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Elk Valley students Taylor Wurmlinger and Evan Pumphrey took part in the Heavy Duty program held from May 10-13. For more photos and the full story turn to page 3. Photo by K. Dingman

he first ever Sparwood Town Hall meeting was held at the Leisure Center on Wednesday, May 13 at which time the mayor addressed top issues affecting the district before opening the event up to public comment. Mayor Cal McDougall began the meeting by discussing the delay in the Highway 3/43 Middletown Crossing project, which was first discussed at the April 7 council meeting. Construction on Phase 2 of the project has been postponed while the district waits for the approval of an $8.6 million grant that was expected to be announced this spring but has since been pushed to the fall. “What that grant will do if it gets awarded in the fall, we’ll be able to tender it this winter when we can hopefully get some better pricing and we’ll get started on construction once again in the spring,” explained McDougall. Other projects that have been delayed are buildings by Teck Coal and Joy Global as well as the hotel by Schickedanz. “As we all have noticed, Teck Coal and Joy Global have not exactly jumped into construction mode and we don’t have to be rocket scientists to figure out that the economy around the world is in bad shape,” said McDougall. “Often the Elk Valley seems to be able to avoid these global set backs but unfortunately we haven’t … so we can’t really expect these companies to invest millions of dollars in their current state.”

Projects that are moving forward include a building permit by Tim Hortons. The construction of the Canadian coffee chain in Sparwood is slated for completion in December. The repaving of Douglas Fir Road is another project that will also be moving forward this year. “There have been discussions of paving it for years and it just hasn’t happened … but the decision has been made to finally go ahead and repave a good portion of Douglas Fir this year,” said McDougall, adding that tenders for the project will be awarded in June. Other notable issues included the possibility of a helipad being reintroduced into the district. McDougall said because of STARs new equipment and its size, the old location at the Sparwood Health Centre was no longer an option. “We’ve made some preliminary inquiries and there’s only one thing that is obvious and that’s that we cannot put a helipad down by the Health Centre where it was,” said McDougall. “With the new STARs helicopters, they are too big to land there. Even if we can get rid of all those power lines, which is one reason why people think we don’t have a helipad and that’s not really the case anymore.” McDougall noted that council is open for further discussion on bringing a helipad to the district but that Interior Health has not identified Sparwood as a viable helipad location and will not provide funds to build one — leaving the tab in the hands of the district and its taxpayers. Continued on page 2

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Sparwood hosts first Town Hall meeting

Continued from page 1 temporarily retired so that funds could instead be Their contention is we have the Elk Valley airport redirected to installing LED lights onto the Titan Truck that’s 10-12 minutes away as well as allowing time for improvements to the float to be made. that could be used either “We thought that we could find other for flat-wing planes or helicopter “We thought that we ways to advertise the town and one of access if the need arose. Certainly could find other ways the things we came up with was placing council is here to talk about any to advertise the town LED lights on the truck, similar to those other potential ideas and we have and one of the things that light up the parliament buildings in to ask ourselves if it’s worth havwe came up with was Victoria,” explained Halko. ing a $750,000 helipad? It would placing LED lights on McDougall lastly encouraged residents have to be funded by the district.” the truck.” to fill out a service request form regarding When comment was opened to issues or complaints they may note in the the public, a top concern was that Lois Halko community. of the temporary retirement of the Sparwood councillor “There will be accountability held for district’s float. Residents voiced these forms, they will be tracked and their concerns, noting that the you will receive a response,” assured float’s objective was to advertise Sparwood to other towns and attract more people to live McDougall. “Hopefully these forms will work to get a few things done, a lot of them little things, around our in the district. Coun. Lois Halko responded that the float had been town.”

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Coun. Margaret McKie and Mayor Cal McDougall discussed important topics during Sparwood’s first Town Hall meeting. Photo by S. Kucharski

Spreading the love for arts in the valley everything it offers.” Six new enthusiastic board members were elected, including photographer Kyle Hamilton; former president he Fernie Arts Station has been open for 25 years for ArtsBC Stephen “Oz” Parsons; actor, director and now, and the community truly showed their sup- educator Denise Baughan, graphic designer and co-owner port for the Elk Valley’s art culture during The Arts of Claris Media Vanessa Croome; Donna Miller and Mike Station’s AGM. Tomney. Hosted on Thursday, May 14, locals eager to learn more The new board members will join returning members about organizations throughout Fernie and support the Troy Cook, Sarah Pike and Doreen Oosterhuis. board members filled the room. Highlighting The Arts Station’s success this past year, “Thank you for all being here,” Mayor and chairperson Baughan stated, “Some of the highlights from the 2014of The Arts Station AGM Mary Giuliano said. “It shows 2015 year include the 11th annual Banner Project, the that there’s a lot of interest in The Arts Station and Wednesday Night Socials, the Lantern Festival, the Reel Canadian Film Fest, the Out of the Box dumpster painting project and the Color Run, that helped to raise funds for the Youth Art Series with Shred Kelly. Notice of Public Review Baughan noted that the 2014-2015 Sustainable Forest Management Plan - Draft achievements included 19 concerts, 12 gallery exhibitions, eight indie film Canfor’s Kootenay Region has recently prepared a draft Sustainable screenings and 34 workshops. Forest Management Plan (SFMP) that provides strategic direction to Each board member was invited to future forestry operations. This plan attempts to balance the social, speak out about their accomplishments ecological and economic aspects of forest management for Canfor’s in the arts community and what they forestry operations in south-eastern British Columbia. plan to bring forward to The Arts Station board. Canfor’s Forest Management Group is seeking input on the draft SFMP. The 2015-2016 budget was also The Kootenay plan is available for public review and comment from approved during the meeting, which May to July 7th, 2015 and can be found at includes a total of $80,355 in grant www.canfor.com/environmental/plans revenue, including $37,500 from various municipal grants. To make arrangements to receive a copy for review and/or discussion In addition to the complete budget and comment, please contact Canfor staff at any of the locations being distributed to AGM attendees, a By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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report from various committees and guilds, including the Film Committee, the Building Committee, the Visual Arts Guild and the Spinners & Weavers was also distributed. “A huge thank you to all of The Arts Station Members, and our numerous volunteers who dedicate hours into making this place such an important and inspiring part of our community,” Baughan said. “We look forward to witnessing the many successes The Arts Station will have during the upcoming 2015-2016 year.”

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Sparwood council makes a splash “It’s important to have initiatives like this in Sparwood to engage residents into becoming more active and fit with free parwood residents had the oppor- activities.” tunity to swim with council and the Present in the pool were council members mayor on May 12 at the Sparwood Jenna Jensen, Brad Leisure Centre as part Bowen, Lois Halko, of Move For Your Margaret McKie and “It’s important to have Health Day. Joe Jarina as well as initiatives like this in The health initiative Sparwood Mayor Cal Sparwood to engage is an international McDougall. event created by residents into becoming In addition to balls the World Health more active and fit with being added to the pool Organization to free activities.” for extra fun during swim promote physical time, seven teenaged activity and is Sheri Taylor candidates took part in supported by the BC Community Services Assistant a National Lifeguard Recreation and Parks Service training course Association as well as on the pool’s deck. ParticipACTION. “The lifeguard Approximately one hundred locals candidates participated in various took advantage of the Sparwood Leisure simulations that covered various problems Centre’s free admission rate. that occur in a pool, from public relations “We had a very good turnout for Move to first aid problems,” said Shelly Hume, For Your Health,” said community services aquatic supervisor. “They’re a great group assistant at the Leisure Centre Sheri Taylor. of kids aged 16-17,” Hume added. By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

Sparwood mayor and council dropped by the Sparwood Leisure Centre for a swim on Move For Your Health Day. (Left to right) Jenna Jensen with Maddex Pryhitko, 1; Joe Jarina with Emery Adams, 4; Brad Bowen with Jacob Bowen, 6; Margaret McKie, Lois Halko and Cal McDougall with Boston Regular, 2. Photo by S. Kucharski

Fernie patients walk with their doctors By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

Patients joined in the Walk with your Doc campaign at Annex Park in Fernie. Photo by K. Dingman

ocals gathered at Annex Park at lunchtime on May 14 to walk with their doctor. The province-wide Walk with your Doc initiative brought together communities throughout British Columbia to engage in physical exercise, taking the necessary steps towards good health. Organizer Sarann Press said the initiative, which she hopes will be run annually, is meant to get patients moving. “I think it’s very important that patients actually see their physicians as real people,” she noted,” adding that Fernie, as an already active community, is the ideal place for this type of initiative. “Everybody’s so active and it’s just lovely to continue on and take that healthy initiative out into the outdoors.” For walker Jeri Mitchell, walking in the outdoors is a daily activity.

