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Worker shortage affects Fernie businesses By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

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In a community that sees more than 300,000 visitors each year and has a population of less than 5,000, businesses in Fernie are struggling to find employees. Fernie mayor Mary Giuliano said with changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program, local businesses have been hit hard. And because of the small population, these businesses rely on such programs to meet employee demands. In the past, employers would pay an application fee of $250 per foreign worker employed at the company, which was good for two years. Now, with changes to the federal program, that fee has increased to $1,000 per application and is only good for one year, she

told The Free Press prior to the Aug. 24 council meeting. “But reapplying doesn't necessarily mean they will allow you to remain [in the program],” she said. “It's pretty onerous right now for the employers.” Members of the business community, including the Fernie Chamber of Commerce, McDonald's, Tim Hortons, Ann's Independent Grocery, 7-11, A&W, Canadian Tire, Fernie Lodging Company, Park Place Lodge and the Brick House filled city council chambers on Aug. 24 at the Committee of the Whole meeting. The discussion was to update council on present labour shortage challenges facing local businesses and to seek support from the city in finding solutions and working with other levels of government.

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Most Fernie businesses in the tourism and hospitality, food and beverage and retail industries, despite national advertising efforts, are operating short-staffed. Shortages as high as 45 per cent – which for some businesses is the equivalent of 30 employees – are seen in some businesses. Matt Brazeau of the Brick House said he has job postings continuously on sites like Kijiji and EK Employment. One job posting received 1,800 views but yielded only one job applicant. Housing remains a challenge to filling the staff shortages. Many employees are saying they have to share a multi-room home with nine or 10 people to afford living in Fernie. A survey from the B.C. Non-Profit Housing Association states, “in

Fernie, renter households earning less than $22,037 [per year] and living in two-bedroom units pay an average of 93 per cent of their income each month on rent plus utilities”. There was a discussion from city council about businesses offering staff accommodations or creating a housing cooperative. Sheila Byers of Park Place Lodge said the lodge has been advertising manager positions with accommodation available but are still not receiving applications. Representatives from the businesses on hand also said they are paying living wages and market rates – and all said they were paying more than minimum wage, with average wages being in the $15-$17 an hour range. Continued on page 3

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The East Kootenay area has been put under a smoke advisory warning because smoke from other fires is drifting into the area. The Smoky Skies Advisory went into effect just before 10 a.m. on Aug. 23. The majority of the smoke is coming from wildfires burning south of the border, adding to the smoke caused by the local wildfires in the KootenayBoundary areas. While the Smoky Skies Advisory is in effect, the Ministry of Environment is asking people to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and to be aware of any odd

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It is different than the Wildfire Smoke Advisories issued for in the Grand Forks, Castlegar and Creston areas, which are based on concentration levels of fine particulate matter in the air. “A Smoky Skies Advisory is a pilot program intended to respond to the rapidly changing nature of wildfire smoke, in which smoke concentrations can vary significantly over short distances and periods of time that may not be wellcharacterized by the existing air quality monitoring network or responded to in a timely manner by Wildfire Smoke Advisories,” said the Ministry press release. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Resurfacing Fording Mine Road By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

Nine kilometres of road will be upgraded on Fording Mine Road, near Elkford. The Ministry of Transportation awarded the $2.9 million contract to Interoute Construction Ltd to repair the road, which leads to a Teck Coal operation. “Rehabilitating Fording Mine Road will provide a safe and reliable route to serve the operations of Teck Coal, a key

contributor to the economy of the East Kootenay and the entire province,” Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett said in a press release dated Aug. 20. “We expect Teck to be in operation there for many more years, so this project is essential for workers to ensure they come home safe to their families every day.” The work project, which is expected to be completed in mid-September, consists of replacing damaged asphalt

and concrete roadside barriers, along with other base repairs. Fording Mine Road is a transportation route for Teck Coal operations, which projects to operate in the area for another seven decades. The project is part of a 10-year plan to improve B.C.’s transportation network. The overall plan, called B.C. on the Move, will provide $800 million over the next three years to rehabilitation projects around the province.

Teck Coal facing charges By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

Teck Coal has been notified of charges in relation to a 2012 incident at its Elkview operation. The charges have been filed under the Environmental Management Act and the Fisheries Act. “Teck has been charged under the Environmental Management Act and Fisheries Act and that’s in relation to a discharge of water containing

sediment as well as monitoring, reporting and construction practices,” said Chris Stannell, Teck’s senior communications specialist. Stannell said that they are taking the charges “very seriously” and have reviewed the incident that caused the charges. “We have thoroughly reviewed the incident that took place in 2012 and we have taken a number of steps to prevent a reoccurrence,” Stannell said, adding that

certain measures were enacted to prevent a reoccurrence, such as alterations in procedure and employee training. According to Stannell, “there was no human health risk associated with the 2012 incident at Elkview Operations and no indication of longterm adverse impacts to the environment.” The Free Press will have more information on the charges as they are made available.

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Damage to “non-motorized” signs By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

There seems to be some misunderstanding about the trails in Fernie and over whether or not motorized vehicles are permitted on them. A conservation officer for the East Kootenay Zone said because of an increase in illegal motorized activity, signage has been added to many trails in the area. Patricia Burley said the non-motorized crown land trails are around Mount Fernie and Mount Proctor, whereas the trails on private land are under agreements with the Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) and landowners to manage a non-motorized system. “The Conservation Officer Service is Doug Koran (right) found this damaged sign on the trailhead of Roots and reminding the motorized Uprooted, on River Road Extension last week. Looking on is Bob Mitchell. Submitted community to educate work, have no rights, and they’re saying ‘screw themselves so as not to violate provincial law and frustrate non- you, we’re going to ride the trails anyway’, so motorized users,” she said. “We ask the public to we’ve been putting up non-motorized signs now for the past five years and quite consistently respect the signage posted by the FTA.” Trail cameras, enforcement patrols and reports they’re ripping them down.” Sometimes the people on motorized vehicles from the public can help catch violators, and the public is encouraged to report plate numbers of will try and challenge Gilmar and insist they are allowed on the trails. violators. A14 www.kootenayadvertiser.com “It’s constant diligence that we have Mount Fernie Provincial Park is also nonmotorized under the Park Act, she said. “Dirt to constantly work at,” he said. “To get the bikers are not allowed to use these trails at any information out there, to put the signs back on. Our program is education.” time.”because there are Specializing in: with It’s not always easy having an encounter noGilmar, unimportant Pat who sits onparts the FTA board, said King Steak, Beef, Italian Sausage he said. there have been a number of acts of vandalism someone on a motorized vehicle, and Lunch Meat “I would say half the time it’s an issue, they’ll on the non-motorized trails this summer, where back,cut thewild othergame! half of the in some cases entire polls have been ripped out talk back and battle We time they’ll say ‘well didn’tSparwood, know andBCI’m sorry’ of the ground. BoxI 1619, V0B 2G0 are lying. You take it Phone: (250) 425-4401 “In one case, they not only tore2 the but you know half of them 1001 Industrial Rd. Fax:as(250) they425-0186 turn around.” post down, they carried it up the road with a grain of salt as long Toll Free: 1-877-240-8686 In these cases, Gilmar gives them the number 50 metres and threw it into a gully.” & Richard Boivin 426-7259 office inPatsy the area. TheFax: trails, which FTA helps maintain, are non- to the conservationOwners: Burley said if anyone wants to report violations motorized trails, he said. “There’s motor bikers out there that did no they are to call 1-877-952-7277.

