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Vol. 3/Issue 7
Your Weekly Source for News and Events
The Columbia
Valley
February 17, 2006
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Province, town to share Lot 4616
The District of Invermere and the provincial government have reached a tentative agreement to carve
up Lot 4616 on the south edge of town.
The proposal would see the district receive about
40 percent of the Crown land for use as parkland, said
Mayor Mark Shmigelsky.
The district had hoped to receive all of the 129acre property, zoned as public parkland. Adjacent to
the CastleRock subdivision, the property has spectacular views of Lake Windermere.
However, in spite of repeated requests from the
town and a petition signed by 400 residents, the property was deemed too valuable by the provincial government to give away after several real estate developers also expressed interest in purchasing the property.
“We knew we weren’t going to get it all, so we decided to settle for part of it,” Mr. Shmigelsky said.
He said the provincial department in charge of
Crown land, formerly called Land and Water B.C. but
now renamed Integrated Land Management Bureau,
will spearhead the process.
The proposed agreement was reached with the understanding that part of the land will be given to the
district, part of it will be sold for residential development, and part of it will be used for social housing.
Which portion of the property will be granted to
the district remains unclear, Mr. Shmigelsky said.
“We want some of the lake views to be retained,”
he said. He said the province will hire a planner to
determine the final layout of the property.
“What this removes is the fear that the province
will sell it all to a developer,” said Councillor Gerry
Taft.
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February 17, 2006
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The areas in brown show the proposed new development, while the dark blue areas show existing buildings.
Waterside public review launched
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By Elinor Florence
Pioneer Staff
A public process will begin on the proposed downtown Waterside development following a decision by
Invermere council at Tuesday’s meeting.
After more than a year in the planning phase, the
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developers applied for amendments to the zoning and
to the town’s Official Community Plan that would allow the project to go ahead.
Council accepted the first reading of the bylaw
amendments. The matter will now proceed to the
public for comment.
The proposal includes a hotel and restaurant,
conference centre, commercial and retail space, 570
residential units, a train station, a public boat slip, a
pedestrian overpass to the lakefront and a boardwalk
leading to James Chabot park in Athalmer.
The development team, including Octagon Properties, Cascade Engineering Group of Canmore, and
BKDI Architects of Calgary, adjusted the plan after
some concerns were expressed by the administrative
staff at the District of Invermere.
Many of these concerns have been addressed,
Chief Administrative Officer Chris Prosser told council. He said two “minor” issues are still outstanding:
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mental standards; and the height of one building.
The proposed hotel is now sitting at ten storeys
with four storeys above the level of 4th Avenue, and
the building on the south side of the civic plaza (called
4A) is also ten storeys with four storeys above and six
below street level.
“Staff remains concerned that the height of this
proposed building will impact the view lines of Lake
Windermere and the Rockies,” said the written staff
report to council.
The first step in the rezoning process is a workshop/open house held by the district to collect public
comment. After a review with the developer and the
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Development Services Committee, chaired by Gerry
Taft, another open house will be held.
The third step is a review of the comments and
revisions, with a second reading of the bylaw and authorization of a public hearing. The fourth and final
step is consideration of the public hearing report and
a decision by council.
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Council also issued a hearty endorsement of the
review process. Councillor Gerry Taft said comments
made by some members of the public in the newspaper were unfair.
He reiterated that only after staff is satisfied with
a developer’s proposal should the public be asked to
comment. “I don’t think any developer wants the public to bog down the process,” he said, adding that public input is welcome and valuable at the right time.
Councillor Bob Campsall agreed, referring to “derogatory” comments made in the newspaper.
“Our staff has done an absolutely wonderful job,”
he said.
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February 17, 2006
Local business builds lodge in Torino
Torino every morning.
Every day the building site was visited by
Visitors to Torino
many Europeans who
should keep their eyes
were fascinated by the
peeled for a huge log
log construction.
building called B.C.
The lodge used salHouse in one of the main
vaged lodgepole pine
piazzas.
from dead trees in the
The 4,500-squareGreat Bear Rainforest on
foot log structure was
the coast.
built with help from a
“John and some of
local company called
the guys hunted for the
Fairmont Construction
character logs,” Monroe
Ltd., owned by Monroe
said.
Hunsicker and Nancy
One of the most
Hugunin.
spectacular logs forms the
Last year Monroe and
centre pole for the lodge.
Nancy were approached
“We call it the spirit log
by a friend John Johnbecause the surface is
son from Hundred Mile
smooth and everyone
House to bid on the
who comes in touches
project, sponsored by the
it,” Monroe said.
provincial government.
The lodge is curHe is also a builder who
rently being used to serve
owns Sitka Log Homes.
B.C. wine, display B.C.
Together they put
art and host B.C. busiChad Pasowisty stands with his hand on the “spirit log” in the centre hall of B.C. House in Torino.
their heads together and
nesses. This week about
beat out 50 other firms
6,000 visitors are walkect while John was away. “Sometimes I team in an exhibition game held in To- ing through the building every day. Afacross the province.
“It came down to three - two other was the only Canadian on the site,” said rino last fall.
ter the Olympics are over, the building
Chad learned a little Italian, enough will be given to Italy as a gift.
architectural firms from Vancouver, and Chad, who calls the experience of living
and working in Italy “amazing.”
to communicate with the local work
us,” said Monroe.
Monroe and Nancy have been in
One
of
the
highlights,
he
said,
was
force. He lived on a street that was 2000 business for 30 years. They started FairThe successful team did everything
on the project, from site plan to hiring watching the Canadian women’s Olym- years old, dating back to Roman times, mont Construction when they lived in
local Italian labourers, to sussing out pic hockey team trounce the American and walked to work through the city of that community and built the ski lodge
B.C. sources for products from doors to
at Fairmont, as well as many private
cabinets to computerized lighting.
homes.
They were assisted along the way by
“We built a lot of homes for neighVancouver developer Oberti Oberto,
bours back when logs were for the averwell-known locally for his proposed
age Canadian,” Monroe said.
Jumbo Glacier Resort. “Oberti’s wife is
More recently the company has
from Torino, so he was able to find us a
earned accolades for its beautifully-built
good architect. He even did some of the
high-end log homes in the area, several
kitchen work himself,” said Monroe.
of them located in Panorama Mountain
Everything used in the building was
Village.
shipped by container.
Meanwhile, 26-year-old Chad has
Then Monroe’s foreman Chad Pastarted his own company called Corse
sowisty, who has been working for the
(Italian for competition) Construction
company for about six years, went over
with partner Wes Coulson, although he
to Italy to assist John Johnson on the
still does some work for Monroe and
building site.
Nancy and he remains grateful to them
He stayed there for three months,
for sending him to Italy.
supervising a work force of several doz“It was an amazing opportunity,” he
About 6,000 visitors each day are touring B.C. House in Torino.
en people and taking charge of the projsaid.
By Elinor Florence
Pioneer Staff
The Columbia Valley Pioneer
February 17, 2006
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Local athletes both looking for medals
By Elinor Florence
Pioneer Staff
Photo by Mike Ridewood
Above, curler Christine Keshen of Invermere waves from the mosh pit during the Olympic opening ceremonies;
below, alpine skier Christina Lustenberger of Invermere and Christine Keshen share an Olympic moment.
Photo by Christine Keshen
Christine Keshen and the rest of her rink are hitting their stride with two straight wins after a disappointing loss to Sweden in their first Olympic game.
The Kleibrink rink won twice on Tuesday.
In the morning, the team won a resounding victory against the U.S. with a score of 11 to 5.
They played again Tuesday night in a nail-biter
against Russia that went down to Shannon Kelibrink’s
last rock. They won that game 6 to 5.
Their spirits remain high, according to Christine
Keshen, who called The Pioneer from Italy just moments after the match with Russia.
“We have some momentum going now,” she said.
She said the game with Russia wasn’t executed as well
as they would have liked, because there were a couple
of bad “picks” on the ice. That’s when the rock picks up
something on the ice and doesn’t behave as planned.
But the team was looking forward to a day off
Wednesday before playing again on Thursday.
“The weather is great,” Christine said. “I’m going
for a run in my T-shirt.” She said she was going to visit
a chiropractor and then the team were going to have
massages on Wednesday before visiting B.C. House in
downtown Torino.
Christine said she hadn’t spoken to her parents
after the Russia game. “They’re probably still hyperventilating,” she laughed. Jack and Carol Keshen are
watching the games at home in Invermere.
Christine said she has seen our other Olympic athlete, Christina Lustenberger, around the village. “We
had breakfast together the other day,” she said.
She has already booked a ticket for Christina’s
event, the giant slalom, which will take place Feb.
24th.
Aside from the televised curling games, viewers
have seen both women a couple of other times as well.
During the opening ceremonies, the camera captured
a shot of Christina in the crowd, and another of Christine in the mosh pit yelling:“Invermere!”
