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Fernie Ghostriders, Chris Solecki and Josh McKissock paid a visit to a kindergarten class at Isabella Dicken Elementary School on Monday as part of their Read with the Riders program. For the full story and more photos, turn to page 25. Photo by N. Liebermann

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By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ootenay East MP David Wilks’ private member’s bill legislating a mandatory minimum sentence for kidnapping a child passed third reading in the House of Commons October 17 and is now one step close to coming into law. Bill C-299 would impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for a stranger that kidnaps

a child under the age of 16. “This bill goes beyond amending the Criminal Code to impose a mandatory minimum sentence,” stated Wilks. “It goes to the heart of every parent who has young children. It recognises that the most vulnerable, a child, must be protected at all costs.” The bill was introduced by Wilks following the kidnapping of threeyear-old Kienan Hebert from his Sparwood home last September. Hebert was returned home safely

and without injury just a few days later, while his kidnapper, Randall Hopley, was arrested and pleaded guilty to the abduction. Hopley is currently undergoing a 60 day assessment to determine if he is a dangerous or long-term offender prior to sentencing. “This is not about taking away the power of a judge`s decision nor about interjecting into a legal system that some believe provides adequate sentencing,” commented Wilks. “This is about sending a

clear message that the protection of children is front and center when it comes to criminal behaviour.” Bill C-299 passed in the House of Commons by a vote of 151 to 117. Support was given by the Conservative Party, however the opposition NDP, Liberals, and Bloc Quebecois all voted against it. The bill will now go on to the Senate for debate before it can be passed. Following approval from the Senate, Bill C-299 would receive royal assent.

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Celebrating Carrier Appreciation Week By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

n honour of Newspaper Carrier Appreciation Week, The Free Press would like to say a big thank you to all the hard work and dedication our carriers put in every week. Whether it be raining, snowing, hailing, or a bright, sunny day, they always make sure the paper gets out!

Our dedicated carriers: Billie Kowalski Carrier Since November 16th 2012 Grace Divinagracia Carrier Since October 11th 2012 Clare Howard Carrier Since August 23rd 2012 Skye Stewart Carrier Since September 13th 2012 Hunter Andreola Carrier Since September 19th 2011 Emma Thibodeau Carrier Since May 8th 2012 Brent Thibodeau Carrier Since May 8th 2012 Roy George Carrier Since June 23rd 2011 Marcus Winning Carrier Since September 20th 2012 Sascha Van Zyl Carrier Since September 20th 2012

Elkford Carriers (2 routes available) Dylan Atherton Carrier Since June 7th 2012 Davyn Ayres Carrier Since May 2nd 2012 Hunter Bourgeois Carrier Since February 2nd 2012 Bennett Rowe Carrier Since November 17th 2011 Nathan Bullock Carrier Since June 2nd 2011 C.J Mayne Carrier Since June 2nd 2011 Robin Gold Carrier Since June 2nd 2011 Sarah Barclay Carrier Since August 25th 2012 Tanner Barclay Carrier Since August 25th 2012 Ayla Wiggins Carrier Since June 2nd 2011 Justice Sword Carrier Since June 2nd 2011 Samuel Hubbard Carrier Since June 2nd 2011 Adam Khadikin Carrier Since May 1st 2012

Sparwood Carriers (9 Routes Available) Jacob Zhan Carrier Since June 2nd 2011 William Doratty Carrier Since June 26th Mackenzie Harrison Carrier Since September 6th 2012 Brittney Fowler Carrier Since October 11th 2012 Madlen Gentile June 2nd 2011 Alexis Winter Carrier Since October 11th 2012 Melissa Wheeler Carrier Since June 7th 2012 Cassidy Marshall Carrier Since August 2nd 2012

Fernie Carriers (11 routes available) Anthony MacDonald Carrier Since June 2nd 2011 Ashley Verhaeghe-Jones Carrier Since October 4th 2012 Daniel McRae Carrier Since October 4th 2012 David Czernicki Carrier Since September 20th 2012 Marcus Winning, Fernie newspaper carrier.

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The Free Press expands BC returns to PST into the Crowsnest Pass T T By Dave Hamilton Free Press Staff

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Free Press reached a new milestone this week, expanding their distribution into the Crowsnest Pass. Following several requests from local Elk Valley businesses for a broader circulation area, The Free Press will now be available at 38 locations throughout the Crowsnest Pass community, in Coleman, Frank, and Blairmore. "The Free Press has had a busy two years," said Publisher Dave Hamilton. "We have taken a 115 year old newspaper from a paid circulation of just over 2,000 papers delivered per week

to a total market coverage of over 7,000 papers per week in under 20 months. We have hired over 40 newspaper carriers, expanded our administrative, sales, and editorial departments by five positions, creating more than 45 jobs, many of which are their first jobs." For the second time in the last three years, The Free Press’ commitment to community has earned them the title of Best Community Newspaper of the Year (General Excellence), awarded by the British Columbia and Yukon Community Newspaper Association. “One of the main reasons we have earned newspaper of the year twice in three

years is our commitment to our community. For example, over the past 2 years we have donated over $380,000 to local fundraising groups,” said Hamilton. "Our goal with this expansion is to assist our local merchants in reaching a Southern Alberta market without additional advertising costs, which we believe is extremely important during these non ideal economic times," commented Hamilton. The Free Press now distributes over 7,000 weekly papers in the Elk Valley, South Country, and Crowsnest Pass communities, with over 5,000 of those copies delivered door to door.

he Provincial Government has announced the new Provincial Sales Tax System (PST) information for businesses in British Columbia. This new PST will be launched on April 1, 2013 but won’t be an ‘April Fools Joke’. The PST will be a retail sales tax that is payable when a taxable good or service is acquired for personal use or business use, unless a specific exemption applies. The PST will generally apply to the purchase or lease of new and used goods in B.C., goods brought, sent, or delivered into B.C. for use in B.C., the purchase of software, services to goods such as vehicle maintenance, furniture assembly, computer repair, accommodation, legal services, telecommunication services including internet services, and digital and electronic media content such as music and movies, and gifts of vehicles, boats and

aircrafts. Businesses can start to register to collect PST starting January 2, 2013 if they sell or lease taxable goods, or provide software or taxable services in the ordinary course of business in B.C. Businesses may also need to register if they are located outside the province but make sales in B.C. To learn more about transitioning go to www.gov.bc.ca There will be three ways businesses can have their PST questions answered, one-on-one consultations with a ministry tax specialist at www.sbr.gov.bc.ca, calling with questions toll-free to 1-877-388-4440, or emailing questions to CTBTaxQuestions@ gov.bc.ca. Registration for PST will start on January 2, 2013. For more information please refer to the recent government news release or their new PST information site www.PSTinBC.ca.

Elkford Fire Department participates in Fire Prevention Week By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

s part of B.C.’s Fire Prevention Week, Elkford Fire Rescue spent October 9 through 13 raising fire safety awareness in the community. Fire Rescue visited every classroom in Elkford’s Elementary School to talk to kids about the importance of having two ways out, the theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign. They also hosted an Open House on October 13, where smoke alarms were given away as door prizes, and a garage sale was held to raise funds for the Elkford Food Bank. At the end of the day $195 was raised, and along with a donation

of $205 from the Elkford Firefighter’s Association, Elkford Fire Rescue was able to make a $400 contribution to the food bank for local families in need. Included in the week’s activities, October 12 was Smoke Alarm Awareness Day, which encourages families, schools, and workplaces in Elkford to take responsibility in protecting themselves and those in their care by promoting the use and regular testing of smoke alarms. Elkford Fire Rescue is a partner in the B.C. government’s smoke alarm campaign, which was launched last March to ensure every home in the District, and the rest of the province, has and maintains a working smoke alarm.

Elkford Fire Rescue held public demonstrations for Fire Prevention Week.

