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Through TIm Hortons Rrroll Up the Rim to Win contest, 16-year-old Leah Teeple from Fernie is the winner of a brand new Toyota Rav 4. From left: Sherry Teeple, Roll Up the Rim winner Leah Teeple, Tim Hortons owners Pierre Pelletier and Kristine Hovind-Pelletier, and Manager Patty Saluk.

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By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

ixteen-year-old Leah Teeple got more than just a cup of coffee when she stopped at Tim Hortons in Fernie during her lunch break from school last Thursday. The grade 11 student ordered her usual double double and walked back to Fernie Secondary School, where she rolled up

the rim of her coffee cup to discover she had won a car. “The whole school knew before I really realized what I had won,” commented Leah. “I was excited but it hadn’t really sunk in yet, I was just in shock.” Through Tim Hortons’ Rrroll Up the Rim to Win contest, Leah is now the proud owner of a brand new Toyota Rav 4, valued at around $32,000.

Leah will get the chance to get behind the wheel of her prize when it arrives in four to six weeks, but she will have to wait a little longer until she can take it out for a spin on her own. She explained, “I get my ‘N’ in June so then I can drive it all by myself.” The contest began on February 18 and will see Tim Hortons customers across North America roll-

ing up the rims of more than 260-million contest cups. Among the prizes are 100 prepaid MasterCards in the amount of $5,000, 1,000 Napoleon Gourmet Grills, as well as thousands of Tim Hortons gift cards and food prizes. Just 40 Rav 4’s will be given away, and Fernie Tim Hortons owner Kristine Hovind-Pelletier was happy to see one of them go to a

local. “It's incredible that of all the cups distributed, Fernie got the winner,” she said. “Someone won a boat after getting a coffee from us a few years ago, but he was from Calgary. It's way more fun for us to see someone actually from Fernie win.” The contest will continue until the end of April.

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he Fernie Skating Club wowed the crowds on Friday night and Saturday afternoon with stunning performances at their "Timewarp" themed annual skating carnival at Fernie Memorial Arena.

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Sparwood to revamp Leisure Centre grounds By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he District of Sparwood has unveiled their plans to makeover the Leisure Centre grounds. Following a nearly year long process that included a site analysis, surveys, open houses, and meetings, a final Master Plan has been created. Three plans (A, B, and C) were presented to the residents of Sparwood during the Family Day weekend and kept on display for three weeks at the Leisure Centre.

While Plan A was the most popular, there were elements in all three that the public wanted to see included in a final plan. At a council meeting held on February 18, Director of Community and Facility Services Duane Lawrence outlined the Master Plan to mayor and council. “As a part of the process we wanted to make sure that we were engaging the community,” explained Lawrence. “The vision that they came up with was that the Leisure Centre is a central recreation and outdoor social hub

in the community, supporting year round recreation, sport, social events, and informal park activities for people of all ages and abilities in an active setting.” Keeping the public’s vision and feedback in mind, the final plan includes an enhanced Heritage Park, relocated bike and skate parks, an outdoor fitness centre, additional entrance features, a disc golf putting course, enhanced Lions Park picnic area, and the relocation of the current playground. “The purpose is to develop the Leisure Centre grounds into

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an area that will meet the community’s needs for the future and build a lasting legacy,” said Lawrence. “The site is planned to be developed over a period of time responding to the needs of the development and replacement of updated facilities, public input on specific activities, and available funding.” The plan is designed to be broken down into smaller pieces or individual components and will be carried out in a phased approach. “That allows us to build gradually into the project as far

as what we want to achieve,” Lawrence commented. “If the skateboard park is a priority for the community and there is community initiative to do fundraising, we can move that up as a higher priority. There are also smaller things that we can do in house as we move along.” Council voted unanimously to adopt the plan and the District will now begin to move forward with determining what the development priorities are. The full plan can be viewed online at www.sparwood.ca/ residents/recreation.

sabella Dicken Elementary School is inviting all parents to register their children born between January 1 and December 31, 2008 early for September 2013 Kindergarten entry.

Isabella Dicken Elementary School (IDES) students had fun meeting Bonhomme, the Quebec winter mascot, at their Family Night which was held recently, organized by the school’s Parents’ Advisory Council. Families enjoyed an outdoor evening of activities, songs, and frozen maple and chocolate snow treats. Submitted photo

Two parents register their children for Kindergarten at IDES. Submitted photo

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hopping local is a bridge that connects the people in a community to the individuals that take passion in selling the goods and services that build a townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. There will always be certain items that are not available given the size of our town, but if I can purchase an item in Fernie that costs that little bit extra, I know that our town improves as a result. Adam Laurin Commit Snow & Skate

Firefighters take a chilly approach to ice rescue training By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

e r n i e firefighters were out in the cold Friday, getting their Ice Rescue Technician certifications. The firefighters spent 16 hours over two days learning how to rescue people who have fallen through the ice. Instructor Rob Vance put the Fernie crew through their paces, in and out of a practice pool near the gymkhana grounds on Sixth Avenue.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Front Counter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by Teck Coal of Sparwood, BC, on behalf of the ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a licence of occupation (industrial-general) for the purpose of installing a monitoring station situated on Provincial Crown land near Elkford, BC containing 0.2 hectares more or less. The MFLNRO File Number that has been established for this application is 4405313. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until March 28, 2013. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp -> Search -> Search by File Number: insert 4405313 for more information. This application will also be available for viewing at FrontCounter BC in Cranbrook. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office in Cranbrook.

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Three arrested in Sparwood area cocaine trafficking ring By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

large amount of cocaine and cash has been seized in Sparwood, and three people have been arrested for drug trafficking. On February 21 the RCMP searched a house in the 6000 block of the Lower Elk Valley Road in Sparwood. The officers found about an ounce of cocaine, $4,000 in cash and other drug trafficking related paraphernalia. Two men and one woman were arrested and released for

up-coming court appearances in Cranbrook. Sgt. Will Thien from the Elk Valley RCMP, said, “As a result of a joint investigation by the Elk Valley RCMP and the Cranbrook RCMP Drug Section in Sparwood, three individuals are now facing drug trafficking related charges. “Anyone with information regarding illicit drug activity in our community is urged to contact their local police services or via Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.”

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Isabella Dicken Elementary School recently held their annual Science Fair where 150 grades four through six students proudly displayed their knowledge and understanding of science. Submitted photo

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“Time is money,” the saying goes. Maybe volunteers have never heard that expression, or maybe they just choose to ignore it. Whenever there is a big event in town, there might be a few people that make money out of it, but there will also be a lot of people who don’t make a cent (or 5 cents, I should say, now that the penny is out of circulation.) These people are the real stars in the community. Those people that give a significant amount of their time up, when they could be just relaxing and actually enjoying the event themselves, so that everyone else can have fun. In this day and age where everyone is struggling to make enough money to pay off their debts, it’s amazing that there are people that are able to find the time to devote to working for nothing but the satisfaction of seeing people enjoying themselves. They ask for nothing in return. I’m sure most don’t even care for recognition. Most are just doing it because they love the community they live in and want to be involved in it. Griz Days is the biggest weekend in the Fernie calendar, with events stretching from the kid friendly parade and the Baby Griz competition to more grown up events like street hockey and the Extreme Griz competition. A big event means lots of volunteers behind the scenes getting everything ready and making sure it runs smoothly. All of them made a commitment to help out, and they all follow through, come rain or shine. Griz Days is an incredible display of community spirit, and a chance for the community to all come together to celebrate our Fernie winter wonderland. What is the best way to say thank you to the man pouring you a drink in the beer tent, or the woman handing out 50/50 tickets? They don’t want money and they don’t want recognition. They just want to see people out enjoying the events. So come along to as many events as you can this weekend, and show all the volunteers that their amazing efforts are worthwhile.

