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Vol. 5/Issue 9 Your Weekly Source for News and Events February 29, 2008

Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats

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The Pioneer hit a new low with newlyweds Pete Furgeson and Norma Hansen of Invermere, who took their copy with them on their honeymoon. See Page 3 for more info.

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The Pioneer hit a new low with newlyweds Pete Furgeson and Norma Hansen of Invermere, who took their copy with them on their honeymoon. See Page 3 for more info.

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Fairmont Village Mall, FairmontPhone: 345-4000

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COLUMERE PARK Consider this as the best property on Columbia Lake! 1.98 acres of tranquility and privacy w/lake, mountain, and wetland views that are stunning!

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EDGEWATER Attractive lot is perfectly situated in Edgewater and is surrounded by terrifi c views of the Purcell and Rocky Mtn ranges, wetlands and the Columbia Valley. With no building commitment this lot will not last long.

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CANAL FLATSBeautiful well-treed secluded lot, no build commitment and fully serviced. Close to golf course, back country, public beach, boat launch, school. Come and enjoy this quiet fast growing community.

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TERRAVISTA This freshly painted south-west facing 3 bedroom condo comes partially furnished, close to the lake and all activities.

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Tow trucks doing brisk businesssince auto body shop closed

By Rachel PinderPioneer Staff

Car owners who have an accident in the valley have to go as far afi eld as Golden, Cranbrook and even Revelstoke to get their vehicles fi xed.

Mickey’s Auto Body shut up shop in Invermere in November after 27 years in business, and unfortu-nately nobody has taken over the auto body shop.

Th e trip can prove quite costly once you add on the towing fees, as Olga Maybuck found out when her car collided with a deer back on January 24th.

“A deer ran into me right at the signal lights by A&W at about 10:30 p.m. It went right under the ve-hicle and crunched the front end. I wasn’t going very fast, so I didn’t hit it hard enough for my lights or my airbags to go off .”

She said the accident caused $7,000 worth of dam-age, but the auto body shops in Cranbrook wouldn’t touch her car as they have a three-month backlog.

She ended up going to Vandenbilt Auto Body in Golden. “I had no other options, although I’m origi-nally from Saskatoon, so I was almost thinking of tak-ing it back there. Luckily my son Barry and his wife provided me with a car to use in the meantime.”

She said Vandenbilt Auto Body was great and she had her car back on February 18th. “My insurance covered the towing costs thankfully, as well as the re-pairs,” Olga said.

Conrad Hollowink, manager and owner of A1 Towing in Radium, said since Mickey’s closed, he’s been getting a lot more business further afi eld.

“In the past four months, we’ve taken about 25 vehicles to Cranbrook, 10 to Golden and two to Rev-elstoke,” he said.

It costs $350 to tow a vehicle to Golden and $345 to Cranbrook with A1 Towing, so it’s great news for the tow truck companies.

Conrad said he looked into starting an auto body shop himself, but he said the requirements put in place by ICBC mean it would cost him about $1.5 million.

“It’s just too expensive. Th e digital frame ma-chine which straightens out the frame of the car costs $650,000 and two paint booths for painting and priming would cost $280,000 each.

“In total this year, ICBC has shut down 35 small auto body shops, so I can totally see why Mickey closed up in Invermere when he did,” Conrad said.

Ivan Mackey, owner of Kool Country Towing, said he also considered starting an auto body shop in Invermere but found the costs would be too high.

“ICBC is making it way too expensive to start up a new auto body shop with all their rules and regula-tions. It just wouldn’t be worth it once you start pay-ing people for labour as well,” Ivan said.

Ivan charges about $299 to tow to Cranbrook or Golden, but he says there’s not enough auto body re-pair work available in the valley to justify setting up a new auto body shop here.

“Th is winter, I towed 21 vehicles involved in road accidents in one month, but 18 of those were writ-ten off , so they don’t always need repairs. I’d say I’ve towed about 10 vehicles to Golden and Cranbrook since Mickey’s Auto Body closed,” Ivan said.

Troy Vandenbilche, owner of Vandenbilt Auto Body in Golden, says he’s had a lot more business from the Columbia Valley in recent weeks. “I’ve been getting three to four vehicles a week from the valley. I’m backlogged with about three months worth of re-pairs,” he said.

Olga Maybuck of Invermere had her car towed to Golden after she collided with a deer.

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Pete planned Pioneer page before weddingPete Furgeson was a man with a mission.While his intended wife Norma Hanson was

loading the truck for their trip to Mexico in Janu-ary, Pete was busily preparing a mock Pioneer front page to take with them.

Although the couple weren’t yet married, Pete took a photograph and printed the words: “Just Married, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, January 16, 2008” over the photograph, and pasted the whole thing on top of a Pioneer front page.

Because he knew the paper was destined for an underwater trip, he rushed down to Palliser Print-ing to have the page laminated before he packed it in his suitcase for the fl ight to Mexico.

Pete and Norma carried out their plans and were happily married on January 16th in a beauti-ful resort wedding at Playa del Carmen, surrounded by 22 friends and family members.

Th ey stayed there for two weeks, then spent another three weeks honeymooning in Cozumel,

where they were photographed with their Pioneer before arriving back in the valley on Sunday, Febru-ary 17th.

Pete and Norma will spend the spring getting ready for another successful season operating their boat and equipment rental business called Pete’s Ma-rina, located at the north end of Lake Windermere.

Th anks to Pete and Norma for the great sub-mission to our Pioneer Travel Photo Contest and all the best for a life of wedded bliss!

By Brian GeisPioneer Staff

Th e taxpayer-owned fi bre-optic broadband net-work installed in Areas F and G at a cost of $2.8 mil-lion is up for grabs, and at least four parties are vying for a piece of the action, including the Ktunaxa Na-tion.

What began as a not-for-profi t, collaborative ef-fort to deliver state-of-the-art data services to the his-torically under-served rural areas of the East and West Kootenays has splintered into a contentious, high-stakes battle for control of the network.

Th e Ktunaxa Nation, a partner in the eff ort to create an open-access broadband network, is cur-rently negotiating a breach-of-contract dispute with Columbia Mountain Open Network (CMON) over the ownership of fi ve regional network centres. Th e dispute, said Trail Mayor and Network Chair Dieter Bogs, has eff ectively bankrupted the organization.

After the voters in Area F denied at referendum the regional district’s eff orts to create a public utility to deliver the high-speed network directly to homes in Areas C, E, F and G, the regional district is now in the process of splitting the fi bres between private opera-tors who are lining up for the opportunity to deliver broadband service directly to the home.

On February 22nd, the Ktunaxa delivered a cease-and-desist letter to the regional district, demanding consultation prior to any further eff orts to lease any part of the fi bre-optic network.

Ktunaxa Nation Chair Sophie Pierre said she is disappointed in the disintegration of the eff ort that was supposed to be public and open, noting that it is neither public nor open.

“Th e underlying premise was that it was to be a network for the whole of the East and West Kootenay,” she said. In the letter, Chief Pierre states, “ . . . any disposition from this process could negatively impact and compromise the operations of the Ktunaxa Na-tion Network.” Th e two networks, she explained, are interconnected and share common equipment.

Last month, Area F Director Lillian Rose reluc-tantly pulled the brake on what she describes as a runaway train by blocking a contract that would have signed over control of a portion of the network to Ra-dium-based Nanofi bre Networks for the next quarter century, a contract she supported fi ve months ago.

“It’s almost like a train without a conductor,” she said. “I’m fi nding that I am the conductor and I’ve never driven a train before.”

Ms. Rose said she wanted to delay ratifi cation of the contract until the regional district could review proposals solicited from other interested parties.

Neither Ms. Rose nor Regional District Chief Ad-ministrator Lee-Ann Crane would say whether an at-tempt to renegotiate the signed agreement with Nano-fi bre Networks constituted a breach of contract.

Last October, Mrs. Crane explained, the regional district board approved a proposal to Nanofi bre for use of the fi bre optic backbone, and authorized staff to negotiate the fi nal agreement. Th e proposal, she

said, included the term of the agreement (25 years), the amount of money Nanofi bre would have to pay to the regional district both for capital ($150,000) and maintenance costs ($9,700/year), plus other items.

Th at proposal formed the basis for the fi nal agree-ment which staff then negotiated with Nanofi bre and presented to the regional board for approval. “A vote was necessary only to authorize the vice-chair and my-self to sign,” she said.

Director Rose’s refusal to sign off on the agree-ment has further delayed access to the network by Nanofi bre’s subscribers in Radium Hot Springs, Edge-water and in other communities that have expressed interest in the service since the regional district’s initia-tive failed at referendum.

In a letter to subscribers, Nanofi bre’s chief ex-ecutive Mark Halwa stated: “Th is is an unfortunate delay as our plan was to begin home installation to test network services this week. We remain commit-ted to delivering fi bre optic services to Radium and Invermere and any other Columbia Valley communi-ties who wish to receive it, but it appears it will wait another month.”

Mr. Halwa said Nanofi bre Networks will construct its own backbone in the event that the regional district breaks its agreement. However, since the February 22nd deadline for proposals, Mrs. Crane said, three more have been submitted. One of the bidders for use of the fi bre is the Ktunaxa Nation’s Nation Network.

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Publicly-owned network up for grabs


VALLEY NEWS

Call 341-6299 to place your classifi ed.

Solid Wood BlindsCall The Blind Guy!


Fairmont Village Mall, FairmontPhone: 345-4000

526 B – 13th St. , InvermerePhone: 342-6911

#5, 7553 Main St. W. , RadiumPhone: 347-0003

100 Spokane St., KimberleyPhone: 427-7755

www.rockymtnrealty.com

COLUMERE PARK Consider this as the best property on Columbia Lake! 1.98 acres of tranquility and privacy w/lake, mountain, and wetland views that are stunning!

$829,900mls#K168098

EDGEWATER Attractive lot is perfectly situated in Edgewater and is surrounded by terrifi c views of the Purcell and Rocky Mtn ranges, wetlands and the Columbia Valley. With no building commitment this lot will not last long.

$124,900mls# k166318

CANAL FLATSBeautiful well-treed secluded lot, no build commitment and fully serviced. Close to golf course, back country, public beach, boat launch, school. Come and enjoy this quiet fast growing community.

$99,000 mls# k166115

TERRAVISTA This freshly painted south-west facing 3 bedroom condo comes partially furnished, close to the lake and all activities.

$592,000 mls# K168105

CANAL FLATS Quaint 2 bedroom starter home or rental property on Luck Avenue with detached double garage on 50’ x 150’ lot.

$219,000MLS# K168090

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS3 bedrooms plus den with decks on both sides, currently in a vacation rental program with great revenue potential. Sable Ridge has a Clubhouse with outdoor pool and hot tub.

$419,000 mls#K167098

NEW LISTING

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35% off Blue Rooster Pottery stock at Village Arts Invermere

until March 31stLook for the RED DOT

Th ank you everyone!Visit www.blueroosterpottery.ca for alternate

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Blue Rooster Pottery sadly is leaving the ValleyBlue Rooster Pottery sadly is leaving the Valley

Tow trucks doing brisk businesssince auto body shop closed


Car owners who have an accident in the valley have to go as far afi eld as Golden, Cranbrook and even Revelstoke to get their vehicles fi xed.

Mickey’s Auto Body shut up shop in Invermere in November after 27 years in business, and unfortu-nately nobody has taken over the auto body shop.

Th e trip can prove quite costly once you add on the towing fees, as Olga Maybuck found out when her car collided with a deer back on January 24th.

“A deer ran into me right at the signal lights by A&W at about 10:30 p.m. It went right under the ve-hicle and crunched the front end. I wasn’t going very fast, so I didn’t hit it hard enough for my lights or my airbags to go off .”

