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Free Movies
The District of Invermere is in the holiday spirit this Christmas season. They are showing free movies at the Community Hall throughout the holidays. There are 9 different movies showing over 8 days, some in the evening and some during the day. It all begins with ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ on Wednesday, December 21 at 7 pm. All the movies have been carefully selected for our enjoyment. It will be fun for all ages. Check the ad on page 3 for the rest of the movies and the dates and times of the screenings.
Dear Santa
“Again this year I am requesting a slim body and a fat bank account. I respectfully request that you do not continue to get them backwards.”
Christmas Eve Fireworks
The folks of Wilmer are holding their an-nual Fireworks Celebration on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 at 8 pm. Eve-ryone is invited to Conrad Kain Memorial Park at the Community Hall to hang out at
the bonfires, enjoy free hot chocolate and watch a great fireworks display. Go a bit early so you can enjoy some fan-tastic Christmas light displays on your way and you will need time to get parked. The fireworks are totally funded by your dona-tions. Merry Christmas.
Ultimate Fighting
Get down to the Copper City Saloon in the Best Western Invermere Inn on Friday, December 30 for an Ultimate Fight Night. Rhonda Rousey returns to take on Amanda Nunes. It will be very exciting. The main card begins at 8 pm and DJ XXII will follow. Grab some friends and enjoy a great night out.
See You in January
This is the last issue of The Valley Peak for 2016. I will be taking a week off between Christmas and New Year. As always, that year flew by. Fifty-one issues of ‘The Beau-tiful Columbia Valley’s Entertainment Guide’. Thanks to my advertising clients, delivery people, printers, article contributors, proof-readers and of course, you, the readers.
December 22, 2016-January 4, 2017 Volume 14 Issue 52
Where are this year’s World Junior Hockey Championships being held? (Answer on page 7)
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MERRY CHRISTMAS & a
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NEW YEAR!
Have a Safe & Happy
Holiday Season.
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Holiday Yoga
Mountain Om Yoga & Wellness Studios has some special events happening during the holidays. Yoga is very beneficial and the folks at Mountain Om know how to make it a pleasant, fulfilling experience every time. Check the ad on page 9 for upcoming spe-cial events and go to the website www.invermerewellness.ca to see the full schedule of sessions and classes through the season.
Riddliculous
How aware are you of your surroundings? Here is a quick quiz. Which two letters of the alphabet do not appear on a telephone dial/number pad? Do books have their even-numbered pages on the left or the right? On a standard traffic light, is green on the top or bottom? See page 9.
Forgotten Reindeer
Not many people really liked that other reindeer, named Olive. You know, ‘Olive, the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names.’
Christmas Worship Services
The Alliance Church hosts 3 services on Christmas Eve, starting with a ‘Mountaintop Service’ at 2 pm on top of the hill at Panorama Resort. Then at 6 pm there is a Candlelight Ser-vice at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church (just behind Sobeys). It is a beauti-ful service of worship with Christmas Car-ols, love and fellowship. A final Mountain Service at the Great Hall at Panorama begins at 8:15 pm. Everyone is invited to join in celebrating the true meaning of Christmas at all the services.
Telling Our Life Stories
The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is offering a free, weekly, 9-workshop program on Friday mornings, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, beginning January 6. The program will help you refresh and re-call the memories and events of your life through writing and sharing your stories with others. It will be fun. You must pre-register as the program is limited to 10 participants. Contact Leanne at 250-341-5683 or by emailing [email protected].
Catering Services
Planning a gathering for the holidays? Anne
and Brandi Riches can supply amazing food
for any size party. Book early for Christmas.
250-342-1679.
For Sale
Older Speed Queen Dryer. Works well.
Open to offers. 250-342-6451.
For Rent
Versatile, inexpensive, licensed Lounge
suitable for up to 120 people. Invermere
District Curling Centre. 250-342-3315. _____
Hall rental and catering. Royal Canadian
Legion, Invermere. Reasonable rates.
250-688-0640. ______
Hot Tub Rentals, Diamond Heating & Spas,
250-342-7100. _____
Windermere Community Hall. Upgraded.
Lots of features. Call 778-526-0092. _____
Hot Tub Rentals. Valley Spas.
250-342-3922.
Services
Shuttle Service. Blazin’ Trailz. Travel safely
this holiday season. 250-688-6135. _____
LIVELAUGHLASH, Certified Eyelash Artist.
Affordable lashes- Classic, Volume,
Coloured sets.
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Ron & Deb’s Dog Walking Service. Park
walk, 1 hour, any time, any day.
