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A flash mob surprised skiers and snowboarders when they started their dance routine during the annual Hot Dog day events at Fernie Alpine Resort on Wednesday last week. For more pictures, turn to page 16 and visit www.thefreepress.ca. Photo by A. Treharne

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Diesel spill in Fernie's Annex pond By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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truck delivering diesel in Fernie has leaked fuel into the Annex pond. The spill happened at around 2 p.m. Wednesday last week, when a tanker was delivering diesel to the Fernie Cardlock. A woman walking her dog in the area noticed the diesel floating on the pond and called Fernie Fire Rescue. "There was a diesel spill that got into the storm drains and rain flushed it into the Annex pond," said Fire Chief Shaun Ivany. "We believe it came from a tanker making a delivery to the Cardlock."

Gary Tomlinson, owner of Cardlock, said the driver was completing a delivery of fuel and forgot to put the cap on the hose. "He was rolling up the hose and dropped the end and had not put the cap on it so fuel came out. "It was raining heavily and diesel floats on water, so it was washed into the drains." Fernie Fire Rescue responded to the site and started work to prevent the spill spreading. "We put down booms on the water to prevent it spreading into the water, and we put down sand to try to stop it getting into the river but we don't know if any would have got in," said Ivany. "We contacted the Ministry of

Environment in Cranbrook and Environment Canada and they determined that a clean up was necessary so a clean up contractor came and took away around 4,000 litres of contaminated water to remove the affluent." The contractor attempted to flush the storm drains and skim the diesel off the surface of the water. Ivany said it is not possible to estimate how much diesel was spilled, but it is likely some would still be left behind. "It's not possible to get it all out," he said. "It will have soaked into the vegetation and will come out over time.� The Ministry of Environment were still on site this week follow-

ing up and will be handling an investigation into what happened. The company delivering the diesel did not report any spill. Tomlinson said he believed the spill to be around 20 litres and that it is not necessary to report spills less than 100 litres. "We are going to upgrade our cameras and ensure that in future drivers are trained in our procedures," he said. "We are sick to our stomachs that this happened. Spilling fuel into a duck pond is bad, however small it is, and it reflects poorly on us as a business. "This has been our worst week in a long time."

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ist, Arin Fay. This is a unique and revealing glimpse of our literary artists, through the eyes of a visual artist. To fully embrace the spirit of the project Fay developed a tour to bring the portraits and authors to Columbia Basin communities.

Securing grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and the Columbia Basin Trust she has worked with local libraries, through the Kootenay Library Federation, to realize this ambitious project. The portraits will

be hanging at the Sparwood Public Library and the Elkford Public Library during the month of April. You can view the portraits at the Sparwood Public Library from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m, except Tuesday

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Powder, pedal, paddle By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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erious and not-so-serious athletes enjoyed a spring day for the Raging Elk Powder, Pedal, Paddle, held

at Fernie Alpine Resort on Saturday. As always, there were lots of fun costumes and plenty of smiles on the faces of competitors taking part in the fun 18 km

relay race. The teams and solo competitors skied, cycled, kayaked and ran their way along the course, with great support from spectators.

The Big Bangers won best costume.

A tired bride celebrates as she crosses the finish line.

The Gong Show took first place in the men’s team division.

Paddling the Elk River.

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Fun category results Best Costume

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Team Spirit & Staying in Evolution “Pumpers” Character All photos submitted by Fernie Alpine Resort

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ine community groups are looking for votes from East Kootenay Community Credit Union members this weekend, as they compete for funding in the 2012 Community Awards. The program provides funding to local projects that are deemed most deserving by EKC’s members, who vote by going into the Fernie, Elkford or Sparwood branches this week. This year $12,500 in awards will be available in each Elk Valley community of Elkford, Fernie, and for the first time, Sparwood. An additional $12,500 from Sparwood Community Futures will be added to Sparwood with their winner receiving $25,000. “On behalf of the East Kootenay Community Credit Union, I’d like to thank all the Community Award applicants from throughout the Elk Valley Region,� says Sparwood branch manager Eric Johnstone. “This program is special because the recipients of the $12,500 awards in each community will be chosen by EKC’s members.� Elkford branch manager Cindy Hesje added: “All EKC members, including those from Cranbrook, can vote at these three Elk Valley branches.

“We are excited about the difference these community awards make. In addition to financial assistance, EKC can provide information and mentorship and can help to spread the word about inspiring community initiatives, like the many projects proposed by these community award finalists.â€? Elkford finalists • Cast your vote in the Elkford branch until Saturday. • In-branch displays Friday and Saturday • Winner will be announced next Wednesday, April 18. - Elkford Preschool Outdoor Play Area - Mountain Meadows Golf Club Upgrade to the Clubhouse - Elk Valley Minor Hockey Jersey Replacement Fernie finalists • Cast your vote in the Fernie branch until Saturday • In branch displays Friday and Saturday • Winner will be announced next Tuesday, April 17 - Fernie Lions Club Demolition Derby Relocation - Indoor Archery Facility and Junior

Olympic Program - Fernie Mountain Bike Club Skills Park - Fernie Pets Society Dog Park Sparwood finalists • Cast your vote in the Sparwood branch until Friday • In branch displays Thursday and Friday • Winner will be announced next Thursday, April 19 - Sparwood Lions Club Camp Kitchen and Gazebo - Sparwood Seniors Centre Handicap Entrance. • To view project videos and for more information on EKC’s 2012 Community Awards, visit www.ekccu.com

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This week I have found myself the proud owner of two dogs. It’s only a temporary thing – I am looking after them while my friends, their real owners, are gorging themselves on pizza and gelato in Italy. I was nervous about it – I’ve never had to be responsible for any living creature other than myself, but now I understand why all my dog owning friends become so obsessed with their pets – they take over their lives. My whole day is planned around making sure they are walked, fed, and content. I have to get up half an hour earlier than I used to so I can walk them before I leave for the day, and won’t come home to a surprise “gift� from one of them in the kitchen. But now I also understand why my friends go on and on about the need for an off leash dog park. These guys need to run. Keeping them on a leash just isn’t going to ensure they have ran off enough excess energy and won’t tear apart my friends’ beautiful house. Fernie Pets Society are in the running for an East Kootenay Community Credit Union grant to fund a fenced, year-round, 2.5 acre off-leash park at Fernie Aquatic Centre. This would ensure that dog owners have a place to let their furry friends run free, and means that those who don’t share in dog owners’ enthusiasm for their four legged friends, won’t have to put up with being sniffed and licked to death when they are trying to enjoy a peaceful evening stroll along the river. It means dogs can run and play together and won’t run off. There are even plans for the park to include an obstacle course in the future – Disney World for Fernie dogs! Of course, the dog park is not the only worthy community group hoping to win votes and win the community award, it’s just the one that I personally am seeing the need for this week, as a temporary dog owner. But all the finalists, in Fernie, Elkford and Sparwood, would be very deserving of the community award, and all the projects would be great for the towns they are in. If you are an East Kootenay Community Credit Union member, make sure you have your say in where the money goes! Go into your local branch and vote for the community group you feel is most deserving. Whether you are a pet owner, a golfer, a parent, or an archery fanatic, you will find a project to put your vote behind.

