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Vol. 3/Issue 2 Your Weekly Source for News and Events January 13, 2006

ContentsNews 2

Perspective 6

Road to Gold 7

Classifi eds 11

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Jeff Konchak of Invermere laces up his skates before playing a pick-up game of hockey with his son on Lake Windermere. Photo by Lisa Ede

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By Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

Many valley property-owners who opened this year’s assessment notices were shocked to fi nd the value of their properties have sky-rocketed since last year.

Th e value of an average home in Invermere rose 33 percent and in some cases, even doubled.

“I heard from one owner whose assessment rose 200 percent since last year,” Bob Campsall told coun-cil at Tuesday’s meeting.

More than 10,300 property owners in Invermere received their notices last week. A typical single family home in the Invermere area assessed at $238,000 in summer 2004 rose to $316,000 in summer 2005, an increase of 33 percent.

“Your area has shown the great-est rise in the East Kootenays,” said area assessor Jim Norton of Cran-brook. “Some of the waterfront stuff around there has been just wild in the last few years.”

He said any region showing input from Alberta buyers has in-creased, but he said the Columbia Valley is “leading the charge.”

He said the second-highest rate of growth was experienced around the Fernie ski hill, followed by Golden and then the rest of the East Kootenays.

Councillors expressed concern that some residents mistakenly be-lieve the district is responsible for assessing property values.

Property values are assessed by

a provincial Crown corporation called BC Assessment. Changes refl ect movement in the local real estate market and can vary greatly from property to property.

When estimating a property’s market value, a professional ap-praiser analyzes current sales in the area, as well as other characteristics such as size, age, quality, condition, view and location.

“We don’t inspect every year but we revise every assessment ev-ery year,” Mr. Norton said.

He said the assessed value is used by muncipalities when deter-mining the local mill rate, which is their own responsibility.

Overall, the District of Inver-mere’s assessment roll increased from $466 million last year to $593 million this year.

Of this $127-million increase, $117 million came from residential and about $9 million from busi-nesses, with $1 million in other types of properties, said Chief Fi-nancial Offi cer Karen Cote.

In Radium Hot Springs, more than 1,000 property-owners have received their tax notices. A typi-cal single family home assessed at $190,000 in summer 2004 rose to $236,000 in summer 2005, an in-crease of 24 percent.

Overall, Radium’s assessment roll increased from $157 million last year to $204 million this year.

In Canal Flats, more than 460 property-owners have received their notices. A typical single fam-ily home assessed at $133,000 in

summer 2004 rose to $174,000 in summer 2005, an increase of 31 percent. Overall, the Village of Ca-nal Flats assessment roll increased from $58.7 million last year to $76.4 million this year.

As for the upwards trend, Mr. Norton said he believes it will continue. “I’ve been watching that market for a lot of years and I see no reason why it should slow down,” said the 24-year veteran as-sessment offi cer. He could not say whether this was a record year for growth in the Columbia Valley as the upwards trend has been strong for several years.

At Tuesday’s council meeting, councillors expressed concern over the eff ect of the increase on proper-ty taxes. Even if the District of In-vermere’s budget remains the same, overall property taxes will still rise because of increases to the amount collected for provincial education and health care.

Chief Administrative Offi cer Chris Prosser suggested that pres-sure be put on the province to protect residents in a “hot market” from a rising tax burden.

“Th e concern is that this is hitting our traditional long-term residents who have been here for decades,” said Mayor Mark Shmi-gelsky.

Council agreed to provide in-formation to residents explaining the municipality’s role in collecting taxes. “Everybody jumps on us but in some cases our returns are mini-mal,” Mr. Shmigelsky said.

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NOMINATIONS WANTED for

CITIZEN OF THE YEARNominations are now open for the Invermere Rotary Club’s annual Citizen of the Year Award.

Anyone who wants to nominate a person they feel has made a significant contribution to the community is asked to write a letter outlining their reasons. All nominations are to be mailed to the Rotary Club of Invermere, Box 877, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

Anyone can be nominated. Contributions to the community can mean many things. It does not have to mean someone in the public eye. Many contributions to the community are ac-complished in quiet unassuming ways.

Take the time....write a letter of nomination. It’s an honour just to be nominated.

Deadline for nominations is Friday January 27, 2006.

More information concerning the Citizen of the Year Award can be obtained from any Rotary member.

