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Jaffray country singer named Canada’s best

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affray-raised country star, Dean Brody, has been named male artist of the year at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards on Sunday. Brody opened the show in Saskatoon with an enthusiastic performance of his hit single “Canadian Girls’’ before a crowd of more than 11,000 people and ended the night by winning album of the year for his record “Dirt.’’ It was the second year in a row the Smithers, B.C.-born singer won the CCMA for best album – last year he won for Trail in Life, this year for Dirt. Brody, now a Nova Scotia resident, thanked his wife and his band as he accepted the male artist award, recalling how his wife, Iris, missed being in the audience for last year’s win. “She was back east cleaning the house we had to move into when we came from Nashville because I lost a record deal. I just want to thank you for sticking with me. I love you, thank you,� said Brody, who went on to record Dirt in Canada. As he accepted the best

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album trophy, he spoke about how tough it had been to make that album and thanked fans for embracing it. Growing up in Jaffray, Brody took his first job at age 15 at the sawmill. While it was tough, it only set the tone for what would become a much tougher gig down the line – his struggle to make a living as a singer/songwriter. After landing his first publishing deal in 2004, Brody headed to Nashville, but two years on, found himself back in Jaffray, back at the mill, and at a crossroads in his musical career. A recording contract with Broken Bow Records led him south again for another five years and although his selftitled debut broke the top 25 in the U.S., the top 10 in Canada and garnered him a CCMA for Single of the Year, his partnership with the label was threatened by an ultimatum that Brody simply could not accept. He soon found himself looking for a new home in Canada for both his growing family and his music. Brody is scheduled to play a Cranbrook show at the Key City Theatre on January 27, 2013.

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Jaffray country musician, Dean Brody.

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he Fernie Heritage Library recently received a special package in the mail addressed to the Fernie fairies. The Fernie fairies are a group of girls, aged six to nine, who came together during the spring as part of the library’s Fairytales program. Led by Sandra Summerfield, Community Programmer for Fernie Heritage Library, the girls read fairytales and folktales, and created art projects every week. In the first week of the program, they read a book about mermaids, and decided to write a letter and send a package of drawings to the

author who lives in the U.K. Summerfield said it was a fantastic surprise to open the mail months later and read the author’s response. “She wrote this letter to all the kids and answered all their questions on it, and then sent them this book called the Fairytale Olympics for the kids to add to the collection in the library.” Summerfield went on to remark, “I just think it’s nice because you look at a book and you think, who wrote that book, or who came up with those ideas, and then you realize it’s actually a real person, and they respond to you. I think it’s really inspiring.” All of the Fernie fairies were

invited to come to the library on Friday so they could see the new book and receive a copy of the letter author Meg Clibbon wrote them. The

Fairytales program will start up again this fall as part of the library’s free, afterschool children’s programming.

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Bill Bennett named the new Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ootenay East MLA Bill Bennett was named the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Wednesday morning as Premier Christy Clark announced her new cabinet. “I’m excited to be a Minister and I appreciate the opportunity that Premier Clark has given me here, but my first priority is and always has been, my constituency of Kootenay East, and that’s not going to change,” stated Bennett. “I enjoy working with local government, especially the rural communities. I have a personal relationship with the mayors in the Elk Valley. This is an opportunity to get to know more of the mayors in the province, and

the councillors, and the regional district people.” Bennett believes his new role will only help improve his current position as an MLA for the Kootenay East region. He explained, “You are at the cabinet table for every significant decision that government makes, so you have the opportunity to influence more in cabinet than as a private member. I’m there to make sure that the interests of the people of Kootenay East are represented and also that their perspective be included in the discussion.” Bennett has previously served on the B.C. cabinet as the Minister of State for Mining, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Minister of Community and Rural Development, and the Minister of Energy. With a provincial election

coming up this May, Bennett will be busy developing the Liberal Party’s platform and hitting the road for the campaign. “I’ll be travelling the province lots and talking to people, listening to people, and telling the story of our government, and hopefully persuading people that they need to take a good hard look at us in the next election.” Bennett went on to say, “I’m going to approach the election the same way I have in the past. I’ll be running on my record and relying on the relationships that I have with the people who live here.” Bennett is taking over the position from former Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Ida Chong, who has been named the new Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation.

Kootenay East MLA, Bill Bennett.

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Smoke blowing in from Okanagan and Washington By Annalee Grant Black Press Staff

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ore hazy skies could be headed our way as fires in the Okanagan and Washington State continue to burn. The smoke seen in the Elk Valley on Monday morning was indeed from those fires burning hundreds of kilometers away. Ralph Adams, meteorologist for the Ministry of Environment in Kamloops said the southeast corner of the province was expected to be socked in after modeling done on Sunday evening. As predicted, the smoke was heavy in the morning and settled over the afternoon, as the wind carried the smoke south. Adams said an advisory is only issued if smoke is expected to stay for 24 hours or more, which was not the case in the southeast corner of the province. "The smoke around there is starting to decrease," he said. That could change, however, as the two massive fires continue

to burn. "Right now it's dependent on the weather," Adams said. "With this kind of situation and the weather pattern shifts, you can get smoke in an area very quickly." In the Okanagan, four homes in Peachland were destroyed and 1,500 people were evacuated Monday afternoon as firefighters continued to battle the 200-hectare fire. The Washington fire is burning near the Grand Coulis Dam about 100 kilometres southwest of Grand Forks. The Southeast Fire Centre reported early Monday morning that no Canadian forests or communities were threatened. Karlie Shaughnessy, fire information officer based out of Castlegar, said it's been a quiet year in the Southeast District, and there are no forest fires burning locally at the moment. "There's none burning right now that could create that amount of smoke," she said. The Ministry of Environment has not released any air quality

advisories. Interior Health communications officer Jennifer Inglis said there is plenty of information available at www.interiorhealth.ca for

anyone concerned about air quality in the region. There are two burn bans in effect in the Southeast fire district concerning open burning and

fireworks. For more information on bans, visit www.bcwildfire. ca. The most up-to-date forest fire information and more is also available there.

City of Fernie names Design Review Panel By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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he City of Fernie has appointed six residents to act as members of a Design Review Panel. The panel will serve as an advisory committee to the City and will provide recommendations to Director of Planning, Bruce Lennox, in regards to building and site development within Fernie. Six community members have

come forward to express interest and volunteer their time to be a part of the Design Review Panel. Michael Clark, Robert Holmes, Michael Pennock, Stephen Robertson, Arthur Sombrowski, and Laura Weckman will all serve one term on the committee. Council will have the option to reappoint each individual for a further term in the future. With a past RCMP officer, engineer, Historical Society curator, and a former city

planner among the members, each individual will bring their own relevant area of interest to the panel. The original terms of reference for the Design Review Panel outline that the committee should be made up of seven individuals from the community of Fernie. In the hopes of finding one more member, Council will continue to ask for applications from residents interested in joining the panel.

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LiveSmart BC helps businesses save on energy By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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he LiveSmart BC small business p r o g r a m is helping local businesses save on energy costs. LiveSmart BC is offering free energy assessments to small business owners and several Elk Valley businesses have already taken advantage of the program, including the Fernie Visitor Centre, Elkford Visitor Centre, Nufloors, Ghostrider Trading Co, and the Snow Valley Motel. Following a recent energy assessment at The Guides Hut, co-owners Beth and Mark Gallup have since replaced their refrigerator, switched incandescent bulbs to LEDs, and are more conscious of turning off lights and air conditioning when the store is closed. “I thought the program was great and it was definitely beneficial,� said Beth Gallup. “It makes you just focus on things you might not think of otherwise and it has definitely helped us

out as far as our utility bills.� LiveSmart BC Business Energy Advisor for the Kootenay region, Marilyn Christensen, said the goal of the program is not only to help businesses save on energy and money, but also to make them aware of any rebate or incentive programs they’re eligible for through BC Hydro and Fortis BC. Christensen

remarked, “It’s just a great opportunity that the government has provided this service for small businesses, because a lot of small businesses don’t have the time to do an assessment or have that info, so it’s a great opportunity to save energy and money.� There are specific criteria a business is required to meet in order to be eligible for the program. They must spend less than $50,000

on electricity annually, be a registered business that’s privately owned and operated, and they are required to have a commercial electrical account. Additionally, 50 per cent of the building in which the business operates has to be used for company purposes. Interested small business owners can visit www.livesmartbc. ca for more information, or contact Marilyn at 250-426-5914.

Beth Gallup, co-owner of The Guide’s Hut, stands in the store’s showroom. Submitted photo

Bear Corner

Bear sightings this week By Kathy Murray Elk Valley Bear Aware

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Bring your family for a walk and big scavenger hunt, starting/ending at Lion’s Park with BBQ and fun to follow! Please bring one camera/team. $50/Team of 5 Participants $10/Individual Participant Saturday, September 29th 1:00 pm Lion’s Park Contact Sarah Ryckman for pledge forms or inquiries 250-910-3930 “The Heart and Stroke Foundation is very close to our hearts because Avarie suffered a stroke at the time of birth. To celebrate her recovery Avarie and her family would like to invite you to join us to raise awareness and money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation� Avarie’s Mom Sarah

• Another bear had to be destroyed on Elkview Drive. • A sow and three cubs have been seen throughout town feeding on garbage on Fifth Street, Sixth and 12th Avenue and by the off leash dog park in the Annex and Hand Avenue in West Fernie. Bears have been getting into fridges left on porches as well.

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• White, black and cinnamon bears accessing garbage throughout Elkford, mainly on Alpine Way, Fording Drive, Cassiar, Caledonia, Natal Rd, Niagra and Nashton Crescent and by the schools.