HST is taxing for who? Why are conservative governments like the B.C. Liberals so infatuated with the HST? Bill Bennett has been throwing numbers around in paid statements in local papers every week since June 23 and then in his letter to the Creston Valley Advance supporting the HST with more numbers he said the Nelson Creston area “is unrepresented by a government MLA.� His next sentence begins, “The government of B.C. of which I am a member.� That’s an interesting concept. If the B.C. Liberals do not consider Michelle Mungall or any other NDP MLA to be a Member of the Government of B.C. while Bill Bennett emphasizes that he is a member, then just how is Bill trying to define Provincial Government for us, what does he think non B.C. Liberals sitting in the Legislative Assembly are, and

what will he think he is when he is sitting with the Official Opposition? Let’s return to the first question. Why is the HST so important? One of Shakespeare’s characters said, “Methinks the man doth protest too much.� And it seems to me the rhetoric, numbers and amendments being made in order to sell the HST are also too much and must be in the range of the 1.5 billion dollars they say we will lose going back to the PST and GST. The loss could be regained by taxing the wealthy and corporations. After all, by now, almost everyone must know there is no trickle down effect, just an increasing gap and B.C. debt. I can’t believe the rebates and subsidies to single parents and other low income earners comes anywhere near the increase in consumer tax being paid by families with two substantial incomes when the HST is at the intended 12 per cent or

even the promised 10 per cent on July 1, 2014, which is a bird in the bush not in the hand, especially considering the economic woes forcast for the near future. Not taxing the wealthy is one cause of Greece’s economic woes and the conservative politicians in the U.S.A. are willing to create a global economic meltdown rather than tax the wealthy and here in B.C. the HST is our way of going down the same path. Is that why it is so important to Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals? If the wage slaves pay all the taxes, especially consumer taxes, and conservative governments work to cut services, wages and benefits, who will buy all the toys with planned obsolescence that need to be sold to keep the economy strong? Credit cards have their limits. Peter Ross Creston

Concern for wildlife

If a six foot high fence is installed on each side of the track within town I would be concerned for the wildlife that would be affected. It seems that the wildlife would not be able to cross on their current natural or territorial trails. In addition it may increase human wildlife negative encounters as the animals would not be able to cross freely. They would be limited in the direction they could travel when human encounters happen in that area. Let alone getting possibly routed in between the two fences for train and wildlife encounters and fatalities. Mark Ehmann Fernie

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Credit Union helps relay (Left to right) Susan Moore and Betty-Ann Price, Canadian Cancer Society, accept a cheque from Cindy Hesje and Eric Johnstone, East Kootenay Community Credit Union, for this year’s Elk Valley Relay For Life event on Saturday June 9 at Fernie Secondary School. Submitted photo

Do you remember when you were young, playing a game of Tag in the playground? Remember how much fun that was? At least it was fun until the playground bully decided to make up rules on the fly. Rules that only applied to him, like calling “time-out” just before you were about to tag him. Funny thing was when you tried to invoke the rule to your advantage, it didn’t count. Frustrating, juvenile, unfair, bullying. Bill 22, also known as the “Education Improvement Act”, which was implemented by the British Columbia Liberal Government this March, removes the civil right of B.C. teachers to negotiate a new contract. It threatens to punish teachers and their union for taking job action in order to gain leverage in negotiations, something that has been done by unions, legally, for years. All the teachers want is a fair and just settlement, however, taking job action in the form of strike as a means to gain this fair and just settlement is now illegal. Bill 22 also makes a lockout

of any other union in British Columbia (or in Canada for that matter)? After all, according to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, “Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination...” What is next? Will Bill 22. state that teachers must surrender their bus seats to non-teachers, or that teachers cannot marry each other? Extreme examples, I know, but in principle, what is the difference? In a world where bullying is condoned, and civil rights are ignored, I am sure that Bill 22 would also be tolerated, but these trails were blazed years ago. In essence, Bill 22 is spitting in the face of those that worked so hard and sacrificed so much to give us the freedoms that we sometimes take for granted. Regardless of whose side you stand on in this labour dispute, or if you have a side at all, you have to admit that Bill 22, at its very core, is a step backwards for British Columbia, Canada, and Civil Rights as a whole. Derek Cimolini Sparwood

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of the teachers by the government illegal. However, why would the B.C. government lock out the teachers when Bill 22 and the net-zero mandate work hand-in-hand to give the government all of the negotiation leverage they need. If you can’t negotiate, legislate, right? It is like the playground bully saying, “I can tag you, but you can’t tag me.” We promote anti-bullying in schools, while we look to our elected officials for leadership by example. However, if our elected officials are the ones doing the bullying, then what example, exactly, are they leading by? I guess bullying is OK after all. Bill 22, beyond all of its confusing lawyer-esque banter, is one thing: A violation of simple civil rights. Bill 22 takes away from teachers the simple, common rights that are afforded to all of us on a day-to-day basis. It is in contrast to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: The freedom of expression, the freedom to hold peaceful assembly, and the freedom of equality are all violated by Bill 22. For example, how is it that the members of the British Columbia Teacher’s Federation (BCTF) are treated differently than the members

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Community Open House West Line Creek Selenium Reduction Active Water Treatment Facility The public is invited to attend an open house to learn about Teck’s proposed construction of a full-scale selenium reduction active water treatment facility at our Line Creek Operation. Sparwood Causeway Bay Hotel 102A Red Cedar Drive April 18, 2012 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The main components of the project are: r a treatment facility; r an intake structure on West Line Creek and an intake / outfall structure on Line Creek and the conveyance system connecting these structures to the treatment facility; and r other associated infrastructure. Construction is scheduled to commence this summer, in order to have the treatment facility operational in 2014. The treatment facility will reduce selenium levels in Line Creek which ultimately flows into the Fording River and Elk River. Project contact: Nic Milligan Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs, Teck 250-425-3335 nic.milligan@teck.com

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This day in History

Around the Valley 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.

Starting Friday, April 13, to Thursday, April 19

Mirror Mirror

21 Jump Street

Rated: PG 7:00 & 9:00 pm

Rated: 14A 7:00 & 9:00 pm

BOOK THE ARCADE FOR YOUR NEXT AFTERNOON OR EVENING PARTY! Visit www.ferniemovies. com for more info. Call 250-423-3132 to book.

