- The Valley Peak

When was the last time that no Canadian teams
made the Stanley Cup playoffs?
(Answer on page 7)
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April 7-13, 2016 Volume 14 Issue 15
Final Trivia Night
This Wednesday, April 6 is the final night
for this season of trivia at the Station
Neighbourhood Pub. It has been a great
event every Wednesday with lots of fun
had by everyone.
The final night will cost $5/person and the
prizes will be huge. It is going to be very
busy so entry is on a first-come, firstserved basis only. There will be no reservations! Trivia begins at 7 pm.
Thanks to all the participants and to the
prize sponsors. Good work by Richard
putting this together every week through
the winter.
Relationships
“You are impossible!” said the wife to her
husband as they lie in bed.
“No, I’m not. I’m next to impossible!”
Slo-Pitch Meeting
The Invermere Adult Slo-Pitch Captains’
Meeting is this Thursday, April 7 at 7:30
pm at the Invermere Fire Hall. All teams
should have at least one representative at
the meeting.
New players and new teams are invited to
attend. The meeting will offer an opportunity to review last season and get organized for the upcoming season.
Canal Flats Wilderness Banquet
The Canal Flats Wilderness Club is holding
their annual Trophy Competition Banquet
and Dance this Saturday, April 9 at the
Canal Flats Civic Centre.
The doors open at 6 pm and dinner is at 7
pm followed by awards and dancing to live
music by ‘Valley Forged’. There will be
raffles, door prizes, a ladies’ table & more.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for ages 17
and under or $80 for a family (2 adults plus
kids). Call 250-349-5478 or 349-8215 for
tickets and information.
Sing and Celebrate
This Sunday, April 10 at 7 pm swing by the
Alliance Church for a ‘Sing and Celebrate’
session. On the second Sunday of every
month a few folks get together to worship
through hymns and fellowship (and sweet
desserts). Everyone is welcome.
No Proof
Please accept my apologies for any errors
in this issue. My proof reader is away on
holidays.
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Enjoy our SPORTS LOUNGE
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ADULT SLO-PITCH
Invermere League
Captains’ Meeting
Thursday,
April 7, 7:30 pm
Invermere Fire Hall
New teams & players welcome.
cvslopitch@gmail.com
Call 250-341-7243
April 7-13, 2016
The Truth About Cancer
Cancer is a brutal blight on humanity right
now and a lack of knowledge by everyone
is a huge issue. There are so many factors
that can contribute to it but it is primarily a
breakdown of our immune systems.
‘The Truth About Cancer: A Global Quest’
is a nine-part docu-series currently showing in the DTSS Theatre due to the efforts
of a small group of locals.
Episode 1 referred to Chemotherapy and
Pharmaceutical monopolies. Episode 2 (I
attended) was about facts and fiction,
breast cancer, hormones and essential
oils. It was incredible interesting and hopeful. The first 2 shows can be seen online
for free. I recommend watching them.
Episode 3 shows this Thursday, April 7 at
7 pm at DTSS. It is about viruses, stem
cells, GMO’s and more.
Donations will be accepted at the door to
help cover the cost of the series.
Riddliculous
In Europe, an electric train is travelling
northwest at a speed of 80 km/h. It is travelling through a wind that is blowing southwest at a speed of 20 km/h. Which direction will the smoke from the train’s engine
be pointing?
See page 8.
Cannibals
There was a fantastic movie about a cannibal who ate his mother-in-law. They called
it ‘Gladiator’.
Live Music
‘Spirit Quest’ will be performing live at the
Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium this Monday, April 11 from 7 to 9 pm. They are very
talented.
Check out ‘Fun and Games’ Night on
Tuesdays and Karaoke on Thursdays.
‘The Horse’ is a great place to dine on
Sundays as a portion of their food sales go
towards local charities every Sunday.
This pub is the place to be many nights a
week.
Seniors’ Luncheon
Next Thursday, April 14, is the April Seniors’ Luncheon at Branch 71, Invermere of
the Royal Canadian Legion.
