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Kids get grizzly at winter carnival

IDES kids enjoy career day - Page 2 BUSINESS

Elevation showcases KAVU - Page 27 ARTS

Flathead exhibit in town - Page 17

Kid and adults had a blast at Fernie Alpine Resort’s Griz Kids Winter Carnival on Saturday. For the full story and more photos turn to page 26. Photo by T. Hynd

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Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased worker from Teck's Coal Mountain Operations By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

Grimsrud competes at Nationals - Page 19

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Cardozo still in the running - Page 11

he BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an industrial accident at the Teck Coal Mountain mine near Sparwood on March 16. He was Miles Bradley Lorenz, age 59, of Coleman, Alberta, a community in southwest Alberta near the B.C. border. Lorenz was a water truck

driver and was filling his truck with water when he was impacted by frozen rock which fell from a separate vehicle. He was transported to hospital in Blairmore, Alberta, but he could not be resuscitated. The Coroners Service, the provincial Inspector of Mines and the RCMP continue to investigate this death. The family of Mr. Lorenz has been notified of his death. The B.C. Ministry of

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Energy and Mines are investigating the fatality that occurred around 2 am on Sunday, March 16. According to Nic Milligan of Teck, the mine inspector will be onsite today, as they were yesterday. “I can’t speculate on the timeframe of the investigation or provide any additional details. Our focus right now is on ensuring employees at site are supported and working with the Ministry to ensure a full investigation.” Teck

Saturday, March 29th Recycle your cardboard into a creative sleds and ride it down the slope!

extended their sincere condolences to the employee’s family, friends and colleagues. Teck Resources operates five open pit coal mines in the Elk Valley. Coal Mountain Operations is located 30 kilometres southeast of Sparwood in southeastern British Columbia. The Ministry of Energy and Mines commented on what they called a tragic accident. “No other employees were injured and authorities, including

officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, have initiated an investigation.” “I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the employee's family, the workers at Coal Mountain Operations and the community,” said Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Kootenay East MLA. The United Steel Workers Union is aware of the incident but will not comment while the incident is under investigation.

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Painters, mechanics, and carpenters, oh my! By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

sabella Dicken Elementary School (IDES) students spent the afternoon learning about the different trades and the career options they come with. IDES' Career Day 2014 was focused on trades and students got the chance to

hear from five different people working in five different industries. Speaking to the students were: Jenny Mitchell, White Ladder Painting; Ian Larsen, Larsen Whalen Enterprises; Steve Wall, mechanic, Fernie Alpine Resort; Cara Pasque, recruiter, Teck Coal; and John MacGregor, Heli-Cool.

Isabella Dicken Elementary School students spent Career Day on Friday, March 14 learning about trades from five different people working in five different industries. Above: Steve Wall, mechanic, Fernie Alpine Resort. Top right: Jenny Mitchell, White Ladder Painting. Bottom right: John MacGregor, Heli-Cool. All photos by N. Obre

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Bearspaw Contracting Society solicits project ideas from Fernie Council

upgrades. Councillor Phil Iddon suggested the Trinity Lodge seniors' home earspaw Contracting may need a sprinkler system for Community First Society safety purposes; it is a very high (BCCFS) is looking to help dollar and high value project. fund a large capitol project that is Iddon also mentioned there is very beneficial to the entire Elk Valley. limited access to handicap facilities On behalf of the BCCFS, Len at the Fernie arena suggesting Gostick wrote to Fernie Council in the possibility of a wheelchair lift February in hopes to solicit large and creating a mezzanine area to capital project ideas in the range of give people with disabilities and $100,000. seniors access to enjoy watching the The BCCFS figure skating, r a i s e d minor hockey “This year we plan to put $100,000 in teams and other on a bigger event and raise 2013 with a events. even more funds” celebrity golf Last year tournament Gostick and Len Gostick and donated his partner BCCFS the funds to at Bearspaw construct the decided they new Elkford wanted to do helipad for medical emergencies. something for the community that At the regular council meeting made a difference. In a very short on March 10, Fernie Council voiced timeframe they put together a golf a variety of projects. Councillor tournament and fundraising dinner Joni Krats suggested repairs and and raised over $100,000 for the upgrades to the recreation facilities construction of a much needed new at James White Park and the helipad in Elkford. ball diamonds; things that were “Our group has discussed what damaged during the flooding last and how we could improve on last year. Mayor Mary Guiliano was year's results,” wrote Gostick. “This thinking the same thing about the year we plan to put on a bigger ball diamonds. event and raise even more funds.” Councillor Joe Warshawsky A new helipad for Sparwood, a suggested the restoration project of new lift for the Elkford ski hill, the Fernie Heritage Library. much needed improvements to Councillor McSkimming brought Sparwood's Lilac Terrace seniors up the Tom Uphill home and the home are some of the ideas that Trinity Lodge, mentioning the have been forwarded to BCCFS need for appliances and general from the community.

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The Fernie Child Care Society Daycare is searching for qualified staff to help ease the long wait list for infants and toddlers. Photo by N. Obre By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

t’s an issue many Fernie parents, and even soon to be parents, are familiar with. Finding an open spot for your child in daycare is not easy. With only one registered daycare facility in town, parents who aren’t able to secure their child a spot are forced to turn to private childcare, or consider staying out of the workforce longer than they had planned; both of which can be a financial strain. Fernie Child Care Society Daycare is Fernie’s only registered daycare facility and is licensed for 12 infants/ toddlers and 16 three to five year-olds. Due to a shortage of staff, they are unable to offer all of their 28 childcare spots. The wait list for the infant toddler program currently sits at 32 children. “People place themselves on our wait list a year prior to needing childcare and still cannot get in due to lack of staff,” commented Sandy Van Vlack, manager, Fernie Child

Care Society Daycare. Vlack explained that finding and attracting qualified staff is an ongoing concern and is the biggest contributing factor to the daycare’s long wait list. “The situation in Fernie is that there are not enough qualified people in the childcare field. We have been advertising for one and a half years now for qualified staff,” said Van Vlack. “One of the issues is that the B.C. Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Registry does not recognize all educational institutions from other provinces and countries. This has meant that some applicants with certificates, diplomas, and degrees have been told they must take a course to become licensed with B.C. ECE Registry in order to work at an entry-level position.” She added, “This is a strong deterrent for people who have already completed education in the field.” As a licensed facility, all staff are required to hold a License to Practice as an Early Childhood Educator/Assistant or Infant

Toddler Educator, have first aid, and pass a criminal record check. To become an assistant at least one post-secondary course is required. Early Childhood Educators must have a diploma, and further education and a diploma is required to become an Infant Toddler Educator. For people from out of country, they must meet all of the same requirements, on top of having a specific Visa that allows them to work with young children and a Labour Market Opinion. “It’s important to increase awareness in the community regarding the educational requirements for childcare staff,” said Van Vlack. “They are not baby-sitters, but rather teachers and educators of young children.” “We are a non-profit organization, attempting to keep childcare costs reasonable in a community where cost of living is high.” For more information on Fernie Child Care Society Daycare or to be added to the wait list, visit www.fccs.ca.

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COTR partnership provides support for research project By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ollege of the Rockies (COTR) and the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI) at Selkirk College are teaming up to give one lucky student an amazing internship and opportunity. The RDI-COTR Applied Research Internship will provide support for a COTR student to undertake a community based research project within the East Kootenay Region. The internship will match the chosen student up with a community organization to collaborate on an applied research project that supports rural development at the community or regional level. Applied research involves the use of new or existing knowledge to solve real-world challenges or questions. Up to $10,000 in funding will be made available for research projects in the area. College of the Rockies and RDI invite community organizations involved in rural development initiatives, including those that have already identified a COTR student they wish to work with, to apply for funding. Organizations that do not have an existing connection with a student are still encouraged to apply; the college will assist in the hiring of a

student for successful proposals. Students must identify a sponsoring community organization in their application. “This is an exciting partnership that will provide a tremendous opportunity for a student to engage in applied research and to build confidence and capabilities,” said Dr. Marilyn Petersen, vice-president – education, COTR. “The work the successful applicant does with the sponsoring organization will not only be beneficial for both parties, but will also provide a positive impact in the region as the research project will be locally focussed.” RDI Regional Innovation Chair in Rural Economic Development Dr. Terri MacDonald is excited to be working with COTR and emphasized that RDI will be involved in every step of the process. “Along with COTR, we will work closely with the student, College of the Rockies faculty, and the successful community organization to support the development of the research project, provide advisory support during implementation, and to help distribute the research findings.” The project will take into consideration the study schedule of the successful student applicant and will likely be implemented over the summer semester (May 1 to August 31).

The College of the Rockies and the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institue are offering a student an internship that will provide financial support for a community based research project. Photo by N. Obre

Interested community organizations and students are asked to submit a project proposal of no more than five pages by March 21. A proposal template, guidelines,

and more information on the RDI-COTR Research Internship are available at www. cotr.bc.ca/inspire.