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The Castle on First movement centre

idea of renting it out a few mornings a week to teach yoga classes, and much to her surprise, he said yes. A group of community Her network of instructors caught leaders have joined forces wind of this and the emails started in a mentoring, supportive pouring in, with each instructor looking partnership to promote health to see if she, too, could teach there. and well-being in Fernie. “We’ve been working together, The Castle on First has been dabbling, kind of dreaming where we transformed into a movement could go, what kind of space we could centre. Under its roof houses have. Nothing in town really worked or a diverse selection of classes fit, so when this opportunity came up, that all, in one way or another, they jumped on it.” have a focus on movement, The owner was, again, very said the woman who brought accommodating and allowed for the idea to fruition. more classes to be held, and promptly Marlene Vale, who teaches dropped Vale off more keys for the yoga classes at the Castle, has other’s involved. been living in the area just The centre started immediately with short of 10 years and said she five instructors teaching different always felt the town needed a classes, each having her own freedom, community centre. Vale said. “I’ve always worked “That’s the lovely thing about it, we’re in community centres in all our own bosses. We can choose our Victoria and Ontario, and I’ve own hours. We work together. We all been surrounded by lots of have different skills and strengths, but movement ideas,” she said, we have this shared vision and that’s adding Fernie is the perfect really all that we needed.” place for a movement centre The people in the community have to thrive. A movement centre embraced the movement centre, she is a hub of creativity with Yoga instructor Marlene Vale is the founder of the movement centre in Fernie. Photo by K. Smith said. “They’ve been so supportive. I diverse forms of movement think they see that opportunity and there will also be ballet classes, a variety of “Studies show that women work best and expression, she said, adding it’s hopefulness. It’s inspiring.” when we work with each other not work there is a similar business in Nelson and dance classes, and a spin studio. There are now close to 10 collaborators While there are a number of classes over each other, and that’s so empowering said she got some of her inspiration from involved with the Castle and interest available now, Vale said the grand opening for all of us. And we all want this place to there. continues to grow. Vale is even renovating “I thought if Nelson can do it, we is Sept. 12. “That’s where we’ll welcome work and to grow. I have close to 10 people what is now a stora could too. We’ve got so many talented the community. We have a whole bunch saying that same message,” she said, ge room in the building and transforming people here,” she said. “Whether you’re in of things going on,” she said, adding there adding the team of collaborators shares it into a dance studio that will offer privacy construction or restaurants or art, everyone will be demonstrations taking place and the responsibility of business growth and to the kind of dance classes that will be who lives here is a master at their craft. that’s also when the spin studio will open development. “We all want each other to offered there. its doors. succeed because that’s how we’ll keep this There’s so much pride here.” “We have a teacher and she does urban, As a way to get away from a typical [business growing].” While yoga is Vale’s forte, she said burlesque, hip-hop. She teaches kind of Vale said she’s had her eye on the Castle the centre explores many other types of business model of top-down leadership, radical dance,” she said. the Castle works as a mutual empowerment located on 1st Avenue for sometime, as it movement. “I want the dancers to feel like they can “I don’t want to limit myself to just yoga, business model where each collaborator has been for sale for a couple of years. really express themselves and really let go. Starting out on her own, she wondered as all movement is valuable, of course. I operates her own business (so far there She’ll be teaching edgy kind of stuff.” have Tai Chi, meditation classes, all forms are only female collaborators) under the if she could rent the space while the owner For more information on the Castle of yoga including pre- and post-natal umbrella of the centre, and offers support continued trying to find a buyer. Movement and to view class schedules, She approached him and pitched the [starting] in the fall,” she said, adding to one another, Vale said. visit www.thecastleonfirst.com. By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

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biennial event. During the competition, teams from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, the territories and the northwestern United States compete in five different tasks including fire and smoke safety, first aid and a written exam. The competition aims to bring attention to what mine rescue is and the impact is has on communities.

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Wildlife Corner update - bear awareness

Submitted by Kathy Murray WildSafeBC Community Coordinator

Feeding by intent or neglect, approaching, watching and photographing bears all contribute to an increase in human/wildlife conflict and the destruction of bears. Bear sightings, bears eating garbage left outdoors, bears eating apples dumped at compost sites and left on apple trees in backyards, people approaching, watching and taking photos of bears have been reported all over Elk Valley communities. After repeated exposure to people and easy access to human food, bears lose their natural fear of people, associate people with food and become bolder. The end result is a potential threat to human safety and the death of a bear. Thanks for giving bears their space and respecting “Bear in Area” notices and trail closures. Fernie - Bears accessing garbage and apples at the Fernie Mobile Home Park, Ridgemont, Coal Creek Bridge, Annex Park by the East Fernie bridge and Dike trail by the Leroux Mansion. Bear viewing by the Coal Creek Bridge, people reported approaching bears and Bears are showing up all over the Elk Valley. taking photos. Cougar sighting reported on Lazy Lizard

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trail between the P9 junction and the power line. No aggressive behaviour reported. Sparwood - Bears reported feeding on apples dumped at the community compost site by the fire hall and by the Causeway Bay hotel. Elkford - Bear sightings reported on Alpine Way, Fording Drive and Newgate Crescent. South Country - Bear sightings reported behind the gas station in Elko and in Jaffray. If you don’t want bears on your property or in your neighbourhood jeopardizing your personal safety, keep garbage indoors, clean up all fruit trees, dispose of fruit responsibly, avoid areas with bears, give them their space and help your neighbours do the same. Please report all violators to your local bylaw officer. Thank you for helping prevent the needless destruction of bears and helping keep our community safe for bears and people. Never Approach or Feed Wildlife. Report human/wildlife conflict to 1-877-952-7277(RAPP) or #7277 on cell. For more information on preventing human/wildlife conflict visit www.wildsafebc.com

Upgraded multi-use trails in the Montane area By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

Fernie’s trail system will be receiving an upgrade on the Montane Trail loop. Parastone Developments, creators of a recent neighbourhood in Fernie, announced plans on Aug. 20 to upgrade and connect three existing trails. In partnership with the Fernie Trails Alliance, Montane Trails hopes to serve cross-country riders of every skill level.

“The majority of the new trails at Montane are classed as green and blue single track and cater to families and intermediate riders,” said Pat Gilmar, a director of the Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) in a press release. The way the trails are designed and laid out, all of the residences in the Montane neighbourhood will be no more than 100 meters away from a trail or walkway. The Montane trail is a 10-kilometer loop which features three offshoots,

varying in difficulty. The Montane Green trail spans about four kilometers and is double-tracked, while the Montane Blue runs six kilometers on a single-track trail. A more advanced offshoot trail called Uprooted is currently under construction. The Montane Trails are accessible by the Coal Creek Road. There are 14 kilometers of trails at Montane. According to Gilmar, an additional four kilometers of more advanced trails – rated

moderate blue or easy black – will be completed by late fall or early winter. “The vision of it is to have a trail that is rideable for [ages] five to 85, so anyone could feel comfortable on it, safe on it but still have a lot of fun,” said Simon Howse, general manager of Parastone Developments. “ We will continue to work with the Fernie Trails Alliance to build and maintain a safe and sustainable trail network for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.”

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Boivin Creek Trail Closure

To ensure public safety, the multi-purpose trail along Boivin Creek from Fording Drive to Highway 43 will be closed for the duration of the Boivin Creek Dike Improvement Project. Trail users are asked to observe and obey signage and practice caution while using adjacent trails and greenspaces.

Community Registration Night

Thursday, September 17th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Elkford Community Conference Centre Join us at Community Registration Night to ﬁnd out what's happening in your community. Local groups and organizations will be on hand to answer all of your questions and take registrations for various programs and activities that are available for all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this free-of-charge opportunity. To book a table for your organization or group, please call 250.865.4010 or email recreation@elkford.ca.

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The District reminds residents that between April 1st and September 30th, outdoor water use follows an odd and even day format corresponding to your address within the hours of 4:00 am to 10:00 am and 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm only. This bylaw, and others, are available for viewing at www.elkford.ca.

