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Your Weekly Source for News and Events
Vol. 4/Issue 46
The Columbia
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November 16, 2007
Valley
P IONEER
Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats
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REMEMBERING
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THAI DAYS
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Local veterans Ed Kluszny, Jim Ashworth
and Richard Engel were honoured guests
at Windermere Elementary School’s
Remembrance Day ceremony. Here they
are pictured having a cup of tea after the
event. See Page 4.
Photo by Rachel Pinder
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it can cause the flu was untrue.
The vaccine contains killed or inactive flu viruses
that cannot cause infection. Some of the side effects
More than 650 people who wanted to get a head can include mild redness and soreness in the injection
start in fighting the flu put their best arm forward at a area, and occasionally a person may have “flu-like”
symptoms for a couple of days. This is due to the imclinic in Invermere last week.
The flu shot clinic at Invermere Community mune system building up antibodies to the flu virus.
Invermere Public Health nurse Carolyn Hawes
Hall was organised by the Invermere Public Health
said
another
Unit, with help
misconception
from nurses from
is that a flu shot
Golden. There
will weaken the
were also clinics
immune system.
held at Edgewa“We are exter Legion and
posed to many
Canal Flats Medforeign bodies
ical Centre.
every day. Our
The flu shots
immune system
were given for free
can handle many
for people aged
foreign antigens
65 and over; chilat once. The flu
dren and adults
vaccine exposes
with
chronic
our bodies to
health
condiabout four to 10
tions;
health
care workers and GETTING IT IN THE ARM—Dieter Schmidt of Edgewater braved a antigens, whereas a case of strep
emergency
re- flu shot delivered by Invermere public health nurse Carolyn Hawes.
throat exposes
sponders; healthy
children aged six to 23 months; pregnant women in our bodies to about five times that many. Getting the
their third trimester; and residents of nursing homes flu will have a much greater effect on weakening the
immune system than taking the vaccine,” she said. The
and their caregivers.
The Invermere Public Health Unit put aside any three strains of flu in this year’s vaccine are the A-Hifears for people arriving at the clinic by handing out roshima or A-Wisconsin and the B-Malaysia-like virus
fact sheets. The information sheet told people the flu antigens. If you missed out, see Out and About on
shot is safe and effective and one misconception that Page 11 to find out where you can still get a shot.
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Pioneer Staff
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November 16, 2007
VALLEY NEWS
Survey of Area F says no to Jumbo
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
“Remember Clayoquot Sound,” might turn out
to be the rallying cry of opponents to Jumbo Glacier
Resort.
Area F Director Lillian Rose invoked the logging
of Clayoquot Sound, which resulted in the largest
act of civil disobedience in Canadian history, when
announcing the results of the survey she conducted
among her constituents in Area F.
According to the survey results, she said, 643 respondents said they opposed the resort proposal while
173 said they were in favor of it.
In response to provincial officials who stated that
it is too late in the application process for public input,
Director Rose said, “Remember Clayoquot Sound.”
“I always remind people of Clayoquot Sound,”
she said. “Nothing is impossible.”
In 1993, protestors attempting to stop the logging of an old-growth forest in Clayoquot engaged
in a massive campaign of peaceful civil disobedience,
including blocking access to logging sites, which re-
sulted in over 850 arrests.
According to Ms. Rose, regional district officials
received 1,084 responses to the simple one-question
survey which asked, “Do you support the Jumbo Glacier Resort development proceeding?”
Two hundred and sixty-eight reponses, she said,
were disqualified because they did not meet deadline
or eligibility requirements.
Conducted by regional district officials, the survey
respresents the most “official” attempt to gauge public
opinion on the topic.
The results of the survey, Director Rose explained,
will be forwarded to B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell
and a host of other provincial officials.
Charles Suenderman, a spokesman for The Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts, the provincial
ministry processing the resort application, said the results of a poll on Jumbo would not likely impact the
application at this late stage.
“The public consultation process for the Jumbo
Glacier Resort proposal was completed with the project approval by the Environmental Assessment Office
and the recent approval of the Resort Master Plan.”
Wildsight issued a press release this week, challenging statements made by Glacier Resorts vice-president
Grant Costello in which they claim he embellished
cooperation efforts between Glacier Resorts and the
Calgary Olympic Development Agency to continue to
train skiers on Farnham Glacier.
“Glacier Resorts’ claims reflect their desperate
struggle to round up public support for their project,”
said Wildsight spokesperson Kat Hatwig. “We can
only infer they are desperate and will say anything that
falsely implies support for their locally very unpopular
project.”
However, Chief Executive Jim Younker confirmed
that CODA is in the process of working out an agreement with Glacier Resorts to continue its high-performance training camp on Farnham Glacier.
Responding to requests for clarification, CODA
officials issued the following statement: “CODA is
committed to operating Camp Green on Farnham
Glacier in order to give Canadian athletes the opportunity to train at home and help propel them to the
international podium. We will continue to operate the
facility in an environmentally progressive manner.”
Cartwright runs for mayor in Canal Flats
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
Colin Cartwright
attended the Canal
Flats Council meeting
as a spectator Tuesday
night, having resigned
as councillor only days
before to meet the
deadline for filing as a
candidate for mayor—
a seat left vacant by his
old friend, Mayor John Tilley, who died in office in
September.
The Village of Canal Flats announced it would
hold a byelection to fill the office for the rest of
Mayor Tilley’s term. Mr. Cartwright is required to
resign his seat on council to run for the office.
“It’s a sort of unofficially official,” he said. “I
resigned from council with the intention of running.”
The two-term councillor said hadn’t intended
to run at this point in his life, but thought he might
consider it after Mayor Tilley had served a few more
terms and retired from office. Mayor Tilley’s unexpected death, he said, caused him to reconsider.
“I think I am quite capable and ready enough,”
he said. “I have been involved in the community my
entire life.”
Former Canal Flats Mayor Emile Morin said he
was interested in the office, but said he would not
run against Mr. Cartwright. He announced instead
that he will run for the seat on council that Mr.
Cartwright plans to give up.
“I won’t be running for mayor,” Mr. Morin
commented. “I’ve worked with Colin before. I don’t
have to be mayor to accomplish what I want. I don’t
have any problem serving on his council.
Mr. Cartwright applauded Mr. Morin’s entry
into the race and said he hopes more nominations
come forward between now and the end of the
nomination period.
“I worked with Emile on the first council,” he
said. “My way will likely be quite different than
Emile’s. Who knows, maybe he will change his
mind. There’s still time.”
Canal Flats Chief Election Officer Gloria Perry
will accepting nominations for the seats of mayor
and councillor between Nov. 27 and Dec. 7 for a
term of 10 months ending in November 2008. At
that time, a full election will be held.
Nomination packages are available at the Canal
Flats Village Office.
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November 16, 2007
Hundreds gather to
remember the fallen
By Rachel Pinder
Pioneer Staff
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Hundreds of people stood in the warm sunshine
on a crisp November day to join in the service of remembrance on Sunday.
The crowds watched as a huge parade marched
from the Legion to the Cenotaph, following flagbearers from the Windermere Valley Cadet Corps and
piper Jim Walgren.
Many groups and associations took part in the parade, including Ken Bell, on behalf of East Kootenay
MP Jim Abbott; Helen Eldstrom, on behalf of MLA
Norm
Macdonald;
Invermere Mayor Mark
Shmigelsky;
Radium
Mayor Greg Deck; First
Nation representatives
Beatrice Stevens from
the Akisqnuk Band and
Frank Sam from the
Shushwap Band; Royal
Canadian Legion Command Zone and branch
representatives;
Royal
Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Zone and
branch representatives;
Canadian Armed Forces and Reserves; Peacekeepers;
Veterans; Legion members; the RCMP; Fire Departments; Windermere Valley Scouts as well as various
organisations, service clubs and associations.
The service was organised by the presidents and
members of the Royal Canadian Legion branch 71
Windermere District and 199 Edgewater, and 7th Avenue and 12th Street up to the Post Office were closed
during the ceremony.
Comrade Howie Williams led the service, which
started with O Canada led by Comrade Ray Picton,
and included readings by Rev. Sandy Ferguson and
Comrade Laurie Meadows, who read In Flanders
Fields. Comrade Williams reminded the crowds the
service was about remembering more than 117,000
fallen comrades who served in the first and second
World Wars, the Korean War and the ongoing conflict
in Afghanistan.
Following the Last Post played by bugler Shawna
Tegart, a two-minute silence was held at 11a.m. as
people in the valley joined the national wave of silence
which moved across Canada’s six time zones.
Comrade Pat Cope then read the Act of Remembrance before the laying of wreaths. The wreaths were
laid by many different organisations, including the
First Nations and Metis
Society representatives;
Royal Canadian Legion;
Canadian Armed Forces
and Reserves; Veterans
Representatives; Local
Fire Departments and
Cadets; RCMP; Federal
and Provincial government agencies and associations; Chamber of
Commerce; College of
the Rockies, as well as
Primary and Secondary
Schools Youth Organizations. This was followed by a tribute from Comrade
Howie Williams, then a reading from Rev Sandy Ferguson, before the crowd came together to sing God
Save The Queen.
The parade then marched back from the Cenotaph to the Legion, where lunch was served.
Comrade Pat Cope said more than 120 people
and over 70 children enjoyed the lunch of chilli and
pulled pork on a bun, followed by apple crisp.
“I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone in the
community who came out and supported the remembrance service this year,” she said.
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Remembrance Day 2007
REMEMBERING—
Hundreds of people crowded the streets of Invermere
in the sunshine to pay
their respects to more than
117,000 fallen comrades
on Sunday, November 11.
Bugler Shawna Tegart
played the Last Post before
two minutes of silence at
11:00 a.m., when everyone
stood still to reflect on those
killed in conflict. A huge
parade marched from the
Legion to the Cenotaph,
led by Sgt. Major Ray Neratko and Lt. Rick Dendy
with the Windermere Valley Cadet Corps, followed
by a service and laying of
wreaths.
Photos By Rachel Pinder
PERSPECTIVE
November 16, 2007
Photos
welcome
Dear Editor:
Here are some pictures you
might find interesting (unless of
course you have already featured
them before I found I could get The
Pioneer here in Cranbrook - which
I make a point of going for every
week - I really find it interesting and
well-done.
Doreen Lamond, Cranbrook
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Doreen
Lamond, and we will continue to
publish her old photos.
If anyone else has old photographs of the Columbia Valley, we
would love to publish them.
We are wondering if any of the
hockey sweaters worn by the 1938
team are still in existence. If so,
please call us at 341-6299.
Historical Lens
INVERMERE HOCKEY TEAM, 1938-1939: From left to right, back row: Jack Jones, Filmer Coy, Bud Lee, Carl Jones, Joe Pietroske, Dave McGuiness and Hans Braathen. Front row: Sandy Dobbie, Alec Johnston, Harold Saunders and Ralph Tobiason.
Photo courtesy of Doreen Lamond, Cranbrook
A couple of early Christmas gift ideas
By Elinor Florence
Pioneer Publisher
My kids are always amazed at the stuff I come up
with by shopping locally. By keeping an open mind
and combing through every store in the valley, I always score some really good gifts. Here are a couple of
preliminary ideas:
• Book the services of a local hockey team to do
odd jobs for your loved ones, such as putting up the
Christmas lights on your house. About 15 to 20 local
boys are ready and willing to do odd jobs in order to
raise some extra cash.
