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tentative deal has been sought to end the monthslong B.C. school strike. Teachers could put it to a vote on Thursday and classrooms may be filled as early as next week. The deal was initialed by the B.C. Teachers Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers Association and announced Tuesday morning after four days of marathon talks and negotiations between the two parties. Vince Ready, mediator for the two groups, did not release any further information describing the deal, as details were still being finalized on Tuesday. Upon finalization, B.C. teachers will still have to put the strike’s end to a vote. According to BCTF spokesperson Nancy Knickerbocker
via Twitter, that vote could go down as early as Thursday. Students have already missed two weeks of the school year, and although this turn of events indicates classrooms will open their doors, a lot of work still has to be done. Schools were left vacant during the strike and will require maintenance and cleaning, while schedules to assist students unable to attend summer school need to be drawn up. Teacher’s themselves will also need time to prepare for classes to finally welcome students back. Prior to talks, other provincial unions provided financial assistance to B.C. teachers during the standoff with the government. Last Wednesday, ten unions banded together to provide financial support to the province’s striking teachers through loans and funding totaling $8.5 million.
The majority of that money comes from nine unions that funded $8 million worth of interest-free loans for the teachers. Jim Sinclair, B.C. Federation of Labour president, said that the loan would act as a safeguard for the teachers, against government financial undermining. The list of contributors include the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, Unifor National, the Hospital Employees Union, United Steelworkers, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, the Health Sciences Association and the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators. On that same day, the BC Nurse’s Union (BCNU) announced that they were providing B.C.’s teachers with $500,000 “to help defend public
education.” BCNU president Gayle Duteil said the decision to “[stand] up for public education” was unanimous from the union’s members. “With this funding, nurses are standing in solidarity with teachers,” Duteil said in a press release. “We know some teachers are struggling to pay their bills and feed their children. I, and the BCNU executive, believe this is the right thing to do.” The simultaneous funds came in on the same day that the B.C. Teacher’s Federation put the proposal to settle the dispute through binding arbitration to vote. B.C. teachers voted overwhelmingly in favour of binding arbitration, with 99.4 per cent saying ‘yes’ despite the government’s two prior rejections of the proposal.
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Fernie fire department gears up for winter By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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inter is approaching quicker than expected, with snow already forming on the mountaintops last week. With temperatures cooling, the City of Fernie Fire Department is gearing up for another winter season, where car extractions from river to shore are the norm. This year, the City of Fernie purchased four ice rescue suits and a Holmatro Combi Tool (combination of jaws of life and cutters) for the local fire department. The combined price of the tool and suits was around $11,000, training officer Brendan Morgan said. “With the winter season coming, we’ve had all our firefighters trained in ice rescue,” Morgan noted. “What we’ve got now is ice rescue suits.” The suits, which can be put on and removed in less than 30 seconds, will protect fire fighters from frigid ice temperatures. Morgan noted that each year the fire department receives reports of two-three cars going into the river during the winter months. He added, “I’d say we [deal with] around 60 to 70 motor vehicle accidents a year. At least 75 per cent of those people don’t have winter tires.” “Because of the increase in motor vehicle accidents and some of those happening simultaneously because of road conditions, we bought an extra tool that’s a combination of
cutters and Jaws of Life all in one.” The Holmatro Combi Tool will allow firefighters to pry open doors and cut off roofs when passengers need to be extracted from their vehicle. Fire department officials are advising locals and visitors to ensure they are using winter tires as the weather cools in the Elk Valley.
Trainee Dustin St. Jean, left, models one of the new ice rescue suits, while Training Officer Brendan Morgan holds the Fire Department’s new Holmatro Combi Tool. Photo by K. Dingman
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Sparwood hosts superwalk for a super cause By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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Many families showed up to support organizer Terry Hume at the Parkinson’s SuperWalk in Sparwood. Photos by S. Kucharski
“The centre is also hosting a silent auction in conjunction with the walk,” said Hume. The walk itself provided two routes for participants, a long walk around the entirety of the district of Sparwood and a shorter one consisting of a few blocks from the drop-in centre to the Sparwood Public Library located just down the road. This walk, Hume said, is for participants who have difficulty with movement. Funds gathered from the walk will be used to support critical research and assist approximately 11,000 individuals living with Parkinson’s in British Columbia.
he Sparwood Senior DropIn Centre hosted its second annual walk for Parkinson’s disease last Saturday morning. Many families and participants showed up in support of raising funds for this devastating disease. Parkinson’s is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, causing those afflicted by it to lose control of motor systems as well as speech, cognition, mood and behaviour. Parkinson’s has no single known cause. Participants of all ages took part in the walk with families, children and even pets coming out to support the people in their lives suffering from Parkinson’s. The disease affects organizer Terry Hume. Several This week’s feature: participants bore Everthing that... stickers on their green participation shirts saying, “I’m walking for Terry.”
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“Everybody here, I would assume, has a connection to someone who has suffered from this disease,” said Mark Van Camp, Parker’s father. “It’s gone through our family and many other families. “Last week a friend lost her brother to cancer. We’re all out here to support someone, to run in the memory of someone, and that’s much appreciated.” “Our family has been personally affected by cancer,” his wife, Ginny, agreed. One of her other daughters organizes the Terry Fox Run in Calgary, while another daughter runs the race every year in Victoria in memory of her late high school Even Fernie’s youngest athletes came out for the Terry friend. Fox Run last Sunday. Photo by S. Kucharski Locals walked, jogged, sprinted or biked across this year’s course, with 5 km By Sarah Kucharski and 10 km route options for participants. Free Press Staff The first family to complete a route, the Dillon’s, earts raced as Fernie runners continued were cheered across the finish line. “This is our first time doing it, but we decided the legacy set down by Canadian hero to make it a family event. It’s a great cause and Terry Fox, carrying on his hope to find a I think it’s important to let them [her children] cure for cancer. With every heartbeat and every step, locals know why we’re doing it,” said Kate Dillon. who turned out for the annual Terry Fox Run on Along with her husband, Graeme, Dillon’s son Sunday morning — starting at the Fernie Aquatic Joe, 6, and twins Sam and Grace, 3, completed Centre — were reminded of Fox’s sacrifice and the family run. Jennifer Parker is already looking to the future his dream of raising funds for cancer research. It was a day to remember family and friends and is in search of volunteers to help assist with the run next year. For more details on this year’s afflicted with different forms of cancer. Jennifer Parker, the organizer of the event for event and future runs, contact Jennifer Parker at the last few years, lost a family friend to sarcoma jennifercparker@hotmail.com when they were just two years out of high school.
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RDEK officials approve IH officials visit Lilac Terrace donation Fernie By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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t has been an eventful last two weeks for the Lilac Terrace expansion project. Following a plea to Sparwood City Council to assist them in bridging money and providing an assurance letter, regarding the Terrace’s finances, to B.C. Housing, the RDEK Board of Directors has swooped in to provide the project with the money they need. “It truly is an honour, on behalf of Area A Residents, to be able to donate to Lilac Terrace,” said Mike Sosnowski, Electoral Area A director as he presented the $200,000 cheque to Lilac Terrace Monday morning. “Looking after our seniors has to be a priority,” Sosnowski said in a press release. “Many Area A residents have lived in Lilac Terrace and I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with other funding sources to see this project move ahead.” The funding was taken from the Electoral Area A Discretionary Grant in Aid account and the Electoral Area A portion of the Mine Tax Sharing Funds, and will be spread out over five years, with a $40,000 contribution each year. “This is wonderful news for us,” said Deborah Friesen, Lilac Terrace administrator, of the donation. “This money is specifically going towards the community rooms for palliative respite care,” she explained. The community rooms are just one part of the Lilac Terrace renovation, which also includes adding new apartments to the building and updates to the kitchen area.
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The tenders for the final building costs of the expansion, which were expected to close on September 9, was moved to September 16, Friesen confirmed last Wednesday. This delay has also pushed forward their deadline to send a letter to B.C. Housing confirming the Terrace has its funds — a sum of $400,000 — lined up. “When the tenders were extended, that deadline was also extended [by B.C. Housing],” said Friesen. In light of the Area A donation, Friesen is confident in the future of the project. “Pending final commitment with B.C. Housing, things will be moving forward,” assured Friesen, “and they certainly look a lot better than they [did] two weeks ago,” she said with a smile.
Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski (back row, second from left) presents a cheque to Lilac Terrace Administrator Deborah Friesen (back row, second from right) for the expansion project. Photo by S. Kucharski
By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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ast Thursday, Interior Health (IH) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Robert Halpenny and Board Chair Norman Embree met with Elk Valley Hospital officials as a part of their annual IH visit. “There’s many reasons for the visit,” Halpenny explained. “Number one is to meet with our staff [and] find out what their issues are [and] how things are working.” Halpenny said they also meet with the physicians and local elected officials to discuss any current issues — one of those issues being transportation. In the Elk Valley in particular, one of IH’s main concerns is making sure patients are transferred to the correct facility at the proper time. Halpenny added that having an understanding of transportation issues helps them get a real understanding of rural health care. “[We also] talk about ways to improve communications with physicians through telehealth and telemedicine.” Halpenny stressed the importance of both telehealth and telemedicine — the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance health care. During the tour, Halpenny also said he welcomed three new nurses to IH. He noted that in previous years, both Sparwood and Elkford’s facilities did not have a full staff of physicians. They now, however, have stabilized primary care. “That’s been a huge benefit for the patients in the valley,” Halpenny said. Commending the three newly appointed nurses he added, “Here are these three young people that are just going to be a terrific advantage to the community. I’m not so sure, in rural communities, people recognize how good the health services are. They have access to community services and primary care that, in lots of places, is better than larger city centres.”
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By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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he City of Fernie has adopted the growing trend of a free Wi-Fi downtown that, in the last several years, has helped businesses, visitors and residents in cities throughout the country.
During the September 8 council meeting, council approved a partnering agreement between the City of Fernie and Shaw Cablesystems Limited. The agreement entails free Wi-Fi in the downtown area and public facilities for a fiveyear term. Mayor Mary Giuliano noted, “This is really good news for Fernie.”
“Silver Springs Stewardship Solutions” Meet at the parking area at the base of Silver Springs, on the BC Hydro right of way.
10am: Take a hike at Silver Springs lakes and learn about the areas unique geology, ecology and recreational values. Learn the results of the ERA on-site and online surveys that will shape a stewardship plan for the area. “Forests & Fish Interpretive Trail, Mt Fernie Prov. Park” Meet at the day use parking lot.
