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The Senior Boys Soccer Team from David Thompson Secondary School will be heading to Burnaby to compete in the High School Soccer Provincial Championship which takes place from the 21st to the 24th of November.

Left: DTSS player, Jordan Downey, out-mus-cles an opposing player from Golden as the two teams battle on Tuesday, November 8th. Inver-mere scored three unanswered goals to clinch first place in the zone. Both Golden and Invermere will be heading to provincials.

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Community garden one step closer to realityBy Joshua EstabrooksPioneer Staff

a local horticultural organization has big plans for the 12,000 square foot plot of land beside David Thompson Secondary School: an innovative community garden that all Invermere residents could be able to enjoy within the next few years.

In just three to five years, Groundswell’s groundbreaking community garden project should be completed and its resources avail-able to everybody, said group member and local visionary, Dale Wilker.

The organization started with an idea, some strategic partnerships, a piece of school district land and some funding, and in less than five years a community greenhouse was built adjacent to the College of the Rockies and David Thompson Secondary School.

Now, plans for the rest of the 12,000 square foot plot are underway after the group received $10,000 from the Columbia Basin Trust to begin fencing it in — which will enable plans for the cutting edge community garden

and green learning centre to move forward.The vision is to have a place where residents of any age

can come and either rent their own garden plot or help out in whatever capacity they can to cultivate and main-tain a variety of organic fruits and vegetables, said ally Candy, Community Greenhouse education Coordinator.

“We’re not really following any preexist-ing model,” she said. “There aren’t a lot of examples of this in other communities.”

The hand-drawn plan will evolve as the work begins, but it will incorporate raised beds, fruit and nut trees, unheated green-houses, sustainably-built sheds and outbuild-ings, a living wetland water filtration system, composting areas and a small amphitheatre and stage. all of these components will com-pliment and further the educational potential of the community space, said Mr. Wilker.

“It’s not just a fenced in area to grow plants. We are trying to create an extension of the teaching facility here. a place where seasonal celebrations or other events can oc-cur. It is a place where the community can gather and talk about growing.”

The first step in the process, however, is fencing, to keep those pesky deer out. The aim is to have the fencing completed before winter sets in, and to begin working on building planters with some of the trades students so they can be installed in the spring.

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GREENER PASTURES — This hand-drawn plan shows the scope of Groundswell’s plans for an expansive community garden for Invermere. Photo submitted

Upgrades underway for Invermere hospital helipadBy Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

A positive step has been taken towards reopen-ing the helipad at Invermere and District Hospital, with improvements now underway by local firm, Max Helmer Construction.

With Interior Health announcing last week that the improvement contract had been awarded, work has already got started at the site including increasing the size of the helipad to accommodate larger heli-

copters, adding lights and installing height restriction gates for a total cost of $300,000.

“I’m really excited that the contract has been award-ed and improvements are now ongoing,” said Gerry Taft, Invermere’s mayor. “All the work has been signed off and approved so there shouldn’t be any more surprises.”

With a projected finish date of spring 2012, atten-tion now turns to a possible reopening date for the he-lipad. How quickly it will become operational again is contingent on discussions between Transport Canada and the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (S.T.A.R.S.)

regarding the use of current helicopters and the intro-duction of new aircraft in the near future.

“It’s really tough to get funded,” Mayor Taft added. “If there wasn’t money left from the Emergency Room upgrades, we would have had to raise the money ... Of all the helipads in the East Kootenay that were closed, at this time ours is the only one getting upgrades.”

The helipad was closed in July of 2010 after failing a safety inspection. Since then, all hospital air traffic has been landing at Invermere Airport except in incidents where a person’s life would be at risk.


RCMP ReportSubmitted by Staff Sgt. Marko ShehovacColumbia Valley RCMP

• On November 4th, the detachment received a report of theft of clothing from the Bargain Shop. The investigation dis-covered that two young women, aged 17 and 16, were responsible for the thefts. The detachment is considering Restor-ative Justice mediation.

• On November 5th, officers attended a disturbance complaint in the early morn-ing hours in front of Bud’s Bar. A verbal confrontation ended up with a 21-year-old man pepper spraying another man. By the time police ar-rived, the offending man had departed, but was later lo-cated. He has been charged with assault with weapon. The victim had his eyes taken care of by ambulance.

• On November 5th at 2:30 a.m., the detachment received a complaint of a man yelling and fighting with himself near Sobeys in Invermere. On attendance the man could not be found, but it was felt that the fight was likely a draw and the man had left to go home. Later, a second call came in of the same man causing a disturbance near the arena. He was discovered to be a 31-year-old from Ra-dium who was highly intoxicated. He was lodged in cells and released later with a ticket for being drunk in public.

Drive-by shootingYou may be surprised to hear it, but Eileen Mad-

sen school is located in one of the rougher areas of In-vermere, hence a great deal of early morning patrols are made to protect citizens. Many think that we are ensur-ing the kids arrive to school safely but truth be told, we are protecting residents. In fact, Corporal Grant Simp-son was even encouraged to purchase a home there to maintain our police presence.

Last week, while conducting morning patrols on 15th Avenue in the unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe during the first snowfall, he fell victim to what we believe to be a young Grade 3 student who picked up some of the fresh snow and worked it into a nice snowball.

Corporal Simpson could see that this young man was with a group of friends when obvious eye contact was made between him and Corporal Simpson and WHAM, the vehicle was under fire. On the plus side, at least the Tahoe is keeping its stealthy characteristics.

On the minus side (for the kid anyway!), when Corporal Simpson fired up the flashing lights he realized he took a shot at a police vehicle.

The first lesson the kid learned be-fore even setting foot in school was that when the crap hits the fan, you can’t rely on your friends. They walked hast-ily away from the crime scene while Corporal Simpson called the kid over. I was watching from a distance wondering why Simpson’s vehicle was all lit up and there was no call for backup.

He went easy on the kid, realizing the trauma he could cause, and simply

lectured him on the consequences had he shot the snow-ball at someone other than a highly trained driver like himself. Simpson drove by me, rolled down his window and commented, “Can you believe that?” I advised him the kid had probably seen him on the ice goaltending lately and it was his way of saying,“You suck!”

MovemberOn the opposite page you can read about the activities

of the detachment members to raise money toward prostate cancer research. I applaud them for taking this on again and further expanding our efforts in an attempt to raise more money. However, it was a surprise that they wanted to do a reverse Movember on me (raising enough to part me with my moustache). Other than my wedding I can’t recall not having a moustache. How can you be a policeman with-out one? Last weekend Bev and I looked at all our pictures around the house and came up with a single photograph of me without mine when I was ordered to take it off for our wedding. The end result of our search is the above photo, taken in 1978. I’ve not changed that much since this photo except for the increase in facial hair. Men seem to age better, I think. Anyway, when enough funds are raised the mus-tache will come off. The sooner I see the cash, the sooner it comes off and will remain off until the end of November.

Summer seasonalThe detachment used up all $8,000 provided to us for

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Cops battle cancer with moustachesBy Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

A beautiful friendship between man and moustache could soon be cut short as Staff Sergeant Marko She-hovac of the Columbia Valley RCMP prepares to shave off his longstanding “mo” as part of the detachment’s Movember fundraising efforts.

As his fellow officers get into the Movember spirit, growing lip fuzz in exchange for donations to prostate cancer research, Marko has agreed to a “reverse Movem-ber” — the shaving of his 30-plus year mo if the de-tachment surpasses (and hopefully doubles or triples) its $1,000 fundraising goal.

“I thought they were joking at first,” he said on the thought of life without his moustache. “It will be trau-matic to lose it — like losing an old friend. In fact, I can’t ever remember not having it. I was married in 1978 and my wife made me shave it off for the wedding, but I’ve had it since then.”

What’s separating Marko from his mo is a cause the entire detachment can get behind — raising awareness of men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, and funding research towards effective treatments.

This is the third Movember the detachment mem-bers will be supporting, but this year they have decided

to go bigger than ever before, with Marko volunteering to shed his moustache while nine members grow theirs, and a challenge put out to other community members to beat their growing efforts.

“We were thinking ‘let’s have a big impact, this is our third year’ and were looking around the office for inspi-

ration when we saw Marko,” said Constable Tim Harper, who is leading the detachment’s Movember fundraising efforts. “We actually didn’t have too much trouble per-suading him to take part.”

The Columbia Valley officers join a growing num-ber of RCMP detachments across the country who relax the rules on facial hair to take part in Movember — a worldwide moustache growing event with ever increas-ing popularity designed to get men discussing health.

Normally, RCMP guidelines limit the scope of beards or moustaches allowed, but until the end of the month the Columbia Valley members have free rein on facial hair, from handlebar moustaches to Fu Manchus.

“It’s a very easily recognizable way to support the cause and get people talking about prostate cancer and men’s health,” said Constable Harper, who completed a cross-Canada Cycle for Life to raise funds for cancer charities.

“We’ve all got friends and family members who have had or are going through cancer,” Marko added. “In this community we’ve lost people to cancer. We want to be able to raise any money we can towards research.”

To donate visit http://mobro.co/ColumbiaValleyRC-MP, drop donations off at the detachment or write a cheque to “Movember Canada”, along with “Tim Harper, Registra-tion Number 1273892” and send it to: Movember Canada, 119 Spadina Avenue, PO Box 65, Toronto, ON M5T 2T2.

NO MO — Marko Shehovac’s longstanding moustache could soon be removed as part of the Columbia Valley de-tachment’s fundraising efforts for prostate cancer research. Photo by Kate Irwin


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Mom’s Upholstry holding coat drive

The symbol of remembrance

By Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

2011 marks the 80th anniversary of the introduc-tion of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance for the brave men and women who lost their lives in the line of service for canada.

each November, poppies blossom on coats, collars and lapels of more than half the country’s population, but the bloom’s significance can be traced back much further, to the early 19th century.

A writer first made the connection between the pop-py and battlefield deaths during the Napoleonic Wars, noting that once-barren battlefields exploded with the bright red blooms after the fighting ended. This was due to the bombardments during the fighting, which im-pregnated the chalky soil with lime from the rubble, al-lowing the poppies to flourish.

The same connection would be made 100 years later by Lieutenant-colonel John Mccrae, a canadian medi-cal officer who penned the poignant First World War poem, In Flanders Field. His writing became a driving force in the adoption of the poppy as a symbol of re-membrance for canada.

inspired by this poem, Anne Guerin of France be-came a vociferous advocate of the poppy, travelling to Britain and canada on its behalf in 1921. Her efforts helped to convince both the recently-formed British Le-gion and the canadian Great War veterans Association, the precursor to the present-day royal canadian Legion, to adopt the poppy as their symbol of remembrance.

today, donations from the distribution of millions of poppies are an important source of revenue for the Legion, going towards worthy causes across the country, and closer to home.

Join millions across the country today and wear your poppy with pride as a tribute the many thousands of canadians who have died in war, and those still serving overseas. it is our duty to remember them.

Historical LensHistorical Lens

By Pioneer Staff

This winter season, Julie Saunders of Mom’s Upholstry in Invermere is helping families to brace themselves for the cold weather. Ms. Saunders is once again running the Coats for Families program, which she has helped organize for years.

After considering a break from the coat drive, Julie decided to continue her philanthropic efforts when fami-lies started to show up on her doorstep seeking coats.

Starting next week, the annual campaign is col-lecting donations of warm winter jackets, mittens,

scarves, boots and winter apparel for all ages to help families stay warm during the coldest time of the year.

The warm clothing will first be distributed lo-cally, with any valley resident welcome to stop by Mom’s Upholstry to find themselves whatever item they need, free of charge. The leftovers will be sent to shelters in the Calgary area.

Last year’s campaign collected more than 50 chil-dren’s coats, almost 100 adult coats, and a plethora of mittens and scarves. Clean items in good condition can be dropped off at Mom’s Upholstery, located at 455 Borden Street, Athalmer. Phone 250-342-0355.

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LETTERS

Dear Editor:

The term gross national happiness was coined in 1972 by Bhutan’s then King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. I believe we could learn from Bhutan and create our own gross local happiness to try im-prove the economic and social wellness in the Columbia Valley.