FOREST MANAGEMENT - EXPRESS YOUR OPINION

Forestry continues to play an important role in the social, economic and ecological health of British Columbia. The University of BC is conducting a forestry related public opinion survey in the communities of Radium/Invermere, Houston, Prince George, Fort St James, Quesnel and Fort Nelson. This survey is one of the largest research studies conducted in BC on the perceptions and values of citizens regarding the use of forest lands. Survey participants, in these communities have been randomly selected by UBC researchers. Persons receiving the survey by mail are strongly encouraged to respond. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes of your time. Your time spent will contribute to a better understanding of the opinions and preferences of your community for forest management.

All responses will be kept strictly confidential and only a community wide summary of results will be made available to anyone outside of UBC.

The survey has been initiated by Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) with funding from the Forest Investment Account. UBC will compile the responses and summarize the results. The information provided by respondents will be used for university research papers. Survey results will be presented to Public Advisory Groups as part of Canfor’s Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Planning. UBC researchers will present findings at local public presentations.

The survey will be mailed out from UBC on Friday, January 6th. Survey respondents have been randomly selected to avoid biasing the results. People cannot be added to the list, however, a copy of the survey will be available for review at Canfor’s woodlands office located at:

• 7585 Main Street West- Radium Hot Springs, BC or online at: • http://www.calp.forestry.ubc.ca/SFM-Public-Opinion-Survey.pdf.

Canfor has involved members of the community in the development of a sustainable forest management (SFM) plan for a portion of your forests. Information on the SFM Plan and process is available and all local residents are encouraged to ask for more information.

For more information on the survey process, please contact: Howard Harshaw - Research Associate Forest Resources Management University of British Columbia (604) 822-3970

For information on Canfor’s Sustainable Forest Management please contact: Darren Tamelin, RPF Strategic Planning Forester Canfor-Radium Hot Springs (250) 347-2711

By Adrian BerglesPioneer Staff

The local Lions and Kinsmen Clubs are teaming up to bring a public semi-nar on smart growth to Invermere.

The event will be held Tuesday, January 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. at David Thompson Secondary School.

Lions Club member Rick Hoar or-ganized the seminar. “Politicians and developers all talk about smart growth, but what does it mean?” he said.

Mr. Hoar said the meeting is crucial because many citizens are concerned over the future of the town. “You can certainly tell by some of the letters in the paper that people are getting pretty upset,” he said.

Mr. Hoar said the involvement of service clubs like the Lions and Kins-men are important. “It shows no bias,” he said.

Smartgrowth BC is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization based in Vancouver. According to the group’s website, it works with communities,

businesses and the public to advocate the creation of more “liveable” commu-nities. The organization will send speak-er Tom Lancaster to attend the seminar and explain smart growth.

Mr. Hoar, who works as a conser-vation officer, has been planning the seminar since November. He searched Smartgrowth BC’s website and found that this area qualified for a free com-munity workshop.

Mr. Hoar said it is hoped the semi-nar will help people become more in-formed about the phrase that is often used when talking about the valley’s future.

“It’s for the average person in the valley to come and find out what smart growth is,” he said.

“We may not like what he has to say but at least we’ll know what the devel-opers and politicians are talking about,” he said. “Without the background, how do you know what’s right and what’s wrong?”

The seminar is open to everyone and there is no charge.

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AND IT’S ONLY JANUARY - Usually a vehicle in the lake is a sure sign of spring, but this vehicle went through the ice on Lake Windermere on January 3rd. The mis-take cost the owner of the 1989 Plymouth Voyager $3000 in recovery costs.


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Historical Lens

Th e A.M. Chisholm home in Windermere had a beautiful yard with fruit trees, surrounded by a rail fence. How much would this property be be worth today? If you or your family members have historical photos of the area, consider donating them to the Windermere District Historical Society for safekeeping.

‘Put Waterside project on hold’Dear Editor:

Elinor Florence, Micheal Meehan and all the peo-ple at the January 3rd meeting are owed a great debt of gratitude by the apathetic taxpayers (including me) who could not fi nd the time to attend. It would seem that the elected council have either lost control or did not realize that they were in charge.

Th e Director of Development Services told the committee and the public that staff were of the opin-ion that it was time to “push the envelope.” How she had the temerity to make such a statement is beyond comprehension; such eff rontery is an outrage to the taxpayers. Th at “lady come lately” should be put in the envelope and posted express. Why the chairman did not give her a peremptory reprimand is beyond me.

