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February 19, 2016
Vol. 13/Issue 8
Your Weekly Source for News and Events
The Columbia
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VALLEY NEWS
Akisqnuk land claim confirmed by tribunal
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
The Akisqnuk First Nation has plans to pressure
the Government of Canada to honour a recent ruling that recognizes its claim over 3,000 acres of land
in the Madias Tatley area, which is located east of the
nation. The ruling is by a Specific Claims Tribunal that
reviewed the Akisqnuk reserve creation and additional
land decisions that were never implemented.
The decision to exclude land in the Madias Tatley
area from the Akisqnuk First Nation dates back over
a century. An 1884 recommendation by the Indian
Reserve Commissioner to include the Madias Tatley
area in the Akisqnuk reserve and another in 1915 by
the federal-provincial Royal Commission on Indian
Affairs did not come to fruition in spite of the extensive use of the land by the Ktunaxa people of the
Akisqnuk First Nation.
The tribunal found that in ignoring the recommendations, Canada breached its legal obligations as fiduciary for the First Nation.
“It’s been a long, long fight,” said Lorne Shovar,
Akisqnuk First Nation chief. “We had the tribunal
hearing about a year ago. We don’t have the property
back yet. It’s just a decision from the tribunal so there’s
still various steps that need to happen before there’s any
type of compensation or land allocation.”
The Akisqnuk First Nation is pleased with the decision and Mr. Shovar hopes to help his nation correct
an injustice issue that has the potential to acknowledge
many generations of elders and families.
“Right now, we’ve got a document of next steps,
so we’re going to pressure the federal government to
honour the decision of the tribunal,” said Mr. Shovar.
He remains optimistic that the Canadian government will help develop a new relationship with the
First Nation in the spirit of reconciliation. He added
the process wouldn’t take place overnight.
“It has been an extremely long battle,” said Mr.
Shovar, noting the issue became a major priority for
the nation before he joined council in 2004. “We, at
Akisqnuk, are both excited and optimistic that we can
move forward in a good way not only with the community but with the federal and provincial governments.”
Sunchaser Villas test case hearing in Vancouver wraps up
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
A test case for the long-running Sunchaser Villas class action lawsuit was heard
in the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver in January, and those on both sides of the
legal battle are now waiting for a ruling.
The test case was held from January 4th to 22nd and a judgement in the matter
from Judge Shelley Fitzpatrick is not expected for at least several weeks.
Cox-Taylor law firm lawyer Lindsey Leblanc represented the timeshare owner
claimants in court during the three weeks, and confirmed that the test case hearing
had wrapped up, but could not tell The Pioneer more, saying that “as this matter
is before the court awaiting judgment, we will not be commenting at this time.”
Similarly, Northwynds Resort Properties Ltd. (the defendant) chief executive
officer Kurt Wankel said that “as judgment was reserved to a later date, it remains
an ongoing legal process and we have no further comment.”
The legal battle began almost three years ago, in April 2013, when more than
1,000 timeshare owners (a figure that has now grown to more than 3,200 individual timeshare owners) at Sunchaser Villas entered into a class-action lawsuit
against Northmont Resort Properties Ltd. in a dispute over a costly renovation
project and the associated fees charged at the 18,950-unit villas. Northmont is a
subsidiary company of Northwynd Resort Properties Ltd.
The claimants alleged that, among other things, the renovation fees greatly
exceed the regular maintenance expenses laid out in the timeshare agreements; that
the fees have been improperly charged for expenses not incurred in the past three
years and which may not ever be incurred; that the fees include renovation expenses for buildings that Northmont has not and does not intend to renovate or that
Northmont seeks to remove from the resort for its own use; and that Northmont
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Thank you!
The family of Stan Rokosh wish to extend their sincere
gratitude to many people in the Invermere Community
for their friendship and support of Stan over the years, and
particularly after he moved into the Columbia Garden Village.
Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Invermere
and District Hospital; the staff at Columbia Garden Village;
Interior Health and Home Support nurses; the Hospice Society
of the Columbia Valley; Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy and as well
a special note of appreciation to Father Gabriel at Canadian
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Thank you also to the many friends and acquaintances who
extended the hand of friendship and whose companionship and
fellowship he enjoyed so very much!
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• As a result of information provided
to the detachment from the Integrated
Child Exploitation Unit in December,
Cst. Reinburg initiated an investigation.
As a result of information gained from a
production order on the server, an application for a search warrant was approved
and executed by Columbia Valley Detachment officers on February 5th at a residence in the 600 block of Upper Lakeview
Road. As a result of the investigation and
evidence seized, a 26-year-old male from Windermere
has been charged with possession of child pornography.
• On Friday, February 12th, police were contacted
concerning an assault complaint that took place in front
of the Pharmasave next door to the Chisel Peak Medical
Clinic. An adult male was pushed down by a 17-yearold male from Windermere. No injuries to the victim.
The victim did not wish to pursue charges.
• On Friday, February 12th at 2 p.m., the detachment received a complaint of vehicles passing a school
bus near Tim Horton’s that was unloading kids at the
time while the red light was operating. Red light flashing on the bus means: do not pass.
• On Friday, February 12th at 10:50 p.m., police
received a report of a 23-year-old male banging on the
window of the Canadian Tire store. Police attended and
arrested the male who was on conditions of not to return to the store or be in Invermere as he was charged
that same morning with break and enter into Canadian
Tire. While under arrest for breaching his conditions,
the Golden detachment advised the male is to be arrested from an incident out of Golden earlier in the evening. The arrested male had threatened others with a
knife. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing
where he was released on further conditions. The male
was released to his parents, returning him to Calgary.
• On Saturday, February 13th at 4:20 p.m., the
detachment had a report of a lost wallet in the area of
Mountainside Market in Radium.
• On Saturday, February 13th at 4:20
p.m., the detachment was receiving reports of ATVs operating on the streets in
Canal Flats. Time for a mini project to
make someone’s recreational enjoyment
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• On Monday, February 15th at
10:13 a.m., the detachment received a
complaint of theft of stolen lights off a
van in the town area. Lights and bracket
were taken. Described as LED PS 7-inch
model.
• On Monday, February 15th at
11:42 a.m., the detachment received
a complaint of theft of a purse that occurred at Sobeys grocery store. The purse was later located in the store, however, minus an iPod Nano, ear
phones, charger and plug.
Reputation at stake
With limited time remaining, I wish to thank many
people for their assistance. Having worked the valley
the last 20 years, in Golden and here in Invermere, I
have worked closely with both hospitals. I’ve had the
opportunity to meet the doctors, nurses, and staff. On
a personal level, they have taken good care of me when
in return I don’t take good care of myself, as I am often
reminded. On the professional side, we often find ourselves in the emergency ward and often get in the way
while staff are running off their feet. I also find myself
interacting with hospital staff in my capacity of doing
the first aid for the Rockies. I will miss my interaction
with our local health care workers. So it was nice one
day to come to their aid when a patient was acting out,
verbally aggressive and with the fear of becoming physically violent, refusing to take a shot that was necessary
for the male’s health. I’m confident in my ability to negotiate (got the boat, didn’t I) and have the male agree.
Told the nurse to step aside, Marko is here. I opened up
the curtain and was greeted with a “Hi Marko.” Good
first step. Off the bat we established a friendship. I informed the male that I have a problem.
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February 19, 2016
Former teacher’s certificate cancelled
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
A former valley teacher who resigned from the local
school district two years ago recently agreed to the cancellation of her teaching certificate, and has since been the
subject of a social media storm.
A consent resolution agreement on the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation website describes that
the female teacher’s employment with Rocky Mountain
School District Six was terminated in August 2013 due
to failing to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
with a male Grade 11 student.
Some of the social media attention on the matter
has contained wild allegations as to the nature of the failure, but the published agreement makes clear that the
incident stems from the teacher inappropriately communicating with the student through text messages in
November and December 2012.
The agreement reports that the teacher sent text messages to the student several times late at night and, on December 14th, 2012, sent a series of about 50 text messages
to the student, during the course of which she referred to
the student as “attractive.” According to what is stated in
the agreement, the teacher said she was intoxicated at the
time of sending the string of 50 messages, but she also said
this did not excuse her behaviour.
In addition, the agreement mentions that the commissioner had received a medical report outlining the
teacher had “a medical condition of mild severity” that
may have contributed to her conduct at the time.
“In the process, a resignation was agreed upon,”
Windermere Teachers Association president Doug Murray told The Pioneer by email.
The Pioneer sought comment on the matter from the
teacher, but the teacher is unable to speak to the issue under the terms of the consent resolution agreement with
Commissioner for Teacher Regulation.
“My wife is truly a remarkable, wonderful person who
I have nothing but respect and love for. I stand proudly by
her as we endure this tremendously challenging time,” her
husband told The Pioneer.
The Pioneer is withholding names out of consideration
for the couple’s young children. The mutual agreement to
cancel the certificate was part of the consensus resolution
process and the matter is not before the public courts.
. . . ‘Sunchaser’ from page 3
has used the fees for purposes other than the renovation project for which they are ostensibly being charged.
Although Mr. Wankel did not offer further comment on the matter, he did send The Pioneer a copy of
an update letter on the trial sent to Sunchaser Villas timeshare owners on February 1st.
The letter outlines that the hearing was a test case rather than the full class-action lawsuit (advanced by
one timeshare owner, not the entire group) and pointed out that while it may provide precedent-setting value
to other owners, it was ultimately an individual action.
“We are pleased with the performance of our legal counsel and our witnesses in presenting our side of
the story and our position that we have acted reasonably in the discharge of our duties as manager of the
resort. We feel the physical evidence, including the many communications we have provided to our owner,
was compelling and supportive. We entered the proceedings believing the delinquent owners’s position was
without merit and we exited steadfast in that position,” reads the letter. “Further the Supreme Court of
British Columbia process exposed the other side’s claim. By the end of the three weeks, the other side had
abandoned multiple allegations and made numerous admissions that speak to other allegations made.”
The letter continues that the company’s best guess as to when a ruling can be expected is that it won’t
come until at least late March, but conceded there could be quite a bit of variability in the timing. It then
adds that in the meantime it’s business as usual at the resort, and reminds owners that they are still responsible for paying their maintenance fees.
The Pioneer attempted to reach the claimants’ main lawyer, Michael Geldert, for comment on the matter, but was unable to do so prior to press deadline. He had previously told The Pioneer that “the timeshare
industry has always seemed to have issues with resort managers who, for whatever reason find themselves
between a rock and a hard place, and they start making decisions that ultimately attract some liability and
concern on behalf of the people they are responsible for managing.”
The Sunchaser Villas are in Fairmont Hot Springs.
. . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4
I stated that I guaranteed the nurse that I would be able to convince him to take the shot. Advised the
male that my reputation now lies in his hands and I can look like the fool.
Stick my head out and informed the nurse he was good to go with his shot.
The miracle worker! I found over the years that if you establish trust and respect, you get it back. This
patient paid it back.
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February 19, 2016
PERSPECTIVE
Ground control
Historical Lens
By Nicole Trigg
Pioneer Staff
On Monday, February 15th, Canada cut ties with
the coalition air war against ISIS, the same day that
airstrikes killed innocent civilians, including pregnant
women and young children, when suspected Russia
planes let loose on hospitals and schools in northern Syria. The United Nations have condemned the bombings,
stating they may amount to a war crime, and no one is
stepping forward to take the blame. At this messy stage
in the war on terror, Canada has gracefully made an exit,
changed tactics and headed in another direction,
Meanwhile, in the House of Commons, interim Conservative Party leader Rona Ambrose is arguing that Canada
is letting its allies down, while NDP leader Tom Mulcair
doesn’t want Canada involved at all. Parliament Hill journalists have coined the phrase “the Goldilocks Solution” to
describe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s middle-of-theroad approach of “not too hot, not too cold, but just right.”
But while Canada’s six CF-18 fighter jets have flown their
last mission, the number of Canadian special-forces advisers
will climb to 207 from 69 in the expanded military deployment, essentially tripling Canada’s involvement. Those who
thought the Liberals were acting in a cowardly manner by
pulling out of the airstrikes now have a new concern: that
more Canadian men and women could get hurt, or killed.
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, who himself served in the
Middle East as a soldier, has said as much, stating the revised mission will be more dangerous as Canadian soldiers
will be shoulder to shoulder with those they’re training to
stand up to some of the worst evil afflicting the planet. As
front line fighters in the battle for freedom that our society
enjoys every single day, they are willing to put their lives
on the line in order to save innocent people and pass on
their skills and training to those so desperately in need. The
ground war against ISIS needs help and Canada is stepping
up to the plate. Our prayers are with our soldiers.
Snow in sight
In this image with no date, the paradise mine is covered in snow. If you have any more information, email us at info@
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Photo (A561) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society
Correction
Last week’s column, Fresh Old Ideas, referred to the
USA’s “ third amendment” when it ought to have referred to “the second amendment.”
Event aims to educate community
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
Those who have a focus on leading health-driven
lives may be interested in attending an upcoming
community event.
The Truth About Cancer series will be shown to
the Columbia Valley community at David Thompson Secondary School theatre starting on Thursday,
February 25th between 7 and 8:30 p.m. Voluntary
donations to help cover the cost of rental and insurance will be accepted. If there is a surplus of donations, the proceeds will be donated to local cancer
patients. The second showing will take place at the
same time and in the same place on Thursday, March
3rd. The rest will be scheduled after further arrangements are made and depending on turnout.