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Grizzly bear sighting

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• Bear sightings on the Jaffray/Baynes Lake Rd and Tie Lake Bear Aware Community Coordinator Kathy Murray will be delivering Bear Aware workshops to schools and other groups of interest throughout the Elk Valley. “Students are the best way to deliver the message to a broad audience, get the message out and get the family to act on it. They will all be given a little homework, the Bear Aware Homeowners Checklist to be completed with help from their families.â€? Scheduled presentations this week - MAST students at COTR in Fernie -Elkford Secondary all students and teachers -Presentation to Council in Elkford to provide

recommendations to reduce the availability of attractants to bears and prevent the relocation/destruction of generations of white bears. Other presentations this month include I.D.E.S, Fernie Academy, BC Hydro Staff and Elkford Elementary. Contact Kathy Murray at ferniebearaware@gmail.com for more details 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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Fernie locals and businesses Fernie Girl Guides needed for Kokanee movie receive Canada Cord By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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okanee will be setting up shop in downtown Fernie this week and they’re on the look out for locals and businesses to be a part of their new movie. The film is a project put together by

Kokanee’s marketing team, titled The Movie Out Here, and will feature several locations around town, including The Royal and Big Bang Bagels. Shooting is expected to take place from September 12 to 16 and just over 90 extras will be needed. Part of the film will

include a scene called ‘Fernie waking up,’ and the locations manager is hoping to include a few shots of actual store owners opening up and getting their businesses ready for the day. Any downtown Fernie businesses interested in being a part of the scene can

contact the Locations Manager, Rico Mielnicki, at ricom_1@ yahoo.ca. Locals ready to experience their 15 minutes of fame as an extra can get in touch with Extras Casting Director, Laurie Pavon-Solis, at laurie@ extrascasting.ca.

Pinecrest Apartments to get make-overs By Jenna Jensen Contributor

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fter a long wait as ownership s w a p p e d hands, Sparwood council was happy to hear during the September 4 regular

council meeting that Pinecrest Apartments will be cleaned up. The apartments, which are located in a prime location across from the schools and near the Recreation Department, Iron Rails Overpass and the river,

Council was happy to hear Pinecrest Apartments in Sparwood will begin clean up soon. Photo by J. Jensen

have been in a state of constant deterioration and have been the cause of several public concerns and complaints. The new owners of the apartments have proposed to spend a substantial amount of money to repair and renovate the buildings. "Parts of the first building should be coming down soon, they are expecting to do one at a time and have said they will strive to bring them up to par with other apartments in Sparwood and keep them as rental units," said Danny Dwyer,

District of Sparwood Director of Planning and Engineering. "We have every indication that they will in fact move forward and do this." "I was glad to hear this," said Councillor Sharon Fraser. "This is something that really needs to happen, those apartments are in such a beautiful location of Sparwood and they need to be fixed up," she said. It is expected that residents of Sparwood will see the work beginning on the apartments in the near future.

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hree Fernie Girl Guides, Kyra Von Matt, Megan Hammer, and Hannah Thompson, have been awarded the Canada Cord. The Canada Cord is the highest achievement a girl can earn as a Pathfinder, the second highest level in the Girl Guides program. The award is a reflection of the time the girls have spent in the last three years as Pathfinders, learning the importance of leadership, volunteering, and citizenship in the community of Fernie. Leah Thompson, with the First Fernie Pathfinder Unit, commented, “I’m very proud of them. Not too many girls in each town get the award and so it’s a nice achievement for them.” Thompson explained each of the girls participated in a number of activities throughout the Elk

Valley as Pathfinders, including Demo Derby clean up, singing at the seniors’ home, volunteering with the Salvation Army and the Sparwood Food Bank, making Red Cross hygiene kits, creating and selling bracelets for Free the Children, and knitting baby hats for the Fernie Hospital. Kyra, Megan, and Hannah will now move on to become Rangers, the last step they can take as Girl Guides. “As Rangers they’ll be taking a leadership role for younger guiding branches,” said Thompson. “There’s a lot of opportunities all around the world, they can do Girl Guide international training. At the end of grade 12 there are so many scholarships available when they’ve made these achievements and on their resume it looks amazing.” Each girl will also receive two school credits for earning the Canada Cord award.

From left: Fernie Pathfinders Kyra Von Matt, Megan Hammer and Hannah Thompson. Submitted photo

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It certainly feels like fall this week. I’ve been digging out my toque and gloves and getting ready to spend evenings at the ice rink chanting, “Let’s go Riders!� with all the other Ghostriders fans. Even though I’m always sad when summer is ending, the start of hockey season brings a little excitement to the dreary weather. I have never seen a local sports team with such a dedicated and enthusiastic fan base as the Ghostriders. Every home game they play, people are jammed in to the arena, whether it’s local hockey fans buying 50/50 tickets, seasonal visitors buying beer tickets, or families buying popcorn for the kids, the atmosphere when the team hits the ice is electric. No wonder so many kids want to play for our team – what other Junior B team sells out home games and has fans follow them to away ones? The players are young and love the sport so much they dedicate their entire winter to playing, and entertaining us. Local sports teams give communities a chance to get together and share a common goal. There is nothing that will bring people in a community together, no matter what age or other differences they have, than cheering for the same home team. The community pride that results from a win is not measurable. If hockey isn’t your thing, there are lots of other local sports groups out there that could use your support. Go along to a game, show the players someone is interested in them. Sometimes just the boost of knowing somebody cares if you win or lose is all it takes to give the team the pride they need to push themselves on to a win. Let’s go Riders!

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Drastic changes should be made to our educational system. If education is supposed to prepare students with life skills, then automatically promoting every student in elementary school whether or not they have mastered the requisite knowledge and skills is rewarding incompetence. Students who have done minimal work, not handed in assignments, and failed tests, are promoted along with hardworking students. Some students decide it’s not worth the effort and sail through the elementary grades. They expect the same result in high school, but they soon realize it doesn’t work that way. They are not prepared to put in the extra work. They are not prepared to accept

the consequences. C o n s e q u e n t l y, because of anger and frustration, they drop out of school and either remain unemployed, take menial jobs, or drift from one low paying job to another. Teachers are told that each child is different. This is true. Then why must they all take the same courses? By forcing students to take courses they are not interested in, the school curriculum is fostering boredom. If a person is bored at their job, they can go somewhere else. Students don’t have that luxury. When a student enters high school, he or she should have the opportunity to concentrate on the subjects that interest them. Don’t make history or science mandatory for a student who is a math whiz. Allow that

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student to specialize in math. Allow that student to take other courses of their choice, ones they are interested in learning, or no other subjects if that is their choice. This should be true for students who have a passion for history, geography, science or English. More and varied courses in these fields should be made available in the high schools. Hands-on courses, like carpentry, plumbing, cooking, welding, etc. should also be made available so that high school graduates can immediately become apprentices in various trades, join the workforce and earn money. In this way, the curriculum is truly geared to different students having different abilities and different interests. Schools truly become

places of education and places where young people are prepared for life. Perhaps the only compulsory course should involve preparing students to handle their incomes, how to budget, what is a mortgage, interest rates, loans, credit cards, debt, etc.

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DP supporters gathered at local business Le Grande Fromage Wednesday night to meet with the East Kootenay NDP nominee candidates. Former Fernie mayor and current councillor for the City, Randal Macnair, is running against longtime Cranbrook resident, Norma Blissett, for the chance to represent the NDP in the upcoming provincial election. Macnair explained, “The purpose of the event was to introduce people to myself as a candidate, and Norma as a candidate, and just capitalize on some of the excitement that’s happening around the NDP, both provincially and locally.� With over 50 people at

the social event, and a wide spectrum of ages in attendance, Macnair felt the turnout was strong. “People who have never been involved with the NDP before are coming forward to work for change alongside long-time party members.� For Blissett, the evening served as an introduction of herself to the community of Fernie. “It was great to be able to come to Fernie and meet so many NDP members and supporters,� she remarked. “The Fernie community traditionally has supported the NDP. Many residents told me they are looking forward to having a provincial NDP government.� Already a well known local figure, Macnair was able to focus on getting his campaign goals heard. “My message is,

let’s come together and work positively. Norma and I are in a race, if you will, but in my opinion we have a common goal,� Macnair stated. “The goal is to form government and make sure that Kootenay East has a strong representative in Victoria.� He went on to say, “There’s so much more potential than is understood beyond the Kootenays in this region, and Fernie is a microcosm of that. “The resort industry, the mining industry, and just the fact that we’re a great place to live. I think that’s true of not just Kootenay East, but it’s true of British Columbia.� The members of the Kootenay East NDP will meet on September 22 to decide between Macnair and Blissett.