Rob Rice, coach of the minor hockey’s Boys’ Ban-
tam Rep Team, said the Grade 8 boys came to him
with an idea to buy pink ties from the NHL website.
The $40 ties, worn on special occasions, are being sold
to raise money for cancer research.
“I suggested that rather than ask Mom or Dad for
the money, they earn it themselves,” Rob said.
The boys agreed to work at odd jobs. Rob said
he has to schedule their time, since many of them are
busy with hockey on weekends and school during the
week. But given enough notice, they will stack firewood, move furniture, clean yards - whatever it takes.
Last Sunday the boys spent three hours at Seel Forest Products on the Toby Benches stacking firewood in
return for a very generous donation, Rob said. And
the advantage of using their services is that you are
indirectly supporting both minor hockey and cancer
research. To book the boys, please call Rob at 3415935.
• For a memorable and lasting gift, consider purchasing one of the art prints featured on the cover of
this year’s Columbia Valley Map Book.
The beautiful print, called Cobalt Lake - The
Bugaboos, by artist Elizabeth Wiltzen, is available in
two sizes, framed or unframed. Part of the proceeds
will go towards the Invermere Public Library. You may
drop in and view the print at The Pioneer’s office, the
library, or Artym Gallery which is sponsoring the project. For information, call the gallery at 342-7566.
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Editor
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November 16, 2007
Please slow down!
Dear Editor:
In the old days before all the technologies, people used horses as a transportation resource. Christmas was caroling and getting together with family
and certainly not showering their children with toys. Kids use to play outside
and values were important.
If you needed something from a
business you needed to wait until mail
came around and it wasn’t about e-mail
and “I want it now because we can communicate in a matter of a second.” The
world, then, was probably less speedy,
no internet, no phone, no super cars,
and people were probably more healthy
and physically fit because they didn’t
have all that junk food to eat.
When I moved out here in 2001,
I moved to get away from the fast pace
of the city and to be close to nature. Of
course, skiing was a big influence. But
what I realized very fast is that it didn’t
matter that there is no traffic—one traffic light—people still drove like maniacs,
rushing where, I do not know. What
troubles me the most is how many beer
cans you could see on the side of the
road. Last spring, I got four extra-large
bags of cans on the side of the road, not
pop cans, beer cans.
Last Friday, in the afternoon, I
was just saying to my husband how I
couldn’t believe how many people drove
right smack in the middle of the road
and we, in the opposite direction, had
no choice of moving aside—drunk, on
drugs, out of control speeding? And on
that day it happened, my lovely neighbor did a head-on with a careless driver.
She survived, thank God!
We hear in the middle of the night
the revving of cars. You can hear the
speed, every time, sending shivers
down my spine. Why are these people
so selfish? If you want to race, go to a
race track. If you want to show off, just
remember that I might be the person
watching you and saying, “Wow, what
a loser.” If you want to drink—make a
man or woman out of yourself—don’t
drive and, certainly, don’t pollute the
Earth by throwing trash on the side of
the road. My whole point of this letter
is, if you are late, wake up and smell the
coffee. There is no traffic here. Leave
earlier and enjoy the drive. If you do
it for the thrill, think about others that
you could hurt. I have a three-year-old
daughter and it traumatizes me that our
lives could be changed by the carelessness of others.
Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Box gifts for
children in Third World countries has
come to an end for 2007. Thank you
to all of you who participated, including the distribution centres - business,
schools, churches - and the Greyhound
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VILLAGE OF CANAL FLATS
2008 GENERAL LOCAL BY-ELECTION
NOTICE OF NOMINATION
Public Notice is given to the electors of the VILLAGE OF
CANAL FLATS that nominations for the offices of:
Mayor and Councillor (one)
for a 11-month term January 2008, to November 2008, will be received
by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer, at the
following location:
VILLAGE OF CANAL FLATS MUNICIPAL OFFICE
8853 GRAINGER ROAD
9:00 am November 27, 2007 to 4:00 pm December 7, 2007 (excluding
weekends)
Nomination documents are available at the Canal Flats Village Office
during regular office hours.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a
member of local government if they meet the following criteria:
- Canadian Citizen
- 18 years of age of older;
- resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately
before the day nomination papers are filed; and
- not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other
enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or
from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.
FURTHER INFORMATION
on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting:
Gloria Perry, Chief Election Officer 250-349-5462
Sylvie Hoobanoff, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-349-5462
Chief Election Officer
Gloria Perry
November 16, 2007
Invermere takes step to create
a public housing authority
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
The District of Invermere took the next step toward creating a public housing authority Tuesday
night by authorizing the submission of the recently
drafted articles of incorporation to the Inspector of
Municipalities for approval.
According to Invermere’s chief administrative officer Chris Prosser, the move is the second step in a
four-step process that will culminate in the creation of
a public housing authority.
The two-year-old push for a public housing authority is Invermere’s response to a shortage of affordable housing for the working class, and paves the way
for West 15, Cardel Homes’ condominium development on 15th Avenue in Invermere.
The development was approved on the condition
that it contained a number of price-controlled homes.
A public housing authority will develop the criteria
upon which those homes are administered.
“Thanks heavens someone figured out what to do
and got us going on this,” Councillor Bob Campsall
said, complimenting staff for the achievement.
After the corporate articles are approved by the
inpector of municipalities, Mr. Prosser explained, the
district can appoint an interim board of directors to
assist in the creation and establishment of the resulting
Invermere Housing Corporation.
The board of directors, he said, will create the criteria to administer price-controlled homes.
Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky said, considering the work ahead, the announcement was anti-climactic.
“It seems we’re all tired out, like we should have
bigger smiles on our faces when bringing this forward,” he said. “There’s still a ways to go, but we’re this
much closer.”
Councillor Gerry Taft ackowledged the shortage
of affordable housing and said the effort was the district’s attempt to do something about it.
“It’s an important step,” he said. “We’re trying to
do something about it, but we can only do so much.”
The province is required to approve the bylaw prior to council adoption, Mr. Prosser explained. Once
the approval is received, the bylaw will be forwarded
to the next available council meeting for adoption, he
said.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE
COLUMBIA VALLEY
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
MOVIE REVIEW
PAGE 10
AT THE LIBRARY
PAGE 20
Thai Days
The Thailand Days Festival delighted crowds who lined up
around the Community Hall in Invermere to experience the
sights and sounds of Thailand this week. See Page 12 for more.
Cinefest · Toby Theatre · Waitress
Monday November 19th at 7 pm.
The McDades · Christ Church Trinity
2007 Juno Award winners, and a 2006 Canadian Folk Music Award.
Performing at Christ Church Trinity on Nov 29th. For tickets, call 342-4423.
What does ART
mean to you?
Pynelogs Cultural Centre • Gallery & Gift Shop closed for
the winter season. Open for functions, ticket sales, rentals and concerts.
Office hours: 11 – 4 pm Monday to Friday. Call 342-4423.
Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.
Out &
About
Your Weekly Guide
to
What’s Happening
Around the
Columbia Valley
PAGE 11
November 16, 2007
CV Arts bring the McDades
THE McDADES are coming!
Punching through the walls of
tradition, this tight 5 piece
plays music with a celtic root, jazz
improvisation and global rhythms.
Thursday, November 29,
7:30 p.m.
Christ Church Trinity, Invermere
Tickets $21 Adults, $10 Students
(aged 6 to 18), $2 (under 6) at
Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials, Pynelogs
and Trims and Treasures in Fairmont.
Punching through the walls of tradition, the McDades’ Celtic-rooted music
fuses the spontaneity of jazz improvisation with infectious global rhythms.
Finding their groove somewhere
between a down-home kitchen party, a
jazzy after-hours club and a folk festival,
the music is both blazing and soothing.
Strong vocals in English and French
are complemented by agile fiddling,
moody low whistle, searing saxophone
and flute, and complex bass playing
backed by guitar and multi-ethnic percussion. Their work is full of side trips
and improvisations, but always tight
and smooth.
Winners of a 2006 Canadian Folk
Music Award and the 2007 Juno for
Best Roots/Traditional album, siblings
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The first movie made in 2001 was
a remake of the original by the same
name, starring Frank Sinatra. Then a
sequel named Ocean's Twelve came
out in 2004.
All three movies are directed by
Steven Soderbergh and all the cast
characters are the same in this movie,
except Julia Roberts and Catherine
Zeta-Jones. New this time around are
Ellen Barkin and Al Pacino.
The plot centres around a sophisticated and complex plot to ruin the
most hated casino-owner in Las Vegas, Willie Banks, played by Pacino,
on the night of his new hotel's grand
opening.
The gang plans to rig the games
and rob him blind; take away his Five
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Shannon, Solon, and Jeremiah are the
heart of this dynamic, adventurous fivemember band that celebrates diversity
and pushes the boundaries of musical
tradition.
Their cutting-edge sound is a perfect match to their fiery performances
— it’s hot!
Presented by Columbia Valley Arts,
sponsored by Quiniscoe Homes, the
Dades are coming on Thursday, Nov.
29, 7:30 pm, to Christ Church Trinity.
Tickets are available—$21 adults,
$10 students (aged 6 to 18), $2 (under 6)—at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials,
Pynelogs, and Trims and Treasures in
Fairmont Hot Springs.
For more information visit their
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barrier to their plan is Greco, a superintelligent computer system, which
they plan to knock out by simulating
an earthquake.
The plot is weak, and has way too
many long scenes involving planning
and talking, which is pretty lame for
a movie that bills itself as an action
thriller.
Nevertheless, anyone who loves
Las Vegas will enjoy the opulent
scenes of the interiors and exteriors,
not to mention the likes of George
Clooney and his sidekicks Brad Pitt
and Matt Damon, all well-groomed
and dressed to the nines.
These are excellent actors who
seem to enjoy working together,
which I guess is why they have teamed
up for the third time.
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November 16, 2007
• 7:30 pm: Lindsay Coulter, Conservation Policy
Analyst for the David Suzuki Foundation, speaks
on preserving B.C.’s endangered wildlife. Hosted by
Wildsight, Invermere. Free. For info: 341-6898.
Out & About
Friday, Nov. 23rd-Sunday, Nov. 25th:
Please call 341-6299
or Email us at upioneer@telus.net
to enter your event in our FREE listings.
• Grey Cup Bonspiel, sponsored by Invermere
Curling Club. For info: 342-3315 or email
invermerecurlingclub@shaw.ca.
Toby Theatre
Saturday, November 24th :
CLOSED
October 23rd - November 28th
Friday, November 16th :
• 1:30-2:30 pm: Flu shots available at Invermere
Health Centre, 850-10th Ave. For info: 342-2360.
• 2-8 pm: Public open house hosted by Lake
Windermere Resort Ltd. to receive public input on
its Athalmer project, Invermere Community Hall.
• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Kimberley
Dynamiters, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.
Saturday, November 17th:
• Head Banger Tour: See the Bighorns up close and
personal. Sponsored by the Radium Chamber of
Commerce. Cost $49 plus GST. Last tour today. For
info: 1-888-347-9331.