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Earlier this summer, a controversial trophy hunt in Zimbabwe led the international community to take to social media to express its collective outrage over the killing of a 13-year-old Southwest African lion. Cecil the lion was killed by Walter Palmer, a dentist and recreational big game hunter from the United States who is said to have paid upwards of $50,000USD to hunt lions in Africa's wild. The lion he shot with an arrow was a major attraction in Hwange National Park and was identifiable by a GPS tracking collar around his neck. Cecil, along with other lions in the park, was also being studied by Oxford scientists as part of a project that has run since 1999 and his movements followed since 2008. It is said that Cecil, because he was such a tourist attraction, had become accustomed to humans, which made it easy for visitors and researchers to photograph and observe him. In June, Palmer paid big bucks to a hunting guide to take him on the hunt, they lured when Cecil out of the sanctuary, and Palmer shot and wounded him with an arrow. The lion was tracked, and roughly 40 hours later, killed with a rifle. On Sept. 1, B.C.'s hunting season opens, starting with bow hunting, and with Cecil's tragic fate fresh in the minds of anti-hunting groups and animal lovers everywhere, it begs the question of whether or not the act of one perhaps misguided “hunter” will affect the livelihoods of the thousands in Canada who hunt responsibly. Maybe responsible hunting, to some, is an oxymoron. Though it should be mentioned that the majority of hunters are also animal lovers, and despite the fact their goal is to ultimately make a kill, they respect animals and hunt them in an otherwise fair manner. From the 17th to mid-19th centuries, the fur trade was a vast commercial enterprise across the wild, forested land that is now Canada and was sustained by the trapping of beavers by Aboriginal people to meet the demands of European consumers who wanted the pelts to make felt hats. The practice of trapping and the fur trade in general led to exploration of the land and eventually settlement. In other words, hunting played a major role in the creation of Canada. Today, Canada's fur trade is valued in the billions with its trickle down effect from the activity itself employing thousands and thousands of Canadians – from butchers, to taxidermists, to leather workers, to meat shop and pro shop employees (as well as the sale of licenses, tags, rifles, gear, etc.) and so on, there's no question hunting continues to have a major impact on our economy and on our overall gross domestic product. As a meat eater and leather and fur appreciator, I very much support hunting. I am not condoning the actions of Walter Palmer or those who hunt game in small enclosures where the animal has little chance of survival – but then again, that isn't really what hunting is all about. As a rule and not as the exception, hunters and trappers who earn a living from their mode of employ, deeply respect animals and understand that by minding regulations and abiding by restricted times of year when hunting is permitted and respecting the predetermined amount of animals they can kill, they also understand how hunting and trapping can be essential for conservation. Keeping in mind how important hunting is not only to our history and to our country's creation, but also to the current impact it has on our economy, it is only right to not only respect our hunters and trust they are complying with the rules that are set in place to ensure conservation, we should also thank them for doing a job that most of us couldn't stomach, but greatly benefit from as a result.

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Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor re: Duffygate scandal Emails emerging from evidence at former Conservative senator Mike Duffy's criminal trial in Ottawa sends a chill down the spine. They implicate the prime minister's office, senior Conservative senators and other high-level Conservative Party operatives in cover-up scenarios that bring Watergate to mind. Stephen Harper should never have appointed Mike Duffy as a Prince Edward Island senator in the first place, given that Duffy had lived in Ontario for decades and visited P.E.I. only on occasion. But once again Harper bent the law to suit his political purposes and now he's got to face the music

as his subordinates' shenanigans become public. Duffy made 168 Conservative fundraising appearances across the country in 2010 alone, leaving me to wonder when he had time to fulfill his senatorial duties to the Canadian public. It doesn't matter a whit whether Harper knew in advance about Nigel Wright's secret $90,000 payment to Duffy. The central question in my mind is do we want a PM who employs, appoints and consorts with people of this caliber? If we, as citizens, are to clean up this parliamentary web of deceit and lies, and the stain of corruption and sense of entitlement, we need to carefully choose who we send to Ottawa. If senior Conservatives in the

Letter to the Editor re: David Wilks In his interview with The Free Press editor (FP, Aug. 20) MP David Wilks is quoted as saying, “There's been a lot of talk about how Canadians want to take back Canada.” Musing on this, he said he was uncertain about “... what Canada they want back.” Given that Stephen Harper once said, ”When I'm finished, you won't recognize this country”, Mr. Wilks must surely have realized that the Canada 'they' want back is one they can recognize, the one before Harper became prime minister. It might, for example, mean that 'their' Canada is one where the PM and his party would not mislead the House of Commons on 31 occasions, or a Canada free from the taint of 17 violations of election laws - make that 18, because only last week Mr. Wilks had to take down a dishonest and untrustworthy online political ad which contravened the Elections Act by using a fake NDP logo. Or a Canada where the PM does not wage all-out war against science by defunding crucial high arctic research centres, barring researchers from discussing their work and threatening to fire scientists working for Environment Canada if they share their findings without political approval. And perhaps even a return to a Canada where, regardless of political persuasion, Canadians could take pride in a PM whose policies and philosophy were rewarded by a Nobel Peace Prize and not by a daily body count from Afghanistan. And, if Harper had his way, from Iraq as well. It is hardly surprising that Mr. Wilks is unable to understand the political implications of “I don't know what Canada they want back.” He doesn't want to know.

JC Vallance Fernie, BC

PMO and senate can try to cover up repayment of expense claims by one senator, how can we trust them to tell us the truth about the state of the economy, federal government finances, and the urgent needs around climate change? It would be very easy to simply walk away in disgust from what our parliament has become, but we need to clean up this mess and elect representatives who can start changing the culture and the way our government is run. We owe it to our children and grandchildren. My vote is going to Bill Green and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. They have the integrity and vision to make Canada a country I can be proud of again.

Andy Shadrack Kaslo, BC

Letter to the Editor re: Fires Though the forecast was for rain, from where I’m sitting all that’s coming down is ash. With over 1,479 fires in B.C in this fiscal year, I could be anywhere in the Province. Children and our elders with asthma or lung conditions are struggling to breath. Through the haze it can be hard to see solutions to the mess of climate change. A decade ago it was inconceivable that there could be gay marriages or reconciliatory efforts with First Nations People….. And yet, it happened because people who wanted change led, from the grassroots. Whatever you may think of these issues, their trajectory show how quickly change can happen. The same can and must happen with climate change. Innovative solutions are available now like: a fee and dividend system on carbon emitters, to corporate giants committing $140 billion to address climate change, to capturing energy waste from the constant and predictable flow of municipal water systems, to decreasing our own consumption. There is a way out of this, and our will is the driver of that change.

Dona Grace-Campbell Kaslo, BC

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CANADIANS VOTE 2015 A look at the candidates for Kootenay-Columbia A chat with Green Party candidate Bill Green CANADIANS

By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

During the last federal election in 2011, the voter turnout for youth under the age of 30 in the Kootenay-Columbia riding was only 35 per cent, a number this year’s Green Party candidate hopes to see improved on Oct. 19. In a recent interview with The Free Press, Bill Green said now is the time when the youth should be exercising their right to vote, adding it is “critically important” to reach out to that voting demographic and urge them to cast their ballots on election day. “There are now more millennials than there are baby boomers,” he said. “If you guys do it, you can make a change.” The problem is there is a lot of talk about strategic voting – something Green said there’s little evidence to suggest works in the fist place - which turns the youth off from voting and makes them cynical. “The only way we’re going to fix that is by encouraging people to vote for what they believe in and for the future they want,” Green said. “That’s the fundamental message I’m giving.” Green said the campaign trail is going well so far, and the Green Party has built a strong campaign for the upcoming election. “I’m excited about how the campaign is going,” he said. “I am really encouraged by the positive feedback that I’ve been getting at the door steps.” What he’s been hearing is a mix between undecided voters, and, that support for the current government doesn’t seem to be as strong as it once was. “There’s a huge number of undecided voters here and I

think that Conservative support has slipped since the last election. A lot of people want to see a change.” The Green Party has, since its inception, had a strong focus on the environment, which is an area where the party’s KootenayColumbia candidate brings a lot of experience to the table. Since 1994, Green has been the director of the Canadian Columbia River Inter-tribal Fisheries Commission, a First Nations organization focused on salmon and ecosystem restoration. Prior to his work with the commission, Green worked on protecting aquatic ecosystems in Papua New Guinea and on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Green said there have been a number of issues raised by constituents during his campaign trail. Because Kootenay-Columbia is one of the largest districts not only in British Columbia but also in all of Canada, wants and needs vary across the region. In Fernie, though, some of the concerns he’s been hearing include access to healthcare, affordable childcare and affordable housing. Another issue common across the riding is constituents want job creation and to maintain jobs for young people, a problem Green said has to do in part with the issue of affordable housing. “You always think of affordable housing as a Toronto or a Vancouver issue, but it’s also an issue here in Fernie,” he said. “Part of that comes down to the real estate competition with people from Alberta and vacation homes. It’s astounding for me to walk around and see how many homes are owned by Albertans.” Green said in many ways that’s

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good for the economy, but also said if the Albertans who buy houses here only occupy those houses between a few weeks to a few months a year, how much money does that actually put into the local economy? One of the policies of the Green Party is to reestablish the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and begin to invest in social housing and cooperative housing that will make housing more accessible and affordable, Green said. The Green Party wants to restore corporate income taxes to the levels they were in 2008, he said.

