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INSIDE THIS ISSUE nor Hockey Week Mi January 11 to 20, 2013

aby Nolan’s unexpected and early arrival caught his parents off guard, but it made him the very first Elk Valley baby of 2013! Not anticipating the appearance of their son quite so soon, new parents Penelope Simpson and Mathew Bennett were still washing freshly purchased baby clothes and preparing a room in their Annex home when Penelope went into labour, two weeks early. “We kind of had contractions start and then stop, and then we came in [to the hospital] and went home,” Penelope said. “Then we came back and they were understaffed, but we weren’t sure of the roads going into Cranbrook, so we stayed at home until 7 a.m. until it was time to come back.” The couple returned to the Elk Valley Hospital early Thursday morning, and at 11:48 a.m. Nolan Patrick Bennett was born. Weighing in at just 5 lbs 15 oz. the delighted new parents can’t believe how tiny Nolan is. Penelope commented, “I expected fairly small because I was measuring under the fiftieth percentile and neither one of us is very tall, but I was not expecting five pounds, I thought maybe six or seven.” Regardless of size, Penelope and Mathew are just happy Nolan arrived Proud new parents Mathew Bennett and Penelope Simpson with Fernie’s first baby of 2013, Nolan Bennett. Photo by N. Liebermann safe, healthy, and without any complications, even though he was a bit ahead of As for baby Nolan, he’s hardly made a peep Now with a new family member to focus on, schedule. “We were nervous if it had been even ear- Mathew will continue to work as an electrical since meeting his mom and dad. “He barely even cried. He learned to cry, and lier because the operating room was closed until engineer at Greenhills Mine, while Penelope is January 7,” said Penelope. “The staff and every- handing off her commercial insurance work at then he stopped,” Penelope said. “He has definitely been exceeding my expectations.” one were really good and helpful, and everyone Falkins Insurance to the rest of the staff. Mathew added with a smile, “He’s really quiet “They’re all really supportive taking over the said it was pretty textbook.” She went on to say, “We did it luckily without workload now,” remarked Penelope. “Especially and really small.” earlier than expected.” any kind of drugs or intervention.”

Sparwood man arrested on drug charges By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

olice have arrested a 64-yearold Sparwood man after finding a large amount of cocaine during a drug raid at his house. The man's house on the 6000

block of Lower Elk Valley Road was searched on Friday, January 4 as part of a joint operation between the Elk Valley RCMP and Cranbrook RCMP Drug Section. As a result of the search, investigators seized over two ounces of

cocaine, along with weapons, drug trafficking paraphernalia and a little more than $16,000 in cash. The man was taken into custody and will be facing various charges including possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of traf-

ficking. Will Thien from the Elk Valley RCMP said it was not part of a long term operation, and the man was the only person arrested. He will appear in court in Sparwood on March 6.

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Fernie's Nordic Jackrabbits go skiing By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ome Fernie kids got their first taste of Nordic skiing on Saturday. The Fernie Nordic Society held the first session of their Bunny/JackRabbit ski program for kids at the Fernie golf course Saturday morning.

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Fernie Nordic Society bunnies and jackrabbits get their first taste of nordic skiing. All photos by Daniel Ste-Marie

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Eight new ice rescue technicians complete training

Back row, left to right: Rick Lightburn, Bruce Setter, Walter Semeniuk, Ken Streloff, Bill Plant, Dave Boreen, Wendy Charlton, Lainee Gleeson, Willie Charlton, Teri Sebolsky, Lee McAleese, Yann Loranger, Laurent Leonetti. Front row, left to right: Willy Rayman, Dan Fediuk, JP Braaten, Guillaume Courmont, Colton Reay. Submitted photo By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

weekend of classroom and fieldwork in frigid conditions paid off for eight Jaffray firefighters and one Sparwood Search and Rescue member

last weekend as they received their Ice Rescue Technician certification. The training took place in Jaffray and the field component took place on, and in, Tie Lake. The Fire Department was able to train with their new ice rescue equipment. The Lions, who presented a cheque for $3,000, and many

of the other donators were out on the ice Saturday afternoon watching the participants learn the basics of self and companion rescue. In total, $9,000 was donated for the purchase of the new equipment.

Fernie legion doors will stay open explained Terry Rimmer, Fernie Legion President. “You can’t have six people doing everything, there’s a lot to do. “It was getting to the point where it was becoming a chore. We needed people to help out. We were beginning to get burned out.” The Legion held a special public meeting on November 9 in the hopes of garnering enough new volunteers to keep their doors open.

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ollowing a recent threat of closure, the Fernie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will remain open for business. Due to a serious lack of volunteers, the Fernie Legion was in jeopardy, and without enough help from the public, the branch was forced to consider shutting down. “The Legion depends on volunteers, it totally depends on them,”

‘There must have been 50 people there who were all concerned that the Legion could close,” commented Rimmer. “A lot of people put their names out to volunteer. I think the threat of a shutdown had to occur so that people knew we were serious, and that we just couldn’t carry on as we were.” He added, “It looks like if they are committed, that things will be a lot better for us.” The Fernie Legion supports a

number of community groups, including the Salvation Army, Elk Valley Hospital Foundation, Cadets, Camp Shiloh, Spinoza Bears for ill children, as well as sports programs at local schools. Rimmer remarked, “Closing would have been a huge loss to this town. It’s been resolved I’m glad to say and it will be business as normal.” While around 20 community members have stepped up and signed on to volunteer, Rimmer

said the Legion is always looking for more help. “We never have enough,” he remarked. “Even just one hour a week. You can’t imagine how much help for one hour a week takes the pressure off of us, because it’s one hour we don’t have to do.” For information on becoming a member, making a donation, or volunteering, contact 250-4236218.

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Former mayor helps co-op movement in Uganda By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ormer Mayor of Fernie Cindy Corrigan travelled to Uganda recently as part of a group learning about how a co-op movement amongst the farmers in the war-torn country

has been working. Corrigan, who is a director at the East Kootenay Credit Union, and several other volunteers from other credit unions and Canadian co-operatives, travelled to several credit unions to discuss the concept and see how well it has been implemented so far.

The idea of the co-op is that the small quantities of produce each farmer grows is “bulked” together, or combined with other farmers’ produce, which is then a large enough quantity to market and sell. “In terms of agriculture, research shows that small farm-

Cindy meeting some of the children at the Ugandan farms.

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ers acting alone tend not to benefit when food prices rise but those acting collectively in strong producer organizations and cooperatives are better able to take advantage of market opportunities,” said Corrigan. “It’s a chance to grow the economy and means the farmers might be able to build a brick house to live in, and send their children to private school, their only hope for a proper education.” The Canadian Co-operative Association’s (CCA) internation-

al development mission is to establish and grow co-operatives, credit unions and community based organizations to reduce poverty, build sustainable livelihoods and improve civil society in less developed countries. Corrigan will be giving a number of presentations in Fernie over the next few months to anyone interested in finding out more about the co-op movement. Also, for more information about the co-op movement, visit www.coopscanada.coop

Former Mayor of Fernie Cindy Corrigan travelled to Uganda to learn about the co-op movement. Submitted photo

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Shuttle service a joint effort By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he City of Fernie is working together with Tourism Fernie to continue to provide a winter shuttle service between town and Fernie Alpine Resort for the 2012-2013 ski season. The shuttle started on December 21, 2012 and will continue until April 14, 2013. The day and evening shuttle connects residents and visitors from locations within the City of Fernie, West Fernie, and Fernie Alpine Resort. Since 2010, the City has been providing $40,000 every ski season from the provincial government’s Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) to a service provider to help offset the cost of an evening shuttle. A private operator had previously offered an unrelated daytime shuttle, which was discontinued in 2012. After revisiting the funding model for the shuttle service for the 2012-2013 ski season, it was decided that Tourism Fernie would oversee and manage the shuttle service contract, and that the RMI funding be increased to $50,000 to allow for both a day and evening service from one provider. The full cost of the service will be paid by a combination of the RMI funds, rider fare revenue, and tourism stakeholder contributions. “The 2012 – 2016 Resort Development Strategy does allocate $50,000 for the operation of a shuttle starting in 2013,” explained Jim Hendricks, Acting CAO for the City of Fernie. “The RMI allocation will be reviewed annually by the Resort Development Strategy Advisory Working Group to ensure the service is meeting the objectives of the RMI program.” At a regular meeting on Monday, council voted unanimously to notify the public of their intention to enter into a partnering agreement with Tourism Fernie, as well as the increase in RMI funding. Both Councillor Randal Macnair and Councillor Dan McSkimming noted that while they were happy to see an agreement reached, they had hoped to see a third party sign on to the partnership. “Kudos to Tourism Fernie who led the charge to get this done. There has been a lot of work done by a lot of people,” commented Councillor Randal Macnair. “My only disappointment in this service is that Resorts of the Canadian Rockies really has not come to the table. It’s unfortunate and I hope that we can continue to convince them to do so in the future.” Following being posted for the public, the partnering agreement will come back to council on January 28, when they will consider official approval. If the agreement passes, the City will pay the sum of $50,000 in RMI funds to Tourism Fernie. At the City’s discretion, there will be the option to extend the shuttle service into the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 ski seasons.

