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On Saturday, June 27 bikers mentally prepared for the first day of the second annual Fernie 3 competition — a three day race, where cyclist ride nearly 30 kilometres each day. For more photos and the full story, turn to page 21. Photo by S. Kucharski

Crews respond to fires in Kootenay Boundary Zone By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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he Regional District of Kootenay Boundary placed an Evacuation Alert for three homes near Highway 33 after a wildfire in the Westbridge area, estimated to be 15 hectares in size, broke out. Wildfire Management Branch crews responded to the fire 11 kilometers north of Rock Creek on Monday, June 29. The fire was caused by lightning. According to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, four firefighters, two helicopters and airtankers were

on site on Sunday, June 28 and 20 additional firefighters; three pieces of heavy equipment and industry personnel were dispatched to assist in suppression efforts. Wildfire Management Branch personnel also responded to seven other lightning-caused fires within the Boundary Zone on the weekend. The news of the Westbridge fire came after a Southeast Fire Centre warning, advising the public to be extremely vigilant while recreating over the June 27-28 weekend. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations advisory cautioned outdoor recreation users of a significant amount of lightning in the southeast

region. “Following an unusually dry spring and with near recordbreaking temperatures expected in the region … the Southeast Fire Centre would like to remind the public of the elevated fire danger,” the notice read. “The forecast for the weekend is calling for low humidity levels as well as poor overnight recoveries, which may cause fine fuels to be particularly prone to quick ignition.” Guidelines for recreating outdoors include campfires remain smaller than a half-metre wide by a halfmetre tall, not burning in windy conditions, cooling all ashes before leaving a campfire site, not parking

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all-terrain vehicles on grass or other areas where hot parts of the machine are close to combustible material and not throwing smoking material such as cigarette butts out of a vehicle window. The Southeast Fire Centre reminded the public that personal Canada Day fireworks were banned under the Category 2 Open Fire Prohibition that came into effect on June 24. The fire ban will remain in affect until further notice. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1-800-663-5555 tollfree or *5555 on a cellphone.

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A start to summer at Fernie Alpine Resort By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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he hill was alive with the sound of hikers and bikers enjoying the start of Fernie Alpine Resort’s (FAR) summer season on Saturday, June 27. For two weeks, trail crews were working to ensure FAR would be ready for its opening weekend by shoveling out remaining snow, weed whacking alder to improve sight lines and tending to trails for basic dirt work. “Fernie Alpine Resort opening weekend started off real hot [and we were] stoked to see all of the mountain bikers who came out not only for the downhill mountain bike riding season but as well many cross country riders coming through Mount Fernie Provincial Bikers lined up at the Elk Chair to get a start on the first Park and connecting to base area at the day of Fernie Alpine Resort’s summer season. Photo by S. Kucharski resort,” said Matt Mosteller, Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. to enjoy the scorching summer weather in the Bikers were excited to get their wheels on fresh mountains, access to Polar Peak and the ridge trail work at the bike park. were a huge draw. Among the season’s additions was fresh dirt Mosteller added that FAR’s Aerial Park and work on upper Rumplestumpkin, Eville, Duff Zip Line was a “great way to spend fun time with Dynasty and Mr. Berms, the first phase of the friends and family.” new Neverland trail, The 2015 summer chairlift schedule will see a new exit off Will the Elk Chair in use daily from 10:30-4:30 p.m. Power and new berms and until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. The Timber Chair and jumps added to will be accessible on weekends and statutory Top Gun (with more holidays from 10:30-4:30 p.m. on the way). Summer operations will continue at FAR until For hikers wanting Sunday, September 6.

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Council to request rights to Griz symbol By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

he City of Fernie council discussed purchasing the rights to the Griz symbol during the June 22 council meeting. Coun. Jon Levesque highlighted that the Griz symbol, an iconic symbol in Fernie, is currently owned. Owner and operator of the Ski Base, Zuzana Simpson currently has the rights to the Griz symbol. During the council meeting, Fernie Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Patty Vadnais stated that during the Griz Days celebration, she has to request that the symbol be used in The Free Press Griz Days supplement. “The branding of our town is, in part, related to the Griz, but I was told somebody owns that,” Levesque said. “We’ve kind of put ourselves in the corner. How do we get past this obstacle?” As the co-owner of the Gear Hub, Levesque expressed interest in having the symbol incorporated onto shirts and other memorabilia. “The Griz has really become an icon of the City of Fernie,” he said. Coun. Joe Warshawsky suggested rebranding Fernie and

incorporating another iconic symbol like the Ghostrider into the annual celebration. Mayor Mary Giuliano, however, did not approve of suddenly changing the name of an annual celebration that has been a part of the community for nearly 40 years. “Fernie is known for Griz Days,” she said, adding that she could not see them suddenly changing the celebration name to Ghostrider Days. “It would kill a whole lot of things, I couldn’t see that happening.” Coun. Phil Iddon suggested approaching Simpson and requesting the rights to the symbol. “The Griz is not a City of Fernie brand,” he explained. “We, as a group, should approach [them] and try to make that one of the Fernie symbols and, in doing so, acquire it so that it is more widely available.” Coun. Dan McSkimming reiterated Iddon’s remarks, stating, “I think we’re dealing with people that are very reasonable [and] who love Fernie. It’s worth having a conversation.” The city unanimously agreed to send a written request to the owner of the Griz symbol in addition to approaching her in person.

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Getting wild during Wildcat Days

Annual Elkford celebration brings circus and Slo-Pitch Tournament to town thanking the volunteer groups who, “worked throughout the year to make Wildcat Days possible.” he Lethbridge Nefelibata “I’d like to thank all the volunteers, kicked off this year’s Elkford sponsors and community groups Wildcat who came forward to Days, twisting make this event a huge and turning “I’d like to thank success,” he added. “On on hula hoops behalf of the District of all the volunteers, and ropes at Elkford council and sponsors and the opening staff, we wish you an community groups ceremony on enjoyable and safe who came forward Friday, June Wildcat Days.” to make this event a 26. The heat didn’t stop huge success.” T h e visitors from enjoying c e r e m o n y, dozens of family Dean McKerracher hosted at oriented activities District of Elkford Mayor the Elkford hosted from Friday Community to Sunday, including Conference a scavenger hunt, Centre, drew a a cardboard box crowd of children and adults alike. challenge, fireworks, the annual Mayor Dean McKerracher parade and a slo-pitch tournament addressed locals, welcoming them — a new addition to Wildcat Days. to the annual celebration and By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

Children worked to make cardboard sculptures on Friday afternoon as part of the Cardboard Challenge. Photo by K. Dingman

District of Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher spoke during the Opening Ceremony, held at the Elkford Community Conference Centre on Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. Photo by K. Dingman

Inflatables were set up on the soccer field behind the Elkford Community Conference Centre on Friday afternoon.

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Several vendors set up shop on the soccer field behind the Community Conference Centre on Friday, June 26. Photo by K. Dingman

Top: Visitors enjoyed a fireworks display is celebration of Wildcat Days on Friday, June 26. Bottom: Beer gardens were open to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday beside the Elks Baseball Diamond. Top photo submitted, bottom photo taken by K. Dingman

The Wildcat Days Slo-Pitch Tournament drew a crowd on both Friday evening and Saturday. Photo by K. Dingman

The Lethbridge Nefelibata Circus made their way to the Elkford Community Conference Centre for Wildcats Days opening ceremony, held on Friday at 6:15 p.m. Photos by K. Dingman

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Fernie to incorporate signs to report impaired drivers By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

he City of Fernie plans to welcome Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) signs this year that will encourage locals to call 911 if they suspect an impaired driver. During the June 22 council meeting, MADD Community Leader Katryna Sigurdson approached council requesting that the signs, which have already been implemented in Kimberley and Cranbrook, go up in Fernie. “The [MADD] program is to encourage people to call 911. It increases the perception for drunk drivers that they will get caught,” Sigurdson said, adding, “It’s at no cost [to the city]; it’s completely paid for by MADD.” The signs feature a bolded black notice, stating Report Impaired Drivers, in addition to a red notice that states Pull Over, Call 911. Sigurdson highlighted the recent success that the signs have had in nearby Kootenay communities, noting that within three weeks of installation in both Kimberley and Cranbrook, Sigurdson was informed that calls to 911 had increased by 33 per cent. “The response has been really

incredible,” she said. “It’s a really good program.” Council unanimously approved the installation of the signs. Coun. Jon Levesque highlighted the necessity of the signs in a small community like Fernie, stating, “What I found coming from a different centre is that in the smaller communities, there’s a lot more people who feel like it’s okay to take a couple of back roads and drive while impaired.” “I think it’s a great program,” he added. Currently six signs are installed in Kimberley, and 12 are expected to go up in Cranbrook. Sigurdson recommended that Fernie install six signs. Mayor Mary Giuliano, however, questioned if the signs would be consistent with the city’s current sign colours, as the sign bylaw enforces that all signs remain uniform. “We’re willing to work within bylaws,” Sigurdson replied, noting that the signs can be customized to be a certain size and colour. Council recommended that Sigurdson work with the City of Fernie’s bylaw officers and city planning department to finalize plans to install the signs.

