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Festival goers rocked at Wapiti
Fun for kids - Page 27 FERNIE IN BLOOM
Winners announced - Page 2 ELKFORD
Superintendent’s long service award - Page 5
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Flower power was in the beverage garden as 1,500 people enjoyed a weekend at the Wapiti Music Festival in the Annex Park. Go to page 14 and 15 for the story and more photos or visit www.thefreepress.ca. Photo by Tamara Hynd
Fishing the Elk River Page 17
Big ideas for Fernie’s leisure services
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Chris Moulton signs with Chiefs - Page 21
n architect made a presentation to Fernie council this week, recommending creating a full service community centre at the Aquatic Centre site. Eric Lees from Lees and Associates Landscape Architects in Vancouver presented their ideas for the Leisure Services Master Plan
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at the Committee of The Whole meeting Monday morning in council chambers. The company had conducted a survey to find out which facilities people wanted and used the most. 31 per cent said the pool is their most valued amenity, the highest of all the city’s recreational amenities. Lees said the Aquatic Centre is a great leisure centre and recommended expanding hours to
increase revenue. However, he talked about Fernie’s Memorial Arena being old and failing to meet the needs to user groups. Although the facility is fully booked during winter when there is ice, it is barely used the rest of the year. He also said the Centennial Community Centre and the Max Turyk school are not being used and have high operating costs.
Lees suggested developing a multi purpose community centre at the Aquatic Centre site within the next seven years. “This site is easily accessible, has a central location and ample parking,” he said. “Combining all the facilities at one site is also more efficient to operate, saving revenue and reducing the City’s carbon footprint.”
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Fernie In Bloom winners announced
The lush flower boxes and containers surrounding the patio at The Bridge Bistro won the best business with a small garden.
Margaret and Ralph Stadnichuk are winners of the Fernie In Bloom best residential fruit and vegetable garden category. Their gardening challenge is growing corn, which may succeed due to the hot and dry weather this summer. All photos by T. Hynd By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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t’s been a successful growing season as Fernie in Bloom has blossomed into its second year as part of the Fernie festival and event program. Fernie in Bloom is a Chamber of Commerce initiative that awards Bloom Ratings for achievement in floral displays, fruit and vegetable plots, environmental awareness and tidiness. “There were 18 entrants with very attractive and imaginative planting with great environmental awareness and sustainability in fruit and vegetable plots,” said Sarah Parry, Fernie Chamber of Commerce (FCC). Ralph and Margaret Stadnichuk won the Best Residential GardenFruits and Veggies category. “She points, I plant,” joked Ralph. Ralph begins his growing season
in March with a grow light to start seedlings. “You can’t start too soon as the plants get leggy searching for light.” “Gardening continues through into the kitchen and into the deepfreeze,” said Margaret. “It’s a lot of work but we enjoy it in the winter.” She dries basil and kale, which she uses in soups she makes once a week in the winter. “It’s good in pasta and they call it nature’s broom,” said Ralph. Weather is the one constant gardening challenge. If there is one thing that grows the best in Fernie, it’s zucchini. “Corn is difficult to grow here because it requires so much sun but I think we might get some as it’s been so hot and dry this year,” said Ralph. The Stadnichuks use compost to amend their soil and use grass clippings
Polar Peak Books won the small storefront - no garden category. Benefits of beautification programs include an increase in civic pride, community involvement and an increased impact on the retail industry.
around their squash patch to keep the grass from taking over. Their garden is intermixed with flowers and there is a constant hum of bees heavy with pollen hovering from flower to vegetable blossoms doing their critical work as pollinators. “We always have lots for ourselves and to share,” said Margaret. The FCC, working with the City of Fernie Beautification Committee and sponsored by The Free Press is committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community participation and the challenge of a competition. Fernie has the added benefit of being an area of
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outstanding natural beauty. Mixed with attractive planting displays, it’s a win-win. Contact the Chamber of Commerce if you would like to be involved or if you have ideas for next year. Small Storefront-No Garden: Polar Peek Books Large Storefront-No Garden: Fernie Alpine Resort Best Business with a Small Garden: The Bridge Bistro Best Fernie and Area Hotel: Lizard Creek Lodge Best Fernie and Area Condo/
B&B/or Guest House: Fernie Lodging Company Best Residential GardenFlowers: Mary Ellen Kendall Best Residential Garden- Fruits & Veggies: Ralph & Margaret Stadnichuk Other participants: Aldo Scarpelli Jake Walker The Red Tree Lodge Freshies Fernie Golf & Country Club Carosella
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The Free Press celebrates turning 115 years old By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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t’s not every day there’s a 115th birthday. Staff at The Free Press celebrated with the public on Sunday during the downtown Summer Socials. There were some serious games of giant checkers. Budding artists coloured their own front page of a newspaper. P.T. the Clown painted faces with elaborate designs adding jewels as finishing touches. Proceeds from donations for the barbecue hotdogs went to Friends for Friends.
Pickles and P.T. the Clown painted faces with elaborate designs. Photo by T. Hynd
A jeweled butterfly, a crowned princess and a checker master joined our birthday celebration.
The games got serious on the giant checker board.
Photo by T. Hynd
Photos by A. Treharne
Disc golf course proposed in Elkford By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff
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District of Sparwood accounting clerk has proposed a new disc golf course to be built in Elkford next spring. Kevin King presented council
on July 22 with a proposal to design and install an 18-hole disc golf course on District land on the west side of Alpine Way between Dorita Crescent and David Crescent. King told council the project would cost about $20,000 and he hoped to get funding from
the Columbia Basin Trust, credit union, and local businesses. “It’s a great way for businesses to get their logo out there for all to see,” he told The Free Press.“ King moved to Elkford a few months ago to work as an accounting clerk at the District. He said he moved from Lethbridge
where he was on the Board of Directors of the local disc golf course there, then discovered there was not a course in Elkford. “I have played the course in Fernie and it’s super fun, and Sparwood just got a course this year, so Elkford needs to get one too!” he said.
“It costs about the same to build as a set of tennis courts. And once it’s built it will be free for all to play!” Council supported the proposal in principle and directed staff to work with Mr. King on his proposal.
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United Steel Workers to host Labour Day barbecue By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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he United Steel Workers local 9346 are hosting a Labour Day event at
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ABOUT BC’s LiqUOr LAw review... with MLA Bill Bennett 1. BC’s liquor laws haven’t been reviewed since 1999 and at that time, the public wasn’t consulted. Government announced BC’s antiquated liquor laws will be modernized in consultation with industry, local governments, health and public-safety advocates as well as the broader public.
of this country, its infrastructure, was built on the backs of men and women of labour,” said Steve Kallies USW local 9346 Occupational Health and Safety Chair. “It has been my experience for the past several decades that scores of men and women who selflessly spend a lifetime bettering our community’s quality of living are scarcely acknowledged.”
“This Labour day event is to remind people that the labour movement is how Canada came to exist. It is why we are the envy of the world. Unfortunately, we have been made to believe that unions are to blame for recent economic downfall. The Canadian middle class, which are the vast majority of citizens in this country, enjoy higher wages, benefits, holidays, retire-
ment packages, and even days off as a direct result of the labour movement. For far too long have we forgotten our roots. Everything at our event is free to the public; please come celebrate what we, the working class, have achieved.” Sarah Thompson, USW secretary added, “It’s to celebrate labour at a family friendly event. We’re inviting other unions to join us, to fly their flags,
hand out pens or help us cook.” From noon until 3 p.m, they will be giving away hamburgers, hotdogs and beverages as well as providing entertainment such as music, bounce houses, face painting and a fire truck will make an appearance. To join this event, contact the USW union hall at 250-425-0131.