250-270-0303. _____
Professional Spa Maintenance, weekly,
bi-weekly. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922 _____
Shannon's Blinds & Designs. Covering the
Valley one window at a time. 250-342-5749.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Saturday, December 31 5 pm to 10 pm
3 Course Dinner-$36 First Course:
Choice of Mixed Greens,
Strawberry Brie or Caesar Salad.
Main Course:
6 oz. Nova Scotia Lobster Tail with
Homemade Stuffing, Sautéed Aspara-
gus, Mashed Potatoes & Garlic Toast.
Dessert:
Chocolate Mousse topped with
Whipped Cream.
Main Course Only-$26
REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE
Great Gluten-Free Menu Options Reservations Call 250-342-8885
NEW
YEAR’S
EVE
From Conception
to Kindergarten! Tuesday-Saturday
10 am-5 pm
250-342-3322
GIFT WRAPPING All Occasions
By Donation to the Christmas Bureau
Parkside Place
#112, 809 7th Ave, Invermere
Sushi Jan 18
Occupational First Aid Level 1 Jan 21
Business Excellence Fundamentals
Jan 23 – Mar 13
Spanish Level 1 Jan 23 – Feb 8
Leadership Bootcamp Jan 24 – Apr 4
Excel Level 1 Jan 24 & 26
Reiki Certificate Level 1 Jan 27-29
250-342-9540
KARAOKE New year’s WEEKEND
Friday, December 30
Saturday, December 31
Drink Specials-Lots of Fun
UFC 207 Amanda Nunes VS. Ronda Rousey Main Card starts at 8PM with DJ XXII to follow
Robservations
Woo hoo! The last Robservations of 2016! Two weeks off from writing. A nice relief. Anyway, thanks to everyone who reads this stuff and mentions it to me. You are inspiring. Here are a few of my thoughts on living with some happiness. Be nice to everyone. It feels great. Eliminate some negativity from your life. It is crazy how many folks will complain end-lessly about things that have no relevance in their lives. Increase your positive thoughts. We all live a million miracles every day; we just don’t see them. I live in a house with hot water and food. That’s pretty awesome really. Do daily random acts of kindness. Making a bit of a difference in someone’s day can make a huge difference in your day. Forgive it. Just let those bad things go. Love people, not objects. A new friend will bring you a lot more joy than a new toy. As will an old friend. Continue reading The Valley Peak. It’s always good for a smile. Have a great Christmas and holiday sea-son. See you in 2017!
Stages of Santa
Men go through three phases of Santa Claus. First he believes in Santa. Next he doesn’t believe in Santa. Then he is Santa Claus. Many of us hit a fourth stage when we look like Santa.
Horsethief Happenings
Live Music Mondays brings local legend ‘Big Eli B’ and his Blues Band to the Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium from 7 to 9 pm on Boxing Day, Monday, December 26. That will be a great evening during the holiday season. New Year’s Eve brings karaoke to the Horse on Saturday, December 31. Ring in the New Year singing songs and celebrat-ing a new beginning for 2017.
New Family Restaurant
The Skookum Inn Gas Station has opened up the restaurant with new staff and a cook from the past. Norma is back behind the wheel. Reviews have been great so far. They are offering up good old-fashioned home-style meals in a comfortable setting. Stop in and enjoy a tasty and affordable dining experience. You can order takeout at 778-526-5262.
Skookum Inn
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Answers are
hidden within
ads in this issue.
Enjoy your
search!
1. Who was married to Jesus’s mother Mary?
2. What was used as a crib for baby Jesus?
3. What is the name of the Christian period leading to Christmas?
4. In which town was Christ born?
5. Who visited the Christ child at the feast of Epiphany?
6. Which Saint is also called Santa Claus?
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Happy New Year!
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6 Weekly Workshops for Beginners
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Join Us for
FREE WORKSHOPS
FREE MOVIES Invermere Community Hall
Wednesday, December 21, 7 pm
Christmas Vacation
Thursday, December 22, 10 am
Merry Madagascar & Shrek the Halls
Friday, December 23, 7 pm
Elf
Monday, December 26, 10 am
A Christmas Story
Tuesday, December 27, 10 am
Megamind
Wednesday, December 28, 7 pm
Batman vs Superman
Thursday, December 29, 10 am
Kung Fu Panda
Friday, December 30, 10 am
Rise of the Guardians
5. Wise Men
4 www.valleypeak.ca Email [email protected] Call 250-341-7243 December 22, 2016-January 4, 2017
Watson’s Waddle
This is a crazy season. You folks call it Christ-mas. There are bright lights, strange songs, loud noises, weird decorations and char-acters everywhere. People even bring trees, my favourite pee-ing places, right into their homes and busi-nesses. I seem to recall last year that a new bed and a couple of toys came into my life around this time. I wonder what will hap-pen this year. Rob has been pretty good. He knows that sudden movements and noises startle me so he lets me stay pretty close to him when we are out and about. Everyone seems to have treats these days and I would love to eat them all but Rob seems to claim the baked goods while letting me have the doggie treats. Please pay attention to your pets through the holidays. It can be a scary and stress-ful time. Remind us that we are cared for with a little scritch or a friendly few words. It will make a huge difference to your pet.