• 7 pm: Sock Hop, steak dinner and music. Tickets
$10 at the Invermere Legion. For info: 342-6044.
• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Grand Forks
Border, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.
Sunday, November 18th:
• 10 am: Invermere Public Library hosts Christmas
Bake Sale and Silent Auction. Please drop off donated
baking on Friday, November 23rd. Sponsored by
Friends of the Invermere Library.
• 10 am: “Local Perspective” art show opens at Artym
Gallery and continues until November 30th. See
works by Denise Lemaster, Pat Bavin, and Mark
Sharp. Evening reception with artists 6-9 p.m. For
info: 342-7566.
• 10 am-noon: Scrappy-Do’s Christmas card-making
workshop. $20, for info: 342-7238.
• 10 am: Radium Public Library will resume the
Toddler Program for babies and toddlers up to 36
months old. To register: 347-9131.
• Light Up Night in Invermere: streets closed 4 to 8:30
pm, live entertainment at 5 pm, Panorama Mountain
Village hosts World Cup Ski medal presentation and
parade at 6 pm, Santa arrives 6:30 pm and lights
go on; Santa meets children from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
at Toad’s Hole, fireworks by the arena at 8:15 p.m.
Businesses open until 8 p.m. Free hot chocolate for
everyone; goodies for the kids.
Friday, November 30th:
• 4-8 pm: 14th original Christmas Craft Sale, Invermere
Hall. Admission $1, proceeds to Windermere Valley
Child Care Society. For info: 342-1475.
Saturday, December 1st:
• 10am-4pm: 14th original Christmas Craft Sale,
Invermere Community Hall. Admission $1, proceeds
to the Windermere Valley Child Care Society. For
info: 342-1475.
• 10 am-2 pm: Christmas Craft Fair and Lunch,
Edgewater Community Hall. Crafters who want
tables, call Phyllis at 347-9673.
• 9 am-2 pm: Third annual arts, crafts, produce
and rummage sale at the high school to support the
Greenhouse Project. Table rentals $25 each. For info:
Joanne Bragg at 342-9213, ext. 143.
• 7 pm: Snowflake Ball, hosted by Columbia Valley
Chamber of Commerce at the Lions Hall. Live band,
hot buffet, door prizes. Call 342-2844 to reserve.
• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Revelstoke
Grizzlies, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.
Sunday, December 2nd:
• 12:30 pm: Super Sunday’s Santa Claus Parade in
downtown Invermere. Stores open for Christmas
shopping.
Monday, December 3rd:
• Ladies’ Night Out, Lake Windermere Alliance
Church. Guest speaker Brenda Peters. For info: Edna
at 347-7750.
• 1 pm: Special presentation for seniors at Invermere
Seniors Hall, 1309-14th Street, Invermere. Jim Scott
of Kootenay Savings speaks on reverse mortgages and
the provincial property tax deferral program; and
accountant Rob Harvey speaks on tax matters.
Monday, November 26th:
Friday, December 7th :
• 1:30-2:30 pm: Flu shots available at Invermere
Health Centre, 850-10th Ave. For info: 342-2360.
Monday, November 19th :
• 3-4 pm: Flu shots available at Invermere Health
Centre, 850-10th Avenue. For info: 342-2360.
• 9 am: Regional District of East Kootenay monthly
general meeting, Cranbrook.
• 10 am-noon, 1-3 pm: Visit Santa at the Prestige
Inn. Admission by donation. Bring your own camera.
Fundraiser for Columbia Valley Family Violence
Prevention Society.
• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Chase Chiefs,
Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.
• 3-4 pm: Flu shots available at Invermere Health
Centre, 850-10th Avenue. For info: 342-2360.
• 7 pm: Waitress, Cinefest movie hosted by Columbia
Valley Arts Council, Toby Theatre.
Tuesday, November 20th :
• 7:30 pm: Windermere Valley Saddle Club AGM,
election of officers. DTSS, Room 201.
Wednesday, November 28th:
Thursday, November 29th:
• 2:30-7 pm: Flu shots available without appointment
at Invermere Health Centre, 850-10th Avenue. For
info: 342-2360.
• 7:30 pm: The McDades perform at Christ Church
Trinity. Presented by CV Arts Council, sponsored by
Quiniscoe. For info: 342-4423.
Saturday, December 8th :
• 10 am-noon, 1-3 pm: Visit Santa at the Prestige
Inn in Radium. Admission by donation. Bring your
own camera. Fundraiser for Columbia Valley Family
Violence Prevention Society.
Book your Christmas Party or Wintertime Wedding
Eagle Ranch Golf Resort is the perfect venue. With our comfortable setting and our
special focus on Service Beyond, your event is sure to create lasting memories.
For all inquiries, please visit The Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch or call 342-0562.
Elevate Your Dining Experience
November 16, 2007
Thailand Days delights Invermere
O Come All Ye Faithful
to the
Annual Library
Christmas Bake Sale
Sat., Nov. 24th 10 am
at the Invermere Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Invermere Library
Don’t forget to check out our Silent Auction!
Bakers please bring goodies to the
Library Friday, Nov. 23rd
Live well with
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November 18th on 10th Ave.
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Monthly Independent Film Series
and the Thai students performed traditional dance.
Typical Thai food was also available to taste, and the
line-up of people wanting to sample it stretched right
Hundreds of people flocked to Invermere’s Thai- out of the door.
Mr Abbott said he was overwhelmed with the
land Days on Tuesday night for a taste of the Far
turnout
to the event.
East.
“This is the first time I’m aware that we’ve done
People of all ages enjoyed the chance to sample,
watch and experience all things Thai, thanks to this something like this in Invermere, and I’m amazed at
special cultural awareness event which offered a taste the numbers of people who have come along to support it. I know
of what life is
that we have
like in the Asian
had these kind
country.
of events in CalThe event,
gary, Vancouver
which also visand Toronto, but
ited Golden and
never in a small
Revelstoke, was
community like
the brainchild of
ours.
Thailand’s Am“I’ve been to
bassador to CanThailand about
ada, Snanchart
nine times, and
Devahastin and
I’m going for
Ko o t e n a y - C o the 10th time in
lumbia MP Jim
January. But for
Abbott.
people who don’t
On his many
AWE-INSPIRING—Seven-year-old
Maxwell
Woodburn
feasted
his
eyes
have the chance to
visits to Thaion
a
selection
of
Th
ai
vegetable
and
fruit
carving
at
the
Th
ailand
Days
travel, this event
land, Mr. Abbott
had the chance to festival. The intricate designs were carved by KunPa Usabay, who said it is a great way to
bring Thailand to
meet a lot of peo- took her two hours to carve the watermelon on the left.
them,” he said.
ple in the Thai
“The Thai people at this event were not profesgovernment, and he asked if it might be possible to
sional dancers or actors. They just wanted to share
stage an event like this in the valley.
So six Thai students, who are currently studying their culture with us, and that’s what this event was all
here in Canada at the University of Regina in Sas- about,” Mr. Abbott said.
Sairoong Dhamacharoen, second secretary to the
katchewan, made the cross-country trip to B.C.
During the day, they had the chance to mix with Royal Thai Embassy, was also on hand to talk to the
pupils from Invermere’s J. A. Laird school and teach large crowd about her country’s traditional games and
dance.
them elementary-level Thai games.
Mr. Abbott presented her with an engraved grizzly
The evening event which followed at Invermere
Community Hall featured food carving and crafts, bear carving to take back to Thailand.
By Rachel Pinder
Pioneer Staff
®
A Fashionable Experience!
Enjoy fall and winter savings in the golf shop at Eagle Ranch.
If only life were as easy
as pie.
Monday, Nov 19th
Toby Theatre at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and are
available at the door.
columbiavalleyarts.com/cinefest
The 2007/8 Cinefest Series is proudly sponsored by:
www.eagleranchresort.com
Our Gift to You - All clothing 20 - 70% off
Discover a selection of the finest quality labels including Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry, and Tommy Bahama.
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Fall/Winter Hours of Operation: Wed – Sat 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by special appointment
Location: The Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch, 9581 Eagle Ranch Trail
The Valley’s web, print and advertising design agency.
Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.
(From Hwy 93/95, turn at traffic lights. Entrance is on the right. From Invermere, turn left on Eagle Ranch Trail, off Athalmer Road)
*Clubhouse closed during dinner hours Friday, December 7 for scheduled function.
Call 1-877-877-3889 or locally 342-0562 to make reservations • www.eagleranchresort.com
November 16, 2007
Thank You
The Board of Directors would like to thank
all who supported Akisqnuk Rediscovery and
contributed to the success of our 5th year .
READY TO HIT THE SLOPES—Panorama Mountain Village marketing coordinator Hayley Wilson hands out
free snow cards to Grade 4 students at J. A. Laird School in Invermere. Pictured here are Ariel Rosenfeld in the foreground, and left to right, Erich Harbich, Hayley Wilson, Meghan O’Brien and Aidan Knuckey. This is the fifth year
that Panorama has given out the snow cards, worth $120 each, which allow children four free days of skiing and
a $15 discount off the lift ticket for the season. Ms. Wilson explained, “It’s about encouraging kids to get up to the
mountain and try it out. Principal David Gee said the snow cards are a great idea. “The snow cards are great because
they give fantastic access to the mountain, and then the children can access rentals and the school of skiing.”
• The Interior Health
Authority Funding 2004,
2006-2008
• BC Parks Ministry of Water,
Land and Air Protection
• The Lions Club Invermere
• The Regional District of
East Kootenay
• The Rotary Club of
Invermere
• Summit Youth Centre
• Palliser Printing
• Harrison McKay
Communications
• The Ktunaxa Nation Treaty
Council
• The Akisqnuk First Nation
• Kootenay Parks Services
Ltd.
• Peacock Embroidery
• Rosie Pruitt
• Superior Propane
• AG Foods
• Lambert Kipp Pharmacy
• Pharmasave
• Doug Anakin
• Joe Nicholas
• Delores Varga
• Deb & Ken Fisher
• The Rediscovery
International Foundation
• Herman Alpine
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Joe Pierre Junior
Dan Joe
Lola Nicholas
Terri Nicholas
Chief Wilfred Teneese
Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child
and Family Services
Donna Bone
Joyce Rhodda
Kurt Reichel
ANKORS
Marguerite Cooper
Roy Magee
Treehouse Outdoor
Education Society
Kootenay Region Metis
Association
Mary Gardner
Anonymous,
Orlando Florida
Anonymous,
Lakeshore Resort
Campground
Indian Beach Estates
Columbia Outfitters
Monkey’s Uncle Toy and
Gift Co.
Richard Hoar
Dr. Pat O’Sullivan Inc.
Jen Burt
The Invermere Business Committee invites you to a street-party in
Downtown Invermere. Celebrate the season with family and friends
and show the world that our valley really has spirit!
• Light up the town
• Shop for Christmas and save money all weekend (at participating businesses)
• Dress up in the Dickens theme and you could win great prizes
• Telus World Cup Parade of Athletes at 6:00pm
• World Cup medal ceremony at 6:10pm
• Santa joins the party at 6:30pm
• Fireworks extravaganza at 8:15pm
• Free hot chocolate for all and goodies for the kids
It’s Light-Up like you’ve never seen before!
