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What a card!What a card!
Helen Kohorst’s birthday wish for her mother, Kaye Allan — 95 cards for her 95th birthday — came true
last week. The Columbia Garden Village resident was surprised
and honoured to receive a grand total of 115 birthday cards
from around the globe.
Helen Kohorst’s birthday wish for her mother, Kaye Allan — 95 cards for her 95th birthday — came true
last week. The Columbia Garden Village resident was surprised
and honoured to receive a grand total of 115 birthday cards
from around the globe.
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It seems that april 12th was Ken Ruault’s lucky day – especially at 12:40 p.m.
That was the time that the edgewater resident became $1,000 richer after being named the winner of the lake Windermere District lions Club’s annual Ice Out contest, missing the exact time by only two minutes.
“It was just a lucky guess,” Ken said. This is the first year that Ken has entered the
Ice Out contest and now, he said, it will not likely be the last.
“Not bad at all — it helps pay for my fishing trip,” he chuckled.
The Ice Out contest has been going on since the mid-1980s.
This is the latest the ice between Fort Point and the athalmer bridge has gone out since 1989, when it melted by april 15th.
This year the lions Club raised $6,145 through the competition, which benefits the School Scholar-ship Fund and the Citizenship award.
Ken Ruault, left, receives a $1,000 cheque from Al Lynch, President of the Lions Club. Photo by Herb Seel
The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3April 17, 2009
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Access to back country improved by roads grant
Stimulus money to improve park road
By Sally WaddingtonPioneer Staff
Fourteen forest service roads around the Koote-nays will be improved, thanks to a $270,300 pledge from the provincial government.
Bill Bennett, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, announced the funding injection last Sat-urday. Maintenance of 356 kilometres of forest ser-vice roads will include brushing, ditching, surface grading and packing.
“These forest service road improvements will provide important access to extensive recreation op-portunities for British Columbians,” Mr. Bennett
said. “As an important draw for tourists who covet B.C.’s back country, it’s critical to the local tourism economy that these extensive roads are maintained.”
Eight of the roads cover four key routes.• The route to Bugaboo Provincial Park will get
better with work on Bugaboo and Spillimacheen North forest service roads.
• Heading west from Radium Hot Springs, Horsethief and Horsethief-Forster forest service roads will have improvements made.
• Roads to Blue Lake Camp west of Canal Flats will be easier to drive after work on the Findlay and Whitetail Lake forest service roads.
• The Whiteswan Lake and Lussier forest ser-
vice roads will clear the way to Lussier Hot Springs, and Whiteswan Lake and Top of the World Provin-cial Parks.
Further afield, three other important recreation routes will see a change.
• The link between Kimberley and Kootenay Lake, near Crawford Bay, will be improved through work on St. Mary’s Lake, Redding Creek and Gray Creek forest service roads.
• East of Cranbrook, the Bull River and Gal-braith Creek forest service roads will be improved.
• Near Kootenay Bay, Pilot Bay forest service road will provide better access to Kootenay Lake from Highway 3A.
By Sally WaddingtonPioneer Staff
The federal government will spend $6 million on road improvements in Kootenay National Park.
announced by Kootenay-Columbia MP Jim ab-bott on Saturday, the funding covers two projects in the Kootenay park. a further $2.5 million will be spent on projects in yoho National Park near Field and at Rogers Pass National Historic Site.
In all, $8.5 million will be spent in the riding, but 70 percent of that spending is in Kootenay National Park.
Mr. abbott joined Pam Veinotte, Superintendent of lake louise, yoho and Kootenay National Parks, Karen Tierney, Superintendent of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks, and Dee Conklin, mayor of Radium Hot Springs, to make the announcement in Radium on Saturday.
The $8.5 million funding dedication is part of the federal government’s economic action Plan. aimed at creating jobs in the troubled economy, the plan fo-cuses on infrastructure investments.
“Canada’s economic action Plan is our govern-ment’s plan to stimulate our economy during the global recession,” Mr. abbott said. “This investment
in iconic tourism areas and facilities in Kootenay, yoho and Glacier national parks will not only enhance the protection and presentation of these treasured places, it will also provide local construction jobs and encour-age tourism and economic activity in British Colum-bia.”
In Kootenay National Park, $1 million will be spent along Highway 93 to repair guide rails and patch pavement.
a further $5 million will be spent specifically on the Sinclair Canyon piece of road, between the hot pools and the Highway 95 intersection in Radium Hot Springs. The improvements will focus on a failing retaining wall, and guide rail replacements.
“This will help beautify the entrance into Radium; as cars drive through Sinclair Canyon the ‘wow’ fac-tor will be returned,” explained Radium’s mayor Dee Conklin.
She added that the projects will be valuable to Radium’s workforce, too.
“Hopefully as the contracts are handed out then local construction workers will be hired on,” Mayor Conklin said.
“The government is working hard at getting infra-structure projects underway. We very much appreciate this.”
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Amid intense interest, the District of Invermere — which voted earlier to pass on the opportunity — is now considering an effort to save the old CPR lodge on Fort Point and keep it from being moved out of town.
After reading it in The Pioneer, the CBC picked up the story and broadcast the news of efforts to save the lodge across western Canada. It featured promi-nently on Daybreak with Marion Barschel last week and was broadcast across Alberta on Monday.
Since then, owner Nancy Ballard said, enquiries and proposals have been arriving from all quarters, in-cluding an interesting proposal to move the building to Vancouver for use as a food bank.
“She said, ‘This might sound like a silly idea,’” Mrs. Ballard explained, “but I said, ‘You know, there is no such thing as a silly idea.’”
A front-running proposal, she said, came from a man from Calgary who is waiting for the green light to move the lodge up to the Toby Benches for use as a dance studio.
“He said, ‘I am serious and I want to move it right now,’” Mrs. Ballard commented.
But before she agrees to any proposal that moves the lodge out of town, Nancy is holding out for a new proposal from the District of Invermere.
At Tuesday’s council meeting, Mayor Taft advised council that it will vote on a new motion about the lodge at its April 28th regular meeting.
“My intent over the next two weeks is to meet with the botannical gardens society and Columbia Valley Arts to discuss a site near Pynelogs Cultural Centre, on the northeast side. It could be a community facility maintained and controlled by both groups,” he said.
Mayor Taft added that the district has $30,000 in its operational budget earmarked for saving the lodge. The Weir family have offered a $20,000 dona-tion if the building is used as a community facility. The estimated cost of the move is $80,000, meaning a $30,000 shortfall.
“To raise the rest is do-able if there is a need and use for the building,” Mr. Taft said.
Councillor Ray Brydon, who voted against an ear-lier motion to save the lodge, said he might support the new idea.
“It has always been my feeling that if we can find an organization to operate it, I would be prepared to provide assistance.”
However, Al Miller was not as certain.“I can’t see how this could happen for those dol-
lars,” he said.The Ballards are hosting an open house this week-
end for any parties interested in helping save the old lodge.
“It’s not from a real-estate perspective,” Mrs. Bal-lard explained. “The more people who get involved, the better the chances we have of doing something.”
The lodge, located on 2nd Avenue on Fort Point in Invermere, will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 18th and 19th.
Invermere council rallying to save old CPR lodge
April 17, 2009 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5
Radium council ready to proceed with 14 capital projects this year
By Cayla GabruckPioneer Staff
The Village of Radium Hot Springs has been cash-ing in this year and it doesn’t look as though its good fortune is about to stop.
According to the 2009 draft budget, which was presented to council last Wednesday, residents will see $3,500,244 in capital projects beginning this year – with a zero percent tax increase.
“We have always aimed at consistency in our tax rates and we’re proud to have one of the lowest mu-nicipal tax rates in the province,” said Radium’s Chief Administrative Officer Mark Read.
“We’ve been able to hold our tax rates with careful long-term budgeting and by keeping our infrastruc-ture well-maintained.”
This year in particular, he added, is a large one for capital projects. Going forward, the village’s five-year financial plan has capital budgets ranging from $564,500 to $2,825,500 annually.
The village has 14 capital projects scheduled to take place this year, each one costing at least $10,000.
The five biggest projects being undertaken in-clude the construction of a new fire hall, valued at $1,465,000; a core water-main upgrade at $865,000; the completion of the Highway 93/95 beautification project at $433,000; an ultraviolet water treatment upgrade at $350,000; and the construction of a co-lumbarium, valued at $90,000.
“For me, the most significant project is the final-izing of the sidewalks and lights up to the park gates,” Radium Mayor Dee Conklin said.
“It will make the walk and entrance to Radium so much more polished.”
The majority of the funding for the capital works program comes from monies that the village has built up over the years for the process.
The rest is generally financed by taxpayers, with the exception of water and sewer capacity upgrades, which are financed by developers.
This fiscal year the village also got a leg up from the provincial and federal government, receiving $773,000 in grants, including $400,000 from the Towns for Tomorrow program to go towards the con-struction of the new fire hall and $12,000 from the
Local Motion program to aid in the Columbia Av-enue sidewalk project.
“None of the capital budgets was a surprise; we had them scheduled,” said Ms. Conklin.
“We have a wonderful philosophy of ‘plan ahead and put the money away so it will be there when we are ready to go.’”
The village has also pledged a review of their Of-ficial Community Plan, bear safety program, youth summer recreation program, and park concept plan-ning.
All projects are due to be completed this year, al-though Mr. Read said some may run into 2010 de-pending on issues like weather, contractor availability and schedules, engineering and staff capacity.
Feedback is ongoing, Mr. Read said, and resi-dents and business owners seem quite pleased with our policy of maintaining both our tax rates and our infrastructure. A presentation of the five-year financial plan and tax rates bylaws will occur at the next council meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at the Radium Fire Hall. Mr. Read said he hopes to have final adoption at the May 13th meeting.
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Sinclair Canyon, Ra-dium’s gateway to Kootenay National Park, is pictured in this undated photo. Three men and two cars can be seen. Although the log railing and poles have since been replaced, the approach is the subject of a funding announcement and will be upgraded as part of economic stimulus arriving from the federal government.
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Young mayor to save old building
By Brian GeisPioneer Editor
Three cheers to the young mayor of invermere, Gerry taft, for his attempt to establish a coalition to save one of invermere’s few links to the past.
it was apparent from the start that it would take a partnership of people and organizations to save the old cpr lodge on Fort point, but no one, until now, stepped forward to organize one.
Mayor taft, who has argued passionately in sup-port of finding a new home for the lodge within invermere, is bringing interested parties to the table to make it happen.
Like many others, i was disappointed and con-fused that the Windermere District Historical society did not step up to drive the effort.
The building features prominently on their “His-torical Walking tour,” a dwindling list of about 10 his-torical sites that needs to be rewritten as buildings are lost to time and opportunity.
Quintessentially canadian and uniquely western, the old lodge captured the imagination of concerned citizens across western canada as our reports of its im-pending doom were rebroadcast far and wide.
phone calls and email enquiries have been stream-ing in from far and wide.
if all the people who have expressed concern that the building be saved, that it remains in invermere and that it is opened to the public rally around young Mayor taft’s effort to save the old lodge, invermere will have a magnetic attraction in the heart of town.
Anyone interested in helping can tour the old cpr lodge this saturday and sunday, April 18th and 19th, as the owners Larry and Nancy Ballard host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
Dear Editor: The deadline to question the fund was Febru-
ary 27th, the letter was dated February 11th. It reached the mailbox on March 6th, but only had to travel 75 miles. The Pony Express travelled from St. Louis, Missouri, to San Francisco in 13 days, approximately 1500 miles with one horse power, when 300 horse power took 22 days for 75 miles.
