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he four candidates vying to be the next member of parliament for the KootenayColumbia riding met for their ninth debate of the election cycle on Monday evening. The debate was held at the Causeway Bay Hotel in Sparwood and was curated by the Chambers of Commerce from Elkford, Sparwood and Fernie. Roughly 50 people were in attendance to watch the debate, which started at 7 p.m. and lasted for two hours. Moderator Glen Purdy ensured

the debate stuck to a rigid format. Candidates from the four main parties were in attendance, including Liberal Party candidate Don Johnston, NDP candidate Wayne Stetski, Green Party candidate Bill Green and the incumbent MP David Wilks, who represents the Conservative Party of Canada. Each candidate was given two minutes for opening remarks, two minutes to answer each question asked by Purdy and three minutes for closing remarks. The questions were collected from the audience and covered a variety of topics, including trade agreements, the state of the economy and climate change.

The questions started fairly broad, addressing issues such as the Temporary Foreign Worker program, the recent Trans Pacific Partnership agreement and national childcare programs and funding. Each candidate was given two minutes to answer the questions, and was selected in random order to keep the party opinions mixed. From there, three questions were directed at the economy – specifically the coal and logging industries – climate change and how to increase the number of people with disabilities in the workplace. A very region-specific question focused on the federally owned Dominion Coal Blocks in the Elk

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ith the federal election less than two weeks away, how and where to vote is coming into focus. Eligible voters can take advantage of early voting stations that will be open from Oct. 9 to Oct. 12. There are many factors that can impede voter participation on Election Day, such as not being in the proper riding on Oct. 19, expired identification or a recent move that causes a voter’s address to be out of date. To combat some of the impediments, Elections Canada wants to be as clear as possible on how to vote – where advanced polling stations are located, what pieces of identification qualify and how to prove an address in the case of a recent move. Advanced polling stations will be active in both Fernie and Sparwood, but not in Elkford. However, Elkford residents can cast an early ballot at the Sparwood polling station. The advanced polling stations

will be open from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. In Fernie, the station will be set up at the Fernie Family Centre on Fourth Avenue, while the Sparwood Recreation Centre, located on Pine Avenue, will host the other advanced polling station. Elections Canada will accept over 40 pieces of identification. A driver’s license or another piece of government-issued ID with the voter’s current address is the only piece of identification that will be accepted on its own. With all other identification, one piece is required, plus a document to prove proof of address. According to Elections Canada officials, this can include a recent credit card statement, a bank statement or a personal cheque. No expired identification will be accepted. In the case of a recent move or an out of date address, a voter can bring in his or her rental lease or mortgage documents as proof of address. Barring that, a voter can have someone who has a current address in that riding to vouch for his or her residency.

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The person vouching has to take an oath, swearing the voter does have an address in that area. “If your ID does not have your current address, we suggest that you take an oath at your local polling station. You can do so by showing two pieces of ID with your name and have someone who knows you attest to your address. This person must show proof of identity and address, be registered in the same polling division and attest for only one person,” said an Elections Canada official. The Elections Canada website can tell a voter where the closest advanced polling station is, but to get an accurate response, the address must match the one on Elections Canada’s records. For example, when tried at The Free Press offices, it took five attempts to get a result due to a common error. Second Avenue must be typed as “2nd” to get a proper response. For a comprehensive list of all ID documents accepted, or for more frequently asked questions, visit Elections.ca.

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Fernie accepts Community Voter Challenge By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

t’s been a long election campaign to date, but there is an end in sight as Election Day is less than two weeks away. As a way to get people interested in taking part in the vote, the City of Fernie, along with 10 other communities in the Kootenays, has accepted the Community Voter Challenge. The Community Voter Challenge, which was initiated by the City of Nelson, is a citizen’s initiative to increase voter turnout in the community. All eligible voters are

encouraged to cast their ballots this month. The challenge will look at issues such as which community can show the greatest percentage increase in voter participation over the results from the 2011 federal election and how many people actually vote compared to the total eligible voters. CBC’s Rick Mercer has been invited to visit the winning community after the election to perform one of his infamous rants about what has been done to increase voter turnout. Mayor Mary Guiliano, in a letter to the challenge committee, said the City of Fernie is pleased

to take part in the challenge. “This is a great initiative and fun way to increase voter turnout rates and get the conversations started,” she said in the letter. “Council has indentified community engagement at all levels as a priority and the Community Voter Challenge is an opportunity to engage youth, elderly, community and service organizations, businesses and recreational groups to all get involved.” City councilor Jon Levesque said there are many reasons to vote, and said even the youth not yet old enough to vote can still take part in the election process.

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travel and into the path of an eastbound 2007 Dodge Dakota pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck, a 77-year-old man, attempted to avoid the collision by pulling onto the shoulder of the road, but a head on collision occurred. The man in the pickup truck, the vehicle’s sole occupant,

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“Politics needs to come back to the kitchen table,” he said, adding youth can influence their parents by asking about political issues. “Our youth need to demand that their parents engage; our youth need to demand that their parents inform them, and tolerate nothing else.” It starts with education, Levesque said. “Education reform is the key here. We need to make sure that our youth get involved now,” he said. “Let’s educate the [electorate] – little things like understanding that you don’t vote for a prime

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CANADIANS VOTE 2015 Candidates discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement

By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

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he four candidates for Kootenay-Columbia met in Sparwood on Oct. 5 for their ninth debate on the election trail; this one organized by the Chambers of Commerce for Elkford, Fernie and Sparwood. One question addressed trade agreements and if they truly are beneficial to Canada. This question came the same day the TransPacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was signed by Canada and 11 other countries, making the agreement the largest free trade initiative in history. According to the Government of Canada website, the agreement is “a comprehensive, economic, strategic and balanced agreement that will increase Canada’s foothold

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Kootenay-Columbia candidates debate in Sparwood on Oct. 5. From left: Bill Green (Green Party), Don Johnston (Liberal Party), Wayne Stetski (NDP) and incumbent MP David Wilks (Conservative Party). Photo by K. Smith

in the Asia-Pacific”. Incumbent MP David Wilks, who is running for the Conservatives, said the agreement affects 800

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deals. The Liberal candidate said he wasn’t pleased with the fact the TPP agreement was done in secrecy, something he called a “mistake”. “That should be done in a much more open and transparent process so that people are more aware of what’s actually in it, and so people can have clearer and more well-rounded reasons for supporting it or not supporting it.” Bill Green of the Green Party said that his party supports fair trade agreements, which means agreements that “respect sovereignty of country, human rights and the environment and doesn’t undermine health, safety, consumer or labour standards”. Green said agreements like the TPP are not fair and are “more about protecting larger corporations, overseas corporations, and ensuring their rights above those of citizens.” Agreements like that give companies the rights to challenge Canadian laws through independent tribunals, outside the Canadian court system, he said. “How can that possibly be right?” he asked. NDP candidate Wayne Stetski said an agreement like the TPP should “never have been negotiated at this particular period of time”, considering the current prime minister might not still hold that post come Oct. 19. “Negotiating this deal in secret in an election period is I think, quite frankly, unethical,” he said. Historically, he said, it seems like each time Canada signs a trade agreement, “our deficits of exports and imports have gone up; so we’re not doing something right”. Stetski expressed his concern over the TPP because he said included in those types of agreements is “the opportunity for corporations or other countries to sue us if they think we’re taking care of our people a little too well” and said in the future, Canada needs “entirely different” trade agreements, ones that include environmental and social clauses.

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on to this deal, it would give Australia significant advantages over coal exports – metallurgical coal exports – because that’s what Australia has with Japan right now; we have nothing,” he said. Wilks added that Canada is the only country in the world that has agreements with the Americas, Asia and Europe, covering 60 per cent of all of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the world. Liberal Party c a n d i d a t e Don Johnston questioned how well agreements help Canada e c o n o m i c a l l y, considering that “we’ve signed 44 trade agreements and yet we have the highest trade deficit in the history of the country”. Canada needs agreements, but they need to be negotiated in a way they make sense for Canadian industry and businesses. Johnston also said it’s important to look at ways the government can play a role in creating opportunities for Canadian businesses to take advantage of trade

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Wildlife Corner Update Submitted by Kathy Murray WildSafeBC

hank you to all Elk Valley residents who have bear proofed their properties and helped their neighbours. We are all in this together and the end result will be cleaner and safer neighborhoods. WildSafeBC went out on a night time garbage audits and I am very pleased to report that not a single garbage can was found put out on the curb the night before garbage collection day in the Annex and West Fernie and a few weeks ago a night time audit was done in the airport and downtown area, only a few containers found on the curb at night, offenders were given a warning. Thanks to everyone who is complying with local bylaws and not providing food to bears. Garbage out at night is one of the root causes of human/bear conflict. We are making progress, the next step is to ensure that we all keep garbage secure (in a garage or shed or basement inaccessible to bears) between collection days or take it to the transfer station. There have been a number of reports about business dumpsters being left open and overflowing with garbage attracting bears to the area and jeopardizing public safety. Businesses, please make sure that the dumpsters are kept closed during the day and secured at the end of the business day (with a padlock or a carabineer) and that the area surrounding the dumpster is kept clean and odor free. Consider contacting your local waste management provider to upgrade to a dumpster with a bear lock bar. Residents please do not dump your waste in or beside dumpsters designated for businesses. Take it to the transfer station. An off-leash dog chased a very large black bear from the dyke trail by the duck pond to a backyard on 11th Avenue in the Annex in Fernie. The bear sought refuge at the top of the tree and eventually came back down at about 1 p.m. There were adults, kids and off-leash dogs just metres away from a very large habituated, foodconditioned bear. Dog owners, if travelling on the dyke trail, please keep your dogs under control, by voice and with a leash. Dogs chasing bears may provoke defensive behaviour

