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Teck reports a $2.1 billion loss

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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eck released its third quarter financial statements last week, and is reporting a $2.1 billion loss, mostly due to the writedown of its coal assets.

The Canadian Press published a story on Oct. 22, detailing the $2.1 billion loss, noting that Teck has shutdown some of it’s operations for three weeks during the third quarter. This was to reduce inventory and production costs.

Nic Milligan, Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs at Teck said that Teck does not

have plans to continue any shutdowns.

“Going forward for steelmaking coal, we will be producing at close to budgeted levels in Q4, to align our production to sales volumes. Our operating plan for Q3 was successful in reducing inventories throughout the supply chain, and we expect to earn positive cash margins at current prices and costs,” he said in an email to The Free Press. “As such, we do not currently have plans for any further downtime at our operations.”

The price of coal has suffered in the past year, affecting Teck’s operating budget.

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Regarding Multicultural Grants Program... with MLA Bill Bennett

1. The Ministry responsible for Multiculturalism recently announced the 2015/2016 Multicultural Grants Program 2. This program will provide grants up to $5000 to nonprofit societies and community based groups to promote multiculturalism and combat racism.

3. Applications open October 26/2015 and close on December 15, 2015. The guidelines and criteria are available at : https://www.gaming.gov.bc.ca/grants/docs/ guide-multiculturalism.pdf.

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El Nino forecasted for the upcoming winter

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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nvironment Canada has forecasted that El Nino will affect this year’s winter weather, bringing up warm moisture from the equator into Canada.

Lisa Coldwells from Environment Canada said that the Elk Valley could expect a different winter than last year because of El Nino.

“El Nino is a current of warm ocean October has been warmer than average, with less precipitation than temperatures that are normal, throughout the East Kootenay.

Photo by L. Scheitel right along the equator, “Last winter’s weather was winter season, El Nino tends but it’s been monitored for the last 50 years by the really influenced by the Pacific to increase the temperature on American Weather Agency,” Decadal Oscillation, which is average by about 1 to 2 degrees. said Coldwells. “Every year a huge mouthful so we called A little bit warmer, but that is there is an index given to what it ‘the blob’,” said Coldwells. over the entire winter,” said the El Nino is going to be. This “The blob was a blob of really Coldwells.

“There is going to be days in year, it is a climate index and it warm water – sort of a pool of does look like it’s going to be a warm water sitting off of the there that are going to be cold coast of B.C. Now that is all and arctic like with the arctic strong El Nino winter.”

Coldwells said that this broken up and the blob really air coming out from Alberta winter would likely compare isn’t a factor anymore this year and there is going to be days to the winters of 2010 and – it’s going to be El Nino, so in there where you are getting that’s good for us because then some really warm wind and 1997/98.

“What El Nino does is because we don’t have to add the two sort of a Chinook type wind it’s an ocean current and there together and figure out what is right down into the valleys and you’ll see some above normal is connections between the going to happen.”

Coldwells continued by temperatures. It doesn’t affect ocean and the atmosphere, as the season progresses, those saying that El Nino doesn’t truly day-to-day weather but it connections gets stronger and affect precipitation as much, affects the weather on the broad they begin to be felt north in meaning that the Elk Valley will scale throughout the season.”

Coldwells cited that because the Canadian area, because the likely see more precipitation El Nino makes the overall equator is a long ways away,” than last season.

“When you’re looking at El temperature warmer, the she said.

Last year had higher than Nino and you’re taking a broad freezing level in the mountains average temperatures in B.C. brushed approach here, and would rise, causing snow to not due mostly to a weather pattern you’re using sort of a normal hit the valley bottoms. She said temperature for the entire that the snow level will increase in the Pacific Ocean. by roughly 100 metres, but there will still be snow at the peaks.

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“Precipitation still is hovering around normal, it’s forecast to be around normal, I wouldn’t panic yet. We haven’t even gotten into November, which is typically the most active for storms to move across in from the Pacific.”

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Wildlife detection systems to Starlight Campaign be installed on Highway 3 Submitted

and those visiting the local ski hills. We will he B.C. continue to improve government is safety for drivers and about to pilot passengers.” two new high-tech Ministry staff will wildlife detection monitor the data from systems on Highway 3, these sites to see if to help warn motorists there is a decrease in when wildlife is on or wildlife related crashes near the highway. as a result of the new There will be two detection systems. This locations for the data will be examined wildlife detection to see if this is a viable systems on Highway solution for other parts 3 – the Elko site, of B.C. approximately one B.C. has numerous km east of Elko, Two new high-tech wildlife detection systems mitigation measures in and the Michel site, on Highway 3 will help warn motorists when place to reduce wildlifeapproximately two wildlife is on or near the highway. vehicle collisions.

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These include wildlife These locations were exclusion systems selected for the pilot systems because of high (over 500 km of fencing, overpasses and numbers of elk and deer, which can often wander underpasses, etc), roadside mowing and clearing onto the highway and have the potential to cause and advisory signs. serious crashes.

The Ministry of Transportation and “As a part of our Rural Highway Safety and Infrastructure has invested $2.5 million in this Speed Review, we looked at how we could pilot project. The project is a recommendation help reduce wildlife caused crashes and boost resulting from the B.C. government’s Rural safety on our highways,” said Minister of Highway Safety and Speed Review.

Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone.

Twenty-Fifth Annual “These flashing light warning signs will warn the driver if a large animal is on or near the highway, “Christmas In The Country” allowing the driver to slow down in order to Market and Sale prevent the crash.”

On Mining industry workers use Highway 3 as Saturday, November 7th their commuting route between the Elk Valley and At The the mining sites, and the area draws thousands of skiers and snowboarders to enjoy the worldJaffray Community Hall class ski hill. The new wildlife detection systems will help boost safety for industry workers, Jaffray BC, commercial truck drivers, locals, and tourists. by the Vendors of the Installation is underway now, and following Jaffray-Baynes Lake completion, there will be at least two months Farmers’ Market of testing to ensure the systems are working correctly before they go live.

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Once activated, sensors will be triggered when large animals approach the highway. Flashing “Over 36 tables of Christmas shopping warning signs will light up, telling drivers to at its best!” slow down to help them avoid hitting the animal.

“Our government is committed to improving safety for motorists and protecting our wildlife,” said Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. “Highway 3 between Cranbrook and Alberta is an important location to launch the new warning signs because this route is used heavily by mining industry workers, commercial vehicles, Submitted

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n just over a month, the East Kootenay Foundation for Health will launch its eighth annual Starlite Campaign. As in years past some donations are already arriving at the foundation.

The latest gift that will light a large star atop the regional hospital roofline is going to benefit the emergency department at the Sparwood Health Center. The $5,000 gift comes from the Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society that manages its secondhand store located in Sparwood.

Manager Katrin Taylor shares that since 2014 the “Shop” as it is known has donated over $120,000 to various causes including elementary schools, senior’s homes, scholarships, clubs, food banks and families. This latest donation will now impact community healthcare with the funds being dedicated to purchase a non invasive ventilator for the emergency department.

This BiPAP machine will be used in the Sparwood Emergency Department for critically ill or injured patients that have

difficulty maintaining their own airway.

The BiPAP machine complements the patient’s own respiratory cycle, optimising the lungs’ efficiency and reducing the work of breathing in respiratory insufficiency or respiratory failure.

Essentially the machine will breath for the patient at the correct rate, volume and pressure when the patient is suffering from severe acute respiratory distress related to conditions such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and trauma.

“EKFH is very pleased to have been selected to steward the Elk Valley Thrift Shop’s gift. This star that the gift will ignite takes on special significance as it recognizes the beauty of this gift but also identifies that gift giving through EKFH can be done to support hospital and healthcare facilities in your community,” said Donna Grainger, EKFH Executive Director.

This year’s Starlite Campaign remains focused on raising funds for regional and community health programs.

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Bartending service now operating in the Elk Valley in the Elk Valley.

“My husband and I were married in July and my brother and his wife were married hen Shea Hawkins was planning two years ago in Fernie and both of our her wedding, she noticed that biggest struggles in planning our wedding while there was an abundance of was finding a bartender. There is no one quality wedding services in Fernie, there really in this area that just specifically does was one service missing – bartending bartending, where that is their sole focus,” and drink services. Along with the help said Hawkins in an interview with The of her new husband Andrew Hawkins, Free Press. her brother Cody Wakeford and his wife “We noticed that there was a gap in the Kristina, the group started Kettle Black market and we decided to try it. We have Bartending, a mobile bartending service over 20 years of bartending experience combined, so we were like why not?”

Kettle Black provides a range of The APEX Program at bartending services and customizes the service to the client’s specific Fernie Secondary School would needs.

