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Young skijorer runs on Diesel (and Sierra!)

Celebrating B.C. Family Day - Page 5 ELKFORD

Family Fun Day at Wapiti - Page 16 SPARWOOD

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The youngest skijorer racing on the weekend in Elkford was Tate Everett-Kenny, a 14-year-old from Elkford. Tate and his dogs, Diesel and Sierra showed off their speed in front of crowds at the Elkford Wilderness Classic sled dog derby. This was Tate’s second year competing.

Photo by D. Hamilton

Kootenay Swimmers triumph - Page 21

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17th annual sled dog derby - Page 15

Elko family says goodbye to loyal pet

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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n Elko dog has died after suffering severe chemical poisoning. Seven-year-old Catahoula Leopard and Staffordshire Terrier mix Oscar and his family had an emotional last few weeks as he struggled with some serious health issues. After ingesting Drano, Oscar had

defied the odds and survived, but sadly, his condition deteriorated and he passed away on Sunday.

It all began a few weeks ago, when Oscar returned home after a quick wander around the neighbourhood and it was clear to his owner, Karey Pion, that something was wrong. “As I was unloading groceries from the car with my toddler, Oscar took off for

10 minutes and came back shaking, throwing up, and just acting completely off,” explained Karey.

After a trip to the vet, Karey was told that her family’s pet had severe chemical burns on his tongue, mouth, and esophagus. Unsure of what Oscar may have got into, her husband, Cabel Crombach, went outside, where he found a small packet of

Drano in their driveway.

Karey said it appeared to have been packaged like a candy, and looked like it had been wrapped in some sort of meat.

After having his stomach pumped and being hooked up to an IV in the vet’s office for five days, Oscar had managed to pull through and was allowed to go home.

Karey remarked, “At the

vet they said they’d never seen a dog get through something like this.”

She went on to say, “We took him home and he was good for a week, he actually started eating some of his solid food, but all of a sudden one day it just changed and he stopped eating completely.”

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Sledders, stick to the rules!

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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he Nordic ski club in Sparwood is asking sledders to abide by the rules and stop ripping up their cross country trails.

Dean Juneau sent in a photo of himself heading out to do some voluntary trail maintenance for the society to repair some of the damage by sledders using the trails illegally.

$1 billion drop for Teck Resources

W Dean Juneau heading out to do some voluntary maintenance on Sparwood’s cross country trails.

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eak steelm a k i n g coal markets have resulted in a significant drop in profit for Teck. Last week, Teck Resources Limited reported an annual adjusted profit attributable to shareholders of $1.5 billion, or $2.60 per share, in comparison with a record $2.5 billion, or $4.18 per share, in 2011.

"From an operations perspective, 2012 was a good year," explained Don Lindsay, President and CEO. "Our copper production was a record, we continued to increase our steelmaking coal production, and we obtained

new labour agreements for a number of our operations.

“However, due to uncertain global economic conditions, prices for all of our major products were down compared to last year, which resulted in lower earnings and cash flows than in 2011."

Steelmaking or metallurgical coal is a key profit driver for Teck. The company is Canada's largest diversified mining company and the operator of the nation's largest copper and coal mining operations, including the Fording River, Line Creek, Greenhill, and Elkview mines located in the Elk Valley.

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Sparwood arena and curling rink receive upgrades

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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fter receiving $757,752 in funding from the Canadian Government’s Gas Tax Fund transfer, the Sparwood arena and curling club will soon benefit from an energy retrofit to replace an aging and inefficient heating system.

The innovative project will replace six natural gas furnaces and two natural gas hot water heaters with a high efficiency heating system. The new system uses high efficiency heat pumps to capture the waste heat and distribute it to the facility.

“It’s good for

Sparwood, it’s good for the Elk Valley, and it’s good as an addition to the District of Sparwood to help upgrade this building so that it will be efficient for many years to come,” said KootenayColumbia MP David Wilks. “Building clean energy infrastructure is an investment in the economic prosperity and long term sustainability of Sparwood.”

Wilks added, “Our government is proud to be a partner in this environmentally friendly initiative that will create jobs, strengthen the local economy, and support the growing needs of the community.”

The retrofit will also include the installation of high efficiency natural gas boilers and a solar ambient heating system. The upgrade will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the building and decrease energy consumption.

“The arena and curling club retrofit is vital to helping Sparwood reach its greenhouse gas emission reduction target of two tonnes per capita by 2020,” said Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko. “This work will be a major enhancement to the operation of our facilities.”

The total cost of the project is $869,752. The District of Sparwood will fund the balance.

A green thumbs up to Fortis BC

From left: Councillor Margaret McKie, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, Past President of the UBCM Heath Slee, Mayor Lois Halko, Councillor Sharon Fraser, Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks, Councillor Joanne Wilton, and Councillor Ron Saad at the Sparwood Arena and Curling Rink.

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Upgrades coming for Fernie’s wastewater treatment system

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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Fortis BC recently made a donation of $750 to the Sparwood Public Library’s ‘Green Thumbs’ program. The program promotes conservation within the Sparwood community.

Left to Right: Fred Wittman, customer service technician, presents a cheque on behalf of Fortis BC to Danielle Smith, coordinator and Jim Bertoia, head librarian of the Sparwood Public Library.

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hanks to just over $650,000 in funding from the federal government, the Elk River is looking at a more environmentally friendly future. The City of Fernie has received $652,800 from the Gas Tax Fund to improve their wastewater treatment system that outflows into the Elk River.

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett said the project is an important step in upgrading Fernie’s infrastructure.

“I do want to draw attention to the fact that this is an outflow into the Elk River and it is obviously of paramount importance that how that works is up to the highest Canadian and British Columbian standards possible,” commented Bennett. “I think this money will bring that outflow up to those high standards.”

The upgrades will allow for

a more effective way to discharge treated wastewater into the Elk River, helping the City to preserve the water quality and health of the main channel river.

“This is an outflow into the Elk River and it is obviously of paramount importance that how that works is up to the highest Canadian and British Columbian standards possible” Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA

Between 2007 and 2014, British Columbia will receive more than $1.48 billion from the Canadian Government’s Gas Tax Fund to improve local infrastructure. The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) oversees and adminis-

ters the Gas Tax Fund within the province.

“Today’s announcement is a good example of why programs like the Gas Tax Fund are so important to B.C. communities,” explained Heath Slee, past president of the UBCM. “There are standards that all communities in B.C. are required to meet for water and waste water systems. The Gas Tax Fund is helping communities to comply with those standards by transferring federal revenue into these projects.

That means communities can make needed improvements sooner than would otherwise be possible.”

He added, “This is good for the economy, it’s good for public health and safety, and it’s good for our environment.”

