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The Fernie Cadets proudly marched with flags during the Remembrance Day Ceremony held at the cenotaph in front of the Fernie couthouse. Hundreds of locals gathered for the annual service. Photo by S. Moulton

rustee Electoral Area 4 candidate Jeanette Selwood and RDEK Area B candidate Stan Doehle received a lot of public backlash and heat during the Southeast Kootenay forum held at the Jaffray Elementary/Jr. Secondary School on Monday, November 3. The forum was divided into two one hour sessions, with trustee candidates Selwood and Jacqueline Blumhagen answering prepared questions followed by an open forum during the first hour and RDEK Area B candidates Doehle and Morgan Dilts answering questions in the same format during the second hour. The trustee candidates answered questions regarding labour disputes, provincial government funding, the modified school calendar, the lack of learning assistants and the lack of communication between school officials and parents. But it was the questions relating to Kindergarten and Grade 10 configuration and the provincial government allowing students to attend out of district school that generated debate amongst members of the community. Selwood maintained that she could not promise residents that she would keep the Jaffray high school running, and would instead determine their continuation based on a cost benefit scenario. “I wouldn’t do anything to change the policy as it is,” Selwood said when asked what she would do to change the current enrollment policy in British Columbia. “Why should we hold our kids back? We don’t want to limit our kids. Let them thrive.” Selwood went on to say, “I can’t make a promise to you. I would have to make a realistic decision. I’m not trying to close down a school, that’s not my intent by any means, it’s just being realistic with what is the best for our children.” Several members of the public expressed their concerns over Selwood’s response, stating that Selwood was essentially voluntarily closing down the school. Continued on page 2

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Jaffray forum generates controversy Continued from page 1 orum moderator and Jaffray Elementary/Jr. Secondary School teacher Randy Reay went out of form during the meeting, stating his own personal opinion on the subject. “I’ll be honest, I am alarmed at your response. This school is the heart of this community. You take that away and the community has lost its purpose, lost its focus, and this is really a huge issue,” Reay said. “I’m a bit puzzled as to why you would put your name in the ring to represent this area having those sorts of feelings.” He went on to say, “When you’re going into a battle already willing to give up, you don’t have much of a chance of winning.” Selwood, however, noted that in order to keep the high school running, she would have to look into the reasons children are leaving, whether it be for mental health reasons or because the school does not provide students with as many opportunities. “You can’t force them to come; their mental health is more important than attending this school,” she said. When it came to this issue, Blumhagen sat on the opposite end of the fence, assuring the community that she would do everything she possibly could to keep the high school open. “I’m willing to exhaust every other avenue before shutting this school

down,” she maintained. “Once you lose a high school, you can’t get it back. I will fight as hard as I can to keep them here.” Although the candidates differed in their opinions in regards to the high school, both trustee candidates agreed that the modified school calendar needs to be adjusted and that they need to work hard to ensure more parents become involved in the school community, even if it entails going door to door to encourage parents to participate in Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings. The RDEK Electoral Area B forum brought forward another set of Southeast Kootenay issues, some of which resulted in the forum losing structure. Doehle and Dilts answered questions regarding the Official Community Plan (OCP), zoning, infrastructure, ground water and septic problems in Jaffray, tourism and concerns over the Elko treatment facility. In regards to zoning and the OCP, Doehle noted that zoning has to be re-looked at in order to ensure everyone in the community is paying their proper share in taxes, specifically RV park owners who have subdivided their property. One gentleman from the audience accused Doehle of preaching zoning enforcement, while not leading by example himself. “It would be nice if everyone in this community could put all the

bickering aside and get along,” Doehle responded. Doehle and Dilts also spoke about the sewage treatment facility in Elko that was shut down by the Ministry of Environment. Doehle noted that the facility shut down because the Ministry of Environment found fractured rock, resulting in waste leeching into the ground. “As I director, I would make that a top priority to get rectified because it is a huge issue in this area,” Doehle said. In terms of the OCP, both candidates agreed that the plans would benefit from improved enforcement in the area. “It’s intended to be a breathing document,” Dilts noted, stressing the importance of the OCP reflecting future plans, as the community continues to promote economic development in the area. “[We need to] plan for the growth that is coming, because no matter how much we want to pretend it’s not coming, it is coming and we need to be ready for it.” Despite the public backlash and controversy between the audience and the candidates, the forum ended on a positive note, with each candidate presenting their closing remarks and encouraging the public to take part in the general election, which is set to take place on Saturday, November 15.

Low early voter turn out, Fernie

Fernie early voting had a low turn out at the Senior’s Drop-In Centre. Photo by S. Kucharski By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

y last Wednesday afternoon, only two-dozen people had shown up at the Fernie Senior’s Drop-In Centre for early voting in this year’s municipal election. Election workers Gayle Vallance and Heather Young said that early voting was slow this year compared to last, which saw over 100 locals cast their ballots. “It’s still nice to meet people throughout the course of the day,” said Young of working the polls. Vallance, who has worked at voting stations since the 90s said she always looks forward to meeting new voters in the community as well as welcoming back familiar faces. General voting day will be held on November 15. In the City of Fernie, locals can head to the Senior Centre, in the District of Sparwood voting will take place at the Henry Volkmann Memorial Complex and in the District of Elkford voters should meet at the Elkford Community Conference Centre.

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Remembrance Day in the Elk Valley Elkford

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ocals gathered outside the Sparwood library at the centaph on Remembrance Day to lay wreaths and bow their heads in remembrance of soldiers who died. A prayer opened the ceremony that many locals braved the cold to attend. Encircling the cenotaph, residents stood in a moment of silence in memoriam until the traditional “The Last Post” bugle rang. Wreaths were placed around the centaph in honour of certain families as well as donated by local businesses. Following the ceremony, children were encouraged to place their poppies amongst the wreaths as a further sign of respect for soldiers’ sacrifices. Photos by S. Kucharski

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Fernie By Sara Moulton Free Press Staff

undreds of attendees from service clubs, the RCMP, community groups, schools, the Fernie Ghostriders and members of the public gathered to pay their respects in Fernie on Tuesday November 11. Mayor Mary Giuliano reflected on the significance of remembering those who have served, particularly after the recent events in Ottawa and the death of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo. "I think everywhere in Canada, and especially for us here in Fernie, today is so important because it shows solidarity with the rest of Canada and shows the heart we have for this country and for our town," said Giuliano. RCMP officers led a parade through Fernie from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36 to the cenotaph outside the courthouse, where a Remembrance Day ceremony was held. Following speeches, the singing of the national anthem and renditions of "The Last Post" and "Reveille", wreaths were laid at the base of the cenotaph before the parade reassembled to march back to the Legion.

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large crowd gathered at the Elkford Cenotaph outside of the district building to pay respect to Canadian soldiers on Remembrance Day. The Master of Ceremonies, Paul Bottolfson, welcomed everyone to the Cenotaph Ceremony, introducing the playing of O Canada and “The Last Post” followed by two minutes of silence. Upon introduction, Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher asked the crowd to give thanks to those who have died fighting for us and to ask God to keep those still fighting safe and protected. "Remembrance Day is the day that all Canadians gather to commemorate fallen heroes who have served our country. We need to remember them not only today but every day, how they fought and died so we could have the freedom to live the lives we live today," said McKerracher. "I'd also like to thank all the brave armed forces members that still serve today. Canadian forces protect our country and keep us safe." Many members of the public took part in the laying of the wreaths before the benediction and blessing by Pastor Lorrie-Anne McLeod. As the crowd dispersed they were encouraged to lay their poppies on the cenotaph. A social followed at the Elkford Community Centre.

