Fernie Fix October 2018 by Claris Media

OCTOBER 2018 | ISSUE 142

THE choice ISSUE Meet Fernie’s candidates in the 2018 Municipal Election in this month’s Special Feature.

Feature Resident Scott Courtemanche on why he is where he is now.

Shelby Cain chooses awesome over negativity. She explains how.

Jesse Bell honours her need to be alone with a solitary hike at Table Mountain.

Important advice from the Answer Guy on how not to get scammed.

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EDITOR’S FIX | 5 SPECIAL FEATURE | 6 Candidates for the City of Fernie

BUSINESS IN THE VALLEY | 12 Business News/New Business Money Matters: How Much Life and Disability Should You Have? by Gerald Price, CPA CA

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT | 16 Feature Artist – Marcus Oclee ArtBeat: Makers Gonna Make by Michael Hepher At Peace and Yet On Fire – Choosing Strangers by Sadie Rosgen

Rental Fix – Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot by Andrew Vallance

COMMUNITY AND EVENTS | 26 Feature Resident – Scott Courtemanche Planning Ahead: Teenagers, Parents and Leadership by Kerri Wall Family Stoke – Choose Awesome by Shelby Cain Inside and Out with Rebecca Hall – Fernie’s Friendly Fall

RECREATION AND OUTDOOR LIFE | 34 Never Have I Ever – Not Quite Alone and the Crowsnest Wind by Jesse Bell Hitting the Trails: Choose Today’s Special by Julie Kelly, FTA

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HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE | 39 Food Intelligence – Charlie’s Carb Choices by Tiffany Schebesch, RD, BASc

BITS AND BYTES | 40 The Answer Guy – Some Not-so-friendly Tech Support by Kevin McIsaac Astrology with Yann Loranger COVER: Strahan Loken taking in the fall colours on Fernie’s winding single track. Photo by Nick Nault, Nicknaultphotography.ca THIS PAGE: Perfect little town nestled in the trees and mountains. Photo by Nick Nault, Nicknaultphotography.ca

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CONTRIBUTORS ANDREW VALLANCE is a cinophile nerd who currently lives on the west coast. Girlfriendless, he spends his time going to movies, buying DVDs and flirting. 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. If you ever feel a little lost, like JESSE BELL did last month, take yourself for a walk in the woods. You might be pleasantly surprised at what, or who, you find. JULIE KELLY is the Manager for the Fernie Trails Alliance and loves spending time on the Fernie trails. KERRI WALL is hosting her 2nd annual East Kootenay Women’s Leadership Retreat on Nov. 2 & 3. Email her for more information! kerri@kerriwall.ca KEVIN MCISAAC haunts the coffee shops and streets of Fernie to find his column source material. 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. 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… TIFFANY SCHEBESCH is a registered dietitian and owner of Peak Nutrition Consulting where she helps clients create lasting changes towards their nutrition goals. YANN LORANGER from Happy-Culture Inc. is your resource for Astrology, Tarot and Apitherapy and offers courses at the College of the Rockies in Fernie.

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his September, our eldest daughter started kindergarten and our youngest pre-school. We were all so excited, and ready. Or so we thought… Life with a toddler is truly unpredictable. One minute, you think you have it all under control and are about to pat yourself on the back when that vision is suddenly shattered as they retaliate against something you didn’t even realise you did. Leading up to this September, everything was great. It was summer. Time was flexible, we could stay up late and sleep in. We went with the flow, we had adventures, we let our kids make a lot of their own choices… With school comes pretty strict schedules. Time is broken into segments, filled with all the tasks that need to be accomplished in order to make the bus, the bell ringing, the pickup. Add to this a couple of afterschool activities, and your own ‘to do’ list and suddenly your once calm, flow-y life feels like pure chaos with you at the eye of the storm, deflecting the turbulence around you, trying to remain centred. Trying not to react. At the end of the second week, we missed the bus and she was distraught. ‘Okay,’ I thought. ‘We need to make sure this doesn’t happen again. She really likes the bus!’ So, Monday morning we are organised. Clothes are out, and we have outlined how the morning will go in order to make said bus. WRONG! I am not sure about your five-year-old, but when you tell mine it’s time to get dressed, here is what you’re wearing, then you’re going to eat, go to the washroom, and we’ll head out, that’s not what you’re going to get.You’re going to get a child, eating breakfast naked, singing in the bathroom in front of the mirror, playing dolls in the basement. When you finally feel as though you’ve got it pulled together to walk to the bus stop, she decides she doesn’t want to ride the bus. But you keep pushing, trying to stick to the plan… can you see where this is going? Major. Meltdown.

Let me just say, this ended in a terrible day. I felt guilty, questioning everything I did. I felt disconnected from my daughter. I felt sad. Then I realised, my daughter also had a terrible day. She felt confused. She felt sad. She felt out of control… The next day, we did it differently. We gave her choices. She decided what she wanted for breakfast, what she would wear, when she would go to the washroom, and that she would take the bus. Of course, in there she decided to colour a picture for the bus driver. But her having these choices meant she happily moved from one task to the next, and because I went through these tasks with her, we both started our day feeling connected. Feeling loved. And feeling as though we were both part of the end result. When you think about it, it’s what we all desire, and there are many who may never have this opportunity - the opportunity of choice! This October, we can decide to work together to make a change and to be a part of what happens in our community. And if we don’t stand up for what we want and believe in, we might feel like that fiveyear-old toddler… like life is happening to us, instead of creating the life we want. See you at the polls! Krista Turcasso, Editor Correction from the September 2018 Issue. In our last issue, Téa Jamin’s name was spelt incorrectly in the title of her Feature Artist piece. We would like to extend our apologies to Téa and her family. 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 Associate Editor | Carolyn Nikodym All content copyright Claris Media. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views of the publisher.

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THE CHOICE ISSUE SPECIAL FEATURE

Candidates for the City of Fernie

he theme of this October’s edition is Choice, largely inspired by our upcoming Civic Election. And how wonderful to see how much choice we have this fall! With three candidates for mayor, and 12 for council, all with a unique background and perspective, there is excitement in the community and best of all, hope. With such a poor percentage of eligible voters turning out at our last civic election, we hope this feature inspires and reminds you to get out and vote by introducing you to this year’s candidates. Remember to attend the All-Candidates Forum at the Fernie Community Centre on October 3, from 6:30-9pm to learn more and see how these individuals answer the hard questions that have risen to the surface over the last few years. And most of all, make your voice heard by voting! Advance voting opportunities are October 10 and 17, and Election Day October 20.Visit Fernie.ca for further details.

MAYOR Mary Giuliano Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? I am standing for re-election, for what will be my last term as Mayor. I’ve spent my lifetime in service to this community, but I’m not finished yet. What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? I’ve lived through several economic ups and downs in Fernie, I’m pleased to see the growth, and the increasing resiliency, that we have witnessed over the past several years. In my final term, I will ensure the city has the foundation in place to continue its economic growth without losing its small-town charm. Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie? As Mayor, I’ve brought the forestry companies before council to discuss their plans and to share our community’s concern for the impacts of their logging operations. As the community is telling us in the current consultations for the Fernie Heritage Strategy, our scenic views are very important to the citizens of Fernie. I look forward to implementing that strategy and the tools behind it as Mayor.

In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? The City of Fernie needs to be a champion of the development of Affordable Housing; it’s something that I have been a proponent of both as mayor and as a councillor. I will be making Affordable Housing one of the issues for my proposed Mayor’s Task Force to tackle. There is a significant amount of funding available currently for affordable housing from both the Province of BC and the Government of Canada. Our role at the City is to ensure that our community doesn’t leave money on the table. Ange Qualizza Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? I love the work of local government, the impact on our daily lives is significant and the governance and policy work blend with my professional background. Meeting and connecting with community groups who share a vision for Fernie is just one of the many benefits that make this job exciting.

housing to support seasonal staff so our businesses can operate at capacity, we need light industrial land to help us pay for and maintain the service levels our community wants, we need to invest in our infrastructure to manage flood and fire risk and most importantly, we need our community to be a real part of our long term vision. Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie? Fernie needs to focus on having strong relationships with the land owners, and be ready with capacity to see opportunities when they arise. Without strong leadership, we will never have long term solutions that will preserve both our sight lines and world class trail network. In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing?

What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years?

New legislation will be implemented via an amendment to the Local Government Act to comply with a housing needs assessment every five years to support local government making better decisions. We need to stop trying to find a solution on what we think are the perceived problems, and implement a plan for housing that works to solve our actual problems.

I want to use my experience with economic development to work on a long term plan that strengthens opportunities and supports sustainability. We need

The City of Fernie should fast track approval processes for rental housing projects, use density bonusing and be land partners -for the right project- to help

Fernie move towards long term housing solutions that meet the needs of our community. Sharon Switzer Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? I started to think about running for Mayor two years ago because I felt Fernie needs to create a plan for longterm growth, facility replacement and asset maintenance. I look forward to working with the community to create confidence in our local economy and liveability, to working with the community to create affordable and attainable housing options. What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? I want to build confidence in the direction that our municipal government is leading us. I know residents want to feel there is a solid plan and it includes local people, a vibrant economy that balances tourism with local needs, and growth that we can all live and thrive in. Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie? The provincial government has left municipalities with no say in the clear cutting of private land. I believe council has the responsibility to communicate that residents need their concerns to be heard by the land owner. As your Mayor, I would make it very clear that it is in the best interest of the land owner to agree to open dialogue with council and residents if they want to be considered good corporate citizens. In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? Fernie City Council must lead in creating both affordable and attainable housing. The Community Charter and

the Local Government Act support BC municipalities to act on behalf of their residents to make their cities more liveable for those with low to median incomes.

