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Community members came out to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fernie Women’s Resource Centre over the weekend. Newcomers and longtime supporters were treated to a barbecue, live music, and cake, and attendants were invited to tour the newly renovated building. For the full story and more photos, turn to page 15. Photo by A. MacDonald

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A francophone school for Fernie

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new school is coming to Fernie this fall. On May 25, the Conseil Scolaire Francophone (CSF), B.C.'s francophone school board, voted unanimously to open a K-2 school in September. The as of yet unnamed school will operate out of the Max Turyk building. A few different groups of Elk Valley parents have been working towards a francophone school for the area on and off since 2000. The formation of the Association Francophone des Rocheuses du Sud (AFRoS), which translates to Francophone Association of the Southern Rockies, ramped up their efforts in 2012. The nonprofit society already offers

preschool programs to bring French-speaking families together, and led the way in making the dream a reality. Heather Kerr from AFRoS is happy to see all of their hard work has paid off. “It was an exciting process not only to see our registration numbers grow by more than 50 per cent in the last three months as the idea of a francophone school in Fernie became more tangible and widespread, but also to receive unanimous support from Fernie City Council, backing from our MLA Bill Bennett, and to have CSF trustees vote unanimously in favour of opening a school here in September 2013,” she said. “For the parents involved with this September's K-2 class, many of whom were part of the 2009 applica-

tion for a school, there is an added feeling of redemption and satisfaction.” There are 15 students registered for the coming year’s K-2 class, but Heather is confident there will be more and more as the school grows. “As part of our application to the CSF for our school, we actually collected registration forms for children not yet old enough for school but whose parents were willing to commit their child attending such a school,” explained Kerr. “We have forms for students up until kindergarten 20182019, and based on these numbers we will have 37 students in five years time.” She added, “This takes into account only the families that are here presently, and census data shows that

Fernie is growing, which bodes well for the francophone school's enrolment.” Kerr believes the school will be a welcome addition to Fernie’s French-speaking families. “A francophone school in Fernie is just one link in the chain of French language and culture in our area, which includes the existing Late Immersion at IDES, preschool programming offered by Creative Minds and AFRoS, the French-language section of the Fernie Library, and courses offered by College of the Rockies.” She went on to say, “The tangible presence of a francophone school will probably increase the conversation around bilingualism, multiculturalism, and how our area is evolving. This conversation can some-

times be heated, but can lead to greater understanding and openness, especially because children have a way of breaking down barriers. This sort of school gives francophones from the South Country all the way up the Elk Valley a voice, and helps the wider community see what makes the very diverse set of French speakers in our area tick.” There are several different requirements for a child to be eligible to attend a francophone school. The CSF has recently changed their admission criteria to accommodate children and families who learned their French through means other than in the home as a first language. For all of the requirements, go to csf. bc.ca.

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Sparwood students shine at graduation By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

parwood Secondary students celebrated the end of an era Saturday night. Each of the 47 students that made up the grad class of 2013 proudly walked across the stage during the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commencement ceremony. Following speeches by School Board Trustee Bev Bellina and District Superintendent Bendina Miller, scholarships and bursaries

were presented to many of the hardworking students. Valedictorian Ty Hanlon gave a heartwarming address to his fellow students and even kept them entertained with a song. Marking her last year as principal at Sparwood Secondary School, Fran Kellington bid farewell to the class of 2013 and wrapped up the ceremony. The festivities continued into the night with the annual dance and grand march.

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Get your Coal Miner Days pins By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

et your Coal Miner Days pins and have a chance at winning $1,000. Coal Miner Days pins will be on sale at many local businesses around Sparwood and the number on the back of each pin is your ticket to winning! The winning number will be drawn on Thursday, June 13 and the winner must still have the pin to be able to claim the $1,000 prize.

The winning pin number will be posted on the Coal Miner Days web page, on the Facebook page and in The Free Press. Coal Miner Days pins are sponsored by Coal Miner Days Society and East Kootenay Community Credit Union. Coal Miner Days is June 7 to 9 in Sparwood, and features events from bed races to poker tournaments. For more information visit coalminerdays.com and check out the Coal Miner Days pullout in today’s Free Press.

Fernie librarian recognized By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

mma Dressler has won a provincial award for her work as Director of the Fernie Heritage Library. On May 11, at the annual British Columbia Library Association meeting, Emma Dressler was presented with the BC Library Director’s Award of Excellence for 2012. The provincial committee celebrates one librarian a year with this award. The presenter spoke enthusiastically about Fernie’s library, particularly the way it is meeting contemporary challenges by offering a wide array of innovative programs and services. Emma Dressler was delighted to be chosen from the many library directors across the province. “This award is a reflection of the work of everyone at the library, the staff, volunteers and the

board,” said Emma. “Everything we do is truly a team endeavour and I feel privileged to work with such an amazing group of people.” Local writer and library board member, Angie Abdou, said she was not surprised. “I spend a lot of time in libraries across the country,” Angie explained, “and I know we have something special here in Fernie. Emma has made it her goal to create a library that is the living room of the community. Her vision and leadership have allowed her and her staff to create a space that is welcoming and energetic. It’s my favourite building in town.” Min Merrit, Chair of the Fernie Library board, is also pleased that Emma has been recognized. “As a board we are fully aware of what an outstanding library director we have here at the Fernie Heritage Library,” said Min.

“Emma is intelligent, professional and utterly committed to providing this community with excellent library services. We are so proud that she is being recognized province wide for all that she does to make libraries relevant in today’s society.”

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BioteQ to deal with excess selenium in Elk Valley waters By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

water treatment company has stepped up to address the growing concern that there is too much selenium in Elk Valley waters. BioteQ Environmental Technologies, Inc., a leader in industrial waste water treatment, has been awarded a contract from Teck to conduct a pilot test, using its innovative and new technology, for selenium removal. BioteQ and Teck have been working together on the issue over the last year. “Initially, we did a lot of work for [Teck] at the lab scale, so we did most of it in our lab in Vancouver,” said Jonathan Wilkinson, CEO for BioteQ. “Now we’re moving to the next phase of it, which is scaling that up into an actual pilot plant that will go out to one of the Teck sites and will process water while removing selenium.” BioteQ will build and

deploy a pilot scale plant for on-site field testing to begin this summer. The process will rely on their Selen-IX technology that is designed to cut out the selenium currently seeping out from local mines. “Our technology is based on what is called ion exchange,” stated Wilkinson. “Essentially what we do is selectively grab the selenium out of the water so that you can actually discharge water that doesn’t have selenium in it into the water courses, and address the environmental issues that are confronting Teck right now.” He went on to explain the two stage process. “The first stage uses a resin that essentially has a preference for grabbing on to the selenium. We can actually take it out, and then we have a second stage, which reduces the selenium down to a very small amount, so they can actually get rid of the residual stuff by just taking it off site.”

Testing of the pilot plant will be carried out until the end of November, at which point Teck will decide whether they want to move forward with the construction of a full plant. “The concern that has been raised by environmental groups, community groups, and by the government is that there has been an increase in selenium concentration in some of the water courses there,” commented Wilkinson. ‘The aim of this is to stabilize and allow that level to decrease, so that there is no concern about what the effect is going to be on aquatic life going forward, so it’s a real environmental benefit.” Selenium is essential to all life, but can affect aquatic life at higher concentrations. The total value of the contract will vary depending on the time required for adequate field testing, but is anticipated to be roughly $900,000.

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Sparwood Leisure Centre to shut down for upgrades By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Sparwood Leisure Centre will be closed for nearly a month to replace the facility’s aging and outdated heating and HVAC system. Residents will be without their recreation centre from June 17 to July 8. The energy retrofit will see the replacement of two dehumidification systems, two atmospheric boilers, and two hot water heaters with a state of the art dehumidification and heating system. The new sys-

tem will incorporate condensing boilers and heat pumps, as well as solar and high efficiency dehumidification systems. The Community Recreation Program has contributed $400,000 towards the project, with the remaining $228,587 funded by the District of Sparwood. During the closure the fitness centre will also be closed. All current monthly and yearly passes will be extended to cover the shutdown period. The office will remain open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for program registration.

New deputy fire chief in Elkford Taking Action on Water Quality Teck is working with communities, governments and First Nations to develop an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan that will maintain the health of the watershed. You are invited to find out more at one of our community information sessions. Teck staff will be available to answer your questions and provide background. Fernie Community Centre, 901 6th Avenue Thursday June 6, 2-7pm Sparwood Seniors Drop In Centre, 101 Pine Ave – Tuesday, June 11, 2-7pm

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lkford has a new deputy fire chief starting next month, after he left his position in Smithers to chase his dream of being a Fire Chief. Corey J. Kortmeyer had his last day as chief of the Telkwa Volunteer Fire Department in Smithers last week. Kortmeyer is headed to Elkford where he assumes the position of full-time Deputy Fire Chief. “My dream is to be a full-time fire chief,” Kortmeyer said. “This is the first step.” Kortmeyer first slipped into firefighter boots in Telkwa in 2006, then in 2008  he took over as fire chief. Looking back, Kortmeyer points to additional training he’s been able to secure for the TVFD as one of his most important accomplishments, together with being able to maintain a core group of volunteers. “I’ve rubbed shoulders with some great people,” Kortmeyer

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said referring to the volunteer firefighters. In those years of service, Kortmeyer points to one incident as the best and toughest event of his time in Telkwa. He recalls, still with some emotion in his voice, a close call a few summers ago when a two-year-old boy fell into Tyhee Lake. “He drowned and was resuscitated,” Kortmeyer said. “It was the highest

point in my career and the lowest up until when we found out he was going to be OK.” Although he’s excited about his new adventure, Kortmeyer said it is difficult to leave Telkwa and the fire hall. “The volunteers in the fire hall are a closeknit group,” he said. “It’s going to be really hard to say goodbye to the valley and Telkwa especially.”

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Rockies snow pack drops By Sally MacDonald Daily Townsman Staff

he Rocky Mountains have lost 20 per cent of their snow cover since the 1980s, according to a U.S. geological study. The study by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey found "unusually severe declines in snow pack in the northern Rocky Mountains" since the 1980s. Earlier research had found that before the 1980s, snow pack was low in the southern Rockies when it was high in the northern Rockies, and vice versa. This new study found that the decline now applies to the entire length of the mountain range. "Each year we looked at temperature and precipitation variations and the amount of water contained within the snow pack as of April," said scientist Greg Pederson, the lead author of the study. "Snow deficits were consistent throughout the Rockies due to the lack of precipitation during the cool seasons during the 1930s — coinciding with the Dust Bowl era. From 1980 on, warmer spring temperatures melt-

ed snow pack throughout the Rockies early, regardless of winter precipitation. The model in turn shows temperature as the major driving factor in snow pack declines over the past 30 years." To conduct the study, geological scientists measured the amount of snow against monthly temperature and precipitation data, going all the way back to 1895 and running the figures all the way to 2011. That gave the scientists a look at how winter temperature, spring temperature and precipitation has affected the snow pack. Geologists found that regional snow pack accumulation is very sensitive to changes in those two factors — temperature and precipitation — over time. However, it is hard to see why the snow pack has declined so rapidly in the past 30 years. Patterns are hard to discern when analyzing variation of temperature and precipitation because La Nina and El Nino affect the northern Rockies differently than the southern and central Rockies.

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Recent changes to the snow pack in the mountain range were compared to evidence from tree rings going back 800 years. Greg McCabe, co-author of the study, explains that “recent springtime warming also reduced the extent of snow cover at low to middle elevations where temperature has had the greatest impact.” “Both natural variability in temperature and anthropogenic warming have contributed to the recent snow pack decline, though disentangling their influences exactly remains elusive,” said Julio Betancourt, a fellow researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey. Snow pack on the Rockies is important for both the U.S. and Canada because it affects things like crop irrigation, energy production at hydroelectric dams, as well as the risk of flood and wildfire. According to the study, if snow melt happens earlier and faster, it can have repercussions for water supply, risk management and ecosystem health for communities west of the Rocky Mountains.