“I do this kind of walk every day in the morning,” Mitchell said, adding that the Walk with your Doc initiative is about, “promoting doctors and our health.” Mitchell said it’s important that doctors also participate in the walk in order for them to, “practice what [they] preach.” Local Elk Valley Hospital family physician and chief of staff Dr. Ron Clark was just one of the many doctors taking part in the walk. Reiterating Mitchell’s remarks, Clark said, “We preach the gospel of people exercising all the time and this is a chance to step up and walk the talk.” He continued, “Fernie is a poster child for a town with an active population, but some people still fall through the cracks and this event is geared to anybody that wants to be active on any level.” The walk entailed a three km trek along the Elk River, with patients and doctors receiving a free pedometer upon entry. Following a prize draw, one lucky patient received a Kobo Glo eReader.

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Teens get Heavy Duty training in the valley By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

Students were introduced to a variety of skills, including learning how to climb a telephone pole with BC Hydro (left) during the Project Heavy Duty program. Photos by K. Dingman

eens learned the tricks of the trades during the Elk Valley’s Project Heavy Duty program. Hosted by Southeast School District 5 (SD5), WorkSafeBC, College of the Rockies (COTR) and local heavy industries, 25 Grade 11 and 12 students from throughout the Elk Valley had the opportunity to work with trades professionals who educated them on different skill sets. “The goals are many,” COTR Regional Transitions Coordinator Brian Conrad said. “We want kids to be safe, so we’re trying to create a culture in their habits for safety that

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hopefully will extend throughout their lives. We also are trying to promote trades so that more students realize that there are really neat opportunities in this area for all types of employment.” Conrad continued, “We also are trying to link students with potential employers down the road so they know what the expectations are in terms of punctuality and developing skills through education and training.” During the Heavy Duty program several industries throughout the Elk Valley, including BC Hydro, Teck, SMS and Mainroad Contracting, donated their time, machinery and expertise to work with high school teens for the week. The four day program consisted of Level 1 First Aid training at COTR, a tour of Teck Coal’s Line Creek Operation and two days of hands-on training at 12 different trades stations, including learning how to operate a haul truck and climbing a telephone pole with BC Hydro. For many students, this learning opportunity is a gateway to their future careers. Fernie Secondary School (FSS) student Darion Forrester plans to attend college to become a heavyduty mechanic. For the Grade 11 student, the Heavy Duty program was a way to get his foot in the door. “If you get hands on experience, you get an understanding of the trades,” he said. “It’s a good program, there’s a lot of beneficial stuff here. I learned a lot.” Elkford Secondary School (ESS) student Evan Pumphrey is also keen on heading into the trades after he graduates. Having a strong passion for hockey, the Grade 11 teen said he hopes to play hockey for a few years before pursuing a career in welding. “I wanted to get some experience so that one day when

I get a job I’m not totally out to lunch,” Pumphrey said. “I think [the program’s] great, it’s amazing all these people taking time out of their day to do this for us.” Some students, however, entered in the Heavy Duty program with no definite plans for their future, joining the program simply to gain some industry experience. Conrad noted, “Others are just normal students who are very interested in more experiences and they have no idea what they want to do later in life, but this will give them some idea of what they like and what they don’t [like].” He continued, “There’s a whole host of things that we see happening when you get kids out of the classroom and dealing with the world of work.” For ESS student Taylor Wurmlinger, signing up for the Heavy Duty program was a way to gain some trades experience, despite not knowing what her career path might entail. Of her future, Wurmlinger said, “I’m still undecided. That’s another reason why I thought this would be a good program. I never would have thought I would have liked to drive a big truck like that, but after doing it, I’m kind of considering it.” Wurmlinger said she joined the program because, “I thought it would be a great experience to get exposed to this kind of stuff because you don’t really get an opportunity to go out and try all this different equipment in one place at one time.” Equipment exposure included hands-on experience with a haul truck simulator, a station Wurmlinger said was her favourite. The program took place from May 10-13, with hands-on equipment operating experience taking place on May 12-13 at the District of Sparwood Gravel Pits. Project Heavy Duty is available to Grade 11 and 12 students each year.

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Wildlife Corner Province takes steps to amend fish decline

Submitted by Kathy Murray Wildsafe B.C. Community Coordinator

S p r i n g is the best opportunity we have to prevent bears from learning bad habits by ensuring that our properties are free of attractants (unsecured garbage, dirty barbeques and bird feeders). If bears get the upper hand early by feeding in our backyards, it will be hard to make them wild again. There have been no reported recent wildlife sightings in Elk Valley and South Country communities. After a winter in hibernation, the WildSafeBC Program Coordinators throughout the province are back to work with residents and visitors to help ensure that wildlife remains wild and communities remain safe. To learn more about preventing wildlife/human conflict come and visit our booth at various community events. Contact us at fernie@wildsafebc. com if you would like a presentation for your school or community group, like us on the WildSafeBC Elk Valley Facebook page and follow the page for wildlife updates and safety tips and visit www.wildsafebc.com.

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rainbow trout.” BCWF, however, raised concerns regarding the province’s long-term goals, highlighting he province of British Columbia has the necessity for producing as many small assembled an expert panel to examine kokanee as possible, as the species is a primary the steep decline in fish stocks and rec- food source for the Kootenay Lake Gerrard reational fishery in the Kootenay Lake. rainbow trout. The trout As a world-class is an internationally recreational fishing renowned species for destination, the “The BCWF is a solutiontheir large size that draws Kootenay Lake has based conservation in anglers worldwide to seen significant organization and we implore the Kootenay Lake. negative impacts due “The BCWF is the Minister of Forests, to the ongoing crisis. a solution-based Lands, and Natural Resource The BC Wildlife conservation organization Operations to make a clear, Federation (BCWF) and we implore the unequivocal statement that has met the province’s Minister of Forests, management of Kootenay acknowledgement Lands, and Natural and Arrow Lakes is aimed at of the issue with Resource Operations to producing large size trout.” approval. make a clear, unequivocal BCWF President st a t emen t that George Wilson George Wilson management of Kootenay BCWF President said, “The panel has and Arrow Lakes is aimed addressed what can at producing large size be done immediately trout. Such a statement by instituting shortwould go a long way to term measures aimed at increasing kokanee easing our concerns about how these lakes are populations while temporarily decreasing to be managed into the future,” said Wilson. predator populations … a number of For more information on the BCWF — the regulation changes were also supported, province’s oldest conservation organization — including complete non-harvest of kokanee visit www.bcwf.bc.ca. and increased harvest of smaller Gerrard By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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The District is seeking to fill two (2) volunteer positions on the committees. Membership is open to residents of the District of Elkford only. Volunteer Application Forms and copies of the Terms of Reference are available at the District Municipal Office or the District of Elkford's website at www.elkford.ca. Applications will be accepted at the District Municipal Office in person, by mail, fax, or e-mail, no later than June 12, 2015 at 4:30 pm.