The cost is only $5 but reservations are
required. Book your spot now by calling
250-342-9281, extension 1227.
Business Opportunity for
Hair/Nail Professionals:
Looking for Licensed Hair Stylist and/or
Gel Nail Technician to co-op/job share/rent
chair in established salon in Invermere.
Own clientele preferred.
All scenarios will be considered.
Please forward your information and
questions to: windingdown2016@gmail.com
For Sale
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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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.
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
April 7-13, 2016
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Robservations
SLOPITCH MEETING
THURSDAY 7:30 PM
FIRE HALL
Lately I have been working on a bit of a
journey to find more happiness in my life.
You may have noticed that I write about it
often. I have been doing lots of inspirational reading, spiritual reading and attending the Alliance Church.
And the same messages keep coming to
me from every angle. Number one is to
give. Just give. Give your time, your energy, your cherished items and more. If
you know someone needs something and
you have it, why not give it to them? It is
right there in front of you. Joy from giving.
Experience it.
Number two is to not worry about what
others are up to. As in ‘quit judging people’. It is not our place. Consider that we
are all on separate journeys and we all
believe that what we are doing is the right
thing. It is not up to me to tell you what I
think you are doing wrong. You will figure
your life out on your own and grow from
the experiences.
And it definitely has been helping me. Letting go of others’ lives helps a lot. And
well, giving is an amazing experience.
Really.
The Boss
“Tetanus. Measles. Flu!” shouted the doctor.
“What’s up?” I asked the nurse.
“As always,” she replied. “The doctors like
to call the shots around here.”
Volunteer Appreciation
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Next week, April 10-16, is Volunteer Appreciation Week. To help celebrate the
Columbia Valley is hosting a Volunteer
Appreciation Party on Thursday, April 14, 6
-8:30 pm at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre.
All volunteers are welcome to come enjoy
live music, delectable appies and volunteer
gifts. This is an amazing opportunity for
groups to have their volunteers recognized.
Volunteer and non-profit organizations are
being asked to contribute $40 towards the
costs to ensure that their volunteers are
included.
Please contact Laurie at 250-342-2845 or
email info@valleyfoundation.ca by April 11
to register your group.
Then reach out to all your volunteers and
invite them to a wonderful evening.
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Will you be the next Multi-Millionaire?
Which part of the mint plant is used for mint sauces?
What is a fox’s tail called?
Clint Eastwood starred in ‘The Outlaw Josey ______’.
What unit is used to measure horses?
What is the name of a pirate’s sword?
What was the Lone Ranger’s horse’s name?
Answers are
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33rd ANNUAL DTSS
BIG BAND DANCE
Saturday, April 9
Invermere Community Hall
Cocktails 7:30 pm, Dance 8:00 pm
Buffet 10:15 pm
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY-$25
Tickets at Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy,
Majestic U-Brew, from any Band Student
or by calling 250-342-9213 ext. 4503
Annual Trophy Competition
Banquet & Dance
Canal Flats Civic Centre
Saturday, April 9
Doors Open at 6 pm
BBQ Steak Dinner at 7 pm
Live Music by Valley Forged
Door Prizes, Raffles
Ladies’ Table
Tickets
1. Leaves
Adult $30
Under 17 $10
Family (2 adults plus kids) $80
250-349-5478
250-349-8215
BUY - SELL - CONSIGN
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(Bavin Glass building)
250-341-5316 or 778-526-4812
Email tex@cyberlink.ca
MIKE 250-409-4348
507 B 7th Ave Invermere
(beside the Laundromat)
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
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LOOK GOOD & FEEL GOOD
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April 7-13, 2016
Watson’s
Waddle
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EW
N
SPICY HABANERO
CHICKEN BURGER
Open Daily 6 am - 8 pm
I heard an
incredible
thing on the
fishing boat
last
week.
Rob had a friend out for the first time and
they were discussing dogs (Tilly and I are
a bit of a workload getting set up on a boat
but once we settle, it’s all good).