4pm: Unveiling of this community education trail that reveals how healthy forests foster healthy fish. Refreshments to follow unveiling.
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Meet at the entrance to the Cottonwood Trail in Morrissey.
2pm: Riparian Ramble at Ancient Morrissey Cottonwoods. ERA reveals the report to residents on river health using valley bottom assessment as the first measurement. How is the Elk River watershed doing?
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1. Give full attention. Show interest and respect and never act bored. 2. Match their tempo. Don’t rush, be afraid of silences, or interrogate. 3. Reflect back feelings. Showing empathy conveys support and concern. 4. Paraphrase what is said. They will know you are trying to understand. 5. Ask to learn more. Be curious to know where they are coming from. 6. Encourage full expression. Avoid questions that can be answered ‘yes’ or ‘no 7. Avoid blaming. Don’t preach on what they ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t’ do. 8. Avoid detracting comments. Don’t dismiss or minimize their problems. 9. Respect personal space. Don’t force intimacy. 10. Validate acts of strength and resilience.
Adapted from Jean Peterson writing in Reclaiming Children and Youth (2003). Survivor’s pride is from Steven Wolin & Sybil Wolin (1993), The Resilient Self.
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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, September 18, 2014
Columbia Basin Trust gives $2 million in grants By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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rojects aimed at helping youth, resolving social issues and providing environmental advancements will benefit from the trio of programs the Columbia Basin Trust has set up and backed with $2 million in grant money. “We are pleased to make nearly $2 million available to support community projects that will benefit our youth, improve social well-being or enhance our environment,” said Lisa Kilpatrick, Senior Manager of the Columbia Basin Trust in a press release from September 8. The Youth Grants program will help fund youth leadership, engagement, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for youth aged 12-29. The Columbia Basin Trust focuses on environmental issues with the Environmental Grants program, which promotes projects that advance environmental wellbeing in terms of ecosystems, climate or environmental education. Projects that impact the social well-being of residents and address social issues in communities can benefit from the Social Grants program. For more information or to apply to any of the programs, visit cbt.org. Deadlines differ per program (Youth: Oct. 15; Environmental: Oct. 22; Social: Oct. 29).
Columbia Basin Trust donated $2 million to youth community projects. Submitted photo
Animal hospital closes its doors By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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fter only a year and a half of service, the Fernie Country Animal Hospital has officially closed their doors. The animal hospital was the sister facility of Eureka’s Country Animal Hospital in Montana. After a year and a half of travelling to Fernie to operate the hospital three days a week, the owners were forced to shut down the hospital due to issues with Canadian Immigration. Co-owner Debbie Marion however, stressed that she did not want to place blame on immigration officials. “They’re doing their jobs, I’m not mad at them,” she noted. “They’re working within the law.” Marion also admitted that accumulated business was difficult in the remote, mountainous area, where several residents would travel elsewhere for their animal care. “When you take a small population and they all go somewhere [else], it’s hard to have a business,” she added. “There’s just not enough business there.” Travelling from Eureka to Fernie three times a week also became a challenge for owner and veterinarian Dr. David Marion, his wife Debbie said adding, “It’s very hard to own a business from afar.” In total, the Eureka Country Animal Hospital owners have been travelling and working in Fernie for five and a half years. The Marion’s will continue to operate their animal hospital in Eureka, and have invited Canadians to continue to utilize their services in the United States.
Task force set to assemble By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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ebates over mobile street vendors took the city by storm this summer, as residents and the City of Fernie attempted to solve downtown restaurants grievances without limiting food trucks services. Many issues were discussed including fair business competition, mobile street vendors hours of operation, public intoxication and limited public facilities [washrooms].
As September drew nearer, council decided the mobile street vendors debate needed to be delegated to a task force consisting of mortar brick restaurant owners, mobile street vendors, city councillors and residents alike. During the September 8 council meeting, the city agreed to begin recruiting Fernie locals for the Mobile Street Vendors Task Force. The city hopes to have task force members appointed by mid-October, and for appointed members to start meeting regularly in October and November.
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The City of Fernie is expecting to get the ground penetrating radar (GPR) results back from suspected gravesites very soon. GPR was used to assess the site known as the Stork Cemetery, located behind several houses off of Ridgemont Drive. I myself have visited the site, and it is very obvious that there are human remains on this land. What’s not clear is why locals continue to encroach on the land. There is yard waste and even buried animals in this area that was deemed a heritage site in 1979. This means that the land is protected under the Heritage Act, which forbids anyone from altering the land in any way. I am optimistic that with the GPR results coming forward, further steps will be taken to ensure this land is properly preserved and recognized as a historic burial ground. The heritage site is just one spot where people were laid to rest in Fernie. Hundreds of buried individuals have gone missing, and I’m glad the city has finally stepped up to do something about this. I think it’s important for the people of Fernie to respect their heritage, and to treat gravesites as sanctuaries rather than dumping grounds. Just because these people are dead and gone, doesn’t mean that their heritage doesn’t live on. One of the gravestones located off Ridgemont Drive is Doris Stork’s, the former mayor of Fernie’s daughter. There is a legacy and a history hiding within these buried grounds and it’s a history Fernie needs to restore. Bodies initially went missing when developers began building an elementary school four decades ago. Remains were found multiple times, but the building of the school continued, with gravestones being pushed aside like rubble. After that, the land was sold to a private developer and again, remains were found. This is clearly an issue that should have been resolved decades ago, and it seems odd to me that it took this long to take these first steps. There are families still looking for their loved ones. For nearly 18 years, John Gawryluk and Corlyn Haarstad of Cherished Memories Funeral Services have been gathering data on misplaced bodies, and trying to find answers for these families. I can only hope, that once the GPR results come in, these historic gravesites will be properly fenced and protected from human interference. The City of Fernie has vowed to create a monument for the hundreds of lost souls in Fernie, but this monument will be meaningless without proper historical data. I hope that these two parties can work together collaboratively to preserve Fernie’s heritage and to ensure these mistakes are never repeated.
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Letters to the Editor Response to Bennett’s lack of involvement As an East Kootenay resident, I am deeply disappointed in your lack of caring and involvement with what is currently happening with public education in B.C. In June, I had 10 per cent of my pay docked when the government locked me out. I wonder…has any of your pay been docked for not doing your job? You stated you had “deliberately not entered into the public debate on the topic of the contract with the BCTF.” Why not? Is that not within your roles and responsibilities — to listen to the constituents in your area and be our voice? You were not elected by the people of the East Kootenay’s to run your own agenda. You have a duty to represent us and bring our concerns and voices to Victoria. You said the BCTF has ignored the fiscal responsibility of the government. I disagree. That is not their job…it is the job of the government. It is very obvious to me and many others that this Liberal government does not place a very high value on public education. If they did value public education, they would stop appealing their losses in court and put the money back into education that was removed. The way I see it, this
Correction from the September 11 Free Press paper: The front page photo showed a photo of Mary East, assisted by her son, cutting the ceremonial ribbon at the Dr. Sparling East Park. The photo cutline states that her son Blair assisted Mary East. This information is incorrect. It was her son Craig assisting Mary East.
money was taken away from our students, not our teachers. When you say the union needs to bargain in good faith on behalf of teachers, it makes me laugh. The Liberal government lost in court (twice) and was told they did not bargain in good faith with the teachers. Negotiations are about giving and taking. The BCTF has compromised quite a bit and the government has not. I have examined the proposals from both sides and see a lot of movement from BCTF but nothing from BCPSEA. I feel that the government has taken enough from our students and it’s time for them to do some giving. The only statement I agree with in your letter is “that the vast majority of teachers want to settle on reasonable terms and get back to work.” EXACTLY! But, yet again, the government is stalling. Agreeing to binding arbitration with the removal of the E80 clause to really “let the courts decide” is the only way to get kids back in school quickly. It is an insult to teachers across B.C. when you imply that we are not on strike for the children. Class size and composition is all about the children. We are their voice and you, as our elected MLA, have a responsibility to also be their voice. Listen to the parents, the students, the taxpayers and the teachers! It’s your job! Renee MacCormack Sparwood, B.C.
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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Where has the Ghost from the Graveyard Gone? It is disgraceful and shows no respect to the pioneers who started the framework that we have today. I think some people in the past and present in City Hall should hang their heads in shame! I can only assume that no lessons were learned when the school was built and human remains were found, and the contractor was told to push the bones off to the side and bury them, or when the Anglican Minister (Father Ray Bray) wanted all the people that were working on the foundation of the school to be quarantined for the fear that the virus of the plague was still in the ground. It has been known for years that there were graves there. Fifty some years ago, I was probably one of the youngest kids to join the Fernie Scout Troop. The Scout Master was Mike Poisone and he had the scout troop grid that area to see if we could find any indications of graves or markers, because his brother was buried there and he didn’t know the exact location. It is just plain common sense to use modern technology before you dig, not after you dig, to find what you thought might have been there. Some might say it’s an old heritage site. Well,
Letter to editor regarding Newfoundland teachers vs. B.C. teachers. Newfoundland teachers have more brains than the teachers we have here in B.C. Newfoundland teachers have now been without a contract since August, 2012. During this time, the government did make them an offer. The offer was a fouryear contract with a zero per cent wage increase in year one, a zero per cent wage increase in year two, a 2.5 per cent wage increase in year three and a 2.5 per cent wage increase in year four. The Newfoundland Teachers’ Federation would not let the teachers vote on this offer. Since then,
to me a heritage site is where artifacts and old buildings are, and can be reclaimed and landscaped for housing, providing there is no toxic material left in the ground. I don’t believe you can class a cemetery as heritage, when you dig up human remains and push headstones off with a dozer. It’s called a cemetery in my opinion, and it is sacred ground. Could it be that records retrieved from the old city hall, old police station, and old coroner files; such as maps and documents pertaining to the cemetery are not being given to the public to see? Is it true that the developer lifted or was told to lift the foundation on the new homes so they wouldn’t hit any more remains if they were there? I am curious if the people were made aware that they bought property that could be on the cemetery or part of the cemetery? I believe there could be some criminal law that has been broken here, and if so the Mayor and Council in the past and present should be held responsible and accountable and pay the price, not the taxpayers of Fernie or the province. Why were the people that have been researching this for the last 15 to 20 years (not at the taxpayers expense) not listened to? Texting and email are wonderful tools to have if they are not used to mislead or bend the truth. Some day, I am sure the truth will come out!
another offer has been made, which the union accepted for the teachers to vote on. No terms mentioned to the public. This vote will take place September 25. There has been no new contract since August, 2012, but there has also never been any talk of strike action from the teachers. These teachers know that once the contract is settled, their pay is retroactive and they will not lose a single dime. It’s something that these B.C. teachers still have to learn about the economics of contract negotiations. Joe Sawchuk Duncan, B.C.