3:00 pm Matinees on Saturday & Sunday - $5.50 per person

Regular

$9.00 321 2nd Avenue in Historical Downtown Fernie 250-423-7111

Senior

Family

$7.00

$25.00

Child (12-)

$5.50

Cops seize $300,000 in pot April, 1997 By Amy Steele Free Press Reporter

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he old mining area of Morrisey has made the news for the first time in years after the Fernie RCMP found a collection of marijuana plants estimated to be worth $300,000 in the upstairs of a rental home. After obtaining a search warrant, police seized 138 marijuana plants, growing paraphernalia, a sizeable amount of cash and four unsecured fire-

arms from the rental home. Richard Raoul Begin, 41, has been charged with cultivation of marijuana. Corporal Jerry Dehmke said Begin was released from custody after promising to appear in court on May 27 to enter a plea. Dehmke said the grow operation was obviously a commercial venture with the potential to create four similar “crops” per calendar year. Police are continuing their investigation and further charges may result said Dehmke.

THIS WEEK Thursday, April 12 • 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. • The Fernie Heritage Library’s Afterschool Programme, 3:30 - 5:00, Ages 10 – 13. The Penny Murder Film Project. Write script, develop dialogue and characters in hopes of completing first film showing by June! There is always room for more creative input and help. This programme does require a serious commitment. Free and includes a snack.

Friday, April 13 • Cribbage at Senior Drop-In Centre, Fernie, every Friday 7:30 p.m. •Sparwood Legion open jam session at 7 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 250-4236218 for details. • Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon • 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 250-423-8062 for more info. • The Fernie Heritage Library’s

Afterschool Programme, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Ages 10 – 12. Design by Lego (or Designing by the People) This course is for the serious Lego lover who is ready to stretch not only their imagination, but also their world view. Please pre register by contacting Sandra Summerfield at communityprogrammer@fernieheritagelibrary.com. Free and includes a snack.

Saturday, April 14 • Every Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw at Sparwood Legion 4 - 6 p.m. • Fernie Legion meat draw 4 - 6 p.m. Fun and Entertaining. All welcome to join us. • Weaving workshop at The Arts Station with Fernie Spinners & Weavers Guild. Introduction to handweaving with demonstrations and hands-on experience. To register and for more info phone Mary 250-430-2117 or email mcosman@ telus.net

Sunday, April 15 • Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details. • 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.

$300,000 worth of marijuana plants were seized by Fernie RCMP from a home in Morrisey last week. Const. Jerry Dyck displays some of the cop’s catch, which included 138 plants, growing paraphernalia, a large amount of cash and four fire arms. Photo by Tom Jordens

Looking for work? We can help. Get the training and support you need to find and keep a job in B.C. Job search resources • Personal employment planning • Workshops and training • Specialized services

NEXT WEEK Monday, April 16 • 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 250-4237825 or wyhames@gmail.com

Tuesday, April 17 • 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. • Fernie options for a Sexual Health clinic: Open the first and third

Tuesday of every month from 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. at Elk Valley District Hospital. Confidential drop-in clinic for comprehensive sexual health services include annual PAP exams, pregnancy testing and counselling, STI screening, subsidized birth control and education service. No appointment necessary. 250-4238274. • The Fernie Heritage Library’s Afterschool Programme, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Ages 6 – 9. Drop in Lego Challenge. This programme is about imagination, creativity, cooperation and function. No need to preregister, this one is drop in. Free and includes a snack.

Wednesday, April 18 • 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 toddlertime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CENTRES Locations across B.C. Visit one near you. WorkBCCentres.ca 1.800.663.7867 TDD: 1.800.661.8773

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

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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 Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3) Phone: 250-423-2254 For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF FERNIE 2012 – 2016 Financial Plan The budget deliberation process is the mechanism for determining the revenue requirements and resource allocations that ultimately inform the decision on municipal tax rates. Deliberation of the City’s five-year budget commenced in the fall of 2011 with a series of public meetings and will conclude with the adoption of the 2012 – 2016 Financial Plan Bylaw on May 14, 2012. For those members of the public who have not participated in the budget process to date, Council invites your input into the proposed 2012-2016 Financial Plan at the following Special Meeting which will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall: Monday, April 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Budget presentations submitted to Council earlier in the 2012-2016 Financial Plan deliberation process are available in hard copy at the front desk at City Hall or on our website at www.fernie.ca for your information. Jim Hendricks Director of Financial and Computer Services

Leisure Services Spring Ice is available at the Fernie Memorial Arena until Friday, April 27. Limited times slots booking up fast at a rate of $120.00 per hour. Call 250 423-4466 ext 228 for more information. Are you are planning an event in one of our many parks this summer? Do you need to book a baseball or soccer field for a team or a family reunion? Make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment. Annex Park, James White Park and the Grounds can be reserved for wedding ceremonies at a very minimal cost. Call 250 423-4466 ext 228 for more information and availability.

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Missed the Annual Registration Fair?

Advanced Aquatic Programs

Contact information for various clubs providing programs this spring and summer are available on our website at www.fernie.ca for your convenience.

Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI) July 10 -13th, 2012 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information call the Aquatic Centre at 250 423-4466 Tennis Courts in the James White Park will be opening very soon for your leisure enjoyment.

Public Notice The Fernie Aquatic Centre will not be available for public swimming on “No School Fridays” in April & May between the hours of 1:00 - 3:30 pm due to school lesson sets.

Spring 2012 Swim Schedule

Summer Swim Lessons are starting to fill up, if you know the weeks you want your children participate please phone to register before we close for shut down to avoid disappointment.

Days of the

Public Swim

Water Slide

Lane Swim

2:30 - 8:00 pm

2:00 - 8:00 pm

Annual

6:30 - 8:00 am

Week

Boat course manuals are available at the Aquatic Centre.

Saturday Sundays

2:00 - 8:00 pm

Cost is $35.00 for the book and one exam, additional exams are $15.00.

Mondays Wednesdays Fridays

6:30 - 8:00 am

Mondays Tuesday Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

10:15am - 1:00 pm

Mondays Tuesday Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

10:15am - 1:00 pm

Remember to report any suspicious activity in our local parks to the RCMP. Vandalism has risen over the past year and graffiti is considered to be vandalism to public and private property. Our goal is to keep our parks safe, clean and well maintained for the public. Needing a new bathing suit for travel, training or tanning? Awesome kids suits, and a wide selection of adult styles. We have all the sizes you are looking for, so come in and check out our new stock at the Fernie Aquatic Center!

Maintenence Shutdown May 21 to

10:15 am - 1:00 pm

July 2, 2012

Wednesdays Fridays

10:15 am - 1:00 pm

5:30 pm. to 8:30 pm

Please note limited space in the main pool from Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30 - 7:00 pm due to Swim Club

Spring Clean Up

Join us for a hot tub or steam after a long day for only $2.60. Mon - Fri 8 pm - 8:30 pm, Sat & Sun 7:30 pm - 8 pm

After a long winter it is time to cut back overgrown bushes and shrubs. Property owners will be starting to clean up debris, including limbs, leaves and sweep the gravel off your lawn. • Anyone who has raked grass or gravel on city roadways or sidewalks is required to pick up all debris: Violators will be subject to clean-up orders and/or fines. • Remember that all garden waste and composting material must be taken to the RDEK Transfer Station on Coal Creek Road. • The City of Fernie wishes to remind owners and contractor’s working on construction sites that it is your responsibility to keep the streets at and near your work site free of dirt and debris. Per Building Bylaw No.1946 an owner of property is responsible for the cost of repair or damage, including the placement of any material, on City property.

