Fernie Fix December 2018

DECEMBER 2018 | ISSUE 144

TH E In this month’s Special Feature, Rhonda and Jeri talk about leaving no one behind

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Feature Resident Andrea Brennan on her journey here and her love of Fernie

Jesse Bell reminisces about writing 92 Fernie Fix articles, and moving on

I SSUE New columnist Maddy Alaric on mastering the perfect squat

Emma Polit shares her local fashion finds... from affordable to luxe

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COMMUNITY AND EVENTS | 24

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Feature Resident – Andrea Brennan

by Krista Turcasso Planning Ahead - Underage Drinking

by Kerri Wall Family Stoke – In the Sweet Spot

by Shelby Cain Inside and Out with Rebecca Hall – Then and Now

Nostalgia Issue Special Feature No One Left Behind by Rhoda Burrows and Jeri Mitchell

BUSINESS IN THE VALLEY | 9 Business News/New Business Making Social Media Work – Kick Start Your 2019 Social Media Content Strategy

by Christina Pilarski Money Matters - Income Tax Planning

by Gerald Price, CPA CA

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT | 16 Feature Artist – Marni Carroll ArtBeat - Old Days, New Way

by Michael Hepher At Peace and Yet On Fire – Being There

by Sadie Rosgen Rental Fix – Jack Ryan

by Andrew Vallance

RECREATION AND OUTDOOR LIFE | 39 Never Have I Ever – For the Love of Fernie by Jesse Bell Hitting the Trails - Fernie Golf Course Nordic Loop by Julie Kelly, FTA

HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE | 47 Elements of Movement - All About the Squat with Maddy Alaric Family Wellness - Food as Medicine with Dr. Taina Turcasso ND, RM Fashion For Everyone - Outdoor Apparel

by Emma Polit

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For The Love of Food - Fernie Distillers

by Katie Hamar

BITS AND BYTES | 47 The Answer Guy – MassDrop

by Kevin McIsaac Astrology – December 2018

by Ashley Kristina

FERNIE FUN | 50 Fix Trivia COVER: F.A.R. Patrol ski lineup during the daily morning meeting.

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EDITOR’S FIX

CONTRIBUTORS ANDREW VALLANCE is a cinophile nerd who currently lives on the west coast.

Girlfriendless, he spends his time going to movies, buying DVDs and flirting.

ASHLEY KRISTINA has studied astrology for over twenty years and has been reading and teaching for the past five years. In her perspective, astrology is a compass that makes sense. For private consultations email mountainashastrology@gmail.com.

CHRISTINE PILARSKI of CIPR Communications believes in the power of meaningful relationships and strategic engagement, both on and offline.

EMMA POLIT likes to wander the world, swim in the seas and ride in the mountains. You may also find her sipping margaritas and eating tacos.

GERALD PRICE of GPI Chartered Profesional Accountants has experience in preparing audit, review and notice to reader financial statements and corporate, personal, estates and trust income tax returns. Gerald enjoys skiing, water skiing, trapshooting and riding motorcycles.

JESSE BELL gets nostalgic for nearly seven years of writing, and says goodbye to her column Never Have I Ever. She’s not crying, she swears, it’s just dust.

JULIE KELLY is the Manager for the Fernie Trails Alliance and loves spending time on the Fernie trails.

KATIE HAMAR grew up in the Maritimes and has lived in Fernie for the past five years. She is a self-professed foodie, wine lover and works as the Sales and Event Coordinator at Island Lake Lodge.

KERRI WALL does a lot of private consultation and counselling work with parents. She is also a total non-drinker.

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KEVIN MCISAAC haunts the coffee shops and streets of Fernie to find his column source material.

MADDY ALARIC is a lover of putting things down and picking them back up again, whether it be weights or her two year old daughter. She loves inspiring people through her classes at Soar Studios and looks forward to sharing this love through her column, “Elements of Movement.”

MICHAEL HEPHER is a painter, printmaker, sculptor and musician living and working in Fernie. His work is collected internationally and can be seen locally at Clawhammer Press and a variety of galleries and public spaces in Western Canada.

REBECCA HALL is making the most of summer attending as many events as possible and enjoying the occasional Base Camp Pale Ale. RHODA BURROWS and JERI MITCHELL are big on community, whether it be through volunteering at events, helping their neighbour or organising their holiday charity, Fernie Snow Valley Christmas Cheer. In this month’s Special Feature, they have a challenge for you!

SHELBY CAIN has lived in the East Kootenays most of her life. She’s a full-time writer and musician in the roots band, Wild Honey. Shelby’s first novel, Mountain Girl, is available at a book store near you. Her second novel? Any day now…

DR. TAINA TURCASSO is a naturopathic doctor and midwife practicing in Calgary, Alberta. She spends most of her time catching babies, and is inching her way back to Fernie.

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; all that we deeply love becomes a part of us. – Helen Keller

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s the holidays approach, I tend to become a sentimental mess.

Even more so now that I have children.

Decades of memories are layered within my mind, creating a general feeling of longing for this time of year and all that it brings. What I have found interesting, though is how this can also cause a feeling of melancholy. Things just aren’t the same. And how can they be? I have nostalgia for a Christmas comprised of the best parts and people of over 30 years of celebrations…

It’s inevitable. With time, things change.

And these changes can be so hard. We miss people, we miss traditions, we miss how we felt, and we lament the losses.

But, what I have come to learn is that these changes can lead to memories we’ll one day look back on just as fondly.

Sometimes we have to let go a little to truly experience what is happening right now. All of our memories become a part of us… they are something we carry in our hearts, something we can share with others with pure joy, and the real magic happens when these memories blend with the new ones being created.

Happy holidays, everyone. Wishing you fond memories, new and old.

Krista Turcasso, Editor

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by RHODA BURROWS AND JERI MITCHELL

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eri Mitchell and I run a Christmas Cheer Committee with the help of a few Elves here in Fernie to spread kindness and cheer throughout the Christmas Holidays and year round if someone or a family needs help.

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We decided to start handing out Christmas Cheer when we found that there were folks slipping through the cracks of our society’s help line. There are people within our community going without at Christmas and through the year, not getting noticed and with little to no help. Jeri and I love our community and the Holidays and we thought we could help by using our faces and voices to raise funds for those silent in their struggle.

Our name tells a story of days of old, “Fernie Snow Valley” Christmas Cheer.

There is a nostalgia for the days when your neighbour helped by bringing in a crop, spent time feeding the farm animals, watched your wee ones when you needed a break, or just were there to sit with you if you needed an ear or a smile. This is why the Snow Valley - to bring back the feeling of the days when Heiko would let you toboggan down the ski hill for free with a tow behind his skidoo, or a kind stranger would pile 20 people into their station wagon for a ride to the ski hill!

This is our Fernie, our community and our family. What can you do for someone this holiday season or throughout the year when a helping hand is needed? Jeri and I challenge you to find your random act of kindness and help us in our plight that no one should be left behind!

Merry Christmas to one and all! God Bless you and your families.

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BUSINESS NEWS

The Arts Station 601 1st Ave 250-423-4842

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his December, enjoy Joey Kosolofski’s first solo show, Searching For a Ground which includes a collection of works from the past four years of his mountain living. Kosolofski creates a balance between abstract and urban art, with a developing style that incorporates the natural beauty of vibrant mountain SUBMITTED PHOTO landscapes and scenery. This show features some of his previous abstract works along with recent interpretations of iconic views from the valley. It encourages the use of imagination to interpret expressive art into an individual vision for each viewer.

Kosolofski is a self-taught artist using a “no rules” approach with multiple techniques to present ideas onto canvas. He continues his artistic exploration with openness to different ways of working, using various mediums on his canvas. Kosolofski also offers his expertise to create commercial commission pieces or custom canvas work.

Join Kosolofski at the official opening on December 8, 2018 from 7-9pm.

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Fernie Area Hiking Trails and Natural Plant Compendium by Terry Nelson

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aving been involved in everything trails, whether breaking ground for new routes, bushwhacking wishing there was a trail, summiting Fernie’s surrounding peaks, and/or participating in the many area trail organisations, Terry Nelson has experienced the evolution of the significant trail development over the last 40 years.

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Wanting to share this knowledge so others could step out and enjoy the environment and have an expanded appreciation for wild nature, Terry wrote Fernie Area TERRY NELSON Hiking Trails and Natural Plant Compendium soon to be released. His book will provide an overview of some of the area’s premier hikes, with a complimentary plant guide, all enhanced with a selection of colour photos, which will inspire the adventurer to head out into the hills. Whether being enjoyed while sitting in the comforts of home, or as a trailside companion the Plant Compendium will help to identify the vegetation that line the pathways in our region.

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ugshots is currently looking for a permanent and full time food service supervisor who can ensure safety standards are maintained, supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of staff, maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage, establish methods to meet work schedules and perform the same duties as workers supervised (if needed).

Requirements include secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience, minimum one year of experience in food prep or service, ability to supervise five to ten people, fluent in English, and ability to work in a high-paced environment, to work under pressure, and stand for extended periods.

Apply in person, between 10am to 4pm or email shauntelle_mugshots@ live.com. Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply: Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, newcomers to Canada.

Watch for the launch this December in Fernie. For more information, contact Terry at fernienelsons@shaw.ca.

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Business in the Valley

BUSINESS NEWS

Straight Line 461 2nd Ave 250-423-3532

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traight Line is bringing back their “Wax For the Fernie Food Bank” fundraiser this December. This year they are changing it up. They spent the fall creating a Fundraiser Thermometer which has been installed on the exterior window at the shop downtown. Instead of collecting non-perishables, they are donating 100% of all ski and snowboard waxing revenue up to December 23 to the Fernie Food Bank!

