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Vol. 8/Issue 44 Your Weekly Source for News and Events November 4, 2011

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Lions celebrate milestoneBy Joshua EstabrooksPioneer Staff

The lions Hall in Invermere was alive with good cheer and fond memories on October 22nd, as approxi-mately 90 invitees enjoyed a celebratory dinner and dance commemorating the 60th anniversary of The lake Wind-ermere District lions Club.

The lions Club was officially chartered on October 25th, 1951, said long-time member and histo-rian of the club, Herb Seel.

The inaugural presi-dent, Ray Tippy, lead the club’s 24 original mem-bers as they took on many projects in the early days, including turkey shoots and blackout bingo events — anything to raise a little money to get things going.

“The club purchased the Morigeau property near Invermere in 1953 from the Provincial Government, a sizeable 243-acre property which would be the backbone of all the projects the lions did,” said Mr. Seel.

The lions continued to raise funds and give back to the community in a variety of ways. Ball diamonds were built as well as a shooting range, and in 1966 the Cen-tennial Information and arts building was started on the property, joining at the fence line of lions Park. Once completed, the building acted as the lions’ meeting hall for the next 47 years.

“In 1977, we spearheaded a drive to complete lakev-iew Manor,” said Mr. Seel. “lions were also involved in bringing television to the valley, and we partnered with the Rotary Club to run TV Bingo in the Invermere area.”

Both the annual elbow Valley Cycle event and the lake Windermere and District Benevolent Society were established by the lions in the 1980s, and in 1994 Co-

lumbia House was completed with 15 beds available for seniors needing long-term care.

In 2000, the lions signed a lease agreement for their property with Copper Point Golf Club, which created a strategic partnership that allowed more fundraising op-portunities for the community organizations supported by the club.

“Once we formed a foundation, we were able to col-lect funds and provide receipts,” said

Mr. Seel. “We started a think tank committee which helped screen applications from community groups requesting funds.”

Many groups and proj-ects have benefited from financial assistance from the lions Club over the years, including the Win-dermere Valley Museum, Windermere Valley Ski Club, Valley Fitness Cen-tre, Wilmer skating rink, edgewater Seniors Soci-

ety, and the Brisco Hall. In recent years, the lions

have continued their commitment to the community, explained Mr. Seel, providing funds for a portable MRI machine for the Regional Health District, and the new fire truck which saw the lions and the community raise $450,000. The lions also have assisted in funding Pothole Park, and the new lions Park behind the hospital.

looking back over the history of the lions Club, one can’t help but be impressed, said current president, albert larratt. The forethought and vision that was shown 60 years ago has allowed the lions to be a very effective or-ganization, he said, which in turn has helped out many community groups and initiatives that wouldn’t have oth-erwise been successful.

“I believe in lionism and the work that is done world-wide. any interested individuals are welcome to come for-ward and join our organization. It is very rewarding to be able to help out our valley.”


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Radium chamber re-brands with tourism focusBy Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

In an almost unanimous decision, Radium Cham-ber of Commerce members have voted to re-brand the chamber, creating a new tourism board to focus on in-creasing visitor numbers, marketing the village and im-proving visitor experience.

The Radium Hot Springs Tourism association was officially formed after chamber members voted 35 to three in its favour at their annual general meeting on October 11th.

as one of the province’s 14 tourism-driven com-munities, the move is in line with the direction the vil-lage was already taking, explained Graham Kerslake, the newly-elected Tourism association Chair.

“In most municipalities the chamber is the primary focus, but in Radium tourism has become such a high priority,” he added. “I think the move is just a natural evolution which recognizes the importance of tourism programs in Radium ... tourism really is the lifeblood of so many businesses here.”

But while the chamber will not continue in its cur-rent form, the tourism board will take on many of its duties as part of their role and the needs of the business

community will remain well-served, Mr. Kerslake emphasized.

The new board’s focuses will be estab-lishing policy for development of tourism, running the Visitor Centre, administering the Hotel Room Tax collected by the vil-lage, and branding and marketing Radi-um to help grow the profile of the village.

“Tourism has become our leading eco-nomic driver and we needed to streamline the operation,” said Dee Conklin, Radium’s Mayor. “We need to put heads on the beds in all of our motels and accommodations. If they are full, the rest of the village and the valley benefits.”

a focus on branding and economic development is in line with what the com-munity desires, she added, based on the re-sponses of residents to a survey conducted by the village during the creation of their Official Community Plan.

after the creation of the Tourism association, the chamber then held a vote for its new executive board, with a record-breaking 14 members standing for seven spots.Mr. Kerslake of the Village Country Inn, will be joined by leann laisnez, of Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House,

as vice chair, Rod Conklin, as secretary and Kerstin Mc-Cauley as treasurer.

““There’s a real sense of excitement and a desire to be involved with the changes taking place in Radium,” Mr. Kerslake added. “We’ve got one of the busiest visitor cen-tres in the province and part of the excitement is seeing what we can do to enhance that visitor base. There are many opportunities out there for Radium.”

ALL CHANGE — Graham Kerslake is the chair of Radium’s new Tourism Association, created to enhance tourism in the village. Photo by Kate Irwin

Rotary Club fixing up Invermere crossroads

By Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

The Rotary Club of Invermere has plans to spruce up the crossroads at the entrance to Invermere, in the hopes of providing a warmer welcome to the community for visitors and residents.

Working with the Ministry of Transport and local horti-cultural organization, Groundswell, the Rotarians are looking to create decorative beds on two patches of land on the side of Highway 93/95, beneath the Invermere sign and beside the BC Hydro Athalmer substation.

“Right now it’s all weeds and debris,” said Rotarian Rod Turnbull. “We’ll have one metre borders of gravel wash for the

salt and sand and then landscaped and planted areas in the cen-tre, which should be more pleasing to the eye.”

Groundswell are helping to advise on hardy, non-invasive plant species in a variety of colours to help make the two small patches of land more attractive. The timeline for completion of the project is spring 2012, just in time for the increase in visitors the area experiences over the summer.

“It feels like the area says ‘welcome to Invermere industrial park’ and we want it to say ‘welcome to our community,’” Mr. Turnbull added. “This is part of the Rotary’s community service to try and help make this a better place to live.”

The Rotary Club of Invermere are seeking donations of top-soil and gravel to help further the project.


RCMP ReportSubmitted by Staff Sgt. Marko ShehovacColumbia Valley RCMP

• On October 27th, Columbia Valley detachment members responded to a disturbance complaint involv-ing an intoxicated man attempting to pick fights in the 200 block of Subdivision Road. Police discovered a 30-year-old man on the road, highly intoxicated. He was arrested and lodged in cells, leaving in the morning with a ticket for public drunkenness under the Liquor Act.

• On October 27th at 4 p.m., officers received a complaint of disobeying a flag person at the intersection of Highway 93/95 just outside Invermere. On two oc-casions a 53-year-old driver from Radium failed to obey the stop signals from a flag person who was attempting to control traffic to ensure the safety of workers. Police attended the driver’s home and issued a ticket.

• On October 27th at 11 p.m., police responded to a complaint of a break-and-enter and theft from Winder-mere Family Pantry. A good description was given to the police from a witness and a 30-year-old man was found hiding in a local field. The man was intoxicated and be-came combative with the police and advanced toward officers. He was tackled and placed under arrest and will appear in Invermere Provincial Court in January.

• On October 29th, a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act was executed at a residence on Dehart Road, Invermere. A number of marijuana plants were seized, and a 39-year-old man and 37-year-old woman were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and production.

Over analyzingWith over 35 years service I have the habit, while

listening to people talk, of quickly sizing things up and analyzing what is being said, why it’s being said, and what the person’s getting at before they finish their state-

ment. A word or gesture can give you a good clue. Police work 101: analyze. Unfortunately this habit of mine also surfaces when the wife is talking at me.

A couple of weeks ago, while out for dinner, small chatting, the large shrimp cocktail arrives. Two plates. I asked Bev if she would like to have some of the shrimp and in response got, “We have been married for 33 years and........” (*freeze frame here or pause)

I went into police mode. I was analyzing this and number one, this was not our anniversary (pretty sure it’s in the summer) and not being our anniversary, when my wife started off with, “We have been married for 33 years”, it wasn’t going to be good. If she said it was 33 years there was no need for me to back up and do the math.

Then I got to thinking, maybe she is starting to like our living arrangements and has plans that may impact my retirement and may suggest I should start thinking of working another 10 years. I quickly analyzed our rela-tionship and concluded, we’re good, no worries.

Then I analyzed the short-term and played back the chit chat in my head. Absolutely nothing I did or said since we sat down had me worried. After doing the analysis I con-cluded I had no idea where this was going and should prob-ably stand my ground and protest my innocence.

She completed the sentence with “...in those 33 years have you ever seen me eat or enjoy shrimp?” (*pause to analyze). I was thinking: met her August 16th, 1977 in the backyard of her parents’ place — she was wearing a blue jumpsuit, dark blue if I remember correctly. Some may be impressed that I recall the day. It was a traumatic day for me. Elvis died. Quick 33-year review and I had to confess, I had no idea. It was time to go into my hus-band mantra “you’re right, I’m wrong. Sorry.”

How many of you guys out there who have been married for 33 years can say you aren’t still learning new things about your spouse? Note to self: do not over ana-lyze in the home environment.

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Correction• In the October 28th edition of The Pioneer, in

our Meet The Candidates segment it was incorrectly stated that Deborah Fischer has lived in the Colum-bia Valley for 27 years. In fact, Ms. Fischer has lived in the valley for 6 years.