Sparwood looks at solution for highway with high animal collisions By Jenna Jensen Contributor

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parwood council has been discussing solutions to reduce vehicle/animal collisions on a part of the highway. At the September 4 regular council meeting, mayor and council discussed with much concern the area of Highway 3, east of Sparwood. The stretch of this highway, leading into Sparwood from Alberta is known to be especially dangerous for the high number of vehicle and animal collisions. The Ministry of Transportation reported that the highest number of animal collisions occurred in 2010, with 15 animals reported to have been killed by impact. Danny Dwyer, District of Sparwood Director of Planning and Engineering noted that this number is likely to be higher. "The Ministry of Transportation can only record the numbers of animals hit on the highway from the ones that they actually

pick up off the road. If an animal is hit, and runs off the highway, its death is not recorded in the numbers we see," he says. This stretch of highway is causing increasing unease for the District and council and several possible solutions were discussed, while noting that driver’s speed and inattention played a huge part in the issue. "People really need to just slow down," said Councillor Margaret McKie. "It will take the humans to engage their brains while driving to reduce the impacts in the area," commented Councillor Sonny Saad, while both agreed that the ideas council discussed would possibly help as well. Illuminated signage was the first possible remedy looked at, with council agreeing that they would possibly help motorists become more cautious in the area. Also, a second suggestion made by Councillor Andy MacIntyre was that a predator call, commonly used in his area of work, was a great deterrent

in keeping wildlife away. "This may be something we can look into as a possible solution. It is relatively inexpensive and seems to work from what I have seen. The calls can be changed, so it is not always the same one, and this is not a residential area, so we don't have to worry about the noise," said MacIntyre. "I have seen farmers use this, and it does seem to work for a little while, but eventually the animals get used to it," said Councillor Saad. "My son has one of those, and as soon as he turns it on the crows dissipate immediately," said Councillor Sharon Fraser. "I agree that this may work," she said. Lighting the area was not an ideal solution as the cost would be very substantial for installing lighting along the whole stretch of highway. Council agreed unanimously to further look into both signage and the predator call, and will take a second look at both options when more information is received from staff.

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Around the Valley CBT funding supports Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service. Please send an email to editor@thefreepress.ca or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office. The Vogue Theatre is NOW DIGITAL! Starting Friday, September 14 to Thursday, September 20

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THIS WEEK Thursday, September 13 • 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 to 7:45 p.m. • Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 11 – 13, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Interviews – with real characters from the community and wacky fake characters from our imaginations. Drop in, but some commitment to regular attendance is required.

Friday, September 14 • Cribbage at Senior Drop-In Centre, Fernie, every Friday 7:30 p.m. •Sparwood Legion open jam session at 7 p.m. • Jitney darts every Friday at Fernie Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 p.m. Drop in and meet new people. All adults welcome. If you are interested phone the lounge at 250-423-6218 for details. • Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon • Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 9 to 12, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Horrible Histories and Ancient Civilizations –Take a walk in the past and discover things much stranger than fiction. Pre-register for this program.

Saturday, September 15 • Every Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw at Sparwood Legion 4 - 6 p.m. • Fernie Legion meat draw 4 - 6 p.m. Fun and Entertaining. All welcome to join us. • East Kootenay Roller Derby championships in Marysville. Tickets can be purchased at Freyja and Boardstiff. For more info visit www. fernierollerderby.com

Sunday, September 16 • Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details. • LDS Family Services women’s only support group for spouses of those struggling with all addictions. Anonymous call-in group meets every Sunday 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call toll-free 1-877-453-7266 and enter meeting number ID 2977. • Sparwood Legion: Texas Hold’em poker tournaments every third Sunday at 7 p.m., limited seating, must register. For more information

or to register for poker, call 250-4250081. Everyone welcome. • Canning/Preserving workshop at Christ Church Anglican, Fernie. To Register, call 250-423-6517 or email christchurchfernie@gmail.com

Monday, September 17 • 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.

Tuesday, September 18 • 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 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Fernie. • Fernie Options For Sexual Health Clinic: Open the first and third Tuesday of every month from 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. at Elk Valley District Hospital. No appointment necessary. 250-4238274. • SOAPS: Sparwood Old Age Pensioners Society meets every third Tuesday, monthly. Please contact Maria at 425-6600 or Norm at 4256557 for more information. • Lung Health & Air Quality Forum - A Public Forum on Lung Health Issues, 6 to 9 p.m. at Fernie Community Centre. • Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 6-9. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Lego and Fairytales.

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he Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is now accepting applications for their brand new social grants program. “It’s funding for any project that’s designed to strengthen social well being or address social issues in communities,� said Aimee Ambrosone, Manager of Planning and Development for CBT. “We recognize that could be anything from supporting isolated teenagers in a community to a

project that’s helping early childhood development.� Other projects that may be eligible for the program include those that address the Canadian social determinants of health, support individuals who face barriers in participating within their communities, and encourage innovation, collaboration, and sustainability within the social service sector. With an annual granting budget of $1 million, the program is a three year pilot that will offer two

intakes per year. The first deadline for applications is October 12, and the second intake will take place sometime in the spring. Ambrosone said the program is a way for the CBT to increase their support of social projects crucial to communities. “Strengthening social well being has always been an important part of CBT’s mandate, and we heard a message from the communities in the basin that this was something they needed. That really is what led to the creation

of this program, is finding a way to dole out some funding to do that.� Aselection committee will be deciding what organizations and projects should be awarded grant funding. “They’re a volunteer group of basin residents with real expertise and experience in the social sector,� Ambrosone commented. For further information on the social grants program, or for an application, visit www.cbt.org/sgp.

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Wednesday, September 19 • Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details. •Cribbage, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 1 p.m. •Darts, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 7 p.m. • Fernie Heritage Library toddlertime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon • 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”

Take notice that in accordance with Section 403 of the Local Government Act the following properties, together with improvements situated thereon, will be offered for sale by public auction at the Annual Tax Sale on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of Fernie City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC unless delinquent taxes with accrued interest are paid prior to the start of the Tax Sale. Folio No. 209.02039.000

Legal Description Lot: 9; Block: 3; Plan Number: 734; District Lot: 4588; Land District 26

Civic Address 232 2nd Avenue

209.02327.000

Lot: 13; Block: 22; Plan Number: 734; District Lot: 4588; Land District 26

742 3rd Avenue

209.03024.035

Lot: 7; Plan Number: NES2119; District Lot: 4588; Land District 26

7 - 492 10th Avenue

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Lot: 5; Block: 127; Plan Number: 902; District Lot: 4588; Land District 26

1591 9th Avenue

209.03528.000

Lot: 2; Block: 128; Plan Number: 902; District Lot: 4588; Land District 26

1521 10th Avenue

209.03529.000

Lot: 3; Block: 128; Plan Number: 902; District Lot: 4588; Land District 26

1541 10th Avenue

209.03966.531

Lot: 31; Plan Number: NES3053; District Lot: 5455; Land District 26

210 - 1500 McDonald Avenue

209.04022.000

Lot: 22; Plan Number: 9989; District Lot: 4588; Land District 26

9 Mt. Proctor Avenue

209.04170.000

Lot: 20; Plan Number: 12606; District Lot: 4588; Land District 26

38 Mt. Minton Street

209.04584.620

Lot: 20; Plan Number: NES188; District Lot: 4589; Land District 26

304 - 40 Ridgemont Avenue

209.04584.747

Lot: 47; Plan Number: NES189; District Lot: 4589; Land District 26

201 - 45 Ridgemont Drive

209.04949.572

Lot: 22; Plan Number: NES2278; District Lot: 4589; Land District 26

6A Spruce Place

209.05030.120

Lot: 2; Plan Number: 9882; District Lot: 4589; Land District 26

1291 Ridgemont Avenue

209.05031.525

Lot: 5; Plan Number: NES3072; District Lot: 4138; Land District 26

Lodge Trail Lane

209.05037.461

Lot: 31; Plan Number: NES2286; District Lot: 5237; Land District 26

1226 - 1200 Riverside Way

NOTICE OF DELINQUENT MANUFACTURED HOMES Take notice that judgements will be obtained on the following manufactured homes unless delinquent taxes with accrued interest are paid before Monday, September 24, 2012. A judgement entitles the City to seize the manufactured home or any other personal property of the owner. Folio No. 209.70500.690

Mobile Home Registration Number MHR # 11037

Civic Address E6 - 60 COKATO ROAD

Jim Hendricks Director of Financial and Computer Services

■ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MAINTENANCE III, CERTIFIED (temporary fulltime– one position) The City of Fernie is actively seeking an energetic individual to take on the position of temporary Maintenance III Certified for the Leisure Services Department. This position is being used to provide temporary relief for the Leisure Services Department. We require a person who has sound operational knowledge of arena parks and facilities. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work extremely well in a wide variety of tasks, have the ability to supervise others and be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and the general public. Essential qualifications: • Valid B.C. Drivers License, minimum Class 3, with air brakes endorsement • Strong working knowledge of ice making & maintenance, facility maintenance, Irrigation and grounds maintenance • Valid Ice Facility Operators (IFO) or Refrigeration Facility Operator Certification (RFO) • Physically Fit This position has a wage rate of $31.52 per hour, without benefits as per the collective agreement. This position is scheduled to start immediately and ending when the incumbent returns to work. A criminal record check and a clean drivers’ abstract review are mandatory for the successful candidates. Application forms and full detailed job descriptions for these positions can be obtained online at www.fernie.ca. As only those short-listed candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Closing Date: September 21, 2012 Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Box 190 Telephone: 250 423-2245 Fax: 250 423-6608 Email:cam.mertz@fernie.ca Attn: Cameron Mertz, Director of Leisure Services

PLANNING TECHNICIAN 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

www.Sparwood.ca

PARKING REGULATIONS Have you brought your motorhome, 5th wheel or travel trailer in from the lake? Please take note of the following regulations which apply to where and how long your RV, motorhome, or travel trailer can be parked on municipal roadways: • cannot be parked on public roadways for the purposes of offering them for sale • cannot be parked on the road for more than 24 hours in duration • cannot be parked on a walkway or greenbelt area • cannot be parked upon a portion of a highway or greenbelt so that they obstruct pedestrian traffic If you have any questions, please call the District Office

BE BEAR SMART!

