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Windstorm knocks out power in the valley By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff
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ome owners are still cleaning up after a massive windstorm swept through the valley Friday night. At about 6:15 p.m. on Friday, July 20, a brief but destructive windstorm downed seemingly hundreds of trees, pulling down power lines and leaving some homes without power for days. There are unconfirmed reports that winds reached 106 kilometres an hour. According to Sally Masters, Community Relations for BC Hydro, at the peak of its aftermath, power was out to 20,000 properties in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood and the surrounding areas. There were 3,000 customers affected in Fernie and 50 in Sparwood. Customers in Elkford
were not affected at all. “The severity of the storm caused considerable damage to power lines, hydro poles and other BC Hydro infrastructure,” said Masters. “The damage was widespread. Trees and other debris falling onto power lines and breaking hydro poles was the main cause for the power outages.” Additional crews from the Okanagan and Invermere were dispatched to assist with restoration work in all of the areas, and some crews worked 16-hour days. “Public and worker safety is our number one priority,” said Masters. “BC Hydro’s focus was to restore power to critical services first. Crews then worked to restore power to the largest amount of customers in the least amount of time, such as larger neighbourhoods and high density housing.” By Sunday afternoon, BC Hydro
was on its third day of work to restore power to 3,800 properties that were still experiencing an outage. Many customers were unaware of how long they would be without power. “BC Hydro tries to provide an accurate time estimation of when the power will be back on,” said Masters. “Sometimes we can bypass a problem and restore power sooner than expected. In other cases, the cause of the power outage may be difficult to locate or access so the repair may take longer than estimated. “BC Hydro would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding.” Masters said there were still “a handful” of customers in the Elk Valley without power Sunday night, but all had power returned
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by Monday morning. Just as many properties were finally getting their power returned, a second windstorm, of less severity, swept through on Sunday night, leaving 700 customers in Fernie without power until Monday night. “The power went out at approximately midnight and was restored at 12:15 p.m. Monday,” said Masters. “The cause of the outage was a damaged cross arm on a hydro pole.” There are many downed power lines in the areas affected. BC Hydro would like to remind the public to keep at least 10 metres (33 feet) away from any power line or any object in contact with a power line. To report a downed power line or an object in contact with a power line, please call 1-888 POWERON (1 888 769-3766).
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end up in Montana at the First and Last Chance bar. The ride is open to all skill levels and ages, said Dauphinee. Riders have ranged in age from 12 to 60 plus. Support vehicles will be driving with the riders. “If anyone feels that they’ve had enough, they can hop in the car,� said Dauphinee. “I think it is a good challenge if you haven’t ridden that far. It is a good safe way to achieve a distance that you might not have otherwise done. You can take bite size pieces
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Randall Hopley to be sentenced in August
Randall Hopley enters the courthouse in Cranbrook. Photo by Annalee Grant
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ourt will have to wait until August to hear Randall Hopley’s sentence, as Justice Heather Holmes retired to consider submissions from the Crown and defence on Thursday afternoon. Justice Holmes will now consider two things before the August 9 and 10 date when Supreme Court will reconvene; the first being the application for dangerous offender status submitted by Crown counsel Lynal Doerksen, the second is Hopley’s sentence after his guilty plea. Hopley has admitted to abducting three-year-old Kienan Hebert in Sparwood
and breaking and entering with intent to commit an indictable offence. He also pled guilty Thursday to charges that were waived in from Alberta. Those charges include break and enter and commiting an indictable offence and possession of stolen property over $5,000 stemming from an incident in the Crowsnest Pass in May 2010. Doerksen presented his argument to have Hopley declared a dangerous offender on Thursday. Both charges that Hopley has admitted to are designated offences for a dangerous offender status, however the accused must have two or more previous convictions with sentences of two or more years. Doerksen told court
that Hopley has two prior sentences of 18 months, but argued they could be considered two years with parole and other conditions. He also said there is no evidence to suggest Kienan has suffered any severe psychological damage, but pointed to Hopley’s prior conviction of sexual assault in 1985 and a previous charge that was stayed in 2008. “This child may not have appreciated the danger,” Doerksen said. He also presented a report from a child psychology expert that said many children have lasting effects of abductions. A letter from Kienan’s mother Tammy Hebert sent to Hopley in prison earlier this year was entered into the court as an exhibit. It was not read out, but Doerksen advised the court that it told Hopley that the mother of eight children forgave him for taking her son. Doerksen said the Hebert family is an extraordinary one - another family may not have been able to deal with the circumstances of Hopley’s crimes as easily. However, he acknowledged that the parents suffered while they waited for their child to be returned safely. “I think it’s the great question of the unknown - will they ever see their child again,” he said. William Thorne, counsel for Hopley, said dangerous offender status would impose the toughest
penalty available in Canada and Hopley could be incarcerated indefinitely. He emphasized that Hopley does not have the required two-year sentence to be declared a dangerous offender. “Mr. Hopley does not have two previous convictions for which he received more than two years,” he said. “This is a difficult stretch for the prosecutor to make.” Thorne said there is no evidence to suggest Kienan is psychologically damaged because of the incident, and a general psychologist’s report submitted by Doerksen was not sufficient. “There should be something before the court other than Mr. Hebert saying his child was traumatized,” Thorne said. Thorne told court the cases brought up by Doerksen to illustrate the dangerous offender status all involved a sexual element - an element which is distinctly missing from Hopley’s most recent crime. “We don’t have any violence; any mistreatment,” he said. “A simple man did a stupid thing but he did not hurt the boy.” Hopley will turn 47 next week, and Thorne said his client has the manner and maturity of a child. His motive described in the video taped statement can only be described as that of a child. Although
specific numbers were not announced in court, Thorne said Hopley has an IQ in an extremely low range of functioning. He asked Justice Holmes to consider if it was appropriate to lump Hopley in with other dangerous offenders considering his level of functioning. The maximum penalty for a break and enter into a dwelling is life inprisonment, and the maximum sentence for abduction is 10 years. Kienan Hebert told RCMP officers that the most traumatic event he endured during his captivity with Randall Hopley, was when the admitted child abductor killed a mouse, court heard on Thursday. In Cranbrook Supreme Court on July 19, court was shown the conclusion of an interview between Hopley and Kienan’s father Paul Hebert. Hebert urged his child’s abductor to become a better man and told him he would visit and help him while he served his time in jail. He asked Hopley to fill in the five days he had missed of his child’s life after he was snatched from his bed in Sparwood. Hebert also asked Hopley if he was heterosexual, and Hopley replied that he was interested in woman. Hopley then told Hebert he was no longer sexually interested in children. “I wouldn’t molest any children anymore,” Hopley said. “That was the past.”
Hopley has a previous sexual assault conviction from 1985, and charges of sexual assault against him were stayed in 2007. Hopley told Hebert he was not interested in Kienan, who was too young. He talked about killing a packrat that had moved into the cabin because he worried it might bite Kienan. The boy later told police it was traumatic, although it was not heard in court how the rodent was killed. After the abduction, Hopley said Kienan didn’t wake up until 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. The young boy then went around the house picking up items, asking, “What’s this?” Hopley told Hebert he fed Kienan Hamburger Helper and the pair stayed inside so they would not be spotted. “He was mellow. Quiet,” he said. Hopley then taught Kienan to give a High 5 and then put cartoons on for him. Hebert was worried about the water quality at the camp, and Hopley assured him he made his coffee from the tap and gave Kienan lots of juice. Before returning Kienan, Hopley washed the blankets that he took from the boy’s bedroom because they were “stinky.” Hebert said his family was moving forward after the abduction. “There’s still some trauma we have to overcome,” he said.
Guests at hotel escape injury after drive-by shooting By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff
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gunman driving by a motel in Elkford shot at the building with a high-powered rifle, piercing four walls and narrowly missing guests. On Thursday, July 12, at about 10:14 p.m, the Elk Valley RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in the Elkford area. RCMP officers attended to a motel located on
Chauncey Street, where officers confirmed that one shot had been discharged from a high powered rifle. Scene examination confirmed that a single bullet had penetrated through the exterior wall of one of the motel rooms, through three interior walls and came to rest in the bathtub inside the suite. The room that was struck was occupied at the time. “It is by chance alone that no one was struck by the bullet which could have
seriously injured or killed someone,” said Sgt Dave Dubnyk of the Elk Valley RCMP. Investigators believe that the person responsible fled the area in a vehicle, possibly in the direction of the Greenhills Mine. “This was an extremely reckless act that was carried out with absolutely no regard for public safety,” said Dubnyk. “We are certain that this incident is as great of a concern for the citizens of Elkford, as it
is for the RCMP and we are asking for assistance in identifying those who are responsible.” The police are confident there is someone who has information with regard to this incident and are urging anyone with information to please contact your local RCMP Detachment. If a person wishes to remain anonymous they can forward their information through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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BC Hydro starts smart meter installation By Jonathan Arenson Free Press Staff
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C Hydro have told Fernie City council that residents will not be given the option to opt out of having a smart meter installed. Council passed a resolution in June asking for a moratorium on the smart meter program, or that customers be given an opt out option. Councils in Sparwood and Elkford did not pass resolutions. Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher said that the issue was discussed at length and some council members wanted to pass a resolution while others didn’t. In the end the council decided to let citizens deal with BC Hydro on their own. Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko said that the council decided not to pass a resolution because the precedent was already set when they accepted new wireless water
meters several years ago. BC Hydro maintained its position that there will be no opt out option. More than 50 communities throughout the province have passed resolutions requesting either an opt out option or a moratorium on the smart meters. “They’ve spent billions of dollars to implement this program. They aren’t going to go back on it,” said Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano. BC Hydro began installation of 10,000 meters in the Elk Valley in July and expects to be finished by the end of August. To date, 1.5 million of the proposed 1.87 million smart metres have been installed across the province. Sarina Beran of Sparwood made a presentation to the Fernie council in June, which led to the resolution being passed. “BC Hydro has installed a wireless meter and it invades my right to decide
what goes on in my house,” said Beran. “People have the right to decide what their bodies are exposed to.” Baren was armed with information from the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters. According to the BC Hydro website, the smart meters are active for a total average of one minute per day, which includes the relay of information that may be required for data transmission and coordination between meters. “In relation to health, we rely on the medical authority,” said Cindy Verschoor, communications manager for the smart metering program. ”All the medical authorities, provincial, national and international have confirmed that smart meters are safe.” However, Sharon Noble, director for the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters, said there is not a consensus among public health practitioners.
