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Vol. 10/Issue 22 Your Weekly Source for News and Events May 31, 2013

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Pump prices plaguing B.C. driversBy Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

Every driver in the province is feeling the pinch at the pump, as the anticipated jump in gasoline prices that came before the May long weekend was followed by an-other increase.

At a large Suncor facility in Edmonton, regular spring maintenance led to the discovery of corroded gas lines — a hazard that required immediate attention.

“When an Alberta refinery sneezes, B.C. catches the cold,” said Keith Schaefer, editor and publisher at Oil and Gas Investments. “We’ve had not just regular refinery turnaround, but we had an unplanned outage at Suncor.”

He said that there’s no shortage of crude oil in Can-ada; however, without refining, the abundance has mini-mal impact on the price at the pump.

“Even though we’re super close to some of the largest

concentrations of oil on the planet, it doesn’t matter — we’re basically competing against foreign buyers for our own cheap crude,” he said. “There’s no local discount.”

Because foreign businesses have access to Canadian crude at fair market prices, drivers won’t be relieved by a stockpiled supply later in the season, Mr. Schaefer said.

“We’re swimming in unusable crude; that doesn’t translate to cheap gasoline because we export so much more than we used to.”

Petro-Canada, a consumer marketing brand of Sun-cor Energy, hosts a blog about gasoline and the costs at www.pumptalk.ca.

“The turnaround and additional work has been com-pleted safely and successfully,” the website stated on Mon-day, May 27th. “There is no longer any impact to our retail sites in Alberta and all sites previously affected by reduced supply have been replenished and are fully operational.”

Because the refinery was operating at capacity again

by Monday, May 27th, Mr. Schaefer predicted the next price change will be a decrease.

As of press deadline on Wednesday, regular grade gasoline cost $1.439 per litre at Petro-Canada in Inver-mere, and $1.418 at Lucky Strike Gas in Windermere. Boaters could save a few cents on each litre by paying $1.329 at Pete’s Marina.

The national average price of gas per litre as of Wednesday, May 29th was $1.3220, while the average cost in B.C. was $1.4089, compared to $1.3736 one year earlier. Drivers in both Cranbrook and Golden were pay-ing $1.419, while those on the other side of the border in Banff were paying $1.349. The provincial average was slightly above $1.30 at the beginning of May.

Those interested in the financial aspect of the oil and gas industry and for a more comprehensive break-down, can visit Mr. Schaefer’s website at www.oiland-gas-investments.com .

UBCM opts not to get involved in Jumbo petitionBy Steve HubrechtPioneer Staff

The Union of B.C. Municipalities has decided not to get involved in a West Kootenay Ecosociety petition to the B.C. Supreme Court about Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality.

The Nelson-based society, which has been an opponent of Jumbo Glacier Re-sort for more than a decade, filed an application for a judicial review of the resort municipality, arguing that creating a municipality with an appointed mayor and councillors violates the constitution and some provincial statues.

The council of both the Village of Radium Hot Springs and the District of Invermere sent letters to the union about the petition in the months after the ap-plication was filed— Invermere council asking the union to intervene and Radium council asking the union not to.

Union president Mary Sjostrom wrote both municipalities back on Thursday, May 9th, saying the union would stay out of the matter.

“We normally don’t get involved (in legal matters) at this stage, but mainly the union executive chose not to get involved because it is not a local government filing the petition and we represent local governments,” said Ms. Sjostrom, adding that when the union does intervene in legal matters involving its member munici-palities, it typically does so during the appeals stage.

“It could have been different if it was one of our members filing the applica-tion” she said. “But it was a society.”

Invermere council formally received and filed its letter from the union during its May 14th council meeting while Radium council formally received and filed its letter during its May 22nd council meeting.

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Submitted by Cpl. G. D. SimpsonColumbia Valley RCMP

Ongoing vandalism

Columbia Valley RCMP have contin-ued to receive complaints of vandalism to signs and property in the area. Someone with a can of red spray paint has been damaging private and public signs and property by spray painting them with symbols and often crude or vulgar words — an indication of their level of maturity! These crimes are reportedly taking place overnight under the cover of darkness. Po-lice are asking anyone with any informa-tion regarding these senseless acts, or anyone who wit-nesses any suspicious activity in this regard, to contact them or Crimestoppers.

• On Friday, May 24th at 9:26 a.m., Columbia Val-ley RCMP received dispatch of a break and enter that oc-curred in the 7000 block of Main Street in Radium Hot Springs. The complainant reported that someone had entered the shop sometime on Wednesday night. There was no damage and there did not appear to be anything missing. He advised that he believed it had been a couple who had entered the building as it appeared that they had engaged in adult activity inside the building. There was a mess left in the bathroom of the building; however, it had since been cleaned up by the complainant. The complainant also cleaned up the inside of the shop and there was no suitable evidence left behind. He advised there had been money left outside of the safe and that it had not been stolen. The complainant had later spoken to a young female who was walking in the area; however, she fled on foot before he could obtain any further infor-mation. Investigation is ongoing.

• On Sunday, May 26th at 3:55 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP detachment members were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident approximately 2.5 kilometers past the Panorama Resort on the forest service road. A 23-year-old male and 21-year-old female were travelling on the road when they attempted to turn around, and while in reverse, the vehicle appeared to have rolled backwards into Toby Creek. The force of the currrent caused the 1997 Honda Civic to roll over at least twice before coming to rest upright. The female was then able to exit the vehicle and go for help. Upon arrival, the

RCMP were not able to locate the male. A search team consisting of Panorama and Windermere fire departments, and the Columbia Valley, Kimberley and Golden Search and Rescue teams was sent out. El-bow River Helicopters and the Columbia Valley RCMP was also deployed and the male was later located trapped outside the vehicle, deceased. The BC Coroners’ Ser-vice as well as the Columbia Valley RCMP are working collaboratively to investigate this tragic incident.

• On Saturday, May 25th at 10:15 p.m. while conducting patrols, Columbia Valley RCMP observed a driver fuelling up his vehicle at the Invermere Petro-Canada

whom they recognized as a novice driver without the “N” displayed on his vehicle. Police turned around to speak with the driver and noted him pulling out of the station. Police followed him up Athalmer Hill and noted that his driving was somewhat erratic in that he was unable to maintain his speed and was drifting to his right. Police stopped the vehicle in front of Canadian Tire and spoke to the driver roadside. Police could smell alcohol on the driv-er’s breath and advised him that they would be conduct-ing an impaired investigation. The driver was provided the breath demand and complied by providing two samples roadside. Based on the results of these readings, the driver was issued a three-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition.

• On Monday, May 27th at approximately 10:40 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Borden Street in Athalmer. Police at-tended and found that a 55-year-old local male with his 1985 Ford pickup had come out of the Rona parking lot and driven South on 4th Avenue. When entering the in-tersection from the stop sign, a 43-year-old local female was driving her 2006 Nissan Frontier west on Borden and had the right-of-way; however, the two vehicles col-lided. The Nissan’s front end hit the driver’s side tire and front end of the Ford truck. The driver of the Nissan did not have any traffic control devices to follow. The driver of the Ford stated he stopped, but when he went, he couldn’t see because of the fence and building. Mem-bers examined the intersection and found that there is approximately 10 feet of parking lot after the stop sign and that there is perfect visibility of Borden Street before pulling out. A violation ticket was issued to the driver of the Ford for failing to yield after stop. There were no injuries reported in this accident.

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Women’s centre workshops wrap upBy Dan WaltonPioneer Sta�

After branching out from the Family Resource Cen-tre earlier this year, the Women’s Resource Centre in In-vermere recently presented its � rst set of workshops in the valley.

During the week of May 13th to 17th, the Women’s Resource Centre hosted Victims Awareness Workshops in Canal Flats, Invermere and Radium Hot Springs.

“We had three keynotes, and we kept about a half-hour time allotment per speaker per evening,” organizer Dru Wagner explained to � e Pioneer. “One for seniors, one for youth and one for women.”

Each segment included a topical keynote speaker — Janice McGregor on seniors, Shelley Chaney regard-ing youth, and Rachel King covering women. All three speakers presented at each workshop, and were accom-panied by a di� erent lineup of panel members each night who weighed in on the subjects.

“Speakers would spend 10 to 15 minutes with her speech and panel members could interject before the au-dience asked their questions,” said organizer Lisa Ede. “� ere were excellent discussions and some went quite long. People were engaged; they want the centre to host more workshops.”

Keynote speaker Janice McGregor is the manager at Kootenay Savings, and discussed issues of victimization surrounding banking.

“She spoke a lot about banking when you get old-er — scams, powers of attorney, do-not-call numbers, email scams,” Ms. Wagner said. “Really great informa-tion for that.”

During Ms. Chaney’s segments focused around youth, less traditional issues such as “sexting” and cy-berbullying were discussed.

Ms. King, who spoke about women who become

victims, discussed where women can go to seek help and informed the audience of the services available for victims.

With the mix of topics at each presentation, dis-cussions that followed were dependent on the members of the audience. One of the workshops were attended largely by youth who opened up for a very personal dis-cussion, Ms. Wagner said.

“It was interesting for the other adults and seniors to hear that,” she said. “� ey had questions and they got answers, and everyone learned from that in the room.”

Growing up in the digital age is continually creat-ing new challenges, “a growing problem that our youth workers felt needed to be addressed,” Ms. Wagner said.

� e organizers said the discussions were informally held as an open panel, and they noticed stronger en-gagement among smaller audiences.

“People felt very comfortable to sit there and just talk about things. � ey asked questions to each other – not just the keynote speakers or panel,” Ms. Ede said. “Perhaps the smaller group sizes were less intimidating for people to engage in discussion.”

During the workshops, organizers reminded the audience of services o� ered through the Women’s Re-source Centre, such as how to keep children safe.

“It made the audiences realize that these problems are there all the time, and more people need to know the answers,” Ms. Wagner said. “Which is why I think they want us to hold another one.”

Anybody who considers themselves a victim can call the support workers at the centre.

“Start asking us questions and we’ll show you where to go,” she said.

� e Columbia Valley Women’s Resource Centre is located on the lower level of Frater Landing, just below Ko� ee Kweens and adjacent to Interior World, and can be reached at 250-341-3963.


