- The Valley Peak

What happened during the Stanley Cup
finals in 1919?
(Answer on page 7)
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March 10-16, 2016 Volume 14 Issue 10
Saving Daylight
This Sunday, March 13 is the day for
‘Daylight Saving Time’ adjustments. Officially it is at 2 am on the second Sunday of
March. Most folks just change their clocks
as they go to bed on Saturday night.
In March we ‘Spring Ahead’, meaning we
move our clocks ahead one hour. This will
give us an extra hour of daylight at the end
of the day. It is great for those of us who
love outdoor activities as we can get out for
some afternoon/evening adventures.
Coin Return
“My dog ate a bunch of coins.”
“We can’t do much except wait for it to go
through his system,” replied the vet.
The vet called the next day to ask how
things were going.
“No change yet,” I answered.
Baseball Registration Changed
The registration night for Columbia Valley
Baseball has changed to Wednesday,
March 9 at the Invermere Community Hall
from 5 pm to 7 pm. All kids ages 4 to 18
are invited to join.
You can also get involved as a volunteer
coach or umpire. If you are interested
NORTHSTAR BODYSHOP
ICBC Accredited Private Repairs
Frame Repairs
Free Estimates
Courtesy Vehicles
ALL MAKES & MODELS
Email: info@northstarbodyshop.com
Website: www.northstarbodyshop.com
Call: 250-426-6503
please call Brendan at 250-342-2112.
Fun Curling
Monday, March 14 is the deadline for entering your team into the Canal Flats
Funspiel curling bonspiel. The CF Community Association does an incredible job
hosting this very fun event for curlers of all
ages and skill levels.
Entry cost is only $100/team ($25/person).
This includes your curling and a fantastic
meal on Saturday night. There will also be
silent auction items laid out for bidding.
This is a fundraiser for the community so it
is a great way to offer support while really
enjoying yourself. Call 250-349-5617.
Sweet Comedy
I love to laugh. It is one of the best sensations out there. ‘Yuk Yuk’s on Tour’ is coming to Radium next Saturday, March 19.
Stand-up comedian Derek Sweet will be
performing at the Horsethief Creek Pub.
Derek likes to dig into the audience and
combine mockery with self-deprecating
humour and confessions leading to some
great laughs.
The show begins at 9:30 pm. Tickets are
$10 in advance or $12 at the door
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24 Hour emergency service
A.G.M.
Annual General
Meeting
2. Rubik
Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10 am.
Lakeview Meadows Recreation Centre
855 Lakeview Meadows Road
Everyone welcome!
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March 10-16, 2016
Saint Patrick’s Tea
WOULD YOU SUPPORT A
COMMUNITY RADIO STATION
IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY?
The Valley Go Go Sisters (Go Go means
Grandmother in South Africa) are hosting
their annual St. Patrick's Day Tea and
Bake Sale on Saturday, March 12 from 2-4
pm at Christ Church Trinity.
Admission is by donation. All proceeds will
be given to the Stephen Lewis Foundation,
Grandmother to Grandmother campaign.
Since becoming a local chapter in 2006,
we have donated more than $93,000 to
support African grandmothers who are
raising large families of children orphaned
by the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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COLUMBIA VALLEY
COMMUNITY RADIO
It is a family reunion! Everyone is from a
common ancestor. Staying in the guest
house is: a father, mother, son, daughter,
brother, sister, cousins, aunt, uncle, niece
and nephew. What is the minimum number
of persons present to make up this group?
See page 9.
Romantic
This coming Monday, March 14, catch
‘The Pickups’, a very entertaining fatherson duo based out of Golden, playing at
the Horsethief Creek Pub
The following Monday, March 21, will be
‘Open Mic’ night. That is always a wonderful evening with lots of variety and some
tremendous talent coming out of nowhere.
Why sit at home on a Monday evening?
Get out and enjoy a nice meal and/or a
beverage while your ears are filled with the
sweet sounds of our local talent.
Legion Activities
WOOD STOVE REBATE SALE!
Up to $500
in Savings!
info@diamondheatingandspas.com
250-342-7100
Canadian Coins - Buy, Sell or Trade.
Rod Conklin, 250-688-1174.
For Rent
Versatile, inexpensive, licensed Lounge
suitable for up to 120 people. Up to 4 Sheets
of curling ice. Great place for a staff/family/
friends gathering. Invermere District Curling
Centre. 250-342-3315.
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Hall rental and catering. Royal Canadian
Legion, Invermere. Reasonable rates.
250-688-0640.
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Hot Tub Rentals, Diamond Heating & Spas,
250-342-7100.
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“My husband is so romantic,” she said.
“Every time he speaks to me he starts with
‘Fair Lady’.”
“Romantic? Didn’t he used to be a bus
driver?”