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“In 2008 it was lower than what it was in the early 2000s but higher than what it is now,” he said. “Let’s increase the corporate income tax to what it was in 2008 and take that revenue and invest it in things like CMHC.” Green said another big part of the Green Party’s policy is moving to a low-carbon economy and moving Canada to the forefront of the global clean energy revolution. “And the way we’re going to do that is getting the incentives right,” he said, adding this means establishing a carbon pricing regime that puts Canada on the

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path to carbon reductions in the future. The way to introduce a carbon price is through a carbon fee and dividend system, which would set a clear price on carbon pollution. Some economists suggest the fee could start at approximately $50 per ton of CO2 that would rise by $10 until it reaches between $150$200 per ton. “The intent is it changes investment decisions of businesses so that in 10 years from now, we’re positioned for a the low-carbon economy.” Green said he thinks a lot of the consequences of such incentives means the country will have to leave some of the oil sands in the ground. “Do we have to leave all of it? Do we have to wind down the old sands industry? No, I mean why not have a sustainable level of oil sands production instead of thinking we’ve got to keep going up and up and up because that’s clearly not sustainable.” Of all the issues that could be improved in Canada, Green said he believes it’s the breakdown of the country’s democracy. “We have to fix it,” he said. “Part of that is about electoral reform and the voting system, which all the parties except the conservatives are talking about.” For this reason, Green said it is important the Green Party is part of coalition government. “I think, whatever the outcome from the election, it looks highly likely it’s going to need some type of coalition, which I don’t find scary whatsoever. I think some of our best governments have been coalition governments and they’re reasonable,” he said. “I think it’s time for that cooperative approach.”

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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 • 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 – Ease the Knees 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

• 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure 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 • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Darts at the Sparwood Legion • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Fridays • 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:00am – Nine & Dine at Sparwood Golf Club • 11:15 to noon – Toddler Time at the Fernie Library • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm - Free Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm - Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre

• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Jam Night every 2nd Friday at the Sparwood Legion • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen/Adult Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre

Saturdays • 9:00am to 12:30pm - JaffrayBaynes Lake Market at Baynes Lake Comm. Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:00 to 3:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 4:00 to 6:00pm - Meat Draw at the Fernie & Sparwood Legion • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood & Elkford Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood & Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing

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

UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 27

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Resort (FAR) Bill Adamack Memorial Golf Tournament, FGCC Doomsquad at the Royal BC Cup Downhill Race Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Fernie Ultra: 80 km Trail Race 6 Stage Ultra Run Porky Blue, Registration 8:30am, Fernie Hotel The Bison Brothers at the Royal

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SCOTT Thursday Night Race FINAL Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) 6th Annual Tears & Gears Mountain Duathlon – Classic & Enduro Race Wam Bam Dirt Bike Jam City Dirt Jumps Demolition Derby at Hutchinson Farm – NO DOGS OR PETS Please Closing Day for Summer Operations Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Fernie Ladies Open and Golf For The Cure, Fernie Golf & Country Club Project 9 Race: Meet at lower Island Lake parking lot 7pm Sparwood Fall Community Information/Registration night, Sparwood Curling Rink 5th Annual Joe Varosi Slow Pitch Tourney – proceeds to Cancer Society Club Championship at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford Men’s Wind-Up at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford Harvest Feast & Fest, Prentice Park Ladies Wind-Up at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford

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City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

Ph: 250.423.6817 Fx: 250.423.3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-4 pm (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250.423.4226

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The City of Fernie is looking for a fulltime Operator 1 to work in the Public Works department. Under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor this position performs a variety of duties related to the operation of equipment and manual labour working in our Streets, Water and Sewer departments. Duties and Responsibilities The Operator 1 must have a solid background in equipment operation as well as be physically fit to perform tasks involving manual labour. Working in teams and alone, the Operator 1 is required to assist street crews with sweeping, patching, painting and snow removal. Work with utility crews in the maintenance of our water and sewer systems. Operators are expected to work on our shift crew, working combinations of days, afternoons and weekends depending on the season. Illustrated Examples of Work • Operate truck plows, sanders, loaders and other equipment for snow removal. • Operate sweepers, water trucks, tandems, backhoes for street maintenance and repair. • Hand shoveling asphalt, road gravel. Hand tamping trenches. Collection of waste and litter clean up.

NO GLASS is permitted in Blue Bags What can be placed into blue bags or what needs to be taken to a depot? In order to protect the health and safety of those who collect and sort blue bags, and stop the contamination of plastic and paper recycling, glass is NOT accepted in the blue bag program. It will be the responsibility of residents to bring their glass recycling (food and grade container glass only) to the glass recycling bin at the Fernie Transfer Station. That means pickle jars, jam jars, olive bottle, beverage bottles etc… What goes in Blue Bags: • Cardboard • Mixed Paper • Tin and aluminum cans • Semi-transparent (cloudy) #2 plastics (milk and vinegar jugs) What does NOT go in Blue Bags: • Glass • Plastic bags • Any plastic other than #2 cloudy • Styrofoam • Tin foil, tin pie plates etc… Recycling MUST be in clear or blue bags. No loose recyclables can be left at the curb – they must be in the bag. All recyclables must be put out by 8:00am collection day. The Curbside recycling program is bi-weekly. Pick up schedules are available at City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www. fernie.ca Thanks everyone for your cooperation!

Minimum Requirements: • Valid BC Driver’s License, minimum Class 3 with air brakes endorsement and clean driver’s abstract • Valid Flagging Certificate Preference will be given to candidates with additional operating experience in a variety of equipment used in municipal operations. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the current CUPE contract. Detailed applications containing resume and references should be received by 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, Sept 2, 2015 addressed to: Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 (Email: dave.cockwell@fernie.ca).

Water Restrictions in Effect Due to the extreme temperatures and drought conditions over the summer the City of Fernie has instituted the following Watering Restrictions until further notice. Please adhere to the following restrictions: ACTIVITY

RESTRICTION DETAILS Odd-numbered addresses on ODD numbered calendar days. Even-numbered addresses on EVEN numbered calendar days. Water only between the hours of 7 pm to 7 am for no longer than 1 hour duration. Odd-numbered addresses on ODD numbered calendar days. Even-numbered addresses on EVEN numbered calendar days. Water only between the hours of 7 pm to 7 am for no longer than 1 hour duration.

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• Work with crews performing water system maintenance and repair. • Work with crews performing sewer system maintenance and repair. • Performing minor maintenance on equipment such as greasing, oiling and minor service work to maintain equipment in their care operating in a good and safe manner. • Maintain record keeping systems for the work performed. • All duties as outlined as a laborer and other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Residential lawn watering

Non-Residential lawn watering

Flowers & vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs and No restrictions at this time. trees. Commercial flowers, decorative planters, shrubs, trees and No restrictions at this time. vegetable gardens. Hosing private & commercial outdoor impermeable surfaces Not permitted other than for health & safety purposes or to prepare a surface (driveways, sidewalks) for painting or similar treatment. Residential car washing & boat washing.

Only with a hose equipped with spring-loaded shut off.

With your cooperation we can reduce our water consumption during peak summer months. For more information on water usage and conservation please see the Water Smart Action Plan on the City website.

