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Fernie Alpine Resort’s Shredfest - Page 14 SPORTS

Jaffray local takes home gold - Page 19 ARTS

Cousins Bianca Ramsay, 3, and Cash Anderson, 2, showed up at Fernie Alpine Resort for the Griz Kidz Easter Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, April 5. For more photos and the full story turn to page 13. Photo by S. Kucharski

Explosion at Greenhills mine sends three to hospital Canadian photo mosaic - Page 17

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By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

n Sunday, April 5 an explosion at Greenhills mine near Elkford sent three people to hospital with second- and thirddegree burns. The explosion occurred Sunday morning at approximately 11 a.m. with STARS being dispatched to the scene at 11:26 a.m. According to David Haslam, Communications Coordinator with the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the explosion happened in the coal

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drying operation of the mine. The employees were not believed to be inside at the time, but were located outside of the room at the time of the blast, described by Haslam as a “flash fire.” Spokesperson for B.C. Ambulance Libby Brown said the three injured, two men and one woman, were initially being treated for secondand third-degree burns. One of the injured parties was sent to Fernie Hospital for treatment and discharged that day, while the other two patients were transferred to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.

Interior Health spokesperson Michaela Swan said that the two transferred to Foothills were in “serious but stable condition.” Haslam said that Chief Inspector of Mines Al Hoffman is currently investigating the incident. “We will provide more information as it becomes available.” Teck stated that the flash fire did not majorly impact the mining operation. The cause of the explosion is not yet known. Sparwood Mayor Cal MacDougall said, “Teck has been handling

the situation very quickly and efficiently. As far as the cause is concerned, it is being investigated and we’re hoping to find the cause before too long.” The Teck-owned mine is eight kilometres northeast of Elkford. A previous explosion at Greenhills in June 2010 resulted in four employees being treated for smoke inhalation. The source of the 2010 incident was a dryer exploding and causing extensive damage to the building, which resulted in the temporary closure of the operation.

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Skiing accident claims life of Edmonton father

Line Creek fish deaths attributed to plant startup process

Tom Sutherland lost his life in a skiing accident at Fernie Alpine Resort last week. Roth and Armberg photography

implement measures to prevent a reoccurrence,” said Robin Sheremeta, Vice President of Coal Operations in a press review has determined that the release. “Teck is committed to learning 74 fish found dead at Teck’s Line from this incident and implementing the Creek Operations measures necessary last fall was the result of to maintain water problems with the startup quality and aquatic “We accept process of the water treathealth in the Elk River responsibility for ment facility of the plant. watershed.” The actual cause of death this unfortunate Additional staffing was nitrite poisoning occurrence and are and improved as well as a low level of now working to monitoring are among dissolved oxygen in the Teck’s commitments restart the facility water. The operation’s to preventing a and implement treatment facility also reoccurrence. measures to prevent a discharged ammonia, The deceased aquatic reoccurance.” hydrogen sulfide and life itself began turning carbohydrates into the up on October 16, 2014 Robin Sheremeta water. with the death rate Vice President of Coal The West Line Creek rising by the dozens Operations Water Treatment Facility until November 5. normally works to remove Following the incident, these components from the treatment facility the water, but it failed to do so on this was shut down to allow for Teck to occasion. The facility was installed at a decommission, restart and re-commission $100 million price tag and was meant to the operation. reduce selenium levels in the water. Teck will begin the facility’s restart “We accept responsibility for this process in mid-2015 and it is expected to unfortunate occurrence and are now reach full operation levels in the fall. working to restart the facility and By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

for the industry and the community he served will be dearly missed,” the statement read. Sutherland was vacationing in Fernie with his family at the time of his accident. He passed away in a nearby hospital after being airlifted from the ski hill. Sutherland leaves behind a wife and four daughters. The B.C. Coroners Service could not provide comment or further details in time for press.

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

dmonton architect Tom Sutherland is being remembered after a skiing accident at Fernie Alpine Resort on April 2 claimed his life. Sutherland’s employer Dialog took to their website to announce his sudden passing. “Tom was a confident leader, committed to improving the communities we live in … His passion

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Four arrested in Fernie drug bust

Cocaine, PCP and over $8,000 in cash found in 4th Avenue home By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

olice seized various drugs from a 4th Avenue residence in Fernie, resulting in the arrests of four individuals on Saturday, March 28. One ounce each of cocaine, PCP and hash along with a pound each of magic mushrooms and marijuana were found in addition to ecstasy and over $8,000

cash. According to an April 1 press release from the Elk Valley RCMP detachment there was also evidence of drug trafficking. Two of the individuals arrested are facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. The other two individuals are being

considered for charges related to possession of a controlled substance. No names are being released at this time but the male and female perpetrators charged with trafficking were released and are schedule to make a court appearance at a later date. The seizure was the result of a combined effort from Cranbrook/ Kimberley Reduction Unit investigators

and the Elk Valley detachment, which obtained a search warrant for the premises. “We are happy to work in conjunction with other units in the East Kootenays on cases such as this,” said Elk Valley RCMP Sgt. Will Thien. “Criminals do not respect boundaries so we take any opportunity we can to work with other units and assist in investigation.”

Two injured in Koocanusa ATV accidents By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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This one’s for the kids

Fernie Childcare Society celebrates with Max Turyk grand opening

Fernie Mayor Mary Giuiliano, Fernie Childcare Society treasurer Jikke Gyorki and Craig MacKay of Graceland Builders cut the ribbon at the new Fernie Childcare Society location at Max Turyk Community Center. Photo by S. Kucharski By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

cheery crowd of children, parents, volunteers and staff gathered at the Fernie Childcare Society’s (FCS) new space at the Max Turyk Community Centre on March 31 to celebrate their move into the building. “We’re really excited to be in Max Turyk,” said past FCS President Roberta McCafe. “It was the original location that we had planned for the society so it’s really exciting to be here.” The FCS moved into the space on Monday, March 2. “We wanted to make sure we were all moved in and settled and we also wanted

The Fernie Alpine Resort Summit Fund supported the Fernie Childcare Society’s new daycare facility with a donation of $1,000. Christine Grimble (left) and Karen Pepper (center) from FAR celebrate with FCS treaasurer Jikke Gyorki. Submitted photo

to plan our grand opening in conjunction and brighter, and being associated with with our Annual General Meeting so a facility with other children’s programs we could bring like after-school out families, programs is “It was a huge and very community really great. It’s passionate project and we did members and awesome to it and we’re super happy and welcome new have all these and old board caregivers in appreciative because there were a members at the one facility. We lot of people involved in making same time,” said can help each this happen.” McCafe. other out.” P r o j e c t G y o r k i Jikke Gyorki coordinator for addressed those Fernie Childcare Society treasurer the move and FCS gathered at Max treasurer Jikke Turyk, thanking Gyorki added, “The last month has been everyone for their contributions. great and the staff really like it. It’s fresher “It was a huge and very passionate project

