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Close to 150 residents gathered at Rotary Park last week to show their respect for Terry Blanchette and his two-year-old daughter, Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette. Photo by K. Smith By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

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he community of Fernie gathered last week at Rotary Park to show its support to the families, friends and neighbours of the murdered father and daughter from Blairmore. Terry Blanchette, 27, and two-year-old Hailey DunbarBlanchette were killed last week, shattering the small, close-knit Alberta community. Fernie resident Chris Inglis helped organize a local candlelight vigil, showing solidarity and support from one small community to another. “The community was grieving, our neighbours to the east, and I knew somehow we had to get together to share our emotions and our grief and our anger,” he said, adding he saw on social media people wanted to have some sort of gathering. “I just kind of grabbed the bull by the horns and organized it.”

Despite having only a halfday to get the word out, close to 150 people were in attendance, young and old. Inglis said small communities rally together, something not as often seen in big cities. “We as small communities know each other, pass each other on the street, so when something like this happens so close to home, it affects everybody.” Rev. Jane Clarke from the Fernie Knox United Church offered a few words to the victims and those impacted by the tragedy. “We’re gathered to remember Terry and Hailey; to remember them with love and compassion and hopefully not with anger in our hearts,” she said, adding it’s natural to feel angry over something so senseless and sad. “But I ask that we don’t allow ourselves to feel the anger, if we can, let it be overcome by love and support and compassion.” Clarke also asked the crowd

to show its support and compassion to Hailey’s mom, Cheyenne Dunbar and her family, as well as Terry’s family. “May we surround them with our love and light.” A moment of silence followed as supporters huddled together with their heads down and candles burning. Sparwood residents also showed their support with a candlelight vigil held on Sept. 19. Earlier that day, roughly 200 bikers gathered in Longview, Alta. and rode 130 kilometres down the Cowboy Trail to the Crowsnest Pass in honour of Terry and Hailey. There is also an online fundraising campaign set up to raise money to pay for funeral costs. So far, more than $24,000 has been raised. To make a donation, visit Gofundme.com and search The Hailey and Terry Funeral Fund.

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here has been a lot of talk in the public and in the media as of late about the AMBER Alert program. An America’s Missing Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alert is issued when a child abduction situation meets the established criteria to seek the public’s help to locate a missing child. Following the kidnapping of a Sparwood boy in 2011 (who was subsequently found alive a few days later), incumbent Conservative MP David Wilks raised the issue in the House of Commons about making the AMBER Alert program a nationwide initiative. Wilks said there was an opportunity to look at a national program which could potentially be run by the RCMP, that if an alert was issued anywhere in Canada it would automatically be dispersed to the rest of the country immediately. The notion, however, was rejected. “The argument was that if a child goes missing in New Brunswick, why turn it on in British Columbia? Awnd my argument back was, why not?” The challenge, he said, is that an AMBER Alert is turned on by the province in jurisdiction. “At the end of the day, if you could turn it on and it’s on in all 10 provinces and three territories, regardless of where the child goes missing, that would solve a lot of the problems that do come about because of jurisdiction.” Cpl. Janelle Shoihet, media relations officer with the RCMP, said the most recent AMBER Alert issued for two-year-old Hailey DunbarBlanchette, whose body was later discovered in a rural area of Blairmore, Alta., was reported in the media as being delayed in jurisdictions outside of Alberta. This, Shoihet said, isn’t accurate. Shoihet explained that an alert in one province would be independent of any other AMBER Alert. “When B.C. RCMP becomes aware of an AMBER Alert in a neighbouring jurisdiction, an assessment is made to determine whether the AMBER Alert meets the B.C. criteria and whether it should be activated here. If it does, a B.C. AMBER Alert is issued.” Continued on page 3

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ith the hot summer months finally winding down, B.C. Wildfire Service crews can now focus their efforts on the proactive burning of selected areas in accordance with the longterm plan of enhancing native plant and animal life as well as creating conditions for more fire-resilient communities. In addition to enhancing natural habitat for a variety of fauna and flora, selected prescribed burning creates a mixture on the landscape, so large areas have less fuel available to burn in the event of a wildfire, which decreases its severity, and potentially lessens its impact on communities. These particular ecosystem restoration burns promote plant succession by rejuvenating existing grass and native plants within the area. It also decreases the amount of live trees, which will create larger canopy openings. Historically, the Rocky Mountain Trench was an open valley bottom with very few trees present. Naturally-occurring low-intensity fires burned every five to seven years in the valley bottom, while more intense fires burned at about 20-year intervals at higher elevations. Since the absence of wildfires in recent decades, many areas have become overgrown and no longer represent the natural attributes of this unique biological zone. By increasing canopy openings, controlled burns enhance plant habitat by allowing more areas to be exposed to sunlight and precipitation. Once native plants repopulate the area, many animal species such as mule deer, elk and sheep once again use these areas

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as foraging grounds. Fire has played a pivotal role in preserving biodiversity in many areas, the Trench in particular. In fact, through evolution and exposure to wildfire, many plants and animals have adapted to fire and actually depend on it to regenerate. The benefits of these planned ecosystem restoration burns are many, and include the improvement and rejuvenation of winter ranges for elk, deer and sheep. Reintroducing fire to this fire-dependant ecosystem ensures targeted trees will

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thrive while biodiversity is enhanced across the landscape. Low-to-moderate intensity prescribed fire also returns the area to its natural state. In addition to the important role wildfire plays in maintaining biodiversity, its role in protecting communities from catastrophic wildfires cannot be understated. This past summer alone, previously burned areas were a significant factor in the suppression of two interface fires within the Southeast Fire Centre. All prescribed burns must comply with

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the Environmental Management Act and the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation. A prescribed burn is ignited and continuously monitored by trained firefighting crews to ensure the fire stays within established containment lines. In order to replicate the natural process of fire on the landscape, fires are allowed to self-extinguish, thus consuming the accumulated fuels. The geographic locations of the prescribed ecosystem restoration burns planned for the East Kootenay are as follows: Burn Bottom- This 380-hectare scheduled burn is adjacent to the community of Kragmont, just outside of Baynes Lake. There has been previous slashing work done to this area. Smoke from this project will be visible from highway 93 and the communities of Baynes Lake, Jaffray, Elko and surrounding areas. The BC Wildfire Service would like to thank the public for its continued support and cooperation throughout this past fire season. Please rest assured that we take every precaution to mitigate the discomfort associated with smoke from these projects by ensuring that the above mentioned conditions are met before lighting these, or any other, prescribed ecosystem restoration burns. For up-to-date information on the wildfire situation in B.C., please visit: Bcwildfire.ca.

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Man charged in AMBER Alert program deaths of Blairmore a critical tool for RCMP victims Continued from page 1

By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

rowsnest Pass RCMP has charged a 22-year-old man in the murders of two-yearold Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette and her father, 27-year-old Terry Blanchette. Derek James Saretzky of Blairmore, Alta. is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of indignity to a human body in relation to Hailey’s death. At a press conference in Blairmore on Sept. 16, RCMP Supt. Tony Hamori said Saretzky has been in police custody since Sept. 15 when he was arrested in Blairmore as a suspect in the death of Hailey and her father. The accused will remain in custody until his first court appearance on Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m. at Lethbridge Provincial Court. Hamori said the RCMP has determined Saretzky and Blanchette were acquaintances but said he couldn’t elaborate on that detail. “Now that Mr. Saretzky has been charged, our first priority is protecting the integrity of the investigation to date and to ensure he receives a fair trial,” he said. “For this reason, the RCMP has limited ability to discuss any of the details but we will try to tell you what we can.” Blanchette was found dead in his residence at 11:15 a.m. on Sept. 14, and an Amber Alert was issued shortly thereafter for his missing daughter. Hailey’s body was found in a rural area near Blairmore on Sept. 15 during a police search based on information received in their efforts to locate her. “Information related to what we found will not be released in the interest of the investigation,” Hamori said. “The scene has been secured and will be released upon completion of the investigative work now underway at that location.” The exact location could not be discussed at the time of the press conference, as search of the area is ongoing. Hamori said with respect to the white van involved in the investigation, it was located and was determined to be the vehicle that was reportedly seen near

Crowsnest Pass RCMP Supt. Tony Hamori speaks to the media at a press conference in Blairmore, Alta. on Sept. 16. Photo by K. Smith

the Blanchette home in the early morning hours of Sept. 14. The superintendent said the AMBER Alert program was “critical to resolving this situation in Blairmore”, adding the program is a “critical tool when it’s established a missing child might be vulnerable to harm”. In the case of Hailey, Hamori said it took RCMP only three hours to establish that to be the case. “In that three hours, significant steps were underway to find Hailey and rule out other scenarios. This is required in order for us to protect the AMBER Alert criteria, which is based on sound investigative principles.” The AMBER Alert was issued in Alberta two hours before being issued in neighbouring jurisdictions of British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Montana, he said. “There was no undue delay in notifying the public whose trust in the AMBER Alert system is critical to its effectiveness in helping us find missing children.” Anyone with information that might assist in this investigation is still asked to call the tip line of the Crowsnest Pass RCMP detachment at 403-562-2866. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers with information at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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In other words, it is not up to the initial province that issued the alert to issue it to other jurisdictions; it is, in fact, up to the other jurisdictions to decide whether the alert meets the criteria of those jurisdictions. The reason a “delay” was reported in the media was because the alert wasn’t issued in B.C. for two hours after it was issued in Alberta. During a Sept. 16 press conference, RCMP Supt. Tony Hamori, said there was “no undue delay in notifying the public” after the alert was issued in Alberta. “AMBER Alert works and was critical to resolving this situation in Blairmore,” he said, adding the program is a “critical tool when it’s established a missing child might be vulnerable to harm”. Two hours after Alberta RCMP issued the alert, an AMBER Alert was issued in the neighbouring jurisdictions of B.C., Saskatchewan and Montana as a result of a police risk assessment based on information received at the time, Hamori said. “There was no undue delay in notifying the public, whose trust in the AMBER Alert system is critical to its effectiveness in helping us find missing children.” Wilks said the challenge

comes when there are border towns involved, such as in the case of Hailey DunbarBlanchette. “There’s where you run into the problem, because they just can’t notify quick enough. The challenge is in that very critical first few minutes,” he said. “I think there’s room for improvement, and with no fault to anyone, because the AMBER Alert is issued. It’s the challenge of jurisdictions. I think that if you could remove that – and we have a national police force that could oversee it, and yes, there’s some kinks that probably have to be worked out – but I think there’s a real possibility.” The public can help put pressure on parliament to implement a nationwide program, he said. “When we’re done with the election, whoever is representing this area or any of the 338 constituencies across Canada, is to put in petitions. If it came from all 338 constituencies, it would be a collective, strong voice.” The AMBER Alert program uses highway message boards, radio and television announcements and text messages to notify the public of a missing child. Those mediums are used to immediately broadcast descriptions of the abducted victims, their abductors and suspect vehicles.

In B.C. the alert is a provincewide partnership involving law enforcement agencies in B.C., the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the B.C. Association of Broadcasters, Canada’s wireless telecommunications industry, Child Find B.C., and external partners. More information about the AMBER Alert program can be found at http://bc.rcmp-grc. gc.ca.

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All of the following conditions must be met before an authorized person within law enforcement agencies can activate an AMBER Alert.

- The victim is under the age of 18 - Police have reasonable grounds to believe that the victim has been abducted - Police have reasonable grounds to believe the victim is in imminent danger - Police have obtained enough descriptive information about the victim, abductor and/or the vehicle involved - Police believe that the alert can be issued in a time frame that will provide a reasonable expectation that the child can be returned or the abductor apprehended.

