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Grade 3 student Nikolai Fiessel reacts with dismay as Columbia Valley RCMP Sta� Sgt. Marko Shehovac and Kool Country Towing’s Ivan Mackey impound his bicycle during the Eileen Madson

Primary Bike Rodeo on Thursday, April 25th. Sta� Sgt. Shehovac had wryly warned the Grade 3 students at the start of the day that even a small slip up on the bike rodeo course could be grounds

for impounding. The joke got even better when Mr. Mackey showed up with his tow truck. See more photos from the event online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

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New York-based comedian Darryl Lenox brought down the house when he performed his act at Bud’s Bar last Thursday, April 25th. Mr. Lenox’s comedic barbs took aim at the differences between Canadians and Ameri-cans — a unique persepctive offered by the comedian, who lived in Vancouver for much of the past decade and has been featured on CBC’s The Debaters radio show. Mr. Lenox, who is visually impaired, also waxed comedic on subjects of gender and racial differences, with jokes that can’t be printed in The Pioneer.

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By Steve HubrechtPioneer Staff

A trial confirmation hearing will be held on Feb-ruary 10th, 2014, for a Vancouver man facing four counts of dangerous driving causing death in connec-tion with a fatal crash in Kootenay National Park on July 22nd, 2011.

Jaswinder Singh Bagri, 41, will be in Invermere Provincial Court for the hearing. The trial is expected to start next March and last for several days, possibly as many as seven.

“Part of the reason the hearing and trial is so far off is that it’s a seven-day trial and it’s harder to

find trial time,” said Lynal Doerksen, Bagri’s defence lawyer. “The other part of it is that cases are already backed up in the courts.”

Mr. Bagri requires a Punjabi translator, which only makes it harder to find court dates, said Mr. Doerksen. Another complicating factor is that provincial court in Invermere usually only takes place one day at a time.

The trial will run from March 17th through March 20th, 2014 and could possibly spill over to April 28th and April 29th of next year.

Mr. Bagri was driving his unloaded flatdeck B-train commercial tractor trailer southbound on High-way 93 through Kootenay National Park on July 22nd, 2011. Near Olive Lake, Mr. Bagri lost control

of his vehicle, which crossed the highway’s centerline and jackknifed directly into the path of a northbound Dodge campervan towing a Suzuki SUV.

In the camper was a family of four — Robert Howard, 48, his wife Ana-Maria Dias, 50, and their two children Veronica, 9, and Samantha, 11 — from Palo Alto, California on vacation in B.C. The trac-tor trailer smashed into the camper and SUV, pinning the two smaller vehicles against the highway barrier, which ignited all three vehicles and trapped the family inside the blazing camper.

All four died in the fire. Mr. Bagri has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His next appearance in court will be at the February 10th, 2014, confirmation hearing.

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Answers awaited after abattoir hearingBy Greg AmosPioneer Staff

Food security, local food production, and cost sav-ings for farmers were weighed against the potential eye-sore and possible reek of a proposed abattoir (slaugh-terhouse) during a packed public hearing meeting in Windermere on Wednesday, April 24th.

“The intent of this thing is a small-scale micro-abat-toir,” explained John Zehnder of the Windermere Dis-trict Farmers Institute to the crowd of more than 170 at the Windermere Community Hall, many of whom were hearing for the first time the details of the proposed ab-attoir at the crossroads of Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road — the main point of entry into Invermere.

“We’re not trying to create one of these monster plants out in Alberta,” he added. “No tanneries, nothing crazy.”

The Farmers Institute explained why they are pursu-ing a micro-abattoir to be built on 9.2 hectares (roughly

20 acres) of property they own on the southwest corner of the intersection, 300 metres from the highway in the area near Town and Country Feeds store and the BC Hydro substation.

The public hearing was required for a proposed text amendment to the Upper Columbia Valley zoning bylaw. A text amendment to the rural residential (A-2) zoning would allow that kind of zoning to include an abattoir, specifically for the site in question.

Arguments for and against a zoning change that would allow it to be built near the crossroads began shortly after 7 p.m. during a question-and-answer peri-od, and lasted into the public hearing that followed. The comments, delivered directly to a board consisting of Regional District Area F director Wendy Booth, Area G director Gerry Wilkie and Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft, came in addition to a mountain of letters and emails that have poured in already.

Last Wednesday’s meeting lasted nearly three hours:

those in attendance heard the abattoir concept compared to one found within an urban area in Duchess, Alberta, and to small abattoirs in Summerland and Enderby in B.C.

Third and final reading of the bylaw amendment will be considered at today’s Regional District of East Koote-nay board meeting in Cranbrook, where a lengthy discus-sion is likely given the amount of concern shown. The board may also consider what specific restrictions need to accompany the zoning bylaw change. (All comments can be found on today’s agenda at goo.gl/jSXhb — start at page 47 of the agenda to see the written comments.)

“The local food industry is a growing tourist draw,” Invermere Coun. Spring Hawes told the public hearing panel, while Lions Club member Ray Brydon said he was concerned water used at the abattoir could contami-nate a well on Lions property leased to the nearby Cop-per Point Golf Resort.

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RCMP ReportSubmitted by Staff Sgt. Marko ShehovacColumbia Valley RCMP

• On Wednesday, April 24th at 10:00 p.m., the Co-lumbia Valley RCMP detachment responded to a single vehicle accident involving a 2005 Dodge Neon that collided with a deer. Damage to the vehicle was under $1,000. There were no injuries to the driver or passenger.

• On Wednesday, April 24th at 11:50 a.m., de-tachment members responded to a domestic dispute on Madsen Road in Radium Hot Springs. An investigation revealed that no assault had occurred. The adult male agreed to depart the home for the time being and no further action was required.

• On Thursday, April 25th at 9:45 a.m., the de-tachment received a complaint regarding the theft of a mountain bike on 6th Street in Invermere. The bike is described as a blue Norco Samurai 12-15 speed.

• On Friday, April 26th, the detachment was called to investigate an internal theft at the Horsethief Pub. The investigation resulted in a 38-year-old male being charged with theft under $5,000.

• On Friday, April 26th at 7:00 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 14th Street in In-vermere. It was determined that a 2000 Dodge van driv-en by a 17-year-old male failed to yield after stopping at a stop sign, before pulling out and hitting a 1996 Honda Civic which was being driven by a 22-year-old female. There were no injuries to either driver, but the driver of the van was charged with failing to yield.

• As a result of observing a driving infraction on Saturday, April 27th at 9:37 p.m., a 67-year-old female from Calgary operating a 2013 Toyota was stopped near 10th Avenue and 13th Street in Invermere. The driver displayed signs of having consumed liquor. A breath alcohol demand was given to which the driver blew a warn. Her vehicle was impounded for three days.

RCMP detachment open houseThe detachment’s third annual open house will be

held next week, on Wednesday, May 8th from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Windermere Lions Club will be hosting a beef on a bun dinner and drinks. Tim Horton’s is going to be supplying the coffee and donuts. The Lions Club will also be at the detachment to fingerprint the kids. Detachment toys will be set up for the kids, who can also enjoy touring the cell block area, which will be plastered with the posters completed by all the Grade 3 classes in

the valley. Thanks to Canadian Tire and Home Hard-ware for prizes to the following six poster winners: Chris B., Zoe Gray, and Hannah Fullerton of Eileen Madson school, Emile Blanchard of Canal Flats, Aurora Sam from Windermere, and Hayden Howse in Edgewater. I will be coming around to hand out the prizes.

Three shot Kennedy: the conclusionAs I was preparing for the wounded bear to come

around the corner, I was about to demonstrate how a nine millimetre single-shot Smith and Wesson pistol with 15 rounds can sound like a machine gun. To my relief, the bear in fact rounded the corner of the house, but on the opposite side of where I was standing. We now have a wounded, ticked-off bear roaming a busy neighbourhood. We got into tracking mode and followed the trail of blood, however, we lost the trail. With all the gun shots, police cars and officers present, descending on this subdivision, one would think, “Lock your doors and stay inside.” Not in Golden. My friend Ray Johnson came flying out of the house, rifle in hand, wanting in on the action. Mr. Johnson is from a small town, and his Mounties were in trouble; as we say in hockey, “He’s over the boards and wants in.” We could have been in a fire fight with a bank robber for all he knew. I love small towns.

As I was deputizing Ray, a pickup truck came bar-reling down the road. A fellow jumped out of the truck and advised me that he was listening in on the scanner, and said he had a dog that could track the bear. Before he opened the back door of his truck, I expected a large bloodhound-type dog to come bouncing out. The driver reached in, picked up the dog, and put it on the ground. Before me was a small Jack Russell Terrier. It gets worse, it had a bandana around its neck. The only thing that was missing were booties on its feet, I thought to myself.

The response from the owner was, “Honest, he can track.” So I deputized the dog and sent him and his master off while I tried to figure out how we were seriously go-ing to track the bear. We had the area cordoned off and I was holding down the outer edge of the road. About 20 minutes later, this fellow and Jack Russell Terrier come out from behind me. He said the dog is indicating that the bear came up behind me, thus crossing the road. As if I would allow a bear to get in behind me. The next thing I knew, the terrier was barking — he found the bear. It turned out it indeed did get behind me. Unfortunately, someone other than Cpl. Kennedy took the final shot. The Jack Russell received numerous pats and praises. Cpl. Kennedy on the other hand, I sent on remedial range training.

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By Steve HubrechtPioneer Staff

Panorama Mountain Village is offering a new deal this winter, an all-inclusive pass that offers skiers and boarders free access to cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, tobogganing and snow tubing in addition to the ski hill.

“We feel that including these other activities with the lift ticket will encourage guests to experience more of what Panorama has to offer and get more value for their dollar,” said Scott Morgan, Panorama’s market-ing manager.

The all-inclusive deal is valid for season’s passes, regular lift tickets and Snow Cards (which likely will be back next season, according to Panorama market-ing co-ordinator Jamie Hurschler). Season’s passes are $50 more expensive than they were last year, but Mr.

Hurschler said that since there will no longer be a five per cent HST on the passes, the cost is not really much more than it used to be.

“You’re saving that five per cent, which covers the increase in the cost of the ticket,” he explained.

The pass is part of Panorama’s attempt to reposi-tion the mountain village as an all-inclusive resort.

A few activities are not included on the new pass, however, such as the Euro bungy and the hot pools, which will remain available only to overnight guests.

Season’s passes are on sale for $749 instead of the usual $999 until Wednesday, May 15th.

The all-inclusive pass is expected to be particu-larly useful for guests enjoying multi-day stays on the mountain.

“Anyone with a season pass might stay out here for a week and take a day off from downhill to go cross-country skiing,” noted Mr. Hurschler.

