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Tim Hortons terminates owner of Fernie franchise By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

im Hortons has ended its relationship with Pierre Pelletier, owner of the Fernie and Crowsnest Pass franchises. Pelletier has been the subject of an Employment Standards Branch investigation since December 2013, after a temporary foreign worker from the Philippines filed a complaint. "We have terminated our

relationship with the Blairmore, Alberta/Fernie, B.C. franchisee for failing to comply with employment standards requirements, a matter Tim Hortons takes very seriously," stated Olga Petrycki, senior manager, public affairs, Tim Hortons Inc. Both restaurants are now under corporate control and Tim Hortons could not comment any further on the matter. Former employees Richard Pepito and Heidi Kibanoff were hired at the Fernie location under

Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The couple claims that Pelletier made employees pay back a portion of their overtime wages to him in cash. Pelletier is also accused of charging employees the processing fees for renewing their temporary work permits, which according to regulations, the employer is responsible for paying. “We have been telling the truth the whole time and now justice is being done”, said Pepito, one of the complainants. “I am haunted

with the knowledge that thousands of other Filipinos and other foreign nationals across Canada are susceptible to abuse from their employers. We need to help liberate these workers” He went on to say, “We’re sad about this happening to Pierre, but in another way we’re glad that he has no power anymore to abuse us. It’s so hard as a foreign worker here to go against an employer and to deal with the process. We’re glad that he has no more control.”

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Teachers' job action cancels recess By Adam MacDonald Contributor

s of April 23, teachers across B.C. have begun low level stage one job action in response to a year long stalemate in negotiations with the provincial government. Teachers will no longer be supervising students outside the classroom or communicating in writing with administrators, action that was not intended to affect students. However, this prompted several districts across B.C., including School District 5 (SD5), to cancel recess.

In a letter sent home with students on Monday, SD5 Superintendent Lynn Hauptman wrote, “After careful consideration of our available resources and wanting to ensure student safety given the increased supervision at schools and limited exempt staff capacity, we have decided to cancel recess and shorten the school day by 15 minutes in all of our elementary schools.” “Cancelling recess is a tactic by the government to turn public opinion against teachers,” said Fernie Secondary teacher David Pasivirta. “The last time we

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went on strike, admins were able to supervise recess and it allowed the students their break. Now, under similar circumstances, district staff have decided they are not able to provide a recess break for the students. “This reflects poorly on teachers because they say it is due to the strike. Ta k i n g recess away seems like an effective strategy to me,” he An empty playground at Isabella Dicken Elementary School on Monday, April 28. added. Photo by A. MacDonald The B.C. Te a c h e r s ’ for 15 minutes each day,” said strike. Since then, the provincial Federation (BCTF) is urging school BCTF President Jim Iker in a government has successfully districts to reconsider their press release last Wednesday. applied to have the ruling put recess cancellations, calling “Teachers’ stage one job action on hold until an appeal is heard, it an “unnecessary and is administrative in nature only. with Education Minister Peter Any recess cancellations fall Fassbender saying the court inappropriate step.” “The decision was made squarely on the shoulders of ruling was not affordable for in the best interest of staff,” school districts unwilling to move taxpayers. A recent radio ad, said Frank Lento, chair of their staff around. Furthermore, published by the BCTF, highlights SD5’s Board of Trustees. teachers will continue to do this financial tension, reporting “Teachers are too valuable previously scheduled voluntary “cuts to programs, teachers, and for us to make a political activities. As such, there is no support for students with special move like that. It is the reason for any districts to cancel needs, all because per student furthest thing from our events, trips, or extra-curricular funding is $1,000 below the national average.” minds. The board is hoping activities.” “It is unclear where things Earlier this year, the B.C. to revisit the decision in the Supreme Court ruled that are going,” said Lento, “If near future.” “Principals, vice- the government’s passing of there is some movement on the principals, and excluded legislation to wipe out class size government’s side, we will likely staff are more than capable of restrictions was unconstitutional, see de-escalation, so that’s what concluded that the we are hoping for.” supervising the playground and (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX government tried to provoke a

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Day of Mourning ceremony honours fallen workers By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

parwood hosted the annual Day of Mourning ceremony in Centennial Square on Monday afternoon, recognizing workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents. The ceremony featured a number of speakers, including Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko, Work Safe BC Safety Inspector Jeff McKay, United Steelworkers local 9346 President Alex Hanson, and United Steelworkers local 7284 President Nick Howard. Originally known as Workers' Memorial Day and created by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Canadian Labour Congress declared April 28 an annual day of remembrance in 1985. The day became a national observance with the passing of the Workers Mourning Day Act in December 1990, making April 28, 1991 the first official National Day of Mourning for those killed or injured in the workplace.

United Steelworkers local 9346 President Alex Hanson speaks at the National Day of Mourning ceremony in Sparwood’s Centennial Square on Monday, April 28. Photo by N. Obre

Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko addresses the crowd.

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Rick Corak performed a closing prayer and song.

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Free mine tours. Learn about the steelmaking coal industry in the Elk Valley. May 12 – Fording River Operations May 13 – Line Creek Operations May 14 – Coal Mountain Operations May 15 – Elkview Operations May 16 – Greenhills Operations Please reserve your seat no later than May 8 by calling 250-425-2423 Buses will leave Fernie Chamber of Commerce at 9:30 a.m. Blairmore Mall at 9:30 a.m. Sparwood Chamber of Commerce at 10:30 a.m. Elkford Visitor Centre at 11 a.m. (May 12 and May 16 only) Please remember to pack a lunch as the tour is approximately 4 hours in length. When registering, please specify the tour you wish to attend. Participants must pre-register.

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Tim Hortons terminates owner of Fernie franchise Continued from page 1

Pepito's case against the Fernie Tim Hortons with the Employment Standards Branch is still ongoing. In the meantime, he has received support from the United Steelworkers (USW) local 9436 and the East Kootenay Labour Council. “Imagine being here from a foreign country, not understanding the rules and regulations and the laws, and having the threat of being sent back to your point of origin. I can’t imagine what it would be like to be in that situation, and Richard and Heidi and the rest of that group has shown a tremendous amount of courage in stepping forward in a foreign country where they don’t know anybody and have no protection,” commented Troy Cook (left) and Alex Hanson (right) with United Steelworkers local Alex Hanson, USW local 9346 9346 and the East Kootenay Labour Council with former Tim Hortons president and East Kootenay employee Richard Pepito (centre).

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Labour Council executive. “We still submit that there is criminal wrongdoing here and that this isn’t the end of the story. Our goal was not to destroy somebody’s life, but at the end of the day, we are here to seek justice and change the system that’s clearly broken.” Hanson and fellow union member Troy Cook believe the termination of Pelletier is just one step in the right direction. “It’s bittersweet in a way,” remarked Cook, USW local 9346. “We still have to solve the bigger problem with the temporary foreign workers right across Canada. It’s a small step to hopefully fixing the problem. We’d like to see the people that are here now working taken better care of. That’s why we’ve been helping Richard and the other five people that came forward from town here.” “Even this small victory here

doesn’t deal with the larger issue that as we see with McDonalds, as we see with Tim Hortons, as we see with other cases cropping up all over the place, this is a systemic issue,” added Hanson. “This has to do with a bad, failed policy of employerled immigration. We need to get back to landed immigrant, permanent resident, and then on to citizenship for these people. The way the program stands right now it’s open for abuse and there’s nobody there policing it.” Pepito is still awaiting a hearing before the Employment Standards Branch to deal with his allegations against Pelletier, as well as outstanding monetary issues. He has also filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal. Pierre Pelletier was contacted for comment on this issue but at press time could not be reached.

Teck to cut five per cent of workforce, 600 jobs worldwide By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

eck Resources Ltd. announced Tuesday, April 22 they will be reducing their global workforce by five per cent, cutting roughly 600 jobs. Although Teck just recently reported a rise in coal production of eight per cent in the first quarter of 2014 over the first quarter of 2013, the price of metallurgical

coal continues to drop. “The industry continues to face challenging market conditions for the commodities Teck produces,” explained Nic Milligan, manager, Community and Aboriginal Affairs, Teck Coal Limited. “Where possible, efforts will be made to achieve planned reductions through attrition – only critical vacancies will be filled.” With close to 11,000 employees

worldwide and mining operations in Canada, the U.S., Chile, and Peru, Milligan could not confirm how the cuts would be distributed. “Detailed plans will be developed for each Teck site and office in the coming weeks, including Teck’s operations in the Elk Valley,” he said. “We’re taking these company-wide measures now in order to maintain competitiveness and emerge stronger from the current price cycle.”

Milligan added, “Moving forward we will continue to assess and ensure our operations are aligned with market conditions.” Teck is suspending work on the revival of its Quintette property in northeastern B.C. near Tumbler Ridge, effectively eliminating 80 positions. The company has already spent over $200 million of the $860 million budgeted for the coal mining project.

