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Sparwood couple win half a million in lotto

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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Sparwood couple are celebrating after winning half a million dollars in the Lotto Max MaxMillions Friday night.

Diana and Lee Anderson, from Sparwood, found out about their win on Saturday morning when Diana checked the ticket online.

“I decided to pick up a ticket at the last minute,” said Diana.

“The next morning, when I was checking the numbers (online), I noticed that there were two draws for the MaxMillion that had been won in the Kootenays.

“I checked my ticket and then I think I was in shock and nobody would believe me!” said Diana, calling The Free Press from Lotto Max headquarters in

Kamloops where the couple travelled on Sunday to pick up the money. “I was with my daughter when I checked the numbers, then I called my husband at work.”

The couple buy a ticket every week, but bought extra for Friday’s draw, because the jackpot was $50 million.

But Lee, who is a serviceman at Greenhills mine, and Diana, a waitress, have no plans for the money yet.

“Well, it’s not enough to retire on,” said Diana. “I think we’re still in shock because we have no ideas at all yet what to spend the money on.”

The couple have three daughters and two grandsons.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Express Mart in Sparwood.

Teck dealing with falling coal prices

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ith the price of coal continuing to drop, Teck is doing its best to adjust following a sharp drop in quarterly profits.

The mining company’s Vancouver based head office reported on October 24 that Teck Resources posted a third quarter profit of $349 million, in comparison to $742 million during the same period in 2011.

“Uncertainty in global economic conditions has led to overall results in lower commodity prices, and steel making coal is part of that,” said Nic Milligan, Manager of

Community and Public Affairs for Teck Coal. “During the quarter we reduced our productions to align with the declining market demand.”

The company said that gross profit from sales of premium grade steelmaking coal fell $649 million compared to third quarter profits in 2011, as a result of significantly lower coal prices, reduced sales volumes, and higher total unit costs.

Those factors offset a six per cent increase in coal production compared to the same period a year earlier.

With five active mining sites in and around the Elk Valley, Milligan was unable to provide any infor-

mation as to how labour and local employees would be affected. He remarked, “Right now we’re just focused on adjusting our costs based on our current model.”

Milligan explained cost reduction programs have been designed to reduce Teck Coal’s costs to a minimum of $200 million from the company’s annual operating costs.

“We’re addressing efficiencies throughout our business to bring our costs in line. One of those is an increase in the number of train cars per set, so that reduces our transportation costs,” stated Milligan.

“At each operation we’re looking for cost saving measures, like man-

aging consumables such as explosives and power.”

He added, “We remain optimistic, but it’s very difficult to predict the future, so our current thinking is to contain our costs and do our best to weather this slump in demand.”

In addition to steelmaking coal, Teck Resources also produces copper, lead, zinc, and molybdenum, and has several operations throughout Canada and South America. The company stated it has cut its capital expenditure target by roughly $1.2 billion for the rest of 2012 and 2013, with about $300 million of new cuts coming this year.

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COME “VEG” WITH US! Agricultural Plan Open Houses You are invited to join us at our upcoming Agricultural Plan Open Houses. There will be seven evenings in all, led by our consultant Dave Struthers to create conversations around agriculture in the region. And, we want to hear from you!

Dave will be sharing information on the 2011 Agricultural Land Use Inventory, and looking to learn more about your vision for the future of agriculture in the East Kootenay and how to work toward that vision.

Although we recognize the impact the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and Agricultural Land Commission policies have on agriculture in our region, we do not intend to focus on the merits of the ALR or operation of the ALC. The changes being undertaken by the ALC will be led by the Commission and are not part of the Agricultural Plan process.

The next Open Houses will be held: Monday, November 5, 2012 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Hosmer Community Centre 7431 6th Ave

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Sparwood boys host Halloween fundraiser

By Jenna Jensen Contributor

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he Sparwood Secondary School's senior boys volleyball team hosted a fun, seasonal fundraiser this week creating quite a stir in the Greenwood Mall in Sparwood. With pumpkins donated by Overwaitea Foods the boys took to carving them for donations from the public. Sue Hanlon, mother of one of the athletes set up a booth and painted children’s faces while Halloween cupcakes and candies were also given away as part of the fundraising event.

Hanlon, who thought of the unique fundraising idea explained that she knew the team needed to raise money and working off the spooky season was something she thought would work well.

Many goblins, vampires and other little monsters were seen running around the mall and many happy residents will now have their doorsteps adorned with beautifully carved pumpkins this Halloween.

The fundraiser raised the currently undefeated team $500. And with no losses to date they are hoping for a chance at this year's Kelowna provincials. The teams give their thanks to Overwaitea Foods and the community for their support.

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Fernie Fire Chief awarded Exemplary Service medal

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ernie’s Fire Chief, Shawn Ivany, has been recognised for his longstanding service and extensive training in fire protection rescue and emergency services. On October 22, Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano presented Ivany with a Fire Services Exemplary Service medal.

“Mr. Ivany has extensive training in the fields of fire protection rescue and emergency services,” stated Giuliano. “He has been a firefighter in Chilliwack, a safety officer for the office of the Fire Commissioner, Fire Chief for the District of Elkford, and is Director of Fire and Emergency Services and Fire Chief for the City of Fernie as well.”

She added, “Thank you so much for the work that you are doing for Fernie.”

Throughout the course of his career, Ivany has also served as acting Regional Kootenay Fire Commissioner, lieutenant, and fire inspector. He is currently authorized as local assistant to the Fire Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano (right) awards Fire Chief Shawn Ivany with a Fire Services Commissioner for the City of Fernie. Exemplary Service medal.

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City asks Environment Minister for help

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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he City of Fernie is joining forces with a number of other communities to address urban wildlife challenges.

Penticton, Grand Forks, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Invermere, and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen are all dealing with deer management problems within their municipalities. After receiving correspondence from the City of Penticton, Fernie will be joining the team of communities to ask Terry Lake, the Minister of Environment, for further assistance with the issue.

The communities are collectively asking that the province consider three actions; provide more consistent and

accountable advice to municipalities dealing with urban deer management issues, provide communities with additional funding to assist local governments in dealing with wildlife, and conduct more scientific evidence and report on causes and solutions to the problem.

“I thought the things that they asked for and stated are things that are of concern to us, and I think we should support it by sending a letter to Mr. Lake saying that we support what these people are saying, and that we have the same concerns and we expect them to take a more proactive approach,” said Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano at a council meeting held on October 22. “I just feel that the government needs to do more to help communities manage their wildlife.”

Fernie councilors discussed the topic of urban wildlife in the city at a previous council meeting and decided to hold off on a deer cull, or any other preventative measures for the time being. With Invermere currently facing court action to defend their public involvement process following a cull, Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano felt it was important for the community to address their deer situation with caution.

Within Grandforks, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Invermere, and Penticton, around $190,000 has already been spent or budgeted to deal with urban deer management. The municipalities involved are hopeful that Minister Lake will support them in asking the province to take responsibility of the issue.

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Council holds strong on parking bylaw

By Jenna Jensen Contributor

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ver the course of several recent council meetings held in Sparwood, the discussion of the new off street parking bylaw was discussed, reviewed and finalised.

The launch of the new bylaw began with many concerned residents of Sparwood attending council meetings and expressing their concerns over snowplowing issues, especially windrows.

After hearing from residents, council felt it was time for action. After thorough discussions with the District of Sparwood Public Works Department, it was found that one of the biggest problems facing snowplows and effective street by street snow clearing was vehicles parking on the street. To achieve efficiencies in snow removal and to reduce unequal windrow distribution while plowing, council approved the adoption of Bylaw 1106 on October 15, 2012. Bylaw 1106 amends the “Sparwood Traffic, Parking and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 472” to prohibit on-street parking from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 1 to March 31, inclusive. "People just need to be off the street at all times during plowing," says Mayor Lois Halko. "People can back in their driveway in the order they are leaving in the morning and things like this can become a family habit and minimise hassle to people. I can foresee some challenges, but we really want to support Public Works. People should know, we are not out to punish people, but even though our snow removal is excellent we have still had concerns from the public who want it better," she says.

Residents should note that parking on the street during snow plowing, snow removal, snow hauling, or sanding operations is prohibited. It is an offence to push, place or throw any snow or ice upon a highway or lane and that no advance warning is required under the bylaw and the Motor Vehicle Act and offending vehicles will be towed.

Residents of Sparwood have come forward expressing their concerns over the new bylaw, stating they have several vehicles and one parking space or that they are unsure on how to ensure a vehicle is off the road with shift workers parking on the street and going to sleep. Council listened to their concerns and expressed that they understood and identified with residents in those types of situations, but stated that they must stand firm to the bylaw for each and every resident. "We have the same situation where we have more vehicles than parking space," says Councilor Joanne Wilton. "We park on the lawn during the winter. It gets the vehicle off the road and doesn't hurt the lawn at all," she says.

"Even if you hear the snowplow coming, and drive around the block until plowing is done," says Councilor Ron Saad. "I have worked for this town for 35 years, and there is no better system for snow removal, the only better system is moving vehicles off the street."

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upporting local merchants allows for your investment to be paid forward in terms of donations and sponsorships to local events. The Arts Station would not be able to offer the quality of programming that we do without the support of merchants in terms of auction items and volunteer time. Buying local is not only investing in a business but also investing in the community.

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Goldstar offers extreme makeover A local cleaning company will award one lucky winner in the Elk Valley with a free house clean

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oldstar Cleaning Services is offering the community a chance to award a local family or individual with a top to bottom house clean. The entire staff of the local cleaning company will spend a day in an Elk Valley home as part of their Goldstar Extreme Makeover: Clean Home Edition contest.

“What we’re looking for is nominations from the commun-

ity for either families, or an individual, or someone that they know that they feel could use a helping hand in their house,” said Goldstar Cleaning Services owner, Jill Barclay. “Someone who a top to bottom clean would really make a difference in their day, and life.”