Live Music Mondays
250-409-9663
For Sale
This Friday’s meal at the Royal Canadian
Legion, Branch 71 (Invermere) will be a
steak sandwich dinner. It comes with a
baked potato, Caesar salad and dessert. It
will be a great meal
While there get in to the 50/50 and meat
draws. It is always nice to walk away as a
winner. The draws are both Friday and
Saturday evenings.
Don’t forget the Texas Hold’Em Poker on
Thursday evenings. The buy-in is $35 and
there are some good winnings to be had.
Windermere Community Hall. Upgraded. Rent
the main hall, meeting room, commercial
kitchen or any combination. Partnerships with
WCA possible.
Lots of features. Call 778-526-0092.
Help Wanted
Snow Removal staff. Wage negotiable
based on experience. YPC,
250-342-7622.
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Hoodoo Grill is looking for team members.
250-345-2166.
Services
VOLUNTEER TUTORS needed for adults.
FREE adult tutoring available! CBAL.
Contact LBrooks@cbal.org
250-341-5683
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Professional Spa Maintenance, weekly, biweekly. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922
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Shannon's Blinds & Designs. Covering the
Valley one window at a time. 250-342-5749.
shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca
4. Ned
Flanders
LIVE STAND-UP COMEDY
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 9:30 pm
Derek Sweet with Matt Foster
SPRING FITNESS
Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door
March 10-16, 2016
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Robservations
DAYLIGHT SAVING
SUNDAY MARCH 13
SPRING AHEAD
I have been doing a lot of inspirational
reading that reminds me about treating
people well, not judging folks, reducing
stress by not worrying about things I don’t
like and so on. I have written quite a bit
about it, as some of you know.
As it turns out, it is very hard not to be a
hypocrite. I have never realized how much
negative energy and how many negative
thoughts I put out there. Constantly.
I am pretty good at not getting frustrated
with other people and their actions. I can
usually catch myself and change my
thought process.
But I seem to be bad at judging the judgers. I will be listening to someone with an
issue as they complain and I will think,
“Why are you judging that person? You
don’t know why or how they got there.”
And then I realize that I am just doing the
same thing as them. A wise friend suggested just changing the subject if I am
unhappy with the current topic. Tell people
something good about themselves and you
can change the whole direction of a conversation. It’s tricky but effective. Enjoy life.
Call 250-341-7243
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7th ANNUAL
CANAL FLATS
CURLING FUNSPIEL
MARCH 18, 19 & 20
40 Team Registration
Cut-off Monday March 14
$100 Entry Fee
Includes Saturday Night Dinner
Silent Auction, Bar
Prizes for Best Costumes
Organized & Sponsored by the
Canal Flats Community Society
If you would like to donate any items
towards the silent auction
please contact Amber @ 250-349-5622
Friends, Food and Fun; there is no better way to
spend a great weekend, come on out!!!
TO REGISTER CALL 250-349-5617
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ADVENTURE
RENTALS
“Why did you two get married?” he asked.
“You seem to have nothing in common.”
“You know how opposites attract?” she
answered. “I was pregnant and he wasn’t.”
Spring Poem
I was visiting at Columbia Garden Village
last week and there was a grade 2/3 split
class that was interacting with the seniors.
The kids had a poem and flower pens to
share with the residents. It is a nice poem:
Spring makes the world a happy place.
You see a smile on every face.
Flowers come out and birds arrive,
Oh, isn’t it grand to be alive.
Thanks to the wonderful little girl who presented me with the poem (I am getting up
there) and the special wish at the end that
“you get to go outside and look at and
smell the beautiful flowers”.
Thanks to the teachers and kids for adding
joy to the days of the residents.
Tex Lortscher - Owner
The Edgewater-Radium Health Care Auxiliary is hosting their St. Patrick’s Tea and
Bake Sale on Saturday, March 19 at the
Radium Community Hall. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Will you be the next Multi-Millionaire?
What is the capital of Peru?
Who created the colourful cube puzzle in the 1970s?
Which element is represented by the symbol ‘Pb’?
Who opened the ‘Leftorium’ on ‘The Simpsons’?
Which word represents the letter ‘L’ in International Radio Code?
How many square inches in a square foot?
Answers are
hidden within
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Enjoy your
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Full Deli, Fresh BBQ-Ready Meats,
Salads, Light Lunches.
In-house made Sausage & Bratwurst
Monday-Saturday 9 am-6 pm.
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Call 250-341-7243
Watson’s
Waddle
I am on an interesting adventure.
I was 8 years old
when Rob and
Trudi picked me
up at the shelter
in Creston. They
weren’t given a
lot of background
information on me so it has been lots of
exploration and lots of discoveries.