It is easily gleaned that ‘“staff ” have been in ca-hoots with the developer, possibly without the offi cial knowledge of the elected council. Indeed, it would seem that the “staff ” are prepared to bypass the cor-rect procedure by working too closely and too directly with the developer. Th ere is little doubt that “the tail is wagging the dog.’’ Th is situation must be reversed without delay.

Th e community plan was only adopted in 2001,

but this “staff ” wants to have it scrapped. Very prob-ably the present staff will in any event have moved on, and the door will be open wide for any other devel-oper to want the same sort of consideration that the Waterside developer wants. Th e Waterside develop-ment should be put on hold. If the developer cannot, for any reason, comply with the 2001 plan as is, then he should go elsewhere.

Th e council I served on many years ago was with-out doubt the most turbulent one in the history of Invermere. We were, however, in agreement on three points: 1) We were there to serve the best interests of the taxpayer; 2) We needed a qualifi ed building in-spector; 3) We would not, in the taxpayer’s interest, increase the staff .

Th e district was allowed six councillors and a mayor. We dispensed with two places and the tax-payer saved thousands of dollars. Th e staff consisted of the chief administrative offi cer, the treasurer, one full-time lady and one part-time lady. In spite of all its troubles that council still managed to complete a fi ve-year plan.

Has the distract changed so much that we need a staff ? As I said, whatever happens the “staff ” will be gone on their way without a thought for Invermere except their resume will mention it, that is for sure.

Does Invermere really need to employ an engi-neering technician when we can retain a professional engineer on a per diem basis? Do we need a full-time planner when we can also employ a planner on a per diem basis?

Th e time has come for Invermere to reduce staff . Let the unneeded staff go on their ambitious way. Th is type of staff was the idea of a mayor long gone and it is time this mistake was rectifi ed. Th is will be done only if the council considers that there are more important ways to spend the taxpayer’s money. Let the staff go at the end of their tenure or not replace them, even without cause. It might be cheaper to pay compensa-tion in some cases. Staff are employed to give advice only. Decisions are for the elected people to make. Th e elected council should keep in mind that they serve at the pleasure of the voting taxpayer.

Perhaps we should have a referendum to fi nd if the Invermere taxpayer wants the expansion that is envisaged by the staff . I am by no means certain that every elected council member wants our town to be-come an urban sprawl which seems to be the way it is headed at the moment.

John SpellmanInvermere

Property taxesgetting serious

By Elinor FlorencePioneer Publisher

Th e day has come when property taxes aren’t just a neces-sary irritation that everyone complains about. Th ey are get-ting downright hurtful.

It is no longer just the Albertans who are living in homes worth half-a-million dollars plus. It is the locals. Our homes have increased in value to the point where renting has become cheaper than owning. But unless you want to pull up stakes and move, you’re stuck with paying the property taxes.

However, please remember: our local governments are not responsible for property assessments. Th ose values are set by a provincial Crown corporation called BC Assessment.

Our municipalities are no happier than the rest of us about the increased assessments. Why? Because they have to collect and remit provincial taxes for things like health care and schools, and the amount of provincial taxes based on as-sessed values are going to rise even if the mill rate doesn’t.

So don’t call your local councillor to complain: call BC Assessment at 1-800-556-9229 or call your MLA Norm Macdonald. Blowing off steam might make you feel better - at least until the tax bill arrives later this year.


Out & AboutTh e Pioneer is pleased to off er this free weekly feature for coming events around the valley.

Please call 341-6299 or Email [email protected] with your events.

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• Jan. 13 and14 - 7:30 pm Yours, Mine and Ours• Jan. 18/19/20/21 - Walk the Line

January 13

• 7:30 p.m. Rockies vs. Fernie home game.• Beach Party at Panorama Resort, wear your Ha-waiian shirt and fl ip-fl ops. Half-way to summer!

January 14

• 7:30 p.m. Rockies vs. Golden, home game.• Beach Party at Panorama Resort, wear your Ha-waiian shirt and fl ip-fl ops. Half-way to summer!

January 16

• 7 p.m. Mad Hot Ballroom showing at the Toby Th eatre, sponsored by Columbia Valley Arts Coun-cil. Tickets $10, call 341-3430.

January 19

• Windermere District Rod and Gun Club, Annual General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, Cross-roads.