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Fire destroys RV By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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’ve worked at The Free Press and shopped in FERNIE for over 30 years. I believe in community supporting community.... money I spend locally helps to pay salaries of other people who also live and work in FERNIE. Besides, I love to shop in FERNIE, it isn’t just shopping it is an experience. We have amazing selection for a small town and our merchants are friendly and accommodating. Bonny McLardy Production Manager, The Free Press

Collecting coats for kids By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

n just over one month, Royal LePage’s Fernie branch has managed to collect roughly 50 winter coats for local kids in need. Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty began taking in jackets this September for their annual Coats for Kids

campaign. “We take new or gently-used, clean jackets and we donate them to the Women’s Resource Centre,” explained Janet Kennedy, Officer Manager. “They go out to needy children in the Elk Valley so all the kids get to stay nice and warm.” The office accepted coats up until October 12, and delivered them to the Fernie

Women’s Resource Centre October 17, where they will be distributed to local children. “[The Women’s Centre] was just one of the causes we felt could best utilise the coats and they have the resources to really know who needs them, as opposed to the Salvation Army where they go up for sale. This way they go directly to the people in

town who need them,” said Kennedy. This is the fourth year the office has participated in Coats for Kids and they plan on continuing the campaign next year. Kennedy remarked, “This year has been our best year yet, so we look forward to more and more next year.”

e m b e r s of the Jaffray and Baynes Lake Fire Departments responded to a fire in the Baynes Lake area on the night of October 17. Roughly 15 firefighters, along with the Jaffray Water Tender attended the scene. “When we arrived, we found a 30 foot seasonal RV, along with two all terrain vehicles completely engulfed in flames,” explained Dave Boreen, Jaffray Baynes Lake Fire Chief. “The RV was unoccupied and there were no injuries, however the trailer and ATV’s are a total loss and a nearby boat sustained some damage.”

Teens scare away hunger this Halloween By Jenna Jensen Contributor

Fernie’s Royal LePage branch collected around 50 winter jackets for their Coats for Kids campaign.

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The fire quickly spread to the grass and area around the RV and crews focused much of their work containing the fire and ensuring neighboring properties weren’t impacted. During the height of the fire, at least two propane tanks were fully engulfed and exploded. “The crew did a great job last night. Although it’s getting much cooler, the conditions out there are still dry and this fire quickly moved into the grass,” said Boreen. “It could certainly have become a much larger interface fire had they not been diligent in keeping it contained on site.” The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

his Halloween, students from Sparwood Secondary School (SSS) will be out and about in the community trick or treating. They will not be filling their bags with candy this time, they will be trick or treating for canned or dry foods which will be donated to the Sparwood Food Bank. "This is the second time students have been in the community for the

program 'Scare Away Hunger.' Last year several students took it on themselves, and this year the school's Student Council has taken it on," says Tanya Wagner, SSS Student Council Teacher Representative. "Each group of kids will go to a certain area in the community and all food items collected will stay local," she says. Residents of Sparwood are asked to keep their eyes out for costumed teens and help support the local food bank.

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The Source set to open in Fernie

Canadian electronics store The Source is coming to Fernie. An opening date has yet to be set, but Elk Valley residents will soon have access to one stop shopping for all their electronic and entertainment needs, including computers, televisions, cell phones, video gaming equipment, as well as a wide range of accessories. Photo by N. Liebermann

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Food bank fundraiser a hit By Jenna Jensen Contributor

n October 13 residents of Elkford danced the night away at the eighth annual Pierre Parizeau Food Bank Benefit. Thanks to much community support and many donations the evening consisted of music, dancing, cash bar, food, door prizes, raffle, a 50/50 draw and a lot of entertainment and fun. Local musicians Barnacos, aka BNG, Steve Fairbairn, Bob Timmerman and Clint Poulin, Bob MacRae and Bill Savenkoff, Bill

McDonald, Dan Gamache, Gary Cleverly, Due Clause, The Matt & Dylan Show and Mike Leduc donated their time and talent, while Shane Borthwick provided the sound. The Elkford Food Bank would like to thank all of the musicians, as well as all of the many businesses and individuals who donated time and money to make the evening a huge success. For assistance or more information email elkfordfoodbank@ gmail.com, or leave a message at 250-8654029.

Denise Sorenson of the Elkford Food Bank accepts a donation from Bernie Van Tighem, Elkford Fire Chief. Submitted photo

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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

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and to only turn on their valves when the risk of utility freezing is apparent. It is the residents' responsibility to ensure that their systems do not freeze. Any thawing of lines will be at the homeowner's expense. For more information 250.865.4025.

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Shop local has been a contentious issue over the past few years with many locals cross border shopping to buy products they can get in our community. There are so many gimmicks out there to shop local, it’s becoming like the diet phase. The latest one to come to our area is the Ten Percent Shift, which basically means to make a conscious effort to make ten percent of your household spending locally. The economic multiplier from doing this is astronomical and keeps profits and jobs in our community. The Free Press praises those who support local shopping, including not only residents who choose to spend locally, but also local merchants and organisations who promote the benefits. Currently in Fernie, Chantel Souliere, owner of Freyja Lifestyle Clothing, and Sarah Parry, Fernie Chamber of Commerce Manager, are promoting a Black Friday event on November 23 to encourage locals to stay in town to do their Christmas shopping. This comes off the heels of a very successful downtown social series, which was geared to keep locals and tourists shopping every Sunday, all summer long. Faye Sigurdson, owner of Hair Eloquence in Elkford and Board Member of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce, is also in the infant stage of developing a shop local program, which will be rolled out in the coming weeks. The Free Press has also started its own shop local campaign, with a long term Elk Valley icon telling us every week why they shop local. Last week we had Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano explain why she shops locally, and be sure to check out page four in this week’s Free Press for Bonny McLardy, who has worked at The Free Press for over 33 years, and the reasons she prefers to shop local. The Free Press encourages locals to shop with our merchants as much as possible as it brings many benefits including the obvious, more money staying in our community, more jobs being created, and new business start ups. Not to mention a few other reasons that aren’t immediately apparent, including environmental, by using less fuel to drive across borders, strengthening the region’s tax base and many others. There are dozens of reasons why we should all shop local, at least for some of our household goods, and The Free Press would like to hear from you about why you shop local and why others should too. Send us a letter to editor@thefreepress.ca.

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Letters to the Editor Response to Democracy Defended, letter to the editor Last week, there was a letter to the editor

Concern for Bill C-398 I realise that many of you reading this are already committed to helping others in our local communities, within our country and on an international level, but I want to raise awareness of another concern for your consideration. Bill C-398, currently before the House of Commons, will reform previous CAMR (Canadian Access to Medicines) legislation so that affordable, life-saving generic medicines will be more readily available to developing countries for the treatment of diseases such as

regarding the Jumbo development by Mayor Taft of Invermere. Unfortunately, the letter omits some important points for Elk Valley taxpayers. Whether one agrees

or disagrees with the development, it is widely accepted that it will require huge landuse planning resources to process. First, the BC government and our MLA Bill Bennett

malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS. Canada has the opportunity to save millions of lives, at no cost to Canadian taxpayers. Presently people are dying needlessly because affordable drug treatment is not available. One in two children born with AIDS, if untreated, dies by the age of two. Half of the people who require treatment for HIV/AIDS do not receive it. Malaria and tuberculosis, too, continue to have devastating effects in developing nations. How can we, in good conscience, not help to make affordable drug treatment available to so many in this world?

I believe we have a responsibility as global citizens and as human beings. Canada can lead the way. Our Members of Parliament will be voting on this legislation in November. Please urge David Wilks to support Bill C-398. You may contact him in one of the following ways: write to Mr. David Wilks, MP KootenayColumbia, Ste 620 – 151 Promenade, House of Commons, Ottawa, K1A 0A6; email to D a v i d . Wi l k s @ p a r l . gc.ca; telephone 613995-7246. Thank you, Luana Gillies Windermere

are considering the use of a Mountain Resort Municipality for land use matters for a simple reason – we asked them to do this. After discussion and consideration at the RDEK board, we recognised that our current planning resources would be overwhelmed with the processes required on a project of this magnitude. Secondly, if the RDEK had responsibility for land-use decisions around the proposed new resort, which is 60 kilometres west of Invermere, the taxpayers of the Elk Valley would be paying

for a project without receiving a direct benefit. The Directors from the Elk Valley, including the Mayors and myself, did not support this approach. The province was responding to a request, which resulted from a majority of Directors from across the East Kootenays voting for the betterment of all residents, and I appreciate Bill Bennett’s continued efforts to ensure our voices are heard in Victoria. Mike Sosnowski, Area A Director RDEK

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Business owners get educated with workshops By Jenna Jensen Contributor

hree early m o r n i n g workshops were held over the past week for residents of Sparwood during Small Business Week. Organised by the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, business

owners had the unique opportunity to learn about several different aspects of business success. The first workshop held on Monday, presented speaker Tess Menges from the office of Small and Medium Enterprises with the Government of Canada. She provided

members information on how to become a supplier of goods and services to the federal government, how the government does its buying, and how to keep track of opportunities to bid on Canadian government purchases. An introduction to the MERX and SRI systems

was explained and all those who attended found the workshop very informative. During the second workshop, Seargent Will Thien from the Elk Valley RCMP and Jim Jones, Sparwood Fire Chief, educated business owners on how to keep their businesses safe. They touched on many aspects of loss prevention, including ways to prevent

robbery, security, display and lighting, as well as the importance of having proper business fire plans and ways business owners can assist the fire department in the event of a fire. The last workshop instructed business owners in the ways of social media marketing. Speaker Marcia Johnson explained the advantages of online

marketing and how businesses can navigate in the ever changing ways of social media marketing. At the end of each workshop one lucky winner walked away with a Halloween movie night gift bag donated by Vantage Point, and the grand prize draw of one year worth of roadside signage was awarded to Sparwood's new Remedy's RX

Pharmacy. "Overall the week went really well, there was a lot for people to learn and those that attended gave really positive feedback. Things like this are what the chamber hopes to continue to do for the Sparwood business community," says John Himel, Manager of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce.

