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Day Service Remembrance in the Elk Valley r 11 Sunday, Novembe Come out and honour our veterans

Fernie, BC:

Branch #36 Royal Canadian Legion of the Legion Hall Parade form up in frontCenotaph 10:30 a.m. Parade marches to the 10:40 a.m. Cenotaph Service begins 10:55 a.m. Silence Two Minute Wave of 11:00 a.m. returns Parade reforms and 11:20 a.m. to the Legion follows An Ecumenical service in the Legion Hall.

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Branch #81 Royal Canadian Legionat the Senior citizens Service 10:00 a.m. Drop in Centre service Parade formation after Parade to Cenotaph 10:40 a.m. the invited to gather at After parade Youth Adults Seniors Centre and Legion. invited to meet at the

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Alliance Service at the Elkford Way Church, 1803 Alpine in front of the Parade to Cenotaph, Elkford Municipal Building. by followed Cenotaph Ceremony, the Elkford at coffee, tea and treats Community Centre

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rick or non-perishable food item? Students from Fernie Secondary took to the streets this Halloween alongside ghost, ghouls and nasties, but not in the pursuit of candy. Fernie Secondary’s Student Council hosted the Halloween for Hunger, an event created by the Canadian organization, Free The Children. The goal of the event is for schools to collect nonperishable food items (canned goods, pasta etc.) for their community’s food bank. “Thirty-eight per cent of people who use food banks are youths, which is why I feel Halloween for Hunger is an important thing to do to as a teenager. This statistic has an effect on the student body as a whole, and drives one to help others,” says Ryley Johnston, FSS Student Council President. “This was a project that student council wanted to repeat after last year’s event. Over 400 items were collected, and we would like to thank everyone for donating so From left: Grade ten students at Fernie Secondary School, Brooklynn Borys, McKinley Richards, and Halle Soukoroff generously!” went trick or treating on Halloween to collect donations for the local food bank. Submitted photo

UK snow enthusiasts name Fernie their favourite North American ski resort By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ernie Alpine Resort (FAR) has been named the top ski resort in North America in the prestigious World Snow Awards in London. FAR beat off competition from other destination ski resorts like Whistler, Banff, Vail, Mammoth, Squaw Valley, Aspen, Telluride and many others to win the much-coveted title, being chosen by a highly talented and distinguished panel of ski and travel journalists, major

international tour operators and Olympic athletes. “We are truly honoured,” said Matt Mosteller, VP of Sales and Marketing at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. “This award is absolutely huge! There has not been a more respected, industry-leading panel of ski journalists, industry executives, ski professionals, media and tour operators ever assembled. These judges know their stuff and have all skied all over North America. We could not have won this award without the support of our guests, team,

tour operators, ski media and community! Thank you so much!” Honouring the best in the world of skiing and snowboarding, the World Snow Awards reward resorts, companies and individuals in 25 categories with the winners chosen by a panel of leading ski and snowboard experts and public vote. Categories include the best European resort, North American resort, ski and snowboard brands, airline, and specialist and mainstream tour operators. Ski and snowboard brands are also judged. The winners were announced

at a fun-filled awards evening on Friday, November 2 during the annual Ski and Snowboard Show in Earls Court, London, UK. Andy Cohen, General Manager at FAR said the resort has always had a great relationship with UK snow enthusiasts. “Fernie’s mountain and snow are as good as it gets anywhere in the world,” he said. “But I think it’s also the town that endears itself to people from the UK. “This award is a tribute to our staff and to the whole community.”

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Fundraising for Brooke

Reader survey winner receives diamond ring By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

ernie local Pam McLeod is the lucky winner of The Free Press’ 2012

reader survey and the new owner of a diamond ring. Over 180 people throughout the Elk Valley filled out the survey and submitted it online and in person to The Free Press

office. McLeod was chosen as the winner at random, and was rewarded with a diamond ring, worth $1,000, donated by Jay’s Jewellers.

From left: MJ Andreola and Sumiko Luznar were just two of many volunteers who came into The Free Press office to help roll the 62,800 pennies that were collected to go towards Brooke Malakoff’s trust fund. Photo by N. Liebermann

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he community of Fernie is stepping up to help Brooke Malakoff, and her family, as she continues her battle with cancer. The Free Press held a penny drive and book sale throughout the month of October. A whopping 314 pounds of pennies were collected and rolled, raising $1,650. Friends of Brooke teamed up with the

Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre on Saturday to host a garage sale that fundraised $1,500. With the help of the Fernie Bottle Depot, a recent bottle drive contributed $600 to Brooke, and with support from Overwaitea, a hot dog sale raised another $750. With all of the efforts so far, $4,500 has been raised throughout the community to support Brooke and her family. Coming up on Saturday, November 24, a Bake Sale will be

held at the Christmas Craft and Bake Fair at the Fernie Community Centre. Baking contributions will be gladly accepted from anyone who would like to contribute. All of the proceeds will be shared between Brooke and Payton Caravetta, who recently lost her mom to cancer. A trust fund has been set up at the Fernie CIBC in Brooke’s name. Anyone who would like to make a deposit can visit their local CIBC branch.

Remembrance of Life Candlelight Service Honouring the lives of those we love Sunday, December 16th at 7:00 PM Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” 891 4th Ave. Fernie

From left: Publisher of The Free Press, Dave Hamilton, presents Pam McLeod with a diamond ring donated by Dale Nicholson of Jay’s Jewellers. Photo by N. Liebermann

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Regional District of East Kootenay IMPORTANT NOTICE Remembrance Day Closures

The Fernie Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday, November 11, 2012 for Remembrance Day, and reopen on Monday, November 12th. The Sparwood Transfer Station will be closed Sunday, November 11th, and Monday, November 12th for Remembrance Day and reopen Tuesday, November 13th.

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A very lucky week for lottery players in Sparwood By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

recent Lotto Max draw has revealed a second winner from Sparwood – and the winners even bought the tickets from the same store! In what Lotto Max spokesman Chris Fairclough called a “really unique situation I’ve never heard of before,” Guy Champagne and Nicole Lelonde have joined Lee and Diana Anderson in taking a share of lottery money from the October 26 draw, with tickets bought at the Express Mart in Sparwood. Nicole and Guy won $333,333 – their share of a $1 million MaxMillion prize. Nicole said she had had a “feeling” that that might have won, which is why she called her husband Guy and told him to check his ticket as soon as she heard a winning ticket had been bought in Sparwood. Sparwood residents Guy Champagne and Nicole Lelonde won a third of a million dollars through a “Nicole called me but I was recent Lotto Max draw. Submitted photo in Creston because we are mov-

ing there, so didn’t get around to checking the ticket until I got back to Sparwood on Tuesday,” said Guy. “I went to the Esso station and checked it on the black machine and it came up that I had won a third of a million! “I went home and told Nicole we were off to Kamloops, and she wasn’t even surprised! She knew!” As far as spending the money, Guy said he had plans to buy a used motorbike, but now will be buying a brand new one. He says his wife wants to go shopping and buy their four daughters new computers. Guy just retired from his job as a driller at Line Creek and the couple are moving to Creston after 33 years in Sparwood. Earlier this week Diana and Lee Anderson, also of Sparwood, were at the BCLC office in Kamloops to claim their $500,000 winning share of a MaxMillion prize.

Westjet could be flying in to Cranbrook By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Canadian Rockies International Airport is in the running to receive service from Westjet. The Calgary based company is launching a regional airline called Encore that is expected to begin flying in the second half of 2013. Small and mid-sized communities across Canada have been lobbying to convince Westjet to include them in the new service.

The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce has sent a request to all of the Chambers in the Columbia Valley, including Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford, to urge residents who rely on the airport to show their support. Tristen Chernove, Managing Director of Cranbrook airport, has also received several letters from residents all over the East Kootenay explaining what Westjet service at the airport would mean for the communities and businesses in the area.

“All of those messages are very helpful and powerful tools to share when I meet with Westjet,” said Chernove. “They certainly appreciate seeing all of the encouragement from the public.” Chernove has met with Westjet several times over the past year to discuss the possibility of service to Cranbrook. “It looks to me like Westjet remains on target to make some of the decisions by the early part of next year. When last I spoke with them they were still deciding,” he com-

mented. “They did indicate that within the first year of Encore they would receive up to as many as six Bombardier aircrafts, so we expect that as those are delivered we’ll see it expand.” Members of the public can help convince Westjet they need their service in three ways: contacting them via www.westjet.com, posting comments on the Westjet Facebook page, or signing up for Westjet rewards to show in real numbers the amount of people in the East Kootenay who want

Westjet service. Chernove stated, “I think the most important thing is that as a whole, the residents of the East Kootenay region show their unanimous support and continue to work together to attract the service.” Westjet Encore will likely launch with just a few destinations and then begin to expand coast-to-coast. Westjet said the regional airline has the potential to create 1,800 jobs across the country.

New rules for East Kootenay campgrounds By Sally MacDonald Black Press Staff

ampgrounds in the East Kootenay could soon be subject to more stringent

rules. On Friday, November 2, the Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors gave two readings to its new campground bylaw. There will be a

series of public hearings around the region in the coming month, before it comes back to the board for third reading and adoption. “Under the proposed bylaw, developers will be required to apply for and obtain a campground permit before the construction of a new campground or the expansion of an existing facility is allowed,” explained

communications manager Loree Duczek. The campground bylaw contains rules around water and sewer servicing requirements, permitted structures and accessory uses (such as concessions, swimming pools, mini golf and boat rental), garbage disposal and property boundary buffer requirements.

Under the proposed bylaw, campgrounds can't be created on properties smaller than four hectares. Each campsite must be at least 140 square metres, and each site can have one recreational vehicle, park model trailer or cottage, or up to three tents. Park model trailers must be no longer than 50 square metres. Campgrounds can have no more

than 30 campsites per hectare. Up to 20 per cent of the campground can be sites with cottages, and those cottages must be smaller than 53.5 square metres. To find out when and where a public hearing on the proposed campground bylaw will be held in your area, call the Regional District of East Kootenay at 250489-2791.

