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n Jan. 30 at approximately 1:15 p.m. an alarm burst from the speaker of a walkytalky held above Deputy Chief for the Elk Valley and South Country Fire Services, Michael Hockley’s, head. What followed was fire dispatch welcoming the Elko fire hall to the area. “I grew up in Elko so the fire department has been a long time coming. I think that it is an excellent service to have here. It now provides the residents of Elko with first responder and fire services,” said Hockley. The Elko local has been working for the fire hall since late fall. “I was hired on in November as

the Deputy Chief,” said Hockley. The department’s Fire Chief, Dave Boreen, believes that Elko was a puzzle piece that the area needed to complete its fire and first responder coverage. “It covers the holes in the system. Before this we didn’t have anyone that would come for fire suppression other than wild land because the forest services respond to that,” he said. Boreen has been a memeber of the local fire community for over 20 years. “I was a part of the department since the start for Elko. I have been with the regional district for eight years as my career and 15 years as a volunteer before that. Before I came here, I was in the Fernie Fire Department,” he said.

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Elko will also serve more than just its area by supporting its neighboring halls. “We will also be able to support Fernie and Jaffray with vehicle rescue on the highways,” said Boreen. “A good day is when there are no calls. [Volunteers] have a radio, when the tone go off they respond to the hall. From there we tell them if it was an accident, a fire, or what kind of incident it is and what it involves. Then they get dressed in their gear and respond,” said Hockley. Fires are not the primary call for fire halls in this area. Instead departments are more often called to accidents. “It depends on the season and a lot of things. The most common calls in the south country between

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Jaffray and Banes Lake are accidents and motor vehicle accidents. So a lot of first responder calls. In the summer there is a lot of wild land interface calls,” said Hockley. While the responding squads size may range, there are almost 20 volunteers at the department. “We have about 17 volunteers on paper and 10 to 12 that show up. They are all paid on-calls so that means they are on-call all the time. If they can answer it when the tones go off they will go to the hall for response,” said Hockley. While the hall is open, the training is not yet fully complete. The hall is waiting for the next first responder training session. “We will get the first responders training next month,” said Boreen.

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Sparwood recreation survey results RCMP looking for information

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he District of Sparwood recently conducted a survey amongst residents to help determine what amenities are priorities with respect to replacing the Sparwood Heights tennis courts. The tennis courts were removed earlier this year after a developer purchased the lot they were on. Fifty-nine residents participated in the survey, which was active for a three-week period. The 12-question survey featured questions about what residents would most like to see replace the tennis courts. The most favourable options are to increase the hiking and mountain bike trails, a multi-use sports surface, and a basketball court.

There was a question related to cost of a new recreation amenity. Of those polled, 63 per cent voted in favour of waiting for adequate funds to build the amenity while the remaining 37 per cent said they were in favour of a less preferred option that would fit within the budget. The District of Sparwood will be hosting two information nights in January and February to review the results and collect additional data. “We’ll be hosting information nights where we will present the data and we’re looking for additional feedback from the community in respect to the results as well as more feedback on what the residents would like to see as replacement infrastructure,” said Duane Lawrence, Director of Community and Facility Services for the District of Sparwood. Complete survey results are available on the District of Sparwood’s website.

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p.m. A male suspect wearing an orange colour toque over his face carrying a backpack entered the store at closing time. The suspect then brandished a handgun and demanded the victim put all the money from the till into his backpack. The suspect subsequently fled the scene on foot without obtaining any money. The suspect is described as a male in his late teens or early 20s, with a small stature and thin build. He was described as average height, between 5’6 and 5’8. He was also described as having “crystal blue” eyes with dirty blonde or light brown eyelashes. He was wearing dark coloured jeans along with a dark hoodie. He had a bright orange colour “hunting toque” over his face (the toque had two holes cut out for his eyes) and he was carrying a black and grey backpack. Anyone with information about this criminal offence is encouraged to contact the Elk Valley Regional RCMP at (250) 425-6233 or anonymously through the Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-8477.

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gt. Will Thien of the Elk Valley RCMP detachment wants to remind drivers that variable temperatures can lead to snow melting and then re-freezing. This can lead to black ice and create hazardous driving conditions. This has been happening throughout much of the Elk Valley and is expected to continue. “Please drive to conditions and your abilities. I even noticed one night as I was heading home my temperature gauge said three degrees outside but there was ice. The wind was picking up, and although the temperatures were not below zero the wind-chill froze everything on the roadways and created some ice,” said Thien.

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Potential amendments Teens and marijuana: sorting all the information to zoning bylaws at FAR By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he Regional District East Kootenay (RDEK) held a public hearing on Jan. 26 to discuss bylaw amendments at Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR). Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR), who owns FAR, has asked for amendments zoning bylaws 2585 and 2586 in regards to developing at FAR in the Timberline area. “There are two huge lots that actually make up everything at the ski hill that is not developed yet. So what they’re proposing to change is just little pieces of them,” said Tracey Van de Wiel, a planning technician at the RDEK. “One of the key things about that application is that those two lots that we are talking about are not developed yet. They already have zoning to permit a 52 lot subdivision.” Under the current zoning bylaws, RCR is allowed to develop the lots into single and multifamily dwellings. “What has happened since they did that original conceptual lay out is that they are changing a bit of the layout. Some of the places where it used to be a certain kind of lot now are going to be a different kind of lot. That’s what the zoning application was for - some of the corners of the lots have moved a little bit,” said Van de Wiel. According to Patrick Majer, development and utilities manager for RCR, they are planning to develop homes similar to ones that are already

Amendments to zoning bylaws 2585 and 2586 will be voted on at the next RDEK Board meeting. Photo by L. Scheitel

at the hill. “The multi-family will likely be four-plexes side-by-side, kind of what you see at the resort now. Polar Peak would be a good example of something like that. But nothing stacked or multiple stories kind of thing,” said Majer. The Official Community Plan (OCP) oversees all of the bylaws set by the RDEK regarding FAR. Under the current OCP, which was adopted in the summer of 2012, there are also stipulations regarding staff housing at the resort. “In the original OCP, there was a commitment made from a previous company for staff housing. Since that time, things have changed at the resort level and at the regional district level. For example, they now allow secondary suites and there is a greater availability of homes and rentals in the Fernie market,” said Majer. “As part of the last OCP update, and in negotiation with the Regional District and the entire area, what they have changed it to is now they have asked for a housing study to be completed because the truth of the matter is that no one really understands the issue.” The District has asked for a Terms of Reference, a document that will detail the specifics and parameters for a future study regarding staff housing. This will help determine if there is a need for staff-shared housing and what kind of form would best suit the resort. “That will lay out all of the requirements for the study, for example, how much should it be up at the resort? Should there be some sort of staff housing in town? Should we be independent, should we join up with other businesses in the community? So it’s a much bigger, broader study that will study the impact and the requirements of that need in the entire community,” said Majer. “There is a bunch of questions, so the very first thing that would have to happen is a study that can answer some of those questions – does staff really have no where to live? How many do we need, what type is best for the ski hill, should it be little apartments in other single family homes that staff live in or should it be a building that is a staff accommodation building or should the staff live in the city, in the city of Fernie? The study would answer those questions,” reiterated Van de Wiel. For the zoning bylaw amendments to be approved, they will be heard for a second and third time at the next RDEK Board of Directors meeting, set for Feb. 12.

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ere is the title of a research article published in the January edition of the journal Cerebral Cortex by researchers at Western University: Adolescent Cannabinoid Exposure Induces a Persistent Sub-Cortical Hyper-Dopaminergic State and Associated Molecular Adaptations in the Prefrontal Cortex. Now, if you’re like me and never read the journal, Cerebral Cortex, this title probably sounds like a strange foreign language. In fact, I’m showing this as an example of the kind of research that is trying to determine the potential positive and negative effects of marijuana use on teen brains. As the Canadian government moves towards legalizing marijuana one of the big concerns is going to be the potential impact on adolescents. Both the previous Conservative government and the current Liberal government said they wanted to limit teens’ access to marijuana and protect them from marijuana’s risks. The two governments had very different ideas about how this could be done, but that’s the topic for a different discussion. What is important to realize is that quality research on the risks and/or benefits of marijuana use is relatively scarce, and the research that is being done that helps to shed some light on how marijuana may affect teens tends to be published in obscure specialist journals with intimidating titles like the one above. Most people don’t access this kind of information. What people might find when they look for information is sites on the Web, YouTube or Blogs. Some of these sites may be very good and based in good research, while many are little more than personal opinion sites masquerading as expert testimony. For the average person it can be very difficult to sort through. At East Kootenay Addiction Services we routinely hear teens talking about a website they found which says marijuana is perfectly safe, while concerned parents talk about a site they found which says marijuana is the worst drug ever used. ‘Seek and ye shall find’ could be the catch phrase for the Web, as you are bound to find a site that will affirm your beliefs. So how to sort through all of this? On our EKASS website we provide links to Canadian and International websites that we believe provide the best balanced information on substances and substance use. Check these sites out as a good starting place for more accurate information. As for the study I mentioned above –it found that giving heavy doses of marijuana to young rats created lasting behaviour and brain changes which resembled those found in people with schizophrenia. They did not find these changes in adult rats exposed to marijuana. The implication being that heavy marijuana use in teens may cause more significant damage than in adults (at least if you’re a rat). In the next article I’ll talk more about some of the research findings of the potential impact on teens of marijuana use.