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Volunteers will be available during March and April Saturdays starting February 28th in the Library Board room (bottom floor) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ending on Saturday April 25 The library is closed for Easter April 4 Seniors Drop-in Centre on Tuesdays starting on March 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ending on April 29 And on Wednesdays starting on March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ending April 28

and we did it and we’re super happy and appreciative because there were a lot of people involved in making this happen,” said Gyorki. “The primary person that I’m happy to have here who was instrumental in making this happen was Craig MacKay from Graceland Builders. He contributed his time in helping stickhandle a lot of the contractors and was there with a jackhammer helping with some of the hard labour and we couldn’t have done it without him.” The bulk of the funding for the move came from the Columbia Basin Trust, though Gyorki noted that while the funding was critical, so were in-kind donations as well as support from the City of Fernie. Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano was on hand to assist with the ribbon cutting. “I think it’s a Community initiatives and wonderful move and affeCted areas Programs it’s great to have this entire building be Come learn about the projects so child-oriented,” applying for funding: said Giuliano. “I congratulate [FCS] on Area A: April 14, 7:00 PM everything they’ve Hosmer Community Hall accomplished. It’s a front street & 6th avenue Proposals affecting: electoral area a huge undertaking and (rural elk valley) the City of Fernie and council were behind Area B: April 13, 7:00 PM Jaffray Community Hall them 100 per cent ... 7375 Jaffray village Loop road It’s a great day for Proposals affecting: electoral area B Fernie, for parents and (south Country) for childcare.” Elkford: April 20, 6:00 PM FCS extended its Council Chambers hours of operation 816 michel road Proposals affecting: district of elkford from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Sparwood: April 13, 7:00 PM Friday. Council Chambers 136 spruce avenue The FCS looks after Proposals affecting: district of children from 10 sparwood months to three years of age in its Infant and Toddler program in a Program of addition to children aged 3-5.

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McDonald’s looks to extend evening hours

West Fernie project receives government grant

“That’s the best case scenario. If it all comes together then hopefully we’ll be doing that,” owner Dave Kaiser said. “We can’t quite guarantee that yet but we’re working towards that goal.” The idea came to light during a March council meeting when one of the councillors brought forward the idea after discussing it with his constituents. Council is looking to extend the invitation to Tim Hortons, A&W and Dairy Queen. The Fernie McDonalds may be extending their summer hours. Photo by S. Kucharski As of now, McDonald’s has not By Katelyn Dingman made any concrete Free Press Staff decisions on whether or not they will be extending their hours of operation this summer, however, fter receiving a request from the city, the Kaiser said he believes that due to increased travel Fernie McDonald’s franchise owner is con- during the summer months, later hours would be sidering extending their summer hours. cost efficient. Looking to provide further late night services, “During the summer months it usually picks up the fast food store owner has discussed extending quite a bit because there’s people travelling down their closure time from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. from the road,” he said, adding, “during the winter May until the end of September. season it’s pretty quiet after 10 p.m.”

$50,0000 in funding will be used for West Fernie planning and implementation By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

he City of Fernie recently acquired $50,000 in funding for the West Fernie boundary extension from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. According to Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano the funding will assist the city with the planning and implementation of the West Fernie project. “I think this is great. I think that it shows that the province understands the complexity of bringing in West Fernie. [They] wanted to make it as easy as possible for the City of Fernie so it will not incur costs for any of the residents already here,” she said. “We need to make sure that as much as we welcome West Fernie, it isn’t at the cost of our taxpayers here.” The funding was provided through the Restructure Implementation Grant.

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Saturday, April 18th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Elkford Community Conference Centre 750 Fording Drive Please RSVP by Saturday, April 11th by calling 250.865.4010 or by emailing recreation@elkford.ca. We sincerely thank you for all your time and dedication as a volunteer and we look forward to seeing you at the festivities. You are a gift to the community!

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Per the District of Elkford Bylaw No. 428, residents must turn off the bleeder valves in their residences by May 1, 2015. Please ensure that your valves are in working condition before you turn them off. For more information please contact the Public Works Department at 250.865.4025.

Residential Spring Clean Up: April 28th - May 12th

Spruce up for spring! Use this opportunity to spring clean, tidy your homes and yards and dispose of unwanted materials. The District of Elkford is offering a pick-up service to help you with your spring cleaning. Want to take advantage of this service? Registration is required before April 24th. How to register: Call the District of Elkford Ofﬁce at 250.865.4000 or stop by in person at 816 Michel Road. Cost: $20.00 plus GST. Note: Seniors (65 years +) receive this service free of charge, but must still register. Limit: One pickup truck load per household. Remember:

All refuse must be out by 7:00 am on Tuesday, April 28th.

• Free tipping for Elkford residents at the RDEK Transfer Station from April 28th to May 12th during regular operating hours. This offer is not open to commercial entities. • Regular Thursday waste collection schedule will continue. • For details on acceptable and unacceptable items, visit www.elkford.ca.

Open Burning

A reminder from Elkford Fire Rescue that open burning requires a permit. We have had far less moisture this winter than before so it will be dangerous to burn. Please check with us before any planned work this spring.

Parks and Trails Master Plan Get involved! Make your voice heard! Attend our Open House: Tuesday, April 14th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Elkford Community Conference Centre Complete the online survey at www.elkford.ca.

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Editorial by Katelyn Dingman

This weekend marks the season closure of Fernie Alpine Resort. Despite the ski hill being subjected to unfavourable skiing and snowboarding conditions, this weekend’s closing celebration is sure to be a fun-filled event. Several events will be taking place at the resort, including the Raging Elk Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay, Fernival and the Coca Cola Slope Soaker. I moved to Fernie from Ontario last May and even though Fernie had little snow in comparison to their typical blanket of powder, I had one of the best skiing seasons I’ve ever had. Skiing powder was a brand new experience for me and it is one I wouldn’t trade for years of skiing in Ontario. Although there were very few powder days here in Fernie, the days when the Griz did deliver 20 cm or more of snow were spectacular. Skiing in snow that wasn’t man-made was a new experience for me and I often found myself having to stop half way down the hill to stretch my legs and catch my breath. After skiing here in Fernie, I know that what I was doing back in Ontario wasn’t true skiing. It can’t even compare. Even skiing in the rain had its perks, as you were often greeted by soft snow at the top of the hill when there was rain at the bottom of the hill. On weekends when skiing wasn’t in the books, there was likely to be something going on at the ski hill anyways. From the Griz Days Dummy Downhill to Hot Dog Day, there always seemed to be something happening at the Resort. I feel like a lot of locals take skiing in such a beautiful place for granted, following the 20 cm powder rule too closely and refusing to ski on days that are far from perfect. I, on the other hand, wouldn’t trade my skiing experience in Fernie for anything. For me every day of skiing was a treat as well as a challenge. Being greeted by picturesque views of the mountain was all I needed to keep me satisfied. I now understand why tourists travel far and wide to ski these mountains. As the season comes to a close, I’m looking back on my skiing experience without dwelling on the unfavourable weather conditions. I’m looking back on my winter season and remembering it as a great experience, after all, many skiers and snowboarders don’t even get a chance to experience skiing in the Rocky Mountains.

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CO2 in to the atmosphere – how can that scenario possibly lead to an economic future that includes lowering CO2 emissions? This is not a case of either/or: environment or the economy; it is a case of needing leaders who will help us move toward a sustainable economy that does indeed require an environment in which to operate. Our ‘ship of state’ is in serious need of a new captain and a crew who understand we are heading for the rocks – it’s time to change course now.

