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Soccer grandma wins jackpotBy Kelsie EdePioneer Staff

Invermere resident Deanna Cook, 67, took home over $23,000 after winning the bingo jackpot in Williams Lake.

Deanna was there with about 20 local girls, watching two of her granddaugh-ters play in the provincials for the David Th ompson Secondary School senior girls’ soccer team.

While the girls were enjoying a ban-quet along with 20 other teams from around the province, Deanna decided to fi nd the nearest bingo hall.

“Th e girls were at a banquet on Friday and the night was free,” says Deanna.

“I just had to go.”Deanna made her way to the bingo

hall and spent $2 to play.“I looked down the whole time and

just prayed,” says Deanna. “When I heard them call I-30 I jumped up and hollered!”

After winning, Deanna called her daughter Verna Jones, who was on the trip with daugh-ters Carly and Emily who were playing soccer, to come to the bingo hall to bring her her identifi cation.

“Verna thought something was wrong when I called her,” says Deanna. “So I told her I won big at bingo.”

When Verna arrived at the bingo hall, she was de-lighted to hear that her mom had won over $23,000.

After Deanna made her big win, she treated the soccer girls to breakfast at Denny’s.

“If it wasn’t for the girls, I wouldn’t have won,” says Deanna. “I’m so proud of them.”

Th e high school soccer team lost all their games to more experienced teams at the provincials, but coaches

and parents praised them for their sportsmanship.Deanna is not a new face to bingo. She has been

playing bingo since she was 16 years old and has played all over B.C.

“I used to play bingo every Friday night when I lived in Vancouver,” says Deanna.

She says she has won pretty good money in the past, but nothing that has ever come close to this.

With her winnings, Deanna hopes to make a trip to Las Vegas.

Deanna has six children, 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She lives in Invermere with her daughter Verna Jones, who owns Pace Women’s Fitness Centre, and fi ve of her granddaughters.

Deanna Cook of Invermere won $23,842.26 in Williams Lake.

Columbia Valley RCMP are on the lookout for a 59-year-old Fairmont man after his home was raided on Saturday, June 3 and weapons were found.

A loaded rifl e, a compound bow and arrow, knives, replica pellet guns, and an old black powder handgun were found at the man’s home, said RCMP Corporal Dale Morgan. Th e man’s name was not re-leased.

Police had a warrant to search the home. Th e man is on a court-ordered lifetime fi rearm prohibi-tion, said Cpl. Morgan.

He faces charges of breaching a court order.“We suspect that he’s out of town,” said Cpl.

Morgan. “When he comes back, he’ll fi nd a copy of the search warrant hanging on his door.”

Cpl. Morgan wouldn’t say how police were tipped off to the weapons in the man’s home.

Th e man’s lifetime fi rearm prohibition dates back to a 2002 incident in which he became involved in an altercation with a police offi cer.

At the time of the altercation, the man had a loaded fi rearm on him, said Cpl. Morgan.

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It’s time for the District of Invermere to take over operation of the town’s air-port, says Norm Babin.

Mr. Babin, who has leased the air-port land near the Invermere crossroads from the Shuswap First Nation for 23 years, said he can no longer afford to lease the airport.

Mr. Babin owns Babin Air, a char-ter flight, touring, and aircraft mainte-nance company.

He said the Shuswap Band has been approached by other interests with an offer to use the 28 acres for something else.

“They’ve been offered a pretty good carrot,” he told council at a special meeting on Tuesday.

In an interview with The Pioneer, Dean Martin, chief executive officer of the Kinbasket Development Corpora-tion, said the offer comes from “a huge commercial developer out of Edmonton and Vancouver.”

“We can’t afford to keep subsidizing the airport,” he said, of the Shuswap Band that owns the property, “especially at this time of rapid development in the valley.”

Mr. Babin said Invermere is one of the few towns that does not support an airport.

Mr. Babin said that since he took control of the airport in 1984 from the Regional District of East Kootenay, his

dealings with the Shuswap First Nation have been positive.

“There is no lease,” he said. “We’re operating on a handshake deal, have been for 23 years.”

Mr. Babin said in order to keep the airport the district will have to match or come close to the other offer.

He said the Shuswap First Nation wants the airport to stay, but “money talks.”

Mr. Babin said the airport is cur-rently used by his company and three others - Airspan Helicopters, E.W.S. Aviation, and the Invermere Soaring

Centre. Those companies sublease the airport from Mr. Babin.

Trevor Florence owns the Invermere Soaring Centre. “It’s in a state of flux,” he said of the airport. “No one really knows what’s going to happen.”

He said he is hopeful the town will take over the lease.

“I think it’s in the interest of the town to keep the airport,” he said.

Mr. Florence said if the district takes over the lease, the airport will become provincially and federally regulated - something that could assure its survival into the future. “Once the government

becomes involved, there is a lot more red tape,” he said.

Mr. Babin said if the town takes over the airport lease, they will be eligible for provincial and federal grants he cannot receive as a private citizen. The grants could be used toward lengthening the landing strip and improving the airport facility.

He said the airport is in need of up-grades. “We need 4,200 feet for larger aircraft,” he said. Currently the runway at the Invermere Airport is 3,000 feet.

He said companies currently using the airport, and many in the tourism sector, support an airport expansion.

“If Cranbrook becomes a bigger hub we could do a feeder service,” he said. A major airport expansion is planned for the Cranbrook airport.

District of Invermere director of municipal works Brian Nickurak told council that a 1,200-foot runway exten-sion would cost roughly $500,000.

Mayor Mark Shmigelsky said as well as an economic concern, there is a medical concern, since aircraft evacuate people with medical emergencies.

Mr. Babin said the airport is impor-tant to the town.

“Everybody uses it,” he said.“The premier was in town last week,

he used it.”The matter will be discussed further

at the district’s next council meeting.Mr. Shmigelsky said the amount

required to assume the lease would be about $7 million for a 92-year lease.

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• May 26: Radium police stopped a vehicle for a Motor Ve-hicle Act investigation. Th e 30-year-old female Radium driver displayed signs of impairment and was subsequently detained.

She was escorted to provide breath samples of 130 and 140 mg percent. Th e female was issued a 90-day suspension and will be summoned to appear in Provincial Court charged with impaired driv-ing and driving while over .08.

• May 26th-May 27: Police dealt with several individuals con-suming liquor while in public in Invermere.

Four adult males and one youth male and one youth female were charged, being issued a $115 fi ne each.

Two minor females were charged with a minor in unlawful possession, fi ne $58 each.

In another alcohol-related inci-dent, police stopped a vehicle for disobeying a stop sign. Police de-tected an odour of liquor and de-manded a roadside breath test from the driver.

Th e male complied with the demand and provided a sample. A 19-year-old Edgewater male was is-sued a 24-hour driving suspension,

and his vehicle was impounded for 24 hours.

• May 28: RCMP received a complaint of two intoxicated males at the Akisqnuk First Nation, with one having been assaulted.

Police attended to fi nd a male on the ground bleeding from his forehead and nose. Th e male ad-mitted to smashing the windows of the car in an eff ort to get attention so someone would call police.

Two witnesses verifi ed the male had been chased and was asking for help. Th e male fell and was then kicked in the head and ribs several times by a pursuing male. Th e sec-ond male was arrested for assault.

Investigation also found the male at large on an undertaking with a no alcohol condition, and had driven to the location while impaired.

Th e male was detained and es-corted for breath samples which he failed to provide properly.

• May 28: Police located an intoxicated male as he stepped on a vehicle outside a downtown bar. Th e male then attempted to urinate on a vehicle. Th e male was arrested for public intoxication and an in-decent act and lodged until sober.

• May 28: Police, fi re and am-

bulance responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident at the cross-roads.

Investigation found a red Dodge Caravan driven by an 18-year-old female attempted to turn left when unsafe to do so, and was struck by a green Plymouth van driven by a 76-year-old Kimberley male.

Th e male’s 75-year-old female passenger was transported to hos-pital where she was treated for mi-nor injuries, and the 18-year-old female was treated for minor whip-lash at the scene.

• May 29: Police received a report of an intoxicated male after he smashed the windshield of a ve-hicle. Police located the male who was arrested for public intoxication and wilful damage.

Th e 22-year-old was lodged until sober and issued a violation ticket for public intoxication. Th e victim of the car damage declined criminal charges in the matter.

• May 30-June 2: Police at-tended Canal Flats for the annual Canal Flats Days. Police dealt with several individuals for liquor and liquor related off ences. Two liquor charges were laid and four 24-hour driving suspensions were issued.

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During the same period last year, there were 43 permits issued for 35 dwelling units amounting to permit fees of $47,655.73.

Th e previous year, from January 1 to May 15, 2004, there were 27 permits issued for 18 dwelling units, with permit fees amounting to $13,848.60.

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Work on the Eagle’s Nest development in Canal Flats was halted last week after concerns were raised about the area’s archeological signifi cance.

Th e project currently has 22 homes on the east side of Columbia Lake and the owner is planning to add another 25 homes. Mike Vernon, former goalten-der for the Calgary Flames, is the project’s majority owner.

Jane Warner of the B.C. Ministry of Tourism, Sport and Arts Archeology Branch in Victoria, said she received a complaint from a member of the Ktu-naxa First Nation on May 30th. Th ree days later, work on the project was stopped and it is unknown when work will resume.

“Work is being stopped until proper studies are completed,” said Ms. Warner. “We don’t want more damage to occur.”

She said the site was identifi ed years ago by the provincial government as archeologically signifi cant. It is traditional land of the Ktunaxa nation and has ancient pictographs carved in the stone.

Ms. Warner contacted the developer’s representa-tive in Canal Flats Karl Sterzer, and Village of Canal

Flats chief administrative offi cer Bruce Woodbury, in-forming them of the stop work order.

She said the developer was cooperative. “Now that they’re aware, they’ve agreed to stop.”

