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Locals and visitors dance to live music at the fourth annual Wapiti music festival. For full story and more photos turn to page 3.
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Kootenay Wildfires prompt evacuations By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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he Southeast Fire Centre is warning Fernie residents about a large amount of smoke forming in the area as a result of proactive burning that started Monday August 11. The Southeast Fire Centre is responding to a lightning-caused wildfire eight kilometers north of Fisher Peak. The wildfire is located in a very steep and dangerous terrain and the response team hopes to limit the potential growth and direction of the fire with this burnoff, a Southeast Fire Centre press release said. Their objective is to guide the fire toward control lines at the valley bottom and contain the fire in one specific area.
The heavy smoke resulting from this controlled burn-off is likely to reach the communities of Cranbrook, Elkford, Sparwood, Fort Steels, Fernie and Kimberley. An aggressive fire also broke out in the rural community of Kragmont near Baynes Lake on Monday, forcing residents to temporary evacuate the area. The 0.9 hectare fire was under control by 6 p.m. and no structures were lost, a Regional District of the East Kootenay’s press release said on Monday. “I commend the tireless work of all the responders,” Jaffray/Baynes Lake Fire Chief Dave Boreen said. “Had it not been for their swift action, this could have been a much more devastating event.” Last week, The Southeast Fire Centre responded to 84 lighting-
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caused fires, while the Wildfire Management Branch has been dealing with two wildfires, one of which again warranted an evacuation alert for residents in that area. The Slocan Park fire in the Regional District of Central Kootenay is estimated at 120 hectares, the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations said in a press release this morning. Firefighters and helicopters responded to the fire but residents between 2826 and 3024 on Highway 6 were urged to evacuate. The Whitetrail Brook wildfire, eight kilometers east of Canal Flats, is estimated at 1,700 hectares and is 50 per cent contained. The Wildfire Management Branch and Incident Management teams continue to respond to these
Friday, August 15 - 7:00 pm An interactive dinner where Columbia Brewery Brewmasters and our Executive Chef, Steve MacLeod, work together to pair a 4 course meal with featured beers.
Cost: $85/Guest (includes tax and gratuity) Reservations are recommended, just call: (250) 423-2057.
wildfires. But with hot and dry conditions and the potential for more thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Southeast Fire Centre is urging to public take extra precautions in the backcountry, the press release said. In most of the Southeast Fire Centre the fire danger rating is ‘high,’ with large areas in the East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Revelstoke and Boundary regions listed as ‘extreme’. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is reminding residents that a campfire ban went into effect on Tuesday, August 5 and continues to remain in effect. To report a wildfire, call 1-800-6635555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellular telephone.
KIDS HOWL AT THE MOON CAMPOUT August 16th Kids slumber party at Lost Boys Cafe. Fully supervised and a ton of fun! Register by calling 250.423.2435
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he City of Fernie is asking for the public’s help in determining the cause of a suspicious house fire that occurred early last Thursday morning.
The Elk Valley RCMP were called to 742 3rd Ave. at approximately 7 a.m. to deal with a structural fire. Upon arrival, smoke was seen coming from the house. Though the fire was dealt with quickly and no injuries were reported, Fernie Fire Rescue and the RCMP are conducting an ongoing investigation into the cause of
the fire. Foul play has not been ruled out, according to a release sent out last Friday. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 250-423-4404 or Chief Ruiter at 250-423-4226 or ted. ruiter@fernie.ca.
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lassic cars lined Second Ave. on Sunday afternoon as part of the Classic Show ‘N’ Shine. The Show ‘N’ Shine is part of this year’s Summer Sunday Social calendar, and brought out car-lovers of all ages to
Fernie’s downtown streets. Spread out for three blocks from Fourth to Seventh St., downtown Fernie was sent back in time as collector cars from decades past took over the road. Cars dated back to the 1930s contrasted starkly with the latest models from the local Fernie Ford dealer. The smallest car? A 2003 Birel racekart owned by Sparwood resident Ken Towers. “Since I’ve been without a proper track for this little guy I figured why
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not bring it out to the Fernie Show & Shine?” said Towers. Cars traveled from the Elk Valley and beyond—from Cranbrook to Alberta— for this year’s Show ‘N’ Shine Next week, the Sunday Summer Social continues with the culmination of the 50th Anniversary of the Curse Lifting Ceremonies. The celebration will include a play on the Ghostrider at the Fernie Museum and a city-wide “cursed” scavenger hunt.
Invest Kootenay gains momentum in region By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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nvest Kootenay, a free online listing service that has partnered with the Kootenay-region community to seek new business investment for the region, reached a milestone last month, with over 1,000 investors registering for the service. The service has welcomed three additional partners since the beginning of 2014. An Invest Kootenay press release from June 26 states that the service is currently partnered with 19 municipalities and several regional district rural areas including Nelson, Castegar, Revelstoke, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood, Klootenay Lake, the Lower Columbia Region and most recently, the Columbia Valley, Boundary region and Nakusp. “Invest Kootenay is one of the best examples of community collaboration for economic development in the Kootenays,” Chair of Invest Kootenay and RDCK Area A director Garry
Jackman said in the press release. “Not only does Invest Kootenay promote the Kootenay region for new investment, it also supports succession of existing business by connecting them to potential investors.” Over the past five years, there have been 28 confirmed Invest Kootenay investments, representing $5.8 million in direct investment in the region. Five of these have happened since January 2014, the press release states. And the Columbian Basin Trust recently announced a two-year, $275,000 commitment to Invest Kootenay in support of the services efforts in achieving further economic development in the region. “The contribution from the Trust makes it possible for Invest Kootenay to expand the presence of the Kootenays on the investment stage,” Jackman said. “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.”
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We’re looking for fun winter photos to be published in Fernie Winter Guide 2014/2015 season. Locals and visitors enjoyed dancing to live music, face painting and arts and crafts at the fourth annual Wapiti music festival. Photo by K. Dingman and S. Kucharski By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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undreds of festival-goers showed up at the Annex Park on Saturday afternoon to take in the activities and sounds of the 2014 Wapiti music festival. Celebrating its fourth year anniversary, the festival kicked off its Saturday lineup with Facts — an East Vancouver-based electro rock band intent on diverging away from the traditional indie/folk acoustic sound frequently heard at festivals. Lead singer Sean Bletcher said, “It’s a little hard playing in the day at a festival like this. Our music tends to lend itself more to clubs and laser shows but it’s been really fun and really great. We love getting out there and wanting to make people dance. We love the vibe.” Their lively set saw synths, keyboards and EDM-influences rock the crowd and get the audience moving. Singer Jordan Klassen followed up, on the near-
opposite end of the spectrum in terms of music. His coming-of-age album Repentance (2013) was filled with lyrics narrating depression and anxiety. Set to the sounds of strings, horns, keys, a ukulele and even a glockenspiel, there was a definite change in tone for the audience. His moving performance likely comes from practice, as he’s previously toured with fellow Wapiti-performers Good For Grapes who took the stage on Friday. Later on in the afternoon, duo Sidney York filled the stage with their sound and the lawn with dancers enjoying their high-energy and surprise-filled performance. Their set included several bassoon solos. Other Saturday evening performers were the Fast Romantics and The Strumbellas. Aside from the music, attendees got to enjoy a multitude of other activities, including face painting. Plenty of local vendors were also on hand to provide food, beverage and souvenirs for this year’s festival.
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email photos to: production@thefreepress.ca We have limited space and appreciate all submissions. Only selected photos will appear in the Guide. Photos needed downhill skiing; snowboarding; snowshoeing; snowmobiling; catskiing; backcountry touring; telemark; nordic skiing: rail jam; ice/winter fishing; hockey; curling; Fernie winter buildings; skating; sleigh rides; tobogganing; holiday train; Griz Kidz ski; Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay; Fernival or anything FERNIE! Photos should be high resolution, 300 dpi or more to be considered. Deadline: September 3, 2014.
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Cheers to no beer gardens Official West
Fernie petition results are in By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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ver the weekend, the Wapiti Music Festival at Annex Park was the perfect opportunity to test out B.C.’s newest liquor laws banning beer gardens. The changes to B.C.’s liquor policy came into effect in April and saw an end to the fencing requirement around liquor sale points. The hope was that removing beer gardens would make festivals and special events — like Wapiti — more family-friendly, since parents wouldn’t have to be separated from their children for the sake of a beer. Casey Brennan, the beverage manager at Wapiti,
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said that the response was “overwhelmingly” positive, with not a single complaint registered. “It’s been really great,” said Brennan, “parents don’t have to leave their kids, people can walk around and have more freedom to enjoy themselves. People have been really receptive to it.” The Wapiti Festival rules entailed only being able to take one beverage out per person at a time. The festival also took it upon themselves to enact an 8 p.m. cut off for liquor. “We didn’t have to [have a cut off] but we felt that it would just be safer and allow for a smoother evening,” explained Brennan.
he Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will be moving forward with the West Fernie Servicing and Restructure project. The official results for the project’s petition were released by the RDEK on July 29, confirming that the project has in fact received the required support to proceed. “This is an exciting step for West Fernie and we wouldn’t be where we are without the hard work of a number of different people,” Area A Director Mike Sosnowski said in the press release. “I want to thank the community for its involvement—from participating in meetings, to neighbours talking to neighbours about the need for new infrastructure in West Fernie.” Sosnowski also thanked East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett and the Honourable Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for their support. Despite a lot of public backlash, 56 per cent or 132 West Fernie residents accepted the petition. “Over the past few months I also heard the concerns that were brought forward,” Sosnowski noted. “As the project moves ahead, we will work to address as many of those concerns as possible and will continue to keep open lines of communication with the community.” The next step in moving forward with the project is to ask Fernie residents and city council for their support, something the RDEK plans to initiate in upcoming weeks, Sosnowski said. For more information on the project, contact the RDEK’s main office in Cranbrook at (250) 489-2791.