• In the October 28th edition of The Pioneer, in our Meet The Candidates segment it was incorrectly stated that Paul Denchuk has lived in the Columbia

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By Joshua EstabrooksPioneer Staff

Longtime valley resident, dedicated mother, grandmother, and driving force behind the Valley Fit-ness Centre, Georgina DuBois, has lost her battle with brain cancer, passing away on October 31st at the In-vermere and District Hospital. She was 69 years old.

Georgina moved to the valley from Maidstone, Saskatchewan in 1951 when she was nine. Her family purchased a farm in Windermere, and in 1957 estab-lished the Shadybrook Campground on the property, which is currently being run by her son, Michael.

She graduated from David Thompson Secondary School and received a teaching degree from the Univer-sity of British Columbia in the early 1960s. Georgina met her future husband, Bill, in the Columbia Valley, and they solidified their relationship while attending university.

She then taught in the Lower Mainland and Kam-loops before moving back to the valley full time in 1970, when she and Bill purchased Shadybrook from her par-ents. She continued to teach elementary school in both Windermere and Invermere, and then worked as the manager of the Valley Fitness Centre from 1987-1992.

During her time at the fitness centre, Georgina was the driving force behind saving the struggling enterprise,

guiding it through the process of becoming a non-profit society and even loaning the society money to help se-cure the building.

Simply put, without Georgina’s tireless commitment the Valley Fitness Centre would not be here, said Helen Breau, who currently manages the Centre.

“Georgina also served on the board of directors, was president of the society for 15 years, and volunteered

countless hours of her time towards the improvement and success of the centre. Her familiar face in the class-es, amazing sense of spirit and vitality will be missed very much.”

Georgina was dedicated to her family, and en-couraged them to live an active, healthy lifestyle. She had a large garden that she would tend tirelessly, re-called Michael, and she spent as much time travelling the world as she could.

“She has easily been to more than 25 countries,” he said. “You name a place and she’s been there twice. She lived a remarkable life.”

Together, Bill and Georgina had three sons, who, in turn, provided her with six grandchildren. She was in her glory with her grandchildren, said Michael, and was overjoyed to spend time with them any chance she could get.

With her extensive work throughout the commu-nity, the organizations and initiatives that benefitted from Georgina’s energy are too plentiful to list. She

was actively involved in minor hockey, cub scouts, the Windermere Community Association, bridge club and was a seasons pass holder and ski friend at Panorama for 40 years.

What friends and family will remember most is Geor-gina’s positive energy and great sense of humour and the lasting legacy she has left for the Columbia Valley.

Longtime resident has left her mark on the valley

GEORGINA’S LEGACY — Georgina and her husband Bill with their six grandchildren. Left to right, Spencer, Bill, Kaylee, Katrina, Georgina, Teagan, Ashley and MacKenzie. Photo submitted


Teepees by moonlightIn this image, taken on Invermere’s Fort Point in 1922, three traditional First Nations teepees shine brightly through

the darkness, lit up by the fires inside. If you have any more information on this or any Historical Lens photo, e-mail us at [email protected]. Photo (A1200) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

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Jumbo is not the only local issue

Imagine all the people


With the world population hitting the milestone of seven billion earlier this week, according to the United Na-tions, the phrase “celebrating 7 billion” has been plastered across the international media. ceremonies have been held in maternity wards across the globe as we pat ourselves on the back for this somewhat dubious achievement.

But as the planet’s numbers swell beyond any previ-ous level, there is also a healthy dose of concern over the capacity of the earth to meet the needs of so many people.

Demographers say it took until 1804 for the world to reach its first billion people, and over a century more until we hit 2 billion in 1927. switch to the modern day and the gap has narrowed to just 14 years until another billion human beings have entered existence.

While the burgeoning population is a testament to the improved healthcare and living conditions enjoyed in modern times, these conditions are not enjoyed by all. Water, food, sanitation, healthcare and education are the staples of life in western civilizations, but of the half-million ‘seven billionth babies’ celebrated on Monday, many will struggle to access those resources.

india’s ‘seven billion baby’, Nargis Yadav — born in one of the country’s poorest regions — is just one ex-ample. Born into a country which could soon overtake china as the world’s most populous nation, her parents are poor villagers struggling to earn $100 a month. De-spite their hopes that Nargis attend school and become successful, they have no means by which to ensure her future. They are not alone.

With the world population more than doubling in half a century, almost every other problem is becoming much more difficult to solve and resources are becoming increasingly stretched.

When Lennon wrote the immortal lyrics “imagine all the people sharing all the world” in 1971, the popula-tion of the planet was just 3.8 billion. i wonder whether his vision would have been this expansive.

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Dear Editor:

To the Invermere election candidates: thank you for the commitment you have made to our town by running in the election. By now, I am sure you have all been asked for your opinion on the Jumbo Gla-cier Resort. Before you place too much focus on this question, please be aware that I, as a voter, am not interested in hearing your opinion on the resort.

I believe you are as entitled to your opinion as I am to mine. However, I also believe this question has no place in our local election. We have many impor-tant issues to discuss right here in our town.

I would like to hear what you think the current council has done well, so that I know you’re in touch with how our community is run. I would also like to hear what you think could be improved in our com-munity, so that I can judge whether or not your pri-orities are in line with mine, and hence, I should vote for you. If you insist on viewing the Jumbo question as a deciding factor in the election, I can only con-clude that you are not in touch with local priorities, and not a good choice for council.

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Dear Editor:

I would like to thank Ms. Campbell for her letter in The Pioneer on October 28th and for the opportunity to better clarify the objectives of The Lake Winder-mere Watersports Association (LWWA).

In her letter, Ms. Campbell mentioned that the “lack of engagement (by second homeowners) can only be due to the fail-ure of responsible participation ... over the past several years.” I could not agree more.

I had the opportunity to attend my first Lake Windermere Management Com-mittee (LWMC) meeting recently and one of the board members, a long-time second homeowner here, echoed this sentiment stating that he was never consulted or in-cluded in local issues so he took matters into his own hands, got involved and discovered the information he desired by himself.

Involving oneself in these matters, being well informed and engaging in the process is key to ensuring that one’s inter-ests form part of the final solution. That is precisely why the LWWA was formed. Our mandate is simple: to provide a conduit of information, clarify misconceptions and to be a meaningful part of the process. It is our belief, in the spirit of community co-operation, that it is far more productive to be a part of the process than to complain about the results after the fact.

A meeting in Calgary was only one suggested solution on how to better en-gage second homeowners, but by no means was it the only way to gain inclu-sion. It is our desire to work cooperatively with the LWMC to enhance the public consultation phase of the plan and to add

to the process, not to break it down.As to Ms. Campbell’s other queries,

Akiskinook Resort, Timber Ridge, The Cottages in Lakeview Meadows, Mountain Heights, Lakeview Meadows and Terra Vis-ta are just some of our local communities that either hold or have held Annual Gen-eral Meetings, Special General Meetings or regular council meetings in Calgary.

We are grateful to the Lake Winder-mere Ambassadors for the work they have done and their contribution as it pertains to water monitoring. The health of the lake is paramount to our efforts, as are all forms of continued recreational opportu-nities — motorized and otherwise.

I am not sure if any of our member-ship have ever participated in Ambassadors’ organized shoreline clean-ups, but everyone contributes to this end by either participat-ing in such events, maintaining their prop-erty’s shoreline, or paying community asso-ciation fees which employ staff to maintain, clean and beautify their community shore-line, beaches and marinas.

It is my hope that this response helps clarify the LWWA’s objectives. Thanks to the continued cooperation from the LWMC, we are making great progress and appreci-ate the invitation from the LWMC for one of our members to sit on the management board — that spot will be filled shortly.

This will go a long way toward co-operative solutions from the widely var-ied users of our lake and to maintain the health, integrity and enjoyment of the lake for now and for generations to come.

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Whiteway expansion to increase winter recreationBy Joshua EstabrooksPioneer Staff

The winter recreation potential of Lake Windermere is well known to residents of the Columbia Valley, but plans are underway to increase the profile of winter ac-tivities in the valley and develop some new attractions to make for a fun-filled winter on the ice.

This spring, the Invermere Business Committee be-gan brainstorming ways to help support and develop a more year-round approach to tourism in the Columbia Valley, which would, in turn, help local businesses avoid the current ‘feast or famine’ economic situation.

The concept centres around expanding and improv-ing the Whiteway under the new Winter Village on Lake Windermere Initiative, explained Interim Business Committee Chair, Justin Atterbury.

This winter, the plan is to double the width of the Whiteway to five metres, which will earn it the Guinness World Record title for the largest maintained ice surface in the world. The title is currently held by the Rideau Canal in Ottawa.

“Capturing this title will get massive amounts of na-tional press to our area and when that happens we will be able to draw attention to all of the other amazing things our valley has to offer,” Mr. Atterbury explained.

To maintain the expanded Whiteway, the Invermere Business Committee has begun fundraising initiatives to help establish a paid maintenance position for the facility and the complimentary infrastructure also planned for the lake this winter. The committee has also purchased an ice-resurfacing machine, which will be towed behind a tractor, and 100 metres of hose for flooding the ice.

“In addition to widening the Whiteway, we want to build 12 pond hockey rinks, a curling sheet for begin-ners and experienced curlers, a snow golf course, a desig-nated dog park, or, at the very least, baggie stations near and around all of the facilities, a track for racing, and a snowball park,” Mr. Atterbury explained. “The snowball park will include different obstacles and bunkers for or-ganized snowball fights.