What Year Was It?
The Vietnam War ended, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, the VHS and laser printers were introduced, Saturday Night Live and Wheel of Fortune debuted and Tiger Woods was born. Bruce Springsteen re-leased ‘Born to Run’, ‘Tommy’ reached the theatres and the Bic disposable razor was invented. What year was it? See page 11.
Pretty Witty
My friend attended the Special Olympics. He said the events were great but he could never find a parking spot anywhere near the place.
Sing in the New Year
The Whitehouse Pub is hosting karaoke all weekend for New Years. Stop in Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31 for some awesome entertainment. Become part of the entertainment and belt out a few tunes yourself. Enjoy a couple of great evenings with friends bringing back all your favourite songs. Have some fun at the Whitehouse this year and next.
From Conception
to Kindergarten! Tuesday-Saturday
10 am-5 pm
250-342-3322
MERRY CHRISTMAS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Parkside Place
#112, 809 7th Ave, Invermere
Gel & Acrylic
Judy 250-341-5245 Days, Evenings and Weekends
SEASON’S
GREETINGS
Open Monday-Friday,
7 am - 4 pm.
Saturday 8 am - 4 pm.
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm.
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS Grilled Reuben/Soup-Mondays
Baby Back Ribs/Baked Beans/Soup-Tues
Prime Rib/Yorkies-Thursday
Wed/Fri.- Changes each week
HOLIDAY & SPECIAL
OCCASION GRIEF
These times can be particularly
hard because of traditions
and memories that may take
you by surprise or spark new
experiences of loss.
Honour the traditions that
are important to you.
It is OK to let go of traditions
that are less important now.
Make new rituals.
Tell people (particularly family
members) what you need.
Remember your physical needs.
If you are having a hard time
with the holidays, we can help.
(250) 688-1143.
CRANBROOK - INVERMERE
PROUD SPONSORS OF THE HSCV
BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM
Women’s Drop-in Counsellng
Women’s Outreach Services
Information of Local Support Services
Children’s Play Area-Lending Library
Practical Workshops & Classes
Open Mon.-Fri., 9 am-noon & 1-4 pm
Telling Our Life Stories Refresh and Recall the
Memories and Events of
Your Life Through Writing
and Sharing with Others
9 FREE WEEKLY WORKSHOPS
FRIDAYS starting January 6
10:30 am-12:30 pm
CBAL Classroom, Invermere
Pre-Registration Required
10 Person Limit
Contact Leanne Brooks
250-341-5683
926 7th Ave, Invermere (Frater Landing)
250-342-4406 or 1-800-433-3606
Annual 'Month of Savings' in December.
A surprise discount when you find...the 'Elf on a Shelf'!
B O U T I Q U E & S P O R T
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS SALE
FANTASTIC DEALS
All through the Holidays
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
3. Manger
6. Nicholas
Merry Christmas
I hope you all have a wonderful time cele-brating the birth of Christ and the love that comes with it. Don’t worry too much about giving and receiving gifts. Just get together with family and/or friends and share your time and your love. Know that you are loved and that people are just happy to be able to hang out with you. Hug your children and remind them that you love them. It will make for a hap-pier Christmas season. And remember that the good spirit that we show between Christmas and New Year’s should also be shown between New Year’s and Christmas (year-round).
Shopping Early
“Why are you in jail?” asked the lawyer. “I was doing my Christmas shopping early this year,” answered Dave. “That isn’t illegal.” “It was before the store opened.”
Why Am I Doing This?
About 3 weeks into my ownership of The Valley Peak I received an email asking what was the point of the paper and men-tioning that they felt it was a waste of time and trees. That was in 2006, 10 years ago. It was a tough beginning. Why do I do it? Well, of course it puts a bit of bread on the table (not a lot, though). It does come with a great lifestyle of keeping in touch with the community and its events. But most importantly, I hope it adds a bit of happiness or provokes some positive thoughts for the readers. Maybe you enjoy the puzzles, riddles, jokes and trivia or maybe you are looking for that upcoming event or activity. And I hope that bit of hap-piness grows throughout your days.