She said the accident caused $7,000 worth of dam-age, but the auto body shops in Cranbrook wouldn’t touch her car as they have a three-month backlog.

She ended up going to Vandenbilt Auto Body in Golden. “I had no other options, although I’m origi-nally from Saskatoon, so I was almost thinking of tak-ing it back there. Luckily my son Barry and his wife provided me with a car to use in the meantime.”

She said Vandenbilt Auto Body was great and she had her car back on February 18th. “My insurance covered the towing costs thankfully, as well as the re-pairs,” Olga said.

Conrad Hollowink, manager and owner of A1 Towing in Radium, said since Mickey’s closed, he’s been getting a lot more business further afi eld.

“In the past four months, we’ve taken about 25 vehicles to Cranbrook, 10 to Golden and two to Rev-elstoke,” he said.

It costs $350 to tow a vehicle to Golden and $345 to Cranbrook with A1 Towing, so it’s great news for the tow truck companies.

Conrad said he looked into starting an auto body shop himself, but he said the requirements put in place by ICBC mean it would cost him about $1.5 million.

“It’s just too expensive. Th e digital frame ma-chine which straightens out the frame of the car costs $650,000 and two paint booths for painting and priming would cost $280,000 each.

“In total this year, ICBC has shut down 35 small auto body shops, so I can totally see why Mickey closed up in Invermere when he did,” Conrad said.

Ivan Mackey, owner of Kool Country Towing, said he also considered starting an auto body shop in Invermere but found the costs would be too high.

“ICBC is making it way too expensive to start up a new auto body shop with all their rules and regula-tions. It just wouldn’t be worth it once you start pay-ing people for labour as well,” Ivan said.

Ivan charges about $299 to tow to Cranbrook or Golden, but he says there’s not enough auto body re-pair work available in the valley to justify setting up a new auto body shop here.

“Th is winter, I towed 21 vehicles involved in road accidents in one month, but 18 of those were writ-ten off , so they don’t always need repairs. I’d say I’ve towed about 10 vehicles to Golden and Cranbrook since Mickey’s Auto Body closed,” Ivan said.

Troy Vandenbilche, owner of Vandenbilt Auto Body in Golden, says he’s had a lot more business from the Columbia Valley in recent weeks. “I’ve been getting three to four vehicles a week from the valley. I’m backlogged with about three months worth of re-pairs,” he said.

Olga Maybuck of Invermere had her car towed to Golden after she collided with a deer.


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Diesel stolen from FairmontOn Feb. 19th, police responded to a report of

diesel fuel stolen from Fairmont Mountainside Golf Course. Th ieves cut the locks on one of two storage tanks marked “purple diesel” at the golf courses main shop. Th ieves stole an unknown amount of the marked diesel. If you have any information in regards to this event please contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Local resident taken to CanmoreOn Feb. 18th, the RCMP were notifi ed of a local

resident who had a warrant for arrest out of Canmore, Alberta. Th is subject was located and a Judicial Justice of the Peace hearing was held under Section 503(3) of the Criminal Code which permitted a 6-day inter-provincial Remand for transport to Canmore. Alberta Sheriff s transported the Columbia Valley resident back to Canmore to appear in court there.

Motorhome passed school bus On Feb. 18th, Columbia Valley RCMP received a

complaint of a motor home passing a school bus with lights fl ashing. Th e rental company was contacted but the people who had rented the vehicle were from Norway and their Canadian destination was unknown with a return date of the rental vehicle by Mar. 30th. Th e Columbia Valley RCMP wish to remind everyone to please stop when they see a school bus stopped on the highway with its red fl ashers going.

Skis stolen at PanoramaOn Feb. 18th, police received a theft report from

Panorama Resort regarding theft of skis. Th e com-plainant had last seen the skis at 2:20 p.m. and report-

ed them stolen at 4:00 p.m. If anyone has seen a pair of blue and silver Dynastar skis with black and silver bindings please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP quoting fi le number 2008-445.

Text-messaging driver lost controlOn Feb. 19th, at 12:50 a.m., RCMP attended

an accident on Toby Creek road at the 10-kilometer mark. A 2008 Chrysler Aspen from Saskatchewan was being driven south when it lost control and struck a telephone pole on the right side of road causing the pole to cross the entire road and bring down wires. Th e driver admitted to text messaging at the time. Th e driver was stuck in the vehicle as wires were on the hood. Alcohol was not a factor.

A B.C. resident driving a 1982 Toyota truck al-most hit the pole and ended up on the wires. Th e driver and passenger stayed inside their vehicle until emergency personnel arrived.

Th e driver from Saskatchewan was charged for driving without due care under the Motor Vehicle Act of the province of British Columbia.

Driver drank too much at dinnerOn Feb. 19th, a member of the Columbia Val-

ley RCMP observed a car travelling up Athalmer hill in Invermere, without running tail lights. Th e vehicle was signalling intermittently and driving erratically as well. Th e vehicle was stopped and the driver spoken with. An odor of liquor was noted and the driver ad-mitted to having shared a bottle of wine with her hus-band at dinner.

After further investigation, a 24-hour suspension was issued on the section 215 of the Motor Vehicle Act, Province of British Columbia. Just a reminder, please don’t drink and drive.

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Valley’s fi rst public bus launchedBy Rachel PinderPioneer Staff

A new public transport system was launched this week, and is set to be a godsend for all people without a car.

Th e Regional District of East Kootenay, BC Transit and Olympus Bus Lines celebrated the launch of the Columbia Valley Transit System at the Lions’ Hall at the Invermere crossroads.

People had the chance to see one of the new buses, meet the drivers, and en-joy refreshments and musical entertain-ment from J. A. Laird School’s Silver Strings ukulele group.

Th e new transit service includes two trips every weekday to Edgewater, Radi-um, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats. Th ere will also be one by-request trip on Tuesday, Wednes-day and Th ursday between Radium, Invermere and Fairmont.

“Th is partnership will further the development of safe, healthy and sus-tainable communities for all residents, especially seniors and students,” said Kevin Mahoney, chair of BC Transit.

Columbia Valley Transit is a part-

nership between the Regional District of East Kootenay and BC Transit, the agency responsible for management of municipal transit systems throughout B.C. Olympus Bus Lines will operate the system using two Polar III commu-nity buses, purchased through the fed-eral transportation fund.

Radium mayor Greg Deck ex-plained that getting a transit service has involved a lot of work. “It’s another ex-ample of how the various levels of gov-ernment work best when they work to-gether. We’re grateful for the provincial and federal support. A big thank you also goes out to the members of the Co-lumbia Valley Transit Action Commit-tee, who were instrumental in getting the transit service off the ground.”

Health Connections, a service part-nership which provides transport and access to non-emergency medical ap-pointments, will continue to run along-side the new transit system.

For more information about routes, schedules, fares and programs, visit www.busonline.ca, call 1-877-343-2461 or pick up a Rider’s Guide while you are on the bus.

ALL ABOARD — (Left to right): Glenys Snow-Dymond, Sarah Bennett, Ute Juras, Bob Campsall, Lillian Rose, Greg Deck and Klara Tresher with one of the new buses that started running in the valley this week.


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Historical LensHistorical Lens

Dear Editor:

Th e rising costs for water and other services announced by Invermere council strike another blow to the already burdened resident and taxpayer. For many long-time residents, it could be the blow that will drive them from the homes where they ex-pected to spend their fi nal years. Th e enormous rise in property values has been a mixed bless-ing to many of these people. For with rising values go rising as-sessments and rising assessments mean increased taxes. I know of some who simply have not been able to meet the additional ob-

ligation and have been forced to sell out and leave their homes of many years, perhaps a lifetime.

And still people from out of province continue to crowd into this beautiful area. Perhaps they cannot be faulted for wishing to own a piece of the beauty. And perhaps council is to blame for permitting so much development so quickly; but it has happened and the consequences become more and more apparent.

Could not part of the answer be in a two-tiered tax system? Much of the new infrastructure had to be put in place to provide services to absentee owners, who add little to the community be-

sides houses standing empty for much of the year.

It is a paradox, all this appar-ent wealth, all these empty hous-es and our long-time permanent residents, some of them of pio-neering families, are being forced away. And there is no aff ordable housing for young working fami-lies who wish to put down roots, live here, work here and raise their families here. If the affl uent wish to own a vacation home in Invermere, perhaps the affl uent should be prepared to pay a pre-mium to do so.

Bob PearceCranbrook

COSTUME PARTY—Th ese people appear to be dressed in costume, perhaps for a dramatic production. Th e name “Dorothy” is written across the bottom right corner of the photograph. No other information is available. If you have any clues about the photograph, you may email the historical society at [email protected].

Photo A47 courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society

By Elinor FlorencePioneer Publisher

Last week I wrote an editorial without being ful-ly informed of the facts surrounding an accident on Lake Windermere. Since then, I have learned more about what happened and I would like to set the re-cord straight with the information that is available to date. I apologize to our readers for not checking into the case more thoroughly.

On Saturday, February 16th at 12:30 a.m., a pick-up truck drove across a rough, frost-heaved area of ice near Windermere Beach. Th e front wheels struck a soft spot where the creek fl ows into the lake.

Five people were riding in the open truck box. Th e impact caused one woman to be thrown out of the truck. A second woman received a back injury. Th e other three passengers were not harmed.

Th e ambulance was called to attend. When it ar-rived, the driver parked about 30 metres away in order to avoid the unsafe area of the ice on the lake.

Two ambulance attendants were working over the woman with the head injury when a second man, who had been a passenger in the truck, got behind the wheel of the ambulance without permission from the ambulance attendants and started to drive it. One of the attendants had to leave the patient and fl ag down the ambulance and tell the man to get out.

Two RCMP offi cers then arrived on the scene. One offi cer was asked to drive the ambulance to the hospital, as both paramedics were needed in the back of the ambulance to attend to the patient. Th e second RCMP offi cer carried on with the investigation.

Th e woman with the head injury was later airlift-ed to Calgary and she remains in hospital. Her condi-tion is unknown. Th e woman with the back injury was treated and released.

Th e RCMP is still investigating and will not com-ment any further. If you have any information, please call them at 342-9292. Th e Pioneer will not publish any further comment on this incident.

Setting therecord straight


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Correction

Dear Editor:

Lillian Rose is denying taxpayers an alternative to the Telus-Shaw monopo-ly. Th ese are her arguments: “Nanofi bre will control the entire broadband” (no mention of Telus-Shaw). Not! Th ere is plenty of bandwidth to encourage even more competition. She is “worried about the cost and length of the contract.” It’s already on track to make a fourfold re-turn on our investment, what’s the prob-lem? “Length of contract”? How long is your contract with Telus, if no compe-tion is ever allowed? And do I follow her reason when she suggests that the remote-rural taxpayer is better served if nobody has broadband? If Lillian was really working for her constituents she would work on ways to get equal access to the remote rural resident instead of denying everyone access to an alterna-tive to monopolies.

Lillian is needlessly delaying our

fi bre-optic project in Edgewater. Resi-dence of Edgewater fully intends to take advantage of the “gold standard” of com-munication technology running by our doorstep. We fully intend to service “ev-eryone” in our fi re-protection area with fi bre-optics to the home as the absolute fi rst choice, because it’s future proof. We look at it as a gift to the generations that follow. All levels of education are available on your home computer now. Along with Hi-defi nition TV and tele-phone, remote home-care health-moni-tor devices for the elderly, are available now. Fibre-optics’ reliability, quality and bandwidth is unrivaled by any oth-er technology and should always be the fi rst option, as it is worldwide. If Lillian did her job and did a little research, she would know that, instead of relying on “gut feelings” in her decision-making.