Richard had rescued a dog a year or so
ago and I myself am a rescued dog. Richard said that he will always get rescue
dogs from now on. He figured the work
load was pretty minimal compared to training a puppy from scratch.
I totally agree. When Rob and Trudi took
me in, I was a nervous wreck. But now
after a few months I am so trustful of my
new home. They feed me, walk me and
most importantly, love me. What a life.
It is so easy to be a good dog when it is
coming from love. I rarely bark anymore,
come when called and my tail is wagging
constantly. I have everyone wrapped
around my paw. Thanks to all the loving
pet owners out there.
What Year Was It?
The Beatles released ‘I Want to Hold Your
Hand’, the first Lear Jet took flight, pull
tabs for cans, the Smiley Face symbol and
lava lamps were invented and the first NHL
draft took place in Montreal. John F. Kennedy was assassinated, Martin Luther King
gave the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, Johhny
Depp was born and General Hospital debuted. What year was it? See page 9.
Cell Phones
Lambert-Kipp
Pharmacy
J. Douglas Kipp, B.Sc. (Pharm)
Laura Kipp, Pharm D.
Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm)
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
I often find it very tiring and boring to shop
for a new cell phone. That is until I decide
to take an app.
Pasta Nights
Every Tuesday night enjoy a $9.95 pasta
special at the Best Western Invermere Inn.
The kitchen opens at 3 pm and they will
offer a different special each week.
There will be drink specials as well with
great prices on Arrowhead Blonde Bombshell, Nelson Harvest Moon and rum
highballs.
A great deal on a great meal every Tuesday in Invermere.
DINE AT
‘THE VIEW’
Restaurant
250-341-3392
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, CONSTRUCTION
Maintenance, Repairs, Security/Insurance Checks
Until April 30, ‘The Ridge’
Green Fees (including cart & range)
will be $30 after 1 pm (Mon-Thur).
$5 will be donated to the
Westside Legacy Trail
250-342-7171
Parkside Place
WE ARE BLOOMING
IN COLOUR
SPRING 2016
SEE YOU HERE
COLUMBIA VALLEY GOOD FOOD CO-OP
Monthly fresh fruits & vegetables.
Available to anyone in the valley.
Cost is only $6
Sign up and pay by the second
Wednesday of each month.
Distribution on the third Wednesday.
Call Family Dynamix
at 250-342-5566
FILL THIS SPACE!
With your ad, not mine.
4. Hands
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April 7-13, 2016
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Ladies’ Night Out
DTSS BIG BAND DANCE
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
INVERMERE HALL
Fairmont Vacation Villas
at Mountainside:
We are now accepting full time, part time,
and student applications for housekeeping
in anticipation of our busy season.
Experience is not necessary but an excellent
attitude is. Motivated, energetic and
resourceful applicants will be considered
for training regardless of experience.
Applicants for all positions must be able to
work Friday to Monday as these are our
check in and check- out days.
Wage depends on experience and position.
Must have own transportation.
WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYER
Please contact Debbie Clark
Phone-250-345-6341 ext #22
Fax – 250-345-6299 or
Email – debbiec@mountainsidevillas.com
Mountainside Vacation Villas
5247 Fairmont Creek Road
Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
V0B 1L1
Another fantastic evening planned for the
ladies of the valley at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church. The Ladies’ Night
Out Spring Event brings inspiration guest
speaker Marnie Rilling discussing ‘Heart
Clutter’.
There will also be a special musical performance plus a presentation from ‘Home
Made Perfect’.
It is at the Church on Monday, April 23.
These amazing events sell out quickly as
they are full of fun and friendship (desserts
and beverages don’t hurt either). The gentlemen of the Church will b dressed up to
serve coffee and tea to the girls.
Tickets are $15 from ‘Inspire Floral Boutique’ (located in the old ‘Book Bar’) or by
calling Eileen at 250-270-1275.
English Delivery
After the epidural the wife began to speak,
“I’m...we’ve…don’t…won’t…can’t…”
The husband shouted to the nurse, “Get
ready. The contractions are coming quickly
now!”