Sparwood Fire Chief Jim Jones explained to business owners the benefits of having a lock box installed on a door of their business during the workshop. Photo by J. Jensen

Sgt. Thien educated business owners on how to keep their business safe during a Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week workshop. Photo by J. Jensen

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1. BC is number one in job creation in Canada since the BC Jobs Plan was implemented – 56,000 new jobs! There will be 1 million job openings by 2020. Skills & training is our number one priority with $75 million in new, recent funding. 2. Mining industry has increased in value by 20% from last year to $8.6 billion. We’ve cut the backlog of mining permits by 90% in one year. The forest industry is stabilizing in BC. 3. We have the lowest personal income taxes in Canada. Highest credit rating (AAA) in Canada. We are controlling spending & balancing the budget. BC’s economy is stronger than most of Canada, the US & most of Europe, even in these uncertain times. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

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Around the Valley Ten Percent Shift campaign 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! Join us for a whole new movie watching experience!!

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he Fernie Chamber of Commerce hosted a Small Business Week luncheon October 17 and gave business owners an introduction to a movement working to sustain local economies and build stronger communities. The Ten Percent Shift is sponsored by CUPE BC, the

union that represents more than 85,000 workers in B.C. The shift is focused on getting people to make a conscious decision to shift ten percent of their household spending to local goods and services. Making the effort to support locally owned and run businesses is the first step to bringing back vibrant and sustainable local economies. Barry O-Neil, author of the

Ten Percent Shift initiative, spoke to those in attendance about the importance of shopping at home. He outlined a few of the benefits, including supporting community groups, better service and selection, and the creation of more jobs. Further information on the campaign can be found at www.tenpercentshift.ca.

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• 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, October 26

• 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, October 27

• Every Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw at Sparwood Legion 4 to 6 p.m. • Fernie Legion meat draw 4 - 6 p.m. Fun and Entertaining. All welcome to join us.

Sunday, October 28

• 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 • Stress Management at Christ Church Anglican, Fernie. To Register - Call 250 423 6517 or email christchurchfernie@gmail.com • Christ Church Anglican Garage Sale 9am-3pm at 591 4th Ave. Fernie

Monday, October 29

• 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.

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Tuesday, October 30

• Crib / Whist alternate weeks, Seniors Drop In Centre, Fernie, 7:30 p.m. • Fun, crafts and lunch anytime between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.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. • Last Tues of month • Ballroom Dancing with Annie McFarlane the last Tuesday of every month. The Arts Station 7:30-8:30pm

Wednesday, October 31

• 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, Halloween Hoooowler shebang

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• 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.

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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

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 second of two notices, dated November 1st, 2012. Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services

Certified Flaggers Wanted Looking to make a little extra cash! Want work that is flexible and doesn’t interfere with your play time? If you have a current BC Certificate for Traffic Flagging the City is looking for you. You can earn up to $200 a day. Certified Traffic Control Persons are needed for casual work during days we are out doing a “full plow” of the city. If you are a qualified flagger and are looking for casual work, we want to hear from you! Contact City Hall to get your name on the list of interested candidate’s 250 423-6817 or email cityhall@fernie.ca

Fire Fuel Reduction Program

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

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 p: (250) 423-6817 f: (250) 423-3034 Email: jim.hendricks@fernie.ca

Casual Snow Removal Contractors

The City of Fernie is seeking Trucking Contractors to assist with hauling during Snow Blowing Operations on a casual basis for the 2012-2013 winter season. If you are interested in having your company called out please contact the Public Works Operations Supervisor at 250-423-2248.

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

B.A. Blackwell and Associates Ltd., and the Regional District of East Kootenay will be continuing their operational fuel management program on public owned lands above Ridgemont Lane. Work will commence on the City owned lands over the next few weeks; weather will be a determining factor. Work will consist of hand falling dead and dying pine, removing intermediate trees, and understory trees, pruning lower branches and reducing downed woody debris. No large machinery will be employed. The Fuel Prescription and Operational Fuel Management Information is available on line at www.fernie.ca or for additional information contact the Shawn Ivany, Director of Fire and Emergency Services at 250 423-4226 or shawn.ivany@fernie.ca We are working to become a Fire Smart Community and your efforts will assist in our success. “Working Cooperatively Towards a FireSmart Fernie”

Fernie Memorial Arena

Fall & Winter Schedule through to Dec 21, 2012 Public Skating Schedule Whether you are new to skating or just want to come out for fitness and fun, the Fernie Memorial Arena has time set aside for you. We recommend helmets for public skating sessions. Friday Evening 7:00 - 8:15 pm Saturday Afternoon 2:00 - 3:45 pm Saturday Evening 6:45 - 8:15 pm Sunday Afternoon 2:15 - 4:00 pm Check for conflicts with Ghostrider Hockey Home Game Schedule. FREE Public Skating Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 am Small children maybe on the ice so special care and attention is needed.

Shinny Hockey This very popular program is a must for the guy or girl wanting to play hockey on a drop in basis. Recreational Shinny Hockey is great exercise, before you hit the ski hill and it can be worked into a busy schedule or shift work. Full equipment is required and no contact is enforced. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:45 - 10:15 am

Skate & Shoot This program gives you a chance to get out on the ice and practice your skills with others in a loosely organized way. Skating, puck handling, shooting skills can all be improved with this type of practice. Helmets and gloves are a must, don’t come

out without them. Wednesdays 1:15 - 2:30 pm

No School Friday’s If the public school is out we aim to provide on ice activities for kids of all ages. Youth Shinny is a great way for kids to get into a game of hockey that is fun and noncompetitive. Helmets, throat protectors and gloves are mandatory. Skate to music and join in the fun at Public Skating. Helmets are recommended. Youth Shinny 10:45 - 11:45 am Public Skating Noon to 12:45 pm Regular Admission Applies 2011/2012 Season Close Dates October 8 November 11 December 25, 26, January 1

Arena Admissions Prices include HST, Patrons from outside the City of Fernie and RDEK, Area A pay 25% more. Preschool (3 - 6) Child (7 – 12) Youth (13 – 18) Adult Student Adult (19 – 59) Senior (60+) Family Immediate Family

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VIDEOTAPING AND DATA TRANSFER SERVICES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS

The District of Sparwood is requesting information from interested parties for the supply of videotaping and data transfer services of Council Meetings. The District of Sparwood reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or all RFQ’s, or to accept the RFQ deemed most favourable in the interest of the District of Sparwood.

The District of Sparwood will provide access to the following equipment for the provision of videotaping of Council Meetings:

Sparwood is situated in the Rocky Mountains of south eastern BC. Our location offers a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities, stunning vistas, and all the fresh elements naturally afforded in a spectacular mountain setting.

Respondents are requested to provide a concise and focused response to this RFQ. Responses are requested in the following format:

The District of Sparwood

We're a working community. We've always been involved in the mining industry, and coal is at the core of our community. But we're more than metallurgical ore; we're a group of people who are united in interests, activities and place. Sparwood was originally a collection of ﬁve coal mining communities. During the 1960's, the communities were consolidated into one area or District, called Sparwood, in homage to the history of trees harvested in the area intended for use as masts on ships. For a complete overview on our incredible Rocky Mountain mining community, download and view our Community Proﬁle. Local Government in Sparwood

Sparwood’s local government is lead by a proactive Mayor and six Councillors that work hard to explore opportunities for diversification and growth. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is appointed by and reports to the Municipal Council. The CAO oversees the overall administration of the Municipality, its officers and employees.