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Tuesdays
• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to noon – Parent and Tot Funtimes at the Sparwood Leisure Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Low Impact Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym for 0-5 years at the Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:45 to 11:30am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Parent and Tot Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Water Walking at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross & Lifesaving Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic 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 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool
Wednesdays
• 6:15 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym for 0-5 years at the Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to 11:00am – Wittle Water Works at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:15 to noon - Toddlertime at the Fernie Library for ages 2 & under • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross & Lifesaving Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 5:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 3:45 to 5:00pm – After School Rec Hockey at the Sparwood Arena • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool
Thursdays
• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Low Impact Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool
• 9:30 to 11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 10:45 to 11:45am – Kinder Gym at the Sparwood Leisure Centre • 10:45 to 11:30am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Water Walking at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross & Lifesaving Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 11:00pm – Adult Rec Hockey 19+ at the Sparwood Arena
Fridays
• 6:15 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym for 0-5 years at the Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:45 to 11:30am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:15 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 – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross & Lifesaving Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Pioneer Crafts at the Fernie Library, ages 7-10 (registration required) • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm - Free Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm - $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm - Jitney Darts at the Fernie Legion – everyone is welcome • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 13+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen/Adult Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre
Saturdays
• Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:00 to 3:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 6:00pm - Meat Draw at the Fernie Legion • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing
Sundays
• Noon to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 2:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 4:45pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 4:00 to 5:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool
• 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 7:30pm - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie
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DeadlineforSignUpforSept. 20th Legion Ham Dinner. Call 250-423-6218 Jaffray Fall Fair WildsafeBC Open House, Wildsight Office on 2nd Ave., 10 am – 2 pm Shave & Shove for Cancer, Western Financial Group – 691B 2nd Ave. 10 am – 3 pm Dirt Diggler – details to be announced on bikefernie. ca 9th Annual Emily Brydon Foundation Event, Fernie Golf & Country Club Tom Savage, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Elkford Public Library Photo Contest Submission Deadline Fernie Legion Ladies Auxiliary Ham Dinner $14. 6 pm – Sign up by Sept. 18 Ladies Closing, Fernie Golf & Country Club EKC Walk for Safe Homes, Elkford (meet at campground) 5 pm – 7 pm Opening Reception, Fernie Arts Station 7 pm Fernie Fall Craft Fair, Fernie Community Centre 10 am – 4 pm FMBC High Roller Poker Ride, 8:30 am – 2 pm – details on bikefernie.ca Fernie’s First Colour Crawl, Fernie Arts Station 1 pm – 8 pm Elk River Swim, Drink, Fish Festival – details on www. elkriveralliance.ca Great Elk River Shore Cleanup – Annex Park, Sparwood & Elkford Rec Centre – 2 – 4 pm
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Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall Ph: 250.423.6817 Fx: 250.423.3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250.423.4226
Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250.423.4466
Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)
For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911
Bears in and around our Community The City of Fernie reminds residents to store their garbage in a secure garage or shed or inside your house until collection day. Excess garbage may be taken to the Transfer Station located on Hwy 3 at Brenner Rd across from Home Hardware, Monday-Friday (9 am - 5 pm) and SaturdaySunday (10 am - 4 pm). Waste & Regulation Bylaw No. 1845 It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that there are no unnatural food sources available to attract bears into residential areas. The Waste & Regulation Bylaw No. 1845 specifies that it is unlawful to accumulate, place or store wildlife attractants (garbage, food products, food waste and other accessible, edible products or waste that attracts wildlife) under your carport, on your deck, in your backyard or in such a manner as to promote an increase in bear activity, thereby creating a risk to the safety of the public in the neighborhood or vicinity. By complying with this bylaw and keeping your property free of attractants (garbage and bird feeders), bears will move on resulting in a safer community and avoiding the unnecessary destruction of bears. Your help and compliance is appreciated. Keep our community safe. Manage your garbage, fruit trees and other bear attractants responsibly.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Fernie that nominations will be received for each of the following offices: City of Fernie.. School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) Mayor ................ one (1) School Trustee ........................... one (1) Councillor(s) ... six (6) Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by appointment with the Chief Election Officer, Kevin Allen, phone 250-423-6817 during the following period at Fernie City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue: • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30 to Friday, October 3, 2014 • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7 to Friday, October 10, 2014 Nominations will NOT be accepted after 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day, November 15, 2014; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and is • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. Interested persons can obtain nomination packages online at www. fernie.ca or in person at Fernie City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. after September 1, 2014) Further information on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Kevin Allen, Chief Election Officer, by phone, 250-423-6817, or by email, chiefelectionofficer@fernie.ca. Kevin Allen, Chief Election Officer
The deadline to participate in the Alternate Approval Process (AAP) for the Proposed West Fernie Boundary Extension is 5:00pm on Monday, September 29, 2014. Elector Response Forms are available at City Hall during regular office hours or can be downloaded from the City’s website at www.fernie.ca. To participate you must be a Canadian citizen; be at least 18 years of age; have lived in British Columbia for at least the last 6 months; and have lived or owned property within the City of Fernie for at least the last 30 days from the date that you sign the form. To find out more information, please visit the City’s website at www. fernie.ca
Gain Experience. Get Involved. Become a Volunteer! The City of Fernie is seeking volunteers from the community to participate on the Mobile Street Vendors Task Force and for someone to serve as the City’s Emergency Social Services Director. Mobile Street Vendors Task Force The Task Force shall be comprised of up to 9 members in total: 2 representatives from Council; 3 from the community at large; 1 from the Chamber of Commerce; 1 representing downtown residents; 1 representing mobile food vendors; and 1 representing the food service industry. The Task Force’s goal is to create a comprehensive and cohesive strategy which shall regulate street vendors operating in the Historic Downtown Core. Emergency Social Services Director (ESSD) The ESSD is responsible for coordinating the planning, development and implementation of the City’s Emergency Social Services Plan and to provide assistance to persons in response to disasters and emergencies. This is a paid volunteer position which will receive a $250 monthly honorarium and $25.00 per hour for call outs. The ESSD must be available to respond on short notice and be able to work long shifts, as required. To learn more about these exciting volunteer opportunities, please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca.
2014 General Local Election Nomination Period Prospective candidates (nominees) for local government office must be nominated by at least two eligible electors from the City of Fernie. The nomination period is the only time during which the Chief Election Officer is permitted to accept nomination documents from nominees for office of Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee. The nomination period begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30th, and ends ten days later at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10th for the 2014 General Local Election. You will need at least two local nominators and will have to submit a $100 deposit with your nomination papers. To learn more about the upcoming election, please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact the Chief Election Officer, Kevin Allen, at chiefelectionofficer@fernie.ca or 250-423-6817 extension 121 to schedule an appointment.
Notice of Tax Sale (2014) Take notice that in accordance with Section 403 of the Local Government Act the following properties, together with improvements situated thereon, will be offered for sale by public auction at the Annual Tax Sale on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00am in the Council Chambers of Fernie City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC unless delinquent taxes with accrued interest are paid prior to the start of the Tax Sale. Folio No. Legal Description Civic Address 209.03507.010 Lot: A; Plan Number: NEP14694; District Lot: 4588; Land District 26 1501A 8th Avenue 209.03515.000 Lot: 10; Block 126; Plan Number: NEP902; District Lot: 4588; Land District 26 1502 9th Avenue 209.05031.555 Lot: 11; Plan Number: NES3072; District Lot: 4138; Land District 26 Lodge Trail Lane
Notice of Delinquent Manufactured Homes Take notice that judgements will be obtained on the following manufactured homes unless delinquent taxes with accrued interest are paid before Monday, September 29, 2014. A judgement entitles the City to seize the manufactured home or any other personal property of the owner. Folio No. Mobile Home Registration Number Civic Address 209.70500.690 MHR # 11037 E6 - 60 Cokato Road
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Notice of Assistance and Disposition by Permit Notice is hereby given that the District of Sparwood intends to enter into a five-year permit with the Elk Valley Riders Society for a nominal fee of $10.00 for five years to use the land (7.8 acres) located at 100 Second Avenue. The purpose of which is to develop an arena to hold gymkhanas, clinics, etc. on a weekly basis. This field is located on the bench below Lilac Terrace and Pine Avenue along the railway tracks west of Highway 43. It is commonly known as the “Rodeo Grounds”. The permit will return to the October 6, 2014 Regular Council Meeting. For more information please contact Nelson Wight at 250.425.6271.
DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD AND SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 5
2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION
Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the District of Sparwood that nominations will be received for each of the following offices: DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD Mayor ........................................................ ..... one (1) Councillor(s) .............................................. ..... six (6) SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 (SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY) School Trustee ........................................... ..... one (1)
Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by appointment with the Deputy Chief Election Officer (Karen Miles Ph: 250-425-1252) during the following period at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Oct 1, 2014 to Thursday Oct. 9, 2014 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014
NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE: A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of Council or the School Board if they: (1) are a Canadian Citizen; (2) 18 years of age or older; (3) have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and (4) are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding the office. Interested persons can obtain nomination packages from the District of Sparwood Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). FOR INFORMATION ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING A NOMINATION, PLEASE CALL SARANN PRESS, CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER AT 1-844-807-2137 (toll-free). Sarann Press, Chief Election Officer
VOTERS LIST FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD AND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE ON THE DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD VOTERS LIST TO BE ON THIS YEAR’S VOTERS LIST, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
The District of Sparwood will be using the Provincial Voters List for the upcoming local government elections. To confirm that you are on the list, you may call or visit the District of Sparwood Municipal Office at 136 Spruce Avenue, telephone number 250.425.6271. Every person who meets the following requirements and is not listed on the current voters list may register as an elector of the District of Sparwood at the Municipal Office during regular office hours from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm local time, Monday through Friday until September 23, 2014.
Notice of Tax Sale Take notice that the following properties, together with improvements situated thereon, will be offered for sale by public auction at the Council Chambers, Sparwood Municipal Hall, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, British Columbia at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2014 unless delinquent taxes with accrued interest are paid before that time. Folio No. 00114.000 02098.000 02400.093 05003.170
Legal Description Lot 7, Blk. 2, Plan 2419 Lot 98, Plan 6798 Lot 93, Plan NES98 Lot 131, Plan 13055
Civic Address 129 Pine Avenue 310 Western Larch Crescent #93 – 100 Red Cedar Drive 1296 Pinyon Court
Upset Price $2,786.32 $8,397.12 $3,325.55 $5,425.46
Major Tax Sale Terms and Conditions – (the complete list may be obtained at the District office or at www.sparwood.ca - click on the link for Public Notices) 1.
