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ylaw officers are preparing to issue 41 warning letters to residents who leave their garbage outdoors, after another bear had to be shot in Fernie.

The male black bear, who had an ear tag, has been seen around Fernie for the last few weeks, and finally conservation officers shot it on Sunday morning in Ridgemont.

The bear had been relocated a year ago from Lundbrick Falls in Alberta after it was found getting into bird feeders on acreages. It was moved to the headwaters of Old Man River, in Alberta, but made its way 75 km to Fernie.

Since then it has been spotted at different locations around town.

“Police have been chasing him all over town, and finally we found him chewing on a bag of garbage in Ridgemont,” said Conservation Officer, Frank de Boon.

“It goes to show that relocating bears isn’t the solution. A lot will make their way home, or in this case get disorientated and head another way.

“But once they are used to finding easy food, they won’t stop trying to find it.

“I’ve been doing this job for 25 years and it is the same people that just aren’t getting the message.”

Kathy Clarke-Smith, from Bear Aware, met with the City of Fernie bylaw officer on Tuesday and agreed that it is time to start cracking down on offenders.

“I have left pamphlets with people who I have seen leaving garbage or bird feeders out, and I have talked to so many residents, but it’s obviously just not working,” said Clarke-Smith.

“So we decided to issue 41 warning letters. If they continue to break the bylaw, they will be fined.

“Bears are paying the price because people are refusing to make small changes.

“There is no excuse. Just keep your garbage in your shed, and if you don’t have a shed, keep it indoors or take it to the transfer station or dumpsters.

“For everyone’s safety, people need to start listening.” Two bears and one cub that were feeding from garbage in Fernie were also shot last month

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Fernie celebrates Canada's 145th

By Adam R. MacDonald Contributor

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ernieites of all ages rang in Canada's 145th birthday with festivities at Prentice

Park.

To begin this year's celebration, Mackenzie Mosteller sang the national anthem. Then, after a bike and pet parade, residents were treated to cake served

by Mayor Mary Giuliano and Fernie Council. Participants

also enjoyed face painting, crafts, treasure hunting, and a variety of other entertainment and performances throughout the day, which ended with a colourful display of fireworks.

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A notable opening for Elkford's Community Conference Centre

By Jenna Jensen Black Rock News

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he first glimpse of sun many have seen in days was beaming down its rays on all those attending the official ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the Elkford Community Conference Centre.

Residents, business owners, visitors and many honoured dignitaries attended to formally celebrate the opening of the state of the art building.

Along with Mayor Dean McKerracher, Council and Staff, Minister Ida Chong from the Ministry of Community, Sport

& Cultural Development, Bill Bennett, MLA Kootenay East, representatives from Columbia Basin Trust, Teck Coal Limited and the Canadian Wood Council joined Elkford to celebrate this momentous event.

Mayor McKerracher, Minister Chong and Mr. Bennett kicked off the event with the official ribbon cutting, which heard cheers of elation from all of those looking on.

After the ribbon cutting was the Grand Opening Ceremony held in the Teck Hall. Mayor McKerracher opened the event by providing a brief overview of the project

Elkford Mayor Dean Mckerracher, Minister Ida Chong from the Ministry of Community, Sport & Cultural Development and Bill Bennett, MLA Kootenay East cut the ribbon at the official grand opening ceremony.

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and acknowledged the efforts and contributions of those that helped make the project possible.

"This building has been a vision of ours for many years. Waiting for the doors to open gave me the same feeling as I had when I was waiting for my wife to deliver our babies," said McKerracher.

"Every time I look at this building, I stand in awe. We are so proud, the facility is beautiful and is even more exceptional as it is sitting on the traditional land of the Ktunaxa. We are pleased to welcome everyone, today and in the future," he said.

Minister Ida Chong made a speech, and commented on the beauty and importance of the facility. “The government of B.C. contributed $400,000 towards the Elkford Community Conference Centre, from the Towns for Tomorrow program which helps B.C. communities address their infrastructure needs while creating jobs and supporting the economy,” said Minister Chong.

“This spectacular building – built to conserve energy and with a reduced environmental footprint, offers something for everyone and will be the social heart of the community of Elkford. I hope you enjoy this building for many years to come,” she said.

"Congratulations!" said MLA Bill Bennett. "I am really proud to call Dean McKerracher my friend.

Without him, we would not be standing here in this building.”

Bennett also gave credit to Teck and the huge contribution they

Elkford’s unique branding wins more creative awards

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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he District of Elkford’s branding has received awards again – this time on an international level.

Elkford’s branding received three awards at the 18th Annual Summit International Awards for creative excellence. Twist Marketing, a Calgary based

company that the District of Elkford works with to create its unique branding, was awarded a gold medal for the District of Elkford’s community website, and two silver medals for Elkford’s summer and winter promotional videos.

Twist Marketing was presented with nine creative awards in total. There were more than 4,700 entries from

20 countries that were assessed by an international panel of 16 judges. The District of Elkford’s branding and marketing initiative began in 2006 with the re-branding process and has grown into a well-developed brand that has been implemented into almost all aspects of the District’s operations.

The new Elkford Community Conference Centre exudes an airiness and warmth throughout the building due to the wood construction.

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make to the Valley. "It is important for us to recognize how fortunate we are to have a company that is so invested in their community," he said. Cal McDougall, the Land and Housing Administrator for Teck commended Elkford on their vision for the building and chuckled as he mentioned how Teck now has a place to host Christmas parties. Cindy Gallinger, a Columbia Basin Trust Board Member spoke of the uniqueness of the building and praised Elkford for creating a legacy in the Columbia Basin Trust. The final speaker, Bill Downing, President of Structurlam Product, spoke of the matchless qualities within the structure of the building and the first of its kind use of cross laminated timbers, seeing one structural wall that is seven two by six boards thick. "This building is built out of 95 per cent wood. This is a renewable building material and almost all of the wood came from right here in the Kootenays. This is a world class facility," concluded Downing.

The $6.4 million energy-

efficient Community Conference Centre is constructed of structural wood which captures carbon and conserves maximum energy and reduces the Centre’s environmental footprint. The 1,800-squaremetre building features a Visitor Centre, playschool, commercial kitchen, banquet hall with a stage for the performing arts, multi-purpose meeting rooms as well as historical displays.

