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he family of a 20-year-old man who was found dead in a Fernie alleyway two years ago is still looking for answers. Rhys Coppens was found unconscious in the alleyway next to The Northern in Fernie at 2:25 a.m. March 21, 2010. He was visiting Fernie on a snowboarding trip with his older brother, Jacques, and his best friend. “We are not looking for vengeance,” said Rhys’s sister Elise Coppens. “We just need to know what happened to him.” The RCMP said Rhys was taken by ambulance to the Elk Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The RCMP carried out extensive interviews with people that had

been in the bar that night, but were never able to find out what had happened to Rhys in the final minutes of his life. Foul play was never suspected. In the end the file was closed. “At this point we don't suspect foul play therefore this has become solely a Coroner's investigation at this point,” said Sgt. Dave Dubnyk of the Elk Valley RCMP. “In saying that, we would always encourage people to come forward if they have information they think we may not already have.” Dubnyk said that, although there was some alcohol in Rhys’s blood, they do not believe this played a part in his death. The coroner told the family Rhys died of positional asphyxia, basically suffocation, as the result of the way he ended up lying on the

ground. The medical examiner confirmed his injuries weren’t consistent with falling off a roof or being involved in a fight, Elise told The Free Press. No illegal or legal drugs were found in his blood either. “We just want to know how he ended up lying where he was,” said Elise. “We are so grateful to the RCMP for all their efforts and working so tirelessly on the case. We just need closure. We want to know what happened to Rhys.” Rhys was known for his athletic ability. He had played one season with the University of Alberta Golden Bears football team and had recently signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Calgary Dinos. He also excelled at hockey and soccer, having travelled to England

twice to play with the Vimy Ridge soccer academy. Anyone with information is asked to contact Elk Valley RCMP at 250425-6233 or Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477.

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Jumbo ski resort gets government go ahead By Annalee Grant Black Press staff

fter a turbulent and convoluted two decades, the proponents of a proposed year-round ski resort in the Purcells finally got the government go-ahead to pursue their project. The B.C. government announced in Victoria Tuesday afternoon that it had signed the master development agreement for the Jumbo Glacier Resort earlier in the morning. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett joined Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson to make the announcement at a press conference in the provincial capital. “The approval of the Master Development Agreement allows the project to proceed,” Thomson said adding that the agreement needed a decision after 22 years. “I recognize and respect that there are differing views,” he said. “After more than 20 years,

it’s time for a decision.” With the approval of the agreement, the proponents, Glacier Resorts Limited, will have to follow through on 195 commitments under an Environmental Assessment Act review (from 2005), and there will be further permits to be applied for. Thomson said there had been much consultation with the local Ktunaxa, and they have been fully informed on the process. “We made sure the Ktunaxa had the final package on which the decision would be made,” he said. “We’ve reached out to them and told them we want to continue to keep the lines of communication open.” Bennett spoke to the ongoing process as well, saying he became interested in the project around the 2005 election. “It’s been a long road,” he said. He said the project had many towns and citizens in his and surrounding ridings split – and it was time to move on.

“Our communities over the past 25 years have been divided over this controversy,” Bennett said. “It’s divided our communities and we want it over.” Both Thomson and Bennett agreed the debate may not be over yet, despite the decision at the provincial level. “There will continue to be concern,” Thomson admitted. Bennett and Thomson responded to criticism from Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, who accused the government of being disrespectful to local residents by announcing the decision in Victoria, instead of locally. “This is a provincial decision,” Thomson clarified. “This is certainly no disrespect to the people of the Kootenays.” Bennett said holding a press conference or announcement in the Kootenays would have further churned up the opponents and proponents. “I think that what you would

have ended up with is a thousand people on either side of the street,” he said, adding that Victoria acted as a neutral site. Thomson said the official decision was in the works for the past few weeks, but it wasn’t until last week that they decided to approve the project. As for when the project could officially break ground, Thomson said there will be a rush to get things moving before the Environmental Assessment expires. “Substantial work is underway before the expiry of the Environmental Assessment Certificate in 2014,” he said. Bennett said the project changed over the years, and so did the amount of opposition. “People became much more concerned about the environment,” he said. He also cited the opponents’ work over the years to keep the project stalled in the planning process.

“They started out as a very small group,” Bennett said. “They enlisted the support of some very sophisticated, well-funded organizations that extended the fight against the project internationally by the use of the internet. “They managed over the years to recognize places in the progress of this file where they could stop it – and they were masters at delay. They managed to delay it for 22 years.” For that, Bennett gives the opponents kudos. “I give them all kinds of credit for their skillfulness,” he said. Thomson said the new resort will only strengthen the offering of local resorts, and will allow skiers to experience many different ski hills in one visit. “It helps build the overall cluster of experience and capacity in the area,” he said. “It is our view that the other resorts in the area will benefit from having this additional experience there.”

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Steve Fisher and the Maui Ski Bus By Centine Wilbers Contributor

he trio on board the Maui Ski Bus are on the kind of epic journey ski dreams are made of. Steve Fisher the skier, along with Gykaiya the black lab cross and Franklin the

Dachshund, are attempting to visit 100 different ski resorts in Canada and the United States within the space of a single season. With Fernie at number 73 on his list, Steve still has a way to go. “Tomorrow I’m off to Kimberley,” Steve says, “and then on to Banff. It’s exhausting,

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but exciting.” Despite skiing so many mountains in such a short space of time, Steve appears fond of Fernie Alpine Resort after just a day on the slopes. He has already amassed a group of fans vying for his ‘Maui Ski Bus’ stickers, and is on a first-name basis with the servers at Kelsey’s Bar and Grill. When asked how he likes the legendary powder of Fernie Alpine Resort, Steve answers he is “disappointed,” with a mock straight face. “Disappointed I couldn’t spend more time here!” he adds, before erupting into laughter. “I visited ski patrol at the top of Bear Chair and White Pass,” says Steve of his day at Fernie Alpine Resort. “I like to learn from them about the hill, and maybe join them for a ski tour. In return I like to bring them presents and Maui Ski Bus stickers. I hope people will see these stickers and follow up by looking on the Internet. There you can read my blog and donate money to my charities, Maui United Way and Livestrong Cancer Foundation.”

A self confessed ‘frustrated ski bum, trapped on a tropical island,’ Steve is a frequent visitor to the ski fields of North America. In fact, the Maui Ski Bus tour was inspired by a thwarted attempt to visit last year. “I’d just started a new job in Real Estate, and after three weeks I asked for time off to ski,” Steve explains. “I told my boss that the time off was in the quietest period of the year, and that a quick little ‘skiing fix’ would leave me refreshed and ready to take on a bigger workload. My boss, Randy, said ‘That’s a good one, Steve, but it’s not going to work!’ So this year, I am making up for all the seasons I didn’t do.” An adventurous and dedicated dreamer, Steve is the recipient of two Guinness World Record awards. “One record was for accompanying my old dogs, Gypsy and Kai, on the 15 kilometre ‘Maui Channel Swim’ between Lanai and Maui Islands,” Steve explains. For the second record, Steve sailed for 47 days on a customised wind surfer, between Los Angeles and

his home on Maui. Though many claim to be jealous of Steve Fisher’s adventures, he assures that the Maui Ski Bus tour is difficult. “It’s not a glamorous way of living. I’m always searching for free Internet and shower facilities. It’s like winter camping all season long.” Steve combats any feelings of homesickness and loneliness by decorating the inside of the bus with mementos of Hawaii. The floor of the van is decorated with four shades of sand, collected from the island beaches, while photos adorn a dining table and ski passes surround the ceiling space. “I found the bus on Craigslist,” says Steve. “It used to be an airport shuttle. I had to do quite a bit of converting to make it liveable, creating spaces to eat, sleep and cook.” Visiting up to six resorts in a week, Steve Fisher avoids what he calls ‘instant gratification.’ “I ski hard some days, but I have to be careful not to suffer an injury that can cut this adventure short. This is something I have to finish.”

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ast Thursday marked a special anniversary for the more than 1,200 employees at Teck’s Fording River Operations. It was 40 years ago – March 15, 1972 – that the first rail car loaded with coal left Fording River and headed west for Vancouver ports. “This is a real milestone for everyone here at Fording River,” said Richard Tremblay, General Manager, Fording River Operations. “I have seen a lot of changes in the mining business over the years, but what has remained consistent is our employees’ commitment to responsible mining and giving back to their community.” The first record of coal in the Elk Valley dates back to 1884, and when the railway was completed in 1885, industry began to develop. Many small underground mines were constructed, and the communities of Michel, Natal, Fernie, Corbin and Hosmer were born. Eventually, with progress and technical innovations, underground operations gave way to the open-pit mines

we see today. Built in 1969, Fording River is located 29 kilometres northeast of Elkford and is the largest of Teck’s five coal mines in the Elk Valley. Most of the employees who work at Fording River live locally in Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie or the Crowsnest Pass. Fording River produces primarily high-quality steelmaking coal for the global steel industry, and proven and probable reserves are projected to support mining at current production rates for more than 30 years. Teck’s five Elk Valley coal operations are an important contributor to the economies of B.C. and Canada, employing more than 3,300 people and contributing approximately $2 billion to GDP in 2010. Teck also gives back to communities near its operations, including the recent donation of $1 million towards the new Elkford Community Centre. “We look forward to many more years of contributing to the local economy and to being a part of the communities where our employees live and work,” said Tremblay.