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Letters to the Editor Keep our rural land rural When I read the article in the January 24 Free Press, entitled, "New development could be coming to Fernie” it shocked me because, while the site is about three kilometres north of the city boundary and it is to be an urban residential zone, council voted to advise the RDEK that Fernie council favours this project. This despite the fact that city planning staff were opposed and also one councillor. Being well informed of the relevant policies in place, I thought, of course, they were. How could the rest not also be? First, there is the RDEK Regional Growth Strategy that dictates the containment of residential

development towards municipalities and encourages rural areas to remain rural and urban areas to develop in a compact and efficient manner. The Elk Valley's subsection goes on to direct second home development towards municipalities. Second, our OCP and CDP recommends strategies based on an intensification approach to growth within the city boundary. Next, the Fernie Area Land Use Strategy. The site is outside even its plan area and thus beyond the range for any urban residential development, let alone meeting the objective of rural area development within it. That is, "the preservation and enhancement of rural lifestyle and character outside of the City of Fernie and resort

development areas". The RDEK staff recommendation states, in part, 'the location of the proposed development is not an area identified for further residential development at the proposed density and the proposal may be viewed as inconsistent with the human settlement policies of the Regional Growth Strategy.’

Sparwood was also canvassed and recommended that approval NOT be granted. To sum up: in supporting this rezoning the City of Fernie council had to disregard: RDEK Regional Growth Strategy, (Region Wide Interests), and, Elk Valley Subregion directive; Fernie Area Land Use Strategy; Draft Comprehensive

Development Plan Update/OCP; Smart Growth strategies; RDEK staff; Sparwood council; and, the recommendations of its own staff. To ignore all the above, is just plain bad planning. We must not let that happen. Ted Ralfe Fernie

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Pack mentality For the past few issues, I have been anxiously waiting to read the letters to the editor regarding the Pit Bull issue that took place in Elkford above Ash Crescent (aka Phase 5; aka Middletown) on or about February 2. I would like to mention, I have always had a healthy fear of dogs stemmed from my childhood when evidently they can "smell your fear" and will cross the street to take a nip at me. "He’s just saying hello.” “He likes you.” "Oh my, he never did that before.” Honoured - I am sure! The first thing I did when I read the original letter was check the bylaws online. The bylaw says that all dogs must be leashed when on public roadways or property. It goes on to explain that a leash is a line, thong, or chain used for the purpose of restraining a dog, no more than 183 centimeters in length and made of material of sufficient strength to restrain the animal. If my math is right, my understanding is there were a total of eight unleashed dogs in the story? Whether the victim dog was leashed or not likely would not have changed the outcome of what took place. What would have changed the outcome is if all owners were aware of the bylaw – which goes on to say, the owner of a restricted dog shall keep it muzzled and on a leash while the dog is not on the lands or premises of the owner. It lists a restricted dog is a Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier or any dog of mixed

Political propaganda doesn’t fly Electioneering in Kootenay East has started early, the NDP candidate on doorsteps in the Elk Valley and Cranbrook, the BC Liberal candidate's office distributing flyers. These recently found their way into PO boxes and homes throughout Kootenay East constituency. They were remarkably similar although their signatories were different. They re-invent the politics of the '90s and display the sort of unsupported opinion at which the BC Liberals are adept and which they have used over the past 12 years in their news releases and in deflecting criticism of their political actions. It is also noteworthy that these BC Lib flyers, as did those of the 2009 election, mention neither the BC Liberal Party nor its current leader. Apparently, the BC Liberal candidate for Kootenay East does not wish to be associated

with Christy Clark or to be held accountable for his political actions over the last 12 years as a member of the BC Liberal government. But as such, he is accountable: for massive cuts in social services, for the second worst child poverty rate in Canada (ninth year in a row!), for

breeding which includes any of these breeds. I live on Galbraith Drive and I see many pet owners walk past my house every day. I know that families love their pets and they are always shocked and dismayed when something does happen and the authorities step in. I sent an email to the bylaw officer February 9 after reading the initial letter in The Free Press. I suggested that perhaps something should be printed in The Free Press, Elkford Focus or District of Elkford newsletter advising people of the bylaw – since I have not had a response and have so far seen nothing in The Free Press relating to that, I am only to assume he has been very busy answering all the other emails he has received regarding this incident. Elkford has many weekend visitors and not all are going to read the bylaws whether it is pet, dirt bike, ATV or snowmobile. "It's only Elkford". It is sad to see what happens when any animal is unleashed in a pack. A prime example is what happened in Vancouver at the Stanley Cup riots. Many otherwise rational, average, every day people with children, parents, careers and bills to pay got caught up in the moment that left them going viral on YouTube, leaving employers and family members shaking their heads and saying “He/she never did that before”. Merle Dyck Elkford

the BC Rail fiasco and for his support of the Temporary Foreign Workers' program, the primary intention of which is to undercut the wages and living standards of Canadian workers. Even though the BC Liberal candidate wishes to disconnect himself from his leader,

his party and his government, his flyers reflect only too well the BC Liberal election strategy of fear and smear, unsubstantiated opinion and political urban myth. JC Vallance Fernie

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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 9:15am- 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

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• 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

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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 9:15 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 28

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Income Tax Program, Fernie Library, 1-4pm Griz Days Celebrations in Fernie CP Station Square Street Party (by Arts Station), 6-10pm Income Tax Program, Fernie Library, 1-4pm Craft Fair, Fernie Community Centre, 10am4pm Griz Days Parade, 6:30pm CP Station Square Street Party (by Arts Station), 7-10pm Raging Elk Dummy Downhill Race, Fernie Alpine Resort, 1pm Indie Film “Rust & Bone”, Vogue Theatre, 7:00pm Sparwood Council Meeting, 7:00pm Overcomer’s Program, Pentecostal Church (1361 8th Ave.), Fernie, 7:00pm Family Literacy Program (Free), Hosmer Community Centre, 9:00am-11:00am Income Tax Program, Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre, 11am-1pm 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 NORAM Ski Cross, Fernie Alpine Resort Income Tax Program, Fernie Library, 1-4pm Der Rosenkavalier by Strauss, The Arts Station, 7:00pm Income Tax Program, Fernie Library, 1-4pm Friends for Friends Curling Fun Spiel, Fernie Curling Club Stephen Fearing (Folk), The Arts Station, 8:00pm

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Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323, notice is hereby given that Public Hearings will be held on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7:00pm at the Fernie Aquatic Centre, located at 250 Pine Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendments:

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

Anyone wishing to address either of these Amendment Bylaws will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws.

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

For more information on these applications, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, MARCH 11, 2013, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:

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

• IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall 501–3rd Avenue; • BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034; • BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie BC V0B 1M0; or • BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to cityhall@fernie. ca.

Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466 Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3) Phone: 250-423-2254

Outdoor Patio Applications

2. Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 141, Bylaw No. 2205, 2013 (Subject Property “B”) proposes to change the zoning of Lot 14, Block 83, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A from R1 - Single Family Residential to R2 - Duplex Residential. This change would allow for the construction of a duplex containing two dwellings with separate titles. A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and other relevant documents may be viewed until Monday, March 11, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC, during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm or online at www.fernie.ca.

