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Cemetery committee turmoil leaves unmarked burial grounds in limbo By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

full year after two community members brought forward their concerns about additional burial grounds outside of St. Margaret’s Cemetery, the first meeting of the Fernie Cemetery Committee was held on Tuesday, January 21. What was intended to bring those concerned together with the City to work towards a solution and monument, ended in turmoil and confusion. John Gawryluk and Corlyn

Haarstad have spent almost 15 years gathering data and records from the Fernie and District Historical Society, the City of Fernie, B.C. archives, newspaper articles, and obituary notices. They believe that inaccurate record keeping and the improper designation of cemetery boundaries has led to the misplacement and/ or removal of 385 people that died and were buried in Fernie. The pair have also confirmed the existence of what they believe to be four additional burial areas outside of St. Margaret’s Cemetery and within City boundaries. This includes a

small chain link fenced cemetery at the Silver Ridge Estates. They brought their findings to the City of Fernie in January 2013 to ask for help in working towards a solution. After months of waiting for a response, Fernie council decided in June 2013 to form a committee to deal with the issues. The City began advertising for interested volunteers to sit on the Cemetery Committee, whose mandate was originally stated as being a group that would “assist in identifying a suitable location for the placement of a monument to

honour those individuals who have been laid to rest in unmarked graves and address the issues surrounding the potential burial grounds outside of St. Margaret’s Cemetery.” Appointed to sit on the committee last August was Mayor Mary Giuliano and Councillor Joni Krats, two representatives from the Fernie Heritage Cemetery Restoration Society, a representative from the Fernie & District Historical Society, and three representatives from the community, Gawryluk and Haarstad, as well as Dan Ste. Marie.

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However when the group finally met for their first meeting on January 21, 2014 the mandate read out to the committee members was that the committee would “advise council on a suitable location for the placement of a monument to honour those individuals who have been laid to rest in unmarked graves.” The other issues originally brought forward by Gawryluk and Haarstad were left out, and Gawryluk made his frustrations very clear. Just a few minutes into the meeting, he walked out. “As soon as we began the meeting and went over the mandate, Mr. Gawryluk decided that the mandate isn’t something he wanted, and isn’t what he expected from the committee,” explained Mayor Mary Giuliano. When asked about the mandate, the discrepancy was apparent in Giuliano’s response, “It has not changed. When it was discussed at council, council determined that this was going to be the mandate. So when that [original] ad was run, council had not actually determined the mandate.” She added, “This mandate that council placed was what [Gawryluk and Haarstad] required of us, and although they asked for other things, this is what council has decided we’re going to focus on at this time.”

Although a monument was part of what Gawryluk and Haarstad were asking for, it was just one item from a long list of recommendations. Their requests included: acquiring proper records and database of all internees, identifying the missing people that could be located in any of the five cemeteries within Fernie, identifying unmarked graves, developing a memorial park at Silver Ridge Estates to honour and respect people buried or removed from the location, and to designate the cemeteries located outside of St. Margaret’s as true Heritage/Pioneer Burial Sites. While Gawryluk and Haarstad never expected everything they had asked for to come to fruition, they are disheartened the City isn’t willing to work with them in the capacity they had hoped. “Right now I’m very, very disappointed with the outcome of that first meeting. We thought that this might actually start to work, that we could cooperate with the City to start making this move forward,” commented Haarstad. “The City is trying to put a band aid over an open wound, we’re trying to close it. We’re never going to accomplish everything, we completely understand that, but the inclination we have is far more complete than anything they have. She went on to say, “I truly

don’t believe that we are ever going to find out each personal grave of each person, but we could find out a location at the very least. I have not worked for 15 years to have this thrown in the garbage, to have it shelved to collect dust for another hundred years.” Gawryluk echoed Haarstad’s feelings. “From the very beginning we were anticipating working with the City, but since we started it’s always been delays and roadblocks,” he remarked. “I don’t know where else to go from here. I’m lost and I’m very angry because we’ve had no cooperation from council as far as I’m concerned.” Gawryluk also stated that he and Harstaad were never looking for financial assistance from the City, only guidance and support. “We have spent almost 15 years of research at our cost. We’re not looking to regain any of that, or planning on doing cemetery tours for profit, we’re not interested in that. Preservation is all we want,” said Gawryluk. “There is no money being made here, we’re doing it from the heart. We are passionate about this project and we’re trying to make right the wrongs that were done. “Bottom line, the goal is to identify the spots, GPR (ground penetrating radar), register the land, and the monument would be the icing on the cake. That’s

The first meeting of the Cemetery Committee was intended to work towards a solution and monument for the 385 people misplaced and resting in unmarked graves in Fernie, but ended in turmoil and confusion. Photo from The Free Press files

always been our goal.” Although Giuliano regrets that Gawryluk felt he had to leave the meeting, the City is prepared to move forward with the committee without him. “The City will be advertising for another committee member so that we will have a full group of people again and we are going to work towards the mandate. We are hoping that Mr. Gawryluk will still want to have input, and if he does we will welcome his input,” said Giuliano. “This is something that we want to make happen. I want to emphasize that this was Mr. Gawryluk’s idea and the City is not trying to do something that was his idea outside of him. We are doing it because he brought it forward and it is a really good idea to honour and respect those

people.” Giuliano also reinforced that the committee would be working towards the monument only, and that the other original concerns would not be addressed by the City at this time. Once the City has filled the open position on the Cemetery Committee they will be scheduling a second meeting. On January 27 at a Committee of the Whole meeting in council chambers, Councillor Randal Macnair suggested that Council put aside funds from the budget to hire someone to do ground penetrating radar to finally determine how many graves are located at all of the sites. Council agreed to discuss it at an upcoming budget meeting.