Pano goes all-inclusive

There’s a new view in Panorama Mountain Village these days, after the fire-scorched and water-soaked 1,000 Peaks Lodge, left, was torn down to its building foundation on Thursday, April 18th. The condo was destroyed in a Wednesday, February 27th blaze, that was ruled not to have been caused by hu-man activity. Photo by Nicole Trigg

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PERSPECTIVE

Dealing directly with deer

Leaders debate hardly inspiringBy Greg Amos, Pioneer Sta�

Against my better judgement, I watched the B.C. party leaders debate on TV on Monday, April 29th. In doing so, I subjected myself to 90 minutes of ba� egab, spin, false conviction, hyperbole, attempted interrup-tions, and mad dashes for the moral high ground.

It’s hard to say who emerged as the winner, though NDP leader Adrian Dix’s zinger on BC Liberal leader Christy Clark running a “fact-free campaign” seems to have generated a buzz on Twitter. Note to readers: do not interpret that as my support for any one political party! My observations below shall demonstrate that I can � nd plenty of fault with all of them.

First up is Mr. Dix. In listening to his earnest delivery and repetition of key accusations and phrases, the com-parison that sprung to mind was that of Jacob Two Two in Mordechai Richler’s famous novel, Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang. His ability to blink like an owl when confronted with questions about his past did not add to my con� dence in the man who may be our next premier.

Ms. Clark answered a question on how to reach female voters by waving her left hand, then her right, extending both arms, and delivering a message track about growing the economy. Conservative Party leader John Cummins appeared to have only the foggiest notion of what Google is, when questioned by others as to why four candidates who yielded embarassing results in Google searches were even brought aboard by the party.

It speaks volumes that Green Party leader Jane Sterk appeared to be the only character on stage — which itself was bizarrely decked out like the transporter room on Star Trek — who was not a cardboard cutout. At some point, pollsters must have found B.C. voters don’t care about charisma, because there was precious little on display.

For those able to take the morning of Monday, May 6th o� , round two of our local all-candidates debate will take place at the David � ompson Secondary school, with all four candidates involved this time. My challenge to them: show us some signs of life!

Dear Editor:

I read with interest in � e Pioneer that Kimber-ley has rejected a deer hazing plan. I do not under-stand how anyone would expect to keep the deer out of town by hazing them, unless it was done on a daily basis, over and over again. I don’t think this is what they had in mind. I have chased, or hazed, if you like, hundreds of deer out of the yard. I don’t think they were all di� erent deer, but were repeat o� enders. I think we have approximately 12 deer that come on a regular basis.

So, build a fence, you say. My other half says she

does not want to live in a prison. Not only that, but the bylaw regarding fences is too low to keep the deer out; the deer just jump over it. Last fall I removed 67 piles of deer droppings from the same area. Anyone who thinks Invermere does not have a deer problem is living in a dream world. It will only get worse.

Perhaps all those with a deer problem could put an ad in The Pioneer stating “Free venison, no hunting required. Just bring a skinning knife and a lasso.”

Len BurkittInvermere

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Information has come to light on this undated historical photo, title “A man, a moose and a mystery” from the March 8th issue of The Pioneer. The human remains in the photo are of a man who went missing in 1921, and was found in 1926, in Idaho, reports a local reader. The man was believed to be setting traps in the fall when he encountered this moose. At least two shots were fired, the second which appears to have caused the moose to fall on the man, trapping him. A knife was found in the moose’s vertebrae, indicating a struggle had most definitely ensued.

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� ere are many churches in the valley that are rich with his-tory, but the valley’s oldest, St. Mark’s church located between Brisco and Spillimacheen in the old hamlet of Galena, had a new chapter added last month after a close call with a chimney � re on Wednesday, April 17th.

While the cause of the � re has yet to be determined, many assume a passerby used the un-locked building to keep warm, naively � ring up an old wood-stove with a clogged stovepipe.

“Someone � red up the stove and I guess there was a nest up in the chimney,” said Warner Einer, the president of Brisco and District Recreation Com-mission. He noted cycling groups are sometimes known to use the church for shelter.

“We certainly don’t advertise it; it just happens to be a church in the rural area, and people like to check it out.”

� ankfully, a passerby noticed an unusual amount of smoke and called the authorities. Before emergency workers were on scene, the Good Samaritan was able to extinguish the � ames with tools he had on hand. Once the hazard had been taken care of, forestry workers tended to the scene, ensuring there was no chance of a

� re sparking up in the woods nearby.� e construction of St. Mark’s began in 1895 and

� nished in 1896. � e project was spearheaded by pio-neers � omas and Agnes Pirie, who relocated from On-tario shortly before the construction of the church.

Agnes was raised Presbyterian and missed her church after moving to the valley. She inspired the communi-ty to come together and bring St. Mark’s to fruition. � ere was no shortage of logs in the area, but the raw materials needed processing to construct the building.

Close call for historic church

STILL STANDING — After existing for well over a century, St. Mark’s church be-tween Brisco and Spillimacheen had a close call in mid-April, but didn’t su� er any � re damage thanks to the quick action of a passerby. Photo by Dan Walton

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By Dan Walton, Pioneer Staff

Only adults are allowed to participate in B.C.’s democratic process, but that isn’t stopping the students at David Thompson Secondary School from having their say.

A non-partisan organization at the school, Student Vote, becomes active dur-ing every provincial and federal campaign period. The day before an official election occurs (May 13th for the upcoming pro-vincial contest), every student has the op-portunity to cast a ballot and express their political beliefs. Some students also have the chance to manage the election, as Student Vote is run entirely by students.

To prevent voters from making unin-formed decisions, Student Vote is hosting an all-candidates forum, which is open to the public, at the school’s theatre on Mon-day, May 5th at 10 a.m.

All four candidates running in the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding (BC Con-servative Earl Olsen, Green Laurel Ralston, BC Liberal Doug Clovechok and NDP in-cumbant Norm Macdonald, will be there.)

“They’re giving us a chance to have a voice,” said Student Vote organizer Jacob Marchant, “They’re giving our generation the chance to show what we believe in be-fore we can make it official.”

While the outcome of the mock elec-tion is for trivial purposes, students can find themselves more engaged than many adults.

“On the days leading up to a mock election, you hear a lot of kids lobbying other kids to vote a certain way,” said So-cial Studies teacher Werner Kopp said, who oversees Student Vote. “It’s really neat to hear them try to convince their friends to vote for the party they think is best. That kind of hallway discussion is magic, because it shows that they’re engaged.”

Monday’s all-candidates forum will be-gin with questions posed by Student Vote, before students are invited to take their questions directly to the floor.

“People our age have strong opinions on [these] matters,” student organizer Jelena Emirch told The Pioneer. “It will be more interesting with students moderating in-stead of having it organized by the teachers.”

Students create second candidates debate

Granny’s Craft Cupboard is bursting with donated craft supplies. Left: Ethan Dewey helps his grandmother Sherry Dewey put together “Granny’s Rainy Day Kits,” one of hundreds of items to be sold on Saturday, May 18th. See story on page 30.

Photo submitted

Crafty kid


Contact the Invermere campus today!250•342•3210 www.cotr.bc.ca/Invermere [email protected]

n Conversational Spanish Intermediate May 6-27

n Fly Fishing Casting Essentials May 7 & 9

n Sushi 101 May 7

n Gluten Free Cooking May 8

n Basic Fire Suppression May 8-9

n Fire Suppression S100A Recertification May 10

n Red Cross Wilderness First Aid May 10-12

n Sew it Saturdays for Kids May 11- June 8

Learning that fits your lifestyle!

Upcoming Courses: May & June 2013

We offer a great selection of classes including

Order your special lady a customized gift basket or pick up a unique gift at Pip’s Country Store,

Valley Foods, Radium Mountainside Market and Smoking Water Co� ee Co.

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REMEMBER MOTHER’S DAYSUNDAY, MAY 12th

The Edgewater Recreation Society saysTHANK YOU

to the following people: • ALL the ladies who came out to Galarama!•Vendors: Shawna, Ruman, Carolyn, Amanda, Ruman’s friend.

• Bartenders Dan and Martin, shooter boys Tyrel and Brady

• Inside Edge, Fashion Show• Shawn Murray, DJ• John Wolfe Construction and an extra “thank you” to Brady Z for providing a safe ride to and from the event.

• Prize donations: Fire Vixen, Majestic brewerey, Pip’s General Store, Radium Hotpools, andTanya Smith.

Though a simple thank you is just not enough, your contribution brings us that much closer to a new ball diamond and rink!THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! See you all next year!

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339

Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

FREE HOUSEThe District of Invermere is giving away a free house. What’s the catch? It’s up to the new owner to have the house moved o� the site.

The house is located at 214 – 10th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. and is available to the public for free in “AS IS CONDITION”.

Those interested in a free house must apply as soon as possible. The house must be moved by JUNE 15, 2013 with the moving permit fees waived by the District within the District of Invermere boundaries. All other costs related to the move are those of the new owner. The District will be responsible for the cleanup of the site once the house has been moved.

Contact: Chris Prosser or Kim Leibel at the District o� ce, 250-342-9281.

Large quantity of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Very competitive pricing!

Call Peter at 250-342-1073for details.

Trees For SaleEqual opportunity should be no concern for any

child, including on the playground. Students and sta� from Eileen Madson Primary

School in Invermere agree, and they’ve put strong e� orts into the purchase of an accessible playground for the school yard.

“A Grade 3 student hosted a birthday party and asked for do-nations instead of gifts,” Principal Lisa Tenta told � e Pioneer. “She contributed the donations towards an accessible swing for the school’s playground. From there she sug-gested that we do more fundraising to have more accessible equipment.”

Mrs. Tenta said the Grade 3 student’s charity had a snowballing e� ect — two other students decided to host a similarly themed birthday. Between the three generous primary students, $900 was donated toward the accessible playground.

“And that put me on the lead to the Panorama Foun-dation,” she said, explaining that a presentation of hers assisted the school’s e� orts by $30,000.

“Kootenay Savings also donated $1,270 toward the playground when they caught wind of the birthday party donations,” Mrs. Tenta explained.

� e Badgers hockey team also contributed $226. An additional $25,000 in funding came from the Min-istry of Education School Playground Equipment Up-grade, and $8,750 in support from the School Com-munity Connections Grant.

With a heap of generosity from throughout the local and provincial community, the school was in a healthy purchasing position.

“� e surfacing is one of the biggest expenses, and it’s a rubber rebound surface, so that a child in a wheelchair can actually maneuver around the playground,” Mrs. Tenta said. “Right now we have peat gravel in our main playground.”

She said the equipment has been purchased, and the school board will be in-stalling it this summer. � e exact location is still be-ing determined by

maintenance sta� , as they � gure out the most practi-cal layout for the new playground.

And once the equipment is constructed, all chil-dren will be able to use it any time of day, including weekends and after school.

“It’s important for all children to feel included in play, and having social connections with their peers, and to also feel that sense of independence,” Mrs Tenta said. “Not just for our students, but for all children within our valley.”