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with MLA Bill Bennett 1. Government hopes to reach a negotiated settlement with the BCTF in August and stands ready to negotiate any time over the summer, once the BCTF is ready to commit to a fair and affordable settlement that is in line with agreements already reached with 150,000 other public sector workers. 2. In the event that doesn’t happen, government is developing a contingency plan to give parents as much time as possible to plan out of school learning opportunities for their children. 3. A one-time support payment of $40 per day will be made available to parents of children under the age of 13 that are attending B.C. public schools. It will be funded from savings that accumulate from September 2 until the labour dispute is resolved. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca
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Children make BibBity Intensive care unit being built in Cranbrook BobBity Bubbles By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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new intensive care unit (ICU) is being built at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) in Cranbrook. Set for completion by mid-2016, the new ICU will be replacing the hospital’s current four-bed unit and will be tacking on two additional beds. The 787 square-meter ICU project comes with the hopes that the sheer size and new amenities will be able to reach patients all across the region. Erica Phillips, the acute health service administrator for the EKRH said, “The current ICU is not ideal in terms of space, layout and today’s standards,
so it was essential to have this project move forward to support the highest level of care for our most critically ill patients … and to give our physicians, staff, patients and families the space they deserve closer to home.” The project will also provide improvements to the facility’s electrical system, optimizing their current electrical set up and allowing for expansion in the future. The unit has a total cost budget of $20 million, with the province chipping in $11.93 million. The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District and the East Kootenay Foundation for Health divvied up the remaining costs, paying $7.95 million and $120,000 respectively.
Children pop bubbles at Fernie’s annual Bibbity Bobbity Boo Children’s Festival. Photo by S. Kucharski By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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he sound of children’s laughter bubbled from Fernie’s Rotary Park on Sunday afternoon during the BibBity BobBity Boo Children’s Festival.
Beautiful sunny weather accompanied parents and children as they enjoyed a day of face painting, crafts, games, live music, circus performances, sprinklers and, of course, a Bubble Dance Party with DJ Ray. The festival was put on by the Fernie Heritage Library and Mountain Market.
Cranbrook’s new ICU unit will cater to patients all across the region.
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Water Bylaw Education Project 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 water 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. Please water wisely as consumption during hotter weather has significantly increased pumping times.
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Firearms Regulation At the July 28, 2014 Regular Council Meeting the District of Elkford Firearms Regulation Bylaw No. 747, 2014 was adopted. The majority of the no discharge of firearm boundary will remain as it was in Bylaw No. 276. The southwest boundary follows existing natural features and the ‘Yellow Gate’ secondary road to the District boundary south of the Industrial Park. Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 747 identifies the no discharge of firearms area; a new map is available on the District website and at the District Office.
55+ Indoor Walking Keep active no matter the weather with this free indoor walking program. Drop in to the Elkford Community Conference Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a low-impact and moderate walking opportunity.
Summer Fun Activities Recycling Olympics Sponsored by: RDEK When: August 21 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: FREE Location: Teck Hall Elkford Community Conference Centre Ages: 5 - 15 years *No registration.
Friendly Reminder A friendly reminder to residents to please bag your garbage that is placed in the residential carts. This prevents garbage from becoming airborne and blowing around your neighbourhood on collection days.
Battery Recycling Program Battery Recycle Stations are now available at the District of Elkford Municipal Office and the Elkford Transfer Station and are open to the public during regular business hours. The following types of batteries are accepted: consumer batteries each weighing less than 5 kg: nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH), lithium ion (Li-Ion), nickel zinc (Ni-Zn), small sealed lead acid (SSLA/Pb), lithium primary, and alkaline (AA , AAA, 9V, etc.). Cell phones and their batteries, regardless of size, make, model or age, can also be recycled. Wet cell batteries are not accepted.
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Editorial Calling all nerds! When I moved to Fernie three months ago, it didn’t take me long to notice that something was missing—a comic book store. And who doesn’t enjoy a good comic book store? Even if you don’t read comics, these stores always carry paraphernalia from your favourite sci-fi show and costumes to the latest released marvel movie. And comic books themselves are a great visual medium. I’ve visited my fair share of comic book stores, and covered nearly a dozen comic book events, and one-thing event organizers all have to say: “Comic books are a great way to get children involved in reading.” Over the years, comic books have adapted. From cats that meow ‘lying’ every time someone isn’t telling the truth in the Saga series, to zombie apocalypse survivors trying to stay alive in The Walking Dead series, there is no shortage of different genres when it comes to comic books. Comic books have changed from the corny superhero POW! BANG! SMASH! stuff we all recognize, although those do still exist. There’s science fiction comics, humour comics, romance comics and even children’s comics. I’ve had the pleasure of checking out a few different kids’ series, like Amulet, and I have to tell you, they’re hard to put down. Hence why comic books help to get children interested in reading. In this day and age there are so many technological distractions for kids. How do you get your child to pick up a book when they’re playing tennis on the Wii, or fighting Orcs in a fantasy Warcraft universe? Give them a comic book, that’s how. Back in London, Ontario, there were dozens of yearly comic book store events, like Free Comic Book Day, and Comic Con, where kids could pick up free comic books, make comic book crafts and dress up in their favourite superhero or super villain custome and enjoy being a part of this separate, nerdy world for a day. I personally wish there was a comic book store in Fernie, not only so I could enjoy my favourite comic book series, but also so I could pick up some of my beloved Doctor Who paraphernalia, because that stuff is already pricey enough without adding on ridiculous shipping fees. Many big city comic book stores also host weekly game nights, where families and friends can head to the store to play their favourite board game, whether it be Settlers of Catan or Ticket to Ride. Comic book stores, to me, are a real necessity. Let’s just hope someone opens one up in Fernie!
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Letters to the Editor Response to Jesse Bell’s Letter Further to Jesse Bell’s letter from July 23 and in response to the front-page article on the July 30 Free Press. I too am saddened and disheartened by the destruction of the green spaces surrounding Fernie for the purpose of building new sub-divisions. Every time I venture out for a run or hike I seem to come across more ‘For Sale’ notices, land already earmarked for real estate development, such as the trails up to Fairy Creek Falls or cleared land, such as the ugly scar at the foot of Mount Fernie or the area around the old Coal Creek barn. Unlike Jesse, I was not born and raised in Fernie but chose to live in this small community in the mountains that did not have the horrible, endless sprawl so prevalent in many North American cities. Unfortunately, Fernie appears to be heading in the same direction of creeping urbanization and encroachment on wildlife habitat. I often hear of the need for affordable housing within the city but am extremely skeptical that these new sub-divisions are aimed at those individuals on lower incomes. It will be interesting to see in five years time when the houses have been built, how many are occupied year-round. This rampant real estate development needs to be brought under control before Fernie’s beautiful surrounding green spaces are paved over with new housing. R. Thomas Fernie, B.C.
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Is Bill Bennett to blame for Mount Polley Disaster? The Bill Bennett dog and pony show has been wheeled out in the media once again, this time to cover for his long time pal and major campaign contributor Murray Edwards – the majority shareholder at the now infamous Mount Polley Mine. The recent debacle at Mount Polley has the potential for being the biggest environmental disaster in B.C. history. It has the mining company, Imperial Metals, President running in circles with claims that the sludge from their tailings pond is of drinking water quality. It also has Minister of Mines and Energy, Bill Bennett, doing damage control on behalf of the BC Liberals for their mismanagement of mining in BC, instead choosing to let companies police themselves as the BC Liberals rid themselves of government inspectors. But why would Bennett take the political hit and defend the operation when Imperial Metals has been so openly reckless in their stewardship of the environment? Remember back in January 2013 when Murray Edwards and
Rod Love had a $125 per plate fundraiser in Calgary for the B.C. Liberals prior to the last provincial election? Dig a little deeper and you’ll find that Murray Edwards, through his various corporate operations, gave an additional $482,857 to the BC Liberals over the last several years: Pennwest Petroleum - $65,835, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies - $23,522, Mount Polley Mining - $46,720, Ensign Drilling $15,000, Imperial Metals - $178,300 and Canadian Natural Resources - $153,480 (source: Elections B.C.). No wonder the BC Liberals began gutting the Ministry of Mines and paving the way for pipelines as soon they came into power. Less regulation and enforcement means more room for profit. And with the 18th richest billionaire in Canada as Bennett and Clark’s major campaign contributor, we should expect to see more of the Minister of Energy and Mines sitting pretty in front of the cameras, as he whitewashes the Mount Polley disaster for his buddy Mr. Edwards. Say cheese Minister Bennett! Alex Hanson Fernie, B.C.
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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Registered midwives provide clarity on negotiations Recently the Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC) has received media attention about actions we have taken in our negotiations with the provincial government as we seek to find a sensible agreement for British Columbia’s registered midwives. Based on feedback we have received, we are concerned community members in the Kootenays may have an inaccurate view of the impacts of this action, and we feel it is important to provide clarity. What the MABC has done is withdrawn clinical education services for students immediately and issued a 90-day notice to B.C.’s Ministry of Health to terminate our Master Agreement with the province, effective October 7, 2014. This is in accordance with the terms of our agreement. MABC members are not on strike. However, if we cannot reach a sensible agreement before October, B.C.’s registered midwives are prepared to take further job action. At this time, what those additional
Complaint against B.C. Teachers Federation Today we have taxpayers who don’t support the school teachers and taxpayers who do support the school teachers. The taxpayers that do support the school teachers are two-faced. Why? If the government decided to hold a province-wide referendum asking the taxpayers to make a decision on whether or not to approve the requested demands of the B.C. Teachers Federation of a five year contract with a eight per cent pay raise and a $5,000 signing bonus. The question could read something like this: “Are you in favour or against giving into the teachers request for a fiveyear contract with a pay rise of eight per cent and a $5,000 signing bonus.” If you are in favour, the increase will be covered with an immediate increase in income tax deductions to all taxpayer pay cheques. The vote result would be a solid NO! There are even some school teachers that would also vote no on the question. Why? Just ask a waiter or waitress in the food service industry. Their question is, “What is the difference between a teacher and a canoe?” Canoe's tip. Pure teacher greed! Joe Sawchuk Duncan, B.C.
