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The muddy five km and 10 km courses had over 350 people crawling, climbing, carrying and dragging themselves through many obstacles at the Fernie Alpine Resort, July 6. Turn to page 2 for the story and more photos. Photo by T. Hynd

United Steelworkers Union Local 9346 file appeal in light of Supreme Court ruling By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

he United Steel workers Local 9346 has filed an appeal in front of the BC Court of Appeals on May 23 regarding the arbitrator’s decision to deny a temporary order to stop Teck from performing random drug and alcohol tests on workers at the Elk

Valley mines. On June 14, the Supreme Court ruled it was reasonable for a New Brunswick labour arbitration board to strike down a policy at Irving Pulp & Paper Ltd. mill that forced all workers in “safety-sensitive positions” to undergo random alcohol tests, with about 10 per cent of the work force tested a year. “The Supreme Court’s

decision on the Irving case explained that just being a safety sensitive work place does not equal reasonable cause,” said Alex Hanson, USW Local 9346 president. “We’re going to the BC Court of Appeal because we don’t believe Teck has reasonable just cause for random testing. The ruling covers random alcohol testing and the Supreme Court made big

generalizations for random drug testing. Alcohol testing can prove impairment yet drug testing only proves past usage. The BC privacy laws were created to protect workers rights and prevent abuse.” “The ruling in question does not deal with Teck’s operations,” said Chris Stannell, Senior Communications Specialist for Teck Resources

Limited. “Teck places a high value on the safety of their employees and has developed a random testing that balances privacy rights with safety of employees in a safety sensitive work environment. We have carefully reviewed the Irving decision and the facts in our case are significantly different.” Continued on page 5

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Fernie’s Mudd, sweat and tears, oh my! Running with attitude and crawling through the sludge By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

arnings that the Mudd, Sweat & Tears Rockies (MST) run is not for the faint of heart or the unprepared are accurate. It is perfect for those with a sense of adventure and a whole pile of grit. The muddy five and 10 km courses had over 350 people crawling, climbing, swimming, carrying and dragging themselves, and at times their fellow competitors, over a series of walls, tires, mud pits and rope climbs in between the mountain trail climbs at the Fernie Alpine Resort on

Saturday. At the finish line Ginette Ouimet from Calgary explained, “It was delicious. I felt like I was running for my life. It’s not like running on the street. It’s much more diverse in the mountains. Everyone should try it once. You’ll be addicted.” Teammate Leanne Ravenhill added, “I’m still smiling even though I’m sore.” The course looped through the natural features of the terrain. One seemingly harmless bog had racers surprised to find themselves thigh high in muck with some shoes getting stuck. Team racer Dana Reel commented, “You just have to show up with adrenaline.” Her

team finished the 10 km course in fine form even though it was the first race of this kind for everyone on her team. MST offers five km and 10 km obstacle course mud run events of extreme proportion in six locations in Canada this summer designed to challenge and test racers resolve. There is a charitable component to all this as MST donates a percentage of net profits from all events to Breakfast Clubs of Canada. Breakfast Clubs of Canada is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services and funding to school breakfast programs across the country.

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Hikers share frightening story of grizzly attack By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

rian Braconnier and Keith Farkas are very fortunate to be at home with their families after a close encounter with a grizzly. “We are so thankful we’re sitting here, the two of us, making these statements,” said Farkas. “Rather than our wives writing our obituaries.” The two Fernie men were attacked by a grizzly bear on the morning of July 3. Both men, in their mid thirties, were hiking along a basin heading for the side of a ridge with heavy elk trails on Mount Proctor when a mother grizzly attacked. The men said what happened in 30 seconds seemed like an eternity. “I heard a growl and then we heard a second growl,” said Farkas. “Before we could even react, the grizzly was on us. She hit Brian in the back, knocked him over, took him downhill and out of my sight behind some shrubs. I couldn’t see what was going on. I could just hear him screaming my name and the bear growling. I saw a cub following her downhill and it was also growling. That’s when I reached for my (defender) shotgun that was strapped to the outside of my pack.” “She hit me four times in total,” explained Braconnier. “On the third time, she grabbed my arm with her mouth and flung me through the air; When I landed, I grabbed my pepper spray. When she came at me again, she was at an arms length away as I used the bear spray on her. It deterred her but she still ran me over. In two lunges she was back up the hill towards Keith. I could hear him screaming but I couldn’t see a thing.” Farkas continued, “I was fumbling with the straps on my backpack trying to get the gun off. I was fumbling with the shells trying to load my gun. I managed

Brian Braconnier and Keith Farkas an attack by a grizzly bear on Mount Proctor.

to load a shell. I saw her paws. I took one shot. She stood up and seemed to writhe in pain like the shot had connected with her. Like lightening, she was around a corner and coming at me airborne from above. She clawed me and pushed me back. I landed on my back in the most terrifying position with my head downhill and my feet uphill. I was screaming. Her face

was one foot away from my boot and she turned around and left.” “We knew we had to get out right away,” said Braconnier. They grabbed Farkas’s backpack that the bears had dragged a few meters down the trail and left in the same direction they had come, looking over their shoulders in fear that the grizzly was coming back. “We got to a safe

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zone,” said Farkas. “I was bleeding badly. I took off my shirt and put on bandages. I took a look at Brian’s hand. He had three cuts so I bandaged him too. Brian couldn’t see a thing. The pepper spray had hit him, the bear and me. Brian was practically blinded by the spray. We had an ok field (first aid) kit. I knew his wounds were worse than mine but I didn’t say anything to him. I just

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bandaged him up and said, ‘Come on. Let’s get going.’” “I knew right away this was an extreme situation,” said Farkas. “I knew we had to get down the mountain. We had to get home safe and I knew we had to go to the hospital.”

It took them one hour to hike out. When asked what they might do differently, Braconnier stated he would be more cautious of noises while Farkas said he will practice loading a shotgun as if it were a timely, stressful situation. Both men looked remarkably healthy but their wounds are deep both emotionally and physically. Braconnier suffered injuries to his arms, legs and right wrist. Somehow the grizzly’s teeth managed to miss the main vein in his wrist by millimeters when she threw him through the air. His legs are scratched and bruised from being “bounced around” by the sow. Farkas has puncture wounds on both arms from the bear’s claws so large that you could stick your finger into them. His left arm is swollen from the impact and it does not have full range of

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motion yet. “Both gentlemen did nothing wrong,” said Conservation Officer Sgt. Joe Caravetta. “They’re smart. They were prepared. They had different levels of defense and they had a gun that wasn’t even loaded. The men were not hunting. They were out for a walk to do some scouting for their next elk hunt this fall.” “Three conservation officers looked for the grizzly for two days and we were unable to find any evidence that the bear had been seriously injured,” said Caravetta. “We searched that area with a fine-toothed comb and no blood was found. It’s possible that the bear got hit and it’s possible that it didn’t.” COS has closed their investigation and reopened the Fairy Creek and Mount Proctor Recreation area.

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Jaffray man found in Bull River By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

he search for missing man Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ Fantuz of Jaffray ended when he was found deceased in his vehicle in the Bull River last Saturday. “The truck was found just down stream from where the vehicle went into the Bull River,” said RCMP Cpl. Pat Prefontaine. It is believed that Fantuz drove off the Bull River Forest Service Road on Monday, June 24 and was last seen at 11:15 pm that same night when he left a friend’s place to go home in his 1994 Nissan Pathfinder. After not showing up at home,

search efforts were initiated. Cranbrook RCMP, SAR, family and friends searched for Fantuz for six days. Search efforts were thwarted due to high water levels in the Bull River and increased turbidity, which continued to hamper everyones’ efforts to locate the vehicle and driver. The police investigation and search efforts had confirmed a location where a vehicle left the Bull River Forest Service Road and was presumed to have entered the Bull River. Items recovered at the scene and from locations down river were confirmed by family as belonging to

Fantuz. The submerged vehicle was located by a family member on July 5, shortly after 6:00 pm who contacted the RCMP. Search and Rescue teams attended the scene and were successful that night in attaching a line to the vehicle to prevent it from moving further downstream. After first light on Saturday, July 6 the Cranbrook RCMP along with swift water and rope rescue teams from Search and Rescue units from Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie and Sparwood attended the scene. SAR teams were successful in having the vehicle towed closer to shore at which time the body of 20 year old Fantuz,

Zeke Fantuz loved the outdoors.

was recovered from the vehicle. The Cranbrook RCMP would like to thank all the people who assisted in this case. The case is now

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in the hands of the BC Coroner’s office. A memorial service was held for Fantuz on Saturday, July 6 in Jaffray.

