MAY 2016 | ISSUE 113
THE COMMUNITY ISSUE THE POTTER’S GUILD: A CREATIVE COMMUNITY GROUP | FEATURE RESIDENTS KATE BRENNAN AND PAIGE POLACIK ON OUR COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | HELEN MCALLISTER AND JENNIFER HEATH ARE BACK WITH DOWN TO EARTH: THE NEXT CHAPTER | JEFF WILLIAMS WRAPS UP WITH HIS TAKE ON THE COMMUNITY AND NORDIC SKIING
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MAY 2016 ISSUE 113 THE COMMUNITY ISSUE
COVER: You really gotta love how the whole town pedals or walks up for all the Socials at the Arts Station. Photo by Matt Kuhn | www.mkuhnphoto.com THIS PAGE: Fun family afternoon at the dirt jumps. Photo by Matt Kuhn | www.mkuhnphoto.com
EDITOR’S FIX | 5 Business News/New Business
Family Stoke – Lost on Hot Dog Day by Shelby Cain FernieFix.com Events Calendar / May at the Arts Station
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT | 12
OUTDOOR LIFE | 26
Feature Artist – Fernie Potter’s Guild by Chris Stockey Fernie Reads with Troy Cook: Don’t Suck, Don’t Die: Giving Up Vic Chestnutt by Kristin Hersh Rental Fix – Deadpool by Andrew Vallance
Down to Earth: The Next Chapter with Madi Bragg by Helen McAllister and Jennifer Heath Never Have I Ever – Wigwam Flats by Jesse Bell In the Tracks – It Takes a Community by Jeff Williams Hitting the Trails with the Fernie Trails Alliance – Our Community Trails by Terry Nelson
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COMMUNITY AND EVENTS | 18 Feature Resident by Krista Turcasso – Kate Brennan and Paige Polacik You’ve Got Male: The Couch and the Running Community by Adam K MacDonald
HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE | 35 Fit to Play – Five Exercises to Prevent Running Injuries by Sarah Ingram, Practicing Kinesiologist Nourish Through Nature by Krissi Hyland, RHN – Pad Thai Around the World with Rebecca Hall – Chautauqua Means “Community” Beauty and Fashion in a Fix – Love Where You Live by Solange and Zoe
BITS AND BYTES | 43 The Answer Guy – Fonts by Kevin McIsaac Astrology with Yann Loranger
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Editor’s Fix IF YOU LOOK AT ANYTHING YOU’VE DONE, are striving towards or are planning to do you will find multiple sources of reinforcement. From the people organizing the event you are attending to the people taking care of your kids to allow you to go in the first place. From the gentle encouragement of family when pursuing a goal to that over the top cheerleader in your life rah-rah-rahing until it’s said and done. Even when it comes to something as simple as planting a garden, there are people so passionate about this topic that they will come to your house and help you plan and dig. Believe me, this happened to me. And all I did was put it out into the world. Start with this one step, putting it out there. And you will see that people, organizations, businesses… they will get behind you. And I’m not just talking about your tribe, your every-day community. I’m
talking about a new community, one that will be formed by this new endeavour. And the beauty of this is that new connections are made and that the gesture will be paid forward. We are about to build a house for the first time. And wow, it feels a bit over my head at times. There isn’t a day I don’t feel grateful for the resources in our community. The people willing to share knowledge and time, and answer questions even if it’s the fourth time asked, or the 20th in a row. The patience, understanding and most importantly… the excitement. Even with people who have done this countless times, they are so very stoked for us and this leap we are taking. That’s what community means to me. It’s getting behind people. Genuinely celebrating their successes, and mourning their losses. To have such sincere empathy, it’s impossible to not be connected. And, with each issue of the Fix, especially this
one – the Community edition, I realize that’s what we have here. That’s what living in Fernie is all about. That is why our community is so celebrated. Each year, we dedicate this edition to the many volunteering their time, resources and energy towards strengthening this community. From something as small as helping someone plan a garden, or thoughtfully offering advice to a young family building a house, it truly does make a difference. Krista Turcasso, Editor FERNIE FIX | FERNIEFIX.COM Published monthly by Claris Media. To advertise and for general inquiries: info@clarismedia.com Box 1124, 841 7th Ave. Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 p: 250-423-4062 www.clarismedia.com Editor | Krista Turcasso Creative Director | Vanessa Croome Associate Editor | Carolyn Nikodym All content copyright Claris Media. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views of the publisher.
Contributors ANDREW VALLANCE is a cinophile nerd who currently lives on the wet coast. Girlfriendless, he spends his time going to movies, buying DVDs and flirting. CAROLYN NIKODYM wonders if the energy of dancing fools could be harnessed as a renewable resource. Musician, visual artist, author TROY COOK
SHELBY CAIN was raised in the East Kootenays. After spending a decade wandering the prairies - she’s back, baby. Writing and mothering and enjoying her daily dose of #ferniestoke. Her first novel, Mountain Girl, comes out with Oolichan Press in the spring of 2016. Tweet her @ ShelbyCainWrote JESSE BELL is so happy that it’s nearly summer, that her mountain bike is out of the garage and that she is finally able to spend an afternoon at Wigwam Flats.
KRISSI HYLAND is a Holistic Nutritionist,Ski and Snowboard Instructor nestled in the Japanese Alps in Hakuba, Nagano, Japan. This season Krissi is taking on the challenge of making healthy versions of traditional Japanese dishes. Happy shredding and healthy eating! NourishThroughNature.com JEFF WILLIAMS has been a coach for the Fernie Nordic Society Track Attack program for four years and is head coach for the race team. This winter his column focuses on technique and training to help you enjoy the sport of Nordic skiing. SARAH INGRAM, practicing kinesiologist, is hoping to keeping our running community active by helping prevent running injuries. If you need help with your program, call us at 250-423-9167 or visit us at www. sarahsactiverehab.com. The FERNIE TRAILS ALLIANCE is a non-profit organization that works with outdoor recreation groups, government and private land owners to enhance and maintain the Fernie trail network.
REBECCA HALL loves to hear and write about the places that Fernieites travel to. If you’d like to share your travel story, write to her at hall.rebecca.j@gmail.com. Operators and sisters of No.3, SOLANGE and ZOE have a passion for fashion and beauty combining their expertise into their salon and boutique. ADAM K. MACDONALD is looking forward to stretching out on his couch for a nap after his half-marathon on May 22 in Red Deer. Please wave at him if you meet him running on a trail. KEVIN MCISAAC haunts the coffee shops and streets of Fernie to find his column source material.
YANN LORANGER from Happy-Culture Inc. is your local resource for Astrology, Tarot and Apitherapy. Astrology courses are offered at the College of the Rockies in Fernie. happycultureinc@gmail.com
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BUSINESS NEWS
The Elk Valley Hospital 1501 5th Ave 250-423-4453 THE ELK VALLEY HOSPITAL is grateful for its community of volunteers. The Elk Valley Foundation held a Griz Days Stomp on March 4, 2016 raising $15,000 towards a ventilator. “It was so successful we are already planning next year’s event,” says Pat Moore, President. Key members of this group include Aysha Haines, Melissa Leslie, Teri Doka and Diane Stothers.
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Elk Valley Hospice 250-423-4453 ext. 309 MAY 1 IS NATIONAL HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE WEEK. Hospice has been active in Fernie for nearly 15 years. Yet, many people are not aware of this or don’t know what hospice is. The Elk Valley Hospice is a support network. Volunteers support individuals and their families during end-of-life experiences. Death is scary, heartbreaking, and unavoidable. We will all face it someday. Thanks to the selfless efforts of Hospice volunteers, our community doesn’t have to face it alone. Trained hospice volunteers will sit as a listening ear or a quiet companion. They also offer grief support. Hospice support can be in the home, hospital, or even over the phone. EV Hospice is always looking to improve and increase its services. The Hike for Hospice fundraiser will take place in Fernie May 29 to help raise awareness and funds for our services. For more information, call EV Hospice directly or email elkvalleyhospice@gmail. com.
Elk Valley Hospice recently opened “The Crossing,” a hospice information/ coffee kiosk in the lobby of the hospital increasing public awareness and bringing forward much needed additional volunteers. While some support clients during end-of-life, others support awareness and fundraising. Both are invaluable and are the essence of this organization.
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Red Cross volunteers run the equipment loan cupboard, set up at the hospital open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am -1pm. Candy Glover knits hats for all newborn babes born at the Elk Valley Hospital. Together, these volunteers and organizations provide great support for the Elk Valley Hospital and the communities it serves.
Fernie Forest Preschool 44 Mt Washburn St. 250-423-1144 THE FERNIE FOREST PRESCHOOL, run by Creative Minds Preschool welcomes you to join their class for the September 2016-2017 year. They are currently accepting 4-year-olds into the Tuesday/Thursday afternoon forest school program. The Fernie Forest Preschool is a non-profit, licensed preschool with experienced, registered ECE’s trained in play-based Forest School curriculum. Nutritious snacks are provided by the preschool, and an indoor classroom is available for safety and extreme weather conditions. There is an onsite outdoor classroom on the Max Turyk grounds, and the program provides individual and group playtime experiences. Creative Minds Preschool is also taking registration for children 30 months and on. creativemindspreschool.ca
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Fernie Heritage Library 493 3 Ave 250-423-4458 SOMETIMES OUR DARKEST FEARS haunt us until we explore them. This was the case when local writer and Fernie Fix contributor Shelby Cain was coming up with the idea for her first novel, Mountain Girl. Shelby grew up in nearby Cranbrook and spent many hours running on the trails that crisscrossed through the forest near her home. She often wondered what might happen if she ran into somebody who had bad intentions – would anyone hear her cries for help? The seed for her psychological thriller was planted. Mountain Girl is the story of a teenaged girl, Krissy Mathews, who is taken while running on a remote trail and forced to live in a desolate cabin in the mountains with her kidnapper – a rejected young man tired of living alone and desperate for a companion. Four years later Krissy returns to her home town with a husband, a very sick child, and a lot of unanswered questions. Angie Abdou writes, “Mountain Girl is a thrilling romp that teems with recklessness, obsession, and desire.” Mountain Girl is being published by Oolichan Press, and launching June 2 at 7pm at the Fernie Heritage Library. Everyone is welcome to come hear Shelby speak about writing Mountain Girl, and get your book signed by the author!
