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PM Harper drops writ and officially calls Oct. 19 election By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

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Emergency personnel responded to a call on the Elk River on Aug. 3 after the caller said she witnessed a boy jump from the guardrail. Submitted photo

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ernie Search & Rescue, Fernie Fire, B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS) and the RCMP were involved in a search for a possible drowning victim on the Elk River on

Monday afternoon. A witness driving over the West Fernie Bridge saw a teenage boy jump from the guardrail into the river and was confident that she had not seen the boy re-emerge. The river was searched extensively

under the bridge and downstream from the jump site, but no body was seen, and to date no missing persons report has been filed. A follow-up call has been made to the RCMP for further details.

rime Minister Stephen Harper met with Governor General David Johnston on Aug. 2 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa asking him to dissolve parliament, thus kicking off what is predicted to be one of the longest, most costly elections in modern history. Harper said on Oct. 19, Canadians will make a decision about the direction the country will take. “That decision will have real consequences,” he said. “Canadians will be asked to judge who has the proven experience today to keep our economy strong and our country safe.” There has been a lot of speculation over the past couple of weeks that an early election would be called. With the billions of dollars worth of Conservative funding announcements as of late, the writ being dropped on Sunday came with little surprise to Canadians. The parliamentary law requires an election campaign to be a minimum of 37 days. According to Elections Canada, at the minimum length an election should cost approximately $375 million for the campaign’s entirety. Last year, Harper amended Bill C-23, the Fair Elections Act, permitting “higher spending limits for registered parties and candidates if an election period is longer than the 37-day minimum”. Under the amended act, those spending limits will increase by 1/37 for each day a campaign exceeds 37 days, which works out to be an additional $675,000 per day

for each party’s national campaign. It is hard to say exactly how much of a financial increase a more than doubled election campaign run will cost, but when one takes into consideration the added costs of salaries for employees preparing for the election, longer office leases for returning officers in the 338 ridings across the country, telephones, office equipment and other overhead involved in running a campaign, the extra incurred costs are in the millions. Following the announcement to start the 42nd federal election campaign, in a press release, Kootenay-Columbia Conservative MP David Wilks said he is looking to the campaign where “citizens will have an opportunity to participate in this great democratic process”. The election, he said, is about leadership on the big issues that will affect all Kootenay-Columbia residents, which is to say, the economy and the country’s security. “Given the serious economic and security issues facing the world, it is appropriate that Canadians should have time to consider the alternatives before them,” Wilks said. “Residents within the new boundaries of Kootenay-Columbia will have an opportunity to get to know me.” Wilks, who has been the member of parliament for Kootenay-Columbia since elected in 2011, will be fighting to reclaim his seat against Green Party candidate Bill Green, Liberal candidate Don Johnston and NDP candidate Wayne Stetski.

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New bridge for cyclists, pedestrians underway Fernie to construct covered bridge to improve travel, increase safety

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ernie will soon have a covered bridge for cyclists and pedestrians. The province provided a $71,000 Bike BC grant on July 30 to assist with construction of the Fairy Creek Bridge. The 25-metre-long by twometre-wide covered cyclist/ pedestrian bridge will connect downtown Fernie to five residential and commercial neighbourhoods, said a government press release dated July 30. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett said the Highway 3 bridge over Fairy Creek is busy and not safe for hikers or bikers. “And especially not for school children who have to walk and cycle on this busy highway,”

he said. “This grant will not only strengthen the tourism infrastructure for Fernie – the new bridge will keep people safe.” Bike BC is the provincial government’s cost-sharing program that helps local governments build cycling projects that attract and support commuter, recreational and tourism cyclists and pedestrians. This grant will provide half of the projects cost of $142,000. Fernie mayor Mary Giuliano said constructing the new bridge will address a long-standing safety concern by allowing cyclists to access a popular trailhead without having to compete with traffic on the busy highway. “The City of Fernie is very grateful to Minister Bennett

and the provincial government for this grant that will assist in making the Fairy Creek Bicycle Bridge a reality.” Fernie Trails Alliance president Terry Nelson said considering the Fernie area is seeing a growth in both residential and recreational participation, the need for this bridge has become more of a necessity. “A bridge has been contemplated at this location for more than 20 years, and the Fernie Trails Alliance thanks the B.C. government for its support in our efforts to make Fernie a more healthy and vibrant community.” This project is part of B.C. on the Move, the province’s 10-year transportation plan, and has committed $18 million over the next three years to the Bike BC

program. This year’s investment of six million dollarsw will generate more than $12 million in cycling infrastructure across the province, said the press

release. For more information about Bike BC, visit th.gov.bc.ca/ BikeBC.

Thanks to provincial funding, cyclists and pedestrians will soon have a covered bridge upon which to walk. Photo by A. Horton

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woman is stable after receiving a head injury near the Wigwam Road. The Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was activated by the RCMP on July 29 at 3:45 p.m.

after the RCMP received a distress call activated via SPOT beacon, pinpointing a location near the Wigwam Road. Since the distress call suggested a head injury, Fernie SAR responded with two first responders via helicopter to the

location. According to a Fernie SAR press release, when emergency personnel arrived on the scene, they found that a 59-year-old woman from England had fallen from her bicycle, sustaining a “significant head injury, loss of consciousness

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and severe resulting nausea” and it was her husband who activated the SPOT. The couple was in the process of negotiating the Tour Divide route from Banff to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Fernie SAR stabilized the women and transported her back to the helicopter and back to Fernie, where the British Columbia Ambulance Service took her to the Elk Valley Hospital, and then on to the East Kootenay

Regional Hospital in Cranbrook for further assessment. SAR Manager Rob Lanthier said the couple was fortunate to have the SPOT device with them at the time of the accident. “The fact that this couple had a satellite emergency response beacon made a big difference to the speed of our response. That area has no cell coverage, so summoning help would have been a major challenge had they not had this device."

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Local Days for Girls chapter celebrates year of success

By Sarah Kucharski

uddled over sewing machines until well into the evening, the Fernie chapter of the Days For Girls organization hosted their twelfth monthly sew-a-thon at the Fernie Anglican Church on Monday, July 27.

haul. Moran, a sewer since childhood, has participated in 10 of the last 12 sew-a-thons. “I’ve sewn my whole life and it’s fun to socialize with the women here. What’s great is they’re women of all ages, and sure there’s a main goal but you never feel pressure to keep

I want to meet people’ so I’ve been here ever since,” said Black. Making it a family affair, Musso said her husband, Francis, has also contributed his skill set to Days For Girls by acting as repairmen and doing maintenance for the sewing machines used to make the kits.

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Streamers were hung and balloons blown up in the basement of the Fernie Anglican Church to celebrate the first year of success for the Fernie chapter of Days For Girls. Photo by S. Kucharski

Days For Girls is a charitable organization that works to sew washable menstrual kits for girls across the world who need them. The Fernie chapter gets together on a monthly basis to host mass sew-a-thons lasting eight hours to stitch together these sustainable kits. During the sew-a-thon, a cake was presented to all the sewers to celebrate the group’s past year of success and support. Chapter director Becca Musso never imagined Fernie’s branch of Days for Girls would expand the way it did. “Considering how we started and how small it was, we’ve blown all our goals out of the water,” she said. When sewing kits were in the infant stages of Days for Girls, Musso expected to distribute 100 kits. With the chapter’s first year almost up, Fernie has nearly quadrupled that initial target, having distributed 345 kits thus far with up to 70 more being added from Monday’s latest sew-a-thon efforts. “I’m blown away already by how many kits we’ve made today,” said Musso. Over the last twelve monthly sew-a-thons, Musso said the group has amassed a core of two dozen dedicated sewers to the cause. Some of these sewers drop by the session for a couple of hours, while others, like Kate Moran, are there for the long

going,” she said. Moran added that a draw to the sew-a-thons was being able to put her skills to use in order to benefit others. “It doesn’t cost me anything and it allows me to contribute

When reflecting on the last year, Musso said she was recently sent a photograph of Nepalese girls using the kits the Fernie sewers had made. “Someone told me that they didn’t think the photo was even

A group of Nepalese girls are recipients of kits the Fernie Days For Girls sewers created. Submitted photo

to something and share my skill. It feels great,” said Moran. Other sewers, like Peggy Black, a local retiree, share that sentiment. Black obtained her diploma in fashion design and owned a business for 33 years in Saskatchewan. Upon her retirement and move to Fernie two years ago, Black said she wanted to “find something to give back to.” “I was handed a card advertising the group and I thought to myself, ‘I sew and

real, until they noticed a bag in a girl’s hand that they recognized they had sewn themselves. It’s unreal,” Musso commented. Each kit Days For Girls creates includes a drawstring bag, a pair of underwear, a washcloth, two Ziploc bags to stand in for a washing machine, eight liners and two shields to snap around one’s underwear — each capable of holding up to three liners depending on how much protection its user requires.

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Columbia Basin Culture Tour open to public By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

rt comes in all shapes and forms, but for most people, the only part of the process that’s seen is the final product. But next month, the public is invited into dozens of venues to see some behind-the-scene action as artists open their doors and demonstrate their work live. This year marks the seventh annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour, taking place Aug. 8-9. One Elkford artist taking part is Katherine Russell, who will open her glass studio to members of the public. “It’s an opportunity for the public to go to venues that aren’t normally open to the public,” Russell said, adding hers is a working studio and because of the nature of the work she does with blown and kiln-form glass art, it’s rarely open for people to have a look around. “It’s a chance for people to see how artists are working, to purchase work that isn’t normally available and to support artists in our community, to see what they do and how they work.”