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orking as a reporter for The Free Press for the last year, Nicole Liebermann is taking on a different position with the paper, as the new advertising sales representative. A relatively newer resident to the Elk Valley, Liebermann has called the area home for almost two years. She’s excited to continue working with the dynamic team at The Free Press in a new capacity. “I couldn’t be happier to have the chance to grow and progress into a new role with The Free Press,” commented Liebermann. “I have loved getting to know people in Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford by covering everything from bake sales and concerts to council meetings and hockey games. I feel lucky to have been able to contribute to the community’s trusted newspaper as a reporter, and now as the advertising representative.” She went on to say, “Having already formed some great contacts with business owners, residents, and elected officials in the Elk Valley and South Country, I’m looking forward to get-

Current reporter Nicole Liebermann is the Free Press’ new advertising sales representative. Photo by A. Treharne

ting out in the community to continue building those relationships and make new ones.” Liebermann is taking over the position from Andrea Horton, who was recently named the new publisher of The Free Press.

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Sparwood’s biggest event of the year is here again! Coal Miner Days showcases the kind of community spirit that makes all of us so proud to live in the Elk Valley. From Friday, to Sunday, the schedule of events is packed with entertainment from the always-popular bed races, cabaret, bike rodeo, slo-pitch tournament and parade, to kidfriendly activities and entertainment like face painting, Kootenay Children’s Train, bounce houses and Dan the Balloon Man. Even though Coal Miner Days is Sparwood’s big festival, that doesn’t mean it is exclusively for Sparwoodians (if that is the correct term). This is a good chance for Sparwood to showcase their town to the rest of the valley, and an opportunity to come together as a valley. Although there are several towns that make up the Elk Valley, they all rely on and need each other in different ways, and joining together to celebrate each other’s towns is a great way to bring communities together. So even if you don’t live in Sparwood, head over this weekend, support Sparwood, and see what a great event they put on! The number of volunteers that are involved in putting on a weekend like this, and the number of hours each of them devotes to putting on a huge community event, is incredible. Very few people have much free time, everyone has a job to go to, kids to look after, appointments, commitments, or whatever eats up all their time, and yet every year so many people make volunteering a priority. They give their time and effort and ask for nothing in return, other than to see the community enjoying themselves. Thanks to all volunteers, across the Elk valley, who volunteer at all the events throughout the year! Hopefully this year the weather will be kinder than last, and Coal Miner Days is fun in the sun, rather than the rain.

Solutions for Canada’s future Canada needs a new approach in dealing with international relations. Today war, economics and flawed foreign aid policies form the basis of relations with our fellow man on planet earth. It is quite obvious that things are not getting better for all our efforts. We need a new approach. We need a new idea. Canada needs to choose its destiny rather than be buffeted by the ever-changing winds of politics, economics and religion. Cancel our membership to NATO. Eliminate all foreign aid programs. Cancel the F-35. Halt the War on Drugs. Stop the War on Terror. Then take all that money and all that Canadian talent and focus it in a new

direction. Canada will spearhead a new direction for water management on this planet. The oceans cry out for someone to speak for them and fresh water in many parts of the world is in peril. Canada, from sea to sea to sea. Canada, from the Atlantic to the Arctic to the Pacific. Canada, bounded by sea water. Canada, blessed with fresh water. Canada, a nation of immigrants whose turn it is to give back to this grand land by protecting its water and the water of planet earth. The oceans are dying and the fresh water of our planet becomes more sullied as each day goes by. It is time for Canada to become a nation of heroes. Canada, teacher, educator in the ways of water. Let us focus our talents on a problem, a target worthy of our efforts.

Democracy loses again The most upsetting thing about the election May 14 is not who won, but how our system lost... lost the interest of 52 per cent of the human beings blessed with the privilege of a democratic government and who chose to say, by non-participation, “I opt out.” No one can tell their motives. I do not expect the chattering class, the politicized minority like myself and my

Let the words water and Canada become synonymous on the world stage, presented by Justin Trudeau, a blank piece of paper or so they say. Let us make water Canada’s foreign policy. Let us teach the world how to think rather than what to think. Thirty years ago the Trudeau International Fresh Water Institute was proposed for the old Notre Dame, then David Thompson, University site. Justin, you are connected to the Kootenays and to water and even though many forget, I know you know, Kokanee Creek is “eau de Trudeau”. Let us make water Canada’s foreign policy. Everything is first an idea. Dick Murphy Nelson

social circles, to know the answer why. We obviously know nothing about the majority and its thinking about politics. The majority might be celebrating the election because it is a demonstration of just how ignorant we political professionals have proven to be. Charles Jeanes Nelson

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reported on Pine Avenue and by the Causeway Bay Hotel. Aggressive coyotes reported at the Spardell Mobile Home Park.

Elkford • Cougar sightings re p o r t e d on Balmer C re s c e n t and Grizzly bear sightings on Highway 43 by the golf course.

By Kathy Murray Elk Valley Bear Aware

here have been several reports of bears, cougars and coyotes in residential areas and on recreational trails throughout the Elk Valley.

Provincial Park Campground. • A cougar and kittens have been reported on Swine Flu trail in the Fairy Creek Area. • Mountain bikers and their dogs were stalked by coyotes on R Trail in Ridgemont.

Fernie • G r i z z l y bears reported on Ecoterrorist and Erics trail in Ridgemont, River Road Extension and on Lactic Ridge in Mt Fernie Provincial Park. • Black bears reported on Swine Flu and in the Mt Fernie

Cougars are wide ranging animals and may show up in urban settings from time to time. If they are passing through it is important they do not find food that may encourage them to stay. Many urban incidents occur with young cougars that have not yet learned how to hunt effectively or older animals that can no longer hunt in the wild.

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• Feed pets indoors and keep pets indoors, especially at night. Cats and small dogs that are left to free-range, hunt small birds and rodents and, in turn, become prey themselves.

• Bear sightings on Pine Avenue. Cougar sightings

• Bird feeders can attract cougars and bears. Seeds

Dicken Road Area • A cougar attacked and killed a cat on Dicken Road.

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on the ground can accumulate, attracting rodents and, in turn, attracting cougars and other predators that feed on the rodents. • Never feed deer or other possible prey species for cougars. While deer may be pleasant to watch, they can attract large predators such as cougars into residential neighbourhoods. As well, urban deer present their own set of problems to you and your neighbours. • Deer are one of the cougar’s primary food sources. If deer are abundant in an area, especially a wintering area, then there is a good possibility to find cougars using the same area.

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• Cougars are most active during the period from dusk until dawn and this period requires extra vigilance by hikers while in cougar country. • Attacks by cougars are rare but can be fatal, especially if young children are involved. In all cases you must fight back as cougar attacks are always predatory and the cougar sees you as a meal. Use rocks, sticks or whatever you have at hand to protect yourself. • If you see a cougar that is watching you, maintain eye contact with the cougar and speak to it in a loud firm voice. Reinforce the fact that you are a human and

not an easy target. Back out of the area and seek assistance or shelter. Call the Conservation Officer Service reporting line (1-877-952-7277) to report the incident. • If you encounter a coyote that is aggressive towards you do not run as this may trigger an attack. Back away slowly and speak to it in a loud

firm voice. If you have a walking stick use that to protect yourself, and/or deliver a series of hard kicks to the coyote’s ribs and stomach and that should be enough to dissuade the animal. For more information on wildlife safety visit www.wildsafebc.com

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• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30am to 10:15am- Aquafit Elkford Pool • 10:00am start – Ladies Day (morning group) at Fernie Golf & Country Club • 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- 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 12:00pmStorytime Fernie Library • 3:00pm start – Ladies Day (afternoon group) at Fernie Golf & Country Club • 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:00 pm start – Men’s Night at Sparwood Golf Club • 5:00 pm start – Men’s Night at Indian Springs Ranch in

Eureka • 6:30pm- Ladies Archery, Fernie Elks Hall • 6:30 pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre • 7:30pm – 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 • 10:00am to 11:00 am- Aquafit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 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 12:00pmStorytime Fernie Library • 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 3:00 pm start – Men’s Night at Fernie Golf & Country Club • 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:00 pm start – Ladies Night at Sparwood Golf Club • 5:00 pm start – Ladies Night at Indian Springs Ranch, Eureka • 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 • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood

Library Open to Public • 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 • 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 6:00pm- Youth Archery, Fernie Elks Hall • 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

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 12:00pmStorytime Fernie Heritage Library • 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library • 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 • 7:30pm- 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 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 2:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 5:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Sundays

• 12:00pm to 2:00pm- Family Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 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 • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE 3-14

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Fernie Aquatic Centre annual shut down Sparwood Chamber Golf Tournament Teck Water Quality information session, Fernie Community Centre, 2-7pm “Dying to be Born” book signing & launch, Polar Peek Books, Fernie, 7:00-9:00pm Jennifer Craig, Author of Yes Sister, No Sister, at the Fernie Library, 7:00pm Tee off for Tots, Mountain Meadows Golf Course, Elkford Friends for Friends Hot Dog Sale at Fernie Overwaitea, 12noon-6pm Coal Miner Days, Sparwood Coal Miner Days Bed Races, Curling Rink Parking Lot, 6pm Jennifer Craig, Author of Yes Sister, No Sister, at the Sparwood Library, 7:00pm Salvation Army Art & Collectibles Auction, Fernie, 10am-2pm Elk Valley Relay for Life, Prentice Park, 11am-11pm Coal Miner Days Tug of War, Spray Park, 4pm Coal Miner Days Cabaret featuring “The Chevelles”, Curling Rink, 9pm Coal Miner Days Youth Duathlon, Sparwood Men’s Pro-Am at the Fernie Golf & Country Club Elkford Council Meeting, 6:00pm Fernie Council Meeting, 7:00pm Teck Water Quality information session, Sparwood Seniors Drop In Centre, 2-7pm Teck Water Quality information session, Elkford Community Conference Centre, 2-7pm Prenatal Classes, The Art of Giving Birth, Fernie Arts Station, 6:309:30pm Urban Wildlife Management Advisory Committee, Elkford Council Chambers, 8pm Fishing opens on the Elk River (ends Oct. 31st) Family Golf Day at the Sparwood Golf Club Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market, Baynes Lake Community Centre, 9am-12:30pm Alzheimer Society Walk, Blairmore Elks Community Centre, 4pm

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT CHANGE TO LIQUOR LICENCE (LIQUOR PRIMARY & LIQUOR PRIMARY CLUB) FOR A NEW OUTDOOR PATIO

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City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall Ph: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226

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

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

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

For Council consideration on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 7:00pm Public notice is hereby given that Council for the City of Fernie is gathering views of residents that may be affected by the application for a permanent change to the Liquor Primary & Liquor Primary Club Licence of the Fernie Hotel & Pub to add a new outdoor patio. Council will consider written submissions with respect to the change at the regular meeting to be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie British Columbia. Applicant: Owner/Operator of the Fernie Hotel & Pub Location: 691 1st Avenue

Purpose: The applicant has applied to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) for a permanent change to their existing Liquor Primary and Liquor Primary Club Licence. The application, if approved, will allow liquor service to a new outdoor patio with a maximum occupant load of 18 under the amended Licence. As part of the application process for a change to a Liquor Primary Licence, the Local Government must gather the views of residents that may be affected by the proposed change. In conjunction with the application to the LCLB to change the liquor licence the

proponent also applied to the City for a Licence of Occupation that, if approved, will allow a new outdoor patio to occupy a portion of the municipal boulevard adjacent to the Fernie Hotel & Pub. The Licence of Occupation limits the operating season of the patio from May 1st to and including October 15th and stipulates that the patio shall not be operated between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00am. Persons who feel that they may be affected by the Fernie Hotel & Pub’s application to change their Liquor Primary and Liquor Primary Club Licence to add an outdoor patio are invited to submit written comments to Michelle Martineau, Director of Corporate Administration Services no later than 5:00pm on Monday, June 10, 2013. The submissions will be taken into consideration by City of Fernie Council when formulating a resolution regarding the application that will be provided to the LCLB.

be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca The deadline for written submissions is 5:00PM on MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013.

