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Fire crews worked to contain a blaze that engulfed a residence on the corner of 13th avenue and 8th street on Friday afternoon. The lone male occupant of the house died in the fire. Photo by L. Scheitel

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69-year-old man is dead after a house fire engulfed a residence in the Annex. The BC Coroners Service identified the man as Aldo Scarpelli. At 4:44 p.m. on Feb. 12, Fernie Fire Rescue responded to the report of a structure fire. The structure fire was a house on the corner of 8th avenue and 13th street. Upon emergency crews arrival the home was fully engulfed in flames. Responding to the call was five units, comprised of 16 firefighters as well as additional emergency services. “After the initial assessment it was determined that the home was beyond saving and our role would be to operate in a defensive mode,” said Fire Chief Ted Ruiter. A defensive fire mode is determined when it is unsafe for crews to enter a structure. “Fire crews focused their efforts on saving the adjacent home and were successful in doing so,” said Ruiter. The adjacent home did suffer some damage due to its proximity to the blaze, however the extent of the damage was not specified and appeared to be minimal.

While authorities cannot confirm the cause of the fire, bystanders and witnesses say they heard an explosion outside of the residence. According to one witness, the explosion was so loud she thought two semi trucks had collided outside of her home. Witnesses also reported seeing an unresponsive male in a covered walkway at the front of the home. The man’s dog was safely secured outside of the residence at the time of the fire and was not harmed. The Fernie Fire Department was able to extinguish the blaze and worked into the evening to ensure it was safe for investigators. A RCMP Forensic team was able to examine the remains of the residence on Saturday morning. Investigators have ruled out foul play as being a factor in the fire and the man’s death. The man’s remains were removed from the residence on Saturday and next of kin has been notified. Due to the death of the occupant, Fernie Fire and Rescue is currently assisting the Coroner’s Office and the RCMP with the ongoing investigation. A memorial for Aldo Scarpelli will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Catholic Church in Fernie.

ining company Teck released their fourth quarter financial results for 2015, reporting a loss of $459 million. Comparatively, Teck reported a $129 million profit at the end of 2014. The loss is blamed on low commodity prices. The financial loss equates to $16 million profit that is attributable to shareholders, or three cents earnings per share. This is down from 20 cents per share, or $116 million, at the fiscal end of 2014. “We were pleased with our operating performance in 2015, meeting our guidance, reducing our costs and raising nearly $1 billion through two streaming transactions to strengthen our balance sheet,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO in a statement. “However, the commodity cycle continues to provide us with a very challenging environment such that our near-term priorities are to keep all of our operations cash flow positive, meet our commitment to Fort Hills with internal sources of funds, evaluate options to further strengthen our liquidity and maintain a strong financial position by ending the year without drawing on our lines of credit.” In relation to the steelmaking coal quarterly results, sales have remained flat compared to the 2014 numbers, while the revenue, realized price and production have all decreased. Revenue from steelmaking coal is down, 15 per cent, ending at $701 million, and production is down 0.4 per cent. Due to cost-saving measures, the unit costs of coal have decreased by 14 per cent, costing $78 per tonne. Steelmaking coal gross profit decreased 16 per cent when compared to the same quarter in 2014. Teck reported that the majority of their mines, with the exception of Quebrada Blanca and Pend Oreille, remained cash positive in the last quarter. They are projecting coal sales in the first quarter of 2015 to be at least 5.5 million tonnes of steelmaking coal.

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he Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board has elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year. Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher has been elected Chair for a second term. “I am grateful to be able to continue on as Chair and thank my fellow Directors for their confidence in me,” said McKerracher. “2016 will be an exciting year, starting with the opening of the new ICU at the Kootenay East Regional Hospital, which this Board

has been a supporter from day one. I’m looking forward to its official opening and to continuing to build on the strong relationships we have as a Board and with Interior Health.” Invermere Mayor, Gerry Taft, has been elected as Acting Chair. “I thank the Board of Directors for placing its trust in me and I look forward to working with Chair McKerracher and the entire Board for the coming year,” said Taft. This will be his first year as Acting Chair.

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District provides up to 40 per cent capital funding for acute care facilities in the region for equipment and facility construction and renovation. The Hospital District extends beyond the boundaries of the RDEK to include the Towns of Golden and Creston, and the portions of the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay and Columbia Shuswap surrounding those municipalities.

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Aysha Haines of the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation presented a cheque for $10,000 to Mayor Mary Giuliano last Friday afternoon. The money is to fund the search for a new surgeon for the Fernie Hospital as the current surgeon, Dr. Colm Nally, is set to retire in the summer. The City of Fernie is working with the Regional District East Kootenay, the District of Elkford and the District of Sparwood, along with the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation, to search for a new surgeon to benefit the Elk Valley. Doctor Paul Michal and the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, Jim Hendricks, were in attendance for the presentation.

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COTR program for displaced workers Province tightens Submitted

ollege of the Rockies is launching a program aimed at assisting displaced workers from the Canal Flats mill, Target store and other industries in the region. Trades Exploration is a 15-week program, funded in part by the Ministry of Advanced Education. The goal is to allow participants to explore several heavy trades, complete any necessary upgrading and obtain industry-required safety certifications. At the completion of the program, students should have a better idea of which trades they are most suited for and be prepared to enter full-time foundation or apprenticeship training with the College. Participants in the program will take part in approximately two weeks of training in each of the following areas: carpentry, industrial mechanic (millwright), welding, electrical, heavy duty mechanic and piping trades (plumbing, steamfitter/pipefitter). An introduction to Heavy Equipment Operation, using the College’s simulator, will be included along with industry safety tickets like H2S, Standard First Aid, Construction Safety Training Systems,

Fall Protection and Confined Space Entry. During the first week of training, students will be assessed to determine if they require upgrading in English or trades math. If needed, upgrading assistance will be provided two mornings per week to help students achieve the prerequisites needed for the trades program of their choice. Résume and interview skills will also be covered for those wishing to transition from the program directly into employment. “While we have been delivering trades discovery programs in Golden and Invermere for several years, this is the first time a trades exploration and upgrading program has been offered in Cranbrook in over a decade,” said College of the Rockies Director of Continuing Education, Contract Training and Regional Campus Operations, Leah Bradish. “This is an exciting new hybrid program that will provide students with access to high-quality instructors from our full-time trades programs as well as our full-scale shop space.” The Trades Exploration program will run Apr. 4 through July 15 with a tuition cost of $1995. Registration deadline is Mar. 21 and seats are limited.

Firefighter recruitment drive in Hosmer Submitted

embers of the Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire Service will be in Hosmer early next week as the “Hosmer Fire Recruitment Drive” gets underway. “We will have some of our volunteers from Hosmer, Jaffray and Baynes Lake Departments out in the community doing a door to door awareness campaign, answering questions and providing information,” explained Fire Chief Dave Boreen. “We also have a community dinner and information session lined up at the Hosmer Community Hall on Feb. 18 to help get the word out and encourage people to fill out application forms.” The free community dinner will start at 6 p.m. and will be followed by presentations about being a paid-on-call firefighter for the Hosmer Fire Department. The most critical need right now is to have volunteers signed up and getting trained. The department needs to

have 15 firefighters on the roster and currently, the numbers have dropped to seven. “Without enough committed volunteers, there will be no fire service,” said Boreen. “Once volunteers submit their application packages, they can begin training right away and we will have them do both an online training component as well as hands-on training.” Application forms are available on the RDEK’s website and at the Hosmer Fire Hall. Packages will also be available during the door-to-door campaign, and at the dinner next week. The deadline for applications to be submitted is April 15. The recruitment drive will also include two Open Houses during training nights. There will be an interactive training night on Mar. 8 and a community fire extinguisher training night on April 5. Anyone looking for more information on how to become a paid-on-call firefighter in Hosmer can contact Boreen at 250-429-3133 or visit www.rdek.bc.ca.

impaired driving regulations By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he province recently introduced new regulations that harden the consequences for impaired driving in B.C. The regulations are in support of the province’s aim to have the safest roads in North America by 2020. Drivers with specific serious prohibitions for drinking and drug affected driving are now required to partake in remedial programs. The mandatory programs are designed to help prevent the irresponsible behaviour and bad habits from reoccurring. Drivers required to partake will participate in the Responsible Driver Program (RDP), with a focus on education and counseling and/or the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP). Under this program, a device is installed into a vehicle to thwart drivers from operating the vehicle if they are impaired. “These measures will help both deter and prevent unsafe drivers from getting back on our roads. There will no longer be financial or hardship considerations to exempt high-risk drivers from these remedial programs,” said Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Mike Morris, “Let me be clear. If you are caught drinking and driving and therefore putting your life and the lives of others at risk, it will cost you. Driving while affected by alcohol or drugs is reckless and selfish behaviour for which this province has no tolerance.” Since the implementation of the IIP program in 2010, the province estimates that there has been a 52 per cent reduction in alcohol-related car accidents, saving 260 lives. In 2014, impaired driving caused 61 deaths on B.C. roads, which the province deems as preventable deaths, as they occurred due to poor choices.