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ast week marked the fourth planning meeting the Earth Day Committee held in preparation for the upcoming 2012 Earth Day festivities. The 2012 events have been scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. “This is our sixth annual Trashy but Flashy Fashion Show and Earth Day celebration,” stated Dawn Deydey, Earth Day Planning Committee member. “We’ve got amazing plans in the works to make this year better than ever.” Volunteers are needed both days to ensure the event goes off without a hitch, and the Earth Day Committee is putting out a request for those who may be interested in helping out. Volunteers will play a key role in transforming the community centre into Trashy but Flashy fashion headquarters with runway, lights, music and more. Keen volunteers are encouraged to contact info@earthdayfernie.ca to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Local businesses are being encouraged to participate in the

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Bronze Gloves Tournament to be held in Fernie By Centine Wilbers Contributor

he Boxing Association of British Columbia will be hosting this year’s Bronze Gloves Boxing Tournament in Fernie on May 26 and 27. The event allows novice boxers, of 10 official fights or less, to meet and compete with athletes of a similar level. Expected to attract 30 or more boxers from around Canada, as well as nearby Montana and Washington state, local boxing coach Garth Rizzuto is excited for the upcoming competition. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for novice boxers to challenge and extend themselves.” Preparing up to eight athletes to represent Fernie at the national competition,

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throughout the tournament, the Boxing Association of British Columbia protects their athletes through immediate medical attention and specific competition rules. However, former NHL player Garth Rizzuto believes accidents and injuries can be avoided by realising that “competitive boxing is not about anger or emotion, but overcoming these distractions. The winner is determined by a ‘point system’ rather than aggression, so the athlete must be calm, almost zen-like, to perform at their optimal level. For me this was one of the most difficult things to overcome,” says Garth. “A hot temper in hockey is good, it’s a passionate sport. But a hot temper in boxing, or in business, or in day-to-day life, is detrimental. And it doesn’t win you

a lot of friends.” To be held at the Fernie Secondary School, tickets for the Bronze Gloves Boxing Tournament will be $10 each, with a portion of the funds donated back to the school. For more information, contact Garth Rizzuto or Craig Hutchison at the Fernie Old School Boxing Club, on 250423-0272. Correction: Last week’s article on the boxing club on page 21 incorrectly named Garth Rizutto as the coach. The boxing club asked The Free Press to let readers know Garth Rizzuto is not the competitive team coach, and Craig Hutchinson is.

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The Jumbo Glacier Ski Resort, a 104-hectare, year-round development, has been in the works for 22 years, and has faced fierce opposition from the Ktunaxa First Nation and environmentalists at every step along the way. The $900-million resort would create the only North American ski lift access to high-alpine glaciers in a pristine area of the Purcell Mountain range, about 55 kilometres west of Invermere. The development would include a gondola, ski lifts, hotels, condos, townhomes, commercial facilities and an environmental monitoring station. The resort would sit on land the Ktunaxa First Nation says is the spiritual home of grizzly bears. It seems like everyone is jumping up to oppose it, and obviously those who are environmentally minded hate the idea of any sort of massive development bulldozing its way into an area of natural beauty. But I wonder what other resorts looked like before they were built. Here in Fernie, imagine if there was no ski resort. Imagine if all those condos, shops, restaurants and ski lifts werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there and it was just another beautiful mountain. Sounds great right? But then, imagine the town without the resort. How many businesses would survive here and what would the population dwindle to? I know tourism isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only industry in Fernie, but it is an important one, and an important one to the whole of British Columbia. I understand the need for progress, and the need to bring money into the province so we can all reap the benefits. If the new resort will encourage even more people to come and see our beautiful province, then great. I just hope, for this community, that more competition will mean more tourists, rather than the same number spread out among more resorts.

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Catering for tourists

After reading the report in The Free Press article about the train whistle, I would like to share my opinion. To start off, after serving my country for 20 years, I wanted to retire back to my hometown of Fernie. I came back and have been very disappointed in what I have seen. Vacant stores uptown, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy clothing

for kids or adults etc, etc. But if I wanted to buy outdoor gear, not a problem. Now the town wants to banish the train whistle. Other comments have listed numerous reasons why the train has blown its whistle. Its good to see a lot of different reasons for it. But lets not forget one of the main reasons why the train blows the whistle. How about safety? The train blows its whistle at crossings to get the atten-

Chamber applauds Jumbo decision

The BC Chamber of Commerce would like to applaud the BC Government for its foresight in approving the Jumbo Glacier Resort. This project has been reviewed to death. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see BC sending a clear signal that major projects like these will be judged on their own merits. The Jumbo Glacier Resort is a proposed year round ski resort

tion of pedestrians, and vehicles. You look around at a lot of kids these days and they have Walkmans, iPods etc. attached to their ears listening to music, with their heads down while they are walking home or going somewhere. Some vehicles have their music up so loud that you get to enjoy their music outside of the vehicle as it passes by. Arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the skateboard park, bike park, and local swimming pool on the other side of the tracks? Growing up in Fernie as a kid, not once was I ever scared when the train blew its whistle, nor have I seen any

located at the foot of Jumbo Mountain and Jumbo Glacier 55 kilometers west of Invermere, BC. It has been involved in a lengthy Environmental Assessment process and has taken years to get to this point. The impact this project will have on the province will be far greater than as just a ski resort. It will further strengthen British Columbia as world class destination and substantially expand tourism revenue in the Columbia Valley. Where major projects are con-

dogs run away with their tails between their legs in fright. Once again Fernie is going to cater to the tourists that come here for a week or two week vacation and stay in their â&#x20AC;&#x153;cottagesâ&#x20AC;? that stay vacant most of the time. How about the people who live and work in Fernie 365 days a year? What is the town going to do when one of the touristâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kids, or a local kid gets hit by the train, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not allowed to blow its whistle for safety? Dirk Morley Fernie

cerned, we very much hope that this is a harbinger of things to come. There are several major liquefied natural gas and mining projects that are currently in planning, and I look forward to seeing this as the start of a trend where economically crucial projects go through an expeditious and balanced review process. John Winter President & CEO BC Chamber of Commerce

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3 Facts

you need to know about...

Changes to DriveABLE with MLA Bill Bennett 1. Only 2% of all BC Seniors will ever have to take the DriveABLE assessment. If your doctor says you must take a DriveABLE cognitive assessment, you will now be able to do it closer to home, here in Cranbrook. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been asking for this change and I commend Minister Bond for agreeing to make this improvement for seniors in the East Kootenay. 2. I also understand how some seniors feel about computers! I know this method of testing is causing anxiety. Minister Bond has found a way to offer a second chance. People who fail the on-screen assessment will get a second chance with an on-road evaluation. The province will pay for the cost of both assessments. 3. I understand this has been a difficult experience for some seniors and I hope these changes will make the DriveABLE experience easier. I encourage you to contact me if you any questions about DriveABLE or any other government matter. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to help. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

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Around the Valley Elk Valley Job Seekers to close Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service. Please send an email to editor@thefreepress.ca or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.

Fri., March 23 to Thurs., March 29

Hunger Games Rated: PG 6:45 & 9:15 pm

Mon., March 26 to Thurs., March 29 The Secret World of Arrietty

Rated: G 7:00 pm ONLY

3:00 pm Matinees on Sat. & Sun.-$5.50 per person

Mon., March 26 to Thurs., March 29

Goon Rated: 18A 9:00 pm ONLY

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$5.50

THIS WEEK Thursday, March 22 • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday night, 6:15 -7:30 p.m. in the Salvation Army building. Call Isabel, 423-7043. • Every Thursday 6:30 p.m onwards – fun darts at Sparwood Legion. • Fernie Elks Lodge meeting – promoting and supporting community needs. Call 250-423-7536. • Red Cedar Book Club for grades 4 to 7 at Fernie Heritage Library 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. • OPERA at the Arts Station, 6:30 p.m. Please note early start time. Admission by donation. Screening Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro (the Marriage of Figaro), a 2006 Royal Opera production from Covent Garden. More info from 250-4233482 or 423-3769. • The Fernie Heritage Library, Lego Madness, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. This drop in programme will run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the two weeks of Spring Break.

Friday, March 23 • Cribbage at Senior Drop-In Centre, Fernie, every Friday 7:30 p.m. • Jitney darts every Friday at Fernie Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 p.m. Drop in and meet new people. All adults welcome. If you are interested phone the lounge at 250-423-6218 for details. • Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon •Sparwood Legion open jam session every second Friday at 7 p.m. • Adult morning badminton Fridays at 9 a.m. at the Community Centre. All levels welcome. Drop in $5. Birds

provided, some racquets available for loan. Contact Chris at 250-4238062 for more info.

Saturday, March 24 • Fernie Legion meat draw 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fun and Entertaining, All welcome to join us. Bar quiz follows most weeks. • Every Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw at Sparwood Legion 4 - 6 p.m. • Sparwood Legion: Texas Hold’em poker tournaments every third Sunday at 7 p.m., limited seating, must register. For more information or to register for poker, call 250-4250081. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, March 25 • Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details. must register. For more information or to register for poker, call 250-4250081. Everyone welcome. • LDS Family Services women’s only support group for spouses of those struggling with all addictions. Anonymous call-in group meets every Sunday 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call toll-free 1-877-453-7266 and enter meeting number ID 2977.

Monday, March 26 • Mahjong at Seniors Drop in centre, Fernie, every Monday at 7 p.m. • Dominoes at Seniors Drop in centre, Fernie, every Monday at 1 p.m. • Fernie Chamber Orchestra meets every Monday at 7 p.m. Musicians of all abilities are welcome. For more info call Yolaine at 250-423-7825 or wyhames@gmail.com

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he Elk Valley Job Seekers Centre on Second Avenue will be closing its doors at the end of the month. The centre has provided a virtual list of job positions and opportunities around the Elk Valley, offered assistance with resume and CV writing, as well as free printing services and collecting information for further

The Elk Valley job seekers current facility will close next week.

Photo by A. Treharne

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Elk Valley Branch

AGM meeting Wednesday, March 28th 5 pm Art Station Upper Room 6 pm - Pot Luck Dinner/Bring Your Own Dishes 7 pm - Think Tank Cinema – Art Station Theatre

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Tuesday, March 27 7:00 pm Fernie Secondary School Library

Anyone interested is invited to attend. Soccer experience is not necessary. Looking for: • Division Coordinators • Coaches • Referees • Volunteers for Spring Registration Fair (April 4th & 5th)

training and professional development. The current service provider, the College of the Rockies, is being replaced by The Canadian Mental Health Association. It is not yet known how the new provider will operate, and what this means for job seekers, but it is believed Fernie residents and seasonal visitors will no longer have access to free job

search assistance. The current operation will close on March 27 and the new facility will open on April 2 in the same location. The staff at the current facility, said “We would like to thank our clients, business partners and the communities of the Elk Valley for their patronage over the years.”

Party On!!