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Fernie supports ERA By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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hopping 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 Commit Snow & Skate

Mill fire not suspicious By Annalee Grant Black Press Staff

ire levelled the former Tembec planer mill in Cranbrook late Thursday night, November 1. No deaths or injuries were reported. Flames broke out in the long-closed mill just before 10 p.m. and a cause has not been determined. The City of Cranbrook said 18 firefighters responded to the blaze through the night with two fire

trucks and the city's ladder truck. Work Safe BC arrived on scene later in the morning and wrapped by the investigation later that day. The City of Cranbrook said in a press release that investigators indicate that the cause of the fire is undetermined and deem the fire as not suspicious in nature. Mayor Wayne Stetski toured the site but Zettel said the rest of the efforts would be left to Tembec, the company that owned

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the 36-hectare property. Former employee Joe Trozzo said the mill was a great place to work. He was employed there for 38 years before it shut down. Many employees went on to work at Canal Flats, Elko or Galloway. "It's kind of disappointing to see it down, but it was coming down anyway," he said. While he wasn't able

to pinpoint the exact date the mill opened its doors in Cranbrook, Trozzo believes it was in 1967 and about 85 people were employed there in its heyday. "It was a good career. For me it was a good 38 years of employment," he said. What many employees enjoyed was driving only five minutes to work instead of commuting all the way to Canal Flats or Elko. Zettel said the build-

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he City of Fernie is backing a project proposal that will provide the communities of the Elk Valley with information and resources to keep the Elk River healthy. The Elk River Alliance (ERA), in partnership with Lotic Environmental, is working with a number of local scientists on a project titled ‘Reporting to Residents on River Health.’ Fernie mayor and council will be drafting a letter of support to assist the ERA with their request for grant funding for the venture. “It’s an application to Columbia Basin Trust to provide funds to establish a baseline of where the watershed is today,” explained Doug Marteinson with the ERA. “What does it look like, what is impacting its health, or what is doing good for its health. With the idea being that once there’s a baseline picture of the watershed, then it will be much easier in the future to make decisions about what needs to happen.” Marteinson went on to say, “The Elk River Alliance is working to ensure that the Elk River watershed is drinkable, fishable, and swimmable for years into the future. In my interpretation, it’s completely aligned with the notion of Forever Fernie and input into the Official Community Plan. We’d really like to see not just the City of Fernie be active in it, but also Sparwood and Elkford and Elko.” Although several organisations have worked on various elements of the Elk River over the years, Marteinson believes the information gathered hasn’t been properly compiled or shared. “We want to report back to the citizens of Fernie in language that is easily understood and supported by simple graphics that are easy to understand,” he said. Members of the ERA spoke at a Fernie council meeting held on October 22 to explain the project and ask for the City’s help. Council was unanimous in voting to support ‘Reporting to Residents on River Health.’ “The river is our lifeblood. It runs right through our community, runs right through all the communities of this valley,” stated councillor Randal Macnair. “I think that folks like the ERA and local jurisdictions have to step up to the plate and make sure that the health of our river is continued.” In conjunction with the project, the ERA will be forming an advisory board within the next year to assist in monitoring the state of the watershed.

year. Zettel said the company was planning on pulling the building down but were in the process of removing any leftover equipment and metal from the site. A sale of mill assets, ranging from the dry-

ing kilns to office furniture, concluded in late September. The fire did not involve the kiln or the finger joint plant on the property. No cause for the fire has been determined and there are no damage estimates.

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Project Gateway put on hold indefinitely ByNicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

roject Gateway’s efforts to create the Fernie Legacy Science and Interpretive Centre have reached an impass. The goal of

collecting $55,000 to conduct a feasibility study, in order to move forward with building an Elk Valley educational and interactive facility, has not been met. Project Manager Andre Labine spent

the last few months sourcing out funding and contributions from local organisations, and was only able to receive commitments for $13,000. “The next step was to get some money for a feasibility study,” he explained.

“If we were going to spend somewhere close to $4 million on a project of this nature and approach major organisations and foundations to give us that kind of money, we needed to have a proper plan that dem-

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onstrated the benefits of being involved in the project.” The study was not only important to have a clear plan, but also to give residents a chance to give their input into what the centre should look like. Labine added, “I sent letters, met with many business and organisations, from Teck all the way down, and the answer was pretty well the same. ‘This is a great project, this is a worthwhile effort for the community, however we don’t have the money for a feasibility study.’” The project was initially created in 2007 to further develop the concept of a Rocky Mountain Grizzly Centre. It was put on hold in 2008 and 2009 during the economic downturn and revived in July of 2010 as the Gateway Project with assistance from Columbia Basin Trust. Working towards a Fernie Legacy Science and Interpretive Centre, the new project was to be built at the current Chamber of Commerce location. The facility would include several components to celebrate the Elk Valley’s heritage, culture, and traditions, including edu-

cation on the grizzly bear, coal mining, and avalanche awareness. The proposed site also holds B.C.’s last standing wooden oil derrick, and the centre would have become the home to the Oil Derrick Society, providing information on the evolution of oil and gas exploration techniques.

“If we were going to spend somewhere close to $4 million on a project of this nature and approach major organisations and foundations to give us that kind of money we needed to have a proper plan that demonstrated the benefits of being involved.” Andre Labine Project Manager

“I saw some economic benefits, both for the capital project and ongoing full time jobs for working at the centre,” commented Labine. “We were going to work with

College of the Rockies to have skilled trades people learning on the job, plus contractors would have been needed to modify the building.” The facility was meant to serve as a destination, with the goal of having tourists come for the science centre, and spend a day or more seeing everything else Fernie has to offer. “It would be more than just a science centre,” remarked Labine. “It’s educational and would have had a school program for students to understand coal mining and grizzly bear habitats. It was very much an interactive component with the community.” “I really believe in this thing, and at the end of the day, it’s unfortunate that it’s not going to happen.” There is still a possibility that a much smaller version of the facility will be created at the Fernie Nature Centre, currently housed in the existing Chamber of Commerce location. The funding that would have gone towards Project Gateway will now be used to help improve the Chamber of Commerce building.

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The idea of recycling is one most people are on side with.   There is a rather widespread understanding we live in a world where many resources are finite and we need to make some effort to take the things we throw away which can be reprocessed and facilitate that process -- even if we haven’t all made the commitment to do it, we understand why we should. The problem is, it’s not easy enough to do the right thing. The recycling process is beyond confusing. At least Fernie, unlike Sparwood and Elkford, has a curbside recycling program. But that still doesn’t make things easy. Even if you can figure out what day is the right day to leave out your recycling for pick up (do you live in Area 1 or 2?) you have to invest in blue bags or boxes, and then figure out what you can and can’t put inside them. Plastics are OK curbside. But if you live in Sparwood and Elkford you’ll have to haul your plastics to Fernie’s transfer station. Cardboard is OK, as long as it isn’t coated in plastic or wax. Paper is OK, including egg cartons, but not the styrofoam ones. Glass is not allowed, so there goes all the empty wine and beer bottles. You have to take them to the bottle depot. In Cranbrook. As long as they are Canadian cans. Otherwise you have to take them to the transfer station. There are transfer stations in Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford. If you can get there during their opening hours. And don’t forget to flatten those boxes and milk jugs, and make sure all food containers have been rinsed out first. Most people want to help. Nobody feels good about throwing out trash that could be recycled. But people are busy and this is just another chore that will get neglected because it’s not easy enough. More information would be helpful. If people are better informed about when, where, and what to recycle, they are more likely to do it. Maybe even provide blue bags for residents to encourage them. Also, very few residents are probably aware of what they can take to the new transfer station. Who knew there was a Reuse Centre at the transfer station, accepting most household items, provided they are in good working condition? Services like these are great, as long as people know about them. People want to recycle, but it feels like the Elk Valley still has a way to go in getting their program running smoothly. If it’s too confusing, or people have to travel to other towns to recycle (kind of defeating the environmentally friendly aspect of the process) then they just won’t do it.

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Letters to the Editor The NHL’s tentacles There have been a couple letters recently coming out on the side of either the players or the owners in the controversial NHL lockout. I would like to offer another perspective which does not necessarily support either side and in fact is from someone who is not really that much of a hockey fan. The key point to remember is that people get paid according to their economic benefit to society, not their social benefit to society, which is why professional athletes get paid more than doctors. The discussion seems to centre around “millionaires fighting with billionaires,” but the economic impact of a professional sports franchise goes much

further than that. There are the direct employees at the venues, maintenance and custodial staff, concessions, security, gates etc. that probably number in the hundreds. But it goes further: there are the bars and restaurants that rely on game-day crowds, the waiters, chefs and bartenders, the people who make the beer and the people who truck it to the destination. These are all local jobs. There is the sports paraphernalia that can be found in thousands of stores all over the country. Granted, some of the merchandise comes from overseas but it still represents sales for the store owners and those stores have employees. There are TV crews. It takes a lot of people to televise a game. One could go on and on — the economic tentacles

of a sports franchise reach into places you wouldn’t normally think of. And all of those people who have employment because of a sports franchise spend money, and so the spin off continues. One does not have to be a sports fan to realize the huge economic impact of a professional sports franchise. It is the owners who take the risk and the players who play the game who make a franchise successful. And as long as there are millions of people going to the stadiums and watching on TV (advertisers spend their advertising budget where the most people are watching) then professional athletes will continue to make huge salaries, owners will continue to make profits and one could argue that they are worth it

because without them the franchise would not exist. So the next time someone says that no athlete is worth a multi-million dollar contract just to play

a game, think about how many people are supporting their families and enjoying a lifestyle as a result. Ralph Tomlin Slocan Park

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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

Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Chinese trade deal sells out Canada I’m deeply concerned about the FIPA trade agreement between the Chinese and Canadian governments. This trade agreement is set to pass without any debate in parliament. The agreement gives Chinese companies the right to sue the Canadian government (in secret tribunals outside the Canadian court system) if it passes any laws that affect their profits, laws that could create jobs, protect our environment and build healthy communities. Canada has already spent hundreds of millions on penalties launched under the North American Free Trade Agreement. Right now Belgium is facing a $3 billion lawsuit from one of China’s companies because of similar foreign investor agreements. Putting our resources in the hands of foreign investors leaves nothing for our children or our children’s children. This agreement seems very anti-Canadian. We need to be able to manage our resources in way that’s good for Canada as a whole. Help send a message to our government that Canada is not for sale. Michael Smith Nelson

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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.

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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.

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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 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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Bear Corner

Around the Valley 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. Banff Mountain Film Festival

Jan 3, 2013- Tickets on sale Nov 15 at The Guides Hut

Starting Friday, November 9 to Thursday, November 15

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THIS WEEK Thursday, November 8

• 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. • Fernie Elks Lodge meeting – promoting and supporting community needs. Call 250-423-7536. • 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 9

• Cribbage at Senior Drop-In Centre, Fernie, every Friday 7:30 p.m. •Sparwood Legion open jam session at 7 p.m. • Jitney darts every Friday at Fernie Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 p.m. Drop in and meet new people. All adults welcome. If you are interested phone the lounge at 250-423-6218 for details. • Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon • Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 9 to 12, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Horrible Histories and Ancient Civilizations –Take a walk in the past and discover things much stranger than fiction. Pre-register for this program.

Saturday, November 10

• Every Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw at Sparwood Legion 4 to 6 p.m. • Fernie Legion meat draw 4 - 6 p.m. Fun and Entertaining. All welcome to join us. • Christmas crafts and things market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Elko Community Hall, vendor space available. $15./table. Door prizes. Email: southcountry@xplornet.com or contact Phyllis at 250-529-7418.

