Day in the Life 2012

A Day in the Life of the Elk Valley

EIGHT PHOTOGRAPHERS TWENTY-FOUR HOURS JULY 29, 2012 A SNAPSHOT OF OUR VALLEY

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elcome to our special edition of A Day in the Life of the Elk Valley. At 12:01am on July 29, eight photographers began their quest to record the events taking place throughout the Valley during a 24-hour period. In the following pages you will find familiar faces and locations. We hope you enjoy this collection of photos as much as we enjoyed taking them!

Our photographers Kaitlyn Haarstad -

Dave Hamilton -

Jenna Jensen - Born

Val Luznar-Purdy - Loves this great

Born and raised in Elko. She is currently working as an ad designer at The Free Press.

and raised in Sparwood now raising a family and writing about Sparwood and Elkford weekly in The Free Press.

Andrea Horton -

Raised in Fernie, currently raising her own family here.

She enjoys Fernie for the lifestyle and the people.

Publisher of The Free Press and serves on the Elkford and Fernie Chamber of Commerce Boards.

community she has called home since 1982.

The outdoor activities

and the people keep

her smiling.

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2:45 PM -

Hailee and Hayden Bax pause their playing and strike a pose.

Photo by Jenna Jensen

9:41 AM -

Adam MacDonald -

Born and raised in Hosmer (4th generation Hosmerite) currently attending the University of Lethbridge to become a teacher.

Angela Treharne - Originally from

England, now the editor of The Free Press and in love with life in the Canadian Rockies.

A little tyke on a bike gets ready for the Kid’s Bike Rally.

Photo by Jonathan Arenson

11:53 AM -

Braeden and Riley Helgren finding some creepy creatures in the dirt.

Photo by Jonathan Arenson

4:37 PM -

Jessica Yuszko sailing the waters of Lake Koocanusa.

Photo by Kaitlyn Haarstad

Cheryl Baytaluk, Brynn Beswick and Bree, Avery and Grant Chardonners have a picnic near the Sparwood Water Spray Park.

Photo by Jenna Jensen

5:02 PM -

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Night Life in the Elk Valley

12:01 AM Mark Padgett serving drinks at the Pub. Photo by Andrea Horton

12:11 AM Adrian Ballinger hosts a late night poker game with Mike Harrison, Shawn MacLeod, Mike Grant, Ross Jansen and Craig Horton.

Photo by Andrea Horton

12:30 AM

12:50 AM Brett Holland and Aleks Fairhurst hangin’ out downtown.

Rick (Turnip) Giberson of Mechanahands repairs bikes for the TransRockies.

Photo by Andrea Horton

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1:13 AM

Paramedics Tanya Rookes and Mike Tonge working the night shift.

Photo by Andrea Horton

1:33 AM Chelsey Guzzi working the front desk at the Best Western.

Photo by Andrea Horton

Mike Palmer gassing up at 7-eleven.

2:17 AM

Photo by Andrea Horton

2:45 AM Rossell Jimenez serving up coffee at Tim Hortons.

Photo by Andrea Horton

3:42 AM Brian Goertzen’s late night bike ride.

Photo by Andrea Horton

3:10 AM

Miranda Neill and James Ellis getting home safely.

Photo by Andrea Horton

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5:22 AM

The Sparwood Digital sign up and running like many others getting ready for their day shifts.

Photo by Dave Hamilton

5:32 AM Horses just outside of Elkford enjoying breakfast with a beautiful summer sunrise Photo by Dave Hamilton

6:10 AM Elkford very quiet as the sun comes up and the local shift workers get ready for a busy day at the mines.

Photo by Dave Hamilton

5:56 AM The mines working hard on a Sunday morning.

Photo by Dave Hamilton

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6:23 AM

Katie Joyce, Pro Shop Staff member at the Fernie Golf and Country Club.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

6:28 AM

Bill Carey and Dale Nicholson getting ready to tee-off at the Fernie Golf & Country Club.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

Getting an early start to the day

6:45 AM John and Joanne Baher enjoy breakfast and coffee at A&W. Photo by Jenna Jensen

6:42 AM Bev Inglis on her daily walk with her friends Whisky and Sadie.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

6:48 AM James Wasiewicz prepares fresh coffee for the morning rush at the Sparwood Esso.

Photo by Jenna Jensen

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Bighorn Sheep enjoy Highway 3 just outside of Elko.