All submissions must include your name and street address. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Director of Corporate Administration Services at 250.423.6817.

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION

Notice of Disposition of Real Property Interests being Disposed of by the City of Fernie to the Fernie Hotel & Pub. The City of Fernie hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of its interests in land to the Fernie Hotel & Pub by way of issuance of a Licence of Occupation to operate an outdoor patio on a portion of municipal boulevard adjacent to the Fernie Hotel & Pub located at 691 1st Avenue (Lot A, Block 17, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734 Except (1) Parcel 1 (see 530251) and (2) Parcel 2 (See AFB 31/376/23113A) for a fee of $10.00 per square metre for a term of one year.

Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue; • BY FAX: to 250.423.3034; • BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Director of Corporate Administration Services, PO Box 190, Fernie BC, V0B 1M0; or • BY EMAIL: email submission should

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY Unsightly Properties They poop, you scoop! Property use issues impact living conditions PLAN Neglecting to pick up after your dog for residents, businesses, and visitors to “Bag that poo any bin will do” the City of Fernie. Unsightly properties Being a responsible owner is much more could mean that someone else picks it UPDATE FIRST ROUND DRAFT REVIEW June 25, 2013 9am-3pm Fernie Community Centre 991 – 6th Avenue

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN Our OCP Update has reached the draft development stage after a winter of community engagement. Now we are looking for 6-8 community-minded citizens to participate in the ﬁrst round review of the draft chapters. You’ll be joining City staff, Mayor and Council, the OCP Advisory Committee, stakeholders and our consultants for a daylong session to identify possible gaps, review maps and help develop the ﬁnal drafts. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. We consulted the community, we listened! Now we need to know – did we get it right? If you’re interested in this opportunity please contact City Hall at cityhall@fernie. ca or call 250-423-6817. Hosted by the Whistler Centre for Sustainability and the City of Fernie.

can impact neighborhoods’ and the general enjoyment of our community. Well maintained properties, whether private, commercial or industrial, add greatly to the beauty and appeal of Fernie. Those that are poorly maintained lead to perceptions that an area is unsafe, untidy and poorly cared for. If you are a business owner this could have a negative effect on your business and could lead to increased levels of grafﬁti, vandalism and other anti-social behaviour. Bylaw No. 1587 - Unsightly Property Prevention Bylaw requires owners and/or occupiers to keep their premises tidy and free from rubbish, inoperative or unused vehicles; to clear the property of noxious weeds, dead landscaping, uncontrolled growth of landscaping as well; the accumulation of junk, discarded materials and garbage, deterioration of fences, buildings or other structures. Further to this maintenance of the boulevard and sidewalks abutting the properties is also the property owner’s responsibility. This means keeping the sidewalks clear of plant growth, and trimming shrubs and trees so they do not obstruct sidewalks, roads, or the view of trafﬁc. Help Fernie look its best.

than just giving your pet adequate care, food, water and shelter. You are also responsible for their actions. Control, license and clean up after your pet to keep Fernie safe, clean and healthy for everyone – including you and your pet.

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up...on their shoes. Far more seriously, it could expose people and other pets to bacteria, viruses and parasites in your pet’s waste. Clean up after your dog to keep Fernie healthy and attractive for everyone.

Splash Park Grand Opening June 16, 2013

Party is from 1pm-3pm

Come join the fun! Bouncy Castle Games Prizes BBQ

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, June 17, 2013 Monday, June 24, 2013 Monday, July 15, 2013

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Welcome to Coal Miner Days 2013

The organizers are to be congratulated. There is deﬁnitely something for everyone in this year’s festival. Be sure to check it out!! If you are visiting Sparwood for the ﬁrst time, we hope you enjoy not only the festival but also the many other recreation opportunities that are offered in our community. Try out one of the many activities offered at our Leisure Centre or for those outdoor enthusiasts, hike or bike one of our many trails. For those looking for a less strenuous activity, take a stroll through the downtown area and view our historic murals or mining artifacts and don’t forget to get your photo taken in front of our famous Titan Truck before you leave town.

Have a wonderful time at coal miner days 2013 Council and Staff District of Sparwood

Security Alarm Bylaw, 1120 False alarms are costly, time consuming, and create a potential safety risk for the District. This information will provide you with a brief overview of the definition of what constitutes a “false alarm”; however if you would like more detail, please refer to the actual “Security Alarm Bylaw 1120, 2013.” Original copies of the bylaw are available by contacting the District Office. What is the law? A "false alarm" means the activation of a security alarm system, resulting in the direct or in-direct notification of the Police Department and the attending at real property from which such alarm originated and where the Police Department finds no evidence of criminal activity or other emergency situation(s). False alarm includes, but is not limited to: a) The testing of an alarm which results in a Police Department response; b) An alarm actually or apparently activated by mechanical failure, malfunction or faulty equipment; c) An alarm activated by user error; d) An alarm reporting a police or other emergency situation occurring on or in relation to real property from which such alarm originated and no credible evidence exists or where no such event took place; or e) An alarm actually or apparently activated by atmospheric conditions, excessive vibrations, or power failure. Warnings will be issued for the first offence and a fine of $150.00 will be issued for the second offense and will double with each subsequent offence. Tips to Prevent False Alarms • • • •

Alarm systems should receive regular maintenance and testing to ensure they are functioning properly. Check for drafts that may cause curtains, plants or decorations to set off motion detectors. Be sure everyone in the family, guests, cleaners and contractors or at the business knows how to properly operate the security system. Motion detectors require additional care to prevent false alarms. Ensure pets are not allowed to roam freely through the area that is covered by the motion detector. Do not keep balloons in an area covered by motion detectors.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NUMBER: 2013-001 RECORDS MANAGEMENT REVIEW The District of Sparwood is requesting information from interested parties for the review of records and information management practices. The District of Sparwood reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or all RFQ’s, or to accept the RFQ deemed most favourable in the interest of the District of Sparwood. The Purpose of Issuing this RFQ is to: a) Receive quotations; and to b) Award the contract for the provision of the review of records and information management practices. Interested parties are invited to respond to this RFQ by submitting a response to the District. Responses should include ideas, information, and recommendations that could result in a clarification of the requirements, cost-saving opportunities, and the identification of potential problem areas with this initiative. RFQ Specifications: Specifically, this project is for the review of records and information management practices related to the District of Sparwood. Term: The term is up to one (1) year in length. Respondents are requested to provide a concise and focused response to this RFQ. Responses are requested in the following format: a) Brief company or personal profile; b) Name of a key contact person, including telephone number, fax number and email address; c) Your interest in providing the services; d) Brief description of experience in records and information management; e) Detailed description of service provided; f) From your past experience, has the District identified all the major components necessary to complete this project? If not, please provide information on other necessary components; g) Please provide a list of potential problems/risks that the District may encounter during this project; h) Please provide any ideas or suggestions about how such problems/risks should be addressed in a solicitation; i) Please provide fees and associated costs; j) Two (2) professional references; k) Identification and discussion of key factors that the respondent recommends the District consider when establishing its future business requirements; and l) Other required information specific to the nature of this RFQ and deemed important by the respondent. If subsequent competitive bidding opportunities are issued, the District is under no obligation to advise any vendor responding to this RFQ. Vendors are advised to monitor the District of Sparwood website (www.sparwood.ca) for any such opportunities, which will be open to all vendors regardless of whether or not a response to this RFQ has been submitted. All responses to this RFQ become the property of the District and will be held in confidence, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Respondents to this RFQ consent to the District incorporating any submitted ideas, concepts, approaches, or strategies into any planning, design, procurement, or contractual activities related to any aspect of the project without any obligation, liability, or consideration on the part of the District. The District will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any vendor in responding to this RFQ. Responses should be delivered by hand, regular mail, facsimile or email to the following location before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on June 17, 2013 and should quote RFQ Number 2013-001. District of Sparwood PO Box 520 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Fax: 250-425-7277 Email: rmanjak@sparwood.ca

OR Contact Person: Raeleen Manjak Director of Corporate Services rmanjak@sparwood.ca

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Isabella Dicken students celebrate May By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

tudents at Isabella Dicken Elementary School gathered together this morning to celebrate their accomplishments over the last month. The end of May assembly saw many students in all grades recognized for their hard work and recent achievements. Lieutenant Tom Hopkins with the Fernie Fire Department presented Diego Grijalva and Daniel Hammer as the winners of a poster contest for burn awareness. Sandra Summerfield with the Fernie Heritage Library stopped by to congratulate Mac Piney, Leah Heavey, and Ella Hofer on their well-written projects for the Reading Club. Three Isabella Dicken students were praised for their art work that has been incorporated into the Arts Station’s Banner Project; Holly Stevens, Makenzy Pratt, and Justin Hula. Keeping things upbeat, the Glee Club took to the stage to show off their singing and dancing. Following their performance, students, teachers, and parents in attendance gave a big round of applause to the 65 kids who represented IDES at the recent Kikomun Run. After watching slide shows of some impressive grade six photography projects, the assembly wrapped up with everyone joining in for an enthusiastic rendition of the school song.

Isabella Dicken Elementary School’s Glee Club show off their talents at an end of May assembly. Photo by N. Liebermann Sandra Summerfield recognizes Mac Piney, Leah Heavey, and Ella Hofer on their well-written projects for the Fernie Heritage Library’s Reading Club. Photo by N. Liebermann

Canadians flock south for May long weekend By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

65 students from IDES were applauded for taking part in the recent Kikomun Run. Photo by N. Liebermann

he number of people heading south to spend their long weekends in the United States is on the rise. Numbers reported by US Customs and Border Protection showed that a record number of cars and passengers headed into Montana over Victoria Day weekend, May 16 to 20.

• Hot dog sale June 7 from 12-6 (all proceeds to Friends Group)

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• Beef Round UpWP Rib Steaks 4.49 lb 9.90 kg just in time for Father's Day

Over those five days, 4,564 cars and 10,534 people crossed the border at Roosville, Montana, heading south. This is an increase of nearly 2,000 people from last year, when 8,624 people crossed, in 4,224 cars. The numbers have been steadily increasing over recent years. In 2010, only 2,915 cars, with 6,802 passengers travelled across the Roosville border.

• Spin the wheel June 7 (all proceeds to Friends Group)

• Collecting donations at till for Friends Group all week June 7-15 • each donation will receive an entry for Rib Steak dinner for 4 with all the fixings

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veryone loves a party and that’s what organizers of this year’s Relay for Life are hosting. As Relay teams round the track from 11am to 11pm on Saturday June 8 they will be treated to a full range of live entertainment on the Relay Stage. Singers, bands, solo artists and young performers from all over the Elk Valley and beyond will keep the party going. Building on last year’s show this year’s line-up will offer music for all tastes - from young violin players from Kerri Holmes’ music school to local favourite Liam Faucher and his band to rock’n roll cover groups. Relay for Life is one of the Canadian Cancer Society’s signature events and its goal is to raise money for programming including research, prevention and support services. Teams of 10 make a commitment to have a member on the FSS track during the 12-hours of Relay – that way each person’s commitment is only 1 hour. The Elk Valley Relay will have 3 special ceremonies: 1. Survivor’s Victory Lap – Cancer survivors are invited to join in this celebratory lap that kicks off each Relay. This year’s Survivor ceremony will also include a special address from our Honorary Chair Ev Cutts, a breast cancer survivor. A special ribbon

are $5 each and can be purchased in the Survivors Tent. Our Luminary Readers will be Fernie mayor Mary Giuliano and Councillor Randal Macnair. Our Luminary Performers this year are Hannah Bradish and Ocean Whelan. 3. Head Shave for a Cure – this fun event will take place at 2 pm and will see people raising money while shedding their locks. The clippers from Sparrow will do the honours this year and each participant will receive a special hat from Giv’er Shirts. People can register for the Head Shave event by emailing a message to lori@elkvalley.net.