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Elk Valley Community Priorities Plan complete Submitted Regional District of East Kootenay

fter extensive public and stakeholder consultation, the Community Priorities Plan for the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds (EVCDF) program is now complete. “I am really pleased to see this important project finished,” said EVCDF Committee Chair Mary Giuliano. “The committee now has an up to date list of project priorities for the Elk Valley and we can turn our attention to funding individual projects.” To help make information about the program more readily available to the public, a new dedicated page has been set up on the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) website. There you will find a copy of the Community Priorities Plan, background information about the program, and information about how to bring

forward funding proposals to the committee. “The Elk Valley Community Directed Funds are dedicated to supporting projects that will benefit the entire valley. The committee looks forward to working with organizations that have projects capable of delivering valley-wide social, economic and environmental benefits,” added Giuliano. The committee, made up of four local elected officials and four members of the public, is a standing committee of the RDEK and is responsible for the EVCDF Program. The RDEK gratefully acknowledges the financial support of Columbia Basin Trust which supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. More information about the program can be found on the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

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Chamber names new board

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce voted in a new Board of Directors at their Annual General Meeting on April 24. From left: Jonathan Levesque, Graeme Nunn, Sheila Byers, Todd Fyfe, Tammy Ogden, Tristan Woods, Vanessa Croome, Geoff Hare, and Aysha Haines. Not pictured: Ryan Frazer, Jill Barclay, Andy Cohen. Photo by N. Obre By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

he Fernie Chamber of Commerce has welcomed in a new Board of Directors. The board was introduced at the Chamber's Annual General Meeting held at the Stanford Hotel on Thursday, April 24. The meeting included the presentation of the annual report, approval of several bylaw changes, and the election of the new board. The 2014/15 Board of Directors are Jonathan Levesque, Graeme Nunn, Sheila Byers, Todd Fyfe, Tammy Ogden, Tristan Woods, Vanessa Croome, Geoff Hare, Aysha Haines, Ryan Frazer, Jill Barclay, and Andy Cohen.

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A meeting of the Parcel Tax Review Panel will take place on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 6:00pm in Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC, regarding the following bylaw: Water and Sewer Reserve Replenishment Parcel Tax Assessment Roll Bylaw No. 760, 2014 The purpose of the Hearing is to receive complaints on one or more of the following grounds: a) There is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b) There is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; and/or, c) An exemption has been improperly allowed, or disallowed. A complaint shall not be heard by the Panel unless written notice of the complaint has been made to the ofﬁce of the Director, Financial Services, at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed (4:30 pm on Thursday, May 1, 2014). The parcel tax assessment rolls are open for inspection at the District Ofﬁce (816 Michel Road) during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays. Curtis Helgesen, CAO Director, Financial Services

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FREE tipping for residential home owners at the RDEK Transfer Station. Open daily from May 5th to 17th (excluding Sundays). Residents are encouraged to use this opportunity to tidy homes and yards and dispose of any unwanted materials. We also encourage you to make use of the Reuse Centre at the Transfer Station. Please remember to cover your loads.

The District would appreciate if residents would rake only sand and gravel to the curb gutter. We ask that this material be placed against the gutter, instead of on the road, so it can be picked up by the sweeper cleanly in the last pass. Grass and leaves plug up the screens inside the sweeper, which slows down the process. Grass and leaves can go in the compost barrels we have provided around town.

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Editorial by Nicole Obre

April 26 to May 3 marks National Immunization Awareness Week. As the week draws to a close, this year's theme, 'vaccination: your best shot', seems more relevant than ever. The debate over whether to vaccinate or not has continued to heat up, with parents questioning the positive and negative effects of vaccinating their children. But after a recent outbreak of measles in B.C., the evidence seems to point pretty clearly towards supporting and choosing vaccination. In Canada, immunization has saved more lives in the last 50 years than any other health intervention. It is the best defence from many serious diseases and should be a no brainer. Having your child, and yourself, immunized protects against illnesses like measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, rubella, hepatitis, and mumps. It also protects the wider population by keeping those diseases from spreading. Rumours are continuing to spread that vaccinating children can cause autism, seizures, fainting, multiple sclerosis, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, amid other concerns. But according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, research simply doesn't support those claims. Whether or not the rumours can be proven wrong, Canadian immunization rates are dropping. Interior Health states that an immunization rate of 95 per cent is needed to help protect vulnerable people in the community. When the majority of people are vaccinated for a disease, it becomes harder for the disease to spread from person to person. But when young people stop immunizing, diseases we haven't seen in decades come back. This puts our most vulnerable citizens at risk – meaning children, seniors, and those with pre-existing medical conditions or weakened immune systems. Aside from the recent measles outbreak, Interior Health has reported a whopping cough outbreak in the West Kootenays, as well as cases of mumps and other vaccine preventable illnesses across the region. The danger of these illnesses far outweighs the small risk of suffering a side effect from vaccination. Measles and chickenpox can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (brain swelling). Whopping cough can cause seizures and brain damage in babies. And mumps can result in deafness. As long as immunization remains unregulated, the choice to vaccinate or not is yours. Separating fact from fiction on this hot topic isn't easy, but do your research and make an informed decision. The facts generally speak for themselves. For more information on immunization, visit www.immunizebc.ca.

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Letters to the Editor One of them I remember when Mr. Bennett said, “don’t vote for the NDP or they’ll shut down the mines.” Now there are 700 coal miners laid off in Tumbler Ridge as metallurgical coal prices crash less than a year later. I wonder how Bill will blame the NDP since it’s his BC Liberal government’s fault. You see, the BC Liberals support ownership of our minerals by China and made a deal allowing them to bring in temporary workers to get our resources. But the people of B.C. found out and are angry, throwing a wrench into their plan. China has since decided to get back at us by overstocking coal there and curtailing purchasing here. This crashes prices, forcing layoffs to drop wages as foreign investors pick up more assets for pennies on the pound. Funny how BC Liberals claim to be free market but are now in bed with State Owned Enterprises from China. More shocking are how many BC Liberal appointees have already fled to Chinese SOE’s: John Cavanagh, Assistant Deputy Minister Energy and Mines, now CEO of Dehua Mining;

Jody Shimkus, Assistant Deputy Minister Natural Resources, now VP of HD Mining; Brian Clark, Executive Director Resource Stewardship, now Assistant Project Manager at Dehua Mining; Judy Matkaluk, Sr. Advisor Mineral Development, now Vice GM at Dehua; John Graham, Mines Inspector, now GM for Dehua. And what of former BC Liberal MLA Harry Bloy ditching the legislature to start his own TFW recruiting business? Not only has Bill Bennett publicly supported the use of temporary workers from China but his ministry has used its influence to sell off our mineral assets and provide permitting in exchange for jobs once the wheels fall off the public bus. There are only three kinds of politicians. Politicians who know the public interest and serve it; those who know but serve their money masters by lying and stealing from the people who elected them; and fools that haven’t the faintest clue what they’re doing in government. The BC Liberals are hoping you don’t figure it out. Alex Hanson Fernie, B.C.

Having made a shambles of power production in B.C. by privatizing it, the BC Liberal government has now entrusted the provincial Core Review to Kootenay East MLA Bennett with the task of altering, beyond recognition, the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). And while he is unwilling to accept opposition to his plans from the BC Agricultural Council, representing 14,000 farmers province-wide, he is only too willing to use extracts from a letter to the editor written by one local farmer (see '3 facts you should know', The Free Press, April 17) who is, coincidentally, a life-long supporter of Social Credit/BC Liberal politics. Mr. Bennett's move to lay waste the ALR is also perfectly in keeping with the ideology of Regional District of East Kootenay Area A Director Mike Sosnowski who considers the ALR “tyranny” and that “land is only land.” Both are no doubt sincere in their belief that you can concrete over farmland with no loss of agricultural potential. Mr. Bennett has claimed, in a recent phone interview with journalist Bill Tieleman, that he's making his move on the ALR because he “... has been listening to his constituents for 13 (expletive deleted) years.” Did he also listen to former B.C. Minister of Agriculture Pat Pimm who stood by while an Arizona developer built, in Pimm's constituency of Peace River North, a racetrack and five acre parking lot in defiance of an ALC ruling? If this unethical behaviour is accepted with the ALC regulations as they are, what sort of corrupt debacle will ensue when the ALC is eradicated? More recently Mr. Bennett has stated that the consultation process advocated by current agriculture minister Norm Letnick “will not delay or fundamentally Continued on page 7

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alter” his plans. What many do not realize is that Mr. Bennett is using the Core Review as a smokescreen for the visceral ill-will which he has for both NDP philosophy and NDP supporters. It will, at last, provide him with the opportunity of destroying the remaining major achievement of the 1972-75 BC NDP government. It is entirely possible that Bennett has, as he claims, been listening, if only to those who agree with his position on the ALR. It is equally possible that he has turned a deaf ear to those who do not. JC Vallance Fernie, B.C.

