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The Free Press staff from years gone by stopped at the Second Avenue office Friday afternoon to remember their time working at the newspaper, have a drink with current staff, and share stories. The earliest Free Press employee to come and help celebrate the newspaper’s 115 years, was Sam Caravetta, who worked in distribution between 1945 and 1948.

From top left: Jimmy Vallance, Val Luznar-Purdy, Sam Caravetta, Bonny McLardy, Bob Cutts, Edith Nohels, Andrea Horton, Kaitlyn Haarstad, Evelyn Cutts, Jolene Scarpelli, Nicole Liebermann, Sue Fox, Mary Guiliano, Rebecca Edwards, Angela Treharne, Gayle Vallance, Dave Hamilton, John Kinnear, Margaret Blumhagen, Tina Hayes, Jenna Jensen, Wanda McDonald, Muriel Stickney, Joe Macosko, Lori Bradish, and George Hrycluk.

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Barnett back in Canada to face charges

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he Fernie man accused of abducting his son and fleeing into the U.S. with him was extradited back to Canada Tuesday.

Robert Barnett, arrested

last month for abducting his son Alvin and then crossing into Montana with the child will be brought from Kalispell, Montana to the Roosville border to meet Canadian RCMP officers.

He will be arrested and will face a Justice of the Peace in Cranbrook over the

next few days. He is being charged with abduction by a parent.

Barnett, who is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States, was the subject of a regional manhunt November 15 after disappearing with his three-yearold son, Alvin, from the

hotel where he lived and worked in Fernie. Montana authorities issued an Amber Alert for Robert and Alvin Barnett after the two were spotted crossing into the U.S. at the Port of Roosville, north of Eureka, Montana.

He was arrested in Whitefish the next morning.

Alvin was found unharmed and has been returned to Canada. He is currently in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Following his arrest, Barnett initially refused to be voluntarily extradited back to Canada.

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, December 13, 2012

Teen rebuilding Computers for Kids

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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eenager John Iddon is using his computer skills to give back to the community with his new foundation, Computers for Kids. The Fernie Secondary School student is gathering used computers, rebuilding them, and offering them free of charge to Elk Valley kids and teenagers who can’t afford a new computer.

“It’s something I’m good at and I have a passion for,” said John. “I thought if I can do some stuff for kids at our school, it’s a way I can help out that is in my niche.”

At the age of 14, John earned his CompTIA A+ certification, which covers the fundamentals of computer technology, as well as the skills required to install and configure PCs, laptops, and basic networking. John, who is now 16, commented, “I’ve been learning from my grandfather since I was just

tiny, and I’ve been working on used computers for a while.”

John will be taking donated used desktops and laptops, wiping them clear of data, and then gathering the necessary parts to go with the computers.

“We want to try to hook up these kids with a whole set up with a monitor, mouse, and keyboard,” explained John. “So they can get into this internet age we’re all in, and just so they can access something they wouldn’t have been able to before.”

He added, “It’s nice too because before these computers would go off into the landfill, so we can reuse them a little more and help get them to kids in the area.”

Computers for Kids is a non-profit society, and John will be offering his services free of charge to the local kids who need them the most.

“I’m going to be talking with some of the counselors at school to find out who’s

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Fernie Secondary School student John Iddon is rebuilding used computers for Elk Valley kids in need.

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in need. I’ll probably also advertise it around a bit and have people submit why they would need such a thing and what they want to do with it.”

The next step for John is sourcing out used computers from the community.

“I have received some from my parents’ business,” he said. “We’re trying to start

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getting attention to have more donated so we can start repairing them and re-piece things together, so we can get computers out to these kids.”

Used computers and parts can be dropped off at Fernie Auto Parts, located at 2 Manitou Road. For more information on Computers for Kids, contact John at comp.for.kids@gmail.com.

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oting is now open in round three of Powder Magazine’s Ski Town Throwdown and Fernie needs your vote to beat Jackson/Teton Valley, Wyoming.

Fernie moved into the third round of the competition after collecting enough online votes to bump Mad River Glen and Sugarbush, two adjacent resorts in Vermont, out of the competition.

Fernie comfortably beat the American resorts, collecting nearly three times as many votes.

Fernie collected nearly 800 more votes than Mad River Glen and Sugarbush during two days of voting on November 28 and 29. The final tally was 1,268 to 485.

The Free Press has been following the throwdown, and encouraging readers to get online and vote.

Fernie beat Mammoth, California in the first round. It will now move into round 3, along with eight other ski towns in North America.

Voting for round three is now open, but only for two days, December 12-13. Fernie is battling it out against Jackson/Teton Valley, Wyoming, after they beat Seattle, Washington.

Only two BC ski towns remain in the competition — Fernie and Rossland/ Nelson. Whistler lost in the first round, and Revelstoke was edged out by just 40 votes in its Round 2 face-off against Salt Lake. Rossland/Nelson is currently battling it out against Crested Butte, Colorado.

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t’s been a long time since the sounds of musical instruments were heard in the halls of Fernie Secondary (FSS) and Isabella Dicken Elementary (IDES) schools. After a significant absence, band is back in Fernie’s public school system.

“It’s been four or five years since we’ve had music in the school and it’s been a challenge to try to get it back,” explained Bill Johnson, FSS Principal.

“As band fell apart, it was harder and harder to build it back up again.”

With start up money from School District 5, and a new music teacher splitting his teaching time between FSS and IDES, the goal is to build the band program back up for present and future Fernie students.

“This year we have band in grade seven and we also have a handful of kids in grades eight and nine who wanted to take band and just didn’t have the opportunity when they were in grade seven,” said Johnson. “Our expectation is that next year we’ll have band for grades seven, eight, and nine. Slowly over time, we’ll end up having what we should have in the school, which is a full concert band.”

Johnson went on to say, “It’s been something that we’ve really missed.

“It’s great for a school to be able to offer the math and science courses, but even for those kids focused on academics, the creative element that goes with a good arts and music education is important, and it adds a certain dynamic to a school culture.”

With music teacher David Pasivirta leading the program, grade six students at IDES and grade seven students at FSS are learning fundamental music skills and the importance of working together.

“I love the ensemble, I love the group effort of band, because it’s something you can’t do by yourself,” remarked Pasivirta.

“Someone might have a great sound as an individual, but it’s a completely different thing when you get together as a group.”

Pasivirta believes there’s more to band than learning how to play an instrument.

“Public school music isn’t just about music.

I think a class like this can proactively create community and create trust among the students.

“It’s not just that they’re going to learn a quarter note, but

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they’re going to learn how to take a risk, how to encourage each other, how to create a safe space, and they’re going to learn when is the right time to have fun and to take things seriously.”

The new teacher is also in the process of forming a choir at FSS, and will be taking on a digital recording class for secondary students next semester.

Pasivirta commented, “I try to balance high standards with enjoyment, because music should be joyful. Young students, and students who don’t come from a long tradition of an excellent music program, need to be taught how that works, but they should still be having fun.”

The FSS and IDES bands will show off their new skills at a concert in Traynor Hall on January 15.

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City reviews dog bylaw

Community Supporting Community

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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pending money is like casting a vote with every dollar we spend. The simple fact is that cheap goods are cheap for a reason and they always have a hidden cost, be it environmental and/ or human. Your dollar is one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard and the secret to change is to vote with your wallet.

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ollowing a number of public comments, the City of Fernie is reviewing their dog licensing, regulating, and impounding bylaw.

The issue at hand is that owners of Pit Bulls, or dog breeds that are considered dangerous by the City, are required to pay a hefty licensing fee.

The current bylaw sets the fee at $15 for a neutered or spayed dog, and $35 for an unneutered or unspayed dog.

However the bylaw states that the cost is $300 for the following breeds: ‘Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, or dogs commonly known as Pit Bulls or crossbreeds thereof, or any other breed of dog that council may declare dangerous from time to time.’