Golf Legacy
SPRING FITNESS
New Location
503-7th Ave,
Invermere
‘Mountain Om’
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils
of plants to deliver concentrated
herbal medicine to the body.
It can be used in the air, or applied to the skin
within the massage lotion.
It is included with all of our massages.
Just another way we like to help you feel great!
Call us at 250-347-2121 or
Book online at barehandsdayspa.ca.
Copper Point Golf Club is extending their
offer of golf at ‘The Ridge’ for only $30
(including driving range and power cart) for
the month of April.
Five dollars from each green fee will go to
the Westside Legacy Trail.
The offer is good for Monday to Thursday,
after 1 pm.
Thanks to the folks at Copper Point Golf
Club for all their community contributions
and partnerships. Both ‘The Ridge’ and
‘The Point’ courses are in great shape
already. Book your tee time at 250-3413392.
SPRING FLOWERS
PASTORS:
Lead: Trevor Hagan
Associate: Matt Moore
Sunday, April 10, 10:30 am
‘HEAVENLY HEADLINES
JESUS VANISHES’
Pastor Matt Moore ministering
“K.I.D.S.” Church available (age 3 to grade 7)
Sing & Celebrate-7 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, April 8, 6:30 pm
BAKED CHICKEN 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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NOW HIRING!
Front Counter Attendants
Kitchen Helpers
Full Time or Part Time
Apply in Person or
email dqinvermere@yahoo.ca
Email rob@valleypeak.ca
Call 250-341-7243
Butterfly Gala
The Fourth Annual Hospice Butterfly Gala
will be held on Saturday, April 30 at the
Radium Resort Banquet Hall.
There will be a 3-course dinner with live
music by Bruce Childs, a dance and DJ,
silent live and dessert auctions and lots of
fun times.
Tickets are $50 and all proceeds go to the
Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley.
Find them at Circle Café, Smoking Waters
Coffee Company, Meet on Higher
Grounds, Sobeys and the Canal Flats Village Office.
Perceptive
“You seem to have a problem with your
back,” said the doctor.
“Really?” asked Quasimodo. “How can you
tell so easily?”
“It’s a hunch.”
Inside ICAN
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6. Silver
Fair Prices
250-409-9663
April 7-13, 2016
Teego here reporting from ICAN Rescue
and Adoption Facility. April is ‘Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals’ month, and here at
ICAN, even though we practice these values every month, we wanted to emphasize
the importance to all of our supporters.
Please remember that all animals have
feelings too. If you come across an animal
alone that seems scared, lost, abandoned
or unwell, please call ICAN right away at
250-341-7888.
If possible try to get a photo and see
where the animal takes off, and we’ll try
connecting them back with their family or
adopting them into a loving home if their
family isn’t located.
The Thrifty Reporter
April 10 to 16, 2016 is National Volunteer
Week, a time to celebrate and thank all
volunteers, especially the ones at the Invermere Thrift Store.
The store is run fully by volunteers and in
2015 the 81 volunteers logged 16,500 volunteer hours. That is amazing! Without
them there would not be a thrift store so
successful that $1,424,278 could be donated to the valley’s health care services.
A volunteer action is like a stone thrown in
a lake; its effect has a direct impact. At the
same time, like ripples, volunteer efforts
reach out far and wide to improve communities. Our Thrift Store volunteers do this
and they rock!
Downtown Invermere
250-342-9661
Daily Lunch
Specials
Full Deli, Fresh BBQ-Ready Meats,
Salads, Light Lunches.
In-house made Sausage & Bratwurst
Monday-Saturday 9 am-6 pm.
KONIG MEAT & SAUSAGE COMPANY
TRAVEL WORLD LTD.
FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS
See it on the Internet & bring us the details.
We will Match or better the price.
PLUS $25 off for booking with us.