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actions will be have not been determined. I encourage community members who share our We want to be clear, MABC members will not fully concerns about the lack of availability of midwifery withdraw services. Assisting with births is an essential services in their community to add your voice to the service. Women in the care of a midwife today will conversation and contact your local MLA. continue to receive care throughout their pregnancy. Shannon Norberg, MABC President Many women in communities across the Kootenays B.C. have difficulty accessing appropriate maternity and newborn care in their home communities. Unfortunately, increasing numbers of women and families must travel, sometimes hundreds of kilometres, to receive care at a great personal expense. This puts unnecessary strain on expectant mothers, their families To all the volunteers and sponsors and their communities. Studies show that investing in of the 5th Annual Porky Blue midwifery results in cost savings. In B.C., Mountain Bike Event on August 2. a nominal investment today will result in savings of $60 million by 2020 and $20 The Gear Hub The Fernie Hotel And Pub million annually after that – freeing up Freshies Coffee Kootenay Taxi Mountain High River Adventures The Guide’s Hut dollars for other health care priorities Canyon Raft Company Cook’s Electrical Service MABC is seeking to improve access to Ghostrider Motorsports Quantum Motors maternity care and are working to urge Loaf Bakery And Restaurant Dan Fedoruk Trucking the Ministry of Health to start delivering Mugshots Cafe Komatsu Fernie Alpine Resort Moffat Supply Ltd for B.C.’s women and families by reaching Northern Bar And Stage Fernie Ford a sensible deal with our members that The Bridge Bistro Sms Equipment will increase access to maternity care, The Fernie Cattle Company Cummings Creek Container Sales improve health outcomes, and reduce Happy Cow Ice Cream And Desserts Overwaitea Foods costs. Park Place Lodge Cummins
Dogs. Recently, someone asked me, “What is it with your generation and dogs?” “Well…what do you mean?” I asked as I put down my Shelby Cain phone, the phone I had been using to look at my friend’s Instagram account where she had just posted the sixth picture of her dog since breakfast. (Apparently the dog was having an extra cute morning). “You all have to have dogs, and then you treat them like children, you even refer to them as your children! What is that?” I opened my mouth to protest. Then I closed it. Guilty as charged. I won’t speak for everyone. You may have a perfectly normal relationship with your dog. They may sleep outside and know their rightful spot in the pecking order of your family and even perform some sort of useful job, like guarding the house or herding the sheep, to earn their keep. I am in the other category of dog ownership. I got her after university, about a week before I started a new career. Why would I do such a thing? No idea. I guess I had a vacancy for unconditional love. Maybe it has something to do with us having kids later in life. We may be choosing to use our 20s to foster a career, but those primal maternal instincts cannot be distinguished. We need to mother something. Loser boyfriends and dogs seem to fit the bill. So I found myself with a full-time job and the full-time responsibility of looking after a puppy. Suddenly I’m organizing dog sitters and walkers, and enlisting the help of the ‘Grandparents’. They weren’t impressed. I know a lot of my peers who have said, “Come to Mommy”, or “Bring the stick to Daddy”, when referring to their fur-child. Is it weird? Depends who you ask. I once debated with my friend, who had just become a new mother to a human, that I felt the same overwhelming love for my canine companion. And then I had kids. And the funniest thing happened. Well, if you asked my dog, she probably wouldn’t think it was so funny. Order was restored. The dog is now the dog. She doesn’t get taken to places like Yuppy Puppy or have her meals cooked for her. She lies on her mat and scratches her bowl until someone dumps some food into it. Her leash is attached to the stroller and if her barking wakes anybody, she has a timeout in the basement. She has been dressed in doll clothes once or twice. But when I can’t find her, I know where to look. Curled up on Three’s bed, having her ears gently twisted while she tries to sleep. And through her roller coaster of a life she has done one thing consistently, and without fail. Love. You may want to stick to petting puppies on the street…for now.
The Parent Trip
THANK YOU
Fernie Brewing Company Finning Stuffco Contracting Coal Valley Motor Products Fernie Auto Parts Painting By Renee-Lynn Fernie Chrysler Teck Just Pizza 2 For 1 Ski Base Edge Of The World Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Commit Snow And Skate
Big Bang Bagels Straightline Bicycles And Skis Not Just A Piece Of Cake Jacques Daigle From Fox Head Racing Yamagoya Sushi Isaac Ghiz Fernie Meat Market El Guapo Mexican Diner Vogue Theatre Happy Spoke Designs The Livery Restaurant King Fir Spa And Wellness
And all the individual volunteers and members of the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club.
Thanks to you, the event was a great success. See you all next year!
THE TERRY FOX RUN
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THE TERRY FOX RUN
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Inspired By A Dream Grounded In Tradition Inspired By A Dream Grounded In Tradition Volunteer-Driven Volunteer-Driven NO ENTRY FEE NO MINIMUM PLEDGE NO ENTRY FEE NO MINIMUM PLEDGE Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride 1, 5 or 10 km Routes
Inspired By A Dream Grounded In Tradition SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Volunteer-Driven Fernie Centre 888 836-9786 terryfox.org NO 1 ENTRY FEE Aquatic NO MINIMUM PLEDGE Registration 10:30 am Run begins 11:00 am Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride For information or to volunteer, contact Jennifer Parker jennifercparker@hotmail.com 250-423-1083
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 1 888 836-9786
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Starting Friday, August 15 to Thursday, August 21
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D Rated: PG 7:00 pm & 9:00pm Fri, Sat & Tues 7:00 pm Nightly
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Around the Valley
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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 – 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 • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 – Special Olympics Athletes Bowling in Sparwood • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 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 • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 4:45pm – 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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
Saturdays
• 9:00 to 12:30pm - Jaffray – Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market • 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 • 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
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Summer Adventure Camp, Fernie Aquatic Centre 9 4:30 pm August Elk Watershed Discovery Day Camp Kids Stained Glass, Fernie Arts Station Little Hands, Big Art, Fernie Arts Station 10 am Ladies Open Tournament, Mountain Meadows Golf Club, Elkford Hyper Up/Down 2Knee Ride, Meet at Hyperventilation Donation Bin - 6:45 pm Operation: Art! Fernie Arts Station 9 am Buckman Coe, Infinitea 8 pm Curse Lifting 50th Anniversary, Downtown Fernie PJ Party, Fernie Aquatic Centre 5:30 – 8:00 ages 7+ Five Peaks Bike Ride 7 – 5 pm Women’s Mountain Bike Camps, FAR (Intermediate & Advanced riders) Howl at the Moon Campout at Lost Boys Café Island Lake Guided Hike – Lizard Lake Cabin Bowl Loop Kids Outdoor Adventure Camp, FAR (ages 8-12) 10 4 pm Summer Adventure Camp, Fernie Aquatic Centre 9 4:30 pm EcoGarden Kids Camp 9 4 pm daily Fernie Ladies Amateur Open, Fernie Golf & Country Club Senior’s Open Tournament, Mountain Meadows Golf Club, Elkford Operation: Art! Fernie Arts Station 9 am Wild Mountain Fernie Enduro Island Lake Guided Hike – Spineback Ridge Trail Fernie’s Got Fashion & Fernie’s Got Talent Operation: Art! Fernie Arts Station 9 am
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Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall Ph: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226
Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466
Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)
For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911
Adventure Camps & Swim Lessons Looking for a little fun this summer? Check out the Fernie Aquatic Centre’s week long Adventure Camps or Swim Lessons. Swim lessons run Monday to Friday mornings all summer long. The full day swim and play camps include Red Cross Swim lessons, crafts, games, and outdoor activities for ages 5-6 and 7 -12 years of age. Please call 250-423-4466 to register for Camp or Swim Lessons.
Are You a Good Neighbour?
Community Open House
A good neighbour is one who maintains the exterior of their home and yard to the same level as the rest of the neighbourhood. Allowing your property to become unsightly can devalue your own home and pose a health risk. Here are some steps you can take to deal with a neighbour's unsightly property. 1. Approach your neighbours. Give them the benefit of the doubt by addressing the matter face to face. 2. Contact Bylaw Services. Anyone seeking to report a possible unsightly property can call Bylaw Services at 250.423.6817, by email at bylaw@fernie.ca or can go online at www.fernie.ca to Report a Problem or Request Service. City of Fernie bylaw enforcement officers will be focusing on unsightly properties this month as part of its bylaw education and enforcement program. Officers will be looking at properties that have uncut grass and (noxious) weeds, vegetation which interferes with the visibility of street signs, sidewalks and public utilities. They will also be focused on residences with derelict vehicles, accumulations of garbage, old furniture and machinery. For more information on applicable fines and property maintenance, please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca.
Review and Update of Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1950
Fire Ban in Effect
Reminder that the regular meeting of Fernie City Council originally scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2014 at 7pm was postponed to Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 7pm in Council Chambers, City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue.
Effective at 12:00noon on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 and until further notice all Permits allowing Backyard Fire Pits within the City of Fernie are cancelled. This campfire ban is in effect to protect public safety and to limit the risk, of human caused wildfires. This campfire ban is placed in effect following recommendation from the Ministry of Forests and Range Southeast Fire Center and in conformance with the City of Fernie Wildfire Protection Plan. For more information contact Fernie Fire Rescue at 250-423-4226
Come Join the Celebration To mark the 100th anniversary of Canada's first National Internment Operations of 1914-1920, the City of Fernie will be partaking in a “wave” of plaque unveilings, from coast to coast to call attention to the injustice experienced by Ukrainians and other Europeans during the Great War. Please set aside 11:00am on Friday, August 22, 2014 to witness the unveiling “Be there to remember and to Learn” Location:
Dogwood Park/ Leroux Ponds (At the bottom of the hill on 4th Avenue turn right, and proceed to the large memorial rock for the Fernie/Morrissey Internment Camp or follow the signs to the Dogwood Park located at 4th Street 6th Avenue.