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2. The review will look for common sense ways to bring change that will balance the needs of the business community and the health and safety of British Columbians. Starting in September, a Liquor Policy Review website will be launched where the public can share their ideas with government. 3. Over the past 2 years, we’ve made practical reforms to BC’s liquor laws including licensing liquor in theatres, BYOB – corkage, personal importation of liquor in BC, licensing of caterers, reducing barriers to inter-provincial wine orders, and allowing auctioned wine at charity fundraisers. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca
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Krisandra Reid and Stephen Morgan, ElectroRecycle Ambassadors, were at the Fernie Mountain Market to answer questions about recycling electronics on Sunday, August 11. Submitted photo By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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he ElectroRecycle Ambassadors were in Fernie from August 10 to 12 to encourage more people to recycle their small household appliances and power tools. ElectroRecycle Ambassadors, Krisandra Reid and Stephen Morgan were at Sunday’s Mountain Market to answer your electronic recycling questions. ElectroRecycle provides an environmentally friendly alternative for a variety of electrical products such as toasters, blenders, irons, sewing machines and electric toothbrushes that would otherwise end up in landfills. The Fernie Bottle Depot at 1291 Ridgemont Avenue is one of 135 drop-off locations in B.C. providing accessible and convenient recycling. Reid and Morgan met with local government to collaborate and brainstorm new and innovative ways of inspiring residents to recycle products on Monday, August 12. Their intent was to gain insights into the city’s current recycling behaviours and outlooks, and learn how ElectroRecycle can better serve Fernie
in order to reach its waste reduction goals.To date, Fernie residents have collected more than 5,123 kgs of electrical products. “The recycling message clearly resonates with British Columbians, which was evident from the positive response and province-wide support our Ambassador program received last year,” said Darrell Clarke, president, Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association, the organization that manages ElectroRecycle. “We are thrilled to roll out the program again this year on an expanded scale. We have increased the number of Ambassadors this summer with the goal to connect with more communities to ultimately increase the number of small appliances and power tools being recycled in this province.” ElectroRecycle was launched in October 2011 to meet a recycling mandate from the provincial Ministry of Environment. It is the first recycling program of its kind in Canada, and the only government-approved recycling program in B.C. for electrical appliances. To find out more about ElectroRecycle and where to recycle your small appliances and power tools, visit electrorecycle.ca.
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Elkford superintendent awarded for 35 years service labourer on the garbage trucks on October 3, 1978 and worked his way up over the years. Finally in 2009 he was promoted to Superintendent, Public Works. Mayor Dean McKerracher presented him with a gold pin at a council meeting on July 22. He will receive his award, from the local Government Management Association at this year’s Christmas party. M c D o n a l d said Elkford has changed a lot in the time he has worked there. “It’s been good,” he said. “A lot has changed with new equipment and such, and of course Dean McKerracher (left) presenting Duncan McDonald with his gold pin at the July 22 council meeting. Elkford is twice as Submitted photo big as it was.” By Angela Treharne District of Elkford his 35 years service. “Duncan and Free Press Staff employee has received a Duncan McDonald started I have known each other for long service award for his career at the District as a years,” said McKerracher. “He’d
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been a lead hand for many years and then in 2009 we lost our superintendent and I didn’t see any reason to look outside to replace him. I knew Duncan would do a great job and he has been very efficient. I feel promoting him was one of the District's smartest moves it has made in 42 years. “He is and always has been a dedicated and caring employee to Elkford and its citizens and his knowledge of town infrastructure is irreplaceable. “It has been an honour and a privilege to be a friend and colleague.” McDonald’s wife contracts out a janitorial service to SMS Equipment, and McKerracher hopes she will convince her husband to keep working a few more years. “I hope Duncan stays a couple more years,” he said. “He told me he’d stay in the job as long as I’m Mayor so I guess it depends on if I do another term or not! We have a really great working relationship.” McKerracher need not worry though. McDonald said he still has a few more years to work. “I’m too young to retire!” he said.
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BOULEVARDS AND GREEN SPACE
The boulevard is located in between the curb and your property line. Residential property owners can determine, at least approximately, where their property ends and the municipal boulevard begins, by the location of their water valve (curb stop) which will usually be a foot or so outside the property line. The boulevard is owned by the District of Elkford and is used for underground and overhead utilities, sidewalks and winter snow removal. Green space has also been incorporated into the municipal design and often contain utilities such as water and sewer lines. The boulevards and green spaces in Elkford provide many benefits that contribute to the community such as: • • • • • • • •
Recreational and aesthetic value Increased economic value of property Safe places to play and safe access to community facilities Places for neighbours to connect Increased community and civic pride Civil equality Increased visibility for local traffic Snow storage for winter street maintenance
The District of Elkford is addressing the use of the boulevard and community green space for the parking and the storage of personal property. As part of this initiative we ask that if you have any items stored or parked on these areas to please remove them. Further information on this and details related to residential parking can be found on our website at www.elkford.ca. Brochures can be obtained from the District office or please call 250.865.4000 to speak with a District representative.
NEW BYLAWS ADOPTED
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
The following bylaws were adopted at the July 22, 2013 District of Elkford Council meeting: Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013. The intent of this bylaw is to regulate the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within the District of Elkford. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 743, 2013. This bylaw establishes new rates for land use fees and for fire training fees. Land Use Procedures Bylaw No. 744, 2013. This bylaw defines procedures under which an owner of land may apply for a bylaw amendment or permit. Sign Bylaw No. 745, 2013. This bylaw defines procedures for erecting new signs and replacing existing signs.
Residential solid waste is collected every Thursday from the curb. All waste must be placed in the District supplied, residential container and placed at the curb by 7:00 AM. Only solid waste placed in District approved and supplied containers will be collected. All waste must be bagged before being deposited into the carts. Reasons why your residential garbage may not have been collected: •
Street Naming Bylaw No. 746, 2013. This bylaw provides for the naming of the streets within the Wilderness Heights Mobile Home Park (previously known as 300 Bluebell). All bylaws can be viewed in their entirety on our website at www.elkford.ca.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings •August 26 Regular Council @ 6 pm •September 9 Regular Council @ 6 pm These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.
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Your cart was not by the curb by 7:00 AM. Place your cart at the curb for collection with the arrow on the lid pointing towards the street. After collection, remove your cart from the curb and place it in a suitable storage area. District crews will not pick up loose refuse or bags, which are not inside the cart. Your cart was placed at the curb backwards. Your cart was overfilled. The lid must be completely closed. Your cart was too close to a telephone pole, vehicle, etc. or under an overhead power line. There must be a minimum of 5’ of clearance all the way around the cart.
Please remember to bag all garbage before placing in the cart as this will prevent garbage from becoming airborne.