The total cost of the project is over $1 million, with the City of Fernie funding the remaining $163,200.

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ite interest in seeing a strong, vibrant College of the Rockies campus in Fernie,” commented Campbell. “We hired just over 700 employees in 2012 and about the same the year before. In the future, those numbers will continue to be in that ballpark.

That’s a lot of people that we’re recruiting locally, if they have the skills, and from outside. In both cases, it’s really important from a retraction and retention perspective that these families have a strong college right in their backyard.”

Also giving her support was Laura Curnow, Manager of Human Resources for Canfor’s Elko mill. She remarked, “We would certainly like to see a trade centre here if that’s at all possible.

If they would take in millwrights, electricians, heavy duty mechanics, for sure we could make use of that.”

Chiming in from a tourism standpoint, General Manager of Fernie Alpine Resort, Andy Cohen, sees the potential for a college expansion to result in new training programs.

“There’s a huge opportunity in the Elk Valley for food and beverage training. Every restaurant I know of since I’ve been involved in Fernie has had a difficult time,” said Cohen. “It’s been difficult to find people who actually have the skills to run those businesses successfully.”

Cohen went on to say that an expansion would not only benefit students, but the community of Fernie as a whole.

“The campus itself is not a focal point, but I think it could be. It’s not a place where you

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COTR expansion talks begin

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ernie’s College of the Rockies (COTR) campus could be receiving an expansion in the

future. Seeing a need for more skills training in the Elk Valley, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett met with representatives of the college, Teck Coal,

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Canfor, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, Tourism Fernie, and local government officials on January 28.

With a future shortage of skilled workers in the area, the meeting’s objective was to discuss the possible growth of COTR in Fernie.

“We know there is going to be about a million new jobs over the next 10 or 15 years and frankly, we don’t know who is going to fill them,” said Bennett.

“If all of our high

school students stayed in British Columbia, and all got trained in the right things, we still wouldn’t have enough people to fill those jobs. Today, and for the past few years, we’ve seen companies like Teck have to go to temporary foreign workers. The same thing is happening in the forest industry.”

Bennett believes there is an opportunity in the Elk Valley specifically to develop additional skills training, but a larger col-

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lege campus would be a necessary first step.

“The campus has outgrown the existing space that we’ve got.

We’re limited by space for facilities in delivering on some of the new opportunities in the region,” explained COTR President Dr. Nick Rubidge. “The building has been identified as requiring $1.2 million in upgrades to maintain its current level, and we do have to ask if this investment would be the best use of taxpayers’ money.

“With a critical skill labour shortage faced by local employers, as well as with many international opportunities as the result of our spectacular location, and our reputation around the world, we see limitless opportunities for this campus as we move forward.”

Representing Teck Coal, Manager of Human Resources Glen Campbell was certainly in favour of the idea.

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I think it’s an opportunity and of course, meeting space is a premium in town.”

As the meeting progressed several other ideas and developments that could correspond with a revamped COTR campus were brought up, including affordable student housing, childcare, and a convention centre.

While it was clear that everyone in attendance was in support of an expansion, Bennett reinforced that the meeting was the very first step in what could be a lengthy process.

“This is a long term project, this involves big dollars, nothing is going to emerge from out of the ground over the next year or so,” he said. “We’ve got lots of things going for us that other places don’t have. The mines, the forest industry, and tourism industry are all here. This is one of the nicest places in the world to live, that’s another big thing, but we’re still going to have to work really hard to put a business case together that’s persuasive.”

He added, “If there was a public-private partnership in this somehow, that would aid us.

At some point in the development of the idea into a real project I plan to go and talk to the folks at Teck in Vancouver about an investment. I might even do the same with Canfor.”

The next steps towards an expansion will include community consultation, asking the province for an investment, and creating a business plan.

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Fernie celebrates B.C. Family Day

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ernie families had a blast on Monday’s first ever B.C. Family Day. Thanks to a $5,000 grant from the provincial government, the Fernie Aquatic Centre offered an afternoon of free swimming for the community. The Fernie Memorial Arena also hosted a free public skate.

All photos by N. Liebermann

Teck Coal Communities and Aboriginal Affairs Team has moved Nic Milligan, Community and Aboriginal Affairs Manager Cal McDougall, Lands and Housing Administrator Tammy Ogden, Community Liaison Casey Brennan, Aboriginal Affairs Coordinator Rebecca Edwards, Communications Coordinator Sharon Strom, Sustainability Coordinator are now based at Teck Community Office, 116 Centennial Square, Sparwood (Former medical/physiotherapy building) All other contact details remain the same.

Please visit us with any comments or queries about Teck.

Open 7am-4pm; closed every second Friday.

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by Angela Treharne

Pit bulls. Somehow, these dogs have got themselves a very shady reputation, and, for those that do not own the breed, the bad rep they have got for themselves is going to be hard to shake.

There have been a number of high profile news stories where pit bulls have attacked people, and when a certain breed is making the news in such a negative way, it doesn’t take long for mud to stick and for people to start asking for a ban on the breed. The Free Press has been receiving letters from pit bull owners saying they have witnessed no aggression from their pets, following a letter from someone who had their dog attacked by a pit bull in Elkford.

Pit bull owners argue that it is not the breed of dog that is at fault, rather the breed of owner. Any neglected dog is going to misbehave. Any dog that is taught to be aggressive (or not taught to be passive) will be aggressive. Every breed will have a few “bad apples,” but it just happens that pit bulls are a very common breed, so there will obviously be more rotten ones. Plus, kilo for kilo, Pit Bulls have the advantage over Chihuahuas. An attack by an angry Pomeranian is unlikely to make the front page.

The real solution here is not to blame the entire breed, but rather each dog that is a problem, regardless of breed.

Dog owners should be held responsible for their animal’s behaviour.

If incompetent and irresponsible dog owners are the target of legislation, the number of poorly bred and reared dogs would decrease, resulting in better breed stability and elimination of vicious animals.

The manner in which you raise your dog ultimately determines what kind of dog you will have.

Dog owners must realize the key role that socialization and training play in the development of the temperament of their dogs. If, after socialization and training, your dog still doesn’t particularly care for other dogs, then don’t put him in a situation where he could get into trouble.

Be a responsible owner.

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Letters to the Editor Re: The Murray River coal mine and jobs in B.C. I have heard with great satisfaction that HD Mining, a subsidiary of the Chinese state, has returned 19 miners to China pending the outcome of current litigation regarding their status.

HD Mining planned to have an initial 200 Chinese miners working its site in northern B.C. with plans, approved by our provincial Liberal government and given foreign guest worker status by the federal Minister of Immigration, to have up to 4,000 Chinese miners in B.C. when coal production began. HD Mining’s reason for this need was that there were no qualified Canadian miners available. By a remarkable coincidence, I understand the manager of the mine is a former assistant deputy minister of mining in the B. C. government.

