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Virginia Robinson is all smiles during the third annual Tears and Gears Winter Wheezer on Saturday. Robinson skied classic for team Boomerang Surprise while her teammate Deena Case ran the snowshoe portion. For the full story, results, and more photos, turn to page 2. Photo by Raven Eye Photography

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n Saturday, June 21, the Elk Valley Relay for Life will be returning to Sparwood. After being held for many consecutive years in Fernie, the hosting duties for the 2014 fundraising event are being turned over to Sparwood. “It's an Elk Valley relay and for whatever reason it got held up in Fernie for many years. I'm on a push to bring it back into rotation,” explained Jen Smith, co-chair of the Elk Valley Relay for Life. “I'd like to see it [in Sparwood] for two years, in Elkford for two years, and then back to Fernie for two years. I think it will be a way more effective event if the communities have time to embrace it and take it in, and then move it along to keep it fresh.” Relay for Life is a non-competitive, 12-hour fundraising event that brings community members together to celebrate life and fight cancer. It is the Canadian Cancer Society's largest annual fundraising effort, with money raised going towards cancer research, advocating for public policies that reduce cancer risk, as well as information and support services for people living with cancer. It has been roughly eight years since Sparwood hosted Relay for Life. “Sparwood has been a great supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society with its Daffodil Campaign and in the past hosted Relay for Life many years ago,” said Smith. “After speaking with service groups and community groups, so far everyone has been very excited, and I've been getting lots of positive feedback.” She went on to say, “This being the first year here I'm aiming for 12 teams at least. We made sure this year it's not on Coal Miner Days so it won't interfere. I'm hoping in the future to have Relay for Life become part of Coal Miner Days and participated in like the bed races and the parade.” Held in Fernie last year, the 2013 Elk Valley Relay for Life raised about $60,000. There were 16 fundraising teams, six of which were from Sparwood or Elkford. The event is largely volunteer driven and Smith is on the hunt for anyone able to help out leading up to and on the day of the event. For more information about Relay for Life visit www.relayforlife.ca.

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Leslie Prentice and Kim Shopland won the Women's Team Skate and had the fastest overall time of 1:19:23. Team Morgan, with Liam and Brendan Morgan, won the Men's Team Skate with a time of 1:26:23. Maelle Weber and Talon Vale made up team Shrek and Donkey in the mixed age 13-14 years category finishing the five km snowshoe and 3.5 km Nordic ski course in 1:10:20. “Lots of the usual locals kindly came back to show their support and dominate,” said Abi Moore. “A few newbies, which was great to see and a few people from out of town too, which was great they made the trip.” For complete race results, go to www. fernietearsandgears.com.

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Safety at Teck’s Line Creek Operations Phase II expansion Site – Dry Creek Access road Teck is asking snowmobile riders and backcountry users to use extra caution when entering the Dry Creek Access road. The area marked Limited Access Boundary above is composed of private property owned by Teck. Active work is scheduled in the Dry Creek drainage. Exact work sites will change daily. The area marked No Access Boundary above is composed of private property owned by Teck and coal lease land. Daily work is scheduled in this area. Access is prohibited and will be marked by no access signs. Do not enter as mine development activities will pose a severe risk to the public. Teck is allowing responsible backcountry users to access limited sections of this property, but Teck and/or contractor crews can and will ask you to leave these areas if they believe there is a safety risk to you or our workforce. Teck respectfully asks that all public follow the signage and any direction provided by Teck and/or contractors. Failure to do so may result in the loss of access. 1. For your safety and ours - Tell us where you are. Find out where we are working. Follow our crew’s instructions. Please sign in at the Dry Creek Gatehouse. Use “Hellie” radio channel, frequency 166.470 (posted on the access road at Dry Creek). If you see the first aid mobile ambulance, it means crews are working nearby – the first aider or HSE coordinator can give you more information and alert crews to your presence. If a crew member asks you to leave or avoid an active, dangerous site, follow their instructions. Failure to do so will result in loss of access privileges for everyone.

2. Expect to see our workers on foot and in vehicles. Keep your distance from them.

3. Expect to meet vehicles on access roads. Stay away from active work areas.

Construction crews and Fallers will be working in the area. Please look out for their presence and keep your distance.

Working Crews and heavy equipment will be working in the area. Expect increased traffic on access roads and slow down on blind corners. Do not drive past active work areas without advising the workers of your presence. Our crew may ask you not to enter an area if they believe it will put you or the workforce at risk.

Safety is at our core Access boundaries are in place around active mining areas to protect the public from heavy machinery. For your protection and ours, observe and follow boundaries. Mining activities can start avalanches or rock slides without warning. If you require any information call Line Creek Loss Prevention at 250-425-3112.

Map boundaries are approximate. Please respect these boundaries. Use this active work area at your own risk. For further questions or concerns please call: Nic Milligan, Manager, Community & Governmental Affairs 250-425-3335

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Loaf Bakery now open in Sparwood By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

here's no loafing around as the new bakery and cafe opened in Sparwood this week. The Loaf Bakery has expanded into Sparwood, catering to the early risers opening at 5:30 am. “We're going back to what we first started with in Fernie, with a smaller bakery,” said owner Phil Gadd. Baking will take place at its new location with the big green truck out front. Loaf's original espresso machine will be

bringing creamy espresso to the caffeine connoisseur’s delight and hot soups can help warm hungry bellies. Bread and patisseries will be the main focus with breakfasts and lunch from the hot box consisting of sausage rolls, spinach pies and miners pies known as Cornish Pasties. Deeply rooted in British mining history, they were first created at the turn of the century by miner's wives. Wives made the half moon shaped pastry with a crust full of rich meat stew as a meal their husbands could eat working underground in all the

soot without having to wash their hands as they'd throw away the crust. “We identified that Sparwood was missing a local bakery and coffee shop so we're trying to fill that gap,” said Gadd. “With the future business developments announced too, we thought it would be good.” While the bakery will mostly be take-out, there will be limited bench seating with the original long table from Fernie. To start the bakery will be open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 am to 3 pm.

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Loaf Bakery Sparwood opened on Tuesday, February 11. From left: Ruth Jellicoe and Karrigan Folvik were on hand offering smiles, fresh baking, and espresso. Photo by N. Obre

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in your work,” explained Vanderschuit. “I had the freedom to create, which is essential for me. I am very thankful for the experience." To encourage businesses to offer summer jobs to high school and post-secondary students, the Summer Works Program provides a wage subsidy of up to $8 per hour for entry-level or career related positions. Since 2010, the program has helped create roughly 150 students jobs every summer in the Columbia Basin. “Businesses benefit from the extra staff support, and students earn money for school, plus get valuable job experience. It’s positive for everyone involved,” commented Sabrina Curtis, director, Sector Initiatives at Columbia Basin Trust. The College of the Rockies administers the Summer Works Program and is happy to help students throughout the basin, while developing local economies at the same time. Application forms are available starting February 21 at cbt.org/summerworks. As the program is quite popular, businesses are asked to submit their applications as soon as possible. For more information about the Summer Works Program, visit cbt.org/summerworks, email summerworks@cbt.org, or call 1-877489-2687 extension 3644.