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United Steelworkers campaign for workplace death law enforcement during council meeting By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

teve Kallies and Alex Hanson, vice-president and president of the United Steelworkers 9346, attended the November 3 Sparwood council meeting to ask for the district’s support in the national campaign for the proper enforcement of a workplace death law. The law in question, the Westray Act, was named after the 1992 Westray coal mining disaster in Nova Scotia that killed 26 miners, after methane gas ignited and exploded. The act was established in 2004 and imposes that anyone who has authority in the workplace and can direct another

person to perform a task has a legal obligation to prevent bodily harm to that person. Should fatalities occur, that person must be held negligible. The Steelworkers feel that the law has not been properly enforced and that workplace fatalities are still not being investigated through the lens of criminal accountability. “Nearly 1000 people die a year as a result of their work either in the workplace or due to occupational disease … That is the worst record in the developed countries,” said Kallies. The Steelworkers propose that the provincial and federal governments be urged to ensure that crown attorneys and

police are properly educated and trained to apply the Westray amendments to the criminal code. “Before we start sending people to jail, we need to educate workers [about the right to refuse unsafe work],” commented Coun. Sonny Saad. Hanson acknowledged this but noted that in cases such as Westray, workers had the option to either work in unsafe conditions or not get paid, as that area was going through a depression and employment was scarce. “The company was saying, ‘If you don’t like it here, you can quit,’ knowing it was a one-horse town. So people voluntarily gave up their right to refuse work because

they had to choose between putting bread on the table and work,” said Hanson. The goal, according to Hanson, is not to send people to jail, but to reinforce supervisors to make better, safer choices in the work environment and with machinery, or else they can be held accountable for their dangerous, unsafe choices. “I think sometimes steelworkers and unions as a whole get cornered into saying we only care about the people we represent,” commented Kallies. “But this campaign is not a witch-hunt or [meant] to send people to jail. It’s just saying that we have great legislation in place and it should be utilized. We want to be a voice for working people across the country.”

Elk River Alliance hold first general meeting

The Elk River Alliance hosted their first Annual General Meeting last Wednesday at the Fernie Museum. By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

he second floor of the Fernie Museum was packed last Wednesday with attendees eager to hear about the accomplishments of the Elk River Alliance as they held their first annual general meeting. The Elk River Alliance has been an organization since 2010 but has only recently become an independent group from Wildsight. The group aims to connect people to the

Elk River and raise awareness and understanding about the watershed. The group took the night as an opportunity to provide updates on their accomplishments this year, as well as reviewing their financial reports. “It’s so great to be here because these people are so passionate about what they do,” said ERA Executive Director Lee-Anne Walker. Amongst their accomplishments was the Elk River Watershed Valley Bottom assessment, which created a

report card of the Elk River’s valley bottom to residents, analyzing how much of it was natural and how much of it was disturbed. The group also conducted a Silver Springs Stewardship Solutions report, which outlined four priorities that the Silver Springs area requires, such as washrooms. The ERA also updated their board of directors, keeping some members acclaimed while appointing others to positions amongst the group. Notably, Levi Strong, a 15-year-old Sparwood resident is now on the Alliance’s board Photos by S. Kucharski of directors. “It’s an amazing experience,” said Strong of the appointment. “I’m honoured to be asked to be part of such a great group of people and run a great program, educating younger kids about the Elk Watershed and this entire valley. I’ve grown up and been fishing since I was seven, enjoying the wildlife and everything there is to offer.” The first board meeting with new as well as acclaimed members will be held in December.

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Workshop for Senior Falls Prevention Awareness Week By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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by Katelyn Dingman

There was a lot of discussion on Facebook this past weekend over why the Kenny Hess/Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert was not covered by The Free Press. Several locals jumped in on the conversation, and many individuals posted very nasty comments about The Free Press. I’d like to use this editorial to clarify a few things. We did not avoid covering the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band because they didn’t put advertisements in the paper or because it’s not an out of town event. We have absolutely nothing against covering local bands, and would have jumped on the opportunity to cover this story. As a local newspaper, we work to cover local events, news, arts and entertainment and sports, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert would have been a great event to cover, as it was a well-attended local event that brought a significant amount of revenue to Fernie. The majority of the time, the coverage in our arts section is in response to a personal invitation, although we often seek out arts stories as well. Everyone in the community is invited to generate a conversation with the newspaper, informing us of events to ensure those events receive proper coverage, but the fact of the matter is we have limited public engagement with our paper. It disheartens me to see people making complaints after the fact, when this issue could have been resolved simply by generating a conversation with The Free Press. We also welcome photo submissions for events we are unable to attend. One of the comments also stated that if it is not a ski race or bike race, we won’t cover the event. That is incorrect information. When it comes to sports coverage, we again are willing to cover a wide variety of sporting events. This past summer, The Free Press covered everything from disc-golf tournaments, soccer and rugby to golf, endurocross, bowling and running. And yes, we also covered several bike races. Biking and skiing are beloved sporting activities in the Elk Valley and that is hard for anyone to deny. But we also worked to give other organized sports space in the paper and we’re always welcoming to new ideas. The purpose of this editorial is not to come down on the individuals generating these types of negative social media conversations. My purpose is simply to invite you to generate a conversation with The Free Press in order to avoid this type of negative feedback. I honestly believe all this negativity can be avoided by opening up our lines of communication. If you ever feel The Free Press has dropped the ball on a story, keep in mind that we always welcome submitted photos or stories.

Katelyn Dingman

Letter to the editor regarding teachers Why do teachers always fight with elected officials? I think it is very important to share with the public that our district, SD5 Southeast Kootenay, has decided to not pay some teachers for the first day back after the strike. The ending of the strike provided for a single day to prepare for the start of school, which would be paid. This was decided between the provincial union and government negotiation teams. It is fully

within the rights of our board to not pay some of us for that day due to a mathematical calculation of how we are paid and the number of teaching days that occur in September. However, there are a number of local school boards who have decided to pay all employees for that day, even though they are not contractually obligated. If you as a taxpayer have ever wondered why there is such a difficult relationship between teachers and their employer, please ask our school board trustees - who we, as a community, elect - why they would not pay us for that day. I have one answer; they will save a lot of money. It's up to you to decide; do teachers deserve fair pay for the work we do? David Pasivirta Fernie, B.C.

The Free Press provides election coverage By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

ith the municipal election coming up on Saturday, November 15 The Free Press is gearing up to provide residents with up-to-date coverage on election day. Follow our website (thefreepress.ca) and our Twitter (@ FernieFreePress) for live election coverage, and use the following hashtags to quickly find updates in your area: #ElkValleyElectionFernie, #ElkValleyElectionSparwood, #ElkValleyElectionElkford and #ElkValleyElectionAreaB. Be sure to check out next week’s The Free Press for final results and coverage of newly-elected officials.

