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DIRTY WORK – Elite 19 and over men’s rider Phillipe Cyrenne Blanchard of Drummondville, Quebec, enters the Cliffs of Insanity – one of the gnarliest sections of the racecourse at the Downhill National Cycling Championships.

By Kelsey VerboomPioneer Staff

Riders clad in body armour and full-face helmets carved down the slopes of Panorama Mountain Vil-lage last weekend in a national calibre event that drew downhill cyclists from across the country.

The Downhill National Cycling Championships were held at the resort on July 10th and 11th, making it the first time Panorama has ever played host to a national-level mountain biking event.

“We’ve been trying to get a national event for a number of years,” said Director of Mountain Opera-tions Brad Brush.

In the weeks leading up to the race, Panorama trail crew applied the finishing touches to the course, which was held on the black diamond run Insanity.

The start and finish were both rebuilt to make it “more fun for the riders and more spectacular for the spectators,” said Mr. Brush.

around 175 riders donned their gear on race day to take a turn down the steep, twisting course.

Two local riders, Sawyer logan and aaron Clark, both of Invermere, made an impressive showing on their home hill.

Mr. Clark finished third in the Men’s Master ex-pert division with a time of 03:53.

Sawyer, son of Brad and Tracy logan, clinched top spot in the Men’s Under 15 category with a time of 04:13, earning him a national title only one day after his 14th birthday. Winning at home “felt awesome,” he said. “I’ve been working really hard towards it. all my hard work paid off.”

The race was overseen by Nicholas Vipond, the technical delegate for the Canadian Cycling associa-tion, who was on hand to make sure the race adhered to the correct technical procedures and rules.

“I think it was a great weekend,” he said. “The course was well-received by everyone. In all the cat-egories the last rider was the winner, so the race wasn’t determined until the very end. The racing was excit-ing, there were no glitches, and we heard great reviews from all the riders.”

Panorama hopes to host the event again next year. For now, race organizers will turn their focus to this weekend’s Mad Trapper Canada Cup.

The downhill event is similar in calibre to the Na-tional Cycling Championships and will feature many of the same riders, as well as a selection of interna-tional racers. It runs from July 16th to 18th.

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The solution to Invermere’s urban ungulate popu-lation is management, not mass slaughter, agreed In-vermere council.

On Tuesday, July 13th, council discussed recom-mendations from the Ministry of environment on how to proceed with the population of metropolitan deer living within town boundaries.

Council received the recommendations outlined in a letter after writing to the province’s Minister of environment, Barry Penner, to explain the conten-tious issue.

In its response, the Ministry of environment ac-knowledged, “Management of deer within urban en-vironments is extremely complex due to the mosaic of human land uses and social pressures.”

after receiving concerns similar to Invermere’s from other communities across the province, the Ministry of environment’s Conservation Officer Ser-vice commissioned an independent wildlife biologist to develop an Urban Ungulate Conflict analysis for B.C. Report.

The report outlines a number of recommenda-tions, including the introductionand enforcement of “no deer feeding” bylaws, conducting a community survey to better understand the views of residents, and appointing an “Urban Deer Management Commit-tee” to better explore the issue.

Invermere currently does not have a “no deer feed-ing” bylaw in place, said Chief administrative Officer Chris Prosser.

“We discourage it, but we have not adopted a by-law.”

Councillor Ray Brydon voiced his support for

implementing a formal bylaw, and said it was a good first step in a multi-stage process.

Regardless of how council moves forward, the public carries a large responsibility to not feed the deer and other wildlife, Mayor Gerry Taft said.

Council agreed that appointing an Urban Deer Management Committee was a favourable idea that would help direct the required amount of focus and time on the deer management issue.

Council members are not wildlife specialists, said Mayor Taft, and a committee would provide the op-portunity to properly research the issue and work with council to reach a solution.

“Ultimately, this isn’t a council issue; it’s a com-munity issue,” he said. “Moving into the future, set-ting up a committee is the best road to go down.

“Hopefully this will dispel any perception that council is on a deer killing spree.”


District of Invermere council is moving forward with plans to change the current Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw and lower developer fees.

Following concerns from a crowd of 40 devel-opers and subcontractors who attended a council meeting on Tuesday, May 4th to protest the high fees, council met in a series of Committee of the Whole meetings to discuss possible changes.

The existing DCC Bylaw requires developers to pay $16,349.85 per single-family house in develop-ment cost charges. The fees are designed to help pay for sewer systems, water, parks, and the Westside Parkway project.

After hearing suggestions from developers and considering several different scenarios, council has decided to adjust the bylaw to better reflect current projects and fair development.

The proposed changes include removing phase two of the Westside Parkway project from the list of developer fees, and adding $4 million for improve-ments on three existing intersections.

The revised development cost charges mean de-velopers will pay $9,480.37.

Mayor Gerry Taft said that although he firmly believes the fees for developments are “not the differ-ence between making or breaking a development,” Invermere is “not there yet” in charging developers for phase two of the Westside Parkway project.

“In setting these rates, we have to be fair,” Mayor

Taft said. “They should be realistic, well-researched, and reflect real timelines.”

Mayor Taft commented that the proposed re-visions to the development cost charges would ad-dress concerns that not enough money was being allocated to improvements on existing infrastruc-ture, such as the three intersections covered in the adjusted Development Cost Charge Bylaw.

“It’s fair to the development community, and it’s fair to the general community,” agreed Council-lor Ray Brydon.

The proposed changes will now go to a public hearing, which will be held in the middle of August.

Due to the complexity of the bylaw, Mayor Taft encouraged people to ask council and staff for infor-mation about the issue before forming an opinion.

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RCMP ReportSubmitted by Corporal Grant SimpsonColumbia Valley RCMP

• On July 9th, Columbia Valley RCMP were dis-patched to a tanker truck that had rolled over. Police arrived and spoke with witnesses who were still on scene. They said that the driver was out of the vehicle with no injuries.

The truck was travelling south on Highway 93 and failed to turn the corner. The driver lost control, hitting a concrete barrier, spinning 180 degrees, and ended up rolling onto the truck’s passenger side.

Police spoke with the driver and his boss who said that they had already contacted a company to clean up the fuel leaking from the engine and fuel tanks. The truck was carrying a concrete product which was not leaking. Fortunately the vehicle was not blocking the highway. The driver of the truck was charged with speed relative to conditions under the Provincial Mo-tor Vehicle Act.

• On July 9th, at 3:29 p.m., police were called to a two-vehicle accident on Athalmer Road in front of the Petro-Can gas station. Upon arrival officers saw a white 1997 Ford Escort stopped in the eastbound lane with front end damage. There was also a 1996 Dodge van stopped at the entrance to the Petro-Can, facing north. The van had damage to the front driver’s side.

Police spoke with a witness who stated that the van attempted to pull out from the Petro-Can into traffic and struck the car. Police then spoke with the driver of the van who stated he was pulling out and then the car struck him. The owner and only occupant of the car received minor injury to her arm. Emer-gency Health Services transported her to Invermere hospital. The owner and sole occupant of the van did not receive injury.

Damages to the car are estimated to be $5,000 and $3,000 to the van. The driver of the van was issued a violation ticket for failing to yield the right of way.

• On July 9th, officers responded to a complaint that two 16-foot Zodiac-style boats had been rum-maged through and gas stolen from them while locat-ed at the marina at Indian Beach Estates, Windermere.

One boat had a four-foot cut in the tarpaulin covering it. The owner of both boats noticed that gas had been siphoned from one boat, and the gas can from the other was taken. This had occurred sometime overnight. The value of gas and gas can was $75 and the damage to the tarpaulin is estimated at $50. Police are asking for anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact them.

• On July 10th, RCMP were informed of a found bicycle at the park on 12th Avenue, Invermere. A woman reported that her son had found a bike which appeared to be hidden behind a sea can the night be-

fore. They checked for the bike again the next day and

noticed it was still there and decided to report it. Po-lice picked up the bicycle – a green 16-speed Kona with an estimated value of $1,000.

• On July 11th, an Invermere woman came to the police station to report the theft of her iPod and iPod adapter from her car overnight on July 10th. Also missing was her Kona lime-green mountain bike that was stored behind her garage.

On July 13th police noted this incident appeared to be related to the bike found in the report above. Po-lice contacted the victim who told them that she had not heard anything regarding her bike and described the one that had been seized. Police informed her that a similar bike had been found and asked her to visit the police station to identify it. She identified her bike based on a frame/chain guard she had attached to the rear wheel frame.

Anyone with information regarding this theft please contact the local detachment at 250-342-9292 or Crimestoppers.

• On July 10th at approximately 1:50 p.m. of-ficers were dispatched to a motorcycle accident on Horsethief Creek Road, Radium Hot Spring. A fe-male motorcyclist was riding a 2002 Harley Davidson eastbound on Horsethief Creek Road. The dirt road was in poor condition and she was travelling at 30-40 kilometres per hour when she drove into a pothole that was filled with fine silt. The pothole was at least six inches in depth and threw the rider about 30 feet .

She landed on the dirt road sustaining minor inju-ries and cuts along her front. An ambulance attended and transported the rider to Invermere hospital. Tow services were refused and the motorcycle was trans-ported by friends of the rider’s back to the Horsethief Hideout. No charges were laid in this incident.

• On July 10th at 3 p.m. police were dispatched to a local grill and eatery on Main Street West, in Radium Hot Springs. It was reported that sometime overnight the main window to the eatery was smashed. There were no witnesses or suspects. There were no tools or objects that appeared to have been used to break the window. Police conducted neighbourhood inquires for surveillance cameras in the area and continue to investigate. Damage is estimated to be $500.

• On July 12th at 2:10 p.m. a local flag person re-ported an erratic driver to the Columbia Valley RCMP. He said he was controlling traffic on 14th Street, In-vermere, when a white Ford van failed to stop for him. He said a while later the van came through once more but stopped this time. The flagger spoke to the male driver and told him he had to obey flag people. The male driver then swore at the flagger and drove off. Police continue to investigate.

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By Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

Canal Flats will get a new $250,000 fire truck af-ter plans for funding the vehicle were approved at a council meeting on Monday, July 12th.

Council unanimously voted to borrow up to $275,000 from B.C.’s Municipal Finance Authority, repayable over 10 years, for the truck.

Also discussed and voted on was which of three suppliers to buy the new vehicle from.

“There are a limited number of suppliers,” Canal Flats’ Mayor Bruce Woodbury said. “One of the rea-sons we sought input and advice from a consultant was to get the piece of equipment that we need.”

The consultant, Gary Hovdebo, of Hotshot Fire

Trucks Ltd., helped to prepare three quotes from man-ufacturing companies. These ranged from $190,000 to $250,000.

The mayor and councillors Gilbert Delorme, Ute Juras, Michael McDonald and Roy Webb agreed on Monday to buy the vehicle from Hub Fire Engines, as it is the closest match to the village’s requirements.

“It is what we need. Our current tanker in the last three months has been out of service three times,” said Canal Flats Fire Chief Stuart Moore.

“It is likely to be a year until we get the truck . . . we’ll have to keep holding on for another year I guess.”

The new fire truck will have a water pumping ca-pacity of 840 gallons per minute, improving on the capability of the current truck. With 330 horsepower, it should also be able to travel to incidents faster.

Beach rename sparks debateBy Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

Plans to rename Canal Flats’ beach met with controversy at the council meeting on July 12th, after a letter from resident Ray Case.

Mr. Case wrote to council asking them to consider naming the area after the Richardson family, who used to own the land before it became a provincial park.

“Council did go out and ask for submissions and got a wide range of names,” Canal Flats May-or Bruce Woodbury said. “I am reluctant to go to the public for even more. I think that the decision should rest with council, not with the public.”