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Fire burns mobile home in Fernie Trailer Park

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

ernie Fire Rescue (FFR) responded to a fire call at the Fernie Mobile Home Park at 15C-60 Cokato Road shortly after 8 am on February 6. FFR contained the fire, keeping it from spreading to neighbouring structures and mobile homes in

Fernie Fire Rescue and Elk Valley RCMP were called to a mobile home fire at the Fernie Mobile Home Park on Cokato Road on the morning of February 6. Photos by T. Hynd

-28 degree temperatures. No one was home at the time as the owner was at work. Flames were coming out of the windows when Fernie Fire Chief Ted Ruiter was first to arrive on scene. “It looks like it was an accident,” said Ruiter. “We're still going to do a further investigation, but at this point the fire appears to have been caused by a space heater or

a ski boot dryer in the addition which was under construction. The fire was contained to an addition of the [mobile] unit, but the mobile home itself sustained considerable smoke and water damage. At this time a dollar loss is not available.” One B.C. Ambulance with paramedics were present as firefighters used their rescue

breathing apparatus (selfcontained breathing apparatus). Elk Valley RCMP was onsite as was BC Hydro in case the power needed to be turned off. Rescue services noted there are often structure fires when there are very cold temperatures but they are usually related to improper cleaning or maintenance of chimneys.

The home owner had insurance. Jenn Asselin, Emergency Social Services (ESS) Director for the RDEK Elk Valley and South Country, was available to provide immediate assistance. She offers basic living supplies like shelter and clothing when people in situations like these may be displaced.

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Valentine’s Day. Few words in the English language inspire such a myriad of emotions. The holiday that forces us all to think about love manages to find some in a romantic mood, and others calling out for the commercialism to come to an end. It finds those in the throes of a new romance bursting with the chance to go over the top with sweet gestures, and those who may be hurt or bitter wishing the red hearts and cupids would just go away already. So how did this controversial holiday come about in the first place? Valentine's Day actually began as a religious holiday. It all goes back to Saint Valentinus. The original romantic was said to have been imprisoned by the Romans for performing weddings for soldiers who were not permitted to marry. One legend has it that shortly before Valentine was executed, he wrote the first “valentine” note himself, to the daughter of one of his jailers. While all the flowers and love notes given out tomorrow may seem like recent commercialism, the practice of Valentine's Day romance and gifts has been around since the 15th century. So on the eve of Valentine's Day, let's remember what this polarizing holiday is all about. Valentine wasn't honoured for promoting ooey gooey romance (not that there's anything wrong with that), but for standing up for true love. For fighting the power of the state when it denied soldiers of the right to marry. Stand up for someone you care about by simply taking the time to tell them. Instead of feeling like you need to say 'I love you' with a giant teddy bear to a significant other, simply say 'thank you' with a home-baked gift to someone who deserves it. Remember that the love we celebrate on Valentine's Day doesn't have to always be romantic. It can also be a fun holiday for children to enjoy giving and receiving notes of affection from their classmates. For parents and children to exchange sweets and handmade cards. And for friends to remind each other how much they are valued. Keep in mind the history of the holiday and I'm sure you can find a way to celebrate and honour St. Valentine without making yourself cringe. And if all else fails, there is always chocolate and roses.

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Letters to the Editor Response to Wilks There is a remarkable irony about the heading for MP David Wilks' submitted article ('Support our veterans', The Free Press, Feb .6.) The article itself is a remarkably unsubtle attempt to distract us from the antics of Veterans' Affairs Minister Julian Fantino, who, as well as lacking in empathy, respect and common courtesy for Canadians who have served in foreign wars, recently mounted a squalid smear campaign against both Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Ottawa and the Public Service Alliance of Canada because they had taken up

the cudgels on behalf of the veterans. A smear, it should be noted, repeated by Mr. Wilks in his article. If what Mr. Wilks says is true, why is it that only last month his government made it clear that they would attack the B.C. court ruling that the federal government's new system of compensating Canadian veterans violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? And why is it that the veterans themselves are furious with Mr. Wilks' government over the issue of recompense for their sacrifice? Mr. Wilks also makes mention that he once served in the RCMP and that his son is currently serving with the military.

Concerned teacher I am a teacher. I love my job. Even when my students interrupt and distract each other, making it hard to do my job, I still love it. That’s why I do it. I think that my love of teaching music translates to a fun time for my students. If they can have fun while learning something, they probably will want to continue learning. The fun comes from two areas, I think. One, when they learn something new about music that allows them to succeed at a deeper level, they feel it. Two, playing or singing something together with a large group of people feels good. Too often when I was in school, it didn’t feel good, so if I can give students a few moments of feeling good during their school day, it might help them learn the rest of their lessons

It's uncertain what bearing his previous employment has on his government's current attitude to Canadian veterans. However, it is to be sincerely hoped that his son will not be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice demanded of those young men and women who were put in harm's way by Stephen Harper in the futile occupation of Afghanistan, simply so that he could strut and swagger on the world stage as the author of a 'more robust ' foreign policy. Support our veterans? Not your government, Mr. Wilks. JC Vallance Fernie, B.C.

well too. These moments of fun learning happen more often when the students are able to concentrate well. If there are students in the class who are not able to work on their own and need help, I then have to leave my large group lesson and help the individual. This is really important because we don’t want to leave any students behind; we want everyone to have success. I can do this for one or two students in a class at any given time. But some of my classes have four to six students who need individual attention to such an extent that they could take 90 per cent of my time while I ignore the rest of the class who will sit quietly and absorb the lesson without extra help. I needed extra help when I was in school, but I got it. I stayed at lunch and recess doing math while my teacher made sure I could do it. Our current classroom environment makes

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it really hard (in some cases) to give enough time to those students who need it. The B.C. government’s refusal to increase funding per student affects both students and teachers. It means that I can’t pay enough attention to each student in the class who needs it because I am not willing to choose one side or the other. What that means in practice is that in those classes with more than two or maybe three students that need more attention, I can’t give that extra attention. If I did, the rest of the class would suffer. It is a hard choice to make, and one that teachers wouldn’t have to make if the government would spend more money on education. I make enough money. I am not starving, one day I will own a house and maybe even a quad. However, if I move to Alberta, I will pay less for housing and be paid $12,000 to $21,000 more per year to do a job that while not exactly the same, is almost the same. I think they teach a few more days per year than we do, and their union structure is different. That’s a big annual difference, and it’s not a far move, geographically speaking. I don’t work four and four, I don’t work nights, and I don’t think

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I should be paid the same that someone working a hard physical job should be paid. I do have a few degrees, and I think that’s worth something, but I recognize the value in enjoying my work. I do however think that those of us who are creating the future should be treated with respect and dignity, which probably means being paid somewhere in the neighborhood of what other teachers in Canada make. I also think the government could stand to be a little more honest and respectful of things like laws and courts, but I guess you feel invincible when you are ‘in power’. What surprises me the most is the way the government is fighting education so aggressively. Are they trying to hurt the future economic prospects of our province? Because it seems like a good way to do that. I hope that our MLA Bill Bennett and other MLAs will encourage Christy Clark and Peter Fassbender to move forward in a positive manner that will create a better situation for education. One last point, when people say that we teachers are only fighting for our own interests, I wonder which part of the classroom has the line that separates my working conditions from the learning conditions of the students. It’s a hard line to find because it’s invisible. If my job is made a little easier to manage, my students learn better, because their learning is my job. There’s no separation.

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Excellent service We wish to express our gratitude for the excellent service we received from our medical professionals in Fernie. We get prompt appointments and timely, friendly, competent service all around. When my husband Vince was in the hospital with a severe infection during the Christmas season, Dr. Clark advised us to take Vince home so that our family could spend Christmas together. During that time Dr. Clark came to our house every day to attend to Vince. What an example of true, professional service. I have also heard from an acquaintance, who spends a lot of time in Calgary, that she would drive back to Fernie to avail of the good, prompt, medical service we receive here. Thanks again for your excellent service. It is one of the many things that make Fernie a great town in which to live. Vince and Cathleen Sonntag Fernie, B.C.