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Fighting Fernie mobile street vendor bylaw Bylaw believed to lack specific guidelines

could operate, however, finding a place where the vendors did not compete with local businesses proved to be a challenge. ouncil is readdressing concerns over A task force to look into the issue was set up in mobile street vendors, after the issue was November 2014, but as of now, the current bylaw first brought to life during several council remains ambiguous. meetings last summer. “The lack of strong, clear guidelines currently During the June 22 council in this bylaw is having a meeting, Loaf Bakery owner direct negative impact on my Phil Gadd said that he was business,” Gadd said. unhappy with how a City of “The lack of strong, Coun. Phill Iddon agreed, Fernie bylaw officer handled clear guidelines stating, “There’s no real a recent complaint. guidance, nothing concrete is currently in this He noted that during the written in them.” bylaw is having previous week, he sent an Gadd then suggested a direct negative email to the bylaw officer council look into Castlegar’s impact on my requesting the enforcement of common sense policy, in business.” Bylaw No. 2028. which the distance a mobile In the Mobile or Street street vendor can operate Phil Gadd Vending sections of the outside a competing business Loaf Bakery Owner bylaw, Section 11 (3), the is specified. bylaw reads, “Council may Council said that one of the establish by resolution areas main reasons the bylaw has within the Municipality in not been amended is because which licensed Mobile or they are currently shortStreet vendors are prohibited staffed. from operating.” “When it comes to bylaw enforcement, while it Gadd noted that he was upset with a mobile may seem easy on the outside, it’s actually quite street vendor operating less than 10 metres away complicated to distribute resources,” Coun. Jon from his business. Levesque said. “I found the bylaw officer’s response “We’ve been short-staffed for a person to help unprofessional and I felt a poor reflection on us with bylaws and that’s one of the reasons the way the city’s currently dealing with this why things have moved slower,” Mayor Mary issue,” Gadd said. “I, along with other concerned Giuliano added. business owners from 2nd Avenue, brought up Council said that they would be discussing this issue to city council’s attention over 12 the issue again during the next committee of the months ago and, in my opinion, nothing has whole meeting, to be held on 10 a.m. on July 13. changed.” Gadd was invited to present his findings to Last year, council suggested establishing a council during that time. designated area in which mobile street vendors By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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West Fernie Kodiak Lounge to be under Phase 1 servicing a liquor license regulation project launched By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

history, its objectives, timelines and information sources was presented during the information session. he Regional District of East Community opinion will be Kootenay (RDEK) celebrated ongoing during the project, with the official launch of the West a Service Card survey delivered Fernie Servicing and Restructure through GroundWorks packages to Project’s first phase all West Fernie residents along with approxion the week of June 29. mately 40 residents at “This is an Residents are expected an information session to complete the cards prior important hosted on June 23 at to July 6 so that detailed milestone.” the Fernie Stanford information from West Resort. Fernie properties can be Mike Sosnowski Phase 1 of the gathered to assist in project RDEK Electoral project will include design and construction. Area A Director most properties south “We will continue to have of Highway 3 and communication with the will see upgrades to community every step of the way. the water systems there as well as From community meetings like the construction of sewer and storm one this week, to newsletters, emails drain services. … there will be lots of information “This is an important milestone,” available,” said Sosnowski. said RDEK Electoral Area A Director The official Phase 1 construction Mike Sosnowski. “After the years of contract will be awarded early next hard work by the RDEK, the City of year and the phase is slated for Fernie, the provincial and federal completion in 2017. governments and the community, An interactive website www. I’m excited to see on-the-ground westfernie.ca has also been set up work about to begin.” for residents to post comments or An overview of the project’s ask questions. By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

he Raging Elk’s Kodiak Lounge may be acquiring a liquor license, pending approval by the liquor board. During the June 22 Fernie council meeting, Raging Elk Hostel co-owner Joe Howse asked council for their blessing in the proposed liquor license amendment, requesting that the local hostel be granted a liquor license for the Kodiak Lounge that would extend to midnight. Because the hostel is not on city-owned property, council’s blessing was not required for the liquor license; however, Howse noted the Liquor Board would be taking their recommendations into consideration. “If it’s a regulated deck under a license, I can close that deck,” Howse said. “It just gives me a way to control that area.” Currently, hostel patrons can access the deck during all hours and they are permitted to bring their own alcohol onto the deck. After announcing the proposal to Fernie residents, however, council received some public backlash. The backlash included complaints about the liquor license negatively affecting the family neighbourhood, issues with garbage and broken bottles, in addition to concerns over public urination and parking. Council, however, determined the concerns were related to the hours of operation, rather

than the proposed liquor license for the deck itself. “There were no issues with the outdoor patio, just the proposed hours of the operation,” Deputy Clerk Sheryl Zral said. Mayor Mary Giuliano added, “The one letter that was against this quite adamantly stated that their business suffers from your patrons parking in their space, and your patrons going over there illegally with broken bottles. This was the only concern when I read this because the letter was so adamantly opposed.” Responding to council’s concern, Howse explained that the staff at the Raging Elk ensure bottles do not leave the premises and they encourage the towing of improperly parked vehicles. “I’ve talked to him and I’m fully for towing vehicles,” Howse said. “We’re a very regulated business. I personally think this is a personal issue,” Howse replied to council’s concerns. Coun. Dan McSkimming questioned how this individual resident’s concerns pertained to the liquor license for the deck, stating, “Whatever is happening, it has nothing to do with [patrons] being out there or not. I don’t see how that pertains to the application. It seems to be an ongoing issue that has nothing to do with the patio.” After discussing the permit amongst themselves, council unanimously agreed to recommend an 11 p.m., rather than midnight closing due to the nature of the neighbourhood.

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During the most recent council meeting, council addressed their staffing issues. As a result of limited staff, recent bylaw implementations have been slow coming. A 2nd Avenue business owner came to the meeting to address his issues with the Mobile and Street Vending section of a City of Fernie bylaw, Bylaw No. 2028. Complaints against mobile street vendors have been ongoing, being brought to city council’s attention last summer, but because of limited staff members, council has been unable to address the bylaw and it remains very ambiguous, lacking clear guidelines. The staffing issue is a major problem that continues to get swept under the rug. Recently, the city lost their Director of Corporate Administration, Michelle Martineau as well as their Director of Leisure Services, Cam Mertz. These positions remain vacant, leaving other employees in charge of filling the shoes, a fairly big task. These employees both played a vital role in the City of Fernie. Recently, a local approached council to request the city to set up a Facebook page in order to keep locals updated on events, bylaws and council meetings. Although the city expressed a desire in having a social networking site, because the Director of Corporate Administration role remains vacant they are currently unable to allot the time needed to do this. Playing the blame game here is pointless and I honestly believe that it is not one individuals fault that the city is short-staffed. After all — how can you hire someone if no one applies for the position? But this is an issue that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. While looking into the mobile street vendors issue and maintaining a presence on social media sites like Facebook may not seem like the biggest issues right now, I fear more issues will arise the longer these city positions remain vacant. Bringing issues forward is essential to the democratic well-being of the City of Fernie, but if there are not enough staff members to properly address these issues in the current city bylaws, they will continue to remain unresolved. This past year, dozens of individuals have made their way to Fernie City Hall during regularly scheduled council meetings, bringing their concerns and desires forward, whether those be concerns over zoning bylaws or requests to line the Rotary Park chain link fence off Highway 3 with skis. I can only hope that city positions will be filled soon so that these concerns and desires can be properly addressed.

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cabinet in 2011. Also in 2011 it was reported that Bruce Carson, a longtime political acquaintance of Harper, policy analyst and troubleshooter, 'with a history of fraud convictions' (CBC News, April 7, 2011) was found guilty of influence peddling. To bring us up to date there is the Wallin-Duffy-Brazeau Senate scandal. However, last Friday, the Harper Conservatives praised the United States for their pledge of $15 million to fight government corruption. In Ukraine.

It appears that the nine-year-long Harper honeymoon is over. His claim to lead a transparent, accountable and honest government lies in tatters. Dean del Mastro, Harper's spokesman on ethical behaviour, and characterised by Judge Lisa Camero last week as a liar and cheat, is going to jail. Michael Sona, enmeshed in the robocall scandal, is already there. JC Vallance In addition, although they were either ignored or swept Fernie, BC. under the rug, other scandals have tainted Harper throughout his prime ministership. As early as 2006, Minister of International Development, 'Limousine Bev' Oda committed herself to the culture of entitlement. On a government junket to London, England, she changed hotels from swanky to swankier and in the process charged us, among other things, $16 for a glass of orange juice. In 2007, Globe and Mail reporter Graeme Smith Sponsored by researched for weeks the 'mediaeval nightmare' of Afghan prisons to which the Harper government had turned over Afghan prisoners captured by Canadian troops. He concluded that Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor and Prime Minister Harper systematically 'evaded and denied' any knowledge of 'extrajudicial executions, disappearances, torture and detention without trial' when questioned in parliament. he ree ress In 2008, Cabinet Minister Maxime Bernier's behaviour, according to a NATO spokesperson, If you are the individual in this photo you have won a $10 gift voucher 'tarnished Canada's good reputation within from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Drop into The Free Press NATO's circles.' Harper reinstated him to office for your prize.