Search and Rescue finds missing boater unharmed By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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Stannell continued, “We are working towards having our arbitration case heard as quickly as possible. We strongly believe that taking measures to eliminate potential misuse of drugs and alcohol that can affect work performance and safety is an important way we can achieve our vision of everyone going home safe and healthy every day.” Hanson thinks Teck is not testing at Highland Copper mines in Kamloops or the smelter in Trail because “they are heavily unionized. I think they would refuse on mass and that would be the end of it. There is little turn over with the people who work there. There are more transient workers in the Elk Valley than in Kamloops. People are afraid they will lose their jobs if they refuse the random testing.” “Teck strongly believes it’s very important to our safety culture. We have had positive tests. We do have employees who have tested positive and are currently in treatment right now at the expense of the company,” said Nic Milligan, Teck Communications, on CBC Radio’s Daybreak.

While Teck has stated their pre-employment screening had 39 failures in 2011 and over 29 in 2012 proves that their policies have merit, Hanson sees it differently. “Teck’s first line of defense is working. They are catching people with pre-employment screening. Teck can test if there are signs of impairment displayed and can do post incident testing. Plus employees can report a coworker if impairment is suspected. There are multiple levels of screening already. Why does Teck need yet a fourth? The workers at these mine sites are highly trained with a high quality of skills. They don’t show up to work impaired and they don’t want to work with people who are impaired. Teck has not proven the need for this additional layer (of random drug testing).” Allergy medications, such as Zantax, can be identified as an amphetamine during drug testing and that has Hanson concerned. “A number of false positives can be made requiring the employee to go to their doctor to prove their

medication is prescribed before they can return to work. The potential for abuse by Teck is so great that this is a priority.” “Teck’s random drug and alcohol testing program does not restrict the proper use of prescription medications,” said Stannell. “Teck is not provided with confidential medical information regarding employees. The program is administered independently by a thirdparty medical organization. When an employee receives a positive test result, an investigation is undertaken by the third-party medical organization, and not by Teck. While this process is underway, employees are put on paid medical leave pending the results of the investigation.” The USW local 9346 are prepared to explore every legal avenue possible including the Supreme Court, “to stop what seems to be a medical fishing expedition,” said Hanson. Teck started their random drug and alcoholtesting program at the Elk Valley mines in December 2012. The case will go to arbitration this fall.

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markets in the United States. The focus is the in-bound market growth but there are opportunities for departures as well.” During the meeting, Pacific Coastal representative Kevin Doothroyd described the type of aircrafts available, including seating capacity and flight range of approximately 1, 500 km. “As a region, we are discussing how to maximize this opportunity,” added Chernove. “It’s early in the process but there is lots of enthusiasm from stakeholders.” Stakeholders will be able to utilize the new aircraft information to prepare for their next meeting in August.

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The two men who were attacked by the mother grizzly bear on Mt Proctor have demonstrated the Darwinian theory at its best. Taking a shotgun into known grizzly bear habitat to deter bear encounters certainly illustrates their lack of "bush skills" and demonstrates what happens when people enter into bear habitat without proper skills or experience. If they had made a lot of noise in the bear’s vicinity, the bear would have certainly quietly retreated from their presence. Having a shotgun and intending to use it to avoid bear encounters is indicative of their ignorance of how to avoid bear attacks. Now, we potentially have two dead grizzlies because of their lack of experience in the bush. Shame, shame.

Kudos to the community of Fernie. While riding my bike around the school track a few days ago, I looked to see the two ball fields being used, soccer being played in the center of the track, kite flying in the IDES field and the swings were full of children. Fernie is a great place to be. And all I have to say is WOW!

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by Andrea Horton Anyone who walks their dogs along the dyke through the Annex Park should be familiar with the signs that say bylaw #1995 – all dogs must be on a leash. Why is it then that I see so many dogs that are not leashed and owners who think it’s okay that their dogs jump all over people and other dogs walking by? “Oh don’t worry, he’s friendly,” is what I usually hear the owner say as they come up the trail 20 feet behind their dog. Meanwhile their dog has unwittingly upset the other dogs that are leashed because they can’t chase after him. It’s not the dog’s fault – responsibility lies solely with the owner. Just last week, I took my two dogs for a walk on leashes and a biker rode by with his dog off leash. The biker kept going straight while the dog detoured over to us and began terrorizing my dogs. The man on the bike didn’t even stop he just called to his dog to come. The dog did not respond to his owner and continued to bark and growl aggressively at my dogs. Finally his owner called him again and he turned and followed. It took me some time to calm my dogs down and to calm down myself. During the incident I was genuinely concerned for the safety of my dogs. What makes people think that they don’t have to obey the rules, that they don’t have to follow a clearly stated bylaw and I wonder how other owners that follow the bylaw feel about this issue. I understand that some dogs are really well trained and do just walk alongside their owners with no hassles but if that’s the case they shouldn’t mind being on a leash. No matter how well trained your dog is there is still a bylaw in effect. As much as it is the owners responsibility to follow the rules, I have to ask where the city stands on this issue. Not once have I seen a bylaw officer in the park enforcing the policy. Is it really enough just to hang a couple of signs and hope everyone adheres to them? If it is not going to be enforced what’s the point of having a bylaw in the first place? If you have a dog that you like to walk off leash go out and support ways to build the off-leash dog park that is being proposed - but until the park is built remember the Annex Park is not an off-leash dog park so follow the bylaw and allow everyone to enjoy walking along the dyke. It’s just good manners!

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In the Garden Hozers on Hoses and turned on the faucet you expected flawless action, but in fact you ended up with that n order to grow a success- same unexplainable, mysteriful garden you must have ous leak. moisture and up until the Up until May 1 of this year June 20 rain event, our only I hadn’t had a yard to garden source of moisture was from in for some time. However a hose. As stated working in in “Record breaka garden ing rainfall hits Elk centre and “It is important Valley” by Angela growing up Treharne, June 20’s g a rd e n i n g to be choosy rainfall accounted I knew that for 101mm, smashabout what I had to be ing the previbegin by ous record. It was and when you gathering enough to spiral informawater as every Fernie back into a tion about boil water advisory, the climate plant requires force the evacuation to start a of the communities garden. I different along the Elk river started by and permanently looking up amounts of alter its course to the plant an unrecognizable moisture.” hardiness meander. Prior to zone. Fernie the rain I was caught is a 5a, but saying “we need given its location and susceptrain bad!” and it turns out we ibility to rare weather events I’d received a full months rainfall take the 5a with a grain of salt, over the course of a few days. as May 27 was a prime example The Elk Valley definitely has of an unlikely yet likely snow variable spring temperatures. event. Fernie’s hardiness means This year has been a dry and you can grow most veggies warm spring, it’s been a treat you buy at the grocery store; for gardeners and their gardens. cucumbers, potatoes, carrots, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware peas, beans and corn but this is and the Garden Centre have just a small list of what you can all been busy as most people actually grow. By comparison have been out shopping buying the Okanagan is a 7, Calgary’s plants, lawn mowers and other a 4 and Cambridge Ontario, the landscaping items. You your- town I grew up in is a 6. The self probably even went out number refers to how many and bought yourself a brand frost free days an area receives; new hose because your old one Fernie’s in a good location. leaked or was kinked and if It is important to be choosy you are like me, as soon as you about what and when you tightened down your new hose water as every plant requires By Terry Wallace Submitted

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different amounts of moisture. Also the locations in your garden(s) will each have their own drainage and sunlight characteristics. When you first plant those seeds give them a good shot of water to help them germinate. Don’t water them too much though as the seeds may rot. After the plant plan on watering in the mornings or evenings as less water will be wasted through evaporation. If you want to be proactive about the environment and still water your garden and or lawn, start using a rain barrel. Fernie does not offer a rain barrel program but where I grew up and a lot of other towns across Canada, there are rain barrel programs. These programs are set up to either give rain barrels away to the public free of charge or in other cases for a small fee. Seeing as there isn’t a program you can always buy one from the local gardening store or if you are adventurous you can even try to make one yourself. Wasting water will only cost taxpayers money! In the end we definitely needed the rain. Was it useful to our gardens? Maybe a little bit but that rain over a few weeks would have been more beneficial. I guess as new small-scale farmers the weather is everything. Too much is bad and not enough can be worse but this year we have been ok. So if it starts to rain as it did on June 20, get a hat and your rubber boots on and have a beer. If it doesn’t, keep an eye on your garden and prep your hose.