“We also realize that ice fishing has a long and popu-lar history on our lake and we wanted to make sure we

left ample room for our dedicated fishermen to put up their ice shacks on a couple different locations.”

Although the plan is ambitious, Mr. Atterbury ad-mitted, it is one that he and the Invermere Business Committee believe is possible and feasible, even if it isn’t all completed this first winter as everyone is hoping.

“So far we have received very positive feedback on these ideas,” he added. “We are still looking for local businesses that would like to get involved in sponsoring a rink or a particular section of the Winter Lake Village.”

For more information on the expansion plans, or to join the group that is working towards these goals, call Mr. Atterbury at 250-342-8885.

ICING ON THE CAKE — This map shows the location for some of the proposed changes to the ice on Lake Winder-mere. The Invermere Business Committee is hoping to have the new facilities up and running this winter. Submitted by Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club


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For many residents of the Columbia Valley, the months between the busy summer season and the fast approaching snow of wintertime are a time to pause, re-lax, and take a much needed vacation.

A lot of these shoulder season travellers choose the months of October or November to leave town, running the risk every three years that they my no be able to vote in their municipal election.

To address this issue, many municipalities, the Village of Radium included, have instituted a mail-in voting pro-cess so no one has to miss out on casting their ballot, or is forced to rearrange their travel plans.

But Invermere resident Joan Rouse was disappointed when she discovered that she would miss out on voting in this year’s election, as the municipality has not imple-mented a system of voting from a distance.

“My friends and I feel that not only is it important to have a say in our local politics, but that it is our duty to vote for Mayor and Council,” Ms. Rouse explained. “If the elections are always to be in November, a large number of the local population will never have a say in this matter. We are all tax payers who may or may not have issues that we wish to have addressed, this is our way of making certain that we get a chance to be heard,”

To institute a mail-in vote, the District of Invermere would have needed to start the process over the summer, explained Chief Administrative Officer, Chris Prosser, but the demand was simply not there from the public.

Now that requests are being received to create a mail-in vote for Invermere, the municipality will record each request and discuss them when council prepares for the next election in 2014, he added.

Residents like Ms. Rouse, however, are disappointed to miss the chance to vote this time around and feel that the option should be available regardless of demand.

Meet your candidates thriceBy Pioneer Staff

Voters in the Columbia Valley will get three chanc-es to meet with and pose questions to their prospective candidates this month, as the Rotary Club of Invermere, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and Meet On Higher Ground in Radium will be hosting events.

The Rotary’s all candidates forum will be held on Monday, November 7th at 7 p.m. in the David Thompson Secondary School auditorium — with a

question and answer session and lively discussions. The Chamber’s all candidates forum will take place

on Thursday, November 10th at 7 p.m. in the Invermere Community Hall. The evening will include a debate be-tween both Mayoral candidates for Invermere, followed by a meet and greet for all candidates in the valley.

Radium residents will have the chance for a more informal chat and mingle with their candidates at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House on November 13th from 2-4 p.m.

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Dear Editor:

As you may know, teachers in our dis-trict are part of a province-wide job action as negotiations continue to reach a new collective bargaining agreement after ours expired at the end of the last school year.

Teachers have decided on a job action that is focused on pressuring management while maintaining services to students. Teachers are not performing some of their regular duties, including supervision of re-cess and buses and attending administra-tive meetings. Teachers are not engaging in the normal flow of written communication between teachers and administrators.

As parents, you may have noticed little of this, because of what teachers are still do-ing. Classes are still in session, extra-curric-ular activities are going ahead, and schools remain vibrant centres of learning. Teachers are planning, teaching, marking, evaluating and supporting students as they usually do.

Parents can rest assured that the lines

of communication between home and school remain open. Teachers will continue to communicate progress through means other than administration-mandated re-port cards, including phone calls, e-mails, meetings, notes and marked assignments.

If your child requires extra support to complete a course or subject, teachers will communicate with you about their needs. Supporting your child to be successful at school is still paramount to teachers. Please contact teachers directly if you have any questions about your child’s progress.

Just like parents, teachers do not want to see education disrupted. Most of us are parents, too. Teachers are at the bargaining table, working to end this dispute with a negotiated collective agreement that shows respect for the profession and respect for public education. We hope this is resolved soon with a fair and reasonable settlement.

Doug MurrayWindermere Teachers’ Association


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Cinefest @ Pynelogs Tuesday Nov 8 - Oranges and SunshineA film chronicling the plight of British children forcibly relocated to Australia.

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

Staying coolJulianne Beddie, 9, from Invermere practises her arm positioning with Danielle Elford, of the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club, at the Kootenay Regional Development Camp on Saturday, October 29th. A group of 20 young people took to the ice at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena to work on their spins, jumps and edging ready for showcases and competition. Photo by Joshua Estabrooks


Reviewed by Emily Rawbon

Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is a 40-something hus-band who is happily married to his high school sweet-heart, Emily (Julianne Moore). However, Emily doesn’t feel the same way and quite clearly states that she wants a divorce, while trying to order dinner at a high-end res-taurant. Oh, the public shame!

On the ride back home, Emily decides to add in-sult to injury by admitting to having an affair with her co-worker, David Lindhagen (Kevin Bacon). How does Cal respond to this crisis? Well, like any 40-something nerd wearing New Balance shoes and a corduroy suit, he excuses himself and decides to jump out of a moving car. Ouch!

Facing a life of loneliness, Cal mopes his way to a high-end singles bar where we are introduced to Jacob

Palmer (Ryan Gosling), an incredibly handsome and chiseled ladies man who is everything that Cal isn’t.

Remarkably, Jacob decides to take Cal under his wing and show him how to stop being a victim and take back his manhood. In short, Cal learns how to become an ass, which becomes incredibly relevant when he hooks up with his son’s eighth-grade teacher (Marisa Tomei). Needless to say, the parent/teacher interview was rather embarrassing. Oh, and the Scarlet Letter reference was a nice touch.

At this point in the movie, I had an incredible urge to hit the stop button, go to bed and offer the flick a four out of 10 heads review. Why? I am not a fan of Steve Carell. I find his humour pretty lame and his roles seem to be the same old same old.

However, something rare happened during this ro-mantic comedy that deviated from the standard Holly-

wood formula: plot twists, character development, witty dialogue, and seemingly irrelevant story lines all tied to-gether in a twisted, fun, funny and heartwarming story.

Yes, the movie starts out slow, but I’m happy to ad-mit that it gets better and better. As Hannah (Emma Stone) so bluntly states, “I know what happens in the PG version of tonight.”

These loveable characters and their idiosyncrasies when faced with highly improbable situations leave us with a very entertaining movie. If you make it through the slow start, you’re sure to enjoy!


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Friday, November 4th:

• 6:30 p.m. Fall Supper at Invermere Community Hall. $15 Adults, $6 Children 5-12, Children 1-4 years of age free. Hosted by Catholic Women’s League and Knights of Columbus.

Saturday, November 5th:

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (or whenever the beef is gone): 19th annual Beef-on-a-Bun at Invermere Home Hardware. For info: 250-342-6908.• 12 noon - 3 p.m.: Ski Swap hosted by Windermere Valley Ski Club at the Invermere Community Hall. Check-in equipment between 9-11:30 a.m. Club Concession and registration. • 5-6:30 p.m.: Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere. Hosted by Windermere Valley Shared Ministry Outreach Committee. $10 per person or $25 per family. All proceeds go to House of Grace Orphanage in Northern Uganda. For info call 250-342-9860, or visit www.lindafoundation.com. • 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.: 10th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. $49 per person. For tickets and info: 250-345-6070.

Sunday, November 6th:

• 10 a.m.: 3rd Annual Mini Ekiden Relay Race for the Library at Pot Hole Park. Three person teams, or individual runners and walkers. Kids welcome. Distances

are 4.1 km, 10 km, or 7 km. $5 per person or open donations to the Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-8737 or [email protected].

Monday, November 7th:

• 6 p.m.: 4 week flow yoga program starts at Columbia Ridge Rec Centre. $25 per person. • 6 - 9 p.m.: Ladies Night Out at Details by JoAnne and Three Bears Gift Shop. Door prizes and goodies.• 7 p.m.: All candidates forum in preparation for the Municipal Election on November 19th at David Thompson Secondary School theatre. Hosted by Rotary Club of Invermere.

Tuesday, November 8th:

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs series presents Oranges and Sunshine at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $10 per person. Tickets for sale at the door.

Wednesday, November 9th:

• 1 - 2:15p.m.: Seniors Day at Invermere Public Library. Pick up and drop off at Columbia Garden and the Manor. For info: 250-342-6416.• 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Advance voting at the Municipal office, 914 - 8th Avenue in Invermere and at the Village office, 4836 Radium Boulevard in Radium. For info: 250-342-9281 or 250-347-6455.

Thursday, November 10th:

• 12 noon: Soup, bun and dessert with tea and coffee at Invermere Seniors Hall. $5 per person. For info: 250-342-0327.• 7 p.m.: All candidates forum in preparation for the Municipal Election on November 19th at Lake Windermere Memorial Hall in Invermere. Hosted by Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. For info: 250-342--2844.


Branch #71, Windermere District and Branch #199, Edgewater invite your participation in their joint services of Remembrance. Invermere:• 10:30 a.m. Parade forms outside Legion.• 10:35 a.m. Parade moves to Cenotaph Park.• 11:30 a.m. Parade leaves Cenotaph Park.• 11:35 Parade dismisses at LegionEdgewater:• 3:45 p.m. Parade forms outside Legion

• 4:00 p.m. Parade moves to Cenotaph Park• 4:30 p.m. Parade leaves Cenotaph Park• 4:40 p.m. Parade dismisses at Legion• 5:30 p.m.: Wings and ribs dinner at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 Edgewater. Tickets $12 adults, children under 6 free. For info: 250-347-0044.


• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: First annual Columbia Ridge Christmas Market at Columbia Ridge Community Hall with local vendors. Runs every Saturday until December 10th. Interested vendors contact Jan: 250-345-0321 or [email protected].• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Sicamous at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Sunday, November 13th:

• 2 - 4 p.m.: All Candidates Meet and Greet at the Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House in Radium Hot Springs.• 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs series presents The First Grader at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $10 per person. Tickets for sale at the door.

Tuesday, November 15th:

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

Thursday, November 17th:

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


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


• 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.: General voting in the Municipal Election at Lake Windermere Memorial Hall. 709 - 10th Street, Invermere and at Radium Seniors Hall on 4863 Stanley Street in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-342-9281 or 250-347-6455.• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Fernie Ghostriders at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

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Young artist wins Kelowna drawing contestBy Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

A budding young artist from Inver-mere has enjoyed the chance to see one of her creations permanently etched in stone in downtown Kelowna after winning the city’s Rock Tattoo Competition last month.

Georgia Mikkonen, 9, was in shock when her family received the phone call in mid-October congratulating her on be-coming one of the 10 contest winners — she didn’t even know that her artwork had been entered.

After hearing about the youth com-petition over the summer while visiting her aunt, Georgia put pencil to paper and created a drawing of herself in a fishing boat to fit the contest’s recreation theme. But, unknown to Georgia, her aunt, Tania Madore, then submitted the piece to the Kelowna Sculptors Network Society, where the drawing beat some stiff competition to win one of the top spots.

“When we got the phone call saying ‘Georgia won an art contest’ it was quite a surprise — my first response was ‘really, what contest?’,” said her grandmother, Debbie

Dalke. “I’m so proud of her. It’s a pretty big deal!”Georgia, the only winner from outside Kelowna,

travelled to the city last week, meeting up with the nine other contest winners to see the finished piece. They were honoured at a special ceremony in front of the city’s Rotary Centre for the Arts, where they were presented

with certificates by the mayor, Sharon Shepherd.

In addition to the main prize and her certificate, Georgia also received a $25 cheque and her very own piece of stone along with a rock carving kit.

“It’s really cool to win — lots of peo-ple are going to get to see my drawing,” Georgia said. “Everybody in Kelowna will be going by — it’s really exciting!”

The contest is not Georgia’s first artis-tic venture. She loves to draw during her free time, whether at school or at home, and particularly enjoys designing dresses.

Finding inspiration for the competi-tion was easy, Georgia explained.

“The contest said draw something you enjoy doing in your spare time and I was thinking about fishing anyway — that’s when it came to me to draw a picture of me in a fishing boat,” she said. “It was re-ally cool to see it carved into the stone.”

The artwork of all the winners has been sandblasted onto a large piece of marble which will be placed some-where in downtown Kelowna alongside works from bud-ding and veteran sculptors created throughout the sum-mer months as part of the Art Rocks in The City festival.

READY TO ROCK — Georgia Mikkonen from Invermere, alongside Kelowna’s may-or, Sharon Shepherd, proudly displays her contest-winning drawing which will be per-manently displayed on a stone sculpture in downtown Kelowna. Photo submitted


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Celebrating its tenth year, the annual East Koote-nay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort will take place on Saturday, November 5th, boasting over 50 wineries from around the province and more varieties to choose from than ever before.

The idea behind the event started as a way to bring a taste of the famed Okanagan wine region a little closer to guests and residents of the Columbia Valley, and it has been growing steadily ever since, said Festival Coordina-tor, Erin Dowsett.

“Whether you are new to wine or not, this is a great event to come out to and try some different varietals. We have expanded the event to include wines from other parts of the province as well.”

The festival kicks off on Friday night with a five-course wine paired dinner. The wines are selected based on the results of a blind tasting that occurs at the previ-ous year’s festival, and includes introductions from Fair-mont’s Head Chef, Greg Godfrey, for the food and wines being poured.

“If you’re new to pairing it is a good experience to see what wine goes best with certain types of food,” said Ms. Dowsett.

Saturday afternoon, those who bought tickets to the Friday dinner are invited back for a blind judging, which

determines not only who receives the guest choice award, but also which wines will be featured in next year’s dinner.

The main event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, and will see the resort’s banquet room transformed into a wonderland of wine in a trade-show-like format, said Ms. Dowsett.

“People are more than welcome to try the wines and speak with the winery representatives at each station. We have 56 B.C. wineries being represented and over 200 bottles of wine will be poured.”

It may be daunting to think of all the different winer-ies and varietals that will be available at the festival, but Ms. Dowsett recommends focusing on a specific varietal and going through them first so a more accurate compari-son can be made between the different wineries’ products.

“Some people try every single wine, and others pick and choose. There are no rules other than to have fun and enjoy the event.”

Some of the wineries that will be represented at the festival include: Hester Creek, Burrowing Owl, Sum-merhill, Wild Goose, Peller Estates, Mission Hill, Tin-horn Creek, Gehringer Brothers, Mt. Boucherie, Skim-merhorn and Baillie-Grohman — to name but a few. Tickets for the East Kootenay Wine Festival are available at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Tickets for the Friday dinner cost $89 plus taxes and gratuities, and $49 plus tax for the main event on Saturday. To purchase your tickets phone 250-345-6000.

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A local cycling society is hoping to raise the profile of mountain biking in the Columbia Valley, starting with the official creation of a 34 kilometre multi-use trail near Panorama Mountain Village.

The Columbia Valley Cycling Soci-ety, a local non-profit group, is seeking to upgrade the existing Brewer Creek and Silver Moose Trails near the resort com-munity, and gain an official designation for the route as a multipurpose cycling and hiking pathway. Improvements would also allow for back-and-forth hiking and biking between Invermere and Panorama.

If funding can be secured, this will be the first step toward the society’s goal of creating a selection of world-class biking trails in the area for local users, and to attract mountain bikers from around the globe.

“We’re trying to build upon the cycling community already in the Columbia Valley and provide more rid-ing opportunities,” said Adrian Bergles, President of the Columbia Valley Cycling Society. “We envision Brewer Creek, which has been used by cyclists for more than 15 years, being a premier high-alpine mountain biking op-portunity, which will help put this place on the map as a cross country biking destination.”

The group’s proposal includes upgrading the exist-ing trails to International Mountain Biking Association standards, including the construction of several small bridges spanning the creeks on the route, and a biologi-cal survey to determine whether increased trail use is en-vironmentally sound. The cycling society already main-tains and manages legally-designated trail systems at Mount Swansea and the Johnson Trail and will also care

for the recently-approved Kloosifier Trail. The group plans to add Brewer Creek and the Silver Moose Trails to their responsibilities once completed.

With a dedicated team of volunteers and seasonal trail maintenance staff already in place thanks to the society’s 112-person membership, finding a work crew should not be a challenge, Mr. Bergles explained.

“We have a wealth of talent to draw from, all folks who are Columbia Valley locals and passionate about mountain biking,” he said. “We think the Brewer Creek Trail has excellent environmental qualities which we want to help preserve.”

The overall project cost is estimated at $110,000, with $30,000 in financial support already secured from the Panorama Foundation. The group is also seeking funding from other local and regional sources, in com-bination with local fundraising. With financial support and a legal sanction, the trail could optimistically be completed by the end of summer 2012, Mr. Bergles said.

Cycling society reveals big plans

PEDAL POWER — The Columbia Valley Cycling Society has revealed plans to seek an official biking designation for the Brewer Creek and Silver Moose Trails near Panorama and make trail improvements. Photo submitted


PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Invermere that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, four Councillors, and one School Trustee for a three-year term commencing December 2011 and terminating December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence MILLER AI Invermere TAFT Gerry Invermere

COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence ANDERSON Greg Invermere ATTERBURY Justin Invermere BRYDON Ray Invermere DENCHUK Paul Invermere DUNN Rob Invermere HAWES Spring Coy Rd., Invermere McGRATH Dave Upper Lakeview Rd., Invermere STEVENS Stephanie Westside Rd, Radium UNGER Richard Invermere WILKER Dale Invermere

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONSGENERAL VOTING will be open to quali� ed electors of the District of Invermere on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

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Elector Registration (for voting day only registration)There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

• 18 years of age or older• Canadian citizen• Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day• Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of

Invermere for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and• Not otherwise disqualifi ed by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identi� cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi� cation is not necessary. The identi� cation must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identi� cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

Advance Voting OpportunitiesAdvance voting will be open at the Municipal O� ce, 914 - 8th Avenue on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm and Thursday, November 17, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

Chris Prosser, Chief Election O� cer

VOTING DAY ONLY REGISTRATIONResident ElectorThere is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. The District of Invermere conducts its elections using “Voting Day Only Registration” and therefore does not maintain a voters list.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the quali� cations to vote, and, Resident Electors MUST produce two pieces of identi� cation to the election sta� at the voting place.The identi� cation (at least one must provide a signature) should prove both residency and identity.Acceptable identi� cation includes (two) of:

Non-Resident (Property) ElectorA Non-Resident Property Elector will be required to produce acceptable identi� cation, as well as proof of ownership of the property in question. If there are other owners of the property you must also have written consent from the majority of all of the owners stating that you are the one owner who is designated as the Non-Resident (Property) Elector for that property.Property registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote in this municipal election.IMPORTANT: Please be prepared to produce either a 2011 copy of your Land Title or your Assessment Notice or other evidence satisfactory to the Chief Election O� cer, Deputy Chief Election O� cer or Presiding Election O� cial when applying for a ballot on voting day, along with two (2) pieces of identi� cation (at least one with a signature).