PERSPECTIVE

Frustrated with the Senate

Jumping Jumbo hurdles

By Nicole TriggPioneer Sta�

� e legal infrastructure set up by the Liberal govern-ment in 2012 to support the Mountain Resort Munici-pality of Jumbo Glacier Resort remains intact now that the Premier Christy Clark has led her party to power, despite losing her own seat in the process.

Instead of an NDP provincial government to turn back the tide and rescind the resort’s MRM status — which would have e� ectively disabled the entire project — opponents of Jumbo Glacier Resort are still count-ing on several factors to sway the outcome their way and prevent the resort from ever happening in Jumbo Valley.

Two are lawsuits that question the ethics, morality and basic constitutionality around the Liberal govern-ment’s handling of the resort thus far. � e Ktunaxa First Nation is calling for a judicial review of the Province’s approval of the Master Development Plan, which gave the resort’s proponents the green light to proceed. � e judicial review by the West Kootenay EcoSociety in Nel-son challenges giving municipality status to a wilderness area over which jurisdiction has been given to appointed, not elected, o� cials.

Intervention by the Union of B.C. Municipalities was also counted upon, to question the provincial govern-ment’s interpretation of local governance, which, by many accounts, is seen as being skewed towards business and not democratic principles. Seeing as the UBCM is now bow-ing out of the turmoil, at least for now, opponents have a � nal card up their sleeve — the economic viability, or lack thereof, of a resort perched away in the wilderness, three hours away from a major city centre, on melting glaciers, in uncertain economic times amidst a dying ski indus-try. � e unfortunate aspect of this factor is that it doesn’t kick in until the resort is either semi- or fully constructed, and it’s too late. However, with activities on Farnham al-ready becoming part of the tourism o� erings of the area, for which communities must work together as a region to market, local opposing sides may soon � nd themselves jumping the Jumbo hurdles together.

Dear Editor:

Over the past week, I have heard from constit-uents voicing disgust and displeasure with recent events that have occurred in Ottawa; speci� cally, the issues revolving around Senators Du� y, Wallin, Brazeau and Harb.

I can tell you unequivocally that I am equally up-set over the entire set of events. I do not condone nor tolerate any form of illegal activity, whether criminal or civil in nature. I am frustrated by a set of legislative rules that do not allow us to remove someone from public o� ce for a breach of trust. Furthermore, if a criminal act has been committed and enough evi-dence is gathered, then it should be brought before

the courts for judgement.� e Senate is enshrined in the Constitution. � at

is why we have asked the Supreme Court of Canada whether the reforms we have proposed can be accom-plished by Parliament alone. We have also asked the Court to rule on options for abolishing the Senate completely. Most, if not all pundits, agree that the latter is not likely due to a constitutional challenge. Most amendments can be passed only if identical resolutions are adopted by the House of Commons, the Senate and a two-thirds majority of the provincial legislative assemblies representing at least 50 per cent of the national population.

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LETTERS

Dear Editor:

As spring quickly approaches, and summer is now beginning to peek through the backdoor, I would like to take the time to say thank you (in advance) to all of the hardworking, awesome residents of Co-lumbia Valley for allowing us Albertans and alike to visit your beautiful valley and enjoy the great people, scenery and all of the bless-ings it bestows. Unlike some of the articles of Albertans complaining about tickets in the park or lack of good service in the hospi-tality business or pretty much anything that gets their goat (no pun intended), I would suggest that the majority of Albertans feel very blessed and welcomed by all of the at-tractions that this valley holds.

As a part-time resident, I feel very lucky to have met so many fantastic residents who have not only become great neighbours, but even greater friends. I feel as though this val-ley is my home and I feel welcomed. Now for the apology: on behalf of what I believe to be the majority of Albertans who visit this valley, I apologize for the minority of Albertans who feel that the valley owes them

something and that they can come here with loads of cash and expect to be treated with silver spoons. I apologize for those Albertans who do not take the time to slow down, en-joy Highway 93/95 and see the live animals in their environment, but drive with reck-less abandonment with no regard for other vehicles (B.C. or Alberta). I apologize for those visitors who come to this valley and disrespect all of those around them, whether on a boat launch or while staying at a hotel. � ose who chose to get drunk and be an idiot should stay home! � ere is no room for these people and you have every right to complain about them. We are with you!

After enjoying a part-time residency here for the past seven years, I have seen so many act of kindness by the local residents, people helping each other in life’s troubles. It is refreshing, heartwarming and truly sets this valley ahead of many. � ank you to the local residents who make this place so spe-cial. From an Albertan perspective, there is no better place to be than here.

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Support for letter voicedDear Editor:

(Re: “Icy concerns about Farn-ham”, � e Pioneer, May 24th, 2013) Arnor Larson needs our total support. � e photo attached to his excellent let-ter speaks 1,000 words. Exploitation and destruction of our backcountry continues on a negative path, a� ect-

ing all aspects of tourism — let it be. We must slow down, smell the roses and permit Mother Nature to prevail. Jumbo Glacier Resort leaves me cold. If you hold the future dear for our chil-dren, water comes � rst.

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� is formula, which is outlined in Section 38 of the Constitution Act 1982, is sometimes referred to as the “general amendment procedure” and is known more colloquially as the “7+50. In simple terms, it is not likely to happen. � ere is no room for ignorance of law or procedure when you sit at the highest level of government. We have at our disposal countless le-gal authorities to give us advice and guidance. If you

choose not to accept that advice or guidance then, in my opinion, you live with the consequences.

Any person who holds a public o� ce position, ei-ther elected or appointed, should not only withstand public scrutiny, but stand before the public to explain any short comings. If you can do neither, you should do the honourable thing and quit the position.

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Kicking Horse Co� ee takes second place in Fair Trade contest

By Joshua EstabrooksSpecial to � e Pioneer

Local ca� einated success story, Kicking Horse Co� ee, recently placed second in a national contest presented by Fair Trade Canada. � e Karma campaign was a contest run by the organization that gathered votes from consum-ers across Canada as to what their favourite Fair Trade company is.

Ayuma Premium Coconut Milk took � rst place in the contest with 1,219 votes, followed by Kicking Horse Cof-fee in second with 950 votes. Despite missing out on the top spot for the second year in a row, Kicking Horse Cof-fee is still very pleased to be the top co� ee company in the contest, said Lynn Hodgson, Media Relations for Kicking Horse Co� ee.

“Although we didn’t win this Fair Trade contest, we con-tinue to win with our customers’ ongoing support and loyalty as Canada’s number one organic Fair Trade co� ee. Whether it’s social media, email, in person, by phone or snail mail, we value the overwhelming positive feedback we receive every-day here at the Horse,” Ms. Hodgson told � e Pioneer.

� e company converted to 100 per cent organic fair trade in 2007 and hasn’t looked back since, she said, add-ing that there are a number of positive bene� ts to employ-ing Fair Trade Practices.

“We are now the largest Fair Trade roaster in Canada. All our co� ee is 100 per cent certi� ed fair trade and 100 per cent certi� ed organic. Fair Trade bene� ts the farmer sby guaranteeing them a fair price for their co� ee. � is brings them economic stability and a higher standard of living. It improves their access to loans, provides technical assistance, increases health care, and expands educational

opportunities. While Fair Trade improves the wellbeing of the producers, it is just the beginning of an equitable eco-nomic and social system that Kicking Horse Co� ee sup-ports wholeheartedly.”

Fair Trade also bene� ts the environment by encourag-ing farming and production practices that are sustainable, by minimizing pollutants, pesticides and herbicides, and by en-couraging organic agriculture techniques, said Ms. Hodgson.

“By choosing to be Fair Trade, we give our customers the option to buy according to their principles and values. It assures people that the product they’re buying is ethical, which helps them feel good about themselves. We’ve got all that goodness in our co� ee and it still tastes wicked.”

For more information on the Karma campaign please visit www.fairtrade.ca/karma/.

CRAZY ABOUT KICKING HORSE — Invermere’s Kick-ing Horse Co� ee Company has placed 2nd two years in a row in Fair Trade Canada’s Karma contest. Photo submitted


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A kitchen fire in the rec centre of the Sunchaser Villas in Fairmont Hot Springs forced the evacua-tion of the building on the evening of Monday, May 27th. Contained to the room in which it started, it was safely extinguished without causing any injuries.

Staff at Sunchaser evacuated the building after fire alarm was sounded. The Fairmont Fire Depart-

ment was dispatched to the scene at 6:13 p.m. Upon its arrival, all staff and guests were out of the build-ing. They were allowed to enter after the clearance of the fire department at approximately 9:30 p.m.

“It was a quick response from the Fairmont Fire Department, and there was a call for mutual aid from the Windermere Fire Department, which is pretty much standard practice whenever there’s a structural fire,” said Windermere and Fairmont Fire Department deputy fire chief Drew Sinclair.

Timeshare suffers small fire


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CANAL FLATS AND EAGLE’S NEST WATER SYSTEMS TOWN HALL MEETING

CANAL FLATS CIVIC CENTRE 8911 DUNN STREET

SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013 AT 9:30 A.M.

The Village Council of Canal Flats is pleased to extend an invitation to all community members to a Town Hall Meeting

where the proposed water system upgrades for the main Village Water System and Eagle’s Nest Water System will be discussed in

detail. The Council has been working diligently on your behalf and has come up with some options for a project that will ensure potable water and appropriate fire flow for our Village for at least

the next 25 years. Council looks forward to sharing the project information with you and hopes you can attend.

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(Clockwise from top left) On Wednesday, May 8th, students from Edgewater Elementary participated in a Jump Rope for Heart skip-ping event and raised over $5,000 for the Heart and Stroke Fund; the Edgewa-ter School Spring Carnival took place on Wednesday, May 15th complete with a bake sale, a cake walk, a � sh pond, a fortune teller and several games of chance along with ra� es and draws. � e school raised over $1,100 for new iPads, and the evening ended with a ra� e event that had six names drawn to throw a pie at school principal Shar-lene Sco� eld; and last but not least, using a Colum-bia Basin Trust grant for a “Green and Growing Proj-ect”, Edgewater Elemen-tary purchased a Floralight 3-Tier Growing Cart that allows students a hands-on approach to understanding plant life cycles and food production.