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“This allows them to use the money to buy exactly what they need, exactly when they need it,” owner Ian Shopland tells us. Their goal is to hit $2000 but are hoping that with the community behind them they can surpass it. Book your service online at straightlinefernie.com.

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resented by Ace Ferguson Studio, the Fernie A.F. Pop-up Studio is offering shoppers an additional option this holiday season.

Located in the back of the Ghostrider SUBMITTED PHOTO Trading building in downtown Fernie, the cool space highlights some amazing artisan talent including Ace Ferguson Studio, Aloe and Salt, Asteria Tea Co, Clawhammer Press, and Wild Wolves Design. Find that perfect and unique gift for that special someone on your list, from the selection of fibre jewellery and beads, letterpress prints, organic tea, ceramics and wooden goods.

The Fernie A.F. Pop-up is open until December 31. Happy shopping!

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ith 25 years experience in the business either managing or teaching bookkeeping, Jennifer O’Donnell created Beyond Bookkeeping in an effort to help small business owners. The goal is to help business owners understand the financial side of their business, reviewing monthly reconciliation and statements, getting to know their business and empowering them to take control and make better decisions.

“It can make a big difference to their success,” she says.

If you or someone you know would benefit from these services, call or email her at info@ beyondbookkeeping.ca.

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4 Steps to Kick Start Your 2019 Social Media Content Strategy

by CHRISTINA PILARSKI

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f your family is anything like mine things get nostalgic during the holidays. My sister-in-law loves bringing over old pictures of the family and trying to recreate them; my mom is all about pulling out home videos of me singing in the Christmas pageant when I was 4. Do you dread those memories each year? Or love them? Either way, I am challenging you to turn that nostalgia into social media content.

How can you use these memories to tell your story? These steps can kick-start your 2019 social media content strategy: 1. Decide on the story you want to tell Being on social media is not just tactical; it is strategic. Understand how your social media accounts can help you meet your business goals. Reflect on how to use social media to showcase your personality and reach out to your target markets. Think about the type of content that gets your attention online, and what draws you in to learn more.

2. Create your own weekly schedule Create a chart with the days of the week and map out a theme for each day. This is where you really start to change your mindset to being proactive on social media.

Our audio store client did exactly this.

When he was getting nostalgic in his shop (showing us old concert tickets, albums, and photos) his social media content schedule became easy. On Monday’s he would feature his favourite albums, on Tuesday’s photos of the evolution of his store, on Thursday’s he would showcase concert tickets from his past, and on Saturday’s he would share family photos related to their love of music.

On the other days, he would share customer

reviews and highlight his products and services.

3. Find content that already exists Once you have your weekly schedule it should become clear what you have and what you need. Start organizing content by days of the week. Think about holidays, times of the year, and your business cycle as you select what to slot in each week.

Our audio store client had what he needed for four out of seven days. Not a bad start!

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use a tool like Hootsuite to proactively schedule it so that it automatically posts on the days you have mapped.

A few caveats – check in on your scheduled content regularly to make sure it is still populating, to make sure it is still applicable (your target audience and business may evolve), and that it is still sensitive to current events (you do not want to advertise a ‘fire’ sale during an unexpected, tragic incident in the community).

Your vintage photos and mementos become engaging content. People love interacting with photos and videos – and they become even more engaged if you tell a story alongside the shared visual.

So, before grandpa rolls out the slideshow start to get organised – decide on your 2019 story, create daily topics that can help guide your content, and, then, use your downtime to start proactively creating and scheduling content.

4. Schedule it on your downtime Stop scrolling through your social media feeds aimlessly on Boxing Day. Be strategic on social media instead of wasting time.

Now that you have organised the content

We would love to see those holiday photos – share them with us at @CIPRComs – and follow us because we might share a few too. Use the hashtags #PRPower and #FernieSuccess to let us know how your 2019 social media strategy is shaping up.

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MONEY MATTERS

Income Tax Planning

by GERALD PRICE, CPA CA

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ost of us avoid thinking about our income tax return until it is time to file it. We are taxed on the calendar year so December is the last month that you can undertake transactions that will affect your tax return. The following are some suggestions that may reduce your 2018 income tax expense.

Most tax deductions and tax credits are available only for expenditures made in the calendar year.You may benefit by paying some expenses sooner than you normally would.

Childcare expenses may only be deducted in the year they are paid. If the childcare for December 2018 is paid in January 2019 you include it on your 2019 income tax return. Paying your January 2019 childcare in December 2018 will move the deduction from your 2019 tax return to your 2018 tax return accelerating the deduction.

Medical expenses are eligible for a tax credit for any twelve-month period that ends in the tax year.You may be able to increase the income tax benefit by accelerating or delaying some elective medical expenses such as prescription glasses or paying the outstanding balance on a dental procedure done on a payment plan.

Charitable donations must be made

by December 31, 2018, to receive the tax credit for 2018. If you intend to donate to a charity and you have shares in a publicly traded company with an unrealized gain, consider donating the shares instead of cash.You receive the charitable donation tax receipt for the fair market value of the shares, giving you the full tax credit and the realized gain on the disposition is exempted from income tax.

Review your investment portfolio paying attention to your realized gains and losses.

If you have a realized gain, consider selling a security that has an unrealized loss to offset the realized gain. While income tax

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planning is important, don’t let income taxes determine what you sell. Evaluate your positions to determine if changes should be made to your holdings.

Contributions to Federal and Provincial Political Parties receive generous tax credits. If you support your favourite political party before December 31, 2018, it will save some money on your tax bill come April 2019.

For those taxpayers that have sufficient income with no source deductions make sure your income tax instalments are paid for 2018. Any interest you incur for insufficient instalment payments is not income tax deductible.

If you have self-employment income and plan to add to your equipment or vehicles, the capital cost allowance claims are accessed faster if you acquire those assets prior to December 31, 2018, rather than waiting until after that date. Ensure that you acquire the equipment that you need for your business and don’t buy equipment for the tax deduction. Buying equipment not needed for the business just to obtain an

income tax write off does not make sense from the cash flow point of view.

RRSPs acquired in the first sixty days of 2019 can be deducted against the 2018 income. Making the contribution in December 2018 instead of waiting for February 2019 will allow the tax-sheltered income to work to your benefit sooner.

Make sure you have purchased sufficient RRSPs to cover the repayments required for home purchases or education costs.

While on the topic of RRSPs, if your income is low in 2018 you may benefit by withdrawing RRSP prior to December 31, 2018. If you have income under the basic income tax exemption there will be no income tax cost to you if you draw out RRSP money up to the basic exemption.

If you have room in your TFSA and you have money in non-registered investments you should top up your TFSA to save the income tax cost on those investments.

For more information please consult with your professional tax advisor.

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Arts and Entertainment

FEATURE ARTIST

Marni Carroll I am on a journey with this wonderful craft which I began a year ago to create and perfect one of a kind, handcrafted silver-smithed jewellery. My aim is to create unique, personalised jewellery to last a lifetime, and bring joy and warmth to those who wear my rings, pendants, and earrings.

I was first drawn to making jewellery when I was around 12 years old. I did a lot of beadwork and used to give and sell the pieces I made to members of my family, especially my mum - she was and still is my greatest customer. I made necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and earrings. It was very time

consuming, stringing each bead onto the cord, however, I found it incredibly meditative.

I was on a bit of a roll with the whole jewellery thing, so I decided to set up a stall on my front lawn to catch all of the foot traffic, and what a better time to engage customers than when mass ended at the church conveniently located at the corner of my street. I made a killing that day!

Around three years ago, after settling into Canada as home, I began wirewrapping stones. I was looking for something to comfort me, something

that I could rely on to be my type of meditation, especially when I was missing my family in Australia. I began signing up for craft fairs once my partner and I made the move to Fernie, and I cannot express the gratitude for the amount of love and support I received from this community. I suddenly felt like I had so much more purpose to my already full life. From here, I began instructing others how to wire wrap and it was a priceless feeling seeing how happy people were when they too created a beautiful piece of jewellery with their own hands.

Today I still get that feeling from making jewellery, however, I have honed all of my energy in on working with silvers and semi-precious stones. I took a short course last year on silversmithing, where I learned the basics. Enough to get me feeling confident in using the torch by myself and not burning my fingers off or singeing an eyebrow. I have also been lucky enough to have a local Fernie fellow unofficially apprentice me and teach me so much about the art; for this, I am incredibly grateful.

A lot of my time spent in the amazing workshop that my partner created, includes me bent down on the ground,

trying to find the piece of silver I just lost, or trying not to burn myself, or completely melting what I am working on. This craft is sometimes very difficult and I am pretty sure I don’t have fingerprints on some of my fingers, from filing them so hard. There are always good and not so good days, that’s why silversmithing is a journey because I am forever learning new techniques and of course patience.

I am currently working on some custom orders as well as stock for the upcoming Christmas craft fair. I am excited to bring some unique pieces that will make for special gifts at affordable prices.

I love sharing my craft with all of you; the pieces I make come from my heart and bring so much joy to my life. This town, this community, is the best. It’s not only filled with extremely talented people, but also with people who lift each other up, encouraging all to reach for the stars what a special place. Thank you, Fernie for welcoming me and encouraging me to reach for the stars.

For more on Marni’s creations, visit marnibreejewellery@etsy.com or email marnibreecarroll@gmail.com for inquiries.

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Old Days, New Ways

by MICHAEL HEPHER

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hile some enjoy revisiting old memories for the good feelings they bring, I’ve made a career of setting up residence in the past and making a living there. Clawhammer Press is a business quite literally built on a foundation of nostalgia. The process I use to make prints remains virtually unchanged since Gütenberg’s time, nearly 600 years ago.

What is it about the ‘good old days’ that tug at our heartstrings? It’s a complex question with a many-layered answer.