I am a lot more comfortable around here
now so I am happy to eat normal dog food
and dog treats; I was really loving human
food before.
I don’t get as frightened and run away from
loud noises in the kitchen anymore; Rob
drops lots of stuff.
I enjoy car rides but really prefer the front
passenger seat; it’s nice to be scratched
under the chin while riding.
I am trying not to bark quite as much;
sometimes the people start ‘barking’ back.
I am not too big on wearing outfits; Tilly
seems to love putting on sweaters and
coats.
And I have been loving some of the places
that they take me. We were at a campground lately. It was pretty nice to have so
much open space. I think they are wondering about my camping and fishing skills. I
did grow up in the Creston area so they
are hoping that I love it. Tilly does. We
shall find out soon enough.
March 10-16, 2016
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The first blues song, ‘Memphis Blues’ was
written, the Republic of China was established, both Fenway Park in Boston and
Tiger Stadium in Detroit opened, Ford introduced the assembly line and Robert
Scott and his party reached the South
Pole.
Universal Studios was founded, the 8-hour
work day was established, stainless steel
was patented, Girl Guides was founded
and Alaska became a U.S. Territory. What
year was it? See page 10.
Outerwear • Footwear • Workwear
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Pricey
Chisel Peak Centre
The cashier totaled up my purchases and
asked, “Would you like to charge this?”
“No,” I replied. “I think I will surrender.”
Phone 250-342-8877
Fax 250-342-8897
Cell/emergency 250-342-5129
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March 10-16, 2016
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Email rob@valleypeak.ca
Call 250-341-7243
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Grand Prize Winners
YUK YUK’S ON TOUR
SATURDAY,MARCH 19
HORSETHIEF CREEK PUB
250-342-9933
The final draws for the ‘Where’s the Puck’
contest are for a two great prizes. Second
prize is a 60-minute float at Do Nothing
Floatation Centre, a camping package
from Canadian Tire and a large pizza from
Fairmont Pizza & Ice Cream Parlour.
First prize is two golf passes at each of the
following courses: ‘The Ridge’ at Copper
Point, Fairmont (Mountainside or Riverside), Windermere Valley Golf Course and
Radium Resort.
The winner’s names, along with a list of
the sponsors, are posted on page 8. Thank
you very much to all the sponsors of this
contest. Your community spirit is greatly
appreciated.
Wedding Date
DQ BAKES!
OVEN-HOT: Artisan-Style Sandwiches,
New ‘Chicken Bruschetta’ Sandwich
march Blizzard: confetti cake
Julius: Pina colada
WE’VE
MOVED!
503-7th Ave, Invermere
We massage more than backs!
Book a leg and hip massage today to
put some more spring in your step
before Spring arrives.
Book online at barehandsdayspa.ca
or call 250-347-2121
I was considering attending my buddy’s
wedding last summer. Then I reread the
invite and at the bottom it said ‘Please
avoid presence’.
Reel Paddling Film Festival
The Reel Paddling Film Festival is the
world’s largest paddling film festival. There
are amazing short films on all types of paddle sports; canoeing, stand up paddle
boarding, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, kayak fishing and MORE!
It is a great way to get the community excited for the season to come and get them
dreaming about enjoying the outdoors.
The Festival is on Friday, March 25, 7-9
pm at the Great Hall at Panorama. There
will be door prizes, raffles and giveaways.
It is presented by ‘Adventure Paddle
School’.
Get tickets at Panorama Guest Services or
at www.adventurepaddleschool.com.
NHL TEAMS
GOOD WORK ROCKIES!
Thanks for a great season!
The Columbia Valley Rockies
would like to thank everyone for
their support this year.
It takes a lot of volunteers to
run the team.
Many businesses & people sponsor us.
Fan support has been FANtastic.
The coaching and management staff
did a great job.
Thanks to the staff at the Eddie
Mountain Memorial Arena.
Serving the Columbia Valley from Golden to Cranbrook
Providing Water Purification & Filtration.
New Installations and Service,
Including Iron Filters, Water Softeners,
UV and Reverse Osmosis.
3. Lead
filterit.ca
Contact Chris at 250-688-1325 or
email chris.filterit@hotmail.com
PASTORS:
Lead: Trevor Hagan
Associate: Matt Moore
Sunday, March 13, 10:30 am
“FOLLOW ME-The Disciples’ Life Attitude.”
Guest Speaker Ministering
Rev. Tim Moore, D.Min.
“K.I.D.S.” Church available during the
Morning Service (age 3 to grade 7)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, March 11, 6:30 pm
STEAK SANDWICH DINNER
50/50 and Meat Draws
Friday and Saturday
Poker, Thursdays at 6:30 pm
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
Branch 71, Invermere
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www.valleypeak.ca
Email rob@valleypeak.ca
Open Monday-Friday,
7 am - 4 pm.
