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Fernie’s French speaking community increased by more than 40 last week when students from Montreal arrived for their part of the French exchange program at Fernie Secondary School. Fernie Secondary French Immersion grades 7, 8 and 9 take part in the exchange, which kicked off with a welcome dinner for families and school officials on Sunday evening. Fernie’s Mayor, Mary Giuliano, also attended.

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Horror smash leaves driver in critical condition By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he driver of a truck that collided with a jackknifed semi on Highway 3 Sunday night is in critical condition in hospital. The collision happened about 3 km west of Sparwood near the

Olsen Overpass around 6 p.m. Sunday night. A semi travelling westbound jackknifed and collided with another semi travelling eastbound. The driver of the eastbound semi suffered serious injuries and was flown to the Foothills hospital in Calgary. He is a man in his 60s

from the lower mainland. The other driver was not hurt. East Kootenay traffic services are now trying to piece together what caused the incident, but Sgt. Will Thien from the Elk Valley RCMP said the road conditions were poor at the time. “The visibility was limited and

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Elementary kids get creative for Pink Shirt Day By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

All photos by N. Liebermann

ith this year’s Pink Shirt Day just around the corner, children at Isabella Dicken Elementary School had some tiedye fun last Thursday. With a little help from his mom, grade three student Trey Hobb brought in all of the necessary supplies so that all of his classmates would have a pink shirt to wear on February 27. Pink Shirt Day, aka Anti-Bullying Day, is held during the last Wednesday of February. Originally started as a protest

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against a bullying incident at a Nova Scotia high school, students across Canada wear pink to take a stand against bullying. Trey’s mom explained that after getting teased for wearing a home made pink shirt last year, Trey wanted to make sure that all of his classmates participated in Anti-Bullying Day, happening on February 27. “We made his shirt with pink food colour-

ing because we didn’t have a pink shirt. He came to school on Pink Shirt Day, he took his jacket off, and the first thing that happened was he was bullied,” said Trish Crawshaw, Trey’s mom. “I explained to Trey that luckily he could take that pink shirt off and his bullying worries were over, because he doesn’t have to wear that shirt again. But there are kids who are getting bullied all the time about anything;

being too fat, too skinny, wearing the wrong clothes, or having glasses or braces. “So Trey and I took it upon ourselves to buy everybody the supplies to make a pink shirt.” With plenty of white shirts, fabric dye, rubber gloves, and elastic bands at the ready, the kids in Trey’s grade three and four split class had a blast creating their very own pink shirts.

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Sizzling their way to provincials By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he Elk Valley Wild Bantam Rep hockey team was sizzling hot dogs at the weekend to raise money for a trip to Provincials in March. The hot dog sale outside Overwaitea in Fernie on Saturday and Sunday meant the team, made up of kids from all over the Elk Valley will be getting a shot at the title at provincials March 16 to 23 in Houston, B.C.

From left: Parent volunteers Tim Speager, Rosalie Atherton, Sharon Strom, Kristine Hovind-Pelletier, and Pierre Pelletier. Players Dakota Ingham, Dylan Atherton, Levi Strom. Photo by A. Treharne

Have a voice in the future of Fernie By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he City of Fernie is revamping the Leisure Services Master Plan and it needs the help of Fernie residents. The plan was last updated in 2004 and it guides the City’s decision making when it comes to recreational programs, services, and facilities. Leisure services covers everything from the community centre, arena, and pool, to parks, playgrounds, and community trails. The update process relies heavily on community input and will include public open houses, as well as interviews with key users of Fernie’s parks and facilities. The hope is that the revised plan will reflect the values and needs of the community, and provide the City with direction for managing and developing

Fernie’s leisure services over the next 10 years. “We want an opportunity to engage residents to tell us what they desire as far as programs and services and facilities go,” said Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services. “Based on the engagement that we have from them, it will allow us to start putting the pieces in place to evolve our programs, build new facilities, or make decisions about current facilities.” The City has hired LEES and Associates, a landscape planning and design firm, to guide the development of the Master Plan. Currently gathering information and assessing the needs of the community, the company will be in Fernie on February 26 to meet with key community groups and organizations. They will then host a facilitated open house on February 27 to give residents the chance to have

their voices heard. “That’s an opportunity for citizens to drop in and share their knowledge, or their desires and expectations, with the consultants,” remarked Mertz. “The public consultation part is mega important because I don’t want this document to sit on a shelf. I want it to be meaningful, I want it to have realistic expectations, so we can actually use it.” LEES and Associates will take the feedback they receive at the open house, along with background information provided by the City, and bring back their initial recommendations at a second open house in the spring. A final document is expected to be presented to council by the end of June. The revised plan will clearly outline what, when, where, and how recreation facilities and services will be

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wedneSday february 27th, noon at the Chamber building We are looking for 3 spots to be filled for directors Free lunch (sponsored by Overwaitea). Please call the chamber to reserve your seat.

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The RDEK’s Draft 5-Year Financial Plan is open for public comment

Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult The Black Box by Michael Connelly City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin The Husband List by Janet Evanovich Scenes From Early Life by Philip Hensher

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implemented, constructed, financed, and maintained. Mertz commented, “The plan might change, this is a living document, but at least we can communicate outwardly to the community, that this is what the City is planning.” He went on to say, “The overall goal is to get some direction. If we do our consultation properly and really get what the people want, then we can put that into a plan. We get what the people desire, we get council to endorse that as the direction we want to go in, and then we get a plan that can work in that direction.” Fernie residents are invited to share their ideas at the open house on Wednesday, February 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop In Centre. The City has also set up an online survey that can be accessed at www.fernie.ca.

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Copies of the 5-Year Financial Plan are available at our Cranbrook RDEK office, are available on our website www.rdek.bc.ca and can be mailed to you. The comment period closes February 25, 2013. Get a copy of the Plan and let us know what you think.

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A splashing good time

New doctors welcomed

Australian couple Dr. Deena Case and Dr. Mike Stuckey are Fernie’s newest physicians. Photo by Mary Giuliano By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

Sparwood residents enjoyed an afternoon of free swimming at the Sparwood Pool and Leisure Centre on Friday. Photo by N. Liebermann By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

lk Valley families enjoyed an afternoon of free swimming thanks to donations from Teck Coal. In celebration of B.C.’s first ever Family Day,

Teck sponsored free public swims at the Fernie Aquatic Centre, Sparwood Pool and Leisure Centre, and Elkford Aquatic Centre on Friday. With no school in session, residents in all three communities came out to swim, play, and spend an afternoon with family.

wo new doctors got a warm Fernie welcome on February 1. A potluck dinner was held at the Seniors’ Centre to welcome a husband and wife team, Dr.

Deena Case and Dr. Mike Stuckey, who will be sharing one position. The couple are from Australia and will be here for two years. They have two young sons, Arden and Isaac, and will be working out of the Sparling East Medical Centre. Both

will work in surgery and obstetrics and one will also practise anesthesiology, after being recruited by Interior Health and Dr. Michaels. The two doctors said they are happy to be here and look forward to getting to know the community.

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Fernie Child Care Society receives provincial funding By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Fernie Child Care Society has received an $11,600 Community Gaming Grant from the B.C. government. “The Fernie Child Care Society is extremely thankful to be receiving the Community Gaming Grant,” said MariePierre Castonguay with the Fernie Child Care Society. “The contribution will greatly assist the society in fulfilling its mandate of providing affordable, quality child care to the families of the Fernie area.” Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett presented the grant to society board members and employees on February 8.

“We are happy to announce the allocation of the Community Gaming Grant funds to the Fernie Child Care Society,” stated Bennett. “This nonprofit society, formed by parents in the Fernie area, is a sustainable solution for young families to access quality day care. Their work is integral to strengthening our community and we are proud to support them in any way we can.” Community Gaming Grants give non-profit organizations the opportunity to apply for provincial gaming revenues. Throughout 2011 and 2012, the B.C. government distributed a total of $135 million in gaming grants to eligible community programs and services across the province.

