HAPPY NEW YEAR!Sometimes I tuck my knees into my chest and lean forward. That’s just how I roll....

Snow Golf Tourney

You better get registered quickly for defi-nitely one of the best events of the year, the 17th Annual Kinsmen Snow Golf Tour-nament. It is happening next Saturday, January 13 this year. This tourney is quick to sell out every year so get your tickets at The Station Pub now. Entry is $35/person which guarantees a prize and lots of fun for everyone. It is a scramble format with a shotgun start at noon and 18 holes of pure entertainment and challenges.

Self Revolution

Sometimes I tuck my knees into my chest and lean forward. That’s just how I roll.

Happy New Year

Happy is the key word folks. 2018 is upon us and we can each make a difference. Starting within ourselves, we all know what we could use to tweak a little bit to make things go a bit smoother. Try to not compare yourself with anyone regarding anything. This means that you should not judge yourself or others. We are all different in so many ways and on com-

pletely different journeys. Just enjoy it. Of course it is all easier said than done but The Valley Peak promises you that every little change feels good. Be kind. Be under-standing. Be forgiving. Be helpful. Believe me, it is worth it.

Christmas Tree Disposal

The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley will be doing a curbside pickup of Christ-mas trees in Invermere and Lakeview Meadows this Saturday, January 6. Please have your trees at the curb by 9 am Saturday. Trees will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Donations will be gratefully accepted to support the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Laptop Learning

Bring your laptop to this free workshop about navigating Windows 10 running Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning Janu-ary 17, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Contact Leanne at 250-341-5683 or email here at [email protected].

January 4-10, 2018 Volume 16 Issue 1

Who was the first player to score 100 goals against every other team in the National Hockey League? (Answer on page 7)

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Valley Rally for Rob

I’ve mentioned before how supportive folks have been while I face my health chal-lenges. Trivia night at the Station Pub has a special place in my heart, and I’m touched to learn that my friends there are hosting a “Valley Rally for Rob” on Friday, January 12. It’s a music trivia fundraising evening, 8 pm-1 am, with a balloon raffle. $5/person with teams of 1-6 people. The winning team wins a pretty great prize package. Thank you to the Station Pub, their organ-izers, any contributors for doing this as well as thank you to whoever goes. Dona-tions can be made through Kaeleigh at 341-5536 or with Lianne at 341-7757.

Riddliculous

How many seconds are there in one year? Answer on page 9.

What Goes Around

I threw a boomerang a few years ago. It hasn’t come back yet. I now live in constant fear.

Gimme Some Puck

A new sponsor and a new name for the ‘Where’s the Puck?’ contest. Welcome to ‘Gimme Some Puck?” sponsored by ‘Gimme Some Sugar’. Every winner will now receive a package of delicious home-made chocolate treats from Margot, choco-latier extraordinaire. Winners also win hockey tickets, golf, res-taurant gifts and more. Check out page 8 for contest rules and results. Congratula-tions to last week’s winner, Andy Caruana. He will be enjoying golf, chocolate and live hockey.

Lake Windermere Update

Thanks to the Toby Creek Nordic Club and other community volunteers, nordic skiing tracks have been set from Kinsmen Beach to Rushmere. Please don’t use these tracks as a walkway: the tracks help skis glide properly. Locals and visitors have been skating on Lake Windermere for many weeks now. There’s an almost-flawless sheet of ice under that snow, with only the occasional rough patch. Dog-owners: please remember to carry bags and pick up after your four-legged family members when walking the lake, out of consideration for others.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wednesdays and Thursdays

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3. Louvre

Robservations

Well so here’s a problem. This is usually a really easy column as it is pretty much a ‘cut and paste’ from last year. ‘Happy New Year’, ‘make a few changes’ and so on. “Be nice to people’ is usually part of my theme also. So what sort of different thinking do I pre-sent in my current situation? I have been told what I am likely to die from (unless I can find another way). Multiple myeloma. But there is no real indication of when. Not for a long time yet, I can assure you of that. I am feeling great these days through the first round of chemo. The dialysis makes me feel really well. Anyways, how does this change my life? I believe I have been pretty good at seizing and enjoying the moments of life. When I’m not being a jerk, I try to be complimen-tary and helpful to people as often as pos-sible. There is a lot of joy in seeing some-one smile. So 2018, here I come. Will I be a whiny, bitchy boy who complains about little things? Of course I will, we all will. But I will be more aware of it and do it less of-ten. Maybe find amusement in those things and offer a smile, some support and some positive energy. Be really nice to people and change the world for yourself and eve-ryone around you. It will bring you joy.