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Sparwood skate park prepares for a positive year By Jenna Jensen Contributor

great year is projected to be on the horizon for the Sparwood Skate Park Committee. With becoming their own society and new members on board keen to help things move along, there is a renewed sense that the skate park could become a reality in the not so distant future. Nicole Latka, Skate Park Committee Chair says there has been some challenges, but is really optimistic that this can be the Youth from the Sparwood Skate Park Committee participated in the 2015 year to really move Coal Miner Days parade. The Skate Park Committee is hoping for another things forward. successful year in 2016. Submitted photo "Some of the issues wherever needed. We are really committed to we have run into over the past year is of course the economy. That is raising this money and want people to know understandable as we are seeking donations that our group is always willing to give a from the community and have a lot of money helping hand," said Latka. "Another way we to raise,” said Latka. “Also, it is somewhat of are looking for assistance from the community a challenge to get all these teens on board and is through in-kind donations. There will be volunteering as they feel that the skate park a great deal of work to be done as far as is so far away from being constructed. It is earthworks and concrete, so it will be with likely they will put in many, many volunteer these in-kind donations that we can really hours and never actually have the opportunity make things happen.” The Sparwood Skate Park Committee is in to ride it. However, with that being said, these kids are amazing and putting in so the process of applying for various grants much effort. They really want to be out there and have recently been notified of a $10,000 helping and raising funds wherever they can. I donation from the Elk Valley Thrift Store. The personally don't want this to be a project that is committee would like to sincerely thank all years away. I am determined and we are going those who have helped and donated thus far and encourage anyone who would like to help to do our best to make this happen.” To date, the Sparwood Skate Park Committee in any way to contact them. "I am not giving up on this, Sparwood is a has raised approximately $140,000 of the $500,000 needed through various fundraisers. great community and I know we can make this Residents will see the group being active in the happen. Whether it be a donation or someone community and seeking these funds through who is willing to lend an hour of their time to the Sparwood Coal Miner Days dunk tank, help, we really appreciate it and it really makes a spaghetti dinner, bingo ticket sales, among a difference," says Latka. For more information or to volunteer, contact other efforts. Nicole Latka at latka@telus.net. "We also want to reach out and let people know that our group is available to help out

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Family fishing Elkford preps for Winter in the Wild event moved to Fort Steele T By Jenna Jensen Contributor

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n Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fort Steele Heritage Town will be hosting an all-ages event to raise money for local children with cancer. Wagon rides, tugo-wars, sack races, fishing-themed games and crafts as well as a movie will be some of the activities at the event. It will also feature events for adults, offering a silent auction and 50/50 draw. There will be hot food and Tim Hortons coffee available by donation. Another year of unpredictable weather has caused the annual Family Day event to be moved to Fort Steele. Junior Chair International Kootenay’s decision came because of uncertain ice conditions. The event will feature many of the same activities, prizes and fun that have been seen in previous years. After a visit to Horseshoe Lake, there was enough ice for a person to walk on but the ice was considered unsafe for the event and the amount of people it draws. “It’s not a fun decision to make,” says Derby Marketing and Communications Lead Mike Matejka. “However, the safety of the participants and the desire to guarantee an event that will raise money for kids with cancer makes it an easier choice. We have to action our backup plan with enough lead time, and we can’t take into account weather forecasts that may or may not improve the ice situation.” Proceeds of the event will be distributed by the Canadian Cancer Society, and will focus on providing the funding needed for expenditures related to travel, services and accommodations for treatments. Children across the Kootenay area that are faced with cancer will also be entered into a draw for a Disneyland vacation, donated by Dacota Freight, or a Sunshine Houseboats vacation on Lake Koocanusa. If tickets have been purchased for the Ice Fishing Derby, they can be used for the Family Fun Derby. Tickets will be available at Fort Steele Heritage Town leading up to the event and are $5 for children under 16 and seniors, and an adult ticket is $10.

he Elkford community groups have big plans underway as preparations for Winter in the Wild are being finalized. This annual event is one of Elkford's largest and is something that residents from the community and the Elk Valley look forward to. Ran solely by Elkford community groups with assistance and support from the District of Elkford, Winter in the Wild not only showcases what Elkford has to offer, but fosters huge community spirit through a weekend filled with family fun. "We are here to lend a hand and help support this event, but it really is all of our amazing community groups that come together and plan all of these great events," said Chantel Dawson, District of Elkford Programming and Marketing Coordinator. "Winter in the Wild is such a great thing for our community in many ways - fostering community spirit, showcasing all that Elkford has to offer and just giving everyone a chance to have lots of great family fun in the middle of winter. Our community groups, and all of their volunteers really work hard and have some great activities planned over the weekend.” Winter in the Wild, set for Feb.12 to 14, will kick off with a walk to raise awareness and money for the Elkford Food Bank. Friday evening will see many winter activities with a spaghetti dinner and silent auction, bonfires, skiing and snowshoeing all highlighted with lighting up Elkford's winter sky by fireworks. The family fun will continue all day on Saturday beginning the busy day with a pancake breakfast following with an open house at the art studio, cookie decorating, family social, scavenger

Elkford residents are preparing for the annual Winter in the Wild event, set for Feb. 12 to 14. Free Press Files

hunt, a toque competition, hunting film tour and much more as activities roll into and wrap up on Sunday. Over a dozen community groups will be hosting an event during the weekend ensuring the days will be filled with plenty to do, see and take part in. The District of Elkford would like to remind all Elk Valley residents that they are welcome to come join the fun during the 2016 Annual Winter in the Wild.

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Editorial by Leah Scheitel

Upon coming to Fernie, one thing about this town is abundantly clear – people here are active. Mountain sports are built into the tapestry of this town and are why many people choose to live in Fernie. New trails are talked about over coffee at Freshies, friendships are founded on mutual affection for the mountains, and snow conditions are fundamental to casual conversations in Fernie. I pride myself on being an active person and spent the majority of the past decade chasing snow by working at backcountry ski lodges in the mountains surrounding Nelson and Revelstoke. I enjoy mountain culture and the lifestyles that surround it, however, it’s hard not to overdose on it here. Upon meeting residents and community members while reporting stories in the fall, nearly all of them asked me if I ski or snowboard. The underlying message in their question was that it is best if I do, because it would make winter so much more enjoyable. But it made me wonder about the people who don’t ski, snowboard, bike or hike. The ones whose favourite recreational activities are to tour used bookstores, go for long walks or make food – are they as happy in a town that is so heavily addicted to action sports. These activities are not mutually exclusive, and residents of the Elk Valley are able to enjoy all activities, action sports related or not, but there is an undeniable trend to intense activities over the more placid ones. After attending an adaptive yoga session for research for an article, I got into a conversation with Marlene Vale, owner and yoga instructor at Castle on First. Both of us are fairly new to Fernie and agreed that this trend was apparent. She noticed that there was this niche that could be filled by opening a space like Castle on First - a welcoming place where people of all ages, abilities and interests could come to move in a variety of ways. And that was her mandate when she first started the business. There is so much more to this area than just action sports, including a variety of galleries, boutique shops and interesting heritage sites. I’m not saying action sports aren’t amazing, and they will always be fundamental to a town with as much mountain access as Fernie has. But tourists and residents alike should take an afternoon off the hill and experience the quieter side of town. You might be surprised at how much you enjoy it.

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Letter to the Editor re: Climate Leadership

Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor re: A view through rose coloured glasses Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with his "sunny ways" philosophy likes viewing all things through rose coloured glasses to avoid some of the stark realities which might upset this congenial if false view of today's world. Accordingly he has decided naively to follow the world in lifting sanctions on Iran believing the so called landmark deal between Iran and six leading world powers will actually prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb. There are more than a few that believe far too high a price was paid by the Americans for the deal. The billions of dollars wired to the Islamic Republic were referred by an Iranian general as essentially a ransom payment even though the four American hostages were completely innocent. The U.S. also released seven Iranian prisoners who had been convicted of sanctions violations. Iranian-American Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, for example had been held imprisoned for more than three years because he had converted from Islam to Christianity. It is at best an assumption to

believe Iran is acting on good faith and can be trusted. Religious and ethnic minorities and particularly Christians are highly likely to continue to be persecuted as they face dangers and risks daily and most likely will continue to be held hostage and used as bargaining chips. Iran is a state sponsor of global terrorism and was rightly designated as one by the previous Conservative government under federal legislation. Many IranianCanadians have expressed concern about normalizing relations with a country with such a poor human rights record. Iran continues to call for the destruction of Israel. And let's not forget that our own late Ken Taylor, Ambassador to Iran in 1979, risked his life with other Canadian diplomats to rescue six American hostages. Justin Trudeau's unbridled optimism in praise of the deal with Iran is naive at best and ignores Iran’s dubious and deceptive track record. It remains to be seen whether this deal is one to be cheered or feared and far too soon to view it “as a victory for quiet diplomacy.” Gerald Hall Nanoose Bay, B.C.

I do a very good job of household budgeting, making cash flow adjustments as needed in order to keep on track. After looking through the 2016 version of the BC Government’s Climate Leadership Plan, I sensed a certain departure from reality. From what I have read, the Government is currently not on track to meet their emission reduction targets. That suggests to me that if nothing different is done our province will have failed.When I read about “clean energy” coming from the proposed site C dam, the energy presumably designed to support a new LNG industry, I start to get confused about reduction targets. If we are currently off track to meet our targets, how will developing and exporting the majority of our LNG help to reach our reduction targets? There are new carbon emissions going in to the development, transport, processing and shipping of the LNG. Whether burned locally or somewhere else on the planet, we are looking at a new set of emissions. When doing my carbon budget, the reconciliation seems impossible. Johanna Sandkuhl Nelson, B.C.