Bears have been spotted in recent weeks passing through our community. Bears have a very keen sense of smell and garbage or other food sources can easily attract a bear to your property. Keep garbage in a secured shed or garage until pick up day. Never leave fish or meat remains outside or in your compost. Instead, put them in your freezer or a cold place until garbage day. Cooking oil, grease, dairy products or fruit should never be left outside or put in your compost. Try using lime to cut odour from your compost. If you have fruit trees, pick the fruit as it ripens and clean up windfalls immediately. Remove any unwanted fruit

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; prepares quarterly reports for Council on activities and initiatives; identifies and researches grant opportunities and prepares applications; provides input on budget preparation; 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;

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

NOTICE OF TAX SALE

Take notice that the following properties, together with improvements situated thereon, will be offered for sale by public auction at the Council Chambers, Sparwood Municipal Hall, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, British Columbia at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 24, 2012 unless delinquent taxes with accrued interest are paid before that time. Folio No. 00365.100 02400.033 02523.000 05004.025

Legal Description Lot A, Plan NEP65613 Lot 33, Plan NES98 Lot 23, Plan 7003 Lot 5, Plan 14222

Civic Address 7555 Hwy. #43 D33 – 100 Red Cedar Drive 703 Douglas Fir Road 1263 Ponderosa Drive

Upset Price $56,383.73 $ 1,902.19 $ 9,941.60 $ 6,427.87

Major Tax Sale Terms and Conditions – (the complete list may be obtained at the District office or at www.sparwood.ca - click on the link for Public Notices) 1. The District of Sparwood makes no representations express or implied as to the condition of the property being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the property and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. 2. Purchase of a tax sale property not redeemed is subject to Property Transfer Tax on the fair market value of the property at the end of the one year redemption period and may be subject to HST. 3. The announced upset price is the minimum price acceptable and will be the starting point of bidding on the property. 4. Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must provide their name and address and pay in cash, money order or certified cheque in a minimum no less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid in cash, money order or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. September 24, 2012. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. September 25, 2012. 5. A bid by any person will be deemed to be conclusive proof that the person has made himself acquainted with these terms and conditions of sale and has agreed to be bound by them. NOTICE OF DELINQUENT MANUFACTURED HOMES Take notice that judgments will be obtained on the following manufactured homes unless delinquent taxes and accrued interest are paid before Monday, September 24, 2012. A judgment entitles the District to seize the manufactured home or any other personal property of the owner. Folio No. 70600.600 70600.992 70605.016 70606.690

MHR # MHR #90410 MHR #92758 MHR #33178 MHR #28575

Civic Address 60 – 100 Aspen Drive 99 – 100 Aspen Drive 1 – 9555 Hwy. 43 E9 – 7555 Hwy

Total Owing $1,941.09 $2,270.24 $ 550.29 $ 423.93

Barbara Nunes Director of Finance

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. 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. Dated August 21, 2012. Danny Dwyer Director of Planning and Engineering Services

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

Notice of Lease of District Property Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the District of Elkford intends to dispose of an interest in the District property known as the Curling Facilities (ice surface, lounge, lobby area, and locker room) at the Elkford Recreation Centre in order to grant a lease to the Elkford Curling Club, for a term commencing September 24, 2012 to March 31, 2017 at a cost of $10.00 plus applicable taxes per year. The District of Elkford Council will consider granting the lease at the Regular Meeting of October 9, 2012. C. Helgesen Chief Administrative Officer September 11, 2012

Notice of Lease of District Property Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the District of Elkford intends to dispose of an interest in the District property known as the Small Meeting Room at the Elkford Recreation Centre in order to grant a lease to the Elkford Food Bank, for a term commencing October 15, 2012 to October 15, 2013 at a cost of $10.00 plus applicable taxes per year. The District of Elkford Council will consider granting the lease at the Regular Meeting of October 9, 2012. C. Helgesen Chief Administrative Officer September 11, 2012

Volunteer Appreciation Days Are you a volunteer in Elkford? If you answered yes, then this invitation is for you! The District of Elkford is hosting the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Days Saturday, September 15, 2012 Elkford Community Conference Centre Barbeque, Music & Activities Please RSVP to Debbie Kliment 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. 24th

Regular Council Meeting CANCELLED

• Oct. 9th

Regular Council Meeting @ 6:00pm

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

Youth Employment Opportunity

Let’s work together to keep Elkford Wild at heart.

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

Bear Aware and the District of Elkford would like to urge residents and visitors to ensure they bear proof their properties and prevent conflict with bears. Please ensure that your properties are free of attractants such as garbage, dirty BBQ’s and bird feeders. Bears will typically feed on plants, berries and bugs; however, they are natural scavengers and will travel great distances to find food. There are currently several bears in town because they are able to readily access garbage from residential bins. These bears will be destroyed if this problem continues. PLEASE, do your part to help keep these bears safe and wild To report a bear sighting or problem, call 1.877.952.7277 “A fed bear is a dead bear”

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

NOTICE OF TAX SALE - 2012 The following properties and improvements will be sold for taxes pursuant to the Local Government Act, at 10:00 a.m. (local time), September 24, 2012 in the District of Elkford Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC, unless delinquent taxes and interest thereon are sooner paid. Legal Description

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he Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL), a non-profit charity, is again joining with The Free Press for the second annual ReachA-Reader campaign on Thursday, October 11. On that day, when you buy your local paper from CBAL, Fernie Ghostriders and Free Press staff and volunteers out on the town, all funds go to supporting literacy programs in the Elk Valley. “The Reach-A-Reader campaign is an important way for us to promote our region-wide commitment to building literacy skills and healthy learning communities,� said Ali Wassing, CBAL Executive Director. This joint campaign demonstrates Black Press’s dedication to building literacy skills in the communities it serves and helping CBAL stretch its reach. Reading is at the heart

of CBAL’s drive to help citizens improve literacy skills, engage in life-long learning and increase their confidence to get involved in the community. “We have 16 coordinators delivering services in 77 communities,� said Desneiges Profili, CBAL Regional Program Manager, West Kootenay and Boundary. “Their work with children, adults, families and seniors to build reading, writing, numeracy, computer and workplace skills is in demand. Fundraisers, such as our Reach-A-Reader campaign, help support communities to meet this increasing need.� CBAL is working hard to expand services to meet growing and changing needs in communities across the region. In addition to regional funding received from Columbia Basin Trust, Selkirk College, College of the Rockies and the Province of British Columbia, local partnerships and fund

raising campaigns are critical to developing more community-led programs targeting local needs. The Reach-A-Reader campaign demonstrates this shared commitment. “We partner with businesses, community organizations, libraries, schools and colleges to help meet demand for our services,� said Betty Knight, Regional Program Manager, East Kootenay. “Getting the communities involved in supporting us through the partnership with Black Press and the Reach-A-Reader campaign takes our message to the heart of the communities we serve.� Over the last 10 years, CBAL has delivered an average of 230 programs to 7000 participants each year. Positive feedback, living examples of the benefits and community response has been very supportive. Participants can choose from a variety of programs such as: Love 2 Learn,

Young Parents Education Program, Cyber Seniors and English as a Second Language. You can make a difference in your local community. Participate in the Reach a Reader campaign by purchasing a paper on October 11 volunteering

to sell papers, or simply spreading the word as a campaign champion. To get involved, contact us at The Free Press or visit h t t p : / / w w w. c b a l . o rg / coordinators.html CBAL is a non-profit charitable organization that supports literacy

development in the communities of the Columbia Basin and Boundary region of south eastern British Columbia. For more information, visit www.cbal.org or call 1-800-342-4244.

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The Free Press and the Basin for Literacy The The Fernie Ghostriders, TheColumbia Free Press andAlliance the Columbia Basinare Alliance partnering on a great new event for Fernie. for Literacy are partnering on a great new event for Fernie. On Thursday, October 6, some of Fernie’s highest proďŹ le people will be out on the On Thursday, 11 asking the Fernie Ghostriders, CBAL and the The Free Press in staff street with our October newspaper for donations to help support literacy initiatives will community. be out on the street with ourdonation newspaper asking help support our Along with your we will givefor youdonations a copy of to your community literacy initiatives in our community. newspaper for FREE (plus there might be a few extra promos to go along with that).

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The community runs for Terry Fox By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ernie residents of all ages gathered outside the Fernie Aquatic Centre Sunday morning to take part in the annual Terry Fox run. The run/walk got started at 10 a.m. with participants taking either a five or 10 kilometer run down Cokato Road and back. This year’s event also featured activities following the run for all members of the community to enjoy. The festivities included a barbeque, bouncy castle, face painting, and a DJ. Fernie Secondary School and Isaballa Dicken students are getting together for their own event on Friday.

Wilton receives Literacy Award By Jenna Jensen Contributor

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n September 6 at the Community Information and Registration Night in Sparwood, Sparwood Councillor Joanne Wilton was presented with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Champion for Literacy Award. “I am so honoured and kind of shocked,” said Wilton. “It is such an honour to even be chosen among the other nominees.” The crowd congratulated Wilton and celebrated with coffee and treats. The other nominees for the award were The Fernie Heritage Library and Sandra Summerfield.

Leah Wilkie presented Joanne Wilton with the Champion for Literacy Award. Photo by J. Jensen

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BUDGET 2013 CONSULTATION If you are home schooling and interested in resources available through the library, or advance information on Children and Adult Programs at the library, make sure you leave your contact information with Sandra Summerfield Community Programmer Email communityprogrammer@ thefernieheritagelibrary.com Call the Library at 250-423-4458 or check our website for details at http://fernie.bclibrary.ca

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Would you like to share your views on priorities for the next provincial budget?