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Fernie has great leisure facilities, from the ice rink to the trails to the parks to the awesome Aquatic Centre. But it was really interesting to get the perspective of an outsider at the council meeting on Monday. The architect from Vancouver that came to discuss Fernie’s leisure services had done a very thorough analysis of all the City’s facilities and came to the conclusion that we would be better served by one big community centre complex at the site of the Aquatic Centre, rather than by several different centres dotted along the highway and downtown. While this is a great idea in theory – there is plenty of space and parking at that site, plus it is in a great central location, it does mean that there will be more people congregating downtown. While this is fine for most events, when there is a Ghostriders game, there may be a few more problems. Alcohol is served at the games, and, if the ice rink is relocated to the Aquatic Centre, this means a fairly rowdy bunch of people will be heading out and crossing the train tracks late in the evenings. It would certainly be good for businesses downtown to have a group of cheery Ghostriders fans descend on the downtown after a game, but the local residents might not be so impressed, and the watering holes along the highway would definitely lose out from not having the post game crowd. It definitely makes more sense to centralize leisure facilities in one location, especially because the older centres are in need of upgrades anyway. Now would be a good time to work towards this goal. It would certainly be interesting to get a real estate appraisal done on the current community centre to see how much it could be sold for, and also an indication of how much it would cost to develop this multi purpose community centre, and see what the difference is. But would you be sad to see the end of the community centre? Have you been going there for years to watch games or go skating? Would you be happy to go to the other side of town to watch the games? Do you think that Max Turyk is a better location? Let us know what you think!
Canadian Tire pay it forward Yesterday while travelling through the beautiful town of Fernie, which we always enjoy, a tire on my boat trailer literally blew up. I panicked and located the closest tire shop, which was Canadian Tire. I went in, not sure what might be able to be done on a Sunday afternoon right before closing time at 5 p.m. The fellow at the service desk directed me to the owner, Angus, who was hanging out behind the customer service counter with his staff. I told him what had happened and he immediately went into action. He came outside with me to look at the tire and checked if he had one in stock. Turns out he had one tire left of that size for a trailer. He
insisted that he would change it along with one of his employees, even though Angus had his arm in a cast! When I was paying for the tire at the till, I was talking to the employee and telling her what a great experience this was. She said they all
love Angus and he is an exceptional boss and owner. What a fantastic experience for our family and I just wanted to send a “shout out” to Canadian Tire, Fernie and to Angus. Absolutely wonderful experience and when
I offered to pay him extra for the install, he said, “no way - just pay it forward.” I did tip the employee who helped with the install, but was so taken aback by this experience and did pay it forward at another Fernie coffee shop yesterday
afternoon. Thanks to your town and especially to Angus and his team at Canadian Tire!
Marc and Maria St Pierre Red Deer, Alberta
POLL OF THE WEEK Are you going to Wapiti over the long weekend?
Yes 16% No 84% This week’s poll question: Do you think a centralized multi-purpose community centre in Fernie is a good plan?
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Refugees to arrive in Fernie this month By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff
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family in Fernie will be opening up their home to refugees from Africa this summer. A brother and sister from Eritrea, a small country in North East Africa, will be arriving at the end of the month, thanks to the hard work of Brittany Loberg, who organized the sponsor. Loberg had heard about the work of the East Kootenay Friends of Burma group that sponsors refugees from African and Asia. She decided she wanted to try to help people fleeing persecution from their home countries too. “I had stumbled across the East Kootenay Friends of Burma website and thought it was a really neat opportun-
ity to help out a refugee,” she said. “Refugees are the most vulnerable people in society. They have been forced to leave their countries and most end up living their lives in refugee camps. “So I started Fernie Friends of Refugees and so far people have been really supportive of it.” Loberg said that she needed people to volunteer to help the pair integrate into Canadian society, by taking them grocery shopping or out hiking. “The guy who is in his 30s speaks good English,” she said. “The girl’s English is limited so she will be working on that.” The group will take financial responsibility of them for a year, then they will be looking for employment in the
community. “We are just trying to get people on board with the idea,” she said. “It will be a steep learning curve for us but we are getting the ball rolling and hopefully these two will just be the first.” Loberg has also applied to sponsor a single mother from Liberia and her nine children to come to Fernie in a couple of years. The group is planning to start fundraising to pay for their rental accommodation soon. Anyone interested in volunteering to help Loberg should call her at 250-421-0649.
Do the right thing with used oil and tires – recycle! price at the time of purchase. “Tires are a danger to health. Mosquitos can breed in old tires and that is a West Nile virus risk,” said Hoyt. “Plus recycling them is really good. There are lots of uses for recycled tires, such as artificial turf.” Hoyt and another ambassador, Carmen Ang, made the stops in Fernie to see how well the programs have been running at the three locations, plus generate public awareness to keep these otherwise recyclable materials away from our landfills and out of our drinking water. Hoyt said it would be great if people could try to drop off the oil and tires during business hours, to avoid spills. The British Columbia Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA) in partnership with Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) runs the summer program.
Nadine Hoyt (left) and Carmen Ang, BCUOMA Summer Ambassadors, in Cranbrook Tuesday afternoon, on their way to Fernie. Submitted photo By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff
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ummer ambassadors were in Fernie this week promoting the recycling of used oil, used antifreeze and old tires. As part of their eighth annual province wide tour, the summer ambassadors made stops at
Canadian Tire, Day Auto, and Woz Mechanical in Hosmer on Tuesday and Wednesday. All three locations accept used oil for recycling, and Canadian Tire accepts used tires. Tires can also be dropped at Fernie Chrysler. “One drop of oil can contaminate a million drops of water,” said ambassador Nadine
Hoyt. “So it’s really important to make sure oil is disposed of properly.” All used oil will be accepted for recycling as long as it has not been contaminated. Tires must be off the rims. There is no charge for dropping them off as the fee is included in the
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National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition Eleventh Biennial September 6th & 7th, 2013 The City of Fernie will host 18 championship teams from across Western Canada and the Northwestern United States as they compete in either surface or underground mine rescue tasks showcasing their skill and dedication in emergency response and mine rescue. Friday, September 6th Underground Mine Rescue Competition at the Fernie Memorial Arena Saturday, September 7th Surface Mine Rescue Competition at the Max Turyk School Site 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. both days We need people to donate their time and energy in a variety of areas including; patients, runners, guides and judges. Volunteers will receive lunch and an invitation to the banquet (held Saturday evening). To volunteer or if you need more information please contact: Phil Pascuzzi, Ministry of Mines, 250-423-0944 or Email: phil.pascuzzi@gov.bc.ca or Val Luznar-Purdy, Competition Coordinator, 250-423-4666 or Email: customerservice@thefreepress.ca Your help is needed and would be greatly appreciated.
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• 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. 1st) • 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. 1st) • 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. 1st) • 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
Thursdays
• Morning - Little Sprouts; Kids in the EcoGarden (July & Aug.) • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 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. 1st) • 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. 1st) • 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. 1st) • 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
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Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: Applicant: Location:
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 August 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 26, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC, or online at www.fernie.ca.
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.-4 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226
Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466
Fernie Memorial Arena
Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw 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 Bylaw. For more information on this application, 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, August 26, 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.
991-6th Avenue (Highway 3) Phone: 250-423-2254
For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911
FERNIE AQUATIC CENTRE Schedule in effect: July 2nd to September 1st Waterslide Hours Monday to Friday Saturday & Sunday
The Corporation of the City of Fernie 1121- 2nd Avenue
Bylaw No. 2225, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 152, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lot 3, Block 36, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A from C2 - Neighbourhood Commercial to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot and Lot 4 Block 36, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A from R1 – Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot.
Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Summer Swim Schedule Monday 9am to to Friday 8pm Saturday 12pm to & Sunday 6pm
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This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES The City of Fernie has a range of full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, and casual positions. Current job opportunities include: Casual Labourer
Lifeguard / Instructor I
Ticket Taker / Skate Monitor
Aquatic Slide Attendant
The City is seeking an individual to provide additional coverage within the Leisure Services department. This successful applicant will be expected to work shift work including weekends.
The City is now accepting applications for a part-time Lifeguard / Instructor I at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.
The City is now accepting applications for a Skate Monitor/ Ticket Taker at the Arena. The Regular Arena Season starts in September and extends to March, dependent upon program attendance
Fernie Leisure Services is now accepting applications for the position(s) of Permanent Parttime Aquatic Attendant at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.
The wage for this position is $28.93 per hour. The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.
Applicant must be 17 years of age or older. The wage for this position is $20.89 per hour. The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.
The wage for this position is $12.24 per hour. The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 23, 2013.
The wage for this position is $12.24 per hour. The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.
For more information on responsibilities and qualifications for these job postings, please visit the City website at www.fernie.ca
MR. CROCODILE our giant inflatable toy has ARRIVED! And will be joining us for a swim in the pool! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 3 -6 pm and Saturday @ 12 - 4pm. ADULT SWIM LESSONS - Geared toward all levels of adult swimmers these sessions will provide you progression in both technique and endurance. Wednesday evenings from 6-6:45pm (August 7 - 28, 2013). BRONZE STAR CAMP - The first step to becoming a lifeguard! August 19 -23, 2013 from 9am - 11am. AQUA ADVENTURE CAMPS - These full day adventure & swim camps include a Red Cross Swim lesson, outdoor activities, crafts, games, and supervised pool play time. 9am to 4:30pm. Ages 7 to 12 - $201.99 per week + GST. Register now to book your week(s). • Session 6 – August 12th to August 16th • Session 7 – August 19th to 23rd • Session 8 – August 26th to 31st
Bears in and around our Community The City of Fernie reminds residents to store their garbage in a secure garage or shed or inside your house until collection day. Excess garbage may be taken to the Transfer Station located on Hwy 3 at Brenner Rd across from Home Hardware, Mon-Fri (9 am - 5 pm) and Sat-Sun (10 am - 4 pm). Waste & Regulation Bylaw No. 1845 It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that there are no unnatural food sources available to attract bears into residential areas. The Waste & Regulation Bylaw No. 1845 specifies that: It is unlawful to accumulate, place or store wildlife attractants (garbage, food
products, food waste and other accessible, edible products or waste that attracts wildlife) under your carport, on your deck, in your backyard or in such a manner as to promote an increase in bear activity, thereby creating a risk to the safety of the public in the neighborhood or vicinity. By complying with this bylaw and keeping your property free of attractants (garbage and bird feeders), bears will move on resulting in a safer community and avoiding the unnecessary destruction of bears. Your help and compliance is appreciated. Keep our community safe. Manage your garbage, fruit trees and other bear attractants responsibly.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION (Lease)
Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to dispose of an interest in land, being the entering into of a lease for a portion of the Max Turyk Community Centre (Lot 1 District Lot 4588 Kootenay District Plan 10777), specifically Staff Room and Medical Room comprising of 500 square feet, with the East Kootenay Behavior Intervention Program, for a term of 1 year, with two year option to renew commencing on September 1st, 2013. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is the initial sum of $6,000 per year. This is the first of two notices, dated the 15th of August , 2013. Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services
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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)
Monday, August 19, 2013 Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Monday, September 16, 2013
Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm
Please note that the Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2013 has been cancelled.
Animal Control Bylaw Reminder
Dogs Barking It is perfectly normal for dogs to bark from time to time. Barking is a form of communication for your dog. However, continual barking for long periods of time is a sign that your dog has a problem that needs addressing. The Bylaw Department is reminding residents that under Section 5(d) of the Animal Control Bylaw no person shall permit any dog of which they are the owner to become a public nuisance. Please remember that continuous dog barking creates unnecessary disturbances to neighbourhood residents. • • • • • •
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, Auguts 19th, 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”.
Recommendations • Walk your dog daily – it is good mental and physical exercise. • Teach your dog some new commands and/or tricks and practice them every day. • Take an obedience or agility class with your dog. • Provide interesting toys to keep your dog busy when you’re not at home. • If your dog is barking to get your attention, spend more time with him. • Dogs are family members, bring him inside with you. • Let your neighbours know that you’re actively working on the barking problem. • When you have to leave your dog for extended periods of time have a friend or neighbor walk and/ or play with him.
Applicant: East Kootenay Community Credit Union Property affected: A portion of the property described as “Lot 1 DL 4589 KD Plan 12071”, civically known as 120 Spruce Avenue and 124 Aspen Drive, and as shown s shown outlined in dashed line on the map on the reverse of this page. In general terms, Bylaw 1128 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1128, 2013” will rezone a portion of the property from C-2 (Highway Commercial) to C-1 (C.B.D. Commercial), add Museums and Archives as a permitted use in C-1 zones and delete the regulation on the number of buildings per lot in the C-1 Zone. All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission on the matters contained within Bylaws 1128 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 August 19, 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 Bylaws and related staff reports and background information may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., from July 17, 2013 – August 19, 2013 during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday, with the exception of those days that the office is closed for the BC Day, August 5, 2013. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 136 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271. Dated July 17, 2013 Nelson Wight Manager of Planning Area proposed to be rezoned from C-2 (Highway Commercial) to C-1 (C.B.D. Commercial
Take part today in Canada’s free recycling program for mobile devices and accessories Why recycle? Keeping your cell phone out of our local landfill helps the environment and supports some great causes. A small effort on your part makes a big difference, and does something positive for our ecosystem. A few FAQ’s : What kinds of phones are accepted? All mobile devices which connect to a cellular or paging network, including cell phones, smartphones, wireless PDAs, external aircards and pagers. In addition, headsets, chargers and other accessories are accepted. What kinds of products are NOT accepted? We do not accept cordless phones, non-wireless PDAs, laptop computers or answering machines. What brands and models are accepted, and does it have to work? Any mobile device – regardless of brand, model, age – can be donated at any collection site or through our mail-back options. Both working and non-working mobile devices are accepted. Look for a Recycle my cell drop off box at two Sparwood locations: Sparwood Recreation Centre 367 Pine Avenue Main District Office 136 Spruce Avenue More information can be found at www.recyclemycell.ca Please clear phone of all personal information before dropping off
Why Dogs Bark Your dog is left alone for long periods. His environment is barren, without playmates or toys. He’s a puppy and doesn’t have other outlets for his energy. He’s a particularly active dog. Provoked, deliberately or unintentionally by people or roaming dogs or animals. Under exercised or not exercised at all.
Sprinkling Regulations
To promote water conservation in Sparwood, the District has implemented sprinkling regulations that shall be in effect from June 1 through September 30 each year. Even numbered addresses are allowed to water on even calendar days and odd numbered addresses are allowed to water on odd calendar days. Exceptions to the water sprinkling restrictions include nurseries, golf courses, farms, turf and tree farms, municipal parks, playing fields, and other municipal properties. There will be special permission for those residents who have installed a new lawn (either seed or sod) for a period of 21 days after installation of the lawn.
