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Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Demo Derby in Fernie saw lots of crashing metal, flying mud and sunshine. For more pictures and story, turn to page 18. Visit www.thefreepress.ca for more photos.

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Boy critical after Koocanusa sand accident By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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TARS air ambulance flew a boy to hospital with critical injuries Saturday morning after a sandbank collapsed on him at a Lake Koocanusa

campground. The 11-year-old was playing in the sandbanks at the Gold Bay campground with his nine-year-old brother when a sandbank collapsed. The nine-year-old was

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buried apart from his hand, which was sticking out, and the 11-year-old was completely buried. Sgt. Lorne Craig from the Elk Valley RCMP said the family, from Wasa, had been camping at the campground,

and the mother was nearby at the time of the accident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The children were not unsupervised, so this really isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a police matter,â&#x20AC;? he said. Bighorn Helicopters took the boy from the scene to

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hospital in Fernie where STARS picked him up and flew him to the Alberta Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. STARS spokesman David Fairbanks said the boy was stable but his injuries were critical.

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Back to school in the Elk Valley By Jenna Jensen Contributor

ids, teens and parents begin to get back into the school routine across the Elk Valley, as students headed to their first day back to class on Tuesday. With loaded backpacks and early morning beginnings, some children were excited to get back to school, while others were sad to see their summer fun come to an end. For parents a couple months out of practice, getting back into school routine will take a bit of getting used to this and the coming week. But for those going from a house full of kids, to an empty one during the day, the silence will be both sad and welcomed I'm sure. It is not only parents and kids that need to get used to old routines, motorists especially

Grade 5 students at Frank J. Mitchell empty their backpacks and prepare for a busy first day of school. Photo by J. Jensen

need to be highly alert and use caution as school bus routes begin and kids are running out and about.

As back to school routines begin, The Free Press wishes everyone a great, fun and safe school year.

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All smiles on the first day back at Isabella Dicken Elementary in Fernie. Photo by N. Liebermann

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Fernie’s old red barn Making steady progress gets freshened up at Heaven’s Gate resort By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

ernie’s historic red barn is getting a new paint job. The barn and property located on Cokato Road are a well know local landmark with a history dating back to the early 1900’s. Originally operated as a dairy farm by the Anderson family, the barn has passed through just a handful of owners and was recently bought by the owner of Fernie Real Estate, Todd Fyfe. “Our desire to be out there was to have an acreage, build a house on an acreage, and take advantage

of the views,” remarked Fyfe. “My daughter and my wife are interested in horses so we will probably keep a couple of horses on the property.” Since purchasing the property around nine months ago, Fyfe has already repaired windows, doors, and siding on the barn, and is now in the process of repainting it. “We’re going to try to hold on to the heritage of the area and of the barn,” Fyfe said. “I don’t have any concrete plans but I know I want to preserve it. I’m probably not going to renovate it and restore it 100 per cent, but just preserve what is there.”

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

ernie’s newest mountain facility and community, Heaven’s Gate, is becoming a reality. The project is in the works, with the first phase of investment planned for the end of this month. The closing date for the purchase of roughly 4,750 acres of land, within and adjacent to the City of Fernie, will be on or before September 28.

Heaven’s Gate will include Fernie’s second ski resort, with a high-speed gondola connecting the downtown area to the summit of Fernie Ridge. Some of the other planned facilities for the site include a conference centre, hotel accommodations, and commercial and residential housing. The project is being led by Craig McLeod, founder of Evolve Resort Group, Roi Bannerman, founder of a non-profit ministry, and

Fernie’s historic red barn gets a paint job.

Heiko Socher, former owner and operator of Fernie Alpine Resort. While the team hasn’t unveiled the next steps following the upcoming purchase of land, the project is moving forward. “We’re still working away and making progress,” remarked McLeod. From skiing and snowboarding to hiking and sight seeing, Heaven’s Gate is working to offer a wide range of year round activities once the project is complete.

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Teck advises public on backcountry safety guidelines By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

eck is issuing a backcountry safety warning following a recent incident between an ATV rider and a Teck employee. Manager, Community and Governmental Affairs at Teck, Nic Milligan, explained a member of the public was attempting to drive his ATV down a road near an active drilling site. A Teck staff member stopped the man and suggested he take an alternative route because of rocks on the road. Milligan said the member of the public became upset and

aggressive towards the Teck personnel. “Our staff member stopped the situation escalating and the member of the public eventually took a safe route out, but we want to make it clear that our priority is the safety of the public and of our workers,” Milligan commented. The incident took place on privately owned property where Teck is currently drilling and conducting environmental baseline assessments between Marten Ridge and Wheeler Ridge. The site is in the beginning stages of exploration for a possible new

coal operation. Teck is now reissuing backcountry safety guidelines to remind the public what they should be doing to keep themselves and Teck employees safe: - Let the field supervisor know you are in the area by calling the cell number on signs at the boundary of the active work area, or approaching a field team member. Find out where work sites are and where is safe for you to travel. - Follow safety instructions given by Teck staff, which may include avoiding local areas

where activities may put you or Teck workers at risk. Failure to follow instructions may result in loss of access privileges to everyone. - Expect to see increased traffic, slow down on blind corners and when passing workers. - Do not travel past heavy machinery at drill sites; be aware there may be loose rocks or debris. - There will be up to 50 people working, including up to 20 people carrying out environmental baseline testing on foot and in dense vegetation. Drive slowly past workers. Hunters, be aware

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of workers’ relative location to you and point guns or bows away. “We really want to work with responsible backcountry users to help facilitate access in the area, access that they can perform safely and that doesn’t jeopardize our personnel working in the area,” said Milligan. “If there are persistent issues we’ll be forced to close the site, which we really don’t want to do. We very much respect the history of backcountry in the area and we’re happy to work with them if they’re happy to work with us.”

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Loaf unveils bigger and better location By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

oaf Bakery and Restaurant opened its doors to a brand new, downtown Fernie location on Thursday. Although the lunch rush was particularly busy, there was a constant stream of customers throughout the day, some sitting down to enjoy a meal, and others just popping in to pick up a fresh loaf of bread. The new location on Second Avenue has been a work in progress for several months and owner of Loaf, Phil Gadd,

couldn’t be happier opening day has finally arrived. “It’s exceeded mine and Claire’s, my wife’s, expectations. It’s been phenomenal just getting to this point, the last few days have been pretty stressful, but everyone pitched in to get us open.” Gadd remarked, “It’s been crazy. It’s been really, really, really bonkers to be honest. Kind of busier than we thought it would be. There’s lots of little teething problems, but on the whole I think it went really well.” Gadd came to Fernie from London, England for the first time in 2004 with the Non-Stop skiing

program. Just a few years later, he and his young family decided to make the big move over. “What brought me here in the first place is my love of snow and the closeness to the mountains,” said Gadd. “We came up with the bakery idea and we knew Fernie, from coming here for a while, didn’t have a bakery. So we thought we’d give it a go.” When a new, larger location became a possibility, Gadd said the timing was just right. “We wanted to expand. I mean I’ve always wanted to try the restaurant thing out and Billy Woodford, our head chef, he’s just

Fresh baked bread on display at Loaf Bakery and Restaurant.

an awesome guy,” he said. “He’s got some great stuff to showcase here as well and it just felt like the right thing to do.” Gadd believes the additional space will help Loaf, and Fernie respectively, continue to evolve. “It’s just awesome, for the business and for Fernie. I really want to help Fernie establish itself as a real resort town. It needed something like this and I

Bigger location means a bigger selection of baked goods.

A busy first day at Loaf’s new location in downtown Fernie.

Rhys Coppens, age 20 was on a ski trip on March 21st, 2010 when he was found unconscious in a small space between two buildings outside a bar in Fernie around 2:25 a.m. Suffering from numerous injuries, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving in hospital. If you have any information please contact the local RCMP at (250) 423-4404 or anonymous tips call crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

think there’s definitely a spot for it for sure.” Along with its new location, Loaf is also offering a revamped evening menu, more beverage options, and extended hours. Gadd is now on the hunt for a few more staff to help run the bigger bakery, including kitchen assistants, line cooks, and front of house staff.

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Grow set to grow! By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

row, Fernie’s children’s and maternity store, is on the move. In just a couple of months Grow will take over the main floor of the old Livery building located at 701

Second Avenue. Store owner, Melissa McKay, said having twice the space of their current downtown location is just what Grow needs. “We’ve been stacking things and are not able to display everything. It was definitely time to go big,” commented McKay. “And

Grow’s current location on Second Avenue.

our lease was up so it’s very convenient timing.” The space was previously occupied by furniture store, Livery Home. Grow will continue to operate at their existing store right up until they open for business in their new location on November 1.

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Fernie Splash park opening day postponed By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

riginally set to open Labour Day weekend, an official grand opening for the Fernie splash park is still in the works. Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services for the City of Fernie, said he’s anticipating construction to be complete by September 24, but there is still no

concrete date for when the park will be open to the public. “I’ve been in talks this week with the project manager and she hasn’t been able to provide a firm update on when the substantial completion will be,” said Mertz. There have been a few construction delays that have contributed to the park not opening on the

date originally scheduled. Mertz commented, “It’s just coordinating the complexities of the project at this point, but at least we’re going to have it done properly at the end of the day,” While the goal is to have a grand opening in the last week of September, Mertz said there is a possibility the splash park won’t be open until next spring.

