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The Columbia Valley Pioneer is a locally operated newspaper serving Radium, Invermere, Fairmont and Edgewater & Canal Flats.

Cheers

Posted on June 15th, 2012 by Pioneer Staff

to Anne for organizing the IHCA dinner. It was great. Well done!

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to Christine Shaw and Robin Wass at Open Doors alternate school for running such a high-quality program and making school work for so many kids.

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Posted on June 15th, 2012 by Pioneer Staff

to Copper Point Elements Restaurant, servers and cooks. We rarely dine out due to high-risk allergies. You each gave so much care, attention and equally delicious alternatives (without any sense it was a bother) for a very special Mother’s Day. We will be back with friends.

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Posted on June 15th, 2012 by Pioneer Staff

to the Radium Events Committee for a great Radium Days despite the rain.

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to the generous ICAN supporter from Fairmont for donating the desperately needed lawnmower. So many thanks!

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to Fin for hiring a landscaper and not using his squeaky pink wheelbarrow!

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to Michelle for going above and beyond in the organization and execution of Timmys Camp Day. Your effort is greatly appreciated by all involved. Dave.

Letters to the Editor

Men in flume photo identified

Posted on June 15th, 2012 by Pioneer Staff

Dear Editor:
With regards to the photo of the Boulder Creek Flume in the June 1st Pioneer, the man standing on top of the flume on the left is my dad, Jim Statham. Standing beside him is Bill Carlson, and on the bottom is Alfred Laird and George Watt.
Dad was the youngest of the group who worked on the flume. The caption under the published photo stated that it was 1943, but dad had said that it was 1939, as he was only 17 years old while working on the …

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Posted on June 15th, 2012 by Pioneer Staff

to the District of Invermere for planting trees and perennials in the flower gardens. Our town is looking better all the time.

Reto Stiz of Invermere takes advantage of a sunny break in last week’s rainy weather to volley a few balls at Mt. Nelson Athletic Park. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen

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GRAND SLAM

Posted on June 15th, 2012 by Pioneer Staff

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Posted on June 15th, 2012 by Pioneer Staff

to the drivers who rip through Althalmer in the curbside lane, in either direction, and then force their way back into the single line of traffic at the railway or the river bridge. Question: what are you planning on doing with the two seconds of your life you just “saved”?

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to the people who feed the bears. I hope they eat your face!

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to the sports car owners who toughed it out in the rain on Saturday. Congratulations!

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Posted on June 15th, 2012 by Pioneer Staff

to the person who donated three little hats and a heartfelt note in a bag to the Thrift Shop. Thank you for taking the time to let our volunteers know you appreciate them.