My New Year’s List

1. Finish things I start. 2. ….… 3.

Good Food Co-op

Get registered for this month’s ‘Good Food Co-op’ at Family Dynamix. All participants pay only $6 for a package of mixed pro-duce. The Co-op buys bulk and divides it amongst the individual entrants. It is a great deal for anyone. You must be registered by the second Wednesday of the month and pick up is on the third Wednesday. Call 250-342-5566 for more information.

Fireworks

A shout out to all the folks who put to-gether events for the public through the holidays. Thanks to Wilmer, Radium and Fairmont for the exceptional fireworks dis-plays. You all make a difference in the valley.

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VALLEY RALLY FOR ROB

MUSIC TRIVIA Friday, January 12

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Watson’s Wad-

dle

Happy New Year folks. I had a great evening with some friends and their mutts. Rob had bought me some new treats for Christmas and they came in a really fancy bag. They look

a lot like a homemade pepperoni. We get to the party and they have a lot of appies laid out for the humans, including a tray of meatballs and sausage. Of course I am digging into the dog dishes, trying to eat up all their pups’ food so they put the dishes out of reach, talking about how dif-ferent food can upset my tummy. So Rob pulls out this bag of treats and grabs four, one for each of us critters. He gives me one (they are so delicious with trout, rabbit and venison) and the other three go to his friend for the dogs. His friend thinks they are a new appie product that Rob is trialing so he takes a bite of one. Rob thought he was testing it himself for dog safety. Then he takes an-other bite, thinking ‘how do I tell Rob his friend’s new appies suck?’ while Rob is thinking, he is a very dedicated dog owner. I’m thinking, ‘give me that treat’. He then actually dips it in an appie sauce in order to force the rest of it down, puts the other two on the appie tray hoping his wife might try one and carries on. By now Rob was laughing and explaining they were dog treats. It was hilarious and I did get another one, just no dip on it.

What Year Was It?

The GST was introduced in Canada, the USSR dissolved into independent repub-lics and apartheid was dismantled in South Africa. Freddie Mercury (Queen lead singer) died of complications from AIDS, the airbag was invented and the first Starbucks Cof-fee opened in California. What year was it? See page 10.

Funny Taste

The other day I held the door open for a clown. My friend said it was a nice jester.

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Manicure & Pedicure Certification Jan 16

RC Babysitting Course Jan 19

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Leadership Bootcamp Jan 23

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

A GREAT 2018

5. Shakespeare

How Am I Actually Doing?

Many of you folks wonder how things are going for me these days. It is difficult to stay in touch with everyone from this far away so here is a quick update. My first cycle of five chemo hits is done. It really went quite easy with very few issues. Scheduling for dialysis is around it so my chemo stays in me for a couple days be-fore my other toxins are removed from my blood. The dialysis does make me feel much better. I am at Trail hospital 4 to 6 days a week so quite a bit of time on the road. A bit more of a barrier if I am in Invermere and travel-ling to Cranbrook. I am now waiting on bloodwork results to see if the chemo is having any effect on the bone marrow cancer which could po-tentially get my kidneys back up and run-ning. Overall I am a bit low on energy, but hey, who isn’t at this age? I am very high in spirit right now. The blessings and support I see around me are everywhere and in-credible. Watson has been an amazing support as well. The isolation from you folks, my friends is the worst part. Boredom and loneliness. I really appreciate any notes and messages. Thanks for everything.

Morning Routine

Instead of the John I call my bathroom the Jim. That way it sounds better when I say I go to the gym first thing every morning.

Face Your Finances

Check out the free CBAL program begin-ning on January 22. Get comfortable with your basic finances. Contact Leanne at 250-341-5683 or at [email protected].


KINSMEN SNOW GOLF SATURDAY,JANUARY 13

PASTORS: Lead: Trevor Hagan

Associate: Matt Moore

Sunday, January 7, 10:30 am

‘BELIEVE-GOD’

Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering “K.I.D.S.” Church available during the

Morning Service (age 3 to grade 7)

MAY YOU FIND JOY IN 2018!

Live KIJHL hockey at the

Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena

Saturday, Jan 6, 7:30 pm

GOLDEN

ROCKETS

Tuesday, January 16

FERNIE

GHOSTRIDERS

The Rockies are in third place in

their division and are playing

strong hockey.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, January 12, 6:30 pm

TASTY DINNER

Cribbage, Thursdays, 6:30 pm.

