’s friends have posted anything. So here is an update.

Thanks to the generosity of this community, the fund being collected for Norm has been able to get him closer to living at home. With the monies generated from a benefit, as well as numerous donations (notably, the Radium Truckers Association and Shawn Jestly), we have been able to purchase a personal elevator from Medichair for Norm at the cost of approximately $18,000 to be able to access the upper level of his home.

We have also put a $20,000 line

of credit in place at Home Hardware as of November 2010, where Al and Don Miller gave us all purchases at cost.

In order for Norm to attend functions and to have a sense of freedom, he has also acquired a van. We are happy to say we were able to put $9,000 toward this endeavour. A HUGE thank you to all persons and groups who have put time, thoughts, prayers and money towards Norman.

We cannot thank you enough.

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To my wonderful valley family, First, I would like to thank all of you for your continuing support during this time. It is hard to believe that we have been here for 10 weeks.

Dave continues to face new challenges each day with courage and strength. We have also come to realize that things we considered as simple chores like eating, washing our face and brushing our teeth is not so easy for Dave. But his stamina and hard work are helping him do what each of us takes for granted each day.

In this New Year our lives will be totally different but I know that Dave will confront the changes in our lives with strength and bravery. The upcoming birth of our new child is very exciting and is another reason for us to celebrate the New Year.

We are very fortunate for the generosity of our Valley Family. The road we are traveling seems endless, full of twists and turns only made manageable by all of you.

In closing we would want each of you to take time out of your day to tell your partners and family how important they are to your life. Take care.

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HELPING GRANDMA — Sophia Matsalla, front, gets some help with her arts and crafts from “Grandma” Alice Pawlyshyn at the Columbia Garden Village through an intergenerational project with Eileen Madson Primary School.

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Young and old learning together

By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff It’s a Friday morning at Columbia Garden Village and the sound of little feet and voices are filling the hallways.

One of Eileen Madson Primary School’s kindergarten classes has filed into the retirement home for their weekly class. Today they’re learning about the letter O and o-o-opposites: hot and cold, wet and dry, young and old.

“This little piggy is on the teeter-totter,” said Barb Carriere, their teacher. “Is he up or down?”

“Uuuuuuuuuuup!” shout 14 five- and six-yearold voices.

This intergenerational project started in December, after Ms. Carriere read a book that detailed a joint project where 60 kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students attended school at the Grace Living Centre, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a nursing home.

That program benefited both students and residents: the kindergarteners excelled in school, especially reading, and the seniors needed less medication.

Ms. Carriere thought this idea could work in Invermere and got in touch with Interior Health, Columbia Garden Village and the school district. Now every Friday morning the kindergarten students have their regular class with the residents of the retirement home acting as mentors for reading, helping them do their crafts and telling stories.

“I think there is a mystical connection between

children and seniors,” Ms. Carriere said. “But there’s no opportunity for them to meet because they’re kept in separate places; seniors in homes and children in school.”

With the kindergarten class now in place, Columbia Garden Village resident and retired primary teacher Fran Kimpton comes down every Friday morning to help.

“I think it’s great, but I wish more seniors would come down,” Fran said. “The little guys could talk more with older people and there would be some good interaction.”

The interaction gives the children lessons on the cycle of life, respect, politeness, and how to speak to people with hearing disabilities. The seniors also learn patience and keep their motor skills by doing crafts with the children.

“It’s absolutely phenomenal,” said Adrienne Turner, community manager of Columbia Garden Village. “It’s good to have the children interacting with the elderly. It’s a new way of communicating for both of them.”

Eventually Ms. Carriere would like to complete a book full of stories that her students have learned from the “grandmas and grandpas” who visit their class. For now she’ll focus on reading and getting the students to respect the elders who visit.

“They still call them old people,” Ms. Carriere laughed. “That’s how they see them. I would like them to call them seniors or residents, but it’s only been two months. The language will come.”

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

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HOCKEY FOR DAVE

Babes of the World The documentary Babies will show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on February 8th at 7 p.m. Turn to Page 13 for more on this film about parenting all over the world.

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Griffith Hiltz Trio Concert Celebrate Valentines early!

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Movie Review: Let Me In Reviewed by Kate Irwin If you’re seeking an antidote to the sparkly vampires and tortured tween romance of The Twilight Saga, Matt Reeves’ Let Me In is for you.

Filled with suspense, heart-wrenching loneliness and brutal revenge, this American remake of 2008 Swedish hit Let The Right One In, has a sad, haunting quality which sticks with you.

The story follows a tormented young boy, Owen (The Road’s Kodi Smit-McPhee) who is viciously bullied by his peers and can’t connect with his divorcing parents.

His strange new neighbour, Abby (Kick Ass’s Chloe Grace Moretz), tells him they can’t become friends, but they do become just that — although he only sees her at night, wandering barefoot through the snowy courtyard.

A series of killings soon leads an investigator (Elias

Koteas) to this forgotten corner of New Mexico and Owen begins to realize that his friendship with Abby — and indeed his life — may be at risk.

With two lead actors in their pre-teens, the high quality performances in this movie must be acknowledged.

Both Moretz and Smit-McPhee wring every drop of pathos, misery and isolation out of their characters.

Moretz in particular goes from utterly wretched to hide-behind-the-couch terrifying with ease, although the performance runs along the same lines as her role in Kick Ass, losing a little of the shock factor.

Unlike other films in the genre, Let Me In doesn’t glamourize the bloodsucking, gritty and violent world its characters inhabit. Although brutally violent at times, it’s a thoughtful, understated tale, centering around the human need to connect.

There’s also an interesting moral ambiguity to the ac-

tions of Abby and Owen. Is it wrong, if you’re shunned by society, to turn your back on it?

This movie is also notable (the horror geek in me feels duty-bound to point out) as a triumphant return to form for cult British studio Hammer Film Productions after decades of floating in the wilderness.

This is the studio’s first official film since 1976 and is a welcome return to the big screen for the makers of hits like Dracula, The Exorcist and Rosemary’s Baby. If Let Me In is anything to go by, they should be welcomed back to the filmmaking flock with open arms.

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

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication.

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

Toby Theatre • February 4th - 5th, 7:30 p.m.: The Tourist.

• February 9th - 12th, 7:30 p.m.: Little Fockers.

• February 16th - 19th, 7:30 p.m.: Tron Legacy.

Friday, February 4th: • 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Play for Literacy at Invermere Community Hall. Games, Play-Doh, crafts and a book swap. Schools, day cares and preschools will be present with information. For info: 250-342-7668.

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

For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Saturday, February 5th: • 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Community Science Celebration, a free community event at the College of the Rockies, Invermere. For info call, Jo-Ann Coggan at 800-363-1611 or jcoggan@scienceworld. ca.

Tuesday, February 8th: • 7 p.m.: Cinefest is presenting the movie Babies, a documentary following the lives of four babies.

Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $10 per person. For info: 250-342-7071.

• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: The College of The Rockies is hosting a free talk by Rob Avis of VergePermaculture Design. Please come out and meet your community.

Permaculture is care of people, care of the earth and fair share. It is all about building Community with permaculture. To register: 250-3423210 or invermere@cotr.bc.ca. For info: www. vergepermaculture.ca.

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

For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Wednesday, February 9th: • 5:30 - 7 p.m.: A Taste of Jamaica at The Rocky Mountain Cafe at David Thompson Secondary School. Dinner prepared by the Cook Training students and special team of Jamaican Chefs. $12 per person and pre-registration is required. Fundraiser for the Cook Training and Tourism Youth Exchange to Ontario in May. For tickets: 250-342-9213 ext.