What first appealed to me about letterpress printing is the hands-on process that drew me away from the computer. While I’ve always appreciated the craft, I’ve never been interested in old things simply because they were old. When I got my first printing press, all of that changed—the history started to be very relevant to the process, the equipment, and the product, and suddenly I wanted to know more.

Once I understood the history, I wanted to push forward without losing that historical knowledge and context.

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from our neighbours and our roots. Having these historic crafts around is important because it grounds us in our origin story.

Unfortunately just having them around is not enough—a diamond necklace has little true value if it never gets worn at a ball.

Watching people come into Clawhammer Press is a fascinating thing. The machines themselves have a utilitarian beauty to them that modern mechanisms do not, but most people assume they are for display only. When I tell them that everything in the shop is hand printed using an ancient process, their jaws drop, and they see the products with a different set of eyes.

We are long past the golden age of printing, but when we lose an old machine, or craftsperson, we lose a bit of who we are as a culture. Letterpress printing was such a revolutionary concept: our ideas about literacy, critical thought, egalitarianism and freedom of the press all come from our ability to reproduce and disseminate ideas quickly and inexpensively.

Our desire to cling to these old trades ties into our belief that where we come from is a big part of who we are. The speed at which our current world of information is changing can leave us feeling disconnected

For historic trades (and good old things in general) to remain relevant, they need to remain dynamic, growing. For Clawhammer Press, that means finding new ways to interpret the medium. Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how I can use vintage type in new ways by creating abstractions with the letter shapes, or figuring out a new way to get ink onto a wood block. The process may be old, but by pushing the boundaries with a sensitivity to history, the products then become part of our present—relevant to now.

Even the way Clawhammer Press interfaces with the public has changed over time. We started as a paper goods retailer,

grew through large-scale commissions to fine art printmaking and now, seven years later with another location change in progress, the future of the good old days continues to evolve. Who knows what letterpress printing in Fernie will become in 2019? The key for me is to hold onto the important things: the craft, the equipment, and the knowledge, and then find a way to carry those forward with relevance. Fernie is like that too: an old town that needs to continue to change in order to stay vibrant.

That doesn’t mean we lose our past because we need the context of history to grow in the right direction.

As novelist Peter De Vries said: “Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be,” and thank goodness for that. The beauty is that by carrying our past with us while we reinvent ourselves, we can keep thriving as artists, as humans, and as a community. The old days were never as good as we remember them—the good old days are happening now.

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AT PEACE AND YET ON FIRE

Being There

by SADIE ROSGEN

“I don’t like nostalgia, unless it’s mine.”

- Lou Reed As I prepared this month’s poem solo, I travelled back in my mind.

I went to a place that was just as uncertain as today. In going back, resolve and evolution play on the heartstrings. Memories can become richer as you relive them, perhaps more fantasy than reality.

Nostalgia elevates our longing for a simpler time.

Live safely.

I know you’re here

kissing my face off

Live simply.

twisting the napkin in my lap

playing hearts and flowers

Happy Holidays.

tear-jerking schmaltz gone so long

Being There

I’m pining for your scent

I yearn for you here

almond roca calm are the voices of the past

could you not have stayed here?

the skeleton in the fire

at the edge

coty mist

bone upon bone

specific mystery

are we all so bad?

a shadowy surface on a brave

suddenly

winter evening

watching how the bird is served

the record spinning

topping up that drink

our minds wondering

letting the ornament give a wink

winning the memorys’ mechanism of before

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Jack Ryan

by ANDREW VALLANCE

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om Clancy was an American novelist best known for his technologicallydetailed military and espionage thrillers set during and after the Cold War. He was an insurance broker before writing The Hunt for Red October in 1984. Seventeen of his novels were bestsellers, and four have been made into major films. He died in 2013 at the age of 66.

Clancy is perhaps most famous for creating the character of Jack Ryan, a tough, brilliant CIA agent who has appeared in twenty-one of Clancy’s novels and five films. Played at times by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, and Chris Pine, Ryan has always been portrayed in these movies as a man of action, a superhuman member of the secret service who stands for truth, justice, and the American way. The most recent attempt to dramatize Ryan’s adventures is the TV series Jack Ryan, currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

being pursued by rapacious perverts.

While it’s made clear that not all Arabs in war-zones are enemy combatants, ninety-nine percent of the Middle Easterners in this show are portrayed as violent religious extremists, rapists or con men.

There is also no acknowledgement that the system that young Muslims currently live under in America can create Islamist terrorists. When it comes to discussing radicalization, all the show’s focus is

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directed toward systematic racism in France, and while Europe does have major problems with anti-Muslim bigotry, the program lets America off the hook when it comes to discussing the issue.

If you simply adore films like The Hunt for Red October or Patriot Games, or if you think you would enjoy seeing John Krazinski bring his effortless charm into Tom Clancy’s hyper-masculine, hyperpatriotic Jack Ryan universe, then this is absolutely the series for you. If you dislike American exceptionalism, racism, xenophobia, and American intelligence agencies, then there is definitely not much here for you to enjoy. Hollywood seems to have a very difficult time making films and television programs which analyze and criticize the military industrial complex.

Jack Ryan makes an effort to do so but ultimately fails to challenge the status quo.

This time around Jack Ryan is played by likable everyman John Krazinsky, with Wendall Pierce as his hard-bitten mentor and boss, James Greer, and Abby Cornish as Cathy, his love interest. All three actors are undoubtedly excellent, and, while the show, in general, is extremely well made, it is impossible to escape the fact that it has racist undertones.

The first season of Jack Ryan deals with Ryan trying to catch a cunning Lebanese terrorist, and while the creators of the show have clearly made an attempt to present the Arab, Muslim and middle eastern characters in the show as three dimensional, the main villain, for all that he is portrayed as a loving father, is still presented as a violent Jihadist. His wife, for all that she enjoys sports and is portrayed as reasonably feisty, is still treated as a victim by the writers and is constantly FERNIEFIX.COM

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FEATURE RESIDENT

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Andrea Brennan

Centre. “Their mission means a lot to me, and I hope you’ll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me,” she said on the donation page.

hen the theme Nostalgia was chosen for our annual Holiday Issue I knew Andrea Brennan would be the perfect Fernie resident to interview. As the Reverend of the Christ Church Anglican in Fernie for the last three years, she has already had a such a positive impact in our community in unique and thoughtful ways.

Smitten to finally meet this woman I have heard so much about, I head over to the Seniors Centre for tea and one of the nicest hugs I have ever received. We chat for a while, getting to know one another and it’s like being with an old friend.

Throughout our two-hour tea break, Andrea shares with me her journey.

This fall alone her involvement and presence warmed our hearts. In October, we watched as she spoke with open arms at the opening of the Elk Valley Pride Festival at City Hall. November, she started a fundraiser for her birthday. Instead of gifts, she asked others to donate to the Fernie Women’s Resource and Drop In

returned torn between the monastic life and priesthood. She spoke it over with the reverend, and spent five days in silence. “I was sitting outside under the statue of St. Joseph and heard a voice say, ‘you will serve me.’ I ran for my life!” Andrea says, adding that she continued to look for any logical answer as she didn’t like how it made her feel. “On the last day I returned, and sat in the same place and said, ‘well if we’re supposed to surrender this is it’ and this time the voice said, ‘Andrea you will serve me.’”

It was 2000 when she decided to go into the priesthood. “I was working as a lay person and spoke with my priest about becoming a licensed minister. He suggested becoming a priest,” Andrea says. “I went to a convent and while I was there decided there was something to it.” A year later she

Having already completed a BA, Andrea was accepted to a masters program at a theological college. Five years later just three days after her 40th birthday, she was ordained at St. Paul’s Cathedral, “the same place I was baptised,” she adds. She worked in Church Camps, and then in Dorchester

by KRISTA TURCASSO

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for nine years until she felt like she had completed her mandate there. She applied across Canada, and fell in love with her last application - Fernie, BC. “I was flown out in December of 2015 for an interview and knew it was where I was meant to be.

In January, I drove across Canada with my spiritual advisor and arrived on the 30th.”

First arrived on the 20th of January and I came here for work.

What Andrea remembers most is that she anticipated it taking five years to feel as though she was a part of the community, but she felt it nearly immediately. Her mandate in Fernie was, “go and be with them” and that is what she has done. On the main page of the Christ Church Fernie webpage it says, “Come as you are: All are welcome!” Andrea recognises the changes in regards to Church, “people come when they can, the days of Sundays are Church days are gone. It’s moved from ‘you have to come to church’ to ‘we’ll meet you where you are.’” Christ Church Fernie has hosted Outdoor Church on the lawn at City Hall, where they play games, sing songs, a story is told from the Bible in an unusual way, and they go to the Church for a meal.

“Folks who come are given a challenge - go and be kind! Kind is the new cool,” she adds. “It’s universal - kindness, love and acceptance. We are trying to broaden our horizons and trying to do it really well.

We want people to feel okay coming in, providing a quiet space for them to be.”

They’ve even hosted a pet blessing every year on the first Sunday of October!

I just kept saying, “wow” over and over.

It was the first time I had ever seen mountains.

2. Who did you first meet in town?

Catherine Ripley, she is my warden.

3. Do you remember your first general impression of Fernie?

4. What keeps you here?

The community. I am head over heals in love with the community, the congregation and the mountains have become a part of me.

I love fall, when the days are getting shorter, time to put on your cozy sweater, crunch in the leaves while the earth gets ready for her winter slumber.

7. Where do you see or hope to see Fernie in 5 years?

I hope to see it continue as fabulous as it is now.

8. How do you start your day or what is one of your daily rituals?

Wake up and the first thing I do is offer prayers of thanks for the day. Meditation or devotion, and then get out of bed.

9. Tell us something people might be surprised to learn about you.

5. Do you have a favourite Fernie memory or pastime?

I did stand up comedy as an under graduate.

I love walking around Maiden Lake and exploring all of that area.