From left: Brooke Dehnke, Early Childhood Educator, Edison McCabe, Renee Letourneau, Early Childhood Educator, Mary Giuliano, Mayor of Fernie, Roberta McCabe, Henry McCabe, Bill Bennett, Kootenay East MLA, Agestin Gyorki, Jikke Gyorki, Fernie Childcare Society board member, and in front, Taylor Ashmore and Sophia Arcoite. Photo by N. Liebermann

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The City of Fernie has retained LEES + ASSOCIATES - Landscape Architects and Planners to undertake development of the City of Fernie Leisure Services Master Plan. The completed Plan will be a comprehensive long range planning document designed to provide direction for managing and developing parks and recreation facilities, programs, infrastructure, resources, and investment over the next 10 years. The Master Plan process will provide a plan that reflects the values and needs of the community. LEES + Associates wishes to receive input from those served by

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Workshop tackles bullying By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he Canadian Red Cross is holding a bullying prevention workshop in Fernie and Elkford. The workshop, called ‘Beyond the Hurt,’ is for any parent, coach or adult who works with children and youth, to help develop a better understanding of the issues behind bullying and learn how to develop and implement successful prevention strategies. “For too long, bullying has been dismissed as a normal, harmless part of growing up,” explained facilitator Jodie Parker. “But something that causes longterm misery and deeply scars so many lives cannot be dismissed as just ‘kid stuff.’ The solution isn’t simple but there are ways to help young people make better choices and stop the cruelty and the suffering.” The six-hour workshop will be held on two evenings, Tuesday, February 26 and Thursday, February 28 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the College of the Rockies in Fernie. It will be also be held on Saturday, March 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Elkford Community Conference Centre. If you would like to participate in the Beyond the Hurt workshop, contact Jodie Parker at jodieparker22@hotmail.com.

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Parks Playgrounds Sports Fields Arena Curling Rink Community Centre Aquatic Centre Dirt Jump Park Max Turyk Trails Skateboard Park Splash Park

We’re planning for the future and we want to hear from you!

OPEN HOUSE February 27, 2013 Fernie Senior Citizen Centre 6:00-8:30 pm

Public Survey

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the City of Fernie Leisure Services Department. Public meetings will be scheduled at two intervals of the process and all are invited to participate. The next scheduled public meeting will occur on February 27, at the Seniors Centre. Details are available on the City of Fernie website, or by contacting Leisure Services. An on-line survey has also been developed to gather public feedback and is available at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Fernie_Leisure_ Services. This survey is open to all City of Fernie residents.

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by Angela Treharne

You might not think leisure services are important to you. You don’t use the pool or ice rink, so that’s all there is, isn’t it? You might be surprised to realise that leisure services encompasses a whole lot more that just an arena and swimming pool. Leisure services covers everything from the community centre, arena, and pool, to parks, playgrounds, and community trails. Every time you catch a hockey game at the community centre, that is because of leisure services. Every time you take your dog to the park, pick up a book from the library, ride your bike on the trails, take your child to the playground, get some air at the mountain bike park, enjoy an hour of drop in curling, visit the seniors drop-in centre, or have a leisurely free game of disc golf, that is because of leisure services. This community is so lucky to have such great facilities, and we should all be so proud of the thriving arts and culture scene, and all the sports and recreation options we have here, but the City needs to know that residents are getting what they want. The City of Fernie is in the process of revamping its leisure services plan, and needs community input to make sure they are giving residents what they need. Perhaps you would like to see more signage on the trails, more places to let your dog off leash, another playground or a mini golf course. How about some art around town, maybe more murals or sculptures representing Fernie’s history? Whatever you want to see in Fernie, there is no point just complaining to your friends because it’s not available to you, tell the City, and you just might actually get it! There is an open house on February 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre to give residents the chance to have their voices heard. Or just fill out the online survey at www.fernie.ca up until March 8. Sometimes it feels as if the needs of the community are not acknowledged, but this is a real opportunity to be heard, so make sure you take advantage of it and exercise your right to have a say in how your tax dollars are being spent. Fernie is already way ahead of many towns in terms of facilities, let’s keep it that way.

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Letters to the Editor Blame owners, not breeds I would like to reply to the letter from Heather Dean in the issue of The Free Press entitled “Why choose a pit bull?” I want to start by saying that I too was once against pit bulls, thinking that they were all “unpredictable dogs” who’s only purpose in life was to fight. Then I started seeing a woman who had a pit bull, and my opinion of them totally changed. Emma the pit bull was five when I met her, at the physical prime of her life, and right up until she passed away last summer of cancer, I never saw her display signs of unprovoked aggression to either another dog or person. In fact, our biggest problem when walking Emma was other dogs approaching her, exactly like what happened to Heather Dean, and instigating an encounter with her. Ms. Dean might be surprised to learn that Emma was exactly like her Portuguese water dog, she would do anything to avoid a fight. What I would really like Ms. Dean to consider is that the reason she had that unpleasant encounter in Elkford was not that she encountered a pit bull, but that she encountered an irresponsible dog owner. We have to negotiate irresponsible drivers every time we’re on the roads, and unfortunately irresponsible dog owners are also a part of our world. The reason Ms. Dean knows what to expect from her dog is not that it is a Portuguese water dog, but rather that she is a responsible dog owner. If she had been fortunate enough to have met Emma she would have known a friendly, intelligent and obedient dog, who just happened to be a pit bull.

We are opposed to the proposed rezoning application by 0816595 BC Ltd. There is no consideration being given to the wildlife in the area. The property immediately across Dicken Road from White Spruce Park has been dedicated as an elk sanctuary. The elk have their calves in these bottom fields every year, then move up onto the hills. It makes no sense to build a subdivision in their already hindered corridor, it's bad enough there. One of our new neighbours has left their garbage out on more than one occasion, and they have had a bear. They seemed to find it amusing with no regard to the extra habituation said bear now has to people and garbage. Now add 37 more potential neighbours. Aside from the fact there is no proposed source of water for this possible subdivision, the strata fees which were mentioned in the letter from the RDEK will have to be implemented to deal with the sewage issues. "Strata Fees" and "affordable housing" do not belong in the same sentence. This property is bordered by Baldrey Creek and Bean Creek, with Bean creek being the source of water for White Spruce Park. Even the thought of the remote possibility of contamination from sewage, be it from a leaking holding tank, or a pumping accident, needs to be taken into serious consideration. Continued on page 7

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The people who have actually lived here for any length of time can also tell you what the run off situation is here in the wet weather, with little springs in this hillside turning into torrents. These springs have caused many issues in the trailer park in the past, and disturbing this hillside could potentially cause a slide. The next issue is Dicken Road, a secondary road that is barely maintained. We are lucky to see a new layer of asphalt when the road is broken down to almost gravel, which is the situation now. People try to enjoy walking their dogs, riding their bikes, pushing their kids in strollers, jogging, horseback riding, with an already fairly heavy traffic stream. All the potential construction traffic and the increased traffic flow in general will definitely impact people's enjoyment of their laid back life style out here. It is also my

understanding that the roads and streets in this potential subdivision will be under the care of the Ministry of Transport (Mainroad). The maintenance of the streets in West Fernie or the road down into Cokato will attest to the MoT's ability to look after these outlying areas. The reason there is no longer any affordable housing available in Fernie is because a lot of home owners did not like what they could see coming with the ski hill expansion, and they sold, and they sold high, and sold to a lot of seasonal people. There is still no guarantee that these proposed lots will be sold to locals, and in my mind, these lots will not be what many would consider to be affordable. Valerie and Randy Kmiecik Fernie

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K - 12 EDUCATION... with MLA Bill Bennett 1. More than 500 new teachers, over 400 new special education assistants, and smaller class sizes are the direct result of the Learning Improvement Fund. The first $60 million in LIF funding was allocated to school districts this past fall. 2. The Aboriginal completion rate rose to 56.4 per cent in 2011-12 and there are now record numbers of Aboriginal students completing high school. A strong education will help ensure all students have the skills for the one million job openings expected in British Columbia over the next decade. 3. Labour unrest and withheld services in the last school year was unfair to students and parents and a new bargaining round starts again this spring. Government has offered to negotiate a 10 year contract to bring peace to our schools. The BCTF insists it isn’t interested. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

The Loblaw’s Helping Hands program at Extra Foods donated to the Salvation Army Food Bank in Fernie recently. (Left to right) Ann Zweerink (owner/operator Extra Foods), Shelly Robertson, Rhonda Hardy and Lt. Kyla McKenzie from the Salvation Army. Submitted photo

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250-423-6389 • 250-423-1436 2 Manitou Road, Fernie

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Starting Friday, February 22 to Thursday, February 28

Identity Thief

Escape from Planet Earth 3D

Gangster Squad

Rated: 14A 6:45 & 9:00 pm Rated: G 7:00 pm ONLY Rated: 14A 9:00 pm ONLY 3:00 pm Matinees on Saturday & Sunday - $6.50 per person

321 2nd Avenue in Historical Downtown Fernie 250-423-7111

Visit www.ferniemovies.com for more info. Call 250-423-3132 to book.