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cutting ceremony will begin this special first lap. 2. Luminary Remembrance – the final lap of Relay is a chance to remember and honour loved ones who have cancer or those who have lost their battle with the disease. People’s names are placed on special bags with small candles. These are lighted and used to line the track for the last lap of the evening. Luminaries

Fernie’s Snow Sisters lead the way

Elk Valley Relay goes Rock n’ Roll

uth Hopkins, a cancer survivor, is making and selling beautiful scarves and donating part of the proceeds to Elk Valley Relay. She says she has always taken part in Relay and this seemed like a good way to raise money. Family members in the Lower Mainland and Calgary sell them for her as well. She sells the scarves for $20 and she will be selling at Relay this year – look for her in the Survivor Tent.

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STAGE PROGRAM Fernie Secondary School Track ELK VALLEY RELAY FOR LIFE

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t usually begins with a personal experience – a parent, a friend, a cousin is diagnosed with cancer. You struggle with how to be helpful, how to lend support. Forming a Relay for Life team is one way many people get involved. A very successful case in point is Fernie’s Snow Sisters. This team of young women started as a result of members having parents who had cancer. The team’s membership has morphed since its start in 2005 but their fund raising events are still well known. Who in Fernie hasn’t heard of their revealing calendars of early years, the Ladies Night Out movies, the Heel to Heal race on main street complete with natty looking guys in five inch stilettos? And successful Vegas Nights? Team member Mel Fleischacker, a cancer survivor herself, says you just need to look to your social circles for team members. They are in the gym, in your work place, on the chair lift. “We were just a group of friends who liked to do things together – we all skied together.” So the Snow Sisters were born. Fleischacker attributes the team’s success to hosting events rather than traditional fund raising. “We all love to dress up in costumes and like the one-time big event idea.” Over the years the team has raised more than $50,000 and received an Award of Excellence last year from the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Opening Ceremonies Opening Address Warm-Up Stretch Survivor Lap – Ribbon Cutting Kerri Holmes Strings students Fernie Chamber Orchestra IDES Glee Club Shavin’ Show Karaoke Hour Adam Doka Local DJ Liam Faucher Red Girl Yogurt Shark Thar Be Dragons Luminary Ceremony Luminary Performer Closing - Amazing Grace

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Andrea Horton Ev Cutts Nancy Parks Ev Cutts

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Entertainment Boot Camp Warmup DJ Music

Student players Violin Community Orchestra Student Group Sparrow 4 Hair

Assorted presentation Singing Presentation

Piano Fernie singer Fernie band Teen Band Adult Band Hannah Bradish Ocean Whelan

Contemporary Folk Rock Top 40 Classic Rock Vioiln Singer

FOOD GALORE AT RELAY Pancake Breakfast Yama2Go Caked by Ashley

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Pancake Breakfast – 10:30 am – 1 pm – Get your flapjacks early to power up! Yama To Go – noon – 8 pm – Get the best sushi from the popular Go – Truck Caked by Ashley – noon – 4 – You need Cupcakes – You want Cupcakes!!

CELEBRATE the lives of those who have fought cancer HONOUR the loved ones lost BATTLE against the disease

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STAGE PROGRAM Fernie Secondary School Track ELK VALLEY RELAY FOR LIFE

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he top vocalists in the region went head to head Saturday night in Cranbrook, and when the notes had faded and the dust had settled, a young woman from Nelson was judged first in the second annual Kootenays' Best Singer competition, with Maria Landa from Fernie taking second place. The event, organized by Vern

Gorham of Creston, followed upon a series of competitions in seven East and West Kootenay communities, with two singers from each advancing to Saturday night's finals at the Alliance Church. Fourteen singers brought their best before a panel of three judges, and an audience of hundreds. Seven were selected to a second round to determine first second and third place, based on a points system. Charlie Pears-Smith of Nelson advanced to the second round on

the strength of her performance of “Who's Loving You,” by the Jackson Five. Pears-Smith then took first place after singing “If I Can't Get You,” by Alicia Keys. Gabriel MacDonald of Nelson took third. The evening showcased a wide variety of performance, with the common denominator being the high level of vocal talent. Kathleen Decosse of Kimberley and Victoria Bowns of Creston performed original songs, accompanying themselves on guitar.

Eleven-year-old Claire Bernier of Fernie astounded the judges with her rendition of “Pioneer” by The Band Perry. Castlegar's Mateo Villa's brother James accompanied Mateo on grand piano, and Tyrel Hawke accompanied himself on piano, to “House of the Rising Sun” (both Villa and Hawkes went on to the second round). Devin Fikis of Kimberley made it through to the second round on the strength of her performance of “Back to Black,” as did Melissa Faulkner

of Grand Forks, singing “When I was Your Man,” by Bruno Mars. Other performers were Jamie Byram of Cranbrook, Wendy Faulkner of Grand Forks, Kelsea Dorosz of Castlegar, and Ben Lansing of Creston. As top singer, Pears-Smith wins $1,000, a day and a half worth of studio recording time, and opportunities to sing at the Kaslo Jazz Festival and the Kootenay Festival.

Women’s Centre celebrates new home By Adam MacDonald Contributor

ommunity members came together last Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fernie Women’s Resource Centre. Newcomers and longtime supporters alike were treated to a barbecue, live music, and cake, and attendants were invited to view the newly renovated building. Starting in the late '70s, with nothing more than a few women getting together and talking about some of the issues women face in the Elk Valley, the Resource Centre, over the past four decades, has grown to house 15 staff members, various community programs, and approximately 300 clients per month. “It’s been great to watch it grow

and change,” says Lynn Mace, who celebrates 25 years with the Centre this year. Many programs supported by the Centre have been around since the early ‘90s, and will continue with the new building, along with a new safe house, drop-in centre, and general programs area. “We had a lot of amazing community support,” said Lauren Fox, an outreach worker at the centre. “Everyone just really came together to make this happen for us and make it a really beautiful place.” For more information on the centre and the programs and services available, visit their website at www.ferniewomenscentre. com or drop in at 1592 10th Avenue to see the new facility. For more photos go to www. thefreepress.ca.

The Fernie Women’s Resource Centre celebrated the grand opening of their new building with a barbecue on Saturday. Photo by A. MacDonald

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1. BC cannot support Enbridge’s current proposal for a heavy oil pipeline across our province: http://www.news.gov. bc.ca/ (“BC Makes Final Written Argument”). However, this is not the end of the discussion about oil pipelines in BC – it’s more like the beginning. 2. Premier Christy Clark made it clear a year ago that five conditions must be met before BC can support an oil pipeline: http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/07/britishcolumbia-outlines-requirements-for-heavy-oil-pipelineconsideration.html.Unless these conditions are met, we will not support the project.

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30-35: Donna Miller, Eileen Thrun 36+: Donna Clark Skins: Pat Moore, Ursula Schroeder, Bridget Hemstead A big thank you to all the ladies that came out to play on Tuesday, there were 27 ladies that made it out to enjoy a beautiful day on the Fernie Golf and Country Club course and, thanks to a great grounds crew, the course is in great shape.

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ernie's Avalanche City Roller Girls (ACRG) were victorious after facing off against Invermere’s Killer Rollbots on Saturday night. ACRG hit the track with one clear goal, to win the rematch against last year’s league champions. From start to finish the bout was evenly matched. Some early and costly penalties saw

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the Roller Girls in the box leaving the Rollbots to edge out their lead, but Fernie was determined and slowly fought their way back to head into the second half with a narrow 4 point lead. The second half was a tight battle with the margin never spread more than 15 points. Both teams fought hard until the very end, but in the dying minutes the Roller Girls put their foot down. Forcing penalties on the Rollbots tired jammers, ACRG took the win with a final score of 184 to 145. Up next, the Roller Girls are off to Vancouver to take on the Pitt Meadows Haney Hooligans this weekend. The team will also be making a stop at the Summer Sweat roller derby boot camp hosted by some of Canada's best roller derby coaches and players.

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Ghostriders welcome new head coach to Fernie By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

here is another new addition to the Ghostriders for the 2013/14 season. The team has signed Dale Hladun, better known in the junior hockey world as ‘Duner’, as the Riders new head coach and general manager. “I’m very excited,” stated Hladun. “I’ve been in the league a long time so I know a bit about Fernie. I also coached in Bozeman when Fernie was an America West team, so it was always a nice place to come, and I always remembered how good the fans were and how good the organization is.” Hladun has spent time coaching in several different towns, including Bozeman,

Quesnel, Cowichan, and Comox. He spent the last eight and a half years making his mark on the Princeton Posse. The influential coach set several franchise records while with the team; 34 overall wins, 70 overall points, finishing fourth overall in the KIJHL for wins, and sixth overall for points. “A big part of me is in Princeton,” he remarked. “We established a lot of new things, I talked about leaving a legacy with the kids, and yeah, it’s very, very difficult to leave.” Hladun is now ready to say goodbye to Princeton and hello to Fernie. “It’s a new division and I’m looking forward to coming here to a new place and meeting new people, getting involved in the community and the area,” he said. “I’m the kind of guy that likes

to explore, so when I’m not in the rink I’m going to be touring and checking out the area, so I’m excited just to be here.” He went on to say, “There has always been a good core of players here over the years, it’s a destination a lot of players want to come to, so right away, [former coach Barry Wolff] is leaving me a good crew of kids. I know that I’ve been on the road a lot and I’ve seen lots of kids, and I’m pretty confident that we’ll have an extremely competitive club here right out of the gate.” Hladun is currently in Fernie to meet the Ghostriders new president, Barb Anderson, and the team’s executive. He hopes to be moved and a full-time resident of Fernie by the end of June.

The Ghostriders have welcome their new coach, Dale Hladun, to Fernie. From left: Rose Mangone, Lynda Moulton, Head Coach Dale Hladun, and President Barb Anderson. Submitted photo

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ootenay Tae Kwon Do attended the National Championship in Quebec City with 13 competitors from across the valley on May 18 and 19. The team brought home nine bronze, two silver and two gold medals. After months of hard training Master Sant Saran hoped one of his athletes would win a spot on the Canadian team, and he was not disappointed. Crowsnest Pass resident Liam Arbuckle qualified and is off to Benidorm, Spain in October. Sixty countries will be attending the four-day event. Liam will have a short break

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HUNTER: Harold William Hunter passed away peacefully May 26, 2013 at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie, at the age of 65. Harold was born in the old Fernie hospital on February 13, 1948. Throughout his childhood he lived in Cranbrook and Three Hills and returned to Fernie, where he graduated high school. In his youth, he loved all sports, being outdoors, and the many family gatherings. In 1967, at the age of 19, he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He was stationed all over Alberta until he retired in 1995 after 30 years and a day of service. Harold was a very gentle, loving and caring man, who treated everyone he met like family. He embraced life and was very spontaneous. What he loved the most, was sharing time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Smiling and laughing were second nature to him, sharing his smiles and jokes with everyone he met. Harold enjoyed travelling, sports, volunteering and telling stories. His most recent accomplishment was receiving his Canada Pension. He will be forever loved by his family: his loving wife Loreli, his four children and eleven grandchildren: Chuck, Eve, Cody, Kyle and Alex Hunter; Shane, Gloria and Lucas Hunter; Teena, Chris, Damian, Dylan, Kirsten, Braedon, Zachary and Bradley Licht; Katie, Colin and Sophie Warwick. Also, his sister Lynn Robson and extended family, and Patti and Ashley Hockley. He has now been reunited with his parents Stephen and Aline Hunter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MS Society of Canada. Messages of condolence may be made to the family at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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CHRISTINA Lakeside Resort is seeking a person or persons interested in responding to an Expression of Interest to provide services to the Resort as Contract Manager. Christina Lakeside Resort (CLR) is a seasonal recreational property containing 138 member owned sites, recreation facilities, boat docks, extensive beach areas and its own sewage treatment plant. Applicants should have experience and/or training in all aspects of the resort management including guest and owner services, all office functions including bookkeeping, Microsoft Office and maintenance of marine and land based assets. The successful candidate must have Sewage Plant Operation certificate at time of contract signing as well as confined space entry training. Candidates who display alternate, but equivalent work history will be considered although those with industry experience will be given priority. Interested parties should respond no later than June 19, 2013 to CLRDirectors@Gmail.com to receive the Expression of Interest Documents.