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The District of Sparwood makes no representations express or implied as to the condition of the property being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the property and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. Purchase of a tax sale property not redeemed is subject to Property Transfer Tax on the fair market value of the property at the end of the one year redemption period and may be subject to GST. The announced upset price is the minimum price acceptable and will be the starting point of bidding on the property.
Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must provide their name and address and pay in cash, money order or certified cheque a minimum no less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid in cash, money order or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. September 29, 2014. Failure to pay the remaining balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. September 30, 2014. A bid by any person will be deemed to be conclusive proof that the person has made himself acquainted with these terms and conditions of sale and has agreed to be bound by them.
Barbara Nunes Director of Finance
Resident Elector a) is a Canadian citizen; and b) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; and c) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past six (6) months; and d) has been a resident of the District of Sparwood for the past thirty (30) days; and e) is not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Property Elector a) is not entitled to register as a resident elector of the District of Sparwood; and b) is a Canadian citizen; and c) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; and d) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past six (6) months; and e) has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Sparwood for the past thirty (30) days (you will be required to show proof of ownership); and f) has received the written consent of a majority of the registered owners of the property designating you as the one who may vote (only one person may vote on the property qualification no matter how many owners there may be); and g) is not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. RESIDENT ELECTOR: YOU MAY REGISTER ON VOTING DAYS IF YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS SET OUT ABOVE AND HAVE IDENTIFICATION.
PROPERTY ELECTOR: YOU MAY REGISTER ON VOTING DAYS IF YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS SET OUT ABOVE, HAVE IDENTIFICATION, PROOF OF OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY AND THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF A MAJORITY OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY DESIGNATING YOU AS THE ONE WHO MAY VOTE.
REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD MUNICIPAL OFFICE, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood B.C. LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning Tuesday, September 30, 2014 until the close of general voting for the Election on November 15, 2014, a copy of the Register of Electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors. OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears in the List of Registered Electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act, between 9:00 am, Tuesday September 30, 2014, until 4:00 pm, Friday, October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the District of Sparwood and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the District of Sparwood. For more information, please call Sarann Press, Chief Election Officer, 1.844.807.2137. Terry Melcer, Chief Administrative Officer
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Tips for East Kootenay Outdoor Enthusiasts Submitted by Patricia Burley, Conservation Officer, East Kootenay Zone
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nder Section 9(1) of the Firearm Act of British Columbia, it states that a person must not discharge, carry or have in the person's possession (in or on a motor vehicle, wagon, sleigh, aircraft, bicycle or other conveyance) a firearm containing live ammunition in its breech or in its magazine. For this section, "carry" means to store, or have in possession on an aircraft, boat, motor vehicle or motor vehicle trailer, whether or not the aircraft, boat or motor vehicle is used as temporary or permanent living quarters. What this means to the hunter or camper is that they cannot have a firearm with ammunition in its breech or magazine while in or on conveyances such as an ATV, a
pickup, aircraft, snowmobile or in a jet boat at any time. The only exception to this legislation is that a loaded firearm and subsequent discharge is allowed in a boat that is not under power, such as a jet boat drifting downstream with the motor turned off, a canoe on a lake under manual power, or a boat powered by an outboard with the motor inoperable and lifted out of the water. Under the Wildlife Act of British Columbia, it states that a person commits an offence if they hunt or discharge a firearm across or within 15 meters of the center line of any public maintained road with two lanes or less. What this means for the hunter is that all public roads in and around Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford are closed to hunting within 15 meters of the center line. While travelling on a Forest Service Road, operators of an ATV, UTV or dirt bikes are required to hold a valid
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driver’s licence, be 16 years of age or older and carrying a minimum of $200,000 third-party liability insurance. While travelling in a Forest Recreation Site, Interpretive Forest Site or Recreation Trail, a bicycle safety helmet, or a motorcycle safety helmet must be worn while operating or riding as a passenger on a bicycle or motorcycle. ATV’s and UTV’s are not permitted to travel on paved roads and highways throughout the province and could be issued a $598 violation ticket under the Motor Vehicle Act. The Conservation Officer Service wishes to remind the public that if they witness or become aware of an environmental or Fish and Wildlife related infraction, to please report it by calling 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP). Callers may remain anonymous if they wish, and they may be eligible for a reward.
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DISTRICT OF ELKFORD AND SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 5 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the District of Elkford that nominations will be received for each of the following offices: DISTRICT OF ELKFORD Mayor one (1) Councillor(s) six (6) SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 (SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY) School Trustee one (1) Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by appointment with the Deputy Chief Election Officer (Dorothy Szawlowski Ph. 250-865-4000) during the following period at the District of Elkford Municipal Office: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday Oct 1, 2014 to Thursday Oct. 9, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10th, 2014 NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 2014. THE MODE OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the District of Elkford. 2. The nomination documents shall be delivered, by appointment, to the Deputy Chief Election Officer between the hours of 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the 30th day of September 2014 and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, the 10th day of October 2014. 3. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. 4. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. 5. At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Officer or a person designated by the Chief Election Officer a written disclosure, as required under the Financial Disclosure Act. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE: A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of Council or the School Board if they: 1. are a Canadian Citizen; 2. are 18 years of age or older; 3. have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and 4. are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding the office. Interested persons can obtain nomination packages from the District of Elkford Municipal Office, 816 Michel Road, during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm.). For information on the requirements and procedure for making a nomination, please call Sarann Press, Chief Election Officer at 1-844-807-2137 (toll free) or Dorothy Szawlowski, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-865-4000. Sarann Press Chief Election Officer
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WildSafeBC hosts first Open House event bear spray, a substance Murray says can be very dangerous if not used properly. “It is very effective, but there’s a few things ear season is quickly approaching, and you need to bear in mind,” she said. “Keep it this September, WildSafeBC has teamed accessible and use it as your last, best defense.” up with Wildsight in hosting an awareA worm-composting expert will also be ness day for Fernie residents. making her way to Fernie for the composting Elk Valley locals are invited to the WildSafeBC seminar, where she will show the audience how Open House on Saturday, September 20, where to compost inside your home using worms. they can learn how to protect themselves from “Composting is a big responsibility when wildlife encounters. you live in bear country. “We have wildlife in town It’s something you have all year round and it’s just “We have wildlife in town to maintain all the time,” a case of trying to get the Murray admitted. “[But] all year round and it’s message out to the public worm composting can be just a case of trying to about how we can prevent done inside, you can get a get the message out to wildlife human conflict,” container full of worms and the public about how WildSafeBC Community the worms mingle with the we can prevent wildlife Coordinator Kathy Murray food scraps and you turn it human conflict.” noted. “We’re trying to into compost.” encourage the public to be Murray also stressed Kathy Murray prepared when they go out that there is no smell WildSafeBC Community hiking or biking.” associated with this form Coordinator The event will take place of composting, so you can outside the Fernie Wildsight easily compost in your office, and attendees can take garage or basement. part in an electric fencing workshop, where Aside from educations seminars, there will a fencing expert from Kaslo, B.C. will show also be wildlife activities catered to children, residents how to set up an electrical fence; a including wildlife temporary tattoos and kids wildlife-safety seminar; a composting seminar wildlife education games. Murray noted the and a food preservation seminar. importance of educating locals at a young age Locals will also have access to an apple press adding, “The kids are the ones who are on it. machine. The kids get it.” During the wildlife safety seminar, The entry by donation WildSafeBC Open participants will learn how to properly use House will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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Wildlife Corner Submitted by Kathy Murray Wildsafe B.C. Community Coordinator
Grizzly and black bear sightings on Fernie trails. A grizzly and cubs were seen at the base of Lazy Lizard trail in Mount Fernie Provincial Park, black bears were seen at the base of Hedonism, in the campground and by the waterfall in Mount Fernie Provincial Park. Bears were also seen by the skate park in town, Anderson Road and on the dike trail in West Fernie. Sparwood A grizzly bear was reported killing an alpaca and going after free range chickens on Savory Road. Black bears were seen accessing garbage on Michel Creek Road. Elkford A brown coloured black bear, reported as a grizzly, was seen getting into garbage on Galbraith Drive, Aspen Crescent and Almond Crescent. Keep our wildlife wild and your family safe, remove attractants (garbage, clean up fruit trees and other attractants) and bears will move on. Encourage your neighbours to do the same. The end result will be a cleaner and safer neighbourhood for people and wildlife. If you encounter a bear: stay calm and do not run. Let the bear know you are human (arms out to side) and use your voice in a calm, assertive manner. Never turn your back on wildlife, back away slowly and allow the bear an escape route. Do not approach or feed wildlife.
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NOTICE OF TAX SALE - 2014
The following property and improvement will be sold for taxes pursuant to the Local Government Act, at 10:00 am (local time), September 29, 2014 in the District of Elkford Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC, unless delinquent taxes and interest thereon are sooner paid. Legal Description LOT 23, PLAN NEP8860, D.L. 7092
Civic Address 1579 NEWGATE CRES.
Curtis Helgesen,CAO Director, Financial Services September 9, 2014 Concession Lease 2014-2015 Season District of Elkford, Elkford Recreation Centre
Request for Proposal #2014.14
The District of Elkford is interested in receiving proposals for a Concession Operator for the Arena Concession located in the Elkford Recreation Centre. We are seeking and will select a Concessionaire that best demonstrates the ability to provide innovative, affordable, safe and reliable food services. For full details go to www.elkford.ca.
Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • September 22nd
Regular Council
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• October 27th
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These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.