Russell’s studio will be open both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., where she will do a variety of demonstrations, including grinding and polishing glass and sand carving. “I’m going to have a whole bunch of works-in-progress of the sand carving, so that means I fuse layers of glass in the kiln and then I draw on it and I carve through the layers to make imagery, so I’ll be showing that in several stages until I have a finished piece,” she said, adding she will also be pulling murrini - a decorative technique. “That’s when you load the kiln with layers of glass and then when it’s hot enough, about 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit, it will come out the bottom and there will be rings of colour in that.” While she’s been perfecting her craft for the past decade, Russell didn’t start working with glass. “I went to Alberta College of Art and Design where I started the program in design as a graphic designer, but I very quickly switched over to the glass blowing program because it was much, much more

exciting,” she said with a laugh. “It was just loud and sweaty and fun, and it was just a totally different work environment that I totally took to.” The artist said events like the Columbia Basin Culture Tour are important because it brings people into the studios to see what’s going on, and with techniques like glass blowing, the average person likely doesn’t know what goes into the different processes. “I think especially in glass, it’s hard to imagine how it’s made until you see it. I think almost everybody is familiar with the drawing process or a painting process, but less so for glass because it needs heat and it needs a lot of equipment so a lot of people don’t have access to see that,” she said. ‘You wouldn’t learn that, say, in a regular school system or whatnot, so seeing the studio will give more insight into how that type of art is made.” Everyone is welcome to drop by Russell’s studio during the tour, located in Elkford at 118 Cariboo Dr. and for those with questions for the artists, she can be reached at 250-665-8005.

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, August 6, 2015

Thieves arrested outside Cranbrook Line Creek’s mine, plant in stolen vehicle operations resumed Submitted

ranbrook RCMP provided information from Elk Valley RCMP on July 31 that a potentially stolen vehicle was on its way from Elk Valley to Cranbrook. The vehicle was also believed to be involved in multiple recent thefts in the Elk Valley area. Cranbrook RCMP members, along with the assistance of a

B.C. conservation officer, located the suspect vehicle on Hwy 3/95 just outside of Cranbrook. The vehicle and license plate where confirmed as stolen. The two males inside the vehicle were both arrested for possession of stolen property and are currently in police custody pending further investigation on the truck and other stolen property which was located inside the vehicle. Residents of Elk Valley are

requested to check their property for any items which may have recently been stolen and report the items to the Elk Valley RCMP Detachment. The Elk Valley RCMP detachment can be contacted at 250-4256233 Anyone with information regarding these thefts or suspects, who are currently in police custody, can contact the Cranbrook RCMP, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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spokesman from Teck Coal Limited advised the public on Aug. 4 that operations at Line Creek’s mine and plant have resumed following significant progress on the remediation plan that was implemented as a result of a July 11 landslide. Nic Milligan, manager of community and aboriginal affairs at

Teck, said the landslide event was not related to mining activity. “Major components involved in the remediation plan include restoring road access, debris removal and new cable belt bridge installation,” he said. “All work was undertaken in a manner that prioritized employee and contractor safety, and was protective of the environment.”

Wildfires in British Columbia still ablaze By Carolyn Grant Cranbrook Daily Townsman Staff

Wildfires still rip across British Columbia, making smoke and haze visible to the people of the Elk Valley. Submitted photo

here was a definite hint of smoke in the air this weekend in the Elk Valley, along with an orange tint to the sun in the smoky sky. The smoke is mainly the result of a 180 hectare fire in the St. Mary Alpine Park area, about 40 kilometres northwest of Kimberley. The good news is the fire is not threatening any communities or structures as it burns in a remote area. The Southeast Fire Centre has Wildfire Service personnel

monitoring the fire, and reports that, depending on local weather patterns, smoke from this fire will continue to be visible, but it is not

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2015 Seal Coating Program The District is preparing to begin seal coating selected areas of town. Seal coating is a process used to prolong the lifespan of asphalt that is not showing signs of needing replacement by adding a surface treatment of asphalt emulsion. During this process, selected culde-sacs and streets will be temporarily reduced to one lane trafﬁc and/or temporarily closed. Prior to the seal coating treatment, residents will be notiﬁed of the scheduled days for your area. Residents who live in cul-de-sacs who would like to use their vehicle on the day of treatment will be asked to park in a designated zone outside of the

seal coat area, not directly near the intersection. If residents do not wish to drive their vehicle during the scheduled closure, they may keep their vehicle in their driveway, but are reminded that driving over seal coating is not recommended as it will result in tar sticking to your

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It appears that Fernie is facing a hardship when it comes to a lack of workers for the service industry. There was talk at last week’s city council meeting that fast food restaurants are considering cutting their hours back because there is no one to work the late shifts. This is evident in the reduction of operation hours at Tim Hortons, where they have reduced store hours from their trademark 24/7 operations down to a 10 pm closing. This is not the first time we have seen this, it just seems to be more prevalent. We have seen in the past a reduction in the hours of McDonalds, and Smitty’s as well. So why is their a lack of interest in these jobs? I believe it has to do with the imbalance between the cost of living in Fernie and the minimum wage. How could anyone afford to live here while earning a mere $10.25 an hour? Is the answer to this problem an increase in the minimum wage? Perhaps it is a partial fix. I do believe that B.C.’s minimum wage should be increased to $15 per hour at least, but I also believe that the government should be supporting small businesses in such a way that they can afford the increase instead of giving big corporations tax breaks perhaps they could use some of the money from the said corporations to offset the cost to small businesses. With the lack of people willing to fill the gap in employment within the service industry come other more serious issues such as the safety of these workers. 7-eleven is now considering running their night shift with only one staff member on duty until they can hire more staff. A manager visiting from the Coast ensures that they have all the appropriate safety measures in place. I’m sure everyone is familiar with Grant’s Law, the safety regulation that was put in place after Grant De Patie, while working alone, was dragged to his death in Maple Ridge trying to stop a robbery in 2005. Grant's Law initially required people working overnight at gas stations and convenience stores to be paired with another worker or protected by some sort of barrier. The law has now been watered down, giving employers a third option: requiring time lock safes for cash, surveillance systems, personal emergency transmitters and regular security audits. Some of the issues have arisen with the changes to the tightening of the Temporary Foreign Worker program, as these workers were often used to fill the gaps in available employees, but this never was a resolution to the problem. It was always just a stopgap. It is time that we find a way to right this ship. Perhaps it is time to revisit this issue and if possible, develop our community into a place where we restore the balance of affordability.

It takes community to support our vulnerable seniors Seniors are an important part of our communities. They are our parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, mentors, neighbours and friends. We want them to enjoy the fullest life possible in B.C. and that includes making sure they feel safe. Sometimes, as they age, seniors become targets of abuse. Estimates show between four per cent and 10 per cent of seniors will experience some form of physical, emotional, financial or sexual abuse, or neglect. Elder abuse can be very difficult to detect. Seniors are often reluctant to report abuse by family members. Consequently, it is significantly underreported. The work that the Office of the Seniors Advocate is doing with regard to how these cases are reported is an important step in the continued efforts to end this unfortunate reality. While elder abuse may be hard to detect, it is always unacceptable. Each and every one of us has a role to play in ending elder abuse. The societal and attitudinal shift to support and respect seniors' dignity and Independence will come from within our communities. We all need a helping hand once in a while, and as a government we recognize that it takes a community

to support vulnerable seniors. This community is as much the community they live in as the community of experts that will help build strategies and plans to end elder abuse. In 2013, we brought together one such community of experts to form a provincial, multi-sector council to reduce elder abuse. The council includes experts from the financial, health care, public safety and community outreach sectors, as well as a variety of communities and, most importantly, seniors themselves. The council's work is guided by the provincial plan “Together to Reduce Elder Abuse - B.C.'s Strategy”. While it may be a challenging topic to discuss, raising awareness is the first step. In 2014, we launched a social media campaign to encourage B.C. to come together as a proactive, aware and concerned community for the wellbeing of seniors. I encourage you to join us. Share your thoughts and experiences to help bring this issue to the forefront using the hashtag, #RespectSeniors Helping seniors stay where they feel most at home, in our communities, is also key to their independence. This is why community-based support is so important. In June, we gave the B.C. Association of Community Response Networks $2.6 million to expand its

operations to more communities. We also invested in community-based awareness building, training and improved elderabuse response programs through funding, totalling $700,000 over two years to support council to reduce elder abuse priorities. A large part of our government's direction in creating a more sustainable health care system is centred around our growing seniors' population, many of whom helped build this province. Seniors want to be able to live independently for as long as possible. We are working to support that goal with our "Setting Priorities for the B.C. Health System" document that is guiding our path forward in all areas of the health system, including home and community care. When seniors are supported and active, our communities thrive. Together, we can create supportive and inclusive communities free of elder abuse by keeping the conversation going and lending a helping hand. When we do our part to support our parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, mentors, neighbours and friends, we get so much more in return. Darryl Plecas Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors

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The day after this one does not require extensive design – purposeful organization of time, materials and infrastructure to achieve a desired and long lasting outcome. Recent poles of the Canadian electorate suggest that the Canadian tomorrow has a priority focused on jobs, health care and child care. Without these things, future tomorrows are less likely to have

a positive outcome. Our future and all its tomorrows include the reality of climate change. If you look at the B.C. Government’s “Discussion Paper: Climate leadership Plan 2015”, there is a significant lack of real discussion on how we can transition out of a carbon based economy – the root cause of climate change. Similarly, in the new “Canadian Energy Strategy July 2015”, transition out of a carbon based economy is alluded to; but the real

