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Celebrating Canada’s 147th birthday

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A barbeque for Canada Day - Page 3 SPARWOOD

Children celebrate Canada Day at Prentice Park. For the full story and more photos turn to page 3.

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RCMP catch multiple impaired drivers By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

N A win for the roller girls - Page 19

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Concert for Freedom Climb - Page 18

Photo by K. Dingman

ine impaired drivers were taken off the road on Sunday, June 22, following a bush rave party held at Coal Creek. The Summer Solstice Party, advertised through social media, was organized and attended primarily by Elk Valley residents, with people from Cranbrook, Kimberley and southern Alberta also in attendance. The party got started at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 21 and carried on until 9 a.m. the next morning. Elk Valley RCMP responded to a report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance at the rave just before 8 a.m., and located the suspect leaving in a vehicle on Coal Creek Rd. The

driver tried to avoid the police, but the RCMP were able to stop his vehicle and conduct a roadside screening test. After failing the test, the driver was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP), as well as a 30-day vehicle impound. This prompted RCMP to immediately set up a roadblock on Coal Creek Rd. Officers spent the next six hours stopping vehicles leaving the party, and ended up issuing three 90-day IRPs, three three-day IRP's, two 24-hour driving prohibitions and one 12-hour driving prohibition. “What's shocking to me is the number of people we actually caught that night,” commented Sgt. Will Thien with the Elk Valley RCMP. “We're in the 21st century, and

there's a lot of awareness out there with regards to impaired driving. Let's face it, there's no shortage of stories that we can learn from. And yet, we have people who still try to drive home from a celebration, especially in a small town like this.” Despite organizers of the Summer Solstice Party requesting through social media that people “don't drink and drive” and to “party safe everyone”, evidently, some drivers chose not to listen. Eight vehicles in total, including a school bus, were impounded. That Sunday saw many families, children and mountain bikers out enjoying the area as partiers left the site. The route taken by the majority of drivers also included going past a busy spray park outside of the Fernie Aquatic Centre.

“The alarmingly high number of impaired drivers leaving one specific event in Fernie is unprecedented and constituted a public safety risk to the residents of the Elk Valley,” stated Thien. Elk Valley RCMP are now reminding residents that police are actively looking for impaired drivers, the penalties are severe and impaired drivers will be caught. “Be responsible,” remarked Thien. “If you're going to go out and drink, make sure you have someone who is sober to take you home.” “Your safety is not the only one in danger,” he added. “There might be someone else on the road going home from work who could get injured because of your actions.”

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Mountain Market draws crowd By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

Fernie Mountain Market hosted their first farmers’ market of the summer on Sunday. Photo by K. Dingman

ocals made it out to Rotary Park last Sunday for the summer’s first Mountain Market. Visitors had the chance to enjoy mini donuts and Sweet Cakes cupcakes while shopping for local handmaid hula hoops, jewelry and clothing. Businesses such as And What Apparel and Happy Spoke welcomed the opportunity to promote their products during Sunday’s market. The Mountain Market takes place every Sunday in July and August from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

West Fernie meeting Submitted Regional District of East Kootenay

ith the petition deadline of July 21 edging closer, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is hosting a public information meeting aimed at answering questions on the proposed West Fernie Servicing and Restructure Project. “We had a well attended meeting earlier this month and have since sent out the information and petition packages,” explained Area A Director Mike Sosnowski. “What we are finding is that people are now starting to digest the information and some have questions. With the petition deadline approaching, we want to provide another opportunity to answer those questions.” The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fernie Family Centre. Director Sosnowski and RDEK staff will provide information on a number of common questions followed by a question and answer period. “Staff will also have copies of the petitions in case people have misplaced theirs, and anyone who has signed a petition will be able to submit it at the meeting,” added Sosnowski. “Signed petitions must be received at the RDEK office in Cranbrook no later than 4:30 p.m. on July

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21. A postmark is not good enough. So, we thought this would provide another opportunity for people to submit their petitions in advance of the deadline.” The project consists of three distinct components: servicing - providing/improving water, sewer and storm drainage services; financing - utilizing grants, securing additional grants and borrowing money to pay for servicing improvements; and governance restructure - joining the city of Fernie. Although the project will be done in phases, the petition process applies to the entire service area. “Whether property owners are in Phase 1 or a future phase, if they support this project moving forward, they need to submit their petition prior to the deadline,” explained Sosnowski. To be determined sufficient and to move forward with the project, the petition must be signed by the owners of at least 117 (1/2 of 234) of the parcels of land within the proposed service area. The total value of the parcels for which signatures have been obtained must also represent at least $32,678,406 (1/2 of $65,356,812 of the net taxable value of all land and improvements within the proposed service area). For information on the West Fernie Servicing and Restructure Project, visit www.westfernie.ca or contact the RDEK office in Cranbrook.

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Elk Valley celebrates Canada Day Fernie celebrations in Prentice Park

Fernie locals gathered at Prentice Park last Tuesday to celebrate Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 147th birthday. Photos by K. Dingman

Sparwood celebrations at The Leisure Centre

Kids and adults had a blast at Sparwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canada Day celebrations at the Leisure Centre. Photos by A. Horton

Elkford celebrations at The Aquatic Centre

Elkford celebrated Canada Day with a community barbeque.

Photos by N. Obre

156 Athletes and 35 Coaches from the Kootenays (Zone 1) will be at the Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games July 17- 20.

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Summer school cancelled in SD5 as negotiations stall ABOUT DRIVING SAFELY…

with MLA Bill Bennett

1. The Ministry of Transportation recently completed a Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review and will be implementing changes to improve safety and mobility on our highways. 2. New signing and line marking will be used to direct motorists in to the right most lane and to remind slower traffic to keep right. 3. Two new wildlife detection systems will be piloted on Highway 3 between Cranbrook and Sparwood. These systems identify large wildlife approaching the shoulder of the highway and trigger flashing lights to alert drivers. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

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By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ith summer classes in School District 5 (SD5) cancelled, the ongoing teachers' strike seems to have no end in sight. A B.C. Supreme Court justice concluded last week that the B.C. Teachers' Federation (BCTF) and the provincial government are too far apart on wages and working conditions for mediation to be effective. “We had a mediator, and the government had agreed to bring in a mediator originally, so we were hoping to kind of get things rolling and set up some times to try to solve this problem that we're in. Now it turns out that the government has decided against the mediator,” explained Christina Smith, president of the Fernie District Teachers' Association. “What this means, I'm not sure... I think this is going to be frustrating for parents, for

kids, for teachers; it's going to be frustrating for everybody.” The B.C. Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) and the BCTF confirmed last Wednesday that Justice Stephen Kelleher had taken part in "exploratory” talks to seek an end to the teacher strike that wiped out the last two weeks of the school year. "He had some exploratory discussions with the parties and determined that mediation is not indicated at this time," said an agreed statement by both parties. “When I spoke to members, they were very hopeful that by the end of the school year we would have something solved and be able to go into our summer relaxed and know that we would be back in September,” said Smith. “Now we're kind of shifting our thoughts and our slogan is 'a settled September'.” BCPSEA has proposed a seven per cent pay increase

over six years, plus a $1,200 signing bonus with a deadline that expired June 30. The BCTF has countered eight per cent over five years with a proposed $5,000 bonus, to make up for the year the union has spent working under an expired contract. “I would encourage members of the community, whether they're parents, grandparents, anyone that's looking at this situation in concern, to contact their local school trustees and express their feelings to them,” urged Smith. “They work closely with the board, and hopefully through the board we can get the word to the ministry that we really are hoping for a settled September. She added, “We haven't given up yet, we're still hopeful, but I would encourage anybody that is concerned with this situation to definitely contact their local school trustees.”