What is this parcel tax being used for and who can apply? Who is administering it and are they be-ing paid wages from the fund?
Just wondering, will it be used for digging holes for homeless gophers or a house for widowed beavers?
R.P. WismerBrisco
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April 17, 2009 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7
Urbanization of Jumbo Valley is shortsighted
Dear Editor:
It was disheartening to read Mr. Pacey’s vitriolic accusations against Dave Quinn. By supporting the pro-posed Jumbo Resort development, Mr. Pacey is expressing his own short-sight-edness and lack of understanding of how inextricably the economy is tied to the environment. The financial and the environmental crises are linked, as they are both crises of excess. Greed and over consumption are at the root of both.
Until we realize that we cannot con-tinue to use up the world’s natural re-sources and damage natural ecosystems, we cannot have any lasting recovery. Natural areas provide us with numerous goods and services, such as clean water, water-flow stabilization, greenhouse gas mitigation, erosion control, nutrient cycling, genetic resources, biodiversity, pest management, habitat, recreation, and cultural pursuits. Recent economic
studies suggest that the economic value of these natural areas to society far out-weighs any gains from converting them for human uses, such as intensive agri-culture or urbanization.
Until we can create clean air, clean water, and biodiversity as well as Moth-er Nature does, I suggest we are indeed shortsighted if we allow urbanization in the Jumbo Valley.
We only have this one planet to sustain us and all other species into the future. Scientists warn that extinction of other species threatens our own sur-vival (dropping bee populations now threaten much of our food supply for lack of fertilization). Wilderness is the most rapidly diminishing resource. We need to preserve all we have left and leave Jumbo wild. This we owe future generations.
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On May 12th, B.C. will be given an opportunity to change our voting system to the “single transferable vote” (STV) or stay with our current system.
The choice of voting systems on the referendum is as follows: (1) cur-rent system — fails to accurately reflect voters’ choices (percentage of votes cast is not accurately represented by seats in government); allows a minority of votes to elect majority governments; restricts new parties and independent candidates from fair competition; entrenches power in established political parties; narrows voter choice; and (2) system proposed by the citizens assembly, “single trans-ferable vote” — more accurately reflects
voters’ choices by seats in government; ensures that majority governments are not formed without a majority of voter support; allows new parties and inde-pendent candidates to fairly compete; increases voter choice.
STV is a voter empowering system. Do not expect a wave of support to come from our elected politicians. In Ireland, where STV is used, the politicians held two referendums to get rid of the system. Both times the public voted to keep it. As more people become aware of the advantages, support increases. Support this initiative for progressive change to our democratic system.
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Dear Editor:
I always read the RCMP report, and “A Day in Court,” as it gives you a good idea of how many bad actors – and some are horrible – are in our beloved area. This particular time, I observed how the judge short-changed you and the law-abiding citizens that are the back bone of this great country. I read the summary twice to ensure what I perceived as being correct: that this man’s alcohol content was 200 mg, a mere two-and-a-half times over the legal limit. The defendant received a patsy sentence, plus a huge $100 fine. It’s either a misprint or the judge was smoking the wrong tobacco.
Just to give you an example of our grossly inef-ficient judicial system, a man whom I know person-ally in Cranbrook had to make a quick, short trip and failed to click his belt. Sure enough, he was nailed and fined $175. That’s right, 175 bucks.
Now, was he a severe threat to the driving pub-lic? Maybe to himself for possible injury. Whereas, the defendant was a serious threat, actually a time bomb, possibly crippling or killing numerous innocent peo-ple. He gets a disgusting — for lack of a better word — meaningless fine. Obviously, the right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing. Our judicial system is virtually non-existent for you and me. It’s designed
for the criminal and the majority of the misguided and money-hungry lawyers. History has proven this time and time again.
There’s been a lot of noise lately on the two-for-one policy, which is rather unbelievable and has been going on for decades. There’s no doubt who the insti-gators of this major swindle were. It’s a direct avenue to extending the trials and hearings. This adds time for the lawyer fees and extends their hands into the gold pot. You would think the politicians would be ashamed of being part of this misnomer from day one. Really, is this something to be proud of? It makes you want to barf.
You would think it would be embarrassing to re-alize you had been sucked in and sweet-talked into this misguided scheme. Now, the would-be judicial systems and politicians are jubilant that they finally saw the light and are in the final stages of aborting this gross misdemeanor. Hooray for our side – it’s about time. Mind you, it took decades for it to come about. Maybe now, they will realize who the good guys are and start working for us. We’re paying the shot and deserve to be first in all aspects of the system. But that’s not always been the case.
G. GuimontFairmont Hot Springs
Dear Editor:
The Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce is pleased to report that this past weekend has been blessed with great weather, golfing and skiing.
The valley enjoyed a strong start to the season with most of our accommodators, restaurants, stores and retail services reporting robust business over this Eas-ter weekend.
We are fortunate to have many friends and repeat customers from Alberta and the prairies that are only three hours from our valley.
Our hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, golf courses, ski areas, national park and other natural at-
tractions continue to provide the business activity and employment needed for our valley.
The grass is turning green and the back country snow is starting to melt for those who like to hike.
Please give either the Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre a call at 888-347-9331 (our website address is www.RadiumHotSprings.com) or the Columbia Valley Visitor Centre at 250-342-2844 for the latest updates on Columbia Valley hiking trails, fishing and other outdoor activities and local area business infor-mation.
Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
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April 17, 2009 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9
Pete’s Marina will expand boat launchBy Sally WaddingtonPioneer Staff
Expect to see more organized use of the boat launch under Athalmer bridge this summer.
Doug McIntosh, the owner of the land and the marina lease, approached council last December with an idea to clear up congestion at Invermere’s main boat launch facility.
Between May and September, Pete’s Marina will of-fer a secure boat storage facility for up to 60 vessels. The storage area will use existing fences, but the height of the fences will increase to six feet. Thirteen large Black Ash trees will be planted around the compound.
In addition, Pete’s Marina will offer a boat con-cierge service that will use a lift to transfer boats from the storage into the water.
Mr. McIntosh will continue to provide public park-
ing on his land to enable public use of the launch.“It was absolute insanity last summer,” Mr. Mc-
Intosh told council. “I think we can do a better job.
We might fall on our face but I’d like to have a shot at this.”
Council voted on Tuesday to allow a two-year temporary use permit for the land. However, three amendments were made to the application.
Mayor Gerry Taft stipulated that the storage only be used between May and September, and required a $500 annual rent for use of the district’s lane ways around the land.
Councillor Spring Hawes asked that no criteria be placed on who could use the service so it was available to the general public.
The vote passed four to one. Councillor Hawes did not support the overall lease.
“I think our long-term direction should be towards managing the traffic on the lake. I feel we should be doing that now, rather than move in a direction we will have to undo at a later time,” Ms. Hawes said.
During summer, the marina houses multiple leisure craft.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEBYLAW AMENDMENTS - WINDERMERE
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an appli-cation by Barbara Moller to amend the Lake Windermere Offi cial Community Plan and theUpper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendments will change the desig-nation of the existing three lots to allow residential use. The subject properties are located on Birch Street in Windermere as shown on the attached map and legally described as:
• Amended Lot 3 (See 186103I), Block E, District Lot 8, Kootenay District, Plan 2975• Lot 4, Block E, District Lot 8, Kootenay District, Plan 2975• Lot 5, Block E, District Lot 8, Kootenay District, Plan 2975
Bylaw No. 2144 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 2061, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2009 (Windermere /Moller)” will change the OCP designation of the properties from C, General Commercial to R-SF, Residential Low Density.
Bylaw No. 2145 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 230, 2009 (Windermere / Moller)”will change the zoning designation of the properties from C-1, Community Commercial Zone to R-1, Single Family Residential Zone and R-2, Two Family Residential Zone.
A public hearing will be held at: WINDERMERE COMMUNITY HALL 4726 North Street Windermere BC TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm
The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the District of Invermere.
If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing:
• inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK offi ce in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday;
• mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or• present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.
SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING
All written submissions are public information pursuant tothe Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
This notice is not an interpreta tion of the Bylaw. For moreinformation, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at250.489.0314 or toll free at 1.888.478.7335.
Andrew McLeod, ManagerPlanning & Development ServicesApril 3, 2009
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As the warmer weather arrives, so do the ticks. Interior Health reminds people to take steps to
prevent tick bites, especially if walking or hiking in tall grass or wooded areas.
Ticks are tiny bugs that feed on the blood of humans and ani-mals and can sometimes transmit disease.
Kent Kebe, manager of the Radium Visitor Centre, said they have been getting reports that the ticks seem to be worse this year.
The best protection is to wear appropriate clothing in areas where ticks may be present, es-pecially from May to November. Anyone spending time outdoors in tall grass or wood-ed areas should take precautions:
• Walk on cleared trails wherever possible when walking in tall grass or woods.
• Wear a hat, long sleeves and pants, and light co-loured clothing.
• Tuck pant legs into socks or boots.• Put insect repellent containing DEET on all un-
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• Carefully check clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live.
• Regularly check household pets for ticks. If you find a tick on yourself or your pet, follow
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• Use needle nose tweezers to gently grasp the tick close to the skin.
• Without squeezing, pull the tick straight out.
• After removal, clean the area with soap and water.
• If you find one tick, check very carefully for others.
• Notify your doctor if you notice any rash or ex-perience fevers, chills or muscle aches.
If you have concerns about a tick or need assis-tance removing a tick, please contact your family doc-tor or visit a walk-in medical clinic.
For more information, contact your local public health office or visit www.interiorhealth.ca.
Tick season is here
>> >>EncoreWhat’s happening in theColumbia Valley
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MOVIE REVIEW
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Out & AboutYour Weekly Guide
to What’s Happening
Around the Columbia Valley
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ROCKERS AT BUD’S
Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.
What does ARTmean to you?
Art From the Heart • Pynelogs Cultural CentreArt From the Heart: Part 5 · Open daily from 11 am to 4 pm.
Pynelogs Café Open • Wed to Sun 11 am - 4 pmBuild a House for Community Birds • WorkshopSaturday April 18, 10 – 1 pm.
Montreal Guitar Trio Concert • Christ Church TrinityFriday April 17 at 7:30 pm.
KAIN FILM FEST
The second annual Conrad Kain Mountain Film Night will
take place at J. Alfred Laird School on Friday, April 24th. This painting of the storied mountaineer by the noted
local artist Pat Bavin will be raffled off as a fundraiser.
See Page 18 for more!
KAIN FILM FEST
The second annual Conrad Kain Mountain Film Night will
take place at J. Alfred Laird School on Friday, April 24th. This painting of the storied mountaineer by the noted
local artist Pat Bavin will be raffled off as a fundraiser.
See Page 18 for more!
Reviewed byBrian Geis
I like Woody Allen. In fact, I like Woody Allen so much I’ve seen most of his movies and even own some of his published work. I think he is funny . . . very funny.
Cassandra’s Dream, however, is not one of his funny movies. It’s a morality tale involving two good-hearted, working-class brothers, played by Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell, who make one wrong, fateful decision.
The sons of a weak father who are pushed by their mother to identify with their more suc-
cessful uncle, the two broth-ers have dreams and aspira-tions that exceed their ability to actually achieve them.
Driven on the one hand by a love interest (played by Hay-ley Atwell) and on the other by mounting gambling debts, the two brothers appeal to their rich uncle for financial help.
Uncle Howard (played by Tom Wilkinson) is willing to help, if the brothers can solve one of his own problems: quiet an accountant who is threatening to bring down his financial house of cards.