Mr. Harper, please check your map – I think we’re headed in the wrong direction! In an article by Bruce Cheadle of The Canadian Press, it was noted that Canada was to have submitted its targets for reduction of greenhouse gases by March 31, 2015. This date was a follow-up to agreements made in Copenhagen in 2009 and the Ron Robinson Lima conference in December 2014. That submission has not Nelson, B.C. been made. Writing for Bloomberg Business, Josh Wingrove commented on Canada’s premiers nearing a deal with the federal government that would clear the path for pipeline projects in exchange for new environmental commitments from the federal government that would include the reduction of greenhouse gases. Sponsored by In January 2015, in the House of Commons, the government of Canada was asked if it would be ready to fulfill the terms to which it agreed to in Lima 2014. Again, that statement of intent was due March 31. There is something terribly wrong with this picture. If the Government of Canada is working on the estabhe ree ress lishment of pipelines which, in turn, help promote the expansion of operIf you are the individual in this photo you have won a $10 gift voucher from Rocky ations such as the Alberta oil sands Mountain Chocolate Factory. Drop into The Free Press office for your prize. which, in turn, contribute additional

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Letter to the editor regarding Bill C-51 Nothing shows a government more out of touch with reality than the federal Conservative’s hawkish approach to security. Despite what the headlines show, all major stats show a world more peaceful and safer than it has

Letter to the editor regarding the Nova Scotia NDP I emailed an article to John Horgan stating that the NDP provincial government in Nova Scotia was destined to lose the provincial election to the Nova Scotia Liberals. I also asked him why should B.C. voters vote NDP when Nova Scotia voters are going to put the NDP government into opposition status? NDP policy is that the NDP party is united both federally and provincially. There is only

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been at any other time in history. Despite this, the government seems committed to sacrificing our collective human rights with Bill C-51, all in the name of security. Every major Canadian legal association, every rights organization - including Amnesty International Canada - has condemned this legislation, as it risks making criminals out of those who oppose the agenda of one man – Stephen Harper. It is rare that civilian rights are removed in one fell swoop; usually those in power gnaw away at them, moving the bar further with each piece of legislation. As this government has long shown itself to be unaccountable to

a parliament that it frequently treats with contempt, we cannot trust our elected MPs to prevent Canada’s slide into the abyss of hysteria and human rights abuses. This prime minister has been on record stating, “You won’t recognize Canada when I’m through with it.” Those words chilled many when he spoke them in 2006, but who knew then that his vision of Canada was an autocratic police state?

one membership card for all NDP members because of this unification. The reply I got from Horgan stated, "JOE, I AM NOT YOUR MLA AND THE INFORMATION YOU ARE SENDING IS OF NO INTEREST TO ME. MAYBE YOU COULD FIND SOMEONE ELSE TO PLAY WITH." A very immature reply. He reminds me of a high school student who does not get his own way. Maybe Horgan should have taken the article seriously. The Nova Scotia NDP government had 31 seats at the time of the election call and after the election, they were voted into third party status with only seven seats. The Nova

Scotia Conservative party took over the opposition status. The former NDP premier even lost his seat. I conclude that Horgan only took the job of NDP leader in B.C. for the extra funds on his paycheque, and knowing the fact that he will never sit on the government side of the legislature. As an MLA, his basic salary was $101,869. He now receives an extra $50,929.50 for being leader of the NDP.

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CAR vs WILDLIFE Letter to the editor regarding Stephen Harper’s view on the niqab The niqab/citizenship issue has taken a back seat to Mr. Harper's remarkable lack of judgment in leading Canada into the ISIS quagmire, and more recently, to the Mike Duffy trial. Neither of these, however, should distract us from our prime minister's infamous Victoriaville, Quebec speech. In it he employed the most dishonourable political manoeuvre of an increasingly dishonourable political career. He stated that the wearing of the Muslim niqab at a citizenship ceremony was “offensive” - even though the practice was not considered “offensive” until Jason Kenney introduced the anti-niqab ruling as recently as 2011. The argument has swung back and forth since then. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau went over the edge by comparing Harper's comment to MacKenzie King's government refusing sanctuary to Jews desperately fleeing Hitler's Germany. Less extreme and closer to the truth, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair accused Harper of “fostering intolerance.” Racism, religious bigotry, anti-Semitism and political persecution are not unheard of in Canada.

How was your Easter? Did you spend it with friends and family? Was it a nonevent, given that you do not observe Christian holidays; simply a long weekend to catch up on rest or errands? Chances are, you did not go hungry. That’s not the case for over two billion people around the world. We have an urgent need to fight extreme poverty and if you think you are powerless to help the situation, think again. Since 1990, the number

Until Harper's speech, however, they had become muted, understated and considered less acceptable in Canada than in many other multi-ethnic, multi-racial societies. What Harper did was pick at the scab and allow the underlying suppuration of racism and religious intolerance to leak out and stain Canada's social fabric, using his exalted position to make it acceptable for others to do likewise. Fortunately, a Globe and Mail editorial at the time expressed very succinctly the view of those opposing Harper on this issue. The editorial stated, “Freedom of religion and conscience are at the very core of our Charter of Rights and Freedoms because they are at the core of what it means to be Canadian.” It is shameful that a Canadian prime minister should stoop so low as to encourage the most destructive of political instincts, thus betraying the tolerance and acceptance which have been built into the foundations of Canadian society, and reinforced over the years by immigrants, regardless of condition, colour or creed.

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High risk times of day: 6 - 8 am and 5 - 8 pm 1,930 wildlife vehicle collisions occur each year in the east and west Kootenays. For driving tips go to www.wildlifecollisions.ca Sponsored by ICBC and the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program

THANK YOU FERNIE LIONS!

he Elk Valley Hospital Foundation would like to thank the Fernie Lions Club for their continuing support of our organization. We have relied on the Fernie Lions Club to run the bar for many of our events, raising thousands of dollars to purchase equipment for our local health centers.

JC Vallance Fernie, B.C.

of people living in extreme poverty has been cut in half, thanks to some amazing grass roots organizations. This month is Live Below the Line month. Why not visit the website and see what thousands of people in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the U.K., U.S. and Colombia are doing to help raise funds and awareness? You might be pleasantly surprised to find that you can ‘easily’ be part of the solution.

We owe our continued success to the support of local service clubs like the Fernie Lions Club.

Connie Lebeau Victoria, B.C.

Correction: The final Indie Film Fernie Trick Or Treaty? will be screening on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Vogue Theatre, not Monday, April 6 as originally stated in the April 2 Free Press article.

Adventure Awaits AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

A great book can transport you to another place and time, and your library card is your ticket to ride.

For all of your personal, commercial or industrial automotive repair needs!

Speed Demon Lights now in stock!

Home of the Elk Valley’s MOST EXPERIENCED Mechanics!

From bumper to bumper and the ground up come see Mountain Mechanical for all of your repair needs! Sparwood - 743 Douglas Fir

250-425-6535

Now hiring for service, parts and warehouse. PLEASE DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

Elkford - 1 Front Street

250-865-4622

Watch for upcoming author readings: *Lorraine Kneier *Katherine Fawcett *Anna Alma *Angie Abdou & Gordon Sombrowski *Nikki Tate

LIBRARY CARDS ARE

DINO-MITE!

