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Canfor invests $40 million in Elko sawmill By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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hanks to a roughly $40 million investment from Canfor Corporation, the Elko sawmill will be receiving an upgrade this year. The sawmill enhancement will take place throughout 2013 and will include upgrades to the mill, increased kiln drying capacity, and the construction of a Greenfield planer mill complex. Canfor’s contribution is

part of a multi-year capital investment program aimed to enhance productivity and cost performance across the company. “I think the critical point here for the [East Kootenays] is that Canfor has sent a very strong signal that they intend to keep the Elko mill open and operating for the long term,” stated Bill Bennett, Kootenay East MLA. “You don’t invest $40 million into something and a year later, announce that you’re going to shut it down.”

Canfor bought the Elko sawmill as well as the Canal Flats sawmill in a deal that was announced in 2011 and closed last March. Bennett explained that with the purchase of the two mills, along with the Radium mill that they previously owned, Canfor had become the owner of the three main sawmills operating in the East Kootenays. “Rumours were swirling that they would close one of the mills,” he remarked. “To have them make such a strong statement in terms

of their confidence in the future, I think is very, very good news for our end of the valley.” The upgrade process will get started in the first quarter of the year and is expected to be complete by the third quarter of 2013. Bennett believes the project means only good things for the East Kootenays. “Any time that you have $40 million being spent in this region, it has a multiplier effect,” he said. “Anybody that’s in the construction business, or

steel working business, or welding, mechanical, carpentry, anything like that, stands to benefit from this expansion.” He added, “It may or may not be true that the $40 million investment will mean a whole bunch of new jobs, I’m not sure about that. “But what it does mean is that the jobs that we have there now, the families who depend on that sawmill, who live in Fernie and Elko and the Jaffray area and over to Cranbrook, their jobs are secure.”

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Ghostriders give back to the community By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

t’s been a busy season of fundraising for the Fernie Ghostriders. In between games the Junior B hockey team has been out and about in the community raising money for several causes and

Left to right: Ghostrider captain Josh McKissock is presented a check for $3,500 from Fernie Ford owners Jim and Loretta Johnston. Submitted photo

esidents in Sparwood and Elkford are being warned by Interior Health that their emergency department hours will be affected by staff shortages over the next month. Interior Health said the temporary changes to the hours at the health centres in Elkford and Sparwood are due to “limited physician availability.” The Elkford emergency

department and medical clinic will be closed January 2, January 3 and January 31. The Sparwood emergency department will be closed January 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m, January 5, January 6, January 10 and January 31 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Except for these dates, Elkford and Sparwood health centres will be open during normal hours. Normal hours in Elkford are Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and in Sparwood,

Scholarship Fund. The Riders worked with Ford again for the Fill the Ford campaign that collected donations for the local food bank this Christmas, and their annual Teddy Bear Toss, which was an overwhelming success on December 21.

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spending time with local elementary and high school students. Last fall the Ghostriders teamed up with Fernie Ford for the Drive One 4 UR Community event. Fernie residents came out to test drive a Ford vehicle and helped raise $3,500 that will go towards the Ghostriders

seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Interior Health advises residents to call 9-1-1 in an emergency or use the emergency department in Fernie if their local department is closed. If individuals are unsure about what services they require, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1. The toll-free line provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse.

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Catch the ski shuttle New truck for proposed Elko M fire department By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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The route has been adjusted from last year. Evening shuttles will now begin at locations along Highway 3, then stop downtown before departing to the ski hill. The daytime shuttle is scheduled to run until April

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he City of Cranbrook has officially turned over the keys of one of its pumper trucks to the Regional District of East Kootenay. The RDEK and a citizens’ group have been working on establishing a fire service in Elko and the original intent was to donate the pumper truck to Elko to help lower costs for a new fire department. However, the establishment could still take some time. Efforts are currently focused on raising additional funds to offset the costs of starting a new fire department, and if adequate funding is raised, the issue still needs to go out to the community for a decision on whether or not a fire service proceeds in Elko. In the interim, the pumper truck will be housed at the Jaffray Fire Department and used as a

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second engine. If a fire service is established in Elko, the pumper truck will be moved. "I would like to once again thank the City of Cranbrook for its generosity," said RDEK Electoral Area B Director, Heath Slee. “The donation of this truck will be a huge asset to our rural fire departments and we are so grateful.” Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services was retiring the pumper after receiving delivery of a new engine earlier this month. “We truly are one community here in the East Kootenay,” said Wayne Stetski, Mayor of Cranbrook. “What happens in one of our towns and cities often benefits our neighbours. Getting our new fire engine and being able to donate this one to the RDEK is a prime example of that, and gifting it at Christmas time is very much in keeping with the season.”

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RDEK board Take to the chair is named mic in Elkford for 2013 By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

o you think you are the Elk Valley’s undiscovered talent? Are you a musical group, musician, dance troupe, dancer, poet, or writer who would like to share your talent? Don’t miss out on Elkford’s second coffee house open mic event. Performers will be treated to a great stage in the new Community Conference Centre on January 18 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

If you are interested in showcasing your talent please register with Debbie or Jody at the Elkford Community Conference Centre by January 16 to book your time slot. Call 250-865-4010. Drop in performers will not be accepted. Due to Liquor Licence restrictions, tickets must be sold in advance for this event. Tickets will be sold until 5 p.m. the day of the event

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he RDEK Board of Directors has re-elected Rob Gay as Chair for the coming year. “I have learned a lot over the past year about the roles and responsibilities of being Chair and I am grateful for the continued support of my fellow Board members,” said Gay. “We have started to work on our strategic priorities, which will set our work plan for 2013 and I am looking forward to another dynamic year.” This will be the Electoral Area

C Director’s second term as Chair of the RDEK. He has been on the Board since 2005. Electoral Area F Director Wendy Booth was elected as Vice Chair for 2013. “I am honoured to be elected Vice Chair,” she said. “I am eager to continue to work together with the board to achieve our priorities and keep the best interests of the organization and this region at the forefront.” This will be her first term as Vice Chair. The Board Chair and Vice Chair are elected annually at the December RDEK Board Meeting.

