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April 13, 2012 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1

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Robert Belcher from Radium Hot Springs passed away on April 4th, in a single-vehicle rollover near Banff, Alberta.

The 56-year-old man was driving in the east-bound lane of the Trans Canada Highway, just west of Banff townsite, when his green 1996 Dodge Ram pickup truck lost control on ice on the highway, re-

ported Corporal Chris Kosack of the Banff RCMP. The truck entered the ditch and rolled.

Banff RCMP and Banff Emergency Services responded at 6:09 a.m., but Mr. Belcher was pro-nounced dead at the scene. Alcohol was not a factor in the incident, RCMP said.

Mr. Belcher was born in Kelowna, but moved to the valley as a child and grew up near Columbia Lake.

He met his wife, Rollande Belcher, who is origi-nally from Quebec, when they were 20 years old. They

married and lived on a ranch near Edgewater.Mr. Belcher was an avid outdoorsman, and en-

joyed hunting and fishing with his sons, Lee and Ian Belcher. He particularly loved training horses, both his own and those of friends.

He also worked as a first aid trainer for 35 years, instructing students in Golden, Invermere and Cran-brook.

A memorial service for Mr. Belcher will be held on April 21st at 11 a.m. at the Edgewater Hall.

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Cory Jarock’s family mourn life cut shortBy Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

a popular valley house painter is being remembered by friends and family after his tragic death in Invermere on Tuesday april 3rd.

Cory Jarock, 31, passed away in unknown circum-stances last week after leaving a house party on 5th av-enue, Invermere on the night of Monday, april 2nd. He was found deceased the following morning in the drive-way by the property’s residents.

The RCMP and B.C. Coroners Service are investi-gating the tragedy, but have released little information about the sudden death to prevent compromising the investigation, said Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac of the Columbia Valley detachment.

The investigation is now in the hands of the Kelowna Major Crimes Unit and more information is expected to be released in the next week, Staff Sgt. Shehovac added.

Cory, who attended Ja laird elementary School and David Thompson Secondary School, lived in the valley for 17 years. The devoted son, brother, uncle and nephew was a well-known tradesperson who worked for

many years in the local area as a house painter.“Cory was always a hard worker, a happy guy who

loved to tell a joke or pull a prank,” said Cory’s younger brother Mike Jarock.

He was passionate about his line of work, a profes-sion his father, David Jarock, introduced him to, said Cory’s mother Shirley Peevey.

“He just loved his painting and fishing with his ‘big brother’ Big al,” she said. ““He was a very loving and caring person ... a very mellow guy. He had a lot of friends here.”

The Jarock family moved to the local area from edmonton when Cory’s father, David Jarock, became the resident painter at the Invermere Inn. Cory and his brothers, Mike, 30, and Trevor, 33, grew up in the local area and were well-known faces in the community.

“I knew the family for 30 years and saw the boys grow up over the years,” said Todd Mitchell of the Inver-mere Inn. “It is a terrible tragedy and such a deep loss.”

a memorial service will be held for Cory today, Fri-day, april 13th, at 2 p.m. in edmonton. Those wishing to pay tribute can meet at the Invermere Inn at 2 p.m. for a live transmission of the service.

TRAGIC LOSS — A memorial service is being held today for Cory Jarock, who died in unknown circumstances in Invermere last week. Photo submitted


Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko ShehovacColumbia Valley RCMP

• On April 5th at 9:20 p.m., police observed a 1994 Ford Aerostar van speed-ing in the Industrial Park area of Inver-mere. When the driver spotted the police vehicle he made a U-turn and departed the area. The van was stopped on Panora-ma Drive, where the male driver displayed signs of being impaired. A roadside breath test demand was read and the driver blew a fail. He is charged with refusing to pro-vide a breath sample as well as driving without a driver’s licence or insurance. He will appear at Invermere Provincial Court on July 9th.

• On April 6th at 12:04 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a single-vehicle accident where a 1999 GMC drove off the road at the junction of Radi-um Valley Road and Highway 95, just north of Radium Hot Springs. One person was trapped in this rollover. Radium Fire, Invermere Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance Service attended to assist. It was determined that the driver, a 16-year-old woman from Forest Grove, B.C., turned off the highway too fast and lost control, causing the vehicle to roll. All injuries were minor in nature. The driver was charged with failure to keep right.

• On April 6th at 1230 p.m., detachment members responded to a single-vehicle accident on Highway 93, just west of Radium Drive. A 2008 Ford pickup truck driven by a 35-year-old man from Edmonton lost con-trol and ended up in the ditch. The driver received minor injuries and was charged with failure to keep right.

• On April 7th at 12:03 a.m., RCMP responded to a disturbance complaint in the 4800 block of Burns Avenue, Canal Flats. As a result of the complaint, a 19-year-old Canal Flats woman was arrested for breach of an undertaking. She is charged with two counts of breaching due to having contact with a person she had been ordered not to have contact with, and for consum-ing alcohol. The woman was arrested and spent the night in cells. She was released again on conditions, and will appear in court in Invermere on June 4th.

• On April 4th at 9:17 a.m., the detachment received a report of theft from a vehicle parked in the Whiteswan area. The back window was smashed and a black and sil-ver iPod was stolen, along with a TomTom GPS system,

$30 in cash and a jacket.• It seems to be common practice in

the Canal Flats community for people to drive around on ATVs and dirtbikes on roads. This weekend, two adults from Cal-gary were checked. A 23-year-old man was given a 24-hour driver’s licence suspen-sion, and a 24-year-old man was charged with having no insurance. Further patrols will be made during the summer.

• On April 9th, a 53-year-old Ra-dium man refused a roadside breath de-mand. As a result, his driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and his 1993 Nis-san Pathfinder was seized for 30 days. The man was also charged with driving with-

out a licence or insurance.

Get to keep my gunEvery year, I have to qualify at the gun range in or-

der to keep my gun. Even though I pretty much use it as a paperweight nowadays, I still have to be proficient with it. I have mentioned the trials and tribulations I go through every year during this time. Readers are cau-tioned to stay clear of any target I may be aiming at.

During the last year, for some reason my vision in the right eye has gone downhill rapidly. With 36 years under my belt and getting up in age, I am classified as Old School. In fact, Corporal Grant Simpson often re-fers to me as “Markosorus.” Nice guy.

This year, as the range instructor lined us up and we were ready to shoot, I raised my hand to stop the pro-cess. The instructor, who happens to be a good friend, came over and I advised him (in a low voice so the others couldn’t hear), that I couldn’t see the sights clearly and the target down range was a massive blur.

In my job I usually delegate, so why not delegate someone to shoot for me? The fellow to my left was my subordinate and he could probably have qualified with bullets to spare. My friend told me to close the right eye and aim with the left. It was awkward to say the least. Bottom line was I qualified and the paperweight can re-main in my holster. The end result of this experience was a quick trip to Cranbrook to have cataracts done in my right eye with the best lens money could buy.

No need to run for cover if you ever see me taking aim. However, now that my right eye is good, the left eye that I thought was OK is really hooped.

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A Day in CourtCourt was in session at the Invermere

Law Courts on April 10th, presided over by the Honourable Judge Ron Webb.

• Peter Francis Birdstone pled guilty to breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence.

The court heard that shortly before 11 p.m. on October 27th, 2011, Mr. Birdstone picked up a pair of bi-fold closet doors and threw them through the front window of Windermere Family Pantry. An alarm went off and RCMP at-tended the scene.

Upon arrival, officers located Mr. Bird-stone lying in a nearby field. In the dark-ness, the officers saw a small object beside Mr. Birdstone on the ground, and were un-sure if it was a weapon.

The court heard that Mr. Birdstone did not respond to officers’ requests to show his hands, and instead took off his shirt and yelled at the RCMP members to shoot him.

An officer tackled Mr. Birdstone from behind, and he was arrested. The items on the ground next to Mr. Birdstone turned out to be two bottles of rum, which he took from the Windermere Family Pantry.

Mr. Birdstone was ordered to pay the owners of the store the cost of damages, which totalled $961.35. He is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition during a one-year probationary period, and was ordered to seek counselling.

• Nicholas James Chursinoff pled guilty to possession of stolen property under $5,000 in value, and driving while prohibited.

The court heard that on February 5th, 2011, RCMP driving on Highway 93/95 near Radium pulled over a grey Dakota pickup truck that was observed passing dangerously.

While talking to the driver, the officer noticed six snowboards in the back of the truck. Earlier that day, the Columbia Valley Detachment received reports of six snow-boards that had been stolen from Panorama.

The snowboards in the pickup truck driven by Mr. Chursinoff, who was sus-pended from driving at the time, were determined to be the same stolen items.

Mr. Chursinoff was ordered to pay $550 for being in possession of the snow-boards, and $1,500 for driving while pro-hibited. He was also forbidden from driv-ing for one year.

• Wade William Eugene pled guilty to assaulting a peace officer, including willful-

ly resisting or obstructing a peace officer.The court heard that on April 28th,

2011, RCMP attended the home of Mr. Eugene’s parents, after receiving a report from his sister that Mr. Eugene was drink-ing and threatening to hurt himself.

Police attended, at which time Mr. Eugene began acting aggravated and told the officers, “You’re going to have to shoot me. You have no idea what I’ve been trained in,” and making other threats.

Officers reported that Mr. Eugene closed his fist and pulled back to punch one of the officers, at which time the of-ficer punched Mr. Eugene in the face, causing him to trip backwards into a cof-fee table. Mr. Eugene then threatened to take away the officer’s badges and swore at them. He was arrested and taken to the detachment.

Mr. Eugene told the court he was an-gry because the police entered the home without permission.

“I was in a strong rage after I was ar-rested. They had no right. Personally, I should be charging them with assault and trespassing.”

In court, Mr. Eugene also expressed his anger towards the government and their actions against First Nations peoples, specifically mission schools, even mention-ing, “I’ve always wanted to go and burn those mission buildings down.”

He concluded, “I will always be full of rage. Not much has changed, and it never will.”

Judge Webb said he felt police did what they needed to do in this circum-stance, and that alcohol clearly played a large role in the altercation.

“He [Mr. Eugene] expresses a degree of belligerence in the courtroom that isn’t often seen.”

Judge Webb ordered Mr. Eugene to perform 30 hours of community service, prohibited him from drinking for two years under the supervision of a proba-tion officer, charged him a $50 Victim Surcharge Fee, and restricted his use of firearms to hunting purposes only, as Mr. Eugene hunts regularly to feed his family.

• Anna Michelle Fidork pled guilty to care or control of a vehicle with over .08 blood alcohol level.

On December 24th, 2011, Ms. Fi-dork was pulled over and blew 0.17 dur-ing a breathalyzer test. She was fined $1,000 and prohibited from driving for one year. Continued on page 32


In this image, dated 1922, members of the Weir family shoulder shovels and pitch in to dig the basement of their home on 13th Street, Invermere. Left to right: William Weir, Jenny Weir (child in shadows), Jean Martin Weir, and Ian Weir. If you have any more information about this photo, email us at [email protected].