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Party in the park

Zumba instructor Shawna Rehaume led over a dozen eager participants through a series of dance moves on

Saturday, May 25th for Zumba in the Park. The high-energy event at Mt. Nelson Athletic

Field in Invermere was a fundraiser for the Columbia

Valley Hospice Society.

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Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette

� e Bachelorette is a cautionary tale for anyone who has a wedding to at-tend in the near future. Don’t let your high school friends plan your bach-elorette party and, whatever you do, do not let them anywhere near your dress! Becky (Rebel Wilson) is getting married to a totally hot guy who is very much smitten with her. � is comes as quite a shock to her high school fren-emies Regan (Kirsten Dunst), Gena (Lizzy Kaplan) and Katie (Isla Fisher), as the trio are forced to look at how unsuc-cessful their own lives are compared to Becky’s.

Regan is the maid of honour and thus charged with the grand responsibility of planning a bach-elorette the night before the wedding. (Has no one learned from � e Hangover’s life les-sons? Never host the party the night before the wedding!) Drama ensues at the party before too long as high-school grudges are inadvertently shared with other partygo-ers. � e three bridal partygoers, eager to make the most of their illegal drug-fueled evening, end up destroying Becky’s dress unbeknownst to the bride.

What follows is a profanity- and sub-stance-fueled romp through a hotel suite, a strip club, and the streets of nighttime New York wherein secrets the three girls have tried to suppress since high school

are revealed, and a whole host of bad behaviour is exhib-ited without inhibitions, remorse or regret.

It was hoped that � e Bachelorette would be a wel-come addition to a chick-� ick lineup, but unfortunately, it’s only worth the calories in just a few spoonfuls of Ben & Jerry’s. � e characters are not remotely likeable; even Becky, the unsuspecting bride, isn’t particularly endear-ing. � e humour is crude yet falls far short of the possi-bilities open given the subject matter and the locale. � e Bachelorette will appeal to die-hard fans of the wedding disaster genre, but scan the shelves at the movie store for the timeless hilarity and nostalgia of Sixteen Candles to see how it’s really done.


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the grand responsibility of planning a bach-elorette the night before the wedding. (Has no one learned from sons? Never host the party the night before the wedding!) Drama ensues at the party before too long as high-school grudges are inadvertently shared with other partygo-ers. � e three bridal partygoers, eager to make the most of their illegal drug-fueled evening, end up destroying Becky’s dress unbeknownst to the bride.

stance-fueled romp through a hotel suite, a strip club, and the streets of nighttime New York wherein secrets the three girls have tried to suppress since high school

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Kowa Optics

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District of Invermere

Talus Lodge

Wood Duck

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Invermere Vet Hospital

Kicking Horse Coffee

Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy

Navigator Multimedia Inc.

North Star Hardware (RONA)

Village of Radium Hot Springs

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Copper Point Resort

Kootenay National ParkLa Galleria IILyle ArchambaultInvermere Home HardwareLambert InsuranceBarrie Garbett

RavenCanyon RV ResortFocus CorporationKluge and Boyd, LawyersSusanne and David Arnold

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Bank of Montreal

Bob and Lorraine Campsall

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John and Joan Rouse

Konig Meat & Sausage Company

Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club

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The Inside Edge Sports Store

Travel World Ltd.

Windermere Lakeside B&BVolunteers, Trip leaders and Presenters are

also a very important source of support for

the Wings Over the Rockies Festival and we

extend a beakfull of thanks to all those who

get involved. On behalf of the Wings Over

the Rockies Board of Directors,

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Friday, May 31st

• 12:00 p.m.: Soup and bun lunch at the Edgewater Legion. Soup, bun and dessert for $6. Call Joyce at 250-347-9388 for more information.• 5:30 p.m.: Video Games Guys’ Night at the Summit Youth Centre. • 7:00 p.m.: D.T.S.S. � eatre students present a mur-der mystery comedy by Don Zolidis called “� e Bold, the Young, and the Murdered”. Tickets available at � e Book Bar or D.T.S.S.• 7:00 p.m.: Canal Days Family Dance at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. $2.00 admission.

Saturday, June 1st

• Canal Days festivities celebrating 100th anniversary of the village, starting with pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., parade at 11:00 a.m., burg-ers and hot dogs from 12:00 pm. - 5:00 p.m., live en-tertainment from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and a dance from 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Breaking Borders - Celebrat-ing Glass Art in the Columbia Valley. Join in a self guided Gallery and Studio Tour featuring 10 destina-tions. For more information visit www.columbiaval-leyarts.com or 250-342-4423.• 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Spilli Chili Cook-o� in Spillimacheen. Chef ’s chilli competition, people’s choice voting, artisan market, entertainment, beer gar-

den, and camping. For more information visit www.spillichilicooko� .com .• 1:00 p.m.: Youth hike leaving from the Summit Youth Centre. • 2:00 p.m.: Opening Tea at Windermere Valley Mu-seum.• 7:00 p.m.: D.T.S.S. � eatre students present a mur-der mystery comedy by Don Zolidis called “� e Bold, the Young, and the Murdered”. Tickets available at � e Book Bar or D.T.S.S.• 7:00 p.m.: Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley Fun Casino Night to raise funds for the Canada Day � reworks. Casino takes place at the Invermere Legion. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Breaking Borders Artist Re-ception at Pynelogs Art Gallery. For more information visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com or 250-342-4423.• 7:30 p.m.: Kootenay Brass Quintet are performing at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets are $15, or $10 for students and available at Pynelogs or the Book Bar.

Wednesday, June 5th

• 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: � e Invermere Library cel-ebrates 50 years of incorporation today! Join us for cake and refreshments at the library.

� ursday, June 6th

• 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Canada Day � oat organization meeting.

Friday, June 7th

• Movie night at the Summit Youth Centre.• 6:00 p.m.: Radium Days Parade along Main Street West. • 6:30 p.m.: Radium Days events at the Radium Com-munity Hall. Live entertainment by L8, community market, community BBQ, and � reworks.• 7:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley MS Group meets at Christ Trinity Church.• 9:30 p.m.: Folk roots trio Wildwood Soul playing at the Station. No cover.

Saturday, June 8th

• 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Free pancake breakfast for Canfor’s 75th anniversary at Radium Community Hall as part of Radium Days. • 8:00 a.m.: Radium Days events at the Radium Com-munity Hall, including live music by Smarty Pants,

Kid Zone, lazer tag, community BBQ and wood carv-ing and auction by Rolf the Wood Carver.• 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Windermere Health Care aux-iliary is having a Yard Sale at the Windermere Hall. Hot dogs and pop on sale, as well. Items include fur-niture, wind surfer, patio items and much much more.• 9:30 a.m.: Village of Canal Flats Town Hall Meeting for Canal Flats and Eagle’s Nest Water Systems at the Canal Flats Civic Centre.• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: BritsBest Car Show in Leg-ends Field.• 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre BBQ at Kinsmen Beach.• 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: BritsBest Funkhana, mini-car games, races and challenges.• 7:30 p.m.: Doors open for Radium Days evening en-tertainment. Hypnotist show at 8:00 p.m. Ages 19+, cash bar, $30/person.

• Brisco Riding Club fun day, for more information contact Amanda at 250-347-2125 or Virginia at 250-341-1419.• 5:30 p.m.: Invermere Public Library 50th Anniver-sary Dinner. Join us for an evening of dinner and light entertainment featuring the Lake Windermere Players in celebration of 50 years of incorporation. Tickets are $35/person and available from the library.

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.

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours

• Tuesday: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.• Wednesday to � ursday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.• Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Friday June 7Traditional Radium Days Parade along Main Street West 6:00 PM

Cram the Cruiser donations for the Columbia Valley Food Bank / Radium Rotary & RCMP

Events Happening at Radium Community Hall @ 6:30 PM

Live entertainment provided by L8

Community Market

Community BBQ provided by the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, in Support of the Visitor Information Centre

Fireworks Sponsored by the Radium Esso @ Dark (Legends Field)

Saturday June 8Events starting at 8:00 AM @ Radium Community Hall8:00 -9:30 AM Free Community Pancake Breakfast in Celebration of CANFOR’s 75th Anniversary

Live Music provided by Smarty Pants

Kid Zone / Lazer Tag

Community BBQ in Support of the Radium Rotary Club

Wood Carving and auction by Rolf the Wood Carver

10:00-2:00 PM BritsBest Car Show in Legends Field

2:00-3:00 PM BritsBest Funkhana

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Evening Entertainment – 19+$30.00 per person (cash bar)Doors open @ 7:30 Hypnotist @ 8:00 PM

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAYShuswap Band Administration (across from Bavin Glass)

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Valley catching on to cultural tourismBy Nicole TriggPioneer Sta�

A cutting-edge vision that strives to plant the Colum-bia Valley � rmly on the international tourism map is be-ginning to take shape. � e Columbia Cultural Tourism Association (CCTA) is the newest local group to come together and brainstorm ways to attract an even greater number of visitors to the region than ever before. At the CCTA’s o� cial launch that took place at Copper Point Resort on � ursday, May 23rd, Canada’s leading specialist in the � eld of cultural tourism made a scintillating pre-sentation to a room � lled with over 70 invitees, and his message was clear.

“What makes the Columbia Valley the Columbia Valley?” Steven � orne asked his audience. Mr. � orne has been retained by the CCTA to do for the valley what he did for the Resort Municipality of Whistler following the 2010 Winter Olympics — develop a cultural tourism marketing strategy based on a “place-based” approach.

“Prompted by the Olympics, Whistler decided it needed to diversify its tourism o� ering, realizing it couldn’t market the mountain alone, and opted to develop a place-based strategy over an attractions-based one,” Mr. � orne told the room.

“Place-based” tourism is a term he coined that refers to marketing an area as a distinct and unique cultural place as opposed to “attractions-based” tourism, which invites a visitor to experience certain cherry-picked attractions the region has to o� er.

