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eer in Fernie can continue to roam the streets and backyards of the city safely. City council has decided not to go forward with a cull to deal with the community’s urban deer population. A recent letter from a Fernie resident prompted council to discuss whether or not the city has a deer problem at a regular

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meeting held on October 9. The letter was addressed to mayor and council and asks what they intend to do about the deer population problem. With several other Kootenay communities currently dealing with deer culls, and Invermere facing court action to defend their public involvement process following a cull, Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano felt it was important for the city to address their deer situation

with caution. “Even if we had a horrendous deer problem, we really need to wait and see what happens with Invermere before anything could be done,” commented Giuliano. “It sounds like this process is long and it’s difficult, and if we have the same kind of animal lovers, and I think we do, that they have in Invermere, we will be facing the same kind of court problems that they are facing.”

Bear Aware Coordinator for the Elk Valley, Kathy Murray, attended the meeting and reinforced that Fernie is limited in their options when dealing with any wildlife issues. She expressed the importance of continuing to educate residents on how to avoid encounters with deer. “The reality is that we’ve all chosen to live here in bear country and with other wildlife,” said Murray. “There are more people and

more wildlife sharing our habitat, so we’re going to have to buckle up, manage attractants, and be more tolerant of wildlife.” Council members and Murray all agreed that should anyone encounter an aggressive or problem deer, the best course of action is to call a Conservation Officer, who can immediately deal with the situation. The city will continue to monitor the deer population in Fernie.

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Firefighters give kindergartners a lesson in fire safety By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

indergarten students at Isabella Dicken Elementary School had a blast with Fernie firefighters on W e d n e s d a y morning. As part of Fire Prevention Week in B.C., members of the Fernie Fire Hall talked to the kids about fire safety and what to do in the event of a fire. The little ones were delighted to receive their very own firefighter hat, and to get a chance to say hi to Sparky the Fire Dog.

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Sparwood sport heroes recognised By Jenna Jensen Contributor

ight Sparwood individuals were honoured and

celebrated during the Sport B.C. Community Sport Heroes Awards presented by Teck. The individuals were nominated by

residents of Sparwood for their long-time dedication to enriching the lives of others through sport. A crowd of

supporters were in attendance and honourable guests included Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko and Bill Bennett, Minister of

Sport Hero award recipients and honoured guests pose for a photo.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development. “I am so thrilled that Sports B.C. selected Sparwood, giving us the opportunity to recognise these eight worthy individuals. Even though eight are recognised today this is just a start, there are many, many more people worthy of this award in Sparwood. These volunteers contribute so much to the cohesiveness of the community, as well as promoting active and healthy lifestyles in all the lives that they touch. To have them recognised with this award is just awesome,” said Mayor

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Halko. “We really want to thank all of the volunteers. You do so much in helping the kids succeed and they are the future of our community,” commented Tammy Ogden, Community Liason, Teck Coal. David Endicott, Michel Thibeault, Cindy Thummerer, David Wilks, Kelvin Hughes, Pete Templin, Holly Johnston and Karen Hughes were recognised for their dedication to their sport(s) and the athletes that play, being acknowledged for the time, dedication and successes in

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all of their sport endeavors. Each were presented the award by the Honourable Bill Bennett and commended for all that they do. “I have learned many skills through sports, such as determination and loss. I have so much respect for people that help and encourage kids in sports. I personally wouldn’t be who I am today without the people who volunteered in sports when I was involved. I want you to know you really do make a difference,” said Bennett.

Another fall, another job fair By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

t’s that time of year again; the Elk Valley Employment Centre is hosting its annual Community Job Fair on Thursday, October 25, from noon to 5 p.m. Held at the Fernie Community Centre, the event will give both job seekers and employers the chance to find what they need to make it through the upcoming winter season. “The job fair will be a great venue for job seekers to learn about seasonal and year round job opportunities in the area, and for employers to recruit and connect with job seekers,” commented Amy Bockner, Business Services Coordinator for the Elk Valley Employment Centre. From trades and tourism, to hotels and recreation, employers from all over the Elk Valley will be in attendance. The job fair is held in the fall of each year to line up with the influx of people

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shop local because it is convenient, fast and enjoyable. By supporting local merchants I am contributing to a vibrant business community that produces a stronger tax base, creates variety in products while preserving the unique shops and distinct character of Fernie. Shopping here is fun rather like a delicious treat. Mary Giuliano Mayor of Fernie

Elkford Post Office holds grand opening By Jenna Jensen Contributor

nother new highlight in the District of Elkford has officially opened. The Elkford Post Office welcomed residents, District staff, and Canada Post management to their afternoon grand opening and customer appreciation event, where many enjoyed cake, coffee and the celebration. The idea of a new post office has been in the works for over four years and became possible through the hard work of many. Growing out of their former location in the Elkford Mall, the new location provides much more space and many other benefits. "We really were in need of a new location," says Sherrie Frank, Elkford Postmaster. "In the mall we were limited to our hours as we could only

be open during regular mall hours. We were also really tight on space, so we could not showcase any Canada Post products and did not have much space to work. Also, with the growth of the mines and residents of Elkford we were really running low on postal boxes," says Frank. The new location not only provides them with more space, the building is branded specifically for Canada Post and showcases all of its promotional items and products. "I am really impressed with the look of the building, and how the whole atmosphere fits within the community," said Norm Ouellet, Canada Post Local Area Manager. "The building has many windows and is bright and welcoming. This is definitely something the employees and residents of Elkford were really deserving of," he says.

The building is equipped with an alarm system and outside access, making mail pickup more available to shift workers. Jaques Bellerive, Canada Post Director of Operations, Pacific Local Area, recognised the staff

for all of their hard work and dedication. "The staff here really deserve a lot of credit for all of the hard work and time put in during the change over, also for all of their patience in dealing with an inadequate facility before," he says.

During the event Frank also mentioned a note of thanks to her husband, the District of Elkford, and to Bellerive and Ouellet for all their support. The new Elkford Post Office is located at 404 Boivin Road.

Jaques Bellerive, Canada Post Director of Operations, Pacific Local Area, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Elkford Post Office. Photo by J. Jensen

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ernie is in the running to be named the best ski town in North America. Powder Magazine is holding their first ever Ski Town Throwdown and Fernie made the cut to compete against 15 other locations to claim the title. Powder will unveil a 16 town bracket in their November issue, which will eventually give readers the chance to determine the best ski town in North America. The matchups will pit locations against one another on Facebook over a two day period. The ski town that collects the most fan votes will win the matchup and move forward in the bracket. “We have so much spirit in Fernie and so much powder pride. Let’s share that passion for powder and let’s kick those people back down in this throwdown, because the glory is on the

line,” remarked, Matt Mosteller, ski blogger Powder Matt and longtime Fernie skier. “I’m so proud of the power of this community. Every year I go through and do different things with the community, and reflecting on the fiftieth [anniversary] last year, and all the great things, and meeting all the wonderful people that were part of that event. I think this is a perfect example, because we have so many people that we can get fired up and get on this thing, and let’s do it!” The bracket contest will begin on October 29 and run until December 21. Fernie’s first round opponent is Mammoth, California taking place on November 14 through 16. The winner will move on to face the winner of Ogden versus Mad River Glen on November 28, with regional finals, semifinals, and the final matchup happening in December.

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Bear sightings this week backyard. Please dispose of excess waste responsibly, take it to the transfer station. - Commercial waste dumpsters containing wildlife attractants must be kept closed during the day and secured at the end of each business day to prevent access by wildlife. The Bylaw Officer will respond to complaints and all information remains confidential. Please call 250-423-1817 to report violators. If you are uncomfortable doing this, contact Bear Aware, however, first hand information is best. Thank you to everyone who is diligent with preventing human-wildlife conflict by managing garbage, fruit trees and other attractants, involving their families and neighbours and complying with local bylaws. The end result will be a safer and cleaner community for people and wildlife. Recent Bear sightings

By Kathy Murray Elk Valley Bear Aware

e can all participate in a Community Wildlife Watch and help make Fernie a safer place for people and wildlife. If you notice residents, visitors or businesses being irresponsible with garbage, take a moment to remind them that keeping garbage indoors, closing and locking a dumpster, or cleaning up an apple tree will result in a cleaner and safer neighborhood for everyone, wildlife included. Many residents may not be aware that we have a wildlife attractant bylaw in Fernie and offenders will be fined. It is unlawful to: - Put your garbage on the curb prior to 5 a.m. on the day of collection. - Accumulate, place, or store wildlife attractants under your carport, on your deck, or in your

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Fernie Bears reported accessing commercial dumpsters left open on Fourth Avenue downtown and Boomerang Way at Fernie Alpine Resort. A female bear was hit and killed by a vehicle on Manitou Road. Bears have been feeding on apple trees in backyards on Ninth and Tenth Avenue in the Annex and in West Fernie. Bear sightings all along the Elk River Dike Trail.