� e playground will feature an accessible swing; a suspended giant rubber saucer. � ere will also be some-thing called a Tippy Canoe, a rocking canoe-themed platform accessible through ramping systems.

“Eileen Madson Primary really is a community play-ground,” she said. “It’s attached to the school, but it’s constantly being used by community members.”

Youngsters pave the way for inclusive playground

““It’s important for all children to feel included in play, and having social connections with their peers, and to also feel that sense of independence”

-Principal Lisa Tenta

By Dan WaltonPioneer Sta�


MOVIE REVIEW

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Out & About

Your weekly guide to what’s

happening around the Columbia Valley

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RODEO COWGIRL

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THECOLUMBIA VALLEY

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THECOLUMBIA VALLEY

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THECOLUMBIA VALLEYCOLUMBIA VALLEY

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

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

What does ARTmean to you?

So much going on at Pynelogs Art Gallery

Wings Over the Rockies ART SHOWLil Peeps ART SHOW • Pynelogs Café OPENFresh Fridays Open Mic Night

Call for more info: 250.342.4423

Napoleonafoot

As part of the Mini We Day held at David Thompson Secondary on Thursday, April 25th, student Japhy Hunt

transformed into the character Napoleon Dynamite, from the 2004 � lm of the same name. After performing his famous

dance moves at the We Day assembly, the actor stayed in character to experience Invermere through the eyes of the

awkward and de� ant Midwestern U.S. teenager.Photos by Dan Walton

As part of the Mini We Day held at David Thompson As part of the Mini We Day held at David Thompson As part of the Mini We Day held at David Thompson As part of the Mini We Day held at David Thompson


Reviewed by Dean Midyette

Harvey Weinstein has a magic touch. With nomina-tions for Best Picture, Best Actor (Bradley Cooper), Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Supporting Actor (Robert DiNiro) and Best Supporting Actress (Jacki Weaver) one gets a very strong hint that, when prepar-ing to watch Silver Linings Playbook, we will bear wit-ness to one of the most special movies of the year.

� e movie begins with Pat Solitano (Cooper) resid-ing in a psychiatric facility as part of a plea bargain deal with the courts. Director David O. Russell gently un-covers the depth of Solitano’s mental illness as his mother (Weaver) claims him from the hospital and tries to settle him in his childhood home. We learn that he has lost everything: his job as a teacher, his home and his adul-terous wife, and that he is obsessed with rebuilding his

marriage. He believes that if he gets himself in shape and reads ev-ery book that his wife teaches to her high school English class, she will take him back.

After being in-vited for dinner at

a friend’s home, we meet his sister-in-law Ti� any (Lawrence), another damaged soul who has recently lost her husband. One of the best scenes in the movie is when Pat and Ti� any, during din-ner, compare a laundry list of anti-depressants and anti-psychotics that they have been forced to take as part of their respective therapies.

Making a romantic comedy about mental illness is

like walking a tightrope, which the cast and director do brilliantly, exposing us to the manic episodes and the struggles to regain normalcy whilst never losing that which makes us all human. As Pat slowly heals, the manic episodes diminish, culminating in a series of intertwined plots orchestrated by his father Pat Sr. (DeNiro), an ob-sessive compulsive gambler whose life revolves around the Philadelphia Eagles football team.

Silver Linings Playbook succeeds on every level, ex-posing us to broken lives and � awed characters, engaging the audience with powerful performances and unyield-ing imagination and culminating in something simple and beautiful.


Movie Review: Silver Linings Playbook

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marriage. He believes that if he gets himself in shape and reads ev-ery book that his wife teaches to her high school English class, she will take him back.

vited for dinner at a friend’s home, we meet

NATIONALVictims of Crime

AWARENESS WEEK 2013Family Resource Centre

presents

WE ALL HAVE A ROLEAn interactive discussion concerning:

~ the victimization of seniors ~ the victimization of women who experience violence

~ the victimization of youth and children in the digital ageEach topic begins with a keynote address followed by a stimulating discussion between a panel of professionals and the community.

Thursday, May 9th

Canal Flats Civic Centre5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Monday, May 13th

Invermere Legion5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, May 16th

Radium Seniors Hall5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

FREE ADMISSION ~ FREE FOOD

For further information call:

Dru or Lisa at 250-341-3963 or Siri at 250-342-5566

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE?


MaxWell Realty Invermere/Panorama/Fairmont

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GEOFF HILL250-341-7600

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(next door to Fairmont Goldsmiths)250-341-6044 • Fax: (250) 341-6046

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� e 2013 MaxWell calendars are in for pickup!

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only

run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words.

Priority is given to one-o� events, so weekly events may run rarely.

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• May 9th - 11th, 16th - 18th, 7:30 p.m., showing the Croods.

Friday, May 3rd

• Radium Hot Springs mineral pools to re-open, weather-dependent. • 7:30 p.m.: Pool tournament at the Summit Youth Centre. • 7:30 p.m.: Valley Voices in concert “I’m Going to Fly” at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults, and available at Essentials, Picture � is Fotosource, Meet on Higher Ground, and Fairmont Gift Shop. Also performing Saturday, May 4th.• 7:00 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic Night At Pynelogs Art Gallery, with a cash bar.

Saturday, May 4th

• � e Invermere � rift Store will be closed and will re-open with regular hours on � ursday, May 9th.• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Yard sale at Windermere Val-ley Saddle Club grounds, rent a spot $10 (contact 250-688-1407). To donate goods, please contact Lisa Lehr 250-341-3983 or Kathleen Campbell 250-688-1407. � ere will be a lunch stand and baked goods available as well. Members are welcome to bring their horses.• 1:00 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre hike up Mount Swansea, departing from the Youth Centre.• 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.: Artist opening event at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Celebrate Lil Peeps and Wings Over the Rockies Art Show.

Saturday, May 4th

• 9:00 p.m.: Killer Rollbots 2nd birthday, � e Terrible Two’s, at Bud’s Bar & Lounge. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with specials, ra� es, 50/50, derby shooter girls and more. $5 cover, proceeds to the Killer Rollbots. For more information, email [email protected]

Monday, May 6th

• Wings Over the Rockies festival begins, runs until May 12th.• 5:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley Otters Swim Club An-nual General Meeting at the Radium Hot Springs Pools.

Tuesday, May 7th

• 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre yoga at De� ning Yoga.

Wednesday, May 8th

• 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley RCMP detachment third annual open house. Windermere Li-ons club will be hosting a beef on a bun dinner and drinks. Tim Hortons co� ee and donuts. Lions club will also be available to � ngerprint the kids. Detach-ment toys will be set up for the kids.• 5:30 p.m.: Columbia Basin Environmental Educa-tion Network (CBEEN) Annual General Meeting at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Complimentary snacks and refreshments.

� ursday, May 9th

• 12:00 p.m.: Walk with your Doc at Pothole Park. Join your doctor (Invermere doctors) for a fun, social 30-45 min walk. Get started on making steps to better health. Rain or shine!• 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: National Victims of Crime Awareness Week presentation, Canal Flats Civic Cen-tre. � ere will be speakers and panel discussion, as well as refreshments. Admission is free. Call 250-341-3963 or 250-342-5566 for more information. • 6:00 p.m.: Basketball night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Friday, May 10th

• 12:00 p.m.: All Saints Church Guild Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Edgewater Legion. Quiche, soup, and dessert for $6.

Friday, May 10th

• Karaoke night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Saturday, May 11th

• Brisco Riding Club’s Annual Poker Ride. Call Aman-da at 250-347-2125 for more information.• 10:00 a.m.: Canal Flats community garage sales, pick up map from Civic Centre. Lunch also available. Call 250-349-5447 for information.

Monday, May 13th

• 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: National Victims of Crime Awareness Week presentation, Invermere Legion. � ere will be speakers and panel discussion, as well as refreshments. Admission is free. Call 250-341-3963 or 250--342-5566 for more information. • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Access in the Community for Equality presents AbracaDAZZLE! Magic Show at DTSS. Pledge to see Mayor Taft, Sta� Sgt. Shehovac, Principal Danyluk or Teacher Gauthier get sawn in half! Tix at Rainbow Donkey or Monkey’s Uncle. [email protected] or [email protected]

Invermere Library hours

• Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Canal Flats Community Library Hours

• Tuesday: 7- 8:30 p.m. For info: 250-349-5360.

Invermere � rift Store hours

• � e Invermere � rift Store will close on May 4th and re-open with regular hours on � ursday, May 9th., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Radium � rift Store Hours • � ursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.• Friday and Saturday: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.For info call: 250-342-6633.

Other

• 1:30 p.m.: Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling every Monday, Radium Seniors’ Hall. • 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Public indoor rock climbing at J.A. Laird School, $5 drop-in. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Out & AboutPlease call 250-341-6299

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2nd Annual East Kootenay

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Beer. Music. Fun!The 2nd Annual East Kootenay Beer Festival · Saturday, June 15

More than 50 different beers to sample. Early Bird Tickets $29* (purchase before May 20).

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Submitted articleSpecial to � e Pioneer

Decoy Landscaping and Contracting understands renovation of a property demands innovation. Along with decades of hands-on and consulting experience, proprietor Sue Coy now o� ers clients virtual creative de-sign services for the 2013 season.

Ms. Coy understands that, when done properly, exterior landscaping can bring the in doors outside to increase a home’s useful living space, create private spaces to complement lifestyle and enhance a property’s curb appeal. “� e welcome to your property starts at your driveway and is a re� ection of your own personality”, noted Ms. Coy. “A home’s value increases signi� cantly when you invest in an exterior vision”.

To provide landscaping a client with her “full meal deal”, Ms. Coy prepares an initial computer-scape based on the discussions with the homeowner, taking the de-sign from drainage issues, recommended irrigation, elevation changes, and the � nal placement of natural features. Consultant designs are available, should the homeowner have a strong “do-it-yourselfer”

“Creative landscaping is like painting”, Ms. Coy confessed. “A comprehensive plan includes colour, tex-ture, size. It should be unique and complementary”. � e amount of detail, Ms. Coy cautions, depends on the homeowner’s budget – an integral consideration throughout the process.

With business partner Lloyd Wilder, Decoy also provides a wide variety of contracting and heavy exca-vating services, including road building and golf course work. “Decoy’s hauling services include the use of a pup-trailer extension. So, with large deliveries, the pup can, in reality, save the client charges.” With respect to its golf

course specialty, Decoy was pleased to assist in the con-struction of 3 holes, which were added to recon� gure the 18 holes at Radium Resort.

“I take pride in the quality of my end product. Good, challenging jobs aren’t necessarily the big ones”, said Ms. Coy. “I love working with rock. � e right rock in the perfect place, for instance, incorporates the homeowner’s colour palette and creates a warm, complete vision.”