Temporary bypass to the Elk River in effect Public Notice City of Fernie

he City of Fernie wishes to advise area residents that in order to dispose of excessive amounts of storm water in the sanitary sewer collection system due to recent rain and snow melt it is necessary to temporarily bypass treated effluent

to the Elk River. This bypass will take place from March 12 to March 28 (as needed) in accordance with the Ministry of Environment Operating Permit. For further information please contact City Hall at 250-423-6817.

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Restaurant applies for patron participation By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

he new restaurant of Nevados is yet to open but the preparations are well underway in downtown Fernie. The City of Fernie held an informal hearing during their regular Council meeting regarding their application to transfer the liquor licence from the Ginger Beef Restaurant. Council decided to hold the informal hearing to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on Nevados Restaurant's application to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) to permanently change their liquor licence to permit patron participation (live entertainment). Restaurant owner Storm Largue made the application to council looking for their support to hold live music on occasion on their private outdoor patio. Without the Council's letter of approval, the Liquor Control Board will deny the permit. While several residents came to speak at the public hearing, there was a common theme. Residents and businesses welcome the added atmosphere for families. They requested Council limit their decision based on the current patio

bylaws dictating the patio close by 10 pm and the live music move indoors by the same time to uphold the noise bylaws. Kyle Platts, a chef for Nevados Restaurant and part of the management team spoke at the hearing. “We've done several renovations to the building. We certainly do not want to contribute to the issue [of public drunkenness and vandalism].” He explained that it will be a family oriented restaurant and they are regularly cleaning up their patio after the bars close even though the restaurant has not yet opened, and are looking into options for security. Council received eight comments in writing and three additional comments prior to the meeting. Four were for the application with the music ending at 10 pm. Five submissions were opposed as they felt it would serve to encourage the public drunkenness in the downtown area. The majority of Council was in agreement as they motioned to extend the letter of support specifying limiting the live nonamplified music until 10 pm on the Nevados private patio.

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A grizzly pin winner Troy Decker from Sparwood is the lucky winner of the 2014 Griz pin. While everyone waited in suspense, Troy knew he had the winning pin for a couple of weeks before he presented it. He wanted to wait until his days off to go in to the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and collect his $1,000 prize. Congratulations Troy!

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STOP – Rethink it, B.C.! Submitted

coalition of business stakeholder groups representing several major sectors of the British Columbia economy announced the launch of a massive province-wide advertising campaign in 130 provincial newspapers to protest regulatory changes involving the recycling of printed paper and packaging (PPP). The campaign calls on British Columbians to contact Premier

Christy Clark and ask her to rethink a plan, which turns over B.C.’s Blue Box recycling programs to an Ontario-based group governed by large multinational corporations. The program set out by Multi Materials B.C. (MMBC) will annex most municipal and regional district curbside/ discarded material collection and will cause great harm to the economy: in job losses, business failures and increased costs for B.C. households.

The confusing Ministry of Environment endorsed program creates a veritable monopoly to control much of B.C.’s currently thriving and competitive waste recycling industry. MMBC is governed by a board made up of international business interests with Ontario/Quebec representatives from: Unilever Canada, Metro Inc., Walmart, Tim Hortons Inc., Loblaw Companies Limited, Coca Cola Refreshments Canada and Procter and Gamble.

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Dance Classes – Spring Session

Snow Removal

Water Lines Please ensure that your bleeder line is running strongly. Milder daytime temperatures have resulted in the frost going deeper into the ground and some residents have already experienced frozen water lines.

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

Please do not park on the streets between 6:00 am – 4:00 pm. These are the hours of snow removal operations. The snow banks are such that the snow blower will be used after every snow event. The snow banks can be hazardous to children – tunnels can collapse - children can fall off the banks onto the roads. Vehicle Trafﬁc Please use caution when travelling around the community. Vehicles backing out of driveways have limited visibility and children can easily be hidden by the banks. Solid Waste Collection Please make sure that when you place your cart at the curb that it is at least three feet away from the snow banks, poles or vehicles. Please retrieve carts after collection as soon as possible to assist with snow removal.

Parent and Tot Dance 1-2 years Fridays, April 4 to May 9, 2014 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Cost: $58.51 *No class Friday, April 18 Ballet 3-4 years Fridays, April 4 to May 9, 2014 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Cost: $58.51 *No class Friday, April 18 To register please contact our Leisure Services Department at 250.865.4010. Registration will be open from March 14 – 26, 2014.

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Editorial by Nicole Obre

Springs has arrived, bringing with it a crazy mix of weather that can include snow, rain, and sun – sometimes all in the same day. The confusing weather has led to some rather confusing avalanche conditions. Although spring usually seems like a great time to venture out into the backcountry – the sun is often shining, the snow is soft, and the temperature is mild – now is not the time to let your guard down. There are critical avalanche layers at all aspects and elevations, making for some very tough decision making in avalanche terrain. Each and every decision you make should be made slope by slope and hour by hour. Being continually aware of your surroundings is essential to staying safe. This season has seen a particularly troubling snowpack with persistent weak layers remaining a problem in most areas. Several incidents have occurred throughout the province over the last few months, many of them fatal. Two of the more recent snowmobile accidents happened in cut-blocks - areas below the treeline cleared by logging companies. While it's a common misconception that riding below the treeline can be a safer choice in terms of avalanche danger, it's not always the case. With warmer temperatures and wet snow at low elevations, riders need to be especially wary of avalanche terrain near the valley bottom. Until conditions improve, the Canadian Avalanche Centre is recommending travelling on small, simple, low angle terrain with no terrain traps. Exposure to large slopes and cornices above should also be avoided whenever possible. The Canadian Avalanche Centre is urging outdoor enthusiasts to make cautious and conservative decisions while in avalanche terrain. It is critical that all backcountry users go out equipped with the necessary safety equipment for avalanche terrain. If you're travelling in a large group, every single person should have their own avalanche transceiver, a probe, and shovel. Equally important as bringing the right equipment, is knowing how to use it. When an avalanche occurs there is no time to go for help. The critical window for finding and extricating a victim is just 10 minutes, giving them an 80 per cent chance of survival. And the odds drop dramatically after that. At just 35 minutes, there is less than a 10 per cent chance of survival. Living in the powder-filled Elk Valley it's tough not to explore our endless winter wilderness. Nobody is saying don't go into the backcountry, but if you do go, make sure you have the gear, the training, and the area knowledge to safely enjoy the experience.

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Questions for BC Hydro

Letters to the Editor Response to Bennett Kootenay East MLA Bennett's continuing inability to accept legitimate criticism was again apparent in his letter to the editor (The Free Press, March 13. ) In it he characterised a previous letter, which was critical of the Clark government's manipulation of BC Hydro, as ' partisan' and 'inaccurate'. In politics, as in our ordinary, everyday existence, there are lies of both commission and omission. Given that Mr. Bennett is himself virulently partisan, it is not surprising that he omitted the following from his response. In 2002, the Campbell government announced that all future Hydro production, with the exception of the Site 'C' Dam, would be contracted out to private Independent

Power Producers (IPPs). This remarkably impractical and purely ideological commitment was blindly supported by Mr. Bennett and his cronies at the Fraser Institute. Each contract was on a 'take or pay' basis, meaning that Hydro had to take, or pay for, IPP power whether it needed it or not. Because of government-imposed contracts, Hydro had to pay IPPs more than double the market price for their power. Hydro was also contractually mandated to pay IPPs for 25 to 30 years, meaning $2 billion per annum, indexed to the cost of living. It is noteworthy that the BC Utilities Commission, which regulates BC Hydro, and whose pronouncements are neither 'partisan' nor 'inaccurate', considered IPPs to be 'not in the public interest'. Bennett himself now realizes what a disaster

his government's energy policy has been, so 10 IPPs have been cancelled and nine more deferred. The draconian Hydro rate increase of 30 per cent, which he has imposed on British Columbians over the next four years, is not, as a recent e-mail from Bennett's office asserted, to showcase 'Bill's ability to make unpopular decisions'. It has been imposed because the wheels have come off the Fraser Institute/Bennett/ BC Liberal, privatizeat-all-costs energy policy, something many commentators foresaw happening at its inception in 2002. And it has been timed so that it will have faded from the voters' memory by the time the next provincial election rolls round. J.C. Vallance Fernie, B.C.