“Our motive in this presentation is to Pay It Forward,” explained event organizers, Shelley Ford and
Iris Meehan. “We saw this presentation, thought of
our own personal losses to cancer — most of us today have been touched by this loss — and felt we just
couldn’t keep it to ourselves.”
The Truth About Cancer — A Global Quest is
billed as “the documentary series the mainstream
media refused to air,” according to the Science Based
Medicine Website. It consists of nine episodes plus
two question and answer episodes, and is produced
by Ty Bollinger, an outspoken supporter of natural
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February 19, 2016
ICE UPDATE
As of the afternoon of Friday, February
12th, the ice thickness 50 feet offshore
from Kinsmen Beach was 12 inches.
Makes you say
WOW
Columbia Valley wildlife photographer Bonnie-Lou Ferris’ shot
of a Great Grey Owl (taken in the
Windermere area in 2015) was selected by judges for the BC SPCA’s
2015 Wildlife in Focus photo contest
as a non-prize winning entry, earning Bonnie-Lou a spot in the 2015
WOW slideshow. Find the link at
https://youtu.be/yJkrrhm5lBk.
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. . . ‘Event’ from page 6
treatments for cancer.
Mr. Bollinger began a journey of
learning about the debilitating disease after losing several family members to cancer, and questioning the
effectiveness of treatments that are
available.
“This Global Quest involved interviews with scientists, researchers,
long term (cancer) survivors, doctors, naturopaths, nutritionists and
oncologists from all over the world,
coming together to educate, expose
and eradicate cancer and to give us
hope,” Ms. Ford and Ms. Meehan
explained “All together 143 professionals from all over the globe participated in this process.”
The series consists of nine different themes per episode, and includes
a focus on prevention. Each episode
is 1.5 hours in length.
“We are so fortunate to live in a
health-minded community, and this
series takes us all around the world
in support of being fully informed
as we make our future health decisions,” the duo concluded.
For more information, contact
Shelley at 250 342- 5837 or shinesister@shaw.ca; or Iris at 250-4094811 or ipmeehan@shaw.ca.
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Ever thought of becoming a National Certified Lifeguard?
College of the Rockies will be delivering a two-step program
including all the necessary training and certifications to become a
National Certified Lifeguard. Just in time for the summer season.
Lifeguard Essentials Level One Course
The Level One course includes 10 sessions of swim instruction including
stroke technique and fitness development required for Level 2. An initial swim
assessment will be required to determine your starting level. Some additional
independent swim practice may be required.
The Level One course also includes the Red Cross Standard First Aid
Certification that is valid for 3 years.
Course Dates: March 1 – April 8
Cost: $345
Lifeguard Certification Level Two Course
Upon successful completion of the Lifeguard Essentials Level One, students will
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Bronze Cross and the National Lifeguard Society Certification. Some additional
practice and homework may be required.
Pre-requisites: Valid Red Cross Standard First Aid, successful completion of the
Level One Program
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Strategy garnering support
By Dorothy Isted
Special to The Pioneer
Editor’s note: The following article is a
more in-depth follow-up to the Columbia Valley
Resident Attraction and Retention Strategy story
that was printed in the January 29th Pioneer.
Last month, meetings were held at
the Lions’ Hall at the Crossroads and in
Calgary to listen to what people thought
about growing and sustaining the valley’s
population. It is a cheerful thought that
permanent valley residents and part-timers
(the latter being mostly from Calgary) are
on the same wavelength when it comes to
what the valley needs.
Currently, the Columbia Valley is not experiencing any growth in population. Those
opposed to growth may not realize that with
a declining population comes declining government services: less available services in the
schools and hospital, for example. The provincial government gives money to municipalities for government services in their communities based on the number of permanent
residents. Those not living here full-time do
not get counted even though they need the
services when in the valley.
Austin Hracs, Senior Consultant with
MDB Insight, the company hired to guide
valley communities through the Columbia
Valley Resident Attraction and Retention
Strategy, is impressed by the involvement
he’s witnessed so far.
“From our perspective, the Calgary
event was a complete success,” he said.
Regarding his time in the valley, he noted:
“I’ve been to a lot of communities and this
was an amazing session.”
Over 500 people completed an online
survey created by MDB Insight. Nearly 70
per cent of part-time residents would consider moving to the valley permanently.
Ninety per cent of respondents said it is a
desirable place to live, and 90 per cent also
said they feel connected to the valley, which
is not a common sentiment, said Mr. Hrac.
He works across Canada and only once
before has he seen the same number of people complete the survey — but the population of that community was two million.
People were asked what is preventing them from moving here. Among the
concerns listed were job opportunities, affordable housing for those working in the
tourism sector, adequate medical care and
extra help for seniors.
Participants at both workshops were
asked to respond to four questions: What
is the biggest attraction here? What is the
biggest barrier to attracting new residents?
Retention – why aren’t people staying, why
are they leaving? What is one opportunity
for the Columbia Valley to make it more
attractive for new residents?
One recommendation that has often
come up, and did this time, is amalgamating the whole Columbia Valley into one
regional district, based on the idea that
more taxes would be funnelled back from
the province. Affordable housing, leadership and strategies for economic growth
were also recommended.
Invermere mayor Gerry Taft explained
after the meeting that the concept of one
municipality was already investigated a few
years back and is unworkable because of
roads. Roads would become the responsibility of the municipality and the province
would get off the hook for maintaining the
roads and bridges, he said.
“There’s no way with our population
we could take this on,” Mr. Taft explained.
As a result of this investigation, however, the three municipalities of Invermere,
Radium and Canal Flats as well as Regional
Districts F and G began to work more closely
together to co-operate and share resources.
Currently, all the communities are working
together on the libraries, the arenas and the
new multi-use centre planned for Invermere.
Mr. Taft also attended the Calgary
workshop and found it interesting that it
was a baby boomer crowd. They wanted to
know if there were opportunities in public
service, especially health care. “The people
there were happy we took the time and
were interested in listening to them,” he
said. “Sometimes the second-homeowners
feel as though their opinions don’t matter.”
Area G’s director Gerry Wilkie had
a compliment and a caution about the
initiative.
“I think Invermere council is really
putting in the time and effort to get it going, but we’re all interested in it,” he said.
“The more we can diversify the better, but
don’t ruin the beautiful area or the relatively rural way of life we have.”
According to Mr. Hrac, the workshops
are the halfway mark in the process. The consultants will collate the information gathered
and make recommendations to the Steering Committee in March. Mr. Taft said the
Steering Committee will review the report
and prioritize the next steps, finding ways to
make the top three or five actions happen.
The report will be released to the public in April.
February 19, 2016
Dr. Jumbo comes to Cranbrook
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
The debate about the proposed Jumbo
Glacier Resort has been so long-running
that the topic has become fodder for academic study, and local residents will get a
chance to hear about it firsthand when a
University of Victoria professor who completed his doctoral dissertation on the controversy visits the East Kootenay next week
to give a presentation on the issue.
Cam Owens’ areas of research include
land use conflict and decision making
processes, and sustainable development.
The 25-year old Jumbo debate made the
ideal sole case study for his PhD, which
examined B.C.’s environmental assessment
process, on which he worked from 2006
to 2011. Mr. Owens — the only person
in province with what could be called a
degree in Jumbo — will be in Cranbrook
on Tuesday, February 23rd as the keynote
speaker for the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology’s environmental
and social assessment forum.
“I wanted to understand what had
confounded the review (process for the
proposed resort) so as to drag on over a
couple decades and gain a multi-perspectival understanding of the controversy surrounding the proposal,” he told The Pioneer, adding that, as part of his research, he
spent a summer in Invermere interviewing
key players in the Jumbo debate (both supporters and opponents), as well as another
summer in Victoria interviewing government officials involved with the environmental assessment process.
The list of interviewees — nearly 40 in
total — reads like a who’s who of Jumbo,
and includes Grant Costello, Oberto Oberti, Kathryn Teneese, Gerry Taft, Greg Deck,
Alan Artibise, Psyche Brown, Bob Campsall, Arnor Larson, Jim Galloway, Dee
Conklin, Ray Crook, Dean Martin, Rowena Eloise, Cam Gillies, Meredith Hamstead, Norm MacDonald, Christy Madson
(Roger Madson’s daughter), Al Miller, Pat
Morrow, David Pacey, Dave Quinn and
Nolan Rad, among many others.
In his dissertation, Mr. Owens examines how the conflict can be described as
competing representations of eight different
models of justice — spatial; market; industrial (technical-rational planning); civic
(equality, access and solidarity); domestic
(tradition and locality); inspirational; renown (fame and public opinion); and green.
Mr. Owens devotes ample space in his
dissertation to the perspectives of both resort supporters and opponents, which he
told The Pioneer is more than just attempting to achieve a balanced approach as an
academic, saying “I have a strong conservation ethic and fairly progressive political
views, but also grew up in Calgary with a
conservative dad and studied with some
pretty conservative professors through
University of Calgary political science, and
thus I pride myself on empathizing with
multiple perspectives.”
This balanced approach is in some
ways similar to what was attempted with
Sweetgrass’ Jumbo Wild documentary,
which will be screened at the forum prior
to Mr. Owens’ speech.
“In the movie, Nick Wagoner, the
director, positions the mountain as a mirror reflecting back the different values,
assumptions and stories of those looking
upon it. In my talk, I want to build on
this, using my research around the Jumbo
review to explore the different ways people
have come to imagine this place — the
Jumbo Valley or Qat’muk — and what
they think should be done there,” he said.
“I will use a number of stories from the
years of struggle around the Jumbo review,
in the end hoping to make this point that
environmental assessment is inescapably
political — it is not a science, it is based
on values, assumptions etc. — and that we
need to acknowledge this and ensure that
it is an effective forum for fair, inclusive
and constructive deliberation.”
Another similarity between Mr. Owens’ dissertation and the Jumbo Wild film
is that, while both seek and showcase viewpoints from supporters and opponents,
the creators of both ultimately leave their
project with the personal opinion that the
planned resort should not go ahead.
Although Mr. Owens doesn’t offer this
opinion in his concluding “Reflections”
section of the dissertation, he says in the
“Epilogue” that he thinks Jumbo should
not be approved: “given the scale of local
opposition, which I take to be diverse and
well-informed.”
He points out that First Nations opinion on the project is divided (with the Shuswap Indian Band supportive of it, and the
Ktunaxa opposed), but adds “I believe the
Ktunaxa’s claim to this land and the recognition of its sacredness needs to be met affirmatively with humility and respect.”
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events or programs for the 2016 budget year. Applicants
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RFP packages are available from the ministry’s Recreation
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February 19, 2016
Canal Flats parts ways
with administrator
By Greg Amos
In the midst of the 2016
budget process, the Village
of Canal Flats has cut ties
with chief administrative
officer Brian Woodward.
“By mutual agreement,
Brian Woodward has concluded his employment
as chief administrative ofBrian Woodward
ficer of the Village,” reads
a press release issued by
the municipality on Monday, February 15th. “Mayor,
council and staff wish to acknowledge and thank Brian
Woodward for his service to the village over the past
five years.”
Asked why the administrator was being let go,
Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras would not comment, but
pointed out discussions were held at in-camera meetings that are not open to the public. It’s not known
whether Mr. Woodward will receive a severance package, which is often the case when a municipal administrator is relieved of his duties, and Mr. Woodward indicated there are still contract items to resolve between
himself and the village.
“Mr. Woodward has done a very good job for
the village, and has been instrumental in obtaining
several grants,” said Ms. Juras. “He was a very good
administrator.”
Asked by The Pioneer how he feels about council’s decision when reached at home in Canal Flats, Mr. Woodward responded, “at the age of 70, I feel great about it.”
“I had lots of discussions in the last few weeks
about different things,” he said, adding he accepts the
decision and plans to continue living in Canal Flats
with his wife.
Mr. Woodward’s last day working for the village was Wednesday, February 10th, and both he and
Ms. Juras confirmed all major details in the 2016 budget have already been worked out.
“We already have all recommendations in place
from staff,” explained Mayor Juras. “Our biggest challenge is trying to keep the village working with little or
no tax increases to taxpayer.”
To finish the detailed work prior to the end-of-April
deadline, the village will appoint Cheryl Otting as financial officer, and has named deputy director of corporate
services Sylvie Hoobanoff as interim chief administrative
officer. (Ms. Otting has been brought in on a contract
basis to help with Canal Flats budgets in past years.)
The village will begin advertising for a new administrator immediately, and may seek help from a recruiting service, added Ms. Juras.
A meeting was held between council and village staff
on Wednesday, February 17th to explain the situation.
Mr. Woodward had been working at the village since
December 2010, where he worked four days each week.
He said he plans to stay completely away from politics as
a member of the public, but will be engaged with community activities involving arts and the wilderness.
Valley-wide marketing gets a boost
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
The Upper Columbia Valley Branding and
Marketing Committee has recently received a grant
that has nearly doubled its current funding and will
help fund the next stage of its valley-wide branding
efforts.
“We’re thrilled,” said committee member Andrea Tubbs. “We’re really looking forward to working collaboratively as a valley on this initiative and
anticipate good results.”
The grant came from Destination BC and was
for about $103,000, which is added to the roughly
$129,000 worth of funding the committee has already secured.
“The money is going to be used for a one-year
marketing initiative that will represent the valley as a
whole and try to draw more tourist traffic to the valley in the off-peak months, from September through
to April,” said Ms. Tubbs.