W E W A N T T O H E A R F R O M YO U ! The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services is inviting submissions on the Budget 2013 Consultation Paper, prepared by the Minister of Finance. British Columbians can participate by attending a public hearing, answering an on-line survey, making a written submission, or sending the Committee a video or audio file. The consultation process concludes Thursday, October 18, 2012. For more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/budgetconsultations or contact: Parliamentary Committees Office, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; tel: 250.356.2933, or toll-free in BC: 1.877.428.8337; fax: 250.356.8172; e-mail: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk

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Fun for all at Teck’s employee and family appreciation day By Jenna Jensen Contributor

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here were sunny skies and tons of fun for all of those attending Teck’s employee and family appreciation day on Saturday. The event saw a whopping number of people attend from throughout the Elk Valley and Teck estimates that with volunteers and helpers, the attendance reached 3,000 people. This event was last held in 2008, and this year was even bigger and better than the last. The day kicked off with a welcome message from Senior Vice President of the Teck Coal Business Unit, Ian Kilgour, followed by entertainment for everyone from toddlers to retirees. Events were endless, but some of the most popular were the Adult Fun Money Casino, live fish ponds managed by the Fernie Rod and Gun Club, the Health Fair which put on

informative demonstrations from everything to quitting smoking to healthy eating and everything in between. Kids and adults alike explored the onsite ambulance, fire trucks, RCMP patrol truck and river boats, while others learned hands on with the grader simulator. PT the Clown and a balloon artist were also entertaining guests during the event. The Teck employee and family appreciation day took eight months of planning and many hours of time from the event committee. The dedicated committee of employees Patsy Decker, Janice Fleck, Sylvie Fontaine, Holly Johnston, Joyce Milligan, Tammy Ogden, TaraLynn Reynolds, Kayla Stanley, Sharon Strom and Dan Wyatt spent a lot of time making sure the event would be a success. Also, plenty of assistance was given for set up the day before the event, and throughout the event day, by retiree Jack

Hickey. “Teck really wanted to offer this free event as a way to show appreciation to our current and retired employees for the work they do for us and to their families who support them. Everything went exactly as planned, thanks to the hard work of our planning committee and all the volunteers,” said Sharon Strom, Teck Sustainability Coordinator and member of the event planning committee. Upon registration, current or former employees received a gift of appreciation. There were also thousands of prizes for children participating in the carnival games and children who caught the 20 noticeably large trout received Ugly Stick fishing rods and reels. As employees and families left the event everyone was all smiles, proving that Teck certainly knows how to play as hard as they work.

Fun in the sun at Teck’s family and employee appreciation day. Submitted photos

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Arts&Entertainment 54-40 will be stopping in Fernie By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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lassic Canadian band 54-40 is coming through Fernie with their latest tour, Gold, Guts and Glory, on Monday. Following the release of their 13th album, Lost in the City, in summer 2011, the band will be treating concert goers to a wide selection of tunes. Guitarist David Genn explained, “What it is we’re doing is some band favourites, some fan favourites that aren’t usually in the set, and a couple of reinterpretations of some classic 54-40 songs.� The 23 date Canadian tour includes stops at more than a few smaller locations, including Campbell River, Kamloops, Nelson, and of course, Fernie. “We’re in a luxurious position that we’ve been around long enough and have a recognizable catalogue of songs that we can play the smaller markets. We really consider it a privilege to get to play these smaller venues,� said

Jazz fusion singer Tours BC Belle Plaine tells true tales of small town bar brawls and blue collar life By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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ollowing radio success and several sold-out shows in her winter Alberta and Saskatchewan tour, prairie songstress Belle Plaine is now set to launch her first cross-Canada tour. Titled ‘Two for the Road,’ the summer tour

Canadian rockers 54-40 are coming to Fernie.

Genn. “The people in smaller towns don’t get as much entertainment coming through as they do in larger cities. They tend to be very excited and very appreciative that you’ve come out, which we really enjoy, so it’s fun for

everybody.� Originally formed in 1981, 54-40 is now celebrating their 31st year as a band. Genn remarked, “We really enjoy what we do still and we really enjoy each others’ company. I count myself very

took her to Ontario and now continues through Western Canada with a stop in Fernie. Belle Plaine’s own brand of jazz fusion unites swing with vintage country and feminine pop. Audiences experience a genrecrossing set list that includes Belle’s original music, sensual jazz standards such as Fever

and Bye Bye Blackbird, folk anthems such as Bob Dylan’s I Shall Be Released, and country classics such as Pancho and Lefty. Belle’s voice is old timey and jazzy. It has twang, crystal bells and swing. Check Belle out at The Brickhouse in Fernie on Wednesday, September 19 at 9 p.m. Entry by donation.

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lucky to be able to play such a great catalogue of songs with such a great group of guys.� 54-50 will take the stage at The Northern on Monday, September 17, with special guests Leeroy Stagger and Willhorse.

Saskatchewan jazz singer, Belle Plaine.

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ture, community and conservation in the Crown of the Continent. It will take place Thursday and Friday, September 27 and 28, at the Fernie Mountain Lodge. Registration costs $100 and includes meals. In the third of a planned series of four roundtable conferences about the region, attendees join tribal, government, nonprofit, education and business leaders for two days of conversation and presentations. Through workshops, forums and policy

dialogues, the conference embraces the 18-million acre region; includes all perspectives and communities; focuses on connecting people, facilitating communication and catalyzing action; supplements other activities; and promotes sustainable communities and landscapes. The annual conference series was born of the 2009 ‘Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent,’ a forum for organizations and people who care about the region. The first conference in 2010 focuses largely on

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Your actual fuel consumption may vary. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit/TD Auto Financing 72/84 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Chevrolet Silverado EXT/Cruze and Equinox (excluding LS models). Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $138.89/$119.05 for 72/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,495) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ‥Offer(s) valid in Canada until September 30, 2012. 0% lease APR available for up to 48 months on a new or demonstrator 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (excluding LS, 1SA models), O.A.C by GM Financial. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Annual kilometre limit of 24,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Example Cruze LT Auto (R7C): $21,495 at 0% APR, monthly payment is $265.00 for 48 months. Total obligation is $12,735. Option to purchase at lease end is $8,760, plus applicable taxes. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Freight & PDI ($1,495) included. License, insurance, PPSA, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, applicable taxes, registration fees, and other applicable fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. ††0%/2.49%/0.99% purchase financing for 84 months on 2012 Cruze LS/Equinox LS/Silverado EXT on approved credit by TD Auto Financing Services/Ally Credit. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0%/2.49%/0.99% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $119.05/$129.85/$123.27. Cost of borrowing is $0/$907.15/$354.62, total obligation is $10,000/$10,907.15/$10,354.62. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. 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important factor for regular rounds of 18 holes. And don’t hesitate to ask the advice of a golf pro or a physiotherapist about the best posture for a swing. Before each game, take a few minutes to gradually stretch your muscles. Be sure to use suitable equipment; avoid playing with clubs that are too long or too heavy. Because a round of golf represents about 6 km of walking, invest in some good quality shoes, and ensure that your bag isn’t too heavy if you carry it on your shoulders. If you choose a non-motorized golf cart, it is always preferable to push it rather than pull it. Lastly, don’t forget to drink lots of water and to protect yourself from the sun. Injuries can become your worst handicap when playing golf!

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order to offer new challenges. This has resulted in some holes being lengthened, additional obstacles, more undulating greens, and other modifications to increase the level of difficulty.

At the end of the day, elite golfers continue to do well and to enjoy the challenge of the new courses, even if their scores stay at the same level. On the other hand, the game has become a much more difficult challenge for recreational golfers who, without having the most up-to-date equipment, must try and overcome the same obstacles. That said, despite all the technological advances, golf is still a game of strategy, filled with subtleties. A 300-yard drive isn’t worth much, if your next shot ends up in the water or if you miss your famous two-foot putt!

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Commit offers clothing and a concept By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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n integral part of Fernie’s downtown, Commit Snow and Skate supplies Fernie locals and tourists with all the latest in boarding equipment and fashion. Co-owner, Adam Laurin, says Commit isn’t just a store, it’s a lifestyle. “The whole concept behind Commit, is it doesn’t matter what you’re going to do in life, it doesn’t matter what sport you undertake, or if it’s education. Any genre in life takes your part to be successful at it, and if you’re not committed, then someone else will always get there ahead of you.” Laurin created the brand of Commit

making t-shirts and hoodies with two high school friends. “I came up with the idea to turn the brand into a store, and the original intention of the store was going to be to sell Commit clothing,” explains Laurin. “Because other brands and manufacturers can produce a better quality for a lower price, I ended up using connections that I had through snowboarding to start bringing in product.” Laurin brought his brother on as a partner, and together they opened up the original Commit store on Third Avenue. “I took on my brother [Matt] as a manager, because he’s extremely brilliant and awesome with numbers and writing, and all that business stuff that I didn’t want

to handle at the time,” says Laurin. Just one year after opening, Commit relocated to a bigger location on Second Avenue, and today, business is booming. From snowboards and skateboards to clothing and accessories, Commit is Fernie’s one stop board shop. Originally from Calgary, Laurin has immersed himself in the community of Fernie, involved in youth counselling and acting as an announcer at local sporting events. He says, “Anything that I’ve given to Fernie, Fernie’s given back to me ten fold. I’ll always give back to this town because the environment is so supportive.” Commit is now coming full circle, with a new e-commerce

website in the works that will allow the store to start selling the Commit brand again. “We’re going to be working with a factory out of Montreal and we’re going to be hand making Canadian clothing, with the Commit brand and logo,” says Laurin. With Commit clothing set to be on sale by Christmas, and new winter stock arriving every day, it’s looking like it will be another busy winter for Laurin, and he’s not planning on slowing down anytime soon. “I never planned on doing retail because it’s not a lucrative money making business, but out of love and passion we’ve been very successful. I love coming to work every day and I hope that continues.”