Bryan StawychnyEdgewater Broadband Society

Don’t delay broadbandfor Edgewater residents

Dear Editor:

Th ey are a “pride” group! Th ey are repeating their “mane” point! Okay, so the punch lines are roardiculous – all I really want is your attention for a few minutes to talk about our Lions Club.

Th e Lake Windermere District Li-ons Club has been serving the commu-nity since 1950 and we look forward to doing so long into the future. However, in order to achieve that we require a strong membership in numbers, stew-ardship and diversity in age. We are concerned that our membership is not refl ecting a broader cross section of age.

Th e busy life of family and work takes up a lot of the day, often leaving little time for those who would like to volunteer their time to very worthwhile causes and organizations. Fear not! Your local club has built fl exibility into be-ing a Lions Club member. We feel it is just as fulfi lling to have a member who

can spare a few hours as it is for those who can aff ord many. To have younger members not only maintains rejuvena-tion, it also allows older members to of-fer experience and pass along wisdom.

By now I think you are getting the message the Lake Windermere District Lions Club wants to increase its mem-bership roll. We are both a Service Club and a Charitable Foundation with var-ied projects both on-going and new ones, yearly. We serve a community area from Spillimacheen to Windermere.

So here it is: no snake oil, no free land in the Sahara – just an invitation to come and check us out. We meet the fi rst and third Monday evening of each month (no secret handshakes required!) If you need help identifying a Lions member to approach give me a call at 342-9482 and I will have one roar over!

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Dear Editor:

Th rough discussion with the Columbia Valley Arts Council regarding their proposal for a “Perform-ing Arts Centre,” the District of Invermere council discovered preliminary construction estimates for the “fi rst-rate” performing arts centre were very high, and that for the fi rst several years the facility was expected to operate with a signifi cant defi cit.

Th e District council also became aware that the arts council viewed the District as the eff ective lead of the project, which should fund detailed architec-tural/engineering design, donate the land, contribute signifi cant money towards the capital cost of construc-tion, and fund most of the operating defi cits for the facility.

Although the arts council felt that the Regional District of East Kootenay, provincial government, federal government, and private entities should help fund the construction of the project—there were no commitments or agreements from any of these entities (except for the $30,000 from the Lions Club).

Th e District has an extensive list of necessary infrastructure improvements (such as water, sewer, roads, CPR overpass, and the continued replacement of aging infrastructure) and several optional projects of interest (revitalization of downtown and Kinsmen

Beach, and completion of pothole park).We also have some key services that are currently

undersized and in aging and increasingly expensive buildings to operate (like the various uses in the com-munity hall and the Invermere Public Library).

Given the realities that the District has a very lim-ited supply of municipally-owned land, a very limited ability to fund large capital projects, and even greater limitations in ability to fund large operating defi cits for new services, I question whether the proposed “Performing Arts Centre” is the most pressing need in the community?

I also wonder, even if potential private funding were to cover a higher percentage of capital costs, if that would automatically increase the importance of the “Performing Arts Centre” and make it worthy of receiving scarce municipal land and operating fund-ing? Additionally, I wonder, would local music and theatre benefi t most from the facility or would they be overshadowed and continually booted out for travel-ling entertainment and rap/rock concerts?

Unfortunately these questions, and the care-ful consideration that I feel should be applied when dealing with public land and money, have apparently been viewed by the arts council as “losing momen-tum,” unnecessary “obstacles,” disturbing their “time frame,” and “undermining” their project. Perhaps this

is indication that their vision is too strong, and their timeline is too aggressive to be relying on (or demand-ing) public land and funding.

In the future the District could potentially part-ner with other levels of government and industry for a facility of the scope currently proposed by the arts council, but in the present I feel that District should investigate using the former high school site as a loca-tion for a facility that will expand and improve existing facilities and services, without signifi cant additional costs to taxpayers.

If the new facility were to replace the existing com-munity hall, library, municipal hall, and potentially the Columbia Valley Fitness Centre, the bulk of the capital costs for the facility could be fi nanced by sale of the existing buildings, and the bulk of the operating funding could come from money already being spent to operate and maintain the existing buildings.

Th e new civic centre would not be a “hodge-podge,” but rather an improvement to existing facili-ties and services, which would allow the District to continue working on other projects and would keep the District an attractive candidate for amalgamation with the rest of Area F.

Gerry TaftCouncillor, District of Invermere

Arts centre not council’s fi rst priority

>>>>>> >>> >>> >>>>EncoreWHAT’S HAPPENING IN THECOLUMBIA VALLEY

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

Your Weekly Guide to

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Out & About

MOVIE REVIEW

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BUSINESS AWARDS

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Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.

What does ARTmean to you?

On Cue Concert• Christ Church Trinity On Cue concert at Christ Church Sunday March 9th at 7:30 pm. Call 342-4423 for tickets.

Business of Art · College of the RockiesArtist Marketing and Self Promotion Course. Saturday March 8th from 9 am to 5 pm.Call the College of the Rockies 342-3210.

Stephen Fearing Concert · Pynelogs Cultural CentreStephen Fearing Concert by On Top Productions at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Friday March 14th at 7 pm. Call 342-5873 for tickets.

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Calgary-based a cappella group OnCue is set to wow audiences at the Arts Council’s next concert at Christ Church Trinity, Sunday, March 9. See Page 13 for more.Calgary-based a cappella group OnCue is set to wow audiences at the Arts Council’s next concert at Christ Church Trinity, Sunday, March 9. See Page 13 for more.

Reviewed by Brian Geis

I heard someone say that Wes An-derson's latest fi lm Th e Darjeeling Lim-ited was just more of the same, some of his best and worst work, that he is looping back when he should be mov-ing on. Th at can be good news or bad news to moviegoers familiar with his work. I've always thought there are two camps when it comes to Wes Anderson. Th ere are folks who are mildly amused and look forward to him moving on to something else; and those who get him, can't get enough and hope he goes on making movies like Rushmore for the rest of his life.

I fi nd myself squarely planted in the latter camp. After the lackluster Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, which was still enough Wes Anderson to serve my needs, I was disappointed to hear that his next movie would be an animated version of the Roald Dahl novel Th e Fantastic Mr. Fox. I wanted more of the stock themes upon which Wes Ander-son thrives: forbidden love, parental abandonment, sibling rivalries, stories of once-illustrious families now fallen on hard times, trying to salvage some-thing from the wreckage—themes typi-fi ed by his best work, in my opinion, Th e Royal Tenenbaums.

When news of Th e Darjeeling Lim-ited broke, a collaborative project that seemed to eclipse Th e Fantastic Mr. Fox (which appears to have stalled in pro-duction), I was excited. Mr. Anderson always seems to thrive on collaborative projects. His best pictures have been collaborations with like-minded indi-viduals, most notably his college room-mate Owen Wilson (Bottle Rocket, Ruchmore, Tenenbaums). Th e Darjeeling Limited was co-written by Anderson and cousins Roman Coppola and Jason

Schwartzman. Schwartzman played the main character, Max Fischer, in Rush-more and was delightful as the French auteur Felix DeMarco in Coppola's CQ, which is worth a look.

Th e Darjeeling Limited follows three American brothers—played by Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Ja-son Schwartzman—on what the oldest brother describes as a spiritual journey to the Himalayan foothills. Like all of Wes Anderson's pictures, the sets are richly detailed, compartmentalized di-oramas, packed with symbolism. Much of Th e Darjeeling Limited is set in train cars, a thinly-veiled replica of the short, narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

Th e journey is the oldest brother's attempt to reconnect with his siblings in the wake of the death of their father, but is leading to a surprise destination that is slowly revealed to the two younger brothers over the course of the trip.

A tip of the hat to legendary Indian director Satyajit Ray, the fi lm is accom-panied by a classic Wes Anderson score which is a mix of '60s Britpop and Indi-an-themed music borrowed from Ray's fi lms.

Th e occasion of writing this review made me wonder what it is I like so much about Wes Anderson pictures. As I pondered this, I found myself fl ipping through the pages of Conn and Hal Iggulden's modern classic A Danger-ous Book for Boys. Th e book, like Wes Anderson's movies, has a charmingly boyish view of the world. Anderson's movies are fi lled with an adolescent melancholy and address serious issues with a familiar sense of humour.



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• 7:30 pm: February 27-March 1: Th e Pirates Who Don’t do Anything• 7:30 pm: March 5-8: 27 Dresses

Friday, February 29th:

• 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Spring Carnival at J. A. Laird, Invermere. Games, prizes, food, and fun! Call 342-9516.• 7-8 pm: Aquajogging, Radium Hot Springs Pools. For more info: 342-5979.• 9 pm: Guitar Hero Finals at the Leap Year Party, Back Country Jack’s, Radium. For info: 347-0097.• 9 pm-midnight: Sadie Hawkins Dance, Station Pub, Invermere. Starting March 8th, join us for karaoke every Saturday night.

Saturday, March 1st:

• 11 am: Powerful and Fun Spiritual Seminar: “Art of Acceptance: Know and Like Yourself Always”, 5 weeks in April. Intro session held at Invermere Seniors’ Centre, $10. Must pre-register, 342-8947.• 1-3 pm: Shoot-a-thon at the high school, a Senior Girls’ Lakers Basketball Team fundraiser for the provincial competition in Kamloops.• 3-7 pm: Meet the Senior Girls Lakers Basketball Team at Sobeys and buy tickets for a raffl e, a fundraiser for the provincial competition in Kamloops.• 1-4 pm: Job Fair at Copper Point Clubhouse. Many job opportunities available. For info: 341-3392.

Monday, March 3rd: • 4:30 pm - 8 pm: Registration for all Columbia Valley Life Sports program clinics (Spring Running, Nordic Pole Walking, Triathlon), at David Th ompson Condos, 621-10th Ave., Invermere. Limited space, call Michelle Taylor, 342-8737, for more info.• 7 pm: Columbia Valley Search and Rescue Society annual general meeting at the Invermere Fire Hall.

• 7 pm: Windermere Teachers’ Association invites parents and the public to an evening discussion about teaching, learning, and other matters related to public education, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For more info, call Anne Jardine at 341-5158.• 7:30 pm: Wildsight Invermere Branch annual general meeting, high school theatre, followed by fi lm ‘Wolves of the Raincoast Forest in British Columbia’ presented by local biologist Gudrun Pfl ueger. For info, call Gerry Wilkie at 347-9841.

Tuesday, March 4th:

• 5-7 pm: Bottle drive in Invermere, a fundraiser for the PeeWee A Hockey Team for the provincial competition in Chase. Call 342-6696 for pickup.• 7 pm: Windermere Community Association’s annual meeting at the Windermere Hall.

Wednesday, March 5th:

• 7 pm: Mountain Cariboo information presentation by Lawrence Redfern at the Golden Museum, back room. Everyone welcome.

Friday, March 7th:

• 2 pm: World Day of Prayer service, United Church, Edgewater, conducted by Wayne Frater.• 2 pm: World Day of Prayer service, Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere.

Saturday, March 8th:

• 10 am-noon: “Easter layout class” at Scrappy-Do’s. To register: 342-7238.• 10 am-4 pm: Free Tipi Building Workshop, Golden Museum, sponsored by Golden’s Youth Cultural Awareness Initiative, free. For info: (250) 344-8924.

Sunday, March 9th:

• 2 pm: Concert Series presents: On Cue, a cappella ensemble, at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials, Pynelogs, Trims & Treasures in Fairmont, and N’Deco in Radium.