In addition, the CAO is charged with keeping Council up to date on corporate matters, advising Council on policy and other matters and ensuring that Council policy is implemented. The CAO also leads the senior management team and sets the overall strategic direction for short and long term administrative goals The Purpose of Issuing this RFQ is to: a) Receive quotations; and to b) Award the contract for the provision of videotaping services.

Interested parties are invited to respond to this RFQ by submitting a response to the District. Responses should include ideas, information, and recommendations that could result in a clarification of the requirements, cost-saving opportunities, and the identification of potential problem areas with this initiative. RFQ Specifications:

Speciﬁcally, this project is for videotaping Regular Meetings of Council, and other special events and/ or meetings as required. Council meetings are the ﬁrst and third Monday of every month unless there is a statutory holiday, in which case the meeting is the Tuesday following the holiday.

Length of the meetings will vary; however, meetings generally run anywhere from one (1) hour to three (3) hours in duration. The maximum duration is approximately four (4) hours. The proponent would be responsible to deliver the SD card to the District immediately following the meeting or event. Term:

The term is for a three (3) year period.

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One Panasonic HD AVCCAM (model no. AG-HGC40P) memory card camerarecorder; One tripod; One ﬁlming chair; and TV and connectivity in Council Chambers.

a) Brief company or personal profile; b) Name of a key contact person, including telephone number, fax number and email address; c) Your interest in providing the services; d) Brief description of experience in videography; e) From your past experience, has the District identified all the major components necessary to complete this project? If not, please provide information on other necessary components; f) Please provide a list of potential problems/risks that the District may encounter during this project; g) Please provide any ideas or suggestions about how such problems/risks should be addressed in a solicitation; h) Please provide a per meeting rate; i) Two (2) professional references; j) Your ability to provide for back-up and substitution if you are unable to attend the Council Meeting; k) Identification and discussion of key factors that the respondent recommends the District consider when establishing its future business requirements; and l) Other required information specific to the nature of this RFQ and deemed important by the respondent.

If subsequent competitive bidding opportunities are issued, the District is under no obligation to advise any vendor responding to this RFQ. Vendors are advised to monitor the District of Sparwood website (www.sparwood.ca) for any such opportunities, which will be open to all vendors regardless of whether or not a response to this RFQ has been submitted. All responses to this RFQ become the property of the District and will be held in conﬁdence, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Respondents to this RFQ consent to the District incorporating any submitted ideas, concepts, approaches, or strategies into any planning, design, procurement, or contractual activities related to any aspect of the project without any obligation, liability, or consideration on the part of the District. The District will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any vendor in responding to this RFQ. Responses should be delivered by hand, regular mail, facsimile or email to the following location before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on November 26, 2012 and should quote RFQ Number 2012- 001. District of Sparwood PO Box 520 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Fax: 250-425-7277 Email: rmanjak@sparwood.ca OR Contact Person: Raeleen Manjak Director of Corporate Services rmanjak@sparwood.ca

TOILET REBATE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

Does your business have all water friendly low-ﬂush toilets? If not, take advantage of Sparwood’s Toilet Rebate Replacement Program! Just follow the steps below and you will be on your way to contributing to Sparwood’s goal of reducing water use by up to 50% by 2015! 1) Purchase and Install any brand new CSA-approved, 6L or dual ﬂush toilet(s). 2) IMPORTANT: Take the old toilet(s) to the Sparwood Transfer Station.

3) Obtain a signature from an Attendant at the Sparwood Transfer Station conﬁrming that you have dropped off a 13L (or greater) toilet(s) for recycling. 4) Bring Signed Application and Original Receipts to the Main Ofﬁce, or the Planning Department.

5) Wait for municipality to conﬁrm rebate. A rebate cheque of the amount you paid for the toilet(s) up to $100 per toilet and your original receipt will be sent to you within six (6) weeks. Become a Water Smart Business today!

(More detail on website: www.sparwood.ca/watersmart)

2012 OPERATIONAL FUEL TREATMENT The District of Sparwood will be conducting Operational Fuel Treatment from October 25 through December 15, 2012 as part of its strategic fuel management program. Fuel treatment is the reduction of wood debris, ladder fuels, pine beetle infected trees, and dead trees from areas determined to be high risk for wildﬁre urban interface. Arc Ridge Ltd. will be on site at the polygons shown below conducting the fuel treatment. For more information please contact the District of Sparwood at 250-425-6271.

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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Sparwood’s Poolside Concession looks forward to serving community By Jenna Jensen Contributor

esidents in Sparwood will soon have another new dining option as Sparwood’s Poolside Concession prepares to open its doors. Owner, Kari Allardyce, is excited and looking forward to presenting the community with some great new menu options as well as some old favourites. Allardyce officially took over on October 1, however the

Poolside Concession has delayed its grand opening due to ongoing updates, which will allow safer, faster and better patron service. “This is something I have always wanted to do,” explained Allardyce. “It seems like I am always down here, my kids are always down here and I love the atmosphere of the recreation department in itself. I am really looking forward to being able to provide the community with great dining options that are fast and fresh,” she says.

Highlights of the Poolside Concession menu will be vanilla and chocolate soft ice cream, great burgers, homemade fries, fresh fruit and veggie trays, subs, sandwiches, soup, chili and much more. “Things are really going to be different here, from what people are used to. The portions will be more suited to individual servings and some of the prices will be lowered to reflect that. Most of our fresh fruit and produce will be purchased locally and we will have great, fast and

friendly service,” says Allardyce. The Poolside Concession will have several birthday party packages and pre-ordered lunch options available, as well as opening the arena concession during special community or sporting events. With a grand opening date expected to be on Monday, October 29, the Poolside Concession will be open to the public during the hours of Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday

and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. “I would just like to extend a big thank you to the community for their patience while we have been gearing up to open. I am really looking forward to seeing many new and familiar faces as well as providing Sparwood with a great new menu,” she says.

Bear Corner Bear sightings this week By Kathy Murray Elk Valley Bear Aware

Colder temperatures and snowfall will typically prompt bears to start looking for winter dens. On occasion, bears will remain in town looking for easy food sources. Hibernation is an important survival strategy for bears when their main foods, green vegetation, berries, salmon and insects are not available in winter.

Recent Bear Sightings Fernie There were many reports of bears attempting to get into

homes and causing property damage in West Fernie last week as bears became bolder in their search for food before hibernating for the winter. Of the nine bears that were reported frequenting Fernie, only the

sow and three cubs were seen late at night on October 21 on Hand Avenue. Please continue to keep garbage stored indoors and secure all other attractants, and give bears a chance to survive and move on to the wilderness to den for the winter. 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. Sparwood Poolside Concession employee Stephanie Podrasky and Owner Kari Allardyce get ready for the grand opening.

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ver 200 local students spent time in The Arts Station this week creating works of art for the upcoming Fernie Lantern Festival. Kids of all ages from Isabella Dicken Elementary, Fernie Academy, and Fernie Secondary School will be contributing to a large display that will celebrate the festival’s theme, rivers on fire. “The kids are each making a lantern that will be donated to us, and then we’re making a big installation,” explained Jenn Woods with The Arts Station. “On the night of the festival we’re going to assemble all the lanterns into a river scene. These guys are making all the little fish, so it’s like a school of fish scene, and it’s going to stretch along the deck and there’s going to be lots and lots of lights.” Woods added, “It’s nice that all of the students can be involved in a little way.” The preschoolers are creating water, students in grade four and

under are in charge of fish paper kite lanterns, and the older kids will build larger bamboo framed lanterns. Elementary students took over The Arts Station last week to start building and it’s the high school kids’ turn this week. The Arts Station will host community build nights throughout November leading up to the festival to give all members of the community a chance to create their own lantern. This is the second bi-annual Fernie Lantern Festival and Woods said there have been a few changes made since the first. “The festival this year will be bit different than last time because it will be centered here [at The Arts Station]. The parade will go down Main Street, and then here will be all the different installation lanterns, and fire bins to warm people up, and hot chocolate.” The Rivers on Fire Lantern Festival is taking place on November 24 and will also feature live entertainment, and of course, fireworks at the end of the night to wrap up the celebration.