COUNCILLOR Greg Barnes Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? I am proud to call Fernie home and care deeply about the community, and am running because I want to have a voice in the challenges, changes, and opportunities that Fernie will face now and in the future. I am also motivated to encourage residents to go to the polls on October 20 and vote! What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? I would like to see Fernie continue to grow in a manner that will benefit its residents. A balance between economic growth and tourism, while maintaining a strong sense of community and affordability among long-term residents. Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie? Fernie will to continue to be impacted in many ways by future growth and development. I believe that public consultation, impact assessments, and transparency are all important aspects to consider in doing this responsibly. In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? My hope is that the City of Fernie can work towards more affordable housing initiatives for both long-term residents and seasonal workers. This is a growing challenge that is faced by many other resort communities, and I believe Fernie can

benefit by acting now, thinking long term, and learning from other municipalities. Kyle Hamilton Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? I feel strongly that if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to put in the effort to make a change, then you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect others to make the changes for you. And, part of ensuring that our democratic processes are not coopted by antipathy, or extremism, I felt the need to make the effort to be part of the election process. What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? Forward. To say that I want it to go any other direction, without the information and understanding of what forces are at play at each junction, is ignorant. My belief is that Fernie is currently at a junction of where it can become a leader in progressive, forward thinking ideas, or, stagnant by maintaining the status quo. Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie? Given that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private land, I respect the rights of the private landowners. However, I also recognise the intrinsic value of the natural state of the forests to our tourism industry and quality of life. I would love to be part of a bigger discussion with the landowners, Regional District, and Province to find a way to provide an economic value, and incentive, to maintaining a more natural appearance and less intrusive uses. In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? Affordable housing is not just a City of Fernie issue, it is an issue across the province. The City can show leadership and become a model for other FERNIEFIX.COM

communities by taking the reins, and tackling the issue head-on. Phil Iddon Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? I would like to see continued economic development opportunities for our community and continue to work towards improving city infrastructure and facilities. What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? Continued prosperity for community businesses, with sustained growth, while maintaining the cultural and recreational activities that make Fernie a unique, diverse community. Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie? Private land is just that. While clear cutting may not be aesthetically pleasing, there are rules when harvesting timber in a managed forest that must be adhered to. Water must be protected and forests replanted. Unfortunately we did not acquire our viewscape when Tembec marketed the lands. In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? The City can provide relief from DCC’s and help facilitate funding opportunities with various levels of government and groups like BC Housing and CBT. Steve Kallies Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? The decision was made in 1995 during Fernie’s major flood. After

witnessing the community band together and participating with emergency efforts I knew that organising people to work for the benefit of all would become a passion, leading me to a career in emergency response and a candidate for City Council. What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? I have spent my entire life in Fernie, I know where Fernie has come from and where it is today - good and bad choices alike. I want to see families like mine be able to afford a home, set down roots, and create the stories of their lives here. Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie? Absolutely opposed to clear cutting around our city. We need meaningful public input on future development and real ‘Firesmart’ initiatives not just a quick buck for private investors while timber/fibre prices are high. In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? We should be actively involved. Many of the local businesses are understaffed due to lack of affordable housing. Affordable housing will have a three-fold benefit. Places to live for lower salary workers, retention of workers, and construction projects for developers. Tracey Kelly Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? As a fifth generation of a seven generation Fernie family, I am passionate about our city and am excited to be of service to the community. I believe I have the experience and ability to act and can make a valuable contribution.

What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? Maintaining our small town charm while incorporating well planned, inclusive progression combined with a unified vision of who we are. We should leverage opportunities to lean processes which may be impediments and employ innovative solutions to the challenges we face. Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie? We should engage with land developers to ensure there is minimal negative impact incurred by the planned use. I understand the risk of wildfires and the tremendous damage they cause - we can employ mitigation strategies to protect our community while still maintaining the beauty of our trails and forests. In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? Working collaboratively with the province, utilising effective land use strategies, fostering public/private partnerships and seeking input and ideas from the community are ways the City could facilitate acquiring additional affordable housing. Kevin McIsaac Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? I served previously in 2008 and I’m proud of my previous service, but there’s more to do. I’m keen to participate in making sure Fernie’s quality of life remains as high as possible with positive and well thought out policies and planning. What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? I’d like to see a return to more forwardlooking thinking. Many of the initiatives that we tackled back in 2008 have

stagnated. In particular, we need investment in our municipal infrastructure. And we need to become more creative and consistent with regards to housing. Lack of available housing is hurting families, growth, and our economic opportunities.

come a number of challenges dealing with the growth and capacities within the organisation. Ensuring that the City can deal with those issues and allowing the community to continue to prosper will be the most important task moving forward.

Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie?

We need to be firm about our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s values with regards to views and trails while respecting the rights of landowners. Fernie is surrounded by private land with logging rights. Clear, consistent and ongoing communication with private landowners, starting long before the flagging goes up, is the key.

Is is very hard seeing those lands clear cut and have to look at them every day from town.

In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? The City has many roles with regards to affordable housing. We need to join with other municipalities in communicating our challenges to the province and the federal government. We need to be a reliable partner to businesses, groups, and stakeholders in pursuit of creative and realistic solutions. We need to act and expand upon housing strategies and tools that are already in place. Dan McSkimming Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? I have been a councillor for a number of years and feel I have valuable experience to offer. There is always too much to do and I am committed to the role and the time it takes to get things done. What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? The City of Fernie has been moving forward in a very positive direction in the past number of years. Along with that

A very long time ago those lands were purchased and have been re-sold over the years and the current owners are doing what they are allowed to do by law. The City and citizens can and should continue to pressure those companies and the Government in order to have some say in the logging practices. In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? The City of Fernie needs to set the table for someone to come and make it happen with zoning, tax incentives, and accessing provincial and federal grants. Partnering by using our land and investorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;/buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expertise would be a great way to go however I do not believe that the City should be the developer, builder or landlord. Scott Newland Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? I decided to run for city council because I want to help make the City of Fernie a more desirable and more affordable place to live. I feel it is important to get involved in finding a healthy balance between economic development and environmental responsibility so that Fernie remains an ideal place for generations to come.

What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? I want to see childcare, home ownership and youth programming become more accessible to people who choose to live in our community. I would also like to help promote small business growth so that Fernie can become an even more economically diverse and culturally vibrant place over the next four years. Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie? I believe private land can and should be developed in an environmentally responsible manner. The economic interests involved in harvesting natural resources should always be balanced with preserving the local ecosystem for future generations. In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? The City should be a coordinator of resources and creator of policies that improve affordable housing options in Fernie. The City should identify and encourage more partnerships for developing affordable housing alternatives through as many means as possible. Troy Nixon Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? It sounds pretty naive but I really love Fernie and I want to be part of a team that makes a positive impact. What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? I want to see a City Hall that is innovative, transparent and accountable. Fernie has aging infrastructure that needs some serious evaluation and we need to invest in new facilities either with public-privatepartnerships or provincial and/or federal funding. FERNIEFIX.COM

Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie?

It is private land but I do believe we can do something. Council can petition the Regional District of the East Kootenays (RDEK) and the provincial government to regulate logging on private land. Future subdivision development should be demand / supply dependent and hinge upon a certain percentage of land being built upon.

If Council makes decisions based on what the citizens value, we cannot fail. As a group, we will follow what Fernie stands for - valuing private land as it is an important source of employment, recreational opportunities and ecological stewardship. The decision to develop will only be decided upon with the best information at hand.

A large portion of our recreational trails exist on just that - private land. We must proactively engage our neighbours and user groups at stake to ensure any future developments or operations do not jeopardise existing recreational infrastructure.

In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing?

The City of Fernie needs to play a more active role in exploring possible solutions to our housing situation. Incentives to developers, a housing authority (similar to Whistlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Housing Authority) or municipal zoning requirements for future developments are all options that the City of Fernie needs to explore.

Council must form a committee, plan and advocate for affordable housing for it is a growing concern for local residents. Creating affordable housing is one of my top priorities through educating the public on provincial and federal incentives for home buyers and consulting with developers, renters and landlords.

Yvonne Marie Prest Why did you decide to run for council/mayor?

Morgan Pulsifer Why did you decide to run for council/mayor?

I have a passion for democracy, love working in a team, and am inspired to work for my constituents. I take consultation seriously, and wish to see a balanced council in Fernie of both men and women, young and old, experienced and new.

I stand for a demographic that has been underrepresented in our municipal government - members of the community who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years?

My vision for Fernie is to build a vibrant, thriving community: inclusive, prosperous and affordable. Council can support tourism, the arts and culture while also ensuring that Fernie is a place to call home while emphasising sustainable practices such as farming and shopping locally, and creating a composting program, to ensure that Fernie is here for generations to come.

I want to see a Fernie committed to equitable and sustainable growth on all fronts. It will be a community of all ages and backgrounds that feels actively and transparently engaged by their local government.

In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? Affordable housing falls in the purview of our Provincial and Federal governments. On a municipal level, it is up to us to come up with the solutions which will incentivise developers to construct affordable units. Joe Warshawsky Why did you decide to run for council/mayor? I have the time, experience, knowledge, and complete understanding in the direction that council needs to move in. I freely share my concepts and am willing to work collectively for the common good of the community with any organisation or group. What direction do you want to see Fernie go in the next four years? We need to focus on a fifty-year land development plan that considers accommodations, the condition of our elementary school, new planning for recreational sites, and a new professional building to provide a different model for health care.