December 22, 2016-January 4, 2017 www.valleypeak.ca Email [email protected] Call 250-341-7243 5
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
HOME SUPPORT
SERVICES
In the Columbia
Valley
NURSING
PERSONAL CARE
HOMEMAKING and More!
Flexible schedules, diverse.
Call 250-426-9066 for Information or
FREE In Home Assessment.
The Columbia Valley Rockies at the
Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena:
Saturday, Dec. 31, 7:30 pm
GOLDEN
ROCKETS
Friday, January 6, 7:30 pm
FERNIE
GHOSTRIDERS
Saturday, January 7
KIMBERLEY
DYNAMITERS
GO
ROCKIES
GO!
UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, December 23, 6:30 pm
ROAST BEEF DINNER
Cribbage, Thursdays, 6:30 pm.
Darts, Saturdays, 2-6 pm.
Texas Hold-Em, Thursdays at 6:30 pm
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
Branch 71, Invermere 250-342-9517
Residential
Commercial
Affordable
Honest
Reliable
Green Cleans
Available
250-879-0121 250-945-4494
Canal Flats to Brisco and Panorama
PASTORS: Lead: Trevor Hagan
Associate: Matt Moore
Sunday, December 25, 10:30 am
CHRISTMAS SERVICE Pastor Trevor ministering The Lord’s Supper will be served
Sunday, January 1, 10:30 am
‘Rain’- Pastor Matt
PASTORS: Lead: Trevor Hagan
Associate: Matt Moore
CHRISTMAS EVE
Saturday, December 24 2 pm-Mountaintop Service (Pano Summit).
6 pm-Candlelight Service ‘GOD SPEAKS’
at the Alliance Church.
8:15 pm-Christmas Eve in the Great Hall
at Panorama.
6 www.valleypeak.ca Email [email protected] Call 250-341-7243 December 22, 2016-January 4, 2017
Station Cheers
The ‘Cheers to the Arts’ promotion at The Station Neighbourhood Pub continues until January 15. A dollar from each pint and three bucks from every jug are being do-nated towards Audio-Visual equipment for the new multi-use community centre in Invermere. So far more than $5,000 has been raised. The owners, Jason and Justin will match the total amount in January. So pick a pint at The Station and you are actually picking a couple bucks right out of J & J’s pockets to donate to the community hall. That sounds like a good plan through the holiday season.
Wish List
“Dear Lord” shouted the boy during bed-time prayers at Grandma’s house. “For Christmas please ask Santa to bring me a telescope, a new bike and a smart phone!” “You don’t have to shout,” said his father, “God isn’t deaf.” “No, but Grandma is.”
Inside ICAN
Snoball, reporting for the ICAN Rescue and Adoption Facility from my warm and loving foster home. Our Facility was SO busy the last couple of weeks! It seems this bitter cold has brought the stray/lost cats out asking for warmth. Thanks to the loving people in our commu-nity we were able to step in and get these cold kitties to safety. Please take a look at our website or Facebook page to see the newest additions looking for a home of their own. If you have a couple hours to spare please call ICAN 250.341.7888 as we need all the help we can get, with such a full house. Have a safe and happy holidays!
Local Shopping
I read a great note from a lady who did all her shopping here in the valley and is very happy with herself. She notes the excellent service, the unique items and the joy of knowing that she has supported our com-munity while finding gifts for her friends and family. And you know the rest. The money stays in the valley for respending, someone might get hired locally, all that stuff. It is a wonderful thing to take the time to get to know and support our fellow community members and their families.
250-409-9663 Fair Prices Quality Workmanship
MERRY CHRISTMAS Antiques ☺ Rarities
Boutique ☺ Vintage
Home Décor ☺ Upcycled Junk
Jonny & Teresa 778-526-5117
4730 Government St. Windermere
Shop where
Santa
Shops!
MERRY CHRISTMAS We have a lot of great gifts and
stocking stuffer ideas.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Phone 250-342-6612 or fax 250-342-6574
Lambert-Kipp
Pharmacy J. Douglas Kipp, B.Sc. (Pharm)
Laura Kipp, Pharm D.
Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm)
WHEEL ALIGNMENT ● INSPECTIONS
RV REPAIRS ● CUSTOM EXHAUST
COOLING SYSTEMS
MERRY CHRISTMAS! 250-342-9316
AUTO
REPAIRS
Found at: AG Valley Foods
Smaller Footprints
Fairmont Pizza
Windermere Family Pantry
Canal Flats Family Pantry
Canal Flats RV
CUSTOM ORDERS
250-341-5185
Sponge Toffee, Chocolate-dipped Sponge
Toffee, Peanut Brittle, Chocolate-dipped
Brownies, Chocolate-dipped Caramels
[email protected] 250-342-7100
FEEL THE CHILL IN THE AIR!!