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Fernie to receive over $400,000 in RMI funding By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he City of Fernie is set to receive $439,042 to go towards projects that support tourism related infrastructure and amenities. The funding comes from the B.C. Government’s Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) program and will allow for the implementation of several different projects, including golf course improvements, winter shuttle service, and a visitor information centre. “This significant amount of funding from the Resort Municipality Initiative program will help beautify Fernie for the many tourists who enjoy our city,” stated Bill Bennett, Kootenay East MLA. The RMI program is incentive driven,

with contributions based on accommodation revenues from the previous year of business within 14 eligible municipalities. Throughout 2012 and 2013, the program will provide over $10 million in shared funds for B.C.’s resort-oriented municipalities. “Our government recognizes how important a role resort municipalities play in the economic prosperity of our province,” said Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour. “This initiative provides local governments with the financial certainty to facilitate a great visitor experience and ensure visitors will return.” Now in its sixth year of operations, the RMI program has divvied out over $61.7 million in funds since 2007. The

program deals with the unique circumstances resort-oriented municipalities encounter. It also offers an ongoing revenue stream to develop and enhance local tourism related infrastructure and amenities in an effort to grow local and regional tourism economies. The 14 communities included in the RMI program are Fernie, Golden, Harrison Hot Springs, Invermere, Kimberley, Osoyoos, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Sun Peaks, Tofino, Ucluelet, Valemount, and Whistler. Some of the RMI projects that have been funded throughout the municipalities include trail system maintenance, public art, visitor centre enhancements, shuttle services, and visitor sign improvements.

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It should be a relief to everyone in the valley, young and old, that the Fernie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be staying open. Some of you might not even know it exists, or that it is open to the public. In fact, the legion welcomes everyone, and by supporting the legion, you are helping them to continue supporting our community. Before Christmas, The Free Press heard that the legion was struggling, due to lack of volunteers and may have to close. The Fernie Branch #36 of The Royal Canadian Legion has been a cornerstone of the community since 1926. It honours all those in our community that have served in the military, especially with the parade and Remembrance Day service, but it goes much further than that. The legion branch in Fernie supports important community groups including the Salvation Army, the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation, Cadets, Camp Shiloh, Spinoza Bears for ill children, school sports teams and clubs and many more. They can’t spend the money raised during their poppy campaigns, meat draws or gaming events to stay afloat, as all that money has to go directly to those in need in the community. It is only membership dues and participation of members that fund operations. Luckily, following an emergency meeting, 20 community members signed up to volunteer, keeping the legion open… for now. Keeping volunteers is extremely difficult. People aren’t often in a position to prioritise giving their time for free, however much they would like to. It takes many volunteers to keep the legion up and running. Even if you can spare an hour or two a week, sign up. And become a member. The legion is one of the oldest and most valuable groups in our community. Help keep the legion in Fernie for many more years to come.

Bingay mine threatens wildlife and water An open pit coal mine proposed for the Elk Valley would jeopardize a crucial international wildlife corridor and contravene a United Nations recommendation for a moratorium on new coal mines in the Elk River. This mine would add to five existing coal mines, four mine expansion proposals and three exploration projects in the Elk valley. The Elk River already has alarmingly high levels of selenium from existing coal mines. This is simply too much stress for this watershed. The proposed mine, 21 kilometres north of Elkford, is located entirely within identified Ungulate Winter Range, a habitat that is already heavily

impacted by historical mining activities. At completion, it would be more than a square kilometre in area, and up to 500 metres deep. The Bingay mine site forms part of the same wildlife corridor that includes the Flathead River Valley and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In a 2010 report, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee called for a long term moratorium on mining developments in the Elk Valley. Sierra Club BC, Wildsight, CPAWS BC and the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) are asking for a comprehensive long-term plan for the entire Elk Valley that reconciles its world-class wildlife and wilderness values with its metallurgical coal resour-

ces, in keeping with the recommendations of the World Heritage Committee report. Wildsight welcomes constructive critique of our work. We work with leading researchers in the field of conservation and ecology and invite feedback from scientists and the public. We regularly incorporate new information that helps guide our work. Wildsight’s agenda and finances are open

to the public through our website, www. wildsight.ca. The critique by Mr. Visetin (The Lawn Doctor) in last weeks paper is an opinion piece that is not based on the facts. It is written in the same vein as previous Think Twice attacks on the Canadian Cancer Society and Wildsight for our position on cosmetic pesticides. The writer denies the fact that UNESCO has

acknowledged that the Elk Valley is a critical wildlife corridor, and that it has recommended a moratorium on mining in the Elk Valley. I would encourage readers to think thrice and review UNESCO’s 2010 State of Conservation Report which explicitly states: ”steps should also be taken to minimize the barrier to wildlife

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connectivity due to mining, transportation and communication lines and associated developments in the Crowsnest Pass of British Columbia and to plan and implement relevant mitigation measures. The mission recommended a longterm moratorium be

placed on any further mining developments in south eastern British Columbia in a corridor providing vital habitat connectivity and to the Rocky Mountains World Heritage property in Alberta. Other measures should include minimizing future infrastructure development and

Jumbo road costs Mr. Bennett still sets off easily and fails to think of the ramifications of his letter. I'm quite sure Peter Ross intended to say that the cost of maintenance of a road to Jumbo Glacier Resort is more than the public should have to bear. Bill goes on ad-nauseam on construction when he must know that in Peter's years on RDEK he had seen lists like this and a number more. The proponent builds the road to government specifications (we have to hope that that requirement won't be relaxed) and when all requirements are met, the government takes over ownership, maintenance and upkeep. That is, unless they decide to

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removal of unnecessary structures, maintenance of core natural areas and rehabilitation of degraded areas, and development of a pro-active plan for enhancing connectivity in the area.” Ryland Nelson Fernie

download maintenance and upkeep onto the RDEK or the new resort municipality. This Jumbo road issue was discussed endlessly 20 years ago. Will design of slide protection be adequate? Where will the salt and gravel go in spring runoff and what harm will be done by that runoff? What will snow removal costs be? Where will snow be moved to from some of the roadway portions? Please give us some assurances on these design and maintenance issues Mr. Bennett- we have known for 20 years that the taxpayer doesn't build this type of road. Bill Silversides Fernie

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ith support from the City of Fernie, the Red Tree Lodge and Restaurant is asking the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) for a permanent change to their liquor licence for a ‘Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement.’ If approved, the Red Tree Lodge’s existing Food Primary Liquor Licence would be amended to allow for the restaurant to be used for workshops, educational seminars, meetings, and games for guests that are part of the Nonstop Ski and Snowboard group. All activities would be required to end by midnight. The liquor licence change came before council at a regular meeting on Monday. Mayor and council agreed there didn’t seem to be any potential negative impacts on the community. “They’re not really proposing anything too raucous,” remarked Councillor Willard Ripley. “It’s over at midnight, it’s for the guests only, it’s not a cabaret, or a rock and roll show, or any of those things that would produce a lot of noise, and so I’m certainly in support of it.” A notice was sent out to residents in the surrounding neigh-

The Red Tree Lodge and Restaurant is applyiing for a liquor licence change to allow for additional activities for their Nonstop Ski and Snowboard guests. Photo by N. Liebermann

bourhood, and the City hasn’t received any submissions for or against the licence change. A request for comments was also sent to the directors of Operational Services, Planning, Fire and Emergency Services, Leisure Service, and the Bylaw Enforcement Officer. The only concern that came up was whether there would be any effect on off-site parking. “They don’t have a parking issue because [the Nonstop guests] all come in a tour bus,” commented Councillor Phil

Iddon. “Basically the only parking that does go on there is for hotel guests that aren’t part of the Nonstop group, so I don’t think that the parking issue is relevant.” After some discussion Council decided to recommend the Red Tree Lodge’s request for a liquor licence amendment, and will include their comments supporting the change on their application to the LCLB.

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• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre • 10am to 11:00 am- Aquafit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 10:15am to 11:15am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 12:00pm to 1:00PM- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre • 1:00pm- Dominos Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie • 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Public Skating Elkford Arena • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 6:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm- Mahjong Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Tuesdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre • 9:30am to 10:15am- Aquafit Elkford Pool • 10:00am to 12:00pm- Ladies Shinny Elkford Arena • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public • 10:30am to 11:15am- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library • 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre • All Day Pasta at Boston Pizza • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:00pm- Wing Night The Pub Park Place Lodge

• 6:30 pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Skating Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Wednesdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Fernie Memorial Arena • 8:45am to 9:30am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre • 10:00am to 11:00 am- Aquafit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 10:00am to 12:00pm Public Skating Elkford Arena • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public • 10:15am to 11:15am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library • 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre • 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 1:15pm to 2:30pm- Skate & Shoot Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 6:30pm to 8:00 pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Thursdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Memorial Arena • 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public • 10:30am to 11:15am- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit

Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public • 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre • 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Shinny Elkford Arena • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:00 pm- Baby Back Ribs Night Max Restaurant • 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm- Drop-In Curling Fernie Curling Club • 7:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Skating Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre • 9:30pm-11:00pm- Adult Rec Hockey Sparwood Leisure Centre

Fridays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30 am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre • 9:30am to 10:15am- Aquafit Elkford Pool • 10:00am to 11:00am- Aquafit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public • 10:15am to 11:15am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public • 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Heritage Library • 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00pm to 5:30pm- Free Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre

• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre • 7:15pm to 8:15pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion 8:00pm to 9:00pm- Teen/Adult Swim Elkford Pool

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Saturdays

• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public • 12:00pm to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public • 1:00pm to 3:30pm- Public Skating Elkford Arena • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 2:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:00pm to 3:45pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 2:30pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie & Sparwood Legions • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 5:00pm- Prime Rib Night Max Restaurant Park Place Lodge • 5:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 6:45pm to 8:15pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Sundays

• 12:00pm to 2:00pm- Family Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 1:00pm to 3:30pm- Public Skating Elkford Arena • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 2:00pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 2:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:15pm to 4:00pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 3:00pm to 4:45pm- Public Skating Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

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Minor Hockey Week Tourism Fernie Open House, Park Place Lodge, 5:00pm7:00pm Talent Show, Elkford Community Conference Centre, 7:00pm-10:30pm Fernie Ghostriders vs Penticton Lakers, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Wilderness Classic Sled Dog-Derby, Elkford Avalanche Awareness Days, Fernie Alpine Resort Understanding Branding Workshop, Community Futures CNP Boardroom, Blairmore, 8:45am – 12:00pm Sparwood Council Meeting, 7:00pm Cardboard Derby, Fernie Alpine Resort Family Literacy Day, Sparwood Public Library, 10:00am7:30pm Family Literacy Program (Free), Hosmer Community Centre, 9:00am11:00am English as a Second Language (Free), IDES Library, 7:00pm-9:00pm Retirement Planning Seminar, Park Place Lodge, 6:00pm8:00pm Fernie Ghostriders vs. Creston Valley Thunder Cats, Memorial Arena, 7:30 pm Judo Tournament, Fernie Secondary School Ukranian Dinner, Fernie Legion, Book by Jan. 24th Kokanee Snowdreams Festival, Fernie Alpine Resort

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CALL FOR PROJECT SUBMISSIONS

City Council Meeting Schedule January 2013 6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

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

Winter Safety Tip for Parents and Children

Just a reminder to parents and caregivers to advise your kids to stay off the snow banks piled up along the side of the roads or anywhere a snowplow is likely to operate. While they look tempting to play on, Snow banks at the side of the road are not safe places to play, children are in danger of getting hit. Snow-plow drivers can’t always see around the huge piles and kids can dart out unexpectedly before these snowplow driver has a chance to see them.

Build your forts and tunnels well onto your property. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Have fun and play safe!

Sidewalk Snow Removal

To ensure that our sidewalks are safe and allow ease of travel by residents and visitors alike, please make sure the sidewalks adjacent to your home, business, apartment or condominium are free of snow and ice. If you are a Business or Apartment/ Condominium Complex owner in Fernie you or your managing occupants are required to clean any snow or ice from the sidewalks and footpaths adjacent to your premises before 9:00 am each day.

If you have any questions regarding your Snow and Ice Removal Bylaw obligations please contact the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250 423- 6817 The City of Fernie appreciates your cooperation!

Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs - 2013/2014

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is accepting project proposals for funding considerations for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program.

Proposals must be submitted by a registered non-profit organization. In general, program funds are for meeting community/public needs rather than private needs. Any private sector proposal that comes forward must be sponsored by a registered non-profit organization and must clearly demonstrate community benefits. If sponsored, the application and financial report must be submitted by the registered non-profit organization on behalf of the non-registered group. Project evaluation criteria and applications forms are available from: • RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca; For more information about preparing your project proposal or to have an application form mailed to you, please contact Shannon Moskal at 250 489-2791 or 1 888 478-7335 (toll free). Deadline for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2013 (Late applications are not eligible.) Submit Proposals to:

Regional District of East Kootenay Attn: Shannon Moskal, Community Services Manager 19 - 24th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Facsimile: 250 489-3498 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca

Notice of Intention to provide assistance under a partnering agreement.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to provide assistance to Tourism Fernie under the terms of a partnering agreement pursuant to S. 21 of the Community Charter for the provision of municipal services, being the operation of a Winter Day and Evening Local Shuttle Service between the City and Fernie Alpine Resort, for the 2012/13 operating (ski) season with an option for the agreement to be extended to include the 2013/14 and 2014/15 operating (ski) seasons at the discretion of the City, providing for payment by the City to Tourism Fernie the sum of $50,000 per operating season to partially pay the costs of providing the Service. Funding for the Service comes from the province’s Resort Municipality Initiative and the service is an approved project in the Fernie and Area Resort Development Strategy.

A complete copy of the proposed partnering agreement can be viewed at the office of the undersigned at City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue, during regular business hours.

This is the first of two notices, dated this the 17th day of January, 2013. Jim Hendricks, Acting CAO

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2013 Dog Licenses are available for purchase. To ensure a safe and speedy arrival home in the event that your dog sneaks out, drop by City hall and purchase your 2013 Dog Tag. • Neutered or Spayed $15.00 • Intact or Unspayed $35.00 • Lost Dog Tag replacement (within same year) $1.00

Residents are reminded that every dog that resides in the City of Fernie must be licensed yearly.

Licensing your dog is not only the required, but it could play a critical role in identifying your pet should they become lost or injured. A dog license tag must be attached to the collar or harness of the dog for which it is issued and dog tags may not be transferred from one dog to another or from one owner to another.

Employment Opportunity Fernie Mine Rescue Committee - Coordinator

The Fernie Mine Rescue Committee in conjunction with the City of Fernie is seeking an individual to take on the part time - temporary contract position of “Coordinator” for the upcoming Fernie Mine Rescue Competition to be held September 6 -7, 2013. This position has a wage rate of $20.00 per hour and is scheduled to start on or about March 1, 2013 and end no later than September 30, 2013.

We require an energetic, highly organized individual with good communications skills, computer proficiency, who is able to work with minimal supervision. Familiarity with the Biennial Fernie Mine Rescue Competition or previous experience organizing conferences or events is desired. Applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter not later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 to the attention of Mr. Jim Hendricks. For more details, regarding the position please contact Mr. Hendricks at jim.hendricks@fernie.ca or 250 423-2223.

Fernie Memorial Arena Winter Public Program Schedule

Days of the Week No School Friday Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Sunday

Public Skating Noon - 12:45 pm 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm

Adult Shinny

Youth Shinny 10:45 am - 11:45 am

8:45 am - 10:15 pm

2:00 pm - 3:45 pm 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm

www.fernie.ca 250-423-4666 ext 228

Fernie Aquatic Centre Winter 2013 Swim Schedule January 5 to March 9, 2013

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PUBLIC SWIM 6:30 am to 1:00 pm 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm * At least one lane of the main pool is available during Public Swim for laps.* * During Public Swim times there may be shared use of the facilities due to organized instructional programs.* No public swim times from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS Lessons Sets Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am -10:00 am 10:00 am - 10:30 am 3:40 pm - 4:10 pm 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm Check for levels for each time slot

Check Out our great selection of swimsuits and goggles Sat - Sun Public Swim 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

www.fernie.ca 250 423 4466 ext 0

Water Fit Classes ACTIVE FIT Mon /Wed 8:30 to 9:15 am “New” Aqua Blast Fri 8:30 to 9:15 am *Try our different and fun Water Fit workout * Gentle Fit Tues/Thurs/Fri 10:30 to 11:15 am

WATER SLIDE HOURS Mon - Fri 4:00 - 6:00 pm Sat & Sun 3:30 -8:00 pm $2.50 Swim 7:30 to 8:00 pm Daily

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

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Recycling in the District of Sparwood

Yellow recycling bins are located in four areas within the District of Sparwood. Sparwood Heights mini-mall (seven bins with one for glass); Silver Fox parking lot (ﬁve bins with one for glass); Engelmann Spruce Drive between our Public Works yard and the Mainroad Contracting yard (13 bins with two for glass); and the Transfer Station (ﬁve bins with one for glass). The public is encouraged to use these bins for their recycling.

Yellow bins that are located behind businesses in the downtown core are for the business use only and should not be used by the public. Mixed Recyclables The yellow bin program accepts cardboard, tin & aluminum cans, all mixed paper (including newspaper and magazines) and plastic milk jugs (no cartons). Please make sure tin/aluminum cans and milk jugs are rinsed and cardboard boxes are ﬂattened. If cardboard has grease or food waste (ie/ pizza boxes), it goes in the garbage. Milk cartons are NOT accepted in the yellow bins; however, they can be taken to your nearest Bottle Depot and dropped off free of charge. Household Plastics Grocery bags and household plastics numbered 1 - 6, along with mixed recyclables (cardboard, mixed paper, newspaper, plastic milk jugs and tin & aluminum cans) are accepted in the yellow bins located throughout the region Plastic is extremely sensitive to contamination, so please make sure your plastics are well rinsed. No # 7plastic, no Styrofoam (even though it is marked with a #6) and no plastics without a number. Look for the number inside the recycling symbol on the bottom or side of your container. If it's a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 it will be accepted. Grocery Bags will also be accepted. The only exception is Styrofoam -- even though it is a 6, it is NOT recyclable. Glass Recycling Glass can be recycled in the yellow bins marked GLASS ONLY. When disposing of glass, make sure to rinse out your container and remove the lid. Only food grade glass should be placed in the bin (like salsa, pickle or jam jars and beverage or olive oil bottles). NO lightbulbs, candle holders, window glass or dishes.

Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, January 21, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, January 28, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, February 4, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, February 18, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

RAIN BARREL ART CONTEST & SILENT AUCTION

Buy a Rain Barrel – Some are currently available at Alpine Lumber, right here in Sparwood! Paint the Rain Barrel – Find an artist or even an employee that will paint the barrel for you. Send the following information to Rose Sharma (sharmar1@shaw.ca) before April 5 • • • •

Photo of Painted Barrel Artist’s Name Sponsor’s Name Display Location – If you don’t have somewhere to display your barrel publicly, we will ﬁnd a great spot for it.

We will send you a Silent Auction Sign-Up Sheet to display beside your barrel so you can start collecting bids right away! Collect bids until Arts & Culture Week (April 15-19). Send your bid sheet to Rose Sharma on April 22. We will contact the winners and let them know where to pick up their barrel! Half of all of the money raised will go to the Sparwood Arts Council. Sparwood residents that bid on the barrel will be entered into a draw to win a great water smart prize!

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

Save $77.64

$745.80 $671.22

Save $74.58

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

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

$526.80 $474.12

Save $52.68

BC Assessment will have mailed out your 2013 Notice of Assessment on January 2, 2013. If you do not receive your Notice of Assessment by January 21, 2013 you should contact BC Assessment to determine if there is an issue with your mailing address.

Save $33.24

The BC Assessment Branch for the East Kootenay is in Cranbrook and can be reached toll free at 1-800-556-9229 or directly at 1-250-426-8901. BC Assessment can also be emailed at: eastkootenay@bcassessment.ca. Additional information can be obtained on their website at: http://www.bcassessment.ca.

Residences receiving Garbage services only 2013 Garbage IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2013

$332.40 $299.16

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.

NOTICES OF ASSESSMENT

The District of Sparwood staff are also available to help locate your Notice of Assessment or assist with a change of address.

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Highway 3 crosswalks up for review

Access Guardian Program is here T for good

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

ollowing two years as a successful pilot program, the Elk Valley’s Access Guardian Program has officially been established. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) and the Conservation Officer (CO) Service have signed a five year agreement to continue delivering the program, which will now be known as the Access Management Compliance and Enforcement Program (AMCEP). “Through the agreement we have with the CO Service, a Conservation Officer in the Elk Valley will spend six months of the year dedicated to the program,” explained Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski. “The pilot program was successful and I’m very happy to see it continue for another five years.” AMCEP will run from May 15 to November 15 every year, and will focus on backcountry education, public relations, and enforcement within Electoral Area A. Sosnowksi added, “Having that extra person who can talk

to people in the backcountry, meet with different groups and organizations, and be a resource, is a tremendous asset.” Conservation Officer Patricia Burley has been assigned as the CO responsible for the program. Burley recently relocated to the Elk Valley after working as a CO in Dawson Creek, but she already knows the area well. Before pursuing her education and career in the CO Service, Burley worked as a ski instructor at Fernie Alpine Resort for seven years. “I would like to thank the Columbia Basin Trust and all three Elk Valley municipalities for their support of the program, and the RDEK staff and CO Service for the work they put into making this a reality,” said Burley. “I have no doubt the program will have a positive impact on everyone who uses and recreates in our backcountry.” During the six months of the year Burley is not focused on Access Guardian duties, she will continue to work as a CO out of the Elk Valley. The five year agreement with the CO Service for delivery of AMCEP will end on December 31, 2015.

call for project proposals Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs The Regional District of East Kootenay is accepting project proposals for funding consideration from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs for the areas of: City of Cranbrook City of Fernie City of Kimberley Village of Canal Flats Village of Radium Hot Springs

District of Sparwood District of Elkford District of Invermere Electoral Area A Electoral Area B

Electoral Area C Electoral Area E Electoral Area F Electoral Area G

Application guidelines and forms are available at: • • • •

RDEK offices in Cranbrook and Invermere The municipal office in each community RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca CBT website at www.cbt.org

For information about preparing your project proposal or to have an application form forwarded to you, please call Nikki Bradshaw or Shannon Moskal at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 (toll-free). Deadline for project proposals is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2013. Late applications are not eligible for consideration. Administered and managed by the Regional District of East Kootenay.

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

he Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will pay a visit to Fernie this spring to review several pedestrian crossing points at Highway 3. After the City expressed concern over available Highway 3 crosswalks and crossing points, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure met with City staff in November to develop a plan for a Highway 3 corridor crosswalk review. The City has requested the Ministry remove the Fifth Street

marked crosswalk and install a new crossing at either Ninth Street or 11th Street. “Twice in the last month here I’ve seen near misses,” said Councillor Phil Iddon. “One on the Fifth Street intersection of Highway 3, which is a concern of mine, and again on Ninth, which is on the horizon for [the Ministry] to control. It makes sense to put out [a crosswalk] to deal with Ninth, being a major thoroughfare of the town, but not necessarily at Fifth. “I think it really makes sense to remove that pedestrian crossing because it’s not controlled. Someone is going to get ser-

iously hurt there.” Ministry staff will complete a site visit this May to evaluate the existing conditions of the area, pedestrian movements and school volumes, crossing opportunities, and traffic volumes. They will also conduct pedestrian counts at Fifth Street, Seventh Street, Ninth Street, and 13th Street, as well as do an analysis of traffic patterns. Following the review, recommendations from the Ministry will be available by June.

SPARWOOD FOOD BANK & TOYS FOR TOTS

THANK YOU! The Directors of Sparwood Food Bank would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their support during 2012, and for their generous contributions to our Christmas hamper drive. Special thanks are due to Centennial Ventures for kindly donating space to us. 18 Wheels of Christmas Apex Power & Automations Clark Freightways CMAW Local 2300 Columbia Basin Trust CP Rail CUPE Local 2698 Dacota Freight Services District of Sparwood -District Office -Leisure Services East Kootenay Community Credit Union Elk Valley Air Cadet Squadron Elk Valley Herald Elk Valley Investments Elk Valley Pro Life Falkins Insurance Finning (Canada) Food Banks BC Hunger for Hallowe’en Int. Brotherhood Electrical Workers Joy Global K&K Forwarding

Knights of Columbus Lilac Terrace Mountain Mechanical Services New to You Noise Control Overwaitea Foods Provincial Employees Community Fund Remedy’s Rx Pharmacy Rocky Mountain Meats Rosenau Transport Royal Canadian Legion Branch 81 Shear Paradise Beauty Salon Sparwood Ambulance Sparwood Arts Council Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Sparwood Esso Sparwood Fire Department Sparwood Futures Society Sparwood Girl Guides Sparwood Healthcare Centre Sparwood LDS Church Sparwood Lions Club

Sparwood Search and Rescue Sparwood Towing St. Michael’s Parish Students & Staff F. J. Mitchell Elementary School Students & Staff Sparwood Secondary School Teck Coal -Elkview Operations -Elkview Employees -Fording River Operations -Greenhills Operations -Shared Services -Sparwood Office Terry`s Janitorial The Bargain Store TransCanada Pipelines United Mineworkers of America Local 7292 United Steelworkers Humanity Fund United Steelworkers of America Local 9346 Vantage Point Weston’s Bakery

We would also like to thank the many individuals who generously donated food, money or time to help prepare and/ or deliver hampers. The outstanding support we receive from the community enables us to operate throughout the year. The directors of Sparwood Toys for Tots would like to thank the following businesses, groups, and organizations for their generous support in 2012. Apex Power and Automations CUPE Local 2698 District of Sparwood East Kootenay Community Credit Union - Sparwood Early Childhood Development Committee Elk Valley Air Cadet Squadron F.J. Mitchell Elementary School International Union of Operating Engineers Kamal and Tyler’s Video Hut Joy Global

Overwaitea Foods RBC Royal Bank Management & Staff Re/Max Elk Valley Realty Royal Canadian Legion Branch 81 Sparwood Ambulance Sparwood Bowl & Billiards Sparwood Chamber of Commerce & Business Sparwood Dental Clinic Sparwood Esso Sparwood Fire Department Sparwood Primary Health Centre

Sparwood Leisure Centre Sparwood Lions Sparwood Liquor Store Sparwood Public Library T&L Dynamic Sound Sparwood Search & Rescue Teck Coal Ltd. Elkview Operations Greenhills Operations Line Creek Operations Shared Services Sparwood Office United Steelworkers of America Local 9346

Thank you to those who supported our Angel trees and to those who gave personal donations.