With the elections coming and un-fortunately some positions taken unop-posed, there needs to be a change. Those elected need to hear the voice of the people; not just before the election, but after they win their seats. How close are these candidates to the valley population’s wants and needs?

The king of Bhutan recently walked 80 kilometres through his country to meet as many people as he could. How are the current candidates promoting ease of access to exchange ideas and possible solutions to the economic downturn?

A sign posted on the street saying vote for me is not original, nor does it entice me to a call to action. We need leaders who can think outside the box and past a signboard. What happened to knocking on doors and simple conversation?

Well-paying jobs are scarce; houses are for sale and people are leaving. What

are the short-term and long-term plans and goals of the local candidates? How are they planning to best serve the valley and the positions they hold?

Promotion of the valley and leadership has never been needed more. Empty store fronts should be an affront to everyone!

Where are their definitive ideas, or platforms to address some of these is-sues? With all the free social media tools available, I could only find one candidate who is actively promoting and engaging. If you can’t advertise yourself, how is one to believe you can market, promote or improve our future landscape in any way? Promoting yourself is a tool, and when a tool no longer does the job, you change it! What changes are these candidates ready for or are they already planning?

The days of complacency and apathy should be gone. We need to hold our-selves and those we vote for accountable for the next three years.

Your vote is your voice, and I truly believe that if we leave our gross local happiness in the hands of those who are inactive and silent then this valley will be-come a moot point!

T HansenEdgewater

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Nearly $2 million is available for water system up-grades in Dry Gulch, but after property owners turned down the proposed system upgrades this fall, the funds could now be reallocated to two valley communities also looking to give their water systems a boost.

The $1.8 million in funding, which comes from the B.C. Community Water Improvement Program, has an expiry date of March 2012. To prevent the available mon-ey from going to waste, the Regional District of East Koo-tenay is working to try and reallocate the funds to water upgrades in the communities of Wilmer and Spur Valley.

At their November meeting, the Regional District of East Kootenay voted in favour of requesting the Ministry of Sport and Cultural Development to approve the real-location of $1,298,000 of the $1.8 million to the Wilm-er Water System Upgrade Project, and $500,000 to the Spur Valley Water System Upgrade Project.

Area G Director Gerry Wilkie said the decision to ask for a change in scope for the funds was not an easy one.

“This project first went out to the community of Dry Gulch seven years ago and at the time, the com-munity said it was simply not reasonable to proceed,” he said. “We went back to the drawing board, looked for additional sources of funding and brought the current proposal to the community this past June. At that meet-

ing, there was general support for moving the project forward to petition.

“We went to petition this summer, and in the end, the community soundly rejected the proposal. I did meet with the community again in late October, and after weighing the feedback received at the meeting, decided to bring forward a request to change the scope.”

As the regional district awaits word from the ministry regarding the requests, staff have been directed to begin preparations to meet with the communities of Wilmer and Spur Valley. As these are two separate water upgrade proj-ects, community support from each community would be required before their project could proceed.

Time is of the essence as the funding will expire in less than six months if a project does not move forward.

“I realize this decision will be disappointing for those people in Dry Gulch who supported the project; however, the majority of the community did not,” Director Wilkie added. “We have a deadline on the funding and two other Area G communities who have expressed an interest in upgrading their water systems. I felt it was important to see if we could make the funding available for these po-tential projects, rather than losing the money altogether.”

Dry Gulch remains in active discussions regarding their water system with Radium Resort, the Shuswap Band’s Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company, and the federal government’s Public-Private Partnership Canada.

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LETTERSDear Editor:

Quite a few people attended the all candidates fo-rum at the high school on Monday, November 7th, to see for themselves these brave souls vying for a position on council. In attending I was able to justify my picks by watching the candidates in action. Here are my choices:

Mayor: Gerry Taft. His motives are not selfish, he is honest, a good listener, not afraid to make hard deci-sions, and he has successfully been mayor through diffi-cult economic times. His biggest accomplishment is ne-gotiating the reopening of the helipad at the Invermere and District Hospital.

Council: Spring Hawes. A woman’s perspective, good spokesperson for handicap and disabled issues, is thought-ful, has intelligent take on the issues. A successful busi-nessperson with the intellect to tackle hard issues.

Council: Greg Anderson. He’s committed, has a

wealth of knowledge to bring to council regarding ac-cessing funding from government sources. Sees the big picture and is skilled in all the areas needed for the job.

Council: Dale Wilker. A great listener full of inno-vative ideas, has common sense, is familiar of how to be successful in industry, brings a wealth of information to the table, and loves his town.

Council: Paul Denchuk. Surrounds himself with a demographic of the population not represented fully here, is a great listener and is extremely enthusiastic.

Council: Dave McGrath. Surprise! I was pleasantly sur-prised by his unbridled enthusiasm. He’s not afraid to speak his mind and has views which represents an important seg-ment of the population who cannot vote. Seems honest and wears his emotions on his sleeve, much like me!

Peter PankovitchInvermere

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Dear Editor:

The leader of Germany and other politicians have decided the temperature of the planet will not be allowed to rise any more than two degrees — like they can con-trol the weather! They will accomplish this by taking the living daylights out of their citizens.

This kind of reminds me of King Kanut of Saxony, who thought he ruled by divine providence and so took his throne down to the seashore and commanded the tide not to come in. It did not work out too well for him!

The Premier of B.C. will increase the taxes for gaso-line this July in the hope of stopping global warming. Oh and, by the way, the U.S. Solar Laboratory, as well as the U.S. Air Force research laboratory, are predicting

a mini ice age by 2015 because of the lack of activity of the sun. Why has the mainstream media not reported this? Have they become the “useful idiots” for the eco-fascists that Lenin talked about?

Is there no politician in B.C. who will stand up to the eco fascists forcing this ridiculous policy on us? It was done with the H.S.T., why not the global warming farce?

Have you contacted the Premier? Have you contact-ed your MLA? Or are we just going to sit and take this manipulation by the eco fascists? At the very least we should try to impose some common sense on the people we have elected.

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Tenant’s insurance protects residents from devastating lossesBy Joshua EstabrooksPioneer Staff

Insurance is a familiar subject for homeowners, as protecting the largest investment they will ever make against risks such as fire is not only required, but an obvi-ous choice. For many renters however, protecting them-selves from liability and loss is not something that crosses their mind. The result can be not only the loss of all of their possessions, but also liability risks over and above what’s covered by damage deposits.

Seeing first hand the tragedy and loss that can oc-cur when a tenant loses everything is not uncommon for Dean Hubman, of Odyssey Restoration and Cleaning. Time and time again he has witnessed the devastation that sets in when renters realize that they don’t have the proper coverage after a catastrophic event such as fire or flooding.

“When a emergency happens it is devastating to the parties involved,” he said. “If people have never experi-enced a loss they don’t understand.”

Without the proper insurance, tenants can be faced with not only the replacement costs of their belongings, but also the added costs of removing and storing dam-aged possessions while the building is repaired, paying for alternative accommodation and living expenses while restoration work occurs, and even the costs of the repairs themselves should they be found liable if the landlords file an insurance claim of their own, said Mr. Hubman.

“The job of any restoration company is to mediate structural and emotional damage,” he explained. “Prop-erty owners, tenants, insurance companies and resto-ration companies should all work together to mitigate the effects of an emergency and restore all aspects of the property to pre emergency condition.

“Tenant insurance is a piece of the puzzle that makes

this happen.” The benefits of the insurance are twofold, explained

Jane Barrett, of Lambert Insurance. It not only reimburs-es the tenant for the replacement value of their belong-ings in the event of a disaster, but also covers any liabil-ity risks that can result of a landlord filing an insurance claim against them.

“If the tenant causes damage of any type that would require an insurance claim they can be held responsible,” she added. “If the landlords make a claim and the tenant is proven to be liable, the landlord’s insurance company will sue the tenant to recover the costs to fix the damage.”

Tenant insurance covers all legal costs during the process of proving or disproving a renter’s culpability, and any additional living expenses should comparably-priced rental accommodation not be available.

The liability component also covers a tenant should someone become injured while visiting the property due to the tenant’s negligence, said Mrs. Barrett, giving the example of a guest tripping and falling over a child’s toy. If it is the tenant’s responsibility, then the liability insur-ance covers them and all of their legal fees should there be a lawsuit.

Many people assume that their landlord’s insurance may cover them if they lose their belongings in a fire or flood, said Mrs. Barrett, but the landlord’s insurance simply covers the repairs to the structure, not anything the building contains.

“You can get coverage for around $300 a year, de-pending on the value of your contents and where you live. It also covers you worldwide, so if you are travelling somewhere you are covered as well,” Mrs. Barrett said.

First time insurers may have to start off with a de-ductible which they pay in the event of a claim, she add-ed, but once you factor in the cost of replacing all of your possessions, insurance begins to seem like a prudent step.

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Cinefest @ Pynelogs The First Grader - The true story of an 84- year-old Mau Mau veteran in Kenya who enters Grade 1 to learn to read.Tuesday, November 15, 7pm at Pynelogs. Tickets $10 at the door.

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The Columbia Valley Rockies’ Chad Davidson teaches Jake Sutherland, 2, some hockey skills at the Preschool Skate organized by the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Thursday, November 3rd. Photo by Kate Irwin


Reviewed by Kathy Sutherland

How many times can the Freaky Friday scenario be done? Apparently quite a few.

The Change-Up, from director Da-vid Dobkin (Wedding Crashers) and writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore (The Hangover), stars Jason Bateman as Dave Lockwood, an over-achieving lawyer with three kids who is married to Jamie Lockwood, played by the beautiful Leslie Mann.

Dave’s best friend from childhood is Mitch Planko (Ryan Reynolds), a man-child who has never met a responsibility he liked, and who spends his days smoking pot and hanging out.

During a drunken evening out on the town, the two friends admit they would love to have the other’s life. In classic Freaky Friday fashion, this state-ment is said aloud at the same time, al-though unlike the classic movie, the two men are simultaneously urinating into an outdoor fountain.

The men find themselves switched and trapped in each other’s bodies, which couldn’t happen at a worse time. After 10 long years at a prestigious law firm, Mitch is up for partner. Throw in sexy legal asso-ciate Sabrina McArdle (Olivia Wilde), and things are further complicated.

Despite freedom from their day-to-day routines, Dave and Mitch soon discover that the grass

is not always greener on the other side. They struggle to avoid completely ruining each other’s lives and the events that take place while they attempt to do this is comical at times.

This movie lacked a lot of plot but it will definitely appeal to grown ups who come from the American Pie era of crude comedy. Bateman and Reynolds seem to enjoy the swap and break all the boundaries of taste, in-cluding nudity and a lot of coarse language. If you are in the mood for a light movie and don’t cringe at crude, then grab your chips and dip and settle in for a couple hours of nonsensical viewing.


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In memory of more than 117,000 Fallen Comrades,The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #71, Windermere District and Branch #199, Edgewater invite your participation in their joint services of Remembrance. Invermere:• 10:30 a.m. Parade forms outside Legion.• 10:35 a.m. Parade moves to Cenotaph Park.• 11:30 a.m. Parade leaves Cenotaph Park.• 11:35 Parade dismisses at LegionEdgewater:• 3:45 p.m. Parade forms outside Legion• 4:00 p.m. Parade moves to Cenotaph Park• 4:30 p.m. Parade leaves Cenotaph Park• 4:40 p.m. Parade dismisses at Legion

• 5:30 p.m.: Wings and ribs dinner at Royal CanadianLegion Branch #199 Edgewater. Tickets $12 adults, children under 6 free. For info: 250-347-0044.

Saturday, November 12th:

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: First annual Columbia Ridge Christmas Market at Columbia Ridge Community Hall with local vendors. Runs every Saturday until December 10th. Interested vendors contact Jan: 250-345-0321 or [email protected].• 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.: BBQ fundraiser with Silent Auction at the Radium Fire Hall hosted by the Radium

Volunteer Fire Department. Benefits a local fireman who lost everything in a house fire. Cash donations greatly appreciated. To donate items please call 250-342-5733.• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Sicamous at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Sunday, November 13th:

• 2 - 4 p.m.: All Candidates Meet and Greet at the Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House in Radium Hot Springs.