110 by February 7th.

Thursday, February 10th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Come and learn how to help protect Marion Creek Benchlands located above Columbia Lake at Kicking Horse Cafe, Invermere.

For info: 250-342-5521.

• 12 noon: Soup and Dessert at Invermere Seniors’ Centre. $5.00 per person. For info: 250-342-0327.

• 5 p.m.: Radium Hot Springs Public Library Annual General Meeting. For info: 250-347-2434 or radiumpubliclibrary@hotmail.com.

• 7 p.m.: Jill Hagan, a contemporary Christian artist, live in concert at Valley Christian Assembly in Windermere (across from Skookum Restaurant).

Free admission. For info: 250-342-9511.

Friday, February 11th: • MLA Meeting Day. Call to book appointment with Norm Macdonald: 866-870-4188.

Saturday, February 12th: • 4 p.m.: Valentine’s Ice Bar Reception and Dinner at Mountain Flowers, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. $65 per person including all gratuities and taxes. For reservations: 250-345-6070.

• 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Valentine’s on the Beach, an annual fundraiser for Windermere Valley Childcare Society at Invermere Community Hall. $3 per person, children under 2 free. For info: 250-342-3168.

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

Sunday, February 13th: • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m.: Salsa

Workshops through The Dance Tree, a community Dance and Arts Program. To register: 250-342-0241 or 250-342-3371.

• 6:15 p.m.: Doors open at Pynelogs Cultural Centre for an evening of jazz with the Griffith Hiltz Trio.

Pre-concert tickets $17 per person at The Book Bar. $19 per person at the door. For info: 250-342-4423.

Monday, February 14th: • 1 - 4 p.m.: Free Family Valentine’s party at the Edgewater Community Hall. Go skating or come to the hall for activities, movies and goodies. Donations welcome. For info call Tammy: 250-347-9324.

•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: 1 - 4 p.m.

• 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: • Fridays 9:30 - 11.30 a.m.: Baby Goose/Baby Talk free program for parents and babies. Various activities and presentations on topics of interest to parents and babies. Eileen Madson Elementary School. Contact April for info: 250-342-7668.

• Fridays 7:30 p.m.: Crib or Whist at Invermere Seniors 50 Plus Club. For info: 250-342-9893.

• Mondays 1:30 p.m.: Carpet bowling at Invermere Seniors 50 Plus Club. For info: 250-342-9893.

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Thank You Friends rally to help ‘Big Mez’ to our friends and co-workers for all the support and kindness shown through a difficult time.

Ray & Carole Feuz

Help Protect Marion Creek Benchlands!

Marion Creek Benchlands is one of the last unprotected parcels of private land on the western benchland above Columbia Lake. By linking two existing conservation areas, this project will create an unbroken natural corridor that spans more than 30 km2.

www.natureconservancy.ca/bc Learn more!

February 10 ~ 9am to 1pm

Kicking Horse Café, 491 Arrow Rd, Invermere Join NCC staff at the café throughout the morning & learn more about this important local conservation campaign.

Call 250-342-5521 for more information.

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff On a chilly morning this past November, longtime Canal Flats resident Dave Mesenchuk was driving to work along Westside Road when he swerved to miss a deer and careened into the ditch. After being extricated from his truck, Dave was flown to Foothills Hospital in Calgary, where he was told the life-altering news that he is now quadriplegic.

Since that day, Dave’s friends and family have rallied around Dave and his wife Denise — who is expecting the couple’s first child in March — to provide support and do what they can to help the hopeful couple.

Dave currently remains in hospital in Calgary where he is undergoing rehabilitation. His friends are organizing a benefit for the couple so their transition back to home life in the valley once Dave is released from the hospital will be easier.

“He is blowing them [the hospital staff] away with his progress,” Dave’s friend, Tanya Roe, said, “Despite that, he faces everyday challenges and is having to learn to do everything again. Everyday living is going to be a challenge until they get used to it.”

The benefit, held in Canal Flats on February 26th, will include a hockey tournament, followed by a silent and live auction and a dance. The hockey tournament is

Dave and Denise Mesenchuk a nod to Dave’s love for the game, and especially for his beloved Montreal Canadiens.

The first 120 players to sign up for the red and blue themed tournament will be drafted into teams by Dave himself.

“They are a couple who would rather be giving, giving, giving, not getting, getting, getting,” Tanya said.

“But now it’s time for us to help them out.”

The benefit’s organizers are looking for help with donations, especially for the auction, Tanya said. “If you are able to donate anything, big or small, merchandise, services, or monetary, it would be put to good use.”

Phone Tanya at 250-342-1273 or Brandi at 250342-1679 for more information.

More than just Great Golf

Pre-Paid Golf Cards Now Available Sunday Please call for Brunch details.

from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Weekend at Eagle Ranch Join us on February 12th, 13th and 14th and enjoy an elegant 4-course feature menu prepared by executive chef Marc Leblanc.

CALL NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE.

Dining 250-342-6560 • Golf 250-342-0562 • www.eagleranchresort.com • Toll Free 1-877-877-3889

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Everyone loves Babies

By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff Incredibly, the film Babies has managed to captivate audiences around the world with infants they’re not related to.

The documentary follows four babies from vastly different cultures through their first year of life. It introduces Ponijao in Namibia, Bayarjargal in Mongolia, Mari in Tokyo and Hattie in San Francisco as fragile newborns and continues through that first year, showing each milestone and making the audience feel as proud as parents.

The film will show this week on February 8th at 7

p.m. at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere as part of the ongoing Cinefest series.

French filmmaker Thomas Balme uses a purely observational style for the documentary, with no interviews or voice-over commentary. Without these tools, the audience must simply sit and watch the babies and their surroundings — the culture, the street they live on, the parents ­— and see how their personalities emerge.

The magic of the film is that it lets the audience absorb the differences and similarities between all the different cultures, making us aware that we really are all born the same.

With stunning cinematography, careful direction and adorable stars, this isn’t one to miss.

Spring around the corner, but not for B.C. Pioneer Staff According to three out of four psychic groundhogs in North America, spring is only a few short weeks away. Unfortunately for British Columbians the closest groundhog, Balzac Billy in Alberta, predicted six more weeks of winter by running back into his hole to hide from the sun on February 2nd, Groundhog

Day. He disagreed with the three other groundhogs: Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia, Wiarton Willie in Ontario and Punxsutawney Phil from Pennsylvania.

Don’t worry though. Studies have shown groundhogs accurately predict spring’s arrival only 37 per cent of the time; not surprising considering the only reason they come out of hibernation is for food or sex, not crystal ball predictions.

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Come and enjoy a delicious Jamaican-inspired menu at The Rocky Mountain Cafe at DTSS on Wednesday February 9th – 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. • • • • • •

Jamaican Patties Curried Chicken Jerk Pork Traditional Jamaican Rice and Peas Jicama and Pineapple Salad Chocolate Delight

Dinner prepared by the Cook Training students and our special team of Jamaican Chefs!

This is a fundraiser for the Cook Training and Tourism Youth Exchange to Ontario in May.

Dinner is $12 per person and it must be booked in advance.

Please call Faith Saunders at DTSS 342-9213 ext. 110

by February 7th to make a reservation.

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YOUR MONEY Investment tax slips

As we move into 2011, those who own investments will soon start to receive tax slips. Investment tax slips come in many forms and at different times of the year.