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Elk Valley Community Directed Funds Committee consists of Mary Giuliano, mayor of Fernie (Committee Chair), Lois Halko, mayor of Sparwood, Dean McKerracher, mayor of Elkford; Mike Sosnowski, director of RDEK Area A; John Baher, Micheal Hepher, Dan Savage and Troy Tobin are the four community representatives. Photo by T. Hynd By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

lk Valley Community Directed Funds Committee (EVCDFC) consists of Mary Giuliano, mayor of Fernie (Committee Chair), Lois Halko, mayor of Sparwood, Dean McKerracher, mayor of Elkford; Mike Sosnowski, director of RDEK Area A; John Baher, Micheal Hepher, Dan Savage and Troy Tobin are the four community representatives. From 2013 through 2015, CBT is granting $200,000 each year. Their role is to determine how the $600,000 will be spent over three years. So far $20,000 has been spent on consulting services rendered by Zumundo and there have been administration costs as well. The goals and objectives of the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds are to: implement projects or activities that demonstrably work to achieve longterm goals for the Elk Valley, aligned with relevant Valley-wide plans, and implement projects that contribute to community benefits that align with CBT's mandate to "support efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations." The development of the plan occurred between August 2013 and January 2014 resulting in the draft summary report that was compiled and presented to the EVCDFC by contractor Zumundo on Friday, Jan. 24. The public consultation collected 750 ideas from 282 participants with 15 themes and 49 main ideas. The top 10 project ideas are: 1. Create a non-motorized valley bottom trail connecting communities 2. Create a multi-use back-country trail connecting communities

and chance for the chosen project to be fulfilled. With that it was decided that Andrew McLeod, special initiatives coordinator, Regional District of East Kootenay would amend the draft plan to engage the public once again and the committee will continue to use Zumundo if further work is required. “At the end of the meeting, the Committee passed a resolution that the draft Community Priorities Plan be amended to include a funding allocation strategy based on proponents’ submission of a project information letter for committee review,” said McLeod. “The Committee discussed the preference to see project ideas that were consistent with the ten project priorities listed in the draft plan and that could be commenced and completed within the timeframe of the funding program. More details and more debate about how this process will be rolled out and discussed at the next Committee meeting.” Jennifer Krotz, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) community liaison was at Friday's meeting to answer questions regarding CBT's stance. “I want to remind the committee that these funds can be used to help leverage other funds,” said Krotz. “The public consultation generates a broader perspective of a regional directive. This three year project is a pilot. Feedback of the process will go back to the CBT board.” While the CBT board has not committed to anything more than three years (201315), the project could continue on past 2015 if the CBT board so chooses. The next committee meeting will be on February 21, at 9:30 am at the Fernie City Hall and is open to the public. For a copy of the draft report, go to ftp://ftp.rdek. bc.ca/elkvalleycommdirectedfunds/ evcdfagenda_dec13.pdf.

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3. Improve opportunities for childcare and early childhood learning options 4. Develop Elk Valley-wide teen and youth programs 5. Support development of an Elk Valley Arts Council 6. Host festivals, expos and events involving all three communities 7. Support for Elk Valley farming and food growing initiatives 8. Improve Elk River access and stewardship 9. Host Elk Valley Games and/or other large sporting events 10. Develop Elk Valley branding and economic development marketing strategy As Zumundo presented the draft plan to EVCDFC, the debate began how to chose from the top ten. John Bayer suggested that they look at all the ten priorities the community brought up and see which project or program could fulfill a high number of community priorities identified rather than picking one project that could essentially push aside the other nine topics. Dean McKerracher wants to make sure that which ever project is selected, it will be completed. McKerracher and Dan Savage both agreed that a feasibility study for a couple of the larger projects would be prudent. McKerracher also said that some of the top ten ideas are vague; he used “improve opportunities for childcare and early learning options” as an example. “What does that look like?” asked McKerracher. “That could be a variety of things.” The selection must also follow the criteria established by the EVCDFC which includes that the project must not compete with local businesses. The challenge for the committee of eight people is how can they know of all the resources that are available in the community that will give the support

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Elk Valley Water Quality Plan Phase 1 By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

he Elk Valley Water Quality Plan Phase 1 Consultation Summary report is complete after the first phase of public consultation. The report was prepared by Kirk & Co. Consulting and the Mustel Group Market Research for Teck. The public consultation took place from October 28 to November 29, 2013 using a discussion guide and feedback form, online engagement, three small group meetings and three open houses which were attended by a total of 67 people, not 110 as previously stated by Chris Stannell from Teck in November 2013. Ninety-six online feedback forms were received plus one written submission. On March 21, 2013 the toxicity levels of the Elk River made front page news across B.C. as the results of a report commissioned by the Glacier National Park in Montana, U.S. clearly linked the effects of open pit coal mining on the water quality in the Elk Valley including Fording River, Elk River, and Lake Koocanusa. The Hauer and Sexton Transboundary Flathead River: Water Quality and Aquatic Life Use Report published on March 4, 2013 at the University of Montana stated that waterways

in the Elk Basin below mine sites had elevated nitrate, sulfate and selenium concentrations levels. In April 2013, the government of B.C. established a process which Teck was ordered to complete to create an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan (EVWQP) to address water quality concerns associated with mining activity in the Elk Valley watershed. The feed back form asked the publics level of agreement for three topics: development of the EVWQP, water treatment and water quality management, and socio-economic impact analysis. Taking a step back, the feedback form in itself provided very basic information lacking actual details regarding the successes and failures of the mitigation measures Teck has listed for water treatment and water quality management. Even so, 67 per cent strongly agreed with the current and future water treatment and water quality measures taken by Teck while 22 per cent somewhat agreed and six per cent disagreed, with the remaining four per cent neither agreeing nor disagreeing. The numbers were almost identical to whether respondents agreed with the scope of the socio-economic impact analysis as outlined by Teck, with 67 per cent strongly agreeing.

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provide science-based technical holder input. They facilitated advice to Teck (author of the the public consultation for B.C Plan) and to the public during Ferries in 2012 which has led to the development of the Plan. B.C. Ferries announcements of Information on the Technical remote route cuts and proposals Advisory Committee is available to place slot machines on ferries at http://elkvalleytac.com/ servicing main traffic routes in the lower mainland. about-2/. The Mustel Group The second consultation phase is anticipated to be in April 2014. independently verified and Teck is anticipating that the analyzed the feedback forms third and final phase of public received as part of the Elk Valley consultation will be in late May public consultation. To read the Phase 1 consultation or June. Kirk & Co. is a consulting summary report, go to http:// company that works with www.teckelkvalley.com, go to i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y – re c o g n i z e d ‘Learn more’ and select ‘see all polling firms to independently downloads’. analyze and report on large volumes of public and stake