The Fernie/Morrissey Internment Camp was one of the 24 internment camps set up during the Great War. For more information contact the Fernie and District Historical Museum or stop by at 491 2nd Ave.
Development Cost Charges (DCCs) are fees charged to developers to pay for the costs of expanding and upgrading community infrastructure to meet the needs of growth. Many infrastructure projects in our community result in benefits to both existing and future development. With this in mind the City is undertaking an update to the existing DCC Bylaw. You are invited to join us at a Community Open House: When: Where:
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 (5pm to 7pm) City Hall Council Chambers, 501 – 3rd Avenue,Fernie, BC
(Light refreshments will be provided). Our consultants will be on hand to explain the update process and what a Development Cost Charge Bylaw means to our community. We hope you will join us. Please visit the City website for more information regarding the Development Cost Charge Bylaw update.
Regular Council Meeting Date Change
Thinking of Running in the November 15th Municipal Election? If you haven’t been involved in local politics before, but are debating the idea of running in the next race as either a councillor or mayor? Visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact the Chief Election Officer, Kevin Allen at chiefelectionofficer@ fernie.ca to find information on how to get started.
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 Aug15 from 5:308:30pm. Ages 7 and up welcome! Call 250.423.4466 to register.
Interested in Becoming a Lifeguard? The Fernie Aquatic Centre is hosting a Bronze Star Camp on August 25th-29th. This course focuses on basic lifeguarding skills including first aid and CPR. The prerequisite for this course is 10 years of age. This course is the first step to becoming a National Lifeguard. Contact the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250-423-4466 if you have any questions.
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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, August 18 Monday, August 25 Tuesday, September 2 Monday, September 15
(in Council Chambers)
Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting CANCELLED Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position: Date of Posting:
Casual Clerk August 7th, 2014
Nature of Position: Reporting to the Director of Finance, the District of Sparwood has an opening for a Casual Clerk. This casual position is on an on-call basis to cover absences due to illness, vacation, special leaves or any approved leave, to fill temporary vacancies, augment staffing levels during peak periods. This position may also be scheduled to provide on-call back-up to the Public Works Department. Successful applicant must have the following skills: • ability to deal with the public both in person and by telephone in a courteous and effective manner; • excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; • familiar with other Microsoft Office and Adobe software products; • relevant accounting experience – ie. cash receipting, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll; • good writing skills, ability to draft letters; • ability to work with minimal supervision is a necessity. Detailed job specifications can be found on the District of Sparwood Website www.sparwood.ca. Wages and conditions of employment are governed by the current Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 2698 and would be at the Casual Clerk rate (currently $24.16 per hour). Closing date is Friday, August 29, 2014 at 4:00 PM.
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES The District of Sparwood, population approximately 4,000, is a growing community nestled in the heart of the Elk Valley in the south east corner of the Province. A vacancy exists for a qualified and experienced professional to join our management team as Director of Corporate Services.
government setting. Applicants should have an equivalent combination of training and experience, complemented with a certificate and/or recognized course work in municipal/ public administration. Extensive knowledge of contract and land administration are essential.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful applicant is responsible for directing and coordinating activities related to the statutory requirements of corporate administration as set out in the Community Charter. We are looking for a self-motivated individual to coordinate Council initiatives, draft bylaws, manage the Records Management system and supervise staff. This position also acts as the Emergency Program Coordinator and Head of FOIPPA. The ideal candidate will recognize the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships with Council, other department heads and the public. Superior communication skills, both written and oral are critical to this position.
The salary for this position is competitive and includes a full range of benefits.
This key statutory position is suited to an individual with at least five years of progressive experience in a local
Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter, in confidence by 4:00 p.m. August 22, 2014, quoting competition #5-2014, to the attention of: Ms.Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer District of Sparwood Box 520 Sparwood, B.C. V0B 2G0 Telephone: (250) 425-6810 (direct) Fax: (250) 425-7277 email: tmelcer@sparwood.ca
Notice of Construction
Highway 3 and Highway 43 – Earthworks and Underground Servicing This project is the first phase of the Highway 3 and Highway 43 Intersection Project and involves earth moving and underground servicing. This work will begin immediately with the remainder of work on the tunnel and intersection set to begin next year. The intersection will be upgraded to include streetlights to ease access to the commercial/industrial sites on either side of Highway 3.
Please send detailed cover letter and resume to: Barbara Nunes Director of Finance District of Sparwood Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Fax: 250-425-7277 E-mail: bnunes@sparwood.ca
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 familyfriendly 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 twentyseven (27) residential lots and one (1) multi-family lot available for sale at very reasonable prices. Cherrywood Boulevard The twenty-three (23) single family residential lots listed in the table below are for sale at the appraised price of $67,500. Purchasers may provide for a 30-day subject condition for their own benefit, to ensure compliance with the design guidelines and GreenBuilt, (Gold Standard) building requirements. During this 30-day conditional period the District is at liberty to accept back up offers that are unconditional. All sales will be subject to an Option to Purchase, with a requirement to obtain a building permit within two (2) years from the date of purchase. The District would be entitled to repurchase the property at 90% of the original sale price if the buyer does not build in the timeline stipulated. All sales must close within 90 days of the original date of offer. Lot 6, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 22, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 8, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 23, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 10, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 24, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 11, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 25, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 14, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 29, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 15, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 30, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 16, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 31, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 17, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 32, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 18, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 33, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 19, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 34, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 20, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 35, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123
Lot 21, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123 The multi-family residential lot, at the corner of the Cherrywood development, legally described as Lot 2, DL 4136 KD Plan EPP1123 is for sale at the appraised price of $210,000. The purchaser may have a 90-day subject condition period, for the purchasers own benefit, to ensure compliance with the design guidelines and the GreenBuilt, (Gold) Standards. During this 90-day subject condition period, the District may accept back up offers that are unconditional. The property will be subject to an Option in favour of the District, with a two (2) year period to obtain a building permit and exercisable at 90% of the original sale price. The sale must close within 90 days following the expiration of the subject condition period. These lots become available for purchase at the District Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, on Friday, August 22, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. A form of offer is available on our website, at the link below. A deposit of 10% of the sale price must accompany each sales agreement. 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
What and Where? 1. The majority of the earth moving will involve removing the berm on the south side of Highway 3. This material will be crushed in the fall and reused onsite for the completion of the intersection upgrade next year. Trucks will be using the existing access road off of Highway 3 as shown on the map, with a single flagger controlling traffic as necessary. 2. Trucks will be hauling up Highway 43 to 6000 Highway 43 (north of the storage compound), to Whiskey Jack, to the empty commercial site just south of the Mountain View Manufactured Home Park, and potentially other sites where fill is required or there is community benefit 3. A mechanical building will be constructed on the north-west corner of Aspen Drive and Highway 43. 4. A water line will be installed from this new mechanical building under Aspen Drive, south on Highway 43 and under Highway 3 to the future commercial/industrial site. No disruption to traffic should occur because of this. 5. Some modifications to the water line will occur on Aspen Drive between Highway 43 and Mountain View Mobile Home Park. 6. The storm and sanitary mains may be augured under the highway from the area between Husky and ESSO Gas Stations, with excavation on each side of Highway 3 for the future pedestrian tunnel. By using the gravels for the construction project, significant savings are achieved, thereby reducing the overall cost of the project. Will there be delays? For this stage of the project, only minimum traffic interruption will be experienced. A flagger will be stopping traffic heading east on Highway 3, when necessary, to allow for truck access to the site. When? The work for this phase is beginning immediately and is expected to be completed this fall with other phases scheduled to be completed in 2015. Why? This work is being completed as part of a contractual requirement with the new land owners of the future commercial/ industrial site to remove the berm between the highway and the site and to provide water and sanitary servicing. Who? The District Sparwood is doing this work as part of the development of the site for Joy Global and Teck facilities that will be constructed in the future. COPCAN Contracting Ltd. has been awarded the construction contract for this work. Questions? www.sparwood.ca, sparwood@sparwood.ca or call the District of Sparwood at (250) 425-6271 For construction related questions please contact COPCAN Contracting Ltd. www.copcan.ca, info@copcan.ca (250) 754-7260
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Sunday Social celebrates Fernie’s History Submitted by the Fernie Museum
Fernie’s got History is the theme of this Sunday’s activities scheduled for downtown Fernie. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Curse Raising Ceremony, this Sunday Social will feature a lighthearted play examining the Fernie Curse, and a Cursed Scavenger Hunt. The play, held at 11 a.m. at the museum, features Squirrel and Badger, who have a close look at what a curse is and why Fernie had one. This family-friendly,
interactive presentation is free and open to the public. Also as part of the Sunday Social events, the Museum is hosting a Cursed Scavenger Hunt that will have people hunting throughout the downtown core looking for the clues to the riddle of the Curse. The hunt will begin at 1 p.m.. Forms can be picked up at the Museum. Although the hunt is not a timed event, all those correct forms returned by 4 p.m. will be eligible for an array of prizes.
The legend of Fur Knee Submitted by the Fernie Museum
Join Squirrel and Badger, at the Fernie Museum this weekend, as they adventure to discover the truth about curses, how Fernie got its name and what exactly is in a Clif bar. This fun play has been developed locally as part of the Fernie Museum’s Curse Raising Commemorative anniversary and will be entertaining for the whole family. The play will be performed at 11 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday at the museum.
The original script was adapted by Lindsay Vallance from the book Ghostrider published a number of years ago by Fernie locals Anne and Bill Warrick. The book also featured original artwork by Sue Hanlon. This examination of the Fernie Ghostrider legend is a family-friendly, interactive performance sure to keep the young, and young at heart, thoroughly entertained and educated on the very beginnings of the Fernie community.