Sparwood residents held a candlelight vigil on Sept. 19 in memory of Terry Blanchette and his daughter, two-year-old Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette. Submitted photo

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College of the Rockies program sees success

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

College of the Rockies program designed to help adult education is seeing success, according to program coordinator, Jenny Gutzman. The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) program started in 2008 and provides training to adults looking to re-enter the workforce. Gutzman says that since the program’s conception, it has provided training to over 100 program participants. “The goal of the program is to assist older workers to re-enter the workforce or to become self-employed. The program is funded by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, responsible for Labour, and coordinated by College of the Rockies (COTR), Fernie Campus,” said Gutzman. The program takes 12 applicants a year and gives them the modern skills and knowledge they need to compete against a younger workforce.

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“The TIOW is good for the community and employers as well as the participants,” said Gutzman. “We have had past participants start their own businesses, gain part-time employment and full time employment.” Mary Weslake is a graduate of the program and said that it has helped her advance her career. “We had many guest speakers, many workshops and without knowing it we were always learning something new. I guess the main thing was that you learned to love yourself and realize that age did not really make a difference and that you had a place in the world,” said Weslake, adding that the programs gave her the courage and confidence to re-enter the workforce. Weslake encourages others to take the program. “Go for it people – what have you got to lose?” she said. Guztman says that there are always more applications than spots. Ideal candidates are residents of the Elk Valley, are between the ages of 55 and 64 on the first day of the program, and are willing and able to re-enter the workforce after completing the program. The program includes digital

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Fernie receiving tourism grant By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he City of Fernie will receive nearly $400,000 dedicated to projects that support tourism infrastructure. The $383,316 in funding is funneled from the provincial government’s Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI), which is designed to help grow tourism in specific B.C. communities. Other eligible communities include Revelstoke, Rossland, Tofino and Whistler, among others. Fernie has been a participant in the RMI program since 2009, and has used the money to help enhance visitor experience and has received a total of $2,837,523. Recent projects have included improvements to trail signage, the creation of a visitor shuttle and promotion of

cultural events. Local MLA Bill Bennett believes that the RMI program has been a great benefit to Fernie. "The RMI program has been a great shot in the arm for Fernie by helping to expand and strengthen its tourism infrastructure. This type of funding over the past several years has helped Fernie become an all season destination that attracts visitors from around the world,” he said in a press release. Overall, B.C.’s tourism industry has created over 132,000 jobs since 2013, generating roughly $13.9 billion in revenue and accounting for about four per cent of the province’s gross domestic product (GDP). The tourism sector has been identified by the BC Jobs Plan and the provincial government wants to build on the strengths of the industry to diversify the economy.

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New appliance service in Elk Valley

On Sunday September 13th a memorial bench was placed on The Elk Valley Hospital grounds in

memory of Eirin Amundsen.

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

Eirin passed away on January 7th, 2015 in a motor vehicle collision, she was a beloved member of our community and contributed graciously in many ways. Eirin was a dedicated nurse at Foothills Hospital in Calgary before moving back to Fernie and doing the same job at our local hospital. Eirin was an amazing athlete and trusted friend, she loved nature and Fernie. She is on our minds daily and in our hearts forever.

rue North Appliance just started operations in late August, but Gayle and Devon Maslaniec have a history in the Elk Valley - Devon was born and raised in Fernie, and Gayle is from Canal Flats. The couple now operates an appliance maintenance and repairs service throughout the Elk Valley. “We do in-home appliance repair so we go to the customer, and we service washers, dryers, fridges, stoves, microwaves – the works,” said Gayle Maslaniec. “I do the business aspect, and my husband does the service.” The Maslaniecs will arrange for household appliances to be fixed in the customer’s home, travelling throughout the East Kootenays to provide their services. “The hard part is that sometimes the customers can damage their appliance when they are travelling with it. That’s the hard part is that they risk damaging it more,” said Maslaniec on why it’s an in-home repair. A standard service fee of $30 is charged for each call, and then the fee is dependent on how much time the repair takes. “We do it in 30 minute increments, so it’s $30 for 30 minutes. Most calls on average fall within the first half an hour,” said Maslaniec, adding that a fuel surcharge is added to the locations that are farther away. A 10 per cent fuel charge is added to Fernie repairs while a 20 per cent surcharge is added to Elkford repairs. Appliance service is nothing new to Devon, who worked in the industry for about five years before joining the Canadian Forces as a combat engineer. The couple travelled around, living in New Brunswick and Edmonton before wanting to settle back in the area. “I packed up our two dogs and drove across Canada and spent six months in New Brunswick before they posted us to Edmonton,” said Gayle.

The Amundsen family would like to thank the following people and businesses for their contribution in the construction of the bench:

Roland Green of Iron Spawn Welding, Terry and his crew from Fernie Ready Mix Concrete, Nick Morris of Morris Manufacturing, The Elk Valley Hospital and their many friends and family.

We hope that the residents of Fernie and the patrons at the hospital have a chance to sit on the bench and enjoy the beautiful view and remember our beloved Eirin.

Gayle and Devon Maslaniec started an appliance service business in the Elk Valley. Submitted photo

The Elkford ATV Club “He enjoyed being in the military, but we’re just wishes to thank the following Contractors for all their help, in getting the ready to come back home because we have a shared use bridge at Round Prairie out of the Elk River Channel. three month old little guy.” Bearspaw Contracting and RMR Boom Truck Service for the use of their operator Since starting the business, the Maslaniecs, both and 50 ton Crane for two days. 28 years old, have been pleasantly surprised with Transcendent Mining for the use of their operator and how busy they have already been. Currently they their 336 Back Hoe. are finishing the paperwork to be a registered Manitoulin Transport for the use of their driver and low bed. warranty repair service with all the major brands, And thank you to the including GE, Sears and Whirlpool. District of Elkford for the use of their operator and loader. “We thought we would pick up eventually Congratulations on a job well done, and but we didn’t think that we would be starting to thank you all for completing the job get busy this quickly, which has been awesome. It’s nice to just kind of come in running,” said on a tight timeline. Maslaniec. Murray Haight The couple started the business because they saw a need for it in the region. “Right now President Elkford ATV Club there is a lack of service technicians in the area. You don’t have anyone that can get to you in a timely manner or at all because they MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT are already busy,” Maslaniec said. Their ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE FOR goal is to fill that gap in the appliance REFUSE PERMIT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE repair services with ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT convenient, in-home service. FOR TECK COAL LIMITED (ELKVIEW OPERATIONS) Teck Coal Limited (Teck)—has filed with the Ministry of Environment an application for an effluent permit amendment for its Elkview Operations (EVO) under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act. The permit amendment would authorize EVO to discharge wash water (generated from washing vehicles and equipment in the steam bay) within their respective mining disturbance boundaries at a maximum rate of 1850 L/min or 2664 m3/day. The location of EVO facilities from which the effluent originates and the point of discharge is: Lot 1, District Lot 4588, Kootenay Land District. Copies of the applications were posted at EVO on September 17, 2015, 2015, in accordance with the Public Notification Regulation. Details of the applications are available for viewing at the Cranbrook office of the Ministry of Environment at 205 Industrial Road G, at the Teck Communities and Aboriginal Affairs office, 116 Centennial St, Sparwood and at the Sparwood Public Library at 110 Pine Ave, Sparwood, BC. Any person affected by or interested in the proposed permit amendment who wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to Alan Gibson, Environmental Protection Officer, Regional Operations Branch at 3rd Floor-2975 Jutland Road, P.O. Box 9342 Stn Prov Gov’t, Victoria, BC V8W 9M1 (facsimile: 250.387.8897) with a copy to Nic Milligan, Teck. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this September 17, 2015 Nic Milligan Manager, Community & Aboriginal Affairs Teck Coal Limited Office: 250.425.3335 E-mail: nic.milligan@teck.com

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Editorial by Katie Smith

Our country is vast, spreading over thousands of kilometres of land, with more than 30 million people living within its borders. But despite its reach, Canada is a fairly small country population-wise, and when a terrible event occurs, it’s felt nationwide. The aftermath of the tragic deaths of two Blairmore residents has rippled across the country, and has impacted not only the community where it took place, but also in the communities that surround the small Alberta town. Candlelight vigils have taken place in areas like Fernie and Sparwood, where residents have rallied together, standing in support and in solidarity of the family and friends of Terry Blanchette and his two-year-old daughter, Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette who were incomprehensibly murdered within their community. Their lives were taken from them in a place they felt the most comfortable. In a place where they felt safe. Even in Fernie, only 45 minutes away from where the atrocities took place, there is a feeling of unrest among residents. People who have lived here comfortably for many years, suddenly feel the need to lock their doors at night, not sure what could be waiting around the corner. Afterall, if it happened there, it could happen here. Unlike big cities, small Canadian towns share a commonality - everyone knows their neighbours; everyone is connected to each other in one way or another. When events like this take place so close to home, it’s nearly impossible to wrap one’s head around the impact those events will have on a community, and the years it will take to deal with what happened. While two people lost their lives, the impact of their deaths spans much further. The lives of both victims’ families, as well as the family of the accused, and anyone connected with them, have been changed forever. Despite the tragedy - or perhaps because of it - members of the community have come together to lean on each other in a time of need. Regardless of the heartache and anger that’s felt over such acts of violence, there is a glimmer of hope. Proof that no matter what adversities a community is faced with, although things will never be the same, there is a underlying optimism that things will be ok.

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Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor re: Missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls According to RCMP statistics, 1017 aboriginal women and girls have been reported murdered or missing in Canada from 1980 until 2012, and that number continues to rise. Despite urges from Canadians, the United Nations Human Rights Committee and Amnesty International for a public inquiry, Prime Minister Stephen Harper refuses to take action. In an interview with the CBC’s Peter Mansbridge in 2014, he stated that it wasn’t “high on his radar”. A year later, however, he denied making that statement to Chatelaine Magazine, although it is on record. Then comes the “terrorist attacks” on Canadian soil. In the span of two days,

Letter to the Editor re: Refugees, Lynton Crosby In politics, as in any other area of human endeavour, actions speak louder than words - and intentions speak louder than both. Stephen Harper has shown a marginal change of face about Middle Eastern refugees, but to help him justify and sell his original cold and soulless intentions to the Canadian electorate, he has employed Lynton Crosby. Crosby is a treacherous political fixer out of South Australia. His salary is unannounced, but he was paid over $1,000,000 by the Cameron Conservatives for his work on the British election earlier this year. A master of divisive 'wedge' politics, he holds parliamentary democracy in contempt and exploits the darker, hidden aspects of the human condition. At Crosby's instigation, Stephen Harper has willingly exploited fears, biases, negativity and ignorance about the men, women and children fleeing for their lives

two people lost their lives in what has questionably been called “terrorist attacks”. Had the victims of these killings been visible minorities, their deaths probably would have gone unnoticed, at least by our PM. Unfortunately for the Canadian public, both victims were white males in the Canadian military, and the second event happened on Parliament Hill. Now our Prime Minister is all action. After all, what if he was the target? Enter Bill C51, which forces Canadians to forfeit many of the rights and freedoms that define us as a nation, because we are “under attack”.