“It’s not that it doesn’t work,” he later told � e Pioneer. “Attractions-based tourism is the norm in North America. If we’re talking about cultural tourism, however, attrac-tions-based tourism misses the most strategic asset that any destination has culturally, which is not its attractions: it’s its cultural character, its sense of place, what makes it unique, authentic and memorable, and what distinguishes it from any other destination.”

Canada’s tourism industry generates $78.8 billion in annual revenue and creates 603,000 direct and indirect jobs. Yet, while Canada is known for its scenery and nature-based experiences, it is not known as a cultural destination in the international tourism marketplace, said Mr. � orne as part of his presentation. Nor does Canada prioritize cul-

tural tourism, he added. As a result, it ranks 18th out of all countries in terms of international visitors, down from 7th place in 2002. A steep decline that is primarily due to loss of American visitors during the global recession, plus new passport restrictions and the high Canadian dollar, “but our failure to market ourselves is a factor as well… why aren’t we in the tourism cultural game?” he asked.

By 2020, 83.5 million U.S. and Canadian baby boomers will be between the ages of 55 and 74, the larg-est, most a� uent generation in history, and it will be in need of things to do. Boomers are driving the market for cultural tourism, said Mr. � orne.

“How can Canada grow its cultural tourism industry? More speci� cally, the Columbia Valley?” he asked.

� e key, he said, is to move away from the “homog-enized sameness” of many cities and towns that have succumbed to strip malls and roadways peppered with signage. Cultural tourists are savvy and seek intellectual enticement; they want to experience a unique “place”, Mr. � orne said. As there is only one Columbia Valley, that is its competitive advantage, and in the place-based cultural tourism approach, all the di� erent types of tourism, from aboriginal to agricultural, are uni� ed. He compared a des-tination to a tapestry, with lead (foreground) supporting (mid) and sustaining (background) experiences.

Continued to page 32 . . .

CULTURE CREW —� e Columbia Cultural Tourism Association directors: (front to back)Tony Berryman, Pat Bavin, Jessica Fairhart, Julie Brown, John Rouse, Alec Fleming, Jami Sche� er, and Chris Evans. Missing are Andi Dzilums and Al Miller. Photo by Ryan Bavin

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weekend, E� usion Art Gallery had Verne Bus-by from St. Albert, AB painting in the gallery. Come by the gallery and view his work as well as that by other gallery art-ists. E� usion Art Gallery is located at 1033 7th Avenue in Invermere. Contact them at 250-341-6877 or e� usion-artgallery.com .

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• Invermere’s new consignment store, Consign-it, is a great way to reuse, renew and recycle while re-furbishing your wallet.

Consign-it is located across from � e Book Bar and the post o� ce in downtown Invermere at 733 12th Street.

A consignment store accepts items from you and retails them. You receive a percentage of the sale of items you bring in. Owner Mary-Lou Delesalle is aiming to open her doors for business soon. Ev-erything from quality clothing to small appliances and furniture and collectables can be brought to the store (by appointment only). To contact Mary-Lou, call 250-341-8520.

• Copper Point Resort recently received a Tri-pAdvisor Certi� cate of Excellence award. � e acco-lade honours excellence in the hospitality industry and is given to establishments that manage to con-sistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor’s website.

To qualify for a Certi� cate of Excellence, busi-

nesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher — out of a possible � ve — as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received with-in the last 12 months.

“Copper Point Resort is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certi� cate of Excellence,” said Copper Point Resort general manager Amanda Robinson in a press release. “We strive to o� er our guests a mem-orable experience at our resort and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into posi-tive reviews on TripAdvisor.”

“TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the suc-cess of businesses around the globe, from Sydney to Chicago, Sao Paulo to Rome, which are consistently o� ering travellers a great customer experience,” said TripAdvisor’s Vice President of Marketing for Busi-ness Alison Copus in the same release. “� e Cer-ti� cate of Excellence award provides top performing establishments the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most — their customers.”

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Nail down that prom night glamourContributed by Carmen Hayward, All Dolled Up

Hurry, hurry! Graduation is sooner than you think! Already dressed up? Now it’s time to get “all dolled

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We know you’ve found the perfect dress that will make you shine and feel like a princess. Adding � nishing touches like polished nails, makeup, groomed eyebrows and exfoliated skin will top o� your glam look.

Don’t overlook the impact manicured and polished nails will have on your out� t. Having a tough time de-ciding what colour to choose? Corals and bright colours are a hit right now; or, if your style is a little more sub-dued, neutral shades are huge on the runway this season.

We recommend you book your appointments soon as this is a busy time for many salons. If you’re having your makeup done, it is suggested that you book a consulta-tion the week prior to grad to be sure it will perfect the look you want to achieve. With warm weather approach-ing, weightless makeup is a necessity. All Dolled Up of-fers professional airbrushed makeup application, which is not only weightless but stays on all day and leaves an absolutely � awless � nish, like all glam grads should have! No makeup application is complete without perfectly groomed eyebrows. All Dolled Up o� ers Alexandria Body Sugaring to get your brows looking their best.

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Plan ahead and let our team of experts get you glam for grad. And remember, precious moments like these come across once a lifetime, but the way you feel and your memories will last forever!

Contributed by Alita Bentley, Be Gifted

grad·u·a·tion (n): Conferral or receipt of an aca-demic degree or diploma marking completion of studies.

� e close of another school year in the Columbia Val-ley means approximately 80 young men and women from David � ompson Secondary School in Invermere, B.C. will be celebrating the completion of thirteen years of aca-demic study — certainly deserving of a big celebration!

Prom requires a great deal of preparation and each guy and gal seeks out formal wear that re� ects their unique sense of style. Accessorizing prom out� ts is a fun step in complimenting an amazing look.

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� e collection, available at Be Gifted downtown In-vemrere (an authorized Kameleon dealer), features over 80 sterling silver jewelry designs each perfectly crafted to accept any of the interchangeable inserts called Jewel-Pops. � ese JewelPops come in an endless variety of co-lours and designs, from Swarovski pearls and crystals to dichroic and Murano glass, to intricate silver and enamel designs. Simply pop in a di� erent JewelPop any time you feel the need to change your jewelry and with over 400 designs to choose from, the “Popabilities” are endless!

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� roughout history, live � owers have been worn on clothing and in the hair during special ceremonies.

Fragrant � owers such as freesia, roses, carnations and gardenia are very popular as they can enhance your personal scent. Sturdier � owers such as orchids, mini calla lilies and miniature roses are also popular as they last longer without a water source and stand up well against crushing from all the hugs you will receive!

Traditionally in Canada, gradua-tion partners will co-ordinate the corsage and boutonniere � owers with each other. � ey can be ordered by either the female or male partner, parents of one of the partners or even the grandparents of the graduates as a graduation gift.

� e colour of the � owers is one of the most popular reasons for choosing a speci� c � ower, as matching or compli-menting the colour of the gown can have a wonderful e� ect. Often the male part-ner will have his tie, pocket square fabric and boutonniere � ower match the colour of the gown of his graduation partner. With the current trend of gowns being ei-ther strapless or with spaghetti straps, the wristlet is by far the most popular choice of corsage. A wristlet can range from a single � ower attached to a decorative

bracelet, to a larger and more elaborate creation when a more dramatic e� ect is desired. Boutonnieres are generally very simple, usually just one � ower matching the � owers in the partners corsage with a leaf behind it as a “frame”.

Both corsages and boutonnieres are worn on the left side — again, because of the hugging! � e boutonniere “stem” is at the bottom. Corsages and bouton-nieres can also be made with silk � owers that can be kept as keepsakes of the event. With the exception of spring � owers like tulips, da� odils and iris, most � owers can be obtained year-round. Check with your � orist early to see if your desired � ower is available to avoid disappointment.

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YOUR MONEYWill the dollar get weaker?

There’s a new sheriff in town. Stephen Poloz has been appointed as the new governor of the Bank of Canada, succeeding Mark Carney effective June 3rd. Though not yet a household name, Mr. Poloz is highly qualified, hav-ing previously held positions within the Bank of Cana-da, the International Bank and Economic Development Canada, where he was promoted to president and CEO in 2010.

As with any change, rampant speculation is afoot regarding Mr. Poloz’s plans while leading the Bank of Canada. One of the most common reports is that he will take steps to weaken the Canadian dollar. In fact, a re-cent report by TD Bank forecasts a downward trend for the Canadian dollar, saying it could fall to 90 cents U.S. by the end of 2014.

While a strong dollar usually signals health in a country’s economy, it can also cause difficulty for cer-tain sectors. Here are a few ways a lower dollar could help Canada, as well as some of the challenges Mr. Poloz could face in his new position.

Production and tourismIt’s no secret that a cheap dollar helps the tourism

industry, as it can encourage people to take vacations and spend money in Canada. For a community like Inver-mere, tourism is a necessary part of our local economy.

A lower dollar is also good for manufacturing and trade, as it costs foreign customers fewer of their own

dollars to buy our products, thus encouraging others to do business in Canada. Therefore, a weaker dollar can give Canadian producers an economic advantage over their international competitors.

As the dollar has hovered around parity for the past two years, Canadian producers have been at a competi-tive disadvantage. Additionally, many international com-panies with manufacturing plants set up in Canada have been moving their operations outside our borders. One recent casualty was Caterpillar, which announced plans to close its plant in Toronto by mid-2014, costing 330 jobs. Moves like this are one of the reasons why Canada’s unemployment rate has risen to 7.2 per cent.

Cool our bond marketThe key components to a healthy bond market are

strength and stability. Canada has these factors in spades which has caused a lot of foreign money to flow into our bond market. Because of all the extra money, a hot bond market caused the dollar to rise.

One way in which our dollar could be lowered is by discouraging investment through low interest rates. Over time, bond buyers will find higher interest rates elsewhere or find something else to do with their money. This will cause money to start flowing out of our bond market, pushing the dollar lower.

It will be interesting to see if the Bank of Canada takes this approach, however, as it can end up being a

Catch-22. This is because weakening demand for bonds sometimes causes interest rates to rise, therefore encour-aging buyers back into a bond market. Additionally, Fi-nance Minister Jim Flaherty has made no secret of his desire for higher interest rates.