In Greek mythology, Cassan-
dra was granted the gift of prophecy by Apollo, but, when she did not return his love, he placed on her the curse that no one would believe her predictions. In the film, the two brothers name their sailboat (which represents their dream for the leisure life) Cassandra’s Dream after a dog that had won at the races.
The film, beautifully shot on the streets of Lon-don and the surrounding countryside, is an example of Allen’s preoccupation with morality, ethics and ex-istential themes.
Slow to develop, the picture draws the viewer in as the plot twists and thickens. By the midway point, you will be dying to find out how the plot will resolve itself.
Music • visual arts • dining • Bar scene • entertainMent • perforMance arts
Movie Review: Cassandra’s Dream
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• Closed until May 13th.
Friday, April 17th:
• 7 p.m.: Montreal Guitar Trio at Christ Church Trinity. For info: 250-342-4423.• 7:30 p.m.: Ben Atherton-Zeman and his performance, “Voices of Men – a One-Man Play Working to End Men’s Violence Against Women” at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Donations to the Women’s Services of the Family Resource Centre would be gratefully accepted at the door. NB: The performance includes scenes depicting violence against women.
Saturday, April 18th:
• 10 a.m.: Wings Over the Rockies Build a House for Community Birds workshop at the Community Greenhouse. For info: 250-342-0539.• 26th Annual David Thompson Secondary School Big Band Dance. Tickets available from Dave’s Book Bar, Sears, and any senior band member. For info: Greg Constable at 250-342-9213, ext. 136.• Experienced Trail Runner Camp at Nipika Mountain Resort. Tips, yoga, lunch, Parks Canada presentation, cross-fit session and training schedule included to get you trained for the Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run on May 30th. For info: 250-342-2074. • UFC 97 and Ring Girl Tryouts at Bud’s Bar & Lounge. For info: 250-342-2965.
Monday, April 20th:
• 7:30 p.m.: Friends of Kootenay National Park AGM at Radium Visitor Centre.
Tuesday, April 21st:
• Quebec soul band Madcaps at Bud’s Bar & Lounge. For info: 250-342-2965.
Wednesday, April 22nd
• 7:30 p.m.: Food Matters: The Importance of Our Community Greenhouse by Lin Steedman. The lecture is part of the Wild Voices Speaker Series at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Admission $7, students free.• Kootenay Savings would like to challenge you to walk or carpool to work on Earth Day. Visit the bank to make an Earth Day pledge and take part in our clothing swap. For info: 250-342-6961.
Thursday, April 23rd:
• 9 a.m.: Ministry of Forest Fire Suppression free refresher course at Brisco Community Hall. For info: [email protected].
Friday, April 24th:
• 9:15 a.m.: Learning From the Land – Linda Peterat and Stacy Friedman lecture at the Community Greenhouse. For info: 250-342-0539.• 4:30-7 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m.: Ladies’ Night Out “Celebrating Women” at Pamper Yourself Spa. Free admission. For info: 250-341-6266.• 5:30 p.m.: Crop Night at Scrappy-Do’s. Please call 250-342-7238 to reserve your spot.• 7 p.m.: Second Annual Conrad Kain Mountain Film Night at J. Alfred Laird School. Tickets $12 adults, children under eight free.
Saturday, April 25th:
• 10 a.m. to noon: Valley Pride Day, valley-wide clean-up day from Edgewater to Canal Flats, sponsored by Columbia Valley Service Clubs Alliance. For info: Steve at 250-342-3825 or Milt at 250-342-3353.• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Grand Opening of the Community Greenhouse. Guided tours, food for sale, prizes, expert gardeners’ advice. Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. with Invermere and Windermere Children’s Choir. For info: 250-342-0539.• 1 p.m.: Kain Krank Bouldering Festival at J. Alfred Laird School. For info: www.conradkain.com.• Columbia Valley Cycling Society Bike and Gear Swap at Invermere Community Centre. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Drop your gear. 1-4 p.m. Come and buy gear. 4-5 p.m. Come get your unsold gear. For info: www.columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org.• Country music star Larry Berrio at Rockies at Riverside, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Tickets $30 show only/$65 including southern BBQ buffet. For
info: 250-345-6346.• Swollen Members at Bud’s Bar. For info: 342-2965.
Sunday, April 26th:
• 9:30 a.m.: Living Roofs and Walls with Geneviève Noel – seminar at the Community Greenhouse. For info: 250-342-0539.• 5 p.m.: Pajama Party at Lake Windermere Alliance Church, Invermere for girls aged 12 to 17. Special guest Charmaine Champion, recording artist and speaker. Cost is $35, including food and drink, concert, speaking session and free gift.
Monday, April 27th:
• 7 p.m.: Ladies’ Night Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Theme: Women Under Construction. Tickets $8. For info: 250-347-7750.• Matt Anderson, blues, roots and rock hybrid, at Copper City Saloon. For info: 250-341-3344.
Tuesday, April 28th:
• Wings Over the Rockies: Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre until May 10th. Artist opening Wednesday, April 29th, 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29th:
• 7 p.m.: An Evening in Niger with Lisa Rohrick at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Free admission.
Thursday, April 30th:
• 7 p.m.: Author Carole Rubin will explain how to go pesticide-free at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Admission is free. For info: 250-341-6898.
Saturday, May 2nd:
• 8 a.m.: Brisco Community Clean Up and Work Bee. For info: [email protected].
Monday, May 4th-Sunday, May 10th:
• Wings Over the Rockies bird festival. Forty-five high-quality, creative and educational events. For info: 250-342-4423.
Tuesday, May 12th:
• Vote in the provincial election. For info: www.elections.bc.ca.
Out & AboutPlease call 250-341-6299
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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar scene • entertainMent • perforMance artsApril 17, 2009 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 13
Eagle Ranch Resort is OPEN for Golf!Social Sunday Men’s Night • Starts Sunday April 26th
Cost: $59.00 per week - $10.00 blind partner best net ball, $10.00 gross skins competitionand $39.00 green fee. Tee Times: Each Sunday between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Friday, April 17th
7:30 p.m.Christ Church Trinity
Tickets $2000 and $1000 (students) Availble at the following locations:
Invermere One Hour Photo, Essentials in Invermere, N’Deco in Radium, Smoking Waters Coffee Shop in Fairmont.
Submitted by Debbie FentonOn Top Productions
Montreal rockers the Madcaps will per-form at Bud’s Bar & Lounge on April 21st.
The band has just come home to Canada from an amazing tour in France and you can feel their European vibe in the new sound. They rock!
Bud’s is doing a great service to our community by not charging a cover – call it the Bud’s Stimulus Package! This affords the community the chance to come out and connect, enjoy the fantastic venue that Bud’s is and have an evening that isn’t going to empty out the wallet.
As a promoter, I can enthusiastically say Bud’s is the place to really get your groove on. So come down and let go of the day’s worries and fill your world with the love that only great live music provides.
The Madcaps released their third album, Kiss The Lions in February 2008.
In it, they display all the controlled agression and leonine grace associated with the king of the jungle. It marks them as a band to be reckoned with.
Two earlier albums, 2003’s Whole World and 2006’s High, and extensive cross-coun-try touring (seven tours and over 600 gigs under their belt) have already earned this hard-working posse a loyal fan base across Canada.
They also scored commercial rock and college radio play and Musique Plus and MuchMusic exposure for such tracks and videos as No Way Out and What Goes On.
The Madcaps’ audience now stands to expand dramatically with Kiss The Lion, a disc which truly captures the fiery energy that has made them such favourites on the club circuit.
Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Fré-déric Pellerin formed Madcaps back in 1997. The group has undergone personnel changes since then, as well as a gradual shift in sonic emphasis.
“When we started, it was more funky and bluesy, but it is now more rock,” explained Fré-déric.
Montreal rock band comes to Bud’s Bar
ROCKIES AT RIVERSIDESATURDAY, APRIL 25TICKETS: ROCKIES AT RIVERSIDE 250.345.6346
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From left: the Madcaps are René de Montigny, Frédéric Pellerin, Jonathan Gagné and Marie-Anne Arsenault.
April 17, 2009 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 15
READY, SET, LEARNChildren born in 2005 and 2006 and their parents/guardians
are invited to your local elementary schoolPlease check specifi c dates and times for each school below
Enjoy……• story time • parent information session • snack,
• meet teachers and early childhood specialists
All children will receive a special book andparents will receive a resource kit
Windermere Elementary School; Wed., April 22, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.Register by phoning: 250-342-6640
Eileen Madson Primary School; Tuesday, April 28, 9:00 a.m.Register by phoning: 250-342-9315
Martin Morigeau Elementary School; Tuesday, May 5, 9:30 a.m.Register by phoning: 250-349-5665
To assist with planning, please advise the school if your child has any food allergies
Sponsored by: Ministry of Education, Ministry of Children and Family
Development, Ministry of Health Services
Hosted by:School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) in partnership with
the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.
DAPPER’S LANDING IS NOW OPEN!
Dapper’s Landing (formerly The Atrium) is the Valley’s newest family dining destination. Chefs Lara and Adrian McCormack’s menu includes flavourful selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner and special menus just for kids!
Come for a grilled burger, a Black Angus steak, or one of our signature dishes—cioppino, baby back ribs, antipasti, and much more. We look forward to serving you soon.
Located at the Riverside Golf Course Clubhouse (250.345.6346). Everyone is welcome! Images courtesy Windermere Valley Historical Society.
Th ank You…so much to all who helped make the
2009 Windermere Community Easter Egg Hunt so special and successful!
• AG Foods• Bargain Store• Bill Ayrton• Bunny Turner• Cain Family• Cam & Eloise Berry• Cindy Culmer• Columbia Cycle• Columbia Valley Trading
Company• Dairy Queen• Dobel Family• Fairmont Hot Springs Resort• Farside Pub• Grant’s Foods• Grace and Wilf Gedcke• Great Canadian Dollar• Inside Edge• It’s A Wrap• Lambert Kipp
• Monkey’s Uncle• Pharmasave• Quality Bakery• Race Trac Gas• Red Eye Rental• Ron & Rosemary Clarke• Rona• Scrappy-Do’s• Skookum Inn Restaurant• Sobeys• Source• Syndicate• The Mercantile• Tim Hortons• Town & Country Property
Management• Valley Peak• Windermere Pantry• Windermere Valley
Golf Course
Sincerely, the Windermere Community Association
OPEN FOR BUSINESS – NDP candidate Norm Macdonald flung open the doors of his Invermere cam-paign office in Parkside Place on April 9th, and celebrat-ed with a gathering of his supporters.
Nancy Tegart, 96, shared her life lessons with the Co-lumbia River-Revelstoke MLA, ahead of the May 12th provincial election.
Photo by Sally Waddington
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ELECTIONS BCSHORT-TERM WORK WITH LONG-TERM IMPACT.
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GET PUMPED TODAYWhy should we pump out septic tanks?- Avoid costly repairs, regular maintenance is cost effective
compared to replacing your septic system- It could stop working at the most inconvenient time
(middle of winter, or a party, etc)- Save the environment, a full (or malfunctioning) tank
could saturate and pollute the surrounding area, including creeks, ponds, and lakes. This could give off a
foul smell, affecting the neighbourhood- Tanks close to the surface could freeze during
the winter months if not used regularly- Septic tanks not used regularly also tend to
fi ll quicker as the bacterial action stops working when not used (part time user should have their tanks pumped just as often as full-time users)
- Your septic system is designed to last a very long time if maintained properly
TANKS SHOULD BE PUMPED EVERY 3 YEARS For More Info:
Contact Bruce of Dehart Sewer & Drain Ltd. 250-347-9803
By Sally WaddingtonPioneer Staff
Did you know that it takes around 300 years for a disposable diaper to biodegrade?
