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TEACHERS UNITED— Valley educators voted to remove themselves from extracurricular activities. Pictured from left to right, back row: Lizzie Midyette, Werner Kopp, Doug Murray, Bruce Childs; Front row Michelle Tremblay, Robyn Oliver, Maggie Milligen, Barb Stewart-Frank, Jen Tagg, Cayle Kashuba, Barb Gagatek. By Kristian Rasmussen

Teachers pull out of voluntary duties

By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff Local teachers will no longer help out with extracurricular activities for students, following a province-wide vote for action against Bill 22.

Columbia Valley teachers joined their colleagues across British Columbia on April 19th to vote 73 per cent in favour of action against the Liberal government’s controversial Education Improvement Act, which was passed last month. The decision removes all teacher participation in school sports, clubs, activities, and graduation ceremonies outside working hours, and is already in effect. It also opens up the possibility of full strike action in the future.

“One of the first things that I have done is cancel the high school students’ art show,” said Robyn Oliver, an art teacher at David Thompson Secondary School. “I have also cancelled the art club. I feel like there is nothing else left. I don’t have anything else that I can personally do to make a point to fight back. It is really hard for me.”

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The decision was not one that teachers took lightly, said Bruce Childs, grade 5 teacher at Laird Elementary School in Invermere.

“I think we still feel that we are speaking and moving together, but it is very confusing,” he said. “There are a lot of teachers who are sticking together, but they are sad that they can’t do their extracurriculars and all the things that they always do for kids.”

Of the 41,000 or so B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) members, 21,625 voted in favour of withdrawing from extracurricular activities, with 7,486 voting against.

The teachers’ plan also includes running a public awareness campaign to educate people about Bill 22 and its impact, working to bring in a new government to repeal the legislation, and considering a future vote on a full withdrawal of services.

Lizzie Midyette, Special Education teacher at David Thompson Secondary, is taking part in the job action over her concerns about Bill 22 and the lack of support she says it offers educators.

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Hospital helipad could reopen by June

By Lauren Gagatek Special to The Pioneer As you pass by the Invermere & District Hospital you might notice the upturned dirt and newly erected posts in the parking lot, visible signs that work on the helipad is approaching completion.

It has been almost two years since Invermere lost the use of its hospital helipad, which was shut down in June 2010 after failing a Transport Canada safety inspection.

Since then, air ambulances have been forced to land at the Invermere airport, except in incidents where lives may be at risk.

But now there’s a glimmer of hope for those who have been working behind the scenes to ensure Invermere hospital’s helicopter services resume.

“We’re optimistic for an operation permit by the end of June but it is subject to Transport Canada,” said Erica Phillips, Health Service Administrator for Golden ...Continued from page 2.

“There is less support for special needs and less support for teachers who are doing their best to meet those needs,” she explained.

The vote to take action came after the B.C. legislature passed Bill 22 on March 15th.

The new legislation suspends teachers’ strike action, establishes a six-month “cooling off” period, and appoints a mediator to aid negotiations. But local teachers feel that the new bill is not widely understood.

“I would like to see some awareness raised around the issues in Bill 22,” said Werner Kopp, a teacher at David Thompson Secondary School. “There are no longer class size limits on any classes; no requirements for minimal levels of special education.

“I would like to see a truly independent mediator

and Invermere & District hospitals. “We’re anticipating completion of construction by late May and from there we need to go through the process of having the heliport certified by Transport Canada.”

The certification process involves a visit from Transport Canada, who will fly over the site and inspect it to ensure the problems identified in the 2010 safety inspection have been resolved.

These included replacing the non-compliant helipad surface and fencing, increasing the size of the helipad to accommodate larger helicopters, relocating oxygen tanks placed too close to the helipad, and creating a new emergency response plan.

“Right now they’re putting in some height restriction bars for the flight path and we’re waiting for the concrete companies to open and have the finishing landscape work completed,” Ms. Phillips explained.

Because the construction project leader specialized in designing helipads, Ms. Phillips is optimistic that the appointed to work with the teachers. The BCTF have asked for that repeatedly.”

Mr. Kopp wants parents and the public to be clear about the job action.

“I think it is something really important to note that we are not stopping extracurricular activities from occurring,” he said. “There’s a misunderstanding there. We are just no longer volunteering. Anyone else can stand up and do them. We are not trying to block extra-curricular activities. This is really not something that most people do lightly.”

Educators are considered an essential service in British Columbia. The union will receive fines of $475 per day for individual teachers, $2,500 for union officers, and a minimum of $1.3 million for the British Columbia Teachers Federation for any illegal strikes.

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facility should receive the final sign-off.

If any extra work must be completed to open the helipad, it is expected to be minor, she added.

The upgrades will also allow the helipad’s main users, Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS), to carry out their planned upgrades to larger helicopters, noted Gerry Taft, Invermere’s mayor.

“It’s a step in the right direction having the safety work done so that [the service] is available,” he added.

As for a final finish date on the work, the completion of “lighting, paving and landscaping is all weather sensitive,” said Joe Helmer from Max Helmer Construction, who have carried out the upgrades.

The overhead wires along 10th Avenue will remain standing, but they will have marking and lighting added for increased visibility, he explained.

The hospital helipad upgrades have cost close to $300,000 — money diverted from the recent emergency room redevelopment project. that we believe is sticking up for us and the kids,” said Doug Murray, Windermere Teachers Association President. “What can we control? About the only thing we can control is what we do on our free time.”

The decision to pull all volunteering before graduation and year end sporting events was a tough call but needed to be done, according to Murray.

“It hurts everyone, but if we just did nothing that would speak volumes too,” he explained. “We are not going to let Christy Clarke and George Abbott do this to education without anybody noticing.”

Barb Gagatek, who teaches at Eileen Madson Primary School said she has received a high degree of support from local parents throughout the job action.

“My students are very happy with the way the year has gone,” she said. “There hasn’t been any change in their child’s education, it’s top-notch as usual.”

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It appears this group will have the numbers required, and we are looking at taking the next steps to get the program up and running. Radium’s mayor, council, and community support this program, and are willing to do what they can to ensure it gets off the ground.

• On April 17th at 2:25 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment received a report of a break-and-enter at a seasonal residence in the Dutch Creek area. Nothing was reported missing at the time. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment.

• On April 19th at 7:30 p.m., RCMP received a report of two men displaying what appeared to be handguns in the park near Hillcrest Apartments by 10th Avenue and 13th Street, Invermere. Police who attended discovered a 21-year-old man and his friend who were in possession of a BB gun and shooting at cans.

The men apologized to the police, who told them to do their practice in a more private setting. Although found to be harmless after the fact, such complaints can result in the police taking serious action until the complaint is determined to be unfounded.

• On April 20th at 6:45 a.m., police were requested to attend and assist the Radium Fire Department with a hydro pole that caught fire in the area of Hobbit Frontage Road, Dry Gulch.

• On April 21st at 12:15 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP members responded to a complaint of a female passed out at the Whitehouse pub in Windermere. A 21-year-old woman from New Westminster was found to be highly intoxicated.

BC Ambulance Service was on scene and attempted to evaluate the woman, but she became uncooperative and tried to walk away. The woman was arrested for being drunk in public, and was lodged in cells for the night.

• On April 22nd at 1 a.m., police were advised of a complaint of disturbance at the local bars in town. As a result, a 22-year-old man was charged with causing a dis-

turbance, consuming alcohol in a public place and littering. A 29-year-old man was charged with breaching his conditions from a previous charge of being out beyond his curfew. The men will appear in Invermere Provincial Court on July 9th.

I was young once!

A while back I told you of some of my many experiences while working in Rossland. As I’ve stated in the past, working a small town provides you little opportunity to let your hair down and blow off some steam.

When I arrived in Rossland, I got hooked up with a few guys who one of the other officers hung out with. I refer to them as “Ron Cox and gang.” (To my surprise, Coxy’s son lives in the valley and is with the Windermere Fire Dept. Small world. Ron told his son this story, hence, I’m a legend in his eyes.)

Other than this small group of people no one really knew who I was. First week in Rossland I learned they have this yearly event called Golden City Days. To make matters worse they have this Golden City Saloon set up above an abandoned garage just for this special weekend.

I should have known not to try to keep up to my newfound friends when it came to having a few drinks.

They worked hard and they played hard. I work hard and unfortunately tried to keep up with them. Fortunately, the wife was out of town this particular weekend. A dangerous coincidence.

There I was later in the evening, dancing on the table, taking my shirt off (in my younger days it was a sixpack) and letting my hair down with the comfort that no one knew the new guy. The mayor, who was playing the town sheriff at the saloon, told me I couldn’t dance on the table.

My newfound buddies later informed me that everyone wanted to know who the guy was dancing and taking off his shirt. New buddies told them, “That person you refer to is the new RCMP officer who just transferred in.” Word was from pretty much everyone who learned this was, “I think he’s going to fit in and we’re going to like him.”

The following year I had to work for Golden City Days. I walked up to security and warned them to control the drunks, or else. I’m older, wiser, more mature: my six-pack is now a keg, and rather than 12 hours, it takes four days to recover.

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$50,000 cash boost will allow completion of CPR Lodge

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff After a cash injection from the District of Invermere this week, Invermere’s historic Canadian Pacific Railway Lodge is on schedule for completion by the end of May. A further $50,000 will be poured into the project by the District of Invermere after council voted at a meeting on Tuesday, April 25th, to approve the funding.

But despite controversy at the project’s outset as to whether it was something Invermere should be funding, many of the detractors have been won over as the lodge nears completion, said Invermere’s mayor, Gerry Taft — one of the strongest supporters of the renovation.

“Some of those who were against the project, now they’ve seen it close to complete with the wraparound deck and all in place, have gone from not understanding why this is needed to thinking it’s an asset for the community,” he told council on Tuesday as they considered the funding request.

It was May, 2010, when dozens of Invermere residents gathered at Fort Point to watch as historic building made its slow journey via flatbed truck to Rotary Park.

Since then the building has been lowered onto its foundations, the site has been landscaped, new plumbing and wiring has been installed, a wraparound deck added, new roof installed, and restoration done to the interior to return the lodge to its former glory.

Work has also begun on the public washrooms being installed beneath the building, but further funds are needed to finish the facilities and put the finishing touches on the exterior, Mayor Taft told council.

With the funding approved, and with $7,500 also coming in from CP Rail, who purchased an old piano from the lodge, the project is on track to be finished before the month of May is out, he added.

“Bob [Kelly, of Maggie Street Developments] is ready to move on this,” Mayor Taft said. “Everybody is lined up and ready to go, so we hope to be done by the end of May.”

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• Private Suites with Kitchen “We’re saving a heritage building and this project is part of the bigger picture of revitalizing the Kinsmen Beach area,” Mayor Taft added. “A lot has been accomplished with the amount of money available ... this is the last push.”

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CPR Lodge pushing forward

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

By the end of next month, the renovations of Invermere’s controversial Canadian Pacific Railway Lodge are scheduled to be completed.

This two-year journey, agree with it or not, has been a testament to the work of local volunteers, the lodge’s former owners, the heritage building society, donors (of money, time and materials) and the unsquashable enthusiasm of project manager Bob Kelly and Invermere’s mayor, Gerry Taft.

It was back in 2009 when the District of Invermere council voted against getting involved with financing the CPR Lodge project, citing cost, no site for the lodge to move to, and concerns the structure would be damaged irreparably by the move.

Although many wanted to see the building saved, including then-councillor Taft, the thought of putting $50,000 of Invermere taxpayers’ money into the reno stuck in the craw of council.

Now with almost $100,000 of Invermere’s tax money invested, and two years of time, it’s time to sit back and evaluate what we’re left with.

The lodge, constructed in 1920, is a link to the spread of tourism in the Columbia Valley — an industry which sustains the valley to this day. While few would question the validity of saving a slice of local history, the question of whether it’s council’s job to do it has been raised time and time again.

But the build is not just about preserving history, Invermere’s mayor argues. Before, the site, just beside Kinsmen Beach, contained a closed down tennis court and washroom building. In their place stands the historic building — which Taft envisions as being a mini community hall — plus new washrooms and landscaped grounds ready for possible bocce ball courts.

Without council’s financial intervention, it’s questionable whether the project would have ever made it this far. Whether it’s worth it, well, what do you think?

Historical Lens Tilling the field, 1918 A three-horse team works to plow a field of the Cooper farm, which was behind the crossroads. If you have any more information or memories about this photograph, email us at news@cv-pioneer.com.

Photo C643 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Historical Lens facts revealed Dear Editor: Regarding the Historical Lens photograph of your March 30th edition; here is a little information about the family pictured.

Jessica Alice Webster came to Canada with her parents Charles and Kate Webster and brother William in 1915. After several years living and working in the Prairie provinces, they found their way to Invermere to seek employment at the K2 Ranch.