Welcome the world. Cheer for Canada. Join us for Light Up Night 2007.
Photos by Brian Geis, The Columbia Valley Pioneer
• Music and entertainment from 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Brendan Donahue
Investment Advisor
Phone: 342-2112
GIC Rates
cashable
90 days
1 yr
2 yrs
3 yrs
4 yrs
5 yrs
as of November 13th
4.10%
4.60%
4.75%
4.75%
4.85%
4.95%
5.00%
New USD High Interest Savings Accounts
No minimum balances
4.30%
No fees
Interest calculated daily, paid monthly
Redeemable at any time
RRSP and RRIF eligible
Investments
GICs, Stocks, Bonds, Preferred Shares,
Income Trusts, Mutual Funds,
High Interest Savings, RRSPs
Rates subject to change without notice.
Subject to availability.
Brendan Donahue, BCOMM, CIM, FMA
Investment Advisor, Berkshire Securities Inc.
342-2112
Jason Elford, CFP
Investment Advisor, Berkshire Investment Group Inc.
342-5052
The Columbia Valley’s
Premiere Wealth
Management Firm
Planning
Estate Planning, Retirement Planning,
Retirement Projections, Income Splitting,
Registered Educational Savings Plans
Services
RSP Loans, Mortgage Referrals,
Pension Transfers, Group RRSPs.
Ask us about our free consultations
and no fee accounts.
Upcoming Investment Seminar
“The Importance of Global Investing”
Tuesday December 4th, 2007
Location: Angus McToogles • Time: 12:00 p.m.
Complimentary Lunch Served
Call 342-2112 for details and to reserve your space.
November 16, 2007
YOUR MONEY
Teach your kids
how to handle money
A survey by well-known consumer magazine Consumer Reports, found 28 percent of 12-year olds in
America do not know that credit cards are a form of
borrowing money. A full 40 percent do not know that
banks charge interest on loans.
Needless to say, this lack of knowledge is bad news.
Not just for our kids, but for society, too. Unless we
educate our children to respect money, they will reach
adulthood without the skills and knowledge to manage their finances. Ultimately, that means economic
instability for all of us. How do you lead your children
to fiscal responsibility? Here are some ideas:
Talk to your kids about money
A generation ago, children weren’t usually a part
of family financial discussions. That was wrong. Of
course, kids don’t need to know everything that goes
on with the family bank account. But if you want your
kids to respect money, you need to talk to your kids
about how the family makes money, and what the
family does with that money. At the very least, this
will make children aware of how money isn’t something that just happens—it’s something that’s earned.
Introduce them to investing
What you learn as a kid sticks with you for the
rest of your life. So make sure to introduce investing
to your children as early as possible.
Help them buy a stock share or a savings bond
with their birthday money. Show them the dividend
or interest cheque they receive—even if it’s only for
a few cents. Tell them that this is how money makes
money. By the time they’re old enough to invest themselves, it will be second nature.
Encourage teenagers to find jobs
Most parents consider it a point of pride to provide for their kids.
That’s a noble goal, but one that may be doing
them more harm than good. If you want your children
to be self-sufficient (and who doesn’t?), you need to
encourage them to find jobs.
Not only will this be an excellent way for them
to learn about the working world, it will teach them
greater respect for money: they are less likely to be frivolous with spending when they have to withdraw from
their bank accounts rather than asking for a handout
from the bank of Mom and Dad.
Give your kids financial freedom
Some parents encourage their children to make
positive life decisions with gifts and other financial
incentives.
Again, this probably does more harm than good.
Children need rules and limits, of course, but if you
want to raise strong, independent children with a drive
to succeed, your children must have some freedom to
make their own decisions.
Sometimes those decisions will be bad decisions.
But taking responsibility for their actions will ultimately teach your children a lot more about money—
and about life itself—than a lecture from a Mom or
Dad ever will.
When it comes right down to it, financial education is just as important as reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Parents need to instruct and direct their children
in the ways of money—how to make it, how to invest
it, and how to spend it wisely.
Market Action
S&P/TSX Composite Index
Dow Jones Industrial Average
Nikkei
Oil (New York)
Gold (New York)
Canadian Dollar (in US dollars)
As of November 12, 2007
13,604
12,987
15,178
$94.71
$807.70
$1.0322
Weekly Gain/Loss
-668.07
-555.51
-1,089.54
0.73
-3.10
-0.0396
YTD
5.40%
4.21%
-12.36%
55.14%
26.20%
23.35%
Most people review their Investment portfolio regularly!
When was the last time you reviewed your Life Insurance Portfolio?
In our ever changing world it is
important that your
insurance is reviewed
constantly to ensure that it
is the best and most
appropriate coverage
available.
As one of the valley’s only
truly independent Life
Insurance brokers, I have
access to most of the major
carriers and can help you to
ensure that you have the best
products to suit your needs.
For a complimentary review
and to see if we can lower your
cost or improve the quality of
your existing coverage call me at
342-5052 or just stop in to the
Berkshire office and ask to see
Jason.
Jason Elford has been a wealth management specialist in Calgary for more than 9 years. Now a full time resident of Invermere,
Jason recently joined the Berkshire office with Brendan Donahue.
Jason Elford
Certified Financial Planner
Insurance Advisor
712 - 10th Street, Invermere
Phone: 342-5052
November 9, 2007
The Old Zone
By Harold Hazelaar
Pioneer Columnist
Life Time Warranty on all Blinds
Call The Blind Guy!
Interior World
CVOHA League Standings
TEAM
Warwick Wolves
If you read this column last week, you are
Hi Heat Hustlers
probably still shaking
Huckleberry Hawks
your head. Due to some
Lake Auto Mustangs
cyber-technical
issue,
The Pioneer only printed
Valley Vision Vultures
the first paragraph of my
Radium Petro-Can Killers
column. The first paraKicking Horse Coffee
graph is meaningless by
itself, so here is the rest
Inside Edge Black Smoke
of the story:
Dale Christian Mudders
Halloween turned
out to be the date of the
Huckleberry Hawks vs. Warwick Wolves match-up.
At the time, Warwick was riding a six-game winning
streak while Huckleberry’s were playing barely over
.500 hockey.
Anyway, the important fact was that Brent Raven
and I were playing against each other for the first time
in over seven years. Who would get the treat and who
would get tricked?
The big reason for us being opponents rather than
team mates is because this year, the goalies did not
draft the teams, so not only our tandem but half a
dozen others on other teams were not to be this year.
Oh, well, a change is as good as a rest and it has also
fuelled some sort of competitive drive in me that time
will tell if it’s a good thing or not.
The Wolves got out to a quick two-goal lead and I
must admit, a fleeting wave of panic crossed my mind.
Not too long after that, we scored and victory became
the only thing on my mind. With the game tied at
two, I was set up perfectly for a one-time blast into
the twine, only to hit the “Incredible Bulk” in midsection. (There was so much to hit, or maybe I was
just in too close?)
WINS
LOSSES
TIES
POINTS
7
1
0
14
5
2
1
11
5
2
1
11
4
3
1
9
4
4
0
8
3
4
1
7
2
5
1
5
2
6
0
4
1
6
1
3
Out team consists of very steady and offensive defencemen and a bunch of us “pain in the butt” kind
of grinder style forwards. We work hard for every goal
we get and nothing comes easy, but we don’t know the
word QUIT. I’m sure we have surprised more than a
few so far this year. Just wait till we get our forward
lines figured out!
Anyways, the Hawks ultimately devoured the
Wolves and for the time being have silenced the Bulk’s
ridiculous giggle. This win is without a doubt, a testament to the entire Hawk team for their hard work
game in and game out so far this season.
I have enjoyed playing with you all and sweating
like a pig each week for the good of the team! I must
however, have it known that the score of the game was
Hazelaar 1- Raven 0.
Can’t wait for the re-match 10:30 p.m. on January
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Do you have
little spare time?
The Family Resource Centre needs assistance
with our Good Food Co-Op. Each month,
the Family Resource Centre offers to the
community the opportunity to purchase fresh fruits and
vegetables at a reduced cost. We need people to help us to sort,
this would take approximately 2 hours each month.
If you would like to help us with our project call the Family Resource
Centre at 342-4242 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
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LEST WE FORGET—Three veterans were guests of honour at Windermere Elementary School’s Remembrance service last Friday. Ed Kluczny, Richard Engel and Jim Ashworth thoroughly enjoyed the service, which involved the
whole school, and each class played its part by reciting poems and readings from Feathers and Fools, a modern fable
about prejudice and war. Centre, Mr. Kluczny’s great-granddaughter, Jacoba Gaspar, is a student at the school, and
she walked beside him after the ceremony. Jim Ashworth is pictured being led out to their left, and Richard Engel followed behind. Mr, Kluczny, 85, was bomber commander in the RCAF 90 squadron based in Mildenhall near Cambridge. Richard Engel, 77, was a platoon sergeant in Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry during the Korean
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The service was the mastermind of Grade 6/7 teacher Mark Matsalla.
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Seniors’ Hall expanding
By Rachel Pinder
Pioneer Staff
Seniors in Invermere are set to benefit from a new extension to their hall,
thanks to generous donations from local
tradespeople and lots of fundraising.
Invermere Seniors’ president Eric
Rasmussen has teamed up with Radium
Seniors president Ed Cotton to build
the extension, which they are doing on
their own time.
Eric explained that the gist of the
extension was to provide more washrooms to serve up to 76 people allowed
in the hall at one time.
They are installing one men’s toilet
and a urinal and three ladies’ toilets. The
extension will also include a kitchen.
Eric explained when they first
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looked into it, they realized they needed
to put in a chair lift to carry people who
were unable to walk up the stairs.
They also needed to install a full
basement to be used as mechanical and
service areas, and which could be used
for storage as well.
“When we got the plans done to accommodate six washrooms we realized
we also needed to install a handicapped
washroom as we didn’t have one. Local
tradespeople have donated some of the
materials we needed which is great, but
there’s a lot of different people involved
so we’ll hold off from mentioning any
names until it’s all finished,” Eric said.
The project is expected to cost in
the region of $75,000 to $80,000, and
the group has already raised $40,000
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November 16, 2007
Mom’s Hockey Moments
By Cheryl Bachinski
Pioneer Columnist
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The
Cranbrook
scheduling meetings last
weekend are now complete and the Invermere
teams know who they
are playing, where they
will be going and when.
It is a busy time for team
managers, getting the
schedules printed and
out to the parents.
A big “thanks” goes out to the managers, for giving
up their Sunday to attend the scheduling meeting.
Our Midget girls hosted a two-game weekend series against Brooks, recording an exciting 2 – 1 win on
Saturday. Brooks opened the scoring halfway through
the first period, but Invermere replied with a late period goal scored by Hannah Macklin.
The second period was scoreless with Invermere
breaking the tie at the 14:13 mark of the third period.
This game winning goal was scored by Braydi Rice assisted by Emma Ross.
Sunday’s game was another close one for the girls,
with Invermere winning 1 – 0. The first and only
goal of the game was scored early in the first period
by Hannah Macklin, set up by Sammy Small and Samantha Hawes.