Outrageous wage demands As of today, the governments in the provinces of B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island, are working on contract negotiations with the teachers. No signed contracts in force presently. Teacher contracts are a hard sell in all 10 provinces. Alberta's present contract ending in 2015, is a four year contract, with three years of frozen wages and a two per cent raise and a cash bonus in the fourth year. Saskatchewan's last contract ending in 2013, was a four year contract with a 5.5 per cent wage increase. Manitoba's last contract ending in 2013, was a four year contract with a 7.5 per cent wage increase. Ontario's present contract ending in 2014, is a two year contract with frozen wages. Quebec's present contract ending in 2015, is a five year contract, with a 5.6 per cent wage increase. Nova Scotia's present contract ending in 2015, is a three year contract with a 5.5 per cent wage increase. Newfoundland's last contract ending in 2012, was a four year contract with a wage increase of five per cent. Prince Edward Island's last contract ending in 2013, was a two year contract with frozen

Op-Ed: Pipeline benefits This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the B.C. coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed. The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits: • There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oil sands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oil fields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words, the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oil sands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the

wages. New Brunswick's present contract ending in 2016, is a four year contract with a wage increase of four per cent. Here in B.C., the government is offering the teachers a 10 year contract, with a 7.25 per cent wage increase over the first six years, with further open wage negotiations, in written form, after six years on the remaining four years. Not good enough for B.C. teachers. They want a wage increase of 13.5 per cent over a three year contract. Not good enough for the B.C. taxpayer. The average B.C. teacher wage is $89,624 per year ($70,624 in wages and $18,000 in taxpayer funded benefits). The B.C. taxpayer also contributes 16.13 per cent of teacher wages to the B.C. teachers' pension fund. All in all, a very generous salary and benefit package when teachers only have to work 188 days per year in relation to other taxpayers in the non teaching profession that have to work 238 days per year. Completely outrageous wage demands in comparison to what teachers have negotiated in the other nine provinces.

reason that Andrew Weaver of the BC Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery. • An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler than B.C. coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada. • Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in B.C. for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in B.C. with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition, there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province. • The Canadian and provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in billions of new tax dollars each year. Unfortunately, our Canadian oil companies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to spearhead the refinery myself, so I am doing that. We have a solid business plan and as a consequence Chinese banks and other institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world.

Joe Sawchuk Duncan, B.C

We are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work. We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations. Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and U.S. government websites and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore, some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada. In addition, we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state of the art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in B.C. so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea. Let me be up front about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on Northern Gateway next month. David Black Owner of Black Press

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, May 22, 2014 7:00 p.m. at the Arts Station Membership Renewal Table at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting open to the public. We are actively seeking volunteers for our Board of Directors. Please join us and celebrate the great year we’ve had and find out what we’ve got planned for the next twelve months. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Light refreshments provided. Nominees must be members. For more information call 250-423-4842 or visit www.theartsstation.com

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Mondays

Tuesdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00-10:30 – Indoor Walking at the 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 • 10:00am 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 • 10:30am 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 • 1:00pm to 3:00pm – Lanes and Leisure Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 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 • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 – Ladies Archery at the Fernie

Elks Hall • 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7:00 pm – Mixed Darts at the Fernie Legion • 7:30pm – Crib/Whist at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – AquaFit 14+ 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 • 9:00-10:30 – Indoor Walking at the 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 – AquaFit at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 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 – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00pm- Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 3:30 to 4:45 pm – The Puzzlers, ages 9-12 at the Fernie Library (preregistration required) • 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool • 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 • 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00-10:30 – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community 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 • 10:30am 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 • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 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 – Youth Archery at the Fernie Elks Hall • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

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 • 1:15 to 3:15pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons 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 5:00pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Free Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00 – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30pm- Men’s Darts at the Fernie Legion • 7:30pm – Cribbage at the 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 3:00pm – Crocodile Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 4:00 to 6:00pm- Meat Draw at the Fernie Legion • 5:00 to 6:00 pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Sundays

• 12:00 to 2:00pm – Family 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 4:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library • 4:30 to 5:30pm – Master Swim & Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Kayaking at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

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Parralax View Exhibition Opening, Fernie Arts Station, 7pm HeART and Soul. Fernie Arts Station, 6:30-8pm South Country Early Season Ride & Potluck, Wigwam Flats Crocodile Swim, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 3-5:30pm Avalanche City Roller Derby Girls vs Nelson Kill Joys, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7pm Men’s Opening Special Event, Fernie Golf & Country Club PJ Party featuring “How to Train Your Dragon”, Fernie Aquatic Centre 6-8:30 pm Ladies’ Opening, Fernie Golf & Country Club Bike Blitz at the Elk’s Hall Fernie Spring Clean Community Wide Yard Sale 10-4 Children’s Scavenger Hunt, Rotary Park Belle Plaine Live in concert, Clawhammer Press doors open at 7:30

June

Rotary Charity Golf Tournament, Fernie Golf & Country Club Elkford Triathlon East Kootenay Junior Open, Fernie Golf & Country Club Pottery Wheel, Fernie Arts Station 6:30 pm No School Friday, Fernie Arts Station 9:30 am

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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

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

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

Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance available for property Damage related to March 4 – 11, 2014 flooding Disaster Events currently declared eligible for Assistance: Type of Event: Overland Flooding Date: March 4 – 11, 2014 Geographic Area: Regional District of East Kootenay (Electoral Areas A, B, C, E) City of Kimberley City of Cranbrook Village of Canal Flats City of Fernie St. Mary’s Band Deadline for applications: July 2, 2014 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CALL TOLL-FREE 1-888-257-4777

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:00PM at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: Applicant: Richard Fraser Location: 592 – 9th Avenue Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 62, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A Bylaw No. 2241, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.161, 2014 proposes to change the zoning: From

R1 – Single Family Residential

R1B – Single Detached Plus Residential

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm on May 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www. fernie.ca. Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, Monday, May 12, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: BY EMAIL: cityhall@fernie.ca IN PERSON: City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue BY FAX: (250) 423-3034 BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Director of Corporate Administration Services, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Director of Corporate Administration Services at 250 423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie.ca. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer.

Thinking of becoming a lifeguard? Bronze Star Camp A fun prep course for Bronze Medallion. (The first step to becoming a lifeguard) Participants will learn leadership, water safety, CPR, lifesaving, problem solving, and decision making skills. Recommended skill level 7+. Fridays, May 2, 9, & 16, 2014 4:30 – 8:00pm

Fernie Emergency Preparedness Fair on May 8, 2014 Fernie, BC - The City of Fernie Emergency Planning Committee will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Fair on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4 - 10). This annual event will include emergency vehicles and personnel on site, interactive displays, a simulated smoke maze and take-home information encouraging families to prepare for major emergencies and know what to do if one occurs. Most people know being prepared for emergencies is important. Preparation can not only mean the difference between life and death, but also a way of protecting families and individuals from emotional, financial and physical trauma - not to mention peace of mind in the meantime. “It is impossible to predict when a disaster may strike. Disasters vary from simple to complex, from personal to affecting an entire community. Being prepared is not only about staying safe, but about planning ahead for the unknown. It is about taking responsibility, both for yourself and your family, in providing for your basic needs for a reasonable time period is a disaster should strike,” says Mayor Giuliano.

Call 250 423-4466 ext. “0” to register.

But where does preparedness start? What is most important? Is preparedness affordable? These questions and many more will be answered at Fernie’s first Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair.

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See how the Fernie Emergency Preparedness Fair can help you get better prepared!

Notice to all citizens: Public City Washrooms will be open for seasonal use on May 1, 2014. Daily operating hours will be 7am to 7pm.

When: Thursday, May 8, 2014 Who: Everyone! Admission is FREE! Time: 12 Noon to 9:00 pm

Where: Fernie Community Centre, 901-6th Avenue

There will be food, door prizes, including a chance to win an iPad Mini, and a scavenger hunt. Fun for the whole family!

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, May 5 Tuesday, May 20 Monday, May 26 Monday, June 2

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting 7:00 pm Regular Meeting HAS BEEN CANCELLED

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the District of Sparwood will be considering a resolution to authorize the disposition of the property commonly referred to as Cherrywood Boulevard, Sparwood Heights, Sparwood, BC, to Sage Pointe Developments Ltd., or its duly authorized subsidiary or assignee(s) (“Sage”).

The lands are more particularly known as Lots 2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, DL 4135 KD Plan EPP1123, are the subject of an Option to Purchase Agreement between the District of Sparwood and Sage. The option price on the aforementioned lots is based on appraised value as determined absolutely by the District’s Appraiser and the option fee already paid to the District is $5,000.00.

The option will expire on February 1, 2015 and in the event that the purchaser fails to comply with the requirement to obtain occupancy permits as referenced, the options will be cancelled and option fee forfeited. Upon approval of the Agreement by the District, 10 of the aforementioned lots will be made available to the public, at the aforementioned appraised price. Sage shall have a right of ﬁrst refusal. After September 1, 2014, the District may receive offers on any remaining lots and Sage will have a right of ﬁrst refusal. If Sage does not purchase the lot, at that time the District can sell the lot to a third party.