I grew up and worked in the mining industry in Canada. The mining method to extract the underground coal seam at Murray River is called the ‘long wall’ extraction method. It is highly automated but not complicated. A person with a high school education can learn the operation of the main extraction machinery in two days. There are hundreds if not thousands of Canadians capable of this.

We are not Angola or Kenya and do not need to create Chinese state owned labour camps in B.C. to develop our resources.

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Silver Ridge development not the focus On Monday, January 28 we met with Fernie City Council during a Committee of the Whole to present the findings we’d compiled through 12 years of research. Both of us have family roots in the Elk Valley going back as far as the late 1800s. This project is something we have both become passionate about; truly a project from our hearts.

We thank Nicole for her article in The Free Press, ‘Fernie May Have Additional Burials Outside of St. Margaret’s Cemetery.’ We would just like to clarify that it is not specifically the developers of the Silver Ridge Estates that we have an issue with. To the contrary; Cherished Memories has worked with the developer and will continue to do

so as they handle the delicate situation set before them in a professional manner. While our research does indicate possible burial sites in the area of Silver Ridge Estates, our concern relates to lots that presently remain undeveloped as well as additional areas outside of the Silver Ridge development.

Many people have approached us with questions and have taken the opportunity to view our information firsthand. The data we’ve collected includes death records, obituary notices and maps. Anyone is welcome to phone Cherished Memories at 250-423-7944; we are more than willing to share our findings.

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Response to Heather Dean

It is unfortunate that on your walk you had a run-in with a bully breed dog and that dog was aggressive to your dog. None of us like being in that situation because, quite frankly, we don't know anything about the strange dog that is around us and our dogs. When

you see a pack of dogs, being two or more, you can also be sure that this situation can be even more negative because unfortunately it only takes one of those dogs to decide whether it is going to attack your dog and more likely than not, the other dogs with it will join in, even when this is not their usual way of being when alone. This is called

In response to the letter from Mr. Petevello, February 2

The Elk Valley is known worldwide for its wilderness and wildlife values. It is equally as well known for its extensive metallurgical coal resources. It is no easy task to find a balance that can see both of these values sustain themselves into the future.

Wildsight respects the efforts taken

by Teck Coal towards reducing the trend of increasing selenium levels in the Elk River. We are supportive of the progress made by Teck and the Ktunaxa towards developing a Cumulative Effects Management Framework for the Elk Valley.

However, an effective cumulative effects review must include all activities with the potential to cause impacts in the valley. New coal mines and gas field development outside of Teck’s operations are not part of this locally developed process and could threaten the long term viability of mining and wildlife values in the Elk Valley.

Past industrial management policies and practices in the Elk Valley have allowed selenium levels to reach toxic levels in our river, and

"pack mentality.”

Pit bulls are not unpredictable in the least. In fact the dog aggressive situation you found yourself in was very predictable.

You were wise to be concerned, as would I have been. The fact there were a few dogs together would have concerned me even more.

With that said, even though a breed trait of the pit bull/bully breed is dog aggressiveness, I know more pitties that are dog friendly and get along with all dogs.

in our fish. Selenium levels at the US border are hovering, and sometimes exceeding, enforced legal limits, causing the US Environmental Protection Agency to raise concerns about the issue. Wildsight and I are concerned about our local water quality, fisheries, and wildlife, and do not support any new mining activity until it can be assured that the values we all care about are being protected in the long term.

The community’s involvement in addressing the selenium issue demonstrates the need for a comprehensive long-term plan that reconciles the Elk Valley’s world-class wildlife and wilderness values with the region’s metallurgical coal resources. This plan should be based on a comprehensive landscape-scale baseline assessment that evaluates the long-term impacts to water quality, fish, wildlife and evaluates cumulative effects of all current and proposed activities.

Wildsight looks forward to working with all interested parties to find a solution that protects the values that make this place exceptional.

Knowing this, I still go with the rule of thumb that if my dogs and I are around an unfamiliar dog, I use caution, regardless of breed.

Large dogs can mean a big dog fight; small dogs often instigate fights and insecure under-socialized dogs that have not been given the chance to learn "dog language" can also create fights unfortunately. This is why it's important to have dogs on a leash, and to have control of them and be able to prevent any negative

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clashes between them.

Unfortunately like so many other negative dog experiences people have, this is not a breed issue, but a lack of responsible ownership issue. The dogs you encountered should all have been on leashes, and this situation would never have happened. This is not the dog's fault, but the owner's fault.

I'm glad your dog is fine and back to normal.

The Sparling East Medical Centre is pleased to welcome Dr. Deena Case & Dr. Michael Stuckey Elk Valley/South Country residents who are new to the area and those who do not currently have a family physician are invited to call for an appointment.

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Working within a contractual agreement, the successful bidder will have access to a fully equipped kitchen and restaurant. The Club is licensed as a liquor primary facility.

Proposals shall be for a maximum of five years, to commence April 15th, 2013. The Golf Club is open to any and all types of proposals.

The proposal should include the following: • Proposed lease rate • Previous food and beverage operation experience • Brief description of food and beverage service to be provided • Proposed hours of operation • Any conditions or restrictions that may apply Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Sparwood Golf Club Food and Beverage Proposal” at the Sparwood Golf Club, located at 2002 Old Highway #3, Box 1525, Sparwood BC, V0B 2G0 no later than 4:00pm, Friday March 8th, 2013.

Please visit www.sparwoodgolf.com for more details, or contact: Rod Uhll, General Manager Sparwood Golf Club PO Box 1525 Sparwood B.C. V0B 2G0 250-425-2612 250-425-5098 cell rod@sparwoodgolf.com

Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays 302C 2nd Avenue, Fernie, B.C. 250.423.4204 info@evemployment.org www.kootenays.cmha.bc.ca Locations across B.C. WorkBCCentres.ca Vancouver Island 250.387.6121 TDD: 1.800.661.8773 Vancouver 604.660.2421 TDD: 604.775.0303 Elsewhere in B.C. 1.800.663.7867 TDD: 1.800.661.8773

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

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Mondays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:30am to 9:15am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre • 10am to 11:00 am- Aquafit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 10:15am to 11:15am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 12:00pm to 1:00PM- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre • 1:00pm- Dominoes Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie • 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Public Skating Elkford Arena • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 6:00pm – Bridge Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 6:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm- Mahjong Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Tuesdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre • 9:30am to 10:15am- Aquafit Elkford Pool • 10:00am to 12:00pm- Ladies Shinny Elkford Arena • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public • 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 10:30am to 11:15am- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library • 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre • All Day Pasta at Boston Pizza • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:00pm- Wing Night The Pub Park