Ms. Tubbs emphasized that plans have not yet
been completely finalized, but said that the committee hopes to soon hire somebody to flush out its
three-year valley-wide marketing plan and also to
hire somebody to execute the plan for its first year.
The Branding and Marketing Committee has
been working on valley-wide branding for about a
year, and recently proposed creating a single destination marketing organization (DMO) for the entire Upper Columbia Valley. Currently there are two
DMOs in the valley — Invermere and Panorama;
and Radium. The rest of the valley (including Windermere, Fairmont Hot Springs, Canal Flats and Regional District of East Kootenay Area F and Area G)
have no DMO.
February 19, 2016
The Columbia Valley Pioneer
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE
COLUMBIA VALLEY
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
KUDOS TO COFFEE
Miesha Louie (right)
and Sean Hamilton
are bringing their
two-piece band,
Miesha & The
Spanks, to Safta’s on
Thursday, February
25th. Turn to page
17 to learn more.
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
Photo submitted
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Rock goddess
returns
Out &
About
Your weekly
guide to what’s
happening around
the Columbia Valley
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Valley Sessions
Concert
Saturday March 5th at 7 pm
Fresh Fridays
What does ART
mean to you? Youth Open Mic
Happy BirtHday to pynelogs!
1914 - 2014 · Celebrating 100 years
· Friday March 4 at 7 pm
th
Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.
February 19, 2016
Don’t miss this celebration of coffee (and tea!)
pants how to identify different roasts and flavours
at the Cupping workshop. Also on Saturday,
there will be a free-entry Coffee and Tea Expo
The perks of savouring coffee can be adapted to
held at Copper Point Resort between 11 a.m.
suit baristas, espresso aficionados and social coffee
and 4 p.m. to offer visitors informational mateconnoisseurs, and the third annual Invermere Cofrials and samples from specialty coffee roasters,
fee Fest will provide a backdrop for individuals who
fine tea purveyors and product wholesalers. The
are heavily dependent on coffee culture and tea to
Kootenay AeroPress Championship (featured in
network and socialize between Friday, March 4th to
an article in the February 12th Pioneer) will also
Sunday, March 6th.
bring a coffee competition to the grounds.
“It got started because we were looking for an
Ms. Wood said the decision to make the reevent that we could hold in the shoulder season that
gional coffee competition — known as the Koocan be (held) indoors,” said Theresa Wood, Invertenay AeroPress Championship, which will be
TECHNIQUE
TRAINING
—
A
scene
from
one
of
last
year’s
Invermere
Cofmere Coffee Fest event organizer. “Everybody loves
sponsored by Eight Ounce Coffee Supply and
fee Fest workshops. This year’s workshops have limited space so sign up soon.
coffee, so we started this event.”
Kicking Horse Coffee — a new aspect of the
File photo expo between 1 and 4 p.m. was based in wanting
The three-day festival begins on March 4th with opportunities for participants to take in six workshops (Kicking Horse’s “Bean to make the event more accessible to the Columbia Valley.
There, Packed That” and “Bean There, Packed That 2.0”; Monogram Brewing Acad“I went to the national competition last year in Calgary and it was super fun, so
emy’s “Brewing Basics”; The Naked Leaf ’s “Tea and Chocolate Pairing” workshop; and I thought we could host a regional playdown here,” said Ms. Wood. “AreoPress is a
“Tea 101”; as well as a film night featuring two unique documentaries about the coffee pretty new method of making coffee, but it’s really easy and simple, and it makes a
industry) to learn about tea or coffee through a wide variety of approaches.
great cup.”
The film night includes the screening of the A Film About Coffee documentary,
The weekend will wrap up with two events: The Kick Ass Wetlands Walk led by
which explores the many processes that bring specialty coffee to the table, and the Kicking Horse Coffee representative Tom Hoyne between 10 a.m. and noon as well as
eccentric and talented people who serve it to coffee enthusiasts. In addition, A Small The Stolen Church Roasting Workshop at Gerry’s Gelati between 1 and 2 p.m.
Section of the World: Sometimes Big Things Come From Small Places will also be shown
“The proceeds from the walk are going to the Westside Legacy Trail,” added Ms.
at the film night.
Wood about the Kick Ass Wetlands Walk. For more details or to register for workshops
On Saturday, March 5th, Kicking Horse Coffee will be teaching workshop partici- online, visit www.InvermereCoffeeFest.com. Register early because space is limited.
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
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Out & About
Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us
at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com
to enter your event in our FREE listings.
Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to
publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks
prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30
words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly
events may only run occasionally.
Friday, February 19th
• 4 - 6 p.m.: Live music by Jordan Wellbourne. Head
to the cozy Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski chalet and
enjoy Saskatoon-based blues, hard rock & southern
rock musical stylings.
• 5 - 7 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) YCC
Challenges program.
• 6 p.m.: Join the SYC in Rockband competition Night.
• 6:30 p.m.: Roast Beef Dinner at Branch 71 District
Legion in Invermere. $17.50/person. Reservations
Recommended. Roast Beef has Yorkies, mashed
potatoes, gravy, green salad, tea/coffee, dessert. Call
250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.
• 7 - 9 p.m.: Starlight Challenge evening races at
Fairmont Hot Springs ski area every Friday in February.
Come as a team of 4, or race solo. Great prizes!
• 9 p.m.: Jordan Wellbourne at the Hoodoo Grill. No
Cover.
• 12 - 4 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions Club MidWinter Garage at the “Den”.
• 5:30 p.m.: Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club
Annual Wild Game Banquet at the Invermere
Community Hall. Silent and live auction, balloon
draw, bucket raffles, card draw, youth raffle items
and photo contest. Tickets available at RONA, K5
Mechanical, Kootenay Coffee, Home Hardware and
the Horsethief Pub. Limited to 200 tickets. Adults
$45 and youth $25.
• 7 p.m.: SYC Pool Tournament.
Sunday, February 21st
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Patrick Yesh Art Party at Circle Cafe.
Four hours of painting and lunch is just $95.
Monday, February 22nd
• 4 p.m.: SYC Pro-D Day activity Snowshoeing.
Leaving Youth Centre at 4.
• 12 - 4 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions’ Club Mid
Winter Garage Sale at the “Den”.
• 12 - 4 p.m.: Fire & Ice activities at Ski chalet. Ice
Carving demonstration, s’mores, music by Dj WiL C
and BBQ.
• 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Fire & Ice Dinner and Dance.
Tickets $40, live music by Billy Kulyk & Friends, and
silent auction. Call 1-800-663-4979 for tickets.
• 7:30 p.m.: SYC Movie night and free popcorn.
Tuesday, February 23rd
• 4 -6 p.m.: Join SYC for cooking night. Join us for
free food.
• 7 p.m.: Cinefest film series featuring the film Trumbo.
At Pynelogs, Tickets $12 at the door.
Wednesday, February 24th
Monday, February 29th
• 11:30 a.m.: Lake Windermere Ambassadors AGM.
Please RSVP to info@lakeambassadors.ca.
• 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges.
• 6 p.m.: SYC games and trivia night.
• Join SYC for Employment Readiness Training or
Skills for life! Program. Must pre register.
• 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges program.
Thursday, February 25th
Tuesday, March 1st
• Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Fire & Ice Festival
February 25th - 28th. Visit www.fairmonthotsprings.
com/events-and-festivals/fire-and-ice-festival/
for
more information and to purchase your tickets online.
• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics Course.
• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym. Come play sports with us.
Everyone welcome.
• 7 p.m.: Miesha & The Spanks homecoming
performance takes place at Safta’s. No cover.
• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School
theatre. The documentary series “The Truth About
Cancer” will be shown. Admission by donation to
cover the rental cost with donation surpluses being
donated to local cancer patients.
• 4 -6 p.m.: Join SYC for cooking night. Join us for
free food and nutritional education.
Friday, February 26th
Thursday, March 3rd
• 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6.
Last Friday of each month.
• 6 p.m.: SYC Karaoke Night.
• 7 - 9 p.m.: Starlight Challenge evening races at
Fairmont Hot Springs ski area every Friday in February.
Come as a team of 4, or race solo. Great prizes!
• 7 - 9 p.m.: 1st Annual East Kootenay Distillery
Festival with an after party to follow in Bear’s Paw
Bar & Grill, with live music by Smokin’ Ray & The
Detectors. Nine of BC’s best distilleries are confirmed
to attend, with more than 28 different spirits to try.
Gourmet hors d’oeuvres and art displays by local
artists. Tickets are $40+taxes. Call 1-800-663-4979,
visit us in person or head to FairmontHotSprings.com
to purchase your tickets.
• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics Course.
• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym. Come play sports with us.
Everyone welcome.
• 7 p.m.: Brisco Riding Club AGM at Brisco
Community Hall.
7 - 8:30 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School
theatre. The documentary series “The Truth About
Cancer” will be shown. Admission by donation to
cover the rental cost with donation surpluses being
donated to local cancer patients.
Wednesday, March 2nd
• 6 p.m.: SYC games and trivia night.
• 6 - 8:30 p.m.: Celebrating the success of Aboriginal
youth at David Thompson Secondary School. Join
us for a traditional Métis meal of Stew & Bannock,
followed by a cultural evening of Métis music and
dance, featuring fiddler Daniel Gervais. Everyone is
welcome. RSVP or more Information: Deb Fisher at
250-688-5096 or Tracy Simpson at 250-342-9213
ext: 3903.
Invermere Library Hours
• Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Story Time: Thurs. 10:30 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m.
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February 19, 2016
Another Cull Begins Soon.
This past January, 20 deer were killed in Cranbrook by
clover trap and bolt gun. Video captured of this inhumane
process shocked communities across North America.
Now the cull returns to Invermere.
B.C. Deer
Protection
Society.
If you see a trap that looks like the one pictured
contact us immediately.
www.bcdeer.org or call 250-688-3951
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February 19, 2016
Snow and skin
Athletes and artists had a blast last
weekend at two separate Columbia
Valley events. Snowboarders and skiers
tested their skills at Panorama’s monthly
rail jam on Saturday, February 13th,
and tattoo artists and musicians got
the chance to show off their skills at the
annual Puppy Love fundraiser, also on
Saturday, at the Invermere Community
Hall, where all proceeds went toward
food and vet costs for rescued animals.
Panorama photos by Andrew Brown/
Puppy Love photos by Lindsay McPherson
Invermere MusicFest seeking local act to feature
By James Rose
Calling local musicians! The 4th annual Invermere MusicFest is looking for a
local band to open this year’s festival.
The application is easy — just go the music festival’s website (www.invermeremusicfest.com) and click on the Band Submission Form under the Contacts page.
Include your band’s bio, contact and press kit information, and any demos that
you may have!
To be considered, bands must be frequently gigging and performing mostly
original music. Minimum playtime required is 45 minutes.
Returning for its fourth year, the Invermere MusicFest continues to get bigger
and better every year.
“Last year we had 500 people in attendance,” says festival co-co-ordinator
Courtney Allen. “And we expect even more people to come this year!”
Local band Stereo Three was the local band that opened the festival last year.
“It’s a great event! It was great, well-run, and good quality sound and venue,”
said Bill Rainbow, Stereo Three’s drummer.
“We try to take really good care of the bands by providing hospitality and food.
Our event sponsors really go out of their way to make it a great experience on and
off the stage for participating musicians,” says Ms. Allen.
Join in on the fun on August 19th for the festival’s first-ever Friday Night
Kickoff event, featuring high-energy bands and plenty of dancing. The full event,
on August 20th, is family-friendly and sure to be memorable. Then, join in on a
whole Sunday of workshops and music on August 21st.
Local bands are encouraged to submit their application by March 15th.
MLA Meeting Day
Wednesday, February 24
Please call 1 866 870 4188
to book an appointment
Norm Macdonald MLA
norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca
www.NormMacdonald.ca
The Pioneer
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February 19, 2016
Slow Food growing locally
By Dorothy Isted
Old-timers will tell
you Edgewater seed potatoes were once shipped
to Idaho; that local produce was sent to the Banff
Springs Hotel; that great
plans and large amounts
of cash were at one time
injected into the valley
with the formation of
the Columbia Valley IrriFOOD FUTURISTS — Slow Food Canada co-chair Ingrid
gated Farms in Invermere
Jarrett with Columbia Valley Slow Food founder Allison Bell.
and Columbia Valley Or
Photo by Dorothy Isted
chards in Edgewater.
processing, forming and sustaining seed
And thanks to the
Slow Food movement, the Columbia Val- banks to preserve heirloom varieties, lobbyley community is once again making agri- ing against government funding of genetic
engineering, encouraging ethical purchasculture a viable concern for many.
In 1986, Italian Carlo Petrini, frus- ing, educating consumers on the risks of
trated with the increasing lack of quality fast food and the drawbacks of commercial
and industrialization of the food supply, agribusiness and factory farms, and on the
founded the Slow Food movement — the risks of monoculture and reliance on too
few varieties. More
antithesis to fast food.
can be learned from
He has been
the website: www.
widely quoted as sayslowfood.ca.
ing, “Everyone has
Many people arthe right to good,
gue that organic food
clean and fair food.”
is too expensive. Ms.