he Northern will host Canadian rock ‘n roller, Matt Mays, Friday night. Best known for the breakout hit, ‘Cocaine Cowgirl’, with his band El Torpedo back in 2005, Mays has gotten back to his roots as a solo artist, and is celebrating the release of his fifth album. ‘Coyote’ was released at the beginning of September, and Mays is now in the midst of a cross-Canada tour to show it off. Featuring his classic hazy rock and roll sound, Coyote is the culmination of Mays’ recent journey into open space. “I’ve always loved animals that are beautiful but dangerous,” Mays explained. “It’s a good analogy for life. Coyotes are native to Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and that’s where I lived while writing this album.” The musician used surfing, yoga, and a ukulele as tools to bring him closer to the melodies and words that were inspired by different places and experiences. Mays remarked, “I wanted to make songs that followed my outlook on life as honestly as possible and record them as honestly as

possible.” It was pure chance that the first single, ‘Take it on Faith’, only made it on the album as the result of pure chance. After arriving for a mixing session in New York, the mix files didn’t make it to the studio, and Mays decided to record a song he had written the night before to fill time. “I had no musicians handy so I was forced to play everything myself except for the drums which were played by local monster, Greg Wieczorek, who

happened to be one street over in Soho with his drums in his car. He nailed it, first take,” said Mays. “The whole song was recorded in a few hours. It was one of those rare sessions where everything works out.” On the road since the beginning of October, Mays will make a stop in Fernie to rock The Northern on Friday night. P.E.I band The Meds will serve as the opening act. Tickets are on sale at The Northern for $20.

Matt Mays will play at The Northern Friday.

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Painters and potters come together for Changing Colours By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

Fernie Academy students get a lesson in lantern building at The Arts Station. Photo by N. Liebermann

wo local watercolour painters will be showing off their latest work at The Arts Station with an exhibit titled ‘Changing Colours’ for the next month. Artists Pamm Ciupa and Anne Aitken-Anderson have been creating at SnowFlake Studio, as well as spending time taking their paints, easels, and brushes outside to use nature as a muse. Through their extensive knowledge of the medium and experience with South Country watercolour

workshops, the painters are ready to finally display their own representations of nature. Ciupa and AitkenAnderson drew inspiration from the recent changing of the seasons. As summer has transitioned into autumn, the painters found themselves surrounded by brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges; colours and images that are reflected in the brushstrokes and lush colours present in their art. The artists have partnered with members of the pottery guild to create a dynamic, multi-media show. The potters at The Arts Station have been

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Christmas in the Country By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he twenty-second annual Christmas in the Country market and sale is back for another year at the Jaffray Community Centre. Sponsored by the vendors of the JaffrayBaynes Lake Farmers’ market, it’s taking place Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. With over thirty-five tables, the market has a great selection of crafts and gifts for the Christmas season. The sale will feature vendors from Cranbrook, Kimberley,

Fernie, Sparwood, Creston, and Western Alberta, as well as Jaffray, Baynes Lake, and the South Country. Shoppers will find everything from wreaths, centerpieces, and ceramics, to artwork, ornaments, and pottery. There will also be food vendors selling homemade baked goods and fresh, B.C. fruit. Homemade lunches and refreshments will be available at the concession throughout the day. Christmas in the Country offers a fun activity for the whole family and the perfect way to get started on this year’s Christmas shopping.

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Blues Emergency Tour By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

a n a d a ’ s seventh annual biggest little blues tour is back, and it’s making a stop in Fernie. The National Steel ‘Blues Emergency’ Tour will entertain audiences at The Arts Station on Sunday for a night of rhythm, heartache, and storytelling. Musician Doc McLean is bringing along Morgan Davis for a one time pairing of two of the country’s best known and most travelled

blues storytellers and entertainers. They’ll be bringing their blues medicine coast to coast, with over 50 stops in nine provinces. The tour kicked off in Atlantic Canada this September and will wrap up on the west coast mid November. McLean and Davis will take the stage at The Arts Station on Sunday at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Carosella, Freshies, The Arts Station, and online at www. theartsstation. eventbrite.ca.

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New fundraising foundation forming in Fernie By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

Fernie couple is in the process of creating a brand new fundraising organisation to help out local families dealing with cancer. Chris and Shelley Moulton are the founders of Friends for Friends, a not-for-profit society that will raise funds to go towards cancer patients, and their families, living in Fernie. “We just want to help people that have family members going through cancer treatment,” explained Chris Moulton. “The families incur so many expenses above and beyond their every day lives that helping them out, even with the smallest amount financially, is what we want to do” It was the couple’s own personal situation that inspired the idea for the foundation. Chris’ wife Shelley was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, and after seven years of remission is once again struggling with the disease.

After applying and not receiving financial assistance from the Canadian Cancer Society, the Moulton’s began to think about other families who may be going through similar situations. “We just though that if a small, young family whose husband works at the mine, and God forbid him, or his kids or wife gets sick, they’ve got to travel back and forth to Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, and although they make say $90,000 a year, their bills don’t stop coming,” said Moulton. After acting as long-time volunteers with the Canadian Cancer Society’s fundraiser Relay for Life, Chris and Shelley decided it was time to form their own organisation to make sure the money they raised stayed local. “We took huge pride with Relay for Life, but our frustration was that we’d raised thousands of dollars over the last seven years, and how much is actually coming back?” Moulton remarked. “We understand that they can’t give to everybody, so we’re trying to

fill the gaps that are left, because people here need it.” He added, “Whether it’s $300, $500, $1,500, every little bit helps. We know that because we’ve lived it.” Friends for Friends has already made their first donation to a Fernie family. Still in the beginning stages, they’ve also brought on three directors, Val Luznar-Purdy, Shari Palmer, and Jeri Mitchell, to help decide which locals they will be donating to. “It’s not about Shelly and Chris deciding who gets [the money], we wanted a group decision,” said Moulton. “We’ve had three wonderful people that have stepped up to join us, and we’ll probably get two more as we move forward.” The foundation will be working on a few small fundraisers over the winter, and are planning a larger event for the spring to introduce themselves to the community. Anyone wishing to volunteer or get involved with Friends for Friends can email ferniefriends@gmail.com.

Husband and wife, and co-founders of Friends for Friends, Chris and Shelley Moulton. Photo by N. Liebermann

The Vogue takes a stab at Michael Myers By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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he Vogue Theatre will celebrate Halloween by showing the 1978 traditional horror flick ‘Halloween’ at 9 p.m. on October 31. The movie directed by John Carpenter is about classic scary movie character Michael Myers, a psychotic murderer. Director Rob Zombie remade the movie in 2007, however the original version remains a favourite. Movie watchers who get into the sprit and come out in costume will receive a special price of $6.50. Regular admission is $10, $8 for seniors, and $6.50 for children Halloween will play at the Vogue Theatre at 9 p.m. 12 and under. The on October 31. Submitted photo

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alloween has been celebrated for centuries. Still, most people simply think it's about dressing up and scouring the neighborhood for candy. A true Halloween lover knows the tasty tidbits of information about the holiday's history and customs. The holiday of Halloween has been celebrated for 2,000 years and dates back to the ancient Celts who inhabited Britain. They practiced a Druidic fire festival called "Samhain." It marked the end of the autumn harvest season and the signaling of winter to come, or the end of the "lighter half of the year" and the beginning of the "darker half." The Celts believed that the border between the current world and the "Otherworld" thinned out on Samhain, allowing spirits to pass through. There are other associations between Halloween and the celebrations of the dead. Originally there were pagan festivals to celebrate the dead. However, in the 7th century, when Christianity was blooming, Pope Boniface wanted to replace pagan festivals with Christian celebrations. He introduced All Saints Day to replace pagan death festivals. It was originally observed on May 13, but was later moved to November 1. All Saints Day was known by other names, including All Hallows or All Souls Day. Hallow is an Old English word meaning "sanctify." Eventually, the day before the religious holiday came to be known as All Hallows Eve, or the Hallow E'en as it was known in Ireland. The term was later shortened to Halloween, as it is known

today. Today, Halloween is a largely secular holiday and no longer has such tight religious ties. It is widely known as a day of fun and mischief when individuals dress up to scare away otherworldly spirits and beg for treats and tricks. The colors of orange and black likely became the mascots for Halloween because orange is associated with the harvest and black is associated with death. Other harvest-related decorations are also used, including hay bales and corn husks. However, the larger part of the decorating leans toward the occult, including ghosts, witches, goblins and the like. Much of this decor is inspired by the ghost stories of books and Hollywood, such as "Dracula" and "Frankenstein." The Jack-O-Lantern is also an integral part of Halloween tradition. Legend has it that there was an Irishman named Jack who was a stingy prankster. Jack even tricked the Devil out of Jack's soul, making the Devil promise to never possess it. When Jack eventually died, he was refused entry to Heaven for being too mean and ill-mannered. Jack went down to Hell and the Devil kept his promise, refusing to allow him entry there, either. Jack asked the Devil how he could find his way around in the dark place between Heaven and Hell. The Devil tossed an ember to Jack, who placed it in a hollowed-out turnip. He then roamed eternity with his Jack O'Lantern. Halloween can be a fun day for children and adults, even more so when the tradition behind the day is known.