Where do you stand in regards to private land being clear cut or developed around the City of Fernie?

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In your opinion, what role should the City of Fernie play when it comes to affordable housing? Mayor and council need to take the lead and continue to foster partnerships with all groups that are interested. We need to continue to explore funding partners, grants, and recruit a land development planner whom is contracted directly by the City.

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n Sunday, October 21 the Fernie Museum is hosting Internment Operations in the Elk Valley: A day of Commemoration in Recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Closing of the Morrissey Internment Camp. Events begin with a free Fernie INTERNED AUSTRIANS AND GERMANS AT THE at War Walking Tour, departing FERNIE SKATING AND CURLING RINK, SUMMER 1915. BY JUNE 25, 1915 321 MEN WOULD BE INTERNED at 1pm from the Fernie AT THE FERNIE INTERNMENT CAMP. Museum. At 3pm, archaeologist FMA. 001183 | FERNIE MUSEUM ARCHIVES Sara Beaulieu, Simon Fraser University, will present her findings in Archaeology of Internment: The Morrissey WW1 Camp, followed by a panel discussion at the Fernie Senior’s Centre. Entrance is free. At 5pm, That Never Happened, a feature documentary film from Armistice Films will be screened at the Vogue Theatre, followed at 7pm by a Director’s Dinner at the Fernie Legion. A short service of remembrance by the Reverend Andrea Brennan will be followed by an Eastern European supper and Q&A with the film-makers. Tickets for the film and dinner are $25, available online and from the Fernie Museum.

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Trick or Treat at the Movies,” a benefit for the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre’s emergency fund, is back by popular demand! At noon on Sunday, October 28 families and children are invited to come in costume to watch Hotel Transylvania 2! Every child will receive a prize and enjoy a fun afternoon in support of a great cause. This event is made possible by the generous donations of the Vogue Theatre and Rockies Law. Tickets are available for $5 at Grow, Rockies Law, and the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre - last year they sold out, so get them before they’re gone!

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ernie is hosting its first Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop (EVSAW) on November 10, welcoming avalanche professionals and recreationalists for discussions and presentations on winter backcountry topics.Vendors and operators will also be demonstrating the latest in equipment and services. The seminar is a lead-in for the International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) taking place in Fernie, October 4-9, 2020. Held bi-annually in North America and Europe, Fernie will be in the world-spotlight as over 1000 snow science researchers and practitioners from across the globe unite here to share experiences and ideas, merging theory and practice. The CIL Explosives EVSAW, presented by Teck, will be held at Traynor Hall at the Fernie High School with lunch and coffee available for purchase. An après social at the Cast Iron Grill provides opportunities to network and meet backcountry partners. Tickets are by advanced sales online only. For more information, or to register, please visit Evsaw.com.

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he Fernie Volleyball Club is preparing for the upcoming season. This nonprofit organisation founded in early 2017 has a mission to promote, develop and administer volleyball to the youth of the Elk Valley and South Country. The club participates as part of the Volleyball Alberta competitive indoor club season and has sent local teams to Regional, Provincial and National Tournaments.

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Along with supporting its competitive teams, the organisation hosted a successful four-day Summer Camp where 47 players learned and had a ton of fun. This fall, they are offering an entry-level learning experience for those in grades 4 and 5. The new program is called SmashBall and introduces kids to the key skills of volleyball in a dynamic game that focuses on the spike. Competitive club team registration will be in early December which runs from January to May. Follow the Fernie Volleyball Club on Facebook and visit the website for details.

o you have a kid that loves bouncy castles and having fun with other kids? Join the new program, Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ Thursday mornings anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 am at Mountainside Community Church. Bouncy castles will be set up inside, and your kid(s) can play while parents and guardians enjoy good coffee and an opportunity to connect with other parents in the community. This program is free of charge, and everyone is welcome. Parents or caregivers must be present with their children.

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ourism has been called the gateway to rural economic development and is a significant economic sector in Fernie. More than any other industry, tourism requires collaboration and partnering amongst local, regional and provincial organisations as well as local citizens, business groups, non-profits, and operators. Done right, tourism brings many benefits to communities; doing it right requires planning and governance for success. A community-based tourism master plan is a document informed by the community and provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to identify a vision that supports broad community outcomes, understand and address issues and opportunities, allocate resources to pursue actions in the short/med/long term, and to set a path for success. Fernie is in the starting phase of developing a plan with community engagement taking place between September and November. The plan is expected to be complete by April 2019 with a presentation at the Tourism Fernie AGM in March. For more details please visit the website.

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How Much Life and Disability Should You Have?

popular when coverage is needed for a fixed time period such as when you have young children. Company-paid insurance premiums where the policy beneficiary is not the company are taxable benefits.

by GERALD PRICE, CPA CA

Life insurance premiums are tax deductible only if a creditor requires the policy as a term of the credit provided. There can be tax reasons for having whole life policies that allow investment income to be earned in the policy without immediate taxation of income. Life insurance payouts due to the death of the insured are received tax free. If you cash in a policy prior to death there can be income taxes on some amounts paid out. There are rules on the calculation of what portion of the payout is taxed and it is treated as interest income.

few days prior to writing this article I spent an afternoon riding my motorcycle with a friend. We left Fernie and drove to Wasa Lake taking the Wardner Fort Steele Road. At Wasa Lake, we visited a few friends. All of us have been riding motorcycles, shooting guns, boating and not taking as good of care of our bodies as we should. We are all confident that we are now closer to our death date than our birth date. Wikipedia states that the fatality rate per unit of distance travelled for motorcycles is 35 times greater than a passenger car. I do try to be careful when riding my motorcycle but I know or have known many other riders who have been hurt or died even when they were careful. After the ride, I reflected on these higher risks and realised that having both life and disability insurance provided financial protection for my family. In order to financially protect our family and ourselves, we should have some life and disability insurance. The biggest factor in how much life and disability insurance you should have is how much you can afford to spend. Most insurance policies are obtained by agreeing to make a monthly payment. You can often arrange for periodic payments or annual payments. In addition to how much insurance can you afford you should know how much income you need to replace with insurance policies. If I have an accident and I die, my life insurance policy protects my family. If I have an accident and sustain a head injury causing brain damage the disability policy protects my family. Life insurance is purchased for the benefit of dependents and not for the person whose life is insured.You can acquire term insurance which is designed to insure your life for a specific period of time. If you do not die during that period of time no payout is made. Whole life policies are contracts that will eventually pay out. Both types fill a need and are designed to meet specific requirements. Term policies are

Disability insurance is designed to replace about 65% of your monthly income from employment or self-employment sources should you not be able to work. The most common practice is to pay the premiums with after-tax dollars. If the premium is paid with after tax dollars, the benefits received

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are not taxable to the recipient. Occasionally, I encounter a company that is paying the premium and not treating the amounts paid as taxable benefits. Under this method, any benefits paid are taxable income to the recipient. Disability insurance premiums are determined by actuarial calculations and normally charged monthly. Often people will not purchase the policy due to the cost. I consider myself fortunate as I have paid my premiums for over twenty years and have not made a claim, but it is still money well spent in case I need to. Determining the amount of life and disability coverage for you should be done through discussions with those people you are trying to protect and a licensed agent. Consideration of income levels, creditor balances, future tax liabilities, existing investment balances, and insurance all factor into the decision. For more information please consult with your professional advisors.

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MARCUS OCLEE When I was a child, I was dyslexic but back then it was not well recognised. All I knew was I could not write or read well… but give me something to draw and I could do that, no problem. As a boy, I definitely started out with drawing cars. Things like Herby. Then as I went into my teenage years I was definitely drawn a little more towards the female form. I completed images on friends’ walls, skateboards, often almost life size. Some people love to read books for hours, I just love to draw or paint and find it’s relaxing and

calming. Alongside this, I also enjoy model making and have done this with cars, tanks, and motorbikes which introduced me to Matt Enamel Paints. I like them for the way they blend, and the vibrant colour they can produce and now use them for all of the images I produce. I’ve never had any training in art. I even failed my high school GCSE’s (the type of exam we have in the UK) but honestly, I don’t think I would have enjoyed the academic side of going to university. It was not meant for me.

After I finished school, I was encouraged by my granddad to train to be a carpenter. It was a great choice, as a finishing carpenter, I get to use a little of my artistic flair. This introduced me to MDF and one of my mediums to paint on was born. Currently, I love painting on MDF, blank skateboards, and even the odd snowboard. The progression of my style and techniques has just come from trying different types of images and trying to give the most real experience.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Casey Stoner MotoGP rider 2010. I enjoy trying to show the movement and speed of the rider. The signature on this is from Casey Stoner. This image was one of the first Females I ever did, I keep it as it has many memories associated with it. THIS PAGE: I have always doodled eyes if I have a pencil and something to draw on. The animals are my more recent works.

The Female, similar to something from Tomb Raider was something I came up with when I was around 18 years old. From there I took an interest in Motorbike Racing particular MotoGP which inspired me to paint images of photographs from races. I get lost in the time it takes to do these images according to my wife. She takes note of the hours she loses me to my art, and it can take up to 60 hours of work to do. Since I’ve been in Canada I’ve been commissioned to create black, white or grey

animals from Africa and became inspired to do elephants and zebras, and that inspiration has continued for me with my recent group of paintings. The eyes are important as they are the soul of the animal, and I like to show them in a calm state. I love Fernie for the number of different artists there are. I have never thought of myself as part of the art community, it’s only because of the encouragement my wife and friends provide me, especially Joey Kosolofski who’s work I admire, that I am doing my first

event showing of my paintings. I am always surprised and pleased when people like what I do and even want to buy them. I hope to get more inspiration from the area we live in and start doing more animals native to our area. Marcus’ first art show is opening at Fernie Wellness Centre (upstairs beside Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory) this October 13, from 6pm and everyone is welcome. For more information, email him directly at ocleedesigns@gmail.com.