Ms. Warner said the developer began work with-out knowing the signifi cance of the site and without doing a proper archeological inspection. She said no charges are pending.

“Th e developer will have to hire a professional ar-cheologist,” she said.

Ms. Warner said any work has to be done in accor-dance to the B.C. Heritage Conservation Act. “Per-mits have to be applied for and the work has to be done accordingly.”

Mr. Woodbury said since the Village of Canal Flats was incorporated in 2004, it has granted building per-mits on the area. Before that, the Regional District of East Kootenay did the same.

“Certainly there are pictographs,” he said. “But we had no idea the of the extent nor the restrictions.”

Excavation on the Eagle’s Nest development was begun earlier this year. Th e developer is in the process of levelling the land, a procedure that requires hun-dreds of truckloads of soil be removed from the area.

Th e owner’s representative, Mr. Sterzer, was un-available for comment.

Work halted at Eagle’s Nestpending archaeological study

Th ousands of truckloads of earth have been removed in an attempt to level the ground for additional housing.


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Lawn BowlingTaken in the early 1900s near what is now Pynelogs

Cultural Centre in Invermere, this photograph shows four players taking their game seriously: Robert McDonald, manager of a local mine; housekeeper Miss Kittle; Ran-dolph Bruce, original owner of Pynelogs; and handyman Pete McInnis. Note how Mr. Bruce has removed his hat in order to get a better shot. Invermere no longer has lawn bowling greens because they are too expensive to main-tain.

Photo courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society


Th e Upper Columbia Valley was the location of an improvised journalistic roadtrip last Saturday.

From south to north, the rays of summer - mixed with a few warm raindrops - fell on the valley and washed away the spring.

Assigned to cover the Canal Days festival on Sat-urday morning and then the Spilli Chilli Cookoff in Spillimacheen that afternoon, I had the chance to travel down and up and down again this beautiful val-ley in which we live.

Leaving Invermere around 10 a.m., sunlight, heat, and low clouds greeted me as I travelled south on the Westside Road, the mighty Fairmont mountain range poking through the clouds.

Coming to the Fairmont Hoodoos and continuing my journey south, I spotted irrigation systems pump-ing the turquoise water of the Columbia Lake onto farmers’ fi elds. Th e summer agricultural season is in full bloom.

Driving past the headwaters of the Columbia River into Canal Flats, the heat of the north gave way to rain in the south.

Th e Canal Days annual festival kept the atmo-sphere warm, however, as the small mill town opened itself to visitors. I couldn’t resist buying two large to-mato plants from local fl ower lady Arlene Griff .

Th e plants fi lled the cab of my truck with the most wonderful summer smell, that of the pungent toma-to plant. As I drove north toward Spillimacheen, my truck became a greenhouse on wheels.

Heading up the highway, I passed several cyclists. Th eir spandex-covered legs pumped steadily in the warm air. For a time I trailed a large diesel camper the size of a city bus that pulled a car behind it - another of the many tourists who have made their way here after the long winter in the city.

Intermittent raindrops obscured my view of a doz-en or so boaters on Lake Windermere.

I continued on, past the hulking new wooden structures being erected in Radium, a symbol of pros-perity in the valley and a reminder of all the ongoing

building. Summer is construction season.Where the highway splits at the crossroads in Ra-

dium, I continued north over the Sinclair Canyon and past the sprawling Canfor Sawmill.

I drove under the shadow of Steamboat Mountain and up into the beautiful country of Edgewater and Brisco. As I passed the Tegart ranch, I spotted the old yellow farm house sitting in a fi eld perched on wheels, its windows boarded up. Th e yellow house, which for so long sat along the highway, will move into Edgewa-ter later this summer.

Past the little country store in Brisco I continued on to Spillimacheen and another rite of the early sum-mer: the Spilli Chilli Cookoff .

As rain in the south gave way to baking sun in the north, the summer festival season began. Th e sun’s heat was matched only by some of the peppers sprin-kled in the chillies.

Leaving Spillimacheen and heading home for Invermere at about 5:30 p.m., I thought about sum-mer. Th e calendar may say it begins on June 21, but for my money, I’d say summer began on Saturday.

Summertime, and the living is easy


‘Agricultural landshould be preserved’

Dear Editor:

Th ank you for publishing Adrian Bergles’ comprehensive article on the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) in your May 26th issue. Apparently the ALC’s mandate is to preserve agricul-tural land, to encourage farming and to co-operate with local governments to meet those goals.

Unfortunately the ALC is not living up to its mandate especially here in the Columbia Valley. Th e Kootenay panel of the ALC seems to think that its man-date is to remove as much agricultural land as it can from the reserve, so that it

can go to real estate development.Th e only members of the Kootenay

panel of the ALC who has tried to pre-serve agricultural land is Cheryl Hu-scroft of Creston, and for that reason she has been removed from the panel. You can be sure that the person chosen to replace her will be nothing more than a political hack.

Agriculture should be an important part of our provincial economy, but our government in Victoria doesn’t see it that way. How unfortunate.

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Dear Editor:

Many people like to complain about our medical system and it is not perfect but I feel compelled to give my report. Recently I had the misfortune to require medical care in the middle of the night. Th e emergency room nurses on call - Cindy, Teena, Katharine and Jodi - plus Kim in X-ray, the lab tech and Dr. Dibb all rushed to help me in a professional and very caring and com-

passionate way. Dr. White reacted quickly and

kindly, and made arrangements for fur-ther medical care at both the Cranbrook hospital and Rockyview in Calgary where we received the same great ser-vice! My family and I are so grateful to say that when I needed medical help, I got it!

Judy KossInvermere

Dear Editor:

Th e Legion will sponsor the Canada Day Parade for the 2006 year. Th is is the “80th” year of the Legion in the Co-lumbia Valley. We would like to have the support of the valley to help us cel-ebrate the unity of our country.

We invite you to participate in the parade by providing fl oat, marchers, riders or whatever your business, club or group is willing to enter. To help with the judging of parade entries we ask that you register your entry with the Legion, via telephone, fax, or E-mail alerting us

as to youth, club, group business name, and estimated number of persons par-ticipating. Please call and register for the parade. Only registered parade par-ticipants will be judged.

We will form up at Pot Hole Park at 10:30 a.m. and start the parade at 11:30 a.m. through the main street of Invermere, to Kinsmen Beach. Disper-sal will be at the east end of the parking lot, allowing adequate parking for par-ticipants’ families.

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A new commanding offi cer will take over the Co-lumbia Valley RCMP detachment this summer.

Staff sergeant Doug Pack will probably arrive in August, said outgoing sergeant Neil Cross.

Staff Sgt. Pack currently works in Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island.

Sgt. Cross came to the valley from Salmo in the April 2005. Later this summer he and his family will transfer to Vernon.

Th e decision to staff the Columbia Valley with a staff sergeant was made because the detachment has grown, said Sgt. Cross. Two offi cers were added to the force last year, bringing the total offi cers and clerical staff to 15. When a detachment reaches 15 staff , a staff sergeant is required.

Sgt. Cross said he has been acting as staff sergeant since last summer. Under RCMP policy, however, Sgt.

Cross is unable to apply for the staff sergeant position because he has not held his current rank for two years. He was promoted to sergeant when he moved to the valley in 2005.

“Th is community has been great,” said Sgt. Cross. He said he is excited to move on to Vernon, however.

“It’s a little bigger centre with more amenities.”He said his biggest challenge while in the Colum-

bia Valley was dealing with the large numbers of tour-ists during the busy times of the year - something he will continue to deal with in the Okanagan.

Sgt. Cross will move with his wife Shannon - who worked as Pioneer offi ce manager after the family moved to the valley - and their two children: Dylan, 12, and Rachel, 10.

Originally from Regina, Sgt. Cross is a 15-year veteran of the RCMP. He spent 11 years in Dawson Creek before working in Salmo for 2.5 years.

Th e Pioneer wishes the Cross family all the best in their new home.

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By Pioneer Staff

Th e following people were convicted and sen-tenced in adult court held at the Invermere Court House on June 6th. Presiding was circuit judge Ron Webb of Cranbrook.

• David G. Muys was found guilty of two counts of breach of undertaking.

Th e court heard at 9:47 p.m. on May 21, 2004 police received a report of a motor vehicle accident near Spillimacheen. Th e court heard a small red car crossed the centre meridian and sideswiped a pickup truck.

Th e court heard Mr. Muys was one of two oc-cupants in the red car. Th e court heard after the accident he was taken to Invermere and then to Cranbrook hospital for treatment. Th e occupants of the truck, a couple from Calgary, were unin-jured.

Mr. Muys was sentenced to two $600 fi nes on the breach of undertaking charges.

Mr. Muys’ trial on fi ve separate charges was be-gun on June 5 and fi nished on June 6. He was found not guilty of operating a vehicle while im-paired, operating a vehicle with over 80 milligrams of alcohol and driving while driver’s licence sus-pended.

• Aaron J. Dubetz was found guilty to one count of assault and one count of operating a vehicle over 80 milligrams of alcohol.

Mr. Dubetz was sentenced to a $300 fi ne for the assault, and a $600 fi ne and a one-year driving prohibition for driving over 80 milligrams.

A Day in Court

Birds of a feather

Jeff Th ackray of Radium Hot Springs and his pet Tinker-bell stopped by the Pioneer offi ce last week. Tinkerbell is a parrot that Jeff ’s mother Mary brought back from her travels to Mexico. Th e bird is still young and hasn’t yet learned to speak. Adult parrots can develop a vocabulary of about 100 words.

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Aspire dancers back from the Big AppleBy Kelsie EdePioneer Staff

Michelle Navatril has been dancing since she was three years old.

“Both my sister and my mom were into dance,” says Michelle, “so I became interested in it at a young age.”

Michelle, 31, lived in Calgary until two years ago when she decided to move to Invermere and take over the Aspire Dance Academy, formerly owned by Colleen Wagner.