Other challengesAs well as navigating the direction of interest rates

and the dollar, Mr. Poloz will have to contend with is-sues such as slow economic growth, low inflation, a cooling housing market, record household debt and sagging commodity prices. In addition, Mr. Poloz has been portrayed cautiously in the media, which may cause a lack of confidence in his decision-making even though he is a highly qualified person who is taking on a very difficult position, especially in these economically uncertain times.

Final thoughtsIf Mr. Poloz decides to take steps to lower the dol-

lar, the results won’t be immediately noticeable. The ef-fects of big changes typically take a long time come to fruition. Even so, higher interest rates and a weakening dollar are things that will have to happen eventually for Canada to remain healthy and competitive.

If you have any questions about how these events might impact your financial situation speak to your advi-sor, who is always happy to help.

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Come Alive is an opportunity for revitalizing your life, discovering and activating your resources and realizing your full potential in your personal and professional life. Come Alive is for you if you want to• Experience the juiciness of living life more fully.• Deepen your self knowledge and move beyond self-imposed limits.• Be open to and express deeper dimensions of feeling in ways

which enhance your life and relationships.• Gain valuable insights to strengthen your health and well-being.• Learn and practise a transformative paradigm for communicating• Re-discover joy and meaning in life.• Expand your capacity for harmonious, loving and fulfilling

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Format: Participants learn and practice the Haven models of communication, relationship and self-responsibility and are offered a range of opportunities for personal learning. In addition to group activities and discussions, some participants may be offered a time for individual experience, including breath and body work, gestalt, psychodrama and other forms.

Tuition: $1020.00 (Accommodation and meals extra.)

Early Bird Tuition: $920.00 if you register and pay in full at least two weeks in advance.

Accommodations and meals are provided by the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort who have put together a very special package for participants in Come Alive in the Rockies. Go to the Fairmont Hot Springs web site for full details of the packages available. For more information and to make a reservation, contact Ursula el Wakeel (250 345 6010 [email protected]).

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A reminder to residents and visitors to the District of Invermere to be mindful of parking throughout town. This includes parking in designated accessible parking spaces without permits, blocking fire lanes, and parking in no parking zones. There will be increased bylaw enforcement especially along the downtown core and Kinsmen Beach area effective immediately.

The Columbia Valley Soccer Club participated with three teams at the Duggan Soccer Tourna-ment in Edmonton on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th. Two girls teams — U14 and U16 — and one boys team, U16, played hard and had great suc-cess in their first tourna-ment of the season. The U-16 boys (top photo) dominated the tourna-ment and won gold after winning all their games. With a combined 24 goals scored and zero con-ceded, the team played great and never gave the Edmonton teams any chance. The U-13 girls (bottom photo) finished second and won the silver medal after winning two games and losing two. The U-16 girls (not pic-tured) faced very strong competition, and lost two games to finish third in their division, but man-aged to win one game — and the fair play trophy!

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. . . ‘Jumbo’ from page 3

In both letters, Ms. Sjostrom wrote that the union spent substantial time reviewing background information on the matter, considering options and deciding what to do. Ms. Sjostrom also said the union executive came to the con-clusion that consultation by the Province with the union regarding Bill 41 was inadequate.

“We brought it to to (the Province’s) attention and when they get back to work we hope we’ll have a meeting with the minister,” said Ms. Sjostrom. “We need to make sure we are consulted.”

� e mayors of Invermere and Radium had di� ering reactions to the union’s response.

“We are pleased with the decision. Local governments, especially in the East Kootenay, are not challenging this. It is an ecosociety from the West Kootenay that is, so UBCM has no jurisdiction in the matter,” said Radium mayor Dee Conklin, adding that Radium council wrote its letter to let the union know that not all municipalities and people in the region are anti-Jumbo.

“We hope this can all be put behind us and we can move forward in a positive and ecological manner,” said Mrs. Conklin.

Invermere mayor Gerry Taft said he was disappointed

with the union’s response and has sent another letter back to the union expressing concern with its decision.

One reason local government bodies, including the District of Invermere, opted not to become legally involved in the application was because some people in those local governments feel it is the union’s role to get involved, not that of local governments, he said.

“So it’s a bit of a circular argument for the union to say it won’t get involved because no local governments are and, in my opinion, a bit of passing the buck,” said Mr. Taft, adding the petition is not about the potential bene� ts or potential drawbacks of Jumbo Glacier Resort.

“� e point Invermere is trying to make is about gov-ernance — what a town is, whether a municipality can or should exist with appointed representatives and without people — not whether or not you support Jumbo. � at seemed to be a point the UBCM missed, that this is a gov-ernance issue and not about Jumbo,” said Mr. Taft.

� e West Kootenay Ecosociety’s executive director David Reid also expressed unhappiness with the union’s decision.

“Obviously we’re disappointed that the UBCM has de-cided not to become involved in this issue, which has rami-� cations for municipalities across B.C.,” said Mr. Reid. “It’s strange because the majority of UBCM members voted in support of a resolution last fall that took the province to task for moving forward with the (Jumbo Glacier Mountain Re-sort) municipality without consulting the UBCM.”

Mr. Reid said previous B.C. municipalities that began with appointed mayors and councils (Elkford and Tumbler Ridge) do not necessarily mean such appointments can and should be done again.

“It’s a little confusing — yes, it’s happened before, but that doesn’t mean it’s a legal precedent. It just means they got away with it because there wasn’t any opposition,” he said. “We are con� dent the court is going to rule in our fa-vour. A municipality is obviously a place where people live.”

� e union received letters from 12 B.C. municipali-ties about the West Kootenay Ecosociety’s petition — a few (including Invermere’s) asking the union to intervene, one (Radium’s) asking the union not to intervene, but most simply seeking clari� cation on the issue, according to Ms. Sjostrom. Of the 12 municipalities, � ve — Invermere, Ra-dium, Nelson, New Denver and Montrose — are in the Kootenay region.



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FINANCIAL REPORTING PRESENTATION

Pursuant to section 98 of the Community Charter, the annual report for the District of Invermere will be presented during the June 25, 2013 regular meeting of Council. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 914 – 8th Avenue. Council invites comment from the public and will allow submissions and questions from the public at this meeting. The annual municipal report will be available for public inspection starting on May 24, 2013 during regular business hours.

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Martin Morigeau Elementary School teacher Jen-nifer Habart has taken B.C.’s Bike to Work Week to a whole new level. � e Grade 4 to 7 teacher has been biking from her Indian Beach Estates home in Winder-mere to the school in Canal Flats and back each day this week, a round trip of about 60 kilometres.

� e ride to work and back usually takes Ms. Habart about three hours. By the end of Bike to Work Week, from May 27th to June 2nd, she will have spent 15

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She leaves her home at 5:30 a.m. each morning with her bike lights on wearing a re� ective high visibil-ity orange vest. Most of the kids in Ms. Habart’s class are biking, walking, skateboarding or rollerblading to school this week, in part because of her example and encouragement.

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Freight & Passenger Depot

HERE TO SERVE YOU


■ 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

• Cleaning • Security • Maintenance

• Conciergewww.homevalet.ca

[email protected]

Home Valet • Insured • Eco-friendly

• 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

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


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)

HERE TO SERVE YOU

RE/MAX InvermereIndependently Owned and Operated

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

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

Broker/OwnerWende Brash

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

Your Local COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals

Cell: (250) 270-0666O� ce: (250) 341-6044

Fax: 866-600-0673

Glenn PomeroyMaxWell Realty Invermere

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

Buying or selling…Your greatest

investment is worth a second

opinion!

Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911

[email protected] www.PaulGlassford.com

ROCKIES WEST REALTYINDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

492 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

CELL: 250-342-5889TOLL FREE: 1-877-347-6838

FAX: [email protected]

Over 10 years of real estate experience!

S E R V I N G S M A L L B U S I N E S S E S I N T H E C O L U M B I A V A L L E Y

N EW S PA P E R

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GARAGE SALES

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE - 725 15th Street, Invermere. Saturday, June 1st. 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Moving - Household e� ects....furniture, art supplies, treasures for all! Some antiques.

Knights of Columbus Annual Garage Sale. Catholic Church, 702 12th Ave. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., June 1st. This is a big event, don’t miss it!

2117 Pine Tree PlaceSaturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Various household items, clothes, books etc. No early birds please!

Huge Garage Sale. Saturday June 1st from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. 4735 North Street, Windermere. SeaDoo, tons of sporting goods, kids toys, costumes, baby clothes/items, electronics, furniture and so much more!

ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

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.

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

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to the talented and dedicated members of Village Arts for envisioning and realizing such a wonderful renovation. Beautiful job!

Jeers to whoever thought it was acceptable to kill the beaver at Larch Point. Our national symbol along with a protector of fresh water.

Cheers to Canada Post for being the cheapest and most friendly small package shippers in town.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Stephanie and your quest for the perfect shot! Your extra time and e� ort does not go unnoticed. Great work!

Cheers to the 4 road-bikers who stopped to help me with my chain when it came o� of my cross-country bike on Victoria Day, on Westside Road. I managed to kill your momentum going up the hill, but you were all so friendly and helpful. Thank you!

Cheers to my barista and kitchen team. You make coming to work every day enjoyable. Outstanding service! Fantastic attitudes! Couldn’t ask for a better team. Thank you.

Cheers to John Wolfe Construction for being very generous to our students. We really appreciate you. From Edgewater Elementary.

Cheers to the gentleman in the black truck from Canterbury Flowers who stopped in the pouring rain on Friday morning to see if we were OK when our truck broke down on the highway. Thank you!

Cheers to the Busy Bee Burger Bus for providing Edgewater and the valley with a much needed great place to eat.

CHEERS & JEERS

Jeers to the visitors who verbally abuse receptionists. I was only the messenger of bad news. There was no need for you to take your anger out on me.

Cheers to the RCMP for handing out valley resentment to the excessive speeders. We don’t want those types here anyway. Well done.

Cheers to Golden Fries at Canadian Tire for the best poutine and donairs. It really hits the spot. Welcome to our town.

Cheers to the nice lady who found my cell phone in the Red Apple parking lot and turned it in. Thanks so much.

Cheers to Richard Halverson of Town and Country Feeds for coming to my rescue to help with my new born foal.