Friday, March 14th:

• 5 pm-midnight: Crop Night at Scrappy Do’s, space is limited! Call 342-7238 to reserve your spot.• 6-9 pm: Opening reception for solo exhibition of Cameron Bird’s work at the Artym Gallery. Exhibit shows until March 28th.

• Deadline today for advertising in Columbia Valley Homes, Your Guide to Valley Living. For more info, call Dave Sutherland at Th e Pioneer, 341-6299.

Saturday, March 15th:

• 1-4 pm: Cameron Bird present at Th e Artym Gallery during the solo exhibition of his work, to run until March 28th.

Wednesday, Mar. 19th-Saturday, Mar. 22nd:

• Daff odil Sales, Canadian Cancer Society.

Friday, March 21st-Sunday, March 23rd:

• Paragliding Meet at Panorama. Target landings and cross-country fl ights to Lake Windermere. Visit www.fl yingmax.com.

Saturday, March 22nd:

• 10 am-2 pm: Legion Ladies Flea Market, Royal Canadian Legion, Invermere. Lunch $5; table rentals, $10. Call Tammie at 347-9607 or Norma at 342-3990 to book a table.

Sunday, March 23rd:

• Easter Egg Hunt in Radium Hot Springs. Call 347-9331 for more.

Th ursday, March 27th:

• 5-9 pm: Creative Connections Art Show and Sale opens at Chateau Kimberley and runs until April 30th. Exhibiting artists include Lynn Grillmair, Deanai Bell, May Ann Bidder, Walter Comper, Sandra Donohue, Janice Edwards, Cory Horne, Teresa Knight, Jim Poch, Grant Smith, Kendra Smith, Charlene Stroud.

Friday, March 28th:

• 5 pm-midnight: Crop Night at Scrappy Do’s, space is limited! Call 342-7238 to reserve your spot.

Monday, March 31st:

• 4 pm: Deadline for submission of nominations for the annual Business Excellence Awards, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. For info: 342-2844.• 7 pm: Th e Kite Runner, a Cinefest movie presented by the Columbia Valley Arts Council at the Toby Th eatre. Tickets $10 at the door.

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WINDERMERE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGTuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Windermere Community HallCoff ee, tea, and snacks provided.

To be discussed:Annual Reports, Budget, Rental Fees, Beach, etc.

Election of Offi cersFall Fair – Can we keep it going?

Aboriginal youth ages 15-24 are invited to take part in

GOLDEN’S YOUTH CULTURAL AWARENESS INITIATIVE.

Tipi Building WorkshopCome and discover the history of the tipi.

A presentation in the morning will be followed by the design and decoration of a tipi in the afternoon.

Date: March 8th, 2008Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Golden Museum

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OnCue:talent times nine

Th e next concert sponsored by Colum-bia Valley Arts Council is OnCue, at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9th, at Christ Church Trin-ity, our current performance venue.

OnCue is a renowned a cappella (unac-companied) vocal ensemble of nine singers featuring smooth award-winning vocal jazz harmonies and musical theatre blended into a unique brand of top-notch enter-tainment. Th eir diverse and versatile rep-

ertoire, ranging from doo-wop to hip-hop, from the living room to the concert hall, won them the audience favorite award at Edmonton’s Northern Harmony a cappella festivals in both 2005 and 2007.

In the summer of 2004, OnCue joined two other divisions of the Youth Singers of Calgary on a six-city tour of China at the invitation of the Chinese Government. OnCue was one of eight international a

cappella groups selected to compete in the 2005 Harmony Sweepstakes in Los Ange-les. OnCue released their second CD Snow Angels to rave reviews, and their third CD is currently ready for release.

Th is show will appeal to the entire com-munity: adults, young people and children. Tickets at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials, and Pynelogs in Invermere; Trims & Treasures in Fairmont; and N’Deco in Radium.


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In our ever changing world it is important that your insurance is reviewed constantly to ensure that it is the best and most appropriate coverage available.

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Submitted by Milton CrawfordFinancial Consultant, Invermere

A Registered Retirement Savings Plan is a great way to invest for retirement and reduce income taxes. But, like most good things, it must come to an end.

You are required by law to wind down your RRSP by the end of the year in which you turn age 71. In reality, most people start drawing on their RRSPs for retirement income before then. So, when that time comes, what are your options?

You have three basic choices: convert your RRSP to a Registered Retirement Income Fund, purchase an annuity, or collapse the plan and take the cash.

A RRIF and an annuity have a similar purpose – to create a steady stream of income from the wealth you’ve accumulated in your RRSP. Taking the money in a lump sum makes little sense, because you’ll be taxed on the entire amount at once.

Th ese days, most people choose RRIFs because of their fl exibility. A RRIF is a mirror image of an RRSP – instead of being a vehicle to accumulate wealth, it is a way to distribute your retirement savings as income.

A RRIF is an umbrella under which you can hold the same types of investments that are eligible for your RRSP. Th ese include everything from Guaranteed In-vestment Certifi cates to mutual funds and individual securities such as equities.

RRIFs are available from most fi nancial institu-tions and allow you to retain control of your invest-ments. You can’t contribute any money to a RRIF, and you must withdraw a minimum amount from the plan each year, according to a formula based on your age.

Your income payment will be a combination of principal and investment returns. Generally, you can choose the frequency of regular income payments. Th ose who want maximum control can manage their

money through a self-directed RRIF. Th e second most popular option for RRSPs is

purchasing an annuity. Th is is a contract with a fi nan-cial institution that provides regular income (usually monthly) in exchange for a fi xed sum of money.

Th e payments you receive are a combination of repayment of the principal of your investment plus the investment income it earns. Th e benefi t of an an-nuity is that once it’s purchased, you aren’t faced with making constant decisions about managing your re-tirement wealth.

An annuity is similar to a mortgage – in reverse. When you take out a mortgage, a fi nancial institution provides you with a lump sum that you repay, with interest, over a number of years. With an annuity, you provide the lump sum to an institution that pays you back, with a predetermined fi xed amount that in-cludes an amount that represents income generated by your money.

Th ere are many types of annuities. Th e most pop-ular are “life annuities,” which provide a steady stream of income during your lifetime (or in some cases until the death of your spouse). Another is the “term to 90 annuity,” which provides income to age 90.

Some individuals have transferred a portion of their RRSP assets to a RRIF, but have used the remain-ing assets to purchase a life annuity contract in order to provide the income to pay for basic expenses such as food, clothing, utilities, property taxes or rent.

Regardless of which option you choose, start pre-paring well in advance. Make sure your retirement plan doesn’t contain investments that are locked in past the deadline for winding down your RRSP; this can complicate the transfer of funds. If you are uncer-tain about choosing between RRIFs and annuities, it is best to ask for advice. Conversion of RSPs can only be done once and cannot be undone.

Brendan DonahueInvestment AdvisorPhone: 342-2112

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Annual General Meeting

Th e Columbia Valley Search and Rescue Society is holding their AGM at 7:00 p.m. Monday March 3rd at the Invermere Firehall. We welcome all who are interested in learning about this great community service!

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A Day in CourtTh e following people were found guilty in Adult

Criminal Court in Invermere on Tuesday, February 19th. Presiding was Judge Ron Webb.

• James Atwater was fi ned $1000 with a $200 victim surcharge for driving while impaired and causing bodily harm in Wilmer. He was also charged with driving while over the legal limit of 80mg, and was banned from driving for a year.

• Derel Lang was given a suspended sentence and a probation order for one charge of assault and another charge of assault causing bodily harm in Edgewater. He was also fi ned $250 with a $50 vic-tim surcharge.

• Cody McDonell was fi ned $250 for causing a disturbance in Radium Hot Springs.

• Stanley Noble was given a one-year probation order, a $500 fi ne and a $75 victim surcharge for a charge of mischief $500 or under in Fairmont.

• Jordan Sims was fi ned $600 with a $90 victim surcharge for driving while over the legal limit of 80mg in Radium Hot Springs. He was also banned from driving for one year.

• James Stitzenberger was fi ned $200 for a mis-chief charge in Invermere.

• Violet Stringer was given a one-year proba-tion order and a $600 fi ne for failing to provide a breath sample in Radium Hot Springs. She was also banned from driving for two years.

• Marty Varhaug was fi ned $1,500 and given a 12-month conditional sentence for traffi cking in a controlled substance in Invermere. He was also banned from owning fi rearms for 10 years. He was also fi ned $500 on a charge of PSP under $5000.

• John Wassing was fi ned $100 with a $15 vic-tim surcharge for breaching his probation order in Invermere.

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Bill Pitt of Invermere was presented with the Working for Wild-life award at the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club’s wild game banquet last Saturday. He is pictured here with his grandchil-dren Laura, 6, and Kyle, 10. Hundreds of people sampled bear, moose and even cougar kebabs at the Invermere Community Hall, and trophies were presented to club members who entered antlers in the competition.

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N E W S P A P E RGet healthy and fi tby hitting the pool


My fi rst memory of swimming in-volved me standing at the side of the pool aged six or seven with my arm-bands on, bawling my eyes out.

I was scared of the water and used to dread going to the pool.

My Dad used to yell out to the in-structor, “Just throw her back in”, in the hope I’d get the hang of it.

And looking back on it, I’m so glad he did. I can’t imagine what life would be like now if I hadn’t learned to swim.

Just think of all those holidays where I’ve spent time swimming and snorkel-ling in the sea — it wouldn’t have been the same if I’d stayed on the beach. And four years ago I qualifi ed as an advanced scuba diver, which has opened up an even bigger underwater world.

Th ere’s no doubt about it, swim-ming is an awesome sport.

And the best thing about it is, you can do it anywhere — well as long as there’s a river, lake, ocean, creek or even swimming pool handy.

We’ve got a choice of two great pools and numerous lakes right here in the valley — so there’s no excuse if you’ve been meaning to take the plunge or brush up on your technique.

Both Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort pool are open seven days a week, and now the evenings are getting lighter, it’s a great opportunity to hit the pool.

Jill Parry has been teaching swim-ming at the Radium pools for the past 17 years. Jill says she’s always been into swimming ever since she was a kid, as her mum was a non-swimmer who was afraid of water.

“I’ve been around water my entire life. My favourite sports are windsurf-ing and water skiing, and I love to surf. I basically live in the water more than I walk on land,” she laughs.

Jill says swimming is a great total body workout for people of all fi tness levels, and it’s good for people with health issues or injuries as it is a non-impact sport.

She teaches one-on-one lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and Jill explained that some of the adult be-

ginners have now moved on to the fi t swim classes, which is a huge achieve-ment. Fit swim classes are held from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.

“It’s a great way for the average swimmer to get in shape, and it’s also good for the more serious swimmer who wants to train for a triathlon, im-prove their stroke, and achieve their swimming goals.”

It’s all about adapting the stroke to suit the swimmer. And the more often you can hit the pool, the better. Jill says two times a week would be ideal, and even three times if you can manage it.

“It’s also about the eff ectiveness of the workout. If you swim for an hour and a half without any thought regard-ing your stroke, it won’t be as benefi cial as an hour workout incorporating drills to improve technique.

A lot of people go swimming for years but never work on improving their stroke. It’s all about quality not quantity,” Jill explained.

She also runs an aqua jogging class on Mondays from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m., which is a great non-impact total body workout.

“A lot of people are limited in what they can do for cardio. Aqua jogging is great because the water resistance training is a challenging cardio vascular workout. It improves muscle strength, core stability and fl exibility.

“I also teach a deep water workout where the person wears a belt and is tethered to the poolside. Because they are stationary, there is increased resis-tance in the water and it’s a lot of fun.

“It’s a great way to cross train or re-cover from an injury. And even people who can’t swim can get in the pool and do a water fi tness workout,” Jill said.