Hartley Lake Road landslide By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff
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aarten Hart sent us this photo he took of a landslide on Hartley Lake Road
recently. He said the slide is about 80m by 10m and blocks the road completely about 8km west of Hartley Lake. “If you are planning on fishing the Bull River this summer or hunting there this fall, you won’t be able to access the Bull River from Hartley Lake Road,” he wrote.
He said that although it looks like a landslide, it is composed mostly of snow with a layer of duff and dirt insulating it. There are numerous large trees in the slide, which are on the road surface as well. If you are going to head up and over to the Bull River via Hartley Lake road, give the Ministry of Forests and Natural Resources a call at 250-426-1766 before heading out to find out the status of the road.
Maarten’s dirt bike stands in front of Hartley Lake landslide. Photo by Maarten Hart
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Balmer Drive Hill Closure Balmer Drive Hill, Highway 43 to Cariboo Drive, will be closed for repair. Construction will begin on August 13, 2012 and the approximate date of completion is August 26, 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. For more information, please contact Duncan McDonald, Superintendent, Public Works, at 250.865.4025 or dmcdonald@elkford.ca.
Water Conservation The District reminds residents that outdoor water use restrictions are now in effect. Outdoor water use is permitted between the hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 am or 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • August 13th Regular Council Meeting @ 6:00pm • August 27th Regular Council Meeting @ 6:00pm All Regular Council and Committee Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.
Local Government Awareness Week Student Contests During the week of May 20 – 26 2012, the District of Elkford participated in Local Government Awareness Week. In an effort to help youth learn about the vital role local government plays in their day-to-day lives, the District of Elkford held contests for elementary and high school children. The District hosted a “Name the Bear” contest for Elementary School children where the students were asked to provide a name for the Elkford Bear and the reason why they thought the name was appropriate. Staff then sent out a request to Council, asking that they select their three top favourite names from the student submissions that were received. The District received twenty-five entries in total. Based on Council’s votes, the winners are: 1. Samson – submitted by Jered Plotnikoff, Grade 5 2. Buddy – submitted by Stephen Clerihew, Age 11 3. Osborn – submitted by Amber Foster, Grade 4 The District of Elkford also held contests for high school students. The District hosted an “Elkford Is...” Tourism Video Contest for High School students. The District received two submissions for the video contest – one from Jadon Canlas and one from Brandon Frenks. Staff thought that both videos were exceptionally well put together and that both young men did a great job of showing Elkford from their perspective. For these reasons, Staff was unable to identify a clear winner and has decided to award first place to both participants. The student videos will be available on the District of Elkford’s youtube site, DistrictofElkford
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u n g r y Sparwood residents looking for a bite to eat can now visit a mobile food vendor for a meal on the run. The city council recently gave the green light for Yama 2 Go’s solar powered mobile sushi truck to operate at Sparwood’s Chamber of Commerce. In years past, Sparwood had refused to allow mobile food vendors to operate in the city, said Coun. Harold Baytaluke, who wasn’t on council at the time. “The administration was suggesting it is time. With all the activity in town, this is the opportunity for those who can make it to show their wares and see how it goes,” said Baytaluke. Cam Carr, owner of the mobile sushi truck made sure that he had all his ducks in a row
Cam Carr’s Yama2Go mobile solar powered sushi truck sets up at Sparwood’s Chamber of Commerce and Information Centre.
before applying to the council. “I showed them all my insurance, business licenses, incorporations, health certificates, gas certificates and electrical certificates to show them I am all above board,” said Carr, adding that the only stipulation was he leaves the site as he
found it and picks up all the garbage. “I do that anyway.” Upon Carr ’s suggestion, Sparwood is treating his mobile truck as a pilot program, so they could cancel it at any time if they find it is getting out of control. “If they call it a pilot program the city can
mandate it however they see fit, or cancel it at any point,” said Carr, who was reached via telephone while setting up for his first day in Sparwood. Baytaluke liked the idea of a trial program. “At some point we may get more vendors wanting to set up shop than we can fit into that
space so there has to be a program developed to either rotate them or allow certain days for certain operators,” said Baytaluke. Carr came up with the idea for the truck three years ago. “Because we are completely solar powered it took a lot of mathematics and a lot
of research to be able to run these things,” said Carr. “If you looked at 99 per cent of the food trucks out there, they all have a big generator hanging off their back bumper at pretty much peak RPM all day long, and that’s not what we wanted to be.” The reaction to the solar-powered truck
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has been huge, said Carr. “We do a lot of music festivals. The idea that I can go in there and not tax their system at all is a bonus for them. They love it,” said Carr. “It’s good for the environment. It has the lowest footprint of any catering truck that I know of. “
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Somehow, my apartment managed to escape from the mayhem caused by the recent storms. I sat there, watching TV, making a nice hot cup of tea, with my lights on, fairly oblivious to the fact that so many people in the valley were sitting in darkness, hoping BC Hydro would get the lines fixed before all the food in their fridges and freezers was ruined. It’s not exactly a surprise that so many of us rely so heavily on electricity. It always surprises me how quickly power goes out though and that there is no way of stopping this happening. But weather proofing all the power lines would mean putting them all underground. This is obviously a costly procedure, although I can’t help thinking it must be cheaper, in the long run, than sending crews out to work 15-hour shifts every time there is a thunderstorm. But, according to BC Hydro, underground service is about 10 times more expensive than overhead service, and they have about the same service life. Also, when there is a problem with underground lines, it can take much longer to fix, meaning potentially the power outages can last a lot longer. The main cause of the power outages was trees falling on to power lines. BC Hydro say they spent a lot of time managing vegetation to try to reduce this happening. People who have lived in the valley a long time tell me they don’t remember Fernie ever having such wild winds, but it seems like it is a fairly common thing these days, and we need to figure out a way to deal with it. Of course, for now, the best course of action is just to be more prepared for power outages. Thankfully, this power outage happened in the middle of summer, so people could stay in their houses. But if it happened in winter, where would you go? Have a plan of action, and look out for each other. You might be able to load up the car and head to your Mom and Dad’s place for a few nights, but what is your elderly neighbour going to do? Make sure you have a plan and everything you need for the next power outage, and also take the time to check those around you are safe too.
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Letters to the Editor Share the trails In regards to sharing trails, I think we should all look out for ourselves. Whether I’m running or dirt biking on trails I’m always looking out for myself. When running I listen and watch out for others that may run me down, whether it’s a mountain bike, quad,
Gateway Pipeline I strongly agree with the common sense position the provincial government is taking on the Northern Gateway Pipeline project. Job creation and economic development are vital to our province’s future, but as it stands BC bears almost all of the environmental risk from the pipeline project while receiving few of the monetary and other benefits. Over a 30 year period, the Northern
dirt bike or another runner. Same as when I’m on my dirt bike. Running into another bike, truck, quad, person, whatever is going to hurt! Keep your eyes and ears open. If your trail is too crowded or dangerous, find a different trail. Quit whining about sharing trails. Watch out for yourselves. In regards
to environmental damage by trail users, whether hikers, bikers, quadders, 4x4ers, people think a second. In a year all these users combined don’t add up to the environmental damage that industry causes in about one hour of mining or logging etc. In regards to environmental damage done by
Gateway Pipeline is expected to generate $270 billion in revenue. However, of the $81 billion in tax revenue the project would generate, BC would only receive a minor $6.7 billion share or about $223 million per year. A single major oilspill on land or sea could easily cost the province that much or more in environmental cleanup, legal and other compensation costs which would leave us with no financial benefit at all.
The people of this province should not have to bear the considerable risks associated with oil pipelines without commensurate financial benefits and ironclad safeguards for our environment. The province has now set clear terms and conditions for these projects, terms and conditions that are as warranted as they are reasonable and fair. Justina Harris Coquitlam
industry, it is the way of our modern world. Unless you want to live like a caveman, we need these industries to live a modern life. So go out there and work hard and when the work is done go
out there and rip ‘er up and have some fun. That’s the way of modern life. Ken Dmytriw Elkford
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Bright lights, little city By Jonathan Arenson The Free Press Staff
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righter, more energy efficient lights will be installed in downtown Fernie. Fernie’s city council voted to replace the current 175 and 100-watt metal halides with 50-watt LED lights. “The intent of the whole program is to improve the quality of light and reduce energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce maintenance,” said Terry Nelson, senior engineering tech for the city.
LED technology is supposed to be a more directed, brighter light, thus increasing safety while reducing light pollution. Before all the LED light fixtures are installed, there will be a test run on a small section of Second Avenue. This will allow a comparison between the old and new fixtures. The test should be finished by October 15 with the rest of the lights being installed shortly after. Council voted on July 9 to go ahead with Cook’s Electrical’s $80,000 bid. The costs of the retrofit will be covered by the federal gas tax rebate.
The bid includes updating the 400watt pulse start metal halides above the ice surface at Fernie Memorial Arena with 250-watt induction lamps. The new lights are slated for installation before August 13 when the arena opens and will not have to warm up like the halides and will be more energy efficient. In addition, the florescent light fixtures in the majority of Fernie’s public buildings will be replaced with more energy efficient florescent lights including the court house, library, senior drop in centre, chamber of commerce, curling club, and community centre.
Koocanusa Wakesurfing Challenge
OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW at the Historical Village in Eureka, Montana Hwy 93 - South end of Eureka
Sat., Aug 4, 2012 Eureka Montana Quilt Show
406-297-EMQS
www.eurekaquiltshow.com
Qualifier Event #6
2012
August 10 - 12
at Gold Bay... Spectators Welcome!
It’s coming... are you ready? Join us at Lake Koocanusa this summer August 10 - 12th for the first event of its kind in Western Canada, event #6 of the qualifiers in the 2012 World Series of Wake Surfing.
Ready to compete? Downtown will have new LED lights by the end of the year. Photo by Jonathan Arenson
Did You Know? Critical Thinking Critical thinking is a skill that can be developed and practiced, including benefits that range from personal to global. By taking a moment to reflect and even challenge your beliefs and actions, you have already begun the process to be a critical thinker. Facione (2010) provides “IDEAS: A 5-Step Critical Thinking Problem Solving and Decision Making Process” I = IDENTIFY the problem and Set Priorities D = DEEPEN Understanding and Gather Relevant Information E = ENUMERATE (list) Options and Anticipate Consequences A = ASSESS Situation and Make a Preliminary Decision S = SRUTINIZE the Process and Self-Correct As Needed
By practicing critical thinking you decrease your risk of addiction, job loss, financial mismanagement, violence, divorce, academic failure and even more. Acknowledging that change takes time and determination, the amount of energy you put in to change is up to you. However, investing in critical thinking benefits not only you, but those around you. Facione, P.A. (2011). Critical Thinking: What it is and why it counts. California Academic Press, 1-24 Retrieved from www.insightassessment.com/pdf_files/what&why2006.pdf
East Kootenay Addiction Services Society has sponsored this column. The intent of this column is to provide information and to encourage healthy choices. Free, confidential services are available to anyone dealing with their own or someone else’s substance addiction or misuse. For more information contact 250-423-4423, 1-800-644-6144 or visit www.ekass.com
Registrations are now open on our website. The fee for the weekend is just $115 which includes your welcome dinner, warm-up and competition runs and a KWC competitor’s tshirt. Sign up today!