The $300 is in addition to the standard licence fee and is to be paid to the City annually.

“There seems to be a lot of anger around dog owners who have those certain breeds,” commented Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano. “I understand that a lot of the owners of those different breeds don’t even bother to get a licence because it’s so much money.”

In addition to the higher licensing fee, according to the

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Being a parent or an adult involved in a child’s life carries a huge responsibility. Considering that children learn much of their behaviour from adults, think about how your substance use may be affecting an important child in your life.

• Be mindful of your drinking habits, showing restraint is important.

• Be careful of phrases like “I need a drink” • Model healthy self care. You need to take care of yourself in order to take care of others.

• Model positive coping, everyone gets angry, but how you deal with it is important. Turning to alcohol to cope is risky.

• The more positive examples the better, positive influences can come from neighbours, friends, relatives, teachers, coaches or clergy.

• Everyone makes mistakes, a sincere apology is important; but changing the behaviour is also important.

• Enjoy children, experience life through a child’s eyes, go sledding or build a snowman!

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he coal miners’ union representing Teck workers is furious that the company has been allowed to implement random drug tests on its members, while an arbitrator has blocked their attempt to bring their case before the B.C. Supreme Court.

After an unsuccessful hearing with an arbitrator, the union representing employees at Teck's open pit mines filed a petition at the Vancouver courthouse last month but the arbitratorblocked it from getting to court. Alex Hanson, president of United Steelworkers Local 9346, said the case would now be on hold until mid February.

“In the mean time, the company is able to proceed with their random drug testing by default,” said Hanson.

“We tried to move our case into the courts to get things moving.

It was a long shot and unfortunately now we are back to arbitration.”

The testing began at five mines in the Elk Valley last week as some of the 3,500 coal miners and contractors were randomly selected for testing as they arrived at work.

Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs at Teck, Nic Milligan, said it is about safety.

“We take our obligation to provide the safest possible workplace for our employees very seriously and believe that taking measures to eliminate the adverse effects of drug and alcohol use is an important way we can achieve our vision of everyone going home safe and healthy every day,” he said.

“Employees that test positive in a test are given the opportunity to seek treatment paid for by Teck.””

Milligan said dozens of job applicants go through the same process and test positive for drugs every year.

But the union said it is a violation of privacy and they plan to seek compensation.

“We are not trying to

defend someone showing up to work on crack cocaine,” said Hanson.

“But this random testing is very invasive, and they are not just detecting illegal drugs.

“Someone might test positive for prescription medications, and then they are required to reveal their medical histories to the company doctor. This violates a worker’s right to privacy.”

Milligan said the company has taken the employees’ rights into account in carrying out the program.

“We take privacy rights seriously, but we think the random program creates a reasonable balance between privacy and the safety of all our workers.

“We are committed to keeping an open dialogue with union representatives.”

Correction: Last week’s story reported that 39 per cent of job applicants tested last year tested positive for various drugs of concern.

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“The idea behind licensing is to have some sort of control and regulations over dogs,” stated Councillor Phil Iddon. “At $300 it’s a disincentive to license your dog.

“It’s making people basically not conform with our licensing bylaws, and then we have no idea who these dogs are, and we are limited in our ability to track their whereabouts.”

Mayor and council agreed that the $300 cost was likely stopping a number of Fernie residents from licensing their dogs. Giuliano commented, “Perhaps if we do reduce it and make it more palatable, we will be able to get a handle on who owns what dog.”

She added, “If somebody does get attacked, we’ll know who the dog belongs to.”

City staff will review the current dog licensing, regulating, and impounding bylaw and bring back recommendations to council.

Mayor and council have suggested they look at the licensing fees and dog control regulations, as well as the possibility of a written contract for owners of Pit Bulls and crossbreeds.

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, December 13, 2012

False alarms taking up RCMP resources

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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he Elk Valley RCMP is asking for the City of Fernie’s help in minimizing the amount of false alarms they attend to.

If an alarm goes off at a business or residence within Fernie it is the RCMP’s responsibility to attend to the scene and determine if there is an actual breakin taking place.

More often than not, it’s just a false alarm.

“We are wasting a lot of time and police resources answering false alarms,” stated Corporal Don Erichson with the Elk Valley RCMP. “There’s nothing more frustrating

for us than to be monitoring downtown and all of a sudden have to pull one vehicle away in order to address an alarm, which we know, even before we get there, is about 99 per cent likely to be false.”

According to the Elk Valley RCMP’s third quarter report, there has been a 53 per cent increase in false alarms since last year. During the months of July, August, and September, there were 49 police responses to false alarms, in comparison to only 30 during the same period in 2011.

“When false alarms happen there is no cost to the company that is installing them and there is

no cost to the end user,” Erichson said. “They simply expect the police to go and address it.

It takes our members away from the key points in the community where we need to be.”

The RCMP is now turning to the City to help them come up with a solution.

Many B.C. municipalities have a fine system where after a grace period of a certain number of false alarms in a year, the service provider and/or the customer are faced with paying every time police have to respond.

While Fernie does not currently have a bylaw in place that deals with false alarms, the RCMP suggested looking to neighbouring com-

munities for examples.

The District of Elkford maintains a bylaw that allows for up to two false alarms within the calendar year, with fines coming into place at the third false alarm.

Erichson asked mayor and council to consider bringing in a similar system.

“I think it would see the responsibility on the owner and partly the end user increase greatly,” he explained. “That would go a long way to improving the availability of members to address other things that are going on.”

Council agreed to take the matter under consideration.

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Fernie photo makes the cut

Local photographer Jamie Hide’s classic Fernie image is the winning cover of IGS Drugstore’s 2013 national calendar contest.

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classic Fernie image, taken by local photographer Jamie Hide, is the winning cover of IGS Drugstore’s 2013 national calendar contest.

The photo was chosen out of entries from across the country to grace the calendar’s cover, and to represent the month of December. With IGS Drugstore’s 2012 calendar lacking a Fernie image, Hide was encouraged to send in a photo by a pharmacist at the local IGS. “I found out my picture was chosen and it would be

December, but they didn’t tell me it was also the cover picture,” commented Hide.

“So it was a pretty cool surprise when I first saw the calendar.”

The image was taken in December 2010 and shows a snow covered downtown Fernie, with the Lizard mountain range in the background.

“It was one of the Decembers when we had quite a bit of snow,” said Hide. “The sun had come out, the town looked great, the ski hill looked great, it was kind of one of those days you wait for.”

Hide went on to explain he had originally gone out

that day to photograph the ski hill, but decided to head back to town as the weather wasn’t cooperating.

“It was getting cold, I gave up, but the weather changed as I came into town,” he commented.

“By sort of just a fluke, this photo turned out to be one of the best.” A well known Fernie photographer, Hide specializes in outdoor images, as well as wedding, family, and pet portraits. He also offers fine art reproduction and film scanning services.

The 2013 IGS Drugstore calendar can be purchased at any IGS location across Canada.

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The District Office, Community Conference Centre, Recreation Centre, Aquatic Center and Public Works will be closed December 25th and 26th, 2012 and January 1st, 2013.

Council approved Bylaw No. 735, 2012, “A Bylaw to Amend District of Elkford Traffic and Streets Bylaw No. 425, 1994” at the November 13th Council Meeting. The District is unable to deliver the best level of service when vehicles are parked on highways, roadways or lanes.

The District asks you to please park your vehicle(s) in your driveway, as empty roadways allow snow plows to do a better job and ensures room for sanding equipment to cover more space.

In case of an emergency please see the On Call Notice posted on the District of Elkford boards, go to our website at www.elkford.ca or call 250.910.4026.