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Career Opportunities

Attention: Elk Valley Graduates Are you enrolled in a teacher education program at a recognized post-secondary institution? You may be eligible to apply for

The Leon Ruschall Memorial Scholarship

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline June 15, 2013. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com.

OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Farm Workers

2013 FORD FLEX SEL AWD WAS $

Amazing Vehicle Fully Loaded

35,752*

33,487*

NOW! $

STK# UT0555

Application deadline: June 15th

QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. has a job opening for a: Vegetation Control Supervisor in the Cariboo/Valemount Area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Planning and implementation of all aspects of control projects. Expertise to provide training and supervision to employees. Following all Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in the industryas a Certified Arborist and have current safety certifications Please submit resumes including a current driver’s abstract to: hr@isley.ca

For more information call the Fernie District Teacher’s Association Office 250-423-3333 or www.elkvalley.net/fdta

Career Opportunities

Call sales at 250-423-9211

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Help Wanted

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

Career Opportunities

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Services

Financial Services

Farm Services

Help Wanted

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS:

TWO FULL-TIME positions available immediately for an Import Auto dealer in the interior of BC. Service Advisor minimum 2-3 years experience. Apprentice or Journeyman Technician - Both applicants must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Email: moejam@telus.net.

MARINE SUPERINTENDENT/Detachment Superintendent, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet, a civilian component of the Department Of National Defence, seeks Marine Managers for positions in Nanoose Bay and Victoria (Vancouver Island), British Columbia. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND13J008697-000065, Selection Process# 13-DND-EAESQ-373623, Marine Superintendent/Detachment Superintendent. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. **http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ index-eng.htm.

SURINTENDANT / SURINTENDANT de detachement de la Marine. La flotte auxiliaire des forces canadiennes, une composante civile du ministĂ¨re de la Defense nationale, cherche des gestionnaires marins pour des postes situes a Nanoose Bay et Victoria sur lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ile de Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique. Les candidats interesses doivent postuler en ligne a travers le site internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, Reference n DND13J-008697000065, le processus de selection # 13-DND-EAESQ-373623, Surintendant / Surintendant de detachement de Marine. Les candidats doivent posseder toutes les qualifications essentielles enumerees dans la publicite en ligne et remplir la demande dans les delais prescrits. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ index- eng.htm

GUARANTEED JOB placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1800-972-0209

RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Fernie & surrounding area. Venipuncture experience reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Contact: careers@watermarkinsurance.com

Help Wanted

WANT TO DELIVER NEWSPAPERS?

RJAMES WESTERN STAR FREIGHTLINER Journeyman Truck & Equipment Partsperson. Busy commercial transport truck dealership in Kamloops has an immediate opening for a journeyman parts person. This position is permanent full time with competitive wage and benefit package. Resumes to Attn: HR Dept 2072 Falcon Rd., Kamloops BC V2C 4J3 Fax: (250)374-7790 Email: jobapplication@jamesws.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

WE HAVE LOTS OF ROUTES AVAILABLE

PROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email:

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Trades, Technical

Career Opportunities

KLASSIC AUTOBODY (Hay River, NT) seeking Working Shop Foreman/Assistant Manager - Oversee Bodyshop, estimations, quality/safety, teamplayer. $37-$42 hourly + OT, company matched pension plan, benefits. Apply to: employment@kinglandford.com Fax: 867-874-2843. LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com

2010 FORD EDGE SPORT AWD

Fully Loaded. Must See!!!

WAS $

29,982*

STK# UT0580

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Carpentry/ Woodwork

2007 FORD FOCUS SE SEDAN Extremely Low Kms

10,248*

WAS $

Call sales at 250-423-9211

FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingofďŹ&#x201A;oors.com

1.877.835.6670

Household Services

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Sound / DVD / TV

BLOWOUT

8,277*

NOW! $

STK# UC0202

2009 F-150 FX4 SUPERCREW 4X4

Loaded mint Condition

Call sales at 250-423-9211

25,347*

STK# UT0556

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

SOMETHING BIG

NOW HIRING ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS TECHNICIAN REFERENCE CODE PRT50656914-02 FIND THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORK OF YOUR CAREER AT TRANSCANADA. At TransCanada we dream big, think big and do big things. For more than 60 years, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been supplying reliable and efďŹ cient energy to millions of North Americans with our pipelines, gas storage and power generation facilities. TransCanada is seeking talented people to deliver sustainable results. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer challenging work with diverse opportunities for your career. Reporting to the Manager, Southern Alberta/British Columbia Area Operations, the Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician will be working independently and/ or under the direction of a leader or senior team member. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a variety of operational and maintenance activities on stationary/mobile compressors, measurement, automation, and pipeline related sites. Primary responsibilities will focus on compression operations. This position is located in Crowsnest Pass, reporting to Crowsnest Station 1 with occasional travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home. TransCanada is an equal opportunity employer. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit our website at jobs.transcanada.com. Everything you do at TransCanada contributes to everything we do across North America. Make more of your career. Help us build long-lasting energy solutions that matter.

Financial Services

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Misc. for Sale

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Pets & Livestock

Services DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Home Improvements

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BE A PART OF

26,747*

NOW! $

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dbrackenbury@denhamford.com

in Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford t "WFOVF DVTUPNFSTFSWJDF!UIFGSFFQSFTT DB

Sales

Need CA$H Today?

Feed & Hay

Contractors

HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

2011 FORD EDGE SE

Excellent condition, low kms

25,995*

WAS $

20,711*

NOW! $

STK# UT0543

Pets

BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES FOR SALE. 4 males, 3 brown/white & 1 black/white. 7 weeks. $250. Call 250-6039951.

Merchandise for Sale

Bartering Call sales at 250-423-9211

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Custom blueprints. Visit: wwldesigns.ca 20% discount for first 10 callers!

Misc. for Sale

Fernie Exchange New & Used & Pawnbrokers

2012 FORD FUSION SE Low kms

19,747*

WAS $

15,997*

NOW! $

STK# UC 0188

1501-9th Ave. 250-423-6625 t 8F HJWF MPBOT PO QBXOBCMF JUFNT XL UP XLT t

10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; cu ft upright freezer $259, black leather love seat $279, 3 seat Simmons maroon sofa $299, Futon metal black $189, large rocker $149, night stands $29-$49, TV stand oak overlay $75, portable Maytag dishwasher $249, full size western saddle & blanket $289, small desk $79, Roper auto washer $249, automatic dryers $99-$199, Danby spin washer (newer) $269, Danby apartment auto washer $325, large oak china cabinet $469, 3 filing cabinets $39-$79, ESKA 3hp outboard motor $249, 12 volt electric outboard motor 32 lbs $149, 3 very nice antique dressers $395-$995, good selection Gibson acoustic guitars, collectors; SJ Gibson, J-50 Gibson, MK-35 Gibson, J-40 Gibson, Martin 000XL, 08Martin. 18-20 cu ft fridges $249-$449, 2 black fridge & stove sets $595 ea, 6 drawer pink dresser $69, 6 drawer dresser $125, 5 drawer hi boy $125, 6 drawer pine hi boy $149, double box spring & mattress $125, 8 drawer pine dresser & mirror $249, 2 stainless fridges $349, good selection of musical instruments & accessories, jewelry, games, DVDs, CDs, turntables, knives, antiques, 1999 GMC Sierra crew cab 218,000 km excellent shape $4900, tuned Sherlock Manning piano & bench $525, various power tools â&#x20AC;&#x201C; come in and have a look, Simmons plush top queen box spring & mattress $299, 2 single mattresses $75 ea.

Call sales at 250-423-9211

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Food Products BUTCHER SHOP

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.55/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Transportation

Garage Sales

Apt/Condo for Rent

Shared Accommodation

Auto Financing

Boats

Sparwood, B.C.

SPARWOOD, B.C.

1992 170 CAMPION ALLANTE

PINEWAY COURT

2.5L Mercruiser, Slope top canvas, EZ Load Trailer Excellent condition, full service & maintenance each year, always stored indoors.

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

2VJFU t $PNGPSUBCMF t "GGPSEBCMF

SPARWOOD 1 bdrm available in a 3 bdrm condo. Shared accommodation. Good for shift workers. $250/month. Avail. July 1st. Call 403-6167272.

Storage

250-428-9604, 250-402-9476 Creston, BC

SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finnigan’s Storage. 250-4233308 or 250-423-4207.

FOR SALE: 2 Merc 9.8 outboard motors. 1980 & 1981 both in great shape & come with tanks. $700 ea. Call 250865-2490.

STORAGE PLUS: Bays heated or cold & service bays with air, minor repairs. 250-4237492.

Community Newspapers

SAT June 8 9am-1pm 311 7th Ave S. Cranbrook (in alley) Upright Air conditioners, bowflex, baby&infant clothes, toys, household goods and items, sofa table, gas lawnmower, glass door and much more. STREET-WIDE GARAGE SALE! Saturday, June 15th, 9am-4pm. Mountain Ash Crescent, Sparwood. Several households participating.

Apartment Units

Heavy Duty Machinery

r $MPTF UP EPXOUPXO

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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r "GGPSEBCMF r :PVS OFX IPNF 1 Bdrm:$775 (& up)-month

250-425-9912

250-865-2722

Scenic Downtown Elkford

ALPINE COURT

Misc. Wanted

Spacious NEW apartments 1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month 2 & 3 Bdrm- $850 (& up)- month Includes heat, lights, & hot water

True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

250-865-2722

Musical Instruments

Live in scenic &

PIANO TUNING in the Kootenays in July. Don Rose, 1-88829Tuner Tip top service, I look forward to seeing you.

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 1969 3 bdrm mobile for sale FMHP. Newly vated bathroom. kitchen/dining room. family room. 10x8 room. Includes fridge, microwave, washer & Phone 250-423-3340.

home renoOpen Large mud stove, dryer.

Lots FOR SALE .07 acre lot overlooking Flathead Lake in Lakeside. City water & sewer to lot. Ready to build. $79,900 US. Some owner terms possible. Call Bob 406-253-2401 or 406-752-0053.

Open Houses 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD Amazing Shape

24,427*

ONLY $

STK# UT0565

Call sales at 250-423-9211

peaceful Elkford

ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month 2 & 3 Bdrm - $850 (& up)-month

Includes: covered parking, sauna, heat, lights & hot water

1-250-865-7676 ELKFORD 1 Bedroom short term - fully furnished, linens etc. www.escapeaway.com Fernie, BC CAM APARTMENTS 1491 - 5th Ave 1 and 2 bedroom, includes hot water. Call Gary 250-423-0141 SPARWOOD - 2 bdrm condo, top floor, fridge, range, $850 (inc. heat). Call Randi 250425-7711 or Rick 250-4255432.

FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED rentals available immediately in Sparwood or Elkford. Contact Tammie Davy at 250-425-2968 or Lindsay at 250-425-1180. On-line application available at: elkvalleylistings.ca. SPARWOOD Whitewood Condos. Two ea. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $1150. One 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $1225. Call Randi 250-4257711 or Rick 250-425-5432.

Two bdrm condo Sparwood Heights Ponderosa Manor. Furnished. Call 250-423-1687.

Mobile Homes for Rent in SPARWOOD - 2 bdrm, 2 bath, large fenced yard, $950. Older home in Mountainview, $700 (inc. pad rent). Older home in Spardell, $500. Call Randi 250-425-7711 or Rick 250425-5432.

Homes for Rent SPARWOOD House in Spardell Home Park. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $900. Call Randi 250425-7711 or Rick 250-4255432.

