Fernie Fix - January 2019

JANUARY 2019 | ISSUE 145

HAPPY NEW YEAR! IN THE AWAKENING ISSUE: FEATURE ARTIST ALEX HANSON DISCUSSES CAPTURING THE KOOTENAYS. FEATURE RESIDENT MORGAN PULSIFER ON WHY HE BECAME INTERESTED IN MUNICIPAL POLITICS. LEARN ABOUT THE JANUARY STREAK, WITH ABI MOORE. PLUS: NEW COLUMNS BY CRYS STEWART, SARAH-BETH PLISHKA AND MAST STUDENT, CHARLIE OSBORNE

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EDITOR’S FIX | 5 BUSINESS IN THE VALLEY | 9 Business News/New Business Making Social Media Work – Adding a Platform

by Christina Pilarski Money Matters - Community Investment Co-op

by Gerald Price, CPA CA

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT | 14 Feature Artist – Alex Hanson ArtBeat - The Hobbyist by Michael Hepher At Peace and Yet On Fire – The Awake Experiment

by Sadie Rosgen Rental Fix – Bohemian Rhapsody by Andrew Vallance

COMMUNITY AND EVENTS | 22 Feature Resident – Morgan Pulsifer by Krista Turcasso City Corner with Ange Qualizza – Needs, Values, and Expectations Planning Ahead - On Being a Woke Parent by Kerri Wall Family Stoke – Join the Revolution by Shelby Cain Inside and Out with Rebecca Hall – Awakening to Winter

RECREATION AND OUTDOOR LIFE | 35 Hitting the Trails - The January Streak by Abi Moore Elements of Movement – Butt Stuff with Maddy Alaric Breaking New Ground – Meet the MAST Program

by Charlie Osborne Indoor Fix – Seven Activities to Try in 2019

by Sarah-Beth Plishka

HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE | 43 Family Wellness - Awakening Your Potential with Dr. Taina Turcasso ND, RM Take Five by Crys Stewart – Japanese Cuisine to Make Your Own with Cam Carr Fashion For Everyone – Upon Awakening

by Emma Polit For The Love of Food by Katie Hamar – Plant Powered

BITS AND BYTES | 48 The Answer Guy – Windows Recover Backup

by Kevin McIsaac Astrology – January 2019 by Ashley Kristina

FERNIE FUN | 50 Fix Trivia COVER: Dylan Siggers Fernie Backflip Photo by Ben Prescott, @itsbigben THIS PAGE: Cross country skiing on Lazy Lizard.

Photo by Ben Campbell, Findawayphotography.com

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THE AWAKENING ISSUE

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EDITOR’S FIX

How has it come to this? How can we go on? What if anything can we do to effect change?

said goodbye, we continue on. For us, for them, for everyone. We are not afraid, and the world has indeed opened out for us.

Happy New Year. Revel in this awakening, and keep it through this year and in the many to follow.

There was something in the air throughout 2018… something nearly palpable felt in the hearts of us all. A metamorphosis. A realisation. A process that perhaps needed to happen to allow an awakening of sorts.

For many of us, we were awoken from our day-to-day state after something shocking, perhaps devastating took place, causing us to look deep within and providing us with an understanding, a knowledge we all inherently possess. A connection to everyone and everything, then and now and yet to come. We are part of something so large, something that was here before us and will continue to be here after we are gone. And it gives us strength. It gives us power.

It has not been easy, and may have taken our emotions by storm leading us to feel angry or enraged. Sad or futile. Sitting back in disbelief, asking… what is happening?

So we stand up, and we live. And we love.

And we awaken. It’s a New Year, and while we won’t forget where we have been or that which we have seen or those who have

A kind of light spread out from her. And everything changed colour. And the world opened out. And a day was good to awaken to. And there were no limits to anything. And the people of the world were good and handsome. And I was not afraid any more. ~ John Steinbeck, East of Eden

CONTRIBUTORS ABI MOORE lives off a healthy and hearty dose of craft beer and trail running. Luckily Fernie is the perfect place for both, but don’t get her started on either topic as she’ll never stop...

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.

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.

ANGE QUALIZZA is a nutty economist who has a passion for policy, governance and everything to do with municipal government! Let’s lift up the carpet and take a closer look inside City Hall.

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.

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.

KERRI WALL will be starting another parent group in February. Get in touch at kerriwall.ca. While you’re there, do yourself a favour and download Parenting Your Teenager: A Workbook of Questions.

CHARLIE OSBORNE is a MAST student at College of the Rockies. He spent his youth exploring Ontario and moved west in search of bigger adventures in the mountains.

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

After a 35-years in publishing, CRYS STEWART enjoys road trips with her husband between Fernie and Ontario. When not writing, taking photographs or riding shotgun, she’s sharing a glass of red with family and friends.

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.”

Krista Turcasso, Editor

FERNIE FIX | FERNIEFIX.COM Published monthly by Claris Media. To advertise and for general inquiries: info@clarismedia.com Box 1124, 361A 1st Ave. Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 p: 250-423-4062 www.clarismedia.com Editor | Krista Turcasso Creative Director | Vanessa Croome Associate Editor | Kevin McIsaac All content copyright Claris Media. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views of the publisher.

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. SARAH-BETH PLISHKA, a certified personal trainer and fitness blogger, believes there isn’t just one cookie cutter way to stay fit and healthy. She loves showcasing unique ways to stay active on her Instagram @fitandnerd.

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.

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alling all GROMS… Do you like cool prizes? Check. Do you like colouring contest bragging rights? Check. Do you want an EPIC resumé addition (EOW colouring contest 2019 champion)? Check.

Edge of the World snowboard shop is putting on a colouring contest for ages 4 -12 years old. Swing by and grab a colouring page at the store and return your artwork by January 15, 2019. Be as creative as you can!

Winners will be announced on Jan 16. Great prizes will be awarded for the age categories of 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. It’s free to enter and all entries handed in will be given an Edge of the World sticker and discount coupon for kids wear. Make sure to check out their selection of kids outerwear, clothing, shoes, base layers, and much more!

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atch us if you can!

Local skate, and classic, cross-country enthusiasts are invited to join the Fernie Nordic Racing team for the Kootenay Cup January 5-6. For adults, the $30 entry fee will get you chip timing on a challenging 10km course and post-race soup and snacks, as well as the opportunity to ski with other enthusiasts from the region. Races for all ages starting at age five are available both days. A recreational category is available with less distance, more party. Entry fee for under ten is only $15, under 18 $20.

Keep your cardio alive this winter, sign up at zone 4: Teck Kootenay Cup and don’t forget to put Fernie Nordic under your club name: if you cross the finish line it’s two points for the team!

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elcome Fernie Hearth and Home, previously Fernie Fireplace and Appliances! Along with their fireplaces and appliances, they have recently brought in tons of beautiful cookware, everything from locally crafted cutting boards to Henkle and Myabi knives, to colourful cast iron cookware by Staub and Cuistot and even bamboo salad bowls! Fernie Hearth and Home will continue to supply and install quality name brand wood stoves and gas fireplaces, as well as 14 brands of appliances from Maytag, KitchenAid, GE, Whirlpool to Wolf/ Sub Zero to name a few.

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Be sure to follow Fernie Fireplace and Appliance on Facebook and Instagram where they will be showcasing these new lines and rebranding to Fernie Hearth and Home. Stop by and see Aleatha, next to Fernie Brewing Company on Manitou Road!

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We are excited to announce the opening of our new office at Unit F 652 Sparwood Drive. We would be happy to see you there in 2019.

From all of us at North Coal we wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! www.northcoal.ca

Business in the Valley

NEW BUSINESS

McKenzie Jespersen Photography Mckenziejespersen.com

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ckenzie Jespersen and her family are new to the Fernie area. McKenzie attended the Lethbridge Community college for Fashion Design and Merchandising and soon after attended a specialized fashion school in Milan.

McKenzie thrived in the fashion industry, owning her own store in Lethbridge until she gravitated toward photography, attending the Photography program at the Red Deer College. She quickly became passionate about fine art wedding photography.

“Most photos of my clients and the environment around them depict a moment where emotion has peeked, and the walls that people put up have come down for a brief moment in time. That’s what I am after.”

McKenzie will be hosting a wedding day photography giveaway, where newly engaged couples without a wedding photographer can enter to win a free wedding!

Go to the website to enter the contest! Facebook: Mckenzie Jespersen Photography, Instagram: Mckenzie.Jespersen.photography SUBMITTED PHOTO

Old Elevator Chinese Restaurant

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291 1st Ave 778-519-5198

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he Old Elevator Chinese Restaurant opened its doors to Fernie in the fall of 2018, located in the well-known Old Elevator building just off 2nd Ave. Open seven days a week, and offering lunch and dinner, they serve authentic Chinese food and a delicious Chinese buffet. Every Friday evening you can enjoy their Prime Rib dinner special, and Saturdays the specialty is Dragon Cod Fish.

Make sure to check out this new restaurant in town, whether for lunch or dinner!

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Start planning your 2019 projects over the winter and be ready to break ground at the end of the ski season.

From January 15-31 get in touch for a 1/2 hr free consultation.

Happy New Year!

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WINTER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THIS IS OUR FERNIE Open Daily 10 am – 5:30 pm Our permanent exhibit, located on the ground floor explores the industrious history of Fernie as a resource and recreation community.

WINTER EXHIBIT: PERFECT LINE BY GORDON MILNE In the Gallery until April 14, 2019 Join Gordon for an inspiring drawing workshop in March and take your own artistic practice to the next level. See website for details and to book.