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Public invited to see the new ICU upgrades at EKRH

Sparwood Citizen of the Year award

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

he public is invited to tour the new intensive care unit (ICU) at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) in Cranbook. The tour is between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. this Friday. The project is coming to completion after years of planning and work. Interior Health received the province’s completed business plan in March of 2013 and construction began in May 2014. It’s something that Karyn Morash, Health Service Director at the EKRH, says she is proud to present. “We have – our current ICU is a four bed ICU in a very cramped space and we’re moving to a new space, which is an addition and we are replacing the four old beds and adding two new high acuity beds,” said Morash. “Starting at 4 p.m., there is a public open house, running from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. so they can come and see the new unit that services the residents of the East Kootenay.” She continued: “We are pretty excited. The space change is remarkable.” The tour is an opportunity to view the new space before patients move into the unit. Parking will be made available at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for the event.

Above: On Tuesday afternoon, the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Vice President Tammy Ogden presented Katrin Taylor of the Elk Valley Thrift Shop with the Citizen of the Year award. The Thrift Shop has donated close to $180,000 back into the community in a very short period of time. Below: Marla Taylor and Ted Monfee along with Sean and Shannon Mortimer (not pictured) were honoured with the Community Spirit Award for their annual haunted house on Michel Creek Road in memory of friend Burt Jaegli. They have donated over $1500 to the brain injury association and through the haunted house they also donate to the Sparwood Food Bank. Photos by A. Horton

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Thank You The Fernie Potter’s Guild would like to say THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and especially the attendees that made The Potter’s Bowl such a huge success! We are well on our way to purchasing a new kiln and appreciate all of your support.

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Thunder Meadows Massage Event Donors The Arts Station The B Sharps (Erik & Michèle Thorlakson, Tammy Clowers, Regan Haydu) Blue Toque Diner Dave McBeath Fernie Potter’s Guild Members Freshies Coffee Co. Kerri Holmes Kettle Black Bartending Loaf Bakery & Restaurant Robert Champagne

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The Lion’s Mane Hair Salon now open in Sparwood hair and nails to get girls looking great for their big day,” said Wellman. After taking a break from the industry, Wellman realized that hair is her passion. “I think every hair dresser has a dream of owning her own salon one day. I’ve been away from cutting for the past while because I was working at the mine driving truck for eight months. I realized that hair was my passion and that it was time to go on my own and make it happen,” said Wellman. The salon has had a busy start, and hopes to continue to grow its clientele in the future. “We are pretty booked up right now but walk-ins are always welcome when we have an open slot,” said Wellman. I am hoping to get a third person in the near future to help cutting and maybe keep growing.

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Tania Wellman, owner and stylist at the Lion’s Mane Hair Salon, says she has received a warm welcome since opening in Sparwood in December. Shara Grant, right, works as a nail technician and a stylist at the salon. Photo by B. Catton By Bryn Catton Free Press Staff

he Lion’s Mane Hair Salon is Sparwood’s newest hair salon. It’s the product of over two decades of hair work for owner Tammy Wellman, who has spent her time working at hair salons throughout the Elk Valley. “I have been doing hair for more than 20 years. I have worked in Cranbrook for the first 10 years, Fernie for a year or two, and Sparwood for the past six or seven,” said Wellman. While Wellman has been in the area for years, she has not always lived in B.C. “I was born in Newfoundland. My dad and his work brought me here he’s a heavy-duty mechanic,” said Wellman. Shara Grant, the salon’s nail technician and second hair stylist is from B.C. but moved to the area more recently. “We moved here for work,” said Grant. “I lived in Kaslo, a small town in B.C., moved to the city and wanted to come back to a small town and here had work so we moved. I live in Elkford now.” The salon opened near the end of last year and has been busy since its opening. “I opened on December 15, so it’s been nine weeks,” said Wellman. “I have been booked solid almost every day since I opened. Everything is good, people are awesome and our clients are amazing.” Wellman believes that her great clientele and the large demographic range are because she has lived in the area for so long. “I pretty much grew up in Sparwood. I moved here in 1985 so I think that’s another reason why I have been so busy is because so many people know me and are supporting me. It is so awesome,” said Wellman. “We cut hair for women, kids, men, and we have special rates for seniors. We get a lot of different people in. Today I had a two-yearold and an 80-something come in for hair appointments.” The Lion’s Mane Hair Salon is also home for Grant as a hair stylist and nail technician. “I’ve been doing hair for five years, and nails for two,” said Grant. “Hair colouring is our specialization; I love to do colours,” said Wellman While hair is the focal point of the business the future of the salon looks to broaden its offerings. “I am hoping in the next year to get a stand up tanning bed. I want to get that going for sure,” said Wellman. “Along with Shara’s nails she will also be doing Pediques, gel nails on the toes. It is really popular in the summer, it looks good and with flip-flops on it is really cool. We want to have that going in time for summer.” Remembering how hard it was to find someone to do their hair and nails for their high school proms the salon is planning for the upcoming grad season. “We are also preparing for grads, we will be doing grad specials for

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The Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society is proud to announce that the Expansion Project at Lilac Terrace is complete. The new apartments have been filled and there are now 47 seniors calling Lilac Terrace home. The community rooms are almost completed and will soon be available for use. A bed for palliative care has been ordered and the Society is looking forward to soon offering a comfortable, peaceful environment to the community. There will be an Open House on March 8th, 2016 at 1:00 pm In the Lilac Terrace dining room. Tours of the new building will be available and there will be a plaque dedication to thank all of our generous supporters. This project would not have happened without the community coming together to support it. The Society and the seniors who call Lilac Terrace home are incredibly grateful to all of you and we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to express our thanks to everyone in person. Please join us as we celebrate this wonderful addition to the services available for the seniors of our community.

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It was hard not to go anywhere this weekend without hearing about Friday’s fire in the Annex - the speculation around the cause of the fire including the man’s death. I overheard conversations about it at coffee shops, the hockey games and in line at the grocery store. Tragic news of this sort has a certain effect on smaller communities. The news ripples through the community faster than in bigger centers, as everyone is closer to it. Either they or someone they know is directly affected by it. Therefore, people naturally want to know more about it. And that’s why it dominates conversations. The desire for news in these types of situations is rabid, leading to people’s speculations spreading as if they are confirmed news sources. While covering the Ghostriders game that Friday night, multiple people came to me looking for validation on the stories they had heard. Unfortunately, I could neither confirm nor deny anything, as I didn’t want to quote a source that I could not confirm. Most of them heard more specifics than I had at that point. With the evolution of social media, it has been able to step in as a counterfeit news source. With the advent of smart phones and the technology they provide, everyone has the capability to capture scenes that they were not able to even 15 years ago. However, often times not exclusive to this specific situation, social media often perpetuates more rumours than it validates. As a journalist, these situations are as tragic as they are conflicting. My job is to get the news, and above all else, that should be my number one concern. However, I’m torn with my desire to respect the family, giving them time to grieve, and to not annoy the emergency crews, whose number one concern is people’s safety, not talking to me. This type of news can either make or break journalists’ dream careers. Chris Jones, a writer-at-large at Esquire, ended his newspaper career at a prominent New York publication because his first job was to call victims’ families on Sept. 12, 2001. He quit that afternoon. Hard news is aptly named – it’s hard to report on, hard to photograph the scenes and hard on the people it affects. While my main concern will be reporting the news to the best of my ability, my thoughts are with the family and the surrounding community at this time.