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Mainroads has been a hot topic of discussion over the past couple of months due to some treacherous highway conditions and their lack of manpower. Our mayor spearheaded a successful campaign to make Mainroads accountable for clearing the highways in a timely fashion and held them accountable when they didn’t. However, people are now looking out their own front doors and holding the mayor and council accountable for the shabby conditions that we are experiencing on our own city streets. Talk about not throwing stones when you live in glass houses! It has been left to Mother Nature and some unseasonal mild temperatures for our city streets to thaw. You can’t even drive down some of the streets without your vehicle being swallowed up in large ruts due to the roads being left unplowed throughout the fluctuating temperatures. It is the hot topic of conversation on Fernie’s new Facebook page ‘Fernie Rants & Raves’ created by long-time local Chris Inglis. The group currently has almost 1,000 members, each with their own concerns and questions regarding various issues in the area. Just like with Mainroads, people want answers as to why our streets are not being cleared in a timely fashion, not to mention the sidewalks. There is nowhere to safely walk in town without the real risk of slipping on hard packed ice. It comes to my ears that a gentleman fell on the sidewalk outside Trinity Lodge and broke his collarbone after the City was told about the unsavory conditions outside the senior’s home. It is unacceptable for the City to criticize the action being taken by Mainroads when incidents such as this are occurring within their own jurisdiction. This is the Snow Valley; the City knows that every year we get snowstorms and rain followed by freezing temperatures. Why are they still not prepared and why are there no snowplows out on a weekend after a large snow event? Those of us that are property owners pay property taxes; why is this not adequate to cover sufficient and timely snow removal? How many more residents must be injured before proper action is taken?

About five years ago I came and spoke to council concerning the deer in Elkford. I had obtained all of my information on the internet, some of which came from the Sierra Club of British Columbia who works with different levels of Government and First Nations to provide science based conservation viewpoints. Most of the information I presented council had not heard of, some of which was rather basic. When council asked me where I had obtained this info I told them where to find it and also suggested that for a small annual fee they could obtain some of which I had from the Sierra Club. I was immediately told that would not

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happen. Council could have not only gathered scientific information concerning the deer but also why especially in the past few years we have an ever increasing population of elk, black and spirit bear, griz , wolf, cougar and yes we even had a mountain sheep cross our lawn. We have wolves mating with domestic female dogs in heat. Last spring my son and I, for hours, protected a new born elk from a pack of coyotes. The mother gave birth to it right on the road at the top of the hill just down from the fire hall. We protected it until we were able to re-unite it with its mother. Elkford in the past and still is referred to as the Wilderness Capital of British Columbia which would also refer to a wildlife population.

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The presence of a large wildlife population in Elkford is in part because of the way God created the mountain ranges and how man has built the roads which together have created a maze in which wildlife can enter but cannot find their way out of the valley coupled with the mining industry. If we take the route council has chosen, we would then have to begin killing all species of wildlife that enter our village property. Education is key to having man and wildlife co-exist. Far too often I have seen and heard of people sicking their dogs after the deer. This not only is against the law but dangerous for the dog, deer, motorist and pedestrians if a dog should chase a deer in traffic or toward

a pedestrian. I have also observed parents tying their dogs to their childs’ stroller. If a deer has already had an encounter with a dog, it would only be natural for the deer to feel threatened. I am even more troubled that council placed in their village news letter they also considered hazing the deer with dogs even when they knew it was not legal. Again this would put people in danger with their dogs present if they encountered the deer in town or in the wild because of the hazing. We must define what an attack actually is. Many people also believe the reason for the cougars in town are because of the deer. Regardless whether the deer were here or not the cougars would be here, the difference is the cougars are taking out the deer rather than your pet or small child. The deers’ role in the eco-system is vital. A few years ago council had suggested the

Conservation Officers go into our schools and tell our children it was okay to throw rocks, snowballs or shoot a loaded sling shot at a deer. First, no child should be taught how to abuse any animal by an educated adult, second this would also put the childs’ life in danger; third, a child not being a family member could go on private property shoot a loaded sling shot at a deer and blow out the windshield of a passing vehicle and a claim is made against my property insurance. I believe council later retracted this decision. This is why it is not only imperative our council is educated but also our citizens. Education is very important for the well being of our community and wildlife. I submit this to council and the people of Elkford without prejudice. Barbara Franklin Elkford, B.C.

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Grave situation The coalmines started up in 1897, the railway came thru in 1898 and my great great grandfather came to town in 1902, and he became a firefighter. In 1902 they saw the no. two shaft mine disaster that took the lives of 128 people and left nearly 100 families destitute without a husband or father. The Old Town or Coal Creek had over 1000 residents merely nine kilometres up the valley. It wasn’t even until 1904 that the City of Fernie was incorporated. My family and many others helped build this valley with their blood sweat and tears. They are the ones who witnessed the first Fernie fire in 1904 and they survived the second Fernie fire in 1908. There were times when the town’s population surpassed what it was in more recent years. From 1914-1926 there was an internment camp that imprisoned the Germans and Austrians. In 1916-1923 prohibition threw even more stories and legends into Fernie, underground tunnels and all. Emilio Picariello was one of the most well known players in the prohibition era. These people were our families and friends, they are the ones who endured the depression in the thirties and watched as the town shrunk and held on with all they had with subsidies as the

town sank to the lowest levels ever. These were the people that made Fernie what it is. Fast forward 108 years and my great great grandfather Pietro Naccarato had a great great great grandson born in the same town; now today 112 years later here we are. Growing up here, we all talked about the graveyard under Ridgemont Elementary School. We grew up running around the old buildings up Coal Creek and the old brewery. The ski hill was small and the Griz was the reason for our snow. In 1997 the ski hill sold and within years, hundreds of millions of dollars poured into this valley changing it forever. In a new direction, one where we got to share our amazing everyday life with the rest of the world. Movies were made, mansions were built and the rumors of the old graves and underground mines remained. My father John Gawryluk has been working with an absolute passion for over 15 years with Corlyn Haarstad on the story behind the unmarked graves. They have put in thousands of hours and thousands of dollars cross referencing, digging thru files, back and forth to Victoria where archives are kept. They drank coffee and tea with the old original locals who were still alive and got first hand stories of the

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early days. They have shelves full of books and stacks of maps and arial photos, old surveys, mine reports, real estate transactions, obituaries, newspaper articles, and pretty much everything you can think of. They can say now that yes there are at least 385 missing dead people that were buried somewhere in Fernie. They have a good idea where and they have some names. They have been working hard with the Council members, following the rules, going to meetings, and hoping that they could form some kind of committee, move forward with this and continue the 15 years of work, find the graves and ensure they are preserved and given the damn respect they deserve. Not just some rock in an unrelated area with no names or locations on it just a few short descriptions of how this council tried. All the while the actual unmarked graves lay in plain sight getting compost thrown on them, fence holes augured into them, foundations and sewer lines run across them. We need to move forward on this. No one needs to take blame or get in trouble; development and economic growth does not need to stop or be hindered. No one deserves to have things taken away over this. This all came about because of the wonderful history of Fernie; it is part of Fernie, another reason why it’s so cool.