Busy June for Fernie SAR Submitted Fernie Search and Rescue

ernie Search and Rescue (SAR) have had two recent callouts in the area: On Sunday, June 16, Fernie SAR were called out to rescue an injured mountain biker on the Swine Flu trail on Mount Proctor. The biker, a young man from Calgary, rode his bike into a tree on the downhill portion of the trail, sustaining significant chest injuries. Members of Fernie SAR and Fernie Fire Rescue hiked medical and extrication equipment up the trail to where the accident occurred. The patient was stabilized, placed on a portable litter and taken back down the trail to the Fairy Creek gate where B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS) took charge of

him. He was admitted to the Elk Valley Hospital with broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung. On Friday, July 4, around 8 p.m., Fernie SAR was contacted to rescue two injured ATV drivers in the Kishinena area. The two young men had rolled their side-byside vehicle off the road, both sustaining significant injuries. Fernie SAR responded, along with members of the RCMP and BCAS, to the area, stabilized the subjects and flew them back to Fernie for medical treatment. Both had sustained head injuries and one was suffering from a suspected broken pelvis. The rescue was made possible in the short period of daylight that remained due to significant support from Ascent Helicopters.

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Addiction Relapse Prevention A combination of factors can contribute to relapse and identifying these factors is the first step to successful recovery. Often relapse occurs in stages, starting with something happening called the trigger. We then interpret the event to create a core belief that we hold about ourselves, often negative, and these self-destructive interpretations can lead to cravings. At the next step we then often give ourselves permission to engage in these old behaviours. At this stage we take steps towards engaging in old patterns of behaviour and finally we then engage in the old behaviour, and find we have relapsed. Studies have shown that: • We are most likely to relapse in the first three months after making a change. • Our overall chance of relapse is high. • A relapse is not the end of the world. It is part of the natural cycle of change and a step on the way to lasting recovery. It is also important to build positive skills and patterns of behaviour that support and enhance the recovery process. Some suggestions to consider are healthy eating, getting enough sleep, exercise regularly, connecting to positive social contacts, practicing relaxation skills and daily self-monitoring. It is also beneficial to rewards yourself for the hard work you have achieved. This Christmas, indulge in some well-earned rewards after the holiday period like a nice meal or a relaxing bubble bath! Stay safe and make healthy choices. Adapted from information on heretohelp.bc.ca and relapse-prevention.org. By East Kootenay Addictions Services Society. Addiction Relapse Prevention.

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Sparwood athletes off to Summer Games

Six Sparwood track and field athletes are off to the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo. From left: Reese Barrett, Derrick Thummerer, Nikita Paskiewich, Cynthia Keilpinski and Mackenzie Harrison. Not pictured: Emily ZielinskiGandner. Submitted photo

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Invest Kootenay gains momentum By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

nvest Kootenay is making its mark on the region, reaching a milestone of over 1,000 investors registered. Invest Kootenay is a regional partnership of Kootenay communities who have come together to create tools and services to develop new business investments for the area. The current partners represent 19 municipalities and several regional district rural areas, including: Fernie, Sparwood, Kimberley, Nelson, Castlegar, Revelstoke, Kootenay Lake and the Lower Columbia region. The Columbia Valley, Boundary region and Nakusp also recently joined in 2014. “Invest Kootenay is one of the best examples of community collaboration for economic development in the Kootenays,” commented Garry Jackman, chair of Invest Kootenay and Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Area A Director. The partnership offers a free online listing service for investment opportunities and

businesses for sale, providing exposure to a database of registered investors. “Not only does Invest Kootenay promote the Kootenay region for new investment, it also supports succession of existing businesses by connecting them to potential investors” said Jackman. Over the past five years there have been 28 confirmed investments in the partnership's listed opportunities, resulting in $5.8 million in direct investment in the region. Invest Kootenay hopes to continue its track record of success with continued support from its partners. Columbia Basin Trust recently announced a two-year, $275,000 commitment to Invest Kootenay to support the community partners' efforts in collaborating to further economic development in the Kootenays. “The contribution from the Trust makes it possible for Invest Kootenay to expand the presence of the Kootenays on the investment stage,” explained Jackman. “Invest Kootenay gives our local business owners a significant platform that enables investors from near and far to see what the Kootenays have to offer.”

Open fire ban in effect for Southeast Fire Centre By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ffective since July 2, the entire Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Elk Valley, South Country and Cranbrook, is on an open fire ban. The prohibited activities include: burning any waste,

slash, or other materials; stubble or grass fires of any size over any area; and the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, or burning barrels of any size or description. The ban does not affect campfires that are half a metre high by half a metre wide or smaller. It also allows the use of cooking stoves that use gas, propane, or briquettes. The Southeast Fire Centre covers the area extending

from the U.S. border in the south to Mica Dam in the north and from the Okanagan Highlands and Monashee Mountains in the west to the B.C. - Alberta border in the east. It includes the Selkirk natural resource district and the Rocky Mountain natural resource district. For more details and up to date information on bans and restrictions, visit www.bcwildfire.ca.

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For the duration of the summer, Elkford’s Water Smart Ambassador will be placing yellow ﬂags on lawns where watering restrictions have not been followed. The ﬂags are just a gentle reminder of Elkford’s w a t e r conservation policy. The District of Elkford reminds residents that outdoor water use restrictions are now in effect. Outdoor water use is permitted between the hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 am or 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The District of Elkford’s Parks and Trails Master Plan provides a guide for the management, planning, development, maintenance, and protection of the outdoor recreation amenities within the District of Elkford.

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

The Master Plan will utilize the direction and guidance outlined by the District’s Ofﬁcial Community Plan (OCP), adopted in 2010. The District of Elkford’s OCP will guide the improvement and expansion of parks, trails, and greenway links. The Parks and Trails Master Plan will guide the expansion and improvement of the parks, trails, and open space network wherever feasible, practical, and supported by the community. The OCP also acts to ensure the protection of existing trails, parks, and community recreation resources. Additionally, the creation of this Master Plan will involve and rely on residents and organizations in the planning, development, and stewardship of parks, trails and greenways. A major component in the development of the Master Plan is the Community Vision which will be developed through various public consultation exercises. It is expected that input from the community, organizations, stakeholders, and municipal staff will show thoughtfulness, ingenuity, and a true interest for the recreation opportunities available in the community. Please take a moment to ﬁll out our survey regarding the District of Elkford Parks & Trails Master Plan: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NFDW9FV

Thank You! The District of Elkford would like to extend our gratitude to Elkford SloPitch and the Wildcat Grass Smash Volleyball organizers, as well as all of the community clubs, volunteers and sponsors who contributed to the success of Wildcat Days / Canada Day Celebrations 2014! Thank you to the following sponsors: Teck * Manitoulin Transport * Fortis * Cat Rentals * Daybreak Café * Columbia Basin Trust * SMS Equipment * EKCCU * Elkford Chamber of Commerce.

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Editorial by Nicole Obre

The Elk Valley RCMP contacted me last week to let me know they had caught nine impaired drivers following a recent party at Coal Creek. They issued a press release in the hopes of getting the message out to the public that this was not ok. This was more than not ok. Those nine drivers put not only themselves and any passengers in the vehicle at risk, but anyone else who happened to be on, or anywhere near, the road at the same time. These particular drivers were nailed in a road block police put up after responding to a call at 8 a.m. on a Sunday morning. One can only wonder how many other people drove home from the party drunk that night before the RCMP arrived and didn’t get caught. Forget the party for a moment. How many other drivers in the Elk Valley drove that weekend when they shouldn’t have? How many other drivers in B.C.? According to ICBC, roughly 29 per cent of motor vehicle accidents in the province are related to impaired driving. Impairment is one of the top three contributing factors for fatal car crashes, and in an average year in B.C., 96 people die in motor vehicle accidents involving impaired driving. Only one question comes to mind: why is this still happening? Why are people choosing to ignore the facts? If the possibility of hurting yourself, a friend or family member also in the vehicle, or a complete stranger in another vehicle isn’t enough to deter you, maybe the financial ramifications are. When you are found to be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are issued an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP). Your vehicle will likely be impounded and can be held for up to 30 days, leaving you responsible for all towing and storage costs. Your license is suspended and you will have to pay to have it reinstated. If you caused an accident, you are in breach of your car insurance, and will be left with 100 per cent of the bill for any damages. You may be referred to the Responsible Driver Program, a mandatory course which costs $880. You may also be required to install an ignition interlock in your vehicle, at a cost of approximately $1,500 to $2,000. And finally, if you need to hire a lawyer, we all know how pricey that can be. Not to mention, many jobs require a valid drivers’ license. So the next time you are tempted to drive home after you’ve had one too many, think about the consequences. Make the smart choice, the responsible choice and the only choice. Don’t drink and drive.