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perspectiveDriven to drink

By Kelsey Verboom

Water, water, everywhere and not a purified, Uv-treated drop to drink.

We live in communities surrounded by water: gla-ciers, lakes, rivers, creeks and dribbling streams. Despite this rather wet existence, some towns in the valley strug-gle with bringing in clean, healthy drinking water that doesn’t taste like licking a metal pipe.

Dry Gulch has hobbled along with their insufficient water system for years.

invermere has enough water for everyone, but those who receive their H20 from the majestic paddy ryan Lakes know it tastes a bit funky.

Under interior Health recommendations, Winder-mere has a long-standing water quality advisory, as their water gets sucked straight out of Lake Windermere. in the summer there is usually a boil water warning for this reason. can’t you taste the residual sunscreen and boat fuel just reading this?

Of these three water situations, two stand out — for somewhat unfortunate reasons.

Dry Gulch and Windermere have both had viable solutions offered to them from the regional District of east Kootenay: Dry Gulch had the option of system up-grades via the help of a $2 million grant, and Winder-mere’s water woes could have been wiped clean if the community hadn’t voted against connecting to a private water system run by parr Utilities.

Although some will surely disagree, for many voters, the reasons for eschewing these two water options were based on upholding principles, or because voters person-ally disliked the could-be providers.

in other words, residents voted to keep drinking wa-ter that requires a health advisory, in the name of anti-privatization or other lofty moral targets. There must be a clever chinese proverb to describe this situation.

The Windermere water issue is now back on the table (see story, page 9), and the community has until 2015 to purify their drinking supply conundrum. simi-larly, the clock is ticking for Dry Gulch, who may still be able to apply for the $2 million grant.

Hopefully residents will feel thirsty enough for crys-tal clear drinking water to compromise on a solution.

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Tories making a $25 billion mistakeDear Editor:

I hope the arrogance of Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks and his clan of Conservative cronies is not lost on residents of the Columbia Valley.

Isn’t anyone else outraged by their recently an-nounced budget that will cut 20,000 jobs? What about the fact that they intentionally misled citizens

about the cost of those fancy fighter jets? Where’s the accountability for that $25 billion-dollar error?

If David Wilks had any morals he would separate himself from the Conservative Party and sit as an in-dependent.

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LETTERSDear Editor:

Our BC Liberal government is playing around with a new venture called Drive-Able. It is a scheme which, in its present, alienated form virtually challenges senior drivers at the outset to adjust their mindset to comply with computer images, cogni-tive tests without warning, out-of-town testing, etc. Totally inhuman and costly.

Where are the statistics to say seniors are a menace on our highways? This is a bla-

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Dear Editor:

Perhaps one of the most unsettling issues that our seniors face today is the possibility of losing their driver’s licence under the provincial DriveAble program. This, along with long travel distances to testing centres, has resulted in a great deal of angst and misunderstanding of the DriveAble process. I would like to pro-vide some clarity for those with concerns.

DriveAble is the name of a test devel-oped through scientific research to assess a person’s cognitive functioning for driv-ing. It is applied not only to senior testing but also to anyone a doctor or police may have identified as a potential candidate.

The test consists of an in-office, com-puter touchscreen assessment of cognitive abilities essential for safe driving. Seniors report that the test is intimidating, unfair and inappropriate for a generation less fa-miliar with technology.

For those in rural areas like our own, the test requires a long trip to a testing centre either in Nelson, Kelowna or, with permission from the Office of the Super-intendent of Motor Vehicles, a trip to take the test in Calgary.

Cognitive impairment is the number one medical issue associated with motor vehicle accidents. But the fact is that not more than two per cent of seniors will have to take the test. They will not receive a letter from the Superintendent of Motor

Vehicles unless recommended by a doctor or the police.

“We have listened to concerns ex-pressed by our seniors and we are taking action,” said Attorney General Shirley Bond, after reviewing thousands of inter-views with B.C. seniors and recommen-dations from BC Liberal MLAs.

As a result, changes to the driver as-sessments will make the process easier on seniors. The government will no longer use DriveAble as the sole testing tool. The process will be expanded by enabling se-niors to take a road test if they fail the initial assessment.

A new testing centre will be opened in Cranbrook by May 2012, Minister Bond announced, and other locations are being considered, making access to test-ing easier. Additional mobile testing units are being considered for use throughout the province as well.

Locally, we are starting to work with community leaders such as Dee Conklin, Mayor of Radium Hot Springs, on cre-ative solutions for local seniors who have lost their licences. Ideas like creating a community car pooling program that would help seniors get around town are being discussed.

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Some valley seniors are fuming about an old-age driving test they feel is unfair.

The local impacts of B.C.’s controversial DriveAble program were heard on April 4th at the Invermere Se-niors’ Hall, where Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald met with aging residents to discuss the program.

Under B.C.’s driving regulations, when a driver turns 80 they are sent to their physician and screened to make sure they are fit for the road. If a medical prob-lem is identified, a doctor will prescribe that the senior undergo DriveAble testing, which isn’t available in the Invermere area.

The DriveAble program puts seniors through a se-ries of tests, one of which is a digital screen test that tests drivers’ reaction times by touching options on the screen. There is also a driving test to test both driving and cognitive ability.

Columbia Valley senior George Lucko failed the DriveAble exam in Calgary, and now finds himself un-able to do anything that requires driving.

“Today we walked here and have no licence to do any shopping or anything else,” Mr. Lucko said. “Every-thing is curtailed. We didn’t even go to church at Christ-mas time,”

Mr. Lucko blames his lack of success with the pro-gram partly on the way the test is conducted.

“I wasn’t very familiar with using a computer,” he said. The program used to bar seniors who failed the

computer-based portion of the test from receiving a road test, but it now allows applicants who scored a below passing grade on the computer exam to still be able to be road tested.

Bill Bland, Vice President of Business Development at DriveAble, said the DriveAble program is not exclu-sively designed for seniors.

“The program was designed for anyone who suffers from a medical impairment that affects their driving out-side the range of normal.”

The problem with the DriveAble program for many seniors is the lack of available testing sites in rural B.C.

“For somebody in Revelstoke or Golden the closest location for the screen test and for the driving test was Kelowna. Eventually they added a center in Nelson,” Mr. Macdonald said.

Amid growing concerns regarding accessibility, the DriveAble program will be made available in Cranbrook. Many contest that the problem of location is still yet to be solved.

“If you were thinking of a system to put in place for seniors, wouldn’t it be obvious to you, like any other driver taking a test, that accessibility would be a prob-lem?” asked Mr. Macdonald.

Mr. Bland said that the equipment used in Drive-Able is extremely complex, which is why it can’t be made available in every centre.

“This is specialized medical testing. It is like asking, ‘Why don’t you have an MRI in Prince Rupert?’”

Mr. Macdonald questioned why the DriveAble pro-gram could not be fashioned in a way similar to gradu-ated licensing.

“Why can they not, once a month, come to Inver-mere to do the testing? They do the same thing for a 16-year-old trying to get a driver’s test. If you were re-spectful of seniors, you would figure out a way to do this that was as easy as possible.”

Mr. Bland said he understands Macdonald’s com-plaint about the limited testing facilities but doesn’t think demand will surface.

“I understand access, but if only five people use the service a month it doesn’t make sense.”

Mr. Bland said that he has tested thousands of driv-ers without complaints.

“This is something that has been drummed up as a motive for other issues. We are trying to help people maintain their licenses. In Japan, if you are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s your license is gone. There is no retest-ing,” said Mr.Bland.

The DriveAble software was primarily designed with safety as a paramount concern according to Mr.Bland.

“I don’t want my son or daughter killed by a medi-cally at-risk driver. If you are driving, and you shouldn’t be, you are affecting families,”

Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, Shirley Bond,was unable for comment at press time. Her office website maintains that out of 3.1 million B.C. drivers only 1,500 have been referred to the DriveAble program.

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By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff

The recent federal slash to the CBC will begin affecting analogue (rabbit-ear)television subscribers throughout the Co-lumbia Valley sooner rather than later.

“This has been in the works for quite a while,” said CBC technician and Ra-dium local Ron Verboom.

“CBC has done studies and found that over 98 per cent of Canadians are able to receive CBC tele-vision via cable, satellite, and now Internet.

“The plan was originally to shut down analogue television by 2013, but the budget cuts have pushed it ahead to this year.”

Mr. Verboom has been a technician for CBC for almost 35 years and said he understands where the budget cuts are coming from.

“Right now we have over 600 ana-logue transmission facilities across Cana-da. To keep all of those in operation for 1.7 per cent of Canadians seems like an awfully huge expense.”

The move to cut CBC’s analogue transmission was decided long before the federal slash to the broadcaster’s budget, according to the technician.

“At the end of August last year it was the CRTC [Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission] man-date to free up frequency bands for mo-bile communications such as cellphones, which began demanding more and more space. In order to free up space the CRTC called for an end to analogue television.”

Although he does have a following of residents that receive their CBC through rabbit ears, Mr. Verboom rarely receives calls regarding analogue problems.

“It has been quite common over the past few years, if a site goes off, maybe you

get a half dozen calls. Before the satellite dishes came in we sure heard about it. During the hockey finals it was panic city!”

Even though he feels the necessity to cut the service, Mr. Verboom has sympa-thy for those about to be cut off from the national broadcaster.

“I feel bad for the people who can’t afford satellite or cable TV, like people on a pension plan or with a low income, or those who just enjoy the analogue.”

Radium’s Helle Fry, like many analogue television

viewers, only owns her television so that she

can be updated by the CBC.

She is not interested in receiv-ing the multitude of channels that come

with digital cable, much less the cost. “I understand the

need to save money, but it re-ally does stick in your craw when Ottawa has no problem spending money on other things,” Ms. Fry said.

Even with the recent cutbacks to pro-gramming, Ms. Fry is very proud of our national broadcaster.

“I feel privileged to have a system that is about quality. The CBC is very Cana-dian. I like that,” said Fry.

The Radium woman said access to CBC is both a right and a privilege.

“It is definitely a privilege. Whether it is a right, I think it should be equally available to all Canadians.”

Fry currently doesn’t receive any sig-nal with her television. She doesn’t plan on paying the cost for digital television to recieve the CBC in future.

The federal government’s cuts to CBC will come in waves over the next three years. 650 full-time CBC jobs will be cut, including 150 full-time manage-ment positions. The budget cuts total $115 million and will begin this year.

CBC to cull rabbit-ear TV subscriptions


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Windermere residents seek water solutions

By Pioneer Staff

Having access to clean, drinkable wa-ter is something many of us take for grant-ed, but not the residents of Windermere.

After years under a water quality ad-visory warning and a resounding ‘no’ vote to purchasing water from a private sup-plier last summer, it’s back to the drawing board for those trying to find a solution to the community’s water woes.