From left: Adam Laurin, co-owner of Commit, is all smiles with Commit team members Paul McGrath and Derek Lim. All photos by N. Liebermann

We’ve got good news. (Celebrating 115 years of serving the Elk Valley.) From the day we printed our very first paper — back in 1898, The Free Press has reported on events, stories and legends of the Elk Valley for over 115 years. We are one of the oldest newspapers in Canada. We have followed stories from the spectacular to the every day, we’ve printed it all, each week: our politicians’ plans, the public’s questions, main street businesses on their way up and local careers on their way down, the hottest days of summer and deepest snows of winter. We’ve followed crimes and punishments, performances and players, our hometown teams’ victories, overseas wars, Canadian news, and B.C. views. We’ve celebrated community underdogs who’ve won and mourned lost loved ones. After more than a century we’re still doing our very best to be the Elk Valley’s newspaper. Est. 1898 Your newspaper

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Ready to roll to the finals! By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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ocal roller derby team Avalanche City Roller Girls are getting ready to head to finals at the Marysville Arena in Kimberley on Saturday. The local girls will be battling it out with the

Invermere team Killer Robots for first place in the league. Commit and the Northern are organising a bus to get fans to the game. Tickets on the Derby Booster Bus are $30 and can be purchased at Commit. Tickets for just the double header bout can be purchased at Freyja and Boardstiff. For more info visit www.fernierollerderby.com

Tips from the Conservation Officers C By Patricia Burley Conservation Officer

hronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease of the central nervous system in deer, elk and moose. CWD is considered the most important disease of wildlife management in North America. In Canada, CWD is present in some wild deer and elk herds in Saskatchewan, and wild mule

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deer in southeast Alberta. CWD has not been found in British Columbia. The Ministry of Environment CWD Program is focused on preventing the entry of CWD into B.C. The disease may be impossible to eradicate so prevention and early detection are vital. The Ministry of Environment conducts annual CWD monitoring, sampling deer, elk and moose

across the province. Efforts are highest along the BC/Alberta border in the Peace and East Kootenay regions. We encourage hunters in these regions to submit heads for voluntary testing. Drop off locations have been set up at various businesses and clubs in the target areas. Get information and updates on our Wildlife Health

he Ghostriders played their last exhibition game of the season Saturday night with another win against the Glacier Nationals. With a final score of 10-1, the Ghostriders are coming off their 2012/2013 exhibition schedule with five wins and a tie. Saturday night’s game started off with a tribute to the anniversary of 9/11. The Ghostriders, along with Whitefish, Montana team, the Glacier Nationals, lined up on the ice for both the American and Canadian national anthems. With RCMP and fire officials present, the entire arena paused for a moment of silence before the puck dropped. Following their latest win, the Ghostriders are now working hard to keep the momentum going as they gear up for the regular season. Returning for his second season as a Ghostrider, Brendan Burge remarked, “It’s usually tough to get back into it but we did a week of prep camp before our exhibition games, got back on the ice, got our legs back, and started to feel a lot better.” Burge said the start of the season is never easy, especially for returning

players. “You see a lot of guys here, and at the start of the year not many guys want to come back, or they’re not sure if they’re going to with Junior A and stuff, but things are starting to shape up,” said Burge. “I mean guys are coming back that you never thought were going to come back and your team just slowly starts to build. By the end of it all you come together as a team that looks like they can actually do something pretty special. It’s a good feeling.” While the official Ghostrider lineup has yet to be announced, there are a few players new to town that are already settling in. Kelowna native, Dylan Rota, is enjoying not only his new team, but also his new location. “It’s gorgeous, a great town, everybody’s really nice around here,” he commented. “They treat us really well, the rink’s great, and the team’s looking pretty good so far.” The Ghostriders will head to Princeton this Friday to take on the Posse in their first regular game of the season. After a few games on the road, the boys will be back at Fernie Memorial Arena Saturday, September 22 for the season’s home opener against the Golden Rockets.

website and through your local sportsman clubs. The CWD program is dedicated to reducing the risk and preventing the entry of CWD into B.C, but we need your help. Chronic Wasting Disease can be transmitted from animal to animal through the environment. If infected parts are left in the field, soil becomes contaminated and can infect other animals.

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all players young and old came together on Saturday for the second annual Joe Varosi Slow Pitch Challenge. Honouring the late Joe Varosi Jr., the challenge and fundraiser raised over $3,100 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Varosi was an avid ball player and lost his battle with cancer in February 2011. With his family members and friends present, a team of over-50 players took on a team of under-50 players at the Elk Valley Hospital ball diamond. The slow pitch challenge was all about bringing people together in their fundraising efforts, and after seven innings of fun, the game ended with a score of 10-10. A number of local organizations helped out with donations and door prizes, including Overwaitea, Teck Resources, Fernie Brewing Company, Snow Valley Sand and Gravel, The Tipple Liquor Store, Elk River Mountain Homes, MDG Contracting, and Fernie Tow and Go.

Following the challenge, the event moved to the Fernie Hotel and Pub, where DJ Jim Paul provided some tunes, and players and spectators enjoyed a well deserved meal.

The second annual Joe Varosi Slow Pitch Challenge raised over $3,100. Submitted photos

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Ghostriders welcome back Head Coach Barry Wolff By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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he Fernie Ghostriders have hired Barry Wolff to take on the role of Head Coach and General Manager for the 2012/13 season. Wolff was a Ghostriders Coach and GM for three seasons when the Junior B hockey club was part of the North American Hockey League. After spending the last few years coaching at the Junior A level in the B.C. Hockey League and the Alberta Junior Hockey League, Wolff couldn’t be happier to return to the Ghostriders. “It’s just one of the best organizations I’ve ever worked for. The town is awesome, the people and the support, from the corporate people to the fans, it’s unbelievable,� Wolff said. “I’ve worked with private ownership, community run teams, and this is obviously one of the best. That’s what brought me back.� Involved in hockey for most of his life, this is Wolff’s nineteenth year coaching junior hockey. He’s worked with the Langley Chiefs, Langley Hornets, Quesnel Millionaires, Surrey Eagles, and the Columbia Valley Rockies. While it’s his passion for hockey that got him started as a coach, Wolff said it’s the

kids that keep him going. “I love the game obviously, but I love teaching the kids, and I love seeing them go out and be successful.� Wolff went on to remark, “They come in as young kids and they pretty much leave as men. Their goal is to get to the next level, so that’s part of our job, to promote that

and teach them that, not only as a hockey player but as a person.� “It’s life lessons and what they learn as discipline and all that out on the ice, it means probably more off the ice for these guys.� Wolff hasn’t named the official team lineup for the 2012/13 season yet, but

Ghostriders Head Coach, Barry Wolff.

said the players are looking promising. “So far so good. We’re happy with what we see. We may have a few holes to fill still, but it’s coming.� The Ghostriders have a few more exhibition games ahead of them before the regular season starts on September 14.

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Clear View campaign reaches $1 million goal By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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fter just one year, the East Kootenay Foundation for Health’s “A Clear View� campaign has reached its goal to raise $1 million. The money will go towards purchasing a new digital stereotactic mammography unit for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. The original campaign goal was to do it in two years, but

thanks to some significant donations and serious fundraising in not only the Elk Valley, but all across the East Kootenays, the end goal of $1 million was reached a full year ahead of schedule. Several key individuals from the Elk Valley took it upon themselves to help raise awareness, organise events, and come together with other groups to help bring the best in breast cancer care to the East Kootenay region. Acting

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as the faces of the campaign for the Elk Valley were Evelyn Cutts and Susan Schmitz. Stephanie Rogers, owner of Fernie business Stephanie’s Art & Glass, organised a ski and snow board-a-thon to raise funds. There were also major efforts made by Aysha Haines from the Fernie Rotary Club, and Pat Moore with the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation. The largest gift to come out of the valley was a

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RCMP REPORT Monday, August 13 • In Fernie at 3:06 p.m. prescription sunglasses were reported lost. • In Elko at 3:50 p.m. a complainant reported a semi passing on the right and speeding. • In Hosmer at 4:08 p.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported. • In Fernie at 4:24 p.m. there was a break and enter to a business. Liquor was stolen. • In Fernie at 4:56 p.m. there was a theft of a vehicle from the 100 block of First Avenue. A green Ford Aerostar was taken between the times of 2 and 4 p.m. • In Fernie at 5:58 p.m. there was a false residential alarm.

In Sparwood at 6:19 p.m. a person from Calgary was reported missing, and believed to be in the area fishing. His truck and trailer were found between Sparwood and Elkford by Search and Rescue. The man was found deceased in his trailer. Foul play is not suspected. Monday, August 13

• In Fernie at 1:19 p.m. fraud was reported. • In Sparwood at 8:12 p.m. a pile of fertilizer was in the middle of the highway causing a hazard to motorists. • In Fernie at 8:25 p.m. a green Malibu with B.C. plates was driving unsafely.

• In Elko at 9:05 p.m. threats were reported. • In Roosville at 9:50 p.m. a vehicle hit an elk. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 10:26 p.m. a possible impaired driver was reported.

Tuesday, August 14 • In Sparwood at 4:47 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Sparwood at 11:10 a.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Sparwood at 11:17 a.m. harassment was reported. • In Elkford at 12:28 p.m. threats were reported. • In Fernie at 1:13 p.m. a wallet was found and turned in. • In Hosmer at 2:11 p.m. a silver Mustang was passing and speeding through a construction zone. • In Elko at 3:09 p.m. a vehicle was reported for passing unsafely. • In Elko at 3:18 p.m. a black Ford with motorbikes in the back was driving erratically. • In Sparwood at 4:02 p.m. there was a minor two-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 4:31 p.m. two men were involved in a heated argument outside a business. • In Fernie at 6:34 p.m. several individuals were consuming alcohol in public. • In Fernie at 7:02 p.m. an erratic driver in a white Ford was reported. • In Baynes Lake at 8:47 p.m. a vehicle hit a deer. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 8:58 p.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported. • In Fernie at

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9:42 p.m. there was a false residential alarm.