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he after school club is baking up a storm for their annual Valentine's bake sale this week. “It's quite cute; they spend the week baking and then set up a table in Max Turyk to sell them,” said Mandy Potter, owner of Fernie School Aged Care. The children in the program have decided to donate all of the earnings to the charity Fernie Friends for Friends. The bake sale is this Thursday and Friday (February 13 and 14) from 4 to 6 pm at the Max Turyk Community Centre.

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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 4:45pm – Lego Club, ages 6 – 10, Fernie Library

• 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 pm – Mixed Darts at the Fernie Legion • 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 – The Puzzlers, ages 9-12 at the Fernie Library (preregistration required) • 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 • 7:30 pm – Women’s Darts at the Fernie Legion • 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 • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Living Books, ages 6-10, Fernie Library • 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 – Pioneer Crafts at the Fernie Library, ages 7-10 (registration required) • 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- Men’s Darts at the 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 • 2:00 to 4:00pm – 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 at the 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

• 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 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library • 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

UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 13

14-15 14-16

Sundays

• 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

Family Stories Part #2, 6:308pm, Fernie Library Sparwood Arts, Culture & Heritage Grant Writing Workshop, Sparwood Chamber 1-3 2-for-1 Valentines Swim, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 5-8 pm Pajama Party & Movie Night, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 6-8:30pm Friends of Opera – The Bartered Bride by Smetana, The Arts Station, 7pm Winter in the Wild Festival, Elkford Sparwood Annual Valentine Curling Bonspiel Sparwood Valentine Curling Dinner & Dance Fernie Snow Mobile Association Snow Drags, Stanford Inn Noon Fernie Ghostriders vs. Columbia Valley Rockies, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm

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CONNECTION

City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca City Council Meeting Schedule February 2014 2 9 16 23

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PUBLIC HEARING - Monday, February 24, 2014 at 7:00 pm Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:

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

For more information, please contact the Planning Department at 250.423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie.ca. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00pm, February 24, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: •

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

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

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

Applicant: Location:

Gabrielle Ann Hogan Lot 2, Block 72, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A (721-9th Avenue)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The City is seeking to fill 3 positions within the Leisure Services Department: a certified Parks and Facility Operator; a casual part time position of Lifeguard/ Instructor; and a casual Labourer. Please visit the City’s website for more information on these opportunities.

PUBLIC SKATING

Jan 6 – April 5, 2014 Public Skating Tuesday/Thursday

Red Cross Standard First Aid February 17 - 26, 2014 Monday & Wednesday, 5:00 to 9:00 pm $140.44 plus tax Minimum Age: 13 years This hands-on interactive first-aid and CPR training course includes adult, child, infant, and two person CPR (Level C). Choking procedures and other first aid skills will be covered.

IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue; BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034; BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0; or BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to cityhall@ fernie.ca

All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

On Feb. 14th all day admission prices are buy one, get one free! The free admission applies to admissions of equal or lesser value.

Lot 2, Block 72, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A, from R1 – Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot.

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.

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

Bring your sweetheart, friend, or family down for a swim or nice relaxing soak in our hot tub.

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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 February 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 24, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca.

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

Valentine’s Day Swim

Bylaw No. 2240, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.160, 2014 proposes to change Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by changing the designation of:

Friday Saturday Sunday

10:30am to 11:15am (Free) 7:00pm to 8:15pm 2:00pm to 3:45pm 6:45pm to 8:15pm 2:15pm to 4:00pm

Youth Shinny No School Fridays 10:45 am – 11:45 am Noon to 12:45pm Adult Shinny Monday – Thursday

8:45am to 10:15am

Skate & Shoot Wednesday

1:15pm to 2:30pm

This Notice is published in accordance with Section with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer.

CALL FOR PROJECT SUBMISSIONS

Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs - 2014/2015 The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is accepting project proposals for funding considerations for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program. Program funds are for meeting community/public needs rather than private needs and further, proposals must be submitted by a registered non-profit organization. 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 Guidelines and application forms are available on the RDEK and City of Fernie Websites or stop by

their offices to pick up your copy. Deadline for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014 (Late applications are not eligible.) For more information regarding the Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Program please contact: Shannon Moskal at 250 489-2791 or 1 888 478-7335 (toll free). Email: smoskal@rdek.bc.ca Submit Proposals to: Regional District of East Kootenay 19-24th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Facsimile: 250 489-3498 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Attn: Shannon Moskal, Community Services Manager

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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 Monday, February 17 Monday, February 24 Monday, March 3 Monday, March 17

(in Council Chambers)

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

Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs

Applications are now being accepted for the 2014/15 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. Application forms and proposal guidelines are available at the District of Sparwood Municipal Ofﬁce and on the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca under CBT. The application deadline for project proposals is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014.

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

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PARKS AND GREENBELT WORKERS

The District of Sparwood is looking for energetic and enthusiastic students who will be employed for the summer by the District of Sparwood to work as summer parks and greenbelt workers beginning May 5, 2014 to September 5, 2014. The rate of pay is in accordance with CUPE Local 2698 Collective Agreement.

All applications including cover letter, resume, and proof of enrolment must be received by the District of Sparwood Municipal Office on or before 4:00 pm Friday, March 28, 2014. The ‘hat’ draw will be conducted on Monday, March 31, 2014. All successful applicants will be contacted following the draw. Applicants should be aware that work performance with the District of Sparwood will be considered for future employment. Only students who have been enrolled on a full time basis in high school or a post secondary institution during the 2014 Winter/Spring term and are intending to return to school in the fall are eligible for these positions. Student application forms, including the proof of enrollment, are available at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, the Sparwood Recreation Department, 367 Pine Avenue or on the District website at www.Sparwood.ca. Proof of enrollment form must be signed by the school Registrar’s Office. Preference will be given to post secondary students. All successful applicants will be required to have a valid driver’s license with a Class 5 or a minimum of a Class 7N or Class 7L. Applicants’ address must be the same on their Drivers License as on their mailing address and permanent address in Sparwood.

Any eligible applications received after the close date, will be automatically put on the bottom of this list as well as any who are unable to start employment on May 5, 2014. Questions can be directed to the Sparwood Municipal Ofﬁce at 250.425.6271 or be emailed to mtomera@sparwood.ca .

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.

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. 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. For Further information on the proposed agreements, please contact: Duane Lawrence Director of Community and Facility Services (250) 425-6721 dlawrence@sparwood.ca

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. 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. 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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District of Elkford 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0 P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • info@elkford.ca • www.elkford.ca

Land Held for Resale

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014

Price Listing January 2014 In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of the following land by sale, subject to an Option to Purchase agreement. Civic Address

Legal Description

Apartment Residential (Map 1) Alpine Way

Lot 258, DL 3512, PL 14725

Neighbourhood Commercial (Map 2) Balmer & Caribou

Lot B, DL 3512, PL 14706

Neighbourhood Commercial (Map 3) 94 Deerborne

Lot 9, DL 3512, PL 14726

Service Commercial (Map 4) 13 Bear Paw 17 Bear Paw 19 Bear Paw 21 Bear Paw 2 Bear Paw 6 Bear Paw 8 Bear Paw 10 Bear Paw

Lot C, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot E, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot F, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot G, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot H, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot I, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot J, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot K, DL 8965, PL NEP91179

Property Size (Acres)

Zone

Estimated Total to be Development paid to District Cost Charges (excluding GST)