The village held a contest in May to select a

suitable name for the beach and provincial park in which it lays. Around 35 submissions came in and councillors chose the name Tilley Memorial Park.

The name was suggested by resident Cheryl Otting in honour of former Mayor John Tilley, who passed away while in office, and for his fam-ily, who have lived in Canal Flats for generations. The choice was announced at the annual Canal Days festival held on the first weekend in June.

However, council meeting attendees ex-pressed their annoyance at not being consulted on the name, calling it “inappropriate” and “rude” to name the park after a single family.

A decision on whether to officially adopt the name or to consult with the public was deferred to the next council meeting.


Pioneer WeirIn this image, dated 1913, a

woman identified as Jean Weir poses for the camera wearing a medallion, black arm band and bows under her chin and in her hair.

Mrs. Weir (neé McMartin), a nurse, married William Weir in June 1913.

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Great show of patriotism on July 1st

Love thy neighbour

By Brian GeisPioneer Staff

in the post-war neighbourhood where i grew up, there were about 50 houses. About half of them housed families, the kids i grew up with.

Back then, families stayed put. Most of us have grown up and moved away, but many of our parents still live there, including mine. Holidays are often like extended family reunions, on which we make the rounds to the homes of our neighbours to catch up with our childhood playmates.

Our neighbours play important roles in our lives. They are there to help us jumpstart our cars on cold winter mornings, to guard the homefront when we’re away on business, to yell at our kids when they are in danger or misbehaving.

in fact, if you think back on all the places you’ve lived in your life, i’ll bet you can remember the neigh-bours in every location.

i’m sure some of them were annoying, aggravat-ing and even troublesome, but most were probably friendly, helpful and concerned.

This week’s cover photo filled me with good memories of neighbours i’ve had over the years. Good neighbourly relations are building blocks of society.

ralph Nader once said, “When strangers start act-ing like neighbours . . . communities are reinvigorated.”

Humbert Humphrey said, “The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbour.”

summer is a good time for reconnecting with our neighbours. everyone is outside working in the gar-den, barbecueing out back, or enjoying an evening on the front porch.

take the time to say hello.

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Dear Editor:

You always hear how proud and patriotic our neighbours to the south are about their country. If you were in Invermere on July 1st, you would agree Canadians in the Columbia Valley are second to none when it comes to expressing their patrio-tism and love for their country.

The turn-out and participation at this year’s Canada Day parade and fireworks were excep-tional. It’s great to see how proud we are of our country and to express that sentiment by display-ing our gratitude to a country that is the best home in the world. During the Vancouver Olympics, the CBC’s Peter Mansbridge said, “The Canadians,

both athletes and spectators alike, were showing an uncharacteristic behaviour of being openly boister-ous and even brash in expressing their feelings for our country’s accomplishments.” Canadians have always been viewed as calm, reserved and un-con-frontational, which is not a bad thing, but it’s nice to see we are also viewed as being a proud, patriotic people not afraid of showing our love for the great-est country in the world.

Congratulations and cheers! Year-round resi-dents, seasonal residents and visitors alike should be proud of their patriotism and love for Canada shown at this year’s Canada Day festivities.

Dave Lister, Windermere

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Dear Editor: On Friday, July 2nd, an indepen-

dent federal environmental review panel advised the Harper government that the proposed Prosperity open pit copper/gold mine in the interior of British Co-lumbia would have “significant adverse environmental effects” on several factors including fish, fish habitat, grizzly bears and First Nations’ use of the land for traditional purposes.

That is because the mine’s owners want to dump its toxic trailings into Fish Lake and Little Fish Lake, home to 90,000 rainbow trout.

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ment misconduct that created the hor-rific situation that now exists in the Gulf of Mexico. It should be noted that no one is more in favour of this proposed environmental degradation than Bill Bennett, B.C.’s mining minister.

Mr. Bennett, who enthusiastically supports this mine, claims he is not about “rape and pillage”. He also claims to be a life-long conservationist.

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Fire department moving into new hallBy Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

Windermere’s new fire hall has passed safety inspections and is now ready for use, giving the fire crew and their equipment a much-needed new home.

Planning for the $2.3 million construction project began five years ago when the department bought the building next to the old fire hall.

Work on the site started in September and contractors took advantage of the mild winter to finish on time and on budget.

“The firefighters are extremely excited, they’ve been looking forward to this day for quite some time,” said Windermere Fire Chief Jim Miller. “We are going to start moving in right away.”

The fire department has been housed in the old hall for nearly 30 years and has expanded sig-nificantly over that time.

With the addition of water and medical rescue ser-vices and equipment and the acquisition of new rescue trucks, the department has outgrown the old space.

The new hall has seven bays for trucks and equip-ment, dormitories for staff and a corrugated iron

training building to practice rescues in dense smoke, as well as offices and meeting rooms.

“This will enable us to grow our numbers,” Chief Miller explained. “In the last few months we have been able to take on new members and conduct basic training and we would like to expand eventually into hiring more full-time firefighters.”

The fire department currently only has two full-time members, Chief Miller and Deputy Chief Drew Sinclair, with the remaining staff made up of volunteers.

With the addition of more full-time firefight-ers working shifts, the new facilities would pro-vide a place for those on night duty to sleep at the hall.

This should help to give quicker response times when an emergency call comes in.

“Our statistics are going up every year; the call volume is increasing,” Chief Miller said. “A larger crew would definitely be a bonus for the community. The more people, the quicker the re-sponse time.”

The Windermere Fire Department covers an area stretching eight kilometres in all directions from the hall. Their patch includes Athalmer and the Shuswap and Akisqnuk reserves.The department would like to hire up to six full-

time members in the future to deal with the increasing call volume in the area.

“It’s a huge area to look after,” Chief Miller added. “Shift work needs about six people to get it working properly, but we’ll start off small and grow from there.”

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Do you support the concept of a community forest managed and operated for the bene� t of the community?

Do you think the land base as shown previously in the Pioneer is appropriate for the community forest? (map also on website).

Please rank in importance of value to you for the land base being discussed for the community forest? Please rank these from 1 – 6 with 1 being most important and do not use the same number twice.

Water Recreation Economical Wildlife Viewscapes Spiritual

Do you think that decisions about possible resource use in our watersheds should be made by? (please circle one)

Ministry of Forests and/or Mines Regional District of East Kootenay A local group through a Community Forest Our MLA A Resource Board possibly based outside our area Municipality

The community forest can be managed for a variety of activities and forest values. Below are some potential uses for the land base including forestry values. Please rank these in importance from 1 – 9 with 1 being the most important. Please do not use the same number twice.

Tourism activities Maintenance of old growth forest Water quality and � sh habitat protection Education opportunities Creation of economic bene� t for the community Maintenance or enhancement of recreation and trails Create harvesting opportunities including small scale forestry Protection and/or creation of wildlife habitat Maintaining scenic viewscapes

Harvesting and non-forest activities in the community forest can generate revenue for the community. What should these revenues be used for?

Reinvestment in the community forest Community projects Infrastructure projects Other (please specify)

Would your organization be interested in a partnership role, which could include both a capital investment and participating at a governance level, in a community forest for the local area?

In working towards establishing a Community Forest would you be interested in helping and if so what attributes are you able to o� er? Are you able to o� er these as a volunteer? How can we contact you at a future time?

Would you or your organization be willing to provide a letter of support for a community forest?

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Community Forest: Part 6 of 6, your turn

By Brian GeisPioneer Staff

The steering committee proposing Columbia Headwaters Community Forest is seeking your opinion.

Over the past five weeks, The Pio-neer has published a series of articles on the initiative to establish the Columbia Headwaters Community Forest.

The community forest, a versatile community-owned working woodlot, would encompass about everything the eye can see from the bottom of the val-ley from Radium in the north and al-most to Wasa in the south.

Columbia Headwaters Community Forest Steering Committee Chair Rick Hoar said it is the largest area ever pro-posed for a community forest in B.C. and helps the province advance toward its goal to entrust 20 percent of B.C.’s forests in the hands of the communities they surround.

A community forest, he said, could help protect the community’s water-sheds, help maintain highly valued

viewscapes and help mitigate the risk of wildfire in forest interface zones.

“These forests are being managed so-cially, ecologically, economically and for spiritual sustainability,” he said, “which is resulting in both monetary and non-monetary benefits for the community.”

The proposal, he said, was well-re-ceived by Minister of Forests and Range Pat Bell in Vancouver last month.

The next step, he said, is to develop a business plan and begin to engage the public in discussions about the commu-nity forest.

Public input and buy-in is crucial to gaining approval from provincial au-thorities, he said.

The community can help by com-pleting and returning the survey below.

“Please, we’re really looking forward to people returning those surveys,” he said. “I know people don’t like filling out surveys, but it isn’t some national thing. It’s about your community.”

Look for updates on the Columbia Headwaters Community Forest website at www.chwcf.com.

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Multiple award-winning burlesque dance group, the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue, pictured here, have performed all over the world, including Las Vegas, Vancouver, Berlin, Seattle,

and Victoria. The troupe will hold workshops to train local ladies in their craft as part of the Arts Council’s upcoming Performing Arts Series. See Page 14 for more. Photo submitted.


Reviewed by Kate Irwin

Ben Stiller plays an awkward misfit in this darkly funny, often awkward, observational comedy.

His titular role as Roger Greenberg, an angry 40-something recovering from a nervous breakdown, is a departure from Stiller’s usual style.

There is none of the “frat pack” silliness which punctuated his earlier work. Greenberg is a rude, an-gry antihero, writing complaining letters to the many corporations that have caused him offence.

Greenberg’s reluctance to accept and fit into the modern world — he still handwrites his letters — is a continuing theme of the film.

Still single and childless, Roger lacks the self-awareness to realize that the tiny grievances and petty

annoyances that preoccupy him are not as interesting or important to others.

The setup leaves Greenberg house-sitting in L.A. for his brother, when he meets nanny, and all around doormat, Florence, played by Greta Gerwig. Their awkward entanglements make for uncomfortably fun-ny viewing.

Stiller’s character also tries to reconnect with old band mates, including Ivan (Rhys Ifans), who are still bitter about a record deal scuppered by Greenberg 15 years ago.

Gerwig is strong in her role as a socially awkward, masochistic young woman, who sees past Roger’s wounded exterior and sympathetically attempts to forge a connection with him, while he simultaneously woos and then rejects her.

Director and co-writer Noah Baumbach continues his preoccupation with misery. His script delights in finding humour in discomfort — any fans of Woody Allen will recognise his influence in this movie.

The movie treads the fine line between comedy and tragedy. A drug-fuelled scene where Roger tries to connect with college kids and ends up ranting at them will make you laugh and squirm equally.

While not filled with laugh-out-loud comedy, Greenberg does offer an interesting series of social mistakes that are both accurate and amusing.

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• July 16th-17th: Customer Appreciation Days at Rona North Star Hardware. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Contractor Days. Saturday: Free barbecue. For info: 250-342-6226.• July 16th-17th: The Columbia Valley Twirlers are holding a square dance campout weekend at Radium Hot Springs. Free dry camping is available at the Robideau farm. Rob Krum from Newman Lake, Washington, is the caller. There will be a mainstream dance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Radium Seniors Hall. There will be a barbecue and fun dances throughout the weekend. For info: 250-347-6573.

Saturday, July 17th:

• 9 a.m.: Young Hearts kids’ triathlon at James Chabot Provincial Park. For info: 250-342-3373.• 6-9 p.m.: Pirate and Princess Costume Dance at Windermere Community Hall. Families welcome. Prizes, concession, face painting, games and music. For info: 250-341-3383• 6-9 p.m.: Opening reception for Maya Eventov solo show at the Artym Gallery, Invermere. Exhibition continues until July 17th. For info: 250-342-7566.• 7-9 p.m.: Combo Akimbo performs for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. Every Thursday and Saturday. For info: 250-347-9331.