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Pass welcomes mining company Energy savings By Joni MacFarlane Crowsnest Pass Promoter

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I think it’s a boom to the economy of the Crowsnest Pass and to all of southern Alberta,” said Mayor Bruce Decoux describing a proposed coal mine at Grassy Mountain by Australian firm, Riversdale Resources. At a press conference held on January 8, Mayor Bruce Decoux explained how Riversdale approached the municipality. “They were intensely interested in the people of the Crowsnest Pass… they are interested in a steady workforce and wanted to know what type of objections we might have to a mine and what our long-range plans are,” he said. “They were also concerned, I think, with government stability… and a well laid out plan for the future and they wanted to know if they would fit into that plan.” Mayor Decoux said at that time, Riversdale wasn’t entirely sure of their plans but within a short time, the land deal with Consol Energy and Devon was conditionally approved. “You have to understand that if these fellows want to come in and start an industry and they purchase the land, it’s pretty much their show,” said the mayor. “But the thing they wanted to be assured about was the cooperation of the community and in particular, the council in their endeavours.” Describing the company as “very environmentally concerned,” Mayor Decoux said before this company came to the Pass, they examined all the environmental concerns and have “promised us a very clean operation.” “[Riversdale] asked if they’d be welcomed here and… they wanted to know if there were any red flags and I said I don’t see any red flags if they follow all the environmental rules and stick to

them quite steadfastly.” He said he talked to the company about the municipality’s long-range plans for tourism and emphasized that it must be sustained. In response to criticism that coal mining conflicts with the Crowsnest Pass’s plan to position itself as a tourism/ recreation destination, Mayor Decoux said council’s perception was that Riversdale has met all provincial regulatory requirements.

Grassy Mountain mining operation is located in the M.D. of Ranchland who would benefit from the tax income. Along with M.D. Ranchland’s linear assets, the proposed mine site is another reason to proceed with the annexation process, he said. “We’ll get all the benefit of the mine, but they will get the taxation,” he said. Although Riversdale is exploring several options to move the coal to the railway, Mayor Decoux confirmed that using Highway 3 would impact “Personally, I’ll probably be infrastructure in the Crowsnest Pass including long-term plans for highlong gone by the time we way upgrades. He said he has written actually see any coal coming Alberta Premier Alison Redford asking out of that mountain... But to accelerate the process. it’s a start.” An Australian already working on the project has relocated to the Pass, Mayor Bruce Decoux Decoux said, and a home and office Crownest Pass Mayor space have been secured. Myron Thompson, chief administrative officer, added that Riversdale said “They indicated to us that this would they hope to have five or six employees not be an unsightly mess such as some by this spring. of the mines that we’ve had in the past,” When asked what mining meant for he said. “The mine buys property, goes the area, Mayor Decoux said it was through the government process and something he never thought he’d see follows the rules, the town council can- happening again but that it would take not, other than say we don’t like you time. here, say it. So the best thing to do is to “This isn’t going to happen overnight. work with them and to ensure that they It’s going to take a lot more planning are good citizens.” with them coming in, discussing issues Mayor Decoux said he believes this with the community and personally, I’ll operation will be of great benefit to probably be long gone by the time we local businesses and estimates about 100 actually see any coal coming out of that people will be employed – with another mountain... But it’s a start.” 600 indirectly affected – but was also He added that the municipality is concerned about the company’s longev- working towards diversification so the ity. community is not reliant on a single “I didn’t want to even be associated venture. with an outfit that’s going to come in for “We can no longer put ourselves in two or three years, get everyone’s hopes that position so the be all and end all is up, everyone works hard, and then they one operation,” he said. “To our mode pull out,” he said. of thinking this is simply one operation, Based on market conditions one part of the whole mosaic. If it fails, it and the amount of coal, the fails, but we have others down the line. mayor said the operation esti- For too long the Crowsnest Pass has mates production for 28 years. looked at one operation to sustain the On the subject of tax revenue, whole community. We want to look at he confirmed that the proposed multiple operations.” An open house with representatives from THANK YOU EVERYONE Riversdale is planned for Monday, February FROM THE BOTTOM OF 4.

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t the regular meeting of Sparwood council, held on January 7, mayor and council discussed a bright future in energy savings for Sparwood. Megan Lohmann, Senior Energy Planner, Community Energy Association (CEA) attended and presented council with an in-depth slideshow compiling information, findings and discussion items from the Community Energy and Emissions Quick Start Program that mayor, council, district staff, BC Hydro representatives and local builders and developers participated in, late in 2012. The CEA's role is to support local governments throughout British Columbia in accelerating the application of energy efficiency and renewable energy in all aspects of community design, infrastructure and community engagement for sustainability. The program, which is fully funded by BC Hydro for small and medium communities, puts plans in place to reduce energy and emissions while recognising time and resource challenges faced by local governments. "I was particularly impressed with the initial meeting, seeing projects we haven't yet thought of. It has allowed us to develop a broader understanding and look at all possibilities of ways to save energy. The next step is to begin to implement this action plan, and move forward," said Sparwood mayor Lois Halko. Steps discussed in the action plan spanned out over several years. Year one, key components discussed were street design, cycling and alternative transportation routes, transportation infrastructure improvements, community engagement, having a Live Smart business advisor for small businesses, using government assets and implementing energy efficient standards when selling District land. A major employer collaboration was discussed, to possibly improve transportation options further reducing the District’s energy and emissions use. Year two and three goals were a sustainability checklist, and looking at the possibilities of permit approvals, organics diversion, a green heat program, green economy opportunities and eco industrial networking, all of which will be further investigated before being implemented. Under the current plan, and moving forward with actions, the District will go from using approximately 910,000 GJ of energy to about 600,000 GJ under the plan, resulting in an approximate saving of $4 million by 2020. The District will be identifying a staff leader who will provide progress reports on District Energy and Emissions reduction.

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Returning more than bottles at Fernie’s Bottle Depot By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

t the Fernie Bottle Depot they’re taking more than just used bottles and beverage containers from residents. The ReturnIt Centre also accepts and recycles household electronics, car batteries, cell phones, and paint. With the post-holiday season now wrapping up, it’s back to business as usual for owner Jason Lee. “After Christmas it’s always busy, and after long weekends it’s always busy,” said Lee. “Everybody is out having fun and then it’s clean up time.” Lee is fairly new to the depot, and to Fernie. He and his wife Jin, along with their two children, relocated from Vancouver to Fernie just one year

ago. After working as a manager for six months, the Lees purchased the Fernie Bottle Depot in July 2012. Lee commented, “I’m very proud of this business and I think it’s very worthwhile.” Although Lee and his family are still adjusting to their new home, he said he’s not planning on going anywhere anytime soon, and is happy to run the depot as a family business. “Sometimes I go crazy with the low temperature, and too much snow, but [Fernie is] a very nice place to live,” said Lee. “Many people are very kind, it’s a small town, and every person I see says hi when they come in.” For more information on the recycling process and the products the Fernie Bottle Depot accepts visit www.return-it.ca.

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olish your dancing shoes and get ready for some high-energy rockabilly music at The Central Saturday night. Psychobilly rock and roll band Raygun Cowboys are bringing their live act to Fernie. Hailing from Edmonton, the band’s unique sound comes from the addition of a horn section to the traditional three-piece rockabilly line up. Following the release of their debut album in 2006, Raygun Cowboys have been touring Canada nonstop. Now with a few albums, tours, and festival appearances under their belts, the band is continuing to show audiences what classic rockabilly is all about. Raygun Cowboys will take to the stage at The Central this Saturday night. Tickets are available at the door.

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The movie is coming out here Film Fest passes “Canadian productions generally play as U.S. locations,” said Rico Meilnicki, Locations Manager. “It’s very rare we he latest movie to be filmed in actually play a real Canadian city.” Fernie will be hitting the big Meilnicki explained as a B.C. company screen next month. that originated in Fernie, it was important The film, titled “The Movie Out to Kokanee that they represented the Here” is a feature length promotional City of Fernie as a genuine location. movie for Kokanee, and features plenty The Movie Out Here is described as a of recognizable Fernie buildings, romantic buddy comedy, and features including The classic Kokanee Royal and Big “It’s very rare we actually play a characters like the Bang Bagels. real Canadian city.” Kokanee Ranger, Production the Glacier Girls, took place from Rico Meilnicki and of course, the September 12 Locations Manager Sasquatch. to 16, 2012. The A special crew also spent screening was shown in Whistler just plenty of time filming on Second Avenue before Christmas, and it will be shown and at Fernie Alpine Resort. in theatres across Western Canada next While Fernie has previously been month. the backdrop to a couple of different A trailer can be seen at www. films, the Kokanee movie is unique in themovieouthere.ca that it showcases Fernie as a real place. By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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on’t wait too long to get your pass to the Reel Canadian Film Fest! Early bird festival passes are currently available at The Arts Station and they are going fast. The pass gets you in to all of the films shown at this year’s festival, taking place from March 29 – 31 at Fernie’s very own Vogue Theatre. Celebrating its Fifth Anniversary, the Reel Canadian Film Fest show-

cases the best in Canadian filmmaking excellence, with a schedule jampacked with entertaining, challenging, and exceptional work. The 2013 program features entertaining children’s shorts from the National Film Board, shorts from emerging filmmakers, five feature films, and the gala and closing receptions. Pre-sale priced tickets are now available at The Arts Station for $30. For more information visit www.reelfilmfest.ca.