Tuesday, November 15th:

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs series presents The First Grader at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $10 per person. Tickets for sale at the door.

Wednesday, November 16th:

• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Coffee with the candidates at the Best Western Invermere Inn. Have a cup of coffee and meet the Invermere candidates running for office in the municipal election on November 19th.

Thursday, November 17th:

• 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Advance voting is available at the Municipal office: 914 - 8th Avenue in Invermere. For info: 250-342-9281.


• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Golden Rockets at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.


• 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.: General voting in the municipal election at Lake Windermere Memorial Hall. 709 -10th Street, Invermere and at Radium Seniors’ Hall on 4863 Stanley Street in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-342-9281 or 250-347-6455.• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Columbia Ridge Christmas Market at Columbia Ridge Community Hall with local vendors. Runs every Saturday until December 10th. Interested vendors contact Jan: 250-345-0321 or [email protected].• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Fernie Ghostriders at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Sunday, November 20th:

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar at Edgewater Community Hall. Crafts, baked goods and your favorite direct sales people. Santa pictures with Karora Photos. For info: 250-270-0340.

Wednesday, November 23rd:

• 7:30 p.m.: Valley Fitness Centre Society’s Annual General Meeting at the Valley Fitness Centre.


• 7 p.m.: 5th Annual Grey Cup Spiel weekend at Invermere Curling Club. First Draw. $50 per person. To register call: 250-342-3315 or email [email protected].• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Grand Forks at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.


• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Columbia Ridge Christmas Market at Columbia Ridge Community Hall with local vendors. Interested vendors contact Jan: 250-345-0321 or [email protected].• 10 a.m.: First draw in Grey Cup Spiel at Invermere Curling Club. For info: 250-342-3315.• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School Community Craft Fair at the Invermere Community Hall. Proceeds go to Food Bank and Angel Tree charities.• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Arts Exhibition of Canal Flats and Headwaters area artists at Canal Flats Community Hall. Come meet the artists. Refreshments served. Hosted by the Headwaters Art Society. For info call: 250-349-5877.• 6 p.m.: Christmas Light Up Parade on Main Street in Invermere. Live music, late night shopping, fire pits, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa! Presented by the Invermere Business Committee. • 6 p.m.: Grey Cup Spiel Banquet at Invermere Curling Club. For info: 250-342-3315.• 6 p.m.: The Brisco Riding Club’s Annual Awards Night with roast beef dinner, live auction and dance at Brisco Hall. For shuttle bus information call: 250-347-0085.• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Beaver Valley at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

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Submitted by Deanna BerringtonThe Artym Gallery

The Artym Gallery is excited to announce a show featuring the famous artist Andrew Kiss, which opens November 12th at 10 a.m. with over twenty new original paintings.

Mr. Kiss is coming to Invermere for this special show, and will be demonstrating his unique painting style at the gallery from 12 to 3 p.m. He’ll also be in at-tendance at the evening reception from 6-9 p.m.

This is a wonderful opportunity to see this popular painter, well-known on the Canadian art scene, live in Invermere. Andrew has been painting for over 40 years in Western Canada and has shown his art all over the world, including shows in Hong Kong, Switzerland, England, Austria, New Zealand and Germany.

Of course he has also travelled extensively through-out Canada and the U.S., so it is very exciting that he has made a point to travel to Invermere for this very special show at the Artym Gallery.

Although he spent his early adulthood working as a topographical draftsman, Mr. Kiss always had a deep love of art. He started out painting with oil paints and drawing inspiration from the landscapes around him. After moving to the B.C. Interior, Mr. Kiss’ works be-gan to incorporate vast mountains, picturesque lakes and

wildlife, a integral part of his work to this day. Mr. Kiss has illustrated four children’s books: A

Mountain Alphabet, When We Go Camping, Wild Babies and Cool Woods. These books, which celebrate Canada’s great outdoors, are available all across the country and have received much critical acclaim.

He has also been involved in major projects with or-ganizations like Ducks Unlimited and the B.C. Wildlife Federation, making his name known all over the world. In the last year alone, Mr. Kiss has taken home three People’s Choice Awards and Best in Show recognitions in art shows he has participated in.

It is always a treat when such talented and recog-nized artists attend their exhibitions at the Artym Gal-lery. Doubly so when they agree to demonstrate their painting abilities.

“I’m looking forward to meeting new and past cli-ents and the chance to be able to do a demo, so people can have a look at what I do and how I do it,” he said.

This is an artist that travels internationally and regu-larly receives huge acclaim when exhibiting, so don’t miss your opportunity to meet an artist of this calibre!

Come down to the Artym Gallery on Saturday, No-vember 12th from 12-3 p.m. to watch this master paint-er at work, or stop by the evening reception from 6-9 p.m. to mingle with him. You can see his incredible work online at www.artymgallery.com. Don’t miss this show!

Andrew Kiss coming to Artym


By Joshua EstabrooksPioneer Staff

November can be an uninspiring month in the Columbia Valley. With the clouds of winter rolling overhead and the daylight hours dwindling, many artists start to feel the cold weather ‘blahs’ set in.

To combat this, the College of the Rockies and local artist Pat Bavin are teaming up to bring interested visual artists a workshop to inspire and excite the senses.

The workshop will run from No-vember 26th -27th, and is for anyone interested in putting paint to canvas in new ways.

Mr. Bavin is most well known for his imaginative glasswork, but for the past 11 years he has also been exploring a world of paint and canvas.

The workshop will focus on painting with acrylic, although Mr. Bavin said he isn’t going to press a singular style in the course. Rather, he will explore colour theory and harnessing those moments of inspiration that go into creating an impressive work of art.

“I’m taking a little bit of a different approach as I am very keen to help people get over the fear or the block of the ‘I can’t be creative’ attitude. My approach will be very simple and very hands-on,” Mr. Bavin said.

Beginners to mid-experience painters will benefit from Mr. Bavin’s unique perspective of the elements, en-

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The goal of the workshop is to inspire beginning painters both mentally and physically, and for the more advanced painter to explore colour theory and deal with their senses. As long as no one is trying to create a photo- realistic sketch, he will be happy, he said.

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Songstress to play at Bud’sBy Joshua EstabrooksPioneer Staff

Edmonton-based independent musician, Alex Vis-sia, has been writing and playing music professionally for nearly ten years and will bring her talents to Bud’s Bar and Lounge in Invermere on November 17th.

Entrenched in the roots of rock and country, but with a more sophisticated lyrical lean, Ms. Vissia can captivate an audience before she sings her first sentence. Her vocal sound is reminiscent of the warmth of Brandi Carlile, combined with the sincerity of Serena Ryder’s fearless delivery.

On November 10th, Ms. Vissia released her debut album, A Lot Less Gold, and is embarking on a Western Canadian tour as part of a trio. Backed by drums and bass, Ms. Vissia will accompany her unique vocals with a trusty old electric guitar.

The young songstress grew up just outside of Ed-monton in a town called Stony Plain and began explor-ing music at a young age, playing piano. She wrote her first original song at the age of 13 and she and her two younger sisters then started a folk-roots band with Ms. Vissia leading the trio on vocals and guitar.

These young musicians impressed everyone they played for, and Ms. Vissia started gaining experience

from this exposure. The trio played at such prestigious events as Canadian Country Music Week (Gospel Show-case 2004), the Edmonton Folk Festival (2008), the Van-couver 2010 Olympics (Alberta House showcase) and were even nominated twice at the Canadian Folk Music Awards (Youth Performers of the Year 2006 and 2007).

Ms. Vissia and her trio will be playing material from her new album on November 17th at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. Music will begin at 8 p.m. Admission for the event is $10. For more information, visit www.alexvissia.com or call Bud’s at 250-342-2965.

Alex Vissia will be playing at Bud’s Bar and Lounge on No-vember 17th. Photo submitted


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Conversions When a Savings Plan holder turns 71, they must col-

lapse their RRSP, and have three options: convert it to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), buy a life annuity, or cash out their plan. They can also employ all three strategies in varying proportions, depending on their personal circumstances.

When an RRSP is converted to an RRIF, some changes take place. Once an Income Fund account has been established, the account becomes closed to new contributions. This means that no new RRSP contri-butions may be made to it. An investor may still make contributions to an RRSP account until the end of the

calendar year in which they turn 71, but not to an RRIF.There is no minimum age required to convert a Sav-

ings Plan to an Income Fund. If an RRSP holder chooses to convert to an RRIF they may do so at any time, how-ever, in almost all cases, there is no benefit to converting prior to the age of 65.

Withdrawals An RRSP holder does not need to convert to an

RRIF in order to begin taking withdrawals from their RRSP investments; they may do so at any time. All with-drawals from registered plans are considered taxable in-come and will be subject to the applicable tax rate of the claimant.

RRIF accounts are subject to minimum annual withdrawals from age 55 and up. For early conversions, the annual minimum withdrawals percentage starts at 2.86 per cent for a 55-year-old and increases each calen-dar year. At age 72, when mandatory withdrawals apply, the minimum withdrawal percentage is 7.48 per cent.

Pension Income at age 65RRIF income is considered qualifying pension in-

come at age 65, which means it’s splittable between spous-es and common-law partners. There are many benefits to splitting pension income, namely, that it has the poten-tial to reduce a family’s overall tax liability by reducing the amount of income that may be taxed at a higher rate.

Pension splitting may also reduce or eliminate a possible Old Age Security clawback being applied to the higher pension-earner.

Partial ConversionsAs stated, an RRSP account that has been converted

to an RRIF cannot accept new RRSP contributions. An investor can, however, convert part of their RRSP to an RRIF, and may do so as many times as they like. This strat-egy allows for the Pension Income Tax Credit, as well as other pension splitting opportunities, without having to convert an entire RRSP account to an RRIF and be obli-gated to take large RRIF minimum withdrawals each year.

Pension Income Tax CreditThe Pension Income Tax Credit enables an individual

aged 55 or older to deduct a tax credit equal to the lesser of their pension income or $2,000, from taxes payable. This tax credit is non-refundable and may not be carried forward into future years. From ages 55-64, the Pension Income Tax Credit applies only to income from a pension plan or superannuation, or registered annuity income re-sulting from the death of a spouse. From ages 65 and up, the Pension Income Tax Credit applies to a broader defi-nition of eligible pension income, including income from an RRIF. This could amount to an individual getting up to $12,000 out of their RRSP tax-free, if applied annually between the ages of 65 and 71.

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It’sEd Kluczny’s

BirthdayParty!

You are invited!Sunday, November 13th, 2011

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.at the Columbia Gardens

Tea, co� ee and birthday cake will be served.

No presents please!� ere will be paper for you to

tell a story to or about Ed.

Brisco Riding ClubAnnual Awards Night

Saturday, November 26 at Brisco Hall

• Roast Beef dinner at 6pm• Awards, live auction and dance

Call Karel at 250-347-0085 for shuttle bus information.

valley sports

The David Thompson Secondary School Cross Country Running Team have met with much success this fall, with 10 speedy runners from Grades 7-12 training and competing all over the Kootenays. On November 6th, seven athletes quali-fied for the Provincial Championships after facing challenging frozen courses in Kelowna. Pictured, back row: Herb Weller, coach. Middle row, left to right: Josephine Mouly; Madison Haynes; Nadyia Fry, coach; Tiara Livingston; Jakub Sumbera, coach; Anna Arif; Amelia Smart; Larissa Kurtz. Sitting: Jared Livingston. Photo submitted

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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2011

The local poppy fund campaigns kick off in the valley with Radium and Inver-mere’s mayor receiving the first poppies. Above; Radium Hot Springs’ mayor, Dee Conklin, receives a poppy from Vi Wittman, President of Branch #199 and Re-gional District Area G Director, Gerry Wilkie is pinned by Doreen Cooper, Secretary Treasurer. Left; Invermere’s mayor, Gerry Taft, receives his poppy from Rick Jarrett, President of Legion Branch #71, joined by Sergeant at Arms Ray Neratko and Poppy Chairman Howie Williams. Photo by Joshua Estabrooks


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By Howard WilliamsBranch #71 Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Chairman

This day is not just another day in the

lives of many in this valley. It is a day that releases memories, feelings, emotions and questions for many of us.