10. Quote to live by: “Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen

6. What time of the year do you love most in Fernie, and why?

So, what’s to come? “I’d like to see us as the Christ Church become more well known in the community. For our inclusion, for the love that we give. That we’re a safe place to come. That chances are you will find someone with an opinion similar to yours and if not, you will not be judged if your opinion is different.”

Thank you, Andrea. For recognising the nostalgia surrounding Church. For creating a space for everyone. For helping us all to feel welcome. For being a loving, caring resident in our community.

1. When did you first arrive in Fernie and what brought you here?

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December 2018 MONTHLY EVENTS SATURDAY 1.12.18 Fernie Snowmobile Association Gear Swap and Show and Shine @ TBA Ghostrider Hockey Game @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Winter Ball @ Fernie Legion, 8pm Hearth 8: Annual Studio Sale @ Clawhammer Press, 4-8pm Keith Greeninger @ Fernie Distillers, with special guest The Bubba. 8pm Seventh Birthday DJ Night @ The Royal The Burrrrlapz - Another World Premiere @ The Northern, 10pm SUNDAY 2.12.18 18th Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa @ Parkplace Lodge Gateway to the Soul @ King Fir Spa and Wellness with Heather Ivany.

The Swan Lake Experience @ The Arts Station, 2pm Keith Greeninger @ Fernie Distillers, with special guest The Bubba. 8pm Sunday Sessions: Jeff Steiert (J-Skillz) @ The Pub MONDAY 3.12.2018 Continuing Education: Hormonal Health @ Infinitea, 7pm TUESDAY 4.12.2018 Holiday Bingo @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm WEDNESDAY 5.12.2018 Cyber Seniors @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30-2:30pm Christmas Paper Village @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm Advent Wednesday @ Christ Church, open for prayer 1-4pm New Moon Energy Healing Session @ Healing Hollow, 7pm Business, Banter and Beers - Ugly Sweater Edition @ Fernie Chamber of Commerce, 5:30pm This Mountain Life Fernie Premiere @ The Vogue Theatre, 9pm THURSDAY 6.12.2018 Last Minute Santa @ Fernie Heritage Library, 6-7:30pm Secret Elf Society @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm Beautea Night with Spa 901 @ Infinitea The Loaf’s Winter Lauch Party @ Loaf, 6pm. Eat, drink, dance, be merry.

Ed Solo Live @ The Royal, with Aurora and Ality on support duties.

FRIDAY 7.9.2018 Fun Friday Holiday Movie @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30-3:30pm Club Cre8 No School Friday @ The Arts Station, 9am Ghostrider Hockey Game @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Speakeasy Live Music @ Infinitea, 8pm Burchill Live @ The Royal, 9pm SATURDAY 8.9.2018 Carolling Jam @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3-4:30pm Artisan Fair @ The Arts Station, 10am-5pm. On-day show and sale.

Christmas Victorian Tea @ Fort Steele Heritage Town, 1pm The Price is Kinda Right @ The Legion, 8pm Flowshine Live @ The Royal, 9pm

SUNDAY 9.12.18 Indie Films Fernie: The Wife @ The Vogue Theatre, 5pm MONDAY 10.12.18 Continuing Education: SpOIL Your Pet @ Infinitea, 7pm Christmas Candlelight Memorial Service @ Cherished Memories Funeral Services, 7pm TUESDAY 11.12.2018 Holiday Bingo @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm French Cooking Class with Jamie Clark @ Infinitea, 6pm WEDNESDAY 12.12.2018 Christmas Paper Village @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm Walkie Talkie Book Club @ Fernie Heritage Library, 10am Advent Wednesday @ Christ Church, open for prayer 1-4pm THURSDAY 13.12.2018 Secret Elf Society @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm Women’s Art Group @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1-3pm Write It Down - Creative Writing Circle @ Fernie Heritage Library, 6:30pm Fernie Poker Tourney @ The Legion, 6:30pm. Every second Thursday of the month.

THURSDAY 13.12.2018 - SATURDAY 15.12.2018 Back to the 80’s! Do They Know It’s Christmas @ The Arts Station, a holiday play taking you back to 1987. 7pm FRIDAY 14.12.2018 Live Music Night with Karl Schomann @ Infinitea, 8pm FIRE: Fernie Adaptive Snow Program 6th AGM @ TBA, 6pm Fernie Community Choir Christmas Concert @ Holy Family Catholic Church, 7pm Ghostrider Hockey Game @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Shred Kelly @ The Northern SATURDAY 15.12.2018 DIY Holiday Card Making @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30-3:30pm AFRoS Tourtiere Night @ Infinitea, 5:30-8pm T’is The Season Craft Fair @ Community Centre, 10am3pm Plain Language Writing and Editing @ Plain Language Academy, 8am SATURDAY 15.12.2018 - SUNDAY 16.12.2018 Ladies Riding Clinic with Stephanie Schwartz and Nadine Overwater @ Elk Valley Snow Shepherds SUNDAY 16.12.2018 Sunday Sessions: Jeff Steiert (J-Skillz) @ The Pub MONDAY 17.12.2018 Continuing Education: Mood and Emotional Health @ Infinitea, 7pm Little Critter Race @ Elk Valley Nordic Centre, 5:30pm The O-Pears in Concert @ The Arts Station, 8pm TUESDAY 18.12.2018 Holiday Bingo @ The Library, 3:45-4:45pm WEDNESDAY 19.12.2018 Christmas Paper Village @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm Plaid Party - Storytime Potluck Social @ Fernie Heritage LIbrary, 11:15am

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Advent Wednesday @ Christ Church, open for prayer 1-4pm THURSDAY 20.12.2018 Secret Elf Society @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm First Day of Grooming @ Coal Creek Snowmobile Trails A Winter Solstice Ceremony and Practice @ Essential Yoga Studio, 7pm FRIDAY 21.12.2018 Tea and Talk Book Club: Small Beneath the Sky @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30pm Christmas Sleigh Rides Begin @ Fernie Alpine Resort Christmas Live Music Special @ Infinitea, 8pm Ghostrider Hockey Game @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm FRIDAY 21.12.2018 - SATURDAY 22.12.2018 AST 1 - Snowboard/Ski @ Stay Wild Backcountry Skills, staywildbackcountry.ca SATURDAY 22.12.2018 Dickens’ Christmas Party @ Fernie Heritage Library, 2pm Full Moon Ski and Social @ Elk Valley Nordic Centre, 7pm Seany J and the Boys @ The Northern SUNDAY 23.12.2018 Christmas Roast with the Trimmings @ Infinitea, 6-9pm SUNDAY 23.12.2018 - MONDAY 24.12.2018 Ski and Photos with Santa @ Fernie Alpine Resort MONDAY 24.12.2018 Worship @ Christ Church, 4pm (PJ Mass), 7pm and 11pm TUESDAY 25.12.2018 Worship @ Christ Church, 9:30am Christmas Dinner Buffet @ Cirque Restaurant, Lizard Creek Lodge 5pm THURSDAY 27.12.2018 PJs and Puzzles @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30-3:30pm FRIDAY28.12.2018 Sound of Music Party @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:303:30pm Locals Jam Night @ Infinitea, 8pm SATURDAY 29.12.2018 Bob Arnott Memorial Family Snowmobile Ride & BBQ @ FSA Cabin, 8am-5pm The Runs @ The Northern MONDAY 31.12.2018 Two-Course New Year’s Dinner @ Infinitea New Year’s Special Three-Course Dinner @ The Bistro Restaurant, Parkplace Lodge New Year’s Eve Family Fun and Fireworks @ Fernie Alpine Resort Pub New Year’s Even Party @ The Parkplace Pub NYE 2019 @ The Northern with DJs Cons and Kid Eh Griz Bar New Year’s Eve Party @ Fernie Alpine Resort

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December 2018 WEEKLY EVENTS

DINING, NIGHTLIFE and SPECIALS MONDAYS Gourmet Pizza Night @ Boston Pizza Pool Tourney Mondays @ The Pub Lasagna Specials @ Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe Wing Night @ The Fernie Hotel $8 meals @ Infinitea Ladies Night @ The Northern Local Jam Night @ The Kodiak Lounge Monday Mayhem with Goffles @ The Royal Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie Brewing Company Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials Date Night Mondays @ Island Lake Lodge Pizza Specials @ Fernie Pizza and Pasta Kick Off the Week Americano Specials @ Freshies TUESDAYS Pasta Night @ Boston Pizza Wing Night @ The Pub Bar & Grill Pizza Night @ Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe Beer, Burger and Bingo Night @ The Northern Cheap Night @ The Vogue Theatre Karaoke @ The Royal Curry Night @ The Fernie Hotel Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie Brewing Company Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials Toonie Tuesdays @ Freshies Pizza Specials @ Fernie Pizza and Pasta WEDNESDAYS 1/2 Off Wings @ Boston Pizza

OUTDOOR & FAMILY MONDAYS Dominoes, Duplicate and Mahjong @ The Seniors Drop in Centre Pickleball @ Fernie Community Centre Indoor Walking @ The Community Centre Ladies Only @ Fernie Old School Boxing Parent Tot Funtimes @ Fernie Family Centre Public Swimming @ The Aquatic Centre Drop-In @ Elk Valley Gymnastics, 11-12pm for ages 0-4 Strong Start @ IDES, 9-12pm for ages 3-5.

TUESDAYS Crib/Whist, Chess and Drop In @ Seniors Drop in Centre Storytime Ages 3-5 @ Heritage Library Ladies Archery @ The Elks Hall Junior Boxing @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club Indoor Walking Program @ Fernie Community Centre Open Climbing @ Evolution English Conversation Cafe @ CBAL Office Drop in Climbing @ College of the Rockies Fernie Community Choir @ The Fernie Arts Station Free Guided Meditation @ Soar Studios Public Swimming @ The Aquatic Centre Teens Drop in @ Elk Valley Gymnastics,7:45-8:45pm Strong Start @ IDES, 9-12pm for ages 3-5.