New Outdoor Water Conservation Bylaw No. 769, 2015 At the March 23rd Regular Council Meeting, the new Outdoor Water Conservation Bylaw No. 769, 2015 was adopted. The new bylaw will replace the District’s Water Conservation Policy No. 2004-05. To ensure sufficient capacities in the District's reservoirs in the event of a fire emergency, the new bylaw permits even and odd days for watering (corresponding to your address) with some slight modifications to the permitted hours under the old policy. The outdoor watering restrictions will be in force between April 1st and September 30th of each year as follows: a) A person with an even numbered civic address is permitted to water their lawn, landscaped area, trees or shrubs on even numbered days. b) A person with an odd numbered civic address is permitted to water their lawn, landscaped area, trees or shrubs on odd numbered days. c) Lawn, landscaped area, tree or shrub watering will be permitted on the days noted but only within the hours of 4:00 am to 10:00 am and 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. d) Hand watering of the lawn, landscaped area, trees or shrubs will not be subject to sections a), b), and c) above. This bylaw, and others, are available for viewing on our website at www.elkford.ca.

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Editorial by Katelyn Dingman

It seems that with summer just around the corner, individuals are highlighting the importance of physical fitness more and more. Last week, B.C. hosted their Walk with your Doc initiative, which invites doctors and their patients throughout the province to participate in a short walk. Eighty per cent of Fernie doctors joined in the Annex Park walk, encouraging their patients to take advantage of the three km trek. During the walk doctors noted the importance of practicing what they preach. I believe this motto is something we should live by. People aren’t going to take medical advice from a doctor who is clearly out of shape. The same logic applies to the personal training profession. You wouldn’t hire a personal trainer who is clearly out of shape. Last week, Sparwood council also participated in a health initiative. Inviting locals to the Sparwood Leisure Centre, council splashed around, raising awareness for Move For Your Health Day. The health initiative was created by the World Health Organization to promote physical fitness. Supported by the BC Recreation and Parks Association and ParticipACTION, this international event made its way to Sparwood for the first time. It seems as though health initiatives like Move For Your Health Day and Walk with your Doc are spreading throughout the province, encouraging individuals to stay active. Despite the Walk with your Doc campaign only being in its first year, over two dozen Fernie locals participated in the walk, and it is likely to grow as the event gains more attention. I feel events like these are essential for the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, especially in small communities. Individuals with authority positions are able to promote a healthy lifestyle, while interacting with their community and showing locals that they are not only professionals, but also real people working towards bettering themselves. During the Walk with your Doc campaign, the organizer highlighted the importance of seeing their physicians as real people. The same can be said for many other professions. These types of events are not only important for encouraging locals to become more active, they are also important social events. Being able to socialize with your mayor and council as individuals, like during Move For Your Health Day event, is essential in small communities. It allows individuals to establish a trusting relationship with authority figures and I believe that kind of relationship is essential, especially in these small Elk Valley communities.

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Letters to the Editor Who the Heck is Maude Barlow? Maude Barlow is not the new premier of Alberta, where the media and industry seem to be sounding the alarm that a socialist leaning government will not be “profit friendly.” Barlow is, however, one of thousands of people around the world who have seen the writing on the wall. It’s not everyone who gets to speak to the United Nations (April 27, 2015), particularly on the theme of achieving sustainable development and addressing climate change. Ms. Barlow makes a strong case for looking at the “big picture”, the Gestalt psychology, the web, cause and effect, and the “feed back loop.” What is both interesting and scary is that most cognizant beings understand the concepts and the dire consequences of our continued collective industrial growth behaviour and yet seem, at a political/economic level, unable or unwilling to change our collective behaviour. I am reminded of the substance abuser who, knowing their behaviour is not sustainable; but is unable to stop, even if it means their life. Perhaps even more scary is that the very term “United Nations” is a bit of an oxymoron, for many of the members are self absorbed with their own type of abuse that includes people and the planet. Governments, in an ideal world, only get away with what we allow. As concerned citizens, we in Canada, at least, have the option to say, “Enough is enough.” We can

see where our current behaviour is leading and we don’t want to go there; we need a new sustainable model. For further information search: “Maude Barlow defends nature against profit at the UN.” Ron Robinson Nelson, B.C.

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Mine Rescue Competition another success I wanted to take a moment to write a thank you to all the hard working volunteers who, year after year, show up and make our East Kootenay Mines Industrial Safety Association (EKMISA) Mine Rescue Competition such a success. I know for many of the competitors it is the most stressful day of their year, but it must be a huge effort for all the organizers, judges and actors to try and have it all run smoothly. I’m always impressed at the depth and realism of the events and awestruck by the effort that must go into building and resetting these scenarios five times during the day. Screaming victims, confused bystanders and complex problems await us at every station and

none of that would be possible without people willing to give up a great deal of their own time to come out and support us. I know I speak for every competitor when I say that my hat is off to you folks, and your work is appreciated. I wanted to single out Johnathon Gail for his bench event this year. Mine Rescue people are certainly traditionalists and I know he faced a lot of criticism for his decision to create a different format than we have seen in the past. It was a brave move and I think most will agree it was the highlight of the day. I’m sure it was a crowd pleaser to watch and for us competitors, a rare opportunity to see each other work and struggle and to cheer one another on. The displays of inter team encouragement and the crowd of competitors lining the final push to the finish line for the Line Creek team, hollering support and well wishes, were a sight and feeling I will never forget. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, helped, participated or even just came down to cheer us on. Trevor Fairweather

Where’s the dough? Another May long weekend to enjoy family and friends, camping and parties, gardening and puttering. The promise of summer is around the corner and even now we enjoy the long languishing light as we approach the longest day of the year. Ahhhh, that's the life! This is not the case for many people around the globe! As we approach the Financing for Development conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in July 2015, Canada can play a key role in ensuring that the Global Financing Facility (GFF), which will be housed at the World Bank, is both effective at leveraging funds and ensuring that those funds reach those who need them most. In the coming months, while Canada negotiates the structure and priorities of the GFF, we must urge the government to commit to accountability, equity, and innovative and sustainable financing! Connie Lebeau Victoria, B.C.

Letter to the editor regarding the Alberta NDP John Horgan says that he is pleased that the NDP is in power in Alberta. Horgan now has a couple of problems on his hands because of this NDP win in Alberta. One problem is that the new NDP premier, Rachel Notley wants the Kinder Morgan pipeline to be built. Horgan on the other hand does not want this pipeline to be

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On Forest Fire Risk This Year...

A face in the crowd

with MLA Bill Bennett

Sponsored by 1. There have been twice as many forest fires in our Southeast region this year (25) as there were last year (12). It is warmer and drier in SE BC this spring than in the recent past and snow load is way down, so this fire season could be a bad one.