Interested in volunteering? We’d love your help! Either in the lead-up to the weekend or during the event itself (or both). Email info@rmwa.ca for more info on volunteering.
Want to improve your wakesurfing skills?
As one of our fundraising activities, pro rider Dominic Lagace will be offering his coaching services through a camp taking place August 6 – 8. Get him to teach you how to spin, do shuv-its, big airs or help you to put a run together for your next contest. (Open to all ages and all skill levels, including beginners!)
Looking for a sponsorship opportunity? An event of this scale requires the support and contributions of many people and companies and we have lots of opportunities for you to get involved at any level! Check out www.rmwa.ca/sponsors/ for all the details and our full sponsorship package. We thank our current sponsors whose logos appear here and on our website, without whom this competition would not be possible.
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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. The Vogue Theatre Starting Friday, July 27 to Thursday, August 2
The Dark Knight Rises
Brave
Rated: PG 6:30 & 9:30 pm
Rated: G 7:00 & 9:00 pm
is going Digital with high definition projection, 3D capabilities and new screens!
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
THIS WEEK
Bear Corner By Kathy Murray Elk Valley Bear Aware
Bear sightings Fernie • A black bear and two cubs were seen on Dem Bones Trail in Mt. Fernie Provincial Park.
South Country • A black bear was reported passing through the campground at Tie Lake.
Elkford Thursday, July 26 • 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. • Red Cedar Book Club for grades 4 to 7 at Fernie Heritage Library 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. • Fernie Elks Lodge meeting – promoting and supporting community needs. Call 250-423-7536. • Fernie Heritage Library free, drop in program for ages 6 to 10. Join summer student Meredith at the Summer Reading Club, from Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn crazy facts, make new friends and have fun! Call the Fernie Heritage Library or check their website for more information.
Friday, July 27 • 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. • Fernie Heritage Library free, drop in program for ages 6 to 10. Join summer student Meredith at the Summer Reading Club, from Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn crazy facts, make new friends and have fun! Call the Fernie Heritage Library or check their website for more information.
Saturday, July 28 • Fernie Legion meat draw 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fun and Entertaining, All welcome to join us. • Every Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw at Sparwood Legion 4 - 6 p.m. • The Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market at the Baynes Lake Community Centre, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 29 • 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.
• A bear was reported on Balmer Place.
Camping in Bear Country Camp in designated areas where provided and avoid camping near thick brush, animal trails or berry bushes. Keep yourself and your campsite odor free. Set up cooking areas away from your tent and do not keep food, cosmetics or anything with odor in your tent. Store food and garbage in bear resistant canisters if they are available. Wash and store all cooking utensils and dishes immediately after use. Pack out all garbage.
Please report all bear sightings and incidents to the Ministry of Environment 24-hour hotline at 1-877952-7277. For more information, updated bear activity and bear safety please visit bearaware.bc.ca and elkvalleybearaware. wordpress.com or visit us on Facebook.
Monday, July 30 • 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 • Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 1 to 3 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie.
Teck Coal Limited +1 250 425 8325 Tel Elkview Operations +1 250 425-8763 Fax R.R. #1, Highway #3 www.teck.com Sparwood, BC Canada V0B 2G1
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Teck Coal Ltd. – Elkview Operations
APPLICATION
Tuesday, July 31 • 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 Heritage Library free, drop in program for ages 6 to 10. Join summer student Meredith at the Summer Reading Club, from Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn crazy facts, make new friends and have fun! Call the Fernie Heritage Library or check their website for more information.
Wednesday, August 1 • 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 • Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 7 to 9 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie. • Fernie Heritage Library free, drop in program for ages 6 to 10. Join summer student Meredith at the Summer Reading Club, from Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn crazy facts, make new friends and have fun! Call the Fernie Heritage Library or check their website for more information.
For Amendment of a Permit Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act and a Permit Under the Provisions of the Enironmental Management Act PREAMBLE – The purpose of the application is to authorize an effluent and air discharge from a proposed Biochemical Reactor (BCR) Treatment Facility to be constructed on Teck Coal Limited’s Elkview Operations (Elkview) mine site located approximately 3 kilometres east of Sparwood, British Columbia. The BCR Treatment Facility will be constructed near the Bodie and Michel creeks confluence (adjacent to Crowsnest Highway # 3) and is designed to treat and reduce selenium concentrations in water being discharged from mining operations into Michel Creek. As a result of the process to reduce selenium, the treatment facility will generate hydrogen sulphide gas that will be treated with scrubbers prior to being discharged to the air. A monitor will be attached to the scrubber to continuously monitor hydrogen sulphide emissions. Elkview is also requesting authorization to relocate Bodie Creek’s existing permitted water quality monitoring location further downstream on the creek, immediately upstream from the Michel Creek confluence (downstream of the BCR Treatment Facility inlet). I/We Teck Coal Limited – Elkview Operations intends to submit an amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PE-00425, issued August 5, 1971 and last amended January 10, 2008 which authorizes the discharge of effluent from the Elkview coal mining and processing facility. I/We Teck Coal Limited – Elkview Operations intends to submit an amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PA-1807, issued July 23, 1975 and last amended July 5, 2004 which authorizes the discharge of contaminants from the Elkview coal mining and processing facility. The land upon which the facility is situated and the discharges occur is Lot 1, Plan 7590, District Lot 4588; Exhibit K, D.D. 7179, Plan 2050, District Lot 4588; Lot 1, Parcel A, Plan 12311, District Lot 4589; Lot 1 Plan 7590, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, located near the community of Sparwood, British Columbia. The amendment requests that the permits be amended to include the Bodie Creek Biochemical Reactor Treatment Facility as an authorized discharge of effluent and air contaminants. The treatment facility will be located on the eastern banks of Michel Creek immediately downstream of the Bodie Creek confluence. Elkview is applying for authorization to discharge a maximum of 900 m3/day of treated effluent to Michel Creek and variable amounts of hydrogen sulphide gas. Amendments Requested: PE-00425 1. Bodie Creek Biochemical Treatment Facility Maximum flow: 900 m3/day The characteristics of the discharge shall not exceed: Total Suspended Solids of 50 mg/L at the decant point of the sedimentation pond 5 - Day biochemical oxygen demand of 45 milligrams per litre 2. Relocate the permitted water quality monitoring station associated with the discharge from the Bodie Creek Sedimentation Ponds. PA-1807 3. Bodie Creek Biochemical Treatment Facility The maximum authorized rate at which contaminants may be discharged is variable. The characteristics of the discharge shall be equal to or better than: 7.5 micrograms per cubic metre hydrogen sulphide The details of the application are available for viewing at the Cranbrook office of the Ministry of Environment at 205 Industrial Road G, or at the Sparwood Public Library located in Sparwood, British Columbia. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection at the Ministry of Environment, Regional Operations, Kootenay Region, 205 Industrial Road G, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 20th day of July, 2012. Lucy Eykamp Telephone (250) 425-8845 A copy of this application was posted at the site in accordance with the Public Notification Regulation on July 20, 2012.
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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
Dogs in our Community In general, dogs must be on-leash and under the control of a competent person whenever they are off the property they reside on. A dog caught running off-leash and at large will be impounded and taken to the City Dog Pound. Dogs may run off-leash on private property, as long as the area is fenced in. Respecting the rights of your neighbors and ensuring that your dog is not causing problems or bad feelings in the neighborhood is an important aspect of community living: • Barking and roaming dogs can cause tempers to flare, so be a responsible pet owner • Please license your dog(s) annually • Respect the rights of your neighbors and other property owners by cleaning up after your pet and keeping it under control at all times The City of Fernie has two off-leash parks where dogs are permitted to be off leash while still in the control of a competent person - Annex Park between 13th & 15th Street and South of the Fernie Aquatic Centre. Just because these areas are off- leash, don’t forget to: • Clean up after your dog • Be considerate and responsible as you share the off-leash area with others • Keep your dog in sight
The City of Fernie is embarking on an update to our Official Community Plan (OCP) which will align it with the long term vision that has been articulated by the community through the Forever Fernie process. This will also be an opportunity to prioritize the directions from Forever Fernie and encapsulate those directions in the OCP.
It is anticipated the OCP update will take approximately 18 months to complete, with a completion date of November 2013. The OCP Advisory Committee will meet six times throughout this process, and participate in four public events. A copy of the Terms of Reference for the OCP Advisory Committee is posted on the City’s website at www.fernie.ca.
Collaboration and effective consultation is essential to the success of this OCP update process. To help ensure that meaningful input is received, the City is currently creating an OCP Advisory Committee that will provide advice and guidance in the development of the OCP update, support community engagement activities, and review drafts of the OCP update. Members of the community at large representing youth, seniors and families as well as persons with expertise in other sectors such as Resources; Education; Arts and Culture; Business; Environmental Stewardship; Health and Social Services; Land Development, Second Home Owners, and Tourism and Recreation are encouraged to participate in the OCP update process.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a brief biography and short letter to cityhall@fernie.ca expressing your interest in being part of the OCP Advisory Committee. As this will be an advisory committee to Council, Council will need to make the appointments. The City expects that the OCP Advisory Committee will be appointed at the end of July, and that its first meeting will take place during the last week of July. Bruce Lennox Director of Planning City of Fernie
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Keep your
head above water!
The City of Fernie is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor. The Operations Supervisor exercises a high degree of initiative, judgment and authority in the management and operation of the outside Operational and Leisure Services Departments. As a member of the management team, the successful candidate will have worked in the municipal sector or related area and is best known for his/her ability to effectively manage operations, assets and people in a cost effective and customer service oriented manner. For more details visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca and follow the links City Hall / Job Opportunities. Qualified applicants are invited to submit resumes in confidence to: Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services, City of Fernie, Box190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 No later than 4:00 p.m. MDT, on August 8, 2012.
A good residential irrigation system can save a lot of water. A poorly designed one can be a water waster. Insist on references, a warranty and training on proper use and maintenance for maximum water conservation.