Thomas Cletus Lewis was born and raised in Prince Edward Island and somehow found his way to Invermere and the K2 Ranch. It was there Jessie and Tom met and married in 1932.

Tom later enlisted in the Army where he served until his early death in January, 1946. Jessie was left with three young children to raise: David, who still lives in Invermere; Irene Kebe, who lives in Radium;

and Edith, who lives in Alberta.

Jessie remarried in the early sixties and moved to Frazer Lake, B.C. She returned to the valley in 1973 when she was again widowed by her second husband, Lloyd Rodningen. She lived in Invermere until her death in 1987.

Jessie had five grandchildren: Kent Kebe, who lives in Radium; Colin Kebe, who lives in Edgewater; Tom Lewis, who lives in Cloverdale; Pam Blom, who lives in Kamloops; and Paige Ukass lives in Invermere.

She also had seven great-grandchildren, two of whom live in Invermere and the others live in various parts of B.C. The grandchildren and great-grandchildren frequently return to the valley to visit family and friends and, of course, just to be in this beautiful place.

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LETTERS

Forestry is getting a boost Dear Editor: Author Bo Bennett wrote, “A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement.” Premier Clark’s BC Jobs Plan keeps on fulfilling its goal simply by achieving.

If you are in the forestry biz or have a business or job that benefits from this sector, there are exciting opportunities ahead. Last week, Minister Steve Thomson reported at a Gorman Bros. Lumber mill tour in Westbank that the BC forest industry just got a big boost.

As part of Premier Clark’s BC Jobs Plan, the ministry released our government’s Natural Advantage: Forest Sector Strategy for British Columbia. The strategy will build on and grow six priorities “planted” by the Working Roundtable on Forestry to support a more vibrant and globally competitive forestry industry that will support employment across the province.

The strategy encourages markets in Asia to make B.C. forest products their first choice for building materials, increasing demand for lumber and strengthening the forestry sector. Gorman Bros. Lumber is one example of a forest company that stands to benefit from this focus on market diversification as they export 28 per cent of their production overseas to countries such as Japan and Korea.

The strategy will enhance B.C.’s forestry advantage with actions that support the wood-first commitment, growing trees, carbon storage, a competitive operating climate, innovation, diversification, rural economies, and First Nations’

participation. The strategy calls for new applications and expanded use of wood construction in non-residential and midrise buildings.

Ongoing investment in reforestation, silviculture activities, and forest carbon projects will result in fast-growing forests to address timber supply challenges created by the mountain pine beetle infestation. B.C.’s forest sector will continue to transform and innovate to meet the need for green energy and help build the bioeconomy.

The forest sector strategy also involves continued opportunities for community forest agreements, the woodlot program and helping First Nations move forward as partners in forestry.

John Allan, president and CEO, Council of Forest Industries said, “We’re pleased to see the provincial government has developed a strategy that will fully leverage the strengths of the B.C. forest sector. It builds on our reputation for sustainability, and encourages competitiveness, investment and innovation — which are key to building the sector.”

They say that success breeds success and our government’s Job Plan continues to fulfill its commitments by enabling British Columbians and their families to succeed and live in this amazing place.

For more information on the forest strategy go to www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/ forestsectorstrategy.

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“The police officers were not able to gain access to the building and were driven back by erupting flames, but they were successful in making enough noise to wake the only two known occupants of the building,” Sgt. Jalbert said.

After waking the sleeping residents, the fire department was able to make a rooftop rescue.

The buildings located between Cranbrook Photo and The Choice skateboard shop were destroyed, including OJ’s Antiques. Fire crews that attended the scene were able to minimize damage to both Cranbrook Photo and The Choice.

Though there were no reported injuries in the blaze, the effects of the fire were still obvious by Tuesday afternoon, said Dave Sutherland, who attended the scene.

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Jackie Lysak, Invermere Visitor Centre manager, has a personal connection to the crippling blaze. Ms. Lysak was working on a marketing relationship with business owner, Petra Ware, of Petra Naturally, which was largely destroyed in the fire.

“Everything is gone and they have no insurance,” Ms. Lysak said.

The valley local has had to work with a stream of misinformation about her friend and business partner since the blaze began, she reported.

“There was somebody saying that several people were hurt, several evacuated, and then somebody on Facebook had said that one person had died ...When you hear someone has died it becomes really tough.”

The visitor centre manager is still dealing with the gravity of the situation.

“It is horrible to think that not only were there people living there that could have died easily, these are also livelihoods.

“I remember thinking that it’s horrible, yes, but at least you have the insurance to fall back on. Now what?”

Ms. Lysak finds it hard to fathom what effect a similar fire would have in the Invermere area.

“It would be just as if we lost Village Arts and Gerry's Gelati. If those burned with Thredz, across the street, it would be drastic for our community.”

Cranbrook RCMP is investigating the blaze.

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Meet Pioneer intern Lauren Gagatek

By Lauren Gagatek Pioneer Intern My return to the Columbia Valley carried with it a certain excitement of new beginnings in a town I’ve called home for almost 21 years. I spent my last year of university studying journalism at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops.

Deciding to enter the field of journalism came by surprise for me, after deciding I needed a break from the science degree I was pursuing. I’d always loved to write, and had a knack for being nosey about all sorts of issues.

Journalism seemed like the perfect fit; but I was in for a year of compromise by learning the art of objectivity.

An internship requirement for my classes at Thompson Rivers turned into an exciting new opportunity to live at home, while gaining practical experience. As a born-and-raised local, my community ties made me a great fit to intern with the reporting team at The Columbia Valley Pioneer.

I love to investigate issues affecting local people, and I’m excited to cover events around the valley. Sometimes people say that living in a small town has its disadvantages, but I disagree. Small towns offer great support for those living there, and lucky for me, my dad knows almost everyone in town (and everyone knows him!).

When I’m not working at The Pioneer, you’ll prob-

NOTICE OF FLUSHING Corix Multi-Utility Services will be flushing the water system at Panorama Mountain Village commencing April 30th, 2012 and during the month of May, the program is carried out twice yearly and is necessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There may be some temporary discoloration of water as a result of this procedure. During this period, the water will remain safe for consumption; disinfection by chlorination will be continued.

Pioneer intern Lauren Gagatek ably find me lifeguarding at the Radium Hot Springs pools. I also enjoy taking photographs, cuddling with my cats and spending as much time as I can outdoors.

I will be working for The Pioneer for the next couple of months, and during this time I am confident I will gain invaluable experience.

If you’d like to contact me with a story or photo idea, you can do so by email at lauren@cv-pioneer.com or call me at 250-341-6299. I look forward to hearing from you.

To assist Corix Multi-Utility Services during the flushing operation, users are advised that if they are experiencing discoloration of the water then they should let their water run for an extended period. If the situation persists immediately notify the local office and explain the nature of the problem.

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By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff An old friend will be stirring in the reeds once again in the Columbia Valley after the approval of funding for multiple local conservation projects.

Last week, the Regional District of East Kootenay approved funding for nine projects, including the reintroduction of the Northern Leopard Frog to the Upper Columbia Marshes.

“The Northern Leopard Frog is one of the most endangered species in the area,” said Dave Hillary, Conservation Program Manager.

“The animal was historically in the wetlands and has been gone for a lot of years. The reintroduction into suitable habitat is the theme behind the project. Trying to grow the population across British Columbia and throughout the Kootenays is the motivating factor.”

The major area of focus for the reintroduction of the species is between Radium and Spillimacheen. The project has had to go through a rigorous set of requirements to receive funding.

“There are a set of criteria,” said Mr. Hillary. “A species being at risk is one of the main motivators behind the program. There has to be scientific rationale and a threat to biodiversity.”

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Funding for the project has been donated largely to conduct research to allow for a successful relaunch of the species into the targeted area.

“In this case, funding would provide support for three biologists involved in the reintroduction, project management, monitoring surveys, data analysis, report writing, overseeing breeding and transport of eggs and tadpoles, equipment and enclosures, technical advisors, and supporting for volunteers.”

For projects like the reintroduction of the leopard frog to be successful, community support is essential according to Mr. Hillary.

“Be interested, be concerned, be aware,” he said.

“Try to learn more about what’s going on and try to find out the relative importance of what is at risk in British Columbia and beyond. I think a lot of times we take what we have in our backyard for granted. We have something very special here.”

Mr. Hillary is ultimately pleased with the public interest and support for the project.

“The more time you spend here, the more you find out how engaged people are around environment and conservation,” he said. “It is incredible to me in a small community the number of people that are engaged, the amount of time that they volunteer, and the money they allocate to conservation.”

Invermere Public Library and Food Bank hit by mini flood

By Pioneer Staff An April 9th car accident near the Invermere Public Library created a stench foul enough to close the building for two days — April 17th and 18th. A vehicle collided with a fire hydrant that sent, “plumes of water into the basement,” said Liz Robinson, chief librarian at the library.

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“There was kind of a stew of smells that came up.

We had people gagging as they came in. The unpleasant odours were here for a week,” said Ms. Robinson.

Odyssey Restoration and Cleaning is currently working to dry the basement of the building with high powered fans set up in the affected area.

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

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CBC’s Grant Lawrence will read from his bestselling book Adventures In Solitude: What Not to Wear to a Nude Potluck and Other Stories from Desolation Sound on April 28th at 1 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. The award-winning book tells of what led Grant to a life of music and journalism. For more information, call 250-342-6416.

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Wings Over the Rockies ART SHOW Lil’ Peeps ART SHOW The Bugaboos · A Celebration in Story & Image Exhibit

All showing at Pynelogs Art Gallery What does ART mean to you? April 24 to May 13 · 11 to 4 pm daily

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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

Movie Review: Contraband Reviewed by Lauren Gagatek Contraband encompasses everything an action-packed movie should: guns, explosions, and chase scenes — all while boasting the suspense of a well produced thriller.

A mixture of laughs, screams and extreme nail biting were spread throughout the length of the film — the signs of a well-produced movie.

Contraband didn’t use awkwardly placed sex scenes to keep the plot moving forward, it instead relied on quick-paced action scenes and problem solving on Chris Farraday’s part, played by Mark Wahlberg.

After the beginning dragged on for a bit, educating the audience on the history of the drug smuggling business, the plot moved from informative to intense.

Chris Farraday, a drug-smuggler-turned-familyman, learns his brother-in-law has become indebted to

a group of drug lords. He takes the plunge back into his old ways of smuggling to repay the debt by travelling to Panama to retrieve a shipment of counterfeit bills.

But despite multiple showers of bullets, Farraday seems to have a knack for cheating death on more than one occasion.

Contraband doesn’t feature unnecessary footage; each scene leads to another piece in the puzzle. This leaves the viewer guessing where each event will reveal itself in the master plan.

Although the plot toys with an unrealistic seamlessness, you’ll find yourself watching from the edge of your seat, waiting to find out what happens next.

This is a movie where you might find yourself watching the last half though the spaces between your fingers as you cover your eyes. There’s no shortage of tension, especially during the scenes containing characters held at

gunpoint which occur every couple of minutes.

The soundtrack is somewhat noteworthy, featuring tracks that get toes tapping, but at awkward times.

Keep watching to get through the first 20 minutes, and you’ll find yourself glued to the screen for the next 90, with no bathroom breaks allowed.

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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 • April 27th - 28th, 7:30 p.m.: John Carter.

• May 11th - 12th, May 16th - 19th, 7:30 p.m.: The Hunger Games.

For info: www.tobytheatre.com.

Friday, April 27th: • 5: 30 - 6:45 p.m.: Introduction to Yoga with Joanne Bragg at Valley Fitness Centre. Free to members, $10 drop-in.

Saturday, April 28th: • 10 a.m.: Annual Valley Pride Trash Bash and Spring Cleanup in Invermere, Windermere, Wilmer, Edgewater, Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont Hot Springs. See article on page 16 for meeting points.

Garbage bags will be provided.

• 1 p.m.: A reading and slide-show from ‘Adventures in Solitude’ by award-winning author and CBC host Grant Lawrence at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere. Hosted by the Invermere Public Library.

Free event. For info: 250-342-6416.

• 12 noon - 3 p.m.: Long Drive Competition at Fairmont Hot Springs’ airport runway. Fundraiser for Fairmont Hot Springs Foundation, “Giving back to the Community.” $15 for three balls per adult, $10 for children. To register: 250-345-6346 ext. 22.

Sunday, April 29th: • 9 - 11 a.m.: Bike and Gear Swap drop-off at the Invermere Community Centre.

• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Bike and Gear Swap Sale. For info contact Darcy at 250-341-6080, Adrian at 250-

347-7758 or e-mail cvcyclingsociety@hotmail.com.

Monday, April 30th: • 6 p.m.: Ultimate Frisbee at J.A. Laird school fields.

All ages, all skill levels. Newcomers welcome, no cost.