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2. All 25 fires in the SE so far have been caused by humans. Unsafe campfire use and unsafe spring burning on properties are examples of how wildfires that threaten our communities are started by the people who live amongst us. 3. Before you start a fire on crown land or private property, be sure you know what restrictions are in place: http://bcwildfire. ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp . And please report any unattended fire or wildfire to 1-800-663-555 or *5555 on your cell phone. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

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Mondays

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 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 • 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 9:00pm – Women’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesdays

• 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:00 to ll:00am – Kindergym (1-5 year olds) Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to noon – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 11:15 to noon – Storytime (ages 3-5) at the Fernie Library • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Water Walking at the Sparwood Pool • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00pm – Ladies Night at Mountain Meadows Golf Club in Elkford • 5:00pm to dark – Men’s Night at Sparwood Golf Club • 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 • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Wednesdays

Centre • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:15 to noon – Toddler Time at the Fernie Library • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00pm to dark – Ladies Night at Sparwood Golf Club • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:00pm –14+ Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays

• 9:30 to 10:15am – Ease the Knees at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to noon – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00pm – Ladies Night at Mountain Meadows Golf Club in Elkford • 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 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Darts at the Sparwood Legion • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Fridays

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:00 to ll:00am – Kindergym (1-5 year olds) Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and

Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:00am – Nine & Dine at Sparwood Golf Club • 11:15 to noon – Toddler Time at the Fernie Library • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:45 to 4:45pm – 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 - Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Jam Night every 2nd Friday at the Sparwood Legion • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen/Adult Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre

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Saturdays

• 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:00 to 3:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 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

Sundays

• Noon to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Family Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 2:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Kayaking at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

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Legion Ladies Auxiliary Dinner – Ham & Scalloped Potatoes $14. Sparwood/Elkford Spring Clean Community Garage Sale East Kootenay Junior Open Fernie Golf & Country Club Fernie Spring Clean Community Garage Sale Opening Reception – New Works by Win Dinn at The Arts Station at 7:00 pm Bike Blitz, Elks Hall

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Tee Off for Tots Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford AvalancheCityRollerGirls vs. Dirty South All Stars Fernie Arena Men’s Pro-Am Fernie Golf & Country Club Elk Valley Special Olympics AGM 7:00 pm at Park Place Lodge – Everyone Welcome Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Tournament Sparwood Golf Club Sparwood Coal Miner Days Fishing Opens on the Elk River (closes Oct. 31) Two Person Alternate Shot Event at Fernie Golf & Country Club Avalanche City Roller Girls vs. E-Ville Roller Derby Fernie Arena Opening Reception – New Works by Mike Hepher at The Arts Station 7:00 pm Senior’s Open Golf Tournament at Sparwood Golf Club FernieAlpineResort(FAR) Summer Opening Roll & Sole Fernie Trails Festival Fernie 3: Mountain Bike Stage Race

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Fernie Canada Day Celebrations Sparwood Canada Day Celebrations Elkford Canada Day Celebrations Elk & Timber Chairs Open Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie Aquatic Centre reopens – Summer Schedule in effect SCOTT Thursday Night Race #1 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) AvalancheCityRollerGirls vs. St. Albert Heavenly Fernie Arena Men’s Open at Sparwood Golf Club Avalanche City Roller Girls vs. Kill Jills Fernie Arena Community Appreciation Day Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) SCOTT Thursday Night Race #2 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) AvalancheCityRollerGirls vs. Dam City Rollers Fernie Arena Lost Boys Lungbuster – MTB Hill Climb & Uphill Run (FAR) Sparwood Legion Golf Tournament Sparwood Golf Club Club Championship Fernie Golf & Country Club Kootenay Rockies Enduro Series Tony Servello Senior Open Fernie Golf & Country Club SCOTT Thursday Night Race #3 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Tony Servello Senior Open Fernie Golf & Country Club Felted PicturesAges 12 -16 Fernie Arts Station He/She Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford SCOTT Thursday Night Race #4 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR)

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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 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)

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

June 8th, 2015 meeting Cancelled Take notice that the Regular Council meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2015 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC have been cancelled. (Several members of Council will be attending the FCM Conference in Edmonton.) (The next scheduled meeting will be Monday, June 22nd, 2015.)

Castle Mountain Spring 2015 Burn Plan Effective Saturday May 16, 2015 the City of Fernie, along with The Office of the Fire Commissioner, has given direction to a land owner to reduce the risk of wildfires by eliminating logging debris piles created from timber harvest activity in 2012 – 2013. The intention is to complete the pile burning prior to the 2015 fire season. The contractor will be adhering to Smoke Control Regulations, the Cranbrook Venting Index as well as precautions agreed upon by the City of Fernie Fire Chief. Please note that regardless of the venting index forecast, if the wind direction is unfavorable and is likely to cause negative impact on the community, ignition will not proceed. Please contact Chief Ted Ruiter at 250.423.4226 or ted.ruiter@fernie.ca for further information.

The City of Fernie wishes to inform interested bidders that the 2015 Roads Capital Works Program is anticipated to be Issued for Tender in early July 2015. The scope of work is estimated to include the following: 1) Asphalt paving (approximate average depth of 50mm and 11.2 m width) at: a. Mount Proctor Avenue (approximately 750 m length) b. Mount Trinity Avenue (approximately 250 m length) c. Mount Ingram Street (approximately 90 m length) d. Mount Klauer Street (approximately 420 m length) e. Mount Herchmer Avenue (approximately 230 m length) f. Mount Washburn Street (approximately 200 m length)

2) Miscellaneous concrete replacement including: a. Approximately 20 m of monolithic sidewalk with rollover curb b. Approximately 40 m of rollover curb 3) Rural roadway including granular subbase, granular base, and asphalt paving on 6 Avenue, from 19 Street to the north (approximately 600 m length). The roadway cross-section is anticipated to include a finished 75 mm depth asphalt top (8 m wide, two 3.5 m wide lanes with 0.5 m paved shoulders), 100 mm depth granular base, and 300 mm depth granular subbase. Please be advised that additional project information will only be provided at the time of Tender Issue in July.

2015 Property Tax Notices

Leisure Services Happenings

Property Tax Notices for the City of Fernie will be mailed out to all property owners on record in the next couple of weeks. If you have not received your tax notice by the end of May please contact City Hall at 250.423.6817 or cityhall@fernie.ca and request that a copy be forwarded to you.

Fernie Aquatic Centre Annual Maintenance Shutdown The annual maintenance shutdown for the Aquatic Centre is May 16 with reopening scheduled for July 2, 2015. Please call Leisure Services at 250 423 2245 during the shutdown for registration and enquiries for summer camp and swim lessons. The Fitness Centre will not be open during the shutdown. We apologize to our patrons for this necessary disruption in service.

New property owners who have not received a notice are advised to contact City Hall. Property taxes are payable by July 2, 2015, after which time a 10% penalty will be added to any unpaid current year taxes. No exemption from taxation or penalty is conferred by reason of non-receipt of the Property tax Notice. Payment of your property taxes can be made by mail; in person at City Hall; or by phone or internet banking; as well in person through most financial institutions.

The Aquatic Centre will be opening for a Special Canada Day Celebration swim on July 1, 2015.

• Please allow time for your payment to arrive at City Hall prior to the due date; • Cheques post dated to July 2, 2015 will be accepted at City Hall; • Post marks on mailed remittances will not be considered as date of payment; and • Receipt of electronic payments will be recorded at the date and time the funds arrive in the City’s bank account and not when the payment is transmitted by your financial institution. Regardless of the method of payment, eligible property owners must complete the Home Owner Grant application that is attached to the bottom of the Tax Notice and remit it to City Hall in order to claim the Grant. Penalties apply to Home Owner Grants not claimed by July 2, 2015.

The City of Fernie is once again offering residential households within the City of Fernie FREE pick up of LAWN AND GARDEN WASTE (NO household garbage – just grass clippings, brush, weeds and small tree branches less than 6” in diameter). Garden waste must be placed on the curb by 7:00am on your pickup day in the same location as regular garbage pick-up in all areas except the Annex and Maintown which will be picked up in the alley. You DO NOT HAVE TO REGISTER for this service. GARdEN REFuSE MuSt BE bagged in clear plastic bags and tree / brush clippings must be securely bundled, tied and piled in such a way that it can be picked up by a loader. Please do not pile up loose leaves and materials – You will be responsible for cleaning up wind blown debris.