General

Senior

Family

$10.00

$8.00

$29.00

3D MOVIES

Classes Work Space Paper Crafting Mini Albums Home Decor

BOOK THE ARCADE FOR YOUR NEXT AFTERNOON OR EVENING PARTY!

Child (12-)

$2.00 Extra $6.50

BC & NARSA HD Certiﬁed

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RADIATORS LTD.

“For all your cooling or heating requirements come on over and see the professionals Bus - 250.425.6413 at Mangled Radiators Ltd!” Cell - 250.425.5283 Answering service after hours

COMPLETE RADIATOR SERVICE INDUSTRIAL TRUCK & HEAVY EQUIPMENT * Automotive * Gas Tank Repairs

PHONE: (250)423-5805 9839 ELK STREET

Box 1767 * Aluminum Welding * Steam Cleaning Sparwood, BC SERVING THE MINING & LOGGING INDUSTRY SINCE 1982 V0B 2G0

Around the Valley

Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service. Please send an email to customerservice@thefreepress.ca or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.

Mondays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:30am to 9:15am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure 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- Dominoes 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 • 6:00pm – Bridge Fernie Seniors Drop In 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 • 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 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 • 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Wednesdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:30am to 9:15am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Fernie Memorial Arena • 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 • 5:00pm to 6:00pm- Preschool Drop In Hockey, Sparwood Leisure 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 11:30 am – Sparwood Seniors Drop In 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 9:15 am- Aqua Blast Fernie Aquatic 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 • 7:00pm to 8:15pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion • 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 8:00pm to 9:00pm- Teen/Adult Swim Elkford Pool

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

UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 21

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Uganda Presentation by Cindy Corrigan (Telling Their Story), Fernie Library, 7:00pm Fernie Mountain Film Festival, Community Centre, Fernie Junior Freeski Competition, Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie Skating Club Carnival, “Time Warp”, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:00pm Fernie Nordic Society Community Race, Fernie Golf Club, Registration 9:30am Baynes Lake Winter Festival, Glenn Sandburg Memorial Park, starts at 11:00am Fernie Skating Club Carnival, “Time Warp”, Fernie Memorial Arena, 1:00pm Elkford Council Meeting, 6:00pm Sparwood Council Meeting, 7:00pm Fernie Council Meeting, 7:00pm “Square-Foot Gardening” Seminar, Baynes Lake Hall, 7:00pm Parent Power Free Workshop, Fernie Chamber of Commerce, 7:00pm Pink Shirt Day (Make some noise against bullying) Family Literacy Program (Free), Hosmer Community Centre, 9:00am-11:00am Fernie Leisure Services Public Consultation, Seniors Drop In Centre, 6-8:30pm English as a Second Language (Free), IDES Library, 7:00pm-9:00pm Developing Skills for Success in the Workplace (Free), Max Turyk School, 7:00-9:00pm Sparwood Chamber of Commerce AGM, 12pm

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Mayor Giuliano awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

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The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) selected Mayor Giuliano to receive a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in honour of the contributions she has made to our community and to all of Canada. FCM chose her to receive this distinction for her exemplary efforts to make our community a great place to live. It recognizes the important role municipalities – and their elected leaders – play in ensuring our prosperity and high quality of life

Pay Your Annual Utilities by February 28th and Save!

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

The 2013 annual Utility charges for single family dwellings and residential strata units are set out below. A 5% discount is available if the full year is paid no later than February 28, 2013.

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

Single Family Dwelling - Fernie 2013 Annual Utilities (water/sewer/garbage) If paid by February 28, 2013

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226

Single Family Dwelling – West Fernie 2013 Annual Utilities (water/garbage) If paid by February 28, 2013

Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

Residential Strata Unit - Fernie 2013 Annual Utilities (water/sewer) If paid by February 28, 2013

Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3) Phone: 250-423-2254

$629.52 $598.04 $410.04 $389.54 $559.80 $531.81

SAVE $31.48 SAVE $20.50 SAVE $27.99

If you are thinking ahead to warmer days and entertaining the possibility of an outdoor dining area this summer contact:

Please contact City Hall at 250 423.6817 or cityhall@fernie.ca for more information.

Leisure Services Master Plan Public Consultation OPEN HOUSE

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

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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.*

Check Out our great selection of swimsuits and goggles

Mon & Wed Limited Space in Main Pool 4:30 - 7:00 pm Tues 4:30 - 5:30 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

Water Fit Classes Active Fit

Mon /Wed 8:30 to 9:15 am “New” Aqua Blast Fri 8:30 to 9:15 am

Sat - Sun Public Swim 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Water Slide Hours Mon - Fri 4:00 - 6:00 pm Sat & Sun 3:30 -8:00 pm

*Try our different and fun Water Fit workout *

Gentle Fit

Tues/Thurs/Fri 10:30 to 11:15 am

$2.50 Swim 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm Daily.

www.fernie.ca * 250 423 4466 ext. 0

February 27, 2013 Fernie Senior Citizen Centre (552 3rd Avenue) 6:00 – 8:30pm

Businesses interested in operating an Outdoor Patio on a City public right-ofway this summer season are encouraged to submit an Outdoor Patio Application as soon as possible. Applications must be received no later than March 15th and are evaluated on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis.

The 5% discount is also available for business and all other classes of Utility accounts.

For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911

Monday

Outdoor Patio Applications

PUBLIC SURVEY www.fernie.ca February 11 – March 1, 2013 http://www. surveymonkey.com/s/ Fernie_Leisure_Services

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: cam.mertz@fernie.ca 250 423-4466 ext. 225

Development Properties for Sale

Ghostrider Subdivision 13 Kutenai Road Serviced CS-1 Commercial (Backs onto Dicken Road) (27.62m x 61.37m lot – 0.1684 ha)

City of Fernie Planning Department 250 423-6817 or visit www.fernie.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 the Fernie Chamber of Commerce under the terms of a partnering agreement pursuant to S. 21 of the Community Charter for the provision of municipal services, being the annual municipal celebration of Griz Days to be held March 1 – 3, 2013, providing for payment by the City to the Chamber of Commerce the sum of $15,000.00 for the services described in the agreement.

28 Manitou Road Serviced C-Hwy (Highway Commercial) (Irregularly shaped lot comprising 0.1853 ha)

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.

Based on a recent appraisal the asking prices for these lots have been substantially reduced. For more information please contact Jim Hendricks, CAO at 250423-6817 or visit www.fernie.ca

Jim Hendricks Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer

This is the second of two notices, dated this 21st day of February, 2013.

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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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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers) Monday, February 25, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, March 4, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, March 18, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Water Smart Ambassador Program As a part of the Water Smart Initiative, Columbia Basin Trust has developed the Water Smart Ambassador Program for implantation by participating local governments throughout the Basin. This program will support individuals to make the link between information and action by providing residential landscape and irrigation system assessments. Student Employment Opportunity

Looking for a Lawn Assessment?

If you are working towards or have completed post secondary education and you have a passion for the environment and the desire to make a difference, we have an opportunity for you. For more information on the program, the Job Speciﬁcations or how to apply, please see our website www.sparwood.ca.