Alanna Westergaard recorded her third shut-out of
the season, playing an extremely solid game between
the pipes.
Alanna, “You go, girl!” If your season continues as
it has begun, the Midget girls games will be very exciting to watch. Congratulations! Six league games into
the season shows Invermere sitting in second place
with a 4 – 2 record.
Our Junior girls team posted a 4 – 0 win over
Cranbrook Dodge, with goalie Jamye Saunders logging the shut out. Led by captain Kiana Strand, the
girls kept the pressure on the Cranbrook boys team
and out-shot them 60 – 8!
Despite the pressure, the Cranbrook goalie was
very stingy and allowed just the four goals. The team
work and positional play that the girls employed was
text-book and the only thing that seemed to be missing was finish around the net.
Katrina Dubois contributed a goal and two assists while the defensive corps of Holly Nikirk, Lindsay Torma, Lily Smith, Emilee Enns and Gracy Jones
helped Jayme earn her shut out. Excellent team work
girls!
Our annual Purdy’s Chocolate sale just wrapped
up, the orders are being tallied and submitted, and are
currently all over my bed, the only safe place from our
new boxer puppy, Tie (named after Tie Domi, now do
you think we like hockey or what?)
A reminder to purchase a raffle ticket, with a
chance at a truck load of wood for your fire place or
$500 cash, and help support minor hockey.
The Pee Wee boys will be hosting their home tournament November 23 - 25, so be sure to come by the
rink to enjoy a game or two. See you there!
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Columbia Basin Trust
Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Columbia Basin Trust
invites you to attend their regularly scheduled public
session, which is held at their Board meetings every
two months.
The public session being held in Radium offers an
opportunity to ask questions about the work CBT is
doing throughout the Basin. The meeting is being
held at:
Prestige Radium Hot Springs
Columbia Room
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
November 16, 2007
SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS—The Rotary Club of Invermere prepares for its annual Christmas tree sale. The
proceeds are returned each year to the community in Rotary-sponsored projects. Pictured from left to right are
Rotarians Wayne Rossington, Roscoe Dalke, Dennis Hemus, Rod Turnbull, Todd Fisher and Bob Wilkins.
Few things in life are
certain. The comfort of
natural gas is one of them.
CUSTOMER CHOICE allows you to choose how
you purchase your natural gas. Whether you
save money in the long run is dependent on
the gas market.
When you buy directly from Terasen Gas, you get a variable
rate with the price adjusted quarterly to reflect actual
market price.
When you sign with a gas marketer you get a fixed-price
rate. It stays constant regardless of market fluctuations,
so you could end up paying more or less than market price.
What is certain is that you can count on the comforts that
natural gas provides, as well as reliable service and delivery
by Terasen Gas.
To find out more, visit www.terasengas.com
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the Board at the November meeting, please contact
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mforster@cbt.org.
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Infidel is the remarkable story of Ayaan Hirsi
Ali’s conversion from
a traditional Muslim
schoolgirl to a liberated
critic of Islamic fundamentalism.
The daughter of a
Somali rebel leader, Ali
grew up in Somali refugee communities in
Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia
and Kenya. A harsh
upbringing that included brutal genital excision, arranged
marriages and female docility caused Ali to early question her faith in Islam. Reading English literature in
Kenyan schools exposed her to the unsettling concepts
of female self-determination and romantic love.
To escape a forced marriage, Ali fled to the Netherlands where she traded her black hidjab for blue
jeans, learned Dutch and studied political science “to
understand why life in Holland was so different from
life in Africa.”
Ali became a women’s advocate and then a member
of the Dutch Parliament, protesting that accommodation of Islamic communities within Holland permitted the violation of women’s rights to physical safely,
education, employment and self-determination. This
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death threats, and Theo van Gogh, with whom she
made a documentary criticizing Islam, was murdered.
Ali writes with intellectual frankness and, surprisingly, with love and compassion for the family members who have disowned her.
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Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley is now
ready to accept applications for FOOD HAMPERS
& ANGEL GIFTS for Christmas 2007.
Application forms are available at Family Resource
Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, College of
the Rockies, Invermere Public Health Unit, the Akisqnuk
Health Centre, Shuswap Band Offices, Canal Flats
Headwaters Centre or 342-6752.
Return completed application forms in person to Family
Resource Centre or Columbia Valley Employment Centre
or by mail to The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia
Valley, Box 2595, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.
The deadline for requests is December 7, 2007.
The sooner we have your request, the sooner
we can match your family with a sponsor.
CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW OFFICERS—The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed its
new Board of Directors last week. Pictured here are (front row, left to right) Al Miller (president) of Invermere
Hardware & Building Supplies, Harrison McKay of Harrison McKay Communications, Richard Haworth of
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Bob Mashford of Mr. Bibs Insulating; (back row, left to right) Dee Conklin (past
president) of Palliser Printing, Scott Morgan of Greywolf at Panorama, Wendy Bennett of Rocky Mountain Pet
Resort & Spa, and Nancy Phair of Ground Elements Landscaping. Board members Paul Christy of Monkey’s
Uncle Toy & Gift Company and Sheila Tutty of The Valley Echo were absent when the photo was snapped.
Photo by Brian Geis
To sponsor a family, call Gail 342-6752 or Helen
342-6789, or email Gail at hghoff@telus.net
before December 13th.
To donate an Angel Gift, visit the children’s
Angel Tree in Dairy Queen after December 1st
or the adult and teen’s Angel Tree in Dave’s
Book Bar after November 23rd.
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November 16, 2007
RCMP Report
By Staff-Sergeant Doug Pack
RCMP Columbia Valley Detachment
Over the past week, RCMP in the Columbia Valley answered 84 calls for service.
• On Oct. 23rd, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a
member of the RCMP was alerted to a possible impaired driver, heading southbound on Highway 95
near Edgewater. The car in question was intercepted
by the police officer and, after checking the driver, the
officer learned the driver had been drinking beer. The
RCMP member then demanded a breath sample and
the roadside device detected a “warn,” which registers
a blood alcohol reading between .05 mgs per cent and
.08 mgs per cent. Further, police checks showed the
driver was prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act.
He was charged and his vehicle was impounded.
• On Nov. 7, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the
RCMP received a complaint of a construction company’s compound having been broken into, and a Dodge
pickup was stolen along with a pressure washer, a generator and a water tank, all of which were in the box
of the truck. The complainant told police that, when
he arrived for work, Monday, Nov. 5, he noticed two
messages taped to door of his office, one dated Nov.
2, and another one on the 3rd. Police have taken the
notes, and the stolen equipment has been added to the
RCMP’s national database. Anyone with information
on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at 3429292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
• On Nov. 9, at around 5:07 p.m., RCMP responded to a two-car collision on west side road by
Wilmer. One vehicle was traveling south bound when
it collided, head on, with a north bound vehicle. The
driver of the first car admitted to driving 80km/hr in a
cautionary 50km/hr zone. One driver received minor
injuries while his passenger was taken to the hospital
with injuries to his chest. The second driver was also
taken to hospital by ambulance with injuries to her
neck and back. Both vehicles were towed. RCMP are
continuing the investigation and police are examining
the evidence to see if charge for Driving Without Due
Care and Attention is warranted.
• On Nov. 11, at 12:40 a.m., RCMP were called
to a report of a stolen vehicle. The complainant told
police he parked the car he was driving at his house
and left a “drunken friend” inside of it while he ran
into his house to change clothes. When he came back
out, the car was gone. He did not see the direction of
travel. The complainant told the RCMP that he does
not know where his “drunken friend” lives. Nonetheless, the investigating police officer located the car a
few hours later at a nearby residence, which coincidentally happened to be where the complainant’s “drunken friend” was living. When questioned, the “drunken
friend” said he had the complainant’s consent to drive.
He also told police that the complainant and a few of
his other friends had already found the car, entered
his house and assaulted him. The vehicle was returned
to its rightful owner. The RCMP are continuing the
investigation. Charges may be laid, after police determine who, in reality, is responsible for doing what to
whom - and then it can all be explained to a judge.
• I don’t like to say “I told you so,” but . . . winter
hit us with a vengeance on Monday, Nov. 12. There
were reports of at least seven cars having left the roadway in Kootenay National Park as a result of the winter road conditions. However, on knowledge learned
from our officers at the scene and reports from road
crews, some cars were still running with “summer
tires.” Thankfully, no reports of injuries were received,
but I’m sure several folks are going to be spending
some time with their insurance adjuster sorting out
their claims. If you haven’t already changed your tires,
please do so. You will save yourself a lot of heartache
(and perhaps even a headache).
Saturday, November 24th
Thank
Thank You
You Invermere!
Invermere! It’s…
It’s…
Christmas is just
around the corner…
Order to save time & money!
Corporate & Personal
ELF
Craft Fair
Nov. 23rd & 24th
Call Jayne at 342-3160
www.itsawrapgiftbaskets.ca
NEW GROUP CLASSES
Pilates (VFC) & Water Fitness (Radium)
Start week of November 19th
www.parrypilates.ca 342-5979
Valley Fitness Centre (VFC) 342-2131
COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
CBTACH07
ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE PROGRAM
Columbia Basin Trust is seeking proposals from qualified contractors
to conduct an evaluation of its Arts, Culture and Heritage Programs
delivered on behalf of CBT by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.
The Arts, Culture and Heritage Program evaluation will review and
assess the impacts, the administration and the effectiveness of the
program.
Closing date for the Request is 3:00 PM PST on December 7, 2007.
Full proposal information packages may be obtained by contacting:
Megan Catalano
Suite 300, 445-13 Avenue
Castlegar, BC V1N 1G1
Phone: 1-800-505-8998
Email: mcatalano@cbt.org
1.800.505.8998
info@cbt.org
www.cbt.org
COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
CBTYMP07
Friday, November 23
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Come join us after Light-Up for our
RETRO SKI PARTY
with DJ Nip-L
CUSTOMER
APPRECIATION
with
NIGHT
Mighty Joe Young Band
Louisiana Rock
Rock n’
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Roll
Louisiana
Bud’s Is Where It’s At!
Delivery Partner – Youth Media “Scratch Magazine”
Columbia Basin Trust is seeking proposals from qualified
contractors to produce and distribute Scratch Magazine.
Scratch Magazine is part of CBT’s Youth Initiatives and
highlights Basin youth art and writing.
Closing date for the Request is 3:00 PM PST on
December 7, 2007. Full proposal information packages
may be obtained by contacting:
Megan Catalano
Suite 300, 445-13 Avenue
Castlegar, BC V1N 1G1
Phone: 1-800-505-8998
Email: mcatalano@cbt.org
1.800.505.8998
info@cbt.org
www.cbt.org
November 16, 2007
P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTICE
SUITE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT
MISC. FOR SALE
MISC. FOR SALE
David Thompson
Secondary School
3rd Annual Arts, Crafts, Produce,
Preserves and Rummage Sale
in support of the
Greenhouse project
Saturday December 1st ,
9 am – 2 pm
Table rentals $25.00 (contact
Joanne Bragg,
342-9213 ext 143)
Vehicle to be sold by D. Clowers
dba Club Towing. Location of
sale: 341-4th Avenue, Athalmer,
B.C. Date of sale: November
30th, 2007. Time of sale: 5:00
pm. Vehicle to be sold under the
Warehouse Lien Act for Towing
& Storage costs.