Sunday, November 11

• 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

Monday, November 12

• 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 13

• Crib / Whist alternate weeks, Seniors Drop In Centre, Fernie, 7:30 p.m. • Fun, crafts and lunch anytime between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Fernie. The kitchen at the Seniors Centre is open weekly from 9 a.m, to 2 p.m Monday through Thursday. Coffee or tea, sandwiches, soup and/or dessert can be purchased. General public welcome. • Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 6-9. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Lego and Fairytales. • Fernie Heritage Library storytime program - ages three-five: 11:15 a.m. – Noon

Wednesday, November 14

• Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details. •Cribbage, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 1 p.m. •Darts, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 7 p.m. • Fernie Heritage Library toddlertime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon • Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 7 to 9 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie. • Fernie Heritage Library 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.

Thursday, November 15

• 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.

Bear Aware program going into hibernation By Kathy Murray Elk Valley Bear Aware

he Bear Aware program will be going into hibernation for the winter. Hibernation is an important survival strategy for bears where their main foodsgreen vegetation, berries, insects and salmon – are not available in winter. However, most bears do not go into hibernation in warm climates where enough food is available yearround. During a period called hyperphagia, bears prepare for hibernation by eating three times as much in the fall as they do in the summer. In the fall, bears need up to 30,000 calories per day to gain enough weight to get through the winter. In some areas, food-conditioned bears that are used to accessing human food, such as garbage, may not hibernate at all. Most black bears and grizzly bears hibernate for four to six months in the winter, from November or December until March or April. Bear cubs are born in the den during hibernation. However, bears do not go into true hibernation because their body temperature and metabolic rate do not decrease as much as in other hibernating species and they may wake up relatively easily during their winter sleep. Thank you to our volunteers, funders and everyone who has contributed to reducing

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human/wildlife conflict in our communities. Ongoing support from the City of Fernie, District of Elkford, RDEK, Columbia Basin Trust, British Columbia Conservation Foundation, Ministry of Environment and Fernie Alpine Resort has enabled us to continue delivering the Bear Aware Program to Elk Valley communities and the South Country. See you in the spring.

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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

The George S. Majic Spiritus Award Constant commitment to our community through their love of Fernie Through their contributions; enhance and honor community values, to enrich our town as a whole

Does this sound like a person or persons that you might know?

The George S. Majic Spiritus Award is presented annually by the City of Fernie in memory of George S. Majic. The award was inspired by his family and friends in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. as a way of honoring his life service. Nomination forms are available at the City of Fernie and on the City of Fernie website www.fernie.ca .The award will be presented at the December 17, 2012 Regular Council Meeting. Deadline for submissions for nomination is Monday, November 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, November 8, 2012

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: Cory 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

Casual Labourer

The City of Fernie is actively seeking an individual to take on the position of being a Casual Labourer for the Leisure Services Department. This position is being brought on to provide additional coverage within the Department. This position will be expected to work shift work exclusively on weekends We require an energetic individual who has the physical ability and agility to work extremely well in the performance of a wide variety of tasks. Ideally, one who will have a strong background in building maintenance, grounds keeping and Arena operations in a Parks and Recreation environment. Essential qualifications for this position include:

Valid B.C. Drivers License, minimum Class 5 Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate Physically Fit

This position has a wage rate of $27.91 per hour and is scheduled to start ASAP

A clean drivers’ abstract, a criminal record check and a physical are mandatory for the successful applicant.

Interested individuals are invited to complete the application form attached to this posting and submit it to: Cam Mertz Director of Leisure Services City of Fernie 250 Pine Avenue Fernie, B.C. Fax: (250) 423-6608 Email: cam.mertz@fernie.ca

For further details on this position please refer to the Labourer Job Description contained within the Collective Agreement. Date Advertised: November 5, 2012 Closing Date: November 23

SPAquafit! Enjoy a great morning of excerise and relaxation to revitalized your body and treat yourself. Delicious snacks, and drinks to warm your soul.

November 16, 2012

Aquaﬁt 9:30am Massages from Trillium Spa 45 min Aqua-Fit Workout 1/2 hr Massage Snacks 10:30am - 12:00 pm Cost: $50.00 plus taxes Call 250-423-4466 For more information or to register. Limited to 10 Spaces

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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.

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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.

A REMEMBRANCE DAY THANK YOU

We commemorate the sacrifices of those who have served our country in past conflicts, peace keeping missions, and the members of the armed forces who are currently serving around the world. To all our veterans, peace keepers and active forces – thank you for your dedication and selfless courage. Mayor, Council and Staff

WINTER PARKING FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL

During the winter months, the District’s snow-clearing teams are busy working to keep your roads safe and clear for motorists, pedestrians and public transit.

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, on-street parking will be prohibited from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm October 1 to March 31. 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.

TOILET REBATE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

SPARWOOD RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ONLY

Does your business or residence have all water friendly low-ﬂush toilets? If not, take advantage of Sparwood’s Toilet Rebate Replacement Program!

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Petition seeks provincial inquiry By Joni MacFarlane Editor, Crowsnest Pass Promoter

ver half of Crowsnest Pass’s eligible voting population signed a petition delivered to Alberta’s Municipal Affairs last week calling on the province to conduct an investigation into the operations of the municipality. The Crowsnest Pass Ratepayers Association started the petition after a conflict escalated between municipal council, senior administration and the public. Tensions rose after a majority of firefighters walked out in protest over the firing of the volunteer fire chief, prompting a public protest with some residents calling for council’s resignation. A meeting between council, senior administration and Ratepayers’ Executive was held on October 9 where concerns surrounding the dismantling of the fire department were discussed. Ratepayers also expressed a

growing dissatisfaction with council’s financial management, charging that increasing service fees and taxes is unrealistic in light of the municipality’s shrinking economy. Ratepayers’ President Bill Kovach presented a proposal to council that he said would allow them to “concentrate on the very real issues of decreasing population, a decreasing tax base, and a bloated administration with an excessive spending pattern.” Despite airing concerns and perspectives, the meeting ended in a stalemate and Ratepayers initiated the process for provincial intervention. The petition – with over 2,500 signatures – was presented to Municipal Affairs on November 1 asking Minister Doug Griffiths, to “open an inquiry into the municipality, with focus on the actions and performances of the CAO, CFO, administration and mayor and council.” It also said “taxpayers feel

that the mismanagement of the municipality’s resources have resulted in an unfair tax rate.” According to Alberta’s Municipal Government Act, upon receipt of the petition, the Minister will appoint an officer who has 30 days to verify the validity of the signatures on the petition. Any action is then at the Minister’s discretion. Kovach said there is a likelihood that no action will be taken because the next municipal election is only a year away. A recent letter from the Minister responding to a citizen’s concerns, writes, “I respect the work that the Crowsnest Pass council and administration has done,” adding he will, “continue to support their efforts to carry out their legislated responsibilities.” According to the 2011 census, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass had 4,710 people aged 18 and over. About 2,700 people voted in the last municipal election, held in October 2010.

Crowsnest Pass Ratepayers Association President Bill Kovach holds over 2,500 signatures on a petition seeking provincial intervention into the governance of the municipality. Submitted photo

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he Christmas Season is fast approaching and it is time to start planning another wonderful Crowsnest Christmas and Moonlight Madness event. ~~~ This promotion will include a late night shopping, caroling, door prizes, in-store promotions, the turkey trotter, Royal Purple Sale and more! ~~~ So let’s kick off this Christmastime celebration together on Thursday, November 15th by lighting up the town & shining a light on our Community Spirit for all to see.

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ernie Skating Club girls recently attended Provincial Sections in their various categories.

Jodi, Rachael, Abby-Anne, Gabrielle and Emma also competed in the Alberta Sectional Championships in Edmonton November 1 to 4 and they will be competing in the BC

Sectional Championships in Parksville, BC, November 8 to 11. For results, check out the Fernie Skating Club website www.fernieskatingclub.com

Sparwood Futures Society lends a hand to Legion By Jenna Jensen Contributor

he Sparwood Futures Society recently presented a $5,000 cheque to the Sparwood Royal Canadian Legion Branch 81. The donation is going to help towards some of the cost of the Legion replacing ageing heating and air conditioning equipment. The Legion will be actively fundraising for the remainder.

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Ski Swap A dance full of adventure By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he launch to Fernie’s snow season is back and bigger than ever. Fernie Alpine Ski Team (FAST) is partnering up with the Fernie Ski and Board Film Fest to support FAST and the Canadian Ski Patrol System (CSPS). The Fernie Community Centre will open its doors at 10 a.m. on Saturday to kick off FAST’s annual Ski Swap. Ski and board season is almost here, and the sale offers the opportunity for FAST athletes, and members of the public, to sell old equipment and buy gently used gear. Following the swap, the film festival will take over to entertain guests into the evening. With the first movie showing at 6:30 p.m., the event has three action packed flicks lined up; Greg Stump’s Legend of Aaahh’s, The Dream Factory, and Jeremy Jones Further. Fernie Brewing Company will be on hand, providing a selection of their latest beer. Fresh pizza, popcorn, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. Tickets for the festival can be purchased at The Guides Hut, the Ski Swap, or at the door, and are $20 for adults and $10 for kids. All the proceeds will go towards CSPS to help out the volunteers that keep the ski hill safe. Entry to the ski swap is $2 per person, or $5 per family, with 20 per cent of all sales going to FAST’s young athletes.

ant to enjoy Jon Tu r k ’ s adventure stories in a new way? How about seeing his tales interpreted through dance? Fernie’s own adventurer and explorer, Turk, has partnered up with the Weber Dance group from Boston to give audiences a taste of his adventures through storytelling and dance. The show has already been a hit in Boston and San Francisco, but Fernie audiences will be able to enjoy the show right here in town on November 17. “The dance has been created around the theme of my latest book, The

Raven’s gift,” said Turk. “It talks about healing and the strange space between science and what science isn’t able to explain. In this oil soaked internet world science still can’t answer all the questions.” Turk will be helping to guide the audience through what is happening in the dance with some storytelling. “I know not everyone has studied dance so I think it’s nice to have a bit of help guiding people through what is happening,” he said. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Fernie Secondary School Traynor Hall. Tickets are $18 online at Adventurer, explorer, and dancer, Jon Turk. weberdance.org

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Elkford students play hockey with the Ghostriders By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

Elkford Secondary students spent an afternoon with the Ghostriders hockey team.

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tudents at Elkford Secondary School spent a happy Halloween hanging out with the Ghostriders. Players from Fernie’s Junior B hockey team spent the afternoon playing floor hockey and talking to the teenagers about what it takes to be a high level athlete. It was an opportunity for the kids to meet with some of the Ghostriders, and a chance for the Ghostriders to give back to the community. “Our guys went out to represent the Fernie Ghostriders, and every time we go out in the community we represent the City of Fernie, all our fans, our corporate sponsors, the executives, as well as the friends and families of all of us,” said Head Coach Barry Wolff.

