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14 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer March 2, 2007 Brendan Donahue Investment Advisor Phone: 342-2112 YOUR MONEY GIC Rates as of Feb. 26 th cashable 4.00% 90 days 4.16% 1 yr 4.25% 2 yrs 4.26% 3 yrs 4.30% 4 yrs 4.30% 5 yrs 4.30% New High Interest Savings Accounts No minimum balances 3.85% No fees Interest calculated daily, paid monthly Redeemable at any time RRSP and RRIF eligible Investments GICs, Stocks, Bonds, Preferred Shares, Income Trusts, Mutual Funds, High Interest Savings, RRSPs Rates subject to change without notice. Subject to availability. Brendan Donahue, BCOMM, CIM, FMA Investment Advisor Berkshire Securities Inc. 342-2112 Jason Elford, CFP Investment Advisor Berkshire Investment Group Inc. 342-5052 The Columbia Valley’s Premiere Wealth Management Firm Planning Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Retirement Projections, Income Splitting, Registered Educational Savings Plans Services RSP Loans, Mortgage Referrals, Pension Transfers, Group RRSPs, Complimentary Portfolio Reviews Baby boomers should discuss Most people review their Investment portfolio regularly! When was the last time you reviewed your Life Insurance Portfolio? In our ever changing world it is important that your insurance is reviewed constantly to ensure that it is the best and most appropriate coverage available. needs of aging parents Th e population is aging faster than ever before. In 1997, there were 390 million people over the age of 65, comprising 6.6 percent of the world’s population. By 2025, this number is expected to exceed 800 million, or about 10 percent of the population. Th is demographic shift will soon become a serious challenge for our society. In addition to taking care of their children, baby boomers may well be responsible for the care of their aging parents. Add to this the growing concerns about the longterm fi nancial viability of government-sponsored medical care, and you have the makings of a full-fl edged crisis. Most people tend to avoid a discussion around health care planning, simply because they prefer not to face their own mortality or the diffi cult decisions surrounding it. Th e truth is, discussing the topic early with your parents can save you and your family problems in the future. Here’s how: • Talk to your parents about their wishes: Find out their perspectives on housing arrangements and medical procedures. Support them in building a comfortable future. Be sensitive when discussing their concerns and wishes—the subject of long-term care can touch on a variety of intensely personal issues, so you’ll want to initiate the conversation with sensitivity and empathy. • Get the whole family involved: Taking care of your aging parents is usually more Market Action As of Feb. 12 th , 2007 Weekly Gain/(Loss) YTD S&P/TSX Composite Index 13,404 211.46 3.85% Dow Jones Industrial Average 12,632 -67.74 1.36% Nikkei 17,940 275.35 5.18% Oil (New York) $61.39 $2.00 (0.57%) Gold (New York) $689.00 $17.00 7.66% Canadian Dollar (in US dollars) $0.8588 0.0006 3.38% As one of the valley’s only truly independent Life Insurance brokers, I have access to most of the major carriers and can help you to ensure that you have the best products to suit your needs. For a complimentary review and to see if we can lower your cost or improve the quality of your existing coverage call me at 342-5052 or just stop in to the Berkshire offi ce and ask to see Jason. Jason Elford has been a wealth management specialist in Calgary for more than 9 years. Now a full time resident of Invermere, Jason recently joined the Berkshire offi ce with Brendan Donahue and Bruce McLaughlin. work than one person can handle. Th at’s why it’s a good idea to discuss the topic with your siblings and other members of the family if appropriate. Find out what their positions on the subject are. Are they able to help fi nancially? Or perhaps with their time? • Clarify your parents’ fi nancial situation: To create a viable caring strategy, you’ll need to know exactly where your parents stand fi nancially. Reviewing fi nances early will enable you to take appropriate action if required. • Look for help outside of the family: Caring for elderly parents is a popular topic, and it’s sure to become even more so as the population ages. Keep an eye out for services and seminars in your community that address the topic. Look into seniors’ organizations, churches or community centres for assistance—you never know where you’ll fi nd help. • Financing long-term care: Th ere may come a day when your parents require fi nancial assistance so you’ll want to be prepared. Most Canadians will have three main options: government-sponsored care, in which case you will have little control over the care provided; private funding, where you may have to dip into your savings or home equity; or long-term care insurance. Long-term care insurance is a sensible choice for many families. However, with so many variables to consider, it’s a decision that’s best made after a thorough discussion with a qualifi ed fi nancial professional. Jason Elford Certifi ed Financial Planner Insurance Advisor 712 - 10th Street, Invermere Phone: 342-5052