GUESS WHAT? It’s 2016 and that means it’s time to renew your FMBC membership. Wondering where your hard earned donated dollars are going? Well, every single cent is spent on the trails as the organization is run by a board of hard working, bicycle-loving volunteers. What do you get with your FMBC membership? A super cool sticker, access to club races including multiple 2nee races, Project 9, High Roller, Dirt Diggler, Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam and Little Critter Criteriums. As well, discounts on hip FMBC clothing, fun emails and over 400km of the best singletrack this side of the Mississippi. How do I get a membership? Online at bikefernie.ca or at the Bike Blitz, May 28.
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Proof of membership stickers available at the Bike Blitz or at one of the awesome Fernie bike shops. Corporate memberships available, and provide logos and links online. Only through your support will trails happen!
Fernie Women on Wheels SINCE THE FIRST FERNIE WOMEN ON WHEELS (FWOW) ride took place three years ago, the group (over 300 members and up to 28 women on a ride) has ridden almost all the trails around Fernie, enjoyed many après evenings and most importantly encouraged women to get out on their bikes. FWoW meets every Wednesday night (weather pending), breaking into ability levels, for a no-drop guided ride. The group started from the desire for women’s specific rides where skill building, fun and encouragement are the focus. Ladies are asked to have some singletrack experience for the rides. When able, they offer novice
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FWoW is part of the Fernie Mountain Bike Club, riders require a current membership and must sign a waiver. Rides generally start mid-May, for up to date information join the Fernie Women on Wheels Facebook page. Have questions? Want to volunteer? Email hdlavers@ gmail.com. FERNIEFIX.COM
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Elk Valley Homesteading 250-423-8665 A GROUP OF FERNIE LOCALS are asking fruit tree owners to sink their teeth into a new cleaning project. They’re asking fruit tree owners who can’t pick all their fruit to contact the Elk Valley Homesteading group to have volunteers harvest all their fruit. Fruit tree owners and volunteer pickers will be given a share of the pickings, any excess fruit will
Little Me Playcare 521 4th Ave THERE IS A NEW TYPE OF Early Education in Fernie for children ages 3-5. Little Me Playcare is now open and accepting registrations for summer. In September, they will be offering a pre-kindergarten program, which follows
be donated to local farmers for livestock feed. There are vast amounts of apple and pear trees ELK VALLEY HOMESTEADING in Fernie, PHOTO and if left unpicked this fruit becomes a hazardous bear attractant. the same calendar as the public school system and operates from 8:45am-3:15 pm, Monday - Thursday. Four-, two- and single-day options are available. It is Little Me Playcare’s goal to offer each child the experiences that will lay their foundation to lifelong learning. It is proven that children who attend an Early Childcare Education Program are better developed socially and intellectually when
An organized effort to redistribute this free food source has gone largely untouched, it is the goal of this project to reduce the amount of fruit that goes to waste each year attracting unwanted bears in to town. Volunteers are still needed to spearhead this program, if you’re interested in getting involved contact Rachel Dortman at gizmoe_dort@hotmail.com or call 250-423-8665.
they enter the public school system, which in turn leads to better school performance, and eventually a more successful life. Current summer hours are 8:30am4:30pm. Full days and half days are available. Contact them directly at littlemeplaycare@gmail.com, or they encourage you to visit at the Fernie Family Centre where the program will run.
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DekAutos 250-423-9075 CURTIS DEKKER HAS BEEN calling Fernie home for the past ten years. He moved here from Calgary, where he was studying at SAIT to earn his ticket as a journeyman automotive service technician. Recently, Curtis decided it was time to pursue his dream of owning his own shop. He began by doing basic work out of his garage, helping friends and locals work on their vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, and more. With hard work and support from the community, Curtis opened DekAutos – a full service auto-repair shop located in West Fernie. Curtis is dedicated to providing honest and dependable service. He has had experience working at Dodge, Honda, and Chevy GMC dealerships, as well as several independent garages. To book an appointment with Curtis for all light duty vehicle and small engine repair, call 250-423-9075 or email dekautos@gmail.com.
The Eirin Amundsen Memorial Pavilion Committee THE EIRIN AMUNDSEN MEMORIAL PAVILION COMMITTEE plans to construct an allencompassing multi-user shade structure to upgrade and complete the recreation infrastructure at Max Turyk playing fields. This pavilion will serve as a legacy piece in honour of Eirin Amundsen, a valued coach and member of Fernie Youth Soccer Association and Registered Nurse who was killed tragically in a motor vehicle accident January 7, 2015. The Committee is asking for support from residents and business owners in Fernie and surrounding communities to raise funds to make Eirin’s memorial a reality. If you or your group would like to contribute to the Eirin Amundsen Memorial Pavilion, please email eirinamundsenpavilion@ gmail.com or donate in the following ways: • GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme. com/eirinamundsen • City of Fernie: Account Name Eirin Amundsen
Thank you in advance for your consideration of supporting a long lasting legacy piece in memory of Eirin Amundsen.
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Fernie Potter’s Guild by Chris Stockey
My first experience with pottery was in University when I joined a fairly informal studio in the basement of a church in Toronto. It was a small, dimly lit space with a kiln and a kick-wheel but that was enough to get me interested in clay. After I graduated my involvement in pottery continued via a course in Raku pottery at the Haliburton School of Fine Arts. A full-time job in Toronto, children, and life in general gave me little time to look into further pottery options. Fast forward a number of years to my arrival in Fernie… After six years here I retired and was able to get more involved in some of the fun activities Fernie has to offer. My first stop was The Arts Station, where I found out about the pottery studio in the basement. We are so lucky to have this facility!
My first memories of the pottery studio were drop-in nights. Kerri Holmes was managing the studio and she was instrumental in reintroducing me to pottery. She was very patient, helping me with my first few clay projects after a hiatus of more than twenty years. Experimenting along the way, I’ve found that although I enjoy the feeling of working at the wheel – the way the clay moves and morphs in my hands – I ultimately prefer hand building. I like straight lines, building different shaped boxes and, I suppose, the feeling that I am controlling the clay instead of viceversa. The studio has gone through a lot of changes in the seven or so years since I joined. Initially, there was just drop-in participation, and while this
did bring in many “browsers,” there wasn’t a sense of community within the studio. We now have members and a small executive group, which together, run and maintain the studio. Since we currently don’t have a studio tech, studio tasks such as making glazes and firings have been taken on by members and some “friends” of the studio. Now everyone pitches in to load, fire and unload the kiln, make glazes and keep the studio organized and clean. The studio is available to members when the building is open while Tuesday evenings are designated as members’ nights. Volunteers are available these evenings to sell clay, answer questions and offer advice. It’s a good opportunity to get together so we can see what everyone else is creating, share ideas and get inspired.
The studio is basically self-funded from membership fees and fundraising. Our main fundraising effort the past few years is at the Griz Days Craft Fair. However, this year we will have to replace our kiln as it is 40 years old and not firing properly (and replacing parts isn’t possible). To help fund this expensive purchase, the membership held a Soup Bowl fundraiser in February. For the price of a ticket you got to choose a hand-made bowl and fill it with homemade soup/chilli, as well as enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction, and a raffle. The event was a huge success and we had an overwhelming amount of support from the community. Hopefully, we will be able to turn this into an annual event.
One of the core values of the studio is education and community involvement, for both adults and children. We currently offer beginner adult classes for those who have little or no experience and we hope to offer more advanced classes in the fall – either taught by our talented members or by guest instructors from the surrounding area. Small groups can also request personalized classes, tailored to their needs. It’s very rewarding to see people who have never worked with clay come away from classes with a real sense of accomplishment in their ability to be creative and produce something concrete. Recent classes have led to a number of new members joining the studio. It’s great to have their enthusiasm and new ideas in the
studio, something which keeps everyone inspired. In the next few months, we’re looking forward to getting a new kiln, continuing to grow our membership and to offering more classes. Pottery is a great art form and we will continue to try and expose the community to it as much as possible. It’s a wonderful way to explore your artistic side. And if you don’t like what you’ve made, mash it up and start again – it’s very therapeutic. For more information on the Fernie Pottery Guild, visit theartsstation.com, facebook.com/ferniepottery or call 250423-4842.
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Don’t Suck, Don’t Die: Giving Up Vic Chestnutt by Kristin Hersh
The book not only covers her interaction with Chesnutt but explains the relationship between their spouses who accompanied them on tour.
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ON MARCH 6 2010, I STARED AT A PHOTO OF SONGWRITER Vic Chestnutt on Sparklehorse’s webpage, looking for a connection to understand Mark Linkous’ suicide on that day. There on the webpage was a photo and remembrance of Linkous’ friend Vic Chestnutt who too had committed suicide three months earlier. It was a profound moment to realize the immense loss of these two artists. Both in their 40s, both suffering with medical issues and mental illness. Both masters of outsider indie songwriting. Both Southerners and collaborators. When beloved artists die, we the fans and admirers look to the work that may not have been released. Hope that their loved ones will give us a final look into the artist’s work or something to bookend their passing. Some artists have had multiple post-death releases due to their tenure in studio. Sometimes it takes years for work to transpire, as in the case of Mark Sandman from the group Morphine and the documentary about Sandman entitled Cure for Pain. The Chesnutt and Linkous estates seem locked in battle with people producing posthumous work. Mark Linkous’ family has blocked the release of Last Box of Sparklers- A Tribute to Mark Linkous, a crowd-sourced project that was to benefit the non-profit mental health organization Box Of Stars. A nearly completed documentary, What Doesn’t Kill Me: The Life and Music of Vic Chesnutt, directed by longtime D.C. filmmaker Scott Stuckey is having difficulties with its release due to opposition from Chestnutt’s widow Tina. There is
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some light at the end of the tunnel for Chesnutt fans of late, in book format. Don’t Suck, Don’t Die by Kristin Hersh is a great glimpse into friendship, touring and following your muse. Hersh is uniquely qualified to pen a book about Chesnutt. She was not only a fan and friend but toured with Chestnutt across America and Europe. Kristin Hersh is a founding member of Boston-based band Throwing Muses, which she formed in high school in Rhode Island. She toured with Chesnutt with her solo work for nearly a decade. The book chronicles day-to-day conversations with Chestnutt denoting his humour, cleverness and wit. These recollections and conversations are always wrapped in bit of darkness. Hersh struggles with the awe she feels with watching Chestnutt perform and the cloud of grey that would often cover him off stage. She writes “The first time I saw you play, I watched snowy white wings unfold behind your wheelchair, poking out of your lumberjack plaid, as a six-year-old boy morphed into ninety-year-old man and back again. The spaceship dealie. The sound this made was . . . I’m gonna say ‘perfect’ because you aren’t around to hear me say it. Also because you played bass, lead, and rhythm in the same song, with only two fingers. Never heard anybody else do that before or since.”