Kindness Committee @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45 KinderGym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am

Date Night Special @ Spa 901 Fish & Chip Night @ The Pub Live Music @ Loaf, 6-9pm Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials Live Music @ Infinitea Prime Rib Night @ The Old Elevator Chinese Restaurant

Wine Evenings @ The Brickhouse All Day Happy Hour @ The Fernie Hotel Wing Night @ The Northern Wax On Wednesday @ 901 Spa Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie Brewing Company Zak’s Jam Night @ The Royal Half Price Ice Bar @ Lizard Creek Lodge Ice Bar Tarot Readings @ Infinitea, 8pm Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials Wine Tasting Wednesdays @ Island Lake Lodge Coffee With a Friend @ Freshies, two for one coffee THURSDAYS Buy Two Appies, Third for Free @ Boston Pizza Jam Night @ The Brickhouse Essential Oil Basics @ Infinitea, 6-7:30pm Featured Pub Burgers @ Max Restaurant & The Pub Bar & Grill Burger and Beer Special @ The Fernie Medium Pizza Special @ Elk Valley Pizza Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie Brewing Company Pub Team Trivia @ The Pub Bar & Grill Thirsty Thursdays @ Kodiak Lounge Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials Create Your Signature Mocha @ Freshies FRIDAYS Rib Night @ Boston Pizza Fish & Chips @ The Pub Bar & Grill Meat Draw and Members Draw @ The Fernie Hotel Seniors Programming

SATURDAYS Kids Pool Party, BBQ and Movie Night @ Lizard Creek Lodge Meat Draw & Bar Quiz @ The Legion Coffee and Baileys Special @ The Bridge Bistro Pint Night with Overtime Beer Works @ Infinitea Rib Night @ Max Restaurant and The Pub Open Mic and Live Music @ Fernie Hotel Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials Large Pizzas for the Price of a Medium @ Boston Pizza Early Bird Breakfasts @ Freshies Dragon Cod Fish Night @ The Old Elevator Chinese Restaurant SUNDAYS Kids Meal Specials @ Boston Pizza Caesars on Special @ The Brickhouse Mini Jugs and Caesars @ The Fernie Hotel $10 BBQ and Beats @ Infinitea Off the Grill Sundays and Caesar Specials @ The Pub Caesars Special @ The Bridge Bistro Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials Dinner Buffet @ The Indian Kitchen Fernie, Stanford Inn 4-9:30pm

Early Bird Breakfasts @ Freshies

Kids Programming

WEDNESDAYS Crib, Gentle Exercise and Tai Chi @ Seniors Drop in Centre Adult Badminton @ The Community Centre AA Meetings @ The Anglican Church Basement Competitive Boxing @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club Toddlertime Ages 0-2 @ Fernie Heritage Library Indoor Walking Program @ Fernie Community Centre Open Climbing @ Evolution English Conversation Cafe @ CBAL office Celebrate Recovery @ Mountainside Church Knit Clique @ Fernie Heritage Library Drop-In @ Elk Valley Gymnastics, 11-12pm for ages 0-4 Public Swimming @ The Aquatic Centre Wine and Wheel @ The Arts Station Latin Vibes: Rhumba @ The Arts Station Lego Town @ The Library, ages 7+ 3:45-4:45pm Adults Drop in @ Elk Valley Gymnastics,7:30-9pm Strong Start @ IDES, 9-12pm for ages 3-5.

KinderGym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am THURSDAYS Morning Yoga, Drop in, and Canasta/Cards @ Senior’s Centre Pickleball @ Fernie Community Centre RC Club @ Fernie Community Centre Community Basketball @ Fernie Secondary School Mixed Senior Recreational Boxing @ Fernie Old School Boxing Youth Archery @ The Elks Hall Bellies to Babies @ Fernie Women’s Centre

Swim

Library Program

Other

Open Roller Skating @ Max Turyk Gym Indoor Walking Program @ Fernie Community Centre, Free Guided Meditation @ Soar Studios Public Swimming @ The Aquatic Centre Tech Petting Zoo @ The Library, ages 10+ Knit Clique @ The Library, 6:30pm Strong Start @ IDES, 9-12pm for ages 3-5.

Kid’s Cafe @ Mountainside Community Church, 9:3011:30am. Everyone welcome!

FRIDAYS Cribbage @ Seniors Drop in Centre Jitney Darts @ Fernie Legion Toddlertime Ages 0-2 @ Fernie Heritage Library Public Swimming @ The Aquatic Centre KinderGym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am SATURDAYS Karma Meditation Class @ Essential Yoga Studio Open Climbing @ Evolution Prenatal Yoga @ Essential Yoga Public Swimming @ The Aquatic Centre SUNDAYS AA Meetings @ The Anglican Church Basement Public Swimming @ The Aquatic Centre Guided Meditation @ Soar Studios Drop-In @ Elk Valley Gymnastics, 3:45-4:45pm for ages 5-12 FERNIEFIX.COM

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November - January 2018 - 2019

The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

Bertrand Russell

Fernie DECEMBER 2018 COURSES:

Think. Do. Become.

JANUARY 2019 COURSES: Avalanche Skills Training 1

January 7

Homework Help for Teens

January 8

Hospice Volunteer Training

January 8

Confined Space Awareness

January 9

Occupational First Aid-Level 1

January 11

Certified Lash Artist

January 12

St. John Standard for Industry

January 14

Windows 10

January 14

Microsoft Onenote

January 15

Interview Skills

January 16

Transportation Endorsement

January 16

Kombucha Tea

January 19

Mental Health First Aid

January 19

Photography CertIficate With Lightroom

January 20

Canadian Red Cross CPR C

January 21

Kids Climbing

January 21

Canadian Red Cross CPR A

December 4

MS Word 2016 Certificate

January 21

Fernie Ambassador Program

December 5

Wills, Powers of Attorneys

January 21

Fun Fridays - Climbing

December 7

Tea Blending

January 22

Avalanche Skills Training 1

December 10

Teen Climbing Club

January 22

Occupational First Aid-Level 1

December 11

Workplace Skills Training

December 13

For full information on upcoming

St John Standard for Industry

December 17

courses or to register:

Avalanche Skills Training 1

December 17

Phone: 250-423-4691 or

Transportation Endorsement

December 19

Visit: cotr.ca/ConEd

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PLANNING AHEAD

Underage Drinking

by KERRI WALL

S

ome of us look back on our teenage years with fondness as we recall the freedom, friends, and fun we had. Wasn’t it great to have so few responsibilities? We sure got away with some wild activities!

A sense of nostalgia might have us smiling about a simpler time, but sometimes we forget the pressures that go along with being young.

Having worked with teens and parents for over 20 years, I can report that teenage curiosity about alcohol and parental worry about it are still a big deal. Teens want to experiment just like they always have. And similar to adults, teens may also want to change their mental and emotional state to help them temporarily relax, connect, and feel better about themselves.

For this article, I interviewed a couple of parents of young adults. I also interviewed two women and two men in their early twenties. I asked these folks to look back on the teenage years of underage drinking, hoping that people who recently passed through this intense stage could share some wisdom gained. They were pleased to discuss a topic that had been tough to address honestly only a few years ago.

One mom of two sons who drank in their teen years told me the first time one of them came home seriously inebriated, “I was upset and felt like I had completely failed Parenting 101.” After an emotional conversation with her son, accompanied by lots of tears from both of them, she said she came to realize two critical things, “pretty much every teenager tries drinking, and for me, the most important thing was their safety.” With these two concepts clear in her mind, this mom accepted reality and began to think in terms of ‘harm reduction.’

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As it relates to substance use, harm reduction means just what it says: the behaviour may have inherent risks, but we can work to reduce those risks. For example, all of the teens I interviewed mentioned the support they felt when parents offered and gave rides. This is huge because statistics show that drunk driving hurts more people than just getting drunk.

It can also mean drinking less; obviously, a little alcohol is less harmful than a lot.

I asked the young adults, “What were some helpful things your parents did or said about underage drinking when you were a teenager?” They were all firm in their replies: Don’t be judgmental. Offer your interest and care like a friendly person by asking where teens are going and what they are doing. Don’t interrogate. Leave your phone on and be available to help with driving. One young man said, “Just know that kids are going to find a way to get alcohol.”

What is the appeal of alcohol? The twentysomethings told me it’s all about wanting to be more mature and to fit in. One male said, “Even now it’s still awkward to talk with girls and alcohol makes it easier.You feel cool.” A young woman told me, “I

feel less self-conscious when I’m drinking so I can enjoy myself more.” The parents echoed these thoughts about ‘liquid courage’ and one of them said, “we are inundated with images of drinking being sexy and fun, and it’s what all the popular, beautiful people do so how can they not be influenced to try it.”

When I inquired about what parents had done that was unhelpful, the young adults said don’t make alcohol a taboo subject and embrace the questions teenagers have. One young woman told me, “Adults need to be congruent. If they drink themselves but tell kids not to drink, that’s ridiculous.” One of the parents said, “I think I should have been better prepared for teenage alcohol use; my head was kind of in the sand.”

December is a time for holiday celebrations, and alcohol is usually involved.

I encourage parents to reflect on their own substance use, both past and present, and to talk with other parents about underage drinking. Some families have creative and meaningful policies for handling the challenges alcohol brings. We can learn from each other and support each other as we guide our brilliant young people who are the future.