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Letters to the Editor A letter sent to Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett:

Dear Minister Bennett, I find it quite interesting and also upsetting that BC Hydro has had since 2009 to install a new line along Coal Creek road in Fernie and are just now cutting down trees and bush to install this line when, in my opinion, they could have taken that time to design, plan and budget to go underground. Your government and our local government are forever pushing Fernie as a tourist mecca, especially for mountain bikers and hikers, and yet you allow BC Hydro to essentially “rape” the natural habitat of not only wild animals, but the very playground you are trying to get people to come to. BC Hydro did not come to a public information meeting held recently, not one representative, which shows a complete lack of respect for the taxpayer. The Fernie area, especially in the winter, has many, many power outages, mostly caused by snow or ice on the overhead lines or trees falling during high winds. I would have thought that BC Hydro would be working towards underground lines as much as possible, if only to save future costs of winter call outs and repairs, not to mention downtime which causes loss of income for BC Hydro. It seems to me that BC Hydro operates out of the control of your government and indeed shows complete disdain for the tax paying public. This latest line going in Coal Creek is a prime example. Development will happen, I know that, but it should be controlled, and more to the point, BC Hydro needs more government control. All the management of BC Hydro seems to care about is the immediate bottom line, which probably affects senior management's salaries and performance bonuses. I feel that the people affected by this hydro line have been let down badly by your government, your department and also our city council, and last but not least, BC Hydro. All of the above on this particular issue have been running and ducking. David R. Gildea Fernie, B.C.

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Fernie fifth-grader wins poetry contest Submitted

reasured Beats is a collection of poems written by young Canadians in kindergarten through Grade 5. This year's first prize winner is Grade 5 Fernie Academy student Marymay Margaret Howse. Marymay is 10-years-old, her favourite colour is purple and she loves cats and horses.

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turned 70. Seventy is a big one. When I was Shelby Cain a kid I thought it was the age where it kind of seemed okay to start dying. I decided not to mention this to my dad. Especially as I watched him bent over, tying endless intersections of rebar in the scorching sun so we could pour our driveway. After that, he was moving on to digging the trenches for the sprinkler lines. By hand. When he left that evening our neighbors kept stopping by to comment on the progress of our landscaping. “Wow! Your dad was doing the work of five men out here!” This got me thinking about age. In almost every women’s magazine you pick up there is an article about how 40 is the new 20. Most of the time where they’re aiming with these statements is looks. If you use the right creams and make-up and follow a healthy diet you can look younger. Looking younger makes you feel younger. Does this allow you to act younger? All around me I see people at ages that used to seem pretty close to the expiration date doing extraordinary things. Building castles and climbing mountains and putting more days into the backcountry in one year than I have in my entire life. What is their secret? I don’t think it has anything to do with a wrinkle cream. How has this generation found a way to make their senior years some of the most productive, and possibly most fun, of their lives? Nobody is going to tell them they can’t do something because of age. When my dad retired after more than 30 years working for the telephone company he got his certification and became a tree faller. My mom was thrilled. Maybe it has something to do with momentum. Forget the aches and pains that accompany a high accumulation of days on this earth and just keep going. An octogenarian in motion stays in motion. Whatever it is, I hope we can learn from it. On my 100th birthday I want to be standing on a mountain somewhere. I might pass on the rebar tying. The other day I was riding my bike when I heard the telltale sound of another biker about to overtake me. I found a wide enough spot to jump off just in time to get out of his way. Except it wasn’t a he. It was a she. As she sped past me she hollered thank you over her shoulder. Her eyes crinkling in the corners, her white hair whipping behind her. I had been served, and all I could think was, ‘you go girl.’ So here’s to the older generation. Retirement, reschmirement. You guys are kicking butt and taking names.

The World above the Clouds on. You’ll want to stay up there forever, until…. The world above the clouds, the air is fresher, sweeter, A storm comes! The ground cleaner. shakes, rumbles, grumbles. The sun sets with sheer Lightning flashes below your beauty, with red, orange, pink feet. everywhere. Everything looks so calm, Where birds fly free, feathers but it isn’t. It feels like an of gold, silver. earthquake, hurricane, danger Filled with shine and zone, until…. shimmer, in the land above the Suddenly, it stops. clouds. The roar of thunder is gone. The ground is as soft as a It is calm again. The sun pillow, blanket, marshmallow. finishes setting, and everything For it is a cloud you can walk is dark purple, grey, black.

It is quiet until fast music starts to play. It gets louder, stronger. Then lights flicker everywhere. Fireflies are out, so high. You suddenly feel happy, excited, energetic. You start to dance to the free flowing music. When you get tired, you lie down. Then light hits your eyes. You wake up, get up, for it is dawn. The birds come back in twos, tens fifties! You know this is where you want to be.

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Mondays

• 7:00 to 9:30am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:45 to 9:30am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – Parent Tot Fun Times at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:30 to noon – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00pm – Dominoes at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 – Special Olympics Athletes Bowling in Sparwood • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Theatre Sports Workshop, 8-14 years, The Arts Station • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Mahjong at Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Prenatal Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre

Tuesdays

• 8:30 to 9:15am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00 to 1:30pm - Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 10:00 to 5:00pm - Elkford Library Open • 10:00 to 8:00pm - Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 6:00pm - Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:00 to noon - Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Toonie Tuesday Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 3:00pm – Computer Fun at the Sparwood Library

• 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Full Charge Workout at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood 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 to 8:00pm – Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 7:30pm – Crib/Whist at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ at the Sparwood Pool

Wednesdays

• 7:00 to 9:30am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:45 to 9:30am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 10:00am – Gentle Flow Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:00 to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:00 to noon - 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 Elkford Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Hot Dog Day Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00pm - Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 4:45pm – The Puzzlers, ages 9-12 at the Fernie Library • 5:00 to 9:00pm – Concert Series and Fernie Craft Fair at Station Square • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool

• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30pm – Fernie Women on Wheels Group Ride at the Guide’s Hut • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Pilates at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 7:00 to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie • 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

Thursdays

• 8:30 to 9:15am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:45 to 9:30am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00 to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 6:00pm - Elkford Library Open • 11:00 to 8:00pm - Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:30am – Kids Sing-A-Long and Play Group at Infinitea • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lanes Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Crooked Crayon Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Green Thumbs Environmental Club at the Sparwood Library • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Living Books, ages 6-10, Fernie Library • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Full Charge Workout at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:00 – Youth Archery at the Fernie Elks Hall • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Scott Thursday Night Race Series presented by Kelsey’s • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 7:30 to

9:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing •8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Fridays

• 7:00 to 9:30am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 9:00am to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 6:00pm - Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:00 to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:00 to 11:45 – Lunch Box Storytime at Rotary Park for ages 0-5 years (BYO picnic) • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Treat Day Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Pioneer Crafts at the Fernie Library, ages 7-10 (registration required) • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Free Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm - Jitney Darts at the Fernie Legion – everyone is welcome • 7:30pm – Cribbage at the Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Open to Public • 2:00 to 4:00pm – DnD for Teens at the Fernie Library • 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 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Women & Men’s night at Old School Boxing • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Sundays

• 9:00am – Fernie Pets Society Group Walk at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 3:00pm – Inflatable Crocodile hours at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:30pm – ‘Game On!’ board games at the Fernie Library • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Pilates at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 7:30pm - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturdays

• 9:00 to 12:30pm - Jaffray – Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 12:00 to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 12:00 to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 3:00pm – Inflatable Crocodile hours at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 5:00pm - Fernie Library

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FMBC 2Knee Race at Dem Bones 6:30 pm Little Hands, Big Art, Fernie Arts Station 10 am Operation: Art!, Fernie Arts Station 9 am Free Kids Concert by Mr. Mojo , Fernie Heritage Library 2 pm

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CITY OF FERNIE BRITISH COLUMBIA

City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca Public Hearing on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm

City Council Meeting Schedule

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendments:

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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.-4 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226

Bylaw # Applicant

Bylaw Name

Location

Legal Description

Proposed Zoning Change

2245

Laura Nelson

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.165, Bylaw No. 2245, 2014

1091 – 4th Avenue (Subject Property “A”)

Lot 5, Block 34, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A

From R1-Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot

2248

Dr. D.R. Vinge Optometric Corporation No. 254755

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.166, Bylaw No. 2248, 2014

1301 – 1st Avenue (Subject Property “B”)

Parcel C (See XK2605), Block 100, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734B

From R1-Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot

2249

William & Jacqueline Arling

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.167, Bylaw No. 2249, 2014

1202 – 9th Avenue (Subject Property “C”)

Lot 10, Block 96, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 902

From R2- Duplex Residential to R1B Single Detached Plus Residential

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm on July 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 28, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca.