JOB POSTING
POSITION: CASUAL TRANSFER STATION ATTENDANT DATE OF POSTING: July 26, 2013
Written or typed applications for this position must be filed with the undersigned no later than Friday, August 16th, 2013 at 3:00 pm. NATURE OF POSITION: This is a Casual Position that is on an on-call basis to cover absences due to sick leave, vacation, special leave or any approved leave or to fill temporary vacancies or augment regular full-time or regular part-time staff during peak periods. This employee may perform duties such as weighing of all vehicles entering the landfill, collecting tipping fees, generating cash receipts, directing public to correct locations, keep the areas free of debris, loading trucks with bobcat or similar type machine for removal of refuse from the site. This employee will perform general cleanup grounds and buildings, cleanup of fenced areas around the perimeter of the landfill site as well as testing and repairing of fencing. During the winter months this person will also be required, to remove snow from the site as well as perform all other related duties as assigned. Receives general direction and varied levels of supervision from the Director of Operations at Public Works and/or as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • •
Valid Drivers License. Physically capable of lifting heavy weights etc. Grade 12 Education or equivalent. Computer Proficiency. Capable of following oral and written directions. Ability to operate a Skid Steer machine or similar type of equipment. Able to perform duties as set out in the Skills assessment for this position. Wages, benefits and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698. APPLY TO: Mel Bohmer Director of Operations District of Sparwood Box 1929, 477 Pine Avenue Sparwood, B.C. V0B 2G0 (250) 425-7760
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Environment Canada Sport B.C. honours gauges the Elk River depth sport heroes By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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f you think the Elk River level is still higher than normal, you’re right. Luke Fennell from Environment Canada measured the Elk River at an estimated depth of
1.7 meters on Friday, August 9 from the West Fernie Bridge. Using an instrument that looks like an industrial fishing rod with its steel cable, the turbine wheel measures the discharge volume in cubed meters per second and is held in place by a large weight that’s
in the shape of a small torpedo to steady the direction. Fennell tests the river discharge seven to eight times per year. To see historical data of the Elk River water levels station #08NK002 go to www. wateroffice.ca
Luke Fennell from Environment Canada measured the Elk River depths on Friday, August 9 below the West Fernie Bridge. All photos by T. Hynd
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port BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Teck, to the City of Fernie on November 6. The awards will honour long-standing community volunteers who have made significant contributions to sport. Nominations are now being accepted through sportbc. com until Friday, October 11. “Community sport within British Columbia would not be possible without the dedication of volunteers,” said Sport BC’s President and CEO, Rob Newman. “These awards are a unique and meaningful opportunity to acknowledge individuals who continue to dedicate their time and efforts to sport in our communities.” To be eligible, nominees for the Community Sport Hero Awards must meet the following criteria: • Be an individual from the
local community who makes a voluntary contribution to sport through coaching, officiating, boards, administration, special events, etc; • Be an individual (not an organization or foundation); and • Has been, or continues to be, a dedicated sport volunteer for a minimum of eight years. This ceremony marks the seventh stop of 2013 for the traveling awards show, presented this year by Teck. The Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck honours outstanding sport volunteers in communities across British Columbia. The awards recognize coaches, officials, mentors and administrators who have dedicated themselves to grow and develop amateur sport at the community level. For more information on the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck, please visit sportbc.com.
Regional District of East Kootenay BYLAW 2482 Bylaw Amendment - Elk Valley The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies to amend the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the designation of parts of the properties to accommodate subdivision of four new residential lots along Timberline Crescent in the Fernie Alpine Resort area. The subject areas are shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2482 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 67, 2013 (Timberline Crescent / RCR)” will amend the zoning designation of parts of the subject properties from RR-8, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to RS-1(A), Single Residential (Urban) Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Fernie Family Centre 521 - 4th Avenue Fernie, BC Monday, August 19, 2013 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and the City of Fernie. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician at 250-489-0306, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email tvandewiel@rdek.bc.ca.
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RDEK dike project nearing completion By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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ou may have noticed two excavators working on the West Fernie dike this past week. The RDEK is completing a four-phase project to upgrade the West Fernie dike. “The purpose of this work is to protect property and infrastructure,” said Brian Burke, RDEK engineering services manager who is overseeing the project. Tervita is placing riprap on the streamside of the dike and on the existing riverbank. Placing material in the river means involving Water Stewardship and
the work must be complete by the end of August. McD’s Enterprises Ltd. of Rosen Lake Sand and Gravel are supplying riprap. The dike is built one metre above the high-water mark. There is a set back dike that will be reshaped to conform to diking requirements. It was installed in 1995 in an emergency situation (flood). NHC Consulting is on site monitoring the work by Tervita Corporation. Funding is coming from provincial and federal contributions. The combined costs for all four phases are estimated at $2.7 million. The project is expected to be complete by this September.
Kids from Fernie School Aged Care enjoyed popsicles outside The Free Press after their tour of the paper. Photo by A. Horton
Sunday Downtown Socials 2nd Avenue 1pm - 4pm Trunk Treasures Special Events Sidewalk Shopping Wednesday Night Concerts & Market Station Square 5pm - 9pm Mountain Market & Entertainment
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Sunday July 7th, 1pm - 4pm Kick-off Sunday Social Event
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Sunday July 14th, 1pm - 4pm Made for Fernie Sunday July 21st, 1pm - 4pm Sunday Social Event Sunday July 28th, 1pm - 4pm TRS Kids Bike Rally & Scavenger Hunt
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The routine
Playing golf with the family
Golf is a great sport for spending an enjoyable day with all the family.
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hat could be better than spending an enjoyable day on the golf course with the people you love? That’s right! Golf is one of the most popular sports for socializing, relaxing, issuing challenges, and getting lots of fresh air, all at the same time! The time is long gone
when golf clubs were the privileged domain of business men and off limits to women! Today, more and more golf clubs offer various packages so that all the members of a family have access to their courses. Many clubs offer annual memberships to couples or families, allowing parents to plan regular rounds of golf with their
children. As well as the pleasure of sharing the same passion, golf allows families to spend quality time together. If the members of your family aren’t all at the same level, playing at an executive golf course (par 3 and 4) will provide a good initiation for beginners and a different challenge to the more
experienced. To add a competitive element to a family round, why not change partners from time to time, forming father-daughter, motherson teams, etc. A great idea for your next family vacation is to find a destination where you can enjoy the pleasures of golf together. Travel specialists will be able to advise you about foreign travel packages or holiday resorts which specialize in golf and family activities.
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o matter what you aim for in life, if you prepare yourself properly the success rate is bound to be a lot higher. For the golfer, it is this belief that strengthens his routine. A routine is simple. It is a moment (15-30 seconds) before the swing that permits the golfer to empty his mind and to focus on the immediate
objective. You will often see professional players joking and laughing among themselves before playing and then silence...total silence, before hitting the ball. We could say that they’re in their bubble. I would say that they are in their routine. Every routine is different and you can personalize it according to the needs of the moment. It could be to revise a technique or simply to empty the
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mind and relax. It’s your moment alone. Make the most of it so it bears fruit. Here, though, is what it should include.
playing • Analyze conditions: wind, altitude, weather, position of the ball, etc.
• Select the stroke: choose a stroke with which you have the most control according to your analysis of the conditions (always play the best bet).
the • Visualizing shot: seeing your shot unfolding in your mind before executing it, helps to create a positive approach.
• Before swinging, make a final technical verification (alignment, position of the ball, grip, etc.).