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Kootenay ski towns win throwdown By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ernie may have just missed out on being named the top ski town in North America, but our Kootenay neighbours won the title. The West Kootenay communities of Nelson and Rossland were joined together in the online contest and were too much of a match for rival town in the final, Bozeman, Montana. The Powder Magazine contest has been asking Facebook users to vote online over the past two months, throwing 32 ski towns across North America into the ring. The final round vote was 11,426 to 10,572. Powder Magazine congratulated the winners of their Facebook contest. “ T h e r e ’ s something going on in the Kootenays. It could be the yam fries in the poutine at Whitewater. Or the oversized nachos

at Rafters, Red’s legendary bar. The cute hippy chicks and Oso Negro coffee probably help. Then again, maybe it’s just the rowdy terrain, pillow lines, and smoky B.C. pow,” wrote John Clary Davies at www.powdermag. com The competition began in October and along the way Rossland/Nelson beat Sugarloaf, Maine; Whitefish, Montana; Crested Butte, Colorado; and Sandpoint, Idaho. According to Whitewater general manager of indoor operations and marketing Anne Pigeon, as soon as Nelson won its first matchup, the town really rallied. Mayor John Dooley even took the campaign door-to-door reminding people to vote. Fernie beat J a c k s o n / Te t o n Valley, Wyoming, to move on to the semi finals, but was narrowly beaten by Bozeman.

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Celebrating 115 years: A former paper carrier shares his stories By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

orn in 1932 and raised in Fernie, Sam Caravetta has lived in town for most of his life. When Sam was 14-yearsold, he took on one of the only available jobs at the time for Fernie teenagers, working as a paper carrier for The Free Press. During the late forties, applying to be a paper carrier wasn’t a simple process. A route could only be purchased from a current carrier who didn’t want it anymore. Sam paid $3 for a paper route with 80 customers that stretched from the heart of downtown Fernie into what is now known as the annex. “My mom lent me the money,” remarked Sam. “She said you have to pay me back and give me half of your profits.” Walking the long route in the winter and biking it in the

short summer months, Sam was making $2 a week. “I bought the papers at two for five cents and sold them for five cents, so I made a 50 per cent profit and gave my mom half,” he said. “At Christmas I’d get a tip from everybody, so I used to make around $10 at Christmas time, which was a lot of money.” During his last year of high school, Sam decided it was time to move on. He had accepted a job working at the underground mine in Michel and passed off the job of paper carrier to another Fernie teen. Sam commented, “I had the paper route for three years and then I sold it. You sold it to another kid who wanted to buy it and I sold the route for $6, double what I had paid for it.” After graduating high school in 1951, Sam worked at the mine for two years. He went on to serve as a dispatcher for B.C. Forestry in Golden for a few years

Volunteers needed By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he Canadian Cancer Society is actively recruiting Leadership Volunteers for the 2013 Daffodil Campaign in Fernie and the Elk Valley. April is Daffodil Month and the society needs community leaders to provide support organizing and executing Daffodil Campaign events. Approximately one in four people will be

diagnosed with cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society is a volunteer driven organization with more than 15,000 volunteers located throughout the province. Without volunteer support, they wouldn’t be able to provide the support services and programs that they do. For more information, contact Susan Moore, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement at 250-426-8916.

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before returning home to Fernie to work with the highway department. Sam worked as the head of the purchasing department there for 31 years, while he and his wife raised their three sons. Although it’s been a long time since he was a staff member, Sam still makes sure to read The Free Press when it comes out every Thursday. “I still read the paper all the time,” said Sam. “It has changed, but not all that much I don’t think. You have the local news in there and all that kind of stuff. “I look forward to reading the paper, there’s always something you can learn in there.” Today, Sam is retired and a recognizable member of the Fernie community. He can be spotted daily walking his dog Bobo along the dike. “I still enjoy living in Fernie,” Sam commented. “I have a couple of hobbies and time flies.” Sam Caravetta is a part of The Free Press’s long history.

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It's a fact that the chances of sticking to a New Year’s resolution are slim to none. Most well intentioned resolutions are forgotten by February. The most common choices for people making New Year’s resolutions usually involve things that most of us have in short supply. Namely time and money. While losing weight is a nice idea for many, the reality of finding time in the day to exercise or prepare healthy meals means that by the end of January the resolution has been forgotten. Instead of vowing to volunteer more, travel or get a better paying job, why not set attainable, specific goals? In other words, make baby steps towards getting a better job, such as giving your resume a makeover, or learning new skills. Don't expect to drop 10 kilos this year, instead just resolve to eat at least one healthy balanced meal a day. Even better, why not try focusing on things that will not mean spending any time, money, or energy? The new year is a time when we all get the chance to fix things, and start a new chapter. It’s a cliche, but losing weight or having a better job isn’t what makes people happy, but having great relationships is. Make 2013 the year that you reach out to old friends that have been neglected, forgive the ones who have let you down and give second chances. And be kind to strangers. You don’t know what role they might end up playing in your life. Having good relationships also means you will have the support, confidence and will to attain those other goals. Whatever your final goal is, we at The Free Press hope 2013 brings happiness and contentment for all our readers. We want to hear about all the news and events that mean something to you this year. Our resolution is to bring our readers all the information they want to know, but we need your help to do it. Happy New Year.