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Wildlife Corner

Submitted by Kathy Murray Wildsafe B.C. Community Coordinator

Fernie Bear sightings reported on 4th Avenue A and Mount Proctor. Sparwood Bear sightings reported on Pine Avenue and Pinyon Drive. As the temperature drops, the days become shorter, natural food becomes scarce and snow starts to fall, bears move on to find a den for the winter. Hibernation is a way for bears to conserve energy in the winter when food is in low supply. Most black bears and grizzly bears den for four to six months, however, bears do not go into true hibernation. Their body temperature and metabolic rate do not decrease as much as in other hibernating species and they may wake up relatively easily during their winter sleep. In order to survive without eating, bears must slow down their physiological systems and live off their fat reserves. They actually enter a state of dormancy where their heart rate drops from 40-70 beats per minute to 8-12 beats per minute, their metabolism slows down by half and their body temperatures drop by 3-7 degrees Celsius. Bears do not eat or drink during this time and they do not urinate or defecate either. Such a build-up of urea would cause humans to die. Bears have a unique ability to recycle

the build-up or urea, using it to manufacture new proteins. During hibernation, the bear’s body essentially enters a mode of conservation, efficiency and recycling. The WildSafeBC program will be going into hibernation until the spring. WildSafeBC is grateful for the generous support the program receives from sponsors, partners and volunteers. Thanks to our sponsors: Ministry of Environment, Columbia Basin Trust, British Columbia Conservation Foundation, the City of Fernie, the District of Elkford and the R.D.E.K. Community partners have provided invaluable support and guidance. Thank you to the Conservation Officer Service, The Free Press, Elk Valley Herald, The Drive 99.1, Wildsight, Fernie Trails Alliance, Tourism Fernie, Fernie Alpine Resort, Island Lake Lodge and the Fernie Chamber of Commerce. Finally, thank you to our volunteers and all the residents who made an effort this season to remove wildlife attractants from their properties. Let’s keep wildlife wild and our community safe!

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Tips for the East Kootenay Outdoor Enthusiasts Submitted by Patricia Burley East Kootenay Conservation Officer

nder Section 81 of the Wildlife Act it states that a licence, permit or authorization issued under the act is not transferable and it is an offence for a person to allow their licence to be used by another person, or to use another person’s licence. This is a straight forward piece of legislation; however, breeches of it happen every year. What this means for outdoors users is that a person cannot purchase a licence and then subsequently give it to, or allow someone else to use it. Further, a person cannot borrow another person’s licence. Although these two offences may seem minor in nature, they are viewed by the government as being more serious violations. If convicted, in addition to any penalty imposed by the court, an individual will receive an automatic one year minimum suspension from holding any licences issued under the Wildlife 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 1-877-9527277 (RAPP). Callers may remain anonymous if they wish and they may be eligible for a reward.

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Note: No Family Shinny on Nov. 1st, Nov. 8th, Nov. 15th and no Men’s Shinny on Nov. 7th. The skating schedule is subject to change. Visit www.elkford.ca for the current skating schedule.

The District reminds you that per District Bylaw No. 428, residents must turn ON the bleeder valve in their residences from October 31, 2014 to May 1, 2015. Please ensure that your valves are in working condition before you turn them on. It is the residents’ responsibility to ensure that their water systems do not freeze. Any thawing of lines will be at the homeowner’s expense.

Elkford Fire Rescue is Recruiting Come out and join us. No experience is necessary. For further information about this opportunity, please call 250.865.4020 or email: ﬁrechief@elkford.ca.

Notice of Intent to Amend Council Procedure Bylaw No. 712, 2011 TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to sections 94 and 124 of the Community Charter, Council may not amend, repeal or substitute a Council Procedure Bylaw unless Council ﬁrst gives notice of their intent to do so.

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • November 24 Regular Council

@ 6 pm

• December 8

@ 6 pm

Regular Council

Reminder to Turn on Bleeder Valves

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

Council for the District of Elkford intends to amend Council Procedure Bylaw No. 712, 2011. Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 766, 2014 will receive the second and the third readings at the Council meeting on November 24, 2014; with adoption scheduled for the Council meeting of December 8, 2014. The proposed Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 766, 2014 includes the following changes: 1. Section 7(2)(a) Council meeting schedule changed from the second and fourth Monday to the second

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Monday only in the month of December. Section 10(1) Electronic Meetings provision added for the Regular Council meetings. Section 23(1) Delegations, removed the words “by resolution”. Section 33(1) Public Question Period, change the words “have been on the Council agenda” to “are on the current Council agenda” to clarify the intent of the section.

The current bylaw can be viewed on the District of Elkford website at www.elkford.ca or a copy may be obtained at the District of Elkford Ofﬁce, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC. C. Helgesen, Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer November 3, 2014

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Mondays

• 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 • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 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 • 3:45 to 5:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

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 • 8:00 pm – Narcotics Anonymous Open Meeting, 101 Centennial Sq. Sparwood

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 • 7:00 to 9:00pm – Healing Rooms Open at Mountainside Church • 7:30 – Ladies Darts at the Fernie Legion (new members welcome) • 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 • 7:00pm – Darts at the Sparwood Legion • 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

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 – Jam Night every 2nd Friday at the Sparwood Legion • 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 • 4:00 to 6:00pm - Meat Draw at the Sparwood 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 • 6:30pm - Texas Hold’em Poker at the Fernie Legion (every 2nd week) • 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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Pugs & Crows, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Sparwood Arts Heritage Council Annual Craft Fair Rec Centre from 1:008:00pm Fernie Ghostriders vs. Spokane Braves, Memorial Arena 7:30 pm TexasHold’em,FernieLegion Hall – registration 6 pm start 6:30 pm Lantern Build, Fernie Arts Station 11:00 am Lantern Build, Fernie Arts Station, Noon & 6:00 pm Lantern Build, Fernie Arts Station 6:00 pm Northern Lights Lantern Festival, Fernie Arts Station 6:30 – 8:30 pm Fernie Ghostriders vs. Kimberley Dynamiters, Memorial Arena 7:30 pm Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign Kick Off Guitar & Banjo workshop with Cara Luft and Scott Nygaard at Clawhammer Press FoggyHogtownBoys,Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Warren Miller No Turning Back Film Tour, Vogue Theatre, 7:00 pm Fernie Ghostriders vs. Creston Valley Thunder Cats, Memorial Arena 7:30 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

2014 Local General Election is this Saturday! Reminder to all eligible electors that Saturday, November 15, 2014 is the general voting day for the 2014 Local General Election. This will be your final opportunity to cast your vote for up to six (6) candidates for the Office of Councillor for the City of Fernie. The polling place at the Senior Citizen Drop-In Centre at 562-3rd Avenue opens at 8:00am and closes at 8:00pm sharp! Your VOTE is important!

Notice of Intention to provide assistance under a Partnering Agreement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fernie intends to provide assistance to the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies – Fernie Alpine Resort under the terms of a three-year partnering agreement pursuant to Section 21 of the Community Charter for the provision of municipal services, being a New Year’s Eve fireworks display to occur on December 31st in 2014, 2015 and 2016 at the resort, providing for an annual payment by the City to the Resort the sum of $1,000.00 from the Province’s Resort Municipality Initiative. Council will consider this partnering agreement at the November 24, 2014 regular meeting of Council. A complete copy of the proposed partnering agreement can be viewed at the office of the Director of Corporate Administration Services at 501 3rd Avenue, City Hall, Fernie, BC during regular business hours or online at www.fernie.ca. For more information, please contact the Director of Corporate Administration Services at (250) 423-6817 or michelle.martineau@fernie.ca.

Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC so that Council may hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by the proposed amendments to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 for: Applicant: Haworth Development Consulting Ltd. (o/b 0948262 B.C. Ltd., BC0948262) Location: Cedar Valley Neighborhood Legal Description: That Part of District Lot 5237, Kootenay District Lying South of the Portion Subdivided by Plan 1280 and the Westerly Extension of the Southerly Boundary of Lot 36, Plan 1280 and West of Parcel B, (See 24330I) of Lot 36, Except (1) Parts Shown Outlined in Red on Plans 31725I and 34821I (2) Part Included in Explanatory Plan 36221I (3) Part Included in Plan 4201 and (4) Part Included in Plan R368 Bylaws: Bylaw No. 2213, cited as Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231, Amendment Bylaw No.1, 2014; AND Bylaw No. 2216 cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 148, 2014 The applicant is proposing to: • Bylaw No. 2213: Amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231 by redesignating a 18.73 hectares portion of the subject property from Residential to Natural Open Space on Schedule B, Land Use Designations; AND • Bylaw No. 2216: Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by deleting and replacing Section 4.2.18 Comprehensive Development Four zone text and CD-4 Map 1 with a new Section 4.2.18 Comprehensive Development Four zone text and CD-4 Map. Comments can be made in person at the Public Hearing, or in any of the following methods: BY EMAIL: cityhall@fernie.ca IN PERSON: City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue BY FAX: (250) 423.3034 BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Any submissions received after 5:00PM, Monday, November 24, 2014 will not be accepted. No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie.ca. A copy of the proposed bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm November 6, 2014 to November 24, 2014 (excluding weekends and statutory holidays), or online. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act.

Leisure Services Happenings The Fernie Memorial Arena offers public skate, adult shinny, skate & shoot and No School Friday Skates. Visit the website for the skating schedule. Please note public skating is cancelled for Fernie Ghostrider home games. Please visit www.fernieghostriders.com for the game schedule. Skating Schedule Change: Public skating is cancelled the following dates due to Minor Hockey Tournaments: November 14, 15 & 16, 2014 and December 5 & 6, 2014 The Aquatic Centre is offering the Water Safety Instructor course Saturday, November 22, 2014 running on weekends until Sunday, November 30, 2014. Call 250.423.4466 to register. Bring the kids down for swimming, pajamas, popcorn and a fun movie at the Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue, Fernie, BC from 5:30pm-8:30pm Friday, November 21, 2014. The Fernie Aquatic Centre is offering a Standard First Aid course for ages 13 and over. The course runs from Saturday, November 15 to Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 9am-5pm at the Aquatic Centre, 250 Pine Avenue. Call the Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466 to register or for more information.

Deadline for 2015 Grant Funding Requests is Friday! Reminder to all interested community groups and organizations that the deadline to submit completed applications for 2015 municipal grant funding is Friday, November 14, 2014! Application forms and guidelines are available at City Hall at 501–3rd Avenue and online. For more information, please contact Terry Holt, Director of Financial and Computer Services at 250.423.2223 or by email at terry.holt@fernie.ca.

The George S. Majic Spiritus Award Nominate a person or persons who for many years have exemplified the spirit of giving without any desire for recognition or reward; and by way of their contributions have enriched our community as a whole through their love of Fernie. Deadline for submissions is November 17, 2014 at 5:00pm. For more information see our website at www.fernie.ca or stop by City Hall.

Public Input into Amendment to the 2014-2018 Financial Plan The Council for the City of Fernie will be considering adoption of the 2014 - 2018 Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2265, 2014 on Monday, November 24, 2014. This amendment proposes to reallocate current funding from the downtown surveillance cameras and to increase capital works expenditures and the East Kootenay Energy Diet subsidy. Council encourages the public to review this information and if desired, to make representation to Council at the November 24, 2014 meeting either in person or in writing. Copies of the bylaw amendment and staff report are available on the City’s website at www.fernie.ca. Written submissions can be mailed, hand delivered or emailed to City Hall. The City will only guarantee that emails sent to cityhall@fernie.ca will form part of the Council agenda. The deadline for written submission is noon on Friday, November 21, 2014. For additional information, please contact Mr. Terry Holt at 250.423.2223 or terry.holt@fernie.ca.

Winter Parking and Snow Removal Winter parking regulations are now in effect. The following alternate parking schedule will be enforced through to April 15, 2015: NO PARKING permitted on the South or East Side of the Roadways Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday NO PARKING permitted on the North or West Side of the Roadways Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays Snow/ice covered walkways and driveways make it difficult for people to get around, so we ask that you please ensure that your sidewalks are cleared and safe for vehicles and pedestrians. We would like to remind you that every owner/occupant of a property that is located adjacent to a sidewalk is responsible for the removal of ice and snow from that portion of the sidewalk before 9:00AM each day. Failure to do so could result in a fine. For more information on the winter parking and snow removal regulations please visit the City’s website or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

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

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, November 17 Monday, December 1 Monday, December 15

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Inaugural Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Notice of Intention TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE

Notice is hereby given that Council at their Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC intends to approve a loan to Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society as follows: Amount of loan Purpose of loan Interest rate Repayment terms

$ 685,000.00 Complete construction of the Lilac Terrace Expansion Project To start upon completion of construction and charged monthly at the Municipal Finance Authority rate for short term loans as at the beginning of each month. To be repaid by any fundraising efforts, with the balance of the loan repayable on November 16, 2019. The Society may prepay the loan or any portion thereof at anytime without notice, bonus or penalty.

Notice Of Election By Voting PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Sparwood that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect one Mayor and six Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom the votes will be received are listed below: MAYOR Hungry Baytaluke Bev Bellina Cal McDougall Joanne Wilton

One person to be elected 259 Blue Spruce Crescent Sparwood, BC 461 Engelmann Spruce Drive Sparwood, BC 1329 Wildwood Sparwood, BC 427B Engelmann Spruce Drive Sparwood, BC

COUNCILLOR John Baher Brad Bowen Sharon Fraser Lois Halko Melanie Hutchinson Joe Jarina Jenna Jensen Margaret McKie Ron (Sonny) Saad Bobbie Saga Simon Senycz Rose Sharma Peter Templin

Six persons to be elected 8468 Baher Road North Sparwood, BC 414 Willow Place Sparwood, BC 460 Michel Creek Road Sparwood, BC 304 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC 259 Blue Spruce Crescent Sparwood, BC 411 Engelmann Spruce Drive Sparwood, BC 5867 Hwy 43 Sparwood, BC 463 White Birch Crescent Sparwood, BC 305 Paciﬁc Yew Crescent Sparwood, BC 7555 Hwy 43 Sparwood, BC 25 Juniper Crescent Sparwood, BC 452 Engelmann Spruce Drive Sparwood, BC 1210 Hickory Crescent Sparwood, BC

VOTING will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the District of Sparwood as follows: General Voting:

Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Henry Volkmann Memorial Complex (Leisure Centre) – Curling Rink Concourse, 367 Pine Avenue, Sparwood BC

Advance Voting:

Friday, November 14, 2014 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sparwood Seniors Citizen Drop In Centre, 101 4th Avenue, Sparwood BC ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Resident Elector (a) is a Canadian citizen; (b) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; (c) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past 6 months; (d) has been a resident of the District of Sparwood for the past 30 days; and (e) is not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law from voting.