Cheers to the kind person who took my brown bagged grass clippings last Wednesday morning from 9th street! Much appreciated!

Cheers to enthusiastic support from amazing friends and experts in the Valley! Special thanks to EMP, Crazy Soles, VFC & High Altitude Therapy, Invermere Family Chiropractic, and Invermere Physiotherapy ~NF

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Vince. Enough said.

Jeers to the DOI for not having a place in town to dump grass clippings. Oh well, I guess I will just � ll up the dumpsters in Athalmer with my green garden waste, I’m surely not driving all the way out to Windermere to dump it!

Cheers to Wilmer. The Lilac town of the valley. Christmas lights aren’t your only forte.

Cheers to Butch Bishop. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. It means a lot.

Cheers to my knight in shining armour. It is so good to see your smiling face in the store again! Double Cheers to Home Hardware for bringing him back.

A belated cheers to Mike from Invermere Boat Rentals for removing the unsightly and dangerous remnants of an old � shing shack from down at the boat launch. and cheers again for coming back the next night and removing the old couch someone threw down there. 2 trips to the Windermere dump on your own time and your own dime, you rock! This world needs more people like you!

Cheers to the Pioneer for the excellent media coverage for the Wings Over the Rockies Festival...it was a huge success!

LOST AND FOUND

My name is Skeeter and I am lost. I was last seen at 17st , 9th ave and may

still have my blue collar on.

Please let my owner know where I am 250-342-1172

My name is Skeeter and I am lost.

I was last seen at 17st , 9th ave and may still have my blue collar on. Please let my owner know where I am 250-342-1172

Lost in Sobeys washroom: white iPod touch with a small crack in the screen. 4 - 5 weeks ago. Reward o� ered. Please call 250-342-2949.

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: 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.

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

GARAGE SALE

THANK YOU

S OBITUARY S James Verhelst

James Verhelst, loving son and dedicated friend to many, was taken from us suddenly on May 17, 2013 in Wardner, British Columbia while living out his dream of driving trucks.

James is survived by his loving mother Wilma and father Leo Verhelst, his brother Daniel, his two sisters Linda and Laura as well as his nieces and nephews. It is with love and prayer we commend his spirit to join his sister Tina.

A Celebration Of James’ Life was held on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the Radium Senior’s Hall in Radium, British Columbia. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:www.mcphersonfh.com

A very sincere and heartfelt Thank You to our many friends in this beautiful valley for the overwhelming and unbelievable support, love, generosity, and kindness shown to us, and to our son Blair, daughter-in-law Chantelle, and their 3 young children, since Chantelle’s diagnosis last September with aggressive In� ammatory Breast Cancer. A simple Thank You cannot begin to express how very much your generous donations to their website, your kind works of concern and encouragement, your prayers and hugs, and other meaningful gestures have meant to all of us. You have given us extra strength, hope and determination to � ght this battle against such a formidable foe. Thank you so very much! Beattie and Lynn Ledingham.www.copperpointresort.com

Construction Material Blow-outWindows, Countertops, Cabinets, Geothermal Units, Furniture,

Light Fixtures, Blinds, Beer Cooler, Piping, Shower Kits, 40 ft. and 45 ft. Sea-Cans and more.

CASH ONLY – May 31 and June 1st, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Real Storage 1508 Hwy 93/95

Everything must go! All reasonable offers accepted.All items must be removed at time of purchase.

Garage SaleConstruction Material Blow-out

Windows, Countertops, Cabinets, Geothermal Units, Furniture, Light Fixtures, Blinds, Beer Cooler, Piping, Shower Kits,

40 ft. and 45 ft. Sea-Cans and more.CASH ONLY – May 31 and June 1st,

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Real Storage 1508 Hwy 93/95

Garage Sale

CANCELLED


COMMERCIAL SPACE

For lease: 1,200 sq. ft. finished office space. Available immediately. Call Scott at 250-342-5758.

For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. office 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.

Rooms for rent. Close to downtown and college. Utilities, cable, and internet included. Fenced yard, dog friendly. $400/month + $200 D.D. 250-777-1771.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

Trustworthy Vacation Resort seeking rental property in the Fairmont/Invermere area. Preferably 4-6 bedroom house for a period of six months starting immediately. Please contact C. Burke at 250-341-5343.

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: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/month. Includes all utilities. 250-341-1182.

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.

SUITE FOR RENT

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].

Downtown Invermere: 2-3 bdrm apartment. 1,200 sq. ft. with office with reception area on same level. Can be rented separately. N/P, N/S. Tim, 250-342-7337.

Radium: Large 2-Bdrm, complete with 5 appliances. Quiet neighbourhood. $750 + utilities. 250-347-9345.

For rent in Windermere-2 bedroom suite, furnished, private entrance, N/P, N/S, mature responsible adult. References required with address & phone no. $625/month + damage deposit of $300. Available June 1st.

Invermere: 2-bdrm condo. Fridge, stove. N/S, N/P, no partiers. Must be mature, quiet and clean. $850/month + utilities. Minimum one-year lease. Available immediately. 250-409-9801.

Fort Point - Quiet 2 bedroom suite. Walk-out basement with large windows, walk downtown and to the beach. Partially furnished with cable, off-street parking. N/S, pets negotiable. $795/month plus DD. Call 250-342-6752 for information and viewing.

Windermere: large 1-bdrm house/apartment. Includes all appliances, washer, cable, all utilities. Table and 4 chairs, chesterfield. Private parking, lots of storage space. Long-term only. Available immediately. $700/month. 250-341-6018.

HOUSE FOR RENT

One site left at our mobile home park in the beautiful Columbia Valley. Quiet country setting. Close to the best golf courses in the Kootenays, Radium and Fairmont Hot Springs, and boating on Windermere Lake. Garbage, water and sewer included. Only 7 kms to Invermere, 3 hours to Calgary. Juniper Mobile Home Park, 250-342-2949.

HOUSE FOR RENT

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.

Black Forest Heights: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath upper floor of duplex. 6 appliances, balcony, yard with fire pit, mountain views, satellite TV. N/S, N/P. Long term. $900/month + utilities, water included. After June 15th. [email protected] or 780-399-0142.

3-bdrm townhouse for rent in Invermere. 1.5 bathrooms, laundry, and garage. $1,200 a month + utilities. N/P. Will negotiate for long-term renter. Available July 1st. Phone 250-771-4481.

Newly renovated 3-bdrm, 3-bath house. 7330 Copperhorn Drive, Radium. Rent $1,295. Rent-to-own or purchase with seller financing. Customizable payment plans available. Call to discuss, Ron 403-561-1626 or [email protected] .

Long-term rental: 3-bdrm, 3-bath. Large deck, yard and attached garage. Available July 1st. N/S, pets negotiable, references required. $1, 200 + utilities. Contact Gary, 250-342-1322 or [email protected].

Edgewater: available July 1st. 3-bdrm bungalow, wood/electric heat, 5 appliances, no pets. Looking for long term renter, must have references. $750/month + damage deposit. Call 250 347-9500 or e-mail [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.

CONDO FOR RENT

Eric or Dave 250-342-4040 FirstChoiceRentals.ca

FOR RENTINVERMERE

2 bedroom condo, unfurnished.Condos on 10th Ave. Long term

tennant only. $750 plus utilities, references required.

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

help renting your home or recreational property.

Please call…

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

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: 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.

Radium: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 6 appliances, fireplace, balcony, underground parking and storage locker. $900/month, utilities included. N/S, N/P. Phone 780-554-8150 or 780-929-5458 or email [email protected].

Radium: Copper Horne Towne condo. 2-bdrm, 2-bath. Unfurnished. N/S, pets ok. $900/month, utilities included. Jen, 250-663-8763.

Large 1-brdm, fully furnished on golf course in Radium. Very quiet and private. $675/month, includes heat, hydro, cable. N/S. Phone 250-427-4997.

MINERAL CLAIMS FOR SALE

Findlay Creek Area, NW of Canal Flats, BC. Beautiful earth-colored slate stone for landscapes, waterscapes, walkways, retaining walls, masonry, fireplaces, and decorative fill. Road access. Three claims, sizes 61, 153, and 256 acres. Open to offers. Telephone Elaine, 250-345-6271, cell 250-341-7122. Email [email protected].

PROPERTY FOR SALE

8.09 acre lot in Fairmont Hot Springs with stunning views! Lot overlooks the wetlands and Columbia Valley. Back has views of the Fairmont Ski hill. No building commitment. Lot includes artesian well (20 gal/min), power, cleared building area, gated road and 32 foot 5th Wheel. $425,000 Call Betty, 403-819-1451.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

1.6 acre lot for sale in quiet Rushmere community 12 km south of Invermere. Lake view and community lake access. 403-831-7658.

Acreage for sale just a few minutes from Invermere. This 1,900 sq. ft. home has 2 bedrooms, den, 2.5 baths, main floor laundry, country kitchen, covered deck and attached 2-car garage. Partially finished basement has lots of potential. Property also has 2,200 sq. ft. workshop, ideal for home-based business or RV storage. Large garden, root cellar and landscaped yard. Priced at $599,000. 250-342-6967.

Who says you can’t have it all! Gorgeous, newly renovated three bedroom town home in Akiskinook is the perfect getaway! Complete with garage indoor amenities, private beach, marina and boat launch!

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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

$449,999 MLS® 2390290

LUSCIOUS LEMON MOUSSE

6 Egg Yolks ¾ cup Lemon Juice 2 Eggs 1½ cups Whipping Cream 1 cup Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla

Recipe Of The Week

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.


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 $289,000. Why rent when you can own for $1,400/month? Call 250-342-5148.

Radium townhouse for sale. 1,350 sq. ft., 2 large bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms plus den/3rd bedroom. Large kitchen and dining room with 1/2 bath. Riverrock gas fireplace, central air and vacuum, garage. Best deal in the valley. $189,000.00. Refer to Calgary Kijiji Ad ID 487483349 for details and photos. For appointment to view 250-347-2490.

MISC. FOR SALE

250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George. 250-347-9500.

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.