Th e tethered deep water class is held on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Fridays from 10.30 a.m. until 11.30 a.m.

Radium Otters swim club also runs group lessons and Karen Larsen will be taking over Jill’s water fi tness and fi t swim classes throughout March.

Radium Hot Springs cool pool is open on Fridays from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and weekends from noon until 9 p.m. Fairmont Hot Springs pools are open daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.


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• What’s working well in our public school system?

• What do students need for optimal learning?

• What should the board of education and provincial government do to support public education?

Th e BC Teachers’ Federation and local teachers’ associations are interested in hearing from parents and other interested members of the public.Th at’s why we’re sponsoring a series of public forums around the province.

You’re invited to join in a discussion of education issues that are important to you.

Windermere Teachers’ Association and special guest Jinny Sims of the BCTF want to hear from you.

Th e Let’s Talk about Teaching and Learning forum will be held.

Tuesday, March 4th

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Pynelogs Cultural Centreon Kinsmen Beach in InvermereLight Refreshments will be served.

Hope to see you there.

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1. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Sponsored by: Palliser PrintingAccountants, Law Firms, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Surveying, Insurance, Financial, Consultant, Social Service or Government Agency.

Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

2. TOURISM - HOSPITALITYSponsored by: AG Valley FoodsResorts, Hotels/Motels, Golf Courses, Recreational Facilities, Campgrounds, Bed & Breakfasts

Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

3. FOOD AND BEVERAGESponsored by: Mr. BibsRestaurants, Catering Companies, Coffee Shops, Lounges and Bars.Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

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Sponsored by: Walter Pearce – Kootenay Group Insurance PlannersOverall well-run Business operating in the Radium Hot Springs, Edgewater, Spur Valley, Brisco, and/or Spillimacheen region.

Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

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Nominee ______________________________________________________________

6. ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEARSponsored by: Community Futures Development CorporationIndividual or Business who has a well-run operation, 3 or less years in business, reputation for honesty and integrity, involved in the communityNominee: ______________________________________________________________

7. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEARSponsored by: Fairmont Mountainside VillasAny Employee who is personable and respectful, strives for excellent customer service and is friendly and courteous to customers and staff.Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

8. BUSINESS EXCELLENCE – CENTRAL AREA

Sponsored by: Fairmont Hot Springs ResortOverall well-run Business operating in Invermere, Athalmer, Wilmer, and/or Panorama region

Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

9. CONTRACTOR - TRADE - BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by:Invermere Home HardwareA professional company/contractor and/ortradesperson who takes pride in their work,and is honest and ethicalNominee: ______________________________________________________________

10. BUSINESS EXCELLENCE – SOUTH AREA

Sponsored by: Fairmont Business AssociationOverall well-run Business operating in the Windermere, Fairmont, and/or Canal Flats region.

Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

11. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR1 – 15 EMPLOYEES

Sponsored by: Eagle Ranch Golf CourseOverall well-run Business, experts in their fi eld, provides staff training, quality customer service, and contributes to the community.Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

12. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - 16 OR MORE EMPLOYEES

Sponsored by: Smith Green Andruschuk LLPOverall well-run Business, experts in their fi eld, provides staff training, quality customer service, and contributes to the community.Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

13. NEWS MAKER OF THE YEARSponsored by: Th e Valley EchoHas made Headlines throughout the Year, offered opinions, reputation for honesty and integrity, and contributed to the well-being of the community.Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

MISSION STATEMENTTh e Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is an organization within the community promoting a dynamic business environment through eff ective communication, networking and education on behalf of its membership.

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Here’s your chance to award a local company for a job well done and help them celebrate at an evening of comedy with Canada’s award-winning political satirist and comedian Bob Robertson, co-creator of CTV and CBC’s Double Exposure.

Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Heather Overy announced this year’s Business Excellence Awards, the tenth annual in-stallment of the event, by inviting nom-inations for a host of honours. “I am so excited,” Ms. Overy commented. “ We decided to go with comedy this year.”

Th e guest speaker at last year’s event was Ken Fowler of Ken Fowler Enter-prises, the new owner of Fairmont Hot Spings Resort.

Funding from corporate sponsors Copper Point and Canadian Pacifi c do-

nated made it possible to get Robertson, she said.

“We do have two great sponsors in Copper Point and CP Rail,” she said. “Mr. Robertson came within our bud-get and he wanted to come.”

Mr. Robertson, she said, will arrive a day early to collect local material for his presentation.

Mrs. Overy said you do not have to be a chamber member to vote, but you must be a chamber member to win.

Simply clip the nomination form below and return it to the visitor cen-tres, grocery stores or banks. You can also fax the form to 342-3261 or e-mail your nominations to [email protected]. Nomination ballots must be received no later than 4 p.m. Monday, March 31. Call Heather at 342-2844 for more information.

Th e Windermere Teachers’ Asso-ciation is inviting parents and mem-bers of the public to a discussion about teaching, learning, and other matters related to public education at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4th at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Members of the Executive Com-mittee and Jinny Sims of the B. C. Teachers’ Federation provincial Ex-ecutive Committee will be present.

“Teachers in the Windermere Zone of the Rocky Mountain District want to hear from our parents and local citizens about key issues related to teaching and learning,” says Anne Jardine, local president.

“We are eager to see how our ex-periences stack up with the rest of the province.”

Th is visit to Invermere is part of a province-wide tour by the provincial

executive entitled Let’s Talk About Teaching and Learning, designed to gather views from parents and the general public.

Participants will be asked to share their ideas and opinions on the posi-tive aspects of our public education system, what they believe children need for optimal learning, and how the school board and provincial gov-ernments should support public edu-cation.

“Please take the time out of your busy schedule to join us for this dis-cussion,” says Ms. Jardine. “It takes a community to educate a child, and your contributions are most welcome in this conversation.”

For further information or to ar-range an interview with Jinny Sims, call Anne Jardine of the Windermere Teachers’ Association at 341-5158.

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By Harold HazelaarPioneer Columnist

Did I mention we

need another rink here in Invermere?

Th is past season our league expanded from eight to nine teams.

We had an extremely long waiting list of play-ers wanting to get into the league for some exer-cise, a weekly outing with the guys and some form of activity to keep the com-petitive juices fl owing.

All in all, I think we achieved the goal of reducing this list and getting as many guys as possible playing Old Tim-ers hockey.

Now, 20 weeks later, we have several teams playing with eight or nine guys because of injury and a slew of ill-timed vacations.

Th is is not what we were hoping for, especially during our playoff s. I wonder if we possibly need to consider league

expansion again in the future? Th is time it would be females.

Another way to attack this issue is in the form of creating a Certifi ed Player Ranking System.

Every player in the league will be credited with a base number of points.

From here deduc-tions or additions will be

made for fi ve diff erent reasons: atten-dance, consistency of contributions to the pop fund, dressing room attitude, on-ice work ethic and the amount of understanding of how Oldtimers is to be played.

From this, a standout team of play-ers who will show up, play fair and buy pop can be drafted next season.

Should be a guaranteed winning team! Only problem is what do you do with nine goalies on the same team?

Continued on next page

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VALLEY VISION VULTURES—Back, left to right: Kevin Nelson, Gord Green, Pat Findlater, Cam Dow and Kerry Ellingboe. Front Row: Dan Drezet, Bud Dearin, Grant Neville and Larry Letourneau. Missing from the photo: Gaston Chasse, Doug McIntosh, Aaron Metherall, Vik Sigalis and Glen Th omsen.

CVOHA League Standings

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Valley Vision Vultures 0 3 1 1

Radium Petro-Can Killer Tomatoes 0 4 1 1

Continued from previous page

Th is week our hats go off to Larry Pettit for spon-soring the Valley Vision Vultures.

Although they have never won a league champi-onship, they have been able to claim “the most-stylish jersey” for a number of years.

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• Feb. 20th: Police observed a vehicle northbound on Columbia Avenue in Radium Hot Springs, failing to stop for a stop sign and proceeding eastbound on Foresters Landing Road. Th e vehicle was stopped. A drug investigation ensued with the passenger being arrested for outstanding British Columbia warrants. Some marijuana and paraphernalia were seized. Th e investigation is still ongoing.

• Feb. 21st: RCMP had a ring turned into this offi ce as being found in the mail box on the outside of the Canada Post building on Feb. 19. Th e ring is two-tone metal with three clear stones. Th ere are no serial numbers or identifying marks to add. If anyone has any information, please contact the detachment and quote fi le number 2008-466.

• Feb. 21st: A member of the RCMP was driv-ing north on Highway 93/95 near Canal Flats when he observed a black Chevrolet in front of him weav-ing from side to side. Th e vehicle was stopped and the lone occupant was spoken to. An impaired investi-gation was initiated and marijuana waas seized. Th e driver will appear in court on May 20.

• Feb. 22nd: Police noted a red pick-up truck pull out of the Copper City Saloon lower parking lot west-bound on 13th Street. It was noted that a driver’s side headlight was out. Th e vehicle was followed and it con-tinued to travel on the extreme right shoulder, strik-ing the sidewalk. Th e vehicle turned south on 10th Avenue, failing to signal. Th e vehicle pulled over onto the shoulder and the driver immediately stepped out with his hands in the air stating that he was “pissed.” Two breath samples of 240 mg were taken. Th e driver was driven home and charges are pending.

• Feb. 22nd: At about 10:40 p.m., RCMP re-sponded to a collision of a truck through a fence on 7A Avenue in Invermere. Upon arrival, an Ontario-registered pickup truck was seen to spin out on some black ice, hit the curb on the east side of the road and break through the fence of a residence. An odour of burnt marijuana was detected inside the truck. Th e driver admitted to smoking marijuana not long ago. Th e driver was issued a 24-hour suspension for driving under section 215 of the Motor Vehicle Act.

• Feb. 22nd: RCMP were conducting a road check at the Radium Resort turnoff south of Radium. At about 11:15 p.m., a B.C.-registered truck being driven by a valley resident drove up to the check stop. In the process of investigating the driver’s sobriety, a baggy of marijuana was found in the vehicle. Th e driv-er admitted to having four “hoots” 30 to 40 minutes prior. A search of the vehicle yielded several marijuana containers and a pipe. A 24-hour driving prohibition was issued and 22.5 grams were seized from the driver and vehicle. An investigation is still ongoing.

• Feb. 23rd: RCMP responded to a 911 phone call from 7558 Columbia Ave, Radium. Apparently, the phone was busy when called back. Telus inter-rupted the call and spoke with a resident who advised that all was OK. Police must attend all 911 hang-ups. On attendance by police, the occupants were intoxi-cated with an ongoing party with several other people at the residence. Th ere appeared to be nobody injured or in distress. Th e group were cautioned regarding the phone call. RCMP wish to remind all of the time that can be wasted on 911 hang-ups and false complaints.

• Feb. 23rd: It was reported that a 2002 Chevy Silverado was vandalized overnight at the Fairmont condos located at 5225 Fairmont Resort Road in Fairmont. Both the truck’s mirrors were taken off . If anyone has information, contact the RCMP quoting fi le number 2008-481.

• Feb. 23rd: RCMP was conducting a road check on Highway 93/95 by the turnoff to Radium Re-sort. A black Honda CRV was stopped. Th e odour of “burnt” marijuana was noticed. Th e driver stated he and his wife had “smoked up” about half an hour be-fore being stopped. It was learned that the driver was a vehicle impound candidate. Th e Honda CRV was impounded for 30 days, and the driver was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition.