QUALIFYING TO VOTEThere are two categories of voters who qualify to vote in a local government elections in B.C. Resident Electors and Non-Resident (Property) Electors.

A Resident Elector quali� es to vote by meeting all of the following criteria:

• You are a Canadian citizen;• You are at least 18 years of age, as of Novem-

ber 19, 2011 ;• You have lived in BC for at least 6 months

prior to registering to vote;• You have lived in the Electoral Area for at least

30 days prior to registering to vote; and• You are not disqualifi ed from voting because

you■ Have been convicted of an indictable

o� ence for which you are currently in custody; or

■ Have been found guilty of an election o� ence

A Non-Resident Property Elector quali� es to vote by meeting all of the following criteria:• You are not a Resident Elector of the

Electoral Area;• You are a Canadian citizen;• You are at least 18 years of age, as of Novem-

ber 19, 2011 ;• You have lived in BC for at least 6 months

prior to registering to vote;• You have owned property in the Electoral

Area for at least 30 days prior to registering to vote

• You have been designated by the other owner(s) of the property as the Non-Resident (Property) Elector for that property;

• Property has to be in an individual’s name• You are not disqualifi ed from voting because

you:■ Have been convicted of an indictable

o� ence for which you are currently in custody; or

■ Have been found guilty of an electiono� ence

• BC Driver’s License• Invermere Tax Notice• ICBC Vehicle Insurance

Documents

• Social Insurance Card• BC Identifi cation Card• Credit Card• Utility Bill

• BC CareCard or Gold CareCard

• Citizenship Card

ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIESWednesday, November 9th, 2011 • 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMThursday, November 17th, 2011 • 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Advance Polls are held in the District of Invermere Offi ce located at 914 - 8th Avenue Invermere, BC

GENERAL VOTING DAYSaturday, November 19th , 2011 • 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Location: Lake Windermere Memorial Community Hall709 – 10th Street Invermere, BC

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE • 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

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Panorama awarded for putting employees first


The accolades continue to pour in for Panorama Mountain Village, which has just been announced as the winner of a province-wide employment award. This spring, the resort received the Mountain Resort of the Year award from the BC Alpine Association, and now this week the ski hill’s progressive attitude towards its workforce has garnered it the Employees First Award from go2, BC’s tourism and hospitality human resource association.

The Employees First Award recognizes BC tourism industry employers that demonstrate exceptional stan-dards of human resources and people management.

“We realized immediately that to deliver the qual-ity of guest experience we wanted, we needed to create a company culture committed to delivering exceptional experiences,” said Panorama Mountain Village’s CEO and President, Rick Jensen. “The only way to build that culture is to invest in our employees creating both per-sonal and professional growth.

“It’s an honour to have our efforts being recognized by go2, the Tourism Industry Association of BC and the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation.”

Panorama’s strategy focuses on engaging employees, and has resulted in a 60 per cent seasonal return rate — impor-tant when operating a large business in a rural location, said Nicole Morgan, Panorama Employee Experience Manager.

“Being a rural resort operator, establishing a work-force of our size throughout the year involves a lot of resources and effort,” she said. “The recognition of being an employer of choice will drive the development of our recruitment and retention practices, making the process of hiring, training and developing staff that much easier.”

Everyone at the resort is proud of the achievement, she added, and it will serve as one more reason for pro-spective workers to come and join the team.

“We are very proud to share this award with all our staff,” Ms. Morgan said. “Being a year round resort, with every season, new teams are developed and trained by our core staff and this award recognizes all their efforts in making this happen.”


YOUR MONEYAdvantages of existing preferred shares

In our current low interest rate environment, many investors are searching for strategies to generate more in-come in their portfolios. With 10-year Government of Canada bonds yielding 2.3 per cent, other investments like dividend paying common shares and income trusts have gained popularity. However, many investors are un-comfortable taking on the additional volatility that com-mon shares bring to a portfolio. For this reason, many in-vestors have found that buying rate reset preferred shares on the secondary market can be an excellent strategy.

What are they?Rate reset preferred shares are different from ordi-

nary preferred shares, which pay a fixed dividend for the life of the investment. Instead, rate resets pay a fixed divi-dend for the first five years. At that time, the dividend is then reset to the Government of Canada five-year bond rate, plus a premium. Upon this reset date, issuing com-panies may also choose to retire the shares for the price at which they were originally sold, usually $25.

For example, TD Bank Series E Rate Reset Preferred Shares were issued at $25 per share in 2009 and carried an annual dividend rate of 6.25 per cent at issue. The shares currently trade at $27 per share, and carry a yield to maturity of 3.40 per cent.

On April 30th, 2014, if TD Bank decides not to re-tire the shares, the rate will be reset to the five-year Gov-ernment of Canada bond rate plus 4.37 per cent. In the

meantime, the shares trade on the stock market, which means investors are not locked-in and can sell their posi-tion at any time for whatever the market will bear.

Yield to maturityYield to maturity refers to what an investment will

return between the time it is purchased and the date it matures, taking into account the price it will mature at and all interest or dividends paid during that period. Us-ing our example of the TD Series E shares, if the shares are bought today at the market price of $27 and TD Bank decides to retire the shares at $25 on their reset date in two-and-a-half years, an investor will gain $4.29 in dividends and lose $2 in capital on an original invest-ment of $27. This results in a total gain of 8.5 per cent or an annualized yield to maturity of 3.4 per cent.

Potential for capital lossesInvesting in existing rate reset preferred shares may

provide an even greater benefit, because existing shares carry potential for capital losses. Using the TD Series E example, an investor buying the shares at $27 will only get $25 back upon maturity. While this generates a $2 capital loss, it is important to remember that the investor also earned $4.29 in dividends and a total yield of 8.5 per cent over two-and-a-half years. This capital loss can be applied to offset the tax owing on future capital gains or applied against previous capital gains in the past three years.

DividendsIn addition to potentially tax-saving capital losses, pre-

ferred shares pay tax-efficient dividends rather than fully-taxed interest. An individual with taxable income between $42,707 and $74,028 in B.C. will only pay 6.79 per cent tax on eligible dividends, as opposed to 29.7 per cent on other forms of income, including interest. A person earn-ing less than $42,707 per year pays minus 2.87 per cent on eligible dividends, which means they will actually gen-erate a tax credit to be applied against other income.

Reasonable returnsRate reset preferred shares are commonly issued by

Canadian banks, insurance companies, utilities and other corporations, and most currently yield between three and four per cent. While these yields may not seem that great, it should be noted that five-year Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) are yielding 2.8 per cent and are fully taxable as income. Rate reset preferred shares also come with the benefit of potentially higher dividend rates in the future if the shares are not called in over time.

SummaryRate resetting in an environment of rising interest

rates means investors won’t get caught holding bonds with coupons that may be deemed undesirable by the market, or with their money locked into low paying GICs.

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

(Grants-in-Aid)

Pursuant to section 176 of the Local Government Act, the District of Invermere has authority to provide � nancial assistance to community groups. Council invites applications for � nancial assistance in preparation of its 2012 budget. The total budget allocation for grants is $10,000. Those groups or organizations wishing to apply for � nancial assistance are requested to make written application to the Council before November 10, 2011. Application forms are available at the Municipal O� ce or our website www.invermere.net

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

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

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

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

Deadline for requests is Monday, December 12th.

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

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

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

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

the stores by the December 16th deadline.

Special storytime with author Trina Ayling reading her book:

“Miss Emily Goes to Bat”Friday, November 4th, 10:30 a.m.

The Invermere Public Library

250-342-6416 • invermere.bclibrary.ca

Business Beats• All Dolled Up: Local nail salon and professional

training facility All Dolled Up is holding an open house on November 21st from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. On offer will be promotions, prizes and discounts, plus the chance to enjoy local vendors Lia Sophia, Epicure, and Passion Parties.

“We’ll have save the HST on all products, 10 per cent off all prepaid and booked services, and door priz-es,” said Carmen Hayward, All Dolled Up’s owner. “We have everything related to hands and feet, manicures, pedicures, gel nails and polish, and a good selection of bath and body products and gift ideas.”

For more information on All Dolled Up or to book services, call 250-342-3727.

• 2011 Best of Business Awards: A further 17 Co-lumbia Valley businesses have been honoured at this year’s East Kootenay Best of Business Awards. Achiev-ing the highest platinum award are: Tim Hortons, in the category Best Doughnut Place; Home Hardware, Hardware and Building Supply category; Design Cents,

Home Staging/Interior Design category; Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ltd., in the Hot Springs Getaway cat-egory; and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ltd., Kootenay Getaway Resort category.

Gold award winners are Radium Hot Springs Pools, in the category Hot Springs Getaway, and Scrappy Do’s, in the Scrapbooking Company category.

Silver awards go to Essentials Department Store, Fabric/Sewing Store category; Columbia Lake Lodge, Hostel category; Babin Air Ltd., Recreational Tour Com-pany category; and Monkey’s Uncle Toy & Gift Co., Toy Store category.

Bronze award winners are Invermere Drycleaners, Dry Cleaner category; Winderberry Greenhouses and Nursery, Garden Centre category; RK Heli-Ski Panora-ma Inc., Helicopter Service category; Diamond Heating & Spas, Hot Tub/Spa Company category; OK Tire & Auto Service, Tire Store category; and Full View Cur-tains, Window Coverings category.