Windermere is currently supplied with surface water from Lake Windermere, which is treated with chlorine. However, Interior Health has had an advisory notice in place since 2006, indicating a risk of wa-terborne parasites.

Windermere’s water issue has been identified as a strategic priority by the Re-gional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) for 2012, allowing Regional District rep-resentatives to restart the hunt for a viable water solution after the community voted against hooking up to private provider Parr Utilities in June 2011.

One of the ways they hope to move to-wards this goal is with the aid of community groups like the Windermere Utility Adviso-ry Commission, an invited group brought together to advise RDEK on water issues.

The Advisory Commission, which is formed of five community members along with Regional District representatives, met on Tuesday, April 10th, to discuss Wind-ermere’s new Smart Meters, water restric-tions, upgrades to the current water system and how to proceed with getting a perma-nent water source for the village.

“All we know 100 per cent is that the community does not want to hook up to Parr Utilities. That’s our starting point,” said Wendy Booth, Area F Director. “We need to start fresh with a blank page.”

One of the ways the Regional District plans to approach the water discussions differently is with the help of an outside consultant, hired to come up with a com-munication strategy to ensure residents feel their voices have been heard.

The cost of different options, possible locations for a standalone plant, size of a potential plant and examining other op-tions like well water and even water from a different private provider will all need to be discussed before a strategy is created to move forward, said Elizabeth Ahlgren, of the RDEK.

The deadline for Windermere to find a water source compliant with Interior Health standards is January 2015.


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Denis Chang Manouche Quartet Wed April 18 at 7 pm

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Reviewed by Kelsey Verboom

A biopic about British politics had the potential to be hugely boring, but pleas-antly, The Iron Lady is anything but.

The Academy Award-winning film is a glimpse of many individual moments of the life of Margaret Thatcher, the only female prime minister Great Britain has ever seen.

More than just a straightforward bio-graphical film, this movie shows many sweet instances of family life that anyone can re-late to. The every-man aspects are sharply contrasted with the pioneering path Lady Thatcher blazed through a male-dominated Parliament, light blue skirt suit and handbag in tow.

What makes this movie interesting is its timeline,

or rather, lack thereof. The film jumps back and forth through different pe-riods of Lady Thatcher’s life, and the result is a movie that zooms past the boring bits, and looks at only the most delicious moments of the steel-willed woman’s shot to power.

The movie takes on a melan-cholic feel during the scenes that show an elderly, disoriented Lady Thatcher as a grieving widow. Al-though a tad sad to watch, these sections of The Iron Lady are where actress Meryl Streep soars.

Her portrayal of an aged, sometimes incoherent Lady Thatcher who still has mo-ments of bravado and piercing speeches is by far her

best performance yet.Putting the icing on Streep’s brilliant acting is a spec-

tacular hair and makeup job. The physical transforma-tion of Streep from a middle-aged prime minister to a wrinkle-laden, hunched-over elderly woman is astound-ing. The opening scene will leaving you gaping at the screen, asking, “Is that really Meryl Streep?”

The best part about The Iron Lady is that you don’t need to know the history of British politics to enjoy or understand it. The movie holds your hand through the more technical parts, and delivers a storyline that is all at once steely, brave, reflective, and surprisingly touching.


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• 2 - 5 p.m.: 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Man inMotion World Tour arrives at Pothole Park. Cometo cheer on the relay runners. Entertainment, food vendors, games and cake. Hosted by the A.C.E. Committee and the District of Invermere. For info: 250-342-5596 or visit www.RickHansenRelay.com.• 4 p.m.: Official ceremonies. Relay arrives at Pothole Park. Honouring of medal bearers and cake cutting.• 7 - 9:30 p.m.: Open Mic Night at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Entry by donation. Cash bar. For info: 250-342-4423.

Saturday, April 14th:

• 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Parkade sale at Copper Point Resort. • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.: Big band dance lessons with Cranbrook instructors Randy Tapp and Kim Bombardier at Lions Hall at the crossroads. $15 per person. For info, call Nancy: 250-342-8784. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: BBQ fundraiser for Global Animal Lovers at Invermere Home Hardware. • 7 p.m.- 1 a.m.: 4th annual Galarama Goes Bollywood at the Edgewater Community Hall. A ladies-only event presented by Edgewater Rec Society. $15 per adult includes safe ride transportation, sponsored by Bud’s Bar and Lounge.

Tickets available at Bud’s and Scrappy Do’s, Nellie’s Salon, Prestige Lounge and Pip’s Store. For info call Tammy: 250-270-0340.

Sunday, April 15th:

• 10 a.m.: Shoreline cleanup at James Chabot Park organized by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. For info: 250-341-6898. • 5:30 p.m.: Spring dinner at the Edgewater Legion. Ham, cabbage rolls and scalloped potatoes. $12 per adult. $10 for seniors and children under 12. For info: 250-347-0044.

Monday, April 16th:

• 6 p.m.: Ultimate frisbee at J.A. Laird School fields. All ages, all skill levels, newcomers welcome. No cost. Now until fall.• 7 p.m.: Dessert Night at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Come and hear about the Falk family’s upcoming adventure to Niamey, Niger, West Africa. For info: 250-342-8948 or email [email protected].

Tuesday, April 17th:

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Options for Sexual Health clinic at Invermere Health Unit. For info: 250-342-OPTS (6787).• 6 - 10 p.m.: Business Excellence Awards at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Brought to you by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Radium Chamber of Commerce. For info: 250-342-2844 or www.cvchamber.ca.• 7 p.m.: Silver Strings Dessert Night concert at David Thompson Secondary School theatre.

Wednesday, April 18th:

• Denis Chang Master Guitar Workshop brought to you by Columbia Valley Arts. For info: 250-342-4423.• 7 p.m.: Denis Chang Manouche Quartet Concert at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. Featuring the style of music from Django Reinhardt. For info:250-342-4423.

Thursday, April 19th:

• 12 noon - 1 p.m.: 5th anniversary celebration for the Little Badger Early Learning Program at Eva Joseph Family Centre in Windermere. Cake to be served.

• 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.: Pyjama Story at the Radium Public Library. For info: [email protected].• 7 p.m.: The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley’s annual general meeting in the activity room at Columbia Garden Village. For info, call Gail at 250-342-6752 or Helen at 250-342-6789.

Saturday, April 21st:

• 8 a.m.: Registration begins for 10th annual 3D archery shoot at the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club’s Lake Lillian outdoor archery range. Two day event. $25 for adults, $10 for youth, $60 for family, under 12 free. For info or to pre-register: 250-342-9033 or visit www.lwdrodgun.com.

Sunday, April 22nd:

• 11:30 - 3 p.m.: The Cheesecake Burlesque Sass Class 101 dance workshop. Discover your inner burlesque dancer. Hosted by Columbia Valley Arts. For info: 250-342-4423.• 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Dinner with the Cheesecake Burlesque Troupe at Birchwood Restaurant. For info and tickets: 250-342-4423.• 8:30 p.m.: The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue Stage Show at Bud’s Burlesque Lounge. $25 per person. For info: 250-342-4423.

Monday, April 23rd:

• 7 p.m.: Break Forth with music trio Eliana performs during Ladies Night Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church in Invermere. $10 per ticket, on sale at Selkirk TV and Appliances. For info and ticket purchases call Joyce: 250-342-6657.

Saturday, April 28th:

• 1 p.m.: A reading and slide-show from Adventures in Solitude by award-winning author and CBC host Grant Lawrence at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere. Hosted by the Invermere Public Library. Free event. For info: 250-342-6416.

Sunday, April 29th:

• 9 - 11 a.m.: Bike and Gear Swap, drop-off at Invermere Community Centre. • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Bike and Gear Swap Sale. Pick up of money or unsold gear between 1 and 2 p.m.. For info contact Darcy: 250-341-6080.

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Clues revealed about mystery bottle

By Kristian RasmussenPioneer Staff

An Athalmer collector has come for-ward to reveal clues about a century-old bottle unearthed at Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach last month.

“I knew right away from the cover of The Pioneer [March 30th edition] what kind of bottle it was,” said longtime an-tiques collector Albert Franson.

“I had one that still had the label. There used to be a creamery around here. All the farmers used to take their milk and cream there. I was over one day just look-ing around the building with my nephew, before they tore it down, and we brought that bottle back. It was the same one [from The Pioneer story]. It read ‘lemon-lime’ right on the label.”

The lifelong Columbia Valley resi-dent believes that the lemon-lime drink was likely designed as both a medical sup-plement and a refreshment.

“They were using it to fight scurvy,” he explained, “but you could buy it all over as just a drink.”

Scurvy is a disease that is caused by a lack of vitamin C. During the 18th cen-tury scurvy caused more losses in the Brit-ish Navy than enemy fire.

The collector is no stranger to the world of artifacts.

“I had a store in Dry Gulch: Log Cabin Antiques. I peeled logs for that thing and my brother-in-law built it. I started there in 1974 and went till 1998.”

One of the more interesting bottles that crossed Franson's travels was one with a very different seal.

“They had a marble about 'this' [an inch from the opening] far down. It was a stopper. The top of the bottle had a washer. They used to fill them upside down and then the pressure would hold the marble to seal it. You would have a little stick that you would use to knock the marble down again when you wanted to drink,” said Mr. Franson.

The bottles were highly sought after by mischievous children.

“They are really rare now. The kids would always break the bottles to get the marbles out,” laughed the historian.

The kids are no longer sifting through broken glass to find their treasures, ac-cording to Mr. Franson.

“The younger generation are look-ing for stuff from the forties, fifties, and sixties. They want the stuff that they can remember,” he said.

The Athalmer local said the key to keeping a link to the past strong for future generations is through exposure.

“If younger people are around it [his-tory] then they get interested.”

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WORTHY COLLECTION — Albert Franson sits with his treasure trove of antique bottles and artifacts. Mr. Franson was the owner of Log Cabin Antiques in Dry Gulch from 1974 to 1998. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen


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The municipality will be � ushing its community water system starting April 16th, 2012 and into the months of May and June. This program, carried out twice-yearly, is necessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There may be some short interruptions in the water service and temporary discoloration of water as a result of the sediment and organic materials that are being � ushed from the water mains. During this period, disinfection by chlorination will be continued. To assist the Public Works Department during the � ushing operation, users are advised that if they are experiencing persistent discoloration or odour problems with the water, to immediately notify the Municipal O� ce and explain the nature of the problem.

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The smallest people can sometimes make the biggest difference. Kings-ton Peters, from Radium Hot Springs, will be doing just that as the Rick Han-sen Relay passes through town on April 13th.

Kingston, who doesn’t have use of his legs, will be celebrating his fifth birth-day and participating in the Radium section of the Rick Hansen 25th Anni-versary Relay at the same time.

Robyn Peters, Kings-ton's father, is hoping that his son's participation in the event will help bring awareness to those living with disabilities.

“I hope that people keep an eye out and real-ize that there are disabled people in the community,” he said. “They may need a certain amount of assis-tance from time to time. Don't be afraid to lend a hand or help out.”