Fernie Aquatic Centre

Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaws 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 4:00 PM, Monday, July 28, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:

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

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

Request for Quotations Pilot Curbside Compost Program

The City of Fernie is implementing a Pilot Curbside Compost program. Contractors are invited to submit written quotations to provide weekly Residential Compost Collection Services for approximately 120 residential homes for a period of up to 4 months. The service provider will be required to collect curbside organics in an efficient manner while maintaining safety and cleanliness. Bid documents are available at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca (Business - Bid Opportunities). Quotations will be received up to 4:00pm local time on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

Interested in Becoming a Lifeguard? The Fernie Aquatic Centre is hosting a Water Safety Instructor Course July 1418 from 8:00-1:00pm. This course focuses on how to effectively apply the information learned in the AWSI course to the Red Cross Swim programs. Pre-requisites: 15 years old & Assistant Water Safety Instructor. Please call 250-423-4466 to register.

BY EMAIL: IN PERSON: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

Subject Property “A”

cityhall@fernie.ca City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue 250-423-3034 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.

Subject Property “B”

Subject Property “C”

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act.

Pool, Pajamas and Movie Night! Bring your child(ren) down to the Fernie Aquatic Centre for a night of swimming, pajamas, popcorn and a fun movie! Pick them up TIRED and ready for BED! Friday July 18 and Aug 15 from 5:30-8:30pm. Ages 7 and up welcome! Call 250-423-4466 to register.

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Step into water-wise lawn care! Do this simple test to see if your lawn needs water: walk on it! If the grass springs back up, it doesn’t need watering. If you leave footprints, it’s time to water again. A black tinge on the top of your lawn is another sign that it needs water.

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in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart Initiative For more info: www.cbt.org/watersmart

Invitation to Citizens The City of Fernie invites residents who want to have a say and make a difference in our community to apply to serve as a member on the: Beautification Committee One member is needed to fill a vacancy on the Beautification Committee to research and make recommendations to Council for an overall vision for installation of seasonal lighting and displays, decorations, banners and plantings, and community aesthetics all to promote and instill pride for the community we live in. This is a volunteer position and members participate in an advisory capacity to City Council. Design Review Panel The City of Fernie currently has a vacancy on the Design Review Panel for one member to serve a one year term as a representative of the community-at-large. All who are interested are encouraged to apply. Experience in the building/architectural industry with knowledge of local history is considered an asset. The Committee is responsible for reviewing development applications within the context of the Official Community Plan, Building Design Guidelines for all permit areas within the City. If you have an eye for detail and construction your City needs you! Both committee’s meet during regular business hours once each month. If you are interested email your application to city.hall@fernie. ca stating your availability and outlining your related experience.

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

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, July 21 Monday, July 28 Tuesday, August 5 Monday, August 18

(in Council Chambers)

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

Sprinkling Regulations

The District has implemented sprinkling regulations that shall be in effect from June 1 through September 30 each year, to promote water conservation. Even numbered addresses can water on even calendar days, and odd numbered addresses can water on odd calendar days. Homes with automatic irrigation systems can water daily, provided it is between 12:00am and 6:00 am.

Exceptions to sprinkling restrictions include nurseries, golf courses, farms, turf and tree farms,municipal parks, playing ﬁelds, and other municipal properties. There will be special permission for those residents who have installed a new lawn (either seed or sod) for a period of 21 days after installation of the lawn.

Water Smart Ambassador

Sparwood has once again hired a Water Smart Ambassador for the summer. Laura Morgan is happy to return, and will be available to conduct lawn and garden watering assessments for all residents, which will take approximately half an hour to complete. Laura can help with setting irrigation timers, and determining how long both manual and automatic sprinklers should be run to ensure a green lawn without overwatering. Call 250.910.0854 or email watersmart@sparwood. ca to set up your appointment and receive your free hose timer and rain gauge today!

Mosquito Control Program

To report instances of nuisance mosquitoes, get more information about the program or about mosquitoes in general, please contact the District of Sparwood at sparwood@sparwood.ca or 250.425.6271. Or ﬁll out our online form at www.sparwood.ca/mosquito. Please include your name, instance location, and contact information when reporting instances of nuisance mosquitoes.

The District of Sparwood has overseen the control of mosquitoes for many years. Businesses and recreational activities can suffer when the numbers of aggressive, daytime biting mosquitoes (known as ‘nuisance’ mosquitoes) rise to intolerable levels. The goal of the Nuisance Mosquito Control Program has been to reduce their numbers to tolerable levels using integrated pest management measures. Culex Environmental Ltd. is currently contracted to carry out the Nuisance Mosquito Program. Culex specializes in using environmentally sensitive approaches to mosquito management.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 21, 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: Property affected:

District of Sparwood Residential Properties within the R-3 zone.

In general terms, Bylaw 1155 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1155, 2014” will permit the use of modular components and permit an increase in the allowable height within the multi-family residential zone.

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 1155 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 July 21, 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 July 2, 2014 – July 21, 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. Nelson Wight Manager of Planning Dated July 21, 2014

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND FOR SALE 6000 HIGHWAY 43

The District of Sparwood is now offering for sale one serviced M-1 Light Industrial Lot, approximately 6.32 Hectares in size, legally described as Lot A, Plan EPP19348, at a sale price of $1,200,000. The lot is located at 6000 Highway 43 across from the Whiskey Jack Resort development.

The terms of sale require the submission of a conceptual plan for the design and development of the parcel. Submissions will be reviewed with preference to construction that offers: • Building designs that have architectural interest • Designs that consider CPTED principles (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) • innovative and green building techniques and storm water management • energy efﬁcient construction • landscaping • screening of outdoor storage • compliance with Light Industrial Development Permit guidelines contained in the draft Ofﬁcial Community Plan • preference will be given to those proposals that provide for uses that add to the economic health of the community through employment; Offers will be subject to: • Registration of an Option to Purchase, requiring construction of a minimum of one building, within three years of purchase and providing for the re-purchase of the lot at 90% of the sale price, should that not occur; and • Registration of a Covenant requiring adherence to design principles;

The successful proponent will have the opportunity for a cease marketing agreement for 120 days, upon payment of $5,000 deposit. Prior to expiration of the 120 days, a Sales Agreement identifying the terms and conditions in the District’s standard format must be entered into, with a closing date no later than 90 days from date of execution. A deposit of 10% will be required upon execution of the sales agreement. The District has available, through another construction project, approximately 25,000 cubic meters of ﬁll, which would be delivered to this site at no added cost for trucking. The purchaser would be responsible for testing and compaction of the ﬁll as it is delivered to the site. The District will negotiate with the successful proponent on the removal or sale of the existing gravels, top soil, rip-rap, chain link fence, and asphalt millings from the site, with the terms incorporated into the sales agreement. Conceptual plans will be received up until 4:00 p.m. on July 16, 2014.

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 or email tmelcer@sparwood.ca. Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer

Disposition of Land: Lots for Sale Thinking about moving to Sparwood? There are endless reasons why you should: a great community spirit, exceptional location, and incredible lifestyle opportunities.

Sparwood is situated in the South-Eastern corner of BC. Sparwood is a family friendly Rocky Mountain community nestled in the heart of BC's Elk Valley. Our community offers exceptional lifestyle opportunities just out the back door that include world-class skiing, ﬁshing, hiking, biking, and hunting or simply spending time in the great outdoors. Whether you are considering moving here or already live here and are considering building your own home, we have four (4) residential lots available for sale at very reasonable prices.