“Since Tina only had about half a dozen braids, though, glinting in the truck stop sun, I knew it was an okay day. She braided her hair when she was stressed out, and I’d seen her get up to about thirty little tiny stress braids. Two on a good day, her dark brown curls loose on the best days. Six was okay, though. The braid barometer was a fairly accurate one, so maybe you’d been a sweetheart this morning. That’d be nice. One step closer to heaven for Bitch Chestnutt,” she writes, about Chesnutt’s wife Tina. The book recounts various attempts made by Chestnutt to commit suicide and the demise of her marriage. It is eloquently laid out and at times she travels from conversations within recollections to addressing Chestnutt as though he was sitting there while she was writing. “I wrote most of the book without any idea that I would be alone when it was done,” she stated in a Guardian article. “ Over the last two years, the writing was coloured with pain. At least I know what a broken heart is now. There was my life and then the curtain came crashing down. I started it with muscles and finished it without skin.” An amazing book for Chesnutt fans, and will send folks new to his work running to buy a Vic Chesnutt record. Get Little, his first and my favourite. Let’s hope we fans have something to cling to in the near future of this quality for Mark Linkous. “Don’t Suck, Don’t Die is not only one of the best books of the year, it’s one of the most beautiful rock memoirs ever written.”— Michael Schaub, NPR’s Best Books of 2015
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DEADPOOL IS THE NAME of a Marvel Comic’s antihero who has remained a fan favourite among comic book nerds for over 20 years. The character first appeared in The New Mutants #98, which was published in February of 1991. Famous for his ability to regenerate, his acerbic wisecracking sense of humour and the ability to break the fourth wall (he speaks to the audience), Deadpool is essentially the Bugs Bunny of the X-Men universe. FOX previously tried to include Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine but failed miserably, mainly because they saw fit to sew his mouth shut thus eliminating one of the character’s most popular features. Stories featuring Deadpool touched the lives of many people including Ryan Reynolds, a hardcore fan who went on to star in the film adaptation comic, which we are reviewing here. The development of the current Deadpool film started in 2004, and it took 12 years to properly bring this most popular comic book antihero to the big screen.
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The film tells the story of Wade Wilson, an ex-special forces soldier and mercenary who, after being stricken with cancer, enters into a secret government program, which he hopes will cure him of his disease. Instead of being a cure, however, the treatment gives him super powers with the unfortunate side effect of distorting his features so that he becomes hideously ugly. The remainder of the movie focuses on his transformation into Deadpool and his attempts to find the man who experimented on him in order to restore his previously handsome features. Ryan Reynolds is cast as Deadpool. He is best known for his roles as the womanizing VanWilder in the movie of the same name, and Woman in Gold in which he co-
T H E R E N TA L F I X starred with Helen Mirren. His role in Green Lantern was not memorable, but he shone as the magnificently sarcastic and arrogant character of Monty in the independent comedy Waiting.
Morena Baccarin plays Vanessa, the love of Wade Wilson’s life. Baccarin is most famous for her role as Inara, the beautiful Companion in Joss Whedon’s Firefly. Her role in Deadpool is underwritten, but she provides a more than adequate female counterpart to Reynold’s Deadpool. Also featured in the cast are the comedian T.J. Miller (Silicon Valley, Family Guy, Big Hero 6) who plays Deadpool’s sidekick Weasel, and Ed Skrein as Ajax, the film’s villain. Both are excellent. The greatest flaw in this movie is the script. It was written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick who previously earned film kudos with Zombieland, and then failed to amaze with GI Joe Retaliation and Dinosaur. At first glance this script appears excellent — it has dialogue that crackles with enough comic book-related humour to keep Deadpool’s fan base spectacularly happy, but the truth is that the film is very much of its time and will age badly. A large number of the jokes may not have any lasting impact. References to Hugh Jackman, for example, are destined to fall flat when Mr. Jackman exits the role of Wolverine and goes on to bigger and better things. There are also many references to 1980s pop culture, including shout-outs to the band Wham and the horrible animé cartoon Voltron, which a large portion of the audience will not understand. It has to be said, however, that at this point in time Deadpool is still a cracking good movie. So see it at once. FERNIEFIX.COM
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F E AT U R E R E S I D E N T
Kate Brennan and Paige Polacik KRISTA TURCASSO
WHEN I DISCOVERED THAT Fernie Secondary School offers a leadership class, I immediately thought “Fantastic!” What a great way to get the youth thinking about the effects of their actions, how they can make a difference and be involved. Run by Janet Kuijt, this program has exposed students to great organizations, such as the Mustard Seed in Calgary this January where they learned about homelessness and also volunteered their time. Most recently, the Grade 8/9 Leadership class is working with the Elk River Alliance on a Wetland Keepers Project. “We love being outside and learning about the environment, especially living in such a beautiful place. It’s really important to everyone, especially younger people as they may not be aware of its importance,” says Kate Brennan, one of two students from the class I met with for this feature. According to Kate, and her classmate Paige Polacik, this new project is helping their class to understand wetland ecosystems, their values and the importance of stewardship. The class has already been out to the Annex Pond on a field trip, determining what kind of wetland it is, with a goal to put out informational signs and plant trees at the end of the project. “We will be providing information for the community as well, so they can learn while they are out on the trails,” adds Paige. “We are learning that Canada has lost 70% of its wetlands, and trying to restore it acts like a service for the community. We’re trying to inform people of its importance. Storm drains go to wetlands, so keeping toxins out of the water is important as they directly affect the water source and go directly to the Elk River.
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Wetlands are also are really important in floods as they absorb the water, making them more avoidable or manageable as we live in a community where they are prone to happen. They help the water to flow slower, and after the flood they let the water go back slowly.” Both Paige and Kate are passionate and full of information when it comes to this topic, and were interested in this program as they enjoy getting involved in the community, whether through sports or participating or volunteering in events. “Both of our families have been here for awhile, so they are really involved in the community,” says Kate.
“People are inclusive in Fernie, and encourage all people to participate,” says Paige. With programs like the Leadership class, and youth with these interests, the future of Fernie’s community is in good hands. There is a lot to be learned from them, and keeping them in mind helps to keep us on track when it comes to the sustainability of the future as well. Thank you, Paige and Kate. We appreciate all that you, your class and the students at FSS do for our community.
1. When did you first arrive in Fernie and what brought you here? K. I was two months old, and my parents brought me here after moving back from Victoria. They wanted to raise a family here. P. I was born here and have never lived anywhere else. 2. Where did you first live in town? K. I have lived in the same house since I’ve been here, just off downtown. P. I first lived in a little house in Hosmer where Fernie Forge currently is. 3. What was your first impression? K. I have always thought Fernie is such a beautiful place, with great events and outdoor opportunities. I remember the freedom as a younger child, not having to be watched all of the time. P. I love Fernie because it is so safe and I was always allowed to go out and play and my mom didn’t have to worry. She’s more worried about animals than humans! 4. What keeps you in Fernie? K. Family, my life here, great friends, and the wonderful community. P. Family, sports, and school. 5. Do you have a favourite Fernie memory? K. When my brother was born in my house, I was two and was there because my mom was supposed to go to the hospital but he came too fast. P. Probably when I was little and my dad took me on his horse, and the horse tried to throw my dad off. It was pretty scary, but fun. 6. What is your favourite time of the year in Fernie and why? K. Summer, because it’s warm and there is so much water to play in and mountain biking.
P. I think the summer time, because I get to go to the lake and spend time with my friends and don’t have to worry about school. 7. Where do you see Fernie in 5 to 10 years? K. I hope to see Fernie as still a very inclusive community, involved in the arts and sports but also in the environment with people here being aware of the environment and knowing how to take care of it. P. I hope we still offer everything that is being currently offered, as we have so many opportunities. 8. How do you start your day or what is one of your daily rituals? K. I don’t have a ritual, I live every day as an adventure… which really isn’t true, I live by rituals I just don’t have anything exciting.