Joanne Wilton to receive Champion for Literacy award By Jenna Jensen Contributor

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parwood resident and member of council Joanne Wilton will soon be receiving a prestigious literary award to honour her commitment and contribution to the community. In honour of International Literacy Day on September 8, the Elk Valley Community Literacy Advisory Council will be presenting Joanne Wilton, former Assistant Librarian at the Sparwood Public Library, with the Champion for Literacy Award. This award is the first annual award to be presented in the Elk Valley and is given to an individual or group who has a commitment to literacy, shows innovation and creativity which inspires others to learn and is a strong community advocate for literacy. The Columbia Basin

Alliance for Literacy sought nominations through the summer months and recently, the Community Literacy Advisory Council chose Wilton as the winner of the award. "Joanne’s dedication to literacy in Sparwood has made a huge impact on her community," says Leah Wilkie, Community Literacy Coordinator. "Through her work at the Sparwood Public Library from 2005 to 2012, she was able to spearhead many different programs such as Seniors’ Computers, Book and Movie Club, peer tutoring, HOP, Move, Computer Fun, an Environmental Club, an after school program, a massive summer program, and the ever popular Spooktacular. She has also been very involved in many committees including the Early Childhood Development

Committee, the Treehouse Daycare, the Community Literacy Advisory Council (District Literacy Plan), and Guider, Commissioner and Area Commissioner for Girl Guides of Canada," says Wilkie. Though Joanne has now changed career paths, her contributions to literacy in the Elk Valley continue through her work as a District of Sparwood councillor, and carry on as her passion for literacy continues with everything she does. On September 6, two days before International Literacy Day, a celebration will be held at the Sparwood curling rink during the community information and registration night to honour Joanne’s efforts. The community is invited to join in recognizing Wilton with a short award presentation, followed by coffee and cake.

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The demo derby has got to be one of the biggest days of the year in Fernie. What other day do so many people embrace so enthusiastically? My friends and I decided we should get into the spirit by dressing up in our best â&#x20AC;&#x153;white trashâ&#x20AC;? attire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; although my friend Heather kindly pointed out that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ang doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to dress up for derby. She just gets dressed.â&#x20AC;? Thanks mate. We donned our denim, plaid and trucker caps and headed over to watch the action. We were definitely not the only ones who had the same idea. It was literally, a sea of mud splattered flannel there. The venue was different this year and, I think, even better than the old one. Certainly it was a demo derby with the best backdrop you will probably ever see anywhere. Thankfully, the owners of the land stepped up and let the Lions Club hold the derby there, otherwise this year the Lions Club may not have been able to hold their biggest fundraiser of the year. It is a shame the City is not able to offer them a permanent venue. As it is, they can use this land until the owners want to start developing it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then the Lions Club will be back to looking for somewhere new again. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think everyone who attended the derby even realised that the event is a fundraiser for the Lions. The Lions Club are an amazing group of people who fundraise tirelessly to help out groups within our communities. Almost all the money they raise stays local, and the majority helps out with kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; groups such as the skating club, ski club and girl guides. They donate money to the Salvation Army to help people in need, and to STARS to make sure this important air ambulance service keeps helping those who need it. The demo derby was great fun, and I was really happy so many locals and out-of-towners all came out to a big community event, even if they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realise they were supporting a cause. But the day is really all about those volunteers that stamped hands, set up the bleachers, sold beer tickets and t-shirts, and made sure everything ran so well. Thanks so much to all of you.

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Letters to the Editor Disappointed in river users Since I was a child I have considered myself fortunate to have lived within sight of the Rocky Mountains. I am able to spend my summers here, to enjoy many outdoor activities, especially those on water. Last year we began river canoeing, and have enjoyed a few trips on Class I/II rivers. On Sunday, August 26, we decided to try the Elk River, from the Morrissey Bridge crossing to Elko. The trip was phenomenal until we became wedged under a deadhead near the power lines. We contacted family members for help, but had to trudge three miles to meet them on the Morrissey Road. By the time we returned with ropes and extra

muscle, someone had tried to salvage the canoe, which bent the canoe in half, took our paddles, and left a length of rope attached. The canoe is now a write-off. I am extremely disappointed, and feel betrayed. The original damage to our canoe was due to our inexperience. The bent canoe and missing paddles were the result of so-called sportsmen who are without honour, and lack the values I learned growing up in the East Kootenays. It will be a long time before we can afford to purchase another canoe. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m saddened that I cannot trust fellow outdoor enthusiasts in this area. I hope the new owners of our paddles enjoy the same misfortune we did.

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Fernie council relieves CAO to move in a ‘different direction’ By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ork is now underway on three safety enhancement projects that will result in improved safety for East Kootenay residents and travellers. The three highway improvement projects are funded through the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s community safety program and include the following: • Improve highway curve delineation and barrier reflectors on Highway 3 between Sparwood and the Alberta border. In addition, install an open/closed sign for eastbound traffic at the intersection of

Highway 3 and Highway 43 in Sparwood so motorists have a safe place to stop should Highway 3 be closed. • Purchase two trailer mounted speed readers for use in various locations around the Fernie area. Speed reader boards increase the safety of pedestrians and the travelling public by advising motorists when they are travelling too fast. • Construct southbound acceleration and deceleration lanes at the intersection of Highway 43 and Sparwood Heights Drive to improve safety for vehicles entering or leaving the highway. These intersection improvements in Sparwood will provide increased safety,

mobility, and reliability for all users, including local traffic to access the Whiskey Jack resort community and Whiskey Jack golf course. “These are just the kinds of safety improvements we could use on our highways in the East Kootenays. I know we’re pretty good drivers out here, but a little added visibility, speed reminders and acceleration lanes will definitely benefit the travelling public,” said Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. Work on these projects will be complete in September. Follow the work of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure online at www.tranbc.ca.

Bear Corner By Kathy Murray Elk Valley Bear Aware

nsecured garbage throughout Elk Valley communities has resulted in the death of a bear in Elkford. We have chosen to live in Bear Country. With that choice comes a responsibility to ensure peaceful coexistence. Bears will continue to pass though our communities. It is our responsibility to store garbage indoors and secure other attractants so that bears are not baited into our back yards which inevitably leads to bears posing a threat to public safety and their destruction. Recent bear sightings:

Fernie • A sow and two cubs have been seen on the dike trail by the Leroux Mansion and the Jehovahs Witness Hall. • A black bear was reported in James White Park.

• A grizzly bear was seen by the falls in Mt Fernie Provincial Park.

ernie council has stated former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Allan Chabot, is no longer working with the City because council is moving in a different direction. It was announced on Friday, August 24, that Chabot would no longer serve as the CAO for the City of Fernie. “Mr. Chabot has been relieved of his duties in accordance with

the terms of his contract and the Community Charter,” said Mary Giuliano, mayor of Fernie. “Council has decided to go into a different direction and philosophy.” Council has appointed current Director of Financial and Computer Services for the City, Jim Hendricks, to fill in as the acting CAO until the position has been filled. They expect to find a permanent replacement within three or four months.

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Elkford • A bear that was repeatedly accessing garbage had to be trapped and destroyed at the Chauncy Apartments. Another trap has been set at the campground as there are several other bears in town foraging through residential district garbage containers routinely stored outdoors. The Conservation Officers, Bylaw Officer, Fire Chief and Bear Aware have been using non-lethal bear management techniques to attempt to move bears out of town. Unfortunately, most residents are still storing garbage outside their garage, under the carport, in the backyard or on the deck which is an open invitation for bears to access an easy meal. Removing (killing or relocating) bears does not solve the problem. As long as there is garbage, there

will be bears. Storing garbage indoors and managing other attractants is a proven method of preventing human bear conflict. Make it your responsibility to bear proof your property today which will result in a safer and cleaner community for people and prevent the needless destruction of bears. A grizzly bear has ripped the doors off chicken coops and killed chickens on Hwy 43. The coops were not secured by electric fencing. Please report all bear sightings and incidents to the Ministry of Environment 24-hour hotline at 1-877-9527277. For more information, updated bear activity and bear safety please visit bearaware. bc.ca and elkvalleybearaware. wordpress.com or visit us on Facebook.

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1. Out of a cabinet of eighteen ministers, only 3 have indicated they are reƟring: Falcon, AbboƩ & McNeil, hardly a mass exodus. In 2009, a total of six ministers leŌ, including Finance Minister, Carole Taylor. In 2005, five ministers reƟred. 2. In each elecƟon cycle, reƟrements provide an opportunity for new blood &renewal, which is crucial for any poliƟcal party. Those leaving will be replaced by able individuals. 3. Our BC Liberal membership has always recruited and elected capable MLAs who play strong, leadership roles in government. The Premier has a talented roster to choose from in appoinƟng a cabinet. When you look at the skills, experience and talents of our team compared to the NDP team, there’s no contest.

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THIS WEEK Thursday, September 6 • 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. • Community Weed Tour. Join the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council to learn about terrestrial and aquatic invasive species, the threat they pose to our area and what is being done about it. For more information call 1-888-55EKIPC or coordinator@ekipc.com

Friday, September 7 • 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.

Saturday, September 8 • 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.

Sunday, September 9 • 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. • Pancake breakfast at Elko

Community Hall. $7. 9 a.m. to noon. Everyone welcome.

Monday, September 10 • Mahjong at Seniors Drop in centre, Fernie, every Monday at 7 p.m. • Dominoes at Seniors Drop in centre, Fernie, every Monday at 1 p.m. • Fernie Chamber Orchestra meets every Monday at 7 p.m. Musicians of all abilities are welcome. For more info call Yolaine at 250-423-7825 or wyhames@gmail.com • Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 1 to 3 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie.