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

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

detached garage with a second-storey secondary dwelling unit on the lot.

1. Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 140, Bylaw No. 2204, 2013 (Subject Property “A”) proposes to change the zoning of Lot 2, Block 87, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 902 from R1- Single Family Residential to R1B - Single Detached Plus Residential. This change would allow for the construction of a new

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

CITY OF FERNIE – DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND COMPUTER SERVICES “Scenic Fernie - In the Mountains, by the River”

Businesses interested in operating an Outdoor Patio on a City public right-of-way 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. If you are thinking ahead to warmer days and entertaining the possibility of an outdoor dining area this summer contact: City of Fernie Planning Department 250 423-6817 or visit www.fernie.ca

The City of Fernie, located in a spectacular natural setting in southeastern British Columbia, is seeking an experienced

planning role in a complex organization with an understanding of public sector context is important.

Director of Finance and Computer Services (Treasurer).

See our website (www.fernie.ca) for the complete job advertisement including desired skills, knowledge and abilities for this exciting opportunity. The City of Fernie offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive employee benefits and a defined benefit pension plan. Resumes and a covering letter detailing your interest in working for the City of Fernie should be forwarded in confidence by 4:00 p.m. MST, on March 22, 2013 to:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working with City Council, Staff and the Community, your primary responsibilities will be to effectively fulfill the duties of the financial officer as set out in section 149 of the Community Charter and the City’s Officer Establishment Bylaw. As the preferred applicant, you have a sound understanding of municipal financial reporting and requirements set out for the public sector and possess the necessary hallmarks of a treasurer: a strong commitment to accountability, financial integrity and ethical conduct. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA) and have a minimum of five years of senior management experience. A track record of success as a Corporate Controller, Director of Finance or in a similar strategic financial

Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer City of Fernie Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 jim.hendricks@fernie.ca www.fernie.ca The City of Fernie thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Price Reduction - Development Properties Ghostrider Subdivision

13 Kutenai Road – Reduced from $150,000 to $110,000 Serviced CS-1 Commercial; backs onto Dicken Road; (27.62m x 61.37m lot – 0.1684 ha) 28 Manitou Road – Reduced from $165,000 to $120,000 Serviced C-Hwy (Highway Commercial) (Irregularly shaped lot comprising 0.1853 ha) For more information and conditions of sale please contact Jim Hendricks, CAO at 250-423-6817 or jim.hendricks@fernie.ca

Notice of Council Meeting LOCATION CHANGE

The Regular Council meeting; Committee of the Whole meeting and the Fernie Citizens Housing Society meeting scheduled for Monday, March 11 2013 shall be held in the meeting room at the Fernie Aquatic Centre located at 250 Pine Avenue. Please note all subsequent meetings shall be held in Council’s normal meeting place in Council Chambers at City Hall unless otherwise resolved by Council.

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers) 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.

Wildfire Fuels Reduction Program

Burning of debris piles from clearing and thinning will continue to take place for the next couple of weeks on the west side of Sparwood. The area is located between Cherrywood subdivision and the old ski hill as well as the area west of Sycamore in Sparwood Heights. This project should be completed by March 15, 2013.

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

Order of British Columbia

Honours and Awards Secretariat in Victoria are seeking nominations for the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest award for excellence and outstanding achievement. Any person or group is welcome to nominate a deserving individual as candidate for appointment to the Order of British Columbia. Nomination forms for the Order are available from the Honours and Awards Secretariat in Victoria, 250-3871615, on the website: http://www.orderofbc.gov.bc.ca or from the nearest Service BC Centre. Completed nominations must be received by the Secretariat by March 1, 2013 to be considered this year. Nominations received after that date will automatically be forwarded for consideration next year.

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

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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Fernie Subway welcomes new owners to town By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

mployees and regulars at the Subway in Fernie have welcomed the store’s new owners to town. Coming from Calgary, Kelsey Goldade and Cortney Groeneveld took over the store on February 20. The couple may be new to town, but this is not their first time in Fernie. “I

went to the University of Lethbridge where I met a lot of friends who actually were raised in Fernie. I’ve always had a connection from that,” said Goldade. “Just knowing some people here we have spent a lot of vacation time here.” The pair has been hard at work since last week getting to know their new employees and business, but are hoping they will soon get a chance to explore their new town.

“There’s been a lot of hours to put in, especially at the start of taking over the business,” said Goldade. “We actually haven’t had a chance to really see Fernie, but we’re excited about it. Hopefully we’ll get up to the ski hill before the end of the season.” He went on to say, “This is our new home, we’re here to stay.”

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Love and best wishes from Chris, Dian, Linda, Brad, Darran and families

New Arrivals for Spring 2013 Dresses for special events, career, fun in the sun Spring Jackets by Ellabee Thunder Bay Tops, Tunics, Sweaters in playful prints flattering shapes & pops of colour Jeans, capris, shorts in great fabrics for summer and a twist of colour

From left: Cortney Groeneveld and Kelsey Goldade are the new owners of the Subway in Fernie. Photo by N. Liebermann

CLEARANCE ON ALL WINTER INVENTORY PRICES SLASHED!

FAST speeds up the action By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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Come in and discover how easy it is to make your own wine. We have an excellent selection of distinctive wine kits to choose from and an onpremise brewing service to help make it easy. Great wine is yours to enjoy in 4-8 weeks. CLIP & USE!!!

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For all of your personal, commercial or industrial automotive repair needs! come into elkford and check out our newly expanded parts showroom. new stock arriving daily! From bumper to bumper and the ground up come see Mountain Mechanical for all of your repair needs!

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AST has had an action packed month of activities both on and off the race course. February 16 was one of the Friends of FAST fun races on Emily’s Run at Fernie Alpine Resort. The theme was PJs and the kids of all ages, four to 16, were happy to put on their jammies and work the dual slalom obstacle course. Top of the course was a busy place with 150 kids lined up in their colourful jammies for the race. Once again Shirley Timm orchestrated the barbecue for all the kids and parents. FAST also held their bi-annual FAST Gala auction fundraiser on February 16. About 200 adults headed down to the community hall for the "apres ski" event. Delicious food provided by Fernie vendors in addition to music and a live and silent auction made for a very successful event.

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French indie flick plays in Fernie Old cameras new tricks By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

Rust and Bone will play at the Vogue Theatre on Monday night. By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

film that has already set boxoffice records in France is coming to Fernie. Directed by Jacques Audiard, and starring Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts, Rust and Bone is a raw, unflinching, against-all-odds love story. Based on the short story collection by Craig Davidson, the movie tells the story of an unemployed 25-year-old man who falls in love with a killer

whale trainer. Lonely and destitute, Ali leaves the north of France for his sister’s house in Antibes after becoming the sole guardian of his estranged fiveyear-old son Sam. He finds work as a bouncer at a nightclub where he meets Stephanie. After a terrible accident that leaves Stephanie with her spirit and body broken she reaches out to Ali who helps her recover her will to live. The film competed for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and was a special presentation at the 2012 Toronto

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International Film Festival. It has also been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award, two Golden Globes, two BAFTA Awards, and nine Cesar Awards. Don’t miss the chance to see the critically acclaimed film this Monday for an Indie Films Fernie showing. Rust and Bone will play at 7 p.m. at the Vogue Theatre. Tickets: Members – adult, $9, youth, $8. Non-members – adult, $10, youth, $9.

hotographer Matt Kuhn shows us what you can do with an old camera in The Art Station’s latest exhibit, Old Cameras New Tricks. The show revolves around beautiful photographs taken with older, difficult, and character filled cameras. Drawing inspiration from his grandfather’s old 6 x 9 camera, Matt gets creative with good old-fashioned film. He’s able to focus on the process of photography, rather than the instant gratification in the digital world of seeing the end result immediately. Matt came to Fernie from Prince George 10 years ago for the skiing and has never looked back. He has spent the past few years working as a professional photographer shooting weddings, portraits, and skiing in the winter at Island Lake. These experiences, along with his time in photography school, have given him a solid foundation on the technical aspects of digital photography. His current body of work allows Matt to get back to basics and explore his passion for manual film-based photography. Join Matt at the opening reception of Old Cameras New Tricks tonight at The Arts Station from 7 to 9 p.m.

