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Francophone school opens - Page 3 Stella Ingram (left) and Grace Anderson head to the classroom on their first day at Isabella Dicken Elementary School. For more photos, visit www.thefreepress.ca.

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Elkford white bear heads to new Calgary home By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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he white bear that has shown up again in Elkford, after being relocated last year, has been caught and is on her way to the Calgary zoo. Almost exactly a year from when she was captured and relocated further up the valley, she has been captured again and is heading to the zoo. She was spotted back in Elkford a few weeks ago, getting into garbage, and also reportedly dragged a sleep-

ing bag out of a tent at the campground with children in the area. A baited trap was set for her, but she refused to go into it, so eventually Conservation officer Joe Garay used a tranquilizer gun to capture her on Friday near Caribou Drive. “Often once a bear has been caught in a trap once, they won’t go in a second time,” said Conservation Officer Frank de Boon. “She was caught in a trap last year, so probably learned her lesson.” On Saturday morning she

was taken to Calgary zoo by a biologist from Cranbrook. An ordinary black bear would probably be euthanized, but because this bear is white-coloured, making it unusual, it has been offered a home at the Calgary zoo. “She’s white and female and unique so she gets a second chance,” said Kathy Murray, WildSafe BC coordinator. “A zoo is better than the alternative.” “Removing bears (relocation or destruction) is not the answer! Continued on page 7

Captured in Elkford, the white bear is heading to its new home at the Calgary zoo. Submitted photo

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Local wakesurfer takes on the world!

Caroline Villeneuve is heading to the World Wakesurfing Championships in Las Vegas this month. By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ocal wakesurfer, Caroline Villeneuve, has had her biggest year ever, and is gearing up to head to the World Wakesurfing Championships to be held in Las Vegas this month. Villeneuve, from Elko, won first place in the Women’s Pro Skim Division in Sacremento, California, in June, finally beating her nemesis, five time world champion, Bri Chmel. She also beat her in the World Series of Wakesurfing in Calabogie, Ontario, in July. Villeneuve said beating Chmel has given her the boost she needs to have a good chance at becoming world champion.

“It really meant a lot to beat her finally,” she said. “Particularly because she has eight to 12 months of practising in California, and I have such a short season up here. “This year I really have a chance for a world title, which I haven’t before,” she said. “I feel that this is my year! Villeneuve said wakesurfing is a relatively new sport in the Kootenays but it is growing each summer in popularity. “Wakesurfing is different to wakeboarding because the surfer trails behind an inboard ski boat, surfing the boat's wake without being directly attached to the boat. The wake from the boat mimics the look and feel of an actual ocean wave.”

Caroline (middle) celebrates finally beating her nemesis, Bri Chmel (right), in California in June. Photos submitted

Wakesurfing works best with a ballasted wake boat, at relatively slow speeds (around nine to 14mph). Surfers use a tow rope to pull themselves out of the water, and ride a specially designed wakesurf board. Wakesurfers let go of the rope and free ride, using the wave to help them do tricks. Villeneuve has her own pro model board made by one of her sponsors, Inland Surfer, that has sold out from the warehouse. “You can buy it in stores, but the warehouse is out of them,” she said. Her other sponsors include Centurion boats, Wake Shredder clothing, Sunshine Houseboats in Koocanusa and Board Stiff in Fernie. “I started competing in wakeboarding

competitions in Quebec, but I was older than most of the girls competing. I decided to switch to wakesurfing because it is fairly new, and I started competing in 2007,” said Villeneuve. Villeneuve is now training hard for the World WakeSurfing Championships on September 28 and 29. “I have less than a minute from start to finish, to perform as many tricks as possible. My strength is switch riding; riding on my heels with my back to the wave and then switching to the other side on my toes. I can do the switch 360, the 540 spin and the 720 which is two turns.” Villeneuve organizes the World Series event at Lake Koocanusa every year. This year it was on August 9 to 11, and she placed first in skim and second in surf. “I was so busy organizing it all,” she said. “But it went off really well. I got a lot of good comments.” Villeneuve runs her own school, to introduce kids to wakeboarding, wakesurfing and wakeskating at Lake Koocanusa. The H20 School gives her a chance to coach, which she is passionate about. “I love coaching,” she said. “I also travel a lot to coach, which is great because then I can learn from other people. Here it is mostly beginners.” She also teaches swimming in the winter. Another local wakesurfer, Emily Agate, is also heading to the Worlds, but she will be competing in the Outlaw division, which is one below the Pros. For more information go to www. h2oschoolbc.com

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COME WATCH EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND MINE RESCUE PERSONNEL Biennial National Region National Western AS THEY11th DEMONSTRATE THEIR SKILLS inWestern the 11th Biennial Region Mine Rescue Competition Mine Rescue Competition Friday, Sept. 6th 7:00 am – 5:00pm UNDERGROUND Mine Rescue Competition at the Fernie Memorial Arena Teams Nystar Myra Falls New Gold New Afton Grande Cache Coal Cameco McArthur River Mosaic Potash Colonsay Hudbay Team #1 Hudbay Team #2 Diavik Diamond Mines Dominion Diamond Ekati Saturday, Sept. 7th 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Students and parents gathered on September 3 for the grand opening of Ecole Sophie Morigeau, the new francophone school in Fernie. Photo by A. Horton

Wapiti is the real deal Music festival entertained more than 2,000 people and is in great financial shape By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

apiti has grown faster than expected, according to organizer Kevin McIsaac. The music festival was held for the third year running on August 9 and 10, and, according to Kevin McIsaac, was a “very big success.” Ten Canadian bands performed this year. “Things have gone better, faster than we had hoped,” he said. “We’re a non-profit group, so we’re not concerned about making money, but we are concerned about losing it. “As it stands now, we are in the position we hoped to be in by next year, where we have some money in the bank so we can start preparing for next year already.” McIsaac said that the first year of the festival, he used his

own credit card to book bands and equipment. This year, 2,051 people attended the festival. 1,500 of them paid, 300 got in free (children and seniors) and the rest were volunteers or band members. About half of the people who attended were from outside the Elk Valley, which McIsaac said was great for business. He also conducted a survey following this year’s festival, asking local businesses how the festival affected them. He said 40 per cent of the businesses rated the effect as “very positive.” He also said that the bands all commented on how great the location is. McIsaac did say that there were some challenges this year, particularly the weather. “We were worried for a little while when we could see lightning flashes and it was

getting closer. If it had got any closer we were ready to cancel. Luckily it passed by.” McIsaac also had to deal with the Annex Park flooding a month before the festival. Luckily, City staff had recovered the park in time for the event. “We have no indoor facility that can hold 2,000 people. So if the weather is bad, people just won’t come and sit in the rain. That’s why pre-sales are so important to us.” He said he was really happy that every volunteer said they would do it again next year, because the festival relied on them. He hoped more out-oftowners would volunteer next year too. “An old expression goes ‘If you do it once it’s luck, twice it’s coincidence, and the third time it’s the real deal,’” said McIsaac. “Well I think we have the real deal.”

Coal Discovery Trail saved By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

he C o al Discovery Trail from Hosmer to Sparwood has been taken under the wing of the District of Sparwood after the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) motioned to decommission the trail. In the regular council meeting on August 19 the Sparwood council unanimously voted to take on that section

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of the trail. Council directed staff to work with the RDEK to transfer the Coal Discovery Trail land use permits for those portions of the trail not being transferred to the Fernie Trails Alliance over to the District of Sparwood. At the Regional District of East KootenayBoard Meeting on August 1, a resolution was passed to decommission the Coal Discovery Trail

from Sparwood to Hosmer and transfer the tenure for the Fernie to Hosmer section to the Fernie Trails Alliance. The Coal Discovery Trail was completed in 2004 creating a linking trail between Sparwood, Hosmer, and Fernie. The trail from Fernie to Hosmer sees high usage and is in excellent condition. The first five to six km, starting in Sparwood, heading to Hosmer is

in good condition with the remaining 10 – 12 km to Hosmer in need of maintenance. “We, the District of Sparwood, are disappointed by the RDEK’s decision to decommission the trail,” said Mayor Lois Halko. The council also discussed the possibility of engaging a local organization or working with the TransCanada trail in the future.

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Food and clothing concessions will be open to the public.

We Want to Hear From You Teck is proposing to expand the West Spoil and Cougar Pit Phase 6 of its Greenhills Operations. The goal of the project is to maintain existing production at Greenhills and extend the life of the operation. Teck staff will be available to discuss the proposed project at Elkford Mall, 814 Michel Road: Information Sessions • Wednesday, August 28 (2-6 p.m.) • Tuesday, September 3 (2-6 p.m.) • Saturday, September 7 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Please join us to ask questions and find out about this proposal.

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United Steel Workers host barbecue

Workers and their families joined together on Labour Day and enjoyed music, bouncy houses, face painting and a barbecue. By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he United Steel Workers local 9346 held a Labour Day event at the Fernie Splash Park on Monday, September 2.

As well as burgers, hot dogs and cold drinks, there was a bouncy skid loader and a bouncy police car for the kids, music and face painting. “It’s been fun, and the rain has held off,” said Alex

Hanson, USW local 9346 president. “I can’t believe we haven’t had an event for labour day before!” Steve Kallies, occupational health & safety chair, said it was important to thank all the

workers who contribute to society. “On this Labour Day we hold our heads high as we salute the contributions of ordinary working Canadians,” he s a i d . “Behind

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every successful private business, entrepreneur or public service, there is a group of dedicated workers. “This is a day to say

thank you to the 95 per cent of Canadians who work for someone else, but who also strive for a fair and prosperous Canada.”

Fernie enters mine rescue competition By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he National Western Mine Rescue competition will be held in Fernie on September 6 and 7. Provincial and Territorial Surface and Underground Mine Rescue winners from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,

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Yukon and Northwest Territories/ Nunavut, as well as the winning surface and underground teams from the Northwestern United States, will participate in the eleventh biennial competition. Each team participates in five tasks including first aid, fire and smoke simulation, rope task and a written exam.

ATTENTION SENIORS:

We will be making electrical system improvements in Elkford on Sunday, September 29, 2013. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately six hours.

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To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances and unplug all electronics.

I enjoy living here. I have met a lot of friendly and great people. The staff here are great and very helpful. I enjoy the meals and the serving staff makes it enjoyable. Our handyman Ron is very helpful with chores we aren’t able to do.”

For the first hour after the power comes back on, please only plug in or turn on those electronics and appliances that you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore your power as soon as we can.

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Elk Valley Mobile Home Park denied By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

ollowing a hearing to receive input from the public, Sparwood Council declined the Elk Valley Mobile Home Park’s application for a Development Variance Permit during the regular council meeting on August 19. District staff met with approximately 15 concerned residents on August 7 to listen to their concerns. “While staff has no concerns with the requested variance, there are concerns with potential impact on residents if rezoning were to occur,” said Nelson Wright, Manager of Planning. Wright also recommended to council that they create policy to protect residents in mobile home parks as this issue has been debated at the Union of BC Municipalities. The application requested to vary sections of the Mobile Home Parks Bylaw to allow for a reduction in the minimum area for a mobile home space, the minimum width of a mobile home space, and to eliminate the requirements for a buffer area

and recreation space for the Elk Valley Mobile Home Park. Four residents of the trailer park addressed Council in the public hearing stating their concerns that a variance permit may lead to rezoning and eventual disturbance of their quiet enjoyment of their homes, including having to move their old trailers off the current lots as the trailers would be larger than the proposed lot sizes requested in the variance permit. At that point, the landowner, John Koop, would be able to issue an eviction notice to the tenant. Of the 60 trailers in the mobile home park, 36 are owned by residents who pay pad rent to the mobile home park owner. Councillor Harold (Hungry) Baytaluke got clarification from the manager of planning that this is a three to four stage project. “So it may be hard to stop once the ball is rolling,” said Baytaluke. “I have some major concerns,” said Councillor Sharon Fraser. “I need reassurance that their homes can stay exactly where they are. I will not have any part in someone losing his or her home. No way on God’s green earth. It seems everyone pays

Marko Makar was one of six people who addressed the District of Sparwood Council on August 19 regarding the Development Variance Permit request by Elk Valley Mobile Home Park owner John Koops. Photo by T. Hynd

their pad rent and some work needs to go back into the (mobile park).” “I went to the trailer park before the meeting today and the place needs to be cleaned up,” said Councillor Margaret McKie. “Some of the empty lots really look like they are in a state

of disrepair. The playground is probably not even legal. Many of the mobile homes there would not survive any move. (Sparwood) does not have a lot of lower income housing. I am not in favour of this at all. I think the owner needs to clean the mobile park up.”