Letter to the Editor re: Carbon Emissions

At the Paris Climate Agreement, 190 countries promised to pursue limiting temperature increase of 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels. Already ominous milestones have been met. November 2015 saw not only a 1C rise in global temperatures, but CO2 levels hitting 400 parts per million (ppm). Scientific data strongly suggests that the safe level is 350 ppm. Professor Reinhardt of Harvard Business Review sees a regulatory system as necessary, creating incentives for companies to emit less CO2, “sustainability comes down to pricing- put a price on resources we used to see as free, so that people have incentives to use them as wisely as they do other private resources”. There are a number of ways to price carbon. Caution is warranted. Human Rights Attorney Alberto Salamando, sees schemes like “carbon offset” as “fraudulent, providing a mechanism for developed countries to launder their carbon pollution on the backs of the global south. What is needed in Canada is a national rising fee on CO2 that is integrated with provincial carbon pricing mechanisms, coupled with rebates to households and tariffs on imports. This will provide the economic incentive to drive the emissions reductions needed to ward off catastrophic climate change while stimulating the economy.

Donna Grace Kaslo, B.C.

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Fernie Secondary School reads across Canada Submitted by Jodi Stemberger and Finlay Kuijt Grade 11 FSS students

or the final term, Fernie Secondary School (FSS) has decided to organize a “Reading Across Canada” project. FSS generally keeps track of how many books are read by using reading logs, but this year they’ve decided to try something different and creative. The goal is to read all the way to St. John’s, Newfoundland. The distance spans 6143 km from Fernie to St. John’s. For every book that is read by a student, teacher, secretary, support staff, parent, or custodian, one km will be gained. With over 500 members at FSS participating, that works out to approximately 12 books per person within the next five months. Prizes will be given

FSS students Rylee Whitson, Noah Kramer, Joshua Goodison, Brooklyn Regimbal, Benjamin Nixon and Elizabeth Pater get ready for the Reading Across Canada project. Submitted photo

out to each reader whose book/km enters a significant town/city, on our journey to St. John’s along the Trans-Canada highway. As a community we are all looking forward to reaching our goal by the end of the year. Upon arrival, the mayor of St. John’s will be asked to call and congratulate our community. A huge thank you to teachers Bill Johnson, Yvonne Prest and the entire staff at FSS for organizing this project and to our Parent Advisory Council members for their generous funding. The school would like to invite all members of the community to join in the journey as well. If you’d like to add a few kilometres yourself and track your reading, please pick up a form at FSS and join us in our literacy race. Pow. Let the reading begin.

Reaction to the new Elko Fire Hall Question: What does it mean to have a new fire hall in your community?

Michael Boreen “It’s a good addition to the valley. I have been in the Jaffray hall since I was 18 so it’s been almost eight years now. It’s a great addition to the community and highway. Joint efforts will be good to see.”

Angela and Ray Fregin “Peace of mind, that’s the biggest thing. My wife is a member of the fire department too,” said Ray.

Evan and Melody Munro “It’s the safety for the community, comradeship for the community of Elko. It’s fantastic. We have finally linked a lot of our fire services from Jaffray through to Elko and to Fernie. It increases responses to emergencies on the highway as well as in the community. It has secured the link for fire services,” said Melody.

Sparwood Community & Facility Services 367 Pine Avenue, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250-425-0552 Fax: 250-425-0551 Email: recoffice@sparwood.ca GENERAL INTEREST

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Check out our new and returning classes. For more information please call the Sparwood Leisure Centre at: 250-425-0552. Please register early as class sizes may be limited.

The Sparwood Leisure Centre is hiring for the following positions:

Home Alone Safety for Kids $59.40 February 16 – March 1, 2016 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm Babysitter Training $64.70 February 15 – March 2, 2016 Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm Vegetarian Meals $50.00 February 21, 2016 Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Learn How to Make Perogies $35.00 March 6, 2016 Sunday, 3:00 – 5:00 pm Photography, Creative Composition and Post Processing $60.00 February 6, 2016 Saturday, 10:00 – 2:00 pm In this four hour workshop, you will learn how to creatively frame your images and learn the editing basics. Topics covered include types of editing software, creative image composition and colour and black and white photo editing. This workshop includes a private Facebook group where your final images will be critiqued by Jennifer. All students must bring their cameras, manuals, lenses and their laptops with editing software if applicable. Please come dressed for the weather.

Lifeguard/Instructor II (Part Time) Lifeguard (Casual on Call) Recreation Maintenance I (Full Time)

DROP IN FITNESS CLASSES Drop in classes $5.60 or free with Active Living Pass Strength Intervals Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Bellyfit *FREE* Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Synergy Wednesdays, 7:15 – 8:15 pm PiYo Thursdays & Sundays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Yoga Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Ladies Morning Wallyball Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:00 am Aquafit Mon, Wed, & Fridays, 9:30 – 10:30 am Aquafit: Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:00 pm Gentle Fit Mon, Wed, & Fridays, 8:30 – 9:15 am

Application deadline for these positions is February 8, 2016. For more information visit www.sparwood.ca/jobs

FAMILY FUN SNOW DAY Sunday February 7, 2016 12:00 – 3:00 pm Meet at the old Sparwood Ski Hill

SPARWOOD WINTERFEST February, 19, 20 & 21, 2016 Sparwood Leisure Centre FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Heritage Display Will be able to view all weekend in the Curling Concourse Sip and Paint Curling Lounge 7:00 – 10:00 pm Tickets available from the Leisure Centre $45.00 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Toboggan Hill will be Open All Day Bring your sleds and enjoy! Refreshment Garden, Bonfire, BBQ Featuring “Divided Society” Spraypark 1:00 – 4:00 pm Fun Snowpitch Game Lions Park

1:00 pm Family Fun Snow Day – is a great opportunity for Snow Fun for Kids the whole family, adults or children to try cross Join us by the Spraypark for snow painting, snow country skiing, especially if you have never skied games, snow building and much more! 1:00 pm before. The use of the trails is free to the public on this day and the emphasis here is on having fun Snow Shoe Racing Multi Purpose Field 2:30 pm Family Fun Snow Day trying a new sport without having to buy or spend Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm Avalanche Beacon Training any money. Skis, bootsAt and poles will be available Sunset Ridge Ski 2:30 pm to borrow at no charge and instructors will be Multi Purpose Field A great opportunity for the whole family, adults or children to try cross country skiing, available to help you develop that technique that Free Public Skate 2:00 – 4:00 pm especially if you have never skied before. The use of the trails is free to the public on this day you and theeasily emphasisdown here is on fun trying a new sport own without having to gets thehaving track. Bring your Free Public Swim 3:00 – 5:00 pm buy or spend any money. Skis, boots, and poles will be available to borrow at no skis, boots and poles if you have them. Instruction charge and instructors will be available to help you develop that technique that gets you Doors Open for Ghostrider Game 6:30 pm is free. easily down the track. Bring your own skis, boots, and poles if you have them. Instruction is free. Ghostrider Game starts 7:30 pm There will also be a scavenger hunt for kids, $10.00 Senior/Student/Child $5.00 There will also be a scavenger hunt for kids, bonfire, hotdogs, and hot chocolateAdult all for bonfire, hotdogs and hot chocolate all for FREE! A FREE! Skating Club Carnival perfect way to spend BC Family Day. A perfect way to spend BC Family Day. Battle on Blades; Heroes & Villains3:00 – 5:00 pm Adult $10.00 Senior/Student/Child $5.00 Sunset Ridge Ski Society

For more information or to volunteer call Sparwood Leisure Centre at 250-425-0552, or visit the website at www.sparwood.ca

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Kung Fu Panda 3 (3D) Friday, Feb 5 - Thursday, Feb 11

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Around the Valley Legend: Fernie Aquatic Centre = F.A.C. Elkford Aquatic Centre = E.A.C. Sparwood = Spwd Fernie Family Centre = FFC Fernie Seniors Centre = FSC

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Monday

• 6:30 to 8 a.m. – Early Bird Swim at the Spwd Pool • 7 to 1 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 7 to 8 p.m. – Fitness Centre open at F.A.C. • 8 to 9:30 a.m. – Lanes and Leisure at the Spwd Pool • 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. – Gentle Fit at the Spwd Pool • 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. – Active Fit at the F.A.C. • 9 to 10:30 a.m. – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Aquafit at the Spwd Pool • 10:30 to 12 p.m. – Lanes and Leisure at the Spwd Pool • 12 to 1 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 12 to 1 p.m. – Skate & Shoot at Spwd Arena • 1 p.m. – Dominoes at the FSC • 3 to 8 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 3:45 to 5 p.m. – Public Skate at the Spwd Arena • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 6 p.m. – Bridge at the FSC • 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Public Swim at the Spwd Pool • 7 p.m. – Mahjong at the FSC • 7 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery at Mountainside Church • 7 p.m. – Community Climb Night at Evolution Climbing Gym • 7:30 to 9 p.m. – Ladies Night at Old School Boxing • 8 to 9 p.m. – 14+ Hot Tub Only at the Spwd Pool

Tuesday

• 7 to 8 a.m. – Fitness Centre open at F.A.C. • 7 to 1 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Red Cross Swim at F.A.C. • 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. – Aquafit at the E.A.C. • 9 to 10:30 a.m. – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 10 to 11 a.m. – Kindergym at the FFC • 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Gentle Fit at the F.A.C. • 10:30 to 12 p.m. – $3.00 Swim at the E.A.C. •11 a.m. – Crafts at the FSC • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 12 to 1 p.m. – Skate & Shoot at Spwd Arena • 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Lanes and Leisure at the Spwd Pool • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Parents & Tots Skating at the Spwd Arena