List Price

3.960

R-4

$209,000

$41,433

$250,433

0.770

C-3

$85,000

$3,864

$88,864

0.739

C-3

$67,000

$3,708

$70,708

0.229 0.331 0.343 0.289 0.476 0.144 0.157 0.150

C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2

$42,500 43,900 44,900 41,900 51,200 30,000 32,100 31,000

$1,896 2,745 2,847 2,399 3,946 1,195 1,300 1,248

$44,396 46,645 47,747 44,299 55,146 31,195 33,400 32,248

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the proposed District of HEARING Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw NOTICE OF PUBLIC No. 751, 2014 at: District of Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 751, 2014 6:00 pm on Monday, February 17, 2014 TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Chambers, 816who Michel hold a Public Hearing to hear Council representations of persons deemRoad their interest affected by the proposed Elkford of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2014 at: Intent Bylaw Amendment No.751, 751, 2014: To amend District of Elkford Zoning6:00 Bylaw No. 737, 2013 including: pm on Monday, February 17, 2014

Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road Adding Schedule ‘A’ (text) that regulates the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within the District of Elkford pursuant to the provisions of the Local

Intent of Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014: Government To amend District of Act. Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 including: 2. Adding Single‘A’ Family Dwellings Principle the Two-Unit Residential 1. Adding Schedule (text) that regulatesas thealocation and Use use ofinbuildings and structures and theZone use of R-2. the District of Elkford pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. 2. Adding Single Family Dwellings as a Principle Use inrezoning the Two-Unit Residential Zone R-2. 3. Adding Schedule ‘B’ (zoning map) and District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley 3. Adding Schedule (zoning map) and rezoning District 5099, 350Zone Elk Valley Highway North, the Highway North,‘B’the Municipal Campground, fromLot Agriculture A-1 to Campground Campground, Agriculture Institutionalfrom Zone P-2. Zone A-1 to Campground Institutional Zone P-2. 4. Prohibiting Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a Use in all zones.

4. Prohibiting Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a Use in all zones. Location: Location: Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North (Municipal Campground). Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North (Municipal Campground). Owner: District of Elkford. Owner: District of Elkford. Applicant: District of Elkford. Applicant: District of Elkford. The proposed bylaw may be inspected betwee

of 8:00proposed am and 4:30 pm, may Monday Friday The bylaw be through inspected holidays, February betweenfrom theFebruary hours 3, of 2014 8:00to am and 1 the District of Elkford Office, 816 Michel Road, 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca.

The sales are subject to conditions of a sales agreement and are generally as outlined below: 1. An offer must be for an amount not less than the Council approved List Price; 2. An offer must include a 10% deposit; 3. An offer must be submitted on the District of Elkford form; 4. The contract of purchase and sale requires that the purchaser enter into an Option to Purchase agreement that will be registered at the Land Titles Office. The Option to Purchase agreement must require that the purchaser complete a building on the Property for the use as authorized in the Zoning Bylaw, by December 31 in the year that is no more than three years after the acceptance of the offer. If a building is not completed as required the District will have the right to repurchase the property within ten years from the date of registration of the option at the Land Titles Office. * All sales subject to sales agreement including building requirement. For more information, please contact: Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Officer District of Elkford 250.865.4000 PO Box 340, 816 Michel Road info@elkford.ca Elkford BC V0B 1H0 www.elkford.ca

Development Zones Apartment Residential Town Centre Commercial Service Commercial Neighbourhood Commercial Industrial

excluding holidays, from February

2014toto February 17,Hearing, 2014 at the If3,unable attend the Public persons District of Elkford Ofﬁthan ce, 4:30 816pm, Michel written comments no later Februa to: Road, Elkford, BC and on the District’s District of Elkford website at www.elkford.ca. P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road If unable to attend the BC Public Elkford, V0B Hearing, 1H0 persons may submit written comments info@elkford.ca no later than 4:30 pm, February 17,

All persons 2014 to: must include their name and civic the submission. All submissions will form part o District of Elkford of the Public Hearing.

Municipal Campground

P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road

Please note that no BC further information Elkford, V0B 1H0 or subm be consideredinfo@elkford.ca by Council after the conclusion o Hearing.

All persons must include their name

R-4 C-1 C-2 C-3 I-1

Proposed rezoning of Municipal Campground

Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Officer and civic address in the submission. February 3, 2014 All submissions will form part of the

record of the Public Hearing. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer ~ February 3, 2014

Winter in the Wild! February 14 & 15, 2014 It might be cold, it might be snowing but here in Elkford we know how to have a howling good time despite the weather. So put on your parka, grab your hat and mitts and join us for a fun-ﬁlled family weekend! Fireworks and Activities for the entire Family!

Beware...Snow Pile Danger

Please do not allow children to play in snow berms or snow piles. The snow blower/plow operator cannot see tunnels carved in the snow. Children playing in the snow are at risk of being injured during snow removal operations, or in the collapse of snow piles. Ensure your children play safe.

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings •February 17 Special Council @ 6 pm •February 17 Public Hearing @ 6 pm •February 24 Regular Council @ 6 pm •March 10 Regular Council @ 6 pm These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits:

Program/Marketing Coordinator (Permanent - Full Time Position) For more information: www.elkford.ca

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Out of the Box One man blues act makes a stop in Fernie By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

he Arts Station has announced its next great public art project. Out of the Box: A Dumpster Art Project will see six to 12 commercial trash bins transformed into artworks by regional artists. The Arts Station is calling for entries for this inaugural art project. “Out of the Box is intended as a way for our regional art community to bring beauty and creativity to a seemingly mundane item like a trash dumpster,” said Courtney Baker, The Arts Station administrator. Out of the Box is a public art initiative by the City of Fernie and in collaboration with Southeast

Disposal. Project facilitation is provided by a volunteer subgroup of the Beautification Committee. The artists will be selected from a call to entry with a deadline of Friday, March 14, 3 pm. The actual painting is to take place on July 6 and a cash prize of $500 for People’s Choice has been donated by The Fernie and District Arts Council. Artists of all ages and who work in all mediums are encouraged to enter this exciting new public art initiative. Applications will be available online at theartsstation.com, or in person at The Arts Station, City Hall and The Royal Hotel. For more info, please call 250-423-48442 or email info@ theartsstation.com.

Australian blues artist Ash Grunwald will play The Royal on Tuesday, February 18 at 9 pm. Submitted photo By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Fernie dumpsters will become a four sided canvas for creative artists. Submitted photos

Drama HAIRSTYLE Pink Highlights

HOT PEPPERS MAKE YOU LOSE WEIGHT!

EXCLUSIVE Love is in the air!

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ustralian blues musician Ash Grunwald is bringing his one man show to The Royal. Travelling Australia and the world for the last 12 years, Tuesday night is Fernie's chance to experience his unique mix of blues, electronica, and hip hop. While Grunwald is looking forward to sharing some songs off his most recent album, Gargantua, he'll be playing a wide mix of music spanning a few different genres. “I'll be playing some of the

songs from [my latest] album. I also have five studio albums so I have a lot of original material, and a lot of old blues songs that I've rejigged, and I'm working on some new things as well.” He went on to explain, “The last couple of years I've been a little more regimented, just got through the songs, played a single from one album to the next, but this tour is going to be a little different. “What I'm really loving about this tour is getting back to a more organic show, melding all the songs together a bit, and making it more of a journey.” Grunwald has just finished

wrapping up a set of shows in his native Australia and is happy to be spending the next few months in Canada. “The last five years I've tried to get over every year to try to build something and get into some of those really cool Canadian festivals,” he said. “I feel like there's a common understanding between Australians and Canadians. I get along really well with Canadian people and it just feels really natural and a little bit like a second home.” Don't miss your chance to catch Ash Grunwald live at The Royal, Tuesday night, 9 pm.