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Letters to the Editor Historical corrections On page 40 of the special edition ‘The Free Press Turns 115 Years Old’ I noticed that, once again, Michael Phillipps’s name is spelled incorrectly. For some reason, when Michael and Rowena’s children were registered, the last P in Phillipps was dropped. As he was my husband’s grandfather, I know this as fact. So please, when you or other writers are referring to Michael

Messy windrows I would just like to say I am visiting in Sparwood and can not believe how when the snow plows clear the roads they leave such a mess at the end of people’s driveways. I have lived in many different places and have never seen such

Phillipps, spell his name correctly. Another bit of information that my daughter, who was the family historian, found, was that while Michael and his companions were exploring and prospecting in this area, they came upon some small green lizards at the foot of a snow slide and decided to name the nearby creek and mountain range, Lizard Creek and Lizard Range. Florence Phillips West Fernie a mess. In such a small town how hard would it be to use the grader or the sidewalk plows to clear the stuff from the end of driveways? It would make things look a lot nicer and make people feel better.

MLA responds Peter Ross never lets the facts get in the way of a good story. He insists in your December 13 edition that public taxpayers will "pay for an expensive construction and maintenance of [the road into Jumbo Valley].” This is not true. The province has a policy that developers pay the cost of road improvements that are directly tied to their developments, whether it is ski resorts or housing subdivisions. Ask any developer along Highway 3 or other provincial roadway, who has had to have a pull out lane or intersection constructed to serve

their development. When RCR needed to have a safer intersection off Highway 3, they paid over $400,000 for construction costs. Ditto Copper Point golf course in Invermere. If the Jumbo Glacier Resort proceeds, the road will be improved primarily at the expense of the resort project proponent. If Teck needs an intersection to access their land on the upside of Highway 3 at Sparwood, they too will contribute to the cost. Peter ought to do a little research before he fires up that pen of his. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East

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Biking the ring of fire By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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bike noes? Come and find out at The Arts Station this weekend! ‘Cycling the Pacific Ring of Fire’ is the story of ‘volcanohopping’ by mountain bike around the globe’s largest ocean. Canadian adventurers Janick Lemieux and Pierre Bouchard took

on this epic adventure that took them over 25,000 km between Indonesia and Canada, over 27 months. Come and meet these passionate reporters as they share their tales and discoveries gathered during the third and final stage of this ambitious ‘cyclovolcanic’ quest. The couple explored volcanic isles and peninsulas of Asia, Far East Russia and Alaska, remote and magical spots of Western Canada, and

the Ring of Fire's very centre, bull's eye, Hawaii. The two globetrotters on wheels will stop over in Fernie to present their inspirational

and captivating multimedia account at the Arts Station on Saturday January 5 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15.

his December was a busy one for the Fernie Falcons Senior Girls basketball team. The first weekend had the girls at SAIT for the Silver Belle classic. The team put in a strong effort and knocked some of the rust off but lost all three games. Hillary Grimsud was player of the game for the first two games and Cori-

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Anne Huisman was player of the game for the third match. The following weekend saw the Falcons travelling to Invermere and playing against Invermere, Castlegar, and Selkirk. With a full and healthy roster the girls won all three of their games to bring home the hardware. On December 14 and 15 the girls went to Strathmore and came out with two wins and one loss coming at the hands

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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • January 14 General Meeting @ 6:00 pm • January 28 General Meeting @ 6:00 pm These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

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2013 Dog Licence Renewals

The 2013 Business Licence Renewals have been sent out. The Annual Business Licence fee is $100. If payment is received by January 15th, 2013, the renewal fee is reduced to $75. If you have a 2012 Business Licence and do not receive your 2013 renewal notice, please contact the District Ofﬁce.

The 2013 Dog Licence Renewals will be sent out in the next few weeks. The fee is $25.00 or $11.00 for a spayed or neutered dog licence. A late fee of $5.00 will be charged if the licence is not purchased by the end of February. New pet owners are required to purchase a licence. For new licences please bring the certiﬁcate of spaying/neutering.

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THIS WEEK Thursday, January 3

• 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.

Friday, January 4

• 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.

Saturday, January 5

• 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, January 6 • 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.

Monday, January 7

• 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. • Holy Eucharist at Christ Church Anglican, Fernie. 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 8

• 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.

Wednesday, January 9

• 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. • Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 7 to 9 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie.

Thursday, January 10

• 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.

Friday, January 11

• Cribbage at Senior Drop-In Centre, Fernie, every Friday 7:30 p.m. • Jitney darts every Friday at Fernie Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 p.m. Drop in and meet new people. All adults welcome. If you are interested phone the lounge at 250-423-6218 for details. •Sparwood Legion open jam session every second Friday at 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 12

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

Sunday, January 13

Fernie Secondary School students donated food worth $1,200 to the food bank in Fernie recently. The students raised the money fundraising at Overwaitea Foods over the holidays. (Left to right) Mark Lento, Overwaitea manager, Lt. Kyla McKenzie, Salvation Army food bank coordinator, Shacarra Orr, Montana Andreola, Ryley Johnston and Paul Chow. Submitted photo By Montana Andreola Submitted

s Christmas time rolls around, Fernie Secondary School students sure didn’t miss the chance to help out, and give back to the community. Student council students organized events, and then encouraged others in the school to join in. Shacarra Orr started a Christmas present

wrapping service at Heaven’s Boutique, and at the craft fair. All donations went to the local women’s shelter. It was a satisfying feeling to donate some time and it was great that so many other people did too! It really showed leadership within all the students who came and helped. We also held a “Winter Wonderland” dance at school, and

all the proceeds raised from the dance were put towards family dinners for those who need it at Christmas. Myself and a few other student council members went to Overwaitea Foods and put together six family dinners. Overwaitea split all the costs with us, so we managed to get a lot more food items that will help the local food bank well into the New

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• 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.

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Year. Students also volunteered their time at a hot dog sale held at Overwaitea, and all the money raised from that went towards the Christmas dinners. During school we also held a coin drive. I was amazed at the giving attitude of my fellow students at Fernie Secondary and in the community. Many other students spent approximately 30 hours at the Salvation Army kettles. From all of us who volunteered our time we would like to thank the community very much for being so generous. We couldn’t have raised as much money if it wasn’t for everyone being extremely generous during this festive time of year. In summary, I feel more satisfied entering the holidays knowing less fortunate people in the community will have a better holiday due to the efforts of my fellow classmates and the generous donations from the community. I know Fernie will have much happier holidays because of people’s merry attitudes.