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

RESIDENTIAL SPRING CLEANUP Begins Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Any person wishing to take advantage of this service is required to register at the District Ofﬁce no later than Friday, May 15, 2014 and pay the required fee of $20.00. Seniors 65 and over receive this service free of charge. Please register in person or by calling the District Ofﬁce. **Limit of 1 Pickup Truck Load per household**

All refuse including household furniture; white goods, metal and wood will be picked up including fridges, freezers or air conditioners. All refuse for disposal must be separated and placed just outside property line and piled in such a manner that it can be picked up with a loader. Small branches must be tied or secured in bundles. The following items WILL NOT be picked up:

Trees and large branches; Vehicles Construction refuse; Batteries; Oil or used oil ﬁlters; Tires over 16” in diameter; Special Wastes as deﬁned by the Ministry of Environment Recyclable material (must be taken to recycling depots) ALL REFUSE MUST BE OUT BY 8:00AM ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014

Urban Forest Fuel Management

The District of Sparwood will be undertaking Urban Forest Fuel Management over the next two to six weeks. Trimming, thinning and collecting of wood fuels will take place on District owned properties located along Highway 3 east of the Highway 3 & 43 intersection and along Highway 43 adjacent to Sparwood Heights Drive. Work will include the burning of debris piles during approved venting days. Additional debris pile burning will be completed in the Sparwood Heights area at the Disc Golf Course and the Westwood area. If anyone has any questions or concerns they may contact the Sparwood Recreation Department at 250.425.0552.

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to consider a proposed amendment to the District of Sparwood “Zoning Bylaw No. 264 1981”. Applicant: Fiorentino Holdings Ltd.

Property affected: Lot 4 DL 4589 KD Plan EPP4105 except Plan EPP21188. Civically known as 1052 Highway 3. In general terms, Bylaw 1150 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1150, 2014” will rezone the property from Agricultural Land (A-1) to Light Industrial (M-1).

All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission on the matters contained within Bylaw 1150 at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be sent to the District of Sparwood, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0. Electronic submissions by email should be sent to sparwood@ sparwood.ca. Please note that due to potential email issues, all submissions sent by email should be conﬁrmed by phone at the number listed below. These submissions must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2014 in order to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address and are considered public information, pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of Council. The above Bylaw and related staff reports and background information may be inspected at the Municipal Ofﬁce, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., from April 22, 2014 – May 5, 2014 during regular ofﬁce hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 136 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271. Dated April 15, 2014 Nelson Wight Manager of Planning

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Public Notice Tembec has closed the following roads: River Road Extension from Morrissey Turnoff to the Bridge at Coal Creek. Cokato Cutoff from Cokato Road up to River Road Extension. Rifle Range Road at the Junction with Coal Creek Road. These roads have been closed to protect the running surface from rutting and the associated erosion during the spring melt period. Once the road surfaces have dried out the roads will be re-opened. Tembec asks the public to please respect these road closures. For further information please contact: Stephen Temple, Supt. Private Forest Lands at (250) 919-4801.

Running a business or nonprofit that makes revenues (social enterprise)? Free support is available! if you are located in the Columbia Basin, the Basin Business Advisors are here to assist your organization!

The Sparwood Public Library and the Sparwood Early Childhood Development Committee are pleased to sponsor a ‘Come meet the author’ event at the Sparwood Public Library this Saturday, May 2 from 11 am to 1 pm. Dwan Bannink, Sparwood author of Sad Sammy Sloth Lost His Socks, and illustrator Alissa Henriet will be on hand to read, colour and sign books. Books will be for sale on site, and juice and snacks will be provided. Photo by J. Jensen

Common areas of focus include: • General business and growth strategy; • Financial management practices; • in-depth financial analyses and business performance review; • Pricing methodology and related policies; • Marketing practices and market opportunities and much more!

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inister of Education P e t e r Fassbender and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett paid a visit to Isabella Dicken Elementary School (IDES) on April 22. The stop at IDES was part of a School District 5 tour that included Fernie Secondary School, Sparwood Secondary School, and Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook. IDES was chosen to be included on the tour as it is currently number The Minister of Education, Honorable Peter Fassbender visited Isabella two on the school Dicken Elementary School on April 22 along with MLA Bill Bennett and district’s replacement School District 5 Trustee Frank Lento. Photo by T. Hynd priority list.

Thank You We would like to “THANK EVERYONE” for “EVERYTHING” you “ALL” have done for us during the recent passing of Our Mother, Grandma & Great Grandma!!! The meals & food that came into Mother’s Home were “UNBELIEVABLE” – All the visits, flowers, cards, phone calls, emails and FB messages, people who travelled from near and far to be with us were all very much appreciated! “Thank You So Much” Dr. Gray, for your kindness and care for Our Mother. Also, thank you to the Fernie Nursing Staff, Dr. Rodriguez, Ambulance attendants and Dr. Braun in Cranbrook. Dear John, Lynda & Corlyn – We Love You! Megan – Soloist – Mother would have Loved It! Thank you! Sincerely – Bessie Kubos’s Family

3 FACTS ABOUT 3 GOOD THINGS FROM THE BC GOVERNMENT... with MLA Bill Bennett 1. We believe that all children and youth need the support and love of a permanent family. We are strengthening the focus on adoption by investing $2 million more to help more children and youth in care to find permanent homes through adoption and guardianship. 2. Our government is proud to be able to provide monthly financial assistance to help over 26,500 low-income households through the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER). 3. Today, more than 93 per cent of British Columbians have access to high-speed Internet. We want to see that every British Columbian with access to high-speed Internet by 2021. Our government is providing a $2 million investment under the BC Broadband Satellite Initiative to assist those in rural areas. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

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Fernie Spring Clean makes fundraising easy just to clear out some unwanted ferniespringclean.blogspot.ca or of items that can be sold, get these items and raise a little money fill in the form in this edition of priced and delivered to your sale for a new item they need, or The Free Press. location and away you go. You save toward a summer vacation. All you pay is $20 to be part of can also use the participant’s Another way to use this event the event. Everything you make pack to help you make the best of is to raise funds for your your garage sale with lots charity, group or association of helpful tips. The Fernie Spring Clean will give that you are involved with. Set up shifts for manning the whole community of Fernie EKBIA do all the hard work the sale on the day so you the opportunity to come together including the marketing of can all get a chance to and hold individual garage sales your event to make sure check out the other great all on the same day. there will be lots of people bargains that other sales there. have on offer! All you need to do is EKBIA will make sure decide on one (or more) there is a large marketing from the sale is yours to keep for locations where you are going your cause. campaign for the sales and The to hold your fundraising sales. Next, ask all of your group Free Press will have a full page Register the sale at www. members to donate one bag full spread, including a map where

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hat is the hardest part of fundraising for your group/charity/ cause? Finding an original idea and also the organization? Well, East Kootenay Brain Injuries Association (EKBIA) are making it easy for you to do some quick and easy but most importantly fun fundraising this spring. The Fernie Spring Clean will give the whole community of Fernie the opportunity to come together and hold individual garage sales all on the same day. A single household can do this

your sale location will be listed, so that shoppers will know to come to your sale. We expect people from as far as Cranbrook and the Crowsnest Pass to travel to Fernie for this special event. There will also be a children's scavenger hunt that gets families to travel all around Fernie, increasing the footfall for your sale. Another great tip is to encourage friends and neighbours to have sales together in your community, as a cluster of sales attracts more shoppers. Any further questions can be addressed to Rachel Cline, event organizer, 250-946-6322.

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t's time to grab your advance price tickets for Fernie’s very own music festival. Heading into its fourth year, Wapiti Music Festival brings the best of “Fresh Canadian Indie” right into Fernie’s backyard for two days of awesome fun for all ages. So who is playing? Today at 10 am, the line up will be released and the first round of advance tickets will be on sale for $45 (tax included) on the Wapiti website. Advance tickets are available in limited numbers. Tickets will also be on sale in downtown Fernie at Le Grand Fromage. For the second year running, CBC Radio One will be hosting the main stage. Canada's brightest indie stars

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will rock the CBC stage, you will not want to miss this outstanding showcase described as the love child of Johnny Cash and Freddie Mercury. The lineup also includes a 2014 Juno winner and 2014 nominee. Look for our new and free community outdoor concert happening the Thursday evening prior to Wapiti on August 7 at The Arts Station. This will be a free show to the public to kick off the Wapiti weekend. Wapiti Music Festival takes place in Annex Park on August 8 and 9. Kids 12 and under and seniors 65 and older are free. Kids tent, refreshment gardens and a vendor village will take care of all your needs. To view the lineup, purchase tickets, or find more information, go to www.wapitimusicfestival.com.