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Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor re: Justin and Gerald So just who is Gerald Butts? I am guessing the majority of Canadians do not know that he is an old Trudeau university buddy who is now the senior political adviser to our new Prime Minister and has had serious input into almost every policy Trudeau campaigned on in the recent election. Butts was the principal author of former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's bankrupting green energy policies. It was his idea for a "positive message" that helped McGuinty win in Ontario and Justin Trudeau throughout his own campaign borrowed McGuinty's victory speech words that voters had "rejected the politics of division." Butts is an antienergy environmental activists who is okay with running deficits which is why Ontario continues to struggle to reduce it's debts and has been downgraded by Moody's to "negative." What should be of concern to Canadians is that

Trudeau campaigned on running "modest deficits" to finance infrastructure and social programs and what happened in Ontario could soon plague the entire country. Since 2005/06 Ontario's net debt has almost doubled and is now close to 300 billion and the Ontario government has never made a secret of its desire to have the Federal government bail them out. Trudeau has finally admitted his budget will exceed ten billion in deficit. So much for his pre-election promise to Canadians. The National Bank just recently said the deficit could actually reach ninety billion by the end of Trudeau's term. When you see the disaster in Ontario with the ballooning debt and crumbling of manufacturing because of the "green" energy policies pushed on the province by Gerald Butts, Canadians have just cause to fear under Justin Trudeau's leadership. Gerald Hall Nanoose Bay, B.C.

Letter to Editor re: PTSD Education

Letter to the Editor re: LNG Gas

My name is Dr. Carrie Elk and I serve as a subject matter expert in PTSD and have been working with military and other first responders with PTSD providing education and efficient (fast) and effective treatment for PTSD in the US. I have treated Canadian special forces in my practice as well. First responders, like military members, are in life threatening situations on a regular basis in their work. Everytime someone goes into fight or flight or is in a traumatic situation (traumatic to themselves or someone else) they have an opportunity to get PTSD. By nature of their work, military members and first responders then have more opportunities to have memories stored traumatically causing them issue in their performance moving forward. Instead of just helping clients learn to live with or manage their symptoms for the rest of their lives, I assist my clients to reprocess the memory themselves so that the memory becomes a sad or bad one but not one that activates a traumatic response upon recalling the event: no longer get 'triggered' when they recall the event or are exposed to elements reminiscent of the event. I applaud Van Tighem and the department for providing peer support, this is so important to know you aren't the only one and that you are not alone. The next step (in my opinion) is to have a respectful, efficient, effective treatment available to take the next step and correct the way the memory is stored so they can be at their optimal performance in their professional and personal lives.

A friend just sent me a link to a presentation at Simon Fraser University by Andrew Nikiforuk and dealing with “fracking” and the industry of LNG. http://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2016/02/08/Evening-WithAndrew-Nikiforuk/ I thought, how could this be? Our Provincial Government has been telling us for years that LNG is the new “clean energy” that will give us jobs and pay off the provincial debt. As an electorate, we collectively hire the best people to run the affairs of the Province. Who am I to believe; our own Government who we collectively hired, or a journalist who is probably paid for each article he writes. I must confess that the sources Mr. Nikiforuk used seemed credible, which caused me to realize that I don’t really know what sources our Government used in it’s promotion of LNG. This seems to move in to the “X-Files” zone. The truth is out there; but whose truth are we to believe? I think we need to ask.

Thank you, Respectfully, Carrie Elk Tampa, Flordia

Ron Robinson Nelson, B.C.

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The lesson should have been learned long ago: dependence on a single revenue stream is hazardous if that source suffers a reversal in fortune like resource depletion, unanticipated cost fluctuations or stiff competition. True national security would have Canada moving along a sustainable track, which considers the interests of all Canadians. Continuing to build fossil fuel infrastructure and strapping ourselves to a future of increasing global warming is a dangerous direction. Shifting to a 21st century cleanenergy economy would create more jobs, unity and prosperity —not just in one region — than continuing to rely on a polluting, climatealtering dinosaur industry.

Letter to the Editor re: Climate Change With the Paris Climate Agreement, leaders world-wide overwhelmingly accepted that human-caused climate change is real and, because the world continues to increase fossil fuel use, the need to reduce emissions is urgent. Why are our politicians contemplating spending billions on pipelines when the Paris commitment means 75 to 80 per cent of known fossil fuel deposits must be left in the ground? The drive to make Canada a petro superpower distorted the Canadian economy into greater fossil fuel dependence, with catastrophic consequences when the price of oil collapsed.

Donna Grace Kaslo, B.C.

Mini Ghostriders fans Lola McKee and Blake Charette enjoyed a cookie after a recent home game. Photo by L. Scheitel

Pickle-ballers serve up their thoughts on the sport Question: Why did you decide to give pickle-ball a try? Lynda Bower

Ian Johnson

Bindu Wyma

“I’m from Elkford, it’s great exercise, with great people and good competition.”

“I’m from Fernie and it gives me a way to keep in contact with the related sports like badminton and tennis. It enables me to keep in touch with those sports over the winter months, when I am not skiing of course.”

“It’s a lot like tennis and it’s a good work out, everyone here is so accepting. It’s my first time playing and have no idea what I am doing but still getting a good game.”

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 SPARWOOD WINTERFEST

Spring Break Swim Lessons Set # 1 Mar 14-18, 2016 9:30-10:00

Level 1

Level 2/3

10:00-10:30

Sea Otter

Level 4/5

10:30-11:00

Salamander

Level 6/7

11:00-11:30

Sunfish/Crocodile

Sea Otter

Spring Break Swim Lessons Set # 2 Mar 21-24, 2016 9:30-10:00

Level 4

Level 5/6

10:00-10:30

Sunfish/Crocodile

Level 8,9,10

10:30-11:00

Sea Otter

Level 8,9,10

11:00-11:30

Level 1/2

Level 3

Spring Break Special Events: Mar 15 & 22, 2016 Mar 17, 2016 Mar 24, 2016

Ball Swim Green Swim Easter Egg Hunt

GENERAL INTEREST Spring Break Dance Workshops $117.00 Tuesday – Thursday March 22 – 24, 2016 9:30 am – 12:00 pm 5-8 yrs 12:30 – 3:00 pm 9+ yrs A Spring Break Dance Workshop for new and returning dancers. This camp has something for everyone whether you are a serious dancer or looking for something fun to do this Spring Break. See you on the dance floor!

Body & Breath Workshop $31.50 February 28, 2016 Sunday, 3:00 – 5:00 pm This two hour workshop is a simple curriculum of breathing awareness and natural breathing techniques that lead to physical health, mind clarity, emotional stability, improved focusing and concentration skills, relaxation that help regulate imbalances in the nervous system and form a ground for meditative insights.

February, 19, 20 & 21, 2016 Sparwood Leisure Centre FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Heritage Display Will be able to view all weekend in the Curling Concourse

DROP IN FITNESS CLASSES Drop in classes $5.60 or free with Active Living Pass Strength Intervals Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Sip and Paint Curling Lounge Tickets available from the Leisure Centre $45.00 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Toboggan Hill will be Open All Day Bring your sleds and enjoy!