Veterans and veterans widows of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36 held their annual dinner on Saturday, June 15 at 6:00 pm at the Legion Hall. This dinner is held to honour the veterans and widows and seems to be getting smaller in number each year. The Legion ladies cooked the roast beef dinner with all fixings and then speeches were given by the Legion president and mayor.

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Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven today By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

n what has become a muchanticipated tradition, 7-Eleven is celebrating its 44 birthday today on Thursday, July 11 (7/11).

Helping Fernie blossom…

Will Stroet

is an award-wining bilingual children’s entertainer. He has a show on Kids’ CBC Television called Will’s Jams and was featured on Dragon’s Den. He will be at the library

Friday, July 19th at 10am.

Free camps at the library starting July 9th. Weekdays 1-3pm drop-in or commit to a full week to win special prizes. Ages 6-10 Call the Library at 250-423-4458 or check our website for details at http://fernie.bclibrary.ca

As a thank you to its customers, 7-Eleven is giving away more Slurpee drinks on its birthday than ever before. So come on out and get your free Slurpee!

Fernie in Bloom

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Step2.Start planting… Step3.Win a prize!

Deadline for entries-‐August July 5th 7th $10 entry fee

PRESTIGIOUS WINNERS IN ALL 6 CATEGORIES CASH PRIZES TO BE

PRIZES TO BE WON WON

For information on how to enter please call the Chamber at 250 423 6868 or go online to www.ferniechamber.com

Sponsored by the Fernie Chamber of Commerce & The Free Press Supported by the Fernie Garden Center

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Mondays

• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 2nd) • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 1:00pm- Dominoes Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 6:00pm – Bridge Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm- Mahjong Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Tuesdays

• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 2nd) • 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 4:30pm - Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Toonie Tuesday (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:00pmto 5:15pm- Summer Reading Club (ages 11-13 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 29th) • Ladies’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club • 6:30pm- Ladies Archery, Fernie Elks Hall • 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 – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Wednesdays

• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 2nd) • 9:30am to 11:30am – Operation Art (drop in class) at The Arts Station (July 3rd – Aug. 21st) • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Toddlertime at the Fernie Library • 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Hot Dog Day (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • Mens’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club • 5:00pm to 9:00pm – Summer Social & Fernie Mountain Market at Station Square (July 3rd-Aug. 28th) • 6:00pm – Trail Maintenance (Fernie Mountain Bike Club) • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- 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

Thursday

• Morning - Little Sprouts; Kids in the EcoGarden (July & Aug.) • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 2nd) • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 7:00pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford

Library Open • 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Crooked Crayon (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:00pmto 5:15pm- Summer Reading Club (ages 11-13 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 29th) • Night Bike Race Series at Fernie Alpine Resort (July 4th – Aug. 29th) • 6:00pm- Youth Archery, Fernie Elks Hall • 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 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

• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30am – Aqua Blast Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 2nd) • 9:00am to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Treat Day (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:00pm to 5:30pm- Free Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 5:00pm to 9:00pm- Sparwood Farmer’s Market in the Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot (June 28th – Sept. 6th) • 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 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

Saturdays

• 9:00am to 12:30pm– JaffrayBaynes Lake Farmer’s Market, Baynes Lake Community Centre (June 29th–Aug. 31st) • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • Noon to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 2nd) • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 2:30pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie Legion • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 5:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Sundays

• 10:00am to 2:00pm – Fernie Mountain Market in Rotary Park (July 7th – Sept. 1st) • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 12:00pm to 2:00pm- Family Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 2nd) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm – Downtown Social (July 7th – Aug. 25th) • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure 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 J U LY

13 Lost Boys Lungbuster MTB Hill Climb at Fernie Alpine Resort 13-14 Fernie Golf & Country Club Championship 13-17 Fernie Bike Holiday #1, 9:30am-4pm, The Guide’s Hut 14-20 Fernie Writer’s Conference 15 Sparwood Council Meeting, 7:00pm 15-19 Aqua Adventure Camp at Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9am-4:30pm 15-19 Red Cross Swim Lessons at Fernie Aquatic Centre 18 Tony Servello Senior Open at the Fernie Golf & Country Club 18-20 Rum Runner Days in the Crowsnest Pass 19 CBC’s Children’s musician Will Stroet to perform at the Fernie Library, 10am 20 Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam at the Dirt Jump Park 20-21 Kids’ Freeride Intermediate Camp at Fernie Alpine Resort 20-2 1 50 Reasons to Ride Your Bike, 9:30am4pm, The Guide’s Hut 22 Elkford Council Meeting, 6pm 22 Fernie Council Meeting, 7pm 22-26 Aqua Adventure Camp at Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9am-4:30pm 22-26 Red Crowss Swim Lessons at Fernie Aquatic Centre 22-26 EcoGarden Kids Camp 23 Ladies Golf for the Cure at the Fernie Golf & Country Club 25-26 Bearspaw Contracting Charity Golf Tournament, Mountain Meadows Golf Club, Elkford

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

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

Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323, notice is hereby given that Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 146, Bylaw No. 2214, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lot 2, Block 117, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 902 from R4 - Multiple Family Residential (High Density) to R1B - Single Detached Plus Residential. A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm on July 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 22, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC, or online at www.fernie.ca

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 149, Bylaw No. 2217, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lot 3, Block 19, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734 from R1- Single Family Residential to R3 – Medium Density Residential. A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm on July 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 22, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC, or online at www.fernie.ca.

Aqua Adventure Camps These full day adventure & swim camps include a Red Cross Swim lesson, outdoor activities, crafts, games, and supervised pool play time.

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Gain Experience. Get Involved. Become a Volunteer!

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, gain valuable experience, have fun, and get involved in your community. The City of Fernie currently has a vacancy on the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Committee for one member to serve a term of one year term as a representative of the community-at-large. All who are interested are encouraged to apply. Experience in the building industry and/or transportation sector is considered an asset. The Committee is responsible for reviewing the corporate and community reduction opportunities and strategies in the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan (the Plan), making recommendations respecting: • Implementation of corporate and community greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives; and • Developing methods to identify, measure and report on progress towards achievement of the goals articulated in the Plan. How Can You Apply? 1. Review the Terms of Reference on the City’s website at www.fernie. ca to determine if this committee is the right ﬁt for you. 2. Submit a letter of interest to addressed to the Director of Leisure Services including: • General personal information (name, mailing and residential address, telephone number) and any demographic information you are willing to provide. • Qualiﬁcations and/or related experience. • A brief statement regarding what you feel you can contribute to the committee. 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 Leisure Services, PO Box 190, Fernie BC, V0B 1M0; or • BY EMAIL: email submission should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca The deadline to apply is 4:00PM on MONDAY, JULY 15, 2013. Thank you for your interest in serving the civic needs of your City.

For more information on these applications, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, July 22, 2013, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall 501–3rd Avenue; • BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034; • BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie BC V0B 1M0; or • BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca. All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Ofﬁcer.

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

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE UNDER A PARTNERING AGREEMENT For Council consideration on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 7:00pm

Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to provide assistance to the Fernie TransRockies Society under the terms of a partnering agreement for the provision of municipal services, being the hosting of the TransRockies Challenge 2013 and providing for payment by the City to the TransRockies Challenge Society the sum of $2,573.55 for services described in the agreement.

A complete copy of the proposed partnering agreement can be viewed at the Ofﬁce of the Director of Corporate Administration Services at City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue, during regular business hours or online at www.fernie.ca. For more information, please contact the Director of Corporate Administration Services at (250) 423-6817 or michelle. martineau@fernie.ca.

Get thirsty for answers! Why conserve water? Because the costs to collect, treat, distribute and dispose of domestic water are rising rapidly. And increased demand and competing uses are placing pressure on water resources.