Goldstar services residential and vacation homes in Fernie, as well as doing commercial and janitorial work all over the Elk Valley. “Our crews generally work in teams of two and some

work individually, and we’re operating seven days a week in day shifts and night shifts, so there’s a lot of time that our crews are working by themselves and we don’t often get everybody together,” explained Barclay. “We thought this was a great way that we as a company could do something with all of our employees together.”

She went on to say, “We also do work with Cleaning for a Reason Foundation, which provides cleaning to women who are going

t’s time for Fernie businesses to start thinking about how to dress their shop windows for the Christmas season. The Fernie Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Window Competition is coming up quickly and this year’s theme is snow globes.

A Chamber representative will visit all of the displays on the evening of December 7 for judging.

The first place prize this year is a $300 cash prize, as well as a half page ad in The Free Press. Second place will receive $150 and a quarter page ad, with third place receiving $120 and an eighth page ad.

All Fernie businesses are eligible, however storefronts located outside the downtown area need to let the Chamber know they are participating to make sure their window is visited on judging night. Business owners are not required to be present during judging.

through cancer treatment. Just through that you start to identify that there’s definitely people here within the community that are dealing with some pressures in life, but they’re still managing to contribute to the community in itself. So we thought how can we align that with what we do?”

Goldstar has already received several nominations, including a few names that have come up more than once. Barclay remarked, “Most of our nominees right now tend to be fam-

ilies that are either facing some kind of health issue, or we’ve also seen some nominations for people that are trying to balance new businesses, or new project initiatives, and their family.”

Nominations will close on October 31, and on November 13, Goldstar Cleaning will take over the lucky winner’s home to make sure it’s sparkling. For more information on the contest visit the Goldstar Cleaning Services Facebook page.

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Province unveils Crown land offered to Ktunaxa

As the Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty reaches an agreement in principle, the three parties revealed the current negotiations in a Cranbrook public meeting

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bout 5,500 hectares of Crown land in the Elk Valley could become Ktunaxa land if the Treaty is finalized.

The land offer was shown to the public at information meetings in Invermere, Castlegar, Crawford Bay, Creston, Fernie, Golden and Cranbrook through October.

Around 50 people visited the Cranbrook session October 25, facilitated by Mayor Wayne Stetski with presentations by Ktunaxa, B.C. and Canada negotiators for the Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty.

In total, 33,458 hectares of Crown land has been offered to the Ktunaxa during negotiations, which are close to resulting in an Agreement In Principle between the three parties, 20 years after the treaty process began.

“The next key milestone will be reaching an agreement in principle,” explained Sena Paradis, senior negotiator for Cranbrook.

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a legally binding document, does provide a foundation for the final agreement, for the treaty itself.”

Paradis added that it has been a long time between public information sessions because the three parties wanted to make sure they had information to share.

“In the beginning, we would come and talk about the treaty process, and people would be like, well, you've come too soon, tell us when there is something to sink our teeth into, but don't wait too long because we don't want it to be a done deal. So we are trying to hit the mark by coming out when we don't have all the answers and it's not 100 per cent firmed up, but to share with you what is an important milestone in terms of the land process.”

Provincial negotiator Marty Osberg said the land offer was drafted to ensure the Ktunaxa Nation can successfully self-govern.

“The package has to contain within it the capacity to generate the revenue that will be necessary to sustain self government,” he said.

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Osberg went through maps of the Crown land that has been offered to the Ktunaxa, which was conditionally accepted in February 2012.

However, the treaty parties agreed the maps would only be shown to the public at the information meetings. Government

land offer includes 1,000 hectares on the Wigwam River, 1,300 hectares around Snowshoe Lake, and 65 hectares near Weary Creek.

Closest to Fernie is a 350 hectare piece to the west, between Mt. Fernie Provincial Park and the power lines to the north.

In the South Country, a total

“Much of our lands will be public lands. The public will continue to have access to those lands. It’s highly unlikely that the wilderness areas will be private lands.”

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representatives were not able to answer questions from media after the meeting.

In the Elk Valley, there are significant wilderness parcels, and the total land offer in that area is about 5,500 hectares. Most significant is 3,000 hectares in the Flathead range in B.C.'s easternmost corner, including a nonoperational border crossing. The

of about 1,200 hectares near Koocanusa would become Ktunaxa Lands. There is about 400 hectares between the Tobacco Plains Band land and Koocanusa along the U.S. border, and at Big Springs, and there is a small piece at Elk River Springs. Another 228 hectares is on the eastern shore of Koocanusa south of where the Elk River comes in. North of

Kikomun Bridge, there are two parcels on either side of the reservoir. On the eastern shore, a 136 hectare piece on Desrosiers Road, and directly opposite a 420 hectare piece on the western shore from the bridge, all the way north to the gas line crossing.

Only land that presently belongs to the B.C. government has been offered to the Ktunaxa.

The treaty would also give ownership of what is currently known as Indian lands to the Ktunaxa Nation. Those lands are presently owned by the federal government.

Ktunaxa negotiator Garry Merkel explained that the Ktunaxa Lands will be categorized either as private, when they are being used for a purpose that is not compatible with recreational access, or public.

“Much of our lands will be public lands. The public will continue to have access to those lands,” said Merkel. “It's highly unlikely that the wilderness areas will be private lands.”

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Winter is just round the corner, and here in the Elk Valley that means dusting off the snow shovels and preparing for some serious work.

Windrows are those walls of rock hard snow left behind after the plow has cleared the roads.

Every year, windrows cause serious hazards, fender-benders and pedestrian safety concerns.

The snow piles can reach 20 feet or higher, resulting in blocked sightlines for drivers or pedestrians wanting to cross intersections.

The windrows also line residents’ driveways, making it impossible to get their cars out without taking part in some back-breaking yard work first.

For most residents, this is annoying, and when it’s cold and dark, it doesn’t bring many early morning smiles.

But for some residents, these windrows literally mean they are house bound.

In Fernie, elderly and disabled residents can go to City Hall and request that the City clears their driveways of windrows. But everywhere else in the valley, they have to hope that a friendly neighbour might help them out.

The District of Sparwood will be looking at their snow removal policies next week, so hopefully they will follow Fernie and remove windrows for those who can’t do it themselves. In Elkford and everywhere else in the valley there is no plan to change policies.

Of course, like everything else, it comes down to budgets. The municipalities have to find money in their budgets to provide this service, which means that other services may lose out.

But taking care of our elderly residents should be a priority. These are the people who have spent most, or all of their lives here, and have helped to make it the place where we all choose to live.

For many elderly residents, when it gets to a point that arthritis or other physical challenges means they are no longer able to shovel snow, they may be faced with no choice but to leave the town they have lived in all their lives. How heart breaking for them, and what a loss to our communities if this is what happens.

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Letters to the Editor Don’t cull deer In June 2010, some of us began our individual protest by talking to council members, writing letters and forming the first anticull Facebook page.

The Invermere Deer Protection Society came together in January 2012, with the shocking Christmas announcement that the District of Invermere would start killing deer.

We’d naïvely expected common sense would prevail, but the district made the misguided decision to slaughter deer in a doomed attempt to resolve growing fear and impatience with wildlife. From a viral video, an inflammatory Union of B.C. Municipalities resolution, a Ministry of Environment response and reports, eight short

deer committee meetings, a biased opinion survey, and “revisions” of the Kimberley final report – they never questioned the myth of “too many urban deer.”

They ignored the Ministry of Environment’s advice regarding collaboration and focused all funds and effort toward killing, no matter what the cost to our community. They misused unreliable survey results, referenced anecdotes, and ignored thoughtful protest to justify, defend and promote killing. Even before the first committee was formed, it was assumed slaughter would please the majority throughout.

In the East Kootenays and all northwestern U.S. states, mule deer populations are declining. All efforts are now focused towards increasing

their numbers. There is no overpopulation in Invermere, and because the slaughterhouse killing method was never meant to be used outside of controlled conditions, culling is not “euthanasia” (killing animals humanely to relieve their suffering).

The district argues that one benefit of killing is the provision of meat. Unwitting Invermere taxpayers then participated in a covert, non-profit, seasonal meat processing industry including slaughter, butchering and meat distribution.

This is agriculture, not wildlife management.

So we are left with property damage and fear of injury as reasons to kill. Yes, there is risk and managing risk is an established science. Reducing the number of deer may reduce the likelihood of an encounter or

damage, but will not reduce severity. Like the provincial government, the district is not responsible or liable for the behaviour of wildlife. If we fence to exclude, educate and

implement humane, long-term, non-lethal measures we can successfully reduce the already low risk.

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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

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If it is merely our intolerance at issue, the district has done little to educate citizens to live with, accommodate and protect wildlife.

In a 2009 species at risk report, Invermere’s official community plan is criticized because there is “minimal allowance for wildlife habitat and movement corridors within the plan.”

We hope the District will show leadership by rethinking the value of wildlife. They chose to fund the killing contract and not any other management to reverse intolerance for wildlife.

We recently joined with other groups to form the B.C. Deer Protection Coalition. Our mission remains “advocating and supporting non-lethal deer management through education, research and political action.”

Sue Saunders Invermere Deer Protection Society

Shop local and help everyone In a world where cell phones have replaced faces, and big business rules everything around us we begin to lose sight of the power of community, and the concept of a neighbour.

But what about Fernie? Local coffee shops are filled with friends spending that extra change for a quaint exchange of words. This sole act of banter is the most enjoyed activity of my daily exercise, and this town is filled with the most interesting people it makes it easy to lose track of time. Local is a very extensive concept that means a million things to different individuals, but to me it’s quite simple. I support the town I love, and in return the town supports me. My growth results in its growth, and its success is reliant on my help.