TRAVEL TAKE ALONGS
For All Your Luggage & Travel Accessories
20% Off All Luggage
#3-755 13th Street, Invermere, BC
250-342-6978
OPEN
Monday to
Saturday
8:30 am to
5:30 pm
►CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS
►WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT
►TIRE SERVICES
►Brakes, mufflers, suspensions, air conditioning,
propane conversion, fuel injection and more!
250-342-9424 or walkersrepair@cyberlink.bc.ca
LIVE WELL
AT HOME!
417-10th Avenue
Chisel Peak Centre
Phone 250-342-8877
Fax 250-342-8897
Cell/emergency 250-342-5129
Email pharmasave@cyberlink.bc.ca
WHERE
WAS I?
Can you guess
where this
photo was taken?
Answer on page 11
Four Seasons For All Reasons
UNIQUE GIFT BASKETS
DELIVERED NEAR & FAR
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
JAYNE MAGRI
250-342-3160
www.itsawrapgiftbaskets.ca
info@itsawrapgiftbaskets.ca
April 7-13, 2016
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Burlesque is Back!
TRUTH ABOUT CANCER
THURSDAY 7 PM
DTSS THEATRE
THE STATION
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
FINAL
TRIVIA NIGHT
Wednesday, April 6
7 pm start
No Reservations!
First Come, First Served
$5/Person
Huge Prizes
250-342-5557
The burlesque show last fall at the
Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium was a
huge success. That means there is another one coming on Saturday, April 23, at
the same venue.
Burlesque is funny, sexy and very entertaining with lots of great music, dance
moves and skits.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the
door.
Canadian Sports Trivia Answer
The last (and only) time that no Canadian
teams made the Stanley Cup playoffs was
in 1970, 46 years ago. That was the year
that Booby Orr scored his famous ‘airtime’
goal against St. Louis.
LET US PROMO YOUR LOGO!
Come see what colour of shirt, hat or
coat looks best with your logo on it.
We have lots to check out!
PROUDLY PRINTING THE VALLEY PEAK
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email: bonnie@peacockembroidery.ca
Math Quiz
There are three types of people; those who
can count and those who can’t.
Mommy’s Coming
I am full of nervous excitement. My Mom is
coming to visit. It has been quite a while
since she has found her way to the Columbia Valley. I think she prefers to visit the
kids with kids (her grandkids).
She will be attending the DTSS Big Band
Dance as she wants to see Abby playing
the saxophone. She may even catch one
of Maddy’s soccer practices, something
that she endured with me for years.
It will be her first meeting with Watson, the
awesome Bassett hound as well. She has
already met and loves Matilda.
So I have 4 days to tidy my place and organize my life. Moms have expectations
and we all love to impress them.
Shout Out
Thanks to Mary Smith for a calendar with
Mark Twain quotes and quips.
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Parts and Repairs
Mobile Service Available
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3. Wales
Call 250-341-7243
April 7-13, 2016
Housekeepers Needed
Check out the ad on page 5 for Mountainside Vacation Villas in Fairmont. They are
looking for full and part time employees to
join their housekeeping team. Student applicants are also welcome.
Mountainside offers a competitive compensation package with some great advantages for working there. They are a yearround employer with good opportunities.
Check the ad for contact information.
Riddliculous Answer
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
(from page 2) This is a bit of a tricky one.
80 km/h northwest combined with 20 km/h
southwest means nothing really. The train
is electric and therefore the engine does
not generate any smoke.
Coming Home
250-342-3004
‘ANNIE’S GRILL’
Caters to all your food
and beverage needs.
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Player Friendly, Affordable, Walkable!
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Lifeguard Training Level 2
Intro to Paragliding
Spanish Level 3
Tips & Tricks for your Android Device
Traffic Control
Core Hunter
TABATA BootCamp
Beaded Earrings
Ladies Automotive
April 15
April 15
April 18
April 27
April 28
April 29
May 2
May 3
May 3
The CV Arts CInefest program presents
‘Coming Home’ this Tuesday, April 12 at 7
pm at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre. The
doors open at 6 pm.
‘Coming Home’ is a dramatic story of a
teacher in China whose husband is taken
away by authorities. It brings love, tragedy
and heart-breaking betrayal to the screen.