Leisure Services Happenings Fernie Aquatic Centre Fall 2015 Swim Schedule (September 6 – December 19, 2015) Public Swim Monday to Friday 7:00-1:00pm & 3:00-8:00pm Saturday and Sunday 12:00-6:00pm Water Slide Monday to Friday, 4:00-6:00pm Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm Aqua Fit Active Fit, Mon / Wed / Fri, 8:30-9:15am Gentle Fit, Tues / Thurs / Fri, 10:30-11:15am Crocodile Swim 1st and 3rd Saturday each month 3:00-5:00pm 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. Jr Lifeguard Club Kids learn attitudes and skills that could one day save a life – their life, or someone else’s. The Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) is designed to let kids participate in activities similar to those of real lifeguards – in a safe, fun and controlled setting. But just as important, kids experience teamwork and a sense of belonging. It is a unique program, designed as a ‘coaching’ environment of long-term goals and short-term ‘personal best’ achievements. They become part of a club, the Junior Lifeguard Club. The Junior Lifeguard Club is a place for kids to: • Learn about lifesaving and lifeguarding • Enjoy friendly competition and special

events Challenge themselves to aim for personal bests • Hang out • Get fit • Make friends • Have a great time! Tuesdays September 15-October 6, 2015 Ages 8 and up, $ 86.61+ Tax Fall Registration Fair Will be held this year on September 9th and 10th at the Fernie Curling Club from 6pm to 8:30pm each evening. To register for a FREE table call 250.423.2245 or email sharon.switzer@fernie.ca For more information 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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Notice for Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use

Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Tuesday, September 8

Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm

Monday, September 21 Regular Meeting CANCELLED

Monday, September 28 Special Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm

Expressions of Interest – Board of Variance

The District of Sparwood is currently looking for someone to ﬁll a vacancy on the Board of Variance. If you have an interest in serving the community by providing your expertise and sound judgment to appeals brought before the Board, please let us know. Expressions of interest to be considered as a member of the Board of Variance should be submitted in writing to the District of Sparwood no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, September 4, 2015 to the attention of the Manager of Planning. What is the Board of Variance?

The Board of Variance is required by Section 899 the “Local Government Act” of B.C. and is formed in accordance with Board of Variance Bylaw No. 981. The Board of Variance is a quasi-judicial body which is independent from the District Ofﬁce.

The Board deals with appeals for minor variances, where compliance with regulations within the Zoning Bylaw would cause undue hardship. The Board also deals with matters regarding additions and structural alterations to non-conforming buildings. The Board cannot deal with matters related to land use, density limits, parking variances or landscape variances. The Board is currently made up of three members appointed by District Council. Elected District ofﬁcials and District staff are not permitted to sit on the Board of Variance. If you are interested, but have further questions about this position, please contact Nelson Wight at (250) 425-6828 or by e-mail at nwight@sparwood.ca

Community & Facility Services Leisure Centre

POSITION: Casual Labourer – Casual On Call

PRIMARY FUNCTION Reporting to the Director of Community and Facility Services, the Casual Labourer performs a variety of tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of the District Leisure Services buildings, parks, playgrounds, arena and other facilities. The incumbent provide custodial services, removes garbage, sets up and takes down events, assists in the installation of ice surfaces, maintenance of parks, fields, landscaping, snow removal etc.; Operates small trucks, cleaning equipment, power and hand tools, snow blowers and ice resurfacer etc. The Casual Labourer fills in or provides additional support for the maintenance team as needed and determined by the District of Sparwood. PRIMARY DUTIES 1. Inspects and provides custodial services within, but not limited to, the Leisure Centre Complex; 2. Assists with and conducts park inspections and maintenance; 3. Clears snow around the leisure centre and adjoining sidewalks and parking areas; 4. Inspects, repairs, cleans and maintains playground and park equipment; 5. Assists with the daily inspection of the ice plant, leisure complex heating systems, pool filtration systems and other equipment; maintains associated maintenance logs and records as required; 6. Erects and dismantles staging and other temporary equipment in parks and recreational facilities; 7. Moves and sets up and takes down tables, chairs and other furniture and presentation paraphernalia for functions in the facilities; 8. Operates District equipment as trained and in a safe manner including but not limited to trucks, tractors, mowers, ice resurfacer, etc.; 9. Provides supervision of the arena complex and ice surface during event and activities, as assigned; 10. Provides exemplary customer service; 11. Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Must be physically fit and able to perform labour intensive work • Has basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and maintenance skills and knowledge • Demonstrable exemplary customer service skills • Ability to perform custodial skills quickly and with a high degree of care and diligence • Has the ability to work independently EDUCATION & TRAINING: • Valid Class 5 Drivers License • Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate or Higher Certification • WHIMIS • Basic First Aid

Applications with cover letter, resume and references will be received at 367 Pine Ave, Sparwood, BC until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 8, 2015.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate required skills and abilities. Wages, beneﬁts and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698. Current hourly rate for this position is $24.64.

Take notice that Council of the District of Sparwood will be considering the following resolution at the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.:

A resolution to authorize issuance of a Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit for an openpit rock quarry pursuant to Section 921 of the Local Government Act, on the property located on the south-side of Highway 3, east of the Gas Compressor Station (PARCEL 89 (SEE 85409I) DISTRICT LOT 4589 KOOTENAY DISTRICT EXCEPT PART (1) PARCEL A (PLAN 117879I) (2) PARCEL B (PLAN 96783I) (3) THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN DUE EAST FROM IP 47 SHOWN ON PLAN 524 S1 TO THE WEST BOUNDARY OF PARCEL 82 (4) PLANS 94073I, 104478I, 3099, 4485, 5058, 6343, 6726, 7024, 9393, 9514, 9587, 12100, 12585, 12587, 15443, 15692, 16378, 18301, NEP19861, NEP20648, NEP21051, NEP22339, NEP22933, NEP59847, NEP64864, NEP65597, NEP71445, NEP82674, NEP82972, NEP84640 AND NEP84642) and as shown on Schedule A. The term of the Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit is two (2) years. The application for this Permit was initiated by the applicant VAST Resources Solutions Inc. of 4500 Mennie Road, PO Box 538, Cranbrook BC, V1C 4J1 on behalf of Jemi Fibre Corp.

All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed resolution shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission on the matters contained within the application at the Council Meeting. Written submissions may be sent to the District of Sparwood, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0. 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. These submissions must be received by no later than three (3) hours before the Meeting in order to ensure their availability to Council. 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. The above application, related staff reports and background information may be inspected online at sparwood. ca/government/news or at the Municipal Office –136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C. – during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday from the date of this Notice until the scheduled meeting. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at the Municipal Office in person or by calling: (250) 425-6271 Nelson Wight Manager of Planner

Notice of Amendment to Utility & Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1014, 2009

Pursuant to Section 59(2) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the public will have an opportunity to comment on Utility & Solid Waste Management Bylaw 1014, 2009, Amendment Bylaw 1174, 2015, before Council considers fourth and ﬁnal reading of the bylaw on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 1:00pm, in Council Chambers located at 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC. The amendment proposes that commercial waste bin owners/users be required to ensure that their bins are secured (wildlife) and that waste does not overﬂow onto public lands.

A copy of the bylaw amendment and staff report can be viewed at the District Ofﬁce during regular work hours or online at www.sparwood.ca. Anyone wishing to provide their comments to Council but are unavailable to attend the meeting on September 8, 2015 are encouraged to submit their comments in writing by any of the following methods: • • • •

In Person: Drop of written submissions at the reception desk, District Ofﬁce, 136 Spruce Avenue By Fax: 250.425.7277 By Mail: District of Sparwood, Corporate Ofﬁcer, Box 520, Sparwood BC V0B 2G0 By Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

The deadline for written submissions is 9:00am on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. For more information please contact Michelle Martineau, Director of Corporate Services, at 250.425.6812 or mmartineau@ sparwood.ca. Michelle Martineau Director of Corporate Services / Corporate Ofﬁcer