Saturday 8 am - 4 pm.
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm.
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS
Grilled Reuben/Soup-Mondays
Baby Back Ribs/Baked Beans/Soup-Tues
Prime Rib/Yorkies-Thursday
Wed/Fri.- Changes each week
Call 250-341-7243
Older Worker Skills Training
If you’re age 55 to 64, (50-54 and 65+ in
special circumstances), live in the Columbia Valley, unemployed and legally entitled
to work in Canada, you may be eligible for
the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
program, funded by the Governments of
Canada and British Columbia.
This program could help you re-enter the
workforce or become self-employed. Selected participants will receive a weekly
allowance, and could qualify for individual
training in addition to the group training
provided.
The program runs from April 4 to July 7,
with wage subsidies available for a 4-week
work placement in June. Contact the College at 250-342-3210 for more information.
Even Steven
District of Invermere Garbage
& Recycling Calendars
The District of Invermere
2016/2017 Garbage Collection
and Recycling Calendars
have arrived!
If you would like a copy of
the calendar please stop by the
Municipal office to pick one up.
To access it online, please go to
our website www.invermere.net.
DOI on Facebook
Like us on Facebook and get
updated information on
everything from Council
meeting updates to job
postings and more!
(www.facebook.com District of
Invermere)
March 10-16, 2016
A man opened up a shop selling trumpets
and guns.
“That is a strange combination,” said a
customer. “Which do you sell more of?”
“It evens itself out,” he answered. “Every
time I sell a trumpet, the guy’s neighbor
buys a gun the next day.”
Open
Monday
12-5pm
Tue-Sat.
10am-5pm
St. Patrick’s Day Supplies.
Art, Party & Office Supplies’,
Household Items, Gift Wrap & Bags
Giftware & Toys, Books & More.
New Stock Daily, Special Orders.
Across from the Invermere Post office
THE STATION
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
TRIVIA NIGHTS!
Wednesdays at 7 pm
Get your Thinking Caps on!
A GREAT EVENING OUT
250-342-5557
5. Lima
Inside ICAN
Mitza here reporting from ICAN Rescue
and Adoption Facility. All I’ve been hearing from the humans lately is “AGM this,
AGM that”. Apparently our Annual General
Meeting is coming up and guess what? Us
felines can’t even attend!
We’re depending on you wonderful animal
loving humans again to step up and make
good decisions for us.
The AGM will be held at Lakeview Meadows Recreation Centre 855 at Lakeview
Meadows Road on Saturday, March 19 at
10 am. There will be refreshments.
Everyone is welcome to attend! If you are
interested in joining the Board of Directors,
please contact ICAN at 250-341-7888 for
more information.
FLOUR SACK DISH TOWELS ARE HERE!!
Super absorbent, 100% cotton
Soft and long lasting
Spring is arriving in Ambiente!
Fresh - New - Colourful
926 7th Ave, Invermere (Frater Landing)
250-342-4406 or 1-800-433-3606
GoFundMe
Windermere Valley Child Care Society is
fundraising for new playground equipment.
They are a non-profit child care facility that
has been serving the valley since 1975.
One hundred children use their facility
each year.
They have set up a GoFundMe account for
donations. I am not sure how to access
GoFundMe but if you give Janice a call at
250-342-3322 she can help you out.
Gel & Pedicures
Judy 250-341-5245
Days, Evenings and Weekends
250-342-3004
OPEN THURSDAY, MARCH 10!
STOP IN FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
WHERE WAS I?
Answer on page 11
Can you guess where this photo was taken?
(WEATHER PERMITTING)
Driving Range now open!
Check out Annie’s Grill
Fish and Chips this weekend.
March 10-16, 2016
www.valleypeak.ca
Email rob@valleypeak.ca
Call 250-341-7243
There’s the Puck!
FUN CURLING
CANAL FLATS
250-249-5617
Thanks to everyone who entered the
‘Where’s the Puck?’ contest throughout the
Rockies hockey season. It was fun sorting
through the entries. As there are no more
games (so no more tickets to give away)
and no one was even close to the puck
this last week, there is no weekly winner
but their entries did go into the grand prize
draw.
The February monthly draw winner is
Gisele Santucci. Gizelle wins two passes
to ‘The Ridge’ at Copper Point. Congratulations. Thanks to Copper Point for your
prize donations.
Canadian Sports Trivia Answer
24 HOUR FLOOD SERVICE
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
CARPET CLEANING
Serving the Valley since 1980
Find us at ptarmigan-invermere.com
Contact us at 250-342-9692 or
email rugclean@telus.net
Light, Sound & Vibrational Therapies
Energy & Consciousness Healing
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Kootenay Block, Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs
In 1919, The Seattle Metropolitans were
set to go against the Montreal Canadiens.