RESIDENT ELECTORS may register on Voting Day at the Polling Station, if they meet these qualifications and provide two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not required. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-Resident Property Elector (a) is not entitled to register as a resident elector of the District of Sparwood; (b) is a Canadian citizen; (c) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; (d) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past 6 months; (e) has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Sparwood for the past 30 days; (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).

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS may register on Voting Day at the Polling Station, if they meet the qualifications set out, have two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature to prove identity), 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. Sarann Press Chief Election Officer

Notice of Council’s Intention

(in Council Chambers)

to Consider Adoption of amendments to the Utility and Solid Waste Management Bylaw At the Regular Meeting held November 3, 2014 Council gave three readings to Bylaw 1158 cited as “Utility and Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1014, Amendment Bylaw 1158, 2014”. This Bylaw has been brought forward to set rates for 2015 to 2017. The highlights of Bylaw 1158 are: • General rate increases for Water of 4%, for Sewer of 4% and for Garbage of 3% in each of 2015, 2016 and 2017. • These rates will be in effect until the new metered rates are established. • Inspection and connection fee increases of 4% in each of 2015, 2016 and 2017. • Revision to discount timing (no change to the 10% discount for January payment). • Establishment of a rate for excess water consumption (after District has provided notice). All persons who believe their interests are affected by Bylaw 1158 will be given an opportunity to make representations to Council at the Regular Meeting on November 17, 2014 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC. Written submissions may be delivered to the District Ofﬁce prior to the meeting. Barbara Nunes, Director of Finance

On-Street Parking Regulations October 1 – March 31

District of Sparwood “Sparwood Trafﬁc, Parking and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 472, 1987, Amendment Bylaw 1106, 2012” prohibits on-street parking from six o’clock a.m. to four o’clock p.m. October 1 to March 31 inclusive. Residents should note that: • • •

Parking on the street during snow plowing, snow removal, snow hauling, or sanding operations is prohibited; It is an offence to push, place or throw or allow to be pushed, placed or thrown any snow or ice upon a highway or lane; That no advance warning is required under the bylaw and the Motor Vehicle Act and offending vehicles will be towed. Please make appropriate arrangements for parking your vehicles.

The Bylaw Enforcement Department would like to thank all Sparwood residents for a productive and successful on-street parking period last winter and we look forward to working with you again this year.

Disposition of Land: Lots for Sale

Thinking about moving to Sparwood? There are endless reasons why you should: a great community spirit, exceptional location, and incredible lifestyle opportunities. Sparwood is situated in the South-Eastern corner of BC. Sparwood is a familyfriendly Rocky Mountain community nestled in the heart of BC's Elk Valley. Our community offers exceptional lifestyle opportunities just out the back door that include world-class skiing, fishing, hiking, biking, and hunting or simply spending time in the great outdoors. Whether you are considering moving here or already live here and are considering building your own home, we have four (4) residential lots available for sale at very reasonable prices. Sales are on a first come, first serve basis and must be in person or by an authorized agent. A 10% deposit is required and you must enter into a sales agreement with the District of Sparwood to pay the balance within 90 days. These lots are subject to GST. Whitewood Crescent There are four (4) single family residential lots zoned R-1A allowing for an optional modular for sale at the appraised price of $54,000. All sales will be subject to an option in favour of the District requiring a building permit within two (2) years of the date of sale, exercisable at 90% of the original sale price. The sale must close within 90 days of the date of offer. Lot 5, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 1309 Whitewood Crescent - Sale Pending

Lot 8, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 1315 Whitewood Crescent

Lot 6, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 1311 Whitewood Crescent

Lot 23, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 1306 Whitewood Crescent

For more information contact the District of Sparwood at 250.425.6271 or email tmelcer@sparwood.ca Details on each lot are available at: www.Sparwood.ca/land

Arts&Entertainment WhatsOn THE FREE PRESS Thursday, November 13, 2014

What’s on in the Elk Valley this week.

The Carlines stop off in Fernie By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

ictoria-based indie rock band The Carlines are on a road trip to promote their new Extended Play (EP), and one of their pitstops will be in Fernie. The band’s sound is driven by a haunting combination of melodic vocals and heartfelt lyrics played on top of the kind of drum and bass lines your heart can beat to. The band line-up is comprised of founder and former solo artist Sjoerd Meyer, whose songs are lifted by three musicians who have individually trekked across North America and played in front of thousands. Together, their creative sound was forged as one on the three-song EP Still The Sun Will Rise. Meyer admits that having a band consist of veteran touring artists has helped him to elevate the music he wrote as a solo artist. “Even though I’m still predominantly the main creative drive behind the band, the fact that there is feedback and the bouncing around of ideas has changed how I’ve approached stuff and takes it out of what I would normally do,” said Meyer. One such song is their lead single “Heart” which took on new life when Meyer brought it to The Carlines. “It’s our most melancholic song and it’s a very reflective song. I felt like it encompassed a lot for me personally with music just in the sense [that] things will go on all the time in life,” noted Meyer. Their EP Still The Sun Will Rise takes its name from the opening lyrics on “Heart.” “Careless words are the trigger on a loaded gun/It fires at a heart still beating to the rhythm of a broken drum/Still the sun will rise/The sun will fall,” sings Meyer over the pickings of an acoustic guitar.

“It captured the idea that no matter what happens, the sun will rise and it will fall and time will pass by,” said Meyer of the song and of the EP as a whole, which he hopes will do its job of getting The Carlines name out there. Meyer explained that without a solid foundation of lyrics or storytelling in a song, everything else falls flat, whether the band is playing an acoustic show or full-throttle electric set. “We’ve become really versatile and we can play what the room needs. It’s challenging to play to a quiet room, but I love it because the focus then is on the quality of the song,” said Meyer. The Carlines will be playing in Fernie on November 20 at Infinitea.

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Contemporary Jazz - Pugs and Crows, Thursday, November 14th at 8 pm JUNO Award winning instrumental band, Pugs and Crows, intertwines elements of indie rock, modern jazz, and classical music, to exhibit a playful, absurdist bent while evoking lush cinematic soundscapes.

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The Arts Station invited students across the area to contribute original works of art to their Elk Valley Métis gallery, and the Grade 8 and 9 students at Fernie Secondary School rose to the challenge. Alongside works of art by various Métis artists, including beadworkers and painters, the student’s work will stand as a testament to their generation. Jay Arnold, the art teacher at Fernie Secondary, collected rocks for the students to paint their creations on. “The rocks [represent] the past,” said Arnold, “and their creations of the Métis art are their definition of the present and the future.” Twenty-five students took part in the gallery and Arnold said that they really enjoyed doing it. “You can really tell just from the effort and time they put into their creations,” she said. The exhibition opened on October 30 and will be available for viewing until November 24.