Sparwood Bears reported accessing crab apple trees on Willow Drive. Please report all bear sightings and incidents to the Ministry of Environment 24-hour hotline at 1-877-952-7277. 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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PUBLIC NOTICE The District of Elkford hereby gives notice in accordance with sections 227 and 94 of the Community Charter that Council will consider at the October 9 and October 22, 2012 Regular Council Meetings, a Bylaw to exempt certain lands and improvements within the municipal boundaries from municipal taxation for the years 2013 to 2015. For the 2013 to 2015 calendar years the following properties would be subject to the Bylaw. The tax estimates are based on a 3% increase over the previous year.

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Property Assessment Exempted

2013 Estimate

2014 Estimate

2015 Estimate

$1,026,000 126,294 100,016 119,048 110,112 114,170 1,017,200

$5,595 454 359 428 396 410 5,289

$5,763 467 370 441 408 423 5,447

$5,936 481 381 454 420 435 5,611

$12,930

$13,320

$13,716

Estimate of Total Taxes Foregone Curtis Helgesen – Director, Financial Services October 4, 2012

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2013 Financial Assistance Grants The District of Elkford is now accepting applications for Financial Assistance Grant funding for the 2013 Budget Year. Any not-for-profit community groups or organizations that can demonstrate financial need and are interested in requesting financial assistance from the District for the year 2013, are encouraged to submit an application. The completed application and required documentation for the 2013 Financial Assistance Grants must be submitted by October 31, 2012. Information packages and application forms are available for pickup at the District Office, or on the website at www.elkford.ca

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

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Whether a Mountain Resort Municipality (MRM) in the Jumbo Valley is created by a cabinet minister or by the entire provincial cabinet does not change the fact that it is a stupid idea (and a violation of democratic principles). An appointed council responsible for an area with zero population is not only silly, it is dangerous and expensive. The only purpose for creating such a pretend town (several suggestions for names include the District of Dumbo and Bennett-Ville) is to avoid a public process and a land-use decision that involves elected and accountable people. Whether the puppets who would be appointed to the council in Jumbo are “local” or not is completely irrelevant because they will not be accountable or even autonomous in their decision making. As it stands right now, the proponent behind the Jumbo resort could apply for rezoning through the RDEK and follow the same public process that every other land owner and developer in the region has to follow — including the ski resorts of Panorama Mountain Village and Fernie Alpine Resort. To circumnavigate proper process will

cost us, the taxpayers of British Columbia, over a hundred thousand dollars a year to pay for an administrator salary and to set up all of the paper work for the town with no people, and no one can indicate when — if ever — there might be a population and a tax base large enough to allow this white elephant to be self sufficient and hold democratic elections and function like any other local government in the province is expected to do (and any new areas considering incorporation have to prove that they can do from day one). Some have compared the would be banana republic of Jumbo to several B.C. mining towns that were created instantly a long time ago. The difference between the mining towns (i.e. Elkford and Tumbler Ridge) is that within a short period of time (usually two years) there was a population base large enough to hold elections, and that the purpose of creating these communities was to provide a home for mine workers and their families to live — not for real estate speculation and resort development. Some of these communities also pre-date the current regional district system, which, if it had been in place, would be a much simpler

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way to administer the land zoning of an undeveloped area. Does the end justify the means? If a proposal can’t play by the current rules and has to rely on candidate Clovechok and friends to create new ones which suppress basic principles of fairness and democracy, and if a proposal can’t even pay the administration costs (makes you wonder who will pay for the road), is there something to worry about? I think so. If candidate Clovechok is unsuccessful at getting elected, perhaps there will be a space waiting for him on Jumbo council? Gerry Taft Mayor, District of Invermere

On October 9, 2012 we all could read in the news about a nasty accident somewhere around Canal Flats, where an Alberta woman was killed by a flying rock. Yes, it could happen and it did. Pretty sad and who’s fault is it? The Gods of course! I would understand if someone truly religious said that, but the investigating officer? I would understand if someone working for an insurance company said that, but investigating officer? Enough said. Question: Is there anything that could be done so it would not happen ever again? We know there is some kind of law, directing the drivers leaving a dirt road to check for rocks being stuck in

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the tread of the tire or in between their dual wheels and I believe they do that. The fact is that if there were a big rock, like the one flying through the windshield of that car, the driver of the truck would probably have to take the wheel right off to release the rock. Is there a possibility he could not see the rock? I don’t know. Now then, all the people working in the open pit mine and driving those big trucks know very well what the rock knocker is and what it does, and does it well. Very, very simple gadget. I know that this exact type of rock knocker could not be used on a flat bed trailer, it would have to be redesigned and yes, it would cost some. No one can tell me it can not be done. I know it can. It could

be adapted to any type of vehicle with dual tires. Just don’t blame the Gods for this kind of accident and don’t try to save money in the wrong places, unless we really are

just human resources, then, who cares. Thanks for reading this. Sincerely, Roger Chramosta

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Masquerade to support Elk Valley Hospital Foundation By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Elk Valley Hospital Foundation’s upcoming fundraising gala will give the community a chance to get out of the house and support health in the Elk Valley at the same time. The Mardi Gras masquerade themed event is taking place at the end of October and will include dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. “Our mission is to raise funds to supply equipment to the hospitals of the Elk Valley to allow for better care given to the residents,” explained Lori Gadsden, President of the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation. “It’s a super fun event. We’ve been able to do very good things, and it’s not just for Fernie, we do support

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Sparwood and Elkford as well.” The foundation is a charitable society that has actively fundraised upwards of $50,000 for Elk Valley hospitals over the last 12 years. Gadsden remarked, “We’ve added a lot to the care of the Valley and we’d like to keep going.” All the proceeds of the event will go towards the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation and the ‘A Clear View’ mammography campaign for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. The Mardi Gras Masquerade is happening Saturday, October 27 at the Fernie Community Centre starting at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Ghostrider Trading, Stephanie’s Art & Glass, the Elk Valley Hospital, or from any member of the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation.

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Music Festival Society thanks City for a successful Wapiti By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

n behalf of the Wapiti Music Festival Society, Kevin McIsaac presented Fernie Council with a print Monday night to thank the City for their support of this year’s event. McIsaac spoke at a regular council meeting before unveiling the thankyou gift. “Thank you for all those that came and helped out,” said McIsaac. “Specifically, thank you to the staff that worked their tails off to make sure that we had water and drinks, and all kinds of things that we needed from the city, barricades, and fencing.” He went on to say, “This year’s event was a tremendous success. We had over 1,500 people, with 400 people online just purchasing tickets. People from as far away as Ontario, New Mexico, and from all over Western Canada, so it was fantastic.” “We’ve had very positive reviews, to

the point where we had bands who were signing up to play for next year on the day after Wapiti.” To show the Wapiti Music Festival Society’s gratitude, McIsaac presented mayor and council with an original Wapiti Music Festival print

created by Michael Hepner at Clawhammer Press, and framed by local photographer, Kyle Hamilton. Planning is already underway for next year’s festival, tentatively scheduled for August 9 and 10, 2013 in the Annex Park.