Lets not just stand by and allow today’s council to throw a bow on rock and smile for a camera while they pretend they accomplished something. Let’s move forward without the Council we voted for. Today’s council is only a snapshot of the history of this town. Hopefully one day a new council, who loves this town and it’s history as much as I do, will see how this can be turned into a real opportunity. Hopefully one day a Council who will honor those who died before us while building this great town we call home will be voted in and help us provide a proper grave site. I will not rest until these people, unknown to me, get what they truly deserve. My father in no way will profit from any of this; any comments to that effect are lies and untrue. He is doing this because he was born here in this town and grew up here just as I have. I ask that anyone with as much passion and love for this community as my family and friends please take the time to look into this; make it a conversation with the people around you. Discuss some creative and interesting ways we can incorporate this into the real life Fernie, and call my dad, ask him anything. Trust me, he would love to show you all the information he has.

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Mondays

Tuesdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafit at the Elkford Pool • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie • 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 • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena • Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Parent & Tot Skating in the Sparwood Arena • 3:30 to 4:30pm – After School Pottery I, ages 5-12, The Arts Station

• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena • 7:30pm – Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Wednesdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafit at the Elkford Pool • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie • 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Toddlertime at the Fernie Library for ages 2 & under • 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena • 1:00pm- Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 1:15 to 2:30 pm – Skate & Shoot at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:30 to 4:45 pm – Lego Club & Board Games at the Fernie Library, ages 6-10 years • 3:30 to 5:00pm – After School Rec Hockey in the Sparwood Arena • 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Free Dance Lessons in the Fernie Legion Hall • 7:00 to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie • 7:00 to 9:00pm – Adult (19+) Badminton, Fernie Community Centre • 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican,

591 4th Ave. Fernie • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30-11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena • 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Drop-in Curling at the Fernie Curling Club • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena • 9:30 to 11:00pm – Adult Rec Hockey in the Sparwood Arena

Fridays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:00 to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafit at the Elkford Pool • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie • 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at

the Sparwood Arena • Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie • 1:15 to 3:15pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Word Play at the Fernie Library, ages 11-13 years • 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Free Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 8:15pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion • 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen Swim (Grades 7-12) at the Elkford Pool

Saturdays

• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • Noon to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 1:00 to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00 to 3:00pm – DnD for Teens at the Fernie Library • 2:00 to 3:45pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 4:30pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 4:00 to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie Legion • 5:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:45 to 8:15pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena

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• 12:00 to 2:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 2:30pm – ‘Game On!’ board games at the Fernie Library • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:15 to 4:00pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:00 to 4:45pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena (most Sundays) • 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

Gallery Opening – Jeanne Parker, The Arts Station, 7pm Fernie Ghostriders vs. Creston Valley Thunder Cats, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Fernie Ghostriders vs. Beaver Valley Nitehawks, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm

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“The Crash Reel” Indie Film, Vogue Theatre, 7pm Opt Fernie Clinic, Elk Valley Hospital, 6:308:30pm Wilderness of Manitoba (modern folk band), The Arts Station, 8pm Fernie Ghostriders vs. Spokane Braves, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle, Fernie Alpine Resort Wapiti Family Fun Day, Wapiti Ski Hilll, 10am Third Annual Winter Wheezer, Fernie Provincial Park, 10am Fernie Ghostriders vs. Golden Rockets, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Opt Fernie Clinic, Elk Valley Hospital, 6:308:30pm 2-for-1 Valentines Swim, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 5-8 pm Winter in the Wild Festival, Elkford Pajama Party & Movie Night, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 6-8:30pm

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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

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE FERNIE AQUATIC CENTRE Looking for something to do on NO SCHOOL FRIDAYS? Join us at the Fernie Aquatic Centre for a fun morning craft or an evening swim with Mr. Crocodile! Regular admission rates apply. Parent participation required for children ages 6 & under. 9:30-10:00am Crafts (ages 4+) 5:00-8:00pm Crocodile Swim (ages 6+) Jan 31, Feb 7, May 9 Valentine’s Day Swim Bring your sweetheart, friend, or family down for a swim or nice relaxing soak in our hot tub. On Feb. 14th all day admission prices are buy one, get one free! The free admission applies to admissions of equal or lesser value.

PUBLIC HEARING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 AT 7:00PM Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Subject Propert Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw y amendment: Applicant: Parastone Developments Location: Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454 and EPP17633. Bylaw No. 2232, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.156, 2013 proposes to change Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by changing the designation of: • A 0.10 ha portion and a 0.13 ha portion of Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454 and EPP17633 from P2 – Parks and Open Space to R1B – Single Detached Plus Residential A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm on January 30 and 31, and February 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca. Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. For more information, please contact the Planning Department at 250.423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie.ca. business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm on J If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00pm, February 11, 2014, to ensure 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, wishing to address the above Bylaw Anyone City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue; Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives • BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034; be heard inand person, by aPrograms representative, or Affected Areas - 2014/2015 • BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie, The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) BC V0B 1M0; or proposed Bylaw. is accepting project proposals for funding • BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca considerations for Columbia Basin Trust’s All submissions must include your name and street address. Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written Program funds are for meeting community/public submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of needs rather than private needs and further, Information and Protection of Privacy Act. proposals must be submitted by a registered nonThis Notice is published in accordance with Section with Section 892 of profit organization. the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer. Project evaluation criteria and applications forms are available from: • RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca; • City of Fernie website at www.fernie.ca or Stop by their offices to pick up your copy. Deadline for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. January 6 – April 5, 2014 Monday, February 17, 2014 (Late applications Public Skating are not eligible.) Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 - 11:15am (Free) For more information regarding the Community Friday 7:00 - 8:15pm Initiatives & Affected Areas Program please Saturday 2:00 - 3:45pm, 6:45 - 8:15pm contact: Shannon Moskal at 250 489-2791 or Sunday 2:15 - 4:00pm 1 888 478-7335 (toll free). Email: smoskal@rdek.bc.ca No School Fridays Submit Proposals to: Youth Shinny 10:45 - 11:45 am, Noon - 12:45pm Regional District of East Kootenay Adult Shinny 19-24th Avenue South Monday – Thursday 8:45 - 10:15am Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Skate & Shoot Facsimile: 250 489-3498 Wednesday 1:15 - 2:30pm Email: info@rdek.bc.ca NOTE: Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 2014 Revised time for Skate and Shoot Attn: Shannon Moskal, Community Services 11:00 – 11:45 am Manager

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY BY LEASE

In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to consider a resolution authorizing the disposition of improvements, being the multibusiness signs within the District of Sparwood. A resolution authorizing the disposition will be considered at the February 17, 2014 Regular Meeting of Council.