March 2, 2007 New trades centre for Cranbrook college Th e province is investing $2 million to create a second Cranbrook campus for the College of the Rockies, off ering trades and technology training to support local industry, Premier Gordon Campbell has announced. “B.C.’s economy is driving intense demand for more skilled tradespeople and technology workers, and we’re responding to that demand with topnotch training and more facilities,” Mr. Campbell said. “Th is investment will support training for millwrights, planermill technicians and electricians, and is an example of the sound capital investments this government is making under our Pacifi c Leadership Agenda to help our public post-secondary system support B.C.’s continued growth.” Th e $2 million covers the purchase price of 3.92 hectares on Cranbrook’s southeast boundary and includes fi ve buildings on the site. Th e workshops and offi ce buildings occupy almost 2,400 square metres, or one-sixth of the area. Th e college plans to use the new campus initially to house trades programs currently operating out of leased space, adding technology programs later. “Th is is the sixth campus we’ve created in British Columbia, and it gives the College of the Rockies room to expand in the future,” said Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell. In the long term, the college plans to occupy all the buildings at its new campus, which is expected to open this September. In the shorter term, extra space may be leased to generate revenue. “Th is property - with facilities built to a high standard, and next-to-new equipment - is providing excellent value for the college,” said Bill Bennett, East Kootenay MLA. “With campuses in Creston, Fernie, Golden, Kimberley and Invermere, and now two campuses in the Cranbrook area, the College of the Rockies is well positioned to meet the region’s training needs.” Since 2001, the Province has invested more than $1 billion in new facilities on campuses around the province. Th is includes $15.4 million to design and build an academic and trades facility expansion at the College of the Rockies main Cranbrook campus, also scheduled to open this September. Th e project is adding almost 5,900 square metres of shops, classrooms, nursing laboratories, administration and student study space. MLA lobbying for conservation offi cer MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke Norm Macdonald has met with Minister Barry Penner in an eff ort to ensure that the Ministry of Environment makes the right decision this spring as decisions are made for placements of Conservation Offi cers. “Th is is an issue that has been going on for years,” said Mr. Macdonald said after his meeting. “Prior to the 2005 election, Golden was promised that a Conservation Offi cer would be returned. Unfortunately, that pre-election promise was forgotten.” Golden is currently served by the ministry offi ce in Invermere, but since the retirement of a veteran Conservation Offi cer Rick Hoar from Invermere, the offi ce is even more short-staff ed. Travel time between Invermere and Golden is three hours for a return trip. Restrictions on overtime make it diffi cult to respond to complaints from Golden and locals know that calls made for assistance rarely result in a visit from the offi cer. “People are frustrated,” Mr. Macdonald said. “Th ey don’t feel the government is responding to wildlife concerns and the response they get when they call the 1-800 number in Victoria is also less than satisfactory.” Beyond that, unscrupulous people are getting the message that there is no enforcement in the area. “Rural residents feel strongly about the protection of wildlife,” Mr. Macdonald said. The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 15 Notice of Highway Closure and Disposition The District of Invermere gives notice of its intention to close to traffi c a portion of the highway known as 9th Avenue (approximately 371.3m2), dedicated as highway, which is shown outlined in black on the sketch below, and to remove the dedication of that portion as highway. The District of Invermere Road Closure Bylaw No. 1311, 2006, closing the portion of highway to traffi c and removing its dedication as highway will be before Council at its regular meeting in Council Chambers at 914, 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 7:00 pm. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at that meeting or by delivering a written submission to the Chief Administrative Offi cer by 4:30 pm on that date. The District of Invermere further gives notice of its intention to transfer the portion of the highway known as 9th Avenue (approximately 371.3m2) to be closed to Cardel Leisure Inc. in exchange for the dedication as highway of an approximately 371.3m2 portion of High Alpine Properties’ lands located on the opposite side of 9th Avenue from the portion of highway being closed and transferred. Th ank you! Our sincere appreciation goes to the valley businesses, for their generous donations of prizes and services to the Bonspiel-on-the-Lake. Our congratulations to the dozens of curling club and community volunteers who worked so enthusiastically to make the bonspiel an outstanding success. 2007 Bonspiel-on-the-Lake Committee Invermere District Curling Club 2007 BONSPIEL-ON-THE-LAKE SPONSORS Event and Door Prize Sponsors A&W AG Foods Anglz Hair & Tanning Salon Angus McToogles Restaurant Autowyze Car Service Bavin Glassworks Bighorn Meadows Black Forest Restaurant Blue Dog Cafe Brian Hoffos Wood Designs B.C. Liquor Store Canfor Chez Guillaume Coca Cola Columbia Cycle Columbia Valley Trading Copper Point Golf Course Dairy Queen DR Sports Eagle Ranch Golf Course Earl Grey Lodge East Kootenay Insurance Gerry’s Gelati Greywolf Golf Course Holland Creek Developments Inc. Home Hardware Inside Edge Interior World Invermere Family Chiropractic Invermere Inn Invermere One Hour Photo Kicking Horse Coffee Kool Country Lakeside Pub Lambert Insurance Lambert Kipp Pharmacy Majestic U Brew Molson Brewery Monkey’s Uncle North Star Hardware & Building Pamper Yourself Spa Parks Canada – Radium Hot Springs Pool Peppi’s Pizza Portabella Restaurant Quality Bakery Radium Esso Radium Petrocan Radium Resort Selkirk TV & Appliances (The Source) Subway Superior Propane The Eatery/Wild Rose Pizza The Gallery Cafe The Place Furniture The Station Pub Valley Fitness Centre Warwick Interiors Windermere Valley Golf Course Services BC Hydro Chuck Newhouse Builders Dave Shirk (Mirage Painting) David Thompson Secondary School Deck Electric District of Invermere Horning Forest Products & Services Ltd. Invermere & District Lions Club Lakeland Contracting Laurie & Gerry Meadows Quality Bakery Windermere U-Haul The Valley Echo The Columbia Valley Pioneer
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