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“As a coaching staff we are very proud of the way the players have handled themselves at public appearances.” Wolff went on to say, “It teaches the players how to get along with a wide variety of people in different situations, something that will be invaluable for the rest of their lives.” The Ghostriders donate their time to a number of different community events and causes throughout the hockey season. They’ve also started up the Read with the Riders program and are visiting elementary school classes to show children how important school is. Anyone interested in involving the team in an event, or participating in Read with the Riders, can contact Barry Wolff at 250-423-0619.

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Halloween colouring contest winners By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Free Press and Overwaitea teamed up this October to sponsor a Halloween colouring contest. Elementary students were able to pull out a page from an issue of The Free Press newspaper and colour in a pumpkin themed scene. The top two winners were eight-year-old Parker Kennedy and 10-year-old Jordan Korn, who both attend Isabella Dicken Elementary School. Both Parker and Jordan won a prize pack donated by The Free Press and Overwaitea.

Ten-year-old Jordan Korn is all smiles with her winnings from the Halloween Colouring Contest. Top right: Jordan’s prize winning drawing.

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fter losing consecutive games for the first time since September, the Riders bounced back with 3 – 2 wins against Golden and Osoyoos over the weekend. The Riders (11 – 5 – 0 – 1) hold down second spot in the Eddie Mountain Division, one point behind the Kimberley Dynamiters, with the opportunity to reclaim the division lead with three games in three nights this week. “The wins were huge for us to keep pace with Kimberley,

and get back in the win column after losing a few in a row,” said Ghostriders coach Barry Wolff. After losing to Golden on home ice less than a week before, the Riders and Rockets hooked up for the fourth time this season on Friday. Despite being widely outshot, the Ghostriders leaned on a strong performance from goaltender Chris Solecki, escaping with the two points. “We found a way to win in Golden, despite not playing our best,” said Wolff. “Chris Solecki was huge for us and gave us the opportunity to win, and it was one

of those nights where we scored on our chances.” Following the 43 save performance, Solecki got the nod again on Saturday, turning away 36 more pucks for his seventh

with goals from Jared Potter, Austin Hirano and Matt Carr before shutting down the Coyotes in the final two periods. “I thought Saturday night was one of our most complete per-

“I thought Saturday was one of our most complete performances of the year.” Barry Wolff Head Coach

win of the season. “He had the hot hand so he definitely deserved to start on Saturday. Chris was solid for us again,” said the coach. The Riders fell behind early in the first period, but responded

formances of the year,” said Wolff. The Riders’ bench boss says his team continues to show improvement thanks to a commitment to defence. “We’ve just been a lot smarter defen-

sively, and make less mistakes in our own zone. That’s a credit to the guys and how hard they are working,” said Wolff. “It’s about getting better every day, and we’re seeing that.” The Riders head into another busy week, hosting the Golden Rockets on Thursday before heading on the road with games in Osoyoos and Penticton. There will be no love on Thursday, as the divisional rivals meet for the fifth time already this season. The Riders hold a 3 – 1 series lead, and lead the Rockets by four points overall.

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Vogue Theatre still going strong after 100 years By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

riginally built back in 1908 as a live entertainment venue, the Vogue Theatre is one of Fernie’s oldest businesses and now serves as the Elk Valley’s only movie theatre. The theatre has had a few ownership changes over the years, but husband and wife Dennis and Roxana Djonlich have just celebrated their fifth year as owners. Based in Calgary, the couple started visiting Fernie 12 years ago. “We started coming

here first on a skiing basis, then more on a full time basis,” said Dennis Djonlich. “Like many do, we fell in love with the town and our time here.” Shortly after purchasing a home in town eight years ago, the Djonlich’s decided to take over ownership of the Vogue and help bring the place back to life. “I just thought there was a lot more that could be done with it. There was a tremendous amount of potential we’d like to realize,” Djonlich said. “It’s a fairly integral part of the town and

what better way to get your feet wet than become involved with a place that everyone goes to and participates in.” The theatre has since received an indoor renovation, brand new wood siding and windows to the outside courtesy of RiverCity Woodworks, and the latest addition is new movie screens and updated projectors. Djonlich remarked, “What always bugged me as a movie-goer was the rips and tears. It’s nice to finally be able to compete and stand side by side with some of

the larger movie theatres.” Under the couple’s ownership, the Vogue has also opened a full service arcade and games room on the building’s second floor. The brand new projectors allow 3D movies to be played and offer the ability to hook up video games and blue-ray DVDs. The updated technology gave the Vogue the chance to hold a special screening of ‘Halloween’ recently, and Djonlich is hoping to plan a number of other special events in the future.

“There’s a myriad of things we can do,” he explained. “We look forward to coming up with ideas and being creative, and offering cool stuff like concerts, plays, and whatever it is that we like we’ll put on and hope that others like it too.” Next up on the Djonlich’s to-do list is creating a new marquee for the front of the building and sprucing up the theatre seats and the basement. To check out what flicks are coming to the Vogue Theatre, visit www.ferniemovies.com.

All photos by N. Liebermann

RCMP REPORT

Wednesday, October 10

• In Fernie at 8:30 p.m. harassment via text was reported.

Thursday, October 11

• In Fernie at 7:11 a.m. a missing person was reported. The individual was located safe and sound and was delayed by car trouble. • In Fernie at 7:54 a.m. a lost licence plate was reported. • In Sparwood at 8:52 a.m. theft of 500 litres of diesel fuel was taken from a business. The incident occurred sometime overnight. • In Fernie at 1:21 p.m. a child was reported near the highway. Members attended and there was no issue. • In Fernie at 2:32 p.m. a licence plate was reported stolen. • In Fernie at 2:18 p.m. a licence plate was reported stolen. • In Fernie at 2:46 p.m. youth were seen egging portables at the school. The kids were spoken to and the parents will be contacted. • In Sparwood at 4:47 p.m. police assisted ambulance with an overdose patient. The patient made a full recovery. • In Fernie at 11:32 p.m. threats were reported. This incident is still under investigation.

Friday, October 12

• In Sparwood at 7:21 a.m. a theft of a sweater from a kiosk was reported. • In Sparwood at 7:32 a.m. members dealt with a family court restraining order. • In Fernie at 10:40 a.m. a licence plate was reported lost. • In Sparwood at 12:32 p.m. there was a report of youth knocking over dumpsters, turning on taps and causing a disturbance. Suspects have been identified. • In Sparwood at 2:50 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Fernie at 3:33 p.m. a wallet was reported lost. • In Sparwood at 3:34 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. The driver was not located. • In Fernie at

3:45 p.m. a passport was reported lost. • In Fernie at 4:30 p.m. a young individual was reported missing. The youth showed up at home safe and sound. • In Fernie at 5:17 p.m. a hit and run was reported. • In Fernie at 7:36 p.m. a vehicle hit a bear. The small black bear was killed. • In Fernie at 7:49 p.m. a vehicle hit a bear on the highway. The bear was found deceased in the ditch. • In Sparwood at 8:14 p.m. drug information was received. Turned out the caller was intoxicated and no drug activity could be confirmed. In Fernie at 9:42 p.m. a man was reported to have fallen off his bike. When members found him, the bike was on top of him and he was sleeping and snoring. He was intoxicated. Friday October 12

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• In Sparwood at 1:24 a.m. there was a disturbance between two roommates. • In Fernie at 3:24 a.m. a suspicious person was seen hanging around in a store and using the washroom four times. Members investigated and discovered the individual was stranded. No criminal activity was suspected. • In Sparwood at 6:07 a.m. an elk needed to be dispatched. • In Sparwood at 9:23 a.m. there was a family disturbance. • In Fernie at 11:01 a.m. there was a report of a potential impaired driver. The driver was located and was distracted by family in the vehicle. The driver was issued a warning. • In Elkford at 4:37 p.m. a found wallet was turned in. • In Sparwood at 6:13 p.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported.

• In Sparwood at 7:39 p.m. an injured deer needed to be dispatched. • In Elkford at 9:00 p.m. kids were causing a disturbance climbing fences near a church. The youth were gone upon police arrival and no damage was done to the property. • In Sparwood at 9:47 p.m. a noise complaint was made.

Sunday, October 14

• In Fernie at 12:10 a.m. an individual was found to have drugs on them when being booked into the RCMP Station. • In Fernie at 1:23 a.m. a vehicle was pulled over at a traffic stop and the driver was intoxicated. The driver was given a 90 day driving prohibition and a 30 day vehicle impoundment. • In Fernie at 1:33 p.m. an individual was arrested for being drunk in public. He was held in a cell until sober. • In Fernie at 1:27 a.m. police attended to a fight downtown. Upon arrival the fight had dispersed. • In Sparwood

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at 2:11 a.m. a 90 day driving prohibition and a 30 day impoundment was issued. • In Fernie at 2:19 a.m. a theft of personal items were stolen. The investigation is ongoing. • In Fernie at 3:14 a.m. a bear was reported to be in a garage going through garbage. Conservation Officers were notified. • In Elkford at 8:10 a.m. harassment was reported. This is an ongoing issue. • In Fernie at 8:23 a.m. there was a single motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at

9:16 a.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported. It was towed and the registered owner will be contacted. • In Sparwood at 12:02 p.m. there was a disturbance between two roommates. In Fernie at 12:31 a.m. a sow and two cubs were seen on a resident’s deck. Conservation Officers were notified. Monday October 15

Monday, October 15

• In Elko at 6:23 a.m. an assault was

reported. The investigation is ongoing. • In Fernie at 9:48 a.m. a lost licence plate decal was reported. • In Fernie at 11:21 a.m. a lost wallet was reported. • In Sparwood at 4:48 p.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Fernie at 5:59 p.m. a suspicious youth was reported. Police attended and there were no issues. • In Sparwood at 6:56 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. The registered owner will be spoken to.

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End of season for Bull River Shooters By Bradley Woods

he Bull River Shooter ’s Association has enjoyed a great season of competition and club activities, with some of our members realizing great personal accomplishments. We have seen growth in our club and with that, improvements to our range. September 29 was our first annual memorial shoot. This match allowed us to honour two members who passed away this year, Joe Pique and Joe Eaton. We also remembered a number of members who helped start the club and have since passed on, Farley Smith, Ted Bellamey, Bucky Buckman, Jim Buck and Margaret Graf. Club president Bill Johnson made a beautiful plaque, with the engraved names of deceased members affixed. The plaque was presented in honour to Anne Pique, wife of Joe. Anne was the impetus behind the memorial service, which will now be an annual shoot for our club. The plaque will reside in the clubhouse for all to see. The service included kind words of memory and was followed by a potluck social. Shooting results for the day are: • B class Mike Keeling 1st • A class Trudy Phillips 1st; Brad Schill 2nd • AA class Kaitlynn Johnson 1st; Brad Woods 2nd

• AAA class Jeramey Marsh 1st; Ralph Oler 2nd • M a t c h Champion Jim Zimmerman October 20 saw a cold and rainy day with a few brave souls venturing out for a club match. The highlight of the day was 18-year-old Kaitlynn Johnson shooting an amazing 36/40 in one round, which is a Master class score and resulted in her automatically being moved to AAA class. Kaitlynn finished the day just one point shy of tying perennial club champion Jim Zimmerman. Congratulations Kaitlynn! Results for the day are: • A class Trudy Phillips 1st • AAA class Kaitlynn Johnson 1st • Master Rocky Marsh 1st • M a t c h Champion Jim Zimmerman This summer saw a few members travelling afar to compete in provincial and national competitions. Our next match is Saturday November 17. This is our Year End Match, which starts at noon. We will only shoot one match each of Standard Rifle and Hunter Rifle, followed by this season’s awards. Members will then gather for an evening social and dinner. Please contact Rob McKeeman if you plan to attend or for more info.