I read Liberal MLA Bennett’s response to Steelworker’s President Hanson’s letter with interest the other day. Without getting bogged down in the back and forth between these two gentleman, I feel that B.C. taxpayers should be very interested in both the government ordered behavior of BC Hydro and where that behavior is likely to lead us. In 2002, the Liberal government of the day, of which Mr. Bennett was an MLA, unveiled its Energy Plan. One part of that plan forbids BC Hydro from building new generation assets, and changes it from a producer power into a purchaser of privately generated power. In 2006, a call to purchase 2700 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity was raised to 7,125 GWh with little public consultation. To make matters worse, much of this power was purchased at an incredible premium. While power had been selling at between $50 to $55/KWh at the time, the final purchase price was $87.50/KWh. [How this is] better than the 33 per cent markup has never been adequately explained. Worse yet these contracts are indexed across the life of the deal, meaning that by 2051 the price will rise to $124/GWh. Doesn’t it seem reasonable that BC Hydro could have built new generating capacity itself, investing in B.C. infrastructure that would be owned by and benefited by the people who live and work here, than to hand over huge sums of ratepayer money to private companies? Companies which have used publicly funded research information to stake claim to wildly undervalued hydro assets. Continued on page 6

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Yes 36% No 64% This week’s poll question: Have you gone out into the Elk Valley backcountry to recreate this winter season?

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Contract Delivery Driver

Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Continued from page 7

BC Hydro is a publicly owned and operated crown asset that has returned millions upon millions of dollars to the public purse. It does seem that since the Liberal government in B.C. took power, the government’s direction has been to channel the flow of money away from the taxpayer and into the pockets of private companies and individuals. I am not an investigative reporter or an expert in hydroelectric power policy

but there are many well-written and well-researched articles in print and on the Internet that cast doubt on Mr. Bennett’s claim that his government has handled BC Hydro in an ethical and responsible way. I urge you to look into it yourself and come to your own conclusions about this matter. The articles “Run of River Hydroelectric Projects in B.C. Create New Gold Rush” by Arthur Caldicott of the Watershed Sentinel and “BC Hydro's Amazingly Bad Deal for Ratepayers”

by John Calvert of Citizens For Public Power are a great place to start. Crown assets are our assets, yours and mine, our children’s and our grandchildren’s. Once sold, they are gone forever and any person or government that would tell you that goose meat is better than golden eggs is not being honest with you. Trevor Fairweather Fernie, B.C.

Kinky Rail Jam is back By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

kiers and snowboarders will slide with style this Saturday in the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Rail Park at Fernie Alpine Resort as they compete against their peers for top spot in their respective categories. Prizes

pring has sprung and The Arts Station is happy to announce the artists chosen for the eleventh annual Banner Project. Dozens and dozens of pieces by a wide variety of artists were submitted, making it tough for the team of adjudicators to narrow it down to just 34. From painting, quilting, photography, pottery, and glass, there were many mediums to choose from. The depth and variety of the artwork chosen is what makes the Banner Project's eleventh year its most successful yet. The completed banners will be displayed at The Arts Station on Thursday, April 17 at 7 pm before being hung along Second Avenue in downtown Fernie. Anyone interested can sponsor a banner for $100. After being displayed for one year, the banner will belong to its sponsor. The Banner Project celebrates the diversity of the Elk Valley's many artists. While it wouldn't be possible without support from the City of Fernie and the Fernie Arts Council, sponsorship from the community is what keeps the project sustainable. The 2014 Banner Project artists are: Irene Atkinson, Autumn Evening

Florence Baturin, Inquisitive Alice Booth, Autumn View Grace Brulotte, Serenity Pamm Ciupa, Cold Smoke Carol Cohen, Ceramic Blue Heron Diane Costerton, Dog’s Life Marla DeBoon, A Canadian, Eh! Dryden Gris, Blue Moon Megan Hauesler, Bluebird Jessica Henderson, White Knight Tara Higgins, Two’s Company Margaret Hinton, Memories Darrell Kaisner, Buffalo Parker Kennedy, Catching Snowflakes Holly Kimola, Pretty Wheel Marie-Claude Lemire, Wish Upon A Shooting Star Beulah Limber, Double Time Beulah Limber, Constellation 1 Anne Majic, Winter Magic Mary Menduk, Outcrop Donna Miller, Coal Creek Fernie Pat Moore, Woodland Floor Angela Morgan, Happiness happens when you are moving towards something Laura Nelson, Winter Flow Terry Nelson, Kootenay Blue Jean-Yves Ouellette, The Eye Katherine Russell, Strata Brina Schenk, Take Flight Donna Sheppard, Winds of Change Avery Sikkes, Snowman Karen Sims, Summer’s Blush Ilona Webster, Poppy Cock Marcia Welsh, Nordic Nirvana

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Driving and Marijuana It may come as no surprise that marijuana is the most frequently used illegal drug in Canada. With that in mind consider the consequences of trying to drive while under the influence. Driving under the influence of marijuana can be compared to driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Fernie Book Bike Project

Donations accepted at the Fernie Heritage Library or: Donate online www.indigigo.com/ projects/fernie-bookbike-project

Call the Library at 250-423-4458 or check our website for details at http://fernie.bclibrary.ca

come check out our new sparwood showroom!

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Please send your resume and cover letter to: Shannon Stewart 1510-2nd St. N., Cranbrook, BC V1C 2J8 Email: circulation@kootenayadvertiser.com No phone calls please.

Help the Friends of the Fernie Heritage Library raise money for our Fernie Book Bike Project.

For all of your personal, commercial or industrial automotive repair needs!

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Job requirements: • Must possess a clean Class 5 driver’s license. • Must have reliable vehicle.

will be awarded to the top competitors from each category. The event is open to both skiers and snowboarders and is one you don't want to miss. Entry fee is $25 plus GST. Registration is open at guest services. Registration will also be available on the day of the competition in the Griz daylodge.

Artists chosen for Banner Project By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

The Crowsnest Pass Free Press has an opening for a contract delivery driver. Papers can be dropped in your community for delivery to the Crowsnest Pass for our Thursday distribution.

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When driving “high” specific skills needed to drive are compromised, including; • Judgement – the ability to judge space and time is altered. • Reaction Time – the ability to stop and start immediately becomes difficult. • Perception – difficulties arise for the driver to pay attention to what is happening around the vehicle. • Alertness – user becomes too relaxed and drowsy • Concentration – while under the influence it is difficult for the driver to pay attention to important details, often becoming distracted. Have the courage to refuse a ride from anyone under the influence of substances and perhaps suggest better alternatives. Drivers especially should make wise choices this spring break holiday. Have fun and stay safe!

East Kootenay Addiction Services Society has sponsored this column. The intent of this column is to provide information and to encourage healthy choices. Free, confidential services are available to anyone dealing with their own or someone else’s substance addiction or misuse. For more information contact 250-423-4423, 1-800-644-6144 or visit www.ekass.com

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Around the Valley

Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service. Please send an email to customerservice@thefreepress.ca or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.

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

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

• 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 March 20

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Fernie Family Centre, Bun And Soup Lunch 11:301:00 – donation – proceeds to Global South Last day for sign up for Legion dinner (sign up at Legion lounge) Kokanee RETRO Weekend, Fernie Alpine Resort Legion dinner 6pm – Ham & Scalloped potatoes - $14.00 plate Opt Fernie Clinic, Elk Valley Hospital, 6:308:30pm Melissa Lauren (jazz artist), The Arts Station, 8pm Spring-Summer Fashion Show, Fernie Senior Centre - 7pm Hosted by Fernie Cancer Society Fernie Family Centre, Bun And Soup Lunch 11:301:00 – donation – proceeds to Global South Raging Elk Cardboard Derby, Fernie Alpine Resort

April 1

SOBC Active Start Age 2-11, Max Turyk School, 11am – call 4234826 for more info

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City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca City Council Meeting Schedule March 2014 2 9 16 23 30

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

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

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

Outdoor Patio Applications The City of Fernie Sidewalk Patio Policy supports the development of seasonal outdoor seating areas adjacent to eating and licensed liquor establishments in Downtown Fernie. Sidewalk patios are permitted in the area bounded by 3rd Street, the Canadian Pacific Railway right-of-way, 3rd Avenue, and 8th Street, excluding 4th Street . Businesses interested in operating an Outdoor Patio on a City public right-of-way this summer season are encouraged to submit an application before the March 15th, 2014 deadline. Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are thinking ahead to warmer days and entertaining the possibility of an outdoor dining area this summer visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact the City of Fernie Planning Department at 250 423-6817 for more information.