And a short documentary feature showed Christine at home with her family, and even pictured the
sign on the way into Invermere sending Christine our
congratulations.
The curling team was set to play again Thursday
against Switzerland and Norway, and Great Britain today, February 17. The curling will continue throughout next week with the final on February 23rd.
PERSPECTIVE
A good fit with
the community
Historical Lens
February 17, 2006
Hospital
matron
This lovely lady named
Anna Letts was the matron
at the local hospital. She
later married a widower
with young children, a local
contractor named Mr. Sellentin. In this photograph
taken in 1920, the matron
shows off her starched bib
apron and hat which were
the uniform worn by all
nurses in those days. The
hospital where she worked
was the log building near
Kinsmen Beach, formerly
called the Lady Elizabeth
Bruce Memorial Hospital.
The building is now the
Pynelogs Cultural Centre.
By Elinor Florence
Pioneer Staff
Our Living Well section is very timely in light of
a report released by the Canadian Heart and Stroke
Foundation this week that says baby boomers are an
unhealthy lot. In fact, we might not even live as long
as our parents unless we do something about it.
It’s a good time to stop watching athletes perform
at the Olympic Games, jump out of that armchair and
head for the gym. And what better place to start getting healthier than our own Valley Fitness Centre?
For a small, non-profit facility, it has some excellent exercise equipment and a whole array of classes
for participants ranging from their teens well into the
eighties. The centre has helpful staff and even personal
trainers for those who need one-on-one advice.
To show its support for the Valley Fitness Centre
and for the good health of valley residents in general,
The Pioneer is donating a percentage of revenue from
advertisements that appear in this week’s Living Well
section towards the fitness centre.
If you haven’t seen the centre yet, take a tour in
person or visit the new website at www.shapeupinvermere.com.
Photo courtesy of
the Windermere District
Historical Society
‘I welcome the efforts of Mr. Himmelspach’
Dear Editor:
I find our valley citizens ironic. The latest example
is the letter from Maureen Thorpe of Windermere
about oil money destroying “our little town.”
It is funny that so many people who own vacation/retirement property around Invermere call us
“our little town” but they do not pay one cent maintaining Invermere’s services. Funnier still is hearing
their laments about changes in “our community” after selling their Lake Windermere access homes to oil
money. Granted, these laments now come from their
acreages up and down the valley bought with windfall
profits rather than from the water’s edge across from
“our little town.”
The funniest part is they’re forgetting they are
yesterday’s vacationers. Why are yesterday’s vacationers an enrichment to “our community” but today’s or
tomorrow’s vacationers are a blight on “our community”?
The more things change, the more they stay the
same. Locals working in and around Invermere could
not afford to buy vacation properties then, nor can
they now.
I welcome the efforts of Mr. Himmelspach - at
least he will be contributing to the services that keep
Invermere alive.
Any time anyone from Juniper Heights to Kootenay Road 3 to Panorama wants to be a part of “our little
town” and help pay for the services that you use every
day, please send a note to the District of Invermere. I
am sure they would be more than willing to have you
amalgamate into “our little town.”
Brian McLaughlin
Invermere
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Final words from The Toby Theatre
Dear Editor:
The letter published in The Pioneer, February 3,
2006 was written to thank the many wonderful supporters of the Toby Theatre who continued to show
their concern and tell us how thankful they were to
have been kept informed by The Pioneer since the
window and sign bylaw issue first started.
We are writing this letter in response to the letter
from Mark Shmigelsky printed in The Pioneer February 10, 2006 with reference to what he calls misinformation.
We want the readers to know that after the mayor
and some members of his administration stated that
all they required was registration and not permitting
of our signs, Ron and I created a Sign Registration
Form (only because the district did not have one)
and we submitted it to the district which Christopher
Prosser marked “Registration Received and Filed” on
November 4, 2005.
A copy of this Registration Form will be posted in
the side window of the Toby Theatre for anyone who
wishes to see exactly what the district accepted with
a cheque for $45 for the registration fee. The word
“permit” is not printed anywhere. We will also post
the letter from the district dated November 7, 2005
that states that the letter is a confirmation that our
Signage Registration has met all conditions and the
file is closed.
The mayor states that the district did not try to
close down the Toby Theatre. The truth from our perspective is that they tried to enforce a bylaw which
obviously did not give any thought to signs or buildings of historical significance to this community, and
would have given them the power to control us if they
chose to.
On October 7, 2005 we received a letter from the
district stating that they “expected to receive a completed sign permit application including photos and
dimensions within 10 working days.” In that same
letter it also stated that signage that was “un-permitted, hence would be illegal and subject to fines.” We
believed that $100 a day could be the fine for noncompliance with the sign bylaw and we did not have
the revenue to pay such a fine.
With the threat of such a fine, we felt forced to
close. Why else would they write “subject to fines” in
a letter unless they intended to follow through? Is the
mayor suggesting that the district was bluffing?
With regard to the temporary closure of the theatre, we closed for six weeks in November 2002 because the theatre needed repainting and we did all the
work ourselves. In November 2003 we closed because
Elizabeth was recovering from cancer surgery, and we
closed again in November 2004 because Ron had surgery which did not allow him to lift anything heavy
for six weeks. I’m sure both of our doctors would confirm that we really were ill.
We had intended to close for two weeks to do
some repair work in November 2005, but only two
weeks, not two months. Any regular patron of the
Toby Theatre can attest to how few days we have been
closed over the past 35 years.
It is our sincere hope that this letter contains all
the information necessary to close this matter once
and for all.
Elizabeth and Ron Peters
Invermere
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VALLEY NEWS
Windermere Valley Snowmobile Society
Family Day BBQ
Forster Creek Cabin
Saturday, Feb. 18th
11 am - 3 pm
Beetles winning, says expert
Come out and buy a hot dog, smokie or pop
Trail maps available at Invermere or
Radium Chamber of Commerce
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Pioneer Staff
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within eight years.
That was the depressing message delivered to the
Regional District of East Kootenay’s board of directors
at last week’s meeting in Cranbrook by Peter Affleck,
vice-president of forestry with the Council of Forest
Industries.
The pine beetle is spreading so fast that the forestry companies can’t keep up with it, he said.
“We would have to double the allowable cut in the
province just to keep up with harvesting the affected
timber,” he said.
Beetle-infested timber can be harvested within a
time limit ranging from three years to ten years. Unfortunately some of the timber will be lost because the
forestry companies can’t get to it before the “shelf life”
expires.
The pine beetle burrows under the bark of the tree
and eventually kills the tree. The Mountain Pine Beetle
infests only pine, which leaves the East Kootenays in
a somewhat better position because of our mixed forest. However, large portions of the province, such as
the area around Prince George, are almost exclusively
covered with pine trees.
He said the situation arose because of two factors:
the age of the forest, and global warming.
“By controlling forest fires we have created an old
forest which is most susceptible to the beetle.”
Mr. Affleck also pointed out that the beetle was
once controlled by extremely cold temperatures, but
that is no longer the case.
“We need temperatures of minus 35 to 40,” he
said. “The beetle population is now so large across the
province that it’s unlikely there would ever be a cold
snap widespread enough to kill them all.”
Mr. Affleck explained to the board of directors
that governments across the province must now deal
with the social and economic consequences of a reduced harvest, which could result in job losses.
The province has made $30 million available to
communities who get together come up with a strategic plan to help them recover from the anticipated
downturn. Mr. Affleck told the board to consider applying for some of the available funds.
He also issued a warning about the spread of the
beetle to the eastern edge of the province. “If it gets
into Alberta there will be serious consequences,” he
said.
Smart Growth seminar planned
By Pioneer Staff
A Smart Growth seminar planned for Invermere
is going ahead at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23rd at the
Lions Hall near the crossroads.
The community-wide, public information
meeting was cancelled earlier after bad weather
forced the guest speaker to stay in Vancouver.
Rick Hoar, facilitator for the event, is urging
everyone to attned this free session, open to the
public. The event is being jointly sponsored by the
Lions and the Kinsmen to provide an open forum
for learning about development issues.
Tom Lancaster, representing Smart Growth
BC, will be the guest speaker. His presentation will
focus on community conflicts regarding the pace of
development; the efficient use of water and waste
water treatment in the community; affordable
housing; and transportation issues.
Smart Growth BC is a provincial non-governmental organization devoted to responsible land
use and development. After his talk, there will be a
coffee break and questions.
Mr. Hoar said one of the items that might come
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Pioneer Briefs
Banner idea
Invermere councillor Ray Brydon
has come up with an idea that would
“dress up” the town throughout the dull
months of winter.
He said once the beautiful Christmas decorations are taken down, the
town looks a little drab. He suggested
various community organizations could
come up with some professional-looking banners to promote events such as
Wings Over the Rockies, Dragon Boats,
Valley Appreciation Day and others.
Stove donated
A valley resident has donated an expensive stove to the district for use at
the Invermere Community Hall.