When a property owner considers hiring any con-tractor for any home improvement, Ms. Coy strongly recommends ensuring that the respective proposals are, in fact, comparable in their use of product. “Not all ir-rigation pipes, top soil, and sand are created equal. � e contractor should explain the choice of each, so the con-sumer is best equipped to make the � nal decision. “

Sue Coy and Lloyd Wilder are co-owners of Decoy Landscaping and Contracting based in Fairmont Hot Springs. For further information, please contact them at (250) 345- 0090, [email protected] , or [email protected] .

Decoy steps it up on design

DECOY, BUT NO FAKE — Sue Coy gives her clients a “full meal landscaping deal” which includes creating com-puter models. Submitted photo

By Pioneer Sta�

Here in the Upper Columbia Valley, RONA is partnered with family-owned and operated North Star Hardware, exemplifying the concept of local business excellence and boasting a dedicated team that is sure to meet all customer needs.

� e key to North Star’s success is their prob-lem-solving approach. � e company doesn’t arrive at solutions by simply plugging in products, but rather takes the extra time to look at your speci� c application to fully understand how best to meet your needs.

In the modern economy every business deci-sion, no matter how small, can turn out to be a vital one. � e building industry is no di� erent and these days contractors spend countless hours tracking down the best product deals, selling their own services and handling multiple pruchase or-ders instead of actually building.

Dealing with North Star can simplify that process immeasurably since it is an abosultely ex-cellent local one-stop suplier.

Its extensive hardware department is top-of-line, the lumber yard is stocked with everything you could possibly need, it has a � rst-class lawn/garden department and it operates an onsite planing mill so you can custom-cut timbers and beams. All in one stream-lined location.

North Star makes considerable e� ort to be as energy-e� cient and green as possible, especially as consumer demand for these products grows.

RONA / North Star up to the challenge

Celebrating Business Excellence

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Bighorn Meadows Resort would

like to congratulate

on her CVCC Employee of the Year Award. Pearl has been with Bighorn Meadows Resort for over

13 years as Housekeeping Manager where she leads a team of 15 dedicated employees. Her positive attitude and dedication to serving others makes her a cherished member of our team.

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Second Opinion

By Andrew Watt, Pioneer Columnist

Being a rookie columnist, I’ve determined that a great article needs to be just like a lady’s dress – long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to keep it interesting. So with that literary smirk out of the way, let’s see if I can, well you know, pull this o� . Today I challenge the age-old question of whether or not there is an afterlife or spiritual world after death. Of course, being alive doesn’t help much in the sense that it would seem helpful to be dead in order to be an expert on the matter.

And to complicate the issue further, there seems to be a shortage of miracles in the form of resurrection these days, but I must soldier on.

First of all, what I am about to say should not be taken seriously — by anybody. � is is not a question of did Gawd (American spelling) create man or did man create Gawd, nor is it an attempt to learn whether or not we rest in peace or rust in peace. So don’t worry about having your beliefs mocked or tested. Trust me, the last thing I want to do is o� end somebody’s grandmother.

� e story goes like this: “Mr. X” is driving around town after supper. Whistling along to an old Beatles

tune, he brushes the hair back from his eyes and blows straight through a red light. � e next thing he is aware of is the unmistakable sound of gravel hitting the lid of a co� n: his co� n.

Enter my “Invisible Clerk � eory.” Mr. X is now surrounded by a vast silence. � ere is no time and there is no space, not even a horizon. But there is light and darkness. He brie� y thinks that the temperature is like Mexico, but without the humidity. Mr. X thinks this is funny, but then he remembers that he is dead. Suddenly, a powerful voice is right there, speaking only to him:

“Greetings. It seems we’ve lost your paperwork, so a few questions are in order before you are to be sent, for eternity, in the direction that you deserve .” � oroughly stunned, Mr. X hopes t h a t the “did you inhale” question doesn’t come up as it did back in 1994 when he ran for public o� ce. Alas, � e Invisible clerk only wants to know his mother`s maiden name and how fast he was going when he blew the red light.

� en, two huge im-ages appear. One seems,

well, heavenly. It reminds Mr. X of the � ve-star hotel suite he stayed at last year in Manhattan, but with-out the bed bugs. � ere is a message written above the threshold. It says: “Hospitality that includes the whole human race is not desirable.”

� e other image is clearly hell. It looks like a super-crowded Wal Mart with only two tills open. Mr. X also knows it is hell because he saw Jim Morrison trying to steal a pair of leather pants. If he needed more proof, the message above read: “Please wait to be heated.”

Before Mr. X can inquire as to his status as a newly dead person, he is startled by a loud buzzing sound. � en he smells pancakes. Mr. X wakes up , scratches his nose and realizes that it is Saturday morning.

� e powerful dream was not lost on Mr. X. He swore that from now on, he was going to be a better husband, father, friend (and driver). Mr. X was happy, so he celebrated. He ate six pancakes, two eggs and half a pound of bacon, all the while humming that old Bea-tles tune. He couldn’t wait to start living life as the new, better Mr. X.

Andrew Watt is the owner of Bishop`s Book Cafe in Fairmont Hot Springs, is married and has two kids. And like everyone else, no matter what they think happens after death, is just like Mr. X. Gawd Bless.

Where do we go from here: Mr. X’s journey

By Dan WaltonPioneer Sta�

After graduating in 2011 from David � ompson Secondary School, 19-year-old valley horseback rider Cariann Breton packed her belongings along with her her top horse, Rowdy, and headed to Lakeland College in Vermillion, Alberta.

Less than two years later, she found herself com-peting in the Canadian National College Finals Rodeo, which took place in early April.

Lakeland College supports a rodeo team, and of-fers its members the use of a stable, where Cariann keeps Rowdy, a six-year-old Quarter Horse, during her studies.

Cariann has been raising and training the horse for the past four years. As Cariann is an avid horseback rider, Rowdy is one of four horses that she takes care of at her home in Canal Flats. She decided to take Rowdy to Vermillion because, “he’s the younger one; he showed the most potential,” she told � e Pioneer.

During a modest season competing in the Canadi-an Intercollegiate Rodeo, Cariann found herself placed 35th of 80 competitors. A strong four-week push toward the end of the year boosted Cariann to sixth place over-all — qualifying her for the Canadian National College Finals Rodeo in Edmonton, an event to which only the

top ten competitors in each event are invited.“I only ran Rowdy this spring,” she said. “As I was

heading into the � rst spring rodeo, I only had 20 points and was deep in the standings. After his � rst four rodeos, I was sitting 6th in the standings and quali� ed for � nals.”

Her college rodeo opponents travelled from colleges throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta.

And while Cariann was studying in her � rst year of Animal Health Technology, Rowdy was racing competitively for the � rst time.

“College rodeo ins’t too expensive so I � gured that was a good place to season him,” she said. “I took my time with him, and eventually decided it was time to take him to rodeo.”

Cariann said Rowdy found success during his very � rst rodeo competition.

“I wasn’t expecting to place, and I placed at every single rodeo.”

After a surprising boost in the col-lege rodeo ranking, the stakes had been raised for Cariann and Rowdy; the two were in Edmonton for the Canadian National College Finals Rodeo on the weekend of April 4th, 5th and 6th.

It was there where Cariann and Rowdy faced a di-

lemma after a rocky start.Partially because of poor ground conditions, Rowdy

su� ered a minor back injury during day one of � nals in the � rst round.

“I wasn’t willing to risk his legs and he wasn’t feeling 100 per cent,” she said.

� ankfully, a friend of Cariann’s shared another horse with her for the second night, allowing Cariann

to follow through on her strong start.On the � nal day, Rowdy was back

in good health, and competed to carry his jockey to an overall average 3rd place � nish, proving himself as a top-notch barrel horse.

“In the next � ve years, I intend to go pro,” Cariann said. “And I know he can take me, but I need a second horse so it’s not all him.”

She says she’ll save Rowdy’s legs by not running him too much over summer, “and then go hard college ro-deoing him in the fall.”

Before entering her second year of Animal Health Technology next fall, Cariann will spend much of her summer training her horses, as well as working full-time at the Canal Flats sawmill.

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A second public hearing in Edgewater on Tuesday, April 30th on a proposed change to a zoning bylaw went more peacefully than the � rst, although emotions still ran high on both sides of the issue.

Ken and Diana Ruault applied to amend Upper Co-lumbia Valley Zoning Bylaw 2440 so their currently empty lot on Edgewater’s main street, directly across from Pip’s Country Store, can be rezoned from commercial one (C-1) to commercial two (C-2), allowing them to park com-mercial vehicles on the lot and potentially one day build an automotive repair shop there.

� e � rst hearing on March 26th became heated, so much so that local government o� cials felt it best to hold a second meeting.

“Frankly, the � rst meeting became somewhat boister-ous,” said Gerry Wilkie, Area G director for the Regional District of the East Kootenay. “� e atmosphere at the � rst meeting was not what it should have been, and some people felt intimidated.”

Mr. Ruault, who already works on commercial trucks at his yard, explained to the approximately 75 people gath-ered in the Edgewater Community Hall for the second meeting that he primarily wants to use his new empty lot as a place to park trucks, some as long as 80 feet — too big to � t in his yard.

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in town and engines and tires lying around the empty lot.“Go down to my place. � ere’s no engines, there’s no

tires, no nothing down there — it’s clean,” said Mr. Ruault. “I can only work on one truck at a time.”

“Where is this really going?” Edgewater resident Dawn Bernard asked Mr. Ruault during the hearing’s question pe-riod, adding she believes an auto repair shop may devalue residential properties in the area.

Shortly after people in the hall — the overwhelming majority of them in favour of the bylaw change — began clapping and cheering loudly in support of Mr. and Mrs. Ruault.

“We’re not getting into an argument here,” said Rob Gay, Regional District of the East Kootenay chair, who was also chairing the hearing. “No cheering, no jeering, no yell-ing.”

At the end of the hearing, 39 Edgewater residents stood up and individually presented their support of the proposed bylaw amendment to the o� cials in charge of the hearing. � ree residents then stood up and individually voiced their lack of support.

Tracy Van de Wiel, a Regional District of the East Kootenay planning technician, said the regional body had received 228 letters on the issue: nine in opposition, four in support and 215 expressing support by way of a signed form letter.

“Why wouldn’t you support a new local business,” said Clayton McLean, a logging truck driver, after the meeting, adding that most new trucks these days put out cleaner fumes and make less noise than most average cars.

“It’ll be nice for the older people here if there’s an auto repair shop one day, so they can get their vehicles serviced

without going all the way to Invermere,” said Scott McLean, Clayton’s father.

Juraj and Adriana Fabian said they want to open a bed and breakfast on their lot, right next to the empty lot, but now must rethink their plans.

“We were quite shocked when we received this letter about the proposed amendment,” said Mrs. Fabian. “It’s hard for us — it’s been our dream.”

“I understand the need for a repair shop, but why in the centre of town,” said Mr. Fabian.