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Ten reasons for a moratorium on oil sands development The June 8 edition of The Guardian tells us encouraging news, stating, “G7 leaders agree to phase our fossil fuel use by end of century.” The European Climate Foundation described the announcement as “historic, signaling the end of the fossil fuel age.” More than 100 scientists have written a letter to Canada to end the expansion of the oil sands for 10 reasons “grounded in science.” Researchers from some of Canada’s most prestigious universities signed this open letter. The full article can be found on CBC Science and Technology, June 10. The reasons span a variety of grave concerns including the understanding that oil sands expansion is incompatible with limiting harmful

Thomas Mulcair’s tax promise The man who wants to be Prime Minister of Canada is making a lot of blunders in public. He says that his childcare plan will pay out $1 million total, $15 per day in childcare spaces over 10 years yet in reality if he would review his notes, that NDP childcare plan is over eight years. He says that the present corporation tax rate is between 12 and 13 per cent, yet in reality it is at 15 per cent. He proposes to raise the rate in the range of 18 to 19 per cent. It is amazing how a lot of Canadian taxpayers are wanting change and thinking of Thomas Mulcair to be that change without ever thinking of the consequences of that thought. Many taxpayers work for corporations, and if Thomas Mulcair is successful at becoming prime minister, many taxpayers will be

What if the game had to change? When is it time to really understand that the game has changed? A June 3 CBC news item, entitled “Nenshi: Royalty review and NDP not causing concern on Wall Street,” gives rise to some additional thought. The overall sense seemed to suggest that the current “political/economic game” would be able to continue; but with minor changes to the rules. A big question might be: What would happen if the entire game had to be changed to a point where current rules and practices were

climate warming. Environmental protections and baseline data are largely lacking and protections that do exist are too seldom enforced. Less than 0.2 per cent of the area affected by Canadian oil sands mining has been reclaimed, and none of the area has been restored to its original state. Contaminants from oil sands development permeate the land, water and air of the boreal landscape, and are difficult to mitigate. The letter states that debates about individual pipeline proposals underestimate the full social costs, and existing policies ignore cumulative impacts. The good news is that North Americans want their leaders to address climate change, and are willing to pay more for energy to make that happen, and thusly controlling carbon pollution will not derail the economy. How do we get there from here? Place a steadily rising fee on carbon. Give all the revenue back to households. Add a border adjustment that will discourage businesses from relocating. It’s good for the economy and even better for the climate.

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from the Fernie Arts Co-op

Featuring the works of 50 local artists. We now have reusable shopping bags available for $5 each. Or spend $100 or more (before taxes) and receive one with your purchase. (Offer valid for month of July.)

Thank you for supporting the Arts in the Elk Valley!

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heading to the unemployment office to make a claim for employment insurance. The reason for this is that if the corporation tax goes up, the corporation has to find other means to cover for this increase. That would mean an immediate decrease in labour costs, which equates to a layoff slip. Voting for a change to put yourselves out of work. You call that smart thinking? Have to have your heads examined, big time. Once laid off, is Thomas Mulcair going to find you another job? Remember there are always two sides to the ledger. Think before marking your voting ballot. Remember there is no such thing as a perfect world, which is why the facts and reality is that you cannot have your cake and eat it too.

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irrelevant? If you were a gaming designer, the situation might be viewed as an opportunity to explore other exciting solutions. If you are heavily invested in the current game, the first response would be to dig in the heels and do whatever it takes to maintain some semblance of “the old game.” This type of behaviour does not have an evolutionary advantage. It will be the “gamers,” with an expansive view of the future, who will be able to lead us toward that future. The others will have been selected out of the game. Get with the game! Ron Robinson Nelson, B.C.

Thank You

would like to thank the communities and people of the Elk Valley for all of their support in fundraising at the recent event in Elkford. The fundraiser was to help me in the cancer treatment program I have ahead of me. I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in February of 2015. Since then there has been a consultation trip, surgery stay at Vancouver General Hospital, consultation trip with radiology and now radiation treatment. There are more dates scheduled for reconstructive surgery this year. I am currently having radiation treatments in Vancouver and was overwhelmed and touched by the kindness and generosity of people who helped out at the event on Wednesday, June 17 in Elkford. I can't thank everyone enough for their help. That people and businesses were compassionate and willing to support the event means a lot to me. You are amazing people and thanks so much for all the support and hard work that went in to this event. Sincerely, Donna Nelson Arrowana Restaurant Kuts and Curls Wine Steward Kootenay Market Farina Bella Massage and Spa Bears Paw Contracting United Steelworkers of America Tim Hortons Mor Jerky Mountain Meadows Golf Course Maitreya Massage Clinic Yamagoya

I'd like to thank the following businesses for their gift certificate donations: District of Elkford Chauncy Ridge Grocery Elkford Art Council Mrs. Buchan's Grade 11 class Barkside Artists that donated Sher Pichler Kerri Holmes Lisa Naples Donna Klapp Karen Alexander Phylis Bauer Susan Thiel Betty Frolic

Jan Lloyd Desiree Thiel Judy James Morgan Madge Teri Cleverly Jola Wenda Debbie MacRae Katherine Russel Shelley MacLaine Carl Miller Sheena Gahci Larry Klapp Denise Bertrand Len Haley Gary Leclair

We regret if we have missed thanking anyone, it would be a case of omission not of intent.

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Mondays

Tuesdays

• 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie 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 • 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 • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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

• 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 • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at 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 – $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 • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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

• 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at 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 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic 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 • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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

Saturdays

• 9:00am to 12:30pm - JaffrayBaynes Lake Market at Baynes Lake Comm. Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 6:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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

UPCOMING EVENTS July

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Wild Nature Tours Hike at Castle Mountain Summit 9:00 am 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm Fernie Aquatic Centre reopens – Summer Schedule in effect SCOTT Thursday Night Race #1 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Avalanche City Roller Girls vs. St. Albert Heavenly, Fernie Arena Men’s Open at Sparwood Golf Club Community Appreciation Day Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) SCOTT Thursday Night Race #2 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Avalanche City Roller Girls 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) Felted Pictures Ages 12 -16 Fernie Arts Station He/She Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford SCOTT Thursday Night Race #4 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Griz Kidz Summer Carnival Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) SCOTT Thursday Night Race #5 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Opening Reception: New works by The Visual Arts Guild Fernie Arts Station 7pm

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SCOTT Thursday Night Race #6 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Wapiti Music Festival Annex Park 36th Annual He & She Tournament Fernie Golf & Country Club Men’s Open Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford Ladies Open Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford SCOTT Thursday Night Race #7 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Senior’s Open Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford SCOTT Thursday Night Race #8 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) SCOTT Thursday Night Race #9 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) BC Cup Downhill Race 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

City of Fernie Park Users

City Hall Summer Hours

In order to ensure that everyone can enjoy the City’s magnificent parks and recreational trails, the City has established certain rules governing hours of operation and general conduct. Your cooperation in following these rules will allow all park users to benefit from these beautiful spaces.

Residents are advised that City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue will be on summer hours effective Friday, July 3, 2015. Hours will be from 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays). Have a Safe & Happy Summer!

General Conduct • Overnight parking, walking, sleeping, and camping by individuals or groups is prohibited within the confines of the parks, except upon special written permission obtained from the City. • Normal operating hours for parks are set from 6 am to 10 pm. • No motorized vehicles are permitted in the parks or on the trails. • There shall be no trapping, hunting, discharging of firearms, or other noisemaking devices whatsoever in the parks. • The City of Fernie “Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw “ No. 1995 requires that all dogs must be on leash in the parks except in designated & posted off-leash areas. No dog or other pets are allowed to roam at large in the parks or on the recreational trails. • Pets are not allowed in diamond bowls, tennis courts and other playground areas. • Visitors are prohibited from cutting any flowers, destroying, removing or defacing any plants, grass, trees or shrubbery, or any other property in the parks. • No horses or any other animal may be ridden anywhere within the parks. • It is unlawful to drive or propel any motor vehicle at a greater speed than that posted in park areas or to park any vehicle except in areas provided and indicated. • It is prohibited to drop, throw, scatter, or leave upon any part of the parks any type of litter. Please use the waste receptacles provided. For more information on this or other bylaws please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

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Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250.423.4226

Step into water-wise lawn care!

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250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250.423.4466

Do this simple test to see if your lawn needs water: walk on it! If the grass springs back up, it doesn’t need watering. If you leave footprints, it’s time to water again. A black tinge on the top of your lawn is another sign that it needs water.

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National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition

(Twelfth Biennial) will be held in Fernie, BC on September 11 & 12, 2015 Provincial and Territorial Surface and Underground Mine Rescue winners from Western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon and Northwest Territories/ Nunavut) as well as the winning surface and underground teams from the Northwestern United States make up the competition. This event allows Fernie to showcase its proud mining heritage and is the largest mine rescue competition in Canada. Mine rescue team members are your neighbors or the face in the crowd who you recognize as a member of the community. Camaraderie, sportsmanship and the sense of pride to be a member of a mine rescue team all contribute to a high-energy competition where teams compete against their peers; where the stakes are high and competition is fierce. If you would like to support the competition and participate as a volunteer or a patient or show your support as a sponsor, please contact: Allan Day 250.426.1701 or email allan. day@gov.bc.ca; Jerrold Jewsbury 250.420.2189 or email Jerrold.jewsbury@gov.bc.ca; Elke Weber at email weber_em@hotmail.com.