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in bears and result in human/ wildlife conflict. Sadly, this bear was destroyed later that afternoon due to public safety concerns. A group of goat hunters were charged by a grizzly bear on Heikos trail about two kilometres west of the caves, 750 metres off the trail. The group had legally shot a goat and were packing up the meat when the grizzly bear charged at them. The grizzly was shot in self-defence. Fernie - Bears reported in Ridgemont, throughout the Annex, Alpine trail, Annex park, Coal Creek boat launch, Cemetary bypass and Mad Cow trails. Sparwood - Bears reported in Sparwood Heights, Buckthorne Place and Mountainview Mobile Home Park. Elkford - Bears reported on Minto Crescent, Alpine Way, Balmer Crescent and Cassidy

Crescent. Be prepared and expect to encounter bears anytime, anyplace. At home, bear proof your property. Lock up the garbage, clean up the fruit, feed pets indoors, keep pets indoors at night and get rid of anything that might attract bears to your property. Encourage and help your neighbours do the same. Report offenders to your local bylaw officer. In town or on the trails, travel in groups, stay on the trail and in well-lit areas and make noise to warn bears of your presence. If you encounter a bear, remain calm, identify yourself as human with a calm voice, back away slowly and leave the bear an escape route. We live in wildlife habitat. Be aware of your surroundings and be respectful of the environment. Never approach or feed wildlife.

1. We all know about the devastating fires this summer in the Kootenays and all over BC. Premier Christy Clark has announced a $10 million increase for Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiatives to be used for reducing fire risk close to communities 2. Christy Clark also announced a Rural Dividend worth up to $75 million to support building community capacity, provide skill development opportunities, and getting rural youth to stay and return to rural communities. 3. In partnership with the federal conservative government, Premier Clark also announced a Small Communities Fund to the tune of $45 million from both the provincial and the federal government for a total of $90 million to support infrastructure upgrades and expansion.

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I remember how terrified and sad I felt in 1999 when two shooters opened fire at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, killing 12 students and one teacher before taking their own lives. The shooting became even more publicized with the release of Michael Moore’s documentary, Bowling for Columbine which discussed gun control (or the lack there of) in the United States. Here we are 16 years later, and the most recent shooting on Oct. 1 at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon has become all but a bullet point on the nightly news. In fact, it wasn’t until President Obama’s speech hours after the shooting that killed nine people (not including the shooter, who took his own life) and injured another nine that finally spiked an interest on social media and became a trending item, albeit briefly. A co-worker saw what was happening on CNN and ran to my desk and showed me the shooting that had taken place. I immediately took to Facebook to see what else was being said about the tragedy. To my surprise, none of my 1,200 plus Facebook friends posted anything on their walls about the shooting. I starting thinking people are just really apathetic these days and don’t care about anything that doesn’t directly affect their own lives. But the more I thought about it, the more I started to think it’s not that they don’t care, it’s that we’ve become so desensitized as a society that a mass shooting in the states is becoming the norm. There have been dozens of shootings since Columbine, and little has been done to change the country’s gun laws. Following the horrific Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in December 2012 when a 20-year-old man fatally shot 20 children and six adults (then killed himself), President Obama tried to introduce gun control legislation, which failed to pass through congress. Following the Oregon shooting, the president spoke to the nation. “There’s been another mass shooting in America,” he said. “As I said just a few months ago and a few months before that and I said each time we see one of these mass shootings, our thoughts and prayers aren’t enough.” The United States is the only advanced country on earth that sees mass shootings every few months, which has become routine, he said. “We’ve become numb to this.” While gun supporters may disagree with Obama on legislation, they can’t disagree with him on the fact that we have become numb to such tragedies.

Leah Scheitel

Letter to the Editor re: Niqab debate In 1912, my grandfather left Ireland and arrived in Canada, seeking a better life for himself and his family. And unless you are a First Nations member, your family’s story will be very similar. Canada became the country of choice for many immigrants, in part because they could bring their traditions and values with them. The Scots could play their bagpipes and wear their kilts, the Russians introduced perogies and cabbage rolls, the Germans their music and beer. As each new group arrived, Canada became richer in its ethnicity, and the term “melting pot” became a beacon of national pride. We seem now to have forgotten our roots, as the Niqab debate has entered the political arena. To put things in proper perspective, the issue is not about hoards of women smuggling weapons of mass destruction into Canada under their veils. It is about two women exercising their rights, under our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, to wear traditional garb. Nor is it about a security risk, as the Niqab must be removed prior to the swearing in ceremony for identification purposes. Unfortunately, what the Niqab issue is about is racism and bigotry. The Harper Conservatives cheated to win the last three elections. While it appears they may have elected to take the legal high road this time (at least they haven’t been caught cheating yet), they have opted instead to take a sleazy route. They played the racist card, and in doing so have torn our country apart. In his unbridled zeal to win at all costs, Stephen Harper has pitted neighbor against neighbor, and friend against friend. In light of our PM’s well-documented record of cheating, lying, deceiving and exercising poor judgment (Senate appointments, etc.), do you really want this man to lead our nation? Terry Hume Sparwood, BC

NDP supporters are hitting media sites hard with a steady message of, do not vote Liberal or Green! Only the NDP can beat Harper! The message I hear is, don’t weigh our policy, don’t worry about the leader, don’t consider team depth, and don’t concern yourself with our candidate. Well that’s Plan D to get my vote. How about this? Look at the policies, look at the leader and the team, consider the candidate, and then vote Harper out. You may just have to switch your vote quickly. Can you do that? Your candidate can. At the MIR Peace forum at Nelson’s United Church Mr. Stetski labeled himself as ‘a fiscally responsible, green, NDPer ‘. It was a colorful line. A few days later I came across a story in the Revelstoke Current from March where Mr. Stetski , the ‘red, green, NDPer’ , admitted that in 2011 he even added some blue when he joined the Conservative party. He said it was just to help a friend get elected as a candidate. That’s like saying, ‘but I didn’t inhale’. This isn’t a 20-year-old kid exploring new options. It speaks of a lack of conviction and opportunism. I see the same thing when I learn more about Mulcair. Then he preached about being the only one who could beat the Conservatives. If you missed it Don Johnston tore a strip off him since he was already tired of hearing this at every debate. At the big Prestige Inn debate, the NDP candidate managed to quickly sneak in the same two points. Bill Green and Johnston tried to rebut the poll he was quoting but the moderator moved along too quickly to hear an explanation. So I decided to learn more. At the first forum Mr. Stetski told the crowd that the Liberals had moved up to 8 per cent and he expected that would be it. This Votetogether website he mentioned actually shows that, since the beginning of the election, Green support in this riding is up five per cent and Liberal support has increased 12 per cent. So before regional debate even got going they moved to 15 per cent, passed the Greens, and together the two parties have moved from nine per cent to 26 per cent. Of course the Conservative’s Mr. Wilks and NDP’s Mr. Stetski have both dropped. The Conservatives have dropped from 50 per cent in 2011 to 37 per cent and the NDP have dropped to the same level. Where do you think those Conservative voters go? Not to Mr. Stetski, the short termed former mayor from the largest city in the riding? Where do you think disenfranchised Cranbrook NDP votes will go? Not to David Wilks. Strategic voting backfires. Just choose the best candidate. Liberals and Greens both have well thought out policies that are attracting voters from both sides and one has the national strength to beat the Conservatives. I want Harper to enjoy his retirement too but I want a change in ideas and in style and I’m not seeing it from Wayne or Tom. Wearing every color of stripe and then arm twisting me into accepting Plan D is the kind of politics I want to change. But thanks for helping voters decide. Peter Galonski Nelson, BC

Letter to the Editor re: Harper’s record It seems too me that many Conservatives are supportive of the military. Not the Harper Conservatives. They have underfunded Veteran Affairs, closed nine offices across the country, eliminated injured veteran pensions, and cut 900 Veteran Affair jobs. Over an eight year period, they Scrooged $1.13 billion from vets and returned it to general revenue. Shameful. How bad is it? They spent $750K of taxpayer money to battle vets in court and lost with Judge Robert Barnes concluding the claw-backs "create a particularly harsh effect on the most seriously disabled Canadian Forces members...and I reject it universally." No

mincing words there. Those same claw-backs must be where they found the $28 million to commemorate the War of 1812 bicentennial. They love the pomp and ceremoney but not the vets. Funding for the WWI centenary you ask? Simple. They demanded that Heritage Canada, Veteran Affairs and the National Defence Dept, all underfunded, pay for the various events and commemorations out of their existing budgets. It looks like the Harper Conservatives care about the photo ops, but not for the vets themselves. If you are an actual military supporter, remember that when you're voting on the 19th of October. Erik Treijs  Blewett, BC

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Letter to the Editor re: Strategic voting With the two front runner candidates, Stetski and Wilks, currently locked at 37 per cent in the local polls, those voters planning to vote either Green or Liberal need to know that their votes will only serve to help Wilks get re-elected. Only if those of us who want the Harper Conservatives gone, vote together, will we have a chance to rid ourselves of the most undemocratic regime in Canada’s history. This is the unfortunate reality with our current first-past-the-post election system. Right now, of those voters in Kootenay-Columbia, wanting to see change in Ottawa, number 63 per cent but if we divvy those votes between the three other