“� ere is a playground, a ball diamond and skating rink nearby — how safe is it to have a commercial truck lot on the main street,” said Ms. Bernard.

“� is town was built around industry,” said Scott McLean, adding Edgewater has precious few local busi-nesses and can certainly use more, along with the jobs they bring.

Others said they believe Mr. and Mrs. Ruault’s business will help increase property values around town by giving a much-needed boost to the local economy. “A ghost town’s not worth anything,” said Dave Wheeler.

A brief exchange of words between Ms. Bernard and a few supporters of the bylaw change outside the hall after the meeting quickly escalated into a heated yelling match.

“Given the fact that the only commercially zoned prop-erty in Edgewater is the half block on the main street, it re-ally doesn’t matter what will be built, it will be controversial to some people,” Mr. Wilkie said prior to the meeting.

“We did expect the community support we got,” said Mrs. Ruault after the meeting. “But we don’t want problems, we don’t want any drama — we should be able to get along.”

“Edgewater can be vocal,” said Mr. Ruault.

Edgewater residents support commercial rezoning

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With the lofty Purcell Mountains, the dominat-ing Rockies, and the snow-capped Selkirk mountain range, it is hard to forget that we are surrounded for hundreds of kilometres around by these towering glacier-made mammoths.

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Mountains, Wetlands, & Wildlife, three things we have in abundance here in the Columbia Valley. This annual show will be comprised of 19 artists, all of whom are local to the East Kootenays. It is quite a diverse selection of artwork with artists working with

oil, acrylic, and watercolour paints, photography, ce-ramics, leatherwork and mixed media.

Each artist has operated under the theme which ties each of the pieces into one really great show. The show will run from April 30th to May 12th, and we hope to see you at the show opening on Saturday May 4th, from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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By Sheila BonnySpecial to The Pioneer

The theme of the 2013 Wings Over the Rockies Fes-tival is change: changes to climates and natural environ-ments, and adaptation of birds and animals.

On Tuesday evening, biologists Ian Adams and Cam Gillies will delve into the upside and downside of change to local environments. Bird surveys indicate that many bird populations are decreasing, and new diseases are chal-lenging wildlife. However, the news is not all negative. As climate change shifts ecosystems northward and upslope, ranges of some species are expanding.

On Wednesday evening, Juliet Craig will discuss threats to B.C.’s bat population, and on Thursday morning, Morley Winnick will explain the environmental stresses af-fecting bees.

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The gala will be a stimulating evening with a prime rib and chicken buffet dinner served in the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Lodge, Sirk’s keynote address, and live and silent auctions. Highlights of the auctions are a Kowa spotting scope, a stay at Talus Lodge in the Rockies, and a Heart of the Arctic expedition with Adventure Canada, with George Sirk as a guest naturalist.

Seize the opportunity to gain perspectives on envi-ronmental change, and enjoy an incredible Gala evening.Wings Over the Rockies Festival dates are May 6th to 12th. Register now on-line at www.WingsOverTheRockies.org, by telephone at 250-342-2473, or in-person at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

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TIME: Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.PLACE: Best Western Plus Prestige Inn 7493 Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs.

In general terms, the Farnham Glacier Zoning Bylaw No. 0006 will regulate the use of land to permit snowsports, sightseeing, and ski lifts. The bylaw will also regulate buildings and structures to permit hotels, lodges, restaurants, retail, offices, employee housing, service and maintenance buildings and related infrastructure. This notice is not an interpretation of the bylaw. For more information, refer to the bylaw available for inspection at the Village of Radium Hot Springs municipal office (4836 Radium Boulevard) Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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By Maria Kliavko� Special to � e Pioneer

On Friday, May 10th, the Hospice Soci-ety of the Columbia Valley is celebrating our launch with our � rst annual general meeting at the Black Forest Restaurant, followed by our � rst Hospice Society Butter� y Gala.

� e newly formed Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley will break out of our chrysalis and step into our � rst year of oper-ation with our � rst annual general meeting and fundraising event, the Hospice Society Butter� y Gala.

A hospice volunteer is someone who walks with the client and their family through that end-of-life process, supporting them in whatever that journey looks like. You may wonder why there are all the references to butter� ies. It’s because the butter� y is the in-ternational symbol for hospice. It seems only natural that we equate our coming out party as a breaking free from the chrysalis.

We are ready to � y and are thrilled by all

of the support the community has shown. We invite you to be a part of the excitement and celebration.

� e celebration begins at 6 p.m. with our � rst annual general meeting, where we will speak brie� y about the history of hos-pices, and outline our goals and publicly thank all those who made the society a real-ity. We will reveal our new logo, introduce our � rst team of visitors, and announce our program launch date.

At 7:30 p.m., we move on to the ticket-ed event which is a three-course dinner and dance. Live music is being provided by Like Father Like Son, Marty and Eli Beingessner. � ere will be a silent auction, and balloon raf-� e. Tickets are $50.00 and available through-out the valley at the following locations: Beeland in Spillimacheen, Meet On Higher Ground Co� ee in Radium Hot Springs, All � ings Beautiful in Invermere, Smoking Waters Co� ee Company in Fairmont Hot Springs, and at the village o� ce in Canal Flats.

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• Doors • Windows • Flooring• Painting/

Interior/Exterior• Kitchen

Renovations

• Bathroom Renovations

• Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry• Basement

Renovations

250-342-5682 5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BCEMAIL: [email protected]

GLDLandscaping Ltd.

HERE TO SERVE YOU


Irrigation System, Repairs & New Installation Paving Stone Patios, Driveways & Retaining Walls

250-688-1229 • [email protected]

LAMBERT-KIPPPHARMACY LTD.

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)Laura Kipp, Pharm D., Irena Sedlakova, B.Sc. (Pharm.)

Your Compounding PharmacyOpen Monday - Saturday

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

Come in and browse our

giftware

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists

Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction GuaranteedDean HubmanCertified Technician250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

[email protected]

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Effective websites.

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(250) 341-1083 [email protected]

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Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

RR#4 2117 - 13 Avenue

Invermere, B.C.

V0A 1K4

www.ptarmigan-invermere.com

Bus: 250-342-9692

Cell: 250-342-5241

Fax: 250-342-9644

[email protected]

Patryk JagielloSTAIN/LACQUER/PAINTINTERIOR/[email protected](250) 270-0345(403) 870-7558in Calgary since 2002in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd.PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

Automotive Repairs7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs(250) 347-9726

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

Freight & Passenger Depotbuilding & renos (250) 341-7283

RFEALARMS

Rick Flowitt 250-342-6549

Monitoring includes Guard and keyholder service• Surveillance Systems• Home Theatre• Analog & Digital Background

Sound Systems Local company, local service.

READY MIX CONCRETEConcrete Pump • Sand & Gravel

Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane ServiceProudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

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

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPASROSS‛S POOLS & SPASCommercial – Residential

Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Darren Ross4890 Stoddart Creek

RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • [email protected]

Lakes & MountainsExterior

250-308-6595 Facebook LMEC Siding Ltd. [email protected]

Contracting• Siding Hardie / CertainTeed Fiber Cement / Vinyl / Cedar

• New Windows / Doors • Wood Decks • Trex composite Decking • Sun Rooms• Vinyl Decking Membrane • Aluminum Canopies • Railings Wood / Glass / Aluminum

• Custom Exterior Wood Work • Asphalt Shingles / Metal Roofing• Complete Rain Screen Building Envelope Systems • Leak Investigation and Repair

• Full Building Exterior Restorations Services• 15 years serving the Kootenays and Okanagan Region

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.BOX 2228742 - 13th STREETINVERMERE, BC.V0A 1K0PHONE: 250-342-3031FAX: 250-342-6945

BOX 4597553 MAIN STREET

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BCV0A 1M0

PHONE: 250-347-9350FAX: 250-347-6350

Email: [email protected] • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

Lambert

HERE TO SERVE YOU

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

SHOLINDER & MACKAYEXCAVATING Inc.

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ RepairedPrefab Cement Tanks InstalledWater Lines Dug and Installed

Basements Dug


Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it! I’ll take care of it!

Keep your eavestroughs clean and free-� owing regularly to save fascia, so� t, � ooding and roof damage.

Fully Insured and WCB Covered

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it! I’ll take care of it!

Keep your eavestroughs clean and free-� owing

Fully Insured and WCB Covered

FREEESTIMATES • Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces

• Full Heating and Ventilation SystemsCall for your FREE consultation and estimate

Scott Wilisky

New Home ConstructionInvermere and East Kootenay Region

[email protected] • cell 250 270 0745

• Journeyman Carpenter• Contracting

• Framing/Siding/Finishing• Timberframe

• Custom Log Railing & Decks

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStSWestridge Cabinets dealer ~ granite and quartz counter tops

Come visit our showroom, 492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663)

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential• Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Sun Rooms

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

250-342-6700 • [email protected]

Whole 9 YardsMowing & Landscape Care

Spring & Fall Clean-ups

Call 250-341-5512

Free Estimates

• Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile Pressure Washing

& Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

VJ (Butch) BishopOwner/Operator

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

CONTRACT OR HOURLYMACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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

Warbrick Towing & [email protected] • Cell: 250-342-5851

Warbrick Towing & Salvage

Also o� ering FREE year-round pickup of

unwanted vehicles

• Gel & Acrylic Nails• Coloured Gel • Nail Art

Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends

Skandia Concrete

1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0Phone: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221 • Fax: 250-342-3484

Kootenay Paving• Serving the valley for over 30 years • Commercial • Industrial • Residential

• All work is guaranteed • Free estimates

HERE TO SERVE YOU

LOW DUST STREET SWEEPING

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

[email protected]

Hourly or Contract

Rates Available

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

Dean MidyetteAdvertising Sales

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#8, 1008 - 8th AvenuePO Box 868, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.341.1939www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

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Our deadline to book advertising is Monday at noon.

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To place an ad please call:250-341-6299 or

e-mail: [email protected]


GARAGE SALES

Garage sale, Saturday, May 18th. The Invermere Curling Club is hosting a indoor garage sale and open market. Rent a table for $20. Vendors welcome. Set up will start at 8 a.m. with doors open to the public from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call 250-342-3315 or email [email protected].

Multi-family garage sale. Toys, kid’s clothes, books, and household items. May 4th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1001 5th Street.

May 4th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lots of baby clothes, household, etc. Williams Trailer Park, #19 4775 Woodlane, Windermere.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or con� ict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday (closed), and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or a� ected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-342-8255.

C.O.R.E Hunter Training Course in Invermere. Evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 27th, 28th, and 31st. Saturday, June 1st from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and testing on Sunday morning. $150 includes C.O.R.E manual. Call Alan to register. 250-342-9245.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

CHEERS & JEERS

Jeers to the part-timers or visitors to Radium who don’t respect the valley or its people enough to take their waste to the proper place. Leaving your garbage outside of our work along with bags of rotting produce is asking for trouble. If you can enjoy our home you should respect its residents, people and wildlife alike.