WaterFit Active Fit

Mon., Wed., & Fri. ~ 8:45 am - 9:30 am

Gentle Fit

Mon., Wed., & Fri. ~ 10:15 am - 11:15 am

Street Sweeping Schedule – 2012 The City of Fernie has begun their spring cleaning. Each year the City of Fernie cleans sand and debris from our City Streets. The work done by the crews helps prevent the material from going into our storm sewer system, reduces dust and makes the streets safer for cyclists, pedestrian and motorists. Many residents have the convenience of a driveway or back lane to park their vehicles during street sweeping. During neighbourhood sweeps, residents are asked to remove their parked vehicles from the streets. For residents without these conveniences, it may be necessary to park a distance away from your home until the sweeper has cleaned in front of your property. The following is the schedule for areas of town to be completed. • • • • •

Annex Parkland/Ghostrider Ridgemont/Castle Mountain (Includes Pine Grove) City Core (Includes New School Area) Airport/Riverside (Includes Park Crescent and Elkview) Help us make a Clean Sweep!

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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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COUNCIL FACTS Upcoming Meetings (In Council Chambers) • Monday, April 16, 2012 Regular Meeting • Monday, April 23, 2012 Columbia Basin Trust Communities Initiatives Meeting – 7:00 pm • Monday, April 30, 2012 Special Meeting

Public Budget Information The Director of Finance presented the public consultation report outlining the District’s financial plan for the years 2012 – 2016. Major operating projects planned for 2012 include update of the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Servicing Bylaws, contract position for Downtown core revitalization, Golf Course agreement renegotiation, and contract position for Communities affected by Climate Change and communications. Planned capital highlights for 2012 include equipment replacements, CPR land exchange, drainage at the Public Works building, business plan for Lilac Terrace expansion, the District’s share of Whiskey Jack items, continued leak detection and repair, and major repairs to the sewer system clarifier and UV lights. The presentation is available on our website at www.sparwood.ca/residents/finance/ budgetsreports.

Legion Mural At the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2012 Council received a letter from the Royal Canadian Legion concerning the condition of the Legion mural in Centennial Square. During the branding process in 2010 the Branding Committee decided that the current murals in Sparwood are a feature of interest, however they lack consistency and continuity with most other facets of Sparwood’s new brand. In May of 2010 Council adopted a recommendation from the Branding Committee to discontinue the focus on the murals and let them retreat organically.

Development Permit – 100 Aspen Drive Council approved a revision to a Development Permit granted to Mountain View Mobile Home Park on February 20, 2012. The original permit indicated that work had to be done on a trail outside of the owner’s property boundaries. The owner has agreed to do some trail development inside the mobile home park to connect to existing municipal trails. This new trail will provide access for pedestrians to connect to municipal trails under Highway 43, without having to cross the busy intersection at Aspen Drive and Highway 43.

Elk Valley Society for Community Living Council agreed to pay the rent for the Arts Room at the Leisure Centre on behalf of the Elk Valley Society for Community Living for weekday mornings for the summer of 2012. The Society runs programs for children with special needs.

Public Relations Committee Meeting The following recommendations from the Public Relations Committee Meeting held March 23, 2012 were approved by Council. • That upon presentation of a budget the Sparwood Coal Miner Days Society will be provided with $2,500.00 for promotion and prizes for children’s events. • Changes be made to the Annual Recognition and Christmas Party policy. • Classes from FJ Mitchell Elementary be invited to meet with Council during Local Government Week May 20 – 26, 2012. • STARS be provided with promotional clothing items for the Stars in the Valley Golf Tournament being held in Fernie on June 18, 2012. • New Council members, regular employees, and part-time employees be provided with District clothing items.

BUILDING PERMIT TIPS! You will need a Building Permit for all types of work including, but not limited to: • Constructing, repairing or altering a building, structure, plumbing system, swimming pool fence, fireplace, chimney or solid fuel appliance; • Changing occupancy of a building; • Moving, demolishing or excavation for a building or structure; • Any installation of plumbing (except replacement or repair of a valve, faucet, fixture or sprinkler head, stoppage cleared or leak repair). For more information visit www.sparwood.ca or call 250.425.6271.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Communications and Citizen Engagement Strategy/Plan The purpose of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is to solicit the best overall proposals for the provision of communications and citizen engagement consulting services to provide communication and engagement counsel to District staff and to work with the District of Sparwood (the “District”) to develop a Communications and Citizen Engagement Strategy/Plan for the District. The communications consultant will be instrumental in assisting the District with a plan and a strategy for communicating effectively with a broad and diverse public and to reach out to every sector, customers, citizens, visitors, and businesses. This is NOT a tender call. Any proposals submitted pursuant to this RFP shall not be offers to contract for the provision of any of the services outlined herein, but shall only be used to identify a preferred Proponent with whom the District may negotiate a contract for the provision of the services. Request for Proposals will be received up until 3:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 and must be addressed to: Raeleen Manjak, Director of Corporate Services District of Sparwood PO Box 520 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Proponents must read the entire RFP document for full details and requirements which is available on our website at http://www.sparwood.ca/jobs or at the above address.

WHATʼS HAPPENING AT THE

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

ROLLER DERBY Saturday, April 21st “Coalminers vs Lumberjacks” Doors open at 6:00pm Bout starts at 7:00pm Cost: Adults - $10.00 Ages 6 - 18 - $5.00 Ages 5 & under - Free For more information: www.coalminerdays.com Tickets are now available at the Sparwood Leisure Centre.

MENʼS RECREATIONAL BALL HOCKEY IS BACK Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:00 - 9:00pm $50.00 - Registration required by April 16th, 2012 April 23rd - June 20th, 2012 This is a low cost recreational “Ball Hockey League” for all skill levels. The league is non-contact, play at your own risk, and utilizes most of the rules set down by BC Ball Hockey. Mandatory Equipment includes helmets, gloves, and masks/shields are recommended.

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Goldstar is Cleaning for a Reason Elk Valley Cancer patients offered free cleaning from Elk Valley company By Rebecca Edwards Contributor

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omen undergoing cancer treatment are being offered free house cleaning during the course of their treatment through the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation. Goldstar Cleaning Services is only the second cleaning company in B.C. to join the not-for-profit foundation, and the first outside the Lower Mainland. This week is Cleaning for a Reason Week in Canada and the United States and the Fernie and Sparwood-based company has committed to giving two women from the V0B postal code area a clean of their home once a month for four months. Owner Jill Barclay said she was inspired to join the foundation by a former client, who was undergoing cancer treatment.