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Makers Gonna Make

The artists’ path can be one of experimentation, of trial and error, of growth and learning. The wonderful thing about being your own boss is that you can define your work, and your life, on your own terms. If I’m really excited about a kind of work, I can do more of it. If it doesn’t fit in my vision, I can say no.

by MICHAEL HEPHER

n May 17, 1976, Tim Severin set sail towards the arctic circle in a boat made of oxhide. His goal was to retrace the path of a fantastical journey recorded in a 6th-century religious text about St. Brendan’s journey across the sea to the ‘Promised Land.’ The ship he built for the journey was based on a period-specific style that had no keel, and as such it could not tack into the wind. No keel means you can only ‘aim’ the ship within a range of 15º in either direction of the prevailing winds, making the captain more of a guide than anything. Like sailing, the life of an artist, while attractive in many ways, can seem impractical before you embark. There is no clear way forward, there is no guarantee that it will lead to success no matter how you define it or any kind of stability. The stereotype of the starving artist is based on a very real problem: It is a difficult path with no map through an ever-changing landscape. Better to get a ‘real’ job, right?

Success as an artist, as I’ve come to understand it, is not that you are well known, or financially stable, or that you wear a beret. When you wake up every day thinking about making something, you’re already an artist. To be a successful artist you only have to choose to make that thing. That’s it. That’s the secret. Get up, have a coffee, then go make the thing.

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I don’t remember choosing to become an artist. From my earliest memories, I somehow knew it was fait accompli. I did my share of railing against the choice but in the end, it was clear the winds of artistic passion were carrying me off. Like Severin’s ship on the Brendan Voyage, I felt like all I could do was give my career some direction. For the past twenty-odd years, the many iterations of my artistic career have flowed one into the next. I’ve never quit one and started another, but rather overlapped and refined my own vision of what I am doing. It’s not a bad way to go, honestly. It may take longer to get somewhere (wherever that is), but the steps are smallish and not as intimidating.

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We may not get to choose the direction of the wind, but over the years we can create for ourselves a niche that is uniquely suited to our passions and skills, which leads to a kind of fulfillment not many people get in life. At 8pm on the evening of June 26, 1977, Tim Severin and his crew sailed his openhulled leather boat into the harbour at Peckford Island, Newfoundland. In those 13 months, he and his crew had survived cold, hardship, hunger and fatigue to prove the journey possible. Like artists, they used their narrow field of navigation to feel their way through a fantastic journey. When the daily choices you have on your own adventure feel insignificant you have to make them count. At the end of the ride, those choices are what add up to a satisfying artistic life on your own terms. Footnote: For more information about Tim Severin and his voyage, you can read about it in his book: The Brendan Voyage, Across the Atlantic in a Leather Boat. Penguin Random House, 2000. ISBN 9780375755248

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Choosing Strangers by SADIE ROSGEN

This month I took to the streets, restaurants, trails, campsites, and a few other dimly lit corners of Fernie to beseech the masses about the choices they’ve made in life. In some cases, this was a difficult thing to do. Some folks walked away, unwilling to speak to a total stranger about how life is unfolding (I expected as much), but if you know me, you’ll know that talking to strangers is one of my favourite things to do. I was impressed by the bravery and vulnerability that was shared. Thank you to the strangers who helped create this piece for our choice issue and to those who were unable, that’s a choice too.

Choosing Strangers By Sadie Rosgen

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October 2018 MONTHLY EVENTS TUESDAY 2.10.2018 Avalanche City Roller Derby Skate Bootcamp @ Max Turyk, 7pm WEDNESDAY 3.10.2018 All Candidates Forum @ Fernie Community Centre, Doors open at 6:30pm, Forum from 7-9pm Creative Unblocking 8-Week Seminar @ The Arts Station, 7pm Pirate Partea with guest mixologist Leighton Sparks @ Infinitea, 7pm. Costume Party THURSDAY 4.10.2018 Essential Oils 101 @ Infinitea, 6pm Fall Fashion Customer Appreciation Party @ Freyja, 7pm FRIDAY 5.10.2018 Fernie Friends of Opera Screening @ The Arts Station, 7pm Club Cre8 @ The Arts Station, 9am - 4pm. No School Friday are based projects with chilled out vibes! Live Music from Awthentrix @ Infinitea, 8pm SATURDAY 6.10.2018 Elk River Alliance Streamkeepers Course @ Wildsight Office, 9:30-4:30pm. Oktoberfest @ Fernie Alpine Resort, Beer Garden with Craft Beer, German Buffet and after party. Thanksgiving at the Barn @ Montane. Celebrate with Montane Fernie and the Therapeutic Horse and Pony Club with live music, food, games and family photos. 11am-2pm UFC Khabib VS McGregor @ The Fernie Hotel SUNDAY 7.10.2019 Ironman Open @ The Golf Course, 12pm Shotgun Start Elk River Alliance Streamkeepers Course @ Wildsight Office, 9:30-4:30pm. MONDAY 8.10.2018 Turkey Tombstone @ The Golf Course, 12pm Tee Times Council Meeting @ City Hall TUESDAY 9.10.2018 Rainbow Raising @ Fernie City Hall, 5pm Pride Lights Creation Party @ The Arts Station, 6pm as part of the Fernie Pride Festival WEDNESDAY 10.10.2018 Walkie Talkie Book Club @ Fernie Heritage Library, 10am Senior Storytime for All @ Rocky Mountain Village, 1pm Advance Voting Opportunity @ TBD, 8am-8pm Pottery Glazing for Beginners @ The Arts Station, 6:30-8pm Creative Unblocking 8-Week Seminar @ The Arts Station, 7pm Beers, Books and Queers: Breathing Lessons by Andy Sinclair @ Fernie Distillery, 7:30pm THURSDAY 11.10.2018 Craft Beer Night @ The Pub, Cask Night with FBC #writeitdown @ Fernie Heritage Library, 6:30—7:45pm. Writers meet, collaborate and inspire with a new theme each month. Rae Spoon in Concert @ The Arts Station, 7:30pm as part of the Fernie Pride Festival The East Pointers Live @ The Northern, 9pm FRIDAY 12.10.2018 Drag Queen Storytime @ Fernie Heritage LIbrary, 4pm

as part of the Elk Valley Pride Festival Drag Queen Bingo @ Fernie Heritage Library, 6pm for ages 12-17 Pint and Ghostrider Ticket Special @ Kodiak Lounge Fernie Ghostrider Hockey @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm against Revelstoke Fuze: Pride Party @ The Fernie Museum, 8pm, as part of the Fernie Pride Festival Brad & Adam Host Local’s Jam Night @ Infinitea, from 8pm SATURDAY 13.10.2018 Three T’s of Self Defence @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am free and open to all ages. Fernie Pride Festival Matinee: Gross Indecency: the Everett Klippert Story @ The Vogue Theatre, 12pm Dragillicious Dance Party @ The Golf Course, 7:30pm Pint and Ghostrider Ticket Special @ Kodiak Lounge Fernie Ghostrider Hockey @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm against Creston The Price is ‘Kinda’ Right @ The Legion, 8-10pm Exhibit Opening: Marcus Oclee @ Fernie Wellness Centre, 6-9pm. Complimentary refreshments. SUNDAY 14.10.2018 Big Gay Brunch and Hike with Pride @ Park Place Lodge, 11am Indie Films Fernie: The Miseducation of Cameron Post @ The Vogue Theatre, as part of the Fernie Pride Festival WEDNESDAY 17.10.2018 Advance Voting Opportunity @ TBD, 8am-8pm Pottery Workshop: Intro to Hand Building with Helena Dejong @ The Arts Station, 6:30pm Creative Unblocking 8-Week Seminar @ The Arts Station, 7pm FRIDAY 19.10.2018 Club Cre8 @ The Arts Station, 9am - 4pm. No School Friday are based projects with chilled out vibes! Fun Friday @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30-3:30pm. Drop in board games and puzzles! Children under 7 must be with parents. Friday Socials with Jeff Steiert (AKA J-Skillz) @ The Pub Pint and Ghostrider Ticket Special @ Kodiak Lounge Fernie Ghostrider Hockey @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm against Chase Live Music with Hark Raving Sirens @ Infinitea, 8pm SATURDAY 20.10.2018 Super Saturday @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30-3:30pm. Drop in board games and puzzles! Children under 7 must be with parents. Fernie Civic Election @ Fernie Seniors Centre Fourth Annual Great Pumpkin Hunt @ Fernie Nordic Centre, 11am-2pm Holy Family Centre Tea @ Fernie Family Centre, 11:302pm SUNDAY 21.10.2018 Historic Walking Tour: Fernie At War @ Fernie Museum, 1pm. The 100 year anniversary of the Morrissey Internment Camp closing. Talk and Panel Discussion: WW1 Internment Camp @ Fernie Seniors Centre, 3pm