Letter to the Editor re: Bears For the last 20 years or so I have been complaining about the number of bears killed in this valley every year. Frankly, it is disgusting, I know I am not the only person who feels this way. A thread on the net recently , Fernie Good & Bad had many suggestions and comments on this problem, hopefully our city council takes some notice. There has been a major push over the last 10-15 years or so to turn Fernie into a tourist town and it has been successful to a degree but along with that comes a responsibility to also protect the area from the influx of tourists and by that I mean mostly protect wildlife and habitat, all encroached upon by this influx, other than a token input by our council (Bear Aware) not much else has been done. Council wants Fernie to be like Banff in many ways, but even Banff has installed bear-proof garbage containers. Our council, in my opinion, has pretty much turned a blind eye to this problem. Councillors quote bylaws when challenged to stop people from putting out garbage too early, but no one enforces the bylaws. Recently in the Annex, even the shelter housing containers had a bear in it. One would think that the building would at least have a bear-proof container, but no, it’s everyone else’s problem. It’s time the city took responsibility. We cannot, as a society, as a city and as a community keep encroaching on wildlife’s habitat. Taking more and more land for our recreation and housing without trying our very best to make sure as much as possible is done to keep both wildlife and humans safe and co-existing. If that means bear-proof garbage containers in all areas of our city, then do it; if that means heavy fines for leaving garbage

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candidates, the probable outcome is we will not see any change. When the NDP forms the next Government, they have committed to bring in proportional representation for the next federal election. Under this much fairer election system, every Party gets a say in Parliament based on the overall percentage of their national vote. No longer would we have a repeat of the last four years where the Harper Conservatives, who got only 39 per cent of the overall national vote, have dictated to the majority opposition with 61 per cent of the votes. For Kootenay-Columbia voters, this is clearly an opportunity to supersize your vote! Gary Werk Cranbrook, BC

out, then do it; if that means fining people who do not clean up fruit trees, then damn well do it. It’s not good enough to just sit back and pay lip service to the problem. We apparently do have a bylaw department, but without any teeth how can it bite? This means council has to step up right now. Some councillors recently attended conferneces at UBCM in Vancouver and on the agenda was a section on bylaw enforcement. Hopefully some of our tax dollars will finally be spent wisely. Mankind cannot keep trying to solve problems with wildlife by simply killing animals that are attracted to our community by us. Not only do we not control our waste that attracts bears, we go farther and farther into the bush and mountains to recreate, which in turn not only creates conflicts but also pushes wildlife out of those areas. We as a city keep promoting Fernie and surrounding area as a wildlife attraction and a mountain community, but do nothing to protect the wildlife; we only know how to kill. There are better ways to remove bears from our community other than bullets. The case of a conservation officer losing his job by refusing to shoot bear cubs is an example of exactly how our provincial government approaches the wildlife problem, not to mention the provincial wolf kill program. So, it’s not hard to see how this line of thinking trickles down to municipal governments. It is time, in my opinion, for our city council to step up and come up with workable and humane solutions, instead of just sitting back and taking the tourism money and treating it like a bonus.

As I write this letter there is a black bear sleeping in a tree two houses over. I'm watching him and he has no idea what the future holds for him, or, doesn't hold. A bear trap sits below him on the ground, baited, and it's likely in the morning he will be killed. He is just one of many bears that have met death this summer due to a poor berry crop. But more so, his death is the result of irresponsible Fernie residents who - incapable of taking responsibility for their own trash - ignore what should be a fairly plain and straightforward law. Do not leave your garbage outside. These people are responsible for their deaths. Not the bylaw officers, not the conservation officers and not the person who has to pull the trigger. There should be no second chances when it comes to residents leaving their garbage out. If you are found to have left your garbage out, you should be fined immediately. I am certain that if residents were held responsible for their ineptitude by way of a large financial penalty there would be far less garbage available and far fewer bears dying. I commend the conservation officers and Elk Valley Bear Aware for spreading their knowledge, putting up signs and tirelessly working to inform, and in many cases protect, the rest of us. I'm only sorry I didn't write this letter sooner as it may have saved the little black bear sleeping in the tree. Jesse Bell Fernie, BC

Letter to the Editor re: Climate change There is a shift happening across the globe. We’re finally waking up to the dangers of the looming crisis of climate change. Recently, Shell Corporation announced it will be abandoning Artic drilling. Last Friday the United Nations adopted the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. This bold framework is an agenda for shared prosperity, peace and partnership. It clearly conveys the urgency of climate action. September saw the ousting of climate denier Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott who, upon entering office, moved quickly to dismantle Australia’s carbon reduction system. There has been a marked rise in the number of companies worldwide that self-report their carbon emission. They state they are driven to pre-empt future regulations and carbon taxes. They see that it’s good business practice to be investing in clean energy and emissions reduction. The news is filled with these kinds of good stories pointing the direction towards a positive energy future, but, are we moving fast enough? Yvonne James Nekusp, BC

KARA STANLEY

Author of Fallen ******* Thursday, October 15th

7:00 pm, Fernie Heritage Library In the vein of Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking, Kara Stanley tells the compelling story of her husband’s life-changing brain and spinal cord injury and the role of music, science, and love in recovery.

Call the Library at 250-423-4458 or check our website for details at http://fernie.bclibrary.ca

Southern Alberta Model Railway Club Gyro Park clubhouse

15 St. & 10 Ave. ‘A’ South, Lethbridge, Alberta

David R Gilda Fernie, BC

Saturday October 17, 2015 Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Home of the Elk Valley’s MOST EXPERIENCED Mechanics!

From bumper to bumper and the ground up come see Mountain Mechanical for all of your repair needs!

Now hiring for service, parts and warehouse. PLEASE DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

Presented by the Fernie Heritage Library

Fernie Colour Crawl

Open House

Speed Demon Lights now in stock!

250-425-6535

Fernie Writers’ Series 2015

Many Thanks from

For all of your personal, commercial or industrial automotive repair needs!

Sparwood - 743 Douglas Fir

BOOKED!

Elkford - 1 Front Street

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The Fernie Colour Crawl raised $7365.00!

Equal Parts will be donated to The Fernie and District Arts Council Youth Initiative Fund, and The Fernie Childcare Center for development of their outdoor playspace. With over 300 participants, and no thundershowers, the event was a great success. Shred Kelly would like to thank the following for their sponsorship and contributions to the Fernie Colour Crawl 2015: Crossﬁt - for an amazing obstacle! Martin Brock - for fantastic MC-ing! Matt Haramis Teck The Brickhouse Fernie Fire Department Overwaitea The Happy Cow Freyja Giver’ Rocky Mountain Chocolate The Healing Hollow

Big Bang Bagel No. 3 Board Stiff Vitality Subway Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe Vogue Theatre Island Lake Lodge Fernie Alpine Resort Gear Hub Fernie Childcare Society The Arts Station Fernie Search and Rescue

And all of our volunteers who made the event run so well despite the looming weather!

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Monday

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public 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

Tuesday

• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public 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 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

Wednesday

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public 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 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

Thursday

• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim and 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 at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:30pm - Red Cross Swim at Fernie 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

Friday

• 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 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 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to Noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to Noon – $3.00 Swim at the

Elkford Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public 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

Saturday

• 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

Sunday

• Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:30 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

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Open roller skating session - Max Turyk Gym 7 p.m. Advanced Polling for the Federal Election Ghostrider host Grand Forks at 7:30p.m. Iron Man Fernie Golf & Country Club Ghostriders host Golden at 7:30 p.m. Turkey Scramble Fernie Golf & Country Club Concert Series, Andy Brown, The Arts Station Booked: Fernie Writer ’s Series, Kara Stanley, Fernie Library Ghostriders host Creston at 7:30 p.m. 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 Elk Valley Community Job Fair at5 2 p.m. U of Lethbridge Opera Workshop, Mountainside Church, 7pm Business Excellence Awards, Fernie Golf and Country Club Ghostriders host Chase at 7:30 p.m. Concert Series, Kenn Hamm, The Arts Station

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FAST Ski Swap Ghostriders host Kimberley, 7:30 p.m. Fernie Ski and Board Film Festival Concert Series, Melissa Lauren, The Arts Station Twilight Craft Fair, Fernie Community Centre, 5 p.m. Concert Series, Slocan Ramblers, The Arts Station

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

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

Ph: 250.423.6817 Fx: 250.423.3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250.423.4226

Fernie Aquatic Centre

250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250.423.4466

Fernie Memorial Arena 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 Fernie Fire and Emergency Services department is seeking men and women of all ages to be part of our auxiliary Fernie Fire Rescue Team. ✓ Be part of the community ✓ Be part of our team ✓ Be part of Fernie Fire Rescue Auxiliary Fire Fighter As an auxiliary firefighter, you’ll play an important role in providing a timely response to emergency situations, so we’ll invest a great deal in your training and personal protection. If you are physically fit, enjoy learning new and valuable life skills, and want to be part of a highly skilled and dynamic emergency response team we want you on our team! Auxiliary Support In addition, we are looking for auxiliary support volunteers to assist our Fire and Emergency Services team. These positions play a critical supporting role in any emergency, but do not actively fight fires. Your responsibilities will include cleaning and rolling hose, filling air bottles, cleaning fire apparatus and equipment, and assisting with public education. If you’re interested in any of these auxiliary positions please contact Ted Ruiter, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0 or email ted.ruiter@fernie.ca

What Can You Do About Graffiti? If you observe graffiti on your property, or someone else’s property, please report it immediately. •

If it is on public property or private property adjacent to a public place go on the City’s website and fill out our online form to “Report a Problem or Request Service” or call Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244.