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Shyanne Osmond smiles through surgeries By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

or seven-yearold Shyanne Osmond, life hasn’t always been easy. Last year, she was diagnosed with AVM – Arteriovenous malformation – a rare condition that causes an abnormal connection of blood between her veins and arteries, creating a tumour on her upper lip. Since relocating to Burlington Ontario, to get treatment at Toronto Sick Kids, Shyanne has endured a total of six surgeries, but the tumour isn’t subsiding. “The tumour is extremely aggressive. Within two months, the tumour is back,” said Amber Osmond, Shyanne’s mom. “We are going to go to an oncologist and start getting cancer treatments to try to slow the growth down, plus the surgery.” The family moved

to the Toronto area because it is the only place in Canada that has the medical assistance they need to combat the condition. Throughout all of it, Amber Osmond says that her little girl is still smiling and maintains a happy disposition. “She’s the happiest little girl ever. Nothing brings her down. She knows with the cancer treatments that she might lose her hair. I said to her ‘Would you like mom to shave her head if that happens so you’re not the only one?’ She laughs at me. She said, ‘Oh no mom, just get me a wig’,” Osmond said. Osmond continued by saying that Shyanne refuses most of her pain medication after surgeries, not even taking Tylenol. Osmond is originally from Fernie, and her eldest son is still here, living with her dad while attending school. At this point,

the Osmonds don’t think they will ever be able to comfortably return to Fernie. “They told us she will be battling this the rest of her life. When she turns 18 years old, they will be transferring her to the AVM clinic for adults in Toronto. Always get treatments, always get surgeries – non stop,” said Osmond. In January of this year, the community rallied to raise funds for Shyanne’s medical bills. The Smiles for Shyanne fundraiser held on Jan. 24, consisted of a spaghetti dinner and fundraising event, raising a total of $27,135, exceeding all expectations that organizers had. The community support has meant a lot to the Osmonds as they continue to battle the rare condition. Amber Osmond thanked the community and everyone involved. “Thank you. Each

and every one of them, from the people we don’t know to the people we know, all of them. The prayers, the love the support we get from people,” she said. Osmond specifically

wanted to thank Stephanie Rogers, who was instrumental in setting up the Smiles for Shyanne Facebook page, which brings in messages of support from all over the world.

“I was talking to a lady yesterday from Paris who is looking for treatments and asking how Shyanne’s is going,” said Osmond. Donations can still be made to Shyanne’s

medical bills through her GoFundMe account, and the Smiles for Shyanne Facebook page has updates on her progress.

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Finding the right grip

Stay in control

hether you choose to play golf to get some outdoor exercise, or to compete with yourself or with others, it is important to play with civility and tolerance. There’s hardly a course that hasn’t seen the unpleasant attitude of some golfer who has lost control. While these “bursts” might have taken place in the past, it’s almost certain they will happen again. When you play golf, it is understood that you have agreed to adopt a decent behaviour and at least a minimum of etiquette. A player who cannot accept a missed shot is no fun for anyone. Excuses and

aggressive behaviour will only spoil the mood. In addition to upsetting the other players, it will ruin your concentration and performance. To avoid spreading uneasiness and disapproval all around you, take advantage of a missed shot to analyze your technique. Stay calm and try to figure out what caused the mistake. Then, concentrate on the game and try to correct the shot. If, inadvertently, a regrettable word or gesture should escape you, always apologize to your playing partners. It will make it easier for them to deal with your misconduct and play with you in the future.

aving a good grip is important when hitting the ball, because the hands are the only contact with the club. In fact, the position of the hands has a direct influence on the trajectory and direction of the ball, as well as the distance it will travel. The two hands must work together in order to provide the maximum power and precision. To hold the club properly, place the shaft diagonally in the palm of your left hand; this is the hand that primarily holds the club. Then close your hand so that the knuckles of the index and middle fingers remain visible. The thumb must support the club during the back swing, so it should be positioned a bit right of centre of the club. As for the right hand, it is primarily the fingers which hold the club. Ensuring that the middle bones of the fingers are visible behind the shaft will help with the follow through at the moment of impact. The left thumb should be covered by all of the right hand. There are three accepted grips - the overlap (or Vardon, after Harry Vardon, the great British player who popularized it), the interlock and the 10-finger (or baseball). With the 10-finger, all ten fingers lie flat on the club’s handle. With the interlock, the little finger of the right hand twines with the index finger of the left. With the overlap grip, the right hand ring finger butts firmly against the left index finger. The overlap is by far the most popular grip today. Taking courses with a qualified instructor will teach you how to hold your club comfortably and properly. These courses will also help you correct any errors in your grip, which will undoubtedly increase your performance.

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child. Depending on the model chosen, the shaft can either be lengthened, or it can be replaced with a longer one as the young player grows. The size of the grip can also be adapted for the youth. This type of club is much easier to handle and enables the youth to be more at ease while playing. The current trend is clubs with ultra-flexible graphite shafts that are well-suited for the swing speeds of even the youngest players. Before investing in a set for your kids, rely on the advice of a specialist. He or she can help you choose among the many “junior” sets that include a few woods and irons, as well as a bag that is specifically designed with kids in mind.

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Sports

Wakesurfing competition wowed crowds at Koocanusa By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he Koocanusa Wakesurfing Challenge came out of hibernation this year and provided a weekend of entertainment on the lake. The competition, which was hosted at Sunshine Houseboats near Newgate, BC, saw roughly 50 competitors compete for three days, from Aug. 21 to 23. The event was a qualifier for the 2015 World Series of Wake Surfing. The Challenge returned after a hiatus in 2014, and saw a few less professional riders than normal. That was made up for in how many juniors and amateurs were interested in competing this year. “We were super stoked on having so many juniors, because usually it’s hard to get the kids to want to compete,” said Caroline Villeneuve, who

was one of the main organizers of the event. “That’s one thing that I was very happy about this weekend.” Keenan Flegel took the top place for pro men in both the surf and skim board categories, while Villenueve herself claimed both women’s titles. Currently Villeneuve is ranked second in the world for the sport. She wants to give local wakesurf enthusiasts a chance to compete and step into the competitive world. “Four years ago, when I did the first one, there was no other competition in Canada, at all, that was part of the World Series. For local people to access the World’s, they needed to qualify in a world qualifier and we had to go to the States,” Villeneuve said. “This opens the door to a lot of riders. It’s just to promote the sport. It’s really for fun, and some people take it a little more seriously than others.”

The weather caused a few headaches on Friday, but overall, the event had ideal conditions for the remainder of the weekend. “It was a lot of re-adjustment along the way, but overall, it ran very smoothly,” said Villeneuve. The Rocky Mountain Wakesurfing Association (RMWA) was the main organizer for the event, but they had help from many sponsors and partners. “We are a very small group, so it is a lot of work, but it’s worth it,” said Villeneuve, who also is the president of the RMWA. “And these kind of events don’t happen without sponsors and volunteers.” Villeneuve also credited H20 School, Drone U, Body Glove, Boardstiff, Gear Hub, Phase Five, Centurion Boats, and Give’r Shirt Works, among many others for their help with making the event happen.

Grant Witherell competed in the pro men’s skim boarding category on Saturday afternoon. Photo by L. Scheitel

Local roller derby team wins silver By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he Avalanche City All Stars (ACAS) took home second place at their last tournament of the season in Spokane, Washington. The tournament took place over the weekend of Aug. 14 to Aug. 16, and saw 24 teams compete for the title. “Spokarnage”, as the tournament is dubbed, featured teams from the Northwest United State and into Alberta and B.C. Teams from as far away from Alaska and Hawaii competed in the threeday roller derby event. “The team has played in Spokarnage for the previous two years, and done quite well, but

this is the first year ACAS hit the podium, a very important achievement for the league,” said Jess de Groot in a press release. “The team only had 10 skaters at Spokarnage, with most other teams bringing 14 to 16 players.” The ACAS played in a total of five games and only lost to Team Alberta, who walked away with the title. “Team Alberta is highly competitive and has a full roster,” said de Groot. The end score of the game was 195 to 92 for Team Alberta. Along with a spot on the podium, the second place finish earned the ACAS $500. Spokarnage was the last event of the roller derby season for the ACAS. After a short offseason, the league plans to start a Learn to Skate program for the public to learn about the sport.