Check out our events calendar for details fernie.bclibrary.ca

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Mondays

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 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 – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 5:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30 to 9:00 pm – Women’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesdays

• 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Admission Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 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 • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide

Open at the Fernie 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

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 1:15 to 2:30pm – Skate & Shoot at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie 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 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30 – Ladies Darts at the Fernie Legion (new members welcome) • 8:00 to 9:00pm –14+ Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays

• 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at

the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Admission Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 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 • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie 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 10:30pm – Adult Rec Hockey 19+ at the Sparwood Arena

Fridays

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 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 11:45am – Youth Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena (No School Fridays) • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 12:00 to 12:45pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena (No

School Fridays) • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm - Free Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie 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 • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Public Skate/ Rec Hockey at the Sparwood Arena • 6:00 to 8:00pm - $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm to 8:15pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 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 • Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:00 to 3:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:00 to 3:45pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 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 & Sparwood Legion • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood & Elkford Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood & Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 6:45 to 8:15pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena

Sundays

• Noon to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:15 to 4:00pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 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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Fernival at Fernie Alpine Resort Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay Race at Fernie Alpine Resort Get Your Craft On at The Arts Station (ages 12-16) 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Book Reading The Little Washer of Sorrows – Katherine Fawcett at Fernie Library 2:00 pm Slope Soaker and Closing Day at Fernie Alpine Resort Pancake Breakfast at Elko Hall 9:00 to 11:00 am - $7 per person/kids under 10 $3 West My Friend at The Arts Station 8:00 pm Volunteer Appreciation, Rocky Mountain Village – noon RSVP by Apr 9 to Shelley 250-423-4214 Annual Banner Project Launch at The Arts Station 7:00 pm Deadline for Sign up for Fernie Legion Ladies Auxiliary Turkey Dinner Garage & Bake Sale at Holy Family Parish 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Turkey Dinner, Fernie Legion 6:00 pm (sign up by April 12) Guy Davis at The Arts Station 8:00 pm Intro to Watercolour Painting at The Arts Station 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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CONNECTION

CITY OF FERNIE BRITISH COLUMBIA

City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca City Council Meeting Schedule

Street Sweeping The City of Fernie Public Works crews have begun the Annual Street Sweeping program. We start downtown and residential areas are done in rotation each year. Please help out by parking your vehicle off the street!

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Public Hearing on Monday, April 13, 2015 City of Fernie Official Community Plan Amendment NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall, located at 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC for the purpose of hearing representations concerning: City of Fernie City Wide Bylaw No. 2273, Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2015

Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Applicant: Location: Bylaw Number:

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

Purpose of Bylaw: In general terms, the purpose of the Bylaw is to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231 Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area and Hazard Lands Development Permit Area within the boundaries of the Corporation of the City of Fernie (the “City”) as follows:

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 am-5 pm (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)

OCP Section 9-C.1 Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area, Policies 9-C.1.4

• Delete policy statement 9-C.1.4 and replace it with a new policy statement 9-C.1.4

9-C.2 Hazard Lands Development Permit Area, paragraph 3 “Justification”

• Delete and replace text in paragraph 3 titled “Justification” with new text.

9-C.2 Hazard Lands Development Permit Area

Policy Statements:

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

Corporation of the City of Fernie 2015 – 2019 Financial Plan The budget deliberation process is the mechanism for determining the revenue requirements and resource allocations that ultimately inform the decision on municipal tax rates. The City produces a balanced budget, meaning that its appropriated expenditures do not exceed the amount of resources it estimates will be available for that year. Preparation of the City’s 2015 – 2019 Financial Plan commenced in 2014 and has involved a series of public meetings. To conclude the budget process Council will consider adoption of the 2015 – 2019 Financial Plan Bylaw on May 11, 2015. For those members of the public who have not participated in the budget process to date, Council invites your input into the proposed 2015 - 2019 Financial Plan at the Special Meeting to be held in Council Chambers at City Hall 501-3rd Avenue at 7:00 pm on Monday, April 20, 2015. Information on the proposed 2015 – 2019 Financial Plan is available on the City of Fernie’s website (www.fernie.ca) and at City Hall. Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer

Proposed Amendment

Steep Slopes 9-C.2.1 to 9-C.2.7 • Delete and replace policy statement 9-C.2.1 with new policy statement 9-C.2.1 • Add new policy statement 9-C.2.2 and renumber existing policy statements 9-C.2.2 to 9-C.2.7 as 9-C.2.3 to 9-C.2.8 • Add new policy statements 9-C.2.9 through 9-C.2.18 Avalanche Areas 9-C.2.8 to 9-C.2.9 • Renumber existing policy statements 9-C.2.8 and 9-C.2.9 to 9-C.2.19 and 9-C.2.20. Floodplain 9-C.2.10 to 9-C.2.13 • Renumber existing policy statements 9-C.2.10 to 9-C.2.13 as 9-C.2.21 through to 9-C.2.24.

Schedules

Delete Schedule J, Steep Slopes and replace it with a new Schedule J, Steep Slopes.

AT THE HEARING the public will be allowed to make representations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw and will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Copies of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231, proposed bylaw amendments and related documents may be viewed on the City’s website www.fernie.ca or at City Hall on regular business days (Monday to Friday) excluding Statutory Holidays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM between April 1, 2015 and April 13, 2015. Written submissions will be accepted up to 5:00 pm on Monday, April 13, 2015 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: By EMAIL: cityhall@fernie.ca

By FAX: (250) 423-3034

In PERSON: City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue

By MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

Any submissions received after 5:00 pm, Monday, April 13, 2015 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. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act.

Leisure Services Happenings Fernie Aquatic Centre Spring Swim Lessons are open for registration. Please visit website www.fernie.ca or call the Aquatic Centre for time and date for your child’s level. Movie Night: “Hotel for Dogs” April 17th at 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Join us for fun pool time then into pajamas for a movie and popcorn. Cost: $14.67 + GST Gymnastic Saturdays Registration is open for the following programs run every Saturday April 11 to June 6 (excluding May 16) • 10:00 am – 10:45 am – Ages 2-3 Parented • 10:45 am – 11:30 am – Ages 2-3 Parented • 11:30 am – 12:15 pm – Ages 4-5 • 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm – Ages 4-5 • 1:15 pm –2:00 pm – Ages 6-8 Cost is only $81.98 + GST. Call the Aquatic Centre for more information on programs and camps or to register at 250.423.4466 ext “0” or visit the Leisure Services page on our website. Fernie Memorial Arena The Fernie Memorial Arena Regular Season has ended as of Thursday, April 2nd, 2015. The ice will be in until April 18th and private booking inquiries can be made by calling 250.423.2245. Parks & Sport Fields At the beginning of May our staff initiate playground checks, open public washrooms and other service amenities. They commence spring cleanups in and around public facilities and repair damage inflicted by the winter season. Sportfields and green spaces begin to be maintained regularly and trails are resurfaced. In times of early Spring conditions our Department is faced with many challenges as the community is desirous to get out and enjoy the weather and our various community facilities. The Leisure Services Department is asking for the public’s patience as we initiate the summer operations and respect the operational capacity of our Department to fully open our Parks, Trails, Sportfields and Playgrounds. We want you to have a safe and enjoyable summer in our public spaces. Please avoid accessing public spaces until they are completely dried out, especially the Sportfields and the Dirt Jump Park. Please call our Department to report any damage or concerns immediately at 250.423.2245. Summer Facility Rentals Weddings and Family Reunions to be held in City of Fernie’s public areas require a booking through the Leisure Services Department. If you are planning an event please call 250.423.2245 to reserve the space.