“I wanted to start fresh some-where,” says Michelle. “Invermere has been a neat escape that I have fallen in love with.”

In a matter of 24 hours, Michelle decided to take over Aspire Dance and move away from the big city for the fi rst time in her life.

“I’ve always wanted to do my own thing, and with Aspire I can,” says Mi-chelle.

Michelle began competing in jazz, tap and ballet when she was six years old. By the time Michelle was 18, she

was teaching classes and has carried on with it to this day.

She has taught at some of the most prestigious dance academies in Calgary.

“I love music,” says Michelle. “As soon as I hear music I start choreo-graphing.”

Michelle received her teaching cer-tifi cations through the Royal Academy

of Dance and studied business admin-istration through the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and the Univer-sity of Calgary.

Th is year, Michelle has had around 140 students enrolled in Aspire.

“I’ve been very impressed with the calibre of dancers we have here,” says Michelle.

Aspire entered two competitions this year: Th e Great Canadian Dance Challenge in Calgary and the Dance-Works festival in Cranbrook.

At both competitions, the dancers came home with many medals and even

some cash scholarships. Th ey placed very well in their division and won many awards.

At the Calgary competition, Mi-chelle received the Overall Grand Champion Choreography trophy.

But the best was yet to come. Mi-chelle, along with 14 students and 13 parent chaperones, took a six-day trip to New York City last month to experi-ence what dance is all about in the Big Apple.

While in New York, the group at-tended various dance classes, went sightseeing, took part in a mock audi-tion, and saw the New York City Ballet, as well as some Broadway shows.

“It was a great experience for the kids,” says Michelle.

Michelle is ready to begin planning another trip in 2008, hopefully to Paris and London.

Aspire wrapped up the year by host-ing three sold-out performances at the David Th ompson Secondary School.

“We could easily have sold tickets for a fourth show,” says Michelle, “but it would have killed our dancers!”

Michelle says she hopes to be in charge of Aspire for a long time.

“Dance is my life,” says Michelle. “Once a dancer, always a dancer.”

Michelle Navratil poses in the centre of her Aspire dance group.

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June 9th

• 7:30 pm: TNT Co., a children’s drama group, presents “Palindrome Power” at Pynelogs. Tickets available at Dave’s Book Bar. For info: Alice Breeze, 342-3019.• Stanley Cup Playoff viewing on a 10’ screen. Valley Christian Assembly Church, just off the 93/95 highway, 2 km north of Windermere, across from the Skookum Inn. Church will open 30 mins before the game starts. For info: Kevin 688-3339.

June 9th, 10th, 11th

• June 9th 5 pm - 9 pm, June 10th 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, June 11th 2 pm - 6 pm: Windermere Valley Minor Baseball Year end tourney at crossroads diamonds. come cheer them on! For info: Jared 342-5588.

June 10th - 17th

• 8 pm - 8 am (June 10-11): “Relay For Life,” DTSS track, held by the Candian Cancer Society. For info: (250) 688-4488.• 10 am - 3 pm: Mountain Sketches II exhibition, Artym Gallery.

June 12th

• 7 pm: “A Simple Curve,” CV Arts Cinefest movie, Toby Th eatre, tickets $10 at the door. For info: 342-4423.

June 15th

• 8:30 am: A representative from the Department of Veterans Aff airs will be available to answer questions regarding pensions and pension applications, Invermere Legion. For info: Richard Endel, 345-6379.

June 16th

• 8th Annual Bull Riding in the Rockies at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: 342-6695

June 17th

• Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Garage Sale. Tables and/or tailgates free to participants donating their items and/or sales to the chamber. For info: 342-2844. • 10 am: 4-Week Yoga Program, $55/person, Pynelogs Cultural Centre, upstairs, Only 10 spaces available.For info: 342-4423.

June 19th

• 7 pm - 9 pm: WES PAC is hosting a: Drug Awareness Session, Windermere Elementary School. For info: 342-4278 or 342-0313.

June 21st

• Noon: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce AGM, Best Western Invermere Inn. For info: 342-2844.

June 24th

• 9 am - 1 pm: Th e Invermere Farmers’ Market starts its 6th season, located on 12th Street and 6th Avenue.

July 1st

• 1 pm - 5 pm: Mountain Mosaic Festival of Arts, Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Live music, entertainers, children’s tent, and art auction. For info: 342-4423.• 11:30 am: Canada Day Parade, sponsored by the Legion, starting at Pot Hole Park through to Kinsmen Beach. For info on participating: 342-3335.

July 3rd - 9th

• Eagle Ranch hosts “Take a Kid to the Course Week” Kids golf for free with each paying adult golfer. Book your tee times in advance at www.eagleranchresort.ca, or call 342-0562.

July 21st - 23rd

• Scrapbook Retreat, Call Carrie at Scrappin’ Queen Scrapbook Supplies for details. 250-341-7068.

July 23rd

• Heart of the Rockies Triathlon, an Olympic-distance triathlon of a 1.5-kilometre swim in Lake Windermere, a 40-kilometre bike ride on Westside Road, and a 10-kilometre run to Wilmer. Th e starting area will be at James Chabot Park in Athalmer. For info call Bruce at 342-3373 or visit www.heartoftherockiestri.ca.

July 28th. 29th. 30th

• Dragon Boat Festival, Kinsmen Beach. Free admission to watch or participate in the festivities! For info: 342-4242 or www.InvermereDragonBoat.com.

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Columbia Valley Food Bank

• Tuesdays and Th ursdays from 1 pm-2 pm. To make a donation, mail cheque to Box 2141, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.

Hot Springs Hours of Operation

• Radium Hot Springs Hot Pool: 9 am - 11 pm, Cool Pool: 12 pm - 9 pm. For info: 347-9390.• Fairmont Hot Springs Hot Pool: 8 am-10pm daily.

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• Windermere Fire Department is seeking community minded volunteers. For info: Aaron at 342-3965.• Radium Silver Fins Swim Club. See their website! radiumsilverfi ns.bravehost.com. For info: 342-1369.Saturdays:• Karaoke every Saturday night at Th e Sportsman’s Lounge. For info: 345-6346. • 10 am - 3 pm: “Season Starter Sale” at the Friends of Kootenay National Park Shop at Radium Parks/Chamber building, beside the bighorn sheep statue. For info: 342-7300.• 5 pm - 8 pm: Public indoor rock climbing, JA Laird School gym, $5 drop in. For info: 342-9413 or 342-6232.Sundays:• 7 pm: Community Hymn Sing at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church, every second Sunday of the month. For info: 342-5961.• 2 pm: Crib every Sunday at the Brisco Hall.• 5 pm - 8 pm: Public indoor rock climbing, JA Laird School gym, $5 drop in. For info: 342-9413 or 342-6232.Mondays:• 7 pm: Duplicate Bridge, Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2, visitors welcome. For info: Gerriann, 342-9893.Tuesdays:• 7 pm - 9 pm every Tuesday: ADHD Parent Support Group. Drop-ins welcome, School Board District Offi ce. For info: Lynda, 342-9243, ext. 234.Wednesdays:• 7 pm Wednesdays: Archery, Lake Lillian, held by the Rod and Gun Club.• 6:30 pm: Lighten Up Weight Loss Support Circle, fi rst and third Wednesdays of every month at All Th ings Beautiful.Th ursdays:• 7 pm: Bingo at the Invermere Seniors’ Centre, 1309-14th Street, every second and fourth Th ursday.• Jam nights every Th ursday at Th e Sportsman’s Lounge. For info: 345-6346.• 9:30 am-11:30 am every Th ursday: Play & Learn Drop-in program for children six and under, and parents at Edgewater Hall. For info: 342-2053. • 9 pm every Th ursday: Karaoke, Whitehouse Pub.

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The blood and sweat of professional bull riding is coming back to the Columbia Valley.

Bull Riding in the Rockies will return to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere for the eighth consecutive year on Friday, June 16th.

A fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Rockies, the Junior B hockey team hopes to raise $15,000 through the one-day event, said Rockies board member and event organizer Al Miller.

The main event will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thirty bullriders, members of the World Professional Bullriding circuit of Bowden, Alberta, will compete for a purse of about $10,000.

Mr. Miller calls bullriding “the extreme sport for cowboys.”

The sport is popular in western Canada and the U.S. Professional riders may hold member cards in five or six bullriding associations, said Ty Northcott, manager of the World Professional Bullriding circuit. A successful rider may earn up to $20,000 per year.

Bull riding is a dangerous business and injuries are common, although not usually serious. These days riders wear kevlar vests to protect their internal organs and some wear helmets. Many, however, still prefer cowboy hats.

The object of bull riding is to stay atop the animal for a full eight seconds. The ride is judged out of a possible 100 points - 50 points depend on the ferocity of the bull, and the other 50 are awarded on the rider’s ability to match the bull’s moves.

Judges sometimes grant riders a “re-ride” if the bull does not pose a sufficient challenge.

Bull Riding in the Rockies will begin

Sunday, June 11th with a Queen of the Bull Riding in the Rockies competition at the Windermere Saddle Club ring near the Invermere crossroads. Young female equestrians will compete. The queen and her princesses will open the bull riding event on June 16.

The event will begin at 5:30 with the traditional beef, beans and biscuits dinner for $7. After the queen and her princesses open the show, children aged six to nine will attempt to ride sheep. “It’s hilarious,” said Mr. Miller.

A precision whip show will be featured, and an all-ages dance with country rock music by Invermere recording artist Kelly Miller and his band will follow the bullriding.

Tickets are on sale at Home Hardware, Dave’s Book Bar, and Selkirk TV in Invermere; Radium Mountainside Market, Fairmont Bigway Foods and the Brisco General Store.

Prices are $26 for adults, and $17 for students and seniors. Those who purchase their tickets before June 10th will receive a discount.

