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Invermere’s Taynton Bay perfectly still early Sunday morning.

Photo by Brian Geis

Invermere’s Taynton Bay perfectly still early Sunday morning.

Photo by Brian Geis

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Mayor says he won’t run for re-election 2008

TOP JOB UP FOR GRABS—Distrist of Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, seen here at the 80th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 in March, announced last week that he won’t run for re-election, but will pursue an ambitious agenda his last year, his ninth as mayor. Photo by Brian Geis

By Brian GeisPioneer Staff

If you ever muttered that you could do a better job as mayor of Invermere, now is your chance to start campaigning.

Citing work and family pressure, Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky announced last week that he would not seek reelection in 2008. Mayor Shmigelsky made the announcement in an in-camera session of council last Tuesday night.

“I told my son, Kyler, the next morning and he had a big grin on his face,” he said. “Th at’s when I knew it was the right decision. You can only stand to hear your kid say, ‘not another meeting,’ so many times before it starts to get to you.”

Th e three-term mayor was fi rst elected to council in 1993 and won the top job in Invermere in 1999. As mayor, Mr. Shmigelsky presided over the biggest growth boom the area has seen and with a year left in his current term has set an ambitious agenda for him-self, intent on restructuring the form of governance in Area F into a regional municipality.

“It was a tough decision,” he said. “We still have a lot on the plate. But I did the numbers and discovered

I’ve been in offi ce for 40 percent of my life.”Mr. Shmigelsky said he has no plans to run for

higher offi ce. “People have been asking me if I want to run, but certainly not now,” he said. “We managed one of the toughest time periods in Invermere’s history as far as pressure goes,” he said. “I couldn’t imagine what it would be like if we hadn’t made the decisions we did.”

Still, he said, there is a lot of work to be done. Mayor Shmigelsky said his agenda will be fi lled with ongoing projects like the creation of a public housing authority to oversee price-controlled housing proposed for Invermere, environmental projects like curbside re-cycling, a burning bylaw and pesticides bylaw, as well as the current infrastructure project that will connect a new well in Athalmer with the town water supply via a cross-town water main. Th is year, he rekindled an eff ort to create a regional municipality in Area F that would extend from the height of the Rockies to the height of the Purcells and include the current and proposed resorts. “If people embrace it,” he said, “all things are possible,” he said.

Mr. Shmigelsky hasn’t endorsed anyone as a possi-ble successor, but named councillors Ray Brydon and Gerry Taft as possible mayoral candidates.

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By Rachel PinderPioneer Staff

Th e numbers of women experiencing violence in relationships are widespread across the Columbia Val-ley and more needs to be done to stamp the problem out.

Th at’s according to Joyce Rhodda, program coor-dinator for the Women’s Information and Safe Home Program (WISH) at the Family Resource Centre in Invermere.

Joyce has taken charge of the newly-formed Community Coordination for Safety in Re-lationships (CCSR) steering committee, which was set up four months ago to address the issues.

“We set up the committee to see how many profession-al organisations in the valley were dealing with people who have experienced violence and abuse.

“We then tried to coordi-nate an eff ort between the indi-vidual agencies and counsellors to off er a much more cohesive support system, like a ‘one stop shop’ for those in need,” Joyce explained.

She said the CCSR has recognised three signifi cant ar-eas on which to focus.

Th ese are exploitation of younger women by older men; lack of counselling support services for men; and advocating for aff ord-able housing options.

Joyce explained exploitation of young girls is rife in the valley. She said some will perform sexual favours for older men for diff erent reasons, including in return for a place to stay, or it could be a question of status.

She added that men do get abused but it is not re-ported as often. And, unfortunately, the funding avail-able for men’s services is fairly narrow and doesn’t al-ways fi t what the Family Resource Centre can off er, or

is not suffi cient enough to create an entire program.And she pointed out there is a lack of aff ordable

and obtainable housing in the valley, which means that most women who are suff ering from domestic violence have few choices when it comes to getting out of their situation.

“Most of the time, they have to go back to their abuser or leave the area to go to their family or the only other support system they know,” she said.

Joyce explained it was all about raising awareness

to make the public in the valley aware that this hap-pens everywhere.

“Violence is not something that should be ig-nored, and everybody should be responsible for the prevention of violence. “We want to take it out of these specialised areas and hand it back to anybody and everybody,” she said.

Th e committee is also working towards inviting American speaker Jackson Katz to the valley. He is an expert on anti-violence, and has spoken about it all over the world.

Th e Family Resource Centre is based on 4th Street and has a team of nine people working in diff erent programs.

Joyce has been with the Safe Home program for the past fi ve and a half years, and took over as coordi-nator in August.

She explained that it’s not just the Family Resource Centre which is getting involved with the CCSR.

“Th e police are also involved, along with victims assistance, probation and professionals who work with

people suff ering from mental health issues and addictions.

“We want to help anybody suff ering from any kind of vio-lence or abuse by teaming up with everyone who is working in the fi eld.

“Th is will mean we can make a concerted eff ort to give all victims the help they need,” Joyce said.

She added that it was dif-fi cult to say how many calls the Family Resource Centre gets every month, as it varies so much from week to week.

Th e calls are handled by diff erent counsellors, which also makes it diffi cult to put a fi gure on it.

“Th e numbers fl uctuate so much. One week we might get eight calls, and the next week it might be only one.

“My calls are more on an emergency basis, whereas the counsellors take calls which get into more detail.

“But we have recognised there was a peacemeal approach to dealing with victims of violence as it has a fundamental basis in society, and we want to make a much more coordinated eff ort to ensure that people’s needs are met.

“We need to push to get as much information about this to the community so we can help with vi-able solutions,” Joyce said.

For more information call 342-4204.

Organization fi ghting against relationship violence

Joyce Rhodda is program coordinator for the Community Coordination for Safety in Relationships.


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Fairmont Village Mall, Fairmont

Phone: 345-4000526 B – 13th St. , Invermere

Phone: 342-6911#5, 7553 Main St. W. , Radium

Phone: 347-0003

BARRY 342-5245

ERIC342-5914

BILL341-5168

PAUL341-5300

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COLUMBIA RIDGEThe perfect rec. property. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, hot tub, solarium, large heated garage gives you a place to store all the toys. Extraordinary mountain views.

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WINDERMERE Beautiful log home nestled in the woods, on pastoral 0.556 acre property surrounded by many rock gardens, lilacs, perennial gardens, & fruit trees.

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CANAL FLATS Townhome in Jade Landing, beautifully landscaped common area. Golf course, boat launch, ski hill are all just a short distance away.

$179,900 mls# k163900

INVERMERE This C-1 zoned property boasts Lake Views, an outstanding location and limitless possibilities for almost any need or want. 5 bdrms, 3 baths, a walk out lower level. $1,200,000 + PARTIAL GST

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INVERMERE This spectacular R-2 Lot has lake & mountain views, no building commitment, 2 blocks from the heart of Invermere, is walking distance to beach. Build a home, cabin or a 2,3,4 plex.

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TOBY CREEK ROADA very unique & private acreage spanning Toby Creek between Panorama and Jumbo. Great building sites, magnifi cent views.

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Mayor says he won’t run for re-election 2008

TOP JOB UP FOR GRABS—Distrist of Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, seen here at the 80th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 in March, announced last week that he won’t run for re-election, but will pursue an ambitious agenda his last year, his ninth as mayor. Photo by Brian Geis


If you ever muttered that you could do a better job as mayor of Invermere, now is your chance to start campaigning.

Citing work and family pressure, Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky announced last week that he would not seek reelection in 2008. Mayor Shmigelsky made the announcement in an in-camera session of council last Tuesday night.

“I told my son, Kyler, the next morning and he had a big grin on his face,” he said. “Th at’s when I knew it was the right decision. You can only stand to hear your kid say, ‘not another meeting,’ so many times before it starts to get to you.”

Th e three-term mayor was fi rst elected to council in 1993 and won the top job in Invermere in 1999. As mayor, Mr. Shmigelsky presided over the biggest growth boom the area has seen and with a year left in his current term has set an ambitious agenda for him-self, intent on restructuring the form of governance in Area F into a regional municipality.

“It was a tough decision,” he said. “We still have a lot on the plate. But I did the numbers and discovered

I’ve been in offi ce for 40 percent of my life.”Mr. Shmigelsky said he has no plans to run for

higher offi ce. “People have been asking me if I want to run, but certainly not now,” he said. “We managed one of the toughest time periods in Invermere’s history as far as pressure goes,” he said. “I couldn’t imagine what it would be like if we hadn’t made the decisions we did.”

Still, he said, there is a lot of work to be done. Mayor Shmigelsky said his agenda will be fi lled with ongoing projects like the creation of a public housing authority to oversee price-controlled housing proposed for Invermere, environmental projects like curbside re-cycling, a burning bylaw and pesticides bylaw, as well as the current infrastructure project that will connect a new well in Athalmer with the town water supply via a cross-town water main. Th is year, he rekindled an eff ort to create a regional municipality in Area F that would extend from the height of the Rockies to the height of the Purcells and include the current and proposed resorts. “If people embrace it,” he said, “all things are possible,” he said.

Mr. Shmigelsky hasn’t endorsed anyone as a possi-ble successor, but named councillors Ray Brydon and Gerry Taft as possible mayoral candidates.


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Regional District Chief Administrator Lee-Ann Crane reminded Albertans who own homes in the val-ley they are not elegible to vote in the upcoming refer-endums on broadband service or public transit.

According to Ms. Crane a fraudulent e-mail mes-sage has been circulating around Calgary encouraging non-resident voters to come to the valley to participate in the referendums on October 27.

Th e e-mail message, she said, looks offi cial, con-tains her name and the name of Chief Election Offi cer Shannon Moskal, but is completely bogus.

Ms. Crane said she started getting strange phone call inquiring about eligibility and discovered the fake e-mail. She is hoping to get the word out, before non-residents start showing up from Alberta expecting to vote. “We don’t want it to come to that,” she added. “Even if ten people show up expecting to vote, they are going to be pretty irate.”

Some people, she said, might be confusing the concurrent Jumbo Survey being conducted in Area F by Director Lillian Rose.

It was a concern of regional district directors when

they considered allowing Director Rose to add her survey question to the broadband and public transit referendums.

According to the offi cial rules, if you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of vot-ing by completing the required application form avail-able at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifi cations: 18 years of age or older, Canadian citizen, resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day, resident of OR reg-istered owner of real property (land) in Electoral Area F or G for at least 30 days immediately preceding vot-ing day, and not otherwise disqualifi ed by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to pro-duce two pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. Th e identifi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce a non-resident property elector certifi cate and two piec-es of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity.

For complete rules and information, visit the Re-gional Distric of East Kootenary web site (http://www.rdek.bc.ca/) and follow the links for Broadband, Tran-sit Service, Jumbo Glacier Resort Survey.

Bogus e-mail encourages non-BC residents to vote


PARKS CANADALake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay

Call For Bids • Contract number kkp 2757For: THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FIREWOOD IN THE FOLLOWING QUANTITIES FOR PARKS CANADA at the following location, three hundred (300) cords for Redstreak Campground in Kootenay National Park. Wood to be split and cut into lengths as specifi ed in the information package and delivered to the above site with contract completion by March 31, 2008. All material equipment and labour required to complete the said works will be supplied by the successful bidder.

INFORMATION PACKAGES, BID REQUIREMENTS AND TERMS OF REFERENCE OUTLINING THE WORK TO BE DONE AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK SUPPLY CENTRE AT (250) 347-6622.

The agency retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Proposals will be received up to 2:00 P.M. (14:00 hours) M.S.T. October 25, 2007 at the Supply centre in Kootenay National Park. P. O. Box 220, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. V0A 1M0.

Please phone (250) 347-6622 or (250) 347-6620 for more information. Reference # KKP - 2757

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APPEL DE PROPOSITIONS • NUMÉRO DU CONTRAT KKP 2757visant L’APPROVISIONNEMENT ET LA LIVRAISON DE TROIS CENTS (300) CORDES DE BOIS À BRÛLER POUR LE COMPTE DE PARCS CANADA à l’endroit suivant camping Redstreak dans le parc national Kootenay. Le bois doit étre fendu et coupé tel que spécifi é dans la trousse d’information. Le travail doit étre terminé et le bois livré à l’endroit susmentionné, le 31 mars 2008 au plus tard. Le soumissionaire retenu sera responsible de fournir l’ensemble du matériel, de l’équipement et de la main-d’oeuvre nécessaires à l’exécution des travaux.