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Elk Valley mines concern American environmentalists By Rob Chaney The Missoulian

xpansion plans at Elk Valley coal mines have alarmed American officials over the amount of heavy metals pollution that could be flowing across the international border into Montana. “We’re seeing increased selenium runoff from existing mining activity, that’s why we’re concerned,” said U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional director Jim Martin. “We’ve had a number of formal and informal conversations with the (British Columbia) provincial government.” The mines lie in the Elk River drainage. That river flows into Lake Koocanusa on the Montana side of the border. In addition to selenium and other heavy metals, the mines contribute high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds that interfere with the river system’s aquatic life. Selenium is an essential nutrient in small doses, but quickly becomes toxic at higher levels. British Columbia has a selenium guideline of 2 micrograms per litre, although that’s not an enforceable limit. U.S. water quality measurements have found selenium levels well over that amount for more than a decade, according to Erin Sexton, a transboundary watershed ecosystem scientist at the Flathead

Lake Biological Station. Some test sites have reported levels as high as 40 micrograms per litre. “Our selenium standard when crossing the international border is 5 micrograms per litre,” Sexton said. “The water quality measurements just north of border have been reading 4.86, just a fraction below the Montana state and EPA standards.” That’s a problem, but like several things in this story, not in the way most people expect. For one thing, the coal involved doesn’t go to power plants. For another, the Elk River is getting famous as a bull trout fishery. Most of the mines belong to Teck Resources, the world’s secondlargest exporter of metallurgic coal. About 90 per cent of Teck’s production goes to Asia, Europe and South America, according to the company’s website. There it’s used for making steel, not for running power plants. Five major coal mines line the Elk River, and three more sites are under exploration for new projects. The British Columbia government is reviewing five expansion proposals, ranging from a doubling of capacity at the Line Creek mine to pit expansions at several other sites. The area ships about 35,000 tons of coal a day, generating 600,000 tons of waste rock at the same time. Most of the pollution comes from rain and snow runoff

filtering through that waste rock. A new proposal called the Bingay Main Coal Project would produce 2.2 million tons of coal a year. It would be located 13 miles north of Elkford, roughly 75 miles north of the U.S. border. Owner Centermount Coal Ltd. is still in preliminary review stages with the Canadian government. A recent statement from the

“What we’re seeing in the Elk is an overabundance of algae as a result of the mines. It’s like a feed lot, highly productive but unnatural. ” Erin Sexton Transboundary Watershed Ecosystem Scientist

British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas said all the mines would go through an extensive regulatory review process and “plans for controlling and improving water quality will be put in place at all of the mine operations.” Teck spokesman Chris Stannell said the company had brought together a panel of scientists to make recommendations about controlling selenium from its mines. “We have implemented selen-

ium management plans at all of our steel-making coal operations and have investments under way of approximately $211 million over the next three years in water treatment projects and research to improve selenium reduction,” Stannell said in an email. “To date we’ve completed water diversions at two operations and construction has commenced on our first water treatment plant for selenium removal. We are committed to continuing to work openly and cooperatively with all stakeholders to implement solutions to this challenge.” Most of the Canadian mining takes place by open pit or mountaintop removal methods. Runoff from the explosives used in that mining has added lots of nitrogen and phosphorus to the water system. Sexton said the levels are roughly 1,000 times greater than what’s found in the Flathead River drainage to the east, which has no mining activity. “What we’re seeing in the Elk is an overabundance of algae as a result of the mines,” Sexton said. “It’s like a feed lot, highly productive but unnatural. You’re growing fish in the river, but the tissue analysis of a fish from the Flathead looks very different than a fish from the Elk. One has a high selenium level in its flesh.” That’s because selenium bioaccumulates, concentrating in higher and higher levels as it

passes up the food chain from algae to insects to fish. While the North Fork of the Flathead River along Glacier National Park has stoneflies, caddis flies and mayflies feeding fish, the Elk is limited to pollution-resistant mayflies. Where the Flathead has 72 species of algae growing, the Elk has 12. “You’re downstream, so these impacts are shared impacts,” said John Bergenske, executive director of British Columbia-based Wildsight, a conservation group that’s been monitoring environmental conditions for several decades. “As far as the buildup, most of it will be on your (Montana) side of the border.” Bergenske said progress has slowed on the new mining permits as both the industry and Canadian officials look for ways to control the pollution. Wildsight has been a part of those discussions, and recognizes Teck’s role in world metal production. “But the reality is unless they’re willing to make major commitments and demonstrate these solutions are effective, it doesn’t make much sense to have mine expansions that produce more selenium,” Bergenske said. “They have owned up to looking at all heavy metal pollutions in the Elk.”

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Local families got a boost from the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce recently, when $3,500 was donated to the food bank and Toys for Tots.

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Elk Valley hockey team gearing up for provincials

Standings as of January 16, 2013 DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie Mountain

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Back row: Evan Pumphrey, Corey Scott, Dakota Ingham, James Bohn, Kris Wert, Levi Strom, Brayden Thompson, Trevor Broad, Jacen Richards. Middle row: Donovan Gostick, Donocan Smithies, Hayden Syrja, David Gold, Dylan Atherton, Cruz Canlas, Dion Arola, Kyle Haugo. Front row: Andre Pelletier, Dylan Steen. Coaches: Jeff Scott, Mike Richards, Ken Syrja, Neil Smithies. Submitted photo By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Elk Valley Wild Bantam A hockey team has had a busy 2012/2013 season and they’re not slowing down any time soon. With just a couple more tournaments to play in January, the Wild are getting ready to travel to Houston, B.C. this March for the provincial championships. “There have been some kids on the team that have been to provincial championships before, but the majority of this team hasn’t, so we’re considering this a huge opportunity for these kids,” said Head Coach Neil Smithies. “For some of them it’s a once in a

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lifetime chance.” The season up until now has not only been busy, but

has done extremely well, and we’ve only lost two games throughout that whole time.”

“There have been some kids on the team that have been to provincial championships before, but the majority of this team hasn’t, so we’re considering this a huge opportunity for these kids.” Neil Smithies Head Coach

hugely successful for the players who are between the ages of 13 and 15. “They’ve been doing really well in the first half of the season, from October to December 31,” commented Smithies. “We went to four or five tournaments, the team

He went on to say, “The team is made up of kids from all three communities and the team dynamic is fantastic. The kids get along great and the stronger players are always helping the kids that are learning.” After finishing off two

Josh McKissock Josh McKissock led the way for the Ghostriders Friday night against Golden, scoring six minutes into the third period and then adding a late powerplay goal.

more tournaments in January, the Wild will spend the rest of the season at home preparing for provincials. Smithies said, “We’re going to take the month of February to really focus on conditioning and speed.” Although the team has already played all of their home games for the season, Smithies is working on booking a couple of exhibition games in the Elk Valley for February. The Elk Valley Wild Bantam A team will head to Houston, B.C. in mid March to compete in the provincial championships.

Princeton Posse Osoyoos Coyotes Kelowna Chiefs Summerland Steam Penticton Lakers

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Riders push for playoffs By Matt Laurin Sports Contributor

he Fernie Ghostriders pulled off an improbable 6 - 5 comeback win on Friday night in Golden, before dropping a 4 – 1 decision in Invermere on Saturday. With 11 games remaining in the regular season, the Ghostriders (26 – 12 – 1 – 2) find themselves tied with the Golden Rockets for top spot in the Eddie Mountain Division. Things could have gone much worse for the Riders. Trailing the Rockets 5 – 2 after two periods, Fernie responded with three consecutive goals before Derek Georgopoulos eventually scored the game winner in overtime. “It was a huge win Friday night for us. To come back in the third period against a team like Golden really showed us what character we have,” said head coach Barry Wolff. Josh McKissock, whose two third-period

goals helped spark the comeback, said his team never stopped working. “Really it just came down to a never-quit attitude. It was gut check time and we came through,” said the Riders captain.

“It was a huge win Friday night for us. To come back in the third period against a team like Golden really showed us what character we have.” Barry Wolff Head Coach

McKissock led the way, scoring six minutes into the third period and then adding a late powerplay goal. Connor LoweWylde scored less than a minute later to send the game into overtime. “It’s always nice to contribute,” McKissock said. “But really, it was a couple of really good plays by my linemates to set

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me up.” Despite the comeback, the Ghostriders were unable to carry the momentum into Invermere. Brendan Burge’s two first-period goals against his former team proved to be the difference, as the Rockies held on for a 4 – 1 win. The Riders held a 48 – 29 edge in shots. “There were moments where we were definitely the better team, but a couple of breakdowns really cost us,” McKissock said. “We’re going to take the positives, and learn from it going into this week.” With six out of their next seven games at home, the Riders have a chance to solidify their chances of winning a fourth-consecutive Eddie Mountain Division title. “There’s no better place to play in this league,” McKissock said. “We have to prove that over the next few weeks.” The Riders’ next home game is Friday night against the Penticton Lakers. As always, puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

he Elkford Public Library would like to congratulate the winners of the Christmas House Decorating Contest. Best Overall: Lorraine and Bob Mear Best House: Barb and Eriki Filipe Best Mobile: Kim and Guy Dale Best Apartment: Chris Jenkins Diane Andrews, Director of Elkford Public Library, said the community really showed its Christmas spirit. “We really enjoyed seeing all the lovely lights and decorations,” she said. “They really brightened up our town and showed a great community spirit!”