Bellyfit *FREE* Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Refreshment Garden, Bonfire, BBQ Featuring “Divided Society” Spraypark

Synergy Wednesdays, 7:15 – 8:15 pm

Fun Snowpitch Game Lions Park

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

REGISTERED FITNESS CLASSES Early Morning Spin $45.71 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 – 6:30 am February 17 – March 9

7:00 – 10:00 pm

1:00 – 4:00 pm 1:00 pm

Snow Fun for Kids Join us by the Spraypark for snow painting, snow games, snow building and much more! 1:00 pm Snow Shoe Racing Multi Purpose Field Avalanche Beacon Training Multi Purpose Field

2:30 pm 2:30 pm

Free Public Skate

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Free Public Swim

3:00 – 5:00 pm

Doors Open for Ghostrider Game

6:30 pm

Ghostrider Game starts Adult $10.00 Senior/Student/Child $5.00

7:30 pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Skating Club Carnival Battle on Blades; Heroes & Villains Adult $10.00 Senior/Student/Child $5.00

3:00 – 5:00 pm

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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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. • 9:30 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 11:15 a.m. – Free Public Skate at Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30 to 12 p.m. – $3.00 Swim at the E.A.C. • 11 a.m. – Crafts at the FSC • 11:15 a.m. – Storytime for Toddlers at Fernie Heritage Library • 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 8:30pm – 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 • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Aquafit at the Spwd Pool • 10 to 11 a.m. – Kindergym at the FFC • 10:30 to 11:15 a.m – Free Parent and Tot Skate at Fernie Memorial Arena • 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. • 11:15 a.m. – Toddlertime at Fernie Heritage Library • 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 • 3:45 to 5 p.m. – Public Skate & After School Rec Hockey at the Spwd Arena • 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. • 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Free Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 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. • 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 p.m. – Curling Drop-In at the Curling Club • 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 • 11:15 a.m. – Toddlertime at Fernie Heritage Library • 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

• 8 a.m. – Meditation Dop-In at Essential Yoga Stufio • 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 to 3:45 p.m. – Public Skate at Fernie Memorial Arena • 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 • 2:14 to 4 p.m. – Public Skate at Fernie Memorial Arena • 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 18

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Book Launch: The Rise and Fall of Emilio Picariello, Fernie Museum, 7pm Elliott Brood Live at The Northern, 10pm. Tickets $20 Jeep Junior Freeski, Fernie Alpine Resort Live Music at Infinitea, Alexanne Oke, 8pm DJ Benny B-Side, The Royal, 9pm Fernie Mountain Film Festival, Fernie Community Centre Fernie Skating Club Winter Carnival presents Cinderella, Fernie Arena, 7pm Immune Support Aromatherapy Workshop, 3-4pm, $20 per person RedGirl Live at The Pub, 8pm DJ Night: Dubsconscious w/EWOC & Nekmae, The Royal, 10pm Hearing Trees Live at The Northern, 10pm Full Moon Stargazing Snowshoe and Fondue, 7.30pm, Wild Nature Tours Annie Lou Live in Concert at Clawhammer Press, 8pm. Tickets $20 Laura Smith Live at the Arts Station, 8pm. Tickets $20 Blackberry Wood Live at The Royal, 9pm Art Opening: Into the Woods by Summer Breeze, Arts Station, 7pm Live Music at Infinitea, Carly Dow, 8pm Winter Tennis Festival, 9-10.30am 3-5 years, 10.30-2.30pm 6-14 years, Max Turyk Peace Park Perspectives: Exhibit Opening, Fernie Museum, 7pm Burton Mountain Festival, Fernie

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

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

Fernie Aquatic Centre

250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250.423.4466

Fernie Memorial Arena 1092 Highway 3

Pay Your Annual Utilities by February 29th and Receive a 5% Discount The 2016 annual Utility charges for single family dwellings and residential strata units are set out below. A 5% discount is available if the full year is paid no later than February 29, 2016. Single Family Dwelling - Fernie 2016 Annual Utilities (water/sewer/garbage) If paid by February 29, 2016

$657.36 $624.49 SAVE $32.87

Single Family Dwelling – West Fernie 2016 Annual Utilities (water/garbage) If paid by February 29, 2016

$421.44 $400.37 SAVE $21.07

Residential Strata Unit - Fernie 2016 Annual Utilities (water/sewer) If paid by February 29, 2016

$587.64 $558.26 SAVE $29.38

The 5% discount is also available for business and all other classes of Utility accounts. Please contact City Hall at 250.423.6817 or more information

City Parks and Trail Use The City of Fernie welcomes everyone to our magnificent parks. In order to ensure that everyone can enjoy our parks and recreational trails, the City has established certain rules governing hours of operation and general conduct. Your cooperation in following these rules is requested. • • • • • • • •

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

Overnight parking, walking, sleeping, and camping by individuals or groups is prohibited within the confines of the parks, except upon special written permission obtained from the City. Normal operation park hours are set from 6 am to 10 pm. No motorized vehicles (all-terrain vehicles, snowmobile etc) are permitted in the parks or on the trails except if posted otherwise. There shall be no trapping, hunting, discharging of firearms, or other noisemaking devices whatsoever in the parks. Pets are not allowed in school grounds, diamond bowls, tennis courts and other playground areas No horses or any other animal may be ridden anywhere within the parks It is unlawful to drive or propel any motor vehicle at a greater speed than that posted in park areas or to park any vehicle excepting areas provided and indicated. It is prohibited to drop, throw, scatter, or leave upon any part of the parks any type of litter, except into receptacles provided for such purpose.

For more information please visit bylaws on the City’s website or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

Vehicle Parking in Fernie In accordance with Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1400 the City of Fernie would like to remind residents that unless permitted by a traffic control device, no person shall stop, stand or park a motor vehicle: • • • •

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

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.

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in a manner contrary to a traffic control device; in a manner contrary to the Winter Parking Regulations (in order to facilitate snow removal during the period of November 1st to April 15th); for a continuous period in excess of 72 hours unless posted otherwise; as to obstruct the movement of vehicles into or out of a driveway, private road, garage, carport or parking lot adjoining the highway; so that any portion of the vehicle is adjacent to a curb painted yellow or red; by parallel parking within one meter (3.28 ft) of any other vehicle; facing in the opposite direction to the flow of traffic.

No person shall remove any notice or ticket placed or affixed on a vehicle by a Bylaw Enforcement Officer except the owner or operator of the motor vehicle. To learn more about these and other bylaws please contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

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, park or other public place within the municipal boundary unless visiting one of the two designated Off-Leash 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”.

Leisure Services Happenings External Posting – Leisure Services Department Regular Part-time Lifeguard – Instructor I LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR I (Regular Part-time, Un-benefited, No Guaranteed Hours) The Fernie Leisure Services Department is now accepting applications for the un-benefited position of Regular Part-time Instructor I with no guaranteed hours. Candidate must have the following current awards: NLS Award, Red Cross Standard First Aid (or equivalent); CPR ‘C’; Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Additional aquatic orientated qualifications will be considered an asset to this position (Lifesaving Instructor, and Coaching Certification). Must be 17 years of age or older at time of hire. Detailed applications are to be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4pm local time, Monday, February 29th, 2016. “LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR I” (Regular Part-time Unbenefited No Guaranteed Hours) Lloyd Smith/Director of Leisure Services City of Fernie P.O. Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 email : lloyd.smith@fernie.ca 250.430.1766 Winter 2016 Swim Schedule (January 3 – March 12, 2016) Public Swim Monday to Friday – 7:00am -1:00pm and 3:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday – 12:00pm- 6:00pm Water Slide Monday to Friday – 4:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday – 1:00pm – 5:00pm Aqua Fit Active Fit Mon/Wed/Fri – 8:30am – 9:15am Gentle Fit Tues/Thurs/Fri - 10:30am – 11:15am Crocodile Swim 1st and 3rd Saturday each month 3:00pm – 5:00pm No lane swim available due to organized instructional programing Monday to Thursday from 4:30pm to 6pm. Become a Lifeguard! This winter Fernie Aquatic Centre will be running a series of courses to become a lifeguard. Starting with Standard First Aid these courses will provide you with the skills set to obtain a job in many different pool settings. Call now to register for your spot! National Lifeguard Course $424.49 (incl. tax) March 1st -12th 2016 T/Th 4:00-9:00 pm; Sat/Sun 10:00-6:00 pm Swim Lessons Registration for Winter/Spring Swim Lessons from January to May 2016 is open. For more information all Aquatic Programs including Lifeguard Training courses and Private Aquatic bookings available please call the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466. Fernie Memorial Arena Winter Public Programs (January 3rd to March 13th, 2016) Adult Shinny Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 10:15am Public Skating Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am – 11:15am Free Admission Parent & Tot Wednesday 10:30am – 11:15am Free Admission Skate & Shoot Wednesday 11:45 am – 1:00pm No School Fridays Youth Shinny 10:45am – 11:45am No School Fridays Public Skating Noon – 12:45pm Public Skating Friday 7:00pm – 8:15pm, Saturday 2:00pm – 3:45pm & 6:45pm – 8:15pm Sunday 2:15pm – 4:00pm Please note Public Skating is not scheduled during Fernie Ghostrider home games and other scheduled events. Fernie Skating Club Ice Carnival Feb. 19, 20, 2016.