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A weekend with the Whitecaps By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

ernie local Ethan Blair is just one of seven Kootenay boys and girls that have been chosen to be a part of the Whitecaps FC Kootenay Academy. The program gives young soccer players the chance to train and learn with other athletes from all over the Kootenays, and exposes them to the world of Major League Soccer (MLS). “The organisation is trying to get players from the Kootenays to get better and try to make them into MLS players to put them on the Whitecaps team in the future,” explained Ethan. The Kootenay Academy program runs from September through April and includes eight training weekends in Nelson and four travel events. The first event took Ethan to Vancouver for the weekend where he got to hang out with other athletes from all over B.C., and of course, the Whitecaps themselves. “We got to meet a few of the players and get signatures and stuff, and we got to go on the field to watch them practise too,” remarked Ethan. “It was really fun, but it was also lots of work.” Being a part of the Whitecaps Academy not only gives kids the chance to become a part of an MLS team in the future, but the opportunity to practise in a more competitive setting. All training sessions are developed by Whitecaps FC professional coaching staff and delivered in

partnership with Soccer Quest. For Ethan, living in Fernie, where soccer is strictly a summer sport, the program also provides him with the chance to play his favourite sport year round. “I like soccer because it just has so much action packed into it, and it’s a long, good game, it’s not really short,”

said Ethan. “I just like being out on the field with the ball going around.” This is the first year for Kootenay Academy, which is part of a network of Whitecaps FC Academy Centres. Over 100 players and staff from all over the province took part in the weekend event in Vancouver.

Young soccer players from all over B.C. went to Vancouver to meet the Whitecaps as part of the FC Academy program. Submitted photo

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Lion’s Club collecting pennies for a cause By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

he Elk Valley and South Country Lions Clubs are on the hunt for loose change. They will be holding a penny drive throughout the month of November to raise funds for the

Children’s Hospital. In conjunction with the annual Timmy’s Christmas Telethon fundraiser happening in December, all five area Lions Clubs are participating. “We just figure it would be one way to raise money and we decided on

the Children’s Hospital to be the cause to raise the money for,” said Rick Ganter, Fernie Lion’s Club President. “Between the five clubs we figure we should raise $1,000 or more.” Collection jugs have been set out at various locations through-

out Sparwood, Elkford, Jaffray, and Baynes Lake. They can be found in Fernie at Overwaitea, Extra Foods, and IGS Drug Mart. “Pennies are obsolete,” remarked Ganter. “They’re cutting them out so let’s get rid of them.”

Scotia Bank has offered to take the pennies for no charge, providing they are rolled when deposited. Coins can be dropped off at any participating location, up until November 30.

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To go carbon neutral, or not to go carbon neutral By Sally MacDonald Black Press Staff

ive years ago, the Regional District of East Kootenay pledged it would save us many greenhouse gas emissions as it spends by the time 2013 rolled around. But last week, the board of directors decided to wait on the final step in achieving that goal. In 2007, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) signed the Climate Action Charter, pledging to be carbon neutral in 2012. It was joined by teh Regional Districts of Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay and initiated the Carbon Neutral Kootenays (CNK) project. At a governance committee meeting on Thursday, November 1, CNK project manager Dale Littlejohn gave the RDEK board of directors an overview of how the regional districts have worked towards carbon neutrality since 2007. The Kootenay governments spend about $11 million a year on energy – to heat buildings,

power lights, and move their vehicles between 388 buildings and 995 vehicles. Energy assessments in municipal buildings, wastewater treatment plants and recreation facilities have saved the governments about $750,000 in energy savings. “We understand how much energy and emissions we've got, we've estimated the offset costs and total GHG emissions we have to take responsibility for. Now is the time we start thinking about greenhouse gas offsets,” said Dale Littlejohn. He explained that an offset is generated by a combination of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, avoiding GHG emissions, and sequestering GHG emissions. Planning manager Andrew McLeod explained to the board that after all of the energy savings, the RDEK still has to account for 730 tonnes of GHG emissions. “In order to call ourselves carbon neutral and meet the Climate Action Charter commitment, the purchase of offsets is going to be

necessary. If the board chooses not to pursue that, we can do any number of other things with that money in our community, but we will not be able to call ourselves carbon neutral and carry that designation,” said McLeod. In time, the regional district may be able to balance its emissions through community-based projects, such as energy efficient building retrofits, vehicle fuel switching, solar hot water, household organic waste composting, and low emission vehicles. But the RDEK does not have those projects ready yet, and regardless, they are unlikely to save enough GHGs to reach carbon neutrality. “They are never going to achieve carbon neutrality for your government. They are only going to help chip away at that total liability which for the regional district is 730 tonnes. So the purchasing of carbon offsets is almost guaranteed to always be a requirement to achieve carbon neutral local government. That piece of the puzzle is always going to be there,

it just depends how many actions you can take along the way to reduce that total liability,” said McLeod. Both Littlejohn and McLeod recommended that the board purchase carbon offsets at $25 per tonne, for a total of $18,250 in the Darkwoods conservation project near Creston. Then the regional district would be able to call itself carbon neutral for 2012. “We are recommending this for offsetting your 2012 emissions, and you would do that in spring 2013,” said Littlejohn. “This is a way to achieve carbon neutrality in the timeframe that local government has committed to, while keeping the money in the Kootenays.” But the board was split on the validity of purchasing carbon offsets. “I'm dead against buying offsets,” said Area A Director Mike Sosnowski. “In my mind, it's unreasonable that you put the money in the bank – you might as well burn it.” Eventually, the board decided to wait before making a decision on

purchasing carbon offsets, to allow staff more time to identify East Kootenay projects for the investment. But, according to Andrew McLeod, “the commitment we signed on

to in 2007 when we signed the Climate Action Charter is to be carbon neutral in 2012. The time to do that is between now and March when the offset purchase is required.”

NDP leader visiting region By Annalee Grant Cranbrook Townsman

he NDP candidate for Kootenay East Norma Blissett is welcoming her party's leader to the East Kootenay this weekend. Blissett said Adrian Dix will be holding several public events for constituents to come out and hear what he and the NDP party have to offer heading into the next provincial election in May. "We'd like to see as many people as possible

meet Adrian and see what he has to say," Blissett said. Dix will head to the Elk Valley on Saturday where he will meet with Fernie residents for a coffee at the Arts Station at 11 a.m. From there he will head to Sparwood to meet at the Steelworkers Hall at 2 p.m. "The goal of the public event is really outreach so they can hear what Adrian has to say," Blissett said. Dix was last in the riding a year ago.

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HALKO: It is with tremendous heartache that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Robert John Halko on Monday October 29, 2012. Robert was born on June 9, 1964 in Michel BC at the old Michel hospital. A lifelong resident of the Elk Valley, Robert entered Kindergarten at the old Michel School in 1969, continuing his elementary school years at the F.J. Mitchell Elementary School and graduating from Sparwood Secondary in 1982. In the Fall of 1982 Robert attended the University of Lethbridge, transferring in 1984 to the University of Alberta where he graduated in 1987 with a B.Sc. in Agriculture. A while later Robert returned to the University of Calgary, graduating with a B.Sc. in Geography. Robert’s ultimate love and passion was fishing and hunting. Whether he was catching Pickerel or Walleye in the lakes of central Alberta, or hunting big game in the Elk Valley, Robert thoroughly enjoyed his time outdoors; sharing his knowledge with his younger brothers and his nephew and niece. Robert had extensive knowledge of the Elk Valley and surrounding areas; mostly due to experience shared with him from his father Thomas. Robert’s work career followed his great love for wildlife, nature and the environment. He worked for years as a Wildlife Consultant, working on projects involving everything from fish to grizzly bears. Robert was a loyal son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend; he thoroughly enjoyed spending quality time with relatives and friends. Robert was quick with a joke and his witty sarcastic sense of humor kept everyone laughing. He was also a favorite amongst all children and they clung to him, most likely because he was like a big kid himself! Robert is survived by his parents Thomas & Marianne, his brothers David (Leanna) and Stephen (Julie) and one sister, Stephanie (Brad) with her two children, John-Thomas & Morgan Owen as well as their father Bleddyn Owen. Robert’s family extends to his uncles and aunts: John “Yunch” (Marjorie) Halko, Robert “Joe” (Julie) Craig, and Lindsay (Cyndi) Fleming as well other extended family members too numerous to mention. Robert also leaves behind his faithful dog Madison who was always by his side; she was “his Baby”. Robert was preceded in death by his fraternal grandparents John & Susan Halko, by his maternal grandmother “Baba” Martha Fleming, his uncle Georgie Berg, and by his cousins Jimmy Craig and Brian Halko. Robert was an Inspiration to us all and he will be deeply missed. Rest In Peace Herb .... Until we meet again. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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Lorraine Marie Hockley September 17th 1941November 2nd 2012 Have you seen an angel? I saw one just today! She was playing with the children She sang, and laughed, and prayed. Suddenly she was called home, We hoped she’d stay forever. Still we know that someday soon, We all will be together. Our beloved Mother, sister, friend, Grandmother and Angel, passed peacefully onto her heavenly home. She was on one of her many yearly trips to visit her most cherished treasures, her children and grandchildren, She spent her last days where she most loved to be, engulfed in the chaos of busy family life. Lorraine was predeceased by her parents Clara and Stanley Schwartzenberger of Coaldale AB, and husband Wilf Hockley of Fernie, BC. She leaves to cherish her memory, sister Donna (Darrel) Schneider, brother Daryl (Jan) Schwartzenberger; children, Dave (Mary) Conrad, Debbie (Laird) Hawke, Barb (Lyle) Willicome, Byron (Heidi) Conrad, Judy (John) Rea, Carol, Heather (Keith) and Patricia (Rod) Hockley; 30 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 10th, 2012, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1301 Ponderosa Dr., Sparwood, BC. (Sparwood Heights) Expression of condolence may be sent by e-mail c/o nrmcdermid@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to the ‘Go Go Grannies’ c/o Stephen Lewis Foundation by phone, 1-888-203-9990 ext. 0, by mail, 260 Spadina Ave, Suite 501, Toronto ON. M5T 2E4, or online at StephenLewisFoundation.org.