January 20/21/22

• Curling on the Lake Bonspiel. Kinsmen Beach and Joe Peters Curling Club.

January 21

• Used furniture and appliances for sale January 21, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the garage behind the yellow house next door to the Alliance Church on Tenth Avenue in Invermere.• Lions and Kinsmen host Smart Growth seminar. DTSS - 7 pm. Open to the public, FREE.• Fairmont Volunteer Fire Protection Society, AGM - 11 am, Open House 12 - 2 pm. Fairmont Fire Hallrmere.

January 27

• Deadline for nominations for Rotary Club’s citi-zen of the Year. Mail letter to Box 877, Invermere, V0A 1K0. For info contact any Rotary member.e.

January 28

• Saturday, January 28: 6 p.m. Windermere District Rod and Gun Club, Chilli Night, antlers scored, Invermere Legion.

January 29

• Sunday, Jan. 29 - 2 pm, Symphonie of the Kootenays performing Mozart’s Symphony #39 and his Requiem at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets from Dave’s Book Bar, Stober’s and Pynelogs.

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WATCH OUT FOR THOSE HIDDEN FEES!It has come to my attention that a number of residents in Invermere own pooled investment services with their financial institutions. While these pooled investments offer investors many nice features such as prudent asset allocation, automatic portfolio rebalancing and tax deductibility of fees, investors should be aware of potential hidden fees.

On the surface pooled programs will display very competitive fee structures that investors must pay out of pocket for the portfolio management. Fees generally range from 0.8% to 1.5% per year and are tax-deductible. While this may seem like a very good deal, investors must look deep into the product to find out if there are additional fees being charged to the returns of their pooled investments.

Investors will be surprised to learn that many pooled investment programs charge as much as 2.5% in management fees against the returns of their portfolio in addition to the 0.8% to 1.5% fees they pay out of pocket. These management fees are not tax-deductible and raise the total cost of maintaining pooled portfolios to as high as 3.8% to over 4.0%.

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‘Pick up phone books in two spots’

Dear Editor:

Th e Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Info Centre would like to respond to Mr. Ray Collier’s Letter to the Editor in the De-cember 23rd edition of your paper. Th e CVCC has been the Distribution Centre for the Golden/Invermere Telus Directory for the past two years. Th e directories are also available at Selkirk TV & Appliance in downtown Invermere; however, their address was not listed on the Identifi cation Card mailed out by the Yellow Page Group. We under-stand the inconvenience this may have caused our residents and business owners so we have advised the distributor of this situation and trust it will be rectifi ed for next year. Th e CVCC is open for direc-tory pick-ups Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dee Conklin, PresidentColumbia Valley Chamber of Commerce

LETTERSDear Editor:

I agree wholeheartedly with the comments by Mi-cheal Meehan and your publisher in last week’s edition of Th e Pioneer.

I have two points that I would like to add to the discussion. Firstly, the fact that “staff ” is prepared to accept this amended proposal is astounding to me in light of the density and height proposed. Th is is not a minor variance to the Offi cial Community Plan!

I contend that this application together with the one that will follow from Grizzly Ridge constitutes a major rewriting of that document and as such should be subject to the entire OCP process again.

Th ese two proposals will result in approximately a 50-percent change in the number of dwelling units in

the community! I feel that this is substantive enough change to require a complete reworking of the OCP.

Secondly, what has happened to the Urban Sys-tems report? “Staff ” indicated that they were in pos-session of a draft copy but that the report was not fi -nalized. It was my understanding from news coverage that these development applications would be on hold until the report was issued.

Why is council even beginning the process with-out this report being released to the public?

I urge the residents of Invermere to get involved in the process if you value your current lifestyle before you fi nd it changed by “Staff .”

Ron Looye,Invermere

‘Let’s review the plan fi rst’

Dear Editor:

Th e owner of a piece of property has the right to apply for any type of re-zoning, offi cial community plan amendment, or bylaw variance as they see fi t. Th e act of applying to change a regulation related to a piece of property is not a democratic event! What any landowner chooses to apply for and what they choose to propose, is solely up to them. I do, however, share the frustration; many developers do a poor job of communicating with, consulting, and listening to nearby residents when they are deciding to apply for something.

In many ways, it is because of the poor job that many developers do prior to submitting applications that staff and council attempt to help guide them, so that they will present something that has a greater chance of meeting with community values and pass-ing through the public process. Th at being said, a great deal of the issues that are discussed prior to a formal application are technical.