The Annual General Meeting for the City of Fernie to receive submissions and inquiries from the public respecting the 2014 Annual Municipal Report will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:00pm. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC. The 2014 Annual Municipal Report is available on June 29, 2015 for public inspection on the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or a hardcopy of the Annual Municipal Report may be reviewed at City Hall during regular office hours. The Annual Municipal Report contains the 2014 audited annual financial statements; a listing of the permissive tax exemptions granted and the amount of property taxes that would have been imposed on the property if it were not exempt for 2014; a report respecting municipal services and operations for 2014; a progress report in relation to the objectives and measures established in the 2013 Annual Report for the 2014 fiscal year; and a statement of municipal objectives, and the measures that will be used to determine progress respecting those objectives for the current and following year. Anyone wishing to provide their comments to Council but are unavailable to attend the meeting on July 13, 2015 are encouraged to submit their comments in writing by any of the following methods:

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Thank you to all of our Canada Day Sponsors & Partners for another Fantastic Celebration Day! Interested in becoming a lifeguard? The Fernie Aquatic Centre is hosting a Bronze Medallion Course, July 13 – 17 and Bronze Cross Course July 27 – July 31 both course run daily 9:00am-5:00pm. These courses focus on managing spinal injuries, leadership skills, and preventing the loss of life while developing stroke endurance and fitness training skills. The prerequisite for this course is 13 years of age. These courses are a main requirement to become a National Lifeguard. Contact the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250 423 4466 if you have any questions. Adventure Camps / Swim Lessons Looking for a little fun this summer? Check out the Fernie Aquatic Centre’s week long Adventure Camps or Swim Lessons. Swim lessons run Monday to Friday mornings all summer long. The full day swim and play camps include Red Cross Swim lessons, crafts, games, and outdoor activities for ages 5-6 and 7 -12 years of age. Please call 250 423 4466 to register for Camp or Swim Lessons. Employment Opportunities The Fernie Leisure Services Department is now accepting applications for the following positions.

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Aquatic Slide Attendant: (Regular Part-time, Un-benefited, No Guaranteed Hours)

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Leisure Services Happenings

In Person: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall 501–3rd Avenue; By Fax: to (250) 423-3034; By Mail: City of Fernie, Director of Corporate Administration Services, PO Box 190, Fernie BC V0B 1M0; or By Email: E-mail submissions should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca

The deadline for written submissions is 4:00PM on MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015. 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 Corporate Administration Services at 250.423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie.ca.

Bronze Cross; Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ (or equivalent). Additional aquatic orientated qualifications will be considered an asset to this position. Must be 15 years of age or older at time of hire. Detailed applications marked “Aquatic Slide Attendant” are to be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4pm local time, Friday, July 10, 2015. Ticket Taker/Skate Monitor (Arena) The Regular Arena Season starts in September and extends to March, dependent upon program attendance. This is an unbenefited position, with a wage rate as per the CUPE Collective Agreement. A probation period of 60 days is required. Persons applying for this position must be available to work evenings and weekends. Duties and Responsibilities: The Monitor/Ticket Taker is responsible to the Director of Leisure Services. Principle responsibilities include the taking of admission fees and/or tickets during public skating sessions and to ensure that the skating sessions are operated in a safe and enjoyable manner. Detailed applications containing resume and references are to be submitted to the undersigned by 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 17th, 2015. Applications for either of these positions should be addressed to: Leisure Services Department, Ken Kreiger/Acting Director of Leisure Services City of Fernie, P.O. Box 190 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Fax: 250.423.6608 Telephone: 250.423.2245 Email : ken.kreiger@fernie.ca Or dropped off at City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue or Leisure Services 401 – 4th Avenue

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, July 20

Monday, August 17

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Tax Deadline Reminder

Reminder that the deadline for paying your 2015 property taxes without penalty is Monday, July 6, 2015.

If you live in your home as your principal residence, but cannot pay your tax bill, you should still come in and claim your Homeowners Grant. Penalty applies to all taxes, including the grant portion outstanding after the due date of July 6. For your convenience, payment can be made through your bank (online or telephone banking) or at the District office (after hours drop box available for cheques). Home Owner Grant applications must still be mailed or dropped off at the office. If you are out of town and believe that there is not enough time to send your cheque by mail, please contact the office before the due date to make alternate arrangements to ensure your payment is received on time. Couriers are not always the best option for timely delivery, but if you must use one, consider postdating your cheque and sending it early before the due date. The District Office must receive the funds by the due date, post-marks are not considered.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday

Congratulations of Mr. William Jordan and Mr. Stanley Jarolim who joined the 75th birthday book club and received a special lilac pin at an informal meeting with Council on Friday, June 19, 2015. Each year in June, the District of Sparwood recognizes the contribution that seniors make to our community by inviting residents who have, or will, reach the age of 75 years during the year to sign the “Senior’s Birthday Book”. The “Senior’s Birthday Book” is kept at the Municipal Ofﬁce as part of our community’s heritage records.

Are You Parked Legally?

In order to provide the safest environment possible, the District of Sparwood would like to remind all vehicle owners to be aware of where they can and cannot park.

When parking, be sure you aren’t obstructing the view of nearby crosswalks and stop signs as this could pose a threat to pedestrians and people driving by. Curb sides that have been painted yellow are prohibited to park by, as well as the marked disabled parking spots, unless you have the proper permit to do so. Vehicle owners can park for a maximum of 24 hours on public streets and parking lots before being penalized. Failure to comply with this bylaw may result in a fine, or your vehicle being towed under the Sparwood Traffic, Parking and Highways Regulation Bylaw No 472, 1987. To report a possible violation or find out more about your responsibilities, please contact the District of Sparwood Office at 250.425.6271.

Trees At Sparwood Heights & Highway 43 Intersection

In November of 2014 a winter storm with high winds and snow came through which caused substantial tree damage in the Elk Valley and South Country. The corner of Sparwood Heights Drive and Highway 43 was signiﬁcantly impacted by this storm. Crews have been working for the last few months removing the fallen and leaning trees. During this process, many residents have asked questions about the removal and how the slash debris will be dealt with.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand you had to remove the falling or leaning trees, but why did others that were still upright have to come down? A forestry consultant was retained to evaluate the site and form a plan to deal with the trees in the area affected. Our primary reason was to ensure that we are able to retain as many healthy trees as possible. The first item that caught the eye of the consultant was the minimal thickness of the root balls of the trees that had been blown over. All of the roots balls were almost exactly the same thickness. On further investigation, it was determined that the site had been used many years ago as a gravel pit. This very compressed, compacted gravel layer did not allow the roots to penetrate below, resulting in a shallow root structure for all the trees. Now that the trees have grown to a substantial size they are susceptible to being blown down because of their height and weight, combined with a shallow root system. Since the time of the first storm last November when the large amount of trees were blown down, this area has had more trees blow down, under much lighter wind conditions. The forest consultant advised that this area will continue to have blow downs at an ever faster rate. It was recommended that all of the trees in this area of similar species should be removed to prevent blow down trees causing a public safety hazard. A concern as well is the power line along Highway 43 that has been impacted and caused power outages from trees blown onto the lines. A few large standing trees were left after the initial clearing, but then later removed, can you tell us why? We did leave two large standing trees that appeared healthy in the first assessment. However, on further investigation it was pointed out that both the trees had a ring, or large crack at the edge of the root ball, continuing all around the tree. These trees had already been moved enough with the wind to cause separation between the root ball and the ground. This would allow the tree to fall in much lower wind and in the absence of any wind, would have died within the next year. When will the tree removal project be completed? The contract requires completion by June 30, 2015.

What is going to happen to all the root balls and stumps? According to the terms of the tender, the contractor is responsible for removing the root balls that were raised in the storm. The remaining slash from the branches and tree tops will be piled and burned by the District next year, using large fans to ensure a clean burn.

Help Make Sparwood More Age Friendly HELP MAKE SPARWOOD MORE AGE-FRIENDLY

An age-friendly community is one that supports and enables older people to ‘age actively’ – that is, to live in security, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in society. An age-friendly community not only improves the quality of life for seniors, it also creates a more inclusive, safe and accessible community for everyone, including people with disabilities and families with young children.

ATTEND AN AGE-FRIENDLY CONVERSATION

We want to hear fromSESSION residents of all ages about theirSESSION needs and desires2)for aging in COMMUNITY (OPTION COMMUNITY (OPTION 1) and abilities Sparwood, today or in the future. Complete and submit a survey by July 15 for ALL AGES WELCOME! a chance to win ALL AGES WELCOME! one of two $75.00 Overwaitea gift certificates. Take the survey on line at Bit.ly/Sparwood or paper Thurs, June 25 (from 1- 2:30 pm) Wed, June 24 (from 6 - 8 pm) copies are available at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, the Leisure Centre, the District Office, or by at the Seniors Centre at the Seniors Centre email at recoffice@sparwood.ca

What is the plan for the trees on the slope, behind the homes on Cypress Drive and Cypress Place? The trees remaining on the sloped land behind the homes on Cypress Drive and Cypress Place will remain as they are. The District will remove dangerous trees, pine beetle infected or blow down trees in this area in the same fashion as other areas of Sparwood. We are also looking at different tree species that can penetrate the gravel layer, to be planted along the slope to provide some buffer to the residential dwellings above.