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fter months of anticipation, the Polar Peak lift at Fernie Alpine Resort finally opened on Saturday, giving guests the chance to ski and ride the biggest vertical in the Canadian Rockies. The new fixed grip triple chair will help Fernie Alpine Resort guests access 20 new runs, including an intermediate run called Polar Circus. Matt Mosteller from Fernie Alpine Resort said, “The opening was a huge community success! The new Polar Peak lift commemor-

ates the celebration of 50 years of skiing in Fernie!” After a ribbon cutting ceremony by councillor Willard Ripley with resort staff who helped construct the lift, members of the Guides Hut staff who won a competition, rode the first chair to the peak. Due to the heavy snowfall, only Polar Circus was open and the lift had to be closed to the public shortly after opening. As The Free Press went to print the lift was still closed, not only due to the storm but also some technical issues. In addition to the

increased terrain, increased vertical and summit experience is the significant enhancement to the resort’s snow control efforts. The Polar Peak lift provides quick access to the various ridgelines above the major alpine bowls. This is good news for resort guests – the quicker access for ski patrol will speed up efforts to open up terrain following big dumps. Construction of the new Polar Peak lift began as soon as the snow was cleared in the summer. It is the only major new lift installation in the B.C. Rockies

for this winter and one of a few new lift installations in North America. It is believed that it is the only new lift installation going to the mountain top this winter. Staff thanked the community for their patience and understanding during the construction of the lift. “Fernie Alpine Resort thanks the community for putting up with a bit more noise early morning during Polar Peak construction,” said Mosteller. “We had to do snow control work earlier and later as we had crews working on the lift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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that we have opened the lift we are back to our normal operating schedule. “We want to thank the community for their support and understanding through the noise of the construction phase.”

The ribbon was cut at 11 am Saturday. Photo by Phil Harrison

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Sunday, November 11 Come out and honour our veterans Fernie, BC: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36 10:30 a.m. Parade form up in front of the Legion Hall 10:40 a.m. Parade marches to the Cenotaph 10:55 a.m. Cenotaph Service begins 11:00 a.m. Two Minute Wave of Silence 11:20 a.m. Parade reforms and returns to the Legion An Ecumenical service follows in the Legion Hall.

Sparwood, BC: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #81 10:00 a.m. Service at the Senior citizens Drop in Centre Parade formation after service 10:40 a.m. Parade to Cenotaph After parade Youth invited to gather at the Seniors Centre and Adults invited to meet at the Legion.

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• Remembrance Day commemorates Canadians who died in service to Canada from the South African War to current missions. It is held every November 11. • The first Remembrance Day was conducted in 1919 throughout the Commonwealth. Originally called Armistice Day, it commemorated the end of the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.: the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. • From 1923 to 1931, Armistice Day was

held on the Monday of the week in which November 11 fell. Thanksgiving was also celebrated on this day. • In 1931, MP Allan Neill introduced a bill to hold Armistice Day on a fixed day - November 11. During the bill's introduction, it was decided the word "Remembrance" would be used instead of "Armistice." The bill passed and Remembrance Day was first conducted on November 11, 1931. Thanksgiving Day was moved to October 12 that year. • The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day. Replica poppies are sold by the Royal Canadian Legion to raise money for Veterans.

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Aniela Plonka: Personal Experience during the second world war Submitted by Senior Connector

I remember the last day of August 1939 when I said goodbye to my mother. She had tears in her eyes and asked when she would see me again. I said, “Mom, I’m going to Przemysl, only a few kilometers from home.” I was going to Przemysl to stay with my auntie who was expecting twins, and her husband was away in the army. Living with my aunt was closer to my school than travelling every day by train (I was a high school student). Since that goodbye, 32 years passed before I saw my mother again. On Aug. 28, 1939, the ten years treaty on non-aggression was signed in Moscow by German Joahim von Ribbentrop and Russian Vyacheslaw

Molotow. On Sept. 1, the German army attacked Poland, bombarding cities, towns and villages, killing not only soldiers but shooting civilians running in panic, women, children and whoever was in sight. Injured and dead people lay everywhere. It was a horrible thing to see and live through. On Sept. 17, the Russian army invaded the eastern area of Poland. Then the Germans and Russians divided Poland in half. The river San, which flows through the middle of Prezemysl, was made the German-Russian border. My mother’s house was on the Russian side of the San. My auntie’s house was on the German side. I worried very much for my mother and my family. I hadn’t heard from them since I left to go to school.

I tried to get home but the Russians the wall, standing up. In front of me was didn’t let people through their border. a door with a few air holes so I wouldn’t They dynamited the bridge so it was die in there. If I fainted, I couldn’t fall impossible to get to the other side. I because there was no room to fall. decided to wait until the river froze. I The Russians were very advanced in hoped the Russians were human too their cruelty. Sometimes they kept me and would let me go home. standing there for three to four hours In the early before calling me morning of questioning. By “Looking through the for Jan. 19, 1940, then, I’d be totally I crossed hole, I saw someone pick exhausted; I just the frozen didn’t care anymore. river and up the note and run fast. Then the Russian two Russian c ommander He let my mother know soldiers insisted I admit I what happened to me.” was an enemy of grabbed me. They took Soviet Russia. He me to their would yell at me to headquarters for questioning and kept scare me. “Why don’t you cry?” he me there all day. I pleaded with them to yelled! “For Pilsudski you would cry, release me and let me go home to my but you will not cry for me!” “Yes, for mother. When night fell, they took me Pilsudski I would cry,” I answered. “But in a covered truck to prison. The prison I will not cry to please you.” ( Joseph cell was full of people, older ladies, Pilsudski was Polish patriot and leader school kids and young children. There during the First World War.) was no room to sit down. When night The next prison they sent me to came, we had to take turns to lie down was in Kharkow, and I will never on the floor. forget it as long as I live. They put me Once a day, we were given soup. We in a large cell with Russian women were starved, longing for a piece of bread. There was no place to wash either. After about two weeks, they loaded us in the canvas-covered trucks and took us to the rail station. I wanted This year, for the second time in to let my mother know what had Canada, British Columbians can happened to me, so I wrote a note, tore use their mobile phones to text a strip from my dress and tied it to donations to the Legion’s Poppy the note. When the truck was moving, Funds. I cut a hole in the canvas with a razor and threw out my note. Looking “For many years, British through the hole, I saw someone pick Columbians have been proudly up the note and run fast. He let my wearing their poppies and showing mother know what happened to me. they remember,” says Jim Howard At the rail station, they loaded us in of Vancouver’s Poppy Fund. “This the freight wagons, which were empty year we’ve added a new and easy except for some straw on the floor and a way for you to give.” can standing in the corner. We travelled “You simply text the word POPPY like that for two days and nights. Our to 20222, reply YES to confirm, first stop was Nikolayew, Russia. They and a $5 donation will be added to brought us to the prison door and your mobile phone bill,” explains gave us some water. I remember I Howard. “We receive 100% of the drank at least three quarts of water at donation.” once. I was kept in Nikolayew prison The mobile giving program, for six months. Many times, and made popular by disaster relief always after midnight, they called me efforts in Haiti and Japan, is part for questioning. Again they put us in of a brand revitalization project covered trucks, in separate partitions, at The Royal Canadian Legion and drove us far away to another prison. At that prison, they let us out of the BC/Yukon Command. Newly truck one at a time then put us each in appointed Executive Director, separate little cupboard-like boxes in

who were hardened criminals. They were in prison for murder, assault, theft and many other crimes. They swore and fought between themselves terribly. I was so scared. I thought I’d died and was in hell. Every night, two Russian guards came to the cell to count us. I kept asking them, “Please put me in with Polish women.” They asked, “Why?” “Because I can’t speak Russian,” I told them. “You have to learn,” they answered. “Learn from these women.” Every night they asked us what we did before we came to prison. The Russian women answered that they were thieves, stealing large items or picking pockets. One night, when they asked me again what I did before coming to prison, just to make fun of them, I said I was a pickpocket. The guards looked surprised and smiled. The next day they put me in a cell with Polish women. For another six months I was in Kharkow prison. Then, one day they called me to the commander’s office and read my sentence.

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NEW RECRUITS The recruiting for the 54th Kootenay Battalion during the past week has been very satisfactory and Capt. Moffatt is well pleased with the class of men who are offering themselves. About sixty have already passed their medical examiner and a number have volunteered who have not yet come before him. A number of men have been turned down owing to their teeth; in fact our contingent would have almost reached the allotted 200 if it had not been for this defect. It would seem to us as though a fund should be raised to provide dental treatment for those who are willing to offer their services to their country. It seems rather hard to expect a man to put up from $25 to $100, probably all the money he has to secure this treatment. It has been suggested that the funds raised at the smoker this evening should be used for this purpose. And if such is the case, a liberal

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They said, because I was an enemy of Soviet Russia, they sentenced me to five years of hard labour in a camp for women. The place was called Akmolinsk. It was the winter of 1941. We came to Akmolinsk by train, a prison train with bars on the windows and guards with guns. They gave us very salty fish to eat but no water to drink. They tried to find some water but there was no place to get it. As far as we could see, there was nothing but snow and more snow. Finally, they brought some snow for us to eat. We travelled like that for a week. The camp was north of Akmolinsk, Siberia. There were no railroads, so we had to walk through the deep snow for about ten hours to get there. Some people were so tired they fell in the snow. The soldiers pushed them with the butts of their rifles and swore and called us names. In this transport were more than 300 Polish women. The camp was full of Russian prisoners, wives and daughters of tzar officers; their husbands and fathers were shot when the communists took over the Russian government and the women and children were sent off to prison for life. I was put to work digging frozen ground because they planned to build a railroad. The work was hard and the hours long. We worked 14 to 16 hours every day. The temperature was 45 degrees below zero, and still we worked outside. To keep warm, we had to work fast; when you stand up to rest for half a minute, your sweat would freeze on your back. My feet were frozen so terribly that, for many years after, my feet were swollen and it was difficult for me to find soft shoes that wouldn’t hurt. Every prisoner had to dig a “norm,” so many metres long and so many wide. If somebody managed to dig the norm he or she received more bread the next day. I could never make the norm. I was too weak so I received only small portions of bread. Also, once a day we got soup, which was made of some grain and fish heads. For one and a half years I worked in that camp doing hard work outside, building railroads and digging canals for irrigation or something. Many of my friends didn’t make it, they died of starvation and diseases. My brother also died or was killed somewhere in Siberia. I lost all hope of survival. But something happened to restore hope for the suffering Polish people in Russian prisons.