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Documentary Film Screening: That Never Happened @ The Vogue Theatre, 5pm followed by dinner at the Legion at 7pm with the Director. TUESDAY 23.10.2018 - SUNDAY 28.10.2018 You and Your Body Retreat @ Lizard Creek Lodge, 5pm. Five nights of movement and innovative therapies. TUESDAY 23.10.2018 Estate Planning Seminar @ Fernie Senior Citizens Centre, 6:30pm Wednesday 24.10.2018 Senior Storytime for All @ Trinity Lodge, 1pm Creative Unblocking 8-Week Seminar @ The Arts Station, 7pm THURSDAY 25.10.2018 Uke 201 @ Fernie Heritage Library, 6:30-7:30pm Fernie High School Festival of Lights Exhibit Opening @ The Arts Station Mindset Reset Workshop @ Infinitea, 6-8pm FRIDAY 26.10.2018 Tea and Talk Book Club @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30pm Winter Job Fair @ Fernie Alpine Resort, 10am - 4pm Chamber Business Excellence Awards 2018 @ Best Western, 6pm Pint and Ghostrider Ticket Special @ Kodiak Lounge Fernie Ghostrider Hockey @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm against Kamloops Ladies Jam Night @ Infinitea, from 8pm SATURDAY 27.10.2018 Winter Job Fair @ Fernie Alpine Resort, 10am - 4pm Pint and Ghostrider Ticket Special @ Kodiak Lounge Fernie Ghostrider Hockey @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm against Castlegar Karaoke @ The Legion, from 8pm Halloween Party @ The Fernie Hotel SUNDAY 28.10.2018 Fernie Ghost Tours by Tunnel Theatre @ The Arts Station, a parade of Fernie’s most ghastly stories! MONDAY 29.10.2018 Fernie Ghost Tours by Tunnel Theatre @ The Arts Station, a parade of Fernie’s most ghastly stories! WEDNESDAY 31.10.2018 Boo! Storytime Halloween Potluck @ Fernie Heritage Library, 11:15-12:15pm Hogwarts Halloween Howler @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-5pm Den of Death Halloween Party @ Kodiak Lounge, 9pm Halloween @ The Pub, with the annual ski pass giveaway! Halloween Drink Specials all day and night @ Infinitea THURSDAY 1.11.2018 Day of the Dead @ Fernie Heritage Library with Coco. 3:45-5:30 drop in for ages 7+

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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 $6 meals @ Infinitea Ladies Night @ The Northern Local Jam Night @ The Kodiak Lounge Monday Mayhem with Goffles @ The Royal Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie Brewing Company Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials Date Night Mondays @ Island Lake Lodge 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 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. 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

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

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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 Fernie Women on Wheels Ride @ Bike Park, 6:30pm Lego Town @ The Library, ages 7+ 3:45-4:45pm Adults Drop in @ Elk Valley Gymnastics,7:30-9pm Strong Start @ IDES, 9-12pm for ages 3-5. KinderGym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am THURSDAYS Morning Yoga, Drop in, and Canasta/Cards @ Senior’s Centre Pickleball @ Fernie Community Centre RC Club @ Fernie Community Centre Community Basketball @ Fernie Secondary School Mixed Senior Recreational Boxing @ Fernie Old School Boxing Youth Archery @ The Elks Hall

Date Night Special @ Spa 901 Fish & Chip Night @ The Pub Live Music @ Loaf, 6-9pm Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials Live music @ Infinitea 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 SUNDAYS Kids Meal Specials @ Boston Pizza Caesars on Special @ The Brickhouse Mini Jugs and Caesars @ The Fernie Hotel $10 BBQ and Beats @ Infinitea Off the Grill Sundays and Caesar Specials @ The Pub Caesars Special @ The Bridge Bistro Happy Hour @ Loaf, 3-5pm Pizza and Beer Specials

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ohn Michael Callahan was a cartoonist, artist, and musician who lived in Portland, Oregon. By his own admission, Callahan was an alcoholic from the time he has a teenager, and he became a quadriplegic at the age of 21 after a tragic car accident while he and a buddy were bar hopping. Following the accident, Callahan continued to be an alcoholic until his late twenties when he decided that his problem was alcoholism, not quadriplegia. He died of respiratory failure in 2010 at the age of 59. His drawing ability was evident from an early age and after his accident, he became a cartoonist. He was able to draw by holding a felt pen between his hands, which resulted in an artistic style that was simple and often rough, but expressive and legible. He developed a reputation for dealing with macabre subjects such as sexual abuse and physical disabilities in his art. His dark humour may be exemplified by the title of his “quasi-memoir,” Will the Real John Callahan Please Stand Up? The irony of the title is that John Callahan could not stand up after his accident. His treatment of the controversial subject matter in his cartoons shares something with the work of Charles Addams, Gahan Wilson, and especially Charles Rodrigues, although it is much more aggressive than even the Playboy cartoons by these cartoonists. The man is something of a folk hero in disability circles, so it makes sense that Gus Van Sant, a filmmaker famous for crafting stories about weird and wonderful people would make a movie about this strange and

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talented individual. Interestingly,Van Sant was actually going to make this film in the mid-90s while Callahan was still alive. It was to star Robin Williams as Callahan. This film features Joaquim Phoenix as Callahan, Jonah Hill as his A.A. sponsor, and Rooney Mara as Annu, Callahan’s love interest. Also featured are Jack Black as Callahan’s drinking buddy who was responsible for the accident that caused the disability, and punk icons such as Carrie Brownstein and Beth Ditto who play a disability case worker and a member of John’s A.A. group respectively. This is an entertaining film, with excellent performances by a distinguished cast. It manages to portray Callahan as a wellrounded character, not as a saint or devil, but as a flawed man. It also accurately portrays some of the issues that many people with disabilities face, including lazy, cruel caregivers, state oppression; and it deals sympathetically with topics such as disability and sexuality. I do have to gripe about the film, however. The main problem I have is the casting of Joaquim Phoenix as Callahan. It’s not that Pheonix isn’t good in the role. He is. It’s the fact that he’s an able-bodied actor playing a disabled character, something that happens constantly in Hollywood, and a phenomenon which denies thousands of legitimately disabled actors opportunities to work every single year. Of course, it could be argued that since Callahan does, in fact, walk at the beginning of the film, it would be impossible to have a quadriplegic play him. I can’t help but feel, however, that if American filmmakers can make Robert Downey Jr. fly on screen, they can absolutely find a way to make a disabled person appear to walk. Still, this is a terrific movie. Two thumbs up. FERNIEFIX.COM

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Scott Courtemanche by KRISTA TURCASSO

ver the last few years, I have spent a lot of time on the lower mountain at Fernie Alpine Resort. Teaching our girls to ski, and re-learning the terrain I grew up on. During this time, I have had the opportunity to see many students in the adaptive ski program. And it is always so amazing to watch! The volunteers and students are so impacted by each session, overcoming barriers and creating freedom, creating the idea of possibility. This program was begun by Grace Brulotte, a spunky Fernie girl who was determined to bring adaptive skiing to our hill. When she began the program, she put a call out to volunteers - individuals interested in being a part of the vision, who would take the Canadian Adaptive Snowsports Level 1 Instructor Training Course. This is where Scott Courtemanche comes on the scene. With years of experience as a ski patroller, Scott had recently shattered his shoulder mountain biking and as he wasn’t able to wear his pack among other things, had to step back from this role. “I sat at home one winter, depressed because I couldn’t do what I loved. My girlfriend told me to get off my ass and find something to do. She found the ad for the adaptive ski program in Fernie and said, ‘what about this?’ I have a son with special needs at home, and thought it would be a great way to learn more about how to work with him,” Scott tells me, over a flight at Fernie Brewing Company. Scott contacted Grace, and when they met they immediately felt a connection. From then on, Scott was on board with the program. “One day, I watched her coming down, and her handlers getting her out of the bucket. I noticed the pain and discomfort on her face. I asked how

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over four years. From an instructor in the program to her instructor to mentor to a friend.” Having lost a daughter, Scott feels as though she fills this void. “We’ve built a really neat relationship. There’s nothing she can’t talk to me about, and I try to not place judgment on her, ever. Her decisions are her decisions.”

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I could make her more comfortable, and from there we have built a friendship

Scott has helped Grace to believe that everything is possible. Which led to her posting a video to Scott’s page, The Edge is Impossible, a documentary about Tony Schmiesing, the first quadriplegic to heli-

ski. “When are we doing to do this?” she asked in the post. “I responded, whenever you want if they can do it why can’t we?” Scott and Grace started working a lot closer, “she put a lot of trust into me,” he says, as they tackled Polar Peak, Cat skiing, Heli-Skiing, and SUPing, “and just hanging out and doing things together… it just grew. My family considers her part of their family.” The duo, alongside Kyle Hamilton, created a documentary documenting many of these firsts, called l’mpossible which was shown at the Reel Canadian Film Festival in 2017. Speaking with Scott, I can see passion and emotion within him, and it is contagious. He tells me about how before meeting Grace and deciding to become part of the Adaptive Ski Program, he had little regard for the needs of somebody with a disability. “It’s something we often don’t think about until we need it,” he tells me. Adding that we are all TABS - temporary able bodies, all just moments away from a disability. “The reality of it is, we need to choose inclusion and think about the people who are left behind in society. There is no excuse for it, and the social awareness is huge.”

limited even when it comes to shopping on Main Street or going out for dinner. This trail will be a unique addition to Fernie and will attract people to our community. He raises the question, how can we show them that aside from this trail, and the adaptive program, that we welcome everyone? “My goal personally is to help affect change for people living with a disability,” Scott says. “Grace and I started a non-profit called the Canadian Adaptive Network. We have a Phase 1 Project - a study in the Elk Valley area, to see what is out there that is accessible and what is needed. People in this area with a disability move away, because of what’s not available.” He believes that this is a great opportunity for the Elk Valley, that it can become the central hub for “all things disabilities.” Choosing to contact Grace that day, four years ago has had a major impact on Scott, changing his life forever. In turn, he has had a positive effect on all those he has had the opportunity to help, to teach, to support and he continues to be an advocate for them and others who have yet to have their voices heard.