• 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. • Fernie Elks Lodge meeting – promoting and supporting community needs. Call 250-423-7536. • Red Cedar Book Club for grades 4 to 7 at Fernie Heritage Library 6:30

n August 9, the District of Sparwood warmly welcomed dignitaries Consul General Hideki Ito and Consul for Cultural Affairs Tetsuya Isono from the Japanese Consulate in Vancouver who came to visit, and thank Sparwood for all its support after the 2011 earthquake that devastated Japan. "My recent focus has been on visiting cities in our area of service, namely British Columbia and the Yukon, which have twin relations with Japanese cities. There are 34 cities in BC and one in the Yukon with sister cities in Japan," said Consul General Ito. "I have been aware of the important

role that those relationships play in strengthening the bonds between Canada and Japan. Since the Great East Japan earthquake, my understanding of the value of these sister-city connections has been further confirmed as I have witnessed the part they played in supporting the disaster struck region, and I have been taking as much time as possible to visit those sister-cities and meet with their mayors and sister-city committee members,” Consul General Ito commented. Shorty after the news of the earthquake, the District of Sparwood sent their wishes of support in a letter and some money to assist with aid. “We were delighted to welcome Consul General Ito and Consul for Cultural Affairs Isono to

our beautiful community,” says Mayor Lois Halko. “Council was pleased to have the opportunity to meet, and discuss ways to strengthen our relationship with our sister city Kamisunagawa. It was very kind of them to come, and to personally give their thanks,” says Halko. Members of council met with Consul General Ito and Consul for Cultural Affairs Isono at the District Office, enjoyed a giant cupcake, created by Sparwood's Crumbs Cakery in the design of the combination of a Canadian and Japanese flag, stopped for a visit at the Titan and ended their day with a tour of Lilac Terrace and Fire Hall #1. The return trip included a stop at St. Mary’s Band Office to meet with Chief Cheryl Casimer.

Tuesday, September 11 • 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 after school program, ages 6-9. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Lego and Fairytales.

Councillor Sharon Fraser, Councillor Margaret McKie, Consul General Ito, Mayor Halko, Consul for Cultural Affairs Isono, Councillor Joanne Wilton, Councillor Ron (Sonny) Saad, and CAO Terry Melcer pose for a picture in front of the giant cupcake created by Amy Cardozo at Crumbs Cakery.

Photo by Scott Manjak

Wednesday, September 12 • 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 after school program, ages 6 – 9. 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Hello! I’m your body – Funny facts, Parts and Experiments to learn more about the amazing body that you live in. Pre-register for this program.

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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

Fernie Aquatic Centre - Fall Programs 250 Pine Ave. Red Cross Standard First Aid Sept 22, 23 Bronze Medallion Sept 28, 29, 30 Bronze Cross Oct 19, 20, 21 Fall Schedule Public & Lane Swim Times Monday through to Friday 6:30 am – 1;00 pm & 3:30 – 8:00 pm Saturdays & Sundays 2:00 – 8:00 pm Waterslide Monday to Friday 4:30 – 6:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 3:30 – 8:00 pm Aquatic Fitness Classes ActiveFit Class Mon - Wed – Fri 8:30 – 9:15 am GentleFit Classes Tue – Thurs – Fri 10:30 – 11:15 am Fall Red Cross Lessons are now open for registration. Call 250 423 4466 ext “0”

Regular Scheduled hours for City Hall 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays) Will resume on Tuesday, September 4, 2012

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION (Lease) Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to dispose of an interest in land, being the entering into of a lease for a portion of the Max Turyk Community Centre (Lot 1 District Lot 4588 Kootenay District Plan 10777), specifically Room #1 comprising of 734.64 square feet, with the Creative Energy Arts Factory, for a term of 8 months, commencing on September 1st, 2012. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is the initial sum of $4,897.60 per year. This is the second of two notices, dated the 6th day of September 2012. Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services

Wildlife in the City: Skunks

Skunks have adapted well to life in the city, because food and shelter are plentiful, and natural predators are limited. These animals have the same basic needs as humans – food, water, and shelter, which can cause problems for property owners and residents. They are attracted to spaces under porches, sheds, woodpiles, rocks or debris, garbage, pet food and open composts. Garbage, compost and pet food can provide a real feast for skunks. Once skunks find a food source, they will continue to return. Removing a skunk without repairing or attending to the attractants creates an opportunity for other skunks to move in. The following preventative measures will help decrease the likehood of an encounter: • Removing attractants from the vicinity of your home will decrease the likehood of an encounter • Feed your pets indoors and lock pet doors at night • Storing garbage in bins and keeping it inside a garage until the morning of pick up and /or using a repellent like oil of mustard or mothballs in the bottom of the garbage, fitting garbage cans with tight lids and secure the can so they can’t be tipped over as well using enclosed –style composters are all good ways to deter a visit from these critters.

You’re first in line Fall Registration Fair Don’t miss out on an easy and convenient way to register for fall and winter programs in Fernie. Come out to the Fernie Community Centre September 5th & 6th, 2012 from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM to register for City Programs like gymnastics, and swimming lessons. Community Programs include minor hockey, figure skating, dance, music, Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pre-School Programs and much more.

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CITY OF FERNIE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The City of Fernie is inviting applications to fill the permanent position of Planning Technician. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of local government land use planning matters. Responsibilities will include responding to land use inquiries, reviewing development applications, preparing public notices, writing reports and correspondence, administering land use bylaws, reviewing subdivision applications, attending Design Review Panel, Council and other meetings as required and occasionally generating mapping and computer graphics. The City has just commenced an update to the Official Community Plan and this is an excellent opportunity to put your knowledge, energy and style into shaping the future of Fernie. This is a union position, reporting to the Director of Planning. The preferred candidate will have a technical diploma or degree in Land Use Planning, Geography, Urban Studies or related field from a recognized institution as well as two to three years experience in a local government land use or development planning environment. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and G.I.S. applications will be a

definite asset. In addition to the above qualifications, the preferred candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and will be energetic, enthusiastic, well organized and able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with the public, consultants, contractors and internal staff. A valid BC Driver’s Licence is required. The current rate of pay for this position is $32.99 per hour (2011) plus benefits. The position has a Monday to Friday, 40 hour work week. Letters of interest and résumés including references are to be submitted in confidence by mail, fax or email to: Bruce Lennox, Director of Planning P.O. Box 190 501-3rd Avenue Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Phone: (250) 423-2258 Fax: (250) 423-3034 email: bruce.lennox@fernie.ca Applications will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2012.

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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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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE ON A SELECT COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL, REVIEWING SNOW REMOVAL POLICIES The Select Committee of Council is established under Section 142 of the Community Charter. It has been formed to review the Public Works snow and ice policies or procedures. The District is seeking two (2) representatives from the public-at-large. The two (2) positions will be appointed until the work is completed, which is expected to be later this fall. Interested individuals are invited to submit a completed Volunteer Application Form available at the District Office (136 Spruce Avenue) or on the District’s website at www.sparwood.ca. Applications from the public-at large will be accepted at the District Office, attention Raeleen Manjak, or by email at rmanjak@sparwood.ca no later than September 10, 2012 at 4:00 pm local time.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LIAISON

Situated in the south east corner of BC, Sparwood is a family-friendly Rocky Mountain community nestled in the heart of BC's Elk Valley. Approximately 4,000 residents call Sparwood home. As a result of a robust mining industry (Teck Coal), Sparwood is experiencing growth pressures in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Applications are currently being received from energetic, entrepreneurial, professional leaders for a two year (minimum of 24 hours per week) contract position, of Business Development Liaison. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Business Development Liaison is responsible for facilitating and promoting economic development in Sparwood. The ideal candidate will have the ability to act strategically, in a political and community service environment. Key responsibilities: • facilitate the development of a community economic development strategy; • conduct a comprehensive business inventory survey; • establish goals and targets for business development; • assists with the implementation of strategies that support and encourage the expansion and diversification of the existing business sector in support of continued industrial and retail growth;

NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS “PARK CLOSURE BYLAW 1097, 2012” Notice is hereby given that the District of Sparwood intends to adopt Park Closure Bylaw 1097, 2012. This bylaw would authorize the closure of park on a portion of Remainder A District Lot 9488 Kootenay District Plan EPP4884, shown on Reference Plan EPP21453. The area of park closure is shown outlined in bold on the map below. Council may adopt the bylaw unless at least 10% of electors of the District of Sparwood sign elector response forms and submit them to the District by the deadline of 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. If 10% of the electors sign and submit elector response forms by the deadline, Council may not proceed with the bylaw unless the bylaw receives assent of the electors in a voting proceeding. The District estimates that 280 is the total number of eligible electors who would need to submit signed elector response forms in order to prevent the District from adopting Park Closure Bylaw 1097, 2012 without assent of the electors.

• prepares quarterly reports for Council on activities and initiatives;

For the elector response form to count, it must be submitted in person, or by mail and received by the District no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Original signatures are required. The elector response forms may not be returned by email or by fax.

• identifies and researches grant opportunities and prepares applications;

Forms are available online at www.sparwood.ca, in person at the District Office, or by phone (250.425.6271).

• provides input on budget preparation;

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• assist in the development of strategic partnerships and liaise with representatives of business, industry and government organizations; • work with the business community and Planning and Administration staff in the implementation of • a tax revitalization program for the downtown core; • respond to inquiries and provide information about the community and assist prospective investors in making informed decisions; • primary contact for the Invest Kootenay initiative;

1. a. Mail: District of Sparwood, PO Box 520, Sparwood BC VOB 2G0 (Postmarks WILL NOT be accepted as date of submission), or 2. b. In person: At 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please note that original signatures are required and elector response forms may not be returned by email or by fax. A copy of the proposed bylaw is available for viewing on the District website at www.sparwood.ca, or at the District Office at 136 Spruce Avenue.