2013 Dog Licence Renewals The 2013 Dog Licence Renewals will be sent out in the next few weeks. The fee is $25.00 or $11.00 for a spayed or neutered dog licence. A late fee of $5.00 will be charged if the licence is not purchased by the end of February. New pet owners are required to purchase a licence. For new licences please bring the certificate of spaying/neutering.

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings •December 17 Special Council Meeting @ 6:00 pm This meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and is open to the public.

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, November 1 to March 31. Parking on the street during snow plowing, snow removal, snow hauling, or sanding operations is prohibited. It is an offence to push, place or throw any snow or ice upon a highway or lane.

The District of Elkford will be actively working with residents to inform and ensure compliance with this new bylaw, as the intent of these changes is to increase the efficiency of snow removal within the community.

2013 Business Licence Renewals

The 2013 Business Licence Renewals will be sent out within the next few weeks. The Annual Business Licence fee is $100. If payment is received by January 15th, 2013, the renewal fee is reduced to $75. If you have a 2012 Business Licence and do not receive your 2013 renewal notice, please contact the District Office.

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In support of the union

A Jumbo mistake It looks to me like Christy Clark’s so called Liberals have decided to go against the will of the majority and implement the plans for the Jumbo Glacier Ski Resort with its appointed Resort Municipality Council because they have little chance of forming the next government anyway.

I worked as a surveyor for 20 years and as a planner for 18, thereby gaining experience in the construction of highways and industrial roads.

So when I, as an RDEK director, drove the road to the base of the Jumbo area with a few other RDEK directors and from there helicoptered to the top of the glacier in order to get a mental picture of the proposed area, I got a good look at the route the access road would have to take.

Most of the way from Panorama to Jumbo is in a valley with steep sides coming down to a small creek. It is a narrow V-shaped valley with no flat land. The construction of a road suitable for access to a major resort will be expensive, requiring major blasting and earth moving that will have a traumatic effect on the creek and whatever life it supports.

Are B.C. taxpayers happy to pay for the construction and maintenance of an expensive and environmentally damaging road to a project that is also jeopardizing wildlife and the environment but has no certain economic benefits? A study prepared for the RDEK, in conjunction with Cranbrook upgrading their airport to international status, revealed there had not been a global increase in the number of skiers for several years. I heard a news report, some time during 2012, that indicated the number is now decreasing.

Given the global economic situation and the obvious determination of various right wing governments in Canada to keep wages down while prices keep rising, it is certain that middle class disposable income will not be enough to go skiing unless the resort is next door. So, unless global warming bankrupts lower level ski resorts and multitudes of rich Saudis want something more challenging than their 100-foot high indoor ski hill, the economics of Jumbo is at least improbable. In this time of multi crises we need neither an expensive white elephant to absorb our tax money nor an appointed Mayor and Council being paid to guide it into the red.

The free market system doesn’t use taxpayers’ money as venture capital. At least it shouldn’t.

Peter Ross Creston

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Letters to the Editor

Nicole Liebermann

I’m not a member of the Steelworker’s Union fighting the random drug and alcohol testing introduced by Teck in the Valley, but I fully support the union in taking Teck to court over this.

Milligan states that the testing only applies to operations employees. This is already a violation of human rights, because, by Teck’s own admission, not all employees are being treated equally.

Milligan says 39 job applicants last year tested positive for various drugs of concern. Terrific, don’t hire them. I spent 15 years in the transportation industry before moving to the Valley, and am glad he brought up the subject of random testing in the transportation industry.

The only reason random testing in the transportation industry began in Canada, was for carriers who enter the United States. In order to be in compliance with US laws, Canadian carriers had

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to begin random testing of employees to meet US regulations. The courts recognized that Canadian employees were being denied their rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, however, if they voluntarily chose to give up their rights to privacy to be employed with a carrier operating in the US, it was admissible. I don’t know of any Teck employees who signed any kind of contract giving up their rights to privacy or the right to deny illegal search and seizure when they were hired. To be told by the company “if you don’t like it, quit” does not begin to address the serious breach of privacy they are committing by forcing random testing on employees. Milligan says that since the transportation industry introduced random testing fatal crashes involving highway trucks reduced by 23 per cent.

You know what else reduced by 23 per cent? Fatal accidents in the general public. Since 1995, when random testing

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was legislated in Canada, fatal accidents involving all drivers has reduced by 23 per cent.In random testing, statistics released by the companies administering the tests show drug related failures in a random test at 0.4 per cent, alcohol around 5 per cent. To extrapolate that these miniscule percentages account for a 23 per cent reduction in fatal accidents is nonsensical. Another thing that was introduced in the transportation industry at the time was shorter hours of service regulations and mandatory safety equipment being installed on vehicles among other beneficial safety improvements. On November 28 the Supreme Court of Alberta ruled that Suncor’s introduction of random drug and alcohol was “a significant breach of worker’s rights.” I couldn’t agree more.

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Christmas lights up the Elk Valley Notice of

planned work

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

P

eople in the Elk Valley are being encouraged to show their Christmas spirit with impressive displays of lights and decorations at their homes and businesses.

In Elkford, the library has organized the Christmas House Decorating Contest.

There will be four categories for the contest: best house, best balcony, best mobile home, and a grand prize for the best decorated home overall.

All people have to do to enter the contest is turn on their Christmas lights and decorations on December 18. The judges will be around after dark to view all the homes with their decorations lit and decide on the winners in each category.

The winners will be presented with gifts supplied by various

Teck will be carrying out slope remediation work on Sparwood Ridge near Highway 3, 1km east of the Highway 3/43 intersection.

Aldo Scarpelli’s house in the Annex, famous for its festive flair.

Photo by A. Treharne

businesses in the area.

In Sparwood, have your lights on on December 12 at 6:30 p.m. Seniors from Lilac Terrace will be heading out in the Christmas bus to check out what the best residents have to offer, whether you have a house, balcony or mobile home.

In Fernie, the results are already in! Judging for the Holiday Window Competition took place on Friday December 7. The theme for this year's competition was ‘snow globes.’

There was great participation by a number of businesses who created really impressive

windows displays.

Points were awarded for originality, visual impact, theme and holiday spirit.

The winners are: 1st - East Kootenay Community Credit Union 2nd - Elk Valley Employment Centre 3rd - The Green Petal Special mention to Nufloors, Big Bang Bagels, Indigo Spa, The Arts Coop, Odyssey, Falkins, Side Street Sweet Shoppe, Bear Necessities, and all those other businesses who have dressed their windows for the holiday season.

Work is expected to begin in mid-December, if weather permits.

Phase 1 will involve ground work in preparation for slope remediation, which is expected to be carried out in early 2013.

During this time, heavy equipment will be operating between Highway 3 and the power line. For your safety and ours, please do not enter this area.

This work will not affect highway traffic flow, but please be aware heavy equipment will be accessing the site from the Coal Discovery Centre intersection on Highway 3 in Sparwood.

Further information will be advertised before Phase 2 of this project.

If you have any questions, contact Nic Milligan, Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs, at 250 423 3335 or nic.milligan@teck.com

Sparwood Community & Facility Services 367 Pine Avenue, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250-425-0552 Fax: 250-425-0551 Email: recoffice@sparwood.ca

January 13, 2011

Check out the Sparwood Leisure Centre’s new Winter 2013 Program Brochure.

There are many great new and repeat programs starting in January.

Spin Class, Kayaking, Wine Pairing, Triathlon Training just to name a few.

For more information please call: 250-425-0552.

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January 17, 2013 February 28, 2013 January 8th - 24th, 2013 Between December 22nd and Cost: $49.00 Tuesdays & Thursdays December 30, 2012 there are Sparwood Leisure Centre is 4:00 - 6:00 pm limited ice times available to rent. now accepting registrations for This Red Cross certified program Cost: $50.00 per hour plus HST Gymnastics beginning January 17, covers child care, safety, behavior, 2013.