Attention SENIORS!

Free Household Refuse & Reusable and Recyclable Goods Pickup JuSt FOR YOu! If you have large items of household refuse or recyclable/reusable goods that you wish to have hauled away (old furniture, old appliances, white goods with Freon removed, etc.) the City will pick up and dispose of these items during the Annual Spring Clean Up between May 19 and May 29, 2015. Please separate your items into refuse, recyclable, and reusable items and we will dispose of them for you. This FREE SERVICE is just for seniors and YOu MuSt REGIStER IN AdVANCE by calling City Hall at 250.423.6817. Please have your items to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the dates we are in your area per the Annual Spring Cleanup schedule (see below). To receive this free service you must be a senior 65 years or older. PICK uP AREAS ANd dAtES

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Session 1 - July 6th to 10th Session 2 - July 13th to 17th Session 3 - July 20th to 24th Session 4 - July 27th to July 31st Session 5 - Aug 4th to Aug 7th (4 days) Session 6 - Aug 10th to Aug 14th Session 7 - Aug 17th to Aug 21st Ages 5 yrs -12 yrs Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 4:30pm $267.20 for 5 day week $213.76 for 4 day week (Aug 4-7)

PROPERtY tAXES ARE duE BY JuLY 2, 2015. Phone: 250.423.6817 Fax: 250.423-3034 Website: www.fernie.ca

Annual Spring Cleanup starts Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Aqua Adventure Camps These full day adventure & swim camps include a Red Cross Swim lesson, outdoor activities, crafts, games, and supervised pool playtime.

Pick up date

Area

Pick up date

Annex (place items in alley) & Riverside Tues May 19 & Wed May 20

Airport (Mt View) & Park Avenue

Thurs May 21 & Fri May 22

Airport (Mt View) & Park Avenue

Thurs May 21 & Fri May 22

Parkland & Alpine Trails

Mon May 25

Parkland & Alpine Trails

Mon May 25

Ridgemont, Silver Ridge, Pine Grove, Tues May 26 & Wed May 27 Fernie Mobile Home Park, Castle Mountain

Maintown (place items in alley)

Thurs May 28 & Fri May 29

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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 (in Council Chambers)

Monday, May 25 Monday, June 1

Monday, June 15

Committee of the Whole Meeting at 1:00 pm

Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Senior’s Birthday Book

Sparwood commemorates seniors turning 75 years of age

The District of Sparwood recognizes the contribution that seniors make to our community. Those Sparwood seniors who have, or will, reach the age of 75 years this year are invited to meet with Mayor McDougall and members of Council to sign the “Senior’s Birthday Book”. They will also receive a lilac lapel pin (Sparwood’s flower) that has been specially made to commemorate the occasion. Please notify the District of Sparwood Municipal Office by June 10, 2015 if you, or someone you know has turned 75 years of age or will be turning 75 this year. We will then send an invitation to the recipient to attend an afternoon tea at the District Office Council Chambers. Family and friends are also encouraged to attend.

Invitation to Quote Trail Signs & Maps Issued: May 14th, 2015

The District of Sparwood (Sparwood) is seeking quotes from interested parties that have experience and expertise in the design of trail signage. Proponents will be responsible for providing a selection of trail sign templates in which Sparwood will select a single design to be used for all future trail signage. 1. Scope of Work

Proponents will be responsible for the design of signage templates and supporting design guidelines. The following includes general information regarding the types, number and general description of the sign templates Sparwood requires. Proposed signage must follow the District of Sparwood’s primary and secondary branding requirements although should be unique for trails and parks. 1.1. Trail Head Information Markers

Trail head information markers should include information pertaining to permitted activities, trail name, map, distances, restrictions, Sparwood Logo and web site, signiﬁcant features etc. Sparwood currently has 10 trails that will require these styles of markers. 1.1.1. Supplemental Trail Signage

The “Senior’s Birthday Book” will be kept at the Municipal Ofﬁce as part of our community’s heritage records. Please ensure that you or your loved one becomes part of Sparwood’s history.

Additional trail signage such as distance markers, directional arrows, prohibited activities and caution/hazard signage will be required. These signs will be mounted on trail posts as needed along trails, at key intersections or areas where additional information is required.

For further information, please contact the District Ofﬁce.

District of Sparwood Community & Facility Services Leisure Centre

1.2. Kiosk Trail Maps

Leaders will be responsible for the planning, organization, coordination, and implementation of our summer camp program. Candidates should be energetic, well organized, have outstanding leadership skills, and enjoy working with kids of all ages. Camp leaders should have experience working with children, valid ﬁrst aid, and a diverse knowledge of games, crafts, and sporting activities. Our leaders must be able to work independently and as a team. Candidates must be 16 years or older and be available from June 30 until August 22, 2015.

1.3. Disc Golf Map

Title: Summer Camp Leaders

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: • Plan activities for summer camp programs. • Ensure the safety of all camp participants. • Work with the Community Services Assistant in planning, reporting, and organization of all camp activities. • Provide leadership in all camp operations. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Ability to work with the public in a positive and affective manner. • Ability to ensure the safety of participants in a camp environment. • Be physically ﬁt and able engage children in summer camp activities. • Demonstrated ability to be a leader. • Has exceptional customer service skills. CERTIFICATION • Standard First Aid & CPR.

Applications with cover letter, resume, and references will be received at 367 Pine Ave, Sparwood, BC until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Current hourly rate for this position is $15.00.

District of Sparwood Burning Regulations

Within the District of Sparwood if you intend to burn brush, grass, old wood, or other class A materials (clean wood, paper, cardboard) you must: 1. Obtain a burn permit from the District Office. There is no charge for a permit and each permit is set for specific dates. 2. Check the venting index for Cranbrook and area either on line at www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/venting/ venting.html or by phone at 1.888.281.2992. 3. Venting index must have a reading of good for the day of your burn and if your burn will be more than one day the index must have a good reading for the next day as well. 4. When you start burning you must have the following ready: a. Water available on site with the means of putting the water on areas that have escaped the burn site; b. Burn site must have a fire break around the entire burn pile (dig down to mineral soil to stop fire from creeping underground and escaping undected); c. A person on site to watch and tend to the fire at all times; d. Tools to tend fire; and e. Copy of your burn permit with you. 5. If your burn escapes your area immediately call 911. If you have started a burn without a permit or do not have the appropriate water and supplies with a person to tend the fire the Fire Department will respond and extinguish the fire. You will be invoiced for the cost of the Fire Department to respond. Please burn responsibly

Kiosks are intended to provide the public with general and speciﬁc information about trails in the area, detailed information regarding a speciﬁc trail or an overview of the entire trail network. Individuals reading the signs should be able to easily determine the location of trail heads, special features of the area, activities, trail distances, type of trail, and trail names. Sparwood will require up to three different maps including a city overview covering all trails within Sparwood. Two area maps, one covering central and lower Sparwood and the second covering trails located in the Sparwood Heights areas. Sparwood will require a stylized disc golf course map that provides users with an overview of Sparwood’s 18 basket disc golf course. The map must include fairway distances, par and other relevant course information. 1.3.1. Individual Fairway Maps

2. Quote Details

These maps, similar to those of a golf course, should show the individual fairway, distance, basket location, par and route to and from the preceding and next basket.