LEISURE SERVICES Spring Registration Fair is April 2nd and 3rd at the Fernie Community Centre from 6 pm to 8 pm each night. If you offer a program this Spring or Summer book your free table by calling 250-423-2245. Spring Break at the Arena March 15th to March 30th. Public Skating - Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm to 3pm, Saturdays 2 pm to 3:45 & 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm, Sundays 2:15 to 4:00 pm, Fridays noon to 12:45 pm & 7 pm to 8:15 pm

Fernie Memorial Arena

Adult Shinny - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:45 am to 10:15 am

991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)

Youth Shinny - Fridays 10:45 am to 11:45 am

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

Public Swim - Open All day! Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 8:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 2 pm - 8 pm Water Slide - Hours Mon - Fri 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 2:30 -7:00 pm

FERNIE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - AUXILIARY The Fernie Fire and Emergency Services department is seeking men and women of all ages to be part of our auxiliary Fernie Fire Rescue Team. • • •

Be part of the community Be part of our team Be part of Fernie Fire Rescue

Auxiliary Fire Fighter As an auxiliary fire fighter, you’ll play an important role in providing a timely response to emergency situations, so we’ll invest a great deal in your training and personal protection. If you are physically fit, enjoy learning new and valuable life skills, and want to be part of a highly skilled and dynamic emergency response team we want to hear from you! Auxiliary Support In addition, we are looking for auxiliary support volunteers to assist our Fire and Emergency Services team. These positions play a critical supporting role in any emergency, but do not actively fight fires. Your responsibilities will include cleaning and rolling hose, filling air bottles, cleaning fire apparatus and equipment, and assisting with public education. If you’re interested in any of these auxiliary positions please contact Ted Ruiter, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 or email ted.ruiter@fernie.ca.

DOGS IN OUR COMMUNITY Dogs are part of our families and we love them, but it’s important we respect the rights of our neighbors and community by ensuring our dogs are not causing problems or bad feelings in the neighborhood. Some things to be aware of as a responsible pet owner are: • Barking and roaming dogs can cause tempers to flare; avoid this by being a responsible pet owner • Please license your dog(s) annually • Respect the rights of your neighbors and other property owners by cleaning up after your pet and keeping it under control at all times Dogs must be on-leash and under the control of a competent person whenever they are off the property they reside on. We don’t want to impound your dog, however, dogs found running off-leash and at large will be picked up and taken to the City Dog Pound. Dogs may run off-leash on private property, as long as the area is fenced in. The City of Fernie has two off-leash parks where dogs are permitted to be off leash while still in the control of a competent person - Annex Park between 13th & 15th Street and South of the Fernie Aquatic Centre. Don’t forget to: • Clean up after your dog • Be considerate and responsible as you share the off-leash area with others • Keep your dog in sight For further information regarding control, licensing and impounding of dogs in the City of Fernie stop by City Hall for a copy of Bylaw No. 1995 cited as the Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw or visit www.fernie.ca Enforcement of the bylaw is carried out by the City Bylaw Officer, if you have an animal control complaint; please contact the City of Fernie at 250 423-6817.

SUMMER CAMP and SWIM LESSONS REGISTRATION IS OPEN MARCH 17, 2014 All Summer Camps (ages 5 -6 and 7–12) and Swim Lessons are open for registration March 7, 2014 at the Fernie Aquatic Centre. Register today to ensure your spot!

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

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, March 31

Committee of the Whole Meeting has been CANCELLED and a Special Meeting of Council is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiative Program Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, April 1 Monday, April 7 Tuesday, April 22 Monday, April 28 Monday, May 5

Sing Me A Song

The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia is introducing a new program to promote music and commuity spirit across the province. “Sing Me A Song” is an opportunity for musical groups of all ages and genres to write and sing an original song in the lead up to Canada’s 150 birthday celebrations in 2017. Groups are encouraged to write a song about what Canada’s 150 birthday means to them or their community. Entries will be posted on the Lieutenant Governor’s website and YouTube channel, Sing Me A Song BC, to be viewed by all British Columbians. Further information is available online at www.ltgov.bc.ca.

Employment Opportunities

POSITION:

Engineering Technologist (Job Class in Collective Agreement: Engineering/Planning Assistant 1 or 2)

DATE OF POSTING: February 26, 2014

The District of Sparwood, with a population of approximately 4,000, is a rapidly growing community nestled in the heart of the Elk Valley in the Southeast Kootenays. Sparwood offers year around recreational opportunities including trail systems for hiking, biking and crosscountry skiing, as well as world class hunting and ﬁshing. We are looking for a self motivated Engineering Technologist to join our team, on a regular full time basis. This position is administrative and technical, at the sub-professional level. PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Engineering Technologist will perform planning, design, estimating, inspection and review function for water, storm, sanitary, road, traffic and electrical projects. This position will develop work plans, monitor work progress and project costs, and assess compliance with municipal standards. This position is responsible for completing work as assigned including but not necessarily limited to preparing departmental reports, graphic materials, plans and specifications, conducting engineering field surveys, operating computer assisted drafting (CAD) equipment, and carrying out a variety of design and field inspection activities related to municipal bylaws, services and infrastructure. QUALIFICATIONS:

Our ideal candidate has: • Achieved a two (2) year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology; • Demonstrated at least three (3) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; • Eligibility for membership, or membership with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia, or as an Applied Science Technologist. Project Management designation is also an asset. • Working knowledge of GIS; • strong skills with computer applications including AutoCAD spreadsheets, Master Municipal Construction Documents; • Proven ability to establish working relationships with internal and external clients; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to deal effectively with the public and respond to inquiries • Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory drivers abstract

Wages, beneﬁts and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698. Depending on the education and experience of the incumbent, the current rates are $32.84 or $37.60. This position works a 40 hour week. If your experience and education have prepared you for this position and you are eager to join our team, we invite you submit a cover letter, resume and current Driver’s Abstract in conﬁdence by 4:00 p.m. MDT, Friday, March 21, 2014 to: Danny Dwyer, Director of Engineering District of Sparwood, Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Tel: 250.425-6271 Email: ddwyer@sparwood.ca www.sparwood.ca

Thank you to all those that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Are Your House Numbers Visible From the Street?

Take a look at your house from the street at night to see if you can clearly identify your house numbers. You may want to ask friends or neighbours who visit your home if they saw your house numbers easily. Perhaps shrubs or trees are blocking visibility or the numbers are faded, or too small. Your house numbers should be visible from 150o at all angles.

In every emergency response time is critical; seconds lost can mean the difference of life and death. If your home or business is set back from the street, post your address number at the entrance to your driveway. New reflective lettering helps to make numbers visible at night. Not only is this essential for fire, police or ambulance to find your home, it is also the law under our Building Bylaw.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESPARKS 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 a post secondary institution or high school 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.

RAIN BARREL ART CONTEST & SILENT AUCTION

Buy a Rain Barrel – Some are currently available at Alpine Lumber, right here in Sparwood! Paint the Rain Barrel – Find an artist or even an employee that will paint the barrel for you. Send the following information to Rose Sharma (sharmar1@shaw.ca) before April 5, 2014 • Photo of Painted Barrel • Artist’s Name • Sponsor’s Name • Display Location – If you don’t have somewhere to display your barrel publicly, we will ﬁnd a great spot for it.

We will send you a Silent Auction Sign-Up Sheet to display beside your barrel so you can start collection bids right away! Collect bids until the end of Arts & Culture Week (April 21-27).

Send your bid sheet to Rose Sharma on April 28, 2014. We will contact the winners and let them know where to pick up their barrel! Half of all of the money raised will go to the Sparwood Arts Council.

Sparwood residents that bid on the barrel will be entered into a draw to win a great water smart prize!

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Butter basted Monkfish to elevated Nanaimo bars By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

rom nine home cooks to eight, Danielle Cardozo continues to advance in the MasterChef Canada (MCC) competition. In the MasterChef kitchen, nine home cooks lifted the Mystery Box to find ingredients from each of the three judging chef's kitchens. Ranging from the durian (stinky fruit), sea urchin, taro root, kimchi, squab (pigeon) to several other exotic ingredients. The judges gave the home cooks 60 minutes to prepare, create and present a dish made with these foreign luxuries they would be proud to serve in their restaurants. The judges were so impressed with risky creations, they picked four dishes to taste rather than only three. The winner of this challenge would place automatically in the top eight, saving them from elimination this episode and allowing them to strategically choose the next pressure test challenge. Tammara Behl from St. Albert, Alberta, Kaila Klassen, Marida Mohammed, and Cardozo made the top four, but Cardozo won with a perfectly brown butter basted Monkfish and a creamy sea urchin velouté, served with chanterelle mushrooms and topped with taro crisps for some crunch. “I've never cooked with any of these ingredients due to living in such a small community.