If the graffiti is on your property, remove it as quickly as possible. Delays in removal tend to encourage graffiti vandals to expand the graffiti to adjacent properties. In this way, graffiti can act as a magnet and attract more graffiti to your area. For more information on managing graffiti please visit the City’s website www.fernie.ca.

Public Advisory: No Flushable Wipes in our Sewer System! The City of Fernie is asking residents to dispose of personal “flushable” wipes with your household garbage and not flush them into the sanitary system. Communities nation-wide, including Fernie, are encountering problems in the sanitary sewer system as these wipes clog up the system and create serious problems. Even though wipes are marketed as “flushable” they just don’t breakdown the same as a toilet paper product. So if you use these products, please don’t flush them and contribute to a growing problem.

Bears In and Around Our Community The City of Fernie reminds residents to store their garbage in a secure garage or shed or inside your house until collection day. Excess household garbage may be taken free of charge to the Transfer Station located on Hwy 3 at Brenner Rd across from Home Hardware, Monday-Friday (9 am - 5 pm) and SaturdaySunday (10 am - 4 pm). It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that there are no unnatural food sources available to attract bears into residential areas. The Waste & Regulation Bylaw No. 1845 specifies that it is unlawful to accumulate, place or store wildlife attractants (garbage, food products, food waste and other accessible, edible products or waste that attracts wildlife) under your carport, on your deck, in your backyard or in such a manner as to promote an increase in bear activity, thereby creating a risk to the safety of the public in the neighborhood or vicinity. By complying with this bylaw and keeping your property free of attractants (garbage and bird feeders), bears will move on resulting in a safer community and avoiding the unnecessary destruction of bears. Your help and compliance is appreciated. For more information on waste regulations please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca to view Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca. Keep our community safe. Manage your garbage, fruit trees and other bear attractants responsibly.

Leisure Services Happenings Fernie Memorial Arena Fall Public Programs Adult Shinny Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 10:15am Public Skating Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am – 11:15am Free Admission Parent & Tot Wednesday 10:30am – 11:15am Free Admission Skate & Shoot Wednesday 11:45 am – 1:00pm No School Fridays Youth Shinny 10:45am – 11:45am No School Fridays Public Skating Noon – 12:45pm Public Skating Friday 7:00pm – 8:15pm Saturday 2:00pm – 3:45pm & 6:45pm – 8:15pm Sunday 2:15pm – 4:00pm

Please note public skating is not scheduled during Ghostrider home games and other scheduled special events. The next Ghostrider Home Games are October 9th, 11th, & 16th at 7:30pm. Fernie Aquatic Centre Fall 2015 Swim Schedule (September 6 – December 19, 2015) 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.

Halloween At Hogwarts Be Part Of The Fun! Join your Fernie Leisure Services Department at Hogwarts for a Haunting Harry Potter Extravaganza. Bring a carved pumpkin for the pumpkin carving contest, tour haunted Knockturn Alley, have a treat or make a craft. Friday, October 30, 2015 (6:30 - 8:30 pm) at Fernie’s Historical Court House Fun for all ages! Witch and wizard costumes are optional. Please bring a nonperishable food item for admission. Pumpkin carving contest rules can be picked up at the Aquatic Centre or printed online at www.fernie.ca. For more information on all Aquatic Programs including Lifeguard Training courses and Private Aquatic bookings available please call the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466.

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, October 19, 2015 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, October 26, 2015 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 1:00 pm Monday, November 2, 2015 Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm

Sparwood Fire Department Open House Saturday, October 10, 2015

10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Fire Station #1 - 479 Pine Ave Come join your local fire fighters for some fun! Activities, prizes, fire safety information, hot dogs, and refreshments. Bring your kids for a tour of the station and equipment. Come on out for the fun.

Fire Prevention Week – October 4 – 10, 2015

Do you want to play an active role in Sparwood’s 50th Birthday Celebration? The District of Sparwood is looking for two (2) individuals from the public to be part of a working committee. Together the working committee will be responsible for creating an event and/or events to bring the community together in celebration of Sparwood’s 50th Birthday in 2016. If you are interested or for more information about the committee please contact Tamarra Pryhitko at (250) 433-6949 or email tamarra@shaw.ca.

GARBAGE PICK UP SCHEDULE There will be

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Tuesday October 13, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE

“Business Walks”

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District of Sparwood intends to enter into a five-year permit with the Sunset Ridge Ski Society for a nominal fee of $10.00 for the land located at 1500 Sparwood Heights Drive and 1300 Sparwood Height Drive. The purpose of which is to develop, use and maintain cross country ski trails.

Sparwood is marking Canada’s Small Business Month by initiating a partnership between the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce and the District of Sparwood to embark on a “Business Walks” project. On the morning of October 15, 2015, elected ofﬁcials from Sparwood will partner up with members of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce to conduct a walk that aims to meet with as many businesses within the community as possible. The concept is to very quickly take the pulse of the business community through ﬁve minute conversations with business owners and managers. Results will be compiled and reported on in order to seek out the key issues in a way that allows Council, the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations to consider supporting programs or initiatives.

On-Street Parking Regulations October 1 – March 31 Reminder to residents that the District’s On-Street Parking Regulations came into effect on October 1st. The Sparwood Trafﬁc, Parking and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 472, 1987 prohibits on-street parking from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm October 1 to March 31 inclusive. Residents should note that: • Parking on the street during snow plowing, snow removal, snow hauling, or sanding operations is prohibited; • It is an offence to push, place or throw or allow to be pushed, placed or thrown any snow or ice upon a highway or lane; • That no advance warning is required under the bylaw and section 189 (1) (n) of the Motor Vehicle Act and offending vehicles will be towed. Please make appropriate arrangements for parking your vehicles.

The permit will be given consideration by Council at the October 19, 2015 Regular Council Meeting. A copy of the proposed permit can be viewed at the ofﬁce for the Manager of Planning, District Ofﬁce, 136 Spruce Avenue during regular work hours. For more information please contact Nelson Wight at 250.425.6271 or nwight@sparwood.ca.

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ndy Brown, a folk artist from New Brunswick, is playing in Fernie on Oct. 15 as part of a national tour. A recent transplant to Alberta, Brown now calls Calgary home, and is excited for the western part of his tour, which is in support of his third album, Seasons. While Brown has done large national tours like this before, this one has a special addition, which Brown is excited about. “It started on Aug. 25 and it goes right until Oct. 25 in Canada and then literally the next day, I hop on a plane and I’m going over to Europe to start touring on the 27 pretty much an ongoing tour,” he said. Brown will be playing 10 shows in Europe, and hopes to spend some time there after the tour is complete to enjoy some of what Europe has to offer. Thus far, Brown has been happy with the tour and the reception of Seasons. “It has been a really great response, they are all songs that I’m really proud of and I’m hoping that more and more people get to listen to the record and connect with what I’m trying to say,” he said. Brown admits to being a proud folk artist who focuses on strong lyrics. “Lyrics without compromise. Definitely some love songs and stuff like that, but there is definitely something for everybody,” he said when asked what people could expect at his show. “There are some rockier songs – as rocky as just a guy with his guitar can get. I guess they can just kind of hopefully walk Folk musician Andy Brown will perform at the Arts Station on Oct. 15. Submitted photo away with some laughs and some feelings and all that good stuff.” three albums, but most of the songs from the new one and Brown’s performance in Fernie will feature mostly music from his new album, but he does hope to some of the songs from the past two.” Brown will play at the Arts Station on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. incorporate some older works too. “If I had my way, I would play every song from all of the Tickets are available at the Arts Station and at Freshies.

Fernie to host writers’ workshop

Gathering of Words, a writers’ workshop based in Fernie, is set to take place next month from Nov. 3 to Nov. 8. Organizer Keith Liggett said that the workshops are aimed at brining renowned authors to the East Kootenay area. “A Gathering brings award-winning writers to Fernie to hold intensive

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writing workshops. In a workshop setting, a writer learns both to critique other writing and then become a more skilled self-editor,” Liggett said in an email to The Free Press. There are different workshops available, including three-day and fiveday options and on a variety of topics, including screenwriting, poetry, fiction and non-fiction. Guest lecturers include Sioux Browning, Mark Kusnir and Tom Wayman and Liggett. “One of the fundamental intents of

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Kara Stanley to speak at Booked! event while on the job, leaving his future very uncertain. “He had been in a coma for months and they didn’t know if he would be able think again – for sure he would uthor Kara Stanley is set to speak at the second never be able to walk again and for sure he would never Booked! event of the season. The Booked! Writers be able to play music again,” said Angie Abdou, the Series invites Canadian writers and literary organizer and curator of the event. personalities to speak as part of a lecture series. Stanley supported her husband throughout everything, Stanley is speaking about her first published work, and the two made drastic changes to their lifestyles in a memoir titled Fallen, which details the struggles she order to support Paradis’ recovery. faced when her husband fell from a roof and suffered “It was months at his bedside and had to completely life-altering injuries. Her husband Simon Paradis, whose re-do their house to make it wheelchair accessible as main passion was music, worked as a contractor and fell things progressed,” said Abdou. “It makes you think about what your marriage can survive and what people have to cope with – you can get bogged down in the regular day-to-day struggles and then your life could change in a second and you could have real struggles.” While Fallen is written as a memoir of Do you know someone who is having a birthday this coming week? the couple’s difficult time, it also focuses Let us know who it is, and we will share it in next week’s edition! on brain science and the benefits that music has on the brain – specifically the impact it made in Paradis’ own recovery. Local Birthdays Celebrity Birthdays Immediately after the accident, medical October 9 October 8 Yolanda Aquila 90th professionals were skeptical whether Bruno Mars, 29 or not Paradis would ever be able to October 20 October 9 play music again, but he does – he just Valerie Kmieck Sharon Osbourne, 62 released a new album, and will be at October 10 the Booked! event, playing music with Do you know someone who Mario Lopez, 41 Fernie local Red Girl before and after October 11 has an upcoming birthday? Rhett McLaughlin, 37 the talk. Just email their name and birth Abdou said the book has received October 12 Hugh Jackman, 46 some strong critical acclaim. “It’s her date (no year required) to Jen at first book and it was hot listed by CBC October 13 customerservice@thefreepress.ca Jerry Rice, 52 as a book to watch for this fall and by or call 250-423-4666 October 14 Quill and Quire, the big trade publication and we will publish it in Usher, 36 for books, so it’s getting a fair amount The Free Press of attention. It’s beautifully written and inspiring,” she said. By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

Fallen author Kara Stanley is speaking at the Fernie Heritage Library on Oct. 15 as part of the Booked Writer’s Series. Submitted photo

Stanley’s talk will be held at the Fernie Heritage Library at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15. There will be an hour of music and refreshments before the talk begins and some time after to talk to the author.