2 sets of junior golf clubs (Ping and US Kids) $125 and $95. Wrought iron coffee table with glass top, $125. Used cell phones. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

MISC. FOR SALE

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

Hay - round Bales. $50 - $80/bale. Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Apache lite weight camper-like new. Bathroom & electric remote jacks. $12,000. (250)-341-334

Craftsman DSC 3500 Lawn Tractor - like new. Less than 50 hours. Electric start. 42 inch mulching mower. Automatic transmission. Asking $1,200. 250-342-6761.

For Sale: Circulation Booster-Improve leg circulation etc. $150 (1/2 price) as new. Call 250-342-2480.

Pacific Spa, 1997 electric hot tub, 5 person. Working condition. Asking $600. 250-342-6715.

FIREWOOD

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (Clas836)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.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1990 Mazda Miata convertible. 135,000 kms. Always garaged in the winter. $4,500 OBO. 250-341-6104.

CAMPING

1987 Ford motor home. 32 foot. Excellent running condition. Clean inside and out. Asking $6,300. For more info call 250-342-0732 or text 250-341-8924.

CAMPING

2008 Ridgecrest travel trailer with slide. Sleeps four people, queen walk-around bed, full bath. Two 30-gallon propane tanks, lots of storage, comes with equilizer hitch and sway bars. $13,000 OBO. 250-341-1419.

SERVICES

Home Building and RenosChuck Newhouse Builders

[email protected]

Triple J Window CleaningResidential. For a brighter

outlook call Jim, 250-349-7546.

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

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 & DesignsSave up to $500 on 10 or more

blinds, plus the PST“Great service and I recommend Shannon to anyone. Prices are

extremely competitive in the valley and with Calgary.” J Webb Wine

Merchant – CalgaryPhantom Retractable Screen Doors – Sale

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs250-342-5749

Dave’s Gardening Service and large property caretaking. 250-341-3541.

Valley Framing & Contracting. Everything from roofs and decks to major renovations. Contact Will at 250-341-7204.

SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca

photography studio & custom

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

250-342-5102 Office Organizer Extraordinaire! Are you excited about growing and building your business but office systems and paperwork are not your thing? I can create a tailor-made, simple, efficient and effective office system that works for YOU. Confidential, reasonable rates, special rates for new businesses. Contact Linda, 250-342-6588 or [email protected].

PASTEL PORTRAITS done by photograph. Excellent gifts. Done within days. From 16 x 20 and up. Starting at $250. Please email [email protected] or text 778-256-1448.

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.

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring. Cook, $12 - $14 per hour. 40 hours per week. Email resumes to [email protected] or drop off resumes between noon and 5 p.m.

Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

HELP WANTED

Rocky Mountain Safaris is looking for part time and casual guides/drivers for the summer season. Email [email protected].

Experienced carpenter and/or carpenter helper required to start immediately for work in Radium and other locations in the Columbia Valley. Must have own transportation. Hourly rate dependent on experience. Call Richard Unger at 341-5290.

Early Childhood and/or Infant-Toddler Educator for the 2013/2014 Little Badger Early Learning Programs in Windermere, BC. Qualifications include Early Childhood Education/Infant Toddler and first aid certificates, Montessori Method and criminal record check. Experience with children 18 months to 6 years in a pre-school setting ideal. Position commences August 26th, 2013. Email your cover letter, references and resume to [email protected] or call Kathleen at 250-342-6331 for more information.

Farside Pub is accepting applications for servers. Drop off resume in person or email to [email protected].

Local furniture and cabinet shop requires helper/apprentice. Experience not necessary. Must be conscientious and have good work ethic. Preference given to someone who would like to learn the trade. Please submit resume to [email protected].

PAINTERS! Looking for reliable sub-contractors or labourers for summer employment. Must be motivated and able to work with little supervision. Wages based on experience. Please contact Stu with Picturesque Painting. 250-341-7229.

Helna’s Stube is looking for kitchen help/dish washer and part-time evening server. Please call 250-347-0047 or email [email protected].

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

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

HELP WANTED

Guest services position at our one-of-a-kind resort property. Full time seasonal. Must be able to work weekends and afternoon/evening shift. Please send resume to Radium Valley Vacation Resort by fax, 250-347-9808 or email [email protected].

The Horsethief Pub is hiring F/T or P/T Line Cooks. 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 Restaurant is hiring a Full Time Server. Previous experience required in a busy upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. [email protected] . 250-342-9417.

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, access to our athletic club and pool. Please email resume to [email protected] or drop off in person.

Birchwood Restaurant is seeking energetic individuals for the upcoming summer season to join our culinary team. Various positions available, wages depending on experience. Please drop off resumes to Birchwood Restaurant after 5 p.m. or email @ [email protected].

Columbia River Kayak and Canoe is looking for an enthusiastic & outgoing person to work at their sales desk in Fairmont. 3-4 evenings/week, (4-8pm). Please send resume to: [email protected]

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 is looking for a student to paint outbuildings. Must be able to work independently with minimum instruction. Send resume to [email protected].

ANNOUNCEMENT

Fiona Wilfley, AEPIntuitive Reader

Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713


Interim Junior Magazine Editor and Newspaper Reporter

Location: Invermere, B.C.The full-time, 8-12 week position involves, and is not limited to, content gathering, writing and editing two magazine publications as well as being part of the newsroom for two community newspapers. This position involves working alongside the newspaper Editor and two reporters taking photos, writing stories, and laying out and editing pages in InDesign. Some weekend and evening work is required.

QualificationsThis exciting, challenging and varied position requires a very organized writer with strong editing and journalistic skills. As the final set of eyes on magazine pages, meticulous attention to detail is needed.

A journalism degree or diploma, plus a minimum of 3-5 years’ newsroom experience is required. Mac OS X platform experience, Photoshop skills, proficiency with InDesign and previous editing experience is essential, as is a reliable vehicle and full driver’s licence.

To apply, send a copy of your resume, along with writing samples, cover letter and references to

Rose-Marie Regitnig, PublisherThe Columbia Valley Pioneer

Box 868, 8 – 1008, 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

[email protected] • www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

N E W S P A P E R

High Country Properties, vacation specialists for over 25 years requires Contract Cleaners and a part-time

Operations Assistant to join our growing team.Contract cleaners -Required to clean privately owned vacation homes and condos throughout the Columbia Valley and at Panorama. We are seeking cleaners who have a positive attitude, an excellent work ethic and believe in high standards. You must have your own vehicle and enjoy a flexible work schedule.

Operations Assistant –An energetic, hardworking person with a strong housekeeping background and a keen eye for detail is required 3 to 4 days per week. This position involves assisting the operations manager and supervisor in the care of approximately 100 local vacation properties. Numerous tasks include regularly inspecting properties to maintain quality control, performing errands, which sometimes includes carrying 20 lb propane tanks, organizing and distributing linen and some laundry. This is a seasonal position that commences July through to mid September. The successful candidate will possess a positive attitude, be self-motivated and capable of consistently performing multiple tasks.

Please email your resume in confidence to Julie Neville;[email protected]

JOIN THE TEAM AT RADIUM RESORT!

Work and play at one of Canada’s premier golf resorts, while enjoying a Rocky Mountain lifestyle. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Front Desk AgentRoom AttendantLaundry AttendantPlease submit resumes [email protected]

RadiumResort.com250.347.9311


Summer Student position available at the Invermere Library, full-time for July and August. Must currently be a secondary or post-secondary student, between 15 and 30 years of age, and returning to school in the fall. The right candidate

will be a bookworm at heart and enjoy working with people of all ages. Duties will include shelving books, assisting with children’s programming, and other general duties. Previous experience working with children is an asset. A complete list of qualifications and requirements can be provided upon request.

Please submit a cover letter and resume either in person at the Invermere Library or by email to

[email protected].

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 7th, 2013.

SUMMER STUDENT

Friends of Kootenay National Park

Summer Student Employment OpportunityWe are looking for friendly, outgoing, energetic

students who enjoy working with the public and young children to fill the following summer positions:

Junior Naturalist CoordinatorThis summer positions will deliver the Junior Naturalist summer camp program to children 6 to 12 years of age,

Start date June 8th Deadline: June 3rd

Gift Shop CoordinatorThis position will assist with the daily operations

of the Friends’ gift shop (Nature’s Gifts and Bookshop), Deadline: June 10th

For more information call Natalie at 250-272-6800

or Deborah at 250 347 2213 or email [email protected]

We are posting this employment opportunity on behalf of a busy industrial company in Invermere. They have an immediate opening for a permanent full-time position of

O� ce AdministratorWho will be responsible for

• Bookkeeping and payroll preparation• BC Forest Council Program Coordination for company• Front O� ce Management including reception, administration,

interactions with customers and sta� • Administrative assistance to the owner

Quali� cations

Looking for a friendly, easy-going person, computer literate in Word, Excel and QuickBooks with a good knowledge of payroll and bookkeeping. Familiarity with the BC Forest Safety Council Program and Forest Transportation Safety would be a de� nite asset. The successful applicant will be con� dent and personable and be able to work with many di� erent people from sta� to customers. They should be able to problem solve and work with some degree of independence.Some � exibility in scheduling possible. $16/hr to start. Please email a resume and cover letter to:

Katie Wells, Wells Business [email protected]

Please apply by email or fax at:F: (250) 341-3340 Email: [email protected]

CooksNOW HIRING:

Columbia Garden VillageInvermere, BC

Please apply by email or fax at:F: (250) 341-3340 Email: [email protected]

Recreation AidesNOW HIRING:

Ivy House - Columbia Garden VillageInvermere, BC

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Food Counter AttendantFull-time/shift work

Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends$11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Apply via email: [email protected]

Fairmont family with 3 kids is seeking a fun, outgoing, energetic person who loves kids and food! This job is working part-time

as a Nanny and part-time in our restaurant.

Please call 250-345-4094 for more details.