In 2004, Time
Jarrett pointed out
Magazine named him
that when people
an “Innovator” in
purchase
chicken
their list of European
breasts, they do so
heroes. The grassroots
usually just for one
organization now has
meal only. But when
branches in over 160
they purchase a whole
countries. On ThursLOCAL LEVERAGE — This menu
organic chicken, sevday, February 11th,
shows local products being used at the
eral meals can be obthe Columbia Valley
opening of the Banff-Windermere Hightained, including rich
Chamber of Comway in 1923. Parks Canada Archive
and nutritious stock
merce hosted a lunch
with guest speaker Ingrid Jarrett, co-chair for soups and stews, which then makes it
of Slow Food Canada. She is also the Vice quite economical.
Slow Food is educating people on the
President of Business Development and
General Manager of Watermark Beach joys of traditional farming and ranching,
and creating innovative ways for people to
Resort in Osoyoos.
As part of her presentation, Ms. Jar- make a decent living at it. Young people are
rett explained how slow food strengthens encouraged not to look at agriculture “as all
local economies. Just a few years ago, in work and no pay,” Ms. Jarrett explained.
One of the ways is to cut out some of
Osoyoos, where the Slow Food movement has caught on, there were only three the middlemen, she said. Of course, we
restaurants open seasonally. Now there need transport to get products to market
are 13 restaurants and four of them stay and we need grocery stores. But instead of
paying a farmer/rancher a small amount
open year-round.
Some of the things Slow Food empha- and then trucking it thousands of miles,
sizes are preserving and promoting local which increases costs to both the producer
and traditional food products, small scale
February 19, 2016
Safta’s set to rock
By James Rose
Miesha Louie is coming home. Not for good, but just
long enough to leave a reminder that the valley has the
means to produce outstanding musicians.
On February 25th, Miesha’s two-piece garage rock n’
roll band, Miesha & The Spanks, will be rocking Safta’s
with their signature blend of originally composed, high
octane rock and roll. The show is part of a mini-tour taking place throughout B.C.
Audiences can expect a show with lots of energy, colourfully described as a “swirl of punk chords emerging from a
shambling old garage down some twisting back alley.”
Miesha grew up in Invermere and graduated from
David Thompson Secondary School. Bruce Childs, local
musician and school teacher, was a big influence on Miesha. “He taught me ukulele (I was in the Silver Strings for
three years), and then guitar, and always pushed me to
write and perform. I think a lot of what I’ve accomplished
is due to his encouragement, which led me to believe that
I absolutely could do anything. I’ve never looked back
from choosing music, and I can’t imagine that I ever will!”
After high school, she then went to live in Calgary
and has been rocking the city ever since. After playing in a
number of different bands through the years, Miesha appears happy at the moment performing in the duo format.
She only started performing with her current bandmate,
Sean Hamilton, this past November, but the two have
known each other for the past decade. They also work together at a breakfast diner.
For reference, the band’s music has been compared
to The Runaways, Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs), and
White Stripes. Well-known Calgary Herald music writer,
Mike Bell, has nothing but strong reviews. “She’s only getting badder and better,” writes Mr. Bell of Miesha, “(and)
only going to get more powerful in her preaching. But for
now, bow down for Calgary’s reigning rock goddess.”
The band is in the midst of writing, recording, and
booking performances for a busy 2016. The band also has
an upcoming album to be called Girls Girls Girls coming
out soon. The spring, summer and fall will focus on touring and playing festivals both in Canada and overseas, and
promoting singles from their forthcoming record.
As far as her songwriting goes, Miesha uses love as the
primary influence for her musical expression. “I write a lot
of love songs and stories, sometime based on my own experiences and sometimes what I see around me,” she says.
“Love is sort of a broad term though, and almost every
song ever is a love song anyways.”
This will be the first time Miesha brings her latest band
to the area and she is super excited at the opportunity.
“I haven’t even been home for a few years so I’m not
sure what pals are still kicking around, but I’m looking
forward to seeing some familiar faces and catching up on
what’s been happening in the valley.”
The show gets underway at 7 p.m and there will be no
cover charge. For more information, visit their website at
www.mieshaandthespanks.net.
Regional District of East Kootenay
BACKYARD CHICKENS, BEES
AND GARDEN FENCING
We want to hear your thoughts on backyard agriculture on single family residential parcels in the
Columbia Valley – specifically keeping chickens for egg production, hobby scale beekeeping and wildlife
exclusion fencing for gardens.
The keeping of chickens and bees is permitted in many parts of the Columbia Valley, but not in the single family
residential zones that form part of many rural communities. This process is applicable to land within the RDEK,
and does not apply to the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs or the Village of Canal Flats.
Please join us at the upcoming community workshop:
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce
651 Highway 93/95, Windermere, BC
At the workshop we’ll discuss small scale backyard agriculture and complete a survey using interactive polling
to display real-time results. This will help us gauge your level of support for small scale backyard agriculture
on single family residential parcels in the Columbia Valley and inform possible next steps such as zoning bylaw
amendments to permit backyard agriculture in single family residential areas.
The survey can also be accessed online at the link below. To have one sent by email or fax, contact Kris Belanger
at 250-489-6903 or kbelanger@rdek.bc.ca.
Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ColumbiaValleyBackyardAgriculture
5-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN
We want to hear from you!
The RDEK’s Draft Five Year Financial
Plan is open for public comment and
we want to hear from you!
Copies of the 5-Year Financial Plan are available at our Cranbrook &
Columbia Valley RDEK offices, on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca
and can be mailed to you.
Get a copy of the Plan today and let us know what you think.
COMMENT PERIOD ENDS FEB 26, 2016
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY
Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335
Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca
February 19, 2016
YOUR MONEY
Annual tax slips
It’s that time of year again, when Canadians start
receiving tax slips from their employers, financial institutions and other sources. Here are some of the most
common tax slips people receive for their investment accounts and what they mean.
RRSP contribution receipts
Those who contributed to their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) during 2015 or the first 60
days of 2016 can expect to receive one or more RRSP
contribution receipts. Contributions made to the same
RRSP plan during the 2015 calendar year are usually
combined on one receipt. Receipts for contributions
made during the first 60 days of the current year (2016)
are often generated on a transactional basis. Further,
as 2016 is a leap year, the last day of RRSP season is
February 29th. That means that unlike the previous few
years, those who make pre-authorized contributions on
the first day of each month will not be able to use their
March 1st, 2016 contribution on their 2015 taxes.
T4RSP and T4RIF slips
Those who withdrew money from their RRSP during 2015 can expect to receive one or more T4RSP slips.
Just like any other T4 slip, a T4RSP slip details the
amount that was de-registered from an RRSP account
during the previous calendar year, and any income tax
that was prepaid.
Every Canadian with a Registered Retirement Income
Fund (RRIF) will receive a T4RIF slip for the income they
received in the previous calendar year and any prepaid income tax. The only exception is for people who converted
their RRSP to a RRIF in 2015 and didn’t take any withdrawals during the calendar year. T4RSP and T4RIF slips
are usually received in the first couple weeks of March.
T5 slips
People who own interest-bearing investments such as
bonds or Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), or
dividend-paying investments such as stocks, will receive corresponding T5 slips. These slips are generated by the brokerage or trustee that handles the investment, or the Government of Canada, and mailed directly to account holders.
Investors with brokerage accounts holding multiple stocks,
bonds or GICs will usually receive a consolidated T5 slip
and corresponding statement itemizing the individual components. Brokerage firms are required to mail these slips by
the end of February, which means they are usually received
by clients during the first two weeks of March.
T3 slips
Income trusts such as the A&W Royalty Income
Fund issue T3 slips, which report all income, dividends
or return of capital paid to unit holders. These slips tend
to arrive later than others, usually in early April, so investors should take care to ensure they have received all their
slips before submitting their taxes.
Mutual funds
Mutual fund companies may structure themselves as
either a corporation or a trust. For this reason, they can
issue either a T5 or T3 slip. The total of all domestic and
foreign income, dividends, capital gains and return of
capital received by unit holders will be detailed. Mutual
fund corporations issue T5 slips, which are mailed out by
the end of February. Mutual fund trusts issue T3s, which
are mailed out by the end of March.
T5008 statement
Sometimes called the Statement of Securities Transactions, a T5008 statement is a formalized summary of
gains and losses issued to those who have sold securities
in non-registered accounts during the year. T5008s are
to be retained in case of an audit, and do not have to be
submitted with one’s taxes.
Final thoughts
If you are unsure of which tax slips to expect for the
2015 tax year, or think you might be missing one, contact your financial advisor. He or she can help sort things
out, and arrange for duplicate receipts if necessary. If you
use an accountant, he or she might also want copies of
your December 31st, 2015 account statements so they
know which slips to expect.
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& Financial Planning
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February 19, 2016
Chartered
Professional
Accountant
Music to our ears
“Your key ingredient for
business health and success”
Mark Digney, CPA, CGA
www.digco.ca
1022A -7th Ave
Box 1084
Invermere, B.C.
V0A 1K0
Phone: 250-342-8304
Email: mdigney@digco.ca
BMO
is here
to help.
“It’s not how
much money
you make, but
how much
money you
keep”
On Tuesday, February 16th, the Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care (WVMWC) issued cheques to three worthy
recipients in the community: 1) Greg Constable, the band teacher at DTSS, received $1,000 to put toward high quality
microphones. These funds were raised from ticket sales for the WVMWC’s monthly Valley Sessions performances. 2) The
Christmas Bureau represented by secretary Dawn Attorp received $1,193.34 to put toward gift boxes and grocery certificates.
These funds were raised by the WVMWC’s annual Christmas Jam. 3) The District of Invermere represented by Mayor Gerry
Taft received $3,600 to put toward a high quality sound system for the new Multi-Use Centre. These funds were generated
from sales of WVMWC’s Songwriters of the Valley CD. The WVMWC is excited to present their final Valley Sessions for the
year on March 5th at Pynelogs. The show starts at 7 p.m., featuring three local acts that promise to deliver an outstanding
night of live music — Sheberdeen and The Postmistress, Ella Swan and Stereo 3. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit www.
musicianswhocare.ca for more information. From left to right are: Brian Rogers (WVMWC), Dawn Attorp (Christmas
Bureau), Kurt Reichel (WVMWC), Jessica Hansen (WVMWC), Gerry Taft (Invermere mayor), Greg Constable (band
teacher at DTSS), Bruce Childs (WVMWC) and Leisa O’Sullivan (WVMWC). Photo by Steve Hubrecht
1241 – 7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.
250-342-9268
RETIREMENT
Caring for Canadians with disabilities
Submitted by Jason A. Elford, CFP
Families worry about how a loved one with a disability will be cared for in future years. People with almost
all disabilities face distinct financial challenges throughout their lives.
To help address these challenges, the Government
of Canada introduced the Registered Disability Savings
Plan (RDSP) in 2008. Designed to build long-term financial security for disabled persons, the RDSP makes
it easier to accumulate funds, providing assisted savings
and tax-deferred investment growth.
• Canada Disability Savings Grant. The Government deposits money in your RDSP to help you save,
providing matching grants of 300, 200 or 100 per cent,
depending on the amount contributed and the beneficiary’s net family income.
• Canada Disability Savings Bond. The Government
deposits money into the RDSPs of low-income and
modest-income Canadians. If you qualify for the bond,
you could receive up to $1,000 a year, with a lifetime
limit of $20,000.
Mary-Ann came to me for personal financial planning advice. She said her adult son (Josh), had learning
difficulties. He was assessed when young and the results
showed he was developmentally delayed. He lived at
home with his mother, was a skilled gardener and spent
his time researching plants, mixing soil, harvesting and
selling his produce. Mary-Ann was sole provider and had
concerns about his financial future, as she was planning
to retire within the year. Mary-Ann wanted to know her
son had his own source of financing, and something to
fall back on when she was retired. She had heard of the
RDSP program, but didn’t understand what was needed.
“It all seems so complicated,” she said. “No one has
ever explained it to me.”
The main requirement is to apply for a Disability
Tax Credit. Once we gathered all the required medical
information, Mary-Ann refiled her previous tax returns
and generated over $10,000 in refunds. Then we set up
an RDSP. Immediately, Josh was able to obtain $7,000
in government bonds before a single contribution was
made to his RDSP. She then contributed $3,500 from
her tax refund to her son’s plan. He received a matching grant of $10,500. By completing the required documents and contributing a small amount towards her
son’s future, they received $27,500 in benefits.
For more information on how the RDSP may benefit you or your family, or for any other financial advice,
visit Jason Elford, who is certified as a Financial Planner
at Portfolio Strategies Corp. and CMK Wealth Management in Invermere. Call 250-342-5052.
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February 19, 2016
Inspiration merges two much-loved businesses
By Dorothy Isted
Downtown business owner Alita Bentley had worked hard
at her Be Gifted store for years, often paying her employees more
than she could take as a wage for herself. Things needed to change.
Either she would cease operating and pursue another career or she
needed to find a profitable way of doing business.
Canterbury Flowers owners, sisters Joanne Broadfoot and
Sandy Clark, while seeing their business grow every year in their
nine-year venture, were ready for other things. One thing they
were clear on: they would not leave the valley without a flower
shop and would stay in business until they found a buyer. Joanne
heard through the grapevine that Alita was looking at possibilities
so she approached her to purchase their business.
Two essential main street businesses have found new life in
Inspire Floral Boutique, now in transition stage one. Alita had the
name come to her in a dream. Once she realized that combining
the two businesses in one location made more financial sense, she
needed the right location. She’d been eyeing the former Book Bar
building and decided to approach owner Wendy Brash.
Alita is pleased with her new landlord.