Rentals

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

FERNIE SKI HILL SUITE FOR RENT $1200/month. 2 bdrm unit in a house available on Timberline Cres. for long term lease (min. 12 mos.) Fireplace, granite countertops, W/D. Utilities incl. Non-smoking.

Re: THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR LEWIS HARRISON, a.k.a. LEWIS ARTHUR HARRISON, a.k.a. A.L. HARRISON, a.k.a. LEWIS HARRISON, a.k.a. ARTHUR HARRISON, Deceased, formerly of Fernie, British Columbia

Contact: trish@csmconstruction.ca

or 403-589-0457.

Townhouses SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448

Transportation

Auto Financing

Off Road Vehicles ATVS FOR SALE - 2002 Polaris 500, winch, racks, no speedometer, $2500. 2002 Polaris 700 twin, winch, racks, new rubber, 3200 miles, $3500. Call 250-425-7731.

Trucks & Vans

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Arthur Lewis Harrison are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at Purvin-Good & Co., 11518 hare Road, Lake Country, BC, V4V 2H3 on or before June 30th, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

NO. 4371 GOLDEN REGISTRY

2011 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD *Excellent condition*

25,900* CLEARANCE

WAS $

2004 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 New Tires

21,547*

NOW! $

STK# UT 0534

14,995* BLOWOUT

9,747*

NOW! $

Call sales at 250-423-9211

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA RE: THE ESTATE OF HELMUT GUSTAY HENNIG a.k.a. HELMUT GUSTAV HENNIG, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

STK# UT0546

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Boats *Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

2005 F-150 SUPERCAB XLT 4X4

8 Foot Box Great Work Truck

Recreation

WAS $

16,778*

13,900*

NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Helmut Gustay Hennig, a.k.a. Helmut Gustav Hennig, formerly of 1126 Ash Crescent, Elkford, British Columbia, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned c/o Majic, Purdy Law Corporation, P.O. Box 369, Fernie, B.C. V0B 1M0, on or before the 28th day of June, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard to the claims that have been received. Glen A. Purdy, Q.C. Solicitor for Monika Sackett, Executrix

NOW! $

STK# UT0566

Tenders

2008 DODGE DAKOTA CREW SLT

Remote Start, Heated Seats

Price to Sell $

19,877*

STK# UT0525

Call sales at 250-423-9211

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Apt/Condo for Rent

695 per month

Apt/Condo for Rent Apartments for Rent in SPARWOOD - large new apartments, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appliances. $1150-$1250. Extra large 2 bdrm apartment downtown, $900 (inc. utilities). Call Randi 250-425-7711 or Rick 250-423-5432. Downtown Sparwood Apartment in Centennial Square. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $950. Call Randi 250-425-7711 or Rick 250-425-5432.

Legal Notices

Suites, Lower

Mobile homes for rent in Sparwood F, S, W & Dryer, 2 to 3 BR. 250-425-4424 , 250-425-4646

Apartments for Rent

From

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Modular Homes

1 & 2 Bedroom Units Furnished & Unfurnished *Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Price $8,500

Hot Water Included

Walking Distance to Mall

Medical Supplies

FOR SALE complete set of Ladies Taylor Made golf clubs, 2 yrs. old. Woods, rescue clubs, irons. $575. Call 250423-4794 or 250-423-0938. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)- month 2 Bdrm - $850 (& up)- month

2 Bdrm:$850 (& up)-month

AQUASSURE Walk-in Tubs & Showers Local service. Save $$ 1-866-404-8827 www.aquassure.com

Misc. for Sale

GOLDEN OAK GARDENS

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

1422 & 1462 – 6th Avenue, Fernie Located behind the Best Western

For more information call

250-423-1358

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Call sales at 250-423-9211

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Auto Financing

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Invitation To Tender The College of the Rockies invites tenders for:

Janitorial Services Fernie Campus

Tenders, clearly marked “JANITORIAL SERVICES - FERNIE CAMPUS” in sealed envelopes will be accepted until 13:00 hours (1:00 pm Local Time), Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the office of the Fernie Campus Manager. Tender Documents and specifications will be available to interested contractors at the Fernie Campus. A MANDATORY site meeting will be held at the College of the Rockies Fernie Campus on Wednesday, June 26 at 8:30 am until 12:00 pm (Local Time). Failure to attend will result in a nonqualifying bid. The College of the Rockies reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed to be the most favourable in the interest of the College of the Rockies. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. For further information please contact: Ms. Anita Palmer, Campus Manager, Fernie College of the Rockies 342 - 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Phone: 250-423-4691 Fax: 250-423-3932

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Play to your strengths

o you have a powerful drive? Do you find long iron shots easy? Are your approach shots precise? Can you handle a putter with assurance? If you’ve replied in the affirmative to all these questions, you must be a professional! Indeed, very few golfers can boast of possessing all these skills. How many times have you heard golfers returning to the clubhouse saying

they would have had a better score if they hadn’t missed some drives or some three-foot putts. Some grump about their lack of power, while for others it’s their poor performance on the green that ruins their score card. Every golfer finds it difficult to really master all aspects of their game. In the end, The important thing to all that really remember is to play to strengths and be counts is the your able to adapt to different situations. result.

Golfers who don’t have a powerful swing can often compensate with precision. For example, it’s always possible to have a par score with a well-placed approach shot or a long putt. On the other hand, those who can drive long distances often have to rely on luck with their short game or their putter. In the end, all that really counts is the

Approach shots make all the difference

result. Don’t forget: apart from power and precision, the mental aspect of the game counts for a lot. Golfers who can concentrate despite all kinds of disturbances, and those who can quickly turn the page and get on with their game after missing a shot have a great asset in their bag.

Family Golf Day

at Sparwood Golf Club Saturday, June 15th

9 Holes of golf Golf Clinics Mini Putt Lunch @ "The Green Tee" For just $27 for the whole family

Practice makes perfect, especially if you are practicing your “short” game. It is guaranteed to improve your score card.

Call Sparwood Pro Shop to sign up: 250 425 2612

Like us on Facebook and go into draws to win 9 holes, golf balls etc.

etting to the green on par (one shot for a par 3, two for a par 4, and three for a par 5) is not an easy thing to achieve for the average golfer. Even the best professional players manage to maintain a 70 percent success rate with difficulty. That is why it is so important to get good results from your approach shots. Any expert will tell you that the game around the green is one of the most important, if not the most important element of your golf game. Wellexecuted approach shots can help you play on par or reduce your score by the end of the round. In a radius of 25 to 35 metres from the green, the choice of club should take into account the presence or absence of obstacles, the slope of the green, and the position of the flag. If your ball is positioned right behind a sand

trap you will have to lob the ball and limit its roll. A pitching wedge or sand wedge would be appropriate for this type of shot. The fluidity of the swing and the position (a little closer to the ball with a swinging movement) are the two elements needed for a successful shot. Before

hitting the ball, be sure to visualize the spot where you want the ball to land. If no obstacle is present, use the club which you are most comfortable with. Near the green, a short swing with a 4 or 5 iron will enable you to roll the ball near the target.

Be particularly careful to avoid a hesitant swing and plan to spend some time on the practice range in order to work on your “short” game. This is guaranteed to have a positive effect on your score card.

ME STI MBER LL AVA SHIPS ILA BLE 201 Fairway Drive, Fernie - 250-423-7773 Ranked #2 Public Golf Facility in British Columbia

Introducing The Tee it Up Program! Junior’s play free on Sundays after 3PM with a $30

9 hole adult green fee. Local Rates Mon-Tues $40/18 Holes $24/9 Holes

Fathers day sale. 20% off all men’s clothing and shoes

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Taking Action on Water Quality Teck operates five steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley which employ over 4,000 people. We raise our families in the valley, fish and swim in the river and care deeply about ensuring the environment is protected. That’s why we’re taking action to ensure that water quality is protected in the valley now and for generations to come.

The Challenge Mining generates large quantities of leftover rock that contains naturally occurring substances such as selenium. Water from rain and runoff flows through these rock piles and carries selenium and other substances, such as nitrate, into local waters. If present in high enough concentrations in the watershed, those substances can adversely affect aquatic health.

A Strategy to Protect Water Quality Our proposed water quality management strategy includes investing up to $600 million over five years for construction of water treatment plants, research and development, and ongoing monitoring. Our first water treatment plant is already under construction at our Line Creek Operations. This strategy builds on the steps we have taken over the years to address water quality, including studies, construction of water diversions and establishing the Strategic Advisory Panel on Selenium Management.

Fish Health and Human Health Aquatic Health: Monitoring and scientific studies show that selenium is below levels that would affect populations of fish and other sensitive animals and plants in the main stem of the Elk River and the Fording River below Josephine Falls. Monitoring does indicate some localized effects to sensitive insect larvae that live on stream bottoms, mainly in the tributaries closest to mining activities, but overall larval insect communities throughout most of the Elk Valley are healthy and diverse.

Leftover Rock

Creating the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan Together The B.C. Government has created guidelines for development of an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan to address water quality issues. We will consult extensively and work with communities, government, Indigenous Peoples and stakeholders to create this plan. The Elk Valley Water Quality Plan will set target levels for selenium, cadmium, nitrate and sulphate, as well as calcite formation. Water treatment technologies and strategies already developed by Teck will help in the development of the new plan. Timeline for the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan: Spring 2013: Develop terms of reference

2013–2014: Consultation and development of plan

Spring 2014: Submit final plan to province

Throughout: Implement solutions to protect water quality

Human Health: Monitoring indicates that there are elevated levels of selenium in some fish; however, the average selenium level in fish muscle tissue from the Elk River and lower Fording River is below the level of concern for even frequent fish consumers. Selenium levels in municipal drinking water sources in the valley are also below Health Canada and B.C. drinking water guidelines and are not a human health concern.

Get Involved We will be consulting and working with people throughout the region to finalize the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan. To learn more and provide your feedback and suggestions, go to www.teck.com/ElkValley or call 1-855-806-6854.

Community Information Sessions You are invited to attend our community information sessions on the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan. Fernie Community Centre 901 6th Avenue Thursday, June 6 2–7 p.m.

Sparwood Seniors Drop In Centre 101 Pine Avenue Tuesday, June 11 2–7 p.m.

Elkford Community Conference Centre 750 Fording Drive Wednesday, June 12 2–7 p.m.

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Welcome to Sparwood Coal Miner Days

his year’s Coal Miner Days is going to be a weekend filled with events for people of all ages. Be sure to purchase your Coal Miner Days pins before the end of the day on Saturday, June 8 for your chance to win $1000 sponsored by EKC and the Coal Miner Days Society. The Elkwinkle coloring contest deadline is Thursday and kids need to be sure to bring their colored picture to Overwaitea in Sparwood or Fernie. Many awesome prizes sponsored by Overwaitea and the Free Press are eligible to be won! The Sparwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual golf tournament on Thursday. So much to do on Friday! Head on down to the Sparwood Recreation Centre with your bike and helmet to take part in the Bike Rodeo where members of the RCMP and Teck teach youth about bike safety. In the curling rink, Air Jump Inflatables and The Bouncy Business will have bounce houses set up for kids of all ages to play on. Look for carnivals to be enjoyed for fun! Also at the Recreation Centre you can find face painting, a balloon artist and even reptiles. When you need to refuel, stop in and say hi at the Sparwood Search & Rescue BBQ for a bite to eat or choose from the other vendors that have made their way to Sparwood for Coal Miner Days. For the poker player, register for the SMS Poker Tournament which starts at 5 pm on Friday for a chance to win

cash prizes. For some sporting action, check out the Bed Races in the curling rink parking lot where teams will compete to be crowned winner and receive a cash prize. Following the adult bed races, stick around and watch the kids compete in a bed race for their chance to win $100. Listen for live entertainment from local musicians starting around 8 pm leading up to the evening finale – Fire in the Sky – where spectators will ooh and ahh at the amazing display put on by the Sparwood Fire Department. Saturday kicks off with the long-running Lions Club pancake breakfast. After a bite to eat, patrons can find their spot to watch the parade which starts at 11 am. Following the parade, make your way down to the Sparwood Recreation Centre and refuel at the Teck Coal BBQ. Then you are ready to enjoy the many events scheduled for Saturday including a Kids Fest with bounce houses and carnival games, Children’s Train, Petting Zoo, Street Market, Sparwood Knights of Columbus Soap Box Derby at Red Cedar Hill and slopitch and ball hockey tournaments. Something new this year is a tug of war competition. Challenge your friends, your family, or your co-workers to a tug of war. Prizes to be won and bragging rights are always great too! Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live in a bubble? Then be sure to check out the Bumper Balls in the soccer field and experience live in a bubble.