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, February 29, 2016

Committee of the Whole Meeting at 1:00 pm

Monday, March 7, 2016

Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Public Budget Consultation Meeting at 2:00pm

2016 – 2020 Financial Plan Public Open House

Sparwood Winterfest 2016 February 19, 20, & 21, 2016 Something for Everyone

If you live in Sparwood, you are invited to a Public Budget Consultation Meeting that will be held to discuss the District’s Financial Plan for the next ﬁve years. Council invites and encourages the public to attend and provide feedback that will assist Council in setting priorities for our community.

Friday, February 19th HERITAGE DISPLAY all weekend in the Curling Concourse

Tuesday, March 1st from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue

SIP AND PAINT 7-10 pm (Tickets available from the Leisure Centre - $45.00) Enjoy a beverage as local artist Sue Hanlon instructs you step by step through an original piece of art. At the end of the night you will take home a one of a kind painting and hopefully a newfound talent. Price includes canvas, paint, instruction, and refreshment.

Can’t make it? You will be able to ﬁnd the information displayed at Greenwood Mall and on our website at www.sparwood.ca for the month of March. Feedback? PO Box 520 Sparwood BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271; Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: ﬁnance@sparwood.ca

Saturday, February 20th BONFIRE BBQ BAND “DIVIDED SOCIETY” Spray Park 1 – 4 pm FUN SNOWPITCH GAME Lions Park 1 pm Bundle up and get ready to play in a co-ed fun snowpitch game. For more information contact Dallas Shipley at dallasshipley@gmail.com

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Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Office Clerk III is responsible for completing work as assigned including but not necessarily limited to the processing of accounts payable, administration of property tax processes and backup for payroll processing. The Office Clerk III is also responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the main office, including general reception and telephone inquiries, cashier duties and other payment processing.

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A minimum of four years accounting experience including accounts payable and payroll; Demonstrated proﬁciency with Microsoft Ofﬁce products, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Knowledge of relevant legislation and Canada Revenue Agency requirements; Ability to deal tactfully with the public, in person and by telephone, in a courteous and effective manner; Proven ability to work well in a team environment; Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented and ability to work with minimum supervision and prioritize workload to meet all deadlines.

AVALANCHE BEACON TRAINING Multi Purpose Field 2:30 pm Avalanche beacons are an incredibly powerful tool for the backcountry, but they are worthless if you don’t know how to use them properly. Learn how to use them with help from Sparwood Search and Rescue. FREE PUBLIC SKATE FREE PUBLIC SWIM (Sponsored by Kids First Success By 6)

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Detailed job speciﬁcations can be found on the District of Sparwood Website www.sparwood.ca.

Wages, beneﬁts and conditions of employment are governed by the current Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 2698 and would be at the Ofﬁce Clerk III rate. Closing date is Monday, February 29, 2016 at 4:00 PM MST. Please send detailed cover letter and resume to:

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Michele Schalekamp, Director of Finance District of Sparwood Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Fax: 250-425-7277 E-mail: ﬁnance@sparwood.ca

SPARWOOD SKATING CARNIVAL Show Time 3 – 5 pm Sparwood Skating Club’s annual winter carnival. The carnival is an opportunity for the skaters of the Club to perform their newly acquired skills, while having fun. Adults $10.00 Seniors/Student/Child $5.00

Dog Licences The District of Sparwood Animal Control Bylaw requires every dog to have a current year licence by January

15. A neutered or spayed dog tag, with vet certiﬁcate, is $10.00 or $30.00 for an unaltered dog. •

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Why licensing your dog should be your number one priority: If your dog gets lost, even in a neighbouring community, a licence is the fastest way to reunite you with your dog. Even if your dog is microchipped, a licence tag is immediately visible and doesn’t require a scanning device. Dogs are often returned by contacting the dog’s owner at their address on ﬁle with the District; Your dog’s licence shows that you are a responsible dog owner. When you walk your dog people will notice the licence on your dog’s collar and know that you really care about your dog’s welfare; Licensing lets others know that your dog is not a stray. Often found dogs are kept by the people who ﬁnd them, who assume an unlicensed dog is a stray; and It’s the law! Failure to licence your dog by January 15 may result in tickets and impound fees.

For more information, or to renew or purchase a dog licence please contact the District Ofﬁce at 250.425.6271 or at 136 Spruce Avenue.

Student Summer 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 through to August 26, 2016. You must currently be attending a full time program and be returning in September 2016 to be considered for these positions.

Please visit the employment opportunities page on the District of Sparwood’s website at www. sparwood.ca/jobs for further information and instructions on how to apply. If you require more information please contact the District of Sparwood at 250.425.6816.

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he Fernie Mountain Film Festival is back for another year and is celebrating its 10th birthday. The annual event is a celebration of mountain culture through film and gatherings. This year, the Festival is set for Feb. 19 and 20, featuring films on both evenings. Why We Fly, which was filmed in Fernie, plays on Friday, showcasing the KAVU athletes. Search for Freedom is the feature film that evening, along with a guest speaker, Gord McArthur. “Gord McArthur is a climber from Cranbrook, who competes for Canada on the world cup ice climbing circuit,” explained Brian Bell, an event organizer. McArthur will be speaking about his experience in the sport as an elite athlete, along with photos and video clips. On Saturday, Jumbo Wild is the feature film, which focuses on the conflict over the Jumbo Wild Glacier Resort. Along with the feature films will be a series of short films, all dedicated to mountain culture. The Fernie Mountain Social will be hosted before the films on both nights. Local food will be provided from Le Grand Fromage and The Bridge Bistro. Students from the College of the Rockies help to organize and facilitate the event. “The Mountain Adventure Skills Program and some local volunteers too, help organize the event,” said Bell. “The students do most of the labour for the festivals and they run the bar, and the door and basically run the show.” The proceeds from the festival are usually donated back to community programs.

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The Fernie Mountain Film Festival returns for its 10th year this weekend. Submitted photo “We do donate proceeds to the Ghostriders’ Kids camp and that is a locally run volunteer organization. It’s for kids that don’t really get a chance to go to camp and it’s run every summer,” said Bell, adding proceeds have also been donated to the Trails Alliance and the Fernie Nordic Society. This year, a photography contest will be hosted on the Saturday night. The top amateur and professional photographs, as voted on by a Facebook contest, will be featured at the Community Centre, where the public can vote for their favourite images. “The top amateur and the top pros, their photos will be framed and displayed at the festival for final judging by the audience. And there are cash prizes for that,” said Bell. Tickets to the festival are $15 per night or $25 for the entire weekend. More information is available online at Ferniemountainfilmfestival.com.

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writing, but it wasn't until I was 15 that I started playing guitar. I worked up the nerve to perform in front of people shortly after, and nothing has been the same ever since,” said Dow. Madeleine Roger started her performance lifestyle at an earlier age and transitioned into music more recently. “I’ve been performing as an actor and singer since I was about 6 years old, but when I started playing guitar in my early 20s I completely abandoned the pursuit of theatre in exchange for songwriting and music,” said Roger While both musicians grew up in Winnipeg they have spent a lot of time in rural areas and these areas have had an effect on their music. “I grew up in Winnipeg, which has an incredible music scene - it was a huge factor in the growth of my musical career.

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Environmental Assessment Certificate Application Review of the Proposed Baldy Ridge Extension Project Open House and Invitation to Comment Teck Coal Limited (Teck) is proposing to extend the working life of Elkview Operations with the Baldy Ridge Extension Project (proposed Project). The proposed Project would be located approximately 2.5 km east of Sparwood, British Columbia, and would produce an estimated 7 million tonnes of clean coal per year and sustain Elkview Operations’ existing workforce. Teck must obtain an Environmental Assessment Certificate (Certificate) before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. Teck has submitted the application for a Certificate (Application) to the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO). EAO has determined that the Application contains the required information and accepted it for detailed review. The review of the Application will occur over a 180-day period, starting February 15, 2016.