FAR Skiers/ Boarders Patroller/Groomer Appreciation Night 28 March starting at 6 p.m. Corner Pocket at the Griz Inn

$10 at the door

(to cover the Patroller’s and Groomer’s beer)

COME PLAY WITH US

BC Seniors Games Anniversary

Your 55 + Games

NEXT WEEK Featuring Elk Valley residents & community groups that support environmental initiatives

Tuesday, March 27 • Crib / Whist alternate weeks, Seniors Drop In Centre, Fernie, 7.30 p.m. • Fernie Heritage Library storytime program - ages three-five: 11:15 a.m. – Noon • Fun, crafts and lunch anytime between 10a.m. and 1:30p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Fernie. The kitchen at the Seniors Centre is open weekly from 9 a.m, to 2 p.m Monday through Thursday. Coffee or tea, sandwiches, soup and/or dessert can be purchased. General public welcome.

Wednesday, March 28 • Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details. •Cribbage, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 1 p.m.

•Darts, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 7 p.m. • Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon • Share Lent bun and soup, Holy Family coffee room, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. By donation. Proceeds to the Global South.

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Thursday, March 29 • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday night, 6:15 -7:30 p.m. in the Salvation Army building. Call Isabel, 250-423-7043. • Every Thursday 6:30 p.m. onwards – fun darts at Sparwood Legion. • Spring fashion show and coffee party, 6 to 8 p.m, Fernie Seniors Centre. Entry by donation. For more information call 250-423-3665 or 250-423-4708.

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Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall Ph: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Ofﬁce Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226 Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466 (No School Friday – March 2nd, 2012) Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3) Phone: 250-423-2254 (No School Friday – March 2nd, 2012) For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911

Development Properties for Sale – Ghostrider Subdivision 13 Kutenai Road – Serviced CS-1 Commercial / Backs onto Dicken Road (27.62m x 61.37m lot – 0.1684 ha) 28 Manitou Road – Serviced C- Hwy (Highway Commercial) (Irregularly shaped lot comprising 0.1853 ha)

For more information call: 250 423-2225 or visit the www.fernie.ca

For full Leisure Services schedules and information, please go to www.fernie.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for full-time summer student employment in a variety of positions throughout the City. Employment for these positions will be on a ‘full-time’ basis starting on or about May 2nd and ending August 2012 and will be part of CUPE Local 2093. Summer Student Park Attendants – up to four (4) positions Duties & Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will be ensuring the ongoing safe operation and maintenance of community parks, green spaces, playgrounds and facilities. Minimum Qualifications: Unrestricted Class 5 license, physically fit and able to perform labour intensive work, clearly communicate verbally and in writing, work effectively individually & as part of a team, and have a general understanding of how to work safely and use of a variety of tools and equipment related to Parks maintenance. Labourer temporary fulltime – two (2) positions

We require an energetic individual who has the physical ability and agility to work extremely well in the performance of a wide variety of tasks. Ideally, one who will have a strong background in grounds keeping & horticulture in a Parks and Recreation environment. Essential Qualifications for this position include: Valid B.C. Drivers License, minimum Class 5 and Physically Fit Please refer to the City website at www. fernie.ca City Hall / Job Opportunities for further details, and application forms. Applicants must submit an application form and resume, complete with references and cover letter no later than 4:00 pm local time, Thursday, March 29, 2012 for the above positions to City Hall: 2012 Summer Positions – Leisure Services Mr. Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services City of Fernie PO Box 190 501 – 3rd Avenue Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

Lisa Talavia-Spencer, Director of Corporate Administration Services

management programs and GIS systems, MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), able to deliver public education, have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, a strong passion for the environment and possess a valid BC driver’s license. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012. Interested candidates may submit applications with a covering letter, detailed resume and references by mail, fax or email to: Dave Cockwell Director of Operational Services City of Fernie PO Box 190 501 – 3rd Avenue Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Or email to dave.cockwell@fernie.ca

Schedule in effect: March 25 - May 20, 2012 Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 am Early morning swim 10:15 am - 1:00 pm Late morning swim 3:30 - 8:30 pm Afternoon & evening swim Tuesdays 10:15 am - 1:00 pm Late morning swim 3:30 - 8:30 pm Afternoon & evening swim Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 am Early morning swim 10:15 am - 1:00 pm Late morning swim 3:30 - 8:30 pm Afternoon & evening swim

Thursdays 10:15 am - 1:00 pm Late morning swim 3:30 - 8:30 pm Afternoon & evening swim Fridays 6:30 - 8:00 am Early morning swim 10:15 am - 1:00 pm Late morning swim 3:30 - 8:30 pm Afternoon & evening swim Saturdays & Sundays 2:00 - 8:00 pm Afternoon & evening swim Limited space in main pool from 4:30 - 6:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays due to swimclubs. *LOOK FOR YOUR NEW SPRING SUMMER ACTIVE LIVING GUIDE MARCH 28th *

Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to provide assistance to Tourism Fernie under the terms of Partnering Agreement for the provision of municipal services, being the hosting of Ski Heritage Week Downtown Celebrations to be held March 23, 2012, providing for payment by the City to Tourism Fernie the sum of $1990.00 for services and inkind support as described in the Agreement.

This is the second of two notices, dated this 22nd day of March, 2012.

Engineering Assistant / WaterSmart Ambassador

Fernie Aquatic Centre Spring Swimming Schedule

Notice of Intention to Provide Assistance under a Partnering Agreement

A complete copy of the proposed Partnering Agreement can be viewed at the office of the undersigned at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, during regular business hours.

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The City of Fernie is currently accepting applications for a Summer Student position in the Engineering Department. This student position is full time from early May to the end of August. All applicants must be a post secondary student returning to school in the fall of 2012. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Operations, the successful candidate will provide technical assistance with the G.I.S. maintenance program, database entry, delivery of water conservation education and awareness to meet WaterSmart initiatives, conduct landscape and irrigation audits, and assist with survey, drafting and design layouts. Qualifications: Applicants should be familiar with database

Fernie Fire Rescue Fernie Fire Rescue is looking to recruit Auxiliary Firefighters. If you are physically fit, enjoy learning new and valuable life skills and want to be part of a highly skilled and dynamic emergency response team. Contact Fire Chief Shawn Ivany at 250 423-4226 for details or shawn.ivany@fernie.ca

2012 Spring Break Skating Schedule Days of the Week

Public Skate

Sundays

2:15 - 4:00 pm

Mondays

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

Tuesday

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

12:45 pm 2:00 pm

8:45 am -10:15 am

Wednesdays

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

12:45 pm 2:00 pm

8:45 am -10:15 am

Thursdays

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

12:45 pm 2:00 pm

8:45 am -10:15 am

Fridays

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

12:45 pm 2:00 pm

Saturdays

2:00 pm—3:45 pm

Shinny

Adult Shinny

8:45 am -10:15 am

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D IS T R I C T O F S PA RWO O D Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

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RAIN BARREL ART CONTEST & SILENT AUCTION

DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD JOB SPECIFICATIONS Department: Title:

Public Works/Engineering Co-Op Engineering Student

Buy a Rain Barrel – Some are currently available at Alpine Lumber, right here in Sparwood!

The District of Sparwood is accepting applications for an engineering student to work on a “full time” basis from early/mid May to the end of August.

Paint the Rain Barrel – Find an artist or even an employee that will paint the barrel for you.

Responsibilities:

Send the following information to Jen Woodall (jwoodall@sparwood.ca) before April 15th

Principle responsibilities include surveying and AutoCAD drafting. The position will provide excellent experience working in a municipal environment. Education, Skills and Personal Attributes Required: The ideal candidate will have the following skills: • • • • • • • • • • •

Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Map. Ability to read and interpret utility detailed drawings. Knowledge of Trimble GPS units. Knowledge of GIS. Must possess strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently, with limited supervision. Knowledge of civil engineering construction principles. Knowledge and experience with computers and related software. Must be detailed oriented with good oral and written skills. Organized, well groomed, and able to maintain confidentiality. Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Wages, benefits and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698. Closing date is April 13th, 2012 or when filled. For application forms please visit the District website at www.Sparwood.ca and complete a summer student application. Please submit your application with a detailed resume and reference to Miranda Tomera at 250.425.6816, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 or by email to mtomera@sparwood.ca.

LET IT SNOW……AND REMEMBER TO HELP YOUR NEIGHBOURS IN NEED….. The Snow Buddy program is well underway. Seniors are often challenged to keep their driveways and sidewalks clear of snow. Please lend a hand and be a Snow Buddy to someone in our community. If you are someone who has been helped by having a Snow Buddy, please show your appreciation by dropping us a line and nominating them for Snow Buddy of the Year award. Emails can be sent to sparwood@sparwood.ca, letters can be mailed or dropped off at the District Office.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PARKS AND GREENBELT WORKERS

The District of Sparwood is looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals who will be employed for the summer by the District of Sparwood to work as summer parks and greenbelt workers beginning May 7, 2012 to September 7, 2012. The rate of pay is in accordance with CUPE 2698 Collective Agreement. All applications must be received by the District of Sparwood Municipal Office on or before 4:00 pm Friday, March 23, 2012. The ‘hat’ draw will be conducted on Monday, March 26, 2012. All successful applicants will be contacted following the draw. Applicants should be aware that work performance with the District of Sparwood will be considered for future employment. Only students who have been enrolled on a full time basis in a post secondary institution during the 2012 Winter/Spring term and intending to return to school in the fall are eligible for these positions. All students are required to provide proof of enrolment by having their school registrar complete the letter attached to the student application form which is available at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue or at the Sparwood Recreation Department, 367 Pine Avenue or on the District website at www.Sparwood.ca. Grade 12 students who intend to return to school in the fall can apply; however, first preference will be given to post secondary students. All successful applicants will be required to have a valid driver’s license with a Class 5 or a minimum of a Class 7N or Class 7L. Applicants’ address must be the same on their Drivers License as mailing address or permanent address in Sparwood. Any eligible applications received after the close date, will be automatically put on the bottom of this list as well as any who are unable to start employment on May 7, 2012. Questions can be directed to the Sparwood Municipal Office at 250.425.6271 or be emailed to mtomera@sparwood.ca .

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Photo of Painted Barrel Artist’s Name Sponsor’s Name Display Location – If you don’t have somewhere to display your barrel publicly, we will find a great spot for it.

