Canadian Tire giving kids a sporting chance
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
With the high costs of sporting goods, many Canadian children are not afforded the opportunity to participate in sports. In a strong effort to offer underprivileged children adequate needs for any sporting activity, Canadian Tire hosts Jumpstart each year, a charitable program that offsets the high costs of sports and recreation for those who need it most.
Because the Invermere Canadian Tire was brand new at this time last year, 2013 will be the first year Jumpstart is celebrated in the valley. The event takes place nationwide this …
Bike to Work Week debuts in Invermere
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
The amenities offered by automobiles make it challenging for most commuters to travel without burning oil, but during some of the most enjoyable weather of the year, Wildsight has taken the initiative to promote Bike to Work Week in Invermere.
Between Monday, May 27th and Sunday, June 2nd, commuters are being called upon to leave their car in the driveway and pedal a bicycle to work.
“We’re encouraging people to commute to work via bicycle,” said Kelly Carlson of Wildsight. “Basically, we’ll be promoting healthy lifestyles, prevention of health …
Summit achieves a new look
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
After learning about a grant offered by the Home Depot Canada Foundation, Summit Youth Centre Program co-ordinator Magali Larochelle realized Invermere’s youth centre was in need of refreshment and decided to apply.
Her application was successful and the grant has helped foot the cost of an upgrade. In addition to ambitious teens willing to help with the painting, local artist Shawn Wernig, who was recruited by Magali, also volunteered his time to help spruce up the space. As a result, a vibrant new mural adorns one of the …
Five brass musicians bring polished sound to the valley
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
The Kootenay Brass Quintet covers everything from classical music to classic rock, and they’ll be making their Invermere debut at the Christ Church Trinity on Saturday, June 1st.
“We’ve all played brass quintet music in university, and its really fun music to play,” said trumpeter Laura Ralston. “You get to do so much, it’s very challenging, and it’s really rewarding music.”
The quintet is comprised of Tim Bullen and Laurel Ralston on trumpets, Robin Clegg on tuba, trombonist Keith Todd, and Arnie Satanove with the french horn.
The five musicians …
DTSS drama program gets edgy
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
A play performed by students will bring the stage to life at David Thompson Secondary School theatre on Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st.
“It’s fast moving and entertaining,” said student actor Alaya Simpson. “It has a good twist at the end, and it’s a real thriller.”
The drama program adopted the play, “The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered”, from playwright Don Zolidis. The show will bring the audience onto the set of The Bold and the Young, a struggling daytime television soap opera with an imperfect …
Canal Days celebrates 100 years
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
The biggest annual celebration in Canal Flats will be even more memorable this year, as the 2013 Canal Days will be marking the centennial anniversary of the village.
Warming up to the main event will be a talent show to kick things off at the community centre at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30th. Event co-ordinator Lee-Ann Leachman said mostly kids dominate the contest, and reminded that a talent show doesn’t have to be just for singers.
On Saturday, June 1st, the main attractions come to life. Beginning the …
Crazy Soles running race is back
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
Trail runners from the Upper Columbia Valley and across the East Kootenay are lacing up their shoes and are already training for the first in an organized series of trail races across the region.
The sixth edition of the Crazy Soles trail run at Nipika Mountain Resort kicks off the six-race Trail Runs of the East Kootenay, better known as the TREK Series, on Saturday, June 1st.
The full 25-kilometre run follows the Kootenay and Cross rivers on a course that combines a 15-km loop with a predominately …