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Village of Radium Hot Springs

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Radium Hot Springs that an election by voting is necessary to elect four Councillors for a three-year term commencing December 2011 and terminating December 2014, and that the persons for whom votes will be received are:

COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Residence

Devlin Don Jackson Avenue Fischer Deborah J. Sun Valley Place Larsen Karen Leslie Stanley Street Logan Todd Rivercrest Road Reinhardt Clara Ann Sun Valley Place Verboom Ron Kirk Street

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING: ADVANCE VOTING: Saturday, November 19, 2011 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 8:00 am and 8:00 pm 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Radium Seniors Hall, Village O� ce, 4836 Radium Blvd. 4863 Stanley Street.

ELECTOR REGISTRATIONThere is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of electors (mail ballot voting excluded) will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:• 18 years of age or older• Canadian citizen• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Radium Hot Springs for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and• not otherwise disqualifi ed by law from voting.

Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identi� cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Only one person can vote per property.

MAIL BALLOT VOTINGQualifi ed electors may vote by mail if they:• have a physical disability, illness or injury that aff ects their ability to vote at a voting opportunity,

OR• expect to be absent from the Village of Radium Hot Springs on both the general voting day and the

advance voting opportunity.REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:Before 4 pm on November 17, 2011 you must submit an Application to Vote by Mail to the Village o� ce in person or by mail (PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0), fax (250-347-9068) or email ([email protected]). Applications are available at the Village o� ce, upon request, and on the Village website (www.radiumhotsprings.ca). Mail ballot electors will be required to submit a completed Elector Registration Form and consent from the majority of the property owners if they are seeking to register as a non-resident property elector.Mail ballot packages will be available no later than November 1st. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Offi cer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011.Mark Read, Chief Election Offi cer(250) 347-6455

NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTIONRADIUM HOT SPRINGS

3176

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 NOON MSTWhen: Sunday, November 6, 2011

We will be making electrical system improvements in Radium on November 6.To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interruptelectrical service for approximately 4 hours, from 8:00 a.m. –12:00 NoonMST. The area affected are customers directly WEST of Radium Substationoff Prospector Avenue; the Canyon Campground SOUTH of the Substation;Kootenay National Park (not including the entrance buildings), allSubdivisions WEST of Columbia Avenue off Foresters Landing Road and theCanfor Mill.

Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience thismay cause, and will restore service safely and as efficiently as possible.

Shorten restoration time during a power outage by switching lights andelectrical equipment off. Wait one hour after power is restored beforeswitching on multiple appliances to allow the system time to stabilize.

Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outagesor bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficultiesor for more information.

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to ourcustomers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects,upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energythrough Power Smart.

Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

Wine Festival winnersBy Pioneer Staff

The Pioneer team would like to congratulate Darryl Stettler and Blair Robinson, the winners of our Wine Festival Contest.

Mr. Stettler and Mr. Robinson each win a pair of tickets to the Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival in Fairmont on Saturday, November 5th, courtesy of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Now in its 10th year, the East Kootenay Wine Festival is a celebration of British

Columbian wines with more than 50 wineries from across the province bringing over 100 of their newest and best vintages for taste testing and judging.

The festival will be held on Saturday, November 5th, from

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

A handful of tickets are still available for the event. To book call 250-345-6000.

Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting Pioneer giveaways and contests in the coming months.


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7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

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

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

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

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5026 Riverview Road, Fairmont, B.C. V0A 1L1

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HERE TO SERVE YOU“Serving the Columbia Valley”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONTRACT OR HOURLYMACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

VJ (Butch) BishopOwner/Operator

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

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RE/MAX InvermereIndependently Owned and Operated

1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459Invermere BC V0A 1K0

E-mail: [email protected]: 250-342-9611

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Offi ce: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

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Glenn PomeroyMaxWell Realty Invermere

926-7th Avenue, Invermere, [email protected]

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926-7th Avenue, Invermere, [email protected]

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Bernie RavenMaxWell Realty Invermere

926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BCwww.teamraven.ca

Bernie RavenBernie RavenMaxWell Realty Invermere

926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BCwww.teamraven.ca

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EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Paul GlassfordSales Consultant

Invermere, Windermere, Panorama,Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs


ANNOUNCEMENT

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

Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:30-2:30 and Dinner as always from 5:00-9:00pm. Enjoy 10% off all orders.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Weekend Hours Trial at the

Valley Fitness Centre

NOW Open 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. until the end of December. (IF successful we will continue into the New Year) See you there!

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

ANNOUNCEMENT

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

ThANk yOU

Thank you to my family & friends for the kindness shown to me during my recent illness. Thank you for the flowers, cards, phone calls, letters, visits, and for all your prayers. Thank you to my dog sitters. A special thank you to my family who are always there for me.— Fran.

ChEErs & JEErs

Cheers to Shelley, Karl, Carver and the staff at Bud’s for putting on the best show ever! Grandpa

ANNOUNCEMENT

2nd Annual ARTS ALIVE CRAFT SALE

at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere, Saturday Dec. 10,

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Limited space available for

vendors of fine art and crafts.E-mail for application and

information: [email protected]

ChEErs & JEErs

Cheers to all of the healthcare professionals, agencies, library, Groundswell, Family Resource Centre, Columbia Gardens and all the volunteers who made the flu clinic possible.

Cheers and best of luck to the health care assistant students who are graduating. You are confident, compassionate and competent. Columbia House looks forward to working with you and our local residents are lucky to have you!

ChEErs & JEErs

Cheers to Mike, Bruce and Chris at Mister Tire for smiling service even in unpleasant weather, when everyone is rushing to get their winter tires on.

Jeers to the hunters who continually drop off their carcasses behind Munn Lake.

Cheers to Jeremy T. You go above and beyond with your level of service and it made my day!

Cheers to the lady who found my wallet in the Sobeys parking lot and handed it into the customer service desk.

Jeers to my neighbor who has the buck from their hunting weekend strung up in the tree in front of their house.

Jeers to Mysterio! You really let the team down. Make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Cheers to the Windermere Army Cadet Corp. for donating the carved pumpkins to Columbia House. We really appreciate it!

Cheers to the ‘Mayor’ of Lake Enid. Thank you for making our camping experience the best ever. Your kindness and knowledge is what makes the valley great!

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NEWHOUSEMULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.Now with climateControlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166.

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

COMMErCIAL sPACE

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

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

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

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

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

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

For lease or sale 1200 sq. ft. 2 bay shop with fenced yard located Invermere Cross Roads on Hwy. 93/95. Excellent exposure, great lease options. Call 250-342-5667.

shArED ACCOMMODATION

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

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

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Our Baby, Shayla Karen was born silently on October 25th, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. She will be sadly missed by her big brother Tristan; and parents Jason Wilisky and Charlene Miller; her Great Grandparents; Grandparents; Uncles; Aunts; and cousins.

For 37 weeks you developed inside me. As I listened to your speedy little heart I imagined seeing your newborn face. As I snuggled up against your daddy, You kicked him as if you said “Hello” Every decision was made with care;

What color to paint, what new clothes you would wear, and the rocker in the corner that we would share.

We headed to the hospital – too soon. Concerned and confused

We were hopeful it was your time to come. We’d finally meet our little girl.

How were we to know your last kick to Daddy was not meant as hello, but Goodbye.

Born still, we held you in our arms a short while.

“Forever our Angel too beautiful for Earth.”

Georgina Nyline DuBois (nee Sholinder)

After a valiant fight with cancer, Georgina passed away on October 31, 2011 at the Invermere Hospital. She was born on March 18,

1942 in Ontario and resided in Windermere since 1951.

Georgina’s family was the most important facet in her life. She was married to Bill for 47 years and they had three sons and six grandchildren. Georgina’s other passion was her dedication to fitness and health; she was instrumental in starting and operating the Valley Fitness Centre. She was a teacher at Eileen Madson Primary for many years, and loved gardening in her large vegetable garden every year. Georgina had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. When her children were young, Georgina was actively involved in minor hockey, Cub Scouts, and the Windermere Community Association. Her zest for life spilled over into many interests such as bridge, hiking, skiing and travelling the world, which she shared with many of her friends and family.

She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband Bill, her children Greg, Michael (Christine), Brent (Tanya) and her six grandchildren whom she cherished: Katrina, Ashley, MacKenzie, Spencer, Teagan and Kaylee. Her siblings Carol McKay (Alex), Ralph Sholinder (Kelly), Arlee Romane (Delvin), Linda Byman, and Larry Sholinder (Aline).

A celebration of her life will be held at the Invermere Community Hall on Sunday November 6th, 2011 at 2 p.m. Donations in her memory can be made to the Valley Fitness Centre, the Whiteway, or another local non-profit recreational society of your choice.


Shared accommodation

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

Suite for rent

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTSConveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2-bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard. Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, NP. Utilities not included. $850/month. Available immediately, 250-342-0838.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suite for rent

Bright1-bdrm basement suite. Close to schools & D/T, W/D, wood stove with wood. Looking for mature tenant. $600/month includes hydro. N/S in suite. 250-427-0762.

Radium bachelor suite with laundry & kitchen. $350/month includes utilities. 250-347-6420.

Invermere – large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite with separate entrance. Appliances shared, W/D, central location, 2 blocks to D/T, school, hospital. 3 blocks to groceries & beach. Pet’s ok, N/S, available now. $675/month + utilities. Call Grant 403-493-1245.