Sales will start July 18, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. MDT and are on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst serve basis and must be in person or by an authorized agent. A 10% deposit is required and you must enter into a sales agreement with the District of Sparwood to pay the balance within 90 days. These lots are subject to GST. Whitewood Crescent

There are four (4) single family residential lots zoned R-1A allowing for an optional modular for sale at the appraised price of $54,000. All sales will be subject to an option in favour of the District requiring a building permit within two (2) years of the date of sale, exercisable at 90% of the original sale price. The sale must close within 90 days of the date of offer. Lot 5, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630

Lot 8, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630

Lot 6, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630

Lot 23, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630

1309 Whitewood Crescent 1311 Whitewood Crescent

1315 Whitewood Crescent 1306 Whitewood Crescent

For more information contact the District of Sparwood at 250.425.6271 or email tmelcer@sparwood.ca

Details on each lot are available at: www.Sparwood.ca/land

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Wildlife detection system to be tested on Highway 3 By Barry Coultor Daily Townsman Staff

he corridor between Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood and the Alberta border is “ground zero” for collisions with wildlife in B.C. And a new high-tech wildlife detection system will be tested on Highway 3 between Fort Steele and the Alberta border to better warn motorists about the potential for collisions. Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced the testing of the new technology at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon last Wednesday at the Heritage Inn in Cranbrook. “We recognized that one of the leading causes of collisions in B.C. is the high prevalence of wildlife on many corridors, and nowhere greater than here in the

Kootenays,” Stone said. “In fact, the The second system will be just east of Cranbrook-Fernie-Sparwood (corridor) is Cranbrook as it has one of the highest rates pretty much ground zero for some of the overall of collisions with wildlife, most of highest rates of which is deer.” collisions in the “So we thought, “We recognized that one of the province.” ‘nowhere better “Amongst in the province leading causes of collisions in B.C. a number of to pilot these is the high prevalance of wildlife other initiatives systems than on many corridors, and nowhere which we’re here.’” greater than here in the Kootenays.” going to move The combined forward with, value is $1.5 Todd Stone like fencing and million. Stone Minister of Transportation more LED signs said the and so forth, technology is we decided state of the art, we’re going to pilot two wildlife detection using sensors and radar to identify large systems here in the East Kootenay,” Stone wildlife approaching the shoulder of the said. “One will be just outside of Sparwood, highway. When a large animal is detected, because that area has the highest incidents the system will trigger flashing lights on of elk collisions in the province by far. a warning sign to alert drivers of the

potential hazard ahead. Drivers can then lower their speed and take appropriate steps to reduce their chances of hitting the animal. Approximately 70 per cent of elk fatalities on Highway 3 near Sparwood occurred between October and March, a period when driving conditions are most challenging with less daylight and winter conditions. Approximately 60 per cent of deer fatalities on Highway 3 occurred between April and September, when many tourists are travelling through the area. An adult bull elk can weigh as much as 315 kg (700 lb) and a large adult bull moose can approach 700 kg (1540 lb). By comparison, a subcompact sedan weighs approximately 1,100 kg (2400 lb), and a motorcycle weighs between 200 and 350 kg (440-770 lb).

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Painted dumpsters brighten up Summer Social

Children participated in the graphite canvas painting.

be a vibrant way to kick off this year’s Sunday Socials. “It far surpassed all of our expectations,” said Courtney Baker with The Arts Station. “We couldn’t be more thrilled with it. The community support was great.” Ten painted bins, donated to the city by South East Disposal, are now scattered

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

he streets were filled with brightly coloured dumpsters at this summer’s first Summer Social last Sunday. Hosted by The Arts Station, the Out of the Box Dumpster Art Project proved to

Aidan Lindsay’s bin was voted favourite dumpster.

Photo by K. Dingman

Children had the opportunity to showcase their own talents with a button making booth and a graphite canvas station set up on the street. “I think it was really well attended. We went through all the kid’s stuff really quickly,” Baker said. “We all really enjoyed the day.”

throughout Fernie, including local artist Aidan Lindsay’s portrait of a woman floating down the river. Lindsay was voted the People’s Choice Winner, bringing home a $500 prize for her artistic dumpster portrait. “They all turned out fantastic,” Baker said.

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We have 3 Kids’ Stations (see map) where you will find juice and fruit and you can refill your water bottles. Kids’ Stations run from 11am - 3pm both days and activities include including hula hoops, chalk, crafts and face painting. There will be a bouncy castle on Sunday.

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Rollin’ on the River What better way to cool off this July than splashing around in the river?! There’s something for everyone, from the family-friendly Maiden Lake (behind Extra Foods) to extreme white-water rafting. Try launching an inflatable tube into the Elk from Hosmer or near Canadian Tire, and enjoy drifting down to James White Park. Or if you have a canoe or kayak, Photo: Amy Sobovitch find a path that suits your wild side! For the most action, a guided rafting tour with Mountain High River Adventures or Canyon Raft Company is guaranteed to satisfy Fernie thrill-seekers. As always, be sure to respect your environment and take appropriate precautions around waterways. Get out there and have fun!

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Smooth for the Summer Warm weather means exposed skin, which for many of us means an increased effort to control unwanted body hair. But did you know that you can find fast, painless and permanent hair removal right here in Fernie? Sarah Livingston at the Fernie Medical Spa uses the top-of-the-range Alma Lasers hair removal system, providing fast and painless results. And unlike shaving or painful waxing, the results last! As a long-term solution, laser hair removal is an affordable option compared to other methods, plus the treatments take just minutes to complete. Find out more about Sarah’s services at www.ferniemedicalspa. com or call 250-946-6378 for your free consultation. Her clinic is conveniently located in the Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge.

Dave’s Faves This week’s recommended drink is the original Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea. These are the ideal refreshment after a sunny day on the golf course. Drink recommendations are from Dave Hamilton, Manager of Spirits Cold Beer & Wine Shop at the Park Place Lodge

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Fernie Alpine Resort hosts the season’s first Women’s Mountain Biking Camp By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

omen gathered on the slopes last weekend for the season’s first Women’s Mountain Biking Camp. Run by Fernie Alpine Resort, the beginning/intermediate class catered solely to women, teaching them a variety of skills including neutral positioning, bike body separation, braking, climbing, descending and cornering. Fernie Alpine Resort Instructor Samantha Sedlowsky said her main goal was to ensure the women were having a good time and getting down the hill safely. “I think it went great,” she said. “I think everyone had a good time and learned some things and got more comfortable on the downhill trails.” Although the skill levels among the group of nearly 10 women were diverse, Sedlowsky said the group dynamic was fantastic. “I think for most women it’s just more confidence inspiring to have other women around them, supporting them, knowing they’re not being pushed too much,” she said. “And having a

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woman instructor as a role model means they can visualize and put themselves in that person’s shoes.” The women participating in the camp agreed with Sedlowsky. One woman, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2008, said developing her skills in a women’s camp helped her to regain her confidence in mountain biking. “The skills and comradery of having a women’s only camp was really just amazing,” Becky Ragala said. “I think that was one of the big things that really progressed my way of learning mountain biking.” For Sedlowsky, seeing someone progress and incorporate the skills they’ve learned through the camp into downhill mountain biking is something she can be proud of. “I really enjoy when someone just does something that they didn’t think they could do,” she said. “I love mountain biking so much. You forget about everything else that’s going on in your life and you just concentrate on having fun and going down the mountain.” Fernie Alpine Resort will be hosting another beginning/ intermediate class on August 2 and 3.

Women took part in Fernie Alpine Resort’s first Women’s Mountain Biking Camp of the season. Photos by K. Dingman

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Downtown Fernie has a line-up not to be missed this weekend. In addition to the World Record Attempt for the longest yoga chain on Saturday, we have over 30 FREE yoga classes and workshops, a free movie, live bands, dance and jolly good community spirit. Come downtown and help us to break the world record. No experience is needed, we just need you on the mat and instructors will be there to help. See the Main Stage Schedule for the amazing Saturday night line up, kicking off at 5pm with yoga to live music and ending much later, after a host of other sensational events, with a theatrical fire spinning show!