Mining keeps communities moving Teck’s five operations in the Elk Valley produce more than steelmaking coal. They support local families, help to build communities and foster economic growth. In 2012 Teck spent $890 million on services and goods in the Elk Valley and Crowsnest Pass, supporting local jobs and businesses. Have a safe and happy Coal Miner Days – visit the Teck barbecue and look out for our float in the parade.

Back by popular demand, The Chevelles, will provide an evening of entertainment for the adults at the cabaret. Sunday sees the finish of the slo-pitch and ball hockey tournaments. Fitness enthusiasts can take part in the EKC Sparwood Classic 5K/8K Run/ Walk starting from the Rec Centre. My favorite event last year was the youth duathlon where the youth showed off their athletic abilities as they completed a run-bike-run event! So of course, we are doing it again. It is open to kids ages 3-12 and was the highlight for me watching those young kids just run and bike and cross the finish line. Following these races, the pin draw for $1000 will take place at the Recreation Centre soccer field. To encourage families to get out and be active together we are calling Sunday “Focus on Family” day. We have many different games available for use

including washers and bocce. There are many activities planned for Sunday to keep the fun going all weekend long! Fun for the whole family! We would like to thank the local businesses for all of their continued support and the many volunteers that give their time to help make this weekend event such a huge success! We hope this year’s Coal Miner Days will be an experience people won’t forget and will have them wanting to come back for more next year!

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o e f l E u v d e e nts h c S Thursday, June 6, 2013 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm 6:00 pm

Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Deadline for Elkwinkle Coloring Contest – hand in to Overwaitea in Sparwood

Friday, June 7, 2013 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm 11:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Bike Rodeo – Arena – Teck Coal Ltd & RCMP Info Booth in Curling Rink Face Painting by Cameo & Sue Hanlon – Curling Rink Bounce Houses – Curling Rink Dan the Balloon Man – Curling Rink area BBQ behind Curling Rink – Sparwood Search & Rescue SMS Poker Tournament – Recreation Centre Community Hall Coal Miner Cup Ball Hockey Tournament – Arena – Derek Cimolini Wine & Cheese – Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Refreshment Gardens – Tennis Courts @ Rec Centre Adult & Youth Bed Races – Curling Rink parking lot Slo-pitch Tournament – Lions Park & Rec Centre Field – Dawn Weatherbee Calgary Reptile Parties stage show – Curling Rink area Calgary Reptile Parties Meet and Greet reptiles – Curling Rink area Live Entertainment – Curling Rink area Fire in the Sky – Soccer ﬁeld at Rec Center – Sparwood Fire Department

Saturday, June 8, 2013 8:00 am – 10:30 am 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Lions Pancake Breakfast – Overwaitea parking lot Slo-pitch Tournament

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Draw Date: Thursday, June 13

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9:00 am – 8:00 pm 8:00 am – 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am – 5:00 pm 11:00 am – 6:00 pm 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

Coal Miner Cup Ball Hockey Tournament Women’s Fitness Challenge – in front of Living Fit Studio Parade begins at Overwaitea – Colten Kunst BBQ at corner of Red Cedar & Pine Avenue – Teck Coal Ltd Refreshment Gardens – Tennis Courts @ Rec Centre Street Market – Curling Rink Parking Lot Info Booth – Soccer Field at Recreation Centre Kids Fest – Recreation Centre – CMD Society & Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Calgary Reptile Parties Meet and Greet and two Stage Shows at 12:30-1:15 and 2:30-3:15 Tug of War – Volleyball Courts – Bearspaw Contracting & Royal Canadian Legion Cabaret with “The Chevelles” – Curling Rink

Sunday, June 9, 2013 8:00 am – 5:30 pm 9:00 am

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

11:00 am – 6:00 pm 11:00 am – 3:25 pm 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Slo-pitch Tournament Registration for EKC Sparwood Classic 5K/8K Run/Walk – Spray Park Building Race starts at 10 am (Pre-registration available at Remedy’s Rx) Focus on Family Activities – Curling Rink – games to do with your family or challenge others 2nd Youth Duathlon – Recreation Centre Soccer Field – CMD Society & Rapid Water Services **Pre-registration preferred (or late registration on race day from 10:30 am to 11:30 am)

Refreshment Gardens – Tennis Courts @ Rec Centre Coal Miner Cup Ball Hockey Tournament Crib Tournament – open to all ages – SOAPS – Senior’s Centre by Lilac Terrace

Kids Fest Carnival Games Dan the Balloon Man Jump4Fun Bouncy Business Bounce Houses Children’s Train Reptile Parties Bumper Balls Petting Zoo Face Painting

Focus on Family Events & Activities

Bocce Horseshoes Ladder Ball Ladder Truck Ambulance Face Painting Carnival Games Washers

Tug of War Family Obstacle Course Balloon Man Astro Jump & The Bouncy Business Bounce Houses

Times, locations and events are subject to change - Check the webpage www.coalminerdays.co for updates **Plan B for poor weather – check inside curling rink and upstairs

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Coal Miner Days will see big balloon entertainment

his year Coal Miner's Day guests will have the unique oppourtunity to be a part of some spectacular balloon magic with a visit from Dan the Balloon Man, a master balloon artist. Dan Thiel aka Dan the Balloon Man is widely known for his expertise in the reality twisting world of balloon sculpting. He has travelled across the country, being showcased in many high profile events creating hundreds of various types of balloon sculptures while drawing in crowds with personal and humorous engagement. "Last time I checked I could make over 500 different animals, 75 major cartoon characters, and balloons that look like people. I can do all of this and still tell you that I don't believe I have even come close to understanding how much I have to

learn about how balloons can be put together. I tell you this because I don't want to give you the impression that I am a "know it all", he says. Dan prides himself on not only sculpting anything imaginable w i t h balloons, but with the ability to work with the public, making people feel at ease, have fun and provide great entertainment. "My goal when working with children ``of all ages" is to make them one of the most detailed balloons they have ever seen in under 2 minutes. After finding out if they have a favourite balloon animal, I make it while distracting the person and sometimes the general public with witty, personable, humorous and non-offensive interaction," he says. Dan the Balloon Man can be found at the Kids Fest and making his rounds in various areas throughout the Coal Miner Days celebrations.

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Reptiles make an appearance at Coal Miner Days

ids in Sparwood will soon be able to have a hands on reptile experience with a first time visit by the Reptile World Tour during this year’s Coal Miner Days. Jason Clevett, Owner and long time reptile enthusiast will make his way down to Sparwood

to showcase reptiles from around the world and some that are even found locally. The show will feature great family friendly entertainment while combining the unique opportunity to see reptiles up close while focusing on education, including proper care and husbandry as well as information about conservation.

Clevett has a intensive history with animals by remaining an important part of The Alberta Reptile & Amphibian Society (TARAS), where he has also formally served as President and Vice-President. Although reptiles are his passion, Clevett has also donated his time to the Calgary Zoo as a volunteer assistant gorilla keeper, working with the gorilla troop as well as colobus monkeys, dwarf crocodiles and with Pebbles, the zoo’s former resident massive African Rock Python. “For me it is really about promoting education. People really need to do their homework and understand the needs and requirements of some of these reptiles that can be commonly purchased as pets. Unfortunately people don’t really think it through and are unable to properly care for these pets. They arn’t disposable and it is really not fair. Knowledge is really necessary,” he says. Clevett is expecting to bring 12 - 15 different reptiles to the show, and spectators will have the chance to meet and greet some of them after each show. The shows will take place on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at the Sparwood Recreation Department.

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Everything is ‘Bed’ter at Coal Miner Days

hat is a bed race? A team of 5 people get together to choose a costume/theme and have FUN while pushing a bed along the race route! Four members will push the bed with the fifth member sitting on it. The race will take place in the Curling Rink parking lot. There will be stations where a challenge must be completed before continuing with the race. After the last challenge the team will sprint it out to the finish line. So what are the challenges? They will be revealed at the race but may involve hula hoops, shooting hoops, or maybe even some hopscotch. One thing is certain – the challenges will add more entertainment for the spectators and more excitement for the racing teams. This year’s bed races have changed! The Coal Miner Days Society has two beds that can be used by all teams. So you don’t have to worry about making your own bed – you can just use our beds. There will be a draw to see which team will use which bed. Join us on Friday, June 7th at 6 pm at the curling rink parking lot to be a part of the fun that is bed races. Businesses, families, churches, clubs and friends are encouraged to enter a team. The entry fee is only $25 and the winning team has a chance to win cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places as well as $100 for the best costume/most original design or theme.

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Teams are encouraged to come prepared with water guns and water balloons to help distract the opponents! Again this year is the KIDS BED RACE! We are encouraging each adult team to get together a team of five youth to race a bed. The kids will then be entered for a chance to win the $100 prize for the fastest kid team to successfully complete all of the challenges around the loop and be the first team across the finish line. They are also eligible to be judged with the adult teams for the best costume prize! Come on out and have some fun!

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Run – Bike – Run Fun I

Ladies, come on out and show off your brawn!

nspired by Femsport, Living Fit Studio is organizing and sponsoring a new and exciting event: The Women’s Fitness Challenge. Participate in an obstacle course where participants will flip tires, drag tires and so much more as they compete only against themselves. The course will be repeated 3 times and participants try to get their best score. The event starts at 8 am on Saturday, June 8 at Centennial Square across from Living

hat is a duathlon? Simply put, athletes will do two tasks but one of them twice – a short run followed by a bike ride and finish with a longer run! Distances will vary based on age. This event is open to kids ages 3 to 12. The athletes in the 3-5 year old group will be the first group to start at 12 pm. To begin they run 200 m on the track, then pick up their bike and helmet and ride approximately 400 m along the road to Mountain View school and to finish they will run one full lap around the track to cross the finish line. The participants in this category are allowed to use any type of bike they can ride – strider, run bike, tricycle, pedal bike – to finish the race. Following the 3-5 year olds, the 6-7 year olds and 8-9 year olds will start at approximately 12:30 and will show us what they’ve got. The 10-12 year olds will begin around 1 pm. All athletes will do their first run on the track behind the Recreation Centre. They will then run to the curling rink parking lot where their bikes and helmets have been set up in the transition area for them as they will prepare to venture out on to Pine Avenue. Following this bike portion, they will run out along the same route along Pine Avenue and finish the run back on the track to cross the finish line. The distances vary based on age.

Once all racers have finished their race they are encouraged to stick around and cheer for all other racers while enjoying a healthy snack and drink. Once all racers have completed their event, all participants will gather on the soccer field and awards will be presented to all athletes. The cost for this event is $10 and preregistration is preferred. Participants can register at the Sparwood Recreation Centre. Late registration is available on race day from 10:30-11:30 am. Participants in each age category will get a racing bib with number and a timing chip to wear around their ankle to make the recording of results easier. These items are included in the race package which can be picked up on race day from 10:3011:30 am. All kids will receive a prize and a finisher’s medal for their participation. “It was worth all the effort it took to plan this event just to watch the smiles on the kids’ faces as they raced across the finish line,” states MacCormack, “Even in the cold temperatures this event was the highlight of the entire weekend for me.” Event organizer Renee MacCormack is looking forward to another exciting race for the kids. “We have tournaments and races for adults all the time so we wanted to offer a race for kids. They like to compete and have fun too.”