The Avalanche City All Stars walked away with second place and $500 after competing in the Spokarnage Roller Derby tournament on Aug. 14 through 16. Submitted by W. Bruns

Joe Varosi Softball Challenge set for Sept. 12 By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he Joe Varosi Softball Challenge is returning to Prentice Park ball diamonds for the fifth year in a row. What started as a tribute game to a friend has turned into an annual event that raises thousands of dollars for cancer research. “It’s in memory of a gentleman by the name of Joe Varosi who was a good friend of mine,” said Dave Harrington, an organizer of the challenge. “He died of cancer five years ago. He was a big slow

pitch fan, he liked to play slow pitch when he was younger and always enjoyed the game. I thought, after he passed away, a good way to raise funds for cancer would be to put on a slow pitch tournament in memory of him.” The game is a fun-spirited game between two teams: the Has Beens and the Wannabes. The Has Beens team is comprised of players that are all over 50, and the Wannabes is the Wolfpack team from the Fernie Pub. “Some younger guys were there, and they were on the Fernie Hotel slow pitch

team. It basically came down to ‘We will take you guys on anytime you want’,” said Harrington. Friendly smack talk has always been a part of the game. Kirsten LeBlanc, who plays with the Wannabes, said that it’s part of the fun. “It’s totally a fun time, those guys are awesome,” she said. “It’s just a fun day and a good cause. We definitely raise good money for the Cancer Society and remember Joe Varosi while we are doing it.” This year, Harrington has a goal to raise a minimum $3,000 for cancer research,

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e had another beautiful day at the Fernie Golf and Country Club for this week's Ladies' Day Golf. We had 25 ladies out to join us in Fernie for a round of golf. We hope everyone had some fun and enjoyed some camaraderie with some other golfers. August 18, 2015 Regular Event: Flighted Low Net from the Red Tees 0-22 Hdcp: Sue Boyd 23-27 Hdcp: Pat Moore 28-31 Hdcp: Karen Lozza, Alice Booth, Anne Majic (tied) 32+ Hdcp: Teresa Caufield 0-27 Hdcp KP on 5: Val Emond 28+ Hdcp KP on 5: Marilyn Onofrychuk Deuce Pot: Dawn Crump and Marilyn

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Fernie Museum hosted symposium dedicated to current exhibit By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he Fernie Museum hosted a symposium in honour of their current exhibition, Fernie at War: The Morrissey Internment Camp. Hosted over the weekend of Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, the event featured discussion and lectures from six noted researchers who contributed to the exhibition with around 15 guests in attendance. “In many communities there are those stories that everybody knows and then there are those stories that nobody knows. This happens to fall into that latter category, where some people may have heard part of the story but not all of the story,” said Ron Ulrich, the director and curator at the Fernie Museum. He said that this exhibit was important to present because it is a large part of Fernie’s history that rarely is talked about. Internment at Morrissey happened during the First World War, where men of non-British descent were considered enemy aliens and corralled into a camp. Ulrich cited that there were many ethnicities effected, including Hungarian, Ukrainian, German and other Eastern European minorities. Ulrich and his team timed the exhibit to coincide with the 100th anniversary of internment at Morrissey, roughly eight kilometers west of Fernie. The exhibit, which opened on June

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Ron Ulrich introduced himself at the symposium on Aug. 22. The symposium was dedicated to the Morrissey internment camp that was active during the First World War. Photo by L. Scheitel

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in time to return to Vancouver for his last year of university. “It’s all new, even just the oah Derksen, a solo booking of it, and now just the musician based out getting ready and the promoting of Vancouver, BC, is of it. It’s all a tremendously new stopping in Fernie on Sept. 4 to and exciting and challenging promote his album Man That I experience,” he said. Am. He is set to play at Infinitea “I bought a little Subaru at 8 p.m. Outback, so a station wagon. Derksen, like most teens That’s going to be my mode of toeing their way into adulthood, transportation. The seats fold faced many unknown down flat, so I’m going to set challenges and questions. But up a little bed in there. I’m unlike most young adults, he about to install some curtains turned his uncertainties to allow a little bit less into a six-song album, light through in the titled Man That I Am, mornings.” as it encapsulates While not writing transitioning from a music and performing, teen to an independent Derksen is a science man, and moving across student at the the country to pursue an University of British education. Columbia, specializing “All the songs were in neuroscience. He written during a time of originally attended UBC education for me. It came to play varsity volleyball, from a time of being put but slowly transitioned in a different position. I his focus more to music moved out to Vancouver over the years. After from my hometown graduating next April, of Winnipeg,” said Derksen hopes to take Derksen, who turned 22 some time to pursue in mid-August. music full time before The songs were returning to academia. written in an 18-month “My thought is to period, recorded in the graduate in April and fall of 2014, and released then take some time off in January of this year. from school and pursue Derksen said that all the music wholeheartedly, elements of making an whatever that translates album came together to or however that looks. quickly for Man That I But I would like to take Am. some time, just do that “It was all kind of as best I can before an expatiated process. potentially going back It wasn’t rushed, but to the academic realm it happened fairly either fully or continue Noah Derksen performs at Infinitea on Sept. 4. quickly and the timing to do music on the Submitted photo of things. Everything side,” he said.

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rank was born in Loon Lake Saskatchewan, and moved with his parents to the East Kootenays in 1937, settling in Galloway when he was 10 years old. Frank’s grandfather brought his family from Hungary to Canada in 1903. After losing his wife in an accident in 1909 he took the family farther west to the prairies. Frank’s mother’s family arrived as pioneers in Canada from Michigan. As a child living in Galloway, Frank recalls how, in the winter, he would go skating on Big Sand creek and dodge the open holes. In the summer he and his friends would run logs in the pond until an adult would chase them off. Often, he would walk from Galloway through the bush to Rosen Lake, where he would go swimming at the Legion beach, and then start the long trek home again. Frank’s father was a night fireman at the Galloway mill. At that time, the mill was powered by steam. Shavings and other waste would power the boilers, and Frank remembers his father patrolling during the night, and keeping the boilers running as well as boiling the poles in creosote. In speaking of his mother, Frank explains with pride, “Mom worked hard all of her life at home. She would work 12 to 16 hours a day.” Frank was the second oldest of nine children, and the only son. When asked what it was like to have eight sisters, Frank laughs as he says, “Why do you think I joined the army?” In 1954, when he turned 21, Frank joined the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) and headed off for fall training in Wainwright, Alberta. Upon completion of his training he was off to Germany, signing up for two years with the occupational forces. He recalls the best part of being in the forces was parachuting, and the worst was the boredom. “We were there to hold the east/west line in Germany. It seemed more like training, but we were actually patrolling.” It was during leave that Frank met the love of his life, Dot, in Edinburgh. “From the first moment I saw her, I had to know more and talk to her,” he smiles. Frank and Dot were married while he was in the service, and they returned to Canada after his discharge was finalized. In 1963, Frank and Dot purchased their house in the annex in a five-year rent to own agreement. Together, they welcomed their two children, Bill and Theresa. It is with such pride and love that Frank speaks of Dot. “She was very smart, she took journalism, and was a journeyman bookbinder.” He recounts the eight years that Dot spent working at The Free Press as “her social life”. Frank’s employment was that of a First Aid attendant at the Natal and Elko mills for 10 years, after which he accepted a position with the Fernie School Board, where he remained for 22 years, retiring in 1998. “Working with the kids, I really liked that,” he notes. Dot passed away in 2000. “She gave me the best 43 years of my life,” Frank shares. Frank explains that he and Dot had always had the intention of helping their four grandchildren with their education, and this was a promise that he kept after Dot’s passing. “We wanted to assist them as much as we could.” Frank feels Fernie started to change in the 60s and 70s. The “smoky coal town” as he calls it, is giving way to change. “They (the young people) are building in the annex with their own ideas – it is so fantastic! It really has hope,” he exclaims. These days, Frank spends his time mowing the lawn, reading, riding his bike, and sharing time with his dear companion, 12 year-old Buddy, who he adopted from the SPCA seven years ago. Frank attributes his youthfulness to a lesson learned from Dr. Leroux who advised him, “All things in moderation. Any one thing in excess is poison.” As a soft spoken and respectful gentleman, Frank is a humble “face of the Valley”.