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By Deanna BerringtonArtym Gallery

Imagine . . .You are standing in an alpine

meadow, expansive mountain vis-tas on all sides. You have a brush in your hand, but where to begin? You take a deep breath, dip your brush in the paint, then move to your easel. Speed is of the essence – you must work fast or the scene you are painting will change before your eyes. Th e light is shifting as the sun moves behind a cloud, a breeze picks up, shifting the grasses while a mosquito buzzes in your ear, but you don’t . . . you can’t . . . take notice.

A short time, and a frenzy of brush strokes later, you step back and collect your brand new fi eld study and tuck it, still wet, away. Brushing your hands together, you start to pack up your supplies, then swing your backpack over your shoulders and hike further up the trail.

Th is is what painting “en plein air” is like. Six Western Canadian artists will be at the Artym Gallery talking about their most recent “plein air” experience and displaying the fruits of their labour. Pat Bavin, Cameron Bird, Sarah Kidner, Denise Lemaster, Eliza-beth Wiltzen and Susan Woolgar will be painting out-side the Artym on main street Invermere from noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 10th, fi nishing their

three-day painting trip.Planning to travel up to Pan-

orama one day, towards Fairmont Hot Springs on the Westside Road another and fi nishing at the Artym on Saturday, they will be painting at least two paintings per day, all of which will be on exhibi-tion at the Artym Gallery begin-ning on Saturday, June 10th.

Also on exhibition will be their studio works created from the original Mountain Sketches exhibition from last September. Th e September trip encompassed the landscape through Kootenay National Park, from Castle Moun-tain all the way to the Radium Hot Pools, as well as the Radium wetlands, and an impressive view of Mt. Nelson. See all of these on-location studies transformed into

full size studio pieces.Th ese six artists have all spent time painting in

the Columbia Valley. Pat Bavin and Denise Lemaster are locals, and Cameron Bird spent almost two years Invermere, painting the backcountry here. Elizabeth Wiltzen, Sarah Kidner and Susan Woolgar are all Al-berta artists who love the mountains, and are delighted to have the opportunity to spend some serious paint-ing time here.

Join everyone at the Artym Gallery, and all six art-ists at an evening reception Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Experience the process of artistic creation!

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By Kelsie EdePioneer Staff

Want to know more about the history of the valley? Come check out the Windermere Valley Museum.

Th e museum is open for business once again this year and is showing an array of interesting exhibits.

Th e museum will be featuring various historical photo collections, old prints done by valley artists, ob-jects from the past, and other timeless exhibits that represent the history of the valley.

Th is year, the museum has re-cently added a beatiful First Nations headdress to their collection which was donated to them.

Th e historical village is also an facinating part of the museum and is worth experiencing. Th e village includes buildings such as a school

house and a mining display.While you are there, feel free also

to enjoy the beautiful outdoors from one of the picnic tables.

Th e museum’s new exhibits ap-peal to people of all ages and is a great way to spend a day with family or friends.

So come to the museum for a “blast from the past” or to expand your knowledge of the valley.

Th e museum is operated by the Windermere District Historical Soci-ety and admission for the museum is by donation.

Hours of operation for June are weekdays from 1 - 4 p.m. For July and August, the museum will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Th en for September it will be open weekdays from 1 - 4 p.m.

For more information on the mu-seum call 342-9769.


The Second Annual David Thompson Secondary School Creative Contest Winners were announced at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on June 6. Congratulations to the following winners in the Creative Contest:

Poetry – Junior: 1st: Emma Milligen, Grade 10, “Play No More”2nd: Tisha Tardif, Grade 9, “Don’t Sit at Home,

Go Play”

Poetry - Senior1st: Burke Muir, Grade 12, “The Final Curtain”2nd: Zane Koss, Grade 12, “I don’t think I quite

got out of my childhood what I wanted, so I’ve de-cided to have another.”

Short Story - Junior1st: Caralyn Reisle, Grade 10, “Freedom”2nd: Abigail Reisle, Grade 10, “Falling Off Cloud

Nine”Honourable Mention: Sam Helmer, Grade 10,

“Mr. Brightside”

Short Story- Senior1st: Katie Harris, Grade 11, “When the Owner’s

Away”2nd: Angela Semple, Grade 12, “Waiting for Mc-

Donald’s”

Honourable Mention: Chris Wass, Grade 12, “Play”

Photography - Junior1st: Madison Ede, Grade 9, “Lonely Playground”2nd: Lauren Gagatek, Grade 9, “Feline Frolic” Photography- Senior1st: Gillian Stewart, Grade 11, “The Colours You

Shine”2nd: Laurel Tegart, Grade 11, “Summer’s Sunset

(our last day of freedom)”

3D Art - Junior1st: Emma Milligen, Grade 10, “Jest”2nd: Mackenzie Brush, Grade 9, untitledHonourable Mention – Undine Foulds, Grade 8,

“turtle;” and Kirby Burk, Grade 10, “Rainbow Sher-bet”

3D Art- Senior1st Place – Sonya Bond, Grade 12, “Ogga Bat-

cha”2nd Place – Lindsay Dakin and Shelby Jansen,

Grade 12, “Death of Ophelia”

Drawing - Junior1st Place – Abigail Reisle, Grade 10, “The Picture

Game”

2nd Place – Isaiah Fast, Grade 8, “Fire Dancing” Painting – Junior 1st: Caralyn Reisle, Grade 10, “Strike a Pose”2nd: Abigail Reisle, Grade 10, “Oma playing by

creek in 1936”

2D Art- Senior (Drawing and Painting)1st: Shelby Jansen, Grade 12, “Oh the games

we’ve played”2nd: Taylor Pettit, Grade 11, “Krosan”Honourable Mention: Katie Harris, Grade 11,

“Toddler: Toy Town’s Godzilla”

The entries and student art are on display at Pynelogs Gallery until June 17th, 10-4 p.m. (closed Mondays).

Thank you to all the students who entered, the volunteer judges, and especially all those who helped to support the event.

Prizes were made possible by the generosity of the high school’s Parents’ Advisory Council, the Rotary Club, the Kinsmen Club, Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Focus, AG Foods, Sobey’s, Lambert Kipp Pharmacy, Team Raven at ReMax, David Thompson Secondary School Students’ Council, Columbia Val-ley Trading Company, the Valley Fitness Centre, One Hour Photo, Black Forest Restaurant, Gerry’s Gelati, Tex’s Coffee Works, and Subway.

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Climbing to the peak of Mount Ever-est is just the beginning for Invermere mountain climber Dan Griffi th.

Dan, who scaled the largest moun-tain in the world last month, now has his sights set on the highest peaks on the other six continents.

After just a few days at home, he left this week with his son Luke, 25, to climb Mt. McKinley in Alaska, North America’s highest peak.

Dan, 55, who works as a ski guide for Canadian Mountain Holidays in the winter and operates a mountain guid-ing business in the summer, is the oldest Canadian man to reach the peak of Mt. Everest.

He said this year - his third attempt to climb Everest - the weather was per-fect for his ascent.

“To do it without any desperate fear is unbelievable,” he said.

Dan left Invermere on March 20. He spent exactly two months in Nepal be-coming acclimatized to the high eleva-tion in the Himalayas. He made several trips from base camp up the mountain to Camp One and Camp Two and then back into the valley below.

“Th e idea is that you allow your body a chance to adapt to the thinner air,” said Dan, who stands 6’4” tall.

Dan said he was ready to climb Ever-est after he spent one night at Camp Th ree - at 7,400 metres above sea level - without using bottled oxygen. Camp

Th ree is on the precarious Lhotse Face, an ice slab on a 45-degree slope.

“If you slip, you’re history,” he said.After retreating into the valley for a

few days of rest and recovery, Dan be-gan his ascent up Everest.

Each day he would wake before dawn and climb until nine or 9:30 a.m. “You need to arrive early to rest and rehydrate for the next day’s climb,” said Dan.

After three days of climbing, Dan reached Camp Th ree. At that point he began to breathe bottled oxygen brought earlier by Sherpa porters.

“It was like fl ipping a switch,” said Dan of the energy boost the pure oxy-gen gave him. “Th e diff erence was amaz-ing.”

At Camp Th ree, Dan started climb-

ing with a partner, a man from New Hampshire, and two Sherpas. Each North American man had a dedicated Sherpa who helped them. Th e Sherpa who helped Dan is named Tashi Tser-ing.

“Th ere’s no doubt about who climbs Everest,” said Dan. “It’s the Sherpas, they’re incredible.”

Dan arrived at Camp Four the morn-ing of May 23rd, four days after leaving base camp. At 8000 metres above sea level, in the so-called “Death Zone” on Mt. Everest, climbers can last a limited amount of time.

Dan rested at Camp Four until only 9:30 p.m. before he and his team began their fi nal ascent to the top. “You can climb all night with a head lamp,” said Dan. “Chances are you’re going to get to the top with daylight.”

At 5:30 a.m. on May 24th Dan reached the top of the world, 8,848 me-tres high.

“If I could imagine perfection that’s what it would be,” said Dan of reaching the summit. “Th at was a great day.”

From the summit, Dan radioed Base Camp and people there called the Seat-tle head offi ce of the Everest expedition company Dan had employed. Th ey, in turn, called Dan’s wife of 33 years, Deb, in Invermere.

“She knew within 15 minutes,” said Dan. “What a world we live in.”

Dan wasn’t yet safe, however. Th e long journey down the mountain took him past the Khumbu Icefall.

“It’s the dangerous place where peo-

ple are killed by collapsing ice towers,” he said. Th ree people have been killed in the area so far this year.

It took Dan two days to get down Everest and back to base camp. “It was a relief,” he said.

Dan came down the Nepalese side of the mountain about one week after British climber David Sharp died in Ti-bet as he descended the mountain. Th e British climber’s death has received a lot of attention because other climbers passed him as he lay dying.