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After dozens of laps around the track with a top speed of 230km/h down the straight, this car is nothing short of amazing. Everything else just feels slow. Zack Spencer

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Move over Obama, make way for the Hellcat fascia, which has not migrated to the shifter surround. Washington D.C. - The U.S. capital is an exciting place to The shifter too has been updated to a T-style that rebe, with all those presidential comings and goings, and minds older drivers of the Chargers sold in the original crowds gathering near the gates of the White House in muscle car era. The steering wheel is new and has upthe hope of catching a glimpse of the leader of the free dated switches to control two new screens in the dash. world. They include a base 5-inch screen in the console or But on a recent day, all the exciting action was happenoptional 8.4-inch version, plus a standard programmaing at Summit Point Raceway, about an hour and half ble screen in the instrument cluster for a quick glance away in neighbouring Virginia, where a smaller crowd when driving. The high performance SRT of journalists got more than a glimpse of models get a steering wheel with a flat the new 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat. bottom and heavily bolstered seats for Looks track-ready driving. The real story is that The first leg of the launch event was held this isn’t a track car, rather a solid family at Ronald Reagan airport, in a hangar 4-door with room for all passengers. cleared to display the entire Charger Drive lineup. They looked like colorful jellybeans On the way to the racetrack, I drove the scattered in different trim levels ranging ($39,495) R/T, Hemi-equipped Charger from the base V6 model to the R/T models The Charger has over highways and some backcountry featuring a 5.7L V8, then to the SRT high roads. This new model has a much more performance 392 model, and the all-new, an aggressive stance grownup feel and is a fantastic long road but this is also a car for 2015, Hellcat with 707 hp. trip machine. Passing is a snap but the The 2015 Charger gets an all-new exterior, that can blend into the Charger was happiest at about 130km/h, the only holdover pieces are the roof crowd, it doesn’t need maybe thanks to an all-new 8-speed and rear doors, and the rest is new, more automatic on all trim levels. Greeting to scream at the top of aggressive, sleeker and muscular. The nose us at the track were 5.7L Hemi cars, the now has a less blunt look, with a slimmer its voice that is left for 6.4L V8 Scat Pack model and the new headlight design that is meant to look the engine to do. Hellcat with a 6.2L V8 and with a big like a bandit, wearing a mask. Each trim supercharger bolted on. Zack Spencer has different grille openings and in the This engine has 90 per cent of the parts case of the high horsepower Hellcat, all upgraded from the regular engines and each one is put the air intakes, scoops and vents not only make the car on a 40-minute dyno test before being shipped to the look more menacing, but they all serve a function. The customer. When the supercharger is up to full capacity, Charger has an aggressive stance but this is also a car this engine will gulp 13,000 litres of air in one minute. that can blend into the crowd: it doesn’t need to scream I had a chance to drive all the models starting with at the top of its voice. That is left for the engine to do. the least powerful 5.7L with 370hp, then the 485HP Inside 6.4L and continuing the rest of the day with the 707hp When the last version of the Charger was refreshed, Hellcat. Each is very capable on the track but the Hellcat the focus was on updating the dash to improve the feel is so much more car, capable of a run to 100km/h in of the materials and the overall finish. The 2015 model less than 4 second and it can stop with just as much takes things up a notch, with even more technology and viciousness. improved style. The dash is covered with an aluminum The impressive thing is just how easy this monster is to

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“Despite the pointy knot digging into the sidewall with extreme pressure, the tire never succumbed to the silent killer in the bush.”

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right, get a taste of the real world. Since speaking with Cooper, Heir Heads has been selected for the top 15, among only seven other B.C. comedy teasers. The top 15 will be closely followed by a final five event, where five teams will travel to a live event in Toronto, pitching their projects before Smell rotten eggs? a panel of industry professionals and 1 the ComedyCoup “Uberfan.” It could be natural gas. With Heir Heads already receiving an honourable mention from the programmers, this is something Cooper feels is obtainable. “The great thing is, even if we don’t From left: Franco Cooper, Dylan Innes and Taylor Innes win, CBC buys the rights to the top 2 Go outside. have a chance to make their own comedy show Heir five entries, so there’s still a good Heads. Submitted photo chance Heir Heads will end up on TV,” Cooper noted adding, “I feel like this By Katelyn Dingman experience, with all the writing and meetings Free Press Staff Call FortisBC’s 24-hour and challenges and everything, has given me the 3 emergency line at ince graduating high school, born and confidence to get out there and do something I’ve thought about doing [this] for a long time: stand 1-800-663-9911 or 911. raised Sparwood local Franco Cooper has gone from being the class clown at up comedy.” He went on to say, “Basically I’m just trying to Sparwood Secondary School, a nickname he wore proudly through the halls and even in his do whatever it takes for me to be able to make Natural gas is used safely in B.C. every day. But if you high school yearbook, to starring in commercials fart jokes for a living.” Cooper’s dream of making fart jokes for a smell rotten eggs, go outside first, then call us. and working on movies with famous actors like Reese Witherspoon, Daniel Radcliffe and even living began at a young age. In high school he used to make a photocopied beloved comedian Seth Rogen. Learn more at fortisbc.com/safety. More recently, Cooper has been given the humour magazine with hilarious how-to’s. After graduating high school, Cooper moved opportunity to win $50,000 to develop his own comedy show in CBC’s ComedyCoup 10 week to Calgary and enrolled in the Actor’s Academy where his teacher, Sharon Broccoli, took another FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-117.2 03/2014) competition. Cooper said friend Dylan Innes, a friend he chance on him, accepting him into her agency. “I did her proud and landed my first audition worked closely with on the CW series Hellcats, 14-117.2_FOR806_GasOdourPrint_P1.indd 1 3/3/2014 encouraged him to team up with Taylor Innes for a United Way commercial,” Cooper said. “It was fun being a Z-list actor, but what I always and himself to produce their own show. “At first we didn’t take it that seriously, but really wanted to do was create TV comedy.” Cooper started to get his bigger breaks after suddenly we’re one of the most popular entries. From there things snowballed and we got an moving to Vancouver and pursuing a job as a honourable mention from the programmers for production assistant. “I managed to weasel my way onto the crew our teaser and tonnes of positive feedback,” he of Seth Rogen’s move 50/50, and from there I said. After six weeks in the competition, their teaser got to know people, and production assistant for their comedy show Heir Heads was selected as jobs started pouring in,” Cooper said. “The most valuable thing I gained was connections to one of the top 55 show teasers. “Now we’re six weeks into the 10 week people who also wanted to create some movies competition, and we can really smell that $500K,” and TV on their own.” Now, Cooper, Dylan Innes and Taylor Innes Cooper said. Heir Heads focuses on two privileged brothers, have that opportunity. For more information on their comedy show Dickie and Freeman Bannister, who, after being cut off from their deceased billionaire father’s visit http://comedycoup.cbc.ca/heirheads fortune until they can become rich in their own

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Swapping skis in Fernie Ski & Board Film Fest welcomes snow and locals

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Locals and visitors spent hours selecting the perfect equipment for their needs. The Fernie Alpine Ski Team ski swap was hosted at the Community Centre. Photos by K. Dingman By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

he annual Fernie Alpine Ski Team (FAST) ski swap was held just in time for Fernie’s first major snowfall last Saturday. Dozens of local snowboarding and skiing enthusiasts made their way to the Fernie Community Centre for the Ski Swap event, where discounted new and used items could be purchased for another season of powdery fun. “I think the event was another successful ski swap,” FAST President Christina Forsyth said. “There was a lot of community involvement.” With locals gathering to purchase goods and volunteers graciously donating their time, FAST was able to raise a significant amount of money.