Book your time soon to avoid healthcare and emergency Parent & Tot (5:00 - 5:30 pm) disappointment! procedures. Registration A special time for parents and tots includes The Red (2 yrs and under) to come and try Cross Babysitter 1st time gymnastics. Come out for Child Care manual. the opportunity to learn gymnastics Those successfully with your child in an interactive and Thursdays: 9:30 - 11:00 pm completing the educational setting.

Don’t miss out on this drop in course will receive Preschool (3:45 - 4:15pm) program.

Bring your sticks and your The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the Melcer. “This allows our brand to resonate our mostfor preschoolers a Red Cross First with time gymnastics gear and enjoy some time on the ice.

Join us for Public Skating!

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Cost: audience $5.50 or Active Living Tuesdays and Thursdays from Registration: Kindergarten to Grade 2 (4:15 - 5:00 WINE PAIRING ideally positioned to7:00 clearly and share our - 8:00 pm consistently and most $50.00 pm) Funinclude and interactive Sundays from 3:00 - 4:45 pm.

The initial results of the branding exercise a newgymnastics.

COURSE community’s story,” said Terry Melcer, The District of Grades 3 & Up (5:45 - 6:45 pm) Sunday Feb 10th, 2013 logo, new taglines, a community website, Funprofessional and interactive gymnastics.

Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer.

Wednesdays January 16th – February 13th, 2013 8:00 - 9:00 pm Course will cover information on whitewater kayaking/play boating. Work on boat movement, maneuver ability, river theory and moves, stunts, rolling and rescue techniques. A limited number of kayaks are available and you are encouraged to bring your own.

Cost: $35.00

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Helmets, gloves and paper salad rolls. With this basic a class involving crafts, songs, for pairing and share a few simple “We’re not intent on strictly developingsticks as aare tourism mandatory. Other protective a desire to continue knowledge to developyou economic diversity, and will be able to parent discussions, and play time recipes to wow your guests! equipment is recommended. invent your own sushi favorites. community,” says Melcer. “But we are intent on Admission Cost: Regular Registration: $40.00 to continue to provide a solid foundation to increase for the kids!

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THIS WEEK Thursday, December 13

• 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.

Friday, December 14

Sunday, December 16

• 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.

• Sparwood Legion: Texas Hold’em poker tournaments every third Sunday at 7 p.m., limited seating, must register. For more information or to register for poker, call 250-4250081. Everyone welcome.

• Kimberley Combined Choirs perform a “Christmas Cantata,” Pioneer Hall, Grasmere (Grasmere United Church is hosting.) 2 p.m.

• The 4-H Christmas caroling at Grasmere seniors homes. 4:30 p.m. on.

Monday, December 17

• 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

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wyhames@gmail.com • Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 1 to 3 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie.

Tuesday, December 18

• Crib / Whist alternate weeks, Seniors Drop In Centre, Fernie, 7.30 p.m.

• Fernie Heritage Library storytime program - ages three-five: 11:15 a.m.

– Noon • Fun, crafts and lunch anytime between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Fernie. The kitchen at the Seniors Centre is open weekly from 9 a.m, to 2 p.m Monday through Thursday. Coffee or tea, sandwiches, soup and/or dessert can be purchased. General public welcome.

• Fernie Options For Sexual Health Clinic: Open the first and third Tuesday of every month from 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. at Elk Valley District Hospital. Confidential drop-in clinic for comprehensive sexual health services include annual PAP exams, pregnancy testing and counselling, STI screening, subsidized birth control and education service. No appointment necessary. 250-4238274.

• SOAPS: Sparwood Old Age Pensioners Society meets every third Tuesday, monthly. Please contact Bunny at 250-425-7009 or Mary at 250-425-6598 for more information.

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• Jitney darts every Friday at Fernie Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 p.m.

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•Sparwood Legion open jam session every second Friday at 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, December 19

• Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church.

Call 250-423-2131 for details.

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

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

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

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• 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.

• 4-H Community Christmas Concert (music, fun, goodies and of course, Santa) welcome all young and young at heart. Pioneer Hall, Grasmere. 7 p.m.

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Request for Proposal Facilities Master Plan

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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

Days of the week Date Sun Dec 23 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

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

Employment Opportunity – Ticketed Journeyman

The City of Fernie is actively seeking a ticketed journeyman to work within the Building Maintenance Department.

The position is responsible for performing a variety of general and specific skilled duties related the preventative maintenance of City buildings and infrastructure the Aquatic Centre and Parks. A degree of leadership to maintenance personnel is required in this position, including the ability to schedule, assign and supervise work. Performs tasks requiring agility and physical effort in the performance of skilled work; provides maintenance and repairs and / or construction such as painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry to facilities; initiates, receives and/or completes work orders; requisitions supplies; prepares corresponding reports as required; performs other services as assigned.

For more information please visit www.cityoffernie.ca.

Dec 30 Dec 24

Dec 31 Dec 25

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Public Swim 2 - 8 pm

Water Slide 2:30 - 8 pm

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Classes will be continuing throughout the holiday Classes will be continuing throughout the holiday

250-423-4466 ext “0” - New Winter & Holiday Swim & Skate Schedules online at www.fernie.ca

Red Cross Standard First Aid Fernie Aquatic Centre Dec 15 & 16, 2012, 8:30am to 4:30pm $145 plus tax.

Minimum Age: 13 years

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

Dec 23, 2012 - Jan 5, 2013

This hands-on interactive 2 day first-aid and CPR training course includes adult CPR , child CPR, infant CPR, two person CPR (Level C) and choking procedures as well as emergency scene management, dealing with shock, spinal injuries, heart attack, angina, stroke, bleeding, broken bones, seizures, heat related illness, hypothermia, allergic reactions, poisons and burns. Students will be orientated to the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Participants spend the majority of the course doing hands on first-aid, and participating in first-aid scenarios.

For more info or to resigister please call 250.423.4466 ext “0”

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS Recently you should have received the City’s annual Parking and Snow Removal brochure in your mailbox reminding you that effective November 1st the Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect per Consolidated Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1400. Residents are encouraged to use offstreet parking whenever possible.

Enforcement of parking restrictions and alternate parking will be carried out and any vehicle parked contrary to posted signage, or the regulation, is subject to towing, vehicle impoundment and fees. It is your responsibility to ensure that doesn’t happen to you!

For more information on the parking schedule for your area, visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or call City Hall at 250 423-6817.

Fernie Memorial Arena Holiday Skating Schedule Youth Shinny Dec 27, Dec 28, Jan 2, Jan 3, Jan 4 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Adult Shinny Dec 24, Dec 27, Dec 31, Jan 2, Jan 3 8:45 am - 10:15 pm

Public Skating During the Week Dec 24, Dec 27, Dec 28, Dec 31, Jan 2, Jan 3, Jan 4 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

For Private Christmas Ice Booking please call 250 423-4466 ext 228

Public Skating On the Weekends Dec 22, Dec 23, Dec 29, Dec 30 pm 2:00 pm- 3:45 pm

The City of Fernie is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide a Facilities Master Plan.

The City of Fernie currently operates a number of civic buildings of varying ages and with varying maintenance and replacement needs.

The City requires a Facilities Master Plan that addresses the maintenance requirements and future replacement timelines of all building systems (HVAC, plumbing, structural, etc.), including anticipated cost(s).

The deadline for submissions is 4:00 pm December 28, 2012.

For a copy of the Request for Proposal for Facilities Master Plan please visit the City of Fernie website www.fernie.ca

For more information, please contact Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services at (250) 430-1766 or email cam.mertz@fernie.ca

NOTE: Should any potential bidders download the above document, it is the proponents/bidders responsibility to check for Addenda's that will be posted on our website.