However, I've eaten sea urchin and chanterelles, as they are local B.C. ingredients. I feel like that whole episode was a real shout out to B.C.!” said Cardozo. “I chose ingredients that I knew I could respect. I chose to work with ingredients that were earthy and did not need a lot of added flavours. “I was pretty happy to win [the Mystery box challenge]! It was a big deal to me. I was clearly inspired by the Chef's ingredients; chanterelles from Michael Bonacini's pick, Monkfish from Claudio's pick, and sea urchin from Alvin's pick.” In the pantry Cardozo was presented with three distinctly Canadian desserts: butter tarts, blueberry grunt and Nanaimo bars. The home cooks would have to bake an elevated version of the dessert of Cardozo’s choice. It would serve as a jumping off point for a refined high end dessert – a re-imagined and elevated version. “I am not personally a huge fan of any of the dessert options. I knew right away that I was sticking to my B.C. roots with the Nanaimo Bar, it was a complex option. I knew it would be easy to over think and forget to respect the three flavors and textures.” Cardozo had no doubt that if she were in the position of baking, she could have easily gone home. “I feel like someone was watching over me because I probably would have gone home if I had to bake that day. I have

an amazing sister who taught me how to bake, but it has never been without effort. Things can easily go wrong. Being able to bake is a major strength in this competition.” In the pantry Cardozo voiced that she saw Marida Mohammed and Kaila Klassen as her top competitors and was choosing a dessert in hopes to eliminate one of them. The pressure test resulted in Tammara Behl picking up her first win as the judges thought her black and white perogies with chocolate and vanilla custard were clever and re-inventive. Eric Chong came in second with his chocolate mousse tart with Nanaimo bar crust, even though he burnt his caramel topping not once but twice. The judges said it tasted even better than it looked and the flavour left them wanting more. The bottom three desserts were Pino DiCerbo's unpleasantly plated and crumbling chocolate tart, Marida Mohammed's very dry truffles and Carly Tennant's drab Nanaimo cupped candies. The stress of the competition was apparent as all three looked miserable with long drawn faces as the judges called their desserts disastrous. The judges told Tennant she had proven herself as a supportive team member yet she would be the home cook to go home that day. Tennant's tears were flowing as her hands went up to her face. As Tennant left the MCC kitchen

MasterChef Canada home cook Danielle Cardozo (second from left) hears her named called for the top dish in the Mystery Box challenge saving her from the pressure test elimination. Cardozo was born in Fernie and lives in Cranbrook, B.C. Photo courtesy of CTV

she cast her prediction to the judges that there was no question that Tammara Behl would be the one to take the first MasterChef Canada title. “Well, I wasn't successful in having Marida or Kaila go home,” said Cardozo. “I was definitely disappointed about that. However, one more person gone means one step closer to $100,000 and the title of MasterChef Canada.” Currently Cardozo is at a conference in Las Vegas. “It's the Reservation Economic

Summit for Native American Economic Development. My regular job is First Nation Business Development for the St. Mary's Indian Band. Supporting First Nation community is very important to me as a Cree woman. It's something I am as passionate about as the culinary arts. Though I have to add that I'm also here to take in some amazing restaurants.” Tickets to her upcoming five course dinner at Funky's Pizza in Sparwood on March 29 sold out in less than a week.

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An auto show for the entire province members employ, directly and It’s that time of year again when indirectly, more than 34,000 high car shoppers can check out the paying, full-time people in the hottest trends, latest innovations more than 50 communities they and some old classics at the 94th serve. annual Vancouver International The show may be at the coast Auto Show. and therefore a little too long This year’s show, which runs a drive for many readers but I from March 25 to 30 at the would encourage you to cast Vancouver Convention Centre your eye over show media West, promises to be a great coverage and use that material family-friendly event with some for information and ideas. Then exciting new features, following In British go to visit some of our members’ a record-breaking year for auto Columbia alone, new dealerships where they operate sales in Canada in 2013. an ‘auto show’ for 52 weeks a The show is owned and opercar dealers account year! ated by the New Car Dealers for more than $10 For those of you who can attend Association of BC, serving as billion annually in be sure to participate in the a new model showcase for the economic activity.” Green Ride and Drive, which Canadian automotive industry puts you at wheel of the latest and representing more than 30 Blair Qualey eco-friendly vehicles. Another distinct brands from the world’s feature is the Exotics, which is leading manufacturers. a selection of truly exhilarating automobiles – Canadians purchased a record-setting 1.74 you can dream! million cars last year: a four per cent increase Visitors at this year’s show will also get to exover 2012 and just the second time in history perience a bit of automotive history at Hagerty that the market has ever surpassed 1.7 million Classic Alley, featuring beautiful cars from the units. 1950s and 1960s, including a special salute In British Columbia alone, new car dealers to the Ford Mustang and its 50th anniversary account for more than $10 billion annually in celebration. economic activity. This makes it an important Two classic cars will also be auctioned off, with industry for entire province where our dealer

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Confessions of a Curber... Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes tto work every morning, provides for his famil family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no from Walter White fro o “Breaking Bad.” But, quicc cash and high profits his love for quick drive him to a sideline that makes us s s and costs some their all a little lesss safe i a curber. savings. Walt is This week Waltt le learns about unpaid liens, is bbuyer who pays the price! but it is his

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Ford forges ahead on all fronts Ford has been on a roll here in Canada; finishing out 2013 as the top selling brand for the fourth consecutive year. There are some very big products coming from Ford over the coming year that will make a big impact on its sales and image, and you will get a peek at Ford is doing well here in Canada and with some of them at the Vancouver International Auto Show. all-new products; it will The first is the biggest introduction of any automaker have a good chance of this year, the all-new 2015 Ford staying number one. F-150 full-size pickup truck. The Zack Spencer F-150 isn’t just the best selling truck in Canada for almost 50 years; it is the overall sales champ, selling more than any other nameplate. Period. Ford isn’t merely introducing an updated model. No, they went to town, developing a entirely new manufacturing process that will revolutionize the full-size truck space. The body of the next F-150 is built of an aluminum alloy material that Ford claims is 318kg lighter but stronger than the outgoing model. In addition, the frame is made of thinner, lighter and stronger high-tensile steel that combined with the body, produces the weight savings. This is an industry first, and a revolutionary approach to building trucks. In addition to a lighter body, the engineers have developed two new engines to compliment the existing 3.5L EcoBoost turbocharged V6 model and 5.0L normally aspirated V8 engine. The

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first is a new 3.5L V6 engine, replacing the outgoing 3.7L model base engine. With a lighter truck, a smaller engine can do the work. A smaller 2.7L turbocharged EcoBoost V6 is also going to be introduced with an auto start-stop function that switches off the engine when the truck is sitting still. Official fuel economy ratings have not been released but Ford executives tell me they hope to have best in class gasoline fuel economy. Other enhancements to the F-150 include a new stepladder that integrates into the tailgate. Ford was the first to have this feature but it has been improved for 2015. The rear tailgate also has a soft-open feature that prevents the tailgate from slamming down, plus a light switch near the back of the truck to eliminate the bed with new LED lights. The second vehicle that will have a big impact of Ford, but more of an image car, is the all-new 2015 Mustang. Interestingly, about 25 percent of all Mustangs are sold here in British Columbia, so this is a big deal for us. The 2015 Mustang is now going to be sold around the world and developed as part of the “One Ford” approach to making cars they can share in every market. This means the Mustang will be sold, for the first time, with right hand drive for countries like the UK, Australia and Japan. The stance of the new Mustang is lower, wider and more muscular, with the wheels pushed out to provide better stability. The fastback has a steeper rake and a bigger trapezoidal grille has enhanced the shark nose design. Initially the Mustang will be sold as a coupe and convertible with the base and GT trim, the higher performance models will come later. Inside is another clean-sheet design, featuring real aluminum switches

Confessions of a Curber My next vehicle came from a used car wholesaler*. There was nothing wrong with it, but he couldn’t find a dealer who wanted it. I gladly took it off his hands. How hip was I? I had a new source of newer vehicles that would come right to me. “Two-year-old car for sale. No previous accident history reported, only 35,000km on it. Call with offer.” Shortly after, I got a call from a young man. His car had just broken down, and he needed a new one fast. He agreed to meet me at the local construction site where he worked. He was just finishing up his lunch when I arrived. He was wearing his construction uniform and I immediately noticed his tired eyes. I felt bad for the poor fellow, and I was glad that I was selling him a reliable vehicle. He didn’t need another headache on top of everything. I even knocked $500 off the price I wanted. It was a smooth transaction. The guyy looke looked edd hhappy and thanked me immensely ely forr all the help. I beamed back at him. Around 5:00 a.m. the next morning, I got a call. It was the construction ructioon worker, yelling so loudly that I could barely ely uunderstand him. “THEY TOOK IT AWAY,” ” he said over and over again. “REPOSSESSED!” !” I hung up on him and triedd to make sense of the situation. Why would the ld th he car be taken away in the middle of the he night? n Who’s “they”? Liens. Of course. The car ha had ad a lien on it. That’s why it wouldn’t sell ell on a lot. The bank must have seized it due to an unpaid balance. As before, I panicked. I didn’t idnn’t want to get involved in this right now. w. Sure, S I sold him the car, but how was I supposed seed to know it had

a lien on it? I realized the wholesaler* had scammed me! If that fellow had asked for a CarProof history report or even a provincial lien search, I’d be the one screaming. Over the next several hours, I kept letting my phone go to voicemail – I couldn’t bear speaking to the young man. I knew I had to switch phones again. I felt a bit ashamed. But I needed to be selfish about this. At this point, the best thing for me was cash. And lots of it. *Wholesaler – Vehicle sellers may call themselves auto brokers or wholesalers to sound legitimate and cheaper. But if they’re selling to private buyers, they must be licensed as a dealer. Like any curber - an individual posing as a private seller but selling vehicles as a business – wholesalers and brokers offer none of the protection the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. Walt learned that lesson, sson, but his buyer paid the price.