Qualifications:

For further information contact:

At least 5 years experience in economic development activities or relevant business experience and

Danny Dwyer, Director of Planning and Engineering District of Sparwood 250.425.6271 ddwyer@sparwood.ca

education; Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills; Exceptional oral and written communication, presentation, interpersonal and customer management skills; Superior organizational planning and time management skills; This is an unbenefited, contract position with a salary range of $60,000 – 85,000. Please submit your proposal for service delivery, a cover letter and resume in confidence by 4:00 p.m. MDT September 14, 2012. Terry Melcer, Chief Administrative Officer District of Sparwood Box 520 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Tel: 250.425.6810 email: tmelcer@sparwood.ca www.sparwood.ca Thanks to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to consider a proposed amendment to the District of Sparwood “Zoning Bylaw No. 264 1981”. Applicant: District of Sparwood Property affected: Low Density Resort Residential zone (locally known as Whiskey Jack Phase 1) Council deems it appropriate to modify the bylaw to remove the use of show homes in the Low Density Resort Residential zone (RR-1a) and clarify that accessory buildings are not a permitted as an associated use. In general terms, Bylaw 1101 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1101, 2012” will delete all references to show homes in the zoning bylaw and RR-1a zone and also delete accessory buildings as a permitted use in the RR-1a zone. Currently, accessory buildings are listed as a permitted use but the allowable coverage is zero (0) percent. 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 1101 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 telephone at the number listed below. These submissions must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 17, 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.

4) Bring Signed Application and Original Receipts to the Main Office, or the Planning Department.

The above Bylaw and related staff report 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 August 27, 2012 to September 17, 2012. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 156 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271.

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.

Dated August 21, 2012. Danny Dwyer

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.

Become a Water Smart Business today! (More detail on website: www.sparwood.ca/watersmart)

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Integra Air leaves Cranbrook to draft new strategy for Edmonton flights By Sally MacDonald Black Press Staff

ntegra Air is pulling out of Cranbrook airport for 18 months so it can restructure its service to better suit demand. "The occupancy level has actually been quite low, which is the concern right now," said Brent Gateman, the airline's CEO. The Lethbridge-based airline began a Cranbrook to Edmonton route last summer, and has scheduled flights three or five times a week for the past 14 months.

But the last scheduled flight will take off on September 7. Integra will then invest in larger aircraft that will allow it to offer more frequent flights at lower prices. Currently, Integra uses 16-passenger planes for the CranbrookEdmonton route. Gateman said it will use 32-passenger planes when it resumes the route. "It seems strange to add a bigger airplane with more frequency when you're not even filling the airplane you've got right now," said Gateman. "But it comes

An Integra 16-passenger plane sits on the tarmac at Canadian Rockies International Airport. File photo

down to: is the reason the demand and the number of people wanting to travel? Or is it the fact that the travel isn't at the time and at the price point that allows people to make it a choice? We feel the latter is the case and that just means we have to come back at it at a different angle. Unfortunately, we're not prepared to do that right away. We need some time to go do that and come back." Gateman speculated that it would take 18 months to make those changes. "It's really hard at this point to be able to set a date. We hope that it is within the next 18 months, but no guarantees." Larger aircraft will mean Integra's costs per seat mile are reduced, in turn meaning ticket prices will come down and there could be as many as two flights a day. "We will probably be looking at twice the frequency - a morning flight

and a late afternoon flight would most likely be the schedule. But a lot of that is going to depend on some of the interlying connections we are trying to explore to tap into additional markets to help feed the service,"

said Gateman. Integra hopes a new schedule will better appeal to commuters to the oilsands and diamond mines in northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. The airline will honour

any current bookings, Gateman said. "The service will be cut off after the last booking. Everyone that currently has a reservation will be serviced."

Elkford discusses deer management By Jenna Jensen Contributor

t the August 13, regular council meeting the District of Elkford discussed deer management. The Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee has taken an in depth look at the urban deer issue and presented their findings to council with their thoughts on what could be done. Council did approve their recommendation of harvesting urban deer. It was also

established at the meeting with great importance that along with harvesting, continued education, maintenance and the establishment of a new anti-feeding bylaw with strict penalties would be positive actions to manage urban deer. At this time, it is yet undecided the number of deer that will be harvested or when and how it will be conducted, but the District of Elkford will keep all residents informed and utilize the most humane options.

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

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White Bear Cubs Have Returned

Are you a volunteer in Elkford? If you answered yes, then this invitation is for you!

Do you like to skate? Are you a student residing in Elkford in grade 11 or 12? Looking for casual employment?

The District of Elkford is hosting the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Days Saturday, September 15, 2012 Elkford Community Conference Centre Barbeque, Music & Activities

The District of Elkford is looking for 2 reliable Rink Rats for the 2012-2013 Skating Season.

The White Bear Cubs have returned to Elkford and there are also several black bears. They have been accessing garbage. Although these animals are beautiful and interesting, it is important to remember that they are wild animals that can be potentially dangerous. Living in a rural wilderness community comes with great responsibility, as we frequently come into contact with wild animals. Properly storing or securing residential garbage and items which draw bears is a proven method for discouraging them and preventing nuisance problems around homes and neighbourhoods.

Volunteer Appreciation Days

Please RSVP to Debbie Kliment before September 7, 2012 250.865.4010 or dkliment@elkford.ca We encourage all volunteers to please join us for this fun afternoon!

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • Sept. 10th

Regular Council Meeting @ 6:00pm

• Sept. 24th

Regular Council Meeting CANCELLED

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

The successful applicants must be able to perform a variety of general and specific duties in regards to overseeing Public Skating. Minimum requirements for the position are: • must be able to skate; • able to work with all ages of the public; • 19 years of age or younger; • current, fulltime student residing in Elkford; • physically fit; • hold a current valid basic First Aid Certificate (OFA Level 1 or equivalent preferred); • must have a Social Insurance Number Shifts include non-instructional days, evenings and weekends, statutory holidays, Christmas Break, and Spring Break. The successful candidate may be required to provide a Criminal Record Check. Submit resumes to: District of Elkford, Main Office, P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 careers@elkford.ca Deadline to submit a resume is September 19th at 4:00 p.m. local time.

If there is no food source for bears to access within town, they will return to the wild. The District of Elkford would like to URGE residents to do everything possible to bear-proof their homes and yards. Please pick fruit and berries, store garbage in a secure garage, shed or outbuilding until pick-up day, place birdfeeders out of reach, use a proper compost bin and clean barbeques after use. Even if you have not had bears accessing your fruit or garbage, they may in the future if other readily accessible food sources are removed. These bears are at risk of being relocated out of the area or being destroyed, as they have become habituated to garbage, and are now posing a significant risk to humans. PLEASE, do your part to help keep these bears safe and wild. Thank you. To report a bear sighting or problem, call 1.877.952.7277 “A fed bear is a dead bear”

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rant Cullum and his wife Dianne owned and operated Beaver Lumber in Cranbrook from 1986 to 1998, when they decided they wanted to work less and spend more time at the lake. That is pretty much how Sunshine

Houseboats on Koocanusa Lake came into being in 1998, when Brant and Dianne launched their first four houseboats on Koocanusa. Ironically both Brant and Dianne had never been on a houseboat before. Today Sunshine Houseboats are completing their 14th season and have 17 houseboats, plus jet

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skis, canoes, and speed boats. They moved down the lake to their present location in 2004, which is on the road to Newgate. Brant reckons that 90 per cent of their business comes from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the U.S.A. Eighty per cent of the houseboat rentals are family bookings. Sunshine Houseboats sleep two to 18 people, and are booked for three, four or seven day trips. As Brant pointed out, Koocanusa is pretty much perfect for houseboating, as it is clean, warm, and has a number of great beaches and lots of space. Koocanusa is seemingly never crowded. The Sunshine Marina is manned by a team of dedicated folks. The marina sells fuel to all boaters, and also has a small general store (down by the dock) managed by Shelley Robertson from Fernie. Shelley does all of the ordering for needed boat parts too and is, as Brant

Another sunny day on Koocanusa Lake.

said "a great multi tasker for us.” Malcolm Meier is Director of Operations for Sunshine Houseboats, his right hand man Gordon Winfield deals with everything mechanical at dockside and on the lake. Gail runs accounting there, with Rosemary in reservations. Rosa (originally from Mexico) is head of

The men’s US Open ﬁnal will be shown on a big screen. The proceeds will go to the Fernie Tennis Club for a practice wall. This will beneﬁt anyone who uses the public courts in James White Park. For more information on tickets or to make a donation please contact Sara at 250-423-0506 or by email at saramcfarlane@hotmail.com

all in a few hours. This requires great team work from the ground crew, to keep 17 houseboats on the go all summer. Doug Muldrum is their very versatile welder at the marina. Altogether a staff of 15 works at Sunshine Houseboats from mid June until the end of September. Last but certainly not least, all of the recycled

cans and bottles are given to a Cranbrook Girls Soccer Team for fundraising. Last season that amounted to over $3,000. Sunshine Houseboats has been an intregal part of Koocanusa Lake for 14 years, a success story that began over a dinner conversation with Brant and Dianne at their family home in Cranbrook.

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iving Fit Studio is hosting a boot camp fundraiser for Philip Mullen, a skier with the Special Olympics. Mullen is heading to

Peong Chang, South Korea to compete in the Special Olympic Games in the first week of February. A skier with the Special Olympics since he was nine years old, Mullen won his spot on the National Team competing at the Canadian National Games

in St. Albert and Jasper in February 2012. Mullen is working with personal trainer, Rosa Gilmar, at Living Fit Studio to train for the games. The boot camp fundraiser is a way for people of all fitness levels to visit the Living Fit Studio

in Sparwood and work out with Mullen. The cost is a $20 donation that will go towards Mullen and his family’s travel expenses. The fundraiser will take place on Thursday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m.