What we don’t realize about our online purchases or our trips down to the US of A to save a quick dollar, is that the local economy that is supporting us is not being stimulated, which results in fewer jobs, lower wages, less community growth, and less opportunity for local business.

There is a reason that we see buy local stickers everywhere, and it is not just businesses that are promoting this idea, it is the citizens who have chosen to make Fernie their home (temporary or permanent). It is people who go out of their way to find products locally, and support one another to help advance the development and expansion of our town. It is the backbone of what allows people to live in Fernie year round and support their friends and family.

Shopping local is a bridge that connects the people in a community to the individuals that take passion in selling the goods and services that build a town’s economy. There will always be certain items that are not available given the size of our town, but if I can purchase an item in Fernie that costs that little bit extra, I know that our town improves as a result.

Adam Laurin Fernie

PUBLIC NOTICE

Alternative Approval Process LOAN AUTHORIZATION BYLAW NO. 736, 2012 A Bylaw to Authorize the Borrowing of a Portion of the Estimated Cost to Undertake an Energy Retrofit of the Elkford Aquatic and Recreation Centre In almost all situations, local governments must obtain the assent of the electors in order to borrow money. Local governments can use the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to do so as it is less expensive than a referendum to gauge public opinion. Some electors favour the AAP over a referendum because they have more time (at least 30 days) to express their opinion instead of the two days (advance poll and voting day) that are available to vote in a referendum. The method by which the electors express their opinion is by signing an Elector Response Form and submitting it to their local government by a given deadline. If less than 10% of electors state their opposition, a Council may proceed with its proposed action. More information about the AAP can be found at: http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/gov_structure/community_charter/governance/alternative_approval_process.htm or by contacting the District of Elkford at 250.865.4000.

Notice Is Hereby Given That the District of Elkford proposes to borrow a sum not exceeding three hundred thirty three thousand, three hundred and thirty three dollars ($333,333) from the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) in accordance with the District of Elkford Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 736, 2012.

The total project cost is estimated at one million three hundred thousand dollars ($1,300,000) and includes an energy retrofit between the Elkford Aquatic and Recreation Centres in conjunction with replacement of the ice plant. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2013. The District of Elkford received approval for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Funding Combined Loan and Grant Agreement for the energy retrofit portion of the project. The approval is for a grant of sixty six thousand, six hundred and sixty seven dollars ($66,667) conditional upon the District taking a loan in the amount of three hundred thirty three thousand, three hundred and thirty three dollars ($333,333) from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), through the MFA. Obtaining the grant and net financing costs provides a financial gain of approximately $46,000.

If adopted, the bylaw will authorize Council to borrow and amortize a loan for up to ten (10) years, although it is expected that the loan will only be taken for a period of five (5) years. The estimated rate of interest is 2.00%. Council approved the first three readings of the Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 736, 2012 at the October 22, 2012 Regular Council Meeting. The District has received approval from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and is now advertising the Alternative Approval Process (AAP). The Alternative Approval Process is used to obtain electoral approval for the Loan Authorizing Bylaw. Through this process, Elkford electors will be provided the opportunity to represent opposition to the Bylaw, if so desired.

Pursuant to the Community Charter, in order to adopt the loan authorization bylaw the District of Elkford must obtain the approval of its electors.

The District of Elkford may adopt the Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 736, 2012 if, after the deadline, less than 10% of the eligible electors in the District have signed and submitted individual Elector Response Forms. If after the deadline at least 10% of the eligible electors in the District have signed and submitted Elector Response Forms, the Council may not adopt the same bylaw, unless it receives assent of the electors in a voting proceeding (referendum) which the District may opt to then undertake.

The number of Elector Response Forms equalling 10% of the eligible electors in the District is one hundred and ninety one (191).

Elector Response Forms The response of the electors must be in the form established by the District of Elkford. Forms are available at the District Office located at 816 Michel Road, may be printed from the website at www.elkford.ca or on the District’s Facebook page. For an Elector Response Form to be accepted it must: • Be submitted only by an eligible elector of the District of Elkford to the District Office; • Include the full name of the elector; • State the residential address of the elector; • Be signed by the elector; • If applicable, state the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to vote as a non-resident property elector; and • Be submitted to the Corporate Officer before the deadline.

Deadline Elector Response Forms will be accepted in person at the District Office NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2012.

Eligible Elector An eligible elector for the purpose of this Alternative Approval Process is a resident who meets the following criteria: • is age eighteen (18) or older; and • is a Canadian citizen; and • has been a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months; and • has been a resident of the District of Elkford for at least thirty (30) days upon the date of form submission; and, • is not disqualified from voting by the Local Government Act or any other act.

A non-resident property elector who meets the following criteria is also an eligible elector: • is not entitled to register as a resident elector for the District of Elkford; and • is age eighteen (18) or older; and • is a Canadian citizen; and • has been a resident of British Columbia for at least the past six (6) months; and • has been a registered named owner of real property in the District of Elkford for at least the past thirty (30) days prior to the date of form submission; and • is not disqualified from voting by the Local Government Act or any other act.

Corporations are not entitled to vote nor are lands held in a corporate name eligible to vote. In the case of multiple owners of a parcel, only one person may vote as a non-resident property elector, with the written consent of the majority of the owners.

Questions may be directed to Dorothy Szawlowski, Administrative Assistant 250.865.4005 or by email to dszawlowski@elkford.ca

Twenty-Second Annual

“Christmas In The Country” Market and Sale On Saturday, November 3rd At The Jaffray Community Hall Jaffray BC, by the Vendors of the Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“Over 35 tables of Christmas shopping at its best!”

Curtis Helgesen Chief Administrative Officer November 1, 2012

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • Nov. 13th • Nov. 26th

Turn On Bleeder Valves

As per the District of Elkford Bylaw No. 428, residents must turn ON the bleeder valves in their residences from:

Regular Council Meeting @ 6:00 pm

October 1, 2012 to May 1, 2013

Regular Council Meeting @ 6:00 pm

Please ensure that your valves are in working condition before you turn them on. Residents are reminded to conserve water and to only turn on their valves when the risk of utility freezing is apparent.

It is the residents' responsibility to ensure that their systems do not freeze. Any thawing of lines will be at the homeowner's expense.

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

For more information please call Public Works at 250.865.4025.

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Around the Valley Fruit stand gives back 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.

The Vogue Theatre is NOW DIGITAL! Join us for a whole new movie watching experience!!

Starting Friday, November 2 to Thursday, November 8

Wreck-It Ralph

3D

Pitch Perfect

Rated: G 7:00 & 9:00 pm

Rated: PG 7:00 & 9:00 pm

3:00 pm Matinees on Saturday & Sunday - $6.50 per person

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

General

Senior

Family

$10.00

$8.00

$29.00

3D MOVIES

Child (12-)

$2.00 Extra $6.50

THIS WEEK Thursday, November 1

• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday night, 6:15 -7:30 p.m. in the Salvation Army building. Call Isabel, 250-423-7043.

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

• Red Cedar Book Club for grades 4 to 7 at Fernie Heritage Library 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

• Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 11 – 13, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Interviews – with real characters from the community and wacky fake characters from our imaginations. Drop in, but some commitment to regular attendance is required.

Friday, November 2

• Cribbage at Senior Drop-In Centre, Fernie, every Friday 7:30 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 •Sparwood Legion open jam session every second Friday at 7 p.m.

Morning Adult badminton at the Community Centre from 9 11a.m. All levels welcome, some racquets available to loan. Drop-in $6.00. For more info contact Chris Stockey 250-423-8062

Saturday, November 3

• Fernie Legion meat draw 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Fun and Entertaining, All welcome to join us.

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

• The Triangle Women’s Institute of Grasmere 75th anniversary luncheon and bazaar at the Pioneer Hall in Grasmere. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Garage Sale for Brooke Malakoff 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre.

Sunday, November 4

• 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 1-877-453-7266 and enter meeting number ID 2977.

• Computer Training at Christ Church Anglican, Fernie. To Register - Call 250 423 6517 or email christchurchfernie@gmail.com

Monday, November 5

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

• Dominoes at Seniors Drop in centre, Fernie, every Monday at 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.

Tuesday, November 6

• 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 10a.m. and 1:30p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Fernie. • Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 6-9. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Lego and Fairytales.

• Fernie Options For Sexual Health Clinic: Open the first and third Tuesday of every month from 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. at Elk Valley District Hospital.

• Fernie Caregivers meet at Fernie Library basement, 1-3 p.m. Call Kim Hopkins for more details 250-4233191.

• East Kootenay Senior Caregiver Network (Support Group Meeting) 1 p.m. Fernie Heritage Library basement. Topic: Understanding Grief & Loss. All caregivers welcome.

Wednesday, November 7

• 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 storytime 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 after school program, ages 6 – 9. 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Hello! I’m your body – Funny facts, Parts and Experiments to learn more about the amazing body that you live in. Pre-register for this program.

Evening Adult badminton at the Community Centre from 7 - 9 p.m.

All levels welcome, some racquets available to loan. Drop-in $6. For more info contact Chris Stockey 250423-8062

The end of fall means the end of the season for Fernie’s highway fruit stand. Earl McPeek (left) and Alanna Krotz delivered a welcome donation of leftover product to Trinity Lodge on Tuesday, including an abundance of potatoes, pumpkins, and close to 500 pounds of apples.

Photo by N. Liebermann

Don't Forget Fernie Rotary Weekly Meetings Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon at the

Park Place Lodge 742 Highway 3 • Fernie

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City Council Meeting Schedule

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

Casual Snow Removal Contractors The City of Fernie is seeking Trucking Contractors to assist with hauling during Snow Blowing Operations on a casual basis for the 2012-2013 winter season.

If you are interested in having your company called out please contact the Public Works Operations Supervisor at 250-423-2248.

