Welcome to Canada Day from Home
 � � � On behalf of the City of Fernie, The City of Fernie is proud to once again be involved in organizing this I would like to invite the annual event. We would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce for �  community to join us for a spearheading many of the activities, and the many other community groups   € ‚ ƒ  „ … † … virtual celebration of Canada on and businesses who have offered up their support to ensure another � July 1. successful Canada Day celebration. Despite the challenges of the
Thank you, and Happy Canada Day!
‡     COVID-19 pandemic, we are Mayor Ange Qualizza pleased to have been able to   ˆ ‰   work with community partners   Â? Â? Â? Š to come up with some creative ˆ ‹   Â? ÂŒ ways to allow our community to celebrate Canada’s birthday    Ž  Â?  together safely. Â?  Â
How can you get involved?
This year our staff have Decorate your house, dress up, come on out to your collaborated with the Chamber    ‹  † � balcony, yard, driveway and show us your #ferniestoke! of Commerce, the Arts Station, the Fernie Heritage Library, the Fernie    Museum, Wapiti Music Festival and local businesses to create a line-up of We will have a videographer in tow to capture the legacy activities that showcase our community resiliency and local spirit in a fun of how Fernie celebrates Canada Day during COVID-19. and festive manner.  ƒ Œ You will… €  ‘ ‹‹ have opportunities to engage in some friendly competition by taking part in a home and business decorating contest for a chance to win a gift certificate to your favourite local business, or get creative in the kitchen as a competitor in an online Great Fernie Bake Off. On July 1, get in the festive spirit by joining in the fun as a mobile celebration parades through town to capture how Fernie celebrates Canada Day amidst COVID-19. Keep your eyes peeled for a Griz sighting too, as Fernie’s favourite winter mascot comes out of hibernation for a summer visit! The Canada Day concert will look a little different this year as we live stream the great music to you. Even though the you’ll be enjoying the music from the comfort of your own home, rest assured that the line-up will once again feature a great array of local talent.
The more participation the better! Oh and did we mention the Griz is coming out of hibernation!?!
Reminder to maintain social distancing practicing while embracing this new form of Canada Day celebration!
Details on how to register can be found on the Chamber and the City of Fernie’s Facebook Pages and www.fernie.ca
Fernie Decorating Contest
Date and Time: Registration is open until June 28, judging will take place on June 29 • ’ Where: Creatively decorate your lawn, balcony, house, patio, or to celebrate Canada Day storefront Œ � � … � Details: Enter for a chance to win $100 GC to a Fernie business of your € … ‚ �� choice! Winners will be announced on July 1 on Facebook and Instagram. �
… € � Details on how to register can be found on the Chamber and the City of ƒ  Fernie’s Facebook pages and www.fernie.ca
Free Hat Art Kit from the Arts Station Date and Time: Art pack pick up from the Arts Station Deck June 30 Â Â? Â? Â?
10am – 3pm Details: Open to those ages 10–18 years. Get all the supplies and knowhow to design and create your own Canada Day trucker hats. Pre-register for your hat via www.theartsstation.com
Free Colouring Hat from the Arts Station ‚ … € … Local Canada Day Kit Date and Time: Pick up your art pack from the Arts Station Deck on June Date � € ” … Š … � and Time: Order June 22 – 26, Kits will be ready for pick up on  � � � 30 from 10am – 3pm � … � June 30 from 2pm – 5pm. Details: Get supplies to colour your own paper hat to wear during the … ‚ �� Details: This is your one stop shop for your Canada Day at home! Canada Day from Home celebration. Local Canada Day Kits are $100 + gst and include the following: �
… € � �  1 X Supplies to make a pitcher of Fog Lemonade from Fernie Distillers  � Ž‘ Mobile Celebration  2 X Fernie pint glasses  € � ‚ � ƒ „ Date and Time: On July 1 from 2pm – 5pm our mini mobile celebration 1 X $20 surprise gift card to a Fernie restaurant � � … � will
be making it’s way around town to bring the party to you! 4 X Macarons from House of Gato Where: Enjoy the celebration from your home, you can find out when † ‚ � ‡ �
ˆ … € … Š � € € – † … � 2 X Sugar Maple Squares from House of Gato we’ll be in your neighbourhood by checking out the route details on € ‰ … � � ‘ „ �  � … Š … � 1 X Coupon for a large Canadian Style Poutine from the Chopstick Truck Facebook.
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2 X Fernie Stickers — ˜ … … …� � Details: We’re bringing the celebration to you! You can join the fun by 2X Canada Day Swag € ƒ decorating your house, dressing up, decking out your balcony, yard, or Purchase at the Visitor Information Center in person or over the phone at driveway and showing us your #ferniestoke! 250-423-6868. Payment is required to hold you kit. Limited quantities are We will have a videographer along to capture the legacy of how Fernie �  available so don’t miss out on this chance to support local!  � Ž‘ celebrates Canada Day during COVID-19. The more participation the  € � ‚ � ƒ „ better! � � � � � �
Great Fernie Bake Off – Canada Day Edition
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Virtual Concert „ �  � Ž Š � € € – † … � Date and Time: July 1, 8pm – 10pm Details: Chance to win $50 GC to Freshies, judging to take place on June € Œ � � � � �  € Where: Join from your home via Zoom or Facebook 29 & 30, winner announced on July 1. For more information visit … � � ‘ „ �  �  � ‚ � Line up: Š ‹ € Œ @freshiesfernie on Instagram. � € Œ � ™ — Š š € … � Ž‘  Ž ’ ’� Š � “ — ˜ … … …� � Community singing “O Canada� Free Red Girl € ƒ “ ” ƒ Art Kit from the Fernie Library
Wild Honey Date ‡ … � €  € � � and Time: June 30 10am – 4pm The Runs Details: Create your own Canada Day ribbon twirler stick. Video launch Shred Kelly on Fernie Library Facebook page on July 1 at 10 am Details: There will be prizes up for grabs for best dressed and best dance Show these off as the mobile celebration comes by your house on the moves. Ensure you join via Zoom to be eligible to win! afternoon of July 1!
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Date and Time: Art pack pick up from the Arts Station Deck on June 30 € Œ � � � � from 10am – 3pm. Instructional craft video will launch at 10am on July 1 on Arts Station  � ‚ � Please remember to maintain physical € Œ Facebook Page � € Œ � ™ — Š š € … � Ž ’ ’� Š � “ Details: Open to all ages, participate by creating your own Canada Day distancing while embracing this new form of chalk art on your front drive. The Arts Station will provide a prize for the ƒ Canada Day celebration! best design. €  € � �
Free Chalk Kit from the Arts Station
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