ON PEUT OBTENIR LES TROUSSES D’INFORMATION, LES CONDITIONS D’OFFRE ET LE CADRE DE RÉFÉRENCE DÉFINISSANT LE TRAVAIL À EXÉCUTER AU CENTRE D’APPROVISIONNEMENT DU PARC NATIONAL KOOTENAY AU (250) 347-6622.

L’Agence se reserve le droit de négocier avec les fournisseurs pour tout besoin d’approvisionnement.

Les offres seront acceptées jusqu’à 14 h (HNR) le 25 octobre 2007, au Centre d’opprovisionnement du parc national Kootenay, P.O. Box 220, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. V0A 1M0.

Pour plus de détails, téléphoner au (250) 347-6622 ou (250) 347-6620. N de référence KKP – 2757.

By Staff Sergeant Doug PackRCMP Columbia Valley Detachment

With the summer behind us and hunting season in full swing, things have settled down a little. Th at being said, RCMP are reminding folks, again, that with the change in weather, driving habits need to change as well.

Th e roads are a little more slippery, especially in the morning. Visibility is often reduced due to the eff ect of the Columbia River and its wetlands, so, please, slow down a little, watch for the wildlife and get to where you’re going safely.

Th e following are some of the more notable events of the past week’s list of police reports:

• On October 9th, RCMP respond-ed to a report of a break and enter theft at the Radium Valley Vacation Resort in Radium Hot Springs. A fence on the south side of the amenities building had been cut and entry was made through a glass door. Th ere was damage to the television room and two doors in the of-fi ce had been kicked in. Aproximately $7,650 was taken from the safe and cab-inet. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or CRIMESTOPPERS

at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).• On October 11th, RCMP at-

tended 149-4835 Radium Boulevard in Radium Hot Springs in response to a vehicle break in. Th e complainant told police that his vehicle, had been broken into between 10 pm the previous eve-ning and earlier that morning. Th rough the police investigation, a suspect was identifi ed and arrested. Evidence col-lected at the scene has been sent to the RCMP Laboratory for analysis. Once that work has been completed, police will determined what charges will be forwarded to Crown Counsel for their consideration.

• On October 12th, at 4:12 pm, police received a call from a citizen that that a vehicle lost control heading down a gravel road on Westside Road and rolled. Th e investigation revealed that he was “playing around,” fi shtailing in the gravel. Th e male driver, aged 19, has had other complaints of poor driving. RCMP issued a ticket for driving with-out due care and attention. Th e driver also had a smell of liquor on his breath and, upon analysis of a roadside alcohol screening test, police issued a 12-hour suspension as he was a new driver, who has “No Alcohol” as a condition of his driving privileges.

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Ice cliff sAnyone wondering about glacier melt should com-pare their snapshots to this photo of Charlie Lawrence and his dog on top of the ice cliff s at the south end of Lake of the Hanging Gla-cier. Commander Moun-tain can be seen in the background.

Photo courtesy of the Windermere District

Historical Society

Historical Lens

Th e “native elder” who appeared in last week’s Historical Lens is Marion Kinbasket, Chief Pierre Kinbakset’s wife. She is the great-great-grandmother of Dusty Dehart and Shelagh Dehart’s Grandmother. Th e photo was taken in 1927 at the Shuswap Cemetry on All Souls Day during their family’s an-nual graveyard cleanup and honouring. Similar photos ap-pear in Th e Kinbasket Migration by Shelagh Dehart which is available at Dave’s Book Bar in Invermere.

Photo courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Native elder isMarion Kinbasket

Sarah TurkProject Manager

Vote yes to broadband


Way back in my 20s, I spent a few years publish-ing databases at Indiana University. I worked in the telecommunications department and had access to all the cutting-edge technology of the day ... at consider-able taxpayer expense, I am sure.

At the time, 1994, the Worldwide Web was brand new and just starting to catch on. Content was mostly textual, research-oriented and non-commercial. Still, the novelty of following hyperlinks from site to site in a web-like network of information fascinated me.

I quickly taught myself HTML and began to learn the alphabet soup of internet protocols: HTTP, FTP, POP3, SMTP and DNS.

Back then, the internet was comprised mostly of educational and governmental institutions and some major U.S. corporations and wasn’t available yet in ru-ral areas.

After being exposed to this new technology, my younger brother and I hatched a scheme to bring in-ternet service to our rural home town. We found an investor in one of our sisters and her husband who borrowed $10,000 against the equity in their home and gave us the use of one of their spare bedrooms.

We cobbled together a sweet Linux box, purchased 32 modems, had a T1 line (at a cost of about $1,200 per month) run out to their cabin in the woods and we were in business.

Th e service was an instant hit. We started charging subscribers $20 a month for access to our busy little modem pool and branched out into computer sales and service and were constantly busy.

We were young, smart and hungry and needed only exposure and access to the technology to get us scheming. Th e Regional District’s fi ber-to-the-home broadband initiative smells like the same thing and has already got me scheming.

Vote yes to the exposure and access and some of our smart and hungry youngsters might turn the Co-lumbia Valley into another Silicon Valley.


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CorrectionAn article about the former David Th ompson Memorial Fort in

Invermere that was published in Th e Pioneer on August 3, 2007 incorrectly stated that contractors Tom Andruschuk and Doug and Don Sinclair tore down the fort. While the Sinclairs did own the building at one time, they sold it a few years before it was destroyed to make way for a residential development that is now known as Fort Point. None of the three men was involved in removing the old building.

Dear Editor:

Concerning Broadband local ac-cess service, I for one will vote no for broadband service in this area because I do not have a computer with internet service so why should I pay for a ser-vice I can’t use. Th is is unfair to people who don’t even have a computer in their home. If people want broadband then the people who use it should be the only ones paying for it.

If you vote yes for both broad-band and valley transit your land taxes will increase by $.65 per $1000.00 of land value, so if your land is worth say $500,000.00, you will be paying over $300.00 more each year on your taxes for services most of us will never use. Th ink about that when you vote on Oc-tober 27, 2007.

Kern ClementWindermere

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LONG AWAITED SEWERS FOR LOWER LAKEVIEW ROAD AT RISKIf, on October 29th at 4:30 pm the Regional District of East Kootenay does not have at least 56 signed Petitions from the 111 property owners along Lower Lakeview Road the sewer and water system installation initiative will die.

As of Friday October 12th there were 38 signed Petitions in the hands of the RDEK, up from 24 last Friday. Still a distant goal to get the problem solved and, based on the comments and sentiment coming from some of the property owners, this long awaited resolution to one of Lake Windermere’s most known and acknowledged pollutants, may be set back for decades.

“Interior Health has formed the opinion that the properties of Lower Lakeview Road, in relation to their existing on site sewage systems, fall within the de nition of both a “health hazard” as de ned under the Health Act and a “drinking water health hazard” as de ned under the Drinking Water Protection Act due to their proximity to the major drinking water source for the Invermere/Windermere area, Lake Windermere.”

Yes, the Province should have put money up for this years ago but, like everything else, it’s damned expensive building an area Sewer & Water system and there are worse situations in less buoyant economic regions around the Province that are likely a higher priority.

Yes, Interior Health has known about the inadequacy of the septic systems on Lower Lakeview Road from as far back as the 1960’s but they are limited with their funding and scope and can only do so much to deal with as complicated an issue as this one has been. They have certainly made their concerns known to local levels of government over the years, as stated above; there just hasn’t been a solution.

Until Now!

Lake Windermere Water & Sewer Company… founded out of the need to supply Water & Sewer services to its related development areas around Copperpoint Golf Course and Copperpoint Resort is prepared to carry a substantial unfunded capital cost (hopefully recovered from future development along Athalmer Road and elsewhere) to run connector lines along Athalmer Road to Lower Lakeview Road. (Included with this is re hydrant installation offering better re ghting capability.) The other option is for every property owner to have their systems examined by Interior Health and install current containment and puri cation systems, if required, but how long will this take, how much will it eventually cost each owner and will the process ever be completed? Is it worth going there?

Some residents have recently installed up to date septic systems and legitimately have good reason to not want to incur the $3,380 per year nance/tax expense plus the annual fee and costs to bring services to each dwelling. These people are faced with a tough nancial decision. No doubt they want to do what is best for Lake Windermere but overall this system is expensive. Unfortunately any cure for the present situation is going to be expensive. It seems reasonable though to put the decision in the perspective of current property values along the Lake. They have hit the stratosphere in recent years and will hold that value forever provided Lake Windermere remains the pristine ecosystem it is today. It’s a tough decision for those few but, for the good of the Lake, it has to be done and there really is no other conscientious choice.

There are also some who feel they pay enough taxes with minimal service and, you know, they’re right. I live part

time out at Horsethief Creek, and talk about minimal service for my tax money…but…what can you do. I don’t expect much. We all know how the world goes around and it takes a lot of money these days to keep our younger generation educated, our hospitals running and everything else. Hoping the province will put up money is reasonable thinking but hard to justify when you take into account how land prices along the Lake have exploded.

If you are one of the 111 property owners along Lower Lakeview Road who have not sent in your petition, it is your responsibility in today’s day and age to act environmentally responsibly, regardless of the nancial cost. Sewer leakage into Lake Windermere is a problem these properties created, albeit not intentionally, but none the less you have a moral, and possibly legal, obligation to rectify it. You can choose not to send in your Petition but will you still be happy with your decision 5, 10 & 20 years from now?

In addition to my concern for the Lake’s well being I have a vested interest in that I own commercial land along Athalmer Road that needs the sewer and water service on its way to Lower Lakeview Road. I am paying a healthy sum, in advance, to foot our portion of the bill to make it more viable which I have no qualms about whatsoever because it won’t happen any other way.

Please do the right thing now… if you have done so already thank you for putting Lake Windermere rst, if you have not done so, please sign your petition and forward it to the RDEK as soon as possible.

Dean KupchankoColumbia River Protection Society, DirectorValley Resident

LETTERSDear Editor:

A resort of the magnitude of the Jumbo Glacier Resort is bound to have a negative impact our natural heritage. Just imagine hotels, condos, and townhouses for 6,500 bed units.

Stores, parking lots, real estate development, two gondolas, an aerial tram and 23 lifts, all in the middle of a sub-alpine valley, an ecologically sensitive area and prime habitat for grizzly. To put that into perspective, Panorama has 3000 beds, Banff has a population of 7500.

Such a mega project will cut off important cor-ridors which carnivores need to connect with others in order to add “new blood” to their genetic pool. Th e grizzly bear population is reaching a “species at risk” status.

Large carnivores are key to the overall health of an ecosystem. When Yosemite lost the wolf, it aff ected the balance of the fl ora and fauna. Finally, wolves were re-introduced thanks to Canada who provided them.

Colorado is also trying to bring back the lynx. Rein-troduction of such animals is diffi cult and costly.

Jumbo Glacier Resort promises year-round ski-ing. Judy Burns, a long-time RK Heli-Ski employee, commented that skiing in the glaciers is extremely dangerous and not meant for the general public. It is meant for experts such as those athletes in the Cana-dian Olympic Team who run a low-impact training camp on Farham Glacier. Have you seen what a glacier looks like in the summer? It is icy and dirty and full of crevasses! Besides, there are already 13 ski resorts within a three hour drive from Invermere: none oper-ate at capacity.

Scott Niedermayer, Cranbrook’s NHL Hockey Player, opposes the resort. “Wilderness and wildlife are disappearing all over the world partly due to develop-ment.” Olympian Becky Scott supports keeping our natural heritage. “Th e things that we have in Canada that are so rare everywhere else in the world are wilder-ness and wildlife...”

Let’s not sacrifi ce that which is unique for some-

thing that is common. To commercialize our back-country is to compromise our natural heritage. It is that uniqueness and natural world that is the envy and reason for many all over the world to visit our wilder-ness.

Th e words of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson seem appropriate at this time. He said: “If future gen-erations are to remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we must achieve more than just the miracles of technology. We must also leave them a glimpse of the world as it was created, not just as it looked when we got through with it.”

We still have a chance to make our voices heard. Complete the Area F survey oposing this development. Forms can be picked up at the RDEK offi ce or printed from the RDEK website:www.rdek.bc.ca

All area F residents or property owners can vote and each person can fi ll out a form.