• Feb. 23rd: Police were conducting a road check at the Radium Resort turnoff south of Radium. A driver admitted to drinking three glasses of wine. Th e odor of liquor from the driver could be noted. Th e driver provided a breath sample which indicated a “Warn.” A 24-hour driving prohibition was issued and the Alberta residents were forced to stay in the valley an extra evening.

CAREERS

Full-time labourer for local construction company. Wages dependant on experience: possible benefi ts/incentive package. Call 342-2053 or forward resume to [email protected] or fax 342-2057.

Patty’s Greenhouse is looking for full and part –time employees for the 2008 season. No experience necessary, will train. Call 250-346-3399 or 250-341-1087, ask for Patty.

Local Electrical contractor requires Journeyman Electrician. Wage $32.00 - $38.00 per hour, benefi t package, service van. Send resume to 1-866-673-5175.

Log Life Styles require insulators, drywallers, tapers, labourers, and shinglers to work in Edgewater. Hourly or piece work, call 403-617-9402.

CAREERS

ROCK WORKS LANDSCAPING

is seeking help for the 2008 season starting mid April. Competitive wages, fl exible schedules. Must have driver’s licence. Experience an asset, willing to train, 342-5676 or email resumes to rockworkslandscape.com

Qualifi ed hotel cleaning staff , $14.00/hour to start, with $3.00/hour bonus. Accommodation available, nice boss! Beautiful location, call now, 347-9305.

Helena’s Stube is now accepting applications for the following positions, Service, Hostess, and Bus Person. Please call 347-0047 or email [email protected]

February 29, 200828 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

PIONEER CLASSIFIEDSGrizzly Mountain Grill

in Radium

Requires Experienced Cooks and Servers

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

PO Box 1079, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Gerry’s is now accepting applications for

Full-time year-round employment

Room for advancement. Apply in person with

resumé.

Full-time Administration AssistantRocky Mountain Realty is a company that provides high quality professional Real Estate Services in the Valley. We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and communications skills who can work within a team atmosphere. Th e successful candidate will be self-motivated, well organized, have excellent computer skills and a min. of 2 years offi ce experience. Experience in a real estate/marketing atmosphere would be an asset but not required. Th is position off ers a competitive starting wage.

Reply by fax or e-mail to:Audrey Benson, Offi ce Administrator

Fax (250) 345-4001E-mail: [email protected]

Robert D. Harvey & Co. Inc., CGA is a professional accounting rm located in Invermere. We are a quality driven and customer focused organization in need of an Intermediate Accountant/ Bookkeeper. Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

- Prepare bookkeeping records and bank reconciliations- Prepare computerized payroll- Prepare GST & PST tax returns accurately and timely- Reconciliation and analysis of accounts and booking of

journal entries- Preparation of year-end working papers for a variety of

businesses- Preparation of personal income tax returns- Ad hoc support for other accountants and special

projects as required

Education/Experience Requirements:

- Working towards completion of accounting designation, degree or diploma is desirable

- Strong computer, bookkeeping software and excel skills a de nite asset

- Strong analytical and accounting skills- Ability to work independently and manage multiple

tasks

Email resume to [email protected] or drop at Invermere of ce.

Robert D. Harvey & Co. Inc. offers a competitive compensation package and excellent opportunities for

growth. Only resumes of candidates being considered will be acknowledged.

PRODUCTIONLABOURER

Working closely with Packing and Roasting departments, your key responsibilities will include general labour, organization, material handling and cleanliness of warehouse areas. Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Daily loading and unloading of trucks using mechanized forklifts and pallet jacks.

• Organization and cleanliness of receiving areas • Assisting packing and roasting departments with daily

inventory staging for next day’s production• Cleanliness and upkeep of facility grounds as required.• Other duties as assigned

Ideal candidates must be:• Energetic, physically fi t and capable of short periods of

heavy lifting • Positive, self motivated with a glass “½ full” disposition.• Flexible and adaptable given changing nature of work.

We provide:A positive and supportive year-round work environment, great health and wellness benefi ts, competitive wages, professional development opportunities, legendary staff “fun days”, paid day-off birthdays, and a steady pipeline to satisfy the most discerning addiction,

To apply, please email your application to [email protected] or fax 250-342-4450.

We will contact successful applicants.

MAINTENANCEFOREMAN

Providing leadership and technical expertise, the Maintenance Foreman will be responsible and accountable for all plant related maintenance issues at Kicking Horse Coffee, including but not limited to general equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, new equipment set-up, fabrication, commercial equipment repair and occupational health and safety.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Relevant Trade Certifi cation and or Education• Strong mechanical and problem solving aptitude and

technical job experience – (motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, programmable logic controls systems);

• Previous Manufacturing environment or production line experience, ideal

• Experience developing and working within the structure of a Preventative Maintenance Program

• Excellent verbal and strong written communication skills.

In return we provide, year-round work, extended health and wellness benefi ts, competitive wages, professional development opportunities, legendary staff “fun days”, paid day-off birthdays, a steady pipeline to satisfy the most discerning addiction, not to mention an awesome product and a team dedicated and committed to producing the best coffee in the country!



HELP WANTEDWindermere Valley Child Care Society

• Full-time ECE position/full-time infant/part-time toddler position in group daycare/after school program

• Starting immediately• Wages dependent on experience and license to practise.

Contact Arlee Romane: Phone: 342-3168 Fax: 342-3359Or send resumes to:

Box 2257 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0


GARAGE SALE

Basement Sale, 5192 Juniper Heights, Saturday, March 1st , 10 am – 3 pm. Telescope, hand tools, dishes, electric welder and everything in between.

CHEERS & JEERS

Jeers to the business people downtown who don’t take down their brown Christmas decorations – it’s almost Easter!

CHEERS & JEERS

Thumbs up to the Spela Grasic and her associates for organizing the benefi t hockey tournament on the lake, a wonderful day, from Ambulance Code 3 Team and Team Kinnersly.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

For lease 800 sq. ft. 2nd . Floor offi ce space in Radium, 403-559-9625.

STORAGE

NEWHOUSEMULTI STORAGEVarious sizes available. Now

with climate controlled units.Call 342-3637

WANTED TO RENT

Professional single man requires unfurnished 1 bdrm suite. Local references available, N/S, call 341-7223.

WANTED TO RENT

Young family of four looking for an opportunity to house-sit, waiting to move into their new home in Invermere. Mom is former Innkeeper, Dad is contractor together with years of Front Desk, maintenance, kitchen and housekeeping experience. Bonus for you, Mom is a double Virgo that loves to clean and organize. Willing to help out with household improvements. Great References. Please call to arrange a meeting 403-609-2516.

SHARED ACCOMODATIONS

Windermere, 1 room for rent in 2 bdrm suite. New kitchen, cable, wireless, laundry, $435.00 plus hydro. Available immediately, 688-0244.

SUITE FOR RENT

One bdrm basement suite, N/S, N/P, W/D, and utilities included, $600/month. Call 342-0107.

Furnished rental in Radium, starting at $425.00, utilities included, 341-7022

SUITE FOR RENT

2 bdrm basement suite. Invermere. Close to everything. N/S, N/P. Partially furnished. $900/month. 341-6287.

Brand new 1 bdrm basement suite available immediately, N/S, N/P, $700.00 inclusive, 341-5159.

For rent Downtown Radium, Bachelor suite, N/S, $375/ month. Available May 1st bright apartment $580.00 includes hydro, references required, DD, long-term, 347-6420 (home), 347-2121 (work).

Althalmer, 2 bdrm, older-style, suite, upper level, large deck, shared yard, w/d, no dogs, N/S, perfect for 1 or 2 quiet, clean people. $850.00 plus DD. Available now, 342-8933.

CONDO FOR RENT

Two bdrm, two bath luxury condo for long-term rent in Sable Ridge Resort, Radium. Fully furnished and stocked with amenities. Just move in. For pictures of similar unit see www.ownerdirect.com, unit #96922. (this is only a one bdrm but it looks the same). Furnished with Penthouse Furnishings, gourmet kitchen, ensuite laundry, 2 queen beds, TV, DVD, fi replace, underground parking, 2 outdoor hotubs, seasonal pool, storage unit. Long term rental. $1000/month + utilities, call Joe at 403-830-0799.

Canal Flats: Brand new condo in Jade Landing. Kitchen, nook, and living room, deck, 2 bdrms & bath upstairs, unfi nished basement. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave. N/S, N/P, prefer mature individuals. Rent is $1000/month plus utilities and damage deposit of $1000. Call owner at 1-403-251-5996.

PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

Moll, Ona Eileen JuneApril 15, 1938-February 24, 2008

It is with great sadness that the family of Ona announce the passing of their

wife, mother and grandmother on Feb 24, 2008.

Born in Maidstone, Saskatchewan, the fi fth of six children, Ona is survived by her husband of 51 years Robert (Buzz), daughter Darcel (Rick) Luyendyk, son Wesley (Zlata) Moll, grandchildren Trisha (Rob) Pitchford, Dean, Erin and Kayla Luyendyk, Matthew, Kyle and Colin Moll, brothers Ed (Helen) Beisel, Lynn (Sheila) Beisel, Jerry (June) Beisel and sister Jean Button.Ona was pre-deceased by her parents Henry and Iva Beisel, her brothers Cliff ord and Alvin, brother-in-law Edgar Button and sister-in-law Esther Beisel.Ona was an avid member of the Invermere hospital auxiliary and the Invermere Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to spend time gardening, golfi ng, fi shing, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, bowling, softball and traveling. Spending time with her family and friends was her greatest joy.The family wishes to thank all of Ona’s dear friends for their love and support over the years as well as the staff , support services and volunteers at Columbia House for their excellent care and compassion.A Memorial Service honoring Ona’s life will be held at the Windermere Hall, Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Internment will be held at a later date.In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Windermere Hospital Auxiliary, Box 193, Windermere BC V0B 2L0.

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,

And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

OBITUARY

McIsaac, Jaryl AudreyNovember 22, 1944 - February 19, 2008

With deep sadness, the family of Jaryl McIsaac announces her passing on February 19, 2008 following a long and cou-rageous battle with cancer.Jaryl, the fi rst child of Charles and Audrey Osterloh, was born in the Lady Elizabeth Memorial Hospital in Invermere on No-vember 22, 1944. Jaryl was the fi rst of many grandchildren of

the Cleland family and became a wonderful role model to her many Jones, Mitchell and Cleland cousins.Growing up in Invermere, Jaryl had a happy, carefree childhood with many good friends. Her fa-vourite times were always spent with her immediate and extended families such as back-country picnics, camping, “special day” dinners, being with “sisters she never had” Jane and Sandi, and especially morning coff ee time with her Mom and Dad.Jaryl graduated from Davis Thompson High School and continued her education at the University of British Columbia where she met her future husband, Peter. Jaryl graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree and taught in Coquitlam and Calgary. Jaryl and Peter eventually moved back to Invermere to assume ownership of the Invermere Hardware and Building Supplies. To Jaryl’s pleasure, she became a full-time mother to Jannis and Robbie.Following her arrival back in Invermere, Jaryl became a wonderful community citizen. She gave freely of her time to the church, the museum, securing the David Thompson statue, Eastern Star, choirs, Brownies and many other community events. Jaryl was recognized for her many volun-teer community contributions by receiving the prestigious Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award in 1996.Travelling always fascinated Jaryl. Starting with her childhood trips to various places, she devel-oped a love for travel. She and Peter journeyed to many parts of the world, enjoying a variety of cultures and acquiring a number of good friends along the way.Jaryl will be missed and her memory cherished by her husband Peter and children Jannis and Robbie; mother and best friend Audrey Osterloh; brother Buzz (Jane) and children Erin and Andy; sister-in-law Carol (Michael) Haywood and children David and Cynthia; and many other relatives of whom she was so fond. Jaryl was predeceased by her loving father Charles Osterloh in 2002.Jaryl will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives she touched. They will remember her as a caring, friendly person with an easy laugh and a good sense of humour. The community has lost one of its best.