Quotes must include details as to the Proponent’s qualiﬁcations, including references. A detailed estimate as to the time and cost required to develop the material, hourly rates and availability to complete the project. The total project cost must be included. 3. Evaluation and Selection

Quotes will be evaluated by an evaluation team made up of one or more representative(s) from Sparwood. The evaluation team will give a recommendation for the selection of a preferred Proponent to Sparwood. The evaluation team may, at its discretion, request clariﬁcations or additional information from a Proponent with respect to any quotation. The evaluation team will be entitled to consider in its evaluation or quotations any clariﬁcations or additional information received in a Proponent’s response. 4. General Terms

The following general terms apply to this ITQ:

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Fernie Secondary does 30 Hour Famine change locally and globally. Strong messages were learned throughout the famine and hopefully shared with the community. The money raised during the famine event will be donated to Free the Children’s sustainable income pillar and an anonymous donor is doubling everything donated through the organization. For more information about Free the Children and their efforts world wide, or to donate, check out www.freethechildren.com.

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the proposed 22,000 sq. ft. building, with 12,000 sq. ft. dedicated to guest space. The executive retreat will include eight guest estled in open land just west of Hosmer, suites, two of which will be fully accessible, a full Kevin Dunn and Stacy Falk see potential commercial kitchen, dining space, living-room Weekly Meetings for their proposed executive retreat. space in addition to a game room, media room, The pair recently purchased 160 acres of land wine cellar, exercise room and meeting room on Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon just behind the Elk River, with access from Beese the lower level. at the Road, in the hopes of turning it into a “It’s really a place where five star executive retreat centre. you can show up and have “It was always a “It’s something that’s been brewing a really productive meeting 742 Highway 3 • Fernie bit of a dream to with us for a long time and it’s taken in the morning, but then you different forms over the years,” do something like can go shoot pool and play Luminary Holding Corp. President this.” darts in the afternoon,” said Kevin Dunn Dunn. said. “It Kevin Dunn Dunn also noted that was always Luminary Holding Corp. they hope to expand the a bit of a President executive retreat to become dream to do a wedding and Christmas something party destination. like this.” In terms of location, Dunn With their rezoning said they chose the Elk Valley because, “Fernie applications and is one of these towns that I think is unnoticed. building permits When you look at all the things it has, I think submitted, their dream people just aren’t aware it’s here.” TO is quickly becoming a He went on to say, “We’re looking for that new reality. spot and I think Fernie is it. This is a spot where Dunn said that we can see a lot of opportunity in the future.” he came up with the Dunn believes that with his experience in FREE ON STANDS EVERY THURSDAY idea after witnessing business, executive management, planning and & the struggle to find a marketing and with Falk and his wife Joy’s place to host executive experience in humanitarian work and running meetings in his own a school in Africa, as partners their skills will business. complement each other. “There was never “Between the four of us we complement each NEW CONTENT DAILY, INCLUDING: a good spot to do it,” others skill sets,” he said. “We identified that Web-exclusive stories and photos • • Slideshows, videos and additional media he said. “We thought, we could handle everything in business that we News & Entertainment • • Articles and special publications on e-editions wouldn’t it be great if wanted to do.” Searchable, extensive events calendar • • Local contests we had a comfortable The company, Luminary Holding Corp., hopes space that we could to begin construction on the project this summer, sit, meet, and could with a projected completion date 18-24 months do more team building later. stuff?” For more information on the project email Partnering with their Luminary Holding Corp. at info@luminarycorp. For more updates or to join the conversation, follow us on social media wives, Dunn and Falk ca. facebook.com/freepressbc twitter.com/FernieFreePress have worked to design

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Everything’s in the bag! I

s it time to buy a new golf bag? Just as with golf clubs, the choice will be determined by the type of golfer you are. Those who like to walk the course with a bag on their shoulders will opt for portable equipment, possibly equipped with a stand. This type of bag is generally very light and designed either for a half-set or a full set of clubs. The number of storage pockets and the durability of the bag are among the criteria to be considered. Golfers who also like to walk their eighteen holes on foot but who don’t want to bear the weight of the clubs on their shoulders will choose a cart bag. Stronger and heavier, they also have many more pockets. The configuration of certain models allows easy access to

all the storage pockets when the bag is installed on a cart or an electric riding cart. The number of compartments should also be taken into account when making a purchase. Are there enough pockets to allow you to store your balls, rainwear, cap, accessories, water bottle, keys, and wallet? The material used in the fabrication of the bag (leather, canvas) and the presence of full-length dividers in order to avoid clubs banging against each other, should also be considered before making a final choice. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and request advice from the specialists who will be able to help you make the right choice.

Factors affecting your golf swing

ven though golf is just an outdoor activity for some people, this marvelous sport is governed by its own, very particular science. When we talk about a stroke, well, or not so well executed, 99 per cent of the time we’re talking about technique. Even though technique is one of the big pieces of the puzzle, there are in fact many other factors that have to be taken into account: mental attitude, emotional control, surroundings, physical capacity, tactics, equipment, technique. 1. Mental attitude: Obviously, we’re talking here about the capacity of the student to concentrate, but also about his personal knowledge, his ability to analyze and understand, as well as his understanding of the movement that he is executing and why. 2. Emotional control: This concerns fears, hesitations, lack of interest, distractions and all the outside, emotional influences which could affect the player. 3. Surroundings: The place, its level of difficulty; faced with a water obstacle or a sand trap, etc. The weather; the heat, the

cold, rain or lightning, etc. Physical capacity: The capacity or incapacity of the player to make certain movements. The lack of flexibility, height, weight, etc. 5. Tactics: The capacity of the student to analyze the situation, awareness of the pluses and minuses, as well as the choices he has, to be able to make the right decision. 6. With new technology, golf equipment should be adapted to the customer. We are not talking here about personalized adjustments in the extreme, which some golfing enthusiasts inflict on themselves. However, the fact remains that a golf club that is too long, too short, too heavy, too light, with more of an angle... will affect the ball’s trajectory. 7. Technique: all aspects of the technique of the swing, positive or negative, which affects the ball’s trajectory. So, before you fall back on the easiest solution, make a complete analysis of your game with the help of this list. You’ll be surprised by the results!

Some golf advice...

he scene: you have an important shot to make! Breathe deeply, don’t hold your golf club too tightly, and take your swing with the same rhythm as usual. When done calmly, the result is much better. Be patient, concentrate, and don’t be distracted! It sometimes happens that other players move or talk while you’re getting ready; if that’s the case, stop and begin your preparation again; this will cause them to be quiet and you’ll be able to concentrate better on your shot. Be honest! Don’t cheat, it’s not worth it: you may perhaps improve your score by two or three shots, but you will lose your reputation. And if you manage to win a tournament by cheating, the complaints will be even bigger, and your reputation will be tarnished for a long time, if not forever. Think positive! Regardless of the obstacle in front of you, whether it’s an enormous

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White Oleander A coming of age novel

Adrienne Raczki reviewed Janet Fitch’s novel White Oleander. Photo taken Google images

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The sad, complex and lonely life of Astrid Magnussen is examined in this debut novel by Janet Fitch. Astrid and her cold, self-centered poet mother Ingrid are the flaxen beauties from which this tale grows, delving into the gypsy-esque life of the Magnussen women. Ingrid's 'artist's life' and indifferent style of mothering make for a wise and weary daughter, with the childish and impulsive behaviour of Ingrid herself leading to the family's destruction. Astrid is thrown into the foster care system and paired with strange and needy women as her foster mothers. As each foster family crumbles around her she must adapt to the wildly different, and at times unbelievably stereotypical families. Astrid seems to enjoy the struggle, actually playing an integral part in each households collapse. As the book unfolds the reader should feel sympathy and concern for Astrid, but her erratic and impulsive behaviour makes it hard for the reader to have those feelings for her. Instead, we feel frustrated, uncomfortable and at times, annoyed. So, likely, exactly what it feels like to have an actual teenage girl! This novel is deep and disturbing and strangely addictive. The letters that Astrid receives from her mom during her incarceration are heartbreakingly cold and manipulative. Although a vivid and thick story the ending feels rushed. Fitch attempts to tie up the loose ends of Astrid's childhood in a conclusion that feels hasty and predictable. If nothing else this book will help you appreciate your own mom just a bit more.