Brought to you by The City of Fernie

in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart Initiative For more info: www.cbt.org/watersmart

9:00am to 4:30pm Ages 7 - 12 $201.99 per week + GST Register now to book your week(s). Session 3 - July 15th to July 19th Session 4 - July 22nd to July 26th Session 5 - Aug 5th to 9th (4 days) Session 6 - Aug 12th to 16th Session 7 - Aug 19th to 23rd Session 8 - Aug 26th to 31st

Fernie Aquatic Centre Summer Swim Schedule Public Swim Times Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm * At least one lane of the main pool is available during Public Swim for laps. * * During Public Swim times there may be shared use of the facilities due to organized instructional programs. * Red Cross Swim Lessons Summer Schedule Preschool Levels & Swimkids Level 1 July 2 until August 23, 2013 Weekly Sets July 5-12, July 22-26, July 29-Aug 2, Aug 12-16 Weekly Sets Swimkids Level 2/3 Swimkids Level 4/5 Swimkids Level 6/7 Swimkids 8-10 Private Lessons Available Sign up for one or more weeks. Register now to guarantee your spot.

Water Fit Classes

Active Fot Mon/Wed 8:45 to 9:30am Gentle Fit Tues/Thurs/Fri 10:30 to 11:15am Aqua Blast Fri 8:45 to 9:30am Take it up a notch for a little more vigorous workout in your Water Fit Class

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

LEADERSHIP 2013

Monday, July 15, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, August 19, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

We proudly announce that

Please note that the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2013 and the Committee of the Whole Meetings scheduled for Monday, July 29, 2013 and Monday, August 26, 2013 have been cancelled.

Terry Melcer, CAO has been awarded the 2013 LGMA Professional Award for Leadership in Local Government.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to consider a proposed amendment to the District of Sparwood “Zoning Bylaw No. 264 1981”. Applicant: 563386 BC Ltd. (Rick Pater) Property affected: A portion of Lot A DL 4589 KD Plan NEP89612. Locally known as Mountain View Mobile Home Park and as shown outlined in dashed line on the inset map. In general terms, Bylaw 1126 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1126, 2013” will rezone a portion of the property from R-MH (Modular Home Subdivision / Manufactured Home Subdivision) to R-MP (Mobile Home Park). All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission on the matters contained within Bylaw 1126 at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be sent to the District of Sparwood, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0. Electronic submissions by email should be sent to sparwood@sparwood.ca. Please note that due to potential email issues, all submissions sent by email should be confirmed by phone at the number listed below. These submissions must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 15, 2013 in order to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address and are considered public information, pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of Council. The above Bylaw and related staff reports and background information may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., from June 21, 2013 – July 15, 2013 during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday, with the exception of Canada Day, July 1, 2013. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 136 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271. Dated Jun 18, 2013 Nelson Wight Manager of Planning

Congratulations on your achievement Terry! Mayor and Council and Staff at the District of Sparwood. From Left to Right; LGMA President, Albert de Feo, Terry Melcer, CAO, LGMA Executive Director, Nancy Taylor

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

THANK YOU

On behalf of the Canada Day Committee, we would like to thank all of you for attending the celebration and making it a huge success! We would also like to thank our sponsors: Canadian Heritage Society, District of Sparwood, TECK, Sparwood ECD Committee, East Kootenay Community Credit Union, Poodle Perfection Spa and Groom, Sparwood Public Library, Cause Way Bay, Mountain Mechanical Services, The Lions Club, Sparwood Fire Department, Elk Valley Air Cadets, Overwaitea, Sparwood Coal Miner Days Committee and all of the Volunteers!

THE POOL IS SCHEDULED TO REPOPEN JULY 8, 2013. FOR POOL SCHEDULE AND SWIM LESSONS, PLEASE SEE WEBSITE AT www.sparwood.ca

SUMMER CAMP IN SPARWOOD IS BACK! JOIN US FOR “UP, UP, AND AWAY” PRESCHOOL CAMPS: For Children born in 2009 - 2010 (must be at least 3 years of age) Monday - Friday 9:30 - 11:00 am Drop in Program MAXIMUM 24 Children Stories, Crafts, Games and More! A Fun and Safe Place for Preschoolers to Come JUNIOR CAMPS: For Children born in 2005—2008 Monday—Thursday 12:00 Noon—2:00 PM Drop In Program MAXIMUM 30 Children WEEK#3 PREPARE FOR TAKEOFFF July 15 - July 19, 2013 Aircraft, airships, air sports and ﬂight.

ADVENTURE CAMPS For children born 2001 – 2004 Registration: $100 per Week Monday - Wednesday, 2:15 - 4:30 pm, AND Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm WEEK #3 LASER QUEST July 15 - July 18, 2013 Youth will travel to Nanton to Red Surge Battleﬁelds for an exciting afternoon of laser tag. WEEK #4 EXTREME EXPLORERS July 22 - July 25, 2013 Youth will be able to enjoy the Fernie Alpine Resort Zipline and Aerial Playground. Note : This Week has a Height and Weight Restriction. WEEK #5 WATER LOGGED July 29 - Aug 1, 2013 Youth will enjoy river rafting for the day with Mountain High River Adventures.

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City employees receive long service awards Contractor chosen for CHINESE FOOD

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

he City of Fernie presented Long Service Awards to their employees at the annual barbeque on Thursday June 20. Dave Froese, Doug Mitchell and Kim Sedrovic received their awards for 20 years of service. Sharon Switzer, Gino Guzzi,

Allison Uphill and Barb Carrick were congratulated for 15 years of service while Randi Goertzen and Garret Sowchuck were recognized for their service of 10 years. A special presentation was made to retiring Director of Fire and Emergency Services Shawn Ivany. Congratulations to all the people that received long service awards and very best of luck to Fire Chief Ivany in his retirement.

Max Turyk Soccer field Soccer field to receive an upgrade By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

Mayor Mary Guiliano congratulates Sharon Switzer.

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(Best in Town) Hwy. 3 (250)423-3211

urrier Contracting Ltd. has been a w a r d e d the contract for the construction of the Max Turyk soccer field for a price of $598, 869 net of all applicable taxes. Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services stated in his report to City Council that “The contractor has substantial experience in grading and drainage on large earthwork projects through a number of past civil contracts (i.e. large parking lots). They have a good reputation with the City having provided services for past projects.” Five proposals for this project were received. City administration and project consultants Durant Kreuk Ltd. evaluated all of the proposals. Currier

outscored the second highest bidder by more than 25 points. Construction is expected to begin this week and will be completed by August 31, 2013. Once the major earth work is complete, the installation of a drainage and irrigation system begins. The scientific design of the sand based 20,000 square foot field surface is designed for any type of sport configuration by eliminating the crown and making the surface flat. The in ground drainage system allows for the elimination of the crown. The next step is to hydro seed the field with a special seed blend. “We’re not going to use sod as it’s soil based which effectively creates a

barrier for drainage,” said Mertz. “The sand allows the water to percolate. It’s very important that the community respect the field closure once it’s seeded in late August through to October. It will continue to establish its root growth, believe it or not, through the winter months. We have a very short window of opportunity for construction allowing the most amount of time for the seed to germinate and be established. The soccer fields are expected to be ready May 1, 2014 for the beginning of next season. The Max Turyk soccer fields are located on the south side of the Max Turyk Community Centre which was purchased by the City in 2010.

Sparwood Community & Facility Services 367 Pine Avenue, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250-425-0552 Fax: 250-425-0551 Email: recoffice@sparwood.ca

January 13, 2011 Thank You!

Summer Camp in Sparwood is Back!

ADVENTURE CAMPS

District of sparwooD Launches new BranD

Join us for “Up, Up, and Away”

PRESCHOOL CAMPS, for Children born in 2009 – 2010 (must be 3 years of age): Monday - Friday, 9:30 -11:00 am Drop in Program MAXIMUM 24 Children Stories, Crafts, Games and More! A Fun and Safe Place For Preschoolers to Come

Yours & Mine. together. JUNIOR CAMPS, for Children born in 2005 – 2008: Monday - Thursday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Drop In Program MAXIMUM 30 Children

(For Children Born in 2001-2004)

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WEEK #2 SAND & SURF July 8th - July 11th, 2013 This week youth will make and paint their very own beach chairs and then use them at Surveyors at the end of the week. WEEK #3 LASER QUEST July 15th - July 18th, 2013 Youth will travel to Nanton to Red Surge Battlefields for a exciting afternoon of laser tag.