All girl group to rock the Northern By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

rocking all-girl group will be getting the Northern moving on Tuesday night. Miss Quincy and The Showdown, an all-girl rock n' roll band, will be playing in Fernie at The Northern on Tuesday follow-

ing bingo night The group is known for their raunchy roots and blues and straight up rock n' roll music, featuring electric guitar, upright bass, and drums. Channeling The Runaways, The Black Keys, and Big Mama Thornton, Miss Quincy doesn't fit the classic girl singer/ songwriter mould and The Showdown

isn't your average all-girl band. You won’t find them singing pretty pages out of their diaries, instead you’ll find them starting a party everywhere they play. Miss Quincy and The Showdown currently call the road their home. To promote the release of Miss Quincy's second album, Like The Devil Does, the band hit the highway hard in 2012 for an eight

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month world tour that included the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Austria, and of course Canada. They spent the winter in California and Mexico writing a new album and will be bringing the brand new songs to Fernie before heading across the Atlantic for their fourth European tour. There is no cover charge for their Fernie show.

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Sophomore season is ahead for Kootenay Music Awards Black Press Staff

ootenay Music Awards are back for a second year of celebrating our homegrown talent. Sponsored by the Nelson Brewing Company, and Black Press, the awards are currently accepting nominations for artists in every genre of music — from punk rock to folk bands and electronic producers. There's also awards for the year's best artist, album and song. "If you're making music in the Kootenays and you have an MP3 you can send us, we want to hear from you," said Chad Hansen founder and president of the Kootenay Music Awards. A panel of music industry professionals will listen to every submission and shortlist the top four or five entries in each of the 10 categories. Then it will be up to the public to decide with their online votes which artists deserve the titles. The winners

will be announced at an awards banquet at Nelson's Spiritbar on May 10. Hansen said the contest provides incredible exposure for the shortlisted artists. "Last year, artists were getting 2,000 unique listens on the tracks up for awards," he said. "It's a really great opportunity for an up-and-comer or established artists alike to get exposed to new audiences in all of the communities in the Kootenays." Last year it was Fernie's own Shred Kelly that went away with coveted title of Artist of the Year, while Nelson's The Automation was named best new band. Hansen can't wait to see who will enter the competition this year. "There's so much musical talent in the Kootenays," he said. "There's great bands just jamming in their basements or playing for the dinner crowd at local restaurants — we want to

dig out those hidden gems." With the help of Black Press community papers, including The Free Press, all the performers in the running for an award will be in the spotlight. "The reach of the awards has grown exponentially," Hansen said. "We'll be exposing people to artists from Golden to Grand Forks and all the communities in between." To nominate yourself or someone else for a Kootenay Music Award, go to kootenaymusicawards.ca and click "nominate" in the page banner. Nominations close March 31 and online voting will run April 7 to 30. Other sponsors for the event are AM Ford (Platinum), Selkirk College (Platinum), Vantage Point (Gold), Wapiti Music Festival (Gold), Kootenay Savings Credit Union (Gold), Bee Kissed Body Piercing (Gold), Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism (Gold) and Nelson's Ric's Lounge and Grill (Silver).

Chad Hansen of the Kootenay Music Awards at last year’s awards banquet. This year’s Kootenay Music Awards are currently seeking nominations. Submitted photo

2nd Annual

Kootenay Music Awards The Free Press in partnership with 11 other Kootenay Newspapers are heading up the 2nd annual 2013 Kootenay Music Awards. Artists and fans alike will begin submitting their favourites from the past year starting in March and voting in April with the Awards Gala on May 10th. This is your opportunity to be a major sponsor for 10 weeks you will be promoted across the Kootenay’s in 12 newspapers and other promotional material.

25th Annual Lifestyle Show Celebrating 25 Years of Business Excellence

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Silver Sponsor - $300

Contact Andrea Horton at 250-423-4666 or advertising@thefreepress.ca Profit from the awards and event is being used to create a fund for muscians that can be used for scholarships.

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Presentation stage to highlight your business Outdoor adventure exhibits Dedicated home based business zone Separate main exhibitor zone

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Calgary rock ‘n rollers come to town By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

Are you a woman who is addicted to drugs or alcohol or do you have other life controlling problems? You should consider OVERCOMER'S PROGRAM. A Christian based 12-step recovery program starting on March 5th, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at the Pentecostal Church (1361 8th Avenue) in Fernie. For more information please call Linda 250-423-6603.

Canada Revenue Agency Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Is your income under $40,000 for families and $30,000 for individuals? The CRA community volunteer income tax program can help you file your 2012 income tax. Bring your 2011 T-1 and 2012 information slips.

Volunteers will be available during March and April

Fernie Library board room on Fridays and Saturdays Starting on Fri March 1st, 1pm - 4pm Sat March 2nd,1pm - 4 pm Ending on Sat April 27th Seniors Drop in Centre on Wednesdays Starting on March 6th,11am -1pm Ending on April 24th Any questions please call: Cindy at 250-423-3150 or Bill at 250-423-4758

For help in the Jaffray and South Country areas, call Bill Silversides at 250-429-3869 to arrange a time and place.

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“The Summer Works Program enabled us to hire a staff member we wouldn’t have been able to otherwise.”

algary’s The Dudes have been making musical waves in their hometown and across Canada since they formed back in 1996. The popular rock ‘n rollers will show Fernie what they are all about with a Saturday night show at The Northern. The Dudes infuse an emotional blend of soul music and early 1990’s distortion into their unique sound. The major creative force behind the band, and their lead singer, Dan Vacon draws audiences in with his distinct vocal style. Critics have compared them to Modest Mouse, but band members cite their influences as The Flaming Lips, The Descendents, Joel Plaskett, Thrush Hermit, and Weezer. The Dudes will rock out at The Northern this Saturday night. Tickets are available at the door.

By Jenna Jensen Contributor

anada Day in Sparwood is a popular annual event. The day is jam packed with fun, family events, live music, food and activities for all ages, but this year things may change. Councillor Joanne Wilton, lead organizer and coordinator of Canada Day, has retired from her long-standing position, leaving a vacancy that must be filled. "We are so very thankful to Joanne for all of her hard work and dedication to taking this on over the years," said Duane Lawrence, Director of Community and Facility Services. “Joanne has taken a huge leadership role on this project, making Canada Day in Sparwood a great community event as well as a celebration of our country. Now, we are looking for an individual, group or

AndreA rymAn, oWner, endleSS AdvenTureS.

Call 1.877.489.2687 ext 3644 or visit our website to find out how you can apply.