A WOOD STOVE WILL WARM YOU.
MERRY
CHRISTMAS and
HAPPY NEW YEAR
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Thank you for your support in 2016. We look forward to serving you in 2017!
Call 250-342-6004 or go to www.backdoorwinecellar.com
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Thank you to all of our Customers
for an unbelievable 2016.
We look forward to serving you
even better in 2017!
Open Late
Mon-Fri 8 am-7:30 pm
Saturday 8 am-6 pm
Sunday 9 am-6 pm
WHERE WAS I?
Can you guess where this photo was taken?
Answer on page 11
December 22, 2016-January 4, 2017 www.valleypeak.ca Email [email protected] Call 250-341-7243 7
Rockies Hockey
The Columbia Valley Rockies played a great game last Saturday against Golden, resulting in a 5-2 victory. It was a fast-skating, hard-fought battle with some solid goaltending. Good job guys. The Rockies finish the calendar year host-ing the Golden Rockets on Saturday, De-cember 31. Going to the game will be a great way to start your New Year’s Eve celebration. Fernie and Kimberley will be in town on Friday and Saturday, January 6 and 7. Come on out and enjoy some good, enter-taining live hockey right here in Invermere. Last week’s 50/50 draw was over $300, a nice bonus for a lucky fan.
Canadian Sports Trivia Answer
This year’s World Junior Hockey Champi-onship is being held right here in Canada beginning on Boxing Day. All games will be played at the Bell Centre in Montreal and the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Go Canada go!
Mall Santas
What happens after your third mall Santa visit with the kids? You become Santa Claustrophobic.
Edgewater Basic Computers
A call to Edgewater residents who want to learn some basic computer skills. The Co-lumbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is offering a free, 6-week program for be-ginners. The workshops run every Mon-day, 5:15-7:15 pm, beginning on January 16, 2017. You can get more information or get regis-tered by contacting Leanne at 250-341-5683 or email [email protected].
FREE MOVIES INVERMERE HALL
SEE PAGE 3
SEASON’S GREETINGS DEAN HUBMAN
1346 Industrial Rd #3, Bay #3, Invermere, BC
Thanks for your support in 2016!
May 2017 be prosperous for all!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
HAPPY NEW YEAR Party Supplies & Helium
Art & Craft Supplies
Giftware & Toys
Books for All Ages
& Much More!
New stock arrives weekly. If we don’t have it we will be happy to get it.
We accept special orders too!
Across from the Invermere Post office
Sunday Noon-4 pm
Monday Noon-5 pm
Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Closed Christmas Day
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PROUDLY PRINTING THE VALLEY PEAK
www.peacockembroidery.ca email: [email protected]
MERRY CHRISTMAS From Our Family to Yours...
Open Daily 7 am - 8 pm HAVE AN A-MAZE-ING CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS Have a wonderful season.
HAPPY NEW YEAR Thanks for your patronage in 2016
www.shamrockbarber.com
Patrick A.
Meehan 250-341-5745
8 www.valleypeak.ca Email [email protected] Call 250-341-7243 December 22, 2016-January 4, 2017
WHERE’S THE PUCK? Draw in where you think the puck should be for a chance to win hockey tickets and other great prizes!
Drop entries off at ‘Smaller Footprints’ in downtown Invermere or at ‘Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream Parlour’
The Rockies host the Golden Rockets Saturday, December 31 to finish off 2016.
In the New Year, the Fernie Ghostriders are in town on Friday, January 6 and the Kimberley Dynamiters
visit on Saturday, January 7. Come on out and support local Junior Hockey.
All Entries will be placed in a monthly draw to win 2 Golf Passes at ‘The Ridge at Copper Point’
250-345-6233
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3. Advent
Be It Resolved
Happy New Year everyone! I am happy that we got through 2016. It has been a crazy year that went by very quickly. What will you be resolving on New Year’s Eve? People love to make resolutions to change their lives. Personally, I have never found it to work very well for me. I am more likely to reflect on last year and try to highlight my highlights while contem-plating my low points. We all make mis-takes. I just want to be a good person, kind, giv-ing, forgiving, helpful, supportive and all that stuff. That is what makes me feel good. I am also working on avoiding stressful situations. Just say ‘No’ and walk away to live a happier and longer life.
Riddliculous Answer
(From page 2) ‘Q’ and ‘Z’, Left, Bottom.
Christmas Credit
Why is Christmas like time at the office? You do all the work and some fat old guy in a suit takes all the credit.