“We’ve been working together on the space, (she) is an incredibly reasonable landlord… farsighted and thinks big picture.
She believes in quality and investing in this community and is
(determined) to make this work so I can make a good living and
be here for 20 to 30 years,” Alita said.
For the short term, while renovations at the new location take
place, Alita and her husband and co-owner, Jason, moved their inventory into the Canterbury Flowers space. She is having her staff
cross-train so they will have the ability to serve walk-in customers
who want small arrangements made for them on the spot. Alita is
hoping to be a certified floral designer herself by summer.
Stage two of the new endeavour will be the opening of their
permanent location later in the spring. During the summer season,
Alita expects to have upwards of 10 employees, while employing
three year-round. There was a lot of planning beforehand — the
process of researching, writing the business plan, doing financial
projections and applying for loans was a four-month education
and sometimes frustrating process for which Alita is grateful.
“It made me look at absolutely every single aspect of what we
wanted to do and see if it was going to work,” she said.
Joanne plans on staying on part-time as a floral designer.
“I will be spending way more time quilting, camping and being with family,” she said, adding that she is relieved knowing the
flower business will be in good hands. Of Alita, she said: “I’ve always admired how she ran her business in tough economic times.”
Nine hundred square feet will include the floral side, as well
as more jewelry and giftware. Workshops on designing flowers
and mantelpieces will be offered each season.
“We’ll be pretty much a one-stop and involved in key times
of people’s lives — births, deaths, marriages, birthdays and anniversaries,” said Alita. “Inspire is a name that comes with a lot of
responsibility.” To contact Inspire, call 250-342-0383.
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MiCasa Coworking opens
doors for entrepreneurs
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
“Mi casa es su casa” is a common
phrase that Theresa Wood has put a
modern spin on for chic mobile entrepreneurs.
The concept of having a pop-up
space for freelancers or entrepreneurs
to rent on a full-time, part-time or
drop-in basis for working purposes
will be housed in the newly founded
MiCasa Coworking office.
“It’s a co-working office to bring
people together who are, right now,
mostly home-based entrepreneurs and
freelancers,” explained Ms. Wood, while
describing the rental agreement. “It’s an
idea that’s evolving worldwide and it’s
really taking off as there are more independent workers and more freelancers.
The trend is growing, especially in the
cities and some smaller towns.”
There are a few desk rental pro-
grams, she added, located throughout
the East and West Kootenay region.
“I’m thinking about where I would
want to work and trying to create that
place,” she said. “There are different
rental programs so participants can
be a part-time member or a full-time
member with different rates, depending on their usage. There’s also internet and coffee — all the good stuff that
you’d expect at an awesome office.”
MiCasa Coworking offers both
open spaces and semi-private office
rentals with a main room featuring
eight desks (five full-time and three
part-time spaces); a front room with as
many as four semi-private desks with
access to a wrap-around deck; a boardroom for meetings; a living room for
breaks and board games; and a deck
for outdoor seating.
Memberships at MiCasa Coworking start at $130 per month.
February 19, 2016
New RMT working in the valley
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
HOMECOMING — Fairmont native Janessa Williams has
opened up her own massage therapy business in Invermere.
Photo submitted
There’s a new way to relieve pressure and get a grasp
on mobility issues in the Columbia Valley.
Janessa Williams, 24, a B.C. registered massage therapist (RMT), has recently opened up an appointment
only-based business “Janessa Williams, RMT” to provide
treatments to clients at #4-1008 8th Avenue, inside the
Columbia Chiropractic clinic.
“I grew up in Fairmont,” she explained when asked
about opening up a business in the Columbia Valley.
“My family is here and I love this valley, so it was natural
for me to move back home after working in Vancouver
when the opportunity presented itself.”
She is offering 30-, 45-, 60- and 90-minute long
massage treatments in modalities such as Swedish massage, trigger point release, myofascial release, sports massage, pregnancy massage, joint mobilizations, scar tissue
release and basic manual lymph drainage.
“I’m just starting out so there aren’t set hours (of operation) because I want to accommodate everybody,” she
explained.
Ms. Williams completed a 3,000-hour Diploma of
Massage Therapy at the West Coast College of Massage
Therapy in New Westminster, B.C. in April 2014. She
graduated at the top of her class, scoring a 94 per cent
average and then went on to complete a 40-hour Basic
Manual Lymph Drainage Course Certificate at the Dr.
Vodder School International in 2014 to focus on health
care aspects for patients, such as acne and circulatory
edema treatments.
“I was working (massage treatments) at Fusion over
the past couple winters while I was visiting, and when
I moved back to the valley in the summer, I continued
working there (Fusion),” Ms. Williams explained, noting
that some of her clients may recognize her name now that
she’s working independently.
When asked about working for herself, Ms. Williams replied: “It’s great. I like the clinical setting — it’s
wonderful to work next door to a chiropractor because
we can bounce ideas off of each other with the patient’s
consent. I’m definitely learning a lot more and I love
being able to help people with different musculoskeletal issues.”
Visible on her business card is her introductory offer of $10 off first treatments. To book an appointment,
you can call Ms. Williams at 250-409-4944 or email her
at janessa.rmt@gmail.com.For more information about
Ms. Williams, visit www.columbiavalleychiro.com.
Notice of Intention to
Issue a Park Use Permit
Per Section 20 of the Park Act, this advertisement serves as notice that the
Ministry of Environment (BC Parks) intends to issue a park use permit(s) for
the following purpose(s):
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If you have any questions concerning this notification, please
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Buying or selling…
Activity
Bugaboo Park
Ms. Wood’s aim is to help creative people break free from their cubicles and avoid working out of coffee
shops to help foster a unique space for professionals.
“We’re providing a workplace that fosters peer-to-peer learning and collaboration among entrepreneurs
and freelancers,” she said. “The next project is going to be probably having a couple of pop-up days to bring
people together to work just to get the excitement going… we’re looking at a location that’s right downtown
so people can walk or bike there easily. We want to create an awesome community.”
For more information about MiCasa Coworking, contact Ms. Wood at 250-688-9663 or visit
www.micasacoworking.ca.
Your Local
Name of Park
Professionals
Wende Brash
Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Invermere
Independently Owned and Operated
1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459
Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0
E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net
Fax: 250-342-9611
Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300
February 19, 2016
HERE TO SERVE YOU
SERVICES
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Kitchen cabinet &
counter top SpecialiStS
www.valleysolutions.ca
valleysolutions@shaw.ca
Judy: (250) 341-1903
Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops
SOLUTIONS FOR THE
VACATION HOME OWNER
SINCE 2006
Come visit our showroom,
492 arrow rd., unit 1b
250-342-hoMe (4663)
• House Checking
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THE VALLEY’S LARGEST
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• Horizontal Blinds
• Shutters
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• Automation
• Residential & Commercial
• Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps • Fireplaces
• Full Heating and Ventilation Systems
Call for your FREE consultation and estimate
Come visit our showroom,
492 ARROW RD., UNIT 1B
250-342-HOME (4663)
FILTER - IT
ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS
Commercial – Residential
Installation – Maintenance – Repairs
Darren Ross
Box 72, Canal Flats, B.C.
V0B 1B0
Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 1-778-523-2426 • poolman-911@hotmail.com
Serving the Columbia Valley
Registered with the Canadian Water Quality Association
Filtration• Purification • Reverse Osmosis • UV
Chris Jones
Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C.
250-345-6231 or 250-688-1325
chris.filterit@hotmail.com • www.filterit.ca
www.horizonridgeranch.com
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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LAMBERT-KIPP
P H A R M A C Y LT D .
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browse our
giftware
J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)
Laura Kipp, Pharm D.,
Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm.)
Your Compounding Pharmacy
Open Monday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere
250-342-6612
Your Weekly Source for News and Events
Plumbing • Heating • Electrical
“Proven and successful Management and
Marketing Services for your Vacation Home”
“Trip Advisor Vacation Rental of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013”
Rigid Plumbing Ltd.
Andy Charette
PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca
Phone: 250-342-7100
Email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com
385 Laurier Street,
Invermere, B.C.
PHARMACY
Septic Tank
Pumping
Portable
Toilet Rentals
BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME
MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES
Call or visit online
• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES
• HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
PLUMBING
Flo ral De si g n
W ed d in g s E ve n ts
Karen Babin • Horizon Ridge Ranch Naturals
250.688.0143 • mkranch@xplornet.com
WETT Certified
N E W S PA P E R
Quality you can see!
E: rigidplumbing@hotmail.ca
P: 250-341-5179
#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue
PO Box 868, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Amanda Nason
Advertising Sales
Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.341.1111
advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com
February 19, 2016
HERE TO SERVE YOU
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
design@gldlandscaping.com • 250-688-0757
w w w. g l d l a n d s c a p i n g . c o m
INSURANCE
FOOTCARE
ELECTRICAL
Lambert
Scott Postlethwaite
Free Estimates
Residential, Commercial
Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank
Repair and Service
For All Your Electrical Needs
invermereelectric@gmail.com
1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
th
CONTRACTING
CONTRACTING
WINDERMERE 250-342-6805
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250-342-5682
• Bathroom
Renovations
• Additions
• Decks
• Finish Carpentry
• Basement
Renovations
5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC
EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net
250-341-1182
Box 424, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0
Serving the Columbia Valley
www.cabincare.ca
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1320 Industrial Road #3
Box 159, Invermere, B.C.
V0A 1K0
Scott Wilisky
Renovations
Decks
Finishing
Interior/Exterior
Painting
David Gulbe
Mike Bernicot
New Home Construction
• Journeyman Carpenter
• Contracting
• Framing/Siding/Finishing
• Timberframe
• Custom Log Railing & Decks
• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels
Tel: 250.341.6075
Fax: 250.341.3427
Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com
www.duskbuildingsystems.com
FAIRMONT RIDGE
RENOVATION
Doors
Windows
Flooring
Painting/
Interior/Exterior
• Kitchen
Renovations
CONTRACTING
Invermere and East Kootenay Region
SHOLINDER & MACKAY
EXCAVATING Inc.
Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired
Prefab Cement Tanks Installed
Water Lines Dug and Installed
Basements Dug
INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.
BOX 2228
BOX 459
742 - 13th STREET
7553 MAIN STREET
INVERMERE, BC.
RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC
V0A 1K0
V0A 1M0
PHONE: 250-342-3031
PHONE: 250-347-9350
FAX: 250-342-6945
FAX: 250-347-6350
Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031
stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745
Phil Bibby
Journeyman Carpenter
250.341.1995
philbibby@live.ca
New Homes • Custom Builds • Renovations Big Or Small
Call Amanda Nason to advertise your business
in our Here To Serve You section.
Ph: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1-888-377-0312 • info@columbiavalleypioneer.com
N E W S PA P E R
February 19, 2016
Akisqnuk man digs into work safety issues
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
After a six-metre trench collapsed on a work site
near Canmore on June 21st, 2014 Jason Nicholas was
buried alive for roughly five minutes.
The now 34-year-old Akisqnuk First Nation resident — who is still recovering from nerve damage —
has been travelling to schools, and informing students
in trades programs at Interior Heavy Equipment (IHE)
school in Innisfail, Alta. and at the Smooth Operators
school in Calgary, about the importance of work safety.
Mr. Nicholas emphasizes the right to refuse unsafe
work to help prevent others from enduring the same
life lessons that have occurred in his own life.
“You always hear stories on different work sites
about people getting buried at work, but I always fig-
ured it wouldn’t happen to me,” he explained. “All of
those stories took place in the ’80s. I always thought
it wouldn’t happen to me and then when it did, my
first thought was, ‘As if that just happened to me. I
can’t believe that just happened right now,’ and then
the seriousness of it all set in when I couldn’t move an
inch at all.”
Mr. Nicholas believes that a small pocket of oxygen, which was created when his hard hat fell in front
of his face, may have saved his life.
At the time of the accident, three labourers on Mr.
Nicholas’ work crew promptly began clearing rocks and
debris from the area where he had fallen to free him.
“I ran out of oxygen right away and I could hear
my crew running around and asking where I was so
they could dig in the right spot,” he explained.
BURIED ALIVE — Jason Nicholas is helping others take
workplace safety seriously after his harrowing experience
being buried alive on a work site. Photo submitted
HERE TO SERVE YOU
CONTRACTORS
Dale Elliott
Contracting
InteriorFinishing
KitchenandVanity
Cabinets
• Countertops
• SmallRenovations
• DecksandInteriorRailings
CONCRETE
CONTRACTORS
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All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons
• Manufactures & suppliers of quality • Environmentally responsible
concrete & gravel products
• Steamed aggregate beds for top
• Experience, professional operators
quality year round concrete supply
and the right equipment to get your • We stand behind our service,
job done
quality and products
• Serving the valley for over 30 years
• Office: 250-342-6500 • Batch plant: 250-342-2812 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221
CARPET CLEANING
Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists
Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
Dean Hubman
Toll Free: 877-342-3052
Certified Technician
Invermere, BC V0A 1K3
odysseyrestoration@telus.net
250-342-3052
READY MIX CONCRETE
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Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service
Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years
For competitive prices and prompt service, call:
250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)
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Bus: 250-342-9692
Cell: 250-342-5241
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V0A 1K4
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February 19, 2016
Pioneer Classifieds
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ANNOUNCEMENT
SUITE FOR RENT
MISC. FOR SALE
For rent: Black Forest Village
Apartment, 2-bdrm, 2 bathrooms.