2. Who did you first meet in town? Julie Comete and Dave. Julie was the manager at the place I was working. 3. Do you remember your first general impression of Fernie? I want to say, it was kind of a quaint historic impression. I’ve always loved older places like Jackson Hole and Banff, with the iconic view looking out of town. 4. What keeps you here? Everything. There is really not just one or two things, it’s everything about Fernie. They will literally bury me here. 5. Do you have a favourite Fernie memory or pastime? It’s a tie - skiing Polar Peak with Grace and getting first chair with Grace. I’ve gotten first chair before, but I don’t remember any of them but that one. 6. What time of the year do you love most in Fernie, and why? Winter, Christmas… because it’s your typical postcard scene. I’m a romantic at heart, and I like the Rockwell paintings of Christmas and I very much see Fernie like that.

Recently, Scott and Grace were part of a group who led a new project in Fernie an adaptive trail. Dave and Anita Brunker brought the idea to them and took them out on the trail to see if it was possible. While riding in the Montane area, they realised that it would exclude a lot of people who might not have an e-bike or powered wheelchair. “Why not build an inclusive trail,” they realised, which means adhering to a certain grade and build strategy. They presented the project to the Fernie Trails Alliance, who got behind it. They wrote grants to get the necessary funding, and the trail is currently being built, from the barn on Coal Creek Road to the Montane Hut.

“I find that I’m far more aware, and I’m more driven to think of everything. It’s made me a calmer person… a happier person… it makes me a very emotional person, too. For me it’s also improved my relationship with my son, I understand him better.

It’s clear to us that your limits are truly boundless as well, Scott. Thank you so much for all you do, and for bringing much-needed awareness to our community.

I get up every morning, have my coffee, and I head to work. Sometimes I head to work before I have my coffee. During the winter I tend not to work and give an adaptive lesson. I donate on average three times my salary for volunteer hours.

“There are so many people who can’t enjoy Fernie because it’s not inclusive. There are ways we can go about making it inclusive, and we need to talk more about it,” Scott says, and lists ways people are

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It’s amazing what I learn through doing care for Grace or skiing with my other students… you learn that their limits are really boundless.”

7. Where do you see or hope to see Fernie in five years? I hope to see Fernie setting an example of what an inclusive society truly is. 8. How do you start your day or what is one of your daily rituals?

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• Engage teenagers in discussions of all kinds. Talk about the things that are important to them. Why does he love his favourite show? Why does she think that reproductive rights are crucial for girls? What gets hard with his close friends? How does she think her school could be improved? Where would he donate the money if he had $100 to give to charity?

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dults get to declare their choices for local government elected officials on October 20. Although young people cannot yet participate in this democratic opportunity, it’s a perfect time to think and talk together about leadership. In essence, leadership is simply choosing to take something on and then following through. Leadership is a decision, an attitude, and a mindset.

• Encourage teens to take drama classes, sing in a choir, join the debate club, or anything similar that may get them in front of an audience. Leaders don’t have to be public speakers, but many are and it’s a valuable skill for leaders to cultivate.

How to build leadership skills with teenagers: • Act like a leader and model leadership. ‘Leadership’ doesn’t necessarily mean someone else has given you a formal position. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t been officially appointed to be in charge of your bathroom renovation or a little league team or a local committee; what matters is that you think about the project as a whole, take your contribution and role seriously, and work to make things go well. • Listen to your teenager at length. Start this early and do it often. Listen with deep interest and care. This gives her/him a chance to clarify their thinking and practice articulating it. • Welcome their emotions from the day they are born. The best way for children to become emotionally intelligent is by feeling their feelings, learning to name them, talking about their feelings, and getting support from caring adults during upsets. Emotional intelligence sets leaders apart. • Let – or require – that s/he make some decisions about their life. You get to be a consultant and guide. But let them be in charge much of the time.

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Teenagers need to practice leading their lives while they are still at home and have a safety net around them. That way they get some experience and proficiency under their belts before they are off on their own. • Demonstrate your commitment to gender equity. Remind your teens often that the world needs both female perspectives and male perspectives in leadership, as authors, as teachers, in parenting, on governance, in the arts, etc. Model collaborative decision making at home between female and male views. Let the interests and concerns of females in the home be just as legitimate as male interests and concerns. • Take teenagers seriously. No matter what they are doing. 16 year-olds talking about skateboard tricks? Ask about their skills and vision. 14 year-olds putting together a dance video? Ask why they chose that song and who they hope will watch the finished product. Don’t discredit or dismiss their thoughts and ideas.

• Notice and acknowledge leadership and point out the contributions of leaders. Many of the things people do in the world that make things go well are invisible. Regular humans organise music festivals, they lead beach clean-ups, they plan family reunions, they coordinate online spaces, they teach sexual health workshops, and they design sports events. Make this leadership visible by mentioning it when you see it. • Model truly respectful disagreement. Difficult conversations are around us every day, and we won’t agree with everything we hear. Be curious and ask others what they think and how they came to see an issue the way they do. Practice saying, ‘that’s really interesting. My perspective is a little different...’ Basic conflict resolution is related to emotional intelligence, and much of it can be as simple as making requests rather than making complaints, asking others about their intentions, and sharing how you’ve been impacted by the actions of others. There are lots of ways parents, teachers, coaches, and other adults can support young people to grow as leaders. I like to say that leadership is about seeing to it that something happens. Leadership is the difference between ‘I want’ and ‘I will.’

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Choose Awesome by SHELBY CAIN

hat message are you choosing to put into the world today?

Researchers at Cornell University found that the average adult makes almost 35,000 decisions a day. Isn’t that crazy? No wonder we’re so exhausted by the time 7:30 rolls around. That number seems overwhelming, but with all those choices comes opportunity. To add something positive to the conversation. To the people around you. Now, let’s face it. Some of these thousands of decisions are pretty inconsequential. White or whole-wheat. Sneakers or rubber boots. P9 or What the Huck. Either way, you go, you’re good. There is no collateral damage. Maybe wet feet and less fibre. But you’ll survive. Other choices can make a much larger impact. As a writer, I have a unique opportunity. I have a platform to say what I’m feeling and have people like you hear me. This doesn’t happen often in my home unless I use my scary voice. But on these pages, I tell you what I think.You don’t have to agree, but I’m deeply grateful to have a voice. It’s a privilege that I don’t take for granted. Not for one second. With this opportunity comes a responsibility. To be honest. To be fair. And to speak no harm. Words can hurt. Have you ever been walking down Mainstreet - wondering why it’s so busy at two o’clock on a Tuesday afternoon – and you step off the corner to cross the street? You’re on the crosswalk, but barreling towards you is a lady wearing blinders and a bad mood. She almost takes you out, then rolls down the window to yell – you suck! Even though you did nothing wrong except cross the same street, and even though she didn’t mention you by name, it still hurts. It’s heavy. It feels unfair and cruel. Writers have the luxury of time. Of hindsight. Of reflection and introspection.

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“You can’t be both awesome and negative. Choose one.” I might write something down in a fever, but I can go back. Edit. Weigh my words and be sure they are delivering the right message. I want to be confident that when you read what I write, you won’t feel heavy.You won’t feel hurt. Why would I ever want that? I have your ear, for a few precious moments in your day. I picture you, sitting at your table with a cooling cup of coffee. Scanning through these glossy pages while you wait for your friend who’s running a few minutes late. What message can I leave you with today? Something to make you laugh. Something to make you say, me too! Motivation. A different perspective. There are so many great choices. I’ve been writing things down since I was a young child. Telling stories. When email was invented, (yup, I was there!), I would expound on funny anecdotes to my family and friends, chuckling behind my keyboard, until I got my marks for my first term of University. Oops. No more

computer lab for me. It wasn’t until having children that I actually got the courage to put my words into the hands of the public. But always with an awareness that they have weight. They have power. I currently write full time. Every day. Courses for an online college and articles and columns and songs. I just finished my second book. I write for a thousand different reasons. It depends on what I’m writing, and how I’m feeling, and what type of therapy I need that day. But the cool thing about writing is, you don’t need a reason at all. At least, not one that anybody needs to know about besides you. So, what if we could live in real-time with the same luxuries afforded to writers? What if - when faced with a moment that enrages us - we choose to stop. Breathe. Edit. And then put out a message that we are proud to own later. When you wake up, make an intention to lead with kindness. Lead with love. Because when faced with the opposite, love wins. And of all those 35,000 decisions you’ll make today, you might slip. Make a bad one. I know I do. But in the words of the brilliant Karen Salmansohn, “You can’t be both awesome and negative. Choose one.” FERNIEFIX.COM