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There is still room to register in many of the Fall 2015/Winter 2016 programs. The Elkford Leisure Services Department offers an exciting lineup of programs for all ages and interests: sport and physical activity, arts and crafts and a variety of general interest programs. The current Leisure Guide can be found on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca. To register for programs or to obtain more information, email recreation@elkford.ca or stop in at the Elkford Community Conference Centre at 750 Fording Drive.

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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

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Third generation butcher a master of his craft By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

or three generations, the Fernie Meat Market has been serving satisfied customers around the area and beyond. The businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; current owner, Mark Brown, is also the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary butcher. His grandfather started the business, which has been in the same building since 1926, and was later taken over by his father and uncle before being passed down to him. Brown said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seen businesses around his Fifth Street establishment come and go over the years. So whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his secret to the success and longevity of the meat market? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customer service goes a long way,â&#x20AC;? he said modestly, adding he gets a lot of people that come in from out of town. Customers hear about the products Brown carries, and through word-of-mouth, they find their way to the location. This, he said, can sometimes be a challenge, since a lot of people casually refer to his store as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you Google it, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come up as Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, it comes up as Fernie Meat Market,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When customers come in, I say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;helloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and greet them with a smile.â&#x20AC;? Brown said he gets to know all of his customers Mark Brown cuts up a fresh piece of meat in his impecably clean kitchen. Photo by K. Smith in time. Since he grew up in the shop, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gotten At lunch, Brown offers delicious sandwiches made on to know a lot of people over the years and is now seeing is an expert in his field and takes pride in his products. The most popular product his has is smoked jerkey. the spot with fresh meats and cheese for a reasonable the third generations of those customers coming through price. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Try this,â&#x20AC;? he said as he handed over a fresh piece the door. Brown said he has no plans on changing jobs or retiring The butcher said he can remember sitting as a young smoked jerky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the cracked pepperâ&#x20AC;?. anytime soon. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedicated to his craft and works six While a lot of his customers come from Fenie and boy in milk crates in the back of the shop, watching his days a week. Calgary, he ships across the country and the world. father work. After years of studying the business, Brown â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love what I do.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We even ship to Japan.â&#x20AC;?

Fernie gardener proud of his onions

Shred Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second Colour Crawl a success

Benny Mangone, 88, stands with his family and his enormous onions that were grown in Fernie this summer. Submitted photo

Shred Kelly poses in front of a colourful crowd to celebrate the success of the Colour Crawl on Sept. 26. The event raised $7365, and the proceeds will be split between the Fernie and District Arts Council Youth Initiative Fund, and the Fernie Childcare Center for development of their outdoor playspace. Photo by L. Scheitel

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Kelly VanderBeek, former national ski team athlete, and her husband David Ford, five-time Olympic kayaker, presented a cheque for $3,500 to the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation on behalf of the Fernie Apline Resort Summit Fund. Submitted photo

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Students from the Fernie Academy ran on Oct. 2 in honour of the 35th year of the Terry Fox Run. Other students finished the run after returning from a field trip later that day. Submitted photo

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Fernie Academy students volunteer in two running events

Fernie Academy students cheered on runners in traditional German attire and singing German folk songs to coincide with the Oktoberfest theme during the Fernie Half Marathon on Sunday afternoon. Photo by L. Scheitel

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Throwback Thursday

1920

FIRE IN WEST FERNIE

About 2 p.m. on Wednesday morning the nocturnal silence was broken by short sharp blasts of the mill whistle of the Elk Valley Lumber Co. in West Fernie, denoting a fire in that vicinity. These were immediately followed by the bell in the tower at the fire hall and a glance at the western sky showed it illuminated by a ruddy hue. The location of the blaze and its intensity caused those aroused by the alarm to form the conclusion that it was the large sawmill plant that was afire and consequently many citizens were attracted to the locality. The fire, however, was confined to the grocery store premises of Glover & Meiklejohn, two of Fernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest business men, as it was only on Aug. 1 last that they opened a place of business on their own responsibility. The cause of the fire is attributed to an overheated stove and a defective pipe where it was fitted into the chimney. The entire building was gutted beyond repair and the complete stock and contents a total loss. The manner in which the fighting of this fire was conducted by the volunteer fire corps of the Elk Valley Lumber Co., directed by E. Heaphy, and the city fire department under Acting Chief McCallum, deserves great praise. When the fire was discovered the interior of the building was a seething cauldron and it had broken

out through the roof. The Elk brigade was on the job almost immediately and the fire pumps in operation, thereby supplying a strong water pressure. When the city truck arrived in record time, other lines were laid and volumes of water turned on. It was soon seen that it would be impossible to save the store, and as the building was situated with frame residences close up on each side and other frame buildings, including the Elk Co. stables, immediately at the rear, attention was directed to save the adjacent buildings and merely keep down the original fire. These efforts were successful as beyond a slight scorching no other loss was sustained. The loss to Glover & Meiklejohn is estimated at about $3500, partially covered by insurance.

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Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Huntington motored home from Spokane on Monday. Mr. Huntington says that the roads are passable but the Fernie district has them all beaten for real roads. * Some of the lady golfers are holding a picnic at the links this afternoon. * The Moose and Odd Fellows are playing a baseball match at Victoria Park this evening. The Trites-Wood Co. have their new motor trucks on the job this week. The delivery horses will be turned out to pasture for the summer. *

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Born in Fernie on July 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hamer, a daughter. * G.G. Jewell of Jaffray was in town yesterday buying a car. * A marriage licence was issued this week to F. Salvo and Mrs. V. Hanman of Michel. * John Hanna is in jail serving 30 days for his generosity in offering a policeman a drink. Constable Hughes gave him a ride in his car and in return he offered a drink from a bottle he had in his pocket. Moral: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take a chance with a policeman. * Harold Wilson has resigned his position with the post office to take one with the Coal Co. The government pays their employees so poorly that it is impossible for them to keep good men. * It is expected that Fernie will send a team to Vancouver Island to take part in the Mine Rescue and First Aid competitions which will be held in Ladysmith on Monday, Sept. 6. *

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How to read bear body language Submitted by Crowsnest Conservation BearSmart

ears convey information to each other through body language, vocalizations and odour signals. During encounters with people, bears will respond and signal their intentions just as they would to any other bear. A better understanding of how bears communicate will decrease the likelihood of a negative encounter or a misinterpreted interaction. Even among grizzly bears, who are typically more assertive

frequent between mothers and cubs and are more common from black bears than from grizzly bears. Grunts and tongue clicks are used in friendly interactions between bears like mom/cubs, mates, and playmates. Cubs also produce a pulsing motor-like hum when nursing. Woofing (loud blowing of air through nose or mouth), huffing, and jaw popping or chomping generally indicate fear, nervousness or apprehension on the part of the bear rather

and scent to send messages. Next time you come across a bear, think about what message the bear is conveying, and respond accordingly in bear-ese (e.g., backing away means you

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Due to low food crops, bears have been forced to venture into towns, increasing the number of interactions with humans.

in their responses to threats, bears have evolved a language of dominance and submission to “work things out” with little physical contact. Submissive behaviour occurs when a bear walks away from an encounter, sits or lies down or, in the case of black bears, climbs a tree. This behaviour says the bear does not want to challenge for the carcass, the female, etc. Similarly, a bear who yawns, looks away, and remains motionless is indicating that he wants to be left alone. Dominance can be indicated by continued approach at a walk or run. A bear encountering a new or unknown situation may stand up on its hind legs to better assess its surroundings; this is normal, information gathering behaviour and not a sign of aggression. A nervous or fearful bear will often indicate so by lunging forward, slapping the ground or a nearby object, and blowing loudly or snapping its teeth. Sometimes the blowing takes on a guttural quality that sounds almost like a growl but the behaviour should instead be interpreted as a warning from the uneasy bear to move away. Less commonly, the bear will bluff charge by running full-tilt at the threat but stopping just short of contact. Such bears are feeling very agitated and this can escalate to a potentially dangerous situation (especially with grizzly bears) if the threat is not removed (i.e., back away quickly but do not run). Bears typically do not vocalize often, though vocal communications are more