from the Middle East, to safe haven in Europe. He has ridden roughshod over the decent and tolerant assumptions, which, until he became prime minister, underlay Canadian politics. He has pushed decency and humanity to the margins and has twisted the human tragedy of the Middle Eastern refugees into a socio-political wedge issue, but at a cost : the trashing of Canadian values and of Canada's reputation among the nations of the world. Whether or not Stephen Harper is the worst prime minister Canada has had in the last 50 years is a matter of opinion. If, however, he continues to allow his divisive campaign to run on the fuel of ethnic and religious bias and antirefugee bigotry because he is told to do so by some squalid political hitman like Lynton Crosby, he will find himself on the wrong side of history and will be judged as having neither shame or conscience. JC Vallance Fernie

Ignoring the wholesale slaughter of our First Nations women and girls reeks of bigotry. Using the deaths of two of our nations defenders to advance your agendas of promoting war and stifling dissention is cowardly and self-serving. It’s time for Harper to go. The only leader with the foresight and courage to kill Bill C51 and lead this nation back into prosperity is Thomas Mulcair. I want my Canada back. I’m voting NDP. Terry Hume Sparwood

Letter to the Editor re: Fernie Museum Congratulations to the Fernie Museum. They held an awesome event on Saturday. Interesting information on our local history that was well presented and fun. Way to go staff and volunteers, keep up the good work. Cindy Pace Fernie

Letter to the Editor re: Women and climate change

Though climate change affects all of us, its burden falls most severely upon the backs of women. The UN’s Fact Sheet, Women, Gender Equality and Climate Change. states, “women constitute the majority of the world’s poor who are dependent on natural resources that are threatened by climate change.” The report found “Women face social, economic and political barriers that limit their coping capacity. Together with unequal access to resources and to decision-making processes, women are disproportionately affected by climate change”. In addition, ACTIONAID, a human rights NGO, found that environmental degradation puts pressure on girls to do more work at an earlier age. As environmental conditions deteriorate, girls do the hardest work; have the least say and suffer the lowest educational opportunities. Priority must be given to safeguarding the lives of women and girls most adversely affected by climate change. Carole Summer Kaslo

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CANADIANS VOTE 2015

Candidates and Temporary Foreign Worker program By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

ast month, The Free Press reported on a worker shortage in Fernie. At that time, Mayor Mary Giuliano said that changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program hit local businesses hard, and because of Fernie’s small population, businesses relied on such programs to meet employee demands. Giuliano said she hoped the issue of worker shortages and the TFW program would be on the candidates’ radars. Black Press newspaper editors emailed the candidates the following question about this issue, and their responses are below: “What, if any, changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program will you advocate for in order to help support tourism in the region? ” Conservative incumbent MP David Wilks said in 2014, new measures under the low skilled worker program were implemented after abuses within the

system were indentified. “These new rules are meant to ensure that Canadians have jobs first,” Wilks said via an emailed response. “These changes did however have a significant effect on communities in Kootenay-Columbia [that] are tourism-based and cannot find enough local workers to fill the jobs. I will continue to work with the Minister [of Labour] to express the concerns of local businesses and work toward a solution.” NDP candidate Wayne Stetski was critical to what he called Stephen Harper’s “fix” to the problem with the TFW program, saying it “did little to address the real issue”. “While we experienced serious issues with abuse of some foreign workers right here in the Kootenays, overall, the ‘solution’ to the problem has made it very difficult for businesses in the area to get the workers they need, and didn’t actually protect the foreign workers that are here.” Stetski said he spoke with

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vulnerable employees. “We will remove financial barriers to education, apprenticeships and skill training by eliminating tuition fees and capping student debt. A guaranteed income will allow people to live and work in their home communities, even on minimum-wage jobs, which will ease staff shortages in tourism and service sectors.” Finally, he said, Canada needs immigrants and their families who become permanent, valued contributors to Canadian society. “The immigration process must be tailored to meet our labour needs.” Libertarian Party candidate Christina Yahn said she would like to see a streamlined process so that foreign workers can take part in programs like the TFW program. “It’s a common issue for employers to access reliable workers and I think we should be doing whatever we can to aid in allowing the process of applicants to be as simple as possible.”

wages and displaces Canadian workers.” Johnston said Liberals believe those who want to work in Canada should have a pathway to citizenship. “We will return the TFW [program] to its original purpose: filling jobs when qualified Canadians cannot be found and then complement it with employment programs.” The Liberal Party will S increase the D Labour IAN Market A AD Development Agreement C AN by half a billion dollars annually to support regional job retention, waive employers’ EI premiums When they hire 18-24 year olds, support college co-op jobs, expand PreApprenticeship Training, and create a 3-year $300

owners who are struggling to get enough workers to keep their businesses open. “We clearly need a new approach that meets the needs of both those seeking employment in Canada, and the businesses that want to hire them.” Liberal candidate Don Johnston said both staffing seasonal industries and ensuring younger workers secure dependable employment are nation-wide concerns. “We need to address both,” he said. “Conservative mismanagement led to the TFW [program] entrants increasing from 141,000 in 2005 to 338,000 in 2012 and abuses of this program drives down

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million Youth Employment Strategy aimed at creating 40,000 jobs each year, he said. “Combining TFW benefits with other employment strategies has longer term value.” Green Party candidate Bill Green said the TFW program was established to address short-term problems, but said there’s “no quick fix” to most of the labour shortages. Green said his party’s labour strategy focuses on long-term solutions, including education and skill training; a guaranteed livable income to provide everyone with an income above the poverty line; and bringing in foreign workers as future Canadians, not as temporary,

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District of Elkford 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0 P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • info@elkford.ca • www.elkford.ca

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Notice of Tax Sale - 2015

The following properties and improvements will be sold for taxes pursuant to the Local Government Act, at 10:00 a.m. (local time), September 28, 2015 in the District of Elkford Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC, unless delinquent taxes and interest thereon are sooner paid. Legal Description Lot 21, Plan NEP8860, D.L. 7092 Lot 66, Plan NEP14725, D.L.3512 Lot 270, Plan NEP14725, D. L. 3512 Strata Lot 23, Plan NES64, D.L. 3512

Civic Address 1575 Newgate Cres 16 Dawson Cres 31 Delta Cres 210 – 10 Cariboo Dr

Curtis Helgesen, CAO, Director, Financial Services - September 18, 2015

Public Notice

The District of Elkford hereby gives notice in accordance with sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter that Council will consider at the September 28th and October 13th, 2015 Regular Council Meetings, a Bylaw to exempt certain lands and improvements within the municipal boundaries from municipal taxation for the years 2016 to 2019. For the 2016 to 2019 calendar years the following properties would be subject to the Bylaw. The tax estimates are based on a 3% increase over the previous year.

Owner/Operator District of Elkford/ Mountain Meadows Golf Club Christian & Missionary Alliance Lutheran Church- Canada Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Elk Valley Congregational Church District of Elkford/Wapiti Ski Club Estimate of Total Taxes Foregone

Estimate of Taxes Foregone Property Assessment 2016 2017 2018 2019 Exempted Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate $1,192,800 89,725 74,636 90,160 83,328 85,848 614,500

$6,423 374 311 376 347 358 3,723 $11,912

$6,615 385 320 387 358 369 3,835 $12,270

$6,814 $7,018 397 409 330 340 399 411 368 379 380 391 3,950 4,069 $12,637 $13,016

Marilyn Rookes – Deputy Director, Financial Services, September 10, 2015

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

SENIOR AND JUNIOR COUNCIL YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES

Term: October 2015 to June 2016 Are you a busy beaver who is always slapping your tail to respond to the calls of the wild? Are you constantly gnawing your way to a new path, helping to direct the ﬂow of activities and chomping at the bit to lend a hand? Are you interested in representing Elkford youth on Municipal Council? If so, the District is looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to attend Council meetings and provide a voice for the youth of our community. Submit your resume by September 30, 2015 @ 4:30 pm local time to: District of Elkford Corporate Services 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 Fax: 250.865.4001 Email: info@elkford.ca For more information visit our website: www.elkfordca.

Elkford Fire Rescue Is now recruiting.

Come out and join us, no experience necessary. October 28th training start date. For further information please call 250.865.4020 or email: deputychief@elkford.ca

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We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits: Rink Attendants Youth Employment Opportunity (2 positions) For more information: www.elkford.ca

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • Sept 28th Regular Council

@ 6:00 pm

Regular Council

@ 6:00 pm

• Oct 13

These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

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Mondays

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 10:30am – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:00 to 11:00am – Red Cross 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 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:30pm - Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00pm – Special Olympics Athletes Bowling, Sparwood Lanes • 4:30 to 7:00pm – Swim Club at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Celebrate Recovery at Mountainside Church • 7:00pm – Community Climb Night at Evolution Climbing Gym • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Ladies Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Hot Tub Only at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesdays

• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 10:30am – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:00 to 11:00am – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym at the Fernie Family 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 • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Water Walking at the Sparwood Pool

• 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:30pm - Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30pm - Ladies Archery at the Elks Hall • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7:00 to 9:00pm – Public Drop In Climbing at College of the Rockies • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Mixed Boxing Recreational at Old School Boxing Club • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Wednesdays

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 10:30am – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:00 to 11:00am – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim 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 • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym at the Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to Noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to Noon – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:30pm - Red Cross Swim 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 • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 9:00pm – Drop in Workshop at Clawhammer Press • 8:00 to 9:00pm –14+ Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays

• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 10:30am – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:00 to 11:00am – Red Cross 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 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:30pm - Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 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

• 10:30 to Noon – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:30pm - Red Cross Swim 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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Senior Men’s Closing Fernie Golf & Country Club Felted Scarves Fernie Arts Station Indoor/Outdoor Capture the Flag, 2:30pm Fernie Library ages 7+ Ferdy Belland at Infinitea, 8pm Moontricks (DJ) at the Royal Fernie Colour Crawl 2, The Arts Station 2:30pm High Roller: details TBA on bikefernie.ca Our River Rocks, Elk River Festival The Decoys from Kamloops at the Royal Closing Day at Island Lake Lodge

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Concert Series, Tim Williams, The Arts Station Soul Soothe 2015 Yoga Retreat, King Fir Lodge Men’s Closing Special Fernie Golf & Country Club Fernie Oktoberfest Half Marathon Indie Film at the Vogue Theatre All-Candidates Debate, Causeway Bay, Sparwood, 7 p.m. Iron Man Fernie Golf & Country Club Turkey Scramble Fernie Golf & Country Club Concert Series, Andy Brown, The Arts Station Booked: Fernie Writer’s Series, Kara Stanley, Fernie Library Fall Craft Fair, Fernie Community Centre Fernie Alpine Resort Winter Job Fair Fall Tea at the Fernie Family Centre 2:00 – 2:30 pm $5. Federal Election

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CITY OF FERNIE BRITISH COLUMBIA

City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca Max Turyk Sport Field: Update

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

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

The Leisure Services Department is pleased to notify sport field users that the Max Turyk field has been mowed and lined, and is available to be booked this fall. A break in the activity on this field over the past couple of months has provided the opportunity for the turf to start to establish itself. Through a number of initiatives, we are looking forward to enhancing the turf quality at Max Turyk field over the next year. These initiatives include: • Over-seeding at the end of October with a mixture of robust grass seed that will germinate early next spring • Regular fertilizer application this spring and throughout summer of 2016.

The municipal public washrooms will be closed for the season on October 2nd, 2015.