Cheers to Canada Post Invermere for getting my silver coins. Very much appreciated.

Jeers to the guy who keeps kicking my yard lights in Fairmont. I am trying to light up the world so no danger comes to those who walk at night.

Jeers to the guy who parks in front of AG Foods every morning with his car idling.

A huge cheers to Dianne for returning my Britney Spears wallet after � nding it on a hike around Lake Lillian. After it was stolen at Panorama I didn’t expect to see it again! Thank you!

Cheers to elections. You may not like everything that’s said but at least we have the freedom to say it.

Cheers to the U.N. for the World Charter for Nature!

Cheers to Dian Fossey, David Chang, Chico Mendez, Joy Adamson and George Adamson!

Cheers to Fred and Claudia Becker. I will gladly contribute to your fund! Let’s help those that don’t appreciate the natural attributes of our valley move somewhere they will be more comfortable. I think this is the best solution I have heard yet for the deer problem! K. Baker.

CHEERS & JEERS

Jeers to the guys upstairs. You need to expand your music. Cheers to my dog. He left you a little something.

Cheers to The Pioneer and Valley Echo. I love you guys!

Cheers to Eagle Ranch Resort for the best webcam in the B.C Interior.

Cheers to reporters Dan and Nicole for writing articles to assist job seekers and to inform employers about opportunities and services in our region.

Cheers to the person who turned in my purse at Tim Hortons on April 24th. Thank you for your honesty.

A big cheers to all the wonderful people who have helped with the work on the renovations at Village Arts. Artists and partners. You are an amazing team! Warwick Interiors thank you so much.

Cheers to everyone who bought earrings to raise money for GALS at Fire Vixen Tattoos. Your support and donations are much appreciated!

Cheers to Amanda and sta� at Copper Point Resort for being so supportive and welcoming to our swim club. Thank you! Otters.

Cheers to Blaine and your sage advice on the GDMBR. You are helping us greatly in getting this trip idea o� the ground!

Cheers to Josh Estabrooks for being absolutely right about the town deer. They’re nothing else than dirty, � lthy rats!

Jeers to the inconsiderate thief who stole my 11-year-old brother’s bike last week right from our driveway. Return it to 6th Street and buy your own bike. Grow up.

Jeers to whoever took my Buddha from my yard. Better hope you return him before I � nd you!

STORAGE

NEWHOUSEMULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE

For lease: 1,200 sq. ft. � nished o� ce space. Available immediately. Call Scott at 250-342-5758.

For lease: newly renovated, beautiful o� ce spaces. Street level. From 250 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft., air-conditioned. Available immediately. Panache Building across from the A&W. Call 250-342-5805.

For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. o� ce and warehouse

space located at #5 108 Industrial Road #2. Available July 1st. $1,350/month + utilities and HST. Ideal for relocating veterinarian. Phone Leo, 250-342-1177.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Private room with cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 D.D., N/P. 1-866-222-0325.

Downtown Invermere by the Lake: groovy 4 + bedroom, 3-bath home, fully furnished. Very health-minded roomies looking for two more to share a cozy cottage. Non-smokers only, N/P. $450. Available May 1st and June 1st. Phone or text 250-342-5937.

Roommate needed to share 3-bdrm house in Wilder subdivision near the beach. $475/month + shared utilities. 250-341-5646.

SUITE FOR RENT

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS! Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2-bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard. Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long-term preferred, N/P. Utilities not included. $750/month. Available immediately. 250-270-0729.

Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road. 1-bdrm walkout basement suite. $675/month, utilities included. 250-342-3790.

Invermere: a� ordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/month. Includes all utilities. 250-341-1182.

INVERMERE CENTRE. 1-bdrm apartment, available immediately. Central location, parking at your door, laundry on site. 1-year lease. N/P, N/S. Call Sharon, 250-688-1365.

Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers. $1,100/month, utilities included. References required. 250-342-6010.

Radium: bachelor suite for rent. $350/month, utilities included. Available May 1st. Call 250-347-6420.

Windermere: 2-bdrm suite in 4-plex. All appliances. Large yard, close to beach, pets considered. $725/month. Call 250-409-7435 or [email protected].

Invermere: 1-bdrm walkout basement suite. Close to downtown. $725/month. Utilities, cable, internet included. Available May 1st. Call 250-341-1209.

Black Forest: 2-bdrm basement. $750/month, utilities included. N/S, pets negotiable. Available June 1st. Call 250-270-0745.

HOUSE FOR RENT

House for rent: Invermere, 5-bdrm, 3-bath. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D. Close to all schools and walking trails. N/S, pets negotiable. $1,400/month + utilities and D.D. Available immediately. Phone 250-347-7775 to view.

Edgewater: very clean 3-bdrm mobile. New baths, 1 full and 1 ensuite. Newer carpet, laminate, appliances and � xtures. W/D, double carport, shed, 2 decks, quiet. $750/month + hydro. No smoking, pets negotiable. 403-230-1903 to view.

Invermere townhouse with lots of upgrades. 3-bdrm, 3-bath. Developed basement, single garage and large communal yard. 5 minute walk to downtown. Furnished or unfurnished. $1,300/month + utilities. N/S, N/P, references required. Available July 1st, negotiable. 403-697-4319.

Large 4-Bdrm house. Invermere. N/S, $1,200/month + utilities. Available May. 250-341-1650 or [email protected].

CONDO FOR RENT

Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath condo with in-suite laundry.

1,000 sq. ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living space in quiet neighbourhood. $700/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-873-8158 or e-mail [email protected] . Serious inquiries only.

Canal Flats Condo, Jade Landing Development: 2+1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and partially � nished basement. 6 Appliances. 12 minutes to Fairmont. $750/month + utilities. Available immediately. Contact Mike at 403-804-6937.

Sable Ridge: 4-bdrm condo available for long-term rental. $1,400/month + utilities. Call 403-241-3928.

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


CONDO FOR RENT

Eric or Dave 250-342-4040 FirstChoiceRentals.ca

FOR RENTINVERMERE

Lake Windermere Pointe 2 bedroom, unfurnished.

$1,000 plus utilities. Available June 1st or sooner.

RADIUMThe Aspen – Furnished 2

bedroom with two parking stalls, at $1,100/per month

including electricity

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS!Our inventory is getting low. Please contact us

if you need help renting your home or recreational

property. Please call…

Invermere: beautiful condo close to downtown. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, 5 appliances, large storage room and attached garage! Will go fast at $1,150/month + utilities. Call Kevin for showing at 780-982-1140.

Radium: 2-bdrm, 2-bath unfurnished condo. $800/month + hydro and damage deposit. Hydro to be transferred to renter. Minimum 6-month lease required. Contact 403-809-4372 for info or viewing.

Beautiful 930 sq. ft. unit at Sable Ridge in Radium. 2-bdrm, 2-bath + den. On main floor with a view. Access to private pool, hot tubs and clubhouse. Underground parking. Call 250-342-0200 or email [email protected].

Radium: The Pinewood. 2-bdrm, 2-bath. Fully furnished, fireplace, BBQ, 5 appliances, 2 TVs, underground parking. N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,100/month, utilities included. D.D. required. Call Joanne, 780-914-3497.

HOMES FOR SALE

VALLEY VALUE

Like-new three bedroom home with mountain views. $298,000. Call Mike 250-241-6150 or log on to Propertyguys.com ID:266065.

Newly renovated 3,000 sq. ft. home for sale in downtown Invermere, just blocks from the beach. 4-bdrm, 2-bath. Open-concept living, older home, zoned R2. Asking $299,000. Why rent when you can own for $1,400/month? Call 250-342-5148.

3.82 acres. 1,900 sq. ft. home.Attached double garage, and 2,200 sq. ft. workshop. Property is ideal for a home-based business and for storage of recreational vehicles. Large garden area. Call 250-342-6967.

CONDO FOR SALE

Riverstone villas condo. 3-bdrms, 1.5 bath, large soaker tub, walk-in shower, fireplace, 6 appliances, large open kitchen/dining, carpet, hardwood and lino, deck, gas heat, garage. Never smoked in, no pets or renters, shows like new. $199,000. 250-342-7608.

MISC. FOR SALE

Quality Top Soil and Manure$160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $100 per pickup load. Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

Canon Rebel XTi DSLR camera body plus various lens options available. Price will vary on what package fits your needs the best. Phone 250-341-6150.

Teak coffee table with slate table top, new price $2,000 asking $290. Teak leather sofa, $150. Wrought iron coffee table with glass top, $125. 2 sets of junior golf clubs (Ping and US Kids) $125 and $95. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

MISC. FOR SALE

7’ 7” Junior kayak. $350. 250-341-6043.

Composted aged horse manure, loaded. $50/half ton truck. 4 km south of Invermere. 250-342-1526.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan. 12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar. Beautiful shape. Asking $5,000 OBO. To view, contact 250-341-5524.

BOATS FOR SALE

2001 Bayliner Capri Sport 19.5 foot inboard, 175 horse motor. Great condition. Asking $10,000 OBO. To view call 250-342-1143.

18 foot DORAL Spirit. Open bow, 325 HP 5.7L V-8, dual exhaust, electronic trim tabs! Boat is fun, reliable and powerful. $9,500 OBO. Call 250-688-1495.

1998 Campion 535. Approx. 400 hours. 4.3L Merc-cruiser. Excellent condition. $10,000. 403-850-3383 or 250-342-2500.

Boat and trailer. 18.5 foot Sea Ray. 240 HP inboard, very few hours on the motor. Self-locking trailer. Ready for summer and ready to go. Located at Real Storage in Windermere. $13,750. Call Richard, 403-286-8092 or 403-874-6581.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1994 Dodge Dakota pick-up 4wd extended cab. Runs great, $1000.00 OBO. Call 250 342-1245. [email protected]

1988 GMC pick-up 2wd regular cab. 4 new tires, new starter, no rust. Runs great. $1500.00 firm. 250 342-1245.

1994 Nissan king cab 4x4 pickup. Runs great. $1,000. 250-919-0788.

2008 Chev Uplander LT $9,900 OBO. 95,000 kms, 3.9L V-6. Many extras. One owner. Phone 250-341-3498.

1998 GMC Yukon SLT. Fully loaded, 20,9694 kms, 2 sets of tires on rims. $4500. 250-341-7041.

CAMPING

1999 Tahoe trailer, 30 ft. Front bedroom, bunk beds, slide-out, AC, new awning, stored locally. $13,500. 403-249-4643.

FITNESS

ZUMBA FITNESS – JULIE PARENT

Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. at J.A. Laird school gym. $50 for the entire month or drop in for $10/class. Please note classes are cancelled Monday May 20th. Come join us on Saturday, May 25th for “Zumba in the Park” at Mount Nelson Athletic Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Class is by donation and all proceeds go to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley! For more information please contact Julie at 250-341-5474, email [email protected], www.julieparent.zumba.com or on Facebook at Zumba Fitness - Julie Parent.