Kevin McIsaac presents Mayor Mary Giuliano with a print on behalf of the Wapiti Music Festival Society. Photo by N. Liebermann

Tourism Information Trade Show 2012-13 Winter Season The Fernie Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Fernie invite you to join Fernie’s second annual Tourism Information Trade Show Where: When:

The Fernie Curling Club, Wednesday November 28th, 2012 Exhibitor setup: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Trade Show and Prize Draws: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Optional Business to Business mingle 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Last year’s event was an overwhelming success. This event allows you to promote your product, organization or service to Fernie’s front line staff ahead of the busy winter season. It encourages these staff to learn about Fernie’s retail, food & beverage and activity-based experiences and communicate these effectively to guests, creating a more positive tourist experience. This event focuses on winter however we would also like to give staff an idea of our great summer offerings, so summer operators are very welcome. Attendees will comprise of: • Hotel & front desk staff • Local reservations agents • Fernie Alpine Resort staff • Retail staff • Restaurant and bar servers If you are interested in showcasing your business: • Register for $50.00 or donate a door prize with minimum value of $100.00 • A 75cm x 60cm table will be provided. Please request power with your RSVP if you require it • Bring brochures or print material as handouts to attendees • Please utilize decorations and props for your display and do not tear down your display before the event has finished • Please have your prizing or payment in the form of cash or cheque with you at the event. Cheques can be made out to Tourism Fernie If you would like to attend as an exhibitor, please RSVP by November 21st To: Rachael Bone, Fernie Chamber of Commerce: members@ferniechamber.com or 250.423.6868

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he community of Fernie is stepping up to help Brooke Malakoff, and her family, as she continues her battle with cancer.

Friends of Brooke teamed up with Overwaitea Saturday for a hot dog sale, raising a whopping $757 in just one afternoon. Other fundraising efforts include a book sale, penny collection, bottle drive, as well as a garage and bake

sale. A trust fund has been set up at CIBC in Brooke’s name. Anyone who would like to make a deposit can visit their local CIBC branch.

Join us for a whole new movie watching experience!!

Starting Friday, October 19 to Thursday, October 25

Finding Nemo 3D

Fundraising for Brooke continues

Senior

$2.00 Extra $8.00

Family

$29.00

THIS WEEK Thursday, October 18

• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday night, 6:15 -7:30 p.m. in the Salvation Army building. Call Isabel, 250-423-7043. • Every Thursday 6:30 p.m onwards – fun darts at Sparwood Legion. • Red Cedar Book Club for grades 4 to 7 at Fernie Heritage Library 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. • Fernie 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, October 19

• Cribbage at Senior Drop-In Centre, Fernie, every Friday 7:30 p.m. • Jitney darts every Friday at Fernie Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 p.m. Drop in and meet new people. All adults welcome. If you are interested phone the lounge at 250-423-6218 for details. • Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon •Sparwood Legion open jam session every second Friday at 7 p.m. • Fernie Heritage Library 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. • Morning Adult badminton at the Community Centre from 9 11a.m. All levels welcome, some racquets available to loan. Drop-in $6.00. For more info contact Chris Stockey 250-423-8062

Saturday, October 20

• Fernie Legion meat draw 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fun and Entertaining, All welcome to join us. • Every Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw at Sparwood Legion 4 - 6 p.m. • Christ Church Anglican Garage Sale 9am-3pm at 591 4th Ave., Fernie

Sunday, October 21

• 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. • Sewing at Christ Church Anglican, Fernie. To Register - Call 250 423 6517 or email christchurchfernie@ gmail.com

From left: Val Luznar-Purdy and Dawn Voysey sell hotdogs for Brooke outside Overwaitea on Saturday. Submitted photo

Monday, October 22

• 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, October 23

• Crib / Whist alternate weeks, Seniors Drop In Centre, Fernie, 7.30 p.m. • Fernie Heritage Library storytime program - ages three-five: 11:15 a.m. – Noon • Fun, crafts and lunch anytime between 10a.m. and 1:30p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Fernie. The kitchen at the Seniors Centre is open weekly from 9 a.m, to 2 p.m Monday through Thursday. Coffee or tea, sandwiches, soup and/or dessert can be purchased. General public welcome. • Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 6-9. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Lego and Fairytales.

Wednesday, October 24

• Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details. •Cribbage, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 1 p.m. •Darts, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 7 p.m. • Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon • Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 7 to 9 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie. • Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 6 – 9. 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Hello! I’m your body – Funny facts, Parts and Experiments to learn more about the amazing body that you live in. Pre-register for this program. • Evening Adult badminton at the Community Centre from 7 - 9 p.m. All levels welcome, some racquets available to loan. Drop-in $6. For more info contact Chris Stockey 250423-8062

FortisBC Contractor Program information session Are you a natural gas contractor? You’re invited to attend a breakfast meeting to learn about the FortisBC Contractor Program. It’s free to join and benefits include: • up to $5,000 in co-op advertising funds* • company listing on the FortisBC website • advance notice of energy efficiency rebate programs When: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Where: Best Western Fernie Mountain 1622-7th Avenue, Fernie Time: 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Please RSVP by Thursday, October 18, 2012 Fax: 604-592-7618 Call: 1-866-884-8833 (Option 3) Email: contractorprogram@fortisbc.com

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City Council Meeting Schedule

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

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

Ph: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226 Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466 Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3) Phone: 250-423-2254 For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911

Urban Deer in Fernie

Prevent urban deer encounters. Deer can be dangerous, never approach or feed deer.

If deer are responding to your presence, you are too close. Keep a distance of 15 to 20 meters.

Keep dogs on a leash, but if deer charge towards you drop the leash so the dog can escape and try to place a solid object (tree or car) between you and the deer.

Female deer (does) can be especially aggressive during the fawning season from May through July. Male deer (bucks) can be aggressive during the mating season (November and December) and female deer (does) during the fawning season from May through July)

A combination of landscaping with deer resistant plants and hazing techniques can be used to protect your yard from deer damage. However, fencing is the only guaranteed method of keeping deer out of your yard. Providing food (by intent or neglect) for wildlife is the root cause of an increase in human/wildlife conflict. Please report wildlife incidents when there is a threat to human safety to the Ministry of Environment 24-hour hotline on 1-877952-7277

GRANT FUNDING REQUESTS

The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for grant funding for the 2013 budget year. Any community groups or organizations that are interested in requesting grant funding from the City for the upcoming year and can demonstrate financial need are encouraged to submit an application. Application forms and guidelines for obtaining grant funding are available for pick-up at City Hall at 501–3rd Avenue and can also be found on our website at www.fernie.ca. Completed applications can be faxed, mailed, emailed or dropped off at City Hall. The deadline for submission of completed application forms is Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Jim Hendricks, Director of Financial and Computer Services Phone: (250) 423-6817 Fax: (250) 423-3034 Email: jim.hendricks@fernie.ca

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, October 18, 2012

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST

The City of Fernie is seeking an Engineering Technologist to fill a vacancy in its Operational Services Department. Reporting to the Director of Operational Services, this person will be responsible for mapping and data management duties and assist with technical matters involving the design, maintenance, and planning of City infrastructure.

The successful applicant will be required to possess a diploma in Civil Technology, Geomatics or equivalent and are required to have strong skills in computer based mapping, GIS and data management applications. Experience in surveying or municipal engineering would be considered an asset. Registered or eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC as an Applied Science Technologist are also required..

In addition to the above qualifications, the ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and will be energetic, enthusiastic, well organized and able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with the community, consultants, contractors and internal clients. A valid BC driver’s license is required for this position. The rate of pay for this fulltime, permanent CUPE position is per the current CUPE Collective Agreement and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest accompanied by a resume complete with related references to be received by 4:00 pm Thursday, October 18, 2012, and addressed in confidence to: Dave Cockwell Director of Operational Services P.O. Box 190 501 – 3rd Avenue Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Or by e-mail to: dave.cockwell@fernie.ca

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION (Lease)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to dispose of an interest in land, being the entering into of a lease for a portion of the Fernie Memorial Arena, specifically the Curling Facility with the Fernie Curling Club, for a term of 6 months, commencing on October 15, 2012. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is the initial sum of $6,000.00 per year. This is the first of two notices, dated October 18th, 2012. Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services

PARENTS!

Pool, Pajamas & Movie Night

Here’s you chance to have a planned night out once a month.