In addition to the obvious technical issues of water, sewer, and transportation, urban planning and archi-tecture are also items that require professional review

and recommendations. Honestly, neither members of council or general members of the public are qualifi ed to make technical comments. Th at is why we rely on trained professionals.

After an application is submitted, a public hearing is held. Th is is not late in the process, as the process does not begin until the application is submitted. It would be impossible to discuss and debate the mer-its or perils of a project, if the project and the related technical information were not known!

Whether to approve or reject an application is de-termined by democratically-elected offi cials who base their decision on the technical information, recom-mendations from staff , and input from the public.

Nothing related to the District of Invermere coun-cil or the Development Services Committee is “rub-ber-stamped.” Perhaps some members of the public are confusing future banging noises at a Development Services Committee meeting with that of the gavel - which is something that I should have used to keep them in order during the January 3 meeting!

Councillor Gerry TaftChair of the Development Services Committee

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When it comes to electricity, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing, says Invermere volunteer fi refi ghter Norm Gagatek.

Mr. Gagatek, an electrician by trade, and fi ve oth-er fi refi ghters were called to a Tenth Avenue home in Invermere at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday after a man who lives in the home noticed smoke and steam rising from the ground in the back yard.

“Th e problem was that somebody had removed an old lamp standard and they just capped the wires and stuck them underground,” said Mr. Gagatek.

Runoff water from melted snow seeped down into the ground where the cables were buried and caused a short circuit, said Mr. Gagatek. “When they got wet they started arcing,” he said.

Th e tenant called 911. When the fi re crew arrived, Mr. Gagatek shut off a switch and disconnected the wires. “Th e switch controlled another outside light, so it was going on and off daily,” said Mr. Gagatek.

Because the wires were in the ground and away from the house, the chance for a fi re was low but somebody could have easily been electrocuted.

“Th e problem is if a child comes by, sees the smoke and says: ‘Oh, that’s cool,’” said Mr. Gagatek. “Th ey

could get a shock.”Many homeowners are complacent when doing

home electrical repairs, said Mr. Gagatek. Th at com-placency can be dangerous. “If there is any doubt, hire someone who knows what they are doing.”

Simple tasks like changing a switch are generally OK, but for anything more involved, like adding a circuit or moving a light fi xture, one must get a permit and have his or her work inspected, he said.

Th e electrical scare was dealt with quickly and the fi re department left after about 20 minutes.

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At least two local businesses have come forward to sponsor Christine Kes-hen’s trip to the winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy in February.

After an article appeared in the last edition of Th e Pioneer, Eagle Ranch Golf Course pledged $5,000 toward Team Kleibrink, Christine’s team.

Joe and Elizabeth Klein, owners of Te Papa Nui Antiques in Invermere, will also donate $2,000 towards Christine’s expenses. Th e antiques shop has already been added to the list of sponsors on the team’s website.

“I think it’s great that a local athlete is going all the way to the Olympics,” said Mrs. Klein. “Th e only problem is that I usually cheer for Scotland. Now I’ll be torn!” Th e Kleins originally hail from Glasgow.

Christine said she was thrilled by the support. “Th at was totally out of the blue,” she said. “Th ey saw Th e Pio-neer article and said they were willing to donate.”

And last week Eagle Ranch went one step farther by off ering Christine

a full-time staff position starting in the spring, after the curling season is over.

“We feel very privileged to have her here,” said Eagle Ranch’s manager of golf operations Laurie Klassen. At Eagle Ranch Christine will serve as sales and

events co-ordinator, something that will no doubt suit her outgoing personality.

“It’s a no-brainer,” said Christine from Winnipeg, where she and her team Kleibrink teammates are preparing for the Olympics. “Golf season is totally

the opposite to curling.” Christine says her passion is recreation and her new job will allow her the fl exibility to con-centrate on curling during the winter.

A natural athlete, Christine played seven sports in high school at David Th ompson Secondary School and says her golf game is pretty good.

“I probably need some putting les-sons,” she said, “but I can hit the ball.”

For Christine, the best thing about her new job is that she will be able to move back to the valley full-time this summer.

“Calgary was never home for me,” said Christine, who currently works for Imperial Oil. She has been think-ing about moving back to the valley for the past two years, where her boyfriend Mike DuBois and her parents Jack and Carol live.