Unfortunately, there was a Spanish Flu
epidemic that year and the fans and teams
were stricken. The playoff ended up as a
‘no decision’ and was never considered an
official series.
Medical Help
YOUR COMPANY LOGO
STAMPED IN CHOCOLATE!
A great gift idea for your clients.
PROUDLY PRINTING THE VALLEY PEAK
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email: bonnie@peacockembroidery.ca
CRESTEEL HVAC
(’81) LIMITED
Furnace and Heat Pump
Installation
Service and Repair
“I really don’t like this hospital,” said the
patient. “You treat us like dogs.”
“That’s absurd,” replied the nurse. “Now
roll over.”
250-342-6312
The Thrifty Reporter
BUSINESS QUIET?
Some people brag about how expensive
their clothes are. I brag about how cheap
they are!
You like my dress? Thanks, I bought it at
the Invermere Thrift Store for $5 and when
the store has abundance of clothing inventory they will hold special sales.
Half price or $3/bag sale... these deals are
hard to pass up. The store hours are
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am-4
pm. Pop in as often as you can because
the racks are restocked daily.
Try something new.
It’s easy and affordable.
As low as $24/ad.
Pays for itself quickly!
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250-341-7243
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Start here to find a MAZE ing advertising value!
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Call 250-341-7243
March 10-16, 2016
WHERE WAS THE PUCK?
Thanks to everyone who entered the contest throughout the
Columbia Valley Rockies hockey season.
A huge thanks to all of the contest sponsors.
And thanks to the Rockies for an exciting hockey season.
The February monthly winner of 2 passes to ‘The Ridge’ is Gisele Santucci.
Grand Prize Draw
Second Prize: 60 Minute Float, Camping Package, Large Pizza.
Winner: Tyler Powell
First Prize: 2 Golf Passes for each course:
Windermere Valley Golf Course
‘The Ridge’ at Copper Point
Radium Resort
Fairmont (Mountainside or Riverside)
Winner:
Lynda Fleming
The pizza
shows where
the puck was.
PRIZE SPONSORS
Rocky River Grill
The Station Neighbourhood Pub
Canadian Tire
Dairy Queen
Radium Golf Group
Copper Point Golf Club
Windermere Valley Golf Course
Fairmont Golf
Fairmont Pizza & Ice Cream Parlour
Do Nothing Floatation Centre
LAST WEEK’S PHOTO
250-345-6233
March 10-16, 2016
www.valleypeak.ca
Email rob@valleypeak.ca
Call 250-341-7243
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Valley Community Radio
COMMUNITY RADIO
WOULD YOU SUPPORT IT?
SOUNDS GOOD
6. 144
BOX 2228
742 - 13 STREET
INVERMERE, B.C.
V0A 1K0
PHONE 250-342-3031
FAX 250-342-6945
EMAIL info@invermereinsurance.com
BOX 459
7559 MAIN STREET
RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C.
V0A 1M0
PHONE 250-347-9350
FAX 250-347-6350
TOLL FREE 1-866-342-3031
TENTS – CHAIRS – TABLES
LINEN – CHINA – DANCE FLOOR
250-347-9238
www.tentandpartyrentals.ca
BOOK NOW FOR WEDDING SEASON!
Serving the Columbia Valley
Would you support a local community radio station? Programming could include
local news and weather, community
events, new and existing business spotlights, community groups and clubs, classifieds, lost and found, pets, and much,
much more.
Some folks are taking a look at the concept and are doing a feasibility study. Go
to their Facebook page ‘Columbia Valley
Community Radio’ and give them a like.
AUTO
REPAIRS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT ● INSPECTIONS
RV REPAIRS ● CUSTOM EXHAUST
COOLING SYSTEMS
INVERMERE INDUSTRIAL PARK
250-342-9316
Riddliculous Answer
(from page 3) This group can be made up
of just 4 people. A brother and his son are
sharing the guest house with his sister and
her daughter.
Mention
The
Valley
Peak
Space Invaders
The Martians returned home to their chief
with a television set from Earth. “We couldn’t capture any humans,” they said. “But
we did get a hold of one of their Gods.”
when
calling the
office for
Thirsty Thursday Trivia
Thursday nights at the Bear’s Paw Bar &
Grill in Fairmont are a fun adventure in
trivia. At 7 pm, contestants pay $2/person
(up to 6 people/team) and answer a series
of trivia questions.
Teams can win nightly prizes as well as
prizes for the overall winners through the 5
week series this month (March).
The Bear’s Paw is located in the main
lodge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. It is
a beautiful spot.
Name That Tune
There was a time when I listened to a lot of
music. I was a whiz at ‘Name that Tune’.
Life sure does change.