“We have a bunch of different like to thank the following bartending packages that are all customized to meet the specific businesses for their contributions needs of our clients. Our clients to the program: are mainly weddings, retirement parties, any sort of fundraiser, stagettes - we will do pretty much any event,” Hawkins said. “We customize our bartending menu, so the services that we offer, the attire that we wear, different things like that we will customize to what our clients are looking for.”

Packages start as low as $125 and

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A&W, Big Bang Bagels, Fernie Pizza and Pasta, McDonalds, Subway, and DQ.

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do absolutely everything and then we just bill the clients at the end. And then we have other packages where we only provide the bartenders,” said Hawkins, adding that there is a wide range of packages to choose from.

Kettle Black is a new operation, starting in August of this year, but Hawkins said that they have received a warm reception from the community.

“We have had such a warm welcome. It’s just been so great.

We have worked a lot with the wedding community so far, more so the vendors in Fernie, so we have been very warmly welcomed by them and even the mayor of Fernie has welcomed us and it’s been great,” she said, adding that they already have bookings for the upcoming holiday season.

Hawkins has always wanted to own some kind of restaurant business, and decided long ago that if she did open a business, Shea Hawkins, along with her husband Andrew, her it would be called Kettle Black. brother Cody Wakeford and sister-in-law Kristina “I always thought that Wakeford, started a mobile bartending service in the if I had anything kind of Elk Valley, Kettle Black. They do any type of social restaurant related, we would event, including weddings.

Submitted photo name it Kettle Black. I don’t even know where it came range to about $1000, where from, just kind of this idea I’ve had in my everything is provided by head forever. We kind of wanted to steer Kettle Black, including the away from Mountain Bartending or Elk alcohol and mix ingredients.

Valley – we wanted to kind of separate us “We have one package because there are a lot of things that utilize where literally, we do the same play on words.” it all. The client books us, Kettle Black is now accepting bookings we provide the alcohol, for any event. Details can be found on we provide the mix, we their Facebook page or by emailing info@ provide the bartenders, we kettleblack.com.

Owned and operated by BC Hydro, the Elko Dam and Generating Station is located near the community of Elko, 30 kilometres west of Fernie.

The Elk River is considered one of the best kayaking and rafting rivers in the East Kootenay. People come from across North America and the world to recreate on the river, however, they may still be uninformed of the extreme danger of being on the river between the Elko Dam and the Powerhouse.

To address these safety concerns, we’ve designed and installed a warning system at Elko Dam to inform people in the canyon of impending spillway gate changes. The project includes the installation of sirens, strobe lights, improved safety fencing, and additional warning signs between the dam and the powerhouse. This warning system doesn’t inform river users downstream of the powerhouse.

Safety is our number one priority. We’ve installed this system to raise awareness of river hazards associated with dam operations, to improve safety and to ensure that people in the canyon are aware of sudden changes in water levels.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about the Elko Warning System, please contact Sally MacDonald, Community Relations, at 250 489 6841 or sally.macdonald@bchydro.com.

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Please note that the land on both sides of the Elk River from the Elko Dam to the Elko Powerhouse is BC Hydro property. For public safety reasons, access to this section of the river across BC Hydro property isn’t permitted.

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ougar sightings have been reported in Mount Fernie Provincial Park. Last week, an off leash dog was attacked by a cougar near the top of Stove trail by the power line. More recently a cougar was seen by a runner on Old Goat trail, by the Happy Gilmar intersection. His dog barked and alerted him, the cougar was up in a tree and growled. The runner and his dogs left the area. Cougar sightings have also been reported on Swine Flu trail. A grizzly bear was reported bluff charging a mountain biker past the bench on Swine Flu trail and a black bear and cubs were reported at the bottom by the cattle guard.

There have also been many reports of people dumping carcasses and animal remains by multi use trails. Animal remains can be taken to the RDEK transfer stations free of charge. They must be split up and bagged and taken to household garbage.

Large carcasses and hides must be taken to Sparwood and there is a $25 tipping fee. If you encounter a cougar, take the following steps to ensure a chance of survival: stay calm, do not run away, and maintain eye contact. Also, pick up any small children and pets. Make yourself as large and as mean as possible, letting the cougar know that you are human and not prey. Use your voice in a loud and assertive manner, back away slowly, and remember to never turn your back on wildlife. If the cougar does attack, fight back with everything that you’ve got, as it is a predatory attack.

Fernie - Bear sightings reported in Alpine Trail and in West Fernie Elkford - Bear sightings reported throughout town.

Remove the attractants (keep garbage and pet food indoors, clean the BBQ) and bears will move on.

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ollege of the Rockies Tourism and Recreation Management students recently returned from a successful trip to the LinkBC Student Case Competition in Vancouver, taking first place in their category.

The competition is an opportunity for B.C. post-secondary students in tourism and hospitality programs to demonstrate their research, presentation and problem-solving skills by answering challenging case questions in front of a panel of industry leaders.

The College’s team was made up of four second-year students, Leo Li, Julie Biesen, Tony Fisher and Ashley Winchester. They were one of 17 teams from 13 B.C. post-secondary institutions. The competition was divided into diploma and degree categories as well as into two different themes: Tourism Human Resources and Hotel Sales and Marketing. The College team participated in the Tourism Human Resources theme against three other diploma-level programs.

On Oct. 20, the teams were presented with their case problem at 7 a.m.

The College team’s question required them to create a plan that would assist industry leaders in coming up with best practices in regard to wages and benefits for employees. Students were asked to create ideal compensation

College of the Rockies’ Tourism and Recreation Management students Leo Li, Julie Biesen, Ashley Winchester and Tony Fisher enjoy the sights in Vancouver while attending the LinkBC Student Case Competition.

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packages that were competitive with other industries yet respectful of the tight margins that exist in the tourism sector. They then had five hours to complete their research and to create a 12-minute presentation outlining their recommendations.

All teams answered questions posed to them by a panel of industry judges who then graded them based on their research, analysis, recommendations, presentation and teamwork.

“The LinkBC Student Case Competition was an amazing experience. It was a great opportunity to meet industry professionals and other Tourism students from other institutions,” said Winchester. “I feel

very proud to represent College of the Rockies and the Tourism and Recreation Management program.

My team and I proved that even though we come from a small college, we are able to compete with the larger schools in the province.”

“I am extremely proud of our Tourism and Recreation Management Case Competition team.

They excelled because of the exemplary job they did in connecting the theory and material they learned in the classroom to the real-life case situation presented to them in the competition,” said Tourism and Recreation instructor, Grant Unger.

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by Leah Scheitel

The spookiest thing about October thus far is how remarkably warm it has been. A straight three weeks of sunshine and beautiful fall weather was a little unsettling for me. While this is my first autumn in the Elk Valley, I just kept thinking, “Is this for real?”

But apparently it’s like that across the province. The normally wet and stormy Vancouver has been relatively sunny and dry. The West Kootenay experienced as nice of days as we had, and overall, October has looked like a scene out of a picturesque fairytale.

I grew up in the West Kootenay area and we had to trick or treat through the snow. I remember getting seething angry with my mother every time she tried to stuff my snowsuit under my cute Halloween costume so I didn’t get frozen during the trek for candy. In the end, she would win and I would sulk around the neighbourhood as a plump Little Boo Peep with purple snow boots on.

It has been getting colder, especially at night, but on average Environment Canada said that the Elk Valley is five degrees warmer on average with a third of the precipitation that we normally get in October – usually we see 21 mm of precipitation during this month, but this year we have just barely broken seven mm. The numbers are backing up what we are experiencing – an abnormally warm autumn.

While the warm weather has been welcomed and enjoyed, it can be perceived as the scariest thing this month, including the spookiest occasion of the year. It’s not the idea of ghosts, witches or vampires that frightens me but the idea that kids will be able to dress up as them in tank tops and flip-flops within a decade.

That might be a gross exaggeration and this autumn may be an anomaly of a season, but climate change is the nightmare that is slowly becoming a reality. Ten years ago, climate change was mostly treated as hearsay, with deniers discrediting the argument by simply pointing at snow.

There are still deniers these days, such as James Inhofe, the Republican Senator from Oklahoma who lobbed a snowball in the Senate in February in an attempt to disprove climate change. But as the seasons get noticeably warmer, that argument is getting more difficult to make.

The Elk Valley, and particularly Fernie, will feel the impacts of climate change more than other communities.

The world-class skiing that attracts tourists and seasonal workers from around the world won’t be nearly as attractive if the hills don’t have the snow. And the loss of winter skiers will send a ripple effect across the Elk Valley, impacting everything. That could be the backdrop for a Stephen King novel.