City of Fernie and CUPE Local 2093 announce new collective agreement

FERNIE, BC – Having reached a new three-year collective agreement the City of Fernie and CUPE Local 2093 have now concluded bargaining.

The new agreement provides annual pay increases of 1.6% in the first year and 2.0% in each of the remaining years.

Union members ratified the agreement on November 29, 2012. “The Union is pleased to have a new three-year contract” says Doug Temple, CUPE 2093 president, “we believe the settlement is reasonable for the times and we look forward to continuing to provide quality public services to the community of Fernie.”

Following confirmation of Council approval on December 3, 2012 Mayor Mary Giuliano stated “I would like to thank the negotiators from both side of the table who have worked hard to bring this agreement forward. The negotiations were very productive and resulted in a balanced settlement that is fair for both parties.”

The new agreement is in effect from March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2015.

Media Contact: Jim Hendricks Director of Financial and Computer Services/Acting CAO (250) 423-2223

Holiday Garbage & Recycling Collection - Schedule Change

The following changes will apply to the residential garbage and recycling collection schedule over the holiday season: Garbage Collection Regular Pick Up Tuesday, Dec 25 Wednesday, Dec 26 Thursday, Dec 27 Tuesday, Jan 1 Wednesday, Jan 2 Thursday, Jan 3

Revised Schedule Monday, Dec 24 no change no change Monday, Dec 31 no change no change

Recycling Collection Collection Area Collection Date Area 1 (Annex, Maintown, Dec 21 and Jan 4 Alpine Trails) Area 2 (West Fernie, Mt View Dec 28 and Jan 11 Castle Mtn, Ridgemont) Please visit the website for the full 2013 garbage and recycle collection schedule www.fernie.ca.

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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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HOLIDAY HOURS AND INFORMATION

The District of Sparwood Municipal Office and Engineering Office will be closed Monday, December 24, 2012 to Friday, December 28, 2012 inclusive and Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Both offices will be open for regular hours Monday, December 31, 2012.

Anyone wishing to make tax or utility payments can do so by leaving a cheque in the drop box located at the front entry, or by internet payment through your financial institution.

Household Garbage Collection All garbage normally picked up on Tuesday, December 25, will be picked up on Monday, December 24 and all garbage normally picked up on Wednesday, December 26, will be picked up on Thursday, December 27. All garbage normally picked up on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, will be picked up on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. PLEASE HAVE YOUR GARBAGE SET OUT BY 8:00 A.M. There are no limits on number of garbage bags from December 17, 2012 to January 11, 2013. A reminder that cardboard is banned from the landfill site and must not be put out with your household refuse. Christmas wrapping “paper” (not foil) can be recycled. All uncontaminated cardboard must be RECYCLED. Transfer Station Operating Hours December 24, 2012 10:00 am to 3:30 pm December 25 and 26, 2012 Closed December 31, 2012 10:00 am to 3:30 pm January 1, 2013 Closed

Discarding Christmas Trees You may drop off your old Christmas trees behind Fire Hall No. 1 on Pine Avenue or behind the Sparwood Heights Fire Hall. The District will provide pick up service for those who are unable to drop them off. Leave the tree at your curb for pickup any time up to January 11, 2013. Please ensure that you have removed the tinsel before discarding tree. For further information, please contact the Public Works Department at 425-7760.

For any Animal Pound Emergencies call 425-7718 From Council and Staff of the District of Sparwood Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season

NOTICE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2013 January 7 January 21

May 6 May 21 (Tuesday)

February 4 February 18

June 3 June 17

March 4 March 18

July 2 (Tuesday) July 15

April 2 (Tuesday) April 15

August 6 (Tuesday) August 19

September 3 (Tuesday) October 7 October 21 November 4 November 18 December 2 December 16

Items for the agenda must be received at the Municipal Office by noon on the Wednesday preceding the meeting. Anyone wishing to address Council must submit an Application to Appear Before Council, available on the District’s website, by fax or request at the front counter.

All Regular Meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC and are televised on Shaw Cable at 7:00 p.m. on the Wednesday following the meeting or at other times as advertised.

Meetings will also be available on our website at www.sparwood.ca/councilmeetings and on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/sparwood.bc

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGS FOR 2013 January 28 February 25 March 25 April 29

May 27 June 24 July 29 August 26

September 30 October 28 November 25

All Committee of the Whole Meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC. This schedule of Regular and Committee of the Whole meeting dates is available throughout the year on the District’s website at www.sparwood.ca and at the District Office.

Raeleen Manjak Director of Corporate Services

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number: 2013-013

Towing Services for the District of Sparwood The District of Sparwood is requesting information from interested parties for the supply of towing services within the District of Sparwood boundaries.

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 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.

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 towing services within District boundaries.

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 to provide towing and impound services for the District of Sparwood, as required. It is expected that this quotation will outline requirements such as; a 6 am to 4 pm availability, local impound locations and hours of operation, collection and remittance of fees, and fee structure for different types of towing services.

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

The District of Sparwood will require information as to the following services provided: • Local impound yard; • Collection of fees; • 6 am to 4 pm availability; • After hours contact information and availability;

• Fee structure for towing different types of vehicles; Respondents are requested to provide a concise and focused response to this RFQ. Responses are requested in the following format: 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 the towing industry; 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 type of tow rate; i) Two (2) professional references; j) Your ability to provide for back-up and substitution if you are unable to provide available towing services; 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 January 3, 2013 and should quote RFQ Number 2013-013.

District of Sparwood PO Box 520 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Fax: 250-425-7277 Email: mbohmer@sparwood.ca OR Contact Person: Mel Bohmer Director of Operations 250-425-7760 mbohmer@sparwood.ca

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Cleaning and supporting the community

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Guy and Lauren at the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre.

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leaner Guy Beaulieu not only keeps businesses sparkling clean, he also uses his job to help the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre keep up its good work.

Beaulieu, owner and operator of the cleaning company, Gather Dust, has been donating the proceeds from the bottles his company collects in the places he cleans. He has donated $1,330 to the Fernie Women’s Centre in the last two and a half years. This money goes towards programs and activities that are not funded. It allows the Women’s Centre to offer services and programs that they could not

Helping Lily Earl fight cancer

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without this donation.

“Guy puts a lot of hard work into this endeavour. He collects, stores, sorts and takes the bottles to the depot,” said Lauren Fox, outreach worker with the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre. “It takes time and energy but he is willing because he wants to give back where he can.

“It is businesses like Gather Dust that help make a difference in the Elk Valley.”

Guy said he chose the Women’s Resource Centre because he wanted the money to stay in the community.

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silent auction is being held to help the Fernie family of a twoyear-old, diagnosed with cancer.

In late November 2012, Lily Earl was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Though Lily's prognosis is very positive, her journey to recovery will be a long one with two years of ongoing treatment in Calgary.

At the moment her mother Sheri and Lily are staying full time in Calgary and father Jordan and brother Brodie, six, are travelling to Calgary every weekend to be with them.

The silent auction for the Lily Earl Fund will be hosted online on the Fund's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ LilyEarlFund It ends 5 p.m. on December 17.

All proceeds will help cover costs associated with Lily's ongoing treatment. For those wishing to donate directly to the fund, CIBC is accepting donations under the Lily Earl Trust account.

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Students at Frank J Mitchell celebrated their school spirit with a wacky and fun hat day.

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spirit days. Students celebrated their kindness and generosity in raising over 350 gifts for the Angel Tree, giving back to those in the community as well as preparing for their December fundraiser, collecting non-perishable food items for the local

food bank. During the assembly several classes also demonstrated great drama skills as they presented those in attendance with a song and dance display and students of the month were named and awarded a prize.

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Alayna's Place Enjoy the experience that's more than just a haircut!