10am-10pm daily
P. My mom yells at me to get up, and I yell that I don’t want to get up. It happens every morning. 9. Tell us something people might be surprised to learn about you. K. I can play more than four instruments – piano, the alto saxophone, French horn and the violin and I sing. P. I own a non-profit organization – Ropes to Rescue. I braid ropes – leashes, collars, etc. to save horses from slaughter and abuse. 10. Quote to live by:
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K. “Sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of who do the things no one can imagine.” Imitation Game P. “Hold on to what you love. If it tries to buck you off, hold on tighter.” Unknown
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YOU’VE GOT MALE
The Couch and the Running Community ADAM K MACDONALD
I LIKE MY COUCH. It is nothing special, just a good, comfortable, brown couch. I like to stretch out on it with a good book, or to watch my kids play, or just to nap. Distance running is a unique community. If I line up for a marathon with hundreds of other runners, despite the fact that we are competitors, they all hope I do well and I hope they all get Personal Bests. There is very little attitude; we are all there to push our limits. The clock, more than the person next to me, is my main competitor. Don’t get me wrong – I don’t like being passed, and I will always want to pass the runner in front of me. Runners silently push one another. Sometimes, in marathons I have run, I started to fade and have been rescued by strangers who slowed down to encourage me, and I have done the same for others. We all know what it is like to struggle. No one except me really cares whether I cross the finish line in three hours or in six hours. But crossing the finish line is important. Running is one of the purer forms of sport. Unlike many sports, money can only buy you a limited amount of advantage. In biking for instance, a mediocre biker with a great bike can sometimes beat a good biker on a mediocre bike. The best running shoes in the world will not get you off the couch; you have to do that yourself. Most people don’t get into running for fame or money. They get into running to challenge themselves. Runners have that in common. Even during rainy training days, or when I am just running for pleasure (yes, people
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do that), I wave to other runners. I feel a connection. We both have a competitive spirit within us. If we didn’t, we’d be home on the couch watching Netflix instead of running though puddles. I feel a bit like I imagine Harley Davidson owners feel when they meet on the open highway. I nod or wave or say Hi because even if we don’t know one another, we are connected. I wave because I am glad to be part of the running community, a community in which it is okay to wave to strangers. That is the kind of community I want to belong to. I remember the day I stopped feeling like a “person who sometimes runs,” and started feeling like a “runner.” It was a snowy Sunday morning. I was nearing the end of a long, slow run. The sun was up but hadn’t been at the start of my run. I ran by a hot tub full of people on 5th Avenue in Fernie. I overheard one of the people say, “Oh my God. We’re still partying and that guy is RUNNING.” I felt like a hardcore runner. Before that I always felt like “real runners” were people who won races and who didn’t struggle to get off the couch to go running. I have never even come close to winning a race, and I still hate getting off the couch, but I am always glad I did. And as I mentioned, I like my couch. The thing about reading my book, watching my kids play, napping… they all feel better after I finish a good, long run. FERNIEFIX.COM
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Lost on Hot Dog Day
“Super fun day with a somewhat blurry ending... I was hitch hiking home from the hill around 11pm… You pulled over in a pick-up and gave me a ride to town. Thanks so much, great people... fun party... NOW I just need to locate my skis and poles which were in the back of your truck... anybody out there help me out!”
SHELBY CAIN
ONE OF THE MANY THINGS THE COMMUNITY OF FERNIE can be proud to claim is that no one messes with our traditions. We love them. They’re a part of our culture. And while they’ve been bred into the local ethos for longer than many of us can attest to, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been here. If you’re new in town – welcome. We can’t wait to include you. Because these traditions are not “locals only” – in fact, it’s just the opposite. Join us! We thrive on the shock value. And I’d like to take this opportunity to give a huge shout out to all our temporary residents. You guys came to play. We tell you when, where, and what not to wear – and you bring it. Big and bold and ballsy. Derby Day. Raft Race. Mogul Smoker. Sparkle Party. Griz Days. And of course, the legendary Hot Dog Day. Depending on the season about to start or end or the sport you’re currently obsessed with, we have something planned to celebrate it. Something that we’ve been doing for a long time. Along with the celebration there are customs that, to the outside world, may seem slightly backwoods. But there’s a theme running through these customs that gets to the core of why I think we’re all here in the first place. Camaraderie, a little competition, and the celebration of our ability to ride, slide, or merely reside in this amazing piece of the planet. What could possibly be wrong with that? If this column is reaching someone who may be considering an extended stay in Fernie, let me help you out a bit with your packing. Below is a list of items you’ll be combing through the thrift store looking for when you get here – let me save you the effort.
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Don’t Leave Home Without 1. Fur and a beard. Homegrown if possible. 2. Helmet with horns. Large rubber slingshot. 3. Stretchy ski pants. Fluorescent clothing. Snowblades. Pat Benatar tape. 4. Tickle Trunk. 5. Plaid shirt. Trucker hat. Rubber boots. Ability to navigate in the woods at night. 6. Grass skirt and leis. Coconut bra. (Men only.) 7. Animal costume with a large head that obstructs your vision. Townie bike. 8. Sparkly thong. Wings. Bottles of glitter. Lack of judgement. (Men only.) 9. Pop-up chair. Thirst. 10. Band aids for the blisters you get from partying in ski boots. Ski boots aren’t made for dancing. If you’re interested in getting more information about any of our upcoming celebrations, a good place to start is FernieFix.com, OurFernie.com or Fernie. com. I recently read a post titled “Lost on Hot Dog Day” that pretty much summed up the awesomeness of Fernie and its traditions in one sweet story. Here’s a direct quote:
First of all, who doesn’t want Giv-er Shirts to start making a “Super fun day with a somewhat blurry ending...” T-shirt? You can put me down for one, that’s for sure. One question – did this person party all night in their ski boots? If so – they nailed it. This made me smile ear to ear because the innocence and spirit of what we’re trying to accomplish with these traditions is absolutely personified here. The person who wrote the post above also included their cell phone number at the end. And you know what? They got their skis back. Fernie rocks. Enjoy.
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May 2016 Monthly Events WEDNESDAY 4.5.2016 Senior Storytime with Ms. Anie @ Tom Uphill Manor, 1:30pm with IDES Kindergarteners Swing Into Spring Classes @ Fernie Golf & Country Club, 6:30-7:30pm. 250-423-7773 THURSDAY 5.5.2016 IDES Spring Tea @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 11am-2pm. Enjoy delicious food, coffee, tea and juice all for $4/person. Mother-Daughter Wellness Retreat @ Spa 901, 4-ipm. Includes yoga with Heather Ivany, three course meal at Loaf Restaurant, and spa certificate at Spa 901. 250423-7722 Banner Launch @ Fernie Arts Station, 7pm. The Fernie banners are hung around town and along the highway, displaying beautiful artwork of local artists. Cinco De Mayo Party @ The Parkplace Pub THURSDAY 5.5.2016 – FRIDAY 6.5.2016 Elk River Flood Solutions Strategy Workshop @ College of the Rockies, 9am – 5pm. A two-day bioengineering workshop on stream side rehabilitation techniques for flood mitigation. 250-423-4691 FRIDAY 6.5.2016 Red Cedar Book Club: Year End Ice Cream Social @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:45-4:45pm Tea and Talk Book Club: Flight Behaviour by Barbara Kingsolver @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30pm. Mors 3 Cod 3 @ The Royal SATURDAY 7.5.2016 Spring Craft Fair @ Fernie Community Centre, 10am-4pm Pentic Fungi @ The Royal SUNDAY 8.5.2016 Mother’s Day Brunch @ Max Restaurant, Parkplace Lodge Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Bridge Bistro, 10am-1pm. $25.95 for adults, $10.95 for kids and free for children 5 and under. Reservations recommended, 250-423-3002. Mother’s Day Brunch @ Best Western Fernie, 10am-2pm Mother’s Day Felted Soap @ The Arts Station, 1-3:30pm. $20 includes all supplies. 250-423-4842 MONDAY 9.5.2016 BC Mining Week: Elk Valley Mine Tours @ Elkview Operation. 9:30am, Fernie Chamber of Commerce. Call 250-425-2423 to book. Capitole D and Pyk @ The Royal, $20 in advance
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TUESDAY 10.5.2016 BC Mining Week: Elk Valley Mine Tours @ Greenhills Operation. 9:30am, Fernie Chamber of Commerce. Call 250-425-2423 to book. WEDNESDAY 11.5.2016 Senior Storytime with Ms. Anie @ Rocky Mountain Village Serenity Room, 1:15pm with Creative Minds Preschool BC Mining Week: Elk Valley Mine Tours @ Fording Operation. 9:30am, Fernie Chamber of Commerce. Call 250-425-2423 to book. Swing Into Spring Classes @ Fernie Golf & Country Club, 6:30-7:30pm. 250-423-7773 THURSDAY 12.5.2016 BC Mining Week: Elk Valley Mine Tours @ Coal Mountain Operation. 9:30am, Fernie Chamber of Commerce. Call 250-425-2423 to book. FRIDAY 13.5.2016 BC Mining Week: Elk Valley Mine Tours @ Line Creek Operation. 9:30am, Fernie Chamber of Commerce. Call 250-425-2423 to book. Fernie Friends of Opera: Manon Lescaut @ The Arts Station, 7pm Tube Screamer @ The Royal SATURDAY 14.5.2016 Nemkae @ The Royal MONDAY 16.5.2016 Core Challenge @ Essential Yoga Studio. Running from May 16 to June 20, Essential Yoga Studio challenges you to do 15 core classes within five weeks. Everyone who completes it has a chance to win six free classes and a Manduka mat. Essentialyogastudio.com Fernie and District Arts Council AGM @ The Arts Station. 6-8pm. Help celebrate successes from the last year and learn about the future of the arts and culture community in the Elk Valley. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is open to the public. TUESDAY 17.5.2016 Ladies’ Opening @ Fernie Golf and Country Club Ladies Only Golf Clinic @ Fernie Golf and Country Club, 6:30-8:30pm. 250-423-7773 WEDNESDAY 18.5.2016 Special Olympics BC Presentation @ Park Place Lodge, 12-1pm. The Elk Valley offers year-round training and competition opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Find out more about what’s on offer. Men’s Opening @ Fernie Golf and Country Club
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THURSDAY 19.5.2016 Ladies Only Golf Clinic @ Fernie Golf and Country Club, 6:30-8:30pm. 250-423-7773 FRIDAY 20.5.2016 AFRodisiac @ The Royal SATURDAY 21.5.2016 Lost Boys @ The Royal Valdy in Concert @ The Arts Station, 8pm SATURDAY 21.5.2016 - SUNDAY 22.5.2016 Ladies “Spring In It” Weekend @ Fernie Trails. Join the Fernie Bike Guides from 9am-1pm for this popular women’s camp. www.ferniebikeguides.ca TUESDAY 24.5.2016 Ladies Only Golf Clinic @ Fernie Golf and Country Club, 6:30-8:30pm. 250-423-7773 THURSDAY 26.5.2016 Ladies Only Golf Clinic @ Fernie Golf and Country Club, 6:30-8:30pm. 250-423-7773 Gallery Opening: Char Czech and Ilona Webster @ The Arts Station, 7pm SATURDAY 28.5.2016 Fernie Mountain Bike Club Annual Spring Bike Blitz @ The Elks Hall, 491 1st Ave. Enjoy the Bike & Gear Swap, the Bikers’ BBQ, Children’s Mud Muncher Challenge, the FMBC AGM, and of course pay your membership for the year! Annual Fernie Garage Sale @ Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford now run by Outdoor Connections, 10am-4pm. $20 to participate, email elkvalleyspringclean@gmail.com to register or for more information. Events happening all day outside of the Aquatic Centre with a bouncy castle, face painting and scavenger hunt, in conjunction with FMBC Bike Blitz events. Irie Been Jammin – Reggae Night @ The Royal SUNDAY 29.5.2016 East Kootenay Junior Open @ Fernie Golf and Country Club TUESDAY 31.5.2016 Ride with Librarians – Fernie Book Bike @ Fernie Heritage Library. Join Fernie’s librarians as they hop on their bikes at 4pm to launch the Fernie Book Bike programs, in conjunction with Bike to Work BC Day. Ladies Only Golf Clinic @ Fernie Golf and Country Club, 6:30-8:30pm. 250-423-7773
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Mother’s Day Felted Soap Workshop with Becca Musso @ The Arts Station, 1-3pm. Spend a couple of creative hours with your little one having sudsy fun! $20 all materials including natural, chemical-free soap. 250-423-4842
Valdy @ The Arts Station. Details to be announced.