LUNCH AND LEARN The Museum’s program of educational talks over lunch at the Senior’s Centre returns this winter on January 18, February 15, March 15 and April 12. Topics will include the 60th anniversary of the Senior’s Centre, the ongoing collections management program and more – see website for details. $15, book online or at the Museum.

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Business in the Valley

Adding a Platform

by CHRISTINA PILARSKI

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ew year, new you – right? This is the time of year you should really take a moment to reflect on your own social media presence.

How did social media go last year? What did you accomplish? What’s the next challenge?

It could be time to add a second platform to your social media repertoire. Consider these five questions before signing up for your next account.

Is this business or personal?

There is something to be said about building your personal brand online.

Your personal online presence helps your business by showcasing your expertise and experience. If you are the face of your organization, it also helps solidify corporate values and personality.

A great place to start is LinkedIn, your own personal presence there can complement your business’s brand.Your LinkedIn profile can share links to your Company Page, talk about your role in the business, show a behind the scenes look, and share tips about your industry.

Does this complement your current platform?

Do not pick a new platform because you think it is trendy – or because your 12-year-old told you it was (and don’t rule platforms out for those reasons either). Pick a platform that complements what you have already. If your business is on LinkedIn, make sure your personal LinkedIn is up to date and sharing updates. If your business is on Facebook maybe a business Instagram account is the way to go since these platforms easily integrate when it comes to advertising and posting. Think about how platforms can help one another grow even more.

Have you considered your target audience?

MAKING SOCIAL MEDIA WORK

Just as our businesses evolve our target audiences might too. Reflect on last year’s social media goals and remind yourself who you were trying to reach. Each social media platform has a unique audience that is its top user – while people use multiple platforms there are certain audience types that use certain social media platforms more than others. Remember, those that see your information on multiple channels are being reminded of your brand (that is a good thing), so even if your target audience is not changing multiple platforms can be beneficial.

place to let your personality shine with minimal effort.

What content can be leveraged?

Adding a new platform should mean that you have more work to do – but it should not overwhelm you. Remember to review content you are already creating and think strategically about how you can best leverage it online. Do you make a lot of presentations? Maybe LinkedIn is the way to go so you can easily share your PowerPoint files through their SlideShare integration.

Are you witty? Maybe Twitter is the perfect

Congrats! Adding a platform is exciting.

Dive in – and don’t hesitate. Remember, it is hard to make a true communications mistake if you are living and breathing your company’s goals and values through your content.

How will you resource this?

Like every business decision before you fully commit have a plan in place on how you will resource the project. Is this something you will personally take on? Is this something that you want to commit 15-minutes a day to or a full day a week?

Think about this new platform as a part of your whole social media program – is there enough work to justify a new staff member or hiring an agency to help?

When you set up your new account use the hashtags #PRPower and #FernieSuccess to let us know which platforms you will be trying in 2019.

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Certain photographs may not have been taken at the site and views are not from a particular lot.

Business in the Valley

MONEY MATTERS

Community Investment Co-op

by GERALD PRICE, CPA CA

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y first job was sorting empty pop bottles. With the money I made I opened a savings account that paid interest.

I discovered it was way more fun to earn interest on my bank account than it was sorting empty pop bottles. As I got older I was exposed to more opportunities. My first investment in the stock market was Barons Oil and fortunately, I made money on that investment. That was all it took to get me interested in investing for the rest of my life.

In January 2018 I received an email from the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce informing all the email recipients that on January 31, 2018, there would be Community Investment Sessions in Elkford, Sparwood and Fernie - I attended the Fernie session. The presenter, Eden Yesh, Invermere Branch Manager for Kootenay Employment Services, consultant to the Creston & District Community Investment Co-op and Chair of the BC Community Impact Investment Coalition, discussed the benefits of raising and investing local capital in local projects. The goal of the presentation was to determine if there was sufficient interest in establishing a community investment co-op in various communities. At that presentation, I expressed interest and support for the project.

In November 2018 the decision was made to proceed with a launch of the East Kootenay Columbia Community Investment Co-op (EKCCIC). Individuals that had expressed an interest in February were contacted to get founding directors to serve until the first annual general meeting.

The geographical area covered is split into four sub-regions which are Elk Valley; Cranbrook and Kimberley; Columbia Valley and Golden; and Revelstoke. I, Gerald Price agreed to be a founding director for the Elk Valley sub-region. The Board consists of a minimum of five directors with representation from each sub-region, to a maximum of twelve directors.

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Below is the list of Investment Co-op Quick Facts taken from the EKCCIC Executive Summary: (1) Canadian residents and Canadian-controlled entities are eligible for membership. (2) A memberelected Board oversees governance of the Investment Co-op, supported by subregional Investment Committees and a regional Marketing and Communications Committee. (3) Each member is entitled to one vote at General Meetings of the Association regardless of how many shares they own, a democratic control mechanism built into the Co-op structure. (4) The Co-op may issue an unlimited amount of membership shares to their members.

However, each member must qualify under one of the securities exemptions relied upon by the Co-op. (5) Capital raised from the sale of shares is deposited into local Credit Union accounts to act as a revolving local financing pool. (6) Local business and projects that generate economic, social, environmental or community benefits can apply for financing and are approved by sub-regional Investment Committees. (7) On behalf of the Co-op, Loans Analysts from the regional Community Futures

offices complete professional application assessments and due-diligence checks on a fee-for-service basis. (8) When the Coop determines its maximum investment amount for each applicant, it then partners with other local financiers (such as Community Futures, Credit Unions and the CBT Impact Investment Fund) to leverage any remaining financing.

Additional values that the Investment Coop brings to the existing financing sector include: (a) Business development supports and connections (b) Local investors and expertise (c) Flexible financing options (d) Advocacy for additional financing (e) Committed customers and ambassadors (f) Local mentors and ongoing support.

The intent of EKCCIC is to bring local investors and local ventures and entrepreneurs together. If you are interested in finding out more about this Co-op visit the website listed below. A membership in the Co-op will cost $500 for a single unit.

For more information please refer to the website eastkootenaycolumbia.com and consult with your financial advisor.

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Arts and Entertainment

FEATURE ARTIST

ALEX HANSON I moved to Fernie in the winter of 2008 after a decade-long stint in the big city.

After growing up in the West Kootenays I longed to return to my mountain roots again. Fernie’s rugged beauty was simply magnetic, providing an outpost for further discovery.

I began sharing my adventures online with city friends. While they attempted to climb the social pyramid to create wealth, I was climbing mountains to create memories.

The chaos emanating from the city on the nightly news was in stark contrast to the natural order surrounding Fernie. The trees, the mountains, the snow, the stars, the seasons all have their own voice and rhythm – far removed from the cacophony

of humanity. I became obsessed with capturing the dichotomy and cameras became the tool of choice.

I started with photography to freeze those amazing moments in time but quickly felt boxed in by the single frame and went to moving pictures to expand the ability to capture and tell stories. I bought my first real video camera in 2012 and starting shooting everything I could to learn more about the process. Snowmobiling and cameras collided shortly thereafter.

Looking back I’ve come a long way in learning the art of cinematography. But the more you learn the more you realize you don’t know - and the more you find that good film cannot be created alone.

This led me on the path to other local creatives.

Fernie is blessed to have so many amazing athletes and artists from all over the planet. Caleb Brown from Gearhub is always down for backcountry film adventures and we’ve created some amazing content together. Liam Monahan also contacted me to capture the essence of the Cryptic Hive. Transitioning from extreme backcountry sports to storytelling was impossible to resist. I’ve been a secret Hive member ever since.

With each audio/visual experiment I learn more about the process, about myself, and the world around me. I now have

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several clients who support my work.

Brands and other manufacturers from all over the world need quality imaging for advertising. Recently I’ve been shooting and editing commercials. I have a lot of support and there are many to thank for the opportunity to create and experiment in this medium.

Lately, I’ve been collaborating with Kyle Hamilton and Jude Smith at Birr Agency.

We have a top-secret creative dream machine of sorts that pumps out crazy ideas. I can’t discuss all our secrets here but I can say we are experimenting with Virtual Reality. One concept is to make Fernie into the first fully immersive 360 3D tourist experience on the planet. This new creative space shatters all traditional cinematography rules and boundaries, but if we can master it the spin-offs from

the emerging digital tourism realm will benefit the physical world. I often see Fernie ranked in the top ten destinations on Earth. I want Fernie to be number one both on and offline.

So even if I end up being that guy who wears the funny looking helmet around town I’m OK with that. The future is here in Fernie and I’m honoured to be a part of it.

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Arts and Entertainment

The Hobbyist

John Snow worked his whole life as a banker.

by MICHAEL HEPHER

Astonishingly, this amazing artist did all his work in his spare time. He found an idea that enriched his life, he chased it into a passion, and the flowering of his creativity has deeply affected his community as well as the arts and cultural scene in Calgary.

Not bad for a ‘hobby.’

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t’s a quiet evening on the prairies—the wind has let up for a short time, a rare moment of calm has settled over Calgary.

It’s the mid-1950’s, and the people in the South-West of the city are taking advantage of the evening to greet one another from porches or stroll in the cool air at sunset. But the man who lives at 915 18th Avenue has left the dishes on the table, foregone the evening pleasantries and slunk off to the basement to work on transforming himself… into an artist.