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focus is to increase efficiencies, reduce consumption and still maintain growth to meet market demand. Clearly, jobs, health and child care fit in here somewhere. Our tomorrow may have to include jobs that are part of an expanding green economy. Health care may have to consider how our collective degradation of the planet is having a direct impact on our health. In terms of child care, what would be the rationale for bringing children into a world that we

are killing? In terms of design, the input parameters have to change. We cannot assume that the same parameters that have put us in our current dilemma can help us out. A very significant change in design parameters has to be made if we want our tomorrow to extend beyond the day after this one. Ron Robinson, Nelson

CANADIANS VOTE 2015 A look at the candidates for Kootenay-Columbia By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

ith more than 40 years experience working in community development within Canada and internationally, and some 30 years in senior management positions with a variety of organizations, Nelson native Don Johnston is ready to take on incumbent Conservative MP David Wilks for the seat of Kootenay-Columbia in the upcoming 42nd national election. Since his May 27 nomination, Johnston has been travelling around the 64,000 square kilometer area that makes up the Kootenay-Columbia riding meeting people and acquainting himself with the region. Having spent six years as the CEO of the Columbia Basin Trust (1999-2005), Johnston said he is very familiar with the region and the needs that lay within. “I know the region, I’ve travelled (it) extensively,” he said, commenting on the vast amount of ground to cover. “That’s been one of the big challenges in this riding, being able to get out and meet everyone.” There’s been a common theme among Kootenay-Columbia constituents Johnston said he noticed along his travels. “We’re finding that there’s an awful lot of people that are interested in seeing change,” he said. “They don’t like what’s going on right now. They don’t like the sort of aggressive-style of government that we’re seeing right now. They don’t like the acrimony they see in question

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A chat with Liberal candidate Don Johnston CANADIANS period.” Johnston said, because they’ve seen it happen in the past, Canadians know it is possible that politicians can disagree and still get along decently well, something they haven’t been seeing much of lately. “So there’s a real sense of frustration about the level of aggressiveness and divisiveness. There’s some super strong concerns about how an area like this gets represented when you’ve got a government that’s so controlled by the Prime Minister’s Office, that the MP really can’t do very much,” he said. “That’s a common thing we’re feeling.” Johnston said there’s a degree of feeling that not being able to properly represent a riding is the fault of the party and of the prime minister, rather than the fault of the MP. “But at the end of the day, the feeling is that we’re not being well represented,” he said. “I just really think that we have gotten a long ways away from why MPs were created. When they created this country, they understood it was so large that you were going to need voices that represented every riding across the country, and came to Ottawa to represent the needs and interests and concerns of their constituents. We’ve gotten so tied up in the party model that we’ve forgotten that. This is a key element for me.” Representation is one of the key points of Johnston’s campaign. Other points include rural issues, the environment, the economy, and social issues.

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Johnston said 80 per cent of Canadians live in urban communities, and it’s time to raise the profiles of rural communities in Ottawa. “I think it’s really important that we try to get a higher profile for rural issues,” he said. “I would begin to have structured conversations with representatives from other rural areas in Ottawa. I don’t care what party they’re from.” It has nothing to do with party politics, he said. “It’s got to do with understanding your obligation to work for the interests of your constituents and trying to get people in a dialogue that helps us raise the profile for rural communities everywhere.”

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always focused on building stronger, more resilient, more sustainable communities, globally and locally.” Johnston said he is tired of the status quo and felt he needed to do what he could to help change it. “I want my Canada back. This is not my Canada, and I’m a proud, proud Canadian. Mr. Harper sort of goes after anyone who disagrees with him and sort of suggests they’re not good Canadians. Well, I’m a good Canadian and I’m very opposed to the way he’s running the country.” And as far as Liberal leader Justin Trudeau goes, Johnston said he’s more than ready to take on the challenge and lead the country. “Yes he is, he’s absolutely ready,” he said, adding Trudeau has been the MP in the Papineau riding for seven years and has held the seat throughout three elections. Trudeau, he said, took a party that was reeling after scandals, including the sponsorship scandal, and has breathed life back into a party that was broke and broken. “He’s been heavily involved in the youth commission, revitalizing the youth wing of the party,” he said. “He rebuilt the party to the point now we have the largest membership of any political party, and a party that’s functioning at a very high level, where the people are firmly behind the leader and ready to move forward.”

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A major issue faced by those living in rural areas is infrastructure, Johnston said. “When you look at a place like Fernie or Nelson, both fairly old communities with a lot of history, they’ve got major infrastructure, but they don’t have a huge tax base to be able to rebuild that. So when you look at issues like that there needs to be a strong national infrastructure program and that’s something the Liberal Party (is) committed to.” The Liberal candidate said it is always valuable for people to have a good line of communication with one another. “My entire career has been working in international development or (local organizations),” he said. “I’ve

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Mondays

• • 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 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 – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:30am – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Women’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

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

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SCOTT Thursday Night Race #6 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Kids Freeride at FAR 10:30 – 4:30pm Work Party at Fernie Trails 6:00pm Little Sprouts at Fernie EcoGarden 10:00am – noon Live Music at Infinitea First Friday – Park Place Lodge 5:00pm DJ Cona at the Royal Wapiti Music Festival Annex Park Wapiti After Party, Royal 9:00pm CNP Annual Gun Show at Crowsnest Sports Complex 9:30 – 4:00pm Wild Nature Tours Hike – Fernie Ridge Wildflower Walk www.wildnaturetours. com 36th Annual He & She Tournament Fernie Golf & Country Club Highline 100 at Koocanusa/ South Country Area Men’s Open Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford Wapiti After Party with Compassion Gorilla at the Royal Bibbity Boppity Boo Children’s Festival at Rotary Park Fernie Mountain Market Ladies Open Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford Wednesday Concert Series – Downtown Fernie – The Burn Ins SCOTT Thursday Night Race #7 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Super Glue & Dahli Llama (Calgary DJs) at the Royal Jungle Night (Local DJs) at the Royal Sunday Social – 2nd Ave – Show & Shine Wednesday Concert Series – Downtown Fernie – The Relief Committee Senior ’s Open Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford SCOTT Thursday Night Race #8 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR)

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC so that Council may hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by the proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 for: Applicant: Location: Legal Description: Bylaw:

Mathew Harold Bennett 761 – 8th Avenue Lot 4, Block 71, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A Bylaw No. 2281 cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.177, 2015

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property from R1 – Single Family Residential to R1B – Single Detached Plus Residential. The rezoning would enable the landowner to renovate an existing accessory building to include a secondary detached dwelling unit in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Official Community Plan, the Zoning Bylaw and the Building Bylaw. Requested change to Zoning Bylaw No. 1750

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Any submissions received after 4:00PM, Monday, August 24, 2015 will not be accepted. No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423.6817 or via email at cityhall@ fernie.ca. A copy of the proposed bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC during normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm August 6, 2015 to August 24, 2015 (excluding weekends and statutory holidays), or online at www.fernie.ca. This is the first of two notices published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act.

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Fernie Aquatic Centre Swim Lessons Registration of NEW Fall Swim Lessons is now open. Drop in to register at 250 Pine Avenue or please call us at 250-423-4466 for more information. Pool Pajama & Movie Night Join us for fun pool time then into pajamas to watch Treasure Planet and have some popcorn. August 14, 2015 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Base Cost: $14.67 + GST. Please register before August 12th. Banana Split Day

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or other animal will be 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 excepting areas provided and indicated. It is prohibited to drop, throw, scatter, or leave upon any part of the parks any type of litter, except into receptacles provided for such purpose.

For more information please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

Join us for some swimming and ice cream fun. BYOB (Bring your own banana.) August 15, 2015 from 1-3pm Regular Admission Applies. Aqua Adventure Camps These full day adventure & swim camps include a Red Cross Swim lesson, Outdoor activities, crafts, games, and supervised pool playtime. Session 6 - Aug 10th to Aug 14th Session 7 - Aug 17th to Aug 21st Session 8 - August 24th to 28th Ages 5 yrs -12 yrs. Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 4:30pm $267.20 for 5 day week $213.76 for 4 day week. (Aug 4-7) Summer Gymnastics Camps These fun recreational gymnastics camps are a great way for kids ages 4 and up to experience gymnastics in a safe and engaging environment. Monday – Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm August 10 – 14, 2015

August 17 – 20, 2015 August 24 – 27, 2015 $100.99 + Tax per week. NLS Course The National Lifeguard course is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge and skills required to become a lifeguard. The course emphasizes the principles, practice and the decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard in providing effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. Pre-requisites: 16 years of age by last day of course, Standard First Aid and Bronze Cross. Runs: August 17 - 26, 2015 Monday – Wednesday 9:00am to 5:00pm Price: $404.18 + Tax For more information on all Aquatic Programs including Lifeguard Training courses and Private Aquatic bookings available please call the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466.