Bring your child down to the Fernie Aquatic Centre and we will take them for swim, get them in there PJ’s and then into our MP Room for some popcorn fun and a Movie. PICK THEM UP TIRED AND READY FOR BED!

5:30 - 8:30pm Thursday, October 18, November 22, and December 20, 2012. (Before No School Fridays) $9.13 + Tax per night. Ages 6 and up! Register for one or more nights !

Get Your Voice Heard - Apply Now!!! Share your talent, time and skills – Make a difference

City Council encourages citizens with a desire to share their talent, time and skills to serve as members of the following Committees, Boards and Commissions: Beautification Committee – Do you have an eye for detail?

Do you have an overall vision for how you would like to see Fernie portrayed? Our seasonal lighting, displays, decorations, banners, planters are used to promote Fernie and instill pride in our community. Would you like your voice to be heard? This is a volunteer position and members participate primarily in an advisory capacity to City Council. Leisure Services Advisory Board

Planning, developing, promoting and maintaining adequate leisure

services and programs of all types, for citizens of all ages. Does this interest you? Apply now to sit on the Leisure Services Advisory Board and have your voice heard in how leisure services programs are implemented throughout our community. Board of Variance

Do you have an interest in land use, zoning bylaw and development variance permits.

This appeal board has jurisdiction in relation to several important matters including those involving non-conforming uses that cannot be dealt with by a Development Variance Permit. The Members who sit on the Board of Variance are an independent tribunal that is subject to the rules of procedural fairness Peaked your interest?? Give us a call and find out more on how you can contribute! Email: cityhall@fernie.ca City Hall: 250 423-6817 Fax: 250 423-3034

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d is tr i c t o f spa rwo o d Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

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BE BEAR SMART!

It is that time of year again! Bears are bulking up for hibernation and eating as much food as possible. Bears have a very keen sense of smell and garbage or other food sources can easily attract bears 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 trees; and remember that • A fed bear is a dead bear – by ensuring that there are no attractants in our community the bears do not become habituated to human food sources.

NO SHOOTING AREA This map shows the area designated by bylaw where the discharge of a ﬁrearm is prohibited except as permitted by Firearm Regulation Bylaw No. 540.

RECYCLING TIPS

Yellow Bin Program – Mixed Recyclables The yellow bin program accepts cardboard, tin and aluminum cans, all mixed paper (including newspaper and magazines) and plastic milk jugs (no cartons). Please make sure tin/aluminum cans and milk jugs are rinsed and cardboard boxes are ﬂattened. If cardboard has grease or food waste (ie pizza boxes), it goes in the garbage. Milk cartons are NOT accepted in the yellow bins; however, they can be taken to your nearest Bottle Depot and dropped off free of charge. Household Plastics Grocery bags and household plastics numbered 1 – 6, along with mixed recyclables (cardboard, mixed paper, newspaper, plastic milk jugs and tin and aluminum cans) are accepted in the yellow bins. Plastic is extremely sensitive to contamination, so please make sure your plastics are well rinsed. NO #7 plastic, NO Styrofoam (even though it is marked with a #6), and NO plastics without a number. Look for the number inside the recycling symbol on the bottom or side of your container. If it’s a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 it will be accepted. Grocery bags will also be accepted. The only exception is Styrofoam – even though it is a 6, it is NOT recyclable. What You Need to Know About Glass Because the regular yellow bins are sorted by hand, glass must go in a separate, specially marked bin for GLASS ONLY. These bins are easy to spot because they have a ﬂat top with two holes cut in the top. These bins are for container glass only. That means only container glass that holds food and beverages. Some examples include: • • •

Firearm means a device that propels a projectile by means of an explosion, compressed gas or spring and includes air guns, air riﬂes, air pistols, spring guns, longbows and crossbows.

This map has been provided as general information only and is based on the District of Sparwood Firearm Regulation Bylaw No. 540. The full bylaw is available on our website at www.sparwood. ca/ﬁrearms. For more information please visit our website or call 250.425.6271.

No shooting area

Road

Jam jars Pickle jars Cheez whiz jars

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Olive oil jars Iced tea or wine bottles

These containers must be well rinsed with lids removed. Metal lids cannot be recycled in the yellow bins. Please make sure you remove the lids before putting glass containers in the recycling bin. Please do not place any non-container glass in the bins. The following are NOT accepted in the glass bins: • Dishes of any kind • Shower doors, (clear drinking glasses, windshields, window pyrex dishes, corel glass ware, pottery, plates, • Lightbulbs etc.) No dishes! • Picture frame glass • Glass trinkets These materials contaminate the whole load and the entire bin has to be landﬁlled when the wrong glass is dumped in the bin.

HALLOWEEN HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS

For many people, Halloween is a fun time to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. This is also an opportunity to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Below are tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests. Going trick-or-treating?

Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and ﬂexible. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Fasten reﬂective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.

Hold a ﬂashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don't run from house to house.

Always test make-up in a small area ﬁrst. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.

Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible. Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing trafﬁc to stay safe.

Wear well-ﬁtting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult.

Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear ﬂame-resistant costumes.

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Elk Valley schools take part in Terry Fox By Jenna Jensen Contributor

chools in Sparwood and Elkford recently took part in the Terry Fox run. Raising an astounding amount was Rocky Mountain Elementary School, coming up with almost $2200. "Our goal was to raise more money than we did last year,"

said Principal Shirley McGale. "We did that, and we rewarded the kids with a day of extended recess and a hat day," she said. Elkford Secondary School, Frank J Mitchell Elementary School, and Sparwood Secondary School also took place in the run, collectively Teens from Sparwood Secondary School raising over $3000 for the take off running for Terry Fox. cause. Photo by J. Jensen

Sparwood invites community to trade fair By Jenna Jensen Contributor

ollowing the very successful first annual Spring has Sprung Trade Fair, residents of Sparwood and the Elk Valley are invited to attend the Small Business trade fair being held in Sparwood this weekend. The trade fair was created to give small business owners an avenue to get out into the public and showcase their products and services. Mandy Merrill and Megan Lebsack, event facilitators, say this type

of event is very exciting and much needed in the Elk Valley. "Here in the Elk Valley there are so many people who have small, home based businesses and nowhere to really promote them, us included. We know that social media is bombarded with business promotions, and in most cases, it is people from out of town getting the business because they have better or more noticeable promotions. So many people have been giving us really positive feedback about this event, and there is such a variety of vendors

attending and items being showcased," says Merrill. The event will showcase over 20 vendors selling everything from Avon to candy bouquets and much more. "We would really like to welcome everyone to come check it out, get a head start on Christmas shopping and support local small business owners," says Merrill. The event will be held on Saturday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sparwood Recreation Center. Admission is $2.

FJMES Kindergarten kids enjoy getting some exercise taking part in the Terry Fox run. Photo by J. Jensen

Sparwood Community & Facility Services 367 Pine Avenue, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250-425-0552 Fax: 250-425-0551 Email: recoffice@sparwood.ca

January 13, 2011

Sparwood Early Childhood Coordinator

Pool Drop-In Rates

7:00 - 10:00 8:30 - 9:30 12:00 - 1:00 12:00 - 2:00 1:00 - 2:00 1:00 - 3:00 2:00 - 5:30 4:00 - 5:30 5:30 - 6:30 5:30 - 6:30 6:30 - 8:00 6:30 - 9:00 8:00 - 9:00 8:00 - 9:00

Pool Schedule

Early Bird Swim Gentle Fit Lane Swim Family Swim Lane Swim Lanes & Leisure Public Swim Free Public Swim Lane Swim Lanes & Kayaking Public Swim Public Swim 14+ Hot Tub Only 14+

Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday to Friday Sundays Saturday Tuesday & Thursday Saturday & Sunday Friday Monday to Saturday Sunday Monday & Wednesday Thursday, Friday & Saturday Tuesday Monday & Wednesday

District of sparwooD Launches new BranD

The Sparwood Early Childhood Development Committee is looking for a casual part time coordinator to assist in the monthly operations of the ECD committee. The ECD Committee works in conjunction with the community to ensure that our children aged birth to six are nurtured and able to develop a solid foundation to reach their greatest potential.