“I am a believer that we can’t tell people what they can do with their private land but when it effects many people’s lives, then I can’t support that. Then it’s up to the owner to make restitution with the tenant,” said Councillor Sonny Saad.

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Volunteer Appreciation –

Community Registration Night –

Saturday, September 7th

Thursday, September 12th

Are you a volunteer in Elkford? We would like to recognize you and the hard work done by the volunteers in our community to create and support the liveability of Elkford.

Please note that the Fall Community Registration Night will be Thursday, September 12th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Teck Hall at the Community Conference Centre. To book a table, please call 250.865.4010 or email recreation@elkford.ca.

The District of Elkford is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 7th, 2013 at the Community Conference Centre from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. We encourage all volunteers and their families to join us for this fun afternoon which includes a barbeque, music and activities. Please call 250-865-4010 for more information.

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings •September 9 •September 23

Regular Council @ 6 pm Regular Council @ 6 pm

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

Please note: Registration for District of Elkford programs is open. You can register for programs immediately by calling 250-865-4010 or in person at the Community Conference Centre.

Aquatic Centre – Pool Maintenance The Aquatic Centre will be closed from Tuesday, September 3rd through Monday, September 16th for Annual Pool Maintenance. The pool will reopen on Tuesday, September 17th.

Campground Washroom Facility

Grand Opening – Saturday, September 27th

Please join us at 12:00 PM for the ofﬁcial grand opening of the Elkford Lions Municipal Campground washroom facility.

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by Angela Treharne

Summer is officially over for school-age kids, who this week had to go back to getting out of bed before noon and spending hours in classrooms instead of on the river. I’m sure this brings a sigh of relief from the majority of parents, who no longer have to spend every minute of their day making sure their child is safe. However, getting to and from school is now the most dangerous part of your child’s day. Whether children are walking, riding a bike, being driven, or, in the case of the older kids, driving themselves, there are a few tips and reminders parents should give children about getting to their destination. If children are walking, map out a safe route to school. A few days before the start of school, walk with the child so they become familiar with the route. Make sure children cross the road where there are proper crossings. If a student is taking a bicycle to school, remind them to wear a helmet. Teach children to ride in the same direction as traffic, on the right side of the road. Explain the rules of the road and to obey all traffic signs and signals. For those taking the bus, the area 10 feet around a bus is where most children are in danger of being hit. Motorists need to stop their vehicle far enough away to allow children to safely go near their bus, but remind your child to look before they leap from the bus. If your child is driving themselves to school, never stop reminding them to wear a seatbelt and put away their phone. There are also reminders for parents who take their child or children to school. Most importantly, slow down in school zones. Watch for the children walking to school. They might look like they are walking in a straight line, but kids have a tendency to be pretty erratic. He might jump off the sidewalk, or dart into the street when he sees his friend the other side of the road. Expect that. At the beginning of the school year, allow more time as the area around schools become congested with people and cars. Learn the rules of where parents can drop off or pick up children. Never block pick up and drop off areas. All drivers need to remember school is back in session. Slow down and watch for children crossing the streets. The simple message to drivers is be alert. Let’s help students get to school safely.

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Not so happy campers

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Something looked wrong In the sky To 9-11 I will reply For our big brother I hope and pray For those that died On that vicious, emotional day To God I ask What do you mean He told me I heard every scream There is a story of Noah and the Ark The significance Angels did embark There will be those In sheol The ones that tried To take control To our big brother In reply In God I trust And He will never die Cal’s poetry calvinstopstart@hotmail.com

I have recently been a camper at the Newgate Sandy Shores in Lake Koocanoosa - we were three families with children ranging from 6 months to 10 years and six adults - 11 people in total. We had the RCMP called on us from Fernie to kick us out of the campground. We were unjustly made to leave and I would like to write a letter to the editor regarding all we have discovered about Victor (the proprietor) and Newgate Sandy Shores - it has been brought to our attention that the RCMP are being used as this facility’s personal security department on a regular basis and families are

being kicked out without reason to accommodate new reservations that are staying longer etc. I have requested information from the Fernie RCMP about how many times the RCMP is being called out to evict campers for no cause - we were advised Victor does not need any reason and because is a private camp ground can kick out at will - no reason required is how the

RCMP explained to us, in the rain with two babies, which is ridiculous and I am making it my mission to find out what the heck is going on out there, and why a business is allowed to not only break a short term rental agreement (we paid in advance for eight nights - $50/night per campsite!) for no cause at all - but allowed to use the RCMP to enforce this lunacy! We

asked around over the last few days and it has been discovered this is a regular occurrence. I am contacting all local newspapers, BC camping, Forestry, we are considering small claims court and will be contacting anyone else I can think of to ensure this does not happen to another family. Sandy Fokkens Okotoks

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Elkford’s white bear heads to her new home at the Calgary Zoo

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“It opens up a niche for other bears to move in as long as there is garbage and other attractants available. Removing attractants is a proven method of reducing human/bear conflict.” Murray said that, while having bears pass through yards is not a problem, rewarding them for it is. “When a bear gets food in your yard, it doesn’t know that your tolerance for bears is higher than your neighbours’,” she

said. “It learns that a house, lawn, bicycle and the faint smell of people comes with an easy meal. It eats, learns and moves on. Eventually, it may find itself somewhere it is not welcome. And when humans and bears are in conflict, the bear dies nearly every time.” A grizzly sow and cubs have now been spotted by the golf course in Elkford. “The berries are drying up and the apples are ripening, so

the bears will be coming out,” said Murray. “Please remove all the apples from your trees.” Murray did have some good news too. She said that last week she went garbage tagging in Ridgemont and the Mountain View areas in Fernie, the night before garbage collection. Not one garbage bin had been left out. “Thank you to all who are bear aware,” she said. “It’s really positive.”

Women of Steel deliver kids’ backpacks chock full of school supplies

Nicky Benzie, Women’s Resource Centre Office Manager (left) received 17 backpacks delivered by Sarah Thompson and Carey Stephenson from Women of Steel local 9346. Photo by T. Hynd

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

hildren are back in school this week and are

a bit more prepared for their school year thanks to the Women of Steel (WOS) local 9346.

Sarah Thompson and Carey Stephenson delivered 61 backpacks full of school supplies last week to different schools and organizations in the Elk Valley. The WOS used the school supply lists from various schools ranging from kindergarten to grade 12 to fill the packs with needed supplies. Fundraising for school supplies and the backpacks was the result of women brainstorming at WOS meetings over three years ago. Carey Stephenson is a member of the Women of Steel. “We wanted to fill a need in the community to help kids and schools,” said Stephenson. The loaded backpacks were delivered to the Sparwood food bank, Fernie Secondary School and schools in Elkford and the

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with MLA Bill Bennett 1. Over the next decade, there will be an estimated one million job openings in B.C. in many sectors, including liquefied natural gas, mining and mineral exploration, and shipbuilding. Of those job openings, 43 per cent will require trades and technical training. 2. Under the BC Jobs Plan, government is investing more than $4 million in 2013-14 through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement to enable 675 women to access mentorship opportunities and trades training programs, complete skills upgrading, and receive financial support for childcare, transportation, tools and equipment. 3. Now more than ever, women throughout B.C. are realizing that a career in trades can mean independence, job satisfaction and great pay. Approximately 10 per cent of all apprentices in British Columbia are women, up from 8.5 per cent in 2009. We’re making progress, but we can do better. By working together with industry, employers, post-secondary partners and women throughout B.C., we can meet the growing demand for skilled tradespeople and make sure that women are finding opportunity, job satisfaction and good pay in the skilled trades.

Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

Regional District of East Kootenay

INVITATION TO TENDER

Operation of the Sparwood Transfer Station SEALED TENDERS marked, “Tender - Operation of the Sparwood Transfer Station” will be received by the Solid Waste Superintendent, Environmental Services, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 until 2:00 pm local time on October 24, 2013. Tenders received after the specified time will be returned unopened to the Bidder. The Contract Documents including Bid Forms may be obtained as of September 10, 2013 from the Cranbrook RDEK office during regular office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday) upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit by cash or certified cheque in the amount of $50.00. A site meeting is mandatory and will be held Wednesday October 2, 2013 at 11:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Sparwood Transfer Station, 1001 Highway #3, Sparwood, BC. TENDERS must be accompanied by: •

The USW Local 9346 Women of Steel would like to thank all the businesses and organizations that supported our "2013 Kid's Back to School Backpack" Campaign. They are as follows: Fernie Ford USW Local 7884 Operating Engineers Local 115 Sparwood Esso Sparwood Chiropractic Corp. Marian Gravelle, Notary Corp. Elkview's A Crew Social Club

Crowsnest Pass. WOS raised $3,745 with 50/50 draws and a barbecue at the Fernie Ford dealership in June. Donations came from local businesses and supplies were also collected from a supply drop box at the Elkview mine.

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And all the individuals that donated school supplies and cash!!! You have put smiles on the faces of kid's of the Elk Valley and the Crowsnest Pass and gave them confidence as they go back to school. From the bottom of our hearts...THANK YOU for your support. If anyone would like to get involved next year please give Sarah a call the USW Local 9346 Union Hall at 250-425-0131.

a bid security deposit in the amount of $20,000.00 (Certified Cheque or Irrevocable Letter of Credit).

The successful bidder shall be required to provide a BANK IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT, in the amount of 50% of the total of the first year of the contract, valid for the life of the contract. The Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing the Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily reject any bid submitted by a contractor that has a disputed account against or due by the Regional District or against whom the Regional District has a disputed account. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted and the Regional District reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful Bidder.

Jim Penson RDEK Solid Waste Superintendent 19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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Starting Friday, September 6 to Thursday, September 12

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Around the Valley

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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. 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

UPCOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER

Saturdays

• 9:00am to 12:30pm– Jaffray- 05 Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market, Baynes Lake Community Centre 06 (June 29th–Aug. 31st) • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie 6-7 Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • Noon to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open 06 • 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) 07 • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim 07 Sparwood Leisure Centre • 2:30pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre 07 • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 07 50/50 Fernie Legion • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 5:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim 08 Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim 08 Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time 08 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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Elkford Aquatic Centre closed for annual pool maintenance, re-opens Sept. 17th Sparwood Fall Community Info. & Registration Night, Curling Rink, 6-8:30pm Carolyn Herriot, author of The Zero Mile Diet Cookbook at Sparwood Farmer’s Market, 5pm National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition (11th Biennial), Fernie Underground Mine Rescue Competition, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7am-5pm Surface Mine Rescue Competition, Max Turyk School Site, 7am-5pm 3rd Annual Joe Varosi Slowpitch Challenge, Hospital Ball Diamond, Fernie, 1pm Volunteer Appreciation Day at the Elkford Community Conference Centre, 1-3pm Amanda Leduc, Author Reading at the Fernie Heritage Library, 7pm Fernie Kids Triathlon, 8:30am4pm Project 9 Race from Island Lake Parking Lot Special Olympics BC Society Elk Valley Registration, Fernie Provincial Camp Ground, 2-3pm Elkford Council Meeting, 6pm Fernie Council Meeting, 7pm Indie Films Fernie, Vogue Theatre, 7pm Tim Williams (Blues) at the Fernie Arts Station, 8pm Elkford Fall Community Registration, Teck Hall, Community Conference Centre, 6-8pm Pierre Parizeau Benefit Jam, United Steelworkers Hall, Elkford, 7pm-1am Parkinson SuperWalk, Sparwood Senior’s Drop In Centre, 10-11am Tears and Gears Mountain Duathlon hosted by Fernie Trails Alliance Tombstone at the Sparwood Golf Course Shekinah House Concert & Fundraiser, Trinity Pentecostal Tabernacle, Fernie, 7pm Terry Fox Run in Fernie, Aquatic Centre, 9:30am-1pm