OBITUARY

CONDO FOR RENT

Radium Fully Furnished Condo for Rent

This 1 bdrm fully furnished condo located in the luxurious Sable Ridge complex comes complete with king sized bed, Penthouse furnishings and accents, along with everything you will need to make this retreat-like condo home. This is the largest one bdrm condo in the complex which features a spacious living and dining room, large deck overlooking the pool, 2 hot tubs, and full vistas of the Rockies. All this plus heated underground parking, ensuite, laundry, water, heat, and electricity are included. Make this award winning complex home at only $1400 per month. Min. 6 month lease. For more information please phone 403-861-5656.

Radium, 2 bdrm condo for rent in CopperhornTown.

2 bath, ensuite in master bedroom, brand new, all appliances included, W/D, wood stove in living room. $1100/month, available immediately, 403-899-1330.

CONDO FOR RENT

Castlerock Estates, Invermere, 2 bdrm, 1,800 sq. ft. double garage, N/P, N/S, $1,500/month, includes utilities. Available March 1, call 342-1314.

Sable Ridge Resort in Radium, long-term rental 2 bdrm, 2 bath, unfurnished, 930 sq. ft., outdoor pool, hot tub, fi replace, new construction, $1200 plus utilities. The Peaks in Radium, 2 bdrm, furnished, long-tem, recreation centre, pool, $1250 plus utilities. Call Eric Redeker at Rocky Mountain Realty 250-342-5914.

HOUSE FOR SALE

1975, 14x70 mobile on large well-treed lot in Canal Flats. Beach and golf course in walking distance. 3 bdrms, 1 bath, covered deck, $140,000.00, 417-5282.

Radium, 2 bdrm condo for sale in Copperhorn Town. 2 bath, ensuite in master bedroom, brand new, wood stove in living room, 1100 sq ft, $249,900.00, 403-899-1330.

HOUSE FOR SALE

Unlimited water supply from your own Rocky Mountain stream, with 16 acres. 5,200 sq. ft. cedar home plus mobile home, greenhouse and more. Under valued price at $795,000.00, due to health. Call 250-422-3174 or check propertyguys.com, listing # 166018.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Radium Hot Springs 10 Unit Motel on .6 acres, zoned C1. Good starter or crew accommodation. Redevelopment potential! Asking $397,500.00. Exclusive. Call Syd or Larry at 250-862-8100, Syber Realty, Kelowna.

MISC. FOR SALE

Top soil, call Elkhorn Ranch at 342-0617.

Solid wood entertainment unit, armoire style. Can hold up to 38“ TV, $300.00, 347-6881.

Steel Cattleguard, heavy duty 16’ x 8’, $1,800.00, phone Elkhorn Ranch, 342-0617.

Motorized older model “Quickie” brand wheelchair. Easy to use joystick control, 16” wide seat, oxygen tank hold in back, $700.00, 342-9702.

Bobcat for sale, Thomas 103, 1988 great working condition, $10,000.00 OBO, 341-7022.

MISC. FOR SALE

Sealy double bed, spotless mattress, box spring, black metal headboard, footboard, rails. Light brown fabric Lazy Boy recliner. All in excellent condition. $200.00 for all, 347-9001, evenings, Edgewater.

Peavey XR500 P.A. system with 4 12’” speakers. $300.00 OBO, call 342-3264.

6 man hot tub with new top and rebuilt pump. Needs minor work $400.00, 342-5332.

Heavy duty custom, checker plate side mount tool boxes with ladder racks, mounting brackets. 78”x 14”x 22” for 6’x 6” truck box, $1,500.00, 342-5332.

Beige high-back lawn chairs, 5” arm rest and matching glass top patio table $55.00, 341-6043.

SNOWMOBILE FOR SALE

2002 Summit 800. Great shape, great running condition! $4,200.00 fi rm, call 342-5336 or 403-519-5063.

VEHICLE FOR SALE

Leaving the country, car needs new home! 1994 Chrysler LeBaron, good condition, turquoise, automatic, electric windows, central locking, air, cd player. $1,500.00 OBO, 341-3223.

VEHICLE FOR SALE

1990 Chev ¾ ton truck, 4x4, regular cab, grey, 5.7 L, automatic, $3,500.00 OBO, call 688-2730 or 342-8829.

1995 LEXUS LS400, 245k, silver, leather, best car I have ever owned, $9,995.00, call 342-5914.

2001 GMC 2500 HD Ext Cab SB 4x4, 6.0 litre, auto, A/C, P/S, P/B, 200,000 kms, all maintenance work up-to-date, good condition, just passed BC inspection, $14,500 OBO. Call Ross at 342-9424 (days), 342-1624 (eve).

2002 4x4, 2 door Jimmy, standard. 120, 000 km, excellent condition, $10,500.00, 347-6881.

SERVICES

TOTAL HEATING SYSTEMS

HEAT PUMPS FURNACESDUCT WORK

342-1167

Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 341-8033 cell or 342-8474 home. Not on valley time.

CLEANING SERVICES: No time to clean? Unable to clean your home? Experienced and very reliable home cleaning and house checking. Dianne Peterson, 342-9702, [email protected]

CAREERS

BIG HORN MEADOWS RESORT requires full-time room attendants to clean rooms, balconies, and stairways. Experience an asset. Wages $13/hour, 40 hours/week. Fax resume to 250-347-2311 or email [email protected]

Busy Motel needs housekeeping staff . Call Motel Bavaria in Radium, 347-9915.

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

SKI or BOARD ALL DAY AND SLING

PIZZA ALL NIGHTPeppi’s Italian fuel is looking to hire an energetic, customer service orientated server to work evenings Friday, Saturday and 1 or 2 other nights a week. You must be over 19 years of age. Contact Laura or Tim at Peppi’s. Phone 342-3421 or E-mail [email protected]

Now hiring, no experience necessary. Training will be provided for manicures and pedicures. Call Pamper Yourself Spa, ask for Monica, 341-6266. Fax resume, 341-6267 or email [email protected]

Full-time Journeyman Carpenter/Apprentice wanted for local construction company. Must have knowledge and experience in all phases of residential construction. Competitive wages – dependent on experience, possible benefi ts/incentive package. Call 342-2053 or forward resume to [email protected]


PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

We supply parts and service

FOR ALL MAKES of:• snowmobiles • motorcycles

• quads

VEHICLES FOR SALE

$10,000,000in vehicle inventory.

Go to www. c r anb r ookdodge . c om

to view complete inventory.

REAL ESTATE

RockiesWest Realty

Ross NewhouseRepresentative, Recreational Specialist

230 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC V0A 1K3Bus: 250.347.2321 • www.newhouseconnect.com

UNIT 79, AKISKINOOK, WINDERMERE, B.C.

RECREATIONAL PARADISE could be yours in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, completely furnished condo in Akiskinook Resort, located on the shores of Lake Windermere

midway between Invermere & Windermere. Resort amenities include private beach & marina with boat and trailer storage, rec center with indoor pool & tennis courts. Just in time for a summer on the lake!

NEW LISTING

$474,900$474,900

CAREERS

Full-time labourer for local construction company. Wages dependant on experience: possible benefi ts/incentive package. Call 342-2053 or forward resume to [email protected] or fax 342-2057.

Patty’s Greenhouse is looking for full and part –time employees for the 2008 season. No experience necessary, will train. Call 250-346-3399 or 250-341-1087, ask for Patty.

Local Electrical contractor requires Journeyman Electrician. Wage $32.00 - $38.00 per hour, benefi t package, service van. Send resume to 1-866-673-5175.

Log Life Styles require insulators, drywallers, tapers, labourers, and shinglers to work in Edgewater. Hourly or piece work, call 403-617-9402.

CAREERS

ROCK WORKS LANDSCAPING

is seeking help for the 2008 season starting mid April. Competitive wages, fl exible schedules. Must have driver’s licence. Experience an asset, willing to train, 342-5676 or email resumes to rockworkslandscape.com

Qualifi ed hotel cleaning staff , $14.00/hour to start, with $3.00/hour bonus. Accommodation available, nice boss! Beautiful location, call now, 347-9305.

Helena’s Stube is now accepting applications for the following positions, Service, Hostess, and Bus Person. Please call 347-0047 or email [email protected]

February 29, 200828 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

PIONEER CLASSIFIEDSGrizzly Mountain Grill

in Radium

Requires Experienced Cooks and Servers

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

PO Box 1079, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Gerry’s is now accepting applications for

Full-time year-round employment

Room for advancement. Apply in person with

resumé.

Full-time Administration AssistantRocky Mountain Realty is a company that provides high quality professional Real Estate Services in the Valley. We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and communications skills who can work within a team atmosphere. Th e successful candidate will be self-motivated, well organized, have excellent computer skills and a min. of 2 years offi ce experience. Experience in a real estate/marketing atmosphere would be an asset but not required. Th is position off ers a competitive starting wage.

Reply by fax or e-mail to:Audrey Benson, Offi ce Administrator

Fax (250) 345-4001E-mail: [email protected]

Robert D. Harvey & Co. Inc., CGA is a professional accounting rm located in Invermere. We are a quality driven and customer focused organization in need of an Intermediate Accountant/ Bookkeeper. Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

- Prepare bookkeeping records and bank reconciliations- Prepare computerized payroll- Prepare GST & PST tax returns accurately and timely- Reconciliation and analysis of accounts and booking of

journal entries- Preparation of year-end working papers for a variety of

businesses- Preparation of personal income tax returns- Ad hoc support for other accountants and special

projects as required

Education/Experience Requirements:

- Working towards completion of accounting designation, degree or diploma is desirable

- Strong computer, bookkeeping software and excel skills a de nite asset

- Strong analytical and accounting skills- Ability to work independently and manage multiple

tasks

Email resume to [email protected] or drop at Invermere of ce.

Robert D. Harvey & Co. Inc. offers a competitive compensation package and excellent opportunities for

growth. Only resumes of candidates being considered will be acknowledged.

PRODUCTIONLABOURER

Working closely with Packing and Roasting departments, your key responsibilities will include general labour, organization, material handling and cleanliness of warehouse areas. Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Daily loading and unloading of trucks using mechanized forklifts and pallet jacks.

• Organization and cleanliness of receiving areas • Assisting packing and roasting departments with daily

inventory staging for next day’s production• Cleanliness and upkeep of facility grounds as required.• Other duties as assigned

Ideal candidates must be:• Energetic, physically fi t and capable of short periods of

heavy lifting • Positive, self motivated with a glass “½ full” disposition.• Flexible and adaptable given changing nature of work.

We provide:A positive and supportive year-round work environment, great health and wellness benefi ts, competitive wages, professional development opportunities, legendary staff “fun days”, paid day-off birthdays, and a steady pipeline to satisfy the most discerning addiction,



MAINTENANCEFOREMAN

Providing leadership and technical expertise, the Maintenance Foreman will be responsible and accountable for all plant related maintenance issues at Kicking Horse Coffee, including but not limited to general equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, new equipment set-up, fabrication, commercial equipment repair and occupational health and safety.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Relevant Trade Certifi cation and or Education• Strong mechanical and problem solving aptitude and

technical job experience – (motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, programmable logic controls systems);

• Previous Manufacturing environment or production line experience, ideal

• Experience developing and working within the structure of a Preventative Maintenance Program

• Excellent verbal and strong written communication skills.