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7:11 AM

Photo by Dave Hamilton

6:57 AM Newalta’s Scott and Paul are on their way to a busy day at work.

Photo by Jenna Jensen

7:18 AM Jaimee Guzzi with an early morning smile at Fas Gas. Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

A welcoming Olympic figure at the Fernie Alpine Resort.

7:36 AM

7:54 AM

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

Kari Zuffa greets guests at Lizard Creek Lodge.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

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Dawn Deydey adding some fun to her day with her son Kai at Rotary Park.

8:32 AM

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

8:04 AM Patrick, Anita, Jim, Jo Anne and Michele enjoy a great breakfast prepared by Patrick and Joanne Burke, owners of the Old Nurses Residence Bed & Breakfast.

Photo by Dave Hamilton

Brendan Morgan and Dan Savage wait to send the TransRockies riders off on their Day 2 adventure.

8:59 AM

Photo by Dave Hamilton

8:45 AM To market, to market‌Rotary Park.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

9:01 AM TransRockies riders await the bell.

Photo by Dave Hamilton

9:03 AM

And they’re off!

Photo by Dave Hamilton

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9:29AM

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George Torresani stocking the meat cooler at Fernie Overwaitea.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

Ready, set, go! The Kids Bike Rally is about to begin on Second Avenue in downtown Fernie.

Photo by Jonathan Arenson

10:03 AM

10:21 AM

Patrick Markle, contemporary landscape artist sells his work at Fernie Mountain Market – www.patrickmarkle.com Photo by Bonny McLardy

10:33 AM Hosmer bunny stretching out in the shade.

Photo by Adam MacDonald

Hula hooping for fun and fitness.

Photo by Bonny McLardy

Our mines produce more than just minerals. They support families, help to build communities and foster economic growth.

Teck’s five steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley offer guided tours. Please contact the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce at 1.877.922.2423 or the Elkford Visitor Centre at 1.877.355.9453 for more information.

To learn more about Teck, visit www.teck.com

10:53 AM

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Jacqueline Baril, of Fernie, sells custom costumes, handmade jewelry, patching, hemming.

11:03 AM

Photo by Bonny McLardy

11:19 AM Travis Carolla, Mike Boreen and Jessica Yuszko boating on Koocanusa Lake.

Photo by Kaitlyn Haarstad

11:23 AM Several vendors set up each Sunday for Fernie Mountain Market.

Photo by Bonny McLardy.

11:38 AM

Campers and their dog at Koocanusa Lake head out on the water for some canoeing.

Photo by Kaitlyn Haarstad

11:49 AM Tubing down the Elk River on a hot summer day.

Photo by Bonny McLardy

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TransRockies participants cool off after a hot day of riding.

12:33 PM

Photo by Bonny McLardy Maiden Lake: A great location to relax, bike, swim.

12:09 PM

Photo by Bonny McLardy

Having some fun in the sun 12:46 PM Families enjoy a picnic at Maiden Lake.

Photo by Bonny McLardy

12:59 PM Cornelius Hart, recent Fernie Secondary School graduate, playing the hoops.

1:11 PM

Carol McConachie (left), Jen Hickling’s grandmother, cooks hot dogs for the participants who played in the softball tournament to raise money for the family of the young mother who recently lost her battle with cancer.

Photo by Bonny McLardy.

Photo by Bonny McLardy Mike Boreen takes a brave leap from the rocky cliffs on Koocanusa Lake.

Photo by Kaitlyn Haarstad

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1:23 PM Wednesday Night Concert Series & Market Station Square 5pm - 9pm Mountain Market Live Entertainment

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Nikki Ritson enjoys the heat while she waters her flowers on a sunny Sunday.

1:52 PM

Photo by Jenna Jensen

1:38 PM Tourists enjoy the sunshine and check out the Titan.

Photo by Jenna Jensen

2:32 PM James Heavey prepares coffee at the BeanPod. Photo by Andrea Horton

2:06 PM Greg Staples and Regan Kennedy battle it out in a giant game of chess.

Photo by Andrea Horton

2:48 PM Simon Bernard and Bailey Proehl play tennis at the Downtown Social.

Photo by Andrea Horton

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3:19 PM Wendy Lyn and Dan Worth treat a customer to an ice cream at the Happy Cow. Photo by Andrea Horton

3:08 PM Chase Zurburg sprays dad, Jason, with Sprinklers.

Photo by Andrea Horton

3:21 PM Zane Yuszko shows off his skills, as he backflips off his boat.