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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

www.sparwood.ca

Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, April 20 Monday, April 27

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting at 1:00 pm NOTE TIME CHANGE Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm

Monday, May 4

Gardening in Sparwood

You are warmly invited to an evening, to explore gardening in our area. Wednesday April 15th 7:00 – 9:00 pm

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The Council Chambers At the District Of Sparwood Ofﬁce

History of gardening in Sparwood Speakers from local community gardens Learning and sharing about gardening • Gleaning opportunities

Notice of Intention to Provide Assistance

Notice is hereby given that Council at their Regular Meeting on April 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC will consider a motion to provide assistance to the Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society, by way of a grant in the amount of $37,000.00 per year, for ﬁve years. These funds are being provided for the repayment of a construction loan granted by the District of Sparwood to Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society, who operate Lilac Terrace, for the expansion which is currently underway. For additional information, please contact the undersigned. Barbara Nunes Director of Finance Bnunes@sparwood.ca Direct Line: 250 425-6811

Sparwood Business Retention and Expansion Survey Open House Sparwood Senior’s Centre 1-3pm, Wednesday 29th April

The results are in from the Sparwood Business Retention and Expansion Survey.

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Public Input Meeting Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs

Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sparwood Council Chambers – 136 Spruce Avenue

This meeting will deal with proposals affecting the District of Sparwood.

Come out and learn more about the projects applying for funding through the CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs, which are administered by the Regional District of East Kootenay.

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to hear representations concerning Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw 1165, 2015. Applicant: Property affected:

District of Sparwood All properties within the boundaries of the District of Sparwood

The Official Community Plan Bylaw 1165, 2015 will replace the current Official Community Plan Bylaw 869, 2002. The new Official Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the District, respecting the purposes of local government. AT THE HEARING the public will be allowed to make representations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw and will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT a copy of the aforementioned “Official Community Plan Bylaw 1165, 2015” and related documents which have been or will be considered by Council may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., from Wednesday, April 1, 2015 – Monday, April 20, 2015 during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday.

Written submissions may be sent to the District of Sparwood, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 and will be accepted up to 4:00PM on Monday, April 20, 2015 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Electronic submissions by email should be sent to sparwood@ sparwood.ca. Please note that due to potential email issues, all submissions sent by email should be conﬁrmed by phone at the number listed below. All submissions must include your name and street address and are considered public information, pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 136 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271. NO WRITTEN OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL, AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.

This notice has been published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Ofﬁcer on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Michelle Martineau Director of Corporate Services / Corporate Ofﬁcer

Come along to look over the ﬁndings from the survey and discuss results with District staff.

Conducted with support from the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute, the Sparwood Business Retention and Expansion Survey is a community driven effort undertaken by the District of Sparwood focused on identifying the needs of our existing businesses.

Seeking Expressions of Interest

The District of Sparwood seeks expressions of interest for the purchase of the property located at 156 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, now advertised for sale without the previous conditions requiring inclusion of a restaurant. The building is owned by the Municipality and was most recently used as the District’s Engineering office. It is singlestory construction totaling approximately 2,966 sq ft including a garage, parking spaces, wheelchair access and is currently zoned institutional. As a condition of the sales agreement, the District will undertake a rezoning to C-1 Commercial if required. The building is post and glulam beam construction, offering the most flexibility for redevelopment. Additional documentation is available upon request and site tours will be welcomed. The location of this building in close proximity to the Centennial Square business area and Highway 3 make it a prime candidate for a restaurant operation, or combination of restaurant and office space or other uses permitted within the C-1 zone. Proposals may incorporate a mixed use development; • Proposals must include consideration of required car parking options; • Proposals may include suggestions for incorporation of District own lands in the vicinity, for landscaping, amenity space and parking; • All proposals are subject to the successful rezoning of the property.

Proposals will be reviewed on their individual merit with consideration given to submissions incorporating creativity, consideration of the local operating environment, forecasted number of employees neighbourhood impacts, as well as a robust business plan and the timing for development. Council of the District of Sparwood reserves the right to give consideration to the proposal that they deem, in their sole discretion, to be in the best interests of the District. The highest, nor any offer may be accepted. The asking price for the property is $340,000. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 pm June 24, 2015. For further information please contact: Jude Smith Business Development Liaison jsmith@sparwood.ca cell: 250.910.0167 ofﬁce: 250.425.5091

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Hot Doggers celebrate into the night By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

he annual Hot Dog Day spring tradition kicked off at the Fernie Alpine Resort last week with hundreds of skiers and boarders heading to the mountain decked out in their best ’80s gear. Attendees dressed in fluorescent jumpsuits, goggles and toques crowded the dance floor at the Rusty Edge last Wednesday evening. In addition to DJ beats, a danceoff was held with prizes such as skis and snowboards being handed out to the night’s best dancers. A Hot Dog Fashion Auction was also held for Hot Doggers to bid on retro costume items to wear that day. A total of $4,900 was raised from this year’s event and it will be split between the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation and Wildsight.

Hot Doggers danced the night away in their retro ’80s gear during the annual Hot Dog Day celebration.

Photos by S. Kucharski

BRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION

Tell us your views on our Preliminary Report before May 26, 2015.

Now is the time to have your say and shape your province.

In a Preliminary Report to the Legislative Assembly, the British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission is proposing changes to the area, boundaries and names of electoral districts in B.C.

WEBSITE:

Read the Preliminary Report at www.bc-ebc.ca/reports.

EMAIL:

Tell the commission your views on the Preliminary Report online at www.bc-ebc.ca, at a public hearing during April and May, or by email at info@bc-ebc.ca. All submissions and presentations to the commission must be made before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. For a schedule of public hearing locations and dates, and more information, visit www.bc-ebc.ca

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ocal businesses are invited to be a part of a charitable coupon book with proceeds going towards Fernie Friends for Friends. Organizer of the book and Bridge Bistro co-owner Lillis Perreault hopes to include at least 30 Fernie businesses that want to offer their services at a discount. “I thought it would be a great idea to get the community and local business owners involved to help out with a great

charity and pull us through during slower April and May. months of business,” “I thought it would be a great idea said Perreault. to get the community and local T e n businesses so business owners involved to help far have been out with a great charity and pull confirmed us through during slower months for the book, of business.” which will offer coupons Lillis Perreault that are Coupon book organizer applicable for the months of

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come together I think is great,” said Perreault. The book will be available for purchase at the Bridge Bistro and the Fernie Chamber of Commerce. Other businesses can also sell the books at their stores. The deadline to apply for a spot in the book is Friday, April 10. For further details and qualifications for discount offers contact Perreault at 250-423-9040. Logos and discount offers can be sent to events@enjoyfernie.com

Griz Kidz on the hunt for chocolate Photographed on the left are children rifling through a basket of Easter treats. Photographed on the right is Esme Runka, 4, led by her dad Joel on the Griz Kidz Easter Scavenger Hunt.