Alayna's Place is entering its 8th year of being open and serving clients in the hair industry. We have a bunch of new things happening: new staff, new product (now offering the entire Kenra professional products), new ideas (as we all attended this year's ABA hairshow in Calgary). We offer cuts and colors, facial waxing, feathers, lock & loop extensions & hair bling. Every service involves thorough consultations, complimentary hand and scalp massages and a polished finish.

Soon to come are essential oils/ aromatherapy and professional makeup.

We offer loyalty cards for discounts to give back to those who support us.

We're open on Saturday's and walk-ins are welcome.

Gift certificates are available for all products and services.

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Petition proves successful: province pledges inquiry

By Joni MacFarlane Editor, Crowsnest Pass Promoter

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atepayers and signatories on a petition asking the province to investigate the municipality are celebrating their success after the Minister agreed to the request.

A total of 2,510 people signed a petition delivered to

Alberta’s Municipal Affairs on November 1 calling on the province to conduct an investigation into the operations of the municipality.

A letter from Doug Griffiths, Minister of Municipal Affairs, confirmed the petition was sufficient under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and said an inspector will soon be

A Celebration of the Life of

CAROL COATES

Will be held in the Hall, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 36 On Saturday, December 15th 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

We sand the commercial lots in Fernie and we also offer to do driveways as needed.

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Carol was born on September 17, 1941 in Doncaster, UK, as her family was evacuated from Hull. She spent her early years in Hull, working as a stenographer for various businesses. In 1964 she married Keith, moving with him from Hull to the Midlands and to Shropshire. In 1967 the young couple emigrated to Canada, living first in Northern Alberta, and then from 1969 in Fernie, B.C. Carol worked in the Probation Office in Fernie for many years, until the family moved to Victoria, B.C. for two years. On their return to Fernie she retired and devoted her time to her garden, to the Legion, to the Arts Council and to her family.

Carol developed Alzheimer’s disease about 8 years ago and it steadily impaired her cognition and ability to function. She moved in to the Joseph Creek Care Village in Cranbrook on a full-time basis and remained there for 3 ½ years. Keith then moved her to a care facility in Mexico close to where he had purchased a house. Her condition slowly worsened, and she suffered a heart attack and died on November 22nd. Her body was cremated and the ashes brought back to Fernie.

Carol will be remembered as a very active, involved citizen of Fernie, particularly for her work on costumes for many local productions and for her unwavering dedication to the Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her before Alzheimer’s took its toll of her mind and body.

Carol is survived by her husband Keith; sons David, Stuart and Stephen; her sister Lynne and husband Alan; nephew Richard and niece Lisa in England.

No flowers by request.

Donations in Carol’s name to Alzheimer’s BC would be appreciated.

appointed.

The inspector has “the power to require the attendance of any officer of the municipality, or of any other person whose presence the inspector considers necessary, the power to require persons to give evidence on oath, and to produce any documents, papers or things that the inspector considers to be required.”

A municipal inspection is comprehensive and includes a review of bylaws, policies, council meetings, finances, budgets, property taxes and

governance roles and responsibilities.

It also includes interviews with all members of council, the CAO, staff and “a sample of residents,” as well as “a review and evaluation of public engagement and communication policies and procedures.”

After the inspection is complete, a report is made to the Minister who then provides it to council. Shortly afterwards, the report is presented at a public meeting.

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Blackberry Wood turn up the heat in Fernie A classical Christmas

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lackberry Wood are regular visitors to the Elk Valley, and always stir up a storm.

Vancouver's vaudevillian answer to the dance movement, is set to visit again this weekend, only five months after their last visit.

This tour, which also includes a stop in Coleman, is part of a larger set of tours to celebrate the release of their new album, Strong Man vs. Russian Bears, on September 8, 2012. The third album to be released since the band's inception on January 1, 2005, Strong Man vs. Russian Bears reflects the pure, raw energy of their live show more than their previous albums. "We wanted to make something that people can take home from our

shows and have it really remind them of what they saw. We're really proud of our live show, we really wanted to try and capture it" says Jenny Red, the band's saxophone player since 2010.

With over 400 shows under their belt both in Canada and the United Kingdom and appearances at dozens of festivals including Glastonbury Festival in Glastonbury, England, Frostbite Festival in Whitehorse, Robson Valley Music Festival and Arts Wells Festival of all things art, Blackberry Wood has had audiences floored - literally - almost everywhere they go.

"Making a party is our art. We like for everybody to have as much fun as is humanly possible, and we usually don't stop till it happens." says Jenny Red. Catch them at The Royal, Fernie on December 15.

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Blackberry Wood will play The Royal on Saturday.

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ernie’s What the Dickens festival continues with another holiday concert at The Arts Station.

The Fernie Chamber Orchestra and Trinity Mountain Ensemble will come together for a free performance on Tuesday, December 18. The two groups will entertain audiences with their favourite Christmas tunes, both classical and contemporary.

Tickets to the event are free, but there’s only a limited amount available. Just 90 tickets can be picked up at The Arts Station prior to the show. Donations will be welcome, with all of the proceeds going to The Art Station’s Youth Public Art Project.

Elkford hosts show for local artists

By Jenna Jensen Contributor

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or the first time, Elkford hosted a very successful, local art show. The art show was aimed to showcase local professional artists, setting them apart and giving them the opportunity to showcase their work in a quiet and calming atmosphere, outside of the typical craft fair setting. Each of the four artists displayed their specialized art to over 100 visitors.

Teri Cleverly has enjoyed painting since she was young and works with oils and pastels. “I have always been drawn to images that strike a personal note with me, and with colour and light that can create a mood in a portrait,” she says. She classifies her painting style as a realistic impression and looks forward to showcasing her work at other venues in the Elk Valley.

Photo by J. Jensen

Brenda Castonguay showcased many beautiful items at the art show, including photographs embedded with touchable texture and printed on high gloss metal. The photograph is then hand painted with highly textured acrylic gels such as Micaceous Iron Oxide, Pearl Mica Flake and Aluminum Oxide particles. The painted image also includes acrylic fluid iridescent and interference paints as well as liquid inks that provide a true metallic look/sheen that will not tarnish with age. Brenda has been self employed as a professional photographer for over 21 years and has photographed extensively throughout the USA and Canada.

Photo by J. Jensen

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(Celebrating 115 years of serving the Elk Valley.)

From the day we printed our very first paper — back in 1898, The Free Press has reported on events, stories and legends of the Elk Valley for over 115 years.

We are one of the oldest newspapers in Canada.

We have followed stories from the spectacular to the every day, we’ve printed it all, each week: our politicians’ plans, the public’s questions, main street businesses on their way up and local careers on their way down, the hottest days of summer and deepest snows of winter. We’ve followed crimes and punishments, performances and players, our hometown teams’ victories, overseas wars, Canadian news, and B.C. views. We’ve celebrated community underdogs who’ve won and mourned lost loved ones.

After more than a century we’re still doing our very best to be the Elk Valley’s newspaper.

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Knitting tiny toques for tots

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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hree different ladies, with three different causes, have been knitting and crocheting up a storm. Over 300 little hats will be making their way from Fernie to babies and children in need, just in time for Christmas.

While Bunny Samuelson, Bev Inglis, and Candy Glover have all been creating similar hats, each woman has her own reasons.

Avid knitter Candy Glover creates tiny toques for babies that are born at the hospital right here in Fernie. “I like to knit and it’s just something else to knit,” she commented. “It uses up my scraps and it keeps my hands busy.”

It was after fellow knitter Bunny Samuelson saw some of Glover’s little creations that she was inspired to pick up her own knitting needles for a cause. “I just think if there’s maybe a newborn who’s down on his luck a little, give him a hat,” said Bunny.

With Candy taking care of the Elk Valley newborns, Bunny decided to take on a different area. Her daughter works in Whitehorse, Yukon, and Bunny thought why not help out children there.