That means that since dispos-able diapers came on the market some 60 years ago, not a single one has ever truly been “disposed”.
New moms Crissy Stavrakov and Melissa Loverock are trying to do something about diaper trash on a local level.
The two friends started a busi-ness, HoneyBugs Cloth Diapers, in February. Starting from $18 per diaper, Crissy and Melissa will hand make customized diapers for your little one.
The customer can choose the size and colour of the diapers, which can be made from natural products such as hemp, bamboo and cotton using the FattyCakes pattern.
“The pattern is tested and loved by thousands of moms,” Melissa said.
Stay-at-home mom Melissa and her husband Sean, an electrician, had their first child Trevor 13 months ago.
A registered nurse, Crissy is married to physician Chris Gooch and they have a one-year-old daughter, Mya.
Crissy explained why she first tried cloth diapers when Mya was five months old.
“There is an ease to using disposable diapers, but I always felt really guilty,” Crissy said.
“The environment is in the forefront of all of our minds and it’s a small piece that I thought my family could do.”
Melissa tried the first cloth diaper on Trevor when he was three months old.
“I found that Trevor had more blow-outs in the disposables than the cloth,” she explained. “I found
that the micro fleece in the cloth dia-per held onto the contents of the diaper better then the disposables.”
So the two friends started spending time sewing cloth diapers together.
“We started sewing for own kids and our friends’ kids eight months ago,” Melissa said.
“Then we decided a couple of months ago to start offering them on a broader scale,” Crissy said.
Since then, the two have honed their basic home-economics sewing skills.
“It took a little trial and error but we’ve come to perfect our diaper sew-ing,” Crissy added.
Now they are offering cloth diapers to moms around the Columbia Valley.
“We already have a lot of local sup-port in our baby group circle but not from pregnant moms or moms with older children,” Crissy pointed out.
As well as being better for the en-vironment, cloth diapers are better for the child’s and the mother’s skin.
And they’re economical. It can cost up to $3,000 to dress a child in disposable diapers from birth to potty training.
But cloth diapers can cost as little as $100 to $500 for three years. And they can be reused on other chil-dren.
To order HoneyBugs Cloth Diapers, call 250-342-0797 or look for the HoneyBugs group on Facebook.
New moms start cloth diaper business
Melissa Loverock, left, with Trevor, and Crissy Stavrakov, with Mya, love sewing together.
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Mountaineers and film lovers rejoice: the Conrad Kain Mountain Film Night has become an annual event, and the second installment promises a feast of films – nearly four hours of mountain adventure – on Friday, April 24th.
Festival director and famous Canadian mountain-eer Pat Morrow said the evening is comprised of local premieres from the best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. It is presented by the Conrad Kain Centennial Society, which helps raise money for and awareness of this year’s centennial of the arrival in Canada of the storied mountain guide and Wilmer resident.
Two of the longer films this year are his favourites, Mr. Morrow said. In Borealis, filmmaker Frank Wolf embarks on a 3000-kilometre canoe journey from Winnipeg to Ontario to raise awareness about the vul-nerability of the Boreal forest.
“This is very much a hand-made film, written, shot, edited and narrated by one person, who appears in the film along with his somewhat reluctant paddling
partner,” Mr. Morrow commented. “It’s a heavy-duty backwoods trip put together in a lighthearted way.”
Journey of a Red Fridge is the story of a 17-year-old boy named Hari Rai and his extraordinary journey through the Himalayan mountains of Nepal.
This slow-moving film gives the viewer an intimate look at the tough life of a porter through Hari’s eyes.
Sandwiched between these two films, Mr. Morrow said, are a range of peppy mountaineering, unicycling, big mountain skiing and environmental films that will both entertain and inspire.
Artist Pat Bavin (also a CKCS member) has creat-ed a Kain-themed painting (see left and page 11) and donated it to the society as a fundraiser. Raffle tickets will go on sale on the eve of the Conrad Kain Moun-tain Film Night, April 24th, and continue to sell until the draw on July 11th at the Conrad Kain Memorial Cairn unveiling ceremony in Wilmer. Tickets will be available through the Kain website (www.conradkain.com), as well as at Bavin Glassworks and Columbia Valley Trading Company in Invermere.
Door prizes range from overnight passes to Alpine Club of Canada mountain huts, to a backpack from Ortovox Canada, and a stunning, framed aerial photo of the Bugaboos by photographer John Scurlock.
Mike Mortimer, president of the UIAA and a representative of the Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC, will be a presenter.
A brief talk on Conrad Kain’s life and times and a selection of films from the festival will be shown to the students of J. Alfred Laird prior to the evening’s program.
This year, a climber’s meet — the Kain Krank Bouldering Festival — will be held the day after the film festival in the same location. Mike Baker ([email protected]), a CKCS member, is organizing the event.
Six lucky kids will be chosen to spend three days and two nights at Conrad Kain Hut in the Bugaboos.
Plus 15 more, Pat Morrow said, will be chosen to hike in to Appleby campground area above the hut to be exposed to the spectacular scenery, which he hopes will trigger a natural desire to come back for more with family and friends.
About Conrad Kain
Conrad Kain was a mountaineer and a man of na-ture. He had many admirable characteristics, which included a positive attitude, friendly demeanour, physical strength and ability to find his way to the top of nearly everything he laid his eyes on.
The CKCS thanks the Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation in Banff which has, once again, provided a grant to support the efforts to educate the public about Conrad Kain’s legacy.
The Kain Krank Bouldering Festival is a fun day out for climbers of all abilities. On April 25th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Conrad Climbing Wall at Laird School, participants will learn new skills, be challenged on the wall and will have a chance to win one of many draw prizes. Although the event is primarily non-competitive, there will be a challenge for participants with a competitive nature. This is one of many events involved in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Kain’s arrival in Canada. The price of admission is $10 for adults and $5 for
students. All of the funds raised will support the Conrad Kain Climbing Wall and the Conrad Kain Centennial Society.
According to organizer Mike Baker, bouldering is mentally and physically challenging and, most importantly, fun.
“Last year, I participated in a bouldering com-petition and had a blast!” Mr. Baker said. “This year, I decided to organize a bouldering event at the Con-rad Kain Climbing wall in order for local climbers to experience the fun. Bouldering is ropeless rock
climbing at heights that will usually not result in injury if the boulderer should fall. I enjoy both the mental and physical challenges that bouldering offers. I find that, more often than not, the most creative (and flexible!) climber fares better than the climber with greater strength and physical ability.
“Bouldering generates an extremely positive and social atmosphere among climbers. I love the coop-eration of climbers who gather to solve a problem. In such an atmosphere camaraderie is easily achieved among climbers who may have only just met.”
What’s the Kain Krank Bouldering Festival?
Conrad Kain Mountain Film Night coming
Norm Macdonald, Golden, New Democratic Party
Tourism and forestry are vital industries in the Columbia Valley, and both these industries have been hit hard. This has had serious consequences for the area, with the loss of jobs affecting not only individual families but the wider community.
It is during these tough times that our economic development plans are put to the test, where we see just how effective our strategies were. One of the best economic development strategies is to ensure that we retain the jobs that we have, and work to protect exist-ing industries that have provided economic opportu-nities for our communities for so long. Too many jobs have been lost in forestry.
The forest industry is in crisis in British Columbia. Previous governments understood the value of this in-dustry and they understood the role that government plays in promoting policy that supports and protects this industry. Unfortunately, the Campbell govern-ment has taken the completely opposite approach, leaving forest-dependent communities in the lurch.
We can diversify economy by supporting other struggling industries, such as agriculture and the arts. A few simple things could be done to make it easier for farmers and other agricultural producers to make a living. And cultural activities in our communities have proven to be very successful economic generators.
We also have to be sure that we put in place both social and physical infrastructure. These are the ame-nities that encourage lifestyle entrepreneurs to move to our communities and develop their businesses here. We need to address the lack of childcare, the short-comings in seniors’ care, and the lack of access to broadband internet in rural areas that can keep people from choosing this area for their businesses.
Building a vibrant and diversified economy re-quires a real economic plan. A plan should protect existing jobs and work to provide the necessary public infrastructure to promote a healthy lifestyle. That will draw entrepreneurs who have the choice to live any-where but will choose to live here.
Mark McKee, Revelstoke, Liberal Party
Let’s be realistic: fostering a more diverse economy is the work of years, not months. However, there are things that we can do to improve. The most important thing is fostering entrepreneurism. We need to encour-age people who have great ideas. Only the Liberals have the policies of reducing taxes and red tape. The NDP, with its high-taxation policies and ideological blinkers, is not equipped to foster and nurture a busi-ness environment. Encouraging the establishment of green industries in our riding is extremely important. Green energy is key — something opponents of IPPs
may not wish to hear. Not only should we continue to consider thoughtful, sustainable and low-impact IPPs, but our municipalities and existing forestry companies should consider working together on co-generation plants that use wood chips and sawdust to generate electricity. I’m not certain which budding, green in-dustries might locate here, but, unless we begin now, we could see them developed in other parts of B.C. We must sell them on our lifestyle, our natural envi-ronment, and the availability of clean, green power. (Note: The David Suzuki Foundation buys its power from the Alkokolex IPP near Revelstoke.) We should continue promoting exports of our timber products to other markets like China. We should be producing a wider range of wood products designed for the truly environmentally aware. Encouraging higher utilisa-tion of fibre and a strong commitment to bioenergy will provide incentives to invest and prepare for our economic rebound. B.C.’s forest industry will recover faster and go further. Look at this great region and province. It’s an extremely desirable place to be. The premier has made a commitment to double tourism by 2015. The B.C. Liberals have more than doubled the tourism budget to approximately $60 million. We’re having the greatest sporting event in the world next year and it will pay huge dividends. We’re rebuilding our economy and creating jobs — challenging and ex-citing times, working together on positive solutions.
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E I G H T W E E K S • E I G H T E D I T I O N S • E I G H T I S S U E S • T H E C A N D I D A T E S R E S P O N D
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The Vanier Institute of the Family says the aver-age level of household debt in Canada has now risen to $90,000 – $24,800 more than the average annual household income. Among the biggest contributors to personal debt? Credit cards.
Obviously, owing more than your income is rarely a good way to achieve financial independence. So if you find yourself having difficulty staying ahead of your bills, take heart. There are ways to reduce your debt and take back control of your finances. Here are four simple steps to help get you started.
Assess your situation
The first step to getting out of debt is to assess your current situation. Answer the following ques-tions for yourself: what debts do I owe? When are they due? At what rate of interest? After you’ve compiled a catalogue of your obligations, ask yourself how much you can reasonably put toward each of those debts each month. Writing this information down will put your situation into perspective, and provide you with a road map for regaining control of your finances.
Control spending
It’s hard to reduce your debt without setting limits on your spending. Give yourself a specific amount of money to spend each week on essentials as well as mis-cellaneous expenses. Withdraw this amount in cash at the beginning of the week—do not use credit cards! Once you’ve spent your allowance, you’re done for the week. This “get tough” approach will slowly wean you off of credit.
Track your spending
To prevent yourself from sliding into debt again, you must understand how you got into trouble in the first place. You can do this by tracking your expenses for a specific time period—say, one month. Keep a small notepad with you and make a note of every dol-lar that leaves your wallet. Once you see how you’re spending your money, you’ll be in a better position to change spending habits and trim unnecessary ex-penses.