Identified only as Mrs. Gobert, the
resident replaced her stove and decided
the community hall might be able to use
the old one. In accepting the donation,
Mayor Mark Shmigelsky said: “A great
number of part-time residents either believe they live in Invermere or feel like
they are part of Invermere.”
Bonspiel winners
Results of the Invermere Ladies
Curling Club Bonspiel on Feb. 4-5:
• A Event, sponsored by Warwick
Interiors - Gail Andries from Calgary
• B Event, sponsored by Home
Hardware - Sue Nikirk from Invermere
• C Event, sponsored by Lambert
Insurance - Sharon Proctor - Calgary
• D Event, sponsored by Canfor,
Radium - Arthena Fleming
Out & About
The Pioneer is pleased to offer this free weekly
feature for coming events around the valley.
Please call 341-6299 or Email upioneer@telus.net
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• Feb. 17, 18: King Kong
• Feb. 22-23-24-25: Fun with Dick and Jane
February 17
• 7 pm: Panorama. Halfpipe/Rail Jam - Session the
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area. Free with lift ticket, $15 for night skiing ticket.
• 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45 shuttles for Sleigh Ride and
Chili Cookout at Panorama. Shuttle pick-up from Ski
Tip Lodge, sleigh ride departs from Nordic Centre,
$29/person or $99/family.
• 7 pm: Panorama. Guided Snowshoe Tour - guided
tour of Trapper’s Ridge. Explore the night wilderness
while searching for animal tracks. Snowshoes and
headlamps provided. Departs from Ski Tip Lodge.
Ages: 5 and up. $25/adult; $20/teen/senior.
February 18
• 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45 pm, shuttles for Sleigh Ride
and Chili Cookout at Panorama. Shuttle pick-up
from Ski Tip Lodge, sleigh ride departs from Nordic
Centre, $29/person or $99/family.
• 7 - 11 pm: Panorama. Much Music Video Dance
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dance party hosted by the crew from Much Music
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• 7 pm. Annual Family Day Weekend halfpipe competition. Open to skiers and boarders. Registration:
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• 8 - 11 pm. Doors open between 8-9 only. Panorama. 18 Below at the Glacier - the scene for teens at
Panorama. Live DJ, free pool, and all the pop you
can drink! Glacier Night Club. Ages: 13-18., $2
cover charge.
• Annual Congregational Meeting, Windermere Valley Shared Ministry. To start after the worship service. Members asked to bring a sack lunch; dessert
and coffee provided.
February 21
• 7 pm: Town Hall Meeting, Windermere Hall.
February 23
• 6:30-9:30 pm: Understanding Adolescent Substance
Use: A Workshop for Parents. DTSS Theatre. Free
event, open to all parents. For info call Carmen
Thompson at 342-9213, ext. 112.
• 7 pm: Smart Growth Seminar, sponsored by Lions
and Kinsmen Clubs at the Lions Hall.
February 24
• 2:30-5:30 pm: J.A. Laird Parent Advisory
Committee Annual Spring Carnival. Games, food
and fun for the whole family. Laird Gymnasium.
February 28
• Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard in concert. Tickets on
sale at Pynelogs, Dave’s and Stober’s.
• 10am-2pm: Flea Market at the Legion. Lunch at
11:30 pm, $4.00. To book a table, call 342-6559.
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• 7pm: Cinefest movie: Everything is Illuminated,
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• 5:45-6:45 pm Sundays, public skating for all ages.
• 7 pm Wednesdays, Archery, Invermere Hall.
• 11 am-noon Fridays, adult skating at the arena.
• Noon-1 pm Fridays, parent/tot skating at the arena.
• Climbing Wall, J.A. Laird School gym. 3-6 pm
Fridays; 5-8 pm Saturdays and Sundays; $5 drop-in fee.
Call 342-6232 for info.
• 7 pm: Bingo at the Invermere Seniors’ Centre, 130914th Street, every 2nd and 4th Thursday.
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February 25
•5:30 pm Cocktails, 6:30 pm Dinner: Wildlife
Banquet, Windermere District Rod and Gun Club,
Invermere Community Hall.
February 27
• 7 pm: Town Hall Meeting, Fairmont Resort.
2 km east of Highway 93/95 on the
Windermere Loop Road, Windermere, BC
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daughter of Wes and Janice Reinheller of Medicine Hat, AB.
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Dave and Doris
Penner, owners of Quiniscoe Homes, enjoyed the
grand opening of their
downtown project called
Parkside Place last week.
The multi-family and
commercial complex on Invermere’s main street is the
first “EnviroHome” project
in Western Canada. To
achieve this status, the project had to meet some very
demanding environmental
standards ranging from
insulation to light fixtures.
Dignitaries present at the
opening included David
Wassmansdorf, president
of the Canadian Home
Builders’
Association,
MLA Norm Macdonald
on behalf of the province,
and Chief Administrative
Office Chris Prosser representing the District of
Invermere.
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THE COLUMBIA VALLEY PIONEER PRESENTS A SPECIAL SECTION ON HEALTH AND FITNESS
Testimonial to Valley Fitness Centre
By Eloise Berry
Windermere
We belong to such an enriched
community with arts, outdoor pursuits,
hockey, figure skating, curling, quilting
and a host of other activities to keep the
mind and body in health and vigour.
The Valley Fitness Centre is one
of those places that Invermere and district is very fortunate to have, due to
the folks who took on the job initially
back in 1987 to maintain a fitness centre by forming a society with a volunteer
board.
Since then, an ongoing group of
volunteers have given their time and
ideas to keep it going. Largely self-financed by yearly memberships, dropins, and a small amount of government
funding (six percent), the centre appeals
to a wide range of clientele and offers a
broad range of classes and equipment.
How does it make a difference?
Any physician will tell you that exercise will improve your heart strength,
increase your lung capacity, strengthen
your bones, improve your muscle mass,
give you a feeling of well-being and increased energy. Some physicians even
write out a prescription for attending
fitness classes.
If you were to ask any of the 27
women who attend the stretch and
strength programs three times a week,
why they have been doing this for 10
or more years, they will tell you that it
keeps them in the peak of health. They
also enjoy the social aspect of getting together for coffee after classes.
The beauty of exercise is that it can
be started at any age – even 80 or 90!
One can let one’s body go for decades
and after three weeks of gradual exercise
on a daily basis, they will start to feel
improvements. Of course, life-long exercise means better health, both physically and mentally.
Roslyn Pruitt, the centre’s director,
has implemented many new programs
including weight room orientation for
men and women; Oprah’s Boot Camp;
pilates; basic training and athletic conditioning; individual and group personal
training. The long-existing programs of
aerobics for the young, and the young
of heart, continue to be very popular.
The Valley Fitness Centre is located
behind the Invermere Inn and welcomes
everyone to drop in and chat with one
of the staff to see what program would
work for you. The Centre is very inclusive, which is evident in the success story that it has become. Call 342-2131.
Web site: shapeupinvermere.com.
Eloise Berry, 66, is president of the
local Canadian Cancer Society and has
been a member of the Valley Fitness
Centre for nine years.
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Mother of four children, Rebecca Enns of
Invermere, keeps fit by
playing hockey with her
kids. Rebecca also finds the
time in her busy schedule
to play women’s hockey at
the arena. The Canadian
Heart and Stroke Foundation says women should aim
for 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the
week. You don’t even have
to do it all at once. Studies
show ten minutes of moderate activity three times a
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February 17, 2006
Take these steps
to a healthy heart
While many
may think that
heart disease affects mostly men,
the opposite is
true. Contrary
to popular belief,
heart disease is
the number one
cause of death
for women in
Canada.
“We often
think that more
men suffer from
heart disease than women, but sadly, in
B.C., one in 12 women will die from
heart disease,” reports Dr. Paul Hasselback, Senior Medical Health Officer
for Interior Health. “And while there
are some hereditary factors we cannot
change, choosing a healthy lifestyle can
mean the difference between life and
death or disability.”
According to recent research, less
than half (46 percent) of women are
aware that heart disease is the leading
cause of death in women. And only 38
percent of women have discussed heart
health with their physician.
For one Kamloops businesswoman,
having a heart attack was the last thing
on her agenda. Last April, 46-year old
Colleen McClean suffered a heart attack
as she was getting ready for bed.
“Pain shot up my arm, across my
chest and up my neck,” recounts Colleen. “I thought this was strange and
that it would pass. When it didn’t, I
turned to my husband and said ‘I think
I’m having a heart attack’. At first, he
looked at me in disbelief and then immediately realized this was serious.”
Colleen was rushed to the hospital
where it was confirmed that she was
having a heart attack and received emergency treatment. “I think I’m lucky. I
recognized the signs - as unexpected as
they were,” she says.
Colleen has since returned to her
management position at the City of Kamloops and her other pasttimes as well,
such as ceramics and fitness.
“Colleen’s story reinforces how important it is to know the signs of heart
attack and stroke, especially since men
and women may
have
different
symptoms,” added Dr. Hasselback. “Knowing
what to look for
and taking action
saves lives.”