Invitation to Comment EAO seeks public comments on the Application. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects— environmental, economic, social, heritage and health—that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. The 35-day comment period will begin on Monday, February 29, 2016 and end on Monday, April 4, 2016. EAO will consider all comments related to the Application received during this period. An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. DVD copies of the Application are also available at these locations during the comment period (Feb 29–April 4, 2016):

Open House EAO invites the public to attend an Open House about the environmental assessment process, the proposed Project and content of the Application. The Open House will be held: Sparwood Seniors Centre 101 4th Avenue, Sparwood (Next to Lilac Terrace Seniors Housing) on: March 10, 2016 from: 4 pm until 8 pm

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Manitoban duo Folk artist to play at Clawhammer Press continued By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

Continued from page 11 I've recently moved to a piece of property in the woods near Riding Mountain National Park, which is very influential in my sound,” said Dow. “I love where I live. My natural surroundings have always crept into my songs, whether it be imagery in lyrics or the starkness and feel of Manitoba's wild spaces.” “I also grew up in Winnipeg, perfectly on the edge of town where the last house met the forest and the farmers' fields,” said Roger. “I’ve never felt like a country kid or a city kid, but somewhere in between. We spent every summer out at our cabin in the Whiteshell that was built by my Great-Grandfather, and I do a lot of my writing out there. It’s a very tranquil and empty place.” This will be their first time stopping in Fernie to play their music. “I haven't played in Fernie. Fernie is a place where my music is brand new, and it's important to reach out to areas we haven't played before. And let's face it, I really also want to do some skiing in the mountains,” said Dow. “I’ve been through on a few road trips, but not since I was a teenager. It’s definitely time to explore. I also want to go skiing, I’ll try not to break anything,” said Roger. The musicians look forward to their upcoming show at Infinitea. They are set to play the T-Bar and Boutique on Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. there will be no cover to enter the event however donations will be accepted. “We're stoked to meet some new friends and share our songs,” said Dow. “Come hang out. I need more mountain buddies, we need to hear about where to go exploring,” said Roger.

or musician Annie Louise Genest, inspiration is easy to pin point. The artist, who is professionally known as Annie Lou, says bluegrass and mountain music played a huge factor in her musical tastes growing up. “I started out as a singer-songwriter when I first started playing guitar and writing songs based on what I could do on guitar, which wasn’t very much – you know, play a few chords,” said Lou. “Then as I got more proficient and really started to enjoy more acoustic music, I started listening to more blue grass music. It was a pretty natural progression and I think my songwriting had a certain leaning towards that.” There was one band in particular that played a huge roll in the influence, not just for her, but also for her entire family. Folk artist Annie Lou and her band will play at Clawhammer Press on Feb. “I grew up listening to a lot of Grateful Dead. 23 at 8 p.m. Submitted photo I’m the youngest of five and the whole family was said Lou. “They have started this music, contributing to the Dead Heads and I found it interesting to discover the Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead was a bluegrass banjo music scene in Fernie, which is pretty cool and I’m quite excited because of that to be coming there.” player – that was his first instrument,” she said. The majority of her repertoire will be off of her most recent Lou says that Garcia’s bluegrass roots are evident in some of album Tried and True, which was released in the fall of 2014, but the Grateful Dead’s later albums. “They played old country tunes and old folk. I kind of think says people can expect a few things from her show. “They can expect some original song writing that will make that it was the initial influence that maybe influenced my song them smile and maybe make them ponder and they can expect writing. As my song writing evolved, it sort of led to more of their toes to be tapping for sure. We have some nice upbeat that style.” Lou cites other influences as Bill Monroe, Hazel Dickens and numbers,” she said. “It’s mostly original music, but we also play some favourite traditional music as well. A nice acoustic more recently Lilian Welch. Lou and her band are stopping in Fernie as part of a three variety, but music that I believe has some real depth to it as week tour across B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. Having well.” Annie Lou will be touring with three musicians she is never stopped in Fernie before, she is excited to see the town especially as she has a personal connection to Michael and Ani comfortable with: mandolin player Andrew Hamilton, Sarah Hamilton on fiddle and Max Heineman on upright bass. The Hepher of Clawhammer Press. “Ani used to play music and they didn’t for awhile and then band will be playing at the Clawhammer Press on Feb. 23 at 8 she saw our set and it inspired her to get back into playing,” p.m. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door.

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Ghostrider Alex Cheveldave takes a shot against the Columbia Valley Rockies on Friday night. The team came out on top, winning the game 3-2. However, the Riders lost their two other games over the weekend. Photo by L. Scheitel By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

s the Ghostriders’ regular season is in it’s final stages, the team seems to have lost a bit of energy, and it was apparent in their last two games. The team played three games over the weekend, and started off strong with a win against the Columbia Valley Rockies, who they are neck and neck with in the standings. While Ghostriders sat in the penalty box for much of the game – Alex Cheveldave spent nine minutes in the box in his first game back in months – they didn’t let that deter them. Mitch Titus scored a shorthanded goal, which seemed to be the boost the team needed. “It was nice to get that going - first shorthanded goal of the season. We are short on penalty killers right now, there are a lot of guys out right now, so I had to step up,” said Titus after the game. “Actually everyone had to step up, I’ll be honest with you.” The Ghostriders won 3-2 but unfortunately could not keep the momentum for the rest of the weekend. On Saturday, the team travelled to Kimberley to face the division leaders and archrival, the Kimberley Dynamiters. The Ghostriders were outshot 40-13,

and head coach Craig Mohr credited goalie Brandon Butler only letting three goals get past him. “I’ve always said with this group, if we played hard, we are going to be okay with that. We didn’t have any energy. We were flat in Kimberley and you come out flat to the team that is leading your league and one of the best in the province, you’re going to get dominated, and we did,” said Mohr. With a final score of 3-1 in Kimberley, Mohr is concerned about the team’s ability to score goals. “If you’re only going to score one goal in games, it’s going to be hard to win. That is the one thing we have to do – we have to start generating more goals. You can’t score one and win hockey games in this league. You’ve got to generate more and we have the bodies to do it,” he said. The team hosted the Golden Rockets on Sunday night, who are placed last in the Eddie Mountain Division. Despite the fact that there is no chance for the Rockets to make the playoffs, they played hard and won their fifth game of the season. “It’s a hard one. It’s a team that, credit to them, they are still playing hard even with their

record and with only 14 skaters tonight. We had no excuse of being sick or injured or anything like that. We just got beat by a team that had less bodies than we did,” said Mohr. “We’ve got to re-group.” The Ghostriders worked hard in the second and third periods to get scoring chances, but were unable to catch the Rockets. An empty net goal in the last minute of the third sealed the game, with a final score of 3-1. With two games left in the regular season, Mohr maintains that they can’t panic. The team is taking some time away from the rink to re-group and energize before the playoffs, something that centre Ty Carron is looking forward to. “It’s going to be an experience,” said Carron. “Once all of our guys get back here from the flu and all of the injuries we are going to have a pretty good team going into the playoffs. It will be nice for everyone to finally get back into the line up.” The Ghostriders play their last away game against the Beaver Valley Nighthawks on Friday before hosting the Kimberley Dynamiters on Saturday, which will be played in the Sparwood Arena. As always, the puck is set to drop at 7:30 p.m.

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Pickle-ball: Fernie’s newest court sport By Bryn Catton Free Press Staff

ickle-ball is a sport that brings many racket sports together into an inclusive game for all ages. “If you have played a racket sport then you should adapt to the game fairly quickly. Indoors it is played on a badminton court. It combines badminton, squash, racket ball, tennis and table tennis. It uses all the racket skills,” said Donna Bradley, the Fernie ambassador of the sport. Bradley brought the sport to Fernie and is an advocate for how inclusive and enjoyable the game is. “I play it all summer, I love to play it. It is a great game, a great activity with great socialization. I thought lots of people would enjoy it and they have,” she said. The sport was introduced to Fernie in the late fall of last year. It started with a core group of players who play the

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game during the summer. “We started in November 2015. Several of us played pickle-ball over the summer and we wanted to have something to do in the winter as well. A lot of us go to our cottages, go down south to Arizona, Florida and Texas and they say that it is the fastest growing sport right now. We have a lot of people from Ontario too,” said Bradley. Participation for the sport has flourished from a core group and continues to grow almost every week. “Every day it grows, this session we have one new person. Every week we get one or two people coming out to give it a try,” said Bradley. “We have a lot of tennis players, we approached them first and they really picked it up. It is nice to have a racket in your hand over the winter. It’s an off-season sport for people that play tennis and when the ski conditions are bad we get a lot more pickle-ballers.” It has grown so much that Bradley has started to consider looking for additional courts. “We can’t get enough courts, it is a great facility but we are already packed in here we need another one,” said Bradley. “We play three times a week, Monday morning at 9 a.m. to about 11

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If you wish to make a presentation to the Board, please contact Corinne Burns at 250.417.2055 or by email at corinne.burns@sd5.bc.ca by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12th for presentations in Cranbrook or by 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 29th for presentations in Fernie. An estimate of the amount of time necessary for your presentation is required in order to be included on the agenda. Allotted time is 10 minutes per presentation. Presentations to the Board will be accepted in writing if you are unable to attend or if you do not wish to attend the meeting. You may drop off your requests at the Board office, 940 Industrial Rd 1 or email your requests to corinne.burns@sd5.bc.ca.