The building is being widely recognized for its innovative use of wood products, as it is the first commercial application of Cross Laminated Timbers (CLT) wall panels in North America. "The wood used in our new centre provides beautiful aesthetics while supporting the wood industry and wood innovation in our province. This building will play a key role in helping our community grow and prosper, benefitting current and future generations.” proudly boasted Mayor Dean McKerracher.

The community celebrated with a barbecue and tours of the new facility through the afternoon and into the evening.

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Fernie Search and Rescue hold annual fundraiser

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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ernie Search and Rescue held their annual fundraiser event at the Fernie Golf and Country Club on Saturday, June 23.

The event included a meal and numerous auction items generously donated by various

businesses. Nearly 200 people attended and the group raised just over $8,500 which will be used to replace their high-angle rope rescue equipment. This equipment must be replaced every five years because of the intense workloads placed upon it.

Event organizers, Kat

Robinson and Simon Piney would like to thank the many individuals and businesses in the Elk Valley who made such generous donations, as well as Casey Brennan for acting as auctioneer. A list of supporters of the event can be found on Fernie Search and Rescue's web site.

1. Elkford now has one of the Kootenay region’s most beautiful community centres, thanks to the vision and relentless commitment of Mayor Dean McKerracher and to the support of MLA Bill Bennett, Teck Coal, CBT and many others.

2. The $6.4 million energy-efficient Centre is constructed of wood used in new innovative ways. The 1,800-square-metre building features a Visitor Centre, playschool, commercial kitchen, banquet hall with a stage for the performing arts and multi-purpose meeting rooms.

3. The building is being widely recognized as an international example of wood innovation and is the first commercial application of Cross Laminated Timbers (CLT) wall panels in North America.

Bill Downing, President of Structurlam Products referred to the facility as “world class”.

Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

Kat Robinson (left) and Simon Piney (middle) receiving a donation from Karen Pepper of Fernie Alpine Resort (right) for $500.

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Trans-Canada Trail Teck donates $1 million

By Timothy Schafer Submitted

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Rhys Coppens, age 20 was on a ski trip on March 21st, 2010 when he was found unconscious in a small space between two buildings outside a bar in Fernie around 2:25 a.m.

Suffering from numerous injuries, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving in hospital.

If you have any information please contact the local RCMP at (250) 423-4404 or anonymous tips call crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

eck Resources has upped the ante for Canada Day stakes with a $1 million investment to complete the region’s section of the Trans Canada Trail.

The Kootenay portion of the line has been languishing for several years.

However, Teck’s donation will specifically help complete those forlorn sections linking Trail, Nelson, Salmo, Kimberley through to Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford.

Richard Deane, Teck manager of environment, health and safety and public affairs, said the new trail would complement the existing network of trails being developed in the Kootenays.

“Although Trans Canada Trail will direct the work, we’re confident the donation will go a long way towards completing the portion of the trail from Trail through to Elkford,” he said. “And completion of the Trans Canada Trail through this area will provide connectivity of that network with other neigbouring communities, as well as building on the area we have.”

The Trans Canada Trail begins its Kootenay-Boundary journey to the west of Trail in Christina Lake, follows a rail grade up and over the Paulson Summit to Castlegar, then travels from Castlegar to Trail down the east side of the Columbia River on a section called the Columbia River Trail.

From Trail the Trans Canada will be completed to the Beaver Valley and out to Salmo, where it picks up on an old rail grade up to Nelson along the Great Northern Rail Trail, along the West Arm of Kootenay Lake and over Kootenay Lake to Gray Pass and then to the East Kootenay.

Nelson and the West Arm also contain some sections that need to be completed, as well as within Kimberley and Cranbrook.

But one of the key first steps to trail building is land access, said Deane, getting the right to put a trail across private land.

“A lot of the land needed for the trail is private land so (negotiations) can often take time,” he said. “In getting that access in place, once it is there you can proceed quite quickly with trail construction.”

There are many Teck

employees that live in and work throughout the Kootenays, and the trail will touch them all, said Deane.

“This is an investment that connects those communities, and it will provide recreation opportunities for everybody in the Kootenays and for visitors,” he said.

The Trans Canada Trail is the world’s longest network of recreational trails. The B.C. section of the trail is 76 per cent complete.

Teck joins other Chapter 150 donors who are committed to connecting the Trail by Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017.

When fully connected, the Trans Canada Trail will stretch 23,000 kilometres from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic Oceans, linking 1,000 communities and more than 34 million Canadians.

Today, more than 16,800 kilometres of trail are developed and used by millions of Canadians and international visitors to hike, cycle, cross country ski, horseback ride, canoe and snowmobile.

For more information about the Trans Canada Trail, visit www.tctrail.ca.

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Improvements at the range

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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round 40 member volunteers of the Fernie Rod Rod and Gun Club worked

hard over the weekend of June 23 and 24 to make significant improvements to the range on Cokato Road.

Improvements included

a rifle range area, safety improvements, improved bench rests for shooting stations and brand new trap shooting lanes for the new trap facility.

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Bear Corner

By Kathy Murray and Sarah Smith Elk Valley Bear Aware

Bear sightings Fernie • Bears reported accessing unsecured garbage and recycling on Elkview Crescent, Fernie Mobile Home Park and on 11th and 12th Avenues in the Annex.

A fourth bear had to be killed in Fernie over the long weekend. He was accessing garbage in carports, on decks and in backyards which put him in close proximity to families, posing a threat to human safety.

Recreational trails • A group of hikers were chased by a bear on Castle Mountain rock trail.

• A group of hikers Fernie Rod and Gun Club members work at the range.

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and their dogs had an encounter with a brown coloured black bear on Castle Mountain rock trail. Bones were scattered on the trail. The bear is likely guarding a kill. A sow and two cubs were seen on Fat Bastard bike trail. Bears seen throughout the bike park at Fernie Alpine Resort.

Fernie is Bear Country.

Be prepared and expect to encounter wildlife. Make noise to warn bears of your presence and avoid surprising bears at close range. Carry bear spray and know how to use it, travel in groups during daylight and don’t litter on the trails.

Be prepared Educate yourself about bears Avoid encounters Reaction planned

For more information on bear safety visit www.bearaware.bc.ca and watch the movie Staying Safe in Bear Country, available at the Fernie Library.

Please report all bear sightings and incidents to the Ministry of Environment 24-hour hotline at 1-877-952-7277.

