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Specializing in EMDR & Play Therapy with children, teens, adults and families

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Fernie Counselling your distress? Fernie Museum and Consulting Don’t talk about it - Process It!491 2nd Ave 1601 11 Ave 250-423-2608 with EMDR Therapy Sue Boyd and other current and former Feeling stuck? Hurt? Tired of talking about your distressing situation? Don’t talk about it, process it. Soar to new heights with EMDR therapy, a proven, effective, Cheryl Hulburd MSW RSW CPT RPT (Certified Play Therapist) members of the Fernie Ski Patrol partnered with the Fernie Museum to create an exciting and relevant exhibit launching this winter season. fast, neurological process that allows for EMDR CERTIFIED The Dragon Tamers is a timeline following processing memories. Have you ever experienced that will power, awareness, and determination are not enough for change? 250-423-2608 Cheryl@ferniecounselling.ca CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVATE the development of the avalanche control program at Fernie Snow Valley/ Fernie Alpine Resort from 1975 to today’s systems and procedures, including interesting details on the Griz Chair Fernie Counselling & Consulting now disaster. There are two panels with photos offers EMDR intensives. EMDR is the and info, as well as many artifacts such as fastest growing evidence-based therapy an avalauncher, weather equipment, old available today that has resulted in signs, etc. 85% -90% recovery. This methodology transforms your brain’s neural networks which supports optimal mental health. This is a deep psycho-neurological brain change that benefit adults, teens, and children. The Land of Thundering Snow, a travelling exhibit from the Revelstoke Museum and Archives, augments the story by explaining avalanches and how to control them. Both will be on display at the Fernie Counselling and Consulting Fernie Museum from December 4 until offers the options of one-hour sessions the end of March. Visit ferniemuseum. to intensive multi day treatment. Have an com. expert work with you – Cheryl Hulburd is an EMDR trained, certified and approved consultant with EMDR Canada and EMDR International Association, and Certified and Registered Play Therapist. Visit ferniecounselling.ca to learn more. Submitted Photo Submitted Photo

Snow Valley Christmas Cheer Committee

The Snow Valley Christmas Cheer Committee is back at it again, raising funds to support those in our community who have been struggling this past year. Up until November 30, 2021 they accepted nominations from community members with a back story, and they continue to accept donations via e-transfer at snowvalleychristmascheer@gmail.com. Their mandate is that nobody should be left behind, and over the years the duo behind this committee, Rhoda Burrows-Deluca and Jeri Mitchell, have brightened up many individuals and families during the holiday season.

For more information, visit Snow Valley Christmas Cheer Committee on Facebook or send them a private message

“Thanking you in advance.” - Rhoda and Jeri

#SpendItInFernie

by BRAD PARSELL

What happened to this year? Seriously?! It’s December already, and that means ski season is kicking off. It also means the holiday season is upon us – a critical time of year for our local businesses. Some retail businesses can make up to 25-30% of their annual gross revenue for the year during the holiday shopping period. After another challenging year, Fernie businesses are looking forward to this holiday boost.

But the pandemic has dramatically accelerated online shopping trends and more consumers than ever are doing their holiday shopping on large e-commerce platforms like Amazon. The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has been encouraging everyone in our community to commit to shopping local these holidays with the #SpendItInFernie campaign. The reasons for shopping local are many, but if you’re looking for that extra push to embrace Fernie businesses for your holiday shopping needs – I got you covered!

Here are my top seven reasons to #SpendItInFernie these holidays by shopping local:

1. Supply chain issues – You’ve read it all over the news and seen the photos of dozens of cargo ships sitting off the west coast of the USA waiting to unload goods. Supply chain issues are real these holidays, and there is no guarantee you’ll get that Amazon gift delivered in time. Shop local and save the stress of refreshing your shipment tracking status every five minutes on Christmas Eve!

2. Better customer service – Most local business owners and staff do what they do because they are passionate about their offering. They will spend the time with you to get the perfect gift, are super knowledgeable about their products, and will go the extra mile that a faceless algorithm simply cannot.

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“The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has been encouraging everyone in our community to commit to shopping local these holidays with the #SpendItInFernie campaign.”

3. Locally-sourced, one-of-a-kind

gifts – Local businesses often sell locally-made products that are unique and exclusive to Fernie. And they support local makers and producers!

4. Support for community groups – According to research by LOCO BC, local businesses provide 25 times more support to local community groups and charities compared to multinational organizations. Buy a gift locally and it may well end up supporting your kid’s sporting team!

5. Creates local jobs – Supporting local businesses means supporting the staff that power them. The more successful local businesses become, the more local jobs are created in our community.

6. Better for the environment – Think of all the packaging and transportation emissions involved in getting each of your packages from an Amazon fulfillment warehouse in Delaware,

USA or some far-flung country to here in Fernie. Shopping locally can be better for our community and the environment.

7. Keep money circulating locally

– This is the big one. According to the same LOCO BC study, for every $100 spent with a local BC business, $63 is re-circulated back into our BC economy (vs $14 for multinational corporations). Local businesses are more likely to buy from other local businesses and contribute to a strong commercial tax base that is reinvested into our community.

From Brad, on The Fix

“I remember my first full day here in Fernie, taking a walk down main street and kinda pinching myself. While waiting for my first (of many!) bagels at Big Bang, I spotted the Fernie Fix and was blown away by how much was going on in this little town I was now calling home.”