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than an effort to threaten or a precursor to an attack. While the explosive sounds and associated behaviour, such as swatting the ground, may look threatening, the bear is telling you it feels uncomfortable, thereby giving you the opportunity to diffuse the situation by retreating. Threatened bears do not roar like in the movies. The highest intensity vocalizations are expressed with an almost human-like voice and are used when in pain (bawling), in fear (moaning, cub distress squeal), in combat (bellowing), or when seriously threatened (deepthroated pulsing sound). A bear that is preying and stalking does not make a sound, but rather focuses intently in silence. Scent-marking often occurs on trees when bears stand on their hind legs and rub their backs and shoulders to leave scent and hair. The behaviour broadcasts information on the identity, age and sex of individual bears in the vicinity and the breeding condition of females. Male bears may also bite or claw at trees to communicate dominance during the breeding season. The same trees are used repeatedly over many years. So while the human nose can’t glean the same information as a local bear, the presence of such bear rub trees can tell us that we are travelling along a well-used bear travel path and thus must remain alert. So can bears speak? Perhaps they don’t use a full language like we do, but they certainly do use body position, vocalizations,

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Ford hosts fundraiser for Ghostriders scholarship fund By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

ernie Ford hosted a fundraiser in honour of the Ghostriders’ scholarship fund on Saturday afternoon. The Drive for Your Community fundraiser saw roughly 250 people test drive a new Ford vehicle, and Ford will donate $20 for every test drive to the Fernie Ghostriders. Andrew Moore, General Manager of Fernie Ford, said that the event saw a good turn out despite the fickle weather. “We had a good turn out, cold day unfortunately, but people still made it out,” he said. Members of the Ghostriders were on site barbequing and encouraging people to stop in and test drive a new Ford for the cause. Head coach Craig Mohr was also there, mingling with community members before Saturday night’s game against the Revelstoke Grizzlies. Ford plans to donate up to $6,000 to the scholarship fund, which is awarded to a Ghostriders player at the end of the year to help pay for his post-secondary education. Ford hosts a similar fundraiser in the spring. The Dirve for Your School event donates all money raised towards local schools.

Members of the Ghostriders advertised the Ford fundraiser on Oct. 3.

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Regional District of East Kootenay Public Hearing Notice - Bylaw Amendment Bylaws 2564, 2574, 2576 - Housekeeping

Public Hearing Notice - Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2625 - Density Averaging

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering housekeeping amendments to the following bylaws in Electoral Area A. • Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw • Island Lake Official Community Plan • Fernie Alpine Resort Official Community Plan Housekeeping amendments are carried out to correct errors, update language and move towards consistency between RDEK bylaws. Housekeeping amendments are not meant to introduce major regulatory or policy changes. They are minor amendments that form part of the evolution of zoning bylaws and OCPs. Bylaw No. 2564 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay - Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 70, 2014 (Miscellaneous / RDEK).” Bylaw No. 2574 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Island Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2170, 2009 – Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2014 (Miscellaneous / RDEK).” Bylaw No. 2576 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fernie Alpine Resort Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2363, 2012 – Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2014 (Miscellaneous / RDEK).” A public hearing will be held at: Fernie Family Centre 521 - 4th Avenue Fernie, BC Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A, City of Fernie, District of Sparwood and District of Elkford. 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 Kris Belanger, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email kbelanger@rdek.bc.ca.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw to introduce regulations regarding minimum average parcel area and density averaging in Electoral Area A. Bylaw 2625 will require minimum average parcel areas used in bare land strata subdivisions to be equal to minimum parcel areas already established in the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw. This will prohibit the use of density averaging under the Bare Land Strata Regulations to create parcels smaller than the minimum parcel area established in each zone. If Bylaw 2625 is adopted, applicants wishing to subdivide land and create parcels smaller than permitted by the zoning bylaw will be required to submit a zoning application. Bylaw No. 2625 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 77, 2015 (Density Averaging / RDEK).” A public hearing will be held at: Fernie Family Centre 521 - 4th Avenue Fernie, BC Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A, City of Fernie, District of Sparwood and District of Elkford. 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 Kris Belanger, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email kbelanger@rdek.bc.ca.

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Ghostriders beat Grizzlies 4-1

The Ghostriders battle for the puck against the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Saturday night. Photo by L. Scheitel By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he Ghostriders hosted the Revelstoke Grizzlies at the Fernie Memorial Arena on Saturday for their second home game of the season, and they didn’t disappoint. The final score was 4-1 in favour of the Ghostriders. The Ghostriders had good reason to be nervous going into Saturday’s game – they lost a 3-2 lead in the last seven minutes of Friday’s game against Columbia Valley, losing 5-3 in the end. Added to that is the fact that both of their regular goalies, Jeff Orser and Brandon Butler, are currently injured. A temporary goalie from Trail, 17-year-old Brandon Youngson, was called up from an affiliate team to replace the injured goalies, and head coach Craig Mohr was thrilled with his performance. “Tonight, I think you’ve got to love Brandon Youngson,” said Mohr after the game. “He came up from Trail and – unbelievable. It shouldn’t be a surprise because he had a great camp, played very well in the

exhibition and the only reason he wasn’t here is because we have Butler and Orser or else he would have been on our team.” With both regular goalies suffering from injuries, Youngson will stay with the Ghostriders and play next weekend’s games. Mohr said that he plans to look the lineup when he gets word from the goalies’ doctors and updates on their abilities to continue to play this season. “We have to evaluate where we are with Butler and Orser and see if he have to scramble and maybe find a guy for short term – we’ve got to have two,” he said. The team still has Sawyer Ward in the line up, but according to league rules, Youngson can only play 10 games as an affiliate, forcing Mohr to consider other options. The 4-1 win over the Grizzlies was welcomed after the loss to Columbia Valley in Invermere the night before. “It’s kind of the first time all year that I got on them for their work ethic. I thought Columbia Valley outworked us, outhustled us and outcompeted us and won the game in the last

seven minutes, where I thought we played pretty damn good before that,” said Mohr. “I’m very excited about tonight and I think it’s because we blew the lead last night and we came back tonight in the same situation - learn from the mistakes, and lets not have coach yelling at us again tonight. That’s just a good sign of a team that is maturing and getting a little better. I was extremely happy.” The team also debuted their new special edition jerseys, playing in pink and black. These jerseys will be worn by the team for the month of October and then auctioned off at the end of the month, with all proceeds going to the Friends for Friends charity. The online auction will close on Oct. 31 and is available on the Ghostriders’ website, Fernieghostriders.com The Ghostriders have a busy weekend ahead of them, with three games scheduled. On Friday, they host the Grand Forks Border Bruins at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, they travel to Golden to face the Golden Rockets before returning to the Fernie Memorial Arena to battle the Rockets on Sunday.

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Ava Mattersdorfer Ava Mattersdorfer demonstrated her skating abilites during the first period intermission at the Ghostriders’ game on Saturday night. Nicely done, Ava!

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Bears, Sidewinder, Dem Bones, Hedonism, Old Goat and Happy Gilmar,” Etheridge n Sept. 26, bikers of all said. “The poker part works calibers gathered at the like this - we set the route as Royal around 9 a.m. to mentioned and throughout embark on the Poker Ride. The that route we put out ‘sticker event is not a race, as it is stations’. The riders gather the not timed, but more of a fun stickers throughout the ride day for bikers. The emphasis is and put those stickers on their on rounding out the mountain High Roller poker card. At the bike season with a big ride that after-party, which is held at the takes most of the day, said event Royal and Infinitea, each sticker organizer Angela Etheridge. that the rider has gathered gets “Basically we want people to them a card in their poker hand. spend the whole day biking They are dealt their poker hand and having fun,” she said. as they arrive at the after-party, The ride includes many of which includes food deliciously prepared by Infinitea.” This year’s event had more participants Please be advised that Jemi Fibre Corp. is conducting than last year, thanks harvesting activities between the 37km and 43 km markers to the inclusion of along the Ridgemont Forestry Road. the “Low Roller” These activities include logging and trucking. It is expected that division, allowing riders to complete a this area will be active until November 20, 2015. shorter distance while On a weekly basis, operations will be active from 4:00 pm on still obtaining enough Sunday until 4:00 pm Friday. stickers for a full poker hand. Etheridge However, some tree falling may occur on the weekend. also noted that they Please listen for equipment and avoid active operating areas at organize at least one all times. game or silly task along the route, and It is strongly recommended that the following trails be avoided this year bikers had to while operations are being conducted: ride children’s bikes • Kush through an obstacle • Kushiest course. • Lower section of Watering Hole The Poker Ride • Little Chain Ring has been around for • TR3 over a decade, and Etheridge credited the The above listed trails will be cleaned and available for use once help of many people harvesting activities conclude. to ensure that it runs smoothly. “These Also be advised that it is best to avoid the River Road Extension events can’t happen when accessing the Castle Mountain trail system. with just one person, The safest access is through the Montane trail system via the old it takes a lot of people barn off Coal Creek or the Cokato Road access. to come together and volunteer their time. For best information on affected trails, please contact the The Fernie Mountain Fernie Trails Alliance at (250) 423-0518. Bike Club [FMBC] is For information on Forestry operations please call Jemi Fibre the organization that Corp. at (250) 919-4918. funds and backs the event and it wouldn’t happen at all without the FMBC,” she said.