Brought to you by The City of Fernie
in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart Initiative For more info: www.cbt.org/watersmart
Leisure Services Department Employment Opportunities The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for several Leisure Service Department Positions. These positions will be part of CUPE Local 2093. • Ticket Taker/Skate Monitor (Arena) • Lifeguard /Instructor I Part-time No Guaranteed Hours • Aquatic Slide Attendant Part –time No Guaranteed Hours Application forms and full detailed job descriptions for these positions can be obtained online at www.fernie.ca Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue PO Box 190 Telephone: 250 423-2225 Fax: 250 423-6608 cam.mertz@fernie.ca
Fernie Aquatic Centre Summer 2012 Swim Schedule July 2 to Septmeber 1, 2012
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Public Swim 6:30am to 1:00pm
* At least one lane of the main pool is available during Public Swim for laps.* * During Public Swim times there may be shared use of the facilites due to organzied instructional programs.*
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As only those short-listed candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest in these positions.
Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2010 Just a reminder to everyone, the use of pesticides is prohibited on City-owned and residential property in the City of Fernie.
For further information regarding control, licensing and impounding of dogs in the City of Fernie stop by City Hall for a copy of Bylaw No. 1995 cited as the Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw or visit www.fernie.ca
The City of Fernie Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2010 regulates the use of non-essential pesticides within the City. The purpose of the bylaw is to reduce the amount of pesticides used for non-essential purposes on outdoor plants and grass as well, prohibits the use of pesticides for maintaining outdoor trees, shrubs, flowers, turf or other ornamental plant.
Enforcement of the bylaw is carried out by the City Bylaw Officer, if you have an animal control complaint; please contact the City of Fernie at 250 423-6817.
Some pesticides are still permitted under this bylaw, to learn more visit: www.fernie. ca for more information on the Bylaw and to get a list of pesticides that you can still use.
Public Swim 3:30 to 8:00pm
* At least one lane of the main pool is available during Public Swim for laps.* * During Public Swim times there may be shared use of the facilites due to organzied instructional programs.*
Water Fit Classes
Active Fit Mon /Wed 8:30 to 9:15am Gentle Fit Tues/Thurs 8:30 to 9:15am Aqua Blast Fri 8:30 to 9:15am
(Something new, different and fun for your Water Fit workout)
Public Swim 2:00 to 8:00pm
Water Slide
Wed /Fri 5;30 to 8:00pm Sat/Sun 2:30 to 8:00pm * Our colossal 150ft water slide is also availabe on request*
$2.50 Swim 7:30 to 8:00pm Daily.
www.fernie.ca / 250*423*4466
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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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to consider a proposed amendment to the District of Sparwood “Official Community Plan No.869, 2001” and “Zoning Bylaw No. 264 1981”. Applicant: District of Sparwood Property affected: 2302 Highway 3 (Lot A DL 4589 KD Plan EPP1729), 2402 Highway 3 (Lot B DL 4589 KD Plan EPP1729) and a portion of Remainder of Lot 1 DL 4589 KD Plan 7590. Council deems it appropriate to amend the Official Community Plan to allow for more industrial areas and rezone the properties detailed above to accommodate both industrial and commercial uses. In general terms, Bylaw 1098 cited as "Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 869, 2002, Amendment Bylaw 1098, 2012" will change the land use of 2302 Highway 3 and the entirety of 2402 Highway 3 from No Land Use Designation and a land use of Commercial to Industrial. In general terms, Bylaw 1099 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1099, 2012” will rezone the following properties: 1. A portion of 2302 Highway 3 from A-1 (Agricultural Land) and M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to M-1 (Light Industrial); 2. 2402 Highway 3 from A-1 (Agricultural Land) to M-1 (Light Industrial); 3. A portion of 2302 Highway 3 from A-1 (Agricultural Land) and M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to C-2 (Highway Commercial); 4. A portion of the property described as Remainder of Lot 1 DL 4589 KD Plan 7590 from A-1 (Agricultural Land) and C-2 (Highway Commercial) All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission on the matters contained within Bylaws 1098 and 1099 at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be sent to the District of Sparwood, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0. Electronic submissions by email should be sent to sparwood@sparwood. ca. Please note that due to potential email issues, all submissions sent by email should be confirmed by phone at the number listed below. These submissions must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 7th, 2012 in order to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address and are considered public information, pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of Council. The above Bylaws and related staff reports and background information may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday excepting Statutory Holidays from July 12, 2012 to August 7th, 2012. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 156 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271. Dated July 15, 2012. Danny Dwyer Director of Planning and Engineering Services
Bid for:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
2012 – Paving Program MMCD Platinum Edition (2009)
Individual contractors, businesses or companies with proven experience and expertise in paving and roadworks programs are invited to submit tenders for the 2012 - Paving Program. Bids will be received in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the name and address of the proponent and the name of the Project: “2012 – Paving Program” and be addressed to Danny Dwyer, Director of Planning and Engineering Services, no later than 2:00 pm (MDT), Thursday, August 2, 2012 (the “Closing Deadline”), at the following address: District of Sparwood - Municipal Office 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 The Work generally comprises of the following approximate quantities: • Asphalt Milling (approx. 40 mm)..........................................................................................66,300 m2 • Hot Mix Asphalt Paving – Overlay Existing Road.............................................................83,100 m2 • Asphalt Millings – Spread...................................................................................................7,700 m2 • Storm Line - Installation......................................................................................................80 m • Concrete Curb & Gutter – Installation................................................................................140 m Copies of the Tender Documents will be available on Wednesday July 18, 2012, 12:00 Noon, MDT at: District of Sparwood Municipal Office - 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0; or Online at BC Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca) or the District of Sparwood Website (www.sparwood.ca) Bids must be accompanied by Security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid Price, payable to the District of Sparwood. Within seven (7) days of contract award notification the contractor must submit a Performance Bond in the amount of 50% of the contract price and a Labour & Materials Bond in the amount of 50% of the contract price. The District Sparwood may decide in its sole discretion that no bid submitted will be accepted and no Contract will be awarded pursuant to this bid process. In that event, all Bidders will be notified and the District Sparwood will have no liability to any Bidder. If the District Sparwood decides to accept a bid and award a Contract, the selection of the successful Bidder will be based on a number of criteria which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to price, completion date and qualification of the Bidder. Receipt of an invitation to bid or receipt and evaluation by the District Sparwood of a bid does not imply that the Bidder is qualified. Inquiries regarding this Project shall be directed to: District of Sparwood District of Sparwood 136 Spruce Avenue 136 Spruce Avenue Box 520 Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Attention: Danny Dwyer Attention: Jen Woodall Director of Planning & Engineering Services Engineering/Planning Assistant II Telephone: (250) 425-6271 Telephone: (250) 425-6271 Email: ddwyer@sparwood.ca Email: jwoodall@sparwood.ca Facsimile: (250) 425-7277 Facsimile: (250) 425-7277
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POSITION: Chief Facility Maintenance Operator DATE OF POSTING: July 17th, 2012 NATURE OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Director of Community & Facility Services the Chief Facility Maintenance Operator is responsible for daily custodial duties and maintenance of Districts buildings, parks, sports fields and recreation facilities. The incumbent plans, schedules and assigns custodial and maintenance tasks and participates in work preformed. The incumbent is responsible for the monitoring and operation of District h-vac systems, arena physical plant, ice surface, pool filtration plant and related equipment, parks, playgrounds and sports fields. They perform repairs and maintenance tasks, plans for and implements a preventative maintenance schedule, reviews and updates maintenance procedures and oversees supplies and equipment inventories. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Be physically fit and able to perform labor-intensive work. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION • Minimum five years related, progressively responsible supervisory experience and operational knowledge of recreation facility maintenance • Management Skills for Supervisors Certificate or equivalent • Arena Ice Makers Certificate • Pool Operator II • Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance, custodial and construction activities and techniques • Extensive knowledge of the principles, functions and operations of heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, pool filtration and related systems • Experience in the use of computer application including DDC systems and energy management. • 5th Class Power Engineer (Refrigeration Endorsement) • Valid Class 5 Drivers License OTHER CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be give to applicants with the following certifications and experience. • Playground Safety Inspection Certification • Risk Management for Recreation Professionals • Journeyman status in Carpentry, Electrical or Plumbing • 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate • Parks and Sports Fields Level I & II • Building service worker Level I, II, & III • First aid and CPR training • Electrical & Mechanical Training • WHIMIS, SCBA, Propane Handlers ticket JOB SPECIFICATIONS Applications with cover letter, attached resume and references will be received by the undersigned until 2:00 p.m. on July 31st, 2012. Applicants will be required to demonstrate required skills and abilities. Wages, benefits and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698. Current hourly rate for this position is $34.16. Duane Lawrence Director of Community and Facility Services District of Sparwood, P.O. Box 669, Sparwood, B.C., Canada, V0B 2G0, Phone (250) 425-0552 Email: recreation@sparwood.bc.ca
TOILET REBATE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM! Does your business have all water friendly low-flush toilets? If not, take advantage of Sparwood’s Toilet Rebate Replacement Program! Just follow the steps below and you will be on your way to contributing to Sparwood’s goal of reducing water use by up to 50% by 2015! 1. Purchase and Install any brand new CSA-approved, 6L or dual flush toilet(s). 2. IMPORTANT: Take the old toilet(s) to the Sparwood Transfer Station. 3. Obtain a signature from an Attendant at the Sparwood Transfer Station confirming that you have dropped off a 13L (or greater) toilet(s) for recycling. 4. Bring Signed Application and Original Receipts to the Main Office, or the Planning Department. 5. Wait for municipality to confirm rebate. A rebate cheque of the amount you paid for the toilet(s) up to $100 per toilet and your original receipt will be sent to you within six (6) weeks. Become a Water Smart Business today! (More detail on website: www.sparwood.ca/watersmart)
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Get ready to rock and Rault at Wapiti By Jonathan Arenson Free Press Staff
Toronto. Playing nearly every instrument on the record himself, Rault was completely invested in the production of the new album, creating something unique, captivating, and timeless. “This is a fairly new thing to play drums on the album and almost every other instrument,” said Rault. “I was recording stuff on my own, so I didn’t have other people around most of the time. I was just practising, trying to make these songs sound cool and it worked out well so we decided to put it out.” Rault’s band will feature Peter Hendrickson on drums, Patrick Michalak
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ichael Rault is bringing his raw, rough sound to the Wapiti Music Festival on August 11. Rault will be in Fernie for the festival on the heels of his second studio album release, Whirlpool, which will be available on July 31 for free on the internet. Those wishing to check out the album can visit www.michaelrault.com. “We wanted more people to hear it. Originally they were intended to be demos but we really liked them so we decided to put them out,” said Rault, who’s originally from Edmonton but makes his home in
on bass, Emily Rault on drums and vocals, and Evan Uschenko on guitar. Rault said he continues to draw inspiration from past musicians such as Little Walter, Lee Dorsey and Bo Diddley. “I’m a big fan of Bo Diddley because of his raw, rhythmic approach to rock and roll. Little things like that sometimes influence what I’m trying to do.” For Wapiti festival-goers who have never heard Rault’s music, he said it is easy to describe. “I just call it rock and roll. It is good music to dance to and a little rough around the edges.” Being an independent musician in Canada is
Sculptures and statues By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff
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ichael Hepher and Paul Reimer are no strangers to collaboration. If you aren’t familiar with the Reconciliation Sculpture at the Cranbrook airport, it is due time you check out the piece. The statue, which symbolizes the past struggles of the Ktunaxa people and their future prosperity, has been on display since 2010. Seeing both styles come together so harmoniously in the creation, it is quite clear that this is not the first project these two talents have worked on together. Stemming from the word used to describe the properties of forged metal, as well as the
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medium of Acrylic, “Plasticity” and its twofold signification unifies the works of Reimer and Hepher flawlessly. Hepher’s work as a visual artist has been featured in many private collections and exhibits throughout Western Canada but his appeal is not limited to Canadian soil. His clientele includes print sales spanning worldwide to Finland, Helsinki and the US. The diversity of his work is fascinating. There are few artists with the ability to master as many mediums as Hepher. In his ability to transfer his vision to canvas (or paper or print) so seamlessly, we get to see inside the mind of Michael Hepher with all works produced. Like Hepher, Reimer’s passion for his art is
unfaltering. For over 22 years, he has been applying his experience and technique in the art of blacksmithing to create a vast variety of pieces from the modest letter opener to a mammoth 700lb sturgeon-nosed steel canoe. Regardless of the size and caliber of his projects, the awareness he has for the lasting quality of iron shows in his attention to detail and design. Join them at the Arts Station on Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m. and see what creations they have come up with to share with Fernie. The exhibition continues until Tuesday, August 28. For more information, contact The Arts Station at 250-423-4842 or info@ theartsstation.com.