Place Lodge • 6:30 pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Skating Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre • 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Wednesdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:30am to 9:15am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre • 10:00am to 11:00 am- Aquafit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 10:00am to 12:00pm Public Skating Elkford Arena • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public • 10:15am to 11:15am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library • 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre • 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 1:15pm to 2:30pm- Skate & Shoot Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:00pm to 6:00pm- Preschool Drop In Hockey, Sparwood Leisure Centre • 6:30pm to 8:00 pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Thursdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Memorial Arena • 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public

• 10:30am to 11:15am- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 11:30 am – Sparwood Seniors Drop In Centre • 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public • 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre • 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Shinny Elkford Arena • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:00 pm- Baby Back Ribs Night Max Restaurant • 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm- Drop-In Curling Fernie Curling Club • 7:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Skating Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre • 9:30pm-11:00pm- Adult Rec Hockey Sparwood Leisure Centre

Fridays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:30am to 9:15 am- Aqua Blast Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30 am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre • 9:30am to 10:15am- Aquafit Elkford Pool • 10:00am to 11:00am- Aquafit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public • 10:15am to 11:15am- Aquafit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public • 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Heritage Library • 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00pm to 5:30pm- Free Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre

• 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm to 8:15pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion • 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 8:00pm to 9:00pm- Teen/Adult Swim Elkford Pool

Saturdays

• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public • 12:00pm to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public • 1:00pm to 3:30pm- Public Skating Elkford Arena • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 2:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:00pm to 3:45pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 2:30pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie & Sparwood Legions • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 5:00pm- Prime Rib Night Max Restaurant Park Place Lodge • 5:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 6:45pm to 8:15pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Sundays

• 12:00pm to 2:00pm- Family Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 1:00pm to 3:30pm- Public Skating Elkford Arena • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool • 2:00pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 2:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:15pm to 4:00pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 3:00pm to 4:45pm- Public Skating Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

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Valentine’s Day Free Family Day Swim (Teck): Elkford 12:30-3pm, Sparwood 1-4pm, Fernie 3:30-8pm Deadline for Banner submissions, The Arts Station, Fernie, 3:00pm Romeo & Juliette by Gounod at The Arts Station, Fernie, 7:00pm Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Grand Forks, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Winter in the Wild, Elkford Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, Elkford Dinner at the Fernie Legion, sign-up by Feb. 14th.

Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Columbia Valley, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm Sparwood Council Meeting, 7:00pm Michel-Natal (Sparwood Heritage Society) AGM, Sparwood Public Library, 7:00pm Parent Power Free Workshop, Fernie Chamber of Commerce, 7:00pm Family Literacy Program (Free), Hosmer Community Centre, 9:00am-11:00am English as a Second Language (Free), IDES Library, 7:00pm-9:00pm Developing Skills for Success in the Workplace (Free), Max Turyk School, 7:00-9:00pm Uganda Presentation (Telling Their Story), Fernie Library, 7:00pm Fernie Mountain Film Festival, Community Centre, Fernie Junior Freeski Competition, Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie Skating Club Carnival, “Time Warp”, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:00pm

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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

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Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to provide assistance to the Fernie Chamber of Commerce under the terms of a partnering agreement pursuant to S. 21 of the Community Charter for the provision of municipal services, being the annual municipal celebration of Griz Days to be held March 1 – 3, 2013, providing for payment by the City to the Chamber of Commerce the sum of $15,000.00 for the

services described in the agreement.

A complete copy of the proposed partnering agreement can be viewed at the office of the undersigned at City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue, during regular business hours.

This is the first of two notices, dated this 14th day of February, 2013.

Jim Hendricks Chief Administrative Officer

Pay Your Annual Utilities by February 28th and Save!

The 2013 annual Utility charges for single family dwellings and residential strata units are set out below. A 5% discount is available if the full year is paid no later than February 28, 2013.

Single Family Dwelling - Fernie 2013 Annual Utilities (water/sewer/garbage) If paid by February 28, 2013

$629.52 $598.04

SAVE $31.48

Single Family Dwelling – West Fernie 2013 Annual Utilities (water/garbage) If paid by February 28, 2013

$410.04 $389.54

SAVE $20.50

Residential Strata Unit - Fernie 2013 Annual Utilities (water/sewer) If paid by February 28, 2013

$559.80 $531.81

SAVE $27.99

The 5% discount is also available for business and all other classes of Utility accounts.

Please contact City Hall at 250 423.6817 or cityhall@fernie.ca for more information.

LEISURE SERVICES MASTER PLAN PUBLIC CONSULTATION OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 27, 2013 FERNIE SENIOR CITIZEN CENTRE (552 3rd AVE) 6:00 – 8:30pm

PUBLIC SURVEY www.fernie.ca February 11 – March 1, 2013 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ Fernie_Leisure_Services

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: cam.mertz@fernie.ca 250 423-4466 ext. 225 PARENTS!

Here’s your chance to have a night out.

Bring your child(ren) down to the Fernie Aquatic Centre.

We will take them for swim, get them in their PJ’s, then off to our MP Room for popcorn, fun and a Movie.

PICK THEM UP TIRED AND READY FOR BED!

PARENTS!

Here’s your chance to - 8:30pm have a5:30night Friday, February 15, and Marchout.

15, 2013. $9.13 + Tax per night.

Ages 6 and up! down to the Bring your child(ren) Register for one or both nights 250 423 4466 ext “0” Fernie Aquatic Centre.

We will take them for swim, get them in their PJ’s, then off to our MP Room for popcorn, fun and a Movie.

PICK THEM UP TIRED AND READY FOR BED!

5:30 - 8:30pm Friday, February 15, and March 15, 2013. $9.13 + Tax per night.

Ages 6 and up!

Register for one or both nights 250 423 4466 ext “0”

Free Family Day swimming in the Elk Valley Teck invites everyone to celebrate BC’s first Family Day with free swimming in the Elk Valley on the following no-school Friday, February 15.

Elkford Aquatic Centre Friday, February 15 12:30-3pm

Sparwood Recreation Centre Friday, February 15 1-4pm

Fernie Aquatic Centre Friday, February 15 3:30-8pm

Fernie Fire Rescue will no longer monitor the old emergency/fire telephone line 250 423-4321.

If you have this number programmed into a speed dial on your telephone as a means of contacting the Fire Department in the event of an emergency please remove it as it is no longer connected.

Please do not program 911 into your speed dial.

In the event of an emergency Dial 911 for Police, Fire, and Ambulance.

“Putting Our Community First” Fernie Fire Rescue

CALL FOR PROJECT SUBMISSIONS

Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs - 2013/2014

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is accepting project proposals for funding considerations for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program.