• 11 a.m. - 12 noon: DriveAble BC process discussion at Invermere Seniors Hall. Doug Clovechok, BC Liberal Candidate for the Columbia River Revelstoke Riding and Invermere RCMP Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac will be present to address concerns.

Tuesday, May 1st: • Parents Reading, Children Succeeding program starting at Eileen Madson Primary and Edgewater Elementary Schools. For info contact Katie at 250-688-2115 or e-mail kandruschuk@cbal.org.

Wednesday, May 2nd:

Monday, May 7th: • Wings Over The Rockies Festival starts throughout the Columbia Valley, continues until May 13th. For schedule and registration: www.wingsovertherockies. org.

Tuesday, May 8th: • 6:30 p.m.: Birdsong Singalong Supper at the Windermere Community Hall. Hosted by the Windermere Community Association. Valley Voices lead sing-along. Cathy Parkes showcasing artwork, along with artwork by Windermere Elementary School students and silent auction. $40 per person, joint fundraiser with Wings. For tickets: 250-3422473 or visit www.wingsovertherockies.org.

Friday, May 11th:

• 7 p.m.: General Meeting for the Windermere Community Association at the Windermere Community Hall.

• 12 noon: All Saints Church Guild Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Edgewater Legion. $5 per person, homemade quiche, chili, salad and dessert. For info: 250-347-9072.

Friday, May 4th:

Saturday, May 12th:

• 7 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic Nite at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info: 250-342-4423.

• 7:30 p.m.: Valley Voices Spring Concert at Christ Church Trinity. Adults $10, students $5, children under 5 free. Tickets available at One Hour Photo, Meet on Higher Ground Coffee Shop in Radium and Smoking Waters Coffee Shop in Fairmont.

• 8:30 a.m.: Registration begins for Radium Elmer Fudd fun shoot. Rauch Homestead Range. Two day event. For info: www.lwdrodgun.com/html/event.

For info: 250-341-3254.

• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: BBQ fund-raiser for Global Animal Lovers Society at Home Hardware.

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Grand opening of the new flight cage at the Burns’, 3995 Holgrave Road. First driveway on the right. Presentation at 2 p.m. Info 250-3422473.

• 6 - 10 p.m.: Wings Over The Rockies Festival Gala at Radium Resort. Featuring Bruce Kirby, adventure traveler, photographer and writer for the Globe and Mail. To register visit www.wingsovertherockies.org.

Saturday, May 5th: • 12:30 - 3 p.m.: Mother’s Day luncheon and bake sale at the Windermere Hall. Hosted by Windermere Health Care Auxiliary. $5 admission. For info: 250345-6635.

• Cinco de Mayo Murder Mystery Dinner at Radium Resort. Buffet dinner and entertainment. For info and tickets: 250-347-9311.

• 7:30 p.m.: Valley Voices Spring Concert at Christ Church Trinity. Adults $10, students $5, children under 5 free. Tickets available at One Hour Photo, Meet on Higher Ground Coffee Shop in Radium and Smoking Waters Coffee Shop in Fairmont.

• 7 p.m.: Sensational Seconds Fashion Show at Invermere Community Hall. Run by Invermere Health Care Auxiliary, proceeds to Invermere hospital.

Thursday, May 17th: • 7 p.m.: Annual General Meeting for Special Olympics BC - Columbia Valley Chapter (Invermere).

District of Invermere Office Boardroom. For info: 250-342-3056.

Friday, May 18th: • 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Rotary Club Garage Sale at Deck’s storage in Athalmer. Treasures for everyone.

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They will be arriving in flocks, united by three things: birds, binoculars and bug spray. They are the bird watchers soon to swoop in for the Wings over the Rockies Festival, May 7th to 13th.

Veteran wildlife expert and long-time Wings participant, Larry Halverson, has already begun his adventures into the wetlands surrounding Invermere in preparation for the annual birding extravaganza.

“I love the outdoors,” Larry said. “Everything can be so new. It is a never ending process on learning about things.”

The avian aficionado is elated about the upcoming festival.

“The way that Wings Over the Rockies is structured is to get the community involved in recognizing what is in their backyard,” he said. “You have people coming from all over the country and even outside the country wishing they had some-

thing like this. The whole theme this year is Our Backyard: The Envy of The World.”

He hopes that the Wings Festival helps the Columbia Valley continue to receive the amount of recognition it deserves.

“When people realize what they’ve got they appreciate a lot more and respect it, and also stand up for it when it’s threatened. Part of the magic of the wetlands and bird watching for Larry is the simplicity of the adventure.

“Birding is something that doesn’t come with a great deal of cost,” he said.

“Probably the most expensive thing is a pair of binoculars to observe the birds.

You should also get yourself a field guide.

“You can get them from continent size down to provincial to reduce the number of birds. They will give you a range map of where the birds are found in the summertime. Myself, I pack a field notebook. I jot down the date, area where you’re birding, and the conditions.”

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Photo by Larry Halverson ...Continued from page 14 The field guide is invaluable for most birders.

“When you have the field guide you can go back and look up exactly what you saw. The guides often will have local checklists of all the birds that are found in the Columbia Valley.

Larry has mastered a series of different calls to help him to recognize birds in all conditions.

“Birders use a lot of sounds for recognition, especially if you're in deep forest. Some birds are very easy to pick up because they will actually

sing their name.

With other birds, I start to add “The nice memory thing about it is it reminders for gives you the time of year their sounds.”

Wood Duck when the birds can be found.”

Larry has Bird watching can be a complex taken to recording a language to track activity. The sport requires patience and a ornithological orators. degree of knowledge about the species of “When you are out looking for owls bird being studied. you don't often see them because they “There are a lot of different things are nocturnal. I usually put some words you look for to start recognizing birds,” to their calls. If you get something like Larry said. “First of all you can go by a Great Horned Owl, which is nesting their size or shape. You basically go by in the clay banks over by the bridge, it eliminating. Obviously a little chickadee will go [Larry demonstrates]. When you is not the size of an eagle. think of the words, 'Who's awake? Me “You can also check their behaviour. too!' it really identifies the species.”

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Volunteers across the valley will be sprucing up their community tomorrow at the annual Valley Pride spring clean-up. Spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Invermere, the event is a one-day volunteer effort spanning six valley communities.

Residents can show pride in their town or village by joining the cleaning efforts on the morning of Saturday, April 28th to make the valley’s beaches, parks and roadsides sparkling clean for all who use them.

“In the past there have been close to 100 people involved in the day,” said David Gee, the organizer of this year’s Valley Pride. “Obviously the more people we have the more we can accomplish. Taking pride in our community and helping to make it more presentable for us and visitors is a no-brainer.”

From school children to seniors, Mr. Gee is encouraging valley residents to do what they can to aid cleaning efforts. The local schools are already doing their part, with supervised groups heading out during the past week to litter-pick.

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Members of the Cheesecake Burlesque Review flirted their way into the hearts and minds of Columbia Valley residents on April 22nd. Pictured from left to right: Ginger Kittens struts across the stage at Bud’s Bar & Lounge; Betsy Bottom Dollar acted as the host and stand up comedian at the Burlesque revue.

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A crew from Panorama Mountain Village will take to the streets tomorrow morning to clear Toby Creek Road and individuals and groups from Invermere, Edgewater, Wilmer, Windermere, Radium and Fairmont are encouraged to get involved in cleaning their own communities.

“From Edgewater to Fairmont, the more people show up the more ground we can cover,” Mr. Gee added.

“We’ll do as much as we can. The schools do a tremendous job of cleaning up at certain areas around town, so now it’s time we do our part too.”

In Windermere, Edgewater and Wilmer, groups will meet at the community hall at 10 a.m. to pick up garbage bags and coordinate the areas to cover. In Invermere, volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. in Pothole Park, for Radium the meeting point is Meet On Higher Ground Coffee House also at 10 a.m., and in Fairmont Hot Springs, the large sign on Fairmont Resort Road at 10 a.m. is the meeting spot for volunteers.

Those wanting to join the day should wear older clothing and dress in bright colous if they are working alongside roadways.

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GAS BAR & CONVENIENCE STORE Attention all residents from J.A. Laird to Westside Park, Castle Rock, Pineridge and Larch Point areas. Rocky Mountain Land Co. Ltd. has applied for rezoning of their property at Westside Park.

The intent is to move the current commercial zoning to southeast corner of Westside Park to construct a gas bar and convenience store in phase 1 and a small retail commercial center in phase II. A public hearing will be held Tuesday, May 1st , 7pm at the District of Invermere council chambers.

We need your feedback and SUPPORT. We will answer any and all questions you may have and attempt to accommodate any concerns you may have.

Please call Barry Brown John at 250-342-5245 or email: b.brownjohn@gmail.com.

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April 27, 2012

YOUR MONEY

Be careful about bypassing wills Many residents of British Columbia are keenly aware of ways to avoid paying probate. Holding assets in a joint name, as well as having named beneficiaries on Registered Retirement Savings Plan accounts and insurance policies, are some of the most common strategies of avoidance.

While these are all good estate planning measures there are potential risks to having all of a person’s major assets skip probate, the process of officially proving the authenticity and validity of a will.

These factors may cause unintended consequences at the time assets are passed to loved ones. Here are a couple of points to consider when bypassing a will.

Probate details Probate is a tax of 1.4 per cent levied by the Province of British Columbia. It is payable on an estate valued at $50,000 or more, and is only payable on assets that need to be probated.

Assets not requiring probate are those which carry a named beneficiary or those held in joint tenancy.

Assets that do need to be probated are those handled by a will. These assets might include the family house, non-registered investment accounts and any assets that have been designated to the owner’s estate.

Assets such as registered investment accounts or the proceeds of a life insurance policy often carry named beneficiaries and will pass directly to those beneficiaries.

This maneuver allows assets with named beneficiaries to bypass a will.

If beneficiaries die first For those who intend to split their assets evenly between their offspring, naming their children as equal beneficiaries seems like a valid option.

Take for instance, a widow who has two grown children, a son and daughter, with families of their own. She wants her assets to be split equally between her two children in the event of her passing, and decides that putting her house into joint tenancy with her two children would be a good strategy.

Unfortunately, her daughter passes away shortly before she does, and the registration of the house is not changed. Therefore, the asset passes entirely to her surviving son.

A problem may arise if the widow’s intention was for the proceeds of her house to be shared equally between both children or their surviving families should one of her children predecease her.

In this case, the house now legally belongs solely to her son, and he is under no obligation to share the proceeds with his sister’s surviving family.

This uncomfortable situation could have been avoided if the widow had left her house in her name alone, and instructed her will to divide her assets between her two children or their survivors if they were to predecease her.

Asset values may change In an attempt to avoid the above scenario, some people decide to name a different beneficiary to each major asset.

For example, the widow in our example before might have decided to put her house in joint tenancy with her son and name her daughter the beneficiary of her Registered Retirement Savings Plan accounts. She might have rationalized that both had approximately the same value at the time of her decision.

The problem with this strategy is that asset values change over time. Consider the stock market liquidity crisis of 2008-2009, or the real estate correction in the early 1980s. In both cases, asset values moved quite dramatically over a short period of time.

It’s important to bear in mind that in any situation where market values are present, the potential for changes to asset values is also present.

Speak to a professional Careful consideration must be applied to any situation where an asset bypasses a will or the dissolution of an estate renders a will useless.

While no one likes to pay probate, people can often unintentionally alter the original plans for their estate by changing ownership of assets.

Always consult with a lawyer and with your financial advisor before making these important decisions.

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Author Reading & Slide Show JOINED BY JUDO­— From left to right: Invermere Sensei Hermann Mauthner poses with his daughter, Karen Sharp, and fellow instructor Bob Gadsby. Karen received her Second degree Black Belt on April 21st. Photo Kristian Rasmussen

Sensei teaches with heart

By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff He could use his skills as a third degree judo black belt to disarm you in an instant, but he prefers to disarm with his greatest strength: his smile.

Hermann Mauthner, judo sensei, has used his friendly nature and volunteer ethic to build a dynasty of judo greats in the Columbia Valley for the past 45 years.

“Most of our kids who come out to the judo club achieve higher levels in life,” Hermann said. “We have produced over 12 black belts. We have had five Canadian champions.”

The sensei has had a long running involvement with the sport. Hermann fell in love with Judo while still in high school in Austria. The intrepid explorer moved to the Yukon to work in mining camps in 1958 and took up Judo at a local club.

“I was intrigued with the movements, the ability of thinking it out,” he said. “I liked seeing the really good techniques in Judo. At higher levels you are really strategizing and improving your techniques. Judo is so varied — from throwing to ground work, to arm locks, to choke locks.”

Hermann became so involved in the sport he eventually become head instructor and director of the Invermere Judo Club. The judo master’s compensation for his time is seeing what his students get out of the sport.

“Just to see the smiling faces when the kids achieve something, it really is a motivation to anyone,” he explained with a smile.