The following is meant to be a helpful guide on what to expect for the main types of investments.

from the account, you can expect to receive a T4RIF. T4RIFs are added to your income as pension income and are usually mailed out by the end of February.

Mutual Funds

age account with multiple stocks and or bonds or GICs, the brokerage firm will generally consolidate all of your dividends and interest into one T3 slip. The brokerage firm must mail these slips by the end of March. They will usually appear in your mailbox sometime during March or in early April.

Mutual fund companies have to report what their RRSP accounts unit holders earned in income, dividends, capital gains, If you contributed to your RRSP, you can expect an foreign income and return of capital. Since mutual Income Trusts RRSP contribution receipt. These receipts come in two fund companies can structure themselves as trusts or as Income Trusts like the A&W Royalty Income Fund Manulife = IDA Trust must report forms. The first receipt usually comes early in mid-Janu- corporations, they will either issue a T5 or a T3 to their or Securities the RiocanIncorporated Real Estate Investment ary and is for all contributions made to your RRSP in the unit holders. allSecurities income, dividends, or return of capital their unit Manulife Investment Services inc. = toMFDA previous calendar year (2010).

Mutual funds that are set up as corporations will isholders by issuing a T3 slip.

Income trusts have Manulife Securities Insurance Inc. = INSURANCE been The next receipt is for contributions made in the first sue their unit holders a T5, while mutual funds that are slow to formulate their tax distributions in the past and 60 days of the current year (2011). If you make multiple set up as a trust will issue their unit holders a T3. In eihave to mail the results by the end of March. Income contributions in the first 60 days of the year then you ther case, T3s must be mailed out by the end of March Trust T3s can generally be expected in early April. The English may receive more than one contribution receipt. These and usually start appearing in mailboxes French throughout good news for tax time is that many Income Trusts have receipts are usually sent within days of the contribution March. converted to corporations and will start issuing T5 slips date.

T5s have to be mailed out by the end of February starting in 2012.

If you withdrew money from your RRSP in 2010, and usually start appearing in mailboxes throughout 3/16" Minimum size to be used on business cards then you can expect to receive a T4RSP slip that will be February.

Ask for help added to your income. T4RSP slips are usually mailed If you are wondering what tax slips to expect for this out near the end of February. year’s taxes, always be sure to contact your financial adStocks, bonds or GICs visor. He or she will be able to bring up your account If you own stocks that pay dividends or bonds, RRIF accounts and let you know what tax information will be coming or GICs that pay interest, then you have an account Since you can no longer add contributions to an at a brokerage firm or trustee such as Computershare to you in the mail. If you regularly use an accountant, RRIF account, you will not receive any tax slips for con- or the Government of Canada. These firms must send bring your December 31, 2010 statements in with your tributions. Unless you have just converted your RRSP out a T5 slip to their clients who received dividends other tax information so that he or she will know what Minimum be used on theany standard brochures to an1/4" RRIF in 2010,size andto didn’t withdrawal money sized to expect. or interest throughout the year. If you have a broker-

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The Old Zone

2011 OldTimers Hockey Association Stats Team

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Warwick Wolves Aquair Waterboys Finish Line Phantoms Inside Edge Black Smoke Huckleberry Hawks

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Kicking Horse Coffee Junkies

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Results from January 26th: Hi Heat bruised the Tomatoes, Warwick beat up Huckleberry’s, Kicking Horse surprised the Phantoms and Aquair topped Inside Edge.

VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan (OCP).

The proposed bylaws (Numbers 376 and 377) will affect the following properties as shown in bold below, with the following zoning changes:

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan (OCP).

The proposed bylaws (Numbers 374 and 375) will affect the following properties as shown in bold below, with the following zoning changes:

Property descriptions: • A portion of Lot 1, District Lot 3947, Kootenay District Plan 16491, Except parts included in Plans 18300, NEP21223 and NEP62610.

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Property descriptions: • A portion of Lot 1, District Lot 3947, Kootenay District Plan 16491, Except parts included in Plans 18300, NEP21223 and NEP62610.

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The property is currently within the Resort land use zone in the OCP and zoned in the Zoning Bylaw as C5 – Golf Course. The proposed rezoning will change the current land use zone to Single Family Residential in the OCP and change zoning to R-1 Single Family Residential.

The property is currently within the Resort and use zone in the OCP and zoned in the Zoning Bylaw as C5 – Golf Course. The proposed rezoning will change the current land use zone to Multiple Family Residential in the OCP and change zoning to R-3 Multi Family Residential.

A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 376 and the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 377 will be held:

A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 374 and the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 375 will be held:

FEBRUARY 9TH AT 7:00 P.M. RADIUM VILLAGE OFFICE 4836A RADIUM BLVD. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C.

FEBRUARY 9TH AT 7:00 P.M. RADIUM VILLAGE OFFICE 4836A RADIUM BLVD. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw may submit written presentations to the Village of Radium Hot Springs, PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0 or Fax: 250-347-9068 prior to the date and time of the hearing. Submissions will not be received after the public hearing has been adjourned.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw may submit written presentations to the Village of Radium Hot Springs, PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0 or Fax: 250-347-9068 prior to the date and time of the hearing. Submissions will not be received after the public hearing has been adjourned.

The full bylaws and zoning map may be inspected at the village office, 4836A Radium Blvd., during regular office hours. For further information, contact 250-347-6455.

The full bylaws and zoning map may be inspected at the village office, 4836A Radium Blvd., during regular office hours. For further information, contact 250-347-6455.

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Naramata Paradise: Spacious and inviting, ideal for entertaining, 2108 Naramata Road features a 4200 sq ft post & beam house, privately situated on nearly 10 lovely acres.

Renovated with tasteful and quality finishings, including energy efficient geo-thermal, this property backs onto the KVR Trail, just below hundreds of acres for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

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Spanish Wednesdays at CasaVino Wine Bar - Radium Hot Springs A totally new learning experience.

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Twelve travel related Spanish lessons starting Wednesday, February 9th at 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and going weekly until April 27th with internationally certified teacher Jessica Tegart.

$165 for all 12 Lessons Minimum 2, Maximum 8 Students.

Please call to reserve your space ahead of time. 19 years + ONLY. Please don’t drink and drive!

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Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Spaghetti Dinner Tuesday, Feb. 15th • 4:30 - 8:00 pm In the Mezz at the Arena

$500 per person $2000 per family

Come out and support the Peewee’s This is a fundraiser for Minor Hockey

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

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LADIES WHO LUNCH, AND LUNGE — This group of women work out together three times a week at the Valley Fitness Centre, and meet for a social coffee once a week after the class. Many of the women have been part of the class for 15 years.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom

Group proves that fitness has no age limit

injuries and surgeries, like hip replacements, Anne said.

“If you work at it, you won’t Three times each week, the upneed those kinds of things. I’m stairs room of the Valley Fitness Cenglad to see that all the old women tre fills with about 30 fitness enthuare finally realizing that without siasts who work out steadily for one fitness, you’re not going to make hour. These workout buffs aren’t who it.” you’d typically expect — they are an Anne, who skis, hikes, and all-female group of women aged 55 bowls when she’s not at the gym, to 81. formerly worked as a fitness inThe fitness class has the largest structor, so she knows what she’s attendance of any class at the centre, talking about. with no fewer than 20 women com“Isn’t that funny? I used to ining out to exercise at each class. struct a seniors’ fitness class, and “It’s not specifically a seniors’ now I’m one of them,” she said, class, but they sure rule it,” said Cathlaughing. erine Tumason-Wardwell, who works FABULOUSLY FIT — Pictured, left Fitness isn’t the only aspect of at the Valley Fitness Centre. the class.