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2015 SUMMER SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE All classes run Monday - Friday 30 minute lessons: $20/week 1 hour lessons: $40/week

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Changes to Building Inspection in Sparwood

The District of Sparwood’s contract with Outwest Building Inspection Consultants Ltd. comes to an end on August 17, 2015. To ensure there is continuity of service, we have already entered into a shared services agreement with the District of Elkford for the provision of building inspection services. Their current building official, Bruce Hunter, is expected to begin as the building official in Sparwood effective August 17, 2015. Both Outwest and Bruce will be here during the week of August 10, 2015 to handle the transition and meet on site with the various builders with active projects where possible. This change to a shared services arrangement with Elkford offers a unique opportunity to co-operate with another municipality in the provision of this service. We look forward to working with Bruce and anticipate that this arrangmeent will be a benefit to both our communities. Outwest has provided service to Sparwood since 2010, and we have been fortunate to benefit from their expertise over the time period. We wish Richard and Riley the very best in their other ventures and thank them for their service to our community.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to hear representations concerning Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw 1165, 2015. Applicant: Property affected:

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

The Official Community Plan Bylaw 1165, 2015 will replace the current Official Community Plan Bylaw 869, 2002. The new Official Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the District, respecting the purposes of local government. AT THE HEARING the public will be allowed to make representations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw and will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT a copy of the aforementioned “Official Community Plan Bylaw 1165, 2015” and related documents which have been or will be considered by Council may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., from Wednesday, August 5, 2015 – Monday, August 17, 2015 during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday. Written submissions may be sent to the District of Sparwood, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 and will be accepted up to 4:00PM on Monday, August 17, 2015 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Electronic submissions by email should be sent to sparwood@sparwood.ca. Please note that due to potential email issues, all submissions sent by email should be confirmed by phone at the number listed below. All submissions must include your name and street address and are considered public information, pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 136 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271.

NO WRITTEN OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL, AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. This notice has been published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Ofﬁcer on Thursday, August 6, 2015.

Michelle Martineau Director of Corporate Services / Corporate Ofﬁcer

Since that time, the document underwent several ﬁnal revisions, summarized as follows: • Inclusion of language supportive of farming practices, pursuant to comments received from the Ministry of Agriculture • Designation of an area west of Fire Hall #2 as future park space for Sparwood Heights. • Removal of linear park designation along Cummings Creek, to connect the Cross Country Ski Trails and the dedicated trail along Highway 43, pursuant to concerns that public access would interfere with possible future golﬁng development, raised by the developers of Whiskey Jack • Incorporation of language that designates linear park along Cummings Creek within the Whiskey Jack development if golf is not constructed by October, 2017 The most recent draft of the OCP was re-considered by Council on July 20, and a public hearing is scheduled for August 17, 2015. In addition to the change detailed above, this latest draft addresses agency referral comments and other minor wording changes.

Summer Set #5: August 10th - August 14th, 2015 9:30 - 10:00 am

Official Community Plan

Staff have been working, for the past two years to update Sparwood’s Ofﬁcial Community Plan, which was last updated in 2002. This work was culminated in a draft that was initially considered by Council on April 7, 2015.

To review the OCP go to ocp.sparwood.ca or visit the District Ofﬁce at 136 Spruce Avenue. To provide input, call Nelson Wight at (250) 425-6828, send an e-mail to nwight@sparwood.ca or attend the public hearing at 7 p.m. on August 17, 2015, where you will be given an opportunity to address Council directly.

Keep Up-To-Date On Sparwood’s Fire Ban Information And Burning Regulations

Becuase local conditions in our area can change repidly, it is important that before you enjoy a campﬁre or burning of any sorts you check our website at www.sparwood.ca or our facebook page Sparwood, BC for up-to-date bans and regulations.

Community Information and Registration Night Thursday September 10, 2015 5:00 – 7:00 PM Sparwood Curling Rink

Come and ﬁnd out what’s happening in your community! See programs of interest to people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to promote their organization, show what they have to offer, and take registration for their programs. It’s free and everyone is invited to join in on the fun! For more information, or to register your organization contact the Leisure Centre at: 250 425-0552 or email: recofﬁce@sparwood.ca.

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS Take advantage of our week-long sessions to ﬁnd out which kind of dance best suits you! Work on your ﬂexibility, technique, and get your "dance legs" back for the upcoming 2015-2016 dance season. Ages 5 - 7 Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $125.00 Ages 8 - 11 Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28, 2015 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $155.00 For more information or to register please contact the Leisure Centre at 250.425.0552, online at www.sparwood.ca or in person at 367 Pine Avenue.

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Submitted by Captain Jacqueline Zweng Unit Public Affairs Representative, Department of National Defence

Wanda MacDonald – the woman who delivers! By Jennifer Cronin Free Press Staff

anda MacDonald, nee Anderson was born in the “old” Fernie hospital. She was the first of three children for parents Carl and Anna Anderson, (nee Dolan). At the time of her birth, Wanda’s father surprised her mother by purchasing a home in West Fernie where Wanda and her brother and sister would grow up. She recalls during this time “there were tons of kids in our neighbourhood. I was in the first class to go to Ridgemont School, from grade one through seven. Every day we would walk to school.” Wanda goes on to say that the family would get fresh milk daily from “Paddy Pod.” (The way she smiled as she said his name, it was apparent that Mr. Pod was never known as just Paddy.) Wanda’s parents would take the family to Hosmer for Sunday dinner at her grandparent’s home every week. “Grandpa flattened tin cans to use as siding on the house,” Wanda remembers. At the age of 14, Wanda first met Richard MacDonald and, when she was 17, they started dating. “It was nice as a teenager, we would drive to the end of 2nd Ave. and wave at everyone and then turn around and go the other way. We called it cruising,” Wanda laughs. “They (teenagers) don’t do that anymore, now they just text each other.” After high school, Wanda went on to the College of the Rockies and completed the Office Administration program. In 1987 Wanda and Richard were married in the Fernie Pentecostal Church. Richard was working in Brooks Alta. at this time, and Wanda accepted a position with Canadian Pacific (CP) in Calgary, working in their law department while attending evening classes at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) where she studied to become a paralegal. In 1991, Wanda and Richard returned to the Elk Valley, setting up house in a mobile home on their property in Hosmer. It was during this time that they welcomed their first two sons,

Adam and Jacob. Richard accepted a position with CP Rail, and then with Westar mines, and subsequently Elkview Coal. In February of 1996, Wanda took on the role of delivery driver for The Free Press, a position that she has seen evolve. “Originally I would take the photos and articles to Cranbrook and wait for the paper, then bring them all home. We lived in a single wide trailer, and we would take all the papers there and stuff the flyers in them,” she recounts. In 2001, Wanda took her children to live in Saskatchewan for the summer while Richard built the main floor and basement of their home, and the family was able to move in upon their return. The upper floor was completed just before Christmas. This same year they welcomed their third son, Anthony. Wanda still delivers The Free Press to all of the businesses and carriers in Fernie, although technology has negated the need for her weekly trip to Cranbrook. When asked what motivates her to continue, she replies simply, “It fits my lifestyle, it is not about career anymore.” As for what is important to her, Wanda shared her sentiments in saying “I don’t think the boss at the mine is any more important than the guy that pumps gas. I feel very strongly about that. Everyone is equal and should be treated with respect.” Not being one that thinks a job defines a person, Wanda has instilled in her boys that they can do anything they want to do. She just does not want to see them struggle. In 2006, Wanda opened her home business, Happy Valley Scrapbooking, which is housed in the beautiful and bright addition to their home that Richard built specifically for that purpose. It is readily apparent where Wanda’s passion lies when she speaks of her business. “I love it! I just enjoy recording family memories. I get extreme satisfaction scrapbooking. I don’t know why everyone doesn’t do it! They’re crazy!” As one of The Free Press family, Wanda is a hardworking and passionate “face of the valley.”

adet Griffin Windsor from Elkford, B.C., has been making friends and learning sport on the West Coast of B.C. this summer. This is Cadet Windsor’s first cadet summer training experience and he was hoping to learn about how the cadet program works outside of his home community. His expectations were certainly met as he beamed about the last three weeks at Albert Head Cadet Training Centre near Victoria, B.C. Cadet Windsor, 14, is from 279 Elk Valley Squadron in Sparwood. He has been a cadet for two years. This summer, he is attending the three-week basic fitness and sports course. In addition to canoeing, the cadets participated in volleyball, soccer, sport safety, handball, dodge ball, swimming, orienteering, and much more. They even attended a semi-pro baseball game

and a roller derby. Cadet Windsor also enjoys sport outside of the Cadet Program, including air-softing and wake boarding. This summer, Cadet Windsor was very inspired by learning all about refereeing sports. Throughout the regular training year, Cadet Windsor will now be asked to help lead the cadet fitness assessment, fitness training programs and sports nights. “I think cadets is the greatest program I’ve ever joined. It’s a lot of fun despite being strict at times and I think the strictness is a good thing. My squadron friends are my best friends,” said Cadet Windsor. More than 3,400 Sea, Army and Air Cadets are participating in summer training activities across B.C. this summer. Other cadets have had the opportunity to travel across the country and even overseas. To find out more about the Cadet Program visit www.cadets.ca or follow us on Twitter @BC_Cadets.