We don’t have to panic, at least not yet. According to Environment Canada, we are going to be experiencing El Nino this year, which will bring more moisture into the area, and November is forecasted to bring some of the precipitation that October was lacking. But what I hope for most is that when it comes time to take my child trick or treating, I’m stuffing her snowsuit under her costume and she will be the grumpiest and plumpest pumpkin that ever was.

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Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor re: An Open letter to Prime Minister-designate Trudeau Congratulations on forming a new Government! Of the many commitments you made during the campaign, we are especially concerned about and support those dealing with climate change.

We agree with the statement on the Liberal Party website that: “Climate change is an immediate and significant threat to our communities and our economy.” We hasten to add that the science also says that the GHGs that are ‘in the pipe’, that is those we emitted yesterday and those we are emitting today will have a significant incremental threat to our communities and economy in the future. The additional emissions expected tomorrow will make things worse and could be catastrophic if we do not act quickly to reduce those emissions.

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degrees. If as you suggest in the Liberal platform, Canada is to repair its international reputation and become a leader on the world stage, it needs to lead by example at home.

Canada needs to have deeper and an earlier time frame for GHG reduction targets than those offered by the previous government.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby supports your commitment to have a plan to deliver those deeper and earlier emissions targets, including measureable objectives, doable plans that deliver those objectives and a strong program of carbon pricing (which is also supported by the IMF and World Bank) – all with an effective monitoring system.

We favour an incrementally rising national price on carbon. Specifically carbon fee-and dividend can reduce GHG emissions while creating jobs and protecting the poor and middle class during our transition to a decarbonized economy. Carbon feeand-dividend can make what might be perceived as a challenging transition a positive change that will directly benefit middle and low income earners.

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Letter to the Editor re: Thanks to election workers

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the more than 230,000 Canadians who contributed to the successful delivery of the 42nd general election.

Once again, Canadians were willing to take time from their busy lives, making personal and professional sacrifices to work long hours to ensure their fellow citizens could exercise their democratic right to vote and receive the election results without delay following the close of the polls. I am overwhelmed by the exceptional professionalism and dedication our election workers have demonstrated in serving Canadian electors, often in very challenging circumstances.

Some three million more Canadians voted at this federal general election than at the 2011 election, resulting in the highest voter turnout in more than 20 years. There was a remarkable level of voter activity throughout the election, which in some instances resulted in wait times at both the advance polls and on election day. Our election workers provided the best service possible to their friends and neighbours in communities across our great land – for that is the true strength of our electoral process: Canadians working hard to make it possible for their fellow Canadians to choose the elected officials who will represent them in the House of Commons.

There will be time in the coming weeks and months to review our electoral procedures and consider ways they could be modernized for future elections. For now, our dedicated election workers should take great pride in their accomplishments and important contributions to our society. I know that all Canadians join me in thanking them for their excellent work in the service of democracy.

Marc Mayrand Chief Electoral Officer of Canada

Letter to the Editor re: Democracy in Action I want to congratulate all four candidates who put themselves forward for the election on Monday. It is no small thing to engage in an election campaign.

I also want to congratulate Wayne Stetski and his campaign team on his victory. It was a hair–raising (should I say hair–losing?) night with the margin of victory being so slim, and the lead changing hands so

many times through the night.

But most of all, I want to congratulate the citizens of this riding. An astonishing 73.8 per cent of people came out to vote, including an amazing number of young people and first time voters. Well done Kootenay Columbia! The future of democracy looks a little brighter today.

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Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor: To Don Johnston I did vote for you, Don, honestly, but I did get the impression that you had not been trying that hard.

Sometimes I thought you had disappeared off the face of the earth.

Anyway, from what I’ve heard you wouldn’t have liked the job too much. Ex-politicians tell me that it is so frustrating trying to get the wishes of your constituents over to those in power. Maybe next time, eh?

But, when I did cast that vote for you I felt that it was an utter waste of time. It was 4 o’clock on voting day and I already knew that your Liberals had won and that your Justin was the designate prime minister. Somebody just has to suppress completely the results of all polls until the last one on Vancouver Island has closed. The present situation is ludicrous.

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Sparwood takes on Sparwood City age-friendly initiative Council Update Submitted

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he District of Sparwood is continuing an initiative to make the community more age-friendly and is asking for help from the residents. The District is urging residents to identify potential ideas and actions a better place to grow up and grow old in.

The Age Friendly Plan, created by the district, is a plan to make Sparwood a community where older people can age comfortably, with all the amenities close by and being able to participate fully in society.

“An age-friendly community not only improves the quality of life for seniors, it creates a more inclusive, safe and accessible community for everyone, including people with disabilities and families with young children,” said Sparwood Mayor Cal McDougall in a press release.

Until Nov. 20, the District will support community members who host a “Kitchen Table Party”, a gathering where people can meet to discuss the initiative and offer feedback.

The District is offering a $30 reimbursement to anyone who hosts a discussion party.

“Although Sparwood currently has a younger than average population, our share of seniors is increasing and close to half of Teck’s workforce is eligible to retire in the next 10 years,” said McDougall. “So, the District is using grant funding from the Province and the Union of BC Municipalities to create a plan to support existing seniors, retain retiring workers and attract new residents who want to stay in the community throughout the different stages of their lives.”

Over the summer, the District reached out to residents to ask for their ideas on what an “agefriendly” community meant to them, and what to expect from future generations. A number of ideas where collected, such as housing, transportation, social activities and outside gathering places.

The project is part of the 20142018 Corporate Strategic Plan, and hopes to provide direction for future improvements for community projects.

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parwood City Council met on Oct. 19 for a council meeting. Many matters were discussed during the meeting.

First, Sparwood residents Marjorie Templin, Alex Millar and Douglas Smith, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council on the enforcement of bylaws with the industrial businesses along Douglas Fir Road and Sparwood Drive, ensuring that they are following District bylaws. Their letter to Council is available on Sparwood’s website.

Council authorized a Land Use Permit to Sunset Ridge Ski Society for a five-year term. The Society will pay $10 per year for the permit. The permit is for land in the vicinity of the old ski hill area, and allows the Society to develop new cross-country ski trails there.

The Council also addressed Radon Action Month, which takes place throughout November.

Radon is a radioactive gas that is produced when uranium in soil and rocks breaks down. It is tasteless and odorless, making it hard to detect.

The District of Sparwood has a select number of radon testing kits for home use, which are available at their main office. More information can be found there as well.

Lastly, Council wanted to remind the public to be vigilant with preventing bear conflict in the community. The number of bear-human interactions has increased this year, but Council reported that they have been actively working to prevent bear-human conflicts over the past few months.

The next City Council meeting is set for Nov. 2 at 1 p.m.

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Halloween Pool Party Get in the spooky spirit and join us at the pool for a night of Halloween-themed activites!

October 30th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cost: regular admission

Elkford Fire Rescue is now Recruiting.

October 28th training start date.

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • Nov 5th

Citizens’ Advisory Committee @ 6:00 pm

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Regular Council

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• Nov 23rd Regular Council

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

With winter approaching, residents are reminded that the District is unable to deliver the best level of service when vehicles are parked on highways, roadways or lanes. In preparation for winter, you are reminded to plan for off-road storage and parking of campers, trailers and vehicles.

Once the snow flies, parking off of the road allows snow plows to do a better job and ensures room for sanding equipment to cover more space.

Come out and join us; no experience necessary.

For further information please call 250.865.4020 or email deputychief@elkford.ca

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Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11, 2015 On Wednesday, November 11th, the Elkford Remembrance Day Service will be held at 10:00 am at the Elkford Alliance Church, 1803 Alpine Way. At 10:45 am, following the service, there will be a Memorial Parade to the Cenotaph in front of the District of Elkford Main Office, 816 Michel Road.

The Cenotaph Ceremony will begin at 11:00 am.

Refreshments to follow the Cenotaph Ceremony at the Elkford Community Conference Centre, 750 Fording Drive.

All are warmly welcomed and encouraged to attend each event in honour of those who have fought for our freedom.

To achieve efficiencies in snow removal and to reduce unequal windrow distribution while plowing, on-street parking will be prohibited from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, November 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. 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 any snow or ice upon a highway, roadway or lane.

Elkford Aquatic Centre Annual Maintenance Shutdown: November 23 - December 7, 2015 This year, the Aquatic Centre’s Annual Maintenance Shutdown will take place from November 23 to December 7, 2015, rather than in its usual month of September.