Certified Flaggers Wanted Looking to make a little extra cash! Want work that is flexible and doesn’t interfere with your play time?

If you have a current BC Certificate for Traffic Flagging the City is looking for you.

You can earn up to $200 a day.

Certified Traffic Control Persons are needed for casual work during days we are out doing a “full plow” of the city. If you are a qualified flagger and are looking for casual work, we want to hear from you!

Contact City Hall to get your name on the list of interested candidate’s 250 423-6817 or email cityhall@fernie.ca

Take notice that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323 a Public Hearing will be held during the Regular Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in the Council Chambers, in City Hall, 5013rd Avenue, Fernie BC to receive written and verbal submissions respecting the following Bylaw: Bylaw No. 2196 cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 138, 2012 Applicant: Cody and Karla Hein Location: Lot B, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan EPP20649 (1522A – 2nd Avenue)

reports can be inspected during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 30,31 and November 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 13, 2012 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC. Further information may be obtained by calling the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817.

Dated this 30th day of October 2012.

Jim Hendricks, Deputy Clerk

Advertised in the November 1 and November 8, 2012 editions of The Free Press Newspaper.

Appendix A

This Bylaw proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by:

(a) Rezoning Lot B, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan EPP20649 from R1 – Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot as shown outlined in heavy black line on the map attached to, and forming a part of, this Bylaw as Appendix “A.”

Persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw may: • Send written submissions to the City of Fernie prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; • Fax written submissions to the City of Fernie (250 423-3034) prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; • E-mail submissions to cityhall@fernie.ca. prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; or • Present written and /or verbal submissions at the hearing.

All submissions must include your name and street address.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Copies of the above mentioned bylaw and related documents and

Fernie Memorial Arena

Fall & Winter

Public Skating Sessions Friday Evening 7:00 - 8:15 pm Saturday Afternoon 2:00 - 3:45 pm Saturday Evening 6:45 - 8:15 pm Sunday Afternoon 2:15 - 4:00 pm FREE Public Skating Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 am Small children maybe on the ice.

Shinny Hockey Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:45 - 10:15 am Skate & Shoot Wednesdays 1:15 - 2:30 pm No School Friday’s Youth Shinny 10:45 - 11:45 am Public Skating Noon to 12:45 pm Regular Admission Applies

Arena Admissions Prices include HST, Patrons from outside the City of Fernie and RDEK, Area A pay 25% more.

Preschool (3 - 6) 1.85 Child (7 – 12) 3.45 Youth (13 – 18) 4.80 Adult Student 5.35 Adult (19 – 59) 5.90 Senior (60+) 4.80 Family Immediate Family 12.25

Fernie Aquatic Centre Fall 2012 Swim Schedule September 2 to Dec 22, 2012

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Public Swim 6:30 am to 1:00 pm 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm * 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.*

Check Out our great selection of swimsuits and goggles

No public swim times from1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Sat - Sun Public Swim 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Red Cross Swim Lessons Lessons Sets Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays From 9:30 am-10:00 am 10:00 am - 10:30 am 3:40 pm - 4:10 pm 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm Check for levels for each time slot

www.fernie.ca 250 423 4466 ext 0

Water Fit Classes Active Fit

Mon /Wed 8:30 to 9:15am “New” Aqua Blast Fri 8:30 to 9:15am

Waterslide Hours Mon - Fri 4:00 - 6:00 pm Sat & Sun 3:30 -8:00 pm

*Try our different and fun Water Fit workout *

Gentle Fit

Tues/Thurs/Fri 10:30 to 11:15am

$2.50 Swim 7:30 to 8:00 pm Daily.

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d is tr i c t o f spa 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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VIDEOTAPING AND DATA TRANSFER SERVICES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS

The District of Sparwood is requesting information from interested parties for the supply of videotaping and data transfer services of Council Meetings. The District of Sparwood reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or all RFQ’s, or to accept the RFQ deemed most favourable in the interest of the District of Sparwood.

The District of Sparwood will provide access to the following equipment for the provision of videotaping of Council Meetings:

Sparwood is situated in the Rocky Mountains of south eastern BC. Our location offers a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities, stunning vistas, and all the fresh elements naturally afforded in a spectacular mountain setting.

Respondents are requested to provide a concise and focused response to this RFQ. Responses are requested in the following format:

The District of Sparwood

We're a working community. We've always been involved in the mining industry, and coal is at the core of our community. But we're more than metallurgical ore; we're a group of people who are united in interests, activities and place. Sparwood was originally a collection of five coal mining communities. During the 1960's, the communities were consolidated into one area or District, called Sparwood, in homage to the history of trees harvested in the area intended for use as masts on ships.

For a complete overview on our incredible Rocky Mountain mining community, download and view our Community Profile.

Local Government in Sparwood

Sparwood’s local government is lead by a proactive Mayor and six Councillors that work hard to explore opportunities for diversification and growth.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is appointed by and reports to the Municipal Council.

The CAO oversees the overall administration of the Municipality, its officers and employees.

In addition, the CAO is charged with keeping Council up to date on corporate matters, advising Council on policy and other matters and ensuring that Council policy is implemented. The CAO also leads the senior management team and sets the overall strategic direction for short and long term administrative goals The Purpose of Issuing this RFQ is to: a) Receive quotations; and to b) Award the contract for the provision of videotaping services.

Interested parties are invited to respond to this RFQ by submitting a response to the District.

Responses should include ideas, information, and recommendations that could result in a clarification of the requirements, cost-saving opportunities, and the identification of potential problem areas with this initiative.

RFQ Specifications:

Specifically, this project is for videotaping Regular Meetings of Council, and other special events and/ or meetings as required. Council meetings are the first and third Monday of every month unless there is a statutory holiday, in which case the meeting is the Tuesday following the holiday.

Length of the meetings will vary; however, meetings generally run anywhere from one (1) hour to three (3) hours in duration. The maximum duration is approximately four (4) hours. The proponent would be responsible to deliver the SD card to the District immediately following the meeting or event.

Term:

The term is for a three (3) year period.

• • • •

One Panasonic HD AVCCAM (model no. AG-HGC40P) memory card camerarecorder; One tripod; One filming chair; and TV and connectivity in Council Chambers.

a) Brief company or personal profile; b) Name of a key contact person, including telephone number, fax number and email address; c) Your interest in providing the services; d) Brief description of experience in videography; e) From your past experience, has the District identified all the major components necessary to complete this project? If not, please provide information on other necessary components; f) Please provide a list of potential problems/risks that the District may encounter during this project; g) Please provide any ideas or suggestions about how such problems/risks should be addressed in a solicitation; h) Please provide a per meeting rate; i) Two (2) professional references; j) Your ability to provide for back-up and substitution if you are unable to attend the Council Meeting; k) Identification and discussion of key factors that the respondent recommends the District consider when establishing its future business requirements; and l) Other required information specific to the nature of this RFQ and deemed important by the respondent.

If subsequent competitive bidding opportunities are issued, the District is under no obligation to advise any vendor responding to this RFQ. Vendors are advised to monitor the District of Sparwood website (www.sparwood.ca) for any such opportunities, which will be open to all vendors regardless of whether or not a response to this RFQ has been submitted.

All responses to this RFQ become the property of the District and will be held in confidence, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Respondents to this RFQ consent to the District incorporating any submitted ideas, concepts, approaches, or strategies into any planning, design, procurement, or contractual activities related to any aspect of the project without any obligation, liability, or consideration on the part of the District. The District will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any vendor in responding to this RFQ. Responses should be delivered by hand, regular mail, facsimile or email to the following location before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on November 26, 2012 and should quote RFQ Number 2012- 001.

District of Sparwood PO Box 520 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Fax: 250-425-7277 Email: rmanjak@sparwood.ca OR Contact Person: Raeleen Manjak Director of Corporate Services rmanjak@sparwood.ca

REMEMBRANCE DAY HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE COLLECTION

All garbage normally picked up on Monday, November 12th will be picked up on Tuesday, November 13th 2012. PLEASE HAVE YOUR GARBAGE OUT BY 8:00 A.M.

UTILITY BILLING FOR LAST QUARTER OF 2012

The billing has been processed and residents should receive the bills at the beginning of November.

Michel Creek Road residents please note: Your bills are being delayed to allow the new water service to be added as lines are inspected and turned on. This avoids having to send you amended bills. The deadline for the 5% discount will be extended on the later bills as a result of the later mailing.

WINTER ON-STREET PARKING

The effective and efficient provision of snow and ice control operations is necessary to allow the District of Sparwood to function under winter weather conditions. The District’s snow plows cannot deliver their best service when vehicles are parked on highways, roadways or lanes. The District asks you to please park your vehicle(s) in your driveway as soon as the snow begins to fall – empty streets enable snow plows to do a better job and ensures room for sanding equipment to cover more space.

To achieve efficiencies in snow removal and to reduce unequal windrow distribution while plowing, Council has adopted Bylaw 1106 which amends the “Sparwood Traffic, Parking and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 472” to prohibit on-street parking from six o’clock am to four o’clock pm October 1 to March 31, inclusive. Signed will be placed in residential areas to remind residents of the new parking restrictions.

Residents should note that: • • •

Parking on the street during snow plowing, snow removal, snow hauling, or sanding operations is prohibited; It is an offence to push, place or throw or allow to be pushed, placed or thrown any snow or ice upon a highway or lane; That no advance warning is required under the bylaw and the Motor Vehicle Act and offending vehicles will be towed. Please make appropriate arrangements for parking your vehicles.

The Public Works Department thanks you for your co-operation so that the roads can be maintained in a satisfactory condition during the winter season.