Proposals must be submitted by a registered non-profit organization. In general, program funds are for meeting community/public needs rather than private needs. Any private sector proposal that comes forward must be sponsored by a registered non-profit organization and must clearly demonstrate community benefits. If sponsored, the application and financial report must be submitted by the registered non-profit organization on behalf of the non-registered group.

Project evaluation criteria and applications forms are available from: RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca;

For more information about preparing your project proposal or to have an application form mailed to you, please contact Shannon Moskal at 250 489-2791 or 1 888 478-7335 (toll free). Deadline for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2013 (Late applications are not eligible.)

Submit Proposals to: Regional District of East Kootenay Attn: Shannon Moskal, Community Services Manager 19 - 24th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Facsimile: 250 489-3498 Email: info@rdek.bc.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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Water Smart Ambassador Program Upcoming Meetings of Council As a part of the Water Smart Initiative, Columbia Basin Trust has developed the Water Smart Ambassador Program for implantation by participating local governments throughout the Basin. This program will support individuals to make the link between information and action by providing residential landscape and irrigation system assessments.

Student Employment Opportunity

Looking for a Lawn Assessment?

If you are working towards or have completed post secondary education and you have a passion for the environment and the desire to make a difference, we have an opportunity for you. For more information on the program, the Job Specifications or how to apply, please see our website www.sparwood.ca.

Our Water Smart Ambassador will be starting in May. To book an appointment, check back here for the phone number or send and email now to watersmart@Sparwood.ca. Looking for more information on this or other Water Smart Programs?

Visit www.Sparwood.ca/watersmart.

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the District of Sparwood will be considering a resolution to authorize the disposition of the following property as outlined in bold on the map below.

(in Council Chambers) Monday, February 18, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, February 25, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, March 4, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, March 18, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting HAS BEEN CANCELLED

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PARKS AND GREENBELT WORKERS

The District of Sparwood is looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals who will be employed for the summer by the District of Sparwood to work as summer parks and greenbelt workers beginning May 6, 2013 to September 6, 2013. The rate of pay is in accordance with CUPE Local 2698 Collective Agreement.

All applications including cover letter, resume, and proof of enrolment must be received by the District of Sparwood Municipal Office on or before 4:00 pm Thursday, March 28, 2013. The ‘hat’ draw will be conducted on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. All successful applicants will be contacted following the draw. Applicants should be aware that work performance with the District of Sparwood will be considered for future employment.

Only students who have been enrolled on a full time basis in high school or a post secondary institution during the 2013 Winter/Spring term and are intending to return to school in the fall are eligible for these positions. Student application forms, including the proof of enrollment, are available at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue or at the Sparwood Recreation Department, 367 Pine Avenue or on the District website at www.

Sparwood.ca. Proof of enrollment form must be signed by the school Registrar’s Office.

Preference will be given to post secondary students.

All successful applicants will be required to have a valid driver’s license with a Class 5 or a minimum of a Class 7N or Class 7L. Applicants’ address must be the same on their Drivers License as mailing address or permanent address in Sparwood.

Any eligible applications received after the close date, will be automatically put on the bottom of this list as well as any who are unable to start employment on May 6, 2013.

Questions can be directed to the Sparwood Municipal Office at 250.425.6271 or be emailed to mtomera@sparwood.ca .

SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE WINTER SET #2

Proposed serviced new LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 4589 KOOTENAY DISTRICT UNREGISTERED PLAN EPP23685, being approximately 6.07 Ha. in area, and located on the south side of Highway 3 across from the intersection of Highway 3 and 43.

At the Regular Meeting on February 18, 2013, Council will consider approval of a Sale and Purchase agreement for the above mentioned Lands, at the sale price of $3,675,000.00 to P & H MinePro Services Canada Ltd., on generally the following terms and conditions: • the Purchaser will be required to enter into an Option to Purchase Agreement, in favour of the District, over proposed serviced new Lot 1, DL 4589, KD Unregistered Plan EPP23685; • the Purchaser will be required to enter into a Section 219 Covenant, requiring that construction be completed on the Lands in accordance with an approved set of plans and specifications; • the Purchaser has several subject conditions for their benefit, which may be waived at their sole option, including completion of environmental assessments, geotechnical assessments, topographic and site surveys.

A copy of the draft sale and purchase agreement may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays.

Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer

February 18th - March 6th, 2013 Mondays & Wednesdays - 1/2 Hour - $23 (6 Lesson Set) 3:30 - 4:00 pm Level 4, Level 5, Level 6 4:00 - 4:30 pm Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 4:30 - 5:00 pm Sea Otter, Salamander February 19th - March 7th, 2013 Tuesdays & Thursdays - 1/2 Hour - $23 (6 Lesson Set) 11:00 - 11:30 am Sea Otter 11:30 - 12:00 Noon Salamander 4:30 - 5:00 pm Salamander, Sunfish, Crocodile 5:00 - 5:30 pm Aquatots

3:30 - 4:30 pm

8:00 - 9:00 pm

February 19th - March 7th, 2013 Tuesdays & Thursdays - 1 Hour - $45 After School Aquatic Club February 18th - March 4th, 2013 Mondays – 1 Hour Adult Drop In Stroke Improvement FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (250) 425-0552 www.sparwood.ca/recreation

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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

Land Held for Resale

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013

Price Listing January 2013 In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of the following land by sale, subject to an Option to Purchase agreement.

Civic Address

Legal Descripton

Apartment Residential (Map 1) Alpine Way

Lot 258, DL 3512, PL 14725

Neighbourhood Commercial (Map 2) Balmer & Caribou

Lot B, DL 3512, PL 14706

Neighbourhood Commercial (Map 3) 94 Deerborne

Lot 9, DL 3512, PL 14726

Service Commercial (Map 4) 13 Bear Paw 17 Bear Paw 19 Bear Paw 21 Bear Paw 2 Bear Paw 6 Bear Paw 8 Bear Paw 10 Bear Paw

Lot C, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot E, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot F, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot G, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot H, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot I, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot J, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 Lot K, DL 8965, PL NEP91179

Property Size (Acres)

Zone

List Price

Estimated Total to be Development paid to District Cost Changes (excluding HST)

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R-4

$209,000

$41,433

$250,433

0.770

C-3

$85,000

$3,864

$88,864

0.739

C-3

$68,800

$3,708

$72,508

0.229 0.331 0.343 0.289 0.476 0.144 0.157 0.150

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$42,500 43,900 44,900 41,900 49,900 30,000 32,100 31,000

$1,896 2,745 2,847 2,399 3,946 1,195 1,300 1,248

$44,396 46,645 47,747 44,299 53,846 31,195 33,400 32,248

The sales are subject to conditions of a sales agreement and are generally as outlined below: 1. An offer must be for an amount not less than the Council approved List Price; 2. An offer must include a 10% deposit; 3. An offer must be submitted on the District of Elkford form; 4. The contract of purchase and sale requires that the purchaser enter into an Option to Purchase agreement that will be registered at the Land Titles Office. The Option to Purchase agreement must require that the purchaser complete a building on the Property for the use as authorized in the Zoning Bylaw, by December 31 in the year that is no more than three years after the acceptance of the offer.