Sunday, July 18th:

• 8 a.m.: Heart of the Rockies triathlon from James Chabot Provincial Park. For info: www.heartoftherockiestri.ca or 250-342-3373.

Tuesday, July 20th:

• 7:30 p.m.: Summit Trail Makers Society Annual General Meeting at the Lions Hall.• 8:30 p.m.: Fred Eaglesmith performs at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. Tickets $25.

Wednesday, July 21st:

• 6-7:30 p.m.: Free hula-hoop class at Invermere Public Library. Everyone welcome. For info www.invermere.bclibrary.ca.

Thursday, July 22nd:

• 7-9 p.m.: Stacey and Bud perform for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. Every Thursday and Saturday. For info: 250-347-9331. • 9:30 p.m.: Caught Off Guard performs at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. No cover charge.• July 22nd-23rd, 7 p.m.: PyneStock Concert – Two Hours of Peace and Music at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. A dozen local twentysomethings arrange improvisational, creative and never-before heard compositions. For info: 250-342-4423.• July 22nd-24th: Columbia Valley Summerlude: Lake Windermere Regatta, PyneStock concert, Valley Appreciation Day and Bull Riding in the Rockies. For info: www.columbiavalleysummerlude.com.

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• July 23rd-25th: Ballfest Co-Ed Slo-Pitch Tournament. Cash and prizes, minimum four games, home run derby, beer garden, food concession. For info: www.fundamentalevents.com.

Saturday, July 24th:

• 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: BIG Book Sale for Invermere Public Library at Invermere Community Hall. Quality used books.• 2 p.m.: Lake Windermere Regatta at Kinsmen Beach. Sailing, canoe and kayak races, beach volleyball tournament, sand art contest, rowing, water skiing and wakeboarding demonstrations. For info: 250-341-6898.

Tuesday, July 27th:

• 8:30 p.m.: Tim Nutt performs on Comedy Night at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. Cover $10.

Thursday, July 29th:

• 7-9 p.m.: Marty Beingessner performs for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. Every Thursday and Saturday. For info: 250-347-9331.

Saturday, July 31st:

• 7-9 p.m.: Late performs for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. For info: 250-347-9331. • July 31st-August 1st: Morigeau family reunion at the Lions Hall, Invermere crossroads. For info: 250-497-8617.

Sunday, August 1st:

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: 2010 Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts in unique gardens throughout Radium and Edgewater, featuring juried works of several artists. Passports $20. For info: 250-342-4423.

Thursday, August 5th:

• 7-9 p.m.: Marty Beingessner performs for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. Every Thursday and Saturday. For info: 250-347-9331.

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• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Creative Tangent workshop at Pynelogs Cultural Centre with Carney Oudendag. Create intriguing images, decorate and personalize found and ready-made papers; have fun with collage and paint. Cost: $60. For info: 250-342-4423.• 7-9 p.m.: Gord Askey performs for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. Every Thursday and Saturday. For info: 250-347-9331. • 15th Annual Loop The Lake running and walking race, hosted by the Rotary Club of Invermere. For info: www.loopthelake.bc.ca.

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Columbia Valley Arts’ and Pynelogs’ Performing Arts Series is back this year, and a number of great and eclectic acts are lined up for this season.

The first act of the season is a music and dinner evening in the intimate settings at Pynelogs Cultural Centre with the entertaining music of Heavy Shtetl…sure to be an appealing, eclectic and fun evening!

Hailing from Nelson, this dance band boasts a mix of Klezmer, minor swing and traditional jazz. Their specialties include old New Orleans classics, Jewish-European wedding music and French, Russian and Balkan tunes.

Their first CD was released in 2007, called “Bus-kin’ on Baker,” and their follow-up, Gesundheit, is due soon. Jazz veteran, saxophone and clarinet player Dmitro Woychuk, accordian, mandolin and high-hat player Catherine McGrath, trombone, trumpet and helicon player Anneke Rosch, and upright bass player John Deeley make up this unforgettable band.

Canadian-born comedian, musician and award-winning playwright Lorne Elliott will bring his unique and wacky performance to Christ Church Trinity on

October 6th.He has performed in Newfoundland, New York,

Los Angeles and Australia, to name a few. He began his career in 1974 as a folk musician and has written fiction, songs, monologues, and one-liners through-out his career.

This combination of styles results in a special show of comedy and music, guaranteed to make everyone laugh. His material is timeless, observational, and should not be missed.

Denis Chang is greatly influenced by the music of Gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, and brings this influence to his band, the Denis Chang Manouche Project, performing at Pynelogs on March 1st, 2011.

He is a contemporary of such great Jazz Manouche guitarists as Fapy Lafertin, Ritary Gaguenetti, Paulus Schafer, Rindo Winterstein and Emmanuel Kassimo, among others.

The young guitarist credits these musicians as help-ing to form his own distinct style, also influenced by a wide range of musical styles and musicians, namely Bach, Chopin, George Benson and Michael Jackson.

Multiple award-winning burlesque dance group, the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue, have performed all over the world, including Las Vegas, Vancouver, Ber-

lin, Seattle and Victoria. In March, they will perform and teach workshops at Pynelogs (dates to be an-nounced).

Their influences range from cult classics like Pris-cilla Queen of the Desert to Broadway favourites like Guys and Dolls. Their performances are modern-day show-stoppers, and each of the dancers is unique and individual.

Audiences can expect high energy, stand-out per-formers, flawless comedic timing and seductiveness with a hint of girl-next-door approachability.

Silena Ewan, Director of the Performing Arts Series, has been instrumental in re-evaluating and relaunching the series, which requires a lot of com-munity support.

She hopes the event will be successful in show-casing what the community wants, generating interest with both new and old audience members.

It kicks off with an opening night much like a gal-lery opening, at which patrons will be invited to see video clips, get information, and have a preview of the series.

This season’s Performing Arts Series is shaping up to be the best yet, and with a wide selection of acts to choose from, audiences will not be disappointed.

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Maya Eventov Solo ShowOpens Friday July 16th

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Submitted byDeanna BerringtonArtym Gallery

The Artym Gallery is pleased to welcome Maya Eventov back to Invermere.

This internation-ally known artist will be at the Artym on Friday, July 16th, for an evening reception from 6-9 p.m. She will also be at the gallery on Saturday, July 17th, doing a very special painting demonstration.

Eventov’s style of painting is quite unique – her strong colours and incredible texture make her acrylic paintings instantly recognizable.

Using a palate knife instead of a paintbrush, Maya slathers paint onto a canvas very thickly, sometimes leaving layers of paint three and four centimetres thick. The amount of paint layered in each stroke of the knife gives Eventov’s work fascinating detail close up and a rich vibrant effect from a distance.

For this exhibition, Maya will be doing a painting demonstration, but instead of working on a canvas, she will be creating an original painting on a guitar. Everyone is welcome to come down to the gallery on

Saturday to watch her work, and have a chance to win the guitar. Despite all of the acrylic layers, the guitar should be playable, and will be an amazing and very unique collector’s piece when finished.

When talking about her life as an artist, Maya clearly loves what she does: “I never expected to have such joy from what I do for a living.

“I never allowed myself to even dream of having international recognition.”

But international recognition she has achieved; with shows right across North America, and the world, Maya Eventov has made quite a name for herself.

Nevertheless, Maya Eventov retains her down-to-earth demeanour when it comes to painting. Al-though she has travelled around the world for exhibi-

tions and inspiration, she says her favourite place to paint is “in my stu-dio with perfectly lined up paints and [palate knives], perfect lighting, my heavy-duty beat-up easel, and my family in the kitchen next to me. Speaking of the paint-ings for this show, she says, “Everything I paint comes from a place that I create for myself. It is an

imaginary place where I am happy. For me painting is like writing a story. I create imagery from all the visual information stored in my mind over the years, and as I paint, I create a window of idyllic escape.” In this show, and in her paintings in general, Maya longs to share “my excitement for life, my passion for colour, and my optimism.”

Take this opportunity to meet Maya Eventov – an artist who exhibits internationally – in Invermere at the Artym Gallery. She will be in attendance for the Friday evening reception from 6-9 p.m., and don’t miss her painting the guitar on Saturday, July 17th.

Don’t miss your chance to win this unique piece. Even if you can’t make it into the gallery, check out her work online at www.artymgallery.com.

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As the 2010 Tour of the Arts approaches, Radium’s Mayor, Dee Conklin, is looking forward to welcoming visitors to the third stop along the way — her garden.

This year’s unique art show on August 1st will highlight gardens of ranches, homes and businesses near or in Radium Hot Springs.

For Mayor Conklin it is a chance to show what Radium has to offer, and support the Columbia Valley Arts Council, the first organization she worked with when she moved to the valley.

“A lot of the people going by Radium never stop off to visit,” Mayor Conklin explained. “All the towns along the valley have their interesting features — Ra-dium is so much more than just the strip.”

Her house, near Legend’s Park, and its modern-style garden with gravel and raised beds, will hold a range of artwork, from welded sculptures to mosaics.

Showing off their work will be seven artists, who are on hand to chat to visitors about different pieces. Tour-goers can also take home a little, or big, bit of the valley, as all artwork is available to buy.

“I’m taking part in the tour because it promotes the art of the valley,” said Australian expatriate Angelique

Gillespie, whose acrylic paintings will be at Mayor Conklin’s. “Art and culture is so integral to life . . . and the artists of this community are just so friendly and encouraging.”

An award-winning painter, Angelique’s artwork concentrates on whimsical figures, drawing on her ex-perience with medical illustration, commercial art and illustrative quilting.

Alongside her in the garden will be woodblock printer June Thomsen. This is June’s first Tour of the Arts and she will bring along the tools of her trade to show the complicated process of making her work.

“A lot of people don’t understand that this is origi-nal artwork, not reproductions,” June said. “In fact the process destroys the woodblock as you go, making fur-ther copies beyond the first edition impossible.”

June’s artwork takes a year to make from start to finish, with a limited run of prints made from each woodblock. On sale on August 1st will be landscapes, inspired by her Columbia Valley surroundings.

Tour passports are on sale at locations across Ra-dium, Invermere and at Fairmont Hot Springs, or by phone at Pynelogs Cultural Centre at 250-342-4423.

For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Lynda Tutty at 250-341-3185, or e-mail [email protected].

Radium’s Mayor Dee Conklin to host the Tour of the Arts

ARTISTIC LICENCE – Painter Angelique Gillespie, tour organizer Lynda Tutty and woodblock printer June Thom-sen enjoy the gardens at Mayor Conklin’s home, the third stop on the Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts.


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Previous recessionWhen the U.S. housing market crashed, consumer

spending in the largest economy crashed. Not only did the U.S. experience a major slowdown in consumer spending, so did most industrial nations around the world. Consumer spending in the U.S. peaked at 99 percent of disposable income in 2005-2007 and has since fallen to 96 percent.

While this three-percent decline might not seem like much, it reduced GDP by 2.1 percent. Combine this decline with a slowdown in business spending and you have a major recession.

Sleepless economistsWhen the recession hit, central banks around the

world lowered interest rates and governments enacted emergency spending measures to stabilize their econo-mies. While these measures succeeded in stopping the recession from getting worse, they did not entice con-sumers to go back to spending like they did in 2007.

In fact, many economists worry consumers will continue to reduce their spending and the world econ-omy is embarking on a decade of very slow economic growth.