In return we provide, year-round work, extended health and wellness benefi ts, competitive wages, professional development opportunities, legendary staff “fun days”, paid day-off birthdays, a steady pipeline to satisfy the most discerning addiction, not to mention an awesome product and a team dedicated and committed to producing the best coffee in the country!



HELP WANTEDWindermere Valley Child Care Society

• Full-time ECE position/full-time infant/part-time toddler position in group daycare/after school program

• Starting immediately• Wages dependent on experience and license to practise.

Contact Arlee Romane: Phone: 342-3168 Fax: 342-3359Or send resumes to:

Box 2257 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0


PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

Fairmont Hot Springs is now accepting applications:

FINANCIAL ANALYSTFairmont Hot Springs is seeking a Financial Analyst with financial reporting experience to join our team. The successful candidate should have 5+ years experience in a full-cycle accounting position as well as strong analytical skills. Enrolment or completion of an accounting designation would be an asset. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for all aspects of month-end close for multiple companies. Duties include: Balance Sheet account, reconciliation of sub-ledgers to the general ledger, complete financial statement preparation and other ad hoc duties as assigned. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Strong systems experience and familiarity with Great Plains accounting software would be ideal. This position requires an ambitious, hardworking team player who enjoys change and can work well in a fast paced environment.

Interested? Forward your resume with references to:

David Sheedy: [email protected] or call 250.345.6004

fairmonthotsprings.comIMMERSEyourself


LIFEGUARD FULL-TIMEJob descriptions and wages available upon request. Apply early for seasonal positions beginning in April. Aqua fit and swim instructor certifications are preferred.

Fairmont Hot Springs offers great benefits and can accommodate or assist you with housing and meals at the resort. Staff golf free on weekdays at our two golf courses and receive discounts in our spa, restaurants and gift shops. For more information about the resort, please visit our website at www.fairmonthotsprings.com.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to:

Dani Tschudin at 250-345-6056 or 688-5600 .



NIGHT AUDITOR – FULL-TIMEThe successful candidate will possess customer service experience, excellent communication skills and strong organizational and computer skills. All applicants must have basic bookkeeping experience. This position requires night shifts.

Fairmont Hot Springs offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references

to the attention of:




YOUTH PART-TIME & FULL-TIMEAre you 14 to 18 and residing in the Valley for the summer? Looking for work, and thinking there is nothing for which you are eligible? THINK AGAIN!

Fairmont Hot Springs will hire you. We’ll even pay you! And we’ll let you swim and golf for FREE, and feed you whenever you are working. What kind of work?

– Servers for Misty’s Café

– Certified lifeguards

– Guest Services at golf course (bag carriers, cart cleaners, busing, dishwashing)

We aren’t waiting for summer to hire people; you shouldn’t either. Interested? Forward your resume with references to:




FIRST COOKS AND BREAKFAST COOKSPositions are opening with start dates commencing immediately. For those interested in seasonal work, we have positions starting in April, May and June until September or October. We have positions open at our various outlets including our Fine Dining Room, Mediterranean Restaurant, Golf Clubhouse Restaurant and Banquets. Cooks will work with a variety of different menus and outlets.

Fairmont Hot Springs is a four-season resort with FREE golfing, swimming, skiing and other benefits for our staff. Staff accommodations are available. For more information about the resort, please visit our website at www.fairmonthotsprings.com.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to:




CLEANING CONTRAC TFairmont Hot Springs Pool Complex is looking for a bonded and reliable night cleaner to keep its pool and change room area cleaned on a daily basis.

Overview of responsibilities:- Complete cleaning of triplex change rooms & showers- Scrubbing and disinfecting of floors- Draining and cleaning of pools 3 times/week- Nightly cleaning of guest pool, plunge pool, sauna

areas and walk tunnel- Periodic cleaning of additional items

(detailed cleaning lists will be provided).

This contract can be negotiated as 5 or 7 nights/week. Cleaning products supplied by Fairmont Hot Springs.

Interested? Please contact:

Dani Tschudin at 250-345-6056 or 688-5600 to set up a viewing time in order to bid on this contract .


they work �PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

Call: 341-6299

Windermere Valley Golf Course is currently looking for qualifi ed individuals to join their food and beverage team. Positions are seasonal and range from part time to full time starting April 1st. Contact Kari at 342-3004 or submit resumes by fax to 342-0119 or email [email protected]


Nesika AwardsNominate the person, organization or community

whose exceptional work is bringing B.C.’s diverse cultures together.

This year, British Columbia marks 150 years of cultural diversity, community strength and widespread achievement since the founding of the colony in 1858. To celebrate, the Province and B.C.’s Multicultural Advisory Council have created a new award to recognize outstanding contributions to cultural diversity. Winners will receive $5,000 to recognize and support their achievements.

For nomination forms, visit: www.WelcomeBC.ca

THE TRUTH ABOUT LIFE’S GREAT QUESTIONS IS NOW RESTORED

Do you want to know what yourmormon neighbours believe?

THE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRISTOF LATTERDAY SAINTS

mormon.org or call (250) 345-0079

THE TRUTH ABOUT LIFE’S GREAT QUESTIONS IS NOW RESTORED

We Work At Play!Voted “Best Conditioned Course in BC” in 2005, Eagle Ranch Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course located in picturesque Invermere, British Columbia. Last season Eagle Ranch proudly unveiled a magnifi cent clubhouse complete with an expanded Golf Shop, full service dining room, meeting room and lounge.

At Eagle Ranch, our approach to golf operations is simple – we strive to provide the ultimate guest experience - which means hiring and retaining employees who strive for excellence in all that they do. We are looking for team players with a ‘can do’ attitude to contribute positively to our continued growth. Our ideal candidates will possess characteristics that refl ect our corporate values of caring, integrity, excellence, team spirit and fi nancial responsibility.

Positions for 2008 Golf SeasonEagle Ranch Golf Course is looking to hire individuals in the following departments for the duration of the golf season (April 3 – Oct 13) and beyond:

We off er competitive wages, a complete staff uniform and golf privileges at one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country! Full-time and part-time positions available.

Resumes may be sent confi dentially to:

Eagle Ranch Golf CourseRR #3, M-2, C-11

Invermere, BCV0A 1K3

Email: [email protected]: 1-250-342-2563

• Turf Maintenance• Ambassadors• Beverage Cart Servers• Customer Care

• Golf Shop• Kitchen – Line Cooks and Prep Cooks• Restaurant Hostess• Restaurant Servers

Continued fom Page 5 . . .

Ktunaxa Director of Traditional Knowledge and Language Don Maki said the Ktunaxa are constructing a net-work of 14 wireless towers that will span the valley from Cranbrook to Golden and were forced to submit a proposal to claim a stake in the network in case the regional district chose to ignore the cease and desist letter.

Mr. Maki said the Nation Network has replaced CMON with an Ontario company as their network operator. Access to the wireless network will be made available to the public on a sub-scription basis once the network is up and running. All of the parties lament the departure from the spirit of coop-eration and openness that gave birth to the network and hope for a speedy reso-lution. “Th e original idea was that we’d all work together,” Mr. Halwa said.

Mr. Maki agreed. “Th ere is a lot of telecommunications activity in the East Kootenay,” he said. “We just hope all

the players come on board and can play in the same sandbox together.”

Director Rose said she would like to delay any decision on the matter for another month in hopes that a new pro-posal for use of the network with come forth. By then, she said, six months will have expired since the last referendum on the topic and it can legally be con-sidered for referendum again.

“By going ahead and agreeing to this, I don’t think we were doing the due diligence this public asset required.”

A resolution in the dispute between the Ktunaxa and CMON is expected within a week in order to avoid litiga-tion. Th e contract with Nanofi bre Net-works will be reconsidered at the March 7th meeting of the regional district board of directors.

Although Lillian Rose won the vote to block the contract with Nanofi bre, Invermere has since signed on as a part-ner in the backbone, adding two more votes to the mix that could tip the bal-ance in the other direction.

By Fraser ColtmanSt. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere

In these days of rapid change, traditions seem to be a thing of the past. “Th at was then, this is now,” is a phrase that captures our present op-timism about today and tomorrow and our disinterest in yesterday. We feel too busy or too “evolved” to be bothered remembering and participating in activities that connect us with our forefathers and their beliefs and experiences.

I believe that our present focus on today and to-morrow at the expense of yesterday is evidence of ar-rogance on our part. Th ere are some proud and fool-ish assumptions that lie behind the phrase, “Th at was then, this is now.” How do we justify simply brushing away the learned experience of generations of people who lived before us? Have we really developed so far as humans that we can aff ord to ignore the lessons of the past? Th e threat of global warming, the ongoing wars and confl icts throughout the world, and the suf-fering brought by persistent poverty and disease are all evidence that we don’t have life as under control as we might imagine. Maybe we need to give ourselves time to think and to remember.

Many Christians have a tradition that allows them to do this very thing at least once a year. It is called Lent. Lent is a Christian worship tradition whose roots reach back to the fi rst centuries of the church’s history. It began as a period of study and prayerful prepara-

tion for adults who were drawn to Christian faith and wanted to be baptized. Later it took on signifi cance for all Christians as a time for prayerful rededication of one’s life to Christ. Lent eventually developed into a forty-day period from Ash Wednesday (the seventh Wednesday before Easter) to the Th ursday before Eas-ter (called Holy or Maundy Th ursday). Th e forty-day period harkens back to the period of time that Jesus spent in the wilderness of Judea after His baptism.

Lent has two foci. Th e fi rst is Jesus who in the last months of His ministry prepared Himself and His fol-lowers for His arrest, trial and crucifi xion. His death, so misunderstood by his own disciples and by many people today, was not a tragic martyrdom but God’s loving plan for the salvation of all people. Th e second focus of Lent is upon us: those for whom Jesus died. Christ died for the sins of the whole world, for yours and mine. Th at sacrifi ce impacts us in two ways. It calls upon us fi rst to realize that we stand guilty before God. It calls upon us to repent, or turn from making excuses for ourselves and to confess our sins to God. It also holds out to us the promise of forgiveness. God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. Jesus died willingly for us because He loves us and all people. Th rough faith in Jesus we are free from guilt to live our lives in the joy of knowing God and His love for us.

One tradition connected with Lent is that of self-denial: giving up something for Lent. May I propose an alternative for you today? Set aside time each Sun-day from now until Easter to attend the worship ser-vices of a nearby church. Come to hear the story of Jesus; it’s a story that includes you. Come to refl ect on your life; perhaps God has some changes in mind for you. Even traditions can lead to change.


LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction: “Th e Potter’s Hand.”Pastor Jared Enns ministering.

Sunday School, age 3 to Grade 7, during morning service.For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac

Pastor Jared Enns • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRYSunday 8:30 a.m. Communion at All Saints, Edgewater

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Communion ServiceChrist Church Trinity, Invermere

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

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLYSunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Service

Children’s Church during the message part of the service.Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHCanadian Martyrs Church, Invermere

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

St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats • Sunday 4 p.m.Father Jim McHugh • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 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 Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564

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

7 p.m. Evening service the fi rst and third Sunday of the month, Brisco Community Hall.

Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633

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

Relief Society, Noon.President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079

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Cranbrook hospitalto charge for parking

Pay parking will be introduced at East Kootenay Regional Hospital and the Cranbrook Health Unit, eff ective in April.

During the $32-million renovation to the hospital, $1.6 million was spent on upgrading the parking lot.

Th is upgrade was needed to meet the increas-ing demand on the hospital.

Starting in the spring, parking operations will run on a cost recovery basis and revenues will sup-port the cost of maintenance.

Th e public parking rates will be: public hour-ly rate, $1 per hour; public daily rate, $4 per daily maximum; weekly pass, $18.


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