Calling all cub reporters The Free Press and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy invite you to develop your writing skills and share your talent! Write a newspaper article. If your article is chosen you’ll get to see it in print in the Free Press and you’ll win a book prize! Contest categories: Grades 5-7: Write a news story about something you witnessed in the Elk Valley. (150-250 words) single spaced Grades 2-4: Write a news story about something you witnessed in the Elk Valley. (100-200 words) single spaced Kindergarten and grade 1: Colour a picture of something “news worthy” you saw happen in the Elk Valley and write a caption explaining it. (1-3 sentences) The winner in each category will receive a prize as well as their writing/drawing published in the Free Press! Entries are due May 15, 2014 and the winners will be printed in an edition of the Free Press. Mail to: Meghan Morton Community Literacy Coordinator 44 Mt. Washburn Fernie, BC V0B 1M3

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Looking for Project Funding? Is your organization looking for financial support to complete a project? The Elk Valley Community Directed Funds Program may be able to help. If your project is one of the ten project ideas listed in the Elk Valley Community Priorities Plan, then you are encouraged to complete a Project Information Form and submit it to the RDEK. All the information can be found on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca. For more information, please contact: Andrew McLeod RDEK Special Initiatives 250-489-2791 or toll-free 1-888-478-7335

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Fernie Secondary School music students attended the Canadian Rocky Mountain Music Festival in Banff last weekend. Photos by A. MacDonald By Adam MacDonald Contributor

ernie Secondary School (FSS) students had the opportunity to expand their musical knowledge this past weekend as they joined other students from across the country at the annual Canadian Rocky Mountain Music Festival in Banff. A mix of students, ranging from Grades seven to 11, from Fernie Secondary’s various band groups and choir, made the trip to Banff with the purpose of listening to other Canadian high school bands and choirs. “I was impressed with how

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talented the kids were, and with the diversity of the kids that were involved,” said Lori Mitchell, a chaperone on the trip. The festival hosted groups from as far away as Winnipeg and Vancouver, and included both vocal and band groups performing concert and jazz music. Students also attended evening concerts put on by professional music groups, including Vertical Voices and the Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble. “The festival is one that I’ve grown up going to,” said FSS band teacher David Pasivirta. “My high school teacher

founded the festival. He was the one who inspired me to become a music teacher. One of my favourite things was hearing and answering the questions the students had, and seeing their perspectives change over the course of a weekend.” “My favourite part was listening to the choir,” said Grade seven student, Connor Birch, “and I learned about different kinds of instruments — the contrabass was epic!” Pasivirta hopes that Fernie students will also be able to perform in the festival in the future as the FSS music program becomes more established.

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nfinitea T Bar and Boutique is getting ready to host a shiny new act called Brass Buttons next month. The Regina roots/folk duo are stopping by Fernie to promote their debut, self titled EP on April 8, as part of their strangely named tour, “You're the reason our kids are ugly.” Married couple Chris Prpich and Carolyn Moser make up the duo and are bringing their two kids along for the ride. “The tour title seems to sum up the attitude we need to have

for this tour, and also one that says our shows are light-hearted and are inspired from a different time,” said Chris. “I really wanted to take the whole band, however, we were not sure how that would work with our kids, and possibly other band members' kids, a van load of gear, stinky musicians and 5,000 km!” Crafted at home, unrefined, cozy at the kitchen table with babies in the background, the new EP offers up sweet harmonies, intimate guitar picking, grinning and simple down to earth charm. Catch the duo at Infinitea in Fernie on May 4.

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Fernie native won first place in the adult fiction category of this year's Kootenay Literary Competition. Eli Geddis, 27, graduated from Fernie Secondary School and currently lives in Nelson. His winning short story, Ninety Corn Dogs and a Porcupine, is about a man grieving the death of his twin brother who goes camping with a childhood friend in the Flathead Valley — only to get caught amid last summer's floods. "I wanted to ground the story in a specific place and time that people who lived here would see as a reference point," Geddis explained. "Over the course of the nine days that the story takes place, the two characters are forced to confront both their relationships with each other and the past." His story and all of this year's winning entires are published in the Kootenay Literary Competition Anthology, which is available at Polar Peek Books in Fernie. The annual Kootenay Literary Competition is open to writers across the East and West Kootenay with categories for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and youth writing. This year's contest asked writers to incorporate the theme "refuge" into their stories.

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f you haven’t been in a sunny climate all winter, the time to prepare for your golf season is right now. But before you head out to your first teeoff, think about adopting a good training program that will help you avoid injury. It cannot be repeated often enough: good physical fitness plays an important role in even this slowmoving sport. Regular exercise helps with flexibility, cardio health, and the smoothness of your swing. It will also help you prevent injury to the back, shoulders, and hips. Even simple stretches will help to improve your flexibility and balance. Don’t hesitate to seek the advice of a professional who will know how to adapt the appropriate exercises for your physical capabilities and requirements. Once golf courses open for the season, it is important to plan several sessions on the practice range in order to work your muscles and regain your rhythm

with the iron in your hands. It’s not recommended to make your maiden outing of the season be a full round. Devote your first baskets of balls to your short game, using your 8 and 9 irons as well as your pitching wedge. Apart from sparing your body, you will master shots of less than 100 metres more quickly. This aspect of the game often makes the most difference on a score card. You can then gradually continue your preparations with longer irons, finishing off with your woods. Always take about 10 minutes to do some stretching exercises before each round of golf. And it is wise to plan to spend some time on the practice green in order to improve your concentration. Regular visits to the practice range are always a good idea in order to correct errors or to re-establish your routine. A few lessons with a pro can also be of real benefit. Have a great golf season!

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Shoes should be comfortable, but not too tight. A good pair of golf shoes won't need to be "worn-in." Women should not buy men's shoes. Women's feet tend to be narrower at the heel and wider at the toes. Some shoes offer lateral grip to improve balance. A flat sole, or one with elevated sides will offer the best stability. In addition to cleats, some shoes feature soles with picks that increase the number of contact points with the foot, resulting in better grip. Injected molded soles result in a very lightweight shoe. A shoe with a midsole will offer improved comfort. There are also soles without cleats, which allow you to wear the shoes both on and off the course.

When it comes to finding the right shoes, you have to establish priorities. Do you play often, and in what conditions? Do you sweat a lot? Are you naturally well-balanced on your feet? How are your shoes normally used? By answering these questions and by trying on several models, you'll be able to find a pair that will help you improve your game.

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It’s spring car cleaning time, inside and out If a road trip is part of your vacation An easy check and repair item is plans this summer, it’s time to get lighting. You may need some help the horseless chariot prepared. confirming that the brake and That means cleaning it inside and backup lights are functioning at out and performing some important the rear. Otherwise, it’s a simple maintenance to ensure you get the walk-around check that should best fuel economy. include the turn signals and headIn most parts of B.C., the swap lights (both low and high beams) Unnecessary from winter tires to all-season or weight increases fuel and don’t forget the license plate summer tires is already well under and those little side marker lights. consumption and way (studded winter tire removal is If you’ve got a vehicle with a mandatory by April 30). Winter tires some of that extra headlight (clear plastic) cover are made with a softer and stickier weight could be in that’s showing its age, there are rubber compound that wears faster the form of mud and some good products on the market and increases fuel consumption at now that help restore clarity. dirt on your vehicle’s Wiper blades are another easy higher temperatures. They also tend to be noisier and you’ll hear them undercarriage. check and replace item. A buildeven more, now that you can finally Bob McHugh up of grease or grim on the roll down the windows. windshield will also reduce the You may also be dragging around effectiveness of the wipers. Clean too much junk in the trunk, like that snow shovel the rubber wiper blade with a soft cloth soaked you always pack during in the winter months. in the glass cleaner. In B.C., those windshield Unnecessary weight increases fuel consumption wipers typically work harder than anywhere else and some of that extra weight could be in the in Canada and life expectancy can be less than form of mud and dirt on your vehicle’s undercara year. If they’re still streaking, chattering or riage. Road salt is probably also trapped in that generally not doing the job – replace them. muddy mess, which is a corrosion accelerant that Getting back to tires, a loaded vehicle driven at your vehicle’s body doesn’t need. highway speeds for prolonged periods in hot While you’re poking around in the trunk, take a weather conditions can be a punishing test for look under the floor cover. Water leaking into the tires and the dreaded blow-out is a real concern. vehicle tends to accumulate in the lowest spots, Even a tire that looks okay and has plenty of or maybe that’s why it’s called a spare-wheel tread remaining may not be in great shape. The well. If the spare is a conventional tire, check its “best before” date on most passenger tires is inflation pressure and, while you’re at it, make eight years old and you should be able to find sure that the emergency jack and tool kit are a date of manufacture stamped somewhere on also in good working order. sidewall of the tire.

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A tire also performs best, lasts longer and provides best fuel economy when its internal pressure is set at a level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, and checked on a regular basis. The tire decal, with optimal front and rear recommended tire pressures, is usually on the driver’s door or door jam. If not, the owner’s manual should give you the information and/or tell you where the tire decal is located. A single under-inflated tire (by about 6 psi /40 kPa) can cause a 3 per cent increase in fuel consumption. Using a grade of fuel with a lower octane rating than recommended by the vehicle manufacturer may cause the engine to ping or knock on hard acceleration or when climbing hills, which is not good for the engine! On the other hand, using a higher-octane fuel than your vehicle’s engine needs is generally a waste of money. That said, the pricier fuel may also contain some additional cleaner additives, which is good. Have a great summer and a safe driving vacation. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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Confessions of a Curber...

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Take your child to work day and experiment on them!