Consider a consolidation loan
If your debts are substantial, consider a consolida-tion loan. By lumping smaller debts into a single, large debt, you can keep better track of your progress. More
importantly, consolidation loans are often available at lower rates of interest than credit cards and other loans. That could help you shave months off your pay-ment schedule.
Be wary off consolidation addiction, however! Consolidation addiction has been created by cheap and easy credit from banks and mortgage brokers. In-dividuals spend money they don’t have, get depressed at how long it will take to pay it off, consolidate the debt against their house and great rates and generous terms and then start all over again.
Staying debt-free over the long term
Understand that financial freedom isn’t a one-time event. Rather, it is an ongoing process that requires pa-tience and discipline. In the end, whether you’re suc-cessful or not at reducing your debt depends largely on making a lifelong commitment to being responsible with your money.
Consult an accountant or financial advisor
If you are having trouble managing your house-hold debt and would like to get back on track there are plenty of money coaches, accountants, financial advi-sors and other professionals that are trained to help.
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Last Thursday Grade 7 students at Windermere Ele-mentary were the first to receive a visit from the Fact Cat, accompanied by David Thompson Secondary School’s Youth Action Team.
The high-school students answered a wide range of questions about high school from the Grade 7 students who will start there in the fall.
The Fact Cat is part of East Kootenay Addiction Ser-vices’ School Prevention Program and will visit Martin Morigeau Elementary in Canal Flats, J. Alfred Laird Elementary in Invermere and Edgewater Elementary over the coming weeks. Accompanying the high-school students are East Kootenay Services Society’s Youth Addic-tions Counsellor Maxine Jones and high-school drug and alcohol prevention officer Shelley Chaney.
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Invermere to build a disc golf courseBy Sally WaddingtonPioneer Staff
Pothole Park could have a free frisbee or “disc” golf course installed before it is completed in October.
Last week council discussed the idea and agreed it would be a great contribution to the park.
“I am as excited about disc golf as I am about the rest of Pothole Park,” said Mayor Gerry Taft. “It is a small amount of money and it’s such a unique thing.”
Local disc golf enthusiast Jesse Tomalty got the idea going. After playing a home-made course off Westside Road south of Invermere, Jesse thought it’d be a good idea to build a course closer to home. He ap-proached the Lake Windermere District Lions Club,
who were excited about the idea but couldn’t find a suitable location.
Last summer Tim Goldie heard about Jesse’s idea and offered to start a petition at his restaurant, Peppi’s Pizzeria. More than 150 people signed the petition.
“There are already lots of people into disc golf,” Tim said. “It’s a great spot for frisbee golf. It’s right in the centre of town and there are some nice trees. It would be a destination.”
The idea brought the attention of a Parson man, Infinity Solstice. Infinity operates a disc golf course at Go Organic Sports Ranch in Parson, just south of Golden. With input from Jesse and Tim, Infinity sub-mitted to the District of Invermere a plan and budget for a disc golf course in Pothole Park.
The nine-hole course would be built in the south-ern, deepest part of the park. There would be no cost to participate, but players would bring their own fris-bees. Directional arrows and benches would mark the tee-off points and some kind of target would mark the “hole”.
“It will help make Pothole Park alive and active,” said Mayor Taft when council reviewed the plan at a special meeting on Wednesday, April 1st. “Free recre-ation is also exciting. The more recreational activities we have, the better.”
The District hopes to find $34,100 in surplus funding for the Pothole Park project to build the course this year. Failing that, the disc golf project would be pushed back to next year.
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The RDEK is soliciting interest from members of the public to represent the Columbia Valley (Electoral Areas F & G) on the RDEK’s Board of Variance. The preferred candidate will have experience in land use planning, land development or the construction industry and be willing to occasionally travel to Cranbrook to attend meetings.
The Board of Variance is a decision-making body that consid-ers minor variances to bylaws to relieve hardship or extendnon-conforming uses. The operation of the Board is governed by the Local Government Act and RDEK bylaws. The Board is composed of three members, one from each RDEK subregion. There is presently a vacancy for the Columbia Valley position.
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On Tuesday, Invermere Fire Department received another $45,000 for its rescue vehicle through the Lake Windermere District Lions Club’s Road to Rescue cam-paign.
Another $12,000 was donated by the Regional Dis-trict of East Kootenay last week, taking the current total up to $125,000.
According to Lake Windermere District Lions Foun-dation president Rick Hoar, the latest funding announce-ments mean the organization is well on its way to raising the $475,000 it needs.
“Right now, as it stands, we have a little over $125,000, which includes money in the bank and com-mitted funds,” he said. “We have another $120,000 pres-ently in applications before various groups. Our strategy this year is to apply for grants where matching funds can be applied as well as local fundraisers,” he said. “The lo-
cal community is coming on strong this year with various events planned, with every second weekend in May, June and July having something. There has been a shortfall in large company support towards the campaign.”
Top: the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary donated $20,000. From left: Tom McNeil, Invermere Fire De-partment; Liz Hercina, Evelyn Baertschi and Mariane Comis, Invermere Health Care Auxiliary; Rick Hoar, Lake Windermere District Lions Club; and Roger Ek-man, Invermere Fire Department.
Bottom: the Columbia Basin Trust donated $25,000 through the Community Development Program. From left: Tom McNeil and Roger Ekman, Invermere Fire De-partment; Katherine Hamilton, Columbia Basin Trust; and Rick Hoar, Lake Windermere District Lions Club.
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New café opens beside Interior World By Sally WaddingtonPioneer Staff
A new coffee shop opened be-side Interior World on 7th Avenue, Invermere, on Wednesday, April 8th.
Kootenay Coffee on Main is an offshoot of Kootenay Coffeeworks, the valley favourite located next to Bavin Glassworks on Athalmer Road.
Owner Chris Boulton took over Tex’s Coffeeworks last June when owner Tex Lortscher retired.
“I heard Tex was retiring and I looked at the business and thought it was a good fit,” Chris said.
Now Chris has expanded his coffee shop into a second location in downtown Invermere.
He and business partner Karl Conway, who also owns Interior World, had long thought about it.
“When we purchased Tex’s, we talked about start-ing a café from scratch. We have always planned to open a second one,” Chris said.
The location has been a part of Interior World’s floor space for the past two years, but prior to that it was The Gallery Café. Previous owners Alison Bell and Joyce Hutchinson closed up shop in March 2007 after
seven years of operation.Now the space is a café again.
Kootenay Coffee on Main is more up-scale than Chris’s original café, with leather chairs, handmade wood tables and a rustic log counter.
The menu will be similar, though, with “good, home-cooked fare,” Chris said.
As with Kootenay Coffee Works, Kootenay Coffee on Main will sell favourites like breakfast ba-gels and hearty sandwiches.
With 22 years’ experience in the food and beverage industry, Chris makes all the food himself on-site.
Since coming to the valley in 1993, he has worked as a chef at RK Heliski and Radium Resort.
“I like the valley and it’s condu-cive to my lifestyle,” Chris said.
“I can go home at the end of the day and spend time with my
family.”Kootenay Coffee on Main is open from 7 a.m. to
5 p.m., seven days a week.
After 22 years in the food and beverage industry, café owner Chris Boulton knows his beans.
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For many, the thought of dragging out the vacuum cleaner inspires only groans, but not for Sheldon and Glenda Lindsay.
The couple, owners of Fine Homeservices located just north of Windermere, have just added a whole new avenue to their central vac-uum installation business.
“Our goal is to provide a high level of cus-tomer service to our existing and future clients,” Glenda said.
So when the valley’s main supplier of vac-uum bags and filters went out of business last fall, opening up the retail and repair end of their business seemed only natural for the couple.
A central vacuum system involves in-stalling a vacuum canister and attaching it to pipes which run throughout the walls of a home, like plumbing. According to Glenda, a central ‘vac’ system eliminates the the hassle of carrying around a heavy vacuum, as you simply use the hose and wand.
“It’s also a lot easier on your furnishings and woodwork,” she said. “You’re not bumping into things with the canister and you’re not leaving wheel marks on your hardwood.”
And, Glenda added, Vacuflo central vacuum sys-
tems are environmentally friendly – they use no bags or filters, but are simply vented outside, eliminating the majority of the allergens in your home.
The price isn’t bad, either. According to Glenda, installing a complete central vac system into an aver-age-size home at the time of construction would cost less than $2,000.
Previously, Fine Homeservices only sold and in-stalled central vacuums into homes, whether that meant retrofitting existing homes or putting pipes
in during construction. Now they offer a full range of bags and filters in their home-based showroom.
Fine Homeservices also specializes in vac-uum repairs and is an official warranty depot for Vacuflo, Aqua-Air, Electrolux, Beam, Eu-reka, Sears Kenmore and Broan Nutone.
“Basically we are now covering all aspects of vacuum cleaners – commercial and residen-tial,” Glenda said.
Sheldon and Glenda moved to the valley in 1992 from Saskatchewan. They have one child, Savannah, 15.
The couple opened the company in 2001 after Sheldon learned of the opportunity when he was approached by Vacuflo operations in Calgary and Toronto.
“We really saw a need for it here in the valley with all the new construction,” Glenda
said. The business was successful from the start and has
been growing steadily ever since. Eventually, Glenda said, they would like to open a retail store in down-town Invermere.
For more information on Fine Homeservices call Sheldon or Glenda at 250-342-9207 or visit their showroom located at 1265 Sunridge Road/Highway 93/95, just outside of Windermere.
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Sheldon Lindsay and his wife Glenda are now selling and repairing vacuums at their home outside Windermere. Photo by Cayla Gabruck
April 17, 2009 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27
Submitted by Karen LassenParks Canada
On Wednesday, April 8th, burning conditions were optimal and fire crews and equipment from throughout the Columbia Valley were in place. At noon, Bruce Sundbo, Incident Commander on the Parks Canada Fire Management Team, gave the sig-nal to IGNITE! Jamie Kroeger, Ignition Team Crew Leader, lit her drip torch to the dry grasses.
This set into flame the 100-hectare Redstreak Res-toration Area on the lower bench of Redstreak Moun-tain above Radium Hot Springs. With winds from the northeast fanning the flames, the fire moved progres-sively through this open forest and grassland area.
Water supplies with hose lines were in place. Crews monitored and professionally tended the fire. Helicopter support with a bucket on a long line was used to wet down perimeter areas crews could not
reach with the hose line.The burn was completed by the end of the after-
noon. Good venting conditions lifted the smoke out of the Columbia Valley trench. Patches of unburned grass will serve as natural seed sources for the sur-rounding blackened areas. In 2005, when the area was last burned, green-up occurred within three weeks.
Rick Kubian, Fire and Vegetation Specialist for Kootenay, Yoho and Lake Louise Field Unit, Parks Canada and a research team were very busy gathering fire specific scientific data. This information gathered will be used to plan future prescribed fires with more understanding.
A network of heat sensors and cameras was in place to record surface and subsurface temperatures as well as flame heights throughout the Redstreak study area.
“We are attempting to really fine-tune this pre-scription for burning,” Mr. Kubian commented. “We
want detailed knowledge of the specific fire effects so we can mimic optimal natural fire cycles. This will best serve to maintain the open historic forest-grasslands previously found extensively in the Columbia Valley.”
If burn temperatures become too high and deeply scorch the soil, he said, it can hinder native bunch-grass establishment.
This Restoration Area will be burned every five years. The goals are to maintain Bighorn Sheep habi-tat and reduce the risk of wildfire to the Village of Radium. The upper slopes of Redstreak Mountain are also planned for a prescribed fire, with planning and fireguard placement work currently being done.
The area was open to the public immediately after the burn and is as safe as any wildland area can be.