For more information, updated bear activity and bear safety please visit bearaware.bc.ca and elkvalleybearaware. wordpress.com or visit us on Facebook.

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District of Elkford 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0 P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • info@elkford.ca • www.elkford.ca

Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee The District of Elkford is currently seeking one (1) member to join the Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to examine the issues related to urban deer within the boundaries of the District of Elkford and to develop recommendations for Council to review.

If you are interested in joining this Committee, submit an application form to the District Office by July 30th.

Application forms can be download from www.elkford. ca or pick on up at the District Office at 816 Michel Road.

For more information, please contact Duncan McDonald at 250.865.4025.

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • July 9th, 6:00pm Regular Council Meeting

• July 23th 6:00 pm Regular Council Meeting

All Regular Council and Committee Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

Elkford’s Branding Receives Three More Awards The District of Elkford’s branding has received awards again – this time on an international level. Elkford’s branding received three awards at the 18th Annual Summit International Awards for creative excellence. Twist Marketing, a Calgary based company that the District of Elkford works with to create our unique branding, was awarded a gold medal for the District of Elkford’s Community Website, and two silver medals for Elkford’s Summer and Winter Promotional Videos.

Twist Marketing was presented with nine creative awards in total. There were more than 4700 entries from 20 countries that were assessed by an international panel of 16 judges. The District of Elkford’s branding and marketing initiative began in 2006 with the re-branding process and has grown into a well-developed brand that has been implemented into almost all aspects of the District’s operations.

The District of Elkford is proud that our branding continues to rise above the other marketing noise.

Water Smart Ambassador

The District of Elkford has hired Scott Maartman as our Water Smart Ambassador for the summer. The Columbia Basin Water Smart Initiative (Water Smart), developed by CBT, helps local governments assess their water conservation needs and develops plans to reduce community water consumption. The District of Elkford is committed to reducing its water use by 20 per cent by 2015.

From May to August, Water Smart Ambassadors will be carrying out residential irrigation audits and promoting water conservation awareness and education.

Contact Scott to sign up for a free Lawn and Garden Water Assessment. Scott will assess your lawn and garden needs by doing a soil and landscape analysis. You will receive a free garden hose timer or rain sensor when you get an assessment.

To book your appointment, call Scott at 250.910.4028 or email him at watersmart@elkford.ca.

For more information, please visit www.cbt.org/watersmart.

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Editorial Elk calf rescued

by Angela Treharne

This last week had me watching the BC Rivers forecast centre closely. The rain didn’t seem to stop bucketing down, and the river level was rising. The centre put Fernie on “flood watch.� My friend asked me what that means exactly and I couldn’t tell her. All I could guess was that it meant things were looking pretty dangerous, and if the rain didn’t stop soon, things could get ugly.

It made me realise how little I actually know about the subject. I live in a town with a river running right past it. In fact, I live in the Annex, only a block or two from the river. But if the water came gushing over the banks, I wouldn’t have a clue what to do. Does anyone have an emergency plan for them and the people they live with? Would you have your electricity shut off in preparation? Would you have sandbags at the ready?

Well, I certainly don’t. And I’m not even sure how I would know that a flood was coming. What warning would we get?

Luckily a call to the City of Fernie reassured me that however clueless I may be, there are guys there that have my back. Apparently the City monitors the rivers every morning during flood season and has a detailed emergency program for if it got to be a state of emergency.

In reality, the river level under the West Fernie bridge didn’t even get that high this week. The City measured higher levels a month ago, when it reached 3.5 m, meaning it was starting to creep up into the parks and on to the trails. This week the BC Hydro water gauge under the bridge only measured 3 m.

If the risk of flooding became great, the City told me they have a lot of resources to utilise to ensure residents are safe, and they assured me they would go door to door to let people know. In extreme cases, the Mayor would declare a state of emergency, which gives the City the power to evacuate homes. Thankfully, the water levels are subsiding, and there doesn’t look like being much flood risk any more. And of course, the great thing about having had all this rain is that it means the risk of fire is also very small!

So get out and enjoy the sun and be glad that The City of Fernie is looking out for us!

Circulation Charlene Kerr

This is an elk calf that was rescued by conservation officers from the Elk River last week. She is recovering with the help of all her friends, other deer rescued from all over the East Kootenays. She has a bad leg but she is on heavy-duty antibiotics and recovering well.

Conservation officers have named her River..

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Letters to the Editor Smoking is never good This is in response to the letters mentioning that marijuana should be legalized.

It really surprises me that seemingly intelligent people seem to come up with this rhetoric.

Cigarette smoking has been legal forever and the government has been raking in the tax money from the sales of tobacco and tobacco products. Yet for years there has been a movement underway to convince cigarette smokers that it is a shameful thing and that cigarette smoking is a burden on our health care costs.

I seem to remember that a number of years ago the government or our health care system was going to take cigarette companies to court in an effort to recoup some of the money that cigarette smoking costs to our health care.

Does anyone not see that the same thing is going to happen when people smoke marijuana? Cigarette smoking does not make us lazy and be unambitious. We know that smoking anything is bad for our lungs. Be real.

Glenda Zwer Slocan

POLL OF THE WEEK Will you leave the Elk Valley over the long weekend?

Yes 22% No 78% This week’s poll question: Does your household have a plan in place for emergencies such as floods or fire?

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Tball season a huge success

By Jenna Jensen Black Rock News

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ball was back in full swing this season in Sparwood with 52 players aged 3 to 8 registered with Elk Valley Minor Ball to learn some new skills and have fun.

The Sparwood Titans team learned and practiced the sport as well as making many new friends along the way.

Head Coach Renee MacCormack implemented the Rally Cap Initiation program. Rally Cap is a Canadian program that has been designed specifically for young baseball players and aims to increase interest in baseball at young ages.

Players participate in combined practice/game structured events while progressing through six skill levels. As they progress through the levels, they earn a different coloured cap.

The goals of this program are to create a fun baseball environment for both children and adults, teach baseball skills, rules and strategies to young players, model and

teach good sportsmanship and to promote increased self-esteem among young athletes.

“It was amazing to see the progression of the baseball players from day one until the end.