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The Free Press Book Review In The Unlikely Event- Judy Blume Submitted by Adrienne Raczki Set in small town New Jersey this novel examines the life and mind of Miri Ammerman, a 15 year old girl who’s teenage existence takes an unexpected turn in the winter of 1953. A succession of airplane disasters in the town of Elizabeth darkens its idyllic existence, revealing heroes and exposing secrets. The characters in this longawaited Judy Blume novel revolve around Miri, and are uniquely unveiled in their own layers, their own unfolding of this tale. We experience Miri’s first love, her best friend’s eating disorder and her own mother’s eventual explanation of Miri’s long-lost father. The novel, although intended for adults, has a decidedly ‘young adult’ feel, washing over the tragic happenings with good ol’ fashioned fifties nostalgia. There are many characters that voice chapters, requiring the reader to remember names and happenings told from multiple perspectives, which I

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A sport that requires concentration “

I played too fast.” “My shoulders weren’t in the right position.” “My feet were too close to the ball.” “I wasn’t standing properly, but I hit the ball anyway.” These types of comments are often heard on golf courses. Missing a shot only takes a moment of distraction or not being in just the right position. Technique plays an important role, of course, but golf also involves concentration and strength of mind. The proof ? It’s estimated that golfers spend, on average, 90 per cent of their time on the golf course thinking and 10 per cent swinging and hitting the ball. It’s a good illustration of the importance of making the right decisions. In other words, the right balance between discipline, movement control and psychology will help you enjoy the game more and improve your score. You also have to learn to control your emotions. It’s often said that a golfer’s behaviour is a reflection of his or her personality. Your main aim should be to play for yourself, to give yourself a challenge. So much the better if you achieve your other goals as well. You missed your shot because you looked up or because your swing was too short? Just forget about it; move on and concentrate on your next shot. Frantically searching for the reasons behind a bad shot may haunt you for the rest of the game, which will only make things worse. Remember that you can compensate for an error with a perfect putt on the green. Golf can be a frustrating sport if you take it too seriously. Enjoy your successes and learn to accept your poorer performances. After all, this is a game, and the goal is to have fun.

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olf bags come in a wide range of models, just like golf clubs. Weight, handling and storage compartments are the main criteria to consider when shopping for a bag. But above all, your choice depends on what type of golfer you are. If you play most of your games on foot, you have two possible choices. For golfers who prefer to carry their equipment on their backs, a bag with or without a tripod stand has the advantage of being lightweight and compact. However, the number of compartments is limited, and you should always check the sturdiness of the handles and straps. Players who don’t want to carry their equipment should opt for cart bags. Made of leather or canvas,

they’re bigger and offer more storage space. They’re designed to be placed on a trolley or a cart. Many models have inner compartments that extend to the bottom of the bag, which prevents clubs from banging together. Some models also have special compartments for the putter and driver. The number of storage compartments is an important consideration when choosing a golf bag. Make sure there’s enough space to store balls, accessories, water bottle, rain gear, keys, phone and umbrella. A rain cover is usually included. If in doubt, just ask a specialist at the golf course or sports equipment store for advice on choosing a model that will suit your needs.

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New guidebook for managing bats in buildings Submitted

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ummer is the season when property owners notice bats in their buildings. They may find guano on the deck, hear bats in the walls or smell a buildup of guano. The Kootenay Community Bat Project, funded by the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), has received numerous calls with these issues. In many cases, landowners are happy to leave bats where they are. However, for landowners who would like to have bats move out of their buildings, a new resource guide is available. “We’re pleased to announce the publication of this booklet which we developed in partnership with the BC Community Bat Program,” said Juliet

Craig, Coordinator for the Kootenay Community Bat Project. “Although we try to visit as many properties with bats as we can during the summer, we can’t always get to everyone. This new booklet, funded by the Columbia Basin Trust, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and Habitat Stewardship Program, provides step-by-step information to landowners dealing with bat issues.” Under the BC Wildlife Act it is illegal to exterminate or harm bats. In order to “get rid of bats,” the best strategy is to wait until they have left the building and seal up all the entry and exit points. However, in summer months, bat pups can become trapped inside. “The conservation of bats in B.C. has always been important since over half of

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A wild river called the Kootenay

Submitted by Heather Leschied Wildsight’s Water Program Manager

rom my viewpoint looking out over Lake Koocanusa, I can’t help but imagine this landscape; pre-highway 3, pre-Libby dam, pre-flood. A wild river called the Kootenay. A river allowed to travel its course from riverbank to riverbank, and back again. Constantly depositing precious gravel, spawning substrates and nutrients to feed the river system. An endless system, originating north of Kootenay National Park, crossing the border into Montana, and back again to rest for a time as Kootenay Lake before plunging into the Columbia River at Castlegar. At times the landscape seems stark, without life. When the wind picks up it brings dust and debris - 2,444. The number is repeated over and over. This is the current height of the reservoir. This number dictates life here. Too little, and the water is out of reach. Too much, and favourite swimming and fishing holes are lost. It’s a constant struggle. All this amid the need to produce hydroelectric power and most importantly, revenue. Revenue that doesn’t benefit the people the reservoir impacts the most. Past compensation agreements excluded the people of Koocanusa, left out the nutrient

needs of the fish and the wildlife that depend on them. But today, an engaged community hopes to change this. I am here with the field team from the East Kootenay Integrated Lake Management Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that has been developing Shoreline Management Guidelines for East Kootenay lakes since 2006. With moral support from the Lake Koocanusa Community Council, and financial support from the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, we are conducting a Foreshore Inventory and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment with the intention to develop guidelines that will protect the most sensitive habitat values of the lake. One cool morning we stop to collect samples and detailed habitat information at a lowlying grassy bank that is typically inundated with water at high pool. At low pool it is inundated by off-road vehicle use. We are thrilled to be met by a long-billed curlew, the largest member of the sandpiper family. Curlew habitat has been documented at a handful of locations around the lake, and designated as Wildlife Habitat Areas. These shorebirds are protected under the provincial Wildlife Act and federal Migratory Birds Convention Act. But this particular site is

Lake Koocanusa, once a wild river.

a new find, and the curlew is not nearly as thrilled to see us. Long-billed curlew have had a rough go of it. They are BlueListed in British Columbia, and federally listed as a Species of Special Concern. Urbanization, forest encroachment due to fire

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suppression, noxious weeds, conversion of native grasslands to agricultural crops, and soil erosion and other disturbances from Off Road Vehicle use, all threaten these amazing birds. We promise not to stay long. We collect our data and manage

to document the encounter before we depart amidst the tire tracks, new and old, laid into the sand and grass, as the sun shines through the storm clouds to remind us that nature is still at home here.

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Para-archer heads to Parapan Am Games By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

two-time para-archery world champion from Jaffray is gearing up to compete in the Parapan American Games in Toronto in August. Kevin Evans, who shoots a bow with only one arm, is part of the Canadian contingency, which also includes teammates Alex Denys of Douro-Drummer, ON, Bob Hudson of Leonville, Sask., and Karen Van Nest of Wiarton, ON. Back in 2000, Evans lost his arm on a seismic rig while working up north in the oil patch. While he was training a new hire, his arm got wrapped up in the drill pipe and was ripped clean off at the shoulder. “There was a chunk of white bone sticking out about four inches long and no meat,” Evans said. The para-archer said he remembered going around the drill one or two times before the force of the machine knocked him out. “When I woke up I was on the ground about 20 feet from the rig. It had cleaned every stitch of clothes off of me except my underwear and socks,” he said. “It knocked me out right away.” Evans said once he regained consciousness, he thought about a similar incident that had occurred prior to this to a guy he knew who was working near the same area. The worker was doing maintenance on a machine when his arm got caught and was ripped off at the elbow.

it was spurting blood, then they wouldn’t be able to do nothing for me.” When he came to, Evans went to shut the machine off, as his helper was in shock. “I just walked over and went to shut the rig off and that’s when I seen my arm was on the ground,” he said, adding at this point, his coworkers were yelling at him to sit back on the ground. The paramedics were on the phone as Evans’ coworkers tried to stop his shoulder from bleeding. As the job site wasn’t equipped with an abundance of first aid material, Evans instructed his assistant to grab the extra coveralls from his truck, which they used to pad his shoulder until paramedics arrived. Since the injury took his “good” hand, Evans had to relearn how to do even the most basic tasks. “I was a lefty, I’m not no more,” he said with a laugh. “I’m a righty now.” The para-archer said he can do lots of things today with his right hand, but things like writing or throwing a ball are still rather diffuclut. “Your brain knows what to do, but to get your hand to do it is different.” The loss of his arm wasn’t the only injury Evans sustained that day on the oil patch. While paramedics were working on him, trying to look after his shoulder and put an intravenous in his arm, he became aware of pain in his leg, so mentioned it to one of the paramedics.

Jaffray resident, Kevin Evans gears up to represent Canada at the Parapan Am Games in Toronto this month. Submitted photo

The man was working closer to a town than Evans had been, and the ambulance was called right away. “(The other workers) said the response team was there within five minutes, and he was dead at the door, he bled to death,” he said. “When I first noticed that my arm was gone I just looked over and I kind of knew that if

“He pulled the blanket down and goes, ‘Oh my God!’ and I go, ‘What?’ and he goes, ‘Your leg’s busted’,” Evans said, adding his bone was sticking out the bottom of his ankle, severing his Achilles tendon. “So, it was the left arm and the right ankle. It wasn’t a very good day for me, I should have stayed in bed that day.”

Evans is a world champion para-archer.