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

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

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

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

Farimont, 2-bdrm, 1-bath suite. W/D, fully furnished, excellent location, N/P, N/S. $750/month + utilities (wireless Internet, water & cable included). Call 250-270-0043.

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

Suite for rent

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

Kinsmen Beach, fully furnished, 1-bdrm suite for rent. Cozy, clean, bright, quiet with laundry, $500/month + 1/3 hydro. No partiers, N/P, N/S. Call 403.688.1972 or 250.342.0008.

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

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

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

homeS for rent

IN RAdIUMLong-term, cozy & bright. 2-bdrm, 2-bath trailer on private lot. All appliances including W/D, large fenced lot with outbuildings for storage. $850/month + utilities. Call 250-342-3841.

2-year-old Invermere T/H for rent. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 5 appliances, developed basement, 2 f/p, large deck with spectacular views. Beautiful kitchen with h/w floors. $1050/month + utilities. Open house every Saturday. Call 403-703-0930.

homeS for rent

In Radium, long-term, cozy & bright. 2-bdrm, 2-bath trailer on private lots. All appliances including W/D large fenced lot with outbuildings for storage. $850/month + utilities. Call 250-342-3841.

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

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

Windermere house for rent. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. $1,200/month + $600 DD & references required. Available November 1st. Home is also available to sell $290,000. For more info call 250-498-6298.

1,200 sq. ft. mobile home for rent in Juniper Heights. 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Security deposit & references required. Quiet, non-smoker, cats allowed but no dogs. $800/month. Available Novemer 1st. Cal 250-427-2700.

Fairmont Hot Springs 3-bdrm, 2-bath, 1,600 sq. ft. home. All appliances, some furnishings. Available immediately, references and DD required. $1,350/month. 250-764-9354.

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

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

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

homeS for rent

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

Contact Dave or Eric

250-342-4040 www.FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Luxury home for rent, 2+1 bdrm, 2 full bath, 1400 square foot bungalow located in Castle Rock Estates, Invermere. Stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, huge 13 foot island, HE laundry set, gas fireplace, hot tub, large sundeck with stainless steel BBQ, partially finished walkout basement with plenty of space and storage. Short-term lease (6 months, Dec 1 – June 1). $1,700/month including long distance telephone + utilities. N/S, N/P, mature single or couple preferred. To view (on weekends only), please call Nicole 403-472-6684 or 250- 342-9362.

2-bdrm + den T/H in Invermere. Fully furnished, garage, gas F/P. $1150/month + utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 325061998.

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

4-bdrm + den furnished cabin in Fairmont (Dutch Creek) with amazing river views. Quiet location, large recreation room, wood F/P. $1100/month + utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 324747855.

homeS for rent

3-bdrm, 2-bath, 2000 sq.ft. unique home in Athalmer. Huge front yard and lots of storage for toys. End of road so total privacy. DD required. $1,250/month + utilities. Call 403-680-6999. [email protected].

6-bdrm, 4-bath, suite overlooking lake in Wilder subdivision. 3000 sq. ft. plus all new granite bathrooms and kitchen. Very private with best view in Invermere. DD required. Available November-April. Call 403-680-6999. [email protected].

Log home on acreage and lake on Toby Bench. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, 2 F/P, woodstove. Some pets ok, smokers welcome. Available immediately. $1,000/month + DD + utilities. 250-342-0848.

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

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

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

Windermere 3-bdrm mobile home, 5 appliances, large deck in yard, quite street close to schools & beach. $800/month + utilities. 403-286-1132.

condo for rent

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

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


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condo For rent

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

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

Invermere Parkside Condo: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appliances R2000 energy efficient. Walk anywhere. Available immediately. $900-$1000/month + utilities, N/S, small pets negiotable, DD & references required. 250-342-0853 or [email protected].

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

condo For rent

1-bdrm + den condo at Akiskinook. 10 minute drive to Invermere. Renovated, fully furnished & equipped. Indoor pool. $750/month includes hydro, cable & internet Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 324745004.

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

Executive 2-bdrm, 2-bath, open concept R2000 Condo fully furnished downtown Invermere. Includes all appliances, heated floors in bathrooms, electric fireplace and top of the line BBQ. $1,300/month includes utilities. Available immediately. Please email [email protected] or call 416-709-4590.

1-bdrm condo near Sobey’s $600/month. 2-bdrm condo $625/month. N/S, N/P. Call 250-342-6255.

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

1-bdrm, 1-bath condo furnished in Radium. N/S, kenneled dog ok. Nanofibre, storage, parking, play area. $550/month + utilities. References & DD required. 403-870-2805.

lot/acreaGe For sale

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

MoBile hoMe For sale

2002 Winfield Mobile Home occupied for 4 years. Good condition. Must be moved! Porch and propane tank included. $50,000. 250-342-6188.

hoMes For sale

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

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

Edgewater 1300 sq. ft. home with undeveloped basement 2-bath, 2-bdrm with attached deck & carport. $239,900. To view call 250-347-9813.

condo For sale

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

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

wanted

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

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

wanted

Car-less lady seeking larger wheeled stroller to haul groceries etc. for reasonable price. 250-342-6127.

Misc. For sale

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

302v8 + 3sPeed Transmission modiFied moTor to many extra’s to list. Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

700r Chevy Transmission custom built originally paid $3,000. Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

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

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

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

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

Cast iron woodstove. Asking $750 OBO. Call 250-342-9390.

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

Double glass, double casement window RO 84” x 48”. 2 lever operated casements 46” x 22” (all wood), good condition. $150 OBO. 1,100 litre steel steel fuel/heating oil tank, no leaks, good condition. $200 OBO. Call 250-342-7313 after 6 p.m.

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

Toyo G-02 Winter Tires 235/60/r16 used on Ford Freestar. 30,000 kms on tires complete with rims. $200. 250-347-6482.

Misc. For sale

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

Hot Tub Rentals Week or Weekend Rates. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922.

Queen sized bdrm suite (natural solid oak) comes with headboard, footboard, frame, night table & dresser. $375 obo. Hexagon coffee table (dark solid oak) $150 OBO. 250-347-9171.

Aluminum deck railing, price dependant on quantity. 2-person hot tub $200 OBO. 1995 Ford truck bumper $100 OBO. Spiral stair case $200 OBO. 250-342-3569.

17 ft. Nova craft outfitter Canoe for sale with prospector hull design in excellent condition. $850. Call 250-347-6455.

vehicles For sale

1986 CHevY ½ Ton, no motor, LOTS OF ACCESSORIES. Best Offer. MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

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

Silver 2005 Toyota Echo Hatchback for sale. Excellent condition with 267,000 kms. $5,500. Call 250-347-2488.

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

services

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

VacuumsParts, repairs & accessories,

All makes & modelsCentral Vacuums – sales and

installationsBonded & licensed

Fine Homeservices250-342-9207, [email protected].

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca.

Blow-out Prices Check out the

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs(250)342-5749

[email protected]

We supply parts and service

FOR ALL MAKES of:• snowmobiles• motorcycles

• quads


services

Renew & RestoreProfessional tile and grout

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

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

[email protected].

Tile & Slate InstallsJourneyman tile setter. 30+

years experience. Custom steam rooms, showers, floors,

and cultured stone.All work guaranteed.

Competitive rates.Call 250-341-5645.

LBO AutobodyYour Fender Bender Mender

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

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

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

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

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

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

services

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

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

Dryer vent, furnace cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089.

help wanted

PART-TIME JOB, FULL-TIME INCOME

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

help wanted

Come join Toby Creek Adventures in the

Tourism Industry for a fun and exhilarating work

environment. We have 2 positions to fill.

Please send resumes to: [email protected]

or fax 250-342-0419 www.tobycreekadventures.com

1) Toby Creek Adventures in Panorama B.C., is looking for mature, enthusiastic and reliable individuals who would like to learn to become a snowmobile guide. Persons must be familiar with snowmobiling and must posses the following minimum requirements:

Valid Level 3 First Aid or equivalent first aid certificate, Canadian Avalanche Level 1 or 2. In-house training starts beginning of December.2) Toby Creek Adventures is seeking a full time mechanic. Individuals must be current with latest technologies in snowmobiles and ATVs.

help wanted

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

F/T or P/T hairstylist wanted at Valley Hairstyling. Call 250-342-6355.

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

help wanted

Supervisor Retail

(FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR)Invermere Location

Permanent, full-time, flexible, completion of high school.

Experience an asset. $12.50/hour, 40/week with benefits.

Duties are:

• Supervise,coordinateandschedule the activities of staff

• Estimateandorderingredientsand supplies required for meal preparation

• Preparecustomerfoodorders• Establishmethodstomeetwork

schedules• Maintainrecordsofstock,

repairs, sales and wastage• Trainstaffinjobduties,and

sanitation and safety procedures• Andallotherrelatedduties• Mustbeflexibleandreliable.• Excellentcustomerservice

E-mail resume to [email protected]

Attention: Mr. Michael Richards

POSITION AVAILABLE DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER

AT INVERMERE HOME HARDWARE

This position requires an individual with a class 3 licence with air brake certification, safe driving skills and a clean driving record. They will be able to efficiently load and unload building materials, able to work well with other staff and possess good customer service skills.

This position is full-time and includes an excellent benefit package. To apply, bring your application/resume to the store or apply on line at www.invermerehardware.ca. We look forward to meeting with you.

WANTED: Positive, energetic, self-starting individual to be a part of our team. Window covering experience preferred, but not necessary.