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Brody in the running for a Juno By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ean Brody's most recent album Crop Circles and Tractor Beams is up for a Juno Award. In the running for the top Country Album of the Year, this is the former Jaffray resident's third Juno nomination. Released in November of 2013, Crop Circles debuted at number one on the iTunes Canada Country Album chart and third on the Canadian Country Album chart. The album includes Brody's current single Crop Circles, as well as the gold-selling number one track Bounty, featuring Lindi Ortega. The local country star has been named the Most Played Canadian Artist at Country Radio and has earned himself seven Canadian Country Music Awards. He also recently became the first male Canadian artist with two number one songs at Country Radio with his 2012 song Canadian Girls and Bounty. Brody is currently touring Canada with his Crop Circles

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A light and comical opera By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ernie Friends of Opera is proud to present a light night of opera with The Bartered Bride on Friday. Also known as The Sold Fiancee, the comic opera is considered to have made a huge contribution towards the development of Czech music. Composed by Bedrich Smetana to a libretto by Karel Sabina, it was originally performed in 1866 as a two act format with spoken dialogue. Set in a county village and revolving around realistic characters, The Bartered Bride tells the story of how true love always prevails. Although the opera was not initially received with praise, after revisions and turning it into a three act story, a final version premiered in 1870. The new and

improved Bartered Bride gained popularity quickly and eventually became a worldwide success. Even though love wins in the end, it takes three acts of scheming and drama to get there. Marenka is in love with Jenik, but her parents are insisting she marry someone she has never met. With the help of marriage-broker Kecal, Marenka's parents introduce her to Vasek, a perfect groom and the son of a wealthy landowner. Upon meeting Vasek, Marenka pretends to be someone else in the hopes that Vasek will not want to marry her. After much confusion and negotiations, as well as a song or two, Vasek agrees not to marry Marenka, leaving her free to be with her true love Jenik. Enjoy a night at the opera with The Bartered Bride on Friday, 7 pm, at The Arts Station. Admission is by donation.

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ernie Aquatic Centre's free swim for B.C. Family Day made a big splash. The pool was full of families and friends taking part in the free fun and games from 1 to 3 pm. If you missed out, there is still a chance for you to take advantage of the Valentine's 2-for-1, all day on February 14, with two for the price of one admission. For the pool schedule, go to www.fernie.ca or call the pool at (250) 423-4466.

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elly Hansen’s Big Mountain Battle made a triumphant return to Fernie Alpine Resort on Saturday. The event saw teams of two skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and traversing their way around the mountain in a whirlwind of a scavenger hunt! Each team of two had three hours to explore the ski hill and make it to each checkpoint with the help of a course map. The top three teams to make it to all the checkpoints with the best times all received awards. The lucky first prize team walked away with $2,000 worth of Helly Hansen swag.

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Roguish luxury at an economy price signals, plus available power lift gate Mont Tremblant, Quebec – The and an optional panoramic moon roof. 2014 Nissan Rogue is the newest entry The dimensions of this new Rogue are to the fastest growing segment in Caa bit of an optical allusion, as it looks nadian auto market – the compact SUV. much bigger than the outgoing model The sales leaders are the Ford Escape, but, in fact, is 25mm shorter. Yes, the Honda CR-V, Toyota RV4 and many, width and height have increased but many others. There is no mistaking this small SUV looks longer because the why these products have become so wheelbase has been stretched to make popular. They offer room for a family of rom for an optional third row of seats. four, with a high seating position that drivers and passengers like, plus plenty Inside of room for cargo and a price that’s not Nissan has done a good job of delivering too outlandish. a pleasant looking dash with the feaThe fact that these station wagon-retures people really want. Just because placements have become so popular this isn’t a mid-sized SUV, doesn’t mean is also the dramatic that Canadians don’t improvement in fuel want the finer things. economy these companies The middle SV trim will have been able to achieve. be the most popular due No longer does a family to 17-inch alloy wheels, have to give up huge fog lights, heated seats, dollars on fuel to drive a power driver’s seat and small SUV. a huge panoramic moon And what makes this roof for $26,748 in FWD new Nissan Rogue so The objective and $2,000 more in AWD. interesting is the level of To get the three-row with this new Rogue refinement and capability version the SV needs for up to seven passengers was to be noticed to be equipped with over three rows of seats. and provide a level the $2,050 Family Tech To test this new entry, Package which might of refinement and Nissan held its launch be worth the stretch event in and around Mont creature comforts that because it really does Tremblant, Que., getting the competition isn’t amp up the goodies. They a real taste of sub-zero, include the third row of providing winter, Canadian driving. seats that makes this a

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7-passenger SUV. Granted, the third row is tight but perfect for those occasional times when extra family members are in town. In addition, this package includes navigation, a 7-inch touch screen monitor, power lift gate, blind-spot detection system, and lane departure warning system. These really are premium features found only in luxury SUVs just a few short years ago. Unfortunately, the top SL trim is only available in a two-row 5-seat configuration because

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it was felt the price would be too high for compact SUV buyers. Drive As hard as it might be to believe, this new, larger and slightly heavier (49kg) Rogue is actually more fuel-efficient than the last model. They were able to improve the economy by 18 per cent through the introduction of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), aerodynamic tricks, and letting the carried-over engine breathe a bit better. Still rated at 170hp, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine does a good job in city driving, thanks to the gearing of the new CVT but can seam a bit underpowered for higher, passing manouevre on the highway. Overall, the person filling the new Rogue up with fuel will welcome this balance of efficiency and everyday drivability. As part of the winter driving experience, I drove on an ice course in Macaglisse, Que., to highlight the vehicle’s stability system and the Active Trace Control feature. On the first run, through the twisty, sheer ice roads the entire system was shut off. As I crested a hill, then made a hard right turn, the Rogue slid all

the way out to the edges of the corner, almost hitting the opposing snow bank. On the second run, with the advanced systems on, the same road was almost uneventful. The stability and traction control kept the wheels from spinning but the Trace Control System provides just a slight amount of brake force to the inside wheels to help the Rogue navigate the sheet ice with confidence. Verdict The objective with this new Rogue was to be noticed and provide a level of refinement and creature comforts that the competition isn’t providing. The pricing is fantastic, especially the middle SV models. The larger interior dimensions will always be welcome, as buyers like to get more for their money, but it is still small and efficient enough for city buyers. The Lowdown Power: 2.5L 4-cylinder with 170hp Fill-up: 8.2L/6.2L/100km (city/highway AWD) Sticker price: $23,498-$33,098 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Adventures in leaving Detroit and trusting your GPS The digital road sign above warned: “Changing Roads Ahead. Do not rely solely on GPS.” I felt like it was speaking directly to me as I had suffered anxiety ever since Driveway editor Keith Morgan climbed into the Jeep Cherokee and we left downtown Detroit, heading north to Toronto. North, ahem, yes. The tunnel to Canada was a stone’s throw away from our launch point. After the excitement I was thinking it would route me the same way I got down to Motown, via Windsor and through the tunnel. of the 2014 North Why the GPS didn’t? – I’m not sure. Clearly it knew American International something we didn’t. Auto Show, I was looking Needless to say, the mechanical woman’s voice echoing through the premium speakers certainly did forward to the long and give us a scenic tour of the area. 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Proposed changes for first responders By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

ernie Council is taking the B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) up on their offer for a briefing session on proposed changes for first responders in the Resource Allocation Plan (RAP). Although the RAP ambulance response changes have already been implemented, the first responder changes have not. The BCEHS is asking local governments for their input before implementing the first responder changes as requested by many municipal fire departments. Under the Emergency Services Act, the board of BCEHS is responsible for governing all emergency services provided in B.C., including those provided by B.C. Ambulance Service, first responder agencies, B.C. Patient Transfer Network and Trauma Services B.C. “We take our responsibility to patients and taxpayers seriously,” wrote Wynne Powell, board chair in a letter to Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano dated January 3, 2014. “We are committed to ensuring patient needs come first and using all resources as effectively and efficiently as possible.” “We certainly don't want to do anything to reduce service,” said