We will send you a Silent Auction Sign-Up Sheet to display beside your barrel so you can start collection bids right away! Collect bids until Arts & Culture Week (April 22-28). Send your bid sheet to Jen Woodall on April 30th. We will contact the winners and let them know where to pick up their barrel! Sparwood residents that bid on the painted rain barrels will be entered into a draw to win water friendly landscaping work in their yard by Elk Valley Greenhouse. Half of the money raised will go to the Sparwood Arts Council and the other half will cover the cost of the landscaping work.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN The District of Sparwood hereby gives notice that a Public Consultation Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2012 in the Council Chambers, to discuss the District’s Financial Plan for the years 2012-2016. Council invites and encourages the public to attend and assist in setting priorities for our community over the next five years. The meeting will be broadcasted on Community Channel 10 on Wednesday April 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Barbara Nunes Director of Finance

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LOCAL WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Women in Business Profiles of Notable Women in the Elk Valley Community

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LOCAL WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE Women in Business

FERNIE FEATURE

Sarah Parry Fernie Chamber of Commerce

Voice of the business community

Fernie Chamber of Commerce managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse role in the community By Rebecca Edwards

rom coordinating the Griz Days winter festival to pointing visitors towards the best hiking trails and rewarding business excellence, Fernie Chamber of Commerce manager Sarah Parry plays a diverse role across the community. Parry joined Fernie Chamber of Commerce in September 2010, after moving to Fernie from Edmonton in 2009 and working as telecommunications manager for the Government of Alberta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see my role as being the voice of the business community in Fernie, whether it be a small issue that one business needs help with, or something that is of concern to the community as a whole,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For instance, it is very difficult for small and medium businesses to go through the labour market opinion process that allows a worker from overseas to stay longer in Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means they get a really good worker and train them up, but then arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to retain them. There is a huge negative cost impact on small businesses who have to keep hiring and training new staff, and arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to promote good workers to more senior roles.â&#x20AC;? Parry adds that Fernie is experiencing a population increase thanks to the number of young families moving to the Elk Valley for the outdoors lifestyle and vibrant community and strong work prospects at the five Teck coal mines in Elkford and Sparwood and the booming ski industry at Fernie Alpine Resort.

She adds that there is a strong sense of entrepreneurship in the community, and particularly among women. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of very successful businesswomen in Fernie, but there is a shortage of childcare places - we need to make sure the community infrastructure expands to allow them to raise a family here as well as work in the community.â&#x20AC;? As manager of Fernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two visitor information centres, Parry ensures that visitors get a good first impression of Fernie to encourage them to see more of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stores, attractions and trails. The visitor information centre on Highway 3 hosted more than 11,500 visitors in 2011 and the downtown centre at Fernie Museum was visited by more than 12,500 people. Parry and her staff at the chamber also organize regular business functions and community events throughout the year, including the Griz Days winter festival (which receives additional funding from the City of Fernie) and the annual community excellence awards. The 2011 awards received a record number of nominations for businesses, individuals and community groups that have impressed the community with their services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great opportunity to recognize those people that make a real difference in our community,â&#x20AC;? says Parry. Last summer Fernie Chamber of Commerce partnered with downtown businesses to

organize weekly Sunday and Wednesday downtown socials, with events including a fashion show featuring clothes from local stores, a vintage car rally, live music and competitions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The aim was to draw attention to the historical downtown and to create events for both visitors and the local community to attend during the summer,â&#x20AC;? said Parry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of our visitors drive through Fernie without experiencing the beauty of our downtown core and we wanted to try to pull

them off the highway to visit our wonderful restaurants, bars and shops.â&#x20AC;? Parry says the committee is already planning this summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly social events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have plans for bigger events each week and linking smaller events to those already established events such as the Transrockies and Furious Three mountain bike races that pass through Fernie.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Find out more about the Fernie Chamber of Commerce at ferniechamber.com

Women in Business PROFILE

4HE &REE 0RESS Why women belong in our newsroom By Angela Treharne Anyone who has seen the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anchormanâ&#x20AC;? will remember the part where the TV news channelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boss decides to hire a woman reporter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong Ed, I love the ladies! But they DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T belong in the newsroom!â&#x20AC;? yelled sports reporter, Champ. Well, that was the 70s, and 40 years later, the newsroom is deďŹ nitely a bit more feminine. Currently, there are ďŹ ve women here, ranging in age from 21 to 50-something, and our one token man, big Dave. When Dave started work here a year ago we joked with him about how he would cope in a work environment dominated by women. He responded by telling us we were welcome to â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty upâ&#x20AC;? the meeting room. We just laughed. Being an ofďŹ ce full of women doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean we

place potted plants in every corner of the ofďŹ ce and decorate the lunchroom in complementary shades of pink. The wall next to my desk is decorated with handwritten lists of story ideas and deadlines, and a few photos of my niece and nephews pinned to the corkboard. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as far as my interior design skills go. There have been moments when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen Dave looking slightly bewildered as we are all sitting around chatting about â&#x20AC;&#x153;girly things,â&#x20AC;? such as my new winter boots and attractive male ski patrollers, but generally, he has ďŹ tted in very well. He knows when he can help (after work drinks) and when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to leave us alone (girl talk and hysterical moments.) Having a man in the ofďŹ ce can be really useful too. Dave always steps in when he feels that someone is bullying me, which does happen fairly often, and is able to be the voice of reason during some of

Angela, Jacquie, Kaitlyn, Madi and Bonny those hysterical moments. But I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change our ofďŹ ce. I spend a ridiculous amount of time here and the women I work with make the ofďŹ ce a friendlier, warmer place to come to. We have an unspoken understanding and can sense each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moods so we know how far we can push each other. Plus, when things get too much, I get a hug, a cup of tea and chocolate from my colleagues. What more could you ask for?

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LOCAL WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE Women in Business

SPARWOOD FEATURE

Women in Business

Judy Garrett

ELKFORD FEATURE

Cindy Gallinger

Garrett Ready Mix

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By Jenna Jensen

udy Garrett has lived in the Elk Valley since 1970 when her husband Dale began working for the concrete plant known as McGauleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ready Mix. Fifteen years later, in 1985 the plant was shutting down, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the Garrettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s took the leap into business ownership and Garrett Ready Mix began. The company is now a true family run business with Judy at the heart of it all. Judy is an integral and critical part of the business serving as president of the company, dispatcher, administrator and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the beginning, it was a bit difficult to break into the construction industry as a woman,â&#x20AC;? she explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes the contractors wanted to talk to my husband, and they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk to me. Now,â&#x20AC;? she says with a chuckle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They always want to talk to me.â&#x20AC;? As the business is continuously growing and busy, Judy is finally learning to take a little bit of time for herself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I live my work, and because my husband and I work together, we talk about work even when we are on vacation,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We used to run seven days a week, and now we try and run the business having weekends off. I really enjoy travelling and taking little day trips on the weekendsâ&#x20AC;? she says. As a mother of two adult children, she recalls the time when her children were young and gives this advice to other moms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would tell women, to have a family first, before they get involved in business ventures. It is difficult balancing work and family life and being able to stay at home and look after your children when they are little is so important,â&#x20AC;? she says. Previously Judy has been involved in several organizations and clubs such as the Hosmer Fire Department and Hosmer Recreation Society , but due to her high demands in the company, she has put those things on the backburner for now. Humble about her influence in the success of Garrett Ready Mix, Judy Garrett credits the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation for the quality and service from everyone employed.

indy Gallinger is a woman driven by her zest for life. She believes strongly in hard work and lives by the slogan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;variety is the spice of life.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cindy began her journey in the Elk Valley in 1981 where she began working in the coal mines, then was on City Council, worked as the publisher of the Free Press, and then again at the coal mines. Three years ago, feeling like she needed a change Cindy launched her own interior design business, called Designs by Cindy. She also is the Elk Valley representative for the ever growing business, Budget Blinds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do not like being stuck in a routine, and love that I get to do different things every day,â&#x20AC;? as she explains how her week can go from Board meetings, to consulting with Centermount Coal to staging homes in Sparwood. Cindy has a busy schedule besides her business ventures; she sits as President of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce, board member for Columbia Basin Trust and the Elk Valley Economic Development Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe it is really important to give back to your community and I enjoy being involved,â&#x20AC;? she says. To other women wanting to delve into business ownership Cindy offers this advice.â&#x20AC;?You must be motivated, determined, flexible and have a good work ethic. Most importantly, you have to love what you do,â&#x20AC;? she says. Where does Cindy see herself in the future â&#x20AC;&#x153;You never know what the future has in store for you, so I enjoy every day for what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth and make the most of it. Life is too short to have it structured,â&#x20AC;? she says.

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LOCAL WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Sparwood & Elkfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Elkford All Candidates Forum BLACK ROCK NEWS Jenna Jensen blackrocknews@thefreepress.ca

lkford by election candidates Terry Anonson, Troy Tobin, Steve Fairbairn,

Kevin Atherton and Tom Clements recently had the opportunity to express their thoughts and try to win over votes during the all candidates forum held last week. The forum, hosted by the Elkford Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by The Free Press saw approximately 50 members of the public

in attendance and lasted for approximately one hour. Four of the five candidates were physically in attendance while Atherton attended via Skype. Each took turns making a two minute opening statement making reference to their life experience, their values and their ties to Elkford.