What is the District planning to do with this site, now that the trees are removed? The parcel has been zoned for commercial use, since Sparwood Heights was developed. The Ofﬁcial Community Plan process continues to support this use, so the lot will be placed back on the market for sale. At this point in time, there is no pending sale. For additional information or questions, please contact: James Jones, Director of Fire Services District of Sparwood Tel: 250 425-0558 ﬁrechief@sparwood.ca

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What’s on in the Elk Valley this week.

A walk through Fernie’s history

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Museum Walking Tours to return this summer

Museum Walking Tours will be offered every Saturday starting July 4 until the end of August. Photo from The Free Press files By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

fter a multi-year hiatus, the Fernie Museum’s Guided Heritage Walking Tours will be returning this summer.

“We haven’t offered walking tours for a number of years, so we were very excited to develop this program. It will offer people great insight into the how and why of Fernie’s development and how the community developed,” said Museum Director Ron Ulrich. The walking tour itself will delve into Fernie’s rich and dramatic history, narrated by knowledgeable local guides for 90 minute sessions. Stories of Fernie’s devastating fires, coal mining disasters, legends of its curses, and an introduction into the people and events that helped shape Fernie as it is now are all touted aspects of these walking tours. After delving into the past, guides will also assist participants on current accommodations, restaurants and cafés that presentday Fernie can offer. The tour kickoff will be Saturday, July 4 and will run every following Saturday until the end of August. Tickets for adults are $10 and tickets for families are $25. To purchase tickets or further information visit www. ferniemuseum.com or contact the museum via phone at 250423-7016.

Top things to know about Wapiti Annual music festival celebrates five years Submitted by Chantel Vincent

apiti will celebrate its five-year anniversary this August! It has been a fast five years. Obviously we have maneuvered our way through some learning curves and we’ve dodged a few bullets — like the 2013 flood. But now here we are, five years later and five years of Wapiti sounds refreshing and accomplished. I can say this because I am one of those yearround volunteers that works quietly in the shadows to magically make this whole weekend go off without a noticeable hitch. We wouldn’t have been able to pull it off without the community buying passes, volunteering and donating. You all saw something in this event and wanted it to succeed. And so it did. Thank you! Cheers to five years. Cheers to the music! I have been asked a lot of questions and received many comments over the years. I thought I’d share the questions that not only make me laugh, but also some information that we at Wapiti could do a better job at communicating, so here we go: 1. If you need any help with anything just let me know! Oh boy, if you only knew. Yes, a festival like this does need help. We need all the help we can get. But because we are standing in line at Freshies right now, I probably won’t remember this, so can you do me a huge favour and sign up online to

volunteer? It’s the same site we use for everything: www.wapitimusicfestival. com. This way you can pick your shifts, register for your killer free shirt and it makes life for everyone much easier. Volunteering is the best way to experience a festival! 2. How come you don’t book Arcade Fire? Well, we could. Tickets would be about $500, though. Are you okay with paying that? 3. Why don’t you book DJs? Honestly, Wapiti is the same weekend as Shambhala, the DJ scene is truly there at that time. We want to offer something different and something the whole community of Fernie can enjoy. We have nothing against DJs! 4. I lost my ticket, can you give me a new one? Oh yeah that’s just like the time lost a bottle of wine and the store just gave me a new one. Kidding! 5. I’m coming, but I haven’t bought my ticket yet. I swear I will though. Ah, this secret Fernie code. All organizers of any event here know what I’m talking about right? Everyone says they are coming, but no one buys a ticket until the last minute. Talk about stress! 6. Can you buy tickets in town? Sure can, we have them for sale at Le Grand Fromage in downtown Fernie. They can take cash, credit or debit. Or buy online any time! 7. Who is playing this year?

Well, let me tell you the five things you need to know about this year: The Mounties play Saturday night, Hawksley Workman is in this band. They totally kick butt. The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer. Simply, this is a must. This bluesy rock show is going to make you move and feel in ways you didn’t think you could. Reuben and the Dark — this soundtrack will play out over sunset. Will be life changing. Sherman Downey — He is coming all the way from Newfoundland. This will be the Newfoundland kitchen party that you have been waiting for your whole life. Local artist Aidan Lindsay is designing the festival shirts and tanks this year. Come early and get one, they are in limited numbers. The full line-up, ticket sales, volunteer forms and probably every thing you can think of is on the website. We are so very much looking forward to this milestone year. We hope you can join us or volunteer with us! Wapiti runs Friday and Saturday August 7-8th in Annex Park, Fernie, B.C. Join us for a free kickoff show for the public on Thursday, August 6 at 7 p.m. featuring The Steadies and The Hark Raving Sirens. Wapiti weekend passes are $79 including tax. Day pricing and student pricing is available. Kids and seniors tickets are free.

MOUNTAIN LAKES/ HEIKO’S TRAIL GUIDED HIKE

22km, elevation gain 4500 m 8-12 hours Rating: Very Difficult Start at 8am, Meet at the Trailhead at Hartley Lake Road, or at Tamarack Lodge at Island Lake Lodge for pre-booked shuttles

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JORY KINJO AND FREDDY B AT DOWNTOWN FERNIE: 5:30pm - 9:00pm The Summer Socials Wednesday Concert Series is back this summer in Downtown Fernie. Live music from 6:30pm 8:30pm. Refreshment gardens and food vendors.

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faces of the valley

– a woman of strength and character

iane Warshawsky, née Zmurchyk was born in the “old” Fernie Hospital, where the Park Place Lodge now stands. She is the youngest of five children of Fred Zmurchyk born in Coalhurst, Alta. and Katherine (Katie) née Sangala born in Coal Creek. Diane was raised on 4th Avenue in Fernie, and remembers when the family moved to another house and helped her mom move dishes by loading up the sled and pulling them through the snow to the new house. “Dad was a miner, and he wore long johns all year round because he worked underground. Before mom met dad, she worked as a blacksmith, in Vancouver I think,” Diane shared. She continued “After they [my parents] got married, mom worked at the King Eddy for four or five years. I remember sitting in the big chairs in the lobby.” When Diane’s siblings had all started school, she and her mother would play cards almost every day. Diane is an avid crib fan and admitted that when she went to school in Grade 1 and the teacher asked her to count she promptly said, Ace, two, three, four … She recalls her father as a “very happy, helpful mechanic who loved to hunt and fish. “Dad would take the boys out fishing and come back with big tubs of fish. Mom and I would clean them, and just when we thought we were all done they would bring in another tub! We used to freeze them in milk cartons and take them to Lethbridge to trade for clothing.” Of her mother, Diane has memories of a “happy go lucky” lady who enjoyed gardening. Together, they would harvest the garden and make preserves. “It was a process. She was really good at making homemade pies.” Other memories include helping her mom hang out the wash on the line as it came out of the wringer washer, visiting the cemetery every Sunday and picking berries as a family. “We were not allowed to come home until our pack boards

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Diane Warshawsky

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were full. We were out in the backcountry. If you had blue hands you were picking them, a blue mouth meant you were eating them,” Diane laughed. Diane enjoyed both English and math in school, and this is where she met her high school sweetheart, Joe Warshawsky. When in Grade 11 and 12 she worked at the Inn Towner Motel, Fernie Florists and Columbia Battery, Radiator and Marine, the latter with Joe. In 1978 Diane and Joe were married in the Catholic Church, before settling in Hosmer. At this time Diane started working at the CIBC bank in Fernie, leaving her other jobs behind in favour of weekends off. In speaking with Diane, she cannot hide the pride she has in her children. “We raised all the kids to work hard and taught them how to share. I beam about the kids and the grandkids,” she admits. Diane and Joe have been blessed with four children. Eric, was born in Blairmore, Alta. on the way back from a shopping trip in Lethbridge. Three years later, Jason arrived. When Adrian and Amanda “the twins” arrived three years later, Diane left the bank. “I felt it was more important to spend time with the kids.” Diane and Joe purchased their house on 7th Avenue in about 1986. In speaking of Fernie, Diane feels that it has a lot more amenities and looks way nicer, but because of the large shadow population the sense of community is diminishing. “Everyone used to know their neighbours and help each other out, but now there are so many empty houses,” she says of the properties that are owned by non-residents. These days, you will find Diane working as lunch monitor for her “kindies” as she fondly calls the kindergarten children. She also loves to spend time with her children and five grandchildren as well as hunt with Joe, but has laid down the law where fishing is concerned. “If you fish, I am NOT cleaning them!” With her keen sense of family, Diane is a frank and honest “face of the valley.”

Fernie A small cinnamon coloured bear with an injured front leg has been seen on Castle Mountain Drive and was headed towards James White Park via the Trans Canada Trail just past Castle Mountain Condos. This young bear is not able to climb trees due to his injured leg. Please do not approach or feed the bear. Give him space, back away and leave him an escape route. Don’t bait him to your property, keep your garbage indoors till collection day and remove all other attractants. A bear with cubs was seen at the top of view trail by Black Forest in Mount Fernie Provincial Park, a small bear was seen on Far Out in Mount Proctor area and on Burma Road by the helicopter pad. A bear and cubs were seen on Montane Trail. Bears, like people, will choose the path of least resistance. When out on the trails be prepared and expect to encounter wildlife anytime. Sparwood Bear sightings reported in Sparwood behind Lodge Pole Mobile Home Park and behind Sparwood Heights. There have been no other reported sightings of the grizzly bear seen by the fire hall on Pine Avenue last week. We live in wildlife habitat. Be aware of your surroundings and respectful of the environment.