“She put together a team of people to help her get through it – one of the things she needed was to have the house cleaned so she could focus on the treatment. “It got me thinking, and I found out about the foundation, which was formed in Texas in 2006 and has now helped over 9,000 women across the United States and Canada.” Cancer patients currently undergoing treatment apply directly to the Cleaning For a Reason foundation who will take them through a short eligibility process and connect them with the nearest cleaning company who provides the service for free. Jill added: “Typically women are the ones who are responsible for most of the house cleaning – I thought this is one way we can help out so they have more time to spend with

their family and friends, or to rest. “We can do whatever they want us to do, but typically it would be a 4-6 hour clean including dusting, vacuuming, cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms. “We will also be sensitive to the needs of the patient and their family in terms of scheduling a time that suits them, they don’t need to leave the house while we are there and we work in complete confidentiality – it will be the same cleaner every time. “I hope it will give our clients one less thing to think about, so they can conserve their energy to deal with the treatment.” • Women currently undergoing cancer treatment who would like to access Goldstar’s services should apply directly to the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation at www.cleaningforareason.org

Goldstar Cleaning Services owner Jill Barclay has joined the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation to offer two female cancer patients from Fernie and Sparwood a monthly home cleaning for four months while they are undergoing cancer treatment.

Photo by R. Edwards

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

The District of Elkford Mayor, Council and Staff would like to Welcome our new councillor Steve Fairbairn to our team! Congratulations and we look forward to working with you!

ITT 2012.02 - Balmer Drive Roadway Pavement & Drainage Repairs ITT No. Issue Date Closing Date & Time

2012.02 March 20, 2012 April 20, 2012, 10:00 a.m. MST

Quotations must be received by sealed Tender marked “District of Elkford Balmer Drive Roadway Pavement & Drainage Repairs” in one hard copy by mail, prepaid courier or personal delivery by the closing date and time to the following addresses. Submissions may not be sent by fax or electronic email. Any addendums will be posted on the District of Elkford website, www.elkford.ca, BC Bid and Civic Info. District of Elkford 816 Michel Road Box 340 Elkford, B.C.V0B 1H0 For further information contact: Attention: Henry Vanderpyl - Associated Engineering Email: vanderpylh@ae.ca Tel: 403.329.1404

Deer Count The Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee conducted a second deer count on February 21st from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. The Deer Count indicated that there is a reduction in deer since the previous count in October 2011, as only 4.5 deer per square km were counted (compared to 12.875 per square km). The Urban Deer Management Committee is aware that various factors may have contributed to inaccuracies in the count. Three counts will be conducted in total as a way of determining a consistent and accurate number – with the third and final count occurring on April 16th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Temporary

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Duncan McDonald, Superintendant of Public Works, at 250.865.4025 or dmcdonald@elkford.ca

For ITT submission: Attention: Director, Corporate Service Email: info@elkford.ca Tel: 250.865.4000 Fax: 250.865.4001

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings April 10, 6:00 pm

Regular Council Meeting

April 23, 6:00 pm

Regular Council Meeting

April 23, 5:00 pm

COTW - Tax Rate Review

April 24, 6:00 pm

COTW - CBT Grant Review

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

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Sparwood & Elkford’s

BLACK ROCK NEWS

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Easter at Overwaitea BLACK ROCK NEWS Jenna Jensen blackrocknews@thefreepress.ca

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ith what may have been the big-

gest crowd of kids yet, the annual Easter egg hunt at Sparwood Overwaitea was a huge hit. This tradition has taken place for almost 20 years, and is known for its intensity and fun. Approximately 150 pounds of little chocolate eggs and other treats were scat-

tered throughout Greenwood Mall. At 1 p.m. as the glass doors opened the kids took off running, clearing the mall of all the candies in under five minutes. "We know that kids look forward to the Easter Egg Hunt every year," says Stan Schmidt, Overwaitea

Foods Manager." We really enjoy putting this event on and would like to thank all the kids and parents for attending," he says. During the afternoon event there was face painting, and a hotdog fundraiser for the Children's Hospital.

Kids wait in anticipation for the doors to open and the Easter egg hunt to begin.

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The Easter Egg Hunt is underway!

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Business: (250) 425-2114

Toll Free: 1-800-668-7729

• Mortgages

Fax: (250) 425-2204

Email: mgravelle@notaries.bc.ca

A family sits and takes a break after enjoying the Easter festivities. All Photos by J. Jensen

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Artss&Entertainment

A One Woman Musical performance By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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tep aboard and back in time with Iron Mountain Theatre's production of White Star Lady: The Story of Violet Jessop. White Star Lady is a onewoman musical about the life and adventures of Ms. Violet Jessop. A stewardess aboard ocean liners for 42 years, her experiences at sea are unequalled by anyone in her position. The majority of her years were spent working for the White Star Line, and she was aboard all three of the ill-fated sister ships: RMS Olympic, RMS Titanic, and HMHS Britannic.

Making her truly the 'unsinkable Violet Jessop.’ The personal stories of these incidents, as well as a thoroughly researched account of the life and character of Violet Jessop, are all documented in this unique and engaging musical production. Set to the beautiful score composed by Nadine Tremblay, performer Jane Gaudet brings to life 11 different characters in this marathon of seemless transitions from scene to song. Meet characters like the enthusiastic 12 year old William Brown, just a young cabin boy working aboard ships, or Ms. Priss, one of Violet's first class passengers and her exact-

itude of demands. 2012 will mark the sinking of Titanic, join us for this glimpse of what life was like for both women and crew to be working aboard shipping liners at the turn of the century. Jane Gaudet has worked in professional musical theatre for the last eight years. An honours graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA), she co-founded her own production company Gotta Getta Gimmick in Victoria. After touring North America for three years with The Story Theatre company, Jane worked for The Belfry Theatre, Kaleidoscope Theatre, and The

Okanagan Stage. It was through her work at The Royal British Columbia Museum's Titanic Artifact Exhibit that she discovered and fell in love with Violet Jessop's amazing story. After portraying the character at the exhibit, Jane began work on the script and states that the entire process of producing her own show has been quite literally “a dream come true”. She hopes that others will be as inspired by this miraculous woman's life. White Star Lady will be performed at 8 p.m. on April 12 at The Arts Station. Tickets: Arts Station MembersAdult $12 Youth $10; Non-members-

Adult $15 Youth $12

Jane Gaudet.