Nory Esteban Windermere

Survey a chance to make your voices heard

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Cinefest · Toby Theatre · Becoming JaneMonday Oct 22 at 7 pm. Sponsored by Harrison McKay Communications.

Pynelogs Cultural Centre • Gallery & Gift Shop closed for the winter season. Open for functions, ticket sales, rentals and concerts.Office hours: 11 – 4 pm Monday to Friday. Call 342-4423.

Ken Hamm & Bruce Everett · Pynelogs Ken Hamm & Bruce Everett in concert at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Friday November 9th.

Collaborators 4Collaborators 4Alice Hale, a member of the art collective Collabo-rators 4, works at the potter’s wheel. The group’s show “A textural Landscape of Our Lives” opened in Golden this week. See page 12 for more...

Alice Hale, a member of the art collective Collabo-rators 4, works at the potter’s wheel. The group’s show “A textural Landscape of Our Lives” opened in Golden this week. See page 12 for more...

Reviewed by Dave Sutherland

Planet Terror, the second half of the Grindhouse double-bill was unleashed on video stores on Tuesday. Written and directed by Robert Rodriguez (Despera-do, Spy Kids), Planet Terror is a well-made 21st cen-tury exploitation fi lm made to look like a badly-made 1970's exploitation fi lm.

Th e story concerns the chaos that results in a small town when nasty scientifi c and military types let loose a noxious green gas that turns people into ravenous, fl esh-eating zombies (sound familiar?). A disparate band of survivors, led by El Wray (Freddy Rodriguez), unite in an eff ort to fend off the critters and save their

own skins.A whole bank's worth of blood and buckets of

guts are spilled along the way, as both heroes and vil-lains lose lives and limbs in a veritable catalogue of creative ways, all courtesy of the intentionally groan-and-squirm-producing special eff ects. And, this movie has what is likely to be the second-best helicopter de-capitation scene you'll see this year.

As the fi lm progresses, love blossoms, love dies, adultery is discovered, revenge is planned, and broth-ers reconcile. All the joy and drama of real life, but with zombies.

Th e actors seem to be having a fi eld day. Bruce Willis chews the scenery like a cigar, as military hon-

cho Lt. Muldoon, and Naveen Andrews (Lost) has a ball (really) as Abby, the mad scientist. Th e dialogue is earnestly corny, and often hilarious. After Cherry Darling (Rose McGowan) has her leg pulled off by zombies, El Wray exhorts her to not "cry over spilled milk." Cherry's missing leg is eventually replaced by a modifi ed machine-gun, which she uses to wreak ven-geance on the zombie hordes.



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Friday, October 19th :

• Elaine Mukuru, Chair of the Forum for African Women Educationalists in Kenya, keynote speaker, part of the Africa: Development Challenges Conference, College of the Rockies, Cranbrook, BC. For info: 1-877-489-2687, ext:8430, or www.cotr.bc.ca/africa.

Saturday, October 20th :

• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Beaver Valley, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Sunday, October 21st :

• 2:30 pm: Stephen Lewis, former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations, is the keynote speaker at the Africa Conference held at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, BC. Cost: $15, all proceeds donated. For info: 1-877-489-2687, ext:8430, or www.cotr.bc.ca/africa.• 1:30 pm: Sonshine Children’s Centre Grand Opening Celebration, 320-10th Ave, Invermere.

Monday, October 22nd :

• 4 pm: Yoga at Riverside Recreation Centre, $10 drop-in fee, continues every Monday. For info: Jeannine/George, 270-0368.• 6 pm: Tranquil Meditation at Riverside Recreation Centre, $10 drop-in fee, continues every Monday. For info: Jeannine/George, 270-0368.

Tuesday, October 23rd :

• 7 pm: Columbia Valley Gymnastics AGM, held at the gym club, 1331 Industrial Rd #1. For info: 342-3023, e-mail: [email protected].

Th ursday, October 25th :

• 10 am: Yoga at Riverside Recreation Centre, $10 drop-in fee, continues every Th ursday. For info: Jeannine/George, 270-0368.• 1 pm: Vipassana Insight Meditation at Riverside Recreation Centre, $10 drop-in fee, continues every Th ursday. For info: Jeannine/George, 270-0368.

Friday, October 26th:

• 2 pm - 4 pm: 1st distribution day for the “Coats for Families” program, Family Resource Centre. Other distribution days are every Friday in November, 2pm - 4 pm. Drop off boxes are at CIBC, Liquor Store, Sears, Canal Flats Family Foods, Pip’s Store, Mom’s Upholstery, Fairmont Resort.• 6:30 pm: Fall Supper, sponsored by Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere Community Hall. Tickets: C.V. Trading, Fairmont Goldsmith, Dave’s Book Bar. Adults $13; children under 12, $6; children under four, free.

Saturday, October 27th :

• Head Banger Tour: See the Bighorns up close and personal. Sponsored by the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. Cost $49 plus GST. Th ree more tours off ered on November 4, 10 and 17. For info: 1-888-347-9331.

Sunday, October 28th :

• 7 pm: Qi Gong at Riverside Recreation Centre, $10 drop-in fee. For info: Jeannine/George, 270-0368.

Th ursday, November 1st - Sunday, November 4th :

• 4 pm - 9 pm Th ursday & Friday, 10 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday: C.V. Swim Club presents a Certifi ed Swim Coach Course/NCCP 1 Skills Course, Radium Pools. $165 plus manual, for info: Nicci Mellis, 347-9562.

Friday, November 2nd:

• Deadline for applications: Th e C.V. Community Foundation is accepting Fall 2007 Grant applications from registered charities which support projects that enhance the quality of life of residents of the Columbia Valley. Guidelines and application forms at Smith, Green & Andruschuk, 1229 - 7th Avenue, Invermere. For info: Jenny Richardson, 342-9822/6494, e-mail: [email protected], mail: c/o C.V. Community Foundation, Box 991, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.• 9 pm: Regional District of East Kootenay monthly general meeting, Cranbrook.

Friday, November 2nd:

• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Nelson Leafs, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.• 7 pm: Laws of Spirit Circle, Th e Law of Surrender. Based on Dan Millman’s book, this circle, facilitated by Maria Kliavkoff , explore Th e Laws of Spirit month-by-month. For info: 347-2110, or visit www.mkfacilitations.com.

Saturday, November 3rd:

• 6th Annual Wine Festival, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 150 wines, fi nger food, music, door prizes. Tickets $29 each with local identifi cation; $39 each if you are not a local; at Dave’s Book Bar and the Resort. For info: 345-6311.

Tuesday, November 6th :

• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Revelstoke Grizzlies, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Wednesday, November 7th:

• 6:30 pm: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce AGM, Lion’s Hall. RSVP to 342-2844 by 4:30 pm, November 6, 2007.

Tuesday, November 13th:

• 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Th ai Days, Invermere Community Hall. Sample Th ai food, dance & music, games, crafts, FREE! For more info: 1-800-668-5522.

Th ursday, November15th:

• 9 am - 4:30 pm: East Kootenay Conservation Program AGM & Workshop, held at Eagle Ranch. Registration deadline October 30th. For more info and registration package: [email protected], or Nancy at 342-3655.

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• Home Of Th e Brave • Hostel: Part II• Meet Th e Robinsons • Mr. Brooks• Th e Company

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• Lake Windermere District Lions Club Th ink Tank Project deadline December 31st, 2007. Please mail projects to Lake Windermere District Lions Club, Box 213, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.

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When Alice Hale started an evening pottery class-es in the mid-sixties, little did she know it would open up a whole new world.

Th e Invermere teacher and mother of two decided to quit her teaching job and concentrate on pot-tery full-time. And she’s never looked back.

Now she is one of two Columbia Valley artists who have taken their show on the road, as part of a collaborative exhibit at the Art Gallery of Golden.

Alice and painter Lynne Grillmair from Parson teamed up with twin sisters Leslie Rowe-Israelson and Melanie Rowe, who work mainly in kiln-fi red glass sculpture, for the exhibition.

Known as the Collaborators 4, the group have extensive experience working in their respective medi-ums, but decided to share their work with each other and bring the pieces together to create unique art.

Th e show, “A Textural Landscape of Our Lives,” opened on Saturday, and runs until November 17.

Th e theme, Leslie Rowe-Israelson explained, is about “thinking of our lives and how we’re all inter-woven.”

Th e four artists have been creating landscapes for years, and with this new collaborative art, they’ve taken it one step further to create landscapes that are three dimensional.

Alice got together with Lynne Grillmair and Leslie Rowe-Israelson for their fi rst show at Pynelogs Cul-tural Centre, when they were known as Collaborators

3. But then Leslie’s twin sister Melanie, who lives in Vancouver, came on board to make a four-some.

Alice remembers she stumbled upon pottery by accident back in the sixties.

“I was working as a teacher at the time, and we had to teach art at the high school. So I started evening classes and clay

work was one of them. I loved it so much that in 1975 I quit teaching after 12 years at the elementary school and took up pottery full-time,’ she said.

Alice is now 73, and has two sons, Peter, 40, and David, 38. She also has four grandchildren.

“When I fi rst started I had a little workshop and it wasn’t big enough. Now I have an enormous stu-dio behind my house. At fi rst, I used to make more functional items. Now I have branched out into more artistic things,” Alice said.

Linda Stinson, former president of Columbia Val-ley Arts Council, really encouraged Alice to enter her pieces into shows. Th is took Alice to another level and, last year, one of her creations was chosen to showpiece the British Columbia Potters Guild at Burnaby Art Gallery.

And now she is excited about the new collabora-tive exhibition.

“Leslie had the idea to get together and work on each other’s pieces.

“I found it quite diffi cult because clay shrinks and I had to make everything to fi t. So I’d whittle away the clay to make it fi t, then I’d fi re it.

“We’ve already shown the exhibition at Pynelogs which went very well and I sold a lot of my pieces which was great,” Alice said.

She is a keen traveller, and has just returned from hiking part of the El Camino de Santiago trail in northern Spain.

Alice says she gets her inspiration from her travels as well as her surroundings.

“Nature is a great inspiration to me, especially the beautiful mountains and valleys right here in Invermere,” she said.



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Th e Good Husband of Zebra Driveby Alexander McCall Smith

Reviewed by Sheila Bonny

Th e Good Husband of Zebra Drive is the eighth installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s charm-ing tales about Precious Ramotswe, owner of Botswana’s No. 1 La-dies’ Detective Agency, and her husband, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, pro-prietor of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors.

Unlike typical de-tective novels, McCall Smith’s stories explore the nature of everyday interpersonal relation-ships, rather than the un-derworld and violence of crimes.

In this episode, Mma Ramotswe’s moody and outspoken assistant, Mma Makutsi, resigns her position in a huff and Mr. Matekoni’s lackadaisical ap-

prentice mechanic, Charlie, leaves the garage to start up a taxi business.

Th en, bored with his repetitive work as a mechanic, Mr. J.L.B. Mateko-ni asks permission to try his hand as a detective.

On his fi rst as-signment, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni fi nds himself sympathetic with the unfaithful husband he is tailing at the request of a shrewish woman.

Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe puzzles over three, apparently, co-incidental deaths from similar causes in the same hospital bed, each one ocurring on a Friday.

Th e staff disrup-tions and the investigations

challenge Mma Ramotswe, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, and the reader to ponder the nature of workplace relationships, mar-ital fi delity, compassion and personal happiness.

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Maybe you just sold some real estate that has greatly appreciated in value. Maybe you received a retirement package from your employer. Perhaps you inherited a large sum from a relative, or you were even lucky enough to win the lottery!

However you got it, you fi nd yourself sitting on a large pile of cash, large enough to signifi cantly change your fi nancial circumstances.

How you invest that cash has far-reaching impli-cations on your fi nancial health. With so many op-tions available to you, what should you do? Here are some suggestions:

Pay down credit cards andother consumer debt

If you carry a signifi cant balance on your credit card, or if you have a loan for a car, home improve-ments, or similar purchase, make it your fi rst move to pay off the debt. Paying off a credit card is risk-free and will save you as much as 19% in interest costs. Most credit card debt is paid with after-tax dollars and if your marginal tax-rate is 35% then it takes $1.53 of income to pay off $1.00 of credit card debt. You only have to wait until your next monthly bill to see how it boosts your regular income.

Pay off the mortgageOver the course of a standard 25-year mortgage,

most homebuyers will end up paying more than dou-ble the original amount of their mortgage principal in interest with after-tax dollars. Not an encouraging thought! Paying off your mortgage might not seem like an exciting purpose for your new-found wealth, but freedom from the after-tax interest payments will also give you 100% equity in your tax-sheltered prin-cipal residence—raising your net worth substantially.