Yoga Workshops SCHEDULE:

Saturday Main Stage SCHEDULE: 2 - 3pm: 3 - 3:30pm: 3:30pm: 4pm: 5 - 6:15pm: 6:30 - 7:30pm: 7:45 - 9pm: 9 - 9:45pm: 9:45pm:

Saturday:

World Record Registration Set-up: mat placement & counting Prize Draws World Record Attempt Yoga with Live Music: Heather Ivany and ‘Whisperers on a Quest” Trance Dance: Francesca Ter Poorten Ecstatic Dance: Inspired Earth Projects DJ Party Fire Spinning & Hula Hooping

Special Events & Notes:

Station Square

City Hall

Brickhouse

9:30 - 10:45am: Marlene Vale:

Nancy Kettering: Kim Genovese: Yoga for Seniors 50+ Therapeutic Yoga

11 - 12:15pm:

Denise Holden: Chakras: Yoga, Herbalism, Nutrition

Coraley Letcher: Summer Love Flow

Beginner Class

Julie Glasgow: Yoga Fusion

Sunday:

Heather Ivany: Children’s Yoga 3-8+ yrs (45min)

Station Square

City Hall

Brickhouse

8 - 9:15am:

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Julie Gallant: Serenity Yoga

Julie Glasgow: Rocket Yoga

9:30 - 10:45am: Coraley Letcher:

Koshas (Workshop)

Kim Genovese: Positive Body

Marlene Vale: Earth Rhythms

11 - 12:15pm:

Francesca Ter Poorten: Connection with Truth

Sam Lloyd: Align Yourself Workshop

Ari Rosen: Irie Vibe

Empower Your Electric Edge

Heather Ivany: Awakening Shakti

12:30 - 1:45pm: Nancy Kettering:

Saturday & Sunday from 10am - 4pm

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12:30 - 1:45pm: Heather Ivany:

Shona Williams: Heart Infusion

Van Redecopp: Hatha Yoga

Saturday, July 12th at 11am

2 - 3:15pm:

Helen Pattinson: Wild Peace Gentle Flow

Karen Morash: Fernie Flow

Journey of the Chakras

Thanks to Dennis and Roxanne, owners of the Vogue Theatre for showing the movie Y Yoga. The theatre offers 3D movies, cheap Tuesdays and Sat. & Sun, Matinees.

Ari Rosen: Surfing the Breath

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Sunday, July 13th at 10:30am

$27.95 plus tax

Thanks to RCR for their help and sponsorship. They are offering a ride up the Timber chairlift, a walking yoga class in the pristine outdoors and a healthy lunch at Lost Boys Cafe. Book in advance at feelgoodfernie.com

Wellness Workshops SCHEDULE: Saturday: 11 - 11:45am:

A big thank you to Canadian Tire for saving the day on yoga mats! Every participant must have a yoga mat and Angus and Margaret, Canadian Tire owners, keen to help in the community, have located a great deal on mats for us. Typically retailing at $34, they are offering 500 mats for $10 each. Purchase yours this Saturday at the festival. All profits go back into our community via Canadian Tire Jumpstart, enabling kids to participate in sports. 50 lucky folks will also receive a $5 cash back voucher when they purchase their mat.

2nd Avenue Hypnosis: Curtis Stevens of U-Untied

Arts Station Inside Out Fernie Wellness Buddhist 571b 2nd Ave. Meditation: Andy Rogers

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12 - 12:45pm:

Buddhist Meditation: Andy Rogers

Raw Snacks for Energy: Krissi Hyland

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Buddhist Meditation: Andy Rogers

Intro to Meditation: all levels Sue Bawden

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Come out July 24th for a night of entertainment, auctions and celebrities.

Celebrities scheduled to perform:

Aaron Pritchett

Canadian Country Music Artist

Jason Blaine

Canadian Country Music Artist

Jason Greeley

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Canadian Country Music Artist

Dave Semenko

Entertainment by the Dueling Pianos Vegas Style, and Aaron Pritchett, Jason Blaine, and Jason Greeley

Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup winner

Gilbert Dionne

Montreal Canadiens ‘93 Stanley Cup winner

Jason Zuback

Some Live Auction Items:

Previous world record holder for the longest golf drive

Kelsey Serwa

• 2 tickets to any Montreal Canadiens game accompanied by Gilbert Dionne in the Canadiens Alumni Suite.

Ski Cross Silver Olympic Medalist

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• 3 people to join Marty McSorley in LA for a day of golf, dinner and a Kings game, followed by a 70' yacht ride and tour of the bay. (Air fare & hotel not included) ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! • 4 tickets to a Seattle Mariners Game behind home plate. Includes a private jet ride from Vancouver to Seattle, picked up in a limo, and escorted to and from the airport to the game.

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July 25th Golf begins at 9am Dinner supplied by the Keg Steakhouse and Grill. Dinner is $20.00 per person if not playing in the golf tournament.

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Do you know your game?

ith golf, we can repeat some movements without error, but never with infinite consistency. They are broken by faults even if we practice intensely, and our technique is refined. Attaining your maximum efficiency is a matter of making the right adjustments based on your physical potential. One warning about the advice you will hear, read, or happen to see. The advice is surely valid, but it may not be right for you. We all have our own strengths.

YOUR EXECUTION OR CONTROL OF: - Tee shots ( ) - Fairway shots with woods or irons ( ) - Approaches, 100 yards or less ( ) - Lobbed approaches ( ) - Chipped approaches ( ) - Getting out of sand traps ( ) - Putts ( ) - Success on slopes ( ) - Clearing obstacles ( ) - Choice of clubs ( ) - Evaluation of game conditions ( ) - Factors that affect your self-confidence ( ) - Things that affect your concentration ( ) - Nervousness on the first holes ( ) - Anxiety when playing with new partners ( ) - Insecurity when playing a new course ( ) - Other issues can be added, in any order…

Identifying your strengths and your weaknesses is the best way to start. Simply rate your performance from 1 to 3, for example, 1 = very satisfactory, 2 = satisfactory, and 3 = unsatisfactory. Before even discussing technique, a golf pro needs to have a good overview of where you are as a golfer. With this profile, he or she will know exactly what to work on and what to address during your golf lessons. He or she cannot play your game for you, but can help you become a better golfer.

In golf, physical and mental fitness are essential!

ou say you’re in shape and you believe that a small round of golf isn’t going to scare you. Okay, let’s go! For the first hour, let’s hit some balls on the driving range, then after, we’ll go work on our putting on the practice green. It’s a beautiful 30˚C, so we’re going to play our 18 holes on foot. Here’s a considerable program, even for the strongest. Especially if you’re not really in shape. On the other hand, if you are in shape and you participate in regular exercise sessions, you’ll increase your physical and mental endurance. Be in shape and... at peace: that means, empty your mind of all your worries so you can concentrate better on golf. Positive thinking is an important asset. You must also learn to breathe, walk with a regular pace, and develop an attitude of confidence. Whatever your age, better physical fitness and a good state of mind will allow you to play and perform better. You must also learn to control your emotions because when the pressure’s on, you risk having erratic performances. If you aren’t in top form, you’ll

realize at the end of the day that, even if you’re not really tired, you may not have played so well on the final holes. When you’re in shape it’s not a problem. The professionals have trainers and private psychologists to help them perform well but, unlike you, they earn their living with the sport.

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Benefit concert for the Freedom Climb Submitted by Mary Shier Freedom Climb Team BC

f you could do something, anything, to help prevent little girls and young women from being sold into the sex trade against their wills, would you? Sharla Cockwell did. She decided to do something to support the cause of the Fernie Freedom Climbers who are also doing something to help. Fernie had a treat last Tuesday night as a number of musicians came together to bring a magical night of music to a full house at Mountainside Community Church. Cockwell organized a benefit concert where she played masterfully on the grand piano in different combinations with other musicians, including pianist Ivana Ferraro, violinist Kerri Holmes and soprano Jael Wong Fehringer. The sounds of Mozart, Vivaldi and Beethoven filled the room, and then the audience was captivated by the beautiful voice of Jael - absolutely breathtaking. Following the intermission, the Fernie Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Kerri Holmes, played a lovely collection of songs with the sounds of clarinets, violins, flutes and a viola. The evening was Cockwell’s vision to mix her love of music and the talent of local individuals in a way to support a great cause. Five local women make up Team B.C. and are participating in the Freedom Climb July 14 to 17 to attempt to summit seven peaks in four days in Colorado, all over 14,000 feet.