Vehicle is a 1999 Black
Nissan Pathfinder, Vin #
JN8AR07Y1XW360265.
Name of Debtor: D. Clowers dba
Club Towing. Amount of Debt:
$2,713.60.
CONTRACTORS: Self contained
cabins by the week or month.
(250) 345-6365 Fairmont
Bungalows.
Windermere – 2 bdrm furnished
house with fridge, stove,
dishwasher, w/d, fireplace,
satellite, heated garage.
NS/NP. $1,100.00. Available
immediately. 342-0020.
Support “Rockies” Hockey. Pine,
Fir & Larch – dry & split order
342-6908.
Kenmore heavy duty washer/
dryer, 2 speeds, rarely used,
excellent condition, $150.00 set.
Cell # 270-9017.
The Elf Craft Fair
is Coming!
Friday Nov. 23rd . 4 pm. – 8 pm.
Saturday Nov. 24th .
9 am. – 3 pm.
Invermere Hall. Come get in the
mood for the season with us.
Door prizes! Admission by
donation to Verge for Youth.
HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE
by the Hoodoo Quilters
Saturday November 24, 2007
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
at the Fairmont Hot Springs
Resort
Garage / Craft Sale
Invermere Seniors Hall
1309 14th St.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
For more info call 342-3990.
Anne & Terry’s
Food Extravaganza!
Dec. 6, 2007
at 6:00 pm.
We are offering an assortment of
homemade foods and Christmas
baking. Come try our stuffed
chicken breasts, lasagnas,
chicken pot pie, cabbage rolls
and more! You can sample
all of our Christmas goodies.
Come load up your freezer.
Tickets are $35.00, with $10.00
going towards buying a family
Christmas. There are only 60
tickets so call now, 688-5071.
2 bdrms for rent in a 3 bdrm
house in Invermere $450.00 &
$550.00 per month. Includes
utilities, W/D, pets negotiable.
Available Nov. 15th, 341-7248.
CONDO FOR RENT
MEMORIAM
In loving memory of Hester
Goalder, November 14, 2006.
Sadly missed and always in our
hearts, Lorri (Sandy), Misti, Mac
Snihor, Harvey (Lynda), Nicole,
Shane, Terry, Goalder.
LOST
Black and white cat, 2 black
dots on back of neck, goes by
the name Buttons. Lost by Pine
Logs, call 342-9289
STORAGE
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
Various size available.
Now with climate
controlled units.
Call 342-3637
COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE
Retail/Office/Storage
503 7th Ave. Only one spot left!
2000 sq. ft., $12.00/sq. ft. triple
net. Call 342-0603 or 341-5845.
WANTED
Roommate wanted in Radium,
$375/month, includes utilities,
available immediately, call
Dave, 347-7787.
This 1 bedroom fully
furnished condo located in
the luxurious Sable Ridge
complex comes complete
with king-sized bed,
Penthouse
furnishings,
and everything you will
need to make this retreat
like condo home. This is
the largest one-bedroom
condo in the complex which
features a spacious living
and dining room, large deck
overlooking the pool, 2 hot
tubs, and full vistas of the
Rockies. All this plus heated
underground
parking,
ensuite laundry, water, heat,
and electricity are included.
Make this award-winning
complex home at only
$1550 per month. For more
information please phone
403-861-5656.
1 bdrm condo in Sable Ridge
in Radium. Built in 2007, fully
furnished with Penthouse
Furniture, gourmet kitchen,
fire place, hot tubs, pool,
underground parking, 3rd floor.
Utilities included. Long term
rental. $1550/month, 403-7104448.
Edgewater: Awesome 2 bdrm
home for rent. 2 baths, decks,
car port, new flooring, fridge,
stove, W/D, N/S, N/P, large yard,
close to schools. $1025/month,
plus hydro. 1 year lease, 403230-1903.
3 bdrm, 2 bath, house for rent
in Pineridge Estates. Close to
all schools, view of lake and
mountains, $1600.00/month
plus utilities. Prefer family, N/S,
N/P, available Nov. 15, 2007. Call
780-406-6898, fax requests to
780-406-6897.
HOUSE FOR SALE
Mobile Home for Sale in
Edgewater. Large lot, 2 decks,
close to school, $265,000.00,
780-728-0121.
ACREAGES & LOTS
Here’s a rare opportunity to
own a choice, secluded 40 acre
parcel less than 10 minutes from
Invermere. Mostly fenced with
productive hayfield, pasture
and forest. Good access and
surrounded by crown land
on 3 sides. Close proximity to
Lake Enid. Choose your favorite
mountain view and build your
dream home. $679,000. (250)
342-6042.
MISC. FOR SALE
Hay for sale, round bales. Phone
Elkhorn Ranch 342-0617.
Good used carpet and underpad.
Approximately 575 sq. ft. or 63
yds. Light beige colour, plush,
342-5444.
Pneumatic hardwood flooring,
Stapler – Prime, used once,
$500.00 OBO, 250-342-5220
26.6 gal. propane water heater.
12 horse power riding Yard Man
lawnmower. 5 horse power tiller.
Offers 50% deposit required on
each. Phone Herb at 342-9746.
Large dry box for pick-up truck.
$130.00 OBO, 342-0020.
Shitsu, cute 8 year old, seeks
caring new home. Owner going
overseas. Please call 342 9552 or
342 3641.
Tanning booth with change
room, $3,900.00. Paid over
$16,000.00. Tanning bed
$1,950.00, both mint condition.
Need to go. Offers, 688-7798.
Live hens and roosters available
immediately. Please call 3422686
VEHICLE FOR SALE
1994 Toyota Corolla. Manual
transmission, c/w winter tires,
new clutch, asking $2,600.00,
342-3269.
1995 Grand Am, $1,500.00 OBO,
341-6984.
1998 F150 XLT V6, 5 speed
4x4, regular cab, with canopy,
excellent condition, $7,500.00
OBO, 342-7393.
1998 Chev 1500 Silverado
Z71, 4x4 extended cab, trailer
package, mint condition,
$12,900.00, Fairmont, 3454034.
REAL ESTATE
November 16, 2007
VEHICLE FOR SALE
$10,000,000
in vehicle inventory.
Go to
www.cranbrookdodge.com
to view complete
inventory.
1999 F250 7.3L turbo diesel
4x4, loaded, without leather
interior. Spray in box liner, dry
box, 5th wheel and draw bar
tow package. 170,000 km.
excellent condition $18,000.00,
349-5666.
2000Ford Focus SE wagon. Well
maintained roomy vehicle,
comes with winter & summer
tires, 5 speed, A/C, cruise,
airbags, good gas mileage.
$6,000.00 OBO, 341-3139 after
5:00 pm.
VEHICLE FOR SALE
CAREERS
CAREERS
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE
standard 6 speed. Lots of power,
leather seats, steering wheel
and front seats with warmer.
Seat has lumber adjustment, air
conditioning, base CD, 6-pack
tape deck, new tires Jan 2007,
dealer serviced, 104,000kms.
Asking $21,000.00. Please call
250-347-6805, between Nov.12
– 18.
Akisqnuk First Nation seeks
a skilled candidate for the
position of Community Healing
Coordinator. Duties shall
include individual, group,
and family substance abuse
and addiction counseling
and support to Akisqnuk First
Nation members; and planning
and promoting projects which
encourage healthy lifestyles.
The successful candidate will
possess a diploma in human
or social services or equivalent
education and experience;
excellent interpersonal skills; is
addiction-free. Previous grant
proposal writing and a proven
record of project management
is an asset. Preference will
be given to candidates with
experience working with a First
Nation. Interested and qualified
applicants are encouraged to
forward a resume, references
and salary expectations by
November 30, 12 p.m. to
Dining room servers and kitchen
help required. Competitive
wages and benefits. Great
benefit package and work
schedule. Call 489-0667.
2005 Dodge Caravan. 95,000
km. Good condition, $14,900.00
OBO, call 342-6596.
MOTOR HOME FOR SALE
26’ Vangaard motor home, rear
bdrm twin or queen size, large
bathroom with tub & shower,
GMC propane powered &
heated.
SERVICES
TOTAL
HEATING
SYSTEMS
2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 2 door,
standard, good condition,
good gas mileage,106,000 km,
$6,000.00 OBO, 342-7379.
2003 Ford Expedition, Eddie
Bower 4x4, 87,000 km, fully
loaded, includes extended
warranty, immaculate condition.
Asking $23,900.00, 342-6900.
Heat Pumps Furnaces
Duct work
342-1167
VEHICLE FOR SALE
JETTA IS BEDDAH!
FOR SALE: 2002 VW JETTA GLS TDI
126,000 kms, 4 dr., Manual, FWD, 2.0L, Cylinders 4, Diesel, AM/
FM Stereo, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Lock Brakes,
CD Player, Driver Air Bag, Dual Air Bag, Intermittent Wipers,
Keyless Entry, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows,
Rear Defroster, Tilt Steering, Heated Seats, Power Locks, Sunroof,
Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Passenger Air Bag, Turbo fuel injected,
New windshield, timing belt & water pump PS/PB ushes, Winter
Tires Installed, Bike rack available, needs mount/hitch.
16,500
$
OBO
OBO
Call 403-512-8893
Patsy Nicholas
Director of Social Programs
Akisqnuk First Nation
P.O. Box 130
Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L0
sukni@rockies.net
Store Clerks needed. Must be
enthusiastic and enjoy people.
$13/hour, store discounts and
advancement opportunities.
Apply in person to Invermere
Petro-Canada*.
Outgoing responsible people
required for in-store and yard
employment. Come to Rona
(Ace Hardware) with resume.
410 Borden Street, Invermere.
Residential Care Worker.
Temporary, full time position.
RCA or PCA or HSW or equivalent.
Union membership, HEU. See
posting, Mt. Nelson Place.
Manager: Donna Jefferson 3423699.
Calgary executive housekeeping
service now opening an office
in the Windermere Valley.
Now accepting applications
for experienced supervisors
and housekeepers. $16.00$20.00/hour, car and gas
allowance. Please call 3422018. Professional service now
accepting new clients.
WANTED TO RENT
Rachel, Pioneer reporter is
looking to rent for 6 mths. a
room in shared house or 1 bdrm.
furnished apartment. NP, NS.
References available. Call 6885305.
Welcome to Interior Health!
We’re all about giving people room to grow, room to contribute,
room to impact, room to make a significant personal contribution
and room to make a huge difference in the lives of others.
For a challenging, growth-oriented career in a beautiful natural
setting where balanced lifestyle choices abound, come to the
East Kootenays and help us in our quest to set new standards of
excellence in the delivery of health services.
REGISTERED NURSE VACANCIES
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Creston, Fernie,
Sparwood and Invermere
Full-time, part-time & casual positions
We invite you to phone or apply online at www.roomtogrowbc.ca
or submit a detailed resume, in confidence to:
Human Resources Recruitment Services
1212 Second St. N.
Cranbrook, BC V1C 4T6
Phone: 250-420-2442
Fax: 250-420-2425
E-mail: debbie.mandryk@interiorhealth.ca
Room to grow.