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

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

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

Notice of Special Meeting of Council 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2013 Council Chamber at City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, B.C.

At this meeting, City Council will consider the following: 1.

Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local G hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held o Council Chambers, in City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, F 14,bylaw 2013amendment: at 7:00pm

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The budget process, including a review of the budget parameters and speciﬁc operating and capital projects that were approved in the 2012–2016 Financial Plan, and discuss Council’s strategic priorities for 2013-2017.

Michelle Martineau Director of Corporate Administration Services

WINTER PARKING

Plowing roadways in our city is a big job and the City needs your help in order to effectively remove snow from the roadways. You can help by adhering to the Winter Parking regulations as well residents are encouraged to use off-street parking whenever possible.

Enforcement of parking restrictions and alternate parking will be carried out and any vehicle parked contrary to posted signage, or the regulation, is subject to towing, vehicle impoundment and fees. It is your responsibility to ensure that doesn’t happen to you! For more information on the parking schedule for your area, visit the City’s website at www. fernie.ca or call City Hall at 250 423-6817.

Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers, in City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: Bylaw No. 2189 cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 135, 2012 This Bylaw proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by: 1. Rezoning a portion of Lot A, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan NEP91181 from RR – Rural Residential to P2 – Parks and Open Space. 2. Text amendments - by deleting the deﬁnitions for “Campground”, “Campground Space” and “Vehicle Recreational” and adding new deﬁnitions for “Trailer, Park Model” and “Yurt”. This change would allow for the development of a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park. A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed until Monday, January 14, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC, during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm or online at www.fernie.ca. Anyone wishing to address this Amendment Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. For more information on this application, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, JANUARY 14, 2013, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall 501–3rd Avenue; • BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034; • BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie BC V0B 1M0; or • BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca

All1.submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Ofﬁcer.

Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Liquor Licence Amendments The Red Tree Lodge and Restaurant located at 1101 7th Avenue, Fernie British Columbia has made an application to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) for a “Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement”, which if approved, will amend their existing Food Primary Liquor Licence. A copy of their “Letter of Intent for Entertainment Endorsement” is available at City Hall for your information. This change would allow for the restaurant to be used for workshops, educational seminars, meetings, and games that would include activities such as quiz night, name that tune, and bingo without money prizes for patrons of their private Nonstop group, subject to the LCLB’s conditions that such entertainment would end by 12:00am and would conform to the types of entertainment, sound systems, etc. permitted and regulated by LCLB rules. The Red Tree Lodge and Restaurant has not applied to change either their permitted person capacity or their permitted hours of liquor service. As part of the application process there is an opportunity for the City of Fernie to gather the views of residents and businesses who may be affected by the proposed amendment. After gathering those views, the LCLB

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gives local government (the City of Fernie) Winter the opportunity to provide comment on the proposed amendment. This change would Session allow for the

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Consequently, if you would like to provide any Max Turyk comments on this matter to the City of Fernie A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and o School prior to the City of Fernie Council providing Monday, January 14, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd a resolution to the LCLB regarding Red Tree January 14or toonline at www.fernie Lodge and Restaurant’s application, hours of please 8:00am to 5:00pm provide your comments to Michelle Martineau, March 4, 2013 Director of Corporate Administration Services, in writing or verbally, no later than 5:00pm on Monday, January 14, 2013. Please be sure to provide your name, address and contact information with your comments. I can be reached as follows during regular work hours: • • •

By emailing michelle.martineau@fernie. ca; or By calling 250.423.2231 between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday; or By visiting City Hall at 501 – 3rd Avenue in Fernie

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact me during regular ofﬁce hours.

Thank you, Michelle Martineau Director of Corporate Administration Services

Register at the Fernie Aquatic Centre 250-423-4466 Ext. “0” Balancing, Bouncing, Jumping and Tumbling and having a great time - that’s what gymnastics classes are all about. Age Groups: 3-4 years old, Mondays 3:55 to 4:40 pm 5-6 years old, Mondays, 4:45 to 5:30 pm 7-10 years old, Mondays, 6:00 to 6:45 pm 11-13 years old, 6:50 to 7:35 pm

45 minute classes, 7 sessions $73.94 includes HST Some ﬂexibility with mixing age groups.

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (In Council Chambers)

• Monday, January 7, 2013 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. • Monday, January 14, 2013 Budget Meeting at 7:00 p.m. • Monday, January 21, 2013 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. • Monday, January 28, 2013 Committee of the Whole at 7:00 p.m.

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!

PAY YOUR UTILITIES EARLY AND SAVE! The 2013 Utility rates for single family dwellings and strata units are set out below. A 10% discount, is available for the whole amount, or any portion thereof, provided it is paid no later than January 31, 2013. Single Family Residence 2013 Water/Sewer/Garbage IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2013

$776.40 $698.76

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Strata Unit 2013 Water/Sewer/Garbage IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2013

$745.80 $671.22

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Residences receiving Water and Garbage Services only 2013 Water/Garbage IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2013

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; and 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 returned to you within six (6) weeks. Become a Water Smart Business today! (More detail available at: www.sparwood.ca/watersmart)

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You may drop off your old Christmas trees behind the No. 1 Fire Hall on Pine Avenue or behind the Sparwood Heights Fire Hall.

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The District will provide pick up service for those who are unable to drop them off. Leave the tree at your curb for pickup any time up to January 11, 2013. Please ensure that you have removed the tinsel before discarding tree.

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Discounts apply only if 2012 utilities have been paid in full, payment will be applied ﬁrst to any outstanding 2012 utilities transferred to tax accounts. Discounts are available to all commercial accounts as well.