They improved all of their skills from throwing and catching to base running. The things we as adults take for granted, like running the bases, is so new to many of these players and by the end of the season 90 per cent of the kids had base running mastered.�

Renee MacCormack Head Coach

Renee MacCormack feels this season was very successful and was very appreciative of all the support she received from the many

parents that volunteered at each practice. "It would not have been possible for one person to coach 52 kids at a time. I organized stations at each practice and many parents volunteered to run a station for the kids. Then the kids would travel from station to station. These stations worked well as it kept kids moving and they didn't get bored."

Each of the baseball players made advances in their skills this season. "It was amazing to see the progression of the baseball players from day one until the end. They improved all of their skills from throwing and catching to base running. The things we as adults take for granted, like running the bases, is so new to many of these players and by the end of the season 90 per cent of the kids had base running mastered," says Renee.

Renee is looking forward to next year's season and has taken what she has learned from this year and will put it in to practice next year.

The most important thing she learned is that 3-4 year

olds are only interested in baseball for about 30 minutes so practices will be split next year based on a combination of age and skill. Younger players will have a 30 minute practice and the older baseball players will go for an hour." Next year, we hope to be able to focus a bit more on strategy and game play with the older players. Skills will always be practiced but we can shift a bit of the focus to how to "play" the game of baseball," she says.

Renee would like to extend her thanks to all of the players for trying their hardest and having fun at each practice.

It made her work a lot easier when she was able to see their smiles and know that they were having fun while learning. Thanks also goes out to the East Kootenay Community Credit Union in Sparwood for helping pay for team t-shirts. She hopes all of her young baseball players will continue to practice their skills over the summer playing catch with friends or their parents and looks forward to another awesome season next year.

Summer Reading Program 2012 Strange But True Facts For children ages 6 to 10 Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday From 1:00 to 2:30

All programs are free and drop ins are welcome Watch for more information on Norden the Magician Wednesday July 18 at 2:30 pm Call the Library at 250-423-4458 or check our website for details at http://fernie.bclibrary.ca

Celebrate the 11th Anniversary of the

TransRockies!

The Sparwood Titans seen a season full of learning, fun and friendship.

Georgina Gilbert Consultant

P.O. Box 32 49 Deerborne Drive Elkford, B.C. 250-433-6265 gg.cass@live.ca

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Around the Valley New clubs for little golfers Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service.

Please send an email to editor@thefreepress.ca or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.

Starting Friday, July 6 to Thursday, July 12

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BOOK THE ARCADE FOR YOUR NEXT AFTERNOON OR EVENING PARTY! Visit www.ferniemovies. com for more info.

Call 250-423-3132 to book.

3:00 pm Matinees on Saturday & Sunday - $5.50 per person

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$9.00 321 2nd Avenue in Historical Downtown Fernie 250-423-7111

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THIS WEEK Thursday, July 5 • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday night, 6:15 -7:30 p.m. in the Salvation Army building. Call Isabel, 250-4237043.

• Every Thursday 6:30 p.m. onwards – fun darts at Sparwood Legion.

1 p.m.

• Fernie Chamber Orchestra meets every Monday at 7 p.m.

Musicians of all abilities are welcome. For more info call Yolaine at 250-423-7825 or wyhames@gmail. com • Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 1 to 3 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie.

Fernie Golf and Country Club have purchased a set of new junior clubs for $1,000 thanks to donations from clubs and organizations. The clubs will be used for the summer camps.

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Friday, July 6 • Cribbage at Senior Drop-In Centre, Fernie, every Friday 7:30 p.m.

•Sparwood Legion open jam session at 7 p.m.

• Jitney darts every Friday at Fernie Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 p.m. Drop in and meet new people. All adults welcome. If you are interested phone the lounge at 250-423-6218 for details.

• Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon

Tuesday, July 10

• Every Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw at Sparwood Legion 4 - 6 p.m.

• Fernie Legion meat draw 4 - 6 p.m. Fun and Entertaining. All welcome to join us.

• The Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market at the Baynes Lake Community Centre, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Crib / Whist alternate weeks, Seniors Drop In Centre, Fernie, 7:30 p.m.

• Fernie Heritage Library storytime program - ages three-five: 11:15 a.m. – Noon • Fun, crafts and lunch anytime between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Fernie.

The kitchen at the Seniors Centre is open weekly from 9 a.m, to 2 p.m Monday through Thursday.

Coffee or tea, sandwiches, soup and/or dessert can be purchased.

General public welcome.

• Fernie Heritage Library free, drop in program for ages 6 to 10.

Join summer student Meredith at the Summer Reading Club, from Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn crazy facts, make new friends and have fun!

Call the Fernie Heritage Library or check their website for more information.

Sunday, July 8

Wednesday, July 11

Saturday, July 7

• Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details.

• LDS Family Services women’s only support group for spouses of those struggling with all addictions. Anonymous call-in group meets every Sunday 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call toll-free 1-877-4537266 and enter meeting number ID 2977.

• Pancake breakfast at Elko Community Hall. $7. 9 a.m. to noon. Everyone welcome.

Monday, July 9 • Mahjong at Seniors Drop centre, Fernie, every Monday 7 p.m.

• Dominoes at Seniors Drop centre, Fernie, every Monday

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• Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details.

•Cribbage, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 1 p.m.

•Darts, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 7 p.m.

• Fernie Heritage Library toddlertime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon • Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 7 to 9 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie.

• Fernie Heritage Library free, drop in program for ages 6 to 10.

Join summer student Meredith at the Summer Reading Club, from Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn crazy facts, make new friends and have fun!

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Animal Attractants

City Council Meeting Schedule

Please remember to please clean up your yards of all animal attractants and only put your garbage and recycling out the morning of your pick up as there have been many bear sightings in town.

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Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall Ph: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0

Barbecues & Outdoor Cooking attracts bears. Never leave any food unattended outdoors. Burn off your grill after each use. Cover the barbecue with a tarp.

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Compost does not usually attract bears if it is well managed.

However, if there is a noticeable odour, it can become a problem.

Composts should be turned to mix with air. Worm composting is virtually odorless and a good alternative in bear season.

Bird Feeders attract bears especially when loaded with rich sunflower seeds and suet.

Pet Food left outside will attract bears. Pets should be fed indoors.

Fruit Trees often go un-harvested and attract bears. Some people feel that letting bears have unwanted fruit is acceptable, but encouraging bears to enter into residential areas is always a risk. The solution is to harvest your fruit early and or fence your orchards. Unwanted fruit trees should be removed.

A major attraction for these hungry bears are the garbage cans left in carports, and apple trees that have unpicked fruit on them or apples left on the ground.