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City Council Meeting Schedule September 2013 1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

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

Fernie Aquatic Centre

250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)

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

Leisure Services

REVISED Notice of Proposed Property Disposition (Lease) Pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, Disposal of City Property, notice is hereby given that the Council for the City of Fernie intends to enter into a Lease for a portion of Lot 1, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 10777 being the Staff Room and Medical Room, comprising 500ft2 of the Max Turyk Community Centre located at 44 Mount Washburn Street with the East Kootenay Behaviour Intervention Program, for a term of one year, commencing initially from September 9, 2013 to August 31, 2014, with two (2) one year options to renew. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is $416.66 per month. This is the second of two notices dated, September 5, 2013

Summer Active Living Newsletter! Vol 3

www.fernie.ca Fun and Interesting Programs Bronze Star Camp Aug 26 - 30, 2013 9:00 am - 11:00 am Bronze Medallion Sept 13/14/15 Fri 4pm - 8pm Sat/Sun 9am - 5pm Bronze Cross Oct 4/5/6, 2013 Fri 4pm - 8pm Sat/Sun 9am - 5pm New This Fall Adult Swim Lessons Geared toward all levels of adult swimmers these sessions will provide you progression in both technique and endurance. Tuesdays & Thursday 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Register today

Afterschool Sea Otter Classes Mon & Wed 3:30pm - 4:00pm Special Needs Privates Mon & Wed 3:10pm - 3:40pm Tues & Thurs 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm

Aquatic Centre & Arena Admission Rates *New* Effective April 1, 2013

National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition – Eleventh Biennial – Sept 6 & 7, 2013 • September 6th - Underground Competition - Fernie Memorial Arena • September 7th - Surface Competition - Max Turyk School Provincial and Territorial Surface and Underground Mine Rescue winners from Western Canada Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon and Northwest Territories/Nunavut as well, as the winning surface and underground teams from the Northwestern United States make up the competition. Camaraderie, sportsmanship and the sense of pride to be a member of a mine rescue team all contribute to a high energy competition where teams compete against their peers; where the stakes are high and competition is fierce. Admission is free for spectators to come out and watch the competition, you won’t be disappointed.

BID OPPORTUNITY

RFP for the Audit of the City of Fernie The City of Fernie Finance and Computer Services Department is inviting proposals from qualified accounting firms to audit the annual financial statements of the City of Fernie for a period of five years, commencing with the 2013 fiscal year.

Preschool (3 -6) $1.75 Child (7 – 12) $3.25 Youth (13 – 18) $4.50 Adult Student $5.00 Adult (19 – 59) $5.50 Senior (60+) $4.50 Family (Immediate only) $11.50 Prices include GST. For Patrons who own property in Fernie and RDEK Area A, all other pay 25% more.

Audit firms with proven experience and expertise in municipal audits are invited to submit detailed proposals setting out one or more means by which the goals, objectives and other requirements of this request may be best met. Request for Proposals (RFP) documents are available for download on the City of Fernie website at www.fernie.ca

Important Dates and Events

Terry Holt Director of Financial & Computer Services City of Fernie 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190, Fernie BC, V0B 1M0; T: 250.423.2223 F: 250.423.3034 E: terry.holt@fernie.ca

* Fall Registration Fair Sept. 3rd & 4th 6-8pm @ Comunity Centre

* MR. CROCODILE has ARRIVED! Our giant inflatable toy is now in on Tuesdays & Thursday 3pm - 6pm Saturday & Sundays 12pm - 4 pm * Splash Park is operating. Come down for an enjoyable afternoon or evening. *Aquatic Centre Closed Labor Day* September 2, 2013

Parented Swim Lessons Mon & Wed 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Noon Hour Swim $2.50 from 12:oopm - 1:00pm Monday through Friday

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, September 5, 2013

Fernie Aquatic Centre - 250.423.4466 - www.fernie.ca Facility Booking & Special Events 250 423 2245

Submissions MUST be received prior to 2:00 PM on Monday, September 30, 2013. For more information, please contact:

Regular Scheduled hours for City Hall of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

(excluding statutory holidays) Have resumed effective Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer

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d is tr i c t o f spa rwo o d Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, September 30 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, October 7 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, October 21 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, October 28, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm

Sparwood Farmers Market Only 1 week left! September 6 Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot Friday evenings from 5-9 pm

RECYCLING TIPS

Did you know that the yellow recycling bins all take the following? Mixed paper – including paper, phone books, magazines, envelopes, post it notes, ﬂyers, soft and hard cover books, and newspapers. If it’s made of paper it goes in the yellow bin. Aluminum or tin cans – this includes all beverage and food cans. Cans should be well rinsed. Remove labels if possible. Cardboard – from big boxes to cereal, toothpaste, and cracker boxes. Please ﬂatten all boxes. The only time cardboard can’t be recycled is if it is covered with wax, foil, or food waste. Examples include pizza boxes and milk cartons. These items should NOT go in the recycling bin. They belong in the garbage. Milk cartons can go to the Bottle Depot for recycling. Grocery Bags – make sure there are no receipts or other garbage and that the bags are clean. Plastics #1-#6 – plastic must be clean and must have a number on it. No Styrofoam (even though it is marked #6). No Charges The following items can now be taken to the Sparwood Transfer Station FREE OF CHARGE Clean Wood Waste Appliances (including ones with Freon) Yard and Garden Waste Scrap Metal

Mattresses and Box springs Auto Batteries Propane Tanks (under 100 lbs.) Regular Household Garbage

Plastics Basics Only plastics #1 - #6 are accepted. If you are unsure of whether a piece of plastic can go in the bin – check to see the number. If it’s between 1 and 6, it can be recycled. If it’s not, reuse it or throw it in the garbage. All plastics MUST be numbered What’s NOT accepted: • Styrofoam – even though Styrofoam is marked with a #6, it is NOT recyclable in our program. • Unmarked plastics – if it doesn’t have a number on it, it can’t go in the bin. Often the lids are made out of different plastics than the containers, so you have to check carefully. Each piece must be numbered. • #7 plastics - #7 plastic is NOT recyclable through our program. • Dirty plastics – Plastics must be clean. That means conditioner and shampoo bottles need to be rinsed out so there’s no residue left in the bottle. All food containers (like ketchup, mustard, peanut butter, etc.) should be thoroughly rinsed and milk jugs must have the caps removed and be well rinsed before being placed in the bin. If you have a plastic with some kind of handle (i.e. an ice cream pail with a metal handle), the handle should be removed – even it if’s made of plastic.

Notice of Proposed Disposition

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the District of Sparwood will be considering a resolution to authorize the disposition of the property commonly referred to as Cherrywood Boulevard, Sparwood Heights, Sparwood, BC, to Sage Pointe Developments Ltd., or its duly authorized subsidiary or assignee(s) (“Sage”). The lands are more particularly known as Lots 2 , 6, 8, 10, 11, 14-25 inclusive, 27, and lots 29-35 inclusive, District Lot 4135, Kootenay District, Plan EPP1123, on the following terms and conditions: 1)

The multi-family residential Lot 2, DL 4135 KD Plan EPP1123 and the remaining single family residential lots, legally described as Lots 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, DL 4135 KD Plan EPP1123, are the subject of an Option to Purchase Agreement between the District of Sparwood and Sage. The option price on the aforementioned lots is noted below and the option fee to be paid to the District is $5,000.00. The option will expire on February 1, 2015 and in the event that the purchaser fails to comply with the requirement to obtain occupancy permits as referenced, the options will be cancelled and option fee forfeited. 027-612-783

LOT 2 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

$375,000

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LOT 8 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

$98,000

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LOT 6 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 10 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 11 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

LOT 14 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

LOT 15 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

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LOT 16 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

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LOT 18 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

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LOT 17 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 19 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 20 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 21 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 22 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 23 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 24 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

LOT 25 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

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LOT 29 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

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LOT 31 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

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LOT 30 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 32 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 33 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 34 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

LOT 35 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

$87,750 $98,750 $99,000 $97,000 $97,000 $98,000 $97,000 $93,000 $92,000 $93,000 $92,500 $93,000 $83,000 $85,000 $85,000 $76,000 $77,000 $77,000 $77,000 $77,000 $76,000 $76,000

An additional term contained in the Option Agreement provides for the District of Sparwood to discharge its option on the lands described as Lot 15 District Lots 4135 and 9488, Plan 15166, being the 5 acre parcel at the corner of Sparwood Heights Drive and Ponderosa Drive. The District agrees to discharge its option simultaneously with a transfer to Sage, in the event that Sage has negotiated a purchase of those lands, owned by Norco Developments, Fernco Developments and Lenco Developments. This parcel is zoned R-3 (multi-family). A copy of the draft option agreement may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office. For further information please contact the undersigned at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays. Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer

Community Information Night In the Sparwood Curling Rink Thursday, September 5th 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Come and ﬁnd out what’s happening in your community. See programs of interest to people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to promote their organization, register for programs and show what they have to offer. It’s free! It’s one night! Everyone’s invited! Call Sparwood Community & Facility Services at: 250 425-0552 or email: recofﬁce@sparwood.ca to register your organization and to book your table.

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Fernie seniors dominate in cribbage at BC games

Joyce Letcher, Aki Kimoto, Nellie Dunlap and Paul Eckstein with their medals. By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ernie seniors dominated the cribbage at the BC Seniors Games recently. Aki Kimoto, Joyce Letcher, Nellie Dunlap and Paul Eckstein headed to the games in Kamloops on Thursday, August 22, and

came home with medals all round! The Dunlap and Kimoto duo took gold and Eckstein and Letcher took bronze. The four are regular cribbage players at the Fernie Seniors Centre, and have also all been to the BC Seniors Games several times – impressive, especially

Photo by Angela Treharne

since only six teams from the region can qualify. “We have to get ourselves there so it can be quite expensive, but luckily we have help from the Lions Club, 3300 Club and other groups, plus a little bit from the government,” said Letcher. “So that helps.” The four qualified for the

games in Cranbrook at the end of April. About 100 seniors took part in cribbage, out of a total 3,200 at the Seniors Games. Cribbage was one of 24 competitions held around Kamloops as part of the Seniors Games, which aren't as much a multi-sport event as a multi-event event. Included in the Games' competition are bridge, cribbage and whist, all card games. There also are other social/ competitive happenings like horseshoes and darts, along with the usual sports - swimming, track and field, soccer and golf. But the Games are meant to include everyone, not just the athletic. Reg Marcer, Dorothy Smith and Cindy Pace also headed to the games from Fernie for their cribbage skills. Although they didn’t win a medal, Smith still had a big success, when she got the hand of the day, with three fives and the king of spades. The upcard was another five, giving her 28 points. That's one point short of the max, 29, a golden number in cribbage. “I was like a celebrity,” she said. “I was interviewed by the paper, people were taking my picture, it was great! "In one of the tournaments I got a 29," said Smith, who got a laminated photograph of her 28. "That was my only one - they don't come very easily." All the players agreed that the Seniors Games is part

competitive, part social. “It’s a really good time,” said Dunlap. “We meet a lot of interesting people and often see the same faces each year, so it’s great to catch up. “There are some seniors there that are in their 90s.” Smith, a lifelong player and 10-year competitor, agreed. "It's social, but it's competition," she said. "Everyone enjoys doing this - that's why they keep coming.” Although luck is a big factor in cribbage, the best competitors have the ability to think ahead, and play the right cards at the right time. Competitive cribbage features teams of two - any gender mix is welcome - with teammates set up across the table from each other, like in bridge. Each player is dealt five cards, with each disposing a card into the dealer's crib. Fifty teams from 10 zones showed up for the games, allowing organizers to have a five-flight draw, picked at random but featuring one team from each zone. Each team played a roundrobin of nine matches - involving three games up to 121 - and total points were tabulated at the end. The teams with the top three point totals in each flight got medals. The gold medalists in each flight also competed in the championship round, a fourgame round-robin. Dunlap and Kimoto accumulated the most points, and won the tournament.