Time to renew or purchase a new dog licence The District of Sparwood’s Animal Control Bylaw requires every dog to have a current year licence by January 15th. A neutered or spayed dog tag, with vet certificate, is $10.00 or $30.00 for an unaltered dog. Why licensing your dog should be your #1 priority: 1. If your dog gets lost, even in a neighbouring community, a licence is the fastest way to reunite you with your dog. Even if your dog is microchipped, a licence tag is immediately visible and doesn’t require a scanning device. Dogs are often returned by contacting the dog’s owner at their address on file with the District. 2. Your dogs licence shows that you are a responsible dog owner. When you walk your dog people will notice the licence on your dog’s collar and know that you really care about your dog’s welfare. 3. Licensing lets others know that your dog is not a stray. Often found dogs are kept by the people who find them, who assume an unlicensed dog is a stray. 4. It’s the law! Failure to licence your dog by the 15th of January may result in tickets and impound fees.

For more information, or to renew or purchase a dog licence please contact the District Ofﬁce at 250.425.6271 or at 136 Spruce Avenue.

For further information, please contact the Public Works Department at 425-7760.

WINTER PARKING FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL During the winter months, the District’s snow-clearing teams are busy working to keep your roads safe and clear for motorists, pedestrians and public transit. The District’s snow plows cannot deliver their best service when vehicles are parked on highways, roadways or lanes. The District asks you to please park your vehicle(s) in your driveway as soon as the snow begins to fall – empty streets enable snow plows to do a better job and ensures room for sanding equipment to cover more space. To achieve efﬁciencies in snow removal and to reduce unequal windrow distribution while plowing, on-street parking will be prohibited from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm October 1 to March 31.

Residents should note that: • Parking on the street during snow plowing, snow removal, snow hauling, or sanding operations is prohibited; • It is an offence to push, place or throw or allow to be pushed, placed or thrown any snow or ice upon a highway or lane; • That no advance warning is required under the bylaw and the Motor Vehicle Act and offending vehicles will be towed. Please make appropriate arrangements for parking your vehicles. The Public Works Department thanks you for your co-operation so that the roads can be maintained in a satisfactory condition during the winter season.

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, January 3, 2013

Indie flick explores border conflict in Israel

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Inch’ Allah will be showing at the Vogue Theatre, Fernie, Monday night. By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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argaret Berard is now a two-time winner of The Arts Station’s Shortbread Showdown. The annual competition took place on December 21 and saw Elk Valley bakers showing off their skills and pitting their favourite shortbread recipes against one another. Community members came out to taste the cookies entered and voted by putting money into the jar beside what they thought was the

tastiest cookie. Margaret Berard took first place for the second time with Gramma’s Cookies. Brynn Thompson came in second with her Shortbread Puffs and Freshies Coffee Company’s Mocha Shortbread took third. The cookie competition wrapped up another successful What the Dickens holiday festival. The Arts Station fundraised over $600 from the festival’s many Christmas themed events, including the Shortbread Showdown. The money raised will go towards the Youth Public Art Project.

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he latest indie film to come to Fernie tells the story of a young Canadian doctor trying to reconcile her life on both sides of the border between Israel and Palestine. Inch’ Allah explores the impact of Israel’s separation barrier on the divided populations of the West Bank. The movie is seen through the perspective of Chloe, a Quebec doctor working in a women’s clinic on the Palestinian side of

the barrier, but living in an apartment on the Israeli side. Travelling daily through the checkpoint between the two cities to get to the refugee camp where she monitors the pregnancies of young women, Chloe befriends one of her patients and learns more about life in the occupied territories. While she’s aware of the simmering violence around her, Chloe instinctively wants to help and build bridges, but is eventually compelled to make a choice that has enormous

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Community of Fernie loses a legend By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

en Kosiec, a well-known and recognizable member of the Fernie community, passed away on December 8. Born and raised in Fernie, Len will probably be remembered best as a compassionate and respected teacher. He began his teaching career at Michel-Natal Elementary School in 1964, before going on to teach in Invermere for a couple of years. Len came back to Fernie for good in 1968, where he continued to teach until retiring in 2001. While Len was most recognized as a teacher, he wore many hats in the community. He worked with the Elks, the Canadian Cancer Society, and held several offices for the Kootenay East Constituency of the New Democratic Party. Len’s close friend, Patrick Burke, worked with him on several projects, one of the first being the Health Care

Len was well known for his dedication to the Fernie Heritage Cemetary.

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Coalition’s effort to save the Elk Valley Hospital and its surgery unit. “There were a lot of people involved in the Health Care Coalition, and Len and [his wife] Barbara were of course quietly working behind the scenes. He never really took the limelight on anything like that,” said Patrick. “Between the people who rallied behind the cause we were able to save the surgery unit. “In later years, Len actually used the hospital for his own surgery before he passed. He was quite happy about that.” Len was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and donated much of his time while retired servicing the Legion portion of the Fernie Heritage Cemetery. It was in 2006 that he and Patrick founded the Fernie Heritage Cemetery Restoration Society. “It looked like no one had paid attention to the cemetery for quite a while and it almost looked like it had been forgotten,” commented Patrick. “We started working on it and we never

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really realized how big the project was.” There are roughly 5,000 people buried at the Fernie Heritage Cemetery, and approximately 2,700 of them are in unmarked graves. The goal of the project was to eventually have a stone placed for all the community members buried there that don’t have a marker at their grave. Patrick said, “Len’s dedication in the hours of work at the cemetery, repairing and cleaning markers, clearing brush away from stones, and checking every stone for information for our records is greatly appreciated. “Our society group is determined to continue the cemetery project that he was so passionate about.” Len was successful in applying for and receiving 32 veteran stones to honour the veterans in the Legion part of the Heritage Cemetery. Another 15 markers are needed to complete that portion of the cemetery. “I feel honoured that I was involved with Len in the cemetery project,” Patrick said.