Locals are invited to join Fernie in the 50th Anniversay of the Curse Raising Ceremony. Photo submitted by the Fernie Museum
THE FERNIE CURSE - A LEGEND EXAMINED A weekend celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Curse Raising Ceremony Thursday, August 14 - Sunday, August 17
Saturday, August 16 – Community Celebration 11 am Ghostrider – A Whimsical Play presentation – An interpretation of the legend that has grown up around Fernie and Hosmer Mountain 12 noon BBQ Luncheon – Hosted by the Fernie Firefighters 1:30 pm Curse Raising Commemorative Ceremony – with a special presentation by the
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Thursday, August 14 ~ 7 pm Speaker Series – Gwen MacGregor Fold it up and put it away Fernie Mayor James White’s granddaughter explores her family’s connection to the Curse.
Opening Reception of The Fernie Curse – A Legend Examined – a Museum Gallery exhibit in conjunction with Gwen MacGregor, Toronto installation artist and granddaughter of former Fernie Mayor James White
Sunday, August 17 – Downtown Sunday Social 11 am Ghostrider – A Whimsical Play presentation – Fernie Museum An interpretation of the legend that has grown up around Fernie and Hosmer Mountain 12 noon – A Cursed Scavenger Hunt – a city-wide search for the meaning of the Curse; prizes
Friday, August 15 ~ 7 pm Old Time Family Street Dance Fernie Museum; music provided by the Kootenay Stringbenders, featuring Anie and Mike Hepher. Refreshments.
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On the topic of Fernie history, don’t miss this weekend’s Summer Social where we’ll be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the lifting of the Fernie curse. Learn all about the legend of the Ghost Rider and the ‘curse’ that plagued Fernie for decades afterwards. There’s a scavenger hunt on Sunday at 1 pm for the kids plus some great sidewalk shopping from our local stores. See you there!
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By Jennifer Cronin If you’re looking for a reprieve from the hot summer sun, a great way to keep busy indoors is to immerse yourself in researching your genealogy. But beware, it is extremely addictive, and completing one branch of your family tree only leads you to want more! Getting a start on your genealogy if your family has its roots in Fernie is easier than you might think. For 116 years The Free Press has been reporting on all of the vital events of Elk Valley families, and copies of all of the papers from 1899 to 1995 are kept on microfilm at the Fernie Heritage Library. The papers from 1996 to present are all available in hard copy, and these records are available to the public whenever the library is open. In the basement of the Free Press office are the original copies of most of the editions dating back to 1899. They have been bound by year, but time has not been kind to them and handling of them more than necessary is discouraged. There is something incredibly special about running your hands over the copy and feeling the raised print. Occasionally you will find an ad that was run upside down; but alas I digress! These papers are the ones we use to find our stories for ‘From The Free Press Vault’, which we run once a month. When the library is closed, and access to the Free Press is not available, visit the BC Archives at www.bcarchives.gov.bc.caor the Church of LDS website at www.familysearch.org to ‘branch’ out beyond the valley!
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Hikers brave 22 km trek up Heiko’s Trail
Hikers enjoyed the beautiful scenery as they climbed up Heiko’s Trail Submitted by Mike McPhee
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he early morning dew was fresh on the vegetation and the sun had yet to make its appearance in the eastern sky. We were at the trailhead of the famed Mountain Lakes, Heiko's Trail, - a 22 km trek that starts behind the three sisters, just off the Hartley Lake Rd. The trail has been on my "list" for a few years and I finally made time for the all day endeavour. With Island Lake guide Rick Emmerson leading the way and Lisa and Blake from Calgary on our team, we set off in the early morning light. The trail starts at an elevation of 4,650 feet and climbs steadily through lush forest.
The first feature encountered is Jumping Waters waterfall. The moss-covered rock and tranquil setting are navigated by a series of ladders and steps that are well built and unique. At one spot you can see the top of the waterfall exiting the side of a cliff - seemingly from nowhere. Several hundred metres up the trail is Bisaro Cave. This geological feature is impressive and worth the hike on its own. It's large, goes back a fair ways and looks to be the perfect Neanderthal habitat... certainly a good place to take shelter from the weather if needed. After more elevation gain, you come to Bisaro Canyon, with the southern face of Bisaro Mountain rising impressively
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above. This unique waterway is made up of a series of waterfalls and naturally eroded bathtubs. More climbing leads into the sub alpine and then some alpine tundra. The wild flowers are truly spectacular and seem to be at their prime on this early August day. Paintbrush, arica, buttercups, fleabane and daisies carpet the ground and look postcard perfect. We make our way up Three Sisters Pass to an elevation of 7,500 feet and had lunch. The trek continues through more alpine wildflowers, a bit of a descent towards Fairy Meadows, then more climbing up to Windy Pass at 7,000 feet. As we come through this last major pass, the dramatic
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Lizard Range is revealed with views all the way to the Steeples, Dibble Glacier and Fisher Peak near Cranbrook. From Windy Pass we headed to Tamarack Ridge, then down through refreshingly cool old growth forest to Island Lake Lodge. An ice-cold beer on the Bear Lodge deck may have been the most delicious of my life and a great reward after nine or so hours on the trail. This trail is incredibly diverse and rivals anything in the Mountain Parks. Heiko Socher and the volunteers that built it should be thanked for creating one of the best planned and built trails in B.C., and for creating a huge asset to Fernie.
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Locals sew their way to a better tomorrow
Locals got together this week to sew sanitary napkins for girls in underprivileged circumstances.
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arlier this week locals joined in the global initiative to help girls in underprivileged circumstances gain access to feminine hygiene products. The Days For Girls sewing event, hosted by Becca Musso and Rachel Cline, invited Fernie residents to help make washable hygiene kits for women in third world countries and low-income women in Canada. “A lot of menstrual related stuff is taboo in places over there {third world countries}, which is really hard for us to understand,” Musso said. The sewing event took place on Monday August 11 at the Christ Church. Musso said they had a lot more participants come out to sew than they had anticipated. But this was not their only event. The Fernie Days for Girls team plans on hosting a sewing event each month.
The initiative relies on donations and helping hands to make menstrual kits that have enough homemade sanitary napkins to last three years. Each kit is made up of one pair of underwear, two moisture barrier shields, eight absorbent tri-fold pads, one washcloth, one-gallon size Ziploc freezer baggie so the girls can wash the reusable pads, one travel-sized bar of soap and an instruction sheet. And Musso said the Fernie project is 100 per cent reliant on donations. Each kit costs around $20 to make. Musso said they are hoping to complete 100 kits by the end of the year. “It sounds like a lot but I think a lot more than that is possible physically,” she said. “It’s a really awesome project, it’s so simple and it really brings people together.” Awareness is another major aspect of the project. Musso said they hope to get more youth involved in the sewing event so that they have the opportunity to open up a conversation about sexual health.
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“I think it’s important for young people to be able to be open about that kind of stuff,” Musso said. “A lot of girls in third world countries end up dropping out of school because they don’t have access to what they need.” She went on to say, “I think that every one of us can sort of connect with that feeling of, ‘What would you do if you didn’t have access to those things?’” In third world countries, a lot of young women resort to using cornhusks and even garbage as a substitute for proper sanitary napkins, Musso said. She added that some women make themselves available to men who have access to proper products, making them more susceptible to becoming a child bride. “We’re talking about children,” Musso said. “It’s not just a three-year package for a girl, it’s really a sustainable solution.” For more information on the project, visit their website at daysforgirls.org
Join us in Downtown Fernie for Sunday Summer Socials & Wednesday Night Concert Series & Fernie Craft Fair The Free Press apologizes for a misprint in our July 3 edition which included outdated information. The details below have been updated.
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Golfers are evolving and so are the courses! W ith the advent of high-performance clubs and balls that travel further and further, golf courses must constantly be adapting to new realities. Thanks to new technologies, golfers now have access to equipment that can improve the power of their swings. The design of clubs is much more forgiving when precision is in short supply, and drives of more than 300 yards have become common. Equipment manufacturers have also revolutionized the golf ball. Depending on the material, compression, and the number of dimples, this small white ball can adapt to the style of the golfer and to different playing conditions. If this technological revolution has contributed to improving the performance of players, golfclub owners have had to adapt their courses in
order to offer new challenges. This has resulted in some holes being lengthened, additional obstacles, more undulating greens, and other modifications to increase the level of difficulty. At the end of the day, elite golfers continue to do well and to enjoy the challenge of the new courses, even if their scores stay at the same level. On the other hand, the game has become a much more difficult challenge for recreational golfers who, without having the most up-to-date equipment, must try and overcome the same obstacles. That said, despite all the technological advances, golf is still a game of strategy, filled with subtleties. A 300-yard drive isn’t worth much, if your next shot ends up in the water or if you miss your famous two-foot putt!
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if they hadn’t missed some drives or some three-foot putts. Some grump about their lack of power, while for others it’s their poor performance on the green that ruins their score card. Every golfer finds it difficult to really master all aspects of their game. The important thing to remember is to play to your strengths and be able to adapt to different situations.
Golfers who don’t have a powerful swing can often compensate with precision. For example, it’s always possible to have a par score with a well-placed approach shot or a long putt. On the other hand, those who can drive long distances often have to rely on luck with their short game or their putter. In the end, all that really counts is the result.
Don’t forget: apart from power and precision, the mental aspect of the game counts for a lot. Golfers who can concentrate despite all kinds of disturbances, and those who can quickly turn the page and get on with their game after missing a shot have a great asset in their bag.