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With Gratitude and Grace Wishing your Family Happy Holidays

Nancy J McNay, PREC

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FAMILY STOKE

In the Sweet Spot

by SHELBY CAIN

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or six years I’ve been documenting my children’s lives. When I started telling their colourful tales they were just two and three. As I flip through the old clippings from the Free Press, where my storytelling began, I can’t help but re-live the anecdotes as if I just mopped up the messes ten minutes ago. The time Two smeared an entire jar of Penaten across the walls of her room. Four learning to ski, her adorable face flushed with pride. Endless rounds of Two’s patented Dingle Bells. Invisible pets and road trips and the day our beloved dog Jesse passed away. The questions. An unyielding barrage of inquiries about how this crazy world works quieted only by exhaustion. Mine or theirs. Both. Squeals of delight and sprinklers and cannon balls.

It’s all there, typed out on yellowing clips of folded paper with a stamp-sized picture of my face at the top.

Last weekend we took the girls, now wise old eight and nine-year-olds, on a trip to Banff. A trip my husband and I had both done as kids, and remember vividly.

The bustling main street, candy store, the hot springs and the castle on the hill.

Gift shops with overpriced stuffed bears and dreamcatchers. We remembered.

Reminisced. And then the weight of this blurry rush of time, the free-fall as moments become memories, the present becomes past, hit us both so hard we froze. Desperate to pause the clock as we watched the girls run through the lobby of the hotel. Still little. Carefree and unaware they should behave any other way. We took out our phones and snapped pictures.

Posed for a family selfie, Eight reaching her little chin up to make it into the shot.

And my heart physically hurt. Longing for a time I was presently living in. Knowing it was so precious and fleeting. I could see the future as clearly as I could remember the past. Marvelling at Nine’s rosy cheeks and Eight’s goofy smile in the photo we’d

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taken just seconds before. Knowing they were already different. Already older.

But time ticks on and our children grow and re-invent themselves as we watch from the sidelines. We want everything for them. All the blessings this life has to offer.

Happiness and love and success and great friends. Laughter. Gut-busting laughter.

And while every new stage brings fresh pride and precious moments, we can’t help but want it to stop. Or at least slow down significantly. In one of the first articles I wrote I revel that I was almost in the sweet spot. I figured as soon as my girls were old enough to use the bathroom and sleep through the night I would officially be on easy street. I laughed when I read it because a friend at the grocery store just said the exact same thing about her kids, who could now babysit and make their own dinner. A decade older than mine had been. So maybe all the spots are sweet.

Each new plateau a place to pause and feel grateful.

Back at the hotel, we pack into a tight elevator with another family on their way to the pool. A little girl, about three I’d guess, is looking up at my daughters like Cinderella and Belle are right before her eyes. They smile at her, awkwardly, wondering what the fascination could possibly be. Her husky little voice fills the quiet space. “Wow.You girls are big. I’m sure you won’t poop in the pool.” She delivers this revelation straight-faced and with absolute respect. My girls giggle, looking to me for an appropriate response.

The mom gasps in horror, holding a tiny baby in one arm and swimming paraphernalia in the other. She looks tired. Wants to laugh but can’t quite find the energy. The dad shrugs. Kids. The doors open and we all step out, going our separate ways. They are navigating our past, we’re speeding through their future. They want to reach the easier, we’re wishing for just a few more moments of the hard.

But no matter how much we want it to speed up or slow down, time is a constant.

Luckily, so is this great, great love. Happy Holidays.

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Community and Events

Then and Now

by REBECCA HALL

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ithin six months of the great fire of August 1908, much of ravaged Fernie had been rebuilt; but that means that at this time of year—heading into the darkest days of winter—some people were still living in makeshift housing. I often wonder what life was really like for people back in those days as they fought to rebuild the community that was only a few years old. Did they struggle against the cold and dark without the modern amenities that we enjoy today, or was it easier to live simply, with a clear focus on rebuilding?

When conversation was the only form of entertainment that some people had and a having a nickel to go to a show was a rare treat, did they long for different times or, with an abundance of work and pioneer spirit, was every night in Fernie a party and a celebration of life? As the citizens of our town finished rebuilding Fernie in 1909— adding new and impressive buildings that we would treasure 110 years later—did they sense the horror of war that lay just five years into their future?

With the ebb and flow of industry and the local population, it’s easy to see why some people long for days gone by while others love what Fernie is today. I’ve heard about tough times in the 50’s when Coal Creek closed down and boom years in the 60’s and 70’s when the future looked very bright. When I moved to Fernie in 2002, the start of November was a pretty quiet time of year. Many businesses had been closed since the previous winter, and entertainment was pretty sparse. Over the years, I’ve seen Fernie’s calendar of entertainment go from a winter-only focus to a solid two seasons, and now in the last year or two, it seems that the ‘slow season’ may no longer exist.

This November kicked off with two soldout shows of power and athleticism in polar-opposite styles. A glittering ballet performance at the Fernie Family Centre

hosted by the Fernie Museum portrayed a young immigrant’s turbulent life story, while Judgement Night II at the Fernie Community Centre was a gritty night of determination and skill. The following weekend, months of enthusiastic lanternbuilding paid off as the Festival of Lights at the Arts Station lit up the night. Plenty of live music, craft fairs, the annual Mogul Smoker, the return of the Booked! Fernie Writer’s Series at the Library and the start of the Ski and Sled seasons rounded out Fernie’s ‘slowest’ month. We may be nostalgic for the past, but with this much fun to be had, it’s hard not to live in the moment.

As winter fun gets underway in December, take a moment to think of those early residents who built this town and left us a legacy of celebration.

INSIDE AND OUT

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Image Captions: 1. Hundreds gathered at the Fernie Cenotaph on November 11 to remember and give thanks. The moving ceremony included messages from Rev. Andrea Brennan, Jennifer Cronin, Mayor Ange Qualizza, members of the Fernie Legion and songs of remembrance led by the Fernie Academy Choir.

2. Sometimes Fernie’s characters are not people at all. The Festival of Lights at the Arts Station included a menagerie of colourful creatures and creativity.

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Outdoor Life

NEVER HAVE I EVER

For the Love of Fernie

by JESSE BELL

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love to write. The moment the flashing cursor on my screen mutates into letters and those letters mutate into stories, I’m in the middle of a bar covered in glowing body paint with the buzz of vodka soda between my ears. Then suddenly, I’m dancing in the tall grass at a Robert Plant concert at sunset. I crawl into the dust and darkness of a mountain cave, then hang tight to the bottom of my seat while flipping upside down in some ancient warplane over a winding river valley.

Writing takes me away from where I am—sometimes, admittedly, in the darkest of places—and leads me towards an adventurous light. It’s something that, knowing what I know now, I couldn’t possibly live without.

Which is why with great bittersweetness, I struggle to find the words to convey my feelings for saying goodbye to my longtime column with the Fernie Fix. For nearly seven years and 92 issues (this marks, officially, number 92) I’ve pushed myself to hike mountains, climb rocks, and camp solo in the pouring rain. I commuted on the back of a motorbike and have been stung on my cheeks with the death of passing flies. I came last in the Powder Pedal Paddle and still placed third in the women’s category for a prize, set up a tent atop Three Sisters Mountain and watched as forest fires burned woodland across the horizon. Each month, usually past deadline, I hammered out one story and placed a little piece of myself onto two pages in a 9.5 point classic serif font.

It hasn’t been without challenges. Nearly half the time I wound up crying because my emotional ability didn’t always match my physical potential. But more often than not, the stories I wrote, and the things I learned, helped shape my appreciation for

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Writing takes me away from where I am—sometimes, admittedly, in the darkest of places—and leads me towards an adventurous light.

Fernie in a way I never knew possible—by appreciating and knowing its people.

There’s fisherman Sam, who at the age of 80 never hesitated when I asked him if he’d mind taking me fishing. We walked together to the rocky banks of the Elk River behind his house, and for hours in the sunshine cast rods into the swirly water.

Occasionally, even now, he invites me over for tea.

And Shred Kelly, Fernie’s hometown, footstomping, folk-tinged band who threw me on stage with a tambourine and let me feel what it feels like to be famous, just

for a moment.Very rarely, when invited on dark nights at a local bar, I still grab a tambourine to join them.

There’s the man who built, with shovel in hand, the Porky Blue Trail, Pat Gilmar. He invited me to join the infamous bike race, eat a roasting pig, and see Fernie from a new ridgeline I’d never stood atop before.

He says he’s retired, but he still maintains trails and grooms cross-country paths in the winter.

Whenever I felt I’d ran out of ideas for my column, someone in the street or the aisle of a grocery store would stop me.

“Hey! What are you writing about this month?” they asked.

“I have no idea,” I replied.

“You should write about this.”

And sure enough, I did. Most fondly, I remember my Italian neighbour Alfonso,

90, and his son Gino asking me to come across the fence to make wine with them in the garage. We made wine, we drank wine, and Alfonso insisted I bring as many bottles home with me as physically possible. I drank enough to feel Italian, but more than that, I felt a part of their family.

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Fernie is fraught with so many stories to tell, I’m truly honoured to have told some of them. Thank you to the friends who I dragged alongside me in the pouring rain because I needed a story, to the friends who endured the possibility of a grizzly bear encounter just so I’d have something to write about. Thanks to the butcher, the ice climber, the beekeeper, the yoga instructor, the tree planter, the hiker, the adventurer. To the man (my husband) for pushing me to do terrifying things, and to everyone who stopped me in my tracks and encouraged me to keep writing. Thank you.

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ecember is a great time of year for a family adventure in the outdoors. A fantastic activity for everyone in the family is Nordic skiing. Whether you have skate or classic skis, a great place for all levels is the Fernie Golf Course. With little change in elevation, it gives everyone a chance to find his or her ski legs.

Head to the Fernie Golf Course and take the hill to the right of the Clubhouse. Stay left wrapping around the outside of the golf course, paralleling Fairway Dr. Continue to stay along the perimeter of the course on very level terrain. Pass the maintenance shop as you start to feel your legs warm up and your body gets back into ski mode.