If a building is not completed as required the District will have the right to repurchase the property within ten years from the date of registration of the option at the Land Titles Office. * All sales subject to sales agreement including building requirement.

For more information, please contact: Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Officer District of Elkford 250.865.4000 PO Box 340, 816 Michel Road info@elkford.ca Elkford BC V0B 1H0 www.elkford.ca

Development Zones Apartment Residential Town Centre Commercial Service Commercial Neighbourhood Commercial Industrial

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 at: 6:00 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013, Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road.

Intent of Bylaw: To regulate the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within the District of Elkford pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. Background:

In the spring of 2011, the District commenced the review of a number of development bylaws with the intent of fully updating these bylaws to conform to the District’s new Official Community Plan that was adopted in May of 2010. The proposed Zoning Bylaw received multiple reviews from the District of Elkford Council, the Bylaw Review Working Group, and Council’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee.

In addition, an Open House was held, where staff was available to answer any questions from the public. The Zoning Bylaw received its first two readings during the January 28, 2013 Regular Council meeting. Following the Public Hearing the bylaw will be submitted for the third reading and adoption on March 25, 2013.

Location:

Municipal Wide

Owner:

District of Elkford

Applicant:

District of Elkford

The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 14, 2013 to March 4, 2013 at the District of Elkford Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC and on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca.

If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 pm, March 4, 2013 to District of Elkford P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 info@elkford.ca All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing.

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Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Curtis Helgesen Chief Administrative Officer

Mark your Calendar!

Winter in the Wild February 15 – 17, 2013

Event Schedule Friday, Feb 15th

Torch Light Parade Light up your Snowman contest Fireworks

Saturday, Feb 16th Pancake Breakfast Hockey Day in Canada Snow Ball Tournament Sled & Skating Party Paint Ball Sleigh Rides Coffee House/Craft Fair Story Time Turkey Toss

Sunday, Feb 17th Toonie Swim Preschool Pizza Party & Dance

Subject to change without notice See flyers for times and details

We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits:

Water Smart Ambassador Seasonal For more information: www.elkford.ca

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • February 25 General Meeting @ 6:00 pm These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits:

Post Secondary Students Seasonal For more information: www.elkford.ca

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The first 13 Griz competition The Free Press

Celebrating 115 Years

We want to hear from you!

Willard Ripley - 1978

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Terry Wilhelm - 1979

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Brian Coture - 1980

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Dave Wall - 1981

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The RDEK’s Draft 5-Year Financial Plan is open for public comment Copies of the 5-Year Financial Plan are available at our Cranbrook RDEK office, are available on our website www.rdek.bc.ca and can be mailed to you.

The comment period closes February 25, 2013.

Get a copy of the Plan and let us know what you think.

1-888-478-7335 www.rdek.bc.ca

Teck Coal Communities and Aboriginal Affairs Team has moved Nic Milligan, Community and Aboriginal Affairs Manager Cal McDougall, Lands and Housing Administrator Tammy Ogden, Community Liaison Casey Brennan, Aboriginal Affairs Coordinator Rebecca Edwards, Communications Coordinator Sharon Strom, Sustainability Coordinator are now based at Teck Community Office, 116 Centennial Square, Sparwood (Former medical/physiotherapy building) All other contact details remain the same.

Please visit us with any comments or queries about Teck.

Open 7am-4pm; closed every second Friday.

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winners - from 1978 to 1990 Dave Welton - 1983

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Gary Walker - 1982

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Jim Kirsch - 1986

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Fred Hoath - 1984 Terry Wilhelm - 1985

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Dave Myers - 1987

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25th Annual Lifestyle Show Celebrating 25 Years of Business Excellence Wes Wilhelm - 1990

ACT Fast……..

Get your exhibitor booth NOW *25% sold out

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Introducing Castle on 1st Kirk Hampson - 1988 Free Press file photo

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 17 3:00 to 7:00 pm

Luxury Condominiums - Three 2 Joel Letourneau - 1989

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New Name and Exciting New Format including: • • • •

Presentation stage to highlight your business Outdoor adventure exhibits Dedicated home based business zone Separate main exhibitor zone

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Schedule your stage time to highlight products and services Market your products direct 1500+ show attendees over 2 days Sponsorship recognition Media advertising

For Information on booking please contact: Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce Phone: 403-562-7108 Toll Free: 1-888-562-7108 Email: office@crowsnestpasschamber.ca www.crowsnestpasschamber.ca

Show Times 3-9pm Friday, April 12th 10am – 5pm Saturday, April 13th Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex Coleman, Alberta

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Classes Work Space Paper Crafting Mini Albums Home Decor

For all of your personal, commercial or industrial automotive repair needs! come into elkford and check out our newly expanded parts showroom. new stock arriving daily!

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FernieCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Newsletter

Should I join the Chamber of Commerce

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce exists to help support local businesses prosper, and for a modest annual fee we will do everything in our power to help a business succeed. Many people benefit from the work we do here at the Chamber working in partnership with many other organisations, volunteers and business people even without becoming a member, but the benefits of membership are so great that it’s well worth the fee to go ahead and sign up.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce and its Members are members in good standing with the BC Chamber.

The BC Chamber of Commerce is the most influential business association in BC – the provincial leader in public policy focused on developing healthy, vibrant and sustainable communities.

day-to day activities by the Chamber’s statement of Mission and Goals. Our Board of Directors and Executive Committee are charged with overall responsibility for the Chamber’s strategic direction and policy.

New for 2013

Chamber Board of Directors generally meet on the second Thursday of each month.

A Fernie staple in the festival programme. In 2012 we experienced great support from our business and volunteer community with a number of successful events. The festival is typically a three day event that focuses on raising much needed funds for local charities/not for profits. The Fernie Food Bank received much needed funds in 2012 and for 2013 the Food Bank along with Fernie Friends for Friends will also benefit from peoples generosity. The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is proud organiser of the Griz Days festival. By working closely with a committee of dedicated people represented from the City, FAR, RDEK and businesses we are able to incorporate a number of events that showcase our winter spirit.

Through its singular grass roots policy development process the BC Chamber has an unprecedented record of governments acting on our recommendations. Active tracking of BC Chamber successes means that our membership can stay up to date with the progress that is being made on the issues important to them.