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Forged into Fernie’s history By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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n the second floor of their blacksmith’s workshop in Hosmer, Sandra and David Barrett have painstakingly hung beautiful photos of their works throughout the years. Hanging freely from wires inside frames or encased in glass displays, it becomes clear that Fernie Forge has welded itself into the town’s history. Since the Forge opened in 2004, the Barrett’s pieces created from steel, copper and bronze can be seen at businesses, hotels and churches in Fernie. “We obviously don’t get to keep the things we make,” said Sandra, “so we take photos of everything.” The business was originally founded in Britain in 1893 and was passed along through five generations of blacksmiths to David in 1993. He now shares the business with wife Sandra who spent 17 years as an architectural librarian before getting into this business. According to her, the Forge’s move across the Atlantic was “like fate.” “Like many people, we came to Fernie for skiing and holiday,” said Sandra, “and I would go to the United Church. While I was there, the preacher after service one day recognized me and knew what I did for a living, and he said to me, ‘Why don’t you do what you do over there, over here?” This suggestion was carried along by the provincial sponsorship for skilled workers in rural areas and by the decaying state of blacksmithing workshops in their native land, England. “We figured if we were going to start over and rebuild something, why not really start over in a new country?” said Sandra. So the pair purchased an acreage just outside of the city to recreate a part of the home they’d left behind. “In England, we had a small acreage with a pig and goose and ducks,” said Sandra. “So we wanted to be able to walk to work from our home. And you can’t really do that in Downtown Fernie.” That humble farm feel is well preserved at their Forge location just off Highway 3. A large Paul Bunyon statue
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stands watch over the grounds while a pack of hens and alpacas graze in the distance. Since opening, the Forge has specialized in rails and gates for the majority of its operation. It was only until recently that Sandra’s artistic side began to form in the steel they used and they started creating sculptures and custom pieces. “It’s an ancient craft, but brought up to date,” Sandra says of their work. The photos on the walls depict rails bent and twirled to represent a rushing river, with fish leaping through the steel waves. A five-legged stool that needed extra support from the design of steel twigs that made up its chair back, and many more custom pieces for local businesses. Sandra compares the way that the two of them work, saying, “David measures accurately; I measure with a piece of string. He plans everything out to a precise degree; I’m more organic and refine as I go along.” Naturally, these two different processes have lent themselves well to the two sides of the business. “Basically, we can do whatever people want us to do,” said Sandra. “Or, we make their ideas into reality.” This is where Sandra’s imagination truly shines. “It’s really great to work with people who give us the independence and the trust to create something for them,” said Sandra. It’s something she doesn’t take for granted. “It’s a privilege to create something that’s going to be a part of someone’s life. A lot of our work is functional, so it’s not just an aesthetic; it’s something that’s meant to be used and the materials we make them from are meant to last,” she said. The two annually pass along their knowledge to visitors who come to the Forge as part of the Columbia Basin Culture Tour every
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Teen hosts Fernie running camp
Golf results Submitted by Jill Snell Ladies League
Ladies' Day Results: August 5, 2014 Event: Low Net Putts 0-24: Kathy Jaeb 25-31: Kathy Pachara 32-35: Jan Caufield 36+: Louise Ratelle and Donna Clark Skins: Pat Moore(2), Donna Miller, Eileen Thrun, Kathy Pachara Deuces: Pat Moore Georgia Sear hosts the Elk Valley’s first running camp. By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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his summer, a 16-year-old Londoner successfully hosted her own summer camp in Fernie. Silver medal winner of the London Youth Games, Georgia Sear, brought her strong passion for running to Fernie last week, hosting a four-day running camp. “I love it,” she said after running a relay on the Fernie Secondary Track last Wednesday. “The kids work really
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hard.” Ten children between the ages of eight and 13 came out to run with Sear at her ‘Catch Me If You Can’ running camp last week. “There’s so many more than I thought,” she said. “I want to try and do it every year.” The four-day camp ran from August 5 to August 9, with children participating in relays and sprints. The camp catered to all children, regardless of their fitness level.
Little Critters roll into Fernie’s parks By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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he little wheels of Fernie’s tiniest ‘critters’ were spinning at James White Park last Monday evening. The Fernie Little Critters Criterium Ride is the newest activity from the Fernie Mountain Bike Club (FMBC), meant to promote biking for kids 12 and under. John Shaw, the director for the Fernie Mountain Bike Club, was on hand to cheer on the riders. “Our idea is just to get kids out on bikes and ride for 30-45 minutes,” said Shaw. The critter kids rode the parks’ flat loop for the chance to win prizes, with each completed loop entering their name into a draw. Looking to the future, Shaw hopes to expand the Critters ride. “We’d like to get out more than once a month in the future and also start more community kid rides that appeal to families,” Children cruise at the Little Critters Criterium he said. Ride last Monday. Photo by S. Kucharski After 45 minutes of riding, the kids got to pick from a range of prizes that included Frisbees, bike accessories and water guns.
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Attendance Draw Prize from Park Place: Chris Stocky Attendance Draw Prize from Redstone Resort: Ursula Schroeder KP 0-31 sponsored by Fernie Chiropractic: Marilyn Onofrychuk KP 32+ sponsored by Overwaitea: Marilyn Bruschetta There were 22 ladies that came out to enjoy a great day of golf with newfound friends and golfers. Once again it was a most spectacular day for golf. Thank you to Ray and the grounds crew for all their continued hard work on the course, we are so very thankful for their progress. As always a special thanks goes out to the Ladies' Day sponsors including: Fernie Chiropractic, Freshies, Investia, Overwaitea, Park Place, and The Tipple for their continued support of Tuesday Ladies Golf. As always for our regular Tuesday events, you do not need to play in one of the organized tee times to play in the event or to be eligible for the attendance draws. All you need to do is: have a Tuesday tee time, sign-in, pay for the event in the pro-shop and complete your scoring in the binder located in the ladies locker room. Event winners are determined from the binder details after 9 p.m. on Tuesday nights or when the pro-shop closes (whichever is earlier). Organized tee times for August are 8:30 a.m., 2:57 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. Please feel free to call the pro shop on 250-4237773 to register to play in one of these tee times or set up your own tee time and come out for a great round at the Fernie Golf and Country Club. This month’s Sunday Ladies Golf is on August 24, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. You must be registered in the pro-shop by Friday, August 22 to play. Please call the pro-shop at 250-423-7773 to register. Let's get out and play some golf!
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uly 1st was truly a fantastic and funtastic day of activity to celebrate Canada Day. It was followed by a Sunday of waste bin painting where an array of amazing artists volunteered their time and shared their talents, painting the waste bins that can be seen around town. As usual, I attended many meetings including a Teck Communities of Interest meeting where it was stated that CP Police by Mary Giuliano have issued tickets for illegal trespassing on railway tracks and will continue to monitor this activity. They also announced that Teck has been designated as a best corporate citizen in Canada and is on the list of 100 most sustainable corporations in the world. The demand for steel making coal grows but the market is in surplus right now, and Teck’s focus is on controlling costs by reducing spending by
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August 22, 2014 On August 22, at 11:00 a.m the. council meeting will be one of 11 am many to unveil 100 plaques simultaneously recalling Canada’s first national interment operations and historic injustice. This Ceremony to take place at the site of will be held at Dogwood Park, as that is the location where the the current memorial internment camp was in Fernie. By the Elk River on 5th Avenue A teleconference was held with BCEHS Resource Allocation Unveiling 1 of 100 plaques being Plan to discuss changes made province wide to delivery of placed coast to coast across Canada to services. These changes impact First Responder services in our acknowledge World War I internment camps. community, but Council was adamant that for the “highest level of care that our local first responders are capable of Also seeking photos, diaries and any other providing, we intend to retain the existing FFR emergency information pertaining to the Morrissey medical response protocol and not downgrade the response Internment Camp (1915-1918.) Even small mode to match the new RAP.” BCAS ambulance service in pieces of information can be very useful! Fernie provides two ambulances 24/7, year round. Ambulance #1 is called the Day Station Car and is capable of responses Contact sarah_beaulieu@sfu.ca within 90 seconds of the initial time of a call. Ambulance #2 is for more information. called the Day Pager Car and is capable of responses within 15 minutes of the initial call time. Based on RAP changes, there will be longer waiting times for emergency responses. Urban Systems provided council with the Development Cost Charge Updates they are currently working on. Council approved a motion to amend the bylaw by adding DCC’s to be paid at issuance of building permit. Vendor hours of operation and AND RECEIVE A WAGE SUBSIDY sitting were discussed and a motion to change hours and placement The School Works program • Small businesses, was defeated until a task force is provides an $8/hr student non-profit, First Nation or organized to study this issue. wage subsidy during the public organizations may Council can make motions to school year. apply. allow for event assistance, whereas • Co-op and Practicum staff cannot. If assistance is required, student hours eligible. the proper process is to get on the agenda and provide information to council so a decision can be made. For more information: Long-time museum curator 1.877.489.2687 ext. 3584 or Application forms available Mike Pennock has retired. schoolworks@cbt.org. online August 13, 2014. Congratulations Mike and sincere thanks for all of your contributions. The Museum and Connect with us Miners Walk wouldn’t have been cbt.org/schoolworks accomplished without you. Your generosity of time, knowledge and energy towards individuals and cbt.org/schoolworks organizations in this town as well as the many visitors will never be forgotten.
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five per cent so as to be ready when price rebounds. A CP spokesperson said that 10 per cent of CP revenue comes from the five mines in this valley. Canada Transportation Act mandates CP to transport dangerous goods, but if an incident happens, CP is liable. The College of the Rockies manager said that childcare programs will be offered at the Fernie Campus and can lead to a licence. CBT Community Directed Funds have three proposals but none of them fit all of the criteria set out in this committee. The Guinness World Record for a yoga line wasn’t achieved, however the organizers did put on an event that had music, fire dancing, children’s games and yoga learning opportunities in addition to the yoga line. The city has taken traffic counts of both 13th and Mt. McLean Rd. and “Current CP train counts are now closing in on 20 trains per day which is on the high end of range of trains volumes per day”. It is still considered to fall short of achieving any of the warrants for adding gates but council will continue to pursue.