Copper City Saloon at the Best Western
Invermere Inn is hosting ‘Name that Tune’
on Thursday evenings at 8 pm. Sounds
like lots of fun to me.
Enjoy happy hour prices on Arrowhead
and Nelson beverages and a deal on
wings while listening for that familiar beat.
Wedding Blender
Eagle Ranch will be a fantastic venue for
the ‘Wedding Blender’ coming up on Saturday, March 26 (Easter weekend). There
will be lots of local vendors showcasing
their products and services that will help
make your wedding day go smoothly with
lots of extra special moments and memories.
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We have a great selection
of NEW Photo Frames.
Great for the pictures developed
with the Kodak kiosk.
Phone 250-342-6612 or fax 250-342-6574
From Conception
to Kindergarten!
Tuesday-Saturday
10 am-5 pm
250-342-3322
MATERNITY & CHILDREN’S GEAR
TOYS & CLOTHING
STROLLERS, CARS SEATS & ESSENTIALS
RENTALS AVAILABLE!
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ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT TO TRY CURLING
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DROP-IN CURLING FRIDAYS, 7-9 PM.
WEEKDAYS, 2-4 PM
Call for available ice times.
Book your staff party now!
250-342-3315
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March 10-16, 2016
Windermere Golf Season
The weather has been very agreeable
lately. A bit of snow last Wednesday set
things back a couple of days but we are
back on track.
Windermere Valley Golf Course is planning on opening this Thursday, March 10.
Woohoo! Give them a call for a tee time at
250-342-3004.
Annie’s Grill will be offering up a fish and
chips special this weekend. We all know
that the food there is fantastic and you do
not need to be a golfer to enjoy great food.
CORE Hunter
Spanish Level 2
Firearms
Avalanche Safety Level 1
Red Cross Emergency First Aid
Red Cross Babysitter Course
Graduated Licensing
Occupational First Aid Level 1
March 11
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March 18
March 26
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April 1
April 2
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What Year Was It
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In 1912, the first Calgary Stampede took
place, the RMS Titanic sank off the coast
of Newfoundland, the Oreo cookie, the
Dixie Cup and electric car starters were
invented and Albert Berry became the first
person to jump out of a flying airplane with
a parachute.
Talented Pet
A talking dog goes into an employment
centre looking for work.
“With your talents,” said the counselor. “I’m
sure we can find you work in a circus.”
“Why would a circus need a plumber?”
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Entitled?
HELP A SENIOR IN OUR VALLEY
LIVE INDEPENDENTLY
Volunteer
Call Jennifer Lindal 250-342-1110
Or Family Dynamix 250-342-5566
jlindal@familydynamix.ca
Columbia Valley Better at Home – Serving Seniors
Last week I saw some photos of a huge
mess at Dogleg Lake. It included a list of
the young local folks who left the mess.
This group is developing quite the reputation (campfires during the fire ban last
year) as totally disrespectful to our valley. I
suppose they feel they are entitled to destroy the area because they live here.
Well, that is their journey to figure out.
Thanks to the other folks who show up and
clean up these messes. This is a gorgeous
natural area and it is great to see many
people are happy to help keep it that way.
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Organic Tan
Eggcellent Easter
Basket Goodies
Tans look good. Coralie at Organic Tan
can set you up with a nice tan.
A 20-minute session gives you a flawless
airbrush tan with completely organic ingredients that include essential oils, green
tea, aloe vera. It is a fragrance-free, paraben-free, alcohol-free, hypoallergenic, anticellulite formula that will be colour-blended
to customize for your skin. Your tan will
last for 5-7 days.
Coralie is located at Valley Spas. You can
reach her at 250-342-3922.
250-342-7171
Parkside Place
Julie St.Amand 250-688-5564
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Tupperware By Julie
Hot Breakfast Buffet Winter Special $9.95
Pancakes, Sausages, Ham, Baked Beans, Eggs, Oatmeal, Toast,
coffee, juice and much more!!
Daily 7am to 10 am
Best Western Invermere Inn
1310 7th Ave Invermere (250) 342-9246
JUST ARRIVED!
Beautiful Spring Scarves
From $12-$15
Accessorize Yourself!
March 10-16, 2016
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Talented Performers
Mark your calendars for Monday, March
21. The amazing duo of pianist Chris Donnelly and clarinetist Kornel Wolak will be
performing at Christ Church Trinity beginning at 8 pm.
Tickets are available in advance at Thredz
and at Pynelogs in Invermere and at the
Purple Cow Gift Shop in Fairmont or by
calling Jami at 250-342-4423. The show is
part of the Columbia Valley Arts Council
concert series.
Where I Was
The photo on page 6 shows some young
curlers at the Invermere District Curling
Centre. Visitors from Sparwood, Elkford
and Cranbrook joined our local juniors for
the wind-up of the Optimist youth program.