Moderator Glen Purdy then turned the time over to the floor where members of the public asked questions. The question on most peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minds asked to the candidates was, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why did you choose to run now, and not in the fall?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Most of the candidates had similar answers that they were thinking of running, but due to other commitments and time constraints they could not make it work at that time, whereas now BC & NARSA HD Certified

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they juggled things around to make it work. Other questions posed to candidates were their thoughts on low-income housing, Centermount Coal, the Elkford Chamber of Commerce and its value to Elkford, their available time to devote to the position, a deer cull and seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; housing. All of the candidates took turns answering all nine of the publicly posed questions. Each of the candi-

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dates expressed their vision of growth, diversity and sustainability for Elkford. Each of the candidates closed with final statements from each of the candidates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually kind of too bad, that these candidates didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run in the fall,â&#x20AC;? says Melody Anderson, Elkford Chamber of Commerce President. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now we have five really great candidates and we can only choose one of them,â&#x20AC;? she says. General Voting Day

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Sparwood SAR complete valuable chopper training By Jenna Jensen Black Rock News

leven members, of the Sparwood Search and Rescue (SAR) Team recently completed live helicopter training, and not a moment

too soon. “Due to this area, the use of helicopters in search and rescue missions is quite common,” says Ed Ehrler, Search and Rescue Manager. “We have done a little bit of ground school train-

ing and for safety’s sake we decided it was important to get our members trained in a live helicopter,” he says. Paid for by an Avalanche and winter training grant from Columbia Basin

Members of the Sparwood Search and Rescue team completed live helicopter training, just one week before they responded to two back country incidents, both which involved choppers. Photo by SAR

Trust, the helicopter was brought in. “We called in Hy- Ridge Helicopters, as they have been really good and taken the time to give us some ground training before,” says Ehrler. Each of the members took turns loading gear into the running helicopter, then members were flown to the top of a mountain by Wilson Creek Draw. “Things change when the helicopter is running,” says Ehrler. “It was so valuable to have this experience. Team members also felt what it was like to be in a high wind environment, as the wind on the top of the mountain was really blowing that day. It is very beneficial to have this type of edu-

cation, so when members respond to an actual call, the natural adrenaline one would experience isn’t so overwhelming,” says Ehrler. Only one week after SAR members completed the helicopter training, teams responded to two incidents, both in which choppers were used. “Members noticed a huge improvement after having this training. It was quite advantageous,” says Ehrler. Sparwood Search and Rescue would like to remind the public, that despite SAR capabilities, it is better to not have to respond to a call in the first place. Safety and awareness in the backcountry need to be priority number one.

High winds blew atop the mounting where SAR members were flown, giving them experience in a high wind environment. Photo by SAR

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     

 

  

  

   

 

      

    

      

  

  

  

 

 

   

     

            

  

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

  

 



  

  

 

  

 

     

  

 

   

 

  



     

     

          

 



         

 

  

  

  



  

  

     

  



       

  

  



         

   

 

   

  

  

 

  



 

      

  

    

  

This course provides simple First Aid & CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment, for individuals who want an overview of First Aid & CPR for the home or workplace. The course covers skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for adults, CPR, and other topics such as choking, airway and breathing emergencies and prevention of disease transmission.

pARENT & ToT FuNTIMES

  

  

  

Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 - 8:30pm

  

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A new look for Fernie’s Heritage By Lori Bradish Submitted

ith the help of a professional museum design team the first step in developing the new main exhibit for Fernie’s downtown museum is underway. “This is the second of three phases of our plan which was put into motion when we were given the Hydro building on main street. Phase one was restoring the inside of the building, phase two is to develop this core exhibit,” says Laura Nelson, Fernie Historical Society president. A museum design firm Double Dare Design was chosen through a proposal application process earlier this winter. The company, represented by three designers, each bringing different skills to the table, led a brain storming session at the beginning of March. Twenty community participants attended the session. They represented a broad range of perspectives and ages including interested educators, historians, citizens, high school students, councillors, and leaders from the sports and tourism industry. The design team led participants through a structured session to determine the kinds of experiences they would like to have in the new exhibit. “Our goal is to have an engaging exhibit that will maximize the use of the space and elevate our displays to a new level of design, professionalism and impact on our audience,” says Nelson. In preparation for this stage Nelson says they've held focus groups, visioning sessions and conducted a community survey. . Natalie Fisher was one of the participants. “I think that what we were able to do was to give them (Double Dare Design) a real sense of what kind of a community Fernie is- the people, the landscape, its unique history, and a sense that although everyone had and still

has different reasons for coming here we have managed to create a vibrant, healthy and active community, and that was the case historically as well.” While in Fernie the Double Dare Design team also interviewed a number of residents as part of their information gathering. They met with a number of businesses and artisans assessing local resources that may be required for the project. Part of the project mandate is to use local services and supplies when they conform to the budget. The team also assessed the museum’s archival information and its artifact collection. “It’s really exciting to have new energy and ideas to pour into this phase of the museum project. We want to create a memorable experience for visitors and locals of all ages, something that will honour Fernie's rich history and draw people back again and again,” says Nelson. Three Phase Project The initial plan for the redevelopment of the Fernie museum had three phases – the first was to refurbish the interior and conform to building codes and accessibility guidelines including the installation of an elevator between floors. Some finishing and inspection on the elevator are left to be completed in this phase. All this work was financed through donations and grants including numerous donations of materials, labour and expertise from the local community. The second phase of the redevelopment is the core exhibit implementation which will be completed this fall. Museum Director Mike Pennock has been continually working on project financing and has been writing numerous grants applications to bolster the budget. “As a result (of the budget constraints) we may not be able to achieve some of the technical elements we had hoped for,” says Nelson. "That may need

to come later. So we do need more money to accomplish that, and from what we've learned thus far, a minimum of $40,000 would really help. " The final phase of the project is to restore and repair the building’s exterior. Work that needs to be completed includes repairing water damage on the cornices, erosion on the sandstone along the base of the building and restoring the damaged bricks over the front windows. Fund raising and grant applications processes will be ongoing to finance this aspect of the project. Fernie ski exhibit on display

As this core exhibit planning work is going on behind the scenes at the museum The Power of Powder, Tracing Fernie’s Ski Heritage will continue to be on display until the end of April. This display traces the early days of the ski hill and follows its development and progress until present day. The story of Fernie Snow Valley is told through historical photos and narrative following the progress from the two lift ski area to the opening of the Polar Peak lift this season. The display also includes stories about the various departments at the ski hill, from the ski school and ski patrol to the events and competitions held at the mountain. There are also sections about the development of the ski racing team, successful athletes who came from Fernie and the progress of activities like telemarking, ski touring and snowboarding. The exhibit also features a short video, created by Fernie’s Powder Highway Productions, which also traces the ski area’s growth from the hills around Fernie to its present location. The DVD is available for purchase at the museum. The Fernie Museum is open 7 days a week from 10 am until 5:30 pm.

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Getting to know Classical Music March 29, 2012, 6:30 - 7:45 pm

Join Lorraine Kneier, author of Music: A Window to the Soul, as she guides you through the second movement of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1. She will also discuss two other concertos (by Bach and Mozart) included in her book to trace the development of the concerto form over the years. If you love music, this is an evening you will not want to miss!

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fter months of festival planning, receiving exciting film submissions and searching out the best of the best, the sixth annual Fernie Mountain Film Festival (FMFF), proved to be another successful film filled February fest. The festival saw an amazing turnout by locals and visitors, a diverse and entertaining mix of films and yet again fantastic support by many sponsors. With three nights of epic film watching, whilst still remaining true to its original festival mandate, “Dedicated to filmmakers who spark awareness of mountain cultures, fragile environments and the passion and perseverance of global explorers”, that was created back in 2007 by Festival Directors, Jon Turk, Brian Bell and his fellow MAST students, the sixth annual FMFF was a roaring success. As ever, Locals Film Night

was a popular evening, with The Power of Powder winning the locals award of $500. And whilst putting the Festival to bed for another year, the Festival Committee voted on their Best of Fest – a tough task, picking from the wide array of submitted films in this year’s festival. However, this year the award goes to Ice Vikings – an entertaining film submitted by Don Wargowski, detailing an expedition taken in May 2010 by a team of six to L'Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland in an attempt to climb an iceberg. A feat that noone else has perhaps considered, yet when combined with some dry-humoured novice climbers travelling all the way from Pittsburgh to Newfoundland in a dilapidated school bus, it’s an adventure worth watching – and a worthy festival winner indeed. Congratulations. The Festival also gave out their third annual Fernie Mountain Culture Award on the Saturday

f you have been to any of Fernie’s many art organizations or events, there is a good chance you have seen Andrew Markle’s work. His unique style, with his use of vivid colours and crisp lines, make his pieces very distinguishable from that of others and demands attention. Markle’s love of landscape stemmed from an early age and led him to attend Lakehead University where he graduated with an Honours Bachelors of Fine Art. After he finished school, luckily for us, he moved

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to B.C. and eventually he settled here in Fernie where he has been for the past eight years. “The Divide” is a representation of his work which offers a more design focused composition and is striving for ‘representational objects rather than traditional finished images.’ Join Patrick Markle at The Arts Station on Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. where he will introduce his inspiring work that will be on display until the end of April. For more information contact The Arts Station at 250-423-4842 or info@theartsstation.com

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Mags, Red Tree Lodge, Fernie Wilderness Adventures, Fernie Alpine Resort and Fernie Physio; Straightline, Ascent Helicopters, Dave Couse Photography and Giv’er Shirtworks. Without these generous supporters this annual festival would not be possible.

Want to be a part of the action? Submissions are already being accepted for 2013! Or if you’d like to join the Festival Committee and help put this Festival together, go to www. ferniefilmfestival.com for more information and contact details.

Ice Vikings was awarded Best of Fest.

he winners of the eighth annual banner launch have been announced. The big reveal is taking place at The Arts Station on Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. This year, more than 100 artists entered well over 100 different pieces making it very difficult for the keen team of adjudicators to narrow it down to just 36. But it has been done! From painting, quilting, photography, pottery and glass, the artists and their mediums know no bounds. The Banner Project highlights the diversity in all of the artists. The variety and depth of the artists deserve to be celebrated and the Banner Project accomplishes just that making its eighth year one of its most successful yet. The completed banners will be displayed at The Arts Station on the reveal day before being hung along Victoria Avenue in downtown Fernie. During this time,

people can sponsor a banner for $100. After being on display for one year on Victoria Avenue then another year lining the highway, the banner will be the sponsor’s to keep. Spectators and interested sponsors alike are welcome to view all of the banners during the launch but, if something strikes your fancy and you are interested in a banner, you need to act quickly. Banners are a hot commodity and are fantastic attributes to any yard or garden. Winners are: Artist Name- “Work Title” Aitken Anderson, Anne“Calming Conifers,” McAllister, Helen- “Rays and Spokes,” Ciupa, Pamm“Sunny Soujourn,” Menduk, Mary“Rolling Stones,” Clark, Alicia“Autumn Daydream,” Merritt, Camilla- “Dem Bones,” DeBoon, Marla- “Fernie Flyer,” Miller, Donna- “And Into the Woods We Go,” Dunnet, Morgan“Courthouse,” Nelson, Laura“Life in the Kootenays,” Fear,

Lilah- “Pumpkin Patch,” Nelson, Terry- “Tickled Pink,” George, Sylvia- “In Bloom,” Pike, Sarah“Red Osier,” Grey, Jean- “Snow Bums,” Platt, Clyde- “Evening Light,” Hall, Anne- “Summer Camping,” Richards, Neve- “Give a Hand,” Hide, Jamie- “Cokato Sunrise,” Robinson- Shaw, Wes“A Closeup Snowman,” Higgins, Tara- “Farthingale,” Rogers, Stephanie“Snow Surfer,” Hockley, Patti- “Maple Leaf,” Schenk, Brina- “Give and Take,” James, Judy- “Solitude,” Sikkes, Clint- “Morninig Mist,” Kennedy, Parker- “A Flower Pot,” Stead, Kathy- “Moonlit Path,” Kolesar, Slavka- “Fig Tree,” Uphill, Carrie“The Brave Girl,” Lemire, Marie Claude- “Born of the Sun,” Webster, Ilona- “Japanese Maple,” Lennox, Catheryn- “On the Road,” White, Keya- “Eat, Sleep, Ski,” Markle, Patrick- “Ripples,” Welsh, Marcie- “Oh Fernie!”