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and a helmet and children are set to participate. Any bike works – even one without pedals! There will be an obstacle-style course for children to navigate through as well as learning to stop at stop signs, learn hand signals as well as other safety habits while riding a bike. All participants will receive a goody bag full of fun stuff.

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Fit Studio. Are you going to participate as an athlete or do you just want to be a spectator that cheers on these amazing women? Either way you participate, we are sure you will find this new event a thrilling spectacle of strength, courage and determination. Registration for the event is $20 and includes a tshirt. For more information or to register for the event, contact Rosa Gilmar at 250425-5218.

Safety First at Bike Rodeo

eck Coal and members from the Fernie Bike Club and the Kootenay Bike Team have teamed up to bring the Annual Bike Rodeo to Coal Miner Days. On Friday, June 7 children of all ages are encouraged to take part in the FREE bike rodeo inside the arena at the Sparwood Recreation Centre. All they need is a bike

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12 Team Double Elimination

Winner’s Bracket Pool A 1st Pool D 2nd Lions, 1:00-2:30 (1 Pool C 3rd Pool B 2nd

Rec Centre, 1:00-2:30 (2 Pool A 3rd

Lions, 2:30-4:00

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Pool B 1st Rec Centre, (6 2:30-4:00

Lions, 12:30-2:00

Pool C 1st Pool D 3rd

Heights, 1:00-2:30 (3

Pool C 2nd Pool B 3rd Heights, 2:30-4:00 (4 Pool A 2nd

Lions, 4:00-5:30

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Pool D Misfits ODB’s Ballbreakers

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Lions, 5:30-7:00 (10 Rec Centre, (11 5:30-7:00 Heights, 5:30-7:00

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Hosers

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Jug Lovers

Eh Team

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Saturday

Lions Park

Rec Centre

Heights

8:00am-9:30am

Shake ‘n’ Bake

Molsen Muscel

Hosers

Tankers

Eh Team

J&D

9:30-11:00

ODB’s

Ballbreakers

Molsen Muscel

Kal Tire

J&D

Jug Lovers

11:00am-12:30pm

Tankers

Gear Hub

Ballbreakers

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Celebrate Coal Miner Days with us!

Join us for our Golf Tournament Thursday night, June 6th and Business Sociable at the chamber building Friday night, June 7th! Please call chamber for registrtation and tickets to both events

The District of Elkford, Mayor, Council & Staff wish everyone a safe and fun Coal Miner Days! Join us for Wildcat Days June 28 & 29. www.elkford.ca

There will be a half hour break at 12:30 at which time I will place each team into the Double Elimination as to where you placed in the round robin. If you need to get ahold of me my cell is 250-425-4678

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Coal Miner Cup VI

Friday June 7 - Sunday June 9, 2013

5:00 - 6:00 pm

Fernie Hockey Club (1) vs Cobra Kai (5)

Pool A Round-Robin

6:05 - 7:05 pm

Militia (2) vs Oh Nos (6)

Pool B Round-Robin

7:10 - 8:10 pm

Team Beer (4) vs Jager Bombers (1)

Pool B Round-Robin

8:15 - 9:15 pm

Nighthawks (6) vs Vipers (2)

Pool A Round-Robin

Saturday 5

9:00 - 10:00 am

Oh Nos (5) vs Jager Bombers (1)

Pool B Round-Robin

10:05 - 11:05 pm

Fernie Hockey Club (2) vs Vipers (6)

Pool A Round-Robin

11:10 am - 12:10 pm

Team Beer (4) vs Militia (5)

Pool B Round-Robin

12:15 - 1:15 pm

Nighthawks (2) vs Cobra Kai (6)

Pool A Round-Robin

1:20 - 2:20 pm

Team Beer (4) vs Oh Nos (1)

Pool B Round-Robin

2:25 - 3:25 pm

Vipers (2) vs Cobra Kai (6)

Pool A Round-Robin

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Jager Bombers (5) vs Militia (1)

Pool B Round-Robin

12 Sunday 13

4:35 - 5:35 pm

Nighthawks (2) vs Fernie Hockey Club (6)

Pool A Round-Robin

10:00 - 11:10 am

1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B

SEMI-FINAL #1

11:15 am -12:25 pm

1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A

SEMI-FINAL #2

1:00 - 2:10 pm

Winner 13 vs Winner 14

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Fun for the whole family

ooking for something to do with the kids during Coal Miner Days? Our goal is provide many activities that families can take part in together. Make your way down to the Recreation Centre on Friday and try your skills at the various carnival games that will be set up. Starting at 3 pm the bike rodeo will be taking place in the arena for kids of all ages to learn about bike safety. Air Jump and The Bouncy Business are making their way back to Sparwood again this year setting up their bounce houses inside the curling rink for hours of jumping fun. While down at the Recreation Centre you can also find Dan the Balloon Man as he wanders around entertaining those young and old with his balloon character making skills. If reptiles intrigue you, be sure to make your way to the Calgary Reptile Parties stage show at 7 pm then stick around for a meet and greet of the reptiles. New this year is live entertainment starting at 8 pm showcasing local talent and keeping everyone in celebration spirits as they wait for “Fire in the Sky” at dusk. Why not enter the parade on Saturday? Dress up in costume or decorate your bike and try to win a prize! Following the parade, come on down to the field behind the Sparwood Recreation Centre on Saturday and take part in the Kids Fest. The fun starts at noon and goes until 4 pm. There is no charge for any of these events. Kids can try their skills or luck at the carnival game stations. There will be a ring toss, milk bottle game, baseball bean bag toss, bushel basket challenge and so many more. Many new games have been created this year courtesy of Alpine Lumber donating supplies and students from Woodwork and Art classes veryone

at Sparwood Secondary School making and painting the games. Kids can also test their estimating skills by trying their luck at the Jellybean Count. Luck of the pick is the way to play the Lollipop Tree – kids simply pick a lollipop and check the bottom of the lollipop and the color on the bottom will tell them if they win a prize or not. Have you ever tried to milk a cow? This is your chance – we have a cow milking game set up on Saturday. Cameo and Sue Hanlon will be at the Kids Fest doing face painting for all interested kids. Let these artists decorate your body with paint. Dan the Balloon Man will also be present on Saturday. You can find him in the parade to start. After the parade, he will be at the Kids Fest where he will make kids laugh and have a grand time! The CU Express Tr a i n is back a n d ready to take kids on a train ride journey. There is no fee for the ride but a donation jar will be present if riders are interested in donating to keeping the train going so it can come back next year. The Bouncy Business and Jump4Fun will be there with bounce houses set up for kids of all ages to bounce and play to their hearts content. Be sure to check out the Bumper Balls that will be set up in the soccer field this year – challenge your friends and family to some friendly competition and stomach-hurting, laughing fun! Sunday bring out the inner athlete! Parents can run/walk in the Sparwood Classic 5k/8k at 10 and then cheer on their kids as they take part in the Youth Duathlon. This event is open to kids ages 3-12. Kids will run, ride their

bike and run some more as they complete the course for this duathlon. All kids will receive a finisher’s medal, race package and win other good prizes. The Coal Miner Days Society has chosen to call Sunday “Focus on Family” Day this year. After two days full of activity we want to keep the fun going for one more day. Starting at noon bring your family and friends down to the Rec Centre where they can enjoy playing bocce, horseshoes, ladder ball, washers and so much more. Other events at the Rec

Centre include an opportunity to explore an ambulance with local paramedics on duty as well as the new ladder truck for the Sparwood Fire Department. There will be bounce houses from The Bouncy Business and Astro Jump as well as more carnival games. This is also a chance to challenge others to a friendly “tug-owar” for bragging rights. Whatever you choose, Coal Miner Days promises to be loads of fun for the kid in everyone!

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Tug of War

o you have what it takes to pull your hardest to stay on the right side of the line? On Saturday, June 8 head over to the water spray park area starting at 4 pm and you can find out if you’ve got what it takes to be the winner. Gather three of your strongest friends and sign up for the TUG OF WAR. This event is being sponsored by Bearspaw Contracting Ltd and the Royal Canadian L e g i o n Branch 81. There are six categories to enter: male,

female, adult mixed (two males and two females), teen (ages 13-17) comprised of two males and two females, pre-teen (ages 9-12) and child (ages 5-8) with at least one male and one female per team. The draws will be set at the start of the competition once we know how many teams will be entered. We would

like teams to pre-register so we can have an idea about the number of teams to expect but late registrations will be taken right up until the start of the event on June 8. The entry fee is $20 per team and it is due on competition day. What will the winners get? Adults placing first or second will win cash prizes depending on the number of entries in addition to cash from the event sponsors. First and second p l a c e y o u t h teams will win gift cards. But most importantly winning teams will have bragging rights for a year. Bragging rights certificates will be awarded to all winners. Don’t delay and sign up today! Show your friends what you’ve got!

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The Chevelles Ready To Rock Coal Miner Days

he largely popular Chevelles will be rocking the house during this year’s Coal Miner Days Cabaret. They are known for their stage presence and pride themselves on bringing back the excitement on every live stage they play on. They have been entertaining cities across Canada for over ten years and may be known already by Sparwood residents for their popular shows in Lethbridge, AB. Live rock ‘n’ roll influences their songs and inspire this band. They pride themselves on the energy, power and thrill they bring to the stage and strive to bring back the live music club scene that dominated the 60’s, 70’s and

80’s. This four member band is more than just the One-Two Vocal Punch of Buck Chevelle, Lead Vocalist/ Lead Guitarist, and Kitty Chevelle, Lead Vocalist/ Bass Player. They use All 8 Cylinders with Woody Chevelle, Lead Vocalist/ Rhythm Guitarist/ Keyboards, and T.T. Chevelle, Vocals/Drummer/ Sound Tech. They prove on every occasion that four musicians can reproduce studio track quality renditions of every song on a Live Stage without the need of any prerecorded accompaniment. Come on out and enjoy this great band during this year’s Coal Miner Days celebrations.

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Coal Miner Days 2013

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Thank you The Sparwood Coal Miner Days Society would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of the individuals, businesses, donors and volunteers that helped to make Coal Miner Days 2013 a wonderful weekend event that had something for everyone!!!

Sparwood, BC

Event Organizers/Sponsors/Donors Platinum

Apex Power & Automation BC Hydro Columbia Basin Trust District of Sparwood East Kootenay Community Credit Union Falkins Insurance Group Joy Global Newalta Regional District of East Kootenay Area A Site Direct Sunshine Houseboat Vacations Teck The Cat Rental Store The Free Press

Gold

A&W Bearspaw Contracting Inc ET Mini Storage Rapid Water Services Ltd Rayco Steel Ltd Sparwood Chamber of Commerce

Silver

Alpine Lumber Cummins Western Canada

Giv’Er Shirtworks Ltd Jim Pattison Broadcast Group – The Drive & B104 Headwater Equipment MDG Contracting Services Inc Mountain Mechanical Services Natal Pharmacy – People’s Drug Mart Overwaitea Royal Canadian Legion Branch 81 Shoesmith Construction Ltd Sparwood Dental Clinic Westshore Terminals

Bronze

Causeway Bay Hotel – Sparwood Coal Valley Motor Products Fernie Chrysler Fernie Ford International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 115 Marian Gravelle, Notary Corporation McDonald’s Schickedanz West – Best Western Fernie SMS Equipment Sparwood Chiropractic Sparwood Esso

Organizers

Colten Kunst Dallas Shipley Dawn Weatherbee Derek Cimolini Living Fit Remedy’s Rx – Sarina Beran SMS Equipment SOAPS Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Sparwood Fire Department Sparwood Lions Club Sparwood Search and Rescue Teck Terry & Lorna Nowoselski Tyrone Glover

Special Mention

RCMP Shona Williams for Facebook updates Sparwood Ambulance *And all those that donated to silent auction in May – listed on web page

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the countless number of volunteers that selflessly gave their time to make this event possible! It would not be fair to name each individual as we would risk leaving someone out. However, you know who you are and please accept our deepest gratitude for your commitment of time to help us out during Coal Miner Days 2013! Est. 1898