Good Soup for You
The Edgewater Seniors do not hold a ‘Soup and Bun’ luncheon in December. We will have to wait until the last Friday of January. But if you are craving incredible soup, stop by Kootenay Coffee Works & Soup Co. next to Bavin Glass near the crossroads. They offer a choice of two delicious home-made soups every day. They produce about 200 different soup flavours through-out the year. They also have amazing lunch specials. The prime rib on Thursdays is fantastic and most often sells out so get there early.
Gift Wrapping
Don’t forget about the great gift wrapping service at ‘Smaller Footprints Children’s Boutique’. Janice does a pretty fancy job with the gifts. The service will continue year-round by donation to the Christmas Bureau. Thanks to everyone who donates time and effort to help our community.
Great Dinner
Remember to get your reservations for the Rocky River Grill lobster dinner on New Year’s Eve. It will be an incredible meal and the perfect way to close off 2016.
December 22, 2016-January 4, 2017 www.valleypeak.ca Email [email protected] Call 250-341-7243 9
FIREWORKS CHRISTMAS EVE WILMER 8 PM
250-342-3004
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE NOW! Early Bird prices in effect
until January 15, 2017.
OPEN
Monday to
Saturday
8:30 am to
5:30 pm
► CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS
► WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT
► TIRE SERVICES ►Brakes, mufflers, suspensions, air conditioning,
propane conversion, fuel injection and more!
250-342-9424 or [email protected]
TATTING (MAKING LACE)
Are you a tatter?
Would you like to learn how to make
beautiful lace?
Are you curious about this technique
and/or have you had a relative that
tatted and gave you their shuttles and/or
a selection of the work?
You are invited to come to our tatting
group in Columbia Ridge at
the Community Centre.
We call ourselves the
We gather every 1st & 3rd Tuesday
January 3 & 17, February 7 & 21,
March 7 & 21, and April 4 & 18.
Noon to 4 pm.
Drop ins are always welcome.
For more information please contact
Tess at 250-349-5400 or
email [email protected]
SEASON’S
GREETINGS!
417-10th Avenue
Chisel Peak Centre Phone 250-342-8877
Fax 250-342-8897
Cell/emergency 250-342-5129
Email [email protected]
European Christmas Goodies MERRY CHRISTMAS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Monday-Saturday 9 am-6 pm.
KONIG MEAT& SAUSAGE COMPANY
Downtown Invermere
250-341-9661
Daily Lunch
Specials
THE STATION NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
SUPPORT the NEW HALL We are donating $1 from every
Pint & $3 from every Jug
ordered until January 15 to
Arts Equipment for the New
Columbia Valley Centre
CHEERS TO THE ARTS
$5k
$25k
$10k
$15k
$20k
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4,437 pints
242 jugs
$5,163 so far
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MERRY
CHRISTMAS!
HAPPY NEW
YEAR!
Mountain Om YOGA & WELLNESS STUDIO
Happy Holidays Hope to see you for our special events:
Tues., December 20, 6:30-7:45 pm, by donation
Take your pick from two classes:
Candlelight Yoga or
Circle of Light Meditation
All proceeds go to food bank!
Tues., Dec. 27, 7-9 pm, $30 Deep Relaxation - Mini Retreat
Sat., Dec. 31, 12-3 pm, $35 Fresh Start - Mini Retreat
For more details or to see our
holiday yoga schedule:
invermerewellness.ca or
Call 250-270-0056
4. Bethlehem
10 www.valleypeak.ca Email [email protected] Call 250-341-7243 December 22, 2016-January 4, 2017
There’s the Puck
Congratulations to young Myles Messer of Calgary on winning last week’s ‘Where’s the Puck’ contest. Myles receives a free large Fairmont pizza, 2 passes to Coy’s Par 3 and 2 tickets to any Rockies game. It’s easy to win folks and there are some great prizes. Go to page 8 for more infor-mation.
The Year It Was
(From page 4) In 1977, a new house was worth $39,300, average annual income was $14,100 and a car cost $4,250. Iron Maiden was formed, the SS Edmund Fitz-gerald sank and oil reached $13 a barrel.
Looking Good
We were sitting in the pub having a bever-age when my friend pointed at 2 old drunks and said, “That’s us in 10 years.” “That’s a mirror you idiot.”
5 Tips to Happy Holidays
The holiday season can be very stressful. We often tend to lose focus on the things that are really important. Here are a few helpful tips. Turn off the news. It’s bad. Be in love with everyone and everything. Remember that the best things in life are not things at all. Donate, give away or recycle any and all clutter. Take a break from everything. A real break. Hopefully you will have a chance to try any of these tips and reduce your seasonal stress.