For more information contact Courtney Baker at 423-4842 or Donna Miller at 423-6792.

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Thursday, April 12th, 2012 at the Fernie Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 p.m. PHONE: (250)423-5805 9839 ELK STREET

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night, this year going to Leanne Walker, whose great passion for all things wild, as well as her endless environmental education and entrepreneurship made her a very deserving and popular recipient. Nominations for the 2013 award are being taken online at www.ferniefilmfestival. com. This year the non-profit FMFF Festival also made generous donations to The Fernie Trails Alliance and The Fernie Nordic Society – both of which are valuable collaborations in Fernie, utilized by many a resident and visitor. The Festival Committee would also like to thank everyone who yet again made the festival happen, in particular the 2012 sponsors: Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine, College of the Rockies, BC Hydro and Teck; City of Fernie, Claris Media, Park Place Lodge, Tera Environmental, Evolution Health & Fitness and Columbia Basin Trust. Fernie Brewing Company, Midge’s

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District of Elkford 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0 P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • info@elkford.ca • www.elkford.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

District of Elkford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 710, 2010 Amendment Bylaw No. 727, 2012 District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 592, 1999 Amendment Bylaw No. 728, 2012

2012 Councillor By-Election The following persons submitted their nomination papers to run for the office of the Councillor in the 2012 Elkford By-Election: Terry Anonson Kevin Atherton Tom Clements Steve Fairbairn Troy Tobin

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations from persons who deem their interest affected by the amendments to the District of Elkford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 710, 2010 and District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 592, 1999 at: 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Banquet Hall, Elkford Recreation Centre, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC Intent of Bylaws: To rezone the property to allow a mobile home park. The Bluebell property is a 19 acre parcel located at the corner of Balmer Drive and Alpine Way. It was formerly a mobile home park that was decommissioned a number of years ago and rezoned from Mobile Home Park Zone R-MP to Comprehensive Development Residential Zone R-5 in 1999. The applicant proposes to rezone the property to accommodate the development of a 79 unit modular home community to be known as Wilderness Heights Modular Home Community Park. The intent of the applicant is to provide low cost entry level housing. Location: Legal: Owner: Applicant:

300 Bluebell Street Lot 1, District Lot 3512, Plan 11676 Crowsnest Properties & Development Ltd. Crowsnest Properties & Development Ltd.

1353 Needles Crescent 757 Fording Drive #101, 501 Elk Street 112 Cariboo Drive 941 Alpine Way

VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Elkford as follows: General Voting: Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:00 am to 8:00 pm District of Elkford Municipal Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford BC Advance Voting: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:00 am to 8:00 pm 8:00 am to 4:00 pm District of Elkford Municipal Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford BC Electors from the District of Elkford may vote BY MAIL if they: - have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR - expect to be absent from the District of Elkford on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Mail ballot packages can be requested before 4 pm on March 29, 2012 from the Deputy Chief Election Officer’s office in person (District of Elkford Office, 816 Michel Road), by mail (P.O. Box 340, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0), telephone (250-865-4000), fax (250-865-4001) or email (dszawlowski@elkford.ca). All RESIDENT ELECTORS will register on Voting Day at the Polling Station, if they meet the elector’s qualifications and provide two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not required. The identification must prove both residency and identity. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS will register on Voting Day at the Polling Station, if they meet the qualifications set out, have two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature to prove identity), PROOF OF OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY and the WRITTEN CONSENT OF A MAJORITY OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY designating you as the one who may vote.

Land Held for Resale Price Listing March 2012 In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of the following land by sale, subject to an Option to Purchase agreement. The proposed bylaw amendments may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from March 19, 2012 to April 3, 2012 at the District of Elkford office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC and on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca. If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:00 pm, April 3, 2012 to the District of Elkford office, 816 Michel Road, PO Box 340, V0B 1H0, Elkford, BC or info@elkford.ca. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Civic Address

Legal Descripton

March 26

6:00 p.m.

Regular Council

March 26

6:00 p.m.

Committee of the Whole

April 2

6:00 p.m.

Committee of the Whole

April 3

6:00 p.m.

Public Hearing (Rec Centre)

April 10

6:00 p.m.

Regular Council

All Regular Council and Committee Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

List Price

Estimated Total to be Development paid to District Cost Changes (excluding HST)

7 Iskut 5 Iskut 3 Iskut 13 Iskut 28 Iron Canyon

Lot 32, DL 4544, PL 14105 Lot 31, DL 4544, PL 14105 Lot 30, DL 4544, PL 14105 Lot 35, DL 4544, PL 14105 Lot 17, DL 4544, PL 14105

0.459 0.530 0.532 0.559 0.777

I-1 I-1 I-1 I-1 I-1

Alpine Way

Lot 258, DL 3512, PL 14725

3.960

R-5a $209,000 $41,433

Balmer & Caribou

Lot B, DL 3512, PL 14706

0.770

C-3

$89,800

$3,864

$93,664

94 Deerborne

Lot 9, DL 3512, PL 14726

0.739

C-3

$67,000

$3,708

$70,708

13 Bear Paw 17 Bear Paw 19 Bear Paw 21 Bear Paw 2 Bear Paw 6 Bear Paw 8 Bear Paw 10 Bear Paw

Lot C, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot E, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot F, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot G, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot H, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot I, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot J, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot K, DL 8965, PL NEP91179

0.229 0.331 0.343 0.289 0.476 0.144 0.157 0.150

C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2

$42,700 45,600 46,200 43,800 50,100 30,000 32,100 31,000

$1,896 2,745 2,847 2,399 3,946 1,195 1,300 1,248

$44,596 48,345 49,047 46,199 54,046 31,195 33,400 32,248

Comprehensive (map 2)

Neighbourhood Commercial (map 4)

Service Commercial (map 6)

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings

Zone

Industrial Park (map 1)

Neighbourhood Commercial (map 5)

Norma Everett Director, Corporate Services

Property Size (Acres)

$27,700 $ 31,500 31,600 32,500 44,100 -

$27,700 31,500 31,600 32,500 44,100 $250,433

The sales are subject to conditions of a sales agreement and are generally as outlined below: 1. An offer must be for an amount not less than the Council approved List Price; 2. An offer must include a 10% deposit; 3. An offer must be submitted on the District of Elkford form; 4. The contract of purchase and sale requires that the purchaser enter into an Option to Purchase agreement that will be registered at the Land Titles Office. The Option to Purchase agreement must require that the purchaser complete a building on the Property for the use as authorized in the Zoning Bylaw, by December 31 in the year that is no more than three years after the acceptance of the offer. If a building is not completed as required the District will have the right to repurchase the property within ten years from the date of registration of the option at the Land Titles Office. * All sales subject to sales agreement including building requirement. For more information, please contact: Development Zones Corien Speaker, CGA, Chief Administrative Officer Industrial District of Elkford 250.865.4000 Town Centre Commercial PO Box 340, 816 Michel Road info@elkford.ca Service Commercial Elkford BC V0B 1H0 www.elkford.ca Neighbourhood Commercial Comprehensive

I-1 C-1 C-2 C-3 R-5a

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ill Bennett addressed the Fernie Rod and Gun Club on Monday night, talking about his plans to ensure members will have access to as many forestry roads as possible. The East Kootenay MLA gave a presentation on the proposed Resource Roads Act and asked for feedback. He told Fernie Rod and Gun Club members that he believes more roads could be opened than currently are. “I care about the environment but there are roads closed that don’t need to be closed,” he said. “Here in the Elk Valley there aren’t so many because of the great work you guys did on access management, but closer to Cranbrook there certainly are.” He talked about how

a major issue in road access is liability and that in order to get more roads opened to those needing to access the backcountry, the laws would need changing so that those using the roads are responsible. “I think people would rather have a poorly maintained road open than have

it closed.,” he said. “If it was changed so that the roads were used at your own risk, this would help.” Bennett also spoke about how he hopes to get a website running where people can check on the condition of roads, and whether or not they have been decommissioned.

He said he hoped the club members would approve of his work on the new act. “I have worked on this for 10 years and I think it is really good,” he said. “Everyone pays taxes and should be able to go pick berries, and use the roads they need to to get to them.”

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he Beaver Valley Nitehawks have taken a 2 – 1 series lead, after doubling up the Riders on Tuesday night in Fernie. After splitting the first two games in Trail, special teams proved to be the difference as the Hawks tallied three times on the man advantage to win game three 4 – 2. Beaver Valley went three for six on the powerplay, while the Ghostriders were held scoreless on six opportunities. “If you’re going to be minus three on special teams it’s going to be tough to win,” said Ghostriders head coach Will Verner following the loss. “Five on five we felt we had the momentum, and it’s disappointing we couldn’t cash in on one of our powerplays in the last 10 minutes. You score on one of those

and who knows what happens in overtime.” Dallas Calvin opened the scoring for the Nitehawks 15 minutes into the first period, before Connor McLaughlin got the hometown crowd on their feet with less than a minute to play. Working a strong forecheck down low, Brendan Magnone found McLaughlin in the slot, who buried the wrist shot for his league leading 16th goal of the playoffs. The second period was barely underway when Calvin Johnson scored the Hawks’ second powerplay goal of the game. Derek Georgopolous answered back for the Riders, scoring his first goal since returning to the line up after missing several weeks with an injury. The Hawks regained the lead late in the second, when Tyler Collins banged in a rebound which proved to be the game winning goal.