Maximize your RRSPIf you are one of the many Canadians who have

unused RRSP contribution room, make it a top prior-ity to catch up now. Your RRSP off ers current employ-ment income tax savings as well as long-term deferral of investment income taxes. In some cases, it may be wise to spread your catch-up contributions over a few tax years. Consult a local accountant right away.

Review and/or update your portfolioA large lump sum presents a perfect opportunity

to review and possibly update your portfolio to match your new situation. You may be able to enhance port-folio diversifi cation to improve your risk-adjusted re-turns, or contemplate diff erent kinds of funds or asset classes for high-net-worth investors. In all such cases, you should work closely with a professional advisor to make sure you invest according to a sound, long-term fi nancial plan.

Generate incomeWhy not use your new wealth to supplement (or

replace) your employment income? Th is can be an ex-tremely attractive strategy, especially for people near-ing retirement age. Th ere are many income investment options available, including bonds, dividend-paying stocks, real estate, income trusts, diversifi ed income funds, and more. You’ll probably pay tax on this in-vestment income, and some forms of investment in-come are more tax-effi cient than others. Consult your tax professional once again.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the best thing to do with a large lump sum is to seek and heed the advice of good fi nancial, investment and tax advi-sors. And while you’re at it, reward yourself in some reasonable way for your good fortune!

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Submitted by Gail Hoff mann

Bruce Childs and his extra-curricular Silver Strings program can take credit in starting a performance life-style for former resident Chance Wilder Onody. Upon graduation from his High School in Newport Beach, California in 2008, he will be applying to a score of leading conservatories, including the famed Jul-liard.

Chance played with the Four Seasons Youth Orchestra in the Sydney Opera House, Australia in 2005. Since then, his experiences and expo-sure has garnered recog-nition for his talent. He has produced an Artist CD on request and is a sponsored artist for War-rior Guitars. He is featured on the Jerry Drozd (hand made Spanish guitars) site as well. His eclectic musical interests are loved and played, from electric bass gui-tar, jazz, R&R to the classics.

Chance is currently principal bassist on his double bass in three groups: Corona Del Mar High School

Orchestra, the New California Conservatory Orches-tra and the Young Irvine Artists Orchestra. Th e latter is arranging to take the group to perform at the Olym-pics in China.

While visiting Invermere in August, Barry Ono-dy, his father, had the opportunity to see Chance jam

with Gord Askey and Sean Cronin. From Silver Strings to hanging out for an evening with the well-known local artists, one circle experienced by a musical youth from our Valley. Bravo!

Even through recov-ery from an accident at the end of the school year where his hand injury almost stopped his play-ing, Chance kept push-ing through modifying his style to accommodate

his injured hand. He just fi nished playing as a session player on a song for a movie sound track now being fi lmed in New York City.

Chance grew up in Invermere but now resides in Newport Beach California. He is a senior this year in high school and looks forward to applying to Julliard.

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A Halloween fair with a serious message is set to be held in Invermere on the last Sunday of the month.

Th e fair has been organised by the David Th omp-son Secondary School Youth Action Team (YAT), and will be held on October 28 in 7th Avenue.

Th e road will be closed off for the fair, which is be-ing held to raise awareness of the YAT, and the positive eff ect the group has on the valley.

Th ere will be heaps of activities with a Halloween theme, including apple bobbing, face painting, air-brush tattoos, as well as a costume contest.

And there will be a procession of lit pumpkins, so everyone is invited to get into the spirit of Halloween. Visitors will also have the chance to win a free getaway to Lake Okanagan.

People will also be able to fi nd out more about the work of the YAT at the fair, as there will be booths set up with pictures and pieces from various projects the group has been involved in.

Th ese include the Canadian Youth Against Im-paired Driving (CYAID), a meth presentation held at the school last year, and many other prevention and awareness events.

Families are welcome to enjoy the fun of the Hal-loween Fair, while fi nding out a bit more about the

issues which need to be dealt with in the community.Jessica Tallman and Laisha Baschak from the YAT

explained the Halloween Fair was about getting their name out into the community and showing how the youth are trying to make a diff erence.

“We’d like to invite the downtown community of Invermere to come and have some fun, as well as fi nding out what we’re doing to educate young people about impaired driving,” Laisha said.

Shelly Smith, drug and alcohol prevention worker at DTSS, explained the Youth Action Team was set up to act as a voice to warn teenagers in grades seven to 12 about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

“I set the Youth Action Team up to act as my voice. I believe that I could talk to teenagers about the dangers of drink and drugs until I’m blue in the face, but they will always listen to their peers.

“Th e Halloween Fair isn’t just for the school, it’s for the community as well.

“It’s also part of a fundraiser to take the Youth Action Team to a conference in New Brunswick in the spring to spread their message further afi eld,” she said.

Th ey are hoping to raise $15,000 to take 10 of the team on the trip, and are also hoping to get sponsor-ship from local businesses.

Anyone who would like to help should contact the school on 342 9213.

YOUTH ACTION TEAM—Laisha Baschak, 17, Justin Lynch, 15, Jamie McKersie, 17, Sam Anders, 13, Cody Horning, 13, and Kim Baertschi, 13, from David Th ompson Secondary School’s Youth Action Team (YAT), held a campaign for National Students Against Impaired or Distracted Driving at school on Tuesday and are organizing a Halloween Fair to raise awareness. Photo by Rachel Pinder

Youth Action Team organizing Halloween Fair to raise awareness


Why vote?Your YES vote will provide the fastest possible reliable bre optic connections to tap valuable community resources–such as the best, most up-to-date healthcare advancements to meet your family’s needs. This is your opportunity to support the most advanced internet, television and phone communications network available today–and to help provide security to future generations. Every

non-vote becomes a “no” vote–so be sure to make your YES vote count.

The scope of the RDEK Open Access Community Network will never be attractive to a private sector entity. Your community needs to band together to make the most of these long-term benets. If you do not invest in the future of your community and your children, nobody else will.

Your community’s future is in your hands.

What will the community network cost?The estimated investment will be $12.5 million and will likely be repaid from network revenues. If enough homes subscribe to the network, you will not pay any taxes since the network will support itself. If your home is not in the proposed service area, you will not pay any related taxes.

This open access, publicly owned community network offers three major cost advantages: 1) your community will not have to pay prots to shareholders; 2) longer timelines will be allotted to pay for the investment; and, 3) by having a variety of services and service providers on the network there are more opportunities to increase overall network revenues.

The technology used on the network will never become obsolete. Industry experts estimate that bre optics have a 25- to 40-year lifespan. The electronics used to connect the bre throughout the community are on a ve-year upgrade schedule. The network will always offer cutting-edge technology to your community and to future generations

The goal of the community network is to create a telecommunications infrastructure that will be able to support the widest range of services, keep up with changing technology and continue to be a feasible solution long into the future.

How will I connect to the community network?If you are in the proposed service area you will be able to receive the service. The network will build right to your property line, and upon your request service will be brought into your home and connected. There is no further network construction required.

How can my family benet from the community network?Among many other benets, the community network will allow you to:

Connect up to 100-times faster. Connect to the internet quickly, download information efciently and upload information just as fast. This unmatched speed offers improved opportunities for working from home, getting top-notch healthcare remotely and minimizing your family’s overall travel time.

Improve your home’s safety. With the community network, you can monitor your home and surrounding property 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Dramatically reduce long distance charges. Your family can reduce, and in some cases potentially eliminate, long distance charges with the power of Voice Over IP (VOIP) and bre optic technologies combined.

How much are services through the community network? Service prices are expected to be similar to or more affordable than our existing options. There are currently ve providers interested in offering services on the network. You do not have to own a computer to take advantage of many proposed services, which may include cable television, movie and video, home security and phone services–all at competitive rates. Here is a snapshot of where the projected pricing starts:

• $25 per month for high-speed internet access• $20 per month for high-denition television service• $19 per month for telephone services with reduced long distance charges

When is the vote?The general vote will be held from 8am–8pm on October 27 at 12 locations throughout the proposed service area. Advanced voting will be held from 8am–8pm on October 17 and 25. For details on the voting locations, visit www.rdek.bc.ca or call 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

If you need assistance getting to a polling station please call 250-304-7901 or 250-354-7752 to arrange for transportation.

How can I get more information before I vote?Attend a demonstration for a better understanding of the community network:

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Submitted by Buzz HarmsworthPresident of the Columbia River-Revelstoke Liberals

Th e Columbia River-Revelstoke Liberals held their Annual General Meeting in Fairmont, Sunday Oct. 6th.

Association President, Buzz Harm-sworth opened the meeting with a wel-come to all who attended including Radium Mayor, Greg Deck and Golden Mayor Jim Doyle.

Liberal MLA Bill Bennett, from the adjacent riding of Kootenay East, addressed the meeting by welcoming former NDP MLA Doyle to the Liberal Party saying it was a hard and coura-geous decision, and how happy he is to have him join the BC Liberal family.

Bennett also reminded local Liberals that the next election is only two years

away and it’s important to get the mes-sage out that the tough decisions made by the Campbell government are one of the main reasons for a strong economy and an ability to deliver strong pro-grams.

New business included a discussion on aff ordable housing in the valley for middle and lower income families and the need to expand trade and technol-ogy schools.

A new Executive was elected. It in-cludes Buzz Harmsworth (president, Invermere), David Pacey (vice-presi-dent, Radium), Steve Bender (vice-president, Revelstoke) and Jim Doyle, (vice-president, Golden).

Due to the geographical size of the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding the association has decided to assign vice-presidents to represent diff erent areas.

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By Harold HazelaarPioneer Columnist

After a month of play, the golfers in our league are fi nally starting to show up. It’s about time as vacations, work and injuries have been taking their toll on sev-eral teams. Somehow, these guys think that their wrist shots are going to screw up their golf swing, or is it the other way around?

Anyways, with only eight or nine skaters showing up each week on our team, we are probably in the best condition we have been in for years because of all the extra ice-time. No one complains about “lack of play-ing time” on our team! We just complain about our sore bodies.

One guy who has enjoyed all the ice time is our team bone cruncher, Dr. John, who is willing to use every part of his body to score goals. Defl ections off his chin seem to be the favorite at the moment (now you know why he has that little beard thing going). He likes to score goals, and doesn’t mind the fact that on a scale of one to ten for style, he gets a zero! His focus is so extreme that, a couple of weeks ago, the opposition pulled their goalie in the last minute in an eff ort to tie us, when we wound up with a three-man breakaway. John raced for the net ... unfortunately about twen-ty feet ahead of the guy carrying the puck across the blue-line. We don’t call him “Eager John” for nothing.

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Th e Columbia Valley Community Foundationis accepting Fall 2007 Grant Applications

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Submitted by Norm MacdonaldColumbia River-Revelstoke MLA

When I was elected in 2005 to be your represen-

tative in the provincial Legislature, I promised to be a strong voice in Victoria. I promised that I would listen to what matters to you, and that I would fi ght for rural issues.

As the Chair of the Opposition Rural Caucus, I am working with 13 rural colleagues to ensure that rural issues stay at the top of the agenda both for the Opposition and the government. Th e Rural Caucus is committed to pushing a rural agenda that will meet the needs of rural British Columbians.

Each member of the Rural Caucus is beginning to hold forums throughout their constituencies to pro-vide people with the opportunity to share their issues and their ideas. Th ese forums will be the starting point for a conversation with rural residents that will result in a rural platform; a set of policies that will meet the

needs of rural British Columbians.Beginning this spring, I began holding commu-

nity forums with the theme Healthy Communities: Opportunities and Challenges in Rural BC. Th e input that I have received through these events has been very useful as community members have brought forward a wide range of issues and ideas.

It is my intention to continue to provide these op-portunities for dialogue. I believe that the best knowl-edge comes from local residents and that you know best what will work for your community.

Th e fall session of the Legislature began on Octo-ber 15th and I will be working hard to bring forward your issues in the House. Th rough Question Period, meetings with Ministers and debate in the House, I am able to push the issues that are important to the people in my area.

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Submitted by Kirsten HaldrupColumbia Valley Food Bank Coordinator

Th e Columbia Valley Food Bank provides a very necessary service to people who at times are in need of that extra helping hand.