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never easy, but Rault keeps on rocking. “I don’t think I have any other options for what I’m going to do. This is the only thing I’m debatably good at,” said Rault. “It always is tough work being a working musician in Canada. Even if you are a big time band it is tough because of the big spaces in between cities. There is a lot of driving, a lot of hard work and not a lot money,” said Rault adding that the good reaction he gets from fans keeps him coming back. Those wishing to volunteer during the weekend can sign up at the festival’s website, wapitimusicfestival.com. There will be a volunteer orientation August 1, 7 p.m. at The Arts Station in Fernie. Volunteers will receive free passes as well as a free festival t-shirt.
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Farmers market season By Anthony Dransfeld Contributor
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aynes Lake is usually a laid back place. That all changes on Saturday mornings during the summer (June 15 through Labour Day weekend) when the Baynes Lake Market springs up at the Lions Hall and Fire Hall Field. Vendors start trickling in about 7 a.m. for the market, which opens at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m, with most of the booths sold out of their wares by then. The best way to describe the Baynes Lake Market would be the word ‘eclectic.’ Organic beef, home made bread
from Fernie (Loaf), stained glass, superb art works, and the very popular fruit and vegetable stand brought in by Centex Market of Kimberley. Baynes Lake Market goers are a diverse group of folk from the Kootenays, Koocanusa Lake, Surveyors Campground, and all the other campgrounds scattered about this beautiful neck of the woods, called the South Country. Baynes Lake residents come out too, as well as Cranbrookians, and Wasa Lake residents who drive down to check out the venue. All told there are probably 40 tents set up in the Oasis.
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The Baynes Lake Lions Club puts on a real nice breakfast at 9 a.m. Dave McIntyre the President of the Lions told me he served up 400 breakfasts on opening day. The breakfast includes home made pancakes, farm eggs, and farmers’ sausage for $5. The market has neat stuff and the prices are very fair. Check it out some time. It is 10 minutes from Jaffray , seven minutes from Koocanusa Lake, and 30 minutes from Fernie. For more information, contact The Arts Station at 250-423-4842 or info@ theartsstation.com.
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Eco field trips wrap with happy kids By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff
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grasslands and forests? Wi l d s i g h t ’ s Classroom With Outdoors! Another season of eco-field trips for Grade 4 to 7 kids has just wrapped up. In the Elk Valley, near-
ly 300 students from Fernie, Sparwood, and Jaffray participated in the field trips in May and June. “Wildsight’s 10 educators just delivered 70 programs to approximately 1,750 kids across the Columbia
Wildsight educator Lee-Anne Walker leads Classroom With Outdoors field trips in the Elk Valley and Crowsnest Pass. Photo by Lee-Anne Walker
Basin,” said Monica Nissen, Wildsight’s Education in the Wild manager. “The trips offer experiential, science-based learning about ecology and help kids connect with wild natural places in the region.” Nissen said this year—the program’s twelfth—has been a great success. The field trips aren’t the beginning or end of the Classroom With Outdoors program, said Nissen. “We provide teachers with pretrip curriculum they can use to introduce their students to the key concepts before we head out for the trips. “We also provide follow-up curriculum. That way, teachers are able to round out the learning and students learn more of the sci-
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backyard or one of the amazing provincial regional or national parks that surround us.” Nissen says Classroom With Outdoors brings science learning to life. “We’re so pleased to support kids in our communities to get outside during the last
weeks of school to learn valuable lessons in a hands-on, experiential way,” Nissen said. “We acknowledge the sponsors who helped us to make this happen, and encourage parents to create opportunities for nature play and discovery throughout the summer months.”
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he Southeast Fire Centre is reminding residents that there is still an open burning prohibition. The ban came into effect on July 13 and will remain in effect until September 19 or until the public is otherwise notified. The public is reminded that, despite rainy conditions and fallen debris caused by recent storms, this prohibition is being enforced across the entire Southeast Fire Centre and prohibits the burning of any waste, slash or other material, the burning of stubble or grass and the use of fireworks or burning barrels of any size or description. Open burning prohibitions are implemented to help prevent human caused wildfires and to protect public safety. Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a
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Good News for Local Communities… with MLA Bill Bennett
1. St Mary’s Indian Band receives $200,000 for their innovative biomass energy (heating) project from the First Nations Clean Energy Fund. Funds will be used to construct thermal heating system utilizing waste wood. Largest grant in the province! 2. Cranbrook & Kimberley receive funds to clean up “Brownfield” sites. Old Tembec sawmill site in Cranbrook receives $109,650; three sites in Kimberley receive $139,506. “Brownfields” are abandoned, vacant, derelict or underutilized commercial/ industrial contaminated sites. Fernie received a grant for its transfer station site last year. 3. Local communities receive grants and traffic fine revenue to assist local tax payers: Cranbrook ($353,640); RDEK ($144,557); Elkford ($334,643); Sparwood ($374,079);Fernie ($393,953). Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca
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Nelson man flying the banner for democracy stopped his bike in the Elk Valley on his way to Ottawa. Garrett Hippy is pedalling 4,036 km in less than 60 days, talking to people about supporting a government of direct democracy in Canada. He is dropping off petitions for people to sign along the way, inviting those in support of direct democracy to sign it. “So far, everyone I have talked to has been in support of it,” he said. He has organised a pro democracy rally in Ottawa for September 15.
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The Rawson’s long Fernie tradition By Jonathan Arenson Free Press Staff
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he Rawson family is celebrating seven generations in Fernie, following the birth of their newest member. The family has lived in Fernie since 1904. The birth of Winston Rawson last fall marks the seventh generation to live in Fernie. The Free Press sat down with Jim Rawson, 75, to discuss his family and their time in Fernie.
Rawson’s grandmother first moved to Fernie in 1904 from England. Rawson’s father was a lineman for the city for a while. In 1939, when Rawson was two, his father was at the top of an electrical pole when it broke. He was unconscious for 18 days. “It damn near killed him. He was never quite the same afterwards. He was lucky to be alive,” said Rawson. Things weren’t easy for Rawson after that,
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who said he was mostly raised on welfare. “Growing up was hard as a kid,” said Rawson, who had several part time jobs as a child including delivering The Free Press. Rawson’s current property is a 40-acre piece of land near Morrissey, which he bought for $4,000 in 1970. His son Ken lives on the property. Grandson Brent, who is Winston’s father, is building his own house on the property. Rawson and his wife Marlene got married in 1960 in the former Michel-Natal. After a six-year stint living in Calgary, the couple moved back to Fernie in 1964. Rawson didn’t have a job or a house when he moved back. “We’ve been married 52 years, “ said Rawson who stopped mid sentence to ask his wife how many arguments they’ve had during their marriage. Marlene responds by
making a big zero with her hand. “That’s because I’m such a nice guy,” said Rawson. Rawson isn’t sure how they’ve managed to avoid arguments. “I have no idea, we just get along, that’s all. And we talk things out.” Throughout the years Rawson said he’s done a little bit of everything for work, including owning an appliance shop, a janitor service, driving a school bus, servicing oil furnaces, and delivering groceries just to name a few. Rawson has seen a lot of changes over the years in Fernie. “At one time everybody knew everybody by name. If you needed to borrow five bucks off somebody you could just stop them in the street and ask. You can’t do that any more.”
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Only repetitive practice will get you to that level of comfort and confidence. From there, you can rely on your natural swing during the game. • Maintain a constant but not too rapid flow between each ball. ‘Speed hitters’ should place their basket a few feet away in order to slow down their rhythm (pace). • Release your grip between each shot, your hands will relax and reduce the risk of fatigue and tension in your
fingers and forearms. • Adopt a positioning routine for each swing, in a practice session or a game situation. • Choose where you practice. Retreat to a quiet area if you are working on a technique that requires more concentration. On the other hand, if you are trying to master a movement that you already know, choose a platform located among others because, as you know, a real game is not played in total silence. • It is actually on the practice range that you must think, reflect, observe, and determine the technique or techniques that need improvement. • The more consistent the training, the more automatic the adjustments. Only repetitive practice will get you to that level of comfort and confidence. From there, you can rely on your natural swing during the game.