Giuliano. Fire Chief Ted Ruiter was present at the January 27 Council meeting. “The question is what level of service do we want to provide here in Fernie in regards to ambulance and our first response service that we give on behalf of Fernie Fire Rescue,” said Ruiter. “They are trying to eliminate the type of calls we go to and in my opinion, I think we really need to take a look at that because ambulance service in Fernie is stretched to say the least. I suggest we take a look at some of the things they are wanting to do and give it some serious thought.” “At the Union of B.C. Municipalities (conference) there was a lot of discussion around B.C. ambulance service, especially in rural areas,” said Councillor Phil Iddon. “Some people did get up and make some rather serious accusations as to staffing levels, the availability of service, delays and times. “I think every community has different challenges when it comes to ambulance because of geographics, roads and proximity of other services, so perhaps it would warrant getting feedback on how the changes are in their mind. This is all about not duplicating services because they are all stretching their budgets

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RDEK Board of Variance Representatives Central (Areas B, C & E) and Elk Valley (Area A) Subregions The RDEK is soliciting interest from members of the public to represent the following areas: • Central Subregion (Electoral Areas B, C, E) - One Position • Elk Valley Subregion (Electoral Area A) - One Position The preferred candidates will have experience in land use planning, land development or the construction industry and be willing to occasionally travel to Cranbrook to attend meetings. The Board of Variance is a decision-making body that considers minor variances to bylaws to relieve hardship or extend non-conforming uses. The operation of the Board is governed by the Local Government Act and RDEK bylaws. The Board is composed of three members, one from each RDEK subregion. There are presently two vacancies, one for the Central Subregion, and one for the Elk Valley Subregion and each position is for a three year term. The Board meets about once per year to consider applications. There is no compensation for sitting on the Board or attending meetings, other than for travel expenses. If you are interested in applying for either position please submit a letter indicating your experience by February 21, 2014 to: Karen MacLeod, Acting Manager Regional District of East Kootenay 19 – 24 Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 or kmacleod@rdek.bc.ca For further information contact Karen MacLeod, Acting Manager of Planning & Development Services at 250-489-2791, toll-free at 1-888-478-7335 or kmcleod@rdek.bc.ca.

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The Fernie Seniors boys basketball took on the Sparwood Spartans January 28 and February 4. Submitted photo Submitted

he Fernie Senior boys basketball team recently played a home and home against Sparwood, with both teams earning a win on their home court. On January 28, the Spartans took it to the Falcons with a score of 81-76. Daniel Burgess led the Falcons with 34 points and 13 rebounds. Fernie hosted Sparwood on February 4 and returned the favour with a final score of 51-42. Cole Goodman

played his best game of the season on both ends of the floor, finishing with eight points, four steals, three rebounds and two assists. Fernie is looking forward to hosting their annual tournament February 14 to 15 at Fernie Secondary. This year's tournament will feature eight teams from all over the Kootenays. Games start at 12:15 pm on Friday with local rivals Fernie versus Sparwood in the opening matchup. Admission is free and all are welcome!

he other night I joined a group of 16 women for a dinner adventure. We skied in, ate our weight in cheese and other food that we covered in cheese, and then skied out. It was fantastic. The Shelby Cain food was pretty great too. The part that I loved the most was that everyone there was either a friend or a familiar face. As I chatted with different people throughout the night, I realized the web of connections was amazing. It went something like this. “Oh, you’re Emma’s brother’s wife who knits those cool scarves for the craft show!” Or… “wait, did you say you’re Cedar’s mom? I teach her yoga at her school on Tuesdays, I love Cedar!” And on, and on. It seems like everyone’s connected in some way…one degree, maybe two. As you place people, you realize there aren’t a lot of strangers in a small town. More like connections you haven’t put faces to yet. It’s really cool. I grew up in a small town. When I turned sixteen, I would have caught a ride on a sanitation truck to get out of there. ‘Cool’ was not the word I would have used to describe it. It drove me crazy! Ironically, for exactly the same reasons I love it now. My parents knew every misguided step I took, and I heard about it. “Mrs. Meyer saw you at the mall after school holding hands with Ian Smith! That guy is a criminal Shelby!” Or… “I heard you rounded the corner on Victoria pretty quickly this afternoon. Slow down young lady!” Eyes everywhere. I craved anonymity. When I finally moved to a city, I couldn’t get over the fact that none of my actions would be reported back to my parents. I responded accordingly. Yikes. Now that I am a parent, I love the fact that people know me, know my family. If you drop a mitt in the parking lot, chances are very high that someone will see it, know it’s yours, and you’ll get a text from that person saying where to reclaim it. If your kid falls off their bike when you’re not around, someone they know will come to their aid. If you want to buy something, sell something, host an event or catch a ride to one, people will find out, and respond. (With or without Facebook…I know this because I’m not a member, or ‘on’ or however you Facebookers say it). And when my girls are teenagers and holding hands with someone who may or may not turn out to be a criminal, I’ll find out about it. (For the record, that guy is serving 12 years).

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One win, two losses for Ghostriders home weekend By Sara Moulton Free Press Staff

he Ghostriders’ second consecutive three-game weekend resulted in a win and two losses at the Fernie Memorial Arena from February 7 to 9. The Riders battled the Spokane Braves on Friday, Feb. 7 for the first time at home this season. Matt MacDonald (assisted by Aaron Neufeld and Joel Burgess) opened the scoring with a goal for Fernie in the second period, but the Braves came back to score three unanswered goals in the third for a 3-1 win. The following night, division-leaders Creston Valley Thunder Cats showed their strength as they shut out the Riders in a 6-0 showdown. The guests were slapped with a variety of penalties between their goals, including two minutes when Ethan Rusnack rushed Ghostrider goaltender Phoenix Logan-Hill, but the Cats still managed to prevent the Riders from scoring from their 29 shots on goal. Despite the disappointment of the previous two nights, the Riders returned on Sunday, Feb. 9 to defeat the Golden Rockets in an exciting 4-2 game. The spotlight was on the Riders’ defencemen as JJ Beitel and Anthony Gilbert delivered three goals between them for the home side, while the ever-reliable Burgess contributed one more with only minutes left in the game. The Ghostriders’ final home game of the regular season will be on Sunday, Feb. 16 against Kimberley at the Fernie Memorial as of February 12, 2014 Arena. Come down and support your team DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie Mountain as they take on their Team GP W L T OTL Pts main rivals ahead of Creston Valley Thunder Cats 48 35 11 1 1 72 the playoffs! Kimberley Dynamiters 50 27 21 2 0 56

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Elk Valley athletes head to Winter Games By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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he B.C. Winter Games are fast approaching and a number of Elk Valley athletes are getting ready to compete. Happening from February 20 to 23, this year's games will take place in Mission, B.C. The B.C. Winter and Summer Games are the province's biennial celebration of sport and community. Since the first games in 1978, 38 communities have hosted the competition, over 350,000 athletes and volunteers have been involved, and thousands more have come out to watch as spectators and

JJ Beitel Ghostriders defenceman JJ Beitel scored two goals for the Riders as they took down the Golden Rockets on Sunday night.