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Sparwood author releases novel for the birds Public Library last Thursday evening for the launch of her first novel The Liar Birds. Avid readers gathered to hear Davy recite a chapter from the book, to ask questions about her writing process and to get their hands on an autographed copy. Readers were immediately intrigued by the Author Shirley Davy describes her new book The Liar Birds as something that “really holds your attention.” Photo by S. Kucharski title The Liar Birds. Davy explained that, one day, the By Sarah Kucharski thought of the Free Press Staff lyrebird—an Australian ground-dwelling bird notable for its mimicry of human I’m going to sell out before the day sounds—popped into her head. is even over,” chuckled Shirley Davy, “I played around with the idea of the lovingly turning the pages of her lyrebird and wrote it down in my notes newly published novel. because it just struck me so poignantly,” The local author was at the Sparwood said Davy. “Until, eventually, it became
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The Liar Birds.” Now, the title alludes to the deception and manipulation of Davy’s female characters, as women in both England and Australia are often colloquially referred to as ‘birds.’ The plot of the book is set in the 17th Century and sees the protagonist, Albert, the orphaned son of a doctor, travel the world and escape danger along the way. Murder, near-incestuous affairs, unrequited love and the pull of family all plague Albert as he moves from Italy to England to Australia to Egypt and back again. “It’s definitely a book that holds your attention,” said Davy. In its beginning stages, the book was originally meant to grab the attention of children. Davy said, “I had originally written The Liar Birds as a children’s book, but it quickly took on a life of its own and became something that was definitely not for children.” Written longhand over the course of several years, Davy explained that “the words just flowed” and wouldn’t stop pouring out.
“I felt more connected to the words, writing them out with a pen and paper versus with a computer,” said Davy. Growing up, Davy had always felt the need to express herself on paper, dabbling in poetry when she was younger before moving onto paintings and now, a novel. Davy already has the sequel to The Liar Birds completed, with ideas in the works to make the two a full-fledged trilogy. “I’ve had so much fun weaving together history and fiction that I feel like this needs to become a series,” said Davy. As a historical novel, Davy had spent many years researching books, reaching out to museums and conducting a lot of fact checking on the time period she was writing about. “I wanted to make sure that what I was writing was really accurate,” she said. Davy’s dedication to accuracy also led her to include a bit of Sparwood in her novel. The family names of Berdusco, Bellina and Tombosso all appear during the novel’s chapters in Italy and are named after real-life Italian families who live in Sparwood. The book is now available for purchase on Amazon.
Candice Sand brings her pop beat to Fernie By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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Candice Sand will be making her way to Fernie on August 23 to promote her new album.
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andice Sand will try to shift local’s focus from Indie music to pop music as she makes her way to The Loaf on Saturday August 23 to promote the release of her new album Against Concrete Walls. The Torontonian released her album on July 29, describing her sound as commercial pop with hints of R&B. “It also has a lot of positive messages about life, and life being beautiful and appreciating the moment,” Sand said. Her Canada-wide three-week tour began in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on August 11 and will be finishing up on August 30 in Melville, Saskatchewan. Singing in Golden, Fernie, Kelowna, Penticton and Vancouver, Sand said she’s looking forward to traveling throughout our mountainous province. “It’s going to be a ton of fun, I have no doubts,” she said. “I think B.C.’s amazing, it’s beautiful. I like to call B.C. the ‘Miss Congeniality’ of provinces because everybody likes B.C.” Although the Ontarian has never been to Fernie, she said she’s looking forward to promoting her music in a town that is supportive of live music. “I hear the community is very friendly and I’m always drawn to that because I’m from a town of 5000 people and I’m used to that nice, home feeling,” she said. “I’m so excited.”
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2nd Avenue, Sparwood, Opportunities is seeking quotes for snow removal for the upcoming season. Those interested should provide an hourly quote for snow removal and sanding of the parking lot. Rockies Law Corporation has an immediate opening for a For more information please contact in the Legal Assistant or experienced Real Estate Conveyancer Deborah Friesen at 250-425-2292 or documents, email Fernie office. Responsibilities include preparation of legal file management and administration. The ideal candidate will possess lilacterrace@telus.net excellent computer, communication and organizational skills. We offer excellent remuneration, a positive and progressive work environment, and a personal-yet-professional atmosphere. We believe in giving staff the tools they need to get the job done, the autonomy they deserve as professionals, and the ability to make a difference to the community which we serve. Please apply in confidence to info@rockieslaw.com.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Rockies Law Corporation has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant or experienced Real Estate Conveyancer in the Fernie office. Responsibilities include preparation of legal documents, file management and administration. The ideal candidate will possess excellent computer, communication and organizational skills. We offer excellent remuneration, a positive and progressive work environment, and a personal-yet-professional atmosphere. We believe in giving staff the tools they need to get the job done, the autonomy they deserve as professionals, the ability to make a difference Joy Global is and hiring in Sparwood, BC to the community which we serve. We are currently looking for a Please apply in confidence to info@rockieslaw.com.
Unearth Your Potential Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic for our Sparwood region.
The shift for this position is 7 days on and 7 days off rotation. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive benefits and compensation package. Please visit careers.joyglobal.com to apply or contact the recruiting team directly at carol.bautista@joyglobal.com with an updated resume.
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Global hiring in Sparwood, BC Joy Joy Global is anisequal opportunity employer.
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
We are looking to ďŹ ll the position for a Mechanical Designer Technologist with 1-5 years of experience. The position will focus on signiďŹ cant 2D & 3D drafting, drawing detailing and design work. A detailed description for the position can by accessed at: http://www.iodesign.ca/designer.html
Butchers Wanted TARZWELL FARMS IN CRESTON, BC Looking for butchers to harvest animals in a government inspected red meat facility. Experience slaughtering and valid FAC required. E-mail tarzwell@shaw.ca or phone 250 428-4316 for more information or to submit resume.
To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@iodesign.ca. This job posting closes on August 19, 2014
Sparwood Area Maintenance Person required. Suitable for retiree or shiftworker. email trmac39@gmail.com
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FIVE Full Time, Permanent Housekeeping Room Attendants required by 611017 BC Ltd DBA Holiday Inn Express in Golden-Kicking Horse, BC Compensation: $14.00 hourly, 40 hours per week Education: High School Experience in related field an asset; Job Duties: Make beds, clean/disinfect bathroom/fixtures, Stock linen closet and supplies area, Vacuum carpets and mop floors. Wash windows, pick up debris and remove trash from units, Provide information on facilities and handle complaints. Location: Mail- PO Box 1462, 1120 14th St, Golden, BC V0A 1HO E-mail: gm@hiexgolden.com Fax: 1-250-344-4665
CERTIFIED BOOM TRUCK OPERATORS WANTED * Union Environment * Possible employment in heavy construction and pipeline industries * Must be willing to work out of town and in camp. * Minimum 5 years experience Please include photocopy of certification, current resume and current abstract. Send your response to: PO Box 95045, Kingsgate Vancouver BC V5T 4T8
ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.
NELSON’S Glass Ltd., located in the sunny North Okanagan Valley, is looking for a full time ticketed auto glass installer. Drivers license is required and glazing experience is an asset. Email inquiries/resume to nelsonsglass@telus.net
PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026, send resume: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com
Help Wanted - Cook/Baker for Senior Citizens Centre; five days per week 9:00am to 2:00pm. Duties include baking and running a lunch counter. Wages to be discussed at interview. Interested applicants email resume to: jbooth2@telus.net or mail to Box 567 Fernie V0B1M0
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ONLINE AUCTIONS: Heavy & Recreational Equipment - Terex Dozer, Chris Craft Boat, Modified E-Tec Skidoo, Customized Sled Trailer, Gang Plank Edger, Motorbike & Glorious BC Mountain Ranch. www.mcdougallauction.com. 1(800)263-4193 PV#319916
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
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An outstanding corporate culture where you become part of the Kal Tire family. A complete comprehensive and purposeful training program. A very competitive salary. A benefits program including extended health, dental, long-term disability, employee assistance program and life insurance. t A strong and growing brand with over 240 locations servicing both retail and commercial customers across Canada. t Exposure to the newest tools and technology in automotive. t Work hard, Play hard mentality - you WILL be rewarded.
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t You bring 2+ years of direct sales experience and are confident in the customer service industry. t You have the ability to excel in a demanding environment that includes moving constantly throughout your shift. t You bring experience in taking an active approach to accident prevention and environmental protection. t Adheres to policies to ensure safety and environmentally responsible workplace. t Strong communication and relationship-building skills. t Dedicated to learning through hands-on training and development. t Previous knowledge and experience in retail and/or the automotive industry. t Previous management experience servicing local and neighboring markets also an asset.
Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Service Advisor opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume to craig_hanzel@kaltire.com indicating Service Advisor in the subject line or in person to: 601 Sparwood Drive, Sparwood. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted. For current career opportunities please visit kaltire.com/careers
A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)
Red Seal Certified Automotive Technician
Apply in person at Fernie Chrysler at 802 Highway #3 or email resumes to jessicabaker@ferniechrysler.com
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Elk Valley Dolphin Swim Club
Industry competive wages, benefit package and exciting friendly atmosphere. Chrysler training preferred by not mandatory.