Christine says the support she’s gotten in the valley has been great.

“Th e valley is just such an awesome tight-knit community,” she said.

If any local individual or business would like to help, the Kleibrink rink is still searching for sponsors.

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Th e struggle over the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort is not over yet, says Jumbo Creek Conservation Society board member Jim Galloway.

Mr. Galloway said he is confi dent the project, which received environmen-tal approval from the provincial Liberal government in October 2004, will not be granted the land rezoning it requires to go forward by the Regional District of East Kootenay. “We have friends on the RDEK,” Mr. Galloway told Th e Pioneer.

But Grant Costello of Invermere, vice-president of Glacier Resorts Lim-ited, is convinced the project will go ahead. “It’s possible we could have a lift operating by December 2007,” he said.

Mr. Costello said the developer may not even apply for rezoning. Rather than rezone the property, his company hopes

to establish a municipality at Jumbo. “We’re hoping we can convince enough directors to infl uence the government to establish a municipality,” he said.

Mr. Costello’s comments came at an open house organized by Glacier Resorts Ltd. at the Invermere Inn last Wednes-day. Th e meeting was a mandatory step for the developers, who are seeking ap-proval of the resort master plan by the B.C. Ministry of Tourism.

When completed, the proposed Jumbo resort will have 6,250 beds and sit on about 257 acres of land.

If and when the developer’s master plan is accepted by the government, a 60-year master development agreement would be signed between the developer and the provincial government, which licences ski resorts in the province.

Th e open house began a 60-day pe-riod where letters from the public will be accepted by the ministry.

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• he said upgrades to the road con-necting Jumbo to Panorama would be paid for by the developer.

• he said that a road connecting the resort to the West Kootenays would not be built. “Th at will never happen.”

• he questioned the number of griz-zly bears that opponents claim live in the Jumbo Valley.

• he said his company will install the highest level of water treatment to assure minimal environmental impact.

Th roughout the meeting the hotel’s interior was extremely busy as people came and went from the conference room. Th e room was packed with peo-ple shoulder to shoulder, asking ques-tions of the developer’s representatives, and reading signboards and maps put together by the developer to try to bring people on-side with the project.

Part of the platform used by the de-velopers to sell the public on the idea of the Jumbo Resort is the resort’s high elevation and year-round snow cover, which will allow summer skiing. Th e re-sort will not need artifi cial snow because it will be located high on a glacier.

“Jumbo is the number one loca-tion for skiing in North America,” said Oberto Oberti, president of Pheidias Corporation, the lead consultant and design company on the project.

Two representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Tourism were also on hand to answer questions and collect feed-

back. “We look after all the ski hills in the province,” said Bill Irwin, Executive Director of the Tourism and Resort De-velopment Division. Th e government representatives distributed blue com-ment sheets including questions on the resort’s design, local impact, environ-mental plans and road upgrades.

Mr. Irwin said that since the resort was suggested in 1990, the project has been heavily reviewed. “It’s the most comprehensively reviewed project I’ve ever been involved with personally.”

Th at long review period has enabled a strong anti-Jumbo movement to mo-bilize. “Because the process has taken so long, it’s given special interests lots of time to come up with false information on the project,” said Mr. Costello.

Outside the hotel in the dark and cold night, members of the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society greeted people and collected signatures of those opposed to the project.

“We’ve gotten a great response,” said Mr. Galloway. “Th e developers just refuse to consider the terrible imprint on wildlife habitat.”

Added society member Marilyn Kraayvanger: “We’ve been very consci-entious about getting our facts right.”

Letters on the resort will be ac-cepted by Psyche Brown, manager of major projects, Tourism and Resort Development Division of the Ministry of Tourism, 145-3rd Avenue, Floor 3, Kamloops. V2C 3M1, or fax 250-377-2383.


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Since leaving the Hockey Hall of Fame and Toronto for Mar-garita Island, events and circumstances have made me wonder how I would write this ar-ticle supposedly about hockey.

Four hours before boarding our plane in Toronto, we had a doctor visit our hotel room because my wife, Donna, was suff ering from stomach pains. A brief examination led to the exclamation, “You don’t have appen-dicitis, so go to South America and enjoy your vacation.”

Upon arriving at our condo here, Donna was still not feeling well. Th is led to another doctor visit to our room and eventually to a trip to a private clinic here on the island. New Year’s eve and day were spent in the clinic. How many of you could stand that much excitement?