“They get over 400 babies a year in Whitehorse,” she explained. “The population is over 22,000 and then they also do the surrounding area.”

It was for personal reasons that Bev Inglis got involved in the hat craze. Inglis crochets hats for Kids for Cancer that are distributed at the Foothills hopsital in Calgary.

“My granddaughter has cancer and she was receiving treatment in Calgary,” said Inglis. “I just thought it would be a nice way to give back.”

Inglis has made roughly 65 caps since she got started this summer. She remarked, “You see what those kids go through, and it brings a smile to their faces. That’s all you need. It makes you feel good.”

With Inglis’s 65 hats, Glover’s 30, and Samuelson’s whopping 226 toques, the Fernie women will be keeping a lot of newborns and children warm this Christmas.

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Bunny Samuelson has knitted over 200 toques for newborns in Whitehorse, Yukon.

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From left: Candy Glover, with Bev Inglis and her granddaughter Rhylie Hurley, are knitting and crocheting hats for kids in need this Christmas.

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amilies of sick children in the East Kootenay will now have financial and emotional support by their side.

Friends of Children has been providing service to East Kootenay families from its office in Prince George since 2009. But in October, the organization opened an office in Cranbrook and is now offering in-person assistance to East Kootenay families struggling with the burdens of childhood illness.

Located in the Kootenay Child Development Centre, Friends of Children has a family support coordinator, Pat Chisholm, who began work in October assisting families from this region.

“I am very excited to take on this role,” said Chisholm.

Already this year, Friends of Children has assisted families 76 times to pay for accommodation, travel and equipment costs.

“It is an amazing opportunity to support families during a very stressful time with tangible and concrete resources, information and linkages that will reduce the burden for families coping with an ill or injured child,” said Chisholm.

It's important that families in the area know the service is available, and that they are not afraid to ask for help early on in the process.

“Please don’t be shy. If you have a sick child, ask early if Friends of Children may be able to help. We are just a phone call or email away and can only cover costs for expenditures we are notified about prior to them being paid for.

Families can reach us quickly at our toll-free number 1- 866-564-2217,” said Chisholm.

Friends of Children is a non-profit society that raises funds and secures grants to directly assist families and their children.

“Donations such as this one are essential in order for Friends of Children to continue our work,” said Brown.

For more information about Friends of Children, contact Pat Chisholm at 250 4201759, ekoffice@friendsofchildren.ca or check out the website www.friendsofchildren.ca.

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Riders split with Hawks Dolphins make waves Neufeld added a goal and assist for the Riders.

“We never like to lose in our hometown,” said Riders captain Josh McKissock. “We never want to lose, period, but it means that much more in our own barn. The guys did a good job of responding.”

The visitors didn’t make things easy in the early going, outshooting the Riders 12 – 3 in a scoreless first period.

Whatever was said in the dressing room seemed fter dropto work, as the ping a 5 – 3 Ghostriders came decision in out flying in the Beaver Valley the second. Robertson night before, the opened the scorFernie Ghostriders ing four minutes responded in a in, before Primeau big way, hammeradded two quick ing the Nitehawks goals to give the 7 – 1 in front of Riders a commandtheir home fans on ing lead.

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“We just talked Ben Primeau about being more led the offensive disciplined.

We assault with a hat wanted to pay trick, while Dylan more attention to Robertson scored details and execute twice and Aaron as a team,” said McKissock.

“We did a lot better job of playing the way we as of December 12, 2012 should.”

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“Obviously he’s a strong player for us, but it gives other guys the opportunity to step up and contribute in a big way,” said the captain.

“Ben Primeau really stepped up tonight. There are a lot of guys in this room that are capable of making an impact.”

The Ghostriders (17 – 7 – 1 – 2) hold a one-point lead on the Kimberley Dynamiters, heading into games against Golden and Summerland this weekend. The following week features a home and home series against the rival Dynamiters.

“We know we have big games coming up against Kimberley,” said McKissock. “We aren’t looking that far ahead though.

We have to take it one game at a time.”

The Riders host the Summerland Steam for the only time this season on Saturday. As always, puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

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he Elk Valley Dolphin Swim Club competed at the annual Calgary Winter Club Meet on November 24 and 25. Highlights included a first place by Mac Dressler in 200 breast, with a time of 3:49.97 achieving a Swim BC “A” Time Standard, and a third in 50 breast. Jacob Stratton is like watching a human tsunami. He was second in 50 fly with a time of 43.08 seconds, third in back at 37.95 seconds, fourth in 50 free at 32 seconds achieving “AA” Standard. He also achieved “A” times in 100 back at 1:30.17 seconds, and 200 individual medley at 3:12.02 seconds. Aniessa Bowen did well with a second in 50 breast at 51.29 seconds, and fourth in 50

back. Maddy Burnett was third in 200 individual medley and 100 back, and fourth in 100 free, 50 back.

She was fourth in 50 free at 33.67 seconds, close to an “A” time of 33.19 seconds.

Emily Stratton was fourth in 100 fly, Isabelle Klapp

was fourth in 100 breast.

Cynthia Kielpinski took fifth in 100 individual medley and 100 back, Alison Howse finished fifth in 100 individual medley. Head coach Marie Cosens was there to lead the pod both days.

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lk Valley Superleague Curling wrapped up this week with Elk Valley Bighorn Outfitters defeating Coal Valley Motor Products in this year’s final by an 11 to 9 score. Falkin's Insurance with a steal in the tenth hung on to win 8 to 5 over A&B Liquor Store.

Kal Tire needed an extra end steal to down Manitoulin Transport 9 to 8 and Alpine Lumber with steals in the ninth and tenth ends over Sparwood Esso.

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Fire halls and life skills

Students help Brooke’s road to recovery

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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tudents at Fernie Secondary School have found various ways to support Brooke Malakoff in her

continued battle with cancer.

Students in Home Economics classes worked together to make this quilt for Brooke to cuddle under as she under-

goes chemotherapy.

The three Planning 10 classes held various fundraisers and together raised over $1,400 to help pay for the expenses involved in her treatments.

Gary Nicholson and Lieutenant Tom Hopkins practised putting out a fake fire at the Fernie Fire Hall, November 20.

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embers of the Elk Valley Life Skills group visited the fire hall in Fernie recently as part of the program's field

trip day.

The Columbia Basin Family Resource Society’s group helps clients get out and get involved in the community, and the trip to the fire hall was very popular. They met firefighters and learned a little about fire safety.

Fernie Secondary School home economics students made a quilt for Brooke.

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Tuesday, November 20

• In Fernie at 11 a.m. there was a two vehicle collision.

One vehicle ran a stop sign and hit the other vehicle. A ticket was issued. Minor injuries were reported.

• In Fernie at 1:18 p.m. police assisted the ambulance with a patient.

• In Fernie at 3:32 p.m. a theft was reported. The incident is still under investigation and may have been a shipment mistake.

• In Fernie at 3:51 p.m. a lost validation tag was reported.

Wednesday, November 21 • In Sparwood at 12:15 a.m. there was a noisy party complaint. Members attended and advised the partygoers to turn the volume down.

• In Sparwood at 5:53 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident.

The vehicle went into the ditch and no injuries were reported.

• In Fernie at 7:53 a.m. a theft of a backpack was reported.

• In Fernie at 8:35 a.m. mischief was reported when water and gravel were put into the fuel and hydraulic tank of a mini excavator. No suspects have been identified.

• In Sparwood at 10:49 a.m. there was a single vehicle accident. The driver suf-

fered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

• In Sparwood at 12:50 a.m. there was a theft of 350+ liters of diesel fuel. No suspects have been identified.

• In Fernie at 4:41 p.m. police attended to a dispute between a landlord and tenant.

• In Elkford at 7:14 p.m. there was a theft of a wallet from a house party.