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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 • 1:00pm – Dominoes at the Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public 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 – Mahjong at the Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 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 and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 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 •11:00am – Crafts at the Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 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 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7:00 to 9:00pm – Public Drop In Climbing at College of the Rockies • 7:30pm – Cribbage at the Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 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 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 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 • 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 1:00pm – Cards at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 1:00pm – Decorative Arts at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 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 • 6:00 to 9:00pm – Drop in Workshop at Clawhammer Press • 6:30pm – Tae Chi at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 7:00pm – Quilting at Seniors

Drop In Centre Fernie • 8:00 to 9:00pm –14+ Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Thursday

• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open 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 • 1:00pm – Pay Me Cards at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 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 • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 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 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 • 7:30pm – Cribbage at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen/Adult Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre

Saturdays

• Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim 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 • 7:30pm – Social at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie

Sunday

• Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Public 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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Miss Hazard, DJ at the Royal Breaking Babylon, DJ at the Royal Christmas In the Country Market and Sale, Jaffray Community Centre 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Ski Swap at the Fernie Community Centre 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bonecrusher and Friends, Indie/Punk Band at the Royal Big Shake & Commit present Shred Movie Night & After Party, the Royal Pre-Christmas Craft/ Garage Sale, Fernie Legion 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Concert Series, Melissa Lauren, The Arts Station Masquerade Ball, the Royal Murder Murder, Band at the Royal Concert Series, Slocan Ramblers, The Arts Station Dublic DJs, the Royal The Runs, (local punk band), the Royal

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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

Remembrance Day – Ceremony Wednesday, November 11, 2015 join the community at the Cenotaph on the front lawn of the Court House to pay tribute to our fallen comrades. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians are asked to pause in memory of the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives in military service.

City Hall, Aquatic Centre and Memorial Arena will all be closed in respect of Remembrance Day November 11, 2015.

Winter Parking Regulations in Effect November 1st to April 15th The City of Fernie would like to remind residents it’s time to prepare for winter!

Make sure you know the winter parking regulations for your neighborhood.

These parking restrictions will be in effect from November 1st to April 15th in order to facilitate snow removal. For more information on the winter parking regulations please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

Leisure Services Happenings Halloween At Hogwarts Be a 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) @ Fernie’s Historical Court House Fun for all ages! Witch and wizard costumes are optional. Please bring a non perishable 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

Halloween Safety Tips To prevent accidents and injuries this Halloween, the City of Fernie has some tips to get little ghouls and goblins home safe.

Wildlife: With the extended warm weather and low berry crops we’ve seen an increase in bears around our community. Residents are required to take responsibility to manage their garbage and fruit trees. Take a walk around your home to make sure you have no wildlife attractants on your property and leave your outdoor lights on while children are about. We all play a part in keeping our children safe when out for tricks and treats.

Costumes: Buy only costumes, wigs and props labeled flame-resistant or flameretardant. If making your own costume, choose material that won’t easily ignite if it comes in contact with heat or flame. Avoid billowing or long trailing fabric. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can see out. Provide children with lightweight flashlights to carry for lighting or as part of their costume.

Decorations: Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable.

Keep these and other decorations well away from all open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs and heaters. It is safest to use a flashlight or batteryoperated candle in a jack-o-lantern. Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes.

Emergency Exits: Instruct children attending parties at others’ homes to locate exits and plan how they would get out in an emergency.

Civic Committees Invitation to Citizens The City of Fernie invites residents who want to have a say and make a difference in our community to apply to serve as a member on one of the following committees.

These are volunteer positions and members participate in an advisory capacity to City Council.

• Beautification Committee • Leisure Services Advisory Board These committee’s meet during regular business hours typically once each month.

If you are interested please review the Terms of Reference on the City’s website to determine if the committee is the right fit for you www.fernie.ca and forward a letter of interest outlining your related experience and a brief statement regarding what you feel you will contribute to the committee.

Include all contact information.

Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: In Person: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue Fax: 250 423.3034 Mail: City of Fernie, Corporate Administration Services, Box 190, Fernie BC, V0B 1M0 Email: email submission should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca The deadline to apply is 4:00pm on November 4, 2015.

Thank you for your interest in serving the civic needs of your City!

George S. Majic Spiritus Award Celebrating Unsung Hero’s

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.

Do you know someone who has a constant commitment to our community through their love of Fernie and through their contributions enhance and honor community values to enrich our town as a whole? Consider nominating them for the George S. Majic Spiritus Award. This award, presented annually by the City of Fernie in memory of George Majic, was inspired by his family and friends in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. as a way of honoring his life service.

Nomination forms are available at City Hall and on the City of Fernie website.

Nominations should be returned to City Hall no later than Friday, November 13, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

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Upcoming Meetings of Council

Balmer North 50th Anniversary & Miners Memorial Committee Call for Expressions of Interest for Community Volunteers

(in Council Chambers)

Monday, November 2, 2015 Monday, November16, 2015 Monday, November 30, 2015

Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting at 1:00 pm

What is the District of Sparwood Doing to Prevent Human-Bear Conflicts?

On April 3, 2017 at one minute to 4:00 pm, it will be the 50th Anniversary of the Balmer North explosion that took the lives of 15 men and seriously injured 10 others.

The names, age and home community of those 15 men who died on that day are: John Michael Anton William William Ronald Walter Hugh Eugene Eric Walter Delfie Samuel Guy Archie

With the unusually early summer and depletion of berries and other foods, bears have been frequenting the community looking for food. The District of Sparwood has been actively working to prevent humanbear conflicts over the last several months:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL HAVE: • Committed to participating in the Wildsafe BC (Elk Valley) Program through provision of $6,000 through to 2017.

• Adopted an amendment to the Utility and Solid Waste Management Bylaw that requires commercial waste bin owners/users to ensure their bins are wildlife secured and that waste is not permitted to overflow from the bins onto public lands.

• The amendment bylaw also requires the business owner to keep the area around the bin clean.

THE BYLAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT HAS: • Issued eleven (11) written notices and numerous verbal warnings to residents placing household garbage out at the curb before 5:00 am on the day of pickup.

• Continually patrols neighbourhoods and provides educational information and materials to residential owners regarding their fruit trees.

• Conducts daily patrols of the compost sites and had wildlife attractants removed from these sites.

• To date, over ten (10) hours have been spent working with Conservation Officers.

• Provided after hours coverage to report wildlife attractant infractions.

• Contacted and met with five (5) commercial bin owners regarding wildlife attractant materials.

• Met with and received positive feedback from WildSafe BC (Kathy Murray) and the Conservation Officer.

• Met with businesses to encourage them to construct bin enclosures, with a roof to eliminate bear access.

THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HAS: • Repaired and reinforced lids on seven (7) commercial garbage bins.

• Spent five (5) days picking wildlife attractant fruit off trees on boulevards, greenbelts, and at the Spray Park.

• Compost areas are checked daily and cleaned up every other day.

• Steam cleaned commercial bins that have residual grease or other bear attractants.

• Installed signs at the compost locations advising that household garbage, recyclables, fruit, trees, and branches should not be placed in these areas.

ADVERTISING: • Newspaper ads regarding bears, composting, and waste disposal and containers were placed in ten (10) issues of the Free Press.

• Notices regarding bears and composting were placed in four (4) issues of Council Facts.

• Notices regarding bears and composting were placed in three (3) issues of the Recreation Department newsletter.

• Numerous postings on the District webpage, Facebook and Twitter.

• Continuously displaying information on the arch sign at the entrance to Sparwood

Radon Action Month

November is Radon Action Month in Canada. Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs when uranium in soil and rock breaks down. You can’t see, smell or taste it. In enclosed spaces, such as a home, it can accumulate to dangerous levels. The BC Lung Association recommends you test your home’s radon level in the winter months when your home is “sealed-up”. The District of Sparwood has a limited number of radon testing kits still available at our Main Office along with information about Radon Gas and how to protect yourself and those you love.

Please visit sparwood.ca/radon or radonaware.ca for further details and other locations where you can obtain test kits.

Daylight Savings Time Ends Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2:00 a.m.

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Council of the District of Sparwood are looking for interested individuals to serve on a Committee to organize an event to take place on April 3, 2017. Combined with commemoration of this somber day in our history, the Committee will be tasked to commission a memorial which could take the form of a sculpture, statue or monument to forever remember all those who have lost their lives mining coal. Seed funding for the memorial will be provided by the District of Sparwood.

The Committee will be tasked with researching grant opportunities and fund raising for the monument, as well as selection of the appropriate statue or monument to mining, research of the Balmer North explosion, gathering names of all those individuals who have died in mining in our valley and other tasks as the Committee may determine.

The Committee will draw on the skills and interests of a broad cross section of individuals. Committee volunteers must commit to: • •

Participate actively in the committee by attending meetings; Follow through on assigned tasks by meeting deadlines and responding to requests for input via email; • Respect the opinions of other committee members and the role of the committee chair to build consensus on the specific task; Represent the committee to your community and others by making brief presentations; If this Committee is of interest to you, please submit a letter which includes: • Your background including work experience, hobbies, skills and interest in mining in the Elk Valley • The reason for your desire to participate in this project and what skills you bring to assist us in reaching the desired goals • Whether you would prefer a one year or a full term appointment to the committee • Details about your availability for meetings – day and evening and any anticipated absences during the term of desired appointment Committee selection will begin on November 20, 2015.