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Fernie’s Friendly Fall by REBECCA HALL

ne thing I really enjoy about Fernie is how easy it is to choose how social you want to be without needing to make plans.You can turn up to free gallery openings, participate in group bike rides, sign up for workshops or join a regular yoga class and be surrounded by friends and friendly faces, all ready to chat and maybe grab a coffee or a beer afterwards. Fernie’s social calendar is packed with weekly, monthly and ad-hoc events that are easy to drop in to, and you’re always welcome alone, or with friends. If you feel like being more anonymous, it’s pretty easy to enjoy a late movie by yourself, curl up in one of the big leather armchairs at the library and do your grocery shopping at 9pm and nobody will bother you. It’s worth recognising though, that although we think of Fernie as a very friendly place it can be isolating to newcomers and singles – groups of tightly-knit friends and endless activities can sometimes make it appear that there’s nowhere to fit in if you’ve just arrived in town or happen to live alone or in a challenging home environment. The Vancouver Foundation recently released new research that many people are feeling lonely and disconnected in BC. On September 13 as part of the opening night of the Fernie Chautauqua, the Chinese Cultural Dinner was also part of ‘On The Table;’ a social initiative aimed at connecting people over food and encouraging conversation about the issues we are all facing. The topics discussed will be collected and shared through the Foundation to provide a snapshot of what’s on people’s minds throughout BC right now – visit Onthetablebc.com for more information. As we head into the municipal elections, I look forward to hearing our candidates’ vision for the future of

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Fernie and how they hope to maintain the friendly, welcoming atmosphere that we all cherish without losing any of the small-town charm that defines us. Learning how our population of proud, passionate long-time locals and energetic, vibrant new residents can move forward together in a sustainable, responsible way in our thriving community will certainly be just one of many issues we will face in the near future. The Fernie Chautauqua and Fall Fair on September 13-16 was just one of September’s fantastic events in a month that saw the return of the Fernie Ghostriders to Fernie’s Memorial Arena, Indie Films Fernie at the Vogue (Second Sunday of every month from now until April), some of the year’s biggest bike events including the Tears and Gears Mountain Duathlon, Project 9 and Dirt Diggler Races and the High Roller Mountain Bike Poker Ride, and the ubiquitous Demolition Derby. Towards the end of September, the Fernie Golf Club wrapped up the season with a series of closing events, with the Fernie Half Marathon, 10k and Relay Race and Gillbilly Festival rounded out the month. Whichever events you chose to watch, participate in, or help facilitate, I hope you enjoyed Fernie’s beautiful fall. And now, if I can make a small request (if you are eligible), please vote! IMAGES (from top to bottom):

1. It was a packed house at the Chinese Cultural Dinner to open the 3rd annual Fernie Chautauqua and Fall Fair. 2. The Chautauqua Afternoon tea is a highlight of the festival weekend. 3. Animal, vegetable or mineral? Terry Nelson enjoyed the Fall Fair along with hundreds more who wrapped up and came out to enjoy the fun and games. (photo Sharon Kelly/Wildsight) 4. The Berry family were all smiles at this year’s Fernie Kids Triathlon. (photo Troy Nixon) FERNIEFIX.COM

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Not Quite Alone and the Crowsnest Wind by JESSE BELL

ometimes all I want is to hike alone. Alone enough to feel the thud of my boots against the earth. To have my face tickled by the breeze as it blows between yellowing larch needles. To feel my heart flutter with tweeting sparrows from the treetops of a windy ridge. Alone enough to clear my head. Because my head gets jumbled. So jumbled at times I find it difficult to escape from, a ferocious storm of emotions whirling uncontrollably in-between the sides of my skull. Serious anxiety; and maybe spending time alone isn’t the right cure, but sometimes it works temporarily. A natural medicine to somehow rectify the chaos. This September, I need ‘alone.’ Mid-week I make a plan, choose a trail from my list of must-do trails, one relatively safe but challenging, one that will pump my blood to parts of my body which need it the most (my heart). A trail with a little soul and a lot of reward— Table Mountain in the Crowsnest Pass. I’ve never hiked it so we can get to know one another intimately. “Why don’t you find someone to come with you?” Ben asks Friday night. “You don’t actually want to hike alone, do you?” “Yep. I do.” “No one likes to hike alone.” “I do.” Early morning on Saturday I wake, make myself a turkey sandwich and pack some snacks, water, bear spray, a shell jacket in preparation for that Crowsnest wind, a toque because suddenly it’s fall, and I drive.

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An hour and a half later, through the rolling hills of southern Alberta, past weathered barns, farmhouses, and leftover hay bails, I arrive at Beaver Mines Lake and the trailhead to Table Mountain. My dog Brady leaps from the car, pants with excitement, and we ready for the tenkilometre round-trip into the woods and up a mountain. We weave through stunted Poplar trees, leaves flickering emerald and lemon in the sunlight, and make our way up the well-worn trail to a slanted meadow below a line of towering cliffs. Quick ‘hellos’ are exchanged upon passing fellow hikers, but I can’t slow. The vibration of my boots on the earth grows like aggressive vines up my legs, bringing with them the goodness I so unwillingly lost a couple weeks ago. Each step leaves me feeling empowered, a little more like my old self, and my pace quickens naturally.

Brady runs wild in the wind-blown grass, his eyes bug-eyed and black, his ears perking with each squeak of a chipmunk or gopher who slips beneath thick brush or stacked rock. He feels the same goodness I do, only a little more frantically. The trail turns up into a drainage, a creek which no doubt rages in the early spring is barely visible now, except for the lapping of Brady’s tongue in freshwater puddles. “Okay, we go straight up,” I observe. We meander up boulders and loose scree, zigzag left then right, my quads burn and my breath feels heavy, though I feel strong. I’ve worked hard all summer to do hikes like this. Before long I reach the false summit, a stacked cairn. Steep cliffs fall hundreds of feet down to the lake, and a gradual incline on the plateau leads to the true summit. Krumholz, deformed and stunted trees shaped by relentless wind, hold to the red rock of the plateau. I weave between them, then stop for a quick lunch hidden

from the wind—so cool now it pierces my skin—between a mini forest of larch. Finally, a hundred feet later and wrapped in my jacket and toque, I find myself on the top of Table Mountain. Completely alone, but with Brady by my side. We sit huddled on fossilised ripples; a beach millions of years ago now hardened on top of the world. I tell him this, as though he understands, and we look out at the Rockies falling way to rolling hills. I can spot the road I drove in on, and the flat grasslands of Alberta to the east. Then I feel it, a shift. Infinitesimal, but there. And I descend back along the ravine, through the crooked forest of Poplar, for home. Because the very best, most important thing you can find on a hike, is yourself. Jesse’s advice to you—if you’re ever feeling the need to be alone, honour it. And if you feel the need to be too alone, don’t hesitate to ask for help. For more information on Table Mountain, visit the AllTrails App.

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Health and Lifestyle

Charlie’s Carb Choices

Instead of… Try!

Why?

Rice

Quinoa

Quinoa cooks in half the time of rice, and offers more fibre, is a complete plant-protein and is a good source of magnesium, phosphorus and iron.

French fries

Roasted potatoes

The debate between sweet and regular potatoes has been long-standing, so here are the facts. Sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic index, which means they cause a lower spike in blood sugar and offer four times your daily needs of vitamin A. Regular potatoes, on the other hand, have more potassium and protein. The key here is to make sure they’re roasted/baked instead of fried and keep the skin on for a fibre boost.

Cereal

Oatmeal

Many of the typical breakfast cereals contain a laundry list of ingredients including sugar, hydrogenated oils and refined grains. Oatmeal, especially steel cut or whole oats, can be a quick substitute which boasts a unique antioxidant known as avenanthramides and contain cholesterol-lowering soluble fibre, which can also help with weight management.

Granola bar

Whole grain or sprouted bread

Granola bars are typically high in added sugars and use mostly processed ingredients. Whole grain bread on the other hand is high in fibre and often contains great add-ins like flax, chia and seeds. For an easy on-the-go breakfast or snack, try a a slice of whole grain bread with peanut butter.

Juice

A piece of fruit

Unfortunately, fruit juices may have similar metabolic effects as sugar-sweetened beverages – basically they’re pop with a few vitamins. Instead, choose a piece of fruit which is unprocessed, contains only natural sugars and are a great source of fibre.

by TIFFANY SCHEBESCH, RD, BASC

harlie is faced with countless food choices every day – we are marketed to about all types of food 24/7. Advertisements, blogs, social media, even co-workers offering their opinion on the best new food out there. The recent lunchroom talk has been all about the keto diet or eating mainly fats to help with weight loss and health. Charlie has never been “a dieter,” however she’s reached a new decade in her life and would like to start focusing on health. She isn’t sold on the keto diet, which seems a bit extreme, but she is wondering if carbohydrates are actually healthy. Charlie’s heard of the “wheat belly,” aka gaining belly fat from eating too much bread, and the rule to stay away from “white grains” like pasta and rice – so how true is this? And if she is going to eat carbs, how can she make the best choices? Five Healthy Carb Swaps Carbohydrates are healthy and should be included in our diet. They consist of three main parts: sugars, starches, and fibre. Sugars and starches provide quick energy. Fibre, on the other hand, doesn’t directly provide energy, however, it has an important job to feed our friendly gut bacteria. The main places we find carbohydrates in our diet is grains, starchy vegetables, legumes, milk, yogurt, fruits, cookies, cakes, and soft drinks. As you’re reading this list, you can probably guess that not all carbs are created equal. As a general rule, carbohydrates that are in their natural, fibre-rich form are healthy, while those that have been stripped of their fibre are not. Carbs are one of the best sources of fibre in our diet, especially whole wheat rice, pasta, bread, beans, lentils, nuts, and the skins of fruit. Fibre helps to keep our bowels regular, and our gut bacteria happy and fed. Beans and lentils are also an excellent source of protein, B vitamins, iron, and folate. I’ve compiled a list of some healthy carb swaps, pick one and try it out this week!