A
healthy
lifestyle, including regular physical activity and
good nutrition,
helps
prevent
chronic disease
and improve the quality of life. Interior
Health offers these simple tips to help
you recognize the signs and steps to a
healthy heart.
• Know your numbers. Talk to
your physician or health care provider
and know what is right for your blood
pressure, cholesterol, and sugar levels.
• Don’t smoke, or if you do, quit.
Female smokers are two to six times
more likely to suffer a heart attack. For
help, visit www.quitnow.ca or call 1877-455-2233.
• Get moving. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity on
most days of the week. Ten minutes for
three times a day or 30 minutes all at
once is equally good.
• Eat right. Watch your weight
and choose a diet low in saturated fat,
trans fat and cholesterol and moderate
in total fat. For info, call Dial-a-Dietitian at 1-800-667-3438.
• Know the signs and seek help
without delay. They can be more vague
for women than for men:
Men: Chest pain or pressure or discomfort; pain in arm, neck, jaw or back;
sweating, nausea
Women: Vague or crushing chest
pain that can spread to arm, neck, jaw
and shoulders; nausea, vomiting, or indigestion; extreme onset of weakness,
shortness of breath, sweating; feelings
of anxiety, denial or fear.
If you have a heart problem, get
more information on our Chronic Disease Health Improvement Networks at
www.interiorhealth.ca.
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yours healthy!
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Boot camp helps women
By Dorothy Isted
Special to The
Pioneer
More women
die from hip fractures than breast
cancer. And hip
fractures
only
happen when osteoporosis exists in the
body. Weight training is to osteoporosis
what aerobic training is to heart disease,
which is why both are emphasized as
part of Oprah’s Boot Camp.
Accountant Michelle Evans has
spent her life hating sports and exercise,
and detesting early risings. And yet, she
goes to the Valley Fitness Center at 6:30
in the morning as it is the “only time”
she can fit it in. Her motivation? Feeling and looking better.
Half-way through the six-week
Oprah’s Boot Camp program being run
by the centre, Michelle said that turning 40 really hit her. But she laughingly
explained that she spent two years contemplating the matter before acting on
it. She said: “If you follow the rules, you
have no choice but to feel and look better.”
The current Boot Camp is the fourth
being run by the Valley Fitness Center.
Manager Roslyn Pruitt had the idea but
says it was Jeanette Riches who did an
enormous amount of work implementing and running much of it.
Aside from personal assessments,
diet and fitness counselling, course fees
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The regime requires that people stay
away from “white stuff” in their food
choices. After reading labels it can be
dismaying to realize that there is sugar
and/or flour in almost everything. In
addition to cutting out these bad carb
sources, Boot Campers find themselves
eating way more fruits and vegetables
than normally ingested, restricting fats,
cutting out alcohol, drinking lots of
water and avoiding caffeine. Here there
is some leeway: just no more than two
cups of coffee or tea per day.
It is debatable which is harder:
overhauling eating patterns or implementing more exercise into busy lives.
For six out of seven days, Boot Campers exercise hard, incorporating two sessions in two of those days.
The seventh day is reserved for
rest, as the body requires this in order
to repair muscle damage. Speech language pathologist Karen Smith had
heard about the program and “thought
it might be too tricky for me.” But coworker Michele Evans invited her to
give it a try.
When asked what she particularly
likes, Karen said: “I love being part of a
group. I like having to go in and be accountable to Roslyn and Jeanette. And
no eating after 7:30 – that definitely
works for me.”
Registered nurse Wendy Badley, age
54, has always been physically active.
She enjoys kayaking and hiking, just
last summer completing the 77-kilometer West Coast Trail. She decided to
give the boot camp a try in order to lose
weight and be healthier, encouraged in
part by her 23-year-old daughter-in-law
who did it last summer.
She finds the program a bit tiring,
but makes herself do it. Referring to
the staff who run the program, she said:
“They offer a lot of support and encouragement but the onus is on me. The
more you put in the more you get out.”
About 50 percent of women who
complete the program keep coming
back to work out at the center.
To date, no men have joined, but
Roslyn figures they are benefiting anyway - since the women are going home
and implementing healthier lifestyle
choices.
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Massage: no better
way to relax
By Sandra Kelly
Special to The Pioneer
Ah, massage. Is there
a better way to relax?
In the days before
“stress” was a buzzword,
massage was viewed
mostly as a medical practice - an occupational
necessity for professional
athletes, and a recuperative therapy for accident victims. Today we know it as a terrific way to relieve tension, soothe tired and aching muscles, and rejuvenate
the soul.
Therapeutic massage is the ancient art and science
of healing the human body, mentally, physically and
emotionally. Massage, which comes from the Arabic
word meaning “stroke,” dates back 3,000 years, to
China. The ancient Egyptians practised it as medicine. Sigmund Freud used it as a therapy for treating
hysteria.
Mosby’s Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage
defines it as “the scientific art and system of the assessment of, and the manual application to, the superficial
soft tissue of skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments,
and the structures that lie within the superficial tissue,
by using hand, foot, knee, arm, elbow and forearm to
apply touch, stroking, friction, vibration, percussion
and kneading.”
The basic types of massage are Kinetic Swedish
Massage, in which muscles are treated from one end
to the other, in segments, to achieve muscle relaxation;
Shiatsu Massage, where pressure points are identified;
Masso-kinesitherapy, in which the therapist’s goal is to
find the possible causes of pain; Sport Massage, which
focuses on injury prevention; and, Myofascial Release,
which eliminates pain, restores motion and enhances
relaxation.
But massage therapy has evolved, and the range
of therapeutic techniques employed by today’s practitioners is actually much wider than that. Most health
spas offer their own signature versions of the therapy:
Vichy Shower Massage, Basalt Stone Massage, Four
Hands Massage, Kodo Body Massage - the choices are
endless.
Given those choices, how do you know what type
of massage is right for you?
“Your therapist will tell you,” says Monica Petrowitsch, owner of Pamper Yourself Spa. “Before we take
on a new client, we look at that person’s medical history. We talk about lifestyle. We even test our clients
to see what scents they respond to best. To a degree,
the body itself makes the choice.”
Massage involves the use of essential oils, of course.
Pamper Yourself Spa
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Fire, which soothes sore
muscles and boosts the
immune system; Wind,
which alleviates conditions such as tennis elbow; and Earth, which
reduces normal stress and
promotes relaxation. Two
new oils, Violet Clay and
Chocolate, help, respectively, to reduce inflammation
and stimulate the lymphatic system.
Caralee Cook at Sunsations Day Spa says that improved blood circulation is an important physical benefit of massage. “It promotes a better flow of oxygen
to the body’s cells. It speeds up osmosis, the process of
cellular reproduction within the body. That has longterm health benefits.”
Deanna Empey, whose company is called Azure,
practises CranioSacral Therapy, a gentle hands-on
method that bolsters the body’s resistance to disease. It
also alleviates the pain of migraine headache, chronic
back pain and other ailments. “It’s a releasing type of
therapy that involves a light touch,” says Deanna.
SolSpa, at Panorama, also offers CranioSacral
Therapy, and a variety of other treatments, says owner
Donna Lynne Leslie. Because SolSpa is situated “on
the hill,” it sees both regular clients and tourists, some
injured and some just hurting. Donna is both a licensed therapist and a herbalist. “Therapeutic massage
has mental, physical, and emotional benefits for everyone,” she says. “Spiritually, it helps people to connect
with themselves.”
Jim McElroy co-manages Pleiades Massage and
Spa in Radium Hot Springs with his wife, Carol Gordon. He says the power of massage to heal emotionally lies in its ability to reprogram the central nervous
system to respond more favorably to human touch.
“The nervous system develops a holding pattern, in
which it responds in fixed and often negative ways to
touch. Massage frees us from that pattern and allows
us to calm down. Many clients come to us solely to
experience that.”
Swedish, Shiatsu, Craniosacral - for the uninitiated, the distinctions can be confusing. Practitioners
agree that they are important, though, because each
type of massage is designed to achieve a specific result.
The bottom line is that massage is about more
than fixing problems, says Deanna Empey.
“It’s about being in touch with your own body
and knowing what it needs. It’s about self-awareness
and self-knowledge.”
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LIVING
Non-profit Valley Fitness Centre
keeps valley residents healthy
By Adrian Bergles
Pioneer Staff
Roslyn Pruitt’s reward as manager
of the Valley Fitness Centre is watching
people improve their lives.
“I’ve seen people who have come in
and lost 60 or 80 pounds and turned
their lives around,” says Roslyn, who is
54 years old but looks at least ten years
younger.
“It’s very gratifying.”
A registered non-profit society, the
Valley Fitness Centre is unusual among
gyms in the province, most of which are
private businesses.