Players enjoy pickle-ball, a combination of many racket sports, at the Fernie Community Center. Photo by B. Catton

a.m. or so, Thursday morning at 10:15 to about 12:45 and Tuesday night from 7:45 to 10:45 p.m.” While the sport is catching on they welcome all ages and abilities levels to come and participate whenever they can. “It’s just a drop in fee, it’s a six-dollar drop in fee and we have paddles for use and provide the balls. It’s great fun, and a great activity,” said Bradley.

Sunset Ridge family fun event By Jenna Jensen Contributor

ver one hundred people enjoyed the sun and the sport of cross country skiing during the Sunset Ridge Cross Country Ski Club's family fun event. With many sets of ski's available to borrow and instructors on hand, those who were new to the sport had the opportunity to learn what it's all about, while others hit the trails soaking in the beautiful weather and views. "It was such a great event and we had so much positive feedback. I think the best comment we received was that we haven't seen kids or families have so much fun at the hill since the 1980's," said Shelly Hume, Sunset Ridge Ski Club Director. "We were really fortunate to be able to borrow and rent so many ski's and heard from a lot of people that they really had fun and would be interested in a program similar to Fernie's here in Sparwood. We are hopeful moving forward that we will be able to have ski's for kids to rent yearly and to have some locally trained instructors. The flat area at the hill worked perfectly for all the children to learn and see that this type of program could be a really positive thing for our community. All in all, we were really happy with the attendance and appreciate all of the support we received to make this event a huge success.”

Emery Adams is all smiles on her ski’s during the Sunset Ridge Cross Country Ski Club’s Family Day event. Submitted photo

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Fernie Nordic Society hosted the Kootenay Cup that fell outside of the core Kootenay Cup categories received a handmade medal, made locally by Ron Lentz, which participants were very excited about. Our volunteers put on an amazing lunch spread, with desserts, and the bonfire was a big hit.” The newer venue and its amenities provided the ideal start/finish location for the race. Many sections of trail that the clubs partners have contributed to were also used for the event. “The Elk Valley Nordic Centre was an amazing venue. We had great feedback on the course - lots of comments on the hills and the advantage our Fernie racers would have in terms of fitness and hill work,” said Lohmann. “The warming hut was dedicated to our timing and result volunteers, which worked out well given the warm day. We are so grateful to The Cedars, Galloway and Mount Loic Weber gets set to race as volunteer Emma Dressler looks on. Fernie Province Park for partnering with Submitted photo us in developing these trails.” The Teck Kootney Cup had almost 100 By Bryn Catton participants from B.C., Alberta and the U.S.A. Free Press Staff “We had an incredible turnout for our first ever Kootenay his is the first year that the Fernie Nordic Society Cup - 96 registrants from a variety of clubs. We were lucky (FNS) has held a Kootenay Cup race. The Nordic enough to host racers from Libby, Montana, Sovereign race series is a part of the 2015-16 Teck Regional Cup Lake, Black Jack Ski Club [from] Rossland, Toby Creek Program. Offering athletes age-appropriate categories Nordic [from] Invermere, Kimberley Nordic, Nelson and accessibility to competitive opportunities. The Kootenay series is one of four that Teck has sponsored in the U.S. and Canada. Despite the Griz having mixed feelings about the weekend, the FNS’s event was sunny and spring-like. “The stress level was high until a couple hours before the race. It rained past midnight the night before the race; the temperature did not go below zero. Despite these conditions, race morning turned out to be one of the sunniest we've had in a while,” • Street Hockey • Griz Day Parade said Megan Lohmann, president of the FNS. • Scavenger Hunt • Ski with Griz “Conditions were spring-skiing - the • Baby Griz Crawl •Pub Crawl snow was softer and became more so as the • Bacon Spectacular •Extreme Griz morning progressed. The Masters and • Dummy Downhill • Rail Jam SuperRec categories definitely had the hardest conditions to battle. So goes weather in Fernie.” As it was the FNS’s first time hosting the event it marks a big step for the club. “The Elk Valley Nordic Centre has been open only three seasons, and we've had a formal race team for For more two seasons - people information visit: were so supportive of www.ferniegrizdays.com our young club and patient with the big Email: learning curve,” said events@ferniechamber.com Lohmann. “[We had] Tel: great feedback on the 250.423.6868 prizes and awards too. The top three racers

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Clara Michal, Monty Clarke, Gryffin Falzon-Knoop and Norah Lohmann are members of the Fernie Nordic Society and competed in the Teck Kootenay Cup, which the Fernie Nordic Ski Club hosted over the weekend. Submitted photo

Nordic Ski Club and Foothills Nordic [from] Calgary,” said Lohmann. While the event is a big step for the club, they have also had a great membership turn out for this season. “Club registration has far exceeded 700 members this year. We reached 575 last year - the increase is so exciting for our club, and demonstrates the community that is developing around cross-country skiing,” said Lohmann.

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Sparwood and Elkford skating clubs prepare for winter performances about Keeping B.C. Mine Workers on the Job... with MLA Bill Bennett 1. Commodity prices for metallurgical coal and copper are at their lowest in a decade and mines across BC are struggling to remain open. While Government cannot change global economic trends, we do have one lever and that is to help mines reduce operating costs with a deferral of electricity costs. 2. As of March 1st, all operating mines in BC can defer 75% of their power costs for 24 months of the next five years and then repay the amounts plus a commercial rate of interest when commodity prices come back up. This is not a subsidy & tax payers are not on the hook. 3. We want the five coal mines in our region to continue sustaining the families of the Elk Valley and Cranbrook. By providing the option to not pay power costs hopefully Teck can continue its normal operations- keeping thousands of people employed in our region.

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he Elkford and Sparwood skating clubs are gearing up for their end-of-season shows this weekend. Skaters are looking to put on a performance that showcases the skills they have been working hard to learn all year. Lisa Skubovius, the head coach for both clubs talked to The Free Press earlier this week. “At the end of the winter season the clubs put on ice shows to highlight what all the kids have learned over the year and to have fun with music and costumes and all that good stuff,” said Skubovius. She is a veteran teacher and has been teaching in the area for a handful of years. “This will by my sixth season in Elkford and it’s my first season as head coach in Sparwood. I also do some coaching in Fernie but I’m not the head coach there,” said Skubovius. Elkford’s skating club’s performances are set for the 26 and 27 of February at the Elkford arena at 7 p.m. for both evenings. “Elkford’s show is called ‘Once upon a Skate’. It is a collection of everyone’s favourite all time stories,” said Skubovius. “Whether it is famous books, movies, or fairytales. It is an exciting collection of the world’s most popular stories like Tortoise and the Hare, Jack and Jill. There will also be some ghost stories and mystery stories.” Sparwood wraps up the season with their show on Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. at the community’s arena. “That show is called Battles on Blades: Heroes

and Villains. We asked for suggestions and themes from club members and that was one of the suggestions, to do famous heroes and villains and put them onto the ice,” said Skubovius. “There will be a variety of costumes at both shows. The kids always look so cute so there will definitely be the cute factor with a lot of colourful characters and costumes doing a musical review featuring famous heroes and villains throughout history. Focusing on pop culture, like movies.” Combined, the two clubs will have around 100 skaters that will be participating in the events. “Elkford has more than Sparwood. In the Sparwood show there will be 45 skaters, in the Elkford show there is about 55,” said Skubovius. While there are no skaters who participate in both the Elkford and Sparwood clubs, each club will feature guest skaters from the neighbouring club at their events. “There are a few Sparwood skaters who also participate in Fernie but no real cross over between Sparwood and Elkford. Both shows are featuring guest skaters, Elkford will be featuring Sparwood skaters and the Sparwood show will feature Elkford guest skaters,” she said. The clubs coach encourages the communities to come out to the events and enjoy the performances. “It is a super enjoyable show for anyone, whether you know a skater or not,” said Skubovius. “Tickets will be sold at the door and all the money raised will go to help the clubs with their operating costs.”