John Harold Thomas Snow was born in Vancouver but lived most of his life in Calgary. A banker and a war veteran, his secret desire was to make art. In 1953 he and a friend, Maxwell Bates, rescued an old lithography press and some litho stones from the back alley of a commercial print shop. After a good cleaning, they set up the press in John’s basement and started teaching themselves how to print: it was Calgary’s first artisan printmaking studio.

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After Snow’s death in 2004, his home was purchased by a local philanthropist and his legacy continues: to be operated as a resource and archive by The New Gallery, a non-profit centre for contemporary art.

Over time, John’s skills grew and he was soon fielding requests from other artists to print their work. His own work used bold shapes and flat perspective, relying primarily on complex and moody colours to render work that wandered from landscapes into complete abstraction. This modernist penchant attracted a number of other avant-garde artists to collaborate, not the least of which were Illingworth Kerr and W. L. L. Stevenson, the spearheads of the Alberta Modernist Art movement.

Despite his aversion to the limelight, John’s ongoing work and his openness about sharing his knowledge pulled him to the centre of an emerging cosmopolitan community of art and printmaking, sowing a seed for a cultural movement that remains vibrant to this day. He would often invite people over to his home to print with him, passing on knowledge and sharing his time.

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John and his life are profoundly encouraging because we carry this creativity within us—banker, butcher, liftie, coffee slinger—all. The seeds require tending; a little time and love, but at no point should we ever minimize the effect art can have on us and our community.

Being an artist is a journey, but that journey has no timeline and no fixed destination. All we need is a starting point and the rest is just about keeping moving, seeing how far we can get. Fair warning, though: once you awaken that desire, you may find yourself slinking off to your basement instead of doing the dishes.

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I am human, finding my home.

I am beautiful, inching towards something so close.

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Bohemian Rhapsody

by ANDREW VALLANCE

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arrokh Bulsara, known professionally as Freddie Mercury, was a British singer-songwriter and record producer, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen, in which he starred with his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury wrote numerous hits for Queen, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “Somebody to Love,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and “We Are the Champions.” In addition to his work with Queen, Mercury led a solo career releasing several solo albums and occasionally serving as a producer and guest musician for other artists.

Mercury was born of Parsi descent in Zanzibar and grew up there and in India before moving with his family to Middlesex, England, in his late teens. He formed Queen in 1970 with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor.

Mercury died in 1991 at age 45 due to complications from AIDS, having confirmed the day before his death that he had contracted the disease.

In 1992, Mercury was posthumously awarded the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music, and a tribute concert was held at Wembley Stadium, London. As a member of Queen, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2002, he placed 58th in the BBC’s poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. He is consistently voted one of the greatest singers in the history of popular music.

Given that both Freddie Mercury and Queen play such a prominent role in the history of popular music, it makes sense that a movie should be made about the life and times of these extraordinary musicians.

With a particular spotlight on Mercury, the film features Rami Malek as Mercury, Gwilym Lee as lead guitarist Brian May, Ben Hardy as the band’s drummer Roger Taylor, and Joseph Mazzello as bass guitarist John Deacon. Also featured in the cast are Aidan Gillen, who plays the band’s manager, and Tom Hollander, who plays their lawyer.

Musically, the highlight of the film is the band’s performance at the 1985 Live Aid charity concert organized to raise money for victims of the famine in Africa. This performance is widely considered to be the band’s crowning achievement.

The movie has a few flaws. Mercury’s bisexuality is glossed over. Certain aspects of his life, for example, his involvement in the gay bondage subculture, is completely ignored. This is understandable given that the film has a PG13 rating, and the people behind the movie wanted to present it to as wide an audience as possible.

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While each of the actors gives a good performance, most of the characters in the film, with the exception of Freddie Mercury, are rather flat. In contrast, Rami Malek’s turn as Mercury is marvellous to behold. He portrays how brilliant Mercury actually was, highlighting both his humour and his pathos, his charisma and his loneliness.

It’s by no means a perfect movie, but it’s still worth seeing.

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FEATURE RESIDENT

Morgan Pulsifer

by KRISTA TURCASSO

D

uring the months of September and October 2018, Fernie was swept away with the Municipal Election. In stark contrast to the previous election, where one individual ran for Mayor and seven for Council, we had three women running for Mayor and 12 individuals for Council. It was an awakening, an opportunity. And the community of Fernie seized it.

At the Forum, all running had the opportunity to speak. And while all 15 were impressive, there was one individual that surprised many and drew a large crowd of young residents to the Community Centre. Morgan Pulsifer.

“I stand for a demographic that has been underrepresented in our municipal government - members of the community who don’t own a home, who have concerns about their ability to afford a future here. I invite my peers to the polls; we deserve a seat at the table.”

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Morgan invited, and they came. Our voter turnout was well above provincial average, coming in at 64.2%.

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Throughout the election, we learned more about each candidate. But there was still so much I wanted to learn about this young man who stood up to take on an important role in our community.

to working at the Federal level but he admits that it was becoming a “big snooze” and he was tired of the 9-5 job in an office with no windows.

Morgan grew up in Fernie. “I was born and raised here, it’s like I’m a Unicorn or something,” he tells me over coffee.

“Growing up here was just the best. I don’t think I really appreciated it until I moved back. I had a pretty sweet upbringing here.” Like a lot of kids, Morgan wanted nothing more than to “get out of here” after high school. “I finished school a year early, moved to Vancouver Island and started studying at UVic,” he says. “I was dead set on a career outside of Fernie.”

Morgan studied the Russian Language and Foreign Policy, and was on the trajectory

In January of 2016, he sold everything he had, gave notice and moved back to Fernie.

“And that was that. I got right back into classic Fernie life… hopping on the bike, skateboarding every day, hanging with my mom and dad every day, reconnecting with my old gang of friends and all fun all the time,” he says. “You kinda got to get Fernie out of your system.” After a few months, he knew it was time to get to work and to make a plan on how he would go about settling down in town. “I quickly realised it’s pretty hard to do,” he tells me.

Sharing that tree planting in the spring and

summer has helped the financial burdens of living here.

“I started feeling pretty frustrated with the rental market. It was kind of the catalyst - it was the biggest thing our circle talks about, and how to be first-time homeowners… I’m trying to figure out how to describe it without swearing.

“I also saw lots of good studies, strategies, third parties giving excellent answers and possible solutions, but didn’t see the City of Fernie act on them, which was frustrating to see.”

Over a year ago, Morgan started the conversation with his peers and family about running for council. He recalls a conversation he heard on the Drive with

the previous mayor, discussing the City’s update on their remuneration policy to increase wages. In the interview, the Mayor said the reasoning was to attract younger residents from different demographics to consider running for local office. “I can’t recall what the numbers were - but I took it as an invitation,” he adds. “When I talked to enough people about it, I knew it was a one-way street. There was no way of going back.” Morgan admits that just prior to the declaration period ending, he had a bit of a meltdown. “What will my life look like? How will it affect my professional and social life? In the end I realised that there was no better time than now. It was an opportunity to give people in Fernie a legitimate election vs. the 2014 experience.

People aren’t engaged if they don’t have a wider range of choice.

“Our demographic especially in Fernie is so good at complaining about the state of things but previously nobody wanted to step up. I can be that voice and transmit what is going on at a municipal level back to that group. Hopefully we can keep this energy moving forward. Four years from now, hopefully twice as many people run.”

Along with many who ran in our last election, Morgan hopes to increase the transparency of the City. “That was my biggest goal on the onset of the election,” he tells me. “I want people to become engaged with City Hall… that they’ll familiarise themselves with the process and with how council functions in regards to policy and how those policies get carried out.”

Once he had made the decision to run, Morgan took it very seriously to ensure he was prepared for his new role within our community. “I spent last year pouring over council minutes, agendas, budgets, how we borrow, how we pay it back. Familiarising myself with municipal asset management, infrastructure development. I wanted to be capable to work on these things. It eats up a lot of my time, and it’s going to for four years. But I am ready for it.”

Thank you, Morgan, fellow councillors and Mayor. For opening our eyes and encouraging us to engage and participate.

The City of Fernie is truly experiencing an awakening!

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

March 30, 1990 and my mom in her belly.

2. Who did you first meet in town?

My best childhood friend and still to this day is Bradley Geddis.

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

I loved it here. I had parents who signed me up for everything. I was part of the Figure Skating Club until I was 12, then I started snowboarding. Had a ski pass since the day I was born. I was lucky I could grow up with a family who could support me recreationally.

Whoa that’s a tough one. I would hope to see it just still flourishing. I would like to see more businesses open. I would like to see younger people choosing to stay and start families and be able to commit. I would like people to feel confident in their future and in Fernie… their ideas about it.

Where we are, and what it is going to look like.

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

Well, in the winter a quick walk up from my house to shovel out the shop. Without fail, almost every morning I come and get a coffee at Valley Social just because it’s a good place to run into my friends.

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

I’m fluent in both Russian and Portuguese.

And I’m a really good figure skater.

10. Quote to live by: Just get out there.

4. What keeps you here?

My family.

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

Ya, I have so many. But it all relates to powder days. My earliest powder day memory, I was in afternoon preschool at the Community Centre and my mom would take me skiing every morning. One morning it snowed so much that it took us hours to get from the top of Deer Chair to the car because the snow was over my head. And it took us hours to get from the ski hill back to town, and I was so excited I didn’t have to go to preschool.

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

Oh the winter, 100% but I think December because on a day like today after 50 cms the amount of stoke that passes through town is a pretty special thing. I didn’t see a person yesterday who wasn’t in a super good mood.