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In the Gallery: Fernie Secondary School Art Exhibit Next in Gallery: Char Czech and Ilona Webster. Opening May 26, 7pm.
Fernie and District Arts Council AGM @ The Arts Station. 6-8pm. Help celebrate successes from the last year and learn about the future of the arts and culture community in the Elk Valley. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is open to the public.
Opera Fernie Friends of the Opera Potluck and screening of Puccinin’s Manon Lescaut. May 13. 7pm by donation
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May 2016 Weekly Events
DINING, NIGHTLIFE & SPECIALS MONDAYS Burger and Bud $14.99 @ Boston Pizza Fernie Jugs of Beer on Special @ The Brickhouse Lasagna Specials @ Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe Wing Night @ The Fernie Hotel Movie Night from 7pm and $6 Meals @ Infinitea Mexican Mondays! Chicken or Beef Tacos $3 Happy Hour Corona (Bottles) @ Parkplace Pub Massage Mondays @ Trillium Day Spa, $60 for 60 min, $90 for 90 min Ladies Night: $4 House Red or White Wine, $5 $12 Mussels and $4 Wine @ The Northern Local Jam Night @ The Kodiak Lounge Monday Beats @ The Royal, 10pm Jam Night with Zac @ The Rusty Edge, 3-6pm TUESDAYS Pasta Specials @ Boston Pizza Kokanee Bottle on Special @ The Brickhouse Wing Night @ Parkplace Pub $12 Pizza Night @ Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe Two for Tuesdays @ Trillium Day Spa, 2 pedicures for $100, 2 manicures for $70, 2 facials for $130, all three for $275 $10 Beer, Burger and Bingo Night @ The Northern Cheap Night @ The Vogue Theatre Dinner & Swim Special @ Fernie Stanford Resort
Tuesday: Shot gun Karaoke with TOpo @ The Royal Kids Eat for $5 @ Loaf, 5-9pm WEDNESDAYS $7 Single or $14 Double Wings @ Boston Pizza Wine Evenings @ The Brickhouse Karaoke Night @ The Fernie Pint night @ Kodiak Lounge Zack’s Jam Night @ The Royal $10 Smokie, Beer and Fries @ Parkplace Pub Tarot Card Readings w/ Miss Janeil @ Infinitea Crochet Collective & Sweater Club Knitting @ Infinitea, 7-9pm Waxing Wednesday @ Trillium Day Spa, free underam wax with any other hair removal $15 Jugs and $8 Wings @ The Northern $10 Vietnamese Sub and Beer @ Pho Locoal $10 Pizza Menu All Night @ Loaf, 3-9pm Chicken and Beer for $15 @ The Bridge Bistro Wax On Wednesday @ 901 Spa, 30% off waxing services. THURSDAYS Tacos for $12.95 @ Boston Pizza Jam Night @ The Brickhouse Spiced Rum Specials @ Kodiak Lounge Featured Pub Burgers @ Max Restaurant & The Pub Burger and Beer Special @ The Fernie 2 Medium Pizza Special @ Elk Valley Pizza
RileyJ+Ash / Flatspin+Friends @ The Royal 6oz Cocktail Jugs $20 @ The Northern $10 Pasta and Drink Specials @ Loaf, 5-9pm Beautea Night with Spa 901 @ Infinitea, $10 massage/manicure/makeup 6pm, every other week FRIDAYS Full Rack of Ribs $19.95 @ Boston Pizza Tastings at The Tipple @ The Tipple. 1st Friday of the month only. Live Music Fridays @ Infinitea 8pm TGIF & Chicken dinner draw @ Kodiak Lounge Fish & Chips plus Rib Night @ Parkplace Pub $11 Fish and Chips, Meat Draw and Members Draw @ The Fernie Live bands and DJs @ The Royal Date Night Special @ Spa 901 Live Music Nights @ Loaf including Doug Paddock Jazz Trio, Hartt & Zac’s acoustic duo and others. DJ Aurora @ The Griz Bar Open for Spring @ Cirque Restaurant
SUNDAYS Kids Sunday $4.99 @ Boston Pizza Caesars on Special @ The Brickhouse All day brunch starting at $10 @ The Fernie $10 Roast @ Infinitea Party Tunes with GOFFles waffles @ The Royal Dinner & Swim Special @ Fernie Stanford Resort $18 Sausage and Mash @ Parkplace Pub 3-5pm Happy Hour $10 Pizzas, $5 Beers, $12 SATURDAYS Jugs @ Loaf Any Large Pizza for Medium Charge @ Boston $10 Eggs Benny and $5 Caesars @ The Bridge Pizza Bistro until 1pm Meat Draw & Bar Quiz @ The Legion Steak Sandwich & Caesar Specials @ Parkplace Tequila Specials @ Kodiak Lounge Pub Rib Night @ Max Restaurant & The Pub
OUTDOOR & FAMILY MONDAYS •Dominoes @ The Seniors Drop in Centre 1pm •Mahjong @ Seniors Drop in Centre 7pm •Special Olympics Athletes Bowling @ Sparwood. 4pm •Duplicate Bridge Game @ The Seniors Drop-in Centre •Seniors Drop in @ Senior’s Centre, 9am-2pm •Indoor Walking @ The Community Centre, 9-10:30am •ActiveFit @ The Aquatic Centre, 8:30-9:15am •Swimming Lessons @ Aquatic Centre, kids under 3 from 10:30-11am •Celebrate Recovery @ Mountainside Church, 7pm, open to everyone •Community Climb Night @ Evolution Climbing Gym, 7pm •Ladies Night Boxing @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, 7:30-9pm •Parent Tot Fun Times @ Knox United Church, 9:30-noon •StrongStart @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-noon •Public Swim and Lane Swim @ Aquatic Centre, 7am – 1pm and 3pm – 8pm. Waterslide 4-6pm •Discover Yoga @ Essential Yoga Studio, 7:30-8:30pm TUESDAYS •Cheap Night @ The Vogue Theatre. $6.50 - 2D & $8.50 - 3D •Crib/Whist @ Seniors Drop in Centre 7:30pm •Storytime @ Library, 11:15-12pm for ages 3–5. •Seniors Drop in @ Senior’s Centre, 9am-2pm •Indoor Walking @ The Community Centre, 9-10:30am •Ladies Archery @ The Elks Hall, 6:30pm •Public Drop in Climbing @ College of the Rockies, 7-9pm •Red Cross Swim @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9-11am and 3:30-5:30pm •Gentle Fit @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 10:30-11:15am •Born to Sing and Dance @ Fernie Arts Station •Climbing and Bouldering @ College of the Rockies, 7-10pm. $7 without rentals, $10 with. •Mixed Boxing Recreational @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, 7:30-9pm •StrongStart @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-noon •Kindergym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am •Public Swim and Lane Swim @ Aquatic Centre, 7am – 1pm and 3pm – 8pm. Waterslide 4-6pm •Indoor Walking Program @ Fernie Community Centre, 8:3010:30am •Knits and Knots @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-4:45pm ages 8+, drop –in
$5 Glass of House Wine, $5 Off Bottles of Wine @ The Fernie Live bands and DJs@ The Royal Rib Night: $19 Half/$24 Full @ Parkplace Pub Songwriting Workshops and Wine Specials @ Infinitea, 5pm 3-5pm Happy Hour $10 Pizzas, $5 Beers, $12 Jugs @ Loaf $10 Eggs Benny, $5 Baileys and Coffee @ The Bridge Bistro until 1pm Open Mic Night @ The Fernie Open for Spring @ Cirque Restaurant
Bike WEDNESDAYS •Crib @ Seniors Drop in Centre 1pm •Drop in Workshop @ Clawhammer Press. 6-9pm, $30 •Indoor Walking @ The Community Centre, 9-10:30am •Adult Badminton @ The Community Centre. Drop in for $5 •AA Meetings @ The Anglican Church Basement, 7:30pm •ActiveFit @ The Aquatic Centre, 8:30-9:15am •Womens Drop in Climbing @ COTR, 7-9pm •Red Cross Swim @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9-11am and 3:30-5:30pm •Water Flow Yoga & Tea @ Infinitea, 10:30am •Mixed Boxing Recreational @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, 7:30-9pm •Toddlertime @ Fernie Heritage Library, 11:15am for ages 0-2. •StrongStart @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-noon •Kindergym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am •Creative Matrix @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-4:45pm. Ages 8+ •Public Swim and Lane Swim @ Aquatic Centre, 7am – 1pm and 3pm – 8pm. Waterslide 4-6pm •Indoor Walking Program @ Fernie Community Centre, 8:3010:30am •Fernie Women on Wheels @ The Guide’s Hut, 6:30pm. THURSDAYS •Seniors Drop in @ Senior’s Centre, 9am-2pm •RC Club @ Fernie Community Centre. 7-9pm. Flying and practice •Community Basketball @ Fernie Secondary School, 8:30-10:30pm •Mixed Boxing Competitive @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, 7:30-9pm •Kids Sing Along & Play Group @ Infinitea, 11:30am •Youth Archery @ The Elks Hall, 6pm •Red Cross Swim @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9-11am and 3:30-5:30pm •Gentle Fit @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 10:30-11:15am •MOMs Group @ Fernie Heritage Library, 9:30-11:30am •Bellies to Babies @ Fernie Women’s Centre, 1-3pm every 2nd Thursday. •Open Roller Skating Evening @ Max Turyk Gym, $2 drop-in fee. 6-7pm •Kids Boxing Boot Camp @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, ages 8-16 5pm. •StrongStart @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-noon •Lego Club @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-4:45 ages 7+.