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

Fall Swim Schedule (September 6 – December 19, 2015)

250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250.423.4466

Fernie Memorial Arena 1092 Highway 3

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

Grant Funding Requests The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for grant funding for the 2016 budget year. Any community groups or organizations that are interested in requesting grant funding from the City for the upcoming year and can demonstrate financial need are encouraged to submit an application. Application forms and guidelines for obtaining grant funding are available for pick-up at City Hall at 501–3rd Avenue and can also be found on our website at www.fernie.ca. Completed applications can be faxed, mailed, emailed or dropped off at City Hall. The deadline for submission of completed application forms is Friday, October 30, 2015. Carla Fox Director of Financial and Computer Services Phone: 250.423.2223 Fax: 250.423.3034 Email: carla.fox@fernie.ca

The provision of a high quality sport field at Max Turyk is a priority for the City of Fernie. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of all sport field users as we work through the challenges of establishing a strong and healthy turf at this location. Lloyd Smith Director of Leisure Service 250.430.1766 lloyd.smith@fernie.ca

Leisure Services Happenings

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

Fernie Aquatic Centre

• An organic top coat mixture to be applied to the turf as soon as possible in the spring. • Noxious weed control mitigation in the spring.

We are taking bookings on Max Turyk Soccer field for the fall season, please call 250-423-2245 to inquire about availability. Fernie Aquatic Centre Public Swim Monday to Friday – 7:00am – 1:00pm and 3:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday – 12:00pm – 6:00pm Water Slide Monday to Friday – 4:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday – 1:00pm – 5:00pm Aqua Fit Active Fit – Mon/Wed/Fri – 8:30am – 9:15am Gentle Fit – Tues/Thurs/Fri – 10:30am – 11:15am Crocodile Swim 1st and 3rd Saturday each month 3:00pm – 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.

Do You Work From Home or Operate a B&B? Have you ever wondered if you require a business licence or if there are any restrictions that you may not be aware of when operating your business from your home? Every business that operates within the City of Fernie is required to hold a valid business licence before commencing operations in accordance with the Business Licencing & Regulation Bylaw. This includes home based businesses, commercial and industrial establishments and owners of bed & breakfasts. The Zoning Bylaw places further restrictions on home based businesses (such as employees, signage, parking and storage) and bed & breakfasts (such as how many rooms may be rented out). For more information on these types of businesses or the above bylaws, please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca, or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

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. 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!

The Junior Lifeguard Club is a unique program, designed as a ‘coaching’ environment of long-term goals and short-term ‘personal best’ achievements. Tuesdays, November 3 - 24, 2015 (6:00 – 8:00 pm) Ages 8 and up $ 86.61+ Tax 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.

Regular and Committee of the Whole Meetings of Council CANCELLED Take notice that Regular and the Committee of the Whole Meetings scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2015 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC have been CANCELLED as Council and staff attend the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference. The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, October 13, 2015.

Job Opportunity The City of Fernie is currently seeking an Operations Supervisor. Reporting directly to the Director of Operational Services, this position is responsible for the planning and implementation of water, sewer, storm, streets, dike system and other operational infrastructure work programs. These programs are expected to encompass the management of operational budgets, scheduling of workforce and the coordination of interdepartmental leadership roles. The successful candidate will also facilitate both mandated and in house safety and employee training programs to enhance human resource capacity, ensure opportunities for smooth transitions from succession planning and build intellectual capital through the development of standard operating procedures.

The City of Fernie offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. Qualified applicants are invited to submit resumes in confidence no later than 4:00 p.m. MDT, on October 2, 2015 to: Dave Cockwell Director of Operational Services City of Fernie Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 www.fernie.ca Tel 250.423-2230 Fax 250.423-3034 email: dave.cockwell@fernie.ca For additional information on the description of this job please see the City of Fernie’s website: www.fernie.ca. The City of Fernie thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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d is tr i c t o f spa rwo o d Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, September 28, 2015 Monday, October 5. 2015

Special Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm

Notice of Tax Sale

Take notice that the following properties, together with improvements situated thereon, will be offered for sale by public auction at the Council Chambers, Sparwood Municipal Hall, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, British Columbia at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2015 unless delinquent taxes with accrued interest are paid before that time. Folio No. 02354.000

Legal Description Lot 195, Plan 6786

Civic Address 447 Mountain Ash Crescent

Upset Price $6,843.25

Major Tax Sale Terms and Conditions – (the complete list may be obtained at the District ofﬁce or at www.sparwood.ca - click on the link for Public Notices) 1.

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The District of Sparwood makes no representations express or implied as to the condition of the property being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the property and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. Purchase of a tax sale property not redeemed is subject to Property Transfer Tax on the fair market value of the property at the end of the one year redemption period and may be subject to GST. The announced upset price is the minimum price acceptable and will be the starting point of bidding on the property. Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must provide their name and address and pay in cash, money order or certiﬁed cheque a minimum no less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid in cash, money order or certiﬁed cheque by 3:00 p.m. September 28, 2015. Failure to pay the remaining balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. September 29, 2015. A bid by any person will be deemed to be conclusive proof that the person has made himself acquainted with these terms and conditions of sale and has agreed to be bound by them.

NOTICE OF DELINQUENT MANUFACTURED HOMES

Take notice that judgments will be obtained on the following manufactured homes unless delinquent taxes and accrued interest are paid before Monday, September 28, 2015. A judgment entitles the District to seize the manufactured home or any other personal property of the owner. Folio No. 70601.120 70601.420 70603.660 70603.810 70605.221 70605.270 70606.690

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Playground Renewal Project

Sparwood is pleased to advise local residents that throughout September and October of 2015 the

District will be conducting works in Cypress Park, Central Park, Juniper Park, Lions Park, and on the Leisure Centre Grounds to improve and update our local playgrounds. The work is consistent with Council’s Corporate Strategic Plan goal to have an active, involved and healthy community and is aligned to the District of Sparwood’s OCP objective to encourage an active and healthy community through the development, maintenance, and enhancement of high-quality parks, passive and active recreational facilities and programs, and active transportation infrastructure. During September and October salvage, demolition and installation work will be undertaken at the above playground sites by BDI Play Designs who will be removing the old playground equipment and replacing them with new playgrounds. Notices will be posted at each site advising the public of the work and the District of Sparwood would ask that residents avoid entering the playground areas while work is being completed. For more information or to see the playgrounds that will be installed visit www.sparwood.ca or contact Duane Lawrence, Director of Community and Facility Services at 250.425.0552.

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

Sunday, September 27, 2015, 1:00 – 4:00 pm The last weekend in September is Rivers Day, celebrated throughout the World, BC and in the Elk River watershed. The Elk River Alliance, our community based water group, invites you to participate in this annual event to honor and celebrate the many ways we beneﬁt from, enjoy, and care for the Elk River. Get involved and show your love and care for the Elk River by participating in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup of the Elk River. Meet Sunday, September 27 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at the Sparwood Leisure Centre and adopt an assigned area to help keep the Elk River shoreline beautiful, clean and safe.

PARKING REGULATIONS

Have you brought your motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer in from the lake? Please take note of the following regulations which apply to where and how long your RV, motorhome, or travel trailer can be parked on municipal roadways: • Cannot be parked on public roadways for the purposes of offering them for sale. • Cannot be parked on the road for more than 24 hours in duration. • Cannot be parked on a walkway or greenbelt area. • Cannot be parked upon a portion of a highway or greenbelt so that they obstruct pedestrian traffic. If you have any questions, please call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250.425.6271 or email bleo@sparwood.ca

Bears In and Around Our Community The District of Sparwood would like to remind residents not to place their garbage out on the curb

before 5 am on collection day. Garbage MUST be placed in a secure garage, shed or inside your house until collection day. Excess garbage should be taken to the Transfer Station which is open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday thru Saturday (excluding statutory holidays).

The prime reason bears and people come into conﬂict is improper care of garbage and other attractants. Therefore, we need to eliminate the source of the problem - our behaviour. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that there are no unnatural food sources available to attract bears and other dangerous wildlife. It is important for residents to lock up their refuse and keep other bear attractants, such as fruit trees bearing over-ripe fruit, or easily accessible bird feeders, pet food, and BBQs (drip pans/grease cans), out of a bear's reach.

No Shooting Area

This map shows the area designated by bylaw where the discharge of a firearm is prohibited except as permitted by Firearm Regulation Bylaw No. 540. Firearm means a device that propels a projectile by means of an explosion, compressed gas or spring and includes air guns, air rifles, air pistols, spring guns, longbows and crossbows. This map has been provided as general information only and is based on the District of Sparwood Firearm Regulation Bylaw No. 540. The full bylaw is available on our website at www.sparwood.ca/firearms. For more information please visit our website or call 250.425.6271.

Sparwood Compost Sites

Residents are reminded that they should not drop off unwanted apples or household compost at the community compost sites located in Sparwood Heights (by the ball diamond) and lower Sparwood (end of Engelmann Spruce Drive). Bears have been seen at the compost site in lower Sparwood several times in recent weeks. Apples and other odorous compost is attracting the bears and jeopardizing public safety. This site is for the disposal of grass, leaves, and sod only. Take everything else (apples, fruit, branches, trees or garbage) to the transfer station.

Remember that a fed bear is a dead bear.

Feeding dangerous wildlife, even unintentionally, is against the law in British Columbia under the Dangerous Wildlife Protection Act (section 88.1). It is an offence to store or dispose of wildlife attractants under the District of Sparwood’s Deer Feeding and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw 1078. Failure to comply with the bylaw will result in a $100.00 ﬁne. Together, we can prevent conﬂict by making a few simple changes in our daily routine. Make it your responsibility to make our community safer and to prevent the unnecessary killing of bears by complying with Deer Feeding and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw 1078. Your help and compliance is appreciated!

For more information on bear awareness and the steps that you can take to minimize the interface between wildlife and residents, please visit www.wildsafebc.com or go our webpage at www. sparwood.ca/bearsmart. To report a possible violation or ﬁnd out more about your responsibilities, please contact Bylaw Services at 250.425.6271 or bleo@sparwood.ca, or can go online at www.sparwood.ca/sevicerequest to Report a Problem or Request Service.

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really good sounding instruments.” The album, which was recorded in Calgary, features new songs along with new arrangements of some classic songs. “It had been a few years since the Blue Highway disc, which was the one previous. I had written a few new things that I was quite happy with and rearranged some traditional tunes that people were asking me when I was going to record,” said Williams. Williams is originally from California but immigrated to Canada

in the late 1960s. Now, the three time Junonominated artist plays shows all over the world, continually on tour and working on new projects. After his show in Fernie, he performs in Waterton before heading to the Maritimes for a sixshow engagment on the East Coast. Williams is set to play at the Arts Station at 8 p.m. on Oct. 1. Tickets are available at Freshies, the Arts Station or online at Eventbrite.com.