How did we get to 99 percent?Back in 1982, U.S. consumers spent only 89 per-

cent of their disposable incomes. This was partly due to high interest rates and a slow-growing housing mar-ket. High interest rates and slowly rising real estate val-ues encourage savings. Over the past 28 years, interest rates have been on a slow and steady decline from the high teens to near zero. Real estate also did very well during this period as consumers could borrow more money due to the falling interest rates. The combina-tion of falling interest rates and rising real estate values made money cheap. As a result consumers spent more and saved less.

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sumer will not sit around wringing hands but will slowly reduce their debt over time. Household debt in the U.S. peaked at $13.9 trillion in mid-2008 and has since been reduced to $13.5 trillion in the first quarter of 2010. Americans have slowly changed their behaviour and are now working to lower their debt by

chipping away each month.

We have been here beforeBased on previous periods of consumer de-

leveraging, the experience has been that spending will increase with wage increases, but not as a percentage of disposable income for the next several quarters. In other words, consumers will likely continue to spend about 96 percent of their incomes for some time. After that it will probably depend on how fast and how high interest rates climb.

After World War Two, Americans were spending close to 97 percent of their incomes and it took 35 years to reach a low of 89 percent in 1982. Not sur-prisingly, this fall in spending levels was at the same time interest rates rose from very low rates during and after the war to very high rates by 1982.

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With a chainsaw race, pancake breakfast and live music, this year’s Valley Appreciation Day on Satur-day, July 24th, is set to be a fun-filled celebration of the valley.

Now in its 23rd year, the day has grown since its humble beginnings as a thank you to visitors who come into the Columbia Valley and support local businesses.

Over the years it has become a chance for resi-dents and visitors alike to pay homage to the place they share a passion for.

“Making people happy and celebrating this valley – that’s what this day is all about,” said Paul Christy, chair of the Invermere Business Committee which or-ganizes the event.

“When I see people out smiling and enjoying themselves, then I know we did a good job.”

The 2010 celebrations will be a little shorter than in previous years to make room for the Lake Winder-mere Regatta later that day.

It is the first year the Regatta, Pynestock, Bull Riding in the Rockies and Valley Appreciation Day will combine together.

With a slightly later start time than previous years, the event will kick off at 9 a.m. with a free pancake breakfast hosted by volunteers from the nearby service clubs, including the Invermere Legion, Kinsmen Club

and local Lions branches.“We are very excited about being part of Summer-

lude this year,” Mr. Christy said.“All of a sudden we realized these four summer

events are happening almost at the same time and should be combined together. We hope to do the same for next year as well.”

The valley celebration will also include local mu-sicians providing live music on the Home Hardware stage, and a lumberjack show.

Award-winning loggers Normand and Gerald Gagnè, who run the Rocky Mountain Logger Sports Company, will entertain the crowds with speed chop-ping, axe throwing and woodcutting races with chain-saws and by hand.

“It’s a great pleasure for me, my son, my grand-daughter Kaitlyn and the rest of the family to be in-volved again,” said Normand Gagnè, who, with his son Gerald, attends logger sports competitions across the world.

“We have been invited back because the organiz-ers say crowds love our shows . . . it is exciting for them to watch something with a history to it.”

Other entertainment for visitors will include a bouncy castle and interactive stalls set up by various local businesses.

Valley Appreciation Day will be held on 7th Av-enue in Invermere from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m on Satur-day, July 24th. All stalls and entertainment are free of charge.

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After a 40-year absence, boaters and swimmers will once again skim the waters of Lake Windermere in an orga-nized regatta.

That is if you don’t count the 1990s-era Windermere Cup Invitational yacht races.

The revival of the 1960s-era Inver-mere Regatta will feature events both on and off land throughout the day, Satur-day, July 24th, beginning with a rowing demonstration at 7 a.m. and wrapping up with a waterskiing and wakeboard-ing display at 5:30 p.m.

Those looking to get wet can take part in a series of canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and swimming races, while a sand art competition and beach volley-ball tournament will satisfy those more inclined to keep their feet on dry land.

Locally crafted prizes will be award-ed for each event, and all activities are

free to watch and participate in.In addition, Pynelogs Cultural

Centre will host an art exhibition cel-ebrating the theme of water and water stewardship, which will feature local artists Ryan Bavin, Lynne Grillmair, Brad Hill, and Pat Morrow. The results of this year’s Love Your Lake photo con-test will also be on display.

The rebirth of the regatta came about when the Lake Windermere Am-bassadors were searching for a way to celebrate the lake and the completion of the five-year Lake Windermere Project, a community effort that helped main-tain the ecological integrity of the lake.

“The regatta is a way to celebrate the lake and what it brings to our com-munity, and to celebrate five years of a water quality monitoring and com-munity education program,” explained Heather Leschied of the Lake Winder-mere Project.

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New owner of Portabella RestaurantBy Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

Bud’s Bar and Lounge has bought Portabella Res-taurant and announced a grand re-opening on Friday, July 23rd.

Shelley Ferguson, owner of the adjacent Bud’s, is coming together with old friends and new business partners to try and create a restaurant for locals and visitors alike.

Alongside manager Janice Mitchell and in consul-tation with chef and former owner Nick Gibbs, Ms. Ferguson hopes to create a casual, fine dining restau-rant with a wide selection of wine.

“We are going back to the Portabella menu Nick has created, with creative new dishes as well,” she said. “We will also change up the wine list, making an ex-tensive, well-priced list, with quality food alongside.”

Ms. Ferguson has more than 15 years experience in the food and beverage industry and has been the owner of Bud’s since October 2005.

She is bringing in friend of 10 years and former co-worker Janice Mitchell to help her run the restau-rant. The pair used to work together at Invermere’s Myrtles on Main, before it became Angus McToogle’s

Restaurant and Bar.“We have a friendship based on the shared ap-

preciation of food and wine,” Ms. Mitchell explained.

“When this opportunity to work together came up it really was a no-brainer.”

The plan for now is to keep a similar style of menu and to try and attract local people in, Ms. Ferguson said.

Making use of the bar at Bud’s will also allow Por-tabella to offer a wider selection of drinks, including a range of cocktails.

The new owner said she would like to develop a wine and tapas bar within the cozy restaurant in the future, giving a lighter option for people eating out.

“The restaurant just seemed right to me,” she add-ed. “I’ve always seen it do well with Nick, and I would come and sit here and have a glass of wine. It has a great atmosphere.”

Nick Gibbs owned and ran Portabella Restaurant for eight years with his wife Judy. This is his second attempt to sell the eatery after a deal with three new owners in December 2009 was unsuccessful.

“I figure it’s a really good fit for both Bud’s and Portabella’s,” Mr. Gibb said. “The two organizations complement each other and have everything people want – a bar, entertainment and fine dining.”

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DREAM TEAM – Pictured, left to right: new restaurant manager Janice Mitchell, former owner and chef Nick Gibbs and new owner Shelley Ferguson outside Porta-bella Restaurant, which reopens on July 23rd.


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The results of the water quality monitoring pro-gram will be available at the regatta, as well as a hand-ful of educational opportunities about how to keep the lake healthy.

It has been 40 years since the last organized re-gatta, and the return of the event has generated some nostalgia, said Ms. Leschied.

“There are some local residents who remember participating in past regattas. It’s amazing the people we’ve spoken to who remember those days. They’ve come forward with trophies, medals, and even an old race program.”

Harley Portman of Invermere, 66, remembered a first-place trophy he won for a water ski race. “There

was at least one year where they held a water ski race from Windermere to Invermere,” he said. “The boat had to show up in the bay with the skier still behind.”

Mr. Portman used to be the driver of an amphibi-ous car that would pull the regatta’s queen, or “mer-maid,” through the bay and onto the beach as she sat upon a giant Styrofoam turtle mascot named Plaso.

Ninety-year-old Pat Howie of Invermere used to attend the regattas as a spectator, and recalled a water ski jumping event and a swimming race from Inver-mere to Windermere.

“I remember they gave away a boat in a raffle once,” she said.

For more information about this year’s event, go to www.columbiavalleysummerlude.com or phone the Lake Windermere Project at 250-341-6898.


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CHOP CHOP — Diners at Fairmont Ridge were treated to a French feast on Satur-day, July 10th, during the third Cooking in the Mountains event. The evening, with Chef de Cuisine Lee Helman, gave guests the chance to ask questions and prepare meals alongside the professional chef. Pictured, Chef Helman demonstrates how to create a salad roll of organic pea shoots and baby greens wrapped in cucumber. Cooking in the Mountains will return on August 14th with wine expert Kerri Wallin.

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The Big Book Sale is coming to Invermere on July 24th, and time is ticking down to donate your unwanted books and give them a new home. The Friends of Invermere Public Library are already sort-ing through almost 15,000 books donated by valley residents.

But a truly big book sale needs a lot of reading material on offer — and the closing date for donations is Wednesday, July 21st.

“Last year we had around 12,000 books and we want this year to be bigger,” said Sheryl Thomas, presi-dent of the Friend of Invermere Library group. “We collect books thoughout the year and always have a bit of a rush toward the end, but could always use more.”

The sale raised $8,000 last year for the library, with the money going to programs for children and seniors, as well as keeping the shelves well stocked.

“There’s everything from history books to cook-books,” Sheryl said. “We’ve got gardening books, trav-el tales, suspense, cooking, bestsellers and more.”

The Big Book Sale will offer a range of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books, all in lightly used or nearly new condition, all sold by donation.

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Time to bring out your best cowboy duds – the 12th annual Bull Riding in the Rockies is set to return on Friday, July 23rd.

“The cowboys all have to be in the top ranks to come here,” said event organizer Al Miller. “It’s all based on points, and for this event only the top 30 are allowed to participate.”

Normally held in the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, the event grounds will move across the street to the large outdoor area beside the curling rink. The open-air atmosphere will only add to the character of the event, Mr. Miller said.

“It’s ideal. We have lots of land there, so it works out really well. It will mean a larger area for people to sit, and I think it’s really going to take on a whole new flavour and be a bigger show than ever.”

Bull Riding in the Rockies will kick off at 5 p.m. with the popular beef, biscuits, and beans dinner, where $8 will get you a beverage and a meal fit for a

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“The entire day is really a fundraiser to make sure we keep the Columbia Valley Rockies on the ice for the winter,” Mr. Miller added.

Also set to return this year is the crowd favourite, Mexican poker. The daring game of nerves showcases 4 cowboys seated at a poker table. Bulls are released one by one into the arena until only one cowboy re-mains sitting.

“It’s a real treat. The cowboy with the greatest nerves wins,” Mr. Miller said.

A family dance at the curling rink will follow the festivities, with the Calgary-based band Mardis Gras on stage to entertain the crowd.

“The whole family is welcome. You don’t have to be over 19 to attend,” Mr. Miller clarified. “This is a family event from start to finish.”

For ticket information and a complete schedule of events, visit the event website at www.columbiaval-leysummerlude.com.

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Music will fill the air at Pynelogs Cul-tural Centre next week as the Pynestock con-certs make a return to the stage.

The two-hour concerts, on July 22nd and 23rd, have a wide range of musical tal-ent, with a sprinkling of poetry and film in the mix as well.

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“We have acoustic guitar, a little bit of rock, a little folk, some indie music, poetry, film — basically something for everyone,” said Jami Scheffer, Pynelogs’ manager of ad-ministrations and gallery.

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Bowen, who sang in the Windermere Olym-pic parade in January.

The two-hour concerts will feature 10-15 minute performances from each group or soloist, followed by an improvised jam ses-sion. This allows any musicians and singers from throughout the night to join together on stage and create original music in front of the audience.

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“It’s a rare opportunity to jam and sing with peo-ple who are usually more talented than me,” said Un-plugged singer and Columbia Valley Arts board mem-ber Silena Ewen. “Last year a couple of people asked us to go up on stage with them during their set or sing backing vocals. It was really exciting to be involved.”