Volunteer Opportunity: Senior and Junior Council Youth Representatives Term: October 2014 to June 2015
Are you a busy beaver who is always slapping your tail to respond to the calls of the wild? Are you constantly gnawing your way to a new path, helping to direct the flow of activities and chomping at the bit to lend a hand? Are you interested in representing Elkford youth on Municipal Council? If so, the District is looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to attend Council meetings and provide a voice for the youth of our community. Applicants for Senior Council Youth Representative must meet the following criteria: a) Must be a resident of Elkford. b) Must be a Grade 11 or 12 student enrolled at Elkford Secondary School. c) Must be willing to attend Council Meetings as requested. Applicants for Junior Council Youth Representative must meet the following criteria: a) Must be a resident of Elkford. b) Must be a Grade 9 or 10 student enrolled at Elkford Secondary School. c) Must be willing to attend Council meetings as requested. Submit your resume by September 30, 2014 @ 4:30 pm local time to: District of Elkford Corporate Services 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 Fax: 250.865.4001 Email: info@elkford.ca
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Local resident organizes Ecuador volunteer trip
Volunteers built the foundation for a school in Ghana, Africa during their 2013 volunteer trip led by Kerrie Purdy. Submitted photo By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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local Sparwood teacher is gearing up for an Ecuador, Amazon volunteer expedition, and she’s inviting both
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students and adults to join her in this charitable journey. The trip, which will take place in March 2015, is organized through EF Educational Tours, a Canadian based travel company that is in partnership with the Me to We for-profit social enterprise. Me to We offers volunteer trips to developing communities, like Ecuador, that are served by the charity Free the Children. Their primary goal is to free children from poverty and exploitation through a sustainable development program that works to dismantle the idea of simple foreign aid. The program is called “Adopt a Village,” and consists of five pillars of work including education, clean water/sanitation, health, alternative income/livelihood and agriculture/ food security. “If you don’t educate the people of the community, they won’t be able to keep their water clean or plant the crops. You have to teach them first…so that when they [volunteers] leave, the community is self sustaining,” Elk Valley trip organizer Kerrie Purdy said. Two years ago, Purdy lead an EF tour trip to Ghana Africa, a trip that she says changed individuals perspectives of the world. “We found that [by] taking kids out of the classroom, they learned way more than being in the classroom,” Purdy noted. “I’m a teacher and I know the difference [between] teaching in the classroom versus teaching on tours, and also I think that the children now a-days really need to get a grasp on the global situation. The only way they can really understand outside of the Elk Valley is to go there and submerse themselves in another culture.” Purdy, however said that unlike many other organized trips, this tour does not solely cater to students. “I want to get the word out to parents too, that they’re welcome,” she added. “It’s a safe way for people to get out into the world and see things and experience things that they’ve maybe always wanted to but never had a chance.” Purdy will be hosting a trip meeting at the Sparwood Library on October 1 at 7 p.m. For more information on the trip you can contact Purdy at kerriepurdy@shaw.ca or call her at 250-425-5485. Trip details can also be found by entering in tour #148094WH at www.eftours.ca
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Honda Fit goes big but in a smaller package new 2015 has 79mm of The subcompact segment additional rear seat room, in Canada had been a bit the largest cargo area, stale, until this past year, class leading passenger when we witnessed a number of new entries into volume and more front this segment. shoulder room than its In 2013, Nissan introduced competitors. That’s all the Versa Note hatchback good stuff but the design and earlier this year Nissan of the rear seats and carThe Fit has the followed up with the Migo floor make all of that cra, the least expensive car space race won. room even more useful. on the market ($9,998). Honda has what they Zack Spencer The latest entry is the call Magic Seats: an Honda Fit, the only vehicle in this comoutrageously simple rear seat design petitive class to come with an amazing that allows the seat bottom to flip up, array of seating options that make it a making the rear seat floor accessible to wonder-on-wheels. store large or tall objects. This would be a great place to transport a dog, almost Looks like a kennel on wheels. Since the fuel In an age where most cars get bigger tank is placed under the front seats from one generation to the next, Honda instead of the typical location under has bucked the trend and actually the rear cargo floor, this allowed the shaved 41mm off the overall length of designers to lower the rear floor offering this new 2015 Fit, but improved interior a much deeper cargo area. Combine this volume. The way they achieved this is by with the ability of the rear seats to fold, stretching the wheelbase and shortening plus the front passenger seat to be rethe front and rear overhangs. This move clined to help transport extra long items also helped in the styling department the Fit has the space race won. by producing more of a wedge front surface with a sleeker front windshield. Drive The Fit now looks longer, sleeker, and Honda has a new line of engines it less top heavy. Priced from $14,495 calls Earth Dreams, a less than subtle $22,595, the Fit, on paper, might not mocking of Mazda’s Skyactiv. The look as attractive as the top selling essence of this new engine technology Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. But when is taking variable valve timing and direct the buyer factors in the versatility of this injection, plus a lighter design to help in vehicle and the fact it has the highest power delivery and fuel consumption. retained value in this class, according to The new 1.5L engine has eleven per cent Canadian Black Book, it can offer good more power, at 130hp, plus more torque value. at 114 lb.-ft. but is 27 per cent lighter than the old engine. The power goes Inside to either an all-new 6-speed manual As attractive as the new exterior is, the that is available on all trim levels or a interior has always been the real story. new continuously variable transmission There is no other car in the subcompact, that expands the gear, ratio range by or even the compact class, that has the fourteen percent. What this means in same functionality and flexibility. This
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terms of drivability is a better jump off the line and improved highway cruising. Because the new transmission reduces weight and friction, the fuel economy has improved by 16 per cent, which is an amazing accomplishment in such a small car. Rated at 7.0L/100km in the city and 5.7L on the highway, using the much tougher 2015 fuel standards, this represents fuel number buyers will actually be able to achieve. In addition, the suspension has been improved for more responsiveness but I found the ride a bit choppy over bumpy roads. Verdict There is so much to talk about with the Honda Fit from space to design and new engineering; it is easy to overlook the creature comforts that have been added. There is now a height adjustable drivers seats, a standard 5-inch LCD screen with backup camera and Bluetooth all on
the base $14,495 DX trim. Move up one step to the $17,295 LX trim and Honda includes a huge 7-inch touch-sensitive Display Audio system and heated front seats (my favourite). There is also the $19,195 EX trim with alloy wheels, paddle shifter and moon roof, but the big news is the inclusion of the $21,295 EX-L Navi trim. This is the EX trim with leather and navigation, making the fit downright opulent. This isn’t the least expensive car in this class but on the whole it offers so much more than just a price point. This car is all about smart money. The Lowdown Power: 1.5L 4-cylinder with 130hp Fill-up: 7.0L/5.7L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $14,495-$22,595 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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Ford’s top Car-toonist draws for real
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Studio 2000x is a fully-fledged moviemaking animation department that’s buried deep in the bowels of Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. Jeffery (Jeff) Nowak heads a groundbreaking small group of dedicated Animators/Auto Designers who are playing an increasingly important role in product development at Ford and changing the way cars are created. Jeffery Nowak talked recently about his unique line of work, while he was here attending the SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The conference attracts professionals worldwide from
the computer graphics, visual effects, gaming, science, robotics and movie industries. “Our animations are cinematic in that we try to convey the message within a product and express ‘the feel’ of that vehicle, as best we can,” said Nowak. “We’re trying to create a reality, before a reality actually exists, yet achieve a level of realism. We live for that challenge and it’s very exciting and rewarding, especially in the artistic pursuit.”
“What we’re seeing now is a whole new generation of tools that allow us to work more intuitively.” Jeff Nowak Animator/Auto Designer Designing a new automobile is a long and complex process that typically takes about two years, yet it still starts with a simple two-dimensional sketch. In the digital age, however, that sketch is done on a specialized computer tablet, as it’s easier and faster to then develop it into a 3D model. From there, an actual scaled-down clay or foam model can be produced. As they move ahead in this design decision phase, more complex 3D design themes are explored and eventually a full-size clay model is produced.
“What we’re seeing now is a whole new generation of tools that allow us to work more intuitively,” said Nowak. “The transition from hands-on sketching and hard clay sculpting tools to computer inputs was a challenge for some designers. Now we’re seeing a maturity of the technology to a point that these (digital) tools are becoming more like those organic tools again. Before Ford commits to producing expensive full-scale models, a lot of animation work is now performed. “This is my world,” affirmed Nowak. “We build a lot of complex visual experiences to allow all stakeholders within our company (Ford) understand what the embodiment of that proposal is and hopefully galvanize a common view or understanding of what that theme represents.” Animations created by the ten-person 2000x Studio team begin with a storyboard of proposed shots, just like a Hollywood or Disney movie. The images produced are in ultra-high definition, known as 4K, which is four times clearer than commercial high-definition imaging, as there’s intense attention to detail of all facets of the vehicle – exterior, interior, proportions, stance, etc. “In addition to being a powerful internal communication tool, digital animation is also a great tool that we hand-off to our marketing organization,” said Nowak. “It also allows us to do more in the same amount of time. In the past,
we might have only been able to do one design theme in a development time block. Now we can do ten, fifteen or even twenty design themes in that same time block.” Jeffrey Nowak has been with the Ford Motor Company for eighteen years and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in industrial design (transportation) from the College for Creative Studies. He
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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2537 Bylaw Amendment - Electoral Area A/Medical Marihuana
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2532 Bylaw Amendment - Elk Valley Official Community Plan
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw to introduce regulations and land use policies with regard to medical marihuana production facilities in Electoral Area A. The amendments are in recognition of the change in how Medical Marihuana is regulated by the Federal Government. Effective April 1, 2014, the production shifted from small scale individual producers to large scale commercial production. Under the new regulation commercial producers are required to comply with local government bylaws. Bylaw No. 2537 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 69, 2014 (Medical Marihuana/RDEK).” A public hearing will be held at: Hosmer Community Centre Front Street & 6th Avenue Hosmer, BC Monday, September 29, 2014 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and Electoral Area B. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SuBMiSSioNS CaNNot Be aCCepted after tHe puBliC HeariNg. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Michele Bates, Planner, at 250-489-0311, toll free at 1-888-4787335, or email mbates@rdek.bc.ca.
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering adoption of an Official Community Plan for portions of Electoral Area A. The Official Community Plan is a long-term strategic planning document that will establish policies for land use in the plan area. Bylaw No. 2532 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2532, 2014.” A public hearing will be held at: Hosmer Community Centre Front Street & 6th Avenue Hosmer, BC Monday, September 29, 2014 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A, Electoral Area B, the District of Sparwood, the District of Elkford and the City of Fernie. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SuBMiSSioNS CaNNot Be aCCepted after tHe puBliC HeariNg. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Karen MacLeod, Acting Manager of Planning & Development Services, at 250-489-0312, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email kmacleod@rdek.bc.ca.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAWS 2538, 2539, 2540 & 2541 Bylaw Amendment - Electoral Area B/Medical Marihuana
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The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering amendments to the Jaffray, Tie Lake, Rosen Lake Land Use Bylaw, Lake Koocanusa Official Community Plan, Baynes Lake Official Community Plan and South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw to introduce regulations and land use policies with regard to medical marihuana production facilities in Electoral Area B. The amendments are in recognition of the change in how Medical Marihuana is regulated by the Federal Government. Effective April 1, 2014, the production shifted from small scale individual producers to large scale commercial production. Under the new regulation commercial producers are required to comply with local government bylaws. The following bylaws will be presented: Bylaw No. 2538 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Jaffray, Tie Lake, Rosen Lake Land Use and Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 1414, 1999 – Amendment Bylaw No. 22, 2014 (Medical Marihuana/RDEK)”. Bylaw No. 2539 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Koocanusa Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2432, 2013 – Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2014 (Medical Marihuana/RDEK)”. Bylaw No. 2540 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Baynes Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2319, 2011 – Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2014 (Medical Marihuana/RDEK)”. Bylaw No. 2541 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2320, 2011– Amendment Bylaw No. 7, 2014 (Medical Marihuana/RDEK)”. A public hearing will be held at: Jaffray Community Hall 7375 Jaffray Village Loop Road Jaffray, BC Monday, September 29, 2014 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and Electoral Area B. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SuBMiSSioNS CaNNot Be aCCepted after tHe puBliC HeariNg. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Michele Bates, Planner at 250-489-0311, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email mbates@rdek.bc.ca.