2012 OPERATIONAL FUEL TREATMENT

The District of Sparwood will be conducting Operational Fuel Treatment from October 25 through December 15, 2012 as part of its strategic fuel management program. Fuel treatment is the reduction of wood debris, ladder fuels, pine beetle infected trees, and dead trees from areas determined to be high risk for wildfire urban interface. Arc Ridge Ltd. will be on site at the polygons shown below conducting the fuel treatment. For more information please contact the District of Sparwood at 250-425-6271.

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Bear Corner

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UPDATE ON OUR FRIEND BROOKE BOOKS:

We do not require any more books, thank you. We will be

Bear sightings this week

selling all the great reads at the Garage Sale.

GARAGE SALE: Stop by

the Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre (562 3rd Avenue across from City Hall) on Saturday, Nov. 3rd from 9am-2pm and check out the great buys. All proceeds will go towards Brooke.

By Kathy Murray Elk Valley Bear Aware

A

female bear caused significant property damage as she tried to break into a West Fernie home.

Bears have learned where there are people there is food (garbage) and are becoming bolder in their search for food as winter approaches.

A female bear tried to break into a West Fernie home on McDonald Avenue last week.

There were no bear attractants (garbage or fruit trees) on this property. The bear was lured here by garbage and fruit in the neighborhood and had to be destroyed as she posed a threat to human safety and caused significant property damage.

M a n a g i n g garbage, fruit trees and other attractants is everyone’s responsibility. The result will be a cleaner and safer community for everyone, wildlife included.

Brooke was able to come home recently for a week (in between treatment). She was able to catch up with friends and take in a Ghostrider hockey game. She was amazed and so appreciative of all the efforts our great community has bestowed upon her. Brooke has returned to Vancouver and will continue with chemotherapy starting Nov 1st.

Recent bear sightings

BOTTLE DRIVE: Thanks for the bottles! We collected $600 worth on Saturday, Oct. 27th.

Fernie

• A large black bear was reported on Ridgemont Avenue and on 11th Avenue last weekend.

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.

PENNIES: We continue to roll those pennies. Wow! We will give you an update next week.

TRUST FUND:

Anyone who would like to make a contribution to Brooke’s trust fund can visit their local CIBC branch.

The front door to a West Fernie home suffered serious damage after a female bear tried to break in.

Submitted photo

Thank You

Information meeting

for women's recovery centre in Fernie November 6th in Fernie at the Pentecostal Tabernacle For more information call Linda at 250-423-6603 Everyone welcome

Spay or Neuter

“Get It Done” Special $95 Rabies Vaccine $14

• Pre Surgical Exam • Pain & Anitibiotic • Anesthesia • Heart Monitor • Laser Scalpel • Heated Table

• Experince Quality For Your Pet At A Discount thru Dec ‘12

A Country Animal Hospital www.acountryanimal hospital.com

238 US Highway 93 S •Eureka• 406-889-5535 Location: Stay On Highway 93 - Go Through Eureka - One Mile South (On The Right) On The Way To Whitefish

Call Toll Free 1-877-606-3277

BAKE SALE: Mark Saturday, Nov. 24th on your calendar. A BAKE SALE will take place at the Christmas Craft & Bake Fair at the Fernie Community Centre. Baking contributions will be gladly accepted. Proceeds will be shared between Brooke Malakoff and Payton Caravetta (who recently lost her mom to cancer).

Thank you to all the Sponsors, Volunteers and Racers for a great day!

We couldn't have done it without: Teck The Gear Hub Park Place Lodge

Gord’s Running Store Impact Magazine

The Free Press Giv’er Shirt Works Majic Purdy Overwaitea The Green Petal Ski Base The Loaf Freshies Patsy’s Porta Potties Carosella

Mow and Snow McDonalds Isosceles The City of Fernie Startline Sports Group Straight Line Bike & Ski Evolution Health & Fitness Spolumbo’s Fine Foods & Deli

Many thanks to the Volunteers: Parents, Teachers and Children of The Fernie Academy Fernie Ghostriders RCMP Ambulance Paramedics of BC Fernie Fire Rescue

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

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Fernie Mayor’s Update - UBCM Conference

By Mary Giuliano Mayor of Fernie

U

BCM in Victoria was a blur of meetings that began at 7:30 a.m. and ended with receptions lasting till 11 p.m.

Highlights included the Mayor’s caucus with 143 mayors in attendance, meeting of the Resort Municipalities, a dialogue with RCMP regarding refurbishment of cells, meeting with Minister Bennett regarding West Fernie boundary expansion, meeting with Ministry of Transportation regarding the intersection of Highway 3 and the ski hill excellently prepared and presented

by Councillor Warshawsky and a presentation during the Small Talk Forum regarding our successful dirt bike park.

This was prepared by Director of Leisure Services Cam Mertz and well-presented

by Councillor Macnair. Sessions on powers of mayor and council, social media and local government leadership, speeches by party leaders and a reception hosted by the Consul General of China Liu Fei and guest Chinese entrepreneurs were very interesting. Fei said “China wants harmonious relationships. We are at a unique point in time, there is the largest ever

capital shift occurring from east to west.”

Anna Maria Tremonte, host of CBC’s The Current spoke reflecting on the role of local elected leaders and the media. She said “More politicians should speak from the heart. These days though, a politician rarely gives an answer that has not been filtered through a heavy dose of media training.” She suggested that by avoiding clear heartfelt communication about issues, elected officials miss opportunities.

“If you believe strongly that you should take an action, you should be prepared to tell others why you are doing it,” she said to a standing ovation. Another interesting experience was walking through a picket line made up of men, women and children going into the reception for Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers being held at the Royal BC Museum. The picketers were not aggressive but were a bit offensive with words. The next day Green Leader Jane Sterk was quoted in the press as saying the reason that resolution A 8- Oil Tanker Traffic had passed narrowly was due to the delegates being swayed by the Oil and Gas presentation. However at no time was there a presentation of any kind or even CAAP staff or personnel on hand.

Delegates were treated to refreshments and food on stations along the exhibits and were completely on their own. I do want to thank Councillors Warshawsky, Macnair, Ripley, McSkimming and Krats for being at this convention. It always carries more weight when attending ministerial meetings to have a large number. The Treaty Negotiations Team was in Fernie on October 10 to explain about negotiations. Over 300 hectares of land above Fernie Mountain Campground are included, there will be no impact on tenure, guide outfitters and trappers can still do what they do on public land that becomes part of the treaty lands. CUPE president Barry O’Neill was in town to present his Ten Percent Shift. Spending ten of money locally could provide multiple benefits to a community. Also met with valley mayors and several provincial representatives from China, India, Korea, USA and Europe to exchange information regarding trade opportunities for the Elk Valley, participated in Teck’s One Tweet, One Life Twitter campaign and got to present our fire chief Shawn Ivany with a 30 year Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal and certificate.

Chief Ivany has extensive training in the

fields of fire protection, rescue and emergency services. Congratulations to Chief Ivany on achieving this milestone. Byron Sarabun has been promoted to the position of Supervisor of Public Works, congratulations Byron. Fernie Pets Society’s Pierre Dupont presented plans for a couple of areas for an off leash dog park. Council commends Mr. Dupont for all his work towards making this a reality; they are fundraising towards the $100,000 needed for this project. There has been an addition to the library garden that has brought about changes to parking and bike rack use. An issue arose when residents felt that bike racks donated for use by the Academy meant loss of parking. Number of spaces remains the same but next spring new racks will be provided by the City of Fernie for public use and planters will be placed to separate the bike rack area from vehicle parking for safety reasons. A delegation concerned about arena closure in April was reassured that it would stay open for the user groups that utilize this amenity. The building official’s report has Fernie at $10,474,000.00 of building construction value to date this year.

Sparwood Legion to host Poppy campaign kicks off in Fernie chili challenge

By Jenna Jensen Contributor

T

he Sparwood Legion is excitedly anticipating their first chili challenge and invites the public to join in the fun. The Chili Challenge will take place on Sunday, November 25, and the Legion welcomes all members of the public who are 19 or older

to cook their best pot of chili or attend to warm up and taste the entries. Each pot of chili will be tested and voted on by all those attending and one winner will be awarded a cash prize.

The Sparwood Legion will supply buns and coffee during the event and recommends all cooks display an ingredient sign in front of

their creation. Preregistration is suggested and cooks can call 250-425-0081 for more information.

The cost to enter a pot of chili will be $10 and $3 will be the entry fee to those who come out to taste and vote.

Join the Legion for the best way to warm up on a wintery day with their Chili Challenge.

Remembrance Day is approaching and The Royal Canadian Legion has kicked off their annual poppy campaign in Fernie. Mayor Mary Giuliano was presented with the first poppy at a council meeting on October 22..

Photo by N. Liebermann

Help Inform the Future of the Columbia River Treaty The Province of British Columbia invites you to a Columbia River Treaty Review consultation workshop with information on future Treaty scenarios. Find out how your interests may be affected. We want your input on the future of the Treaty.

The Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee encourages you to join them and be heard at a community near you.

Jaffray

Wednesday, November 14

Jaffray Hall

Creston

Thursday, November 15

Creston and District Community Complex

Revelstoke Tuesday, November 20

Revelstoke Community Centre

Golden

Golden Civic Centre

Wednesday, November 21

Valemount Thursday, November 22

Valemount Visitor Centre

Nelson

Tuesday, November 27

Nelson and District Rod and Gun Club

Trail

Wednesday, November 28

Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel

Nakusp

Thursday, November 29

Nakusp and District Sports Complex

Presentations and discussions: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Open House: 6:00-6:30 p.m. Refreshments provided.