“They took it away,” he said over and over gain. “REPOSSESSED!” again.

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and dials, with two large gauges behind the steering wheel. The interior looks more upscale than any Mustang before. Under the hood the GT trim continues with the 5.0L V8 with improved valves and cylinders helping to pump out over 420hp. The base 3.7L V6 is also carried over but now with 300hp. The big news is the introduction of a 2.3L turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder with an estimated 300hp and 300 lb.-ft. of torque. For years, the criticism has been the lack of independent rear suspension in the Mustang but this is no longer the case. A fully independent rear suspension will help get all the power down to the ground from all three engines plus provide improved handling. Ford is hoping with this new platform and available engines, this new model will provide as many thrills as any German sports model and for less money. Pricing has not been finalized but expect it to be in line with existing 2014 Mustang pricing. Ford is doing well here in Canada and with all-new products; it will have a good chance of staying number one. Ford-01 Mustang wide Ford -02 Mustang 3/4 Ford -03 Rear 3/4 Ford -04 Mustang convertible Ford -05 Mustang convertible Ford -06 Ford F-150 Ford -07 Ford F-150 Ford -08 Ford F-150 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Chevy rolls into town with shiny new wheels The model year 2014 is already in full swing for Chevrolet as it rolls its products into the Vancouver International Auto Show. Many of the new and revamped products are Chevrolet has already in dealerships so let’s take a look at certainly listened to what’s especially notable their customers and for this year. in the Impala; it has Cruze Diesel The popular selling given drivers a vehicle from Chevrolet, that has flair, as well as compact the Cruz, now comes in potency. an even more efficient setup: the Cruze Diesel. Alexandra Straub While the diesel model was launched last summer, it bears a 2014 designation. Under its hood is a 2.0L turbo-diesel that packs in 151 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft torque. Yes, it has that much torque and is most impressive. According to the Chevrolet, it has a 0-96 km/h (60 mph) performance of 8.6 seconds, “which is better than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI automatic and competitive with German diesel cars that dominate the North American market.” In addition to that, it receives an estimated fuel consumption of 4.2L/100km on the highway and 7.5L/100km in the city. While the Cruze diesel had already been available in Europe, the proven engine needed to be adapted to North American emissions ratings. It comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and 376.6L trunk space. It has an MSRP of $24,945 plus $1,550 destination freight charge. Impala Chevrolet’s flagship sedan is all new for the 2014 model year. Released in 2013, this five-passenger vehicle can certainly hold its own in a segment whose competitors are getting stronger and stronger. Among its redeeming new features, an all-new exterior design. I think it looks great. Having had the opportunity to take it for a test drive, Chevrolet has certainly listened to their customers and in the Impala; it has given drivers a vehicle that has flair, as well as potency.

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Its cabin/interior also received a major overhaul and the result is pleasing to the eyes and to the touch. The 2014 Impala is offered with three engine choices, including two four-cylinder powertrains and a 3.6L V6. Output for the 3.6L V6 is rated at 305 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque (358 Nm). That is the highest horsepower output in the segment from a naturally-aspirated V6 engine. The Ecotec 2.5L is part of a new family of four-cylinder engines developed with increased efficiency and greater refinement. It is rated at 196 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque The Impala’s Ecotec 2.4L engine with eAssist provides electrical assist in certain conditions to help save fuel. It is rated at 182 horsepower. Malibu The 2013 model year brought forth an all-new Malibu. That said, not much has changed for 2014, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t get a few enhancements. For example, there’s now a fuel-saving start-stop technology added to the standard model, rear knee room improved by 1.25 inches (31.7 mm) and chassis and suspension developments enhance drive experience. That’s on top off the overhauled Malibu, on the inside and out. Camaro Z/28 For those diehard track day fans who have been waiting for an even more performance inspired Camaro, the wait is over. Almost. For 2014, the Z/28 makes its debut. All 2014 Camaro models feature a revised exterior design that integrates high-performance aerodynamics for more efficient cooling and stability at high speeds. However, the new Camaro Z/28 adds features like a full aerodynamics package that creates downforce at speed, which helps make it the most track-capable offering in Camaro’s history. Alongside its aerodynamic prowess, under its hood is a mechanical wonder. Its 7.0L, LS7 V8 hand-assembled engine was co-developed with Corvette Racing to make it as potent as possible. Its monster engine produces an estimated 500 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. With those figures on paper, don’t expect amazing fuel results! And just like it takes an experienced driver to put it through its paces, your bank account will most likely need to be seasoned, too! It has an MSRP of $77,400. If you get to the show, all the GM brands, including Chevrolet, are well-represented.

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Flathead Wild Art Exhibit stops in Fernie By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

ow many times have you gone into the backcountry to return to create a painting that could hang in an art gallery? For most of us, the memories of nature are what we treasure after our return. The Flathead Wild Art Exhibit is the result of bringing local artists into the wild Flathead River Valley for a week in the summer of 2012. It features

works from Laura Nelson (Fernie), Tara Higgins (Fernie), Joseph Cross (Cranbrook), Denise Lemaster (Invermere), and Simon Haiduk (Kimberley). The exhibit also features works from Jackson Hole-based artist Dwayne Harty. Artists Higgins and Nelson joined a retreat in the Flathead Valley two summers ago as part of BioBlitz by Wildsight. In August 2012, 10 scientists, including six from the Royal B.C. Museum,

Tara Higgins is a visual artist who is “Drawing out the trees from the woods one brushstroke at a time.” ‘Just round the Bend’ - Oil on Canvas - 40” wide by 36” high. Submitted photo

focused on documenting a stunning variety of rare, at-risk and extensive invertebrates from clams to butterflies to spiders and eight artists exploring the natural beauty of the Flathead valley. Higgins and Nelson were two of eight artists who were there for the week. What came from that trip are five new paintings by Higgins and Nelson which received their inaugural showing at the Waterton Heritage Centre on September 28, 2013. The Flathead river is the life blood for the entire ecosystem there, as it heads south to the forty-ninth parallel and beyond. “The colour, clarity and movement of the water were mesmerizing and very symbolic of the issues surrounding the protection of this special place,” said Nelson. This inspired Nelson’s painting titled ‘Current Directions’. “There are no borders for that water. It links the whole area. There are all kinds of water activity underground beneath the gravel,” said Nelson. “That valley is so untouched. Typically, anywhere else by a river, it would be

populated. I understand both sides of the argument. So far people who go there take care of it but who knows what future generations and politicians will do. So it would be nice to preserve the Flathead in perpetuity.” As an artist Nelson could paint many subjects yet landscapes speak to her. “At a cellular memory, how does a coyote orphaned at birth know how to howl?” said Nelson. “I think it’s because we know it’s our future; we came out of that (wilderness), whether we understand that or not.” Tara Higgins has three paintings showing in the exhibit. “The Flathead is such a varied landscape. The forest is dense and there’s an amazing light,” said Higgins. “I tried to capture the light and the intensity of it all untouched with ‘Drive By Shooting’. “There are a massive amount of rivers and the creeks are prolific when you get a chance to stand out on a cliff to see the rivers (below). It’s quite a contemptuous place with the sunset over the river and a storm brewing with oranges and reds bouncing off the bottom of the clouds.

‘Current Directions’ is the view Nelson had from her camp near the old border crossing in the Flathead at Joe Bush’s place. “The colour, clarity and movement of the water were mesmerizing and very symbolic of the issues surrounding the protection of this special place,” said Nelson. Submitted photo

The whole valley thrives because of this grand river running right through the heart of the valley.” As a travelling art show it's Fernie's chance to experience the Flathead Wild Art Exhibit at The Arts Station gallery 9 am to

3 pm weekdays and when the ‘Blue Toque’ restaurant is open. The Flathead Wild Art Exhibit  opening reception is on March 27 at 7 pm. The exhibit will continue until April 28.

Toronto songstress brings her 'Mess' to town By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

azz singer Melissa Lauren has smoothly made the transition from veteran swing 'crooness' to songwriter. Currently in the studio recording songs for her sophomore album, she is bringing her show, “My Mess”, to Fernie as part of her Western Canadian tour. Following the success of her first album The Other Side, Lauren is eager to debut a slightly edgier and mature sound on “My Mess”. Taking on a more polished form, the album and subsequent live sets weave together the songs in a way different from

past albums and shows. Determined to stand out from the pack, the tour and album will be presented as a cohesive story, with Lauren hoping to bring more of a personal touch to the experience. With a central theme of the beauty and torment of a mess, the songs delve into the more extreme sides of emotions we feel when dealing with the fact that our lives can completely change in the blink of an eye. Lauren's songwriting and producing efforts were a collaboration with Toronto bassist Mark Cashion and guitarist Eric St-Laurent. The outcome is a quirky, playful sound that tests an interesting

balance of darker harmonies and more theatrical grooves, coupled with the singer's signature soft and feminine word inflections. “I’ve done too many gigs that involve just calling standards,” said Lauren. “This one will be different, the songs will be in a cohesive story, and transitions will feel more intuitive.” Lauren, who will be recording her album following the tour, is looking forward to debuting her new stage show at The Arts Station on Wednesday, March 26 at 8 pm. Tickets are available at The Arts Station, Freshies, Carosella, and online.