Achievement comes with a price in judo. Partici-

pants in the sport must build control of mind and body to achieve success, according to the instructor.

“You must work on yourself. Don’t make somebody else responsible for your own doings. It is what you do yourself on the mat that counts. It is the same thing in life. The principle of judo is living life with maximum proficiency.”

Hermann has watched the transformation that judo has had on his students firsthand.

“I have seen real positive change in people,” he said.

“It is nice when students start comprehending those changes. As a kid you want to have fun. Later on [in judo] it involves life skills.”

Despite the sometimes competitive nature of martial arts, the Invermere sensei maintains that judo is based mainly on connection before combat.

“Our logo says, ‘In spirit united, in skill opposed.’,” he said. “Judo is not a sport where we try to hurt someone. We want to win, but not to defeat someone.”

Even with the amount of volunteering and effort that the Invermere sensei has put into local judo, Hermann contends that the support of the valley has been crucial in maintaining the club.

“We have received tremendous support consistently since the beginning. We started out with 27 participants.

We have built up to a point where we have consistently had 50 to 100 members a year for the past 45 years.”

The judo master received a rare honour in 2001. He was presented with the coveted Steve Sasaki Award. The honour is given to only a select few members of the Judo community who demonstrate the guiding principles of the sport.

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To assist the Utility during the flushing operation, users are advised if they are experiencing persistent discoloration or odour problems with the water, to notify us and describe the nature of the problem.

We suggest that once the flushing is complete, homeowners run all interior taps until the water is clear to ensure that the initial discolouration is flushed from your home.

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2012 COLUMBIA VALLEY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

And the winners are...

2012 Business Excellence Awards Winner: Tourism/Hospitality Thank you to everyone who nominated Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for the 2012 Business Excellence Awards.

Our winning team looks forward to serving you soon!

Thank you to our staff and all who voted for us.

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Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and to our wonderful staff.

Brian Schaal would like to thank eveyone at Copper Point Golf Club and all who voted for him.

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Business Leader of the Year

The valley’s businesspeople gathered at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on Tuesday, April 17th, to celebrate the 14th Annual Business Excellence Awards, presented by the Columbia Valley and Radium Chambers of Commerce.

Listed are the top nominees, with winners in orange.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Sponsored by: Community Futures East Kootenay • BJS Accounting Services • BMO • Chisel Peak Medical Centre • Dr. O’Sullivan Dentistry • Kootenay Savings Credit Union • Smith Green Andruschuk LLP FOOD AND BEVERAGE Sponsored by: AG Valley Foods • Black Forest Restaurant • CasaVino Wine Bar • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort • The Hoodoo Grill • Rocky River Grill • Smoking Water Coffee Company TOURISM/HOSPITALITY Sponsored by: Radium Resort Ltd. Partnership • Bighorn Meadows Resort • Copper Point Golf Club & The Ridge • Copper Point Resort • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort • Greywolf Golf Course • Radium Resort Limited Partnership RETAILER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by: Eagle Ranch Resort • AG Valley Foods • Canterbury Flowers • Choppers Pet Supplies • Interior World • Invermere Home Hardware Building Centre • The Book Bar TRADE SERVICES Sponsored by: Invermere Hardware & Building Supplies Co. • Dusk Building Systems • Invermere Electric • Online Automotive • Quiniscoe Homes • Rainbow International • Ski Homes SMALL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Sponsored by: Fairmont Business Association • The Columbia Valley Pioneer • Design Cents • Palliser Printing

• Rainbow International • Smoking Water Coffee Company • Valley Hawk Security BUSINESS EXCELLENCE (10+ EMPLOYEES) Sponsored by: Smith Green Andruschuk LLP • AG Valley Foods • Bighorn Meadows Resort • Copper Point Resort • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort • Fairmont Mountainside Villas • Kootenay Savings Credit Union EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by: Mountainside Vacation Villas • Linda Blakely, Home Hardware • Christina Boucher, Palliser Printing • Pearl Busch, Bighorn Meadows Resort • Charlene Diakiw, Kootenay Savings Credit Union • Leon Wooley, Valley Hawk Security • Beth Young, Mountainside Villa Management NOT FOR PROFIT Sponsored by: Bighorn Meadows Resort • CV Arts Council • Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce • Family Resource Centre • Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN) • Invermere Public Library • Valley Arts Artisan Co-op YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by: College of the Rockies • Justin Atterbury, Rocky River Grill • Jocelyn Brunner, Summit Footwear & Apparel • David Hessel, Rainbow International • Lindsay Johnston, Fundamental Event Marketing • Dave Read, Valley Hawk Security • Leanne Tegart, Mercer & Company BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by: Copper Point Resort • Michael Anderson, True Key Resorts • Doug Clovechok, College of the Rockies • Dee Conklin, Palliser Printing • David Dupont, Mountainside Villa Management • Dave Read, Valley Hawk Security • Brian Schaal, Copper Point Golf Course NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsored by: The Invermere Valley Echo • CasaVino Wine Bar • Copper Point Resort • Crazy Soles • Rainbow International • Rocky River Grill • The Local View

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2012 COLUMBIA VALLEY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

BEST IN THE BIZ — Top left: the 2012 Columbia Valley Business Excellence Awards winners. Back row, left to right: Brian Schaal (Copper Point Golf Course), RoseMarie Regitnig (Columbia Valley Pioneer), Dean Prentice (Fairmont Hot Springs Resort), Gordon Green (Smith Green Andruschuk).

Front row, left to right: Dave Read (Valley Hawk Security), Christina Boucher (Palliser Printing), Rod Conklin (CasaVino Wine Bar), Jami Scheffer (CV Arts), Eric Lapointe (AG Valley Foods), Dianna and David Hessel (Rainbow International), Randy Trapp (Bighorn Meadows Resort).

Above: politico Doug Clovechok caught the eye of Marilyn Monroe (comedienne and impersonator Tracey Bell) during the evening’s post-dinner entertainment. Left: Brian Schaal of Copper Point Golf Course shows off his guitar skills for Janis Joplin.

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2012 COLUMBIA VALLEY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Connections in business inspire award design

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The connections forged between the valley’s diverse range of businesses inspired Scott Bellows as he set out to design the trophies for this year’s Business Excellence Awards.

The 12 shimmering pieces of metalcraft, which were handed out to winners at the awards gala dinner in Fairmont Hot Springs on Tuesday, April 17th, represent the coming together of businesses and the strength gained through working together, the ironworker explained.

“The basic concept was the individual paths we all take in business, and the connections we make as we cross paths,” said Scott, owner of Invermere’s Bellows Forge and Ironcraft Gallery.

“When we meet with certain complementary business and clients we rivet together that connection and

become stronger as a result.”

This is the second year in a row that Scott has designed the trophies for the Columbia Valley Business Excellence Awards.

After a call for artists went out earlier this year, Scott approached the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce to share his ideas.

His designs feature three or four prongs, riveted together where they intersect, with each piece as unique as the business that won it.

“Each one is coloured a little differently due to the heat,” Scott explained. “Some look more like copper, some more like steel ... most have three metal pieces intersecting, but there are a couple that have four.”

The trophies were formed out of recycled steel, with each piece heated, formed and textured by Scott before being pieced together and joined to the base made from recycled piping. Each trophy took between three and four hours to make.

To learn more about Scott and his work, visit the Bellows Forge and Ironcraft Gallery Facebook page or call 250-342-5419.

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SHINY — Scott Bellows shows off the prototype of his design for the 2012 Columbia Valley Business Excellence Awards.

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Employee of the year: Christina Boucher Small Business Excellence: The Columbia Valley Pioneer Retailer of the year: AG Valley Foods Tourism Hospitality: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

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Trade Services: Rainbow International Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Dave Read Business Excellence: Bighorn Meadows Resort New Business of the Year: Casa Vino

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Food & Beverage: Black Forest Restaurant Professional Services: Smith Green & Andruschuk Business Leader of the year: Brian Schaal Not-for-profit Organization of the year: Columbia Valley Arts

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Residents making a stink about garbage

By Lauren Gagatek Pioneer Intern Residents of Invermere have been making complaints about the state of the recycling and household garbage facility in the town’s Industrial Park. Items such as old stoves and couches have been piling up beside the facility’s garbage dumpsters and recycling bins in recent weeks. But residents are concerned that abuse of the facilities could lead to their loss.

“People are dumping their household furniture, barbeques, appliances, tires,” said Donna McKay, who relies on the TRASHY — Invermere’s household garbage Athalmer site to dispose of garbage that facilities are filling up with unwanted items. can’t be stored outside due to bears. “I

Photo by Lauren Gagatek am concerned that we’re going to lose the privilege if people are abusing it.” limits put on it.”

Despite the clearly displayed signage Clearly displayed signage surroundoutlining what materials are allowed, on ing the recycling bins and dumpsters at Monday The Pioneer visited the site and the site on Industrial Number 1 Road observed a stack of old mattresses, fur- show what items are acceptable for disniture and household appliances — all posal. Non-household materials, which items that are not permitted to be dis- are not permitted for dumping at the site, posed of in the area. include construction waste, demolition The District of Invermere is doing its waste, furniture, appliances, and tires. best to keep the facilities clear, said Chris There is a bylaw in order, as well as Prosser, the Chief Administrative Officer 24-hour video surveillance to ensure resifor Invermere. Bins are dumped a mini- dents are utilizing the service responsibly, mum of three times per week and the site is Mr. Prosser said, however no action has cleaned as often as time permits, he added. been taken against misuse so far.

But Ms. McKay is not the only resiA disposal service for non-household dent concerned about the state of the site. items is available for valley residents free “They see one thing there, and people of charge at the Windermere landfill, lomake assumptions,” said Dave Brown of cated on 1875 Windermere Loop Road.

Invermere, who uses the dumpsters and “I just believe that together as a comrecycling facilities regularly. “It’s human munity we need to be a little more renature to do whatever’s convenient … It sponsible and not just dump things there wrecks it because eventually there will be because it’s handy,” Ms. McKay added.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Official Community Plan Amendment & Zoning Bylaw Amendment

NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 1, 2012, in the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere Office, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of Invermere, to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002.

Zoning Bylaw amendment No. 1445, 2012 and Official Community Plan Amendment No. 1446, 2012 will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 and OCP Bylaw 1085, 2001 as follows: By amending the Zoning designation of the following lands, that portion of Lot 14 Block I Plan NEP1052 District Lot 1092 Kootenay District Except Plan NEP74773 NEP74967 NEP76431 covered within an area 50m west of the southeast corner of the property line and 67.5 m north of the southeast corner of the property line from, R-5, MULTI FAMILY (SENIORS / ADULT HOUSING) to C -5, NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL, WESTSIDE PARK, and by amending the current Land use plan designation, for the same location, under 3.2 and 3.3 of the OCP from RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION to NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL. By amending the Zoning designation of the following lands, that portion of Lot 2, DL 1092, KD Plan NEP74773 except Plans NEP74967 and NEP76431covered within an area 25m west of the northeast corner of the property line and 60 m south of the northeast corner of the property line from C - 3, NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL to R-3, CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (MEDIUM DENSITY) and by amending the current Land use plan designation, for the same location, under 3.2 and 3.3 of the OCP from NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL to PLANNED RESIDENTIAL

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD

Valley adventurers Enter The Pioneer’s annual Travel Contest for your chance to win two Calgary Flames tickets and one night of accommodation, courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World. To submit an entry, send your photos to info@cv-pioneer.com or drop by 8 - 1008 8th Avenue, Invermere.

Pictured,opposite page, clockwise from top left: Dave Lammerse, Dale Wilker, Larry Reinhart, Bruce Macintosh, Dave Hubbard and Steve Williams in their matching jammies at Wheeler Hut, Rogers Pass; Eric and Liz Vanderkruk carried the Pioneer on their trek on the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, and took this photo on the Thorong Pass, the

highest point of their trek at 5416 metres; Nick Resbey, Brian Stinger, Sam Stringer, Andrea Stringer, Brenda Stringer, Ted Stringer and Melyssa Hecher at Princess Cays, Bahamas; Lou and Janice Charman of Edgewater visit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

This page, clockwise from top left: Claire and Erin Stockley explore Dundrum Castle in Northern Ireland; The Mad Hatter (Japhy Hunt) looks for the White Rabbit in Venice Beach, California; Natasha, Liana and Samuel Tomecek, from Calgary on a visit to Niagara Falls, Ontario; Howie and Donabelle Williams visiting the Polynesian Culture Centre in Honolulu Hawaii.

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Village of Radium Hot Springs

Business Signage Opportunity Applications for directional signage for businesses located west of Main Street West are available at the Municipal Office until May 4th. For more information, please contact 250-347-6455 or email Mark.read@radiumhotsprings.ca

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Grade 7 leadership students at J. A. Laird Elementary School plant a tree as part of international Earth Week. Pictured, left to right: Cassidy Palmer, Dylan McIntosh, Heidi Restemeyer, Cody Wells, Sarah Kloos, Shaianna Yorston, Brenden Kanan and Blake Simpson.