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

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CITY CORNER

Needs, Values and Expectations

by ANGE QUALIZZA

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he first thirty days of this local government, on your behalf, have been a steep learning curve. The vertical wall of learning so far has included; appreciating the health and condition of our municipal assets, our current infrastructure deficit, the amount of water loss we experience due to ageing infrastructure, upgrades needed in our sewer lagoons, a public works building condemned, a public engagement framework trying to gain support, setting service levels, solid waste management, and of course - snow removal. These are just a few of the issues on our radar.

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Fernie is a community full of organizations that make the quality of life here unparalleled and to demonstrate, right now on my desk I have thirty-three community groups applying for a staggering $185,000 worth of grant funding from the City of Fernie. Our Discretionary Grant fund is only $18,000, but this glaring difference highlights the challenge of balancing needs, values and expectations.

Asset management begins with understanding the tradeoffs between desired service levels and available resources, and to understand those tradeoffs we need informed decision making.

As a result of the arena incident, the Fernie Curling Club was faced with no opportunity to make ice this winter. Here is a motivated and enthusiastic curling club that has invested in a municipally owned building, enhanced the building with their own funds, and while other curling clubs are struggling with participants, our Fernie Curling Club sees a monthly usage of 1,100 people! It is astounding!

infrastructure we manage on your behalf will define our next four years.

The balancing act of any local government involves trying to support groups like our very successful curling club without exposing a blind side to responsible asset management, and Fernie will be no different. Balancing the needs and expectations of our community, supporting quality of life capital project expectations, while being stewards of the buildings and

We spent the afternoon listening, learning, and asking questions. We toured both water treatment facilities, lift stations, and heard strong analysis for where our water system is going to need immediate attention.

Asset management begins with understanding the trade-offs between desired service levels and available resources, and to understand those tradeoffs we need informed decision making.

The road to better decision making took Council last week on an afternoon tour of our current infrastructure needs.

We took the same deep dive on our sanitation system, learning about the agedout parts of the system and how ‘flushable

wipes’ cause significant damage. There are significant parts of this system that will need immediate investment as well.

The next time you have a great idea for us, perhaps to build community infrastructure, or -the request in the last five minuteswhich was to support wayfinding to the downtown core, know that our team is equally concerned about the infrastructure needs that you don’t see. The silent and invisible water loss. The sewer lagoon system. The fleet replacement. The lift stations. The annual maintenance of our sewer lagoons.

I am confident however that we will find a path where -with informed decision making- we can support a commitment to strong asset management while enabling and supporting the heartbeat(s) of our community. Like this crazy enthusiastic curling club!

No one said it was going to be easy, there are a lot of tough decisions ahead, but worthwhile endeavours rarely are.

In the meantime, you can support us by NOT flushing wipes down the toilette.

Your infrastructure will thank you.

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January 2019 MONTHLY EVENTS TUESDAY 1.1.2019 - FRIDAY 4.1.2019 Kids Holiday Ski and Snowboard Camp @ Fernie Alpine Resort TUESDAY 1.1.2019 Night Skiing on the Might Moose @ Fernie Alpine Resort Holiday Sleigh Rides @ Fernie Alpine Resort WEDNESDAY 2.1.2018 Beginner Paint Date with Sue Hanlon @ The Arts Station, 7pm Night Skiing on the Mighty Moose @ Fernie Alpine Resort Holiday Sleigh Rides @ Fernie Alpine Resort THURSDAY 3.1.2018 Exhibit Opening: Liza Gareau Tosh @ The Art Station, 7pm Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour @ The Vogue Theatre, 6pm and 9pm Night Skiing on the Might Moose @ Fernie Alpine Resort Holiday Sleigh Rides @ Fernie Alpine Resort FRIDAY 4.1.2019 Epiphany Party @ Christ Church Anglican, 4:306:30pm Live Music @ Infinitea from 8pm Jon Bisset Live @ The Loaf, 6pm Night Skiing on the Might Moose @ Fernie Alpine Resort Holiday Sleigh Rides @ Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie Friends of Opera: Rusalka by Dvorak @ The Arts Station, 7pm Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Game @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Northern Quarter @ The Northern SATURDAY 5.1.2019 Cultural Saturday: Kids Make Art @ The Arts Station, 9am - 4pm Cultural Saturday: Latin Dancing with Adriana @ The Arts Station, 7-9pm Night Skiing on the Mighty Moose @ Fernie Alpine Resort Holiday Sleigh Rides @ Fernie Alpine Resort SATURDAY 5.1.2019 - SUNDAY 6.1.2019 Teck Kootenay Cup Races #3 and #4 @ Elk Valley Nordic Centre, hosted by Fernie Nordic Society SUNDAY 6.1.2019 New Year New Mindset Workshop @ The Annex Fernie, 2pm Sunday Sessions @ The Pub with J-Skillz live MONDAY 7.1.2019 Pottery Workshop: Intro to Hand Building with Helena Dejong @ The Arts Station, 6:30pm

TUESDAY 8.1.2019 Fernie Nordic Society: Toonie Race @ Elk Valley Nordic Centre, 7pm WEDNESDAY 9.1.2019 Seniors Story Time @ Rocky Mountain Village, 1pm Walkie Talkie Book Club @ Fernie Heritage Library, 10am Focused Wheel Throwing @ The Arts Station, 6pm THURSDAY 10.1.2019 Write It Down: Light Switch @ Fernie Heritage Library, 6:30pm Fernie Poker Tourney @ The Legion, 6:30pm FRIDAY 11.1.2019 Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Game @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Locals Jam Night @ Infinitea hosted by Brittany Barber SATURDAY 12.1.2019 Cultural Saturdays: Theatre Games Night @ The Arts Station Non-Toxic Cleaning: DIY Workshop @ Essentially Abundant, 6pm IWSD: International Women’s Snow Day @ Fernie Alpine Resort, 8am The Price is Kinda Right @ The Legion, 8pm The Steadies @ The Northern SUNDAY 13.1.2019 Indie Films Fernie: Sharkwater Extinction @ The Vogue Theatre, 5pm Community Appreciation Day @ Fernie Alpine Resort MONDAY 14.1.2019 Pottery Glazing 101 for Beginners @ The Arts Station, 6:30pm Regular Council Meeting @ City Hall, 7pm THURSDAY 17.1.2019 Beautea Night with Spa 901 @ Infinitea, 6-9pm Hip Hop Night @ The Royal FRIDAY 18.1.2019 - SUNDAY 20.1.2019 Intro to Oil Painting with Tara Higgins @ The Arts Station Fernie Freestyle Club Competition @ Fernie Alpine Resort FRIDAY 18.1.2019 MBF @ The Northern Live Music Night Hosted by Brad and Adam @ Infinitea SATURDAY 19.1.2019 Avalanche Awareness Day @ Fernie Alpine Resort Cultural Saturday: Kids Make Art @ The Arts Station, 9am - 4pm Cultural Saturdays: Beginner Pottery @ The Arts Station

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Full Moon Nordic Ski Social @ Elk Valley Nordic Centre, 7pm The Runs @ The Royal River Jacks @ The Northern SATURDAY 19.1.2019 - SUNDAY 20.1.2019 Lizard Skinner Ski Mountaineering Event @ Fernie Alpine Resort SUNDAY 20.1.2019 Ryan McMahon in Concert @ The Arts Station, 8pm AFROS event: Galette Des Rois @ Infinitea, from 4pm (Kings Cake and Afternoon Tea) Sunday Sessions @ The Pub with J-Skillz live MONDAY 21.1.2019 Fernie Nordic Society Little Critter Race @ Elk Valley Nordic Centre, 6pm Committee of the Whole Meeting @ City Hall, 1pm TUESDAY 22.1.2019 Cooking Class Hosted by a Local Chef @ Infinitea, 6pm WEDNESDAY 23.1.2019 Seniors Story Time @ Trinity Lodge, 1:30pm THURSDAY 24.1.2019 Family Literacy Day @ Fernie Heritage Library FRIDAY 25.1.2019 Tea and Talk Book Club: Sing, Unburied, Sing @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30pm Kiana and Davis Jazz Fusion Duo @ The Loaf, 6pm Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Game @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Live Music @ Infinitea from 8pm Funky Necklace Party @ The Royal The Gaff @ The Northern FRIDAY 25.1.2019 - SUNDAY 27.1.2019 11th Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival @ The Vogue Theatre SATURDAY 26.1.2019 Kokanee Snow Dreams Party @ Fernie Alpine Resort, 3pm-2am Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Game @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Misery Mountain Boys @ The Northern SUNDAY 27.1.2019 The Snowed In Comedy Tour @ The Northern, 8pm THURSDAY 31.1.2019 DYI Book Club Night @ Fernie Heritage Library, 6:30pm Exhibit Opening: Alysha Clarke @ The Arts Station, 7pm

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January 2019 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 Free Movie Nights @ Infinitea from 7pm 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 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 Wine Evenings @ The Brickhouse

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.

After School Program: Board Games @ Trinity Lodge, 3:30-4:30pm 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 After School Program: Stop Motion Animation @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm Snowshoe and Dine @ Fernie Alpine Resort

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

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 Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials Coffee With a Friend @ Freshies, two for one coffee Wine and Beer Specials @ Sushi Wood THURSDAYS Buy Two Appies, Third for Free @ Boston Pizza Jam Night @ The Brickhouse 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 Cribbage and Cocktails @ Infinitea FRIDAYS Rib Night @ Boston Pizza Fish & Chips @ The Pub Bar & Grill Meat Draw and Members Draw @ The Fernie Hotel Date Night Special @ Spa 901 Fish & Chip Night @ The Pub Winter Outdoor

Seniors Programming

SUNDAYS Kids Meal Specials @ Boston Pizza Caesars on Special @ The Brickhouse Mini Jugs and Caesars @ The Fernie Hotel 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

Roast Dinner Special @ Infinitea, 6-9pm

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 Cyber Seniors @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30 - 2:30pm Yoga @ Lizard Creek Lodge 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 Open Roller Skating @ Max Turyk Gym

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

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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!