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he Fernie Alpine Resort was crawling with Griz Kidz searching for the elusive Easter bunny on Sunday morning. The free scavenger hunt invited kids 12 and under to follow clues around the resort in order to track down the bunny and their chocolate rewards. Following the hunt, kids were invited to partake in Easter-themed arts and crafts.

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Winter Shredfest a blast without bikes By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

he Winter Bicicle Shredfest at Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) had a jam-packed schedule despite not moving forward with the fat bike race. The Shredfest portion of the evening on Saturday, April 4 continued with a Kokanee Peak Brew Launch Party, where Kokanee Glacier Girls were on site handing out Peak Brew goods. Later on, AC/DC tribute band BC/DC took to the stage to entertain attendees all night with a sold out show. “While it was too bad we couldn't have the bike event this year, we still had an amazing day,” said FAR events coordinator Jeni Pearson. Three lucky Shredfest attendees also won snowboards, which were painted on site by a graffiti artist. The event also served as a fundraiser for the Fernie Mountain Bike Club.

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What’s on in the Elk Valley this week.

Artist Bev Delyea’s Valley Visions exhibit collection is currently on display at The Arts Station. Photo by S. Kucharski By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

he most recent Arts Station exhibit is opening up viewer’s eyes to the colours and sights of Fernie through stained glass. Artist Bev Delyea impulsively dove into the art of stained glass mosaic 12 years ago and has since been improving her craft through online mosaic communities. Unlike their stained window counterparts that benefit from the illumination of backlighting, the unique collection — titled “Valley Visions” — offers opaque and vibrantly coloured landscapes and impressionist works of nature through Delyea’s perspective. An immediate draw was an intricate mosaic of the commanding gaze of a grizzly bear that Delyea has attributed as a favourite of hers. Based off a painting her husband had originally done, it is difficult to tear away from not only the myriad of glass that comprised the engrossing gaze of the grizzly but also the nonthreatening depiction of the animal itself. Each mosaic is presented with small descriptions from the artist, detailing the story behind each piece. Inspired by the nature of Fernie and the way she sees it, other stunning works include a glorious bloodshot sunset hanging on the Arts Station’s mantle and a mosaic of poppies hung in the corner. Referencing the piece, Delyea noted that unlike a painter, who can create their own colours through mixing various shades, her works are infinitely more difficult to create, as she has to wait for the perfect shades of glass to begin her pieces. “Valley Visions” by Bev Delyea will be on display at the Arts Station until Monday, April 27.

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Twas the night before Easter and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, just Shelby Cain the minds of Four and Six, peppering me with questions.’ “Is the Easter Bunny just a man dressed in a costume? How does he get into our house? What if he steals something? Is the Easter Bunny a stranger? Does he have magic dust? Do the Easter Bunny, God and Santa all work together? What about the Valentine’s lady?” And on. And on. After 45 minutes of this, which included constant warnings from me that the big bunny may not come if they didn’t stop with the questions, I almost gave in. I had the truth on the tip of my tongue, ready to fly. I’ve written about this before. The absurdity of spinning these magical holiday tales for our trusting, naïve children to digest whole-heartedly, only to be wildly disappointed down the line. It’s fun to believe. I know. I get it. But I caught myself in the moment of trying to explain how a man-sized rabbit could sneak into our house undetected, with the giant eyes of my girls soaking in every absurdity I could conjure up, and I felt like a lunatic. It defies every golden rule I’ve tried to instill over the last few years. So I looked up where this whole bunny thing came from in the first place. Its origins reach back to the 1600s in Germany, where it began as an Easter hare bringing coloured eggs to only the good children, similar to Christmas. Somewhere along the line we dropped the whole naughty vs. nice list for Easter. I say we bring it back. If we’re going to all this trouble, the least we should get is a few weeks of, “If you don’t smarten up the Easter Bunny will put you on the naughty list and you’ll get dried up bunny poop in your basket this year!” Maybe we could get some kind of ‘Rodent on the shelf’ thing going, where the bunny’s main helper will show up every day, observe the kids behaviour, then return every night to the warren and report to the big guy. Rabbit in the rafters. Mouse on the molding. I’m just spitballing here, but you get the point. The Australians have such a rocky relationship with rabbits, on account of them overtaking their country and decimating their crops and all, that in some areas they’ve ditched the bunny all together. They’ve adopted the Easter bilby, an endangered marsupial that does resemble a rabbit around the ears. I like it. Let’s think outside the box a little. Twenty minutes after my final threat to cancel Easter, Four called me into her room one more time. “Mommy, I’m overthinking it.” Ditto kid.

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Award winning film comes to Fernie Yogananda biography explores yoga and meditation in 30 countries Submitted

WAKE: The Life of Yogananda is the biography about the Hindu Swami who brought yoga and meditation to the west in the 1920s. He authored the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi. By personalizing his own quest for enlightenment and sharing his struggles along the path, Yogananda made ancient teachings accessible to a modern audience. This award winning documentary was filmed over three years with the participation of 30 countries. It examines the world of yoga, both modern and ancient, from the east and west and explores why millions today have turned their

attention inward bucking the temptations of the material world in pursuit of selfrealization. In his life, thousands flocked to his lectures and visited his Los Angelesbased ashram on Mount Washington. President Calvin Coolidge even invited him to the White House. Yogananda’s influence is very much alive more than 60 years after his death. That legacy includes a number of devotees interviewed during the movie, from Deepak Chopra to Russell Simmons, a Jesuit priest and a couple of scientists. There’s archival footage of George Harrison proclaiming the brilliance of Yogananda’s book and a clip of Salesforce.com chief executive Marc Benioff talking about how attendees

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Fernie faces captured in national mosaic

Photographer Tim Van Horn has driven across Canada six times to photograph 54,000 individuals for the Canadian Mosaic Project. Photo by S. Kucharski By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

van bearing the faces of hundreds of Canadians came through Fernie on Monday, March 30.

The driver was Red Deer-born photographer Tim Van Horn who has crossed the country six times over the last seven years to photograph 54,000 Canadian faces for a national mosaic project.

The project itself is titled the Canadian Mosaic Project and it is a tribute to Canada turning 150-years-old on July 1, 2017. “On October 1, 2008 I left my home in Red Deer, Alberta and I decided I was going to meet 54,000 people from all over and make this Canadian flag mosaic,” said Van Horn. “The reason why I decided on 54,000 is because that counts for 0.150 per cent of the current Canadian population.” Van Horn has already taken photos of 40,000 people of all ethnicities, ages, genders and occupations. He is currently on his final 16-month trek across the country to obtain the remaining 14,000. While in Fernie, Van Horn said that he captured a dozen faces to add to the mosaic. He said that his experiences with meeting people in approximately 950 towns and cities across Canada have been mostly positive. “Eighty-five per cent of the time people are saying ‘yes’ to their picture getting taken,” said Van Horn. “It’s this wild rush because people are trusting this total stranger with their photograph and I feel a sense of duty to do good with their image. It’s not about money or ego. It’s about bringing the country together and putting a face to who we are and what our collective humanity and cultural identity looks like.”