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

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

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April 27, 2012

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

What does this mean for you?

54 or older as of March 31, 2012

You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65

53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

5 4 3 2 1 0 1990

2012

2030

**Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program

For a free brochure or more information visit www.ServiceCanada.gc.ca/retirement or call 1 800 O-Canada (TTY 1-800-926-9105) *Subject to parliamentary approval

Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to news@cv-pioneer.com

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HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing • Weekly Home Checks • Full Yard Services • Maintenance Services • Renovations • Window Cleaning • Chimney Sweep • Seal Driveways • Pressure Washer Services • Clean Rain Gutters

Al Tallman

David Gulbe • Mike Bernicot

Call Al at

Box 1020 • Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 • www.cabincare.ca

We Do It All!

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals Snow Removal And Sanding / Parking Lot Sweeping • Property Maintenance • Mini Excavator • Landscaping & Design • Trucking • Residential/Commercial • Skidsteer Services

or 250-270-0318 Kari&&John JohnMason Mason250-270-0821 Kari Invermere • Panorama 250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

• NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

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

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

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357 VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS.

FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it!

I’ll take care of it!

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.

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

OVER

30

YEARS EXPERIENCE

Now offering snow removal for your decks, driveways, sidewalks and small parking lots.

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791 • Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

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

385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:

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

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Call or visit online

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

DCS Plumbing & Heating • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks 24 hour emergency service

Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444

• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • GAS FITTING

Are you happy with the care, attention and number of rentals your current vacation home management company is offering you? Allow us to introduce you to our “Boutique” Vacation Rental Management services that produce results.

250-341-8501 Seniors’ Discount

• Spring clean-up including gravel, lawns and more!

• Residential & Commercial

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

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

Everett Frater Enterprises Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645

Renovating?

April 27, 2012

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

• • • •

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

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

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

Wood Blinds

AVOID THE STRESS!

Interior World

Call Rhiannon and her team.

window fashions

Sales • Warranty • Repairs

250-342-9207

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406 1265A Sunridge rd., Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC • fhs@telus.net

250.341.7171 • graybencontractingltd@hotmail.com

Top Quality

Kyle Moll

Interior World

HTH Contracting Ltd. 250-341-5603

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

New Construction

Building

Renovating

Finishing

Framing

Need Blinds?

Home-based customized gift basket business.

window fashions

BIRTHDAYS, WEDDINGS, THANK YOUS…

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

JAYNE MAGRI • 250-342-3160

Interior World

Personal & Corporate • Free local delivery

www.itsawrapgiftbaskets.ca • info@itsawrapgiftbaskets.ca

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE DESIGN & BUILD SERVICE JEFF BALTRUS

Licensed Residential Builder 401 Westridge View Invermere BC V0A 1K4

Cell: (250) 342-1078 Tel/Fax: (250) 342-7076 E-mail: kbuilder@shaw.ca

Established 1976

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

Same great team, same great service.

Radium Hot Springs Esso

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES • 250-688-0959 • 250-342-2087 koss.exteriors@gmail.com

LAMBERT-KIPP

Lake Auto Services

250-342-9310

• • • •

Lambert

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

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

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

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

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

For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office) Hourly or Contract Rates Available • Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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

7 days a week

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

Patco Developments Ltd.

(250) 347-9726

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

For estimate call 250-341-6869 • Cell: 250-341-1220

RFE ALARMS • • • •

Alarms Surveillance Systems Home Theatre Analog & Digital Background Sound Systems

Rick Flowitt

Invermere

(250) 341-6888

250-342-6549

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

More than just rocks 250-342-5676 www.RockWorksLandscape.com

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

250-342-3052

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558

Masonry work, river rocks, rock veneer, glass blocks, etc. Tile and slate installations, interlocking paving stones, retaining wall systems, repairs etc.

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Certified Technician

Automotive Repairs

patco_dev@shaw.ca

• contracting •

Dean Hubman

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

RedRock

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

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

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com

www.cordnerarchitect.com

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

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April 27, 2012

Get kitted up for bike season

Submitted by Adrian Bergles Columbia Valley Cycling Society Anyone who rides a bike in the Columbia Valley is invited to check out the Columbia Valley Cycling Society’s annual bike gear swap, Sunday April 29th, at the Invermere Community Centre.

The swap is a great place to find a used bike or sell a bike or bike gear you no longer need. Gear drop off will be between nine and 11 a.m. on the 29th and the sale will go from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Those dropping off gear are asked to be back at 1 p.m. sharp to pick up their cheque and/or unsold gear. A loonie will be charged to enter items into the sale and a commission on items sold at the swap will go to the Columbia Valley Cycling Society as a fundraiser.

The CVCS is dedicated to responsible trail use and development of a strong Columbia Valley network of cycling and nonmotorized trails. If you would like more information about the swap or the Cycling Society, email cvcyclingsociety@hotmail.com or phone call 250-347-7758.

HERE TO SERVE YOU Smitty’s Tree Service

Invermere and Area

• Framing • Siding • Renovations • Decks• Log Railings • Log Furniture

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

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

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

Al Smith

(250) 342-2611

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

Scott Wilisky

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

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

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

250-342-1355

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

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

• Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile Pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE ■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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

Myth: Change your ads all the time. Readers get tired of the same thing.

Reality: Develop a good campaign, or theme for your ads. Stick with that one campaign, and only make small changes of headlines or details.

Call Kathy at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

Your Weekly Source for News and Events N E W S PA P E R

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#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Kathy Sutherland

Advertising Sales

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garage sale

garage sale

garage sale

announcement

announcement

announcement

GARAGE SALE

HUGE NEIGHBOURHOOD GARAGE SALE! Radium, Rivercrest Road Saturday, April 28th 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Edgewater multi-family garage sale. Saturday, April 28th, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 4865 Selkirk Ave. and other locations. Rain or shine. No early birds.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:30-2:30 and dinner as always from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy 10% off all orders.

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Multi-family garage sale at Sunset Motel in Radium. April 28th and 29th, 9 a.m.- 4.p.m.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

Steamboat Mountain

lost & found

Newhouse Multi Storage locker #10. Two blocks west of Dairy Queen. Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

s

Memoriam

In Memory of

Erwin Kloos We thought of you today, but that is nothing new.

We though of you yesterday, and the day before that too.

We think of you in silence, we often speak your name.

All we have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake, with which we will never part.

God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.

Love forever, your Kloos and LaBrie family.

s obituary s Thomas Glenn Thorson “Pops” 1921 - 2012 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Thomas Glenn Thorson announces his passing on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook at 91 years of age.

Tom was born on March 17, 1921 in Kingman, Alberta and raised in Okotoks, Alberta. He served in the RCAF during WWII. He worked for Calgary Power as a linesman and then on electric systems at City Of Calgary until he retired. Three years before he passed away, Tom moved to Invermere, British Columbia to live closer to his family.

Tom is survived by his sons Robert and Donald, daughters Marian (Laurie Curson), Elaine (Scott Wallace) and Jean (Mike Simons), 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and his sister-in-law Evelyn Thorson. He was predeceased by his wife Helen, brother Arne, and sister Inez.

1710 9th Avenue, Invermere. Lots of awesome stuff. Sunday, April 29th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m.

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

s obituary s Ruby Maud Nixon 1925 - 2012 On the evening of Monday, April 16, 2012, RUBY MAUD NIXON passed away peacefully at the age of 87 with family by her side. Ruby was born on April 14, 1925, to Samuel and Chrissi Barton on the Isle of Wight.

Ruby met and later married David C. Nixon on July 4, 1945, on the Isle of Wight. Like many of the war brides of the time, Ruby came to Canada by herself in 1946 to join her husband. She landed in Halifax, rode the train to Golden and then on to reunite with David in Wilmer, where she lived for 66 years.

Ruby loved her fish and chips and could tell you where she thought the best spot in town was to have them. First and foremost, she loved her family. Everything she did was all about them. She was a feisty and independent woman and she was very proud to be British.

Ruby leaves four children to cherish her memory: Audrey (Harry) Bearham and daughter Elizabeth (Kevin); Raymond Nixon and children Jarrett and Jessica, and their mother Cynthia Appleby; Joyce Nixon; Pam Nielsen and children Justin (Charity), Nissa (Scott) and Whitney and their father Larry Nielsen. She also leaves behind her great grandchildren; Declan, Shawn, Krista, Grace, Gabryle, Morrison, Brooklynne, and Presley the dog. Ruby is survived by one brother George, one sister June in England, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ruby was predeceased by her parents, husband David C. Nixon, Grandson Jeffrey Miles, Granddaugher Cola Marie, and Aunts and Uncles.

At Tom’s request, there will be no funeral service. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in his honour may do so to the Stars Foundation, 1441 - Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 9Z9.

A family graveside service has been held at Mount View Cemetery in Invermere. A Celebration of Ruby’s Life was held at the Invermere Branch #71 Legion Hall on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements (250) 426-4864.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com.

MUSIC FESTIVAL

In Memorial Tea for Mary Yadernuk will be held at the Brisco Hall on Saturday, April 28th 2012 at 1:00 p.m.

TENNIS - would you use an indoor tennis facility if it were available?

Please help with our feasibility study by replying to geohomes2@ gmail.com.

Saturday, July 7th

FOUND: men’s ring in front of Copper City on April 13th. Call 250347-2166.

Tickets on-line or at many local outlets $30 adult $1250 youth (6-18)

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

www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca

s Memoriam s One year has passed since we said our goodbye.

You left us with so much love and many fond memories that we share and cherish every day.

Gone but not forgotten.

Love, Ev, Deb & Ken, Jim, Rocky & Galt. The pride of your life, your grandchildren, Shawna, Monica, Scott, and Emma.

We hope this prayer will help someone whose loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s.

“Please grant my visitors tolerance for my confusion, forgiveness for my irrationality, and the strength to walk with me into the mist of memory my world has become.

Please help them take my hand and stay awhile, even though I seem unaware of their presence.

Help them to know how their strength and loving care will drift slowly into the days to come just when I need it most. Let them know when I don’t recognize them that I will, I will...keep their hearts free of sorrow for me, for my sorrow when it comes only lasts a moment, then it’s gone.

And finally, Creator, please let them know how very much their visits mean, how even through this relentless mystery, I can still feel their love.”

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thank you Thank you to all who attended our son Cory Jarock’s Skyped Rememberance Ceremony held at the Best Western Inn in Invermere on April 13, 2012, and thank you to those who travelled to Edmonton for the Memorial Service. Please know how your kindness during this difficult time has meant so much to our family. A special thank-you to Todd Mitchell, Stan Nokleby, Neil Patterson, Carley Sant, Jake Cameron, and Anne Riches Catering. It is comforting to know friends and family are near and caring.

Warm regards, Shirley Peevey and Gordon Massie, Micheal Jarock, Tina Clarke (fiancée), and family; Trevor and Claire Jarock and family; the Peevey family and Jarock family.

cheers & Jeers Cheers to Jan Leslie for going above and beyond and returning my glove. Thanks a ton. ~ B.C. Cheers to someone special who bought my purse from the “thrift store” and returned my belongings.

Thank you.

Great big cheers to the heavy equipment operators and road reconstruction crew. You shake my bed at 7:00 every morning. I love it, but my wife on the other side of the bed is furious. Please wake her up by 8:00! ~ #208, Parkside Place.

cheers & Jeers

cheers & Jeers

cheers & Jeers

cheers & Jeers

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Cheers to the awesome lifties and frontline staff at Panorama for their consistently cheerful welcome and great assistance over the 2011/2012 season. Good on ya, eh!

Cheers to the highway maintenance crew for keeping the sidewalk up Athalmer hill clean. Keep up the good work!

Cheers to the Rotary Club members responsible for having the Flags of Our Nation up and ready for the Rick Hansen weekend event.

230 sq.ft. office space for rent on Main Street in Invermere. Available May 1st. Call Ben Green 250-6880362.

Cheers to the Albertan in who paid for our ice cream at Dairy Queen on Sunday night. We will pay it forward. Thanks! ~ The people in the red truck.

Cheers to Anne Riches for the hundreds of meals prepared for the Rotary Club’s meetings — we all love you.

Cheers to the Westside Park resident who took the time to clean up all of the garbage in the adjacent field. It looks so much better. Jeers to the Westside Park residents who leave their garbage out for animals to pack over there.

P.S. Your names were found among the garbage.

Cheers to Linda M. and Linda D. for helping the housekeepers at R.R. on the 14th. It was greatly appreciated. ~ From C. & I. Cheers to Fairmont Ski Hill for donating the venue for our Dry Grad. Without your generosity this grad event would have been almost impossible. Thanks again. ~ From the DTSS Grad Class.