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Fernie’s most renowned trails, and riders have the option of opting out if they don’t want to complete all of them. “There were lots of trails included in the ride, some people rode all of them and some people only rode some of them. There is no requirement to do the whole route, but this year if you did the whole route it was 48 kilometers and over 1,900 meters of elevation gain – all on Fernie’s first class trails. Trails included in the route were Hyperventilation, Southern Comfort, Montane Roots Uprooted, Splitting

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Half marathon runs in Oktoberfest style

he Fernie Half Marathon celebrated its 15th anniversary in style on Sunday, with an Oktoberfest theme. Runners were treated to themed music, food and volunteers throughout the race. The race started with a traditional yodel at 10 a.m. for the half marathon and 10:15 a.m. for the 10-kilometre racers. Race organizer Wendy Howse said that 411 runners participated in the half marathon and 10-km distances, and three-quarters of the participants were from out of town. “This race is proudly hosted by the Fernie Academy, with all the students and parents helping out along the course handing out water, cheering people on, directing, feeding, cleaning up, dancing,” said Howse. Many of the student participated in the Oktoberfest theme, cheering in traditional German wear and singing German folk songs to inspire runners along the course. To complete the Oktoberfest celebrations, runners were treated to traditional Oktoberfest entertainment and refreshments after the run. “The Park Place Lodge provided live accordion music from Franz Grasegger. The Fernie Hotel hosted a beer tent and the children from the Fernie Academy served up hot buttered pretzels and Bratwurst Sausages for lunch,” Howse said. Howse said that she hopes that the Oktoberfest element becomes an annual community-wide event. “Our goal is to grow this into a community event. We'd like to see the town embrace the Oktoberfest spirit. The first Sunday before Thanksgiving can bring gorgeous fall weather, a great time to spend in town mountain biking, shopping, eating out and participating with your family in the Fernie half and 10-km,” she said. All the profits from the run are donated to children’s programming at the Fernie Academy and at the Fernie Heritage Library.

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The half marathon started with the sound of a traditional German yodel at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. The 10-km runners started at 10:15 a.m. Photo by L. Scheitel By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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Luke Ratzlaff of Coleman, Atla won the men’s division for the half marathon with a time of 1:19:24, and Diana Izard of Calgary took the women’s division, coming in at 1:36:37. Michael Meinig of Kimberley won the 10-km men’s division, finishing with a time of 40:10, while local runner Abi Moore won the women’s division at 42:48. Complete results can be found online at Startlinetiming.com.

The Upper Kootenay Ecosystem Enhancement Plan (UKEEP) is a locally-made conservation plan that guides project funding from the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) in the upper Kootenay River and Koocanusa Reservoir area. It was developed in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, and we’re looking for local groups and individuals to who want a grant to help deliver on some of the conservation actions. Visit our new website at fwcp.ca where you can: • Read the Plan, select an action, and apply for a grant using our new online grant application. • Learn about our priority actions. This year the Columbia Region Board is encouraging grant applications to support restoration or enhancement of stream habitat, wetlands or riparian areas. Contact Columbia Region Manager at crystal.klym@bchydro.com or 250-365-4591 to discuss your grant application and our grants. Submission Deadline Nov. 13, 2015. The FWCP is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations, and Public Stakeholders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife impacted by BC Hydro dams.

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Event honours skating at every age Weeds in the

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he Fernie Memorial Arena was a hub of activity on Saturday, as the Skate for Life Day took over the arena. The event was dedicated to skating for all ages, from toddlers to seniors. Kathy Sutherland, a coach at the Fernie Skating Club and event organizer, said that the event is to promote all skating activities for all ages. “We want to get people on the ice, just because they love skating,” said Sutherland. The event started with a Learn to Skate program, to get children onto skates for the first time, followed by a seniors versus kids hockey game. Members of the Fernie Skating Club and minor hockey players participated in a Skate-a-Thon, which helped raised funds for the club’s expenses. The last event was a 80s dance for teenagers. With the ticket admission, teens also get free admission to the Ghostriders game, which followed the dance. “Some people just learn to skate because they like to skate so they skate recreationally forever, which is great. That is what we are looking for – to just get people to see that they like skating and it’s a good activity even when you’re older,” said Sutherland. The event also featured face painting and some refreshments, such as chili and chips. “It’s a promotional event just to show how great skating is,” said Sutherland.

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Ava Mattersdorfer of the Fernie Skating Club performs during the first period intermission at the Ghostrider’s game on Saturday night as part of Skate for Life day. Photo by L. Scheitel

Away or busy on October 19? You can vote in advance.

If you’re ready to vote early, you can vote at your advance polling place between October 9 and 12, from noon to 8:00 p.m. Or you can vote at any Elections Canada office across the country any day until October 13 at 6:00 p.m. For all voting locations, check your voter information card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868 ( TTY 1-800-361-8935). Elections Canada has all the information you need to be ready to vote.

his time of year is perfect for backcountry trips by ATV, mountainbike, foot or horseback. In order to preserve the important characteristics of our backcountry ecosystems, users should be aware of unintentional sources of weed contamination while in the backcountry. Mechanized rides (ATV, 4x4, bikes) should be thoroughly checked and cleaned of mud, dirt, and hidden seeds or roots before and after entering the backcountry. Users need to stick to designated trails or roads, and avoid picking up or spreading weeds, or damaging grasslands and riparian areas by careless travel. Something a little more challenging to deal with is the spread of invasive species through contaminated hay or feed for pack animals, or hidden in clothing or pets’ fur. This year’s hot and dry summer has created a local shortage of hay. Many hay users have already purchased hay from outside of their local community for supplemental feeding, or to use in the backcountry. Hay imported from even short distances might contain weed species not seen locally. It is not uncommon for hay fields to be contaminated with invasive species such as thistle, knapweed, burdock, oxeye daisy, tall buttercup, and wild caraway. “Some people are just not aware that pretty little flowers like oxeye daisy and tall buttercup, to name a few, can affect backcountry ecosystems. Non- native species will generally outcompete native vegetation, often reducing available forage for wildlife.” said Allana Oestreich, habitat biologist with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations in Cranbrook. “Steps should be taken to avoid introducing invasive weed species into backcountry areas, and that starts with knowing your invasive species, knowing what you can do to prevent spreading them, and if you find weeds take the time to pull them. We can all be a part of the solution.” Hardest hit by the unintentional introduction of weed species by backcountry users are riparian areas. Riparian zones (found along the margins of creeks, rivers, wetlands and lakes) often have the highest biodiversity within an ecosystem. Riparian areas are frequently used as camp sites, are travel corridors for hikers, bikers, riders, and ATV’s, and are used for water by humans, pets and pack animals. “It is up to the backcountry users to perform their due diligence,” said Oestreich. This includes ATV’s, mountain bikes, hikers with companion animals – all backcountry users can unintentionally impact the backcountry and riparian areas if they are not aware of hidden burs, seeds or contaminated mud transported in laces and on vehicles, fur, or clothing. “Part of the issue is that people might think ‘well, that weed is everywhere, so why bother?’ But if we are all willing to do our part, we can all actually become part of the solution - not part of the problem” said Cathy Conroy, terrestrial invasive species coordinator with the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council. “A few simple steps can increase the likelihood that you are part of the solution, and the first one is learn some common weed species.” Backcountry users can help minimize the dangers of invasive weeds by knowing the weed species, not transporting weed-infested hay, and cleaning equipment and cloting used in the backcountry. Report any weed infestations by calling EKIPC at 1-888-553-5472. For more information on invasive weeds, visit Invasive.org and Bcinvasives.ca

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3-on-3 street hockey tournament for minor hockey at the Fernie Curling Club

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Minor hockey hosted a 3-on-3 street hockey tournament on Satuday, in the Boston Pizza parking lot. Event organizer Kevin Marasco said that the event is intended to be a fun game to promote sportsmanship. Photo by L. Scheitel

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“Fourteen years have passed 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, father and grandfather That we do not think of you.” Sadly missed by Bev, Chris, Jennifer, Teri, Todd, grandson Erik and grandaughter Rhylie, Leanne, Pat and families

Cards of Thanks

THANK YOU The Aquila family would like to express sincere appreciation to the many friends and relatives for their generosity and thoughtfulness during the difficult loss of our dear father, Pietro(Peter)Aquila; your flowers, food trays, mass cards and phone calls were quite endearing and very much appreciated. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Elk Valley Hospital’s doctors and nurses who took great care of our father, but particularly Dr. Geddis, who was his physician for many years. As well, thank you very much to John and Linda Gawryluk of Cherished Memories for their professsional and personal services, the gals from the CWL for the lovely luncheon, Father Marcel Cote, and the choir for the lovely cermony. Another token of our gratitude goes to Lauren Klassen for sharing, in her eulogy, some pretty good personal stories about her grandfather. Again, our sincere and most heartfelt thanks on behalf of all of us.

Kelly & Franco Ornella & Frank

In Memorium 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.

Adeline McMahon October 08 2014

Missing you with love Colleen, Rae, Harley, Julie & families.