In order to continue providing this valuable ser-vice to the community, the food bank board of direc-tors has decided to put into place an offi cial registra-tion procedure for clients who utilize it. Th is decision is line with the practice of food banks in other juris-dictions—both urban and rural.

Th e registration process will be as follows. Identity cards must be produced for each person for whom as-sistance is being requested.

For example, if an applicant is requesting a food hamper for two adults and three children, then fi ve identifi cation cards (one for each person) will be re-

quired at registration time. Only the following will be accepted for identifi cation: a birth certifi cate, provin-cial health card , driver’s licence, or government iden-tity card.

All dependants claimed by the applicant must live in the same household at the same residential address.

Th ere will be a transition period from the cur-rent system to the new registration system during the months of November and December 2007. Registra-tion will commence in November on Tuesdays and Th ursdays—probably for one hour from noon to 1:00 pm. Regular food bank hours are from 1:00-2:00 pm. Please note, that during this time period, no hampers will be given out. Anyone can come to register wheth-er they need a hamper that day or not.

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registered for that household. For instance, if an applicant requests a hamper for two adults and three children, but only three individuals are registered for that household and two individuals have not had their identifi cation confi rmed, then the hamper will only be issued for the three registered persons.

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If you have been a food bank recipient in the past, and believe that you will likely use our services in the future, please make every eff ort to come and register during November or December of this year.

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LETTERSDear Editor:

Th is letter is written with regard to the proposed Broadband initiative being voted on later this month. Th ough this has been a recurring topic throughout local media, I’ve found through conversation with friends, locals and tourists who own real estate here, that the issue itself is not widely understood. Skepti-cism is often raised in regard to the increase in prop-erty tax as well as the overall cost of this initiative. However, few people I’ve spoken with seem to under-stand the benefi t that a Broadband network would bring this valley.

Th e fi rst misconception that I note in every con-versation is that this Broadband network is for inter-net alone. Rather, this network would provide services in television and telephone, as well as internet. Th is valley, as it stands now, has very limited selection as to the providers of these services.

How many of you have had technical issues re-garding any of the three, and experienced frustration that the customer service has left you wishing there were some alternative? When a corporate powerhouse holds a monopoly over an area, and that area is so ru-ral that it accounts for a very small portion of their business, of course they aren’t going to care if you’re unsatisfi ed. What are you going to do, switch to a dif-ferent service? With Broadband, that option would be available. Some of the new providers that would be made available are likely even cheaper than those cur-rently available, which would help off set the increase in property tax.

High speed internet isn’t available to the entirety

of the Valley, and though the bigger centers such as Invermere and Radium are covered, more secluded areas are left with dial-up internet. Even then, there are very select few options as to which internet service providers these secluded areas can choose from, and only two forms of high speed available to the lucky remainder of the valley, ADSL and cable.

Broadband would off er internet at incredibly fast speeds, downloading things such as full length movies in a matter of minutes. MP3s would be downloaded in a matter of seconds, and episodes of your favourite TV shows in less than 30 seconds—all at your leisure, rather than waiting for them to be brought to you on television at their convenience—without commer-cials. Th e money saved by not having to rent/buy the movies or CDs is another factor that would help off -set the increased property tax, and the decreased time downloading means more time you can spend doing your other favourite activities.

Over-all, it is my opinion that implementing this Broadband network would be a positive step for this Valley. I grew up in this Valley and watched as we were some of the last in all Canada to have access to the newer forms of technology such as high speed in-ternet and satellite service that doesn’t require a huge dish taking up half your yard. Broadband is the next technological step that the rest of Canada will take, and so I ask, why wait until we are the last to get it? If you’ve read this and agree, please vote yes on the initiative.

Daniel SchniderEdgewater

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Dear Editor:

Once again we have some residents of Lower Lakeview Road giving us their opinion as to how we should vote. Is this the same Dean Kupchanko who wanted to be able to run power boats down the river?

Where was the Columbia River Protection Society when Lakeview Meadows ran a 24-inch storm sewer pipe into our lake? We have weeds now where we never had them on Lower Lakeview Road. Th en just how much water can one person take out of our Lake? With the development in Athalmer, there will soon be no wetlands left.

Th e 11 permanent residents, I am sure, all have proper sewage systems and, as for the 100 who maybe are here two weeks or a couple months per year, they could sure do something a lot better, and cheaper, and

not worry about paying monthly utility bills for a ser-vice they do not want or need. Most of these people don’t worry about the price of their property going up; they are more likely to worry about their taxes go-ing up. Th ey have no intention of selling.

It is unbelievable the politics that have gone into this proposal. You cannot make anyone sign this peti-tion if they are against it. Why do they keep pushing it? What is really behind it?

What about the rest of the lake? Talk about pol-luted — go down to the south end. Th ere are more weeds there now then when we came here 37 years ago. Did Lower Lakeview Road pollute that too? I don’t think so.

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Sales Now On!Contacts:

Adrienne Turner, Sales (250) 341-1201The Columbia Valley Pioneer (250) 341-6299

N E W S P A P E R

No. 8, 1008 - 8th Ave. Box 868 • Invermere BC • V0A 1K0

Phone: (250) 341-6299 Fax: (250) 341-6229

Email: [email protected]: www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

SECOND SPRING— Albert Camus once said, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf ’s a fl ower.” Th is tree on Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach was drop-ping its leaves by the buck-etful last week, creating a percect blanket of Autumn’s fl owers at it’s feet.

Photo by Brian Geis

2007 Columbia River Brigade Journals Available on Web

Th e 2007 Columbia River Brigade Journals have been posted on the event web site—http://www.cana-dianvoyageur.com/crb.

Davy’s Navy organizer “Commodore” Norm Cre-rar said he has posted a large selection of photos, rep-resentative of some of the places the brigade visited, including Invermere, and some of the characters who went on the trip.

Work continues on the video and the slide show,

he said, and both should be in the completion phase by the end of the month.

An offi cial launch in selected communities in both the East and West Kootenays is planned for either ear-ly November or early December.

Mr. Crerar noted that, if you are thinking of join-ing the 2008 Brigade with your team, you need to get it registered. If you are an individual and want to paddle some part of the Brigade with the Canadian Voyageur team, there is a registration form on their web site http://www.canadianvoyageur.com/crb/regis-tration/individual.html


For tips and recipes, visit www.actnowbc.ca

Every added fruit or veggie is a good move.Eating just one extra fruit or veggie a day can improve your health. It’s easier than you think.

Simple tips for better health are available through ActNow BC, a provincial government program

to help families live healthier lives through improved nutrition and increased physical activity.

PIONEER BRIEFSNew wall for Windermere beach

Th e regional government approved the expense of up to $10,000 for immediate repair of the retaining wall at the Windermere Beach Park. Th e Windermere Community Association will undertake the work which will include replacing loose rocks and installing two accesses to eliminate the need to climb over the wall to access the Lake.

Funding for Lakeview Road water and sewer project

A contribution of $111,000 to the Lakeview Road Water and Sewer Project was approved by the Region-al District of East Kootenay this month. Th e money will be taken out of the Community Works Fund un-der which the regional district receives funds annually through the Federal Gas Tax Sharing Agreement. Th e total cost of the Lakeview project is $4.5 million and is in the process of receiving approval of the owners of the 111 lots within the proposed service area.

Second public hearing on Fairmont Hot Springs bylaws

A second public hearing for Bylaws 2008 and 2009 to amend the Fairmont Hot Springs OCP and zoning designations for properties in the vicinity of Wills Road has been scheduled. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has requested amendments to its application in order to address concerns raised at the fi rst public hearing. Th e second public hearing is scheduled for October 29 in Fairmont.

Lake Windermere marina proposal not supported

A referral from the Integrated Land Management Bureau for a new 32 slip marina on Lake Windermere was not supported by the Board. In their discussion, the Board noted that the marina application by Beach-es Property Development Ltd. was premature in view of the on-going Lake Windermere Offi cial Commu-nity Plan process and lake studies being undertaken by the multi-agency East Kootenay Integrated Lake Management Partnership.

Columbia Basin Trust releases climate change technical report

Columbia Basin Trust recently released a Climate Change Technical Report: Preliminary Analysis of Cli-mate Variability and Change in the Canadian Colum-bia River Basin: Focus on Water Resources. Th e full report can be viewed and downloaded from the CBT website at www.cbt.org.


THINK TANK PROJECTThe following requirements are needed by the Lions, in order to evaluate your project for possible funding. You may be contacted further for more information and input, so all of the information requested is important.

• Name of group• Contact person and phone number• Description of project• Estimated value of project with cost breakdown• Funding request to the Lions Club• Time period for project completion• What other contacts have been made for funding of this project• Why is the project needed in the community

Please note that all projects must be in the hands of this committee by no later than December 31st. Our mailing address is Lake Windermere District Lions Club, Box 213, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 attention: Think Tank Committee.

Project review takes place from January - April, following the December 31st deadline. You may be contacted within this time for further input. Projects which are selected by Lions for support will be contacted during May and June.

Annual General MeetingOctober 23rd, 2007

7:00 p.m. at the Gym clubEveryone is welcome! Anyone with ideas, comments and suggestions for

the club are welcome to join us for the meeting! Come and meet our new staff !With the new season under way we are seeking new Board Members.

Come and join our team and reap the benefi ts of becoming part of our Board!

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Annual General MeetingOctober 23rd, 2007

7:00 p.m. at the Gym clubEveryone is welcome! Anyone with ideas, comments and suggestions for

the club are welcome to join us for the meeting! Come and meet our new staff !With the new season under way we are seeking new Board Members.

Come and join our team and reap the benefi ts of becoming part of our Board!

1331 Industrial Road #1 • Phone: 342-3023Email: [email protected]

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Dear Editor:

Th e regional district has developed a vision for the future and is now ask-ing us to have the guts to implement it. Broadband isn’t about slightly faster in-ternet and higher taxes. It is about giv-ing our kids more opportunities for the future.

No, we don’t need broadband just like we don’t need an arena, a perform-ing arts centre or paved roads.

Heaven knows that David Th omp-son didn’t have any of these and he seemed to survive quite nicely. But his kids didn’t stay in the valley—just like ours don’t.

Th is debate is no diff erent than that of the Rural Electrifi cation and tele-phone infrastructures of decades past. If we want our kids to be part of the 21st

century, we have to give them the tools to prosper. Th ey may never have the same opportunities and options as they have in the big cities, but we can give them more options for career choices than they have now. Broadband will help with that.

As near as I can tell, not one of the letters opposing broadband was written by anyone under fi fty (kind of like this one). Why not give our kids an option? And giving a little competition to Telus and Shaw won’t hurt anybody either.

For those opposed to the Broadband initiative, we all know how much easier it is to criticize and put down ideas. For me, I’m voting yes for vision, hope and foresight.

Dave RaeFairmont

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Well I’ve been in the valley now for four weeks, and still my quest to fi nd a decent second-hand car is unanswered.

You’d think it would be simple enough. And sure enough, there seemed to be heaps of cars to choose from at fi rst.

I had a great response to my ad in Th e Pioneer, and the calls fl ooded in to begin with.

But now I think I’ve probably seen every used car in the valley that has a price tag of $2,000 or less. Well, the cheaper the better.

I’ve also learnt that I’m looking for a “beater” not a “banger”, as I’d put it in English terms.

And getting used to all the diff er-ent North American models has been interesting.

I did check out most of the makes fi rst on the internet, but sometimes when I actually went to see the car I re-alised that what I thought was going to be a small run-around, was more like a family sedan.

Even though I’m not spending a whole heap of cash on my new motor, I have to say I’m pretty picky on what I’m going to drive around as I’ve got to be able to sell it again when I leave Invermere in early June.

First up, I’ve never driven much in snow or icy conditions. In England when it snows, it usually doesn’t last too long and it never gets too thick. It usu-ally turns to slush pretty quickly and then it’s gone before you have chance to make a snowball.

So fi nding out that cars over here have summer and winter tires was a new thing.

And then there’s block heaters. An entirely new concept for me.

In England, I’d just boil a kettle in the morning, chuck the hot water over the windscreen and I’d be set.

My car would usually start fi rst time. But then again, temperatures nev-er get too much below freezing, so there

isn’t much chance of the engine freezing up.

Ever since I found out about block heaters I’ve actually found my-self looking at parked cars to see if they have a cable hanging out of the front. Yes, strange but true.

So that’s just for starters.

Next up, there’s the whole driving on the left side of the road thing. Very strange.