Tickets are $12 ($11 for CV Arts members,
$5 for 13 years and under) at the door.
Enjoy fresh hot popcorn and other ‘theatre’
snacks as well as a choice of various beverages (Pynelogs is licensed). It will be a
nice evening.
Happy Couple
What do you call it when two folks in an
institution become a couple?
A committed relationship.
Good Food Co-op
Get registered by Wednesday, April 13 for
this month’s Good Food Co-op. The cost is
only $6 for a package of mixed produce.
Healthy and affordable.
Register at Family Dynamix, 250-3425566.
Slow Food Canada
The Slow Food Canada National Summit
is being held right here in the Columbia
Valley this week from Wednesday, April 6
to Sunday, April 10. The summit includes
several events including a pig roast and
barn dance, Arrowhead beer tasting and a
gala dinner.
You can find out more by going to their
website, www.slowfood.ca and clicking on
‘events’.
Light, Sound & Vibrational Therapies
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INVERMERE INDUSTRIAL PARK
250-342-9316
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.
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April 7-13, 2016
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Local Pest Control
FINAL TRIVIA NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
THE STATION PUB
5. Cutlass
Having a problem with pests in the valley?
How about an issue with weeds? Talk to
the local professional, Darren, at
‘Invermere Pest Control’.
‘IPC’ specializes in weed and pest solutions for both residential and commercial
properties. They know how to deal with
infestations right here in the valley.
You can go and check out the website at
www.invermerepc.com or give Darren a
call at 250-688-1235.
The Year It Was
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
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(from page 4) In 1963, a new home cost
$12,650, a car was $3,233 and the average annual income was $5,807. The first
James Bond movie, ‘Dr. No’ was released,
Lester B. Pearson became Prime Minister,
Lamborghini was founded and Patsy Cline
left us in a plane crash.
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NOTICE of
Watermain
Flushing
The municipality will be flushing its
community water system for 8 weeks
beginning the week of April 15.
This program, carried out twice yearly, is
necessary to maintain the quality of
our water supply.
There may be some short interruptions in the
water service and temporary discoloration of
water as a result of the sediment and organic
materials that are being flushed
from the water mains.
During this period, disinfection by
chlorination will be continued.
To assist the Public Works Department during the flushing operation, users are advised
that if they are experiencing persistent discoloration or odour problems with the water,
to immediately notify the Municipal Office
and explain the nature of the problem.
The District apologizes for any inconveniences caused by this operation.
For further information, please telephone the
municipal office at 250-342-9281.
when
calling the
office for
Do you remember the days when you
couldn’t record a TV show?
It wasn’t even remotely possible.
League Champions
Congratulations to the 100 Mile House
Wranglers of the Kootenay International
Junior Hockey league on winning this
year’s league championship. They defeated the Kimberley Dynamiters four
games to one in the finals.
This is only the Wranglers’ third year in the
KIJHL so winning the championship is a
great accomplishment. Go Rockies go!
Mark Twain Said
There are many great quotes out there and
Mark Twain came up with quite a few. He
was a wise and funny kind of guy.
‘It is better to keep your mouth closed and
let people think you are a fool than to open
it and remove all doubt’.
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Ads are very affordable and usually come
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Readers love the jokes, riddles, puzzles,
trivia and more.
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Baked Chicken Dinner
The Invermere Legion’s Friday night dinner
this week (April 8) is baked chicken with
green salad, vegetables, Schwartzie’s potatoes and dessert.
I love Schwartzies’s potatoes. I had never
heard of them until Trudi introduced them
into my life. It is a delicious hashbrown,
cheese and mushroom casserole type
dish.
Reservations are recommended at 250342-9517. Thanks to everyone who attended the pork festival last Friday.
Where I Was
The photo on page 6 shows Watson and
another sweet dog at Ivy House for puppy
therapy for the residents. Thanks to ICAN
for organizing these days. Call 250-3417888 if you are interested in participating.