W/D, D/W, $875/mo. Ph. 250-3423790.
Nordic Track E14.5 Elliptical
Machine. It is a couple years old
but hasn’t been used much due
to knee injury. Google for more
information or come and see it.
Paid $2,800 with taxes and will
take $2,000 or best offer. 250-3415313.
CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
COMMERCIAL SPACE
Big Cheers to Kicking Horse Coffee, Cheers to the best assistant a
their Café, and the Circle Café for person could ask for! Not sure
sporting our colourful OurTrail what I would do without you! I
shirts, and doing a great job getting appreciate you listening to me
CHEERS &vent.
JEERS
the word out!
Happy Halloween ;) haha!
Happy
60 th
Sponsored by
For Sale: Invermere Medical
Clinic. Fully leased medical clinic.
Excellent central downtown
location Invermere, BC. 5% Cap.
Further details: please contact
Sharon at 250-688-1365 or
playgreen@hotmail.com.
to the Queen
of Bum Darts!
Love M&M
and friends.
Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is
causing problems or conflict in your
life, AA can help. All meetings are at
8 p.m. For more information, please
call 250-342-2424. Columbia
United AA, Invermere: Saturday,
Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
at the BC Service Building, South
End – 624 4th St., Invermere.
Radium Friendship Group: Friday
at the Catholic Church, East Side
of Main St. With the exception of
Tuesday, all meetings are open.
Al-Anon. Are you concerned
about or affected by someone
else’s drinking? If so, please join
us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday
in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at
the Canadian Martyrs Catholic
Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind
the Invermere hospital). For
information, please call 250-3428255.
CHEERS & JEERS
Jeers to directionally challenged
spouses.
The Canal Flats Youth Group sends a
big Cheers to Pierre and Jethro of Roy
Bailey Construction for the generous
donation of the proceeds from the
raffle held during Canal Days.
Cheers to the young couple walking
on Westside Road who mooned us
as we drove by. You made a great
dash-cam video for YouTube!
A huge Cheers to the wonderful
town of Invermere! Spent two
months here on a placement and
met so many awesome people
both at the Invermere Hospital and
the Invermere Medical Clinic.
Cheers to Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac
for providing the most entertaining
RCMP reports I’ve ever read.
Congrats on your retirement!
Cheers to Mrs. Myers at WES. If
bricks equalled awesome, you
would have a big pile of bricks!
Jeers to Jack Frost for splitting town
and heading east. If I drown skating
on the lake, I’m holding you liable.
Lawyer up.
Cheers to everyone who has
Welcome signs for all the groups
coming to our town for group
events. That’s how to be known as
a friendly small community.
Cheers to the friends of CMFP for
helping him through yet another
Duran Duran phase.
Cheers to the Martells for getting
my nephew and I out of a very
tight jam up near Pedley Pass on
Valentine’s Day. You guys may have
not thought it was much to dig
out two snowmobiles, that also
had trouble starting, but you were
a godsend. Cheers also to Cam
McIntosh for checking on us and
letting my brother-in-law know
that we were alright.
Cheers to the Blue Dog Cafe for
donating a great selection of
organic looseleaf teas to Ivy House
for our Valentine’s tea party!
LOST AND FOUND
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
24 x 36 shop power included,
propane heat at tenant’s expense,
$650/mo first and last D.D.
required. Contact
Newhouse Multi Storage
250-342-3637.
Lost: Backpack with a Patagonia
jacket, Nikon camera, a pair of
gloves and a toque. From Nipika
on Sun. Feb. 7th. Call Tim 250-3450191.
For lease: 2,000 sq.ft. office and
warehouse space. Located at #5 108 Industrial Road #2. Presently
occupied by the Invermere Vet.
Phone Leo at 250-342-1177.
Lost: A pair of black prescription
glasses on Windermere beach area.
250-342-9283.
Retail/Shop for sale: Two levels
total 2700 sq. ft. Please call 250270-0216 or 250-270-0405 for
more details.
Cheers to DJ Daven for the awesome
party! Much appreciated, you rock!
Found: Small adult black cat near
Safta’s on January 21st, 2016.
Spayed female pure black, short
hair. Thought to be about 2 years
old. Call ICAN 250-342-7888.
STORAGE
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
Various sizes available.
Now with climate-controlled units.
Call 250-342-3637.
STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes,
easy access, immediate availability,
long-term or short-term. Deck
Properties Warehouse, Industrial
Park: 250-342-3166.
Storage space for rent. Downtown,
secure, heated, always accessible.
Call Sharon 250-688-1365.
Second floor office space in Radium
starting at $250/mo. 403-5599625
SUITE FOR RENT
Radium: Fully furnished units for
rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.
N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan
at 250-342-7517 to view and
check availability. Rent includes
heat, hydro, cable and all linens.
STARTING AT $500/mo.
Windermere 4-plex: Bright lower
level recently renovated 2-bdrm
suite available immediately. All
appliances. Large yard and ample
parking. Two blocks from beach
with lake views. Call/text 250-4097435 or email shellimilley@gmail.
com.
Phone: 250-341-6299
Fax: 1-855-377-1312
Email: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com
For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath,
lower level suite, W/D, dishwasher,
N/S, N/P. $750/mo. Call 250-3423790.
HOUSE FOR RENT
3-bdrm upper suite Windermere,
close to school, large yard, $950/
mo + utilities. Call 250-342-8662
for details.
TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT
Fully furnished Townhouse for rent,
across from Tim Horton’s. $950/mo
+ hydro. 1-778-214-1744.
CONDO FOR RENT
For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 4
bath, ground level condo. Beautiful
views, backs on to The Springs golf
course. All appliances, fireplace,
fully furnished. 2 car garage. N/S,
N/P, references please. $1650/mo,
call 250-342-3790.
Cozy 1-bdrm condo for rent in
Radium. Fully furnished with 7
appliances, underground parking,
pool and hot tub. $750/mo + $400
D.D. Available immediately. Call
403-880-9719 or 403-512-2168.
2-bdrm furnished condo in the
heart of Invermere. N/P, on-site
laundry. Call 403-710-8994.
CONDO FOR SALE
PERFECT CONDO FOR 2 FAMILIES!
Loft sleeps 8! Located at the Peaks in
Radium, this unit has 2-bdrm plus a
loft, 3 full sized bathrooms, 2 decks,
Underground Parking and Storage.
Use of Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub.
With or without furniture. View
Today! $230,000 Contact Greg at
780-951-4347 or greg@cookfamily.
ca for more information.
Circular 42” glass top table plus
4 Superior Ratton Padded Chairs.
Never used. $600. 250-342-2480.
BEDS
King, 2 Extra Long Twins,
SOFA HIDEABED Two seater,
DRESSER,
TABLE 36” Round wooden
with chairs.
250-341-3988.
FIREWOOD
Support Rockies Hockey firewood.
Larch, fir, and pine split and
delivered. Call 250-342-6908.
Pine Firewood, $200/cord. Split and
delivered. 250-342-1586.
Dry/split firewood for sale. Big or
small volumes. Free local delivery.
403-404-1577, 250-342-3040 or
aranwood@hotmail.com.
VEHICLES FOR SALE
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe TR3 Sport.
2.4L, 4 Cyl. FWD. Loaded, 7,500kms.
$20,500. 250-342-2480.
FOR SALE: 1979 Buick Regal, 2 door
hardtop. V-8, 350. 87,300kms, mint
condition, $3,500 O.B.O. 250-3429636.
SERVICES
Triple J Services
* Window Cleaning
* Gutter Cleaning
* Residential snow plowing
* Weekly insurance inspections
* Work Safe and fully insured
Call Jim Detta
250-349-7546.
SERVICES
SERVICES
Shannon’s Blinds & Designs
Thank you for your votes - Best of
Business Awards! We are grateful
and appreciative of your support
and loyalty
“Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen
doors and more.” 250-342-5749.
Heaven’s Best Carpet and
Upholstery Cleaning.
Environmentally friendly products.
Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or
visit www.heavensbest.ca .
Interested in fresh, nutrient rich,
Creston Valley fruits and veggies
delivered to Invermere?
Please take the survey at
www.kootenayproduced.ca
I appreciate your feedback!
Edden Yesh
Owner/Operator
Kootenay Produced
Organic brain and energy
supplements. Enhance your
cognitive functions and overall
health. 403-519-8268 or patyesh@
gmail.com to order or for a fantastic
home business opportunity.
Please email
classified ads to
info@columbiavalleypioneer.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Fiona Millar, AEP
Intuitive Reader
250-342-1713
fiona@fionapsychic.com • www.fionapsychic.com
Rockies West Realty
Independently Owned and Operated
492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC
Kim Collens
Representative
toll free: 1.877.342.3427
cell: 250.342.1671
kim@rockieswest.com
www.kimcollens.com
Recipe Of The Week
FRANK’S REDHOT BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
1 pkg (250g) Cream Cheese,
softened
2 cups Chicken, cooked and
diced
½ cup Frank’s Redhot
Cayenne Pepper Sauce
½ cup Ranch or Blue
Cheese Salad Dressing
½ cup shredded Mozzarella
or crumbled Blue Cheese
Assorted fresh vegetables
or crackers
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients in a deep baking dish until smooth.
Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbling.
Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers or tortilla chips for
dipping.
Makes about 4 cups.
See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com
Home Of The Week
Looking for the Beach?
Great 4 bedroom Tretheway Beach cabin is ready for you to
enjoy. Associate membership allows use of the boat launch,
park area and beach all within a short stroll of your front door.
$599,000
MLS® 2406025
February 19, 2016
SERVICES
kimberleyrae.ca
photography studio
picture framing
passport photos
…look for the red door behind
the Invermere Dry Cleaners!
250-342-5102
VOLUNTEER/DONATION
Volunteer Opportunity
Immigrant new comers need
your help. Please consider
volunteering as a mentor or join
our list of occasional translators.
English tutoring volunteers with
EAL training are welcome. The
average contribution is 2 hours a
week. Contact CBAL Settlement
Worker Hannah Wong for more
information, 250-341-7188 or
windermerevalleysettlement@
cbal.org.
HELP WANTED
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is
seeking outgoing and enthusiastic
“Event Ninjas” to assist with Resort
events during our busy times.
You will be working directly with
our Special Events Coordinator to
assist with festivals and familyfriendly events located at Fairmont
Hot Springs Resort. The work will
be on a casual basis (weekdays/
weekends) and YES you will be
compensated for your time. This is
a great opportunity for any youth
looking for some work experience.
Interested applicants can contact
our Special Events Coordinator at
ptolchard@fhsr.com, be sure to
outline what makes you the ideal
Ninja for the job.
Strands Old House Restaurant
is accepting applications for a
cook/chef two to three years
experience in casual fine dining
preferred. Evenings and weekends.
Apply to Tony Wood at tony@
strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Re/Max Invermere Administrative
Position available. Please send
resume to remaxinvermere@telus.
net.
Invermere Petro-Can is currently
accepting resumes for F/T and
P/T employment. Apply in person
to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks,
Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road,
Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T
shifts, overtime, weekends, days
and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours
per week. Overtime after 40 hours.
Minimum several years experience
and completion of Secondary
School. DUTIES: Prepare and cook
full course meals, prepare and cook
individual dishes and foods, ensure
quality of food portions, work
with minimal supervision, prepare
dishes for customers with food
allergies or intolerances. Inspect
Kitchens and Food service areas.
Please forward resume to Justin
Atterbury by fax 250 342 8889 or
email justatterbury@hotmail.com.
Fuze Food and Smoothies Hiring F/T
and P/T Pizza Cook/Line cook. Must
have minimum 2 years kitchen
experience. Wage dependent on
experience. Perks such as free
food and benefits. Email Sarah at
fuzefood@gmail.com.
Spur Valley Golf Course has one F/T
and one P/T seasonal positions.
Applicants must be physically fit,
have own transportation and able
to work weekends. Experience
preferred but willing to train the
right person. Wage depending on
experience. Send resume to k_g@
shaw.ca attention Kelly or call 250347-6500.
SUMMIT HUT (2770 m) Panorama
Mountain Resort, B.C., Canada.
Seeking F/T Cook. Located at
summit of Panorama Resort, the
huts offer a full cafe and BBQ menu
and après ski fondue programs.
Successful applicant must be great
in a BUSY kitchen, strong skier or
boarder and have a min. 2 years
of experience in a busy Café. Great
attitude and love of the mountains
also required. Wages begin at 13/
hr. plus performance bonus. Perks
include ski pass, fresh tracks,
good tips and great views. Email
jaqandray@telus.net with resumes
and references.
Caretaker Position
Mountain Creek Properties is
accepting resumes for a caretaker
position at a large condominium
property located in Invermere, BC.
The Ideal candidate will have
excellent customer service and
communications skills, work well in
a team environment, be
mechanically inclined with
handyman skills, be physically fit,
detail oriented and able to work
without supervision and have a
valid driver’s licence. Previous
experience is an asset, and having a
certified swimming pool operator
certificate is preferred. If you are
interested in the above opportunity,
please send your resume to:
Mountain Creek Properties Ltd., PO
Box 909, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.
House Cleaner - Leadership Position
• Competitive wages
• Mon- Fri 30-40hr weekly weekends off! Year round work.
• Residential Home Cleaning only
• Must have Drivers License
• Office Location - Fairmont
If you love cleaning and have a
willingness to learn, a good work
ethic and are looking for a longterm job this is the position for you!
Email resume: columbiavalley
cleaning@mail.com.