“It’s a pretty unique situation,” says
Roslyn, who has lived in the valley for
the past seven years and managed the
fitness centre for the past four. The sinThe average age of users is rising,
gle mother has two daughters - Rebecca, said Roslyn. “We’re all exercising madly
27, and Lindy, 17.
because we don’t want to get old.”
The whirring of stationary bikes and
Because the population is aging, the
the clanking of weights have followed fitness centre has tailored programs to
Roslyn throughout her life’s work. She’s meet their needs.
been in the fitness industry since 1983
“The health benefits of exercise for
and operated priseniors is huge,”
vate gyms of her “You have to remember - said Roslyn.
own in Victoria
The
fitness
and Gibsons on there is no quick solution centre also offers a
the west coast.
social outlet for its
to weight loss.”
A non-profit
older users.
organization, the Valley Fitness Centre
“Seniors come to class and then aftries to appeal to all ages, said Roslyn.
terwards they go out for coffee.”
“We try to accommodate as many
The well-used fitness centre serves
age groups as we can. Our motto is about 430 members from Invermere,
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And in mid-January the another
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“You have to remember there is no
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February 17, 2006
Don’t make me laugh!
Do you lose urine when you laugh, cough, sneeze,
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times a day? Do you leak urine when you hear water
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Sleep like a baby
The following ten tips from the National Sleep
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These tips are intended for “typical” adults, but not
necessarily for children or persons experiencing medical problems.
Finally, if you have trouble falling asleep, maintaining sleep, awaken earlier than you wish, feel unrefreshed after sleep or suffer from excessive sleepiness during the day or when you wish to be alert, you
should also consult your physician.
1. Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule including weekends.
Our sleep-wake cycle is regulated by a “circadian
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both sleep time and wake time. A regular waking time
in the morning strengthens the circadian function and
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such as soaking in a hot bath or hot tub and then
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family problem-solving. It may be helpful to learn relaxation therapy from a trained professional. Finally,
avoid exposure to bright light before bedtime.
3. Create a sleep-conducive environment that is
dark, quiet, comfortable and cool.
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conditions you need for sleep – cool, quiet, dark,
comfortable and free of interruptions. Consider using
blackout curtains, eye shades, ear plugs, “white noise,”
humidifiers, fans and other devices.
4. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows.
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have exceeded its life expectancy – about 9 or 10 years
for most good quality mattresses.
5. Use your bedroom only for sleep and sex.
It is best to take work materials, computers and
televisions out of the sleeping environment. If looking at a bedroom clock makes you anxious, move the
clock out of sight.
6. Finish eating at least two or three hours before your regular bedtime.
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foods may cause heartburn. Try to restrict fluids close
to bedtime to prevent nighttime awakenings, though
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7. Exercise regularly. It is best to complete your
workout at least a few hours before bedtime.
In general, exercising regularly makes it easier to
fall asleep and contributes to sounder sleep. However,
exercising sporadically or right before going to bed
will make falling asleep more difficult.
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February 17, 2006
Eat well to live well: some food facts
Q. Which is better - butter or margarine?
A. Both butter and margarine are 100 percent fat
and contain the same number of calories. Butter is
an animal product, therefore it contains cholesterol,
whereas margarine does not contain cholesterol. You
have to be careful though because many margarines
undergo the process of hydrogenation which creates
undesirable fats known as trans fats. If you are going
to choose a margarine choose one that is non-hydrogenated. Whether you choose to use butter or margarine, make sure to watch your portion size.
Q. How much coffee can I drink in a day?
A. Try to limit your caffeine to 450 mg or less
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health problems such as high blood pressure, cancer,
heartburn and bone problems.
Q. How many eggs a week can I eat?
A. Regardless of whether you have a high cholesterol level or not, most people can have three or four
eggs a week without a negative impact on blood cholesterol levels. It is more important to watch your total
fat intake, as this has more of an effect on cholesterol
levels than just the cholesterol you eat in your diet
does. Be aware of how your egg is prepared because a
fried egg has more fat than a boiled egg. Also, think
about what other high fat items are being served with
your egg, such as bacon, sausage or hash browns.
Q. Is there a major nutritional difference between frozen and canned fruits and vegetables?
A. Any way you can get fruits and veggies into
your diet is good! Fresh fruits and vegetables generally
have the highest nutritional value, followed by frozen
and then canned. Frozen vegetables may sometimes
be better than fresh ones during certain seasons if the
fresh ones have had to travel a long way. If you are
buying canned fruits and vegetables look for ones that
have less sugar and salt.
Q. Are there any changes I can make to my diet
to reduce my heartburn?
A. Here are a few tips for you to try:
• Minimize high fat foods and spicy foods.
• Eat slowly
• Avoid lying down for at least 1 hour after eating.
• Drink liquids between instead of with meals.
Q. I am lactose intolerant. How can I make sure
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Q. What is the recommended amount of protein, fat and carbohydrate to eat in a day?
A. Generally speaking it is suggested to consume
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Q. At what age should I start introducing solid
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1 1/4 cup homemade beef broth or low-sodium beef broth
3 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 cup flour
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February 17, 2006
MP given new position
Jim Abbott, Member of Parliament for Kootenay
Columbia, has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
“A smaller cabinet will result in these parliamentary secretaries taking on larger, more important
roles,” said Prime Minister Stephen Harper when he
announced the appointment. “They will be a key link
between Ministers and parliamentarians and will help
ensure our relations with all Members of Parliament
are effective and productive.”
Having previously served as Critic for Canadian
Heritage, Mr. Abbott brings a significant background
of knowledge to this portfolio.
“The Department of Canadian Heritage is an enormous portfolio, including responsibilities for broadcasting, copyright, cultural policies, and strengthening
Canadians’ connections to each other,” he said in a
press release. “The department has a budget of $4 billion in 2005-2006 and over 16,000 employees. I look
forward to the exciting challenges ahead.”
Report from our MLA
By Norm Macdonald,
MLA
Columbia River-Revelstoke
The Legislature returned to session on February 14th. January has
been an important time
to get organized and to
prepare for the session
ahead. I have been travelling extensively in the
riding and also travelled
with the NDP caucus
through rural areas such as around
Prince George.
One of my priorities is to work
closely with local governments so I have
made time to meet with area directors,
councillors and mayors when I visit the
Columbia Valley.
Each community has individual issues. These are a few of the issues that I
am working on for your area:
• Health - I have released a health
services report on issues raised by constituents that we have dealt with at the
constituency offices. The expectation is
that the Ministry of Health will address
the issues raised.
• Jumbo - I continue to receive a
great deal of correspondence on this issue. The reaction from people living in
the riding is in the majority against the
development. The views of local people
should be respected in the decisionmaking process. We live in the area and
we will live with the implications of this
project.
• Columbia Lake Provincial Park Any change to the park boundary will
need to come to the Legislature for approval. I have written two letters opposing changes to the park boundary, and I
have received overwhelming correspon-
dence opposing changes
to Columbia Lake Provincial Park.
• Graduated PST
Zone - I will continue to
work for a graduated PST
zone along the border
area and fight attempts
by the government to
use punitive and invasive
measures to punish those
who shop in Alberta.
• Increased policing costs - Communities
with a population under
5000 face changes to the current system
of paying for policing by 2007. This
could have a significant impact on communities like Invermere, Radium and
Canal Flats. We are building a coalition of communities to again reject this
change.
• Columbia River Wetlands - I
have sent letters sent to the federal
government asking for progress on the
10-horsepower issue. I have talked to
Member of Parliament Jim Abbott and
he intends to work on this issue as well.
• Office of the Fire Commissioner Fire Chiefs have been very clear that the
reorganization of the Office of the Fire
Commissioner has been poorly thought
through and needs to be reconsidered.
I am continuing to push this message
with the Minister.
When the Legislature is in session,
I am often in Victoria or traveling back
and forth. The session lasts until the
middle of May.
During this time, it is harder for
me to meet in person with constituents,
but I want to encourage you to make
contact with me through my constituency office. I look forward to hearing
from you at 1-866-870 - 4188 or norm.
macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca.
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BYLAW AMENDMENTS – CANAL FLATS
The Council of the Village of Canal Flats is considering an application by Lance Elliot to amend the Canal Flats Official Settlement Plan and Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaws. If approved, the amendments will change the land use designation and rezone the property. The subject property is Lot 12,
District Lot 110, Kootenay District, Plan 1738 located at 8966 Shaughnessy Street in Canal Flats.
Bylaw No. 55 cited as “Village of Canal Flats – Canal Flats Official Settlement Plan Bylaw, 1981
– Amendment Bylaw No. 55, 2006 (Elliot)” will change the land use designation of the property from
R1(MH) Single Family (Mobile Home) and R – Future Residential to R1 Single Family Residential.
Bylaw No. 56 cited as “Village of Canal Flats Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992
– Amendment Bylaw No. 56, 2006 (Elliot)” will rezone the property from R1(MH) – Single Family
Residential (Mobile Home) and SH-1 Small Holding Residential to R-1 Single Family Residential.