Please join us... ~ General Meeting ~ Thursday, November 8th Luncheon at 12 noon Mountain Meadows Golf Club Topics of Discussion: • Chamber announcements & updates • The Chamber’s new direction • Upcoming information

Guest Speakers: • Nic Milligan, Teck

Manager, Community & Aboriginal Affairs Teck update

• Gerry Brightwell, Brightwall Consulting

Join us live, online from Trail on November 28. To find out more about the community and live streaming events visit: www.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty/events/2012-11

Elk Valley Regional Economic Development Committee Invest Kootenay update

To find out more about the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee visit: www.cbt.org/crt

Please RSVP before November 2nd to 250.865.8245 Cost per person ~ $20.00 ~We welcome all out members and their input~

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, November 1, 2012

Sports

Hwy. 3 (250)423-3211 Featuring Healthy Vegetarian Dishes

FunPass encourages kids to stay active

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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esorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) and Husky Energy have partnered once again to present the Husky Grade 2 FunPass program.

The pass provides young skiers and riders with a complimentary season’s pass valid at Western Canadian RCR ski resorts, including Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort. The program gives kids the opportunity to learn and build their skiing and snowboarding skills, while furthering a healthy and active lifestyle.

“Skiing and snowboarding are some of the best activities that families can enjoy together,” commented Matt Mosteller, Marketing and Sales VP for Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. “Minister Bennett and Minister of Job, Tourism and Skills Training, Pat Bell, both played pivotal roles, as they along with the B.C. Liberals lead the country in getting kids active and healthy in British Columbia. It helps to have his support, as he understands how important it is to get kids and families to enjoy the great outdoors.”

Mosteller went on to say, “This program

promotes a healthy, active, outdoor lifestyle at a young age, by giving grade two students the opportunity to try the sport for free for an entire season. We are always excited to introduce a new generation of skiers and riders to the sport.”

Children must be in grade two this year, or born in 2005 to be eligible for the pass.

Proof must be provided by a copy of a birth certificate, current grade two report card, or a grade one report card from last year.

There is a $20 processing fee, however each child still receives savings of over $500 off the regular child pass price.

“Getting kids active with their families in the great outdoors is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle,” said Bill Bennett, Minster of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development. “It’s great to see Husky Energy and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies continuing to lead a program that promotes outdoor recreational activity among our youth and making skiing and snowboarding available to all grade two students.”

Passes can be purchased in person at Fernie Alpine Resort, or online at www. skircr.com.

Fernie girls shine in Major Midgets Submitted

C

ori-Anne Huisman and Kimberley Huisman of Fernie, combined for the only goal of the game this past Sunday as the regional Midget AAA female team the ‘Kootenay Wildcats’ beat the league leading Fraser Valley Phantom 1-0. It was a close game with plenty of chances on both sides until midway through the second period, when Kimberley took a nice pass from her sister Cori-Anne, and buried it for what turned out to be the game winner. Fraser Valley picked up the pace in the third,

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but a determined Kootenay team and some great goaltending by Lauren Biggs of Salmo, B.C. held them off for the win.

This resulted in the Wildcats splitting their weekend series with Fraser Valley after losing a close game 2-1 the day before. The Wildcats, based in Nelson and with players from all over the Kootenays (Fernie, Cranbrook, Canal Flats, Golden, Salmo, Nelson, Castlegar, Rossland, Nakusp, Trail, and Fruitvale) currently sit in third place in the province, behind Fraser Valley and Richmond Ravens, and ahead of Okanagan Rockets and Prince George Cougars.

Bull elk youth trophy awarded

Blaise Watson claimed the first bull elk youth trophy from the Fernie Rod and Gun Club by harvesting this bull elk on September 1.

Elk Valley Curling Super League sees week two action Submitted

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eek two of Elk Valley Superleague action saw Coal Valley Motor Products remain undefeated with a 10 to 3 win over Alpine Lumber. Falkin’s Insurance got their first win over Sparwood Esso 8 to 6. A&B Liquor Store tapped one to the four foot in the tenth in a tight matchup beating Manitoulin Transport 5 to 4 and Elk Valley Bighorn Outfitters also remaining undefeated with a close 8 to 7 victory over Kal Tire. Elk Valley Superleague curling is Monday nights 7 pm at the Sparwood curling club .

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Major Midgets

The regional Midget AAA female team the ‘Kootenay Wildcats’ beat the league leading Fraser Valley Phantom 1-0.

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2

A&B Liquor Store

1

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Falkins Insurance

1

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Kal Tire

0

2

0

Alpine Lumber

0

2

0

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Friday, November 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the clubhouse • Financial Statement • Dues & Budget • Election of Officers • New Business

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TELUS donates $1,000 to Elk Valley Special Olympics

Rough week for Riders

By Matt Laurin Sports Contributor

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Telus presents a $1,000 cheque to athletes, coaches and members of the Elk Valley Special Olympics.

Submitted photo

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

T

he TELUS Community Action team has made a $1,000 contribution to the Elk Valley chapter of the Special Olympics B.C. Society.

Special Olympics B.C. offers high quality sports programs and competitions

to help people with intellectual disabilities celebrate personal achievement and gain confidence, skills, and friendships. The Elk Valley has 15 athletes involved in the program and actively runs bowling, swimming, and bocce events.

There are more than 3,900 Special

Olympics athletes participating in year round programs in 55 communities across B.C, supported by over 2,900 dedicated volunteers.

For more information on the Elk Valley Special Olympics program contact Georgia McIntosh at glmmcintosh@telus.net or 250-432-4826.

The 27th Annual Fernie Alpine Ski Team

Ski Swap

at the Fernie Community Centre

together with Fernie Ski and Board Film Fest presented by CSPS

Saturday, November 10th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Recycle your old gear & any other sports equipment!

GEAR

DROP OFF: Friday, Nov. 9th 6:00 to 8:00 pm FILM FEST SATURDAY NIGHT

THANK YOU! Fernie!

To our delight we found out two weeks ago that Country Animal Hospital was nominated for Best New Business Award in Fernie. At a wonderful dinner at the Fernie Golf Course the animal hospital was awarded this award. We are very proud of our staff. Caitlin and Emily (Fernie Tech.) and our Eureka Staff (Support Staff) without them the Fernie clinic would have never got going. Special thank you to Megan, Kaylee, Liz, Hans (Eureka Staff. We have many people to thank in Fernie: Todd Fyfe for finding the new hospital location. Marin at Barkside for ALL OF HER HELP. Gordon Leffler for his help getting us started. Larry Ewing our accountant. CIBC Banking. Denise McKay & Tanya Roberts for their encouraging friendship. AND MOST OF ALL OUR WONDERFUL FERNIE CLIENTS AND THEIR PETS!!!!!

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he Fernie Ghostriders winning streak came to an end at seven games, after losing consecutive games to Columbia Valley and Golden.

The Riders twice gave up early leads, falling 7 – 6 to the Rockies on Tuesday and then 3 – 2 on home ice against the Rockets.

Following a pair of impressive comeback wins the previous week, the Riders had the tables turned in Invermere.

“Sooner or later we knew it was going to happen,” said Head Coach Barry Wolff, referring to the end of the winning streak. “It was just a matter of our young guys not quite being ready to compete.”

Fernie jumped out to an early lead thanks to powerplay goals from Josh McKissock and R.T. Rice, before Dylan Rota added an even strength tally before the end of the first period.

The Rockies responded early and often in the second, scoring four unanswered goals on a stunned Riders team.

Columbia Valley’s powerplay continued to dictate in the third, scoring twice more and finishing the even-

ing 4 – 6.

The Riders hosted Golden on Saturday, jumping out to an early lead before a third period collapse allowed the Rockets to complete another comeback.

Simon Horlick and R.T. Rice opened the scoring for the home team, but a late powerplay goal by the Rockets shifted the momentum to the visitors. Golden scored both goals in the final period, outshooting the Riders 17 – 10.

Wolff said he was impressed with his team’s competition level on Saturday.

“I thought we played well. We had a few posts and empty nets, and if we score on even half of those it’s a different game,” said Wolff. “We had our chances to score and we didn’t, and that was the difference.”

The Riders will look to redeem themselves when they head to Golden for a rematch on Friday.

“It’s revenge for us,” said Wolff. “They came into our building and took two points and now we have to go to their building and take two from them.”

The Riders next home game is Saturday night, when they host the Osoyoos Coyotes for the only time this season. As always, puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

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Standings as of October 31, 2012

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie Mountain

Team

Kimberley Dynamiters Fernie Ghostriders Golden Rockets Creston Valley Thunder Cats Columbia Valley Rockies

GP W L T OTL Pts 17 10 7 15 9 5 15 8 6 15 6 7 18 6 11

0 0 0 0 0

0 1 1 2 1

20 19 17 14 13

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Neil Murdoch

Team

Nelson Leafs Castlegar Rebels Beaver Valley Nitehawks Spokane Braves Grand Forks Border Bruins

GP W L T OTL Pts 17 11 5 1 16 9 4 3 15 9 4 1 16 5 10 1 18 1 16 0

0 0 1 0 1

23 21 20 11 3

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks

Team

North Okanagan Nights Sicamous Eagles Kamloops Storm Revelstoke Grizzlies Chase Heat

GP W L T OTL Pts 15 12 2 14 9 1 17 8 5 16 8 6 17 4 11

0 2 2 1 1

1 2 2 1 1

25 22 20 18 10

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Okanagan

Team

Osoyoos Coyotes Princeton Posse Kelowna Chiefs Summerland Steam Penticton Lakers

GP W L T OTL Pts 18 12 6 15 9 6 15 7 8 15 6 8 16 5 11

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 1 0

24 18 14 13 10

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Spooky fun in Sparwood A night of masked fundraising and fun

Kids at the Learning Tree Preschool prepare for a busy afternoon as they celebrate with their annual Halloween party.

Photo by J. Jensen

Poppy campaign is underway

By Jenna Jensen Contributor

T

he annual poppy campaign kicked off in Sparwood this week with the traditional pinning of the poppy on the Mayor and Legion President.

Poppies will be found for sale throughout the community and worn to show respect and remembrance to those men and women who fought for our country.