Wednesday, August 15 • In Sparwood at 4:53 a.m. an injured moose needed to be dispatched. • In Sparwood at 7:52 a.m. vandalism was done to a vehicle. • In Fernie at 7:53 a.m. a call was received concerning an individual putting up a tent in city limits.

In Sparwood at 8:40 a.m. a call was received on a child welfare concern. It was turned over to the Ministry of Children and Families. Wednesday, August 15

• In Fernie at 9:40 a.m. there was a hit and run. • In Fernie at 10:04 a.m. two Mustangs were seen

racing each other and passing on double solid lines. One was red and white and one was grey in colour. • In Hosmer at 2:46 p.m. a minivan with Alberta plates was speeding through a construction zone. • In Fernie at 3:01 p.m. a vehicle was reported for passing on the right. • In Sparwood at 3:50 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Fernie at 5:07 p.m. a wellbeing check was done. The subject was located and all was fine. • In Hosmer at 6:04 p.m. a Toyota was seen passing in a construction zone. • In Sparwood at 6:10 p.m. the ambulance requested police assistance with a patient. • In Hosmer at 6:22 p.m. a minivan was seen driving erratically.

2:25 a.m. a white GMC with Alberta plates was reported for possibly being intoxicated. • In Fernie at 2:58 a.m. five people were seen fighting in front of a local business. • In Sparwood 4:45 a.m. there was a domestic dispute. • In Fernie at 7:52 a.m. a red Volvo was driving erratically and speeding. • In Fernie at 12:08 p.m. there was a single vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

• In Elkford at 8:56 p.m. a subject stopped by police was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant from Trail, B.C. • In Elkford at 9:04 p.m. four suspicious individuals were seen and reported. • In Sparwood at 10:04 p.m. a semi with an oversized load was seen speeding though a construction zone and tailgating. • In Fernie at 10:34 p.m. there was a loud party complaint.

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In Sparwood at 12:16 a.m. several people were intoxicated and screaming in the street on White Birch Crescent. • In Sparwood at 2:12 a.m. a complainant reported a person banging on their door and ringing the doorbell on Hickory Place. It is believed it was a prank. • In Fernie at

• In Fernie at 2:13 p.m. a silver car with B.C. plates was speeding and passing on double solid lines. • In Fernie at 2:47 p.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported. • In Sparwood at 3:59 p.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Sparwood at 5:32 p.m. police attended to a family disturbance. • In Grasmere at 5:52 p.m. loud motorcycles were racing by a residence. • In Fernie

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Friday, August 17 • In Fernie at 12:20 a.m. three intoxicated individuals were seen wandering around downtown. • In Fernie at 3:43 a.m. flames were seen coming out of a sewer drain. The Fernie Fire Department attended. • In Fernie at 8:27 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Fernie at 9:15 a.m. there was a report of vandalism done to a local business. • In Sparwood at 10:41 a.m. two youths without helmets were riding a dirt bike up and down the street on Mountain Ash Crescent. • In Elko at 11:04 a.m. there was a report of an extremely slow moving motor home impeding traffic. • In Fernie at 11:06 a.m. fraud was reported.

• In Fernie at 1:50 p.m. there was a theft of a bike. One minute later a call was placed and the bike was reported found at a residence down the street. • In Fernie at 2:53 p.m. a wallet was turned in. • In Elkford at 3:04 p.m. a break and enter occurred. A TV and DVD player were stolen. This incident occurred sometime over the past two weeks. • In Elko at 4:26 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. • In Hosmer

In Hosmer at 7:57 p.m. an erratic driver was reported for speeding and tailgating, and throwing fries out the window. Friday, August 17

at 8:07 p.m. a white Dodge hauling a camper trailer was driving with the door open and items falling all over the highway.

Saturday, August 18 • In Sparwood at 12:21 a.m. a gunshot was heard. • In Fernie at 12:44 a.m. a suspicious man was reported. • In Sparwood at 1:05 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Elkford at 2:51 a.m. a complainant reported someone yelling, screaming and pounding on his door. • In Elkford at 3:05 a.m. people were throwing rocks at a house.

• In Fernie at 3:47 a.m. five or six people were causing a disturbance on the 900 block of Seventh Street. • In Elko at 8:15 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 11:02 a.m. a wallet was reported lost. • In Grasmere at 11:11 a.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported. • In Fernie at 12:02 p.m. a vehicle was parked in the alley without insurance. • In Fernie at 5:01 p.m. an assault was reported. • In Fernie at 7:43 p.m. a possible impaired driver was reported when a new gold coloured Dodge with Alberta plates was seen driving over the lines, unable to maintain his lane. The driver was not located. • In Baynes Lake at 9:19 p.m. there was a single vehicle rollover. The two occupants of the vehicle suffered minor injuries. • In Elkford at 9:32 p.m. a dog was chained in a backyard barking incessantly. • In Sparwood at 9:34 p.m. there was a domestic dispute. • In Baynes Lake at 9:57 p.m. a suspicious person was reported.

Sunday, August 19 • In Fernie at 2:25 a.m. there was a report of a disturbance between two roommates. • In Fernie at 2:41 a.m. an assault was reported. • In Fernie at

2:41 a.m. eight youths were seen causing a disturbance. • In Fernie at 2:52 a.m. vandalism was done to a vehicle. • In Fernie at 2:52 a.m. threats were reported. • In Fernie at 3:15 a.m. there was a noise complaint from a vehicle on the Ski Hill Road blasting music. • In Fernie at 4:52 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Elko at 10:03 a.m. a wallet was found. • In Fernie at 10:38 a.m. a complainant reported an intoxicated individual slept on their porch and left several personal belongings behind. • In Fernie at 11:51 a.m. a complainant reported that their visitor stole several items upon departing. • In Fernie at 12:11 p.m. a wallet was reported lost. • In Fernie at 1:40 p.m. there was a report of a nuisance person aggressively bugging people for groceries and money. • In Sparwood at 2:19 p.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Fernie at 4:05 p.m. there was a report of vandalism when a window of a residence was broken. • In Fernie at 4:13 p.m. a complainant reported a vehicle speeding and swerving. • In Sparwood at 5:51 p.m. there was a report of a traffic hazard when a black Jeep was parked at an intersection. • In Fernie at

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7:09 p.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported. • In Fernie at 8:02 p.m. a silver two door Volkswagen with Alberta plates was seen tailgating and driving erratically. • In Sparwood at 8:10 p.m. a white Dodge pickup with Alberta plates was reported for forcing a vehicle off the road. • In Sparwood at 8:15 p.m. an orange car was seen driving erratically. The com-

plainant suspected the driver was intoxicated. • In Sparwood at 8:18 p.m. a blue Dodge pickup was reported for passing and tailgating. • In Fernie at 10:06 p.m. there was a disturbance at a liquor establishment. • In Fernie at 11:51 p.m. there was a disturbance at Rotary Park with people yelling and screaming.

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• In Fernie at 12:39 a.m. three individuals jumping on garbage cans were attempting to get on the roof of a local business. • In Sparwood at 1:14 a.m. a loud party was reported. • In Sparwood at 2:38 a.m. a dog was reported for continuously barking. • In Fernie at 3:08 a.m. an unwanted guest needed to be removed from a residence.

• In Fernie at 10:35 a.m. a lost licence plate decal was reported. • In Fernie at 4:49 p.m. police were asked to keep the peace while belongings were retrieved. • In Fernie at 9:10 p.m. a white Dodge pickup was seen passing on double solids and speeding. • In Elkford at 10:42 p.m. there was a loud party complaint on Alder Street. • In Sparwood

at 11:03 p.m. a complainant reported fireworks were being set off. • In Sparwood at 11:27 p.m. a threeday driving prohibition was issued.

Tuesday, August 21 • In Fernie at 12:16 a.m. there was a breach of court ordered conditions. • In Sparwood at 12:34 a.m. there was a suspicious vehicle reported driving around a residential

area. • In Fernie at 3:10 a.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Fernie at 7:21 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Sparwood at 2:20 p.m. there was a vehicle parked downtown with expired plates. • In Hosmer at 2:59 p.m. police were requested to check on the emotional state of an individual. The individual was located and all was fine.

• In Fernie at 3:12 p.m. there was a single vehicle accident. Extensive damage was done and the driver sustained minor injuries. • In Fernie at 3:36 p.m. there was a two-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 4:24 p.m. harassment was reported. • In Sparwood at 5 p.m. a bike was reported lost.