Just as they have been doto right: Connie Watson, Sheila Tutty, Invermere’s Anne Ferguson, who Gail Hoffman, and Anna Kopp step to ing for the past 15 years, the ladies turns 70 in May, has been coming to the beat during a fitness class on Janu- meet after class on Wednesdays at the class every Monday, Wednesday, ary 31st.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom the nearby Quality Bakery for cofand Friday for the past 15 years. fee and chitchat, and all go out to “We just have so much fun,” she dinner together once per month. said. “I think the best thing for seniors is being fit. Even “It’s a wonderful social. It really is great fun. We if you can’t do everything the instructor is doing, that’s solve all the world’s problems over coffee,” Anne chuckall right, as long as you’re moving. If you stay fit, you’re led. “Everybody has a story to tell when we go.” going to be healthy.”

Despite the already large class size, Anne said she The class focuses on stretching and relaxation, move- wishes more seniors would realize the importance of ment, and strengthening, and often uses exercise bands, staying fit and join the class. Anyone who comes to the weights, and exercise balls. class is always invited to join the coffee and dinner dates, Keeping mobile during the aging process prevents Anne added.

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

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February 4, 2011 . . . RCMP Report continued from Page 4 Upon booking the male into cells, cocaine was seized. As a result he was also charged with possession of a controlled substance. The male is presently held in custody at the time of this report.

Active listening

One of the many courses I have had in my career to date was about the techniques of interviewing people. The one lesson taught was called “active listening.” We would simply let the person speak until finished and then to show that we were in fact listening, we would rephrase or repeat in short order what

we heard, and then get confirmation. The danger of being taught new techniques at work is that the instructors did not warn us to not to try this at home with our spouse. I learned the hard way. Pretty much the only way I learn.

I was watching TV and reading an article at the same time, when Bev starts to quiz me on something.

I told her to stop. Perfect opportunity to practice what I have learned. I turned the TV down, put my article down, turned to her, made good eye contact and advised her, “Ok, I am now actively listening, go ahead.” Well, the look and the response I got — no doubt not the topic she originally wished to discuss with me — caused me to rephrase her thoughts, just

Council suggests raising sewage rates to de-sludge lagoon Industril Park; a project that needs to be done once every five years.

“In the past we haven’t budgeted for The District of Invermere council is de-sludging every five years,” said counlooking to water and sewage rates to in- cilor Ray Brydon at the January 25th crease more revenue for the 2011 budget. council meeting. “We want to try and acAt a January 25th council meeting, cumulate $70,000 and de-sludge in the the district decided to increase water next two to three years.” rates for commercial users by five cents The sewage lagoon needs to be deto 57 cents per sludged because it cubic metre. The fills up with bio“In the past we haven’t budgeted increase should solids and causes for de-sludging every five years.” create an extra the aerators to $4,677 per year work harder due based on an aver— Ray Brydon, councillor to the excess efage consumption fluents in the water. It reduces the of 410 cubic metres. The new money will help fund capi- efficiency of the treatment, meaning less water can be treated. tal projects and build up reserve funds.

Sewage rates, along with garbage and The increase will amount to $20.50 for each user, but they won’t see a change recycling rates, are a flat rate included on the water bill. until they receive their fall bills.

Single-family dwellings comprise 87 The last change to water rates happer cent of the town’s total fee base, so pened in October, 2009.

A recommendation to change sewer raising that category higher than the rest rates received first reading only and will proved to be the most profitable. At a cost go to a committee for further discussion. of $2.88 per month for a total of $34.56 The suggestion states raising rates by 8.9 per year for the consumer, the fees will per cent for single-family dwelling and generate $66,056 for the town. With additional revenue from one bedroom suites two per cent for everyone else.

The increase will raise approximately and commercial users with fewer than 555 $70,000 each year that will go towards square metres of floor space, the district will de-sludging lagoon number one, by the have enough funds to de-sludge the lagoon.

as I was taught. “So, what I hear you saying is you don’t think that I am intellectually on par with Einstein or his peers given that you used the word idiot three times in one sentence. Would this be correct?”

I believe her response to my practicing this technique on her was, “You’re an excellent learner.”

I don’t actively listen at home anymore. Now I just listen and do what I’m told. Is it DNA and you just do this without knowing you do it? Is it passed on from generation to generation? Instinct? Do you practise in front of a mirror? Presently researching this and when I find out, I will let you guys know.

No doubt when she reads this, I will get the “look.”

Regional District of East Kootenay WOOD GRINDING - COLUMBIA VALLEY LANDFILL The Regional District of East Kootenay will be grinding the wood waste and green waste at the Columbia Valley Landll site over the next few weeks.

The contractor is expected to be on site starting February 7, 2011 and grinding will take place during regular landll hours. The public is asked to stay well back from the equipment and machinery.

For more information, please contact RDEK Solid Waste Superintendent Jim Penson at 1-888-478-7335.

By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff

call for project proposals Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs The Regional District of East Kootenay is accepting project proposals for funding consideration from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs for the areas of: City of Cranbrook City of Fernie City of Kimberley Village of Canal Flats Village of Radium Hot Springs

District of Sparwood District of Elkford District of Invermere Electoral Area A Electoral Area B

Electoral Area C Electoral Area E Electoral Area F Electoral Area G

Application guidelines and forms are available at: • RDEK offices in Cranbrook and Invermere • The municipal office in each community • RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca • CBT website at www.cbt.org For more information about preparing your project proposal or to have an application form mailed to you, please call Julie Babcock or Shannon Moskal at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 (toll-free).

Deadline for project proposals is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2011. Late applications are not eligible for consideration.

Administered and managed by the Regional District of East Kootenay.

Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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HERE TO SERVE YOU • Renovations Inside & Out • Custom Decks • Design & Build • Finish Carpentry • Doors & Window Replacement Experts

ree Homes In c. iF eldt

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FREE ESTIMATES

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Columbia Chiropractic

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Interior World

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

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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

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

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in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

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February 4, 2011

Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s Vera Adella Wikman (nee Hurst) January 12, 1918 – January 27, 2011 Born in Wilmer and raised at what is now known as Hidden Valley Ranch, Vera spent most of her life here in the valley she loved so much. Passionate about gardening and the outdoor life, she shared a love of fishing with her husband Walter. Vera took every opportunity to be outdoors including cooking for Alpine Club of Canada and hunting camps. She was always an active member of Edgewater, volunteering in various organizations.

Vera was predeceased by her husband and her siblings Enid and Mervyn. She is survived by siblings Elaine, Phyllis and Gordon; her children Phyllis, Barbara, Wayne and Sylvia; as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of good friends.

Vera’s family members have a deep appreciation for the compassionate care she received from the staff of Columbia House.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Columbia House or the Edgewater Cemetery Fund in care of Betty Sawchuk.

Not dead to us who loved her Not lost, but gone before She lives with us in memory And will live forevermore.

thank you The family of Donald Bradshaw would like to thank Dr. Walsh, Dr. Ross, nursing staff, ambulance staff, Stars, and the ICU department of The Peter Lougheed Hospital. A heartfelt thanks for all the cards, flowers, food, and visits. Your care and kindness during this very sad time is very much appreciated. A Celebration of Donald’s life will be held at a later date. The Bradshaw Family.

s obituary s Donald Glen Bradshaw December 5, 1959 – January 23, 2011 51 Years It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Bradshaw announce his passing at the Peter Lougheed Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Donald was born and raised in Invermere, BC. He is survived by his mother, Gladys, sister, Linda, brothers, Robert, Mark, Aaron (Carol), and nephew, David. Donald was predeceased by his father, Ronald, sister, Beverly Hoffman, and nephew, Darren Were.