Having the steering wheel on the left when you’re used to it being on the right takes a bit of getting used to. I keep reaching for the gears and forget-ting they are back to front in order.

Th at’s if I can fi nd a car with gears, or “manual” as you call it in Canada. Most of the cars I’ve looked at are au-tomatic.

Now I know they’re supposed to be easier to drive, but I’ve spent over 10 years driving manual cars, so it’s only natural for me to have three foot ped-als.

And if that clutch isn’t there, it sure is tricky to drive just with one foot on two pedals. I go to slam my foot on what I think is the clutch only to realise it’s the brake and I’ve come to an abrupt stop. Which isn’t always great when I’m cruising down the street and I’m no-where near a stop sign.

Th en there’s registration plates. In England, when you buy a car it comes with plates attached. Th ere’s no swop-ping around and changing plates de-pending what part of the country you’re in. Th e only time you might change your plates is if you’re being fl ash and going for personal initials so everyone knows you’ve splashed the cash.

Also, I didn’t realise each province has it’s own laws about registration, and I had no idea it was illegal to drive with-out plates. Th at was until I got pulled over by the cops while test-driving a car last week. Well I won’t be doing that again in a hurry.

So let’s hope my mission to stop walking everywhere and start driving will soon come to an end...

My search for a second-hand car

CLEVER SHEEP—Not content to settle for the low-hanging fruit, this clever sheep in Radium found a way to reach to upper branches. Photo submitted by Donna Verboom


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CHANGES—The s e two photographs, taken on Oct. 4th and 15th, document the subtle changes on the shore-line of Lake Dorothy in Invermere this autum season.

Photos by Brian Geis


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Protecting an important habitat often takes collabo-ration and partnership, a process that keeps the well-being of sensitive ecosys-tems and surrounding com-munities in mind. Drive to Cranbrook and an example of such eff orts can be seen stretching off the highway: Elizabeth Lake.

Th e 249-hectare sanc-tuary not only provides visual respite when enter-ing or leaving the City of Cranbrook, but also and more importantly, the wet-land plays an essential role in the area’s intricate ecolog-ical web. Th ough wetlands make up only a small percentage of British Columbia’s total landscape (about 5.6 per cent), their importance exceeds what may be expected.

26 per cent of BC’s vertebrate species depend on wetlands for survival; 32 per cent of those species are at risk. Elizabeth Lake is home to the blue-listed Painted Turtle and the red-listed Great Grey Copper butterfl y. Th e wetland is also important habitat for many migrating and nesting waterfowl while the up-lands provide habitat for endangered badgers as well as muskrats, various reptiles, elk, moose, and white-tailed deer.

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Th e EKCP is a local partnership consisting of over 40 conservation, industry and government or-ganizations dedicated to conserving natural areas for Kootenay communities. Th e Land Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited, Ministry of Environment (Parks and Protected Areas Branch of Environmental Stew-ardship) and the City of Cranbrook have all been involved in Elizabeth Lake’s conservation. Whether involved in constructing and maintaining bird boxes within the wetland, securing parcels of land via pur-chase or by donation, or continuing stewardship ac-tivities around the wetland parameter, these various organizations have worked to ensure the protection of this important ecosystem.

In 1998, Th e Land Conservancy of BC received a donation for a parcel of land off the northeast bank

of Elizabeth Lake. Keeping the wetland from endur-ing further development impacts has been an essen-tial step in maintaining this area’s ecological integrity. Th rough education and hands-on work, TLC hopes to instill the importance of stewardship amongst upcom-ing land managers.

Last spring, students from Gordon Terrace Ele-mentary school clustered with excitement on a mean-dering path alongside Elizabeth Lake. With delightful squeals, they watched several garter snakes slithering through the warmth of sun-baked bricks. Th is grade two class was deemed Stewards of Elizabeth Lake for their assistance with noxious weed removal and native plant regeneration.

Working together to protect natural areas (such as Elizabeth Lake) is a way to continue land stewardship and guarantee a future that includes a respect for wild places.

You can also thank wetlands for (from BC’s Inter-mountain Wetland Conservation Program Steward-ship Factsheet)

• Filtering pollutants, trapping sediments, and improving water quality;

• Acting as giant sponges to reduce fl oods, ease drought and recharge groundwater;

• Reducing soil erosion by slowing runoff from storms and spring thaws;

• Providing essential water, food, protective cover, and breeding habitat for wildlife;

• Acting as carbon sinks, helping to keep atmo-spheric carbon and oxygen in balance;

• Providing shade along streams, maintaining cool water essential for fi sh survival;

• Providing nursery areas and protection for fi sh.

STEWARD OF ELIZABETH LAKE— Students of Gordon Terrace Elementary plant native species along the wetland’s periphery. Photo by Sewart Wilson


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FOG SO THICK YOU COULD STIR IT WITH A STICK—Columbia Valley Residents woke to fi nd a dense fog Monday morning. Th e horizon is lost in this view up Lake Windermere from Kinsmen Beach.

Photo by Brian Geis


ANNOUNCEMENTS

David Thompson Secondary School 3rd Annual Arts, Crafts, Produce, Preserves and Rummage Sale in support of the Greenhouse project Saturday December 1st , 9 am – 2 pm. Table rentals $25.00 (contact Joanne Bragg, 342-9213 ext 143)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Edgewater – Radium Hospital Auxiliary Halloween Tea & Bake Sale Saturday, October 27, 2 pm, Edgewater Legion Hall.

FOUND

Orange cat on Windermere Loop road, 342-9976.

JEERS

JEERS to the driver in grey minivan that hit and killed a grey cat near Laird school at 2:45pm on Tuesday, and didn’t stop to check or pick it up. VJ

GARAGE SALE

Neighbourlink’s Year End Half Price Sale! Light fi xtures, appliances, household furnishings. October 20th , 9 am – 11am. 320-10th Ave.

STORAGE

NEWHOUSEMULTI STORAGE

Various size available.Now with climatecontrolled units.

Call 342-3637

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

Retail/Offi ce/Storage503 7th Ave. Only one spot left! 2000 sq. ft., $12.00/sq. ft. triple net. Call 342-0603 or 341-5845.

WANTED TO RENT

Wanting to rent between Windermere and Edgewater! Young, responsible, family with 2 children, N/P, 341-3230.

Wanted, accommodation for skiing family of 4. Dec – April Prefer Panorama or Invermere, 403-281-0858, email [email protected]

Are you looking for a responsible, mature, employed person to rent your reasonably priced home or condo? Then look no more. I am an extremely clean and tidy lady with a well-behaved trained smaller dog and kitty and will take excellent care of your home. My house has sold and I am looking in Windermere/Invermere for November 30th or earlier. Preference is unfurnished but will consider all. Please call 341-5575 or 342-0448.

Professional couple with 2 young children looking for long-term rental. Great local references, 342-9082.

SUITE FOR RENT

Studio space for rent at Kicking Horse Coff ee. Perfect for yoga, pilates meditation, or karate. Excellent hourly rates, fl exible schedules, lots of open time slots available. Call 342-4489 for details.

SUITE FOR RENT

CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month. (250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

1 bdrm apartment, N/S, N/P, unfurnished, references, available Oct 12th , call Denis, 342-6912.

Invermere: 1 bdrm suite. Stand alone unit, no one on top, below, or beside, has a small yard, hydro included, references required, $600.00/month, available Nov. 1st . 342-7000, leave message.

3 bdrm apartment, large yard, close to schools and hospital, $950.00/month, 342-3790.

2 bdrm suite available Nov 1st . Older style, upper level, in Athalmer, large sundeck, great view, close to town, W/D N/S, N/P, $750.00 plus D/D and utilities, 342-8933.

Radium, month to month, bright I bdrm, lower level. Comes with bed, fridge, stove, TV, utilities, cable, inc., $600.00/month. Please call Lise at Blackstone Commercial, 1-403-214-2344.

Monthly or weekly units available for working couples or individuals with or without kitchens. Call Motel Bavaria in Radium, 347-9915.

2 bdrm, newly renovated basement suite available Nov 1st . Wireless internet, shared laundry, N/S, N/P, $950/month + DD, includes utilities. Long term tenant preferred, 342-3352.

CONDO FOR RENT

Edgewater, 3bdrm mobile home, large, newly renovated addition, 5 appliances, large private yard, N/S, N/P, no partiers. $1200/month plus utilities. 342-2839.

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OBITUARY

Jaimes Archibald StathamJim, beloved husband and companion of 57 years to Peggy, passed away on God’s day, September 30, 2007 with his loving family by his side. Jim was born

November 1, 1922 in Consul, Saskatchewan to Archibald and Gladys Statham. He had two brothers and one sister, Hube, Tony, and Betty. Jim moved to the Windermere Valley in 1937 and began his life long passion of cattle ranching. Along with ranching Jim worked many jobs which included cutting ice from Lake Windermere and hauling lumber for Ronacher’s sawmill. Working at Ronacher’s he met a beautiful secretary who became his life long partner, Peggy Gordon, and together they raised seven children. Gary (Viv), Glen (Kim), Bill (Milena), Shirley (Stan), Tom (Silvie), Marjorie (Kerry), Bruce (Candee), and eleven grandchildren. To subsidize the ranch Jim worked for Kirk’s Christmas Tree Company for forty years and passed on his expertise and passion down to all his kids. It was while working for Kirk’s that Jim moved his family to the house north of Radium known as the Upper Ranch and ran the ranch for twenty seven years along with the ranch in Wilmer. Jim kept ranching even when he was placed in the loving care of Columbia House in the winter of 2006. Then on September 30th, Jim went home to the Lord.The family of Jim’s would like to thank Dr. Maria Dibb for her loving and compassionate care, the exceptional staff of Columbia House, and all our family, and friends for cards, fl owers, food , and prayers.In memory of Jim please make donations to Columbia House.

OBITUARY

John Alfred Jones (Jack)Born: July 11, 1919 Invermere, B.C. Died October 11, 2007 at the Invermere Hospital at the age of 88Jack enlisted September 12, 1940 and trained at Otter Point Vancouver Island and at Val Carier, Quebec. He went overseas in 1941 to the United Kingdom #18 Coy. Canadian Forestry Corp. stationed north of Inverness, Scotland. In 1943 he was promoted to Corporal, General Work Shops 18th Coy and returned to Canada in 1945. Local people who served with Jack at 18th Coy Canadian Forestry Corp, N. Inverness, Scotland were his brother, Carl Jones; Alex Johnson; Isadore Michel; Andy Staberg; Roy Gillmour; Archie Thompson & Sandy Dobbie.Received the Defence Medal - Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp. He was discharged at Vancouver October 11, 1945.Jack was employed by the Contracting Co. for a time. Jack and his brother Carl purchased a truck and they went into hauling. They worked in the mining industry, lumbering, Hoff ert’s Christmas trees, ranching, Big Game Guiding Outfi ts, and freight. Later Jack became involved with the Royal Antler Ranch, which in the years 1938-57 operated as a guest ranch with hunting & fi shing parties. In 1969 when Mr. Williams bought Deer Lake property Jack was employed as manager of that operation. Jack loved guiding the most as it kept him near to the land and with his horses. Deer Lake will forever hold many fond memories for the family.Jack is survived by his children: Kathi Barnhardt, Frank (Georgina)Jones, Wayne (Sharrie) Jones, Stepdaughter Sonja Skawrek, as well as Honny (Jones) Allan, and13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.He was predeceased by parents Frank & Dorothy Jones, daughter Veronica, his brother Carl, and his wife, Mildred Jones.A Memorial Service is set for October 20, 1:00 pm at the Alliance Church, Invermere, with cake and coff ee to follow.In lieu of fl owers please make donations to Heart & Stoke Foundation.

We’ll remember with joy, our times at Deer Lake, Your sacrifi ces made, for our sake,

Though a man of few words, Your love we all knew,Your generous spirit, And giving heart too.

We miss you Dad, With all our heartAnd always hoped, We’d never part

We hold in our hearts, Wonderful memories dearAnd use these things, To keep you near.

THANK YOU

Donna Chen and family would like to thank the community for their support and kindness during the recent passing of Donna’s husband Noel Chen.We could not have gone through this diffi cult time without the wonderful people who are our customers neighbors and friends. Thank you for all the cards fl owers, meals and the many thoughts and well wishes

And, thank you Doctor Gooch, Jane Gleuckler RN Renal Service Facility; and the Invermere Hospital for your help and care during Noel’s long illness.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE:Tuesdays at noonPhone: 341-6299

Fax: 341-6229Email: [email protected]

All classifi ed ads must be prepaid by cash or cheque unless client has

an existing account. Please read your ad over carefully the fi rst day it comes out to ensure the information

is correct.