Please submit your letter to: Terry Melcer, Chief Administrative Officer District of Sparwood Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Email: tmelcer@sparwood.ca Tel: 250 425-6271

WHAT CAN RESIDENTS DO? • Be extra vigilant with your garbage.

• Take any compost a hungry bear may eat, directly to the transfer station.

• Avoid placing pumpkins outside at Halloween.

• Record the licence plate and make/model vehicle if you see anyone leaving residential garbage at a commercial bin and provide that information to the Bylaw Officer.

• Pick fruit on any trees in your yard, including crab apples and choke cherries.

• Never interfere with a Conservation Officer or Bylaw Officer in the performance of their duties.

To report wildlife attractant infractions or any illegal dumping please call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250.425.5367 or the District Office at 250.425.6271.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Professional Services – Update Website Content RFP ISSUED: DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS/INQUIRIES: CONTACT PERSON:

October 6, 2015

Monday, November 2, 2015 at 5:00 pm Local Time Jude Smith, Business Development Liaison Telephone: 250.425.6271 Email: jsmith@sparwood.ca CLOSING DATE & TIME: Friday, November 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm Local Time

With a budget of $10,000.00, the District of Sparwood is seeking to update our existing DRUPAL website and modernize the design and functionality of the website to align the user experience with Council’s strategic objective to maximize technology to support timely, relevant and accurate information.

The District’s website update objectives include: • • • •

To achieve a ‘more flexible’ website that can be easily managed in house by various staff members; To increase management control (including an approval process for webpage updates) and consistency of style; To have full access to and have the right to customize site code; and To ensure mobile compatibility.

The complete RFP is available electronically on our website at www.sparwood.ca/government/news/ request-for-proposals.

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related prizes, but we definitely do some prizes for different things,” said he Fernie Heritage Library Hepher. “It’s been pretty is prepping for their annual great, we have a bunch of Halloween Howler event. volunteers that have been Organizer Anie Hepher said that the coming to do this event event has been a tradition at the for quite a while and then library for more years than she can we have a bunch of new remember. volunteers, so we have “It’s been running for years. I sort of all-aged volunteers, would love to give you a number, but we have some high school it’s been quite a few years - probably students come to help us 10,” said Hepher in an interview with and some retired people The Free Press. come and everything in The event is slightly different this The Library is hosting their annual Halloween event on between. It’s been a really year, as Oct. 31 falls on a Saturday Oct. 30.

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Hepher said that most Halloween day.”

“It’s basically an after school special of the library staff will be dressed in Hepher added that the city is hosting event for all ages, so families and their Halloween at Hogwarts event at costumes too, and are looking forward anyone can come, and we encourage the Courthouse after, allowing families to the event. Hepher has a few costume people to dress up in their Halloween ideas herself, but hasn’t quite decided to enjoy both holiday-themed events. costumes,” said Hepher. “Usually it’s The library will supply snacks, such on one yet. been something that you do after school “Sometimes we have a theme, we as hot dogs and veggie trays, but not before you go trick or treating but actually candies in an attempt to keep it don’t have a theme that I know of this because it’s not on the actual day, it’s a year, but lots of the librarians will be healthy and there will be prizes. little bit more relaxed. We’re hoping for “We do some prizes. When I’ve done dressed up as well,” she said. a great turn out because sometimes for The event will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5 it here, usually it’s just random name people it’s too much for that day. I think draws. We don’t necessarily do costume p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Fernie Heritage it will be really great to have it not on the Library.

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Haunted house scared for good cause Mortimer has a distinct inspiration for continuing the Sean Mortimer has tradition – a friend of always had an interest his, Burt Jaegli, took in Halloween. Since his own life in 2014 1999, he and his wife after a car accident Shannon have been that affected his brain. enthusiastic about All of the proceeds doing Halloween raised at the haunted right. house will be donated “[We] started to the Brain Injury out with about 60 Association and the pumpkins, hand Sparwood Food Bank. carved pumpkins.

“That’s what his We had lots of late mother asked for at the nights. And it just time of his funeral started getting bigger that the money went to and bigger, and I support brain injuries, started getting into so we figured to start animatronics and all of Sean Mortimer is prepping his haunted house in Sparwood for this doing it in memory of that,” said Mortimer in Halloween. All donations raised will be donated to charities.

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Submitted photo an interview with The Last year, they raised Free Press. over $1,600 from the Haunted House, and Mortimer hopes to Their interest in Halloween has grown, and now, with the raise a similar amount this year. help of friends, Mortimer curates an entire house of scary Mortimer doesn’t want to scare children so badly that they decorations, and he invites the public to come and see it. have nightmares, so from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the house will be The house, located at 300 Michel Creek Road in Sparwood, “kid friendly”, but after that is when the ghouls and goblins has grown this year, taking over the neighbouring yard as become more vicious. well. Mortimer gets portable sheds, about 40-feet by 10-feet to The House will be open on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. host different scary scenes. until 10 p.m.

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Annual Halloween Costume Contest Saturday, October 31, 2015, 9:00pm We are hosting a haunted shipwreck party in the Pub, with our annual costume contest! The best costume will win a 2015/2016 season’s pass to Fernie Alpine Resort!

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s Halloween approaches, images of scary, blood-sucking bats become commonplace. Since the goal of the Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is to promote bat conservation, this is the perfect time of year to counter these bat myths and do something to help bats.

“The conservation of bats in B.C. has always been important since over half the species in this province are considered at risk” said Juliet Craig, Coordinating Biologist for the KCBP. “However, since the introduction of White Nose Syndrome, a disease that is devastating bat populations where it has spread, bat conservation is more important than ever.”

White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a disease caused by an introduced fungus that was first detected in a cave in New York in 2006. Since it was discovered, it has spread to 26 states and five provinces in North America, decimating bat populations along the way. An estimated six million bats have died from this disease so far and the number continues to climb.

“Luckily White Nose Syndrome is not yet in B.C.” said Craig, “But we are preparing for its arrival by raising awareness about bats, working with landowners who have bats in buildings, enhancing bat habitat, and monitoring populations.”

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With the decline of large trees and undisturbed rock features, some bat species have adapted to using humanmade structures, such as bat-houses.

These small boxes have several crevices inside that provide a safe, dry habitat where bats can roost during summer months.

“Bat-houses are particularly important for maternity colonies where groups of female bats roost together to have their pup during the summer” states Craig.

“A well-designed bat-house installed in a good location can provide a home for hundreds of bats.”

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Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, Habitat Stewardship Program, and the Public Conservation Assistance Fund, the KCBP provides educational programs on bats, conducts site visits to landowners with bats in buildings, and offers a program called “Building Homes for Bats” where they reimburse the cost of materials to residents who build and install two bat-houses on their property.

To find out more about the Building Homes for Bats reimbursement program or to download plans for a bat-house, visit Kootenaybats.com.

Gathering of Words have both full and half scholarships still available for applicants who wish to attend the upcoming workshop. There is no cost to apply for a scholarship.

Scholarships generously provided by their sponsors—The City of Fernie RMI fund, Rocky Mountain Printing and the East Kootenay Community Credit Union.

A Gathering of Words consists of four writing workshop held at the Alpine Lodge at Fernie Alpine Resort. Writers commit to an extended time with an instructor to write, edit and share their work with the idea of improving in a positive and concrete manner.

The opening reception is Nov. 5 at Clawhammer Press. Workshops start Friday morning and end on Nov. 8 There are four specific sessions, including non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and style workshops.

Mark Kusnir is teaching the non-fiction writing seminar, while Sioux Browning is the speaker for the screenwriting workshop.

Kusnir teaches at the City University of New York’s writing program. Browning has written for CTV and The Comedy Network, among many others.

Tom Wayman is teaching the poetry workshop. Wayman is a local B.C. poet who has taught across North America. Local resident and event organizer Keith Liggett is teaching the voice and style seminar. .

Registration is now open and workshops are limited to eight to 10 writers. Tuition includes breakfast and lunch each day and the Gathering dinner Saturday evening.

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people talking, where before they were just reading stuff on Facebook and on the Internet, liking it, engaging in their minds, but I think they want to act locally and that’s what this is about,” said Switzer.

Wild Ideas next event will be held

at Infinitea on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Local environmental advocate, Ryland Nelson will be speaking about current information and upgrades to logging in the local area, and discussion and questions are welcomed.