Darts, Saturdays, 4 pm.

Texas Hold-Em, Thursdays at 6:30 pm

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Rockies Hockey

The Columbia Valley Rockies are coming off a couple big wins against Golden to solidify their place in the standings. It was a good way to finish 2017. Upcoming they are hosting the Rockets this Saturday, January 6 at 7:30 pm. It will be a great start to 2018 for the guys. Make sure you get down there and support them as it makes a difference with your voice in the stands. The players can always hear you up there. Plus you can win some great prizes every game. It is always fun to be a winner while cheering on a team of winners. You will always see lots of friends in the stands. The Rockies are going to have a strong remainder of the season and it will be fun to a part of it. Have a great time folks.

Healthy Eating in 2018

I ate a salad for dinner. Mostly croutons and tomatoes. Really, just one big, round crouton covered with tomato sauce. And cheese. Fine, it was a pizza. I ate a pizza.

Inside ICAN

Teego, reporting for ICAN Rescue and Adoption Facility. Reduced adoption fees until January 15 for our adult (1 year +) cats! You can choose between a half off adoption fee of $50 or pay the full $100 adoption fee and receive a free bag of cat food ($50 value). Let’s find these cats a home for the new year. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter; ICAN does not promote giving pets as a surprise gift at any time of year. All family members must know about and agree to get a new pet before adoption will be final-ized. To learn more and fill out the e-card order form visit our website at www.icanbc.com, our Facebook page or call 250-341-7888.

Family Competition

It was fun playing cards with my family during the holidays. I had forgotten how competitive my Mom is and it was good to see the same traits in my sister. We played a lot of games as a family as I grew up. Board games, card games and more. It was always fun and gives us something to look forward to at gatherings. Family together time is always good time. Try it.

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Monday-Saturday 9 am-6 pm.

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NEW YEAR!

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Great things for 2018

Bruno’s Plumbing Service

Mike Sylvestre

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Serving the

Columbia Valley

HAPPY NEW YEAR

WHERE WAS I?

Can you guess where this photo was taken?

Answer on page 11

2. London

http://www.icanbc.com


My Actual Treatments

I have been doing lots of research on what can help with treatments for can-cer. My chemo is relatively easy, a quick injection in the belly and a bunch of pills. Some of the pills are a steroid that is supposed to limit side effects of the chemo but produces its own issues. I am supplementing treatment with a healthy eating style including lots of raw veggies full of antioxidants, lemon water to raise body ph, turmeric which fights many forms of cancer and phoe-nix tears, a form of cannabis oil proven to fight many cancers plus it helps with nausea and insomnia, side effects of the chemo and steroids. I am also try-ing to keep up lots of dog walks for exercise. It is a completely different journey for everyone and I hope that you are en-joying sharing mine a little bit.

Canadian Sports Trivia Answer

Gordie Howe was the first player to score 100 goals against every other team in the league but that was back during the ‘Original Six’ era. It is not possible anymore.

Technology

I remember putting my grandmother on speed dial. That was the first insta-gram for me.

Snow Removal

If you need your driveway cleared, contact Art at 250-347-9909. He will do a great job for you.

ROCKIES HOST GOLDEN ROCKETS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6

MAY 2018 BE A-MAZE-ING FOR YOU!

Happy New Year May 2018 bring you prosperity.

PROUDLY PRINTING THE VALLEY PEAK

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Gel & Pedicures

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Get your Holiday Photos

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JACUZZI HOT TUBS When the name says it all!

CRESTEEL HVAC

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MAMA BURGERS Only $2.50 until January 21

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GIMME SOME PUCK Place the Puck for a chance to win Hand Made Chocolates, Hockey Tickets and more!

Drop entries off at ‘Valley Spas’ in Invermere or at ‘Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream Parlour’

All Entries will be placed in Monthly & Year-end Draws

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The Columbia Valley Rockies host the Golden Rockets this Saturday,

January 6 at 7:30 pm at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Come on out and enjoy an evening of fresh family fun and entertainment, win

some prizes and support a great group of hockey people.

Bonspiel on the Lake

The Bonspiel on the Lake is happening on the weekend of January 19-21. Sixty-four teams gather to try to prove their skill and endurance while curling outdoors at Kins-men Beach. At least half the teams come from out of town so it is a great social event. Come on down and check out the ‘ice-roots’ of curling. The Invermere Legion will have a warming hut/cook shack and there will be lots of happy folks.