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DOWN TO EARTH: THE NEXT CHAPTER
Madi Bragg HELEN MCALLISTER AND JENNIFER HEATH
BESTOWED WITH TWO GREEN THUMBS and a passion for growing her own food, Madi Bragg embraces coldclimate gardening at her home in Fernie. Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Madi spent her early years in Southern Ontario and more recently lived in Nelson, BC. It was her time in Nelson that really inspired her to grow food to feed herself all the while helping out planet earth. So, when Madi and her husband Mike moved to Fernie in 2012, she quickly set to work converting their conventional lawn into a productive food foraging space. Now, four years later, her lot in town is increasingly getting converted from lawn to food, one hoop house at a time. With already a multitude of raised beds to grow food in, and a small greenhouse to supply her with her coveted peppers and tomatoes, she is adding hay bales to her front and side yards. This season Madi will try growing potatoes and squash, as well as other heat-loving crops like melons, peppers, and tomatoes in them. After treating the bales to a recipe of nitrogen-rich urea pellets and water that will heat treat and kill any seeds in the hay, she will let the bales “cool off” for a two week period. The process will initiate bale decomposition to give rich nutrition to the plants that Madi will sow directly into the bales. Madi still yearns for more space to grow as much food as possible. As far as her family is concerned, there can never be too many strawberries, carrots, tomatoes or peppers! Keen each spring to start feeding her young family of four with home grown goodness, Madi is pushing the boundaries on how early one can plant crops here. Given our changing climate, she is surely on to something. She sowed her first batch of peppers and tomatoes indoors before
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eco-conscious, Madi is shy to share that she uses a small heater at night in her greenhouse when the temperatures dip. She appreciates that this choice is far better than having her greens shipped from California or further afield. In fact, this past winter, Madi grew lettuce under a single grow light indoors and didn’t need to purchase greens at all. The helping hand you give the planet by not buying food shipped into grocery stores is her favourite aspect of vegetable gardening. “I just really hope that more and more people grow their own food,” she says. This is a common value held by many in the gardening community.
February was finished. On the first day of spring, more seeds were started indoors, and cold-hardy crops like peas, carrots, and greens were sown directly outdoors. She takes advantage of a small greenhouse and many hoop houses to ensure that her crops get the heat and protection they need from a random cold night. Being
If there is one gardening movement Madi would like to promote it would be planting cover crops each fall. According to West Coast Seeds, “cover crops are grasses, flowers and legumes that are planted to cover the soil surface. They help to minimize erosion and reduce weed growth in un-planted and overwintering garden beds.” Madi is amazed at the number of gardens she sees left bare through the fall, winter and early spring. “It breaks my heart to think of all the essential nutrients and organisms being lost during this empty time in your garden,” she states.
After harvest season, Madi sows a cover crop like fall rye into her raised beds. She lets these beds go dormant through the winter and come spring, once the rye reaches eight to ten inches in height, she will turn the crop over into the bed. This will add both rich hummus and bulk to the soil, as well as offer protection from compaction during the rain and snowy seasons. After leaving the bed to decompose for three weeks, it will then be ready to plant into again. While rye can be difficult to turn under because it is less tender than other options, it is worth it for its bulk. Madi alternates a rye year with a nitrogen-fixing cover crop like crimson clover, buckwheat, fava beans or field peas. Perhaps, this coming fall, when Madi strolls the back alleys of Fernie, she will be pleasantly surprised to find cover crops sprouting all around her. Madi’s tip: “Grow a green manure cover crop. Just do it!”
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Wigwam Flats JESSE BELL
MY FEET HANG OVER AN EMBANKMENT that falls 150 metres to the Wigwam River. I’ve just spent the afternoon back on my mountain bike. Sunny rays peak through faraway pine trees; the mid-April day is delightful. This is my first visit to the Wigwam Flats; now that I’m here I can’t believe it took so long. Earlier this morning while sipping coffee I run into Pat Gilmar, a Fernie trails expert. When I mention to him my plan to visit the flats that afternoon he immediately offers advice, wishing me a happy adventure. Pat is just one of many people within the community who works tirelessly to develop and maintain new trails. One of them is the Wigwam Flats.
The Wigwam Flats is an access management area near Elko, just 20 minutes from Fernie. The area includes a habitat of flat plains and mature forest, once hunting and fishing grounds of the Ktunaxa Nation. It is also home to nearly 250 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. Ben and I unload our bikes and begin our ascent past the gate, up-road and towards the flats along the Elk River canyon. The gate blocks the road for most of the year and a mechanized closure runs from March 1 to June 14 in an attempt to protect the bighorn sheep during lambing season. No motorized vehicles—and in some areas, no bicycles—are allowed. But we stick to the approved trail, leaving our hound at home. As great as it is to see our dog barrel through an open field, we want to visit the flats and not destroy it.
The sun and clouds fight a battle above us. We reach a look-out over a section of the lower flats within the hour; far below and behind the trees is the confluence of the Wigwam and Elk Rivers. “It really is beautiful,” I say, looking out at the untouched land and grateful for the pristine landscape. We carry on and with the help of a map and a poorly cared-for cairn, dismount from our bikes. We walk beneath scarcely spaced pine, pinecones crackling underfoot. Purple wildflowers push through recently thawed ground; the flats are a hidden savanna in a contrasting climate. Soon the plain drops off and the bank falls to the Wigwam River. A rockslide dominates the opposing ridge and leaves me feeling miniscule in comparison. Hoodoos stand tall in the canyon below and rocks balance precariously atop them like plates on sticks, defying nature in a way that doesn’t seem possible.
I sit on the ground amongst a collection of sheep poop—there is no avoiding it—and eat a delicious apple.
against some brush. The rest of their herd grazes, lambs included, on the illuminated hillside above us.
Walking back to the double-track and pedalling once again, we make our way to the lower flats. Dead apple trees, turned grey from nearly 100 years of weathering, stand in rows in the field. European settlers were told of the ‘Elko Fruit Lands’ in the early 1900s and planted orchards here. In the end, it was an unsuccessful venture.
Sixteen kilometres later we finish, my first Wigwam Flats visit complete. I think about how great the community of Fernie is, comprised of people like Pat Gilmar who show only stoke when you talk about adventures.
The sun lowers on the horizon as we head along the road back to the truck. We startle a group of whitetail deer, their ears moving side to side with curious concern. When one begins to prance away the others follow, their white tails high in the air. “Ben, look,” I yell a few minutes later. “Look at the bighorn sheep.”
There really is no other community I’d rather be a part of, where I can walk through the flats in quiet solitude and enjoy a private bike in the woods. The Fernie Trails Alliance is currently working to create a viable relationship between mountain bikers and the conservation of Wigwam Flats. If you plan on visiting please respect the signage, keep your dogs at home and leave only bike tracks. For more information visit www. fernietrails.com.
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your aerobic base over the summer and then work on more race pace aerobic and anaerobic fitness in the fall and early winter.
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Building your aerobic base over the summer should involve doing mostly easy to moderate intensity workouts with one session a week of harder training (either a short hard session or a longer easy session) as well as some strength training. As you progress through your training program, gradually increase the duration of the workouts. Eat well and get lots of rest to ensure you are recovering and not just wearing yourself down. Some other ski specific activities you can do for summer training are roller skiing, hill bounding and ski striding with poles.
AS ANOTHER CROSS-COUNTRY SKI SEASON comes to an end it is time to reflect back on the successful year for the Fernie Nordic Society that was made possible by the amazing cross-country community. Despite the short winter, it was a breakthrough season highlighted by a number of firsts as well as reaching new heights. As with any non-profit organization, the Fernie Nordic Society relies heavily on volunteers. There are 19 volunteer coaches that provide lessons to kids from age four to 15 in the Jack Rabbit program. The Fernie Nordic Racers team is a flagship program offered by the Nordic Society. This season the team had 15 athletes, double the previous year, ranging in age from nine to 15. The goal of the team was to participate in all six Teck Kootenay Cup races. While the team did not win every race, we had great participation, which included many adults. The community atmosphere is what makes the Teck Kootenay Cup races such great events. The races were held in fantastic places like Nipika, Nelson, Rossland, Kimberley and of course Fernie, and are always inspiring. To see kids and adults ranging in age from four to 72, some racing for the first time, pushing their limits is amazing to see and be a part of. This season Fernie had more members enter Kootenay Cup races with 186 entries and more podium finishes than ever before. The record entries and podium finishes earned the Fernie Nordic Society the Teck Kootenay Cup title for the second year in a row, narrowly beating out the Rossland and Kimberley clubs. This season was the first year that Fernie hosted a Kootenay Cup race and, thanks
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to the 45 volunteers, it was a great event. Despite the warm temperatures and the relentless climb up the Grunt trail, 87 racers competed and everyone had a great time with many commenting that it was one of the best and toughest courses they have raced.
One of the most impressive highlights for the ski season was the increase in Fernie Nordic Society members. Since 2013 membership has grown by 93% to 747 members. This is a testament to the strength of the Fernie Nordic community. Any sport that can have participants differing in age by 77 years is truly a sport for life. If you are interested in being part of a great social community and learning a sport you can participate in for the rest of your life, you should join the Fernie Nordic Society next season. Here are some summer training tips to get you ready for next season. Since crosscountry skiing is primarily an aerobic sport it is important to develop and keep your fitness throughout the summer. Your aerobic system is best developed with easy to moderate intensity (60% to 80% of max heart-rate) distance training (45 minutes to two hours). This longer slow distance training should make up about 80% of your training program. This holds true even for elite ski racers. If you plan on racing in any sport it is best to look toward your races and plan backwards. This will help you develop a training plan that builds toward the races you are entering. For cross-country skiing your main goal should be to build
It was an amazing season for cross-country skiing in Fernie made possible by the hard work, dedication and generosity of all the volunteers and members. Thank you for the memorable winter, I look forward to seeing everyone on the trails next year.