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Advanced doula training course hosted in Fernie By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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ith the introduction of an Advanced Doula Course, childhood education services continue to grow in Fernie. Local doulas Tanya Malcolm and Rachel Cline invited Saskatchewan-based doula trainers Angie Evans and Karen Herriot to offer a one-time advanced course opportunity in Fernie on Sunday morning. Malcolm had indicated to the doula trainers that not enough doula and childbirth educational opportunities existed in Fernie, and Evans and Herriot were more than happy to provide such lessons. The classes, according to Evans, are there to provide already experienced doulas with the opportunity to further their education and “maintain professional standards.” “At the end of the course,” Evans said, “they’ll be more educated doulas who have new skills to offer.”
According to Evans, most doulas can be divided into two distinct groups: birth and post-partum doulas. The advanced courses concern birth doulas, who provide nonmedical support for a couple through pre-natal meetings and at the birth itself. Evans noted that in communities like Fernie, it isn’t uncommon for a woman to have to transfer between hospitals in the case of a difficult birth. “It can be very stressful,” said Evans, “to move from hospital to hospital and I love that there are doulas here because it’s such a valuable service.” “We really want to get to know our clients,” she added, detailing that part of a doula’s job is to “help to check things off [a soon-to-be parent’s] worry list” and to walk them through things or answer questions about the birthing process. Both Malcolm and Cline hope to host more educational opportunities for doulas in the future. “Doulas from Calgary, Medicine Hat, Canmore, Fernie and Jaffray were in attendance so there’s definitely a
wide interest across the province in these services,” said Malcolm. For more information on local doula services, visit tanyamalcolm.com or mothernurturedoulas.com.
Eight doulas from across two provinces came to Fernie for the opportunity to continue their doula education.
Photo by S. Kucharski
2014 General Local Elections Notices of Nomination Regional District of East Kootenay Public Notice is given to the electors of the Regional District of East Kootenay that nominations for the offices of: 1 – Director of Electoral Area A 1 – Director of Electoral Area B 1 – Director of Electoral Area C 1 – Director of Electoral Area E 1 – Director of Electoral Area F 1 – Director of Electoral Area G will be received by the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Chief Election Officer, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: RDEK Office 19-24th Ave. S., Cranbrook From 9:00 am, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm, October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends By hand: Columbia Valley RDEK office 4956 Athalmer Rd, Invermere From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, October 7, 2014 By hand: Fernie Family Centre 521 – 4th Ave., Fernie From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, October 8, 2014 By fax to: 250-489-3498 or by email to: elections@rdek.bc.ca From 9:00am, September 30, 2014 to 4:00pm, October10, 2014 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30pm on October 17, 2014. Nomination packages are available at the Cranbrook and Columbia Valley RDEK offices during regular office hours until the close of the nomination period. To have nomination documents mailed to you, please contact the Cranbrook office at 250-489-2791 or email elections@rdek.bc.ca. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated for office and to be elected to and hold office as an electoral area director if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2014); • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of nomination; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office or be otherwise disqualified by law.
School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 5 Trustee Electoral Area 4 that nominations for the office of: 1 – Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 4 (RDEK Electoral Area B) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: RDEK Office 19-24th Ave. S., Cranbrook From 9:00 am, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm, October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends By hand: Fernie Family Centre 521 – 4th Ave., Fernie From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, October 8, 2014 By fax to: 250-489-3498 or by email to: elections@rdek.bc.ca From 9:00am, September 30, 2014 to 4:00pm, October10, 2014 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30pm on October 17, 2014. Nomination packages are available at the RDEK office in Cranbrook during regular office hours until the close of the nomination period. To have nomination documents mailed to you, please contact the RDEK at 250-489-2791 or email elections@rdek.bc.ca. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated for office and to be elected to and hold office as a trustee if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2014); • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of nomination; and • not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
For further information, please contact: Lee-Ann Crane, Chief Election Officer, or Shannon Moskal, Deputy Chief Election Officer, at 250-489-2791 or toll-free at 1-888-478-7335.
Elko Fire Protection Service Assent Voting Notice of Applications for Scrutineers On Saturday, November 15, 2014 qualified electors within the proposed Elko Fire Protection Service Area will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Regional District of East Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 2533 and Bylaw No. 2534 to: • •
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establish the “Elko Fire Protection Service” within a portion of Electoral Area B for the purpose of providing fire protection to the Elko area; borrow up to $710,000 over an amortization period not exceeding 25 years for the purpose of constructing a fire hall and purchasing a pumper and equipment for the proposed Elko Fire Protection Service; and annually requisition a maximum of $4.70 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value to pay for the service?”
Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. If sufficient applications are received, one scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount. Scrutineer application forms are available from the RDEK office in Cranbrook and may be requested as follows: • • • •
in person at 19-24th Avenue South, Cranbrook by phoning 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 (toll free) by sending an email to elections@rdek.bc.ca from the RDEK website (www.rdek.bc.ca)
Scrutineer applications will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the RDEK office in Cranbrook during regular office days and hours for the period: 9:00 am, Tuesday, September 30, 2014 TO 4:00 pm, Friday, October 10, 2014 Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting the following persons at the RDEK office at 250-489-2791, toll-free at 1-888-478-7335, or elections@rdek.bc.ca: Lee-Ann Crane, Chief Election Officer Shannon Moskal, Deputy Chief Election Office
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Nine times the charm for Project 9 Race By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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he Project 9 Race kicked off its ninth year of racing with a great turnout of local riders hitting the trails last Tuesday evening. “It’s really great because a lot of locals always come out for this race,” commented organizer Jaclyn Galbraith. “It’s on a weeknight and it’s one of those ‘classic’ Fernie races so it’s really great to see so many people coming out to enjoy the trails,” she said. Galbraith had expressed concerns that the cooler weather, and snow already hitting the grounds in Calgary, might deter people from participating in the Project 9 Race. But 45 locals came out to Island Lake Lodge for an evening
of riding. Jesse Bell, a first time race participant, joked before hitting the trails that she was “racing for last place.” “It’s going to be a bit slippery because it snowed last night, so it’ll be fun, but,” she added, “I’m planning on taking it easy tonight.” Participants were timed in the uphill, downhill and overall categories, with Serge Chiasson and Angela Etheridge finishing at 23:28 and 31:31 respectively, winning the overall men’s and women’s race category. Dave Woods posted the fastest men’s downhill time at 6:43, while Michelle Thorne edged out in the women’s downhill with a time of 8:36. Gear Hub, the Ski Base, the Guides Hut and other local organizations sponsored the event.
Local riders raced down the Project 9 trail last Tuesday. Photo by S. Kucharski
Fernie’s youngest athletes participate in triathlon coming online but the real idea is that this would be a kids only event and for kids of all ages.” Event creator Scott Dressler agrees, saying, “Most nto the pool, out onto the trails and wheeling of us also volunteer with other sports groups on roadways, Fernie’s youngest athletes take but there is something very rewarding about part in the 2014 Fernie Kids Triathlon. putting on an annual event with the anticipation, The event welcomed 150 local child athletes excitement, completion and awards.” aged 4-15 to the Fernie Aquatic Centre on Saturday Every competitor received a participation medal morning for a day full of for taking part in the event, with challenging racing obstacles. special recognition for the top three “The real idea is that “For some of them this is finishers in each age group and gender this would be a kids their second or third time above U8. doing it and they love it,” only event and for kids Quinn Cooper (14:10) and Marley of all ages.” said run course coordinator Robinson-Shaw (16:59) came out on Brian Bell of the kid turnout. top in the U8 group. The U10 category Brian Bell Participants were broken was packed with local athletes who Run Course Coordinator down into six age heats, all clocked in with the three fastest with the length of each of the times of the day. Those winners were triathlon’s events (swimming, Finn Piney (22:53), and Kylie Anna running and biking) adjusted Pereverzoff (23:12). for each age group. The four to five-year-olds Rounding out the winners of the U12 category swam just one length of the Aquatic Centre’s pool, were more local youth athletes. Holly Soetaert of 1 km bike race and a .5 km run. Meanwhile the Fernie took the top female spot. Gage Paskiewich oldest athletes took on a 500m dash across the of Sparwood and Elizabeth Pater took first place in pool, an 8 km bike ride and a 4 km run. the U14 category. Bell said that the triathlon is an important Also in attendance was the entire Mountain opportunity to get kids in the community outdoors Adventure Skills program from the College of the and active. Rockies, volunteering for the race. “There’s so many events for adults in Fernie,” said Bell, “and there are more events for kids By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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Young local atheletes participated in the Fernie triathlon Photos by K. Dingman
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Joy Attalla placed third in the U10 female category during the Fernie Kids Triathlon on Saturday, September 13. She is also the best big sister anyone could have. Well done Joy!