Infants (2+under) - FREE Preschool (3-5 years) - $2.50 Child (6-12 years) - $3.50 Student - $4.25 (13-25 years with student card) Senior - $4.25

POOL CLOSURE

The pool will be closed the week of October 15th for maintenance. The Fitness Room, Racquet Courts and Fitness Classes will not be affected by this closure.

Adult - $5.50 Family - $11.00 Climbing Wall/Wallyball - $3.50 Rates Effective October 1st, 2012

Arena Schedule

Yours & Mine. together.

Incumbents should have excellent communication and computer skills, ability to work independently, and have exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Halloween Reporting to the board of directors the incumbent will Skate And A be responsible for: The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the • production and distribution of brochures, Movie launch of its new brand and identity. “We’re now

12:00 - 1:00 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Monday to Friday Tuesdays & Thursdays (Most) Sundays) Mondays

1:30 - 2:30 pm Rec Hockey: 3:45 - 5:00 pm After School Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 pm Adult Rec Hockey Thursdays

posters and other print materials October 27, 2012 • maintain social media site(s) and email networks ideally positioned to clearly and consistently share our 7:00 - 9:00 pm • coordination of board meetings, recording and Regular Admission distributing ofcommunity’s agendas & minutes 8:30 - 9:30 story,” said Terry Melcer, The District of • gathering and providing updates on relevant 9:00 - 10:00 early childhood conferences, workshops and Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer. 9:00 - 10:00 information 9:00 - 10:00 • participating in regional meetings Public Skating Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 - 11:00 • overseeing and coordinate special events and brands, from 7:00Sparwood’s - 8:00 pm and most Sundays Unlike many community brand has 10:00 - 11:00 programs from 3:00 - 4:45 pm. 2:00 - 3:00 • advocate on behalf of the residents of Sparwood not been developed primarily to increase tourism or 3:30 - 4:30 Season Skating Passes are now This casual position offers a self regulated schedule available. Get the most out of your 4:30 - 5:30 attract destination visitors. Rather, its brand development of up to 20 hours per month at $20/hr. Resumes skating pass by purchasing it early in the 5:00 - 6:00 7:15 - 8:15 and cover letter may be strengthen dropped off at its the distinctive District season! Season Passes will be valid to is to characteristics, demonstrate of Sparwood Leisure Centre at 367 Pine Ave, mid March 2013. Skating Pass allows 7:15 - 8:15 7:15 - 8:15 Sparwood, BC. Foraadesire full position admission to Public Skating, Skate & to description continueplease to develop economic diversity, and 8:00 - 9:00 email sparwoodecdcoordinator@gmail.com. Shoot, After School Rec Hockey and to continue to provide a solid Adultfoundation Rec Hockey! to increase

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Skate & Shoot Public Skating 3:00-4:45 pm Parent & Tot

Hot tub special only $2.25 after 8:00 pm Aquafit - Pool open for participants only

minding children 3 and during morning aquafit Melcer. “This allowsFree ourchild brand toforresonate withover our most

important audience first — our own community.”

FITNESS SCHEDULE

The initial results the branding exercise newclasses • ++include Registeredafitness Gentle Fit Monday,ofWednesday and Friday • Flex rate for shift workers, register Total Body Conditioning Monday logo, new taglines, a community website,and professional pay only for the registered fitness Shake It Off Wednesday classes that you plan to attend for more Shape Your Buddah Thursdaytrade show materials, ads, images, posters, and other details inquire at the Leisure Centre Ladies Morning Wallyball Tuesday & Thursday Office Aquafit Monday, Wednesday & Friday informational collateral, as well as recommendations on • One month passes provide access to Strength Training ++ Tuesday & Thursday the fitnessmoves centre, swimming pool & Rock the Gym Co-Ed Monday &the Thursday how++to implement brand as the community aquatic fitness classes Total Body Blast for Women++ Monday & Wednesday • Active living passes include use of the begins to proactively share its story. Beginners Run++forward and Tuesday & Thursday pool, fitness centre, courts, climbing Butts & Gutts Monday wall, skating * drop-in fitness classes TRX++ Tuesday & Thursday • as Racquet ball & Squash rates are per Total Body Blast “We’re not Wednesday intent on strictly developing a tourism person, punch cards provide holders Aquafit Oct/Nov Tuesday with 10 community,” says Melcer. “But we are intent onindividual visits

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By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

hey’ve been collecting all fall and the students of Isabella Dicken

Elementary School managed to come up with a whopping 377 non-perishable food items for their Thanksgiving Food Drive. All the food collected goes towards the Salvation Army’s

food bank. Grade six students were on hand Wednesday morning to help load everything into the Salvation Army vehicle so it could be taken to the local food bank.

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2012 FLU CLINIC FLU SHOTS ARE FREE FOR: • Children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts • Children & adolescents (6 months to 18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with Acetylsalicylic acid and their household contacts • Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities • People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household contacts • All children 6 to 59 months of age • Household contacts and caregivers of infants 0 to 59 months of age • Pregnant women who will be in their third trimester during influenza season and their household contacts (pregnant women who are in other high risk groups can be immunized at any time during the pregnancy) • Aboriginal people • People who are morbidly obese (BMI> 40) • Health care and other care providers in facilities and community settings who are capable of transmitting influenza disease to those at high risk of influenza complications • Inmates of provincial correctional institutions • People who provide essential community services (First Responders, Corrections Workers) • People who work with live poultry and/or swine • Individuals who provide care of service in potential outbreak settings housing high risk persons (e.g., crew on ships)

Isabella Dicken Elementary students collected 377 food items for their Thanksgiving Food Drive. Photo by N. Liebermann

FERNIE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 DROP-IN AT THE ELK VALLEY HOSPITAL 9:00 AM TO 5:30 PM PHONE 423-8288 for inquiries

Classes Work Space Paper Crafting Mini Albums Home Decor

JAFFRAY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 DROP-IN AT THE JAFFRAY SENIOR’S CENTRE 9:30 AM TO 12:00 PM Phone 423-8288 for inquiries GRASMERE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 DROP-IN AT THE GRASMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1:30 PM TO 3:00 PM Phone 423-8288 for inquiries

PHONE: (250)423-5805 9839 ELK STREET

SPARWOOD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 DROP-IN AT THE SPARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE 9:00 AM TO 6:00 PM Phone 425-2064 for inquiries ELKFORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 DROP-IN AT THE ELKFORD HEALTHCARE CENTRE 9:30 AM TO 4:30 PM Phone 1-800-661-0329 for inquiries Please: • Bring Your Personal Health Care Number (Care Card) • Wear A Short Sleeve Shirt/ Do Not Wear Perfume or Cologne

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Kinbasket Treaty By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Ktunaxa Treaty Council is in the advanced stages of negotiating a treaty that will define the rights, responsibilities, and relationships between the Ktunaxa people and the federal and provincial governments. The territory of the Ktunaxa Nation covers roughly 70,000 square kilometers within the Kootenays, and the people have occupied lands adjacent to the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and

the Arrow Lakes for over 10,000 years. A public meeting was held in Fernie last week to give residents an update on the treaty process. Negotiations began in 1993 and following a land offer that was conditionally accepted last February, the three parties are getting close to forming a final agreement. Public meetings have been held throughout the affected regions and members of the public will continue to receive updates as the negotiations progress.