Area Golf Tournaments Summer 2012 FERNIE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Wed, July 27th Men’s Special Sat, Aug 11th He/She Tournament
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Lights, camera, action for RT Rice By Steve Jessel Black Press Staff
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hen Ghostrider RobertTye (RT) Rice first heard about the opportunity to take part in a brand-new television series called Hit the Ice, he wasn’t quite sure what to think, but prior to leaving on Saturday (July 21) to begin filming, he said he was excited to take part. “I didn’t know what it was about, or what I’d be doing on it,” Rice explained. “First, I found out it was a TV show, and I’m pretty shy in front of cameras, so I was pretty nervous.” Rice first heard about the reality TV series in April at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Saskatoon where he played for Team BC. Upon returning home to Invermere, he received the invite to participate in the two-week series, which will air on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network in January 2013. Rice told The Valley Echo he was particularly looking forward to learning from the coaches who have signed onto the program,
including a National Hockey League (NHL) veteran with more than 500 games under his belt — former Montreal Canadiens player John Chabot. “Whatever [the coaches] say, you just have to learn from them,” Rice said. “I want to take in as much as I can.” A hockey player since the age of three, Rice spent this last season playing for the Fernie Ghostriders in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL). The Ghostriders were one of the top teams in the league last season, making it all the way to the third round of the playoffs before losing to the eventual champion, the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Rice, a forward, contributed seven goals and 12 assists during the regular season, and said one of the main things he wants to work on this off-season is his speed as being a taller player, he feels like he could become more agile. “I’m looking forward to getting the experience, and getting some different training,” Rice said. “I’ve been training on my own
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program, but there’s always new things that I’d like to learn.” The show itself will feature 20 aboriginal hockey players from across Canada between the ages of 16 and 18 taking part in on- and off-ice training with the help of top-level coaches and current NHL players, including Florida Panthers defenceman Erik Gudbranson. The series will culminate in a game between the invited prospects and an Ottawa all-star team consisting of midget AAA and junior players. This final game is likely to be closely watched by scouts from a variety of leagues, and Rice is hoping he gets his chance to impress. “I just love playing hockey, I’ve always loved it since I was growing up,” Rice said. “The skating, the shooting, the hitting, scoring, team bonding... everything.” Rice said his goal is to one day play in the NHL, and is currently deciding on which Junior A camps he would like to attend. For more information on Hit the Ice, visit their website at www.hittheice.tv.
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tourney in memory of Jen Hickling from Elko, who died last week aged just 33. “Jen loved playing ball,” said her friend, Sara Mitchell. “She was always excited when ball season came around. It was a time for fun, friends, laughs and some wins!” The tourney is being held July 28
and possibly the 29 depending on how many teams register, at the ball fields near the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie. There is a $100 entry fee per team, and all proceeds as well as money raised through a barbecue and raffle will be given directly to Jen’s long term boyfriend, Paul and
their daughter Payton. For more information call Sara Mitchell at 250-430-7433 or Shiann Martin at 250-278-6120. “We hope to see a large turn out to this event to support family and friends through a good day of ball as well as raise cash for a father and daughter,” said Sara.
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â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 1:10 a.m. police saw a vehicle speeding through town. The driver was pulled over and investigated for impaired driving. He was charged with impaired driving and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 3:19 a.m. there was a disturbance at a resi-
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dence. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 6:27 a.m. a white pickup with a flat deck was seen driving erratically and unable to maintain his lane. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 7:19 a.m. there was a false residential alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 9:50 a.m. a large party on Coal Creek Road was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 11:36 a.m. harassment was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Baynes Lake at 12:12 p.m. there was a single vehicle accident when a vehicle hit the ditch. â&#x20AC;˘ In Hosmer at 2:08 p.m. four people on street bikes were passing on double solids and speeding. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 7: 04 p.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 7:31 p.m. vandalism was done to a vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 9:22 p.m. there was a false business alarm.
Monday, June 25 â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 8:59 a.m. a vehicle hit a deer. No injuries were reported.
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â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 9:45 a.m. there was a domestic dispute. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 11:46 a.m. there was a possible child welfare issue. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 2:04 p.m. a found wallet was turned in. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 5:23 p.m. a silver Pontiac Grand Prix was passing on double solid lines and speeding. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 10:31 p.m. a vehicle hit a moose. No injuries were reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 10:46 p.m. people were seen drinking in a public park â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 11:50 p.m. there was a false business alarm.
Tuesday, June 26 â&#x20AC;˘ In Elko at 4:47 a.m. a grey SUV with Alberta plates was reported for driving erratically. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 12:12 p.m. police attended to a wellbeing check. Inquiries were made and all was fine. â&#x20AC;˘ In Grasmere at 3:36 p.m. there was
a disturbance between two men. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 4:29 p.m. fraud was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Baynes Lake at 5:59 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 6:02 p.m. there was an assault. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 7:15 p.m. there was a false business alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 10:24 p.m. threats were reported.
Wednesday, June 27 In Sparwood at 6 a.m. a resident advised police that his house was egged overnight. . Wednesday, June 27
â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 7:47 a.m. there was vandalism to a vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 10:54 a.m. there was a break in at a camper trailer. â&#x20AC;˘ In Baynes Lake at 1:35 p.m. a 2007 Honda Sierra 250 dirt bike was stolen. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood
at 3:14 p.m. there was a single vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 5:59 p.m. an erratic driver was reported.
Thursday, June 28 â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 9:17 a.m. there was a report of vandalism to a business. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 9:48 a.m. a licence plate decal was lost. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 12:03 p.m. two large flower pots were stolen from a residence. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 8:29 p.m. a white pickup with B.C. plates was speeding and skidding through a yard. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 9:48 p.m. a youth was reported missing. The youth returned home later that evening.
Friday, June 29
â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 12:12 a.m. youths were reported to be on the street screaming, yelling and causing a disturbance. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 2:45 a.m. youths were seen throwing rocks at a vehicle.
www.thefreepress.ca • In Elko at 4:16 a.m. a grey pickup was seen driving erratically. • In Fernie at 4:20 p.m. there was a semi pulled over on the road leaking fluid. • In Elkford at 5:24 p.m. a German Shepherd was seen running at large. • In Sparwood at 5:40 p.m. a possible break and enter was reported. • In Fernie at 5:56 p.m. a silver Kia with Alberta plates was seen driving erratically. • In Elkford at 5:44 p.m. a loud party was reported near Bickford Drive. • In Fernie at 6:30 p.m. numerous coolers were stolen from a campground.
• In Roosville at 7:19 p.m. the border reported a vehicle coming through without insurance. The vehicle was located and the driver was unlicenced and uninsured. The driver was charged and the vehicle was towed. • In Sparwood at 7:33 p.m. a small amount of marijuana was seized during a traffic stop. • In Sparwood at 8:29 p.m. several pipes were seen lying near the highway. • In Sparwood at 8:44 p.m. a small amount of drugs was seized from a traffic stop. • In Sparwood at 9:10 p.m. an ATV rolled over near the Line Creek area. Minor injuries were
reported. • In Elkford at 9:27 p.m. there was a breach of court ordered conditions. • In Fernie at 9:40 p.m. two tubs of flowers were stolen from a residence in the Mt Proctor area. • In Elkford at 10:10 p.m. there was a breach of court ordered conditions. • In Fernie at 10:19 p.m. a wellbeing check was requested. • In Elkford at 11:41 p.m. a three day roadside prohibition was issued.
Saturday, June 30 • In Sparwood at 12:01 a.m. a loud party on Wildwood Drive was reported. • In Fernie at 12:43
a.m. a man was seen smashing windows. • In Elkford at 1:06 a.m. a loud party was reported. • In Fernie at 1:50 a.m. youths were seen going through vehicles on Parkland Drive. • In Elkford at 2:48 a.m. several intoxicated individuals were causing a disturbance on Alpine Way. • In Fernie at 9:04 a.m. a motorcycle went off the road. Minor injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 10:35 a.m. a lost motorcycle plate was reported. • In Elkford at 12:46 p.m. a silver SUV with California plates was seen driving erratically.
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• In Fernie at 5:49 p.m. a bike was stolen. The incident was captured on video surveillance. This incident is still under investigation.
was released to their care. • In Fernie at 9:27 p.m. mischief was reported when a truck and trailer drove over the complainant’s grass. • In Hosmer at 10:27 p.m. there was a breach of court ordered conditions. • In Grasmere at 10:34 p.m. a pedestrian was struck in a campground and sustained minor injuries. This incident is still under investigation
In Fernie at 10:33 p.m. there was a report of a single vehicle rollover. The occupants sustained injuries and the driver was investigated for impaired driving.
Sunday, July 1
• In Elkford at 1:07 a.m. youths were seen cutting through private property. • In Sparwood at 1:54 a.m. a large party on Juniper Crescent was reported.
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Sparwood residents receive prestigious medal BLACK ROCK NEWS Jenna Jensen blackrocknews@thefreepress.ca
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t a recent Sparwood Council meeting four Sparwood residents were awarded a prestigious and honourable medal. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her 60 years of service to this country as well as serving to honour significant contributions and selfless acts by Canadians of all ages and walks of life. David Wilks, MP, was at the meeting,
and was honoured to present Ed Ehrler, Edie Holland, Bob Doratty and Veronica Aragones with their medals for outstanding commitment to the community of Sparwood. Ed Ehler was recognized for his dedication and contribution to the Elk Valley as the Sparwood Search and Rescue Manager. Ed was commended for a job well done in all of his search tactics and organization and especially during the trying time when fouryear-old Kienan Hebert was missing. He is known for his kind, calm, and professional demeanor, earning respect from all those who know him. Edie Holland plays a huge part in bringing
smiles to the faces of children through her dedicated volunteer efforts in the Toys for Tots and Angel Tree programs. She selflessly dedicates her time throughout the holiday season sorting toys and ensuring they are matched perfectly to the children receiving them. With extra funds from the program Edie purchases and sorts fresh fruit, vegetables and milk to be given to children whose families use the food bank. Edie has also helped with childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reading programs guaranteeing Sparwood kids get off to the best start possible. WWII veteran Bob Doratty was acknowledged for his years of service to his country and his community. Bob
enlisted in the Canadian Army in June, 1940 in Natal, B.C. He received a Commendation from Field Marshall B.L. Montgomery for outstanding service with his Regimental Branch as Acting Corporal in September 1944, before achieving the rank of Sergeant. Bob married his sweetheart Marie in 1947 and is going on 65 years of marriage. Bob retired from his job as Fireboss after 40 years of service, and received a lifetime membership to the Sparwood Canadian Legion for being a sixty seven year member. Bob was instrumental in establishing both the Golf Club and the new Legion Clubhouse in Sparwood. Humanitarian aid is what Veronica
David Wilks, Veronica Aragones, Bob Doratty, Edie Holland, Ed Ehler. Submitted Photo
Aragones is most known for. Veronica is currently the Mission Director of the Kootenay World Outreach Society, a group she and her late husband founded in 2004 in Sparwood. This local group accepts donations
and fundraises to assist those living in abject poverty in Africa, India, Mexico, the Philippines and Canada. Veronica has also coordinate a child sponsorship program for the past 20 years, allowing students to attend school and
together with the group sent nine large boxes of clothing, toys, tools, sewing materials, food and toiletries to the Philippines, a country being prioritized at this time. Veronica is known for dedicating her life to bettering the lives of others.