Don loved the outdoors, fishing, and camping. He was a kind, gentle man with an amazing sense of humour. He touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed.

Vera’s memorial will be held at the Edgewater Legion Hall on Sunday, February 6 at 2 pm.

The family would like to thank Dr. Walsh, Dr. Ross, the nursing staff, and Stars Air Ambulance.

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A celebration of Donald’s life will be held in Invermere at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Invermere Food Band or the Hoffman Fund Reading/Library program, 250-342-2889.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all.

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

Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 6254th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m.

Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

Cheers to the good Samaritans who helped a resident of Columbia Garden Village on Wednesday, January 26th. My husband fell when he was walking up 17th Street. A young person and the driver of a burgundy van drove him home. The child in question was holding his hand whilst the adult went to get her vehicle. Such a kind gesture and so comforting.

Your TLC is much appreciated.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. AlAnon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

10% off at The Windy Café!

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

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to everyone who contributed to the wonderful Snowflake Festival. Job well done!

Cheers to the staff at the Invermere Post Office! Thank you for being so kind and helpful.

Cheers to Joseph at Essence of Sound for your kindness and assistance in getting my dad’s remote car starter working once again. It is working like a charm!

Cheers to Josh! Thanks for changing my life with that book recommendation and all the genuine advice. You are such an awesome person and friend, Steve.

Jeers to the downtown deer for destroying thousands of dollars of trees on my property this season.

Most of all, Jeers to the deer that attacked a dog this weekend. Good thing the dog got away and didn’t end up like the one in Cranbrook.

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

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.

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

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

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Accommodation

suite for rent

suite for rent

suite for rent

house for rent

Low, Low Rates, daily, weekly, monthly rooms available, nice and quiet. Motel Bavaria, Radium. 250347-9915.

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.

Nice, modern, and bright 1 bdrm walkout suite for rent in newer home. Tile floor, wood cabinets, and high ceilings. Located close to D/T, available immediately, references required, perfect for single person, N/S, $725/month, utilities included, 250-342-3790.

Roomie, 1 bdrm, basement suite, prefer mature female, $650/ month, includes utilities, W/D, $325 DD, N/S, N/P, no partiers, partially furnished, references please. Available March 1, 250342-9328.

½ Duplex in Radium Hot Springs, 3 bdrm, 3 full baths, beautiful patio, BBQ, patio furniture, contact 403288-3743 or email msalas@shaw. ca for information and pictures.

Accommodation wanted Retired couple seeking longterm rental, 2-3 bdrm with garage in Invermere, furnished or unfurnished, 250-342-6197.

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

Roommate wanted, $400/ month + utilities, pet friendly, 3 bdrm bungalow on 5 acres in Windermere, 250-270-1089.

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.

Apartment for rent, 1800 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, huge balcony with view, utilities included, $1250/ month, 403-519-0447.

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

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

Walk to Downtown and Kinsmen Beach. Spacious, clean 2 bdrm, basement suite, separate entrance, 4 appliances, new laminate floor, backyard fire pit, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references and deposit required. $700/month, includes water, hydro, and heat. 250-3427590.

Radium, newly renovated 3 bdrm upper suite, new appliances, nice yard, $900/month + utilities, N/S. Reduced rent for long term renter.

250-342-5129.

Radium, 3 bdrm, $600/month + utilities, references required, small pets only, W/D, 250-505-5012.

commercial PRoperty

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

CALL 250-341-7345

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

Large, clean, furnished 1 bdrm suite for rent, new paint, carpet, and new queen bed, shared laundry, off street parking, large fenced yard, utilities and cable included, $725/ month + DD, 250-342-9404.

Invermere, large 2 bdrm walkout suite, separate entrance, 5 appliances, $1100/month, DD and references required, includes all utilities, cable, and internet, N/S, pets negotiable, no partiers, 250342-4436 or 250-342-1427.

Invermere, central, quiet neighborhood, spacious, bright, renovated 1 bdrm suite, private entrance and patio, furnished.

N/S, DD, references required, $850/ month including utilities, cable and internet. Available March 1, or sooner, 250-341-5956.

Invermere, new 2 bdrm walkout basement suite, beautiful garden and yard, no tenants on main floor, W/D, N/S, N/P, $875/month, Hydro included, 250-342-3381.

Bright, 2 bdrm, ground level walkout, 2 blocks to D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $950/month + DD, F/S, W/D, D/W, and utilities included, 250-342-1584 or 250-342-8679.

Newer home, studio suite for rent, all utilities included, internet, cable, and laundry, N/S, N/P, $500/ month, 250-688-0965.

Large 2 bdrm suite, available immediately, bright, clean, and spacious, in quiet residential neighborhood, you’ll love the walk out terrace and huge backyard, D/W, W/D, parking, close to schools and D/T, Wilder Subdivision (9th Ave.), $815/month, includes heat and hydro. Call Jeff now at 250342-6842.

Invermere, 3 bdrm basement suite, separate entrance, private fenced yard, W/D, wood stove, references required, no partiers, N/S, available immediately, $800/month + utilities, DD, 250-342-5332.

house for rent

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-4040

Radium, fully furnished, 1 bdrm with living room, includes all utilities, cable, internet, and parking, $600/month, available immediately. Call 250-347-9915 or drop in Motel Bavaria.

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2 bdrm, furnished apartment, W/D, references required, $825/month, cable & utilities included, near Hospital, 250-342-9636.

Private acreage, 1 bdrm + detached office, $850/month, Hydro included, W/D, N/S, 250342-3381.

Modern, spacious, 2 bdrm suite in Marble Canyon, Fairmont, $1200/ month, includes laundry, utilities, cable, 2 car garage. Can be viewed on website, fairmontgetaway.com, available immediately. Call Kathy, 403-520-7475.

3 bdrm, newer 2400 sq.ft. house for rent, Timber Ridge III, hardwood floors, double garage, 5 appliances, references required, N/S, N/P, $1500/month + utilities, 250-3423006.

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

Fairmont, clean, fully renovated, 3 bdrm, unfurnished house, available immediately, 6 appliances, 12x12 storage shed, large yard, close to all amenities, $800/month + utilities, N/S, N/P, DD, references. Only mature/responsible applicants need to call, 250-345-6100 or 250341-8177.

4 bdrm, 2 bath, upgraded kitchen and great room, W/D, wood stove, garage, corner lot with large backyard, walking distance to schools, hospitals, and town, pets negotiable, available April 1, $1500/month + utilities. Call Mark, 403-803-7306 or Neil 250341-7084.

Large 4 bdrm, 2 bath home for rent in Edgewater, N/S, N/P, $1250/ month + utilities, available March 1, 250-342-1152.

Windermere, 3 bdrm, close to school, $1100/month, includes propane, 250-341-7700.

4 bdrm house, D/T Invermere, available 3 months until April 30, fully furnished, cable TV, Wifi, W/D, all included, 250-341-1650 or helmimagic@uniserve.com.

condo for rent 1 bdrm condo for rent in Windermere, $850/month + $400 DD, includes utilities, unfurnished, W/D included. Good for one or two people. Please call Rene at 250342-6813.