Museum event in honour of new exhibit

The Fernie Museum hosted a Chautauqua in honour of their new exhibit dedicated to Emilio Picariello, a bootlegger in the 1920s. Volunteers dressed up in the style of that era in support of the event. Photo by L. Scheitel

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he train is an iconic part of the Canadian landscape and has been the subject of dozens of songs, perhaps most notably Gordon Lightfoot’s “Canadian Railroad Trilogy”. The train is also the subject of a 2003 movie called Festival Express, which is the footage of a 1970 cross-country tour featuring greats like The Band, The Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin. Toronto-based musician Ben Kunder will follow in the footsteps of the musicians before him and travel the country by train. But rather than stopping to play along the way, he’ll be playing on board the train for the passengers as part of Via Rail’s Artists on Board. Kunder is landing in the west this week to kick off his western tour to promote his album Golden, which was released in May. He’ll be making a stop in Fernie on Oct. 1. “I’ve been to Fernie and it’s beautiful, so I wanted to play there on my tour,” Kunder told The Free Press, adding he has lived on both coasts, including Salt Spring Island, BC where he lived off the grid in a solar-powered cabin. “That’s where I sort of started writing a lot of the songs that are on this record,” he said. The singer-songwriter describes his music as “folk-roots; sort of Canadiana- and Americanainspired”, naming folk artists like Joni Mitchell and Neil Young as a couple of his musical influences. Kunder will play at Infinitea on Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. For more information about this musician, visit his website at Benkunder.com. i f in te

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Inaugural event for the Harvest Feast and Fest Elk Valley. The Harvest Feast and Fest was organized in conjunction with Wildsight and was designed to be a fundraiser for the environmental group. Sharon Switzer, president of Wildsight, said she is really pleased with the results of the event,

events and we had overwhelming success on both days and we felt really supported and really he Harvest Feast and Fest grateful that people came out and celebrated their inaugural supported us,” said Switzer. event over the weekend, The Fest featured different with two days of festivities. The events and attractions, including Feast, catered by chef Barrie a cakewalk, a chili taste-off, and prizes for the largest and most unique vegetables. It also featured children-friendly attractions, such as miniature pony rides, fair games and a haystack to play in. Vendors from the Mountain Market set up their booths for a final time, selling local produce, meat and art goods. While the organizers are still totaling the final amount raised, Switzer said that the event has already been regarded as a success and they are looking forward to continuing it. “I think definitely there will be a second annual coming. I The Harvest Fest celebrated local produce and ingredients, with prizes think everybody from Wildsight for extra large vegetables and unique looking garden produce. has committed to doing it,” said Photo by L. Scheitel Switzer. “I think we branded it really well. I think it really Elliott, treated the 100 attendants describing it as “spectacular.” spoke to who the organization is to a locally inspired meal. The “We were really happy to have in the way we presented it and I’m Fest was a celebration of urban the community support a food really proud of it.” farming and food grown in the event. It’s different than most of the By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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35th Terry Fox Run festivities in Elk Valley By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

oughly 70 participants and volunteers mustered at the Sparwood Leisure Centre for the 35th annual Terry Fox Run. Organizer Edie Holland said that she was happy to partake in the event. “It was a privilege. I got to contribute to Terry Fox’s continuing legacy of raising funds for cancer research,” she said. This year, the event raised $2200, with all funds going directly to the Terry Fox Foundation. The Terry Fox Runs operate on a shoestring budget to ensure that as much money as possible goes towards cancer research and not overhead costs. Holland said that there was no money or funds for an operating budget for the event, and credited many local businesses with

supporting the event “I appreciated the support of an incredible group of participants and volunteers that made the Walk/Run a success,” she said. The event finished around 1 p.m., and participants were treated to snacks and draw prizes. The Elk Valley Hospice set up a photo booth to commemorate the event. Holland is already looking forward to next year’s event and hopes that the Terry Fox Run will become an annual tradition within the community. On Sept. 18, students from Fernie Secondary School and Isabella Dicken Elementary School hosted a run in honour of Terry Fox, which started with a pancake breakfast, prepared by teachers and parents. The celebrations were credited to be a success in both Fernie and Sparwood.

Above: Participants gathered for the 35th annual Terry Fox Run in Sparwood. Below: Students from Fernie Secondary School and Isabella Dicken Elementary School ran in honour of the Canadian icon on Sept. 18. Submitted photos

Local children warmed up before the Terry Fox Run in Sparwood on Sunday morning. Photo by L. Scheitel

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Ducks race for a good cause By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he Elk River was flooded with 1000 rubber ducks on Saturday morning as part of the Duck Race hosted by the 3300 Club. The race, which has been an annual tradition for roughly 25 years, is a fundraiser, with the monies raised going towards youth sport in the Elk Valley. “It goes towards kids sports in the community – baseball and soccer and different school teams that go to Provincials. They can apply for monies for their group to go somewhere,” Volunteers help scoop out the rubber duck racers that floated Photo by L. Scheitel said Marty Garrett, the organizer down the Elk River on Sept. 19. of this year’s event. a lot of kids and families coming out to watch,” Ducks cost $5 per racer, allowing people to said Garrett. up their chances of winning by buying more. The ducks are caught at the West Fernie Bridge The ducks race from the East Fernie bridge to and are re-used, however there are a few ducks the West Fernie bridge, with the first duck to that go amiss every year. Garrett said that this cross the finish line winning $1000 cash or a year’s event aims to raise about $7000 for local $1500 continental voucher for any US destination youth sports teams. from Air Canada. Runner’s up prizes include This year, the fastest duck won in a time of a barbeque sponsored by Home Hardware and 22:50, and won Bill Warrick the $1500 Air Canada 250,000 Overwaitea points. voucher. Glenn Heppnner won the barbeque The Duck Race is the second largest fundraiser while Sarah Sedrovic won His and Her’s watches of the year for the 3300 Club, and is a relaxed from Jay’s Jewellers and Mervin Cole’s duck won event. “It’s just a great fundraiser, and you get him 250,000 Overwaitea points.

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They danced for 12 hours on behalf of charity Fernie Kinsmen are well pleased with their second annual Dance-a-thon, held at the Fernie Community Centre last Saturday, although they will have to wait sometime before all pledges are collected by the 68 participants before learning what monies they will have for charitable purposes. Bill Antonese, chairman of the project said that only two of the 68 registered dancers failed to make it to the end of the 12-hour stint of continuous dancing to music by Triple D Music. The Kinsmen provided snacks for dancers, who had five-minute rest periods every hour. Top performer was Marjorie Joinson who won a Snow Valley Ski pass. Her pledges amounted to

$25.90 per hour. In second place was Fraser Stewart who had pledges totalling $23.90 per hour. He won, for the second successive year a black and white television set donated by Kaiser Resources Ltd. Jim Gagne was third, with pledges of $15.50 per hour and won a $25 bank savings certificate and a $10 gift certificate from Fernie Sound Centre. Isabelle Corrigan was in fourth with pledges valued at $6.50 per hour plus a cash donation of $25 not contingent on dance time. She was awarded a $25 savings certificate. Committee chairman Bill Antonese said he is “very pleased” with the co-operation his group has had from industry, business and the public.

They gave their all in support of the Elk Valley Blazers at the Kinsmen Dance. Left to right are Wally Stark, Blazer executive member, Kinsman Earl McPeek, Lorne Blakery, also a Blazer executive member, Sherrin Smith, Diane Dicken, Shelley McPeek, Blazer goalie Greg Stewart and Blazer president Ken Dicken.

Sparwood Peewee A’s have a new look

The Sparwood Peewee “A’s” are pretty proud of themselves these days. Last week Dan Cox of R.C. Moffat Supply Ltd. presented the boys with new sweaters to wear when they come up against the other teams in the Crowsnest Pass League. This league consists of teams from Bellevue, Coleman, Elkford, two teams from Fernie and the Sparwood “B’s”. So far in league play they have played

four games, scoring 45 goals and losing only one game, and that to Blairmore. Their coaches are Gene Cimolini and Ed Plessis. Making up the team are Michael Roesch, Sean Beswick, Brent Chatterson, Grant Littlefield, David Kordakowski, Mark Adams, Marc Plessis, Blaine Beranek, Rod Gilbert, Randy Musyer, Jason Halko, Barry Bevilacqua and Kevin Jangula.

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, September 24, 2015

Sports

Fifth annual Kids’ Triathlon

Little racers in the Youth 6 category race out of the pool and into the transition area to prep for the bike portion of the Kids’ Triathlon on Sept. 20. Photo by L. Scheitel By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

n Sept. 20, 150 children spanning ages four to 16 participated in the fifth annual Fernie Kids’ Triathlon. The triathlon featured three distinct legs to the race – a swim portion, followed by a bike portion and finishing off with a run. The distances varied depending on the age group. The race is designed to be a fun event that teaches children about all three activities. “One of our goals is to help them be proud of themselves and to have that independence,” said Pepper Couelle-Sterling, a co-race director of the event. “And so they’re lots and lots of volunteers, which is great to follow them through but in the transition area they have to do it themselves. And then they get some accomplishment from it.” The race has been a staple in the community

since 2010, and is starting to attract participants who are not local to the area. Because the event is intended to introduce kids to the sport, it requires many volunteers to ensure that it runs smoothly. “It takes a lot of volunteers to run a triathlon for those ages - a lot of corralling and encouraging,” said Couelle-Sterling, who added that roughly 80 volunteers helped in coordinating the race. “Without the volunteers, we couldn’t do it. The volunteers were awesome.” Another aim of the event is to be welcoming and accessible to all children, regardless of skill level or capability. “Having fun is our priority – having fun and having a sense of accomplishment and trying out all of the three sports,” she said. Couelle-Sterling started the triathlon alongside Scott Dressler. Next year, both organizers will be stepping down and handing the event over to new organizers, who will continue the legacy. For information on the triathlon and for complete results, visit www.ferniekidstri.com.

Ghostriders edge out Creston Thudercats for a 4-2 win By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he Fernie Ghostriders managed a win against the Creston Thunder Cats on Saturday night, bringing their game record 2-1-0. Although the team managed a win, they did spend ample time in the penalty box, with goalie Jeff Orser receiving eight minutes of penalties alone. Head coach Craig Mohr said

that the team had to play hard to make up for the penalty minutes. “We weren’t the most disciplined and I think that’s why our shot total was a little in favour of Creston. We took quite a few penalties in the third period that allowed them to get a lot of shots,” he said. Cole Keebler earned credit from Mohr for his hat-trick performance and his leadership

as Team Captain. Orser also was acknowledged for about eight “awesome” saves that he made against the Thunder Cats while the Ghostriders were shorthanded. The Ghostriders face the Golden Rockets on Friday before their home opener against the 100 Mile Wranglers on Saturday. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Fernie Memorial Arena.

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New course record set at Dirt Diggler race By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

very year, bikers race down the Dirt Diggler trail for a yearly race and this year was no exception. Fifty-five riders participated in this year’s event, and one racer set a new course record. “We’ve been trying to figure out whether or not we were going to get a faster time than 10 minutes and yesterday, he got 9:41. There is a new record. He actually broke his chain or his derailer, so it’s more impressive that he won,” said Derek Bird, the event organizer, adding the second place came in at 10:11. Ross Roseingrave took the top honours and set the new course record. Nick Quinn and Robert Davis rounded out the podium. Four females completed the course, with Lindsey Kelley winning the race with a time of 13:00. Nadine Overwater, Michelle Thorne and Krista Petit rounded out the women’s field. Bird said that some competitors came in from out of town for the race and credits it as the “best race I’ve had yet.” Complete results are available at Webscorer. com.

Participants gathered for a “family photo” at the top of the race course. Submitted by T. Weslake

Riders cheered on a fellow racer who dropped into the race course on Sept. 19. Submitted by A. Leger

Ladies’ golf results

Submitted by Jill Snell

is looking great and playing great. Have a super rest of your golf season and although there are no regular events in the weeks to come there is still several weeks of great golf to be had, just call the proshop (250-4237773) and book a tee time. And here is a list of club events to enjoy until the end of the season: The Iron Man/Woman tournament Sunday Oct. 11 The Turkey Scramble Monday Oct. 12 We welcome you to come out soon and enjoy a round of

all is certainly in the air and there was a mix of it all for our last organized Tuesday of golf for this season. Cooler weather and some rain still didn't scare away 10 players that came out to enjoy a round, we hope you had a lovely time at the Fernie Golf and Country Club for this week's Tuesday Ladies' Day Golf. September 15, 2015 Regular Event: Flighted Low Putts 0-22 Hdcp: Ursula Schroeder 23-27 Hdcp: Patty Vadnais and Marian Goodman (tied) 28-31 Hdcp: Jill Snell 32+ Hdcp: Eileen Thrun 0-27 Hdcp KP on 5: Kathy Pachara 28+ Hdcp KP on 5: Eileen Thrun Deuce Pot: The pot pushes as both Ursula Schroeder and Eileen Thrun scored deuces on 5 this week Skins: Aysha Haines, Eileen Thrun (2), Ursula Schroder, Patty Vadnais, Bridget Hemsted (2) Attendance Prize: Overwaitea - Kathy Pachara Fernie Chiropractic Eileen Thrun Thanks goes out to the Ladies' Day Season sponsors including: Fernie Chiropractic and Overwaitea, their sponsorship helps us run our weekly events. Special thanks to Ray and his grounds crew, cbt.org/non-profit due to their hard work 1.800.505.8998 and efforts the course

golf and we will look forward to seeing you on a Tuesday Ladies' Day at the Fernie Golf and Country Club next season.