Sales & Marketing
Manager
The Resort at Copper Point is opening August 2008 in Windermere, BC!
Become part of the team that will open and develop this stunning new 203 room condo-hotel. This
exceptional property will have complete 4 star amenities including a fine dining room, energetic and
vibrant sports lounge, richly appointed cigar lounge, wine cellar, luxurious spa, fully equipped fitness
center, indoor and outdoor pools and full conference and banquet facilities.
Situated on the new 18 hole golf course, “The Ridge” and right next door to 18 holes at Copper Point
Golf, this luxurious property complements the area’s natural splendour.
Primary responsibilities;
•
Develop and execute the Sales and Marketing plan for The Resort, its outlets and each
sales channel.
•
Manage all marketing, graphic design and advertising needs.
•
Establish and grow key accounts and manage the sales relationship.
•
Drive strategies for market mix, pricing, direct sales and on-line sales.
•
Manage a strong sales effort through direct sales and an onsite call center team focused
on FIT, Group, conference and banquet sales.
•
Responsible for sales, revenue and yield strategies, its implementations and results for
FIT and Group business
Qualifications;
•
A minimum of 3 years in a Sales & Marketing role in the hospitality industry, preferably a
resort environment.
•
Degree or diploma in business administration or related field, specializing in Sales &
Marketing or comparable work experience.
•
Familiar with key business segments and markets and have an exceptional sales record.
The individual needs to thrive in a results oriented team environment and have a proven ability to
lead others in a positive, respectful and engaging manner.
Interested applicants may submit their resume to:
The Resort at Copper Point
PO Box 960, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
or email rregitnig@copperpoint.ca
14th Annual Original
ChristmasCraft Sale
November 16, 2007
Pioneer Briefs
Save Your Christmas Shopping for the
most unique selection in the valley!
Temporary street closures
Santa Claus Parade
November 30th & December 1 st
The District of Invermere is reminding people
that there will be some traffic disruptions during the
major Water Transmission Main Project construction,
now underway.
There will be traffic and temporary water disruptions associated with this major construction project,
most notably the closure of 10th Avenue from 4th
Street to 6th Street from November 13th to November 28th, said a letter from Mayor Mark Shmigelsky
addressed to all town residents.
If you have any concerns regarding service or access during construction, please call Herb Mounce, Superintendent of Invermere Contracting, at 688-7266;
or Brian Nickurak, Director of Municipal Works, at
342-9281, ext. 227.
Businesses and organizations are reminded once
again to get their thinking caps on and create a float
for the popular annual Santa Claus parade, held each
year in downtown Invermere on Super Sunday.
This year Super Sunday is scheduled for December 2nd, and the floats will marshall behind Pot Hole
Park starting at noon before heading down main street
at 12:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Invermere Business Committee, the parade is always good fun and kids love seeing Santa riding in the fire truck, and picking up the
candy that is tossed from some of the floats.
Anybody who plans to enter is asked to call the
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce at 342-2844
to register in advance.
INVERMERE COMMUNITY HALL
More Info: Call Carolyn @ 342-1475
Come and
join us for
the game!
November 25th, 1:00 pm • Invermere Legion
Complimentary Lunch
Regular opening hours:
Wednesday – 8 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday – 2 pm
Mission:
Not Impossible!
Employment Opportunity
The College of the Rockies is a learner-centered institution. We
invite all qualified applicants who value high quality program
delivery and educational excellence to apply for ….
Term Instructor – Resident Care/
Home Support Attendant
Invermere Campus
(December 10, 2007 – July 25, 2008)
The Resident Care/Home Support Attendant program is a 28 week
program designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills
and attitude required to provide personal care to individuals in longterm and extended care facilities and in community settings.
Duties: You will be required to work in classroom, community and
clinical settings. You should enjoy teaching adults with a variety of
learning needs. Some travel to clinical placements and exibility of
work hours will be expected.
Qualications: Current registration with CRNBC or CRPNBC is
required along with a relevant Bachelor Degree or enrolment in
a relevant Bachelor Degree program. RNs/RPNs with a gerontological background will be considered. A minimum of three years
current clinical experience in intermediate and/or extended care,
including direct work experience in a specialized unit for individuals
experiencing changes in mental functioning is required. Excellent
interpersonal skills are essential. Previous experience teaching
adults is an asset.
As an employee of the College of the Rockies the successful
candidate is expected to be a lifelong learner who continues
to develop his/her skills to help the College meet the needs of
our students and our other valued clients.
Salary: Depending on qualications, instructional and related work
experience, salary for term employees is in a range from $4,803.17
to $7,610.47 per month (includes 16% in lieu of vacation).
Closing Date: November 30, 2007
Interested persons should submit their resume of qualications and
experience to: The Human Resource Development Department,
College of the Rockies, Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 Condential Fax # (250) 489-8206.
Please quote Competition #07 FA 51.
Please ensure your covering letter and resume clearly describe your related qualications and experience as selection
for interview will be based on the information provided.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Phone: 1-877-489-2687 • (250) 489-2751 •
www.cotr.bc.ca
FIREPLACE INSTALLER, SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Required by a large established local business. A full
time position is available for a responsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance. A suitable
candidate should have knowledge of B.C. Installation
Codes as well as service and maintenance of fireplaces,
however training may be provided to the right
applicant. Must have a valid BC Driver’s License.
Please fax resume with references to:
Diamond Heating and Spas
FAX: 342-7103
Mail to: Box 117, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0
Email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com
Grizzly Mountain Grill
in Radium
Requires Experienced
Cooks and Servers
Call 342-1666 Fax: 341-3453
or send resume to:
PO Box 1079, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Call 341-6299
to place your classified ad.
Kicking Horse Coffee is on a mission;
an all consuming mission to create
the perfect cup. In two words, coffee
perfection. Turns out we also have
a need on our Roasting Team for a mildly anal individual
obsessed with coffee who is ready to kick some serious
coffee ass! As an
APPRENTICE COFFEE ROASTER
you will begin your journey into the craft of artisan roasting
by:
• Receiving and managing all aspects of green bean inventory
• Daily staging of roasting area
• Daily, weekly and monthly cleaning and preventative maintenance
of roasting equipment, roasting and green bean rooms
• Roasting coffee according to recipes, flavor profiles, and quality
standards.
• Participating in coffee cupping (tasting).
• Documenting characteristics and metrics of each roast.
This is a real job, not for the faint of spirit and is not so
much a job as a vocation. The ideal candidate:
• Is detail oriented and analytical
• Possesses an excellent taste palate and able to effectively
communicate tastes
• Is willing and able to routinely lift over 50 pounds
• Has previous shipping/receiving (forklift experience) and/or
kitchen food prep experience.
• Has a desire to learn and grow including the ability to commit for
the long term.
It is tough work demanding a high set of standards, but in the
end, we will teach you more about making great coffee than
you thought possible.
In return you can expect, year-round work, extended health
and wellness benefits, competitive wages, professional
development opportunities, legendary staff “fun days”,
paid day-off birthdays, a steady pipeline to satisfy the most
discerning addiction, not to mention an awesome
product and a team dedicated and committed to
producing the best coffee in the country!
To apply, please email your application to
chris@kickinghorsecoffee.com
or fax 250-342-4450.
We will contact successful applicants.
November 16, 2007
LETTERS
When the
going gets
tough
Is there only one baker allowed in town?
Dear Editor:
Regading the recent letter from Nory Esteban, Esteban quotes local heli-ski company
employee Judy Burns, “it is extremely dangerous to ski on glaciers.” There are a hundred thousand people or more skiing every
day on glaciers in France, Italy, Austria and
Switzerland and there are very few accidents.
Every evening, rescue crews and piste control
teams supervised by mountain guides, check
every glacier run and have any newly opened
crevasses refilled with snow and packed down
by grooming machines, so that the bridges
are frozen rock hard the next morning. There
are continuous safety checks made by the
piste control throughout the day to ensure
the safety and integrity of these runs.
There are local skiers experienced
enough to ski off-piste on glaciers on their
own without guides and have very few accidents. There are over a thousand professional
guides out guiding all day long, skiing over
the wild glaciers of Europe. Very few accidents are reported.
“There is no more year-round skiing.”
Mr. Spiegl (in a separate letter) has made
some good points and, yes, we all know that
the glaciers are retreating in the Alps and in
North America. Recently, well known summer ski areas in Austria such as the Stubai
Glacier and the Hintertux area in the Zillertal
in Austria have not been able to operate 12
months. However, in Saas Fee, Switzerland,
they had a fantastic summer skiing season
this past summer with no bare ice at all on
the glaciers. There were perfect conditions all
summer. August 2006, in Saas Fee, it snowed
every week and there was too much snow for
great training conditions. Every summer is
different and no repetitive pattern has yet
been firmly established.
How do I know – I was there all summer
and I have been guiding mountain climbers
around the Saas Fee – Zermatt areas for 25
years. Sure they have to shut things down for
a day or two because it is too warm but, in
general, they have provided great ski training and have generated a lot of income and
prosperity for their respective towns.
As to Mr. Esteban’s comment “there are
13 ski resorts…none operate at capacity,” is
there only one baker allowed in town, one
butcher, one grocery store, one plumber, one
carpenter. I thought we lived in a free enterprise system with the right of free trade? If
one baker bakes lousy bread, then you can
get bread at the better baker and the lousy
baker goes out of business – hellooooo!!
Jumbo Glacier Resort will be the only ski
area in North America providing high alpine
skiing terrain found in the best ski areas of
the French, Austrian, Italian and Swiss Alps.
People from around the world will be drawn
to this, the only project of its kind in all of
North America. The whole country will benefit from this exposure.
John W. Hogg
Invermere
(Full, active member of the Association of Swiss
Mountain Guides and former World Cup ski
serviceman to two great Canadian “Crazy Canucks” – Dave Irwin and David Murray)
Mega-Resorts: comparing apples to oranges
Dear Editor:
In recent issues of our local papers, Grant
Costello attempts to argue that the proposed
Jumbo Glacier Resort should not be referred
to as a MEGA-resort. However, in his argument Mr. Costello fails to share all the facts
with the reader in an obvious attempt to
mislead the public.
Mr. Costello stresses the importance
of using facts to compare a resort’s size. He
goes on to point out that the proposed village size of JGR is smaller than the village
size of Panorama, Invermere, Banff and a few
other local examples. But why would anyone
compare the village sizes of a resort, instead
of the resort size? What is a ski resort without its ski runs? The predictable argument
from JGR will likely be that the village has
the largest impact, which I would not disagree with. However, it would be ludicrous
to argue that lift towers, cables, gondolas,
grooming equipment, snow cats, snowmobiles, day lodges, tea houses and thousands
of skiing public do not have an impact. If
you were interested in spending a quiet day
in the mountains with a chance to see wildlife, you would not choose to spend it near
a ski resort.
So, to get a true sense of the actual size
and impact of a ski resort, it seems more reasonable to examine the skiable area of a ski
resort. JGR’s Master Plan, in its own words,
calls for the proposed resort to have “ a huge
skiable terrain of over 10,000 acres”. How
does this compare to other ski resorts in our
neighbourhood? Panorama boasts a skiable
terrain of 2847 acres, more than three and
a half times smaller than the proposed JGR!