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

JanuaryINFORMATION 13, 2011 FALL COMMUNITY & REGISTRATION NIGHT

LIQUID GYM

SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE FALL SET #1 Fall Set #1 Mondays & Wednesdays September 9th – October 9th, 2013 Registration Fee: $38.00 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sea Otter 4:00 – 4:30 pm Level 1 4:30 - 5:00 pm Salamander

District of sparwooD Launches new BranD

At Sparwood Leisure Centre Thursday, September 5th 6:00 - 8:30 pm Come and find out what’s happening in your community. See programs of interest to people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to promote their organization, register for programs and show what they have to offer. It’s free! It’s one night! Everyone’s invited! Call Sparwood Community & Facility Services at: 250-425-0552 or email: recoffice@sparwood.ca to register your organization and book your table.

Classes begin Sept 3, 2013

GENTLE FIT:

Mon, Wed, & Fri, 8:30 - 9:30 am A low intensity class that is appropriate for individuals who would like a slower pace to gradually improve respiratory health, cardio vascular levels & general fitness. Perfect for those who have not participated in any aerobic activity for an extended period of time, are in a physiotherapy or rehabilitation program, or are just beginning an aquafit program.

Fall Set #1 Tuesdays & Thursdays September 10th – October 10th, 2013 Registration Fee: $38.00 AQUA FIT: 11:00 – 11:30 am Sea Otter Mon, Wed, & Fri, 10:00 - 11:00 am 11:30 - 12:00 pm Salamander Tuesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 pm 3:30 – 4:00 pm Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 This class is a medium / high intensity work-out combining a 4:00 – 4:30 pm Sunfish mixture of cardiovascular exercise, strength resistance training, and The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the 4:30 – 5:00 pm Crocodile, Whale Melcer. “This allows our brand to resonate with our most stretching. This class is a great choice for those wanting to tone, 5:00 – 5:30 pm Aquatots while gaining strength & physical fi tness. (child minding in tot pool launch of its new brand and identity. “We’re now important audience first — our own community.” Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15 pm for children 3 yrs + for morning class only). September 9th – December 4th, 2013 This class will ideally positioned to clearly and consistently share our Mondays & or Wednesdays encourage you to The initial results of the branding exercise include a new Registration Fee: $10.00 community’s story,” said Terry Melcer, The District of become familiar Program Fee: $50.00 or Active Living Pass with what your logo,program new taglines, a community website, professional Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer. A place for children to learn through play. A drop-off 3:30 – 4:30 pm Afterschool Swim Club Beginner body needs as for preschoolers to develop their five selves: social, emotional, – 5:30 pmmaterials, Afterschool Swim Club Advanced images, posters, 4:30 trade show ads, and other well as offer gross motor, fine motor, and intellectual development. a comfortable September 10th – October 10th, on 2013 Unlike many community brands, Sparwood’s brand has Registration Information: informational collateral, as well as recommendations non-judgmental Tuesdays & Thursdays e n v i r o n m e n not t . been developed primarily to increase tourism If your orchild was Your child will be enrolled in: how to implement the brand as the community moves Registration Fee: $80.00 The level of your born in: 4:00 – 5:00 pm Canadian Swim Patrol attract destination visitors. Rather, its brand development forward and begins to proactively share its story. flexibility is not a measure of who we are, but rather an 2011 “First Time Away” September 9th – October 7th, 2013 opportunity to unwind and see our true potential. This class is to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, demonstrate Mondays 2010 “Play and Learn” will give participants an opportunity to work with others as “We’re not intent on strictly developing as aFee: tourism Registration $38.00 a desire to continue to develop economic diversity, and they get to know and understand their own unique bodies. 2009 (or earlier) “Let’s Get Ready for School” 8:00 – 9:00 pm Adult Lessons Everyone is welcome! Drop in or Active Living Pass community,” says Melcer. “But we are intent on

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BC Ski Team put through their paces at Fernie camp Jodi Faith Concert & Fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 14 * 7:00 pm Trinity Pentecostal Tabernacle 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie Admission is by donation in support of Shekinah House

JODI FAITH: As a kid growing up in Alberta - no one ever told Jodi when she drank her first drink or smoked her first joint that she’d end up homeless... but almost accidentally, her life slowly descended into chaos and 20 years later she found herself fleeing from a husband who wanted to kill her... literally forced to get clean and sober and rebuild her life... Now an international recording artist and keynote speaker, Jodi Faith is a great example of “second chances” and “hope found” in Jesus name! The Shekinah House is a residential recovery home for women with addiction and life controlling behaviours.

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By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he BC Ski team was hard at work last week, training in Fernie for the upcoming season. The team arrived on Sunday, August 25 and left Monday, September 2. They spent time at Fernie Secondary School track being put through their paces by Johnny Crichton, head coach of the BC Team. The athletes, aged between 17 and 19, hail from Whistler Mountain Ski Club, Prince George Ski Team, Windermere Valley Ski Club, Revelstoke Ski Club, and two Fernie Ski Team members, Hallie McLachlan, 18, from Fernie and Patrick Carry, 18, from Calgary. Hallie said she always looks forward to the Fernie dry land camp because it gives her a chance to show off the town she grew up in to her fellow teammates. “This team gives us great opportunity to travel but I love being able to crash in my own bed after long workouts and training sessions,” she said. “Already this year we've been out to Oregon twice for on-snow training and did a lengthy stint in Whistler where I was able to

BC Ski Team athletes training last week.

improve upon a lot of personal bests in the gym including my first ever time cleaning a plate a side (total of about 135lbs) which was very exciting for me.

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“Hopefully I will continue this improvement and use it to propel me to a Nor Am Speed podium and maybe even a spot for the world juniors!”

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Amanda Leduc Author Reading Leduc describes her book as “...Life of Pi meets 50 Shades of Grey, with some of The Metamorphosis thrown in for good measure.” Find out more on Saturday September 7th at 7pm At the Fernie Heritage Library Call the Library at 250-423-4458 or check our website http://fernie.bclibrary.ca

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Fernie Library Reading Camp finishes the summer chapter

Caoimhe Heavey dressed for the astronomy and space exploration themed camp by wearing her star hat last week. By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

he Summer Book Camp at the Fernie library has finished for the season. ‘Up, up and away’ was the theme of the summer reading camps for ages six to 10-yearolds taken from the popular provincial Summer Reading Club program. “The camp program was a huge success with 137 children

participating this year,” said Emma Dressler, library director. “We had 43 kids show up for the first day so we immediately increased the number of staff involved with the program. We’ve had phenomenal feedback from parents. They are telling us the camp is keeping their kids reading over the summer. It’s wonderful to see kids so excited about books. They are not just reading; they are really excited about

Jenna, Holly, Sierra and Hannah used white paint on black paper to resemble the starry sky.

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checking out books to explore new topics.” One change the library made to the programming was to redesign the provincial summer reading club into a weekly activity-based reading camp. The change from a club to a camp resulted in a bit more of a commitment for the participants. Eighty per cent of the participants were from the Elk Valley and the rest were visitors. Kim Starchuck was

place September 4 and 5. Their After School programs have an art and drama theme. All the programming

the main facilitator leading the kids’ camp. Her qualifications as a teacher were another reason for the

program’s success. The library has launched their fall programs this week with registration taking

at the library is free. For more information, go to www.fernie. bclibrary.ca.

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Demo Derby a smashing good time

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

tart your engines and put your pedal to the metal. That was the theme and strategy to crush the competition at the Lions Demolition Derby on Sunday. Crowds were cheering, and laughing at the revving engines, spinning tires and smoking engines as the derby cars and trucks got more and more smashed. As damaged as the vehicles were, many continued to run even with the hoods and trunks smashed

and wheels bent.

At the end of each heat, the winners drove out of the ring while tow trucks and cranes lifted the losers away. Even with large cement blocks and a fence as barriers to protect the crowd-filled bleachers, one cement block was knocked out of place and dirt was flung into the crowd. Pieces of vehicles were picked up in between heats, including one of the side door protection bars. The announcer reminded drivers they would be automatically disqualified if they hit the door of another vehicle.

Sparwood Coal Miner Days Society is seeking... • New Board Members • Volunteers to organize events • Volunteers to help at events during Coal Miner Days If you’re interested in becoming a part of this exciting event please attend our meeting on Thursday, September 12 at 6 pm at Sparwood Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Renee by email at coalminerdays@hotmail.com

The Fernie Lions put on another grand demolition derby over the long weekend.

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Learning golf at school T

he popularity of golf as a sport is beginning to be reflected in schools across the country. Thanks to sportstudy programs offered in many schools and private colleges, young people can combine academics

with training in their favourite sport. Following the example of other sporting disciplines, special golfing programs offer a school schedule which includes a time slot for training sessions. Normally, students will

study academic subjects during the morning and practice their sport in the afternoon. During different classes, students learn the techniques of driving, game strategies, psychological aspects of the game, golfing etiquette, equipment and

Golf sport-study programs are offered in many academic establishments.

nutrition. Physical fitness is also an important part of the program. During the first two months of the school calendar, outdoor training sessions on a golf course allow students to put into practice the techniques they have learned. They can also evaluate their skills and their competitive instincts by participating in school tournaments. During the winter, training continues in a gymnasium or in an indoor golf training centre. Students can also continue to develop their abilities by using specialized equipment. It is also a time of year when the development of good physical fitness is essential. Bodybuilding and cardio sessions help prepare young golfers for a good start once spring arrives. And, the moment the nice weather arrives, the students will be happy to return to the golf course for the last few months of the program

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Golfers must always respect the dress code.

ven though the dress code can vary from one club to another, golfers should always wear a suitable outfit on the course. In some places, the dress code is fairly strict whereas other clubs are much more relaxed. Generally speaking,

men must wear a golf shirt with a collar, or a turtleneck, tucked into either slacks or Bermuda shorts. Tshirts, shorts, jogging pants or jeans are not allowed. The dress code also requires the wearing of socks which cover the ankle. As for women, they can

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wear a golf shirt with sleeves, with or without a collar, or a shirt without sleeves but with a collar. The wearing of skirtshorts, also called skorts, is accepted. The same rules apply for Bermudas, slacks and socks. Shoes with metal spikes were replaced several years ago by shoes with plastic spikes. These days, only shoes with soft spikes are accepted on golf courses. Golfers can wear caps but with the peak worn to the front. At most clubs the wearing of caps is forbidden inside the clubhouse. These rules apply on a daily basis as well as for tournaments, during which occasional golfers sometimes have the tendency of not conforming to the dress code. So, when organizing a tournament, copies of the club’s dress code should always be sent to participants. By purchasing golfing outfits in specialized shops or golf boutiques, you’re sure of conforming to the dress code.

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Lending a hand part of an amazing birthday race Birthday guests biked around town and solved clues as part of the Amazing Race themed party.

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g r o c e r y shopping day. Just when you think you’re all stocked up Shelby Cain and have a few meals in the fridge, your husband needs new deodorant. Desperately. So back you go, again. We pull in and I sit behind the wheel for just a split second. Take a slow breath. I have two girls, Four and Two. I get Four out first. It’s raining. I put up her hood and wish I had thought to bring my coat, brush my teeth, eat breakfast, as she promptly pulls it off. I grasp her hand and head around to get her sister. A car whizzes by. I pin Four to the side of the truck with my knee and pry Two from her seat. The rain drips down the back of my shirt. To the fast driver’s defence, since I’ve had children some sort of spacetime bubble has existed around them where everything everyone does is too fast, too loud, too something. OK. I tell the girls to hold hands and they don’t and Four is complaining about me pinning her against the truck. I apologize like I’m really surprised by this, but I can’t say I blame her. Who wants to be pinned to the side of a truck by a giant knee? As I scoop up Two and we run into the store I repeat a single prayer over and over in my head. Please God, let there be a car cart. No! My heart sinks. Maybe someone is just paying? No. The questions begin. “Mommy, where is our car cart? Who took it?” I try to explain the logistics of supply and demand. We’re walking. If I try to put Two in a regular cart while Four gets to walk, Two will lose it. I grab a basket and we head for the deodorant, which means there is no way to detour around the candy and stuffed animal display. I try to grab their attention with a big story about how we have to help Daddy; his fate is in our hands. Doesn’t matter. Their tiny hands are drawn to the plastic wrapped sugar like bees to honey and I swat them away while putting things back on the shelf. I grab deodorant, toss it in the basket and head into produce, because I’ve thought of four things I could grab now that MAY prevent another trip tomorrow. The girls are running and I’m ‘quietly yelling’ to stay with Mommy. I grab some stuff we may not need and herd them to the till. There are three car carts sitting poised in their spots, ready for the next lucky mother. And we’ll probably do it all again tomorrow.