Thursday, November 22

• In Fernie at 2:32 a.m. there was a false alarm at a school.

• In Sparwood at 5:56 a.m. there was a false business alarm.

• In Sparwood at 9:23 a.m. there was a break and enter into a trailer. A laptop was stolen. No suspects have been identified.

In Elkford at 10:35 a.m. police assisted conservation enforcement with a poacher when an off duty member saw him with a mule deer, out of season.

This incident is still under investigation.

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• In Sparwood at 12:05 p.m. a company vehicle was stolen. It was later recovered in Cranbrook.

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• In Elkford at 1:44 p.m. a missing person was reported.

Police did extensive investigations and the individual was located in Cranbrook at a motel. He was safe and sound.

• In Fernie at 3:02 p.m. there was a false residential alarm.

• In Fernie at 9:22 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

Friday, November 23

• In Fernie at 7:22 a.m. there was a two vehicle accident.

• In Fernie at 7:38 a.m. mischief was reported when the front window of a bank was smashed.

No suspects have been identified but the incident is still under investigation.

• In Fernie at 9:39 a.m. a complainant reported someone had shot at his window with a pellet gun.

• In Fernie at 11:04 a.m. there was a two vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

• In Fernie at 2:55 p.m. identity fraud was reported.

This incident is still under investigation.

• In Sparwood at 3:07 p.m. a single vehicle accident was reported.

• In Fernie at 4:53 p.m. a complainant reported they had been bit by a dog.

In Fernie at 11:55 p.m. 20 youths were seen throwing snowballs across the street hitting vehicles.

Police attended and dispersed the group.

Friday November 23

• In Fernie at 6:38 p.m. a purse was found and turned in.

• In Elkford at 7:33 p.m. an erratic driver on a quad was reported near Alpine Way.

Saturday, November 24

• In Fernie at 1:10 a.m. six to seven people were seen arguing. They were gone upon police arrival.

• In Fernie at 5:03 a.m. a possible impaired individual was seen. The individual was not located.

• In Sparwood at 6:02 a.m. there was a single vehicle rollover.

In Sparwood at 7:19 a.m. a hit and run was reported from the night before.

• In Sparwood at 8:58 a.m. there was an attempted theft.

Nothing was actually taken.

• In Elko at 10 a.m. shots were heard.

No incriminating evidence was found in the area.

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Minister for Senior’s Visit to Kootenay East… with MLA Bill Bennett 1. Minister of State for Senior’s Ralph Sultan spent three days getting to know the seniors of the East Kootenay, visiting Cranbrook, Jaffray, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, Kimberley and Invermere. He helped serve turkey dinner to over 300 seniors at the Annual Rotary Seniors Christmas Dinner, and met with the Elders of the Ktunaxa Nation.

2. Premier Clark appointed Minister Sultan, himself a senior at 79 years old, to be the voice for seniors at the cabinet table.

The Minister is touring the province listening to the important issues that are on the minds of BC seniors to better inform government on how best to support this ever-growing segment of our population.

3. Minister Sultan described the 3 pillars of his ministry: Better at Home, supporting seniors living longer in their own homes; Seniors helping Senior’s; and Plan with Seniors, not for Seniors.

If you didn’t get a chance to meet Minister Sultan during his visit and you wish to express your ideas, contact my office and we’ll get your message to Ralph.

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A lesson in water

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rade eight s t u d e n t s from Fernie Secondary School spent a day travelling around the city and area in order to learn first-hand where their water comes from, where it goes after it’s used and how important it is to look after water and keep watersheds healthy. The field trip was part of Know Your Watershed, a water stewardship program developed by Columbia Basin Trust and local environmental educators. To learn more, visit www. cbt.org/waterstewardship.

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Do you want to practise forestry in BC? New forestry designation available now The Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the University of BC, Thompson Rivers University and the University of Northern BC can apply today. The NRP designation will allow you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of the province. You might find yourself working for government, consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website at www.abcfp.ca.

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Help the riders fill the Ford

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ernie Ford and the Ghostriders are teaming up again for the Fill the Ford campaign. Following a successful fundraising event this fall, Ford and Fernie’s junior B hockey team are working together to collect winter items for families in need.

The goal is to fill up a Ford

pickup truck with winter outerwear, gifts, and non-perishable items for the local food bank.

The vehicle will be parked outside Fernie Memorial Arena for three upcoming Ghostrider home games.

“Ford came up with the Fill the Ford idea and we moved forward with it,” explained Barry Wolff, Ghostriders Head Coach. “It’s an opportunity for the Ghostriders to help some

people that are having a tough time. The community supports us so well it’s a chance for us to give back.”

He added, “We hope we can help some people have a Merry Christmas!”

The Ford pickup truck will be collecting donations on December 8, 14, and 21. The puck drops for each game at 7:30 p.m.

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• After a snowfall, brush snow away from your meters by hand and clear a path for the safety of our meter readers.

• Around your fireplace, consider using a hearth safety gate to help protect small children from the heated glass.

For more winter safety tips, visit fortisbc.com/safety.

FortisBC uses the FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-336.4 12/2012)

Wishing all of our clients a Happy Holiday Season!

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2012 Fernie Historical Calendar Available Now! The Fernie & District Historical Society’s 2013 Calendar theme is the historic hotels of Fernie and tells their stories in words and pictures using a mix of period text and historic and contemporary images.

Copies of th e calendar a re available at the Fernie M useum and the follo wing locatio ns: Carosella Polar Peek B ooks & Treas ures Ghostrider T rading

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ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH Centennial Square, Sparwood

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couple from Fort Mcleod who had been missing for three days, have been found safe after sending an emergency call for help.

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

left.

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

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

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

The Oosterwijks were transported to the hospital to be evaluated.

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

Jacob and Anja were found safe Tuesday.

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Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ‡, ♦, § The Guts Glory Ram Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after December 1, 2012. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. •$28,888 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (23A+AGR+XFH) only and includes $7,000 Consumer Cash Discount. See participating dealers for complete details. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2013 vehicles which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Auto Finance and Ally Credit Canada. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Example: 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 with a Purchase Price of $28,888 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discount) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $165 with a cost of borrowing of $5,523 and a total obligation of $34,411. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ♦Holiday Bonus Cash up to $1,000 is available on most new 2012/2013 models, excluding the following: Chrysler 200 LX, Dodge Caliber, Dart, Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE, Avenger, Viper, Jeep Compass Sport 4x2 & 4x4, Patriot Sport 4x2 & 4x4, Wrangler 2 Dr Sport, Grand Cherokee SRT8, Ram 1500 Reg Cab & ST & SXT Trucks, Ram Cab & Chassis, Ram Cargo Van, FIAT 500 Abarth and 2012 FIAT 500 Pop models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. §2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Laramie 4x4 with optional equipment shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $40,755. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ≠Based on Automotive News classification and 2013 Ram 1500 with 3.6 L V6 4x2 and 8-speed transmission. 11.4 L/100 km (25 MPG) city and 7.8 L/100 km (36 MPG) highway. 2013 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for complete EnerGuide information. ΩBased on 2012 Automotive News Full-Size Pickup segmentation and competitive information available at time of printing. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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On now at your BC Buick Dealers. bcbuickdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Buick is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */¥Offers apply to the purchase or lease of 2013 Buick Enclave CX (1SD), Verano (1SB) and LaCrosse CX (1SB) equipped as described. Freight of $1,500 included in purchase price and lease payment. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ¥Based on a 5.99%/5.4%/2.9%, 48 month lease. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. OAC by GM Financial. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $2,499 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $30,789/$17,094/$21,696. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,975/$11,268/$17,386 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. ~OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. ^5 year/160,000 km (whichever comes first) Powertrain Component warranty. 4 year/80,000 km New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Conditions and limitations apply.

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