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Correction The Oct. 22 issue of The Free Press incorrectly stated that Emma Chala, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, is a resident of Fernie. She lives in Sparwood, where she was born and raised. Apologies for the confusion and belated happy birthday, Emma.

ildsight has started a new series of events called Wild Ideas, dedicated to gathering people who care for the environment for healthy discussions about various topics.

The first one was hosted on Oct. 19 at Infinitea, and doubled as an election party.

A projector played the election results live while there were information pamphlets describing each party’s stance on the environment.

“Our idea for Wild Ideas came when I became President last May. I really wanted to get a conversation going, a really loose conversation about the environment,” said Sharon Switzer, P re s i d e n t of Wildsight’s Elk Valley branch.

“We picked the day even before we realized it was the election. It totally worked out for us that way, and I think it was really great to get a conversation going non-partisan about what each party is going to do for the environment and see how it goes. We are really happy that it landed this way.”

Switzer said that regardless of the election results, the environment is an issue that deserves attention and discussions.

“But I think the conversation about the environment is hot and we’re not going to let it go and that’s what we are interested in,” she said.

The fastest and most reliable internet technology* Switzer was also encouraged by the is now in Fernie.† Trust TELUS Fibre to help you number of youth who participated in stay connected, with crystal-clear HD video calls the federal election, on Internet 150. hoping that it is a sign for change.

“They haven’t had Save $30/mo. for the first year when you sign a job in mining for the last 30 years, and up for Optik TV TM and Internet 25 for 3 years.‡ they’re not scared and they want it to change.

And they’re not scared it’s not going to happen, and how uncomfortable they’re Learn more at going to have to feel, because they already telus.com/fernie feel uncomfortable in our world, so I think that is important.”

Wild Ideas wants to start discussions on the TELUS STORES local level, where the Cranbrook Tamarack Centre 101 Kootenay St. North 717 Industrial Rd. 2 environmental impacts *Traditional copper wire or copper wire hybrid networks are subject to capacity constraints and environmental stresses that do not affect TELUS fibre optic technology, which is based on light signals. †Not all homes are covered. ‡Offer available until November 16, 2015, to residential customers can be seen. who have not subscribed to TELUS TV or Internet in the past 90 days. Cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Offer includes Optik TV Essentials and Internet 25. The Essentials is required for all Optik TV subscriptions. A cancellation fee applies to the early termination of the service and will be $10 for the PVR and Wi-Fi modem rental multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term. Regular prices apply at the end of the promotional period. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a TELUS representative.

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The Ghostriders hosted a spaghetti dinner as an opportunity to meet some of the community. Above: Captain Cole Keebler and Spencer Bender meet members of the community during the Ghostriders’ Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday night. Below: Blake Charette, 2, is learning from the best with the support of Ghostrider Mack Differenz.

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Penny Lewis, 3, and Blake Charette get personal hockey lessons from Justin Peers at the Ghostriders’ Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday evening.

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rchie Shade has crafted a haunted house in the annex in Fernie for the past two decades that kids and adults alike looked forward to each year. This year however, the beloved Halloween house will be scaled back considerably.

"I would typically start it two months ahead of time," said Shade. "But I am getting to the age where it's time to take it easy now."

Shade has had many offers from people who would like to buy parts of his collection but he is giving it all to his grandchildren. "We are talking about putting a few little things up this year, but nothing big.”

When asked how much he thought he spent over the years, he said it would be impossible to figure out.

"A lot of people used to ask me why I spent so much money on Halloween," said Shade. "Well I don't smoke and I don't drink - that's what I used to tell them, and I enjoyed it."

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Red Apple District Manager George Demedeiros held the ribbon as Eric Claus, President cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the new store located on Hwy 3 in Fernie. Also pictured are Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano, City Councillor, Ange Qualizza and Trudy Pinksen, store manager.

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Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 business awards

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he Fernie Chamber of Commerce hosted this year's Community and Business Excellence Awards at the Clubhouse restaurant at Fernie Golf and Country Club last Friday night. With almost 150 people in attendance, the evening was a great success. Notable attendees included, MP Elect Wayne Stetski, MLA Minister Bill Bennett and Fernie's own Mayor Mary Giuliano.

Derrick Emsley, CEO and co-founder of tentree apparel, shared his story with the crowd on being authentic and an agent for change. The Clubhouse prepared an excellent meal and the crowd was entertained by the band Wild Honey before and after the presentations.

Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees of the Business Excellence Awards.

Citizen of the Year - Sponsored by City of Fernie - Rick Ganter Volunteer of the Year – Sponsored by The Free Press - Kevin McIsaac Spirit of Fernie – Sponsored by Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge - Emily Brydon Youth Foundation Community Tourism Achievement – Sponsored

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Above left: Mayor Mary Giuliano presents Citizen of the Year Rick Ganter with his award. Above right: Ingrid Sombrowski is the winner of the Chamber Legacy Award. Below left: Derrick Emsley, CEO of tentree apparel shares his experiences with the crowd while emcee Dan McSkimming hosts the evening.

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Outstanding Customer Service – Sponsored by Fernie Alpine Resort - Healing Hollow New Business of the Year – Sponsored by Majic, Purdy Law Corporation - The Chopstick Truck Entrepreneur of the Year – Sponsored by Community Futures East Kootenay - Nourish Through Nature Employee of the Year – Sponsored by EK Employment and Work BC - Deanne Milley, Evolution Health and Fitness Employer of the Year – Sponsored by College of the Rockies - Super 8 Fernie Fernie Business of the Year – Sponsored by Telus - Super 8 Fernie Chamber Business Excellence – Sponsored by Fernie Chamber of Commerce - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory People’s Choice Award – Sponsored by Park Place Lodge - Three Sisters Day Spa Chamber Legacy Award – Sponsored by Fernie Chamber of Commerce - Ingrid Sombrowski Business Leadership Award – Sponsored by Finning - Claris Media

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MAJOR REC FACILITY PROPOSED

Kaiser Resources Ltd. has initiated a study with Sparwood district council into the feasibility of developing a major recreation complex in the community.

Under discussion are such facilities as an indoor swimming pool, library, theatre, gymnasium, an arts and crafts centre, a senior citizens’ lounge, and commercial recreation, including bowling.

HOSMER TRAILER BURNED

FERNIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GETS MUSEUM BUILDING Fernie and District Historical Society has finally achieved a long held dream – the acquisition of a building to use as a museum. In a news release issued recently the executive said: “The Fernie and District Historical Society has at last achieved the most important step in establishing: “The Fernie and District Historical Museum and Archives”, namely, that of having obtained a building or as we term it, a “home”.

The “home” is the former Roman Catholic Convent situated on the corner of Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue. It has been obtained under a long-term lease from the Roman Catholic Church through the office of W.E. Doyle, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson, to whom we are indeed thankful.

The “home” is a building of historical significance, having survived the Great Fernie Fire of 1908.

A fire of unexplained origin completely destroyed a trailer home in the vicinity of Hosmer Monday afternoon.

The home belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Martinek, but was unoccupied at the

time of the blaze.

Fernie RCMP received a call about 10 a.m. Monday morning and upon arriving at the scene, found the home almost completely gutted.

There were no injuries reported.

TEAM HONORS POUPART The Fernie Sabres are having an appreciation night in honor of Robbie Poupart at the last regular scheduled game in the Fernie arena against the Spokane Flyers on Feb. 6 at 2:30 p.m. At that time, the executive would like to take the opportunity to show their appreciation to one of their top players who will be leaving the league.

at slalom races held in Nelson Jan. 29 and 30. The 19-year-old skier placed fifth overall in the competitions.

Elk Valley Ski Racing team, of which Sedrovic is a member, had several skiers competing. Sedrovic earned his trophy in the Saturday competition. On the same day, Mike Mattinson earned a third-place trophy in the “C” and placed 11th overall.

Gene Dwarkin, 11 was 32nd and Ted Malone 35th in the overall standings.

SKIERS WIN TROPHIES Fernie skier Kim Sedrovic took a first-place trophy

CRAIG REUNION HELD AT LAKESIDE A reunion of the family of Mrs. Gladys Craig was held in August at the lakeside cottage owned by Gladys and Bob Craig of Fernie.

Out of 77 family members, 56 made it to the reunion.

Contact Garth Rizzuto @ 250-423-0272 rizzutoconstruction.ca or rizzutoconstruction.com Building in the Elk Valley - a family tradition since 1897

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Lions Club presents cheques to local groups

Friday, November 20, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the clubhouse Social to follow

• Financial Statement • Dues & Budget • Election of Officers • New Business

Lions’ Club President and Secretary Ted Shoesmith and Linda Storey presented two cheques on Oct. 22. Neil Thompson accepted $1,000 on behalf of the Hosmer Fire Department and Tom Murdoch, who is on the Ghostriders executive, accepted $1,000 on behalf of the Fernie Ghostriders.