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Lose the blues with Rambling Dan Frechette By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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ou know you are passionate about the art of music when you have four new albums to promote! That is exactly the case for Rambling Dan Frechette who will be paying Fernie a visit on his tour of Western Canada. Performing highlights from his new albums, The Bluegrass Album, Nothing

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to Lose but the Blues, Hello Goodbye Town and Quick Walk Hard Road, Frechette will leave his heart and soul on the stage. With over 1,500 songs to his credit, Rambling Dan is a master of song not found often in the young crop of musicians and artists. His music conjures the many eras and histories of popular song before his birth 35 years ago. His ability as a performer and ver-

you need to know about...

satility from being a self-taught multi-instrumentalist adds a multi-faceted essence to his songwriting. His voice harkens to the sound of edgy Americana and the storied history of the past starting from 40 years ago. His latest album, Nothing to Lose But the Blues, has echoes of early Bob Dylan protest songs, elements of a bluegrass album with storytelling and performances on a number of bluegrass instruments

and, ultimately, is a blues album that made use of Rambling Dan’s edgy singing and blues prowess. Frechette’s ability to infuse elements from such a plethora of different instruments, genres, and generations allows him to impress and entertain people from all walks of life. Everyone who listens becomes a fan of Dan. Frechette himself says, “I’m only ever as good as the connection I have with the audience.”

If you are interested in hearing more about Rambling Dan and his artistic mastery, visit him online at www.ramblingdan. com. Ramblin’ Dan Frechette will perform at The Arts Station on Wednesday, April 18 at 8 p.m. Members: $15/adults $10/ youth; Regular $20/adults $12/ youth (under 18). Tickets are available at The Arts Station, Freshies and Carosella.

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New Housing Rules Effective April 1st with MLA Bill Bennett 1. The BC new housing HST rebate threshold increases to $850,000 effective April 1st. Purchasers of a new home as a primary residence are eligible for a rebate of the provincial portion of HST up to $42,500 based on the higher threshold. As always, HST does not apply to resale housing. 2. Purchasers of new secondary vacation or recreational homes outside the Greater Vancouver and Capital regional districts are also eligible to claim the provincial grant up to $42,500. This is a very positive change for our recreational real estate market here in the East Kootenay and secondary home buyers are already responding favorably. 3. A new BC Seniors Home Renovation Tax Credit of up to $1,000 annually is now available to help those aged 65 and over with the cost of permanent home renovations that will increase their independence and allow them to remain in their homes longer. The credit can be claimed by seniors, whether they own their home or rent, and by individuals who share a home with a senior relative. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

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Flash mobs and retro neon ski suits By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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o need for any hot tub time machine, skiers and snowboarders in Fernie turned the town and resort into a sea of retro 80s wear Wednesday last week at the annual Hot Dog Day. Despite the rain, skiers and riders took part in the fun on the hill and then a flash mob entertained those enjoying a little apres ski in the plaza afterwards. Vitality Body and Mind organised a group of almost 50 dancers to take part in the flash mob which lasted for a few minutes. A flash mob is a term coined nine years ago for a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then disperse.

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(Left to right): Ana Mihalj, Trisha Clarke, Steph Fleming, Dawn Scarrow, Heather Lavers and Ada Wortley enjoy some retro fun. Photo by A. Treharne

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RCMP REPORT - Crime in the Elk Valley Friday, March 23

• In Sparwood at 10:22 a.m. there was an abandoned 911 call. It was confirmed false. • In Fernie at 12:22 p.m. a vehicle lost control and hit the ditch. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 2:50 p.m. there was a two vehicle accident. Road conditions were a factor and no injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 6:08 p.m. there was a breach of court ordered conditions. • In Elkford at 6:18 p.m. an S.O.S was received from a SPOT device. Elkford Search and Rescue was notified, and they located the man who had activated his SPOT after his snowmobile rolled over and he could not drive out of the location on the mountain. The man ended up walking out of the location he was in. • In Fernie at 6:26 p.m. police attended a tenant and landlord dispute. No charges were laid. • In Elkford at 9:35 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. • In Fernie at 10:41 p.m. police attended to a wellbeing check. It was determined that the person was fine. • In Sparwood at 11:26 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

at 6:18 p.m. overdue snowmobilers were reported. Shortly after the call was placed the snowmobilers returned home safely. • In Fernie at 7:18 p.m. a complainant reported people were having a bonfire by the river. Police could not locate the fire. • In Fernie at 11:01 p.m. there was an abandoned 911 call.

Sunday, March 25 • In Fernie at 1 a.m. there was a loud party complaint. Upon police arrival the party was quiet. • In Sparwood at 1:23 a.m. six young women were ringing doorbells on an apartment building. Police were unable to locate the girls. • In Fernie at 2 a.m. a woman called to say she was being chased by a group

of men and women. Police arrived and she was intoxicated and advised police that they may be chasing her due to a disagreement at a liquor establishment, but could not give any more details. The crowd was not located. • In Fernie at 1:09 p.m. a grey SUV was driving erratically. • In Sparwood at 3:48 p.m. a complainant reported an

unauthorized vehicle was parked in a handicapped parking spot. • In Roosville at 10:02 p.m. a 24-hour driving suspension was issued. • In Fernie at 10:52 p.m. an overdue traveller was reported. Shortly after the call was placed the traveller returned home safe and sound. • In Fernie at 10:59 p.m. a Pontiac Sunfire with male occu-

pants was reported for suspicious activity. One man was wearing a balaclava and appeared to have a rifle out the window. Police pulled over a vehicle that matched the description but nothing was found and it may not have been the vehicle in question. Other detachments were notified. This incident is still under investigation.

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• In Fernie at 1:26 a.m. an intoxicated woman was refusing to leave the hotel. Police attended and the woman was very intoxicated and yelling and screaming. She was arrested for mischief and lodged in a cell until sober. • In Fernie at 4:19 a.m. threats were reported. Continued on page 24

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I Hear Humming ginal and then it’s all good all over again. Drop in Bear Chutes, drop in Knot Chutes, drop in anywhere. This is the time of year I pull out my touring skis and think about making a couple of long treks. Find a hut no one has thought of and make a reservation. The ski in will be warm with our turtleneck sleeves pushed up. On the deck of the hut (always south facing) the end of the day turns into tales of old ski trips, Haute Route trips, early season climbs ending in disaster with fast moving weather, or becoming classics with an unexpected weather window. The meat of the day lies in lap after lap on fine corn sow. No breaking trail. Simply gliding over the surface up and down. And it’s all good. If you are hanging your skis up, take a few minutes to prep for next year. Put a piece of tape in front of the toe on one ski, write down the DIN setting for your bindings and then back the springs off all the way for the summer. Wax your skis with a thick coat of red and don’t scrape them to prevent oxidation over the summer. Leave them in a corner sitting on their tails, not hanging from their tips in a ski rack for the summer. For your boots, sprinkle some baby powder or foot powder into your boots and buckle them loosely with the tongue in place for the summer. Last, check the pressure in your mountain bike tires, oil your chain and get ‘er ready to rip. The South Country is in great shape right now. This morning when I walked out my door in the pre-dawn light, I heard robins singing in from the trees across the street. This is spring.