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alling all fly anglers, the International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is coming to the Vogue Theatre in Fernie. You can catch film features like Stream Fishing Addiction. The movie was produced by Mike McPhee of Island Lake Lodge and was sponsored by a few businesses in town, including Tourism Fernie. The impetus for the film was McPhee's strong need to explain his addiction to fly fishing. He produced the 17 minute short movie filming July through October 2013 all around Fernie on the Elk River and its stream and creek tributaries, including the Wigwam. Nick Naulte did half of the filming and editing for the H2O Media film. “I've been working for the action sports industry for 20 years,” said McPhee. “Fly fishing brings together so many different aspects that it's addictive.” He wanted to show how great it is in Fernie; that Fernie truly is a world-class fly fishing destination, specifically dry fly. Fernie is a perfect case scenario for West Slope Cut Throat Trout with it's cold mountain water that is still warm enough for prolific bug life. The Elk Valley has the largest population of West Slope Cut Throat Trout left in North America. The film is all about the exploration, the craft and lifelong learning that comes with fly fishing; three addictive components that seem to have McPhee hooked. “I've been fly fishing for 12 years and I'm still learning.” Fly fishing brings people to the zen and quiet of moving water and the exploration of hiking right through the bush. Then there's the cerebral component that involves strategy that brings

Photo by Mike McPhee

out the hunter instinct of stalking. The clear waters in the Elk Valley make it possible for sight fishing. All of this is punctuated by moments of adrenaline when the fish rises to the surface of the water and grabs the fly. The crisp green and blue waters are clearly the star of the show but there are a few local characters interviewed like Kevin McIssac and Peter Harrison-Edge. “There is a sensation that you get when first exploring a river… coming upon that spot, seeing that deep blue hole up ahead. This sense of exploration and pioneer spirit has driven mankind for eons and is responsible for much of what we are today,” said McPhee. “Some of us instinctively need an escape to satisfy our souls and make the “day to day” worthwhile. There is a deep-seeded need to experience an untouched and pure aesthetic beauty in order to offset the mad rush and media overload. Exploration, hiking and wading through the wilderness, seems to satisfy some instinctual need within us. This urge, combined with the art of casting, a continued education in entomology and the simple pure peacefulness associated moving water, leaves some of us completely and utterly addicted.” Tourism Fernie, Island Lake Lodge and Orvis, the oldest, most prestigious fly fishing company, and Elk River Guiding helped with production costs and Fernie Brewing Company and Mountain High Rafting assisted with logistics. To watch the Stream Fishing Addiction trailer, go to http://vimeo.com/78577269. Tickets can be purchased at the Elk River Guiding Co. Fly Shop, The Vogue Theatre and the Elk River Alliance for $15 per ticket. Tickets may also be available at the door of the Vogue Theatre on the evening of the event for $18.

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Fernie local Ben Grimsrud and the Concordia Thunder competed at the 2014 Men’s Basketball National Championships in Squamish, B.C. over the weekend. Submitted photo

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ith the help of Fernie local Ben Grimsrud, the Concordia University Thunder competed for the first time ever at the 2014 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball National Championships. Grimsrud and the team travelled to Squamish, B.C. over the weekend to take on the top teams in the country.

Although he was born in Calgary, Grimsrud moved to Fernie when he was in grade seven and spent his teenage years there. After being spotted at a summer basketball camp, he found himself studying and playing basketball at Edmonton's Concordia University. “It's a lot different than Fernie, but I really like it,” remarked Grimsrud. Currently in his second year, Grimsrud is enrolled in the University's business

program and is having fun with his teammates. “It's a really close-knit team,” he said. “We have a few guys that are really close together and do ridiculous things together, it's good fun. Practise is always a good time.” Head Coach Reagan Woods is excited to have Ben on the team and said he's come a long way in just two years. “When Ben came here I saw a lot of potential in his game. In his first year he really had to learn a lot and was playing behind some really good players and was just always patient and kept working hard,” commented Woods. “His opportunity really came when he became a starter in the second semester this year and he's really turned into a good, strong player.” He went on to say, “In our semi-final game and our conference final he actually scored the basket that gave us the win. He's been able to make big plays in big situations and he's had his best games in our biggest games. We're really proud of his hard work and how he's matured as a player and as a person.” Although the team finished off the weekend in Squamish in eighth place, Grimsrud was just happy to have the opportunity. “It's the first time Concordia's ever gone so it was a good challenge,” said Grimsrud. “I just love the game. It's crazy and fun.”

Fernie boarder Katie Anderson will compete at the Snowboard Cross Junior World Championships in Italy. Submitted photo By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ernie boarder Katie Anderson is off to Valmalenco, Italy to compete in the Snowboard Cross Junior World Championships. Anderson learned to ski at a very early age and picked up snowboarding when she was six years-old on a school trip to the ski hill. She got into Snowboard Cross as a teenager. “I raced in high school races and did really well so I decided to try something new and tried out for the B.C. Development Team without ever really being on a boarder-cross track,” said Anderson. “I like boarder-cross because it's really fast and exciting, and anything can happen while you're going down the track.” It hasn't been a perfect season for Anderson, but she has gained momentum from each competition to the next. “My season started out slow with two fourteenth places in a row at the Tremblant NorAm, but it has gotten a lot better with

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After working hard all season, Katie Anderson is off to Valmalenco, Italy this month to compete in the Snowboard Cross Junior World Championships. Good luck, Katie!

top eight finishes at the Copper Mountain, Big White, and Sugarloaf NorAms,” she commented. “I've also raced in three FIS (International Ski Federation) races where I finished first two days in a row. I am hoping to do well at Beaver Valley this weekend and Mount Hood later in the week, as well as at Nationals when I get back from Italy.” Born in Fernie, Anderson and her family moved to Jaffray when she was six yearsold. She is grateful for the support she continues to receive from the community. “It's petty awesome to have grown up somewhere like Fernie, there aren't many places in the world like it,” said Anderson. “I get lots of support from my friends and family as well as Evolution Health and Fitness, Fernie Physiotherapy, Fernie Lodging Company, and The Choice Shop in Cranbrook.” Equal parts nervous and excited, Anderson will leave for Italy on March 28 to take on the Snowboard Cross Junior World Championships.

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rowsnest Pass slipped into high gear as committee members welcomed six-time Olympian Clara Hughes to town. On March 14, Clara's Big Ride hit the road as Clara set out on her epic journey across Canada in support of mental health. Over 110 days, Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk will visit 95 communities in all territories and provinces for a total of 12,000 kilometres. More than 200 events are planned across the country and Crowsnest Pass is proud to be a host community working with Clara to celebrate mental health initiatives and raise awareness to end the stigma around mental illness. Clara is one of only four athletes in the world to win medals at both the winter and summer games and the only athlete in history to win multiple medals at both. But there's far more to her than athletic achievement and now she's using her voice to reach out and help others. Clara has been sharing her own past struggles with depression and as the official spokesperson for the Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative, she's eager to begin her journey. “After months of preparation and anticipation, I can't wait to get on my bike and meet Canadians

everywhere to talk about mental health. Together, we can achieve a stigma-free Canada,” said Clara. “Mental illness is part of everyone's life in some way, and talking openly about it tells those who struggle that they shouldn't fear seeking help. Beating the stigma is the biggest step we can take in moving Canada's mental health forward. So I'm eager to share my mental health story with you and hope to hear yours.” The kick-off event in Crowsnest Pass is on May 28 as Clara and her team ride into town. Everyone is invited to welcome Clara to the community and celebrate her arrival. This takes place at Gazebo Park at approximately 4:45 pm. Later that evening, a fundraising event will be held at the Crowsnest Curling Club featuring guest speaker Craig Heisinger, Assistant GM with the Winnipeg Jets, and an auction with items such as a limited-edition NHL autographed jersey, and other memorabilia autographed by Clara. “PuPus in the Pass” is a Hawaiian-themed event to “poo-poo” the stigma attached to mental illness and will include appetizers and a no-cash bar. Tickets are $25. At 7:30 pm, the public is invited to the Coleman Sports Complex to celebrate local champions in

Pool League off to finals By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

he Elk Valley Pool League is heading into its finals. Team Misspent Youth is leading the league that has nine teams of four to six people each. The billiards league plays every Wednesday night rotating locations between the Legion, Boston Pizza, The Royal, The Pub at Park Place and the Elk River Inn in Hosmer. If you'd like to join them, the league starts up every October.

mental health followed by Clara as the keynote speaker. This event is free and everyone is welcome. The next morning on May 29, Clara and her team will host an event at Crowsnest Consolidated High School for students of the Pass. Afterwards, Clara hops back on her bike to carry on with her journey – next stop, Calgary. For more information

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he studies are in. It’s a scientific fact. If you want something to happen, write it down. Then review it.