Our Water Smart Ambassador will be starting in May. To book an appointment, check back here for the phone number or send and email now to watersmart@Sparwood.ca. Looking for more information on this or other Water Smart Programs? Visit www.Sparwood.ca/watersmart.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE

RECREATION DEPARTMENT WINE PAIRING COURSE

Sunday March 3, 2013 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Always wanted to host a wine and cheese party? Now’s your chance to pair wine with cheese and wine with chocolate! Keeping things local we will enjoy ﬁve BC wine pairings and learn the basics for your pleasure. We will cover general guidelines for pairing and share a few simple recipes to wow your guests! Registration: $40.00

SPIN CLASS

January 14 - March 7, 2013 Monday & Wednesday 12:00 – 12:45 pm or 7:15 - 8:00 pm or 8:15 - 9:00 pm Thursday 9:00 - 9:45 am or 6:00 – 6:45 pm or 7:00 – 7:45 pm Class Fee: $7.00 per class or $70.00 for an 11 class punch card Join this 45 minute athletic, cardiovascular, fun class; the ultimate calorie burner. Start pedaling and let’s go as the music takes you on the ride of your life using different speeds and intensities. Go at your own pace and enjoy a group exercise session full of motivation and sweat. Bikes can be booked 48 hours in advance of the class you wish to attend. Have your own Trainer? Personal Spin Trainers welcome! Please advise your attendance and drop in with own Trainer $5.50 per class, call 250-425-0552 to book.

SENIOR’S FITNESS

Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30 am Senior Citizen’s Drop In Centre

Have fun and move to the music! This group exercise class is designed to help older adults maintain their cardiovascular health, strength and ﬂexibility. Whether you are a veteran to the gym or a newcomer we welcome you to come out and enjoy the beneﬁts of working out in a group setting. Cost: $2.00 Drop-in

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PARKS AND GREENBELT WORKERS The District of Sparwood is looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals who will be employed for the summer by the District of Sparwood to work as summer parks and greenbelt workers beginning May 6, 2013 to September 6, 2013. The rate of pay is in accordance with CUPE Local 2698 Collective Agreement. All applications including cover letter, resume, and proof of enrolment must be received by the District of Sparwood Municipal Office on or before 4:00 pm Thursday, March 28, 2013. The ‘hat’ draw will be conducted on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. All successful applicants will be contacted following the draw. Applicants should be aware that work performance with the District of Sparwood will be considered for future employment. Only students who have been enrolled on a full time basis in high school or a post secondary institution during the 2013 Winter/Spring term and are intending to return to school in the fall are eligible for these positions. Student application forms, including the proof of enrollment, are available at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue or at the Sparwood Recreation Department, 367 Pine Avenue or on the District website at www. Sparwood.ca. Proof of enrollment form must be signed by the school Registrar’s Office. Preference will be given to post secondary students. All successful applicants will be required to have a valid driver’s license with a Class 5 or a minimum of a Class 7N or Class 7L. Applicants’ address must be the same on their Drivers License as mailing address or permanent address in Sparwood. Any eligible applications received after the close date, will be automatically put on the bottom of this list as well as any who are unable to start employment on May 6, 2013. Questions can be directed to the Sparwood Municipal Office at 250.425.6271 or be emailed to mtomera@sparwood.ca .

2013 RAIN BARREL ART CONTEST & SILENT AUCTION

For the 2nd year in a row the District of Sparwood has partnered with the Sparwood Arts Council in an effort to reduce water consumption and promote the arts. Rain barrels are often seen as characterless and boring. We aim to transform this normally drab outdoor feature into a masterpiece for the garden and we need your help to do this! Invitations to paint or sponsor a rain barrel are now being extended to all businesses and members of the public. STEPS TO PARTICIPATE 1. Buy a Rain Barrel – Some are currently available at Alpine Lumber, right here in Sparwood! 2. Paint the Rain Barrel – Find an artist or even an employee that will paint the barrel for you. 3. Send the following information to Rose Sharma (sharmar1@shaw.ca) before April 5th: • 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. Once we have your information, we will send you a Silent Auction Sign-Up Sheet to display beside your barrel so you can start collecting bids right away! Bids will be collected until the end of Arts & Culture Week (April 21-27, 2013). 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!

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

Land Held for Resale

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013

Price Listing January 2013 In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of the following land by sale, subject to an Option to Purchase agreement. Civic Address

Legal Descripton

Apartment Residential (Map 1) Alpine Way

Lot 258, DL 3512, PL 14725

Neighbourhood Commercial (Map 2) Balmer & Caribou

Lot B, DL 3512, PL 14706

Neighbourhood Commercial (Map 3) 94 Deerborne

Lot 9, DL 3512, PL 14726

Service Commercial (Map 4) 13 Bear Paw 17 Bear Paw 19 Bear Paw 21 Bear Paw 2 Bear Paw 6 Bear Paw 8 Bear Paw 10 Bear Paw

Lot C, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot E, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot F, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot G, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot H, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot I, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot J, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot K, DL 8965, PL NEP91179

Property Size (Acres)

Zone

List Price

Estimated Total to be Development paid to District Cost Changes (excluding HST)

3.960

R-4

$209,000

$41,433

$250,433

0.770

C-3

$85,000

$3,864

$88,864

0.739

C-3

$68,800

$3,708

$72,508

0.229 0.331 0.343 0.289 0.476 0.144 0.157 0.150

C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2

$42,500 43,900 44,900 41,900 49,900 30,000 32,100 31,000

$1,896 2,745 2,847 2,399 3,946 1,195 1,300 1,248

$44,396 46,645 47,747 44,299 53,846 31,195 33,400 32,248

The sales are subject to conditions of a sales agreement and are generally as outlined below: 1. An offer must be for an amount not less than the Council approved List Price; 2. An offer must include a 10% deposit; 3. An offer must be submitted on the District of Elkford form; 4. The contract of purchase and sale requires that the purchaser enter into an Option to Purchase agreement that will be registered at the Land Titles Office. The Option to Purchase agreement must require that the purchaser complete a building on the Property for the use as authorized in the Zoning Bylaw, by December 31 in the year that is no more than three years after the acceptance of the offer. If a building is not completed as required the District will have the right to repurchase the property within ten years from the date of registration of the option at the Land Titles Office. * All sales subject to sales agreement including building requirement. For more information, please contact: Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Officer District of Elkford 250.865.4000 PO Box 340, 816 Michel Road info@elkford.ca Elkford BC V0B 1H0 www.elkford.ca

Development Zones Apartment Residential Service Commercial Neighbourhood Commercial

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 at: 6:00 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013, Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road. Intent of Bylaw: To regulate the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within the District of Elkford pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. Background:

In the spring of 2011, the District commenced the review of a number of development bylaws with the intent of fully updating these bylaws to conform to the District’s new Ofﬁcial Community Plan that was adopted in May of 2010. The proposed Zoning Bylaw received multiple reviews from the District of Elkford Council, the Bylaw Review Working Group, and Council’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee. In addition, an Open House was held, where staff was available to answer any questions from the public. The Zoning Bylaw received its ﬁrst two readings during the January 28, 2013 Regular Council meeting. Following the Public Hearing the bylaw will be submitted for the third reading and adoption on March 25, 2013.

Location:

Municipal Wide

Owner:

District of Elkford

Applicant:

District of Elkford

The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 14, 2013 to March 4, 2013 at the District of Elkford Ofﬁce, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC and on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca. If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 pm, March 4, 2013 to District of Elkford P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 info@elkford.ca All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing.

R-4 C-2 C-3

Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Curtis Helgesen Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer

Mark your Calendar! Winter in the Wild February 15 – 17, 2013

Event Schedule Friday, Feb 15th

Torch Light Parade Light up your Snowman contest Fireworks

Saturday, Feb 16th Pancake Breakfast Hockey Day in Canada Snow Ball Tournament Sled & Skating Party Paint Ball Sleigh Rides Coffee House/Craft Fair Story Time Turkey Toss

Sunday, Feb 17th Toonie Swim Preschool Pizza Party & Dance

Subject to change without notice See ﬂyers for times and details

We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits:

Water Smart Ambassador Seasonal For more information: www.elkford.ca

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • February 25 Regular Council Meeting @ 6:00 pm

These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits:

Deputy Director Protective Services For more information: www.elkford.ca

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, February 21, 2013

RDEK Public Hearing Notices BYLAW 2432 & 2433 Lake Koocanusa Official Community Plan & South Country Zoning Bylaw

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering a new Official Community Plan and an extension of the South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw to cover the Lake Koocanusa area located within Electoral Area B. The Official Community Plan is a long-term strategic planning document that will establish policies for land use in the Lake Koocanusa area. The Zoning Bylaw is a regulatory document that assists in limiting incompatible neighbouring land uses and provides certainty to land development opportunities. Bylaw No. 2432 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Koocanusa Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2432, 2013”. Bylaw No. 2433 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2320, 2011 – Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2013 (Lake Koocanusa / RDEK)”. A public hearing will be held at:

Grasmere Pioneer Hall Old Grasmere School Road Grasmere, BC Monday, February 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A, Electoral Area B, and Electoral Area C. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

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New funding program for the Elk Valley By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

brand new f u n d i n g program will support initiatives that provide socioeconomic benefits to the Elk Valley. Columbia Basin Trust has committed $200,000 a year for the next three years to go towards the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds (EVCDF) program. An EVCDF Committee will oversee the program and will be led by Chair Mary Giuliano. The committee is made up of Regional District of East Kootenay Elk Valley Directors Lois Halko, Dean McKerracher, and Mike Sosnowski, along with community

members Dan Savage, Michael Hepher, Troy Tobin, and John Baher. “We held our first meeting earlier this month and one of our first steps was

Fernie. “The RFP will be available within the next couple of months and we expect the plan preparation to take about six to eight months.”