“When it’s completed it will be an amazing gift to Fernie to be able to say that this is your ancestry. He always felt that if you didn’t know what your past was, you couldn’t chart a direction for your future.” Len was also a founding member of the Fernie Arts Theatre Ensemble Society, the Fernie Nordic Society, and the Tenth Avenue Annex Park Committee. “Outside of projects that I was involved with I know there were several other things he worked on, the list just goes on and on,” explained Patrick. “Len always felt that you had to constantly be fundraising for the different organizations so that they could keep themselves vibrant, and I think that that will be missed.” Len Kosiec was much more than a teacher to Fernie, and he will be missed by the entire community. The Fernie Heritage Restoration Cemetery Society is accepting donations from anyone who would like to remember and honour Len.

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Sparwood pharmacy has the remedy

Owner Sarina Beran (middle) with her husband and co-owner, and pharmacy assistant. By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

pen since the beginning of last October, Remedy’s RX has become a second source for Sparwood residents to fill their prescriptions and pharmacy needs. With a pharmacy and drugstore already servicing Sparwood, pharmacist and owner Sarina Beran admitted she was a little nervous about how the community would react. “It’s gone really well,” she remarked. “The community really responded to another pharmacy and we’re getting busier and busier every week.” Following a grand opening on December 13, Remedy’s RX is starting to see customers who were previously going elsewhere for prescriptions and over-the-counter medicine. “More people have been coming in, even new people that I’ve never seen before who would normally go to Fernie,” explained Beran. “We’re trying to support local businesses and keep business in town.”

Choosing to go into the pharmacy business was a natural choice for Beran. She commented, “We had a lot of family friends that were pharmacists so I had done some work in high school job shadowing.” Following completion of the pharmacy program at UBC, Beran spent some time working in Port Hardy, Penticton, and Vancouver, where she was introduced to natural pharmacy products. “l worked at a pharmacy in Vancouver for a year, which got me interested in carrying natural products,” said Beran. “I’d never seen so many natural products in a pharmacy before and they also did your regular pharmacy stuff. That sort of let me see that you can actually mix them together really well.” Remedy’s RX carries a wide range of natural health products, including greens, nutritional shakes, herbals, vitamins, and natural supplements. “I really like to mix both the natural and the allopathic medicine together,” Beran remarked. “The first week we were open people responded

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really well to the natural products, which I was actually a little bit surprised at.” Choosing to open a pharmacy in Sparwood was not Beran’s original plan. After working at the other drugstore in town for a couple of years, she and her husband decided to make Sparwood a more permanent home. “We were only planning on being here short term, we weren’t too sure about Sparwood, but we ended up falling in love with it,” Beran said. “We hunt and ski and bike a lot so it’s a perfect place.” She also believes it’s a great place to run a business. Beran commented, “I find Sparwood is bigger than you think. There are a lot of new people that I’m meeting every day. “I thought I had seen everyone before working in the other pharmacy, but there’s people from Elkford that come down here, so I’m meeting a lot of new people from there as well. It’s good that Teck is here too because there’s good coverage and people seem genuinely interested in their health. “It seems like there are more

The pharmacy fills prescriptions and offers a variety of over the counter and health products.

Remedy’s RX is located in Sparwood’s Greenwood Mall. All photos by N. Liebermann

and more businesses growing and starting in Sparwood, so it’s looking good. I’m glad we decided to stay.” In addition to filling prescriptions, Remedy’s RX also offers vaccinations and flu shots, online prescription refills, medication reviews, and a

medication return program. The pharmacy is currently open Monday to Friday, but Beran is hoping to add on a second pharmacist in the future to allow them to open on Saturdays. For more information visit www. remedys.ca/sparwood.

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Your Legion needs you now! An open letter to the citizens of Fernie: Your Legion branch is an integral part of the community and is struggling. Fernie Branch #36 of The Royal Canadian Legion has existed since 1926 when it became a cornerstone of the community. The local executive of this branch is considering closure due to lack of volunteers. We thought you should know that your community is in very real risk of losing your Legion, without the support of the public. We are about Community:

REMEMBER

Our community has a history of dedicated military service which is woven into the city’s social values and traditions. It is a noble heritage which grounds and strengthens each generation anew. Who will honour Fernie’s rich history through Remembrance Day services if your branch is gone?

Join

Did you know we can’t spend the money we raise from Poppy Campaigns and meat draws or other gaming events to save our own future? We can only give to these funds to assist those in need within the community. It is only membership dues and participation of members that fund operations.

Give

Did you know that The Legion branch in Fernie supports these important community groups?

Salvation Army Cadets Softball Team

School Sports Camp Shiloh School Ski team

Elk Valley Hospital Foundation Spinoza Bears for ill children ...and the list goes on

Who will assume this dedicated community investment, if your Legion closes? Your branch needs you now. Join as a member—come out to participate.

Thank you Fernie, we know you will be there for us as we have been there for you. Membership and donation inquiries 250.423.6218 Email rclbr36@shaw.ca This letter is written in support for the Fernie Legion by BC/Yukon Command.

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Fernie skaters show off their skills By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he talented young skaters of the Fernie Skating Club took to the ice at Fernie Memorial Arena on December 20 for the club’s annual skating carnival. Throughout the afternoon the club’s younger Kid Canskate and Canskaters showed audiences what they had been learning with performances and obstacle courses.

Standings as of December 5, 2012 DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie Mountain

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DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Okanagan

Team Members of the Fernie Skating Club took to the ice at Fernie Memorial Arena for the club’s annual skating carnival on December 20. All photos by N. Liebermann

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Rudolph Santa’s head reindeer Rudolph deserves a well earned rest after pulling Santa and his sleigh across the globe Christmas Eve.

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his was the first of three mini track meets being held at the University of Calgary in December and January. The athletes receive points for their placing in each event and at the end of the three meet series the individuals with the highest number of points will be declared the Series Champion for their age group. Passtrak had four athletes participate in nine events and they accumulated five lifetime best performances, set two new Passtrak club records and brought home three first place finishes.