After School Program: Knits and knots @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm Winter Fat Bike and Dine @ Fernie Alpine Resort 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 Evening Uptracking Tour @ Fernie Alpine Resort 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 Nordic Sunday @ Fernie Alpine Resort FERNIEFIX.COM

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On Being a Woke Parent

• Time and space for each participant to reflect on their own parenting practice • Opportunity to use the support of other group members

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Confidentiality The first parent group I attended was one I started and led when my son was a baby. I invited a few moms in my neighbourhood to get together without our kids once a week for a couple of months. We took turns to ensure everyone had a chance to share, and we talked about recent parenting highlights, recent parenting struggles, and each time discussed a specific topic.

ou have probably heard parents admit that parenting is the most demanding work they have ever done and that nothing in the whole world is as important to them as their young ones. I hear these statements everywhere I go.

But it’s easy to tell what actually matters to people - just find out where they spend their energy and their money. Are they reading parenting books? Do they invest in their own ‘professional development’ as a mom or dad by attending workshops? How much time do they devote to hanging out with their child doing activities the child has chosen?

Our children need us to fully step into the words we speak. If we say they matter more than anything else, then we need to act as if that is true.Young people depend on us. They require the tangible things we provide like shoes and a warm bed, but they also need our words to be congruent with our actions in order to develop a sense of integrity.

Parenting Capacity Can Be Built The capacity to remain calm while under stress can be built. The ability to play attentively with a child or listen at length to a teenager is something we can improve.

Mental and emotional bandwidth both function like muscles, so with deliberate practice they can and will expand. It is possible to become MORE relaxed with your teenager, and MORE patient with your toddler, if you do the right kind of work and work your program regularly.

Many of us put a lot of effort into physically conditioning ourselves for the ski season, or diligently practice our fitness and finesse on the bike. We rise to the challenges of goals and growth in our athletic pursuits; should it be any different

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in the sphere of our life that we proclaim is number one?

There are a few things at play that prevent parents from reaching out for help or even acknowledging they might want to upgrade how they operate. For one thing, we probably didn’t see our parents trying to enhance their skills in this area when we were growing up. For another, we are socialized from a young age to believe that seeking assistance is a sign of weakness.

And it’s hard to disclose feelings of discouragement if it seems like every other family has it all together.

Parents Helping Parents For almost 22 years I have consistently been a leader of or participant in a parent group. What is a parent group?

Immediately I felt less alone and less crazy.

As the weeks went by I mentally stored the high and low points of my days, looking forward to telling them to the others. I became invested in each of their various narratives and anticipated hearing how things were going in their homes and cheering them on.

The most critical gifts I have received from all my years doing parent groups are the skill of honestly reflecting on my relationship with my kid and greater selfesteem. The cliché is true for me – being a mom is my biggest achievement and greatest happiness. But I’m an ambitious woman, so I believe achievements are worth building on and happiness can be deepened. I don’t want to settle for regular happiness, I’m looking for genuine joy!

Curiosity Equals Learning Opening our eyes to how someone else interacts with their teen can widen our perspective about what’s possible. How much is your parenting pointing in the direction you want to go? A little curiosity can guide the way towards a more fulfilling family future.

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musician Alessia Cara are coming forward to say stop. And It’s making an impact. On Nov. 18 social media giant Facebook asked users to take a stand against bullying in the Be Bold: Stop Bullying national campaign. It asks youth, parents and educators to take a pledge against bullying, share stories about their own experience with bullies, and encourages bullying-prevention groups.

Studies show that 50 percent of the time a bully will stop when called out. The Facebook pledge asks everyone to speak up, advocate for others, and be a role model. Steps that seem simple, but require courage and fortitude. In our house, this discussion has been an ongoing one. How can we put these ideas into action?

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t all started with the girls. The march, the pink hats, and the passionate demands for equality and justice. It started with #metoo and an end to silence. It was brewing for a while, mumbles growing louder and louder until the ground shook.

Brave souls coming forward, willing to share their painful stories. But everything really changed when people started listening to each other. Believing. Empathy spurred action. And here we are. Living in a new world where there’s an everdecreasing tolerance for nasty behaviour.

People who prey on others, who use their power to bully and harass, face consequences. No matter how powerful they once were. We simply won’t tolerate it anymore.

Now there’s a new revolution. Once again, the voices are rising up. The message is singular and strong. It’s coming from Hollywood and Hosmer and all places in between. Celebrities and teenagers and my seven-year-old. It won’t waver and it won’t disappear. Kindness. #bekind. It’s everywhere. An all-encompassing pledge to do better. Be better. Like an amen, it’s an answer and a promise and an affirmation.

A salute to what’s good and light and why we’re all here in the first place. The kindness revolution is upon us.

A growing body of research suggests that being kind toward others is associated with better and stronger mental and physical health, relationships, life satisfaction, communities, and even economies. When you perform an act of kindness your body releases a flood of neurochemicals that make you feel warm and happy. We’re wired to be kind. So where did it all go wrong?

It’s not like being unkind is new. The yin and yang of behaviour are as old as humans

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Every day we strive to complete at least one act of kindness, write it on a piece of paper, and stick it into the jar. themselves. But along with the age of social media came a huge swell of people feeling entitled to write whatever they wanted. Sad and lonely souls attempting to feel better about their lives by diminishing others. Within the technological minefield of posts and tweets, you can sit by yourself, anonymously hunched at your keyboard, and hurl cruel insults at once-unreachable celebrities and sports stars and even your neighbour.Your classmate. This behaviour was continuing unchecked and without consequence. But not anymore. There’s been an awakening. Welcome to the revolution, baby!

Schools around the globe are adopting zero-tolerance policies for cyberbullying.

Celebrities like Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, and the wonderful Canadian

We started a Kindness Jar. (Thanks, Tara Hatch!) Every day we strive to complete at least one act of kindness, write it on a piece of paper, and stick it into the jar.

My girls love it. It puts kindness at the forefront of their minds. They come home from school and go straight to the jar, deciding which acts warrant recording - I was babysitting and no one got hurt - then they congratulate each other for a job well done. There’s been no talk of a prize or reward, all those delicious neurochemicals seem to be enough. But I think we should empty the jar once a month and read the entries over a round of Happy Cow Ice Cream.

I’ve made my own pledge - every time I venture onto social media, I will leave kindness behind. It’s amazing how leaving a heartfelt congratulations on someone’s accomplishment can really make their day.

It’s easy to scroll through without being present.Your friend is sharing great news or an adorable picture of their child – spread the love! And if you simply can’t find kindness, at least be quiet. Sometimes the unspoken words are just as worthy of celebration.

Here’s to a bright and happy New Year!

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by REBECCA HALL

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s winter white begins to fall many communities take on a slower pace, settling into a schedule based around shorter days, colder weather, homework, and planning for the festive season. All of these things happen in Fernie but it’s far from a quiet time. November sees the arrival of new residents eager for the start of a new winter season and there’s a buzz around town as new faces appear in the shops and restaurants and the bars fill up in the evenings. Several events are known as the unofficial start of the winter season in Fernie – the Mogul Smoker, the Ski & Snowboard Film Festival and in recent years, the Downtown Kick-off and Winter Light-up at the Courthouse. It’s a fun time to be in town, with more live music being added to the calendar each week and festive lights lining 2nd Avenue.

The real marker arrived this year with the start of December; opening day at Fernie Alpine Resort and a snowmobile kick-off event at Ghostrider Motorsports.

December 1 was also Global Fatbike Day and local riders hit the trails to check out the fresh snow. Nordic Skiing was also underway at the Fernie Nordic Centre — December 1 was Snow Day in Fernie!

Kicking off the evening celebrations, the Fernie Ghostriders were welcomed back to the ice at Fernie Memorial Arena after the early completion of roof repairs, bringing home a 2-1 win against the Kimberley Dynamiters to a cheering crowd. The Arts Station celebrated with a weekend of ballet in the Swan Lake Experience and the Fernie Legion brought the sparkle with a Winter Ball.

Perhaps it’s the rosy cheeks of children in colourful snowsuits on their way to school in the morning or the way Ridgemont hill shines pink in the morning sunrise. It

might be the blanket of white that makes everything glint and glow in the sunset or the thrill of winter sports to be enjoyed for extended months to come. Maybe it’s the thought of cozy studios and gatherings of friends for creativity and catch-ups. Or it could simply be the fresh chill in the air after the lazy, hazy days of summer.

Whatever it is that quickens the pace and brings a new-found sense of urgency and clarity, it is here once again and we have months to make the most of the energy of the deep winter. I will be putting on my skis and taking to the Nordic trails to enjoy the sun on snow-laden trees and fresh falling snowflakes. I hope you, too, will make the most of the winter and find what wakes you.

Image Captions: 1. The Hip Flexors had everyone on the floor dancing at the Fernie Legion’s first Winter Ball. Jesse Bell Photo 2. First chair opening day at the ski hill.

Photo courtesy of Fernie Alpine Resort.

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by MADDY ALARIC

A strong front needs a strong back.