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• Accessing garbage or other human supplied food sources • That cannot be scared off • A bear, cougar or wolf seen in an urban area

Call the Ministry of Environment 24-hour hotline on 1-877-952-7277. This allows officers to identify current hot spot locations and work with both residents and wildlife to encourage use of natural habitats and food sources before wildlife becomes habituated and/or a safety concern. For more information on keeping communities’ safe and wildlife wild please visit www. wildsafebc.com or follow us on Facebook WildSafeBC Elk Valley.

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Rachel Watson is a drunk. Her lonely life lends itself to an active imagination, and she uses e th Ave, F 7 – 0 0 2 5 2 6 her commute on the train to build back1 250-423-5 m .co ie n r fe stories for the families in the houses the train n r stweste www.be passes. GE One of the houses she passes used to be D O L IN A T OUN FERNIE M hers; a blissful marital home torn apart by her adulterous husband. A few doors down from the Watson home is a young couple whom Rachel calls ‘Jess and Jason.’ She daydreams of their happy life, wishing it was hers, while drinking canned gin and tonics on the train. One day ‘Jess’ disappears, and Rachel realized

she may have the missing clue, having recently observed ‘Jess’ in a compromising situation. Rachel becomes inextricably involved in the investigation, and must fight her alcoholism and the jealous ex-wife persona that permeates her life. This story builds slowly, following the intersecting stories of sad drunk Rachel, new mom and second wife, Anna, and bored housewife Megan. The story intersects with a bang, and readers will find themselves rooting for the underdog in this thriller. If you enjoyed Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn this Paula Hawkins offering is a must read!

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Temperatures in the Elk Valley soared last weekend to 36 degrees — and hotter. This Canada Day, 30+ weather is once again predicted.

Drink recommendations are from Brigid Cook, the manager of Spirits Cold Beer & Wine Shop at the Park Place Lodge

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Golfers are evolving and so are the courses! W

Stress is a golfer's #1 enemy

ith the advent of high-performance clubs and balls that travel further and further, golf courses must constantly be adapting to new realities. Thanks to new technologies, golfers now have access to equipment that can improve the power of their swings. The design of clubs is much more forgiving when precision is in short supply, and drives of more than 300 yards have become common. Equipment manufacturers have also revolutionized the golf ball. Depending on the material, compression, and the number of dimples, this small white ball can adapt to the style of the golfer and to different playing conditions. If this technological revolution has contributed to improving the performance of players, golf course owners have had to adapt their courses in order to offer new challenges. This has resulted in some holes being lengthened, additional obstacles, more undulating greens, and other modifications to increase the level of difficulty. At the end of the day, elite golfers continue to do well and to enjoy the challenge of the new courses, even if their scores stay at the same level. On the other hand, the game has become a much more difficult challenge for recreational golfers who, without having the most up-to-date equipment, must try and overcome the same obstacles. That said, despite all the technological advances, golf is still a game of strategy, filled with subtleties. A 300-yard drive isn’t worth much, if your next shot ends up in the water or if you miss your famous two-foot putt!

t's a gorgeous day outside and you're about to tee off with three friends. You even made a little wager to make things more interesting. Everything is going wonderfully until one of you misses a few shots and really starts to lose it. They say that playing golf is a great way to build character and that you don't really know someone until you have played 18 holes with them. That's because golf can be particularly frustrating at times. Even the best players can miss shots now and again. But you need to remember that the more you lose your cool, the worse you are going to play. In the end, golf is all about control. When you get mad, your muscles tighten and you can no longer make your swings smoothly. This can cause one bad swing to turn into another, and another. And don't think you're successfully masking your frustration. When people become stressed they tend to stop talking and their attitude can turn negative. This will only make their partners feel uncomfortable and will ruin everyone's day. Once a swing is made-whether good or bad-there's nothing you can do about it. Getting angry won't cause the ball to suddenly come flying out of the sand trap. If you feel yourself becoming frustrated, nip it in the bud. Take a deep breath and take a few practice swings, then get into position. The calmer you are, the better your chances are for a good swing. Sure, keeping score is a big part of the game, but it's not the only thing. After all, didn't you take up golfing to enjoy yourself ?

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olf vacations have become more and more popular as enthusiasts take advantage of holidays abroad to play a few rounds on some magnificent courses. What golfer doesn’t dream of hitting some balls on a mythical Scottish course or surrounded by cacti in the American Southwest or in an exotic African environment? American destinations are still all the rage with Canadian golfers. South Carolina, especially Myrtle Beach, as well as Florida, California, and Arizona have an abundance of golf courses to satisfy every calibre of golfer. Mexico and South America also offer some beautiful spots for golfing fans. For those who love discovering new places, a trip to Europe will allow you to combine

rounds of golf with cultural visits. Spain, Portugal, the south of France, and Britain all offer breathtaking courses. On the African continent, Tunisia, Morocco, and South Africa are particularly wellknown as golf-vacation destinations. Travel agencies specializing in golf packages can advise you on the best destinations, taking into account the time of year, the length of stay, your tastes, and your budget. In many cases, these packages include flights, lodging, car rental, teeoff reservations, some meals, and visits to tourist attractions. Be sure to find out about insurance and other costs that are not included. Plan to take a lighter golf bag with you, and make sure it is easily recognizable when it’s time to pick it up at the airport baggage carousel!

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Upgrading to a bigger backyard

Backyard Mechanical moves to larger location

business’ new backyard at a new location. Moving to 36 Shadow Rd. in the Ghostrider subdivision, Komarevich had been running his auto-shop Backyard Mechanical out of a small, rented shop located at 2 Manitou Rd. for 14 years. “I started out really small, just as a small-scale repair shop. Nothing big but it quickly escalated into full-blown mechanical repair, heavy truck and equipment,” said Komarevich. Eventually, business boomed to such an extent that the small shop couldn’t accommodate the work any longer. “We had to move into a bigger space just because we were Al Komarevich has worked as a mechanic in Fernie running out of space and we had for the last 30 years. Photo by S. Kucharski so many large-scale jobs, we had to move up,” he explained. By Sarah Kucharski Having a full garage and Free Press Staff customer list hadn’t always been the plan for Komarevich, who began his interest in rom learning the trade in high school mechanics when he was in high school, auto shop to opening his own busi- taking auto shop classes in Grades 10 and ness, mechanic Al Komarevich is 11. excited to welcome customers into his Following graduation, he got under the

ACRG defeats Eville at home

hood of some cars when he completed an apprenticeship at the Ford Dealership and several other shops in Fernie. By the early ’80s, Komarevich had decided he wanted to move on to a different industry. “I dropped out of the trade and I wanted to try something else,” he said. It didn’t take long for the automotive industry to get his engine running again. “I couldn’t really stay away,” he admitted, “so I opened the business in 2001.” In the year leading up to the business opening, Komarevich said he took several courses in order to “get back on track” with the trade as well as taking a test to be certified to deal with heavy duty projects. Education, for Komarevich, has been a cornerstone of the business. Having created a name for himself in the community through several decades of automotive work, Komarevich decided to go back to the classroom and look for young students who may be interested in getting into the trade just like he did. Assisting young graduates just out of high school, Komarevich offers apprenticeships and assistance in registering for the fouryear licensed automotive technician program.

“It’s important to me because these kids need to have a break just like I did. Someone gave me a chance and I’m looking to give these kids that chance to further their education,” he said. To date Komarevich has employed three young adults who have completed the 24-week apprenticeship program, which is spread out over four years. While building his employee base and settling into a new space, Komarevich wanted to have an official grand opening/ Customer Appreciation Day to celebrate the business’ big move. “I never wanted to get this big, but it happened and it’s been great. I think we’ve really been embraced by the community,” he said. “So we’d like to have a Customer Appreciation Day to invite people to stop by, have a look at the shop, and discuss any vehicle needs or work that they may need to have done.” The grand opening/appreciation will take place on Saturday, July 4 from 11-2 p.m. at Backyard Mechanical’s new location. Backyard Mechanical offers complete automotive as well as commercial and heavy truck repair. Backyard’s new location also operates as an official B.C. Inspection Facility.

ROLLER DERBY TWO NIGHTS!