Riddliculous Answer

(From page 2) There are twelve seconds in a year. January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 2nd, May 2nd, June 2nd, July 2nd, August 2nd, September 2nd, October 2nd, November 2nd and Decem-ber 2nd.

Which Am I?

A gossip is one who talks to you about others, a bore is one who talks to you about himself; and a brilliant conversation-alist is one who talks to you about yourself.

Feeling Fundy?

The Bay of Fundy has a lot of highs and a lot of lows. So do we all. A lot of folks are doing a lot to support me right now and it brings a lot of crazy mixed feelings, both high and low. Do I need support? Of course I do. Every-one does every day. It is good to support people. Do I need financial support? That is a tricky question to answer. I am definitely incurring some heavy travel expenses and a few medical expenses (most of my medi-cations are covered at this point). And it is difficult to manage my business finances being this far from my clients. The bills do keep coming. But I am not in totally dire straits yet (I did-n’t waste much at Christmas). Things are slowly building up and I really appreciate what you can do for me but please don’t give what you don’t have. Pay your bills and send me the love.

Inner Critic to Inner Coach

There are a couple complimentary work-shops coming up. ‘Inner Critic to Inner Coach’ will be running at the Fairmont Li-ons Den on Tuesday, January 23 and Co-lumbia Garden Village on Wednesday, January 24.


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Open Monday-Friday,

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Saturday 8 am - 4 pm.

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Saturday & Sunday

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Books for All Ages

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Tuesday-Saturday 10-5

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Live Music Mondays

The Horsethief Creek Pub is kicking off ‘Live Music Mondays for 2018 in fine fash-ion. Big Eli B happened last week, getting the list of great talent started. This coming Monday, January 8, brings ‘Tumbleweed’ from 7 pm to 9 pm. The following week you can check out ‘Kevin Olson’. Both weeks will be incredible music and talent. Thanks to the Horsethief for this great, ongoing event.

It Was That Year

(From page 4) In 1991, the Internet reached 1 million computers, Sonic the Hedgehog was released, Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested, Mike Tyson was arrested for rape and a spectator at the U.S. Open was struck and killed by lightning.

Calm Down

Ever notice that the people who tell you to calm down are the ones who got you mad in the first place?

Bereavement Support

The Hospice Society is running a bereave-ment support group beginning this coming Thursday, January 11. It carries on for 12 weeks and is based on ‘Understanding Your Grief’ by Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Get more information about registration by calling 250-688-1143.

Calgary Connector

The CV Transit Calgary Connector is run-ning through January and beyond. They run every second Wednesday and Thurs-day, leaving the Visitor Centre at 9 am. They are on the road January 3 and 4 and then on January 17 and 18. Get more in-formation at 250-342-2844.

Electrifying News

Electric vehicle drivers will now find it much more convenient to explore the Co-lumbia Valley, thanks to new electric vehi-cle charging stations in Canal Flats and Radium Hot Springs. These two new DC fast charging stations, plus one in Cran-brook, are the only three fast chargers currently available in the Kootenays.

Great Spirits

Enjoy locally crafted spirits at Taynton Bay Spirits located below the Station Neighbourhood Pub. The are open Mon-day to Saturday, from 9 am to 5 pm and are available to book special events any-time. It is a great spot.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018!

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BONSPIEL ON THE LAKE

January 19, 20 & 21 Come check out the sport of

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Volunteers welcome

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District of InvermereDistrict of Invermere

Notice to All Dog OwnersNotice to All Dog Owners

All dogs over the age of four months

residing in the District of Invermere

require an annual dog license,

from January 1 to December 31.

Licensing allows Animal Control Services

to contact you as soon as possible if your

animal has been impounded or if the

animal has been injured as a result of

traffic or other causes.

If you live within the District of Invermere

and own a dog, please drop by the

municipal office at your earliest

convenience to pick up a dog tag.

Fees are as follows:

UNSPAYED FEMALE DOG $35.00

UNNEUTERED MALE DOG $35.00

SPAYED FEMALE DOG $15.00

NEUTERED MALE DOG $15.00

AG Valley Foods

Big Horn Café Radium

Windermere Family Pantry

Fairmont Pizza

Canal Flats Family Pantry

Canal Flats RV

Base Camp Coffee Shop

Copper Point Resort

Timber Hitch

CUSTOM ORDERS

Sponge Toffee, Chocolate-dipped Sponge

Toffee, Peanut Brittle, Chocolate-dipped

Brownies, Chocolate-dipped Caramels

250-341-5185

$7 MEAL DEALS

HP Bacon Cheeseburger is Back!