Photos by L. Scheitel

New window installed at Anglican Church USED VEHICLES FOR SALE Sealed bids will be accepted by the undersigned for the SALE of: One (1) used 2002 Bluebird 84 Passenger Bus, 8.3 liter Cummins diesel engine, Automatic Transmission, 355,000 km One (1) Used 2006 Honda Civic 4 Door Automatic Transmission, 169,000 km $3500.00 Upset Bid For further details contact Bill Graham (250)417-2075. The above can be viewed at the Cranbrook School Board Office.

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Park Place Lodge 742 Highway 3 • Fernie

Cindy Corrigan, Ted Williams, Bob Williams, Stephanie Rogers (artist), Mae Williams, Linda LaGroix, The Rev. Dr. Yme Woensdregt and Wayne LaGroix celebrate the new stained glass window at the Christ Church Anglican.

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n Nov. 7, the 25th annual Christmas In the Country Market and Sale will be held in the Jaffray Community Centre in Jaffray.

Sponsored by the vendors of the Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market, it will be held all day from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Vendors from Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood, Creston, and western Alberta as well as Jaffray, Baynes Lake, and the South Country will be offering over thirty-six tables of the best ever selection of crafts, and gifts for the Christmas season. Among the great selection will be Christmas wreaths, centerpieces, ceramics, art works, handmade sweaters, Christmas ornaments, baking, handmade jewelry, antler products, knitted items, candles, pottery, toys, B.C. fruit, sausage and jerky, woodcrafts, and more. There will be plenty of new and unique

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Homemade lunches and refreshments will be available at the concession throughout the day.

The Christmas Sale along with the pleasant drive out to Jaffray makes a great outing for the whole family, and a great beginning for this year’s Christmas shopping.

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Ghostriders go 1-1 in weekend’s games

The Ghostriders battle to keep the Chase Heat from scoring and tying the score in the last minutes of Friday night’s game.

Photo by L. Scheitel

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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he Ghostriders played two games over the weekend, going 1-1 to add two points to their score in the league.

They hosted the Chase Heat at the Fernie Memorial Arena on Friday night and both teams played well, resulting in a one-goal victory for the Ghostriders.

Head coach and general manager Craig Mohr was happy with how the team played, saying that both teams were playing hard that night.

“It was kind of a play off game-like. Both teams played real hard, really hard checks. There were a lot of ice bags floating around both teams. It was a good, hard nosed game,” he said.

While Mohr gave Justin Peers, Cole Keebler and Zach Beefus’s line credit for being aggressive on the ice, he said that the entire team played well, and he was pleased with the results.

“Our guys played well. We bent a little bit at the end but we didn’t break. Jeff [Orser] made some big saves at the end,” he said. “It was nice to see our power play get a couple again tonight.

Our power play has been outstanding and the two goals they got, credit to them, just really good deflections. I like when we play good teams

like that and we come out on top because I think the experience we get – the hard nosed rough kind of style of game, that’s a lot of what you see in January, February and March and well done by the lads. I thought they played really hard tonight.”

The team’s second game was on Sunday afternoon in Invermere, which Mohr was apprehensive about.

“We blew a lead last time we were there and lost so that is still very fresh in the coach’s memory. Since then we haven’t blown a lead so hopefully they learned their lesson. It’s another divisional game on Sunday, so we can’t look past that to the three-day weekend,” he said. “We need to keep pace with Creston and Kimberley and the only way you do that is by winning.”

The team didn’t get the win they were looking for, losing 6-4 against Columbia Valley.

The Ghostriders are on the road for their longest road trip of the season, playing three games over the weekend. They face off against Kamloops on Friday, play against the 100 Mile House Wranglers on Saturday and then battle the Chase Heat on Sunday. Their next home game is on Nov. 6 against their biggest rival, Kimberley Dynamiters. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.

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Local figure skaters earn exciting opportunity

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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wo local skaters from the Fernie Skating Club have been chosen as volunteers for the Skate Canada International competition, which is set in Lethbridge on Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at the ENMAX Centre.

Abby Hughes, 14, of Sparwood, and Mackenzie Mayea, 11, of Elkford have been selected to help throughout the event, which is a prestigious opportunity for the young figure skaters.

Mayea will be helping to remove the gifts and flowers that are thrown onto the ice after performances while Hughes will be helping with the awards ceremonies, holding the medals and flowers. Both girls had to audition for their positions, and were picked from dozens of potential volunteers.

“It’s a figure skating competition and it’s an international figure skating competition, so a whole bunch of the most popular figure skaters, some of the best figure skaters in the world are competing,” said Hughes, including renowned skater Patrick Chan.

Local skaters, Mackenzie Mayea, 11, and Abby-Anne Hughes, 14, were selected as volunteers to help with the Skate Canada International Competition in Lethbridge this weekend.

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“I found out about the opportunity from an email from my coach Lisa and we applied online to Skate Canada and received an email back to come audition. I auditioned for it on Sept. 10,” said Mayea, adding that she felt that the audition went well.

Hughes has been skating for nine years while Mayea has been for six. Their coach, Lisa Skubovius, said that the two girls are both talented figure skaters.

“They are also both extremely hard-working and dedicated, and set very high expectations for themselves.

They love the sport and enjoy learning and mastering new skills, and understand the amount of self-discipline and perseverance that it takes,” said Skubovius. “They are tremendous athletes and also take part in other sports, like volleyball. They are a pleasure to coach and the sky is the limit in terms of what they can accomplish with continued dedication.”

Hughes will be competing in the Alberta/NWTNunavut Sectional Championships the week following the Skate Canada International, while Mayea will be training for her first Gold Skate Canada Test.

“The thing that I have always thought about figure skating is that it is a beautiful and graceful sport and I want to be part of it,” said Mayea. “I’m really looking forward to this Skate Canada International and I’m very excited that I can be part of this. Skating is a huge part of my life. I love every moment that I get to be on the ice.”

Novice minor hockey tournament Do you know someone who is having a birthday this coming week?

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Left: Fernie Jr. Ghostriders celebrate after going 4-0 this weekend.

Right: Elkford played against a team from Airdrie on Saturday morning.

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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he Fernie Memorial Arena was a fountain of activity this weekend, as the novice minor hockey league hosted a tournament. Nine teams from the Elk Valley and Alberta competed in friendly matches, with each team playing four games.

Organizer Marty Williams said that it was a fun weekend, and most teams played well,

with many, including the Fernie team, going undefeated.

Sparwood and Elkford also participated, with a team from Airdrie travelling the furthest to play.

Williams organized the event with Kristen Miller, who he credits as being a big help in making sure that the weekend’s games ran smoothly.

The games also acted as a training ground for young referees. Teens over the age of

Photo submitted Photo by L. Scheitel

13 can learn to referee and are mentored by older referees who know the tricks of the trade.

“They take a referee course, and they were mentored by an older referee, so we have to have two referees on the ice at any time. They are out there learning to referee and they did a great job,” said Williams.

The next minor hockey tournament in Fernie will be on Nov. 20 to Nov. 22 for the Atom A league.

Just email their name and birth date (no year required) to Jen at customerservice@thefreepress.ca or call 250-423-4666 and we will publish it in The Free Press Special to The Free Press for the month of October - tell us your birthday wishes and give the recipients phone number and on their birthday they will receive a special call from a talented local singer with a very special birthday song.

Celebrity Birthdays Oct. 29 Richard Dreyfuss, 67 Oct. 30 Diego Maradona, 54 Oct. 31 Vanilla Ice, 47 Nov. 1 Fernando Valenzuela, 54 Nov. 2 Nelly, 40 Nov. 3 Adam Ant, 60 Nov. 4 Sean Combs, 47

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Drinking Guidelines for Adults A standard drink unit is equal to one 5% (350ml) beer, or one 40% alcohol measure (50ml/1.5oz) or one glass of 12% wine (150ml). In order to self-assess our own patterns of alcohol consumption and help lower the health risks involved we should not exceed these weekly limits: • 15 units for men.

• 10 units for women.

• Have some days in the week of zero alcohol consumption.

To reduce injury and other harms we should not exceed daily limits of 4 units for men and 3 units for women. We are also advised to not drink when operating vehicles, machinery, taking medications or other drugs, dealing with health problems, making important decisions and when providing care to others.

The safest option is to not drink at all during pregnancy, when planning to become pregnant and before breastfeeding.

Some harm reduction tips are: • Drink in safe environments.

• Have no more than 2 units of alcohol in any 3 hour period.

• Eat before and while drinking.

• Alternate with non-alcohol drinks.

Staying within these guidelines lowers risks associated with alcohol use and aid in self-assessment of our own use. As always we encourage people to stay safe and make wise choices.