To Radium and Columbia Valley residents, a big thank you is extended for the support and tolerance of the thinning and pile burning work done during the past winter.
Redstreak ready after prescribed burn
IGNITE!—Parks Canada’s Karen Lassen snapped these photos of the pres-cibed burn of the 100-hectare Redstreak Restoration Area to maintain Big-horn Sheep habitat and reduce the risk of wildfire to the Village of Radium. The area is ready for use again and should be green again in as little as three weeks. Photos submitted by Parks Canada
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On a wet, grey, snowy Sunday in March the Jibs and Rails snowboard contest took place at Fairmont Hot Springs. Despite the rain down low in the valley, spirits were not dampened as preparation and warm-ups for the competition took place. After a strong warm-up from all the riders, the contest started at noon. The snowboarders were split up into three age categories: 12 and under, 13-16 and 17+. With strong levels of riding in all groups, the standard was set high right from the start. The cloud was looming and the snow was falling but the contest was heating up.
Snowboarders in the 12 and under age group went first, with almost all tackling and riding the bigger rails. Some of the smaller riders were the same height as the rails but that didn’t stop them. Young snow-boarders Oliver Orchiston and Maxim Bouianova re-ally impressed the judges, stepping up the contest and laying it all on the line in the search for victory.
Competition in the 13-16 age group was highly anticipated, with the level of riding being pushed after each run through the park. Local snowboarders Adam Elwakeel and Colby Bracken showed that the practice and training were worthwhile, pushing each other all the way down to the last run, with only two points separating them in the final standings.
The eldest age group, 17+, featured local riders John Bianhanc and Phillip Boyer, as well as riders from
Medicine Hat. These riders were the last to drop into the terrain park so the pressure was on after watching the younger riders impress the judges with their bags of tricks. The competitors went all out with everything to win. Local rider John Bianhanc set the standard with a variety of technical rail tricks, while Mike Stadnyk put it all on the line, winning Best Crash and earning the nickname “Method Man” from the judges.
After a good, fun snowboard competition the rid-ers made their way down the mountain to the ski lodge, where the scores were added up and awards were hand-ed out. In the 12 and under category, Noah Scott won first place, while Jon Downey and Kyle Mclean came second and third respectively. Taylor Scott secured victory in the 13-16 age group, with Adam Elwakeel taking second place and Colby Bracken in third. First place in the 17+ age group was won by John Bian-hanc, second place was Mike Stadnyk and third place was local Fairmont snowboarder Phillip Boyer. Other awards were Best Rail Trick, won by John Bianhanc, Best Jib by Noah Scott, King of the Mountain awards given to Oliver Orchiston and Maxim Bouianova, and Mike Stadnyk was awarded Best Crash.
Many thanks to Lone and Peter Harding at Fairmont Ski and Snowboard Rentals, Jeremy at Syn-dicate Boardshop and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for their support and donation of prizes, as well as ev-eryone who helped to make the contest possible. See you next year.
Locals top Fairmont’s Jibs and Rails contest
Taylor Scott was top in the 13-16 age group at Fair-mont’s March snowboarding event. Photo submitted.
Local skiers head to Whistler CupBy Cayla GabruckPioneer Staff
Four local ski teens travelled to Whistler last week to compete with the world’s best 11 to 14-year-old ski racers at the 2009 Whistler Cup.
Martin Grasic, Courtney Hof-fos, Stephen Bagan and Barbara Jenkinson, all members of the Windermere Valley Ski Club, were among 390 athletes chosen to par-ticipate in the annual event held at Whistler Blackcomb Resort.
Martin was as one of nine boys from across the country selected to represent Canada in the event, but he said, the fact that he was joined by three of his teammates, who were picked to compete unofficially, made the experience much better.
“It was lots of fun and a good learning experience,” said 14-year-old Martin Grasic. “It was really fun to have my teammates there, too.”
Now in its 17th year, the Whistler Cup brings hundreds of young athletes from around the world to Canada for what is one of only eight annual world-class international events in the world for skiers aged 11 to 14 years.
All four racers from the area competed in three events, some placing higher than others, but all agree-ing that competing in the Whistler Cup was a great learning experience.
K1 racer, 11-year-old Courtney Hoffos of
Windermere, competed Giant Sla-lom, placing 47th; Slalom, plac-ing 32nd; and 45th in the Kombi course.
The following three racers competed in the K2 category, designed for racers aged 13 to 14.
Barbara Jenkinson, 14, of Invermere, also compet-ed in the Giant Slalom, placing 68th; Slalom, placing 40th; and 50th in the Super G.
Martin Grasic, of Invermere, competed in Sla-
lom, placing 17th; and the Super G and Giant Slalom race. Stephen Bagan, 14, of Invermere, competed in the Slalom, Super G and the Giant Slalom race.
No matter what their individual results, the four still finished on top as Canada claimed the Whistler Cup for the first time since 2007.
This has been a busy season for the four teens.
Just a week before their Whistler Cup debut, Martin and Stephen competed in the President’s Choice Canadian K2 Cham-pionships at Silver Star Mountain Resort in Vernon, B.C. Martin took home a bronze
medal in the Super G race. Barbara competed in the K2 Western Champion-ships held in Jasper. She was named top overall female athlete, finishing with two silver medals and two fourths. Court-ney also competed in the K1 Western Champion-ships.
Igor Zagernik, coach of the Windermere Valley Ski Club, said that he is very proud of the team’s
performance at the Whistler Cup. “I think they all did a really good job just to qual-
ify for this race,” he said. “I am really happy with our club. It is really small, with only 11 kids in the K1 and K2 level, so to have four of them there – that is really good for a small club like ours.”
Top, left to right: Martin Grasic, Courtney Hoffos, Bar-bara Jenkinson and Stephen Bagan travelled to Whis-tler last weekend. Right: Martin was selected to race for Team Canada at the event.
Photos by Cayla Gabruck (above) and Curtis Ritz
By Mike MeadusPanorama Mountain Freeride Club
Can you believe it? Another winter has passed and spring is on the way! Panorama Mountain Fre-eride Club would like to thank Panorama Moun-tain Village for keeping the mountain in great shape for an excellent year of riding.
We saw a few changes this year at Panorama: the moving of the terrain park and ramping up of the slopestyle competition to a freestyle weekend.
The Showoff Freestyle Weekend, held March 13th to 15th, consisted of a Jr. Slopestyle (6-11), Open Slopestyle, (12 and up) and Big Air competition.
The weekend brought B.C. Freestyle team ath-letes, clubs and independent athletes together for a competition which determined the best of the best.
Slopestyle is a mix of rails and jumps and it is up to the athlete to put together the most outstanding
run. In the Big Air competition, athletes hit a jump, getting as high as 35 feet and travelling more than 75 feet from jump to landing. This allows them a huge amount of air time to do manoeuvres.
We would like to congratulate the following lo-cal athletes on their success in the Slopestyle event. Category M2: Gavin Crowley, 3rd; M3: Michael Brush, 1st; M4: Zak Opheim, 4th. Jr. Slopestyle, female: Zoe McGrath, 1st; Isabella Hul, 2nd; As-pen Ranger, 3rd; Mikayla Wood, 4th; and Kaleigh Meadus, 6th. Jr. Slopestyle, male: Elijah Chilton, 4th; Connor Woodworth, 7th; Ethan Wood, 8th; Bradley Thomas, 11th; and Cameron Brush, 13th. Big Air: Seamus White, 4th.
Panorama Mountain Freeride Club is now mov-ing into its third year of operation. Next season we will have two certified “air” coaches and will be run-ning a full park/air program for kids aged 11 and up. This will include jump training, which is critical
for the development and safety of our athletes. Athletes will then compete in B.C. freestyle
events and have the opportunity to move onto the provincial team.
Another addition to our programs will be the Big Mountain Tour. These competitions simulate on a smaller scale the big mountain skiing.
In this competition the athlete starts at a gate at the top of a mountain face and finishes at the bottom, in between facing around 300 metres of vertical drop anywhere from 35 to 50 degrees steep with hits, trees and cliffs featured on the descent. The most creative lines and spectacular skiing win the competition.
Thanks to Panorama Mountain Village for their ongoing support in the development of freestyle skiing in our community. They provide youth with so many winter sport options and what better way to endure the winter than to get out and be active?
Snow Scene: a great year for freestyle skiing
MEMORAIM
In loving memory ofMargaret CaseApril 19, 2003
If tears could build a stairwayAnd memories a lane
We’d climb right up to HeavenAnd bring you home again.
Remembered always,With love.
Ray, Robbie, Chuck, Babe,Heather and families.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium.
Royal Canadian Legion, Invermere Hall rental and catering. Reasonable rates. Contact Sylvia at 250-342-6559.
PAMPER YOURSELF SPA, INVERMERE Ladies’ Night Out. “Celebrating Women”. Ladies, you are invited to dress up and join your women friends for complimentary hors d’oeuvres, martinis, music, prizes and gifts. Demonstrations of latest spa technologies. Friday April 24th , 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm _OR_ 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. By reserved ticket only. Phone or come in to reserve and pick up your tickets. Percentage of sales of gift certificates and products a fundraiser for Windermere Valley Child Care Society, 250-341-6266, 1-877-341-6266. FREE admission.
WINDERMERE LADIES’ CLUBOpening day April 22, 2009
2:00 pm tee off. Come out and golf 18 holes and
stay for wine & cheese.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Options for Sexual Health Clinic in Invermere is looking for volunteers. Interest in sexual health and youth is a must. Commitment is as little or as much as you would like. Contact Crissy Stavrakov, clinic supervisor at 250-341-3241 for more info.
Zehnder’s Local Beef(Free of antibiotics
& growth hormones)Now available at Grant’s Foods
503 – 7th Avenue
Scrapbooking Supplies, local, creative memories consultant for traditional and digital scrapbooking. Call Kathy, 250-270-0254.
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Now with climatecontrolled units.
Call 250-342-3637
380-square-foot garage available immediately. Great contractor location. Reduced to $300/month. Call Mom’s Upholstery, 250-342-0355.
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Attention Contractors! Secure 20-foot storage container in fenced yard. Larger lots also available. Invermere Industrial Park. Call 250-342-2100 or 250-346-3011.
Panache Building, Invermere, BC. Beautiful building near public beach and walking distance to hundreds of condos in Canada’s most perfect four-season town! 2400 feet on main, with two 1200-foot world-class apartments up. Perfect location for restaurant or retail. For info, call 250-342-5525.
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Financial professional looking for other professionals to share space with. I have a great location with excess room. Please call 250-270-0270.
sUITE fOR RENT
One or two bdrm bungalows, by the week or month, (250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.
2 bdrm + den/3rd bdrm, all appliances, 5 mins. from D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $1250/month + util, references required, 403-874-0483.
2 bdrm basement suite w/private entrance, all appliances, 5 mins from D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $950/month + util. References required, available April 1st , 403-874-0483.
Basement studio in Westside Park, $600/month, utilities include, W/D. 1 year lease, avail. May 1st or June 1st , 250-270-0422.
Panorama 1 bdrm, fully furnished, walk-out basement suite + garage on Greywolf Dr. $1200/month includes utilities, W/D, 403-861-1800.
Invermere large 2 bdrm, 2 bath, upper suite in Black Forest Heights. Large lot, 2 decks, N/S, N/P, available April 23rd , $1050/month, utilities included, 250-342-9770.
Invermere basement suite available Apr 1st to Sept 1st . Semi-furnished, good location, N/P, N/S, $575/month, cable, hydro, W/D included, 250-688-0566.