The public hearing will be held at:
Canal Flats Civic Centre
8909 Dunn Street
Canal Flats, BC
Tuesday, February 21st, 2006 at 6:00 pm
If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may, prior to the
hearing:
• inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the Village Office in Canal Flats from 8:30 am to
4:30 pm Tuesday through Thursday;
• mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or
• present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.
SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING
All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information contact
the Village of Canal Flats office.
Bruce Woodbury
Administrator
January 24, 2006
February 17, 2006
CHILL CHASER
The Old Zone
By Harold Hazelaar
Invermere
Here’s another installment in my
history of hockey, from 1961 to 1977:
1961:
• Wayne Gretzky, known world-wide
as “The Great One” is born January 26,
1961 in Brantford, Ontario.
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Montreal, with 21 players selected.
1965:
• Ulf Sterner plays four games with the
New York Rangers, becoming the first
Swedish-born player in the NHL.
1966:
• Bobby Orr plays his first NHL game
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1967:
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1970:
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1972:
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play, outbidding NHL teams for several star players. Bobby Hull becomes
hockey’s first million-dollar man when
he leaves the Chicago Black Hawks and
signs a 10-year, $2.75-million contract
with the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets.
• The Summit Series pits the best Canadian professionals against the best
from the Soviet Union for the first time.
Canada wins the last three games to finish with four wins, three losses and a tie,
clinching the series on a dramatic goal
by Paul Henderson.
1974:
• The USSR wins the first World Junior
Hockey Championship.
• A second Canada-Soviet exhibition series features Canadians from the WHA
against Soviet nationals.
1975:
• Soviet club teams play in North America for the first time when Central Red
Army and Soviet Wings play a series of
exhibition games against NHL teams.
1976:
• Canada defeats Czechoslovakia in the
final to win the first Canada Cup.
1976-77:
• The Columbia Valley Old-Timers
Hockey Association is born.
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February 17, 2006
Wade pays his dues
By Adrian Bergles
Pioneer Staff
National
Hockey
League goaltender Wade
Dubielewicz never forgets a debt.
Born and raised in
Invermere, Wade started
playing hockey in his
back yard growing up on
13th Avenue.
Across the street lived
another goalie, Brent Raven, son of David and
Florence Raven. In those
days Brent tended goal
for the Columbia Valley
Rockies.
When coloured pads
became available in the
late 1980s, replacing the
Brent Raven wearing pads from Wade Dubielwicz.
brown pads that were
common at the time,
“It just shows what kind of a guy he
Brent decided he had to have them. He
is,”
said Brent, who was thrilled. “My
kicked and screamed until finally his
parents gave in and bought the shiny game has improved tremendously.”
Wade was called up to play for the
new pads for their son.
Brent was thrilled. The only prob- New York Islanders last new year’s eve.
lem was when he finally got the coveted He spent all of January with the NHL
pads, he didn’t like them. They were un- team before being sent back to the micomfortable and he couldn’t play well nors on February 7th.
During his five-plus weeks with the
in them. Eventually he abandoned the
Islanders Wade played quite well. He
pads and went back to his old set.
Brent knew that young Wade was won two games and lost three in seven
an aspiring goaltender, so he gave the total games played during his call-up.
This season in the NHL he has a .897
pads to Wade.
“Those things got used,” said Wade, save percentage and a 2.90 goals against
who was about seven years old when average.
“I do want to play in the NHL and
Brent gave him the pads.
make
a good living at it,” said Wade.
Wade, who recently celebrated his
27th birthday, went on to use those “The biggest challenge is getting an oppads religiously as he advanced as a mi- portunity.”
Wade says one of the most memoranor hockey player.
“It’s kind of funny when you look ble moments of his month in the NHL
back,” Wade told The Pioneer in a tele- was a overtime shootout the Islanders
played against the Pittsburgh Penguins
phone call from New York.
“It could have made the difference and super rookie Sidney Crosby.
Before Crosby lined up to take his
in my ability to play goal.”
penalty
shot, Wade was determined to
This past Christmas Wade’s mom
Phyllis, his dad Roger, and his brother stop him. “I thought: ‘Do I want to be
Kirk were out to visit Wade in Con- the highlight of the night?’” said Wade.
necticut, where Wade was playing in “I knew if Crosby scored I would be on
the minors with the Bridgeport Tigers televisions across North America.”
Wade stopped the shot and the Isof the American Hockey League.
Kirk, now an assistant coach with landers went on to win the shootout
the Rockies, mentioned to Wade that and the game.
“When you’re playing at this level,
his old neighbour Brent was in need
everyone’s
watching,” said Wade.
of some new pads. “I had a few pairs
“I played seven games and I learned
sitting in the basement, so I gave him
something
every time.”
one,” said Wade.
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Phone: 341-6299
Toll Free: 1-877-341-6299
Fax: 341-6229
Email: upioneer@telus.net
All classified ads must be
prepaid by cash or cheque
unless client has an existing
account.
NOTICES
MISC. FOR SALE
Wildsight (East Kootenay Environmental Society) A.G.M.
Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at DTSS,
7:30pm
$16,000. Call Dave, 342-8819.
Custom cut rough lumber, dry fir
beams, fence boards, etc. Firewood - fir, birch or pine - split or
unsplit. Top quality hay, grass/
alfalfa mix, round or square
bales. 346-3247.
FLEA MARKET
Feb. 28th, 10am-2pm, Legion,
lunch at 11:30am ($4.00). To
book a table or for more info
call Sylvia, 342-6559. Hosted
by the Legion Ladies Auxilary
and Legion Branch 71.
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Rocky Mountain Buffalo now
available at Grant’s Foods on 8th
Ave
Invermere. 342-7308.
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Grandma needs a quieter horse.
15.3 Appendix mare, 9 years old.
Needs experienced rider. 342-0814.
VEHICLES FOR SALE
1999 Olds Alero. V6, 4dr, power,
cruise. $4500 347-6942.
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1993 Chrysler Concord, 3.3L,
auto, full service records, very
good condition. Customer child
seat in rear. 164,000km, $3400,
OBO. 342-6780
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1997 Chrysler Concord - nice,
clean car, best offer. 342-0878
or 341-1232.
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1986 Dodge V6 1/2ton. New
tires, overload springs, battery.
122,000km, $2300 OBO 3423426.
$16,000. Call Dave, 342-8819.
SERVICES
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES - Bookkeeping services, payroll, financial statements, GST/PST reporting. Blue Ox Business Services,
341-5421.
GUITAR LESSONS - First lesson free. Invermere-based. Ten
years of teaching experience.
All styles. Call Chris at 403-3974108.
$16,000. Call Dave, 342-8819.
CHEERS
CHEERS to the Pee Wee Boys
Minor Hockey Team (and parents) for the wonderful spaghetti supper. Great food and
great service. What a treat!
February 17, 2006
P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS
OBITUARIES
Phyllis Ivy Dean
1908-2006
Phyllis was born in Winnipeg,
Manitoba in 1908. Her family
moved to Victoria when she
was 5. Phyllis would love to
ride her bike to the beach and
swim in the icy water. She
developed a lifelong love for
the highest snowy mountain
peaks, and everything about
the outdoors. She will be remembered by many people
for her rain or shine walks
down their street. Phyllis
spent her twenties in Vancouver, and enjoyed the company
of many friends. She met
Percy Dean in 1930, and they
married in 1936, starting a
family in 1942. They moved
from Vancouver to Calgary in
1948, and on to Windermere,
BC in 1954, where the family ran Dean’s Cabins for 10
years. Phyllis always said they
would return to Victoria, until
they found the Windermere
Valley. She made many lifelong friends there, and also
from the surrounding communities of Kimberley, Banff,
and especially Calgary. Phyllis
is survived by her daughter
and son-in-law Pat & Craig
Lien of Windermere, BC, her
daughter-in-law and son Denise & Paul Dean, her grandson Jake Dean of Calgary, and
her sister Dorothy Guthro of
Vancouver, BC. Her spirit of
giving and selflessness will
be lovingly remembered by
all she touched. Phyllis was so
gracious, an Angel here for 98
years, and we’re sure she will
continue to be.
Daniel Glen Campbell
Daniel Glen Campbell, age 52, died suddenly February 8th in
Victoria, B.C.
Dan Campbell was born October 31, 1953 in Ilwaco, Washington
and spent his early childhood on the coast of Washington where
he developed his lifelong passion for fishing. In 1959 his family
moved to Cranbrook, B.C. where Dan started school. In 1962 they
moved to Invermere, B.C.. Dan was a gifted athlete and outdoorsman. During his teens, Dan competed in water skiing in summer
and downhill ski racing in winter. Dan’s dad even built him a ski
hill in the hopes that he’d stop breaking bones in inappropriate
locations. He loved his little sports car and motorcycle and took
many road trips throughout western Canada and US.