Hosmer VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG October 18, 2012 7:00 pm Open to all residence of Hosmer

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, October 18, 2012

Wasa boy recovers after Koocanusa sand accident By Anthony Dransfield Contributor

verett Olafson, the young boy who was badly injured at Lake Koocanusa on September 1 when a sand bank collapsed on him, has made a miraculous recovery. Everett was in a drug-induced coma for six days, and after

a harrowing 13 days at the Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, is now back at home. The community of Wasa, where the family lives, with the efforts of the Lions Club of Wasa, raised more than $4,000 to help with all of the expenses. The real hero at the accident was Everett’s younger brother Leith,

who managed to dig out his sibling’s hand when the trench of sand they were digging in collapsed without warning. Leith then ran to get his mom Donelle who was camping nearby and led her to Everett, where the only thing visibly showing was the young boy’s fingers. Fernie RCMP responded quickly with an ambulance. Donelle and her boys had been camping out on Lake Koocanusa with family friends, the Dudleys, from Jaffray. Fortunately for Everett, Marty Dudley, a retired registered nurse, stabilized Everett while some of the family removed logs around the area, to allow Bighorn Helicopters to land and pick up the boy. Bighorn got

INTRODUCING ROB! Hi! I am Rob Warner. I am anxiously returning to the valley after more than seventeen years away. I was raised in Fernie and spent the first nineteen years of my life in this beautiful community. My wife Tiffany was raised in Cranbrook where I have been residing for the last twelve years and she recently accepted a management position at the local glass and windshield shop. It was then that we decided that we would re-locate and move back to the town I still affectionately call my home.

Everett to hospital in Fernie, where he was transferred by S.T.A.R.S. to Calgary, and then on to Edmonton. All is well that ends well and Everett is now back in school in Kimberley, and is expected to make a full recovery from the serious accident. His parents, Garth and Donelle Olafson, and brother Leith are very grateful for everyone’s support, especially Bighorn Helicopters of Cranbrook and the prayer vigil at Wasa Community Church for Everett right after the accident. Having Everett back home and in school is the best possible ending to a near tragic camping accident on Labour Day weekend in the South Country.

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RCMP REPORT Wednesday, September 26

• In Elkford at 1:44 p.m. an old abandoned, burnt vehicle was reported on Round Prairie Road. It was not involved in anything criminal. • In Fernie at 1:57 p.m. police assisted another detachment. • In Sparwood at 6:08 p.m. harassment was reported. • In Sparwood at 7:57 p.m. an individual reported people throwing fireworks around. This incident is still under investigation. • In Fernie at 10:55 p.m. an individual was refusing to

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Thursday, September 27

• In Fernie at 2:26 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Elko at 7:41 a.m. there was an erratic driving complaint. • In Sparwood at 8:20 a.m. a mountain bike was reported missing. It is a Kona bike, bright yellow in colour with a gearshift on the handlebars. The seat is wide and black with a Springs Touring seat. • In Sparwood at 8:34 a.m. there was a call of an individual acting strangely in a business. • In Fernie at 9:10 a.m. a notice was served on an individ-

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ual. • In Fernie at 10:12 a.m. a passport was turned in. • In Hosmer at 11:56 a.m. there was a complaint of an erratic driver. • In Fernie at 1:34 p.m. police were called to assist with an individual under the mental health act. All was fine. • In Roosville at 2:58 p.m. there was a single vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 4:21 p.m. there was a small fire at a Fernie apartment complex. Police assisted with evacuating the build-

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Bylaw Amendment - Baynes Lake The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Karen Bergman and Dwight Grymaloski to amend the Baynes Lake Official Community Plan and the South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw. If approved, the amendments will amend the OCP and Zoning designation of the subject property to accommodate a two lot subdivision. The subject property is located on Sanborn Road in Baynes Lake as shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2389 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Baynes Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2319, 2011 – Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2012 (Palmer Road / Bergman - Grymaloski)” will amend the designation of Lot 3, Block 17, District Lot 132, Kootenay District, Plan 1181 from MH, Medium Holdings to SH, Small Holdings. Bylaw No. 2390 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2320, 2011 – Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2012 (Palmer Road / Bergman - Grymaloski)” will amend the designation of Lot 3, Block 17, District Lot 132, Kootenay District, Plan 1181 from RR-2, Rural Residential (Small Holding) Zone to RR-1, Rural Residential (Estate) Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Baynes Lake Community Hall 468 Jaffray-Baynes Lake Road Baynes Lake, BC Monday, October 22, 2012 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area B and the Electoral Area A. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0306, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email tvandewiel@rdek.bc.ca. 19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8

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• In Sparwood at 5:07 p.m. a vehicle was taken without the owner’s consent. • In Sparwood at 5:31 p.m. there was a noise complaint. • In Baynes Lake at 6:01 p.m. police were requested to assist with a family disturbance. • In Elkford at 7:15 p.m. there was a suspicious vehicle reported. The driver drove off when confronted by the complainant. • In Fernie at 11:27 p.m. an individual was seen smash-

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• In Sparwood at 5 a.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Fernie at 8:25 a.m. police responded to a public mischief call when an individual made false complaints. • In Sparwood at 10:05 a.m. an erratic driver with an ‘N’ was reported. The vehicle was not located. • In Sparwood at 1:19 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Elkford at 7:55 p.m. a complainant reported they thought that someone was on the roof of the Secondary School. • In Sparwood at 8:57 p.m. there was a disturbance when intoxicated teens were yelling and trying to start fights at a bush party. Police intercepted the party and sent the kids home. • In Sparwood at 10:22 p.m. a missing person was reported. The individual was a runaway and she was located safe and sound a day later.

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Saturday, September 29

• In Fernie at 8:03 a.m. a house and two vehicles were spray painted. • In Sparwood at 10:06 a.m. there was a vehicle accident when a motorcycle was tailgating a car and rear ended it. • In Fernie at 10:28 p.m. there was a wellbeing check. The individual was located and all was fine. • In Sparwood at 11:21 a.m. an assault was reported. • In Sparwood at 12:06 p.m. there was a fight reported. This incident is still under investigation. • In Sparwood at 1:12 p.m. an impaired individual was sitting on the street and stopped by members. Witnesses had seen him driving. • In Elko at 1:24 p.m. a semi unit was seen driving erratically.

In Fernie at 4:31 p.m. firearms were turned in to the detachment. Friday, September 28

• In Fernie at 8:53 p.m. a wallet was turned in. • In Fernie at 10:04 p.m. a domestic fight was reported in the downtown area. One individual was arrested and held in custody to be released when sober on no contact conditions.

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• In Fernie at 1:55 a.m. teens were seen partying in Rotary Park. Members moved the group along. • In Fernie at 1:42 a.m. there was a noisy party complaint. • In Sparwood at 1:37 p.m. police were requested to keep the peace while belongings were retrieved. • In Fernie at 2:19 p.m. police assisted with traffic control during the half marathon. • In Fernie at 6:38 p.m. a three day driving prohibition was issued. • In Fernie at 7:14 p.m. a vehicle hit a deer. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 8:27 p.m. a woman was seen lying intoxicated on the side of the road near her home. She refused medical assistance and went back inside her home. • In Elkford at 10:54 p.m. there was a domestic assault. Charges have been forwarded.

Monday, October 1

• In Sparwood at 12:02 a.m. a vehicle fled from police. The driver has been identified. The incident is still under investigation. • In Sparwood at 1:44 a.m. a possible impaired driver on an ATV was reported. The ATV was not located. • In Sparwood at 8:57 a.m. a lost licence plate was reported.

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Swim, Drink, Fish Festival celebrates Elk River By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he second annual Swim Drink Fish Festival celebrated the Elk River with an overwhelming number of watershed residents in attendance. “We had our biggest turnout ever for the Great Elk River Shoreline Cleanup,” remarked Lee-Anne Walker, Elk River Alliance Executive Director. “I am happy to report back from volunteers that the river shoreline was relatively clean.” Held on September 29 to 30 as part of

World and B.C. Rivers Day, the festival saw fifty people donating three hours of time on their Sunday to clean up the Elk River from Olsen Crossing to Elko. “Fishers, guides, paddlers, rafters, and other folks are thanked for keeping these staging areas so clean,” commented Walker. “In the past there has been lots of garbage at these sites and this year it was much better.” Several volunteers took on the greatest challenge of the day, tidying up Silver Springs, a popular summer destination.

Sleeping bags, abandoned tents, and plenty of cans and bottles were collected at the site, filling ten garbage bags. Walker stated, “It is time to focus on a long-term plan for this area. It needs an outhouse, signage, and perhaps restriction as a day-use site only.” Hosted by the Elk River Alliance, the weekend’s festivities also included citizen stream science demonstrations, a photo contest, and Our River Rocks, a dinner and music social event at the Bridge Bistro.