Honey-glazed Chicken strips

250-342-9933

Drive Thru 11 am-9 pm

4. Estonia

http://www.healthfair.myqsciences.com

Getting Home

One of my main focuses right now is find-ing a way to get back to living in the valley. Needing constant treatments in Cranbrook is a lot of travelling, especially at this time of year. Depending on how my kidneys respond I may go to a different type of di-alysis that can be managed from home. A tough part will be making sure I eat prop-erly. It is so much easier with mom prep-ping meals for me. So a heads up to all you givers. If you are anxious to help me, good homemade meals will be greatly ap-preciated.

Happy Birthday

To my brother Andrew (January 8) in Kelowna. It was nice seeing him this year. There are times that he is more entertain-ing than annoying.

Yarn Wanted

When you’re cleaning out the closets, put aside those extra balls of yarn: Happy Hands knitting and crocheting group at Columbia Garden Village is looking for donations of yarn. The group meets every Wednesday in the activity room, from 1:30-3:30 pm. New members are welcome.

Where I Was

The photo on page six is similar to one from November. But it is a photo of where I am a few times a week, at the Trail hospital dialysis unit. This place has saved my life and become a major part of it. Thanks.

Real Realtors

If you are thinking of buying or selling in the Columbia Valley, talk to the guys at Century 21, Rockies Realty located in Ra-dium. Scott, Ken, Dave and Joe know the valley very well and can help you find what you want. You can find their contact infor-mation in their page 9 ad.

Math

Only a fraction understands that there’s a fine line between a numerator and a de-nominator.

Free Tech Support

Do you need some technical help with a computer issue? Want to see family photos and hear the latest family news on social media? The Invermere Public Library offers a free drop-in technical support program every Saturday afternoon, 2-4 pm. Bring your basic questions and someone will be happy to work through them with you.

Feed the Town

The cash donations from Copper Point’s Feed the Town fundraiser on December 3 have been tallied up, with a grand total of $3,756.58 going to the Columbia Valley Food Bank. This is in addition to the huge amount of food donations collected during the event. To keep supporting our local food bank, add a $5 or $10 food care pack-age to your grocery cart at AG Valley Foods or Sobeys, and donate it to support our neighbours in need. We all go through hard times in our lives.

Slippery Conditions

It is winter in Canada, including here in the valley. So when you are planning an excur-sion, consider the road conditions. You probably don’t even have to ask anyone how the roads are because, well, it is win-ter and they are slippery.

So give yourself some extra time. Drive carefully. Things can happen in an instant that can change many lives forever. Please drive to arrive.


Names We’ve Heard

4 Louis Braille, Patti Loveless

5 Marilyn Manson, Diane Keaton

6 Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean)

7 Nicolas Cage

8 Stephen Hawking, Elvis Presley

9 Richard Nixon, Jimmy Page

10 Pat Benetar, Rod Stewart

Local Celebrities

4 Art & Joan Galbraith anniversary.

5 Dave O’Connor

6 Catrina Trozzo

7 Bonnie Carr

8 Alisha Trozzo, Ashley Hecher,

Andrew Dunn, Lola Nicholas

9 Emma Capilo

10 Wilf & Bill Hemmelgarn

Barry Reid, Atlyn Trask

Submit your free birthday or anniversary greetings to [email protected] or call

250-341-7243

Hwy 93/95 250-345-2166

WEDNESDAYS Wings & Beer

$13 THURSDAYS 1 Pc Fish & Chips,

Coleslaw, Beer

FRIDAYS Greatest Hits

Menu Favourites from the past

SUNDAYS Family Dinner Night

SEE WHAT WE DO AT HOODOO

FAIRMONT

Asphalt Shingles

Repairs-Replacement-New Insured and WCB

Free Estimates

[email protected]

250-341-8009

Sheblime Roofing

Aaron Sherban

Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm.

3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7 pm. Located in Library Basement.

Calgary Connector

Wednesday Jan 3 & 17

Thursday, Jan 4 & 18

Leave Chamber 9 am

Return 7:30 pm.

Museum Hours

Tuesday 10 am-4 pm.