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The Germans didn’t keep their fell. The string of the bag cut my arm, promise of non-aggression. In June and for many years, I had a big scar 1941, the German army attacked Russia from it. and the two “partners in crime” were When the train stopped, we walked now at war. Polish general, Wladyslaw to a village in Kozakstan (a Russian Sikorski, tried to save the Polish people occupied country), and asked for jobs, from Russian prisons. The terms of any jobs, because we were very hungry. agreement were signed in London on The Kozak people let us work on their July 30, 1941, by the Sikorski and farms and paid us with some flour and the USSR. On Dec. 4, 1941, the potatoes. After a few weeks, we tried to Declaration of Mutual Assistance and get to Alma-Ata. Some Russian men Collaboration was signed in Moscow in the village were going to Alm-Ata, by Sikorski and Joseph Stalin. Stalin and said they had room for one of us, agreed to release the Polish people if we paid them. We had 50 rubles from Russian prisons. The Polish army between us, so my friends decided I was organized in the Soviet Union by would take our belongings and the ride General Wladyslaw Anders. This was while they would walk. possible because there were more than On the way to Alma-Ata, the men one million Polish prisoners of war and stopped by some bars for drinks while I many thousands of civilian families waited in the wagon. When they came deported from Poland to Russia. back, they yelled at me to give them In May 1942, I was released from more money, but I didn’t have any. So the Russian prison. I was released they started hitting me and tearing off along with two Polish ladies. Together, my clothes. I was very scared and didn’t we decided to go to the southern know what to do. Thankfully, there part of Russia by train. Some female was a little Kozak man travelling with Russian prisoners asked us to find their the Russians. He asked them to leave families and give me alone, them messages that but they “I was in the middle of they were alive and were drunk nowhere. I didn’t know and wouldn’t healthy. When we got to the addresses where I was or what to do. stop. When we were given, their the wagon families were so I sat on my bags and cried c o n t i n u e d afraid they wouldn’t down a hill, and prayed.” acknowledge they the Kozak had relatives who pushed me were prisoners. They said, “No. We off the wagon and I fell and rolled don’t know anyone who is in prison.” down the hill. Then he threw my bags When we asked them if we could sleep down. He saved my life. in their yards, they wouldn’t let us. I was in the middle of nowhere. I It was very difficult to get a seat on a didn’t know where I was or what to do. train. There were a lot of people trying I sat on my bags and cried and prayed. to get from place to place. The trains After a long time, a Kozak man came were full of Russian army personnel by and asked if he could help. He was so civilians had a very slim chance to riding on a donkey and spoke only get on. The rail stations were full of Kozak. But somehow we understood Russian refugees running away from each other. He let me borrow his the front. Their homes were destroyed donkey. I put my bags on the donkey’s by bombs and fire so they had to move back and sat on it, then started off. The on. Many nights we slept on the street donkey walked steadily, until we came waiting to get on a train. to a creek. It sat down right in the After a long wait at the Akmolinsk middle of the creek, getting the flour rail station, my two friends and I in one of my bags all wet. I jumped managed to get on the train, but we off the donkey and started pulling the didn’t have any money for tickets so rope, but the donkey refused to move. the lady conductor threw us out. We She was just enjoying the cool water. I held on the step rails while the train was so upset, I ran behind the donkey was moving. On the next car, some and grabbed her tail and pulled it very Russian men were also hanging on the hard. The donkey jumped and started step rails. I had a little bag hanging on running fast. Finally, I got to the place I a string on my arm. A man from the was supposed to meet my friends. next car tried to steal it. He pulled and They said, “We walked and we are jerked the bag but the string wouldn’t waiting here for you for a long time. break, and I couldn’t release my grip on You had a ride and you are so late.” In the rail to let go of the bag for fear of Alma-Ata, we worked in the cotton falling off the train. It was going very fields for a while. We lived in a small fast and I would have been killed if I cottage built of clay and straw. When

Czeslaw (Chester) Plonka. Submitted photo we lay down at night, we could see the was full of Polish men and women just stars shining through the holes in the released from Russian prisons who had roof. There, I got sick with a severe case joined the army. There were also some of dysentery, and I thought I wouldn’t Polish Catholic priests who’d joined survive. One morning, a Russian the army. soldier came to our door and said he For nearly three years, we had no was collecting all the Polish people he chance to attend church or hear the could find to get Holy Mass. “I got sick with a severe The following them to one place for a transport. Sunday, we case of dysentery, and The place was near gathered in an Tashkent. He was open field to I thought I wouldn’t sorry to see me so hear the Holy survive.” sick. He put us on Mass for the a wagon and gave first time since us some bread and our release boiled water to drink. from Russian prisons. There were Gradually I got better. We called that thousands of men and women, young soldier an angel of mercy sent by God and old. It was very emotional; the to help us. He was the first Russian tears were flowing as we prayed and I met who acted like a human being. sang, “Boze Cos Polske” (God save our From Alma-Ata, we went to Tashkent, Poland). Uzbekistan, another Russian-occupied In October 1942, I was transported country. The Polish army was forming with the Polish army to the Middle near Tashkent, in a town called Jangi- East. We travelled from Port Jul. In August 1942, I enlisted in Krasnowock through the Caspian Sea General Anders’ army on Soviet Union and arrived in Port Pahlevi in Iran. territory in Jangi-Jul. The army’s camp

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Iran was a nice place. I met many nice people there. For eight months, I worked in a Teheran hospital as a volunteer. I worked night shifts. Every night I started two hours earlier because I took nursing classes. It was a crash course, but it helped my work in the hospital. The hospital was a new building,

not finished yet. There was no electricity, no telephones. We had to use lanterns. There was a shortage of doctors and nurses. Transports of Polish civilians came from Russia, filled with people with diseases like typhoid fever, tuberculosis and others. Most of the people died in that hospital. When I was transferred to

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Iraq, in the 7th Division, Polish army, I worked in the YMCA canteen. The 7th Division was stationed in Quizi-Ribat near Bagdad. Bagdad is a nice city. The Tigres River flows right through the middle of Bagdad, and palm tree grow there. Iraq has a very hot climate, no rain, not a cloud in the sky, only sun and sand. When the wind blew,

the sand hung in the air like a sea to swim. We also took bus cloud. tours to Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv. In Iraq, we lived in tents. Big It was just like Hawaii there. I nests were ties around our beds went to Jerusalem four times. to protect us from dangerous stings from scorpions, tarantulas We visited the Holy Land and and other poisonous creatures. churches, and went to Bethlehem Many Polish people got sick and Nazareth. I also took a tour with malaria from mosquito and to the Dead Sea. I enjoyed every other insect minute “In Iraq, I met the man of it. bits. The Arabian who became my husband; Because p e o p l e I were used wanted he was a Polish army to their to do officer. He was also a climate m o r e and their former Russian prisoner t h a n kind of w o r k of war.” living. The in the Polish army canteen, in Iraq didn’t have any I applied to join the air force and entertainment. While working go to England. I was accepted. in the canteen, I was asked to In December 1943, around sing for the soldiers. Christmastime, our transport With another soldier, I left for England. We travelled was sent to many camps and by train to Alexandrai, Egypt, divisions. We sang solos and and embarked on a big ship duets. If we put on a play, I took on the Mediterranean Sea. The part in it, too. In Iraq, I met the ship had to go slowly and very man who became my husband; carefully because there were he was a Polish army officer. He was also a former Russian prisoner of war. He left for England to join the Royal Air Force (RAF) a few days after we met. I didn’t see him for a year but we kept in touch by writing letters. From England, the RAF sent him to Canada for navigation training for nine months. When he returned to England he was stationed at Newcastle and flew a two-person plane called a Mosquito (they were also called Night Fighters). His duty was to spot German bombers flying towards England and shoot them down. In July 1943, I was transferred along with the 7th Division to Palestine. While travelling to Palestine, we saw a beautiful mirage. It looked like a big city and water lying ahead of us, but when we got there – nothing. The view had moved a little farther away. We travelled through a corner of Syria then through Jordan. Our transport stopped by the Jordan River and we went in the water for a splash. In Palestine, I continued working in the canteen. Our camp was located in Hajfa by the Mediterranean Sea. It was hot there so we would go to the

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mines in the water. We had to stop right by Gibraltar and wait there for a week until the navy fished out all the mines. The first week of January 1944, we arrived in Glasgow, Scotland. In Febraury, I enlisted in the RAF with the WAAF. They sent me to the Halton station near London for a mechanics course. In eight months I finished the course, and was a flight mechanic E, working on engines on Lancaster bombers stationed at Sillloth (between England and Scotland). Living in England for four years, I visited many cities and made a lot of friends. It was there that I married and had my son George, who was born in Edinburgh, Scotlalnd. Since August 1929, when I last saw my mother, I didn’t know what had happened to my family. It was useless to write because the Russians and Germans fought on Polish territory.

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Glorious Victory – Honorable Peace

Fighting in World War I ended on November 11, 1918, but war did not officially end until the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919. Celebrations marking this were held across the British Empire on July 19, 1919. In Fernie the day was marked with a large parade led by the Fernie Pipers – Messrs. Graham, Watson and MacNeil and followed by the Veterans of the District – some two hundred strong and numerous floats and bands. Fernie and District Historical Society – 6091 Fernie, B.C. Troop Train in Fernie W.”W.I. Banner on side of train reads” Cranbrook & Fernie” “Kootenay answers the call. 5 COY No 8 Platoon

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Legend Of Aahhh’s T wenty five years after unleashing the award winning ski film “Blizzard Of Aahhh’s” upon the world, Greg Stump (Lifetime achievement award from International Ski History Association, Maine State Ski Hall of Fame, Named one of the 25 most influential people in skiing by Skiing magazine) returns to the ski film genre with “Legend Of Aahhh’s.” After fifteen years working the Hollywood scene directing commercials including Disney’s 2001 Tony Hawk Super Bowl spot and music videos for Willie Nelson, Lukas Nelson and Promise Of The Real, Seal, Art Of Noise, Dinosaur JR., and The Beach Boys, Greg Stump returns to the ski

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In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, May 1915

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

A day to remember... Thank you to those who sacriďŹ ced for our freedom.

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Please wear a poppy by Don Crawford, 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s"

Please wear a poppy," the lady said And held one forth, but I shook my head. Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there, Her face was old and lined with care; But beneath the scars the years had made There remained a smile that refused to fade. A boy came whistling down the street, Bouncing along on care-free feet. His smile was full of joy and fun, "Lady," said he, "may I have one?" When she'd pinned it on he turned to say, "Why do we wear a poppy today?" The lady smiled in her wistful way And answered, "This is Remembrance Day, And the poppy there is the symbol for The gallant men who died in war. And because they did, you and I are free That's why we wear a poppy, you see." "I had a boy about your size, With golden hair and big blue eyes. He loved to play and jump and shout, Free as a bird he would race about. As the years went by he learned and grew and became a man - as you will, too." "He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile, But he'd seemed with us such a little while When war broke out and he went away. I still remember his face that day When he smiled at me and said, Goodbye, I'll be back soon, Mom, so please don't cry." "But the war went on and he had to stay, And all I could do was wait and pray. His letters told of the awful fight, (I can see it still in my dreams at night), With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire, And the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire." "Till at last, at last, the war was won And that's why we wear a poppy son." The small boy turned as if to go, Then said, "Thanks, lady, I'm glad to know. That sure did sound like an awful fight, But your son - did he come back all right?" A tear rolled down each faded check; She shook her head, but didn't speak. I slunk away in a sort of shame, And if you were me you'd have done the same; For our thanks, in giving, if oft delayed, Though our freedom was bought - and thousands paid! And so when we see a poppy worn, Let us reflect on the burden borne, By those who gave their very all When asked to answer their country's call That we at home in peace might live. Then wear a poppy! Remember - and give!