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Kids were asked to use smiley faces to compare and rate the ease of fastening the safety belt based on a five-point scale. Keith Morgan

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General Motors has put a new spin on ‘Take your child to work day’. You can’t put them to work while they are learning what mom and dad do but they can be useful as experiment subjects. The so-called Human Factors group conducts about 100 studies globally into how people interact with their vehicles. Having children around means group members can test such things as seat belts. No, they don’t crash test the cars

but they do examine how easy it is for children to buckle up. “Working with children on Take Your Child to Work Day is an excellent way for us to expand our pool of feedback,” said Don Shreves, GM Human Factors engineering group manager. “Our group and research is very data-driven,” he said. “Designing every element to a vehicle comes down to millimetres. While a door handle placement or seat switch might feel right to the designing engineer, we come in with data points from real consumer feedback, including kids, to help determine the best location.” This year during the special day, the Usability team conducted a study looking at the Buick Enclave’s third-row safety belt buckles. The kids were asked to use smiley faces to compare and rate the ease of fastening the safety belt based on a five-point scale. A previous study dealt with a sickly problem that many of us have faced on trips with young offspring. In the early days of DVD players in cars, there were many kids forced to reach for the barf bag during a long journey. Not now and

some credit must go to Shreves’ group who figured out how to place the screen outside of what they charmingly refer to as “the puke zone.” Shreves explains, sensitively: “We know through other scientific research that even if our eyes are focused on a fixed point – if we can see the outside passing by in the window – our brain is telling us that we are moving. “But if our eyes are at a downward angle and do not see the view outside the vehicle, our bodies become sensitive to motion and increase the chance of sickness.” The team’s goal was to keep passenger’s eyes up and in a given spot. Determining that precise location required setting up a DVD screen on a track that could slide fore and aft along the roof of an Enclave. Researchers recorded the responses of more than 75 kids who were asked when the screen distance was too close and too far away. From there, the data was graphed and compiled to determine the best location. The results were turned over to the vehicle engineering team to integrate into the Enclave’s design. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

“They’re not safe. But it would only be a problem in an accident.”

Confessions of a Curber I was getting good at this, so I purchased a used vehicle in the U.S. and imported it. It didn’t have any airbags, so the warning lights were on. But I wasn’t picky. I knew, based on my other tricks, I could solve that before I had it inspected and registered. You just couldn’t be too worried about the truth. I Googled airbags. I saw I had three options. Get certified replacements installed at a repair shop. Buy some and install them myself. Or, override the warning light. I called and found that the first option was out of the question. Way too expensive. But, option two had some promise. There were cheap ones online. Of course, there were some warnings about dangerous fake airbags. Option three, overriding the warning lights, went too far – even for me. You can find how-to videos about anything on the web. So, I ordered cheap ones and had them sent to my U.S. mailbox. I used a buddy’s garage and put them in. Bingo! The warning lights went off and I was on my way. Soon, I had an ad up on several classified websites: Great car for sale. Moving out of the country and need to sell fast! Good condition. Recently inspected. Call cell. I’m flexible on price!! I couldn’t believe how many calls I had. I found my buyer not long after. A nice man about my age; divorced with three kids. That’s all I know about him – I don’t like getting too personal. I was actually honest about the vehicle this time. I told him that the car had been in an

accident and was from the U.S. I asked if he wanted a vehicle history report*, but he declined. He appreciated my honesty, as he’d gone through a few bad deals. With the transaction done, we parted ways. Then I got a call from my buddy. Being a curious person, he’d read the boxes the airbags came in that I’d left at his shop. “You installed counterfeit airbags,” he said. “So? They look identical to the original airbags,” I said. “I’ve seen videos of bogus airbags catching fire and with metal bits exploding when they deploy. They’re not safe,” he scolded. I’ll take my chances, I thought. It would only be a problem in an accident. The next day, my buddy left a message. He ended our friendship. Whoa, chill out. A guy’s got a right to make a few bucks.

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Julia Livedoti, eight, fastens her seat belt during Human Factors testing in the Buick Enclave during the General Motors Annual Kids Day. Julia's father Dominic Livedoti works in the GM Service Operations Building at the Tech Center. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for Buick

Picking the right ride for you By Alexandra Straub

Life of two wheels is incredible. Just ask anyone who rides. But part of that appeal is finding a riding style that fits your personal preference. There are many different ways to get you on the open (or dirt) road to enjoy the best of the great outdoors. I’ll suggest some new makes and models to consider in each category, but by no means are these the be-all-end-all of choices. Cruisers Cruisers have mass appeal because of their low seat heights, generally comfortable ergonomics and ability to get you from point A to B in style. Some models have the foot pegs stretched forward, some don’t. They might not be the most nimble bikes around but they certainly do have mass appeal. Better yet, they come in all different sizes, shapes and displacements making it even more accessible to riders. Bikes: Honda CTX700, Yamaha Bolt, Harley-Davidson Superlow 1200T, Suzuki Boulevard C50 Sport Tourer Want a sportier edge while still maintaining the comfort associated with riding for extended periods of time? Consider a sport touring motorcycle. They’re generally not as heavy or as elaborate as a full on touring bike, so you get the best of both worlds. Bikes: BMW K1300S, BMW K1600GT, Yamaha FJR1300, Honda VFR1200 Touring When asked how I’d describe a Touring bike I say: not small! These machines are typically heavy, but come equipped with the technology and luxuries that can take you across the country and further. Their fuel tanks are generally much bigger so you can keep going for longer. Furthermore, storage compartments, relatively speaking, are quite generous. Bikes: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide/Ultra Limited, Honda Goldwing, Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S. Trials Those looking into trying riding without the high speeds might fall in love with trials riding. But get ready for a workout. If you look, there’s no seat. That’s because you’re meant to stand. Trials is a slow speed type of thrill where you manage obstacles and find ways to do things that even you didn’t think was possible. Think: riding up huge logs, up steep hills and over some interesting terrain. Either way, it’s

a lot of fun and both physically and mentally challenging. Bikes: Montesa Cota 4RT, Beta 200, Gas Gas TXT Pro Dirt Playing in the dirt has never been so much fun! No, really. It’s true. Whether you’re young or young at heart, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Dirt bikes are restricted to the dirt, meaning, unless you have a dual sport bike that has a license plate, you can’t ride them in the road. That said, they’re generally quite affordable and are extremely durable. Since there are so many different kinds to choose from, I’ll list the manufacturers that make them Bikes: Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Aprilia Adventure Take the road less traveled, but take the road when you want! Adventure bikes have an uncanny ability to get you through some incredible terrain. Bikes: BMW F700GS/F800GS/R1200GS, Suzuki V-Strom, KTM 1190 Adventure Sport If you’re looking for the ultimate performance machine, a sport bike is the way to go. These are the bikes that are generally designed with the racetrack in mind but are street legal. They have more horsepower than you’ll ever need and harness the engineering prowess of the best of the best. That said, they have an aggressive seating position and aren’t always suited for taller riders. Then again, if we really want something to work, we make it work! Bikes: Ducati Panigale 899/1199, MV Agusta F3, Honda CBR600RR/1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 750/1000, Yamaha R6/ R1, Kawasaki Ninja Naked No, I’m not suggesting riding in your birthday suit! Naked bikes tend to have a more upright seating and handlebar position and are devoid of fancy bodywork covering the engine and mechanical components. You still get quite a bit of sportiness out of these, but without the aggressive seating and the stress on your wrists. Some Naked bikes are: Triumph Street Triple, Triumph Speed Triple, Ducati Streetfighter 848, Honda NC700X, Yamaha FZ-09. Of course, there are café racers, customs bikes and more. I could go on! alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Fernie Faces – Annie Balayti

The Fernie Museum presents the valley’s history through a unique audio/visual program called Fernie Faces, featured in its main floor exhibit, This is Our Fernie. Through five historic characters Fernie’s fascinating growth is chronicled. This article features Annie Balayti, who was just a young girl when she arrived in the late 1890s.

nnie emigrated from Kosha, Hungary to Fernie in 1898. There wasn’t much here when Annie arrived with her parents, two brothers and her sister. Trees were being cleared to provide space and timber needed to build the town. Her first view from the train’s window was the mantle of the forest, mountain peaks that touched the sky and a muddy dirt track. The first log houses were being built – huts but not much more. Along the track Annie saw a string of wood shacks and tents with signs pegged to rickety poles that suggested grand enterprises that might one day emerge if the breeze didn’t blow them over first. Men, Annie’s father included, bragged about how much timber a stand would bring, how much coal in a seam, and how rich they were all going to get. It was only a matter of months before many businesses and hotels sprang up near the train station and the place started to resemble a real town. But when Annie’s family first arrived, her mother just looked at the wilderness that she had dreamt of as the promised land and she started to cry. Annie believed her mother wasn’t the only one. For the city women there were no cobble stone streets with pretty shops

and market stands, for farm girls no cottages and barns – just that dirt road that narrowed to a packhorse track at the forest edge. The forest was an impenetrable wall of bush with trees that towered over the people and their puny makeshift houses and tents. The forest still loomed even after the town site was cleared and the tall church spires were built and proper houses and buildings were constructed. To a small girl like Annie those trees were as frightening as the forest in Hansel and Gretel. But she grew to love the forest – and she, and the entire community, was devastated when they saw what was left of that mighty forest after the great fire of 1908. They not

irate vs. princess. Here’s what happened. The other day we got an invitation for a birthday party. Both of my girls were invited, which was great. When one gets the invite Shelby Cain and one doesn’t it requires some major explaining. I do think it’s one of those life lessons you definitely have to learn young though… you’re not always going to get an invite to the party. And that’s okay. But in this case they were both invited, so Mommy didn’t have to give one of her sermons on life’s trials and tribulations. For this hour, anyway. I read the invitation aloud. Time. Place. And then… come as a princess or pirate. Three squeals with delight. “Princess party! Princess party!” Five thinks about it for a minute, and then says, “I’m going to be a pirate.” I opened my mouth to explain to her that no honey, the boys are pirates and the girls are princesses, and then I clamped it shut. Where did that come from? When I first had Five, I purposely bought every item of non-pink clothing for girls I could find. They are few and far-between. I hated that the stereotype of pink for girls and blue for boys is crammed