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Local accepted into Okotoks Dawgs School By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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ai Gandner is only 13 years old, but he’s already gearing up for major league baseball. The Sparwood baseball enthusiast was recently accepted into the Okotoks Dawgs Baseball Academy — an organization in Alberta that trains and educates young athletes in the hopes that they will one day be able to live up to their dreams of playing major league ball. “Having the opportunity to actually take my skills and progress with it is quite a good opportunity,” Kai said. “My dad went really far in baseball, so I’ve followed in his footsteps.” Kai started playing ball when he was just three years old, but now he throws pitches that travel over 100 km an hour, pitching speeds that earned him a spot in the Okotoks Dawgs Academy. “We’re very proud of all the hard work that he’s put in and accomplished to get to where he has,” his dad Dennis Gandner remarked. “I’ve trained him as much as I possibly can.” Dennis noted that the baseball academy has a 90 per cent scholarship turn around rate, adding, “It’s the best facility in Canada. It’s a top notch facility.” The school, which was established in 2007, trains athletes for 11 months of the year in their indoor and outdoor professional grade facilities. Professional athletes, including ex-pitcher/Toronto
Blue Jays pitching coach Bruce Walton, train the young baseball players. The facility is also partnered with two academic schools, Foothills Camp High School and Holy Trinity Academy. Dennis said that when he found out about the program, he brought his son in for an evaluation, and Kai was immediately accepted into the program. “We were actually kind of shocked that it went that way,” Dennis noted. Despite his initial shock, Dennis said he knew Kai needed to explore new challenges in baseball, as his skills have surpassed baseball organization in the Elk Valley. While developing his baseball skills, Kai trained in the Sparwood minor ball league, the Crowsnest Pass minor ball league, and several other leagues. “We’re very proud of the people that have helped contribute to get him to where he’s at,” Dennis noted. “We have so much fun doing it.” With Kai leaving to play ball and take his next steps to the major leagues, his family wishes him all the best with the sport that has been a part of the Gandner family since before Kai was born. “The T.V., during the summer time, doesn’t go on anything but ball,” Dennis said. “It’s just something we love.” And perhaps, one day soon, Kai will be the one Dennis is watching on T.V.
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The Fernie Ghostriders presented a jersey to Mayor Mary Giuliano following a team-building scavenger hunt last Friday. Photo by S. Moulton By Sara Moulton Free Press Staff
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he Fernie Ghostriders triumphed over the Columbia Valley Rockies in their first game of the regular season last Saturday, with a 4-2 victory on the road in Invermere. Sam Plaquin starred for the Riders, scoring two goals throughout the game, in addition to two from team veteran Kale Johnston and rookie Tayler Sincennes. The Rockies’ sluggish start left the home side of the scoreboard empty until the third period, when they finally managed to put two past Fernie’s Jeff Orser. Rockies goaltender, Brody Nelson, was sent off the ice for fighting with just 13 minutes left in the game, leaving their backup goalie Talon Walton to hold back a continued onslaught by Fernie. A total of 41 shots on goal for the Riders compared to just 19 for the Rockies left plenty of potential for an even higher score for the visitors. The Ghostriders will spend this upcoming weekend on the road with three games, before returning to the Fernie Memorial Arena on Saturday, September 27. Off the ice, the Ghostriders were spotted roaming around Fernie on a scavenger hunt last Friday, visiting various businesses in search of tokens. The hunt led the competing teams to city hall, where captain Dylan Robertson presented Mayor Mary Giuliano with her very own jersey. The team also attended the Terry Fox Run on Sunday morning to cheer on participants. You can expect to see more of the Ghostriders around town throughout the season. They’ll be in attendance for the Ford’s Drive One 4UR Community event on September 27 and fundraising for the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy’s annual Reach-A-Reader campaign on October 9.
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housands of cheering fans were in attendance at the 40th Annual Fernie Lions’ Demolition Derby on Aug. 31. Lion Rick Ganter, an event chairmen, says it was the most successful derby yet. “It was a great day to bust up some cars,” he said. “And the drivers put on a really exciting show for the crowd. They smashed and banged and even flipped a couple of trucks over. It was a lot of fun for everyone.” It was an especially good day for the overall winner, Lyndon Franzreb, who took home the $2,000 top prize. Cody Walker was second, winning $1,000 and Jay Marshall was third, coming out with $500 in his pocket. Other winners include: Rick Mitchell, small car heat; Harley Marshall, truck heat; Hailey Bodie of the Powder Puff heat and Tara Sanders, who won best-dressed car. “Of course, everyone comes for the action, but we couldn’t do it without all of our volunteers, before, during and after the derby,” Ganter said. “It takes hundreds of man-hours to make it work, plus donated equipment, such as loaders and backhoes and zoom booms. We can’t forget the local companies that help out, such as Cameron
Enterprises, Mitchell Excavating, Shoesmith Enterprises, Newalta Corp., Fernie Brewing and of course, Trico Homes, who let us use their land for the derby.” There are also other organizations and businesses that Ganter says are worthy of mention, such as: the Sparwood Lions, Hosmer Volunteer Fire Department, the Fernie Figure Skating Club, Pathfinders and Girl Guides, Fernie Ready-Mix, Sparwood Towing and Flameguard Safety Services. Ganter added, “This year, we were also loaned a t-shirt cannon by Giv’er Shirtworks, so we fired out some free Demo Derby shirts into the crowd. That was fun for everyone.” To thank all the volunteers, the Fernie Lions hosted two appreciation dinners; one for junior volunteers and one for adults. “It’s a very small way for us to thank all of our supporters and helpers,” said Ganter. “It’s amazing how hard they work for a free meal,” he joked. He says the Lions will use the money raised to support local charities, such as youth sports, seniors and other local causes. “We’ll be back next year to do it all over again. As long as the drivers, volunteers and the crowds keep coming, we’ll keep doing it.”
Our second annual SuperWalk for Parkinson’s was a huge success! Many thanks to all the countless volunteers for their hard work and to all who either donated or showed up and participated in this event. Your contributions have not gone unnoticed, and are much appreciated. Thanks as well to the following list of businesses and individuals who also contributed to the success of our silent auction with their generous donations. Sparwood Donations Alpine Lumber Napa Mountain Mechanical Shear Paradise Funky’s Pizza Sparwood Hose and Fitting Sparwood Golf Course Rocky Mtn Meats Kal Tire Cat Rental Overwaitea Causeway Bay Mangled Rad Rosenau Transport Teck Coal People’s Drug Mart Rayco Steel Sparwood Dental Western Financial Elk Valley Precision and Cab Elk Valley Realty Crowsnest Properties Coal Miner’s Diner SparComm Cummins Intermountain Holdings Finning PJB Crane service Joy Global Autobath District of Sparwood East Kootenay Community Credit Union
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Eccentric humour balances Audience sticks to The Grand Seduction Honey in the Jar Review of a French-Canadian Original Film By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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or a movie filled with humour that had people in the audience chuckling over its straight, discrete comedy, The Grand Seduction has a darker plot that not even the film takes that seriously. The plot, based off of the French-Canadian original film Seducing Doctor Lewis, is set in a small Newfoundland harbour town, which once prided itself on the dignity of the hardworking fishermen that lived there. They now cash welfare cheques and drink their days away. Protagonist Murray (Brendan Gleesan) saw the opportunity to return the town to its former glory. He attempts to create job opportunities for locals by winning a bid to have a petrochemical factory choose the little harbour town as its home. What stands in his way? The town needs to increase its population to 250 adult citizens, with a full-time certified doctor in its midst. Queue Dr. Paul Lewis (Taylor Kitsch), who the town must convince with lies, deceit and manipulation — all played off with eccentric amusement — to call the town his home. The townspeople bleach tablecloths and curtains white to outfit the townsfolk in cricket uniforms
to appease the cricket-loving doctor, tap his home phone to learn his favourite meals and pretend to enjoy the doctor’s favoured jazz music. These are just some of the movie’s humourous antics. At the heart of all of this humour is a message about the effects of work on relationships and the state of the economy. A woman leaves her family in the small harbour town for a job in the big city as a means of trying to gain some independence from what she sees as a struggling marriage, paralleling a man leaving the town for the same city after procuring a job there as a way of keeping his family together, whole and cared for. The town’s deception of Paul reflects the current economy that we struggle in. The film is wise enough to not play it off for laughs. The population of the town knows it’s in no state to deny 9-5 jobs or to disapprove of the company holding their cheques. It’s a gritty reality that the rest of the film’s humour (a scene where two old ladies listen in to Paul’s raunchy phone conversation with his fiancé springs to mind) balances out.
“We love playing at the Arts Station, [it’s a] great community, great crowd, great audience,” hree Alberta-based artists Sures noted adding that the small, grouped together last week artsy community has supported and performed at the Fernie them throughout. Arts Station. Sures’ music is often referred to “It was a lot of fun,” singer/ as a combination songwriter of folk, roots Ben Sures said. and blues tunes “We love playing at “It was our lathered with the Arts Station, [it’s first concert wit and humour, a] great community, as a group. We humour that he great crowd, great just thought it reiterated when would be nice to audience.” he spoke about spend some time how they came Ben Sures together and up with the name Singer/Songwriter play some music Honey in the Jar. together.” He noted that The trio, who he wanted to have coined themselves Honey in come up with a “tag line that the Jar, drew an audience to the made you curious and to a degree Arts Station last Thursday night. describes the band. It sort of Honey in the Jar is made of popped into my head like magic.” musicians Ben Sures, Karla Anderson and Chloe Albert. By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
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A year has passed with many moments for me standing still There is still a void, an emptiness that nothing seems to fill Try and try as much as I might The tears still flow many a night There is no remedy for my unending heartache No tonics or prescriptions that I may take The pain is something I must venture through But some days I feel like my path is paved with glue When one door closes another opens this is what I’m told It doesn’t bring me comfort for in my arms it’s you I long to hold I awake trying to find the positive in each and every day Taking on whatever new challenges rear up along the way You will now and forever be the wind beneath my wings Carrying me up to the lands of many wonderful dreams Your face and your smile permanently seared into my brain Keeps me functioning with the knowledge that we will be together again For one day my body too will also fail And you and I will no longer be separated by this thin veil Love Mom, Dad and Fontanna XOXO
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It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Elizabeth Peters announce her passing. Mom made her final journey on September 14th, 2014 at 3:30 am. Born on October 2nd, 1927 in a Mennonite colony in the Ukraine, she was the firstborn to parents Abraham and Maria Reimer. The family immigrated to Canada in 1947 after the Second World War via the General Heinzelman ship, docking at pier 21 in Halifax, and from there headed west, settling in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She met her husband and soul mate Peter at a wedding in Winnipeg, and the couple married on April 24th, 1949. Together they raised nine children and felt each child was a blessing from God, never a hardship. Following construction work, the family settled in Fernie in 1970. Every day Mom marveled at the beauty of the mountains and had no desire to ever leave this valley. Widowed in 1983, she never fully recovered from the loss of her husband. Her sole focus from that point forward was the well being of her children and grandchildren. Family was everything to her. Her faith never wavered. As children, we constantly brought home stray animals, too numerous to count. All were cared for and give a home by our Mother. On April 9th, 2001 Mom suffered a massive intracranial hemorrhage. Her chances for survival were slim, but her strong will to survive triumphed. This determination of hers gave us another 13 1/2 years with her. She was able to attend all but one of her grandchildren’s weddings. The caregivers at Rocky Mountain Village became her second family, and she was forever grateful for the kindness and caring given to her. There she was affectionately known as “grandma” with the beautiful smile. Although fluent in 5 languages, and able to converse with anyone she met, the affects of her stroke ended up taking away this ability in her last years. Not to be deterred, she communicated using other means. If she kissed your hand, she liked you. If she rolled her eyes look out, it meant she didn’t. Mom shared her love of music with all of us. Her favorite was classical. Although known to few, she was accomplished with the guitar. She taught us love, caring, sharing, compassion and the art of forgiveness. She’ll be forever missed and never forgotten. Mom was predeceased by her parents, husband Peter, brother Abe, and sister Mary. She is survived by her children: sons Peter, James and David; and daughters Betty (Blair) Porter, Irene Peters, Susan Lidster, Rietta Peters, Margeaux (Mike Graham) Bauman, and Linda (Lou) Reddin. Grandchildren: Graeme and Geoff Porter, Sarah D’Attolico, Christopher and Patrick Lidster, Liam Peters, Kaeli, Krista, Hannah and Heidi Bauman, and Kyle and Colin Martel. Great grandchildren: Amelia Porter, Jaya and Maya Lidster, Lily Martel, and Sophia and Raquel D’Attolico. Siblings, Susan Bruhns, Christel Kozolofski and Henry Reimer. “We understand death for the first time when he puts his hand upon one whom we love.” Visitation will take place at the Mountainside Community Church on Friday, September 19th from 9:00 – 10:30 with the Funeral Service to follow at 11:00. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made to the S.P.C.A. or to the Children’s Charity of the donor’s choice. Memories and condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of September 21 to 27, 2014 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS, AND PISCES
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
Your weight could fluctuate because of some kind of overload at work. You need to rest after experiencing lots of business success.