Stan Kilford, President of the Sparwood Legion Branch 81, begins the poppy campaign by pinning a poppy on Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko.

Photo by J. Jensen

HOCKEY

Fernie Leisure Service Drop-In ADULT DROP-IN SHINNY Monday thru Thursday 8:45 am to 10:15 am SKATE & SHOOT Wednesdays 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm

DROP-IN FEE - $5.90

More Info Contact Fernie Leisure Services 250-423-4466

Swim/Skate Punch Cards available for purchase at the Fernie Aquatic Centre

The Elk Valley Hospital Foundation held a Mardis Gras Masquerade ball fundraiser last week. The fun event was attended by 115 people with around $24,000 raised on the night.

Submitted photo

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FERNIE FORD MAKES WINTER DRIVING FUN! 2012 FORD SVT RAPTOR *EXTREMELY RARE*

2012 GRAND CARAVAN/SXT

$

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59,977*

$

23,997*

2010 FORD FUSION SPORT

2008 SPORTRAC LIMITED 4X4

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*

$

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STK # UC 0175

Just in time for winter

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19,947*

$

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*

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2012 KIA SORENTO AWD

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ids of all ages came out to the Fernie Aquatic Centre on October 30 for a scary good time. Brave children in costume, with parents in tow, were led through a dark haunted house full of witches, ghosts, zombies, and tons of spooky surprises.

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Roots folk duo to play The Royal Hotel

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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roken Down Suitcase will entertain the audience at The Royal this weekend with their unique blend of Americana, blues, folk, and indie-rock. Consisting of New Zealand native Ben Caldwell and Eric Larocque, hailing from Toronto, the band is looking forward to visiting Fernie again.

“We love coming down and playing in Fernie as it has such a rich arts community,” said Caldwell.

“With many great photographers, artists, and other bands like Shred Kelly coming out of there, Fernie is doing something right.”

Through the use of time-honoured instruments, including acoustic guitar, banjo, and harmonica, Broken Down Suitcase’s material is etched with stories and personal meaning. Caldwell remarked, “Both Eric and I have such a wide rage of influences and we’ve always wanted to incorporate all these different styles in our sound.”

After four years and upwards of 1,000 shows, Broken Down Suitcase finally released their first full length, self-titled album this spring. Following a summer spent touring Europe, the boys are ready to spend winter in B.C. and Alberta, stopping into as many towns as they can.

Broken Down Suitcase will take the stage at The Royal Saturday night.

Broken Down Suitcase will play The Royal Saturday night.

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Indie Films Fernie presents Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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t’s that time of the month again; the Vogue Theatre is ready to show off the latest indie flick. This Monday, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel will take over the 7 p.m. show.

The film follows a desperate group of British pensioners who, enticed by advertisements for the Marigold Hotel, decide to outsource their retirement and move to India. With a veteran cast of top British actors, including Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, it’s a story Best Exotic Marigold Hotel will play at The Vogue on Monday night.

about new adventure and finding your place in the world, again.

Upon arrival in India, the women find the hotel falls slightly short of their expectations, but they are gradually won over by the ever-optimistic, young manager, Sonny. Shot entirely on location in India, and featuring colourful characters and vibrant locations, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is described as a delight.

Tickets are available at the door and online. Members: $9/adult, $8/youth.

Standard: $10/adult, $9/youth.

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Writers visit Fernie Heritage Library

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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udiences at the Fernie Heritage Library have been treated to two recent guest author presentations. Mike Deas stopped by to entertain a group of elementary students, and Rita Moir paid a visit to the

library to speak to a more mature crowd.

On October 12, author and illustrator Mike Deas spoke to grade four, five, and six students from Isabella Dicken Elementary School and The Fernie Academy.

Deas discussed the process through which he created his most recent work, Dalen and

Gole: Scandal in Port Angus, as well as the Graphic Guide Adventure series written by Liam O’Donnell.

The author offered drawing advice, tips on story development, as well as a hands on artistic demonstration. The presentation itself was funded by the Fernie Heritage Library and the

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By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ver 130 people gathered at the Fernie Golf and Country Club for the Fernie Community and Business Excellence Awards on Thursday night. Organised and hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, the annual event is a celebration of the businesses and individuals who contribute to the community of Fernie.

Chamber President Todd Fyfe welcomed guests with a champagne toast to start the evening off. After enjoying dinner and a little socializing it was time to get to the main event; the presentation of the awards.

The 2012 winners are: Citizen of the Year: Stephanie Rogers

Entrepreneurs of the Year: Vanessa Croome and Krista Turcasso of Claris Media-Fernie Fix Magazine Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Naomi Lentz of Heaven Boutique Outstanding Customer Service: Freshies Coffee Company Fernie Business of the Year: Fernie Brewing Company New Business of the Year: Country Animal Hospital Community Impact Award: The Arts Station Chamber Business Excellence Awards: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Youth Acheivement Award (awarded at graduation 2012 in June): Jessica Teeple A huge congratulations to all of our winners, as well as all the nominees, you are truly Fernie’s finest!

Following the awards, guest speaker Bruce Kirby, an adventurer, explorer, writer, and photographer, spoke while guests enjoyed dessert and coffee.

The 2012 Community and Business Excellence Awards received support from a number of local organisations, including Teck Coal, Fernie Alpine Resort, the City of Fernie, Finning, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, The Free Press, and Fernie Real Estate Company.

The Free Press Publisher Dave Hamilton presents Naomi Lentz of Heaven Boutique with the Young Entrepreneur Award.

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Dave and Debbie Marion, owners of Country Animal Hospital, win the award for Fernie’s New Business of the Year.

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When Celebrating isn’t much of a Celebration Alcohol is often used to celebrate many occasions. However, drinking large amounts of alcohol can often be more of a headache than anything else. Try these tips, when you chose to celebrate with alcohol: • Pace yourself, alternate alcoholic with non-alcoholic drinks.

• Drink slowly. Don’t chug.

• Stop drinking before you feel drunk.

• Don’t mix alcohol with medicines or illegal drugs. Alcohol often has unwanted reactions when combined with other substances.

• Avoid binge drinking: 5 or more for an adult male, or 4 or more for an adult female.

• Think about your reputation, your safety and the safety of others.

• Watch your drink, to avoid having something slipped into your drink.

• Plan ahead. Arrange to walk, take a taxi, stay overnight where you will be drinking or get a ride home with a sober driver.

• If you drink any alcohol, do not drive. The only way to be sure you are not driving over the limit, is to not drink at all when you plan to drive.

Information obtained from, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2008): Partying and Getting Drunk

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Community & Business Excellence Awards

Kim Stokie, Owner of Freshies, thanks the community as they win the Outstanding Customer Service Award.

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Mayor Mary Giuliano from the City of Fernie presents Stephanie Rogers with the Citizen of the Year Award.

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RCMP REPORT Wednesday, October 3 • In Sparwood at 9:11 p.m. a missing person was reported.

Shortly after the call was placed the individual was located safe and sound.

Thursday, October 4 • In Sparwood at 3:02 a.m. there was a call of an intoxicated and suicidal person.

The individual was located and transported to the hospital.

• In Elkford at 9:14 a.m. an attempted break and enter was discovered. No entry was gained and nothing was stolen.

• In Elkford at 10:27 a.m. a semi unit went off the road after it blew a tire.

• In Sparwood at 12:06 p.m. there was a false residential alarm.

• In Fernie at 12:53 p.m. a sow and cub were seen in town.

They were not afraid of people and returned to town frequently. Both bears were dispatched.

• In Elko at 12:58 p.m. there was a family dispute.

• In Fernie at 2:23 p.m. an old toolbox was found near the community center.

• In Sparwood at 3:36 p.m. a vehicle was driving erratically. The vehicle was located and issued a warning.

• In Sparwood at 3:41 p.m. police attended to a family disturbance.

• In Sparwood at 5:46 p.m. a possible impaired driver was reported. The vehicle was not located.

• In Sparwood at 6:47 p.m. a vehicle hit a

deer. No injuries were reported.

• In Sparwood at 9:43 p.m. there was a noisy dog complaint.

• In Sparwood at 9:44 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

• In Fernie at 10:18 p.m. two kids were seen with flashlights knocking on doors and running away.

• In Fernie at 10:35 p.m. a black bear was seen in front of a residence. Bear bangers were used successfully.

• In Elkford at 11:44 p.m. a noisy party was reported. When members arrived the party was winding down.

Friday, October 5 In Fernie at 7:59 a.m. a bike was stolen from the bike racks at the secondary school. It was a 21 speed, dark green in colour and had torn seats.

• In Fernie at 8:04 a.m. a vehicle passed a school bus with flashing lights. A warning letter will be sent to the registered owner.

• In Elko at 10:46 a.m. a semi unit forced another vehicle off the road.

• In Elkford at 11:54 a.m. there was a false alarm.

• In Galloway at 1:20 p.m. an erratic driver was reported.

The Cranbrook detachment was notified as the vehicle was heading that way.

• In Sparwood at 3:06 p.m. there was an allegation of sexual interference.

• In Sparwood at 4:27 p.m. a vehicle hit an elk.

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- Crime in the Elk Valley

• In Fernie at 5:52 p.m. police attended to a civil matter.

• In Fernie at 6:29 p.m. a vehicle hit a deer. No injuries were reported.

• In Fernie at 8:06 p.m. a mountain bike was found.

• In Sparwood at 8:29 p.m. harassing phone calls were reported.

• In Sparwood at 9:46 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

Saturday, October 6 • In Sparwood at 12:11 a.m. bullying was reported. Members attended and sorted out the matter between the youth.

• In Sparwood at 1:22 a.m. members came upon a suspicious vehicle. Upon investigation it was found that the driver was intoxicated. A three day driving prohibition was issued.