Last year’s Pynestock was Unplugged’s first live show and one they are really looking forward to re-turning to, Ms. Ewen added.

As well as the musical entertainment, this year’s PyneStock is branching out to include poetry readings and film. It will be the local premiere for filmmaker Gabriel Jablanczy’s 11-minute short, Buckshot, made earlier this year while he was studying at Nova Sco-tia College of Art and Design. The film was a finalist at the Toronto International Film Festival’s Student Showcase in May.

“It’s good to be involved with Pynestock,” Gabriel said. “It is going to be interesting to see how locals react to my film. I’m looking foward to it.”

Due to popular demand Pynestock was increased to two shows in 2009, after the single night repeatedly sold out in previous years.

Tickets for each concert are limited to 100 and are already on sale at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Es-sentials Department Store and Invermere One Hour Photo for $12.

“We have our regulars and the event is affordable so tickets do sell out,” Ms. Scheffer said.

To buy tickets by phone or for more information about Pynestock call Pynelogs at 250-342-4423.


HERE TO SERVE YOU

Phone: 250-342-9207

Fine HomeservicesVACUUM CENTRE

Sales • Repairs • Warranty

Cranbrook Pest ControlWe use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.Ask about our maintenance programs

PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website:www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com

[email protected] 250-426-9586

ALL WORK

GUARANTEED

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTCERTIFIED & LICENSED

P R O F E S S I O N A L T R E E S E RV I C E S

Fully Licensed & Insured, Certified Arborists, WCB FallersResidential • Commercial • Municipal • Golf Course

250 341 7029Local Professionals

You Can Trust.

• Dangerous Tree Removal• Expert Tree Pruning• Stump Grinding• Tree Planting• WCB Certified Tree Fallers• Certified Tree Risk Assessments•• Emergency Service• Fire’Smart’ Assessments & Treatments

FreeEstimate:

Kyle Moll250-341-5603

HTH Contracting Ltd.Building FramingFinishingRenovating

LAMBERT-KIPPPHARMACY LTD.

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)Laura Kipp, Pharm D.

Your Compounding PharmacyCome in and browse our giftware

Open Monday - Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

INVERMERE GLASS LTD.• Shower Doors • Mirrors

• Auto • Home • Commercial Telephone:

[email protected]

Serving the Valley since 1995 • #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, InvermereJeff Watson

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!• Brown Rice Sushi • Wild Caught Salmon

• Naturally Pickled Sushi Ginger

Open Monday - Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Our freshly made Sushi also available at

AG Valley Foods 7 am - 10 pm

Delicious SushiDelicious SushiFREEESTIMATES

INFRARED INSPECTIONSDETECT: HEAT/ENERGY LOSS, MOISTURE INTRUSION,

FAULTY WIRING, ACTIVE MOLD, VERMIN & PESTS,NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

KARLFAST • 250-688-1200 • [email protected]

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists

Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction GuaranteedDean HubmanCerti� ed Technician250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

[email protected]

Jordan Gertner4839 Burns Ave, Box 390Canal Flats, BC, V0B 1B0

Phone: (250) 341-1458 · [email protected]

• Rock/Wood retaining walls• Lot clearing• Foundations• Backfi ll

Dusty BucketsE X C A V A T I N G

CustomHome Design

Specializing in Single Family Homes, Additions and

Renovations, Drafting Services.Contact: Paul AubrechtInvermere (250) 342-0482Calgary (403) 874-0483

READY MIX CONCRETEConcrete Pump • Sand & Gravel

Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane ServiceProudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service, call:250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (o� ce)

INTERIOR FINISHING - REPAIRS - PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

- KITCHENS, BATHS & BASEMENTS- FURNITURE REPAIRS

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere [email protected] 250-341-5096

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

LICENSED

RENOVATIONS

NATHIAN WEBER 250-341-5172• CONVENTIONAL• ACRYLIC FINISH

• PARGINGS• STUCCO REPAIR


HERE TO SERVE YOU

www.valleysolutions.ca • [email protected]

HOUSE CHECKING• Beverage Re-Stocking • Kitchen Re-Stocking

• Clean-up • Handyman Chores • Complications • Details

www.valleysolutions.ca • [email protected]

Call Judy: (250) 341-1903Call Judy: (250) 341-1903

SCRUBSExecutive Housekeeping Service

Commercial & Residence Experience • Environmentally Friendly Products UsedFREE Cleaning Consultation • Property Management

Phone: (250) 409-9046 • E-mail: [email protected]

Professional Service Now Taking New ClientsKeeping Our

Valley Super -

Natural

“Your home is an investment. Working with you to maintain its beauty and value is our business”

■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Warbrick Towing & [email protected] • Cell: 250-342-5851

Warbrick Towing & Salvage

Also o� ering FREE year-round pickup of

unwanted vehicles

• Plumbing, Repair and Installation

• Drain Lines• Hot Water Tanks

24 hour emergency service

250-341-8501Senior Discount

DCS Plumbing & Heating

ASPHALT MAINTENANCE• REPAIRS• CRACK SEALING• SEALCOATING

DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS • ROADS

250-341-8510

Residential Jesse Vader250.341.5426

CommercialKen Johnson

250.341.5427

250.349.5564

Allan Gauthier

Tel: (250) 349-7586Cell: (250) 489-8685 • Fax: (250) 349-7586

Quality Roofi ng and RepairsCOLUMBIA ROOFING

FAIRMONT RIDGERENOVATION

• Doors • Windows • Flooring• Painting/

Interior/Exterior• Kitchen

Renovations

• Bathroom Renovations

• Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry• Basement

Renovations

250-342-5682 5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BCEMAIL: [email protected]

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

250-342-1355After Hours Call: 250-342-3830


Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential• Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Sun Rooms

• Patio Covers • Vinyl Decking • Aluminum Railings • Gutters • Siding • Soffi t • Facia • Window Capping • Renovations

250-342-6700 • [email protected]

• Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats• Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment

• Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck• Mobile Pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning

• Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition• Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning

• Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

CONTRACT OR HOURLYMACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

VJ (Butch) BishopOwner/Operator

4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd.Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Dangerous Tree RemovalServing the valley for over 30 years.

Topping and DisposalLet the professional do it!

Call Rolf The Radium Woodcarver

FREE ESTIMATES

250-347-9208


HERE TO SERVE YOU

Located in Invermere’s Industrial ParkPeter Pankovitch • 1321 Industrial Road #3 Phone: 250-342-0665 • Cell: 250-342-1073

Fax: 250-342-0666 • Email: [email protected]

LANDSCAPING • MARINAS • CARPENTRY • LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Scott PostlethwaiteResidential, Commercial

Electric Furnace and Hot Water TankRepair and Service

For All Your Electrical Needs

[email protected]

CVCC Contractor/Trade Builder of the Year

2008

Saunders IrrigationInstallation and maintenance

Owner/OperatorsTanner Saunders • Brodie Smith

1-250-270-2703 - Tanner1-250-342-5673 - [email protected] Dell Rd, Windermere, V0B 2L2

Free Estimates

Complete Automotive Repairs

Phone: 250-342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

The Deck Guy• Decks • Fences

Invermere (250) 342-4498Calgary (403) [email protected]

Kari & John Mason 250.270.0821Invermere • Panorama

• SANDING/SWEEPING

• Landscaping

• SNOW REMOVAL• Property

Maintenance

• Trucking• All Grading• Mini Track Hoe

• RE-ROOFING, REPAIRS, NEW CONSTRUCTION• ALL TYPES OF ROOFING• LICENSED, INSURED AND FULL WCB• 5” SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGHING

FREE ESTIMATES • 250-688-0959 • [email protected]

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.BOX 2228742 - 13th STREETINVERMERE, BC.V0A 1K0PHONE: 342-3031FAX: 342-6945

BOX 4597553 MAIN STREET

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BCV0A 1M0

PHONE: 250-347-9350FAX: 250-347-6350

Email: [email protected] • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

Lambert

Excavator • Mini-Excavator •Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction

Equipment • Snow Removal & Sanding • Street Sweeping •

Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing •

Landscaping • Basements

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator) 250-342-5800 Hourly or Contract

Rates Available

[email protected] Box 22, Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0

Quality Stonework in the East Kootenays

LORIS COLANGELO 250-341-1076

HEARTH & HOME

Competitive Rates Workmanship Guaranteed


HERE TO SERVE YOU

DUST CONTROL • DE-ICING • ROADS DRIVEWAYS • SIDEWALKS

PATHWAYS • JOBSITES • PARKING LOTS250-342-1186 • MARK SHMIGELSKY

[email protected] Toby Ridge Rd. Invermere BC V0A 1K5

Mike Cope Journeyman Carpenters 250.342.1024

• Millwork• Cabinets• Stairs• Custom

Framing• Renovations

Automotive Repairs7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs(250) 347-9726

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

Freight & Passenger Depot

• Drinking Water Systems • Duct Cleaning Service • Water Softeners • Whole House or Specialised Filtration

including iron fi lters that really work!Call (250) 342-5089

385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Serving The Valley for over

15 Years

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

SHOLINDER & MACKAYEXCAVATING Inc.

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ RepairedPrefab Cement Tanks Installed

Water Lines Dug InstalledBasements Dug

DeckSiDing

FramingrenovationS

Scott cell 250 270 0745 • fax 250 342 5591

invermere and area

RR#41700 Canyonview Rd.Invermere, BC V0A 1K4

(250) 342-5654(250) 341-3636

Shawn & Mel Hollowink

Hauling Rock, Gravel, Sand & Fill

T R U C K I N G

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BCPO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0email: [email protected]

• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Phone: (250) 342-7100Fax: (250) 342-7103

Renaissance Wellness Centre

H e l l e r w o r K

Jean-Luc Cortat CHPCertifi ed Hellerwork Practitioner

Box 185 / 505 – 7th. AvenueInvermere BC V0A 1K0

Structural Integration Chronic pain/Fascia work

Holding pattern/Range of motion Sport performance réhabilitation

250-342-2535

w i n d o w f a s h i o n s

Interior WorldRenovating?

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406


Interior WorldWood Blinds



Interior WorldTop Quality



Interior WorldNeed Blinds?


Please call Steve for a free estimate • 250-342-1791

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning Specialists

Time to Clean the Winter Sludge Out of Your Eavestroughs!

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

• Pruning and Removal of All Trees and Shrubs

• Stump Grinding• Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Time for Spring Pruning!

OVER

30YEARS

EXPERIENCE

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall PanelsTel: 250.341.6075Fax: 250.341.3427Email: [email protected]

1320 Industrial Road #3Box 159, Invermere, B.C.

V0A 1K0

Dunlop ContractingAll Your Excavating, Hauling,

Landscaping Needs

Bruce DunlopCell: (250) 342-1793 Box 75Home: (250) 342-9081 Athalmer, BCE-mail: [email protected] V0A 1A0

Dunlop Contracting


HERE TO SERVE YOUBOOKKEEPING

Phone: (250) 341-1164Phone: (250) 688-0946

Box 2952, InvermereBC V0A 1K0, Canada

REGISTERED QUICKBOOKSPRO ADVISORS

www.leveringtondata.com

REGISTERED QUICKBOOKSPRO ADVISORS

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces• Full Heating and Ventilation Systems

Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

next to Skookum Inn

250.342.4426Cell: 250.341.7227

Toll Free: 1.877.342.4426Fax: 250.342.4427

[email protected] Hwy 93/95Windermere, BC

V0B 2L1

From Framing to Finishing

We Do It All!