The final numbers have not yet been released. “It’s our only annual fundraiser,” she noted. “It helps us pay for some of the supplies so the kids can race.” She added that the event not only allows for FAST to purchase new equipment, but it also gives the community an opportunity to engage in the beloved ski hill winters without having to spend thousands of dollars. “Skiing is expensive, so it’s nice to be able to give some gently used equipment back to people,” Forsyth said. Used equipment, along with last year’s equipment from stores like Gear Hub and the Quest Outdoor Sports Rentals were sold at the swap.

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s snow finally hit the City of Fernie last Saturday, so did locals at the Fernie Community Centre for the Ski and Board Film Fest which officially launched the city’s winter season and raised funds for the Canadian Ski Patrol. Tom Little, Elk Valley CSP director, was grateful for the huge turn out of local Mark Hall, owner of the Gear Hub, presented attendance as well as a new pair of Scott skis, a day of FWA Cat sponsors. The CSP put in Skiing, and a weekend for two at Park Place Lodge to lucky recipients at the Ski and over 3000 volunteer Board Film Fest. Submitted photo hours in the last year. The festival opener was DAYS OF MY YOUTH, a film that took a close look at the skiing lifestyle and eventually went on to win the 2014 Peoples Choice award. Almost Ablaze was the second film shown and also the event’s second award-winner, taking the prize for Best Film. Ablaze immerses the audience in the visual and the audio sensory world of thrill-seeking athletes who globetrot from the Teton Range of the United States to Sarajevo to Italy. Rounding out the night was the backcountry snowboard adventure film Higher — The Final Chapter which brought creator Jeremy Jones to the most remote mountain ranges around the world.

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Team Aaron Neufeld leaps in celebration after the Ghostriders’ winning goal against Kimberley on Friday, November 7. Photo by S. Moulton

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Orser for a 4-1 result at the final buzzer. As the current leading goaltender in the league, Orser continues to play a pivotal part in the 2014-15 Ghostriders’ he Ghostriders continued their dominance at home last success. Remaining undefeated in Fernie so far this season, weekend, notching up two more victories at the Fernie Orser explained how understanding their home arena has Memorial Arena, punctuated by a disappointing loss helped the team. on the road. “It’s pretty special, especially because our rink is so different. Friday’s game against the Kimberley Dynamiters was I think that gives us the advantage,” said Orser of the winning perhaps the most anticipated in the KIJHL so far this season, record. “We know the bounces; we take as the division rivals jockeyed for their advantage of that against every team that place atop the standings. Over 600 fans comes into our house and we dominate,” “The whole experience has witnessed an action-packed, fast-paced he added. been unreal. There’s great skirmish ending in a narrow 2-1 triumph Spencer Bender and Matt Pronchuk fans here and it’s a lot for the Riders. The Dynamiters took an also discussed the team’s record after early lead on a bad turnover, but with of fun to play in front of Sunday’s victory, including the impact of two goals in the second courtesy of Sam them.” the loss on the road. Plaquin and linemate Josh McCulloch, the “Three game weekends are always Riders held on through a series of penalty Matt Pronchuk tough on the body … and we took Creston kills to clinch the win. Fernie Ghostriders a little too lightly last night,” said Bender. The following night, the Fernie squad Pronchuk agreed, adding “Coming off took to the road to meet Creston for the an emotional game against Kimberley, first time this season. In a surprising upset there was a little less of a rivalry [in Creston] and it’s hard to led by a stellar performance by the Thunder Cat’s goalkeeper, be mentally prepared. But we don’t lose two in a row.” the Riders were shut out 4-0. Although a total of 34 shots on As an 18-year-old in his first junior hockey season, Pronchuk goal gave Fernie plenty of opportunities to score, the hockey relocated from High River to play for Fernie and has been gods looked fondly upon Creston as every bounce seemed to proving himself as an asset to the Rider’s defence. go their way. “The whole experience has been unreal. There’s great Finally, back in Fernie on Sunday, the Riders successfully fans here and it’s a lot of fun to play in front of them,” said defended their perfect home record in a physical affair Pronchuk. against the Princeton Posse. After a short ceremony ahead The Ghostriders will be back at the Fernie Memorial Arena of Remembrance Day, the game was on for the hungry this Saturday, November 15 from 7:30 p.m. when they host the home team. Plaquin provided two of the four goals for the Spokane Braves for the first time this season. Don’t miss it! Ghostriders, with Evan Reid and Jason Yan also contributing to the total. The Posse only managed to put one puck past Jeff

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Sparwood Secondary crosscountry team successful at Zones, eight athletes qualify for provincials

Championships. With the provincials being held in Victoria on November 1, the team had one week to raise enough money for travel to the championships. Fortunately, with the very generous support of community groups and small businesses in Sparwood, we were quickly able to raise enough money to cover travel and accommodation costs. At the provincial From left: Dane Campbell, Gage Paskiewich, Derrick Thummerer, championships, our Konrad Thummerer, Nikita Paskiewich, Cassy Thummerer, Linn athletes faced over 800 Harder and Madelin Gentile from Sparwood Secondary School’s cross country teams ran in the Zone Championships in October. competitors, about 200 Submitted photo runners per age group, the best our B.C. schools Submitted by Cindy Thummerer have to offer. I am very proud of our athletes he Sparwood Secondary School (SSS) who succeeded in running faster than they have Cross Country team ran well under all year; each one of them improved their own less than ideal conditions at the Zone personal best time. Full results of the event can Championships in Nelson on October 22. The be accessed at www.bcxc.ca The trip was a wonderful experience for all the junior boys and senior girls placed second overall in their age categories, with three junior girls, athletes who would not have been able to attend four junior boys and one senior girl qualify- the meet without the communities support. The ing for the 2014 B.C. Cross-Country Provincial team would like to thank all of the community groups and businesses for their amazing help.

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Sunday Winter hours begin: Sunday, November 16 Noon – 4 PM NEW: LEGO CLUB Shyanne Osmond is fighting a rare condition known as AVM. The Fernie Boxing Club is fundraising for this young warrior who has countless surgeries to brave. Left: Shyanne stands with her mother Amber. Right: Mike Johnson with the Fernie Boxing Club poses with Shyanne in the ring. Photos by S. Kucharski

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hyanne Osmond balls up her fists inside a pair of worn boxing gloves, balancing on her toes and prepares to strike. She then proceeds to giggle as she tries to playfully punch her dad in the stomach. Shyanne was diagnosed a year and a half ago with the rarest form of an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) — a type of congenital formation that creates an abnormal connection of blood between arteries and veins. She will need to endure a lifelong series of surgeries to combat the formation. The Osmonds have likened Shyanne’s condition to a “monster,” comparing it to living with a “timebomb.” It’s a monster that secretly lies beneath Shyanne’s lip and steals blood from her heart and other organs and a timebomb that could erupt at any second and spill her precious blood if not applied with pressure. It wasn’t until a year and a half ago the Osmonds learned what it actually was. For the first few years of Shyanne’s life, doctors had told the Osmonds that the constantly growing mark on her lip was a birthmark. Last week, Shyanne’s surgeries were finally booked for January. “We’re so glad that they gave us Christmas,” said Amber, looking on the brighter side of things. The first surgery will require blocking off the arteries in her lip. The second, an intense lasering of her mouth. Finally, doctors will cut Shyanne’s mouth open from edge to edge and try to scrape out as much of the AVM as possible. Amber adds that there is a likelihood that the cells in Shyanne’s mouth will die and she could lose her top lip, necessitating a reconstruction. At six-years-old, Shyanne hasn’t hit puberty yet. But she already has all of her adult teeth. Once fully grown, Shyanne will have both of her jaws, nose and cheekbones removed and her face reconstructed, as her AVM tumour runs through her bones — a rarity that makes her outcome much more dangerous, as most AVMs affect only tissue or muscle. “They told us if we leave one cell behind, it could come back with a vengeance,” said Amber. Amber explains this as Shyanne plays minecraft on an iPad in the background, her red dress sparkling in the light and her rubber boot-clad feet swinging.