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ooty, tush, buns, the money maker. But why? (Pun intended.)

Personally, I love living in a town that is known for year-round activities. Whether you’re into biking, hiking, running or skiing, I am certain you can find a source of fitness right outside your door. Have you ever paused to consider what most of these have in common? Aside from fresh air and good times, I am talking about quad dominancy.

While building muscle is beneficial for so many aspects of the body, creating balance throughout is equally as crucial.

A strong front needs a strong back. This is where the glutes and hamstrings come into play. For simplicity let’s think of glutes and hamstrings as one force and quads as another. Ideally, when we perform a movement or activity that utilizes all three muscle groups, they are used equally and we don’t rely on one over the others. In reality, this is not the case for most. We are creatures of habit, our bodies naturally compensate to that which is known. A common trait for quad dominancy is tightness and because the body is a kinetic chain, if one joint is out of alignment it can create a domino effect. Tight quads will begin to pull on hip flexors, hip flexors connect to the pelvis. A tilt or pull in the pelvis can shift the hips causing lower back pain. How one muscle/joint works affects the next. Here’s the good news - we have the opportunity to improve this. The even better news? Today, right now, we can create long-term habits that aid in a pain-free lifestyle.

ELEMENTS OF MOVEMENT • Tuck your chin slightly for good curvature in spine.

• Lift your hips, squeeze for two seconds at top then lower.

Repeat 4 x 15-20 *Challenge: Single Leg Glute Bridge

GLUTE BRIDGE

• Same set up, this time lifting one leg off the floor and squeeze.

Repeat 4 x 15-20 / leg.

2. Single Leg Romanian Deadlift • Stand with feet hip-distance apart, knees slightly bent, engage core.

• Bend one knee lifting leg off floor.

Squeeze supporting leg to activate.

SINGLE LEG GLUTE BRIDGE

• Keep back in neutral position and soft bend in knee, hinge at hips, lowering torso until almost parallel to floor.

• Squeeze glutes, lift torso back up, into start position.

Repeat 3 x 10-15/leg. * If this movement is new, consider using something to hold onto for balance.

SINGLE LEG ROMANIAN DEADLIFT

SIDE LYING HIP ABDUCTION

3. Side Lying Hip Abduction • Lying on one side of body with hand supporting head.

• Bend bottom leg, keep top leg extended and body in a straight line.

• Point toes downwards to ensure the hips are doing most of the work not the thigh.

• Extend leg as high up as possible.

Repeat for 2 x 20-30 reps/side.

Let’s talk three exercises you can do at home.

*Challenge: Elevate torso to increase range of motion.

1. Glute Bridge • Lay flat, bring feet in to glutes and press firmly into the floor.

So, let’s get to it. Start squeezing those buns on the regular and bring your body to a place of balance. Long live the tushy!

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i, my name is Charlie Osborne. I am 21 and from Ottawa. Since I was young, I’ve had a keen passion for the outdoors and have been biking, skiing and canoeing for as long as I can remember.

Like many young people these days, I had my fair share of difficulties during school.

Classrooms and textbooks have never been a friend of mine, so I found respite in the many outdoor activities I love which have helped to shape me into who I am today.

My biggest dream growing up was always to move west and explore, play, and live in the mountains. With next to no experience in mountain adventures, discovering the MAST program was the perfect fit for me.

I made the move to Fernie and was met by friendly faces with welcoming smiles.

People here are friends with you before you even meet, it’s just the Fernie way. Needless to say, it is easy to feel right at home in Fernie.

On the first day of class, our assignment was to climb up to a viewpoint and look around. The goal was to orient and familiarise ourselves with the local terrain, and it worked! After just a short hike to the top of Castle Mountain, the views were amazing. No matter which direction you looked, there was another amazing sight. The following week, we went on our first hike as a class up the Spineback trail at Island Lake Lodge. We adventured off trail to explore and practice our map reading and compass skills, and did a lot of bushwhacking, eating the huckleberries as we went. Eventually, we found our way to the top and circled around behind the Three Bears’ peaks. Stopping to take it all in, it was breathtakingly picturesque. The sun was shining and the sky was so clear, you could see all the way down the entire valley. We could pick out the different peaks, and see the river winding its way

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along, and right in the middle of it all was the town of Fernie. At this moment I found a new sense of appreciation for this place, and am humbled to call it my classroom.

and enjoyable, but at times, what we do is mentally and physically demanding.

Pushing through hardships and difficulties, big or small, brings people closer together.

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by SARAH-BETH PLISHKA

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ome for the snow, stay for all the indoor fun!

It’s hard not to think skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking when it comes to Fernie. Because in all honesty, that is what Fernie is famous for! As awesome as all these outdoor activities are, they often cast a shadow over many of the other offerings that Fernie has. This is especially true when it comes to indoor activities.

Fernie has so many indoor options available, from pickleball to aerial yoga, allowing you to try something different each day of the week!

In keeping with the New Year Resolution tradition of vowing to become fitter and healthier, here are seven indoor activities to help you become a more active version of you!

1. Yoga Did you know there are over 14 different styles of yoga classes that you can take right here in Fernie? From more traditional classes such as Yin and Hatha to combo classes such as Spin-Yoga to specialty classes like yoga for hips and back or aerial yoga, there is something for everyone! Check out Essential Yoga Studio, Soar Studios, or Evolution Health and Fitness for weekly offerings.

2. Pickleball No, you don’t need to know what Pickleball is before you show up.You just need to be willing to learn! Played weekly at Fernie Community Centre, this tennis/ ping pong/badminton hybrid is easy to pick up and low impact, making it a perfect choice for those looking for activities that are kind on the knees and hips. For more information email pickleballfernie@gmail. com.

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3. Swimming This one isn’t just for the little one! Fernie Aquatic Centre does offer lessons for those three months to Swim Kids 10 to build a solid foundation. (Check website for specific lesson times and registration.) For those 18+ wanting more structure then just doing laps during the public swim hours (or hitting the hot tub apres ski), Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club offers classes five days a week, with professional coaching and a progressive plan to increase fitness throughout the year. Email info@ elkvalleydolphinswimclub.com for more info.

4. Boxing Looking for something different in your fitness routine? How about learning how to properly throw a punch? Whether you are simply looking for an alternative to tradition cardio or looking to try getting in the ring, Fernie Old School Boxing offers both classes designed for fitness and competition. Multiple classes offered during the evening, check out their Facebook page for more information.

5. Netball Try a popular Australian sport, without having to fly across the ocean! Fernie Netball Club offers a mixed league from January through April, giving you plenty of chances to try your hand at passing, shooting or defending. Head to their Facebook page for more details.

6. Karate Star in your own version of the Karate Kid! One of the newer clubs here in Fernie, the Fernie Karate Club offers everyone a chance to learn discipline, respect, and focus. Check out their website Ferniekarate.com for further details. (Wax on, wax off not guaranteed.)

7. Gymnastics As stated on the Elk Valley Gymnastics Club website: “Gymnastics is a foundation sport that will help develop physical abilities such as balance, coordination, strength, spatial awareness and flexibility - all of which can be translated to other sports.” Sounds like a great compliment to any skier’s or snowboarder’s routine! Find classes, drop in night schedule (including an adult drop-in night!) and clinics all listed on the Elk Valley Gymnastics Club Website.

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downtime is often spent on our phones/ computer or watching Netflix with our families. Collectively, we are reading less and as a result the next generation is going to read less as well. It can be difficult to feel like you can fit it in so adding it to your bedtime ritual will benefit you not only by reaping the rewards of reading, including improved memory, decreased stress, knowledge, and reduced risk of dementia, but it will also decrease your screen time in the evening which will lead to improved sleep overall.

by DR. TAINA TURCASSO, N.D., R.M.

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he beginning of a new year is a time when we tend to have a heightened awareness of the things in our lives that we want to improve. These may include relationships, education, careers, finances, and especially health. Millions of people each year resolve to “lose weight” as their New Year’s resolution and most of them ultimately fail. Why? I think the answer is twofold. First, for most people to lose weight AND keep it off, they need to include exercise and a healthier diet into their everyday life. It is not a temporary thing. Anything that you do to lose weight has to be sustainable in the long term.

Second, what makes up the fabric of our lives is actually our habits that make up a single day. Our routines. Small changes that you can integrate into your daily life have a far better chance of becoming habits than big sweeping changes, and it’s the habits that will change your health and your life in the long run.

This year, consider making small changes that are more likely to last and when you inevitably fail, just get back up and start again. New Year’s resolutions carry a lot of weight and many people feel extra pressure to succeed which makes them more likely to make mistakes. If you can just acknowledge that you are human and that no one is immune to failure, you can more readily move forward and try again. Success in anything is achieved by simply picking ourselves up and trying again when we fail.