The District of Sparwood has negotiated new terms with the Sparwood and District Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”) for the multi-business signs within the community, which replaces a previous loan agreement. The new terms are such that the Chamber will pay to the District rent in the amount of $450.00 per month, and in addition, Goods and Services Tax (GST), or any similar or like tax. The term of the agreement will be for a ﬁve (5) year period. A copy of the proposed Lease, previous Agreement, and related documentation may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Municipal Ofﬁce, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays. Raeleen Manjak

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Notice of Alternative Approval Process (AAP) Coal Discovery Trail Recreational Land Use Permits

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 175 of the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Sparwood may enter into agreements longer than ﬁve (5) years with elector consent.

Notice is hereby given that the District of Sparwood intends to enter into ten (10) year Recreation Land Use Permit agreements with Tembec Forest Products Limited, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Canfor, the British Columbia Hydro Authority and 6069786 Canada Inc. The agreements clarify the relationship and objectives between the District of Sparwood (Permittee) and the Permittor. The agreement is for a term of ten (10) years during which either party can terminate the agreement on one year's notice.

Council will authorize entering into the agreements unless 10% (283) of the electors of the entire District of Sparwood sign elector response forms and submit them to the District by the deadlines of 4:00 pm MT on Monday, March 10, 2014. If 10% (283) electors sign and submit elector response forms by the deadline, Council may not proceed with the ten (10) year term unless the agreements receive assent of the electors in a voting proceeding.

GET CONNECTED STAY INFORMED TEA & TAXES & TREATS If you live in Sparwood, you are invited to a Public Budget Consultation Meeting that will be held to discuss the District’s Financial Plan for the next five years. Council invites and encourages the public to attend and provide feedback that will assist Council in setting priorities for our community.

Friday, February 28, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 101 - 4th Ave.

The District estimates that 283 is the total number of eligible electors who would need to submit signed elector response forms in order to prevent the District from entering into the agreements for the ten (10) year term.

Refreshments provided by the famous Sparwood Old Age Pensioners Society kitchen crew. Can’t make it? You will miss the yummy treats but you will be able to find the information displayed at Greenwood Mall, in the Arena foyer, and on our website for the month of March.

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Elector responses must be in the form established by the District. These forms are available on the District website at www.sparwood.ca, at the District Ofﬁce (136 Spruce Avenue (PO Box 520) Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0, or by phoning (250) 425-6271 from Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays. The only persons entitled to sign the forms are electors of the District of Sparwood. Duane Lawrence Director of Community and Facility Services (250) 425-6721 dlawrence@sparwood.ca

Feedback? PO Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca Phone: 250.425.6271

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Trick or treat Chocolate, cherry, peach, mint and vanilla. Treat or trick? Though they may sound like treats, these are flavours of tobacco we want to see removed from the shelves in 2014. In honor of Canada’s National Non-Smoking Week, it’s time we say goodbye to the brightly packaged, highly addictive, candycoated carcinogens. We know youth are the biggest users of flavoured tobacco, but what may be surprising is that youth are also the biggest supporters of a provincial ban. Recent polling reveals 81 per cent of B.C. teens ages 15-18 agree the B.C. provincial government should adopt legislation to ban all tobacco products with fruit and candy flavours. An additional 74 per cent of B.C. adults (18+) also support a ban on flavoured products. Flavoured tobacco products carry the same

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RCMP find drugs in Sparwood home By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

health risks and are just as addictive as regular tobacco products, though their candylike packaging suggests otherwise. What’s worse is that fruit, candy and menthol-flavoured products reduce the harsh experience of cigarette smoke, making it easier for youth who are experimenting with smoking to become addicted to tobacco. Tobacco-use claims the lives of more than 6,000 British Columbians each year and it’s completely preventable. It’s time for a change. Help stop smoking before it starts by asking your local MLA and B.C. Health Minister to take action and create a provincial ban of all flavours of tobacco products.

he Elk Valley RCMP arrested a 34-year-old female resident of Sparwood from the 7000 block of Elk Valley Road after finding drugs in her home. As a result of their search with a search warrant the RCMP recovered cocaine, marijuana, a small amount of hashish and some cash on Sunday, January 26. The Sparwood resident will likely be charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. The woman is known to police.

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Your car’s secrets finally revealed! For those of you who are unfamiliar with the mysterious world of automobile mechanics, looking under the hood is akin to entering a giant labyrinth. Put an end to the mystery by learning about the most important elements, explained in the simplest of terms, which are hiding under your hood. BRAKE FLUID This reservoir, which is usually situated close to the fire-wall, contains one of the most important fluids in your car. Hydraulic brakes operate when the pressure of the fluid pushes on the braking system when the brake pedal is pressed down. If the brake fluid reservoir is empty, there will be no pressure in the lines and brake failure will occur.

TRANSMISSION FLUID Your car’s transmission, whether it is automatic or manual, is bathed in oil. To keep things working properly, the reservoir must be kept filled to the indicated level. The correct level is indicated on the dipstick that is attached to the underside of the reservoir cap.

AIR FILTER The air filter prevents dust and debris from entering the engine. It should be checked on a regular basis and changed when it becomes dirty.

OIL RESERVOIR

ENGINE

SPARK PLUGS

This is the block found in the centre of the engine compartment. This is where pistons work inside cylinders.

These are the devices responsible for the firing of the engine. Usually there are as many spark plugs as your engine has cylinders.