After moving to Radium from Calgary last year, Mr. Peters found his son excell in the small-town environment.

“If anything, he has a lot more opportunities to be in his wheelchair here. Being his age, he never went out-side that much [in Calgary]. He didn't have the physical power to get himself around that much until we moved here.”

But despite this greater level of mobility, Kingston still faces challenges.

“You run into some problems going into businesses and with staircases, but you have to expect that,” Mr. Peters said. “He's in a smaller wheelchair so it doesn't matter where you are, or what you’re doing, it's going to be more difficult.”

“I’m almost in a big wheelchair,” Kingston piped in. The soon to be five-year-old will face another set of chal-lenges as he grows up.

“When he wants to go shopping and getting into stores, the entrance ways are going to be an issue,” Mr. Peters explained.

MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE— Kingston Peters shows off his rodeo skills, spinning in his wheelchair. He will participate in the Radium portion of the Rick Hansen Relay on April 13th. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen

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With Kingston's world changing as he grows up, Mr. Peters has also noticed a change in global attitudes towards disability,

“I think on a whole society has changed. Everybody kind of all comes together for the handicapped and people with special needs. As long as things don't stop progress-ing, and we keep moving a step forward all the time, there will be no issues.”

The Peters are not fazed by the challenges of limited mobility.

“He's my first child. I don't know any different, just like he doesn't know any different,” Mr. Peters said.

The family has used their pioneering attitude to flour-ish in Radium. The Peters run Flathead Tattoo there, and are becoming well-known faces in the community.

Editor’s note: The A.C.E. Committee would like to inform attendees that Rick Hansen himself will not be at the 25th An-niversary Relay.


REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335

Email: [email protected] Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

Regional District of East Kootenay

SEALED TENDERS marked, “Regional District of East Kootenay - Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Upgrades” will be received by the Regional District of East Kootenay up to 2:00pm MST, April 23, 2012 at the Regional District of East Kootenay - Columbia Valley Office at 4956 Athalmer Road (PO Box 2319), Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 - Attention Elizabeth Ahlgren, P. Eng.

Tenders will be publicly opened immediately after the closing hour at the RDEK Columbia Valley office.

The work generally consists of the following:

• Construction of a new fire rating upgrade within the Arena’s mechanical room, including revisions and additions to the electrical and mechanical services and general contractor services. This work must be completed by July 1, 2012.

• Construction of a new two-storey exit stair enclosure (approximately 300sq.ft.). This component is provisional dependent on budget.

The work will be performed under a CCDC#3 Cost Plus Contract.

General Contractor Qualification and Bid documents may be obtained from the Contract Administrator on or after April 12, 2012.

Proponents must review the Qualification and Bid documents and submit all specified information with their bid.

Contract AdministratorBuilding Science & Architecture Ltd.305 - 4625 Varsity Drive NWCalgary, AB T3A 0Z9Attn: Kevin Wilkins, AScTTel: (250) 341-3395Email: [email protected]

OwnerRegional District of East Kootenay19 - 24th Avenue SouthCranbrook, BC V1C 3H8Attn: Elizabeth Ahlgren, P. EngTel: (250) 489-2791Email: [email protected]

By Kelsey VerboomPioneer Staff

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is a little like a fund-wielding Santa, quietly dispersing money through-out the year to deserving local groups.

The foundation is entering its 11th year in service, and during that time has doled out $263,000 to community groups in the valley.

The board helps other organizations with everything from stocking the food bank and lending a hand to the Fam-ily Resource Centre, to building scholar-ships for local students.

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation operates by accepting dona-tions, investing the money into endow-ment funds, and dispersing the funds via grants to respectable local charities.

The spring granting cycle is now open for charities wanting to apply for a grant.

“It’s really important for people to know we’re here,” said Seona Helmer, chairman of the foundation. “Often

people see only the great things the community groups are doing with the money, but don’t know the story behind where it comes from. That story is really made up of people who believe in our community.”

Most recently, the foundation donat-ed money that allowed the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club to buy enough equip-ment to create a cross-country ski pro-gram that travels to local schools.

Ms. Helmer and other board mem-bers have been attending conferences to liaise with other community foundations, and said she hopes to help change regu-lations that will make it easier for certain sectors of community groups to get grants. For example, it’s tough for sports groups to apply for grants without a sponsor, be-cause in the granting world sports is not a recognized sector, like arts is.

“It’s exciting to think of what the foundation can do for the community in the future,” Ms. Helmer said.

To learn more about the foundation, or to donate or apply for a grant, go to www.valleyfoundation.ca.

Foundation boosts community groups

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YOUR MONEYThings to consider when renewing a mortgage

Mortgage rates are at historical lows. Earlier this year, the Bank of Montreal offered a five-year fixed inter-est rate of 2.99 per cent, the lowest rate ever offered by a major Canadian bank.

Today, many lenders in Canada are offering fixed rates below 3.5% for five-year mortgages, and less than 4% on 10-year mortgages, also historically low.

Despite rock-bottom interest rates, statistics show that a whopping 66% of mortgage holders in Canada have a five-year term, 7% have a term between six-10 years, and only 1% of borrowers hold a 10-year term, which leaves about 26% of borrowers with a term of less than five years. Coincidentally, 66% of borrowers opted for a fixed rate, and 34% for a variable rate.

This poses many questions, for example, as we shift into an environment of rising interest rates: why are bor-rowers holding variable rate mortgages and why aren’t they locking in their mortgages for longer terms?

Falling Interest RatesSince 1981 when mortgage rates peaked in excess of

21%, interest rates have been slowly and steadily falling. Many lenders over the past couple of decades were

apt to recommend borrowers choose variable rate or short-term mortgages.

In fact, statistics showed that borrowers who per-petually used fixed terms as short as one year paid less interest over the course of their mortgage than those who

locked-in for longer terms. This phenomenon was due to a falling interest rate environment.

Today, the reverse is likely to be true. Lending rates sit at historical lows, and both the Ca-

nadian and US governments are hinting at the inevitability of rising interest rates. Though interest rates are expected to rise slowly, the effect on those perpetually reinvesting in short or variable rate mortgages could be dramatic.

With spreads currently squeezed down to about 1% between one-year and five-year mortgages, it’s easy to see that any upward pressure in interest rates will cause a rip-ple effect through the mortgage market, with the most noticeable consequences to those continually renewing short-term mortgages.

Payment CertaintyOne reason why Canadians shy away from a 10-year

mortgage could be because a decade is a long time. An-other factor could be the availability of 10-year mort-gages, with the majority of lenders offering a maximum term of seven years.

However, taking a longer mortgage term can be beneficial to many borrowers over the long run when it comes to family budgeting, because a 10-year fixed mortgage has a constant rate of interest over a term of 10 years. This means that the borrower has payment certain-ty: their monthly mortgage payments will be fixed, and they are protected against interest rate fluctuations for a

10-year period. In a rising interest rate environment, this kind of payment certainty can be very beneficial to families who are likely to experience cost increases in every other aspect of their financial picture over any 10-year period.

How are mortgage rates determined?

All this talk of interest rates raises the question of how mortgage rates are determined in the first place. Generally, fixed mortgage rates follow government bond yields, plus a spread. In the case of a 10-year mortgage, the rate will follow 10-year government bond yields.

The spread between bond yields and the lender’s posted mortgage rates represents a variety of factors, and will vary based on the lender’s marketing strategy, desired market share, competition and market credit conditions. According to analysts, increasing competition is one of the biggest factors in record low mortgage rates, which has also caused eroding profit margins.

Speak to a professional If you are interested in learning more about long-

term fixed rate mortgages, speak to your local financial advisor or mortgage professional. If you are thinking about breaking your current mortgage term, consider the effect of any applicable fees. Compare the spread between the short and long-term mortgage rates, and consider the direction of general interest rates and your family’s circumstances to determine the best fit.

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Author Reading & Slide Show

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Ice tubing on Lake WindermereAs the warmer days approach, some valley visitors took advantage of the sun on Sunday, April 8th, for an af-

ternoon of tubing on Lake Windermere — not counting on finding some patches of ice, where they posed for this summer meets winter photo. Pictured, left to right: Danica Berg, 12, Jenna Turchanski, 17, and Sophia Berg, 9.

Photo submitted


The Regional District of East Kootenay adopted a resolution in support of a year-round boating prohibi-tion that will limit engine horsepower along the main channel of the Columbia River Wetlands.

The proposal, which seeks to limit horsepower to 20 HP, came at the district’s March 30th meeting.

“We just want to ensure the protection of vital habi-tat,” said Board Chair Rob Gay.

The regulation comes through Transport Canada, and is being proposed for wetland habitat between Fair-mont Hot Springs and Donald.

The proposed regulation does not affect Columbia

lake or Lake Windermere. “The Wetlands are a gem on the whole Columbia

River system. This is the only remaining stretch that has not been impacted by dams,” said Mr. Gay.

The local wetlands are the longest uninterrupted stretch of wetland habitat on the continent. The area is comprised of 64,000 acres and stretches from Canal Flats to Donald.

The habitat supports up to 260 different species of migratory and native birds. Endangered species in the area include the Northern Leopard Frog, White Stur-geon, Prairie Falcon, and the short-eared owl.

“We thought that the balance of 20 horsepower, as a limitation on boaters, was a good compromise. This area is so important for wildlife,” Mr. Gay said.

Regional district supports boating restrictions for wetlands


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Panorama and Fair-mont resorts were busy with spring ski revelers April 7th and 8th. Clockwise from top left: Team Panorama ski dads Brian Moore, Dave Bennett, Sandy Murphy, Colin Foley and Dave Stew-art dressed up as the Village People for the Team Pan-orama year-end wrap-up; Calgary’s Cohen Sheppard, 10, tries his hand at the lasso event at Panorama; In-vermere’s Willa Vipond, 4, target shoots; Oleg Teapchin, Jesse Kovich and Tyler Webb join the party at a year-end toboggan race in Fairmont.

Photos by Kristian Rasmussen and Kate Irwin

Ski hill fun


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401 Westridge ViewInvermere BC V0A 1K4

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CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year

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s In MeMorIaM sIn loving memory of

Allan Bradley SeeleyJanuary 5th, 1962

to April 17th, 2002

My husband, my friend, forever in my heart.

Christina

ANNOUNCEMENT

Demonstration starts at 7 p.m.On-time-draw for a FREE piece of Tupperware!

Gift for all attendees.Snacks and beverages available.

10% of sales will be donated to Groundswell Network & Community Greenhouse. Products

from the host program will also be donated; the Greenhouse will get Tupperware and money!

RSVP at 250-688-5564 www.tupperware.ca/juliestamand

Tupperware party at the Community

Greenhouse to celebrate Earth Day!

Wednesday, April 18th 7-9 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected 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 Carol at 250-347-9841.

Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:30-2:30 and dinner as always from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Enjoy 10% off all orders.

ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN MIC AT BUDSEvery Tuesday at 9 p.m. Everyone welcome! Come enjoy some live local talent.

Special meeting for Edgewater Residents regarding Barry Moore and the Columbia Valley Music and Festival Association’s personal equipment. This is an informative meeting to explain the reason they were asked to remove their equipment and Piano. April 24th, 2012, 7 p.m. Edgewater Community Hall. For information please call Tammy Tutte: 250-347-9324.

ThANk yOU

Many thanks to everyone who helped Brodie during the last three years of his life. Dr. Ross, Dr. Arif and Dr. Ian White supported us in every possible way; Catrien and her team did all they could to keep him mobile. Interior Health provided excellent help and guidance, as did Maxine Jones, our case worker; we especially want to thank Vivian Bond and all the wonderful staff at Columbia House, who were always cheerful, willing and very caring. Our sincere thanks to Adrienne Turner and her staff at Columbia Garden Village, where Brodie lived for two years before he went into hospital. They did all they could to meet his needs and make him comfortable. We would also like to thank The Reverend Laura Hermakin, Mark’s Memorial Society and Pieter Jensen, who played the bagpipes, for making the Memorial Service at the Galena Church such a very special occasion. We all feel that the service was exactly what Brodie would have chosen. We very much appreciated the delicious meal provided by the hard working Brisco Ladies at the reception held in the Community Hall. Finally, we would like to thank everyone who sent baking, meals, flowers and so many beautiful cards. We are indeed fortunate to live in such a compassionate community. ~ Shirley Swan and Family.

ChEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Julie St. Amand! Thanks for donating the proceeds from your March Tupperware sales to the Lake Windermere Ambassadors.

Cheers to Cory! You will be missed my friend.

Jeers to those jeering the tourism sector for providing meaningless low-level jobs fit only for immigrants. As an immigrant in tourism/public service for the past 15 years, I don’t know what offends me more.

Cheers to Cst. Michaud. Your thoughtful words and gentle actions calmed me down in a time of need.

Cheers to Chris Ralph for his first-ever breakaway goal. Did it go in?

Cheers to Maureen and Fred at Fairmont Jewelers for going above and beyond! You’re amazing! Thank you. ~ Sam.

Cheers to Cathy for spending her afternoon with me watching the Ottawa Senators make the playoffs.

Cheers to all the men, women, and dogs in the valley who respond to all the rescue situations in our mountains. You handle these risky deeds with professionalism and diligence and the snow hounds should appreciate the back-up crew they have.

Cheers to all the coaches and volunteers who made the Special Olympics ski season such a resounding success at Panorama this year. Your dedication and enthusiasm was very appreciated by all the athletes and families. We can’t wait for next year!

Cheers to the Valley Alley for the enjoyable season we had with them, and for the great wind-up of chili and buns. ~ From the Seniors’ Bowling League.

ChEERS & JEERS

Jeers to the person bashing Alberta. We have a home in Panorama and are up every weekend spending our Alberta cash and positively impacting your economy. Thank goodness we don’t experience this kind of negativity at Pano!

Jeers to all the ignorance and fast judgment from people in the valley. Yes, there was a terrible tragedy that fell upon us last week, but do you think the rumors and gossip are helping those who are affected? Instead of spreading nasty rumors, take a step back and have some sympathy for the deceased’s family and friends.

Super cheers to the Rotary Club of Invermere for all the work you do in our valley and around the world. It is exciting to see you beautify our entire town!

Jeers to two-faced neighbors and their petitions.

Jeers to the staff member who was making fun of me, within earshot, while I was shopping. I won’t be back.

Cheers to all the ladies at the Kootenay Savings for all their help while I was out of town. ~ Mysterio.

Cheers to the Windermere Community Association for the wonderful Easter Egg Hunt. Job well done!

Jeers to the arrogant man at the gym who doesn’t abide by the clearly posted 30-minute treadmill rule while others are waiting. Cheers to Joe for trying to educate him.

Cheers to the Windermere Community Association and their wonderful volunteers who organized yet another successful Easter Egg Hunt. See you next year! The Easter Bunny.

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

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ROBERT “BOB” FREDERICk BElChER

1955 - 2012

It is with great sorrow that the family of Robert Frederick Belcher announces his sudden passing

on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Banff, Alberta at 56 years of age.

Bob was born on October 18, 1955 in Kelowna, British Columbia. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved training horses and hunting and fishing with his sons. Instructing first aid was very rewarding for him. He enjoyed his community and making new friends. He had a great sense of humour and a quick wit. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Rollande Belcher, his sons Lee (Cara) Belcher and Ian (Shelly) Belcher, his father Lorne Belcher, his grandchildren Cole, Rhys, Chase and Megan, his sister Lorna (Jim) Duncan and family, Rita (Darrell) Petterson and family, David (Elena) Belcher and family, Paul (Calico) Belcher and family, and Billie (Hugh) Belcher and family. He was predeceased by his mom Genene Belcher and his nephew David Sivorot.

A memorial service for Bob will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Edgewater Hall. Cremation preceded the service. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Bob may do so to: the Vermilion Irrigation Flume, c/o Jeannette Forman, PO Box 195, Edgewater, British Columbia, V0A 1E0.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com.

JUDITh JANE SEMENzIN

Born May 12th 1935, Judy passed away April 4th 2012 with Eddie, her husband of more than 50 years, by her side. Judy started her career as an

X-ray technician in Kimberley where she met Eddie. After a brief time in Calgary, Eddie and Judy moved to Fairmont to open Eddie’s Fairmont Grocery, which served the community for many, many years.

Judy loved spending time with friends, family and her dogs. She will be missed by many special friends and family members whose lives she touched.

Her memorial service will be held at the Fairmont Hot Springs in May (date to be determined). For further information or to RSVP, please email [email protected] or phone 1-888-868-8314. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com.

Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements (250) 426-4864.


CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to the local gentleman who stopped to aid the shocked Calgarians who had just struck a deer, north of the Valley Alley on Easter Sunday morning. Your gracious help while we were in shock was very much appreciated; and that spirit is why we enjoy the valley so much.

Cheers to those who helped us when we had a car accident in the park on the way to an appointment. Thanks Paul Oudendag for driving me to Canmore, John Mc Carthy for driving my husband to Canmore to pick me up and return us to Invermere, and Ross Bidinger for arranging for our car to be looked after. Folks like you make living in Invermere a special place. ~Jackie, Nev, Toby.

StoRagE

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

StoRagE

NEWHOUSEMULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.Now with climateControlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

You own it, we can store it! Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long-term tenant. Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-342-5297, 250-346-3011 or 250-342-2100.

CoMMERCIaL SPaCE

Rent/Sell approx. 2,400 sq. ft. between Home Renovation Center & Fitz Flooring. For more information please call Lorne @ 250-270-0102.

864 sq. ft. warehouse space with loading dock. Unheated, $625/month. Available immediately. Call 250-342-3637.

CoMMERCIaL SPaCE

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

Can you provide “down-home” cooking? Fancy-shmancy not required. A filling breakfast, a good hot lunch, or lunch buffet, and a mouth-watering and plentiful supper will ensure your success. Are you up to it? Maybe include a good pizza and/or fried chicken for the evenings and you’ve got it made! Rent that varies with the seasons. Largest kitchen in the valley and an outdoor patio combined with indoor seating will allow for nearly seating of 100 people. Most of the ingredients for a successful restaurant! All that’s needed is YOU! Call John at Skookum Inn at 250-342-6293 to inquire about leasing.

For rent/lease: up to 1500 sq ft in Meadowland Art Works building, near Canadian Tire. 250-341-8875 or 250-342-3335.

SHaRED aCCoMMoDatIoN

Private room with cable, phone, laundry access, Internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P, 250-342-4020.

Looking for long-term, female roommate. N/S, N/P. Behind Tim Hortons. $500/month, utilities included. 250-270-0622.

SHaRED aCCoMMoDatIoN

Roommate wanted. Own bathroom and bedroom. Includes gym, hot tub, pool, underground parking, and Internet. Fully furnished, except for bedroom. Available April 30th. Call 250-342-1358. $500/month, first month only $250.

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. $850/month. Available immediately. 250-270-0729.

2-bdrm apartments, downtown Invermere. Clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything. Start at $775/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-342-6912.

Radium: brand-new, furnished lower level suite for rent. 2-bdrm, 2-bath, lots of windows, bright and clean. Available immediately, N/S, N/P. $750/month + utilities. 250-342-3790.

SUItE FoR RENt

Radium: Bachelor – 1-bdrm – 2-bdrm fully furnished units. 1-3 bdrm unfurnished apt. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, and parking. D.D. required. N/S, pets possible. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 for more information and availability.

Beautiful 1,200 sq. ft. luxury apartment: 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appliances, must be seen. N/S, N/P. $1,200/month + hydro. References required. Available immediately. E-mail [email protected] or 250-342-5805.

2-bdrm apartment (upper floor) in Canal Flats. Available immediately. $500/month + utilities + D.D. N/S, N/P. Call 250-342-3345 after 6 p.m.

2-bdrm (upper floor) deluxe apartment. Available immediately for long-term rental in Canal Flats. Newly renovated, fridge, stove, W/D, perfect for couples or 2 roommates, N/P, N/S. $650/month + utilities + D.D. Call after 6 p.m. 250-342-3345.

Skookum Inn Motel has a 2-bdrm, 2-bath suite with full kitchen and living room for long term rental. Rent at $900/month, includes utilities and cable. The suite includes basic cooking utensils, cutlery, plates, cups, etc. Available April 15. D.D. required. Phone John at 250-342-6293.

SUItE FoR RENt

3-bdrm apartment close to the hospital and schools. W/D, large yard and garden. Available immediately. $950/month. Call 250-342-3790.

Windermere, 3-brdm, 1.5-bath upper-suite. Big yard. $1,150, utilities included. N/S, pets negotiable. 250-342-8662.

2-bdrm second floor suite. Newly renovated, A/C, fridge, stove, D/W, W/D, N/P, N/S, $850+ D.D., utilities included. 250-342-3335.

Invermere: large 1-bdrm suite. N/S, N/P. $700, includes hydro. Available immediately. 250-342-6607.

Available May 1st: two 1-bdrm suites, furnished or not. Prices start at $650 plus utilities. Contact Eric Redeker at First Choice Realty at 250-342-5914.

2-bdrm lower walk-out in Black Forest, Invermere. Very bright and roomy. $800/month, includes utilities. N/S, available immediately. 250-342-1305.

2-Bdrm fully furnished ground-floor apartment for rent. All utilities, cable and free laundry included. $850/month plus DD. N/S. Long term preferred. Only 1 ½ blocks from downtown Invermere! Kitchen and bathroom recently renovated. Available immediately. Phone 250-342-9712 or email [email protected]. More info and photos: kijiji.ca Ad ID 367486174.