Archery has always been a passion for Evans, and he wasn’t going to let a missing arm stop him from doing what he loved. Only four days after getting injured, Evans was in contact with an organization in the United States about how to shoot a bow with one arm. “These guys were shooting them with their teeth,” he said, adding he tried this method but didn’t like it. He had a copy of a hunting magazine with him featuring a man who developed a brace to shoot a bow with one arm, and after getting out of the hospital, he met with him and the man took a mold of his shoulder and developed a brace for him. The brace allowed him to shoot with one arm, and he went on to win a number of medals in para-archery, including a gold at the 2011 Guadalajara Parapan Am Games, and the World Archery Championship titles in both 2007 and 2009. He now builds braces for others who need them. “There’s so many of them around the world right now, it’s unbelievable,” Evans said, adding one person he made a brace for was an 11-year-old boy he met back in 2011. The boy, Sullivan, had all but lost the movement in the upper part of the left side of his body. When the boy heard about the successes Evans was able to achieve with one arm, his family was in contact with the archer and he made a visit to the boy’s home. “I ended up building him a little brace,” Evans said, adding the boy sent him a video when he shot his first

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arrow with his brace. “I mean, the smile on this kid’s face was unbelievable. So that was pretty cool.” What really got to Evans was when Sullivan’s older sister came up to him and gave him a hug and a kiss. “She said, ‘I just wanted to say thank you, you changed my brother’s life’,” he said. Having travelled the world with his sport and being given the opportunity to help others, Evans said he’s often asked if he could go back in time, would he go through it all again. “Financially, I know I would

have been way better off if I was still in the oil patch, but for life experience and stuff like that, then this has been a different path. Not that I’d recommend it to anyone, but if stuff happens, there’s always something else.” He said he’s still able to do everything, just differently from before, and he approaches life with a positive attitude. “There’s no sense moaning and groaning about it.” The Parapan Am Games run from Aug. 7-15 and after that, Evans will be attending the World Championships in Germany later in the month.

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Ladies Golf Results

Kootenays to host 2016 Stage Race

Submitted by Jill Snell

hat a beautiful day we had at the Fernie Golf and Country Club for this week's Ladies' Day Golf. Even with a number of players away at the Crowsnest Pass Ladies Tournament, we still had 22 ladies join us for a round of golf, we hope you all had some fun and enjoyed your day. July 28, 2015 Regular Event: Flighted Low Putts 0-22 Hdcp: Kathy Pachara, Ursula Schroeder and Arlene Bye tied 23-27 Hdcp: Patti Kuntz 28-31 Hdcp: Jill Snell and Alice Booth 32+ Hdcp: Donna Clark 0-27 Hdcp KP on 5: Kathy Pachara 28+ Hdcp KP on 5: Donna Miller

Deuce Pot: This pushed as we had 3 deuces this week, Patti Kuntz, Ursula Schroeder and Kathy Pachara Skins: Jill Snell, Heather Quatrin, Kathy Pachara (2), Ursula Schroeder (2), Shannon Takacs Gross Quota Points: 1st Ursula Schroeder, 2nd Kathy Pachara, 3rd Patti Kuntz, 4th Donna Miller, 5th Kathy Jaeb and 6th Eileen Thrun Attendance Prize: Overwaitea - Cathy Mullan Cranbrook Golf - Shannon Takacs Save-the-date for the Fernie Ladies Open and Golf Fore the Cure fun event to be held Sept. 8. Thanks goes out to the Ladies' Day Season sponsors, including Fernie Chiropractic

Submitted by Gavin Grobbelaar – Ultra Media

W and Overwaitea, whose sponsorship helps us run our weekly events. Special thanks Ray and his grounds crew, due to your hard work and efforts, the course is looking great and playing better than ever.

hat a week of racing it was. The 2015 Singletrack 6 mountain bike stage race wrapped up in Pentitcon, B.C. last Friday. The riders left it all out on the trails putting on a spectacle for all, from the front to the back of the pack. International riders of all levels, professional to recreational from 16 different countries worked their way

Severin Novak (Kelowna Cycle) of Switzerland ended in 3rd place with 11:14:25. Kate Aardal (Ridley’s Cycle) of Calgary was clinical, taking the honours and the top step of the podium in a total time of 13:27:08. Carmen Labbe (Kicking Horse) of Quebec, took 2nd place in 15:20:53 and Nicole Muzechka (Deadgoat Racing) of Calgary was the 3rd place woman with 15:25:45. The Timed Descents were always a hot topic of discussion as riders

Have a super weekend and we welcome you to come out soon and join us for a fun round of golf on a Tuesday Ladies' Day at the Fernie Golf and Country Club.

Fernie Rookie Tennis Tourney 2015 Submitted

his year, 19 kids battled it out for the Fernie rookie of the year. Some great displays of sportsmanship, tactics and concentration, as the matches get longer and more challenging. With the competition getting serious and our first ever tie break in the under 14’s final the juniors are rising to the challenge and proofing themselves to be very serious competitors. Well done to all players, parents, coaches and sponsors for a great day all round. Under 14 winner Ewan Carter; U14 runner-up Mac Piney; U10 winner Mack Sanderson; U10 runner-up Finn Piney. Under 10 Plate 1 winner Tanner Hewitt; U10 Plate 1 runner-up Riley Helgren; U10 Plate 2 winner Kerry Williams; U10 Plate 2 runner-

Reigning XC World Champ and Pan AM Games Silver Medallist, Catharine Pendrel negotiates the Highly Respected Big Ed Timed Descent on stage 4 at Kalamalka Lake. Submitted photo

Young tennis players from around Fernie battled it out to determine who would be named rookie of the year in his/her division. Submitted photo

up Wolfgang Weixelbaum; U10 Plate 3 winner Arden Stuckey; U10 Plate 3 runner-up Wren Hepher. Under 8 winner Kerry Williams; U8 runner-up Ian

MacCormack. Thanks to Canadian Tire, Tennis BC, Fernie Tennis Coaching and Fernie Tennis Community Association for their support.

from Salmon Arm to Penticton via the demanding yet world class trails at Silver Star Bike Park, Kalamalka Lake and Myra Canyon, ending on the shores of Lake Okanagan. The Cycling Clubs and organizations responsible for setting routes for each stage put on an even bigger spectacle with courses that tested rider’s skills and endurance. The heat of the Okanagan that became apparent in the latter stages kept riders honest, adding another element of race strategy. Cory Wallace of Jasper (Kona) with his gutsy riding style all week got him the overall men's win in a total time of 10:55:47. Tristan Uhl (competitivecyclist.com) from Texas took 2nd place with 11:07:17 and

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were forced to keep their wits about them every day with some challenging and exhilarating descents laid out for them by the locals. Some of the descents claimed some victims in the way of mechanical and medical, keeping both support teams busy in the evenings. Olivier Bruwiere (Team Narviflex Nomadesk Masters) was the overall men's winner of the TD with a total time of 0:41:42 and Wendy Simms (Kona-Frontrunners) was the overall winner of the ladies with 0:50:33 Singletrack 6 is coming to the Kootenay Rockies in 2016, pedalling through the towns of Fernie, Cranbrook and Golden. It will be a spectacle not to miss.

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Bill Adamack memorial golf tourney making debut By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

he Fernie Golf and Country Club will set the stage for the inaugural Bill Adamack Memorial Golf Tournament later this month. Sponsored by Fernie Home Hardware Building Centre, the tournament is dedicated to a long-time employee of Home Hardware/Beaver Lumber in Fernie for 23 years. William “Bill” Adamack, who passed away unexpectedly in 2012 at the age of 61, was a long-standing member of the 3300 Club. One hundred per cent of funds raised will go to local children’s sports programs and will be distributed by the 3300 Club. The tournament will be played in a Texas Scramble format, with four-person teams and takes place on Aug. 27. The cost is $119 per person. Registration is at noon with a shotgun start beginning at 2 p.m. An awards dinner will follow at 7 p.m. Space is limited to 80 participants. Price includes: 18 holes of golf, driving range balls, computerized scoring, a steak dinner and lots of great prizes to be won. For those interested in attending the dinner only, the cost is $38 per person, including taxes. To donate a prize to the upcoming golf fundraiser or to register, contact Joseph Gatt, event coordinator, at 250-423-4694.

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Ryan Ingram and Walter Ingram of Fernie Home Hardware Building Centre show the poster for the upcoming golf fundraiser taking place Aug. 27. Photo by K. Smith

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816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford wi P. 250.865.4000 * F. 250-865.4001 * www.elkford.ca hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the proposed District o Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 774, 2015 at:

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District of Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 774, 2015 6:00 pm on Monday, August 10, 2015

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District District of Elkford Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the proposed District of Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 774, 2015 at: Intent of Bylaw Amendment No. 774, 2015: Monday, August 10, 2015 To amend District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw6:00 No. pm 737,on 2013 including: District of Elkford Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC 1. Intent Addingof a definition for Hostel to No. Part774, One 2015: Interpretation 1.1 Definitions after Home Occupation as follows: Bylaw Amendment To amend District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 2013 including: "Hostel means a building or part thereof used as737, a temporary place of lodging containing one or more Sleeping Units and may include facilities for washing, dining and 1.1 socializing." 1. Adding common a definition for Hostel to Part cooking, One Interpretation Definitions after Home Occupation as follows: “Hostel means a building or part thereof used as a temporary place of lodging containing one or more 2. Adding Principle Usesand to Part Zoning subsection 4.12forService Commercial Zone follows: Sleeping Units mayFour include common facilities washing, cooking, (C2) dining andas socializing.” "(xvi) Adding Hostel, Principle limited to Uses 4 Sleeping Units, to subsection Lot 1 District4.12 Lot Service 8965 Kootenay District(C2) PlanZone NEP83617 2. to Part Fourlimited Zoning Commercial as follows: (xvii) “(xvi) Personal and limited Professional Services". Hostel, to 4 Sleeping Units, limited to Lot 1 District Lot 8965 Kootenay District Plan NEP83617 (xvii) Personal and Professional Services”. 3. 3. Adding "Hostel" to Part Parking, Screening, and Landscaping subsection 3.1 Parking Requirements and add 1.0 Adding “Hostel” toThree Part Three Parking, Screening, and Landscaping subsection 3.1 Parking Requirements Required Vehicle Spaces perParking Sleeping Unit. per Sleeping Unit. and add 1.0 Parking Required Vehicle Spaces Location: 7 Bearpaw Crescent Bearpaw CrescentDistrict Plan NEP83617 Legal Description: LotLocation: 1 District 7 Lot 8965 Kootenay Legal Description: Lot 1 District 8965Brewster Kootenay District Plan NEP83617 Owner:Lot Cathy Owner: Cathy Applicant: CathyBrewster Brewster Applicant: Cathy Brewster

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District of Elkford P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road District of Elkford 1H0Road P.O. Elkford, Box 340,BC 816V0B Michel info@elkford.ca Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 info@elkford.ca All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing. All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record o Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the the Public Hearing. Public Hearing. Curtis Chief Administrative cer Please noteHelgesen, that no further information or Ofﬁ submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Publi July 30, 2015 Hearing.