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Fernie Martial arts would like to congratulate all its competitors who all placed, winning Samurai Swords as prizes instead of trophies. The club won a total of over 30 swords including point fighting and continuous fighting divisions. Even though Fernie Martial Arts has only been operating since November they were able to compete with fighters who have been training for several years. Ruth Ann Juneau, 8, was very impressive on the day, taking the provincial title in continuous fighting and also a second in point fighting in the under 30kg division beating a seasoned competitor in the final who was aged 10 and who has been competing for several years. Also Emmanuel Juneau, Ronan La Fortune and Declan la Fortune all placed in the Provincial categories, at the same time taking home several swords in the intermediate sections. Also in the beginner sections, first time competitors Zeth Ellis, Mikayla Clifford, Maria Juneau and Jonah Juneau all made it to the finals of the beginner fighting categories.

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or some, it’s been a winter of great skiing. For others, it can’t be over soon enough. The conditions across North America have been variable to say the least. The other night a couple of us were talking about this winter. There have been epic days of 40, even 50 and a couple of 90 cm days. We woke to some of the best days of the past 10 winters. At the same time, the eastern resorts suffered through one of the warmest winters in recent memory and a paucity of snow struck many of our favourite areas in the States. I love spring skiing. Skiing with a shell, a light toque and a beer on the deck of the Griz or the Corner Pocket at the end of the day. There’s no reason to be on the hill early. A 10 or 11 a.m. start is perfect. The snow softens and corns up on the east and south facing pitches. As the day progresses, as the snow becomes too soft, you move to more north facing slopes. Easter Bowl remains great all day. The months of March and April are huge snow months. Up high there is little consolidation in the snow pack. It simply keeps building and building. The day of a storm will be great. A couple days after, the off piste remains mar-

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Public Input Meeting Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs Project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs are presenting their proposals to the public. Feedback received at these meetings will assist in identifying the proposals that are important to the communities. The meetings are open to everyone and the schedule is as follows: April 16

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the Vogue Theatre, Ski Base, the Fernie Museum, the Fernie Tea and Coffee House, the General Store and Livery, River City’s doors contribute to the look and feel of Fernie’s turn of the century architecture. “What we produce is customised and unique,� says Willard. “For the doors of Second Avenue, this means sturdy solid wood doors, aged to match the aesthetic of the neighbourhood.� Hailing from New Brunswick, Willard fell in love with Fernie in the late 1980s. A long-

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he second annual Joe Pires Memorial Tournament will be taking place on May 12 at the Sparwood Recreation Centre. The tournament will feature 12 teams playing games of three on three ball hockey as well as an evening cabaret afterwards. This event is dedicated to the memory of long time Sparwood Resident Joe Pires who lost his battle with cancer in December 2011. This event gathers family, friends and community members in an effort to raise awareness for cancer as well as honour a great man through sport and entertainment. The ball hockey tour-

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and senior Philippians workout will be taking place on the 25th from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and can be followed by tasting an ethnic lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on the same day at the Seniors Drop in Centre. For shoppers an art and craft sale fair will be taking place at the Greenwood mall from April 23 to 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. allowing local artists, vendors and crafters to showcase their goods. As more vendors, artists and groups are still booking to be a part of the week long events, this year is gearing up to be the best yet. Rose Sharma, Arts & Culture Week Coordinator plans for many people partaking in all of the events. "People are still signing up to be a part of Sparwood's Arts & Culture Week, there will be a lot of people taking part, even more than last year," she says. For more information watch for flyers, upcoming ads in the Free Press or contact Rose Sharma at 250.425.6900.

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Mario Rocca (Fernie Elks Lodge Exalte Ruler), Mike Skippen (secretary) presenting a cheque for $500 to Kyle Maclean from the Fernie Secondary School ski team) for the provincials in Whistler on March 8. (Left to right) Mario Rocca, Mason Hendricks, Kyle Maclean, Aislinn Maguire, Mollie Wyss-Mullins. Submitted photo Please note: This is a correction on the previously printed photo that named Mario Rocca as Fernie Rod and Gun Club president instead of Fernie Elks Lodge Exalte Ruler and the title Fernie Rod & Gun helps kids shred was changed to Fernie Elks Lodge helps kids shred.

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(formerly Fernie Baptist Church) 1622 10th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-4112 www.mountainsidechurch.ca Sunday Schedule: 10:30 am Celebration Service with Children’s Program 7pm Nightchurch Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH Centennial Square, Sparwood

YOU ARE INVITED! Mass Times: Saturdays: St. Michael’s ~ 7:00 pm Sundays: St. Michael’s ~ 11:00 am St. Bernard’s Mission, Elkford ~ 4:00 pm Thursdays: St. Michael’s ~ 6:30 pm Fridays: Lilac Terrrace ~ 11:00 am Confessions: Following each mass, or by appointment. Pastor: Father Bart Van Roijen 250-425-6444

SPARWOOD FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 1381 Ponderosa Dr., Sparwood

250-425-2887 Worship Service & Sunday School 10:30 am Small Group Studies Youth Groups Pastor: Ron Rutley sparwoodbaptist@shaw.ca

GOOD NEWS CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Sunday Worship

10:30 am

Everyone Welcome For more information call: 250-423-3516

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 691 4th Avenue, Fernie Sunday Worship...1:30 pm Pastor Fraser Coltman

cell 250-417-5016 Pastor David Morton cell 250-417-5017 or 1-866-426-7564

TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME Sunday Worship & Children’s Ministry ...10:30 am Wed; Fellowship & Bible Study...7 pm Friday Youth Group...7 pm Pastor Dennis Williamson OfÀce 250-423-4114 Res. 250-423-4102

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HOLY FAMILY PARISH 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

Parish OfÀce 250-423-6127 Mass: Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment Father Bart Van Roijen

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-6517 Christ Church Anglican Fernie

Sunday Service

8:30 am BCP

Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS Wednesday Service

10:00 am

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TRUCK DRIVER Maple Leaf Loading Ltd is hiring for their location in SPARWOOD, BC. Truck Driver ($24.00/hr); 40 hrs/ week + benefits. Apply by fax: (250) 614-7278.

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Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package.

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Trades, Technical CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. john@raidersconcrete.com

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

JACOBS FIELD Services Ltd. (Maintenance) is looking for a General Foreman with oilfield experience for a Northern BC site. Person will live in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John. Send resume to fax 780-485-6722, humanresources@ tritonprojects.com

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN We have a position available for a Service Technician in our Cranbrook location. The successful applicant for this position will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments. Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is considered an asset.

The Elkford Municipal Campground is operated by the Elkford Lion’s Club. We are seeking a person/couple who is willing to pull their camping unit into our campground and perform managerial duties (some computer skills required). Elkford (Wild at Heart) is located 29 Km north of Highway 3 in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The campground is fully treed and situated along side the ‘world class Àshing’ Elk River. It is only 5 minutes walk to either Elkford’s great golf course or its’ pool/ library complex and shopping facilities are across the highway from the campground. Branching out of the campground are miles of hiking, walking, biking and quadding trails. If you are interested in this position or require more info please call 250-865-2368 or send your resume with references by e-mail to elkcamp@telus.net or mail to Elkford Lion’s Club, P.O. Box 108, Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0.