Here are some ideas for small changes you can make to your daily life that will have an overall impact on your health: Start a 5-10 Minute Meditation Starting a meditation practice can be intimidating for many of us as it appears to go against our nature of always being on the go. Luckily there are many apps that make it easy to get started and you

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Have a Healthy Breakfast A complete diet overall is very difficult to maintain so start small by incorporating a V. CROOME PHOTO healthy, protein-rich breakfast into your day. Starting the day off on the right foot don’t have to commit to a 30 or 60 minute means that you are more likely to continue meditation. Start with five to ten minutes to make healthy choices and will keep your and see how it goes.Your mind will wander, blood sugar better balanced.You will also and you will just bring it right back. It is jumpstart your digestion so it will function a practice and it gets easier with time. A more efficiently throughout the day. regular meditation practice will improve your sleep, reduce depression/anxiety, Move Your Body decrease stress levels (and optimize your You are not going to become a super cortisol levels), decrease blood pressure, athlete overnight. Take the time to improve concentration and memory, and appreciate where you are and just start by potentially increase longevity. moving your body for 30 minutes, four times a week. Maybe for you this means Drink More Water walking slowly (and carefully) or maybe It seems simple but many of us don’t drink it means you can jump right into Crossfit. enough water throughout the day and on Either way, show your body some love for top of that, drink caffeinated beverages everything it is already doing right and which increase your recommended water reward it with some regular movement. intake. Get yourself a nice (insulated if you like it cold) water bottle so you can The most important thing to remember measure how much water you drink in a when making changes in your life whether day and start by trying to get in 2 L every they happen on January 1 or on any other day, more if you drink any caffeinated day of the year is to just keep going when beverages or do any exercise. Increasing you have an off day (or week). Enjoy your your hydration will improve digestion, holidays and special occasions, but jump decrease headaches, improve concentration, right back into your routine when you can. increase energy and physical performance, Routines are how we make lasting changes and assist with weight loss. in our lives and ultimately with our health.

Read Before Bed Start a discipline of reading for at least 15 minutes before bed. We all get so busy throughout the day with our lives and any

Have a happy and healthy 2019!

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TAKE FIVE

Japanese Cuisine to Make Your Own with Cam Carr

by CRYS STEWART

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ach month we celebrate Fernie’s amazing food scene by challenging a local pro to create a five-ingredient recipe with delicious–and revealing–results.

Cam Carr’s Gyudon • Soy sauce • Mirin • Onion • Beef • Rice Though Yamagoya is renowned for innovative Japanese cuisine, owner/chef Cam Carr met our challenge with a dish redolent of tradition and simplicity. “Less is more!” he said, when asked to sum up gyudon, a seasoned mixture of beef and onion served over rice. “I used to have it when I was living in Japan back in the late 80s. It became my go-to. It’s quick, it’s hot, it’s nutritious. It’s Japanese comfort food!”

It also has surprising depth of flavour, blending sweetness (the mirin), saltiness (the soy sauce) and, well, beefiness, Carr described as umami, the mouth-watering fifth taste the Japanese so famously introduced, consequently waking up the rest of the world’s taste buds.

To make gyudon, start by making the rice. “[At Yamagoya] we use a rice called hikari.

It’s a premium short-grained new crop rice.” For us, Carr suggests Kokuho Rose rice, available in the Asian foods section of most grocery stores. “Wash the rice until the water runs clear to take the starch off of it.” But be gentle. “If you crush the rice, it gets powdery and you get a mash rather than grains of rice.”

Next, make the sauce: one part mirin, one part soy sauce, three parts water. Store the mixture in a resealable bottle because

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type of beef; Carr used Alberta Triple A Black Angus striploin.

Once you’re prepped, things will move fast.

As Carr cooked, he explained, “I add just a wee bit of the sauce in the frying pan on high. I’ll quickly sauté the onions. And then I’ll throw in the beef.” The slender pieces of meat take very little time to cook.

Once halfway done, reduce the heat. “Add more sauce just to reach the top edges of the onion. Cover the pan and simmer on low to reduce [the sauce] a bit.”

And that’s it. From the first squirt of sauce hitting the pan to steaming mixture being spooned onto the hot rice, the whole process took about five minutes.

you’ll need to shake it before each use. The ingredients separate quickly.

Slice the onion. Don’t cut thin pieces or they’ll “start to wilt during cooking,” said Carr. “You want the result to be al dente.”

On the other hand, slice the beef against the grain as thinly as you can. “We always pride ourselves in North America in having big, fat juicy steaks. The Japanese are all about thin and tender [meat slices] so you can chew with your tongue and it dissolves in your mouth.”You can use any

As much as gyudon is a venerable part of Japanese culture, Carr encouraged me to think of it as a starting point. Gyu means beef. Don basically means bowl or style of recipe. “You can do any type of don you want” including tofu, chicken or salmon don. And you can finish the dish with limitless toppings, from hot sauce to eggs (lightly beaten and added to the pan just before the meat is done). “Black sesame seeds would be a nice little kicker or minced garlic,” he said. “It’s like making a stew. Everyone’s got their own.”

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a day like today. For the cutest loungewear set, check out No. 3 Boutique. They have a crushed velvet short and cami set from Z Supply that is so soft and gorgeous. If it’s a little chilly in shorts and a cami, pop on a Portofino Robe from Urban Settler, they are divine - so soft and plush. Wrap yourself up in luxury.

of Epsom Salt, Himalayan Sea Salt, and Dead Sea Salt, AND it bubbles!

You can pick some up from the Healing Hollow. While you’re relaxing in the bath, put on Aveda’s Intense Hydrating Mask, available at Three Sisters Day Spa and in only ten minutes your skin will be soothed from the excessive dryness, stress, and exposure that the winter elements bring.

After the bath, I’d suggest putting your robe back on and plugging in your diffuser from Healing Hollow. I love their Nature’s Coffee diffuser blend for the perfect pick-me-up.

First up, sheets, oh, glorious sheets. I am a huge fan of quality when it comes to bedding.You spend 1/3 of your life laying in them, make ‘em good!

Urban Settler has a wonderful Canadian Made selection from Cuddle Down.

They even have an option to customize your sheets, duvet covers or pillowcases into 57 different variations. Colour me impressed!

Caffeine. Caffeine is important — a big mug of it. If you head to The Green Petal you will find the hugest selection of mugs of all kinds; conveniently they also have the most delicious, locally made, free trade, organic tea made by the lovely Asteria Tea. Coffee more your thing? We are also lucky enough to have the local Rooftop Coffee Roasters, which you can pick up at The Valley Social, or you can contact them through their social media, and they’ll grind it up and deliver it to you for free. That’s Fernie service for you.

Pj’s aka loungewear (if you call it that you don’t have to change) is perfectly acceptable on

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n a cold winter’s morning, the distant sound of an avalanche bomb awakens me from my sleep. I have two choices - get up, eat some brekkie, grab my snowboard and get up to Fernie Alpine Resort ASAP, or, roll over, close my eyes and enjoy my bed for a little longer. Today, I’m taking option #2. It’s Sunday and the thought of a slow morning is too good to pass up.

Sunday’s are my day. The day I don’t HAVE to be anywhere. It’s the day I always leave free to do as I please, and today it pleases me to drink tea, stay in my pj’s and read a book.

In the spirit of ‘Awakening,’ I’m going to take you on a morning journey of self-care with a few suggestions to help you relax and enjoy every moment.

By now you should be feeling good. All that’s left to do is grab your book, another cup of your tea and head to the couch.

I recommend finding out what the hype is about The Hidden Life of Trees. It’s wonderful, and after learning about the complex life of trees, a walk in the woods will never be the same again. Polar Peak books have both the original version and an incredible illustrated version with photographs of trees from around the world. It is incredible.

Don’t think this morning. Just take your time and cross your fingers for many more pow days this winter.

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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD

Plant-Powered

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vegan diet, which means abstaining from consuming animal products (i.e. meat, dairy and eggs) is usually pursued for three reasons: health, animal rights and/ or environmental conservation. So, the only thing vegans eat is garden salad, right?

This is far from true. In fact, it’s possible to be vegan and a big-time foodie. With veganism growing at an astonishing rate (up 600% in the US between 2014 and 2017), many restaurants are serving more plantbased items and Fernie’s establishments are no exception. Following are several local vegan offerings. For all menu items, ensure you specify you are vegan as some require adjustments.

Yamagoya Sushi has a wide array of dishes that are vegan. For rolls, look to the Krista, Spicy Veggie, Gomae, Inari and Yam (without tomago) rolls. The epic House Salad can be made vegan with a dressing substitution, as can the Gomae Salad.Veggie Tempura, Agedashi Tofu and sweet and chewy Inari Nigiris are also great options.

The artsy and cozy Inifinitea T-Bar offers many exciting vegan meals. For appetizers, enjoy the Sourdough Bruschetta or Veggie Dip Platter with baba ganoush, arugula pesto and masala hummus. The Kale and Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is delicious lighter fare, while the house-made beet and basil Infinitea Burger on toasted artisan baguette is a heartier selection. The aptly-named Vegan Bowl consists of the veggie patty on a bed of arugula, grated carrot and brown rice cooked with raisins, topped with hummus and sunflower seeds. Every Sunday, Infinitea hosts a roast dinner where an almond nut roast is an option. Finish off with Chocolate Walnut Coconut Balls or rotating vegan baking.

Nevados recently launched a new menu with several delicious plant-based options.

The Hominy Stew is a hearty winter

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So, the only thing vegans eat is garden salad, right?

This is far from true. In fact, it’s possible to be vegan and a big-time foodie. warmer that can be easily modified for vegans, as can the Winter Salad. The Crispy Lime and Chilli Tofu Taco has received rave reviews, and the Spicy BBQ Jackfruit Taco features the plant-based version of pulled pork. The Casamiento Bowl consists of white rice, black beans, roasted root vegetables, mango, and creamy cashew red pepper tomato sauce topped with fried plantains and crispy yam curls.

Brunch is one of the rarest meals to find vegan at restaurants. The Blue Toque Gastro Diner knocks it out of the park.