• In Sparwood at 12:58 p.m. a vehicle was forced off the road by an oncoming vehicle. No injuries were reported. The suspect vehicle was not located.

• In Fernie at 5:05 p.m. a bike was reported stolen from a motel in Fernie. It is a grey Specialized hard

tail mountain bike.

• In Fernie at 7:19 p.m. a few people were seen operating a backhoe in the dark. Police attended and nothing criminal was taking place.

• In Sparwood at 10:29 p.m. a vehicle was taken without owner’s consent. The vehicle was located and the individual was taken into custody under outstanding warrants.

• In Sparwood at 11:05 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

• In Sparwood at 11:46 p.m. a complainant reported an erratic driver merging into his lane.

Sunday, October 7 In Fernie at 1:26 a.m. a person was seen drunk in public. He was arrested and held until sober.

• In Fernie at 7:38 a.m. an erratic driver was reported. A warning letter will be sent to the registered owner.

• In Fernie at 7:45 a.m. police attended to a public mischief case.

• In Hosmer at 10:28 a.m. a couple of youths were inappropriately texting. The matter has been referred to the Ministry of Children

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• In Fernie at 11:40 a.m. an erratic motorcycle driver was reported.

• In Fernie at 11:55 a.m. there was a hit and run accident, minor damage occurred.

• In Fernie at 1:36 p.m. a driver reported they were locked in Kikomun Park. They were let out.

• In Fernie at 2:19 p.m. a vehicle was vandalized when a windshield was broken.

• In Sparwood at 9:21 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

• In Fernie at 10:37 p.m. a missing biker was reported. Search and Rescue were deployed and successful in locating the individual.

Monday, October 8 • In Sparwood at 12:26 a.m. two people were seen getting ready to fight. Police dealt with the situation.

• In Hosmer at 9:52 a.m. a missing person was reported. The individual is a chronic runaway and was located.

• In Fernie at 10:46 a.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported.

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• In Sparwood at 5:35 p.m. a disturbance was reported from the night before.

• In Sparwood at 7:28 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

Tuesday, October 9 • In Fernie at 12:24 a.m. there was a report of fighting between individuals. Members attended and cleared the people.

• In Sparwood at 6:41 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

• In Hosmer at 7:48 a.m. there was an erratic driver complaint. The vehicle was not located.

• In Fernie at 9:36 a.m. found property was reported. It turned out to be items belonging to an individual’s friends.

• In Fernie at 12:19 p.m. a bike theft was reported. It is described as a green Divinci bike.

• In Fernie at 3:36 p.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported.

The owner was located and it turned out to be broken down.

• In Sparwood at 5:19 p.m. an erratic driver was reported.

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• In Sparwood at 6:36 p.m. there was a false residential alarm.

Wednesday, October 10 • In Fernie at 1:14 p.m. a bike was reported stolen. The bike was seen by the complainant at the Aquatic Centre. The thief was located and charged.

• In Sparwood at 1:19 p.m. there was a theft of a vehicle.

The vehicle was later recovered. No suspects have been identified.

• In Sparwood at 1:23 p.m. a cell phone was taken from a vehicle parked outside a store.

• In Fernie at 2:32 p.m. a decal was stolen from a licence plate.

• In Fernie at 3:31 p.m. there was a false residential alarm.

• In Fernie at 4:00 p.m. members attended to assist the ambulance with an emotionally disturbed patient.

• In Sparwood at 5:50 p.m. suspicious males were reported.

• In Fernie at 6:00 p.m. a family member was assaulted by an emotionally disturbed patient. No charges were made.

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1. Underground coal mining has all but disappeared in Canada. There are no surplus underground coal mine workers available. Underground coal miners have special training and cannot be replaced by surface coal mine workers, without major training.

2. The 200 Chinese workers allowed in by the federal government for 4-6 months are taking a “bulk sample” to determine if a new mine will be built. There will be no new mine and no reason for specialized training, unless the bulk sample proves out the quality of the coal.

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ALBERT: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Marie Geneva Albert who died at the Elk Valley Hospital on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the age of 59 years.

Helen is survived by her partner Mick Yates, her sons James, Brandon, Paul and Michael, sisters Diana (Earl), Barb (Ed), Marie and Linda and by her brother John (Marnie) as well as many nieces and nephews and her beloved cat Meishu. She was preceded in death by her mother Mary and her stepfather Ken, her father Edgar, her brother Kevin and sisters Flo and Lori.

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Police and Search and Rescue in the Elk Valley and Alberta had been searching extensively for the couple after they left for a day trip on Saturday morning and did not return. Their family and friends had not heard from them since they

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At about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the Elk Valley RCMP were notified of a radio transmission received from a remote area in Bow River. A woman with a European accent indicated that she and her husband’s car had become stuck, and they could not get it out.

Her husband had an injured knee, but otherwise they were OK. The transmission was very broken, and no further details could be ascertained. A helicopter was dispatched to the area,

and located two people confirmed to be Jacob and Anja Oosterwijk, the missing couple.

The Oosterwijks were transported to the hospital to be evaluated.

Apparently, after becoming stuck, the two were able to locate a cabin with a radio, and make the call for assistance. Shortly after the transmission, and once a narrower area was determined, a police dog was able to locate the stranded vehicle.

Jacob and Anja were found safe Tuesday.

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‘Tech Career Opportunities Booming in BC’ Black Press

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British Columbia has a ready source of great jobs and careers in technology.

Our education programs need to keep up with that demand.

John Leech, Executive Director of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, explains that, “Every system we rely on – water, roads and transportation, telecommunications and Internet, hydro and natural gas, environment, health, forestry, and many more – utilizes engineering and applied science technology professionals working in the background. BC’s telecom and IT, animation and many other sectors produce new careers every month.”

ASTTBC has more than 10,000 members currently working in thousands of careers available to graduates of two-year diploma programs available at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and other B.C. colleges and institutes.

“Our members enjoy rewarding, well-paid and often recession-proof careers in public service and the private sector alike,” Leech states.

“For huge numbers of young men and women, technology is the answer. In B.C. and across

Canada, technology permeates every workplace and job.

We need to get capable students involved and engaged in applied sciences and head off workforce shortages by building a B.C. ‘Science and Technology Culture’.”

Leech calls on government for renewed efforts to build student skills and confidence in math and science programming.

“We especially need to interest young students in science and how things work,” Leech says. “Young students use technology every day – smart phones, iPads and computers.

They play video games, even build robots.”

Leech lauds the recent ‘Year of Science’ program that encouraged students toward so-called ‘STEM’ subjects – science, technology, engineering and math.

Citing the recent $6 million B.C. campaign to encourage careers in trades, Leech urges a similar effort to build awareness of engineering technology education and careers.

BC Technology Industries Association employers like Telus and BC Hydro and many smaller technology-rich companies say the single most important position they now struggle to fill is Specialty

Technician/Technologist. Even the Canadian Council of Chief Executives expressed concern that only 37 per cent of 16 to 18-year-olds were interested in taking even one post-secondary course in sciences, according to a recent Angus Reid survey.

Leech says the opportunities for those seeking work in the technology field are considerable given a wave of retirements of present-generation B.C. technology professionals that is already underway.

“Half of our membership is now middle-aged at 45-plus, and 22 per cent are over age 55!” he says.

“Every region of B.C. shows growing demand,” Leech concludes. “New two-year technology diploma programs are still needed in the north and central B.C. However, young people are investing to travel so they can earn the necessary tech qualifications.”

It would appear their investment is a smart move, as it will result in a broad range of career opportunities. Industries in all regions of B.C. support programs for local trainees to fill engineering and applied science technologist, technician and technical specialist posHeather Andreychuck is one of the most recent ASTTBC technology award itions. recipients. Heather is Supervisor, Transportation Engineering for the City of Prince George, overseeing major construction projects.

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Elkford’s traditional pub with a twist

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neaky’s Pub has been Elkford’s best kept secret for almost 40 years. Shortly after the town of Elkford formed, the pub and attached hotel were built in 1974 to accommodate the sudden influx of mine workers.

“It’s always kind of been a workers’ bar, and it still is,” said manager Brandi Halladay. “A lot of the locals come out and we’ve got our coal miners, and a huge amount of workers that stay in the hotel and come in here.”

With a few changes and renovations over the years, Sneaky’s is now a hang out for more than just coal miners. “A cool thing about the bar is that it’s old and young,” remarked Halladay. “The crowd is mixed, it’s not just a young kids’ bar or a retirement bar, everybody just kind of flows and binds togeth-

er.”

Born and raised in Elkford, Halladay began working at the pub four years ago and never imagined she’d still be there today. “I started out here thinking I’m just going to bartend for a year, save some money and go travelling,” she said.

“I started with zero experience, never had served food, bartended, or anything in my life, and I fell in love with it right away. We have a great group of regulars, they’re awesome. It’s all laughs and jokes all day. I call it my dysfunctional family.”

With the help of Halladay, Sneaky’s is now known as a music venue, recognised by the CBC and throughout the Kootenays. “I’m trying to book acts all the time and get the music scene pumping.

That’s something that people in Sparwood and Fernie don’t know about us,” Halladay explained.

“Fernie’s got a great music scene going on as well, but we’re not always booking the same acts.”

From Econoline Crush and Lillix, to David Bowie’s guitar player and one of the original Beatles, before they became the ‘fab four,’ Sneaky’s has brought in some amazing artists to entertain the small community of Elkford.

“It’s been hard trying to develop a music scene in this town,” said Halladay. “Our last entertainment manager worked really hard to establish that reputation and we’ve done well with it and tried to carry it on.”

With a brand new food menu, and a full time designated driver service, Sneaky’s is doing its best to draw in crowds from all over the Elk Valley. To check out some of the upcoming events and shows visit their website at www.elkfordmotorinn.com/Sneaky’s_Pub.

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