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339
Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
Summer Students
Parks Labourer(s)
The District of Invermere is accepting applications for up to two (2)
Summer Students to work as part of our Public Works Staff as Parks
Labourers.
These positions are within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit and
are temporary, full‐time, 40 hours per week position.
Minimum Qualifications:
• You must be attending school, college or university during the
last school term and returning to your studies in the subsequent
academic year. VERIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License. Submission of a Drivers Abstract
is required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat
and rain and perform physical labour which includes walking,
lifting, and maintenance work with a shovel and rake.
• Knowledge of small engines would be an asset.
• Ability to work weekends.
General Hours of work:
• 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. Weekend work and shift
changes will be required.
Employment Term:
• Employment will commence in early May and will terminate in
late August.
Pay Rate:
• $16.49 per hour
Applicants are invited to submit their resumes until the position has
been filled:
District of Invermere
Attn: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer
Fax: 250-342‐2934
Email: cao@invermere.net
February 19, 2016
Looking for a way to spend the summer at the lake and get paid doing it?
JOE’s
We’re looking for hardworking, energetic
and reliable people just like you!
Associate Manager
Benefits/dental/medical Days/Nights/Weekends
No previous experience required.
Key-Holder
Permanent. No previous experience required.
Days/nights/weekends
Apply to 471 Arrow Road, Invermere B.C.
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GOLF GROUP
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NOW HIRING
FOR THE 2016 SEASON
Pro Shop Attendants
Outside Guest Services
Attendants
Club Ambassadors
I N F O R M AT I V E !
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N E W S PA P E R
E-mail: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com
Phone: 250-341-6299
There is an opportunity for you at Lakeshore Resort and
Campground as long as you have a positive attitude,
physically fit, a superior work ethic, team focus and the
ability to laugh; you may enjoy being a part of our team.
Cooks
Restaurant Servers
Beverage Cart Servers
Halfway House Servers
Grounds Maintenance
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WHEN YOU WORK WITH FAIRMONT
HOT SPRINGS RESORT
We offer unlimited golfing for golf
course staff during the 2016 season.
Join our team, apply today to the
attention of David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com
Didja know?
We can employ you year round!
Many
of our teammates who work in
golf, stay
for the winter season at the ski
hill
1.800.663.4979
Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to news@columbiavalleypioneer.com
We have openings for full time seasonal as well as part time
seasonal and require persons that are available evenings and
weekend shifts, with a performance bonus available at the
end of the season.
Closing date to apply for one or more of these positions
is March 5th, 2016.
To apply for one or more of these positions, please submit
your cover letter and resume to:
Please submit your resume to: employment@radiumgolf.ca
219 OPPORTUNITIES
TO GOLF THIS SUMMER
- Campground Attendants
- Customer Service Clerks
- Security Staff – (May Long Weekend)
LAKESHORE RESORT & CAMPGROUND
ATTENTION: KAYLENE EARL
3050 HIGHWAY 93/95
WINDERMERE, B.C. V0B 2L2
Phone: 250-342-6301 ext 3808
Fax:
250-342-9693
Email: lakeshore@akisqnuk.org
HOUSEKEEPING
MANAGER
We’re currently seeking an energetic individual to provide leadership to our housekeeping team.
We have a 123 unit luxury condo resort located in Radium Hot Springs on the Springs Golf Course.
The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills and housekeeping
management experience. The ability to manage a team is necessary and experience working
in a condo resort environment will be considered an asset.
Primary responsibilities will include:
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the
housekeeping department.
• Plan, schedule and organize resources and work
to ensure proper coverage.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Manage human resources for the housekeeping
department (training, hiring and inspiring).
• Participate in the preparation of the annual
departmental operating budget and financial
plans which support the overall objectives of the
Resort.
• Purchasing and inventory control.
• Clear and timely communication of objectives to
team.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through
daily communication and coordination with other
departments.
• Project management.
• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve
as manager on duty.
Position Requirements:
• Detail oriented, focused on customer satisfaction
and able to work under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of WHIMIS.
• Excellent communication and effective listening
skills.
• Demonstrated ability to respond in emergency
situations.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel a MUST.
Knowledge of computer accounting programs,
math skills as well as budgetary analysis
capabilities required.
• Individual should be flexible, dependable and
punctual.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
and be able to work independently.
• At least three years in housekeeping
management with progressively higher levels
of responsibility.
• Candidate must be able to work a variety of
shifts including weekend and holidays.
• Work shifts will ideally be Thursday to Monday.
Compensation:
• Salary commensurate with experience and/
or education.
• Health benefits plan.
• Advancement opportunities available.
• Education allowance.
Interested candidates please forward resume with cover letter to:
generalmanager@bighornmeadows.com
Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please DO NOT APPLY
if you do not have a valid work permit for Canada as we will not obtain one for you.
HELP WANTED
WINDERMERE VALLEY YOUTH
CENTRE SOCIETY
YOUTH CENTRE PROgRAM
CO-ORDINATOR
Do you have passion and a vision to
participate in the development of local
youth centre services?
Experienced Youth Worker required to coordinate Windermere Valley Youth Centre
(Summit Centre) in Invermere.
To develop activities and new initiatives
based on the needs of local and young
people aged 12 to 18 which will involve
evening and weekend work on a regular
basis.
Hours: Full time
Starting Date: April 1, 2016
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Qualifications: The successful candidate
will demonstrate:
• Experience working with youth ages 12
to 18 years,
• strong inter-personal and intra personal
communication skills,
• demonstration of leadership qualities,
including organization and planning,
• and able to work independently as
well as collaboratively within the
community and board.
Additional requirements: Successful
criminal records screening and references.
For more information and full job
description:
Please contact Sherry Doerr 250 342 2661
or email doerrs@gmail.com with your
resume
Closing Date: February 29th, 2016
(only potential successful candidates will
be contacted)
February 19, 2016
“They were right above me, so I had about two or
three guys’ extra weight right on top of me, which didn’t
help at all, but if it wasn’t for them acting quickly, I
wouldn’t even be alive. I just remember when all three of
them jumped into the ditch, right on top of me to start
digging it out, it was really heavy.”
His hand was the first body part to surface in the dig.
“One of my arms was up in the air when I got buried,” he explained, “so the first thing that got hit when
(my crew) was digging was my hand.”
He remained conscious throughout the experience
and was relieved to be found, but continually worried
if the work crew would be able to dig him out in time.
“I remember the whole thing,” said Mr. Nicholas,
noting the experience felt like a horrible dream. “Then,
there was this horrible feeling, like it wasn’t a dream at
all. It felt like I was still buried. I had to live through it
twice, which was scary and the next thing I remember
was my crew putting me into the bucket of the excavator
to get me out of the trench because I couldn’t stand by
myself. I had a broken leg and a shattered pelvis.”
In addition, Mr. Nicholas suffered a fractured leg,
internal bleeding and five broken ribs. He is currently
living in the Columbia Valley on disability as it remains
unclear to doctors whether or not the nerve damage that
occurred as a result of the accident will be permanent.
He believes that a trench box could have prevented
the accident that changed his life forever and he is striving to ensure that a positive can come from the negative
— even if that means it helps someone else.
“I wish that I would’ve refused the unsafe work,
that’s what I wish we would’ve done differently,” he concluded while adding it’s important for trades students to
focus on safety at work.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
. . . ‘Akisqnuk’ from page 24
JOIN OUR
WINNING TEAM!
IT’S NEVER TO EARLY TO
START THINKING ABOUT
WHAT YOU WANT TO DO
THIS SUMMER!
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now hiring for
our busy season and we love having Valley locals
work here, as we know that it’s the people that
make this Valley so special. We want to hear from
you, and we’ve got tons of positions available:
• Front Desk Agents • Housekeeping
• Golf Turfcare & Groundskeeping
• Golf Shop Attendants • Guest Services
• Player Assistants • Lifeguards
• RV Resort Attendants • Retail Sales People
• Food & Beverage Servers
• Cooks • Sous Chefs
• Kitchen Help & Bussers • Baristas
• BC Rockies Adventures Camp Counselors
• Estheticians • Night Waterers
Most of our positions start in April & May, though
we might have a few immediate openings if you
want to check with us. We provide competitive
wages, health & dental benefits after 6 months,
staff pass access to amenities, and of course the
best view in the Valley.
Why not send a resume over right now to the attention of:
David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com or you can fax it to 250-345-6616
part-time &
Didja know? We hire both best
for you
full-time. Let us know what works
te you.
and we’ll make a schedule to accommoda
1.800.663.4979
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
Summer Students
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
Summer Students
Gardener(s)
Administrative Support Staff
The District of Invermere is accepting applications for a Summer
Student to work within the Municipal Office providing frontline
customer service and general administrative support.
This position is within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit and is a
temporary, full‐time, 35 hours per week position.
• Knowledge of word‐processing, spreadsheets, desktop
publishing, social media, graphic design and records
management would be an asset.
• Consideration may be given to candidates enrolled in business
administration courses or a related field or with municipal
experience.
is required.
• 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Employment Term:
late August.
Pay Rate:
• $16.49 per hour
been filled:
PO Box 339
Fax: 250-342‐2934
The District of Invermere is accepting applications for up to three
(3) Summer Students to work as part of our Public Works Staff as
Gardeners.
These positions are within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit and
are temporary, full‐time, 40 hours per week position.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License. Submission of a Drivers
Abstract is required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme
heat and rain and perform physical labour which includes
walking, lifting, and maintenance work with a shovel and rake.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in
landscaping, gardening or working towards Horticultural
Certification.
• 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. Weekend work and shift
changes will be required.
Employment Term:
late August.
Pay Rate:
• $16.49 per hour
been filled:
Fax: 250-342‐2934
February 19, 2016
. . . ‘Slow Food’ from page 16
and the consumer, why not encourage more purchasing of what is grown locally? The producer earns more
and the consumer pays less.
Local food also means more food security. Ms. Bell sited the example of when the Alberta floods
stopped transport trucks from arriving in the Columbia Valley a few years ago. Milk and other items disappeared fast from the shelves.
Alison Bell, the leader of Slow Food Columbia Valley since its inception in 2006, revealed the group’s
plan to host the Slow Food in Canada 2016 National Summit in Invermere from April 6th to 10th.
She expects 50 to 70 delegates from across Canada to arrive and they are planning for 150 people to
attend their evening events. All food served at the Summit functions will be locally sourced. Ms. Bell said
they are looking for volunteers and one benefit will be the great tasting food. She can be contacted at slowfoodcv@gmail.com or 250-341-1491.
The February 11th meeting was well-attended, with more than the usual representation from farmers
and ranchers. Susan Clovechok, executive director for the local Chamber, said agriculture is a business like
any other, noting that: “A lot of lights went on for people who were there that were not from the food industry… they made that connection.”
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
Gardener 2 The District of Invermere is accepting applications for an individual
to work as part of our Public Works Staff as a Gardener.
N E W S PA P E R
For all your
advertising
needs, call Dean
or Amanda at
250-341-6299
This position is within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit and is a
permanent, seasonal, 40 hours per week position.
• Horticulture Certificate(s) or equivalent experience is required.
• Working knowledge of WorkSafe BC Regulations and safe work
procedures is preferred.
is required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat
and rain and perform physical labour which includes walking,
lifting, and maintenance work with a shovel and rake.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in
landscaping, gardening or working towards Horticultural
Certification.
• 8:00am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday. Weekend work will be
required.
Employment Term:
• Employment will commence on April 18, 2016 and will
terminate on October 14, 2016.
Pay Rate:
• Probationary Rate: $26.33 per hour. Upon successful
completion of the probationary period, the pay rate will increase
to $27.12.
Applicants are invited to submit their resumes by 4:30 pm on Friday
March 4, 2016 to:
Fax: 250-342‐2934
Tony’s Greek Grill
5009 Hot Springs Rd., Fairmont Hot Springs
Tony’s Greek Grill in Fairmont Hot Springs is accepting resumes for the
following positions:
First
InCook/Head
FairmontChef
Duties: Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods. Ensure highest
quality of food prepared, determine appropriate size of food proportions,
prepare dishes for customer with food allergies and intolerances, work
with minimal supervision, supervise kitchen staff and helpers, order all food
products and supplies, manage food costs, work with specialized cooking
equipment (deep fryer, etc).
Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in
Mediterranean/Greek Cuisine. $16 per hour.
Full-time (40 hours per week) commencing April 1st, 2016
Prep Cook
Duties: Assist the first cook/chef in preparation of individual dishes. Prep all
ingredients required for the preparation of dishes. Ensure highest quality of
food prepared, work under the supervision of the first cook/chef, work with
specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc).
Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in
Mediterranean/Greek Cuisine. Wage: $14 per hour.
Full-time (40 hours per week) commencing April 1st, 2016.
Please Email resume to
tonysgreekgrillresume@gmail.com
JOB FAIR
Tuesday, March 1st, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
at Eagle Ranch Clubhouse
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
“Casting Call For Service STARS!”
We are looking for motivated individuals with great
attitudes to join our cast of fun, friendly, passionate
and exciting actors. Join the cast of this Block Buster
Feature Film – “Eagle Ranch Golf Resort” and have a
great summer of work at PLAY!
Full and part-time seasonal employment from April
1st until October 15th, 2016.
*Possibility of earlier and later start and end dates depending on
department
Screening for the following roles:
Golf Service Attendants, Golf Shop Associates,
Volunteer – Course Ambassador, Building
Maintenance, Turf Care Specialists, All Culinary
Positions - Cooks, Servers, and Hostesses.