Cheers to Inside Edge for supporting the CORE program!

Cheers to Rod Miles at Home Hardware for providing exceptional customer service. You always go above and beyond to help a damsel in distress. Thank you!

Cheers to Susan for all the work and effort that went into organizing the Business Excellence Awards. It was by far the best awards dinner the Chamber has ever hosted. Great job!

Jeers to all the Bighorn sheep in Radium that make our town look and smell like a barnyard.

Cheers to Peter Pank for making the great benches for the Whiteway, as well as donating the materials.

Your awesome community spirit is appreciated!

Cheers to The Pioneer’s Kate Irwin for her amazing front-page photo, “Hero’s Welcome”. If that doesn’t put a little love in your heart, nothing will.

Cheers to Tim at Peppi’s Pizza for the “fuel” donation for our planning session this weekend. ~ From the Columbia Valley Community Foundation.

Cheers to the Columbia Valley Community Foundation for the awesome grant to purchase Nordic ski equipment for the new Ski S’kool program. The kids loved it!

Cheers to the Panorama Ski Patrol, B.C. Ambulance, and the Invermere hospital for all they did for my J.B. It was greatly appreciated. ~ L.B. Jeers to all the parents who did not show up for the parentteacher interviews. Who isn’t communicating now?

Cheers to the Pinewood resident in Radium who returned my wallet.

Jeers to the young blonde who picked up the wallet and took my money out. You know who you are.

Cheers again to Fairmont & Panorama for providing free skiing for super-seniors. Personally, I skied a few times, sometimes only doing three or four runs. I did enjoy skiing with my grandchildren a couple of times.

Cheers and cheers again to our local Cub Scouts for cleaning up Kinsmen beach last Wednesday, kicking off Earth Day. You boys and girls rock!

Cheers to Matt, Jesson, Heather, and John for making my Soulage Massage room possible in the Creamery.

Jeers to the traffic light near Home Hardware for wasting my time when no one is coming in either direction. Move back, move forward, move back — is this another sign the city is here to stay in our wonderful, rural mountain town?

CHEERS, MEOW & WOOF to GALs (Global Animal Lovers). You are wonderful people doing wonderful things! Your selfless work does not go unnoticed. Just wanted to let you know.

for lease

for lease

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

FOR LEASE

Radium Hot Springs FOR RENT OR LEASE

Full-service licensed restaurant.

Turn-key operation.

Prime location Main Street East Outdoor patio and balcony views of the valley and mountains.

Includes managers upstairs suite.

Please call 250-342-5755 -or email: info@chattan.com

500–1,250 square feet of PRIME COMMERCIAL HIGH-TRAFFIC FRONTAGE In the Fairmont Village Mall.

Suitable for retail, food service, studio or office space.

CALL 250-341-7345

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.

Now with climate Controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

You own it, we can store it! Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long-term tenant.

Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-3425297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Rent/Sell approx. 2,400 sq. ft. between Home Renovation Center & Fitz Flooring. For more information, please call Lorne @ 250-270-0102.

864 sq. ft. warehouse space with loading dock. Unheated, $625/ month. Available immediately. Call 250-342-3637.

For lease: 1,200 sq. ft. office space.

Available immediately. Call Scott at 250-342-5758.

400 sq. ft. of retail/office space for lease in Radium Hot Springs. Ideal for an artist or someone with an exciting retail concept. Located beside Old Salzburg, and will be in the same building as a café, ice cream shop, and mini-golf.

Affordable rate of $8.75 per sq. ft. plus triple net costs. Available middle of May. (250) 341-1202.

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

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, N/P. Utilities not included. $850/ month. Available immediately.

250-270-0729.

2-bdrm apartments, downtown Invermere: clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything. Start at $775/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-342-6912.

Radium: Bachelor – 1-bdrm – 2-bdrm fully furnished units.

1-3 bdrm unfurnished apt. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, and parking. D.D. required. N/S, pets possible. Call Joan at 250-3427517 for more information and availability.

Beautiful 1,200 sq. ft. luxury apartment: 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appliances, must be seen. N/S, N/P. $1,200/month + hydro. References required. Available immediately.

E-mail panacheinteriors@telus.net or 250-342-5805.

3-bdrm apartment close to the hospital and schools. W/D, large yard and garden. Available immediately. $950/month. Call 250-342-3790.

Suite available immediately in Fairmont. 2-bdrm walkout basement suite includes utilities, satellite TV, Internet, and W/D. Private yard backing onto Crown land on Columbia River. $950/ month. Call 250-409-9399 and leave contact info.

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SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

Skookum Inn Motel has a 2-bdrm, 2-bath suite with full kitchen and living room for long-term rental.

Rent at $900/month, includes utilities and cable. The suite includes basic cooking utensils, cutlery, plates, cups, etc. Available April 15. D.D. required. Phone John at 250-342-6293.

2-bdrm, full-bath, 1050 sq. ft., partially furnished. One-car parking. References required, no noisy parties, or drugs. No sublets. $850/month + half hydro. $350 D.D. 250-341-6043.

Available May 1st: two 1-bdrm suites, furnished or not. Prices start at $650 plus utilities. Contact Eric Redeker at First Choice Realty at 250-342-5914.

2-bdrm fully furnished groundfloor apartment for rent. All utilities, cable and free laundry included. $850/month plus DD. N/S. Long term preferred. Only 1 ½ blocks from downtown Invermere!

Kitchen and bathroom recently renovated. Available immediately.

Phone 250-342-9712 or email camperkaren@shaw.ca.

More info and photos: kijiji.ca Ad ID 367486174.

13th Ave, Invermere. Clean 3-Bdrm, 2-bath, F/P., all appliances, Jacuzzi tub. Available May 1st. Allinclusive, $1,175/month. 250-2700745.

Spacious, renovated, 2-bdrm, 1-bath in Edgewater. Heat included. $600/month + D.D. 250-342-2898.

Upper-level, 2-bdrm suite available immediately in Windermere 4-plex.

Recently renovated, 4 appliances, large deck. Large yard, view of lake, separate entrance, ample parking, 3 blocks from beach. $700/month.

Call or text 250-409-7435 or sillymilleys@shaw.ca.

Charming, 2-bdrm house! Excellent location. Valley view. W/D, D/W. $850 plus utilities. Jeff 250-6881105.

2-bdrm lower walk-out in Black Forest, Invermere. Very bright and roomy. $800/month, includes utilities. N/S, available immediately. 250-342-1305.

Clean, quiet, bright, large, 1-bdrm upstairs suite for rent in Columere Park. $650/month + hydro. Call 250-345-6524.

Windermere: lower level, 2-bdrm walkout suite in 4-plex. Recently renovated and painted, 6 appliances. Large deck, large yard, views of lake, separate entrances, and ample parking. 3 blocks from beach, large wood burning stove, pets considered. $800/month, available immediately.

Call or text 250-409-7435 or email sillymilleys@shaw.ca.

April 27, 2012

homes FOR RENT

FOR RENT CASTLE ROCK

5 bedroom executive home. $1650 +utilities.

WILDER SUBDIVISION

5 bedroom two bath fully furnished home. $1400 + utilities.

PURCELL POINT TOWN HOMES 2 bedroom + den, fully furnished.

Starting at $1250 +utilities.

HILLCREST APARTMENTS 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, fully furnished.

Starting at $800.

PANORAMA

1 bedroom unit, Toby, $800 inclusive.

Two bedroom, Horsethief, $1245 Inclusive.

Call Ben Green 250-688-0362 or visit www.gdpm.ca

Windermere,: bright, 2-bdrm, upper unit in quiet 4-plex with beautiful views. Large yard area, separate parking + entrance. N/P, $700/month + electricity + D.D. available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required. Call 403-258-3132.

3-bdrm, 1-bath home for rent in downtown Invermere with nice yard, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,350/month + utilities. Call 250-341-1182.

2-bdrm suite, newly painted, furnished. 5 appliances, adults only, N/P, N/S. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to downtown. $750 + utilities. 250-342-7096.

Townhouse for rent at Cedarwood Glen Estates. 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths, garage. $1,200/month + utilities.

N/S, N/P. Available immediately.

250-341-1182.

Invermere: bright, lower-level walk-out suite. 1-bdrm + office on in-town acreage. Lots of windows, views over private, spacious back yard with fenced garden. N/S, N/P, $850/month includes utilities. 250342-3790.

Radium: 2-bdrm, 1-bath, shared laundry/large back yard. $600/ month, D.D. plus hydro. 250-3479970.

Lovely, large 2-bdrm suite in Invermere with private entrance.

Very close to downtown and schools. W/D, F/S. $690 plus utilities. Jeff 250-688-1105.

homes FOR RENT INVERMERE: 5-bdrm, 4-bath, 4,000 sq. ft., all appliances, A/C, double garage, 2 decks, view of lake, walking distance to school and town, N/S. $1,800/month + utilities. Available immediately.

Call 403-609-0870 or kijiji Ad ID 362285483.

Invermere: 3-bdrm semi-detached.

Close to all schools and downtown.

Available now! Pets negotiable. $850/month + utilities. Call Joan 250-342-7517 for viewing.

homes FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

Fairmont: 3 years old, 1,817 sq. ft.

Semi-detached, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, 5 appliances, garage, carport, geothermal heating, low utilities, A/C, beach house, BBQ and fireplace. $1,500/ month + utilities. Call 780-4463575.

Lake Windermere Pointe condos starting at $1,000 plus utilities.

Several choice properties available.

Contact Eric Redeker at First Choice Realty at 250-342-5914.

Radium: Top floor condo. 2-bdrm, 2-bath, underground parking included. $900/month, utilities included. Available immediately.

780-903-0900.

2-bdrm, 2-bath, at The Peaks in Radium. Underground parking, N/S, N/P, 7 appliances. Swimming pool and hot tub. $850/month, all included. 403-663-0446.

Radium - The Aspen. 2-bdrm, 2-bath, second floor, corner unit.

Heated underground parking, 5 appliances, N/S. $900/month, available June 1. Call 403-5616921.

Canal Flats Condo - Jade Landing Development. 2+1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 6 appliances, partially finished basement, 12 minutes to Fairmont. $750/month + utilities.

Available June 1st. Contact Mike at 403-804-6937.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

2-bdrm cozy, furnished log cabin.

Large yard, quiet location in Invermere. Suitable for 1 or 2 adults only. No W/D. Available in June. $825/month including cable and utilities. Please reply to: Landlord, P.O. Box 362, Invermere B.C., V0A 1K0. Please state employment status, age, plus other details.

Long Term Rental. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, large deck, yard, and garage.

Available May 1st. N/S, references required. Contact Gary: 250-3421322.

House close to schools in Invermere.

5-bdrm, 2.5-bath, large private deck, attached garage, families only. $1,250/month, utilities not included. Call 250-341-3263.

Windermere: Ideal family home on acreage. Modern, beautifully finished 4-bdrm, 2.5-bath, hardwood/tiled floors. Cozy wood-burning fireplace. W/D, N/S, dishwasher. Minimum 1-year lease, references please. $1,400/month.

250-342-3790.

Castle Rock Villa: 2-bdrm with high-end finishings, F/P, granite, 2.5-bath, double garage, deck with west exposures, N/S, N/P. Responsible couple welcome.

Available immediately. $1,100/ month + utilities + D.D with a minimum of a 1 year lease. Send resume to taylorrv@shaw.ca or call 403-250-2075.

3-bdrm house in Windermere. 2 full baths, fenced yard, 7-appliances, pets allowed.

Available immediately. $1050/month + D.D. + utilities. 250-498-6298.

Invermere: 4-bdrm, 2-bath, appliances, back yard with deck.

Walking distance to school, town and beach. No garage, N/S, long lease. $1,400/month + utilities.

Available June 1. 403-609-0870.

condo FOR RENT

2-bdrm trailer north of Edgewater on secluded 7 acres. Pets welcome, fenced for horses, and hay barn. $850/month + $400 D.D. Call 250347-9779.

Windermere: 3-bdrm, 1-bath, 5 appliances, mobile on large lot.

Quiet residential street, N/P, N/S, $800/month + D.D. 403-286-1132.

Hillcrest Apartments have 2-bdrms, $800/month, 1-Bdrms, $600/ month, fully furnished, including utilities, TV and Internet. 250-3411182.

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

Panorama condo for rent. 1-bdrm, fully furnished, private entrance, private garage. Beautiful QUIET location. W/D, N/S, N/P. Available May 1st. 6-month or 1-year lease, references required. Contact Devin for more details at 250-342-4054.

PANORAMA 2-bdrm suite with queen bed, own bathroom, balcony, utilities included, $600.

Or whole unit $1350, suitable for 3 people. Available June 1st. 250270-0746.