This is where oil is added when your engine’s oil levels are low. The symbol on the oil reservoir cap is usually the same as the one that lights up on the dashboard.

POWER STEERING FLUID

COOLANT RESERVOIR

RADIATOR

BATTERY

Your car’s power steering mechanism is bathed in a special fluid. The reservoir for this fluid is clearly indicated so that its level can be adjusted when necessary.

It is here that coolant should be added in order to ensure the proper functioning of your cooling system. Check that the fluid reaches the “full” line imprinted on the side of the reservoir.

The radiator cools the engine and is situated at the front of the engine compartment. It contains a cooling fluid that circulates around the combustion chambers.

The battery is the cornerstone of the engine. It contains an energy reserve that allows the starter to function. The car cannot start without it.

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The 2014 Dodge Durango test truck was the perfect Christmas treat. This is the perfect kind of vehicle to have when you need to cart around extra kids and family from events like skating parties to Christmas dinners to anything else that needs getting done over the festive season. With three rows of seats and seating for six or seven passengers, the Durango is a large comfortable vehicle for any large family or a family of four that needs to take extra people to soccer or hockey practice. The Durango tester was the top of line Citadel model with a beautiful two-tine interior, large polished wheels and classy looking grille. It was not fitted with winter tires but we had no skiing plans, plus all Durango models come with AWD as standard equipment.

Looks I can’t remember the last time a large SUV turned heads but this model had passersby, friends, and family all taking notice. Several neighbours commented on the stylish “racetrack” rear light bar that has migrated from the Dodge Dart and Charger sedans to this big SUV for 2014. Because of standard AWD and other packaging changes, the starting price is higher than direct competitors, the Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfinder. Both those vehicles have a base model that starts around $30,000, the Durango, in contrast, starts at $39,995 and tops out at $51,995. This Citadel model, with options, is over $60,000. The base model comes nicely equipped with 18-inch wheels, keyless entry and

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take extra passengers regularly, I would opt for the less expensive bench seat that allows room for 7 people inside.

Drive The big update for 2014 is the introduction of an I can’t remember 8-speed automatic transmission to help limit the Inside the last time a large amount of fuel this big Updates to the interior SUV turned heads rig uses. When matched for 2014 include a new to the base 290hp 3.6L steering wheel that conbut this model had V6 the official fuel rating trols two new screens on passersby, friends is 12.4L/100km in the the dash. The first is the and family all taking city and 8.3L on the intuitive and very quick highway. The optional uConnect screen in the notice 5.7L V8 with 360hp uses centre of the console. All Zack Spencer much more fuel and is Durango models, except rated at 15.6L/100km in this top Citadel, get a the city and 9.1L on the 5-inch unit; this trim gets highway. Over two weeks, in almost the 8.3-inch version, which is too bad. 100 per cent city drivin and short trips, The second screen is embedded in the I used a whopping 20L/100 in the city. instrument cluster and can be customIf the Durango were allowed to stretch ized. I tried my hand at this but never its legs on the open road that number really mastered it. The biggest selling would have been much better. Handling point for the Durango is the amount of space it offers over three rows for 6 or 7 passengers. My youngest son loved climbing into the third row and could actually stretch out. I even tried it out and can report that adults have plenty of room in any seat. The Citadel model came equipped with a stunning two-tone interior featuring black carpets and tan seats. This contrast won over my wife who wouldn’t have looked twice at a Durango but after the first week she admitted how much she enjoyed the experience. If you

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Viewed through the lens of the passage of 40 or 50 years, our favorite classic TV shows seem to have been full of great classic cars. Of course, they were all just new cars then and their presence on our favorite shows was no accident. It was the dawn of the product-placement era, and cars were by far the choicest products to embed in shows like “Green Acres” and “Bewitched.” In those days, the Big Three got near-exclusive sponsorships on the shows plus a credit at the end. Here are some favorite shows and the brand of cars they featured: 1. “The Rockford Files”: One of the

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The rough country dream machine Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 to 2013 The redesigned 2011 Grand Cherokee was still unmistakably a Jeep, even though it came with an all-new chassis and body. It was offered with an impressively wide range of basic hardware choices that included three 4x4 systems, an optional Quadra-Lift air suspension system and two engines. The standard engine is a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 and other It has been a top than some early production line glitches, (see recalls) it’s a pretty reliable, fuel efficient modern unit. A big improvement performer in both on the previous 3.7 V6, the 3.6 V6 features 24-valves and government and variable valve timing and can produce 290 horsepower and independent crash 260 lb.-ft. of torque. And fuel economy is rated at: 13.0/8.9 L/100 km (city/highway). tests. That’s considerably better than the optional 5.7-litre V8 Bob McHugh hemi engine, which is rated at 15.7 L/100 km in the city and 10.6 L/100 km on the highway. The pulling power (390 lb-ft of torque) of the big V8 engine, however, helps to more than double the potential towing capability of the Grand Cherokee, from 1588 kg to 3266 kg. Both engines are mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.

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F Evangeline’s Garden is a commissioned piece by Jeanne Parker. 12 in x 24 in. Parker creates her art using heated beeswax, pigment, and resin. Parker’s solo exhibit From the Hive to the Canvas opens this evening (Jan. 30). Submitted photo By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

e part of the buzz at the opening reception for Jeanne Parker's exhibit From the Hive to the Canvas at the Arts Station this evening. Parker is a lifelong resident of beautiful Fernie who has always enjoyed working with her hands and being artistic. Many people will have seen her previous works at The Arts Co-op, in group shows at The Arts Station, as the featured artist in The Fernie Fix, or have seen her painting live on 2nd ave. during the Summer Socials. From the Hive to the Canvas, is her first solo show and showcases her most recent works in encaustic, a medium she has been working with for over six years. Encaustic is an ancient Greek art in which heated beeswax, pigment, and resin are used to create images. Dating back to the eighth century B.C., Greek and Romans used beeswax to cure the hulls of their ships and then began to decorate with it. “Encaustic means, "to burn" as each layer is fused together with a blow torch or heat gun to