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att Mosteller, aka Powder Matt, is well known around Fernie as a professional skier, adventurer, and blogger. With the release of his book, Adventurer’s Guide to a Happy Life, he now has a new title: author. The motivational guide outlines 63 life lessons Mosteller has created based on his 40 years of knowledge in the ski and outdoor industry, along with his recent experience in the grueling outdoor event, The Yukon Challenge. “I spent 63 nights in my car one winter when I was young and a crazy ski bum, so I started keeping a journal through that time, and basically the journal entries were little thoughts, or tips, or what I like to call kindling, to help ignite your fire,” Mosteller said. “More recently in 2011, I went to the Arctic on a winter

Rock’toberfest comes to Fernie By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

et ready for a weekend of pretzels, beer, and polka! Park Place Lodge’s popular Oktoberfest themed event is back for another year, and it’s better than ever. An Oktoberfest menu and dinner features bratwurst, schnitzel, and apple strudel and will be available all week long at Park Place, with a wrap-up party happening this Saturday night. The pub has also teamed up with Fernie Brewing Company to create their very own

adventure race and had to do a lot of training for that event, and it was a pretty arduous journey. When you have those arduous journeys in your life it also makes you think a lot, and I had to really dig deep to keep on moving forward.” He went on to explain, “So a lot of these thoughts that I had written down thirty years ago came back to inspire me to be able to complete that long slog across the Yukon and the

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Pub’toverfest Ale. “We’ve done the food specials for the last couple of years, but stepping it up with the live entertainment and beer is what’s unique this year,” said Scott Gilmet, Director of Marketing & Sales for Park Place Lodge. “I think it’s going to be really fun.” Rock’toberfest partygoers can enjoy music from East Kootenay oompah-accordian-rock band L8, with DJ Jim Paul spinning classic rock in between sets. The festivities will also include a yodeling contest, giveaways and prizes, and of course, the classic Oktoberfest one-litre beer steins.

Northwest Territories, so I thought I really have to write these things down.” The book is full of inspirational tips and strategies, geared to helping people make small steps towards positive change. Mosteller remarked, “I have many fears, just like everybody does, but instead of letting fears build that wall around you, it’s about how to break through them in little steps, each and every day.”

He added, “There’s so many great adventure stories that I hear every day when I’m in Fernie, so I hope this inspires some others to share their stories, because I think there’s some really cool stuff going on and I love hearing about it.” Mosteller is the top ski blogger in North America and travels worldwide to speak about living life well and achieving adventure and happiness through positivity and a love of the outdoors.

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Kootenay author to present at Fernie Heritage Library By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

ecent recipient of the One Book One Kootenay (OBOK) 2012 author award, Rita Moir, will be stopping in to speak at the Fernie Heritage Library tonight. OBOK is a public library supported, region wide book club that celebrates the many writers living and working in the Kootenay Boundary. Library users throughout the Kootenays voted to select Moir’s fourth book, The Third Crop, as the winner of this year’s OBOK award. The Kootenay author received help from archivists across Canada to create the historical journey she depicts of the Slocan Valley from the 1800’s to the early 1940’s. However it was her long-time involvement in

the area that helped her seek out the rare and previously unpublished photos that help bind the book together. Moir moved to Vallican in the Slocan Valley when she was 23, and has worked for the Nelson Daily News, Images – Kootenay Women’s Paper, the Globe and Mail, and CBC Radio. She’s also a founder of the Slocan Valley Senior’s Housing Society, caretaker for the Vallican Whole Community Centre, and volunteers for the Dumont Creek Burial Society. As part of the OBOK book tour, Moir will spend the month of October visiting libraries all across the Kootenay region to talk about the process she went through to create The Third Crop.

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An all new Disney classic has been born, and it was filmed right here in Fernie! Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups crew took over town last November, and the movie featuring locations all over Fernie is set to be released November 20. Go to www.thefreepress.ca to see the trailer. Photo from The Free Press photo files

If you are the individual in this photo you have won a $10 gift voucher from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Drop into The Free Press office for your prize.

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PENNIES: Please keep them coming! We have started rolling the coins and it is amazing how many pennies we have received from our generous friends in the community. BOTTLE COLLECTION: We will be at the Fernie Bottle Depot located at 1291 Ridgemont Avenue (across from TJ’s Auto Body) on SATURDAY, OCT. 27th from 10am-4pm. Please bring in your bottles - we will do the sorting for you. Bottle proceeds will go to help Brooke.

We do not require any more books, thank you. Our tables are full and we invite you to come and purchase books (by donation). There are some great “reads” – novels, cookbooks, childrens’ books, fiction, non-fiction.

GARAGE SALE: Need to get rid of some stuff ? We are planning a garage sale on NOV. 3rd with proceeds for Brooke. Time and place will be announced.

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Elementary students come together for soccer tournament By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

lementary students from all over the Elk Valley came out to participate in the annual School District #5 soccer tournament on Friday. Hosted by Isabella Dicken Elementary School, kids from Frank J. Mitchell, Rocky Mountain, and Jaffray

Isabella Dicken Elementary boys at the SD#5 Elk Valley soccer tournament.

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Read with the Riders By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Fernie Ghostriders will begin their Read with the Riders program at the end of the month. Players from the Junior B hockey team will be visiting local elementary school classes throughout the Elk Valley over the next few months. The Ghostriders will spend time reading, answering questions, signing autographs, and playing floor hockey with some very lucky students. The girls of Isabella Dicken Elementary School were undefeated at Friday’s soccer tournament.

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elementary schools enjoyed a full day of soccer. With perfect, sunny weather, all the students worked hard on the field and off, cheering the other young athletes on. Both the boys and girls teams from Isabella Dicken finished the tournament undefeated and were presented with champion plaques.

Each child involved in the program will also receive a free ticket to an upcoming Ghostriders home game. Read with the Riders will run from October 24 to January 31, and available dates will work around the Ghostriders’ game schedule. Schools or individual classes interested in participating in the program can contact Head Coach Barry Wolff at 250423-4153 or wolffie@ w o l f s t e r s h o c k e y. com.

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Riders roll past Rockies By Matt Laurin Contributor

he Fernie Ghostriders improved their winning streak to five, after beating the Columbia Valley Rockies in back to back games over the weekend. The Riders (7 – 3 – 0 – 1) won 5 – 1 both nights, and continue to lead the Eddie Mountain Division heading into games against Golden and Kimberley. Head coach Barry Wolff has been impressed with his team’s improvement since the beginning of the season. “It’s been a learning curve for everybody, for the new guys and the guys returning from last year,” said Wolff. “Certain things are a lot different from what they’re used to, but slowly and surely it’s coming together. We are getting better

every game.” After struggling just to stay in games last season, Columbia Valley is a much improved team. They have already increased their win total from last year. “They made a bunch of changes since the beginning of the year and are playing with a lot of new life,” said Wolff. “They play a tough style in the neutral zone, and it was an adjustment for our guys. We weathered the storm and were finally able to score some goals.” Matt Carr opened the scoring on Friday night, and the Riders got goals from Aaron Neufeld, Simon Horlick and Dylan Rota in the second period. Rookie Jeff Rayman added a goal in the third, his first as a Ghostrider. On Saturday in Invermere, Joel Burgess led the way with

two goals, while Austin Hirano and Josh McKissock both scored for the first time this season. McKissock made his season debut on Friday night, after being sidelined with an injury. After being held off the score sheet the night before, Brendan Burge added two assists on Saturday to increase his point total to 22 in eleven games this season. The Ghostriders will try to build on their winning streak this weekend, when they host the Golden Rockets on Friday, before heading to the hostile confines of Kimberley Civic Centre to face the rival Dynamiters. “It’s a huge weekend for us,” said Wolff. “We are just trying to take it one game at a time, but we know we’ve got some big games coming up.”

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Belle Boehm claimed the first mule deer buck youth trophy of the season. Submitted photo

The Ghostriders defeated the Columbia Valley Rockies in back to back games over the weekend. Submitted photo

Curling season just around the corner

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he Wildlife Act of British Columbia states that a person commits an offence if they hunt or discharge a firearm across or within 15 meters of the center line of any two lane or less publicly maintained road. What this means for the hunter is that all public roads in and around Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford are closed to hunting within 15 meters of the center line.