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Some participants dressed for the occasion at the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation Golf Tournament on Sept. 19, such as Fred Flinstone and his friends. Photo by L. Scheitel By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he 10th annual Emily Brydon Youth Foundation Golf Tournament saw about 80 golfers take over the Fernie Golf and Country Club for a friendly round of golf. The fundraiser raised over $26,000, with all of the proceeds going to the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation. Each hole featured a different gimmick or competition for the participants, including prizes for a hole-in-one, a heckler hole, or teeing off with a brown bag over the golfer’s head. One of the more noteworthy holes was the air pressure tee, where the golf ball was blown roughly three centimeters off of the ground to challenge the golfers. Other games were held on the course. Players were encouraged to find the pink flamingos that were hidden in the course; for every pink flamingo brought in, the player’s name would be entered into a special draw prize. There were also prizes for the best-dressed team, which went to the group that dressed up as The Flintstones. The friendly game was followed by a dinner, which served just over 100 people. Rosemary Brydon, organizer of the event, said that the event was intended to be a fun, entertaining time for everyone involved. “Because it’s not serious golf, the few serious golfers, by the time they’re half way through, they realize that this is not serious. It’s just to laugh and I think everybody has some great laughs for that day,” she said. Brydon said that because her administration costs are kept to a minimum, all of the money raised went directly to the Foundation, which supports youth arts, education and sport throughout the Elk Valley. “It’s not just sport it’s everything. We send them to camp, we send them dancing, we send them wherever they want to go,” she said of the Foundation’s work. This is the last year for the golf tournament but Brydon said that they are already brainstorming ideas for a new fundraiser next year. Basin Business Advisors Program would like to welcome…

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WHL celebrates 50th anniversary

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he Western Hockey League (WHL) is turning 50 this year, and the Moosejaw Warriors are inviting old friends to their first game to help celebrate. Among those invited is Fernie local Garth Rizzuto, who played with the then-Moosejaw Canucks during the league’s first year. The Moosejaw Canucks won the championship that year, beating the Regina Pats five games to one in a nine-game series. “This being the 50th year, if you look in the record books of the WHL, it shows you that Moosejaw won the inaugural year,” said Garth Rizzuto. “The Edmonton Oil Kings were the reigning Memorial Cup champions and we beat them in the ninth game in the best of nine series. We went on then to play the Regina Pats and beat them five games to one. We won the league and we won the championship and that was the end of our season.” Rizzuto said that he was 18 when he first played for the WHL, and turned pro the next year, playing for the Dallas Stars, but he has fond memories of playing for the Moosejaw Canucks. “After all these years, they thought it would be a great idea, and they invited members of the original team,” he said. “At that ceremony before the game, they are going to raise a banner, launching our championship that year.” On Sept. 24, the Moosejaw Warriors open their season with a game against the Regina Pats, with a pre-game ceremony to commemorate 50 years in the league. The Moosejaw team changed their name from the Canucks to the Warriors in 1984, after the team returned to Moosejaw from Manitoba.

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George King Garth Rizzuto during his time with the Moosejaw Canucks. Rizzuto is invited to the 50th anniversary of the WHL in Moosejaw on Sept. 24. Photo courtesy of G. Rizzuto

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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2629 Bylaw Amendment - Jaffray/Lightburn Regional District of East Kootenay The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Jaffray, Tie Lake, Rosen Lake Land Use and Floodplain Management Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the designation of part of the subject property to accommodate a boundary adjustment subdivision. The subject land is located at 2325 Highway 3/93 in Jaffray, just west of Rosen Lake Road, as shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2629 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Jaffray, Tie Lake, Rosen Lake Land Use and Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 1414, 1999 – Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2015 (Highway 3/93 / Lightburn)” will amend the designation of part of Lot 1, District Lots 4590 and 6206, Kootenay District, Plan 18144 except part included in Plans NEP23032 and NEP90106 from RR-60, Rural Resource Zone to RR-8 Rural Residential (Country) Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Jaffray Community Hall 7375 Jaffray Village Loop Road Jaffray, BC Monday, September 28, 2015 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and Electoral Area B. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/ numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0306, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email tvandewiel@rdek.bc.ca.

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ore than half a million British Columbians face significant challenges because of limited literacy skills, whether it’s an inability to read the newspaper, or a lack of understanding of important financial or health documents. Literacy skills are vital to all British Columbians because they are a necessary part of everyday life and impact everything from healthcare to employment and economic status. Literacy is no longer just the ability to read or write, but encompasses a much wider scope of daily activities - including using technology, doing calculations, communicating verbally and in writing, and problem-solving. This month, Black Press and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) are joining forces to raise funds and awareness about the importance of literacy with the fifth Annual Reach a Reader campaign. The campaign will culminate with community leaders and volunteers hitting the streets across the Columbia Basin and Boundary to distribute special editions of local papers and collect donations in support of community-based literacy programs. The Reach a Reader campaign coincides with

Decoda Literacy Solutions’ Literacy is Life Campaign; a province-wide fundraising and awareness campaign designed to put a human face on literacy and shed light on how low literacy affects children and adults, Aboriginal and immigrant communities, those in the workforce, and the economy as a whole. CBAL’s Executive Director, Ali Wassing, said in a press release “Literacy skills are essential for a vibrant BC economy, so addressing limited levels benefits everyone. We would encourage anyone who is affected by literacy issues to tap into the many resources and literacy programs available in their community.” The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is a not-for-profit organization that develops, promotes and delivers literacy and essential skills services for people of all ages in the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions of British Columbia. CBAL’s 16 Community Literacy Coordinators provide services in 77 communities, working with local literacy advisory committees to develop effective literacy programs and resources in the communities they serve. Decoda Literacy Solutions is the only provincewide literacy organization in British Columbia. As a non-profit organization, Decoda provides resources, training and funds to support community-based literacy programs and initiatives in over 400 communities across the province. Decoda’s work supports children and families, adult learners, and Aboriginal and immigrant communities in an effort to build strong individuals, strong families and strong communities. To find out more about literacy in the Elk Valley, contact elkvalleycoordinator@cbal.org or go to Cbal.org.

Sparwood to host open house Join Lorraine as she guides you through the first and second movements of the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra by Brahms, and the second movement of Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, works to be performed by SOTK October 18, 3:00pm Key City Theatre, Cranbrook Register by calling 250.423.4458 250.423.4458 • fhlprogrammer@gmail.com * http://fernie.bclibrary.

The public is invited to attend an open house at the Sparwood Senior Drop In Centre on Sept. 29. The event is in dedication of the centre’s new outdoor gym, which was made possible by a New Horizon grant. For those interested in seeing what the outdoor gym has to offer, the open house begins at 1 p.m. There will be refreshments, a bake sale and door prizes on hand.

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In Memorium In Loving Memory of My Mami Girl

Ev Barton 1925 – 2015

It’s been a long journey Going to and fro, but little did I know, That I would miss you so. To call you every day As I used to do To share a thought or a laugh or two. What I would give, To hear your loving voice; just once more For you to call me, “my first born” We miss you, little Mami. Judy & Larry

Obituaries

LITA SALANSKI It is with profound love and admiration that we say goodbye to the matriarch of our family. Mom, Gram, G.G., was the glue that held the clan together. Her unique spirit, guidance, and endless love have been a gift to us all. She will be missed greatly, but all of our amazing memories will last a lifetime. Mom has had an incredible life. Being so active over the years in the community, and her involvement in groups that she felt passionate about. The Women’s Institute, church, 4-H, the school board, and a founding member of the East Kootenay Community College board. Her real passion was ranching. How she loved the ranch, her cattle, and riding. After the passing of our dad, Pete, in 1982, mom continued on with much determination. She became the first woman president of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association during the early 90’s, and was appointed to the Canadian Cattlemens board as well. As a family we supported mom in her endeavours with amazement at her energy. Mom’s adventurous childhood and wonderful parents had such a great influence on her life. She has passed on those values to us all. Mom loved horses, her flowers, baking, Sunday family dinners, enjoying a cup of coffee, building, carpentry, rock work, painting, reading, writing, knitting, sewing, and wearing her jeans. She was wise, a visionary, opinionated, sarcastic, humorous, honest, and lovely. Happy, content, and “never bored in her life.” So we dared not to mutter the “b” word around her or we would be un-bored quickly. She was sassy and stubborn to the end. Way to go! Though the past several years were difficult for mom, she said each day how much she enjoyed her life and appreciated what she had. She loved the view out of her kitchen window and would say, “I’ve had a great life. What a beautiful place.” Mom was predeceased by her parents Susanna and Edward Lynn many years ago, and her brother, Charlie, in 2010. Left to miss mom are her children Gary (Wendy), Susan (Dale), Daryl (Greg), and Shelley; 7 grandchildren: Lita (Alan), Stacey (Raenel), Jeremy (Amanda), Jason (Kathy), Lindsay (Matt), Kirsten (Dan), and Jordan (Jessica); and 13 great-grands: Tasha, Owen, Garrett, Kyle, Tucker, Nicholas, Waylynn, Keenan, Ethan, Jackson, Reese, Alaina, and Emma. The family would like to thank Dr. Gadsden for the excellent care she gave to mom over the past years. Thank you to Dorothy, Christa, Sheila, Connie, Tiana, Vanessa, Wendy, and the other wonderful Homecare ladies who provided care. A special thank you to Laurie and Heather for giving mom much joy, friendship, and love. You have all been angels in her life. Nurses Kaitlin, Rosie, and Andrea gave us such great support and compassion at the hospital. Thank you to all of our family and friends who have visited, sent messages and cards, provided meals, and sent flowers. We appreciate your remembrance of mom very much as she was a classy lady. A wonderful open house was held at the ranch on September 13th in memory of mom. A private service was held at St. Margaret’s Cemetery in Fernie on September 20th. Thank you to Jane Clarke for presiding and sharing such beautiful thoughts. If you would like to make a donation in honour of Lita’s memory, please think of the B.C. Children’s Hospital, or a foundation of your choice. Memories and condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs. com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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In of James James Dean Dean Hutchinson Hutchinson (Jim) (Jim) In Memory Memory of May 20, 2009 2009 May 1, 1, 1963 1963 -- September September 20, A A precious precious person, person, the the kindest friend kindest friend One of the best whom One of the best whom God could lend God could lend He had a nature you He had a nature you could not help loving could not help loving Generous, thoughtful, Generous, thoughtful, compassionate and true compassionate and true Always sincere and willAlways sincere ing a kind act toand do willing kind act to do andaexpecting nothing and expecting nothing in return in return He bade no one a last He bade no one a last farewell farewell He said good-bye to none He said good-bye to none The heavenly gates were The heavenly opened wide gates were opened A lovingwide voice said come A loving voice said come His heart was pure as His goldheart was pure as gold Our memories will never Our will never growmemories old grow old Loved by your friends and allby whom knew Loved youryou friends One in whom a million and all youthat knew was you One in a million that was you Always in our thoughts Forever in our our thoughts hearts Always in Forever in our hearts