Stay right as you make your back around to the clubhouse hitting that hill you went down, for a final grunt to the parking lot.

If you are keen for a bit more, cross the parking lot and take the short loop which has a few little rollers to increase the fun factor.

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ELEMENTS OF MOVEMENT

All About the Squat

by MADDY ALARIC

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aked squats. One hundred naked squats. Do I have your attention? Fun fact, back before I had a toddler waking me up in the wee hours of the morning, I used to roll out of bed and do this.Yes, you heard right. I, Maddy Alaric did 100 naked squats every day for a year.

If you ask me, mastering the body weight squat is one of the most beneficial movements for our bodies. A strong squat will improve mobility, strength, and help prevent injuries. I think I can speak for most of us when I say that we want to live and play in a pain-free manner. As a mother of a toddler, I find myself squatting countless times throughout the day, often so we can be at eye level when I try to • Keeping chest up, knees drive outwards. explain that she should wear something Use your arms out front for balance. other than a tutu. Let’s be real - I frequently find myself in a deep squat attempting to • Once you’ve reached the bottom of your pick up the million grains of rice that she squat, press feet into the floor as you decided belong on the floor. Awesome. I’m continually drive your knees out. Exhale not going to tell you that the squats will the breath as the body makes its way back help the constant parenting clean-up stop, to a fully upright position, squeezing your but I am here to tell you that it can make it glutes at the top. a whole lot easier.

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• Place your feet shoulder distance apart, Maybe a new awareness of your mobility toes pointed out slightly. or lack thereof? One could say it’s a starting • Establish equal pressure between the heel, point. This is really exciting! So keep first and fifth toe (the tripod or stable working on it, set a goal - wait, even better, foot). let me make one for you: 100 squats every day for the month of December!

• Brace your core by taking a full inhale.

Break them up however you like 2x50, • Movement starts with your hips shifting 25x4, 10x10, etc. If that gets easy, add backwards as you begin to lower. weight. Use something heavy around the house, like a bag of dog food.

• Take a second. Are your knees aligned with your feet? Has the weight shifted Happy squatting! And no, they don’t need in your feet as you lower? Weight should to be done naked, but it’s a whole lot more be balanced over the middle of feet the fun if they are. entire time.

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Food as Medicine

Elderberries can also be made into alcohol or glycerin based tinctures, which have a longer shelf life. Glycerin based tinctures are good options for people avoiding alcohol (including kids and pregnant people) or honey (under the age of 1).

Elderberry syrup or tincture is a tasty treat that is starting to get a bit of research behind it in support of using it to fight cold and flu viruses.

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edicine has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last 100 years, particularly when it comes to surgical techniques and medications. Despite these advancements, there is still a place for seemingly old-school remedies, some of which may have been passed down through your family for many generations. In my family we still talk about the chicken soup our nana made us whenever anyone in the family was sick. There are many examples of “healing foods” that not only provide us with a little bit of warmth and healing nostalgia but also may improve the symptoms of the cold or flu.

Perhaps the most traditional healing food that has been passed down through the years and is currently having a bit of a renaissance is chicken broth (or bone broth). Bone broth (essentially chicken or beef stock) is popping up all over the place in liquid or powdered form and has been lauded as a food with many different health benefits. Before its newfound fame, bone broth was a food that was made by families as a cure for the common cold and even before that, it was a simple, nutritious and affordable staple.

Bone broth is easy to make with either leftover chicken bones or fresh chicken thighs/legs/backs with bones in and some vegetables, typically celery, onion, carrots and garlic. It’s a good source of protein, is hydrating, can help to clear up congestion, promotes healthy gut tissue (which promotes immunity) and is antiinflammatory. It is the perfect food to have on hand when you have a cold and it is something that your whole family can participate in making. It can be frozen in batches (after cooling to room temperature and then refrigerating overnight) so you can easily thaw some when you need it.

You can add fresh vegetables and other ingredients to make a heartier soup or you can simply enjoy it as broth.

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...there is still a place for seemingly old-school remedies, some of which may have been passed down through your family for many generations.

Another healing food that can be produced in your own home is elderberry tincture or syrup. Elderberry is a herb that can be used to promote immunity and fight the cold and flu and is safe for the whole family. We are lucky to live in a place where it grows so readily so you may be able to use fresh elderberries but if not, dried elderberries work as well and may be easier to process.

There are plenty of options for spicing elderberry syrup with ginger, cloves, cinnamon etc. but I like mine plain with some honey. Sweetener is important for lengthening the shelf life (or fridge life) of your elderberry syrup. It’s also important to ensure that the elderberries are cooked prior to consumption as cooking eliminates the toxic glycosides in the seeds and also concentrates the polyphenols and anthocyanins (which do the heavy lifting when it comes to fighting colds). I enjoy the syrup with some hot water but it can be taken straight as well.

For the more advanced homesteaders, most fermented foods can be made at home with simple ingredients and techniques.

An easy way to start is to make sauerkraut.

While sauerkraut might be a newer food in our current culinary culture, it has been a staple in the diets of many cultures and even ancient civilizations. Historically it’s been a simple way of storing food to allow for nutritive eating to continue throughout the winter. As we are becoming more familiar with the healing properties of fermented foods, most notably the impact it has on the gut and thus digestion, immunity, and inflammation, sauerkraut has become a more mainstream food.

Producers have become creative with the blend of vegetables and spices resulting in a wide array of flavours, many of which can be easily replicated in the comfort of your own home with a few supplies.

There are many other options for healing foods that can become a part of your family’s tradition but like anything else, it’s best to start with something small and doable. These healing foods have stood the test of time and would all be a great tool for promoting health in your family during this cold and flu season. As a bonus, making them might also create memories for your own kids that will carry on the feeling of nostalgia for another generation, much like the feeling of nostalgia I get every time I get sick and make myself a bowl of chicken soup.

Have a wonderful holiday season!

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Health and Lifestyle

A LOOK DOWN SECOND AVE

AFFORDABLE

Your Guide to Outerwear

by EMMA POLIT

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That tells you something about me. If I love it, I have to have it, and I don’t look too much into the price (unless it’s the Balenciaga Zipped Nylon Logo jacket - I see you there in my online cart with no intention of ever pressing purchase). In saying that, I’m also a sucker for a good deal. So, because I like to help a sister out, I’ve rounded up my best affordable, mid-range, and luxe outdoor apparel items available in Fernie. Mix and match, spend what you can, figure out what’s worth the extra cash, and what’s not, and throw your money down there.

Burton Jet Set Jacket $249.99 Edge of the World

PICTURE Anna Gloves $85.00 Elevation Showcase

Rome riding pullover hoodie $94.95 - Boardstiff

Roxy Essence 2L Snow Jacket $499.99 - Commit Snow and Skate

Torah Bright Abyss S Mittens $129.99 Commit Snow and Skate

Volcom Elm Bib Overall $380 Edge of the World

Patagonia NANO PUFF jacket $239 The Guide’s Hut

Arcteryx Cerium SL Hoody $400 The Guide’s Hut

Arcteryx Sentinel LT Jacket $700 The Guide’s Hut

Hestra Power Heater Glove $560 The Guide’s Hut

Rab Sharp Edge Pant $500 Elevation Showcase

LUXE

Affordable Affordable doesn’t mean cheap. If you can buy it in a gear shop in Fernie then you know it’s going to do its job. The owners (and staff) know what they’re on about and if they bring it into their store, there’s a reason. As Paul from Boardstiff told me, “We try to bring in brands that are designed in Canada by those who are in the know. They’re compatible with our conditions and are good value for money.”

I also noticed a HUGE move to a more sustainable, recycled and chemical free product even at a lower price point. That’s exciting!

686 Smarty 3-in-1 cargo pant $289.95 Boardstiff

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n a rainy fall morning I was sipping tea and chatting with a friend when I mentioned that I had been searching all over Canada for a specific Fjällräven backpack and how surprised I was to walk into The Guide’s Hut to see it sitting right there on the shelf. I had no idea that Fjällräven was even in Fernie. How’d I miss that!? My friend asked what was so good about the backpack and I replied, ‘They’re iconic.’ They’re the kind of backpack you get as a kid and then keep forever. They’re just cool.

Mid-Range For a little more of your dollar, you get a little more tech. Features start popping up everywhere. Cool things that will have you saying, ‘Wow, I never knew how much I needed that!’ Like the Roxy Essence jacket with its stretch fixed powder skirt designed to hug your hips so no snow will be going up your back on those big powder days. (It also includes a neck warmer that protects, calms and cares for skin - whaaat!?)

You’ll also start seeing a lot more GoreTex, which is the leader in waterproof, breathable fabric.

Luxe What does Luxe in snow sports mean to you? If you think Arc’teryx and their ‘high performance, high quality and built to last’ mantra, then you’re on the right track.

You may balk your eyes at a $700 jacket but what if that one jacket means that you won’t have to replace it any time soon, possibly saving you money in the long run and also, keeping the landfill just a little bit lighter? Of course, other brands have highend clothing too, Rab are doing awesome things with a technical, movement-focused design, and you will fall in love with Hestra’s Power Heater Glove. They are hard to go past when you consider that cold hands on a chairlift will be a thing of the past.

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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD

Fernie Distillers

by KATIE HAMAR

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now falls slow and thick as we make our way into Fernie Distillers on 1st Avenue one late afternoon in November. Welcomed by the warmth of amber lights on rich wood tones and the barkeep’s greeting, we feel cozy and excited. This is my first experience at the distillery and I’ve heard great things. What a lovely thing to do on a snowy day, I think. What a lovely way to kick off the holiday season.

We choose seats at the bar and take in our surroundings. Fernie Distillers is comprised of a tasting room and adjoining lounge with the actual distillery viewable through a large window on one side of the room.