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Sparwood may lose Canada Day events

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organization to step up and take this project as their own and to continue with what has been, or to make it even bigger," he said. The new Canada Day organizer or group will have to be passionate about the community, and want to give back through volunteering. This person will be the community voice, looking for event sponsorships and donations, and be organized to recruit and situate volunteers. "The District of Sparwood and Leisure Centre has always been heavily involved in the event, and are very willing to lend all of the support needed to assist the new Canada Day lead on processes, information and ideas used in the past to make the day a success. In fact, some of the bookings have already began, so some of the work has already been taken care of," said Lawrence. "If a new Canada Day

events leader does not come forward, we may not have the Canada Day events the community is used to," said Lawrence. 'It's important that someone takes this on sooner than later as we really are hoping the community can continue to celebrate as we

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MDG Contracting continues to expand By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

relatively new business in the Elk Valley, MDG Contracting is continuing to grow. Now with two offices in Sparwood and an exciting new partnership, the contracting company is becoming a more permanent fixture in the valley’s mining and construction industries. MDG has just announced they are merging with Norm Flann, of home building company Sterling Timber Frame Homes. Flann’s new role with MDG will see him involved in all aspects of business development. His vast knowledge of residential building will be a huge asset in helping MDG to offer complete residential home building services for all styles and sizes of homes. “We have a large clientele in the Elk Valley that we work with on an ongoing basis in the mining community and moving into the housing industry is just another commitment to

seeing us stay long term in the valley,” explained Ron Mason, President and CEO of MDG Contracting. “We see our company spinning off the years of success [Flann] has had in Canmore and moving that knowledge into our own operations in the Elk Valley.” He added, “With the unique opportunities of the Fernie resort market and the Fernie recreation market, we want to be in a position to stay here [in the valley].” MDG, an Invermere based company, first came into the valley as the design build contractor selected by Elk Valley Coal to build the Elk Valley Point condominiums located in Elkford. They completed the two 41-unit buildings in the fall of 2009. “Since that time, MDG has grown within the coal industry to include construction at all five mines with a full time crew of about 30, and a fleet of about 17 trucks that work the mines on an ongoing basis,” said Mason.

In 2010 MDG began to move more staff into Sparwood and today, they have built a large clientele base throughout the Elk Valley. The company will now work towards increasing their presence as a business, and as a part of the community. “We’ve always been community driven,” commented Mason. “In Sparwood in the last 12 months we’ve committed almost $25,000 in contributions to the senior’s centre expansion. We’ve also recently constructed and supplied a new ski shed at the top of the Elkford ski hill. “We are a member of the Chamber of Commerce and work closely with several charities in the area that are really focused on community spirit.” With the help of Flann and Sterling Timber, MDG’s business will now include the single-family home and hospitality markets, as well as enhanced services in the multi-family and commercial markets.

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Award winning builder joins MDG Contracting Services

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Think outside of the box By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he Fernie Old School Boxing Club is getting the message out – boxing isn’t just for guys! The club has started holding a women’s only night on Mondays to encourage Fernie girls to go along and throw some punches. New Club President Mike Johnson said the club isn’t just for people who want to fight, it’s also just a great chance to work out and get fit. He hopes the women’s night will mean girls are not intimidated to come and try it out. “We have two female trainers running the

women’s night, so there won’t be a single man here. We do circuit training and bag work and generally just work out,” he said. “For those who want to spar, they can, and for those who want to go on to try fighting, they can, but nobody has to do that if that’s not what they’re into. It’s a really nice group of people that come here, it’s very friendly and there’s no better way to get in shape!” The club is in its third year now, and operates out of a basement on Second Avenue in Fernie. They are nonprofit, and cover rent with memberships and donations. “It’s not always

easy, we have seasonal variations in numbers, and there can be any number from two to 25 come by for a session, depending on the week. But it is going really well.” Johnson said all ages are welcome. “We have kids around 12 right up to seniors like me here,” he joked. “If you’re not fit but want to be, this is where to do it!” Women’s night at Fernie Old School Boxing Club is on Mondays from 7.30 to 9 p.m. Mixed nights are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more information call Mike Johnson at 250-531-0262.

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Columbia Valley Rockies take 2 - 1 series lead By Matt Laurin Sports Contributor

he Fernie Ghostriders find themselves trailing after three games in the first round of the 2013 KIJHL playoffs – and it comes at the hands of an old friend. Brendan Burge scored the game winner late in the third period on Tuesday, as Columbia Valley took a 2 – 1 lead in the series. Burge, who spent the better part of two seasons with the Riders, also scored the winner in the Rockies 5 – 4 overtime win in game one. As expected, it’s been a close series between the division rivals. Neither team has led by more than a goal, which have become harder to come by in the last two contests. Connor Lowe-Wylde scored both goals in the Riders 2 – 1 overtime win in game two, while Braeden Monk scored the lone goal in Tuesday’s loss. The Ghostriders have dominated in the shot department, but goaltender Stewart Pratt has continued his consistent play between the pipes for the fourth-seeded Rockies. Fernie must bounce back on Thursday night in Invermere, in order to avoid facing elimination when they return home to Fernie this weekend. The Golden Rockets await the winner of this series, after sweeping the Kimberley Dynamiters. The Riders next home game is on Friday, when they host the Rockies in a crucial game five in the 2013 KIJHL playoffs. As always, puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

The Fernie Ghostriders faced off against the Columbia Valley Rockies in the first round of the playoffs Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday nights. Photo by A. Horton

The BombsQUAD is ready for action By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

ernie’s one and only junior roller derby team is getting ready for their first practice game. The Avalanche City BombsQUAD has been invited by Lethbridge’s Windy City Wipeouts to scrimmage on March 23. The group of young, but fierce, local kids

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range in age from seven to 17 and are eager to try out their new skills in Lethbridge. BombsQUAD member Aim-X, aka Ryley Johnston, 17, is excited about the scrimmage and loves skating with her team. “Roller derby is an incredible sport,” she said. “High energy and great people. It's so much fun, I love it!” A new sport that began in Fernie this

month, junior roller derby takes inspiration from women’s roller derby. The program is designed to instill positive ideals in youth through a safe, fun, and positive environment where young people can be athletic, increase their self-confidence, and foster new friendships. The BombsQUAD practises every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Max

Elk Valley Midget boys The Elk Valley Midget boys won the Midget “A” East Kootenay Hockey League on February 24.

Turyk gymnasium. Everyone is encouraged to come out to watch, try, learn, cheer, and support this hard working and determined group of kids as they prepare for their first game. For more information on the BombsQUAD visit www.fernierollerderby. com, or contact Jacqueline Fieldhouse at 250-423-1194.

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Fernie Mayor awarded Diamond Jubilee medal

Fernie Inspire the Race to Empower (F.I.R.E.)

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ayor Mary Giuliano is the latest Fernie recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) nominated Giuliano to receive the honour for her continued contributions to the community of Fernie. “It was a real shock to receive this because it was totally unexpected,” commented Giuliano. “I love doing things for my community and you don’t expect to be rewarded with any type of recognition. So when you do get it, it means a great deal.” She went on to say, “My reward is always the satisfaction I get from being able to help people and serve the community, and I don’t say that lightly. It really is what I enjoy doing.” The City of Fernie held a small ceremony during a council meeting on February 11 to present Giuliano with the medal. CAO Jim Hendricks read aloud the letter FCM had sent with the medal. “Your peers in local government across the country admire your accomplishments as a community leader, and congratulate you on earning this prestigious award,” he read. “FCM chose you to receive this distinction for your exemplary efforts to make your community a great place to live. It recognizes the important role municipalities, and their elected leaders, play in ensuring our prosperity

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and high quality of life.” The Diamond Jubilee medal was created by the Government of Canada to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years of service to the country. During the year of celebrations, 60,000 deserving Canadians will be recognized.