The daytime-only haunt boasts many options for the first meal of the day including Custom del Carmen with corn tortillas, refried black and white beans, salsa and jackfruit topped with cashew

scallion crème.Victoria’s Breakfast features tofu on a bed of sautéed kale, yams, peppers, mushrooms and cashew-almond hollandaise. For lunch, warm up with an Asian-inspired soup of house-made misomushroom broth with flat rice noodles, Mayan chilli braised jackfruit and revolving veggies, served with a side of fresh herbs, lime, scallion relish, hoisin and sambal.

The Mushroom Pecan Burger consists of a delicious house-made patty on a ciabatta bun with cashew scallion crème.

Himalayan Spice Bistro is an excellent choice for vegans given its vegan owner.

Start with Vegetable Samosas, Aloo Tikki (spicy potato patties), Onion Bhajis, or Pakoras. For mains, enjoy Baigan Bharta (roasted mashed eggplant), Dal Tadka (yellow split lentils with cumin, garlic, fresh tomatoes and aromatic spices), or several other options. The warm and doughy Garlic Naan or Allo Paratha (stuffed with spiced potatoes and herbs) are delicious bread accompaniments. For a complete list of all vegan options, see the restaurant’s full menu that is helpfully labelled.

Other great options for local vegan fare include Freshies Café with rotating vegan baked goods, Lunchbox for falafel and marinated-tofu wraps, and Fernie Distillers where a vegan alternative is used in cocktails that usually call for egg whites. At The Curry Bowl, you’ll find fresh Summer Rolls, Curried Lentil Dip, and Veggie Donburi with tofu steaks and piquant peanut sauce. Elk Valley Pizza and Not Just Pizza offer dairy-free cheese and don’t forget the classic A&W where the Beyond Beef burger is now available.

Fernie’s restaurants make it possible to avoid animal products when dining out while satisfying your inner foodie. From sushi to burgers, chocolate desserts to tacos, and hollandaise-smothered brunch, vegan restaurant-going has moved far beyond the garden salad.

If you’d like to connect with the local vegan community, join “Fernie Vegan Potluck” on Facebook.

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THE ANSWER GUY

Windows Recover Backup

by KEVIN MCISAAC

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month or so ago, a friend stopped by my house with a non-functioning laptop. The laptop was their work laptop and they had everything on it. And they didn’t have a backup. <insert ominous organ music here> The laptop, which had Windows 7 on it wouldn’t boot. The first thing to try was to boot it in Safe Mode. In Windows 7 this is done by hitting <F8> during bootup just after the BIOS screen and just before the Windows splash screen appears. In Windows 10 you can try using <Shift-F8>, but it may not work. Just reboot several times. After failing three or four times Windows 10 will automatically boot into Automatic Repair mode where you can select Safe Mode.

Startup Repair may not always work, which is why you should have a backup.

The simplest way to create a backup is using an external hard drive. I advised my friend to buy a MyBook drive. These run about $120 for 2 – 4 TB of storage.

Plug it in and let your computer recognize it then Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Backup and Restore -> Back up now.You’ll want to create a full backup including a System Image. This may take several hours to complete, but in the end, you’ll be able to restore your backup and be right back to the moment that your last backup was created. For those of you with files, pictures, etc. that exist only on your computer right now know this: computer failure is a when not an if.

And here’s the diabolical part: the longer it takes before it fails, the more stuff you have on it to lose.

Restore (Windows 7) -> Create a System Image. (Don’t worry about the Windows 7 bit in the menu.)

It’ll ask you now: Where do you want to save the backup? Please note, that a copy of your files on the same drive as the files normally live is not called a backup. It’s called a duplicate file that is also waiting to be lost when your drive crashes. A backup is a second copy of your files in a second location. So, be sure to select your external drive.

If Windows crashes put in your System Repair disk and boot from it. Once you’re in the recovery environment make sure your external drive is plugged in and select Troubleshoot -> System Recover.

It’s a new year and optimism is in the air.

Don’t let that optimistic air get knocked out of you by a bad boot. Remember the Boy Scout’s motto: “be prepared.”

With Windows 10 the process is similar: Start -> Control Panel -> Backup and

Once in Safe Mode, I was able to clean up a failed install using Ccleaner’s registry repair function, which let the computer start normally again. At this point, I suggested to my friend that he create a Windows Recovery disc and make a backup.

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A Windows Recovery disc can help you boot up when your computer won’t.

You can create a Windows Recovery disc assuming you have a CD/DVD drive.

You’ll need a blank CD/DVD. Click -> Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Back up your computer -> Create a system recovery disc. At this point, you’ll be asked where. Put your blank disc in and select the CD/DVD drive. Click Create disc start. Note the dialogue at the end. It will tell you how to label your disc.

To use the disc, you’ll insert it and then power on your computer.You may be prompted to press a key to boot from the recovery disc. Do so. Use the Startup Repair to fix your boot problem.

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January 2019

by ASHLEY KRISTINA

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hange and Opportunity mark the major themes after three years of legitimate stagnated energy. Mars, the planet that rules drive and motivation moves into the very beginning of Aries as the month begins. Things will be done with a quick, large, impulsive, and pioneering energy.

This month also contains a partial solar eclipse and a total lunar eclipse which also occurs over the full moon. Eclipse energy propels a domino effect helping move your life over the next sixth months and throughout 2019. January truly marks a new year.

The first week has five major planets sitting in Capricorn with the partial Solar Eclipse. The energy will feel serious and conservative. Capricorn deals with integrity, reservations, traditions, discipline, reliability and obligations. It is an excellent time for business.

The Sun moves from Capricorn to Aquarius on January 21 where we also have a full moon and a total lunar eclipse. It can be seen just after the moon rises close to 8pm, it will appear red in the sky. Expect the unexpected! There is a certain level of enthusiasm, uncertainty and opportunity.

Adaptability and open-mindedness are recommended. Leo energy is characterized by generosity, confidence, exuberance and radiance. Pay attention to your thoughts and communications. It will be interesting, perhaps even illuminating.

Aries - You are bold and ready for action.

Your energy will be extra fired up to get things done, you will also be extra impatient. Initiation is your forte, you are the pioneer of the Zodiac and work matters, business ideas and projects are greatly enhanced. Go for it.

Taurus - Change and uncertainty mark the beginning of 2019 for you and this will feel uncomfortable.You are a slow and steady sign, not quick to change and

dislike feeling change or anything for that matter, too quickly. Anxiety may be felt.

Adaptability is the mark of life- the only thing that is certain is change. Breathe.

Gemini - A month of harmony and contentment.Your personal relationships are thriving, you can see both sides of the story and work and diligent direction are prominent. Some anxiety could be felt near the full moon as the Total Lunar Eclipse aspects your ruling sign, Mercury. Be careful with your words around this time.

Cancer - All of the Capricorn energy for the first three weeks of this month helps balance your sensitive emotional nature!

You might find you get a lot done this month as not so much energy is wasted for you emotionally.You are sensitive and change with the moon so it’s nice to have this stability. The initiative you take this month will set you on a great wave, sail it!

Leo - Work is at the forefront and you feel grounded, stable and reliable, and it’s seen by everyone. This is another great month, you have had a few! The full moon and Total Lunar Eclipse help illuminate your feelings on your major relationship. A new relationship might occur or the present one is re-energized. New opportunities arrive and the uncertainty may be hard but who knows? You are brave, follow your heart.

Virgo - The first three weeks feel steady and you feel extra supported.Your diligence, perfection and organization set the standard that people see and appreciate.

What you do with your career or a career project sets the sail for the year. It is likely you feel anxious around the full moon, perhaps hyperactive and could become disorganized. Take time for yourself, get some exercise, meditate and breathe.

Libra - An inner balance, contentment and harmony are felt for you all month.

You feel strong enough to take some active momentum towards your wants and dreams. This is good for you, you so often are influenced by making sure everything is fair or in balance which hinders you. New opportunities and change are created.

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Scorpio - This month begins with the Moon and Venus sitting in Scorpio until Jan 3 and 4 so the month begins with you feeling in your element. The New Year marks a gateway to the unexpected.

Capricorn energy keeps you strong and sturdy as you walk between these worlds of existence and the Leo full moon keeps you on the brighter side of it all. It will be an incredible year for you, a spiritual sea has been crossed.

Sagittarius - Did you know there is a story about a volcano Goddess who laughs?

And a solemness that can happen after any experience, good or bad? You are wise.

This month you use your intelligence and wisdom for material gains and direction for the next year. Although the last week may feel chaotic, you will feel quite grounded with good direction otherwise.

Capricorn - Happy birthday Capricorn!

Thank you for your integrity and reliability.

Tradition and responsibility are more important than anyone gives credit for.You have profound introspection and although you might not want to admit it, you are truly sensitive.You are aligned this month, whatever your mission, go for it. The Full Moon brings you momentum and you deserve it.

Aquarius Happy birthday to some of you early Aquarians. The life path of an Aquarian is largely misunderstood. Teachers appear when the student is ready.You often carry knowledge feeling that nobody cares or has the ability to comprehend.You are alright with independence however it can be frustrating. The full moon brings change, it will be a fascinating year!

Pisces - Stability and grounded energies feel really good this month. A protection and reliability that you don’t often sense as you are so busy feeling all too much, like the mystic you are. This month helps you find your way and the Leo moon gives a liberation of very welcomed change.

Abundance and joy come with it! Blessings!

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2. There are two monkeys on a tree and one jumps off. Why does the other monkey jump too?

3. What goes up when the rain comes down?

4. What has no body and no nose?

5. I have keys but no locks, I have a space but no room, You can enter, but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go outside.

What am I?

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