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

1 bdrm, $600/month, 2 bdrm’s $700/month, near Sobeys, N/S, N/P, 250-342-6255.

Castlerock Condo, 1 bdrm + loft, double garage, W/D, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1500/ month, includes utilities, 250-3421314.

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.

Sable Ridge condos for rent. 1 bdrm, top floor, fully furnished, $725/month. 3 bdrm’s + Den, top floor, fully furnished, $1995/ month. Please call 403-630-7464.

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

Invermere, D/T, furnished condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, no partiers, references, Available January 15th, $1050/ month, including utilities. Call 403978-4559.

1 bdrm condo, W/D, F/S, vehicle plug-in, guest room available, walk to town, $590/month plus D/D. 250-342-2287.

Condo for rent in Radium, Copper Horn Towne. Newly renovated, all new appliances including W/D, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, a/c, fire place, 2 patios. $750/month. 403-7023002 or lindseyjcampbell@yahoo. ca.

Radium Riverstone Villas, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, townhouse, sleeps 8, N/P, N/S, 6 appliances, gas fireplace. Immaculate. Single car garage. Rent long or short term. $1100/month plus utilities. Call Cora Lee 403-609-9234.

New townhome for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, Cedarwood Glen Estates, D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $1250/month, 250-341-1182.

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condo for rent

condo for rent

condo for rent

MISC. for sale

VEHICLES for sale

The Peaks in Radium, 2 bdrm condo with loft, 3 baths, includes W/D, F/S, A/C, underground parking, pool, hot tub, and storage, criminal record check required, $1100/ month, 604-353-3075.

1 bdrm luxury condo for long term rent in Sable Ridge Resort, Radium, fully furnished and stocked with amenities. Just move in! Furnished with Penthouse furnishings, gourmet kitchen, insuite laundry, queen bed, flat screen TV, blu ray dvd, 3rd floor, F/P, BBQ, underground parking, outdoor hot tubs, clubhouse, seasonal pool, long term rental (month to month), available February 15 or March 1, $750/month, including utilities, Joe, 403-830-0799.

Invermere, just renovated, 2 bdrm condo in quiet building, corner unit, walking distance to D/T, W/D, N/S, references required, available immediately, $700/month + utilities, DD, 250-342-5332.

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

2005 Ford Explorer XLT, 6 cylinder, 4X4, Dark Blue with grey leather, excellent condition, winter tires, 149,900 km, $10,425 OBO. 250341-3545.

Place with a View, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, upscale third floor condo in the heart of Invermere, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, huge deck to enjoy the sun and mountain views, $1200/month + utilities. Please call 250-342-1533 to arrange a viewing. N/S, N/P, W/D, DD. Available March 1st.

2 bdrm condo behind Sobeys, stove, fridge, D/W, microwave, vacuum, W/D, $750/month, 250342-3417.

Executive, 1700 sq.ft., new townhouse for rent in Pineridge Mountain Resort, fully furnished, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, 2 flat screen TV’s, underground parking, 403-2620262, ext.32.

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

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

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

CAREERS

Landscape Manager Spring Creek in Canmore, AB requires a Landscape Manager to oversee the landscaping and maintenance of our master-planned community. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years experience in landscape design, construction, and maintenance who will take the lead on this long-term project, which involves a great deal of high-quality landscaping.

We require an individual with the proven ability to plan, schedule, and budget projects. Experience installing irrigation systems, paving stones, rock walls, and rough and finish shaping, as well as supervision and management of a crew, is essential. This is a hands-on position which will include operating and overseeing the maintenance of equipment.

We are looking for the right person to fill this position for the long-term. This is a salaried position with benefits; on-site subsidized housing is available to form part of the total compensation package.

We ask qualified applicants to submit resumes by February 9th, 2011 to hr@springcreekmv.com. To learn more about who we are and our exciting redevelopment project in Canmore, please visit www.springcreekmv.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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

White appliances, great shape, Kenmore stove and dishwasher, Admiral fridge, Sanyo microwave oven, $6000. 250-341-3500, will sell separately.

Firewood, Fir and Pine mix, $235.

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

For Sale, Book cases, coffee table.

White Dishwasher $100. Please call 250-688-0521.

Bowflex PR3000 home gym, fully assembled, 2 months old, paid $1100, will sell for $850 firm. No room in my little house. 250-3479001, Edgewater.

1 Electric Snow Blower 20”, $150. 1 Gas Snow Blower 20”, $200. Please call 250-342-6422.

Aluminum checkered plate toolbox for sale, side mount for ½ ton, $125, 250-688-0521.

Honda Generator, ES4500, $750 OBO, 250-341-3249.

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

All work Guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645.

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

SERVICES Care Aid is available, private care, companionship, transport to appointments, light housekeeping, and shopping.

Available weekends. 250-3470053.

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

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

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

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

Call 250-688-0213.

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

CAREERS

CAREERS

Second Cook

Quality Control Technician Cranbrook, Fernie & Invermere

The Second Cook at Panorama Mountain Village holds the key to the financial success of a food service operation. The successful candidate must be able to work unattended in both a production atmosphere, and on some stations in the resort kitchens. This position requires basic butchery, sauce production, and salad preparation. Reporting directly to the Restaurant Chef, you must work well in a team environment and understand the need to maintaining a clean, organized work station.

Essential Functions: • Monitor all food in preparation and storage daily, to avoid spoilage • Follow recipe manual guide strictly to achieve consistency in portion and taste • Prepare sufficient food quantities to meet business demands • Ensure that each item leaving the kitchen has been accurately billed or requisitioned • Explain the preparation of dishes/ specials to the service staff in a clear manner • Achieve high standards of taste and presentation in each dish • To treat each dish as if you were serving it to your family (take pride) • To work with a sense of fun and animation in order to contribute to the guest experience • Ability to work some hot stations of the kitchens of the resort • To constantly push personal skills forward • Dedication to the highest quality with every plate leaving the kitchen at any time • Proficiently set the day’s station for service • Ensure adherence to provincial health and safety standards Experience / Qualifications: • 2+ years progressive experience in the Kitchen • Basic Knife Set * Please inquire during interview if you do not have your own • Experience in working some stations of a multiple outlet operation • Basic knowledge of the operation of Catering/Conventions • Great people skills, fun, energetic, out going • Able to stand for long periods of time • Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Strong communication skills This position pays between $10.33 and $13.19 / hr, dependent on experience.

Please visit www.panoramaresort.com/employment to apply, or email Kathryn.nyland@panoramaresort.com, or fax 250-341-3019.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please send your resume stating position to the Human Resources department at: hr@terusconstruction.ca or by fax at: 604 575-3691 Terus Construction Ltd. would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only applicants selected to be interviewed, will be contacted. Posting will be closing February 21st, 2011.

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February 4, 2011

Youth grants not being utilized

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Young people in the Columbia Valley have yet to take advantage of available grants from the Columbia Basin Trust for projects that support the involvement of youth.

The Columbia Basin Trust regularly awards grants with sums from $500 to as high as $15,000 to youth-led projects from across the Columbia River Basin, yet Basin youth liaison Michelle d’Entremont can only recall one project that has originated from the local area.

Ms. d’Entremont hopes to change this trend and is meeting with David Thompson Secondary School’s leadership class to encourage students to apply for grants, and to guide them through the application process.

Past projects awarded grants from the program in-

clude a mentorship between local artists and youth in Nelson to paint a mural in the town’s indoor skatepark, and a youth-led initiative in Trail that had senior high school students discuss healthy relationships and body image with younger students.