Kids had to have their thinking caps on at Aurora Wannamaker’s party By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

here was an amazing race happening in Fernie last weekend. A new idea for a birthday party had kids going from location to location in the style of the ‘Amazing Race’. Kids showed up for Aurora Wannamaker’s tenth birthday party to find themselves heading out to mystery locations in Fernie. The kids were given a list of clues they must decipher to discover their next destination. At each location they had to complete a task before moving on to the next place. To start, they lent a helping hand to the library, organizing, sorting and re-shelving books before finding themselves riding a lap at the dirt jump park. Aurora’s older sister and friends were on site to help the sleuths solve the clues and assure they arrived safely by bikes to their next location. If you saw five or six groups of very focused children biking it is because they were on a mission. With prizes awaiting them at the finish line, you can bet they were honing their senses and dusting off any summer cobwebs just in time for school this week. Sources said they were also going to the post office, the new dog park area (or Barkside) and the duck pond. The Sparwood Public Library presents

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Marten Wheeler Project information session Teck is proposing an open pit mine expansion within Marten and Wheeler ridges, around 20 km northwest of Coal Mountain Operations and 5km east of Hosmer. The Marten Wheeler Project will use Coal Mountain Operations’ existing infrastructure and workforce, allowing Teck to retain approximately 330 jobs, contracting opportunities and reduce the area of disturbance. Teck staff will be available to discuss the proposed project at Hosmer Community Centre 7431 Sixth Ave, Hosmer Wednesday, September 11 at 4-8 p.m. Please join us to ask questions and find out more about this proposal

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Roller girls host Coal Miners Slaughter headed into the second half with a healthy lead. ACRG came into the second half strong and managed to increase their score a little against this high level team. In the end, the Belladonnas came out victorious 371 to ACRG 74. For the final bout ACRG came back to the track to play the Kanibelles. With the break and chance to refocus, ACRG were first to put points on the board and crept to the front with a small lead on the Kanibelles. In the end ACRG couldn’t quite get there, Kootenay Kanibelles were victorious 208 to ACRG 140.

By Abby Lewtas Avalanche City Roller Girls

valanche City Roller Girls (ACRG) hosted ‘Coal Miners Slaughter’ a three team, three game roller derby event in Sparwood on the weekend. On Saturday, in the first bout, ACRG, ranked 27 in Canada, took on the Red Deer Belladonnas, ranked tenth in Canada. The game was fast and physical with many penalties being issued to players on both teams. The Belladonnas racked up the points from the start and

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Despite not coming away with a win, this event was a huge success for the ACRG team. Proving that, in their second year, they have got what it takes to mix it with the best in Canada. The girls will now refocus for the final push to the East Kootenay Roller Derby Championships in just a few days time. ACRG will take on Invermere’s Killer Rollbots on Saturday, September 14 at 7 p.m. in Cranbrook. This will be the last chance for the season to support Fernie’s Roller Girls and tickets for the bout are for sale at Gear Hub.

Wildlife sightings this week

By Kathy Murray WildsafeBC Community Coordinator

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• Bear sightings reported in Mt. Fernie Provincial Park trails and campground and on Old Stumpy trail. Complying with local bylaws, keeping garbage locked up inside • Bears seen on Ponderosa Drive. between collection days, cleaning up fruit trees and managing all other • A grizzly sow and two cubs have wildlife attractants will result in a been seen by the golf course and cleaner and safer community for people there was a cougar sighting by the and wildlife. Visit www.wildsafebc.com for more campground. information on preventing human/ wildlife conflict. • A cougar killed a domestic cat.

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Big night for Jaffray raised country star

Dean Brody is nominated in seven categories. Photo submitted By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ountry singer Dean Brody, who originally hails from Jaffray, has a big night coming up – he is nominated in seven categories in this year’s

Canadian Country Music Association awards. For a second straight year, Nova Scotia-based Brody will go toe-to-toe with Gord Bamford, from Lacombe, Alta. Bamford has taken home hardware four of the last five years, so will be a tough contender to beat. Bamford’s Leaning on a Lonesome Song is up against Brody’s It’s Friday for single of the year and songwriter of the year. To confuse matters somewhat, Bamford’s album, Is It Friday Yet?, is nominated for album of the year. Brody’s Dirt, however, isn’t. Instead, he’s got a second single, Bob Marley, in the running for songwriter of the year. Both white-hatted vocalists were two of the frontrunners at 2012’s CCMAs, bested only by Johnny Reid and his eight nominations. This year, the Scottish-Canadian Reid has two. Brody, who was born in Smithers, and Bamford, are just a few of the 130 artists and groups up for the Canadian country music industry's most vaunted prizes, including veteran songbird Michelle Wright for female artist of the year, platinum recording artist Terri Clark for video of the year and Scotland-born Johnny Reid for fans' choice.

Autumn Hill were also announced as one of the performers for the show, which airs on Sunday, September 8. The pair will join Grammy-nominated Tennessee troupe the Band Perry and circuit veterans Emerson Drive, among other performers yet to be revealed. The CCMAs, which will conclude Country Music Week, will be held at Rexall Place in Edmonton — not far from the floods that devastated huge swaths of the area around Calgary. The ceremony will be broadcast on CBC-TV at 8 p.m. ET with encore performances later that night on Country Music Television. Brody is nominated for Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year ("It's Friday" featuring Great Big Sea), two nominations for Songwriter of the Year ("Bob Marley" and "It's Friday" featuring Great Big Sea), Country Music Program or Special of the Year (CMT Presents Dean Brody Live) and the CCMA Fans' Choice Award. Additionally, the video for his duet on Terri Clark's "I'm Movin' On" has been nominated for CMT Video of the Year.

Tim Williams brings the blues to Fernie K Submitted

icking off the 2013 to 2014 Arts Station concert series is perennial favourite Tim Williams. Imagine, if you can, a front porch where Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, Hula Hattie, Flaco Jimenez and Bob Marley meet often and discover just how much they have in common. Tim’s music would fit

right in. Williams is a blues-based singer / songwriter / multi – instrumentalist. He is a 40 year veteran of the ‘Roots’ music scene in North America, roots which stretch back to the coffee-house scene of his native California in the 1960s. Tim’s live solo shows are a trip down the river of North American music. Blues, ragtime, old-time country with

dashes of Mexican and Hawaiian influence, performed on a variety of string instruments. Settling in Canada in the 1970s, Tim is a studio musician, producer, and a performer in constant demand, having played in concert halls and clubs across the country, from Halifax to Vancouver Island and everywhere in-between. Check out w w w. c a y u s e m u s i c .

com for more of this eclectic performer. Tim Williams is performing at The Arts Station in Fernie, Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Arts Station, Carosella, Freshies and online at Eventbrite. Members: $15/ adults $10/youth; Non-Members: $20/ adults $14/youth (under 18).

Author brings miraculous story to Fernie Public Library

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manda Leduc, author of The Miracles of Ordinary Men, will be in Fernie for a reading and panel discussion of her debut novel at the Fernie Public Library on September 7, along with author Angie Abdou. A fantastical novel, The Miracles of Ordinary Men is about a man growing wings, a woman finding God in pain and fury, and a destiny that will show them both light in the most unlikely of places. The quests of the protagonists, Sam and BC & NARSA HD Certiﬁed

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n September 9, Axis Family Resources’ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Key Worker and Parent Support Program joins with programs all over the East Kootenay region and around the globe in celebrating International FASD Day. “On the ninth minute of the ninth hour of the ninth month, bells will ring to remind the community that women should not drink during the nine months of pregnancy,” says Amanda Casey, FASD Key Worker. In the East Kootenay, the Key Worker/Parent Support Program is hosting information sessions and events in several communities during the week of September 9. On Thursday, September 12 there will be an Information session at Bellies to Babies group in Fernie. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, is an umbrella term that describes the wide range of physical and cognitive

disabilities that occur in the fetus from consuming alcohol while pregnant. FASD is the leading cause of developmental and cognitive disabilities among children in North America. “People born with FASD need a lot of help and support throughout their entire lifespan, and yet it’s an issue no one wants to talk about,” says Amanda Casey, FASD Key Worker and Parent Support Facilitator for the East Kootenay. Every day approximately 1,000 babies are born in Canada. Approximately nine of those babies will be diagnosed with FASD. About half of the 1,000 babies were planned pregnancies, and about 30 to 40 per cent of women of childbearing age consume alcohol. FASD is non-discriminatory; it knows no race, gender, or social status. There is no known safe amount of alcohol to consume while pregnant. However it’s important for everyone to remember that about half of pregnancies are unplanned, and often aren’t discovered until two

to three months gestation. “The fact is that a lot of people simply don’t know they are pregnant until two to three months into the pregnancy, sometimes even longer. There are TV shows about it, it happens! A conscious choice isn’t being made to disable their child. Stigmatizing and shutting

these people out is not helping matters in the slightest,” says Amanda. While not curable, FASD is preventable. The FASD Key Worker/Parent Support team urges all community members to support women in not drinking during pregnancy and to join

in celebrating FASD Awareness Day. For information on how you can help raise awareness in your community or how you can join in celebrating with us, please contact Amanda Casey and Val Markin at 250-489-4074, extension 227.

Elk Valley A&W restaurants raise over $1,000 for MS research By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

&W restaurants in the Elk Valley raised over $1,000 in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada with the fifth annual Cruisin’ for a Cause day. A&W restaurants across Canada, including Sparwood and Fernie, helped raise funds through the sale of cut-outs, customer contributions, and donations of $1 from every Teen Burger sold on August 22. Fernie A&W raised $495.92 while the Sparwood restaurant raised $634.90 in support of the

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and its programs that benefit Canadians touched by the disease. In total, Cruisin’ for a Cause has raised more than $5 million nationwide over the past five years to help those living with MS in communities across the country. Canada has one of the highest incidence rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. Multiple sclerosis is the most common neurological disease of young adults in Canada and affects more than 100,000 Canadians - with women three times more likely to develop MS than men.

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Dylan Siggers (below) of Fernie won the over 19 Men’s Citizen category with a time of 3 minutes and 18 seconds. Elite racers from across BC competed in Sunday’s final BC Cup Race Series at the Fernie Alpine Resort as the hill closed for the summer season last Sunday. Photos by T. Hynd

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ernie Alpine Resort wrapped up its summer season by proudly hosting the Fernie Legendary Summer BC Cup Race over the long weekend. It was the final of the BC Cup Downhill Race Series plus a sanctioned Alberta Cup race. Berny Jacques took the Elite Women’s podium and Chris Kovarik won the Men’s Elite category. Dylan Siggers of Fernie won the over 19 (to 29) Men’s Citizen category. The course was the highlight of many of the racers’ day with many commenting it was the hardest course of the entire race series. The top was very steep with roots and soft dirt on the corners making it easy to crash but also made for softer landings. The lower section was faster. It was a brand new course,

which followed a combination of trails including Bicycle Thief, the new steep connector trail called the Canadian, Canada Cup Downhill, Deer Trail and Rumplestumpskin. Ross Rosengrave designed the course

and built it with the help of FAR employees like Aidan Jones. The resort team worked closely with SE Racing and Cycling BC to put on a great event for competitors and spectators. For final results, check www.thefreepress.ca.