Even Sir Edmund Hillary, the fi rst to summit the mountain in 1953, has been critical of the climbers who passed the man on their way to the top.

“I think the facts were misreported,” said Dan. “Chances are there weren’t 40 people stepping over this guy.”

Dan wonders if the victim may have fallen off to the side of the trail. “With a face mask on you may not see him,” he said. “Of course, if they had, they would have helped him.”

Th e danger of Everest is part of its appeal. Dan, who tried to climb the mountain in 1986 and again in 2005, spent many months over the years try-ing to accomplish his dream.

“I’ve climbed a lot of mountains in my life, but I’ve never spent six months trying to climb only one.”

Dan plans to climb one mountain a month for the rest of the year until he has completed “the Seven Summits.”

He has already completed the hard-est of the climbs.

“Why not do all seven?” he said.

Dan Griffi th of Invermere

Everest climber ready for next summit



Chilli cooks and chilli lovers from across the Columbia Valley converged on the tenth annual Spilli Chilli cookoff in Spillimacheen Sat-urday.

Organized by Spillimacheen area residents Dennis Alt and his wife Nola, who is originally from Texas, the event attracted 14 chilli cooks and hundreds of visitors throughout the day to the Spillimacheen Festival Grounds, owned by longtime Spilli-macheen resident Frances Dunne.

At 9:30 a.m. Saturday the chilli cooks began the cookoff in earnest. Ingredients were brought to the site and prepared, the only rule be-ing the competing chillies must be cooked on site.

Each cook set up a temporary kitchen from which to practice their culinary craft. At about noon the fi rst visitors began to arrive.

Entry to the cookoff was free, and for $1 guests were given a reus-able cup they could use to wander from booth to booth and sample the various chillies.

While the guests tasted chilli, many folk and rock acts played

from the stage. Th e twangy sound of guitar music is a staple of the Spilli Chilli cookoff , as much a part of the event as the chilli itself.

Tasters were asked to vote for their favorite chilli and many cooks ran out of chilli as demand often ex-ceeded supply.

At 4 p.m., fi ve judges - myself included - set out to separate the contenders from the pretenders, the chilli champions from the chilli wan-nabees. Each was competing to have his or her name immortalized on a large red and green plaque shaped like a large chilli.

After tasting each chilli, the judges chose Bob and Carol Braisher of Parson as chilli champions. Th e eight-time Spilli Chilli veterans de-feated Clarence Lindquist and Rox-anne Harper of Marysville, who had won the cookoff the last two years.

Mr. Lindquist and Ms. Harper did not go home without a prize, however. Th eir buff alo chilli was voted the “people’s choice” for best in the contest.

Mrs. Alt said the Spilli Chilli Cookoff is inspired by cookoff s in the American South. “Th e American Cookoff s are much more serious,” she said. “Th is one is all about fun.”

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Dorthy Wardwell and Jane Crow won Best Showmanship

and 2nd place for Judged Chiliand 2nd place for Judged Chili

Cooking up another “bowl of red.”

People’s Choice winnersRoxanne Harper and Clarence Lindquist.

Bob and Carol Braisher won 1st place for Judged Chilli.The Spilli Chilli Cook-off is great for the whole family.

Photos by Dave Sutherland


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• Cheers & JeersCall 341-6299 Submitted by

Gail Hoff mannInvermere

While gradua-tion is a celebration of life’s journey taking a new road, Carrara Onody is thinking about her Invermere friends and teachers. Her learning and friend-ships began here.

Carrara’s educa-tion for nine years was in Invermere. She was involved in dance classes and drama at David Th ompson Second-ary School.

Her interests and family back-ground moved them to Newport Coast, California. She has had very exciting opportunities with that move but her successes were rooted here.

When her brother Chance joined the Four Season Youth Orchestra, play-ing stand up bass, and she joined the Four Seasons Master Chorale, they had a special experience. Th e troupe repre-sented the United States at the Austra-lian International Music Festival in June of 2005. Th ey performed in the Town Hall and the Sidney Opera House.

Last July Carrara was invited to rep-resent California in the 2005 National

Student Leader-ship Conference in Chicago, Ill., acknowledging her academic excellence and leadership. Th e conference was exciting for she met students from many states and countries.

Her group presentation on a detailed project for Johannesburg, South Africa called the Afri-can Arts Institute for Children with Aids, was voted most creative and best overall.

Carrara has been involved in musical theatre and one-act plays. Th is interest has made her choose Loyola Marymount Univer-sity in Los Angeles for her studies this fall.

Although the transfer to the States was diffi cult at fi rst, she said the hard work was well worth her eff orts.

Like our local graduation class, we wish you good luck and happiness in your future.

Carrara will be visiting Invermere on June 26th for a few weeks to connect with her fellow grads; after all, Invermere was where she began her journey.

Carrara shines in California

Carrara Onody heading for Los Angeles.


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DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE

2GREAT DEALS for all

LOCALS

By Harold HazelaarInvermere

Occasionally I seem to take the liberty of using this column as a soapbox, and today is one of those times.

This year, on July 11th, the Lake Windermere Lions’ Club will host the third an-nual “Golf with the Lions” day at Copper Point Golf Course.

For a mere sixty bucks you can play a round of golf, ride in the GPS guided cart and help the Lions raise some more funds for the on-going development of Invermere’s Pothole Park.

Last year, trees and shrubs were planted on the north edge of the park, near the David Thompson statue, and the next step will probably include the construction of public washrooms and some curb and sidewalk development.

The Lions’ Club is proud of the relationship we have with Copper Point and we enjoy the opportunity to share the day with our fellow community residents on the golf course.

As usual, we will have some prizes for achieve-ments on certain holes as well as a couple of significant “Hole-In-One” prizes. Other than that, this is a fun day of golf with no pressure to perform well.

I would encourage everyone to phone and book your tee-time, individually or as a group, as soon as possible because the day becomes booked up rather quickly. Phone the Copper Point Pro-shop at 341-3392 to reserve your spot.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has participated in the past and I hope to see you there again this year.

The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by Deacon Jones: “Golf is the worst drug in the world. You just keep coming back for more embarrassment.”

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Jumping for joy

Grade 4 student Si-erra Dunlop takes part in the high jump event during the J. A. Laird Elementary School track meet held on June 1. Stu-dents from Grades 4 to 7 participated in many events held at the David Thompson Secondary School field.

Photo by Kelsie Ede


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Canal Flats’ civic pride was on display for all to see during the Annual Canal Days festival last week.

The four-day event reached its zenith on Saturday. Many town folk and visitors from other valley com-munities came to enjoy the party thrown in the small mill town.

Beginning at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, the festivities ran all day, finishing with a community dance at the town’s civic centre.

At 11 a.m. a parade left from Martin Morigeau Elementary School. People aboard the floats, some of which honoured the railroad, Canal Flats’ history and our country, threw handfuls of candy to the crowd. A frenzy followed as children frantically tried to pick up as much candy as they could.

Saturday’s celebration revolved around the civic centre where several vendors sold crafts, potted plants and food. One of the booths on display was arranged

by Canal Flats residents and local historians Norm and Joyce Bidder.

It commemorated the first wedding performed

at the Canal Flats United Church.Behind the booth sat Albert and Agnes Hay, of

Kimberley, the first couple married in the old church in 1953.

Outside, a temporary concession was set up and sold hog dogs and hamburgers. The treats were very popular and a people stood in a 30 foot-long line as they waited. Another booth sold cotton candy.

A sheltered area was set up behind the civic centre where people could take shelter from the beating sun. Inside a musicians entertained the crowd.

Children played and many eagerly awaited rides on the Credit Union Express, a 1991 Suzuki Sidekick modified into a Canadian Pacific locomotive by re-tired CP employees Jim Watson and Charlie Bichon of Cranbrook.

Their train, which pulled two cars and a caboose, was awarded the top prize for floats in the parade.

Canal Days is a fundraiser for various projects in town. This year money was raised for new playground equipment, the civic centre and the Canal Flats’ youth group, said event organizer Karen Flowers.

Canal Days has been a yearly event for the past 56 years, she said.

“Everybody in the community comes out and tries to celebrate our little town.”

A parade down main street featured Canadian flags, free candy and plenty of smiles.

Spirit of Canal Flats shines


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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Where: Radium Hot Springs PoolsTime: 5:00pm

Date: June 12th, 2006

All members are invited to attend!

By Pioneer Staff

Th e Invermere Se-niors’ Association is ask-ing the public for help.

A major renovation is planned for the hall, lo-cated on 14th Street near the high school.

Th e expansion will increase the hall by 400 square feet and add a me-chanical lift to replace the old ramp on the front of the building.

Norma Hastewell is president of Branch 78 of the Invermere Seniors’ Association of B.C. She is also treasurer of the provincial organization, an umbrella group that lobbies government on behalf of seniors.

Mrs. Hastewell says the addition will cost be-tween $40,000 and $50,000, and another $10,000 to $15,000 are needed for the lift.

“I am looking at every grant possibility,” she said. “Most grants are for operating expenses only and don’t cover capital costs.”

In previous years the seniors met at various loca-tions, but in 2002 they were able to acquire the hall near the high school with the help of the District of Invermere. Currently the District owns half the prop-erty and holds the mortgage on the other half, which belongs to the seniors’ association.

Th e hall is in use almost every day of the week, with 140 paid members who use the space for dupli-cate bridge, fl oor curling, carpet bowling, card games, cribbage, bingo, choir practice and pot luck dinners. Th e group also has activities off the premises, such as the recent annual picnic at Kinsmen Beach.

People of any age can join the group for $10 each, with full voting privileges at the age of 50.

Th e hall can accommodate about 80 members now. Th e 34-foot by 12-foot addition at the western end will include new wheelchair-accessible washrooms, reconfi gure the kitchen, and add storage room.

Th e hall also contains a two-bedroom apartment in the basement, rented by Frank and Jean Meadows.