Often. So with desperation this week I scrawled one word on a piece of paper and stuck it by the door. Spring. Glorious, yet elusive. We know she’s coming, but we must be patient. Like your first wiggly tooth, puberty, or a good hair day. There are forces beyond ourselves at work. We must wait. Some years the wait for spring isn’t so bad, some years it’s excruciating. For me, this year is one of the excruciating ones. I don’t know if it’s been the overly dramatic cycling of temperatures, the weeks of treacherous walking conditions, or the lack of that giant ball of fire in the sky that led Three to ask, “Mom, does the sun hibernate, like bears?” Maybe all of the above. But bring it on, I’m ready. I don’t mean to offend winter in any way. Believe me, I love winter. But sometimes he can be like a houseguest that overstays his welcome. Makes messes and doesn’t clean up after himself, hangs around the house so you never get anything done, and just plain zaps your energy. Time for you to go, winter. Catch ya next year. If spring comes like a lion, that’s okay. I can take it. Because where the lion goes, the lamb must follow. Here kitty, kitty, kitty… This has led me to come up with a list of the FIVE BEST THINGS ABOUT SPRING. 1. Watching your kids play outside with their coats unzipped, and not worrying about them becoming kid-sickles, or drowned rats, or hypothermic rat-sickles. 2. Lifting your feet as you walk, as opposed to the ice shuffle, braced for impact like a moose on a frozen lake. 3. Evening light. Which will hopefully provide the motivation to get out after supper, instead of medicating myself with chocolate in the pantry and playing dumb when the kids ask me what I’m eating. 4. Colour. Grass and flowers and Easter eggs and pretty dresses. No more shades of grey. I’m over it. Unless it’s in a book… 5. Socializing. Chatting on the street or in the schoolyard as the kids play. Having a cold beer on a warm patio, tempted to take off your coat. Just happy to be outside. Faces turned upwards, desperate for some vitamin D. Spring is on the way. It’s inevitable. I don’t know if my little note by the door will have any kind of impact on the speed in which she arrives, but just in case, I’ll leave it up a little while longer.

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It was in this shack but no station office. of starting operation all the equipment was so, with the intention shed had been that that was happening, and business. The or freight all the materials unpacked, the cases were Press a newspaper type set for same built. When out of a tent, The Free had laid and the first Free Press is still in the and equipment he was born. Free Press. G.G lot, on Second Avenue. to ordered finally arrived, it The the In August 1898 Mr. It was also home to he Free Press is one He then went east in Fernie. for thrown out of the train editor and his family plant and stock was of the oldest business Henderson arrived dumped into two feet town didn’t buy the in the quite a few weeks, to build a first and in Fernie. Almost as Although the as hotel of snow. much back then, necessary newspaper and job Free dead of winter, soon as people were settling look like The first home of The to Mr. Henderson had a hunch class was hard in the area and starting printing office, returning Press was in a 12 foot x accommodation early days want- that it was going to grow the of the build the town, they shack, to come by in amazing, late in November 12 foot rough board Fernie. of ed a community newspaper into somethingbrother Mr. same year. present in in the rear of the news, so he and his to spread the local The railway was then else R.L. Henderson bought a lot events and everything

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Elk Valley Dolphin Jacob Stratton swims into finals Submitted Elk Valley Dolphins

acob Stratton of the Elk Valley Dolphin Swim Club qualified for and competed at the Swim BC AA Championships in Chilliwack from February 28 to March 2. Stratton achieved three best times and made the finals in those events, on top of achieving the next level of Swim BC Provincial Standards in the 50 Free and 100 Free, and is now an AAA qualifier in those events. Stratton’s best times were

in 50 Free and 100 Free where he placed fifth in both events and 200 Breast where he placed fifteenth. Due to an injury during the 200 Breast finals on Saturday, Stratton was unable to compete at his best for the events on Sunday, but he pushed on as best he could for his third day of competition. He did make finals in the 100 Breast but struggled due to his injury and was disqualified. Head coach Marie Cosens and the Dolphins congratulate Jacob on his hard work and success!

Elk Valley Dolphin Jacob S t r a t t o n qualified for and competed in the Swim BC AA Championships in Chilliwack from February 28 to March 2.

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Griz Kidz Winter Carnival at Fernie Alpine Resort By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

ula hoops and a rainbow umbrella welcomed families to the free Griz Kids Winter Carnival Saturday at Fernie Alpine Resort. Kids and adults tried out the glittery ball toss, bouncy dragon house, face painting, a creative art station, balloon magic, and popcorn.

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Elevation showcases KAVU and the Bomb Squad

Lance Edwards testing one of the many hammocks in his flagship retail outlet for outdoor gear and apparel in Fernie. Photo by T. Hynd By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

l e v a t i o n Showcase is likely the only store in Fernie with a nine person hammock lounge strung along a custom made timber frame. Lance Edwards owns the retail outlet and Elevation Industries, selling outdoor apparel, fitness wear and accessories on Second Avenue which he opened in November 2013. Carrying chairs, hammocks and indoor hammock kits which are popular, Edwards has Canadian distributor rights to Loki outerwear, tasc Performance and now, KAVU. They carry travel, fitness and yoga wear in bright vibrant colours and plaids made of a mixture of bamboo and merino. Elevation Industries is an import distribution of outerwear and over the years Edward's has increased his distributorship to the outdoor industry all across Canada. Operating from a warehouse in Kamloops, he was always trying to find

a way to come back home to Fernie. The initial plan at first was to come back and just have an office but one thing led to another, and Edward's felt it made sense to have his own store. Now he

has his own showcase flagship store in Fernie with the Canadian headquarters in the back. While the store is new to Fernie, Edwards is not. He has roots three generations

deep with his mom working as a teacher at Isabella Dicken Elementary School, his dad a mining engineer at West Star and his Grandpa, Bill Prentice was a real catalyst getting things started and is the namesake of Prentice Park. His father's career in mining eventually took the family to Colorado and South America. Lance followed his father's footsteps as he worked for six summers in underground diamond drilling to finance his studies in business and marketing at the University of Colorado (UOC). “It was good to finance my education and to get set up but I was looking for something different for the long term,” said Edwards. A fortuitous meeting of the inventor of Loki while at UOC led Edwards to the product differentiation he was looking for to become an outdoor apparel distributor. “The market for outdoor apparel is so saturated with 30 to 40 products made of basically the same fabric,” he explained. “Loki has patented features made by a mountaineer who lost a mitt in the mountains.

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Their jackets have built in mitts and neck warmers/face protectors which are great for kids and sledders.” Catapult ahead to today. As the Canadian distributor of Loki and tasc Performance, Edwards felt it was time to bring in another brand. “It's a serious commitment to bring a new brand into Canada,” said Edwards. “KAVU is absolutely on fire in Europe and in the States.” A partnership was formed with KAVU. Founded in Seattle, KAVU has been creating clothing and accessories for people to live life to the fullest since it delivered its first hat in 1994. KAVU derives its name from the aviation acronym CAVU or “clear above visibility unlimited”, popular with the paragliders as it represents a fun day. This Seattle based company is all about the adventure lifestyle

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Heads: you get a worse recycling program. Tails: you get to pay more for it.

The BC Government is proposing to offload the province’s world-class recycling programs, run by local municipalities, to an association led by big multi-national corporations. The idea is that we’ll get a better, more efficient program that costs taxpayers less. Unfortunately, what we’ll really end up with is anyone’s guess. The association isn’t guaranteeing that we’ll get a better program, or even one as good as the current Blue Box program already in place. Since the association is led by big businesses outside of BC, many of whom are not even headquartered in Canada, one could presume that profits will come before environmental stewardship. They usually do. They also won’t guarantee that there won’t be any job cuts here in BC. And how is this supposed to make things better for BC?

Currently, BC homeowners only pay, on average, $35 a year for curbside recycling. Under the proposed regime, you’ll pay more. Every time you bring home a pizza, buy toilet paper, or pretty much anything else that comes in a package, businesses will be passing their increased costs on to you. How much more? Well, nobody’s saying. Here’s the only thing anyone does know: we already have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, managed locally and puts the BC environment first. So why is the BC government flipping a coin, bringing in a questionable recycling program that some of our local elected officials are already calling a “scam?” It’s time to contact Premier Clark and ask her.

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