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he B.C. government is rolling out its new high-tech medical services cards starting February 15, in an effort to phase out millions of CareCards in the hands of non-residents. The new cards will be combined with the B.C. driver's licence, with a similar "BC Services Card" available to those who don't drive. Residents will be required to re-enrol to renew the card every five years, whether

they drive or not. Qualified residents can enrol in the Medical Services Plan at any provincial office that issues driver's licences. There is no fee for the health services card only. The current $75 fee for a five-year driver's licence renewal will apply to the new combined cards, discounted to $17 for seniors. There is no requirement to get the new card until your driver's licence needs to be renewed. The government's plan is to change over all eli-

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gible B.C. residents between the ages of 19 and 74 to the new cards over the next five years. To be eligible for MSP coverage, you must be a citizen or approved permanent resident of Canada, living in B.C. at least six months of the year. Dependents must also be residents to be eligible for coverage. The health ministry announced the new card program in May 2011, after a review showed there were up to 9.1 million B.C. CareCards

in circulation. The total population of B.C. is 4.5 million. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the new card is designed to comply with B.C.'s information and privacy law, which restricts how personal data can be used and shared. That means ICBC and police have no access to medical files, and hospitals and medical offices have no access to driving records.

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Planning the Relay for Life begins all over again

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By Lori Bradish Relay for Life Organizer

t all started with the return of a volunteer favour. For a number of years I organized the local half marathon race. As with any event like this it takes an army of volunteers to run. Being avid runners my friend Tannis and her husband Pete volunteered to help register participants for the race three years ago. Of course, being a good friend, I said I would return the volunteer favour. Tannis is a cancer survivor. A close mutual friend tells me she is the longest surviving bone marrow transplant recipient in Canada. Her experience led her to the Relay for Life event when she moved to Fernie. And she led me to the Relay for Life committee when I wanted to return the favour. For the past two years I have been responsible for organizing the entertainment during the Elk Valley’s Relay for Life. What I found while doing this job, besides my stereotypical take on artist types, was that the people around our committee table are as diverse as you can get. Some are older than me, some younger. Some have first-hand knowledge, some have recent experience. But all have a common thread – being touched either from a distance or very closely by cancer. For me it was my dad, my cousin, my uncle, old friends and new acquaintances –

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more than all my fingers and some toes. So besides the opportunity to open myself up to new people, and a chance to honour my family and friends, the drive for me to work with the committee is to create awareness. Knowledge is power. The more people know, the more information that is made available, the better everyone’s chance is to fight back. Funds raised from society events like the Relay for Life are key

in providing that education. Others around the committee table have different motivations. It’s awesome that they have taken their experiences and channeled them into helping co-ordinate this event. Our table is large, there are plenty of chairs and we would certainly welcome more help in our effort. Starting soon I’ll be back on the email trail cajoling all the local

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RCMP REPORT Friday, December 28

• In Sparwood at 5:59 p.m. a fight between two women was reported. When police arrived one woman was on the scene, she was intoxicated and in breach of court ordered conditions. • In Sparwood at 7:23 p.m. harassment was reported. • In Fernie at 9:27 p.m. a car fire was reported in Fernie. The file is under investiga-

tion and is being treated as arson.

Saturday, December 29

• In Sparwood at 5:08 a.m. unwanted guests were reported to have kicked in the door of a residence. When the homeowner confronted them, they fled. • In Fernie at 10:27 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Elko at 11:08 a.m. there was a

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motor vehicle accident. • In Sparwood at 2:24 p.m. a pickup was reported for running a four-way stop. No licence plate was obtained and the vehicle was not located. • In Elko at 2:26 p.m. a vehicle slid into the ditch. No injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 3:42 p.m. there was a single vehicle accident when a vehicle hit a snowdrift and rolled.

No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 6:43 p.m. police were informed of a road rage incident when an individual was almost ran off the road. Both parties were at fault.

Sunday, December 30

• In Sparwood at 8:25 a.m. a possible assault was reported. Further investigation revealed there was no assault. • In Fernie at 8:49 a.m. there was a

report of lost property near the Coal Creek area. • In Fernie at 10:36 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident near the tunnel. No injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 12:42 p.m. there was a single vehicle rollover. No injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 1:16 p.m. a vehicle was reported for passing on double solid lines. The vehicle was

The incident is still under investigation.

not located. • In Sparwood at 5:50 p.m. trucks loading snowmobiles near Corbin were partially blocking the road. When police arrived, all the vehicles were gone. • In Fernie at 8:03 p.m. a fight was reported in the arena. Upon police arrival the fight had dissipated. • In Elkford at 11:59 p.m. a domestic assault was reported from the day before.

Monday, December 31

• In Fernie at 7:30 a.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported to be blocking the road. • In Fernie at 7:44 a.m. a jacket was reported as stolen from a hotel. The property was later recovered. • In Elko at 9:55 a.m. a vehicle hit a deer. No injuries were reported.

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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

with the intention of starting a newspaper business. The Free Press is still in the same lot, on Second Avenue. He then went east to buy the plant and stock necessary to build a first class newspaper and job printing office, returning late in November of the same year. The railway was then in

office. It was in this shack that all the equipment was unpacked, the cases were laid and the first type set for The Free Press. It was also home to the editor and his family for quite a few weeks, in the dead of winter, as hotel accommodation was hard to come by in the early days of Fernie.

operation but no station or freight shed had been built. When all the materials and equipment he had ordered finally arrived, it was thrown out of the train and dumped into two feet of snow. The first home of The Free Press was in a 12 foot x 12 foot rough board shack, in the rear of the present

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, January 17, 2013

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(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

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Committed to community The places where we work are also where we live. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Teck is proud to support our local minor hockey teams and the volunteers who make them a success. Teck has five coal mines in the Elk Valley that produce coal for making steel used in everything from cars to bridges to the blades on skates. Find out more: www.teck.com

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MINOR HOCKEY WEEK JANUARY 11 TO 20, 2013

ELK VALLEY MINOR HOCKEY President’s Message 2013

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When I am asked to put together a “President’s Message” for minor hockey week, I look back to my own experiences with my family, the teams they have played with, the trips we have gone on, and the games and practices. This year, I collected stories from the minor hockey community. I put up poster boards in the Sparwood and Elkford arenas, and invited players and parents to share some of their minor hockey memories. Here are some of my favourites:

• It was my first year coaching and my son was on the team. When he scored his first goal, I started yelling and jumping up and down on the bench, tears pouring from my eyes. I was so proud of him! He really did not know what to do, so he simply skated back to center ice for the next face off… but with a huge smile on his face. I will never forget that moment!! • Scoring my first goal • The overall team improvement from beginning to end of season. Followed up by positive feedback from happy parents. • Almost scoring my first goal! • Seeing our kids in their suits and ties before every game at Provincials in 2010. The intensity and “Team” that they were. • Hugh Twa day in Elkford • Watching kids play a sport you taught them to do • Teamwork that goes beyond the ice. The players hang out at school together. Road trips with the families are so much fun. Bonding with the hockey moms. How the players look up to their coaches. It’s great to have a “hockey family”. • Staying at Fairmont Hot Springs for a tournament – the kids would jump out of the pool, roll around in snow, and hop back in the pool. • Watching kids score their 1st goals. • If your son or daughter ever gets a chance to go to a Provincial Championship you will see how proud kids can be. The kids from our championship team in 2010 were a treat to watch in terms of the respect they showed for the event and all of the participants. Winning helped too. I have many fond memories just like these. If your family is not involved in minor hockey, I encourage you to give it a try – it will feed a lifetime of family experiences that you will never forget. ~ Kevin Atherton President Elk Valley Minor Hockey

FERNIE MINOR HOCKEY President’s Message 2013

nother hockey season is well underway and it’s great to see the kids out on the ice! For those folks out there starving for some hockey with the NHL lock out, head to your local rink. It’s pretty heartwarming to see the game is alive and well right where it should be in Minor Hockey!!

We are so proud of the achievements of all of our players, and are excited to celebrate Minor Hockey week. Hockey is and should be fun!

Minor Hockey in Canada has depended on the great support of our volunteers and community sponsors. I would like to thank the Executive members, coaches, managers, officials and parents of our association. Thank you to our business community for your support, jersey donations, raffle and tournament prizes. We couldn’t manage without your generosity and the time you commit to the kids! The vast number of teams contacting our association who want to come to play hockey in Fernie speaks volumes about our association and our community! Fernie rocks!!

We welcome feedback and input from our stakeholders. We are always looking for ways to improve and we hope to get more kids out playing hockey. There are programs and bursaries which we can help folks access if support is needed. Visit our website at www.fernieminorhockey. net for contact information or speak to any executive member.

Happy New Year and best wishes for 2013 from myself and all of the Executive members of Fernie Minor Hockey!

~ Tracey Kelly, President, Fernie Minor Hockey Association

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2012/13 Elk Valley Wild - Pre-Novice

2012/13 Elk Valley Wild - Novice

Back Row: Erick Haugo, Taylor Smuin, Nathan Newlove, Brayden Holberton, Aiden Roach, Mason Benoit, Ayden Wells, Finlay Tobin Front Row: Isobel Mirosevic, Addison Charest, Blaine Trischuck, James Fiset, Kacie Corkle, Owen Rybachuk, Adam Latka Coaches: Scott Latka, Scott Holberton Missing: Jason Wells, Joe Smuin, Matt Roach

Back Row: Carson Tennant, Garet MacDonald, Gavin Sammartino, Tatum Kipnik, Gracie Beranek, Bobby Beranek, Brady Chala, Stewart Kelly, Logan Head, Brayden Baher Front Row: Levi Norgate, Dhruv Joshi, Sage Charest, Mataya Canlas, Teddie Mudry, Kyler Bolton, Rowan Kipnik, Lane Ogden Coaches: Mike Chala, Jamie Sammartino, Blaine Beranek Missing: Mike Ogden, DJ Kipnik

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Meet the players!