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urrently serving her second term as the Mayor of Sparwood, Lois Halko has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal. The Governor General of Canada, David Johnston, sent the medal to Halko for her ongoing commitment to the commun-

ity. “This arrived out of the blue. I don’t know who submitted my name to the Governor General, but it is truly an honour to have this recognition,” said Halko. “It’s also an honour to be able to serve the community and having the opportunity to continue to do that now in my second term. I would like to thank all of those who helped

me as I learned about local government, my past council and this current council.” The District of Sparwood held a small ceremony during a council meeting on February 18 to present Halko with the medal. Councillor Sharon Fraser read aloud an excerpt from the letter that arrived with the medal. “I thank you for your dedicated service to your peers, to

your community, and to Canada. The contributions you have made to our nation are commendable and deserve our praise and admiration.” The Government of Canada created the Diamond Jubilee medal to honour Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years of service to the nation. During the year of celebrations, 60,000 deserving Canadians will be recognized.

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UsedKootenays.com – a local resource in a world of online classifieds By Kirsten Hildebrand Black Press Staff

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UsedKootenays.com offers up an alternative that aims to connect with the community offline that it’s bringing together online. “We actually have a genuine concern and care for the communities we serve,” says Erin Richards, Marketing Coordinator for UsedKootenays. com, which is also owned by Black Press. Black Press is the largest publisher of community newspapers in B.C. and has newspapers in every community in the Kootenay region. Recently, all of the Kootenay Black Press titles began running all of its print classified ads on UsedKootenays. com. “We feel this is a great value for our customers and makes Black Press the best option when it comes to placing classified advertising throughout the Kootenays,” said Chuck Bennett, Group Publisher for Black Press in the Kootenays. “We are really excited about this oppor-

tunity for us to grow our business in this area, but more importantly, this is good for our customers.” This partnership also aligns well with the values of UsedKootenays.com, as being truly local. “We have staff on the ground in most of the communities we serve. They involve us in local community events, we partner with local nonprofits and charities... We want to be that different classifieds that cares about the people using our sites,” said Richards. UsedKootenays. com has its own charity as well. Called the Community Angel Program, Richards explains staff, or “angels”, spend time looking for ways to help out a person placing an online ad. “Their job is to search our sites to find people who have posted ads saying they’re in need,” she says. “That can be anyone - from a single mom who needs a birthday present for her son because she can’t afford one this

year to a senior needing a new battery for their scooter.” The angel makes contact and meets with them in person to learn their story. “Whether that’s financially, or whether they just need help connecting to other resources, we do our best to give them a hand,” says Richards. “We really want to have personal connections with our users.” Also setting them apart from other online shopping venues is tighter moderation, ensuring things like weapons, puppy mills and pornography aren’t promoted. Scams, spam and low quality content are less likely to appear on this site as well. It’s all part of maintaining a high quality service that allows a positive exchange of goods with those living nearby. “People want to buy and sell from their neighbours, from people that they trust, from people living in their own communities,” Richards says.

Secondhand bargain shopping is also the trend among many trying to save a buck these days. As well, it’s convenient to shop from a home computer, says Richards. “You can see the item right there online and you get all the information and then you just go pick it up.” As part of a network of websites across the country, UsedKootenays. com covers the entire Kootenay region but users can narrow down a search based on how far they’re willing to look. On Facebook and Tw i t t er, UsedKootenays.com is increasing its profile after a few years of operation. The feedback forum on their site is also open for comments from users who see a way they can better serve the immediate area. “I would love to engage in some dialogue with people in the Kootenays,” says Richards.

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1. Seniors want to live at home, among friends and family, for as long as possible. And more than 90% of seniors in BC do. But many of these seniors could use a hand around the house. 2. As part of our Improving Care for BC Seniors Plan, the BC government provided the United Way with $15 million to establish and manage the Better at Home program. 3. The program will offer non-medical home support services across the province, such as housekeeping, transportation to appointments, yard work, home repairs and friendly visiting. Our government is responding to the needs of seniors and an aging population in ways that really matter, helping seniors stay at home for longer. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

Fernie Alpine Resort donated $500 to support the Fernie Griz Hockey Team’s recent trip to the World Pond Hockey Championships in Plaster Rock. (Left to right) Karen Pepper from Fernie Alpine Resort and Steve Ruskay from the Fernie Griz Hockey Team. Submitted photo

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• In Elkford at 7:27 a.m. change was taken from an unlocked vehicle. • In Fernie at 8:22 a.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported. Upon police arrival, the vehicle was gone. • In Fernie at 10:10 a.m. a hit and run was reported. A licence plate was obtained, and the incident is still under investigation. • In Sparwood at 3:34 p.m. there was an abandoned 911 call from the Recreation Department. Police attended and all was fine. • In Fernie at 10:24 p.m. a ticket was issued to a minor in possession of alcohol. • In Fernie at 11:45 p.m. a ticket was issued for consuming alcohol in public.

al. • In Elkford at 6:12 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. No licence plate was obtained and the vehicle was not located. • In Elkford at 6:17 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. No licence plate was obtained and the vehicle was not located. • In Elkford at 8:46 p.m. a driver reported they had hit an elk. The elk ran off and the driver received no injuries. • In Fernie at 9:47 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. No licence plate was obtained. A vehicle that resembled the description was located and the driver reported they had not been driving erratically. • In Fernie at 11:01 p.m. a man was reported for being drunk in public. He was not causing a disturbance and was sent home in a cab.

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• In Sparwood at 5:15 p.m. a semi flipped into the ditch. No injuries were reported.

Saturday, January 19

• In Fernie at 12:42 a.m. a noisy party was reported. Police attended and the party was quieted down.

In Sparwood at 5:19 p.m. a complainant reported a possible break and enter to his shed. It appeared as if some youths had been using the shed to smoke in. Nothing was stolen. Sunday January 20

• In Fernie at 3:36 a.m. police assisted the ambulance with an unconscious individual. • In Jaffray at 12:23 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. No licence plate was obtained. The vehicle was not located. • In Fernie at 4 p.m. a suicidal person was reported. Police attended and the individual was not suicid-

• In Fernie at 11:38 a.m. a shoplifter was seen and apprehended. • In Sparwood at 2:53 p.m. threats via Facebook were reported. The investigation is ongoing. • In Fernie at 3:43 p.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Hosmer at 3:46 p.m. a possible impaired driver was reported. The vehicle was not located. • In Sparwood at 5:08 p.m. police attended to a public domestic dispute. • In Fernie at 8:47 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

Tuesday, January 22

• In Sparwood at 12:54 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident after a vehicle was taken without consent. The vehicle went over the embankment and no injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 8:35 a.m. a vehicle was damaged while colliding with the bay door on a car wash. • In Fernie at 7:30 p.m. a vehicle was reported as illegally

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parked but not blocking traffic. A ticket was issued to the registered owner.

Wednesday, January 23

• In Fernie at 12:10 p.m. police assisted the public with concerns over a youth.

In Sparwood at 1:41 a.m. an injured elk was reported to be on the highway. RCMP members dispatched the elk. Wednesday January 23

• In Sparwood at 12:36 p.m. threats were reported. • In Fernie at 9:24 p.m. there was a loud party. Police attended and the party dispersed.