supporters. The Winter and Summer Games unite B.C.'s emerging high performance athletes, trained coaches, and certified officials for four days. They can serve as a stepping stone towards higher level sport competitions, as well as a valuable learning and developmental experience for young athletes. Representing the communities of the Elk Valley this year in a variety of different sports are: Anna Kotlai - Figure skating – Fernie Emma Nieuwesteeg - Figure skating – Fernie

Curtis Eldridge – Judo – Fernie Ben Gilmet – Judo - Fernie Kara Goodman – Judo – Fernie Megan Koevoet – Judo – Fernie Anna Koevoet – Judo – Fernie Daniel McRae – Judo – Fernie Anthony Milligan – Judo – Fernie Liam Teetzel – Judo – Fernie Noah Teetzel – Judo – Fernie Alisha Temple – Judo – Fernie

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A wild weekend Skaters own the podium

Top row, from left to right: Gabrielle Runzer, Emma Morgan, Emma Nieuwesteeg, Brady Whitson. Front row, from left to right: Hunter Bezak, Rylee Whitson, Ava Hozjan, and Sonia Mende. Photo by L. Skubovius By Lisa Skubovius Contributor

The Elk Valley Wild Gold team faced off against the Irvine Bulldogs at the Sparwood Arena on Saturday afternoon. Photo by N. Obre By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

t was a busy weekend for the Elk Valley Wild as they hosted the Pee Wee Black and Gold Tournament. It was a wild weekend of hockey, with the young athletes hitting the ice hard on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Elk Valley Wild Black and Gold teams came together to welcome eight teams from as far away as LaCombe and Irvine, Alberta. The two Elk Valley Wild teams are made up of children from Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, and Jaffray.

aking a cue from Canada’s Olympians, Fernie Skating Club members owned the podium at two competitions over the past few weeks, bringing home 18 medals. The hardware collection began at the West Kootenay

I n v i t a t i o n a l competition in Rossland in midJanuary, with Hunter Bezak, Ava Hozjan, and Gabrielle Runzer earning gold medals in the Senior Bronze, Pre-Juvenile, and Gold Ladies events respectively. Runzer also captured a silver in the Gold Elements event, and Emma Morgan collected a bronze in

Pre-Juvenile Ladies, while Star 2 skaters Olivia Sombrowski and Emmerson Zimmerman earned gold and merit assessments in their event. Two weeks later at the Kootenay Regional Championships in Fruitvale, the Fernie Skating Club sent 16 representatives and came home with 13 medals. This haul

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included seven gold medals: Runzer in Novice Ladies, Anna Koltai in PreNovice Ladies, Emma Nieuwesteeg in Juvenile Ladies, Hozjan in Pre-Juvenile Ladies, Bezak in Senior Bronze Ladies, Alexandra Stephenson in the Bronze Interpretive event, and Shayla Lipkewich and Brady Whitson in the Gold Pairs Interpretive. Whitson and Lipkewich also won podium spots in the Gold Ladies Freeskate event, with silver and bronze medals respectively. Stephenson also captured an additional medal, silver, in Junior Silver Ladies, with club-mate Kaitlyn Poirier collecting the bronze prize in the same event. Rounding out the Fernie medal count, Morgan earned a silver in Pre-Juvenile Ladies, and Rylee Whitson skated to third place in the Bronze Interpretive event. Sonia Mende was just short of the podium, skating to fourth place in the Star 5 event. In addition to these successes, Bezak and Runzer earned honours for outstanding artistic skating in their freeskate events, bestowed on them by the competitions’ judges. Bezak was awarded the Junior Artistic Skater plaque and Runzer the Senior Artistic Skater plaque. In non-medalling events, Fernie skaters Sombrowski, Ashlynn Saluk, Jenna Dies, and Lela Krotz received two silvers, a bronze and merit assessments respectively.

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Calling all local farmers! he fourth edition of the East Kootenay Local Food Guide will be produced this spring. The guide aims to be a complete list of local food producers from Creston to Golden to Fernie, making it easier for people to locate and enjoy a wider variety of food produced locally. As a non-profit initiative, there is no cost to food producers for inclusion in the guide. Updated and new information is welcomed until February 20. While connecting more people to local food, the guide helps increase the viability of producing local food and in the long term hopes to encourage more producers to start up. The only rule for being included is a direct connection to the food you are producing, including farms, ranches, and value added food products such as preserves or bread products. There has been an inspiring increase in locally produced food in recent years, evident in the need for an update to the guide, along with increased interest by the public to support local food. If

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ernie has launched on-demand webcasts of City Council meetings and public hearings. This new service is available through Fernie’s website (www.fernie.ca), giving residents the opportunity to watch meeting webcasts from the comfort of their home. “I am pleased to introduce webcasting,” said Mayor Mary Giuliano. “This initiative will help to ensure that our decision making process remains open, informed and understood.” The new webcasting service complements Mayor and Council’s goal of building a more accessible, transparent, and accountable local government. Last year, Fernie redeveloped its website and launched its Twitter site. “Citizens will be able to access meeting videos at their convenience, along with the supporting materials such as staff reports and

meeting agendas,” said Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer. “Successful communities foster engaged citizens.” The City has contracted with Granicus, an award-winning cloud applications provider for government transparency, efficiency and citizen participation. Its solutions are designed specifically to help public agencies establish meaningful connections with their community online, over social networks, and mobile devices while reducing operational costs. Video streaming coverage will commence at 7 pm Monday, February 11 with the City of Fernie regular Council meeting. To view this meeting and a list of archived meetings, please visit www. fernie.ca and click on ‘City Hall’ and ‘Meetings & Minutes’. Regular Council meetings will be broadcast on Shaw TV Channel 10 at 3:30 pm on Tuesdays and 11 am on Thursdays.

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n the last episode, Danielle Cardozo was one of the top 14 home cook chefs who were grouped into two teams and then tasked with cooking lunch for the hockey players of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Cooking for the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre was one of the most exciting meals Cardozo has ever cooked. “MasterChef Canada really put together a great challenge,” said Cardozo. “I was honoured to cook for hockey greats such as Wendel Clark and Darryl Sittler and I am not going to complain that the handsome Colton Orr liked my halibut!” Tensions ran high as the cooks dealt with team dynamics that cropped up under the pressure. “I did not want to be on Dale's team. He's a dramatic individual. He's not exactly a team player, and that is not who you want as a captain! “I was picked last. In this case it's not about when you are picked, it's about the team you end up on and I was very happy to be on Pino's team! I knew we'd all work well together, and that Pino would put trust in us to execute a dish. It also made it clear to me that they underestimate my abilities. In this competition, it's okay to be underestimated to stay off your competitor’s radar. “Pino gave me complete autonomy over the halibut and I couldn't be happier. (Judge/ chef) Claudio Aprile asked me if I was worried about

overcrowding the fish. It was definitely a concern, as I had to cook fifty fillets. Four trays and two convection oven slots isn't exactly ideal conditions. However, if you've cooked halibut as much as I have, you know how to compensate with time and temperature. I was poaching the halibut in a homemade lemonade oil, so uneven cooking due to crowding wasn't a great concern. As well, poaching it allows you a little forgiveness if there's any wait time between oven and serving. “Overall, our whole team was extremely happy about how we cooked. Our team worked like a well oiled machine. That was the first time anyone on our team had cooked in a professional kitchen; it was a whole new world.” Cardozo's team won the challenge by popular vote by the Toronto Maple Leafs. “It's really nice to have a team challenge win under our belt. Though I am not letting it make me comfortable. I was not envious of those who had to make the stuffed ravioli. It's not an easy dish by any means. It took me a long time to get ravioli down, so I was extremely impressed by what the other cooks produced. “This experience so far has been amazing. It has brought so much more to my life. It opened up my passion for cooking more than I ever knew existed. I always thought that MasterChef Canada was the ultimate goal for a home cook. It's still surreal that I am a part of this amazing experience.