Sparwood Golf Club Food and Beverage Call for Proposals The Sparwood Golf Club is accepting proposals for the operation of the food and beverage facilities at the club for the upcoming golf season (May-October) The course is nine holes with a membership of approximately 170, with another 9,000 rounds of green fee golf. The restaurant is fully equipped with brand new kitchen equipment, and the clubhouse interior has just been renovated.

Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.

Rod Uhll General Manager Sparwood Golf Club 250-425-2612 250-425-5098 cell rod@sparwoodgolf.com

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The Free Press has an opening for a full time Associate Publisher/Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and fun, but results-oriented team, and will be able to meet and exceed sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients, while at the same time developing new business for the newspaper. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast-paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an everchanging business environment. The successful candidate will also be an active member of the community and be willing to get behind community initiatives and events with a positive and helpful attitude. A vehicle and a valid driver’s licence is required. We offer a great working environment with a better than average compensation plan, along with a strong bene¿ts package. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5 pm, Monday, April 30, 2012. Thank you to all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send your resume and cover letter to: Dave Hamilton publisher@thefreepress.ca P.O. Box 2350 Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0 No phone calls please.

For more information, and/or to view a more detailed package, please contact:

Closing date for proposals: Monday, April 30, 2012

Help Wanted Wanted: Live-in motel operators/couple at the Snow Valley Motel & RV Park for full time. Resumes can be sent to Jason Burt, contact 250 423 0892 or makapaca3@gmail.com or dropped off. POSITION SUMMARY To operate and manage the overall running of the motel and rv park, between 8.30am – midnight. To work in all departments, assisting where necessary, including but not limited to, motel maintenance, front desk, housekeeping, laundry Responsible for guests, cash, book keeping ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Able to manage employees and guests Able to perform all aspects of motel operations in a satisfactory and timely manner. Must have good time keeping, be reliable, have a good working attitude, able to work alone. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Non smoker preferred EDUCATION High School graduate, EXPERIENCE Experience necessary SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Computer knowledge, spread sheets etc. Cash handling. Customer Service, motel maintenance

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PARK PLACE LODGE Fernie, BC

The Park Place Lodge is looking for motivated individuals to join our team for the 2012 Spring/ Summer season. The positions we are looking to Àll include: -Full and Part-Time Servers for Max Restaurant -Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Line Cooks -Part-time Front Desk Agent -Full-time Night Auditor -Full and Part Time Beer Store Clerks Please apply in person, or email resume to: manager@parkplacelodge.com

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The Free Press newspaper has an opportunity for a full time temporary Administrative Assistant. We are looking for someone who is outgoing, service oriented, quick learner and can work independently but can also work well as part of our dynamic team. You will need to be able to multitask and will strive to help our clients and readers with all their needs. Please submit your resume by Friday, April 6. 2012. Dave Hamilton Publisher The Free Press 342 2nd Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: publisher@thefreepress.ca

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Job Opportunities The Fernie Golf & Country Club is looking for motivated individuals to join our Golf Services team for the 2012 golf season. The positions we will be looking to Àll include Pro Shop Staff, Marshalls, Back Shop Manager and Cart/Range attendants. Please apply in person or contact: Mike Van Horne (Assistant Professional) at 250-423-7773 or e-mail to proshop@golffernie.com

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Theme Suite accessory packages for sale Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge is selling furniture and accessory packages from 3 theme suites. Grecian $1800 OBO Canadian Wilderness $2500 OBO Scandinavian $1500 OBO Prices include tax. Does not include mattress sets, linens or TV. Also selling jetted tubs - $300 each OBO. For more information or to arrange a viewing please call 250-423-5500 info@bestwesternfernie.com

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You may be just a little slower off the mark so far this month, but the pace will accelerate this week. Your focus will sharpen noticeably and by next week you will be on a real roll. With growing responsibilities to consider you may feel the urge to break loose! Fortunately, opportunities to do so are here now and will continue.

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GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUN 21) Some unexpected new beginnings are having an accelerating effect. Yet, to move forward as freely as you would like, you may have to do some clearing close to home. The time is right to clear the clutter, in your thoughts, focus and/or living space. Feeling confident has probably been more challenging than usual but that will change soon so be ready.

CANCER (JUN 21 – JUL 22) Something powerful and perhaps unexpected has sparked in your world. Whether this is the kind of change you want is another story. Yet, what can you do but to cooperate with the current? You can list your options, and your blessings for added good measure. Be willing to see the bigger picture to provide context for what is happening.

LEO (JUL 22 – AUG 23)

The time is right to be taking the initiative. This will require a creative approach and perhaps some courage. Do outline your ambitions to fuel your determination. It remains a good idea to do your homework which includes research and requires imaginative thinking. Be open to inspiration, support and nurturing from others. Network!

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22) A rather deep and complex time continues. Yet, it will shift later this week to produce more confidence and enthusiasm. Acquiring new tools, techniques and strategies remains important. Both learning and ‘getting the word out there’ are implied. Your ability to concentrate on these will increase steadily as well

LIBRA (SEP 22 – OCT 22) Changes on relationship fronts have been sparked and these are evident. They may also be pushing you within, to do inner work and confront the doubt demons. Yet, there is at least a silver lining in these events and possibly even a vein of gold. Make efforts to trust what is happening. Cooperate and capitalize!

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Creating a healthier rhythm and flow continues. It may feel quite challenging to feel solid and secure with how things are, however. This may take another six months to settle. Yet, there is also expansion and opportunity is knocking. Take full advantage of what is available and be patient with and trusting of the shifting ground.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)

The waves of change are being felt by everyone and not least of all you. Feeling confident about it all may not be so easy. Reaching out to others for support, exchange and new alliances is ideal. Be willing to be still and quiet, to receive guidance from within. Opportunity accompanies change; summon the pioneering spirit!

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19) Something deep within the core of your being has been sparked. Perhaps you need space to integrate what is happening and/or it is activating you to be freer. Your imagination is likely reeling from it all. Connecting within to consult your inner authority for what to do is a good idea. Others may offer useful guidance or insights as well.

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Many new perceptions have taken root in your mind. Your sights are set on the future and you may increasingly know what you do not want. What you do want may require some additional time to clarify. Yet your ambitions for something new are growing and this will continue. All you have to do now is be open and willing.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20)

Taking the initiative to establish a more reliable path and rhythm has been keeping you busy. Dealing with opposition both within and without has been the real challenge. Your focus will increase this week and this will activate your drive. You have perhaps been trying to cover a lot of ground leaving you feeling stressed. Acknowledge yourself and persevere.

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21-year-old Crowsnest Pass man was killed Monday after two motocross bikes crashed head-on near Lake Koocanusa. At around 4:15 p.m., Elk Valley RCMP officers responded to the

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