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re we teaching them, or are they teaching us? It’s a question I ask myself a Shelby Cain lot. Once a week for over eighty weeks I’ve told you a story about my kids. My life. My ever-growing realization that if you pay attention, your kids will remind you what’s really important. This will be my last column…for now at least. But as I look back over these stories, the theme is crystal clear. As we get older, we can lose sight of the forest for the trees. Kids see the forest. So I put together a list of the 10 best things I’ve learned from being a parent. 1. Parenting is the best, worst, sweetest, gut wrenching, maddening, rewarding thing you’ll ever do. And that can all be in 10 minutes. 2. When your kid tells you anything with urgency, act immediately. Or it’s on you, literally. 3. You need breaks. The minute you get a break, you’ll miss your kids. Try to remember this when there is no break in sight. 4. You are the most important person in your child’s life. They imitate and quote you incessantly when you’re not around. Act accordingly. 5. Get excited about stuff. It’s fun. 6. Wonder why things are the way they are. Ask people. More importantly, ask yourself. 7. Worrying is a huge waste of time. If you can do something about it, do it. If you can’t, move on. It’s okay. 8. We all make mistakes. Sometimes they’re big. Apologize. Do better. Forgive yourself. 9. Play. This one is big. Put down whatever you’re doing at least once a day and play with your kids. Be a sea turtle. Try to ride a skateboard. We will never get this time back. 10. Laugh. Often. Hard. With your kids. At yourself. When bad things happen. When good things happen. When your kids ask why your forehead has all those lines on it. Laugh. It’s the key to a happy life. I can’t sign off without a heartfelt thank you to anyone who read my column. I hope that it made you smile, or maybe feel like you weren’t alone. Every time you told me you liked something, or related to something I wrote, it warmed my heart. Being a parent is hard. We need to stick together. I would also like to say thank you to The Free Press, who took a chance on me when I went to see them with an idea and an empty resumé. I’ve been working on other writing projects over the last few years, and have a book coming out in the spring of 2016 with Oolichan Press, called Mountain Girl. I hope you come and see me when we launch it. Cheers. It’s been a trip.

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Jaffray Lions donate to East Kootenay ICU By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

The Jaffray Sand Creek Lions made a $500 donation to the EKRH. Back row, from left: Guillaume Courmont, Mike Conrad, Lyle Killins, Gary Mitchell, Walter Semeniuk, Russ Colombo (EKFH Director) and Lloyd Taylor. Front row, from left: Terry Roe, Stephen Thacker and Ken Streloff. Submitted photo

he Sand Creek Lions have made a generous donation of $500 to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) and their ongoing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) redevelopment project. “The Sand Creek Lions are very fortunate to be able to donate to EKRH and the ICU campaign. Our members see the value of this project not just for residents here in Jaffray but for the entire East Kootenay,” said Lions President Stephen Thacker in

a press release. The current project at EKRH, a $20 million endeavour, will replace the current four-bed ICU to create a six-bed “The Sand Creek unit and a 8,470 sq. Lions are very ft. addition on the fortunate to be northeast side of the able to donate existing hospital. Construction on the to EKRH and the new ICU began last ICU campaign.” year with a completion date set for the spring Stephen Thacker of 2016. Lions President To make a donation or for further information on the project visit www.ekfh.ca

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Kootenay Tae Kwon Do kicks competition away August, Andrew’s dad Troy said it’s a great sport for both his sons to take part in. His embers of Kootenay other son Harrison, 7, was also Tae Kwon Do (KTD) at the Lethbridge tournament. took part in an inter“It’s been awesome seeing national competition hosted at them improve, and the the University of Lethbridge coaches Gena and Master over the May 8-10 weekend. Saran have been excellent in The KTD team, led by training them,” said Troy. Master Sant Saran, consisted Following appearances at of 33 competitors who brought the World Cup in Jamaica last home a collective 27 medals August, the after sparring KTD team against teams trained for from Norway, “Our club is very the last year Great Britain, fortunate to be and a half in Australia, the able to compete in anticipation United States of the such a high caliber and Canada. tournament. tournament so close Among the “ Y o u to home and it is a medals were have to be great stepping stone golds in both tournament for our students that the sparring sharp and will be competing in and pattern the more portions of the Budapest in 2016.” exposure competition. you can get Gena Paton “Our club is from other Kootenay Tae Kwon Do very fortunate fighters the to be able to better for our compete in such students,” a high caliber said Paton. tournament T h e so close to home and it is competition in Budapest will a great stepping stone for see almost 2,000 competitors our students that will be from all over the world spar competing in Budapest in against one another. 2016,” said Gena Paton with “The level of excitement Kootenay Tae Kwon Do. for TKD is high and it brings One of the gold medal a love of the sport back to recipients Andrew Nixon, our students; it makes them 11, also received a bronze want to be the best that they medal for his efforts at the can,” said Paton of the road to competition. Budapest. Having only been participating in the sport since By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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Harrison Nixon Harrison Nixon, 7, fought during a national Tae Kwon Do competition in Lethbridge earlier this month. The Kootenay Tae Kwon Do member won a bronze medal. Good job Harrison!!

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Chopping her way to success Local head chef Barrie Elliot competed in the Chopped Canada series

Barrie Elliot has always had an interest in friendly competition. During this year’s Griz Days, Elliott represented The Livery restaurant at The Northern and Board Stiff’s best Bacon Drink/Dish competition. The restaurant’s bacon waffle dessert creation took the top prize. From The Free Press files. By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

ut slicing and dicing the competition, Barrie Elliot’s flare for creativity and passion for culinary creations gained her a spot in the Chopped Canada television series. The local chef competed against three other eager Canadian chefs, and viewers

across the country will have a chance to see her put her skills to the test at 7 p.m. on May 23. “It was really exciting to be picked,” Elliot said of the opportunity. “I’ve been in the industry for 16 years so I wanted to prove to myself that I made the right choice and I was doing a good job.” Her enthusiasm for the culinary scene began when she was just 16-years-old. Elliot started her career washing dishes and preparing food for her parent’s restaurant in Nova Scotia. Tossing in the dish towel, Elliot’s career quickly grew as she started working at the Fairmont Chateau in Lake Louise, working in different areas of the kitchen to learn specialties like butchery and saucier. After gaining some experience with these professional skills, Elliot moved to Vancouver to complete

a culinary degree. “Through my apprenticeship I received my Red Seal at Vancouver Community College,” said Elliot of her journey. Working in Vancouver for six years, Elliot decided to expand her knowledge of the seafood industry, relocating to Australia.