WEEK #2 PARDON ME, YOUR STANDING ON MY CAPE WEEK #4 EXTREME EXPLORERS July 8th - Julythe 12th, 2013 July 22nd - July 25th, The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce “This allows our brand to 2013 resonate with our most Superheroes and superpowers, secret identities andMelcer. secret lairs. Youth will be able to enjoy the Fernie Alpine Resort Zipline and launch of its new brand and identity. “We’re important audience first — our own WEEK now #3 PREPARE FOR TAKEOFFF Aerial Playground. Notecommunity.” : This Week has a Height and Weight July 15th - July 19th, 2013 Restriction. ideally positioned to clearly and consistently share our Aircraft, airships, air sports and flight WATER LOGGED The initial results WEEK of the#5 branding exercise include a new POOL IS SCHEDULED TO REPOPEN JULY said 8, 2013. FORMelcer, POOL The community’s story,” Terry District of ME A POSTCARD WEEK #4 SEND July 29th Aug 1st, 2013 SCHEDULE AND SWIM LESSONS. July 22nd - July 26th, 2013 logo, new taglines, community Youtha will enjoy river website, rafting for professional the day with Mountain High River Administrative Officer. PLEASESparwood’s SEE WEBSITE ATChief www.sparwood.ca Journeys, quests and expeditions. images, posters, Adventures. trade show materials, ads, and other WEEK #5 READING THE SKY WEEK #6 OLD WEST Unlike many community brands, Sparwood’s brand has 2013 July 29th - Aug 2nd, informational collateral, as well as recommendations on Aug 6th - Aug 8th, 2013 Sky mythology, stargazing and weather. not been developed primarily to increase tourism or (This is Tues Thurs)community moves how to implement theweek brand as- the WEEK #6 WORLDS ABOVE AND BEYOND This week features a day trip with Bull River Horseback Adventures. attract destination visitors. Rather, its brand development Aug 6th - Aug 9th, 2013 (This week is Tues- Fri) forward and begins proactively story. scenery in the world. A ridetothrough some of share the mostitsspectacular Fantasy worlds and future worlds. is to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, demonstrate WEEK #7 ADVENTURE WIND UP WEEK #7 TO THE STARS “We’re not intentAug on 12th strictly - Augdeveloping 15th, 2013 as a tourism a desire to continue to develop economic Augdiversity, 12th - Augand 16th, 2013 This week we will have lots of windup activities including an Astronomy, space exploration, and tales set in space. community,” saysovernight Melcer.camp “Butatwe are intent on to continue to provide a solid foundation to increase Fairmont.

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FAR Summer Community Appreciation Day brings locals out of the woodwork and up to the mountain By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

ernie Alpine R e s o r t showed their appreciation for our community last Sunday by offering single and full day lift tickets to Elk Valley residents from Fernie, Elko, Jaffray, Sparwood and Elkford. The Timber Chair was popular with hikers enjoying a lift up to the tree line while mountain bikers filled the Elk chair. “Community day is awesome,” said Fernie locals Jen Cyr and her friend Laura, “It’s so much fun. It’s the busiest day but it’s so much fun because it’s a social day. It gets people out. This is one of the days you get to ride with your friends who maybe ride twice a

summer.” “People get to see how much fun it is and your riding progresses so much because you get in so much riding,”continued Cyr. Community day got two thumbs up from other locals like Fraser Foulds. “It’s amazing. Anything that gets people out enjoying a beautiful day, my eight and 11 year old niece and nephew don’t bike on the hill normally but they are today,” said Thomas Wilson. Locals were also treated to free guided nature hikes by Nature Bob. Proceeds from the barbeque were donated to the Fernie Mountain Biking Club.

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Downtown Social, Made for Fernie is this Sunday - July 14th Made for Fernie, the second Sunday in the annual downtown Summer Socials series is set to take place on July 14th from 1-4 pm in beautiful downtown Fernie. Visitors and locals alike can experience exhibits from local artisans- spinners, weavers, potters, photographers, and quilters. You can also expect sidewalk sales, children’s activities, food vendors, trunk treasures, and more! Be sure to head down to check it out July 14th and every Sunday during the summer months of July and August. Also don’t forget about the Wednesday Night Concerts and Market series also in downtown Fernie. Every Wednesday evening of July and August from 5-9 pm. For more information check outwww.facebook.com/summersocials

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Wednesday Night Market and Concert Series begins

he Wednesday Night Downtown Street Market and Concert Series is a great place for live music, a cool drink, the Mountain Market and a great Fernie vibe. The series is a weekly community event taking place this

summer in Station Square next to the Arts Station from 5-9 pm. Peruse local vendors' offerings, enjoy a bite to eat and refreshments, or relax in the beverage gardens where Fernie Brewing Co. beer and BC wines are available, all while appreciating live entertainment. It runs on Wednesday nights throughout July and August in downtown Fernie.

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By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

hoppers visited the Mountain Market last Sunday to find farmer's just picked organic veggies and herbs; herbalist's handcrafted soaps; baker's tasty cupcakes, bagels and bread; savory cheeses; and local artists. Fresh kale and radishes from Eat, shoots and leaves were snapped up early. A Cranbrook vendor brought a handmade hot sauce made with the hottest pepper in the world. Veggie burgers were cooking on Grass Roots barbeque, while Zaltana’s Coffee was there to supply those looking for their morning caffeine fix. The market takes place every Sunday in Rotary Park from 10 am - 2 pm until Sept 1st.

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Isabella Dicken Elementary School awards

The Sparwood Ladies Golf Club would like to thank the following for making our tournament a great success: Credit Union Alpine Lumber Teck Finning Maxim Cat Rental Century Vallen Rayco Steel Mountain Mechanical Woslley District of Sparwood Coal Mountain Operations

Henderson Lake Golf Course Sparwood Esso Elk Valley Precision & Cab Investors Group Sunita’s Dog Salon Sparwood Golf Course Sue White Colette Olsen Esther Gellrich

Also a special thanks to June & Eammon Egan and Shelia Whittingham for all their help.

Happy Sweet 16th, Mackenzi!

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

sabella Dicken Elementary School students received awards for their efforts before school finished for the summer. Many students received awards for academic and citizenship excellence. Kasha Bell, Thomas Teeple earned their Band Award. Kasha Bell and Liam MacLean were presented with the Female and Male Athlete awards. A Major Citizenship award was given to Tyler Dvorak and Ahlyn Saluk. Kasha Bell and Neve Richards shared an Overall Achievement award. Richards also received a Literacy Award.

Did You Know? Leisure and Alcohol

Do you find yourself often combining leisure activities with alcohol? Summer is an ideal time to get active and enjoy the company of friends. Although alcohol is readily available, it is important to limit our consumption and abstain when necessary. Making changes includes making choices. Get active. Create healthy habits, such as having water and fruit juice available for consumption, not just a cooler filled with alcoholic beverages. Choose leisure activities you enjoy. Although some leisure activities can be more risky for substance use to occur, we still maintain the choice to use or not. If you are choosing not to use, develop an action plan for dealing with this. Be honest about your decision to not use and plan ahead.

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Enjoy your leisure activities this summer.

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Adventure author Bruce Kirkby speaks at Fernie Library By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

nthusiastic inspiration is how I describe author and adventurer Bruce Kirkby. His second novel, ‘The Dolphin’s Tooth’ has been nominated for the One Book, One Kootenay award and that’s what brought him to the Fernie library last night. Kirkby isn’t what most people would expect from a professional writer. He comes across more like a professional adventurer, mixed with surfer dude and vagabond. ‘The Dolphin’s Tooth’ was written seven years ago and “was killed by one scathing review years ago,” so Kirkby is surprised his book made the list, especially with newer worthy competition. “It seems to have an extended life as I still get these notes once a week or every month from University students, sometimes handwritten, how the book meant something to them scratched on a little piece of paper.” The novel describes his international and Canadian outdoor adventures with a new journey in every chapter. I read ‘The Dolphin’s Tooth’ when it was first published and his misadventures made me laugh. It’s the theme of each travel story, his love of wilderness and people and how he started with learning how to light his first camp stove to electrocuting himself accidently with a water heater on a bike trip in Pakistan; I got to witness a bumbler grow into a skilled outdoorsman. Kirkby is not the kind of guy who goes on a trip or two then stretches everything out to make the material last. He packs every single bit of fun in even if there isn’t enough time for it all. Early this spring Kirkby, his wife Christine and their two boys spent 10 days rafting the Green River. Two weeks ago he paddle boarded across the Georgia Strait with friends Dave Quinn and Kalum Ko, even though Kirkby only started stand up paddle boarding this year. “When my friends asked me to go, I felt the 100 km weeklong trip