SERVICES

Home Building and RenosChuck Newhouse Builders

[email protected]

Triple J Window CleaningResidential. For a brighter

outlook call Jim, 250-349-7546.

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs

“The service and install was superb. Thank you.” ~ Dale.

Phantom Retractable Screen Doors – Sale

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs250-342-5749

Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time

SERVICES

DESTINY TAROT READINGS

Answers and insight into life issues/patterns/questions. $25 a reading. Text or call 250-409-4433.

The Valley Shine shop has a new number. Phone or text 250-342-7611 to book your vehicle or boat for spring cleaning.

Hands-on Discovery Program licensed for children 2.5 to 6 years. Instruments, dance, games, art, animals, and much more! Drop-ins welcome with group rates www.dragonflydiscoverycentre.com.

TEGART SAWMILLINGRough-cut dry fir. Beams, lumber, all dimensions up to 20 feet. Competitive pricing and delivery available. Located in Invermere, B.C. 250-346-3363.

SERVICES

Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089.

HELP WANTED

MacStevens Fresh Foods (operating our of Hopkins Harvest) Student required for kitchen help. Full-time. Food-safe preferable. Send resume to [email protected].

The Best Western Plus Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs is currently accepting resumes for Housekeeping Professionals and Guest Service Agents to join our friendly work environment. Successful candidates will be provided with on-going training in industry-leading cleanliness and customer service, will receive competitive wages and a unique benefits program. Please apply in person.

Gorgeous View Lot! Oversized lake view lot with no building time commitment in

Bella Vista Estates. Enjoy this gated community with walking trails, water features and a fabulous owner’s clubhouse

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See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

Kim Collens Representative

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC toll free: 1.877.342.3427

cell: 250.342.1671 [email protected]

www.kimcollens.com

$159,900 MLS® 2214286

SPICY NOODLE SALAD

1/3 cup Soy Sauce 2 teaspoons Chili Flakes ¼ cup White Wine Vinegar Ground Black Pepper 2 tablespoons Chili Sauce ¼ cup Vegetable Oil 2 tablespoons Sugar Spaghettini or Vermicelli, 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil cooked 1 “ fresh Ginger, minced 2 Grated Carrots 4 Garlic Cloves, minced 4 Green Onions, thinly sliced

Recipe Of The Week

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca

photography studio & custom

picture framing…look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102

HELP WANTED

Peppi’s Pizza is accepting resumes for summer employment. Cooks, servers, dishwashers. Email to [email protected]. Attn: Tim and Laura 2013 and call or drop by in person.

University student looking for landscaping, grass cutting jobs. Reliable. Have own equipment. 250-341-7022.

Pleiades Massage at Radium Hot Springs Pools is looking for P/T and F/T massage personnel for spring and summer months. Phone 250-347-2100 or drop by most days, 12 - 6 p.m.

The Horsethief Pub is hiring F/T or P/T servers. Must be available weekends and evenings. Apply in person to the Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery, by email to [email protected] or fax 250-347-9987.

Black Forest is looking for a P/T day-time cleaner. Also kitchen helper/dishwasher. Call or drop o� resume. 250-342-9417.

Kootenay Co� ee Works is now hiring full and part time sta� . Must be available to work weekends. Day shifts only. Please drop o� resume at Kootenay Co� ee Works located beside Canadian Tire.

HELP WANTED

BLACK FOREST RESTAURANT

IS HIRING Cook, $12 - $14 per hour. 40 hours per week. Email resumes to [email protected] or drop o� resumes between noon and 5 p.m.

TRUCK DRIVERDehart Sewer and Drain Ltd. is experiencing very positive growth with an expanding client base. We are currently seeking a full-time seasonal pump truck operator. Applicants must have a Class 3 licence with Air Certi� cation, be physically � t and mechanically inclined. A good driver’s abstract is a must. Good communication skills are important while serving our valued and satis� ed customers. We have a great team and are willing to train a successful candidate for this employment opportunity and will reward them with an excellent wage. This position is available immediately. Interested applicants may forward resumes c/w references to the attention of Bruce Dehart at [email protected] or fax them to 250-347-2274. Please call 250-342-0286 for further information.

P/T Secretary. Letter writing, data entry, bookkeeping, sales and follow-up for artist/teacher. Computer skills, Windows 7, marketing and social media knowledge. Windermere home o� ce. Call 403-519-8268 or [email protected].

Copper City Amusements is looking for front-end sta� , go-kart operators, and bumper boat operators. Contact Trisha, 250-688-0711.

Fiona Wilfley, AEPIntuitive Reader

Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713

Inspiring careers start here.

Une Carrière Stimulante Commence Chez Nous.

Lifeguards and CashiersTerm employment opportunities

Radium Hot SpringsTo Apply please visit our website:

www.pc.gc.ca/mpcareersApplications must be received by May 6, 2013

Sauveteurs/sauveteureset Caissiers/caissières

Possibilité d’emploi d’une durée déterminée Piscines des sources thermales Radium

Pour présenter une demande,visitez notre site sur les carrières à :

www.pc.gc.ca/carrierespmLes candidatures doivent être reçues

Graphic DesignWe have an opening for

a graphic designer in our Invermere newspaper office. We are looking for someone with a graphic design background, who has a solid understanding of production principles, advertising design and lay-out.

The selected individual will have knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, be proficient with the internet and e-mail/FTP protocols, MAC OS; hardware and software. High organizational skills with knowledge of pre-press and technical requirements, excellent multi-tasking skills and self-motivated, some type-setting and copy writing.

We are looking for an individual with strong PR skills and an ability to translate verbal requests to print concepts.

Please send resumé with cover letter by April 30 to Rose-Marie Regitnig, Publisher:[email protected] Valley EchoPO Box 868#8,1008-8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. VA1K0

OPERATORSWoodex Industries is now accepting resumes for Operators.

Please send resumes to [email protected] or drop o� in person to Trevor Young at

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Acting Director, Communications CBT is seeking an Acting Director, Communications to direct all matters related to communications and public affairs activities throughout the organization.

With a department staff who are very competent in the technical areas of communications and public relations, the emphasis in this position will be on identifying, managing and resolving communication issues as well as providing managerial oversight and supervision to communications staff.

CBT will therefore be willing to consider a broader, more generalist range of management experience in making a selection for this position. This is a 12-15 month term executive management position reporting to the CEO, and is based in Castlegar.

Please visit www.cbt.org/careers for more information.Deadline May 15, 2013, noon PT.

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In the 40th Provincial General Election, British Columbia’s voters will vote for their Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

BC Has More Ways to VoteAll voters can:

Vote in any district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on General Voting Day, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Vote by Mail You can ask for a Vote by Mail package from your district electoral office or through the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca

Vote at advance voting Voters can attend any advance voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time), Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11. All advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible.

Vote on General Voting Day Voters can attend any general voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time), Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Identification Rules for VotingVoters must prove their identity and current residential address to get a ballot or register to vote at the time of voting. Any one of the following pieces of identification is acceptable:

• BC drivers licence• BC identification card• BC Services Card• Certificate of Indian Status

If you don’t have any of the above, bring two documents that together prove your identity and current residential address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC.

Voters without identification can be vouched for by a voter in their electoral district who has identification, or by a direct family member, or by someone who has legal authority to make personal care decisions for the voter.

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Any Questions?For further information visit Elections BC’s website at elections.bc.ca or call toll-free 1-800-661-8683.

Or, contact your district electoral office. Hours of operation Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Get ready to vote.

The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Kootenay East for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Kootenay East Electoral DistrictCandidate’s Name: Financial Agent: Official Agent:

Bill BennettBC Liberal Party

Bill Brock104 24th Ave N, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 4X2

Norma BlissettBC NDP

Rezin Butalid2620 3A St S, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5B1

General Voting Places: Advance Voting Places: District Electoral Offices:

Baynes Lake Comm Club468 Jaffray-Baynes Lake Rd, Baynes Lake, BC

College of the Rockies - Gym2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC

Elkford Comm Conf Centre750 Fording Dr, Elkford, BC

Elko Comm Hall5445 Bate Ave, Elko, BC

Fernie Comm Centre901 6th Ave, Fernie, BC

Fraternal Order of the Eagles Hall715 Kootenay St N, Cranbrook, BC

Grasmere Pioneer Hall5880 Grasmere-Dorr Rd, Grasmere, BC

Hosmer Comm Centre7431 6th Ave, Hosmer, BC

Jaffray Village Hall7375 Jaffray Village Loop Rd, Jaffray, BC

Moyie Comm Hall9322 Tavistock Rd, Moyie, BC

Prestige Rocky Mtn Resort209 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook, BC

Sparwood Rec Centre367 Pine Ave, Sparwood, BC

St. Mary’s Band Hall7470 Mission Rd, St. Eugene Mission, BC

Steeples View Rec Assn6211 Cartwright St, Wardner, BC

Elkford Comm Conf Centre750 Fording Dr, Elkford, BC

Fernie Family Centre521 4th Ave, Fernie, BC

Fraternal Order of the Eagles Hall715 Kootenay St N, Cranbrook, BC

Sand Creek Senior’s Centre7205 Rosen Lake Rd, Jaffray, BC

Sparwood Rec Centre367 Pine Ave, Sparwood, BC

240-1113 Baker StCranbrook, BC(250) 417-6006

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The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Columbia River-Revelstoke for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Columbia River-Revelstoke Electoral DistrictCandidate’s Name: Financial Agent: Official Agent:

Doug ClovechokBC Liberal Party

Kirsha CampbellPO Box 2697, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0

Norm MacdonaldBC NDP

Glen EwanPO Box 429, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0

Glen EwanPO Box 429, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0

Earl OlsenBC Conservative Party

Joan Olsen531 30 Ave NE, Calgary, BC, T2E 2E5

Laurel RalstonGreen Party of BC

William Green716 5th Ave, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2T4

General Voting Places: Advance Voting Places: District Electoral Offices:

Brisco Comm Hall2808 95 Hwy, Brisco, BC

Canal Flats Civic Centre8911 Dunn St, Canal Flats, BC

Edgewater Legion Hall4858 Cordillera Ave, Edgewater, BC

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC

Field Comm Centre315 Stephen Ave, Field, BC

Fort Steele Visitor Centre9851 93/95 Hwy, Fort Steele, BC

Invermere Comm Hall709 10th St, Invermere, BC

Kimberley Centennial Centre100 4th Ave, Kimberley, BC

Mt. 7 Rec Plex1310 9th St S, Golden, BC

Nicholson Fire Hall801 95 Hwy, Nicholson, BC

Parson’s Kids Club3437 Parson Frontage Rd, Parson, BC

Radium Senior’s Hall4863 Stanley St, Radium Hot Springs, BC

Resker Hall660 306th St, Kimberley, BC

Revelstoke Comm Centre600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke, BC

Springbrook Motel Resort & Campground4527 93/95 Hwy, Skookumchuck, BC

Wasa Comm HallSchool House Rd, Wasa, BC

Windermere Comm Hall4726 North St, Windermere, BC

Invermere Comm Hall709 10th St, Invermere, BC

Kimberley Centennial Centre100 4th Ave, Kimberley, BC

Mt. 7 Rec Plex1310 9th St S, Golden, BC

Revelstoke Comm Centre600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke, BC

423 9th Ave NGolden, BC(250) 344-3400

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Calling all craftersSubmitted by Elinor FlorenceSpecial to � e Pioneer

Donations of fabric, yarn and craft supplies from as far away as Cranbrook and Calgary are � ooding in to Granny’s Craft Cupboard.