A huge thanks to Dave Gaspar and his
helpers for volunteering to run a fantastic
junior program for the last several years. It
has been a great time for the kids and has
produced some really good curlers.
Clean Drinking Water
Are you concerned about the quality of
your drinking water? There is a solution.
‘Filter It’, based out of Fairmont, specializes in high quality drinking water. They
offer full installation and servicing of many
systems, including softeners, reverse osmosis, UV filtration, sediment and filters
and more. All their work is fully guaranteed.
Contact Chris at 250-688-1325 or email
him at chris.filterit@hotmail.com. You can
also check the website www.filterit.ca.
No Faith
A climber fell and managed to grab a
branch part way down the cliff.
“Help, is there anyone up there?”
A majestic voice boomed, “I will help you
my son, but you must have faith in me.”
“Yes, yes, I trust you!?
“Let go of the branch,” boomed the voice.
After a long pause the man shouted, “Is
there anyone else up there?”
Wednesday Night Trivia
Are you looking for an entertaining evening
on a Wednesday night? The Station
Neighbourhood Pub hosts a night of trivia
at 7 pm every Wednesday.
The place is pretty busy as it is a lot of fun
and we all like to think we are pretty good
at remembering things (as it turns out I am
not all that good at it).
Email rob@valleypeak.ca
The cost is only $2/player for teams up to
six players. All the entry money goes into
the prize kitty along with some sponsored
prizes.
Good food, good people and good times
makes for a wonderful Wednesday evening.
Call 250-341-7243
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FAIRMONT
Rockies Hockey
The Columbia Valley Rockies held their
awards ceremony last weekend at Copper
Point Resort. Several players received
awards; Michael Cardinal, Ryan St. Jean,
Connor McKay, Giovanni Sambrielaz, Harrison Davies, Nolan Jackie Menard, Davin
Burton and Colby Sherlock. Good job guys.
Volunteer awards were presented to Al
Miller, Greg Geiger and Kelly Eklund.
Thanks to everyone involved in a great
season by the Rockies. I am anticipating
some exciting hockey again next season.
Medical Technology
My doctor is pretty technologically advanced. He told me to take two aspirin and
text him in the morning.
Names We’ve Heard
10 Sharon Stone, Chuck Norris
11 Johnny Knoxville
12 Liza Minnelli, James Taylor
13 Neil Sedaka, William H. Macy
14 Billy Crystal, Albert Einstein
15 Fabio, Jimmy Swaggart
16 Jerry Lewis
Local Celebrities
11 Pieter Jansen, Deb Dakin
12 Meredith Hackler
13 Don Reynolds, Pat Findlater,
Naomi Brown-John
14 Wendy Jansen, Greg Scheffer,
Victoria Johansen, Noah Darraugh,
Tony Campenalla
15 Anne Riches, Miriam Mose
16 Sabina Cote
Submit your free birthday or anniversary greetings to rob@valleypeak.ca or
call 250-341-7243
Hwy 93/95
250-345-2166
Live Jams
Thursdays
Open 5-10 pm, Wed, Thurs, Sun.
5-11 pm Friday & Saturday
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Great Specials
See what We Do at Hoodoo
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Tuesday-Sunday
8 am-3 pm
Catering Services
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Steamed Milk, Espresso, Peppermint Syrup,
Toasted Marshmallow Syrup, Chocolate Syrup,
Topped with Whipped Cream.
Mocha cream tea
A tea that tastes like a mocha! A Red Roobibos tea with
a creamy mocha flavour from coffee beans and hazelnut.
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March 10-16, 2016
Lunch ’til Late
Kitchen Open
to 10 pm Daily,
11 pm Fri/Sat
The pickups
Monday, March 14, 7-9 pm
Open mic
FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS
Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm.
3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7 pm.
Located in Library Basement.
Museum Hours
Tuesday, noon-4 pm, 7-9 pm.
Thrift Store Hours
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.
Invermere Library hours
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm.
Wednesday, 10 am-8 pm.
Radium Library Hours
Tuesday, 6-8 pm.
Wed, Thurs. 1-4 pm
Saturday, 10 am–1 pm.
Invermere Camera Club
On Facebook
Every Thursday
Storytime at Invermere Public Library 10:30 am. 250342-6416.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Pleiades Spa, 11 am-noon.
Carpet Bowling & more. Radium Hall, 1:30-4 pm
Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 1:15 pm. 342-8255.
Yoga, Radium Seniors’/Community Hall, 6:30-8 pm.
Meditation, 7 pm, Allison, Mountain Om Yoga &
Wellness Studio, Free for seniors and ages 13-17.
Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, Judo Hall, 250-341-7113.
Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $35, 6:30 pm.