Suite available immediately in Fairmont. 2-bdrm walkout basement suite includes utilities, satellite TV, Internet, and W/D. Private yard backing onto Crown land on Columbia River. $950/month. Call 250-409-9399 and leave contact info.

1-bdrm basement suite behind Tim Hortons. All appliances, N/P, N/S. $650 + D.D., all inclusive. 250-270-0209.

13th Ave, Invermere. Clean 3-bdrm, 2 bath, F/P. All appliances. Jacuzzi tub. Available May 1st. All inclusive, $1175/month. 250-270-0745.

FoR LEaSE

gaRagE SaLES

FOR LEASE500–1,250 square feet of

PRIME COMMERCIAL HIGH-TRAFFIC

FRONTAGEIn the Fairmont Village Mall.

Suitable for retail, food service, studio or office space.

CALL 250-341-7345

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Radium Hot SpringsFOR RENT OR LEASE

Full-service licensed restaurant. Turn-key operation.

Prime location Main Street EastOutdoor patio and balcony views

of the valley and mountains.Includes managers upstairs suite.

Please call 250-342-5755 -or email: [email protected]

Saturday, April 14th • 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Surplus construction materials:

• Steel doors • Cabinets • Lights • Plumbing fixtures• Variety of electrical items, wire, plugs, boxes, etc.

• Granite countertops • Thinset and Grout • Slate flooring and more!

Priced to sell. Everything must go. All reasonable offers accepted.

www.COPPERPOINT.ca www.rohitcommunities.com

Parkade SaleSpring is here and we are cleaning up.


SUITE FOR RENT

In Radium: 2-bdrm, 1 bath, shared laundry/large back yard. $600/month, D.D. plus hydro. 250-347-9970.

hOmES FOR RENT

FOR RENT

Call Ben Green 250-688-0362 or visit

www.gdpm.ca

CASTLE ROCK5 bedroom executive home. $1650 +utilities.

WILDER SUBDIVISION5 bedroom two bath fully furnished home.

$1400 + utilities.

PURCELL POINT TOWN HOMES2 bedroom + den, fully furnished.

Starting at $1250 +utilities.

HILLCREST APARTMENTS2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, fully furnished.

Starting at $800.

PANORAMA1 bedroom unit, Toby, $800 inclusive.

Two bedroom, Horsethief, $1245 Inclusive.

3-bdrm, 1-bath home for rent in downtown Invermere with nice yard. N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,350/month + utilities. Call 250-341-1182.

Townhouse for rent at Cedarwood Glen Estates. 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths, garage. $1,200/month + utilities. N/S, N/P. Available immediately. 250-341-1182.

Fairmont: Newer 3-bdrm, 2-bath house. Large lot near river. All appliances included. $1,000/month. Call Mark: 403-519-0252.

Invermere: 3-bdrm semi-detached. Close to all schools and downtown. Available now! Pets negotiable. $850/month + utilities. Call Joan 250-342-7517 for viewing.

3-bdrm house in the Wilder subdivision close to downtown/school/beach. Garage attached. No pets. No smoking. $1,100/month + utilities. 250-342-2052.

Edgewater: 6-bdrm, 4 full bath, 2 full kitchens, 2 living rooms, includes 10 appliances on three acre lot. $950/month + utilities. Available immediately. 403-650-8654.

hOmES FOR RENT

Invermere: 5-bdrm, 4-bath, 4,000 sq. ft., all appliances, A/C, double garage, 2 decks, view of lake, walking distance to school and town, N/S. $1,800/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-609-0870 or Kijiji Ad ID 362285483. Long-term rental. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, large deck, yard, and garage. Available May 1st. N/S, references required. Contact Gary: 250-342-1322.

Castle Rock Villa: 2-bdrm with high-end finishings, F/P, granite, 2.5-bath, dbl. Garage, deck with western exposures, N/S, N/P. Responsible couple welcome. Available immediately. $1,100/month + utilities + D.D with a minimum of a 1 year lease. Send resume to [email protected] or call 403-250-2075.

Fairmont: 3 years old, 1,817 sq. ft. Semi-detached, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, 5 appliances, garage, carport, geothermal heating, low utilities, A/C, beach house, BBQ and fireplace. $1,500/month + utilities. Call 780-446-3575.

3-bdrm, 3-bath house for rent in Westside Park. 2 car garage. 2,600 sq. ft. Available May. $1,500/month plus utilities. Furnishings negotiable. Call 403-760-5924.

hOmES FOR RENT

3-bdrm, main floor, Invermere year-round rental. Lake and mountain views, close to beach and downtown. D/W, laundry. $975/month + utilities. N/S, References required. Available immediately. Call 250-342-9605 (evening) or 250-342-8640 (day).

Newer 4-bdrm house with garage in Canal Flats. Appliances included. N/S, N/P. Rent: $895/month + security deposit. 403-813-4401.

Invermere: 4-bdrm, 2-bath, appliances, back yard with deck. Walking distance to school, town and beach. No garage, N/S, long lease. $1,400/month + utilities. Available June 1. 403-609-0870.

Windermere 3-bdrm, 1-bath, 5 appliances, mobile on large lot. Quiet residential street, N/P, N/S, $800/month + D.D. 403-286-1132.

cONdO FOR RENT

Hillcrest Apartments have 2-bdrms at $800/month, 1-bdrms at $600/month. Fully furnished, including utilities, TV and Internet. 250-341-1182.

Newly renovated, main floor and upper 2-bdrm + den. Large kitchen, 5 appliances (all new), deck, private storage compartment, downtown Invermere. $900/month + utilities. Available immediately. 403-874-0483.

Radium: beautiful 1-bdrm, furnished condo for rent. Includes utilities, underground parking, security. $650/month + D.D. Available now. 403-818-8777.

Downtown Invermere, walk anywhere. New, clean, 2-bdrm, 2-bath condo. 1086 sq. ft., W/D, N/S, small pets negotiable. 1-year lease + D.D. $1,100/month + utilities. Available immediately. 250-342-0853 or [email protected].

Lake Windermere Pointe condos starting at $1,000 plus utilities. Several choice properties available. Contact Eric Redeker at First Choice Realty at 250-342-5914.

cONdO FOR RENT

2-bdrm townhouse. Downtown Invermere. Both bedrooms with ensuite. 2.5 bath, single garage, hardwood floors, W/D, gas fireplace, 2 blocks from downtown. $1,000/month plus utilities. N/P, N/S, Available May 1st. 403-615-7640.

Radium - The Aspen: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, second floor, corner unit. Heated underground parking, 5 appliances, N/S. $900/month, available June 1st. Call 403-561-6921.

2-bdrm condo near Sobeys in very quiet building. Quiet people need apply. N/S, N/P, $650/month. 250-342-6255.

2-bdrm, 2-bath at The Peaks in Radium. Underground parking, N/S, N/P, 7 appliances. Swimming pool and hot tub. $850/month, all included. 403-663-0446.

Canal Flats condo - Jade Landing development. 2+1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 6 appliances, partially finished basement, 12 minutes to Fairmont. $750/month + utilities. Available June 1st. Contact Mike at 403-804-6937.

LOT/AcREAGE FOR SALE

Acreages: www. columbiavalleyproperties.com

Cottage in the woods. Hike, bike, ski, golf and garden. A gem. 2-bdrm on 2 ½ acres, 20 minutes north of Radium and 50 minutes to Bugaboo. Call 403-288-4597.

mOBILE hOmE FOR SALE

2003 Winfield mobile home, occupied 4 years. Must be moved. Porch and propane tank included. $40,000. 250-342-6188.

Mobile home on large serviced lot in Windermere, close to lake, excellent views. Call 250-341-1528.

hOmES FOR SALE

Price further reduced!

Central Radium, close to golf course. Fully renovated, 6-bdrm

home – like new! Stunning kitchen and suite potential. For full details visit www.

propertyguys.com ID#266165. Asking $447,500.

Call 250-347-9399.

Quaint 1,100 sq. ft. home for sale in Edgewater. Close to elementary school & river. Large 80 ft. x 200 ft. lot with mature trees. Excellent access with both side and back alleys. Fully renovated & new electrical. For full details and pictures visit www.propertyguys.com ID#266210. 250-409-9130.

1100 sq. ft. plus full basement. Zoned R2, bungalow. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and 1 half bath off master on main. Nearly finished basement with 1 bedroom, roughed-in bathroom and woodstove. A/C, central vac, large fenced yard. $360,000. Call for viewing: 250-341-3983.

Revenue Property for Sale Windermere B.C.

Well-built house, 3-bdrm and 2-bath upstairs, 2-bdrm and 1 bath downstairs in self-contained suite. Across from school, very clean, partially renovated, and ready for immediate occupancy. Single detached garage. For details and pictures please go to www.highcountryauctions.net or call 250-341-5316.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Rivergems Jewellery & Fossil Gallery, Invermere B.C., is for sale. Terms negotiable, whole or part. An excellent opportunity for this successful business. Serious inquiries only. Call Carole: 250-342-0177.

cONdO FOR SALE

Ski to your door, fully furnished 1-bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, and hot tubs. Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, BC. $115,000 Firm. Call 250-342-6858 after 6 p.m.

cONdO FOR SALE

Sable Ridge 2-bdrm, 2-bath, A/C, granite, heated parking. $219,000 O.B.O. Contact Roger at 403-256-0694 or 403-650-5503.

WANTEd

Wanted: cat-sitter. Two awesome outdoor cats need a loving home for 6 months. Expenses paid plus bonus. Please call 250-688-1179.

Growing local business seeks a food safe/commercial kitchen for reasonable price. Required immediately. Contact Natalie at 250-342-1198.

Calling all performers!Looking for musicians and other performers for Pynestock 2012. If interested contact Emily by June 1st at 250-688-7421. All welcome.

mISc. FOR SALE

250 U.S. 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.

Hot tub rentals. Week or weekend rates. Valley Spas: 250-342-3922.

Top quality Hay and Straw, alfalfa/grass round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch. 250-342-0617.

Quality Top Soil and ManureTop soil, $160 per dump truck load, $70 per pick-up load. Manure, $100 per pick up load. Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

Minn Kota, 30 thrust: $100. Electric winch, 3,000 lbs: $40. 250-341-3249.

700 feet of 6’ chain-link fencing. Includes all post and cap covers, 2-10’ gates. Asking $6,000. 250-688-0256.

Please call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

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MISC. FOR SALE

Invercare adjustable medical bed, good condition. $1,000. 250-342-6188.

Approx. 170 pieces ABS plumbing fittings at approx. $400 retail value. Fairly detailed list available by email with ABS in subject line. [email protected]. 250-342-6967. Will sell complete only at $150.