Freedom Climbers Ramona Gliege, Mary Shier, Kim Hopkins, Kristy Schmidt and Maureen Thrun are one of two Canadian teams joining 77 other women internationally who are doing the Seven Summits to raise awareness and funds for oppressed, enslaved and trafficked women and children around the world. Women are exercising their freedom to strive for the top, and to help other women gain freedom to be able to strive for their own summits. The money is used for prevention, education, rescue and rehabilitation. Just before the intermission, Ramona Gliege made a short presentation about the projects that Operation Mobilization supports and the specific ways that women who have A benefit concert was held for the Fernie Freedom Climbers last Tuesday night. Submitted photos never had the opportunity to make life choices have found independence and been able to provide for their children to survive and find freedom. Admission to the concert was by donation, with all the money going towards the projects. The audience wanted to do something to help too and they generously supported the cause. The concert raised over $1,700 at the door to add to the team’s fundraising efforts. The concert climaxed with Sharla’s phenomenal piano solo, the Hatikvah, a piece of hope. The night concluded with treats and mingling as the audience absorbed the impact of it all. It truly was a moving and meaningful evening.

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Thank you also to our many community volunteers that joined us on Canada Day and made the event a wonderful success. A special thank you to our Canada Day Event Coordinator Jenna Jensen for organizing this year's event.

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Bulls named KRU Champions Roller Girls triumph for the second year in a row By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

t was a close match for the Avalanche City Roller Girls (ACRG) last Saturday as they overpowered the Calgary Kill Jill’s in a 165 to 120 point win. The Kill Jill’s challenged the ACRG who typically lead their roller derby matches with a 300-point plus win. And it wasn’t looking promising

for the Elk Valley girls during the first half of the game. During half time the Kill Jill’s were leading the score boards by 60 points. But the ACRG were persistent and managed to turn the game around during the second half. The next game takes place on Saturday, July 19 in Fernie. The ACRG will be competing against the Missfits of Mayhem from central Alberta.

Avalanche Roller City Girls tore up the arena floor at Saturday’s match. Photos by K. Dingman The Elk Valley Bulls beat the Cranbrook Rocky Mountain Rogues in the KRU Championships on Saturday. Submitted photo. By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

he Elk Valley Rugby Football Club (RFC) defended their Kootenay Rugby Union Championships (KRU) title on Saturday, coming out on top in their match against the Cranbrook Rocky Mountain Rogues RFC. “It felt bloody awesome,” Elk Valley Bulls captain Pete Dudman said. “It was a real hard game and another day we probably would have lost, but we managed to just hold in.” It was a close win for the Bulls who came out of the game with a final score of 19-17, a win they needed to protect their 2013 Kootenay Championship title. The Bulls scored three tries at the Cranbrook match, Dudman said. Morgan Butler was named

man of the match. But he was not the only player dominating the field on Saturday. Although he was only on a short visit from down under, Australian Aaron Temple helped the Bulls take the KRU Championships title. “He was really good,” Dudman said. The Bulls will be given the chance to defend their Saratoga Cup Championships title in September. Last year, the Elk Valley RFC beat out the Britannia Lions with a 26-10 win. Dudman said it will be a challenge to defend their championship title again this year. “It’s going to be a lot of hard work,” he said. “It’s going to be harder [than last year] but I still believe we have the quality and the strength and depth to do it.”

Food and Beverage Business Opportunity in Fernie, BC The Fernie Golf & Country Club is now accepting proposals from interested parties for the Food & Beverage operation at the Golf Club. The successful party will be expected to take over the lease of this business commencing January 1st, 2015 for special events with full operation expected mid-April.

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Becky Rogala Becky Rogala hasn’t let MS stop her from doing what she loves - mountain biking. The 35-year-old Calgary woman recently participated in Fernie Alpine Resort’s Women’s Mountain Bike Camp. Way to perservere, Becky!

In the past this successful food and beverage operation has realized gross incomes of between $400,000 and $500,000 annually and there is definitely potential for increasing this amount. The business consists of a restaurant/lounge/bar that seats up to 230 patrons, full kitchen, wrap-around deck, on-course half way house facility and two on-course mobile beverage/snack carts. The Golf Club has approximately 260 members annually, entertains close to 19,000 public/ member golf rounds per season and hosts numerous special events (tournaments, weddings, meetings, etc. throughout the year). The successful party must have a proven track record in the food and beverage industry, a minimum of 3 years experience and must abide by a detailed lease agreement including all expectations, terms and conditions. This opportunity is for the most part a turn-key operation with no large initial investment required. All interested parties should contact the General Manager of the Fernie Golf & Country Club by phone, in person or by e-mail with questions and to obtain a full information package. Deadline to submit proposal is Sept 15th, 2014.

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Becky Rogala doesn’t let her illness hold her back from doing what she loves. By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

ecky Rogala is an avid mountain biker. She started biking while living in Ontario and when she moved to Calgary, her passion for the hobby progressed. But in 2008, Rogala, 35, discovered she had Multiple Sclerosis (MS) — an inflammatory disease that damages cells in the brain and spinal cord. “There’s a whole bout of emotions that you go through when you find out something that big,” Rogala said. At the time of her diagnosis, Rogala was on the brink of completing her PHD at a university in Ontario. She was trying to decide what to do with the rest of her life, unsure of whether she should pursue a career as a university professor or get settled into the geology industry. When the news of her illness surfaced, Rogala said she decided to take the safer route and get involved in the industry where she knew she could rely on a good paying career as a geoscientist. But three years ago, she had an MS relapse that put her out of work. “It started off with the entire left side of my body tingling,” she said. “It crept up my right side… basically three quarters of my body felt like pins and needles the entire time.” The feeling of pins and needles wasn’t all that Rogala was suffering from. During that time she was incredibly fatigued, sleeping for the entire weekend just to make it through five days of work. “It took eight months before I felt like me again,” she admitted.

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ADULT ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR – ELK VALLEY Job Summary: East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) is looking for a dynamic and experienced addictions counsellor to fill a full-time vacancy in the Elk Valley. The successful applicant will work with the addictions team in the Elk Valley to provide screening, assessment, treatment planning and individual, group and family counselling to adults affected by substance misuse. The position also works with other community health partners and community groups to improve overall health services and increase public awareness of substance misuse issues. The individual will provide services in Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford. Qualifications: t Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate discipline suitable for addictions work within the health care field and three years relevant addictions experience t Experience and training providing clinical screening, assessment and treatment services to individuals, families and groups t Working knowledge of the mental health and addictions system of care, including a comprehensive understanding of current approaches to substance abuse and mental health treatment t Experience with developing and presenting education, prevention and early intervention programming for identified groups Skills and Abilities t Able to work with minimal supervision t Able to be flexible and use analytical and critical thinking to respond to changing work conditions t Able to provide therapeutic counselling services to individuals, groups and families t Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to maintain accurate and timely reports

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Salary and Benefits: Permanent full-time position (37.5 hours/week), commensurate with HEABC Health Science Professional Agreement, Social Worker I, Grid Level 8 Submit letter of application to: Dean Nicholson, Administrator East Kootenay Addiction Services Society 202, 1617 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC V1C 1B4 Fax: 250-489-1020 Email: dnicholson@ekass.com Closing Date: 4:30 p.m. July 18, 2014. No phone calls. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: GEMINI, CANCER, AND LEO

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

Learn to channel your energy in a better way. Lots of people need you, and you tend to give body and soul to them, even if you exhaust yourself.

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You find yourself shouldered with some heavy responsibilities that are not always very clear. Even at home, you have to decide who does what in order to avoid any sort of confusion.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

You may come across a training program that suits you perfectly and that will guide you towards an exciting career. You begin to realize one of your biggest dreams.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

Even if you’re not on vacation, you need to have a change of air and get away from it all. You may devote yourself to learning a new language, especially if you’re planning a trip.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

You have to let go of some of your emotions. You may want to isolate yourself; fortunately, your friends will know how to cheer you up.