• 3 to 8 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 6:30 p.m. - Ladies Archery at the Elks Hall • 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Public Swim at the Spwd Pool • 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7 to 8 p.m. – Public Skate at the Spwd Arena • 7 to 9 p.m. – Public Drop In Climbing at COTR • 7:30 p.m. – Cribbage at the FSC • 7:30 to 9 p.m. – Mixed Boxing at Old School Boxing Club • 8 to 9 p.m. – 14+ Swim at the Spwd Pool

Wednesday

• 6:30 to 8 a.m. – Early Bird Swim at the Spwd Pool • 7 to 1 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Fitness Centre open at F.A.C. • 8 to 9 a.m. – Lanes and Leisure at the Spwd Pool • 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. – Gentle Fit at the Spwd Pool • 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. – Active Fit at the F.A.C. • 9 to 10:30 a.m. – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9 to 12 p.m. – Red Cross Swim at F.A.C. • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Aquafit at the Spwd Pool • 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. – Aquafit at the E.A.C. • 10 to 11 a.m. – Kindergym at the FFC • 10:30 to 12 p.m. – Lanes and Leisure at the Spwd Pool • 10:30 to 12 p.m. – $3.00 Swim at the E.A.C. • 11:45 a.m. – Gentle Fit at FSC • 12 to 1 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 12 to 1 p.m. – Skate & Shoot at Spwd Arena • 12 p.m. - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 1 p.m. – Cards at FSC • 1 p.m. – Decorative Arts at FSC • 3 to 8 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Red Cross Swim at F.A.C. • 3:45 to 5 p.m. – Public Skate & After School Rec Hockey at the Spwd Arena • 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. – Swim Club at the E.A.C. • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 6 to 9 p.m. – Drop in Workshop at Clawhammer Press • 6:30 p.m. – Tae Chi at FSC

• 7 p.m. – Quilting at FSC • 8 to 9 p.m. –14+ Aquafit at the Spwd Pool

Thursday

• 7 to 8 p.m. – Fitness Centre open at F.A.C. • 7 to 1 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 9 to 10:30 a.m. – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. – Ease the Knees at the E.A.C. • 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Gentle Fit at the F.A.C. • 10:30 to 12 p.m. – $3.00 Swim at the E.A.C. • 11 to 1 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 12 to 1 p.m. – Skate & Shoot at Spwd Arena • 1 p.m. – Pay Me Cards at FSC • 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Lanes and Leisure at the Spwd Pool • 3 to 8 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Red Cross Swim at F.A.C. • 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. – Swim Club at the E.A.C. • 5 to 6 p.m. – Lane Swim at the E.A.C. • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 6 to 8 p.m. – Public Swim at the E.A.C. • 6:30 to 9 p.m. – Public Swim at the Spwd Pool • 7 to 8 p.m. – Public Skate at the Spwd Arena • 7 p.m. – Darts at the Spwd Legion • 7:30 to 9 p.m. – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. – Adult Rec Hockey at the Spwd Arena

Friday

• 6:30 to 8 a.m. – Early Bird Swim at the Spwd Pool • 7 to 1 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Fitness Centre open at F.A.C. • 8 to 9:30 a.m. – Lanes and Leisure at the Spwd Pool • 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. – Gentle Fit at the Spwd Pool • 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. – Active Fit at the F.A.C. • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. –Aquafit at the Spwd Pool • 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. – Aquafit at the E.A.C. • 10 to 11 a.m. – Kindergym at the FFC • 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Gentle Fit at the F.A.C. • 10:30 to 12 p.m. – Lanes and Leisure at the Spwd Pool • 10:30 to 12 p.m. – $3.00 Swim at

the E.A.C. • 12 to 1 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 12 to 1 p.m. – Skate & Shoot at Spwd Arena • 3 to 8 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 4 to 5:30 p.m. - Free Swim at the Spwd Pool • 5 to 6 p.m. – Lane Swim at the E.A.C. • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Public Skate & Rec Hockey at Spwd Arena • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 6 to 8 p.m. - Public Swim at the E.A.C. • 6:30 to 9 p.m. – Public Swim at the Spwd Pool • 7 p.m. – Jam Night every 2nd Friday at the Spwd Legion • 7:30 p.m. – Cribbage at FSC

Saturday

• 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Fitness Centre open at F.A.C. • 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 1 to 2 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 2 to 3 p.m. – Family Swim at the Spwd Pool • 2:30 to 5 p.m. – Public Swim at the E.A.C. • 3 to 5 p.m. – Public Swim at the Spwd Pool • 4 to 6 p.m. - Meat Draw at the Fernie & Spwd Legion • 5 to 6 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd & Elkford Pool • 6 to 8 p.m. – Public Swim at the Spwd & Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 7:30 p.m. – Social at FSC

Sunday

• 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Fitness Centre open at F.A.C. • 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Public Swim and Lane Swim at F.A.C. • 1 to 2 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Family Swim at the E.A.C. • 2 to 3 p.m. – Family Swim at the Spwd Pool • 2:30 to 5 p.m. – Public Swim at the E.A.C. • 3 to 4:45 p.m. – Public Skate at the Spwd Arena • 3 to 5 p.m. – Public Swim at the Spwd Pool • 5 to 6 p.m. – Lane Swim at the Spwd Pool • 5 to 6 p.m. – Lane Swim at the E.A.C. • 7:30 p.m. – A.A. Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 4 5 6 6 6 8 12 13 14 19-21 19-20 27-28 28

The Potter ’s Bowl, Fernie Potter ’s Guild Noemi Kiss and Rita Deane, Mountainside Community Church Fernie Snowdrags, Demo Derby Grounds on Railway Ave. Winter Bicycle Shredfest, Kodiak Lounge Fernie Ghostriders vs. Creston Valley, Fernie Arena Fernie Ghostriders vs. Kimberley, Fernie Arena Fernie Ghostriders vs. Columbia Valley, Fernie Arena Teck Kootenay Cup #5, Elk Valley Nordic Centre Fernie Ghostriders vs. Golden, Fernie Arena Fernie Mountain Film Festival, Fernie Community Centre Fernie Figure Skating Carnival, Fernie Arena Burton Mountain Festival, Fernie Alpine Resort Tears & Gears Winter Wheezer, Fernie Nordic Centre

MARCH 4-6 5 5-6 13 27

Griz Days Winter Festival, various venues Griz Days Craft Fair, Fernie Community Centre Mixed Get into it FAT Weekend, Guides Hut Griz Kidz Winter Carnival, Fernie Alpine Resort Griz Kidz Easter Activities, Fernie Alpine Resort

APRIL 6 8

Hot Dog Day, Fernie Alpine Resort Booked! Author Shelagh Rogers, Fernie Heritage Library

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CONNECTION

City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca City Council Meeting Schedule February 2016 7 14 21 28

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CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs The Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs – the Trust’s oldest programs – support projects identified as priorities within individual communities. The Regional District of East Kootenay delivers these programs in the East Kootenay region on behalf of the Trust. The Community Initiatives Program funds projects that are identified as priorities within the communities and rural areas of the Regional District of East Kootenay. The Application Process

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

Winter Parking and Snow Removal

Winter parking regulations are now in effect. We would like to remind residents to be aware of snow removal equipment working on City streets. Our crews make every effort to make streets safe and passable throughout the winter and need your cooperation. Please slow down when travelling near snow removal equipment and always observe traffic control personnel. The following alternate parking schedule will be enforced through to April 15, 2016 and vehicles are subject to towing: NO PARKING permitted on the South or East Side of the Roadways

NO PARKING permitted on the North or West Side of the Roadways

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays

Snow/ice covered walkways and driveways make it difficult for people to get around, so we ask business owners to please ensure that your sidewalks are cleared and safe for pedestrians. We would like to remind you that every business located adjacent to a sidewalk is responsible for the removal of ice and snow from that portion of the sidewalk before 9:00AM each day. Failure to do so could result in a fine. For more information on the winter parking and snow removal regulations please visit Bylaws on the City’s website or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@ fernie.ca.

Applications are accepted once per year from January to mid-February. For 2016, the application period is January 11 – February 15 at 9:00 am. During this period, the application form is available on the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca. To have an application form mailed to you or for more information, please contact: Tina Hlushak Deputy Corporate Officer, RDEK Phone: 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 (toll-free) Email: thlushak@rdek.bc.ca For information on other programs offered by the Columbia Basin Trust, please contact the Columbia Basin Trust at 1-800-505-8998 or visit their website at: http://www.cbt.org

Windrow Clearing – A Reminder to Residents The City of Fernie offers windrow clearing assistance to seniors aged 65 years and older or residents with physical disabilities. R e s i d e n t s receiving this service are reminded of the Service Level Expectations as outlined in the Snow Removal – Windrow Policy. Per the policy the service is offered: This means windrows will not be cleared when only plow trucks are undertaking street clearing. Residents who are eligible to have the windrows cleared by the City can expect that at some point during the course of the day or evening the windrow will be moved or substantially reduced as operational requirements permit. Clearing of windrows will only be done during normal operational hours; overtime will not be expended solely for the purpose of clearing of windrows. We ask for your patience while our Public Works crews tend to all snow clearing and other important responsibilities!

Leisure Services Happening Fernie Memorial Arena Come skate with the Ghostriders on Family Day! The Ghostriders are playing a special afternoon game in Fernie on February 8th at 2pm. FREE Family Day Public Skating will follow the game from 4:30pm – 6pm. Bring the whole family! We will be serving FREE hot chocolate and hot dogs throughout the event.