Despite outshooting the Hawks 14 –3 in the third period, the Ghostriders could not beat goaltender Zach Perehudoff, who was outstanding between the pipes. Verner was happy with his team’s play in the final 20 minutes. “They’re a really skilled team when you give them time and space, and I thought we did a much better job of taking that away from them. If we play like we did in the third period we’re going to win more often than not.” “We’re going to get back at them tonight. It’s going to be a great series.” Fernie hosts the Nitehawks Wednesday night, before the series shifts back to Beaver Valley for game five. A Riders win in either game means game six goes Saturday night at Fernie Memorial Arena. Check back for results, and make sure to follow the Free Press on Twitter for live updates (@FernieFreePress).

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By Bill Handley Contributor

ast time I reported I was worried about a forecast warm up and the effect it might have had on the snow. Here, I have a confession to make. During this period I was called back to England for a few days to sort out some family business so I was not present on the hill for all of the time. The good news is that during this time my wife Lynda who is just as much a hard core skier as me (some people would say much more so) continued to ski and has furnished me with all the information I need to make this report. Well. just as anticipated it did warm up but the precip that had been threatened held off so that whilst the snow surface did get a bit soft and then later frozen hard we were spared the trauma of rain crust which could have destroyed the skiing. We didn't get away with it entirely as we then got some brutal conditions with rain at the base and snow on top in howling winds. These conditions gave way to great winter skiing with 35 cms of fresh snow pushing the snow base well above 330 cms and providing some great skiing all over the hill. More fresh snow followed with plenty of wind which tended to smooth out all surfaces but unfortunately kept the joys of Polar Peak closed to the skiing public. Even though the wind continued Polar Peak did open and provided some of the best wind groomed powder skiing of the year in all of the chutes. Then the warm up returned with temps getting up to +8 even

on the hill, which unsurprisingly gave slushy conditions low down and not much better on top. During this period the main feature was the wind which provided some new sifted snow even in the most testing of conditions. We then entered the next snow cycle which was wet at the base but OK on top. This cycle continued off and on for almost a week with accumulations of around a metre of snow in 7 days although to be fair this was at the mid mountain snow plot so the lower mountain was in fact treated to a major rain event whilst the upper mountain had some quite heavy Jersey cream powder. Over that period the snow base rose to around 380 cms and conditions divided quite sharply between the upper mountain (great powder) and the lower mountain (heavy slush at best). Finally in this wonderful and totally varied weather cycle we had a coming together of conditions with the temperature falling to very satisfactory minus figures and the hill firming up from top to bottom under a 30 cm covering on snow in the last 48 hours. The result is that everything is now in great shape and skiing is good all over the hill. This is not quite so true on the Old Side where the runs were open in the slush and therefore formed frozen tracked snow when the temps dropped. On the New Side where Currie Bowl had remained closed so that the slushy lower parts of the runs were not affected by skier traffic the result was that things stayed in great shape under the new snow. Best runs at the moment are Skydive and Stag Leap for all the aforementioned reasons although there are one or two private stashes that have to remain unidentified for obvious reasons.. The outlook is still very varied and it looks like we have a few more twists left in what is becoming the most interesting season in recent years.

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Life is Great. Cheese just makes it better By Centine Wilbers Contributor

or just over a year now, Fernie residents and visitors have been delighted to discover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Le Grand Fromageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the cheese and fine foods store on Second Avenue. With a stock of up to 100 different products, owner and cheese-lover Pierre Dupont seeks out the finest artisan cheeses from around Canada and the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the moment, about half of the stock originates in Canada,â&#x20AC;? says Pierre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a wide variety of chees-

es from Quebec, a few from Ontario, as well as a few local cheeses from British Columbia.â&#x20AC;? A particular favourite comes from the nearby Kootenay Alpine Cheese Company, a certified organic farm producing the Alpindon (Gift of the Alpine) and Nostrala (Of this Place) varieties of cheese. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, the most popular cheese would have to be the Swiss-imported GruyĂ¨re de Grotte,â&#x20AC;? says Pierre. Meaning â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cave aged,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; this rustic and robust cheese is commonly used in fondue recipes. Le Grand Fromage is

pleased to offer a relatively new craze for Canadian cheese consumption, known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Racletting.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; This Swiss cuisine invites diners to melt Raclette style cheese, and scrape this over accompaniments such as potatoes, mushrooms, cold cut meats and pickles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great alternative to a fondue, and is a lot of fun to do with a group of friends and a bottle of wine,â&#x20AC;? says Pierre. Interested diners can purchase or rent a raclette device from Le Grand Fromage, with rental prices starting at $10 a night. Pierre Dupont, how-

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Station and, of course, the Wapiti Music Festival. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived in Fernie since 2005, and love the people and the community here,â&#x20AC;? says Pierre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is always a lot going on, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great living so close to the ski hill.â&#x20AC;? With an everchanging stock, Le Grand Fromage seeks to educate and introduce customers to new and unusual cheeses. With varieties made from cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milk, goatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milk and sheep milk, there is much to tempt even the most experienced of cheese lovers.

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• In Fernie at 2:21 a.m. a 24-hour driving prohibition was issued. • In Fernie at 5:19 a.m. there was a barking dog complaint. • In Fernie at 10:23 a.m. there was an abandoned 911 call from a cell phone. • In Baynes Lake at 11:04 a.m. a licence plate was reported stolen. • In Fernie at 11:09 a.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Sparwood at 11:42 a.m. uttered threats were reported. • In Fernie at 5:27 p.m. a possible impaired driver was reported. A witness noticed a blue Suburban parked in the middle of the road with a man slumped over the steering wheel. • In Fernie at 6:10 p.m. there was a collision when a driver failed to stop for a sign. The roads were icy at the time. No injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 7:15 p.m. there was an abandoned 911 call from a cell phone. • In Fernie at 9:31 p.m. a complainant called, concerned about a male friend who had taken LSD. Police attended and the man was taken to the hospital and released in the mor-

Sunday, March 4 • In Sparwood at 7:14 a.m. a young driver went off road up a lawn and crashed into a snowmobile trailer. Earlier the driver also went across the Sparwood walking bridge damaging the gates on the bridge. Police arrived and spoke to the driver, it was discovered the vehicle he was driving was also stolen. He is now being charged with multiple offenses. • In Fernie at 9:55 a.m. a driver’s licence and debit card were found and turned in. • In Sparwood at 12:37 p.m. there was a false alarm at a school. • In Fernie at 3:47 p.m. there was an abandoned 911 call from a cell phone. • In Fernie at 6:18 p.m. there was an abandoned 911 call. • In Fernie at 8:58 p.m. suspicious men were seen around the hospital parking lot. Police attended and were unable to locate the males. • In Fernie at 10:48 p.m. a suspicious occurrence was reported when a witness thought they saw a man loading a handgun. Police searched for the vehicle but it was not located. No licence plate number was obtained.

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Monday, March 5 • In Sparwood at 1:45 a.m. a group of young people were seen walking in a residential area. • In Fernie at 2:53 a.m. a man was seen knocking on the windows and doors of a residence. Police spoke to the man and he did know the homeowner. • In Fernie at 4:26 a.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Fernie at 4:46 a.m. a suspicious vehicle was parked on the street. When the complainant went outside the five occupants in the vehicle fled. • In Fernie at 8:57 a.m. police were requested to assist with a drug issue at a high school. • In Fernie at 9:16 a.m. a complainant reported a parked vehicle with a smashed windshield. • In Fernie at 9:27 a.m. the driver came in to report that his vehicle windshield had been smashed. Continued on page 4

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RCMP REPORT - Crime in the Elk Valley Continued from page 4

• In Elko at 7:08 a.m. an injured deer needed to be dispatched. • In Fernie at 8:47 a.m. a vehicle passed a school bus while the flashing lights were on and the stop sign was out. • In Fernie at 1:17 p.m. there was an assault at the ski hill. • In Fernie at 1:21 p.m. there was a breach of court ordered conditions. • In Sparwood at 1:22 p.m. an abandoned vehicle was left covered in snow with no plates. • In Elkford at 1:33 p.m. a vehicle lost control after hitting a heavy slush pile and hitting the ditch. Minor injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 2:14 p.m. there was a hit and run to a parked vehicle. • In Sparwood at 3:15 p.m. there was a false 911 call. • In Sparwood at 5:56 p.m. a complain-

ant reported a driver was throwing garbage out of the window of their vehicle. • In Fernie at 7:55 p.m. there was a theft of an iPhone from a residence.

Wednesday, March 7 • In Fernie at 9:09 a.m. a complainant reported their business was entered overnight. Two fire extinguishers were discharged and the kitchen area was damaged. • In Sparwood at 11:18 a.m. police attended to a wellbeing check. All was fine. • In Fernie at 11:27 a.m. there was a report of a vehicle doing doughnuts and speeding in a trailer park. • In Sparwood at 12:17 p.m. there was a report of a vehicle blocking a driveway. • In Fernie at 1:49 p.m. two snowmobilers were out in terrain above their ability and were stranded. They were safely res-

cued by Search and Rescue. • In Fernie at 3:41 p.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Hosmer at 5:32 p.m. there was a report of a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was intercepted, the driver was deemed sober and was believed to have been distracted. • In Fernie at 5:39 p.m. there were two suspicious people hanging around a residence. • In Sparwood at 7:32 p.m. a vehicle was driving around without taillights. The complainant was concerned someone would hit the vehicle. • In Sparwood at 9:15 p.m. an iPhone was reported stolen. • In Sparwood at 10:57 p.m. an erratic driver was reported for passing unsafely, clipping the complainant’s mirror and forcing him off the road. The vehicle in question is described as a red

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Thursday, March 8 • In Fernie at 5:11 a.m. a hit and run was reported. The vehicle was parked at the time of the incident. • In Sparwood at 7:17 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Fernie at 7:54 a.m. there was an abandoned 911 call from a cell phone. • In Fernie at 10:26 a.m. a vehicle passed a school bus with flashing lights. A warning letter was sent to the registered owner. • In Fernie at 10:47 a.m. an erratic driver was reported. The vehicle was not located. • In Sparwood at 12:55 p.m. found property was turned in to the detachment. • In Sparwood at 6:18 p.m. an individual turned himself in for an outstanding warrant.