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hile Halloween can be fun for for the day. Animals that are frightened adults and children alike, the may run away or grow disoriented and family pet might not look get lost. Also, you never want your pet to be the victim of forward to October 31 as much as the rest of the family. When trick-ora Halloween treating time arrives and the doorbell p r a n k . gets its annual workout, pet parents Sometimes should take steps to ensure their black cats are stolen dogs, cats and other companion animals stay calm and don't get on Halloween. too frightened or excited. Dogs left outside Halloween is full of decorations, may be at risk costumes and, of course, trickfor teasing and or-treaters. While the excitement taunting, too. can be thrilling for children, pets • Don't can easily grow scared. Animals take dogs trickgenerally become creatures of routine, or-treating. Although and anything that takes them out of you may have a calm, welltheir comfort zones can be a cause mannered dog, the crowds in the Roxie for agitation. Spooky decorations neighborhood may excite man's best hung throughout the house and friend, whose behavior might be difficult outdoors present new sights and to predict. Also, other animals that get smells. The doorbell ringing every few loose from homes when the doors are minutes could put skittish pets even more on opened may provoke your dog. It's enough edge -- especially when they come face-to-face to keep your eyes on your children, never with hordes of costumed trick-or-treaters. mind being mindful of your dog, too. Candy, and chocolate in particular, poses • Skip costumes for pets. You may think it's a large risk as well. Even relatively small a great idea to dress your pets in costumes, amounts of chocolate can be harmful to cats but there's a good chance your pet does not and dogs. That's because chocolate contains share your enthusiasm. It may stress out the caffeine and theobromine, two different types animal, so avoid pet costumes. • Be mindful of holiday decorations. Strings of stimulants that can wreak havoc on an of lights, fake spider webs and other animal's central nervous system. Hard candies may be swallowed and become lodged in the decorative items can be tripping hazards for pets, while electronic devices could pose throat or digestive tract. Artificial sweeteners a safety risk. Avoid lit candles in the home are harmful to animals, too. because cats or dogs may knock them over. • Keep pets secured in a bedroom or another To help keep pets safe, it is best to consider the quiet space. Your dog or cat may try to bolt following tips for Halloween. outside every time you open the door to • Keep pets indoors trick-or-treaters. Instead, keep the animals in a bedroom or laundry area. Not only will they appreciate the quiet, but also they won't have a chance to escape and get lost. • Store collected candy out of reach. Pets are inquisitive, and they may be drawn to the sweet smell of candy and treats. Candy wrappers and the candy itself can be hazardous to pets. Therefore, store candy where pets cannot access it and be sure children discard candy wrappers. Cooper

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Everyone should think safety for Halloween! Halloween Costume Safety Tips:

• Make sure your Halloween costume is colourfast so the colour doesn’t run onto your clothes if it rains. • Try on costumes before Halloween to allow time for alterations. • Make-up should be hypoallergenic and non-toxic. • Wear comfortable, practical shoes even if they don’t fit with the costume. • Keep your costume and wig away from candles. • If your costume includes an authenticlooking accessory such as a fake sword, gun, knife etc., make sure that it is made of plastic, is flexible and cannot harm anyone.

Children’s safety tips:

• Wear identification that’s easy to read. • Follow a curfew and bring a watch you can read in the dark. • Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks. • Walk. No running. • Watch out for open flames in jack-o’-lanterns. • Trick or treat in familiar neighbourhoods. • Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.

• Carry a spare Halloween bag — in case yours breaks or you fill your original one. • Don’t cut across yards and stay out of back yards. • Follow traffic signals and don’t jaywalk. • Always watch out for cars backing up or turning. • Review the “stop, drop and roll” procedure in case your costume catches on fire. • Never accept rides from strangers. • Respect other people and their property. • Be polite and say “thank you.” • Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade. • Hard candy is a choking hazard for small children. • Report any suspicious or criminal activity to an adult or the police. • Consider having a party instead of trick or treating. • If there are no sidewalks, walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic.

Parents’ safety tips:

• Let your child eat a meal before setting out. • Someone in the group should carry a cell phone to call home or 911. • Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult. • Other children should know where to reach you and when to be home.

Homeowners’ safety tips:

• Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that can trip the young ones. • Pets get frightened on Halloween. Keep them indoors to protect them from cars or from inadvertently biting a trickor-treater. • Battery-powered jack-o’-lantern candles are preferable to a real flame. • If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing. • Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won’t be blown into a burning candle. • Non-food treats such as plastic rings, pencils, stickers, erasers and coins can be a great alternative to candy.

Roasted pumpkin seeds Crunchy, salty pumpkin seeds are a great reward for the hard work of carving a jack o’ lantern! For 2 bowls

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hen I started my fall sessions, the days remained long and warmed to t-shirt comfortable every afternoon. Now the days have shortened, bringing hints of winter with an early darkness and hard chill. The sun drops. The temperature drops. The t-shirt afternoons left when the snow draped the summits of the Three Sisters rising abruptly above town. My first hike of the year up Fairy Creek was one of full fall colors. On the last, only a couple days ago, I moved quickly in a cold evening across a carpet of those fallen colors. I wondered at the turning of the larches so early. This year, they turned weeks ahead of their usual late flaming pace. My ski conditioning remains primarily intuitive with a dose of common sense tossed in for good measure. Personally, I’ve found gyms do not work. First, my aversion to being inside. Any day, any hour, I’d rather be outside doing something, anything, than in a gym pushing/lifting black rounds of iron. Hot or

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cold, wet or dry, I’d rather be outside. Second, skiing integrates a variety of integrated physical functions. For the most part, gyms are “station” oriented. You work on one body segment at each station and rarely (if at all) work on a whole body at one time. Skiing and with this I mean skiing, snowboarding, telemark and the whole of the sliding snow sports - requires a combination of small and large motor skills working together to maintain a moving balance down constantly changing slopes in variable snow. That’s not found in any gym. Third, skiing is a motionbased sport. Effective training incorporates motion. At the same time, you need to build strength and cardio capacity. Building strength requires resistance. Building cardio requires an elevated heart rate. Building effective balance requires combining all three. Every person’s quiver of sports and interests holds stepping-stones to conditioning for skiing. Each individual’s program develops from within with a little prompting from the outside. Look at your quiver. Look at your day. How can you squeeze in a few minutes here and a few minutes there? Ride to work. Walk downtown. An extra couple minutes every day adds up fast. And the season is approaching fast.

he Fernie Ghostriders increased their winning streak to seven games, after beating two divisional rivals in back to back games this weekend. Playing from behind on both nights, the Riders exploded for seven third period goals to knock off the Golden Rockets and Kimberley Dynamiters and hold on to their lead in the Eddie Mountain Division. “We don’t like to lose in our own building, and especially against Kimberley,” said defenseman Matt Carr. “It starts with the coaching staff, and goes right down to the players, that the winning streak means nothing unless we keep it going.”

Fernie hosted Golden on Friday and were able to overcome a slow start on home ice, before finally giving the crowd something to cheer about in the third period. After Golden jumped to a lead late in the second, Californian import Tyler Gonzalez put the Riders on the board with an early third period power play goal. Less than four minutes later, Dylan Rota scored a shorthanded goal and Fernie never looked back. Josh McKissock added an insurance marker a minute later, before Rota scored his second of the night to seal the Rockets fate. It was a similar story in Kimberley on Saturday, as the two rivals met for just the second time this season. The Riders spotted the Nitros the early lead before mounting another

third period comeback, in a physical affair between two teams that clearly don’t like each other. Brendan Burge once again led the way, scoring back to back goals before McKissock added an empty net marker. The Riders continue a long stretch of divisional

games this week. Fernie heads to Invermere on Tuesday for a midweek clash with the Columbia Valley Rockies, before returning home to host the Golden Rockets on Saturday night. As always, puck drops at 7:30.