I'm starting to realize that MasterChef Canada has a real impact on its viewers, and it has opened up a number of doors for me.” Cardozo will be teaming up with Cranbrook's Genex Marketing to start a project together; more details will be announced in the coming weeks. Cardozo is also thrilled to be teaming up with Executive Chef Dave Bohati, of Market Restaurant in Calgary whose restaurant was just voted number one Best New Restaurant by CBC food critic John Gilchrist. They met at his restaurant a couple months ago and have been in touch ever since. “We will be collaborating on a multiple course dinner at Market on March 23. I will spend a couple days at his restaurant learning how to prepare for and execute a multiple course dinner. Dave is a part of an initiative called The Syndicate. It's a group of extremely talented chefs across Canada who have dedicated themselves to mentoring young chefs. I have been blessed to have him to turn to for culinary advise. I am honoured that he'd invite me into his kitchen.” As opportunity knocks for Cardozo, the MasterChef Canada competition intensity is rising as each of the remaining 13 home cooks are determined to win the first MasterChef Canada title and $100,000. Cardozo grew up in the Elk Valley and currently lives in Cranbrook, B.C.

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PINOTTI: NOVEMBER 19, 1940 – FEBRUARY 8, 2014 (Mary) Pauline Pinotti, affectionately known by many as “Granny,” peacefully passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie on Saturday, February 8th, at 3:05 pm. She was surrounded by her husband Richard, her daughter Theresa, and her son Colin. She unfortunately lost her battle with pancreatic cancer after a brave fight and overcoming pneumonia and sepsis. Pauline is survived by her husband Richard, her daughter Theresa (Jim) Browning, her son Colin (Niccole) Pinotti and their daughters, Alexandra and Makenzie. She is also survived by her sister Georgette (Cam) MacDonald and a multitude of nieces and nephews, from near and far. Pauline was predeceased by her parents, Art and Louise Dufresne, her sister Jeannette Fontaine, her brother Rolland Dufresne and her sister Fern Helland. Granny greatly loved her granddaughters and doing crafts with them and having “sleepovers.” She also enjoyed cooking and was known for her caramel popcorn (aka: Granny’s Crack), her nuts and bolts and caramel apples at Halloween. She loved going fishing with her Yorkshire terrier Nikki and her father in law, Louis Pinotti, with whom she also went picking wild mushrooms. Pauline liked going picking huckleberries with her brother in law, Carl Helland, and made the most amazing jam and pies. She worked at the Fording River Operations for twenty years before retiring and was known for being an exceptional worker. She was a prolific poet and had many of her poems published. Pauline loved going to the casino, especially with her sister Fern. She was also known for liking to drive fast and was very thrilled with “the rocket,” her new Dodge Dart. She loved her husband and family very much and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Pauline. No flowers by request, but in lieu of donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Elk Valley Hospice (250-423-4453 or elkvalley @elkvalley.org) The Memorial Service will be held at the Elkford Community Conference Center on Saturday, February 15th at 10:30 a.m. with Father Bart van Roijen officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs. com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

DAYMAN: Mary Jean Dayman passed away peacefully at Rocky Mountain Village on February 7, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Jean was born in Fernie on March 23, 1928. She loved Fernie so much she spent the rest of her life here. She was the second child born to George and Ethel Quail. She had an older brother Doug and younger sisters Pat, Sheila and Brenda. Growing up in the heart of the depression she gained values of caring and giving in her community that remained with her for the rest of her life. Her youth was spent with family and friends in Fernie during the winter and much of the summer at her grandparents’ cottage on Rosen Lake. As a teen she spent a vacation on Vancouver Island with her aunt and uncle. Following her graduation in 1946 from the Fernie Secondary School, she began working for BC Telephone Company. It was during this time that she met her husband Aubrey Dayman, who she married in 1950. She left her employment shortly after to start a family. Jean and Aubrey built a house on Pellett Avenue, now known as 3rd Avenue where they raised their three daughters. In 1959 they purchased property on Tie Lake where they built a cabin. Most of the summer was spent at the cabin with a week or two each year spent in Nelson where Aubrey’s family was from. Jean was an excellent seamstress. For many years she would design and sew her own Halloween costumes and daughter’s dresses. They were definitely something to be proud of. In the 1960s she volunteered at the Public Health Clinic for a few years and spent a lot of her free time in the winter curling. She and Aubrey collected many trophies over the years at various bonspiels in the East Kootenays. When the Art Station was under construction she spent many hours there painting walls. She was very proud of her contribution to such a wonderful heritage building. She was predeceased by her husband Aubrey and is survived by her daughters Wendy Schwab (Gerry), Pam Korum (Laurie) and Susan Glover (Paul), four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Doug Quial (Wilda) and Sheila Buchanan (Jack). The family would like to express their gratitude for the kindness and care from all the staff at Rocky Mountan Village and to Dr. McBeath who was always there when they needed him. At Jean’s request, cremation will take place and there will be no service. Condolences received at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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WELCOMES YOU Sunday Meeting Morning Services

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KNOX UNITED CHURCH

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

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YOU ARE INVITED! Mass Times: Saturdays: St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ~ 7:00 pm Sundays: St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ~ 11:00 am St. Bernardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission, Elkford ~ 4:00 pm Thursdays: St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ~ 6:30 pm Fridays: Lilac Terrrace ~ 11:00 am Confessions: Following each mass, or by appointment. Pastor: Father Bart Van Roijen 250-425-6444

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

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

SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE 436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

1622 10th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-4112 www.mountainsidechurch.ca Sunday Services 10:30 am Sparwood Campus gathering 9:00 am

Services: Sunday 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm

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TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME

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HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

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CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-6517

250-425-7787 Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC)

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A day of family fun at Wapiti Ski Hill By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ernie Alpine Resort isn’t the only ski hill to boast epic powder in the Elk Valley. Elkford’s Wapiti Ski Hill showed the community what they’ve been missing at their second annual Family Fun Day over the weekend. Perfectly timed to take place during B.C. Family Day Weekend, skiers and boarders of all ages came out on Saturday for a jam-packed day of activities. The festivities offered something for everyone, including powder 8’s, slalom and downhill races, balloon stomp, and a snow snake search for the younger kids.

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February 28, March 1 & 2 Parade registration is under way. This years theme is The Legend of the Griz, Wild & Spirited Mountain Culture, your parade entry should be designed with that in mind. All groups/organizations/businesses participating in the parade must forward an application to the Griz Days Committee no later than February 27th, 2014. Parade entrants must be lined up by 6:00 p.m. to be eligible for judging. Participants must line up behind the 901Fernie on 3rd Ave and 10th Street Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. sharp. SAFETY STANDARDS: 1. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. 2. Parade coordinator reserves the right to reject any impaired individuals. 3. For safety reasons, absolutely no candy or other objects to be thrown from any moving vehicle. The only candy or promotional items that may be handed out, must be done so person-to-person by a walking participant along the parade route. 4. The use of fire, gas or propane devices is not permitted. 5. All parade vehicle drivers must have a valid driver’s license. 6. It is the responsibility of the float sponsor to provide adequate safety measures to secure the individuals riding on their float. 7. Adults must supervise children on parade floats. 8. Participants must not get on or off moving floats or vehicles. 9. Vehicles must not stop in the middle of the parade route, or in any way hinder the forward procession of the parade. 10. Participants are responsible for the observation of safety standards. VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE PARADE.

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