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DAY: On Monday, September 3, 2012, Reginald Phillip Day passed away peacefully at the Elk Valley Hospital. Reg was born on September 25, 1945 in Toronto, ON. An avid outdoorsman, Reg enjoyed fishing and camping during the warmth of the summer months. He loved spending time with his family, or visiting with friends at the Sparwood Legion. Reg will be sadly missed. Reg is survived by his wife Frieda, his son John (Chris) Day, grandsons Jonathan and Michael Day, 4 sisters: Debbie (Dusan), Laura, Evon (Brian) and Patsy, 3 brothers-in-law: Bill (Marg) McHugh, Dave McHugh and Frank McHugh and 4 sisters-in-law: Rita (Dave) Logan, Janet (George) Boughton, Frances Ramburg and Elaine McHugh as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Art Schultz and Edna Day, sons Steven and Gary Day, his brother Ron Mathis and his brother-in-law Mike McHugh. No Funeral Services will take place by request. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

DEMORE: Raymond Dean Demore passed peacefully at the Elk Valley Hospital on August 31, 2012 after a gradual decline in health, supported by family and caregivers during the last days of his life. Raymond was born in Trail, BC on April 8, 1935 to parents Lou and Evalyn Demore. In May 2012 Raymond moved from Olds, AB to Fernie to be closer to family. Raymond is survived by his children: Rick Demore, Theresa Cox and Cathy (Ranier) Korn; grandchildren JD, Shantelle, Cole, Shawneil, Lynn, Mike, Danny, Michelle, Tammy, Ryan, Broden and Jordan; 4 great grandchildren and brothers Don (Alice) and Dave (Noella). He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Bonnie and his brother Jim. The Memorial Service was held at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” on Saturday, September 8th. Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2218 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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MIHALYNUK, ROBERT (BOB) Passed away on September 1, 2012 at the age of 65. He is survived by his two daughters, Lorenda (Jeff) Thompson and Tala (Brian) Wambacher as well as his four grandchildren, Alexander, Olivia, Eric and Samantha. He is also survived by his sister, Margie Mueller and two neices, Kerry and Laura and their families. Although not together anymore, Bob shared 18 years with Alida and they remained friends. Bob will be sadly missed by many friends that he made throughout the years in Kelowna at Canada Post as well as the years in Tungsten, N.W.T Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting everdenrust.com

Phil Edwards, (“Philco”), aged 63, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, California. He will be remembered always for his incredible spirit and zeal for life. Phil was born in Kamloops, British Columbia and he spent his childhood and high school years in the orchards of the Okanagan Valley. He then attended the University of British Columbia where, despite his love of life, fun and motorcycles, he did attain a degree in Mechanical Engineering. At university, Phil met his future wife, Laurie. They married in 1974 and eventually moved to Fernie, British Columbia, where they would raise their two children, Allyson and Lance. Phil’s professional life began and ended with the drilling and mining industry. His work took him from British Columbia to Thailand, then Chile, to Colorado and Australia. In 1995, Phil became the owner of Connors Drilling (U.S.A.) LLC, headquartered in Montrose, Colorado. Connors became part of Phil and part of his family. He was known to say often, “At Connors, we have good days and we have bad days, but we never, ever have dull days.” In 2006, Phil was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He devoted his next six years to the pursuit of sunshine and laughter, whilst being surrounded by a circle of family and friends who loved him enormously. Phil is survived by his wife (Laurie), son (Lance), daughter (Allyson) and son-in-law (Brian MiniÀe). He leaves behind his two brothers, Brian and Tom Edwards, and two sisters in law, Lana Lee and Debi Edwards. His nieces and nephews include: Michael Edwards, Matthew Edwards, Ian Prentice, David Edwards, Kaitlyn Prentice and Sarah Edwards. He will be dearly missed by Mollie and James Brown. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday September 15, 2012 at 6812 Rosen Lake Road, Jaffray, BC. In lieu of Áowers, the family asks that donations be made to Prostate Cancer Canada online at http://www.prostatecancer.ca/ or by calling 1 888 255 0333.

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Business Opportunities Reach most sportsmen & women in BC advertise in the 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulation Synopsis! The largest outdoor magazine in BC, 450,000 copies plus two year edition! This is the most effective way to advertise your business in BC. Please call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335. or email: fish@blackpress.ca

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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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.

Part-Time Housekeeping Positions Must be reliable & work MonFri. Drop resume off at the Travelodge Three Sisters in Fernie.

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email:info@torqueindustrial.com

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

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JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat 250832-8053, pat@brabymotors.com

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Our Fernie, BC store is currently recruiting for the following position: Assistant Store Manager – Merchandise The Assistant Store Operator (ASO) – Merchandise is an assistant to the Store Operator whose primary focus are sustaining effective customer relationships by: leading and developing a Merchandise team that provides value added experiences for customers through a store that serves the customer; and analyzing and optimizing inventory and merchandising processes. Mark’s offers: t $PNQFUJUJWF XBHFT t #FOFmUT "GUFS NPOUIT t #POVT PQQPSUVOJUJFT &YDFMMFOU EJTDPVOUT "EWBODFNFOU UP Operator in less than 2 years possible with individual performance

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2 Customer Service Coordinators Regular Part-Time 25 -30 hours a week. The primary role of the customer service coordinator is to add value to the customer experience through advanced product education for both associates and customers. If you’re interested in a Career that Works see the Store Manager with your resume today or visit us online at www.marks.com OR fax at (250) 423-7609

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ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified and experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher and Processor Operators. Out of town and camp work. Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

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Receptionist wanted for Indigo spa 472 2nd ave Fernie. Please drop off resume at the Indigo spa attention to Ingrid Ericlson or e-mail albrunel@hotmail.com 250.430.7624

CARPENTERS, PAINTERS, LABOURERS & MACHINE OPERATOR and WELDER We are currently seeking experienced, mature individuals for the positions of Framing & Finishing Carpenters, Painters and Labourers. Mature individual required to operate skid steer, mini-hoes, compact equipment and other equipment. Must have a good work ethic and own transportation. Experience necessary for Carpentry, Painting, Machine Operation and Welding. Mechanical experience would be a definite asset. Please email your resume to christine@ermh.ca or drop off in person to 24A Manitou Road, Fernie.

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Feed & Hay 2nd cut Alfalfa, small squares, 50-60lbs, $6/bale. Grass/Alfalfa also, 60-70lbs. Call (250)427-7374 Wycliffe Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250428-9755 Hay for sale, Wycliffe, $125/ton, $32/bale, 500lb 65% alfa alfa bales. (250)426-7668

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◆ Bellevue: 6 bdrms, double attached garage, separate 30’X40’ shop, 2.33 acres in town, paved to front door, all municipal utilities, $489,900.

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

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FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED rentals available immediately in Sparwood or Elkford. Contact Tammie Davy at 250-425-2968 or Lindsay at 250-425-1180. On-line application available at: elkvalley listings.ca.

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WELCOMES YOU Sunday Meeting Morning Services

10:30 am

Wednesday Bible Study at 5:45 pm Craft & Chat - 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 pm

Corps OfÀcer: Lt. Kyla McKenzie Fernie OfÀce 250-423-4661 www.ferniesalvationarmy.ca

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

1491-5th Ave, Fernie

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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

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

GOOD NEWS CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Sunday Worship

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ELK VALLEY CHURCH SERVICES THE SALVATION ARMY

Large new apts. for rent in Sparwood Heights. 6 appliances, 2 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, $1350. Rick 425-5432 Scenic Downtown Elkford Alpine Court Spacious New apartments 1 Bdrm $775/mth. 2 & 3 bdrm - $850 (& up)month. Includes heat, lights & hot water 250-865-2722

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SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE 436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

250-425-7787 AfÀliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) Services: Sunday 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm Everyone Welcome Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell

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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Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS Wednesday Service

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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 animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 6 mnth Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1100 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • Open to work trades on property • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 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 animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 6 mnth Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1100 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • Open to work trades on property • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com Elkford Townhouse end unit for rent. 3 bedroom, 1 & half bathroom, corner unit with brick ďŹ replace, full basement, 4 appliances, laminate ooring, large fenced backyard, covered carport. Newly renovated. Owner retired. $1250/month plus damage deposit. Available immediately. 403-938-6779 sharma2005@gmail.com

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Teck Coal Limited (Proponent) is proposing an extension to its existing Fording River Operations located north of Elkford, within the East Kootenay region of southeastern B.C., referred to as the Swift Project (proposed Project). The proposed Project would maintain the existing production capacity of the Fording River Operations and would extend overall mine life by approximately 20 years. The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate (Certificate) before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application for a Certificate (Application) by the Proponent, Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve Application Information Requirements. The Application Information Requirements will specify the studies to be conducted and the detailed information to be provided by the Proponent in its Application. EAO has now received draft Application Information Requirements from the Proponent and invites comments on this draft. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the Project are identified for consideration as part of the environmental assessment process. There are 30 days for the submission of written comments by the public in relation to the draft Application Information Requirements. The comment period will begin on September 19, 2012 and end on October 19, 2012. An electronic copy of the draft Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process will be available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca on September 19, 2012. Copies of the Draft Application Information Requirements are also available for viewing at these locations during the comment period: x x x

District of Elkford Municipal Office (816 Michel Rd, Elkford, B.C.) District of Sparwood Municipal Office (136 Spruce Ave, Sparwood, B.C.) Fernie City Hall (501-3rd Ave, Fernie, B.C.)

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Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Town Office (8502-19 Ave, Coleman, AB) Elkford Public Library (816 Michel Road, Elkford, B.C.) Sparwood Public Library (110 Pine Avenue, Sparwood, B.C.) Fernie Heritage Library (492-3rd Avenue, Fernie, B.C.) Crowsnest Pass Library (2114-127 St, Blairmore, AB)

EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: x x

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By online form: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca By mail: Tracy James Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. V8W 9V1 By fax: 250-387-2208

EAO invites the public to attend an Open House about the purpose and content of the draft Application Information Requirements. The Open House will be held at:

Elkford Community Conference Centre (Teck Room) 818 Michel Road Elkford, B.C. on: September 19, 2012 from: 4 pm until 8 pm EAO, the Proponent and the Proponent’s environmental assessment consultants will be present to provide information and respond to questions about the Application Information Requirements at the Open House. All written comments received during the 30-day public comment period in relation to the draft Application Information Requirements will be considered. After taking public comments into account, EAO will finalize the Application Information Requirements and issue them to the Proponent. If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to the EAO on the proposed Project.

NOTE: All written submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

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