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HAROLD “BEAR” NICHOLSON With loved ones at his bedside, Bear passed away after a long and courageous 2 year battle with cancer on September 18, 2015 at the age of 58. He was born in New Westminster, BC to parents Malcolm and Cate Nicholson on May 16, 1957. Bear is survived by his loving wife Denise Perosa, his mother Cate Nicholson, brother Bob (Joanne) Nicholson, niece Alaina (Colin) O’Byrne, nephew Mike Nicholson, and great nephews Cole and Arthur O’Byrne as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. He was predeceased by his father Malcolm in 1996. A big man with an even bigger heart, Bear made friends everywhere he went with his friendly smile and his wonderful sense of humour. He enjoyed Nascar and watching TV, but above all else, Bear was a social butterfly who loved to make people laugh. His favorite moments were spent sharing quality time with friends and loved ones. A very warm, heartfelt Thank You to the amazing staff at the Elk Valley Hospital for their special and compassionate care and friendship. A very special Thank You to Dr. Todd Loewen and staff at the Rocky Mountain Health Center and Dr. Chad Ball and staff at the Foothills Hospital. You all made his care special. Services will be held at the Teck Hall in the Elkford Recreation Center on Tuesday, October 6th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile, If only I could have you back For just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again Just like we used to do, You always mean so very much And always will do too. The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause me pain, But you’re forever in my heart Until we meet again. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends for Friends, 50 Ridgemont Dr. Fernie BC, V0B 1M2. Memories and condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs. com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

JOANNE GRIS 1955 - 2015 Joanne Gris passed away peacefully at home in Kamloops on September 12, 2015 with her husband at her side after an 11 year courageous battle with cancer. Joanne was born on March 28, 1955 in Fernie, British Columbia. Joanne was a bright student who graduated from Sparwood High School and attended both Capilano and Cariboo College where she obtained her Outdoor Recreation Degree. She also obtained her Social Work Degree while working full time and raising three children, receiving the Silver Medal for highest marks while doing so. Joanne was a great leader who focused on her career with passion and integrity, retiring from the Ministry of Social Development after 33 years of Provincial Government Service. She then went on to work for Community Living Services for several years before spending her remaining years mainly travelling to Phoenix, Mexico and Alaska with family. She most of all enjoyed her summers spending time at the family cabin on Kootenay lake in Nelson, BC. Joanne also thoroughly enjoyed athletics and the outdoors. She loved to go on walks and eventually entered walking marathons in various places. She was a proficient Racquetball player in her earlier years and would enter competitive tournaments where she would often win the Kamloops Doubles City Championship. She enjoyed her years playing indoor and outdoor soccer and really enjoyed playing broomball where she competed in several National Championships. Joanne and her husband would travel the Province both playing in various tournaments, bringing their children with them who would be commonly referred to as rink rats. Joanne had the most contagious smile which was always prevalent when spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She will be greatly missed as she was a true gem with special qualities for exemplifying how life should be lived. Joanne is pre-deceased by her mother Emma Gris and father-in-law Don Fraser. Joanne is survived by her father Remigio Gris, mother-in-law Dawn Fraser, husband Wayne Fraser, daughters, Brittany Parker (Alex) and Michelle Fraser, son Joshua Fraser (Cassie), grandchildren Liam Fraser and Mackenzie Laing, brothers Rick Gris (Shari) and Randy Gris (Mary), sister Linda Latka, brother-in-law Blair Fraser (Brenda), sister-in-law’s Donna Fraser (Bill) and Judy Carvish (Brian), and many nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of life service at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC on Saturday, September 19th at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. www.cbcf.org/bc

In Memoriam In Loving Memory of JOHN ZUFFA 1934 - 2012

No one knows how much we miss you; No one knows the bitter pain we have suffered since we lost you; Life has never been the same. In our hearts your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true; There is not a day, dear husband and Dad, that we do not think of you. Sadly missed... Viv, Allan, Daryl, Phyllis, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren We miss you, Grandpa John Zuffa

June 6, 1934 - Sept. 24, 2012 We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part. God has you for his keeping We have you in our heart. We love you, Debbie, Ryan & Megan

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SUTCO is looking for long haul truck drivers for our Super B Flat Deck Division. We offer steady work, Health/Dental benefits, a pension plan, late model equipment, electronic logs and more. Preference given to those with BC mountain and US Cross border experience. Apply on line today at sutco.ca or fax (250) 357 2009

LOG Truck Driver Needed for log hauls based in the West Kootenay Region. Located in Salmo BC Sutco offers steady year round work, late model equipment, e logs, benefits, and a matched contribution pension plan. Ideal candidates have 2 years BC log hauling experience and clean drivers abstract. apply on line at sutco.ca or fax (250) 357-2009

6 Care Aide Positions available in Prince George. Currently offering guaranteed hour agreement of 35 hrs/week. Relocation option and bonus. DL/Vehicle required. Email hsellors@bayshore.ca or fax 1-250717-7538. RNs and LPNs also needed for Prince George and Quesnel area.

OMEGA ENGINEERING is hiring Civil & Structural Technologists & Engineers for offices in Salmon Arm, Kelowna, Chilliwack & Langley Resumes to: Jclough@omegaengineer ing.ca, visit us online at www.omegaengineering.ca

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THANK YOU The family of the late

Help Wanted

HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

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Career Opportunities

Career Service / Job Search

Would like to thank all those that sent flowers, food, phoned and dropped in to comfort us during this difficult time.

We would like to especially thank Dr. Paul Michal, Dr. Michael Stuckey, the Staff at the Fernie Hospital, Pastor Ryan Keehn, and Lynda and John Gawryluk of Cherished Memories for their care and compassion.

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Markey Mechanical in Willams Lake has openings for established HVAC Technicians with; 2-3 years industry related experience, HVAC troubleshooting skills, a desire to train in various disciplines and a proven track record of integrity and reliability.

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Help Wanted Lilac Terrace is currently seeking Home Support Attendants/Residential Care Aides for their casual pool with the potential to become permanent pt or ft As a Home Support Worker you will provide home support services to clients, by assisting with personal care and daily living needs, while promoting maximum independence. Typical duties include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meal preparations, mobility and transfer assists, observing and reporting changes in clients behaviour and condition and performing delegated tasks according with training and procedures.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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QUALIFICATIONS: · Grade 12 · Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience · BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (please include your number) · Ability to work independently in an organized setting · Upbeat, strong work ethics, team player CONTACT: Bambi Bodie (Mon – Thurs) Ph: (250) 425-2236 Fax: (250) 425-2591 E-mail: bbodie.lilacterrace@telus.net

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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

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KNOX UNITED CHURCH 201 2nd Avenue, Fernie Sunday Services 10:00 am Everyone welcome.

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

Catholic Church

1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME

521 4th Avenue, Fernie Parish Office 250-423-6127

250-423-6010 www.knoxunitedferniebc.ca email: KnoxUCFernie@outlook.com YOU ARE WELCOME AT KNOX!

Masses: Tues. 9:00 am Wed. at Rocky Mtn Village 11:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment Father Marcel Cote

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

Help Wanted Full-Time Administrator

The Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society is a non-profit charitable organization responsible for the operation of Lilac Terrace, a forty-two unit Seniors Supportive Housing complex located in Sparwood, BC. Lilac Terrace provides affordable housing and supports for low to moderate income seniors. The Society is seeking a full-time Administrator to manage Lilac Terrace as well as provide support for the volunteer Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the community and in the lives of our seniors. This is a challenging but deeply rewarding position. As the successful applicant you will first and foremost have an affinity for the elderly. You will be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of seniors and be dedicated to supporting their independence while recognizing challenges they may face. You will be a professional person displaying diplomacy while promoting Lilac Terrace to the public. You will show strong communication skills and be comfortable dealing with members of the public as well as Government officials. Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as experience with Simply Accounting or other bookkeeping software is required. General duties include: o Management of all housing related procedures o Management of all resident hospitality services o Management of Home Support contract o Support for volunteer Board of Directors A detailed job description is available at www.lilacterrace.net Resumes must include references and must be received prior to October 15, 2015. Please submit in the following manner: By email: lilacterrace@telus.net By regular mail: EVSHS P.O. Box 1587 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 By fax: 250.425.2591 The Society thanks all applicants, however only those candidates selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2 Bed, 1 Bath condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. $900 per month, with a $300 rebate each month for the first 6 months,utilities not included. Call Erin at 250-425-7711 or Rick at 250-425-5432 2 bedroom, 1 bath fully furnished condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. Just bring your clothes. $1150. per month Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin At 250-425-7711

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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.

For Rent: Elkford Immaculate 2 bedroom condo in a quiet, secure building. This end unit is bright and airy. $800. rent includes hot water. Looking for a long term quiet renter, with references. Please no pets, and no smokers. Contact 250-425-6512 or mebellerby@telus.net Available immediately

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Duplex / 4 Plex 1291 Sycamore, Sparwood. Large 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath duplex with large yard on green belt. 1 year lease $900. per month with discount rate of $750. for first 6 months. References required. Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711. 1/2 Duplex in Lower Sparwood 3 bedroom close to school, park and all downtown amenities. $800 per month plus utilities. References required. Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711.

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Smaller houses in Spardell for rent. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath houses on large lots, appliances, town water, and school bus pick up nearby. Prices vary between $600 and $800 per month plus utilities. Please contact Rick 250-425-5432 or Erin 250-425-7711

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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Sparwood 1/2 Duplexes 2 bedroom half duplex in Sparwood Heights. Large deck and fenced yard on corner unit. $1000. per month plus utilities. Please contact Rick 250-425-5432 or Erin 250-425-7711

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Sparwood - 1/2 duplexes Several 3 bedroom, 1 bath duplexes downtown. Reduced to $800 for first 6 months on a 1 year lease then remainder is $900. Please contact Rick 250-425-5432 or Erin 250-425-7711

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You face some kind of challenge. You are inclined to look for a bit of action or to exercise with friends on a regular basis in order to get back in shape.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

It isn’t always easy to reconcile work and family life. Fortunately, you can rely on some of your loved ones for help and support as you fulfill all your obligations.

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Be careful when driving this week. Friends may invite you to join them in some interesting activities, either on the spur of the moment or next weekend.

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Province announces funding for Community Visitor Services Submitted

estination BC announced a three-year funding program model for community visitors services centres in Elkford, Fernie, and Sparwood. Destination BC is the province’s industry-led destination marketing organization. Their funding model will apply to 108 community visitor centres province-wide to support consultation with the visitor centres network. The initiative includes a base funding of $10,000 a year for the next three years as well as an “innovation fund” to assist communities with specific projects

that will help them adapt to the changing expectations of visitors. This fund will be available in 2016. “Our government is committed to providing quality, world-class services for travellers and visitors to B.C.,” Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett said in a press release. “This new, stable base funding over the next three years will help ensure better long-term planning for East Kootenay communities.” The province places a large focus on the tourism sector as it accounts for four per cent of the province’s total GDP. In 2013, the tourism industry generated $13.9 billion in revenue, and directly contributed to B.C.’s overall economy.