KIJHL Standings Kootenay Conference: Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W L T PTS Fernie Gho. 14 9 4 0 19 Kimberley 14 9 5 0 18 Golden Roc. 12 6 5 0 13 Columbia V. 16 6 9 0 13 Creston Va. 12 4 6 0 10 Kootenay Conference: Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L T PTS Nelson Lea. 15 9 5 1 19 Castlegar 14 7 4 3 17 Beaver Vall. 13 7 4 1 16 Spokane Br. 14 4 9 1 9 Grand Fork. 15 1 13 0 3

Elk Valley SuperLeague curling begins By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Elk Valley SuperLeague k i c k e d off their season Monday night at the Sparwood Curling Club. Opening night of Elk Valley SuperLeague action saw Manitoulin Transport with a 6 to 3 win over Kal Tire. Elk Valley Bighorn Outfitters blew open a close game, scoring 5 in the

eighth end to beat A&B Liquor Store 8 to 2. Sparwood Esso, with a couple of four enders to down Alpine Lumber 10 to 5 and Coal Valley Motor Products with an early lead, went on to defeat Falkins Insurance 13 to 3. The Elk Valley SuperLeague gets together every Monday night at 7 p.m. to duke it out on the ice at the Sparwood Curling Club.

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Elk Valley high schools compete in volleyball tournament By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

igh school seniors from all over the Kootenays came out to Fernie last weekend to take part in an invitational volleyball tournament. Boys and girls teams from Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, Creston, and Invermere spent Friday and Saturday battling it out on the court. The Sparwood Spartans came in first for the boys, and the Invermere Lakers won for the girls. The Fernie boys and girls teams both took second place in the competition.

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Ukulele Orchestra teaches music fundamentals and fun By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

reated and run by local musician, Anie Hepher, the Fernie Ukulele Orchestra gives kids a chance to learn basic music skills

and have fun at the same time. The program began this September and offers weekly group lessons for children of all ages. Meeting at The Arts Station to practice, each lesson includes music fundamentals,

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Kindergarteners visit with Ghostriders By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

s part of the Read with the Riders program, a couple of players from the Fernie Ghostriders paid a visit to some very excited kindergarten students on Monday. Ghostriders’ Josh McKissock and Chris Solecki stopped in to Isabella Dicken Elementary to say hi to the kids in Leah Spergel’s class. They read a book, answered questions from the students, and even helped out with some arts and crafts. Head Coach Barry Wolff explained it’s all about showing kids how important reading is. “It’s a chance for them to meet the players they see out on the ice, ask questions about what it is like to be a high level athlete, what it takes to reach that level, the commitment, and any other questions they may have,”

commented Wolff. “Hopefully they get out of it that school is important and something you need in the world today.” Wolff believes the players get just as much out of the program as the kids do. He remarked, “They learn to be positive role models, which is something they will use the rest of their lives, and to speak in front of a group of people and interact on a different level.” Players from the Junior B hockey team will be visiting local elementary school classes throughout the Elk Valley over the next few months. Each child involved in Read with the Riders will receive a free ticket to an upcoming Ghostriders home game. Schools or individual classes interested in participating in the program can contact Barry Wolff at 250-423-4153 or wolffie@wolfstershockey.com.

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he Fernie Chamber of Commerce is partnering with local business owner Chantel Souliere to bring the first ever Black Friday shopping event to the community this November. Instead of flocking south of the border for American sales, they’re hoping to convince locals to stay in town to support Fernie businesses, and take advantage of some amazing deals and extended hours.

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“We are in a very challenging position being this close to the border,” commented Sarah Parry, Chamber of Commerce Manager. “We’re really trying to get people to understand how important it is to spend even a small amount more in our community, as it makes such a significant difference.” Taking place on November 23, the Black Friday event will give local outlets the chance to extend their hours and offer whatever special deals and sales they would like. An advertising and social media campaign has been launched to help spread the word. 20 local retailers have already signed up, including Barkside Pets, The Guide’s Hut, Carosella, Green Petal, Freyja Lifestyle Fashion, Heaven Boutique, Boardstiff, Odyssey, Clawhammer Press, and Fernie Brewing Company. “It’s obviously something that is of great interest to people. They know the huge success the U.S. has with it,” remarked Parry. “The more people that

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B.C.'s tourism industry leader in provincial job growth By Black Press Staff

or some, a dream job would be a vacation planner – for themselves! Vacationing in B.C. can take so many forms that it would indeed be a full-time job. The tourism and hospitality industry is an extremely diverse industry with over 400 different occupations – including occupations that lead to longerterm careers, as well as those that fit well for those seeking parttime work, like students or older workers who are not yet ready to retire. British Columbia’s tourism industry will be a leader in provincial job growth as businesses look to fill 101,000 new job openings by 2020, according to a study of labour demand and supply by go2, the BC tourism industry’s human resource association. The Tourism Labour Market Strategy, released in the spring of 2012 by go2, sets out the plan to recruit, retain and train the workers needed to keep pace with the growth projected for the industry. Nearly half of the 101,000 openings will be new jobs created by the tourism industry across the province, adding 44,220 more jobs to the provincial workforce by 2020. The other approximately 57,000 openings

are due to replacements (i.e. retirements). “The labour strategy co-ordinated by go2 is a key pillar of industry growth in the province. Without it, we simply wouldn’t have the skilled workers in place to deliver the visitor experience throughout BC,” says Lana Denoni, Chair of TIABC, the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia. British Columbia’s location, bordered by the Rocky Mountains on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west, makes it unique within Canada. Its mountain and coastal scenery, opportunities for summer sailing, winter skiing, and other activities such as fishing or sightseeing in coastal or inland waters or experiencing our vibrant cities all make us a world-class destination. Tourism helps to diversify our economy and also brings new community services to permanent residents. BC’s tourism and hospitality industry is now the single largest “primary resource industry” in the province, generating an annual real GDP of more than $6.4 billion in 2010, ahead of forestry, mining, oil and gas extraction, and agriculture. Tourism and hospitality generated $13.4 billion in annual revenue in 2010. Overall, between 2004 and 2010, industry revenues

grew by a total of 25.5 per cent, representing an average annual growth rate of 4.2 per cent. The provincial government’s Gaining the Edge: A Five-year Strategy for Tourism in British Columbia targets revenue growth of five per cent a year that will top $18 billion in tourism spending by 2016. The fastest growing sectors for tourism job growth over the next decade are expected to be recreation and entertainment and travel services. There are an estimated 17,943 tourism-related businesses across the province, employing about 260,000 workers, or 10.8 per cent of B.C.’s total labour force of 2.4 million people. More than 80 per cent of tourism’s new job openings are projected to come in Food and Beverage Services (43,410 openings), Recreation and Entertainment (20,530 openings) and the Accommodation sector (18,920 openings). “After several years of slow labour growth, the tourism industry is poised to expand,” said Arlene Keis, Chief Executive Officer of go2. “Labour shortages are already being felt in places like Northern B.C., the Thompson Okanagan and in the Rockies regions. By 2016, the crunch will be more acute throughout the province.”

“The tourism industry often provides people with their important first job and sets them on their career path,” said Keis. “Tourism is also the largest employer of youth, with one in four British Columbians under the age of 24 working in the industry.” “This anticipated growth in tourism reinforces the need to plan carefully and ensure that there are enough workers with the right skills in the right

communities to meet the tourism industry’s future labour needs,” said Keis. Boomer Gaye Dolezal of Sidney, BC says “Working parttime in Tourism Information was a fun way for me to use my great knowledge of Canadian cities. I often astounded visitors with the connections I could make to their hometowns.” She adds “People like to feel like welcome guests, not just tourists.”

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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

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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

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SHOP FOREMAN REQUIRED A division of Fernie Ford is seeking a journeyman technician to perform the duties of shop foreman in their new Elkford location. Job start date is estimated to be in November. Successful applicant will possess the following skills: t Strong leadership t Problem solving t Supervise 3 technicians Ford experience is an asset but not a requirement. Fernie Ford offers competitive wage and benefit package. Please email resume to Loretta@fernieford.ca or drop off resume to Fernie Ford, 1492 Hwy #3, Fernie, B.C.