Private entrance, small detached suite, very quiet, good for single person, N/P, N/S, $575/month, hydro included, semi-furnished. Available May 1st , 250-342-7000.
sUITE fOR RENT
Affordable accommodation in Radium. $425 and up. Call 250-341-7022.
1 bdrm furnished basement suite, close to all amenities, quiet mature person, N/P, N/S, no parties, references, $700/month + DD, utilities included, 250-342-9328.
1 bdrm walk out basement suite, W/D, N/S, N/P, close to D/T Invermere and beaches. $600/month, includes utilities and electricity, $300 DD, available May 1st , 250-342-7547.
Large 1 bdrm walk-out basement suite, fridge, stove, W/D, N/P, N/S, ($650/1 person, $800/2 persons) + DD, utilities included. Available May 15th , 250-342-3474.
Beautiful basement suite, separate entrance, newly renovated, new kitchen, new floors, 3 bdrm, large yard, shared garage, $1050/month, all inclusive. Call Jessica, 403-473-7828.
Invermere, large I bdrm, 2 level lower suite, partially furnished, private entrance, shared laundry, off-street parking, fireplace. N/P, N/S, available May 1st , $825/month + DD, includes utilities, 250-341-6096.
Wilder Subdivision
Front walk-out suite, separate entrance, own laundry, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, renovated kitchen, all appliances, 5 mins. to Kinsmen beach & D/T, N/S, N/P, $800 + ½ util. 403-287-1755.
Pioneer Classifieds
ObITUARy
34 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer April 17, 2009
Karen Dagny LautrupJanuary 22nd, 1908-February
23rd, 2009
Karen Dagny Lautrup passed away peacefully in the early hours of February 23rd, 2009, at Columbia
House in Invermere, B.C. at the age of 101. Born in Denmark, she immigrated to Canada in 1930.
Working first in Acadia Valley, then Calgary and later in Radium Hot Springs where she met Valdemar Lautrup. They married in 1933 in Calgary and left to reside in Moncton, New Brunswick, where their first son, Kenneth, was born in 1934. The next year they arrived back in the valley and in 1940 their second son, George, was born in Invermere, B.C. Karen had a strong entrepreneurial spirit and worked hard doing many things related to farming, along with building and operating a motel. She had a green thumb and her flower display was a tribute to that. She was a resident of Edgewater for 73 years, predeceased in 1996 by her husband, Valdemar. They had been married for 63 years. She lived in her own home until March 2008.
Karen is survived by her two sons, Kenneth (Lisbeth) and George (Jeanette), seven grandchildren, Laurie (Leena) Lautrup, Karen (David) Peacock, Bruce (Kelly) Lautrup, Keith Lautrup, Joanne (Dale) Steedman, Lynnell (Jesse) Hudey, Gale (Nick) Gemmell, 16 great grandchildren, a niece Bente Petersen and a nephew Niels (Marie) Molbak and several nieces and nephews in Denmark.
The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Columbia House.
A service will be held in Edgewater at the All Saints Church on May 2nd at 2 p.m. Interment to follow. Memorial donations can be made to Edgewater Cemetery Fund, PO Box 16, Edgewater, B.C., V0A 1E0
ANNOUNCEMENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6International Student Program
School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host familiesin Invermere to accommodate International students forDavid Thompson Secondary School immediately and alsostarting September 2009. Host families provide a familyenvironment with a private bedroom, three meals a day, astudy area, transportation assistance and high speed internetaccess.Remuneration of $600.00 per month per child is paid forhosting a student.We need your support now! Homestays arerequired to submit a criminal records check.
If interested please contact Lori Sluth(Homestay Coordinator Invermere) at 250-346-3377
Brand new 4 bdrm, 2 bath home in Edgewater, all appliances. Right price for right person. Leave message, 250-341-3225.
Radium duplex, 2 or 4 bdrm, all appliances included, N/S, N/P, new building. Call 403-257-6253 or email [email protected]
Radium, 2 bdrm trailer, fenced yard with out buildings, partially furnished, N/S, $1200/month, includes utilities, 250-342-3841.
Invermere cozy 4 bdrm, 2 bath, lake view, near schools, 5 appliances, hot tub, N/P, N/S, $1600/month + util. + DD. References required, available April 1st , 403-246-6680.
Wilder subdivision, 1500 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, central A/C, fireplace, large yard, south balcony w/great views, 2 blocks to beach, 5 mins. to D/T, N/S, small pets okay. $1250/month + util, 403-287-1755.
Invermere, quiet, clean, great open floor plan, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, large family room, nice deck and yard, walk to school, 2 car garage. $1500/month + util. references required, available May 1st , 250-342-2493.
3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath luxury ½ duplex w/ single garage. Fireplace, large deck, vaulted ceiling, 5 min. walking distance from Columbia Lake @ Spirit Reach. $1500/month, N/S, N/P +DD + Util. Available immediately 403-678-0245
2 bdrm, 1 bath in Radium, $1100/month + util. + DD, references. Available May 1st , 780-633-0595, 780-993-1579 (cell). Available to view on April 25th & 26th .
Radium Condo for sale or rent, 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den. Open to offers, 250-347-2252.
Radium-FULLY FURNISHED. Large windows & large deck, backs onto 13th hole of The Springs Golf Course. Available now, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, bungalow style in Eagle Crest Villas. Single car garage, 6-month minimum lease. $1,250 (includes condo fees) + utilities + DD, N/P, N/S. References required. 403-519-2216 or 403-981-1551.
2 bedroom unfurnished condos, 5 appliances, garage, NS, NP. Were $1200 now $1000 + util, 403-764-6263 (Sara).
Sable Ridge, Radium, 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/den, fireplace, A/C, granite, pool, 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, $1,195/month includes utilities, 403-256-0694 or 403-650-5503.
condo for rent
Spacious 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, Willow View condo in Canal Flats. Beautiful 1000 sq. ft, newly built in 2007, in suite W/D, kitchen has 4 appliances, laminate flooring, 9’ ceiling on main floor. Furnished with dining set & futon. 10 min from Fairmont, 25 min from Invermere. Must see! $725 + utilities. Available May 1st , but can move in as early as Apr 16th . N/S, small pets negotiable. Call 403-873-8158, email [email protected] for photos.
Lakeview Meadows townhouse. Over 1700 sq. ft. 2 bdrms up, fully finished basement, 2.5 bath, 6 appliances, gas fireplace, A/C, garage, access to private beach, tennis courts, rec center (indoor pool, gym). Avail May 1st , $1300/month + util. + DD. N/S, N/P, 250-341-3214 or 250-688-0516.
Radium, new 2 bdrm condo, fireplace, W/D on main floor, underground parking, N/S, references, $1000/month, 403-328-2944, 403-892-2731 (cell).
2 bdrm, 2 bath condo on Pinewood, Radium, 3rd floor, corner unit, fireplace, $1000/month, includes util. Avail May 1st , 403-560-5603.
Invermere on the lake, new luxury fully furnished condo. 2 bdrm plus den, 2 bath, facing lake, underground parking. Avail. May 1. Weekly, monthly or long-term. Call 403-561-0111.
vacation rentals
Invermere on the lake, new luxury fully furnished condo. 2 bdrm plus den, 2 bath, facing lake, underground parking. Avail. May 1. Weekly, monthly or long-term. Call 403-561-0111.
Sled Heads/ Skiers Special, furnished house, rent by the night or week. 20 mins. from your paradise, N/S, 250-342-3841.
Vacation or short term rental, 5 blocks from beach, close to D/T, available May 1st – June 30th . Rent for golfing with buddies, during the week for families, or by the month. Rates start at $200/night, fully furnished & equipped with all bedding, 6 appl, hot tub, BBQ, N/S, N/P. Call John at 403-274-4561.
house for sale
HERITAGE RANCH HOUSE
Completely renovated house on 2.5 acres located outside of Windermere, in Elkhorn Country Estates, an exclusive private gated community, one of only 11 estates included in phase one. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security system, working shutters, all services underground, furniture included, $485,000. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250-342-0617 or 250-342-1268.
house for sale
Canal Flats 2006 Moduline home next to golf course. Mint condition, plenty of room for R.V. etc. Pad rental $225/month. $119,000 OBO, 250-349-5439 or 250-4214790. Email [email protected] for pictures.
417 6th St. 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, attached double garage, 100’ x 200’ lot, walking distance to all amenities. Asking $450,000, 250-342-2802.
House for Trade or SaleWanted home in Columbia Valley to trade for new, modern, furnished house in Calgary, adjacent to Elks Golf Course and close to D/T. Call Ray 403-920-3359
house for sale
1120 sq. ft. bungalow, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, single detached garage, storage shed, main floor completely renovated, quiet neighbourhood, 7501 Revelstoke Ave, Radium. Asking $385,000, 250-347-2429.
Sunny South facing 59’ x 120 ‘ level lot, zoned R1MH in Canal Flats. Located on Spruce Avenue, between cedar fence and huge tree, $75,000, 250-342-7179.
April 17, 2009 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 35
Pioneer Classifieds
mobile home for sale
MOBILE HOMESFOR SALEDeveloping land (Canmore, AB).
Must go quickly. Ranging from $3K - $12K!
Call for more details call Cassandra
403.678.5111
INVITATION TO TENDER
POTHOLE PARK PHASE ONE SITE DEVELOPMENT (No. 0953.0077.02)
Please be advised that the tender closing for the above noted tenders has been extended until April 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. local time.
The opening of the tenders will take place at the offi ce of the District of Invermere at the following address
District of Invermere914 – 8th AvenueInvermere, BC
POTHOLE PARK WASHROOM BUILDING (No. 0903)Please be advised that the tender closing for the above noted tenders has been extended until April 22, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. localtime.
The opening of the tenders will take place at the offi ce of theDistrict of Invermere at the following address
District of Invermere914 – 8th AvenueInvermere, BC
If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Development Services, Rory Hromadnik at 250-342-9281 ext. 235
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
for tender
ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE
8 acres of hay meadow. Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity. Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $425,000.00. Call 342-2802.
Spectacular Private Gated Acreage
One of only 10 prestigious 3 acre estate lots in this private community. On a hill with 360-degree mountain views, minutes from Windermere beach. See welist.com Invermere. 250-342-5367.
Quality Top Soil & Manure. Top Soil 160/dump truck load, $70/pick-up lad. Manure $100/pick-up load. Call, 250-342-1268.
Older tandem trailer, 5000 lb. axels, new brakes, tires, paint, looking good, $2300, 250-342-5264, leave message.
MiSC. FOR SALE
Simplicity small ride on roto tiller tractor, $500. Call Shawn, 250-341-1860.
Brand new white bunk bed, twin over double, $800. Brand new Harley Davidson leather jacket, medium size, $350. Frigidaire front load washer and matching dryer, will stack, $800, 250-349-5424.
Like new, sofa and matching loveseat, $750. Call 250-341-5742.
MOTORCyCLES FOR SALE
1984 Honda Magna, 4 cylinder, 18,000 km, $995. Goes like a rocket, 250-342-3264.
2006 Honda CR-R85-R, mint condition, 250-342-9025.
Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 cell or 250-342-8474 home. Not on valley time.
Computer TechnicianA+ certified, Microsoft certified, systems engineer, software support, network specialist. Very reasonable rate/tune-ups/virus/prevention/removal/hardware/trouble shooting/replacement. All computer problems. Phone Russ, 250-341-1779.
SERViCES
Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.
KISS Landscaping & Bobcat Services.
Parking lot and sidewalk sweeping. Great rates, call
250-347-9385 or 250-342-5912.