April is Fernie Chamber of Commerce AGM month – if you are interested in joining the Board of Directors or one of our committees please do not hesitate to come and chat with us.

Locally, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce has represented it members on a number on issues and has been successful in launching a number of events specifically focused on driving visitors and residents to our businesses. Issues are identified by Chamber members and with further research by Chamber staff, committees and other volunteers, approved by the Board, are then presented to the municipal, provincial, or federal government.

Each year the Chamber honours local businesses, professionals and organisations with awards in recognition of their accomplishments. The nominations are made by the community and the winners in each category are selected by a panel of independent judges. The 2012 award evening took place at the Fernie Golf and Country Club and was catered by CP Catering. The evening was a wonderful celebration that captured everyone upbeat positive energy. This is a very important date in the Chamber calendar as it’s an opportunity for us all to celebrate with those in our community who care about and invest in our community.

Some of these issues include: curbside patios for downtown businesses, attracting and retaining an Immigrant workforce, cross border shopping, Fernie campsite and RV site, the winter shuttle service, signage – both directional and informative and increasing the minimum wage As a long established and well respected organisation, our opinions are sought on many important issues long before final decisions are made.

The Chamber of Commerce provides a forum for local business giving you the opportunity to exchange views and share experiences with other members either formally or informally.

Adding your voice to ours makes sure your views are heard and strengthens that of the whole business community.

Member benefits vary from Chamber to Chamber, but one often-overlooked universal benefit is the collective voice. We are a politically independent, membership based, volunteer driven, not-forprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen commerce in the Fernie area Chamber events are also terrific networking opportunities. We have regular luncheons and scheduled “mixers” in which members can meet and greet each other. You can make the most of these opportunities by volunteering to speak at such a mixer. Most Chamber members are local small business owners who are likely interested in learning more about their business neighbours and sharing ideas. Who better than you to teach them?

As a Chamber we also spearhead Griz Days winter festival and the Summer Social Series. We also participate in outside events, such as local charities and business-related city events.

Chamber volunteers and staff are guided in their

The Chamber’s Annual Community and Business Excellence Awards

Honouring those amongst us:

New Business of the Year

(sponsored by GPI Chartered Accountants) Country Animal Hospital

Fernie Business of the Year

(sponsored by GPI Chartered Accountants) Fernie Brewing Company

Outstanding Customer Service (sponsored by Fernie Alpine Resort) Freshies

Chamber Business Excellence Award

(sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce) Martin Brock – Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Entrepreneur of the Year

(Sponsored by Community Futures East Kootenay) KristaTurcasso and Vanessa Croome of Claris Media

Young Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Teck) Naomi Lentz of Heaven Boutique

Community Impact Award

(sponsored by Finning Canada) The Arts Station

Youth Achievement Award

(sponsored by The City of Fernie) Jessica Teeple

Citizen of the Year

(sponsored by The City of Fernie) Stephanie Rogers

Community Tourism Achievement Award (sponsored

by Tourism Fernie) and A volunteer Award that will be sponsored by The Free Press

Griz Days Winter Festival

The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the committee, The City of Fernie, all other participating organisations and the business community.

Happy Griz Days 2013

Summer Social Series – bigger and better for 2013!

The Summer Social series commenced the summer of 2011. The events run each Wednesday evening and Sunday throughout July and August.

With emphasis on maximising the use of a pedestrian safe Victoria Avenue and the purpose built Station Square area – The Summer Social series provides the opportunity and platform for local businesses, individuals and organisations to showcase themselves and their business and to take part in a stimulating and exciting entertaining environment. And to further enhance the reasons for people to stay longer in our community.

The Summer Socials program is to be an ongoing contributor to the development of a series of activities and opportunities that highlight Victoria Avenue, through presentation and promotion of local businesses, individuals and organisations.

We want to be build on ideas and create interesting and activities for people to enjoy. We have been fortunate to receive funding from the Resort Municipality Initiative and we would welcome any new ideas and welcome people to join our committee.

The mission of the summer socials is to provide a framework for the business community to support one another in order to thrive and to enhance the sustainability and development of Fernies downtown core by showing support & dedication to the initiative.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce we welcome new businesses to bring new ideas

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Sled dog derby contestants mush to the finish

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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lkford celebrated the 17th annual Wilderness Classic sled dog derby during last weekend’s first ever B.C. Family Day. Sled dog teams hailing from B.C., Alberta, the Yukon, and the U.S. came out to race in the derby. Featuring seven different dog-sled races, a skier-dog skijoring competition, and a snowshoe biathlon, the event was jam-packed with activities to keep the crowds entertained.

Originally scheduled for January, the sled dog derby was postponed because of icy conditions. The festivities kicked off Friday night with the opening ceremonies. The races took place all day Saturday and Sunday, with a dinner and silent auction on Saturday night, and an awards presentation to wrap everything up on Sunday afternoon.

Sled dog teams from all over Canada and the U.S. came out to compete in the Wilderness Classic sled dog derby in Elkford last weekend.

All photos by D. Hamilton

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Fun for all at Wapiti Family Fun Day

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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apiti ski hill in Elkford celebrated the Wapiti Family Fun Day during BC Family Day weekend.

The community-run ski hill held events including a snow snake search, slalom races, the Gear Hub mini jump and rail jam and The Free Press powder 8s.

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Y A S D 2 Z 0 I 13 R G is coming up!!

March 1 , 2 & 3 Kid’s Griz Dress Up & Baby Griz Crawl st

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Saturday March 2nd!

Come show off your Griz Costume in the Griz Days Parade!

Prizes for everyone who takes part.

Hosted by PT the Clown- pre registration is required Prizes for all w ho enter * Open to children 12 & under *

Baby Griz Crawl at the t Community Center, on eck ou h c o t e r u es Saturday March 2nd at noon.

Also b (Sponsored by Grow Children’s & Maternity).

For more information, check out our facebook page www.facebook.com/grizdays2013 Est. 1898

The Salvation Army food bank will receive proceeds from The Most Wanted fundraiser as well as a portion of the Griz Pin sale proceeds Friends for Friends will be selling hot chocolate donated by Teck to raise money for their organization, as well they will receive a portion of the Griz Pin sale proceeds.

Children’s Griz dress-up competition Please return the registration form to the Fernie Chamber of Commerce.

Name _________________________________ Age: __________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________

What’s your favourite part of Griz Days : ____________ ____________________________________________

_______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________

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Elko family says goodbye to loyal pet Continued from page 1

Oscar went back to the vet where the family learned that while his mouth had healed remarkably well, his esophagus was now larger than it should be, making swallowing and eating a very painful process. It became a daily struggle for the family to feed Oscar blended food and the medication he needed to get better.