“I travelled there and worked there brought her passion for cooking and and learned all about their seafood and her love for friendly competition to The their culture and their recipes,” she said. Livery, hosting a culinary competition “I wanted to have really good seafood on the second Tuesday of each month. Once a month, local chefs gathered at the knowledge and butchery [knowledge].” Before travelling to Europe to work restaurant and prepared to dish out a meal under a chef unpaid in what is known as made from three unique ingredients. After a ‘stage’, Elliot had brief stints in British completing their dish, the competitors Columbia, working in both Fernie and were critiqued by three judges, including Elliot, from around town. The judges then Tofino. It wasn’t until Elliot explored the food chose one winner, who selected the next culture in Europe for a few months that competitors from the many talented chefs who regularly attend the she realized event. Fernie was her “If you’re in the culinary true home. “I’ve been in the industry scene at all you’re up for “When I for 16 years so I wanted nomination,” Elliot said of came back from to prove to myself that I the friendly competition. Europe, I wasn’t made the right choice and “I’ve had some thoughts sure where my I was doing a good job.” about having some amateur home was,” nights as well.” she admitted. Despite the local “I came back to Barrie Elliot competition’s heated, Fernie and I just Chopped Canada competitor yet laid-back nature, fell in love with The Livery’s cook-off is it all over again.” nothing in comparison After working to the cutthroat nature of as a chef at Island Chopped Canada. Lake Lodge for Elliot said that going several years, Elliot landed the head chef position at The against three competitors she was required Livery Restaurant, assisting in the store to complete one appetizer in 20 minutes, one entrée in 30 minutes and one dessert opening and menu building. Now as a professional chef, who many dish in 30 minutes, with few ingredients would consider to be a master in the available for use. Without revealing the results, Elliot culinary arts, Elliot has been working to noted that three chefs are eliminated and grow Fernie’s culinary scene. “There’s a high potency of awesome, one lucky and talented chef walks away talented chefs in town and I feel like we’re with $10,000. “I love the Food Network,” Elliot said. not concentrating enough and we haven’t really brought our wealth of knowledge “It’s definitely bringing the celebrity status together,” noted Elliot. “Fernie’s such to chefs these days.” As for Elliot’s time spent off the set, the a beautiful place and people should be coming here for the culinary scene and I local culinary star said she hopes to remain really want to make sure that people know a part of the culinary scene’s growth in Fernie. that something’s happening here.” The Chopped Canada competitor

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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, $648,000. 250-489-9234

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 Sparwood 1 bdrm condo, @ Mtn. Air Chalets - furn or not inc util, w/deck, no pets, $700 + DD Call 403-616-6467 or 403-474-3926.

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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 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 New condos in Sparwood Heights 2 bed/2 bath units are $1100. per month. 2 bed/1 bath units $1050. 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 PineCrest Apartments Sparwood BC 1 & 2 bedroom apartments newly renovated, furnished and unfurnished available immediately starting at $800/month Contact Manager - 778-518-2253 or view at www.glprentals.com

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. Sparwood 2 houses for rent 3 bedroom with full basement $650 & $800 p/m plus utilities. Available April. 1 Call Erin @ 250-425-7711 or Rick @ 250-425-5432

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SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448 primeprop@mymts.net Sparwood and Elkford: Property Management Services **************************** Furnished & Unfurnished houses and condos available Call Tonda at 250-433-7024 tonda@sparwoodrealestate.ca

Seasonal Accommodation For rent: 2 RV Moyie River front lots, fully serviced, side by side, 100x40, at 3 Valley Resort in Yahk, BC, $1000/year each including services. Email for more info: green_thumb_lina@hotmail.com

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

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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

Very nicely furnished newer 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Sparwood. $700 p/m including utilities Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

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Beaters under $1000

Unit 4 Rent - Baynes Lake

Seniors Subsidized Housing 55+

New building beautiful views, In unit Laundry. Call 250-531-0025 or

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Modular Homes 14’ wide Mobile Home for Rent 3 bedrooms, all appliances Call Joe at 250-425-5387 Located in Coleman - Newer 3 bedroom 2 bath mobile home on its own lot - $900 per month utilities not included. Call Erin at 250-425-7711 or Rick at 250-425-5432 or email assistant@sparwoodrealestate.ca

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

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of May 24 to 30, 2015

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

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CROSSWORDS

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

A rather special event may take you out of your comfort zone. This helps you outdo yourself in realizing a brilliant achievement.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

There’s no need to go far to find perfect happiness. Home and family are your reason for living these days, so don’t hesitate to gather all your loved ones together over a good meal.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

You’re seen as a person with a lot of punch. You’re able to make the necessary changes when a situation no longer suits you.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

You’re a fundamentally passionate person, so you need a constant emotional connection with your lover, even if you’re both very independent people.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

57. Meddle 58. Garment edges 59. Hurried

DOWN

1. Dynasties 2. Not on your ____ 3. Wail 4. Long step 5. Father 6. Possessive pronoun 7. Cooked with vapor 8. Suburb 9. Foot-shaped device 10. Split ____ soup 11. Picnic insect 19. Command

21. No-win contest 23. Came up 25. Jailhouse room 26. Retained 27. Dusks 28. Diamond number 29. Acceptably 31. Less than 34. Rebuild 37. Verse type 39. Lens openings 42. Stinging insects 44. Curved structure 46. Afternoon TV fare 47. Other than 48. Requirement 49. Broom’s wet cousin 50. Ventilate 52. Mr. Brokaw

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 761

Action is your trademark; nobody could ever describe you as all talk, no action. If you’re moving in the near future, you start packing boxes.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

You don’t let yourself be discouraged easily, despite an accumulation of fatigue and lack of energy. You take drastic steps to regain your vigour.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You may have some friends that you can’t fully trust. With this influence, you’ll be able to see more clearly which are the profiteers and parasites among them.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) You’re a very enterprising person by nature and you’re open to the challenge of starting up some new projects, each one more stimulating than the next.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

The desire to travel could take hold of you unexpectedly and so you consult your travel agent to make sure you have a perfect vacation this summer.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

You feel quite emotional for one reason or another. The need for change seems overwhelming right now. Some new clothes or a new hairstyle will do the trick.

PUZZLE NO. 498

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.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

Your morale won’t always be at its highest, but you can take the initiative to gather around you a few people you like and get involved in some exciting activities together.

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IF THE LEGACY MARKDOWN ISN’T ON IT ... YOU PROBABLY PAID TOO MUCH!

2014 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM HATCHBACK / STK NC0184

$31,564 $26,318 OR $197 BW 84 MONTHS

2015 FORD FUSION TITANIUM 2015 FORD EDGE TITANIUM AWD AWD / STK NC0187 / STK NT1476

MSRP

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2015 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT / STK NT1470

$48,419 $41,114 OR $305 BW 84 MONTHS

2015 FORD F250 CREWCAB GAS

STK NT1490

$54,399 $49,724 OR $417 BW 84 MONTHS

SALE

$50,239 $46,850 OR $348 BW 84 MONTHS MSRP

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2015 FORD F350 SUPERDUTY DIESEL / STK NT1427

MSRP

SALE

$40,699 $38,997 OR $302 BW 84 MONTHS MSRP

SALE

MSRP SALE

$52,718

$65,649 OR $395 BW 84 MONTHS

FERNIE PRE-OWNED 2013 FORD FIESTA

2006 DODGE CHARGER SXT

STK UC0251

SALE

$8,995 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT

SALE

$15,995

AWD OR $163 BW 60 MONTHS

Only 22,000 kms $14,900 OR $129 BW 72 MONTHS

2011 FORD F150 SUPERCREW

STK UT0707

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2009 FORD RANGER

STK UC0248

STK LT0004

Only 66,000 kms $27,499 OR $234 BW 72 MONTHS

STK UT0703

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$24,990 OR $187 BW

All payments at 4.99% interest $0 down calculated on all payments OAC. Example Nc0184 total interest paid for 84 months would be $5,668.72 . Total payments would be $35,854. $499 documentation fees calculated on all payments. *Conditions apply. See the team at Fernie Ford for more details.

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