Thursday, January 24

• In Sparwood at 1:43 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Elkford at 7:47 a.m. a hit and run was reported. The complainant’s vehicle was parked in a parking lot and upon his return he noticed damage to the driver's door. • In Fernie at 8:54 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Fernie at 11:05 a.m. a found cell phone was turned in.

Elk Valley Road area. The complainant was concerned about his mental state. The man was located by the RCMP and he was a resident of the area. • In Hosmer at 5:16 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. No plate was obtained and the vehicle was not located. • In Hosmer at 7:34 p.m. police attended to a domestic disturbance. Police attended and the parties were separated.

Friday, January 25

• In Sparwood at 6:57 a.m. there was a report of a dog killing another dog. The complainant’s daughter was walking, when another dog came charging out and attacked her dog and killed it. Police deferred it to Bylaw Enforcement. • In Fernie at 8:48 a.m. an impaired driver was reported. A partial plate was obtained, members patrolled and the

vehicle was not located. • In Grasmere at 10:44 a.m. a theft of a mailbox was reported. • In Sparwood at 2:55 p.m. a complainant reported harassment. The investigation is ongoing.

In Elkford at 7:46 a.m. a theft of an item between a splitting couple was reported. The investigation is ongoing. Saturday January 26

• In Fernie at 11:57 p.m. a disturbance was reported when there was a loud party at the ski hill. Police attended and found an individual very intoxicated and causing a huge disturbance. He was arrested and lodged in a cell until sober.

Saturday, January 26

• In Sparwood at 12:23 a.m. there was a noisy party complaint. Police attended and the party was shut down. • In Sparwood at 7:59 a.m. a vehicle hit a deer. No injuries were reported. • In Sparwood at 10:07 a.m. an erratic driver was reported. No plate was obtained and the vehicle was not located. • In Fernie at 1:07 p.m. a theft of a knife from a store was reported. A 30-yearold, 6'3” man in brown pants and jacket, and another male, 5'2” in dirty clothes and missing front teeth, are suspects in the incident. • In Sparwood at 4:35 p.m. police were notified of a neighbourhood dispute. Police attended and dealt with the situation. • In Fernie at 5:13 p.m. police

attended an apartment complex to keep the peace between occupants.

In Sparwood at 8:38 p.m. a possible fraud was reported when intoxicated people left a restaurant without paying. Police located the people and they were guests of the hotel, and they were sent back to pay the bill. Saturday January 26

• In Elko at 6:33 p.m. police attended to a disturbance when an intoxicated man showed up at a residence and was causing a disturbance. Police attended and the man was arrested.

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In Fernie at 6:13 p.m. a young complainant reported that he received a suspicious phone call briefly commenting on a possible murder. Police investigated and it was a pocket dial while the caller was listening to an audio book while driving. Thursday January 24

• In Sparwood at 11:48 a.m. a complaint was made about a man walking back and forth on the Lower

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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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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

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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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oin us for a great winter party, Downtown Fernie and Fernie Alpine Resort. The breathtaking City of Fernie is home to the Griz, come and help him celebrate all things Winter. Live music, CP Rail Jam, entertainment for all ages and the legendary Extreme Griz competition – this year at Fernie Alpine Resort. Saturday sees the Parade a great family event. We want to make the festival an

experience where people come to meet, mingle and enjoy themselves. Check out the Griz flyer in your Free Press now, and be sure to take in as many of the events as you can – you will not be disappointed. Thank you to all of the partners and businesses that willingly show their support.

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s the legend goes, a baby boy was born back in the year 1879 in the midst of a cruel and bitter winter. It is said that the baby was born in a grizzly bear’s cave high in the mountains. Sometime later the resident bear awoke, mean and ravenously hungry. A terrible battle ensued between the two - one fighting for his life and the other for his dinner. Well folks, as the story continues the town’s people went into the mountain that very next day to discover the source of all the noise from the previous night. They looked high and low on the mountain then known as Snow Valley. Once one of the men thought he saw a little boy wearing a bear coat and hat nimbly leaping from rock to rock on the lofty peaks. His friends all laughed at him and jokingly accused him of seeing

things and the incident was soon forgotten. Just recently some of our avid ski-tourers were ascending the peaks above the Resort Area in the midst of a heavy snow storm. While taking a short breather, they happened to glance upward upon the peak they were climbing. There on the very summit stood the most fantastic sight. While of standard height, this man had shoulders six feet wide and carried an enormous musket eight feet long! The bulk of this man’s 300 lbs. was made to look even more awesome by the bristly grizzly coat he wore. A bear hat was pulled down shadowing his eyes. As the skiers watched, he stood shooting that giant musket into the clouds and still more snow fell from the clouds. This, of course, delighted the skiers who loved that special brand of powder snow.

Mining Keeps Communities Moving Teck’s five mines in the Elk Valley produce more than just steelmaking coal. For generations they have supported families, helped to build communities and fostered economic growth. Have a safe and enjoyable Griz Days 2013 and look out for the Teck float in the Griz Days parade.

Teck is a proud supporter of Fernie Inspire the Race to Empower (FIRE). Local resident Grace Brulotte founded this adaptive ski school to give everyone access to the world-class skiing in Fernie. Grace Brulotte is pictured sit-skiing at Fernie Alpine Resort with FIRE instructor Jacob Liddy. Photo by Raven Eye Photography

The skiers schussed down the mountain and excitedly told everyone they met of their experience. Some of the town’s elders remembered the sighting of a little grizzly-clad boy so long ago and the discovery of massive bare-footed tracks high upon the snow covered peaks. In recognition and admiration of the man who became known as “GRIZ”, the town’s people held a festival. Sporting events, competitions, parades and gatherings. To this day this festival continues every March in tribute to our powder king. The best powder and packed snow conditions in the west also continue to blanket our mountains.

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Brand new jail for Most Wanted fundraiser

By Nicole Liebermann he Most Wanted Griz Days fundraiser is back and better than ever! This year’s event will include the unveiling of the brand new Griz Jail. Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski arranged the building of the jail and trailer and the entire project ended up being a true community effort, with several Fernie residents joining forces to help out. It was designed and built by Jack Cunliffe, hand painted by Rebecca Hall and Carmen Schorn, and the logos were created by Adam Rigby.

Throughout the weekend’s festivities, anyone found not wearing a Griz Days pin will be thrown in jail, and only released after their bail has been posted. Don’t forget to pick up your collectable pin, as they are the ultimate ticket to freedom during the celebrations. As long as you’re wearing your pin, the Griz Sherriff won’t arrest you, but beware the sheriff and his deputies if you’re caught without one – you might end up spending the weekend in the Griz Jail. Every year, all of the Most Wanted fundraiser money, along with partial proceeds from Griz Pin sales, goes towards a deserving charity organization in the community. This year, two amazing groups have been chosen: Fernie Friends for Friends and the Fernie Food Bank.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is proud organizer of the Griz Days festival. By working closely with a committee of dedicated people represented from the City, FAR, RDEK and businesses we are able to incorporate a number of events that showcase our winter spirit. The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the committee, The City of Fernie, all other participating organisations and the business community. This year the proceeds of the Most Wanted and partial Griz Pins sales will support the Fernie Food Bank and Fernie Friends for Friends.