“We’re looking for meaningful involvement from youth,” Ms. d’Entremont said. “It’s not necessarily about projects for youth; it’s about projects where youth are actively involved in the planning, leadership, and implementation of the projects.”

A Youth Advisory Committee, comprised of youth from the region aged 15 to 29, judges the grant applications. Ms. d’Entremont encourages anyone thinking of applying to contact her by emailing cbtyouth@cbt.org or phoning 1-800-505-8998.

The next deadline for applications is Monday, February 21st.

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

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

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

New Business!

Invermere Sharpening.

Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery has an opening for a Line Cook, to start immediately. Full time employment, must be available to work any shift, be 19 years of age, and have their Food Safe. Applications available at the Pub, email resume to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax resume to 250-347-9987.

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs, Call a professional today; 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” 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

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

Pampered Chef is in the Valley!

Host a Pampered Chef Bridal party, Kitchen party, Book party orders (get individual orders and still receive FREE items) or you can simply place an individual order with me. Please visit www. pamperedchef.ca to view the Fall/ Winter catalogue. You may reach me at france5@shaw.ca or call me at 250-342-1143 and I will drop off a catalogue directly to you.

Has anyone in the Valley had any spiritual activity or haunting’s in their home or businesss? Would like to catalogue all paranormal experiences.

Please contact Margaret at 250-347-6885, Paranormal Investigator.

Carbide & Steel Sharpening Services, carbide saw re-tipping, saw blades, router bits, planner knives, hole saws, ice auger blades, knives, scissors, and much more.

Call 250-341-5447, 345 Blair Street, Athalmer.

HELP WANTED

Want to set your own schedule?

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

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

Interested? Call 250-342-0399.

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

Local, private guest ranch/lodge is looking to hire a motivated, detailoriented person, job includes primarily housekeeping and also lawn and garden, horse care, and assisting with maintenance of building grounds, and systems.

This is a full-time position. Email resume to royalantler@gmail.com.

ADC EMPLOYMENT // NOTICE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Lakeshore Resort and Campground, the last publicly accessible lake front campground on Lake Windermere, is currently seeking a qualified:

CAMPGROUND GENERAL MANAGER

SNOWMOBILE SERVICE SPECIAL

Shadybrook Resort in Windermere requires a manager. This is a fulltime, seasonal position handling the daily operations of a busy RV resort. Call 250-342-1048 or email mike@shadybrookresort.com for a full job description.

Domestic deer

A pair of young deer play house in the back yard of Invermere resident Tammy Eccles on February 1st.

Photo submitted

Wanted, 2 Full-Time Short Order Cooks, Rocky River Grill, Invermere, B.C. $16/Hour, 40 Hours/week, with benefits. Permanent, shift, overtime, some weekend, day, and night. This job is located in Invermere, B.C. Candidate must have: Completed high school or college, at least six months of experience, Food Safe/Preparation Certificate an asset but not required. Special Skills: Prepare and cook individual dishes and food, ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions, work with others under pressure with minimum supervision, inspect kitchens and food service areas, order supplies and equipment, maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment, work with specialized cooking equipment, clean kitchen and work areas, wash dishes. Please forward your resume attention: Justin Atterbury, Fax# 250-342-8889.

3.25” x 4.6”

Careers At CBT Communications Coordinator CBT has an opening in the Castlegar office for a Communications Coordinator (full-time, 15-month maternity leave coverage).

If you are physically fit, have a superior work ethic, an eye for detail, team focus and the ability to laugh you may enjoy working with our team.

Position requires ability to work various shifts and provide exceptional customer service. Must have valid Drivers Licence and vehicle. Computer and cash register experience required.

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

Deadline for applications; February 11th, 2011. To apply for this position please send cover letter and resume to:

Please forward resumes to dstewart@cbt.org by noon (Pacific) February 7, 2011 for consideration.

Board of Directors Akisqnuknik Development Corporation 3046 Highway 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L2 Phone: 250 342 4409 Fax: 250 342 4407 E-mail: adm_adc@telus.net

Akisqnuknik Development Corporation

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being and to achieve greater selfsufficiency for present and future generations.

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February 4, 2011

Fairmont project restores riverbanks

By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff Simply planting cottonwoods along the banks of the Columbia River will help sustain woodpecker and Kokanee salmon populations near Fairmont.

The Fairmont Resort riverside habitat enhancement project, a partnership between Fairmont Hot Spring Resort and the Columbia Wetland Stewardship Partners, purchases and plants Cottonwood trees and other hardwoods to restore the habitat along the Riverside Golf Course in the resort. When the course was built, it disrupted the habitat.

Now they’re fixing it. In the spring of 2010, 50 students from Windermere Elementary School helped plant cottonwood and birch tree saplings and shrubs along the banks of the Columbia River. These trees will provide future nesting areas for Lewis’s woodpecker, a species at risk in the area.

“The trees there now are at the end of their life, which is good for nesting, but no new trees were growing,” said Andi Dzilums, the project coordinator for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and liaison with the stewardship. “Five families of Lewis’s woodpecker were spotted in this area last summer, reinforcing the importance of restoring and preserving this important habitat.”

The trees along the river will also improve habitat for the 250,000 Kokanee salmon that spawn in this section of the Columbia River. The trees will provide shade, keeping the river at a cool and ideal temperature for spawning.

Other fish species, otters, eagles and osprey will benefit from the improved conditions along the riverbank and the project will improve migration pathways for animals moving through the Columbia Valley.

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RIVER REPAIR — Through funding from the Royal Bank Blue Water Fund and Columbia Wetland Stewardship Partners, Fairmont Resort has planted trees along the riverbank to rebuild habitat for animals, such as woodpeckers, and blue herons. Kokanee salmon will also benefit from the restored habitat.

Photos courtesy of Fairmont Resort This year, the project will continue to monitor the progress of tree growth and breeding pairs of Lewis’s woodpeckers. They will also attempt to maintain the old growth trees that are ideal for the woodpeckers and songbirds to nest in.

DANCE!

The Dance Tree community dance programs is offering new and exciting programs:

ZUMBA FITNESS

WOMEN IN BUSINESS Call by 12 noon on Monday, February 7th and it will appear in the February 11th issue.

N E W S PA P E R

If you are a Woman in Business, call 250-341-6299 or e-mail ads@cv-pioneer.com to participate

Mondays 6:15 pm, Eileen Madson School, Wednesdays 6:15 pm at the Invermere Legion 10 sessions for $80 or $10 drop in.

For Men, Women and Teens too!

SALSA WORKSHOP

Sunday, February 13th. Location TBA 2 sessions; 11:00-12:30 pm, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

NEW!

LET’S HAVE A CEILI NIGHT!

With Colleen Malone (Irish Dance group dance)

All ages and levels welcome: Drop in $5 Wednesday night at the Legion, 7:15 pm 250-688-0965 • c.malone @shaw.ca Still few spaces left in 3yr year old creative dance/tiny toes ballet program, adult and beginner teens’ ballet and modern dance.

The Dance Tree

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

The restoration project received $5,000 of its $7,000 total budget from the Royal Bank Blue Water Fund in December 2010.

“The donation went above and beyond what we needed,” Mr. Dzilums said. “It’s phenomenal.”

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SAVE $$$ ON USED PARTS!

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2011 Travel Contest open for entries The Pioneer’s annual Travel Photo Contest is back for 2011 and we’re once again giving our readers the chance to win a fantastic prize, courtesy of Invermere Travel World: a trip for two to a Calgary Flames game, plus overnight accommodation. All you need to do is grab a copy of The Pioneer as you set off on your vacation, get your photos snapped with the newspaper in some far-flung location and then e-mail them in or drop them off at our offices.