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MEET THE GHOSTRIDERS

Welcome to the 2015-2016 season

elcome to the 2015-2016 season! We are a proud member of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) which has proven to be one of the best leagues in Western Canada. This season is guaranteed to be exciting as we had a strong showing at our main camp and exhibition games. I would like to thank the board members for their continued commitment. Also, to the fans, community members, sponsors and volunteers. Without your continued support, it would be a struggle to run the team. The team was second overall in the league last season and first in the Eddie Mountain Division. Looking to an even better record this season as Coach Mohr has been working hard this past summer. Good luck to Coach Mohr and the team staff, Jeff Zmurchyk, Pascal Morency, Jerry Pang, Kayla Neufeld, Heather Lewis, Jill Snell and Dr. Stuckey. Thank you for your continued support and enjoy the season!

he Fernie Ghostriders are proud supporters of many charities and community groups, and it’s likely that you’ll see them helping out around town at various times during the season. Their contributions include: • Volunteering at the Terry Fox Run (September 13) •

Drive One 4UR Community event with Fernie Ford (October 3)

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MEET THE GHOSTRIDERS

Hello Ghostrider Fans!!

ello Ghostriders Fans!! Welcome to another year of Riders Hockey. It is my privilege to be your Head Coach/GM again this year and I am very excited and motivated to continue the winning tradition of our Team.

ew assistant coach Pascal Morency, who just finished up 12 years as a pro in several different leagues is much more than a hockey guy and is not only here to help the players on the ice, but off the ice as well . The very personable Morency, who is a Certified Professional Life Coach through the World Coaching Institute, will be a rather large bonus to the players and to Coach Mohr this year as well. Morency has played for a lot of coaches over the years and Rider Coach Craig Mohr is right up there with the best of them.... he says “the team, and the town is lucky to have him”. Morency who also coaches at the Fernie Academy with Spokane Chief’s Director of Player Development Chris Moulton adds that some of the coaches he had over the years were barely aware of some of the concepts Mohr teaches the players in practice. The Rider players are lucky to have Pascal along for the Ride this year. So your wondering how does a guy from Montreal end up here in Fernie.

Big thank you to Barb Anderson and the rest of the board members who give up numerous hours of their time to make this organization the best in the KIJHL. Not only are we dedicated to helping our players be winners on the ice, even more important is helping them become winners off the ice and in the community. It takes a full team effort to be the best and I could not accomplish this without my amazing staff of coaches and trainers. Go Riders Go!!! Craig Mohr Head Coach/GM

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Meet the 2015/2016

FERNIE GHOSTRIDERS

Position: Defence Hometown: Galloway, BC Height: 5’9” Weight: 185 lbs Birth Year: 1995

15 TYLER CARRON

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1997

JEFF ORSER

Position: Goalie Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’11” Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1995

5 TRAVIS THOMSEN

KYLE HAUGO

Position: Defence Hometown: Elkford, BC Height: 6’1” Weight: 170 lbs Birth Year: 1998

17 MITCHELL TITUS

Position: Forward Hometown: Fruitvale, BC Height: 5’7” Weight: 150 lbs Birth Year: 1997

25 COLE KEEBLER

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1995

DAN BURGESS

Position: Defence Hometown: Jaffray, BC Height: 6’3” Weight: 215 lbs Birth Year: 1996

18 SPENCER BENDER

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 6’ Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1995

26 TAYLER SINCENNES

Position: Forward Hometown: Red Deer, AB Height: 6’0” Weight: 185 lbs Birth Year: 1996

8 RYAN TESLUK

Position: Defence Hometown: Cranbrook, BC Height: 6’ Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1998

20 TREVOR BROAD

Position: Defence Hometown: Sparwood,BC Height: 6’ Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1998

27 MACK DIFFERENZ

Position: Forward Hometown: Red Deer, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1997

2 BEN SHUSHKOUSKY Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 6’ Weight: 175 lbs Birth Year: 1997

9 JACEN RICHARDS

Position: Forward Hometown: Sparwood, BC Height: 6’1” Weight: 175 lbs Birth Year: 1998

21 JUSTIN PEERS

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 185 lbs Birth Year: 1996

28 LANE SIM

Position: Forward Hometown: Red Deer, AB Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs Birth Year: 1997

10 EVAN REID

Position: Forward, Defence Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’11” Weight: 170 lbs Birth Year: 1996

22 AIDAN WILSON

Position: Forward Hometown: High River, AB Height: 5’8” Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1997

30 BRANDON BUTLER

Position: Goalie Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs Birth Year: 1996

3 KEVIN PIERCE

Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 6’2” Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1998

13 RYAN KENNEDY

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 170 lbs Birth Year: 1997

23 DALTON BOUVIER

Position: Forward Hometown: Sparwood, BC Height: 6’2” Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1998

31 SAWYER WARD

Position: Goalie Hometown: Fernie, BC Height: 6’1” Weight: 215 lbs Birth Year: 1997

4 KEAGAN KINGWELL

Position: Defence Hometown: Red Deer, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1997

14 ZACH BEFUS

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 6’1” Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1996

24 DUSTIN WATT

Position: Defence Hometown: Kamloops, BC Height: 5’10” Weight: 200 lbs Birth Year: 1995

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Meet the 2015/2016

FERNIE GHOSTRIDERS

Position: Defence Hometown: Galloway, BC Height: 5’9” Weight: 185 lbs Birth Year: 1995

15 TYLER CARRON

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1997

JEFF ORSER

Position: Goalie Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’11” Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1995

5 TRAVIS THOMSEN

KYLE HAUGO

Position: Defence Hometown: Elkford, BC Height: 6’1” Weight: 170 lbs Birth Year: 1998

17 MITCHELL TITUS

Position: Forward Hometown: Fruitvale, BC Height: 5’7” Weight: 150 lbs Birth Year: 1997

25 COLE KEEBLER

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1995

DAN BURGESS

Position: Defence Hometown: Jaffray, BC Height: 6’3” Weight: 215 lbs Birth Year: 1996

18 SPENCER BENDER

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 6’ Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1995

26 TAYLER SINCENNES

Position: Forward Hometown: Red Deer, AB Height: 6’0” Weight: 185 lbs Birth Year: 1996

8 RYAN TESLUK

Position: Defence Hometown: Cranbrook, BC Height: 6’ Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1998

20 TREVOR BROAD

Position: Defence Hometown: Sparwood,BC Height: 6’ Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1998

27 MACK DIFFERENZ

Position: Forward Hometown: Red Deer, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1997

2 BEN SHUSHKOUSKY Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 6’ Weight: 175 lbs Birth Year: 1997

9 JACEN RICHARDS

Position: Forward Hometown: Sparwood, BC Height: 6’1” Weight: 175 lbs Birth Year: 1998

21 JUSTIN PEERS

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 185 lbs Birth Year: 1996

28 LANE SIM

Position: Forward Hometown: Red Deer, AB Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs Birth Year: 1997

10 EVAN REID

Position: Forward, Defence Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’11” Weight: 170 lbs Birth Year: 1996

22 AIDAN WILSON

Position: Forward Hometown: High River, AB Height: 5’8” Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1997

30 BRANDON BUTLER

Position: Goalie Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs Birth Year: 1996

3 KEVIN PIERCE

Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 6’2” Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1998

13 RYAN KENNEDY

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 170 lbs Birth Year: 1997

23 DALTON BOUVIER

Position: Forward Hometown: Sparwood, BC Height: 6’2” Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1998

31 SAWYER WARD

Position: Goalie Hometown: Fernie, BC Height: 6’1” Weight: 215 lbs Birth Year: 1997

4 KEAGAN KINGWELL

Position: Defence Hometown: Red Deer, AB Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 lbs Birth Year: 1997

14 ZACH BEFUS

Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Height: 6’1” Weight: 180 lbs Birth Year: 1996

24 DUSTIN WATT

Position: Defence Hometown: Kamloops, BC Height: 5’10” Weight: 200 lbs Birth Year: 1995

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MEET THE GHOSTRIDERS

Cole Keebler is the new Ghostrider’s captain

eteran Ghostrider forward Cole Keebler will see a new addition to his jersey this year, as the ‘C’ will be sewen to it. The 19-year-old player has been with the Ghostriders for three years, and is excited to take on the position of captain for his last year in the league. “It’s really exciting to be named captain. When I got the call from [Head Coach Craig] Mohr it brightened up my whole summer. It really put a stamp on coming back and leading the team. It’s a pretty big honour to be captain here,” Keebler said. Originally from Calgary, Keebler and Mohr knew each other before the Ghostriders. “I coached Cole when he was 14 in Calgary, so I know him pretty well,” said Mohr. “I like Cole’s demeanour. Kind of like Dylan Robertson last year, he’s very mature, he’s got a good demeanour in the room of, he doesn’t freak out, he’s an extremely hard worker. I think being here three years and learning from the guys who were captains before him is going to be very beneficial.” Keebler showed the initiative of a leader

Cole Keebler, Ghostrider Team Captain before he learned that he was captain by introducing himself to new Ghostriders

Ghostrider

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Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

Conference:

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Division:

Eddie Mountain (with Columbia Valley Rockies, Creston Thunder Cats, Golden Rockets and Kimberley Dynamiters)

Colours:

Black, Red, Silver and White

President:

Barb Anderson

Head Coach & GM:

Craig Mohr

throughout the summer. “I did all of that just to show [Mohr] that I can be a leader and show him that I did want to have that captain honour.” Keebler says that even though the season has just begun, he feels like the team is creating synergy, and will play well together. “Already, in pre season, we have chemistry throughout the team where everybody is warming up to each other so it looks like its going to be another tightknit team which only leads to success on the ice if we are all on the same page. With the pieces we have right now, we will be able to mesh together and bring some wins.” This is Keebler’s last year in the league, as he will be too old to play in the Junior B division next year, so he plans to make the most of the year and the opportunity to lead the team. “This will be my third year here, but I haven’t had many games, the first year was cut short. But this is my 20-yearold year so this will be my last one. It is huge and I knew coming into it I had the

Ghostriders timeline • 1991:

Fernie Ghostriders created as a charter member of the junior ‘A’ Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League.

• 1999:

Ghostriders move to the America West Hockey League

• 2000:

Ghostriders win 2000 AWHL championship; appeared in Gold Cup National Championship

• 2003:

Ghostriders receive bronze medal in US Junior National Gold Cup

• 2003/04: Ghostriders play in the North American Hockey League • 2004:

Ghostriders move to junior ‘B’ Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

• 2006:

Ghostriders win division; place third overall in the KIJHL

• 2007:

Ghostriders win division then become overall KIJHL Champions

• 2008:

Ghostriders win KIJHL championship for the second year in a row; bronze in Cyclone Taylor Cup

• 2009:

Ghostriders reach semifinals of KIJHL

• 2011:

Fernie hosts Cyclone Taylor Cup; Ghostriders win silver medal

• 2013:

Barb Anderson appointed club president

• 2014:

Craig Mohr appointed head coach and general manager; Dylan Robertson named as captain

• 2015:

Cole Keebler named as captain New Assistant Coach, Pascal Morency

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opportunity to be captain, so throughout the summer I talked to Mohr a bunch saying that I wanted to be captain and that I have the chops to lead this team.” Mohr agreed, citing that Keebler seized the opportunity to learn from previous captains. “I think he got a benefit last year in terms that we had an incredible leadership group and I think when you’re around that, you can build off of it,” said Mohr. “Again, we are going to have a great leadership group.” One constant that has remained throughout Keebler’s Ghostrider career is the community support that surrounds the Ghostriders. “I know ever since I started playing with the Ghostriders, the town support is unbelievable and I think we appreciate everything they do for us. We try to volunteer as much as we can to show our support back. We just want to bring entertainment to them as well,” said the new captain. “Hopefully we can do that again this year and hopefully bring back a championship.”

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