Please, submit your cover letter and resume and state
in the subject line of your e-mail, which position(s) you
are applying for.
Golf Services (Golf Shop, Outside Guest Services and
Volunteer Course Ambassador) email Brent Taylor at
btaylor@eagleranchresort.com.
Turf Care (Grounds crew) email Mike Warriner at
mwarriner@eagleranchresort.com.
Food & Beverage (Cooks, Kitchen Helpers, Servers,
Beverage Host, Bartenders, and Hostess) e-mail Carla
Schneider at cschneider@eagleranchresort.com.
Benefits Include:
• Fun, exciting work environment “We Work at
PLAY!” with monthly team activities including golf
lessons, kayaking, softball, bowling and more!
• FREE golf privileges with golf shop and restaurant
discounts. Discounted staff meals and an extensive
uniform program.
• Subsidized staff accommodation is available at an
attractive rate at lakewindermerepointe.com (fully
furnished beach-front condos, pool, hot tub, gym
etc.).
• Plus, plus, plus….
eagleranchresort.com | 9581 Eagle Ranch Trail, Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 | 877.877.3889
February 19, 2016
Drawing attention to the sounds of outer space
By Brian Fenerty
Pioneer Columnist
The sweeping night overlooking Lake Windermere
seen from Taynton Bay is a
vista I have recommended
before, but another good location convenient for many is
Westside Road, where it overlooks the lake towards Windermere. In some ways, the lights along the far shore interfere with star-watching night vision, but in an important
way they actually help us consider how the sky up there
and we down here have intimate connections.
The variegated sparkling band, like white and gold
jewels spread along the eastern shore, is technically energy
which, one way or another, originated in the sun and stars.
As Sagan once reminded people (about atoms arising from
previous super-nova heavy element production): “we are
star stuff.” Those lights across the way are “star energy.”
. . . ‘Dr. Jumbo’ from page 9
With his keynote speech at the forum,
Mr. Owens says he is “hoping to inspire people to consider the big picture within which
this (environmental assessment) process is
undertaken in a time when we are struggling to find ways to support opportunities
for people to make a living, while addressing
daunting challenges such as climate change,
environmental degradation, and genuine
reconciliation with indigenous peoples.”
In his dissertation, Mr. Owens frequently points out that his is just one of
many voices on the issue and that he doesn’t
have a privileged view of the matter, but he
did tell The Pioneer he does have something
to offer.
“Many of the people at this conference will have much more knowledge than
I about this place, the project, this process.
(But) I do have one unique advantage,” he
said. “I was able to sit across the table from
dozens of these people — many of whom
were featured in the (Jumbo Wild) film —
and learn from their perspectives and could
then spend time, some of it incredibly frustrating and some of it incredibly rewarding,
trying to make sense of it all.”
The forum in Cranbrook requires registration, but the film screening and keynote
speech — both held at the Cranbrook College of the Rockies campus — are open to
the public, with tickets available for a small
fee and the door opening at 6:30 p.m.
After 9 p.m. or so, bright Jupiter climbs over the
Rockies to look upon our scene. So bright, yet so far
from us, yet not so remote. With special equipment, astronomers can listen to the strange fascinating sounds the
strong magnetic fields of Jupiter emit.
Closer, our Sun also can be “listened to.” Its surface
vibrations reveal what goes on around the backside, telling
us of sunspots that will be rotated later towards us.
A probe that crashes on the moon? Scientists listen
to how the moon rings like a bell with hints of inner
structure.
So we have been hearing the sky — even Jupiter over
Windermere — not just seeing.
In the news recently is confirmation of another, and
remarkable, way of hearing the night sky — via gravitational waves: Einstein’s space-time continuum subtly, but
detectably, shaken by massive “black holes” interacting.
One researcher was so excited that he proclaimed we now
don’t just look, we hear (forgetting we already listen — to
Jupiter, Sun, Moon). Even so, it opens special methods to
study the elusive ways in which our cosmos works.
Allowing a momentary nod to future-gazing, maybe
gravitational waves could open doors to detecting possible
ET (extra-terrestial) communications that somehow piggyback signals on gravity rather than “old fashioned” (to
them) radio waves. Young column readers today may find
out if this has any practicality for distant civilization researchers, say 10, 20 years from now.
Back to the present, as we contemplate the distant
band of Windermere lights like some marvellous necklace,
and then the connections Jupiter and now gravitational
waves all bespeak, the night sky is not so remote as tiny
stars might first suggest.
Humans have long felt the close connection. Sun positions definitely have connections, say, for farmers. Astrologers went further, charting how sky positions supposedly indicated prosperity. Well, our dark skies, astrology
or not, do carry a message about prosperity for our valley!
Our sky can lift our spirits in many ways. So when you
have the chance, welcome visitors and ask them what they
think of our night skies. That thought may just stick —
even bring us more residents, and business! It’s in our stars.
Brian Fenerty is a member of the Royal Astronomical
Society of Canada. Contact him at fenertyb@telus.net.
Can you hear the ice orchestra?
Watershed Wanderings
By Megan Peloso
Pioneer Columnist
Ping! Boom-ba-doom.
Crrrrrack. Pop! What’s
making all the racket?
Hint: it’s not your bowl
of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies. Second hint: It moves
without us noticing (most
of the time) and makes unpredictable noises, from highpitched to thunderous. Some sounds can be more than a
little unnerving...
It’s the frozen lake!
The source of the sound is temperature change. As
the temperature changes, the ice expands and contracts,
sometimes producing fissures. If not for the audible
sounds and resulting evidence in the cracks, this movement would probably not be noticeable at all.
Anyone who uses the lake in the winter is familiar
with the sounds of the frozen surface. But did you know
that different ice produces different resonance, much like
instruments in an orchestra?
Deeper, heartier sounds might be expected where
the snow has fallen and frozen into the lake surface, creating opaque ice. Lighter, tinnier sounds are more likely
to occur on a surface of clear lake ice. Like a drum or a
cymbal, when pressure is put on the ice surface, a vibrato
can erupt and ripple in directions to be heard far from
where it was initially struck.
In late January, I had the privilege of speaking with
folks who were ice fishing at Bayshore and taking in a
rare clear morning of warm sun. Who could be any more
likely to receive an earful of orchestrated lake symphonies (other than the fish themselves)?
Some were habituated to the sounds, but others
weren’t as comfortable with the lake’s noisy exterior, noting there are some unreliable and open spots in the lake,
even this late in the winter.
Kris and Rylan, guides for Reel Axe Adventures, told
us that this year’s ice thickness is average, but well below
what it has measured during previous winters (up to 32
inches!). Even as veteran ice fishermen, they admitted to
at least one fearful moment:
“I remember once, Rylan and I were fishing and suddenly a crack formed right beneath our shack! You should
have heard the noise it made... I swear we could feel it.
We literally flew out of the shack and turned around to
watch, half expecting the whole thing to disappear into
the lake. When we were sure it wasn’t going anywhere
we finally went back, feeling pretty ridiculous about ourselves.” ~ Kris Deren, Reel Axe Adventures
Cracks in the ice don’t necessarily mean the ice is
thinning or weakening, even if the sound is unsettling.
That said, always tell a friend when you’re venturing out
on the ice (even if you’re not alone), and keep an eye out
for telltale signs of areas where ice may be less reliable,
such as slush, pools, nearby creeks, and of course pay attention to actual warning signs posted around the shore.
Take care and be aware! (Source: http://cottagelife.com/
environment/noises-made-from-a-frozen-lake)
Megan Peloso is the Program Co-ordinator for the
Lake Windermere Ambassadors.Email her at info@
lakeambassadors.ca or call the office at 250-341-6898.
February 19, 2016
FAITH
Down to the river to pray
By Rev. David Morton,
Associate Pastor,
St. Peter’s Lutheran
Mission of Invermere
In the book, Acts of
the New Testament in the
Bible, there is an interesting turn of phrase: “On the
Sabbath, we went outside
the city gate to the river,
where we expected to find
a place of prayer.”
A bit of research reveals that, at the time of
Jesus, for orthodox Jews,
if a synagogue was not available it was understood they
would gather down by a certain bend in the river and
there they would share the prayers, songs and readings
they would have had at the synagogue. From this river
meeting, we read of the conversion to Christianity of
Lydia and her entire household.
It is no accident that this all came about from meeting at a riverside. The Bible is filled with significant
events that take place at the banks of a river, on the shore
of a lake or even along the seashore. In most cases, there
is a change that takes place with the person or people
involved.
For example, the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, and
Jacob wrestling with God just before crossing the Jabbok river — he is a new man, Israel, when he crosses the
other side; the Jacob he is no longer is left behind.
A significant event in history that involved a river
was the crossing of the Rubicon by Julius Caesar in 49
BC. This changed history for a magistrate crossed over
into his own borders. Caesar forfeited his role as commander-in-chief — he had committed act of treason and
insurrection. The famous phrase “the die is cast” was apparently uttered as he passed through the shallow muddied waters.
The most significant event at the Jordan in the New
Testament is the baptism of Jesus. Jesus, who knew no
sin, is baptized by His cousin, John, before being led by
the Holy Spirit into the wilderness where He is prepared
for His earthly ministry to God’s people. Jesus is baptized as He is, in the course of time, to take the sin of the
world upon Himself, while He knew no sin. He also is
the fulfillment of all righteousness, and being baptized
accomplishes one aspect of Jesus fulfilling the law.
Our heart is like the Rubicon or Red Sea of our
spiritual journey. When we face that “dark night of the
soul,” the desperate prayers, they cross us through the
muddied shallow waters to wrestle with a faith we may
not otherwise have considered. This time of year, deep
into winter, many people face the darkest, lowest times
of their lives. God invites you through Jesus to come
down to the river to pray and let the Holy Spirit bring
you to new life in Him.
Local Rotarian
Honoured
District 5080 Assistant
District Governor Vlad Sasaman (right) presents John
Tames of Rotary Club of Invermere with the “Major Donor
Award” recognizing his contributions to the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation
funds thousands of projects and
initiatives worldwide including clean water projects, the
eradication of polio, education and health initiatives for
women and children, emergency and disaster relief and
much much more. Find out
more at www.rotary.org.
Photo submitted
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Sunday, February 21st, 10:30 a.m.
Worship and Life Instruction
“Follow Me - Disciple’s Confession”
Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering.
KIDS Church for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-7, during
the Morning Service.
Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore
250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
ANGLICAN-UNITED
Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.
Christ Church Trinity, Invermere
1st and 3rd Sunday, March - Dec. 9 a.m.:
All Saint’s, Edgewater
2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere
Reverend Laura Hermakin
250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship Services.
Pastor Murray Wittke
4814 Highway Drive, Windermere
250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.
Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at
Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere.
Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.
Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE
Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere
Pastor Rev. David Morton • 250-417-5017
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633
No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.
President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792
You can remember someone special with
your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society
To donate In Memory or In Honour:
www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916
or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426
or mail to:
#19, 19th Avenue South
Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2L9
Please include:
Your name and address for tax receipt
Name of the person being remembered
Name and address to send card to
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www.cancer.ca
February 19, 2016
Environmental Assessment Certificate Application
Review of the Proposed Baldy Ridge Extension Project
Open House and Invitation to Comment
Teck Coal Limited (Teck) is proposing to extend the working life of
Elkview Operations with the Baldy Ridge Extension Project (proposed
Project).
The proposed Project would be located approximately 2.5 km east
of Sparwood, British Columbia, and would produce an estimated 7
million tonnes of clean coal per year and sustain Elkview Operations’
existing workforce.
Teck must obtain an Environmental Assessment Certificate
(Certificate) before any work can be undertaken on the proposed
Project. Teck has submitted the application for a Certificate
(Application) to the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).
EAO has determined that the Application contains the required
information and accepted it for detailed review. The review of the
Application will occur over a 180-day period, starting February 15,
2016.
Open House
EAO invites the public to attend an Open House about the
environmental assessment process, the proposed Project and
content of the Application.
The Open House will be held:
Sparwood Seniors Centre
101 4th Avenue, Sparwood
(Next to Lilac Terrace Seniors Housing)
on:
March 10, 2016
from: 4 pm until 8 pm
at:
EAO and Teck will be present to provide information and respond to
questions about the Application at the Open House.
Invitation to Comment
EAO seeks public comments on the Application. The intention of
seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects—
environmental, economic, social, heritage and health—that might
result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as
part of the assessment process.
The 35-day comment period will begin on Monday, February 29,
2016 and end on Monday, April 4, 2016. EAO will consider all
comments related to the Application received during this period.
An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding
the environmental assessment process are available at
www.eao.gov.bc.ca.
DVD copies of the Application are also available at these locations
during the comment period (Feb 29–April 4, 2016):
•Sparwood Public Library (110 Pine Ave, Sparwood, B.C.)
•Teck Community and Aboriginal Engagement Office
(116 Centennial St, Sparwood, B.C. Opening hours: Monday-Thursday
8 a.m.–4 p.m.)
•Elkview Operations Main Gate (RR 1, Hwy 3, Sparwood, V0B 2G1)
EAO accepts public comments through the following means:
•By online form: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca
•By mail:
John Antill
Project Assessment Manager
Environmental Assessment Office
PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Gov
Victoria, B.C. V8W9V1
•By fax:
250-387-2208
NOTE: All written submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be
posted to the EAO website.

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