Memories of times that were; of pre-war families all sitting around the table together in blissful peace; feelings and emotions brought on by the farewell hug from the children and the goodbye kiss of the family member to his or her spouse as the soldier, sailor or airman said his final goodbye while going off to war.

Whether Military, RCMP, Merchant Navy, firefighter, medic or munitions plant worker, war has, for many decades, caused families to grieve the loss of loved ones. This valley community has contrib-uted much in fostering the cause of peace. Many veterans, now passed on, and sev-eral still here, have paid the price that al-lows us to live a peaceful life.

Some families had one member go to war while others had almost entire fami-lies take that journey. One such example from our community was the family of Captain Stanley Rokosh. Stan was one of seven brothers serving; four in the Royal

Canadian Air Force, two in the Army, and one in the RCMP.

Some veterans served multiple tours of duty like Sgt Richard Engel with four tours in Korea. Some, like Gordon Lake, were mechanics and tank drivers and served in the Armoured Corps, while oth-ers like Squadron Leader Jim Ashworth were fighter pilots.

Women paid their dues in Service as well, like Air Force ladies Jean Kemble (Blake) and Lou Marr, as well as Navy lady Isabel Murray.

There are many more names of local veterans: Al Lynch, Canadian Light In-fantry; Kaye Allan, Medical Corps; Nan-cy Tegart, Air Force transport; Al Turner, Queens Own Rifles; Ed Kluczny, RCAF bomber pilot; and Ray Case, 15th Field Ambulance Corps.

These are just a small selection, yet many, many more from this valley, includ-ing many of our First Nations veterans should be remembered on this special day.

So please do your part this Remem-brance Day and take a walk to the ceno-taph and look at the names engraved or invite a veteran out for coffee or simply say a prayer for those families touched by the grievous cost of war.

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Remembrance Day is not just another day

LEST WE FORGET — This Remembrance Day poster was created for the Radium Public Library by the Grade 1 and 2 classes at Edgewater Elementary. Photo submitted


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Part-time valley resident helping troops return home from Afghanistan



While the nation commemorates the men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty, a part-time valley resident is helping Canadian troops to return home as he aids with the closure of the combat mis-sion in Afghanistan.

Captain Dennis Liposcak, an Inver-mere homeowner originally from Etobi-coke, Ontario, is currently stationed in Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghani-stan as part of the Mission Transition Task Force.

A member of the Reserve Forces for over 16 years, Captain Liposcak is part of a team of 1,350 military members working towards the closure of the combat mission in Afghanistan.

Captain Liposcak, who is stationed in Afghanistan for his first time, is the second in command of the support for the Joint Visits Bureau cell at Kandahar Airfield, responsible for assisting and administering all visitors to the airfield, whether they plan to stay for one day or several months.

“Kandahar Airfield is the busiest single runway op-eration in the world,” said Captain Liposcak. “The first thing you notice is the noise; we arrived very early in the morning and walking out of the aircraft and I was amazed at what I saw. The next thing was the heat; even early in the morning it was in the high 30s. Finally there’s

the smell...the infamous poo pond.”The poo pond, as it is dubbed by the servicemen

and women, is an enormous liquid pit for all the human waste at the airfield, placed slap-bang in the middle of the sprawling facility.

Its odorous influence wafts across the entire airfield — which is more like a small city, filled with 20,000 or so men and women at its peak; sitting 16 kilometres from Kandahar City, in south-eastern Afghanistan.

Beset by dust and soaring temperatures, Captain Li-poscak and his team of professional soldiers plan, coordi-

nate and execute visits from senior military commanders of all nationalities, plus mem-bers of government agencies such as Foreign Affairs and the Canadian International De-velopment Agency.

His cell helps to move individuals from one end of the world to another, while en-suring their safety and filling them in on the details of the Mission Transition Task Force’s unique role.

The cell also helps support all technical, inspection and assistance visits to aid in the mission closure — a massive undertaking involving logging, cleaning, repairing, pack-ing and shipping thousands of items, from battle tanks to helicopters, out of Kandahar by December 31st.

“I can’t speak for everyone but I sense a lot of pride in what we are doing,” Captain Liposcak explained. “It is quite an experi-ence; life-changing for sure. I’ve learned to appreciate the little things in life.

“While I’m here I most miss my family, I miss the lakes, the smell of fresh air, and playing golf on green grass. We try to play out here but as you can imagine, it’s one big sand trap!”

Captain Liposcak first came to the Columbia Val-ley in the late 1990s and has lived part-time in Radium and Invermere since the late 1990s. After leaving for Af-ghanistan in June, he is looking forward to his return to Canadian soil in December and to spending more time in the valley, his home away from home.

SERVING HIS COUNTRY — Part-time Invermere resident, Captain Dennis Lipo-scak, at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan. Photo by Corporal Patrick Drouin


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By Norm MacDonaldMLA Columbia River- Revelstoke

Remembrance Day is a time when people in communities across Canada gather to honor veterans who have giv-en so much to all of us. It is always heartening to see so many young people and children in attendance. It is clear that the next generation will not forget.

We will not forget the work and sacrifice of those who have come before us. They have given us the gift of freedom and they have protected our democratic rights.

On this special day we remember those who have fallen, but each and every day we must show that we value the rights and freedoms their sacrifice gave us. We must follow the example that our vet-erans have set for us. We must commit ourselves to looking after others. We must commit to protecting our freedom. And we must commit to furthering our right to govern ourselves fairly, for the good of all.

It is through these commitments that we keep faith with our veterans and with their memories.

Remembering the sacrifice

By David WilksMP Kootenay Columbia

Every year, Canadians join together to celebrate Veterans’ Week from No-vember 5th to 11th. Dur-ing this week, hundreds of commemorative ceremo-nies and events take place across the country to hon-our our veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

I am travelling throughout the constituency this week and will then attend the Remembrance Day cer-emonies in Sparwood.

Veterans are ordinary men and women who did ex-traordinary things to protect our freedom and create a safer world in which to live. The sacrifices and achieve-ments of our veterans have helped define and defend the Canada we know and love.

With pride, we commemorate their legacy dur-ing Veterans’ Week and recognize the dedication of all of Canada’s veterans who have ensured the protection of our country and the promotion of peace around the world.

I would especially like to recognize my son, Cor-

poral Matthew Wilks (1CER) for his contributions to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan. He served in Afghani-stan from November 2010 to July 2011.

This year marks the end of Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan, and through Veterans’ Week, Canadians will pay tribute to the enormous contributions and sac-rifices Canadian Forces members have made in Afghani-stan over the past decade, and those sacrifices made by their families.

We also recognize the important contributions of those who will continue to support Canada’s non-com-bat training mission.

This Veterans’ Week, make remembrance more than something you feel, make it something you do. There are many ways to actively remember and honour our Cana-dian veterans:

• Wear a poppy above your heart, attend the local Remembrance Day ceremony, and vow never to forget the sacrifices made.

• Take time to listen to veterans talk about their ex-periences.

• Change your profile picture on Facebook to a poppy and blog or tweet about the importance of remembrance.

As Canadians, it is our duty to pass on the legacy and keep the memories of all of our Canadian veterans alive.

This Veterans Week, how will you remember? To learn more and find remembrance events and ceremonies in your area, visit www.veterans.gc.ca.

What will you do to remember our Veterans?




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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 Edgewater

Christmas Craft BazaarNovember 27th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Lunch will be served from11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Beef on a Bun or Soup and Bun ~ $6.00 per person.

To book a table call Doreen at 250-347-9550.

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TO THE INVERMERE HOSPITAL STAFFThe care given to Georgina during her last days while in the hospital was excellent. The attention she received from the

doctors, nurses and support sta� could not have been better. Your care was professional, caring and at times even emotional.

All our needs were more than met and the sta� went way beyond where they had to go. A special thanks to Dr. T. Ross.

The DuBois family as well as our many friends.

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The 1st Annual Pioneer Christmas Toy Drive

Help spread cheer and � ll the Angel Tree this holiday season by donating to � e Pioneer’s toy drive!

Consider donating your gently used toys to be sold for $1 or a donation of your choice at a toy sale on Saturday, December 10th. All proceeds will be used to purchase gi� s for the local Angel Tree.

Drop o� your toys from Dec. 5th-9th, and attend the sale on Dec. 10th at the Columbia Valley Pioneer o� ce (#8, 1008-8th Ave., Invermere).

Do Not Include

Toothpaste(Due to customs regulation)

School SuppliesPens, Crayons, Note Pads, Pictures books.

Toys and GiftsStuff ed Animals, Musical Instruments, Hair Clips, Jewellery, T-Shirts, Socks And Candy (Hard, Wrapped)

Hygiene ItemsPlease place soap in a sealed bag.

Personal NoteInclude a note or photo in the shoebox

Food and Soft CandyAnd Perishables. (Due to customs regulation)

Playing Cards, Used items

Liquids, Breakables

Harmful or Scary Items.War related toys, knives, toy guns, etc.

Please Include

Operation Christmas Child now underway around valley


With just a shoe box, some gifts and the cost of shipping, residents of the Columbia Valley can help to spread some festive cheer this year as part of the annual Operation Christmas Child program.

Started in 1993, Operation Christmas Child is an international aid program which sees groups and individuals pack shoe boxes with school supplies, hygiene items and toys, and send them to children all over the world.

With 500 or more boxes collected annu-ally in the valley in recent years, the program is in full swing once again, with the distinc-tive red and green patterned boxes available for pick-up now, and collections for com-pleted packages scheduled towards the end of November.

“While it’s not a huge undertaking at our end, the impact on these children is phenomenal,” said Ron Da-vidson, Logistics Coordinator for Operation Christmas Child in Invermere. “When you think of kids without anything, what a ray of hope it must bring. How can you imagine that these people you don’t even know are think-ing of you and sending you gifts?”

All that is needed to get involved is a shoe box from one of the valley’s distribution points or any other simi-larly-sized box, plus a little time and modest budget.

First you choose whether you want to buy gifts for a boy or a girl and the age range: two-four, five-nine or 10-14. Then set about filling the box with items you think might appeal, from notebooks and pens to candy and toys, plus a personal note to the child receiving your box.

“It doesn’t have to break the bank,” Mr. Davidson added. “You can pack a whole shoe box for $5 from the Dollar Store and I’ve seen $50, $60 or $70 shoe boxes. The kids don’t know how much these things cost. The uniqueness is, to them, the best gift.”

Along with a box packed with new or gently used

items, donors can also choose to pay $7 towards ship-ping, allowing them to track their box on its way.

After boxes leave the valley, they are sorted in Cran-brook, where they are checked for unsafe items and ob-jects that may not make it through customs. They are then sent to one of over 100 countries aided by Samari-tan’s Purse, a non-denominational Christian humanitar-ian organization which has handed out over 86 million Christmas boxes over the past 18 years.

“It’s so simple to get involved and you really get to experience the joy of giving in its purest sense,” Mr. Da-vidson added. “Seeing the reactions of the children, see-ing them radiate happiness, for a lot of them it changes their life.”

For more information on Operation Christmas Child, visit www.samaritanspurse.ca and click on Op-eration Christmas Child, or call Ron Davidson at 250-341-1160. Collections for the Columbia Valley are from November 21st to 26th at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church in Invermere, or drop off your box at any valley church or Selkirk TV & Appliances in Invermere.

You can collect boxes from any church, Selkirk TV & Appliances, or drop by The Pioneer office.

GIFT OF GIVING — This guide shows the items which can or cannot be included in an Operation Christmas Child box. Image by Shawn Wernig


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Dear Editor:

Congratulations to all of the candidates who have let their names stand for the upcoming elections. You have a conviction that many of us only talk about, complain about, but do not let our own names stand for a variety of reasons, some even valid.