“What makes this program unique is that it is aimed at valley-wide projects as opposed to community specific ones. I believe this gives us a wonderful opportunity to work collaboratively toward common goals for the valley as a whole.” Mary Giuliano EVCDF Chair and Mayor of Fernie

to authorize the preparation of a Request for Proposal to prepare the Elk Valley Community Priorities Plan,” explained Mary Giuliano, EVCDF Chair and Mayor of

After a consultant is hired, community consultation will be the next key step in researching and developing a Priorities Plan. The plan will identify the priorities

of the Elk Valley and outline criteria to help select or develop projects. “What makes this program unique is that it is aimed at valley-wide projects as opposed to community specific ones,” said Giuliano. “I believe this gives us a wonderful opportunity to work collaboratively toward common goals for the valley as a whole.” The EVCDF Committee is a standing committee of the Regional District of East Kootenay. The RDEK will administer and operate the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds program in accordance with the contribution agreement between Columbia Basin Trust and the RDEK.

For more information, contact Matt Gunn, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email mgunn@rdek.bc.ca.

BYLAW 2426 Bylaw Amendment - Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by 0816595 BC Ltd. to amend the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zone designation of the subject property to facilitate subdivision into 37 residential strata lots, one residential acreage and one large vacant lot. The subject property is located on Kmiecik Road and is shown on the attached map.

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Bylaw No. 2426 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 63, 2012 (Kmiecik / 0816595 BC Ltd.)” will amend the zone designation of the subject property from RR-8, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to RS-1, Single Residential (Urban) Zone, RR-2, Rural Residential (Small Holding) Zone and PG-2, Parks and Recreation Zone. A public hearing will be held at:

Fernie Family Centre 521 - 4th Avenue Fernie, BC Monday, February 25, 2013 at 4:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and the City of Fernie. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0306, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email tvandewiel@rdek.bc.ca.

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Jaffray helps Kelly

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ELK VALLEY Libraries

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he Jaffray community has been rallying together to support their neighbour who needs a double lung transplant, raising over $18,000 to help her. Kelly Guenther has Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a condition in which the body does not make enough of a protein that protects the lungs and liver from damage. The condition can lead to emphysema and liver disease. This causes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, (COPD). “It’s totally irreversible,” said Guenther. “I need a double lung transplant to save my life now.” While she has had this condition for most of her life, Guenther spent many years being misdiagnosed before a doctor found the real cause of her illness seven years ago. “They would tell me I had panic and anxiety. I told them they would panic too if they couldn’t breathe.” The procedure will take place at the University Hospital in Edmonton. Guenther has just learned that she has been accepted for a six-week physiotherapy regimen that she must undergo to strengthen her body for the operation. After the operation however, she will need to stay in Edmonton for three to six months to recover. “They are very strict about having someone there with me,” said Guenther. “My husband’s work will accommodate him as much as they can, but he may have to leave from time to time.” Because of the extended stay in Edmonton, Rick Lightburn, Guenther’s father, said that the family could use any funds possible to help. While the operation and anti-rejection drugs

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Mike and Kelly Guenther.

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should be covered, the accom- give Guenther the precious time modations and possibly some needed to watch her grandchilother medical costs will come dren grow up. out of the family’s pocket. For more information, or to On February 10, residents make a donation, contact Diana of Jaffray and the surround- or Wade Lightburn at 250-429ing area gathered at the Jaffray 3582 or email them at wlightHall for a lasagne dinner and burn@skcmail.ca a live and silent auction, with the proceeds going to help Guenther ’s family. Items up Caffeine, a drug...really? for auction included Yes, caffeine is considered a stimulant drug. A stimulant increases the functioning of the central nervous system, packages put including the brain. In BC, approximately 61% of together by adults ingest caffeine. Although coffee and tea are local busicommon, caffeine is also found in chocolate, cola, and nesses, artists energy drinks. The benefits of caffeine include alertness and residents and ability to concentrate. However, too much caffeine, who donator a sensitivity to caffeine, can result in uncomfortable ed valuable side effects such as; headaches, anxiety, stomach upset items to help and diarrhea.

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So, being aware of your body’s response to caffeine is beneficial. As with any drug, there are situations when avoiding, or limiting, is best. It is best to avoid caffeine consumption with alcohol, during physical exercise, for children, while pregnant, mental health concerns and for those with low iron levels. Information obtained from Centre for Addictions Research BC (2008) Learn about… Caffeine. Retrieved from http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/images/ caffeine.pdf

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Y A S D 2 Z 0 I 13 R G is coming up!!

March 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Friday March 1st

12noon-4pm- Extreme Griz Competition at 3pm- Free Brewery Tours at Fernie Brewing Fernie Alpine Resort, advance registration required call 250-423-6868 Company call to reserve 250-423-7797 6:30pm- Griz Days Parade down Second 6-10pm-CP Station Square Street Party! Avenue, theme- ‘Light up the Night’ (Downtown Fernie by the Arts Station) - Griz Days Most Wanted arrests & bailouts - Live Music by Coal Creek Boys - Refreshment Garden 19+ - Concessions - CP Rail Jam preliminaries hosted by Commit Snow & Skate sponsored by CP Rail

Saturday March 2nd 10am-3pm- Wild Nature Tours Snowshoe Geocaching, sign in at Wildsight ofﬁce891 2nd Ave. 10am-4pm- Griz Days Craft Fair at the Community Centre entrance by Griz Pin -Extreme Griz pancake eating contest at 11am -Baby Griz Crawl at 12 noon

7:00pm -2013 Grad ‘Fun Fair’ Fundraiser at Elks Hall 7-10pm-CP Station Square Street Party! (Downtown Fernie by the Arts Station) - Kids Griz Dress Up and parade walk hosted by PT the Clown - Live Music by 60Hertz - Live Music by Flatline - Fireworks Display to the Black Eyed Peas song ‘Light up the Night’ - Crowing of Extreme Griz winners - Refreshment Garden 19+ - Concessions - CP Rail Jam Finals hosted by Commit Snow & Skate sponsored by CP Rail

Sunday March 3rd

1:00pm- Raging Elk Dummy Downhill Race 12noon-6pm- 14th Annual Classic Canadian Street Hockey Tournament, back at Fernie Alpine Resort For more information, check out of Park Place Lodge, advance registration required, visit the pub to register. Food & our facebook page Refreshment garden available www.facebook.com/grizdays2013 Est. 1898

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The Salvation Army food bank will receive proceeds from The Most Wanted fundraiser as well as a portion of the Griz Pin sale proceeds Friends for Friends will be selling hot chocolate donated by Teck to raise money for their organization, as well they will receive money from the Most Wanted Fundraiser.