Submitted by Jess de Groot

he Avalanche City Roller Girls (ACRG) came away with a strong win after taking to the track to play Eville Roller Derby for the third time this season. Eager to finish the match with a victory following two earlier losses to Eville, the two teams took to the track at the Fernie Memorial Arena on Saturday, June 20 for the first of three home games for the local league. The game started out shaky for the ACRG with Eville taking an early lead. Eville continued to push for points in the first half, and ACRG focused on a strong defense. Using new techniques that had been in the works since spring to stop Eville from scoring points, the ACRG’s efforts paid off to finish the first half only 12 points down. In the second half, Eville relied on their star jammers to try score points and widen the margin; however, ACRG’s fast and hard-hitting defense tired out the skaters, and ACRG was able to pull ahead for a lead change with 15 minutes in the game. The ACRG jammers steadily put up points and the fatigued Eville skaters couldn’t fight against ACRG’s defense. ACRG took the win 185-157. The Avalanche City Roller Girls have two more home events, on

July 4

The Avalanche City Roller Girls defeated Eville Roller Derby 185157. Submitted by W. Bruns

July 4 and July 11. The first match will take place against the St. Albert Heavenly Roller Girls (STAHR). The ACRG have never competed against STAHR before and look forward to meeting new opponents. There will be a beer garden, 50/50 sales, and a concession. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ACRG will host their final home event on July 11 against the Dam City Rollers from the West Kootenay. For more information visit www.fernierollerderby.com

July 11

Sat, July 4 and Sat, July 11

Doors at 6:30 pm • Game at 7 pm Fernie Memorial Arena $10 Adults $5 Students/Seniors Ages 12 and under free Beer garden • Concession

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Gowns on, caps off — Elk Valley Fernie Secondary School By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

ernie Secondary Students celebrated the end of an era on Friday, June 26, as 57 students stepped onto the stage at Fernie Memorial Arena to accept their high school diplomas. Several bursaries and scholarships, including the Dogwood District Awards, were presented to students in addition to the student’s most prolific high school memories being highlighted as they shook hands with Principal Bill Johnson and accepted their diplomas. Speaking on behalf of the graduating class, valedictorian McKinley Richards shared some of her own high school memories, reminding students that as modern-day philosopher Hermione Granger said, “Books! And cleverness! There are more important things – friendship and bravery.” School Board Trustee Frank Lento, Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano, School District No. 5 Superintendant Lynn Hauptman and Principal Bill Johnson also spoke during the ceremony, congratulating the students on their achievements and wishing them the best in their future endeavours.

The graduating class of Fernie Secondary School in their prom best on the steps of City Hall. Photo by D. Rodriguez

(Left) Valedictorian McKinley Richards delivered her speech to her fellow classmates. (Right) Fernie graduate Austin Potyok receives her diploma. Photos by K. Dingman

Fernie Academy By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

he Fernie Academy’s graduating class of eight celebrated the final honour of their educations during the Academy’s commencement ceremony at the Fernie Courthouse on Thursday, June 25. “As our graduates approach the close of their time at the Academy, I trust that they feel confident and are well prepared to succeed in their chosen fields. We wish all the graduates of 2015, a happy, healthy and prosperous future,” said Academy Principal Jocelyn Sombrowski in her speech to the families and friends who gathered for the ceremony. Sombrowski highlighted that many of the Academy’s graduates benefit so exceedingly from the Academy’s “strong liberal educational experience” that they leave with 150 credits to their name — almost double the 80 credits required by the Ministry of Education. Valedictorian Sinde’lla Sugden reminded her peers and those in attendance of the invaluable lessons like overcoming obstacles, determination and perseverance that their high school experience had taught them. “These are the lessons we will carry with us for the rest of our lives and I thank the teachers, the parents, and friends who have taken the time to show us the way,” said Sugden. Sugden ended her valedictorian speech with a quote from the literary classic The Great Gatsby. “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer,” she quoted. (Top left) Sarina Jeffery celebrates graduating. (Bottom) The Fernie Academy 2015 graduating class consisted of (back row, left to right) Carter Nieuwesteeg, Trevor Jones, Keyten Kunst, Sascha van Zyl, (front row, left to right) Sinde’lla Sugden, Katelin Pater, Sarina Jeffery and Taya Vale. Photos by J. Hide

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lkford Secondary School students gathered at the Dr. Hugh Twa Gymnasium on Thursday, June 25 to celebrate their final moments in high school. With a graduating class of only 22, these students truly excelled, claiming nearly $20,000 in bursaries and scholarships during the ceremony. Principal Doug Bolander presented the students with their diplomas in addition to congratulating each and every one of them on their successful completion of high school. “Graduation is such a special occasion,” Bolander said in his principal’s message. “It represents the culmination of years of hard work, the actualization of goals attained and the acknowledgement of success achieved.” Other guest speakers included School District No. 5 School Trustee Curtis Helgeson, School District No. 5 Superintendent Brent Reimer and District of Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher. Students William Ratudradra, Taylor Wurmlinger and Samuel Hubbard reminisced about high school, speaking highly about their classmates. Valedictorian Duncan McCracken also addressed his fellow graduates, congratulating them on their successes and wishing them the best in their future. (Left) Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher addressed the graduating class of 2015 at their commencement ceremony. (Right) Graduate Bryce Wittfoth receives his diploma from Elkford Secondary School Principal Doug Bolander. Photos by K. Dingman

Sparwood Secondary School By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

ressed to impress, 41 Grade 12 students walked across the stage at the Sparwood Leisure Centre on Saturday, May 30. Celebrating a milestone, the 2015 graduating class looked back on their recent achievements. Valedictorian Jared Willett reflected on his years…and minutes at SSS, sharing memories of time spent with his fellow graduates. “We have spent a total of 463,680 minutes in high school. In this time, we have been at our highest highs and our lowest lows,” he said. “Our years in school have been fun, challenging and rewarding, bringing with each new grade more challenges and changes.” Willett thanked his parents and teachers for their ongoing support. SSS Principal Frank Sopko also addressed the graduating class of 2015, giving the students his own words of wisdom. “Speaking as a parent, I want you to always remember that friends will come and go but family is forever,” he said. “Your parents are happy to see you move on to the next challenge of your future but you will always be their precious child.” Countless scholarships and bursaries were also presented to students.

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Fernie’s trails generate heat this summer By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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ational attention to Fernie’s expansive trail network has never been higher or hotter as we head into the summer season. Through events like the Fernie 3 — a massive three-day mountain bike race — funding to improve Fernie’s trails has hit paydirt. Through the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) that addresses resort-oriented municipalities looking to enhance tourism-related infrastructures, $9,000 went towards the Fernie 3 race. "The RMI Program has had a huge impact on our community,” said Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano. “This is a key example of an initiative that couldn't have been taken on if not for the funding made available through the RMI program.” Giuliano added that other organizations and projects that have benefitted from RMI funding include the Nordic trail enhancements, art walks, concert series and the seasonal winter shuttle. “This is a great program that benefits tourists and residents alike,” she said. In addition to the Fernie 3 race, funding also went towards purchasing equipment such as a stage, crowd-control barriers and other event equipment that will be used at other Fernie events. Last year, $41,000 in RMI funding went towards the Fernie Trails Alliance for further trail development. To learn more about the RMI initiative visit www.2gov.bc.ca.

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The three-day long Fernie 3 race had events that catered to riders of all abilities and ages such as a one-day solo race and youth races. By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

attling grueling heat and an exhaustive three-day competition, over 160 athletes participated in the second annual Fernie 3 bike race. The first day of competition saw riders take on the technical “Queen” stage of the race, with 27 km of singletrack to cover and 1,300 feet of vertical climbing. Shane Keyser of Bragg Creek had the fastest time of the day, crossing the finish line at two hours and one minute. The fastest woman of the day, Sandra Walter of Coquitlam, clocked in just behind at two hours and three minutes. An easier ride was a welcome change of pace for riders on days two and three of the race with the Castle Mountain, Ridgemont and Montane Trails setting the scene for the race’s final haul. Keyser continued his brilliant performance on Day 2, tying for first place with Ban Parsons of Kallispel, Mont. with a time of two hours and five minutes. Walter rose to the top of the womens pack on Day 2 as well with a time of two hours and 15 minutes. At the time of publication, the results of Day 3 had not yet been released.

The majority of the competitors were out-of-town bikers, looking to enjoy the pre-Canada Day weekend on Fernie’s well-renowned trails. “It’s a destination event,” explained event organizer Dan Savage. “There are people here from Montana, Vancouver Island, all parts of B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. We have a lot of people here from a variety of places. It’s really cool to see people coming to Fernie and spreading the good word about riding in Fernie as well as really driving accommodation and food in the city.” The event’s route was painstakingly crafted for two months by its organizers. “It’s a very specialized route designed to flow and challenge the athletes. It’s a very race-specific course,” said Savage. “We like to build in rest stops, natural direction junctions so they don’t blow off the course, and make athletes climb big hills right at the get go so they can put their energy out when they have it.” He added, “We want to make sure it’s different every year and entertaining. We ride the routes ourselves four or five times before we really fine-tune them. It’s a few months of debate, discussion and finalization.” What makes the Fernie 3 so special, according to Savage, is its ability to cater to riders of all abilities and ages as

Sparwood minor soccer wraps up great season Submitted by Cindy Thummerer

ver the past two weekends, Sparwood Secondary School soccer players from U6 to U18 categories have been competing in soccer tournaments to end out their season. At the League Championship tournaments the U12-U18 players all played well and were rewarded with the following results: U18 1st place, U16 1st place, U14 2nd place and U12 6th place. In the U6-U10 age groups the teams traveled to the Crowsnest Pass tournament where they impressed their coaches with their amazing skill development and

great smiles. They had a great time and finished with the following results: U10 4th place, U8 team A 1st, team B 2nd, team C 4th. For me, the end of the season is bittersweet as this will be my last year with the association. I would like to thank all of the coaches, parent helpers and the soccer executive for all of their hard work and dedication. It has been a fun and memorable experience. I leave knowing that the association is in very capable hands and that they will continue to focus on encouraging players to be active, to do their very best, and to have fun playing the sport we all know and love.