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Donna is scheduled to come back to our condo so we can enjoy the rest of our vacation.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Two weeks available at Bahia del Sol Beach Resort in Nuero Val-larta (14 miles from P.V. airport) March 25-April 8 (accommo-dation only). RCI timeshare. Beautiful oceanfront, 1200-foot condo, LR, bedroom, kitchen, bath. Sleeps 4. Restaurant, pool. $500/week. 342-7558.

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3-bedroom house in Invermere with double garage and large yard. Includes appliances F/S/W/D. Non-smokers, no pets. Damage deposit and references. $1000/month and utilities. Available February 1. Call (403) 281-4974.

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Free range eggs now available at Grant’s Foods on 8th Avenue. Open until 7pm. 342-7308.

John Deere collector’s china, 4 each large and small plates, bowls and mugs. New, $35. 341-6183.

8-inch cedar bevelled siding, pre-stained, natural cedar, transpar-ent Olympic 716, very nice prod-uct, $1.20/lineal foot, 342-8773.

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2001 Neon, in good condition, asking $5,000. Call 342-6479.

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2002 F250 4x4 4-door truck, 110,000 km, loaded, leather inte-rior, command start, trailer towing package, 5th wheel hitch. 1998 Jayco 29-foot 5th wheel trailer, double slide, awning, oak cabi-nets. A beautiful set completely outfi tted and ready to go. Will con-sider selling separately. $55,000 OBO. 345-2164 or 341-1619.

2002 KIA RIO RX-V, 5-speed manual, excellent gas mile-age, 40,000 km, well kept and serviced, asking $10,000, (250) 342-3569.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If alcohol is causing problems in your life, call 342-2424 for info. All meetings at 8pm: Monday; Invermere Group, Christ Church Trinity, Wednes-day; Windermere Group, Val-ley Christian Assembly Church, Friday; Radium Group, Radium Catholic Church, Saturday; Invermere First Step, Family Re-source Centre, 625 4th Street; Sunday; Columbia Lake Band Hall, off Highway 93/95 south of Windermere. All meetings are open.

ALCOHOLISM SHATTERS LIVES. To help the alcoholic, you must

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IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to the Canadian Cancer Society can be dropped off at the Pio-neer, #8, 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere or mail to Box 868, Invermere. For info call Chris-tine Vidalin, 342-0470.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING, B.CLicensed Employment Agency. Need a job? Need employees? Ap-ply on-line at www.rockymoun-taintraining.bc.ca Phone342-6011 or 1-888-737-5511. WE ARERECRUITING FOR chefs, reserva-tions, accountants, labourers, housekeepers, guest services agent, food & beverage.

Windermere Valley Child Care Society requires staff to run out-of-school program. Hours 3 pm to 6 pm, fi ve days per week. 342-3168 or drop off resume, at-tention Arlee Romane.

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School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Kimberley, Invermere and Golden Zone invites applications from persons interested in being on our Casual Employment Lists for the following classifications:

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERSThis is bus driving work in the operation of school buses used to transport students within the School District. Work involves the safe operation of school bus equipment. Preference may be given to applicants who possess a valid B.C. Class 2 Drivers license, (some units require Air Endorsement) however training may be available for the right candidate. If suitable candidates are found, training for Class 2 and Air Endorsement will be provided at no cost to the candidate. Completion of the 10th school grade, or equivalent, valid Class 2 Driver’s license for the Province of British Columbia with an air brake endorsement. First Aid training would be an asset.

CUSTODIANSThis is manual work involving the cleanliness and security of district buildings. The work may include dealing with public use of school facilities. Once an employee becomes familiar with a clearly defined work schedule, the work is performed with minimal supervision. New assignments and changes in procedure are received from the School Administrator or Leadhand. Usually, this job is performed after regular school hours and generally alone. Completion of the 10th school grade, or equivalent is required as well as completion of the Board provided training program. If you are interested in being considered for the above casual positions, please send a complete resume, including three references by Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. to: Mr. Paul Carriere Assistant Superintendent Department of Human Resources P.O.Box 70 Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5

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We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted. All successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record search.


TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE POSITION

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) invites applications from persons interested in working with the Invermere Maintenance Department on a temporary, full-time basis (40 hrs/wk). This is skilled manual work in the maintenance and repair of school buildings, equipment and grounds. The successful applicant will have:• Grade 12 Education• thorough knowledge of the rules of safe motor vehicle operation• knowledge and abilities of techniques used in building construction and maintenance functions • skill in the operation of grounds equipment (snow removal equipment) and power tools • be required to exercise independence of judgment as to appropriate operating methods and selection of materials• assist various journeymen in standard construction procedures relating to assignment and work projects• be in good physical condition• be a great team player

Applicants must include a copy of their Driver’s Abstract and at least three references that we can contact. For further information, please contact Steve Jackson, Director of Operations (250) 342-5527.

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At Panorama: 250-341-4898At Radium: 250-347-0041Timeshare: 250-342-2829Toll Free: 1-888-258-9911

Above It All

This new 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is located in Westridge Estates on a large pri-vate lot that offers magnifi cent mountain views. Vaulted ceilings, laminate fl oors, open design, walkout basement and a large wrap around deck to enjoy. Walking distance to all levels of schools and downtown shopping. MLS#114595

$329,000

Start Here

There is a way to get in the Invermere real estate market, and this is your opportunity! This modest home rests on a large 170x65 foot lot within walk-ing distance to all amenities. Call today for more information for a viewing. MLS#114573

$229,000

Location

This condo is close to everything Panorama has to offer. Skiing, pools, mountain biking and dining is just walking distance to all. What a great idea to have a vacation property that offers rental revenue. Hereʼs your chance, take a look today! MLS#114587

$199,000+gst

Wende Brash342-1300

Bernie Raven342-7415

Daniel Zurgilgen342-1612

Ed English342-1194

Jan Klimek342-1195

John McCarthy342-1758

Lynda Kirkpatrick341-1907

Scott Wallace342-5309

Andy Smith342-1709

Ron Maciborski342-5704

Bryan Hookenson341-1266

Rob Rice342-5935

Deborah-Kim Rice342-5935

Panorama Experience

Almost new 1000 Peaks Lodge corner unit. Views of Monument Peak and tons of sunshine on your choice deck. Enjoy all of this after your day on the ski hill or golf course. Revenue pays condo fees. Fully furnished and ready to use. This is the Panorama experience at its best. MLS#114591

$349,900 + gst

Property with access from Windermere Loop Road. Windermere Creek fl ows through south side of property providing water licenses and a rare and beautiful micro environment, private and peaceful. North side provides cleared hayfi eld, beautiful mountain views all around and plenty of room to build your dream home, close to all the valley has to offer, yet away from it all. Just under 6 acres. MLS#113851

$999,000

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin in Panorama is in mint condition, and must be seen to be appreciated. Large loft with master bedroom and study. Rock faced fi replace in living room adds to the overall warm feeling. Only minutes to the lifts and situated in the heart of Panorama Ski Resort. MLS#113791

$550,000

A Cabin With A View

Half An Acre In WindermereHalf An Acre In Windermere

Half acre lot with a nine year old double wide modular home. Full undeveloped concrete basement, sun room and double garage. Looks like the fi rst day and has rarely been used. Two large BR, master BR ensuite. Skylights, vaulted ceilings, large kitchen. Great views and walking distance to the public beach. MLS#113633

$299,900

Check The Potential

This 2 bedroom Horsethief unit at Panorama is waiting just for you. Easy ac-cess to the Toby chairlift from your doorstep. Ski, hike, golf, bike and more, recreation at your fi ngertips. New Vision Assessment paid in full. Value plus!! MLS#114633

$158,400

Year Round Fun

Opportunity to own in Akiskinook just in time for summer fun. Very clean, move in condition. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit is in a great location and close to recreation centre. These are not available very often and it comes fully and tastefully furnished. MLS#114592

$490,000

What A View

Build your dream home! What a view from this beautiful lot in the new Castle Rock development. Lot lends itself to great building opportunities. Imagine yourself in the home of your dreams perched high above the beautiful Columbia Valley. MLS#113584

$148,500

InvermereIndependently Owned and Operated

250-342-6505

Rare Acreage

Two Bedroom LoftTwo Bedroom Loft

Donʼt miss out on this renovated and fully furnished 2 bedroom plus loft at Panorama. Right by the Toby chairlift with a great view of the slopes. Buyer to assume New vision payments of $278.59/month. This is the one, call today. MLS#114354

$230,000+gst

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