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down their throats from birth. I didn’t want to turn her into a girly-girl. She lives in the mountains, I wanted her to be tough. When I was a kid I couldn’t be wrangled into a dress under any circumstance. Pure tomboy. Was I really going to do this to my new baby? My clean slate? No. At least, not right away. Soon you realize a few things. Almost all items made for girls are pink, including gender-neutral items - bikes, skis, helmets, goggles. Pink. Even for us adults… take the men’s version, then shrink it and pink it. If you hold out trying to find stuff that isn’t pink, you’ll drive yourself crazy. Conform. So I did. But here’s the cool thing. As they get older and begin to express themselves more, their true self comes out. Five stopped wearing dresses and pink and most girly things all on her own, even though she spent the first two years of her life completely surrounded in pink. I have to peel Three out of her princess dress every night as her eyes begin to close, and she protests right up until she isn’t conscious to do it. So I’ve got one who I’m going to have to haul off the dirt jumps at dark and one who’s practicing to be Miss Elk Valley. And I don’t think there’s anything I can do about it. Not that I would. They are who they are. Turns out there was a life lesson – for me.

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only lost their town – they also lost the beautiful surrounding forest. Annie married Nicholas Kennedy one of Fernie’s early pioneers from Carboneer, Newfoundland. Nicholas built a home in the North End after the 1908 fire, where they raised four children and lived out the rest of their lives. Over 20 descendants of their family still live in and around Fernie.

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Byrne places second at Junior Championships By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

n d re a Byrne represented Fernie at the International Freeski Association North America Junior Championships in Utah, finishing in second place. The competition was the cherry on top of a busy and successful season for Byrne. Earlier in the year she placed first at the Jeep Junior Freeski tour stop in Kimberley and second at the tour's stop in Fernie. Byrne also came in third at the GoPro Junior Freeski Challenge in Whistler and is this year's recipient of the Travis Steeger award. After a two day drive, Byrne found herself in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 9 getting ready to ski Snowbird Ski Resort for the first time. “It was really insane,” remarked Byrne. “When I got there it was more than what I expected and the venue was a freeski world tour venue so it was definitely a harder venue than I'm used to. It was so cool to meet all the new people because it was kids from all over North America, so it opened up the playing field a bit too.”

Byrne's qualifying run didn't go exactly as planned, but it was enough to get her to the finals. “My qualifying result was sixth place, which was not what I was hoping for so I was pretty bummed, but I was only .20 behind second place,” she explained. Byrne's run in the finals was the winning run of the day, giving her a second place finish in the competition and moving her up from fourth place in the overall standings to second place in North America. “It was awesome. It was a big improvement for me from last season because last season I finished seventh in my category,” said Byrne. “It was cool to move up and just achieve my goal to even make it to the final. Getting second, I still haven't quite realized what that means, but it's really great.” She went on to say, “I want to thank the Emily Brydon Foundation for giving me money towards [the competition] and RCR, as well as all of the ski hosts and my mom and dad.” Byrne is still working out her plans for next year, but one thing is for certain, she will continue to compete.

Fernie’s own Andrea Byrne (second from left) placed second at the International Freeski Association North America Junior Championships in Utah. Submitted photo

Passtrak wraps up indoor season in Calgary Submitted by Ritch Braun Passtrak

he Dino Indoor Challenge Track Meet took place at the University of Calgary on Saturday, April 26 and marked the conclusion of the indoor track and field season for Passtrak. Two athletes represented the club and they each

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contested two events in their particular age groups. Keely Anderson came oh so close to posting personal best times in both her races. She placed tenth in the 10 and under girls 60 metre race in 12.68 seconds, just fractions of a second away from her best. Then in her 150 metre race she finished sixth in 32.74 seconds, again very close to her fastest ever. Alisi Ratudradra ran the 60 metre and the 400 metre in

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the 15 year old girls category claiming second place in both races. She clocked 8.68 seconds in the 60 metre and 1:04.90 in the 400 metre. Passtrak’s focus will now switch to the outdoor season which begins right away with a meet scheduled for May 3 in Calgary. The club will be extremely busy for the next few months with over 25 competitions scheduled between May 1 and August 15.

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Fernie local embarks on challenge for Schizophrenia By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ernie resident Lucy Eykamp will be running, biking, and horseback riding her way across 730 kilometres in Australia this spring. Eykamp has taken on a personal challenge to make it from Brisbane to Tamworth in nine days to raise money and awareness for mental illness, specifically Schizophrenia. “My brother Will suffered from Schizophrenia and sadly took his life due to it. He rode this distance on horseback and I am also wanting to honour this achievement in doing this challenge,” explained Eykamp. “The challenge has been planned to finish on his birthday weekend and a celebratory lunch has been planned where 150 people can celebrate his life and also spend time together.” “We are travelling through countryside that Will spent many years of his life and rode his horses through this land, so we will be remembering him along the way.” She went on to say, “This has been a wonderful way for my family to deal with his loss. I hope that I can try and help raise awareness for Schizophrenia and remove some of the negative stigma associated with it. Sadly, one per cent of the population is genetically pre-disposed to getting this illness and the negative stigma is so strong. Sadly also, is that support for this illness is very limited.” Eykamp will travel on backcountry roads, trails, and through National Parks over nine days, completing the equivalent of 17 marathons. Her boyfriend, Fernie Physiotherapist Bob Maudie, mother, and friends will support Eykamp along the way, even joining her for certain sections. “There are many parts of this challenge that have great personal meaning for both me and my family, but also for all of Will's friends,” said Eykamp. “In preparing for this challenge I was planning on camping most of the way, however, as the planning has evolved, friends of Will,

Fernie resident Lucy Eykamp will be running, biking, and horseback riding her way across Australia this spring to raise money and awareness for Schizophrenia. Submitted photo

even complete strangers, have offered up their homes for us to stay in along the way. People are so happy to give to this cause, which has been wonderful.” Eykamp has been working hard for the last few months preparing herself for the journey. “Training has been hard with winter, but I have been going to the gym, skiing, and running with snowshoes,” commented Eykamp. “Now that the South Country has become snow free, Bob and I have been out on the Wigwam Flats biking and running on the weekends and late after work.” She added, “Hopefully it will be sufficient - but then, it is a challenge!” Eykamp will embark on her challenge May 9.

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Directors, a temporary location for the Museum and Visitor Information Centre was opened in 2004. In operation until 2009 it kept the museum in the forefront while the Fernie Museum Project allowed the museum to relocate to its present location. This was successfully completed in 2013 through generous community support. Thanks to Mike’s perseverance, the stories of generations of Fernie people now have a permanent home. The Board of Directors wishes to thank Mike for his 15 years of dedicated work on the community’s behalf. For more information please see www. ferniemuseum.com.

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Work it out with Sarah’s Active Rehabilitation