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HITTING THE TRAILS WITH THE FERNIE TRAILS ALLIANCE
Our Community Trails TERRY NELSON
THE TRAIL USER COMMUNITY in Fernie is leaving tracks in the dirt around every corner. The Fernie Trails Alliance has become the guiding force in creating amazing recreational opportunities for trail enthusiasts. With a bumper sticker stating “Powering Fernie’s Trails,” there is an expected obligation to gear up, get out there, and make it happen. A daunting task, and somewhat intimidating mandate, here are some of the proposed projects for 2016. The Elk Valley TransCanada Trail Project in partnership with the District of Elkford, District of Sparwood, and the Fernie Trails Alliance, has received funding from the RDEK/CBT Community Directed Fund and the TransCanada Trail Association. A Project Manager has been hired, and construction tenders are being fulfilled by competent trail construction contractors. The 145 km. trail from Elko to Elkford is soon becoming a proud reality, and will become a community legacy for the Elk Valley. The Fairy Creek Pedestrian Bridge Project will begin construction this spring, and provide a safe corridor to connect the City of Fernie trails with the Brickers area, Dicken Road Community, and Tourist Info Centre. The 22 m clearspan covered bridge will be a showcase fixture that every person in Fernie can utilize to connect with friends on the other side. Trail repair work will begin as soon as the snow recedes on The Kush, Little Chain Ring, and Three Kings area, where the land owner has recently completed logging activities. The completion of the Stupid Trail, connecting Lactic Ridge with the Project 9
area will add a challenging traverse option on upper flanks of Fernie Mountain. The Southern Comfort - Montane area connector will be constructed to get the kids off of Cokato Road and back to town on a cruisey trail through the shady forest of Montane. The Coal Creek Heritage Trail will get a haircut this year, to control the ever invasive shrubbery that grows so well in the luxurious Fernie rainforest. In the under growth’s effort to repel any explorer, we must be persistent with our continued brushing control. Get out your Fernie Mountain Bike Club limited release brush saws, and be diligent folks. The ever popular Lazy Lizard Trail is proposed to be extended to connect to Mount Fernie Provincial Park, so trail users of all ages can enjoy an non Island Lake Road access to the Lodge. Plans to have this trail constructed adjacent to the Cedars neighbourhood along Mount Fernie Park Road connecting to Highway #3 is also in the works. Plans to create some single track connections in the Elk Valley Nordic Centre area from Ben Emmitt to the Boom Multi Use Trail, will allow the dog owner community to move through the Galloway lands from the Campsite to the Ski Hill Community. None of these trail improvement projects would be possible without the countless hours of volunteer work put in by the Fernie Trails Alliance and its member organizations. Our work is supported through many generous donations and grants from community members, visitors and other service clubs. We sincerely thank you all for your continued support All of the items listed above are subject to revision as the Fernie Trails Alliance’s manpower and budgets permit. Happy Trails.
Destination of the Month by Julie Kelly – MONTANE Distance: 10 km Time: 1.5-2 hours Difficulty: Blue When I think of community the first trail that comes to mind is Montane. The community was so supportive in building the trail with work parties averaging 20 volunteers. As well, Parastone Developments has been very supportive and of course the countless hours spent by Pat Gilmar. The trail itself has a real community feel. On any given day you will see runners, walkers, and bikers of all ages and levels. Begin at the barn and follow Montane signs and single track along the river. Continue on double track and link into Lower Uprooted. Cross River Road and keep right on New Roots, until you are at the donation box. Take a right down Roots for some fun and fast descending. You will come out at Montane Hut, take a breather and enjoy the view! Continue down Montane for some fun berms and a teeter-totter if you are so inclined. The trail begins a gradual climb, topping out at the power line. Follow signs back to the barn. If you didn’t get enough fun on Montane, come out for Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club’s 6 hour race on July 31st. Do as many laps as you can in 6 hours solo, team or duo. In addition, Stag Leap will be holding a 10km running race the same day in the morning, and Fernie Tears & Gears has a new bike route this year on the Montane trails. Stay tuned for more details to come. FERNIEFIX.COM
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Five Exercises to Prevent Running Injuries SARAH INGRAM, BSC.HONS.KINESIOLOGY, BCAK PRACTICING KINESIOLOGIST
OUR ACTIVE RUNNING COMMUNITY can already be found on the Fernie trails and fields. Whether you are a runner or have just started your outdoor soccer/baseball season, here are five exercises to help rebalance your body and prevent overuse injuries caused by the repetitive motion of running. These can be done before or after your run or added into your regular workout routines. Start with ten of each and slowly add repetitions as tolerated. Perform the list two to three times, twice weekly.
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Single leg Âź squat: Improper knee tracking is a fast way to knee pain and injury. Place your hands on your hips to ensure they are not twisting, bend and straighten your knee while keeping the rest of your body straight. The kneecap should stay in line with your second toe. As you straighten your knee again, try to flex the back of your leg (hamstrings) to help provide stability. This exercise should be preformed slowly and perfectly.
If you experience any back discomfort, do not lift as high.
Calf raises: Many runners run on the balls of their feet causing the calf muscles to shorten or have poor foot-strike mechanics causing one side of the calf muscle to become stronger than the other. Keep even weight from your big to little toes and using a stair, bring your heels from below your ankles up onto your tip toes. Your legs should stay straight. Go down at half speed.
Clamshells: These target your glutes, which assists with knee and lower back stability. Lay on your side with your knees bent and feet together. Lift knee up keeping your feet together. If you can lift more than 45 degrees, roll your hip slightly forwards so you can only lift to 45 degrees.
Bridging: This focuses on your hamstrings and glutes. Lay on your back with your feet together and arms in the air. Slowly raise your hips and hold once you have a straight line, knee to shoulder.
Back extensions: These are in here to counteract the forward leaning posture runners use and prevent neck and back injuries. Lay on your stomach with your fingers at your forehead. Squeeze your glutes and lift one to two inches off the ground. Hold two counts, then return to the ground and relax.
You should never experience discomfort with these exercises. If you do, decrease the range to ensure it is pain free. If you experience pain while running, stop! Pushing an injury is a fast way to end your season, and always remember to stretch after running.
Calf raises
Bridging
Clamshells
Single Leg 1/4 squat
Back Extensions
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Pad Thai KRISSI HYLAND, RHN
AFTER THE WINTER SEASON wrapped up it was time to say goodbye to beautiful Japan and hello to hot and sunny Thailand! Since we landed we have been in awe of the kindness and love this country exudes. I play this game when I travel while walking down the street, I smile at people and see how many people smile back. To my surprise, this is by far the happiest and smiley-ist country I have ever been to. No matter what a Thai person is doing they will always smile back, huge and joyful – I have now learned it’s called the Thai Smile. The next greatest thing here is the food. Oh my God, the food! Vibrant fruits, smoothies, spicy soups, noodle bowls, satays. I mean summer food can’t get
much better. So I set out to learn how to make some Thai dishes. I teach cooking classes when in Fernie, so I thought l would support the local community and dive into a small town class. We were in the north of Thailand in a little town called Pai, the ultimate chill out, read a book, go for a hike, mountain bike, learn muay Thai boxing and eat good food kind of place. My Fernie away from Fernie. The class started in the afternoon. The chef didn’t have her driver’s license so instead of her walking to the market I offered to drive her on the back of my scooter. I secretly wanted in on the local market and she happily agreed. There are three markets each day in this town, a morning, afternoon and night market. The morning market is more commercial produce and meats that have driven far distances. The afternoon is only food grown or raised in the community, and the night local vendors selling street food
and goods. Naturally this little Thai chef chooses to support her community and so brought us to the sweltering hot entrance of the afternoon market. If you are anything like me and want to know what every strange looking foreign food is, this was the place. We went from stall to stall, each having its own specialty, and gathered the ingredients needed. I had no idea you could buy fresh rice noodles (like you can pasta) which requires only stir-frying and no boiling – mind blown. We returned with all the ingredients in tow, a tricky endeavor as these scooters are small. Among the super tasty recipes we made, this is one of them with a few twists. You can easily add more vegetables like finely grated carrots or use spiral sliced vegetables as the noodles. Bring some of Thailand’s flavour and perhaps its summer sun into your kitchen with this dish.
Pad Thai 8oz wide rice noodles or zucchini noodles 1 chicken breast, diced into small strips ¼ block of firm tofu, diced small 1 local egg 1½ Tbsp + 1½ Tbsp coconut oil or sesame oil, divided 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup green onion, chopped 1 cup bean sprouts, for garnish Large lime wedge, for garnish ¼ cup crushed peanuts or cashews Sauce ingredients: ¼ cup oyster sauce (or 2 Tbsp tamari) 2 Tbsp fish sauce 1-2 Tbsp coconut sugar or your favourite sweetener 1 Tbsp tamarind paste or 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp sriracha hot sauce or 1 pinch of chili flakes (optional) Cook rice noodles according to package instructions and drain, or sauté the zucchini noodles until soft. Drizzle 1½ Tbsp oil over noodles, toss to coat and set aside. In a small bowl combine sauce ingredients and whisk together. In a pan over medium heat add 1½ Tbsp oil and fry tofu until lightly golden. Add garlic and chicken and fry until fragrant. Move everything to the side of the pan and crack egg and scramble. Add noodles, sauce, green onion and stir until heated and sauce is covered everything. Transfer to serving plate and top with bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and a squeeze of fresh lime just before eating.