Elena Tkachuk was in her first track meet as a Passtrak athlete. She ran three races in the girls 10 and under age group. She placed eighth in the 60m in 11.01 seconds. Next came the 150m where she finished in sixth with a time of 27.97 seconds. Her final event was the 800m which she completed in 3:41.14 in fourth place. Mosese Ratudradra ran in the boys 10 and under age group. He ran the fastest 60m of his life in 11.31 seconds for 19th. He improved his 800m time by a whopping 15 seconds, finishing in 3:46.73 for 12th place. Zion Ratudradra ran in the 12-year-old boys’ category. He ran the fastest150m of his life in 23.00 seconds for fifth place.

He then ran away from the field in the 800m for a first place finish in 2:36.77, an eight second improvement as well as a new Passtrak club record. Alisi Ratudradra lit up the track in the 13-year-old girls sprints. She won the 60m in 8.61 seconds, a new University of Calgary track record. Then she came back and did the same in the 150m. She finished the race in 21.03 seconds for first place and another track record. That time was also good enough to erase the current Passtrak club record in that event. Passtrak’s next competition will take them back to Calgary on January 5 for the second mini meet in the series.

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Nationals in Montreal, and his Mixed teammate Dave Toffolo, qualified with their men’s team from Kimberley Curling Club. The team will join defending champion Jim Cotter and CTRS (Canadian Team Ranking System) points winner Brent Pierce at the event in Parksville from February 5 to 10, 2013. Team Buchy is made up of Skip Tom Buchy, Third Dave Stephenson, Second Dave Toffolo and Lead Darren Will, who plays out of Sparwood.

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- Crime in the Elk Valley

Saturday, December 1 • In Fernie at 8:37 p.m. a bar walk was done and one ticket for drinking in public was issued. • In Fernie at 11:44 p.m. kids were seen throwing snowballs. No damage was done. • In Fernie at 11:53 p.m. minors were seen drinking in public. They were escorted home to their parents.

Sunday, December 2 • In Fernie at

12:03 a.m. a bar walk was made and the bar was over capacity. The findings will be reported to the liquor control board. • In Sparwood at 12:23 a.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Fernie at 1:25 a.m. a ticket was issued for consuming liquor in public. • In Fernie at 2:23 a.m. police attended to a disturbance. • In Sparwood at 3:26 a.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Sparwood at 4:27 p.m. cash was found. It was returned to the owner. • In Sparwood at 6:42 p.m. a missing person was reported. The person was located safe and sound shortly after the call

was made.

Monday, December 3 • In Sparwood

at 12:42 a.m. a suicidal person was reported. The individual was taken to the hospital for further assessment. • In Fernie at 6:39 p.m. a theft was reported from a vehicle. A radar detector was stolen. The investigation is ongoing. • In Fernie at 8:51 p.m. a complainant reported a snowball was thrown at their vehicle as they were driving by. • In Elkford at 10:58 p.m. there was a barking dog complaint. The dog was taken inside before police arrived.

Tuesday, December 4 •

In Sparwood at 6:45 a.m. a cement truck rolled over. The driver sustained nonlife threatening injuries.

In Sparwood at 8:35 a.m. a theft from a business was reported. One individual was arrested. It was an internal theft. Tuesday December 4

• In Fernie at 2:12 p.m. a hit and run was reported by a

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third party. • In Fernie at 2:26 p.m. two individuals were issued a ticket for consuming liquor in public from the night before. • In Sparwood at 3:28 p.m. an assault was reported. No charges were laid.

In Fernie at 2:45 p.m. police seized a small amount of marijuana from a school. Tuesday December 4

• In Sparwood at 3:32 p.m. a semi was reported to be entering the area with an unsecured load. Wednesday, December 5 • In Sparwood at 4:44 a.m. there was a false school alarm. • In Fernie at 5:52 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Sparwood at 6:49 a.m. there was a two vehicle accident near Corbin. There were no serious injuries reported. • In Fernie at 7:46 a.m. a large landslide was reported to be blocking the tunnel area. The highway was closed until about 3 p.m. for clean up. No injuries were reported. • In Hosmer at 11:41 a.m. a vehicle slid into the ditch. Minor

injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 1:41 p.m. there was a single vehicle accident. Minor injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 5:57 p.m. a complainant reported that someone had tried to enter his house. Police attended and didn't find anything suspicious. • In Fernie at 9:37 p.m. an assault was reported. The complainant walked away and did not cooperate with police. The investigation is closed.

Thursday, December 6 • In Fernie

at 2:43 a.m. a key to a motel room was reported stolen.

In Fernie at 12:54 p.m. police received a report to pick up a counterfeit $50 American bill. Lethbridge Police advised that they had two individuals in custody for passing counterfeit bills with the same serial number. The investigation is ongoing.

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In Elko at 12:09 p.m. police attended to a neighbourhood dispute over trailer park rules. Police mediated an agreement between the two parties. • In Sparwood at 4:27 p.m. a truck was reported for driving without lights. The vehicle was located and the driver was issued a warning. • In Hosmer at 4:36 p.m. there was a single motor vehicle accident. The driver was trapped and other motorists pulled the occupant out. This investigation is ongoing as those who witnessed the accident refused to give a statement.

at 5:08 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Elkford at 8:01 a.m. tools were stolen from an unlocked tool compartment on a vehicle. A handmade set of booster cables, a welding cable, ground and whip, new vice grip clams, a 5 gallon jerry can marked with Pro Fab in the bottom and a crescent wrench were stolen.

In Sparwood at 11:03 p.m. a complainant reported four people were knocking on his door. Police arrived and no one was there.

