Strategy over conviction
By Joshua Estabrooks
Pioneer Staff
So another election has come and gone, and despite all the sabre rattling and promises of change, we all woke up this morning in almost exactly the same situation as when we woke up yesterday.
The Liberals have yet another majority, and the NDP are the official opposition. And while it is amusing that the Premier of the province didn’t get elected in her home riding, the campaign is proof positive that Christy Clark is a truly charismatic leader who has proven all the pollsters wrong with …
2013, May 17th – Online Edition
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to Copper Point Golf Course for hosting the J.A. Laird Hockey Class Poetry Reading!
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A huge cheers to the Invermere Bottle Depot for setting up an account for Special Olympics BC, Invermere Branch. Thank you to all who have donated their bottles and cans. It’s much appreciated.
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to Mr. Kopp for delivering my new lawn chair after I couldn’t fit it in my car! Double cheers to living in a town where a helping hand never seems far away.
Read More...Unhappy about abattoir approval
Dear Editor:
I am at a loss to understand why the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) even bothered to call a meeting to discuss the pros and cons of the construction of a slaughterhouse at the crossroads, when in the end they went against the wishes of the majority anyway.
Gerry Taft stated that he felt there was a “kneejerk” reaction based on partial information. And Mr. Wilkie stated that the Windermere Riding Club keeps 40 horses near the site and their smell has never been an issue. If he is talking …
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to the RDEK Board of Directors, including our mayor, Gerry Taft, who voted in favour of the slaughterhouse proposal even though the majority was opposed.
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to Christina and Patty at Palliser Printing for making my rush job their priority! You two are awesome. Thanks for your support and outstanding customer service.
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to Chef Hung for volunteering to make sushi for the fundraiser to send students to Japan. We reap what we sow. And to Julie Saunders for volunteering. Great community spirit!
Read More...Invermere Public Library celebrating 50 years
Dear Editor:
It’s the Invermere Public Library’s 50th anniversary this year and one way that we hope the community will celebrate this very special year with us is by adopting a book.
It’s been 15 years now that the Adopt- A-Book program at the Invermere Public Library has been in place. Peter McIsaac, a long-time library patron, spearheaded the fundraising initiative.
To date, over $35,000 has been donated to the library strictly for the purchase of books. That means over 1,000 books in this library have an “Adopted by” book plate …
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to Tim for the new look and to Craig and Luke for having our side of the building done by Mother’s Day. J and S.
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Fun in the sun
Columbia Valley residents enjoy some time down south, way out west or way out east.
Entries for The Pioneer’s annual travel contest are coming in fast and furious. Similar to last year, two Calgary Flames tickets and one night of accommodation, courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World, are up for grabs.
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to the DOI for not having lines painted on the hill out of town until close to Canadian Tire. That is two lanes, isn’t it?
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to Crisanna. Belated thanks for coming to our home and sharing your compassion at a very difficult family time. Best wishes as you begin a new adventure. Will miss you and your kayak. Buena Suerte!
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to everyone at Invermere Vet Clinic. Your support, sensitivity and caring during Savannah’s illness and ultimate passing was much appreciated. Thank you for loving our best friends as much as we do.
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