Enforcement of Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw No. 1995 Dog owners are advised that as a result of public complaints, effective immediately the City of Fernie intends to increase enforcement of Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw No. 1995 regulations regarding “Section 13. Control of Dogs” and dog at large violations. Bylaw Enforcement will immediately issue Violation Tickets to persons in contravention of Bylaw No. 1995 which requires that dogs be under control and on leash at all times when on the street, lane, highway, boulevard, playground, park or other public place within the municipal boundary unless visiting one of the two designated OffLeash Dog Parks located at the north end of Annex Park and south of the Fernie Aquatic Centre. Note that dogs are not allowed at all in Rotary Park, Ridgemont Park, or on school grounds. The current fine for violation of Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw No. 1995 is $50.00 up to a maximum of $1,000 for each offence. To report a possible violation or find out more about your responsibilities, please contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.6817 or bylaw@fernie.ca. Residents can report a problem online at www. fernie.ca under “I Want To> Report a Problem or Request Service”.

Employment Opportunity The City of Fernie is currently seeking a qualified Operator 3 (Certified) Waste Water Collection and Treatment for the Public Works department. This position is responsible for maximizing the performance of the wastewater collection and treatment facilities, troubleshooting and resolving problems, performing various wastewater tests and making adjustments as appropriate, and ensuring the minimization of all safety and health risks and environmental concerns. In addition to these responsibilities this person will also operate various large and small equipment (as required) to cover manpower shortages and/or peak demands. Salary and benefits are in accordance with current CUPE Collective Agreement. Further details are available on the City website “Job Opportunities” page. Detailed applications containing resume and references should be received by February 18, 2016 and addressed to: Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services City of Fernie PO Box 190 501 – 3rd Avenue Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 dave.cockwell@fernie.ca Fernie Aquatic Centre BC Family Day FREE Swim Monday February 8th from 1pm-4pm Join the Fernie Aquatic Centre staff this family day for a FREE swim. Try climbing aboard the big crocodile, going for a rip down the water slide or just chilling in the hot tub. We have something for the whole family! For more information on Aquatic Programs including Lifeguard Training courses and Private Aquatic bookings available please call the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466.

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BC Family Day: Monday, February 8, 2016 There will be NO GARBAGE PICKUP ON BC FAMILY DAY

Employment Opportunities Recreation Maintenance 1 Worker (Full-time)

Under the direction of the Director of Community & Facility Services the Recreation Maintenance 1 performs a variety of general and specific labour type tasks requiring agility and physical effort related to the operation and maintenance of the Sparwood Leisure Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for janitorial services, facility maintenance, maintaining of the arena physical plant, leisure pool filtration systems, parks and other recreation facilities including carpentry and plumbing work. Other duties include installing and maintaining ice surfaces, general work on HVAC and DHW supply systems, horticultural work, servicing and maintaining sports fields, walking trails and related recreation areas and equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for shoveling and removing snow; cutting grass; inspecting facilities and equipment; preparing required reports and performing other duties as assigned.

Garbage that is normally picked up on the Monday will be picked up on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.

A complete job description is available on our web page at www.sparwood.ca/jobs or by contacting Duane Lawrence at dlawrence@sparwood.ca or 250.425.0552.

The Recreation Centre will have a free public swim from 1:00 – 4:00 pm and a free public skate with complimentary skate rentals from 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Reporting to the Director of Community & Facility Services, lifeguard/instructor II are responsible for the safe supervision of the public in the aquatics centre. The incumbent supervises and ensures the safety of pool users in accordance with established safety guidelines, performs lifesaving duties including first aid, resuscitation and other emergency revival techniques as required; instructs pool users of various ages in proper water safety, swimming and lifesaving techniques, test and certifies as qualified to various levels of established national swimming/ lifesaving standards; leads aqua-fit, lifesaving and other aquatic programs. Conduct day to day maintenance and janitorial duties relating to the pool and surrounding areas such as deck, changing rooms, water chemical and filtration systems, etc.

Please note that the Main Ofﬁce and Public Works Ofﬁces will be closed on Family Day.

Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs Applications are now being accepted for the 2016/17 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. Application forms and proposal guidelines are available at the District of Sparwood Municipal Ofﬁce and on the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca under CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. The application deadline for project proposals is 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2016. Family Fun Snow Day Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm At Sunset Ridge Ski

Lifeguard/Instructor II (Part-time)

A complete job description is available on our web page at www.sparwood.ca/jobs or by contacting Duane Lawrence at dlawrence@sparwood.ca or 250.425.0552. Summer Student Employment Opportunities

The District of Sparwood is currently recruiting for the following summer student positions: • •

Parks and Greenbelt Workers; Administrative Assistant

Employment will begin May 2, 2016 and go through to August 26, 2016. You must currently be attending school in a full-time program and be returning in September 2016 to be considered for A great opportunity for the whole family, adults or children to try cross country skiing,these positions. especially if you February have never 7, skied before. use ofnoon the trails is free to the public onPlease visit the employment opportunities page on the District of Sparwood’s website at Sunday, 2016 fromThe 12:00 – 3:00 pm www.sparwood.ca/jobs for further information and instructions on how to apply. If you this day and the emphasis here is on having At Sunset Ridgefun Skitrying a new sport without having torequire more information please contact the District of Sparwood at 250.425.6816 or buy opportunity or spend for anythemoney. Skis,adults boots, and poles will be available borrowif at no A great whole family, or children to try cross country skiing, to especially email mtomera@sparwood.ca you have never before. will The be useavailable of the trailstois help free toyou the develop public on that this day and the emphasis charge andskied instructors technique that gets you here is on having a new sport your without having to buy or spend money. Skis,have boots, them. easily down fun thetrying track. Bring own skis, boots, andany poles if you andInstruction poles will be available to borrow at no charge and instructors will be available to help you is free. develop that technique that gets you easily down the track. Bring your own skis, boots, and poles if you havewill them. is free. hunt for kids, bonfire, hotdogs, and hot chocolate all for There alsoInstruction be a scavenger If you've lost a pet, please call the Animal Control Ofﬁcer at 250.425.7718 right away or online FREE! There will also be a scavenger hunt for kids, bonﬁre, hotdogs, and hot chocolate all for FREE! through our Service Request Form at www.sparwood.ca/Service-request and input all details into A perfect way to spend BC Family Day. A perfect way to spend BC Family Day. our system including your pet's characteristics, and when and where it was lost. When we receive reports of strays, we can cross reference the information you provided to see whether it's your lost pet that has been reported.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY BY LEASE Take Notice, that Council of the District of Sparwood will at the Regular Meeting of February 15, 2016 consider a resolution to authorize the disposition of a portion of Henry Volkman Memorial Leisure Complex known as the “Weight Training Facility” located in the District of Sparwood, Province of British Columbia, by way of a lease agreement, to Sparwood Weight Training Club (Inc. #520753). The lease is for a maximum of a five year term, commencing November 1, 2015, with a rental payment of $1,450.85 per month, plus applicable taxes for the first year and a 2% increase annually, expiring on October 31, 2020. A copy of the lease and related documentation may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays. Duane Lawrence Director of Community and Facility Services

In accordance with the Animal Control Bylaw, an officer may capture and take into his custody any animal found at large within the District. Animals that are not claimed by owners are assessed, and if suitable, placed for adoption. Dog licences are the fastest way to reunite you with your lost dog. What Else Can I Do? Check the Fernie Pets Society website for lost and found pet listings Check with your neighbours to see if they have seen your pet If your pet is micro-chipped, verify your contact information with the microchip company Post flyers in your neighbourhood What to Do if You Find a Lost Pet Call the Animal Control Officer at 250.425.7718 if you find a dog or cat away from home. Report the animal even if it has an identification or licence tag, as it may be expired. Check with your neighbours to see if they are missing a pet. Post flyers in your neighbourhood and alert neighbours to help spread the word.

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On-Street Parking Regulations October 1 – March 31 District of Sparwood “Sparwood Trafﬁc, Parking and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 472, 1987, Amendment Bylaw 1106, 2012” prohibits on-street parking from six o’clock a.m. to four o’clock p.m. October 1 to March 31 inclusive.

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lk Valley Snow Shepherds (EVSS) is a snowmobile guiding and avalanche safety training business owned by Justin Boehm and his wife Nicole Matei. They have been operating in the Elk Valley for a few seasons and have garnered quite a lot of positive feedback about the services they offer. Boehm is the lead guide for this business and believes that the positive feedback and returning clients is because his outfit is built upon a few concentrated pillars - safety, skill and friendliness. “Safety, we pride ourselves with having our staff trained at a higher level. We want to give a higher end product, whether it is with beginner or veteran riders we want to give them the best product possible with a local flair,” said Boehm. “They don’t feel like they are getting preached at. I want them to feel like I am a friend of theirs that they will have a great day with.” After a day with Boehm, it was clear to see that he has folded his passions

of avalanche safety and sledding into a business. It was also apparent that Boehm holds his employees to the same standards that he holds himself to. “My guides and I are Canadian Avalanche certified. That means we are avalanche technicians, we have a Level One or Two professional course and everyone has an avalanche background,” said Boehm. EVSS also offers Avalanche Safety Training 1 (AST 1) courses that are specific to snowmobilers. Over the past few years Boehm has noticed an age shift in his AST 1 course participants. “We also teach avalanche certifications, last year we taught a couple AST courses and they were usually around the 20 to 25 age range,” said Boehm. “This year in the few that I have done, I’ve noticed a demographic shift to the 40-ish age range. They have a ton of sledding and mountaineering experience and are refreshing their certification or getting a snowmobile specific certification.” While the framework of a normal AST course that is intended for skiers and snowboarders is the same as an AST