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According to the 2011 East Kootenay Adolescent Drug Use Survey, 65.4% of youth surveyed report using alcohol. Also of interest, the average age of first use of alcohol is 12.8 years. The percentage of youth who consume alcohol has decreased continually since 2005, while the age of first use has increased modestly. When considering the risk to youth who consume alcohol, and do so at a young age, this is promising. Youth who consume alcohol regularly and become intoxicated when they do, are at particular risk of struggling later in life. Parents can support youth by promoting lower risk drinking and role modelling responsible alcohol consumption. Parents can also limit accessibility to alcohol in the home. Having open communication with youth is helpful in identifying risk. Research indicates that alcohol use, and especially high risk alcohol use, is harmful to physical and mental development. However, if youth choose to drink, do so in a responsible manner. By limiting consumption to 2 drinks for females and 3 drinks for males, the impact and risk of use decreases. Your body and mind are growing into your mid-twenties, be aware of your consumption. Centre for Addictions Research of BC, BC Centre for Excellence for Women’s Health. Alcohol and Youth: Supporting health and life. Retrieved from www.heretohelp.bc.ca

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

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housekeeping. When a houseboat returns to the marina from a trip, the dock resembles an airport when a flight comes in. It has to be thoroughly cleaned, stocked with provisions, filled with fuel and of course propane, first aid kits checked, and the houseboat is ready to go back out for yet another cruise,

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Baynes Lake Market wraps By Anthony Dransfeld Contributor

t seemed like everyone who was in the South Country for this Labour Day weekend all had the same idea at the same time, "Lets go to the Baynes Lake market and check it out!" The market was packed by 9.30 a.m. and stayed that way till it ended in the early afternoon, when Doug and Doris Lyon held a sit-down lunch for all of this season’s vendors in the Baynes Lake Community Hall. Clarence the Clown was a big hit with all of the kids, as he made animals from balloons, some very creative ones too. Clarence drives down from Kimberley for the Baynes Lake Market. The Baynes Lake Market wrapped up their 22nd season on Labour Day Saturday. I did a walkabout of the 75 vendors and some of those really caught my eye. The book lady out of Cranbrook, great selections of paperbacks, Westerns, you name it, two bucks a book. Rocky Mountain Meats had top notch steaks. Fresh from The Fields had superb vegetables and fruits. Taber Corn, German cosmetics from the Crowsnest Pass, Air Brush Tattoos, Bootleg Mountain Soaps ,trout flies - very popular

spot, campfire tools, Mrs Palmers Pantry and Talvera Mexican pottery. The crepe booth was very popular on Saturday, as was the brisket sandwich booth, but the biggest line was for ice lemonade. Vendor of the day would certainly be Marla of Creston who hand picked 800 ears of corn (peaches and cream) on Thursday

at her parents’ farm in Creston, then drove up to Baynes Lake at 4 a.m. and set up, selling out of the back of her 67 Dodge truck until 1 p.m, then made the rounds of all the campgrounds selling ears of corn. She departed back to Creston at 6 p.m. with some of her college tuition money from her day’s work.

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Sparwood plans to revamp Leisure Centre grounds By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he District of Sparwood is asking for the public’s help in deciding how to improve the grounds surrounding the Leisure Centre. Leisure Centre staff held workshops with community members in June to determine what the main priorities for the site were. Based on the workshops, as well as the District’s vision and objectives, three concept plans for the grounds have

been created. The end goal of the project is to enhance the Leisure Centre site as the community’s central recreational and outdoor social hub. Each concept takes into account the importance of year-round recreation, sports, social events, and park activities in an appealing setting. While each concept has a different layout, there are several key additions in all three, including an ornamental garden, event space, picnic area, outdoor fitness equipment, and a

skate park. Sparwood is holding an open house forum from now until September 17 to give the public a chance to weigh in on the options. Details and maps of each concept and the project itself are available on the District website, along with an open house form for residents to fill out. Feedback will be accepted until September 17, at which point the District of Sparwood will review all input from the community and create an official plan for the site.

Head to Island Lake for September hiking By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

H The Bootleg Mountain Soap Company tent at the Baynes Lake Market. Photo by Alan Richardson

ikers looking to have some great trips before the snow arrives should head to Island lake Lodge. The late spring meant that some of the wildflowers are only just blooming now, and the resort will be open until September 23.

“The weather has been great up here for a while now,” said Mike McPhee, Director of Sales and Marketing. We do have some private functions on a few weekends, so always best to call ahead for a reservation in the restaurant. “September will be a great hiking month, especially when the Larch trees start to turn.”

Checking out the vendors at the last market of the season. Photo by Alan Richardson

Enjoying the scenery at Island Lake Lodge.

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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT Philip Thomas Sayer Edwards April 17, 1949 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 30, 2012 Phil passed away on August 30, 2012 at the JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, California. A service will be held at 6812 Rosen Lake Road on Saturday, September 15th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. A memorial poker tournament will follow the service with all proceeds benefiting cancer research. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Prostate Cancer Canada.

Backyard bike tour finds Fernie grapes and cherries By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he EcoGarden hosted their Backyard Bike Tour recently, with 12 people

touring a handful of unique Fernie gardens that grow amazing produce despite the limited growing season. The EcoGarden will be hosting the last work party of the

year on September 10, and encourages the community to drop by between 4 and 8 p.m. Their 'We Can' workshop runs on September 19 and preregistration is required.

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Lions Club Demo Derby is smashing fun By Stephanie Fleming Contributor

he annual Lions Club Demolition Derby might have changed location but 3,000 people this year gave the new venue a big thumbs up. Crowds made their way in colourful costumes to what is the Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year

on Sunday. The sea of plaid shirts descended upon the location on Railway Avenue to watch dozens of specially modified vehicles turn the grassy field into mud and dust as they smashed their way to demolition glory. The derby has been a Fernie local favourite event since the early 70s, but its future was in doubt this year after

the previous venue at the Fernie Rodeo Grounds was sold for development. “One of our members talked to the owners from Trico Homes and they generously donated the land to us for this year’s derby,” says Rick Ganter, Lions Club President and long time derby organizer. This year’s venue was a crowd success and

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there were no issues to report. "Everybody liked the location, the room, the parking, the set up, it was a really great venue,” says Rick who is a big supporter of keeping the derby close to Fernie. This was unfortunately only a temporary solution to finding a new permanent home for the Demolition Derby as the Lions Club will have to secure another space next year. “The City says there's no land available but Fernie needs exhibition grounds. The Wranglers need a new home and so do we,” says Rick who will continue to raise the issue with the City. Despite venue challenges, this year’s event was a huge success and the Lions

Club are very grateful for the help they receive from the City and the community. "The City hauls in the bleachers and provides the water truck and the driver donates his time; the community really gets behind the Derby and that helps us a lot,” says Rick. The Lions Club is confident they were able to raise the funds they need to continue supporting local groups and people in need. “It's our main fund-raiser and when people support it like they did on Sunday, it means we can give all the money back to the community which is our main goal," says Tom Murdoch, Secretary Treasure of the Lions Club. The top prize this

year went to Steve Nystrom who took home $2,000 and The Bridge Bistro trophy. Steve's wife Dawn took out the all ladies Powder Puff and Marty Garrett took out the small car division for the second year in a row. As the crumpled cars were towed out and the thousands of dust covered derby supporters walked away it was clear that this event has a very big place in this town and we look forward to seeing where the Fernie Lions Club Demolition Derby takes us next year. RESULTS 1st place - Steve Nystrom - $2,000 Bridge Bistro Trophy

2nd place - Neil Winachi - $1,000 - Coal Valley Motor Products Trophy

3rd place - Clayton Wheeldon - $500 Home Building Centre Trophy

Best Dressed Vehicle - Tara Sanders - $150 - Fernie Overwaitea Trophy

Truck Division Jesse Rambold - $300 - Fernie Auto Parts Trophy

Small Car Division Marty Garrett - $187.50 - Tim Hortons Trophy

Most Aggressive Driver Steve Charlton - $100 - R & K Contracting Services Trophy

Powder Puff - Dawn Nystrom - $200 Backyard Mechanical Trophy

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August 31, 2012 Welcome Back to all Staff, Students and Parents of School District 5 It is my privilege to welcome you to our 2012-2013 school year. I am truly honored to be your Superintendent for the upcoming year and I look forward to getting to know you and to work with you. In my brief time in School District 5 it has been my observation that we have a dedicated Board, strong district and school-based leadership, committed staff and supportive families and community. That is the formula for student success! I’m looking forward to meeting all of my staff colleagues through my school and district workplace visits between now and September 13. I’ve been delighted to meet our Teacher’s Association leadership, our CUPE leadership and our District Parent Association Chair as well as district staff and all Principals and Vice-Principals in recent days. I’m looking forward to meeting with our District Parent Advisory Council, District Student Advisory Council and community partners in the days to come. My priority remains a focus on improved learning outcomes for all students in School District 5. I recognize your dedication as life-long learners and thank you all for the life-changing differences you make for our students. As we approach our new school year I want to acknowledge and thank our colleagues who have worked over the summer to ensure that School District 5 is ready for our students. Over recent days, our schools have been vibrant with school opening activities. I’m delighted to acknowledge and thank our teachers and colleagues who are working diligently to ensure that our schools and district resources are ready to welcome our students to their 2012-2013 school year. Next Tuesday, I have an image of excited students being invited onto their buses by their caring bus drivers, arriving at schools where they will feel valued as they are greeted by their principals, vice-principals, teachers and school staff. With that ‘welcome back’ I am hopeful that our students, staff and parents will feel supported and engaged. I’m looking forward to learning and working together with you to continue the focus on improved learning outcomes for our students. Sincerely,

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• In Elkford at 11:20 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Sparwood at 11:49 a.m. black paint was sprayed on a vehicle some time overnight. • In Baynes Lake at 2:20 p.m. there was a theft of machinery and tools from a construction site. • In Fernie at 4:54 p.m. a wallet was found. • In Sparwood at 5:02 p.m. an assault

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ing erratically and having difficulty maintaining its lane. • In Sparwood at 11:50 p.m. there was a loud party on Ponderosa Drive reported.