“Frank keeps the place tidy. He painted the garbage cans and even picks dandelions,” says Eric Rasmussen, fi rst vice-president of the seniors’ association.

Mr. Rasmussen is in charge of ordering the new lift, which will be installed inside the hall. He has spent countless hours fi nding the appropriate lift, which will be installed during the fi rst phase of renovation.

Th e hall is also available for rent at $50 per half-day and $100 per full day. For information about renting the hall, call Jean Meadows at 342-6861.

Members are also selling raffl e tickets for an oil painting, framed print, painted fl oor mat and afghan. To buy three tickets for $2, call Norma Hastwell at 342-3990 or Eric Rasmussen at 342-6349.

Donations can be made to the District of Invermere, specifying that it is for renovations to the Seniors’ Hall. Receipts will be issued for tax-deduc-tion purposes.

Seniors ready to expand

Eric Rasmussen and Norma Hastewell of the Invermere Seniors’ Association.


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OFFICE SPACE

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SUITES FOR RENT

2 bedroom furnished ground fl oor suite, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P, in Windermere. $875/month, 250-342-3819 or 403-240-0678.

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HOUSE FOR RENT

Invermere, 3 bedroom detached, 5 appliances, a/c, double attched garage, deck, lakeview. No smok-ing, no pets, no partiers. Long term preferred, references required. $1500/month + utilities + DD, available July 1st. 403-271-4228.

4 bedroom trailer, 1.5 baths, nice yard, available July 1. W/D, dish-washer, cats ok, $1000/month. 342-7625.

For Rent or For Sale: 3 bedroom with new large living room addi-tion, new siding, fl ooring, many extras. $750/month or $36,000. Call 1-403-742-6467.

CONDOS FOR SALE

PANORAMA - New, resales, town-homes, condos, chalets, lots, 1/4 ownership from $99,900. Kerry Dennehy, Playground Real Estate, 270-0481.

3 bedroom, 2 bath condo with loft at The Peaks in Radium. 1700 sq.ft, gas fi replace. Beautiful SW views of mountains and golf course. Swimming pool, hot tubs, and underground heated parking available to residents. Available July 1st. Please Call 250-347-2252 or 250-342-5220.

HOMES FOR SALE

Clean and bright 3 bedroom home with separate guest cabin/studio. Unique park like setting with privacy and views in the heart of town on 1/2 acre parcel (3 R-1 lots). Development potential, 342-3129.

Newer duplex, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, fi nished basement, nice sunset views, 455 13th Avenue,

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Spillimacheen, BC. One acre with older mobile and addition. Sev-eral outbuildings, fenced area for horses, etc...$159,900. Call 250-346-3110 or cell 250-344-0349 for more information.

Newer 3 bedroom, 3.5 baths, all kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, central vacuum, laminate fl oor-ing, fenced yard with garden and private deck with good mountain views, Athalmer, $264,000. Call 342-7393. To view [email protected].

LAND FOR SALE

Spectacular Crescentwood lots in Edgewater coming this spring. Cordillera Avenue Project in plan-ning. “Town Square” commercial-residential lots now, with sewer service to property line - $66,000. Live and work in a village setting. Edgewater Developments, 250-347-9660, [email protected].

BOATS FOR SALE

1981 18.5’ Swiftsure. 470, 170 HP, Mercruiser. New fl oor, c/w stereo, skis, tube, ropes, 2 propellers, runs excellent. $5,500 OBO, 342-4468.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2002 Kia Rio RXV. The economi-cal graduation gift. Worry free transportation, excellent fuel consumption and reliability. Only 40,000 km, new front tires, one owner, lady driven. Asking $10,000 OBO, 342-3569.

1978 Dodge Sportsman camper-ized van, good condition. Asking $3,900 phone 347-9822.

1978 Buick Riviera, 64,000 miles original. $5,500 OBO 342-7393.

1990 Ski-doo Mach 1, rebuilt engine, 1-1/2” paddle track, runs great. Comes with ‘89 parts Ski-doo. $1500 OBO, 347-9533.

1989 Chevy extended cab, stan-dard, 4x4, 80,000km on rebuilt 350 engine, 2 sets of tires, drybox and boxliner. Wired for stereo. $4,000 OBO, 347-9533.

1988 Nissan Pulsar NX, 2.8L, Twin Cam, 175,000 km, CD, t-tops, ask-ing $2,200 OBO. Call 342-0176 or 342-1517.

1991 Toyota 4runner, excellent shape, complete mechanical overhaul, 150,000km on rebuilt Toyota engine. 6 disc changer, tule ski-box, full cage rack. $6,200, 342-5395.

1986 Volvo 740 GLE, $1,000 OBO, 347-9845.

‘92 Tracker 4x4, automatic, $2,495, 342-5971.

2001 Subaru Forster, 125,000km, roof rack, $14,900 OBO. 250-349-1115.

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New Duplex, 3 bedrooms, stainless steel appliances. Ful-ly insulated basement and in-terior walls, soundproof. Great starter home $192,000. 437B 4th Ave, phone 342-3349.

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1995 Dodge Caravan, 3.0L en-gine, automatic, 2 sets of tires, 177,000km. Up to date servic-ing, full maintenance records. CD, A/C, cruise, 33 mpg. $3,600 OBO, 342-9766.

2002 ACURA RSX 2.0Ll, Automatic, 96,250 kms Air Conditioning, AM/FM Ste-reo, CD Player, Cruise Control, Dual Air Bag, Keyless Entry, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Windows, Tilt Steeringstk# 7-024A $17,787

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ANNOUNCEMENT

St. Jude Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition in return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Marys, and Glorias. Publication must be promised. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. This Novena has never been known to fail. The Novena must be said for 9 consecutive days.

THANK YOU

Ollie King and family wish to say thank you to all those who sent food, fl owers and prayers during Peter’s short illness. Your kindness and generosity made those days much easier for all the family. A special thank you to the ladies of the Health Care Auxiliary and the Catholic Women’s League who on such short notice provided nourishment after the service.

Peter King’s family wish to express their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Colleen Maythan, Dr. Francois Louw, and Dr. Michael Walsh for the compassionate care given to Peter during his illness. A special thank you to the Palliative care nurses Crissy Stavrakovo and Renate Weber who gave such gentle care and comfort to Peter and his family while he was dying at home.

We at the Columbia Valley RCMP Victim Service Program would like to publicly extend our thanks to Selkirk TV and Fairmont and District’ Lion’s Club for provid-ing resources to ensure that cell phones have been made available

for our support workers. With cell phones, our team members are not only more accessible, but saf-er while out delivering program services. Thanks again, Donna Power, Program Manager.

MISC. FOR SALE

Custom cut rough lumber, dry fi r beams, fence boards, etc. Firewood - fi r, birch or pine - split or unsplit. Top quality hay, grass/alfalfa mix, round or square bales. 346-3247.

HAY, top quality round bales, alfalfa grass. Call Elkhorn Ranch 342-0617.

COW manure, well-aged, will load, $50 for pick-up load. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 342-0617.

Bike Chariot, $200; Little Tykes play kitchen, $50; Healthline Juicer, $175; Stroller, $40. Call 342-6833.

ELKHORN Ranch is selling the following items: tranquilizer gun, oxygen amsk and tank for animals, new propane furnace & hotwater heater, tablesaw, Sony CD player, antique sergeant’s desk, children’s bikes. Phone 342-0617.

NEW 8” cedar bevilled siding already fi nished with 2 coats of natural transparent stain, $1/foot. Call 250-342-5089.

JennAir S/S fridge/freezer, stoves, double bed suite, table, chairs, dryers, various beds. From $30 - $100. Call Dorothy 342-3826.

22’ car/equipment trailer, $2,200, 342-5971.

2001 5’x10’ Royal enclosed cargo trailer. Used very little, $3,200 fi rm, 345-6647.

Queen bedset, $50; wardrobe, $50; free standing closet w/mirrored doors, $75; coff ee table, $10; din-ing table and chairs w/leaf, $200; hide-a-bed, $10. 342-0478.

PETS

9 pups to go, 5 females, 4 males. 9 miles south of Windermere, 3 miles north of Fairmont. I live in the big red-roofed house, #2870 Kootenay #3 Road. Contact Harvey Stanley. Good bear and cougar dogs, also.

LOST

MISSING: Siamese cat from Juniper Heights Trailer Park. Gone since last Wednesday a.m. Any info call 342-7625.

LOST: One kayak paddle, white blades, black handle; one bilge pump, orange and black. Lost May long weekend in Lake Windermere. Call 342-8947.

GARAGE SALES

Saturday, June 10th, and Sunday, June 11 th, 9 am - 3 pm. Huge garage sale - lots of stuff . Windows, furniture. 1911 Park Drive, Windermere, follow Nelles Crescent toward Indian Beach Estates.

Saturday, June 10th, Sunday, June 11th, 9 am - 2 pm. Last moving out sale! 1759 Sinclair Avenue, Windermere, BC. Fridge, daybed, plantstand, chairs, misc. items, everything must go! No early birds please. Free coff ee & cookies served.

Garage sale, Bliss parking lot, 814 13th Street, Invermere, 8 am - 12

pm, Saturday, June 10th. House-hold items, four ice cream parlour chairs, jewelry, treehouse, , family pool, light fi xtures and more!

SERVICES

Odd Jobs Hauling: Chainsaw duties, brush and garbage removal, construction disposal, and mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt 342-3569.

Lawn & Property Maintenance, no job too small! Keith, 342-6358.

Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School gym. Sat./Sun. 5 pm - 8 pm. $5 drop-in. 342-9413, 342-6232.

DJ Eavestrough, formerly AJ Siding, is pleased to announce we are once again off ering eavestrough and custom bending to the Invermere and surrounding area. 347-7778.

Warbrick Towing & Salvage 24hr Towing. Free unwanted vehicle pick-up. Call 342-9514 or cell 342-5851.