To those who are successful in their bid to represent the community, especially in the District of Invermere, I hope that you are ready to earn the new salaries just approved on your behalf. In the past all we have heard was “we’ll talk to staff” or, “we’ll have staff look into it”. To be facetious, I do not recall the citizens of Invermere voting for staff!

Before each election, we read the same old state-ments on how each person is a good listener and wants to work with the community. I then ask the question to the incumbents for mayor and council positions — when was the last time you went to a meeting of the Lions, Chamber, Rotary, Knights of Columbus, or just sat down for coffee with a group of locals who you do not even know, and ask a few questions just for the sake of listening? To those who hope to be successful, are you willing to do this?

Six or so months ago, we drove to California, and as is our habit, on the less travelled routes. We witnessed firsthand the devastating effects the poor economy has had on small-town America. Visually, it was very de-spairing, but what we did experience was surprising posi-tive perspectives from the residents of those small towns, even though some areas appeared beyond hope.

What they said, in almost all cases, is that their elect-ed officials were not accepting defeat and were taking

a proactive approach by having meetings with tourism operators, chambers, landlords, business owners, renters, retailers, service groups and even developers to hear their perspective and ideas — not to be studied, but to be acted upon. In other boroughs, when speaking with the locals it was clear that these steps had been taken and one could see the effect by the numbers of people on the streets and cafés, even in a shoulder season.

Invermere residents now have a marvellous oppor-tunity to change the course of past mayor and council who, in my opinion, lacked involvement and passed ev-erything off to staff.

Go to the forums, become informed, challenge the candidates on the doorstep or on the street. This is your town and you have that right. Please do not be compla-cent in whatever demographic you fall into. Young people need opportunities after school or college, tradespeople need opportunities to practice their trades and raise their families, professionals need the critical mass to flourish and expand their profession and most of all, retirees need all of the above, so their kids and grandkids will come home and settle here because there are opportunities for them.

Sustainability is a nice feel-good word when times are booming, solar powered garbage compactors and street lamps that shine down and not up are nice when the real homework has been done; but the failures of council can be attested to by the closed stores, collapsed real estate, lengthy rental vacancies, etc. Get involved in your town and go out and vote on November 19th. Don’t leave it up to your neighbour!

Rod TurnbullWindermere

LETTERSIt’s time to get involved in the

future of your town

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Invermere, BC V0A 1K0Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934


DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

SEEKING MEMBERS FOR THE URBAN DEER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The District of Invermere is looking for � ve (5) members of the public to volunteer for a two (2) year term to monitor the implementation of the Urban Deer Management Report and Recommendations.

Membership on the Board will be for a two (2) year term from the date of appointment.

To be eligible, you must be a resident or elector of the District of Invermere.

Successful candidates must possess a strong sense of community service, willingness to work respectfully as part of a team and have good communica-tion skills.

The Urban Deer Advisory Committee shall:

• Coordinate an annual urban deer count within the boundaries of the District of Invermere;

• Monitor the implementation of management recommendations for reducing the urban deer population;

• Seek and implement strategies for the prevention and management of urban-deer con� icts;

• Report to Council on an annual basis regarding budget allocation, success of the recommendations and advise of potential changes in implementation for Council to consider.

Detailed terms of reference and copies of the Urban Deer Committee Management Report and Recommendations, July 2011 are available for review at the District o� ce or at www.invermere.net

Interested persons are invited to submit written applications on or before November 25, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. to:

Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative O� cerBox 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0or to [email protected]





REQUEST FOR QUOTATION KINSMEN BEACH AMENITY BUILDING

The District of Invermere invites quotation submissions from quali� ed companies for the construction of the Kinsmen Beach Amenity Building. The construction program generally consists of the following:

• 1850 sq ft, one storey, ICF walled, wood framed, metal roof building containing public washroom facilities and public food concession/seating area.

The program may commence upon award and must be completed prior to May 15, 2012. The successful applicant shall provide all the equipment, materials and personnel required to complete the work outlined in the information package. The project will be carried out under a Stipulated Sum Contract.

An information package, including architectural specifi cations, structural and architectural drawings can be obtained by contacting Chris Prosser, 250-342-9281 ext 225, [email protected] at the District of Invermere Municipal offi ce, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere B.C. during regular business hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm November 4 to November 16, 2011. Sealed quotations marked “Kinsmen Beach Amenity Building” will be received up to 12:00 noon, local time, Thursday November 17, 2011.

There will be no public opening for this request for quotation. Quotations will be opened privately by the District of Invermere after the closing time speci� ed for receipt of quotations. If you wish to contact the District of Invermere in response to the awarding, please do so after the closing time speci� ed.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any quote, or reject any or all quotes, or accept the quote deemed most favorable in the interest of the municipality.

Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Offi cerDistrict of Invermere, Box 339Invermere, BC V0A 1K0250-342-9281 ext 235 or [email protected]

Fire service areas explainedBy Joshua EstabrooksPioneer Staff

As winter begins to descend on the Columbia Val-ley, many residents are firing up their wood stoves and preparing their properties for the cold season. But this is also the time of year when the number of house fires starts to rise, and knowing where you live in relation to the twelve fire protection zones in the area is paramount.

Anyone who lives within the municipal boundaries of Radium Hot Springs, the District of Invermere or Ca-nal Flats, is protected by the municipally operated fire departments, but outside of those boundaries you may not find yourself covered when there’s a house fire.

In the Regional District of East Kootenay areas F and G, there are 12 fire departments, including the three operated by the municipalities. The areas of Wilmer, Toby Benches and Juniper Heights are contracted to the Invermere department; Dry Gulch and Brownsville are contracted to the Radium department; and the commu-nities of Edgewater, Panorama, Windermere and Fair-mont are covered by the Regional District.

The service area for each zone is between eight and 13 kilometres from the applicable fire hall, a distance regulated by the Fire Underwriters Survey and the insur-ance companies, explained Carol Lind, Emergency Ser-vices Coordinator for the Regional District.

“We follow the National Fire Protection Associa-tion’s codes. There are regulations that we must follow to ensure the safety of our responders. Responding outside the area limits the ability for the department to be effec-tive as it would mean lengthier response times and would deplete firefighting resources,” said Ms. Lind.

As the service is paid for through residential taxation, responding beyond a specified zone would also leave resi-dents who do pay for the service unprotected, which in turn could increase their fire insurance costs, costs which are significantly lower within a fire protection zone.

There are exceptions, said Ms. Lind, in the event of a declared local or provincial emergency, if the fire is deemed to be threatening properties within the protec-tion zone, or if there is a written contract or agreement.

A mutual aid agreement is also in place between all fire departments in the valley, which allows them to assist each other if a department requires extra help within a specified protection zone. For highway rescues, there are different boundaries, explained Ms. Lind, as the provincial govern-ment compensates the department for vehicle extrication and motor vehicle response, as well as swift water rescue.

While those that live outside of a fire protection zone pay lower municipal taxes, they usually find themselves with higher insurance costs, as they are on their own in terms of fighting a fire.

PROTECTED — This map shows the location of the Re-gional District of East Kootenay and municipal Fire Pro-tection Service Areas. For close up maps of your area, visit www.columbiavalleypioneer.com. Photo submitted

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Interested vendors contact Jan at 250-345-0321or [email protected]. Food Bank donations welcome.

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Public Notice

The Columbia Valley Employment Centre wishes to notify the public that the current contract, under Steele O’Neil and Associates Inc., with the Province of British Columbia, will end on March 31st, 2012. After seven years, Steele O’Neil and Associates Inc. has made a decision not to bid on the new Provincial contract for the delivery of employment services in this Region. As a consequence to this, all inactive files and documents will be eliminated prior to the end of our contract. If you have a resume on file with the centre, and wish to ensure that you have the latest copy, please bring a memory device (flash drive) into the centre and ask for a copy of your resume to be downloaded or emailed to you. With five months left in our contract, you can expect services to continue as usual, followed by a smooth transition to the new contract holder. In the meantime, it is our great pleasure, and privilege, to continue to serve the residents of the Columbia Valley till March 31st, 2012. Thank you for your cooperation.

1313 - 7th Avenue • 250.341.6889 • [email protected] Free 1.877.341.6889 • www.ekemployment.ca

Funded in whole or part through the Canada-BritishColumbia Labour Market Development Agreement

The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley is now ready to accept applications for

FOOD HAMPERS AND ANGEL GIFTS for Christmas 2011, to be distributed Tuesday, December 20th.

Application forms are available at The Family Resource Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre,

Invermere Public Health Unit, Akisqnuk Health Centre, Shuswap Band Office, Canal Flats Headwaters Centre or 250-342-6752.

Deadline for requests is Monday, December 12th.

To sponsor a family hamper, call Gail at 250-342-6752 or Helen at 250-342-6789; or email Gail at

[email protected] or Helen at [email protected] to register your commitment by Friday, December 9th.

To donate an Angel gift, visit the children’s and se-niors’ Angel Tree in The Bargain! Shop (8th Ave. & 13th

St. Location) after Saturday, November 26th or the children’s Angel Tree in Dairy Queen after Thursday, December 1st. Return wrapped and labelled gifts to

the stores by the December 16th deadline.

Restoration project to address water issuesBy Joshua EstabrooksPioneer Staff

Two streams, three lakes, and several wetland habi-tats will be enjoying improved water quantity and quality once work is complete on the Boulder Creek Diversion Project, spearheaded by the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club.

Water levels in Lake Lillian, Lake Enid and Wilmer Lake have been steadily declining for decades, said resi-dent Norm Hendricks, of the Rod and Gun Club, and as a result, is slowly rendering the popular recreation sites uninhabitable for fish and the wildlife that depend on the wetlands.

At issue is the Boulder Creek Diversion Ditch, con-structed in the early 1900s to provide irrigation and drinking water to the Wilmer area. The town now has a new community water system that no longer relies on the ditch, but the water is still used for irrigation pur-poses and for the Lake Enid enhancement project.

The ditch is maintained by volunteers who put in

many hours each year to fix leaks, said Mr. Hendricks, but their efforts are in vain. Water from Boulder Creek no longer reaches Wilmer Creek; only Andreen Creek and diverted water from Neave Creek supply the ditch. As a result, the ditch may be abandoned, which would result in decreased water quality for Enid and Wilmer lakes and reduced local agricultural production. The ditch also provides water for a number of wetlands in the area, which will be harmed if flows aren’t maintained.

To fix the problem, concerned residents have devel-oped a major restoration plan, with guidance and sup-port from the Ministry of Environment.

The plan is to lay approximately 3.5 kilometres of irrigation pipe in the existing Boulder Creek Diversion Ditch, increasing flows to Wilmer Creek. The group then plans to re-divert Neave Creek back to its original path which will once again feed Lake Lillian and the sur-rounding wetlands.

So far, the project has raised $179,000, with strong commitments for another $62,500 to come next year. The majority of the cost is due to the kilometres of pipe

that are required for the old diversion ditch, half of which has already been delivered. Work to clear the ditch was completed this summer, and the whole project is slated to be complete by the fall of 2012.

The project has been discussed for many years, said Peter Holmes, Habitat Biologist for the Ministry of En-vironment, so it is good news that all the partners have come together to reach a common goal that will benefit everyone.

To date, funding has been received by the Regional District’s Local Conservation Fund, Habitat Conserva-tion Trust Fund, Columbia Basin Trust, Wilmer Water-works Improvement District, Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club, Recreation Sites and Trails Branch and the Toby Benches Society.

Once completed, the project results will be an in-crease of flows to wetlands, fish-bearing streams and three lakes with high-value fish and wildlife habitats, en-suring the long-term maintenance of biological diversity in a 1,800 ha area. As well, increased water levels will mean more effective irrigation for local agriculture.