Contact Mike at [email protected] SOON…

INVERMERE, BC WILL BE OPENING IN EARLY 2012!

We are currently recruiting for the following full-time position

Store Operator (Manager)The Store Operator is the business leader for the store and

responsible for operational excellence, including optimizing staff performance, ensuring customer satisfaction, maximizing

revenues and delivering front line contribution.

If you are interested in a career that works, visit us online at

www.marks.com or email your resume to [email protected]

Mark’s offers competitive wages, benefits for both full-time and part-time associates, bonus opportunities, flexible schedules, excellent discounts at MWW and Canadian Tire along with career advancement opportunities.

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POLL CLERKS AND COUNTERS NEEDED FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION

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

Election O� cials must be a minimum of 18 years of age and may not be a candidate or the spouse, sibling, parent or child, or grandparent or grandchild of a candidate running in the 2011 municipal election.

If you are interested, please submit a letter of interest to Chris Prosser, Chief Election O� cer c/o the District of Invermere

914- 8th AvenuePO Box 339

Invermere, BC V0A 1K0





REPRESENTATIVE TO THE RECREATION SOCIETY BOARD

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

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

Mayor and CouncilDistrict Of Invermere

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

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

on Wednesday, November 7th, 2011.

Qualifications required:

• Administrationofsalesandcateringcontracts• Solicit,quoteandnegotiatenewcontracts• Experienceinfood&beverageandDelphi• Effectivecommunicationandorganizationalskills• Abilitytoworkmornings,eveningsandweekendsasrequired

Forafulljobdescriptionpleasevisit:http://www.hcareers.ca/seeker/search/

view?jobAdId=26E843BF22615A89

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

Wearehiringforthefollowingposition:

Events & Sales Coordinator

As winter creeps across the Colum-bia Valley, some of our readers have been seeking sunnier climes along with their trusty copy of The Pioneer in the hopes of winning a two-night stay in Calgary and tickets to a Flames game, courtest of Invermere’s Travel World. Pictured, clockwise from left: Pat and Tom Summers in Troy, Turkey, a world Heritage archeological site; Mary Smith visiting her old country school of Trafalgar, five minutes east of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan-Al-berta; Kayla Pike (left) and Madison Ukass in Guelph, Ontario.

On the road again

TRAVEL CONTEST


� e Presidents and Members of the

Royal Canadian LegionBranch #71, Windermere District and Branch #199, Edgewater invite your participation in their joint services of Remembrance

Friday, November 11th, 2011at the Cenotaph in Invermere and Edgewater

In memory of more than 117,000 Fallen Comrades

• Boer War, 1899 – 1902 • WWI 1914 – 1918 • WWII 1939 – 1945 • Korea 1950 – 1953

• Afghanistan • Peacekeepers

“Let Peace Be � eir Memorial”

Those wishing to pick up wreaths to be placed at cenotaph please do so at Legion: 10:00 am Invermere, 3:15 pm Edgewater

The Royal Canadian Legion would like to thank the general public for their generous donations to the Poppy Fund.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Invermere Edgewater

10:30 am Parade forms 3:45 pm outside Legion

10:35 am Parade moves to 4:00 pm Cenotaph Park

11:30 Parade leaves 4:30 pm Cenotaph Park

11:35 Parade dismisses 4:40 pm at Legion

By Eileen FiellSpecial to The Pioneer

Most residents in this valley know the Manor or have at least heard of this residence on Tunnacliffe Heights, In-vermere. But most do not know the story of how and why this rental facility came into being. Back in the 1970s, the local Lions Club members could see that there was a need locally for affordable housing for senior citizens.

President Henry DeLesalle formed a working com-mittee of Lions Club members which became known as the Lake Windermere Senior Citizens Association. This group dedicated many hours to planning the location, funding and constructing the facility. No doubt, the La-dies Lions were on hand giving advice and moral support when the project seemed very slow in coming to comple-tion. Their support continues each Christmas when the Lady Lions prepare and serve a wonderful festive dinner for all the residents of the Manor.

In May 1975, the Senior Citizens Association was officially registered under the Societies Act. The name changed in August 1996 to the shorter and more appro-priate “Lakeview Manor Society”. The Society oversees the management of the Manor and is a non-profit organiza-tion comprised of nine volunteer directors, some of whom are Lions Club members.

When the Manor was built, there were 14 one-bedroom suites and 10 studio suites, which were later upgraded to one-bedroom. Vacancies have been virtually non-existent since opening and at times the waiting list has exceeded capacity. In recent years demand has slowed somewhat, and vacancies are not always quickly filled.

The Lakeview Manor Society’s mandate is to assist el-

derly citizens and others deemed in need of low-cost hous-ing. Potential eligible residents can be 55 years or older, with an income meeting the limits set by the Society and B.C. Housing. More applications are always welcome.

The Society’s current focus is in on the acquisition of a lift for the building. The need is ever increasing for those residents living on the second level. The Board of Direc-tors is also seriously investigating the cost of installing a Medi-Chair elevator designed to assist with the stairs.

Residents of the Manor enjoy the beautiful blooms of fellow tenant Alice Tegart and the feathered visitors attracted by the bird feeders belonging to local historian, Ray Crook.

If you have never been to Lakeview Manor and would like a tour of the building, feel free to call and any one of our directors or our manager, Phil Gillard, will be happy to show you around and explain the way it runs like one big happy family.

The story of Invermere’s Lakeview Manor

FEELS LIKE HOME — Invermere’s Lakeview Manor provides affordable accommodations for seniors. Photo by Kate Irwin


FAITH Valley Churches

Selkirk TV & Appliance

1229-7th Ave., Invermere 250-342-6415

• Kitchenaid • Inglis

• Whirlpool • Roper

PanasonicPioneer

Cell PhonesElectronics & Service

Christian Books, Music & Misc.

By Father Jim McHughCanadian Martyrs Catholic Church

I believe that all of us want to get to heaven; but that not all of us are pre-pared to get there.

This week’s gospel is Matthew 25 1-13, the ten bridesmaids and their lamps. Five of them were prepared and five were unprepared. When the bridegroom came late that night, the five prepared bridesmaids had oil for their lamps, but the unprepared ones demanded that they share their oil — the prepared bridesmaids refused and told them to buy their own.

This parable has relevance in today’s society as well, in many ways. We rush around excitedly doing things to make our lives more comfortable and convenient, but do we no-

tice the little things we leave behind in the excitement? We look forward to retirement, so we save up and per-

haps ignore the camping trip with our family; we rush out of the door for work on Sunday morning and neglect to tell our family that we love them. We schedule our chil-dren’s day like a work day, school for six hours, sports for two, supper, dancing, etc. These are secular activities and alhough important, they are not everything. Are we also ensuring our lamps of faith are being properly cared for?

There are 168 hours in the week, 56 for sleep, 48 for work/school, and three-six (even 10) for extra activity — leaving between 64 and 54 hours in the week for family.

We are busy, and some people may think they are too busy to spend time with God and the church; or maybe people simply forget that even Jesus went to synagogue on the Sabbath. His parable this week reminds us that we have a goal: heaven. We need to ensure our lamps are trimmed and full of oil so that we do not have to scramble to get ready at the last moment and end up like the bridesmaids, locked out of the banquet because they were unprepared.

It only costs one hour each week to top up our lamp oil. Is that to high a price for Christ’s banquet?

The pathway to heavenLake Windermere aLLiance church

Sunday, November 6th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “G.P.S. (GIVE, PRAY, SERVE)”...

Pastor Trevor ministering.“K.I.D.S” Church, for ages 3 - to Grade 1; and Grade 2 to Grade

5, during the Morning Service.Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

Windermere VaLLey Shared miniStryanGLican-united

9 a.m.: Worship at All Saints, Edgewater10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere

Interim Priest In Charge, Katherine Hough 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com

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

Kids’ Church provided.Pastor Murray Wittke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

radium chriStian FeLLoWShipSunday 10 a.m. Worship service

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

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

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

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

WE HAVE A WINNER!

SUPPORT ROCKIES HOCKEY!

Congratulations to

WAYLEN HOVEN of Spruce Grove, AB.

for winning our 1967 Dodge Monaco

classic car ra� e.

We would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets to this year’s ra� e. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Chasing the puck

The Columbia Valley Rockies’ Jayson Cannell goes for goal dur-ing a game against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Saturday, October 29th at the Eddie Moun-tain Memorial Arena. The final score in the game was 8-1 against the Rockies.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

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

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

Let’s Make Cancer History www.cancer.ca

Public Notice of SmokeThis public notice is to advise that as part of the right-of-way clearing for the Columbia Valley Transmission Line , slash piles

will be burnt to deal with the waste wood material. The affected area will be from the Toby Creek Road near the existing Hydro Substation north to the Bugaboo FSR Road. Burning will commence October 24, 2011 and will continue until completed. Ignition of burn piles will only occur when venting is considered

acceptable by the Ministry of Environment. We will monitor our burning and try to minimize the impact to the public while achieving the requirements of our contract. Thank you for your

understanding. Any questions or concerns please contact Mark Dascher, Project Manager at (250) 344-0507.


IT’S A STEAL OF A DEAL!

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The Savings Never Expire but this one-time sale ends November 30, 2011.Buy now and take the savings! Call 250.345.6070* Voucher exclusion: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Real Estate and Timeshare purchases. Supply is limited while stocks last. Vouchers are non-refundable.

Ever dreamed of getting an extra $20 for free? Your dream is a reality when you purchase $100 in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Gift Vouchers. Save $20 on every $100 purchased. Use them when you want, on what you want.*

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