Event: Low Net 0-23: No players 24-29: Kathy Pachara 30-35: Eileen Thrun 36+: Donna Clark and Heather Boyd Skins: Kathy Pachara, Eileen Thrun, Beth Field (2), Heather Boyd Attendance draw winners: Park Place - Donna Miller, Overwaitea - Danielle Kiedyk, Vitality Body and Mind - Beth Field.

here were no deuces on the course on Tuesday adding to future deuce pots. There were 13 ladies that made it out to enjoy a beautiful day on the Fernie Golf and County Club course and we hope everyone had fun. In addition, it was a big week for our ladies on the road as The East Kootenay Amateur Team Challenge was also played on Tuesday. An event held annually brings 12 golf clubs together to compete for low gross and low net prizes. Our eight member team composed of Aysha Haines, Marilyn Bruschetta, Sue Boyd, Pat Moore, Patti Kuntz, Jill Snell, Danielle Kiedyk and Ursula Schroeder put in a respectable round and tied for second place with the Radium Resort team (by 1/2 stroke) behind the Low Net winners from Kimberly. The Cranbrook team won Low Gross by two strokes over the Creston team. The Ladies Pro-Am scheduled for September 9, to be played at the Radium Resort Course will be the last big away tournament of the year. Following shortly after that will be the Tuesday Fernie Ladies Golf season closer, scheduled to be a fun evening closing, including dinner that will be held September 17. More details will follow but save the date as we hope to see many of the ladies that played this season out for an evening of golf and friendship. Special thanks goes out to Ray and his grounds crew for keeping our course in the most amazing playing conditions. As always a special thanks also goes out to the Ladies’ Day sponsors including: Park Place, Investor’s Group, Fernie Chiropractic, The Best Western, Odyssey/Investia, Overwaitea, The Tipple, Vitality Body and Mind and Freshies. Some fun news for anyone involved in Golf Fore the Cure (or maybe to entice you to be involved next year), across Canada Golf Fore the Cure raised 4.5 million dollars for breast cancer research! We did a great job, locally we raising almost $8,000. Great work teams! We look forward to having many of you out on the course next week. Remember you do not need to play in one of the organized tee times to play in the event or be eligible for the attendance draws. All you need to do is: have a Tuesday tee time, sign in and pay for the event in the pro-shop and complete your scoring in the binder located in the ladies’ locker room. Event winners are determined from the binder details after 9 p.m. on Tuesday nights or when the pro-shop closes (whichever is earlier).

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According to the 2011 East Kootenay Adolescent Drug Use Survey, 30% of youth surveyed reported using marijuana in their lifetime. Next to alcohol, marijuana is the second most used substance for East Kootenay adolescents. Regardless of the substance used in adolescents, the introduction of a drug to a developing brain and body is of concern. CBC news reported Dr. Didier Jutras-Aswad’s recent findings on marijuana in adolescence. His findings reveal marijuana’s potential influence on brain development, particularly so for areas responsible for learning and memory.

Being aware of marijuana’s impact on development is beneficial for parents, professionals and adolescents. As with any substance, introducing marijuana during crucial times of development poses risks for future functioning. The use of honest reliable information will hopefully encourage the reduction, or elimination, of harmful substance use in adolescents. In turn, encourage healthy development and responsible use in adulthood. Information obtained from CBC News (August 28, 2013). Marijuana more risky for teens than previously thought. Retrieved from: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/08/28/bcmarijuana-teens-mental-health.html East Kootenay Addiction Services Society has sponsored this column. The intent of this column is to provide information and to encourage healthy choices. Free, confidential services are available to anyone dealing with their own or someone else’s substance addiction or misuse. For more information contact 250-423-4423, 1-800-644-6144 or visit www.ekass.com

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away and just have people come in,” says Thorlakson on his hopes to change the image of the practice. “I think if people could experience and know what this is about, then they would get rid of those inhibitions that are preventing them from the potential to have great health and a great life. That’s why I offer free consultations and say, ‘hey, come and talk to me.’ I’ve done this with my wife and I’ve done this with my kids and seen the results.” Dr. Thorlakson graduated in 2009, in Atlanta, then practised in Calgary for three years in a large pediatric and pregnancy practice, where he was able to hone his skills working on the health of children, before moving to Fernie. “It’s a special interest area of mine,” says Thorlakson, “Having three young kids of my own. My oldest is seven now and it’s incredible to see the difference of how he has grown up versus how I grew up. When I had ear infections, I took antibiotics, which is why I got four ear infections a year for years, and why I then developed asthma. It wasn’t until I discovered chiropractic that my health recovered in a big way. Now I get to see that my kids are actually growing up healthy, they’re not going to have to go through that recovery process.” “My previous life experiences led me to chiropractic,” says Thorlakson, who started as a mechanic and then studied environmental science. “The mechanical industry taught me about motion and symmetry, and the environmental component taught me that in an ecosystem, if you mess something up over here, then something gets messed up over there - there’s a connection. When I learned about chiropractic I put the two together and said, ‘well this is a mechanical structure and it houses an ecosystem.’ It was a perfect mix between my career choices of the past.” Thorlakson started his Fernie practice in February of this year. “My intention was always to come to Fernie,” says Thorlakson. “I’ve been coming here for 14 years and I have 13 family members in town. That was probably the biggest influence, then I came here and saw the natural beauty. I love mountain biking, skiing, and getting out and doing the stuff that’s available here. And I love it, not just for the natural beauty, but for the people - there’s a beautiful community here. Dr. Thorlakson practises from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday in Elkford and various hours Tuesday through Saturday in Fernie.

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Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 The Fernie Museum is looking to collect china teacups, saucers, plates & serving dishes to use for the upcoming Heritage Teas being held Sat., Sept. 28 as part of our official opening festivities. We are also looking for any silver flatware we could use during this event. We are hoping to amass a collection to serve between 150-200 so any donation large or small would be appreciated. For more information please contact the Fernie Museum at 250-423-7016 or email: history@ferniemuseum.com.

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Welcome to the 11th Biennial National Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition

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Region Mine Rescue Competition Eleventh

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

11th Biennial National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition SURFACE 2013 BC

Teck Highland Valley Copper Teck Coal Mountain Operations

Logan Lake Sparwood

Alta

Syncrude Canada Ltd. Team 502 Shell Albian Sands

Fort McMurray Fort McMurray

Sask

Cameco Key Lake Mosaic Potash Belle Plaine

Saskatoon Regina

NWT

Dominion Diamond Ekati

Yellowknife

USA

Rawhide Peabody Powder River Thunder Basin Coal

Gillette, Wyoming Gillette, Wyoming

Biennial. Mine Rescue training and competition has been a part of this Valley since 1910 and has had a tremendous impact on our community and the families that live here. A tremendous amount of time goes into training before competitions and without the cooperation of individual team members and the support of

UNDERGROUND 2013

family the teams wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be as successful as they are.

Nystar Myra Falls New Gold New Afton

Campbell River Kamloops

Alta

Grande Cache Coal

Grande Cache

Sask

Cameco McArthur River Mosaic Potash Colonsay

Saskatoon Colonsay

Man

Hudbay Flin Flon #1 Hudbay Flin Flon #2

Flin Flon Flin Flon

NWT

Diavik Diamond Mines Dominion Diamond Ekati

Yellowknife Yellowknife

Fernie is proud to host once again the Provincial and Territorial Surface and Underground Mine Rescue winners from Western Canada, Yukon and Northwest Territories/Nunavut as well as the winning surface and underground teams from the Northwestern United States. Good Luck to all Competitors. And to everyone, I hope you enjoy your stay in Fernie and make time to check out some of our unique shops and restaurants. Mary Giuliano Mayor

Good luck to all the competitors at the 11th Biennial National Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition.

Welcome to Fernie!

Ph: 250-423-6817 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie

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Safety Is At Our Core Good luck to the Coal Mountain Operations surface mine rescue team in the 2013 Western Regional Mine Rescue competition. 2013 Coal Mountain Surface Mine Rescue – Six Person Team

Captain: Scott Cook Vice Captain: Scott Shatalow Team: Ryan Gallinger, Craig Wood, Shawn Erick, Josh Gallinger – first aid Coach: Jon Gale

Congratulations to the 2013 Coal Mountain Operations’ surface mine rescue team for becoming the first Coal Mountain team to reach the Western Regional Mine Rescue competition. At Teck, our goal is everyone going home safe and healthy every day, and we are proud of the skill and commitment of our mine rescue teams. We encourage everyone in the Elk Valley to visit the Western Regional Mine Rescue competition to find out more about mine rescue and to support our local team from Coal Mountain Operations. Friday, September 6 Underground Competition at Fernie Memorial Arena 991 6th Avenue, Fernie 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday, September 7 Surface Competition at Max Turyk Centre, 44 Mt Washburn Street, Fernie 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Watch the best underground mine rescue teams in Western Canada and the United States demonstrating their skill.

Watch the best surface mine rescue teams in Western Canada and the United States demonstrating their skill.

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The Ghostrider

A ghostly shadow stands over the city of Fernie…do you believe in curses?

t is said that William Fernie on one of his prospecting trips noticed an Indian Chief’s daughter wearing a necklace of shining black stones. Knowing that these stones were coal, he asked about their source. The

Chief agreed to show Fernie the location of the coal on the condition that he would marry the daughter. After learning the location of the coal deposits, Fernie backed out of the deal. Angered by this the Chief cast a curse on the valley—it would suffer from fire, flood and famine. The legend of the curse has been around for a long time [From District Ledger, 9/12/1908] “We have been requested to say that William Fernie denies the little after dinner stunt about him and the Indian maiden. We are glad Mr. Fernie does deny it for the future safety of our city.” Just to be sure on August 15, 1964, at the City’s request, members of the Ktunaxa Nation, headed by Chief Ambrose Gravelle, assembled in

Fernie for the ceremonial lifting of the Fernie Curse. Mayor James White made amends by smoking the “Pipe of Peace”. The roots of the Ghostrider legend may be in the Ktunaxa tradition of avoiding the Elk Valley and considering it a “bad place”. Early Ktunaxa legends told of a squirrel and his wife who controlled the pass, letting trails become overgrown and impassable.

Finding the Ghostrider Look upriver (north) in the Elk River valley from anywhere in Fernie offering a clear upriver view. There, in the distance, you can see Mt. Hosmer and, on the mountain’s fractured face, the Ghostrider. Look for the shadow from late May until the end of September. Optimum viewing time: 6PM to 9PM.

to all our area teams from the staff and management at

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General Schedule of Events:

the competitions will be held over three days: Thursday, September 5, 2013 • Fernie Community Centre - 901 – 6th Avenue / Highway #3 • Fernie Curling Club – 961 Hwy #3 • Underground Coaches and Captain’s Meeting • Surface Coaches and Captain’s Meeting

5:00pm 5:00pm

• All Judges and Guides (if at all possible) will be available for a meeting & briefing

5:00pm

• Fernie Community Centre Registration and a Casual Social

Friday, September 6, 2013

5:00 – 8:00pm

Underground Mine Rescue tasks conducted 7:00am – 3:30pm

• Fernie Memorial Arena – 991- 6th Avenue / Hwy #3

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Surface Mine Rescue Tasks conducted 7:00am – 4:30pm

• Max Turyk School Site – 44 Mt. Washburn Street

Saturday, September 7, 2013 • Max Turyk School Site – 44 Mt. Washburn Street • Fernie Memorial Arena – 991- 6th Avenue / Hwy #3

Underground Technician Competition Banquet/Presentations 6:00 – 11:00pm

Good luck to all the teams competing at the Mine Rescue Competition...

All photos submitted by Patick Spohr

The Coal of the Wild.

Mayor McKerracher, Council and the District of Elkford Staff would like to congratulate all participants of the 11th Biennial National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition!

Good luck!

672 2 Ave, Fernie 250-423-6615 www.givershirts.com

with a special shout out to Elk Valley’s own Teck Coal Mountain Operations Surface Team!

We think Santa’s coal stash for all those who have been naughty comes from the Elk Valley.