Area residents are urged to take all necessary pre-cautions to prevent bears from being destroyed.

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

(Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226 Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

Dress your lawn for summer!!

Check the soil under your lawn.

If it’s sandy or less than 15 cms deep, it’s likely using too much water. Improve soil by top dressing in spring and fall with 1 cm of good soil or well-composted organics. “Grasscycle” in summer by leaving grass clippings on the lawn after mowing.

Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3) Phone: 250-423-2254 For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911

Hydrant Maintenance

Every year the City of Fernie opens hydrants to let the water flush out the waterlines to keep them clean and help make sure that water quality is maintained. While the water is being released you may experience a temporary shutoff of your water, decreased water pressure or water that is slightly cloudy.

These conditions are normal during hydrant maintenance activities and are only temporary. If you find cloudy water please run your taps for a short period until the water runs clean.

Hydrant Maintenance runs through to the end of September.

Need more information?

Call City Hall at 250-423-6817

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Summer Hours for Fernie City Hall Effective Wednesday, July 4 until, and including, Friday, August 31, 2012 City Hall will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays) Regular Scheduled hours for City Hall of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays) Will resume on Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Fernie Aquatic Centre Summer 2012 Swim Schedule July 2 to Septmeber 1, 2012

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* At least one lane of the main pool is available during Public Swim for laps.* * During Public Swim times there may be shared use of the facilites due to organzied instructional programs.*

Turbidity in Our Water The public is reminded that due to normal spring conditions and heavy rains, turbidity levels can change quickly.

During these spring fluctuations, the City and Interior Health recommend that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems or anyone seeking additional protection drink boiled water or a safe alternative at all times.

If you or your business would like to receive Water Quality notifications via email or fax please contact City Hall at 250 423-6817 or check the daily water quality ratings on the City’s website at www.fernie.ca homepage.

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D IS T R I C T O F S PA RWO O D Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY BY LEASE

In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice that at the Regular Meeting on July 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Council will consider a resolution to authorize the disposition of the following property to the Society For Kid’s Care – Elk Valley by way of a Lease Agreement: Lot A, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP19215, PID 017-118-778, 421 Pine Avenue, commonly known as the daycare at Mountain View Elementary School.

The Lease Agreement is for a period of three (3) years, commencing on July 1, 2012 up to and including June 30, 2015 for the sum of TEN ($10.00) DOLLARS for each year for the three year term.

A copy of the Lease and related documentation may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

Raeleen Manjak Director of Corporate Services

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & FACILITIES SERVICES

POSITION: Casual On Call – Recreation Maintenance Operator DATE OF POSTING: June 14, 2012 NATURE OF POSITION: Performs a variety of general and specific labour type tasks requiring agility and physical effort in the performance of skilled tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the physical plant and equipment including the recreation and leisure centre, parks and other recreation facilities and equipment used in the process of their maintenance. Provides janitorial and maintenance, repairs and / or construction such as painting, plumbing and carpentry to facilities and operational maintenance of ice making, ice plant and swimming pool equipment; makes and maintains ice sheets in the ice rink; Assists in the creation of, planting, pruning and maintaining of gardens; maintenance and upgrading to fields, walking trails and related outside recreational equipment; shovels and removes snow; Cuts grass; Inspects facilities and equipment, initiates, receives and/ or completes work orders; prepares corresponding reports as required; performs other services as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Be physically fit and able to perform labor-intensive work.

• Carpentry skills (construction & finishing, cabinetry, drywall install & repair) Painting; • Plumbing skills (copper pipe install & soldering, pvc pipe install, repair& gluing, toilet, sink, faucet, flush valve, mixing valve install and repair) .

• Ability to operate and maintain smaller equipment including lawn mowers, the ice edger, and the snow blower (change blades, change oil, sharpen blades, etc) • Ability to make repairs to parks and playground equipment • Ability to operate power tools including a chain saw, mowers, and snow blower • Ability to do basic maintenance work on vehicles, including the changing of tires, checking oil, transmission fluid, coolant, wiper fluid, and brake fluid.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION • Valid Class 5 Drivers License • Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent • 5th Class Power Engineer or Ice Facility Operator Certification The District of Sparwood reserves the right to provide candidates with training to obtain the Ice Facility Operator Certification. Requests for this provision will be considered on an individual basis.

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be give to applicants with the following certifications and experience.

• Pool Operators Level I & II • RFABC Ice Makers Course • Building service worker training • First aid training • Electrical & Mechanical Training JOB SPECIFICATIONS Applications with covering letter and resume will be received until the position is filled.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate the ‘required skills and abilities listed above. Wages, benefits and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698. Current hourly rate for this position is $28.71.

Duane Lawrence Director of Facilities and Community Services District of Sparwood, P.O. Box 669, Sparwood, B.C., Canada, V0B 2G0, Phone (250) 425-0552 Email: recreation@sparwood.bc.ca

MANAGER OF PLANNING Situated in the south east corner of BC, Sparwood is a family-friendly Rocky Mountain community nestled in the heart of BC's Elk Valley. Our community offers exceptional lifestyle opportunities just out the back door that include world-class skiing, fishing, hiking, paddling, hunting, and other outdoor experiences. Approximately 4,000 residents call Sparwood home. As a result of a robust mining industry (Teck Coal), Sparwood is experiencing growth pressures in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. 2500 new jobs are slated to be added by Teck alone over the next five years.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Manager of Planning will provide leadership and direction in all aspects of planning and development.

The Manager will supervise a small department with a planning technician and part time (contract) building official.

The successful candidate will possess: •

Substantial experience in the review and processing of development applications and subdivisions;

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Working knowledge of the functions of the department, including extensive knowledge of the legislation, regulations, bylaws, and policies as they pertain to municipal land use planning;

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A degree in Planning or a related discipline and be a member (or eligible to become a member) of the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC);

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The ability to write effective technical documents including reports to Council, bylaws, and policies that relate to municipal land use planning;

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The ability to effectively lead and facilitate community meetings;

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Achieve creative and balanced solutions with developers, professionals, the general public, community groups, and external agencies; and

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The ability to provide effective team leadership and to undertake all facets of supervising staff.

This position will be of interest to Planners at an intermediate level who have direct, hands-on experience in development review and are seeking advancement and increased responsibility. It may also interest more experienced professionals, wishing to relocate for the lifestyle advantages.