Call Al at

Al TallmanSpecializing in Custom Drapery, Blinds, Shutters & Flooring

Residential & Commercial InteriorsBrenda E. Werbisky, C.I.D., Interior Designer

For appointment call (403) 861-8782 [email protected]

Specializing in Custom Drapery, Blinds, Shutters & FlooringResidential & Commercial Interiors

Brenda E. Werbisky, C.I.D., Interior Designer

For appointment call (403) 861-8782 [email protected]

[email protected]

You’re invited to see our

Invermere

www.cordnerarchitect.com

(250) 341-6888

Quality Hand-crafted Steel

#117 Industrial Rd. #2, Invermere, BCPh: 250-342-9926 • Fax 250-341-3956

e-mail: [email protected]

• Structural Steel • Welding

• Fabricating & Machining

• Custom railings and

ornamental iron

Septic TankPumpingPortable

Toilet Rentals• Complete sewer/drain repairs• Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount• Speedy service – 7 days a week

• A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years

• Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

NEWSEWER CAMERA

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPASROSS‛S POOLS & SPASCommercial – Residential

Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Darren Ross4890 Stoddart Creek

RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • [email protected]

GRESIUKTRUCKINGTim Gresiuk

for hire – you call, we haulph 250•349•5659 cell 250•919•2957 Box 245 Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0

East Kootenay Electrical ServicesLicensed Contractor

Cell: 250.341.1342Fax: 250.342.8733

E-mail: ekelectric @telus.net

Box 2206Invermere, BC

V0A 1K0ELECTRICAL CONTRACTINGRESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIALELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

Dave SutherlandSales Associate

N EW S PA P E R

#8, 1008 - 8th AvenueInvermere, BC

250-341-6299 • [email protected] www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Our new deadline to book advertising is Monday at noon.

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To place an ad please call:250-341-6299 or

e-mail: [email protected]


GARAGE SALE

Moving sale, Saturday, July 17, 125 7th Ave., starts at 9am, no early birds.

Benefit Garage Sale for Janine and family who lost their home to a fire, July 17, 8am-12pm, no early birds. Any items you wish to donate and would be appreciated can be dropped off at Sobeys.

ANNOUCEMENT

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

Landscape Oil Painting class, Wednesdays, 9am-1pm, cost $65 includes all supplies, 250-345-6390 for more info or to reserve a place.

Grant Lambert of Golden, BC, the youngest brother of Elna Mantyka, was biking on June 18 and a mishap ended with his being flown to Calgary hospital where he is recovering from a broken back and a severed spinal cord. Grant has a long road ahead of him and his family and friends encourage everyone who knows Grant to drop in to the Foothills Hospital in Calgary and visit him during his lengthy recovery. Rosa Hefti’s 90th celebration, August 1, starts at 4pm, Edgewater Hall, Pot Luck.

THANK YOU

The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley would like to thank all the supporters of our annual Canada Day Fireworks, which took place at midnight of June 30 as we moved into Canada Day. It was a truly spectacular blast off once again and could not have been achieved without the tremendous corporate and private donations that help fund the project. We hope everyone enjoyed the show and thank you for donating to help celebrate Canada Day. Congratulations to the organizers of all the events that took place throughout our valley during July 1. Being Canadian is certainly worth celebrating.

Sincerely, Steve MantykaProject Chairman

Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley

CHEERS & JEERS

Jeers to the two “body parts” that stole money from my wallet that was in my truck when I was at the bottle depot. You are known!!

Sending out a huge cheers to the sponsors of the Fairmont Canada Day Event & Triathlon; I❤FairmontHotSprings.com, Hoodoo Grill, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, The Residences At Fairmont Ridge, Fairmont Villa Management Mountainside & Fairmont Vacation Villas, and Fairmont & District Lions Club. Thanks to them, this year’s event was a great success. Other sponsors also include Fairmont Village Gift Shop, Fairmont Mountainside Market, and Royal LePage Rockies West Realty. Thank you from the community!

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers go out to the First Response Unit of the Fairmont Hot Springs Fire Department. Your fast appearance to our 911 call was a huge relief to both my husband and myself. We knew then we are not alone and were certainly in good and competent hands. Cheers to Mark for moving all of that gravel and picking all of those weeds. Cheers to all the guys at Rocky Mountain Cranes for once again showing off our Canadian Flag, also, thanks for helping me move into my new home.

Jeers to the hauling trucks who speed on Capilo Way, also known as the old Gipson Road.

Jeers to the parents and grandparents who have not taught their children about sharing. DOUBLE Jeers to the parents and grandparents themselves who were grabbing candy for their kids with pockets full already while the preschooler nearby asked, “When do I get a candy?” And you turned away when you heard that! SHAME ON YOU!

STORAGE

NEWHOUSEMULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.Now with climatecontrolled 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

You own it, we can store it! Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long term tenant. Zoned Heavy Industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-342-5297, 250-346-3011 or 250-342-2100.

LOST & FOUND

Found, Ocean Kayak on Mud Lake near Fairmont Hot Springs on July 10, 2010, Gordon, 403-922-2236.

Found, canoe on the lake, 250-342-1698.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

864 sq.ft. warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/month includes GST, available immediately. Call 250-342-3637.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Private room w/ cable, phone, laundry access, internet and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/S, N/P, 250-341-2068.

SUITE FOR RENT

Hillcrest furnished apartments, utilities included. 1 bdrm units, $600/month, 2 bdrm units, $800/month. 250-341-1182.

Radium, 1 bdrm furnished apartment, $650 including cable & utilities. Bachelor efficiency, $550, available immediately. DD, N/S, N/P, references required. Call Don or Susan, 250-342-6908 or 250-347-7775.

SUITE FOR RENT

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS. Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2 bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard. Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, N/P, $750 - $850/month + DD. Utilities not included. Available immediately, 250-342-8781.

Modern 1 bdrm suite, walk-in closet, W/D, D/W, $700/month, includes utilities, N/P, N/S, extra storage space available, 250-342-6607.

Radium, bright, 2 bdrm, walkout, with in-floor heating, covered patio, and private parking, available immediately, $900/month including utilities, 250-342-5159.

Radium, bright 2 bdrm, 1 ½ baths, private entrance, shared laundry, $700/month + DD + Hydro, references required, N/S, 250-347-9970. Bright 2 bdrm, walkout legal suite in newer home, long term, $850/month, Invermere, behind hospital, available July 15, 250-341-7472.

Black Forest Heights, 2 bdrm, lower suite, $825/month, all inclusive, available immediately, 250-270-0745.

Invermere, newly renovated, spacious, 2 bdrm, walk-out suite, with laundry, utilities, and internet included, $1200/month, references required, 250-342-4436 or 250-342-1427.

SUITE FOR RENT

1 bdrm suite plus den/office, ground level, bright and airy, quiet neighbourhood, adults only, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P, $850/month + utilities, 250-342-7096.

Large 2 bdrm furnished suite on Greywolf Drive, Panorama, close to work, stove, fridge, D/W, W/D included, ideal for couple, utilities included, rent $1050/month, 403-502-0752 or [email protected].

2 bdrm, N/S, N/P, walking distance to D/T Invermere, available August 1, $985/month + DD, F/S, W/D, and utilities included, Call evenings, 250-342-8679.

Furnished studio suite in newer home, utilities, cable, internet, and laundry included. Available immediately, $600/month, 250-688-0965. 2 bdrm, spacious suite, fenced yard, W/D, D/W, private entrance, $800/month + ½ utilities, 250-270-0906.

HOUSE FOR RENT

Invermere, executive rental, 3200 sq.ft., 4 bdrm, 3 baths, in Wilder Subdivision, acreage overlooking Kinsmen Beach. View to die for! $2500/month; Athalmer, unique log and pond home, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2000 sq.ft., $1600/month; 3 bdrm, 1 bath home, $1200/month; 1 bdrm, 1 bath, upper suite, $700/month; Shop/Yard/Office, for woodworking/storage business, etc. Approx 3000 sq.ft., $800/month. All properties available immediately, utilities not included, DD required. Please call 403-390-4513.

Pioneer Classifieds• Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 250-341-6229• Email: [email protected] • www.columbiavalleypioneer.com


house FoR ReNT

Contact 250-342-4040 for seasonal or long term

rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

FOR RENT

Family home in Wilder subdivision, Invermere. Excellent condition, unfurnished, 2 bdrm’s up, 2 down, 2.5 baths, 6 appliances, double attached garage. 1 year minimum, N/P, N/S, available immediately, $1425/month + utilities + DD. 250-342-5914, First Choice Realty.

Invermere, 3 bdrm, semi detached, close to all schools and D/T, $850/month + utilities, DD and references required. Call Don or Susan, 250-342-6908 or 250-347-7775.

Radium, 3 bdrm house, N/S, N/P, $900/month + utilities + DD + references, 250-342-3841.

Invermere, 2 bdrm house, furnished, N/S, DD & references, rent includes utilities, $1250/month, 250-342-3841.

Available immediately in Invermere, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appliances, large yard, N/S, $960/month + utilities + DD, 250-347-9086.

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Edgewater, 3 acres, 6 bdrm, 4 full baths, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 10 appliances, $1550/month, 403-650-8654.

Wonderful 3 bdrm, 3 bath, Fort Point home, available immediately, mature responsible only, $1350/month + utilities, 250-342-6577 or 250-341-7092.

A+ Windermere modular, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, + storage, recent renovation to the entire home, fully furnished, and super clean, large lot, excellent location, available end of August, $800/month + utilities. Call Kelly 403-990-1224 or [email protected].

Windermere, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, $890/month + utilities, for 1 or 2 tenants, September to June, 250-342-2135.

Rent by the week, 2 bdrm house, 2 blocks from Athalmer Beach, 250-342-3841.

coNdo FoR ReNT

D/T Invermere condo for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, $1350/month + utilities, N/P, N/S, 250-341-1182.

Radium, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1050 sq.ft., $950/month, water and heat included, available immediately, 403-690-3166 or 403-815-7980.

coNdo FoR ReNT

Radium, Stanley Street, 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, in suite laundry, laminate flooring, fireplace, A/C, 2 underground parking stalls, N/P, N/S, available immediately, $1100/month + DD, utilities included, 403-472-8992.

Invermere townhouse, furnished, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 5 appliances, 2 F/P, garage, $1200/month + utilities, 403-703-0930.

2 bdrm condo, 1 ½ baths, extra storage room, D/W, W/D, microwave, fully equipped kitchen, some furnishings available, garage, patio, beautiful mountain views, $1000/month + utilities, 250-342-1475.

2 bdrm, 2 bath, condo in Pinewood, Radium, F/P, $950/month, includes utilities, N/P, N/S, 403-615-9989.

D/T Invermere Townhouse for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, garage, very private, perfect location, gorgeous views, N/P, N/S, $1200/month + utilities, available August 15, 250-342-0020.

Black Forest Village unit available for rent immediately, 2 bdrm with garage, N/S, $1100/month, call Keith for more info, 250-341-1400.

coNdo FoR ReNT

New 3 bdrm, Invermere townhouse for rent, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, 3.5 bathrooms, fully developed basement, single car garage, ideal quiet location close to D/T and the beach, $1450/month including utilities, references appreciated, 403-288-7299.

New condo available for rent at Parkside Place, downtown Invermere, bright, clean, private entrance, large private deck, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1,300/month, includes strata fees, water/sewer, excludes Hydro, TV & Internet, N/S, pets allowed. Available August 10th for a 6 or 12 month term, 250-342-4856.

VAcATIoN ReNTALs

Invermere, 4 bdrm, luxury lake view cottage; Radium, 3 bdrm home; Akiskinook, water front resort, 1 to 4 bdrm condos, indoor pool, hot tub, beach, tennis court, squash court, 403-293-5659.

RV LoT ReNTALs

3 only, unique RV lots for lease in Spillimacheen, BC, 3 hours from Calgary, AB, 30 amp electrical, water, & sewer, year round access. Call Doug at 250-688-0789.