Thrift Store Hours

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.

Invermere Library hours

Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm.

Wednesday, 10 am-8 pm.

Radium Library Hours

Tuesday, 6-8 pm.

Wed, Thurs. 1-4 pm

Saturday, 10 am–1 pm.

Every Thursday Senior Walking, Edgewater Hall, 9 am.

Vinyasa Yoga, Pleiades, 9:30 am

Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416.

Carpet Bowling, 1:30 pm, Invermere Seniors Hall.

Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 6-10 pm.

Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $35, 6:30 pm.

Columbia A.A., Women, Fairmont, Lion’s Den, 7:15 pm, 250-688–6050.

Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm.

2nd Thursday of Every Month

Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232.

2nd & 4th Thursday Every Month

Seniors Tea, Invermere Library, 342-6416.

3rd Thursday of Every Month

Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting at Heritage Inn in Cranbrook at 7 pm.

Every Friday Senior Walking, The Bakery, Invermere, 9:30 am. Baby Rhyme Time, Invermere Library, 10:30 am.

Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 11 am. 270-0456. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm.

Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Shuswap Band Hall, 7 pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8 pm. 342-2424.

1st Friday Every Month

Open Mic, all ages, Pynelogs, 7-10 pm.

3rd Friday Every Month

Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Hospital Boardroom.

Last Friday of Every Month

Soup & Bun Luncheon, Edgewater Legion, noon.

Every Saturday

LEGO Club, Radium Library, 10 am, 347-2434. Storytime, Invermere Library 11 am. 342-6416.

Tech Support, Invermere Library, 1-4 pm.

Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228.

Crib, Edgewater Legion, 7:30 pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.

Every Sunday

Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299.

Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am. Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm.

Lutheran Service, Christ Church Trinity, 1:30 pm.

Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113.


Every Monday

Senior Singalong, Columbia Gardens, 10 am.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 10 am. 270-0456.

Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm.

Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266.

Indoor Pickleball, DTSS Gym, 7-9 pm. Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.

Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 8 pm. 270-0456.

Every Tuesday

Vinyasa Yoga, Pleiades, 9:30 am Meditation, 6:30 pm, Allison, Mountain Om Yoga &

Wellness Studio, by donation.

Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub.


1st Tuesday of Every Month

MS Support Group, 7 pm, Christ Church Trinity.

1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month

OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth

control, STI tests. 6:30-8:30 pm. 688-6787.

Last Tuesday of Each Month

Free Coffee Break, Women Centre, 10 am-noon.

Every Wednesday

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 10 am. 270-0456. Rotary Club of Invermere, Curling Centre, 11:45 am.

Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm.

Knitting, crocheting, Columbia Gardens, 1:30 pm. Crib, Invermere Seniors’ Hall, 7 pm.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 8 pm. 270-0456.


1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month

Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am.

January 6, Saturday

Kinsmen Christmas Tree pickup, 9 am on.

Rockies host Golden Rockets, 7:30 pm.

January 8, Monday

Tumbleweed, Horsethief creek Pub, 7-9 pm.

January 12, Friday

Valley Rally for Rob, The Station, 8 pm-1 am.

January 13, Saturday

Kinsmen Snow Golf, Station Pub, noon.

January 15, Monday

Kevin Olson, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.

January 16, Tuesday

Rockies host Fernie Ghostriders, 7:30 pm.

January 19, Friday

Bonspiel on the Lake, all weekend.

Snowflake Festival, Kinsmen Beach, 6-8 pm.

January 23, Tuesday

Inner Critic to Inner Coach, Free, Fairmont Lions Den,

Public welcome, 1:30 pm.

January 24, Wednesday

Inner Critic to Inner Coach, Free, Columbia Gardens,

Public welcome, 6:30 pm.

January 26-28, Fri-Sunday

Rockies Pond Hockey festivities

January 27, Saturday

Kinsmen Ice Fishing Derby, 9 am-3 pm.

As an event organizer, don’t forget to contact

The Valley Peak with your information.

Improve local awareness and increase attendance

by emailing [email protected].


FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lunch ’til Late

Kitchen Open

to 10 pm Daily,

11 pm Fri/Sat

tumbleweeds Monday, January 8, 7-9 pm

Kevin Olson Monday, January 15

KARAOKE-Thursdays

North Star Hardware

& Building Supplies Ltd.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We look forward to serving

you in 2018!

Call 250-342-6226 or

1-877-342-6226 Email [email protected] Conveniently located in Athalmer

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