Glass greenhouse with aluminum frame: $200. 75” wide (1920 mm) x 100” long (2550 mm). Approx. 83” at peak x 48” at eave. Manufactured by Eden Aluminum Glasshouses, Auckland, NZ. http://www.edenlite.co.nz/Greenhouse-Retail-Price-List.html. Similar to model GH68, 1920 mm x 2550 mm. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-6967.

vEhICLES FOR SALE

2006 Dodge Caravan. 60,000 kms, excellent condition. $7,999. Summer/winter tires. 250-342-4400.

CAMPING

2004 Prowler 32 foot trailer with slide out bunk beds. Sleeps 8. Excellent condition. Call Chris at 250-342-5826.

CAMPING

1996 24’ Dutchman travel trailer. Master bedroom, separate entrance. $7,995. 250-342-5249.

SERvICES

Renew & RestoreProfessional tile and grout

cleaning, re-grouting, repair and sealing of tile, grout, slate,

and stone. Commercial and residential. 35 years experience.New installations also available.

[email protected].

Tile & Slate InstallsJourneyman tile setter. 30+

years experience. Custom steam rooms, showers, floors,

and cultured stone.All work guaranteed.

Competitive rates.Call 250-341-5645.

Home Building and RenosChuck Newhouse Builders

[email protected]

Phil’s Carpentry. Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

Dryer vent and furnace cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089.

SERvICES

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VacuumsParts, repairs & accessories,

All makes & modelsCentral Vacuums – sales and

installationsBonded & licensed

Fine Homeservices250-342-9207 or [email protected].

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.

LBO AutobodyYour Fender Bender Mender

& The Valley Shine ShopKeep your vehicle free of salt & road grime — have it detailed. Basic - deluxe packages available. Drop in for a free estimate on paint and body work at #35 109 Industrial Road #2, 250-342-9696.

SERvICES

Buy One - Get One ½ Off!“Very professional and knowledgeable. Especially pleased with her promptness. It’s great to have someone local to deal with,” Tom & Dianne Gerald.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs250-342-5749

[email protected]“Covering the Valley – One

Window At A Time” Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235.

NEED A JOB? Then you need a great resume. Great prices, accurate, and fast! Also offering data entry services and more. Over 20 years word processing experience. 250-341-1939.

Invermere Sharpening Carbide and steel sharpening services. Carbide saw re-tipping, saw blades, router bits, planer knives, hole saws, ice auger blades, knives, scissors and much more. 250-341-5447. 345 Blair St., Athalmer.

Local Website Design: Designer seeking new clients, specializing in small to medium websites, blogs or portfolios. Initial meeting and quotes are free. www.eggplantstudios.ca.

Have you purchased a Mac computer and need a tutor to learn the basics? Making the move to a Mac can be an intimidating experience. I will show you the basics and show you how to get more value from your system. Basic tutoring session: $30/hour. Call Emily at 250-341-2793.

SERvICES

Guitar lessons. Available most evenings to come to your home. $20/hour, group rates available. Call Emily at 250-341-2793.

hELP WANTED

EXCITING NEW FOOD CONCEPT COMING TO THE COLUMBIA

VALLEY THIS SPRING!“Amazing food is more than a

meal, it’s a way of life.’We are looking for like-minded individuals who have a passion to create/deliver amazing food & customer service.Counter/Retail Sales PositionsMust be over the age of 19, be willing to learn, have a flexible schedule, and most importantly, have a positive attitude! Minimum one-year experience in the restaurant industry. Full-time and part-time positions available. Please forward your cover letter and resumé to [email protected].

Not a salesperson? Make extra money as an independent representative with sterling silver jewelry bonuses, trip, and not to mention the 30% commission. It’s amazing the difference Silpada Jewelry can make to an outfit, your attitude . . even your life. Ask me how. Call 250-341-5956.

All Dolled Up is looking for some awesome people to join our team! Must be certified in manicures and pedicures. Gel nail certification a plus. Email resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

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P/T practitioner/therapist needed for Pleiades Wellness Spa. Call 250-347-2100.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a full-time server, previous experience required. Also looking for a kitchen helper. Call 250-342-9417 or email [email protected].

Lawn maintenance staff required. Labourers, sweepers for spring cleanup. Starting now. Everett Frater Enterprises. 250-342-5645.

Now interviewing for 4 positions starting May, 2012. We have 3 Visitor Centre Counselor positions and one Community Events Coordinator position available. If you are a full-time student in either secondary or post secondary, great with people, familiar with the Columbia Valley, reliable, a team player and motivated to learn please apply in confidence to Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Centre Manager at [email protected]. The Visitor Centre is open 5 days, long weekends and starting June 30th, 7 days per week from 8 am – 6 pm.

Heavy Duty Journeyman Diesel Mechanic

required in Invermere, B.C. Wage based on experience. $30-$38/hour and benefit package available. Send resumes to [email protected] or fax to 250-342-0212.

Short-order cook and kitchen help needed at Tony’s Greek Grill in Fairmont. Email [email protected].

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“USANIMALS - FOR KIDS - GREAT TASTE”Complete daily vitamin, mineral and antioxidant supplement.

B vitamins, vitamin D, C, E, calcium and zinc.

John and Betty Newton 250-342-6343•[email protected]

FOR SALE

2005 Ingersoll-Rand BL-275 Diesel 4x4 Loader Backhoe

This compact, versatile and maneuverable unit has only 250 hours. Includes loader and backhoe buckets with the ability for added Bob Cat X-change attachments. Digging depth to 10’ lifting height to 8” with a capacity of 2,200 lbs. Can be seen in Fairmont Hot Springs. Call Steve at (403) 620-3787.

(Located at College of the Rockies Invermere campus)

Teaching Salon Now OpenMonday – Thursday

9am – 3:30pmLimited booking and services available.

Call 250.688.0239 for details.


HELP WANTED

Beach Bound is hiring for summer positions. Full-time and part-time positions available for both our Fairmont and Invermere locations. Experience not necessary. We hire for attitude. Please reply with resume to [email protected] or in person at our Fairmont location.

FAIRMONT FUNTASIA FUN PARKhas an opening for a full-time student continuing their post-secondary education in the fall. This full-time position is available from the end of May until September 1st. Great wage/fun environment to work in. Duties include customer service, cash registers & sales, marketing & trade shows, food service, gardening & animal care, spin-n-bump car operation. Please reply: [email protected] or in person with a resume at Funtasia in Fairmont Hot Springs. 250-345-4511.

HELP WANTED

Lakeside Pub is looking for experienced servers and kitchen sta� . FT/PT. Send resumes to [email protected] or phone 250-342-6866.

Kootenay Co� ee Works is looking for a full-time cafe manager. Duties include recruiting, scheduling, and monitoring sta� performance; control inventory, monitor revenues, and modify procedures and prices; ensure health and safety regulations are followed; plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate cafe operations. Minimum 2 years management and 1 year Food and Beverage experience. Drop resumes o� at Kootenay Co� ee Works.

Spur Valley Golf Course has an immediate position open for grounds crew. Seasonal, full-time, mechanically inclined preferred. Wage negotiable upon experience. Email resume to [email protected] or drop o� at maintenance department, ATTN: Kelly.

Responsibilities include:• Providing administrative and technical assistance for the real estate

development team.• Providing construction estimating/quantity surveying for real estate

development projects.• Participating in the oversight and management of the Resort’s overall land

base and properties.• Acting as a team member with all Resort employees and providing

assistance and leadership as required and directed by the VP Development.• Complying with and enforcing Resort health and safety policies with

contractors and sub-contractors.The successful candidate will have:

• College diploma or University degree in construction related field.• Fluency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of AutoCAD

would be an asset.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive 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 [email protected], fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

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


Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

Employment opportunities for cheerful, responsible, energetic team members

who will enjoy serving our customers!

FULL and PART-TIME Sales Clerks/Baristas

If you like to work in a friendly, quick-paced, enjoyable environment we wish to talk to you!

Apply with resume to the bakery (1305 – 7th Ave., Invermere B.C.)

Email resume with cover letter to [email protected] Fax with cover letter to 250-342-4439

Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Great People! Great Service!


The successful candidate will possess customer service experience, excellent communication skills and strong organizational and computer skills. All applicants must have basic bookkeeping experience. This position requires night shifts.

Fairmont Hot Springs 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.

Night Auditor

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

1-866-463-6652 • nlc.bc.ca

Career opportunities in administration and faculty are available throughout the northeast region on our five campuses.

• Campus Administrator• Health Care Instructor• Human Anatomy and Physiology

Instructor• Industrial Instrumentation

Instructor – 2 positions

Visit nlc.bc.ca to view job posting details and to apply online.

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Terravista Strata Property is currently accepting resumes for seasonal outside caretaking employment April through September.

A current driver’s licence is required, and previous lawn care & irrigation knowledge is a must.

Any other experience with landscaping machinery and general maintenance is an asset.

Please e-mail your resume to Dani Tschudin [email protected] .

Windermere District Social Service Society is looking to hire a

BOARD SECRETARYDuties will include but are not limited to, recording of monthly

board meetings (evenings) additional secretarial duties as needed. Successful applicant would have exceptional

organizational skills. Hours may vary, wages dependent on experience. Send resume to [email protected].

SALES REPRESENTATIVESThe Columbia Valley Pioneer is seeking Advertising Sales representatives for our weekly newspaper and magazine publications in the Columbia Valley. We have an opening for a full-time position and would also consider a part-time position for a suitable candidate.

We are a community-focused newspaper with high standards, both for content and appearance. We work hard, we have a great team, and we love our community. Our newspaper print run is 8,000 copies each Friday and we also produce several annual publications: The Columbia Valley Map Book, Columbia Valley Homes and Lifestyles magazine, Radium Hot Springs magazine, Columbia Valley Weddings magazine, Invermere and Radium Map Pads, Columbia Valley Business magazine and the Columbia Valley Dining Guide.

We are seeking someone who is a team player with organizational skills, sales experience, strong inter-personal skills and knowledge in sales and marketing.

The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including online advertising. You must also be able to work with existing and new customers and � nd ways to grow sales and income.

You will be responsible for maintaining a high level of service to existing customers, qualifying new business prospects, and building an active, high potential prospect list. You will act as the Columbia Valley Pioneer’s front line to the business community, devising and implementing marketing initiatives and campaigns for the newspaper and its special publications in order to support sales and assist in the development of new business.

We are looking for someone with prior experience in a sales position with a successful track record; someone who has strong written and verbal communications and exceptional customer relations skills, knowledge and pro� ciency in MS O� ce/MAC OS is a requirement. Some knowledge of design software is a plus but not necessary. Valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are a must.