on an inland lake I had planned one week earlier with another buddy, Duff Gibson, would prepare me for the crossing. We did it for a fundraiser for CPAWS and Mountain Equipment Coop as they raised awareness for their Big Wild Challenge Program. The southern gulf islands were also the first place I ever guided and it was a chance to give back to a conservation cause. There’s a National Park being set up there. Plus we thought it was going to be so darn much fun. I hadn’t been there for twenty years so it was a return of sorts for me.” The Georgia Strait trip was 150 km which they could have done in four days but they gave themselves an extra day for a weather window. They left from Spanish Banks in Vancouver and took five days to arrive at the Victoria Harbour. They spent half a day at Tsawassen waiting for the winds to drop. “One of the main challenges was crossing the Strait of Georgia which at the narrowest point the currents are quite high and the winds tend to funnel. The crossing itself is only 22 km but still it’s a fairly big crossing. It’s a four hour commitment at least and it’s kind of rough through there with the wind and waves. It finally looked like the wind was dying down a little at the end of the day so we went for it. But we had to cross six major freighter lines, four ferry channels, and two ocean container channels so 12 km were congested with boats.” Before the three left, people kept telling them that nobody would be able to see them and that they would get hit. “You can buy these commercial radar reflectors but supposedly the most effective way, I read this study by the US Coast Guard, is by covering your hat in tinfoil. It works better than anything else. Because I was wearing this thing on my head, and had to paddle like heck for 12 km, man, my head was like a baked potato. I was so hot by the time I made it out of freighter land before I could take that hat off. We looked like fools but we survived,” said Kirkby.

Adventures abound for Kirkby and his family last spring during a 10 day trip down the Green River. Bruce Kirkby photo

As for the immediate future, Kirkby will be rafting on the Alsek River in the Yukon with Robert Kennedy Jr. before he travels to Haida Gwaii for a totem raising. He’ll likely bring his paddle board to explore Gwaii Haanas. Later this summer Kirkby and his family, including his 74 year old mother are travelling across northern Saskatchewan starting at the headwaters of the Churchill River. “My kids don’t know anything different. They’re used to it. Yes, my kids prefer hotels but it’s good for them to be outside. Last night my five year old son Bodhi said he liked camping. By the time he was 16 months old, Bodhi had spent four months in a tent, a quarter of his life. I didn’t think he’d ever beat that ratio again in his life unless he became a street person. People think you

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need to bring all these plastic toys because they have them at home so you bring a couple but all they end up playing with is sticks, caterpillars and frogs anyways .” “Bodhi thrives on routine and there’s something extraordinarily routine about expedition trips. We get up early, we eat, we pack up, we leave, we snack, we paddle, and we lunch. That has quite a calming influence on him because life at home is perhaps more hectic and less routine. This trip will be challenging with all the portaging with a two and 74 year old. But the water will be warm on the Canadian Shield. I haven’t been on any part of the Churchill yet.” “I kind of worked backwards with this writing journey. I started with novels, went to magazines and then newspapers. I wrote an article for the Globe and

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acquets were raised and ready as 17 children played in the Rookies Tennis Tournament (RTT)

at James White Park. Fernie's first sanctioned tennis event was designed for kids who have just started getting into the sport. The Rogers Rookie Tour offers non-elimination events for nov-

ice boys and girls ages U8-U16 years. Three age groups, under eights, 10's and 12's participated in the RTT on Friday, July 5. “Tennis in Fernie is just starting to boom. Kids here are

so exposed to sport they pick tennis up very quickly and more importantly, they enjoy it,” said tennis coach Charlotte Willis. This national program is designed to bridge the gap

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between entry-level tennis and the provincial competitive junior circuit. Players were ensured multiple matches and received a player package, which included a Rookie Tour shirt. Participation also provided a complimentary one-year membership with Tennis BC. “It is the highlight of my coaching career to watch the kids I teach enjoy tennis, show great sportsmanship and improve so quickly,” said Willis. “We have more than doubled the junior membership since Fernie Tennis Coaching was established over three years ago. Our growing club has earned enough income to provide the kids with junior nights.” With sponsors like

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ear activity on recreational trails Two hikers were attacked by a grizzly bear on the upper east alpine area on Mount Proctor on July 3 Both men suffered non-life threatening injuries. Black bear reported on the traverse on the way to S-Bomb trail on Mt Fernie. No other wildlife sightings reported, however, we live in bear country. Be prepared and expect to encounter bears and other wildlife anytime. BEAR SAFETY TIPS: The safest bear encounter is one prevented. When hiking or biking, travel in groups of two or more and keep talking (talk out loud to yourself if you are on your own). Bears recognize the human voice and will avoid you in most instances. Be alert, carry bear spray and know how to use it. It is available at most sport shops. If you encounter a bear, do not yell, scream, or run

behind Smittys restaurant and in West Fernie. A reminder to all residents, visitors and campers to keep all garbage indoors, clean bbq’s, keep pet food indoors, secure all other attractants and keep doors and windows shut and locked. For current information on local bear activity and preventing human/wildlife conflict: View our provincial mapping system (www.wildsafebc. com/warp) that provides an overview of local wildlife sightings and human/wildlife conflicts throughout the province Like us on Facebook. “By ‘liking’ us, you’ll automatically get any updates I post about current conflicts or items of interest in the community. As well, if you’d like to share your views on humanwildlife conflict in our area, this’ll be a great place to do that very thing. To find us just log-in to your Facebook page and search for WildSafeBC Elk Valley.

as this may trigger an attack. If the bear sees you, speak in a low voice to let the bear know that you are a human and back away slowly. Mountain bikers, your speed and quietness put you at greater risk for sudden encounters. Slow down and make noise when approaching blind corners and shrub areas where the line of sight is poor. For more information on bear safety view the movie Staying Safe in Bear Country available at the Fernie Library and the Fernie Info Centre on Highway 3 and visit http:// www.wildsafebc.com Bears entering homes in residential areas: A cinnamon colored bear has been reported going onto the deck while a group was having dinner and entering homes on Timberline Crescent and Highline Drive at Fernie Alpine Resort. Bears also reported at Mt Fernie Provincial Park Campsite pushing through a screen door and entering a camper. Bears have been seen

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Please apply by sending your resume to Trevor Argue targue@ďŹ&#x201A;atironcorp.com or fax (1)780-454-8970 Please indicate in your email which ďŹ eld you are applying for. www.ďŹ&#x201A;atironcorp.com

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Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in Canada.

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Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Highway Owner Operators for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev at 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank everyone for applying, however we will only contact candidates that interest us.

Offering Competitive Compensation!

2009 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4

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our

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MEADOW LAKE Business for sale. Self-serve car wash + r/o water vending station + computer repair business. Also 1000 sq.ft. of unused indoor space to develop. Serious enquiries only please phone 306236-3339, 306-240-7778 or email: garrye@sasktel.net

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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.

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201 2nd Avenue, Fernie Sunday Service 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Nursery Available UCW Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group 1st Tues each month 7:00 pm Clergy: Jane Clarke D.L.M. 250-423-6010 www.elkvalleyunited.com YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE WELCOME AT KNOX

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 691 4th Avenue, Fernie Sunday Worship...1:30 pm Pastor Fraser Coltman

cell 250-417-5016 Pastor David Morton cell 250-417-5017 or 1-866-426-7564

SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE (formerly Fernie Baptist Church)

1622 10th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-4112 www.mountainsidechurch.ca Sunday Service, 10:00am. Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

Services: Sunday 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm Everyone Welcome Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell

KRICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board represents a cross-section of industries, and includes entrepreneurs, and representatives from the private and public sectors. We aim for broad demographic and geographic representation. For more information about becoming a Director, contact KRIC at info@kric.ca by July 31, 2013.

Quinsam Coal operates an underground thermal coal mine about 20 km west of Campbell River, BC on desirable Vancouver Island. The Company offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package as well as the opportunity to live and work in a beautiful and scenic setting.

Position: Process Engineer Quinsam Coal Corporation requires a self-motivated, experienced Process Engineer to improve processes and optimize product recovery in the Coal Preparation Plant.

TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME

Sunday Worship & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry ...10:30 am Wed; Fellowship & Bible Study...7 pm Friday Youth Group...7 pm Pastor Dennis Williamson Office 250-423-4114 Res. 250-423-4102

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

Parish Office 250-423-6127 Masses:

Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment Father Bart Van Roijen

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Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services you will be responsible for: â&#x20AC;˘ Maintaining a safe and compliant workplace â&#x20AC;˘ Contributing to plant optimization and cost improvements â&#x20AC;˘ Ensuring budget and production targets are met â&#x20AC;˘ Research and developing alternate shipping and handling options â&#x20AC;˘ Overseeing process and lab tests â&#x20AC;˘ Improving quality assurance and quality control â&#x20AC;˘ Implementing technological improvements and system changes Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelor degree in engineering or science or equivalent with Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Materials or Chemical specialization â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 2 to 5 years of related experience â&#x20AC;˘ Familiar with technology relating to coal processing and coal processing equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Strong technical skills with knowledge of processing techniques â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent planning, leadership and communication abilities â&#x20AC;˘ Experience preparing schedules and budgets â&#x20AC;˘ Proficient with the Microsoft OfficeÂŽ package â&#x20AC;˘ Travel may be required If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume in confidence to: Quinsam Coal Corporation Human Resources Manager PO Box 5000 Campbell River BC V9W 8A3 Email: jobs@quinsam.com

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Help Wanted

Cleaning Services

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Bartering

HIRING LOCAL DRIVERS to transport railway crews. Vehicle & training is provided. Class 4 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license is required, assistance will be provided for those who require upgrade. Flexible schedule for a 24/7 operation. F/T & P/T opportunities WINTER WAGES $19.50/HR Contact Wolf Bigge:

MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers â&#x20AC;˘ OfďŹ ce Highway Logging Truck Drivers â&#x20AC;˘ Log Loader Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operators â&#x20AC;˘ Boom Boat Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Chasers â&#x20AC;˘ Hooktenders â&#x20AC;˘ 2nd Loaders-Buckermen â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has openings in our Chip Division. If you have 2 years experience, clean abstract and looking for a long term career opportunity, we encourage your application. Pension Plan, Extended BeneďŹ ts, Late Model Equipment, Satellite Dispatch and E-logs bring a stable work environment for the Professional Driver. www.sutco.ca fax 250-357-2009 Enquiries: 250-357-2612 Ext: 230

2010 FORD F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT 4X4

2011 ESCAPE XLT V6 4WD

2009 F150 FX4 SUPERCREW 4X4

Employment

wolfgang.bigge@hallconcrewtransport.com

Fax: (403)504-8664 NOW hiring full/part time Housekeeping staff. Please send resume to lisa@northstarmountainvillage.com, or Fax 250-427-7959

Help Wanted

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33,333*

NOW! $

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2006 FORD F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW 4X4

9,747*

17,747*

15,977*

NOW! $

STK# UT0553

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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.

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Home Improvements

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

Misc Services

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2010 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4

Borrow Up To $25,000

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28,247*

www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399

NOW! $

Boarding

2010 FORD FOCUS 4DR SEDAN SE

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12,647*

NOW! $

STK# UC0207

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*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Feed & Hay GOOD horse hay. Mayook area. $4.00/bale- you pick up. $5.00/bale those in shed. First come ďŹ rst serve. Approximately 500 bales. Call if interested 250-417-9696. HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

Pet Services

STK# UT0583

Legal Services

If you have a solid employment history, with a keen desire for a successful career we would like to hear from you. We offer above average compensation and benefits. Please forward cover letter and resume to Columbia Industries Ltd. by email to alessiop@cil.ab.ca or by fax 250-425-7151.

Pets & Livestock

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, renovations, ďŹ nished basements, bathrooms, drywall, framing, hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, tile. No job too big or too small. 30 years experience. Will Travel to Elk Valley. (250)421-8021

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2011 FORD ESCAPE 4DR LIMITED 4WD Call sales at 250-423-9211

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25,977*

NOW! $

Help Wanted

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Freelance Writers The Free Press Fernie

The Free Press newspaper has an opportunity for a freelance writer to cover news, sports and community events in the Elk Valley. If you have an interest in the community, good writing skills, your own camera and the ability to work to strict deadlines, please email an example of your writing and photography to: Angela Treharne Editor The Free Press 342 2nd Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: editor@thefreepress.ca No phone calls please.

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BUTCHER SHOP

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Services

Preference will be given to candidates with a positive outlook and able to work with minimal supervision. Skills in welding, hydraulics or industrial mechanics would be an asset.

STK# UT0556

Food Products

Floor ReďŹ nishing/ Installations

WAS $

These positions require energetic and organized individuals in a repair type environment. Ideal candidates will have journeyman certification or equivalent experience, excellent conventional machining skills, lathe and boring mill experience, ability to work to drawings or samples and a willingness to learn and work in other areas of the operation.

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Contractors

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General Machinists

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Custom blueprints. Visit: wwldesigns.ca We will not be undersold!

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Columbia Industries in Sparwood, BC has 2 positions available for:

23,674*

NOW! $

STK# UT0565

5.7L Hemi

14,995*

t "WFOVF DVTUPNFSTFSWJDF!UIFGSFFQSFTT DB

25,347*

WAS $

Income Opportunity

WAS $

in Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford

24,427*

NOW! $

STK# UT0586

2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUADCAB 4X4

WE HAVE LOTS OF ROUTES AVAILABLE

LoZ kmÂˇs

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*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Misc. for Sale

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.60/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Garage Sales ESTATE/GARAGE SALE Furniture, appliances, household, antiques, misc. 39 Elkview Drive, Fernie Sat. July 13th 9am-4pm Rain or shine! No early birds please.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53 in stock. SPECIAL 44â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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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AT LAST! An iron ďŹ lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Dining table with 6 padded chairs $250, coffee table & 2 end tables (glass top) $75, Blue/grey swivel chair $50 and solid wood chair with padded seat $100. Prices negotiable. Call 250-423-6021. FRIG - 20 cu.ft., Frigidaire by Electrolux, top mount 10 yrs. old, $100. TIRES - 2 Goodyear M+S, 500kms only, 225/40ZR18, $100/pair. Call 250-423-2031. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

Fernie Exchange New & Used & Pawnbrokers 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.

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KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES). STEEL BUILDING - DIY summer sale! Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x22 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. one end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Scenic Downtown Elkford

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

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Water SPARWOOD, B.C. 2VJFU t $PNGPSUBCMF t "GGPSEBCMF 2012 FORD FUSION SE Great fuel milage

19,747*

WAS $

15,997*

NOW! $

STK# UC0188

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Real Estate Business for Sale

2012 FORD EDGE SPORT AWD LoZ kmÂˇs

29,982*

WAS $

26,747*

NOW! $

STK# UT0580

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

Hot Water Included

Walking Distance to Mall

250-865-2722 Live in scenic & peaceful Elkford

ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units

Call sales at 250-423-9211

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Commercial/ Industrial Property GRAVEL PIT / Acreage For Sale in Crawford Bay, BC on Kootenay Lake East Shore. 16 acre licensed gravel pit for sale, with or without equipment (request equipment price). Also have approval for 3 lot subdivision. Older double wide mobile on property. Bordered on two sides by crown land. Abundant wildlife. $249,000 Call Chris @ 250825-4701 or 250-354-9238 chris_choquette@hotmail.com; khoyle@hotmail.com

Farms

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

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

1-250-865-7676 Sparwood, B.C.

PINEWAY COURT Apartment Units

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT V6 4WD

18,448*

NOW! $

r $MPTF UP EPXOUPXO r "GGPSEBCMF

2 Bdrm:$850 (& up)-month

For Sale By Owner FERNIE - 1969 3 bdrm mobile home for sale FMHP. Newly renovated bathroom. Open kitchen/dining room. Large family room. 10x8 mud room. Includes fridge, stove, microwave, washer & dryer. Phone 250-423-3340.

VICTORIA CONDO FOR SALE Bright 3rd floor 1 bedroom 1.5 bath adult complex along the Gorge waterway. Unit offers patio with water view,in-suite laundry,fireplace,updated paint & new flooring,Tennis court, indoor pool,hot tub,sauna and well kept grounds. Low strata fee and city bus out front to UVIC, Camosum or down town. Excellent rental investment or live in. Great value at $204,900. call 250-615-7225 or 250-886-8397 for pictures and more info.

Fully Loaded

33,487*

Looking for quiet, responsible renters for our newly renovated 2-bdrm mobile home, located 5 min from Fernie, has a 12x16 storage shed, $950/mth, n/p, n/s, 2 references required. (250)426-6007. Mobile homes for rent in Sparwood F, S, W & Dryer, 2 to 3 BR. 250-425-4424 , 250-425-4646 SPARWOOD - 2 or 3 bdrm mobiles $650-$750/month includes pad rent. Call Randi 250-425-7711 or Rick 250425-5432.