Adriana & Alan Lucy & Floyd

ELK VALLEY CHURCH SERVICES ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

741B 2nd Ave., Fernie

Centennial Square, Sparwood

WELCOMES YOU Sunday Meeting Morning Services

11:00 am

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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

Obituaries

KEVIN RODGER ROEBUCK SEPTEMBER 10, 1960 – JULY 30, 2015 REMEMBRANCE OF OUR FATHER, GRANDFATHER, SON, BROTHER, GRANDSON AND UNCLE On September 10, 1960 Kevin Rodger Roebuck came into this world. July 30, 2015 he was suddenly taken from the ones that loved him unconditionally. His family, Haley Roebuck of Cranbrook, BC (daughter), Darius Kevin Roebuck of Cranbrook, BC (grandson), Taite Roebuck of Cranbrook, BC (son), Carleen & Rodger Roebuck of Salmo, BC (mother and father), Kim (Paul) Sansome of Vulcan, AB (sister), Alice Loughlin of Kelowna, BC (grandmother), Nephews: Arlin (Chantal) Sansome. Dale (Tara) Sansome (Adison & Zac - children), Troy Sansome, and Steven Sansome, along with several Aunts, Uncles, cousins and his dog Snugs. Kevin was predeceased by his grandparents Harry and Edith Roebuck. Kevin was born in Vulcan, AB. Moving to Ymir, BC while still in grade school. He then attended Selkirk College in Nelson, BC. Doing his pre-appreticeship for a Millwright. In 1981 he was hired on by Fording Coal and preceded with his apprenticeship with the company. He became a Journeyman Millwright and continued working at Fording River for 30+ years. Kevin enjoyed many things in his life. Camping within the Elk Valley and Koocanusa with his children, golfing, fishing, snowmobiling, hiking into the Elk Lakes, hang-gliding with his father, downhill and cross-country skiing. Kevin valued the time he spent with family and friends and would lend a helping hand to those who needed it. He was a caring and compassionate husband. Kevin was able to see and hold his first grandson (Darius) just two weeks before his passing. A proud grandpa knowing this little boy also had his name just like his son (Taite). This was one of the most precious moments in his life besides the birth of his own two children. Our dad will always remain in our hearts as the special person he was. His passing was very sudden with no time for the family to say “Goodbye” but we will never forget his hugs and comforting words when we needed it most. “We love you dad and miss you every day ”. There will be no service at Kevin’s request but a family gathering to celebrate his life will be scheduled at a later date.

TERRY BLANCHETTE (1988-2015) HAILEY DUNBAR-BLANCHETTE (2012-2015) It is with intense sorrow and grief that we announce the passing of a devoted father, Terry Patrick Blanchette, and cherished daughter, Hailey-Lynn Elizabeth Dennise Dunbar-Blanchette, who were horrifically taken from us on September 14, 2015. Their tragic deaths have not only devastated the lives of our families but those in our community as well. Terry was born on July 22, 1988 in Fernie, BC to parents, Bill Blanchette and Faith Durban. He had many talents and endearing qualities too numerous to mention. Terry enjoyed snow boarding, cooking, video games, cheering on his favourite sports teams (Montreal Canadians and the Toronto Blue Jays), and those precious moments with his family and friends. He lived life knowing the bitter and the sweet, success and failure and most of all realizing the blessings life has to offer. He and Cheyenne Dunbar were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Terry’s greatest treasure was his precious daughter, Hailey, who was born on December 31, 2012 in Taber, Alberta. She transformed Terry into the perfect father and role model for his little princess. Hailey never knew sorrow or hardship; she was the ray of sunshine in her parent’s lives. Hailey loved riding on the quads with her family, playing in the park, hugging every cuddly animal and playing in the water. She embraced every child within reach ready to make a new friend. Her happy and innocent nature make it so difficult for us all to have to say goodbye. Both Terry and Hailey deserved lives full of adventure and laughter. May they walk hand in hand into a new kingdom in paradise where suffering and tears have no place. Terry is survived by his parents, William Richard Blanchette of Elkford, BC and Faith (Allan Eiseman) Durban of St. Augustine, Florida; his brother, Rick (Kayleigh) Blanchette; his sister, Amanda Blanchette; his nephew, Gage DeSteur; his nieces, Kiana DeSteur and Holly Coates; his grandfather, R. Guy Blanchette; and his extended family, colleagues and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Bud & Lenore Durban and Ella Blanchette. Hailey is survived by her devoted mother, Cheyenne Dunbar of Edmonton, AB; her grandparents, Terry-Lynn (John Palmer) Dunbar, Kevin Dunbar, Bill Blanchette and Faith (Allan Eiseman) Durban; her uncles, Brandon Dunbar and Rick (Kayleigh Coates) Blanchette; her aunt Amanda Blanchette; and all her friends and pets. The Memorial Service honouring their lives will be held at Crowsnest Consolidated High School (8901, 20 Ave., Coleman, AB) on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 3:00pm with Rev. Lorrie-Anne MacLeod officiating. On behalf of the families of the late Terry Blanchette & Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette, we wish to thank our friends and the many communities that have provided us with support and kindness throughout this most difficult time and we wish to express our sympathies towards the families of the accused. Our prayers are with you. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel assisting the families. (403) 562-8555.

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Pets Adorable puppies for sale -$75 Boxer mixed. Contact Kristy 250-425- 0792.

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250-865-2722 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 Clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Carbanado Court Sparwood. No pets. $750 per month. Please call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711. For Rent: 2 Condos turned into one very large, clean 2 bedroom, 2 bath fully furnished condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. This unit has everything you need including Jacuzzi tub, dishes, bedding. Just bring your clothes.. $1200 per month. Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711 New condos in Sparwood Heights 2 bed/2 bath units are $1100. per month. 2 bed/1 bath units $1050. per month. These units are in a new complex. New stainless steel appliances, granite counters, in suite washer/dryer. Building comes with an elevator and on site storage unit. No smoking or pets allowed. References required. (Utilities not included) Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711 PineCrest Apartments Sparwood BC

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3-bdrm mobile home with 10x30 shop for rent in Sparwood. (250)425-9078 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. 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

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

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1. Candy unit 4. A long way off 8. Fountain drink 12. Hymn of praise PUZZLE NO. 782 13. Drill 14. Opera show-stopper 15. Promos 16. Mary’s pet 17. Light gas 18. Browning’s work 20. Indian and Atlantic 22. Chisel, e.g. 24. Insult 26. Gives 28. “____ Good Cop” 29. Bad guy 32. For what ____ worth 33. Chinese mammal 35. Wood splitter 36. Feminine pronoun 37. Have bills 38. Singer Haggard 40. Semester 42. Rude look 43. Entry 47. Nighttime hooters 49. Chilly 50. Clarinet’s kin 52. Resort, of a sort Copyright © 2015, Penny Press 55. Historic times

CROSSWORDS

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

You feel like partying and getting together with friends. Even at work, you rally your colleagues or clients together in a festive atmosphere.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

Work or health issues take up part of the week. Whichever the case is for you, you succeed in significantly improving your future prospects.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

It’s okay to spoil yourself. You’re congratulated for one thing or another, and may even be idolized by some. You have good reason to be proud of yourself.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

Happiness comes from within. When you find it, it radiates in your heart, home, family and among all those you love. Your joy and love of life are contagious.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

You’re constantly on the move, both for work and in your social life. You organize an event on a very tight budget, and it brings together a lot of people.

56. Ship’s pole 57. Eternity 58. Take out, as text 59. Looks at 60. Enemy agent

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1. Feathered neckwear 2. Say further 3. Reaction 4. Up to snuff 5. Becomes frothy 6. Coat sleeve 7. Bounce back 8. Neck hair 9. Range 10. King of beasts 11. Summer skin tones 19. Archaic

21. Wrinkle treatment 22. “____ Magic Moment” 23. Solemn statement 25. Recluse 27. Stains 29. Pets 30. Wheel shaft 31. Antlered animal 34. Wondrous 39. Plumbing joint 41. Bullwinkle, e.g. 43. Did well on 44. Apple’s center 45. Fossil fuel 46. Or ____ (threat) 48. Moistens 51. Harbor 53. Burst open 54. “____ Wednesday”

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 781

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

You enjoy some additional income when you pull out all the stops at work. Because of your hard work, your boss has no choice but to give you a promotion.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

There’s lots of action in store for you. Not only do you end up with a lot of work, but numerous activities are added to your calendar on the spur of the moment.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

You’re entering a rather uncertain period. You could try to swim against the tide, but you’d be better off letting yourself be guided by the elements in order to reach your destination.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

You make new friends and develop a network of contacts, which will have longterm benefits. It won’t be easy to balance work and family responsibilities with such a busy schedule.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

You’re overworked in all areas of your life. You find in yourself the ability to get organized so you can accomplish everything on time. A bit of fun makes you smile again.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

You organize a trip on the spur of the moment. You hear about a great deal and won’t be able to resist the temptation of treating yourself to a vacation in paradise.

PUZZLE NO. 518

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

Answers:

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

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Church to receive new memorial window Submittedby Christ Church Anglican

iving a stained glass window was my husband's idea,” Linda LaGroix said, “and when he suggested it, the family knew he was right. Even though none of us live here anymore, Fernie is home. Our grandparents were born here, our parents were born here, my siblings and I were born here, and my sister Cindy's son was born here. Both he and my oldest son were baptized in this church. I will be buried here. As I said, Fernie is home.” Once the spark was lit, the Williams/ LaGroix family commissioned the window late last year in loving memory of Wilfred Robert Williams (father) , Eric Arthur Williams (brother), and Mark Alexander LaGroix (son). Fernie stained glass artist Stephanie Rogers took a design LaGroix found in a Welsh mural and transformed it into the memorial window. Not only will the church benefit from its beauty, but also, the community. Because the window will be installed in a lower front window of the church, it will be easily seen by passers-by on 4th Avenue. It is not every day a place of worship receives a new stained glass window. The large stained glass window at the front of Christ Church, featuring Jesus in three different poses, was installed

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The Christ Church Anglican is receiving a new memorial window. A dedication to the window will be held on Oct. 10, which is open to the community Photo by L. Scheitel

about 70 years ago. Until the dedication service, the design will be a secret, but the number three (a holy and significant number in Christian theology) plays a role in the new window. Everyone is invited to attend the

dedication service for this special and rare gift to the church and community on Oct. 10, at 2 p.m., at Christ Church Anglican, 591 Fourth Avenue, with a fellowship tea to follow. All are welcome.

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