If this describes you, please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of

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Rose-Marie RegitnigPublisher/Sales ManagerBox 868, #8, 1008-8th AvenueInvermere, B.C. [email protected]

Village of Radium Hot Springs

Expression of Interest

The Village of Radium Hot Springs is seeking expressions of interest from cleaning contractors who would like to submit quotations for two separate contracts, as follows:

1) Municipal O� ce cleaning 2) Public Washroom cleaning

Please submit your name and contact information, by Friday April 20th to:

[email protected] or 347-6455.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSEDAMENDMENTS TO THE

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 225 AND 226 OF THE WORKERS

COMPENSATION ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

WORKSAFEBC – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD OF B.C.HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL

HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended)

The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) being taken to public hearings pertain to the following items:

• Part 5, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – relating to correcting the reference to combustible dust and updating the reference to the Electrical Code;

• Part 11, Fall Protection – relating to clarifying whether fall protection anchors must be re-certified annually by a professional engineer in all circumstances;

• Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment – relating to recognizing a riving knife as an acceptable device to prevent kickback on table saws;

• Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment; and consequential amendments to Part 23, Oil and Gas – relating to prohibiting applying compressed gas at a greater pressure than the pressure rating for a closed vessel that is not a registered pressure vessel, and requiring such vessels to have appropriate pressure relieving capability;

• Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, and Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to clarifying the appropriate requirements for dielectric testing of insulated elevating work platforms and ensuring consistent requirements in these two Parts;

• Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms – relating to the use of work platforms supported by a lift truck;

• Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to clarifying what equipment must meet and be used in accordance with section 16.3(7);

• Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to replacing current terminology with terms that are appropriate to low voltage electrical equipment;

• Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to establishing a provision allowing the practice of passing the bucket of an insulated aerial working device between energized high voltage conductors if not practicable to do work otherwise, due to terrain or other obstacles;

• Part 26, Forestry Operations and Similar Activities – relating to requiring signage on all resource roads in BC showing (1) radio channels when an Industry Canada road channel has been assigned, and (2) radio frequencies when an Industry Canada channel is not assigned, but a radio frequency is.

The proposal relating to Part 24, Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations, is not being taken to public hearings at this time to enable consideration of the new edition of CSA Standard Z275.4.

PUBLIC HEARINGSYou are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing.

Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at www.worksafebc.com.

PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS

Date LocationMay 22, 2012 Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina

146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC

May 24, 2012 Best Western Kelowna Hotel & Suites2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC

June 5, 2012 Coast Inn of the North770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC

June 7, 2012 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

Session Times: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONSThe deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times.

Online: via the WorkSafeBC website at www.worksafebc.comE-mail: [email protected]: 604-279-7599; or toll-free in BC: 1-877-279-7599Mail: OHS Regulation and Policy

Policy and Regulation DivisionWorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C.P.O. Box 5350, Station TerminalVancouver, BC V6B 5L5

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

USED VEHICLES/BUSES FOR SALE

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the following vehicles. All vehicles are sold on an “as is where is basis”. No warranty or condition of road worthiness is expressed or implied.

GOLDEN ZONEOne (1) 2001 Bluebird School Bus - 72 PassengerGMC chassis, 366 V8, 8.1L engine, manual transmission, propane powered, 210,345 kms.

One (1) 2000 Bluebird School Bus – 72 PassengerGMC chassis, V8, 454 cu. in. engine, manual transmission, propane powered, 247,323 kms.

One (1) 1996 Bluebird International School Bus - 72 Passenger466 diesel 6 cylinder engine, standard transmission, 265,924 kms

One (1) 1988 Dodge D100 Pickup2WD, 3.9 engine, automatic transmission, regular cab, canopy. Body has rust and vehicle needs a di� erential. 176,471 kms.

For further details or to view please contact Alan Ure, Operations Supervisor at (250) 344-8643 or (250) 344-0217.

INVERMERE ZONEOne (1) 1999 Bluebird School Bus – 72 PassengerIs not operational, for parts only. 275,090 kms.

One (1) 1990 Ford Van2WD, 350 engine, 3-speed automatic transmission, gasoline, 244,146 kms.

For further details or to view please contact Norman Julien, Operations Supervisor at (250) 342-6814 or (250) 342-1728.

KIMBERLEY ZONEOne (1) 2000 Bluebird International School Bus - 72 PassengerT-444E diesel engine, automatic transmission, 378,633 kmsOne (1) 1997 Bluebird International School Bus - 84 PassengerC8.3-250 diesel engine, automatic transmission, 285,226 kmsFor further details or to view please contact Wayne Keiver, Operations Supervisor at (250) 427-2268 or (250) 427-8727.

The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.Closing date: Friday, April 20, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. (MST)

Please quote individual bids for each vehicle. Clearly mark your bid envelope with “Used Vehicle

Tender” and submit sealed bids to:

Steve Jackson, Director of OperationsSchool District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)

620 – 4th Street, PO Box 430, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

New website offers rare glimpses of Canada’s crittersBy Pioneer Staff

Wildlife enthusiasts will be enamoured by photographs available on a new website, launched this month by Parks Canada and Calgary’s Miista-kis Institute.

Highway Wilding is a new online resource packed with information about the effects of high-ways on wildlife populations, along with fascinating videos and photos of wildlife snapped by highway crossing cameras.

Launched on April 4th, the site is designed to be a go-to resource for those interested in wildlife

mitigation research and monitoring.“We are hopeful that information contained on

this website will act as a catalyst as we move towards integrating and reconciling the transportation needs of both people and wildlife in Canada and the world over,” said Dr. Tony Clevenger, leader of the Highway Wilding Project research team.

To learn more: www.highwaywilding.org.

MEOW — Pictured, a lynx is photographed by motion-sensitive camera while using a wildlife overpass to cross the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park. Photo submitted


FAITH Valley Churches

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

There was a time when I thought very little about the Bible.

I did not grow up in a religious home. I had at-tended a few Sunday School Christmas programs, so I had a vague sense that the Bible was a book about life long ago and far removed from modern life. I tried to read it once in my teen years, beginning in Genesis, but I got bogged down in the “begats”.

About five years later, I found myself in a group reading the Bible, looking at in a new way.

Shaken by the recent deaths of two friends, I had lost my grip on the illusion of immortality that had carried me through childhood. I wanted to know the God I had earlier written off as a crutch for the weak.

As I studied the Bible, I realized that its truth, though written long ago, was as fresh, challenging and strengthening as if it had been written last week.

Twenty years of reading the Bible for guidance, com-munion, comfort, and teaching has led me to a deeper appreciation for this remarkable book.

Though written over sixteen centuries by many dif-

ferent authors, the Bible is bound together by one theme: God’s desire to be known by people.

God is the Creator of all that exists, and in love He pro-vides us with every good thing. God is the Redeemer, the One who works to bring us back into harmony with Him.

I have come to believe the Bible’s radical testimony that Jesus Christ is the only Saviour of humanity.

There are many religions in the world, many differ-ent ideas about God, so it might sound rather arrogant of me to claim that Jesus is the only one who can intro-duce us to God as He is.

I guess it would be mere pride if I were just saying that on the basis of my own feelings or beliefs, but that is the clear teaching of the Bible itself.

Other religions teach many good ideals and practic-es, but they all claim that people can find God or please God by their own efforts.

They don’t take seriously the brokenness of human nature; they cling to a hope of us perfecting ourselves.

The Bible offers no such hope. It teaches that we are all born without the ability to truly know or trust God; that we trust in ourselves, act selfishly and destructively. The hope the Bible offers us is in God and His mercy, not us nor our efforts.

We can know God because He became one of us. Jesus lived to bridge the gap between God and us.

He still lives, for He rose from the dead after His crucifixion, and He invites us through His message in the Bible to trust that through Him we have a new life with God at the center of life instead of the sidelines.

God has a message for you

While the United States has Groundhog Day, here in the Columbia Valley, experts are keeping their ears to the ground for the emergence of Punx-sutawney Phil’s Canadian cousin, the Columbia Ground Squirrel. After an eight-month sleep, the cute rodents usually pop their heads above ground during the month of April.

Alan Dibb, Kootenay National Park’s Wildlife Specialist, would like to know when you spot your first Columbia Ground Squirrel of the year. Con-tact him at 250-347- 6158 or email [email protected]. Photo by Larry Halverson

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCHSunday, April 15th, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction,

“The Journey: Divine Resources - BIBLE”... Pastor Trevor ministering.

“K.I.D.S” Church, for children age 3 to Grade 1; and Grade 2 to Grade 5 during the Morning Service.

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

WINDERMERE VALLEy SHARED MINISTRyANGLICAN-UNITED

9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s in Edgewater10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere

Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Kids’ Church, Invermere Reverend Laura Hermakin

110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com

VALLEy CHRISTIAN ASSEMbLy

Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.Pastor Murray Wittke

4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

RoMAN CATHoLIC CHURCHSaturday: 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

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

Sunday: 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father James McHugh • 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 Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLoWSHIPSunday 10 a.m. Worship service • Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night

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 with your gift to the Canadian Cancer SocietyTo donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History www.cancer.ca

Did you read something in this week’s paper that sparked your thoughts?

Write a Letter to the Editor. Email [email protected].


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• Perry Bohdan Fodchuck pled guilty to care or control of a vehicle with over .08 blood alcohol level.

The court heard that on Febru-ary 18th, 2012, RCMP observed Mr. Fodchuck leave a pub in Fairmont, and have a delayed reaction at a stop sign.

He was pulled over and blew 0.22 during a breathalyzer test.

Mr. Fodchuck was fined $1,000 and a $150 Victim Surcharge Fee, and was prohibited from driving for one year.

• Kevin Lawrence Mcnab pled guilty to care or control of a vehicle with over .08 blood alcohol level.

Mr. Mcnab was pulled over by po-lice, when he was observed speeding and driving in the wrong lane on Black-forest Trail in Invermere. He blew 0.23 during a breathalyzer test.

Mr. Mcnab was fined $1,000 and a $150 Victim Surcharge Fee, and was prohibited from driving for one year.

• Aaron Wade Sarson pled guilty to two counts of theft of $5,000 or under, breaking and entering and commit-ting an indictable offence, and fleeing

a peace officer.The court heard that on December

20th, 2005, Mr. Sarson stole a bottle of liquor from a store in Victoria, B.C.

Four days later, Mr. Sarson stole a vehicle, drove to a restaurant, and took three bottles of liquor. This was report-ed to RCMP, who followed Mr. Sarson and observed him failing to stop at a stop sign.

The vehicle then fishtailed and came to a stop, at which time Mr. Sar-son left the vehicle and fled. He was caught and arrested.

Since then, Mr. Sarson has moved to Radium and worked hard to improve his life, Judge Webb noted.

Mr. Sarson was given a conditional jail sentence of six months, plus three additional months, which he will serve from his residence with permission to leave for work.

• Juan Teran Sanchez pled guilty to assault.

The court heard that after consum-ing alcohol, Mr. Sanchez pushed his wife into a dresser. Mr. Sanchez was apologetic, and Judge Webb ordered him to pay a $50 Victim Surcharge Fee and abstain from alcohol.

The Pioneer and Ac-cess in the Community for Equality (A.C.E) Easter Colouring Contest received a flood of colourful entries from valley residents and visitors alike. Our two winners, chosen by random draw, are Invermere’s Zosia Horvat (pictured), 5, and Callie Schaefer, 9, from Cal-gary/Radium. Callie and Zosia each won a beautiful wildlife book, plus a $50 cash prize. The Pioneer would like to thank every-one who entered this year’s contest.

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