CONDO FOR RENT

Newly built, fully furnished condo. Sables Resort in Radium, pool, hot tub, underground parking, excellent view, (403)861-5656.

HOUSE FOR RENT

Two bedroom townhouse with single car garage for rent. Across from Tim Hortons. No smoking, no parties, pet friendly. $1300 plus utilities. References required. Available December 15. Call Kathy 342-0838.

Edgewater: Awesome mobile for aff ordable rent. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, decks, car port, new laminate and carpet, fridge, stove, W/D, N/S, N/P, $1025/month, plus hydro. 1 year lease, 403-230-1903.

3 bdrm, 2 baths, house for rent. in Pineridge Estates. Close to all schools, view of lake and mountains, $1600.00/month plus utilities. Prefer family, N/S, N/P, available Nov. 15, 2007. Call 780-6898, fax requests to 780-406-6897.

3 bedroom townhouse downtown Invermere, 5 appliances, den, single car garage, N/S, N/P. $1300/ month plus utilities. Available November 1st. References required. Please e-mail to [email protected] or call 342-9097.

VACATION RENTALS

5 star ocean front resort in Kihei Maui – 2 bed, 2 bath, sleeps 6 – 4 weeks available starting Sunday Jan. 6, 2008. Prefer rentals to be 2 or 4 weeks - $1200.00/week. View the resort at www.mauischooner.com . Call Helga Boker at 250-342-6790.

Ski week, Panorama, sleeps 6, February, $1000.00 OBO, 347-9069 or (403)988-2717.

HOUSE FOR SALE

Invermere: Bright 2 bdrm with laminate and renos throughout. Close to amenities, asking $219,000.00, 342-6255.

ACREAGES & LOTS

Here’s a rare opportunity to own a choice, secluded 40 acre parcel less than 10 minutes from Invermere. Mostly fenced with productive hayfi eld, pasture and forest. Good access and surrounded by crown land on 3 sides. Close proximity to Lake Enid. Choose your favorite mountain view and build your dream home. $679,000. (250) 342-6042.

Fully serviced 60’ x 135’ lot in Edgewater. Beautiful view of the Rockies. $120,000. Call 347-9813 or 341-1581.

WANTED

Cheap mobile phone to buy for pay as you go. Call Rachel at 341-6299.

MISC. FOR SALE

Hay for sale, round bales. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 342-0617.

Support “Rockies” Hockey. Pine, Fir & Larch – dry & split order 342-6908.

Live hens and roosters available immediately. Please call 342-2686

Reconditioned washers, dryers, fridges, and stoves, call 342-5225.

XM satellite radio MyFi, brand new, $75.00, 342-3838 (home) or 342-5220 (cell).

MISC. FOR SALE

Pro-Form Treadmill. Excellent condition. Sandy 342-0020

Kohler propane generator, electrical start, 5000 watts, 110 & 220 Pacifi c hot tub in excellent condition, cedar skirting, $3000.00, call 342-7555.

Camper, 1987, 8’ very clean, excellent condition, fridge, stove, furnace, sink, must see, $3,500.00, 342-1167.

Older 16’ holiday trailer. Clean, good shape, needs wheels, in Fairmont, $100.00 OBO, 403-861-2309.

MUST SELL! Cultured Stone, 400 square feet and 100 linear feet of sil-stone. Asking $1200.00 OBO. (250) 345-6350.

For sale or trade chesterfi eld, makes into double bed, like new, slept in one night, 342-6382.

Fridge, frost-free, top freezer, 18 cubic feet, $400.00 OBO. Paid $900.00, like new, 342-7230.

Dressing table with mirror, 6 drawers, light oak colour, $250.00, 342-0155.

2002 Norco Torrent 2R20 Z1 Marzocchi fork, 24” hand- built rear wheel with hugi hub. Hydraulic haze mag brakes. New drive train. $900, 341-3263.

Pacifi c hot tub in excellent condition, cedar skirting, $3000.00, call 342-7555.

VEHICLE WANTED

WANTED: CHEAP secondhand car needed by end of October, good runaround, excellent fuel economy, $1,000-$2,000. Call Rachel at 341-6299.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

RUSTY BUT TRUSTYLate-20th-Century Toyota Camry, 225K kilometres, runs good on the highway or in the bush, starts good in winter, lovingly maintained by K5 Automotive. B.C. car, nice interior, $1200, Call Brian at 341-6299.

1978 Ford F150 truck, great for fall wood. 1980 Suzuki Jeep fun vehicle for the mechanically inclined, 342-3305.

1990 Chev P/U C2500 2 WD 350 auto, P/S, P/B, with topper tool cabinet & racks, Ideal service truck. Will sell truck and tool box, separate. $5,500.00 OBO, 342-9918, 342-5220.

1994 AWD Dodge Colt. Excellent condition, low kms, lady driven, needs transmission, off ers, 345-6284, Fairmont.

1995 Jeep YJ, lift package, hard and soft top, excellent condition, $6,500.00, 347-6376.

1998 Dodge Stratus, 4 door, air, cruise, new tires, new battery, only 50,000 km. Willing to sell for $6,500.00, 341-3263.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1999 Dodge ¾ ton P/U truck. 150,000 hwy kms, 2nd owner, 4x4 extended cab, runs great, needs nothing, $9,900.00, has 8’ camper. 1987 excellent condition, fridge, stove, furnace sink, very clean, $3,500.00, 342-1167.

2000 Ford Explorer Limited, 8 cyl, all leather interior, power everything, running boards, wood grain trim, back-up sensor, universal garage door opener, driver information centre, fog lights, keyless entry, memory seats, trailer hitch & electrical, Am/fm stereo, cassette, CD, roof rack. Exceptional condition - Dealer serviced. 128,000 kms, $12,000 - cash deal only, 342-9436.

2002 Chev GMC 4 x 4. Leather interior, onstar, LOADED!! 150,000 km. Extended cab. $15,900, 341-7000.

SERVICES

TOTAL HEATING SYSTEMS

Heat Pumps Furnaces

Duct work

342-1167

CUSTOM SAW MILLINGCustom cut lumber & timbers some planing available offi ce phone: (250)342-2686


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REAL ESTATE

$10,000,000in vehicle

inventory.Go to

www. c r anb r ookdodge . c omto view complete

inventory.

Just a reminder… The classifi ed deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

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Phone: (250) 341-6299

BUSINESS FOR SALE

SAVE UP TO 19%On Gas or Diesel

Reduce emissions by 30%Call Wolf @ (250) 688-0044

www.4planetearth.com/wolf

CAREERS

Dusk Construction, a local framing company, is currently seeking framers and labourers. We off er excellent wages and benefi t package. Please fax resume to 250-345-2191 or email to [email protected]

Receptionist/stenographer for busy offi ce in Invermere. Excellent multi-line telephone skills desired, good keyboarding and computer skills, eye for detail, work well with the public. Monday – Friday days. Benefi ts, full and/or part-time available. Email [email protected] or fax 347-9243.

CAREERS

STORE CLERKS needed. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities. Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada.

Outgoing responsible people required for in-store and yard employment. Come to Rona (Ace Hardware) with resume. 410 Borden Street, Invermere.

Wanted, friendly, movie watching, popcorn eating, full/part-time person. Please bring in or fax resume to Popcorn and a Movie, Fairmont Village Mall, fax 250-345-4523.

Custom woodworking shop in Invermere is looking for experienced, professional minded individuals. Competitive wages. Please send resumes to: Tegart’s Fine Woodworking P.O. Box 881 Invermere, BC V0A1K0

CAREERS

Labourer for construction project. Wages negotiable. Please call Yuni at (250)341-1925.

Wanted, full-time kitchen help. Ski Privileges! Ski days, work evenings. Apply in person to Tony Wood at Strand’s Restaurant, 342-6344.

CAREERS

Resident Care Worker

Temporary, full-time position. RCA or PCA, or HSW, or equivalent. Union Membership, HEU. See posting, Mt. Nelson Place. Manager: Donna Jeff erson, 342-3699.

PIONEER CLASSIFIEDSOctober 19, 200736 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

REQUEST FOR TENDER

REQUEST FOR TENDER

Kootenay Savings Credit Union is inviting sealed bids to be received at the office of

Facilities Manager 300 - 1199 Cedar Avenue, Trail B.C.,

V1R 4B8

Up to and including 2:00PM local time, November 1st, 2007, for the following work:

Project: Construction of new branch facilities for Kootenay Savings Location: Radium, BC

Plans are available at SICA.

Additional Notes:

A bid bond for 30 days of $100,000.00.A performance bond of 50% performance on Labour and Materials.A mandatory site visit will become required for all bidders for Tuesday, October 23rd, if bidder feedback by October 16th deems it of value.Bids are to be valid for a 30 day period.

Bidders to be aware that a permit is in place for the foundation and it is necessary to start site work within 10 days of formalizing the contract.

Bids will be opened privately. No information on a formal decision will be issued with respect to the bids until the Owner and the Consultants have reviewed in detail all of the bids received.

Kootenay Savings reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Tenders and to accept the Tender in total or in part, or to accept the Tender which it deems most favourable in the interest of Kootenay Savings. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

HIGH ALTITUDE BARISTACappuccino Hut & Summit Hut, Panorama Resort, B.C

Are you interested in a free ski pass and other goodies? STARTING WAGE $11/hr + BONUSES!

We are looking for full and part-time positions at our busy, alpine ski huts. We offer a great working environment, with a 360 degree view. Skiing home at

the end of the day isn’t bad either. Send us a resume! [email protected]

Mountain Creek Properties Ltd.Strata Manager

Busy property management company in Invermere requires a licensed, experienced Strata Manager with a thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation and well developed problem solving skills. Must be a team player with excellent administration, management and communication skills and be pro cient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. Familiarity with Spectra Property Management software would be an asset.

Please send resume along with salary expectations to PO Box 21, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • fax to 250-341-6009

e-mail: [email protected]

COME JOIN OUR TEAMWe are now accepting resumes for these positions:

• Wait servers• Bartenders

• Housekeeping/Room Attendant $12/hr. to start• Line cooks $12/hr. to start

Contact: Todd Mitchell 341-1946 or 342-9246

or drop off resume at front desk, 1310, 7th Ave

Invermere Inn

Royal Canadian Legion – Invermere is inviting interested individuals to apply to work in our newly renovated lounge as a

Server Wages depend upon experience.

Please mail your resume to Box 446, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

For more information call Pat Cope 342-6735 or 342-4241 or Rick Jarrett 342-3142.

Canada’s #1 Vacation Ownership Company

Is seeking fun loving, outgoing individualsfor our Administrative Team.

Please fax resume to 250-345-6446or email [email protected]

Inquires – please call Denelle or Tara 345-6321

Secretary - PermanentSchool District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) Invermere Zone is now accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Secretary working 35 hrs/wk, Monday to Friday at J.Alfred Laird Elementary School, eff ective as soon as possible. Th is position is part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 440. Th is is reception, clerical, secretarial and bookkeeping work of considerable variety and complexity in the operation of a school offi ce. Considerable independence of judgment and action in dealing with the public, staff and students on a variety of matters relating to school operations is required. Completion of 12th school grade and completion of an Offi ce Administration Program from a recognized Post-Secondary Institute and/or equivalent training and experience is required. Applicants must be able to achieve 60 wpm minimum keyboarding skills. Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Mr. David Gee, Principal, (250) 342-6232.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, including three references, by 4:00 p.m.

on Monday, October 22, 2007 to:

Paul CarriereAssistant Superintendent of Schools

School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain)P.O. Box 70, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5

Phone: (250) 427-2245 • Fax: (250) 427-2044 E-mail: [email protected]

Successful applicant will be subject to Criminal Records Review Check.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

J.Alfred Laird Elementary School -


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Assistant ManagerLakeview Meadows Community Association

Lakeview Meadows Community Association is seeking a qualifi ed individual to assist with maintenance and administration to keep the Community Association grounds, amenities, beach, and recreation centre. This is a permanent part-time position. Guaranteed 64 hours work per month with a fl exible schedule.Experience/Requirements:• Preferred experience with pools, mechanical heating and ventilation equipment• Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge• Should be profi cient in the use of computers• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsPlease forward a current resume directly to the Community Association Manager at

E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (250) 342-3815

Grizzly Mountain Grillin Radium

Requires Experienced Cooks and Servers

Call 342-1666 Fax: 341-3453or send resume to:

PO Box 1079, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0www.fairmontcreek.ca

Fairmont Creek Property Mgmtis seeking a Head Housekeeper

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the overall running and operation of the housekeeping department ensuring high standards of cleanliness, of the Marble Canyon condos and managed vacation homes. You will have experience to manage and lead an existing team of staff, ordering of supplies and budget accountability.