Men’s Night
COLUMBIA VALLEY FOOD BANK
TOP TEN ITEMS WISH LIST
Peanut Butter Canned Fruit
Canned Tuna or Salmon
Spaghetti Sauce Canned Tomatoes
Pork and Beans Boxed Cereal
Tomato Sauce Canned Soup
Canned Vegetables
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A great venue for events of all sizes.
Up to 600 people on the floor.
Up to 120 people in the lounge.
Kitchen available.
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invermerecurling@shaw.ca
April 7-13, 2016
Windermere Valley Golf Course is in full
swing mode now. It is a fun, affordable,
family-friendly golf course with a wonderful
staff on hand. Plus they have Anne Riches
in the kitchen.
Men’s night is happening on Thursday
afternoons, beginning at 1:30 pm. It is a
fun group of guys and friendly competition
for all skill levels.
You can book your tee time at Windermere
at 250-342-3004.
Herd It
The rancher told me he had 200 cattle. He
thought there was 196 until he rounded
them up.
Read It, Believe It
With last week bringing April Fool’s Day, it
was an interesting adventure. Many folks
believe everything that they read, no matter what the source. Especially on the
Internet.
There was a Facebook posting about the
government passing law regarding no kids
allowed home alone unless they were 15
years or older. It was a bit lengthy and
detailed but at the end it clearly said it was
an April fool’s joke.
Some readers became quite excited. Their
passion was so high that they didn’t read
the whole article but were quick to comment on how bad that would make things.
I saw a great joke regarding how April 1 is
the only day of the year that people question anything they read or hear.
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Looking for summer fun?
Love musical theatre?
Call Barry Moore at 250-347-9668
Or Anne Jardine at 250-347-9860
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22th for delivery
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Happy Birthday
A huge ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dick Scott. Dick
is turning 88 years old this Thursday, April
7. It should be quite the celebration on
Men’s Night at Windermere Valley Golf
Course. Congratulations Dick.
A belated to my niece in Kelowna. Sydney
turned sweet 16 on April 1. Happy birthday
young lady.
And ‘Happy Birthday’ to my Mom, Edith
Dunn, on April 13.
And of course a happy birthday to anyone
celebrating a birthday on any day. Enjoy
the success of getting through another
year. Enjoy your day.
Great Rental Venue
The curling season is over in Invermere
which opens up an amazing venue for social gatherings. The upstairs lounge can
hold up to 120 people for meetings, weddings , conferences and more. It is very
affordable and offers a fully licensed bar,
billiards, shuffleboard, foosball and darts.
The ice surface area can also be booked
for larger events. It can hold up to 600 people (now that’s a party). Both areas can be
decorated quite elegantly. Call 250-3423315 for more information.
Email rob@valleypeak.ca
fundraisers, festivals, local events and
more. It is awesome.
Just as amazing is the talent that passes
through the local venues. I can’t even begin to name them all but nearly every one
of them turns out to be a fantastic show.
Take advantage of the shows that we get.
Spend an evening out listening to some
live music. It is good for your soul.
Quite the Concept
I was trying to wrap my head around the
Earth the other day. It is quite the concept
that as we wander around in our daily lives,
we are actually on a ball that is hurtling
through space at thousands of miles an
hour. Think about that.
Head Games
The brain is an incredible thing. It has a lot
of control over us. At least me, anyways.
Golf is a perfect example. It can be a pretty
easy game sometimes; that is until the
brain gets involved (like most sports).
I seem to be able to stress myself into
some really poor golf shots. A bit of frustration and the next shot gets worse. A drop
in confidence and it really falls apart.
I had a great chuckle the other day at my
buddy’s comment, “Golf will probably be a
lot more fun with dementia. We will actually
be able to forget that last shot and just
move forward”.
Musically Inclined
Part of writing The Valley Peak is trying to
take in most of the events in the valley so I
have plenty to share with the readers. It is
amazing how much musical talent there is
within this valley, groups that play at all the
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Tuesday-Sunday
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Catering Services
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Body Thermostat
The hypothalamus is the thermostat of the
body. When we are cold it restricts blood
vessels to conserve heat.