Now Hiring Swim Coaches Looking for experienced coaches or people interested in becoming a swim coach. For further information please contact Marie Cosens at 250-529-7615. Please send resumes to: Box 2128, Fernie BC, V0B 1M0 or email it to info@elkvalleydolphinswimclub.com
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SERVICE ADVISOR Kal Tire is a Canadian company that was founded in 1953 and has grown to become Canada’s largest independent tire dealer. Based in Vernon, BC, Kal Tire has flourished by focusing on customer service and teamwork. Kal Tire’s key differentiator is its 5000+ Kal Tire team members who are committed to exceeding the customer’s expectations with the best technical skills, quality products, competitive prices and exceptional service available anywhere. We are currently seeking a Service Advisor to join our Sparwood location. We are looking for relentless problem solvers who not only have strong technical skills, but who are also good communicators and thrive in the service industry.Â
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741B 2nd Ave., 741 2nd Ave., Fernie Fernie
WELCOMES YOU Sunday Meeting
Morning Services
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Corps Officers: .. Majors James & Gwen Hagglund
Fernie Office 250-423-4661 Fx 250-423-4668
KNOX UNITED UNITEd CHURCH 201 2nd Avenue, Fernie
Informal Sunday Gatherings 2nd & 4th Sundays @10 am May, June, July, August 250-423-6010 www.elkvalleyunited.com email: KnoxUCFernie@outlook.com YOU ARE WELCOME AT KNOX!
(formerly Fernie Baptist Church)
1622 10th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-4112 www.mountainsidechurch.ca
Sunday Services
10:00 am in Fernie 6:00 pm Sparwood Campus gathering Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH Centennial Square, Sparwood
YOU ARE INVITED! Mass Times: Saturdays: St. Michael’s ~ 7:00 pm Sundays: St. Michael’s ~ 11:00 am St. Bernard’s Mission, Elkford ~ 4:00 pm Thursdays: St. Michael’s ~ 6:30 pm Fridays: Lilac Terrrace ~ 11:00 am Confessions: Following each mass, or by appointment. Pastor: Father Bart Van Roijen 250-425-6444
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 691 4th Avenue, Fernie Sunday Worship...1:30 pm Pastor Fraser Coltman
cell 250-417-5016
Pastor David Morton cell 250-417-5017 or 1-866-426-7564
SPARwOOd CHRISTIAN SPARWOOD CENTRE 436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0
TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME
Sunday Worship & Children’s Ministry ...10:30 am Wed; Fellowship & Bible Study...7 pm Friday Youth Group...7 pm Office 250-423-4114 Res. 250-423-4102
HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie
Parish Office 250-423-6127 Masses:
Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment Father Bart Van Roijen
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-6517
250-425-7787 Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) Services: Sunday 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm Everyone Welcome Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell
Christ Church Anglican Fernie
Sunday Service
8:30 am BCP
Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS Wednesday Service
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SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finnigan’s Storage. 250423-3308 or 250-423-4207.
2012, 650 Kawasaki Brute Force Quad 50 hrs on Quad $8000. 2012 Beachcomber 6-person hot tub $5000 OBO. . Call 250-425-0053. A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS steel buildings. “steel overstock sale!� 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca
Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.
Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks FOR SALE BY OWNER move in ready 1970 Newly renovated mobile home 3 bedroom Large kitchen, dining room, family room & separate laundry room. Snow roof & newer vinyl windows. Ski Hill Mountain Views Includes 4 appliances. Located in F.M.H.P Call 250-423-3340 for info & viewing times.
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Homes for Rent Furnished and Unfurnished Properties for rent in Sparwood and Elkford Contact Tammie Davy with Custom Real Estate and Property Management at 250-425-2968 or log on to www.elkvalleylistings.ca for more information.
2 & 3 Bdrm- $850 (& up)- month
Walking Distance to Mall
Includes heat, lights, & hot water
250-865-2722
250-865-2722 Elkford - Furnished 2 bdrm condo, 2 full bathrooms, 3 appliances, nice view & balcony. Covered parking, quiet building, for only responsible people. No pets. Available immed. $900 per month + DD includes all utilities. Call 403-938-6779.
Sparwood, B.C.
PINEWAY COURT Apartment Units • Affordable • Hot water included
Contact Manager - 778-518-2253 or view at www.glprental.com
• Your new home!
Misc. for Sale
1 Bdrm:$775 (& up)-month
SPARWOOD - FOR RENT Mobile home - all appliances. $900/month Call Joe 250-425-5387
World’s Finest FISHING BOATS
Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com
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30’s Wedgewood China set, 55 pc. 8 place setting, like new $250. Fly Tying Kit, very complete, $220. Good selection Porcelain Dolls $15 - $35 ea. Sale on Gibson Guitars – 1970’s era – 20% off. J50 was $2500 now $1900, Southern Jumbo was $2900 now $2400. MK35 Gibson was $1500 now $1200. Gibson J40 – was $1700 – now $1460. Selection of Golf Clubs & Bags, singles or sets. All Bikes 25% off. Variety of Fridges $200 to $425. 9 Dr. Dresser wood $149. 10 Dr. Dresser wood $125. Electric Lawnmower 1 yr old $99. Honda Brush Cutter $249. 1973 Cadillac Coupe De Ville Collectors plates. Must be seen 15K. ’93 Jaguar XJ6 $3500 – 125000 mi. 91 Cadillac 4 Dr Deville 120,000 mi - $3200. 1993 Ford F150 ½ ton, runs good 130,000 mi $3200 crew cab. 1980 Ford cube van $2900. Set of Water Skis Wetline USA $75. Fitness Club Exercise Bike, new was $249, now $199. Various washers, dryers, ranges $125 - $249. Lots of musical instruments and accessories. Come and have a look!
Well kept 2 bedroom Condo for rent in Sparwood Heights Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, storage area, use of exercise room & sauna. No Smoking, No Pets. Available August 1st $950 Furnished Heat included Call 250-423-3598 or 250-423-1224
Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com
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2 Bedroom Condo Sparwood Heights Fully furnished $1200 or unfurnished $1000 a month including utilities. Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin At 250-425-7711 References required
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SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448 primeprop@mymts.net
Fernie Exchange New & Used & Pawnbrokers
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peaceful Elkford
Comfortable apartment units
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PineCrest Apartments Sparwood BC 1 bedroom apartments newly renovated, furnished and unfurnished available immediately starting at $800/month
• Close to downtown
Elkford: End unit townhouse, three bedroom, one and half bath, all wood flooring & tiles. Big fenced backyard, carport. Available immediately. $1100. plus damage deposit. Phone 403-938-6779
lindsay@sparwoodrealestate.ca
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Furnished & unfurnished properties available for rent in Sparwood & Elkford. Call Lindsay 250-425-1180 or
Spacious NEW apartments
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Wildlife Corner
Submitted by Kathy Murray Wildsafe B.C. Community Coordinator
Fernie Black bear sightings reported by mountain bikers by Pete’s Bench at the top of Mushroom Head trail in Mt Fernie Provincial Park. Cougar sightings reported by mountain bikers on Dem Bones trail in Mt. Fernie Provincial Park and Kush trail in upper Ridgemont.
Lake road and C a i t h n e s s Mobile Home Park. Bears were attracted by chicken coops, unsecured garbage and berries. Bears, like people, will choose the path of least resistance to get to a food source. Be prepared and expect to encounter bears on trails, roadsides, by berry bushes and near other natural and non-natural food sources.
To learn more about preventing human/wildlife conflict visit www.wildsafebc.com
Cougar Safety Tips
South Country Black and grizzly bear sightings reported on Tie
if young children are involved. In all cases you must fight back as cougar attacks are always predatory and the cougar sees you as a meal. Use rocks, sticks or whatever you have at hand to protect yourself. If you see a cougar that is watching you, maintain eye contact with the cougar and speak to it in a loud firm voice. Reinforce the fact that you are a human and not an easy target. Back out of the area and seek assistance or shelter. Call the Conservation Officer Service reporting line (1-877-952-7277) to report the incident.
Attacks by cougars are rare but can be fatal, especially
Joy Global donates to College of the Rockies Lilac Terrace expansion recieves funding Submitted by Darryl Schmidt College of the Rockies External Communications Coordinator
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n July 31, the Ministry of Advanced Education announced they would be giving $164,000 in additional funding for the College of the Rockies foundation and apprenticeship welding programs. On August 1, East
Steve Droste, Regional Manager, Western Canada for Joy Global, presents a $5,000 donation to the Lilac Terrace expansion to Lilac Terrace residents Frances Fedorek (left) and Marilyn Dean (right). Submitted photo
Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett stopped by the college’s welding shop with college President and CEO David Walls to see how the funds will be utilized. An additional 16 welder foundation seats and 16 welder apprenticeship seats will be made available as a result of the new funding.
East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett joined College President and CEO David Walls to see how the College of the Rockies funding will be used. Submitted photo
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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of August 17 to 23, 2014
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: VIRGO, LIBRA, AND SCORPIO.
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
You think about selling or buying a property. You find housing that is less costly, which considerably improves the entire family’s quality of life.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
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BRAIN GAMES ACROSS
CROSSWORDS
You take the time to spoil yourself and perhaps envisage buying a new car as well. You respond to a request for help, which requires you to do a lot more travelling than usual.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)
By making a few calculations you may realize that you can afford your ambitions. You find the necessary funds to realize one of your biggest dreams.
CANCER (June 22 - July 22)
You may feel a little discouraged by the scale of the job at hand. But as you progress, you realize that you have the makings of a winner.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Take a step back in order to gain a better perspective on a situation. On a professional level, allow yourself to hope for something closer to your convictions.
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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Your vacation is barely over but you’re already thinking about your next trip with a group of friends. You might have to organize a meeting at the office which gathers together a lot of people.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
You feel a sudden urge for advancement, especially on an intellectual level. This spontaneous inclination leads you to consider undertaking a new career.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
After a short period of reflection, you make some important decisions regarding your personal or professional future. A business trip could be organized fairly quickly.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
The ideal compromise does not always exist, especially when there are several people involved. You need to use your imagination to create more harmony around you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
A series of small successes is sure to enhance your self-esteem. This is also what gives you the credibility to promote a project that is dear to your heart.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
You set up a home office that is extremely functional and where you are inspired to work. Your management talents are beginning to surface and you make plans to start your own business.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
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HOW TO PLAY : Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
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Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.
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