No AVM could take away her fearless fashion choices. The Osmonds, in general, attribute that same fearless nature to Shyanne. “There’s nothing she doesn’t want to try,” said Terry, her dad. “She’s stronger than we are on most days.” For every trek the Osmonds make to Calgary’s Children’s Hospital, Shyanne asks, “Are they going to fix my lip yet?” It’s a kind of sad twist on the usual backseat chime, where children ask if they’ve reached their destination yet. For Shyanne, there’s still a long way to go. But in the meantime, she quads, she swims, she laughs with her friends and she loves going to school. Her local elementary school Isabella Dicken almost took away her seat in the classroom. “If her lip were to break open at school, they didn’t want to take responsibility for her and get blood on their hands. So they didn’t want anything to do with that,” explained Terry. Amber quit her job in order to sit with Shyanne every single day at school, helicopter parenting her to ensure her safety until the school finally gave in and allowed her attendance. “We won that battle,” said Amber. Amber acknowledges that the experimental surgery, none of which is covered by insurance, may not work. “It’s going to be a life-long battle,” she said. “We already know that this is not a cure. There’s a pretty good chance it could make things worse.” But that’s a chance the Osmonds are willing to take. “I would never be able to forgive myself if we didn’t take this chance. I would wonder every day if I could have done something more for her,” said Amber. That’s why Mike Johnson and the Fernie Boxing Club have stepped in, to help give Shyanne the fighting chance she deserves. Johnson has been making the rounds to local Fernie businesses, hoping to recruit potential fighters to help raise money for Shyanne. “We’re planning on training people here at the boxing club for 12 weeks then putting on a fundraiser,” explained Johnson. It costs $150 to register, with half of that money going towards their membership at the boxing club, covering their insurance in the fight, and the other $75 going to the Osmonds. “If we get 20 people, that’s 10 fights and that’s $1,500 straight towards the family, not including ticket sales,” said Johnson. The tentative date is set for February 7 at the Community Centre.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Well kept 2 bedroom Condo for rent in Sparwood Heights Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, storage area, use of exercise room & sauna. No Smoking, No Pets. Available Immediately $950 Furnished Heat included Call 250-425-4431 or 250-423-1224

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Fernie Days For Girls

making this happen and we’ve got all kinds of things happening in various stages, so there’s jobs to fit everyone’s skill level.” Each kit that the group makes includes a colourful drawstring bag, a pair of colourful underwear, a washcloth, two Ziploc bags (to act as her washing machine), eight liners (designed to be washed with minimal water) and two shields to snap around her underwear and hold up to three liners depending on how much protection she needs. “They’re designed to be attractive,” noted Musso. “The brighter the colours, the better, as they hide the stains best. For a lot of the girls, this will be the only brand new thing she’s From left: Becca Musso and Rachel Cline sewed sanitary napkins for the Fernie Days for Girls ever had in her life. They’re made with love and I think they can feel that,” she said. sewathon. Photo by S. Kucharski Musso said that the popularity of the chapter has grown quickly over the last few months. By Sarah Kucharski “It’s gotten to the point where we can’t count Free Press Staff the amount of people who come in anymore,” ocal volunteers gathered at the Christ Musso admitted happily. Church in Fernie to sew menstrual One person who planned to stay the entire hygiene kits for women as part of the sewing period was Kate Moran, an experienced Fernie chapter of Days For Girls. sewer who works with clothing repair and Days For Girls is an organization that helps design. to provide reusable menstrual hygiene kits to “This is my third [session] and I’ll be staying women who don’t have access to such products, all eight hours,” said Moran, “I’m here for the whether that’s in developing countries or across long haul.” North America. Moran said she was happy to donate her time The Fernie chapter was set up only five and skills to a group whose cause “hits close to months ago and is a bridge between Red Deer home.” and the Okanagan. “I can donate skills, which we don’t always Volunteers come out to the Christ Church get the option to do. This is something where once a month for sewing sessions that last from there’s a physical product that I can help make,” 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. said Moran. “Our initial goal for the end of the year was Musso said that Days For Girls is always to make 100 kits and we are almost there and accepting fabric donations, particularly flannel, we’re going to keep going,” said organizer as well as underwear for girls in size 9-16. Becca Musso. “We have a huge group of people

year ago, I wrote a column about starting a band. My girlfriends and I started a band to…well, Shelby Cain to be used as an escape mechanism. We needed a reason to get together without the kids. We needed to do something, just for us. So a band seemed logical. We call ourselves Wild Honey. We considered the name ‘Excuse to Leave’, but thought that might be a bit too transparent to our husbands. Recently a few people have asked me about the status of the band, so I thought I’d give you a little update. The band is charging, full steam ahead. We’ve played several gigs, even been paid once. The show was at a clothing store, so the payment was in pants, but hey…free pants. Whenever someone finds out I’m in a band, I always get this great reaction, like “Really? Good for you!” I have to admit it feels awesome. You don’t usually get that reaction when someone asks you what you do and you tell them you’re a mom. Somehow it doesn’t seem quite as glamourous. And I think when you and everyone you know has the same job, no matter what the job is, it doesn’t feel very cool. It’s just normal. This summer, I invested in a shiny red guitar. I think it might be my less expensive equivalent to a crisis Ferrari but I’m okay with that. The highlight of the band so far has been working with the dad of one of our members, who happens to be a famous musician and an incredibly cool guy. He’s taken mercy on us, embraced our musical ignorance, and tucked us gently under his experienced wing. After several eyeopening tutorials we even got to join him on stage this fall. During sound check, I kept expecting someone to come and drag me off. I probably would’ve gone, my tail tucked between my legs, apologizing profusely for my mental lapse. But that didn’t happen. Instead we belted out three of our songs, one of his classics and we didn’t screw it up too badly. It was a blast. After we finished we were standing beside the stage talking with some other musicians who’d been playing that day. One of them asked me what we did. “Actually, we’re moms. All together, we have eight kids under nine.” As I said it, I braced myself for his response, like somehow I’d just blown my temporary rock star disguise. “You guys are moms? No way, that’s so cool! Hey Jay, these girls are moms! Can you believe that? When do you practice?” As he yelled over to his band mate, I couldn’t help but smile. To him, that was definitely not normal. Yup. We’re moms. Cool.

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