Wednesday, August 8 • In Fernie at 5:01 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 8:39 a.m. a cell phone was reported stolen. • In Sparwood

at 10:01 a.m. a lost licence plate was reported. • In Fernie at 2:06 p.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported. • In Fernie at 5:31 p.m. a complainant reported being harassed. • In Fernie at 6:35 a.m. there was a two-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 7:50 p.m. a black Chevy was reported for passing on double

solid lines. • In Sparwood at 9:15 p.m. there was a disturbance. • In Fernie at 9:18 p.m. there was a report of cattle on the railway. • In Sparwood at 9:49 p.m. there was a theft of cash from a local business. • In Elkford at 10:44 p.m. there was a report of a side by side racing around the highway. • In Elkford at 11:02 p.m. there was

theft from a vehicle. • In Elkford at 10:02 a.m. electrical cable was reported stolen from a local business. • In Fernie at 1:19 p.m. a complainant reported two vehicles with dogs inside on a very hot day. The complainant was concerned for the wellbeing of the dogs. • In Sparwood at 1:41 p.m. threats and harassment were reported.

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Thursday, August 9 • In Fernie at 1:48 a.m. a vehicle was reported for driving with no insurance. • In Fernie at 2:46 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Sparwood at 3:11 a.m. police were requested to keep the peace while belongings were retrieved. • In Fernie at 8:52 p.m. there was a

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Youth bowling offers more than just sports skills By Jenna Jensen Contributor

ids and teens looking for fun, exercise and a great learning experience can now begin registration for the youth bowling season. This sport is unique in many ways and offers players so much more than learning the skills of the sport. Any child of any athletic capability can play and coaching is tailored to each player on an individual basis, while kids still get to experience the fun and connection of being part of a team. "We do alter our coaching based on each child, some enjoy bowling more for the fun of it, while others prefer to play the sport more competitively," says Sparwood Bowl and Billiards owner, MP Dave Wilks. "We don't push any of the kids to play competitively, the kids decide if that is something they would like to do or not," he says. Youth bowling is open to kids from ages five to 18, and no previous bowling skills are needed to join. Training begins at the very basic two-handed throw and progresses to the most advanced techniques. "The coaches are amazing and

really committed to the kids and the sport," says Wilks. "This year's coaches will be Bob and Glen Stockey, David Graham, myself and possibly one other coach as well. A big part of our program is also pairing the younger players with the older ones, allowing the more senior players to mentor the younger ones," he says. The Youth Bowling League will practise on Wednesdays at two times for players to choose from starting at 4:30 to 6 p.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sign up and registration will begin at the Community Information and Registration night, or parents may contact Sparwood Bowl and Billiards for an alternative sign up time. The cost of registration is $60,which includes a t-shirt, free game passes and entry into the youth bowling league, which qualifies participants to enter into tournaments. There is also a fee of $320 for bowling for the season, and a 10 per cent discount is applied to those who pay upfront. Parents of players are also welcome to attend a Level 1 coaching clinic when it comes up to help them gain knowledge of the sport and training techniques. Parents are

encouraged to stay and watch while their child plays. Youth bowlers also obtain much more than just bowling skills over the season. Through the program, friendships are created and the self esteem of players is always heightened. "There is a really great social aspect of youth bowling, some kids join just to play and socialize," says Wilks. "You know, I am not really sure of any other sport besides bowling where kids as young as five can go to National Finals where everything is completely paid for, and those that have lived in the Elk Valley know that the Youth Bowling program produces top notch bowlers who have consistently attended and excelled at tournaments.” "We feel that in the world of sports, sometimes bowling may be overlooked. It is such a great thing for kids to be engaged in, and we really encourage all youth to get involved," he says. For more information on the League or to register please contact Dave or Cindy at Sparwood Bowl and Billiards at 250.425.2522, or stop by the alley located at 101-1290 Ponderosa Drive, Sparwood.

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ernie’s annual Terry Fox run and fundraiser will be a little different this year. Taking place on September 9 at the Aquatic Centre, this year’s event will feature the traditional run, as well as activities available for all community members

to enjoy. Event organiser, Jennifer Parker, explained that participation and money raised in the area has been fairly quiet over the last few years. She’s hoping the new and improved format will encourage more people to come out. “We’re trying to hype it up more for people to come for the

morning and just hang around at the Aquatic Centre grounds,” said Parker. “A lot of people don’t necessarily want to walk or run it, but I’m trying to make the whole event more kid and family friendly.” The festivities will include a barbeque, bouncy castle, face painting, and a DJ. The run/walk will get started at 9 a.m.

at the Aquatic Centre and the route will take participants down Cokato Road with turnaround points at the 2.5 and 5 km marks. There is no minimum donation required and anyone interested in running can register online at www.terryfox.org, or simply show up on the day of the run.

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ernie’s annual bike tour fundraiser, the Highline 100, was another roaring success this year, raising over $13,000. The money will be split between the Fernie Alpine Ski Team (FAST) and the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation. “Ski racing is expensive and so we decided to do this to help support FAST. A lot of the people that ride are ski team parents,” commented Jerry Nieuwesteeg, Event Organiser. “Then the second

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organization, the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation, is about giving something back to the community.” The first ever Highline 100 was in 2004, and to date, the ride has managed to raise over $70,000. The event is run entirely by volunteers, with 100 per cent of the profits going towards FAST and the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation. Riders are given the option of completing either 100 kilometers, or 100 miles. Nieuwesteeg remarked, “It’s not a race, it’s a social ride.” Starting near Koocanusa,

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the relaxed tour takes participants across the U.S. border and back with several stops along the way for refreshments, including an ice-cream cone at the 3/93 Dairy Bar. The course has remained similar over the years, but Nieuwesteeg said the Highway 3 portion of the ride was eliminated for the 2012 tour because of potential safety issues. The Highline 100 will be back again next year and is already scheduled for the first week of August.

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Enjoying a social bike ride as part of the Highline 100 on August 11.

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Tips from the Conservation Officers Accidental Illegal Harvest: what should you do if you harvest an animal in error? By Patricia Burley Conservation Officer

istakes happen. Either through poor judgement, inexperience, or at times through a series of unavoidable circumstances, each year animals are mistakenly killed. Many are self reported but many more are left in the bush to rot. The Conservation Officer Service wants to encourage those who make such a mistake to come forward. In circumstances where such animals are recovered by the COS the meat will be distributed and utilized by those in need. Hunters who self report such kills will be viewed in a different light than those who intentionally kill an illegal animal or fail to report the matter. The Conservation Officer Service believes that the true test of a hunter is not whether or not a mistake is made, but how he/ she deals with that mistake. All

self reported unlawful kills will be investigated and the appropriate action will be assessed by the officer.

What should you do? • Immediately cancel your species licence and mark in ink on the species licence page that your intention is to self report. If you have telephone service, call the RAPP number and seek direction from a Conservation Officer. If you are within close proximity of a phone but it will require some traveling, field dress that animal to prevent spoilage, leave the carcass at the scene and go to a location where a call to the RAPP number can be made. If you are in a remote location and telephone contact is not possible, field dress that animal to prevent spoilage, care for the carcass until you enter a location where a phone call to the RAPP number can be made. RAPP 1- 877-952-7277

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Good Krief, he’s such a good guitarist By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

riting intensely personal music is nothing new for Montreal’s Patrick Krief, either as a solo artist or as the longtime guitarist for The Dears, but even Krief himself was taken aback by how strongly the songs he had written for Hundred Thousand Pieces had affected him. So much so that for nearly six months, the now 32-yearold had to step away from the project, and even began writing for another album altogether. Yet the pull of those 10 songs,

which dealt so earnestly with his anxieties about growing older and continuing down the financially precarious road of a professional musician, was simply too powerful to cast aside. All the music had been recorded already – all that was left was for Krief to lay down the most heartfelt vocals of his life. While most of Hundred Thousand Pieces was recorded at his Cote-des-Neiges apartment (his downstairs neighbours should consider themselves fortunate they were away at the time,) bits and pieces of it were recorded on his laptop while touring with Black

Diamond Bay, the drums were laid down at Mixart studios in N.D.G., and even a few old demo tracks he simply couldn’t re-create made the final mix. As for emerging from his dark period, completing Hundred Thousand Pieces has given Krief the resolve to continue on the unpredictable artistic path he’s been leading these past eight years, and to not fear telling his stories, his way. Catch Patrick Krief on Tuesday, September 11 at 8 p.m. at The Arts Station, Fernie. Members: Adult $15 Youth $10 / Non-members: Adult $20 Youth $14.