But the best day of his life came late in 1976 when he first met
Anne. They were married Sept. 8 1978 in Invermere and embarked
on a life of adventure. On July 1, 1980 Dan and Anne moved to
Atlin, B.C. and became partners in an outfitting business. Dan’s expertise in skyline pursuits soon made a name for the business. Dan
had the uncanny ability to become the best at anything he chose
to do... much to the consternation of his merely normal friends.
Why he ever put up with us is still a mystery! But being around
Dan made us all a bit more perfect, and he led by example in a
quiet, dignified way.
After 12 years in Atlin, the Campbell family, now expanded to
include Linsey and Joe, moved to Whitehorse, Yukon. There Dan’s
artistry at building was applied to a variety of challenging projects enjoyed by ordinary homeowners, multi-millionaires, and
the film industry. For the people who knew him, Dan’s name was
synonymous with perfection. Whatever he put his hand to became something outstanding.
In September 2004, the Campbell’s moved to Victoria, B.C.
Enjoying their new-found freedom, Dan and Anne spent several
months on a second honeymoon rediscovering the wonders of life
together.
Dan is survived by his wife Anne, daughter Linsey and son Joe
of Victoria, as well as sister Anita (George) Elliott of Invermere, B.C.
Dan is survived also by in-laws Marion and Pat Woodcock of Burnaby (sadly, Pat passed away February 9th after a lengthy illness);
brothers-in-law John (Lynn) Woodcock of Vancouver B.C. and Peter Woodcock and children Wesley, Lucas and Brooke of Winfield
B.C.; also aunts, uncles and cousins and many caring friends and
co-workers who reside in various places all over the world. Dan is
pre-deceased by his parents Marcile and Glen Campbell.
The Campbells and their friends are planning a celebration of
Dan’s life with an outdoor service on Saturday, February 18th at
1:00 p.m. at the Esquimalt Lagoon on the beach surrounded by
mountains and in front of a fire. From those of us who had the
honour to share a campfire, mountaintop, or trout stream with
Dan, we wish him tight lines, fast horses, happy trails, and the
best of views.
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TIME SHARE RENTAL
Spring Break in Mexico - Timeshare rental - Grand Mayan.
Grand Master suite, 2 bedrooms,
2 baths, kitchen, dining, living
room. March 18 to 25 at Nuevo
Vallarta, or March 25 to April 1 at
Mayan Riviera. Call 342-6761 or
contact: ez_let@shaw.ca.
MEXICO - Book before Feb 28th
and save $200/week. Whether it’s
one week or five weeks, you can’t
beat this! One-bedroom or twobedroom w/luxury accommodation, LR/DR/K, granite counters,
private dipping pool on your
own balcony. Choose any Grand
Mayan Resort $1,150CDN/week.
No Block Outs - Book before Feb
28th and save $200/week. Call
today and leave tomorrow. Jill:
250-342-0445. (Reservations are
subject to availability).
SUITES FOR RENT
Quiet 2-bdrm walk-out basement suite for 2, close to town
and Panorama, utilities and
W/D included, $750/mth + DD,
N/S, N/P, partially furnished if
needed, 342-2100.
Bachelor suite in downtown Radium, $375.00 includes utilities.
Call 347-6420.
FOR RENT
FAMILY HOME in Wilder subdivision, Invermere. Excellent condition, unfurnished, 2 bdrms up,
2 down, 2.5 bath, 6 appliances,
double attached garage. 1 year
minimum, N/P, N/S, available
immediately. $1100/mth + utilities + DD. 403-807-2380
STEIN APARTMENTS - residential
and commercial. 342- 6912.
3 bedroom executive home, furnished, N/S, N/P, available May
1st. 342-1617
1 bedroom basement suite avail.
March 1st, N/S, N/P. 342-1617
Invermere IGA. Sundeck, mountain views, $135,000. 342-6255
CONDO FOR RENT
WANTED TO RENT
Invermere, central location - 2bedroom condo, N/P, N/S available March 1st. $800/month plus
damage deposit. Call 341-6284
or cell 688-0083 evenings.
Employed family seeking
modest country home within
30mins. of Invermere to rent for
spring. Have references, 250226-0055.
ROOMMATES WANTED
SPOT
Invermere: Roommate wanted
to share new house in Westside
Park, 342-3705.
THE
DEALS
HOMES FOR SALE
PANORAMA - New, resales, townhomes, condos, chalets, lots, 1/4
ownership from $99,900. Kerry
Dennehy, Playground Real Estate, 270-0481.
INVERMERE - Must be moved,
well-built, good shape, new
roof, 26x42, $75,000 or offers,
342-0603.
Pioneer
Classifieds
STORAGE FOR RENT
Invermere: Oversize garage for
storage 24’x30’ (720sq.ft) with
11’ high doors. Call Ray 403-2816494.
Mountain Heights
CONDO FOR SALE
866-342-2536
~ 8 units ~
CopperSide
~ luxury condos ~
342-2536
local phone
toll free
Two Bedroom Condo, close to
www.lakeviewmeadows.net
relax@lakeviewmeadows.net
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CAREERS
Production Worker. This is an
entry level position involving all
aspects of the cabinet making
process. Trade apprenticeship is
available to suitable candidate.
Please contact: Warwick Interiors Box 2673 Invermere, BC V0A
1K0. 250-342-6264
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING, B.C
Licensed Employment Agency.
Need a job? Need employees?
Apply on-line at www.rockymountaintraining.bc.ca Phone
342-6011 or 1-888-737-5511.
WE ARE RECRUITING FOR 6 linemen, 1 fibre optic splicing tech,
20 labourers, 1 upholsterer, office administration, accountant/
bookkeeper, chefs, reservations
and housekeeping.
Full-time front desk/admin person required for busy office. Duties include general clerical duties such as answering phones,
scheduling orders, data entry,
and filing. Person must be computer literate with knowledge of
accounting, MS Word, Excel, and
Outlook. Must have the ability to
multi-task, organize, and work
with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills and
knowledge of the area an asset.
Completion of high school and
some post secondary education
essential. Must be reliable with
own transportation and willing
to work flexible hours and occasional weekends. Reply to Box
1072, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
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Busy local framing company looking for framers and labourers. To
apply please call 341-1400.
____________________
Looking for a live-in nanny for 3
young children, please call 3450177 for more information.
____________________
Office Manager: Room for your
organization and creativity! 4
mornings/afternoons. Immediately. Skilled, experienced in
Windows XP, Access/excel; Publisher, basic book keeping, Internet and email tasks. Adaptable,
excellent grammar, innovative,
able to take direction, proficiency
test required.. Long term staff
February 17, 2006
to grow with business. $14.50/
hour. Windermere, please reply, resume and references:
crisanna@tyGproductions.com
View the
Pioneer classifieds
online at
www.upercolumbiapioneer.com
CLASSIFIED DEADLINE:
Tuesdays at noon
#8, 108 - 8th Ave.,
Invermere
Phone: 341-6299
Toll Free: 1-877-341-6299
Fax: 341-6229
Email: upioneer@telus.net
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We Work At Play!
Voted “Best Conditioned Course in BC” in 2005, Eagle Ranch Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course
located in picturesque Invermere, British Columbia. In 2006, Eagle Ranch will proudly unveil a magnificent
clubhouse complete with an expanded Golf Shop, full service dining room, meeting room and lounge.
At Eagle Ranch, our approach to golf operations is simple – we strive to provide the ultimate guest experience
- which means hiring and retaining employees who strive for excellence in all that they do. We are looking for
team players with a ‘can do’ attitude to contribute positively to our continued growth. Our ideal candidates will
possess characteristics that reflect our corporate values of caring, integrity, excellence, team spirit and financial
responsibility.
Administrative Assistant – Eagle Ranch Golf Course
Eagle Ranch Golf Course is accepting resumes for the position of Administrative Assistant. This position requires
a strong bookkeeping/accounting background including experience with A/P, A/R, Retail Inventory Control and
F&B Inventory Control. A comfortable working knowledge of computer and software systems is essential. The
successful candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be extremely organized and
have a calm, professional demeanour. Knowledge of the golf and/or recreational industry will be considered
an asset.
This is a full-time, seasonal position (March to October) with the potential to work into year-round
employment.
Application Deadline: Monday, February 27
Resumes may be sent confidentially to:
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Eagle Ranch Golf Course
RR #3, M-2, C-11
Email: info@eagleranchresort.com
Fax: 1-250-342-2563
We Work At Play!
Eagle Ranch Golf Course is now accepting resumes for the 2006 golf season!
Voted “Best Conditioned Course in BC” in 2005, Eagle Ranch Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf
course located in picturesque Invermere, British Columbia. In 2006, Eagle Ranch will proudly unveil a
magnificent clubhouse complete with an expanded Golf Shop, full service dining room, meeting room
and lounge.
At Eagle Ranch, our approach to golf operations is simple – we strive to provide the ultimate guest experience - which means hiring and retaining employees who strive for excellence in all that they do. We are
looking for team players with a ‘can do’ attitude to contribute positively to our continued growth. Our ideal
candidates will possess characteristics that reflect our corporate values of caring, integrity, excellence,
team spirit and financial responsibility.