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS to the Sr Girls Lakers Soccer team who let me travel with them to Williams Lake to watch them play awesome in the provincials and win $23,842.46 at BINGO! Nan

CAREERS

We are looking for lumber yard and store staff who are energetic, outgoing, self motivated, fast learners and work well with others. Bring resume to Ace Hardware..Radium Resort is now accepting applications for Cooks, Dishwashers, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Ground maintenance, Cart attendants and Bell person. Fax resume to 250-347-6298 or drop off at the front desk.

The BC Forest Service, Protection Branch, Invermere Zone is currently seeking individuals interested in fi lling a variety of positions on an as and when required basis, based around fi re activity including fi re tower lookout, drivers, camp assistant, etc. Those interested can pick up application forms at the Invermere Government Agents Offi ce.

Are you looking for a job with lots of variety? We are looking for a people person, a bookkeping person, and a very fl exible detail person. Windermere Management is looking for someone with great offi ce skills, great people skills, and someone who can think on their feet. This vacation rental and Strata Management company is looking for the best. Please e-mail your resume to [email protected] or contact David at 342-1524.

Caregiver wanted for young man with cerebral palsy. For info phone 342-6907 or 342-5341.

Well established, local construc-tion company, serving the Co-lumbia Valley for over 25 years, is now hiring carpenters, labourers, equipment operators and fi rst aid attendants for immediate, full time employment. We off er an excellent wage and benefi ts pack-age, based on experience. Stu-dents looking for summer work will also be considered. Please

fax resume to 250-347-2328 or e-mail to [email protected].

Anglz Hair Studio is looking for full-time hair stylist to start im-mediately. Call Maria 342-3227.

Angus McToogles Restaurant, Invermere, has summer positions for F/T & P/T kitchen help - cooks, prep, dishwashers. Phone 341-6868 or 341-7205.

Candyland requires part-time help, 20 - 40 hours per week. Phone 342-2125 or 342-9235, or apply in person.

Field’s Store now hiring. Apply with resume to 526 13th Street, Invermere.

Sears is now hiring for a perma-nent, full-time position, apply in person at 514 - 13th St.

Melting Pot Eatery in Radium re-quires full and part-time day and night shift servers. Apply in person or fax resume to 347-9089.

Portabella Restaurant requires 2nd cook, P/T-F/T evenings, $12-$13/hr depending on experience; dishwashers P/T-F/T evenings, $9-$11/hr depending on experi-ence and maturity. Please drop off resume or call Nick at 342-0606.

Dave’s Book Bar is now hiring full-time, year round staff . Apply in person, 1046 7th Ave.

PIONEER CLASSIFIEDSThe Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27June 9, 2006

Henri’s WoodworksSale of patio, garden & yard

projects.Patio planters, garden bench,

trellis, wishing wells, etc.Priced to clear.

Orders taken for custom built articles.

Saturday June 10th, 9 am - 4 pm.29 Westside Road

1 km north of Toby Bridge, on the road to Wilmer.

THE GALLERY CAFEIs inviting responsible an highly motivated individuals to apply for full time, year-round and part-time positions. Food Safe and Super host certifi cates are an asset. Training begins June 19th. If you love coff ee, great food and people...make the call 342-8899, you will not be disappointed.

Construction/Landscape/Labourerto begin work immediately in Radium area.

Permanent full time position or will consider summer term for students.

Call 1-877-733-7932 for details.


PIONEER CLASSIFIEDSCAREERS

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING, B.C.Licensed Employment Agency. Need a job? Need employees? WE HAVE: Class 3 driver’s, Welders, Offi ce Admin, Bookkeeper, Small engine mechanic, Labourers, Crane Operator, Grounds Maintenance, Tourism & Hospitality (Front Desk, Guest Services, Cashier, Food & Beverage, etc...) and MORE! WE NEED: auto tech, insulators, beam/pole manufacturing labourers both indoor & outdoor, tile setter, roofer, property maint., carpenter, inv. consultant & general labourers. Call toll free 1-888-737-5511 or local 342-6011. [email protected], www.rockymountaintraining.bc.ca

Seasonal labour needed, no expe-rience necessary, must have valid driver’s licence. Call Bryce, Rocky Mountain Tufa, 250-688-0060.

Helna’s Stube is seeking a part-time evening server. Make up to $25/hr with tips, summer and Christmas bonus. Medical and Dental plan available after 6 months. Call 347-0047.

Helna’s Stube is hiring part-time evening kitchen/dishwasher. Wages starting up to $11/hr, DOE, summer and Christmas bo-

nus. Medical and dental available after 6 months. Call 347-0047.

Permanent full and part-time permanent positions. Must be mature, energetic and enjoy serv-ing the public. Must be bondable. Starting salary $10/hr. Submit resume to Gone Hollywood.

Windermere Valley Golf Course is currently taking applications for full time kitchen staff as well as turf maintenance personnel. Positions are seasonal and start ASAP. Contact Jenn (food and beverage manager) at 342-3004

for clubhouse positions, and Dave (superintendent) at 342-4440 for maintenance positions, or submit resumes by fax, 342-0119, or e-mail to [email protected].

Looking for energetic people for busy local restaurant. Need kitch-en and serving staff who want to help to develop fun, casual atmo-sphere. Good starting wage, per-formance and season bonuses. No Experience? No Problem! Willing to train if you have the right at-titude. Call John Cain at 341-6000 or 342-5832.

SANDWICH ARTISTCreative person needed to join our team.

Th e ideal candidate LOVES to be creative with food.

Hours: 7-11 am, 5-6 days per week (PT) Starting Wage: $10.00 per hour Start Date: To be determined.

Food Safe Required.

Submit your resume with cover letter to: Sabina at Quality Bakery

1305 7th Ave., Invermere BC or email: [email protected]

Employment opportunity Director of Development

Resort and residential Development Company located in the Columbia Valley has an immediate requirement for a Director of Development. The successful candidate must possess the following skills:

- Clear understanding of -Strata property titling -Development and Building permit processes -Municipal bonding requirements -Project cash fl ow / requirements

- Experienced in all aspects of Zoning, Planning, and utility requirements.- Ability to establish working relationship with local governments.- Establish construction budgets, schedules, and measures of quality. - Insure cost eff ective quality build that meets all codes and developers’ standards.- Work closely with Architect, Developer, and General Contractor to insure effi cient Build.- Perform risk assessments, project analysis, to prove out R.O.I. for project Shareholders.- Ability to multi-task and oversee numerous projects at one time.

Local resident with excellent communication and computer skills would be defi nite assets of the successful applicant. Remuneration package negotiable based on applicants experience and skill set.

Apply in the strictest confi dence to: 5105 – Wilder Loop Rd. Fairmont Hot Springs BC V0B 1L1All applications will be responded to.

Work At Night, Play All Day!Hiring All Positions:

Full + Part time

Peppi’s PizzaThe Italian Fuel

Contact Tim days or evenings with resume 342-3421

• Cooks •• Servers • • Buser/Dishwasher •

Pioneer Briefs

Youth volunteers wanted

Columbia Basin Trust is looking for youth be-tween the ages of 15 and 29 to join the Youth Advi-sory Committee starting September 2006.

Th e committee provides youth perspectives in sev-eral areas including arts, culture and heritage, environ-ment, economic development, social issues, employ-ment, education and training.

Youth must commit to one year of volunteering, and have an enthusiasm for sharing information. Th e deadline for applications is June 30, 2006.

For more information, call 1-800-505-8998 or visit www.scratchonline.ca.

Good news for low-income pet owners

A new spay and neuter voucher program spe-cifi cally for pet owners with low incomes has been launched by the SPCA. Th is applies to dogs or cats and is eff ective immediately.

Th e East Kootenays have the unenviable record of having the greatest overpopulation of cats in the prov-ince. Th e voucher program isn’t restricted to cats; dogs will be altered as well.

If you are interested and want to know if the pro-gram applies to you, please call the shelter at (250) 426-6751 for details. Pet owners will be required to pay part of the costs, and will need to come to the shelter with fi nancial information. Qualifi ed pet own-ers will receive a voucher, good at local veterinarians.

Th e voucher program projects that over a period of six months they hope to alter 750 animals. If suf-fi cient interest is shown the East Kootenay Branch will do this on an annual basis, funds permitting.

Weed Warriors in the East Kootenays

Th e Weed Warrior program has started a new sea-son. Th e Regional District of the East Kootenay, the Province of British Columbia, Kootenay Livestock As-sociation and B.C. Wildlife Federation declared war on invasive plants in the East Kootenay such as knap-weed, dalmatian toadfl ax, blueweed, hound’s-tongue, and leafy spurge.

To become Weed Warriors, community groups host a fi ve-hour event. Th ey learn how to identify invasive plants and help hand-pull an invasive plant site. Weed Warrior groups receive a $250 donation. For information, go to the new website at www.weed-warriors.ca or call 1-866-WEEDWAR.

Th e Land Conservancy of B.C. is hosting an eve-ning workshop called Weed Warriors for Landown-ers in Invermere on June 20th. To attend, call Paula Rodriguez de la Vega at (250) 427-4711 or email [email protected].


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The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is preparing a new community plan for Area G, north of Radium Hot Springs, including the communities of Edgewater, Spur Valley, Brisco and Spillimacheen. The plan will address major land use and development issues in the plan area for the next ten years.

The residents and owners are invited to attend an open house to review the draft new Official Community Plan. The open houses will provide an opportunity to pick up copies of the draft plan, ask questions of staff and provide input on the draft of the plan. All interested parties are invited to attend.