Installations of ceramic mosaic quarry tiles, slate glassblocks, etc. For estimates call 250-341-6869
SERViCES
ODD JOBS ENT HAULINGGarbage, brush and construction
disposal. Mulch deliveries. Dale Hunt @ 342-3569
Sonshine Childrens’ Centre has space available in the Infant Toddler, KinderCare and Out of School programs. Please call 250-341-6224 for more information.
Driving lessons for class 5 – GDL. Individual for learner or brush up lessons for preparation of road test. Professional driving instructor June, 250-342-8651.
SERViCES
Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089
BuSiNESS OPPORTuNiTy
Barber Shop in Invermere, BC. Business only, nice sized clientele. For inquiries please phone 250-341-3240 or 250-342-0655.
36 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer April 17, 2009
Pioneer Classifieds
VEHiCLES FOR SALE
Operations Department
USED VEHICLES FOR SALESchool District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the following vehicles. All vehicles are sold on an“as is where is basis”. No warranty or condition of roadworthiness is expressed or implied.
Golden Zone
• One (1) 1998 Bluebird School Bus - 72 Passenger GMC Chassis, 366 V8 Engine, Manual Transmission, Propane Powered, 227,000 kms.
• One (1) 1977 Ford F-250 2WD, 351M Engine, Manual Transmission, Flat Deck
For further details or to view please contact Bryan Moyer, Operations Supervisor at (250) 344-8643
Invermere Zone• One (1) 1993 Bluebird School Bus - 84 Passenger
• One (1) 1991 Bluebird School Bus - 84 Passenger 8.3L Cummins Engine, Diesel, 5 Speed Manual Transmission,Air Brakes, 320,000 kms.
• One (1) 1991 Chevrolet Van2WD, 350 Engine, 3 Speed Auto Transmission, Gasoline, 212,000 kms.
• One (1) 1987 John Deere Lawn Tractor Gasoline, comes with snowblower attachment, cab, mower deck and bagger.
For further details or to view please contact Norman Julien, Operations Supervisor at (250) 342-5527.
Th e highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.Closing date: Friday, April 24, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. (MST). Please
quote individual bids for each vehicle. Clearly mark your bid envelope with “Used Vehicle Tender” and submit sealed bids to:
Steve Jackson, Director of OperationsSchool District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)
620 – 4th Street, PO Box 430Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6(ROCKY MOUNTAIN)
EMPLOYMENT POSTING
Temporary LabourerThe District of Invermere has an opening for a Temporary Labourer Position within the Public Works Department.
The temporary position will be part of the public works staff . To be eligible you must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license. Special consideration will be given to individuals with previous construction or municipal works experience. An air brakes endorsement or a valid class 3 driver’s license would be an asset. Under the supervisionof the Public Works Foreman, the labourer performs a variety of manual labour duties. Work involves the general maintenanceof municipal infrastructures including roads and streets, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, parks, cemetery and buildings.
Applicants must possess sound communication and interpersonalskills. Knowledge of WCB regulations would be an asset.
This position is within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit and wages follow the 2009 Collective Agreement.
Hours 8:00am – 4:30pmHourly Rate; as of April 01, 2009 - $23.33Present wage $22.66
Applicants are invited to submit their resumes to:
Grant GyurkovitsEngineering & Infrastructure SupervisorDistrict Of InvermereP.O. Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue)Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0Fax: (250) 342-2934
Applications must be received by 2:30 p.m. Friday April 24, 2009
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
CAREERS
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School Bus DriverSchool District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone, invites applications from persons interested in working with the Windermere Transportation Department as a permanent, part-time (21 hrs/wk) Bus Driver, eff ective as soon as possible. Th is is a CUPE Local 440 position.
Th e successful applicant will have:1. Completion of the 12th school grade, or
equivalent.2. Minimum 5 years driving experience and an
acceptable driving abstract.3. Experience working with youth would be an asset.4. Valid Class 2 Driver’s license for the Province of BC
with an air brake endorsement (maybe required).5. First aid would be an asset.
For further information please contact Norm Julien, Operations Supervisor, (250) 342-5527. Applicants must include a copy of their Driver’s Abstract and at least three references. Please forward your application, by Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. to:
Mr. Paul CarriereSchool District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)
Department of Human ResourcesPO Box 70, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted. All successful
applicants will be subject to a criminal record search.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)
School CustodianSchool District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), WindermereZone, invites applications from persons interested inworking with the Windermere Operations Departmentas a temporary, full-time (40 hrs/wk) Custodian at EileenMadson Primary School, eff ective as soon as possibleuntil May 29, 2009 or return of the incumbent. Th is is a CUPE Local 440 position.
Th is is manual work involving the cleanliness and security of district buildings. Th e work may include dealing withpublic use of school facilities. Once an employee becomesfamiliar with a clearly defi ned work schedule, the work isperformed with minimal supervision. Usually, this job isperformed after regular school hours and generally alone.Completion of the 10th school grade, or equivalent isrequired as well as completion of the Board providedtraining program. First aid training would be an asset.
If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday,April 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. to:
Mr. Paul CarriereSchool District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)
Department of Human ResourcesPO Box 70, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted. All successful
applicants will be subject to a criminal record search.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6(ROCKY MOUNTAIN)
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Invermere, BC – the place with room to grow!
REGISTERED NURSE - COMMUNIT Y CAREPermanent full-time position
and LICENSED PRACTICALNURSES – Casual – INVERMERE, BC
QUALIFICATIONS:RN:• Graduation from an approved school of nursing with current practicing
registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) plus a minimum of 2 years recent related experience in community nursing or acute/residential OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s licenseLPN:• graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses and one
(1) year of recent, related acute care or residential experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• current, full practising licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC
• certifi cation in CPR and First Aid
We invite you to phone or apply online at www.roomtogrowbc.ca to #123255 (for RN positions) and to #48149 (for LPN positions) before May 1st, 2008 or submit a detailed resume, in confi dence to:
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MANAGER:FINANCIAL SERVICE
Invermere, BCKootenay Savings continues to grow as we
strive to fulfi ll our vision:
To be the best provider of fi nancial services and the best place to work in the communities we serve.
We currently have an opportunity for an experiencedprofessional with lending expertise and proven skill in salesand business development to oversee the branch retail andcommercial lending function. Th e incumbent providesleadership and guidance to deposit and lending servicestaff through ongoing coaching, training, crosstraining andopportunities for development.
If you have a strong background in lending and possesssuperior communication and leadership skills, we’d like tohear from you!
You’ll be rewarded with a positive and challenging work environment in an organization that incorporates many leading-edge strategic initiatives with opportunities forsupported learning and career advancement.
For full details about this position including qualifi cationsand information about how to apply prior to April 24, 2009,please see the Careers Section of our website at www.kscu.com.
careers
LandscapingFerrier’s Waterscapes offers a rare opportunity for an experienced landscaper in the Invermere area. If you have equipment experience, positive attitude, good communication skills along with related industry and safety courses, this established company would like to talk with you. Some travel may be involved. Wage dependent on attitude and experience. Fax resume to 250-342-8860
careers
Housekeeper required. Full-time, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365, fax 250-345-6348, or email [email protected]
Helna’s Stube is now accepting applications for kitchen help/dishwashers and servers. F/T or P/T, evenings. Call 250 347 0047 or [email protected]
New Station Pub requires wait staff, bus people, hostess, dishwasher and prep cook. Apply in person with resume and ask for manager.
Patty’s Greenhouse is looking for staff for our Invermere location. Call 250-346-3399.
Professional, quality lawn maintenance staff required immediately. Call Frater Enterprises at 250-342-5645.
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FAITH
Selkirk TV & Appliance
1229-7th Ave., Invermere 342-6415
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Christian Books, Music & Misc.
By Reverend Sandy FergusonWindermere Valley Shared Ministry
During the Easter season, we encounter Thomas the doubter, a follower of Jesus who we meet in the Gospel of John.
Thomas becomes an object lesson through-out history in the im-portance of faith, be-cause of his demand that Jesus prove to him that he has truly been raised from the dead, while others will accept the resurrection of Jesus as an act of faith.
I have a confession to make: I have always had great sympathy for Thomas, because if I was in his san-dals, I probably wouldn’t have acted any differently.
After all, Thomas is being asked to accept some-thing which the rules of the world say is impossible.
And, if we actually look closer at the passage from the Gospel of John that describes the incident, I am not so sure if the other followers are such paragons of faith themselves.
They are described as being huddled together in fear of their lives; the door is locked against potential enemies.
It’s clear that they too have not fully embraced the truth that Jesus has truly risen from the dead.
So it seems to me that initially there is no real dif-ference between Thomas and the other followers, apart from the fact that he is open with his doubts.
When Jesus does appear to his followers, he shows them his wounds, as a confirmation that he was truly who he said he was.
Then, as we are told, the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Thomas just happened to be unlucky enough not to be there, and the rest is history.
Poor Thomas. Even though the tradition of the church talks of Thomas taking the long journey to In-dia to proclaim the Good News, for many he contin-ues to be the doubter.
But maybe, if we are to be honest with ourselves, we have more in common with Thomas than we would be willing to admit, and maybe the doubts of Thomas can be a path to faith.
Our doubts can be the beginning of the journey of faith, because they give us the opportunity to ask the questions.
God gave us the gift of free will for a reason, so we would ask questions and explore new ideas.
The challenge for us is to be open to the answers we receive.
And it is a two-way street: it is not just the per-son who asks the questions who can learn, but also the person who is asked the question, because then together we become part of a dialogue, and hopefully everyone involved can learn from each other.
So if you have any doubts, feel free to give us a call at the church and share your questions with us!
Doubt can be a path to faithLake WinDermere aLLiance church
10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction. “The Ultimate Bridge.” Pastor Trevor ministering.
Sunday School, pre-school to Grade 6, during service.For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac
10:30 a.m. at Christ Church Trinityrev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th avenue, invermere
250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com
VaLLey chriSTian aSSembLySunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word.
Children’s Church provided during the message.Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult and Children’s Programs
Pastor T. Scott Peterson • 4814 highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com
roman caThoLic church
Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere
Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium
Father Jim mchugh 712 -12th ave., invermere • 250-342-6167
ST. PeTer’S LuTheran miSSion oF inVermere
Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor rev. Fraser coltman • 1-866-426-7564
raDium chriSTian FeLLoWShiP10 a.m. Worship service
7 p.m. Special Praise, Special Prayer and Especially the Love of GodPastor 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, 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
Valley ChurchesApril 17, 2009 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39
INVERMERE CHRISTIAN SUPPLIESWHAT GOESWHAT GOES INTOINTO h MINDthe MINDCOMES OUT in a LIFE TM
Selkirk TV & Appliances Ltd.“Serving you since 1971”MAIN STREET • INVERMERE(250) 342-6415
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AKISKINOOK ON THE LAKEAKISKINOOK ON THE LAKEGeorgeous interior in bright, sunny townhome. Private owners beach, marina, recreation centre, indoor pool, hot pools and tennis .
$429,900 MLS #K181167
Bill ThompsonBuyer’s Agent
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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
NOTICE OF WATERMAIN FLUSHING
The municipality will be fl ushing its community water system themonths of April and May. This program, carried out twice yearly, isnecessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There maybe some short interruptions in the water service and temporarydiscoloration of water as a result of the sediment and organicmaterials that are being fl ushed from the water mains. During thisperiod, disinfection by chlorination will be continued. To assist thePublic Works Department during the fl ushing operation, users areadvised that if they are experiencing persistent discoloration or odourproblems with the water, to immediately notify the Municipal Offi ceand explain the nature of the problem.
The District apologizes for any inconveniences caused by thisoperation. For further information, please telephone the municipaloffi ce at 250-342-9281.