We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to fill the following positions:
• Turf Maintenance (Grounds Crew)
• Beverage cart/Concession
• Customer Care (Bag Drop/Range Attendants)
• Golf Course Ambassadors (Marshals/Starters)
• Golf Shop Retail Sales
Application Deadline: Friday, March 10
Resumes may be sent confidentially to:
Eagle Ranch Golf Course
RR #3, M-2, C-11, Invermere, BC V0A 1K3
Email: info@eagleranchresort.com
Fax: 1-250-342-2563
(Please note department preferences on cover letter)
February 17, 2006
FAITH
Valley Churches
God’s love is real
By Wayne Frater
Pastor, Radium Christian Fellowship
With Valentine’s Day just past, I trust that your
loved one brought you flowers, took you out to dinner, or maybe there was some chocolate involved.
I trust that they showed their love for you, and
you showed your love for them. I think Valentine’s
Day is a special day, a day where we not only remember the love of those around us, but also a day where
we can remember the love of God, His love for us, and
our love for him.
“Dear friends, we should love each other, because
love comes from God. Everyone who loves has become God’s children and knows God. Whoever does
not love does not know God, because God is love.
This is how God showed His love to us: He sent His
one and only Son into the world so that we could have
life through Him.
This is what real love is: It is not our love for God;
it is God’s love for us in sending His Son to be the
way to take away our sins. Dear friends, if God loved
us that much we also should love each other. No one
has ever seen God, but if we loved each other, God
lives in us, and His love is made perfect in us.” (1 John
4:7-12)
“The desert and dry land will become happy; the
desert will be glad and will produce flowers. Like a
flower, it will have many blooms. It will show its happiness, as if shouting with joy. It will be beautiful like
the forest of Lebanon, as beautiful as the hill of Carmel and the plain of Sharon.” (Isaiah 35:1 and 2).
God created us in love; God created us for a purpose; and He created us to blossom, as a rose, wherever He planted us.
If you are going through a dry time, if you feel like
the desert, or the dry land, be encouraged. God’s love
is far greater then anything we may be going through.
He would like us to blossom like the rose of Sharon.
How do I know? Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:28:
“Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy
loads, and I will give you rest. Accept my teachings
and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in
spirit, and you will find rest for your lives. The teaching that I ask you to accept is easy, the load I give you
to carry is light.”
World Day of Prayer 2006
This year, join Christians around the world on
March 3rd for the Annual World Day of Prayer 2006
service focusing on the country of South Africa.
The following denominations take part in this annual event: Lutherans, Roman Catholics, United, Anglican, and Mormon.
This year, services are being held at two valley locations: the All Saints Church in Edgewater at 2 p.m.,
and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
in Fairmont at 7 p.m. March 3rd.
www.uppercolumbiapioneer.com
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Sunday, February 19th, 10:30 a.m.
Worship and Life Instruction. Stewardship It’s a Matter of Trust “The Trust Test - Part Two.”
Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 3, and for grades 4 to 7
during the morning service.
Senior Pastor Rev. Dieter Magnus • Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns
326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
Sunday, February 19th
8:30 a.m. - Edgewtaer - All Saints. Communion.
10:30 a.m. - Invermere - Christ Church Trinity. Communion & Sunday School.
Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Sunday, 10:00 am
Children’s church during the message part of the service.
Children 4 - 12 years. • Sunday, 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting
Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com
Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. Mass • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Mass
St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Mass
St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Sunday, 4:00 p.m. Mass
Father Jose Joaquin • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE
Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 pm
Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman
at Toby Theatre 1202 - 7th Ave., Invermere
1-866-426-7564
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Every Sunday 10:00 am
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Sunday, 10:00 am
President J.P. Tremblay • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 1-866-349-5772
east kootenay job club
hosted by www.rockymountaintraining.bc.ca
free drop ins tuesday’s 1 - 2 pm
1006 - 7th ave.downtown invermere
tips on job search, cover letters, resumes, interviews
Unlock the potential of your business idea.
We’ll show you how.
Everything you need to succeed with one call:
phone 342-6011 or 1 888 737 5511
WE SELL REAL ESTATE Call
• Business start-up and expansion loans*
• Radium • Invermere • Panorama
• Self-employment program*
• Windermere • Fairmont
• Entrepreneurial support
Invermere Christian Supplies
Invermere Christian
Supplies
www.invermerechristiansupplies.com
1229-7th Ave., Invermere
342-6415
• Free business library and internet
* Some programs have eligibility requirements.
Call for details.
Your local Columbia
Valley Representative
Jacqueline Pinsonneault
(250) 342-0217
Community Futures Development Corporation of the SE Region of BC
110A Slater Road NW Cranbrook, BC V1C 5C8
Tel: (800) 661-2293 Fax: (250) 489-1886
Email: info@keytoyourfuture.net • Website: www.keytoyourfuture.net
In partnership with
Rocky Mountain Business
Development Centre
330,000
$
MLS# 114973
or
1-888-341-6155
• Full duplex
• Invermere
• Large lot zoned
Duplex-Fourplex
• Free business counselling
access in Cranbrook
341-6151
• Investment 7.27 acres
• 1,616 ft. highway
frontage between
Invermere & Radium
359,000+GST
$
MLS# 114973
February 17, 2006
Invermere
At Panorama:
At Radium:
250-342-6505
Wende Brash
342-1300
Bernie Raven
342-7415
Daniel Zurgilgen
342-1612
Ed English
342-1194
Premium Location
Jan Klimek
342-1195
250-341-4898
250-347-0041
John McCarthy Lynda Kirkpatrick
342-1758
341-1907
www.ReMaxInvermere.com
Scott Wallace
342-5309
In The Heart of It All
Timeshare:
Toll Free:
Andy Smith
342-1709
Ron Maciborski Bryan Hookenson
342-5704
341-1266
250-342-2829
1-888-258-9911
Rob Rice
341-5935
Family or Recreation
Deborah-Kim Rice
342-5935
Panorama Springs is the perfect building! Just outside your door are the slopes
and the pools. You are in the upper village and a quick stroll to all amenities
and activities that the resort has to offer. MLS#115034
One BDR located in Tamarack Lodge just minutes from the slopes and pools. It is
close to all the activity that a resort has to offer. Ample sun exposure and a fabulous view! A great vacation property for you any time of the year. MLS#115095
Great home in quiet area. Mountain views and lots of natural light. Close to all
of the amenities of Radium. This home offers 3 BDR, 2 BTR and a full insulated
basement with an outside entrance. Back alley for easy access. MLS#115291
Cozy Home
Come Test The Waters!
Come Home To Invermere
Perfect getaway or full time residence. This Timber Ridge home offers a large
landscaped lot with spectacular mountain views. Fully finished up and down with
five BDR and two BTR. This home is comfort plus! Ready to move in! MLS#115288
...of beautiful Columbia Lake. This Columbia Ridge property offers great access
to the recreation centre and the private beach park. Lot is level and treed, partly
cleared, ready for your dream home with views of the Rockies. MLS#115292
Fully refreshed, fully finished home. New improvements completed: roof & back
deck, “Deeglas” sunlight roof systems, backyard brick patio, French doors, front
door. Economical “E-plus” Heating system, fenced yard, storage shed. MLS#115305
The Whole Package
Commercial Opportunity
Peak Your Interest
Great location and views. Close to all amenities. Spacious main floor with a walk-out
basement and single att. garage. 2 BDR on the main floor, main floor laundry, & a 2
BDR suite with a separate entrance. New Home Warranty, 1⁄4 acre lot. MLS#115289
Over 200 feet of highway frontage on Highway 93. This great opportunity to get
your own business started wonʼt last long. Call today for more information on this
property. MLS#115286
This convenient main floor condo at “The Peaks” in Radium Hot Springs is well
maintained and ready to move into. Just minutes to downtown, shopping and restaurants. Just a short walk to the hot pools. Priced to sell. MLS#115323
$169,900.00+gst
$459,000.00
$269,000.00
Simply Stunning
$164,900.00+gst
$149,900.00
$49,900.00
$299,900.00
$299,000.00
Your Lakefront Home
This Fort Point, 1600 sf home is beautifully finished
with hardwood and heated tile floors, two fireplaces and large decks off the front and back of the
home. Watch the sun set from your living room or
your hot tub. Mountain views in all directions. Just
a few minutes to Kinsmen Beach, tennis courts and
downtown Invermere. MLS#115290
Imagine...living on the edge of Columbia Lake. 1.08
acre serviced property in the last phase of Columbia Ridge Country Estates is front row to the lake
with views forever. Almost six years left to build the
home of your dreams. Columbia Ridge community
plan and services. The chance to fulfill your dream is
here, call today to view. MLS#115338
$629,000.00
$349,900.00+gst
$199,000.00+gst

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