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Brandi Campisi

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randi Campisi, (nee Watson), the eldest daughter of Chriss Watson and Peggy Doenz, was raised in Picture Butte Alberta, a tight-knit community of 600, in which much of her family lived.

She recalls her childhood as being fun. Together with her sister Cori, 20 months her junior, they would spend time riding their bikes, watching television, swimming and working on the family property. “It was just nice, good things happen, bad things happen, but we were all together,” Brandi shares.

The family roots were well established in Picture Butte. Brandi’s grandfather, and subsequently her father, owned Barton Motors, and Brandi’s parents had the contract for the school buses in the area.

Family vacations were often spent in Fernie, so when the bus contract was no longer available, Brandi’s father decided a move to Fernie would be in order. Recognizing the need for a restaurant in Fernie, Brandi’s parents moved in 1992 and opened Smittys’ Family Restaurant.

Brandi graduated that same year and went on to SAIT. Two years of college would follow, after which she made her way to Fernie to assist with the family business.

As a savvy businessman, Brandi’s father realized that opening a hotel that would “feed the restaurant” would be beneficial, and in February of 1996 opened the Super 8 Motel. This was to become Brandi’s to manage.

From opening day, she worked closely with her family to ensure its success.

Less than two months after opening the hotel, tragedy struck her family when Brandi’s father passed away unexpectedly. Brandi’s mother, Peggy, took the reins overseeing all of the businesses, even adding Domino’s Pizza to the mix, which would be run by her sister, Cori.

Brandi concedes that when she first arrived in Fernie, she did not feel as though she belonged. Arriving from Picture Butte, where everyone knew everyone, she felt as though she had no friends in Fernie, other than the people that worked for her. This started to change when, in 1997, she was introduced to a customer at Smitty’s, Jim Campisi. Brandi admits she knew he was ‘the one’ right away.

One day, early in the relationship, Brandi’s mom called a family meeting to discuss the need for someone to run the restaurant. Jim said, “I’ll do it.”

Brandi laughs as she remembers her mother telling her “if you and Jim break up, I am keeping Jim.” In 1998 Brandi and Jim were married, and now, 17 years later have two children - Gianna, 12, and Charlie, 7.

The family sold the hotel in 2004 and Brandi worked on-call at the restaurant doing anything she could to help, with the exception of cooking and waitressing. She admits that waitressing is not her forte. In 2010, the family sold Smitty’s, and Jim returned to mining.

As a stay-at-home mom, Brandi now has time to do the things she loves, one of which is researching her family genealogy. She is also passionate about finding treasures such as old furniture and repurposing it. You only have to see the beautiful headboard that she transformed from antique doors to know that this is her calling. On a larger scale, over the past few years, she and husband Jim have purchased and, with Brandi’s vision and Jim’s know how, have refurbished a heritage home, which is now the beautiful home known as Barton Manor.

Also, a huge fan of Halloween, Brandi, until five years ago, organized “Witches Night”, an evening for ladies to dress as witches, which attracted up to 120 participants. Nowadays, she keeps it fairly low key. Decorating at home starts in September, about the time dusting the furniture (for eerie authenticity) ends.

Brandi feels Fernie is her home now. “I love Fernie now,” she shares. “I have worked with a lot of people in town, and it feels friendlier. I have a history here now.”

Building and rebuilding history, Brandi Campisi is this week’s “Face of the Valley.”

The Fernie Secondary School senior volleyball teams hosted a tournament on Saturday, with teams from Kimberley, Creston, Sparwood and Elkford competing.

Photos by L. Scheitel

If there is a “face of the valley” that you would like to know more about, please call The Free Press office at 250-423-4666, drop by and see us at 342 - 2nd Ave., Fernie or email customerservice@thefreepress.ca

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STAHL: Elsie Stahl passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 21, 2015 at the Elk Valley Hospital. Elsie was born on December 17, 1933 to Emma and Jacob Stahl in Hilda, Alberta.

She was the second oldest of five children. She was predeceased by her parents, Emma and Jacob, her brother Harold, and sisters Violet (Alex) Edwards, and Dorothy Stahl. Elsie leaves behind to mourn her passing, her sister Edna (Elmer) Mathias of Taggish, YK, stepbrothers Peter (Irene) Edwards of Birch Hills, SK, and Albert (Joan) Edwards of Cranbrook, BC, and her stepsister Annie Myrtle Lavassour of Iricanna, AB, as well as many nieces and nephews.

For the past 6 years Elsie has resided in Sparwood, BC, with her nephew Harold (Melody) Edwards. Elsie loved to crochet and sew.

She loved to garden and especially loved to be outdoors. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” with burial at St. Margaret’s Cemetery in Fernie. Memories and condolences shared at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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SCHUMANN: On Sunday, October 18, 2015, our beloved mother and grandmother, Angelika Schumann passed away suddenly at the age of 68 years. She was born on March 23, 1947 in Burg, Germany.

A loving and nurturing woman, Angela loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren. She would spend hours walking or cross country skiing, just enjoying the beauty of Mother Nature’s playground. Angela also loved her lattes and cappuccinos with Dom, simply enjoying each other’s company. A quiet, kind hearted lady, Angela will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.

Angela is survived by her companion of more than 20 years, Dominik Cop; sons Knut Wittfoth and Sven (Wendy) Wittfoth; 4 precious grandchildren: Bryce, Nicole, Kaitlyn and Darren; her brother Michael (Elsa) Schumann and her nephew Jan-Ole Schumann. She was predeceased by her parents Ernst and Lieselotte Schumann.

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SAMEL: It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Ken Samel, on October 19, 2015.

Kenneth Ernest Samel was born on October 14, 1929 in Tompkins, SK to parents Otto and Mary. He was the youngest born into a large and loving family. Ken met future wife, Earla in Swift Current and the couple were married on February 26, 1948.

After the birth of their fourth child, he then joined the Army and moved the family to Canadian Forces Base Shilo/Brandon, Manitoba. Down time was spent as a family, fishing, camping and enjoying each other’s company.

Once the children were grown with families of their own, Ken and Earla moved to BC in 1971, living in Sparwood and Fernie where he worked as a driller for Kaiser/ Westar until he retired.

After retirement, a new adventure took the couple to Faro, Yukon where he continued to work as a driller for the mine there. Ken also spent time as a driller trainer while in Faro.

They moved back to the Elk Valley and he finally, truly retired at age 71.

Left to mourn his passing are, wife, Earla, children; Beryletta Robinson, Kenneth (Wanda) Samel, Betty (Roger) Hutton, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ken was predeceased by daughter Earla Clark and son in law, Donald Robinson.

He had too many achievements to list but most important to him was having a large, loving family and his wife by his side, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He considered family to be anyone that wanted to be his family. Ken was a loving, caring man to all he came in contact with. He will be sadly missed by all who had the honour of knowing him.

A Memorial Service was held on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Fernie with Bill Baddeley officiating. Memories & condolences shared at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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Rugby club is looking for coaches

EK Employment hosted job fair

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

T

he Elk Valley Rugby Football Club is looking for new coaches to help support their youth program, which is set to launch next season.

Pete Dudman of the Elk Valley RFC said that they are willing to certify people who are interested in coaching a youth team.

“Next season, we are going to push really hard to get a youth program off of the ground. But for us to be able to do that, we have to have certified coaches, and to become a certified coach, we have to get someone in from Vancouver to come and make people certified. So we are looking for people interested in teaching rugby to the kids and are interested in getting into rugby,” said Dudman.

The Elk Valley RFC has raised money in order to pay for the certification, meaning that anyone interested in becoming certified doesn’t have to go out of pocket to do so.

“It’s going to be quite a big step for the rugby club to get the youth program going, but I really feel like this is the type of town where I think a rugby program would be quite good for the kids because during the winter, the kids play hockey but what do they do for contact sport outside of that? I think rugby would be a really good thing for the youth to get a hold of,” said Dudman.

Besides having some basic knowledge and interest in rugby, anyone over 18 is welcomed to try out coaching with the RFC. “It doesn’t matter if you’re 75 as long as you want to give back to the community and give us a hand in getting this program off of the ground,” Dudman said.

According to Dudman, the plan is to start the youth program for ages 14 to 18. If there is enough interest, Dudman is hoping to expand to the younger ages, from seven up.

For anyone interested in the coaching certification opportunities, all the information and details can be found on the Elk Valley RFC Facebook page.

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Christina Fraser, Jen McEvenue and Jen Wood represented Island Lake Lodge at the annual Elk Valley Community Job Fair hosted by EK Employment. Two hundred potential employees attended the event as well as 21 employers and three service providers.

Photo by A. Horton

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