• Take a deep breath and relax. • Hit the ball!
A routine doesn’t guarantee success every time. However, if you already find this game difficult, put every chance on your side.
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World class fly fishing at our doorstep
By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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h e r e ’ s something fishy about the Elk River. The world-class freestone river attracts fly fishermen July through October to cast away and drift the clear blue waters filled with greedy cutthroat trout. Catch and release is mandatory on the classified waters which Paul Samycia, Elk River Guiding Company owner and fishing guide, supports. “Catch and release fishing has grown in the last five years due to the pressure of more anglers,” said Samycia. “The provincial stocking system stocks
lakes with trout but not rivers.” The Elk River has the right formula for bug life giving it a stronghold on flyfishing. “A little bit of organics (nitrates) is good for bug production but too much is bad,” said Samycia who has a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. “I’ve read a lot of scientific papers on the topic.” The Elk River is at a lower altitude compared to Banff and Golden so the water is productive. Higher elevation waterways are fed by upper glaciers, making the water colder and less productive, which equals smaller fish. The Elk River also
has bull trout, which are protected in Montana and Alberta. While the learning curve for fly-fishing is steep, all you need is one day to learn. When you go with a guide you learn to cast in a day on the river. You learn the why and where to cast as well as the skills to land the fish, retrieve and release your catch with less harm to the fish. Who goes on guided river trips? From complete beginners to experts, many people use guides to shrink the learning curve. “Many of our clients have five days for holidays so they hire a guide a couple times to know the river,” said Samycia. “Then
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they go on their own.” Rivers change yearly, sometimes drastically with flooding events, so using a guide in a drift boat is the safe option. The tourism sector has grown on the water over the last 10 years. Recreational activities like kayaking, standup paddle boarding and simple tubing have exploded. Increased usage of the waterways is demanding an increased need for better access and amenities at river put ins and take outs. Fernie has the only sanctioned boat launch at the end of Fourth Street. Other than that, users are launching boats wherever they can drop a boat into the water even if it means paying private landowners for access or lowering boats down steep riverbanks. For those wanting to get into fly-fishing Samycia suggests taking children to the Kootenay Trout Hatchery. Children under the age of 16 don’t need a licence to fish, and they can borrow a fly rod. The first seven kilometres of Coal Creek is restricted for use by only children under 16 or adults over the age of 65 years. The Elk River
drainage is closed to fishing from March 31 to June 15 annually. Since 2005 the
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Fly-fishing is just that. The golden stone fly, green drakes (mayfly), terrestrials like ants, beetles and hoppers and the blue winged olives are good catchers for August and September in the Elk River. All photos by T. Hynd
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Show ‘N’ Shine classic cars at the Sunday Summer Socials downtown
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Relief Committee entertained the car enthusiasts. Show ‘N’ Shine classic car show brought many people to historical Victoria Avenue during last Sunday’s Summer Social. Photo by T. Hynd
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he Avalanche City Roller Derby team were in full red and black during their carwash and barbecue at GearHub Sports on Sunday. Funds raised will go towards their travel costs for competitions and rink rental for their biweekly practices. They will be competing at the Coal Miners Slaughter Roller Derby at the Sparwood Arena on Saturday, August 31 with an after party at the Northern in Fernie. With names like CrackerHer Jax and Foul House, the derby is bound to be a slam.
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ernie’s first ever Yoga and Wellness festival is happening this month. As part of the downtown Summer Socials, on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, the festival will include lots of yoga events, from a river float to a laughing yoga session. On the Sunday as well as yoga downtown, businesses will be out on Second Avenue with health and wellness information and products for people to sample. Saturday afternoon starts with a yogi river float, meeting at Rotary Park at 4 p.m. ($28 covers the cost of the raft and shuttle). This is followed at 6 p.m. by yoga and live music, fire spinning, kirtan, a market of artisan vendors and a dinner served by Infinitea – all at the Station Square between the Arts Station and the Legion (there is a $25 cost for the food and evening events). The evening will wind up with rhythmic tunes to flow and dance to. On Sunday all events are free and are being staged at Rotary Park, downtown and the Arts Station. At Rotary Park the program begins at 9 a.m. with a walking yoga
meditation, followed by a Laughing Yoga session which will run concurrently with the Fernie Mountain Market. At 1 p.m. a children’s musical procession will march from the Mountain Market to downtown Fernie. T h r o u g h o u t the afternoon the downtown stores will be showcasing sample treatments and workshops focusing on wellness. Live Latin music with Pancho and Sal will keep the beat going. On Second Avenue there will be free yoga classes starting at 1.30 p.m. with Earth Rhythms Yoga and when the children’s musical parade arrives from the Mountain Market there will be a kids’ yoga class. Events at The Arts Station begin with Yoga for Seniors at 10 a.m. followed by an empowering flow yoga class, a workshop on Understanding How Reincarnation Works, Therapeutic Yoga and a Mindfulness Meditation –these classes are running until early in the afternoon. This is an incredible chance to try out some yoga if you have never done it before, or to sample a
different style of yoga. There is something for everyone and all ages from kids to seniors, and all levels of fitness. The grand finale of the festival is the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest ever yoga chain. This currently stands at 693 people. No experience is needed as organizers have chosen four easy poses to encourage people of all abilities to participate. The Guinness World Record attempt begins 3 p.m. Sunday August 25 downtown. Sign up and pledge to be part of the chain, and 'like' at https:// www.facebook.com/ longestyogachain or email cherylsherry@ gmail.com Find out more on the World Record Attempt at the web page http://www. ferniechamber.com/ yogaworldrecord. Can you volunteer at the event? Or donate your old yoga mat? Mats can be left at the Chamber of Commerce, or loaned on the day. Cheryl or the staff at the Chamber of Commerce would love to hear from you if you can help Fernie try for the Yoga Chain World Record.
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Happy Cow celebrates second birthday By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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hose aren’t wind chimes you’re hearing on the summer streets of Fernie; it’s the sound of Happy Cow ice cream carts taking cool treats to the streets. Dan Worth and Wendy Lyn celebrated their two years of
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raspberry popsicles are made with real raspberries. Their cookies and cream ice cream has chunks of homemade cookies. Worth and Lyn toured all around B.C. looking for the perfect place to move to from the east coast of Canada. They picked Fernie. We’re sure glad they did.
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importance of getting outdoors to connect with nature. She will be keeping her followers updated on her progress using social media. "Being outside can inspire all of us," Goran said. "Whether your passion is cycling, walking, swimming or bird-watching, experiencing our natural world is an incredible opportunity as well as a gift." That enthusiasm for the great outdoors is precisely what Goran hopes to instill in each and every Canadian she meets along the journey. She believes we can all make a difference by challenging ourselves and each other to gain a new awareness of Canada, its heritage and its precious wildlife as well as our own potential in the great outdoors. "We want to create positive, fun environmental
experiences for kids so they can make that connection to wildlife," said Wade Luzny, CEO and Executive Vice President of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. "Through activities like the bike ride, we hope to inspire youth to make a difference for the spaces and species in their communities. CWF invites all Canadians to come along for the ride as Angella makes her way across the Rockies, through the boreal forest and crosses the finish line in Halifax." CWF's Bike for Wildlife will highlight how the organization has been connecting Canadians to nature and making a difference to at-risk wildlife. For more information about individual events or to get involved, visit bikeforwildlife.ca or contact CWF at 1-800563-9453.