Friday, March 20, 1942.

TOMMY ATKINSON Mr. and Mrs. Gillett of West Fernie received a letter on Monday, March 16th, from the Middle East. It was mailed on Nov. 3rd, 1941 and was intended to be a Christmas letter, as it contained greetings and a photo, in place of a Christmas card. He tells them the only Canadian he met out there was a R.A.F man, while he was in hospital some little time before writing. Tommy says he forgot the place, but it was somewhere near Fernie where he had lived before going to England in 1936. His name was Best. We say he might meet more Canadians later. They will likely be sent out to more places from now on. This snap was taken at Le Havre in France, before the evacuation. Tommy wishes to be remembered to all Coal Creek people, also West Fernie people, among whom he spent his early years. He tells the Gilletts they are in a different country at present not quite so hot but which suits him much better. March 29, 1945

TWO FERNIE MEN HONORED Two former Fernie boys have been honored with Distinguished Flying Crosses. They were awarded for completing various capacities, many successful operations against the enemy in which they displayed skill, fortitude and devotion to duty. They are Flight Lieutenant Allan Emmott, son of former Constable Emmott, of Fernie, and FO. W. L. Cox of Cranbrook who enlisted from Fernie.

In honour and remembrance of our fellow Canadians who defend our freedom.

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March 30, 1945

Answers Last Roll Call On Saturday last there passed away in Calgary one of Fernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightest and most promising young men in the person of Flying Officer Harold Douglas Minton, aged 23, son of the late Lieutenant Harold Minton and Mrs. Millie Minton, of Fernie. A member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, he had only been overseas a few months when he was injured in a landing accident. His injury seemed very unimportant, but later complications

developed and his case became serious. He was invalided home to Canada on the hospital ship Lady Nelson. Brought west to the Colonel Belcher Hospital at Calgary, everything that medical science could do was unveiling and he passed away on March 24th. His wife and mother went up to Calgary and remained with him until the end. Deceased was a young man of sterling character, loved and respected by all who knew him. With the exception of a short time when the family resided in Nelson, he spent all his life in Fernie. He was particularly active in High School affairs during his student days and was an outstanding member of the debating team. He was married on January 1st 1944, to Ada Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Littler, of this city. The funeral was held in Fernie on Tuesday from Christ Church, the beautiful service being conducted by Archdeacon B. A. Resker, of Kimberley. It was most impressive and the church

was crowded to the doors. The floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful. In the funeral procession was a contingent from the local branch of the Canadian Legion, a firing squad from the Rocky Mountain Rangers, and a bugler from the High School Air Cadets. The pallbearers were Harold White, Whir Brown, Norman Bartlett, Richard Large, Thomas Wilson and D. M. Mitchell. At the cemetery they laid Douglas to rest beside his father (an air veteran of the first Great War) in a beautiful spot overlooking the Elk Valley. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to the bereaved family. Mrs. Minton has indeed been sorely tried by grief. In a few short years she has lost a husband, a father, a sister, and now a son. The surviving members of the family are his wife, mother and sister, Mildred, in Fernie, and his brother, Lac. Jack Minton, in the overseas airforce.

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August 10 1945

The Second Great War Has Finally Ended Fernie, like every other town and city in America, went wild on Tuesday when the glad tidings rang out that the war was over. The dark cloud that has cast a terrible shadow over the world for nearly six long years, has been lifted and tens of thousands of anxious families with loved ones on the battle fronts may breathe a sigh of relief. The messages from overseas will contain nothing but joyful news. Yes, the war is over; and, we believe, all wars are over. The atomic bomb will take care of that question for all time. Fernie celebrated the great

news with everything they had. Whistles blew, bells rang, bonfires were lighted and a good strong dance on Victoria avenue was carried on for many hours on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Our crowd, not like some other places, kept well within the law and everybody had a wonderful time. The mines were idle for two days and it seemed that no body cared if they ever worked again. President Truman made the announcement at 6 p.m. C.D.T. press conference in the White House even Prime Minister Attlee broadcast a similar message over the B.B.C. from London. Moscow radio also carried the news for which the world has wailed breathlessly for days. Orders went out immediately to silence the guns in the farflung Pacific theatre.

Prime Minister Mackenzie King proclaimed next Sunday as a day of prayer and solemn thanksgiving “for freedom against Japanese aggression the victory granted to the cause of and for the termination of active hostilities in the Great War in which Canada and other of the United Nations have been engaged.” The day also will be observed as a “Day of Remembrance” of the heroism of the men and women of Canada and the other United Nations who had given their lives in the war. It also would be a “day of rededication under Almighty God in the effort for the restoration, on a firm and enduring basis of justice and rights, of peace and accord among the nations of the world.” Mr. King said that there was “no day in history which means so much to the people of Canada and the people of the world as today- a day which closes an old order and opens the era of a new one.” “We must, from this moment

on, do all we possibly can for the human brotherhood and bring about an era of enduring peace.” May 28, 1946

FERNIE MEN HONORED Ottawa May 28th, a total of 564 officers and other ranks serving in the Canada Army overseas have been decorated in recognition of gallant and distinguished services with awards in Mentions of Dispatches. The 1st approved by his majesty the King included: Letcher, John Calvin, Captain; 35; wife, Mrs. Beatrice Mary Letcher; Fernie, BC. A ello Emilio; Captain; 32; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Afello; Fernie, BC. The Canadian National Council on Physical Fitness has endorsed the principle of establishing community recreational and cultural centers as war memorials.

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Aniela Plonka: Personal Experience during the second world war Continued from page B6

The Polish army fought for freedom on many fronts; in Poland, the Battle of Britain, in Italy and Monte Cassino, Narvik, Norway and other areas. But it didn’t bring freedom for Poland.

Epilogue

The Conference at Yalta Cremea, USSR, was held Feb. 4 to 11, 1945, by American President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Russian

Marshal Joseph Stalin. They decided army had fought and died for nothing. the future of Poland. Poland did not regain her freedom! The Polish army that had fought with Stalin demanded the eastern part of Poland – Lwow, the Allies Wilno, and many “When I heard the news wanted to other towns like have an the one my mother I cried so much I thought independent lived in. Stalin also my heart would break.” government demanded to take elected by the people – Poland under his wing and set up a not one ruled communist government there. Poland by the Soviets. That’s why, on return to was not very important to Roosevelt Poland, the Polish soldiers were treated or Churchill so they agreed. The Polish as enemies of Soviet Russia.

When the war was over, my husband’s mother wrote us and told us not to come back home. “Stay where you are. If you come back, you will be sent back to Siberia,” she wrote. She also told us my mother was alive and had been ordered by the Russians to leave her home and go onto the Polish side of the border because her house was in the newly acquired Russian territory. She also said in her letter that my brother was taken by the Russians, beaten and sent to a prison somewhere in Siberia. My two younger sisters were

also taken to Germany for hard labour. When I heard the news I cried so much I thought my heart would break. We knew it was too dangerous to return to Poland. When my husband had been in Canada for navigation school, he knew how it was there, so we decided to come and live in Canada. Aneila Plonka was born Sept. 18, 1919, in Poland and passed away at the age of 89 on Jan. 21, 2009, in Fernie, B.C.

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Red and white poppies

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Wearing a red poppy for Remembrance Day on November 11 has been a tradition in this country for 90 years now. The white poppy, dating from 1933, has recently resurfaced, however. It is a way to remember the civilian victims of war. The two complement each other: the red for those who died for their country, the white for the hope of peace.

REMEMBRANCE DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Did you know that behind these poppy campaigns, both past and present, are some very committed women? The adoption of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance has international origins. The first person to use it in this way was Mrs. Moina Michael, a staff member of the American Overseas YMCA, during the last year of the First World War. In April 1920 she led a stirring campaign to have the poppy recognized as the official symbol of remembrance by the American Legion. At the same time, Mrs. Anna Guérin, from France, became an ardent defender of the poppy as the symbol that would help all citizens remember those who died in the war. The efforts of these two ladies were not in vain. The first “poppy day” was held on November 11, 1921, in France as well as in Commonwealth countries. Ninety years later, the poppy is still a reminder to us all. But we mustn’t forget that on November 11, 1933, the Women’s Cooperative Guild in the United Kingdom launched the white poppy campaign, symbolizing the will to work towards creating a world without violence, to resolve conflicts peacefully, and to remember civilian victims of war.

Inventory of wars in contemporary history Remembrance Day is an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices that today’s soldiers make and on the sacrifices of all those who preceded them. The deadliest war: The Great War of 1914-1918 is the greatest drama known to Europe in terms of the number of deaths. The totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century and the Second World War are the direct consequences of this war. But it was the Second World War that was the deadliest, with more than 55 million deaths, of which 30 million were civilian. The most remembered war: This is the Second World War because of the atom bombs dropped on Japan and because it left its mark on three generations. Fortunately, those who remember it also remember the slogan “No more war!” The bloodiest battle in Canadian history: The Battle of the Somme took place from July 1 to the end of November, 1916. On the first day of this battle, the 1st Newfoundland Regiment was virtually annihilated in the village of Beaumont. Machine guns, barbed wire, trenches, and massive artillery shelling resulted in ferocious fighting marked by heavy losses. Some 24,713 Canadians and Newfoundlanders died in the battle. The largest naval battle: The greatest naval concentration of contemporary history was deployed in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean area on September 21, 2007. This unprecedented demonstration of power by the United States against Iran included three aircraft carriers supported by about 40 escort vessels and nearly 100 aircraft.

In honour of those who saved the world In life one man can seldom see His impact in society Our soldiers fight to blinded eyes To allow us all to live our lives Taking up arms against a foe To save us from the pain they know To give us all out liberty They bear the brunt of misery No greater duty can one bear An act of courage few would dare Endless sacrifices for 4 years Keeping back our greatest fears November 11th is a day of love To remember those now up above Men and women far too great To be remembered upon one date No words bring justice to their fight But I will try with all my might To bring them honour for the days They fought to alay such evil ways No act of love could be so grand As one brave soldier’s final stand So now I will say at last We must remember what has past Those who have died and those who live And all the thanks to them we give They are all those who meet the call Preserving good for one and all So on this day I ask you pray For heroes of our memory Thank for your sacrifice It was this act that gave us life. A poem by Mike, www.remembranceday.com

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