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Students take first in debate competition

THE ART OF ARGUMENT — DTSS Leadership stu-dents, Kate Godlien and Blake Beggs triumphed at Ross-land’s Pumpkin Classic debate competition on October 29th. Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

By Joshua EstabrooksPioneer Staff

Don’t challenge these two high school students to a quarrel; they are skilled in the art of arguing, and re-cently proved their prowess at a debating competition in Rossland, the Pumpkin Classic.

The event took place on October 29th, and pitted these two lone representatives from the East Kootenay Zone against 11 teams from across the West Kootenay and parts of the United States.

It was a little intimidating for the pair at first, said first place overall individual speaker, Kate Godlien, who along with her debating partner, Blake Beggs, also took first place overall as a team. But once they got over the initial nerves, the local pair settled in to do what they do best, argue convincingly.

“We debated three times and won all three. Our

resolution was ‘be it resolved that school should run year round,’ and we argued for it twice and against it once. This was our first debate together and it was my very first formal debate ever,” Kate said.

For Blake, who has debated before in formal compe-titions, the joy of playing the devil’s advocate and seeing an issue from every angle is what gets him excited about debating.

“It was cool to argue one side of an issue and then flip it around and argue the opposite point of view for another debate. It really tests you,” he said.

Because of their strong placing, the duo have been invited to compete in a provincial competition that will take place in Vancouver sometime this spring. Kate said she is going for sure, but Blake will decide once he sees how it fits with his school workload. Despite some flut-ters of nerves, both Grade 11 students said the experi-ence was exciting, and there’s no debating that.


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POLL CLERKS AND COUNTERS NEEDED FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION

The District of Invermere is looking for people who are interested in helping with the local Municipal Election on Saturday November 19th, 2011 as poll clerks and counters.

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• David Farrell has been appointed to the Win-dermere Utility Advisory Commission for a two-year term. The commission provides recommendations to the area director and board on matters related to the operation and maintenance of the Windermere Water System.

• A letter will be sent to the Minister of Environ-ment expressing concern with the inadequate service levels from provincial stewardship programs for rural areas in B.C.

• The Regional District board will send a letter of support to the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council for their application to the Columbia Basin Trust’s En-vironmental Initiatives Program for the purchase and operation of a mobile boat/vehicle wash and decon-tamination station.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 will re-ceive $3,300 from the Electoral Area G Discretionary Grants In Aid account to install an underground water system at the Edgewater Cenotaph.

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s In MeMorIaM sIn loving memory of

Peter MantykaFebruary 15th, 1929 – November 10th, 2008.

Every day in some small wayMemories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always nearStill missed, loved and always dear.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the 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.

Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and dinner as always from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy 10% off all orders.

ANNOUNCEMENT

2nd annual artS aLIVe CraFt SaLeat Pynelogs Cultural Centre,

Invermere, Saturday Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Limited space available for vendors of fine art and crafts.

e-mail for application and information:

[email protected]

al-anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

Valley Fitness Society A.G.M. Wednesday November 23rd , 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Valley Fitness Centre.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The family of Jenny Weir is having a tea on November 12th, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Columbia Gardens.

Jumbo Creek Conservation Society A.G.M. Monday, Nov. 28th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the DTSS Theatre.

ChEErs & JEErs

Jeers to the disrespectful skateboarders who nearly ran me over and then never apologized and continued skateboarding.

Cheers to Lisa for letting me go see Dr. Mark – I am feeling much better. Love Rusty.

Cheers to Alicia at Pharmasave for staying open in time for me to get a much-needed prescription. What a caring and helpful professional. We are lucky to have you here!

Cheers to Joanne and Drew for helping to save us! From all the puppies you helped rescue at GALS.

Jeers to Mysterio’s team for being so sensitive and moody. Luckily it’s OK, and I know you can’t help it! Game on!

Cheers to Joyce at the Dollar Store. You are a kind soul. Thank you for being you!

Jeers to the guy that was rude to the Subway staff because you didn’t read the prices properly. We’re here to kindly make your sandwiches and to wish you a great day, but not to be treated like crap.

Cheers to the Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department for the Halloween fireworks. They were spectacular! They get better and better every year. Thank you.

Cheers to Jordie and Beva Kirk for organizing a fun cyclocross event on Sunday. Cheers to all of you who came to challenge the course and brought yummy snacks to share after.

ChEErs & JEErs

Cheers to Bert, the best darn dog walker in the world. I will miss you, but not as much as Drake and Bowser will!

Cheers to all the ladies who were checking me out at Big Sugar especially Raw Sugar Ruby.

Cheers to all the volunteers who helped out at the Halloween Howler and Eaton’s Haunted House over the Halloween weekend.

Jeers to the culprits who stole the windshield wipers off my truck at Panorama. What goes around comes around, boys!

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.

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.

COMMErCiAl spACE

Rent/Sell approx. 2400 sq. ft. between Home Renovation Centre & Fitz Flooring. For more information please call Lorne at 250-270-0102.

864 sq. ft. Warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $625/month. Available immediately. Call 250-342-3637.

COMMErCiAl spACE

For lease: approx. 3,000 sq. ft. 503-7th Ave. below Gone Hollywood and Valley Spas – Beside Back Door Wine Cellar. Overhead door/heated. $5.00/per sq. ft. triple net. Call 250-342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

For lease approximately 2800 sq. ft. Across from the Invermere Post Office. Contact Gordon at 250-342-9271.

Fairmont – 2 private office spaces for rent in Hot Springs Studio/Yoga/Wellness Centre in the Fairmont Village Mall. Call Jan for more info 250-342-1195.

2 private office spaces for rent in D/T Invermere. Approximately 500 sq. ft. each. Please call John at 250-409-4117.

For lease or sale 1,200 sq. ft. 2 bay shop with fenced yard located Invermere Crossroads on Hwy 93/95. Excellent exposure, great lease options. Call 250-342-5667.

shArEd ACCOMMOdATiON

Private room with cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P: 250-342-4020.

Large 3-bdrm house on the lake in Invermere, furnished, sharing with one other, available with own bath, all appliances. $500/month, cable Internet and utilities included: 250-342-1791.

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, NP. Utilities not included. $850/month. Available immediately, 250-342-0838.

sUiTE fOr rENT

2-bdrm apartments, D/T Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, Start at $775/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-342-6912.

Radium: Bachelor – 1-bdrm – 2-bdrm fully furnished units. 1-3 bdrm unfurnished apt. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, and parking. DD required. N/S, pets possible. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 for more information and availability.

Radium: 2-bdrm apartment, D/T, bright. $850/month with hydro, 5 appliances, DD required. Call 250-347-6420.

Radium: brand new, furnished lower level suite for rent. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, lots of windows, bright and clean. Available immediately, N/S, N/P. $750/month + utilities. 250-342-3790.

1-bdrm lower level walkout suite. Lots of windows, close to D/T and beach includes W/D, N/S. $825/month utilities included. 250-342-3790.

Beautiful 1,200 sq. ft. luxury apartment. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, must be seen. N/S, N/P. $1,200/month + hydro. References required. Available immediately. E-mail [email protected] or 250-342-5805.

Bright 1-bdrm basement suite. Close to schools & D/T, W/D, wood stove with wood. Looking for mature tenant. $600/month includes hydro. N/S in suite. 250-427-0762.

3-bdrm, 1-bath large upper suite in Black Forest Heights. $1,050/month includes utilities W/D, D/W. DD and references required. N/S preferred. Available immediately. Call 250-342-9025.

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

s obItuary s

Jean MaLberG (Wolfenden)

Jean Malberg of Fruitvale, B.C. (formerly of Brisco, B.C.) passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2011. Jean was born April 21st, 1921

in Invermere, B.C. Jean will be sadly missed by her children: Eva O’Rourke of Trail, B.C., Lil (Delbert) Johnson of Nicholson B.C., Nils (Lois) Malberg of Adams Lake, B.C., Gunner (Shirley) Malberg of Parson B.C.; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

Jean was predeceased by her husband Otto, son Ken, parents Stan and Eva Wolfenden, brother Stan, infant sister June, grandsons Brian, Dale, and Dave, and son-in-law Kevin.

A graveside service will be held in the Golden Cemetery, Golden, B.C. on May 19th, 2012 at 1 p.m.

Tea to follow at Gunner Malberg’s home.: 4000 Hwy 95 South, Parson B.C.

The family wishes to express thanks for the cards and flowers.

As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to KBRH Health Foundation (Pediatrics) at 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail BC V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca.


suite for rent

Two large 2-bdrm suites in Invermere. Private entrances. Both very close to D/T and schools. Includes W/D, fridge and stove. $775/month + hydro. Other suite is $825/month and includes hydro. Available immediately. Phone 250-688-1105.

2-bdrm basement suite in Canal Flats with private entrance, N/S, N/P. $700/month utilities included. 250-349-7568.

Bright, furnished, 1-bdrm basement suite in Invermere. $550/month includes utilities and cable, N/S. Single person preferred. 250-342-0337.

Windermere: stunning lake view, 1-bdrm suite on upper floor. $800/month. 2-bdrm walkout suite for $700/month including utilities. Available immediately until the end of May. Call Jessie for inquires 250-688-0061.

Kinsmen Beach: fully-furnished, 1-bdrm suite for rent. Cozy, clean, bright, quiet with laundry, $500/month + 1/3 hydro. No partiers, N/P, N/S. Call 403-688.1972 or 250-342-0008.

Two large 2-bdrm furnished suites for rent. Upper & lower, walk to town and schools. Great views, wood stove, private entrance. $699/month and $799/month utilities, cable and internet included. 403-678-3087.

Radium Hot Springs: Large, bright 1-bdrm & 1-bath walkout suite w/private entrance, 6 appliances. Available Nov 1st. $700/month + hydro, not including water. N/S, N/P, $350 D.D. See Kijiji.ca Ad ID 324735009. Call 403-651-9346 or email [email protected].

Front walkout suite, furnished or not, located in the Wilder subdivision. 1-bdrm + office, private entrance, 5 min. to Kinsmen Beach and D/T. In-suite laundry, 3-piece bath, new oak kitchen with all appliances, N/S, N/P. $700/month hydro and water included. Looking for a mature professional. Call 403-796-6218.

suite for rent

1-bdrm suite for rent in Westridge Estates. Fully-furnished with in-suite laundry. Spacious, bright walkout with patio. Available December 1st, N/S, N/P. $650/month includes utilities. 250-342-8755.

2-bdrm apartment (upper floor) in Canal Flats. Available immediately. $550/month + utilities + DD. Call 250-342-3345 after 6 p.m.

Large, clean, furnished 1-bdrm suite with shared laundry room. Available December 1st. $725/month utilities included + DD. Call 250-342-9404.

Clean, quiet, bright, large, 1-bdrm upstairs suite for rent in Columere Park. $600/month + hydro. Call 250-345-6524.

Invermere: 2-bdrm suite near schools in log home with laminate & tile floors. Includes W/D, fridge, stove, free cable & wireless Internet. Private entrance with lots of parking, N/S, N/P. $750/month + utilities + DD. Available starting November 2011. Call 250-342-1010.

Spoil Yourself! Beautiful 1-bdrm suite for rent in Fairmont on Riverside Golf Course. Nicely furnished, 2 TVs, W/D, all appliances, cable, Internet, and BBQ. $650/month includes utilities. Call 250-341-1629.

2-bdrm fully furnished D/T apartment. $800/month including utilities and internet. Available November 15th. Call 250-341-5534.

2-bdrm suite for rent, available immediately, includes 5 appliances. $800/month includes utilities. 250-341-1099.

homes for rent

2-bdrm, 1-bath T/H in Edgewater. End unit with deck and yard. Available November 1st. $800/month + utilities. 250-341-8775.

Fully-furnished 3-bdrm log home for rent. $1,400/month includes cable, Internet, and utilities. Call 403-819-8121.

homes for rent

Windermere: 3-bdrm mobile home, 5 appliances, large deck in yard, quiet street close to schools and beach, lots of parking. $800/month + utilities. 403-286-1132.

3-bdrm, 1-bath home for rent in D/T Invermere with nice yard, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,350/month + utilities. Call 250-341-1182.