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• In Fernie at 6:52 p.m. a semi was reported for driving all over the road. • In Fernie at 9:27 p.m. there was a two-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

Friday, March 9 • In Fernie at 1:08 a.m. there was a disturbance when an intoxicated male was refusing to leave a liquor establishment. Police attended and the male was gone upon arrival. • In Fernie at 4:24 a.m. a vehicle hit the ditch after the driver swerved to avoid an animal. No injuries were reported.

• In Sparwood at 9:39 a.m. a complainant reported an elk had its head stuck in a barn door. Conservation attended the scene and freed the elk. • In Sparwood at 11:28 a.m. a lost decal was reported. • In Sparwood at 2:06 p.m. an avalanche was reported near Corbin Road. RCMP, dogs and Search and Rescue were deployed. Six people were rescued and one person died as a result of their injuries. The avalanche warning was high at the time of the incident. • In Grasmere at 4:27 p.m. a complainant reported a

fire outside of the fire protection zone. Police attended and reported the Tobacco Plains First Nations Band were putting the fire out with their fire truck. A shed was destroyed but the fire was contained. No injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 7:14 p.m. a jacket was reported stolen. Later it was discovered it was mistakenly taken by an intoxicated person and was returned. • In Fernie at 7:26 p.m. a black Chevy Tracker was reported to be speeding. • In Fernie at 7:46 p.m. several teens were causing a dis-

in to the detachment. • In Fernie at 1:59 p.m. there was a report of consistent harassment. Police spoke to the subject of complaint and advised them that if they did not stop criminal charges would be laid. • In Sparwood at 4:47 p.m. a vehicle was hit in a parking lot. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 8:04 p.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Sparwood at 8:31 p.m. there was a single vehicle accident. A truck hauling a fifth wheel hit the ditch, jackknifed and disconnected. No injuries were reported.

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eck is seeking public input on a proposal to double the size of its Line Creek mine near Sparwood. It is one of five mines Teck operates in the Elk Valley. Teck is the second largest exporter of steelmaking coal to the global steel industry, and the largest in North America. The existing mine has been in production for nearly 29 years and it supports 470 full-time employees, according to Nic Milligan, Teck Coal's Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs. "At current production rates, the reserves in the existing Line Creek Operations (LCO) will be exhausted by approximately 2014. As part of our plan to sustain coal production into the future, we are proposing the development of two new operating areas directly north of our current operations." The new areas would develop reserves from the Mount Michael and Burnt Ridge North pits, and the expanded project would employ about 485 people.

"This number of direct jobs is similar to the current LCO workforce. As mining is finished at the existing site, workers will transition their duties to the new operating areas," said Milligan. What's more, construction of the new project would employ about 100 people full time each year for two years. Teck initiated the project in late 2009 and is now going through the approval process with the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO). The application has been formally accepted and is now in the review stage. Once the review process is complete, the EAO will submit a report to provincial ministers by August 13, and the ministers are then tasked with deciding whether to approve the project. Milligan said the new pits are expected to produce 59 million metric tonnes of clean (processed) coal and 600 million cubic metres of waste rock. If the project is approved production will begin in 2014. The new operating area would cover about 1,840 hectares. The project will also include

building an active selenium water treatment plant to remove selenium from runoff into the Dry Creek drainage basin. It would be commissioned in about 2022. Outside of the LCO project, another water treatment plant is proposed for West Line Creek, and it is expected to be commissioned in 2014. Selenium is a natural element that can be toxic in high amounts. It is released from rock that is exposed to the elements, and mining exposes large volumes of rock. According to Teck, at low flow times of the year, selenium levels can occasionally exceed drinking water guidelines in watercourses near mine activity. "The selenium treatment plants and other control measures that have been incorporated into the project will reduce total selenium releases from LCO so that they remain below current levels," said Milligan. Copies of Teck's application to the EAO are available at Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford libraries, or online at www.eao.gov.bc.ca.

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elief is in the air for residents of the Elk Valley trailer court in Sparwood who have been living under a shroud of fine coal dust after a recent freak storm. The storm blew coal dust into their neighbourhood from the nearby Elkview Mine. Although the reason for the black cloud of dust that blanketed the area is still a mystery, the mine is taking responsibility for it and has assured a task force to rectify the situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t determined the cause of the dust storm,â&#x20AC;? says Darwin Robinson, employee relations superintendent at Elkview Mine, and because it is an anomaly, they are taking action to keep their neighbours happy. Officials are assessing the situation case by case and

are doing some clean up and repairs as required on affected private property. Rick Cardozo, a resident in the trailer park, initially drew attention to the situation after growing tired of seeing the fine dust layers cover his home and cars. Now however, he is satisfied that he will see the situation sorted out.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really pleased with the handling of the situation,â&#x20AC;? says Cardozo. This rare occurrence is believed to be caused by high winds out of the east on the evening in question, however it is still being investigated and the Ministry of Environment is being consulted.

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the recently approved Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.

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Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor ARIES (MAR 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; APR 20) The New Moon in your sign will activate your focus. You will feel the desire to take some key initiatives and perhaps make a few important investments. The biggest challenge stands to know what these are. Preparing the ground for future prospects is likely, yet the bulk of your focus will be upon planning and visualizing.

TAURUS (APR 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MAY 21) The desire and perhaps even the need to take some time out are in focus. You may feel inspired to attend to small projects and perhaps engage in some socializing, yet avoiding big projects and events will prove appealing. Sharing dreams and quieter time with friends will prove most satisfying. Yet, your ambitions will be brewing all the while.

GEMINI (MAY 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JUN 21) Some activation in the friendship department is likely to produce some festive occasions. With a new season underway someone has to stir things-up. Yet, you are also in the mood to play it safe. Gatherings with family and close friends could be the ticket. That could be the ideal opportunity to get an early start on spring cleaning. Now, who to enlist to helpâ&#x20AC;Ś?

CANCER (JUN 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JUL 22) The time has come to be more assertive. This may take others and even you by surprise. Feeling conďŹ dent about your ideas and choices may not be so easy yet you will feel moved to try. Family and or friend time will prove extra important. Yet, you will have to take the lead.

LEO (JUL 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AUG 23) You have entered a complicated period that could leave you feeling a little lost. There will be some adventure, however, which will keep things interesting. If you have plans to make, do it now unless they can wait until mid April. Do gather whatever tools and techniques you feel you need even if investment in required. Above all, go easy on yourself.

VIRGO (AUG 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SEP 22) The time has come to do some extra investigative work. Taxes, debts, investments, inheritances and/or litigation are all likely categories. Spiritual, philosophical or other scholarly studies could also prove extra appealing. What constitutes fairness, justice and balance in general will prompt your focus into the deeper reaches.

LIBRA (SEP 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OCT 22) Something new is being activated in your relationships. While signiďŹ cant others are likely involved, the emphasis is upon the relationship you have with your own self and sense of individuality. This is prompting you to dig beneath the surface. The good news is that there is gold in there. The tricky part is that these riches are linked to others.

SCORPIO (OCT 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOV 21) Changes in your lifestyle will be sparked by this New Moon. Some of these may come about as if suddenly. You may still not feel as though you are standing on solid ground and may not for a while yet, so remain patient and ďŹ&#x201A;exible. Positively, deďŹ nite signs of improvement and increase in your relationships give reason to be grateful.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEC 21) The time has come to take some creative leads. Many ideas are running through your mind, but taking action is another issue. The time is right to at least take some preliminary measures. Knowing what you want is a good ďŹ rst step. By the time of the Full Moon anyway you will ideally have taking key risks and measures to initiate a plan of action.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JAN 19) Some shifting and shaking can be expected close to home over the next few weeks. No body will have to ask or tell you since you will act independently. If you feel blocked, family members will likely hear about it. Yet it is probably your own subconscious fears that are in the way. The key is to give yourself permission to do what you feel you want and must.

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FEB 19) Many new thoughts and perceptions will be activated by this lunar cycle. Making efforts to be understanding of and understood by signiďŹ cant others could pose some challenges. Seeing through and beyond surface realities will bring rewards. Things are not always what they seem and if you have any doubts, take your time to probe for answers that have a future.

PISCES (FEB 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MAR 20) This New Moon will spark you into action. It may feel like you have been climbing a slippery slope lately. A general distrust or lack faith in others or concerns about their impressions about you may be holding you back. These are likely unfounded and a good way to ďŹ nd out is to be more direct in your communications. Get clear on what you want and act upon it now!

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounterBc Cranbrook has accepted an application made by Gordon and Ingrid Sombrowski of Fernie BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a Residential Private Moorage for an existing dock situated on Provincial Crown land near Tie Lake and containing .5 of a hectare more or less at Lot 9 District Lot 4590 Kootenay Land District Plan 6428 Street address: 1516 Tie Lake Loop Rd.

Be advised that any response to this advertisment will be considered for the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office in Cranbrook.

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about to could look next and were the search. about 7 p.m. a.m. Wednesday.from Fernie Search deploy aircraft in offfied to go for a drive at Simon Piney â&#x20AC;&#x153;But then two conservation family they said the couple were Tuesday night, telling the search, found p.m. When and Rescue are cers, helping in would be back by 9 up by helicopter and them this morning. by 10 p.m. picked hard so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m they had not returned â&#x20AC;&#x153;It had snowed pretty searching fine. happy and got stuck.â&#x20AC;? family members started â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are healthy, guessing the truck had went for them, and called Search and were usuteenage couple who safe,â&#x20AC;? he said. Piney said the couple search and Rescue for help at 1 a.m. at returning home for a drive last night â&#x20AC;&#x153;We conducted a massive avasearched ally very reliable snow About 30 people including would, so the got their truck stuck in last night and we had when they said they morning lanche technicians and snowRoad last night but very concerned. were found the following the area, finally Lodgepolethat far down it. We were family had become searched search. mobiles hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t got after an overnight Rhylynn finding the couple on Lodgepole wonder where we Ryan Teeple, 19, and and 10 really starting to Fernie, decid- Road near Morrissey at about Fowler, 16, both from

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cers have relocated an orphaned moose of from the Airport area Fernie. has The female calf moose

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