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Summer Camp Fun How would you like to spend a week travelling, having all sorts of fun? The following activities are included in our week long camps for children ages 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 years old. For more information or to register please call the Sparwood Leisure Centre 250-425-0552.
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For more information please visit our website at www.sparwood.ca and follow the shortcuts to Employment Opportunities
Strange...But True? Summer Programs SUMMER PRESCHOOL PROGRAM July 3 - August 17 Drop in Program MAXIMUM 24 CHILDREN For children 3 - 5 yrs old (must be at least 3 yrs of age) 5VFTEBZT 8FEOFTEBZT 5IVSTEBZT BOE 'SJEBZT from 9:30 - 11:00 am *This program will start and end at the Sparwood Leisure Centre. SUMMER CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROGRAM July 3 - August 17 Drop in Program MAXIMUM 30 CHILDREN For children 6-9 years old Mondays to Thursdays from 12:00 - 2:00 pm *This program will start and end at the Sparwood Leisure Centre. SUMMER CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROGRAM July 3 - August 17 Drop in Program MAXIMUM 36 CHILDREN For children 10-12 years old Mondays to Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:30 pm *This program will start and end at the Sparwood Leisure Centre. FAB Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s July 13, 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 3, 10, & 17 For children 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 years old
Fridays from 1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 pm 3FHJTUSBUJPO JT SFRVJSFE For more information contact the Sparwood Public Library at 250-425-2299 or email Jim: jb@sparwoodlibrary.ca or call the Sparwood Community & Facility Services at 250-425-0552
Advanced Swim Lessons Water Safety Instructor - WSI 3FRVJSFE GPS UFBDIJOH 3FRVJSFNFOUT .VTU CF ZFBST PME TVDDFTTGVMMZ DPNQMFUFE "84* 5VFTEBZ "VHVTU UP 'SJEBZ "VHVTU 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $250.00 includes manual Standard First Aid 3FRVJSFE GPS /-4 PS &RVJWBMFOU 4VOEBZ "VHVTU BOE .POEBZ "VHVTU 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $135.00 National Lifeguard Service - NLS 5VFTEBZ "VHVTU UP 'SJEBZ "VHVTU and 4BUVSEBZ 4FQUFNCFS BOE 4VOEBZ 4FQUFNCFS 8:30 - 4:30 pm $PTU GPS "MFSU .BOVBM
Summer Red Cross Swim Lessons "U UIF 4QBSXPPE 1PPM SVO GPS POF XFFL sets, and cost $19.00/week for half hour MFTTPOT BOE XFFL GPS POF IPVS lessons. 1MFBTF DPOUBDU UIF 4QBSXPPE $PNNVOJUZ Facility Services for more information at 250-425-0552.
SUMMER POOL SCHEDULE July 1 - September 3, 2012 Red Cross Swim Lessons Mon to Fri 9:30 - 12:00 Noon Early Bird Swim (with lanes) .PO 8FE 'SJ BN Gentle Fit .PO 8FE BN Lane Swim Mon to Fri 12:00 - 1:00 pm Mon to Sun 5:30 - 6:30 pm Family Swim Sunday 12:00 - 2:00 pm Public Swim .PO UP 'SJ QN 6:30 - 9:00 pm 4BUVSEBZ QN 6:30 - 9:00 pm Sunday 2:00 - 6:30 pm FREE Public Swim Fridays 4:00-5:30 pm
SUMMER HOLIDAY HOURS #$ %BZ "VHVTU -BCPVS %BZ 4FQUFNCFS Leisure Centre and Pool Open from 1:00 - 4:00 pm ONLY
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Sparwood energized for new ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gym By Jenna Jensen Black Rock News
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new gym has opened its doors in Sparwood and is designed with ladies in mind. After the doors of Curves closed, regular clients were left with a feeling of loss and decided to do something about it. Bev Kovak, Dawn Wyld, Joan Halverson, Mary Fleming, Dawn Morgan and Bonny Willet chatted and, after learning of a new ladies gym in Fernie opening, decided to get together and do the same. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew when Curves closed down there were a lot of us missing our workouts. We really enjoyed what
Curves was, a private place for women to get together and get fit without having to feel self conscious working out with men. We all decided opening this gym would be a great thing to do, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the Sparwood Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fitness Society was formed,â&#x20AC;? says Society Co-Chair Dawn Wyld. The gym, which is ran by the not for profit society imparts the same ideas as Curves, with a 30 minute routine that works out all muscle groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We purchased the equipment from Rosa Gilmar, former Curves owner, and created a circuit that works out the upper and lower
Bev Kovak demonstrates proper technique on a piece of equipment. Photo by J. Jensen
The gym features a thirty minute rotation, where all muscle groups are used.
Photo by J. Jensen
body muscle groups with recovery periods in between,â&#x20AC;? says Wyld. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This gym is not only a great place to come get a good work out, there is a big social aspect to it as well. Most of the time, there is always someone at the gym so ladies can get together, make friends and share their common fitness goals and other hobbies,â&#x20AC;? says Director, Bev Kovak. Registration is very affordable at a cost of $100 for four months. The gym is open by secure keyless entry seven days a week from five in the morning to 11 at night to accommodate even the busiest of schedules. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We currently have 39 ladies registered and are very optimistic that there will be many more signing up,â&#x20AC;? says
Wyld. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything seems to slow down in the summer months.â&#x20AC;? The society will be spending the next few months actively promoting and advertising the gym, applying for grants to help cover costs and seeking out support from local businesses to help cover the costs of the equipment and other items needed for the gym. Members of the society will be found at the Sparwood BC & NARSA HD Certified
C o m m u n i t y Information and Registration Night coming up in September providing information to all those attending. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some time during the month of September we will have an official grand opening, but the exact date is still left undecided,â&#x20AC;? says Wyld. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We welcome all women to come down and check out the gym and what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about.â&#x20AC;? The gym is located behind Cashtown in
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Employment CLARKE: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Eva Clarke. Eva passed away quietly on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Elk Valley Hospital at the age of 85 years. Eva was born in Neville, Saskatchewan on January 20, 1927 to parents Ida and Frank Schultz. She is survived by her daughters Kerri (Don) MacMillan and Robin (Ervin) Mastin, grandchildren; Peter (Leanne) MacMillan, Scott (Holly) MacMillan and Meghan Mastin and two great granddaughters; Kaia and Quinn MacMillan, as well as her brother-in-law Ray Pahal and family, along with many nieces, nephews and good friends. Eva was predeceased by her husband Bob Clarke, her parents Ida and Frank Schultz and sisters Erna and Pena. Eva was a devoted member of the Royal Canadian Legion where she gave many hours of her time and was heavily involved in many charitable organizations over the years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Cherished Memories â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serenity Chapelâ&#x20AC;? with Lt. Kyla McKenzie ofďŹ ciating. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
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HICKLING: It is with heavy hearts that Jenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family said goodbye to her on July 4, 2012, at the age of 33 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Jen was born on February 20, 1979 in Fernie where she grew up and graduated from Fernie Secondary in 1997. Jenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for her family was endless. Her passion and appreciation for the outdoors was evident as she loved to hunt, ďŹ sh and just be with mother nature. She also loved to play softball and opened her own home based business where she made custom cakes. Jen will be sadly missed by her husband Paul; daughter Payton; sisters Jackie (Jake) Postnikoff, Rylee Hickling; mother Tammy Hickling (Ken Laluk); father Tony Hickling (Laurie Rodriguez); father-in-law Sam Caravetta, brothers-in-law Gerard Caravetta (Jennifer Phillips), Mark Caravetta, grandparents Ken & Carol McConachie, Dorothy Hickling & Else Moosmann, as well as nieces and nephews Cooper, Emmi & Harper Postnikoff and Jordyn & Dreanna Caravetta. She was predeceased by her grandpa Paul Hickling, uncle Chris Hickling and mother-in-law Elsa Caravetta. A memorial service was held on July 11, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Jaffray, with Reverend Trevor Freeman ofďŹ ciating. Eulogy given by Kevin McConachie. Honorary Pallbearers were; Gerard Caravetta, Skyler Greenwood, Jake Postnikoff, Ken McConachie, Kevin McConachie & Garth Baher. The service was followed by a luncheon hosted at the Elko Community Hall. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, a Trust Fund has been set up in Paytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name at the TD Bank in Fernie Branch #9083, Account #6297717. Jenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this extremely difďŹ cult time. Arrangements by Cherished Memories Funeral Service Ltd.
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Welcome to the TransRockies in Fernie
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’d like to extend a warm welcome to Fernie to all competitors, support staff, families and visitors of the TransRockies Challenge.
Welcome to all Teams from around the world as well as all media journalists who have come to cover this exciting event.
It always stirs emotion as competitors line Victoria Avenue to create a vision of beauty in colourful clothing and gear as they begin their physical and mental trial of endurance and strength.
Fernie is proud to host the greatest mountain biking event in the world. We can also boast to have the best mountain bike trail network available and that is one of the reasons why Fernie has been able to continuously host this amazing challenge since it first began 11 years ago.