Sarah Ingram demonstrates exercises that help build stability and strength. All photos by T. Hynd By Tamara Hynd Black Press Staff

arah's Active Rehabilitation (SAR) is owned and operated by Sarah Ingram in Fernie. Ingram is a cross between a personal trainer and physiotherapist. She's more than a personal trainer with a lot more education and a solid anatomy background. Ingram is registered with the BC Association of Kinesiology. Rural kinesiology is rare. Of the roughly 350 registered kinesiologists in B.C., 325 were in the Lower Mainland in 2010. Ingram will analyze the bio mechanics, nutrition and exercise prescription that is specific to individual clients. People visit Ingram with different goals like weight loss or increasing their skiing skills; injury rehab can be a big part in achieving those types of goals. Her services could be seen as a graduation from physiotherapy when a person is not 100 per cent healed. Ingram said some of her clients who are recovering

from injuries finish their recovery process better than before due to her training. Even with elite athletes she helps find their weak links and often finds an old lingering injury. Other clients have issues associated to their jobs, like posture, to correct. Ingram has been in Fernie for 13 years back when the only gym in town was Pro Fitness. Before moving to Fernie, she was working in Vancouver in a 44,000 square foot gym facility when she realized she was not a city girl and was restless for change. Within a few hours she had a job at the Fernie swimming pool and the gym and feels her move to Fernie was meant to be. Once in Fernie, Scott Cownden approached her for input on the layout of a new gym, Evolution, that he was building. Ingram sees many clients who have been referred by doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors and word of mouth too. The most common problems she sees are knee and lower back issues

which she links to Fernie team as a Certified Athletic eating better and feeling being a ski and biking town. Therapist. better. I love what I do.“ “The mechanics of the two Accountability is huge “We definitely change it sports have athletes being to recovering. Figuring up. I've had some clients bent over so hip flexors are out what motivates people for 10 years and they ask tight,” she said. is a major component of how do I come up with a She like to uses the Ingram's work. She can also new workout session every term 'pre-hab' which is give guidance for exercise, time. We have fun.” preventative exercise so nutrition, and lifestyle SAR does a lot of core injuries do not become a changes. Appointments are and stability training with long term problem. one hour and the intensity traditional weights and a lot Some people getting depends on the individual. of circuit training. Ingram started with an exercise The first couple sessions explained some people program get intimidated with a new client Ingram have great strength yet lack by comparison. The high assesses how far they can stability. “Balancing on one level of fitness of people be pushed. Some people leg and doing a squat yet living in Fernie has are getting out of pain the person can't keep the coined the phrase 'Fernie while others are trying knee over the foot [shows fit.’ However, Ingram to push themselves into lack of stability],” said explained, “It doesn't really the pain threshold, even Ingram. “By increasing take long in a gym [for professional athletes. ones' stability, you can people] to get comfortable “It's really fun to watch increase your power.” and realize it's a personal people go through the There is an abundance of journey.” changes,” said Ingram. equipment, from balance Her business has grown “It's a positive spiral with aids like bosu balls (half over the years. In the first exercise as people begin ball), balls, foam rollers, four seasons, she tree planted in the spring to stay afloat but her business has n behalf of Sparwood Minor Ball we would like to grown to the graciously thank Sparwood Mayor and Council. The point where passing of the motion for an electrical outlet to our youth she is quite ball diamond will provide our kids with tremendous skill development through the use of our professional pitching busy. She machine. This will provide for one on one coaching without the has brought noise pollution of a generator. The outlet will also allow us to Tara Hatch to establish a mini concession which will then be used reinvest work on her revenues into existing programmings and equipment.

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weights and the TRX straps. Fit to Play is a good program for the weekend warrior so as not to have your body limit you. Ingram trained all summer with a hockey player who came back from his tryouts saying he felt like he cheated because he performed so much better than normal. “That's what cross training can do for your sports and this is why all the professional hockey and ski athletes train all summer.” Sessions range from $50 to $65. The first session is $65. A ten session package is $525 with GST included. For more information, visit sarahsactiverehab.com or call Ingram at 250-423-9167 to book an appointment.

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We appreciate your recognition of Sparwood Minor Ball and our vision in contributing to the larger District vision of a Recreational youth community core. With the use of a youth soccer pitch, water park, skate board park, running track, park and tennis courts, we at Minor Ball see the inclusion of electricity to the Ball park as critical for the encouragement of further growth to existing recreational infrastructure. Sparwood Minor Ball recognizes the work and seriousness in which the Mayor and Council take in to consideration when considering requests from community non profits - fiscal accountability and the good of the public. We both recognize, appreciate and celebrate Mayor and Council for their commitment to youth. Incidently, this decision reflects their political platforms and fulfils the promises they made during their campaigning seasons to the citizens and youth of Sparwood. Thank you Mayor Lois Halko, Alderman Sonny Saad, Alderman Joanne Wilton, Alderman Harold Baytaluke and Alderman Sharon Fraser for considering us and investing in our kids. Due to family and employment commitments Alderman Margaret McKie and Alderman Andrew MacIntyre were unable to vote, but their support was lent in discussions and communications with Sparwood Minor Ball. In the words of our little leaguers "You’re all pretty cool.” Elizabeth Jill Klapp Sparwood Minor Ball

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By Adam MacDonald Contributor

ernie residents celebrated this year’s Earth Day with an evening at The Arts Station. The event was hosted by Wildsight, an organization that works to maintain biodiversity and healthy human communities in Canada's Columbia and Rocky Mountains ecoregion. “The new location at The Arts Station has allowed us to create a more intimate event, and to have all these great community organizations that got together to share information about the work that they’re doing

for the environment,” said Dawn Deydey, Wildsight volunteer community program coordinator. After enjoying some ‘green’ drinks and making felt Earth ornaments and Earth Day buttons, guests perused various booths that included information on local medicinal plants, worm composting, seed swapping and other environmental initiatives. “Earth day for me is a chance to celebrate the planet and really take time to consider the impact we’re having on the planet,” said Deydey. “Many people will say that Earth Day is every

day, that there is always things we can do, and it’s true, but it’s really great to have a day where we can take that extra step.” Attendants were also treated to a showing of a documentary titled The Wisdom To Survive: Climate Change Capitalism and Community. The film features leaders and activists in the realms of science, economics, and spirituality discussing how societies can evolve in the face of climate change. Some of the film’s interviews hit on issues close to home, specifically the tensions between environmentalism and the fossil fuel industry. “We try and look for films that address relevant topics to our community,” said Deydey, “and also we try to look for something that has a positive twist, so it doesn’t leave you down in the dumps about the horrible situation that we’re in, and this film met all of those. “If you look at all the species that are going extinct or are threatened, look at the state of the planet, look at past civilizations that have not made it through, like the Mayans, I think the question of do we have the wisdom to survive is completely relevant and that’s another reason why we chose this film.”

Fernie residents enjoyed activities, refreshments, and a film during the Earth Day festivities at The Arts Station on Tuesday, April 22. All photos by A. MacDonald

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Fernie Family Housing Society The Fernie Family Housing Society (FFHS) is looking for a qualified person to manage 58 housing units in 3 separate projects within the City of Fernie. The FFHS is a non-profit housing society that offers affordable housing to seniors, families, and people with disabilities capable of independent living. The General Manager is responsible for managing the housing units in a manner that meets the goals of the Society. Key duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to): t financial management and reporting; t management of properties, staff and contract workers; t overseeing of building and grounds maintenance; and t liaising with BC Housing and other regulatory agencies on operational matters.

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Wage commensurate with training and levels of experience. Work schedule negotiable based on fulfilling the needs of the FFHS properties.

Qualified candidates please send resume to Human Resources via email: hr.calgary@cgy.sysco .ca Subject Line: HR-OO14 or call 403-720-1305. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurant, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Committed to Employment Equity

Should be available to train immediately and to assume full responsibilities by June 28th. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Gayle Vallance President, FFHS 4122 Cokato Road, Fernie, BC V0B 1M4 Phone: (250) 423-6473 E-mail: vallance@elkvalley.net

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Kids and adults enjoy Early Learning Fair By Adam MacDonald Contributor

sabella Dicken Elementary School’s gymnasium was bustling with zero to six year olds last Wednesday as the Fernie Early Learning Team hosted this year’s Early Learning Fair, sponsored by School District 5. The team, which promotes programs and services available to families and young children in Fernie, is a part of Success By 6 — an early childhood development initiative of the United Way. “We believe that the first six years are the

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most important in a child’s life,” said Jodie Parker, Fernie’s early childhood development coordinator. The fair saw a range of booths that included healthy snacks, sing-alongs, face painting, and information from community organizations and health practitioners. “This fair was for parents to see what’s out there in the community, and for kids to just have some fun,” says Parker. Anyone in the Elk Valley looking for early learning resources and information can visit www.ekkids.ca.

Isabella Dicken Elementary School hosted an Early Learning Fair on Wednesday, April 23. All photos by A. MacDonald

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Superheroes help clean up Sparwood By Jenna Jensen Contributor

ver 50 Sparwood volunteers braved the chilly spring weather to participate in the Sparwood Superhero Clean Up. Created to correspond with the nationally recognized Pitch In Week, many groups and individuals cleaned up Sparwood throughout the week and during the event itself on Saturday. During the Superhero Clean Up, the community was full of hustle and bustle as the East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKCCU) Community Garage Sale and the Lilac Terrace BBQ coincided with

the event. "On Saturday, the Air Cadets had some of the more unique finds of the day, including a live round of ammunition, a half eaten pizza, and a ball of vulcanized rubber,” said Nelson Wight, District of Sparwood manager of planning. “The Girl Guides showed incredible enthusiasm both with their garbage picking efforts and their boisterous singing as they returned to the EKCCU parking lot to report on their interesting finds and enjoy a barbeque lunch served up by volunteers from the Lilac Terrace Board." Other groups that assisted in Pitch In Week were those from Sparwoood

Treehouse Daycare, students at Frank J Mitchell Elementary School, members from the Sparwood Food Bank and families and individuals of all ages. Supporting the event were District of Sparwood staff who helped organize the event and picked up all the bags of garbage on Monday. Support was also provided by Teck, Acklands-Granger, and Overwaitea Foods. The District of Sparwood commends all those who came out to help during the Sparwood Superhero Clean Up and Pitch In Week and those who continually ensure Sparwood remains tidy, clean and beautiful year round.

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