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Administrative Assistant ʔakisq̓nuk Office, Windermere, BC

Permanent Part Time, 21 Hours Per WeekThis position operates as an operational centralized knowledgeable resource for record management and document handling, reception, technology and systems support, event and administrative coordination. Qualities and qualifications that would make you a successful member of this organization are

• Successful completion of an Office Administration Program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; • Experience in office administration; human service organization;• Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, e-mail and internet; • Efficient and resourceful telephone skills; • Proficient skills in operating office equipment (i.e. photocopier, fax machine, multi-line telephone system, postage meter);• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; • Willingness and initiative to advance in areas relating to the duties and tasks of the position;• Experience with human service and / or First Nation organization is an asset;• Must posses a valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Please fax or e-mail your cover letter and resume to Darlene Trach, HR Manager, at 250-489-5760 or [email protected] Date: June 10, 2013 at 4:30 pmPlease review the detailed description on our website: www.ktunaxa.org/employment

We are people working together to build strong and empowered families and

healthy communities. Bring your dedication, enthusiasm and willingness to make a difference to be part of our dynamic and history making

organization.

Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking an energetic, service orientated

FRONT DESK AGENTto join our dynamic team of professionals, full-time/part-time.

We’re looking for an individual who has strong commitment to customer service and a passion for high-quality work. Successful applicants must have proven customer service and organization skills, along with the ability to problem-solve, multi-task all while working in a fast-pace environment. Strong telephone mannerism and computer skills are a must. We offer a competitive wage, a great work environment and an opportunity to develop with our young and growing company. We are committed to extraordinary service and building our reputation as the premiere luxury resort in the Columbia Valley. Located in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, our resort is centered at the heart of the Springs of Radium Golf Course.

Interested applicants for the following positions please forward your confidential resume to

[email protected]

fairmonthotsprings.com

This position is responsible for assisting the Pool Manager in overseeing the operation of our public hot springs, pool facilities in the lodge, employee supervision, guest programming and safety.

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of three years’ experience in the field, current National Lifeguard Certification, and current First Aid and Pool Operators Certificate. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required along with excellence in customer service.

Applicants must also have solid knowledge and skills in basic facility maintenance.

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

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of David Sheedy: [email protected], fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

Assistant Pool Manager

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

fairmonthotsprings.com

• Shipper/Receiver• EquipmentTechnician• Groundsperson

While experience is desired for certain roles, the key requirement for all positions is a positive attitude, relentless enthusiasm and a passion for great service. We can teach you many things, but we can’t teach you that!

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of David Sheedy: [email protected], fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

Join our winning team!When you work at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort you don’t just get a job, you get a passport to all the amenities of our facility. Enjoy complimentary golf, hot springs and skiing — as well as generous discounts at our spa, retail, seven restaurants and other ski resorts. Here are some of the positions available immediately or for summer 2013:

Located in Panorama Mountain Village is now hiring

Massage Therapists/PractitionerEsthetician

Full and part-time positions available. Please email resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Located in Panorama Mountain Village is now hiring Located in Panorama Mountain Village is now hiring


Full and part-time positions available. Please email resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.


Massage Therapists/PractitionerLocated in Panorama Mountain Village is now hiring Located in Panorama Mountain Village is now hiring



Outdoor Education/Teaching AssistantWorking with a boy with Special Needs

Full-time summer position available immediately for an active individual who is great with kids, physically fit and loves the outdoors. Desired qualifications include university student or

graduate, horsemanship skills, drivers licence. Great wage and accommodation available if required.

Please forward resumes to [email protected]


Invermere, BC V0A 1K0Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934



NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Bylaw Amendment

NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday June 18, 2013, in the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere O� ce, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of Invermere, to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1471, 2013 will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, Section 5.22 (1) Permitted Uses as follows:

Adding “(u) Fitness Center” as a permitted use to the M-1 light Industrial Zone.

The intent of these bylaws is to amend the land use and zoning of the M-1 light Industrial Zone in order to allow a � tness center as a permitted use.

The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed “Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1471, 2013. A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant back-ground documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere mu-nicipal o� ce 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from Friday, May 31, 2013 to Tuesday, June 18, 2013. O� ce hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

All persons who believe that their interest in the property is a� ected by the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1471, 2013” may:

• Send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing

• Fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or

• Present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations after the close of the public hearing.

Rory HromadnikDirector of Devlopment Services


FAITH Valley Churches

By Father GabrielSt. Joseph’sCatholic Church

Walking trails bear testimony to several pleas-ant stories and experiences of humans from time im-memorial. Some of these tales are still adventurous, fascinating, eye-catching, and breathtaking to behold and comprehend.

Most people living in the Western hemisphere are just familiar with hik-ing, cycling and cross-country skiing trails. A trail is a path with a rough surface used for travel. Before moder-nity dawned on human race, walking trails were used as access routes to remote settlements. � en auto trails came in and inaugurated the possibility of highways. Trails are of tourist interest and excite tour participants both in the religious, historical and social environments. Urban planners and developers have a keen eye on the historical and cultural trails for people. Trails are com-monly known as footpaths, pedestrian routes, tracks or unpaved dirt roads and have helped the human race to develop and progress amidst several struggles and chal-lenges historically. Let us be grateful to the medical ex-

perts who prescribe walking trails for physical and men-tal health and well-being.

I was amazed to witness several groups of people walking the trails during the weekend and that brought home deep memories of God walking in human � esh on this earthly planet.

Jesus not only talked the talk, but also walked the walk, showing humankind how much He loved. Every Good Friday, millions and millions of people across the globe with varied cultural backgrounds walk the Way of the Cross, remembering the sel� ess love and sacri� ce of Christ. � is walking trail of Calvary, though two thou-sand years old, still has a profound impact on people. � e walking trail just promotes health and well-being of the physical body only, whereas this spiritual walk enhances the walker to have serenity of body and soul, and helps him or her to have a greater transformation in life itself. He or she would become a ‘New Creation’ in Christ through this walk.

� e greatest legacy of Christ to the world for all time would be the Way of the Cross. Jesus extends an invita-tion to everyone, especially to those who � nd life cum-bersome and meaningless, to walk this walk for a change, renewal and empowerment. We glory in the legacy of our ancestors, parents and mentors. Towering high above all other legacies, the supreme sacri� ce of Christ rises above, inspiring and emulating the believer. Would you like to consider walking? Come and experience the healing touch of Christ through this wonderful walk.

Walking trails

At Lake Windermere Alli-ance Church in Invermere on Sunday, May 26th, Kootenay Youth for Africa gave a moving slideshow presentation of their trip to Ghana (March 9th to 19th) where they dug ditches and made bricks for the founda-tion of a new school. (Top row, l-r) Deb Fisher, Victoria Mailo, Ashley Hecher and Al Miller; (bottom row, l-r) Aleisha Ma-clean, Rochelle Mathieu, Sarah Miller and Makayla Wilder. � e trip was done in partner-ship with Free the Children, Me to We, and Adopt a Village.

Photo by Nicole Trigg

� e gift of Ghana

Valley ChurchesValley ChurchesLAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, May 26th 10:30 a.m.: Worship And Life Instruction, “Come To Jesus” … Special guest speaker, Rev. Tim Tjosvold, International Worker to

Niger, West Africa. Pastor Trevor Hagan

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

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRYANGLICAN-UNITEDπ

9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater10:30 a.m.: Worship Services and Picnic at Kinsmen Beach, Invermere

Everyone Welcome!7 p.m.: Worship at St. Peter’s, Windermere

Reverend 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, 5 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

You can remember someone special withyour gift to the Canadian Cancer SocietyTo donate In Memory or In Honour:www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426or mail to: #19, 19th Avenue SouthCranbrook, B.C. V1C 2L9

Please include:Your name an address for tax receiptName of the person being rememberedName and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History www.cancer.ca


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By Tammy TkachukPioneer Columnist

Dear Tammy,My husband and I don’t connect like we used to. We have been together for over 15 years, we have two small kids, and it feels as though we are in a rut. We don’t do any-thing together and put all of our energies into work and our kids. What do you suggest to help us before this goes too far? ~ Jamie

Hi Jamie,What you are experiencing is all

too common. Many couples get into a rut when they don’t focus on nurturing the relationship in addition to their own self-care and parenting/family time. It is a � ne balance in this world where we are all too busy as it is. First and foremost, make time for each other. � e less time you spend together, the farther apart you

will drift. Secondly, make it good quality time. Not just sitting side-by-side on the couch watching TV, but talking, laughing, having fun… interacting. Try going for walks, go-ing for a co� ee, and take turns planning date times together. Hope this helps! ~ Tammy

Dear Tammy,I have a lot going on in my life right now. I am moving, I’ve started dating a new guy, and will have a new roommate. � is morning I woke up with a panicky feeling. I feel that the stu� that is going on in my life is positive. Is this normal? ~ Sophie

Hello Sophie,� is is de� nitely normal. Panic feel-

ings aren’t always related to negative feelings. We experience panic when we are feeling overwhelmed too. You legiti-mately have a lot going on in your life

that can attribute to these feelings. Take a step back and try to re-evaluate. Is there anything that you can change so that you can make some of what’s happening now more manageable? It could be just talk-ing to your boyfriend about your feel-ings, or maybe getting all of the moving arrangements taken care of in advance instead of last minute. ~ Tammy

Don’t wait to tackle personal issuesLooks like summer is � nally on its

way! Everyone naturally feels better with the sun out and the birds chirping. Be sure that you continue to address the areas in your life that may need some change, and don’t just shelve it until the winter. � e longer you wait the harder it will be to change the issue at hand.

Tammy Tkachuk is a life coach who splits her time between Calgary and Windermere. She is available to help in-dividuals overcome the obstacles they are facing in life. Send your questions about life challenges to [email protected] or call 403-969-7409.

Relationships need attention too . . . ‘Valley’ on page 14

“Culture is a web of inter con-nectivity,” he said. “Simply put, the place is the product.”

Mr. � orne and his company start this July and August with an in-ventory of the valley’s cultural tour-ism experiences before conceptualiz-ing a place-based tourism product for the development of a marketing plan.

“� ere will be a lot more that’s uncovered through the inventory process than there is in a typical at-tractions-based approach to cultural tourism,” Mr. � orn added.

CCTA director Pat Bavin said the association already has a long-term plan in place for 2016 for bringing � orne’s strategy “to the ground.”

“So that is our next main step,” Bavin said. “To take his information and build that into a marketing strat-egy as a product development group, and build relationships with market-ing agencies, destination marketing organizations, the Province, then take that tapestry of place more globally.”

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