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riz days is here – and watch out if you aren’t getting into the spirit! Fernie’s annual winter celebration will kick off on Friday, March 1 with some arrests! If anyone has a family member they feel is not taking part in the celebrations, they can report them to the sherriff, who will come round and arrest them. Call the Sheriff’s office at 250-423-6868. Anyone who isn’t wearing one of the Griz Days pins, which are available for sale around the town, may also end up locked up. The Sheriff also has warrants out for the arrests of several notable outlaws around town. If people want to keep these

“Most wanted” out of jail, they should visit their places of work and donate towards their bail fund, which will go to the Fernie Food Bank and Fernie Friends for Friends Society. Money from the sale of the $3.00 or two for $5.00 Griz Pins with a chance to win $1,000.00 will go to the Fernie Food Bank and Fernie Friends for Friends Society. The weekend will be packed with entertainment, including the Extreme Griz competition, the annual Griz Days parade, craft fair, a street hockey tournament, and the 30th annual Raging Elk Dummy Downhill at Fernie Alpine Resort. And much much more!.

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Willard Ripley: the original Extreme Griz councillor and the owner of River City Woodworks. Turn the clock back 35 years and Willard was known for something else - being the very first Extreme Griz. The Griz represents Fernie’s best qualities – funloving, at home in the outdoors, and someone who will do anything to get to Fernie’s fantastic powder. In 1978, as a way to recognize the Fernie resident who best represented those qualities, the inaugural Extreme Griz competition was held. “Instead of having your typical winter carnival crowning of the Queen, they came up with this bright

idea to have the Griz competition, or a mountain man competition,” explained Willard. “They had a whole bunch

of events like snowshoeing, and beer chugging, and tall tale telling, and arm wrestling.” He went on to say, “The rules surrounding the competition were pretty loose, so it was a bit of a wild and western event. It was quite a bit of fun really.” Today, the Extreme Griz competition is still going strong. Every year, men and women from the community compete in contests like log sawing, axe throwing, fire lighting, and pancake eating. Come out and cheer on this year’s contestants as they battle it out for the title on Saturday at Fernie Alpine Resort.

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10 am-3 pm Wild Nature Tours Snowshoe Geocaching Sign in at Wildsight, 891 2nd Ave. 10 am-4 pm Griz Days Craft Fair at the Community Centre Entrance by Griz Pin Extreme Griz Pancake Eating Contest at 11 am 3:00 pm Free Brewery Tours at Fernie Brewing Baby Griz Crawl at 12:00 noon Company call to reserve 250-423-7797 12-6 pm 14th Annual Classic Canadian 6-10 pm CP Station Square Street Party! Street Hockey Tournament (Downtown by the Arts Station) At the back of Park Place Lodge - Griz Days Most Wanted arrests & bailouts Advance registration required - Live Music by Coal Creek Boys at the Pub. - Refreshment Garden 19+ Food & Refreshment garden. - Concessions 12-4 pm Extreme Griz Competition - CP Rail Jam Preliminaries at Fernie Alpine Resort hosted by Comitt Snow & Skate Advance registration required call sponsored by CP Rail 250-423-6868 6:30 pm Griz Days Parade Downtown Second Avenue Theme - “Light up the Night” ON THE STREET 7:00 pm 2013 Grad ‘Fun Fair’ Fundraiser at the Elks Hall

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CP Station Square Street Party! (Downtown by the Arts Station) - Kids Griz Dress Up 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’ - Crowning of Extreme Griz Winners - Refreshment Garden 19+ Saturday - Concessions 8:30 pm - CP Rail Jam Finals hosted by Comitt Snow & Skate sponsored by CP Rail 7-10 pm

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ountain men – and women – are being invited to prove the strength of their Griz spirit for this year’s Extreme Griz competition. This year most of the competition will be held at Fernie Alpine Resort, with pancake eating rounds at the Fernie Community Centre, and the crowning of the Extreme Griz winners on stage after the parade on Saturday night. Events this year include bear riding, a ski/snowboard race, snow shoe obstacle race, axe throwing, making a fire and boiling water, a pancake eating competition, karaoke at the Griz Bar and arm wrestling. It is being organized by three-times reigning champion Steve Ruskay who, after winning the competition three consecutive years, has decided to step down from competing and instead take on the role of Grizmaster to oversee events and ensure the standard of ‘Grizzliness’ stays high. “I am really excited to be working with the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and Fernie Alpine Resort to put together the competition this year,” he said. “We hope to boost numbers and get lots of people watching the events on the ski hill. Most of the events will take place around the base area, with some of them on the mountain itself. “The Extreme Griz crowning ceremony will take place after the parade and there are cash prizes for the first, second and third place winners of $300, $150 and $50.” Ruskay added that the Extreme Griz winner needs to reflect the values of the mountain man himself, and display a strong set of mountain survival skills.

“They need to embrace the spirit of the Griz, be fun-loving and at home in the outdoors. Most importantly they need to love Fernie powder.” • Registration in the Extreme Griz competition is free but there is a limited number of competitors so sign up early to avoid disappointment. Entry form at www.facebook.com/ grizdays2013

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downtown stage at Friday night’s street party is the Coal Creek Boys. Named after a long forgotten mining town just behind Fernie, the band features flavours of traditional, 70’s outlaw, and alternative country music. Drenched in the rich history of Western Canadian coal mining, the Coal Creek Boys draw their listeners in with a classic and upbeat country swing, and then deliver with impact. A story, or tale, directly related to historical events, truth, and of personal experiences. The band is made up of members from the Elk Valley, Cranbrook, and Southern Alberta. With over 45 original songs on their set list, Coal Creek Boys are also famous for their classic covers from Mississippi John Hurts, The Band, Bob Dylan, and Steve Earle. Get your dancing shoes ready and come out for a good time with the Coal Creek Boys on Friday night!

60 Hertz By Nicole Liebermann ootenay rock band 60 Hertz will be entertaining the downtown crowd following Saturday night’s Griz Days Parade down Second Avenue. The members of 60 Hertz have been around the music business for nearly as long as the ‘60’ represents. James Neve and Dave Birch have been playing folk rock and ballads together for 15 years and remained good friends and musical collaborators. The pair brought in lead guitarist Robert Young and drummer Marty Musser, both original members of earlier projects, to round out the band. 60 Hertz’s sound relates to a storied history with roots and folk rock as central genres, presented in an honest, simple, and personal way. Stick around for their performance after the parade Saturday night and enjoy rocking out with a group of guys who remain young at heart and love to stomp it out.

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Bring on the Pain - Commit To Pain - CP Rail Jam By Angela Treharne he rail jam is the chance for Fernie’s most daring skiers and snowboarders to show off their freestyle tricks, right in the heart of the downtown core. Commit 2 Pain originally started in 2004 in the alley of the Royal Hotel with a 10 foot pile of snow and a very basic handmade jib that was definitely not ‘to code.’ The idea behind the event was to bring the action from the ski hill into town and allow competitors of all ages to come together in union to celebrate one of the great offerings of this fantastic town. Epic annual snowfalls allow Fernie an opportunity to create a snowy playground in any location, and with a lot of manpower, the foundation was laid for what has now become an integral part of Griz Days. With eight years of trial and error, creative design, support from the city, our local shops, and the citizens of the valley, it has evolved to great heights. Organizer Adam Laurin from Commit Snow and Skate has bigger plans for the future including incorporating other disciplines of the sports, including a big air, and a movement towards a slopestyle staged course that will combine both air features and jib features, allowing riders to showcase even more of their talents.

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