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the preceding layer,” explained Parker. “Beeswax is melted at a temperature of about 180 degrees and mixed with damar resin, which is a crystal sap, then pigment is added for colour. This can be powdered pigment, oil paint or oil sticks.” “It is kept on a hotplate and is painted while hot, this makes it a challenge for the artist, as it cools while it is being applied. It is painted on a ridged, absorbent surface; wooden substrate is preferred as canvas is too flexible.” There are many ways in which to do encaustic; Parker likes to mold and manipulate the wax. “You can add anything to it, and make collage type art, it will go as far as your imagination will take you.” Encaustics like any fine art should not be placed in direct sunlight. It should also not be put over a heat source (fireplace). Her interest in the medium began after taking a basic introduction to encaustic workshop, followed by another in Calgary, and then another in Whitefish and the rest is history. Parker sets a great example about how rewarding it can

be to try something new; she never knew when she took that first introduction course that it would begin a lifelong love affair with encaustics. Parker works with the wax while it is warm and paints layers of melted beeswax onto her canvas to create beautiful texture and feeling in her work. Her works have such depth that it looks like the flowers are coming out of the canvas to greet the viewer. Her paintings in this exhibition are a collection of her most recent works and share the common theme of nature, something that is very important to Jeanne. Viewers can expect to see beautiful and tactile works depicting trees, flowers, and natural imagery from Fernie. Please join Jeanne Parker for light refreshments and a first look at these beautiful works of art at her opening reception on Thursday, January 30 at 7 pm. The exhibit will continue until Feb. 28. For more information about this event please contact The Arts Station at 250-423-4842 or info@theartsstation.com.

or the past decade, Elk Valley artists have added their own flair to the city’s streets offering works of art for the banners that line Highway 3 and downtown. Now, in its eleventh year, we are calling out to the amazing artists to which the Elk Valley is home to one more time to contribute to the annual Banner Project. In total, the Banner Project Committee is looking for 36 works of art to showcase on the 2014 City of Fernie Banners and, just as last year, lamp posts along Victoria Avenue will don the various works of art which will reflect our diverse artistic community. All selected art will be showcased on highquality outdoor banners and will continue to bring interest to our streets while giving profile to the great artistic talent we have in our communities. We are thrilled to again highlight various artistic mediums from artists of all ages! What are the adjudicators looking for? “Bold colours, striking imagery that stands out from a distance, variation in themes and artistic disciplines,” says Project Coordinator, Donna Miller and “it has to be eye-catching to the street-level observer”. What kind of mediums will be accepted? Submissions of paintings, quilts, stained glass, sculpture, pottery and photography are welcome. Artists are asked to submit up to two images maximum and the work must be submitted as a jpeg file on a compact disc. Also, please consider carefully the dimensions of the photographed works as the artwork will need to be cropped

to a one wide by two high ratio. Images that do not fit this ratio may have to be adjusted. Please supply a 70 word bio/description, including your name, as a file on the CD. If an artist needs assistance with creating the digital photograph of their work, they can contact Courtney Baker with The Arts Station at 423-4842 or Donna Miller, Project Coordinator at miller_g@hotmail.com and they can put you in touch with a local photographer who is available to help. Submissions deadline is no later than 3 pm on Monday, February 17, 2014. Please drop off a jpeg file and bio/description on CD, with your name written on the disc to the Arts Station before the deadline. Sorry, but absolutely no submissions after this date will be accepted. Further submission information and guidelines are available on The Arts Station website at www.theartsstation. com under “Get Involved”. The City of Fernie and District Arts Council provides services to help this project but it is the sponsorship of the individual banners that make it sustainable. Each banner is available for sponsorship at the cost of $100. The banners are hung along Victoria Ave and 4th St. for one year, and then re-located to the highway. After two years on display the sponsor will receive the banner. If you are keen to become a sponsor of one of the banners, they will be presented at The Banner Project Launch being hosted at the Arts Station. This much anticipated annual event is scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2013 at 7 pm. Stay tuned for more details on the launch!

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Get ready for the Winter Wheezer By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

The Winter Wheezer has a new course thanks to the new Elk Valley Nordic Trails.

his year's Winter Wheezer snowshoe and cross-country race has a new course look. On Saturday, February 8, racers can look forward to utilizing the new Elk Valley Nordic Centre trails and subsequently a new snowshoe course. The ski is seven km (two loops of the new trails) and the snowshoe is 8.25 km longer but not as gruesome climbing as in the past said race organizer Abi Moore. Skiers can choose skate or classic. “We feel this route change will drastically improve the conditions for the skiers, with (snow depending) prerace grooming and track set for classic racers. And the

snowshoe is a great route, twisting through the trees, with great views and a great home stretch and no road!” Moore also pointed out that the route is flagged and has been run a fair bit so is in good shape for training. It's a popular event with Fernie locals, with a handful of Calgary and Kimberley racers last year, who Moore believes are returning for 2014. Last year's race saw 40 entrants and Moore is expecting the same this year. “There are a fair few soloists, but mainly teams of all ages and abilities. Very fun, family and friendly focused - but with the Fernie hard cores in there too,” said Moore. Kid's get to race again this year after last year's successful introduction of

a course for children. “We have a ski option for 10 to 12-year-olds and then a duathlon option (shortened route) for 13 to 14 and 15 to 16-year-olds. [We’re] hoping that the Nordic Society kids get involved as it always is great to see them battling it out against mom and dad!” Awards are done straight after and there will be a post race fire with smokies, marshmallows and coffee at the base area. Don’t miss this great value race for a fun family day out with great prizes thanks to the support of town businesses. Registration is open at www.zone4.ca. Find more information at www. fernietearsandgears.com.

Jamie Rizzuto boarding big at World Tour By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

A snowshoeing athlete tagging off to his cross country skiing teammate at the 2013 Winter Wheezer. All photos submitted by Abi Moore

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ernie's Jamie Rizzuto is presently in second place overall in the Snowboard Mens Category of the Swatch Free Ride World Tour (SFRWT), after events in Courmayer and Chamonix, France. Elite skiers and snowboarders are launching themselves down big mountain terrain, with high consequences and great reward. The next event competition is in Fieberbrunn Kitzbüheler Alpen, Austria on February 1. To follow Rizzuto at the SFRWT, visit http://www. Jamie Rizzuto. freerideworldtour.com.