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GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)
You feel in need of the comfort of your own home more often than usual this week. You also take this opportunity to change the furniture around.
CANCER (June 22 - July 22)
You are very articulate this week. You lighten the mood everywhere you go. Your mood allows you to come to some nice arrangements and create a feeling of harmony.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
You could be faced with a fairly large expense that you’ll have to budget for. But you realize that you have the means to fulfill your ambitions.
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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
There is lots of action in view. A few friends want to invite you to join them in doing some interesting social and sports activities throughout the winter months.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
There is some confusion in the air, especially at work. A nice family getaway gives you a chance to recharge your batteries even though it is rather complicated to organize.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
Due to chronic fatigue, you help yourself by slowly transforming your lifestyle. You could also feel the need to embark on some practices of a more spiritual nature.
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You’re in an excellent position to receive a promotion at work. You have a fair bit of success on a financial level. Even your investments show some good returns.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
The idea of taking a trip crosses your mind. You also have an insatiable thirst for knowledge. A major project gets organized alone or with family.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
You receive some great news about funding that will help you realize one of your dreams. Don’t take your studies lightly if you want to succeed.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
Some people are counting on you. They’re waiting for a decision that you’re having difficulty making. Try to have as much information as possible at hand.
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Painting in plein sight for Paint Out Fernie Event By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
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frosty morning, blue skies and sweeping mountain views greeted artists at the Fernie Golf Course on Saturday morning for a live painting event. Local artist Pamm Ciupa organized the event, Paint Out Fernie, and sent out invitations to artists from all areas and specialties to enjoy a weekend of plein air painting. “It’s French for ‘open air’,” explained Ciupa of the artists setting up their easels on the chilly golf course grounds. “We go out and we paint directly from nature,” said Ciupa. “I’ve been doing it myself for three years and I’m just inspired to be out here and I love it so much that I want to share it with other artists as well.” Ciupa has enjoyed plein air painting for almost a decade. She only recently discovered other’s passion for the outdoor painting pastime.
“There’s actually a circuit of plein air cities that people move between,” described Ciupa. “And I literally wanted to get Fernie on that map.” With the beautiful views that surround the city, it’s no wonder that world-renown artists took Ciupa up on her offer to “study directly” from Fernie’s nature. Among those artists were some from Cranbrook, Cochrane, Kimberley, Calgary and even China. Jin Sha is a notable painter known across China for his watercolour and oil paintings. Other prominent artists were Lily Ching, of Cochrane, who is also president of the Foothills Art Club. On Sunday afternoon, the artists laid out their pieces on The Arts Station’s steps after a second day of painting plein air in town. Ciupa was pleased with the turn out and the reception of the event and said she hopes to make next year’s “bigger and better.” “This is only my first year doing it,” she said, “but I’m really excited to take this even further.”
Pamm Ciupa looks to the mountains for inspiration at the Fernie Golf Course on Saturday morning. Photo by S. Kucharski
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ocal band Shred Kelly is currently vying for the grand prize in B.C.’s Peak Performance Project, and in addition to playing music, the band is also set to create a fundraising initiative. The result: teaming up with three different Elk Valley charities to fund youth programming. One of these collaborations will be the Fernie Colour Crawl, which takes place on Saturday, September 27 at the Arts Station Square. For this event, Shred Kelly will be paired up with two Elk Valley-based charities. The event will raise funds for the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation while also creating a three-part youth concert series initiative with the Fernie and District Arts Council. The concert series will be used to expose youth to indie music and give them the opportunity to attend workshops led by real musicians. Participants are expected to show up in all white gear for the 5.5 km run, as they will be doused with bright colours to serve as a colourful reminder of the fun of the event. Shred Kelly will be waiting for the athletes at the finish line to perform an outdoor concert for all runners as well as a BBQ. Full information and details are available at the Fernie Colour Crawl and Concert with Shred Kelly Fundraiser Facebook page. The group has also launched an Indiegogo campaign and is looking to raise $5,000 for Musicounts, a musical education charity providing music through schools across the country.
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Sage McBride of Shred Kelly said that after music teacher, Brook Roberts, from Salmon Arm taught children in their class some of Shred Kelly’s music, the band knew they wanted to give back in a similar way in order to keep music alive in classrooms. “It was an incredibly rewarding experience for not only us, but the students as well,” said McBride. “We are donating to Musicounts so that teachers across Canada will have the tools to inspire children to explore and create music.”
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Ladies' Day Results: September 9, 2014 Event: Low Putts 0-24: Ursula Schroeder 25-30: Brenda Muselius 31-35: Jill Snell 36+: No players in this handicap category Skins: Ursula Schroeder (2), Sue Boyd, Jill Snell and Brenda Muselius (2) Deuces: Ursula Schroeder KP 0-30 sponsored by Park Place: Sue Boyd KP 32+ sponsored by Fernie Chiropractic: no players landed on the green Attendance Draw Prize from Overwaitea: Sue Boyd There were four ladies that made it out to enjoy a good round of golf. All players were so lucky to enjoy a perfectly dry round, even if it was rather cool and overcast all day long. Thank you to Ray and the grounds crew for all their continued hard work on the course, we are very thankful for the progress that has been achieved this season, and we're now all hoping for a warm September so we can see the results of your continued efforts around the course. 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. We are now done with all our regular events for the season and are looking forward to seeing everyone out at the Closing Special or again next year, when things get going in May.
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The Radium Lady Pro Tournament was played at the Radium Resort Course on Monday, September 8. We had two pros from the Fernie Golf and Counrty Club playing with a full team compliment. Congratulations go out to Micheal Van Horne and his team of Pat Moore, Aysha Haines, Marilyn Bruschetta and Ursula Schroeder who finished in the top five even. Honourable mention goes out to Mel Dies and the rest of the Fernie Ladies that played that day, including Nan Morrison, Sue Boyd, Laren Lozza and Marilyn Ononfrychuk who put in a valiant effort even with the skies opening up and drenching everyone on the last few holes. Special mention to Jill Snell, Arlene Bye, Patti Kuntz and Danielle Kiedyk who also played that day with St. Eugene Mission Golf Course professional, Cindy Soukoroff. Our Season Closing Special will be held Sunday, September 21 to allow for an earlier start, an earlier finish and an earlier meal. Registration is currently available in the pro-shop and the last day to register is Friday September, 19. Payment is due at time of registration.
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Tom Savage at the Arts Station History of a Common Man Tour
Tom Savage is taking his show on the road this month, and this time it is he alone; acoustic guitar in hand, bare-bones and stripped down. His accompaniment: the space around him and the silence he allows with each rest in the music. The focus is on the lyrics but don't fret, Tom always has nt Hosmer as the sun sets on The Ghost Rider appears on Mou some guitar wizardry tucked up the Elk Valley. customerservice@thefreepress.ca! his sleeve. Don't miss his show at Send your favourite photos to: the Fernie Arts Station on Saturday, September 20 at 8 p.m.! Tom's upcoming album History Of A Common Man continues Savage's exploration of folk, country, and Americana genres. The collection finds its stories in people who live on the margins and outsiders & looking for their place in the world.
Got the Travel Bug? If you're already dreaming of somewhere warm to escape the Elk Valley winter, visit Marja and Lori at Mountain High Travel & Tours for some expert advice on where to go next. With plenty of travel experience of their own, the ladies at Mountain High Travel are great for giving information and inspiration for different vacations. Their library of guide books and tour brochures provides options for every traveller, whether you're looking for a luxury getaway or an adventurous backpacking journey. You'll find Mountain High Travel & Tours at 652 2nd Avenue in Fernie, right next to Jay's Jewellers. You can also call 250-423-6916 or visit their website www.mountainhightravel.com for more information on their services. Bon voyage!
Tandoor Grill Fine Indian
Fun at Night
Cuisine Delicious Canadian Meals Fernie Stanford Resort Hwy 3, 100 Riverside Way
250-423-5000
Tuesday to Sunday, 5 to 10 pm
We offer a Gluten-Free bun option on all burgers including the tasty Chicken Club Burger.
tel: 250.423.6871
www.parkplacelodge.com
Patio open until 10 pm
What’s H OT
Reduce, reuse and recycle as you prepare for winter… including utilizing the FreeCycle at the Fernie Transfer Station! Consider using milk paint for a fantastic finish to surfaces, furniture and housewares.
Infinitea This Week
Patio & Live Music
Friday 19th - Rob Boland & Mikey P play live 8pm Saturday 20th - 25% off Tapas & $4 wines Sunday 21st New Summer Menu- $10 BBQ & $5 TEAsars
Book Infinitea for your Serving Lunch & Private DinnerFunctions and Catering this Fall email: infinitea@mail.com
Patio Licenced untilSt10pm LocatedNoon on 5th downtown Custom Tea Ice-Cream