The District of Sparwood offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and references in confidence by 4:00 p.m. MDT July 19, 2012.

Terry Melcer, Chief Administrative Officer District of Sparwood Box 520 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Tel: 250.425.6810 email: tmelcer@sparwood.ca www.sparwood.ca Thanks to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB POSTING

POSITION: CASUAL TRANSFER STATION ATTENDANT DATE OF POSTING: July 3, 2012 Written or typed applications for this position must be filed with the undersigned no later than Monday, July 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm.

NATURE OF POSITION: This is a Casual Position that is on an on-call basis to cover absences due to sick leave, vacation, special leave or any approved leave or to fill temporary vacancies or augment regular full-time or regular part-time staff during peak periods.

This employee may perform duties such as weighing of all vehicles entering the landfill, collecting tipping fees, generating cash receipts, directing public to correct locations, keep the areas free of debris, loading trucks with bobcat or similar type machine for removal of refuse from the site. This employee will perform general cleanup grounds and buildings, cleanup of fenced areas around the perimeter of the landfill site as well as testing and repairing of fencing. During the winter months this person will also be required, to remove snow from the site as well as perform all other related duties as assigned.

Receives general direction and varied levels of supervision from the Director of Operations at Public Works and/or as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Drivers License.

• Physically capable of lifting heavy weights etc.

• Grade 12 Education or equivalent.

• Computer Proficiency.

• Capable of following oral and written directions.

• Ability to operate a Skid Steer machine or similar type of equipment.

• Able to perform duties as set out in the Skills assessment for this position.

Wages, benefits and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698, Transfer Station Attendant – 19.40/hr.

APPLY TO: Mel Bohmer Director of Operations District of Sparwood Box 1929, 477 Pine Avenue Sparwood, B.C. V0B 2G0 (250) 425-7760

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Isabella Dicken celebrate athletic and academic achievements

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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sabella Dicken celebrated student achievement at

their year end awards ceremony held recently.

Ethan Heavey, Emily Dykhuizen, Cory Caldwell - 7D Gigliotti All Around Sportsmanship Dawn Voysey

Maylazia Rookes and Rylee Whitson - Lisa Tkatch Memorial.

McKenzie Braconnier - Jack Pidgeon Citizenship

JJ Goodison and Ethan Heavey - Math Achievement.

Luke Godfrey - Top Male Athlete.

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n June 23 Fernie Martial Arts hosted its first house tournament at Max Turk school. The karate/ kickboxing tournament involved four to 14 year olds of various skill levels, including white, yellow, and orange belts.

For many, this was their first tournament. The 15 students from the FMA club were also joined by 15 students from Cranbrook's Rocky Mountain Academy of Martial Arts for the tournament.

Fighters were separated by age group and swords were given to first, second, and third winners of both point fighting and continuous bouts. Younger groups wore padding to protect against kicks and falls, but several of the older students elected to forgo body padding in favour of better technique execution.

“We just have fun and a laid back attitude,” said FMA coach, Francis McArdel. “We want to learn the good things about the sport, like technique and competition.”

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ark Place Draw: Brenda Muselins Overwaitea Draw: Aysha Haines Event Winners: 0 - 18: no winner 19 - 24: Danielle Kiedyk 25 - 33: Anne Majic 34+: Jill Snell New Player: no winner Deuce Pot: No winner Skins Winners: Jill Snell 6, Aysha Haines 2

Two fighters begin a bout.

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With organizers stressing the importance of positive reinforcement, the atmosphere at the tournament was extremely friendly and welcoming.

Participants reflected the clubs' philosophy of sportsmanship, congratulating one another on their success and sharing hugs and handshakes.

“We're here for the kids,” said McArdel, reflecting on the club's mandate, “to give them something to compete against and something to train

for. There's not much for them here in the Kootenays, so we're just trying to create a positive environment. It's especially good for troubled kids. They come and let their anger and frustration out at the club and they don't get in trouble at school.”

The FMA will be continuing through the summer and will pick up weekly classes again in September. Membership is not seasonal and sign-up can take place at any time.

All competitors prepare to fight.

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Super Soccer Saturday

By Allison Barry Coach and volunteer FYSA

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pring soccer wrapped up in Fernie on June 23 with teams taking the field for one final day of games, cheers and laughs.

Spring soccer began just as soon as the fields were free of snow, ran through May and June, and finished with an all-inclusive year-end tournament on Saturday June 23.

This year’s tournament was a huge success filled with great games and a lot of fun. Despite the threat of heavy rain, all four of Fernie’s soccer fields were packed with players, volunteer coaches, parents and fans. The rain never materialized but the great plays, saves and goals did and everybody had a great day despite the final scores on the field.

With over 30 teams across six age divisions, plus a thriving Timbits squad, Fernie Youth Soccer had

Photo by Adam R. MacDonald

over 400 players this year. Players in all divisions came out twice every week, rain or shine, to work on skill development and to take part in games against their division opponents, often times leaving soaked but smiling after a game well played. In addition to the league schedule, some Fernie teams also had the opportunity to travel and compete in tournaments in Cranbrook, Kalispell and Crowsnest Pass.

Although spring soccer has come to an end, drop-in summer soccer for children aged 8-12 is likely to take place, for further details or to help out contact Susan Rohn at susan@fernie.com. In addition, two soccer development camps are scheduled to take place in Fernie this summer – the Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp will run July 9-13 and the Soccer Quest Soccer Camp will take place August 20-24. For details visit www.challengersports.com and www.soccerquest.ca respectively.

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Graduation 2012 Elkford Secondary School

By Jenna Jensen Black Rock News

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he small graduating class celebrated their accomplishments with friends and family

joining them in the gym. Their morning cap and gown ceremonies were followed by their evening grand march and dance.

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Jaffray Elementary Junior Secondary School

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Graduation 2012 Fernie Secondary School

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ernie Secondary S c h o o l ' s graduating class celebrated an end of an era on Friday, as they prepared to leave school and start new adventures.

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isitors from Sparwood, Fernie and abroad joined Elkford residents in celebrating Wildcat Days. With plenty of activities, vendors, displays and various sporting events, Elkford was a hub of

activity over the weekend. The Friday night fireworks show kicked off the celebrations and the Saturday morning parade seen streets lined with young and old to take in all of the sights. Hundreds of kids spent the sunny afternoon playing games, bouncing away in bouncy tents, getting

their faces painted and much more. Various ball games took place over the course of the weekend and food and snacks were in abundance. With warm weather and a celebration to be remembered Elkford is again known for hosting one wild party.