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Previous competition winners

A warm welcome from the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and business community

elcome from Fernie, B.C., location of the 2013 Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition which is taking place in our beautiful Rocky Mountain City. Located in the southeast corner of British Columbia in the Rocky Mountains, Fernie enjoys a small town atmosphere with approximately 5,000 residents that nearly triples in size from seasonal increases. Our summer recreational activities include an 18-hole championship golf course, endless hiking and mountain biking opportunities, as well as white water rafting, kayaking, and world-class fly-fishing. The Elk River, which winds its way through Fernie, is a proven hot spot for fishing; teaming with cutthroat, rainbow, Dolly Varden and whitefish species. Kokanee salmon and bass are also prevalent in the surrounding area. Fernie Alpine Resort offers incredible hiking and mountain biking and is also well known for its incredible powder ski conditions in the winter. Other popular winter activities include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, cat skiing and many more. Fernie also has a unique Heritage component. Many of our downtown buildings reflect this heritage, as they are brick and stone structures, constructed after the turn of the century. Our colourful history has many legends, curses, and stories of fires and floods.

We are extremely proud of our city and the dazzling scenery surrounding it! We are also honoured to welcome all of the Mine Rescue Competition participants to our doorstep. Fernie is pleased to host this event that so vividly showcases our heritage in the mining industry. We also recognize the hard work and dedication of those involved in emergency response and mine rescue, and support the promotion of safety and awareness in the mining industry and the Elk Valley region. While you are in the area, be sure to take some time for a leisurely stroll along Fernie’s historical downtown, or on one of the many trail systems that meander in and around the city. During your stay in Fernie, plan to visit some of our unique businesses and fine restaurants. Most importantly, enjoy your stay in Fernie and come back and visit us some time soon. For more information on what to see and do while you’re in Fernie, please stop by the Downtown Visitor Centre located at the Fernie Museum at 2nd Ave. and 4th St. or the Highway 3 location. Best Wishes and Good Luck to all participants in this year’s Mine Rescue Competition. Sarah Parry Fernie Chamber of Commerce

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Surface Overall Winners

Underground Overall Winners

Syncrude Canada,

Echo Bay Mines,

Alberta 1995

Obed Mountain Coal Limited,

North West Territories Cominco Sullivan Mine,

Saskatchewan 1997

IMC Kalium Canada Limited,

British Columbia Eskay Creek Mine,

Saskatchewan 1999

Team 402 Syncrude Canada Limited,

British Columbia Cominco Polaris Mine,

Alberta 2001

Highland Valley Copper,

North West Territories Boliden Westmin Mine,

British Columbia 2003

Highland Valley Copper,

British Columbia Miramar Con/Giant Mines Ltd.,

British Columbia 2005

Highland Valley Copper,

North West Territories NVI Myra Falls Operations,

British Columbia 2007

Fording River Operations,

British Columbia Mosaic Colonsay Potash Mine,

British Columbia 2009

Highland Valley Copper,

Saskatchewan Diavik Diamond Mines Inc,

British Columbia 2011

Teck Coal - Elkview Operations,

North West Territories Diavik Diamond Mines Inc.

British Columbia

North WestTerritories

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The staff at New Gold would like to wish our New Afton Mine Rescue Team all the best in the 2013 National Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition We are proud of the hard work and dedication displayed by our members of the emergency response teams. At New Gold, we understand the importance of working safely and strive to offer continuous safety improvements on our sites. We are committed to contributing to sustainable development wherever we operate by acting ethically and with integrity, by working safely, and taking responsibility for the impacts of our decisions and actions on communities and the environment. We consistently apply this approach through the mine life cycle from early exploration, development operation, to decommissioning and mine closure.

Our sustainability reports, policies and initiatives can be found at

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Description of Competition Tasks Rope Task

This activity requires the mine rescue team members to test their skills at rigging, rope handling and problem solving. Six team members will be required to participate in this activity. Two team members should come wearing full fall arrest harness and all team members should be wearing the required personal protective equipment for a field task.

Fire Task

Firefighting task will utilize props and actual fires to test the competencies of the mine rescue teams. The fires will be set at a level which will require the use of fire-proof coveralls and possibly full turn-out gear.

First Aid Task

Smoke Task

This is a field problem and it features a series of activities designed to test the team’s competencies to function in limited visibility conditions. This task is performed in simulated low visibility conditions. The team members will be wearing self-contained Breathing Apparatus (BA), while conducting this task or series of activities.

This task is a combination from four other tasks (Rope, Smoke, Practical Skills and Extrication) Teams will be required to display their competencies when responding to an accident scene, treat casualties and manage the situation. This task utilizes Standard St. John Ambulance and Red Cross protocols.

Written Exam

Donning Bench and Mine Problem

The written exam tests the team’s and the spare’s general knowledge with regards to emergency preparedness and response, equipment, principles and procedures. Only six team member’s scores will count unless the spare is designated as a replacement for one of the regular team members for this task.

Skills Task

Practical skills also known as the Practical Bench is a task or series of tasks designed to test general competencies regarding mine rescue procedures or equipment. During the Practical Skills competencies, the entire team plus the spare may be involved. The Practical skills test may include rope work, knots, gas detection, extrication, filter-style self rescuers, equipment maintenance or any number of tasks associated with emergency preparedness and response as covered in the Mine Rescue Manuals.

Welcome all to the 11th annual Mine Rescue Competition. Good luck to all the participants. From Pierre, Kristine, and the staﬀ at Timmies in Fernie.

This task mirrors what a team would do to rescue trapped or injured miners at a real mine. After getting the call the team will go to the donning bench to test their breathing apparatus to ensure it works. While they do this the coordinator will gather all the available data so that the team may be properly briefed. After the briefing the team will advance into the mine taking care of any gas, smoke, falls of ground or water problems that may occur as they work towards rescuing the miners and securing the mine.

The Bench Technician Task

When a team goes into harm’s way the last thing they need is to be wearing a faulty C.C.B.A (Closed Circuit Breathing Apparatus). While all mine rescue teams have knowledge of their breathing apparatus it requires the services of a highly skilled and knowledgeable person to maintain it at 100 per cent efficiency. This task tests the technicians’ ability to trouble shoot and assemble the units so that they are fit for service.

All photos submitted by Patrick Spohr

United Steelworkers Local 7884 is proud of all the Mine Rescue Competitors and wishes them luck during the competitions. All Mine Rescue Teams are given our utmost respect and appreciation for all the hard work, and sometimes emotional work, they do for us. They are a vital asset to have on the mine site and for that they are greatly appreciated.

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Cameco Key Lake Mine

Top row (L to R): Chase Muirhead, Phil Bergbusch, Dustin Buffin, Nathan Lidguerre Bottom row (L to R): Camille Pouteaux, Russell Edwards Missing: Shawn Opekokew

Location: 570 kilometres north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Ownership: 83% Cameco, 17% AREVA Resources Canada Inc. Annual milling capacity: 18.7 million pounds U3O8 2011 production: (McArthur River Mine – Key Lake Mill) 19.98 million pounds U3O8 (Cameco’s share 13.95 million pounds U3O8) Product: U3O8, is transferred to the Blind River or Port Hope conversion facilities for processing into UO2 or UF6 for use at worldwide nuclear facilities for production of power, fulfilling fuel and electricity needs throughout the world. History: Dedicated to open pit uranium mining from 1983 through the 1990s. In 2000 began milling ore from McArthur River. Employment: 413 Cameco employees, 300 long-term contract employees

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Cameco McArthur River

(L to R):Ken Worobec (coach), Garrett Nagy, Trent Hamilton, Matt Herbers, Glen Struik (coordinator), Darren Woods (vice-captain), Todd Diederichs, Corey Simonson (captain).

The McArthur River operation is Cameco’s flagship uranium producer and is the source of about 15 per cent of the world’s primary supply of uranium. The McArthur River operation is a uranium mining facility located in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan about 630 km north of Saskatoon. The closest community with road access is Pinehouse, 300 km to the south. Ore mined at the McArthur River operation is ground into slurry on site and trucked 80 kilometres south to Cameco’s Key Lake mill for processing. Since production began in 1999 to the end of 2012, the McArthur River operation has produced 230.5 million pounds of U3O8. Current reserves are estimated at 378.9 million pounds, grading at 16.4 per cent. Despite the challenges of mining high grade ore located adjacent to water-bearing sandstone under pressure, the McArthur River operation has been able to safely produce above its nominal capacity of 18.7 million pounds annually. The McArthur River operation has done this while exhibiting strong performance in conventional safety and radiation control, thereby keeping workers safe and healthy. The operation’s environmental performance has also seen continuous improvement.

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History of the Fernie Mine Rescue Competition

s long as there has been mining, there has been the need for mine rescue. As society’s appetite for goods and services grew in the last half of the nineteenth century, miners everywhere were required to work deeper, faster and harder—sometimes pushing beyond the limits of available technology. The mines that opened in the Crowsnest at the end of the nineteenth century were certainly part of this. Early mine rescue techniques; training and equipment were limited, and relatively ineffective. An example of early equipment was the hood and hose. The hood, worn over the head, provided protection from the smoke while the hose, connected to the hood and strapped to the wearer’s leg, accessed fresher air on the floor. It was better than nothing, but not much. Another approach developed simultaneously with the hood and hose was selfcontained breathing apparatus. The first truly self-contained apparatus was first available in the 1860s. It consisted of an airtight bag filled with fresh air that was worn on the back and connected by a tube to the mouth. Of limited and uncertain duration, it did free the user from being tied to a hose. In 1909, after a series of gas outbursts at the Carbonado Colliery at Morrissey and an explosion at the Extension mine on Vancouver Island, the British Columbia Mines Act was re-written. The new law required, among other things, that every coal mine be equipped with self contained oxygen breathing apparatus. It also mandated that central supply stations for the training of rescue corps be established and maintained by the government. This marked the beginning of formalized mine rescue in British Columbia.

The Elk Valley station was established at Hosmer - roughly half way between the mines at Coal Creek and those at Michel - in the fall of 1910. A team was soon trained in the use of the new mine rescue breathing apparatus. It was not long before the training of the Hosmer mine rescue team was called upon. An explosion at the Bellevue mine in Alberta in early December 1910 killed many miners and trapped many more. With no mine rescue team of its own, the Bellevue mine called upon the assistance of the Hosmer crew. Lives were saved that day by the use of the more efficient breathing equipment. However, one of the dead was a member of the rescue team from Hosmer. In his Annual Report for 1910, the Chief Mines Inspector recorded that Fred Alderson of Hosmer, BC, holder of a British Columbia First-class Certificate of Competency, was one among the first to rush to the rescue of the entombed miners at Bellevue, and after saving life succumbed to the deadly gases himself. By 1913, the Hosmer Station had been closed and a new one established in Fernie. Its first year was a busy one for the Fernie Station. Of the 102 miners issued certificates of competency in 1913, seventy-three were trained at Fernie. Competitions have always been a part of mine rescue. The chance to practice and showcase skills is only a part of competition; more importantly, the teams get to know and learn from each other. This knowledge pays dividends when their skills are required in a real rescue situation. The earliest well-documented demonstration of mine rescue was held at Forbes Field at Pittsburgh on October 30 and 31, 1911. The task of the team was to enter the test mine, find and remove three injured miners for treatment. In British Columbia, the Annual Reports of the Department of Mines mention first aid competitions held at various locations in the teens – the first in Fernie was held on July 1st, 1915 on the grounds of today’s city hall. The first mine rescue competition in the Crowsnest area was held in Coleman, Alberta on Dominion Day 1916. The Fernie Free Press reported: A large number of Fernie

citizens were conveyed by special train to Coleman on Dominion Day, where a field day of sports was held and a most enjoyable day was spent at the enterprising Alberta town. The principle events on this occasion were the competitions in mine rescue work and first aid under the auspices of St. John’s Ambulance Association. Teams from Lethbridge, Coalhurst, Bellevue, Hillcrest, Coleman, Carbondale, Michel and Coal Creek were entered in these events, some of the camps sending two or three teams. The Coal Creek team, captained by John Bell and consisting in addition thereto of Dennis Techan, Thomas Wilson, Edward Caulfield and J. McCourt, carried off first honors by a wide margin in the mine rescue competition. The demonstration by the Coal Creek boys was superb and they were highly commended by experts in mine rescue apparatus and efficiency who were present at the Coleman celebration from several American centers’, as well as those from B.C. and Alberta points. Fernie hosted its first competition on Labour Day the next year, although it wasn’t until the formation of the East Kootenay Mine Safety Association in 1919 that competitions became more widespread and regular. The rescue team from Fernie also competed outside the local area. At an international event held at Nanaimo in 1919, it placed third, surpassed only by two teams from the United States. The reputation of local mine rescue teams continued to grow. During the mid 1920s, the team from Coal Creek won the East Kootenay competition four times and the Vancouver Island competition three times. That reputation was sustained over

the years and was a source of great local pride. Fernie teams captained by Joe Haile won many prizes in the thirties. The fiftieth annual report of the Crowsnest Pass Coal Company in 1946 featured a photograph of the Elk River Colliery (Coal Creek) Mine Rescue team. In 1967, the Michel Colliery team captained by Fernie’s Bill Milburn won the East Kootenay competition. At Trail in June, the Michel team went on to capture the provincial crown and, at the first national competition ever to be held, became Canada’s champion in the country’s centennial year.