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ANTHONY GARDNER

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Position: Defense Games Played: 49 Hardy, Points: Games Played:00 Points:00 Hometown: Port BC23 Goals: Assists: 17 Goals:00 Assists:00 Height:6 6’0” Weight: 200 lbs Penalty Minutes: 80 Minutes :00 Stepbrothers Fave Movie:

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Position: Defense Games Played: Nelson, 35 Points: Hometown: BC 14 Goals: 6’1” 5 Weight:Assists: Height: 178 lbs9 Penalty 22 The Hangover Fave Movie:Minutes:

MATT CARR

Position: Defense Games Played: 44 Points: 36 Goals: 10 Assists: 26 Penalty Minutes: 58

JOEL BURGESS

Position: Forward Games Played: 41 Points: 12 Goals: 5 Assists: 7 Penalty Minutes: 77

AUSTIN HIRANO

Position: Centre Games Played:Whistler, 52 Point: Hometown: BC 9 Goals: Height:6 5’9” Weight:Assists: 155 lbs3 Penalty Minutes: 15 Inception Fave Movie:

On Like U Fac s ebo o

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Position: Defense Games Played: 39 Points: 4 Goals: 0 Assists: 4 Penalty Minutes: 36

t Take-ou or Delivery

DYLAN ROBERTSON

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Providing “Fresh Fernie Experiences” for over 14 years!

Position: Forward Games Played: 37 Points:BC17 Hometown: Cranbrook, Goals: Height:10 6’0” Weight:Assists: 190 lbs7 Penalty Minutes: 131 Fave Movie: Anchorman

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Position: Forward Games Played: 36 Points: 34 Goals: 17 Assists: 17 Penalty Minutes: 102

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Position: Forward

Games Played: 37 Points: 27 Goals: 7 Assists: 20 Penalty Minutes: 28

Position: Forward Games Played: 18 Points: 6 Goals: 3 Assists: 3 Penalty Minutes: 103

TYLER GONZALES

Position: Forward Games Played: 52 Points: 40 Goals: 9 Assists: 31 Penalty Minutes: 72

RT RICE

Position: Forward Games Played: 47 Points: 18 Goals: 7 Assists: 11 Penalty Minutes: 69

JOSH MCKISSOCK

Position: Forward Games Played: 43 Points: 51 Goals: 16 Assists: 35 Penalty Minutes: 87

DEREK CHUDYK

Position: Forward Games Played: 44 Points: 8 Goals: 2 Assists: 6 Penalty Minutes: 27

CONNOR LOWE-WYLDE

Position: Forward Games Played: 20 Points: 13 Hometown: Salmon Arm, BC Goals: 10 Assists: Height: 5’10” Weight: 160 lbs3 Penalty Minutes: 83 Slap Shot Fave Movie:

Lets Go ‘Riders Lets Go!! GOOD LUCK

JACOB MACLACHLAN

Est. 1898

Position: Defense Games Played: 37 Points: 16 Goals: 3 Assists: 13 Penalty Minutes: 17

BRAEDEN MONK

Position: Forward Games Played: Calgary, 50 Points: Hometown: AB 56 Goals: 21 Assists: 35 Height: 6’2” Weight: 185 lbs Penalty Minutes: 33 Fave Movie: Miracle

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AARON NEUFELD

Position: Forward Games Played: 48 Points: 15 Goals: 5 Assists: 10 Penalty Minutes: 44

JEFF RAYMAN

Position: Defense Games Played: 49 Points: Hometown: Lundbreck, AB10 Goals: 35’11” Weight: Assists: Height: 178 lbs7 Penalty Minutes: 86 Slap Shot Fave Movie:

SIMON HORLICK

Position: Defense Games Played: 43 Points: 17 Goals: 4 Assists: 13 Penalty Minutes: 21

CHRIS SOLECKI

Position: Goaltender Games Played: 38 Lake, GAA: 2.88 Hometown: Burns BC SV% .912 SO: Height: 5’11” Weight: 165 lbs2 Wins: 24 Losses: 12 Anchorman Fave Movie:

PIERCE DUSHENKO

Position: Goaltender Games Played: 17 GAA: 2.85 SV% .908 SO: 1 Wins: 11 Losses: 4

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Est. 1898

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ANTHONY GARDNER

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Position: Defense Games Played: Nelson, 35 Points: Hometown: BC 14 Goals: 6’1” 5 Weight:Assists: Height: 178 lbs9 Penalty 22 The Hangover Fave Movie:Minutes:

MATT CARR

Position: Defense Games Played: 44 Points: 36 Goals: 10 Assists: 26 Penalty Minutes: 58

JOEL BURGESS

Position: Forward Games Played: 41 Points: 12 Goals: 5 Assists: 7 Penalty Minutes: 77

AUSTIN HIRANO

Position: Centre Games Played:Whistler, 52 Point: Hometown: BC 9 Goals: Height:6 5’9” Weight:Assists: 155 lbs3 Penalty Minutes: 15 Inception Fave Movie:

On Like U Fac s ebo o

Mountains of toppings and an avalanche of taste

The Difference is Taste

WILL LIGHTFOOT

Position: Defense Games Played: 39 Points: 4 Goals: 0 Assists: 4 Penalty Minutes: 36

t Take-ou or Delivery

DYLAN ROBERTSON

Go Riders Go

Providing “Fresh Fernie Experiences” for over 14 years!

Position: Forward Games Played: 37 Points:BC17 Hometown: Cranbrook, Goals: Height:10 6’0” Weight:Assists: 190 lbs7 Penalty Minutes: 131 Fave Movie: Anchorman

Gift certificates and Gluten Free Crusts Available. • Thin, Regular or Whole Wheat Crust • Build Your Own Pizza

652 2nd Ave (250) 423-6916

DYLAN ROTA

Position: Forward Games Played: 36 Points: 34 Goals: 17 Assists: 17 Penalty Minutes: 102

DEREK GEORGOPOLOUS

• 36 Toppings & 9 Sauces Open at 4:00 pm

Position: Forward Games Played: 50 Points: 38 Goals: 22 Assists: 16 Penalty Minutes: 34

• Awesome Lasagna • Salads, Wings & More... • $12.00 Pizza Every Tuesday!

Call for Daily Specials

250-423-0007 592 - 8th Avenue, Fernie, BC

GOOD LUCK

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BEN PRIMEAU

JOSH KLUCK

Position: Forward

Games Played: 37 Points: 27 Goals: 7 Assists: 20 Penalty Minutes: 28

Position: Forward Games Played: 18 Points: 6 Goals: 3 Assists: 3 Penalty Minutes: 103

TYLER GONZALES

Position: Forward Games Played: 52 Points: 40 Goals: 9 Assists: 31 Penalty Minutes: 72

RT RICE

Position: Forward Games Played: 47 Points: 18 Goals: 7 Assists: 11 Penalty Minutes: 69

JOSH MCKISSOCK

Position: Forward Games Played: 43 Points: 51 Goals: 16 Assists: 35 Penalty Minutes: 87

DEREK CHUDYK

Position: Forward Games Played: 44 Points: 8 Goals: 2 Assists: 6 Penalty Minutes: 27

CONNOR LOWE-WYLDE

Position: Forward Games Played: 20 Points: 13 Hometown: Salmon Arm, BC Goals: 10 Assists: Height: 5’10” Weight: 160 lbs3 Penalty Minutes: 83 Slap Shot Fave Movie:

Lets Go ‘Riders Lets Go!! GOOD LUCK

JACOB MACLACHLAN

Est. 1898

Position: Defense Games Played: 37 Points: 16 Goals: 3 Assists: 13 Penalty Minutes: 17

BRAEDEN MONK

Position: Forward Games Played: Calgary, 50 Points: Hometown: AB 56 Goals: 21 Assists: 35 Height: 6’2” Weight: 185 lbs Penalty Minutes: 33 Fave Movie: Miracle

Go Fernie 250-423-7719

Sparwood 250-425-7772

AARON NEUFELD

Position: Forward Games Played: 48 Points: 15 Goals: 5 Assists: 10 Penalty Minutes: 44

JEFF RAYMAN

Position: Defense Games Played: 49 Points: Hometown: Lundbreck, AB10 Goals: 35’11” Weight: Assists: Height: 178 lbs7 Penalty Minutes: 86 Slap Shot Fave Movie:

SIMON HORLICK

Position: Defense Games Played: 43 Points: 17 Goals: 4 Assists: 13 Penalty Minutes: 21

CHRIS SOLECKI

Position: Goaltender Games Played: 38 Lake, GAA: 2.88 Hometown: Burns BC SV% .912 SO: Height: 5’11” Weight: 165 lbs2 Wins: 24 Losses: 12 Anchorman Fave Movie:

PIERCE DUSHENKO

Position: Goaltender Games Played: 17 GAA: 2.85 SV% .908 SO: 1 Wins: 11 Losses: 4

1-855-278-EKSS(3577) www.eastkootenaysecurityservices.ca EKSS@ mail.com

We were there.