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The Free Press newspaper has an immediate opening for a reporter in the Crowsnest Pass. We are looking for someone with a journalism degree/diploma and at least one year of newspaper experience. The qualified applicant must have experience with InDesign and Photoshop and will be expected to work independently, reporting to the Editor.

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We are seeking that true journalist who loves to cover everything from the seniors’ bake sale and city council to sports and school plays.

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Mass: Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Weekday Mass: refer to www.holyfamilyfernie.ca

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Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment

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CONDO for Rent Fernie Immediate Possession Spotless Fully Furnished 2 B/Rooms $1300/month includes utilities. Adults only, n/p n/s Tel# 403527-4664 Cell 403-878-3585 e-mail ljbrown7@telusplanet.net Fully furnished 2 bdrm condo in Sparwood Heights. $1100 Rick 425-5432 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: elkvalleylistings.ca. Large new apts. for rent in Sparwood Heights. 6 appliances, 2 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, $1225. Rick 425-5432

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couple from Fort Mcleod who had been missing for three days, have been found safe after sending an emergency call for help. Police and Search and Rescue in the Elk Valley and Alberta had been searching extensively for the couple after they left for a day trip on Saturday morning and did not return. Their family and friends had not heard from them since they

left. At about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the Elk Valley RCMP were notified of a radio transmission received from a remote area in Bow River. A woman with a European accent indicated that she and her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car had become stuck, and they could not get it out. Her husband had an injured knee, but otherwise they were OK. The transmission was very broken, and no further details could be ascertained. A helicopter was dispatched to the area,

and located two people confirmed to be Jacob and Anja Oosterwijk, the missing couple. The Oosterwijks were transported to the hospital to be evaluated. Apparently, after becoming stuck, the two were able to locate a cabin with a radio, and make the call for assistance. Shortly after the transmission, and once a narrower area was determined, a police dog was able to locate the stranded vehicle. Jacob and Anja were found safe Tuesday.

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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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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, October 25, 2012

A clean start for small business owners Submitted

ne of the hardest lessons for small business owners is learning when to ask for outside help. October is Small Business Month in BC, and Goldstar Cleaning Services owner Jill Barclay says it is a good time for business owners to take a step back and review where they would benefit from a helping hand. “Entrepreneurs have a tendency to try to cover every part of the business in-house, but it gets to a point where you need to hire outside help, whether it’s a cleaning and janitorial service, a bookkeeper, or a personal

assistant.” Goldstar Cleaning has been offering commercial cleaning and janitorial services in Fernie and Sparwood since 2003 and is now expanding into Cranbrook and Elkford. She suggests small business owners make it a priority this month to do an audit of the number of hours they and their non-janitorial staff spend cleaning their business premises and fixing or replacing broken fixtures and furniture. “Multiply that by the hourly rate you charge your clients, and you will find out how much you could be earning if you spent that time working and

expanding your business, instead of cleaning. In most cases it will be much more beneficial to hire a specialist cleaning company.” Barclay adds that there are other benefits to making sure your building is cleaned properly and frequently. “You need to remember that your building reflects your business image in the community and to potential customers. Your customers will notice if they walk into your office and see the floor is dirty and the window is cracked. How can they trust you to provide them with a quality service if you can’t even keep

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BOTTLE COLLECTION – SATURDAY OCTOBER 27th 10am-4pm

We will be sorting bottles/all recyclable containers at the Fernie Bottle Depot located at 1291 Ridgemont Avenue (across from TJ’s Auto Body). Please bring in your bottles and we will do the sorting for you.

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Many books – novels, cookbooks, children’s books, fiction, non-fiction – for sale by donation. We do no require any more books, thank you.

PENNIES - PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING! BOOKS can be purchased and PENNIES can be dropped off at The Free Press (342 2nd Avenue across from the Vogue Theatre in Fernie), Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm. These two events will continue to the end of October.

your own floor clean?” A cleaning company will also have the knowledge, experience and tools needed to clean and maintain specialist materials such as marble, hardwood floors and commercial linoleum, helping your building to keep its value. Goldstar Cleaning Services suggests a three stage floor care

plan: 1. Daily maintenance: The most important step – make sure you have sufficient entry mats, and clean the floor first with a dust mop or vacuum and then a damp mop to keep the dirt and grime from being tracked through the building. 2. Periodic maintenance:

Every month (ideally) or every quarter (at a minimum) you should scrub floors and re-coat with one or two layers of finish product, to help protect them from wear and tear. 3. Restorative procedures: After one to two years, the floor will be showing visible signs of wear and tear

which can no longer be treated with maintenance. This is when you should plan a professional stripping and re-finishing procedure to ensure your floor reaches its maximum lifespan. For more cleaning tips, visit Goldstar Cleaning’s blog at www.goldstarservicesgroup.com.

Heritage Cemetery report Submitted

he Fernie H e r i t a g e Cemetery Restoration Society has continued to reach its goals with the help of the work of its members and volunteers and community support. During the summer and early fall, the society was able to do grounds work. The work consisted of the following: Cleaning and repairing 485 concrete bases in Section D Continuing the research and data entries of internees Updating a paper

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copy of data for Sections A, B, C, and D The society is pleased to announce that in 2011, the Last Post Fund of the Department of Veteran Affairs funded two headstones. The society installed the headstones in the spring of 2012. The Last Post Fund has approved the funding of two more headstones. They will be installed in 2013. To date the total headstones funded by Last Post for unmarked graves of eligible veterans is 28. The society is continuing to supply data

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to Last Post Fund in order to obtain headstones for eight remaining World War I veterans. The cemetery also has unmarked grave sites for three veterans of the Allied Forces and five veterans of the Boer War. As the Last Post Fund does not fund headstones for these veterans, the society wants to secure another means of funding so that these veterans may have proper headstones to honour them. The accomplishments of the society this year is due in part to the support of the

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public and the partnership and funding with the following organisations: Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. C o m m u n i t y Initiatives (City of Fernie and RDEK, Area A) The City of Fernie Teck Coal The goals of the society for the year 2012-2013 are as follows: To continue to update the website. To clean, to straighten, and to repair headstones in Section D. To clean concrete bases of monuments in Section C. To obtain headstones for the eight remaining World War I veterans. To secure funding for headstones for the veterans of the Allied Forces and the Boer War who have unmarked graves. The Society urges you to visit the Heritage Cemetery and to view its web site: www.fernieh e r i t a g e c e m e t e r y. com. The society also welcomes you to contact its executive members: Len Kosiec, President (250-4236091), Webmaster, Patrick Burke 250423-3091) or by mail, FHCRS, P. O. Box 1275, Fernie, B. C. V0B 1M0.

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, October 25, 2012

Home Hardware gets ready to grow By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

ernie’s Home Hardware has been through a few changes over the years. Originally Beaver Lumber, the store moved from its

original location to East Fernie’s industrial area in 1995, and in 2000 became a Home Hardware Building Centre. Today, a new change is in the works, as the centre prepares to expand into a new and larger store.

“We’ve been trying to put together the expansion of the store for the last four years,” said Manager, Walter Ingram. “Due to some highway situations and city situations, we finally have got all the obstacles behind us

and were able to get a building permit last week and get started on building a new store.” The new space will be located beside Home Hardware’s current location, and the existing building

will be converted into a warehouse. Ingram commented, “The retail space will be twice the existing building, approximately 2,000 square feet. We’ll have all the pots and pans, small appliances, kitchen cabinets, flooring, windows and door displays, and house wares.” Ingram has a long history in the industry, starting as a student employee at Beaver Lumber back in 1971, before going on to buy his own store in Saskatchewan ten years later. After the company asked him to consider relocating to Fernie, Ingram and his family came to town in 1987. “We

liked what we saw so we sold the business in Saskatchewan and moved here and made Fernie our home,” he remarked. The expansion is four years in the works and Ingram believes it’s an addition to the community that Fernie residents will appreciate. “Certainly since the Home Hardware closed downtown it’s been missed. Since they closed, and since BRT closed, that’s of course put quite a bit of pressure on the town in the availability of getting some product, and hopefully we’ll be able to fill some of those holes,” said Ingram. “We look

forward to bringing not really a new business, but a larger business to Fernie, and presenting the people here with a better shopping experience, so hopefully they won’t have to go other places to get what they need.” Ingram runs the store with his wife Heather, who commented, “Our son Ryan, is in the business with us now, which makes it even nicer. That’s our goal in building the new store is that we’ll retire and he’ll carry on.” The brand new store is set to open in the summer of 2013.

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