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four hours of riding for most people is more than enough by the time we get back to the parking lot. That’s the day in a nutshell.” Boehm compares it to The EVSS offer snowmobile tours and avalanche courses with an empahsis on snowmobile safety the backcountry skiing or snowboarding companies in the backcountry. Photo by B. Catton and believes all guiding the only things a backcountry enthusiast demonstrations,” said Boehm. companies should do the same. can decide. The usual meet time is 8:30 a.m. at the “It’s like going heli skiing or cat “The only thing we can control is staging area. EVSS finds that after their the terrain we ride in. If we are at that briefing is done they typically leave the skiing. We are a professional insured considerable avalanche hazard level that’s staging area around 9:30 a.m. From here business. There is a plan based on the range things could start happening,” the group will travel anywhere from 20 conditions, coming from certified said Boehm. “Whenever we go out we are minutes to an hour to get to the riding area people and the day is custom built always making observations of the area depending on conditions and client terrain to the needs of our guests. We do not combine groups; it is a custom around us, if we are riding in considerable preferences. hazardous weather and see the key “Then we have the whole day, until 3 or day for your group. If you want signs that conditions may be worse than 3:30 p.m. to play. We want to leave around steep technical terrain with trees we expected we dial the terrain back a bit to this time to ensure we do not travel in can make it happen.” “If these people have not taken make sure it’s safe.” the dark,” said Boehm. “Typically, people an avalanche safety course we need While there are half-day options think that is not enough time, but a solid available, full day guided sessions are the businesses forte. If rentals are needed the guide will meet the clients at Ghostrider Motorsports or GearHub to rent sleds and the required equipment then proceed to the staging area. If clients are already equipped then they meet their guide at the staging area. Once the group assembles at the staging area they go through the day’s briefing. “We start off every day at the trail head with a guides meeting. Whether it is myself or another guide, we will go through a specific process with the avalanche forecast and make a plan for the day so that we have a safe area to ride in,” said Boehm. Guides will cater the day around whatever riding terrain the group prefers. However the weather and snow conditions are the real dictators. “Everything is dependent on avalanche conditions and weather. If we have high avalanche conditions and bad weather it will really limit where we can go, but if it’s a low chance and good weather we can push the envelope a little more than in worse conditions.” After the condition report the guide will make sure that everyone is accustomed to their backcountry gear, specifically their transceiver. “After the weather report we do a transceiver familiarization session to make sure everyone is comfortable with the basics. Depending on how busy it is in the staging area we may do a quick demo. Once we get away from the chaos of the staging area, we stop and use the transceiver in a couple scenarios and

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New adaptive yoga class fits every body is held every Wednesday morning at the Castle on First. Vale also hosts a weekly class at the Seniors Drop In Centre. Adaptive yoga can best be explained as using the principals, exercises and breathing techniques of yoga but using

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daptive yoga is a fairly new concept in the yoga culture and Marlene Vale is bringing it to Fernie. A class dedicated to adaptive yoga

a variety of props to make it available to people who may not have the option of doing any other yoga class. Props include chairs, cushions, resistance bands and tennis balls. As Vale explains, the class came to fruition after working with a local who wanted to do yoga, but wasn’t able to attend a full class. “Debbie Porter was very eager to do yoga. I was working with her as a rehab assistant. I’m a kinesiologist so I work with people one-onone to help them move their bodies to heal their bodies,” Vale said. “We were doing a lot of yoga exercisedstogether and she loved it and she asked, ‘can I come to one of your classes?’ She couldn’t come because we move on the mats with our hands and our feet on the floor, we put our bums on the floor and there is a lot of physicality to yoga, but the stuff we were doing was yoga, but she couldn’t come to a class.” Porter convinced Vale to make a full yoga class based on the exercises they were OFFER VALID UNTIL FEBRUARY 15, 2016 doing and rallied her friends to come to the first class. “The first class, seven of her friends came. We did a class and it started to become really ALL popular and then students MEN’S CLEARANCE‡ from my other classes started 2-PACK to come. And they loved it HENLEYS just because it’s so alignment & CREWNECKS based and postural-based,” said Vale. The first class was held in September, and since then, the class has remained a staple for the programming at the Castle on First. Vale believes it’s populat because it is welcoming to everyone ALL – people who have difficult CLEARANCE‡ MEN’S WOVEN sitting, moving or even SHIRTS AND standing for long periods of WOMEN’S time. BLOUSES “It’s for anybody – any % body. I don’t think it has TO any limitations. That’s what I strive for is anybody can OFF** do this class. It’s beneficial for people with injuries or

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re-habilitating because we do a lot of strengthening as well. We learn a lot about the postural muscles,” said Vale. “It’s also about alignment – how to stand properly on our feet. We often stand imbalanced and then that transfers up the spine like a ripple effect to our neck. It’s basically for anybody that wants to be observing their body, the structure of it.” Vale’s kinesiology background makes adaptive yoga even more fascinating to her, as she loves to understand human bodies and their movements. “I love the balance of teaching a more physical yoga class to teaching this one. I learn a lot about the human body,” she said. “Usually in yoga we deal with the stereotypical yogi, but the majority of people, they have some issues. It really makes me grow as a kinesiologist to see how the human body, to work with it, how to modify things. I love that class because it challenges me.” A fundamental aspect to Vale’s adaptive yoga class is re-learning how to stand and move properly. According to Vale’s observations, many people have bad habits when it comes to simple movements. “A strained neck is becoming normal, so less and less people actually stand in a proper way. Our job as kinesiologists is to bring them back upright,” she said. “I love how yoga and kinesiology blend. They go together so well. That’s why it was a natural progression for me to be from more of a scientific base. We brought in a little creativity to it and artistic expression in yoga, to create a class.” Vale focuses on bringing small movements into the yoga class and using the muscles in their proper manner. This enables people restricted to wheel chairs or walkers to participate in the adaptive yoga class. Vale enjoys working with older people and helping them achieve a range of motion that they have lost. “A lot of kinesiologists do work in the sports field. I have always worked with seniors. I love that sort of demographic and empowering people very simply,” she said. “Re-learning how to stand and sit, reaching up to the cupboards and getting plates. Those are very empowering things. There is a large demographic of people in Fernie that we have never paid attention to. That was a lack that I saw and could fit in with my experience.” More information on the adaptive yoga classes or Vale’s kinesiology work is available at Castleonfirst.com.

Yoga instructor and kinesiologist Marlene Vale works with Debbie Porter at an adaptive yoga class. Porter inspired Vale to create a class that was accessible to more people. Photo by L. Scheitel

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Victory and defeat for the Ghostriders

Ghostriders’ Mack Differenz and Coleton Dawson celebrate Dawson’s goal against the Columbia Valley Rockies on Friday night. Photo by L. Scheitel By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

ith just a handful of games left in the regular season, the Ghostriders’ games are beginning to feel more like playoff games. This was evident in Friday night’s game against the Columbia Valley Rockies. The Rockies have been one of the Ghostriders’ biggest rivals this season, and the Riders headed into the game with a 1-5 record against them. But the Ghostriders came out on top, with a 3-1 win, putting some distance between them and the Rockies in the standings. Although the Rockies were first to score, the Ghostriders were quick to answer, with a goal from power-forward Coleton Dawson.

“I was looking to pass to [Mack] Differenz the entire way but the defense gave me the shot and there was a back checker on my left side so I cut into the middle and saw the goalie slide over and put it five hole. It was pretty exciting. I wasn’t planning on shooting so it was a quick decision,” said Dawson about his goal. Justin Peers and Aiden Wilson also scored for the Riders in the evening, pleasing Coach Craig Mohr. “I think the theme of the night was that it was a really big team win. Everyone on the team played hard, played to win and as a coach, I’m all smiles,” said Mohr. Mohr was impressed with the performance of the entire team.

“We didn’t have any passengers tonight. Everyone played hard, everyone played well, and that is what we have got to do,” he said. It was a physical game, with both teams hitting and playing hard. Mohr said it resembled playoff hockey. “They are kind of a rugged, tough, in your face kind of team and I don’t say that in a bad way, that is just their identity. They play hard,” said Mohr. “When you get teams like that, it’s just a little bit of that extra intensity that it brings out in our players. They knew how important this one was.” The team is still without their top line, as Cole Keebler, Zach Befus and Alex Cheveldave are all out with various injuries until the playoffs begin. “We know it’s going to be a while, and at this time of year, there is no sense in rushing back,” said Mohr in relation to the injuries. The Ghostriders’ dreams of earning four points over the weekend were dashed in Creston the following night. The team suffered a 5-1 loss at the sticks of the Creston Valley Thundercats. The Ghostriders were tied with the Thundercats before the game, and are now two points behind in the standings. The Rockies trail next, sitting four points behind the Ghostriders. For the rest of the season, the Ghostriders mostly play their closest division rivals, including four games against the Kimberley Dynamiters, who lead the Eddie Mountain Division. The Dynamiters host the Ghostriders on Friday, before coming to play at the Fernie Memorial Arena for a special game on Monday at 2 p.m. The next home game is set for Saturday, where the Ghostriders will host the Creston Valley Thundercats. The puck is set to drop at 7:30 p.m.