(Celebrating 115 years of serving the Elk Valley.)

Go!

Covering the Fernie Ghostriders since the beginning, 1991

Est. 1898

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PJB Crane Services Ltd.

Where customer

SERVICE & QUALITY meet without compromise

Servicing the Elk Valley

Good Luck in the Playoffs!!

Box 1917 Sparwood, B.C. V0B 2G0 (250) 425-2713 (Shop) (250) 425-2718 (Fax)

120 1492 Hwy. #3, Fernie • 250-423-9211 1.888.423.9211 • www.fernieford.com

Make Fernie Proud

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2013 Playoff Run Photo by Pam McSkimming

Good luck Ghostriders! 1702 9 Ave Fernie, BC (250) 423-5380

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Fernie’s castle is revealed after a long awaited makeover By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

well-known downtown Fernie building has been given new life. The freshly renovated Castle on First has been redeveloped into condominiums and commercial space, and after years of construction, is finally ready to be revealed. Originally built as a warehouse for the Coal Creek mine, the building went on to serve as a tire shop before falling into disrepair. Longtime Fernie resident Heiko Socher purchased the building in 2007 with the intention of giving it a complete overhaul. “It was just a framed structure when I bought it,” said Socher. “It turned out

to be a much bigger project than I anticipated. It has taken two years longer than I thought it would.”

“I’ve been very involved in Fernie development, but this will be my last project I think.” Heiko Socher Developer

Fast forward to today, after years of engineering, design, and construction work, Castle on First is almost ready to open its doors. The building now houses three luxury condos on the upper floors and a large commercial space on the

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Castle on First has been redeveloped into luxury condos.

The original building was previously used as a tire shop.

main floor and basement. While the space has all the modern amenities a buyer could want, Socher did his best to keep the building’s history in mind. He remarked, “We incorporated as much of the old material here as possible.” The original owner of what is now Fernie Alpine Resort, Socher has had a hand in many different projects that have helped the community evolve. “I’ve been very involved in Fernie development, but this will be my last project I think,” he commented. “It’s been a challenge, but I’m happy we’re at the stage we’re at now.” Socher hopes to sell the condos and has plans to lease out the commercial space once it is complete.

Photo by N. Liebermann

Program brochures and application forms are available online at www.basinculture.com, or call CKCA at 1.877.505.7355 or email wkrac@telus.net. Deadline for applications is March 8, 2013, or March 22, 2013, depending on the program.

Administered and managed by: P.O. Box 103, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7 1.877.505.7355 wkrac@telus.net www.basinculture.com

Submitted photo

Est. 1898

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In Fernie at 2:11 a.m. RCMP attended to an intoxicated person downtown. The individual was taken to the hospital and issued a ticket for urinating in a public place.

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was called and the individual was taken to the hospital. • In Fernie at 2:43 p.m. a hit and run was reported. No plate was obtained. • In Elko at 3:47 p.m. there was a report of a possible dog poisoning. The complainant’s dog came back home shaking and vomiting. Blue liquid, which was suspected to be Drano, was seen in the area. Police are looking for information from the public on any tips about this incident. • In Fernie at 8:48 p.m. an ‘open liquor in public’ ticket was issued. • In Sparwood at 9:45 p.m. police attended to a domestic dispute. No criminal offence took place and the people involved were separated. • In Sparwood at 9:46 p.m. a cell phone was reported stolen. • In Sparwood at 9:52 p.m. there was a report of a pos-

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sible impaired driver. No licence plate was obtained and the vehicle was not located. • In Sparwood at 11:13 p.m. a complainant reported a truck was leaking liquid on the highway. Members attended the area and could not locate signs of spilled liquid. The vehicle was not located.

Thursday, January 17

• In Sparwood at 12:02 a.m. police responded to a domestic assault. One person was charged with assault. • In Fernie at 3:37 a.m. police attended to a domestic dispute. Alcohol was involved. • In Sparwood at 6:46 a.m. a residential panic alarm was received. Police attended and no one was home, but the door was unsecured. • In Fernie at 7:31 a.m. a complainant reported a possible plane down.

Search and rescue, and the military were deployed. An extensive search was made in the area it was reported and nothing was found. There were no other reports from flight centres of any missing planes in the area.

In Fernie at 8:40 a.m. a motor vehicle was taken without the owner’s consent by a known family member. Thursday January 17

• In Fernie at 5:58 p.m. a wallet was found and turned in. • In Elkford at 6:56 p.m. a single motor vehicle accident occurred when a vehicle hit a deer.

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• In Sparwood at 12:13 a.m. a train operator passed and witnessed a group

of youths climbing on railway equipment. When members attended the youths were gone. • In Fernie at 8:57 a.m. harassment was reported. • In Elkford at 11:30 a.m. there was a theft from three vehicles, all left unlocked. • In Roosville at 12:26 p.m. there was a report of harassment between neighbours. • In Elkford at 12:30 p.m. a vehicle was reported to have been gone through overnight. It was left unlocked, and loose change was missing. • In Hosmer at 4:22 p.m. a missing person was reported. Police investigated and it was a runaway teen. She was located safe and sound. • In Hosmer at 4:51 p.m. there was a report of a disturbance where two people were pushing each other onto the road.

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Sports Riders playoff schedule By Dave Hamilton Publisher

he Fernie Ghostriders head into the playoffs with a game against Columbia Valley Rockies in the first round. The Fernie Ghostriders ended the regular season with 74 points which earns the team first place in the Eddie Mountain Division and second in the KIJHL behind the Castlegar Rebels. The Riders had a tough night with a 2-1 win Sunday for their final regular season game against the Columbia Valley Rockies. The Riders started the game with a shortened bench and Solecki in net but the game started getting ugly from the mid point of the first period. Solecki made 10 saves on 10 shots in the first but was replaced by backup Pierce Dushenko in the second and third periods. Pierce Dushenko had one of his best nights saving 21 of 22 shots with the one goal completely out of his reach. By the end of the third period the Ghostriders only had 10 players rolling two lines with many players out mainly for precautionary reasons. The big turning point in the game was a five-minute penalty to Derek Chudyk, which the team played mostly in the Columbia Valley Rockies’ zone. This was done with big efforts by Tyler Gonzales and Connor Lowe-Wylde who seemed to dominate the play all night. With two minutes left in the third period, still tied at one, Will Lightfoot got two minutes for high sticking which led to a bad giveaway from ex-Fernie Ghostriders’ top scorer Brendan Burge to Fernie's captain Josh McKissock for a shorthanded breakaway goal with less then four seconds left in the third period. Playoffs start on Saturday, February 23 against Columbia Valley Rockies. All games start at 7:30 p.m. See page 20 for the full schedule.

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reat team and individual performances by Fernie Secondary skiers and snowboarders resulted in an overall win for both teams at the 2013 East Kootenay Alpine Zone Championships on February 13. Over 125 young athletes from seven different schools in the region attended the event, competing in giant slalom and ski/board cross races. The Falcons took first place in four out of the six categories: girls ski team, boys ski team, girls

snowboard team, and girls snowboard team board cross. A few standout Fernie competitors qualified for provincials with their individual performances; Montana Andreola came in second and Thea Gimard took third place for the girls’ giant slalom, with Kyle Maclean placing second for the boys’ giant slalom race. The Fernie Falcons ski and snowboard teams are now switching gears and will spend the next few weeks hard at work practising and fundraising in preparation for the The FSS snowboard team. From left: Easton Elia, Olivia Roberts, provincial championships in Leoni Lauscher, Thea Gimard, Shacarra Orr, Shaylynn Johnson, Celeste Hart, and Hudson Malmas. Submitted photo Smithers, B.C. this March.