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Skaters from both the Sparwood and Elkford skating clubs are preparing for their winter performances in the upcoming weeks. Photo by L. Scheitel

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It was costume day at Fernie Alpine Resort last weekend. Instructors and students were encouraged to dress up and celebrate the sixth week of winter lessons. Photo by B. Catton By Leah Scheitel Mommy Ride days provide a half-day lift ticket Free Press Staff and free childcare for an afternoon for $69 from Monday to Thursday. Finally, the No School Ride ernie Alpine Resorts’ ski school has announced days offer an active form of childcare. On the six new programs aimed at attracting locals to days in the school district when the public schools the hill. Three different programs were made are not in session, lesson and lift ticket programs are specifically to cater to local residents and people available. The offers are only open to residents or who may not have visited the hill in years. business employees. “The whole idea through different programs, “Cost is a barrier, it is expensive to ski. This is both for adults and for kids, is to try and get some something we can do for locals so the barrier isn’t so local interest back into being at the resort, being high. The programs that work are the programs that skiing or snowboarding and back at the resort,” said build the community around skiing,” said Liggett. Wendy Reade. “It’s to try and sort of eliminate the Both Reade and Liggett say the programs are part disconnect between the town and the ski area.” of a larger three to five year plan, hoping to invite Reade has been working with Keith Liggett more locals on the hill. to make the programs with the main focus of “There is more information at their fingertips to being cost friendly. The Get on the Snow program, decide if they are going to go for the day or not which will run from Mar. 7 to 28, combines three go for the day. I think that is a challenge for our half-day lessons, three lift tickets and rentals for business at large, just the snow industry at large $149. Participants of the program are also able to across the board. I think that we being the ski area purchase half price Resorts of the Canadian Rockies have to do a better job of inviting people to come loyalty cards. up,” said Reade.

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Burton Mountain Festival coming to FAR By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

ver the Feb. 26 weekend, Burton Snowboards will be taking over Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) for the annual Burton Mountain Festival. While the Festival is only in its second year in Canada, it is a decade old within the United States. So far, the festival has seen success in Canada, according to Kyla Butchko, marketing coordinator for Burton Canada. “Last year was our first year and we definitely gained momentum by the end of the tour and this year we have seen such good success with it,” she said. “We have really great guys and girls working it. They are super informed about the product and can educate you so you know exactly what you are taking out. It’s been really well received so far.” Burton brings their fleet of 2016 products to the mountain, and invite people to try any board and binding on the hill. “People can come to the trailer and as long as they have an ID or a credit card, they just sign a form and they can take our

boards out and go ride with them,” said Butchko. One of the weekend’s biggest events for Butchko is the Burton Girls Ride day. Girls of every age and skill level are welcome to join the group for an afternoon ride. “We are basically trying to bring this community of female boarders together and just learn stuff together,” said Butchko. “It’s a really kind of supportive non-intimidating environment for lots of female riders to kind of progress.” Girls Ride Days in other locations have been popular over the season. At the event in Lake Louise, 47 female riders mustered together for the occasion. The Burton Mountain Festival started in Ontario and has stops across the country, including lesser-known Saskatchewan hills, not just large resorts. Other features of the festival include a Throwback Challenge and a Riglet Park. In the Throwback Challenge, participants are given original prototypes of Burton Snowboards to ride as Butchko described, they are “essentially a plank of wood with no edges” – through an obstacle course. The winner of the obstacle course gets to keep the throwback snowboard.

A Riglet Park will be set up at Fernie Alpine Resort as part of the Burton Mountain Festival. Submitted photo

For the young boarders, the Riglet Park will be open at the bottom of Mighty Moose. “It’s a miniature snowboard park where you can pull kids around on a riglet board,” said Butchko. “It’s a really cool opportunity for any new parents, if they just want to get their kids on a board for the first time.”

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for the week of February 21 to February 27, 2016 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

You decide to make a few changes to your home so it better reflects who you are. You are rather proud of the work you get done.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

You meet some interesting people who are assets to your social circle. A great opportunity inspires you to start organizing a move in the near future.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

A relationship requires some sensitivity and lots of affection in order to avoid discord. Good communication can improve the situation.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

There is a lot of action in store for you. If you like to travel, you treat yourself to an adventure you’ve been dreaming of for a long time. A short getaway could turn out to be unforgettable.

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Your impressive imagination allows you to create a great masterpiece. You embark on a new lifestyle that is more in line with your aspirations. Everything will fall into place.

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You need to recharge your batteries. Some accumulated fatigue requires that you get some good rest. You may also develop some artistic or esoteric talents.

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Your social life certainly seems a lot busier this week. You start going to a gym or outdoors with friends in order to play a new sport or do a new physical activity.

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Some friends invite you to escape winter and fly south for a great vacation. You’ll have lots of fun, and your perpetual optimism is contagious.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

You may decide to go back to school on the spur of the moment in order to improve your employment possibilities. A flash of inspiration points you in the right direction.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

You may obtain funding for a project that is close to your heart. Don’t hesitate to consult your bank manager in order to consolidate your debts and live more comfortably.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

You’re sure to embark on a big cleanup at home, which also has the advantage of driving away the blues. You get clear on some important points with your beloved.

PUZZLE NO. 544

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CITY CIVIC ELECTIONS Very little interest was taken in the civic election on Thursday owing to the knowledge that a Government Commissioner would doubtless be appointed in a few days. All vacancies were filled by acclamation, Harry Douglas returning to

the position of Mayor, and T. Shorthouse, J. Hamer and P. Carosella as aldermen; Jack Sweeney as Police Commissioner and S. Herchmer as School Trustee. Thos. Barton will take the place of R. S. Phillips on the School Board.

LOOK OUT FOR THESE SYMPTOMS OF CONSTIPATION

BLIZZARD AROUND ELKO A blizzard has been howling around Elko for a week. The roads are blocked and the small snowplow is frozen up on the Mott hill. O.A. Abbey, of Flagstone, endeavoured to bring his daughter to the Fernie Hospital

yesterday. She is suffering from acute appendicitis and Mr. Abbey was making a rush trip in a heated car. He got stuck on the Mott hill and the young lady was compelled to remain there for twelve hours. Finally help arrived and they got to Elko and she came on

to Fernie on the C.P.R. passenger today. The big snowplow is down at Elko today and is making good progress toward getting the road open. Owing to the G.N. cut at Elko being full of snow the Great Northern train has been held at Fernie for three

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST BULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24

Recognizing cyberbullying Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent. According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying. Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/or phone conversations. What makes cyberbullying more difficult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy. Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be challenging. Although cyberbullying is on the rise, there are some things that parents and children can do to

help put a stop to such unfortunate instances. * Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can open up a window for trouble. * Adolescents and teens should feel comfortable talking with their parents without the fear of reprimand. Otherwise, they may hide instances of cyberbullying or not know how to broach sensitive topics like bullying. Parents can engage in conversation with their children often and stress that the doors of communication are always open. * Teens should be made aware that cyberbullying is a very real occurrence and is not just other kids “having fun” or “joking.” If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and addressed. * Parents can monitor and limit their children’s personal accounts. Some smartphone and tablet

applications can be mirrored on the main account, enabling parents to see incoming text or video messages. * A laptop or desktop computer should be placed in a shared space so that usage can be monitored. Parents can restrict tablet or smartphone usage to public areas. * When online, children should be advised not to share personal information. Social media sites may be used by bullies to gather sensitive information about a person that can be used against them at a later time. Children should be urged to keep passwords secret and to never give information such as birthdays, phone numbers and addresses to people who aren’t close friends. Friend lists should be restricted to only those people students interact with frequently to minimize the chance for bullying or other inappropriate behavior. * Teens who have been bullied can keep evidence of the bullying and may benefit from talking with a counselor. Cyberbullying is a growing concern for educators and parents and has far-reaching implications. Getting smart about this phenomenon can help staunch new cases of online bullying.

Adults should remain diligent in monitoring what kids are doing online. Bullying can take place through digital devices, such as mobile phones.

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