Perfect Ice
I have been out on the lake a little bit and yes, it is incredible this year. It froze quickly with no wind or snow so it is very smooth. Perfect for skating and lots of folks are already taking advantage of that. It is pretty thick already as well. I have seen a few vehicles on the lake around fishing shacks lately (I am not suggesting you drive on the lake). It measured 11 inches down by Kinsmen Beach on Satur-day afternoon. Lake Windermere is a wonderful winter playground with many different users. Take advantage of it this winter. Have fun and please clean up your mess and be respectful of other users.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
CALL 250-342-3315
email [email protected]
CALL FOR AVAILABLE ICE TIMES
District of InvermereDistrict of Invermere
Notice to All Dog OwnersNotice to All Dog Owners
All dogs over the age of four months
residing in the District of Invermere
require an annual dog license,
from January 1 to December 31.
Licensing allows Animal Control Services
to contact you as soon as possible if your
animal has been impounded or if the
animal has been injured as a result of
traffic or other causes.
If you live within the District of Invermere
and own a dog, please drop by the
municipal office at your earliest
convenience to pick up a dog tag.
Fees are as follows:
UNSPAYED FEMALE DOG $35.00
UNNEUTERED MALE DOG $35.00
SPAYED FEMALE DOG $15.00
NEUTERED MALE DOG $15.00
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Dog Licenses
The new year brings the need for a new dog tag from the District of Invermere. The tag allows them to find you if your dog is found out on its own some day. It is quite handy really. The cost is reasonable at $15 for dogs that have been fixed or $35 for dogs that are ‘unaltered’. Stop in at the District office to pick up your new tag soon.
Where I Was
The photo on page 6 shows a couple very bright bicycles on the top of a van. It is a float from this year’s ‘Light Up’ parade in Invermere. Thanks to all the folks who put floats in the parade.
Which are You?
If the people of the world were broken down into two groups, producers and con-sumers, which would you be? Are you out there contributing to the world, trying to make it a bit better place to be? Are you raising up others, both physically and emotionally? Or are you taking from the world, trying to make yourself a bit richer and more impor-tant? Are you raising yourself up at the cost of others? That is a question that we all need to an-swer for ourselves. It can seem tough to be a good person.
Airport Decorations
Why should there be mistletoe in every airport throughout the whole year? So you can kiss your luggage goodbye.
Pure White
I really love the perfection after a fresh snowfall. You know, that undisturbed whiteness in the trees, on the ground, cov-ering the vehicles; you know, everywhere. Leaving those first tracks, walking, driving,
skiing, sledding, even shoveling (sadly) is a pleasant experience. Watson and I just experienced it with a late night walk. Happy winter everyone.
Curling Centre
The Invermere District Curling Centre has been having a busy season. Thank you to all the groups that have been utilizing the facility and learning about curling. Coming up in January is the Bonspiel on the Lake, happening on the 20, 21 and 22 of the month. It is a huge event that puts 64 teams out on the lake ice by Kinsmen Beach. It is a very unique event and Invermere does it right. Watch for it in the new year.
A Little Green
I received a great Christmas card that of-fered a ‘green’ suggestion on the back. “Many dishes, such as casseroles and frozen meals do not really require a pre-heated oven. Just place the dish in the oven and turn it on and you are saving energy.”
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Local Celebrities
22 Niclole Pawlak, Andrea Salzbrenner
23 Jen Tagg, Holly Reid,
Jim & Margaret Larrabee anniversary
24 Nicole Godlien
25 Linda Blakley, Dale Wilker,
Colleen Weatherhead
26 Heike Hirsher
27 Frank Blakley, Jake Cameron
29 Tim Baes, Soren Douglas-Neudorf
30 Tyral Weber, Andrea Vanderzwan,
Jenny Hochheiden
31 David Tross, Shelby Jansen,
Margot Cain, Mya Spencer
1 Pam Verge, Stan Perry,
Abigail Larrabee
4 Art & Joan Galbraith anniversary.
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Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm.
3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7 pm. Located in Library Basement.
Museum Hours
Tuesday 10 am-4 pm.
Thrift Store Hours
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.
Invermere Library hours
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm.
Wednesday, 10 am-8 pm.
Radium Library Hours
Tuesday, 6-8 pm. Wed, Thurs. 1-4 pm
Saturday, 10 am–1 pm.
Purcell Mountain Painters
On Facebook
Invermere Camera Club
On Facebook
Every Thursday Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416.
Carpet Bowling & more. Radium Hall, 1:30-4 pm Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113.
Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 6-10 pm.
Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $35, 6:30 pm. Columbia A.A., Women, Fairmont, Lion’s Den, 7:15
pm, 688–6050.
‘Name That Tune’, Copper City Saloon, 8 pm. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm.