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Bargain Hunters2700 sq.ft. walkout bungalow villa in Fairmont, $378,900, 2 F/P, 4 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 6 appliances, A/C, VacuFlo, dbl garage, pictures at www.welist.com, AD # 42866 or call 403-968-8747.

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MountAIn HoMe In tHe CAnAdIAn

RoCkIesLocated 40 minutes north of Radium in the Columbia Valley, this home offers privacy, easy access, and excellent water. Accented Timber and Tudor make this 3434 sq.ft. (321 sq.m.) of living space, on three levels, a one of a kind executive home or cottage. Full 360 degree panoramic views, completely finished and fully landscaped. For more information, visit: www.newbuildinglinks.com or email: [email protected]. (Agents protected, call first.)

Incredible value, modern home for sale in Canal Flats, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 car garage, 2 sheds, over 2900 sq.ft., fully landscaped yard, jetted tub, irrigation system, all appliances included, paved driveway, 2010 brand new wood stove with stone work, $240,000, 250-341-1076.

Home on 5 acre parcel at the base of the Hoodoos in Fairmont Hot Springs, $679,000, 250-342-5290.

Invermere, 3 bdrm, 3 bath home, fenced yard, shop/shed, new deck, $320,000, 250-342-1698.

Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, single car garage, hardwood floors, fenced yard, totally renovated, 1125 5th St., quiet street, 2 blocks from hospital, Sobeys, and pharmacy, $410,000. Must see!! 250-342-1108.

house FoR sALe

137, 10th Ave., Invermere, BC, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, office, finished walkout basement, underground sprinklers, air conditioning, laminate floors, large fenced back yard, fruit trees, paved driveway, walking distance to all amenities, asking $439,900, 250-342-3100 or 250-342-1092. www.kboss.ca.

coNdo FoR sALe

Bargain Hunters2700 sq.ft. walkout bungalow villa in Fairmont, $378,900, 2 F/P, 4 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 6 appliances, A/C, VacuFlo, dbl garage, pictures at www.welist.com, AD # 42866 or call 403-968-8747.

Affordable condo, downtown Invermere, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $139,900, 250-341-1182.

Brand new 1600 sq.ft. D/T Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, $299,900 + GST, reduced to $279,900, no GST until July 1st, www.cedarwoodglen.com, 250-341-1182.

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo at the Peaks in Radium. Swimming pool, hot tubs, underground heated parking, a/c, fireplace, appliances and window coverings. Great view! Like new! $229,900, No agents please. 250-341-5170.

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condo for sale

2 bdrm townhouse for sale, across from Tim Horton’s, 3 levels, possibility for a 3rd bedroom in basement, single-car garage, built in 2006, PRICED TO SELL AT $169,900. Serious inquiries only please, 250-270-0254.

VacaTIon ProP. for sale

Radium, #91 Canyon Resort,2007 park model on best

site with mature trees and large deck, furnished, winterized, A/C, sleeps 6,

full kitchen and bath, deluxe entertainment, F/P, joint

ownership includes heated pool, $219,000, 778-430-

4221 or [email protected].

MoBIle HoMe for sale

Older 3 bdrm mobile home, new roof, electrical, plumbing, W/D, F/S, and huge deck with a great view, on long term rental pad, optional furnishings purchase, 250-342-5117.

Newer 2 bdrm mobile home with addition in Radium, great location, beautiful corner lot, 2 outbuildings, $250,000, 250-342-3841.

12’ x 68’, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, Green Acres Mobile Home Park, No dogs, $38,000 OBO, must sell! 250-306-0918.

MoBIle HoMe for sale

Must sell, 3 bdrm mobile on pad in Juniper Heights. Only $30,000 OBO, 250-342-6813.

loT/acreaGe for sale

7 acres of hayfield/wild land, beautiful mountain views with great building opportunity, near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, close to Panorama and lake, $410,000 + GST/HST, 250-342-2802.

4967 Spruce Ave. Canal Flats, $70,000, mobile home zoned lot, quiet location close to school, golf course, convenience store, and beach. 250-342-7179.

1.6 acre lake view lot for sale in quiet Rushmere community, 14 kms south of Invermere, 4584 Rushmere Rd., 403-831-7658.

2 lots, 82’ x 100’ each, north end of 12 Ave. in Invermere, 250-342-6157.

wanTed

Good used bike and sport gear, consign at Sportuccinos, 250-342-3669.

MIsc. for sale

Quality Top Soil & Manure. Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load, delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

Wall rack storage system for architectural drawings, blueprints, artist’s sketches, newspapers, or any documents that should be hung to save space and avoid creasing. New $700, sale price $200. 250-341-6299.

MIsc. for sale

Clay chimney flue blocks, used for landscaping, assorted sizes and colours, $50. Call 250-342-0358, leave message.

Attention Musicians, Ensoniq SQ1 synthesizer with soft-shell case, stand, and manual, $300. Art and Lutherie Folk guitar with hard-shell case, $200. Call 250-342-9438, please leave a message.

6 ft. cedar posts, all natural, no chemicals, will not rot, $7.50 each, 250-688-0143.

Brand new Toyo winter tires, set of 4, 16”, used only 1 winter, paid $995, asking $600 OBO, 403-861-8782 or 250-688-2897.

Clearance Sale: Antique furniture, armoires, dressers, tables & chairs, antique stoves, wagons, sleds, pots, etc. Please call for appointment, 250-421-3202.

MIsc. for sale

General commercial, 5 ft., 2 door, glass cooler, excellent condition, $1000, 250-347-9345.

Pine loft bed with desk underneath, great for student/small room, $400 OBO, 250-342-9813.

Engagement Ring, 14K White Gold with 17 diamonds around a large cushion cut diamond centre, elegant, custom made, classic design. NEVER WORN! Paid $2500, asking $1900 OBO, 250-688-0338. White painted wooden drop-leaf kitchen table, $30; melamine wood-grain kitchen table with chrome legs, $25; 2 new unfinished wooden swivel bar stools, sturdy construction, $30 each; 26-inch Sanyo TV, good condition, $30; 19-inch RCA TV with built-in VHS player, good condition, $20. To view these items and more, call 250-342-0444.

Antique oak china cabinet and buffet, $500; large sturdy white desk with attached hutch, $30 OBO, 250-342-0020.

MIsc. for sale

Need rocks? Call Coys Dutch Creek Ranch, 250-345-6559.

White natural finish, oval table + 4 chairs and buffet, $200 OBO, 250-345-4088.

recreaTIonal VeHIcles

2004 Honda CRS 450R, excellent shape, $4200 OBO, 250-341-1182.

1996 Jayco tent trailer sleeps 6, King in the front, Queen in the back, table folds into bed, stove, 3 way fridge, water tank, battery, propane, awning, $4500, 250-342-3205.

1971 Travelaire Trailer, 17 ½ ft., tandem axles, $2250, 250-342-6534.

2003 Coachmen Catalina Lite Trailer, 25 ft., sleeps 6, 2 bunk beds in back, double bed in front, awning, dinner table which folds into bed, shower and bathtub in rear, sink outside bathroom, propane/electric fridge, stove, microwave, AC, furnace, Torsion bar, sway bar, and hitch included, $12,000 OBO, 250-341-3545.

recreaTIonal VeHIcles

18 ft., 2007 Ultra Light Eco Trailer, sleeps 4, queen bed, microwave, fridge, stove, A/C, electric hitch, $14,900, 250-342-6857.

1978 Triple E travel trailer, 23.5 ft., bunk model, $3000 OBO, 250-342-0428.

2005 650cc Kawasaki, dual purpose, 5000 km, too many extras to list, $4000, 250-342-2909.

1990 Trav-L-Lite 5th Wheel, 22 ft, sleeps 6, queen bed, 3 piece bath, 3 way fridge, stove, furnace, excellent condition, includes hitch, can be towed behind half ton, $5900, 250-342-9079.

2008 500 ATV, 2 up, Arctic Cat, $5000, 250-342-6157.

VeHIcles for sale

1991 VW Jetta, black, 4 door, standard transmission and sunroof, new tires, good brakes, mechanically sound, asking $1500, call 250-342-9438, leave message.

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BusIness for sale recreaTIonal VeHIcles

SUCCESSFUL BULK AND NATURAL FOOD STORE IN THE EAST KOOTENAY

(OWNER RETIRING)If you are passionate about the natural health industry and always wanted to be your own boss, then utilize your talent, skills and ambition with an investment in your own company. This well maintained business has high levels of performance and is considered to be the leader in the East Kootenay health food industry. This business is in a very sound fi nancial position with steady growth over the past 15 years and has an excellent reputation. We have very loyal customers and long term, well trained, staff in a great downtown location.

Asking Price $589,000 – Please call (250) 581-1128

FOR SALEWe supply parts

and serviceFOR ALL MAKES of:

• snowmobiles• motorcycles

• quads


VEHICLES for SaLE

2003 F150 Supercrew Lariot, power everything, sun roof, heated leather seats, CD player, towing package, $15,000 OBO, 250-341-3545. 1995 Pontiac Grand Am, excellent condition, $2100 OBO, 250-347-2406.

2000 Chev S10 4x4, V6, automatic, loaded with canopy, excellent condition, $7500, 250-347-6376.

boat for SaLE

1996 Bayliner Capri 1850, 180 HP, I/O motor, wakeboard tower, stereo, $12,000, 403-860-2926.

1993 Malibu Boat with 1998 Evinrude 130 HP engine, white leather seats with red stripes, rear entrance ladder, 1993 Roller Trailer, fog lamp, includes 3 water skis, tube, towing rope, $9,000 OBO, 250-341-3545. Vroom!! 18 ft., open bow, Doral boat for sale, 325 HP, 5.7L V8, powerful and reliable with dual exhaust and trim tabs. Also, Fish and Depth finder, only 330 hours on boat, comes with life jackets. Great boat but time to sell. Call for more details, 250-345-9521, Fairmont.

bUSINESS for SaLE

Busy seasonal café for sale in Invermere, B.C. Serious inquiries only, 250-341-5370.

Waste service business located in the Columbia Valley, complete with truck, containers, contract, and customer list. For further inquires, please email [email protected] or fax 250-342-2675.

bUSINESS for SaLE

Mei Mei’s AsiAn MArket

FOr sALe Excellent business for a couple or family to run together and share responsibilities, great location, in the new Parkside Place development on 7th Ave., downtown Invermere, with our unique and health friendly sushi we have a consistent well established clientele at the store and a great contract with AG Valley Foods keeping us busy in the on and off season. Mei Mei’s also has two rooms which have been used as treatment rooms, and are great for someone to start a new practice, or to contract practitioners to work for the store (ie. Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Reiki etc.) or rooms can be used for different purpose (ie. expansion, additional storage, office) Mei Mei’s is currently licensed with BC Interior Health and the District of Invermere as: grocery store, food service and alternative medicine facility, current owner will provide training for all aspects of the business; ordering and receiving supplies, how to operate all equipment, will train how to make Mei Mei’s specific kind of sushi, labeling and distributing. Over $120,000 worth of building improvements, equipment, fridges, freezers, sushi equipment, office equipment, current stock and merchandise, cash register and debit machine (Interact, Visa, MasterCard) and contract with AG Valley Foods all included in asking price. 3 yr lease left on space @ $1580/month. Owner Asking $19,900.Summer is just around the corner so act now and get a great start! 250-688-0364.