Unity and Diversity exhibit showcases abstract ideas By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

ocal Fernie artist, Graham Fowler, debuted his latest collection of pieces at The Arts Station on Thursday night. Titled Unity in Diversity, Fowler believes the exhibit of abstract paintings is an accurate representation of not only his work, but also his creative process. Fowler said, “My work is built just from a white canvas. I start instinctively, so all of my work is different and you get

this massive variation of art. I just paint freely and try not to think about it too much.” Despite Fowler ’s background working with watercolours, this is his first ever public showing. “I’ve been painting most of my life. My grandfather was a watercolour artist and I was kind of dragged into the whole painting thing over the years,” he remarked. “It’s only been about eight months since I started the work for this exhibit with acrylics and I’ve just had fun with it.” Originally from England, Fowler has been a resident of

Live classical music at the Unity and Diversity opening.

Fernie for 10 years now. While he finds his surroundings act as a muse, he admits it may not be obvious when looking at his art. “I have a struggle with anything that’s not abstract, I like abstract,” said Fowler. “So you won’t see any moose, or any mountains, or anything like that, but that’s just the way I like to paint.” Thursday night’s opening reception included live music from classical musicians Yolaine Hames and Gilles Hainault. Unity in Diversity will be on display in The Arts Station gallery until September 25.

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Indie season is here By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

oonrise Kingdom (US) was the opening night film of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, it tells the story of two 12-yearolds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore—and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways

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• In Fernie at 7:15 p.m. a small blue car was reported for passing on double solid lines. • In Sparwood at 7:47 p.m. youths were riding dirt bikes on private property. • In Sparwood at 8:05 p.m. threats were reported. • In Hosmer at 8:17 p.m. harassment was reported. • In Sparwood at 8:52 p.m. harassment was reported. • In Fernie at 9:08 p.m. a suspicious man was seen wandering around. • In Fernie at 10:27 p.m. noisy youths in Rotary Park were reported. • In Fernie at 11:29 p.m. an intoxicated man was outside a residence yelling and causing a disturbance.

Friday, August 10 • In Sparwood at 1:39 a.m. two youths were seen prowling around a neighbourhood. • In Sparwood at 2:13 p.m. an assault was reported.

• In Fernie at 4:01 a.m. an intoxicated man was sleeping on the sidewalk. • In Fernie at 8:52 a.m. a vehicle was parked on the street without insurance. • In Sparwood at 9:53 a.m. a lost trailer plate was reported.

In Sparwood at 10:29 a.m. the Ministry of Children and Families requested police attend a residence to keep the peace. Friday, August 10

• In Sparwood at 9:46 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Fernie at 1:13 p.m. a hit and run was reported. • In Sparwood at 1:59 p.m. a lost trailer plate decal was reported. • In Sparwood at 5:29 p.m. there was a report of an erratic driver in a Ford car tailgating and swerving. The driver appeared to be elderly.

- Crime in the Elk Valley

• In Newgate at 7:36 p.m. a houseboat was anchored near a campsite, the caller requested the boat be moved. • In Fernie at 8:17 p.m. a black Chevy pickup with A.B. plates was swerving and driving erratically. • In Fernie at 8:59 p.m. a suspicious person was seen hanging around a residential area. • In Sparwood at 9 p.m. vehicles were seen speeding through a stop sign. • In Sparwood at 9:47 p.m. police were requested to assist with a family disturbance. • In Sparwood at 9:47 p.m. fireworks were set off at a local campground. • In Fernie at 10:42 p.m. a noisy party was reported. • In Fernie at 11:04 p.m. a noisy party was reported. • In Sparwood at 11:12 p.m. there was a disturbance on Mountain Ash Crescent. • In Sparwood

at 11:47 p.m. there was a disturbance at a residence.

Saturday, August 11 • In Sparwood at 12:14 a.m. a 24-hour driving suspension was issued. • In Grasmere at 1:23 a.m. there was a report of a large group of campers setting off fireworks. • In Fernie at 2:03 a.m. harassment was reported. • In Fernie at 2:40 a.m. the ambulance requested police assistance with a patient. • In Fernie at 2:44 a.m. a large party was reported. • In Elkford at 3:10 p.m. an injured deer needed to be dispatched. • In Sparwood at 7:42 a.m. a suspicious person was seen wandering around. • In Hosmer at 11:44 a.m. a bike was found. • In Fernie at 1:27 p.m. there was a minor two-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at

1:31 p.m. there was a two-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 5:17 p.m. police were requested to assist in removing an unwanted guest. • In Fernie at 6:25 p.m. an individual was sleeping in the grass near a business. • In Fernie at 6:44 p.m. an assault was reported. • In Fernie at 11:44 p.m. there was a disturbance at a liquor establishment. • In Sparwood at 11:48 p.m. the ambulance requested police assistance with a patient.

Sunday, August 12 • In Fernie at 12:12 a.m. a wallet was taken from the glove box of a vehicle. • In Fernie at 12:17 a.m. a noisy party was reported. • In Fernie at 2:09 a.m. a loud party at a lodge on the ski hill was reported. • In Fernie at 2:45 a.m. a grey Ford was seen driving erratically.

• In Fernie at 3:31 a.m. police on patrol stopped a suspected impaired driver. He refused to get out of the vehicle and was removed by police. He was lodged in cells and charged with obstruction of police and failure to provide a breath sample. He was released with an upcoming court date. • In Fernie at 3:36 p.m. threats were reported. • In Fernie at 4:02 p.m. a wallet was found.

In Sparwood at 6:06 p.m. there was a request from another detachment to locate an individual and pass on an urgent family message. Sunday, August 12

• In Fernie at 5:46 p.m. a dog was left in a vehicle. • In Fernie at 7:22 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Fernie at

8:50 p.m. a very intoxicated man was seen wandering around town. • In Elkford at 9:39 p.m. a loud party on Alder Street was reported. • In Sparwood at 10:02 p.m. a vehicle hit a moose. • In Elkford at 11:42 p.m. police were requested to assist the ambulance with a patient.

Monday, August 13

• In Fernie at 9:42 a.m. a complaint reported things were being dumped in fields. • In Sparwood at 9:56 a.m. a passport was reported lost. • In Elko at 1:10 p.m. a blue Subaru was passing on double solid lines and causing a hazard to other motorists. • In Sparwood at 2:29 p.m. two motorcycles were passing on double solid lines in a construction zone. • In Elko at 3:05 p.m. a grey Ford pickup and a red Buick car were seen tailgating and speeding.

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The District of Sparwood is now hiring rink attendants for the 2012/13 arena season. Rink Attendants are responsible for the supervision of public and family skates, collecting drop in fees, ensuring the safety of public skaters and organizing and supervising on ice activities. Other duties may include assisting with ice maintenance, light duty cleaning and performing various activities under the supervision of maintenance staff.

Ballet is the basis of all dance forms and students will work on development of good posture and self discipline while learning technique and musicality. Your young dancer will develop grace, ﬁtness and self-conﬁdence through the creativity of movement.

Candidates must be 16 years or older and currently attending full time school. Shifts including afternoons, evenings and weekends. Applicants must have competent skating ability, ﬁrst aid, be comfortable working with the public, be able to work independently and present a positive professional attitude at all times. Cover letters with resume will be accepted at the Sparwood Leisure Centre, 367 Pine Ave, Box 669, V0B 2G0 attention the Director of Community & Facility Services.

PARENT & TOT FUNTIMES Sept 11, 2012 - May 14, 2013 Tuesdays 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Recreation Centre Hall Come out with your tot and enjoy a class involving crafts, songs, parent discussions, and play time for kids!

KINDER GYM Oct 18 - Dec 13, Thurs, 10:45 - 11:45 am An active outing for children aged 0-5 years. Ride on toys, push/pull toys, slides and climbers. Parents are required to supervise their children and help with clean-up of mats/ equipment. Please bring your own water to drink. No Charge, but Registration is required

Tuesdays, Sept 11 - Dec 18 Mommy and Me 1:00 - 1:30 pm 3-4 Year Old 1:45 - 2:15 pm 4-5 Year Old 2:30 - 3:00 pm 5-7 Year Old 3:30 -4 :00 pm 6-8 Year Old 4:15 - 4:45 pm 8-10 Year Old 5:00 - 5:45 pm Wednesdays, Sept 12 - Dec 19 4-5 Year Old 6:15 - 6:45 pm $135.00 for Tue, Wed, or Thurs classes

JAZZ Jazz is fun and upbeat using the most recent and popular music hits. Jazz class combines stretching, aerobic exercise, strength, and upbeat movement to create fun exciting routines. Mondays, Sept 10 - Dec 17 6-8 Year Old Jazz 5:45 - 6:15 pm 8-10 Year Old Jazz 6:15 - 7:00 pm Registration: $117.00 for Monday classes Tuesdays, Sept 11 - Dec 18 4-5 Year Old Jazz 6:00 - 6:30 pm Wednesdays, Sept 12 - Dec 19 5-7 Year Old Jazz 5:45 - 6:15 pm Thursdays Sept 13 - Dec 20 3-4 Year Old Jazz 12:30 - 1:00 pm 4-5 Year Old Jazz 1:15 - 1:45 pm $135.00 for Tue, Wed, or Thurs classes

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FREE with ALP (Must be valid for 3 months) or $140.00 unless otherwise speciﬁed.

Total Body Conditioning - Mondays 9:00 - 10:00 am Total Body Conditioning with total body resistance exercise. This class provides cardio intervals com-bined with body weight resistance exercises. A high energy challenging workout. Progressions for each exercise are given, making this workout suitable for all levels.

Rock the Gym Mon & Wed 3:30-4:30 pm Geared for Guys ages 14-17. Be prepared to work hard and challenge yourself. This class is for all levels of ﬁtness with a focus on cardio, core, and large muscle groups. 45 minutes of sweat & endurance at your own pace. YOU can do it!