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Chris Moulton has renewed his contract with the Spokane Chiefs. Submitted photo By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff
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ernie local Chris Moulton has signed a three-year contract extension as Director of Player Personnel with the Spokane Chiefs. Moulton was born and raised and continues to live in Fernie. He was the Assistant Coach and the General Manager of the Fernie Ghostriders before signing on as a full time scout with the Calgary Hitmen.
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He originally joined the Chiefs organization in June 2005 and he signed a three-year extension with Spokane in 2010. "Spokane has really opened up a lot of doors for me,” he said. “I’m very comfortable staying on with the Chiefs and they have allowed me the flexibility to stay living in Fernie. My family and I decided it was best for us to stay in Fernie, although it does mean a lot of
travel for me between August and May.” “I’m very proud to be from Fernie and I always try to help the local kids that want to get into hockey. I like to see them succeed.” Moulton has also been involved in the NHL as a part time scout over the last two years and recently attended the NHL draft in New Jersey. “It was the experience of a lifetime,” he said. He also chairs the Fernie Friends for Friends Society, helping individuals and families in Fernie who are going through cancer treatment. His new contract with the Spokane Chiefs means he will continue as head scout and Director of Player Personnel through the 2015-16 season. "We are very excited to have Chris Moulton continue to be a part of our organization for at least the next three years," Chiefs General Manager Tim Speltz said. "Chris is a great judge of talent and develops strong relationships with players and their families. "Chris has improved every year with us as we strive to win another championship. He is committed, dedicated and hard working. We are proud to have him lead the Spokane Chiefs scouting staff.” The Chiefs finalized their hockey staff with the addition of Assistant Coach Scott Burt, as announced in July, and new Equipment Manager Tim Lindblade. Lindblade was previously the Equipment Manager for the Wenatchee Wild of the NAHL.
Avalanche City Roller Girls CrackHer Jax was one of the team members from the Avalanche City Roller Girls who were holding a carwash and barbeque this weekend, raising money for team expenses.
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adies' Day Results Event: Putt-less (strokes to green) 0-23: Bridget Hemsted 24-29: Kathy Jaeb 30-35: Brenda Muselius 36+: Anita Mitchell Skins: Jan Caufield, Kathy Jaeb, Jill Snell, Patti Kuntz Attendance draw winners: Park Place - Brenda Muselius, Overwaitea - Kay Chesley, Freshies - Ursula Schroeder. Jill Snell and Patti Kuntz both made deuces on the course on Tuesday so the deuce pot continues to push. There were 23 ladies that made it out to enjoy a beautiful day on the Fernie Golf and County Club course and we
hope everyone had fun. We look forward to seeing you out on the course next week for our LowGross event. Special thanks to the Ladies' Day sponsors including: Investor's Group, Park Place, Fernie Chiropractic, Overwaiea, Odyssey, The Best Western, Investia, The Tipple, Vitality Body and Mind and Freshies. There is a sign up sheet in the Fernie Golf and Country Club pro-shop tournament binder for registration for the 2013 Fernie Ladies Amateur Open that will take place Tuesday, August 20 (it is set up as a two person best ball format with individual and team prizes to be awarded). Given this is a tournament day there will be no other regular ladies day/ evening events that day.
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Taylor Reed was racing last weekend in her #29 Bandolero as part of the Red Rabbit Racing team and finished in third place. Submitted photo
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For funding, Lees suggested the City conduct a real estate appraisal of the current arena site, curling rink and Centennial Community Centre, which are in a prime real estate location on Highway 3. Lees also talked about Fernie’s parks and said the majority of residents are well served by parkland, most being within a 10-minute walk from a park. 53 per cent of survey respondents ranked the City’s parks as maintained well. However many respondents asked for a
fenced off leash dog park, and Lees suggested developing one in a portion of the Ridgemont Greenbelt. He also said that the Ridgemont playground needs an upgrade and that the development of a Whitewater park in the river should only be considered if there is adequate public support and funding partners. “Perhaps consider an outdoor ice rink and upgraded play equipment in the Ridgemont Park,” he said. “Also an Environmentally Sensitive
Area Study within the City is recommended to ensure the expansion of recreation facilities and amenities does not impact environmentally sensitive areas.” Finally, Lees talked about trails and connecting key areas downtown and the parks with trails. He also recommended that the RDEK and Fernie Alpine Resort work together to develop an off road trail connecting the ski hill with downtown.
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SOPKO: Ellena “Ella” Sopko passed peacefully from this life at the Rocky Mountain Village on the afternoon of Thursday, August 8th after a gradual decline in health. With loved ones at her bedside, Ella was embraced by her family and supported by her caregivers during the last days of her life. One of four girls, Ella was born in Fernie on November 2, 1926 to parents Salvatore “Sam” and Santina “Sunta” (nee Megale) Marasco. On April 11, 1953, Ella married her sweetheart, Frank Sopko, and would spend the next 60 years devoting her life completely and unconditionally to her large, beloved family. The Matriarch of the Sopko family, Ella’s home was always a warm and welcoming haven for family members and friends alike. Sunday dinners were an anticipated family tradition which eventually grew to include precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. Proud of her ancestry, Ella’s family roots go back to the late 1800’s when the Megale family became one of the first pioneers to settle in the area. With her mother, Sunta Megale born in Fernie, it meant that her own grandchildren were 5th generation Ferniettes, a fact that Ella was extremely proud of. Ella has left her family with a treasure-trove of everlasting memories. Her legacy will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched. Ella is survived by four children and their spouses: Frank (Sherry) Sopko, Cathy (Hank) Fairclough, Corinne (Bill) Thomas, and Francine (Frank) Kubos; 8 grandchildren: Courtnay and Brittnay Sopko, Blake and Derek Fairclough, Loralee and Kevin (Ashlee) Thomas, and Erin (Brent) Kivitt and Amber (Rob) Smith; 3 great grandchildren: Sam and Jackson Thomas and Ben Kivitt as well as her eldest sister, Vicky (Ed) Will and numerous nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Frank, her grandson Bradley Fairclough and sisters Raffie Sowchuk and Terry Richardson. The Funeral Service was held at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” on Tuesday, August 13th. Following the service Ella was laid to rest at St. Margaret’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rocky Mountain Village, Recreation Dept., 55 Cokato Rd. Fernie, BC V0B 1M4. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
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: Andrea Horton Publisher The Free Press 342 2nd Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: publisher@thefreepress.ca No phone calls please.
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The Free Press newspaper has an opportunity for a freelance sports contributor to cover Ghostrider games and other sporting events in the community. If you have an interest in sports and 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: Andrea Horton Publisher The Free Press 342 2nd Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: publisher@thefreepress.ca No phone calls please.
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201 2nd Avenue, Fernie Sunday Service 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Nursery Available UCW Women’s Group 1st Tues each month 7:00 pm Clergy: Jane Clarke D.L.M. 250-423-6010 www.elkvalleyunited.com YOU’RE WELCOME AT KNOX
Place of Worship
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH Centennial Square, Sparwood
YOU ARE INVITED! Mass Times: Saturdays: St. Michael’s ~ 7:00 pm Sundays: St. Michael’s ~ 11:00 am St. Bernard’s Mission, Elkford ~ 4:00 pm Thursdays: St. Michael’s ~ 6:30 pm Fridays: Lilac Terrrace ~ 11:00 am Confessions: Following each mass, or by appointment. Pastor: Father Bart Van Roijen 250-425-6444
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
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Services: Sunday 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm Everyone Welcome Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell
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HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie
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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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MOVING/GARAGE Sale. Sunday, Aug. 18, 10am-5pm. Steamer trunk, fridge, antique dresser, lift chair (needs cleaning), red overstuffed couch & matching chair, bookcase, brass bed, misc. kitchen items. Prices negotiable. 722 5th Ave enter at back alley.
STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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Scenic Downtown Elkford
HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316
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Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)
Misc. for Sale
PET SUPPLIES Online! Thousands of products to choose from. Take 15% off your order with coupon code: SALE15 Sale runs till the end of August. www.petland.ca 1-855839-0555.
Pets Border Collie puppies for sale, $200 each, ready to go. Call 250-425-7799 or 250-4255137 REGISTERED Siberian Husky Puppies (with blue eyes) 778-891-4556 www.vancouverhusky.com
Merchandise for Sale
Food Products BUTCHER SHOP
BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.60/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston
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Fernie Exchange New & Used & Pawnbrokers 1501-9th Ave. 250-423-6625 t 8F HJWF MPBOT PO QBXOBCMF JUFNT XL UP XLT t
Simmons 3 seat sofa (new) $395, 3 filing cabinets; letter $25, legal $79, selection of used bikes $189-$495, sofa & love seat; green/oak $249, 3 antique dressers $350, $450, $800, apartment size automatic washer $395, 1993 Jaguar XJ; runs good $3500, 6 drawer dresser $49, 5 drawer dresser hi boy $99, 2 portable DVD players $49-$69, good selection Gibson vintage guitars $1500-$2900, Tipmann 98 custom paintball & accessories $199, good selection 18-20 cu ft fridges; excellent shape $249-$499, portable Maytag dishwasher $299, 1915 Remington typewriter $225, 2 vintage console tube type radios as is $60 ea, china cabinet (dark pine) 2 piece $249, black fridge & stove set $495, 5 drawer pine blonde hi boy $149, 8 drawer hutch & mirror pine $299, 2 stainless steel/black fridges $395 ea, 2-3 brush polishers $95 ea, electric guitars, amps, acoustic guitars, good selection of musical instruments and accessories, 2 drum sets pearl $350 & $299, 2 four string bass guitars; new $379 & used $249, violins, electric & acoustic apartment size piano & bench $599, jewelry, necklaces, rings, camcorders, DVDs, turntables, Danby spin washer $399.
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Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDING Sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
Apt/Condo for Rent
Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA Certified Modular Homes, Manufactured/Mobile Homes and Park Model Homes, We ship throughout Western Canada visit us online at www.hbmodular.com or 1-877-976-3737
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent CONDO FOR RENT. FERNIE IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. SPOTLESS FULLY FURNISHED 2 B/ROOMS, TOP FLOOR, $1300 MONTH INCLUDES UTILITIES, NO PETS, NO SMOKING. 403 527 4664 ljbrown7@telusplanet.net SPARWOOD: 2-bdrm apts. for rent, appliances & heat inc., $850. 1-bdrm condo, some furniture, $750. Large 2-bdrm apt. downtown, inc. heat & lights, $900. Call (250)425-5432. Sparwood Mtn Air Chalets, furnished (or not) 1 bdrm inc. util, w/deck, n/p, $750 + DD. Sept.1st. Call 403-474-3926 or 403-616-6467.
Apartments for Rent 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Furnished & Unfurnished From
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For more information call
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Commercial/ Industrial
Commercial/ Industrial
Restaurant Space for Lease The Red Tree Lodge is a 43 room hotel in the centre of Fernie, BC (www.redtreelodge.com ). We are currently ranked the # 1 hotel on trip advisor in the Fernie area. Adjoining our hotel is a beautiful, fully equipped, restaurant which underwent a 1.2m renovation in 2007. During the winter season, the hotel is largely occupied by the Nonstop Ski and Snowboard tour group (www. nonstopadventure.com ). The successful lessee will have the benefit of catering the $145K contract for Nonstop's winter clients in addition to the public hotel and walk-in revenue. We are seeking a restaurateur to lease the space and operate an establishment, year round, that aligns with the brand of our hotel and tour operation. That would be; to provide healthy delicious meals, friendly efficient service in a comfortable casual setting. If interested, please contact Dave at 250-423-0309 of dave@nonstopadventure.com
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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ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units
1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month 2 & 3 Bdrm - $850 (& up)-month
Includes: covered parking, sauna, heat, lights & hot water
1-250-865-7676 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
Furnished & unfurnished properties available for rent in Sparwood & Elkford. Call Lindsay 250-425-1180 or
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Walking Distance to Mall
250-865-2722 Auto Financing
SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finnigan’s Storage. 250-4233308 or 250-423-4207.
STORAGE PLUS: Bays heated or cold & service bays with air, minor repairs. 250-4237492.
Suites, Upper
Fernie Ski Hill - Upper Suite For Rent $2000/month. 2 bdrm, upper unit in a house available on Timberline Cres. for long term lease (min. 12 months). Fireplace, granite, W/D, hot tub. Utilities incl. Non-smoking. No pets. Contact: trish@verticalaccess.ca
or 403-589-0457.
Transportation
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Misc for Rent
SPARWOOD, B.C.
1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)- month 2 Bdrm - $850 (& up)- month
Storage
Two bdrm condo Sparwood Heights Ponderosa Manor. Furnished. Call 250-423-1687.
lindsay@sparwoodrealestate.ca
GOLDEN OAK GARDENS
FERNIE Roommate wanted to share apartment. $300/month plus a portion of utilities. Call Brian 250-430-2780 or Dylan 250-278-0016.
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Homes for Rent SPARWOOD - 2 bdrm house, full basement, updated kitchen, fridge, range, $900. Log house on large acreage, 3 appliances, $1500. Call Rick 250-425-5432. SPARWOOD - FOR RENT Mobile all appliances. $900/month. House on approx. 3 acres. $1500/month. Call Joe 250-425-5387
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Trucks & Vans For Sale 2002 GMC Sierra 4X4
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BibBity BobBity Boo Children’s Festival
Panning for gold with help from the Fort Steele Heritage Town.
The grand finale was a parade led by the Samba Band with kids and parents.
Bells, whistles, feathers and flags decorated Rotary Park during the BibBity BobBity Boo Children’s Festival.
Children of all ages enjoyed the entertainment.
Stiltwalkers seemed to walk in slow motion as they entertained families at Rotary Park on Sunday. All photos by T. Hynd By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
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ibBity BobBity Boo Children’s Festival, presented by the Fernie Heritage Library and Mountain Market, was full of family fun at Rotary Park. Alley, Oop was one of many entertainers on the main stage on Sunday, August 11. Crafters helped kids make drums from red plastic cups and rubber tops. Face painting, castle colouring and a drumming circle were there, thanks to organizations like Success by 6 and The Arts Station.
East Kootenay Credit Union gave out helium balloons. Fort Steele Heritage Town helped children pan for gold sending them home a little bit richer in mineral experience. Children and circus performers joined in a musical parade lead by the whistle and steel drums of the Samba Band. Stilt walkers, red and yellow carnival style costumes adorned with green feathers and sequins, waving flags and tall bird, dragon and sun puppets heightened the parade dynamic; an artistic grand finale indeed.
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