“Competitions have always been a part of mine rescue. The chance to practice and showcase skills is only a part of competition; more importantly, the teams get to know and learn from each other. This knowledge pays dividends when their skills are required in a real rescue situation.” Building from an idea suggested in 1991, in 1993 Fernie hosted the first Fernie Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition to promote the mining industry, the safety in the industry and the area as well. Originally planned as an invitation only competition, it changed to the winners only of the Provincial Mine Rescue Competitions for the current year and previous year, in their respective province or state, would be eligible to attend. The Fernie Competition was further enhanced by Westray

Commissioner Justice K. Richards’ recommendation that… ”Mine Rescue Competitions, long a fixture in the underground mining industry, provide a valuable training incentive for miners. These competitions should be continued.” As a result of those comments the Chief Inspectors of Mines agreed that Canada should be divided into regions to deal with issues related to emergency preparedness and response. The NWRMRC (National Western Region Mine Rescue Committee) and the City of Fernie partner to ensure the Fernie Mine Rescue Competition tests the emergency preparedness and response capabilities rescue teams from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon and the northwestern United States. The City of Fernie and its mine rescue committee are responsible for sponsoring and organizing the competition, while the NWRMRC is responsible for organizing the tasks. The competition is designed to recognize, showcase and celebrate the work and dedication of those involved in emergency response and mine rescue. Held every other September since then, underground and surface mine rescue teams from the western Canadian provinces and territories as well as the western states gather in Fernie to compete. The competitions renew and reinforce the bonds established by their predecessors. More formally the areas represented are part of a disaster response plan designed to provide mutual assistance when required. As in 1910, the example set by the Hosmer team has continued borders are ignored when the need is there.

All photos provided by the Fernie Museum

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Diavik Diamond Mine

New Afton

The Diavik Diamond Mine is located in the Northwest Territories (NWT), 300 kilometers northeast of Yellowknife on East Island in Lac de Gras, 220 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. The mine, a joint venture of Rio Tinto and Dominion Diamond Corporation, includes three diamond bearing ore bodies known as kimberlite pipes. In 2012, open pit mining concluded and Diavik completed its transition to an all underground mine. Located on the subarctic tundra, Diavik utilizes both aircraft and ice road transport for its re-supply requirements.

(L to R): Captain Ed Jolliffe (Bench Technician), Captain Jared Moe (Member), Kris Edwards (ViceCaptain), Dustin Coxon (Captain), Lieutenant Chris O’Hara (Member), Mike Birtwistle (Spare), Ahsan Chaudhary (Coordinator), Lieutenant Calvin Fedechko (Member) and Fire & Mine Rescue Chief Mike Owens (Coach)

The underground mine rescue competition team qualified for the 2013 Western Regional Competition by placing first at the 2012 NWT Mine rescue competition in Yellowknife. Diavik Mine Rescue teams have won the National Western Regional Underground Competition Overall Championship consecutively in 2009 and 2011. Diavik was one of two teams that represented Canada at the 8th International Mine Rescue Contest in Donetsk Ukraine in 2012. The competition consisted of 26 teams from 13 countries and was organized by the Ukraine Mine Rescue Military. Our 2013 underground team for the National Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition in Fernie is; Alex Clinton (Coordinator), Nathan Pitre (Captain), Chris Auld (#2), Corey Hancock (#3), Craig Archibald (#4), Brent Karstad (Vice-Captain), Andrew Furlong (#7), John Arnold (Coach).

New Afton Fire & Mine Rescue is comprised of approximately 50 members including four Captains and four Lieutenants. Members are divided into four Platoons which align with their shift schedules. Each member is trained in Underground Mine Rescue, Surface Structural Firefighting, Auto Extrication, First Aid, Rope Rescue, Confined Space Training as well as a number of other proficiencies. The New Afton copper-gold mine is located approximately 350 kilometres northeast of Vancouver in the south-central interior of British Columbia. New Afton occupies the site of the historic Afton Mine, a previous operation of Teck Resources Limited, and includes an underground block cave, gyratory crusher & conveying system, the old pit, a new concentrator and new tailings facility. The New Afton deposit extends to the southwest from immediately beneath the Afton Mine open pit. New Afton began production in June 2012 and began commercial production ahead of schedule in July 2012. The underground operation is expected to produce, on average, 85,000 ounces of gold and 75 million pounds of copper per year over a 14-year mine life. The New Afton Mine employs approximately 500 full-time personnel.

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Coal Mountain

Highland Valley Copper

Top row (L to R): Jon Gale- Coach, Scott Cook- Captain, Ryan Gallinger- #3, Shawn Erick-#5, Wade Robins- Spare. Bottom row (L to R): Scott Shatalow-Vice Captain, Craig Wood- #4, Josh Gallinger- First Aid

Top row (L to R): Gerry Wong (Coach), Neal Rideout (V. Capt), Dave Potter, Sean Davies, Steve Hippisley ( Assist. Coach) Bottom row (L to R): Saxon Peters, Dale Konowalchuk (Capt), Robert Rudkowsky, Chris Fortier

Teck Coal Mountain Operations Mine Rescue team have four long time members; Scott Cook, Ryan Gallinger, Scott Shatalow and Craig Wood. Captain Scott Cook has been named Best Captain in numerous competitions. First time Vice Captain Scott Shatalow has won many awards in the Written portion of the competition. Ryan Gallinger previously served as Vice Captain in zone and provincial competitions. He serves as Captain for his crew team at work and has received recognition in the Written and Best Captain categories. Veteran member Craig Wood is a wealth of knowledge and skill in rope work and advanced first aid. He is also a Search and Rescue member in his community.

The Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Mine Rescue team are members of the regular Emergency Response Team (ERT) program at the site. To participate on the competition team, every year any qualified ERT member willing, must qualify through a vigorous personal tryout. The competition team is made up of the ones that scored within the top seven marks. The HVC tryouts are designed so that the only advantage that a previous member has is their experience, but they can easily not make the current team if they are not prepared or weak on their practical skills and knowledge.

Highlights for this team; 2nd place in the 2012 zone competition, 1st place in the 2013 zone competition – earning their spot to compete at the Provincials in Revelstoke for two years in a row. Two more highlights for this team was winning the Maurice Boisse Memorial Trophy for Best in Bench at the 2013 Provincial competition and having the opportunity to compete in this National Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition.

The particular members of the 2013 team have been together since last year and were successful at the both the 2012 and 2013 B.C. North Central South Zone and Provincial Mine Rescue Competitions.

This years HVC Team are employees from various departments across the mine site: Mine Maintenance, Mine Operations, Mill Operations and Mill Maintenance.

FERNIE

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2 locations operated by the Fernie Chamber of Commerce

250-423-6868 Highway #3 Info Centre Located East of the City

Hours: July-September 7 days a week: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Downtown Info Centre At the Fernie Museum 491 - 2nd Avenue, Downtown Fernie

7 days a week: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

Welcome Competitors, Family and, Spectators!

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Hudbay Flin Flon #1

Hudbay Flin Flon #2

(L to R):Gavin Dayman (Technician), Bryan Rainville , Darren Lyhkun (Director of Operations) Olaf Hettrick (Coach), Joe McBurnie (V. Capt), Eric McIntosh, George Warman Les Vancoughnett – (Capt.)

(L to R):Jeremy Beauchamp, Don Last, (Director of Operations), Tracy Knutson (Capt.), Dustin Patterson, Bryan Rainville, George Warman, Damian Dominey, Don Peake (Coach), Olaf Hettrick (Coach)

Hudbay (TSX: HBM)(NYSE: HBM) is a Canadian integrated mining company with operations, development properties and exploration activities across the Americas principally focused on the discovery, production and marketing of Copper, Zinc, Gold and Silver properties in the Flin Flon / Snow Lake regions of Northern Manitoba, in Peru and in Michigan State.

Good Luck to all Mine Rescue Competitors 792 2nd Avenue, Fernie ~ 250-423-4607 * 2-101 Red Cedar Dr., Sparwood ~ 250-425-6489

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Mosaic Potash Colonsay

Thunder Basin Coal Company

(L to R): Barry Moore, Terry Zerbin (co-captain), Ryan Wailing, Kyle Muggli, Darren Sochaski, Mike Diehl and Derek Frank (captain)

Top row (L to R): John Gunnels, Justin Stevenson, David Goff, Jacob Street, and Amy Love. Bottom row (L to R): Randy Roby, Armando Cortez, and Shawn Kistler.

Mosaic Colonsay, a potash company based in Colonsay, Saskatchewan, is proud to send a team to compete in the 2013 National Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition.

Thunder Basin Coal Company is a part of Arch Coal, Inc. and is located in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming. The company employs approximately 1800 people and produces approximately 100 million tons of coal annually. Thunder Basin Coal Company has two mines, Black Thunder Mine and Coal Creek Mine. Surface Mine Rescue Competition Team is made up of team members from both mines. Captain, David Goff and Utility, Shawn Kistler are from Coal Creek Mine. Co-Captain, John Gunnels; Rigger, Randy Roby; Medic, Armando Cortez; Medic, Justin Stevenson; Rigger, Jacob Street; and Trainer, Amy Love are all from Black Thunder Mine.

With over 600 employees, we take pride in the men and women who volunteer with the Colonsay Emergency Response program and help in making Colonsay a safe workplace.

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Top row (L to R): Todd Gonsky, Pat Langlois, Keith Notter. Bottom Row (L to R): Cliff Boutilier, Rob Brown, Shawn Kotscherofski, Gary Boutilier

Top row (L to R): Patrick Courtoreille, Mitch Geisler, Randy Jackson and Toby Cook Bottom row (L to R): Travis Boyko, Brian Stoop and Dean Stoyles

The core of the mine rescue team at Myra Falls is made up of members that have been competing for many years. Last year the team underwent a significant change when three new members were introduced (Easily identified by those not having grey hair) this also included a new Team Captain (Rob Brown). Something very special to our team is the father and son members Gary and Cliff Boutilier. Team coach Rick Kretzschmar is a 3rd generation employee at Myra Falls.

Syncrude is one of the largest producers of crude oil from Canada’s oil sands. We operate a large oil sand mine, utilities plant, bitumen extraction plant and upgrading facility that processes bitumen and produces value-added light, sweet crude oil for domestic consumption and export.

The team has had much success in the past winning several Provincial titles as well as winning two Western Regional titles. Myra Falls is approximately 85 kms from Campbell River on Vancouver Island. The Mine is located within Strathcona Provincial Park. It has been operating since 1966. It is a polymetallic mine producing Zinc, Copper, Gold, Silver and Lead. After the Ore is sent through the Mill it is trucked to Campbell River in concentrate form and put on ships bound for Asia. The Mine employees 330 employees. Nyrstar is the 5th largest zinc mining company in the world. The main headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland with mines located in North and South America.

Good luck to all competitors!

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Our corporate headquarters are located in the city of Fort McMurray, 440 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, Alberta. Our Mildred Lake facility is 40 kilometres north of the city, with our Aurora project located an additional 35 kilometres north of Mildred Lake. Our operations are found on the Athabasca Oil Sands Deposit. At Syncrude – we have four rescue team and each team has a number of dedicated individuals that is committed and is prepared to drop whatever they are doing at a moment’s notice to respond to an emergency call.

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