Motels,Hotels

2011 FORD EDGE SE FWD LoZ kmÂˇs. Great 3rice!!

20,711*

2000 TOYOTA Corolla, 4 cyl pwr windows, cruise, A/C, exc cond, new brakes, $3600. Call 250-423-4021 for test drive.

Wrecker/Used Parts

WAS $

Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finest FISHING BOATS

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

29,977*

NOW! $

2012 ESCAPE 4DR LIMITED 4WD

LoZ kmÂˇs. )Xlly Loaded. MINT

WAS $

33,878*

31,747*

NOW! $

STK# UT0555

2012 FORD FOCUS SE LoZ kmÂˇs. :arraQty!!

15,758*

WAS $

Call sales at 250-423-9211

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

13,848*

BLOWOUT! $

STK# UC0194

STK# UT0567

Call sales at 250-423-9211

Legal Notices

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Auto Financing Call sales at 250-423-9211

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Boat Charters

Request for Proposals Columbia Basin Sport and Physical Activity Stakeholder Engagement and Strategy

2009 FORD F150 REG CAB LONGBOX LoZ kmÂˇs

21,747*

NOW! $

STK# UT0587

DreamTeam Auto Financing â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557 Call sales at 250-423-9211

Modular Homes Apt/Condo for Rent

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Apt/Condo for Rent

Tom Uphill Manor 1301 4th Ave.Fernie B.C Available Quality-Affordable and Accessible Housing Active Living for Independant Seniors and People with Disabilities. Meal Service

viaSport BC and Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) are seeking a qualified consultant/organization to support the development and implementation of a stakeholder engagement process and the development of a sport and physical activity strategy for the Columbia Basin. Visit www.cbt.org/opportunities for more info. %FBEMJOF GPS TVCNJTTJPOT JT OPPO 15 +VMZ www.cbt.orH t

Auto Financing

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GUARANTEED APPROVALS

Bankruptcy No credit Divorce No problem

To Book a tour or for more information call

Julie Langille 250-278-3347

WAS $

19,747*

NOW! $

STK# UT0543

Apartments for Rent Call sales at 250-423-9211

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Storage SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Storage. 250-4233308 or 250-423-4207.

1 & 2 Bedroom Units Furnished & Unfurnished From

695 per month

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

Townhouses

1422 & 1462 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6th Avenue, Fernie Located behind the Best Western

For more information call 2008 FORD SUPERCREW XLT 4X4

19,947*

NOW! $

250-425-9912 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. Quattrin Manor, FERNIE, 2 bdrm apartments available July 1st. No pets, no smoking. Call 250-423-4245.

2013 FORD FLEX SEL AWD

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

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

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

SPARWOOD, B.C. Pine Crest Apartments Under New Management Fully Renovated 1 & 2 bedrooms available Pinecrest36@gmail.com 1-778-518-2253 To view: www.glprental.com

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STK# UT0577

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SPARWOOD - 2 bdrm condo in Carbonado, 2 bdrm condo in Ponderosa. $850/month. Large 2 bdrm apartment uptown, includes 2 appliances. $900/month. New 2 bdrm, 2 bath condos, includes 6 appliances. $1150-$1225/mo. Call Randi 250-425-7711 or Rick 250-425-5432.

STK# UT0582

Call sales at 250-423-9211

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

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

250-423-1358

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An effective way to practice…

training plan is built on your strengths and your weaknesses. Therefore…

• Perform the right stretching exercises before a practice session. • Swing the club a few times without hitting balls (to get some balance to the feel of the club). • Hit the first balls with the short irons, then the mid and long irons, and finish with the woods (always start with whatever is easiest to get a rhythm). • Take 2-3 minute breaks if you are not hitting well (loosen your muscles, relax, and refocus when you resume). • Work on an easy target, improving your precision with

each shot. • Repeat the same movement by hitting at least 15 to 20 balls with the same club; after reaching a good success rate, choose a new target. • You can alternate clubs once you are satisfied with your shots. • Maintain a constant but not too rapid flow between each ball. ‘Speed hitters’ should place their basket a few feet away in order to slow down their rhythm (pace). • Release your grip between each shot, your hands will relax and reduce the risk of fatigue and tension in your fingers and forearms. • Adopt a positioning routine for each swing, in a practice session or a game situation.

• Choose where you practice. Retreat to a quiet area if you are working on a technique that requires more concentration. On the other hand, if you are trying to master a movement that you already know, choose a platform located among others because, as you know, a real game is not played in total silence. • It is actually on the practice range that you must think, reflect, observe, and determine the technique or techniques that need improvement. • The more consistent the training, the more automatic the adjustments. Only repetitive practice will get you to that level of comfort

All goes well... on the driving range

he driving range is where beginners

ten or twenty yards. Do the same exercise with your other irons. Also

Good results on the driving range do not learn the game, where average players perfect their strokes and where professionals correct their weaknesses. It is also where golfers should spend more time. Hitting balls is certainly less enjoyable than a round of golf on your favourite course in the company of friends. However, those baskets of practice balls are sure to be beneficial when playing your next round of golf. At the beginning of the season, be sure to practice first with your short irons. Choose a target and try and hit some balls within a radius of

plan a few sessions with your woods. Because a driving range is wide and obstacle free, players do not have to worry about hitting their balls into the lake to the right, into the woods to the left or the sand trap in front of them. It is important, therefore, to decide on a target. Players should also take the time to relax and to concentrate on each stroke. Hitting a basket of balls is not a race against time!

necessarily mean that you’ll knock off ten strokes from your score card during your next round of golf. If your practice session helped to improve just one aspect of your game, it’s very positive. Good golfers will tell you that you can never spend too much time on a driving range. It’s not surprising, therefore, that professionals return there time and again, even after playing five strokes under par.

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Next Junior Camp Starts July 23rd. Call to register!

Area Golf Tournaments Summer 2013 Fernie GolF & Country Club July 13th & 14th Fernie G&CC Club Championship July 18th Tony Servello Senior Open July 23rd Ladies Golf For The Cure July 26th Couples Alternate Shot #2 Aug 10th He/She Tournament Aug 20th Fernie Ladies Amateur Open Sept 21st Emily Brydon Foundation Event Sept 17th Ladies Closing oct 6th Men’s Closing

SpArwood GolF Club

oct 13th “Ironman Open”

Sept 14th Tombstone

oct 14th Turkey Scramble

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, July 11, 2013

BEARSPAW CONTRACTING “COMMUNITY FIRST” SOCIETY

Community First

1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting the Construction of a Medical Evacuation Helipad in Elkford, BC

July 25 & 26 , 2013 th

Mountain Meadows Golf Club Highway 43, Elkford, BC

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Schedule of Events

Thursday July 25, 2013 @ Elkford Community Conference Centre 5:00 to 6:30pm Registration, Celebrity Meet & Greet, Wine & Cheese for Corporate Sponsors & Silent Auction Begins 6:30pm Doors Open to General Public: $30 or 2 for $50.00 (Come meet all the celebrities) 7:00 to 8:30pm Live Entertainment by Beverly Mahood, Kenny Munshaw and Dallas Smith & Live Auction 9:00pm Silent Auction Closed for the Evening Bryan Trottier ~ 4 time Stanley cup winner NYI, 2 time Friday July 26, 2013 @ Mountain Meadows Golf Club Stanley Cup Pittsburgh Penguins 6:30 to 7:30am Continental Breakfast Available Marty McSorley ~ 2 Time Stanley Cup Champion, 8:15am Golfers to Assigned Hole Edmonton Oilers 8:30am Shotgun Start Rob Brown ~ Pittsburgh Penguins 4:30pm Cash Bar Opens Dallas Smith ~ Canadian rock and country singer @ Elkford Community Conference Centre Beverley Mahood ~ Country music singer and songwriter & co-host of CMT 5:30pm Dinner, Awards, Raffle, Silent Auction Kenny Munshaw - Canadian Country Music Artist 9:30pm Silent Auction Closed

Please join us in making this dream come true for the community of Elkford.

Registration forms are available at the Bearspaw Contracting Inc. office, online at www.bearspawcontracting.com, by emailing m.lee@bearspawcontracting.com or by calling 250-865-2327.

Sponsors to date:

Gold

Oceanside Developments

Bronze Chauncey Ridge Food Mart Ltd.

Teri Cleverly Est. 1898

Platinum

Silver

Honourable Mention