The successful applicant will have a strong sense of responsibility excellent organizational and motivational skills, attention to detail, and be a key member of a growing team.

Interested applicants may submit their resume with references in confi dence to:

Susan Smith at [email protected] or deliver to:#2 -4892 Fairmont Frontage Rd., Fairmont Hot Springs V0B 1L1

Fax 250-345-0078

HEADHOUSEKEEPER

METIS NATION COLUMBIA RIVER SOCIETY

Annual General MeetingWill be held on

Saturday November 17th, 2007At the Brisco Hall

12:00 noon lunch will be provided1:00 pm Annual General Meeting

Election of Of cers of a new Board of Directors to take place(anyone interested in serving on the board please contact Ed Delisle

344-2049 or Denise Porter 344-5758)

Also Carmelle LaRoche – Registrar of Citizenship – will be there to help with MNBC membership applications

Entertainment afterwards (bring your dancing shoes)

AGENDA1. Metis National Anthem2. Opening Prayer3. Welcoming Remarks from President Ed Delisle4. Appointment of Interim Secretary to record Minutes for this meeting5. Greetings from Guests: Gerry Legare, Regional Director Carmelle LaRoche, Registrar of Metis Citizenship, Region 4 Chelsea Mitchell, Regional BC Metis Youth Provincial Council Rep Caren Nagao, Regional BCMetis Women’s Secretariat, Rep6. Approval of Agenda7. Financial Report for the last Fiscal Year & Treasurers Report8. President’s Report9. Directors Reports- Davene Dunn and Caren Nagao10. Women’s Secretariat Local Rep Report- Denise Porter11. BC Youth Council Rep Report- Ruth Delisle12. Chair to be turned over to Christine Carrick, Chairperson of the Elections Committee13. Election of new Board of Directors (President and 4 Directors)

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Submitted by Patti MooreCommunity Action CoordinatorCanadian Cancer Society

A conference exploring what indi-viduals can do to improve the health of their communities will be held at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort and Convention Centre in Cranbrook on October 22-23.

Bridging Rural Communities To-ward Healthier Futures is hosted by the Kootenay and Boundary Healthy Liv-ing Alliance, in partnership with BC Healthy Communities, Interior Health, Canadian Cancer Society and BC Can-cer Agency-Prevention Programs.

“Th is conference has something for everyone and is designed to provide op-portunities for participants to network and build knowledge, skills, and ac-tions by looking at the ‘big picture’ for achieving healthy communities,” said Andrea Winckers, Alliance Co-Chair,

and Community Prevention Coordina-tor with the BC Cancer Agency.

Th e conference will feature presen-tations by BC Healthy Communities and the BC Healthy Living Alliance as well as workshops by Kim Jensen of the BC Cancer Agency, Eva Robinson of Active Communities, and Tam Lundy of BC Healthy Communities on such topics as capacity building and commu-nity collaboration.

Other presenters include:• Dr. Michael Hayes, a professor in

the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, who will discuss how the places we live, work and play infl u-ence our health; and

• Mary Anne Arcand, a community advocate who has raised more than $7 million for non-profi t organizations over the last ten years, will present Show Me the Money, a workshop on how to get long-term support for your commu-nity project.

Conference unites com-munities for health


Children in Invermere fi nally have somewhere to play and make new friends before and after school.

It’s all thanks to the Sonshine Children’s Centre, which is set to have its grand opening on Sunday at 1:30 pm.

Th e centre is a community initiative of Lake Windermere Alliance Church, and its staff will be commissioned during a special church service before the opening at 10:30 am.

It has been more than two years in the making, and after all the planning and renovations, it is fi nally up and running.

Rev. Jared Enns explained the need for a children’s centre in the valley.

“We recognised there was a shortage of childcare facilities in the community, because we knew a num-ber of families who were leaving just because of the childcare situation here.

“Th e church had owned the house next door for four years, and initially we didn’t have any ideas on what to do with it until then.

“Th en once we’d thought of opening a children’s centre we started putting our ideas together of what it would look like,” he said.

In January last year they applied for government funding, and were successfully awarded $32,000 in June.

Demolition of the basement began in August and the construction project started in the fall.

Th e house was completely renovated to be able to hold pre-school and out of school programs.

Th e basement was completely gutted and tall beams were added as support. Bathrooms were built and made accessible for handicapped children.

Th e centre threw open its doors for the fi rst time on October 1, and has fi ve full-time and one part-time staff .

It boasts a whole range of programs, from group daycare for children aged 36 months to fi ve years old; an infant toddler group for nine months to 36 months; an out of school program for six to 12-year-olds, and two pre-school classes for three and four-year-olds.

Jared’s wife Rebecca Enns is director of the new centre.

“It’s been running fully now for two weeks.“It’s extremely exciting and it’s great to see the

children coming in each day and seeing their smiling faces.

“We’ve got a great team of staff who are fantastic with the children.

“Th e programs are bible-based, which means we have a prayer before meals, and we teach them things like respect for others and morals,” she said.

Th e original house was built around 1916 and was

previously owned by the Barck family, who lived there from 1986.

Gloria Barck stills lives in Invermere and has been to the centre to see how her house has been trans-formed.

Jared explained that more than 50 people gave their time and energy to help out and get the centre looking ship-shape.

“We’ve had so much help from parents, people within the church and the whole community. Even people who were visiting the church from out of town pitched in to help.

“It’s been a group eff ort by so many people. Th e Sonshine Children’s Centre is really the church’s way of providing an essential service for the community.

“Everyone is welcome to come and join us for cake and a beverage at the opening ceremony on Sunday,” he said.

Th e Sonshine Children’s Centre is open from 8am until 5pm on Monday to Friday, and its maximum capacity is 40 children.

Spaces are still available. For more information contact 341 6224 or 342 9535.


DAYCARE OP-TIONS—Above, Rev. Jared and Rebecca Enns stand in front of the new Sonshine Children’s Cen-tre In Invermere. Left, the home as it looked before the renovations began.

Photo above by Rachel Pinder; Photo at left sub-

mitted by Jared Enns

Sonshine Children’s Centre enhanceschildcare options in the Columbia Valley


LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 21

Worship and Life Instruction: “A Band of Brothers”Paster Jared ministering.

Sunday School, age 3 to Grade 7 during morning service.1:30 p.m. Grand Opening of the Sonshine Children’s Centre

326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY8:30 a.m. Sunday, October 21

Edgewater - All Saints - Communion10:30 a.m. Invermere – Christ Church Trinity - Communion

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

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY10 a.m. Sunday

Children’s Church during the message part of the service.Sunday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting

Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.comHighway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHCanadian Martyrs Church, Invermere • Father Jim McHugh

Saturday 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday 9 a.m. MassSt. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday 11 a.m. Mass

St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Saturday 4 p.m. Mass712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167

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

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

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPEvery Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.

Every Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible StudyPastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTSSunday Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

Noon Sunday: Relief SocietyPresident Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079

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Reverend Curley FletcherChaplain for Columbia Garden Village

“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro through-out the whole earth to show Himself strong on be-half of them whose heart is perfect towards Him” (2 Chronicles 16:9)

Since the world began, God has been looking for people. He made a beautiful world for us to live in, and then said, “Let us make man in our own likeness and image.”

Why? He wanted to be a Father, to have sons that looked like Him. Israel was to be a kingdom of priests to the world, but they lost fellowship with God and wandered 40 years in the wilderness, going nowhere. Th eir prob-lem, unbelief, is a lesson for us.

God has not changed. He desires to lead us into blessings and prosperity, and be our Father.

Jesus confi rmed this when his disciples asked Him how to pray. He said, “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name.”

When someone asks, “How large is your fam-ily? Simply say, “I don’t know because some are being “born again” today. Some we haven’t even seen yet, but there is a family reunion coming up soon.

Notice, Jesus said, “Our Father which “art” in heaven. Art means He is there now. Is the devil both-ering you? Tell your Father. Th e devil knows you are a child of God. Are you acquainted with your privi-

leges? “And these signs shall follow them that believe: In My Name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues.” (Luke16:17) Our heavenly Father never dies as our earthly ones do.

God set up this family system. God is our father, Jesus is our brother and Savior, and the Holy Spirit is our comforter. Th e Bible and the Holy Spirit tells us so.

Th e word of Jesus said, “Hallowed be thy Name.” God said, “I will be sanctifi ed in them that draw nigh unto me.” (Leviticus 10:3) Jesus said, “No man co-meth unto the Father but by Me.” Why? “For in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.”

“And Ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power.” (Colossians 2:9-10) When we come to God our Father through our lord Jesus Christ, we are coming in a sanctifi ed way. God said, “And lo a voice from heaven saying, this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17)

Before God could make me like Him, Jesus Christ had to be made like us. Does anyone here not have God as your heavenly Father? Well, right now, you can be a part of that great family.

Here is how, “Th at if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righ-teousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosever shall call upon the name of Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:9-13)

You who desire God to be your Father say, “Lord Jesus, I confess to you as Lord with my mouth and believe in my heart that God has raised you from the dead. Wash away my sins and make me a child of God.” Am I a child of God? What does the Bible say? (John 1:12) “But as many as received Him to them gave He power to become the sons of God.”

Welcome into the family!

Your father looks for you

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Lynx Ridge

Walk to the schools, downtown, and new sports park. Three bdrm. townhome has been very well cared for. Nice single car garage, two bathroom with large deck and rear yard. This property has great value and just needs you! MLS#165819

$349,000

If you want to live the good life in the mountains, don’t miss this Mountain Heights duplex. It looks brand new, with beautiful earth tones throughout. Take in the Purcell Mountain Range from your dining and living area. MLS#165868

$659,000

One of a kind development. Lynx Ridge offers stunning mountain and river views in the lovely Columbia Valley. This recreational development allows for RV and Park Model homes. It also includes a small-fee rec centre. MLS#166034

$199,000

Lots of parking, wide open spaces, miles of hiking , golf courses and the national park. Tons of room for all your guests and is in move-in condition. Includes three bdrms plus bonus loft and a wonderful balcony to enjoy the views. MLS#165989

$330,000

Whitetail Estates home is perfect for a starter or retirement property. Two bdrm., 1 bathroom with A/C. Beautiful yard, fi re pit and garden shed. Close to all the ameni-ties, including golf courses, shopping and the natural hot springs. MLS#166007

$124,500

Located minutes from the main street, colorful shops and fi ne dining. Enjoy the beaches on pristine Lake Windermere. Timber accents and cozy fi replaces cast an aura of warmth year round. MLS#K166038

$419,900+gst

2 bdrm, 2 bath unit which is currently helping to pay for itself in the Panorama rental pool. Furnished and equipped with everything. Return at the end of the day to wine and dine in front of the fi replace with family and friends. MLS#K166020

$349,900+gst

To build on this Fairmont Mountainside lot which has no building commitment and no GST. Lovely southwest views of the Columbia Valley and wetlands and centrally located in one of the favorite areas of the valley. MLS#K166086

$199,900

Great way to get into the ski resort market! Enjoy beautiful views in this 1 bed-room suite at Panorama Mountain Village. Just a short walk to all village amenities, hot tubs, pools, main ski lift and more. MLS#K160281

$149,900+gst

Here It IsA mountain retreat fi nished to a wonderful level with private rear yard, great mountain vistas and a bit of a lake view. Gourmet kitchen opens onto the dining area and great room with vaulted ceil-ings. Lower level is fi nished to the same degree with fl oor-to-ceiling windows. The large garage is perfect for all your toys! MLS#K165987

$779,000

Eagles Nest EstatesColumbia Lake is the place to be for lake access and beautiful westerly water and mountain views. Boat launch is steps away at the provincial beach park. Ranch style home has a fully fi nished walkout daylight basement level on the lake side. Open liv-ing spaces on the main level fl ow from cozy liv-ing room with fi replace, large cook’s kitchen with elegant dining room to family room. All with views of the lake! MLS#165991

$739,000

Jill Hall688-5675

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