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SIMMONS: Verona Irene Simmons passed away peacefully at the Elk Valley Hospital on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the age of 89 years. She was born in Fernie on May 24, 1926 to parents John and Theresa Domin. Verona was a kind and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She has rejoined her loving husband, Carl Simmons, who predeceased her 10 years ago. Verona will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter and son-in-law, Rose and Emil Arsenault, grandchildren, Philip Arsenault (Lisa) and Janet Lewis (Randal) and her great grandchildren, Nolan Lewis and Bella Arsenault who brought her the utmost joy. She will also be missed by her brothers Steve Domin and Tom Domin, nieces, nephews, and the Simmons family. Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Holy Family Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM with Father Marcel Cote, Celebrant. Interment followed at St. Margaret’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stan Yuszko, Ed Yuszko, Don Jakubec, Joe Warshawsky, Will Maurin and Lorenzo Rousselle. Honorary Pallbearers were Emil Arsenault, Philip Arsenault, Randal Lewis, Steve Domin, Jim Simmons and Charles Heisie. Should friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Verona’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

WILSON: With great sadness, the Wilson family announces the passing of their loving mother Claire on August 21st at the Rocky Mountain Village at the age of 91 years. Claire was born in Cranbrook on August 6, 1924 to parents Ora and Bertha Taplin. Bill and Claire were married June 30, 1945 and resided in Sparwood where Bill was employed by the Crowsnest Pass Coal Company. They began their large family in 1948 with their firstborn, and within 15 years they had 9 children! In 1967 they moved to Fernie, and after a short while, everyone knew “the WILSONS”! Claire was adored and admired immensely by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered for her selfless volunteerism within her community and her church. A graceful, elegant woman who always had a smile and a kind word, Claire touched the lives of many. Her legacy will live on forever within the hearts of all who loved her. Claire will be dearly missed by her children: Stafford (Anne) of North Burmis, Mary (Bill) Gillespie of Christina Lake, George (Marilyn) Wilson of Fernie, Robert (Sue) Wilson of Calgary, Annabelle Wilson of Fernie, Susan (Dave) McLeay of Grasmere, and Bill Jr (Cara) Wilson of Fernie, 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and her brother Jack Taplin as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sons Patrick (1988) and Michael (2008), and her husband Bill (2002). The Wilson family would like to thank Mom’s friends and caregivers at Rocky Mountain Village for their kindness and loving support during these last few months. Donations may be made in Claire’s name to the Ladies Auxiliary, c/o Rocky Mountain Village, or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs. com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

SHIRLEY ANNE BEVILACQUA July 14, 1945 – August 20, 2015 Lovingly supported by her loved ones, Shirley Anne Bevilacqua passed away at the Rocky Mountain Village in Fernie following a long, courageous battle with brain cancer. Shirley was born in Coleman, AB on July 14, 1945. Shirley will be dearly missed by her beloved husband of 49 years, Romeo Bevilacqua, children Shawn Bevilacqua and Kayla (Neil) Smithies, and her precious grandchildren: Sydney, Donovan, Vanessa, Jayce, Parker and Garrett. She is also survived by her siblings: Kathy (Vern) Watson, Tom (Carmel) Campbell, Judy Campbell, Bobby (Wanda) Campbell, Garnet (Nancy) Campbell, Billy Campbell, Howie Campbell, and Brenda Smith, and her brother-in-law Bruno Bevilacqua as well as many nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Edna Campbell. Shirley graduated in 1964 from the Horace Allen High School. It was while working at the Satellite Café that she met Romeo, the “love of her life”, and the couple married on August 6, 1966. In 1980 Shirley received her Level 3 Insurance Agent certification from UBC, a career that spanned 30 years. Shirley enjoyed curling, going for long walks, reading a great book, and spending time at the lake with family and friends or watching her grandchildren play sports. Shirley appreciated life and embraced all those around her with unconditional love and support. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sparwood Senior’s Hall on Saturday, August 29th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Donations may be made in Shirley’s name to the Sparwood Senior’s Villa, PO Box 712, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0, the Canadian Cancer Society, 104 - 347 Leon Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 8J6, or to Hope Air, Suite 102 211 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2R5. Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs. com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

Cards of Thanks

Fernie Adaptive Snow Program and F.I.R.E. Wish to acknowledge and thank the many good friends and family who generously donated over $3000.00 to our program in loving memory of JUSTIN HAUSER who was one of our volunteer instructors. F.I.R.E. also acknowledges CHERISHED MEMORIES Funeral Services for their kindness and generosity. We also wish to gratefully acknowledge JUSTIN’S mom KRYSTYNA HAUSER of Calgary who initiated this kindness in memory of her beloved son. Any persons still wishing to contribute to our program in memory of Justin, Please forward to: FIRE: 7 Parkland Drive,Fernie, BC, V0B 1M5 Or call 250 423 3901 for more info. Sincerely and with gratitude, FERNIE ADAPTIVE SNOW PROGRAM AND F.I.R.E. Board of Directors

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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

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

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of August 30 to September 5, 2015 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

You have an action-packed week. You may even start playing a new sport with a very charismatic companion. You discover new ways to increase your revenue.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

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BRAIN GAMES ACROSS

CROSSWORDS

Be careful not to burn the candle at both ends, especially if your health is not at its best. Relax and enjoy some good times by just getting together with friends.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

Don’t be surprised if you have to renew your wardrobe for work. You’re much more self-confident with new clothes and maybe a new look.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

You’re responsible for an important work or family meeting. To your utter amazement, you have the necessary selfassurance to accomplish great things and make the world a better place.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

You discover your career path if you’re in school or are undergoing some kind of training. This meets all your expectations as well as your values.

1. Resound 6. Tub soakings 11. Antenna 13. Confidential PUZZLE NO. 776 14. Place of worship 15. Clothes 16. Cloud’s location 17. Sink or bend 19. Small explosion 20. Mortarboard danglers 24. Longs for 27. Cream of the crop 31. Beginning 32. Seaman 33. Relaxes 34. Tyke 35. Guilt 37. Venomous snake 40. Inclined 41. 007, e.g. 44. Din 47. Audience’s request 50. Pleasantly 51. Subdue 52. Edit 53. Enfolds

2. Onion’s cousin 3. Land force 4. Tuck’s partner 5. “For Me and My ____” 6. Stake 7. Opera division 8. Voyage 9. Deli order 10. Gait 12. Drop off 13. Cooking herb 18. Pack animal 20. Detroit athlete 21. Stand 22. Clues 23. Playground feature 24. Deer

25. Noteworthy time 26. Lisa, to Bart 28. Sickly 29. Stocking tip 30. Slip up 32. Classified 34. Exceed 36. Lamb owner 37. Teen’s problem 38. Pickens or Whitman 39. Walk up and down 41. Root beer, e.g. 42. Make ready 43. Wishes 45. Misters 46. Timeworn 48. ____ Haven 49. Auto

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 775

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

You feel as if you’re on an emotional roller coaster. Talk with your loved ones about what’s bothering you. You’re surprised by their openness, which helps you calm down.

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LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

It’s always easier to get along with people you’re not emotionally involved with. Try to avoid talking about money with family; you won’t be able to refuse them anything.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You look after all the emergencies at work. You need to use some diplomacy and tact to get along with people, including your true love.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

You’re going to have to work hard to successfully accomplish all that you planned on doing. There’s a good chance that you’ll be warmly applauded for one reason or another.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

Although family life requires quite a bit of energy, it also brings a lot of gratitude. Your loved ones are comfortable with you and, to your delight, you’re the centre of their universe.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

You may have to do a lot of driving around. Your children still tend to want you to play taxi driver for them. Be sure to take note of the route or get yourself a GPS.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

It’s possible that you have some details to settle with your bank manager. You finally understand your emotional situation. Remember, good communication can produce miracles.

PUZZLE NO. 512

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.

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Sparwood Council update

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

parwood City Council has released the latest of Council Facts, updating the community on Council operations. There have been two submissions to Council during the Public Heart of the Official Community Plan. Shelly Hume requested that Council reverse their decision to remove the proposed trails along the Whiskey Jack and Wilson Creek properties. The second was from Rick Pater, who requested that his property, located at 8000 Highway 43, remain under the current land use designation. Council is asking for people to voice their concerns about the proposed open-pit rock quarry, located 16 km east of Sparwood, near the Alberta border. All concerned community members affected by the proposed quarry permit are encouraged to submit written comments. The deadline for submissions is 10 a.m. on Sept. 8. City Council announced its support of the Terry Fox Run, and the first official “Terry Fox Day” on Sept. 20. The event will start at 10 a.m. at the Leisure Centre, with all funds raised going to cancer research. Sparwood City Council reminded residents that the Sparwood Leisure Centre pool will be closed for maintenance, starting on Sept. 8 through Sept. 18. Along with that, there will be no garbage pick up on Sept. 7, due to the statutory holiday, Labour Day.

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