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Baynes Lake Farmers Market in full swing

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he Baynes L a k e Farmers Market has been up and running since June 16 and is as big a hit this year as always.

The market will operate 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday until September 1.

Come down and sample some fresh produce, hot kettle corn and other treats while browsing through all the booths selling everything from jewellery to ornaments and being entertained with live music.

Trooper and his owner at the market on June 30.

A girl visiting from Calgary dances with local musicians.

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The live show stars John Dunsworth (Lahey) and Patrick Roach (Randy) as their titled characters from the Trailer Park Boys series that ran on Showcase from 2001 to 2007, and in two featured films.

Sunnyvale Trailer Park’s supervisor Lahey and his assistant Randy are coming out to share stories and their East Coast humour and maybe a drink or two on Saturday July 7 at 10 p.m.

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Sparwood Minor Soccer season comes to a close Kids aged four to ten and their families marked the end of the soccer season with a barbecue, games, and treats last weekend.

BLACK Over 240 Sparwood youth are enrolled in soccer ROCK from ages four to 18. “We had a great season,� says NEWS Sparwood Minor Soccer President Cindy Thummerer. “Aside from it being short, the kids had a lot of fun,�

Jenna Jensen she says. blackrocknews@thefreepress.ca Over 450 hot dogs were served at the windup.

The Sparwood Minor Soccer Association would like to remind residents that coaches are always needed.

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Snap.1 - Hotdogs, chips, pop and ice cream were enjoyed by all during the Sparwood Minor Soccer windup party.

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JACOBER (nee McClure): It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tracy (Teresa) Jacober (nee McClure) on Monday, June 25, 2012.

Tracy was born on September 30, 1950 in Edmonton, AB and moved to Powell River, BC as a child. In 1975 she moved to Medicine Hat, AB where her journey began. Tracy was a hard worker and worked at several businesses in Medicine Hat. In 1983 she started her career with Canada Post as a letter carrier. She loved her job and was very proud to accomplish a position that was extremely hard. She had 3 children she loved and cared for.

On April 11, 1987 Tracy met the love of her life, Warren Jacober, and along with Warren came 2 bonuses – his sons Jeff and Kyle. Later Warren and Tracy joined in marriage and began a wonderful life together. In 1993 they invested in a retirement property in Elko, BC. Every weekend they made the trip to their property in BC to enjoy the beautiful nature along with some much needed R&R. In 1995 they moved to BC and she was transferred to Canada Post in Fernie, BC. In 1997 Tracy was diagnosed with a peripheral vascular disease which resulted in her going onto disability and taking early retirement. She was disappointed but accepted the life challenges that were thrown her way.

Tracy was an amazing wife, an awesome mother and was adored by her grandchildren. When she set her mind to something she followed through every time, regardless of the obstacles she faced. She was always a strong willed person and her family was and will always be proud of her. Tracy had a true passion for animals and loved her pets, treating them like they were her children. She was known to be a “busy body” who enjoyed playing pranks, and was always smiling and giggling.

Tracy was predeceased by her parents Art and Phyllis McClure, her firstborn son Timothy (Timmy), her brother Dale McClure and her sister Ardis Sibley. She is survived by her soul mate and best friend Warren, her son Michael Kosolofski, daughters Brenda (Rob) McDonnell and Laura (Kirk) Keller, stepsons Jeff (Amy) Jacober and Kyle (Robyn) Jacober, and grandchildren Riley and Jenna McDonnell, Ember and Eden Jacober and Carter and Beckett Jacober.

She will be sadly missed by all her friends and family who gave her strength, love and purpose during her battle with cancer.

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RCMP REPORT

- Crime in the Elk Valley

Monday, June 4 â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 4:30 a.m. a person in dark clothing was seen walking on the shoulder of the road.

The complainant was concerned for the pedestrianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety.

In Sparwood at 9:56 a.m. vandalism to grave markers in the old graveyard was reported.

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â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 10:35 a.m. police attended to a well being check. All was fine. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 10:43 a.m. a licence plate was reported stolen. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elko at 10:54 a.m. a vehicle hit an elk. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 11:47 a.m. there was a domestic dispute. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 2:45 p.m. a ring was reported stolen. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 3:06 p.m. a complainant reported an individual was causing problems at a business. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 3:24 p.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 3:47 p.m. there was a domestic dispute. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 6:35 p.m. a dark pink 60-inch bike that says cream soda on the side was stolen from Pinyon Court. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 7:11 p.m. police attended to a well being check. All was fine. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 7:14 p.m. police attended to keep the peace while belongings were retrieved. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 9:31 p.m. a suspicious male was reported to be hanging around a business. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 10:35 p.m. an individual was in breach of court ordered conditions.

Tuesday, June 5 â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 6:15 a.m. a male was hanging around a business. Police attended and took him to the Fernie hospital as they were concerned about his mental

health. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 11:03 a.m. there was a false residential alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 11:06 a.m. a complainant reported gas was being stolen from a vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 12:12 p.m. a yellow semi unit was reported for driving erratically. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 3:23 p.m. a hit and run was reported. A possible suspect has been identified and this incident is still under investigation. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 5:07 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 5:44 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 6:07 p.m. tools and skis were stolen from a utility trailer on Riverside Way. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 10:19 p.m. police attended to a wellbeing check. The subject was taken to the hospital for further assessment.

Wednesday, June 6 â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 8:29 a.m. a dirt bike was stolen. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 10:07 a.m. an individual was in breach of court ordered conditions.

Police located the man and he was transported to Alberta for outstanding warrants. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 12:02 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 1:33 p.m. a lost motorcycle plate was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 8:17 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 11:33 p.m. a complainant reported a Nissan truck was swerving and driving erratically.

investigation they were soon advised that the biker had in fact returned home safely. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 11:40 a.m. a semi was reported for driving erratically. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 11:53 a.m. an assault was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 12:58 p.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported in a business parking lot. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 1:20 p.m. an assault was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 2:18 p.m. a twovehicle accident occurred. No injuries were reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 1:44 p.m. a lime green Volkswagen was reported for excessive speed. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 5:33 p.m. a Toyota Tacoma with Saskatchewan plates was swerving and driving erratically. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elko at 5:48 p.m. a possible impaired driver was reported when a complainant reported a white Mercury Sable was having difficulty maintaining his lane and speed. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 7:41 p.m. an unsecured premises was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 10:41 p.m. there was a loud party complaint. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 11:14 p.m. theft of plywood from a construction area was reported.