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he Kodiak Lounge Winter Bicicle Shredfest event is back and this year there is snow. Over the weekend of Feb. 6 and 7, there will be two fat bike events planned at Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) to get people riding and enjoy the resort. While this is the second year the event has been planned, it The Bicicle Shredfest will be the first year the event will come to fruition. Last year’s event was cancelled due to poor snow conditions. The events are open to all ages and are also open to fat bikes or mountain bikes that are equipped with store bought studded tires. Helmets are mandatory and all participants must also sign a waiver. Anyone under the age of 15 will need a parent or guardian with them during registration. On Feb. 6 there will be a fat bike race where competitors will do a 4.5 to 6 km race. The trails that are expected to be used for the race are the Hobbit Trail and Boom Creek Trail. There will be a $10 entry fee for the race. The race will have two categories, open men’s and open women’s. If there are enough riders there may be more categories added by splitting fields into age groups. The race will have a number of laps; the final number will be decided day of to factor in weather and snow conditions. There will be an

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elevation gain and loss but will not feature any sustained climbs or descents. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. at the day lodge and the rider meeting is at 10 a.m. at the start line next to the Elk Chair loading area. On Feb. 7 there is a “Social Group Ride” where riders pay $5 to enter and will receive a postride refreshment at the Griz Bar. According to the event’s Facebook page, hosted by FAR, “the social ride is aimed at bringing together riders in a relaxed atmosphere to share their love for the sport. The ride will explore the cross-country trails (Silk Trail, Manchuria). As the group ride is designed to be fun and social, the group leader will set a modest pace, so experience on a mountain bike is recommended.” The registration starts at 12:30 p.m. at the day lodge and the group ride leaves the rental shop at 1:30 p.m. FAR also welcomes Sunday’s participants to stay for the live music at the Griz. The Raging Elk Hostel is a title sponsor of the Winter Bicicle Shredfest and is looking forward to this weekend's activities. “We are the title sponsor for this event, the Dummy Downhill and the Powder Pedal Paddle. It is a community series where FAR is encouraging people to come to events at the ski hill. It’s stuff that kids, locals, or a diversity of people can come to,” said Sadie Howse, of the Raging Elk. “[This event is] more than just skiing and we wanted to support that, we are a part of the community and wanted to give back.” Howse believes that the increasing popularity of fat bikes and the trail infrastructure to support them is a positive thing for the Fernie community. “I think it is cool that Fernie is attracting more than just skiing in the winter,” said Howse. “It’s another option to get out onto the trails.” While the event does recommend some cycling knowledge, it is also intended for novice fat bikers. There are shops on and around the resort that rent out fat bikes and rentals are available for the day.

parwood's Sunset Ridge Ski Society (SRSS) is in full swing, and despite the minimal snow, is welcoming and encouraging members of the community to enjoy and learn cross-country skiing. Established in 1995 the SRSS was formed to manage the crosscountry ski trails after the downhill ski hill ceased operation. Over the years, hundreds of hours by many volunteers have been dedicated to seeing the SRSS keep active and the trails maintained for users. "We are really excited about the new five year land use agreement with the District of Sparwood, on what is known as the Westwood Lands, located across from our current trails, behind the Mormon Church and Baptist Church,” said Shelly Hume, Sunset Ridge Ski Society Director. “This now will add approximately three kilometers of beginner trails. The trails we currently have are more intermediate level and cater to classic and skate skiing so we are very pleased to be able to offer beginner level terrain next year.” In efforts to assist those who are not familiar with the sport, the Society has arranged a Family Fun Day on Feb. 7 from 12 to 3 p.m., where skis will be available for adults and kids to borrow, as well as instructors to give tips on how to get started.

"During the event we will also have a bonfire, scavenger hunt for kids, hot dogs and hot chocolate, all absolutely free,” said Hume. "We really want to let people know that everyone is welcome and help those who have never tried cross-country skiing before to see what an amazing sport it is, as well as how lucky we are to have all of these fantastic trails in our community.” As would be expected with all the forward movement of the SRSS, there have been challenges over the years, mainly a lack of snow, damage to trails by snowmobiles and quads, vandalism, ensuring people pay drop-in and membership fees as well as ensuring there are enough volunteers to make it all happen. "It is expensive to operate this club, and membership fees allow us to continue to groom and improve trails. It is very important to purchase memberships as these fees not only go towards operating the club, but $19 of each membership goes to Cross Country BC and Cross Country Canada. Currently, we have 58 members but we would really like to see that number reach 75 to 100 this year," said Hume. "Also, we always encourage people to help by volunteering in ways of trail maintenance, assisting with special events, or sitting on the Board as every little bit helps make a big difference," Hume said.

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uno award winning artist is set to play at the Arts Station on Feb. 10. The Fernie stop is part of a small tour of the region, and is the second show in the Arts Station Winter Concert series. Fearing is a career musician, making touring and songwriting part of his life from an early age. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years. When I started out, I thought that being an entertainer was somehow a bad thing,” he said. “Somehow I thought that if you were going to be an artist, you couldn’t be an entertainer as well, and I think that somewhere in the middle is the truth. I love to entertain people, I love to talk and tell stories and take them with me, where I have been in my travels.” Although the tour isn’t in support of any new material, featuring tunes from his 2013 release, Between Hurricanes, he is currently working on material for a new album. When he talked to The Free Press he was at the Banff Centre working as a guest

faculty member and working on some new music. “One of the reasons I’m at the Banff Centre is to write, because there is nowhere to write in my house. I don’t even have a desk right now,” he said, noting that he and his family recently made the move from Halifax, N.S. to Victoria, B.C. “Having somewhere to write and get some solitude is pretty great. I’m planning to record the next solo record for me in June and July.” Fearing mentioned he hoped to release the upcoming record in January of next year. Fearing may be better known for being one third of the trio Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, but the musician admits he has a few other projects on the go. “I’ve got a bunch of different pots on the stove,” he said. Blackie and the Rodeo Kings have recorded a new album, which Fearing said should be released later this year. Fearing is set to entertain the crowd at the Arts Station at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10. Tickets are $20.

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very child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up,” is a quote made famous by Pablo Picasso and it still inspires artists, including local Pamm Ciupa. Ciupa has held onto her childhood artist tendencies and continues to create art today. While her art has surely evolved over time, she continues to do what she loves, mainly watercolour painting. Picasso’s quote appears on Ciupa’s website, Snowflake Studio. “I really like to go outside and be in the open air and paint from nature,” she said. Ciupa is a Fernie-based artist who gains her inspiration from the landscapes and wildlife that surround her. “I just focus on letting nature be there and I try to document that through my canvas. I take a backpack out with me and my portable studio, which is called a pochade box,” said Ciupa. While nature serves as her inspiration and aids her choice of colour palette, this artist’s focus is how light hits her subject. “The colour comes from nature,” she said. “What I am looking for when I am out there is how the light is hitting and reacting to things. Without light we wouldn’t see anything, it creates our world.” Ciupa came to Fernie in 2006 after moving from Calgary, Alta. and has not

think people get tired of it. I know I don’t.” When Ciupa first moved to Fernie she didn’t know how to connect to other local artists or how to join the community. “When I first moved here I didn’t know anyone and didn’t know where to connect,” said Ciupa, who found her way into the community through the Arts Station and Art Co-op. “Those were the first places I went to I and met so many local artists. There is a huge community here that I’ve hooked into. If you just look around it is so inspiring.” There is currently an exhibition at the Arts Station that features Ciupa’s work. The exhibition “Snow an Exploration of Fernie Snowscapes” will be featured at the gallery until Feb. 23. Along with the exhibit, Ciupa also has a piece that will be auctioned off through a silent auction. The artwork for silent auction is of a local snowboard crosser. The final price of the painting will go to fund the boarders plans to attend the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea. “It is for Katie Anderson who is a snowboard crosser, and I’d love the community to support her so all the proceeds of the painting will go to her. She is planning on going to the 2018 Olympics,” said Ciupa. “It’s a painting of her snowboard crossing, she is in her race gear and everything. She is from Jaffray but definitely has a strong Fernie connection.”

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The Fernie Heritage Library hosted two family-friendly events last week. On Jan. 27, Ani Hepher, the Fernie Library’s Community Programmer, hosted “Toddler Time” by playing the guitar and singing songs, telling stories, and reciting rhymes for toddlers aged six months to two-years-old. While Toddler Time is a weekly activity, it was a part of the Library’s Family Literacy Day celebrations. The Library has a day jam-packed with events, featuring stories, songs and food. Even the food was related to literacy, offering alphabet soup and pancakes shaped in the letters of the alphabet. On Jan. 30, the Library hosted a Lego Building competition for kids. Local boy Oliver Turnau tried his hand at building a Lego house. Photos by B. Catton

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Sparwood and Elkford: Property Management Services **************************** Furnished & Unfurnished houses and condos available for rent. Call Tonda at 250-433-7024 to match you up to the perfect home!! tonda@sparwoodrealestate.ca

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Food Products

REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

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GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.90/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

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M&M Meat Shops Franchise for sale in Cranbrook, BC. Owners retiring. Busy main street location. Call Kathy Hosseini @ 1-519-895-2580 ext. 448 kathy@mmms.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Live in scenic & peaceful Elkford

ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month 2 & 3 Bdrm - $850 (& up)-month

Includes: covered parking, sauna, heat, lights & hot water

1-250-865-7695 2 Bed, 1 Bath condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. $800 per month, with reduced rate to $600 for the first 6 months on a one year lease. Utilities not included. Call Erin at 250-4257711 or Rick at 250-425-5432

Stop Bullies in their Tracks!

For Rent: 2 Condos turned into one very large, clean 2 bedroom, 2 bath fully furnished condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. This unit has everything you need including Jacuzzi tub, dishes, bedding. Just bring your clothes.. $1200 per month. Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

Apt/Condo for Rent

Scenic Downtown Elkford

SPARWOOD, B.C.