FIRST MONTH FREE! 2-bdrm, 2-bath condo in Radium Copperhorn Town. $810/month for a 12-month lease, but negotiable. Fully furnished, W/D, utilities and Internet separate.

Available now. 250-341-8456. columbiavalleyrentals@mail.com.

FIRST MONTH FREE! 2-bdrm, 1-bath condo in Radium Copperhorn Town. $790/month for a 12-month lease, but negotiable. Fully furnished, W/D, utilities and Internet separate.

Available now. 250-341-8456. columbiavalleyrentals@mail.com. kijiji Ad ID 366586338.

Radium Condo: excellent location at The Pinewood. Bright corner unit! 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, in suite laundry, underground parking, storage, F/P, N/S. Available May 1. $820 including utilities. Call 403616-9058.

Acreages: www. columbiavalleyproperties.com

HOMES FOR SALE

Quaint 1,100 sq. ft. home for sale in Edgewater

Close to elementary school & river. Large 80 ft. x 200 ft. lot with mature trees. Excellent access with both side and back alleys. Fully renovated & new electrical. For full details and pictures visit www. propertyguys.com ID#266210.

250-409-9130.

Revenue Property for Sale Windermere B.C.

Well-built house, 3-bdrm and 2-bath upstairs, 2-bdrm and 1 bath downstairs in self-contained suite. Across from school, very clean, partially renovated, and ready for immediate occupancy.

Single detached garage. For details and pictures please go to www. highcountryauctions.net or call 250-341-5316.

2-bdrm rancher on beautiful 5 acres with spectacular mountain views. New roof (November 2011), 5 minutes north of Radium. Asking $359,900. 250-347-9692.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

Lakefront Cabin $399,000

Brand-new, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

Close to Fairmont.

Please call Peter at 250-341-7085.

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April 27, 2012

BUSINESS FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

services

Rivergems Jewellery & Fossil Gallery, Invermere B.C., is for sale. Terms negotiable, whole or part. An excellent opportunity for this successful business. Serious inquiries only. Call Carole, 250-3420177.

Quality Top Soil and Manure

Renew & Restore Professional tile and grout cleaning, re-grouting, repair and sealing of tile, grout, slate, and stone. Commercial and residential. 35 years experience.

New installations also available.

250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca.

condo FOR SALE Ski to your door, fully furnished 1-bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, and hot tubs. Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, BC, $115,000 Firm. Call 250-3426858 after 6 p.m.

Sable Ridge: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, A/C, granite, heated parking. $219,000 OBO. Contact Roger at 403-2560694 or 403-650-5503.

pets Persian kittens free to good home.

Handsome blue and white male. He is very laid back, good with small dogs, children. Vet checked and also friendly. If interested contact me at colecole744@yahoo.com.

MISC. FOR SALE

Top soil $160 per dump truck load, $70 per pickup load. Manure $100 per pickup load. Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

1999 Arctic Cat Tiger-Shark Sea-Doo 3-seater. High-performance 770, like new condition. Triton trailer and cover. Best offer over $3,000.

30” x 80” Steel door complete with steel frame. 250-347-6404.

Ladies right Adams Idea Hybrids.

7 clubs, plus putter and bag, $150.

Big Brother Riviera 1-7, Lady Hogan irons. 4-10 plus Zebra putter and bag, $75. 250-342-2822.

Antique sewing machine, $175. 4’x 8’ teak dining room table with 2 benches, $2,100. Simmons Beauty Rest king size box spring and mattress, like new, used as guest bed, $425. Please call 250-3426070.

Wanted:

Medium-sized cross-country or all-mountain bike, or 54 cm road/ triathlon bike. Also looking for used kayak or canoe for sale. 778-9630241.

vehicles FOR SALE

250 US Gallon tanks for sale.

Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George. 250347-9500.

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

10’ fiberglass fishing boat. Needs minor repairs, comes with electric motor and oars. $350 OBO. 250270-0137.

Hot tub rentals. Week or weekend rates. Valley Spas: 250-342-3922.

Invercare adjustable medical bed, good condition. $1,000. 250-3426188.

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.

Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Phil’s Carpentry, Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

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

2006 Dodge Caravan. 60,000 kms, excellent condition. $7,999.

Summer/winter tires. 250-3424400.

Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

2006 F-350 Ford Amarillo Edition, Yellow, diesel, with 240,000 kms. $15,000 250-688-0777.

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

2003 Ford Excursion 4x4 diesel $13,000 250-688-0777.

1990 Ford Club Wagon XL window van. Automatic, air, 302 V8, two fuel tanks, 10-ply tires. 174,000 kms. $2,500 OBO. 250-342-7608 or 250-342-2104.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products.

Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca.

camping

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

2004 Prowler 32 foot trailer with slide-out bunk beds. Sleeps 8.

Excellent condition. Call Chris at 250-342-5826.

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569.

services

help wanted

help wanted

NEED A JOB?

Not a salesperson? Make extra money as an independent representative with sterling silver jewelry bonuses, trip, and not to mention the 30% commission. It’s amazing the difference Silpada Jewelry can make to an outfit, your attitude . . even your life. Ask me how. Call 250-341-5956.

FAIRMONT - FUNTASIA FUN PARK has an opening for a full-time student continuing their postsecondary education in the fall. This full-time position is available from the end of May until September 1st. Great wage/fun environment to work in. Duties include customer service, cash registers & sales, marketing & trade shows, food service, gardening & animal care, spin-n-bump car operation. Please reply: fairmontfuntasia@live. com or in person with a resume at Funtasia in Fairmont Hot Springs.

250-345-4511.

Then you need a great resume.

Great prices, accurate, and fast!

Also offering data entry services and more. Over 20-years word processing experience. 250-3411939.

Invermere Sharpening Carbide and steel sharpening services. Carbide saw re-tipping, saw blades, router bits, planer knives, hole saws, ice auger blades, knives, scissors and much more.

250-341-5447. 345 Blair St., Athalmer.

Buy One Get One ½ Off! “Very professional and knowledgeable. Especially pleased with her promptness. It’s great to have someone local to deal with.”

Tom & Dianne Gerald Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 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.

Local Website Design: Designer seeking new clients, specializing in small to medium websites, blogs or portfolios. Initial meeting and quotes are free. www. eggplantstudios.ca.

Have you purchased a Mac computer and need a tutor to learn the basics? Making the move to a Mac can be an intimidating experience. I will show you the basics and show you how to get more value from your system. I’m a graphic designer with 20 plus years experience working the Macintosh operating system. Basic tutoring session, $30/hour. Call Emily at 250-341-2793.

All Dolled Up is looking for some awesome people to join our team!

Must be certified in manicures and pedicures. Gel nail certification a plus. Email resume to iwantajob@ getalldolledup.ca. No phone calls please.

EXCITING NEW FOOD CONCEPT COMING TO THE COLUMBIA VALLEY THIS SPRING! “Amazing food is more than a meal; it’s a way of life.’

We are looking for like-minded individuals who have a passion to create/deliver amazing food & customer service.

Counter/Retail Sales Positions Must be over the age of 19, be willing to learn, have a flexible schedule, and most importantly, have a positive attitude! Minimum oneyear experience in the restaurant industry. Full-time and part-time positions available. Please forward your cover letter and resumé to irwin456@gmail.com.

Lakeside Pub is looking for experienced servers and kitchen staff. FT/PT. Send resumes to lakesidepub@shaw.ca or phone 250-342-6866.

BC Liquor store is currently accepting resumes for casual/parttime positions. Please drop off resumes in person to the Invermere Liquor Store before May 4th.

Peppi’s Pizza is now hiring full and part-time staff for all restaurant positions. Must be able to start immediately. Please email resumes to: p.fuel@yahoo.ca.

Looking for part-time kitchen help and dishwasher, and server. Call 250-347-0047 or email mail@ helnas.com.

Kool Country Auto is looking for a strong, reliable, self-motivated person to work in wrecking yard.

Driver’s licence an asset. Part-time to full-time in summer. See Ivan with your resume. Call 250-3421700 for directions.

Licensed Caregivers Needed. F/T and P/T caregivers needed to help man in his 40s. Must have current First Aid, criminal record check, and references. Busy house with two young children as well. Call Kim @ 250-688-0950 for more info.

Patty’s Greenhouse is looking to fill one part-time and one fulltime summer position. Please call 250-342-1087 or drop by the greenhouse in Athalmer.

health & Wellness

PROCOSA = Glucosamine for sore joints Blend of glucosamine, manganese, vitamin C and silicon – the building blocks for healthy cartilage.

John and Betty Newton 250-342-6343 • newtonhome@shaw.ca

36 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

help wanted

help wanted

Fairmont Bungalows

Huckleberry’s Restaurant

is hiring for full and parttime positions, maintenance/ housekeeping/front desk. Suitable for both male and female students.

We provide training and free accommodation. Forward resumes to bungalows@shaw.ca or phone 250-345-6365.

is hiring a full-time cook. Duties include: prepare and cook menu items; maintain clean work area; assist with kitchen operations.

Minimum high school diploma and several years’ experience. Wage $15/per hour. Drop off resumes at 205 Laurier Ave, Invermere or email hucksbc@telus.net.

April 27, 2012

help wanted HOPKINS HARVEST Now accepting proposals for the operation of their WOOD FIRED OVEN. Email hophar@ hotmail.com.

Help wanted at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House. Part-time spring, and full-time summer.

Now accepting resumes. info@ meetonhigherground.com.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

Front Desk Manager Responsible for managing the Front Desk department, establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with Resort guests, and ensuring the highest standard of service and the best possible guest experience is maintained. Responsibilities include: • Overseeing all Front Desk operations including reservations, switchboard and seasonal guest services.

• Training and supervising the Front Desk team.

• Forecasting room nights, yield management and recommending room rates.

• Developing, implementing and monitoring an annual budget and business plan.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • Experience in Front Desk management.

• Extensive knowledge of Front Desk and guest service policies, procedures and standards.

• Communication and computer expertise, ideally in Maestro.

Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking energetic, service orientated

GUEST SERVICE AGENTS to join our dynamic team of professionals.

Accepting applications for full-time and part-time staff in Invermere and Radium Hot Springs.

fairmonthotsprings.com

Apply in person with resume 1145 7th Avenue (facing 12th St.) Invermere or email resume to gerry@ gerrysgelati.com

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

Shift Supervisor Full-time/shift work

BARISTA - FT/PT YR

Food Counter Attendant Full-time/shift work Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $10.46/hour + medical/dental/group benefits Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

We are looking for a person who has fantastic communication skills, good computer skills, and is self-motivated.

Please drop off your resume in person at the gallery or email to info@effusionartgallery.com. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

1033 7th Avenue- Invermere

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

Casual employees The District of Invermere is seeking applications for our Casual Employee list for the 2012 season in the Public Works Department.

Keeping the roasters supplied with green beans during the morning and stepping in to clean-up after roasting is done for the day, your work (including disassembling equipment, scraping, vacuuming and dusting) will be critical to the success of that department. As a disciplined warrior, you must be physically fit, not afraid to get dirty, be detail oriented and strongly self motivated.

Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

PERMANENT PART-TIME RETAIL POSITION AVAILABLE Starting immediately.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

ROASTING ROOM NINJA (SUPPORT) – FT YR 0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

Interested applicants for these positions please forward your confidential resume to: guestservicesmanager@bighornmeadows.ca or call 250-347-2991

Looking for great customer service skills and previous food experience.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive benefit package with access to all resort amenities.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, a great work environment and an opportunity to develop with our young and growing company. We are committed to extraordinary service and building our reputation as the premiere luxury resort in the Columbia Valley.

Located in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, our resort is centered at the heart of the Springs Golf Course.

Joining the ranks of Kicking Horse Coffee artisans, you will assist with creating coffee and espresso based works of art and providing a level of service that is second to none. Starting with cashier and bussing duties, over time you will learn about and share all things coffee, including our extensive blend and retail offerings. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Kitchen experience an asset.

Email resumes to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax: 250-342-4450. Please indicate your job preference.

We will contact successful applicants for interviews.

Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to news@cv-pioneer.com

To be eligible you must possess a valid class 5 driver’s licence. Special consideration will be given to people with previous construction or municipal works experience including Environmental Operators Certification. An air brakes endorsement or a valid class 3 driver’s licence would be an asset.

Under the supervision of the Public Works Foreman, the casual employee performs a variety of manual labour duties and equipment operations.

Work involves the general maintenance of municipal infrastructures including roads and streets, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, parks, cemetery and buildings. The primary tasks considered for this posting involve buildings, parks, roads and utility maintenance and repair.

Applicants must possess sound communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of WCB regulations would be an asset.

This position is within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit. A full job description is available for this position.

Applicants are invited to submit their resumes to: Kim Leibel, Manager of Building & Protective Services District of Invermere, PO Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue) Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • Fax: 250-342-2934 Applications will be received by the Manager of Building & Protective Services at the District of Invermere office up to and including 2:00 pm, Monday April 30, 2012.