2012/13 Elk Valley Wild - Sparwood Atoms

2012/13 Elk Valley Wild - Elkford Atoms

Back Row: Kaleb Kilford, Pyper Gandner, Emily Gandner, Justis Ruta, Nick Mirosevic, Ethan Olden Front Row: Simon Smith-Burness, Jordan Webber, Jeremy Dowling, Branden MacNaughton, Kade Dyck, Portia Eldaun Coaches: Simon MacNaughton, Pat Burness, Alex Eldaun Missing: Sean Olden (Coach)

Back Row: Alex Streeter, Kyle Klein, Brady Clowe, Jaylene Abrosimoff, Brandon Riddell, Evan Smuin, Mateausz Zwolak, Vanessa Smithies Front Row: Tavin Quast, Domenic Durban, Gabe Dobson, Kyle Sliworsky, Annabelle Scott Coaches: Jerry Sliworsky, Bob Klein, Keith Streeter

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Meet the players!

2012/13 Elk Valley Wild - Pee Wee House

2012/13 Elk Valley Wild - Pee Wee Rep

Back Row: Dalton Reid, Austin Norgate, Pierce Potyok, Jayden Young, Davyn Ayres Front Row: Konrad Thummerer, Sam Rybar, Robert Grabas, Dawson Wells, Ben Durban Coach: Roman Rybar Missing: Shawn Potyok, Jason Wells

Back Row: Jared Hutchinson, Justin Scarpelli, Colton Hutchinson, Cody Perrott, Nick Mitchell, Noah Kramer, Bowen Arola Front Row: Cory Caldwell, Joshua Lee, Lewis Benoy, Jake Beranek, Chase Rayman Coaches: Kevin Hutchinson, Jamie Sammartino, Blaine Beranek Missing: Dave Beranek (Coach)

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Back Row: Evan Pumphrey, Corey Scott, Dakota Ingham, James Bohn, Kris Wert, Levi Strom, Brayden Thompson, Trevor Broad, Jacen Ricjards Middle Row: Donovan Gostick, Donovan Smithies, Hayden Syrja, David Gold, Dylan Atherton, Cruz Canlas, Dion Arola, Kyle Haugo Front Row: Andre Pelletier, Dylan Steen Coaches: Jeff Scott (Asst. Coach), Mike Richards (Trainer), Ken Syrja (Asst. Coach), Neil Smithies (Coach)

Back Row: Cassandra Thummerer, Jasmine Benoy, Jessica Hutchinson, Hailey Bodie, Brielle Pelletier, Nicole Klein, Kelli Klein Front Row: Taylor Marchi, Madison Allen, Morgan Klein, Cameron Bilodeau, Jennifer Banks, Kennedy Allen Coaches: Duane Allen, Chrissy Malley, Glen Banks, Barry Marchi

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Meet the players!

2011/12 Elk Valley Wild Midget - Male

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Back Row: Tyler Atherton, Broden Ungaro, Bradley Bridgewater, Adam Doka, Erik Zuffa, Thomas Hopkins, Colby Burns, Tyler Wray Front Row: Braiden Noble, Jared Willett, Sawyer Ward, Evan Morrissette, Jake Runzer Coaches: Vaughn Willett, Kevin Atherton, Ron Wray, Top Hopkins

Back Row: Luke Laison, Jackson Radkie, Ethan Kallies, Matthew Dies, Blake Goldade, Joshua Klassen, Joshua Kellies, Felix Craig Dumba, Ryan Sotski, Nolan Mertz Front Row: Jesse Larson, Braxton Hertz, Hailey Magliocco, Manraj Saini, Finnigan Hofer, Jaxson Mille, Rhys Williams, Ethan Sutherland, Dane DeMarchi, Austin Marasco, Sawyer Samycia

2012/13 Novice Jr. Ghostriders Back row: Jacob Brown, Jack Halley, Cassie Boehm, Hayden Grabas, Trey Hobbs, Rhys Baker, Isaac Pumphrey, Owen Johnson, Anna Loewen Middle Row: Austin Dixon, Kaitlyn Loney, Bronson Hertz, Cole Dudley, Landon Kubos, Remy Lessard, Seth Rogers, Kolya Zanozin, Tom Medlicott Front Row: Riley Helgren, Ethan Doehle, Nolan Magliocco, Ty Marasco, Sileena Laible, Mattias Larsen, Logan Pomerantz, Owen Mertz Coaches: Kevin Marasco, Shane Laible, Bill Johnson Missing: Lucas Olson, Kelly Bannatyne, Kyra Doehle

2012/13 Fernie Atoms one Junior Ghostrider

Back Row: Alexander Johnson, Breaden Helgren, Logan Mitchell, Belle Boehm, Sam Goodison, Jake Lampman Front Row: Drayten Desjardins, Eirk Hurley, Carter Loney, Dylan Baker, Brendan Skead, AJ Bernemann, Julien Pike-Stewart Coaches: Bill Johnson, Doug Mitchell

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Meet the players! Top cookie dough seller

his year’s top cookie dough seller was Gavin Sammartino. Gavin sold 31 boxes of cookie dough to raise funds to support our minor hockey program. In the picture, Gavin is being presented with a $100 gift certificate for our “Wild Wear” clothing line from Elk Valley Minor Hockey Association President Kevin Atherton.

2012/13 FERNIE ATOMS TWO JUNIOR GHOSTRIDER BACK ROW: Cole Hutchinson, Maia Cocciolo, Dawson Hutchinson, Anton Loewen FRONT ROW: Bo Hutchinson, Jimi Cocciolo, Tyler Palmer, Connor Will, Remy Gris, Liam Samycia COACHES: Mark Palmer, Vince Cocciolo MISSING: Nathan Savage, Elliott Burt, Zachary Perreault

e currently have 31 carded officials in the Elk Valley, including 18 under the age of 18, from all three communities. Most enjoy the game and see it as an opportunity to make a few dollars while staying active in Canada’s game. 8 of those officials are first year officials. Some of the skills developed as an on-ice official include teamwork, dispute resolution, conditioning, dedication, decisiveness, and commitment. This will be the third straight season that an Officials Jamboree has been organized in Cranbrook. The Elk Valley has sent 13 officials over the previous two seasons to overwhelming reviews.

EVMHA also schedules older officials to “shadow” the younger officials to aid in their development. The senior official plays no part in the calling of the game, but supports the three on-ice officials by offering suggestions on positioning, signals, anticipation, reading the play, proper procedures and alternative dispute techniques.

Elk Valley Minor Hockey

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Our Elk Valley Officials

OFFICIAL of the year

Nicole is our first female Official of the Year, and very deserving of the honour. This is Nicole’s second season as a referee, she began officiating to learn the game from a different perspective; as well as earning money. One of the biggest lessons that she has learned is to respect not only the officials, but the game. Nicole loves officiating, and especially watching the game from a different

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perspective. Her love of hockey started early and she recognized being an on-ice official as a way to become very involved, as well as earning money as a part time job. For her efforts, Nicole will receive a brand new whistle, gift card to A&W, ticket to a future Ghostriders game, ad in the Free Press and a BIG Thank you for her hard work and dedication. Great Work Nicole!

Upcoming WHL Officials experience in Cranbrook will be Wed Jan 23rd

Criteria to be chosen as the Official of the Month is as follows: The monthly award will be based on enthusiasm, positive attitude, being a leader in and out of the referee room, and not necessarily the official with the most number of games completed each month. Should an official receive a written evaluation and incorrectly apply a rule, then they will not be considered for that month’s award. This will place increased emphasis on knowing the rules to avoid disqualification. The decision each month will be made by the referee-inchief and referee co-coordinator. Every year, Minor Hockey associations across Canada lose 10,000 officials. Let’s support our officials. ~ Dwight Kerkhoven Referee

Here are some of the Elk Valley officials taking a break from the fun of the Referee Jamboree in January.

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Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2013 and the 2012 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2013 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption estimates. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. See dealer for additional EnerGuide details. Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ‡, § The First Big Deal Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after January 3, 2013. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. •$19,998 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E+CL9) only and includes $8,100 Consumer Cash Discount. $19,998 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package (22F+CLE) only and includes $2,000 Consumer Cash Discount. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See participating dealers for complete details. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2013 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package\2013 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package models to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Auto Finance and Ally Credit Canada. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Examples: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2013 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $19,998/$19,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $115/$115 with a cost of borrowing of $3,823/$3,823 and a total obligation of $23,821/$23,821. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. §2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,395. 2013 Dodge Journey Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,595. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ≠Based on R. L. Polk Canada Inc. January to October 2011 Canadian Total New Vehicle Registration data for Chrysler Crossover Segments. ^Based on 2013 Ward’s Middle Cross Utility segmentation. ¤Based on 2013 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). 2013 Dodge Journey SE 2.4 L 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.5 L/100 km (38 MPG) and City: 10.8 L/100 km (26 MPG). TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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