Wilmer: 2-bdrm log home, large fenced yard, detached workshops, perfect for couple or 2 singles. Small pets welcome. Some furnishings. Wood heat on main + basement oil furnace and W/D. $1,000/month. Available immediately. Call to submit application with references. Ed English 250-342-1194 or Jan Klimek 250-342-1195. [email protected]. [email protected].

Fairmont Hot Springs: 3-bdrm, 2-bath, 1,600 sq. ft. home. All appliances included. Available immediately, references and DD required. $1,200/month. 250-764-9354.

3-bdrm, 2-bath home in Dutch Creek (near Fairmont) 5 appliances, unfinished basement, gas fireplace, N/S, N/P, family preferred. $850/month + utilities. Call 250-270-1400.

2-bdrm + den T/H in Invermere. Fully furnished, garage, gas fireplace. $1,150/month + utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 325061998.

Radium: 2-bdrm, 1-bath villa. Furnished or unfurnished. Garage & storage space. Awesome deck & view. $950/month+ utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 321267416

4-bdrm + den, furnished cabin in Fairmont (Dutch Creek) with amazing river views. Quiet location, large recreation room, wood F/P. $1,100/month + utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 324747855.

homes for rent

FOR RENTINVERMERE: Lake Windermere Pointe starting at $900/month; furnished or not; pool, underground parking, elevator and much more. WINDERMERE: Furnished 2 bdrm. cottage for October 1. Nice yard! $900 plus utilities.INVERMERE: 2 bdrm. furnished condo, storage room, central location at $800 plus utilities.BLACK FOREST VILLAGE: 2 bdrm. unfurnished town home, long-term at $900 plus utilities.RADIUM: 4 bdrm. home, unfurnished long-term, no pets or smoking at $1350 plus utilities.CANAL FLATS: Newer 2 bdrm. town home $850 plus utilities.

Contact Dave or Eric

250-342-4040 www.FirstChoiceRentals.ca

2-bdrm farmhouse with wood stove for rent at Spur Valley. Available immediately. $500/month + hydro. 250-347-9185.

3-bdrm, 2-bath, 2,000 sq. ft., unique home in Athalmer. Huge front yard and lots of storage for toys. End of road, so total privacy. DD required. $1,250/month + utilities. Call 403-680-6999. [email protected].

6-bdrm, 4-bath suite overlooking lake in Wilder subdivision. 3,000 sq. ft. plus all new granite bathrooms and kitchen. Very private with best view in Invermere. DD required. Available November-April. Call 403-680-6999. [email protected].

Newly painted log home on acreage/lake on Toby Benches. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appliances, 2 F/P, woodstove. Some pets OK, smokers welcome. Available immediately. $1,000/month + DD + utilities. 250-342-0848.

3-bdrm, 3-bath T/H in Radium Hot Springs with 6 appliances, W/D, fireplace. 1st month FREE with 1 year lease. $995/month + utilities. 403-220-1423 or [email protected].

3-bdrm + 1.5-bath + den and sunny deck. Quiet street, close to D/T & beach. Available immediately, N/S, N/P. $925/month + DD. 250-342-3948.

homes for rent

INVERMERE: 5-bdrm, 4-baths, 4000 sq. ft., all appliances, A/C, double garage, 2 decks, view of lake, walking distance to school and town, N/S. $1,800/month + utilities. Available immediately. 403-609-0870.

Fully-furnished luxury home for rent, 2+1 bdrm, 2 full bath, 1,400 sq. ft. bungalow located in Castle Rock Estates, Invermere. Stainless steel appliances, all dishes, pots, and pans, hardwood floors, huge 13-foot island, HE laundry set, gas fireplace, hot tub, large sundeck with stainless steel BBQ, partially finished walkout basement with plenty of space and storage. Short-term lease (6 months, Dec 1 – June 1). $1,500/month + D.D. which includes long distance telephone excluding utilities. N/S, N/P, mature single or couple preferred. To view (on weekends only), please call Nicole 403-472-6684 or 250- 342-9362.

3-bdrm home in quiet Wilder subdivision with garage, close to D/T, lake and schools, N/S, N/P. $1,100/month + utilities. Available January 1st, 2012. Call 250-342-2052.

Invermere: 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath home for rent. Across from Pothole Park, short walk to everything, N/S, available December 1st. $1,200/month + utilities includes appliances. Call DK 250-342-5935.

D/T Invermere home for rent. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, garage & shed, 2 separate entrances. Could fit 4-6 people easily. Available December 1st. $1,500/month + utilities. Call 250-688-1224.

Invermere: 3-bdrm, 1-bath renovated home for rent with huge yard. Includes 5 appliances, propane furnace, centrally located, N/S, N/P. $1,000/month + utilities + DD. Available December 1st. Call 250-342-1356 after 6 p.m.

Large 3-bdrm, 2-bath home for rent with island kitchen, yard, garden, and appliances. Available immediately and pet negotiable. $900/month + utilities + DD. 250-341-1099.

homes for rent

WindermereLakevieW meadoWs

Spacious, luxury, 3-bdrm, 2½-bath, 2 storey, premium finishing, large decks, bright, open views, major appliances, elevator access, secured underground double parking and storage, recreation centre w/ indoor pools, fitness, games rooms, private beach, boat dock, sports courts, playgrounds N/S, N/P, DD, references, $1,800/month, includes heat/AC + basic utilities. Rent-to-own options. Available immediately. 250-688-0512.

2-bdrm unfurnished home for rent. 4834 St. Joseph Street, Radium. $550/month + utilities. Call 250-347-9325 or 250-347-9958.

Large 4-bdrm furnished house for rent. Available as 2 suites, or the whole house. Walking distance to town, great location, no partiers, references required. Available immediately. $475/month (per room), $699/month (lower suite), $799/month (upper suite), or whole house (price negotiable). Great for Panorama staff or workers. Email: [email protected]. 403 678-3087.

For the latest rentals available please visit jennyb.ca.

Jenny Bueckert-Maxwell Realty Invermere.

[email protected] or call 250-342-5711.

Newer 2-bdrm + den T/H in Invermere. Fully furnished, walk to Panorama bus & stores, gas F/P. $1,150/month + utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362 Kijiji.ca Ad ID 325061998.

Fairmont, Dutch Creek: 4-bdrm + den cabin in beautiful treed, quiet location. Furnished. Large rec. room, wood F/P. $1,100/month + utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362 Kijiji.ca Ad ID 324747855.

2-bdrm, 1.5-bath upper suite in Radium. Shared laundry, large back yard, garage included. $600/month + hydro. Call 250-347-9970.


condo for rent

Radium: 2-bdrm 1-bath villa. Furnished or unfurnished. Garage and storage space. Awesome deck and view. $950/month + utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 321267416.

1-bdrm, 1-bath condo with den in Pinewood, Radium. Amazing mountain views. Includes utilities, propane, and Internet. A/C, underground parking with storage locker, N/S, N/P. $600/month. Available immediately. 250-202-9654.

Hillcrest Apartments has 2-bdrm apartments, $800/month, utilities included, fully furnished, all in 250-341-1182.

3-bdrm, 2-bath condo in Pinewood Complex in Radium. $800/month includes utilities. N/S, N/P, and available immediately. 403-472-8992.

Luxury living at Bighorn Meadows Resort, overlooking the 18th green of the Radium Springs Golf Course. Rent as a 2 bdrm, 2 bath (approx. 1,300 sq. ft.) or add the lockout to rent as a 3 bdrm, 3 bath (1,694 sq. ft.) Fully furnished unit with well-equipped kitchen. Includes living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 full bath, A/C, electric F/P, W/D, utilities, cable TV and Wi-Fi. Lockout includes 1 king bed, full bath, kitchenette, A/C. Wraparound deck has a gas grill. Amenities include outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Sorry N/S, N/P! For photos & additional info visit www.longtooth.ca. 2 bdrm rental $1,550/month; 3 bdrm $1,750/month with 1 year lease + 1 month DD. Willing to negotiate rate for 55+ mature responsible couple. Call 403-880-7846 or [email protected].

1-bdrm, 1-bath + den in unfurnished condo at The Peaks in Radium. $750/month includes utilities. Hot tub access. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 324747105.

1-bdrm condo near Sobeys $600/month. N/S, N/P. Call 250-342-6255.

condo for rent

Jade Landing, Canal Flats: 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, living room, family room, all appliances. $800/month + $800 DD. Available immediately. Call 412-398-5737 or [email protected].

Nice condo for rent in Canal Flats at Jade Landing. Would be great for young couple/people starting out. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, close to school and lake, includes 6 appliances and A/C. Bus service to and from Fairmont Hot Springs. $1,000/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call Mark or Wendy 250-349-5419 or 250-489-9717.

2-bdrm, 2-bath unfurnished condo for rent in the Pinewood in Radium. A/C, W/D, and underground parking, N/S, N/P and availability immediately. $700/month includes utilities. Call 403-285-3417.

Lot/AcreAGe for SALe

For sale in Edgewater, 11.254 acres with older home, 3 connections for town water. Asking $500,000. 250-845-2566.

HomeS for SALe

Quaint 1100 sq. ft. home for sale in Edgewater. Close to elementary school and river. Large 80 ft. x 200 ft. lot with mature trees. Excellent access with both side and back alleys. Fully renovated & new electrical. Asking $283,000. For full details and pictures visit www.propertyguys.com ID#266210. 250-409-9130.

Central Radium, close to golf course! Fully renovated, 6-bdrm home – like new. Stunning kitchen, suite potential. For full details visit www.propertyguys.com ID#266165. 250-347-9399.

Edgewater 1,300 sq. ft. home with undeveloped basement 2-bath, 2-bdrm with attached deck and carport. $239,900. To view call 250-347-9813.

condo for SALe

Ski to your door, fully furnished 1-bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, and hot tubs. Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, BC, $115,000 Firm. Call 250-342-6858 after 6 p.m.

condo for SALe

3-bdrm T/H with fully developed walkout basement, family room, laundry room, bathroom, garage, heat pump, wood trim throughout, custom window coverings. Access to indoor/outdoor pool and fitness center. 360 degree mountain views, 2 minutes from Kootenay National Park and Hot Pools. Minutes to swimming, boating, downhill and cross country skiing, hiking and a variety of golf courses for every skill level. $298,000. Call 250-342-0183.

wAnted

Renovating? I need used oil furnace Clare Bros or similar. 4 ft. x 4 ft. x 2 ft. 110,000 BTU. Call 250-347-9668.

Do you have a cheesy old velvet painting gathering dust in your basement? Well how would you like to contribute that old gaudy piece to one of the fastest growing velvet painting collections in the valley? Nothing is too old or too small, if you have one you’d like to get rid of, please give Josh a call at 250-341-6299.

miSc. for SALe

Quality Topsoil and Manure. Topsoil $160/dump truckload, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load, delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

Hot tub rentals week or weekend rates. Valley Spas: 250-342-3922.

302V8 + 3SPEED TRANSMISSION MODIFIED MOTOR too many extras to list. Best offer. 250-409-9130.

700R Chevy transmission, custom built, originally paid $3,000. Best Offer. 250-409-9130.

Firewood! Birch, Larch, Fir and Pine, cut, split, delivered. ½ cords & full cords starting at $150. Call 250-688-0143.

Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250-342-6908.

Top quality hay and straw, alfalfa/grass round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch. 250-342-0617.

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Blow-Out PricesStarting as low as $50.

Overstocked with ready made – High quality blinds.

Shannon’s Blinds & DesignsCall today! 250-342-5749.Be an early bird and save!

Blinds being displayed at the Craft and Home Business Sale. November 12th, 2011 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Canal Flats Community Centre.

Leveling kit for 2003-2006 Dodge Ram. $300 O.B.O. 250-409-9130.

Sammy’s Garlic Farm! Organic hard neck garlic still available. $10/per lb. Call 250-342-3921.

Computer desk & chair in excellent condition, $200. White acrylic vanity sink with back splash 30” x 19” with faucet, $35. 250-345-0065.

Toyo G-02 Winter Tires 235/60/R16 used on Ford Freestar. 30,000 kms on tires, complete with rims. $200. 250-347-6482.