ALPINE COURT

Quiet • Comfortable • Affordable

Spacious NEW apartments

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)- month 2 Bdrm - $850 (& up)- month

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month

Shared Accommodation

SPARWOOD 1 bdrm available in a 3 bdrm condo. Good for shift workers. $275/month. Avail. immediately. Call 403-616-7272.

Hot Water Included

Storage

Includes heat, lights, & hot water

Walking Distance to Mall

250-865-2722

SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finnigan’s Storage.

2 & 3 Bdrm- $850 (& up)- month

New condos in Sparwood Heights 2 bed/2 bath units are $1100. per month. 2 bed/1 bath units $1050. per month. These units are in a new complex. New stainless steel appliances, granite counters, in suite washer/dryer. Building comes with an elevator and on site storage unit. No smoking or pets allowed. References required. (Utilities not included) Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

250-423-3308 or 250-423-1236

Sparwood, B.C.

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PINEWAY COURT

Modular Homes 14’ wide Mobile Home for Rent 3 bedrooms, all appliances Call Joe at 250-425-5387

Apartment Units

1 CHAMPLAIN - ELKFORD 3 bed, 2 bath mobile home on quiet street in Elkford. $800 per month plus utilities. Call Rick 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

• Close to downtown • Affordable • Hot water included • Your new home!

Sparwood 1 bdrm condo, @ Mtn. Air Chalets - furn or not inc util, W&D, w/deck, no pets, $600 + DD Call 403-616-6467 or 403-474-3926.

Sparwood - Several Mobile Homes for rent $400 - $1000 per month. Utilities not included. Please contact

1 Bdrm plus den $775 (& up) month

assistant@sparwoodrealestate.ca

or call 250-425-7711 for more information.

2 Bdrm plus den $850 (& up) month

Homes for Rent

250-425-9912

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apartments for Rent 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Furnished & Unfurnished From

GOLDEN OAK GARDENS

695 per month

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

PineCrest Apartments

Sparwood BC Move in special - receive $300 after 3 months. - some conditions apply. We have a one and two bedroom in newly renovated building. Some furnished suites with all new furniture. Pet friendly (some conditions apply) $725 to $895. Contact Manager 778-518-2253 or view at www.glprentals.com

House in Spardell for rent. 3 bedroom house, 1 bath on large lot, appliances, town water, and school bus pick up nearby. $700 per month plus utilities. Please contact Rick 250-425-5432 or Erin 250-425-7711

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

1422 & 1462 – 6th Avenue, Fernie Located behind the Best Western

For more information call

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House in Sparwood Heights Large 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with attached garage, large yard on greenbelt, deck and shed. $1350 per month plus utilities. Call Rick 250-425-5432 or Erin 250-425-7711 SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448 primeprop@mymts.net

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for the week of February 7 to February 13, 2016 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: PISCES, ARIES AND TAURUS

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

You need to recharge your batteries this week. Take the time to enjoy life and relax. A family member is in great need of his or her favourite nurse.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

You organize a fantastic group trip. You are extremely efficient, even though it won’t always be easy to get answers from the people concerned.

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GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

You end up with a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, both at work and at home. You are offered a promotion on a silver platter because of your zeal.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

The idea of a trip or a pilgrimage crosses your mind. This is an adventure that you’ll need to prepare months in advance in order for it to be a success.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

This is a very emotional week. You feel that you must live your love to the maximum. You can no longer accept half-measures, and so your love relationship requires a great deal of thought.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

There is some talk of moving in together soon if your relationship is fairly new. If you’re single, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to meet some interesting people.

1. Blend 5. Donkey 8. Excuse 12. Granny 13. Hawaiian handout 14. Yard 15. Mishap 17. Slumbering 18. Web-footed bird 19. Resist openly 21. Legitimate 23. Illusions 27. Feather adhesive 29. Enemy 31. Path around the sun 32. Shades 34. Function 36. Reasonable 37. Tingly 39. Mend 41. ____ in the bud 42. Vague idea 44. Freight 46. Power source 48. Skip the wedding march 51. Mountain animal 54. Not year-round 56. Motivate

57. Hosiery shade 58. Tiller 59. ____ off (started golfing) 60. Eavesdrop 61. Sweet drinks

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1. Unexpected problem 2. Burrito’s kin 3. Wrong 4. Salary boost 5. Bubbly beverage 6. Transmit 7. Located 8. Sports-team members 9. Hunting dog, for short 10. Flock mother 11. Also 16. Turn a ____ ear

20. To’s counterpart 22. Rock star Reed 24. Deserted 25. Skirt style 26. Footfall 27. Narrow 28. Car 30. Road bend 33. Changed gears 35. Elongated fish 38. Personal pronoun 40. Miseries 43. Airy dwellings 45. Luau greeting 47. Dancer’s jump 49. Faintly colored 50. Shady trees 51. Stomach 52. Gold source 53. Vital statistic 55. One chosen at random

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 805

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

You enjoy a windfall at work. You have to work extra hard after an amazing increase in your client base, but your efforts will secure your retirement.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You need to improve your self-esteem. You devote a lot of time to certain people, but it would be good if you placed as much importance on yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

You devote a lot of time to family this week. You consider the possibility of moving — a significant change in your life would be extremely beneficial.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

You broaden your social circle by spending a lot of time on social networks. Your business and your expertise become better known through word of mouth.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

You get the green light to finance one of your projects. This is also an excellent week to consult your bank manager and pay off some of your debts.

PUZZLE NO. 542

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

Answers:

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

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

There is a lot of emotional stuff happening, both professionally and personally. You are quite proud of everything you accomplish, and your self-esteem gets a boost.

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Throwback Thursday

AUTO ROD & GUN CLUB ELECTS ’50 LICENCES OFFICERS The Fernie District Rod & Gun bank. Membership last year NOT MOVING Club held the annual meeting reached an all-high total of last Saturday evening in 267 members. VERY FAST Following officers were the Arlington Hotel, with Although motor vehicle and Drivers’ licences for the year 1950, which must be acquired by motorists on or before February 28, have been on sale since the first of the month, there has been no rush on the part of citizens to obtain same. The 1949 licences expire on February 28 and the new licence plates must be affixed to all motor vehicles being used in the province on March 1. Frank Hughes, in charge of licence Sales at the Court House, advises motorists to get their licences at once and avoid the mad rush towards the month end.

an excellent attendance of local sportsmen present. The secretary gave a report on the past year’s activities, showing it to have been one of the most active years in the existence of the club. One complete bed unit was donated to the new Fernie Memorial Hospital, while a new .22 caliber rifle for future shoots was purchased. In addition five rearing ponds were constructed with cement dams and screens, in which approximately 30,000 cutthroat fry were raised during 1949. The club closed the year with a substantial balance in the

elected for the current year: Honorary president T. H. Cox; Honorary Vice Presidents, T. Uphill, M.L.A., J. Skilling, R. Lynch, K. N. Stewart, G. E. ElkIngton, T. Wilson; President, H.D. Stuart; vice-president, Roy Dawson; secretary – treasurer, Wilfred Williams; Executive Committee Peter Ax, B. Parsons, R. C. Williams, A. Fleming, F. Dvorak, J. Badanic and F. Mogielka. Thanks of the club are extended at this time to T. H. Cox. Fernie Brewing Company, Trinity Auto Service. Fernie Garage, Lees Motors, West Fernie Service Station and Super Service Station for cash donation; The City of Fernie and the Crow’s Nest Pass Coal Company for Equipment, etc., loaned while building the rearing ponds; Fernie Frozen Foods, Quality Meat Market, Prairie Meat Market and Fernie Meat Market, for contributions of refreshments at the annual meeting. Another busy year is planned by the club; it is hoped that all those interested in the conservation and propagation of game and fish in this district, will attend the meetings, next of which will be held this month, the time and place to be announced. Recommendations for big game, upland game birds, and migratory birds will be discussed at this meeting.

THE REASONS WHY I SWEAR . . . Rev. T. S. Boehm, pastor, First Church, Lakeland, Fla.,carries in his church calendar this sarcastic bit of common sense: 1. It pleases mother so much.

1950

2. It is a fine mark of Manliness. 3. It proves I have selfcontrol. 4. It indicates how clearly my mind operates. 5. It makes my conversation so pleasing to everybody. 6. It leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind as to my good breeding. 7. It impresses people that I have more than ordinary education. 8. It is an unmistakable sign of culture and refinement. 9. It makes me a very desirable personality among women and children and in respectable society. 10. It is my way of honoring God, who said, “thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.”

LOCAL & GENERAL Mrs. H. E. Miard left on Monday for Vancouver to attend the annual meeting of the Red Cross Society for this province. * Capt. Frank Hovan, who is Serving with the U.S. Merchant Marine, is visiting at the home of his sister, here, Mrs. J. Bella, and Mr. Bella. Rev. D. W. Blackaller returned to Fernie Wednesday evening but intends to leave again before the week-end for a few weeks’ leave-of-absence. * Someone must now have a good supply of small electric light bulbs, after stripping twenty-seven of them from underneath the Orpheum Theatre Marquee. * A series of first aid lectures and practices under the auspices of St. John Ambulance Association, will be held commencing Sunday, February 26. Further particulars next week. * Alfred Edgar, of Creston, was Advised during the latter part of last week that he had won $36,960 in the Golden Casket State lottery of Australia. While waiting official word from Down Under he refuses to become excited over his good luck.

LOCAL & GENERAL Archie VanBuskirk received severe lacerations to one of his hands when he slipped Monday night and crashed into a plate glass window at Thompson’s Grocery Store. It is understood that he was running along the sidewalk along with other boys when he fell and that he put out his arm to steady the fall with the result that the store window broke and caused the injury.

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