A door off the bar leads to the patio, a hotspot in the summer, now dusted in white.

Exposed wood beams line the tall ceiling, strung with glowing Edison lights. The other lights in the room are dimmed, save for the warm pendants over the large bar where we sit. A red Moroccan-patterned rug covers the original hardwood floor in the lounge with a squishy couch on top.

The atmosphere is a paradoxical blend of modern and eclectic-rustic. I feel like I’m in a cool big city haunt; something you might see in a design magazine. I’m content with the afternoon’s activity and I haven’t even tried a drink yet.

Our mixologist, Jordan, stands behind the bar and educates us on the liquors distilled in-house. No 9 Mine Vodka is made using a soft white wheat from Creston. It features an uncommon sweetness that makes it palatable at room temperature. He gives us a taste and it is rich in flavour and smooth with notes of vanilla and anise.

Next is Fernie Fog Liqueur. Taking a cue from the steamed milk London Fog, Fernie Fog is an Earl Grey tea-infused spirit with vanilla. Molasses-rich unrefined demerara sugar sweetens the liqueur making it savour-able straight-up.

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Jordan explains that the newest offerings are close to release. Prospector Gin will launch December 8 and is a well-balanced, classic gin infused with juniper, citrus and botanicals. The house bitters will also

retail by early December in four flavours: lavender, citrus, aromatic and coffee/cacao.

All the spirits pay homage to Fernie, past and present, by celebrating the community

and surrounding environment, both in inspiration and branding. They are available for takeaway in 375 ml and 750 ml bottles.

I am impressed with everything I try and enjoy learning the distiller, Jillian, is one of the only female distillers in Canada. She co-owns the company with her husband, Andrew, who heads up marketing and sales.

With the tasting done, it’s time to order drinks from the menu. Getting into the holiday spirit, I choose the Caribou, a hot drink with the house vodka and Fernie Fog, port, maple syrup, lemon, aromatic bitters and spices including cinnamon, clove and black pepper. Garnished with a dehydrated lemon, it is exactly what I want on this cold day as snow falls outside. I’m warmed from the inside out.

As we enjoy our drinks, we learn the distillery is partnered with Fernie Catering Co with whom they hosted their first Feast dinner event in early November. The space is available to rent for other functions and parties, too.

An interesting feature of the distillery is their Picnic Policy which allows bringing in outside food to eat while enjoying drinks. Grab take-out pizza or order curry to Fernie Distillers on one condition: don’t bring plastic cutlery. As part of their sustainability efforts, they ask guests to forgo disposables and use their utensils instead. Environmental conservation is an important company value and they have other green practices including using reusable straws and growing their own herbs. To minimize waste, the bartenders use all parts of the fruits they buy. What isn’t dehydrated for garnishes is used in infusions and bitters.

With my final sip of the Caribou, we thank our mixologist for his knowledge and delicious drinks, and head for the door.

Stepping outside, it is still snowing but we feel warm. We’ve had a special experience.

What a lovely thing to do on a snowy day, I think. What a lovely way to kick off the holiday season.

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couple of years ago a friend and I were having the “best headphones” debate. This is a favourite debate of audio junkies and like best scotch or best mountain bike trail, there’s no right answer. The fun is in the debate. I was on the Grado side, my friend was supporting Sennheiser.

Now, I’d never owned a pair of Sennheiser headphones, but I was, and am still a big Grado fan so I held to my position. I’d never owned a pair because frankly, they’re expensive. So are Grado headphones, but I already owned them so why buy another fancy pair of headphones.

Well, as it turned out, a number of months ago, some Sennheiser headphones came up for sale on MassDrop. The price, in the end, was amazing. (I’ll explain that in a moment) I bought them and then waited for a month or two for them to arrive. (I’ll explain that too) When I finally tried them – I converted. I am now a dyed-in-thewool Sennheiser fan. Now, I’ll tell you how that happened.

So, MassDrop is one of a new breed of ‘group buy’ websites such as Groupon and Woot! It tries to use the purchasing power of a group of people to get better deals on things that people want. In MassDrop’s case, the deals are offered, but you don’t exactly know what the deal will be in the end, because the price goes down the more people join the deal.

So, the Sennheiser HD 650s that I purchased run about $499 USD from Sennheiser. When I joined the ‘drop’ on MassDrop they were going for $299 USD. Already significant savings. By the time the drop finished they were down to $199 USD. Woohoo!

So, how do you get in on the savings? Go to MassDrop.com. Join up. Browse the

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drops: these are the items that you can purchase. Commit to purchasing at that or a lower price. Sit back and wait to see what price you get.

The downside? It may take a while. Drops can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of months before enough people have joined to bring the price down. So, this is not a good site to go shopping for a present you need to arrive before Christmas or Hanukkah this year. This is a site to go shopping for that thing that you’ve always wanted but just can’t justify the price for. And then hope you get a crazy deal.

I’ve purchased a few things off here. One item, an Emile Henry tagine, arrived broken in shipping. There was no problem returning it for money back. It’s always money back because they only get the number of items that were ordered in the drop so there are no exchanges.

I also always compare the price to the price on Amazon.com first to make sure it’s worth waiting for the deal. I also always check on CamelCamelCamel.com, which

I’ve written about before, to make sure it doesn’t have regular significant sales on Amazon.com too.

There are large communities of buyers on MassDrop that can help you find the items that you’re looking for. I belong to the Cooking, Men’s Accessories, Outdoors, and Tech communities, just to give you an example of the diversity. There are also very specific groups like Knitting and Mechanical Keyboards.

All in all, it’s a fun place to shop for a great deal, once you accept the constraints of the system. There’s also a very knowledgeable group of people in the comments section that can usually provide comparative information about this specific item.

It’s also a nice place to do a little shopping for yourself over the holiday season, once you’re done shopping for everyone else. And if you’re an audiophile level headphone fan, you could do a lot worse than checking out the Sennheiser HD 6XX headphones. They are stunning!

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ASTROLOGY

December 2018

by ASHLEY KRISTINA

Astrological Themes The theme this month is all about relationships and communication and a truly immense transformation will occur this month, watch and see how the energy moves. There is a lot of fire mixed with passion, obsessiveness and it might feel decently intense at times.

Venus in Scorpio creates this theme.

Scorpio energy rules intensity, passion, obsessive and possessiveness and it is very sexy. This sign rules total commitment, mind body and soul, while the energy of Scorpio is magnetic and mysterious this is also the ruler of the underworld so the deep chambers of the heart and true honest communication of these depths become the theme.

Mercury is retrograde for the first week meaning communication and thought processes are still altered. Often people are more introverted during this time and wisdom comes through this retrograde.

The accumulation of the introverted energy that occurred throughout all of October and November with firstly Venus’ retrograde and then Mercury’s retrograde will start to be communicated after December 7. Jupiter, the planet that expands whatever it touches will be right next to Mercury so words will definitely be said, and with extra fire behind them.

Mercury in Sagittarius does not think before speaking and is very truthful.

Relationships will definitely be passionate and December 3-7 will be especially powerful.

Any karmic baggage that was left undone over the past ten years will be completed this month. It will be a refreshing full moon. The entire month will feel sensitive and beautiful.

Happy New Year and Blessings for 2019

December 2018 Horoscopes Aries Wisdom and good fortune in your relationship this month. Take care of your health as work will be busy and demanding and the social activities of the holidays are something you would never miss out on.

Don’t deplete yourself.

Taurus Health, career prospects and money are good for you this month. The possibility of passionate upheaval for you regarding partnership is high and the energy will feel better after mid December. Speak gently and with kindness.

Gemini Conserve your energy and your money as much as possible this month.You require more rest than usual. The first week of the month is frustrating however romance and creativity align better mid month.

Cancer The full moon will affect you immensely.

Your beliefs are changing and this can feel uncomfortable. Love relationships are especially troublesome and you will be extra sensitive this month. Take care of yourself first, please.

Leo A wonderful month for you, your health, energy, creativity and love relationships are abundant and enjoyable. Career may feel strenuous however financial growth is profitable.

Virgo Mercury and Venus are your ruling signs so be extra careful how you communicate this month as your judgements and scrutiny can be harmful. Take extra care of yourself, calming techniques are beneficial.

The purpose of the Communities of Interest Advisory Initiative is to foster dialogue and communication between the five coal operations and community representatives within their area of influence.

THANK YOU, LOIS The Communities of Interest Advisory Initiative members would like to thank Lois Halko for representing the Elk Valley and Crowsnest Pass municipal governments on the Steering Committee since it was formed in 2012. She was an engaged and active contributor to the meetings. Her valuable insight and input will be missed. Enjoy your retirement, Lois!

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Libra A favourable time in business and to use your creativity in this sector. Say what you need to say as simply and concisely as possible. Try not to get yourself too involved in what is in fact other people’s business, alone time is good for boundaries and maintenance.

Scorpio A wonderful month for you, you will feel very aligned within yourself and powerful progress will be made in career, relationships and self-growth. A very powerful month to create your vision board and actually speak out loud your wants and dreams, speak it as if it has already occurred and watch how quickly it comes.

Sagittarius Transformation is your theme this month.

Your health, love life and career prosper.

Ride out the adventure as much growth happens for you. Happy birthday to you!

Capricorn Your health is so abundant that you have extra energy to help others this month and that is the theme for you: being of support, aide and direction for others.You are wise beyond your years and see much more than you let on. Guiding others feels good, doesn’t it? Happy birthday to you December Capricorns.

Aquarius You are motivated on your health this month and this is where you will focus your attention. Lots of good energy surrounds you this month. Spending time with your inner voice will grant you the clarity you need.

Pisces Professional development, financial growth and your love relationships are especially abundant this month. It’s a wonderful and happy month for you, full of deep felt connections. Take care of your health as even too much joy can actually deplete you.

What a wonderful end to 2018. Blessings.

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