“We are so impressed with both the quantity and quality,” said organizer Val James of the Valley Go-Go Sisters, who are hosting the one-day event.

� e most popular item o� ered in the sale are the Granny’s Rainy Day Kits, which consist of bags full of craft supplies such as feathers, pipecleaners, styrofoam balls and arti� cial � owers to make a per-fect gift for the grandkids.

Quilting fabrics, including pastels and � annelette for baby quilts, are also popular. Huge amount of yarns in every colour of the rainbow, Christmas items including ribbons, kits and books, and lace — much of it donated new from a store in Cranbrook — will also be among the most sought-after items.

Doll-making supplies including heads, hair and bodies will be available, as will pieces of up-holstery fabrics, large enough for throw pillows.

Wedding decorations, including masses of silk � owers, will be o� ered, as wells as boxes and boxes of craft books, knitting and clothing patterns.

� e giant one-day sale will be held at the Invermere Community Centre, at 709 10th Street, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th.

All proceeds will go to the Stephen Lew-is Foundation, a Canadian charity assisting African grandmothers whose families are a� ected by HIV and AIDS.

“Many people have donated craft supplies that belonged to their mothers, and told me how much they appreciate these things going towards a good cause,” Val said Ms. James.

Donations are being accepted at the Invermere Public Library until May 15th. Val emphasized that only craft supplies will be sold, not � nished crafts. For more information, call her at 250-341-3781 or email [email protected].

� e facility would process a maximum of six animals per day twice a week during peak periods in the fall and the spring, with blood and o� al to be collected and cooled on site. � e mention of a slaughterhouse was enough to pique the concern from homeowners in Lakeview Meadows and the Black Forest Heights condominiums on the east side of the intersection. Many condo owners also felt there was a lack of notice about the proposal.

“We have a little over 2,000 head of cattle in this area; we would have to slaughter them all at one time to have a concern,” Farmers Institute member Hedi Tre-scher told the packed room.

� e facility itself would consist of a 1,000 to 1,700 square foot abattoir building and a livestock storage area, covering a combined 0.8 hectares.

“I see no evidence-based reason this abattoir would not � t into the crossroads,” said Juri Peepre of Wildsight, who noted the tra� c should not be an issue, as “two dozen ore trucks go by each day, and we accept that.”

“� is is exactly the type of local economic develop-ment this valley needs,” he added.

Local realtor Dave McGrath said local agriculture should be celebrated as a point of pride in the valley, but could not support putting the abbatoir at the crossroads, which already needs work, he pointed out to the panel.

“It’s our welcoming mat, but it’s a disaster, really,” he said. An abattoir there “might not be a negative, but it certainly won’t be a positive to the entrance of our town.”

As the quasi-legal public hearing got underway, re-gional district planning technician Jean Terpsma noted that prior to last Wednesday, more than 100 letters were received, with 63 people expressing opposition, 33 writing in support, and 7 taking a neutral stance on the proposal.

Nearby businesses including the Crossroads Collective and the Copper Point Golf Course had plenty of questions to start the night about the property, which the Farmers Institute has owned since the early 1970s.

“� e District of Invermere needs to have an entrance that’s good,” said Crossroads Collective gallery owner Jessie Blakely, who questioned why the abattoir needs to be in such a high-pro� le location. Mr. Zehnder replied

the Farmer’s Institute looked at � ve sites before deter-mining the three-phase power, access to water and the central location made the current site the best choice. � e lot itself is within B.C.’s Agricultural Land Reserve, and has received permission for non-farm use.

� e most important factor, he added, is that the land would be donated by the Farmers Institute. Several audi-ence members questioned why that high-priced land, ad-jacent lots of which have sold for well over $300,000 per acre, should be used, and at least two people proposed swaps for other agricultural land.

In response to several questions asked by a Cop-per Point Golf Course representative, Mr. Zehnder ex-plained the bylaw doesn’t restrict how many animals can be killed, how long they can be stored at the site, or what kind of animals can be processed.

“� ese carcasses can go to any cut and wrap facility after,” he said. As things now stand, ranchers must drive 133 kilometres each way to get to the nearest licensed abattoir; driving that distance is not only costly but also quite stressful for the stock, explained Mr. Zehnder.

� e proposed abattoir has received support from lo-cal governments in Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Ca-nal Flats, the Town of Golden, and the Regional District of East Kootenay.

Similar small abattoirs have shown they don’t cause odors, and there will be no cooking, rendering or smok-ing on site, Mr. Zehnder a� rmed.

� e Farmers Institute agreed they have a responsi-bility to the community to make the building, which would likely be a metal or wood frame building with metal cladding, as attractive as possible.

Mr. Zehnder noted having local quality beef grown and sold in the valley could result in a culinary experience for tourists, while others argued the potential e� ect on con-ventional tourism is being taken too lightly by the Farmers Institute.

One man remarked he would “rue the day when friends ask me how to get to the Copper Point Golf Course, and I have to tell them to ‘turn right at the abattoir’”.

“� is isn’t just a resort valley, by the way,” said Mr. Zehnder. “� ere are other things going on, such as agriculture.”

. . . ‘Abattoir’ from page 3

FARMER FRONT — Windermere District Farm-ers Institute members (left to right) Katie Wells, Hedi Trescher, Richard Halver-son, Petra Downey and Peter Trescher � elded questions from the public prior to the public hearing on a bylaw change that would allow an abattoir (slaughterhouse) to be built near Invermere’s cross-roads with Highway 93/95. � e meeting at the Windermere Community Hall lasted nearly three hours. Photo by Greg Amos


By Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman, St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”

I believe this. I can’t prove it. I may be in a mi-nority to believe that God made us and everything else. People with much more intelligence than I interpret fossils, landforms and stellar formations to propose theories of origins that re-quire no god. � ese all have the stamp of scienti� c au-thority that my faith lacks.

� e Bible is not a collection of human thoughts about God. It claims only to be God’s thoughts revealed through its writers. It o� ers no arguments to prove its points, only testimony that we may believe or reject.

I wasn’t raised to believe in a God-created world. I arrived at that faith in my � rst years as an adult. � rough childhood and youth I had occasionally won-dered about God, but never deeply. I always thought that that could wait until I got old. � e untimely deaths of two of my school friends confronted me with the reality of my own mortality. Up to then I had only

worried what I might do in my life vocationally. Now I wondered if that even mattered, given the uncertain length of life itself.

Earlier attempts at reading the Bible by myself had left me confused. � e people included in its stories aren’t examples of strong moral character. � at con-fused and disappointed me because I had thought that a person who knew God would have to be very good. � e only really good person I found in the Bible was God; He was forever going after people when they got into trouble, like lost sheep.

I began to go to a church to learn more about God. I got to know people who were much like me, though at many di� erent stages of life. We worshipped together, listening to Bible readings and sermons and then singing and praying to God in response. I saw that they believed that God is, and that He was good to them. � ey trusted Him. � ey also disobeyed Him and got into trouble, but God seemed to be the person they counted on for for-giveness and life. � ey thanked Him for life’s good and they asked Him for help with life’s bad.

In that community of faith, I began to believe in God. I still had many worries, but I found that I could ask God for help. I no longer felt so alone in the world. I learned to trust that God is still at work in life cre-atively, providing for us generously and protecting us from danger. I came to believe that God’s greatest gift to us is His Son, Jesus, for He is true God and true man, come to restore us to faith in God our Creator.

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How I arrived at my faith

A stunning view of the Jumbo Pass was captured in this photo by Nelson’s Steve Ogle, who won second place in the Landscape category of Wildsight’s Jumbo photo contest. Photo by Steve Ogle

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Valley ChurchesValley ChurchesLAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, May 5th, 10:30 a.m.: “Multiply: � e Disciple and the Bible”

� e Lord’s Supper will be served.Pastor Trevor ministering.

“K.I.D.S.” Church provided for children age 3 to Grade 1 and Grades 2 to Grade 5 during the morning service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRYANGLICAN-UNITED

9:00 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater9:30 a.m.: God’s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere

7:00 p.m.: Workshop at St. Peter’s, WindermereReverend Laura Hermakin

110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.ca

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLYSunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere

250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHSaturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere.

Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167

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

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

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPSunday 10 a.m. Worship service

Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTSWorship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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� e logs used were sent up the river to Golden’s mill in exchange for shingles and building supplies.

While it was originally furnished with makeshift seating, St. Mark’s Church opened in June 1896.

Framed in the historic church, dated from � ursday, June 18th, 1896, is a letter from one church wife to another which was sent in prepara-tion for the grand opening.

“� e church is to be � nished for Sunday and to celebrate the opening the ladies that were at the service last Sunday proposed I have a lunch after the service is over,” reads the letter. “And for fear you do not get word any other way, I thought I would send this note for we want everyone to turn out and make as large a congregation as possible.”

Not long after Agnes’s vision of a Presbyte-rian church became a reality, she became ill and passed away, shortly after the birth of her � fth child in 1903. Agnes’s body was the second to be buried at St. Mark’s cemetery, and the Pirie fam-ily moved back to Ontario that same year.

After many years passed, the building be-came an Anglican church, and remained a land-mark for decades after weekly service ceased. � e church is still used for funeral and wedding ser-vices on occasion.

� e church was restored in 1990 with support from local volunteers and the B.C. Heritage trust. � e cemetery was revamped, and the building was renovated and repaired.

Six years later in 1996, St. Mark’s hosted a cen-tenary celebration of the church, an event which drew more than 250 people.

Since then, the church has been aesthetically maintained. To avoid vandalism, the church doors remain unlocked, allowing passers by to take a peek without breaking in.

. . . ‘Church’ from page 8

OLD FAITHFUL — St. Mark’s Church has stayed well looked after thanks to volunteer e� orts. Photo by Dan Walton

Columbia Valley Rockies returning player Damon Raven, right, has his height measured by volunteer Madison Ukass during a Rock-ies Spring Camp � tness session at the Invermere Curling Club on Satur-day, April 27th. Below, Rockies hopefuls compete in a scrimmage game at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

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