Van Horn has described the six-year road trip as a karma-fuelled journey that often relies on the kindness of strangers who lent their faces to the project along with providing donations to keep him on the road. “There have been so many times where I’ve been stranded on the side of the road or a stranger has given me $20 for gas in order to make it to the next town,” said Van Horn. “That’s the beauty with a project like this. It’s meant to inspire people to believe in themselves and their neighbourhoods and communities. It’s this beautiful visual that has all this life to it — an actual tapestry of Canadians.” Upon its completion, Van Horn intends to make one last tour across the country and drop by the towns he once visited to show off the finished project. “Over the years I’ve visited a lot of towns twice and sometimes I end up meeting the same person I met two years ago, which is crazy,” said Van Horn. “But that’s the beauty of this trip. Each day is like a brand new set of characters to stand before and find the story within that. As a photographer, this is a dream come true and it’s taken me my whole life to do this.” For more information on the Canadian Mosaic Project visit www.canadianmosaic. ca.

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use of layering to create texture and threedimensional imagery. The majority of the pieces are beautiful landscapes that capture Fernie’s t isn’t a surprise that artist Laura Nelson’s scenery, such as the Three Sisters range. latest exhibit at the Fernie Museum is entirely “There’s a sense of building and sculpting with dedicated to the place she grew up. my brush, working colour and value to create the Titled “From the Ground illusion of three dimensions on Up: A tribute to the landscape the ﬂat surface of the canvas,” we live in” you can see the “I’m very inspired by said Nelson. admiration Nelson has for the The titular painting “From where I live. I have area conceptualized in her The Ground Up” features this deep roots here and paintings. kind of technique. The piece ‘From the Group Up’ It’s noted in the careful also exemplifies the energy and is how I experience consideration of light that interconnectedness of nature the place, how I plays amongst the silhouettes that is present throughout the see things and the of a forest. It’s captured in the exhibit. fading light of a dying sunset interconnectedness The opening reception on falling behind a mountain. of all the living things Saturday, April 4 was busy It’s even painted in the almost here.” with the upstairs gallery of the feminine way the leaves on museum packed with observers. trees flow like skirts around Laura Nelson “One of the lovely things when their trunks. Artist we exhibit local artists is that we “I’m very inspired by get this kind of response,” said where I live. I have deep roots museum curator Ron Ulrich. here and ‘From the Ground “There are so many people who Up’ is how I experience the place, how I see look forward to seeing the works of local artists things and the interconnectedness of all the living like Laura so it’s really great to have her work things here,” said Nelson. “I owe so much to here and to have so many people support her.” the landscape that has shaped me, sustained This exhibit marks Nelson’s fourth exhibit on me, challenged me and gifted me with much display in Fernie, and it will be available for adventure.” viewing at the Fernie Museum until May 16. Most of Nelson’s works are acrylics and make By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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Merchandise for Sale

Food Products BC INSPECTED

GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.50/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Garage Sales Moving Sale: Elkford 142 Corbin Dr. Sat. Apr. 11 Noon-8pm, Sun. Apr. 12 8am-4pm Household Furniture Cash, No previews lr furniture, piano, bunk beds, beds, mattresses, table with 6 chairs, ďŹ&#x201A;oor model stereo record player with 8 track, lamps, bookcases & more.

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Misc. for Sale

Apple iPhone 5C, 16 gb, white, un-used ear phones & charger, Otter Box case, all in pristine condition, $400. 1(250)939-9518 ericbaker2012@yahoo.ca Cranbrook area

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring sales with hot savings!â&#x20AC;? All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.

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Real Estate

Rentals

Acreage

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

FERNIE Silver Rock Studio Condo Avail April 1st. Fully Furnished, king bed, 50” smart TV, WIFI, fully equipped kitchen, pantry, storage, BBQ, fireplace, AC, exercise room, pool, hot tub, seam room, parking. Rent $900/month. 403-826-0496

1234 Pinyon Sparwood Heights - large clean 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1/2 duplex with fenced yard and large deck. Park nearby, and bus stop across the street. $1100. per month utilities not included. Call Erin at 250-425-7711 or Rick at 250-425-5432

Rare opportunity to purchase private 150 acres 5 minutes from Cranbrook BC. Borders crown land on 3 sides. Mixture of timber and fields. Not in the ALR zoned RR60. Serious inquiries only, $675,000. 250-489-9234

Scenic Downtown Elkford

SPARWOOD, B.C.

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Spacious NEW apartments 1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month

Apt/Condo for Rent

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PINEWAY COURT

peaceful Elkford

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1 Bdrm - 775 (& up)- month 2 Bdrm - $850 (& up)- month $

2 & 3 Bdrm- $850 (& up)- month

Hot Water Included

1 Bdrm plus den $775 (& up) month

1 bed, 1 bath apartment in Sparwood. $700. per month including utilities. Call Erin at 250-425-7711 or Rick at 250425-5432

Includes heat, lights, & hot water

Walking Distance to Mall

250-865-2722

2 Bdrm plus den $850 (& up) month

250-865-2722

250-425-9912

Place of Worship

ELK VALLEY CHURCH SERVICES YOU ARE INVITED!

Sunday Meeting Morning Services

11:00 am

Corps Officers: .. Majors James & Gwen Hagglund

Fernie Office 250-423-4661 Fx 250-423-4668

KNOX UNITED CHURCH 201 2nd Avenue, Fernie

Sunday Service UCW Women’s Group

10:00 am 1st Tues each month 7:00 pm

Mass Times: Saturdays: St. Michael’s ~ 7:00 pm Sundays: St. Michael’s ~ 11:00 am St. Bernard’s Mission, Elkford ~ 4:00 pm Thursdays: St. Michael’s ~ 6:30 pm Fridays: Lilac Terrrace ~ 11:00 am Confessions: Following each mass, or by appointment. Pastor: Father Marcel Cote 250-425-6444

SNOW VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Parish Office 250-423-6127

EVERYONE WELCOME

1361 8th Avenue, Fernie

Masses:

Includes: covered parking, sauna, heat, lights & hot water

1-250-865-7676 2 Bed, 1 Bath condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. $900 per month, utilities not included. Call Erin at 250-425-7711 or Rick at 250-425-5432 2 bedroom, 1 bath fully furnished condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. Just bring your clothes. $1150. per month Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin At 250-425-7711

Clergy: Jane Clarke D.L.M. 250-423-6010 www.elkvalleyunited.com

Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment

Monday Mens Fellowship...7 pm Sunday Worship & Children’s Ministry...10:30 am Friday Youth Group...7 pm Friday Morning Prayer Group...10 am

YOU’RE WELCOME AT KNOX

Father Marcel Cote

Office 250-423-4114

Sparwood - Several Mobile Homes for rent $600 - $1000 per month. Utilities not included. Please contact

assistant@sparwoodrealestate.ca

Sparwood Heights - Fully upgraded - Must see! Large 1 bdrm furnished condo. Carbonado Court, Main floor, paved parking with plug ins, heat, water, laundry & hydro. Non smoking. $800/month plus DD. Call 250-425-5071.

Sparwood 2 houses for rent 3 bedroom with full basement $850 p/m plus utilities. Available April. 1 Call Erin @ 250-425-7711 or Rick @ 250-425-5432

Duplex / 4 Plex 1228 Pinyon - Very large 3 level 1/2 duplex located in Sparwood Heights. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with fenced back yard, close to park and just steps away from the school bus stop. $1100 per month, utilities not included. Contact Erin at

or call 250-425-7711 for more information.