You will find that local support from business, riders and spectators has allowed this event to
grow into several stages that include the popular Kid’s Bike Rally, the traditional time trial stage with start and finish downtown, the TransFondo, a non-competitive ride to familiarize racers to the TransRockies Challenge that includes biking from downtown to Fernie Alpine Resort and the longest, most competitive climb from FAR’s Longbuster to Island Lake’s Mount Baldy. This year’s competition allows biking enthusiasts with all levels of interest and strength to participate in this exciting challenge. Thanks go to organizer Dan Savage, to the official sponsors and all of the volunteers that help to make this event happen. The City of Fernie is proud to support this event and we are proud to be the hosting City once again. Visitors enjoy your time here; make sure to check out our unique shops and restaurants, our marvellous Aquatic Centre and the many amenities our town offers. Good Luck to all competitors. Mary Giuliano Mayor
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TransRockies – July 28-August 3, 2012 – Official Schedule of Events Registration Registration Location Race Office Open Race Office Location Breakfast Breakfast location Extra Luggage & Bike Box Drop Off Luggage & Bike Box Drop Off Location Race Bag Drop Race Bag Drop Location Bus Transfer to Start Call to Start Race Start Start Location Finish Location First Racers Finish (estimate) Latest Finish TR3/TR4 Solo Awards Presentation TR3/TR4 Solo Awards Location Camp Location Opening Ceremonies and Briefing Opening Ceremonies Location Opening Participant Briefing Opening Participant Briefing Location Dinner and Ceremonies Location Dinner Begins TR7 Team Awards Presentation Next Day Course Briefing Pictures of the Day (photo)
Stage 0 Friday, July 27
Stage 1 Saturday, July 28
Stage 2 Sunday, July 29
Stage 3 Monday, July 30
Stage 4 Tuesday, July 31
Stage 5 Wednesday, August 1
Stage 6 Thursday, August 2
Stage 7 Friday, August 3
2:00PM - 5:00 PM Fernie Community Ctr. 2:00PM - 5:00 PM Fernie Community Ctr. N/A N/A 2:00pm - 5:00 PM Fernie Community Ctr. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Fernie Community Ctr. 6:30 PM - 7:00 pM Fernie Community Ctr. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Fernie Community Ctr. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fernie Victoria Ave. N/A On Your Own N/A Fernie Community Ctr. N/A N/A N/A 8:30 AM 9:00 AM - Noon Fernie Victoria Ave. Fernie Victoria Ave. 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM Fernie Community Ctr. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fernie Community Ctr. 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:10 PM
N/A N/A 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fernie Alpine Resort 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Fernie Community Ctr. N/A Fernie Community Ctr. N/A N/A N/A 8:30 AM 9:00 AM Fernie Victoria Ave. Fernie Alpine Resort 11:15 AM 5:00 PM 3:00 PM Fernie Alpine Resort N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fernie Community Ctr. 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:10 PM
N/A N/A 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Island Lake Lodge 6:30AM - 8:30 AM Fernie Community Ctr. N/A Fernie Community Ctr. N/A N/A N/A 8:30 AM 9:00 AM Fernie Alpine Resort Island Lake Lodge 11:30 AM 5:00 PM 3:00 PM Fernie Alpine Resort N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fernie Community Ctr. 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:05 PM 8:15 PM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM North Fork Rec. Area 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM North Fork-Little Elbow 5:30AM - 7:30 AM Fernie Community Ctr. 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM Fernie Community Ctr. 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM Fernie Community Ctr. 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM North Fork Rec. Area Little Elbow Campground 2:30 PM 6:00 PM 4:00 PM Little Elbow Campground Little Elbow Campground N/A N/A 11:15 AM North Fork Rec. Area Little Elbow Campground 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:10 PM
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STAGE 1 FERNIE TIME TRIAL Saturday, July 28 Distance: Climbing: Checkpoint 1: Checkpoint 2:
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Eleven years of the TransRockies By Angela Treharne
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ore than 200 riders from 15 countries are getting their bikes tuned up in preparation for the premier mountain bike stage race in North America, the annual 2012 TransRockies. The seven-day event will run from Fernie to Canmore from July 28 to August 3 and is set to be bigger and better than ever, celebrating 11 years of epic riding through the Canadian Rockies. The TransRockies has evolved and grown over its 11-year history. It began when founder Chester Fabricius met with a local business group made up of Tourism Fernie and Fernie Chamber Directors. As a result The Fernie TransRockies Society was born and the events team from Europe’s leading stage race, the TransAlps was called in to make the dream a reality. Event Director, Dan Savage, said initially the Canadian terrain proved more challenging than the TransAlps team had anticipated. “They based Stage distances on vertical climb similar to the TransAlps, however it proved to be too great as the terrain and weather here was too challenging. It snowed in the Kananaskis and miles of mud made the riding difficult,” he said. In 2003 Chester was faced with a large
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fire in the Crowsnest area, the forest was closed four days before the race was due to start. The event was going to be canceled; however Paul Attalla, Pat Gilmar and Dan Savage convinced Chester that this could be avoided by making a new route via the Bull River to Elkford. Savage said Elkford welcomed the event, “the riders had a punishing day to Elkford. We had to send two buses to the Bull River to collect the slower riders as the route proved too long. From that year forward Pat Gilmar has been the route director and that was Paul's last year riding the TR (TransRockies).”
“In year five Alberta Parks finally banned the TR from Grizzly terrain which drove the TR to BC with a route from Fernie to Panorama and reverse. However in 2009 with a change of government in Alberta the TR has now returned to the Kananaskis and Canmore.” Savage said although the route has changed and improved over the 11 years the biggest difference is the TR racers who initially looked so out of place in Fernie in 2002 with their racy Lycra outfits, now look like part of the town. He believes the reason the event is such a success is because the City of Fernie has been so supportive and the sponsors
have remained loyal. He said one of the highlights of the event is the annual Kids Bike Rally returning for the sixth year. Kids aged 3 – 8 will be facing a fun and educational bike rally around Fernie’s downtown. It has been a great success in past years and will add to the festivities surrounding the TransRockies. Fernie is the only community to have hosted all 11 TransRockies events. Each year Fernie has hosted a Start or Finish stage and for the first time last year, Fernie hosted the brand new Stage 3. This year it will start at Fernie Alpine Resort and finishing at Island Lake Lodge. This year the route offers more challenging riding, with riders spending three days on Fernie’s worldclass single-track before heading to Kananaskis Country for the redesigned four-day ride through the high country of the Alberta Rockies. Run by the best and most experienced event team in the business, the 2012 TransRockies is going to set the new standard for multi-day biking events with a revised 400km continuous route through the high Canadian Rockies that includes the most singletrack, the biggest mountains, the best and most complete rider support, and a host of new event services like shuttles to local towns and later start times.
STAGE 3 - FERNIE ALPINE TO ISLAND LAKE LODGE Monday, July 30 Distance: Climbing: Checkpoint 1: Checkpoint 2:
31.1 km 2,000 m 14 km 21 km
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STAGE 4 - NORTH FORK TO LITTLE ELBOW Tuesday, July 31 Distance: Climbing: Checkpoint 1:
47.3 km 1,300 m 32 km
Emergency Phone
1-403-874-6360
STAGE 5 - LITTLE ELBOW TO MOOSE MOUNTAIN Wednesday, August 1 Distance: Climbing: Checkpoint 1: Checkpoint 2:
65.8 km 2,100 m 22 km 44 km
Emergency Phone
1-403-874-6360
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STAGE 6 - LITTLE ELBOW TO RAFTER SIX RANCH Thursday, August 2 Distance: Climbing: Checkpoint 1: Checkpoint 2:
71.5 km 2,200 m 23 km 49 km
Emergency Phone
1-403-874-6360
STAGE 7 - RAFTER SIX TO CANMORE Friday, August 3 Distance: Climbing: Checkpoint 1: Checkpoint 2:
45.6 km 1,250 m 21 km 38 km
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1-403-874-6360
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Blackstone Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bike Rally - Ages 3 to 9 By Angela Treharne
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he training wheels will be coming off for the sixth kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bike rally as part of the TransRockies. When 200 riders from 15 countries roll up to the start line in Fernie, they will be facing the beginning of a fun mountain bike ride which includes more singletrack than ever before. At the same time 100 kids aged 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 will be facing a fun and educational bike rally around Fernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 29. Activities on the rally Free Press file photo include a bike check and a chance to accessorize and decorate your ride at Straightline and Fernie Heritage Library; bike safety information at Fernie Fire Dept; nutrition and hydration information at Overwaitea and crafts and face painting at Freshies. This mini-rally has been a great success in past years and will again add to the festivities surrounding the TransRockies. The event is free and is limited to the first 100 kids to register. The rally route takes about one hour and kids must be accompanied by a parent. Registration is at Straightline and entry forms can downloaded at www.fernie.com/transrockies.
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There’s a reason for that. From the spectacular to the every day, we’ve printed it all, every week: our politicians’ plans, the public’s questions, main street businesses on their way up and local careers on their way down. The hottest days and deepest snows. We’ve followed the crimes, punishments, performances and players, our hometown teams’ victories, overseas wars, Canadian news, and B.C. views. Community underdogs who’ve won. And loved ones who’ve lost. After more than a century we’re still doing our very best to do the same. To be the Elk Valley’s newspaper. Your newspaper.
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Stage 3 FINISH Registration
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Fernie, the 11 year host! Stages 1, 2 & 3 July 28, 29 and 30, 2012 Registration and Meals at the Community Centre
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There’s a reason for that. From the spectacular to the every day, we’ve printed it all, every week: our politicians’ plans, the public’s questions, main street businesses on their way up and local careers on their way down. The hottest days and deepest snows. We’ve followed the crimes, punishments, performances and players, our hometown teams’ victories, overseas wars, Canadian news, and B.C. views. Community underdogs who’ve won. And loved ones who’ve lost. After more than a century we’re still doing our very best to do the same. To be the Elk Valley’s newspaper. Your newspaper.
Stage 2 Finish Stage 3 Start
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From the day we printed our very first paper — back in 1898, The Free Press has reported on the events, stories and legends of the Elk Valley. It’s tough to find an area more authentic. Fact is, we’re one of the oldest newspapers in the entire Kootenays.
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Est. 1898
In store specials all weekend – and check out our Fernie T's and Hoodies
For ‘ALL’ your technology needs Networking Infrastructure (Cable & Wireless) PC Sales (Servers, Laptops, Desktops) Retail Store & Service Centre Camera Systems (Analog & IP) Web Design & Hosting VOIP Phone Systems Offsite/Remote Backup Service
p 250.423.1037
www.isosceles.ca 992B 8th Ave., Fernie, B.C.
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Enlightened Asian Cuisine
ISOSCELES BUSINESS SYSTEMS
At location service throughout the East Kootenay!
Open 7 Days a Week, 5:00 - 10:00 pm 931 - 7th Avenue (across from the arena on Highway 3)
250-423-BOWL (2695)
Highlighting Thai, Indian, Japanese and Vietnamese flavours
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Open Daily 10am - 6pm 461A 2nd Avenue, Fernie (250) 423-7016
Best wishes to all the competitors!
IN-STORE SPECIAL
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SAVE 4 DOLLARS 1641 7th Avenue, Fernie
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