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well as the way the organization has tapped into and depended upon the Fernie community. “With some event organizations, they bring in their own food or merchandise from out of town, but with us, we really rely on the community,” he said. Organizations like the Fernie Trails Alliance were paid to make use of the city’s trails, the Fernie Mountain Bike Club marshaled the race at specific road crossings, the Fernie Nordic Society was in charge of the race’s timing and the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club was responsible for trail marking. “Each of those organizations plays a huge part in the event,” said Savage. While the three-day ride tends to target seasoned bikers looking to cover 30 km of challenging single-track per day, the event’s inclusionary structure allow new riders and budding bikers to enjoy the race. The popular single-day race was enjoyed by many of the riders and youth races for U13, U16 and U9 bike rally were also well attended. “We want to make sure to include something for everybody, that’s our theme,” said Savage. An awards banquet was held for all participants on Monday, June 29 at the Castle on 1st.

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econd Avenue was taken over by the second Annual Roll and Sole Trails Festival, organized by the Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA). Considered the kickoff to Fernie’s summer trail activities, the festival’s opening day on June 27 welcomed families and bikers of all ages to participate in the festival. “It started with a bunch of us wanting to create trails awareness and have some fun with trails,” said FTA President Terry Nelson. He added, “There’s lots of adults that participate in the Fernie 3 (a three-day long bike race), and this gives families and kids a fun thing to do as well.” Among the list of biking events was a Kids Skills Challenge, Log Drag Races, a Skid Mark Contest and Bike Polo. Many of these events, such as the drag race, were organized by local Fernie businesses. “We wanted to get [businesses] to come out of the woodwork and participate,” explained

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Nelson. “We wanted to give businesses an opportunity to actually run their own event and the reaction from businesses has been amazing. Last year, I went around to ask if they wanted to participate and this year I had businesses approach me.” Among the list of participating business’ events was the Straightline Downtown Drag Race, the Loaf Slow Riser Bike Race Challenge and the Ski/Bike Base Progressive Skinny Contest which was the newest addition to the Trails Festival activities’ lineup. Earlier in the day, 55 participants from out of town signed up for a guided hike and bike ride. According to Nelson, some participants hailed from as far away as Denmark and communities closer by like North Vancouver and Golden. A lunch social, ice cream vendor and a beverage garden kept Fernie’s downtown street filled with family festival-goers enjoying everything the festival’s activities had to offer. The festival continued into Sunday, June 28.

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control, and he was right. Thank you to the IDEAL ranch members who supplied the beautiful music at the church and the gravesite, and to Jack Lindquist who provided comfort with his kind and thoughtful ceremony. Thank you also to Bill Plant for the pipes as they always bring tears to our eyes and are a ŵtting ending for a person who loved his Scottish heritage. And to the Masonic brethren thank you for your attendance and the graveside ceremony. TWI, with help from 4-H members and friends in the community outdid themselves with a lovely luncheon that was greatly appreciated by the family and everyone who enjoyed the delicious feast. Our sincere gratitude to all who attended the funeral and to those who sent cards and letters, providing great comfort to us.

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KUSNIR: John Kusnir, 82, died peacefully, November 19th, 2014. Born in Fernie, the fourth child of George and Anna (SikoraFranko) Kusnir, from Keresteur, Czechoslovakia, John was educated in Fernie and completed post-secondary education at UBC. John was an educator. He loved to teach. Mathematics was his passion and his specialty, with science and art following closely behind. As a dedicated school principal and a life-long teacher, he taught at School District #44 in North Vancouver from 1958 to 1990, teaching at Canyon Heights, Westview, Hamilton, Argyle, Queensbury (where he headed the math department). He served as Principle at Montroyal and Sherwood Park Elementary schools. He established the Computing Centre at School District #44. In 1955, he married Eileen Foley of Vancouver and with her had five children: Paul, Jon, Mark, Greg, Janice Hill (nee Kusnir). He loved and cherished all his children, his grandchildren, his daughters-in-law, his son-in-law. All held a special place in his heart: Justin Kusnir, Sean Kusnir, Danielle Kusnir; Colin Wall; Myles Steede, Adam Kusnir; Samantha Hill, Nicole Hill, Scott Hill, Karen Kusnir, Eva Handeland, Sonya Wall, Joanne Kusnir, John Hill. In public service he volunteered with North Shore Search and Rescue. He was a long time Mt. Seymour Lion, serving as treasurer and two terms as president. In retirement, he traveled widely within North America, Europe and Australia, often with his companion, Jill Ashdown. He taught English and provided academic translation at the Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia. He is survived by sisters Joanne Kusnir and Mary Menduk, sisterin-law Robina Kusnir and wife, Eileen Foley. John was admired and appreciated for his openness, candour, humour, acceptance, guidance and plain-spoken good advice. He was humble, modest, a man of simple tastes. Successful in his career, John never forgot where he came from. He will be remembered; his memory cherished. His family acknowledges his many contributions to their lives, to the lives of his students and to his community. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 4th at 1:00 pm, at Holy Family Church, Fernie, B.C. Everyone is welcome. He was one in a million. He cared deeply and was passionate about everyone in his life. May he rest in peace. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

ERNEST “BUD” WELLMAN JULY 4, 1947 – JUNE 25, 2015 Bud Wellman was born on July 4th 1947, in Botwood Newfoundland. After receiving his high school diploma there, he met the love of his life, Pansy Green, in Grand Falls. They got married at Harry’s Harbour on October 25th 1968. Later that year, he received his light and heavy duty journeyman automotive mechanic certification, which he happily dedicated his life to. Throughout the years, while starting a family and moving across Canada, he worked hard for his scuba diving certification, as well as his float endorsement. He found his personal form of freedom, and his second love in the air. His first solo flight was in Cranbrook, British Columbia, on October 5th, 1993. Bud passed away in the comfort of his own home on June 25th 2015, surrounded by the warmth of his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pansy, his 3 children: Paul, Tammy, and Renee (Blake), 5 grandchildren: Kyle, Scottie, Melyssa, Allysha, and Logan, his sisters Peggy (Dave McGaw), Carol Anne (Scott Roberts), Norma (Reg Champion), Marian (Melvin Stockley), Bonnie (Wayne Parody), and Debbie (Terry Whitt), his brother Barry (Laura Wellman), sisters-in-law Wavey (Eric Penny), Evelyn (Newbury), Shirley (Otto Morey), Daisy (Bob Payne), Betty (Bruce Butt), Roxanne (Green), Tina (Green), and brother-in-law Bryan (Sharon Green), as well as many nieces and nephews, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Cyril and Gladys Wellman, his parents-in-law Edward and Nellie Green, brother-in-law George Newbury, and grandparents Bennett and Alfrida Wellman. He touched many lives throughout the Elk Valley, much more than his family had ever known. Everyone knew the love he had for his dog, Seneca, and as per his wishes, their ashes were spread together during his celebration of life at the Sparwood Airport on June 30th 2015, following his service at the Mormon Church. All will remember how intelligent and knowledgeable Bud Wellman was, continuously sharpening his mind watching his favorite television show; Jeopardy. He leaves behind a family full of respect, love, and strength. He touched many lives throughout the Elk Valley, much more than his family had ever known. God saw as you were getting tired A cure was not to be So he wrapped His arms around you And whispered ‘Come with Me.’ With tearful eyes We watched you suffer And saw you fade away Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands laid to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bud’s memory to the Elk Valley Thrift Store. Memories & condolences shared at cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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Keeping Current - Flooding solution ideas Submitted by Chiara Cipriano

between their homes and the river. Cutting down cottonwoods and willows may open up a better view, but doing so exposes the banks to ongoing erosion. “You can think of this vegetation as free flood insurance, soaking up and storing water like a giant sponge,

loods are the most costly natural disaster in Canada in terms of property damage, and the Elk Valley is not exempt from that. Throughout the 20th Century, nine major floods inundated the Elk Valley, and despite the tens of millions of dollars that were invested after the 1995 flood, damage still occurred to infrastructure by rising waters again in 2013. Climate modelers predict a future with increased flooding. The Elk River Alliance (ERA) is gathering information and generating ideas for solutions in response to this concern. “Options we are looking at will need to protect community residents and infrastructure first and foremost, as well as enhance resiliency in watershed function and protect wildlife habitat,” said LeeAnne Walker, ERA Executive Director. Goals of the Elk River Flood Solutions Strategy are: 1) Increase better understanding of Elk River hydrology. 2) Model future scenarios of flood frequency/severity and the effects on communities. 3) Analyze community flood preparedness and mitigation options. 4) Promote a watershed-wide approach to flood mitigation integrating government polices, industrial practices and community efforts. 5) Support decision makers to implement the best flood mitigation practices throughout the Elk River watershed. 6) Increase community watershed literacy on the past, current and future impacts of flooding. The best option will include a combination of structural (i.e. dikes, rip rap, etc.) and nonstructural or natural options. Preserving land adjacent to the river and limiting development in these floodplains can offset the expensive cost of building flood mitigation structures. One tip for landTELUS STORES owners by the river is Cranbrook to preserve any wet101 Kootenay St. N 717 Industrial Rd. 2 Tamarack Centre lands and vegetations Fibre optics may service all or part of your network connection, depending on location. © 2015 TELUS.

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