The Conservation Officer Service wishes to remind the public that if they witness or become aware of an environmental or fish and wildlife related infraction, to please report it by calling 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP). Callers may remain anonymous if they wish and they may be eligible for a reward.

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t’s time to get out the brooms and sliders, because curling season is about to begin. The Elk Valley Super League will kick off their 2012-2013 season this Monday night. The league consists of eight teams from Sparwood, Fernie, Elkford, and the Crowsnest Pass, battling it out on the ice every Monday night at the Sparwood Curling Club. The Super League attracts the top curlers in the area from men’s, women’s, junior’s, and senior’s teams, and gives players the chance to prepare for playdowns, with the ultimate goal of having a teams represent B.C.

at the national level. This is the Super League’s tenth season, and with sponsors and teams on a waiting list, the sport of curling seems to be gaining popularity in the Elk Valley. The Sparwood Curling Club is also gearing up to start another season with several leagues, including men’s, women’s, mixed, and junior’s, competing throughout the week. Experienced curlers looking to sharpen their skills, and newcomers interested in learning the sport, are welcome to come out to the Sparwood Curling Club’s clinic this Sunday at 7 p.m. For more information or to register, call 250-425-2195 or 250-425-0796.

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Kids weather the elements at Junior Tennis Tournament By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

wenty two young athletes braved the wind and rain last weekend to participate in Fernie’s second annual Junior Tennis Tournament. The event was sponsored by a number of local companies, including East Kootenay Credit Union, Gear Hub, Blackstone Lodge, Fernie Tennis Coaching, Fernie Tennis Club, and Freshies. Results: Under 12's Singles Round Robin 1: Colton Brown

Under 12's Singles Round Robin 2: Tom Medlicott Under 12's Joint Runners up Round Robin 1: Remi Griz and Elisa Orgura Under 12's Joint Runners up Round Robin 2: Bailey Proehl and Catrin Merritt Under 8's Winner: Finn Piney Joint Under 8's Runner up: Tom Medlicott and Parker Weber Winner of the most improved, best sportsmanship, and played the most tennis this year was Jamie Dennis, who won an outward bound director ’s camping chair

donated by Gear Hub. With the support of Tennis BC, Fernie Tennis Coaching and its association with Fernie Tennis Club, the sport is growing fast in the community of Fernie. Junior Tennis Night is free to members and is offered every Tuesday at James White Park from 4 to 6 p.m. until October 23. Starting November 1, it will be held every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fernie Community Centre. For more information on tennis courses available in Fernie this winter, contact charlottecwillis@me.com.

Having fun in the rain at the Junior Tennis Tournament.

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Roller girls searching for fresh meat By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Avalanche City Roller Girls are on the hunt for new girls to strap on skates and join the team. They held an information night October 4 and will start their annual Fresh Meat program tonight. Roller girl Abby Lewtas, aka Flash Fury, said last week’s information night was a huge success in getting new faces to try out the sport of roller derby. “We had about twenty new girls show up, which was awesome,” commented Lewtas. “We gave a bit of an explanation and demonstration on

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achievement, because we are running a bit low on team members. We’re really hoping we can get a bit of new blood in.” The first Fresh Meat session takes place

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A “Special Thank You” Thanks very much to Dr. Shelley Forrest, the nurses and staff at the Fernie Regional Hospital for their amazing care and help during my recent stay in the hospital. Also to all the amazing people who help me on a regular basis - you know who you are! :) Your ongoing support is appreciated.

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HARRAD: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ida Harrad. Ida passed away quietly with loved ones at her side on October 3, 2012 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, at the age of 76 years. Ida was born in Coal Creek to parents Owen and Isabella Corrigan. She graduated from Fernie Secondary School and stayed in Fernie all her adult life. She worked at Trites-Woods for many years as well as Abreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grocery. Ida was a member of Esther Rebeka Lodge, the Elk Valley Society for Community Living and also volunteered her time for Ethan and Daniel. She spent numerous years volunteering in the community, but the most important position she held was being a wife and mother. Family was the most important thing in her life. She spent her spare time cross stitching, crocheting and in her flower garden. She loved Wednesday night craft nights and coffee nights with good friends and family. Ida was predeceased by her parents Owen and Isabella Corrigan, as well as one brother, Owen Corrigan. Left to mourn her passing are her husband Don, her children: Don Harrad, Shauna (Brian) Stimpson, and Marlo Harrad (Steve Cawdell), brothers Harry, William and Ron (Celia) Corrigan, her sister Isabel (Bud) Henderson and her grandchildren: Casey, Amanda and Chris Cawdell, Zackery and Logan Stimpson and one great granddaughter, Izabella Frank. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and good friends. We love you Mom, may you fly with the angels forever. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the Christ Church Anglican with Pastor Trevor Freeman Officiating. Interment followed at St. Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Idaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to Agnes Fuchs, Coordinator, Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children, 100 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2629 29th Avenue, Regina, Sask., S4S 2N9. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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Treharne (left) and Editor Angela Publisher Dave Hamilton Submitted photo to page 14. B.C. and the Yukon. For the full story, turn best one of its size in has been named the in Vancouver on Saturday. Your community newspaperat the gala event at the River Rock casino award (right) accepted the

and located two people left. Jacob and on confirmed to be misAt about 4 p.m. Anja Oosterwijk, the Tuesday, the Elk Valley sing couple. of a couple from Fort RCMP were notified The Oosterwijks were received to the hosMcleod who had radio transmission area in Bow transported been missing for from a remote pital to be evaluated. been River. A woman with a after becomthree days, have an European accent indicated Apparently, the two were found safe after sending ing stuck, that she and her husband’s able to locate a cabin with emergency call for help. stuck, and call Police and Search and car had become it out. a radio, and make the and they could not get after Rescue in the Elk Valley an for assistance. Shortly Her husband had once Alberta had been searching the transmission, and knee, but otherwise was deterarea extensively for the couple injured narrower a day they were OK. The transa police dog was after they left for a was very broken, mined, locate the stranded trip on Saturday morning mission details could able to and did not return. Their and no further A helicopter vehicle. not be ascertained. family and friends had area, them since they was dispatched to the Crime reports - Pages heard from 16, 24 and 30 By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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Grown-up toys at Ghostrider Motorsports By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

hostrider Motorsports has been supplying Fernie residents and visitors with all the equipment and gear they need to enjoy the area’s landscape for over 12 years. From snowmobiles and side-by-sides, to motorcycles and atv’s, they’ve got grownup toys for every season. Owner and Operator, Paul Kramer, said it was his passion for the outdoors that inspired him to start dealing snowmobiles out of his tire shop back in 1995. “At the time we were looking for more of a filler in the wintertime. It was an automotive repair facility when I started with the Arctic Cat business, and then it just snowballed from there,” Kramer said. “I love

snowmobiling, I love getting on my street bike, I like enjoying those types of toys.” Fast forward to today, the shop and showroom has moved to East Fernie’s industrial area, and is an authorized Arctic Cat, Honda, and Yamaha dealer, focused on selling and servicing outdoor recreational equipment. As the company has grown, Ghostrider Motorsports now employs seven full-time local employees. As a longtime Fernie resident, Kramer understands how important the locals are to his business. “When you have a business in Fernie you have to be community oriented,” remarked Kramer. “I think it’s a plus, especially if you donate to all the different causes that are going on, the different programs like Griz Days, it helps. I think if

you involve yourself in the community, you will get the community’s support, and that’s what we do.” Kramer added, “We get great support from Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, all of the Elk Valley, and we do have a lot of Alberta customers that recreate here in the wintertime. One thing that we’re very fortunate in is it’s a destination area. Fernie has the ski hill to draw to, so we have a lot of tourism type things in the winter, and that really helps the business for sure.” Ghostrider Motorsports is now in transition mode, as the staff is busy switching out bikes and atv’s for snowmobiles and sleds. Winter is just around the corner and the local sledders are already starting to stop in to check out what the showroom has to offer for the upcoming snow season.

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