Photo by Kaitlyn Haarstad

3:32 PM Allen and Angela Bardick enjoy a cool beverage at the Teahouse.

Photo by Andrea Horton

3:54 PM A couple from Hosmer paint their stairs on a hot summer Sunday.

Photo by Adam MacDonald

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3:49 PM

Recently engaged couple, Alex Hallbauer and Brock Henze pose for a photo while enjoying their relaxing weekend on Lake Koocanusa.

Photo by Kaitlyn Haarstad

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4:13 PM

Mowing your lawn in Hosmer means riding on a tractor.

Thunder panting in the heat.

Photo by Adam MacDonald

Photo by Adam MacDonald

4:34 PM Dave Kurschenska unloading his gear at the Fernie Fire Department after a call out.

Photo by Jonathan Arenson

4:42 PM Travis Carolla tries his luck at catching some Kokanee Sunday afternoon.

Photo by Kaitlyn Haarstad

5:02 PM

4:58 PM

TransRockies participants enjoying a few refreshments at the Fernie Alpine Resort after a hard day of biking.

Hosmer men repairing their boat so they can enjoy the water in the Elk Valley.

Photo by Jonathan Arenson

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Logan Mitchel, Nicholas Mitchel and Sean LeBlanc enjoy bagels from Big Bang Bagels.

James Wapple prepares a wrap for a hungry customer at Smokey Mountain Pasta.

Photo by Andrea Horton

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Devin Temple and Hannah Brown cool off in Maiden Lake.

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6:05PM

Chris Pitcher works away, putting the spare tire holder on his vehicle.

Photo by Jenna Jensen

Curtis Ellis riding at the skatepark.

Photo by Andrea Horton

6:17PM

6:52PM Sisters Bailey and Sydney get cooled off while giving their dog, Storm, a bath.

Photo by Jenna Jensen

6:37PM

Jim and Ken get their drink on at the Lamplighter Pub and Grill in Elkford.

Photo by Jenna Jensen

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7:14PM Residents at the Tom Uphill Manor; Gayle MacKay, Don & Ruth Hopkins.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

7:03PM Enjoying a float down the Elk River entering Fernie from the east.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

7:54PM Callie and Holly Robinson are having a blast at the Isabella Dicken playground.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

7:31PM Mike Shannon, practicing with his kite, waiting for the “right� wind in the Isabella Dicken playing field.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

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8:06PM

Jessica Yuszko and Mike Boreen show off their muscles while boating on Koocanusa Lake.

Photo by Kaitlyn Haarstad

Justine Yuszko fishing off the side of a boat on Koocanusa Lake.

Photo by Kaitlyn Haarstad

Our neighbours from Whitefish and Columbia Falls love to fish the Elk River.

8:12PM

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Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

8:32PM Two boys work on their tricks at the bike jumps.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

8:58PM

Marie and Howard Troutman welcome the shade at Rocky Mountain Village.

Photo by Val Luznar-Purdy

Brock Henze takes a spin in his boat.

Photo by Kaitlyn Haarstad

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When the sun goes down...

9:48PM

Hanna and Casa Giene took a break from the rest of the family who are on their way back to Vancouver Island after a visit to Edmonton.

Photo by Angela Treharne

10:42PM J.V. and his dog Paz took a late night stroll in Ridgemont.

Tyson Greenman fixes a wheel from a TransRockies bike outside the Fernie Community Centre.

Photo by Angela Treharne

Photo by Angela Treharne

11:37PM

11:59PM Garry Edmonson and Jay Clark working until midnight on transRockies bikes.

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We’ve got good news.

(Celebrating 115 years of serving the Elk Valley.)

From the day we printed our very first paper — back in 1898, The Free Press has reported on the events, stories and legends of the Elk Valley. It’s tough to find an area more authentic. Fact is, we’re one of the oldest newspapers in the entire Kootenays.

There’s a reason for that.

From the spectacular to the every day, we’ve printed it all, every week: our politicians’ plans, the public’s questions, main street businesses on their way up and local careers on their way down. The hottest days and deepest snows. We’ve followed the crimes, punishments, performances and players, our hometown teams’ victories, overseas wars, Canadian news, and B.C. views. Community underdogs who’ve won, and loved ones who we’ve lost.

After more than a century we’re still doing our very best to do the same.

To be the Elk Valley’s newspaper.

Your newspaper.

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