Clockwise from top left: Valerie and Kelly Bracken celebrate their 20th anniversary on the gorgeous sunny beaches of Cancun, Mexico; A trip home to visit his parents takes Andy Chisholm to the Nova Scotia side of the New Brunswick/Nova Scotia border; Radium’s Betty Moore with daughter, Lenette and grandson Joshua, in their hometown of Christchurch, New Zealand, showing the damage done by earthquake tremors; the Scofield family traveled to Christchurch, New Zealand for their daughter’s wedding. Left to right are Bob Scofield, Corey Scofield, Sharlene Scofield, Michael Kingan, and Kimberly Kingan beside the wedding venue.

To enter the 2011 Travel Contest please send your photos to info@cv-pioneer.com, or drop them off at #8, 1008 8th Avenue, Invermere. All entries go into the grand prize draw at the end of the year.

February 4, 2011

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February 4, 2011

FAITH

Taste and you will see

By Pastor Joe Martinsen Valley Christian Assembly Umm good! We love to eat. In fact, we humans are quite attached to food.

And it is attached to us, often more so than we like.

Food is usually a part of our celebrations and often the center of our attention.

Food is so central to our lives that our bodies do not exist without it. We can go awhile without food and survive, but not forever.

There is an item of nutrition that seems to be a must in the Columbia Valley — huckleberry pie. I used to pick these delicious little berries way up in Northern B.C., and I know the work involved in gathering what is needed for this tasty little treat. But it only takes one forkful of juicy sweet berries and buttery, flaky crust to make its way to the taste buds for all that work to be

worthwhile.

Huckleberry pie always reminds me of a passage in the Bible that says, “Taste and see that the Lord is good.”

(Ps 34:8). It makes me wonder if David, the guy who wrote that verse, ate huckleberry pie as well!

Just as our bodies depend on physical food, our souls depend on spiritual food. This food for the soul comes from the truth, Jesus Christ our Lord.

In John 6:35 Jesus said, I am the bread of life.” Jesus was saying that we can’t survive without the nutrition He supplies to the soul.

Just like huckleberry pie, Jesus is good and it is a delightful experience to nibble away at the truth that comes from Him. Can I encourage you today to find a Bible and read just a bite-size portion? You will find it a tasteful and delightful experience. For a double delight, pour a cup of coffee or tea, cut yourself a slice of pie and then sit down and read!

As we taste the truth we begin to realize that Jesus really is our soul’s nutrition. He gives us life as we surrender ourselves to Him. Life takes on new meaning as we taste and see that Jesus our Lord is good.

Business awards revitalized

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The annual Columbia Valley Business Excellence Awards are back and are going through changes. Four awards have been added, and the majority of categories have been altered or eliminated.

The key focus for the 13th annual awards is encouraging a collaborative approach to business, with the north south division of previous years removed.

This year there will be just one, valley-wide award for business excellence, rather than three for the north, south and central valley.

“In the spirit of seeing ourselves as one economic community and development area we aren’t doing awards for north and south any more,” said Susan Smith, Executive Director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, who organize the awards.

“I think it is important to work together to encourage visitors to enjoy the whole valley, not separate it into distinct areas.”

The Columbia Valley and Radium Chambers of Commerce are currently accepting nominations for each of the 12 revamped categories.

New this year are awards for top non-profit or-

ganization, business leader of the year, young entrepreneur, and small business excellence.

These categories have been added to reflect the diversity of business in the valley, recognize the hard work of the local non-profit organizations and highlight the large role that small businesses play.

“We definitely have a high percentage of small businesses in the Columbia Valley,” Ms. Smith added. “As a rural chamber we are really trying to encourage and support these. They are key to the local economic community.”

After nominations close on March 31st, a selection committee will tally and review the nominations for each business, ensuring they meet the criteria for the category entered.

Businesses must also submit a written brief detailing why they would be a deserving winner. The results will be announced at an awards ceremony on April 13th at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

“This is an opportunity to acknowledge each other for a job well done,” Ms. Smith explained. “It is important to reward and recognize leaders and organizations that represent our community well.”

For more on how to nominate a business, contact the Chambers at 250-342-2844, or 250-347-9331.

Valley Churches Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, February 6th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “Marked People”...Pastor Trevor ministering.

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

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

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Interim Pastor Joe Martinsen 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyr’s Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father James McHugh 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

• Relief Society, Noon.

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

• Books • Music • Stationary • Children • Educational

INVERMERE CHRISTIAN SUPPLIES

Selkirk TV & Appliances Ltd. “Serving you since 1971” MAIN STREET • INVERMERE (250) 342-6415

WHAT GOES INTO the MIND TM COMES OUT in a LIFE

VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

Grant in Aid Applications The Village of Radium Hot Springs is welcoming applications for municipal grants in aid to community groups for endeavors, events or programs for the 2011 budget year. Applicants should pick up a guide to assist them in preparing a complete application. The deadline for applications will be February 25th, 2011. Guides may be obtained from the Village office, 4836 Radium Blvd during office hours.

For the latest financial tips, see Page 15 in this weeks…

N E W S PA P E R

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

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February 4, 2011

Chef creates art from ice

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

CUTTING EDGE — Fairmont’s head chef Rusty Cox carves an ice eagle at Martin Morigeau school. Photos by Samantha Stokell

Rusty Cox circles a large rectangle of ice cut from Columbia Lake, trying to decide what to carve from the glistening block. An eagle flies overhead.

Rusty turns to the crowd of Canal Flats’ students gathered to watch him work and announces he has decided to carve an eagle.

With a chainsaw, grinder, and an expensive set of chisels, Rusty methodically and artfully carves an elaborate bald eagle, wings spread wide and talons poised.

He begins by picturing a cartoon perspective of the bird, carving first in two-dimensional, and then adding intricate detail and dimension.

Rusty, the executive chef at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, taught himself how to carve sculptures from ice after beginning with chocolate and sugar sculpting while working at a hotel restaurant in Edmonton.

“I went and got a couple of cheap chisels and locked myself in the freezer with a block of ice for a couple of hours, and came out with a beaver,” Rusty said. “I decided to pursue it, and I’ve had lots of fun ever since.

Rusty now ice sculpts competitively, and has at-

tended the World Championships in China and ice competitions across Canada, usually with his sculpting partner, Steve Buzak. This year Rusty competed for the 12th time in the well-known annual ice sculpting event at Lake Louise, where he had 32 hours to sculpt something from 15 blocks of ice, each weighing 300 pounds.

This year Rusty’s creation was an 8.5-foot bunny perched on a 5-foot column pedestal, pulling a magician from a hat.

Rusty typically carves playful, cartoonish creations, like an old trapper in an outhouse with his pants down, Spongebob Squarepants, or one of his favourites, a T-Rex dinosaur.

“I like the wow factor you can get from people.

They really appreciate it,” Rusty said.

Regardless of how many times he carves a certain piece, it always turns out differently, Rusty reflected.“The ice is there for a short time, and then it’s gone. It has a changing nature. I like the fragility of it. It’s there for a short while, and then it disappears.”

Rusty will be carving an ice bar for Fairmont Hot Spring’s upcoming Valentine’s Day Ice Bar Reception and Dinner, which will be held at the resort on Saturday, February 12th at 4 p.m. For reservations, call 250-345-6070.