40 gallon white Bradford Defender high altitude propane water heater. $400. 403-678-8491.

Aluminum deck railing, price dependant on quantity. 2-person hot tub: $200 O.B.O. 1995 Ford truck bumper: $100 O.B.O. Spiral staircase: $200 O.B.O. 250-342-3569.

veHicLeS for SALe

1986 CHEVY ½ TON, no motor, LOTS OF ACCESSORIES. Best offer. MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

1992 Dodge Eagle FWD comes with winter tires. $800. Call 250-347-9234.

2001 Saturn SC1 for sale. Runs and drives great. 140,000 kms. $3,500 O.B.O 250-688-1055.

2001 Toyota Corolla $2,500 O.B.O. Phone 250-347-9882.

1999 Chevy Silverado in excellent condition. Regular cab, V-6, 5 speed, 140,000 kms. $5,500. 250-341-3974.

ServiceS

Renew & RestoreProfessional tile and grout

cleaning, re-grouting, repair and sealing of tile, grout, slate,

and stone. Commercial and residential. 35 years experience.New installations also available.

[email protected].

Tile & Slate InstallsJourneyman tile setter. 30+

years experience. Custom steam rooms, showers, floors,

and cultured stone.All work guaranteed.

Competitive rates.Call 250-341-5645.

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 and licensedFine Homeservices

250-342-9207, [email protected].

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213

or visit www.heavensbest.ca.

Blow-Out PricesCheck out the

“Misc. For Sale”“We recently used Shannon’s Blinds & Designs and have to say our experience with Shannon was exceptional! From her professional approach and advice right down to the installation . . . .we couldn’t have asked for better service. We were very happy with our end result and would highly recommend her to anyone. Jacques and Shelly Chasse, Invermere”

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs250-342-5749

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ServiceS

Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089.

LBO AutobodyYour Fender Bender Mender

& The Valley Shine ShopKeep your vehicle free of salt & road grime. Have it detailed. Basic – deluxe packages available. Drop in for a free estimate on paint and body work at #35 109 Industrial Rd. #2, 250-342-9696.

Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235.

Executive Typing Services

Over 20 years word processing experience. Resumes, manuals, data entry, and more. Accurate and fast! 250-270-0254.

Red Rock Contracting

Masonry work, river rock walls, glass blocks, etc. Tile and slate, installations, interlocking paving stones, retaining wall systems, repairs, etc. For estimates, call 250-341-6869.

Invermere Sharpening Carbide and steel sharpening services. Carbide saw re-tipping. saw blades, router bits, planer knives, hole saws, ice auger blades, knives, scissors, and much more. 250-341-5447, 345 Blair St. Athalmer.

ODD JOBS ENT. HAULINGGarbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt: 250-342-3569.

Local Website Design: Designer seeking new clients, specializing in small to medium websites, blogs or portfolios. Initial meeting and quotes are free. www.eggplantstudios.ca.

Hawt Pawz N Clawz Pet Grooming located in Radium is now booking appointments. Call Michelle 250-347-2412.


help wanted

Part-time job, Full-time income

potential. It’s true! Work as much or as little as you like. Earn 30% commission as an independent representative selling sterling silver jewellery. Along with the trips and free jewellery, being an independent representative is also a fun way to earn some extra money. Call me to find out how 250-341-5956.

Love the mountains? Ski to work! Mile One Hut is seeking F/T Cook/Barista for the Panorama Resort. Must be able to perform in a busy kitchen and host après-ski parties with style. Must be motivated, talented and love the mountains. Strong skier/boarder is essential. Starting wage in $11.75/hour. Send resumes to [email protected] or call 250-341-1399 for more information.

Rare opportunity available at Lake Auto for F/T year-round Mechanics or Mechanic’s Assistant position. Reply in person with resume to Lake Auto or by fax 250-342-6020.

Come join Toby Creek Adventures in the tourism industry for a fun and exhilarating work environment. We have 2 positions to fill. Please send resumes to: [email protected] or fax 250-342-0419. www.tobycreekadventures.com

1) Toby Creek Adventures in Panorama B.C., is looking for mature, enthusiastic and reliable individuals who would like to learn to become a snowmobile guide. Persons must be familiar with snowmobiling and must posses the following minimum requirements: Valid Level 3 First Aid or equivalent first aid certificate, Canadian Avalanche Level 1 or 2. In house training starts beginning of December.

2) Toby Creek Adventures is seeking a full-time mechanic. Individuals must be current with latest technologies in Snowmobiles and ATVs.

help wanted

Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting applications for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Supervisor - Retail (Food Service Supervisor) for Dairy Queen Invermere location. Permanent F/T. Must be flexible and have completed high school - experience is an asset. $12.50, 40/hours per week with benefits. Duties are: supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of staff; estimate and order ingredients and supplies required for meal preparation; prepare customer food orders; maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage; train staff in job duties, sanitation, and safety procedures and all other related duties. Must be flexible and reliable with excellent customer service. Please submit resume to [email protected] or fax resume to 250-342-8889, Attention Michael Richards.

Local company looking for mechanically-inclined P/T help, increasing to F/T. Class 3 D/L would be an asset. Send resume to [email protected].

Seeking dog walker for 2 large well-behaved dogs for approx. 30 minutes a day. Monday-Friday (midday to early afternoon). Must be responsible, mature and reliable! If interested, please contact Gayle: 250-409-9130.

P/T office manager wanted for Coldwell Banker Real Estate Office. Accounting background is an asset. Creative and current knowledge of computer trends and technology required. Wage dependant on experience. Please fax or e-mail resume to 250-342-0510 or [email protected].

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESEarly Childhood Educator/Infant Toddler EducatorLocation: Eva Joseph Centre, Windermere, BC

The Little Badger Early Learning Program is looking for an energetic, dynamic person to join our team. This will be a permanent full-time position following a three month probationary period.

The successful candidate will: • Provide quality childcare, as well as plan and carry out

developmentally and age appropriate activities for children aged 18 months - 6 years.

• Function as a member of our cohesive and cooperative team,

• Complete a Criminal Record Check

Preference will be given to candidates who also have Infant/Toddler

working in a First Nations community.

Deadline for applications; December 15, 2011. To apply or for further information, submit cover letter and resume, including references to: Board of Directors Akisqnuknik Development Corporation 3046 Highway 93/95, Windermere, BC V0B 2L2 E-mail: [email protected]

Copper Point Resort is the newest luxury, year-round, four season destination located in Invermere, BC. We are looking for those strong candidates who are energetic and passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience.

We are committed to bringing together the industry’s best talent to create a diverse team of innovative thinkers.Copper Point Resort offers:

· Competitive Wages· Employee Benefits· Advanced Training Opportunities· Fun working environment

Resumes can be emailed to [email protected], faxed to 250-341-4001 or dropped off to 760 Cooper Road.

We are hiring for the following positions:

Evening/Overnight Houseperson





REPRESENTATIVE TO THE RECREATION SOCIETY BOARD

The Council of the District of Invermere is seeking 2 more Representatives to the Columbia Valley Recreation Society Board. This volunteer position will work closely with other members of the board regarding the operation of the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Interested persons are requested to submit letters of application and brief resumes including reasons for interest and related experience to

Mayor and CouncilDistrict Of Invermere

P.O. Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue)Invermere, BC, V0A1K0

Interested persons are asked to please have their letters submitted to the District of Invermere no later than 4:30 p.m.

on Wednesday, November 7th, 2011.

High Country Properties requires

Contract Cleaners for the winter season. Earn $15.00/hr cleaning privately

owned vacation homes and condos at Panorama and throughout the Windermere Valley. If you have your

own vehicle and enjoy a flexible schedule, please forward your resume to Julie at

[email protected] or fax to 250-342-0294.

Sonshine Children’s Centre is a community initiative of the Lake Windermere Alliance Church and is looking for a full-time, energetic, creative and team oriented person to join our team of professionals in our infant/toddler program immediately. Wage will be discussed upon interview and will be dependant on qualifications and experience.

Applicant must hold a valid BC Early Childhood License to practice and will be required to hold a valid first aid certificate and complete a criminal record check.

If you would like to be a part of a high quality childcare program with a team of dedicated professionals; submit your resume to Box 280, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 or email at [email protected] or fax to 250-342-9575 and label it attention Cherie Hagen. If you have any questions, please inquire at 250-341-6224.

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Pioneer on the roadUp, up, and away

With just over one month left in our annual travel photo contest, Pioneer readers have been busy packing the newspaper with them on their adventures. Those who submit a travel photo with The Pioneer in are guaranteed entry into a draw for two tickets to a Calgary Flames game, plus overnight accommodation, courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World.

Left to right: Chris Berrington in Punta Arenas, Chile, next to a Twin Otter aircraft operated by Kenn Borek Air Ltd. for the U.S. Antarctic Program; Judy Peacock and her sister, Lee Mcloughlin, during a biking trip beside the Nottawasga River in Ontario.

Send your own high resolution travel photos to [email protected], or P.O. Box 868, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0. Or, bring your photo to our office at #8, 1008-8th Avenue, Invermere.

Contest closes December 23rd!


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CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires Dispatch Manager - Central Interior. Must ensure smooth, efficient scheduling of material delivery & perform operational tasks for truck fleet. Candidates will be organized, proactive and work well under stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to [email protected].

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Beef on a Bun

Radium’s Rolf Heer enjoys a slice of Beef on a Bun, courtesy of store owner Al Miller at Home Hardware’s annual customer appreciation event on Saturday, November 5th.



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By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church

Today is a day to re-member. We remember lives forfeited for our civil rights and for our freedom. We remember grandpar-ents, parents, friends and neighbors who served in the armed forces to protect and defend us. We remem-ber wars, peace keeping missions and military ac-tions where lives were sac-rificed in the name of peace. Our peace.

Today, I also remember the words of Jesus who said, “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13. This is the ultimate sac-rifice that a person can give.

In Romans 5:7-8 the Apostle Paul said, “Very rarely

will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God dem-onstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” This is the perfect example of the perfect sacrifice.

God shows the world what true love is by giving His own Son for the whole world. “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one an-other” 1 John 4:9-11. The sacrifice that Jesus gave was not to bring peace to His country, but to offer peace for all people and show the love of God.

Remembering is a good thing to do. What is even better is to remember and respond in thanksgiving and even in sacrificing for others around you. So, today we remember Christ and the ultimate sacrifice He gave to the world. His life as a ransom for many. Today we also remember those men and women who loved their coun-try and gave this ultimate sacrifice. We say thank you.

Making the ultimate sacrifice

Invermere resident, Steve Smart, combs through the myriad of ski and snowboard equipment for sale at the an-nual Ski Swap on Saturday, November 5th at the annual Ski Swap at Invermere Com-munity Hall.

The swap, hosted by the Windermere Valley Ski Club, offers snowsports enthusiasts bargains on anything from gloves to ski poles, with shop-pers lining up for up to an hour beforehand to snatch up some good deals.


Bargain hunters hit Ski Swap

Lake WinderMere aLLiance church Sunday, November 13th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction.

The Elders will be leading“K.I.D.S” Church, for ages 3 - to Grade 1; and Grade 2 to Grade

5, during the Morning Service.7 p.m.: “SING and CELEBRATE” ...at L.W.A.C.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

WinderMere VaLLey Shared MiniStryanGLican-united

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, InvermereInterim Priest In Charge, Katherine Hough

110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com

VaLLey chriStian aSSeMbLySunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word

Kids’ Church provided.Pastor Murray Wittke

4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

roMan cathoLic churchSaturday: 4:30 p.m. at St.Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Father John kellogg

Saturday: 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in InvermereSunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere

11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father James Mchugh

712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMEREWorship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564

radiuM chriStian FeLLoWShipSunday 10 a.m. Worship service

Thursday 7 p.m. Fun NightPastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937

church oF JeSuS chriSt oF Latter-day SaintSWorship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

• Relief Society, Noon.President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch

5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer SocietyTo donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History www.cancer.ca


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