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Wildlife Corner Highway 43 and a grizzly bear was also seen by Whispering Winds Mobile Home Park.

Submitted by Kathy Murray

Fernie A small black bear was seen by mountain bikers on Oh Dear in Ridgemont. Make noise to warn wildlife of your presence and avoid surprising them at close range which may provoke defensive behaviour. All our trails are multi-use and are becoming noticeably busier with hikers, bikers and wildlife. Making noise, especially when approaching blind corners and areas where the line of sight is poor will result in a reduction in human/wildlife and trail

user conflict. Remember, wildlife and uphill traffic have the right of way. Sparwood A grizzly bear was reported attacking chickens from a chicken coop on a farm on

South Country Bear sightings reported by Rosen Lake Never Approach or Feed Wildlife Report human/wildlife conflict to 1-877-9527277(RAPP) or #7277 on cell. For more information on preventing human/wildlife conflict visit www.wildsafebc. com

Grizzly bears have been spotted around Sparwood. Bicyclists and hikers are asked to be extra cautious when exploring the wilderness. Google image

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RASCHER: Ella Waltraut Rascher died of pneumonia on July 22nd, 2015 at the age of 79 in Coquitlam. Beloved wife of Hubert (deceased) for 26 years, loving mother of Michael (Holly), Tanja (Rudi), Thomas and Rickie (Treena), and grandmother to Terrence, Julia and Luke. She is also survived by her brother Arno. Ella was born May 21st, 1936, one of five children in a part of Germany that now belongs to Lithuania. As a child, Ella’s family fled the Russian Army to live in West Germany until she came to Canada in 1956, settling in Edmonton. There she married Hubert in 1965, moving their four children to Fernie ten years later where Ella worked for a while in the kitchen of the Tom Uphill Memorial Home. She enjoyed picking blueberries in the forest around her home. Ella retired to Westbank in 1994, spending her time picking cherries and volunteering for the West Side Care Centre / Interior Health, until she suffered a stroke in 2010. Her family would like to thank the staff at the Lakeshore Care Centre in Coquitlam for the care they provided to Ella. Ella will be laid to rest beside her husband on the 8th of August 2015 preceding a 1pm service at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel”, 891 4 Ave, Fernie. Memories & condolences shared at cherishedmemoriesfs. com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

Place of Worship

ELK VALLEY CHURCH SERVICES ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

741B 2nd Ave., Fernie

Centennial Square, Sparwood

WELCOMES YOU Sunday Meeting Morning Services

11:00 am

Corps Officers: .. Majors James & Gwen Hägglund

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

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KNOX UNITED CHURCH

SNOW VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church

201 2nd Avenue, Fernie

Informal Sunday Gatherings 2nd & 4th Sundays @10 am May, June, July, August

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

1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME

521 4th Avenue, Fernie

Parish Office 250-423-6127 Masses:

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

YOU ARE WELCOME AT KNOX!

Father Marcel Cote

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Monday Mens Fellowship...7 pm Sunday Worship & Children’s Ministry...10:30 am Friday Youth Group...7 pm Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Office 250-423-4114

SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE (formerly Fernie Baptist Church)

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

Sunday Services

436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

250-425-7787 Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC)

10:00 am in Fernie 6:00 pm Sparwood Campus gathering

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

Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

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

Everyone Welcome

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2 bedroom, 1 bath fully furnished condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. Just bring your clothes. $1150. per month Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin At 250-425-7711

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

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

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3 bedroom condo in Juniper Court Sparwood. Fridge, self cleaning stove, dishwasher. Newer kitchen and bathroom. Looking for long term non smoking tenants. References req’d. $900 p/m plus utitlities. Call 403-562-7565 or 403-563-6270. Clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Carbanado Court Sparwood. No pets. $750 per month. Please call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711. For Rent: 2 Condos turned into one very large, clean 2 bedroom, 2 bath fully furnished condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. This unit has everything you need including Jacuzzi tub, dishes, bedding. Just bring your clothes.. $1200 per month. Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711 New condos in Sparwood Heights 2 bed/2 bath units are $1100. per month. 2 bed/1 bath units $1050. per month. These units are in a new complex. New stainless steel appliances, granite counters, in suite washer/dryer. Building comes with an elevator and on site storage unit. No smoking or pets allowed. References required. (Utilities not included) Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711 PineCrest Apartments Sparwood BC 1 & 2 bedroom apartments newly renovated, furnished and unfurnished available immediately starting at $800/month

Contact Manager - 778-518-2253 or view at www.glprentals.com

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

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

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

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Apartments for Rent

ALPINE COURT

1 & 2 Bedroom Units Furnished & Unfurnished From

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month

695 per month

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of August 9 to 15, 2015

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

Making time for the family is important. Your children, or even your elderly parents, need you. You won’t hesitate to devote to them all the time they need.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

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BRAIN GAMES ACROSS

CROSSWORDS

You may decide to go back to school or follow a short training session. You’ll soon reap the rewards, even though you’re short on time and have to go to considerable effort.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

Expect to put in some overtime at work. These efforts may earn you a promotion and put you in management’s good books.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

You are at the dawn of a new beginning. If you’re looking for a job, you finally find a promising career, albeit a stressful one. The salary is appealing, and a bright future is in the making.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

You have a brainwave. You succeed in better defining your priorities and visualizing your future. You have a flash of inspiration concerning a new way forward.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

You’re happy to organize an event that brings together lots of people. Just a few words from you is enough to establish perfect harmony between the people around you.

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48. Trickle 49. Length x width 50. Go bad 51. Impresses greatly 52. Ruby and scarlet

DOWN

1. Pile up 2. Comfort 3. Moon cavity 4. “____ So Shy” 5. Desirous 6. Holiday songs 7. Run off to wed 8. Dawn drops 9. Accompany 10. Black magic 11. Waned

19. Chicken 23. Weight-watcher 26. Cry to a bullfighter 28. Fish snare 30. Ten-year units 31. Bob or beehive, e.g. 32. Most strange 33. Allergic reaction 34. ____ State Building 35. Deserved 36. Tuck, for one 38. William Tell’s missile 40. Carbonated drinks 45. Feathered scarf 46. Damage

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 772

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

Following the departure of a colleague, you’re given a promotion that you’ll learn to enjoy, slowly but surely. Much to your surprise, a new way of living enables you to accomplish great feats.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You have the opportunity of going on an exciting trip, and you’re tempted by a foreign adventure. You may even think about moving to another country. Projects line up one after the other.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

It takes time to realize your dreams. After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day. You need some patience in order to realize your projects, fulfill your ambitions and achieve your goals.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

You have to be very patient in order to finally reach an agreement at work or elsewhere. You win your case if it has been dragging on in court for a while.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

Your doctor should finally find the treatment that’s perfect for you if you have some health problems. You can expect to get a good promotion at work.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

You achieve something that you’re particularly proud of. You may even save someone’s life, if only by listening. The person involved is very grateful.

PUZZLE NO. 509

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

Answers:

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

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WHERE QUALITY AND SERVICE MEET WITHOUT COMPROMISE COME IN AND MEET YOUR HOME TOWN TEAM

WHEN YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY

2015 FORD F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT / STK NT1507

2015 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT / STK NT1486

,83 9 $ E SAV MSRP

E SAV

$51,269 EP $41,433 OR $305 BW 84 MONTHS

2015 FORD F350 XLT DIESEL

STK NT1427

MSRP

$62,549 EP $51,131 OR $378 BW 84 MONTHS

$65,649 EP $50,897 OR $377 BW 84 MONTHS

E SAV MSRP

STK UC0248

$130

BW 72 MONTHS

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD

$17,990

$180

STK UT0718

BW FOR 60 MONTHS

MSRP

$71,519 EP $58,845 OR $435 BW 84 MONTHS

2015 FORD F350 LARIAT DIESEL

STK NT1478

STK NT1514

16,4 $ E SAV

$76,739 EP $60,430 OR $446 BW 84 MONTHS

MSRP

$77,649 EP $61,208 OR $452 BW 84 MONTHS

LOOK FOR THE LEGACY MARK DOWN 2008 FORD ESCAPE LTD 4WD

SALE PRICE

$14,990

2,6 1 $ E SAV

309 $16,

FERNIE PRE-OWNED 2013 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK

41 $11,

2015 FORD F350 LARIAT DIESEL

14,7 $ E SAV

2015 FORD F150 SUPERCREW PLATINUM / STK NT1493

$14,990

2013 NISSAN JUKE SL AWD

$20,990

$180

STK UT0721

$186 BI WEEKLY 48 MONTHS /

2011 KIA SORRENTO AWD

STK UT0720

STK UC0252

BW FOR 72 MONTHS

$16,990

$152

BW FOR 60 MONTHS

2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LTZ AWD/ STK UT0705

$25,995

$221

BW FOR 72 MONTHS

All payments at 4.99 % interest. $0 down calculated on all payments OAC. Example uc0248 total interest paid for 72 months would be $2781.22. Total payments would be $20,124.00. $499.00 documentation fees calculated on all payments conditions apply see the team at Fernie Ford for more details.