Homes for Rent Furnished and Unfurnished Properties for rent in Sparwood and Elkford Contact Tammie Davy with Custom Real Estate and Property Management at 250-425-2968 or log on to www.elkvalleylistings.ca for more information.

assistant@sparwoodrealestate.ca

SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448 primeprop@mymts.net

Storage SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finnigan’s Storage.

250-423-3308 or 250-423-1236

assistant@sparwoodrealestate.ca or 250-425-7711 or 250-425-5432

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apartments for Rent 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Furnished & Unfurnished From

Modular Homes 14’ wide Mobile Home for Rent 3 bedrooms, all appliances Call Joe at 250-425-5387

New condos in Sparwood Heights 2 bed/2 bath units are $1250. per month. 2 bed/1 bath units $1200 per month. These units are in a new complex. New stainless steel appliances, granite counters, in suite washer/dryer. Building comes with an elevator and on site storage unit. No smoking or pets allowed. References required. (Utilities not included) Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

Sparwood 1 bdrm condo, @ Mtn. Air Chalets - furn or not inc util, w/deck, no pets,$200. off first and last months rent, $750 + DD Call 403-616-6467 or 403-474-3926.

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month 2 & 3 Bdrm - $850 (& up)-month

Clean & bright 1 bedroom fully furnished condo for rent available April 1. A nice quiet building perfect for a shift worker or early riser. $725/month includes hydro and heat - monthly lease. Non smoking and no pets. Call 250-423-0264 for more info.

Centennial Square, Sparwood

WELCOMES YOU

Comfortable apartment units

For Rent: 2 Condos turned into one very large, clean 2 bedroom, 2 bath fully furnished condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. This unit has everything you need including Jacuzzi tub, dishes, bedding. Just bring your clothes.. $1200 per month. Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

CONDO FOR RENT Mountain Air Chalets Sparwood

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH 741B 2nd Ave., Fernie

ALDERWOOD PLACE

Rentals

Townhouses

27 Juniper - 3 bedroom townhouse with fenced backyard. Close to Rec Centre, park and schools. $850. per month plus utilities. Call Rick at 250-4255432 or Erin at 250-425-7711 assistant@sparwoodrealestate.ca

Transportation

Boats

695 per month

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE 436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

(formerly Fernie Baptist Church)

1622 10th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-4112 www.mountainsidechurch.ca

Sunday Services

250-425-7787

1422 & 1462 – 6th Avenue, Fernie

Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC)

10:00 am in Fernie 4:00 pm Sparwood Campus gathering

Services: Sunday 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm

Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell

Located behind the Best Western

For more information call

250-423-1358

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Jaffray Elko

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of April 12 to 18, 2015

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: GEMINI, CANCER AND LEO

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

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BRAIN GAMES ACROSS

1. Old hat 6. Tailor’s concern 9. Ram’s counterpart 12. Pound fraction PUZZLE NO. 756 13. Chop 14. Comrade 15. Saloon seat 16. Final letter 17. Tick off 18. Wanderer 19. Desert plant 21. Contented sounds 23. Fountain drink 26. That girl 29. Group of whales 30. Car 31. Transparent panel 33. Start a new paragraph 34. Intentional fire 35. Tropical constrictor 36. Have in sight 37. Prepared a golf ball 38. Small drum 40. Lodges 42. Foot component 46. Mass 48. Expel 49. Island greeting 50. Hooter Copyright © 2015, Penny Press 51. Length of life

CROSSWORDS

You’re inspired to produce a great masterpiece or perform an act of generosity towards a loved one when you get home.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

You’re surrounded by people. You may feel quite a bit of pressure at work. You could do with a busy social life to escape your routine for a while.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

You may have the insight you’ve been waiting for to embark on the perfect career path. A training course will help you achieve your goals.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

Your dreams are the inspiration for some great ideas for next summer’s vacation. It’s important to start planning early for such an adventure.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

You’re rather sensitive and need some rest in order not to take things too personally. It would also be sensible to think about taking a vacation to recuperate.

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20. 22. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 30. 32. 33. 35. 38. 39. 41. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 49.

Spent “____ the Roof” Hamlet, e.g. Poker payment Slap Charter Musical group Difficulty Flightless bird Electrified atoms Braver Hosiery color Edmonton player Pitfall Sniffer Jaw part Farm worker Thick stuff ____ up (confess) Museum pieces

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 755

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

It’s always easier to negotiate when you’re not emotionally involved. You tend to agree with everyone, but you dig your heels in with your children.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

Your workplace is in an uproar and you take advantage of this. Trust your instincts and you can make a place for yourself among the great people of this world.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You’re warmly applauded after accomplishing a feat that seemed fairly commonplace to you. It’s something quite courageous, even if it was only taking the time to listen to a person in distress.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) You make time to take more care of your family or your home. In addition, you may start a small home-based family business.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

With summer coming up, you’re getting excited about the various getaways you’re planning. You feel much more curious than usual and feel as though you need to know about everything.

PUZZLE NO. 492

HOW TO PLAY : Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Answers:

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

Curious by nature, you take the initiative to get involved in some new experiences. There’s a job opening in a line of work that you’ve wanted for a long time now.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

You can’t stay still for a moment, at least psychologically. You could commit to a spiritual movement that brings you many answers.

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2015 FORD FIESTA

2014 FORD FOCUS

$20,489 $19,189 OR $132 BW 84 MONTHS

$23,364 $21,449 OR $191 BW 84 MONTHS

$32,849 $31,465 OR $235 BW 84 MONTHS

2014 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XL XTR

2014 FORD F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT

2015 FORD F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT

STK NC0180

MSRP

SALE

STK NC0181

STK NT1413

$47,864 $34,878 OR $259 BW 84 MONTHS

STK NT1448

$59,849 $43,649 $324 BW 84 MONTHS

2015 FORD ESCAPE SE

$40,669 $38,499 OR $274 BW 84 MONTHS

MSRP

SALE

STK NT1468

$65,439 $54,899 $407 BW 84 MONTHS

2015 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY CREW CAB DIESEL

MSRP

SALE

STK UC0244

2010 FORD FUSION AWD / STK UC0241

2011 FORD ESCAPE

SUMMER AND WINTER TIRES

2011 GMC TERRAIN AWD / STK LT0010

$23,475 $205 BW 72 MONTHS

2012 GMC SIERRA

STK UT0695

STK UT0694

LEATHER HEATED SEATS

REDUCED $13,995 OR $143 BW 60 MONTHS

$4,995

STK NT1444

$64,589 $50,690 $352 BW 84 MONTHS

MSRP

2003 OLDS ALERO

STK NT1459

2015 FORD FUSION TITANIUM / STK NC0187

2011 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4

STK LT0001

$26,499 $226 BW 72 MONTHS

$18,995 $149 BW 72 MONTHS

2012 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT / STK LT0008

REDUCED $30,778 OR $261 BW 72 MONTHS

$19,995 $156 BW 72 MONTHS

2012 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 LTZ CREW CAB 4X4 / STK UT0689

$32,995 $259 BW 72 MONTHS

All payments at 4.99% interest $0 down calculated on all payments. Example NC0181 total interest paid for 84 months would be $4,165.54. Total payments would be $26,280.80. $499 documentation fees calculated on all payments.

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New extended hours to serve you better. Monday - Thursday till 7 pm Friday till 6 pm And Saturday till 5 pm

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