The open houses will be held:Saturday June 17, 2006

1:00 – 4:00 pmEdgewater Community Hall

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Wednesday June 21, 20067:00 – 9:00 pm

Brisco Community Hall

If you have questions about the meetings or the planning process, please contact Laurie Cordell, Planner, at (250) 489-0306 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335, [email protected]

NOTICE - OPEN HOUSESSteamboat - Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY19 – 24th Avenue SouthCranbrook BC V1C 3H8Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Fax: (250) 489-1287Email: [email protected]

FIREPROOFING THE TOWN - Brad Munroe of HomeFront Fire Protection Ser-vices, right, stands with mayor Mark Shmigelsky at the site near the sewage lagoons where the company recently did an “interface management project” for the District of Invermere. The business was hired by the town to clean out about three acres of dead brush, which can create deadly problems in case of a sudden fire.


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Just north of Telegraph Cove, a BC Ferry from Port McNeill will take travellers to the First Nations community of Alert Bay, where the U’mista Cultural Centre houses a stunning collection of potlatch regalia and other First Nations artifacts. Another short ferry hop to Sointula on Malcolm Island reveals the remains of a Utopian community settled by Finnish immigrants in the late 19th century.

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The Yellowhead Highway, or High-way 16, from Prince George in central British Columbia, to Prince Rupert on the Pacific Coast, is one of Canada’s great road trips. This 721-kilometre (447-mile) drive takes in historic sites, plenty of wildlife, and some of BC’s best mountain and river scenery.

From Prince George, the road travels to Vanderhoof, a great base for fishing, hiking and mountain biking. From here, a short detour takes travellers to the Fort St. James National Historic Site, a former Hudson’s Bay Company fur-trading post and the oldest continually inhabited Euro-pean settlement west of the Rockies.

Back on Highway 16, Smithers is a Bavarian-themed town at the foot of Hudson’s Bay Mountain. With plenty of hotels, restaurants, and outdoor outfitters, it’s a good base for exploring the surround-ing wilds.

Travelling west, one will come upon a trio of villages known collectively as the Hazeltons. The original townsite, four ki-

lometres (2.5 miles) north of the highway, is home to ‘Ksan, a recreated Gitxsan vil-lage on the confluence of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers. Hazelton itself is a charmer, with false-fronted buildings and a paddle-wheeler moored on the riverside.

Continuing the journey, an overnight in Terrace proves a must, as the scenic town surrounded mountains, rivers, lakes and streams is sure to please. Past Terrace, the commercial centre of the Skeena Valley, the road ends at the deep sea port of Prince Rupert. Top sights here include the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, an 1889 cannery village in nearby Port Edward; the Museum of Northern British Columbia, home to an excellent collection of First Na-tions artifacts; and Cow Bay, a funky wa-terfront district of cafes and galleries.

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, June 11th - 10:30 a.m.

“I Knew You Could” Worship and Life Instruction. Communion will be served. Pastor Jared speaking.Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7

during the morning service. 7:00 pm “Hymn Sing” at the church.

Senior Pastor Rev. Dieter Magnus • Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRYSunday, June 11th - 9:00 a.m. Windermere - St. Peter’s

10:30 a.m. - Invermere - Christ Church Trinity, Worship & Sunday School.Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLYSunday, 10:00 am

Children’s church during the message part of the service. Children 4 - 12 years. • Sunday, 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting

Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.comHighway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHCanadian Martyrs Church, Invermere

Saturday, 7:00 p.m. Mass • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. MassSt. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday, 11:00 a.m. MassSt. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Sunday, 4:00 p.m. MassFather Jose Joaquin • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERERegular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 pm

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

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPEvery Sunday 10:00 am

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

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTSSunday, 10:00 am

President J.P. Tremblay • Columbia Valley Branch5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 1-866-349-5772

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TIP OF THE WEEKLisa says,

“Beach toys have arrived. Home Hardware has all the air mattresses, pool lounges, kids toys, snorkels and masks you will need for summer fun.”

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Fall Registrationat the Alliance Church

Sunday, June 18th

3 pm - 6 pm

Monday, June 19th

5 pm - 8 pmSpaces available for 3 and 4 year olds

For more info. call Rebecca Enns 342-5588

Invermere Christian Supplies

1229-7th Ave., Invermere 342-6415

Invermere ChristianSupplies

www.invermerechristiansupplies.com

By Jared EnnsLake Windermere Alliance Church

It only takes one:• bad apple to spoil the whole bunch• wave to wreck a sand castle• spark to get a fi re going• to change the course of history.

Telemachus, a fourth-century monk, felt God calling him to Rome. When he got to Rome, people were running about the city in great confusion. He had arrived on a day when the gladiators were going to fi ght in the Coliseum. Everyone was heading there to watch the entertainment.

Telemachus thought this must be why God had called him to Rome. He walked into the Coliseum, and sat down among the 80,000 people who cheered as the gladiators came out proclaiming, “Hail Caesar! We die to the glory of Caesar!”

Th e little monk thought to himself: here we are, four centuries after Christ, in a civilized nation, and people are killing one another for entertainment.

Telemachus got up out of his seat, climbed over the wall, walked out to the center of the amphithe-ater and stood between two large gladiators. Putting his hands up, he meekly cried out, “In the name of Christ, stop!” Th e crowd laughed and jeered. One of the gladiators slapped Telemachus in the stomach with his sword and sent him spinning off into the dust.

Telemachus got up again and stood between the two huge gladiators. He repeated, “In the name of Christ, stop.” Th is time the crowd chanted “Run him through!” One of the gladiators took his sword and

ran it through Telemachus’ stomach. He fell into the dust and the sand turned red with blood.

One last time, Telemachus cried out, “In the name of Christ, stop.” He died on the amphitheater fl oor.

Th e crowd grew silent, and within minutes they emptied out of the Coliseum. History records that thanks to Telemachus this was the last gladiator con-test in the history of the Roman Empire.

It only takes one . . . When we look at the beauty of where we live it

often overshadows the fact that there are some serious problems in our community:

• Parents are afraid to let their kids go to Kinsmen Beach because of the drugs and alcohol present and consumed by older teens.

• Houses are getting broken into and destroyed.• Vandalism and violence are increasing.• Drug and alcohol use is rampant among youth.We need to fi ght for our community, our chil-

dren, and take a stand. Th ere is such a thing as right and wrong, and though many would deny it, we need to uphold what is good and right and true.

It is time to stop turning a blind eye towards the problems in this town and do something about it. You have the opportunity to make a diff erence. Will it take work? Yes. Will you be the most popular person in town? Probably not!! Will it be worth it? Most defi -nitely!!

You can be one who changes the course of history for Invermere and beyond.

God loves to use one person to make a big diff er-ence in the world, and He wants to use you.

Give me a call at 342-9535 and let’s talk.

It only takes one


Wende Brash342-1300

Bernie Raven342-7415

Daniel Zurgilgen342-1612

Ed English342-1194

Jan Klimek342-1195

John McCarthy342-1758

Lynda Kirkpatrick341-1907

Scott Wallace342-5309

Andy Smith342-1709

Ali Wassing341-1052

Bryan Hookenson341-1266

Rob Rice341-5935

Deborah-Kim Rice342-5935

Grant Costello342-1052

InvermereIndependently Owned and Operated

250-342-6505At Panorama: 250-341-4898At Radium: 250-347-0041

www.ReMaxInvermere.com 13th Street Offi ce: 250-342-2829Toll Free: 1-888-258-9911

Build Your Dream Home

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the great residential subdivision of Pineridge Estates. Building plans and geo-tech available at no cost. Spectacular mountain views in all directions. MLS# 117795$125,000

Located on a cul-de-sac in the quiet subdivision of Pineridge Estates. Building plans and geo-tech available at no cost. Close to all the amenities of Invermere. Walking distance to all schools makes this a great family area. MLS# 117796

$125,000

Acreage Near Invermere

Large log home, surrounded by crown land. Outdoor recreation from your door step. Views of the mountains, gardens and workshop. Access trails to Lake Enid and down the road from Lake Lillian. 10 minute drive to town. MLS#116502

$900,000

Acreage Near Invermere

Build in Windermere

Wonderful opportunity to own in Tretheway Beach! 50x100 ft lot on the corner of Ash Street and Victoria Avenue. Water service to property line. No septic. Start here and build your cottage at the lake! MLS# 117884

$349,000

Jade Landing Phase II

Pre-selling proposed Phase II of Jade Landing townhouse development in Canal Flats. 1 and 2 bedroom main level fl oor plans with full insulated basement with plumbing rough in for additional living space, bdrm and bathroom. MLS# 117903+

From $169,900+gst

Country Living

Family home, double garage , two decks, unfi nished basement with basement entry and outside windows to develop your own way. Quiet street with great views and a deck for both the sun or shade lover. Edgewater is only 10 minutes from Radium. MLS# 117887

$289,000

Country Living

Wonderful Opportunity

Walking distance to the beach in Windermere. Spend relaxing summers under the beautiful shade trees. This home is squeaky clean with lots of upgrades and sits on a well landscaped lot. Plenty of parking, a woodshop, and four bedrooms. MLS# new

$349,900

Wonderful OpportunityHistoric Home

This unique home offers panoramic vistas. Featuring all wood fi nishing, cathedral ceil-ings and hardwood fl oors. An original church, this home is a charmer! Call today to view this special property. MLS# 116402

$340,000

Poolside

Soak up the view of the slopes and the pools from this awesome two bedroom condo at Panorama. This Panorama Springs poolside unit offers ski in, ski out convenience and is fully furnished. Come and see it today! MLS#115937

$369,000+gst

Going . . . Going . . .

Three BDR, two BTR over two levels, with fully fi nished day-light basement. Slate fl oor, maple kitchen and trim, high ceilings. Perfect golf getaway with sunny south facing deck looking down #13 on The Springs in Radium. MLS#116707

$309,000

Lakeviews & Revenue

Walking distance to the beach with outstanding views, this is the perfect home for residential or recreational use. Complete with revenue suite. Walk to shopping, restaurants and parks, this is the perfect location in Invermere. MLS# 117823

$649,000

Waiting For Your TouchJade Landing Phase

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