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Chautauqua Means “Community” REBECCA HALL
SITUATED ON 40 ACRES at the base of the Flatirons, the Colorado Chautauqua was built as a retreat in 1898 for Texan educators looking to escape intense southern summers. The original six-week program cost $75 including lodging, all meals, entertainment, and even train tickets from Texas. The Chautauqua has a fascinating history of lectures, music, film, and religion and even teetered on the brink of being demolished in 1974. It was rescued when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places and an extensive program of restoration and refurbishment began. Strolling the narrow streets, each with names like Morning Glory Drive and Kinnikinic Road, was like a feature walk at a historical park, but this is no visitor resort – many of the 60-orso homeowners are fifth generation descendants of the original founders. As Bert Farin, the lodging the director, says, “it’s not a private community, it’s not a homeowner’s association. It’s just a historic neighbourhood of Boulder.” Historic and significant – the property is the only Chautauqua still in operation year-round, and one of only three in the United States. Arranged at the base of the community are several reception halls. The Chautauqua Auditorium, a 1,326-seat venue, was built in a 45-day barn-raising and still features the original wooden benches. To this day it is used for grand concerts, performances, and silent film screenings featuring live piano accompaniment. The 1917 Craftsmanstyle Community House features a full-circle mezzanine balcony overlooking the ballroom, and is used for a variety of lectures, dances and receptions. This was where I spent a day for a series of
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lectures from top travel writers; it is a welcoming and inspirational space to spend time. There’s also a dining hall, now a destination restaurant, and the Mission Hall, among others. The Chautauqua has a year-round program of events and is now the home of the Colorado Music Festival – an annual summer classical music series. Past performers and lecturers have included Suzanne Vega, Wynton Marsalis and Al Gore.
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Wide, open views include the towering flatirons behind the property and the
elevation gain per kilometre. Several short trails lead around through the park offering great options for full day hikes, with many more hiking areas nearby. Dogs are welcome and Boulder has a creative solution to dogs on trails – an optional “voice and sight” tag for residents that Fernie could learn a lot from.
Boulder valley below. An extensive trail system leads right from the edge of the community with around 135m of
There’s plenty more to discover in the city of Boulder including the spectacular Dushanbe Teahouse from Tajikistan, a gift of international friendship from Boulder’s sister city. At the West Flanders Brewing Co, a Trippel Lutz beer was the perfect silky, toasty, apricot-scented partner to a plate of Belgian-style Moules-frites on the sunny patio. When I visited in February, the downtown’s pedestrianized main boulevard had a festival atmosphere with street performers and live music – perfect for wandering and exploring. Regular flights are available from Kalispell to Denver International, and from there it’s less than an hour’s drive to Boulder. I recommend you go soon!
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Could you imagine living anywhere else? We can’t! Fernie is a community of diversity. From the tops of the mountains to the heart of the downtown. There is something in the air and in the people that live here. What a fabulous community that we are blessed to call home.
FASHION IN AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY Whether heading to Soar for a spin class, Vitality for some pilates, or out on some of our amazing trails, fashion matters. Luckily for us, the active wear category is the fastest growing segment on the market, meaning you have great options for cute active wear! Our favourite active wear brand is good hYOUman. A company created in memory of the owner’s father, Brett, has made a goal to deliver unbelievably comfortable clothing to make you feel good and inspire you.
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Fernie takes pride in having a strong sense of Community! The Leisure Services Department strives to promote the this through programing at it’s Recreational Facilities and support of community events. Events such as Canada Day and Summer Socials. For more information visit www.fernie.ca
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UP, UP AND OUT OF THE WAY Ponytails, braids and buns. The options are endless to get your hair up and out of the way while still looking fashionable. WE LOVE • A mess ponytail: try putting your hair up the day after it’s washed. • A French braid into a ponytail. Perfect if you have bangs to get out of your eyes. • A long side braid. • A messy bun. Especially great for hot days! FERNIEFIX.COM
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Each tray of letters and symbols comprises a single point size for a single typeface. Want to make one word bolder or larger? Get a new tray. Want italic? Get a new tray. Want a new typeface to make a tagline stand out? Get a new tray. Layout and printing this way takes love, passion, and patience of a sort rarely found outside of a Guiness Book of Records attempt. Type-setting has become a niche industry, not because of the personality traits needed, but like many others, because of computers. I can put every single digitized font that exists, and every version of them, on a single 1GB USB stick and carry it in the front pocket of my jeans. Digitized fonts have meant that every person with a computer can quickly and easily print up a document that looks like a cross between a Gutenberg bible, a lost cat poster, and a Lexus ad. You shouldn’t, but you can. The wide availability of fonts has raised expectations for digital and printed work. And increasing web browser support for them has changed web pages from utilitarian affairs to platforms of artistic expression. If you’ve been paying attention you’ve noticed that even venerable institutions like The New Yorker magazine have been changing up their fonts over the past few years. All this hasn’t happened by accident. At least in some ways Apple can be blamed for opening people’s eyes up to the possibility that text on a computer
DIGITIZED FONTS HAVE MEANT THAT EVERY PERSON WITH A COMPUTER CAN QUICKLY AND EASILY PRINT UP A DOCUMENT THAT LOOKS LIKE A CROSS BETWEEN A GUTENBERG BIBLE, A LOST CAT POSTER, AND A LEXUS AD. YOU SHOULDN’T, BUT YOU CAN. could be beautiful. Thanks to their efforts, monitor makers were forced to up their game, as monitors with smaller pixels with sharper resolution were demanded by those that had to work on them all day. Those of us that remember the days of amber screens with visible pixels making up each character can attest to how exhausting it was staring at those for hours on end. Trust me, your eyes may still be tired from staring at Microsoft Word all day, but they probably don’t feel like fire ants have been hauling sea salt across them. So, hats off to the people that make sure that the type faces we stare at are attractive and functional. Into this mix a Canadian icon has stepped. Rod McDonald, of Nova Scotia, former car pin-striper and sign painter, now one of the best known names in Canadian typography, has launched his homage to the Grotesque. Grotesque is not an attractiveness label, but a family of fonts. For eight years, Mr. McDonald has been working on a super-family of 56 styles of the font called Classic Grotesque. This April his font was launched at a party at the Type Face Club in Manhattan. (Yes, it’s a real place.) As a reader, most give scant thought to the fonts on the page in front of them, designers, artists, and printers being notable exceptions, but how the words look on the page can make it easy or
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difficult to read. Letterspace, kerning, leading all contribute to the spacing of letters and lines on the page, making text feel dense or light, tight or loose, relaxed or tense. The point size and weight of text can force you to go find your reading glasses, or make you take notice. Countless hours are spent by designers selecting a font that conveys, as much or more than the content, the tone and tenor of the text on the page. Using fonts and their styles to draw attention to specific areas. Allowing the eyes to move easily over blocks of text. Associating the look of the content with the producer’s selfportrayal so that at a glance you know this document is from a bank, or the government, or real estate agent is the work of master designers and master font makers. If you want the next document you create to really impress, take the time to select a font or fonts that communicates your meaning for you. The world of fonts and typography is a rabbit hole that should give one pause before heading down, but if you do here are some resources. Start at www.printwiki.org/Type_and_ Typography so you can understand some terms. Go to www.goo.gl/YVgqyx to read about Rob McDonald’s new creation. Want to see what fonts are on your computer? For Windows hit [Windows Key+R] and type fonts. On a Mac Go > Applications > Font Book. Google has free fonts you can use on web pages. www.google.com/fonts For some tips on matching font with content: www.owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ owlprint/705/ www.goo.gl/FGX8SC Happy Computing. FERNIEFIX.COM
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Aries (March 21 - April 29) Authenticity
Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Comparison
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Finally a moment of calm. You’re even surprised of finding yourself gazing at the quiet peaceful vibe offered by plain, simple nature. You retrieve your own simple nature.
You have a lot to talk about. As the beneficial energies touch the various facets of each being around you, you want to share what you feel and hear what others feel.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Treasure Chest
Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Sacred Penance
It is time to accumulate. From all around you, people want to give you precious things. Accept, as you are the only one that can allow the donors to feel so good from the act of giving.
During this time of tranquillity for the will, you decide to go deep. You begin a process that will mark your will with a special seal for the future.
April has been powerful and as it ends, the last wave of the square between Uranus and Pluto, that was active since the beginning of the year, also ends. This last wave revealed the truth behind many intentions (think Panama) and enrooted the work of the eclipses of March in us. May will allow shoots to grow from those roots. Since we aligned ourselves with honesty, truth and transparency, beneficial energies begin to reach us through a Grand Trine in Earth signs. It reinforces and nourishes all aspects of our personality, except our will that takes a little break in May. Neptune shines with strength from home in Pisces and forces our management abilities to include some form of openness or spirituality in our choices. This, as easy and sweet as it may sound is not so deeply engraved in our habits and requires a lot of our attention. It may appear to slow us down, but, remember that Mars, our will, is taking an important preparation time in May, so, don’t rush. Benefit from the good energy flow and give spirituality the place it deserves. If you don’t know what place it deserves, you might actually find out during this month if you listen, even slightly, to the blessings of May. Towards the end of the month, our mind will be full of those good energies. On the 29, both a Grand Trine and a Grand Cross will be present. This moment will give us the first clues about how we will use those new energies in a near future. Since we all have a little bit of each sign within us, consider each of the following interpretation as addressing a specific part of yourself. Read it all for every aspect within yourself.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Awakening You are the one that will bring movement. The sea calmed down to perfectly reflect the rising sun, you will raise the wind again so that it blows in the sails of Destiny.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Harmony This month is pure delight. According to you, this is how every month should be. The level of sensitivity required to appreciate this month is one of your best assets.
Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) Mindfulness All seems calm and slow paced. Yet, you surprisingly feel something extremely formal, almost historical in the air. You make your best effort to keep a good image at all time.
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) Purity You have a chance to anchor the dreams of your opposite sign, Pisces. How can you do this? Keep it simple, just be who you are, respect the spiritual realities as much as you can and it will naturally happen.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Clarification You are wise and comply with the law. The month of May will slowly tell you about laws that go beyond the ones you know.
Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) “Light-burdened” You had a lot of obligations to meet since the beginning of the year. As the obligations decrease, you keep giving your best since it feels better than ever to do so.
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Retreat This is a time when you can think about yourself. Unusual for you, but very healthy.
Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20) Influence You are probably the one feeling the strongest push this month. Your drive forces even the most renowned and stubborn directors, managers and leaders to rethink their way of doing things.
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