2nd Thursday of Every Month
Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232.
3rd Thursday of Every Month
Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting at Heritage
Inn in Cranbrook at 7 pm.
Every Friday Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 11 am. 270-0456. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm.
Family History Help, Fairmont, 3-5 pm, 250-270-0299.
Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm. Bingo, Shuswap Band Hall, 7 pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8
pm. 342-2424.
Last Friday of Every Month
Soup & Bun Luncheon, Edgewater Legion, noon.
Every Saturday
Lego Club, all ages, Radium Library, 10 am-noon.
Storytime, Invermere Library 11 am. 342-6416. Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 2-6 pm.
Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228.
Edgewater-Horsethief Creek Pub shuttle, 6 pm to close. Crib, Edgewater Legion, 7:30 pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.
Every Sunday
Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299.
Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am.
Caesar Sunday at The Station Neighbourhood Pub. Lutheran Service, Christ Church Trinity, 1:30 pm.
Carpet Bowling & more. Radium Hall, 1:30-4 pm.
Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.
Every Monday
Senior Singalong, 10 am, Columbia Gardens.
Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 11 am. 270-0456.
Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm. Bereavement Support Group, Hospice Office, 6 pm.
Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266.
Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255.
Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 7:30 pm. 270-0456.
3rd Monday Every Month
Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Hospital Boardroom.
Every Tuesday
Card Games & more. Radium Hall, 1:30-4 pm. Drop-in curling, 2-4 pm.
Pasta Night, Best Western Invermere Inn.
Meditation, 7 pm, Allison, Mountain Om Yoga & Wellness Studio, Free for seniors and ages 13-17.
Cubs & Beavers, 6-7 pm, J. A. Laird. 341-3983.
Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.
1st Tuesday of Every Month
MS Support Group, 7 pm, Christ Church Trinity.
1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month
OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth
control, STI tests. 6:30-8:30 pm. 688-6787.
Every Wednesday
Columbia Valley Play Association, ages 0-school,
Invermere Community Hall, free, 9-11 am.
Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 11 am. 270-0456. Rotary Club of Invermere, Curling Centre, 11:45 am.
Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm.
Junior Curling, 4-5 pm.
Ladies Curling, 6:30 pm. Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm.
Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 7:30 pm. 270-0456.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.
1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month
Radium Rotary, Meet on Higher Ground, 8 am.
December 21, Wednesday
‘Christmas Vacation’, Invermere Hall, 7 pm.
December 22, Thursday
‘Merry Madagascar’ & ‘Shrek the Halls’, Invermere Community Hall, 10 am.
December 23, Friday
Roast Beef Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm. ‘Elf’, Invermere Hall, 7 pm.
December 24, Saturday
Mountaintop Worship, Panorama Ski Hill, 2 pm Candlelight Worship, Service, Alliance Church, 6 pm.
Fireworks, Conrad Kain Park, Wilmer, 8 pm.
Mountain Service, Great Hall, Panorama, 8:15 pm.
December 25, Sunday
Christmas Day.
December 26, Monday
‘A Christmas Story’, Invermere Hall, 10 am.
Big Eli B Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.
December 27, Tuesday
‘Megamind’, Invermere Hall, 10 am.
Deep Relaxation, Mountain Om, 7-9 pm.
December 28, Wednesday
‘Batman vs Superman’, Invermere Hall, 7pm.
December 29, Thursday
‘Kung Fu Panda’, Invermere Hall, 10 am.
December 30, Friday
‘Rise of the Guardians’, Invermere Hall, 10 am.
UFC, Copper City Saloon, 8 pm. Karaoke, Whitehouse.
December 31, Saturday
New Year’s Eve.
Fresh Start, Mountain Om, noon-3 pm.
Lobster Dinner, Rocky River Grill, 5-10 pm. Rockies host Golden Rockets, 7:30 pm.
Karaoke, Horsethief Creek Pub.
Karaoke, Whitehouse Pub.
January 6, Friday
Rockies host Fernie Ghostriders, 7:30 pm.
January 7, Saturday
Rockies host Kimberley Dynamiters, 7:30 pm.
12 www.valleypeak.ca Email [email protected] Call 250-341-7243 December 22, 2016-January 4, 2017
FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS
Lunch ’til Late
Kitchen Open
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11 pm Fri/Sat
Big eli b blues band Monday, December 26, 7-9 pm
New year’s eve Saturday, December 31
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MERRY CHRISTMAS &
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
from our Staff to you.
Call 250-342-6226 or
1-877-342-6226 Email [email protected] Conveniently located in Athalmer
Thanks for your
patronage in 2016.
May 2017 bring you joy
and success.
1. Joseph