Kicking Horse Resort claims 2750 acres and
Fernie has 2504 acres, both smaller than
Panorama. Even large, world famous resorts
such as Sunshine Village and Lake Louise
have skiable areas of 3300 acres and 4200
acres respectively. On Vail’s website you
can discover that their ski resort offers “the
largest ski resort in the U.S.” which at 5289
acres, is just over half the size of the proposed
JGR! The largest single ski area in North
America is Whistler Blackcomb with a skiable area of over 8100 acres. The irony is too
much. While Mr. Costello tries to convince
us that the proposed resort would be small,
the Master Plan calls for it to have enough
skiable acreage to eclipse the size of all other
ski resorts on the continent! At 10,000 acres
the proposed JGR would easily weigh in as
the largest in North America. This brings to
mind several appropriate adjectives, and one
of them is definitely “MEGA”.
The next time you are looking for facts in
regards to the proposed JGR MEGA-resort,
I encourage you to do your own research, as
it seems that Mr. Costello would like you
only to see the facts that paint the most favourable picture for his own purposes. There
is no need or desire for a MEGA resort in
our local backcountry. Let’s continue to say
“NO” to JGR.
Jeremy Mackenzie
Invermere
Columbia Valley
Trading Co.
Outdoor Clothing & Gear
Invermere, BC
342-3366
COLUMBIA VALLEY
TRADING COMPANY
20% OFF
SUGGESTED RETAIL
Due to circumstances
beyond our control
EXCHANGE RATES
between CANADA and
the USA have changed
dramatically, prompting
many of our potential
customers to shop in the
USA. By offering…
20% OFF
we hope you will shop
with us instead.
Our suppliers have
offered us absolutely
NO SUPPORT and
NO DISCOUNTS.
The cost of doing
business has increased
i.e. shipping, heating,
accounting, insurance,
electricity, wages and
taxes, etc., etc. We strive
to bring great products
at better prices to this
community. We hope
this incentive will help
you support us in these
troubling times for
Canadian retailers.
Thank you
for your patronage
Chris, Sandy & family.
November 16, 2007
ON THE ROAD
P I O N E E R S — No t
only the most-read paper in the valley, but the
most-travelled as well, The
Pioneer continues to turn
up in far-flung places. Pictured here, clockwise: in the
top left photo, Mickey, Teena, and Rachael Godlien;
Gregg, Sasha, Jocelyn and
Makenna Taylor; Kendyl,
Pam, Wyatt, Trystan, Taylor and Quintynn Hart;
Geoff, Larissa, Devin
and Peyton Dutcher; and
Chris, Nicole, Madison,
Evan and Meighan Prosser
(I hope we didn’t leave
anyone out) at Disneyland; Harrison McKay in
Toronto; Ron and Donna
Ford of Spillimacheen on
Praia di Vitoria on the
Island of Terceira in the
Azores off Portugal; Tina
and Scott Brunner in front
of The Eldorado Royale on
the Mayan Riviera; four
Windermere Men’s Golf
Club members extended
their season with a trip to
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and still found time to
enjoy reading The Pioneer,
including (left to right)
Hans Stettler, Ray Neratko, Vern Dobell and Dick
Friss; Andy Stuart-Hill at
the recently discovered and
excavated
unplundered
tomb of Phillip II (King of
Macedonia 359 - 336 BC)
in ancient Aegae (now Vergina) in Macedonia.
Remember our draw
for two nights at the Fantasyland Hotel in West Edmonton Mall, courtesy of
Travel World in Invermere,
will be made at the end of
2007, so send us your travel photos before then.
November 16, 2007
Valley Churches
FAITH
Unbreakable
By Rev. Jared Enns
Lake Windermere Alliance Church
A collector of rare
antiques walked into a
curio shop and noticed
a beautiful piece of glass
art displayed under a sign
marked “Unbreakable.”
“Pardon me” the
man said to the storekeeper “but what is the price of this piece?”
“One hundred thousand dollars,” replied the
storekeeper.
With a gasp, the man asked why the price was so
high.
“Like the sign says, it’s unbreakable!” the storekeeper explained.
The man examined the piece carefully and asked,
“Are you certain that this piece is unbreakable?”
The storekeeper assured him that was.
The man greatly admired the piece, so he paid the
full price and took it home. There he put it on display in a protective case. He told everyone who came
to admire it that it was very special—an unbreakable
piece of glass.
Several weeks later, the man visited the curio shop
and explained to the storekeeper how many precautions he had taken to protect and preserve the beautiful piece he had purchased.
While looking around, the man noticed another
piece of glass art beneath the “unbreakable” sign. It
occurred to the man that he’d seen the same piece
marked $500 the last time he was in the shop. He
asked the storekeeper, “How can that piece be unbreakable, too? Last month when I was here, it was in
the display cabinet with those other pieces, and it was
marked $500!”
“No, the price is $100,000,” the storekeeper replied. “It’s unbreakable now too.”
“How can you be so sure?” the man demanded.
“Because the schmuck who pays a hundred grand
for this thing is going to take as much care of it as you
have with yours!”
When you know something is extremely valuable,
you tend to take very good care of it. The Bible tells us
in first Corinthians chapter 6:20, “You were bought at
a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” God
paid a very high price for each of us. He sacrificed his
only Son so we could have eternal life. For that reason,
every person you meet is of great value, because he or
she is of great value to God.
Remembrance Day, which we have just celebrated,
brings to the forefront the value that is placed upon a
life. Who is to say what the worth is on an individual
life, and is one person’s life worth more than others?
In remembering the price paid by thousands for our
freedoms in this country, let us live those freedoms
recognizing our place, before God and before men.
Answer for yourself the following questions and make
the choices you need to based on your response.
How do you treat the people you encounter every
day? How do you treat the members of your own family? How do you treat people who are different from
you or people who have less than you do?
COLUMBIA VALLE Y PIONEER SPECIAL OFFER
Order this beautiful
print for Christmas and
support the Invermere
Public Library
This signed and numbered print of an original oil painting by Elizabeth
Wiltzen is featured on the cover of the 2007 Columbia Valley Map Book.
Cost for 20-inch x 15-inch print is $450 unframed, $675 framed.
Cost for 40-inch x 30-inch print is $1,200 unframed, $1,640 framed.
This charitable project is jointly sponsored by The Columbia Valley Pioneer and
The Artym Gallery in Invermere.
To order your print, please contact The Artym Gallery
at (250) 342-7566 or e-mail: info@artymgallery.com
N E W S PA P E R
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Sunday, Nov. 18th, 10:30 am: Worship and Life Instruction.
Guest Speaker: Rev. Gerry Teichrob.
Sunday school, age 3 to Grade 7, during morning service.
For sermons online: www.sermonplayer.com/lwac
326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
8:30 a.m. Edgewater - All Saints
10:30 a.m. - Invermere - Christ Church Trinity
Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644
www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
10 a.m. Sunday
Children’s Church during the message part of the service.
Sunday 7 p.m. 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 • Father Jim McHugh
Saturday 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday 9 a.m. Mass
St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday 11 a.m. Mass
St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats • Sunday 4 p.m.
712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE
Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere
Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Every Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.
Every Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible Study
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS
Sunday Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.
Noon Sunday: Relief Society
President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079
Invermere Christian Supplies
Invermere Christian
Supplies
www.invermerechristiansupplies.com
1229-7th Ave., Invermere
WE SELL REAL ESTATE
• Radium • Invermere • Panorama
• Windermere • Fairmont
342-6415
Call 341-6151 or
1-888-341-6155
rayfergusonrealty.ca
STAFF HOUSING
SHORTAGE?
Town location, duplex - 2 sides with
one suited. Great joint venture or home
owner with income. Great new price.
$545,000
MLS# K161892
November 16, 2007
www.ReMaxInvermere.com
Invermere
Toll Free: 1-888-258-9911
250-342-6505
Wende Brash
342-1300
Bernie Raven
342-7415
Ed English
342-1194
Fort Point Area
Jan Klimek
342-1195
John McCarthy
342-1758
Andy Smith
342-1709
Bryan Hookenson
341-1266
Custom Log Building
One of the last available lots in the Fort Point area. Close to beach, tennis, and
minutes to downtown Invermere. Call Now. MLS#K163672
Will accommodate a range of commercial uses, right on the main road in this busy
community; retail, restaurant, gym, offices. Close to all south Columbia Lake recreational amenities, public beach park, boat launch, golf course. MLS#K3700506
$299,000
$449,000
Rob Rice
341-5935
Deborah-Kim Rice
342-5935
Paul Glassford
341-1395
Luxury in Fairmont
Jill Hall
688-5675
Custom home in prestigious mountain side Fairmont. Luxury home with many
upgrades throughout. Panoramic mountain views. Privacy with natural landscaping. Detached double garage. Great home inside and out with attention to detail.
MLS#K164104
$579,000
Excellent Investment Property
Head to the Mountains!
Rise to the Top
Excellent investment property for development or for someone who needs more
space. Four bdrms, updated kitchen. Property backs onto future developments. This
is a great project for an investor. Call Paul today. MLS#K166484
Panarama – golfing, skiing, mountain biking, rafting and more. Fractional ownership provides income or scheduled time for your vacations. Corner unit has 2 bdrms,
granite countertops,open living area, fireplace, large windows. MLS#K166566.
$537,700
$129,900
The best rise to the top and this top floor unit in Panorama Springs is certainly that.
Furnished and in the rental pool. This one bedroom unit has fantastic views the
Purcell Mountains. Enjoy the on site pool and hot tubs. MLS#K166543
Preferred Location
Prime Location
Fabulous Invermere Home
Panorama’s 1000 Peaks Lodge – Sunny balcony looking to Monument Peak. All
furnishings, and dishes are included so just bring the toys. Two Bedrooms, two
baths, so bring some friends. MLS#K163644
Court order sale of prime location Panorama Springs. 2 bdrm and 2 bathroom unit
located right at the top of the waterslide. Ground unit looking at the ski runs and
pools. With all the amenities. MLS#K164034
4 bedroom, 2 bathroom in a quiet area of Invermere. Propane fireplace in the
family room, large backyard. Close to all schools and only minutes to the beach,
numerous golf courses and shopping. MLS#K164002
$339,000+gst
$342,000
$349,900
A Piece of
Mountain Beauty
Drive up to the front door and experience that
mountain feeling. As you wind your way up the
stairs to the open living area you will find hardwood floors, fir trim package, log detailing, beautiful counter tops and tile backsplash, black appliances, vaulted pine ceilings, tone fireplace and so
many more upgrades. This property will satisfy the
most sophisticated buyer. MLS#K164335
$645,000
$169,000+gst
The Luxury You
Deserve
Fully renovated 3 bedroom townhome in Terra
Vista. Hardwood floors and granite countertops
give this cabin a feeling of luxury. Wrap-around
deck with lots of room for entertaining friends
and family. Backs onto wooded hill, giving privacy.
Complete with wood burning fireplace. Close to all
amenities, including ski hill, hot pools and shopping. MLS#K166542
$569,000

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