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April 27, 2012

Wanted: A bean counter with attitude.

Good attitude, that is!

You hold an accounting designation (or very close to it), but your friends and coworkers don’t really think of you as an “accountant”. You know your numbers instinctively, but are keenly interested in being a part of the business’ operations. You always take personal pride in the quality of the information you produce and you can effectively keep many balls in the air at one time in a busy, multi-organization entity. Those are the critical success factors for the Group Controller that will join our team – along with a great sense of humor and the ability to laugh at yourself. You are an accountant, after all.

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

Summer students The District of Invermere is accepting applications for summer students to work as part of our Public Works staff.

This position is within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit.

This position is temporary, full-time, 40 hours per week.

We are a group of companies that includes Windermere Water & Sewer, Parr Utilities Ltd., Point Developments and NanoFibre Networks. We are involved in everything from water and sewer utilities to residential and commercial land development and every day puts a different challenge on the desk.

Duties include semi-skilled, manual labour, flowerbed planting and maintenance. To be eligible you must be in good physical condition, and possess a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence. Knowledge of small engines would be an asset.

Your attention to detail and passion for doing things right the first time is what differentiates you from others. In addition, you will be fluent in a fully computerized environment, willing to dive into research whenever required and be knowledgeable of and up to date on current financial reporting standards in a private company environment. If you’re interested in being part of our team, please get that resume into our hands. This is a full-time role with significant flexibility, but requires a commitment to meeting the deadlines related to our businesses.

This position within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit and wages follow the Collective Agreement.

Send resumes to hr@windermerewater.com

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

The Columbia Valley Pioneer is seeking Advertising Sales representatives for our weekly newspaper and magazine publications in the Columbia Valley. We have an opening for a full-time position and would also consider a part-time position for a suitable candidate.

We are a community-focused newspaper with high standards, both for content and appearance. We work hard, we have a great team, and we love our community. Our newspaper print run is 8,000 copies each Friday and we also produce several annual publications: The Columbia Valley Map Book, Columbia Valley Homes and Lifestyles magazine, Radium Hot Springs magazine, Columbia Valley Weddings magazine, Invermere and Radium Map Pads, Columbia Valley Business magazine and the Columbia Valley Dining Guide.

We are seeking someone who is a team player with organizational skills, sales experience, strong inter-personal skills and knowledge in sales and marketing.

The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including online advertising. You must also be able to work with existing and new customers and find ways to grow sales and income.

You will be responsible for maintaining a high level of service to existing customers, qualifying new business prospects, and building an active, high potential prospect list. You will act as the Columbia Valley Pioneer’s front line to the business community, devising and implementing marketing initiatives and campaigns for the newspaper and its special publications in order to support sales and assist in the development of new business.

We are looking for someone with prior experience in a sales position with a successful track record; someone who has strong written and verbal communications and exceptional customer relations skills; knowledge and proficiency in MS Office/MAC OS is a requirement.

Some knowledge of design software is a plus but not necessary. Valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are a must.

If this describes you, please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of

N E W S PA P E R

Rose-Marie Regitnig Publisher/Sales Manager Box 868, #8, 1008-8th Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A1K0 rose-marie@cv-pioneer.com

There’s a reason they’re called “CLASSY”. Pioneer Classifieds…

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

A current driver’s licence is required, and previous lawn care & irrigation knowledge is a must.

Any other experience with landscaping machinery and general maintenance is an asset.

Please e-mail your resume to Dani Tschudin terrav@telus.net .

General Hours of work: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday With the possibility of weekend work.

Applicants are invited to submit their resumes to Kim Leibel, Manager of Building & Protective Services District of Invermere, PO Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue), Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 • Fax: (250) 342-2934 Applications will be received by the Manager of Building & Protective Services at the District of Invermere office up to and including 2:00 pm, Monday April 30, 2012.

Member Service Representative

Radium, BC

Kootenay Savings continues to grow as we strive to fulfill our vision: To be the best provider of financial servicesand the best place to work in the communities we serve.

We currently have a temporary opportunity for a qualified and flexible candidate to provide part-time coverage as a Member Service Representative in our Radium branch.

You’ll be rewarded with a positive and challenging work environment in an organization that incorporates many leading-edge strategic initiatives with opportunities for supported learning and career advancement.

If you are a team-oriented individual interested in growing with an organization where you can demonstrate your talent for building strong member relationships, we’d like to hear from you!

For full details about this position including qualifications and information about how to apply prior to May 4, 2012, please see the Careers Section of our website at www.kscu. com. better. together

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Terravista Strata Property is currently accepting resumes for seasonal outside caretaking employment April through September.

Housekeeping Supervisor Year-round /full-time • Wage: $14.30 / hr.

Essential Functions: • Develop and deliver training program for Room Attendants and Common and commercial • Ensure quality standards and time lines are being met • Perform accurate weekly piece rate calculations and performance tracking • Delivering daily one-on-one coaching and progressive action when needed • Checking and cleaning rooms to ensure operational practices are up to date • Assist with cleaning when required • Train staff in Occupational Health and Safety standards • Assist with recognition planning and implementation • Follow up with guest concerns

Experience/Requirements: • Completion of High school diploma or equivalent • 1-2 years previous cleaning experience within a resort setting • 6-12 months previous supervisory experience • Good oral skills • Problem solving and decision making skills • Job task planning and organization • Microsoft office experience required • Must be highly motivated and lead with proven strength • Able to multi-task, work well under stress and meet targeted deadlines • Must be able to work independently and in teams • Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends, holidays

Accounting Manager

Year-round/full-time • Wage scale: $ 40 – 50,000 yr.

Essential Functions: • Reconcile CAD and USD bank accounts to general ledger, Investigate and book all variances by following month end • Monitor the Bank accounts for wire transfers and ensure they are booked on a weekly basis • Review revenue products in sales systems to ensure proper accounting and work with Guest Services and RTP to ensure proper product set-up • Weekly transmission of daily data from Point of Sale systems, SMS, RTP and CAS to the Accpac General ledger • Program and download activity for electronic lock ensuring tight security to Sales Audit Office • Manage Greywolf Accounting and review accounting records for Greywolf Golf Course Partnership • Liaise with Panorama Business Unit Managers regarding questions on revenues, cost of sales and inventories • Assist retail with inventory counts and spot checks, work with Accounts Payable on coding and adjustments of Retail invoices • Assist Accounts Receivable with Rental Pooling • Attend monthly management meetings • Coordinate the year end audit (October 31 year end) and ensure all reconciling and working papers for your direct reports are completed on time • Assist Director of Finance and other Directors with the annual operating budgets and roll-ups for Panorama • Assist with the Accounting Business Plan

and Budget Finance and Accounting Training and Development of Panorama Business Unit Managers • All other duties assigned by Director of Finance Responsibility for Others: • Direct supervision of Sales Audit Office, and Greywolf Accountant and Distribution Coordinator, ensuring that their work is accurate and timely Experience/Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree - emphasis in accounting and/or finance or completion of some accounting courses. Enrollment as a student and working towards a Professional Accounting designation would be desirable Job Experience: • Five years plus of accounting preferably in the Resort industry • Experience in a supervisory or management position would be preferred.

• Experience with daily cashout processes and cash balancing and Moneris would be an asset • Experience and proficiency with Windows; Excel and Word and Computerized accounting systems • Experience with RTP One, Profitek and SMS software would be an asset • Experience with Sage Accpac or other similar accounting software would be an asset • Must be a team player • Must be able to walk to all resort locations to supervise/review resort activities •

Please apply online at: www.panoramaresort.com/employment

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

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April 27, 2012

Valley siblings take on hockey world

By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff With the passion for the puck stoked in the hearts and minds of the Rice family at a young age, it is only natural for the family to release a double slap shot. Cydnie, 22, and RT, 17, have used their hockey talent to make a name for themselves both playing and refereeing the game.

Cydnie is currently breaking records as the only female official to ever line in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

“This year was a tester year,” she said. “The players had never seen a female official before. I actually never got any of the back talk or attitude on the guy side that I get on the girl side.”

While she is known for her fairness of calls and ease of giving direction, Cydnie finds the task to be difficult at times in a small town environment.

“Everybody does know everybody. It’s not like you end the game and you never see these people again. You have to go about things politely. A lot of it is just being

RT Rice

Cydnie Rice

able to read people. It really becomes something you feel out after you’ve been reffing for awhile.”

Cydnie’s accuracy in making decisions and fairness of play helped her to earn the honour of hockey official at the B.C. Winter Games.

“I lucked out. It was me and two other girls in the area. I was the most qualified official to send.”

Adding the Winter Games to her resume also helped to open the opportunity of officiating for the Calgary Hockey League.

“Giving 100 per cent on the ice has given me a lot

of opportunity.”

Cydnie works hard to make sure that she is also giving back to the sport she loves off the ice. The 22-yearold has taken a mentoring role in helping many other young officials to meet their goals. “When I first got introduced to it I wasn’t confident. I wasn’t really into it [refereeing] until I had the mentors in place. I would like to help others along and to where they want to go.”

On the other side of the game, RT Rice has made a name for himself as a promising young player. RT made the Fernie Ghostriders Junior B team last year and has made Team B.C. Aboriginal two years in a row. RT was chosen from 88 youths trying out to represent aboriginal youth in B.C. Team B.C. will compete in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in Saskatchewan May 6th-12th.

Making the team has meant a lot to RT, he said. “I was a lot younger when I first made it. The second year meant a lot to me because it showed my improvements.”

RT also cites his family’s passion for hockey with getting involved. “It has always been a family sport. I put a pair of skates on when I was young and I loved it.”

To place your Community Classified call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299 or toll free 1-866-669-9222 classifieds@bccommunitynews.com www.communityclassifieds.ca

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April 27, 2012

Valley Churches

FAITH

Community, family and faith

By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church Easter is a beautiful celebration of the resurrection, even more so for me this year than at any time in my life.

The Lord Jesus calls us to be true brothers and sisters by building up the church, His body, during our lifetime; we so often get wrapped up in the siren song of the world and that quiet voice is drowned out by the din.

Not this year though. This year, I was forced to slow down and let others help to prepare for Easter because I had to be at my mother’s bedside while her health deteriorated, and with my family, we kept vigil. This was a true Lent for my family and yet even in the sadness, there was found a deep consolation in Christ’s promise of the resurrection.

For the past year I have been graced to have the support of parishioners and friends from all over the valley, especially here in the Invermere, Fairmont and Radium areas, and all the way to Golden, as my mother fought for her life against cancer.

The week before Easter, Mum’s health was not good

and we knew it would be soon. I had to come home for Holy Week so I said goodbye and asked her if she would wait until Easter before she went. She promised me she would, “I’ll wait till Easter, Jim,” so I left thinking that I would see her on Easter Sunday.

The week went fast with all the celebrations and the beauty of the feast. The community support was wonderful and the prayers were greatly appreciated and felt by my Mum. I want to thank everyone for them; this is what community does in people’s time of need.

The family’s vigil ended with the Easter Vigil. On Holy Saturday at 10:30pm, as I was finishing the Easter Vigil celebration and giving the final blessing and dismissal, Mum told my sister “I love you,” and slipped into the sleep of peace. She kept her final promise to me right to the second.

We will miss her, but the faith that our family has always lived continues to sustain us especially in our time of grief. There is sadness for us, but the truth is that Mum’s suffering is over. Our joy is in the certainty that the love that she taught us and lived each day has been rewarded

by God and she celebrated Easter in the presence of Christ and his Father with all the Saints in heaven.

Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ and the triumph of life over death! The Church is a community, a family of faith. This Easter, let us live the Faith we profess in Christ to the best of our ability in remembrance of those we love.

On behalf of myself and the McHugh family, we thank you for your prayers.

A touch of spring colour Eagle-eyed reader Dustin Murray spotted the first crocus of spring earlier this month beside Westside Road, just outside Wilmer.

Prairie crocuses are among the earliest flowers to bloom in the valley after the snow has receded into the mountains at the end of winter.

The pretty purple flowers grow in dry, open woods, often on sandy soils and prefer sunny, hot, dry areas.

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, April 29th, 10:30 a.m. CELEBRATION SUNDAY “The Journey: Divine Resources - The SPIRIT”...

Pastor Trevor ministering.

“K.I.D.S” Church, for children age 3 to Grade 1; and Grade 2 to Grade 5 during the Morning Service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED 9:30 a.m.: God’s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth 10:30 a.m.: Morning Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Kids’ Church, Invermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 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.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyr’s Church in Invermere Sunday: 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 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. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

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

Wilmer Waterworks District PO Box #747, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Notice of 2012 Annual General Meeting The annual general meeting of the

Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District is scheduled for Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wilmer Community Hall (Conrad Kain Park).

All Wilmer residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Trustees Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District

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