SErVICES

Phil’s Carpentry, Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

VacuumsParts, repairs & accessories,

All makes & modelsCentral Vacuums – sales and

installationsBonded & licensed

Fine Homeservices250-342-9207, [email protected]

Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in one hour! Call 250-688-0213.

$$ save $100’s $$Customized, high quality

BLINDS w/lifetimewarranty,

Commercial or Residential,Shannon’s Blinds & Designs

Call a professional today;Free In-Home Consultation

250-349-7507 or [email protected]“Covering the Valley – One

Window At A Time”Offer expires July 31, 2010

36” wide Ditch witch, SK500 for hire w/ stump grinder, Auger (6”, 10”, 24”) 6 way blade, 2 buckets, 14’ dump trailer for clean-up or moving needs, call Dean at 250-347-9678.

SErVICES

tile & slate installsJourneyman Tile setter30+ years experienceCustom Steam Rooms, Showers, Floors, and

Cultured StoneAll work Guaranteed

Competitive rates.Call 250-341-5645.

k&C Pick-up will pick-up all your recyclable cans and bottles, free at your location between Radium and Fairmont, including Panorama, call 250-342-9503.

ODD JOBs ent HAULinGGarbage, brush, and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt at 250-342-3569.

reD rOCk COntrACtinGCustom installations of interlocking paving-stones, for your patio, driveway, etc. Retaining wall systems. For estimate call 250-341-6869.

Tandem axle dump truck for hire, will haul most anything, 250-349-5659 or 250-919-2957.

College student with a truck, is ready to do yard work, demolition, deliveries, dump runs, fence & deck painting, or be the extra set of hands needed to complete any chore, 250-342-9446.

shawn’s LBO Autobody,Your independent Fender

Bender Mender &the Valley shine shop

Auto detailing, power polishing, rock chip repair, and more…

Get your boat detailed for summer. Call Jodi

250-342-9696

HELP WaNtED

rAY rAY’s

Kitchen staff required, full and part time, please apply in person with resume and references. Ask for Ben or Billy.

HELP WaNtED

Journeyman Plumber and or apprentices needed for Copper Point Resort job site, Journeyman rate is $30/hour, apprentice rate on a sliding scale for level/time in the trade, can start right away, contact Clint Graf, 250-862-7405.

Pioneer Classifieds• Phone: 250-341-6299 • fax: 250-341-6229• Email: [email protected] • www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

We connect the country to the World.you can too.Right now, we’re looking for Welders to help handle the load.

We’re Canadian Pacific and with the help of adventurous, innovative and dedicated people we’ve been connecting Canada to the rest of the world for over 125 years.

As a Welder for Canadian Pacific, you’ll electric arc weld rail castings, rail ends and other track components and use your knowledge of the application of thermite welding of rails. You’ll work outdoors in all types of weather in a rewarding team environment.

If you’re the hands-on, outdoorsy type with a provincial ticket as a welder and a current Class 5 DL with air brakes licence...we’d be proud to have you aboard.

Competition closes: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Go anywhere. apply at www.cpr.ca

CP is committed to the principle of employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.


HELP WANTED

Experienced housekeepers required at Super 8, apply in person with resume.

Housekeepers/ room AttendAnts

Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking detail oriented, energetic, room attendants personnel. Related experience will be considered an asset. Full or part-time hours are available. Starting wage $12.05-$12.50/hour. Eligible candidates must have the ability to work weekends. Send your confidential resume to: [email protected] or by fax to 250-347-2311, attention Pearl. Local, private, guest ranch/lodge looking to hire a motivated, detail-oriented person. Job includes primarily housekeeping and also lawn & garden, horse care, and assisting with maintenance of building, grounds, and systems. Part-time leading to full-time. Email resume to [email protected].

HELP WANTED

The Radium Liquor Store is now accepting applications for a Part-time Clerk position. Applicants must have Serving It Right certificate, be physically fit, reliable, and must be able to work flexible shifts; including evenings and weekends. Knowledge of wines and spirits a definite asset. Apply with resume in person to the Radium Liquor Store, beside the Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery, by email to [email protected], or fax 250-347-9987.

AppLY noWAre you an enthusiastic people lover? Join our team of Demo Professionals in the INVERMERE SOBEYS!!! Training provided, Most demos run: Fri/Sat 6hrs/day. Contact Debbie @ 1-800-567-5699, Ext. 5-1

Lordco Auto Parts in Invermere is currently seeking a full-time parts person, wage DOE, full benefits package after six months, apply in person with resume to James.

HELP WANTED

Lakeside Pub is looking for experienced servers and kitchen staff, apply in person or send resume, 250-342-6866.

Journeyman Plumber and/or apprentices needed for Copper Point Resort job site, Journeyman rate is $30/hour, apprentice rate on a sliding scale for level/time in the trade, can start right away, contact Clint Graf, 250-862-7405. Kal-West Building Systems, 710 Evans Court, Kelowna, BC Busy local framing company is looking for framers and labourers, please send resume to [email protected] or fax to 250-341-3427.

HELP WANTED

Kootenay Coffee Works: full-time Barista/kitchen help, various daytime shifts, call Chris 250-341-3662 or drop off resume to the Athalmer Hwy location.

Mercer & Company has a full time sales position available. Must be good with the public, outgoing & creative. We need someone as unique as the position itself. Apply in person or email resume to [email protected].

Experienced housekeeper for occasional cleaning of our vacation home, references, $20/hour, call 250-342-2103 or 403-287-6740.

HELP WANTED

Invermere Inn requires a Cook/Meat Cutter, full time, $12/hour. Call Todd at 250-342-9246.

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Invermere, B.C.“In The hearT Of The rOCkIes”

The Columbia Valley Gymnastics Association is currently seeking a Part-time or Full-time recreational, Level 1 or Level 2 coach. Dry land training with hockey and ski teams is also a possibility. Employment will commence in September 2010 or earlier. Flexible days and hours; work as little as 3hrs/week or as much as 30hrs/week. Very competitive salary.

Enjoy a lifestyle in an area best known for world class skiing, hiking, golfing and other recreational activities all at your doorstep.

If interested please contact:Cheryl Maybuck at:

[email protected] Leanne Brooks at:

[email protected]

Columbia Valley GymnastiCs assoCiation

0763792 BC Ltd. O/A Tim Hortons496 Highway 93/95, Invermere BC V0A 1K2

Full-time Food Counter AttendantMust be available for shift work 3 PM – 9 AM 7 days

per week. Wage $11.05 per hour plus benefi ts

Apply in person at the above address.Fax Resumes 250 341 3177,

Phone 250 341 3777 between the hours of 2 PM – 10 PM


Looking for a job and a career?

The Trades Industry Wants You!Check out one of our upcoming sessions

to get information on specifi c trades.

Next information session:Th ursday, July 22nd, 1:30 p.m.

Columbia Valley Employment Centre 1313 – 7th Avenue, Invermere

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Canal Flats debates

fireworks ban


Canal Flats is considering imposing fireworks restrictions in the village simi-lar to those put in place by the Regional District of East Kootenay on June 1st.

The district has prohibited any stores from selling fireworks during an open fire ban, however there is not cur-rently a restriction on firework use.

Councillors and Mayor Woodbury

discussed whether the regulations go far enough for Canal Flats.

“I think it would have more teeth with a bylaw banning the use as well as the sale,” said Councillor Ute Juras.

But new council member Roy Webb brought up the issue of enforc-ing any restrictions that are introduced. Canal Flats is a municipality, meaning the RCMP or an appointed bylaw en-forcement officer can enforce bylaws put in place.

However the village does not cur-rently have a bylaw officer and the near-est RCMP branch is in Invermere.

“You can ask people, but you can’t force them to put it out,” said Fire Chief Stuart Moore. “We’ve had two potential wildfires already this year . . . Currently it’s just a request and respect and honour system.”

A decision on whether to create a new bylaw was deferred to allow the council to gather more information.


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By Harold HazelaarPioneer Columnist

Two weeks ago, the Giving Back Golf Tourney was held at Windermere Valley Golf Course. Despite only 14 teams, the event raised a lot of money for Special Olympics.

“One of our goals is to create awareness,” said Karen Cote, treasurer of the local chap-ter. “We started last November and people don’t know we’re in the Windermere Valley.”

The $10,000 raised will fund multiple programs such as swimming and even golf.

As a participant, I was disappointed in

the turnout, however I also understand there are many golf fund-raisers. With so many worthwhile causes in need of support, it be-comes impossible to support them all.

Rule of thumb: if the cause is local, it moves to the top of the list.

I help as many as I can. The good feeling I get is worth the cost.

Another one I am involved in is the Li-ons Golf Day. I have never participated but have been chairman and organizer since its inception seven years ago. The event has raised $80,000 for Lions Club projects.

I personally thank everyone who has

played a round at Copper Point on Golf Day. This year, we are pleased to purchase as many crash carts as $10,000 will buy. Our hospital emergency room will be equipped to attend all situations as efficiently as possible. This is an extremely good thing!

The next time you see an ad for a char-ity golf event in our area, don’t shrug it off. Instead, give it your most serious consider-ation.

The Green Zone quote of the week is by John Schlee: “Watching Sam Snead practice hitting golf balls is like watching a fish practice swimming.”

Green Zone:

charity tourney a success


Lake Windermere aLLiance church Sunday, July 18th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction. “Heaven is a Real Place! (Part II)” Pastor Trevor ministering.

Pastor Trevor hagan • 326 - 10th avenue, invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

Windermere VaLLey Shared miniSTryanGLican-uniTed

Sunday 8:30 a.m.: Worship at All Saints, Edgewater10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermererev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th avenue, invermere

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VaLLey chriSTian aSSembLySharing Truth, Showing Love

Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and WordKids’ Church provided.

Pastor T. Scott Peterson 4814 highway 93/95, Windermere

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roman caThoLic churchSunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere

11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium11:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats

Father Jim mchugh 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. Fraser coltman • 1-866-426-7564

radium chriSTian FeLLoWShiPSunday 10 a.m. Worship service

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church oF JeSuS chriST oF LaTTer-day SainTSWorship Service, Sunday 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

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FAITH Valley Churches

By Pastor Wayne FraterRadium Christian Fellowship

Do you get frus-trated when your dreams aren’t coming to pass on your timetable?

We all do.The point is: we of-

ten try to operate on our timetable and forget that our future is in God’s hands.

We worry and fret that things aren’t going the way we think they should. All the while, God is trying to tell us that He has the plan and is waiting for us to come to Him for direction.

He is waiting for us to say, as David did in Psalm 31:14,15 (New King James version), “But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies and from those who persecute me.”

The New Living Translation of the Bible says for verse 15: “My future is in your hands.”

We have an enemy. He is prowling around look-ing for opportunities to steal our joy and tell us that God doesn’t care about us.

It might seem, at times, that things are out of con-trol and our life isn’t going anywhere, but that is sim-ply not true.

Our lives and times are in the hands of God and even though you might be going through a rough patch — maybe you have some health problems, or maybe the bills are piling up, or maybe any number of things might be going on in your life — the bottom line is, God is still in control.

Your future is in His hands.Over the last couple of weeks, we have been look-

ing at the first five verses of Psalm 103.David says (New King James), “Bless the Lord,

O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”

Sometimes we need to give ourselves a good talk-ing to.

David is telling himself to bless the Lord. I think we can learn from this.

Get some paper and write on it, “Bless the Lord, forget not all His benefits.” Put it where it will be one of the first things you see in the morning.

Tell yourself: I will not start my day without first spending some time blessing, or praising, the Lord.

The first five verses of Psalm 103 is a good place to start.

No matter what we are going through, God cares. Your future is in His hands and, as Peter tells us in

1 Peter, 5:6,7, “Therefore, humble yourself [demote, lower yourself in your own estimations] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you, casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.”

And verses 10,11 (New Living Translation): “In His kindness, God called you to share in His eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus.

“So, after you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation. All power to Him forever! Amen.”

don’t worry, our future is in God’s hands

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