In Fernie at 11:36 p.m. a complainant reported someone ringing their doorbell and sending threatening text messages Thursday, June 7

Thursday, June 7 â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 12:03 a.m. there was a disturbance. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 9:17 a.m. a red convertible was reported for weaving on the road. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 11:25 a.m. a subject had gone mountain biking and had not returned. When police were beginning the

Friday, June 8 â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 8:09 a.m. there was a hit and run on Cokato Road. This incident is still under investigation. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 9:30 a.m. a complainant thought their business had been broken into.

Police attended and all appeared fine. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at

11:37 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

In Fernie at 2:54 a.m. a very intoxicated woman was passed out in the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bathroom. She was arrested and lodged in a cell until she was sober Friday, June 8

â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 11:42 p.m. a black F150 was driving without plates. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 2:07 p.m. a bike was reported stolen. It is described as having fat tires, a metal basket with reflectors and a new pale green and white seat. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 5:21 pm. a wallet was reported lost. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 5:26 p.m. an officer on patrol saw a vehicle driving at excessive speeds inside the town limits. The vehicle was stopped and impounded for seven days. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 6:19 p.m. a complainant reported several youths were climbing on the roof of a business. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 8:53 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 9:12 p.m. a complainant advised a truck and trailer unit clipped their mirror while passing. A licence plate number was obtained. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 11:16 p.m. a complainant reported hearing gunshots or fireworks. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 11:33 p.m. when police checked a broken down vehicle they located a very intoxicated subject who was arrested and lodged in a cell until sober. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 11:34 p.m. a dog was reported on the highway. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 11:37 p.m. there was an intoxicated male in the ball fields yelling and causing a disturbance.

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RCMP REPORT Continued from page 24

Saturday, June 9 â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 12:53 p.m. an assault was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 1:53 p.m. there was a false business alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 2:03 a.m. the ambulance requested police assistance with a patient at a bush party. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 2:53 p.m. an assault was reported.

In Elkford at 6:29 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident. All four occupants were injured.

One passenger was flown to Calgary due to the severity of her injuries.

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â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 9:51 a.m. there was

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Sunday, June 10 â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 2:30 a.m. there was a false business alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 6:10 a.m. there was a

- Crime in the Elk Valley â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 9:16 a.m. a flower basket was stolen from the front of a business. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 10:52 a.m. the driver of a white semi was reported to be possibly impaired when he was seen driving over the centre of the line. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 10:47 a.m. there was an assault. â&#x20AC;˘ In Hosmer at 11:17 a.m. a camper reported finding a cougar hound in very poor condition and was concerned for its health. The owner of the hound was located and reported it had taken off days earlier, and it had been missing since then. The owner of the dog had several other hounds at his residence who were all in healthy condition. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 12:13 p.m. threats were reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 2:41 p.m. there was a

false business alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 8:02 a.m. apple trees were broken down on the 700 block of Fourth Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 10:12 a.m. threats were reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 1:07 p.m. a wellbeing check was made and all was fine. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elko at 3:30 p.m. there was a break and enter at a campground. This incident is still under investigation. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 5:03 p.m. police were required to remove a person from the hospital. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 5:04 p.m. a wallet was reported lost. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 11:41 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

Tuesday, June 12 â&#x20AC;˘ In Newgate at 2:15 a.m. there was a report of a horse on the road.

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Wednesday, June 13 â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 1:51 a.m. there was a loud party complaint. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 2:29 a.m. police attended to a neighbour dispute. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 6:09 a.m. there was a domestic dispute. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 8:09 a.m. police were advised of a breach of court ordered conditions.

In Sparwood at 9:16 a.m. a solar panel had been found shot several times with a gun near Corbin.

Wednesday, June 13

â&#x20AC;˘ In Hosmer at 9:44 p.m. a dog was seen running on the highway causing a hazard.

Thursday, June 14 â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 1:12 a.m. an individual was seen breaking flower pots and other items on Elk Street. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 2:42 p.m. a complainant reported loud music from a residence on Mt. Ingram Street. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 4:50 a.m. there was a report of a break and enter. Police attended immediately and searched the residence.

There was nothing to suggest a break and enter had occurred. â&#x20AC;˘ In Baynes Lake at 8:16 a.m. there was a theft of two kayaks. They are sit on top ocean kayaks, 11 ft long. One was blue and one was pink. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 2:09 p.m. there was an abandoned 911 call.

Police determined it was an issue with phone lines. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 3:03 p.m. a theft of soccer equipment was reported. A black bag with 10 soccer balls, 10 flat cones and first aid kit were missing. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 3:35 p.m. there was a report of vandalism done to camper vans. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 5:34 p.m. air was let out of tires on a vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 6:26 p.m. hikers called in to report they had

got lost on a trail. Fernie Search and Rescue was dispatched and located the two hikers and let them out safely. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 8:06 p.m. a report was made notifying police that an individual was in the area with two outstanding warrants.

Friday, June 15

â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 1 a.m. there was a disturbance at a hotel.

Hotel staff requested police assistance. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 1:36 a.m. a complainant reported that someone was setting off fireworks or firecrackers. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 9:29 a.m. there was a false business alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 9:57 a.m. a report of damage to forestry equipment was made. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 12:26 p.m. a lost licence plate decal was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 12:55 p.m. a cell phone was found. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 2 p.m. a subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 3:35 p.m. police attended to a wellbeing check.

In Sparwood at 3:41 p.m. a bag of marijuana was located downtown.

Friday, June 15

â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 4:01 p.m. hikers reported being approached by dogs on a trail. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 10:53 p.m. a loud party was reported. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 10:56 p.m. there was a false residential alarm.

Saturday, June 16

â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 12:50 a.m. there was a false business alarm. â&#x20AC;˘ In Elkford at 2:38 a.m. there was a report of two or three people yelling and fighting and being belligerent. â&#x20AC;˘ In Fernie at 3:26 p.m. there was a lost licence plate decal. â&#x20AC;˘ In Sparwood at 3:23 p.m. a complainant reported vandalism to her vehicle. Her vehicle had broken wipers and scratches.

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