Wapiti Family Fun Day results By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

apiti Ski Club was excited to once again offer ‘Wapiti Family Fun Day’ on February 9 to the residents and visitors of Elkford. There were four main events – Powder 8’s, Slalom,

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Downhill races and a Rail Jam – as well as the Snow Snake Search for kids under nine and the Bike Find event. Activities ran from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. with a fundraiser barbecue for the volunteer ski patrol. Raffle items for the Family Fun Day

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he Fernie Mountain Film Festival is back for another year. Taking place this weekend, the seventh annual small town festival will entertain audiences with adventure-filled films for three nights at the Fernie Community Centre. The festivities kick off this evening with Local Film night, giving Elk Valley natives a chance to show off their movie making skills. Friday night’s feature film is Congo: The Grand Inga Project. Watch legendary kayaker Steve Fisher and his team battle the Congo River in their attempt to be the first explorers to survive the Inga Rapids. Hold on to your seat as they navigate Central Africa's maddening politics and face their worst fears while accomplishing the greatest challenge of their lives. Come back on Saturday night to experience Where the Trail Ends. The feature film tells the story of the world's top free-ride mountain bikers as they trek around the

world in search of the biggest and most insane terrain. The cast of colourful characters attempt the most progressive and ambitious mountain biking while learning about new cultures and pushing themselves to their limit. Both Friday and Saturday evenings will also include a variety of short films, jam-packed with action and inspiration. A new addition to this year’s festival is the Fernie Mountain Social. With the community centre doors opening at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, festival goers are welcome to come early to enjoy tasty snacks from a variety of Fernie restaurants, as well as beverages from Fernie Brewing Company. Keeping in mind audiences of all ages, be sure to bring the whole family to Saturday afternoon’s free Kid’s Fest, happening at 4 p.m. The films will begin all three evenings at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Straightline, online, or at the door. For the full festival lineup and more information visit www. Congo: The Grand Inga Project is the Friday night feature film showing at 7 p.m. at this weekend’s ferniefilmfestival.com. Fernie Mountain Film Festival.

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Fernie’s fashionable are getting creative needs volunteers to help with the running of the event, including the setup, decorations, fashion show coordination, hosting, etc. If you’re interested in getting involved in this popular community event, please contact info@earthdayfernie.ca. If you’re creative, or fashion-minded, start designing your fabulous outfit for the show. Participants are encouraged to design clothing using materials that would otherwise be thrown out, recycled, or

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ernie fashionistas rejoice! It’s nearly time for the wildly popular Trashy but Flashy Fashion Show again. Now in its seventh year, the Trashy but Flashy organizers are calling out to all community members to start getting creative. Earth Day celebrations, including the Fashion Show, will take place on Monday, April 22 at the Fernie Community Centre. The organizing committee

otherwise discarded. We’ve seen a milk jug cap dress, coffee bag wedding gown, cassette tape flapper dress and a foil tuxedo. The only limit is your imagination. Keep up to date by checking out www.earthdayfernie.ca. The full schedule of events will be posted there over the next month. Application forms for the Trashy but Flashy Fashion Show will be available online soon.

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Rocky Mountain Elementary students know science By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ocky Mountain Elementary School (RMES) in Elkford held their annual science fair last month. The primary science fair on January 23 featured eight projects and 10 students participated from grades 1, 2, and 3. The five top projects received a ribbon. Winners were Eddie Chamberlain and Maria Jeneau (Water Fun), Declan Cook and Celtie-Rae Auger (Fancy Flowers), Quintin Haagsman (Lava Lamps), Samantha Sutton (Air Pressure) and Taylor Smith (Facts Chicken and Their Eggs). The intermediate science fair on January 24 had 76 students participating. There were 61 projects. The top five of each class (grades 4,5, and 6) received ribbons. Winners were Volcanoes (Levi

Rice) and Steam Engines (Justice Merrill and Hayley Kniert) in grade 4. Bubblebrains (Vanessa Smithies), Processing Coal (Gracie Beranek and Annabelle Scott), Submarines (Michiel Spittael), Nessie-Fact or Fiction (Erin Mills) and Solar Energy (Tanner Barclay) in grade 5. Building a simple Motor (Davin Ayres), Squeaky Clean (Tessa Alexander), No Nose, No Taste (Sydney Hubbard and Taylor Kniert), Fungi (Connor Ashbridge) and Batteries That Make "Cents" (Logan Griffin) in grade 6. Parents were welcome to view all of the projects in the afternoon. Awards were presented by Karen Alexander, Science Fair Coordinator and Ms. Shirley McGale, Principal of RMES. All participants are invited to attend the Regional Science Fair in Cranbrook next month.

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Mayor’s update

Addressing the community’s concerns By Mary Giuliano Mayor of Fernie

here are only 21 months left in this council’s term to accomplish the many goals being established during strategic planning. A lot of concerns have been expressed over snow removal. Our workers do a good job with the equipment available. It is difficult to clear the entire town in one day when a snow event happens. Weekends are more difficult as fewer workers are on duty due to financial constraints and lack of manpower. Making changes to allow for more workers and equipment means increasing the snow removal budget presently at half a million dollars. It’s also difficult to do a good job of clearing the streets when vehicles are parked. Please con-

tact the City to find out when alternate days are for moving vehicles to the different side of the street for snow clearing. There has been a lot of negative comment regarding the small lot subdivision which came about to allow for more affordable housing. Most of the homes built on these small lots are not deemed affordable however a modular home would allow for home ownership at a reasonable price range. The City owns 30 buildings, some of which are in need of repair. A facilities master plan will be conducted to address these issues. Some people are asking why council meetings are no longer televised. The person doing the filming resigned and as the city doesn’t have the equipment needed until an investment is made they will remain untele-

vised. This isn’t due to council not wanting this action but to the length of time it takes for the process to make such an action happen. As mayor I continue to attend workshops, seminars, meetings and events. I answer all emails and phone calls and do my best to find solutions to concerns but sometimes it is difficult to do so. Regardless, I appreciate all correspondence and want to thank everyone for all comments. Jim Hendricks is officially the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Fernie. Council extends sincere congratulations to Jim and thanks him for the many hours of service as acting CAO, deputy clerk and chief financial officer. In Mr. Hendricks’ new role as CAO, council feels confident goals will be achieved under his capable management.

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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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Kelvin’s Kitchen gives back to local seniors

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

With the help of loyal customers who take on the role of volunteer servers, Kelvin’s Kitchen hosts an annual free dinner for local seniors. From left: Lynn Maffioli, Jim Booth, owners Kelvin and Elain Siu, Ashley Charette, Diana Jones, and Alice Booth. Photos by N. Liebermann

t Kelvin’s Kitchen, husband and wife Kelvin and Elain Siu are serving up more than authentic Chinese food. The co-owners have also incorporated western cuisine and have generated a following of loyal customers over the years. Coming from Hong Kong, Kelvin and Elain originally relocated to Calgary. After going on to spend time in

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Yellowknife and Waterton, the couple found themselves in Fernie eight years ago and decided to put down some roots. “I came to Canada for the people and the country is so good,” said Kelvin. “When I came here I said this town is good, we’ll stay here. I like small towns.” Shortly after, they opened up Kelvin’s Kitchen and it has been going strong ever since. It is the owners’ appreciation for their customers that really sets the restaurant apart from others in town. Every spring Kelvin and Elain host a free dinner for the local seniors. They began the tradition the first year they were open and seniors from Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, and even the

South Country come out for the special meal. “When you’re doing anything from your heart people know it. When you come to the restaurant you’re supporting our small town. I thought I can do good for the seniors, so why not?” explained Kelvin. “Without the seniors, Fernie wouldn’t exist. They gave us the future. We want to appreciate and thank the seniors for what they have given us.” Kelvin and Elain supply the place and the food, and a group of loyal customers volunteer to help with the serving and clean up. Jim Booth and his wife Alice are regulars at Kelvin’s and have been helping out at the annual seniors’ dinner for years. “One way

of showing appreciation for Kelvin and the community and the seniors is to come and help,” said Jim. “It’s a pretty big endeavor that he takes upon himself by supplying the meal. He wants to appreciate the seniors for what they’ve done in the past, and reward and recognize them by having this dinner.” The dinner is generally held in April, shortly after the snow has melted, and is free for anyone over the age of 65. Following the seniors’ night, Kelvin and Elain host a thank you dinner for all of the volunteers. Anyone interested in attending or volunteering at this year’s dinner can contact Kelvin at 250-423-3211.

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