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In Sparwood at 3:48 p.m. a minor two vehicle accident was reported. • In Fernie at 3:51 p.m. there was a vehicle rollover reported near the ski hill. The driver did receive a violation ticket for speed relative to conditions. • In Fernie at 3:55 p.m. a two vehicle accident was reported. • In Galloway at 7:36 p.m. an elk was reported to have been hit on the highway. • In Fernie at 11:56 p.m. police attended to a domestic dispute. One individual was charged.

- Crime in the Elk Valley

Saturday, December 8 • In Elkford at

2:09 a.m. a vehicle theft was reported . Investigation revealed it to be not stolen, just broken down. • In Sparwood at 5:18 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident when a vehicle slid off the road to avoid an elk. Two occupants were taken to the hospital for minor injuries. • In Elko at 9:45 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident when a sanding truck slid out and flipped on its side. The driver sustained minor injuries. • In Fernie at 11:06 a.m. there was a single vehicle rollover. No injuries were reported. • In Elkford at 2:52 p.m. police attended to a domestic dispute. Upon police arrival the complainant did not provide any information. The Ministry of Children and Families will be advised.

In Elkford at 9:27 p.m. a housecleaner advised that they had seen drugs in an apartment. Police tested the substance and it was not a controlled substance. Saturday December 8

• In Fernie at 4:11 p.m. an erratic

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driver was reported. The vehicle was not located. • In Fernie at 9:06 p.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Fernie at 9:21 p.m. RCMP issued a 90 day driving prohibition with a 30 day vehicle impoundment.

In Sparwood at 5:03 p.m. a possible impaired driver was reported. A vehicle matching the description was located and the driver was issued a 24 hour driving suspension for blowing a ‘warn’. Saturday December 8

Sunday, December 9 • In Sparwood

at 12:36 a.m. police were requested to assist the ambulance with a patient who was involved in a fight. No charges were laid. • In Fernie at 1:47 a.m. an intoxicated individual was walking in traffic. The individual was arrested for being drunk in public. • In Fernie at 5:39 p.m. a complainant reported a suspicious individual in front of her house. Police located the individual down the road texting his friend. Nothing criminal occurred. • In Hosmer at 9:48 p.m. an erratic driver was reported.

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Monday, December 10 • In Sparwood

at 12:01 a.m. a complainant reported an individual was on their front lawn. • In Sparwood at 5:51 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Sparwood at 1:07 p.m. a counterfeit American $100 bill was reported. No video surveillance was available and the suspect was not identified. The investigation is ongoing. • In Elkford at 2:33 p.m. threats and harassment were reported between youth. RCMP mediated the situation.

In Fernie at 12:32 a.m. a complainant reported a very intoxicated individual was in a store and could barely stand. Police located the individual and tested him for intoxication. The individual blew a ‘0’ and his behavour was due to a medical condition . Monday December 10

• In Fernie at 6:08 p.m. there was a single vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

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Louis and David Bax would like to thank everyone for the love and support we have received as we begin to heal from the loss of Michael. To our family, friends, Seniors Center volunteers, and Cherished Memories Funeral Services, you have all been amazingly supportive and helpful. Your many acts of kindness continue to be a great source of comfort.

Call the Library at 250-423-4458 or check our website for details at http://fernie.bclibrary.ca

Memorial contributions may be made in trust to Michael’s son, Connor Bax through the Bank of Nova Scotia, Fernie Branch.

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If tears could build a stairway, And memories were a lane, I would walk right up to heaven, To bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say good-bye, You were gone before I knew it, And only God knows why. My heart still aches with sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. Missing you... Love Mom, Dad, Jordan and Daymon In Loving Memory of Kane Rusnak May 28, 1978 - Dec. 28, 2008

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We’ve had The Elk Valley covered for 115 years By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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he Free Press is one of the oldest business in Fernie. Almost as soon as people were settling in the area and starting to build the town, they wanted a community newspaper to spread the local news, events and everything else

that was happening, and so, out of a tent, The Free Press was born. In August 1898 Mr. G.G Henderson arrived in Fernie. Although the town didn’t look like much back then, Mr. Henderson had a hunch that it was going to grow into something amazing, so he and his brother Mr. R.L. Henderson bought a lot

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It was in this shack but no station office. of starting operation all the equipment was so, with the intention shed had been that that was happening, and business. The or freight all the materials unpacked, the cases were Press a newspaper type set for same built. When out of a tent, The Free had laid and the first Free Press is still in the and equipment he was born. Free Press. G.G lot, on Second Avenue. to ordered finally arrived, it The the In August 1898 Mr. It was also home to he Free Press is one He then went east in Fernie. for thrown out of the train editor and his family plant and stock was of the oldest business Henderson arrived dumped into two feet town didn’t buy the in the quite a few weeks, to build a first and in Fernie. Almost as Although the as hotel of snow. much back then, necessary newspaper and job Free dead of winter, soon as people were settling look like The first home of The to Mr. Henderson had a hunch class was hard in the area and starting printing office, returning Press was in a 12 foot x accommodation early days want- that it was going to grow the of the build the town, they shack, to come by in amazing, late in November 12 foot rough board Fernie. of ed a community newspaper into somethingbrother Mr. same year. present in in the rear of the news, so he and his to spread the local The railway was then else R.L. Henderson bought a lot events and everything

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, January 3, 2013

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We’ve got good news.

(Celebrating 115 years of serving the Elk Valley.)

From the day we printed our very first paper — back in 1898, The Free Press has reported on events, stories and legends of the Elk Valley for over 115 years. We are one of the oldest newspapers in Canada.

We have followed stories from the spectacular to the every day, we’ve printed it all, each week: our politicians’ plans, the public’s questions, main street businesses on their way up and local careers on their way down, the hottest days of summer and deepest snows of winter. We’ve followed crimes and punishments, performances and players, our hometown teams’ victories, overseas wars, Canadian news, and B.C. views. We’ve celebrated community underdogs who’ve won and mourned lost loved ones. After more than a century we’re still doing our very best to be the Elk Valley’s newspaper. Your newspaper

Est. 1898