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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

Consult your doctor if you feel any sort of discomfort. You see through to peoples’ real motivations and create harmony around you. The atmosphere at work will improve, thanks to your efforts.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

At work, you have lots of confusing details to sort out urgently before you can go on vacation. Be careful of infectious germs, especially when swimming.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You love going to movies and shows, and you may even find yourself in the spotlight in some way. You demonstrate great creativity that shows you off to advantage.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

You have to travel extensively for various reasons, even if you much prefer to relax in the comfort of your home. Family members need your help for one reason or another.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

Take the time to prepare properly if you have to make a speech; improvising will likely leave you disappointed with the results. Your sensitivity helps resolve a situation of conflict.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

You might have to walk on eggshells this week; being tactful will help you to avoid offending someone. You are brought face to face with an unexpected expense.

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A second cup of coffee is going to help you start the week off on the right foot. Your mind spins with lots of ideas and you won’t always know where to start.

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Over 30 years for Rocky Mountain Optometry By Adam MacDonald Contributor

f you have ever perused downtown Fernie, you will have noticed the optometry office of Doctors Vinge, Mann, and Groeneweg, located at 642 Second Ave. Rocky Mountain Optometry has been in the Elk Valley for over 30 years, providing complete eye health care, including comprehensive vision examinations and eye health assessments. “We diagnose and treat disorders of vision [and] most eye diseases,” said Monica Weipert with Rocky Mountain Optometry’s Fernie office. Rocky Mountain Optometry specializes in family eye care, with an emphasis on eye health. As rurally based eye doctors, they are frequently contacted by physicians in the area, as a primary referral resource for eye injuries and eye diseases. “Our population of seniors,

children and adults working in industry and playing in the mountains keeps us very busy looking after the unique problems for each group,” commented Dr. Jeff Mann. “Our local physicians keep us busy with consultations on a wide variety of ocular issues. It's challenging, but it keeps our skills sharp!” Dr. Shane Groeneweg said the practice strives to provide the best eye care experience possible for clients. “Hopefully this starts when the patient walks in and ends long after the patient has left. Presenting a friendly, pleasant environment to the patients starts with having a rewarding, exciting and fun place to work,” he explained. “Communication is a major focus for our clinic, whether it is in our weekly and daily staff meetings, or frequent continuing education seminars.” Rocky Mountain Optometry

has offices located in Blairmore and Elkford, as well as Fernie, and employs 12 staff and three doctors who rotate between the offices. “Our staff and doctors enjoy an awesome working relationship,” said Wiepert. “The doctors and staff are very much a team.” Rocky Mountain Optometry participates in community fundraising for large projects like the Fernie Aquatic Centre, Dry Grad, Special Olympics, and third world eye care missions to Africa and Central America. They also offer scholarships each year through the high schools in Fernie, Elkford and Blairmore. “Our doctors are active in service clubs like the 3300 Club, Curling Club and Fernie Mountain Bike Club,” said Wiepert, “[and they] participate in overseas missions to Ghana, Ethiopia, Nicaragua and Jamaica.”

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The front office team at Rocky Mountain Optometry.

All the doctors at Rocky Mountain Optometry are graduates of the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Vinge is originally from Edmonton and joined the practice in 1981, Dr. Mann is from Saskatoon and arrived in 1992, and Dr. Groeneweg

Fernie Black bear sightings reported on Stove Trail and a grizzly sow and cubs seen on the power line at the top of the Lazy Lizard Trail in Mt. Fernie Provincial Park. Aggressive deer reported in the Annex. Elkford Bears reported accessing unsecured garbage on Alpine Drive. A moose was struck and injured on Fording Drive. For your own safety please keep your garbage dumpsters in a garage or shed between collection days. Call the district of Elkford to obtain a bear resistant container if you don’t have a garage or shed to secure your garbage. South Country Bear sightings reported on North Tie Lake road and on properties on Highway 93 in

is from Fort MacLeod and joined the practice in 2008. “Like most residents of Fernie and the Elk Valley, our doctors and staff are all enjoying the mountain lifestyle,” said Wiepert. “It's a great place to live, work and play!”

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Edgy Lexus looker enters crowded crossover market Where has the modern station wagon NX 200t doesn’t have as large a front gone? Nowhere, it’s just called somegrille but the side accent lines, swept thing else–a crossover or small SUV. front windshield and defined rear lights The traditional family station wagon all make a statement. Other than the has been replaced with taller, more bigger grille, the F-Sport model also practical SUVs that provide similar gets larger wheels, a sportier suspeninterior space but add functionality, like sion and LED headlamps on both low a power rear lift gate, all wheel drive and high beam where the base model (AWD) and better outward visibility. gets LED lamps only in the low setting. Automakers have taken notice and, Inside with a few exceptions, have abandoned The exterior might be an acquired taste the traditional station wagon and but the inside is a refined and practical produced a small SUV place to spend time. The instead. This market has same “spindle” motif is exploded in popularity carried into the centre to the point that it is the console, with aluminum fasted growing segment accents pieces that in the market today. frame the high-mounted This is a tough battlecentre stack. The shifter ground but Lexus hopes and computer controller its track record of building are placed to perfection As the small SUV making it easy for the high quality products will attract a new buyer to driver to interact with market continues to the NX. the NX without having to grow and this new Looks look down. The base conNX certainly is one of troller is a rotary knob, “Bam, look at me. No, look at me,” screams this the most eye-catching similar to Audi’s MMI new NX. The edgy design to come along in a system, the optional will turns heads and garRemote Touch system while. ner attention but I have has a track pad that come to realize two things Zack Spencer lets the driver scroll and about the car business. press the pad, the same First, when a design is rather edgy, it way we all use a laptop touch pad. can date quickly. The second is that the Above the controller is a 7-inch screen initial “bam, look at me” wears off, and that displays the information and is the product just becomes part of the positioned well, helping to keep the vehicular landscape, losing the initial attention on the road ahead. The inside pop. of the cabin might not look that invitIf you squint your eyes, just a bit, you ing because of the sweeping roofline can see the Toyota RAV4, the vehicle but in practice, it really is a comfortable the NX is based on. The “spindle” 5-seat vehicle with standard 8-way grille that has now migrated across power and heated front seats. The rear the Lexus family is very prominent, seats sit higher off the floor for good especially the F-Sport version of the outward visibility and the headliner has NX. The F-Sport is the upscale, sportier been scooped out to help maximize model that Lexus hopes will attract the the interior space. Cargo is on par with same youthful buyers that have moved others in this class and a power litigate into the Lexus IS compact car. The base is optional.

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Drive The worldwide launch of the NX was held right here in B.C., driving between ultra modern Vancouver and the rustic resort of Whistler. International guests were exposed to the two sides of the NX, the polished city vehicle and the weekend getaway SUV. Powering around the mountain resort, I got my first shot at the all-new 2.0L direct inject turbocharged 4-cylinder that Lexus will use in a number of its vehicles. With 235hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque this new power plant does a good job once the NX 200t is in motion; it is getting away from a stop that could use a bit more snap. AWD is standard across the lineup but the system is designed to run in front wheel drive as much as possible to help save fuel. Lexus has made no bones about its target; it sees the Audi Q5 as the benchmark in this class. Audi has been at the small turbocharged game a lot longer and it shows, plus the handling of the NX isn’t sharp at all. In fact, all the passengers inside the base model test vehicle noticed the top-heavy body roll. Verdict What Lexus (Toyota) has been up to over the past ten-plus years is

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*Employee Price - Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 3, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD Pickups and 2015 GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban models, excluding Chevrolet Corvette. Employee price excludes licence, insurance, registration, fees and taxes. See the friendly team at Coal Valley Motor Products for more details.

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Whether you've got a fleet of 1 or 100, we're offering great deals on all new Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 vehicles For a limited time, fleet pricing is available to everyone.

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Right on the corner... Right on the price! Deferrals up to 6 months are available on vehicles that qualify OAC.

Go to www.ferniechrysler.com and check out the inventory Shawn Potyok

250-423-9288 D.L. # 9819 • Fernie, B.C.

General Manager

John Fendley

Finance Manager

802 Highway #3, Fernie 250-423-5532 DL23837

Aaron Young

Sales Manager

James Ouimet

Sales Consultant

*Plus $399 doc fee, bank finance fees and government levies and taxes.*

Jimmy Heller

Sales Consultant