When we are hot it opens blood vessels to
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It also controls sweat glands and shivering.
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French Math
Why do they only use one egg for an omelet in Quebec?
Because in Quebec, one egg is an oeuf.
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Names We’ve Heard
7 Russell Crowe, Jackie Chan
8 Patricia Arquette, Julian Lennon
9 Dennis Quaid, Rachel Stevens
10 Omar Sharif, Steven Seagal
11 Tricia Helfer, Joss Stone
12 Andy Garcia, Shannen Doherty
13 Vince Gill, Thomas Jefferson
Local Celebrities
7 Sue Ruault, Dick Scott
8 Walter & Glenda Verge anniversary
9 Mark Renzetti, Don Jumaga, Dan Marshall,
Pat Godlien, Jenifer Morera
10 Doris Hansen, Kristine Vogel
11 Norma Sadler, Glenda Verge
12 Bev Beingessner, Sandy Woods,
Bob Hickey, Lorne Hansen, Geoff Tristram
13 Greg Mantyka, Sue Hoyne,
Jessica Fairhart, Edith Dunn
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Live Jams
Thursdays
Open 5-10 pm, Wed, Thurs, Sun.
5-11 pm Friday & Saturday
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Great Specials
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‘Quote of the Day’
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April 7-13, 2016
Lunch ’til Late
Kitchen Open
to 10 pm Daily,
11 pm Fri/Sat
‘Spirit quest’
Monday, April 11, 7-9 pm
‘Open mic’
Monday, April 18
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
Purcell Mountain Painters meet behind Grant’s Foods, 9
am to 1 pm.
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.
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
SPRING CLEANING!?
Rakes, shovels, pruners,
edgers, gloves, garbage
bags, bins, wheelbarrows,
lawn mowers, weed
whackers, hoses, brooms,
fertilizers and more!
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.
Purcell Mountain Painters meet behind Grant’s Foods, 9
am to 1 pm.
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 behind Grant’s Foods, 9
am to 1 pm.
Yoga Basics Introduction, Pleiades Spa, 11 am-noon.
Card Games & more. Radium Hall, 1:30-4 pm.
Pasta Night, Best Western Invermere Inn.
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.
KARAOKE THURSDAYS
Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm.
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.
April 6, Wednesday
Final Trivia Night at The Station, 7 pm.
April 7, Thursday
‘The Truth About Cancer’, DTSS, 7 pm.
Adult Slopitch Meeting, 7:30 pm, Invermere Fire Hall.
Name the Tune, Copper City Saloon, 8 pm.
Karaoke, Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm.
April 8, Friday
Baked Chicken Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm.
April 9, Saturday
DTSS Big Band Dance, Invermere Hall, 7:30 pm.
Canal Flats Wilderness Banquet, 349-5478.
April 10, Sunday
Sing & Celebrate, Alliance Church, 7 pm.
April 11, Monday
‘Spirit Quest’ live, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.
April 12, Tuesday
‘Coming Home’, Pynelogs, 7 pm.
Fun & Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub.
April 14, Thursday
Seniors’ Luncheon, Invermere Legion.
Volunteer Party, Pynelogs, 6-8:30 pm.
‘The Truth About Cancer’, DTSS, 7 pm.
April 15, Friday
Steak Sandwich Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm.
April 16, Saturday
Vendor Blender, Invermere Community Hall, 10-3.
April 17, Sunday
Vendor Blender, Invermere Community Hall, 10-3.
April 18. Monday
‘Open Mic’, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.
‘The Truth About Cancer’, DTSS, 7 pm.
April 23, Saturday
Burlesque at the Horsethief Creek Pub.
April 25, Monday
Ladies’ Night Out, Alliance Church, 6:50 pm.
April 30, Saturday
Hospice Butterfly Gala, Radium Resort, 6 pm.
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The Valley Peak with your information.
Improve local awareness and increase attendance
by emailing rob@valleypeak.ca.
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