Butts & Guts - Mondays 7:15 - 8:15 pm Ready to work on your “problem” areas? This 45 minute class will focus on Core strength and Glute workouts using body weight and a variety of equip-ment. This class is low impact with high results!!! You will feel the burn!

Total Body Blast “For Women” Mon & Wed 4:30-5:30 pm This 1 hour class incorporates gentle strength training including Tabata, Bootcamp, Functional Integrated Strength Training and a few Crossﬁt challenges! With such a wide variety of work-outs, you will not get bored! These workouts will leave you almost breathless.

Shake It Off! - Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:00 am This is a 45 minute class includes a warm up, cool down and a variety of cardio exercises. There will also be a segment based on “core exercises”. So, bring a smile, some water, and get ready for your day.

Afternoon Strength Training Tues & Thurs 2:00-3:00 pm This program offers a whole body workout, work-ing all the major muscle groups 2 times per week with an instructor in a group setting. Great for those wishing to learn proper technique, and proper use of equipment.

Total Body Blast - Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:15 pm This 1 hour class incorporates gentle strength training including Tabata, Bootcamp, Functional Integrated Strength Training and a few Crossﬁt challenges too. With such a wide variety - you will not get bored! Not just for the girls! This workout will leave you al-most breathless!

Girls Strength Training Tues & Thurs 3:30-4:30 pm Girls are strong too! This program will help guide and educate girls, through a variety of training techniques that will enhance strength and ﬁtness.

Shape Your Buddah! - Thursdays 9:00 - 10:00 am Looking for a class that incorporates gentle strength training with yoga-esque stretching? Welcome to an hour of Strength and Stretch, using a variety of equipment and light free weights. We work several muscle groups each class, and you will leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Ladies’ Morning Wallyball Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 am - Sept 6 - Dec 20 Join the ladies for morning exercise and a few laughs. Nobody takes the game too seriously and beginners are always welcome! FREE with ALP or $89.00 or $3.25 drop-in.

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AUTOMOTIVE F & I / BUSINESS MANAGER Full Time position, to provide Credit, Financial and Insurance Services to Automotive Customers. Candidate should have a solid background in Automotive Enhancement Products to go along with extensive knowledge in Credit, Financial, and Insurance on line Programs. We are a Honda Dealership in the very desirable West Kootenay area. A great place, if you enjoy the natural beauty of a semi rural part of Southern B.C. We offer an above average compensation package as well as beneﬁts (after probation period). Would prefer a candidate with experience, but may consider someone with proven sales background in the Automotive or Banking Industry. Email resume to: glacierhonda@telus.net or Mail to: Ron Cutler Glacier Honda 1602 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C. V1N 1H9 Phone: 250-365-4845 Fax 250-368-4865

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KNOX UNITED CHURCH

201 2nd Avenue, Fernie Sunday Service 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Nursery Available UCW Women’s Group 1st Tues each month 7:00 pm Clergy: Jane Clarke D.L.M. 250-423-6010 www.elkvalleyunited.com YOU’RE WELCOME AT KNOX

(formerly Fernie Baptist Church) 1622 10th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-4112 www.mountainsidechurch.ca New Summer Schedule: Sunday Service 9:30 am Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH Centennial Square, Sparwood

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

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

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SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE 436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

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

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HOLY FAMILY PARISH 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

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

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

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Bearspaw Contracting, a dynamic and growing company in Elkford, BC is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant. The position includes primary administrative duties and direct support to the Executive Administrative Assistant and the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will have strong computer skills and be proﬁcient with Microsoft Word & Excel. Strong organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Working knowledge of Simply Accounting would be an asset, but not necessary. Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment. This is a full time position which offers a competitive wage and comprehensive beneﬁts package. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Interested candidates are to submit an application form AND resume by mail or by e-mail to the following address on or before September 15, 2012. Application forms can be found on our website. Bearspaw Contracting Inc. Attn: Monique Lee, Box 1330, Elkford, BC, V0B 1H0 Fax: (250)865-2324 E-mail:

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Forestry Hooktender/Spotter Required. Prefer experience but willing to train. Must be physically ﬁt, able to work all weather conditions. Fax:250-503-1148 Hiring Local Drivers to transport railway crews. Vehicle & training is provided. Class 4 driver’s license is required, assistance will be provided for those who require upgrade. Flexible schedule for a 24/7 operation. F/T & P/T opportunities. Contact Wolf Bigge: wolfgang.bigge@hallconcrewtransport.com

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Driver Wanted Class 1 driver wanted for local and long haul. Competitive wages. Must be able to pass drug test and enter USA. E-mail your resume to: steve_galbraith@rosenau.org or fax it to (250)425-7860

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“The Movie Out Here” shooting in Fernie is seeking a MONSTER TRUCK to be in the ¿lm. Shoot dates are September 12 to 15. If you’re interested please respond with contact information and pictures to

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Background Performers Wanted Are you available for work Sept 12, 13, 14 or 15th? Potato Productions West Ltd requires background performers for their feature ﬁlm shooting in Fernie. We are looking adults to play patrons and passersby. If you’re available and interested please send a picture of yourself along with your height, weight, eye and hair color & contact information to : laurie@extrascasting.ca Only folks suitable for the work will be contacted,

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Creative Energy Arts Factory, Fernie's premiere dance and performing arts studio, is looking for a dance instructor to join our creative team. We are a large and well established studio, and our company pulses with positivity, creativity and fun. Our classes are ﬁlled with incredible students.

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Avalanche Control Technician Level 2 Ski Marmot Basin is seeking avalanche control technicians for the 2012/13 ski season. The ideal candidate will have previous ski patrolling and avalanche control experience, as well as strong skiing abilities in all conditions. Summer and winter mountaineering experience would be an asset. Duties: t First aid and risk management duties t Daily Weather Observations t Stability assessment t Varied explosive applications t Ski cutting t Infoex submission

A great attitude and the ability to relate to youth are essential qualities for this position. Training in other dance and theatre genres, such as ballet and musical theatre would also be a real asset.

Qualifications: t Advanced Wilderness First Aid (80 hrs course) or equivalent t CPR t CAA Avalanche Level 2 t Blasting Certificate Alberta or BC t Risk Management Experience t Ropes Proficiency t Leadership Abilities t Must hold a Valid Working Visa from October till May

At Creative Energy Arts Factory we highly value our artists and teachers and our wages are some of the highest in the province.

Hours of Work: t 40 hours per week t 4 days/ 10 hrs.

Salary range: $15-20/hour Part time: 20 hours/week

Wage: t Based on experience, with a 30 day probation

As our senior instructor you will be responsible for lesson plans and choreography in genres such as jazz, hip hop (or jazz funk) and modern for students ages 7-18. We do two large scale productions a year.

Apply via email at ceaffernie@gmail.com or online at www.creativenergyartsfactory.com

Contact: Charlene Milne, HR Supervisor hr@skimarmot.com

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NIRA Resource Management Inc. is looking for the following positions: Machinists, Planners with Piping Experience, Carpenters, PipeďŹ tters, Masons, Scaffolders, Equipment Operators, Millwrights, Welders, Labourers, Safety OfďŹ cers. We encourage you to apply in conďŹ dence to info@niraresources.com with your resume, identifying the position title in the subject line. NiRA clients offer a comprehensive and competitive salary and beneďŹ ts program. Only those candidates who meet our qualiďŹ cations will be contacted for an interview. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com www.torqueindustrial.com

QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing northern company. Competitive wages & beneďŹ ts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

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S.M. QUENNELL Trucking in Cranbrook, is looking for self/load log truck drivers, based in Cranbrook. Full time work, home every night. Excellent medical, dental, pension beneďŹ ts, etc. Wages competitive with union rates. Fax resume and drivers abstract to: (250)426-4610 or call (250)426-6853

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BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st • 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres • Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy • N/S , Open to keeping animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 1 Yr Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1250 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com

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oes your foursome occasionally like to make wagers? If so, you should calculate your handicap. Keep in mind that a handicap doesn’t reflect your overall ability, but rather your potential ability. It’s based on the best 10 of your last 20 games.

About 10 years ago, the Slope rating was introduced to measure the relative difficulty of golf courses in order to bring more fairness to handicaps. The resulting average was a score of 113. The higher the Slope rating, the more difficult the course. The basic principle is that the more difficult the course, the more shots those with high handicaps get compared to better players.

If you belong to a club, you can enter your score into a computer and your handicap will be automatically calculated. If you regularly play at the same public course, you can ask the golf pro if the course has a handicap program that you can take part in. Otherwise, do the calculations yourself. The resulting handicap index is what your handicap would be on a course with an average difficulty rating.

s it time to buy a new golf bag? Just as with golf clubs, the choice will be determined by the type of golfer you

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Those who like to walk the course with a bag on their shoulders will opt for portable equipment, possibly equipped with a stand.

To adhere to the rules, the system used should promote fairness among handicaps and prevent major fluctuations. As a result, you should adjust your score before calculating your handicap after each game. If in doubt, consult a golf pro or an experienced player.

The number of storage pockets and the durability of the bag are among the criteria to be considered. Golfers who also like to walk their eighteen holes on foot but who don’t want to bear the weight of the clubs on their shoulders will choose a cart bag. Stronger and heavier, they also have many more pockets. The configuration of certain models allows easy access to all the storage pockets when the bag is installed on a cart or an electric riding cart. The number of compartments should also be taken into account when making a purchase. Are there enough pockets to allow you to store your balls, rainwear, cap, accessories, water bottle, keys, and wallet? The material used in the fabrication of the bag (leather, canvas) and the presence of full-length dividers in order to avoid clubs banging against each other, should also be considered before making a final choice. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and request advice from the specialists who will be able to help you make the right choice.

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