FOOD INTELLIGENCE

Anyone else surprised that bread was on the list of healthy foods? Fear not Fernie. Bread IS healthy food! So, what’s the secret when you’re out choosing which carbs are the best choice? Look for the percent daily value (DV) on the nutrition label and stick with carbohydrate foods that have greater than 15% DV fibre, or 4 grams or more per servings. When in doubt, choose carbohydrate foods that you can list the ingredients of without looking at the label - think of foods like fruit, oatmeal, sweet potatoes or quinoa – there’s one ingredient in these healthy grains!

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Make a swap and add one of these high fibre, unprocessed, healthy carbohydrate choices to your grocery list today.

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THE ANSWER GUY

Some not-sofriendly Tech Support by KEVIN MCISAAC

friend sent me a text recently to let me know that some of my Answer Guy advice over the years had just helped them out. They had a virus appear on their computer and after working through it with technical support all was fine thanks to them having a solid backup of all their important files. My first thought was “Marvellous!” My second was, “How did you know you had a virus?” That’s when things took a turn. Virtually every PC comes with virus protection these days. Windows Defender is built in. While not a perfect antivirus (there is no perfect antivirus) it’s pretty solid. Installed and running by default in Windows 10, left to its own devices it scans regularly. Part of the reason that it’s rarely necessary to use more than Defender is that the kinds of attacks on people’s computers have changed a lot from the days when you’d boot up and see a message saying “Your PC is now stoned.” Now the thing about antivirus programs is they’re pretty much hands-off. They update themselves, scan on a schedule, quarantine or delete files automatically, and don’t bug you. What they don’t do is pop up a message telling you to call Tech Support. They. NEVER. Do. That. If you take away nothing else from this article let it be that you should never, ever call a phone number that pops up on your computer telling you to call someone for technical help. That just doesn’t happen – except with scammers. My friend was scammed. The person on the phone was courteous and professional. Got remote access to the computer. Installed some software. “Fixed” the

If you take away nothing else from this article let it be that you should never, ever call a phone number that pops up on your computer telling you to call someone for technical help. That just doesn’t happen – except with scammers. problem. And then charged their credit card. All done right? Nope. The point of the exercise was the credit card and personal details. This could be a prelude to identity theft. A phone call and the offending computer was sitting on my dining room table. A quick check and sure enough some remote access software had been installed. This software would let the fake Tech Support person login to the computer and download data or make changes at any time. Not good. This is not to say that there are not legitimate times for remote access software, there are, but professional organizations use software that requires you to be present and approve the connection each time. I told my friend to call their credit card company and cancel their card, set a meeting with their bank the next day to inform them of what happened, and I went to work on their computer. One of the bad parts about a scam hack like this is once the scammer has access to your computer they can install backdoors into your computer that are essentially impossible to detect without very sophisticated tools and time. If you don’t have a good backup and must save your files you can try buying an antivirus

program and see if it can remove any remaining viruses and backdoors. If you go this root, I’m partial to Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Bitdefender, but there are other good ones. The caveat here is that some anti-virus programs are as difficult to get rid of as the viruses they’re designed to get rid of. And there will always be that nagging feeling of “What if there’s something still on there?” So, almost always the best recourse is a reset to factory.You accomplish this under Windows 10 by Selecting Settings from the Start menu. Then select Update & Security. Then select Recovery. Then Reset this PC. You will be given an option to Keep your files or Remove everything. Hopefully, you have a good backup and you can Remove everything. When asked if you want to Clean the drives, you can say no and select Just remove my files, unless it is your intention to sell your computer. These steps will bring your Windows 10 back to factory.You can now be very confident, if not 100%, that your computer is virus free and safe to use again. Now restore your backup and carry on. Some things to know: You are not smarter than the scammers. They make a living convincing skeptical people that they are legitimate and here to help.You can’t tell by their voice, accent, etc. They are confidence men/women. They do this all day every day. You must immediately call your financial institutions to make them aware. And if you are very concerned about the information you’ve given the scammers, you may want to file a police report. Insurance companies may want to see that you’ve done this.Your bank can usually advise you in this respect because sadly they see this all the time. Have a backup. Happy – and safe – computing.

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October 2018 by YANN LORANGER

ctober marks the beginning of an explosion of astrological aspects in which we will be creating new connections in our emotional life! Explosion is definitely the right word since some of these connections will require a force similar to the dynamite used to make new roads on solid rock! Since we all have a little bit of each sign within us, consider each of the following as addressing a specific part of yourself. Read it all for every aspect within yourself.

Aries (March 21 - April 29) Impetuous All that is churned in your emotional life drives us crazy! It is time to discover your unknown skills to help you deal with seriously intense emotional situations. If you can’t trigger your creativity to react to those waves, you’ll feel frustrated and left alone.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Progress This might the most important moment of the year for you! Possibly the most difficult one at the same time. The emotional challenge that takes place is huge! A unique opportunity to change your consideration of the sacred feminine in a very down to earth way. Time to examine and improve your behaviour with women. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Sincerity In order to feel involved with what is happening in your surroundings, you have to open your heart and finally reveal what others will refer to as “the truth” or “what is really in your heart.” It is difficult for you to expose what is in your heart because you easily generate an alternative mental thread from your feelings.

October marks the beginning of an explosion of astrological aspects in which we will be creating new connections in our emotional life! Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Sensitive You should go step by step. No need to hurry or to imagine that you are able to deal fast and quick with the big emotional waves that are raging around you. Go with the flow, and appreciate this special period of time dedicated to your heart.

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) Mastery When there is so much emotional fuel around you, you’ll lose patience and strike the match to get this great basin of emotional oil burning. This is not a very ecological move and you should instead focus on using this rich fuel to feed your heart slowly and steadily.

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) Pause Things won’t go as you would suggest, think and plan. The level of emotional discomfort is such that your rather rational mindset will have enough. The best you can do is to observe and learn more about human nature and how you deal with your own emotions, in order to figure out a clever way to get involved.

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Bitterness All your efforts seem not exactly enough. You will give a lot this month, but the result won’t be in your hands.You prepare something very important to you but won’t receive much in return except an open door to live your emotions in a healthier way.

ASTROLOGY

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Refinement You have a chance to approach what you desire with the greatest intensity with softness, tenderness, and gentleness. It is an opportunity to discover your desires with a new point of view and see the subtle aspects hidden within.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Reason You are preparing for the moment when emotions will cool down and everyone is looking at drawing conclusions.You’re already in this mindset of understanding the reason why we are going through such strong emotional waves.

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) Meditation It is rather difficult for you to see everyone submerged into their emotional world. You can clearly see where it is coming from and where it is going but have a hard time feeling it. A good time to meditate since meditation will allow the emotions to reach you in a smooth way and their intensity will be beneficial.

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Different Impossible to work with anyone efficiently. Your focus on the big picture of things is opposite than the aim of the people around you. Since you know that someday, everyone will need the big picture, you might as well continue to work on it. Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20) Witness You are the lucky ones that see the scope of action of this emotional month.You perceive the depths of your heart and of your friends’ hearts as well, and are amazed by it.

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Welcome to the Elk Valley Pride Festival City Hall Flag Raising. Fernie City Hall | 5 pm | FREE | All Ages

Eat, drink and get creative building a Pride Lantern for the Festival of Lights. Fernie Arts Station Gallery and Theatre 5:30 pm | FREE | All Ages

Wednesday Oct 10 BEERS, BOOKS AND QUEERS

Angie Abdou hosts a discussion with Toronto-based gay author Andy Sinclair. Fernie Distillers | 7:30 pm | FREE | All Ages

Thursday Oct 11 RAE SPOON IN CONCERT

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Resort Municipality Initiative Investing in B.C. Resort Communities

Visiting from Vancouver, Drag Queen Misty Meadows presents Library Story Time. Fernie Heritage Library | 4 pm FREE | Ages 7-11

SATURDAY MATINEE DOUBLE HEADER

Join us for an afternoon of movies! Tickets at elkvalleypridefestival.com or Freyja Vogue Theatre | 12 noon Ticketed Event | All Ages

DRAGILICIOUS DANCE PARTY

Misty Meadows and friends call Bingo at the Library, with pizza and prizes. Fernie Heritage Library | 6 pm FREE | Ages 12-17 years

Misty Meadows and Entourage turn up the heat on this Fernie Pride Fun’d Raising Party. Tickets available at elkvalleypridefestival.com or Freyja | Fernie Golf Course | 7:30 pm Ticketed Event | 19+

FUZE – PRIDE PARTY

Sunday Oct 14

The Fernie Museum hosts an evening of LBGTQ+ art and more. Tickets available at ferniemuseum.com. Fernie Museum | 8 pm Ticketed Event | 19+

Saturday Oct 13 NINJA SELF DEFENSE CLINIC Day long self defense session led by Sparwood Shotokan Karate School. Isabella Dicken School | 9 am FREE | Online registration required at elkvalleypridefestival.com | All Ages

Elk Valley Thrift Store

BIG GAY BRUNCH

Full buffet breakfast. Tickets at the Park Place Lodge. parkplacelodge.com. Park Place Lodge | 11 am | Ticketed Event | All Ages

HIKE WITH PRIDE

Meet at the Park Place Lodge | 1 pm FREE | All Ages

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Indie Films Fernie, in conjunction with Fernie Pride, present The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Tickets available at

theartsstation.com | Vogue Theatre | 5 pm Ticketed Event | All Ages

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