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Ghostriders clinch playoffs By Sara Moulton Free Press Staff

By the third period, the tension of the second period had bubbled over with fights breaking out between the two teams. Players were slapped with game misconducts and suspensions as the officials attempted to control the escalating situation.

n exciting night at the Fernie Memorial Arena left the Fernie Ghostriders with a 6-3 win and a string of suspensions last Saturday, January 25. Returning from a 7-4 loss on the night before in Creston, the Riders were hungry for a win and eager to perform in front of their everenthusiastic home crowd. The game began with a $2,800 cheque presentation to Shelley Moulton from Fernie Friends the first intermission, for Friends, which the Riders and Rockies was raised through returned to the ice the auctioning of with renewed vigour specially made jerseys and determination. in October for breast Matt MacDonald cancer awareness. The (assisted by Johnston pre-novice ‘Timbits’ and another players then joined newcomer JJ Beitel) their idols in lining up put the puck in the for the national anthem net early in the second before the beginning of before Joel Burgess the main event. scored back-to-back The home team goals (assisted by didn’t disappoint their Geiger, Beitel, Perrine fans, with Spencer and Jon Thompson) Bender (assisted by between a series of Aidan Geiger and penalties for both newcomer Brett sides. The Rockies also Perrine) scoring the scored two more goals first goal less than two during the period minutes into the game. as the atmosphere Kale Johnston (assisted intensified throughout by Cole Weber) soon the arena. followed suit before By the third period, the Rockies finally the tension of the managed to score one second period had of their own before the bubbled over with end of the first period. fights breaking out After a mini-game between the two by (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX the Timbits during teams. Players were

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It’s totally modern yet captivatingly anachronistic at the same time” – Time Out Chicago In its four year existence, Toronto-based the Wilderness of Manitoba has released three albums, two EPs and toured the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada and the US. On Thursday, February 4, they will be performing at The Arts Station in Fernie. One critic described them as blending the sounds of “indie champions like the Civil Wars and Band of Horses with the early 70’s magic of Neil Young’s Harvest era”. The highlights range from their UK live debut at the End of the Road Festival where they received a standing ovation to playing the Philadelphia Folk Festival and meeting Levon Helm to performing the WOMAD festival in the UK with artists like Robert Plant. This year, they were nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards; one for the Pushing the Boundaries Award

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The purpose of Pest Management Plan (PMP) No. 841-0002-14/19 and the annual control program it covers, is to reduce overall mosquito annoyance for residents and visitors of the District of Elkford. The PMP is developed using an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach which will contribute to the conservation or enhancement of natural mosquito predators wherever possible. It emphasizes larval mosquito control initiatives and employs public education, physical site modification and biological controls to reduce larval mosquito populations. This Pest Management Plan is a renewal of the soon to expire 5 year PMP for this program. The proposed duration of the PMP is from 15 April 2014 to 14 April 2019. All applications would be completed within and adjacent to the District of Elkford. Mosquito larvicide products proposed for use include VectoBac 200G (PCP #18158), which contains the naturaloccurring soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, and VectoLex CG (PCP # 28008), made with the related bacterium Bacillus sphaericus. Both products are a granular (corn cob) formulation. Larval mosquito populations will be controlled by aerial (helicopter) equipment and ground based, hand broadcast applications. This Pest Management Plan for Nuisance Mosquito Control is being prepared for the District of Elkford by D.G. Regan and Associates Ltd., an environmental services firm, with extensive experience in pest management plan development and local mosquito control operations. Information on proposed treatment areas, program scope, annual mosquito control program operations and this PMP are available to the public by request from D.G. Regan and Associates Ltd, 20619 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 91A Avenue, Langley, B.C., V1M 2X2, 604-881-4565, Facsimile 1-866-759-5902, or email; dgra@telus.net. All public inquiries for more information should be forwarded to DGRA Ltd. For VectoBac or VectoLex product information please see the manufacturers website www.valentbiosciences.com. A person wishing to contribute information regarding a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of this Pest Management Plan (PMP) may send copies of the information to D.G. Regan and Associates Ltd. (agents for the District of Elkford) at the contact address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in response to this notice and application will become part of the public record.

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he kids a r e b a c k in school, and back into their routines. For Shelby Cain a lot of kids, and parents, this means activities. Hockey, skiing, swimming, dance, gymnastics, hockey. I know I put hockey twice, but due to the sheer effort it takes to have your kids in hockey, I thought it deserved a double shout-out. Deciding which, if any, activities to have your kids in can be very challenging. I have to say that on the activity scale, we rate on the low-end. I’m one of those people that finds out someone’s kid is in something, feels guilty that my kids are being deprived, and attempts a last minute sign-up. I think I’m this way for a few reasons. I

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and joy of the entire school, Tammy Ogden the Community Liaison for Teck presented the PAC with an $8650.00 cheque, to match PAC's fundraising efforts, and ensure that all children, in all classrooms will have access to this invaluable piece of technology. "With each Smartboard costing an approximate $1500, and 15 classrooms, this goal has definitely taken some time to reach,” said Jenna Jensen, FJM PAC co-chair. “We are all so very grateful to Teck for their help with this. It really means so much to us to be able to now see every classroom have access to a Smartboard. It has taken quite awhile for this project to be complete, and we are looking forward to now being able to focus our efforts on other things that the school and students need or want.” All Smartboards are expected to be ordered and installed in the remaining classrooms by early spring.

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f cabin fever is setting in and you're starting to feel like you want to cause a racquet, the badminton club plays twice a week at the Fernie Community Centre. The badminton club has been running for thirty years. It originally began as a women’s badminton club. “But once more women started joining the workforce, we invited men to join as we had a smaller membership,” said long time member Pat Moore. “We make up groups of four (to play doubles),” said Chris Stockey, badminton club organizer. “We mix it up so everyone gets to know other people and there really is a mix of all levels. It is a very friendly group and we're always happy to have more people show up.” You do not need to bring a partner as most folks come on their own. Wednesday evenings usually have 12 or more show up. Friday mornings are a bit quieter with around eight people. Wednesday evenings

are busier with a diverse crowd including younger folks as many are working and cannot make it to the Friday morning drop-in. There is a small drop in fee of $5.00 or a seasonal fee. Birds are provided and there are six racquets people can borrow if they don't have their own. Stuckey recommends people bring a water bottle for hydration and a pair of clean-soled court-type shoes. “We try to discourage people from wearing shoes on the court that they have walked around outside in as dust and dirt can be slippery and dangerous when you are running to make a shot.” If people don't have separate indoor runners, they will need to really clean off the bottoms of their shoes before playing. Badminton drop-in is Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm and Friday mornings 9-11 am at the Fernie Community Centre. For more information please contact Chris Stockey at cstockey@ gmail.com.

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