Cheers
to Deb Ede. Your kindness, caring and generosity make the DTSS library an even more special place. You are a bright ray of sunshine at the high school.
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As it pertains to Kelsey Verboom’s and Mayor Gerry Taft’s dart slinging sessions in the past two issues of The Pioneer.
I would like to congratulate Kelsey for her excellent grouping whereby every single one of her darts managed to hit the bull’s-eye.
Gerry, sorry buddy! Your darts seem to be scattered all around the room; some stuck in the wall, some in the ceiling, others on the floor but NOT ONE even hit the board … were you blindfolded?
I have to say I am surprised. Notwithstanding the fact that I frequently …
Cheers
to our amazing friends, family, and everyone who participated in our garage sale and made it such a success. You have been such a blessing to us. What an amazing community. With Heartfelt thanks, the Falk Family.
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2012, May 25 – Read Online
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Read More...Don’t make it us against them
By Kate Irwin
Pioneer Staff
As visitors flock to our valley in the summer months, it can be easy to gripe about the sudden gear change from quiet solitude to frenetic energy.
We all forget while idling away the winter that the floodgates open come May long as seasonal homeowners, holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts make their way out here to play. Traffic increases (on land and water), shops fill up and peoples’ blood pressure rises.
I too am from a touristy place. My hometown of Cambridge, England incorporates one of the world’s oldest …
Cheers
to Kirk Pitaoulis from the Blumpkins ball team for hitting for the cycle last Tuesday night.
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to Invermere council for their pointless motion against municipality governance. Next you’ll be passing motions against the austerity measures in Greece! Focus on job creation, attracting business and visitors to our communities: things that matter in the here and now!
Read More...Teachers must weigh wants versus resources
Dear Editor:
Social programs in a capitalist society are a luxury. They can only exist where there are volunteers, or only to the limit of extra monetary funds from taxes.
Such is the situation socially for health care, policing, education, and funding of all other government programs and employees.
I will speak for what I believe is the opinion of the silent majority. So far B.C. teachers have failed to understand the tax budget limit of our society. It is not a cruel elected Government they are confronting, but our …
2012, May 25 – Out & About
Toby Theatre
• May 18th – 19th, 7:30 p.m.: The Hunger Games.
For info: www.tobytheatre.com.
Friday, May 25th:
• 12 noon: Lunch at Edgewater Legion. $6 for soup, bun and dessert.
• 8 p.m.: The Good Doctor by Neil Simon performed by the Lake Windermere Players at the Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $15, sold atThe Book Bar, One Hour Photo, Radium Video, Fairmont Pizza and La Galeria II in Fairmont.
Saturday, May 26th:
• 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Hotdog BBQ at AG Valley Foods. A …
Cheers
to the J. A. Laird PAC, parents, and students for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special for the staff. We really enjoyed the snacks, lovely cards, and flowers! Thank you very much.
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to Gerry’s Gelati and his amazingly delicious muffins! I’ve gained 5 pounds eating those darn things!
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to the Lake Windermere Players for putting on such an entertaining production. ~ J and JR.
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to the gentleman in Marysville who went to get us help with our flat tire. The great service from John & Josh at Kimberley Tire had us on our way in no time. Thank you again, Marlena, for the cold bottles of water you brought to us on one of our warmest days. It is because of people like you and the other gentlemen that we live here.
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Shuswap Band mourns fallen community leader
By Kristian Rasmussen
Pioneer Staff
Shuswap Band members are in mourning following the sudden death of council member and community leader, Randy Martin. Mr. Martin, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 9th, during a trip to Las Vegas.
The loving father and dedicated baseball coach was a leading member of the Shuswap Indian Band, where he had served on council since November 2010. He was also a familiar face around town due to his work for Kinbasket Development Corporation as utility operator for water and sewers.
Above all, the community leader will be …
Invermere constable sent to the doghouse
By Kristian Rasmussen
Pioneer Staff
Criminals beware — a 16 pound, two-month-old crime fighting force is making her mark on the valley. Erna, a German Shepherd puppy, is in training in Invermere to become an RCMP police dog.
The cute-as-a-button young pup is currently dividing her time between training sessions and chewing the pant legs of her handler, Constable Chris Ralph — who is also in training, to become an RCMP K-9 handler.
“Some of the dogs that my friends have worked on are now working police dogs that are out there saving lives,” …
Meet the valley’s first policeman: Colin Cameron
By Lauren Gagatek
Pioneer Intern
Colin Cameron, the first man to enforce the law in the Columbia Valley, was described as a well-built man, with a full moustache on his lean weathered face, and short, greying hair.
The dapper officer of the law was most commonly found sporting a single-breasted suit with a heavy gold chain across his lapeled vest.
With a jauntily placed Fedora upon his head and a thin tie knotted around his starched white collar, Mr. Cameron’s uniform of choice was a far cry from the RCMP of today, as …
Vet’s passion for animals shines through
By Kristian Rasmussen
Pioneer Staff
Dr. Mark Zehnder has dedicated his life to saving the lives of animals in the Columbia Valley. The morning of Thursday, May 10th, finds the veterinarian squinting into the sun beside Athalmer bridge hunting for an injured osprey.
The call came in to the veterinary hospital that morning, and reconnaissance and rescue of the injured creature are part of the duties of the day. The bird turns out to be on the other side of James Chabot Provincial Park, on the beach behind Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.
“I …
Fitness Centre pays tribute to Dubois
By Kristian Rasmussen
Pioneer Staff
Those using the upstairs cardiovascular workout studio at the Valley Fitness Centre will be greeted by an old friend when they walk through the door. The centre has dedicated its second floor cardio studio to Georgina Dubois, Invermere fitness guru and community leader.
A plaque and mural to the memory of the popular valley resident greets those entering the room.
“They did a wonderful job on the plaque and display,” said Bill Dubois, Georgina’s husband. “There is a lot in it when you really look. I am …
Roller derby comes to Invermere
By Kristian Rasmussen
Pioneer Staff
An avalanche of multi-coloured tights, rolling wheels and hard-hitting action will be crashing onto the scene at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on June 2nd.
Invermere’s Killer Rollbots roller derby team are taking on Kimberley, while Fernie battles Cranbrook in a double-header main event.
“It is going to be rowdy and it is going to be loud,” said Jess de Groot, Rollbots captain. “This is not like anything that has ever been to Invermere before.”
At the event, Jess will be going by her derby name, Devotchka Thrash, which …