Trivia, Bear’s Paw Grill, Fairmont Lodge, 7 pm.
‘Name That Tune’, Copper City Saloon, 8 pm.
Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm.
Open Jam at the Hoodoo Grill.
2nd Thursday of Every Month
Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1227.
3rd Thursday of Every Month
Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting at Heritage
Inn in Cranbrook at 7 pm.
Every Friday
Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall at 1 pm.
Friday Night Magic, Main Street Fun & Games.
Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm.
Drop-in Curling, 7-9 pm.
Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, Invermere Hall, 250-341-7113.
Drop-In Defining Yoga, Healing, 7:30 pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8
pm. 342-2424.
Karaoke, Whitehouse Pub, 9:30 pm.
Last Friday Every Month
Soup & a Bun, Edgewater Legion, noon.
Every Saturday
Men’s ‘Promise Keepers’ Breakfast, 7 am, Alliance
Church.
Storytime at Invermere Public Library 11 am. 342-6416.
Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228.
Crib, Edgewater Legion, 7:30 pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 625 4 St. 250-342-2424.
Every Sunday
Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am.
Carpet Bowling & more. Radium Hall, 1:30-4 pm.
Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228.
Jiu Jitsu, 6-8 pm, Invermere Hall, 250-341-7113.
Badminton, drop-in, $5, DTSS, 7:30-10 pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 625 4 St. 250-342-2424.
Every Monday
ICAN Open noon to 4 pm or call 250-341-7888..
Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm.
Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall at 7 pm.
Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.
Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255.
Every Tuesday
Purcell Mountain Painters meet at Invermere Seniors’
Hall from 9 am to 1 pm.
Yoga Basics Introduction, Pleiades Spa, 11 am-noon.
Card Games & more. Radium Hall, 1:30-4 pm.
Drop-in Curling, 2-4 pm
Meditation, 6:30 pm, Allison, Mountain Om Yoga &
Wellness Studio, Free for seniors and ages 13-17.
Cubs & Beavers, 6-7 pm, J. A. Laird. 341-3983.
Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 625 4 St. 250-342-2424.
1st Tuesday of Every Month
MS Support Group, 7 pm, Christ Church Trinity.
1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month
OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth
control, STI testing. 6:30-8:30 pm. 250-688-6787.
Every Wednesday
Columbia Valley Play Association, ages 0-school,
Invermere Community Hall, free, 9-11 am.
Rotary Club of Invermere, Curling Centre, 11:45 am.
Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall at 1 pm.
Free Meditation, 6:30 pm, Do Nothing Floatation.
Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm.
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Limited Quantities Available
Call 250-342-6226 or
1-877-342-6226
Email chris@nstarhw.ca
Monday, March 21
KARAOKE THURSDAYS
Badminton, drop-in, $5, Laird School, 7-9 pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 625 4 St. 250-342-2424.
1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month
Radium Rotary, 8 am, Radium Resort.
March 8, Tuesday
Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub.
March 9, Wednesday
Baseball registration, Invermere Hall, 5-7 pm.
Trivia Night at The Station, 7 pm.
March 10, Thursday
Larchwood Lake Info Session, Service B.C., 2 pm.
Trivia, Bear’s Paw Grill, Fairmont Lodge, 7 pm.
Karaoke, Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm.
‘Name That Tune’, Copper City Saloon, 8 pm.
March 11, Friday
Steak Sandwich Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm.
March 12, Saturday
St. Pat’s Tea & Bake Sale, 2 pm, Christ Church Trinity.
The Station Pub Glow Curling, 7:30 pm.
March 13, Sunday
Daylight Saving Time, ‘Spring Ahead’ 1 hour at 2 am.
March 15, Tuesday
Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub.
March 16, Wednesday
Baseball registration, Invermere Hall, 5-7 pm.
Trivia Night at The Station, 7 pm.
March 17, Thursday
Trivia, Bear’s Paw Grill, Fairmont Lodge, 7 pm.
Karaoke, Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm.
‘Name That Tune’, Copper City Saloon, 8 pm.
March 18, Friday
Roast Beef Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm.
March 18-20, Friday-Sunday
Canal Flats Fun Curling, 250-349-5617.
March 19, Saturday
Easter Storytime and Crafts, Radium Library, 10 am.
ICAN AGM, Lakeview Meadows Rec Centre, 10 am.
St. Patrick’s Tea & Bake Sale, Radium Hall, 2 pm.
Yuk Yuk’s On Tour, Horsethief Creek Pub, 9:30 pm.
March 21, Monday
Concert Duo, Christ Church Trinity, 8 pm.
March 22, Tuesday
World Water Day.
March 25, Friday
Reel Paddle Film Festival, PanoGreat Hall, 5-7 pm.
March 26, Saturday
Wedding Blender, Eagle Ranch, 10 am-3 pm.
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