Visit our new Brenner Road location

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

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Buying or selling give me a call.

A portion of my commission will be donated to the Fernie Trails Alliance. tenay o o K t s Ea

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Welcome to Wapiti Hello and Welcome to Wapiti Music Festival. Located in beautiful British Columbia! We are so happy to have our community come together to pull off one heck of an event like this. At Wapiti we strive to bring the best and brightest in new Canadian indie music. Over the weekend you will hear everything from rock to blues and pop. We hope you thoroughly enjoy yourself. Fernie is a wonderful community and this is one of the best ways to experience our Kootenay culture. While listening and dancing this weekend, don’t forget to bring cash and try some of the delicious offerings of the food truck vendors as well as the refreshment gardens, where you will find craft beer and boutique wines. As you all probably know, BC is dry this season. Please be aware of the fire ban and smoke only in designated areas and dispose of butts properly. This weekend would not be possible without the effort and dedication by all the hard working volunteers. A warm and heartfelt thank you to all of them. Chantel Souliere Board of Directors, Wapiti Music Festival.

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Schedule of Events Thursday August 6 At Arts Station Downtown Fernie 7:00 pm 8:15 pm

Saturday August 8

Hark Raving Sirens The Steadies

Friday August 7

At Fernie Annex Park 6:00 7:00 8:15 9:45

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Doors open Buckman Coe Reuben and the Dark The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer Festival Closed

At Fernie Annex Park Noon 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 3:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 9:45 pm 11:00 pm

Doors Open Kirby Lovecoast Towers and Trees Close Talker Rah Rah Mounties Sherman Downey Festival Closed

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City Hall 501-3rd Ave., Box 190 Fernie BC, V0B 1M0 www.fernie.ca

Annual Wapiti Music Festival The City of Fernie would like to welcome festival goers to the Annual Wapiti Music Festival and thank the many volunteers for all of their hard work and dedication in coordinating this great event for our community.

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August 7-8, 2015 Annex Park, Fernie Free Parking • Secure Bike Check

TD Kids Tent Saturday 1 to 4 Crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wapiti is pleased to provide parking at no charge for those attending the event. We also have a secure bike check and strongly encourage festivalgoers to ride their bikes or walk to the event if possible.

Safety Reminder The Elk River is a fast moving mountain river. There are no lifeguards on duty. It is recommended to avoid the river and the duck pond and watch your children at all times, especially near the water. You are at your own risk.

If you are driving please watch for the signs and volunteers directing you to the parking area inside the Annex Park. There is parking along city streets, but we ask that you respect the properties and driveways of residents and avoid blocking their access and not park on lawns. Also, please respect no parking signs where they are posted.

Food & Refreshment Vendors There is a vendor village where food trucks and vendors will tantalize your tastebuds, along side colourful craft vendors. Fernie Brewing Company will be serving up Fernie’s best brew and wine will be served from the Gehringer Brothers Okanagan winery.

Please note that care should be taken around the festival grounds, especially after dark, as there is considerable foot and bike traffic.

Wapiti kick off party! FREE show with

The Steadies

Opening Band ~ Hark Raving Sirens Thursday August 6th, 7:00 pm @ The Arts Station All ages, refreshment gardens. Ticket sales and merch will be available for sale. Join us for a great start to a fun weekend!

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August 7-8, 2015 Annex Park, Fernie Buckman Coe – Folk Soul Reggae Vancouver BC Bridging the worlds of roots, soul, and reggae, Buckman Coe is a passionate believer in the power of music to shape the future. His sunkissed folk; gospel-tinged soul; intoxicating world-beat melodies, and psychedelic rock sensibility all play a part in providing the sonic platform for Coe’s soulful and conscious lyrics. “Goddamn if this slice of blues-basted Americana doesn’t make a great case that he just rode in on the rails from Tupelo, Mississippi” Georgia Straight buckmancoe.com

Close Talker – alt rock, pop Saskatoon – SK Close Talker the exalted, young, indie-rock quartet from Saskatoon recently announced their second full-length album, Flux, will be released on November 4 via Nevado Music. Recorded over three weeks, during the spring of this year at Montreal’s Breakglass Studio with Jace Lasek (Land Of Talk, Suuns, Young Galaxy), while the Canadiens were in the throws of their playoff run, the 10 tracks are the first the band has done with an outside producer. Closetalker.ca

Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer – blues rock, Vancouver BC In reality, Shawn ‘The Harpoonist’ Hall and Matthew ‘The Axe Murderer’ Rogers evoke much more than just grisly nautical imagery. Armed with an arsenal of harmonicas and a mess of foot percussion the duo kick out raw and primal blues while infusing with a jolt of renewed energy. Their memorable name is inspired by a lyric from Kris Kristofferson’s ‘Bobby McGee’ that references the blues harp, (‘I took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana’) and ‘axe’, a common term for the guitar. Their influences range from the iconic songwriting of Willie Dixon to the boundary pushing of Jack White, but their sound is distinctly their own. harpoonistaxemurderer.com

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Kirby – singer songwriter, alt pop, Burlington Ontario After fronting Burlington, Ontario prog-rock band ‘First Time Fallen’ for several years, Kirby decided to go solo, releasing his first solo EP “Within These Walls” in 2007 before taking the figurative plunge with his next EP “The Good Fight”, in 2008. Hitting the road for the first of many solo tours across Canada and performing in Australia over the last six years his first full band release “Into The Dark” in 2011, displayed his true passion, belting out emotional lyrics right from the bottom of his heart.

Lovecoast – rnb soul, pop Vancouver BC Lovecoast is a young band with old soul, creating West Coast inspired Indie R&B/Soul Pop. Formed in 2013, Lovecoast’s four members came together through unanticipated fate years after their University graduation. Now based out of Vancouver BC the band has cultivated a live show that is dance driven and highly energetic, garnering comparisons to acts such as Hey Ocean! and Lake Street Dive. lovecoastmusic.com

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Mounties – Vancouver BC, alt rock, new wave Hawksley Workman is a six-time nominated and two-time Juno award winning musician, producer and multiinstrumentalist, Steve Bays is the main songwriter and front man of Hot Hot Heat, Ryan Dahle, the brains behind indie stalwarts Limblifter and Age of Electric. If you tried to draw a chalk line joining the birthplaces of Hawksley Workman, Steve Bays, and Ryan Dahle—all of them prominently Canadian, all from separate corners of this enormous country—well, you couldn’t. It’s too big. Here’s another thing that’s big: “Headphones”, the deliriously catchy first single from Mounties, a band that started as a chance meeting between the three men at the 2009 Juno Awards, and became a spectacular, improvised two week recording session three years later.

Rah Rah – alt rock Regina SK Autumn 2012* sees the release of The Poet’s Dead, the third and most accomplished album to date by Regina, SK sextet Rah Rah. Building on the strong foundation of their last release, the critically acclaimed and iTunes Canada championed Breaking Hearts, this new ten song effort effectively captures a band at the peak of their abilities doing what they do best. New Album out Sept 15 2015. Rahrahband.ca

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Reuben and the Dark – alt rock, Calgary AB

Sherman Downey folk, bluegrass Corner Brook Newfoundland Since releasing his debut album, Honey for Bees, in 2010, Sherman Downey has been diligent in carving out a spot within the Canadian music scene. It wasn’t long after the first album dropped that Sherman was invited to represent his home province of Newfoundland & Labrador at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. Sherman was honoured to then play at the 2010 JUNO Celebrations and has since been toiling away at getting his music into the ears of an expanding and supportive fan base.

Calgary’s Reuben and the Dark is a collection of five multi-instrumentalists and vocalists led by Reuben Bullock. The group makes chilling, emotive folk and soul driven by dark, introspective lyrics that explore the duality of misery and joy. Boasting a rare chemistry between all members across western Canada, Reuben and the Dark has emerged organically from Canada’s stellar independent scene on the strength of often anthemic compositions that translate the language of emotion into song with haunting clarity. Their debut album is produced by the UK’s Chris Hayden (Florence & the Machine) and Canada’s Stephen Kozmeniuk (Madonna, Nicki Minaj, and The Game feat Kanye West) and is being mixed by Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Adele).

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Towers and Trees – folk rock, Victoria BC Towers and Trees are an indie rock collective from Victoria, BC with a rich, anthemic sound and thoughtful songwriting that harkens to groups like Hey Rosetta, The Arcade Fire and Coldplay. With its roots as a home recording project by singer/songwriter Adrian Chalifour, the original vision of Towers and Trees was simply to rediscover the joy of creating and sharing music, free of any pressure, measure or expectation. “One of the greatest shows I have ever witnessed, full stop… front to back: performance, charisma, personality, conviction.” ~ Jon Williams, the Zone 91.3. towersandtreesmusic.com

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