While Oscar was doing his best to hang on, Karey made another shocking discovery in her back yard, a plastic bag containing Drano and a steak. She immediately called the police who have since interviewed a few of her neighbours.

“We don’t really have a clue why someone would do something like this.

Not only was this torturing our dog, but our whole family,” said Karey. “Oscar

was not a barker, he was not a garbage dog, as far as we know he didn’t get into any trouble. He was by no means a perfect dog, but we’ve never had any complaints.”

While the police continued to investigate the situation, the Elk Valley community stepped up to support Oscar and his family. Barkside donated proceeds from nail trims and dog washes to go towards Oscar’s medication and vet bills, and East Kootenay Pets began a Facebook campaign.

“You want to do what’s best for your pet, but it’s hard when the financial stress puts a spin on things,” said Karey. “It’s not even the money they raised, it’s just knowing that there’s such an amazing dog-loving community here that cares.”

As the fundraising efforts

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continued, Oscar’s condition unfortunately took a turn for the worse. Karey realized last weekend he wasn’t able to drink water like he used to and was becoming more and more dehydrated. It was time for Karey, Cabel, and their daughter Evyr to say goodbye to Oscar.

“It was just time and it was really sad,” Karey said. “We had a great day on Sunday playing in the yard and we took him out to a spot in the yard in my daughter’s chariot. Up until the last second he was watching my daughter the entire time.”

“He was well loved by a lot of people and he was a great dog. I think it was too soon and not his fault.

He had so many good years ahead of him. Oscar was so much more than a dog to us.”

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Hotel announced for Crowsnest

By Joni MacFarlane Editor, Crowsnest Pass Promoter

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50-75-room hotel, located at the former site of the Crowsnest Centre, was announced last week.

Medican, a Medicine Hat-based construction company and Group Vachon, a

Calgary-based hotel management company, signed an agreement with the municipality to build a development that is to include a pool, hot tub, breakfast area and meeting spaces. The project will be accompanied by a complementing restaurant and sports bar as well as a green space with amenities such as

a dog run and playground area.

The development group said their vision for the project is to “create a signature hotel and commercial area that will allow tourists to enjoy the numerous outdoor activities available within the Crowsnest Pass and also to create the primary rest area location

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between Lethbridge and Fernie.”

Chief Administrative Officer Myron Thompson said the purchase price was $1.1M that includes $300,000 cash and total responsibility for the demolition and clearing of the site.

The municipality had looked at doing the demolition themselves, he explained, but it was included in the proposal from the construction company.

“We said, well fine, because that takes that risk and liability from us,” he said. “If we had to spend that $800,000 on the demolition and then get $1.1M, it’s all the same.”

Thompson said they discussed the offer with an appraisal company who said it was “very close to being at market value”. The value had decreased slightly from July 2010 when it had been appraised at $1.4M, he said.

“There was talk about giving the land away for nothing so I think it’s a good deal,” he added.

“Because what it does, it develops an entire parcel of land.”

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A classic love story comes to life

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ne of the most well known love stories of all time will be presented in opera form at The Arts Station tomorrow night. Fernie Friends of Opera is proud to present Romeo et Juliette by Gonoud.

The production stars Roberta Alagna and Leontina Vaduva as the starcrossed lovers, with Charles Mackerras conducting the Royal Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

Have your tissues ready for the final scene in the amazing retelling of Shakespeare’s immortal world. Alagna combines French style with Italian bravura and Vaduva has a voice with sweetness and vulnerability, creating operatic magic every time they take the stage.

The show will start at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Admission is by donation.

3 Facts Gonoud’s version of Romeo and Juliet will play at The Arts Station tomorrow night.

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Death ballads for Valentines

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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hree of the West’s most madly creative underground songwriters will be returning to the stage next month for the Death Ballad Love Tellers tour.

Ben Sures, David P. Smith and Bubba Uno will premiere new songs – death ballads of course – written specially for the tour, and for a new album they’ll record together when it’s over.

They’ll also accompany each other on guitar, ukulele and accordion respectively while each takes a turn showcasing songs from his solo repertoire.

Not content to stick with the tried and true themes of love and loss, Troy “Bubba Uno” Cook sets his acoustic indie folk music in makebelieve post-zombie-apocalypse wastelands populated by robots, aliens, vampires and serial killers, and a satanic rabbit trying to restore oldfashioned evil on earth.

Ben Sures is touring to support his latest album Gone to Bolivia, which was CKUA’s most-played album by an Alberta artist in 2011, and which made Sarah Greene’s Top 10 albums of 2011 in Toronto’s Now. David P. Smith is excited to be back on tour again as last year’s Death Ballad Love

Tellers Tour marked his first time on the road in three years. At the core, Smith is essentially a storyteller, albeit not a teller of the kind of stories you’re used to. His narratives are visceral and often hilarious. They peer into darkness and stumble into surrealism, before lurching back into universal everyday-isms.

Smith says touring with Sures and Uno is exciting because everyone on the bill is so different. “There’s not a chance to get bored,” he says.

Ben Sures, Bubba Uno and David P. Smith will perform at the Clawhammer Press, Fernie, on February 17.

with MLA Bill Bennett

1. Government has appointed a nationally respected economist Dr. Tim O’Neill to independently review and assess the economic and revenue projections in the upcoming provincial budget.

2. Given the ongoing economic uncertainty around the world over the past few years, we believe our upcoming budget must have the credibility an independent review will provide to the public.

3. We want British Columbians to have confidence that we’re being fully transparent. We’re doing our part by controlling spending and helping to generate new revenues & jobs to secure BC’s economic future.

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

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Celebrating 115 Years

Sharing stories with a past publisher

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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iving in the Elk Valley for over 20 years, Cindy Gallinger has worked several different influential jobs within Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford. She has spent time working at the mines, served on City Council, and gone on to launch her own interior design business, Designs by Cindy.

Proving herself to be a successful business woman within the community, Gallinger also worked as the publisher of The Free Press from 1993 to 1998.

Originally working for Kootenay Promotions out of The Free Press basement part-time, Gallinger didn’t have much experience in the newspaper business. When the publisher at the time left, she was asked if she would consider taking over the position.

“I said, ‘well I really don’t know anything about papers and the newspaper business’, which I didn’t,” explained Gallinger. “But I thought it would be a challenge and I’d like to try, so I did.”

She went on to say, “It was a steep learning curve, but fortunately the people that were there, who had been there for quite a while, they knew what to do. So they taught me.”

It was not an easy job and Gallinger had taken on the position at a tough time.

“The paper had kind of gone down,” she said. “Together with all the staff we had, we resurrected it, and I think it was a pretty good paper.

“We covered as much local news as we possibly could, including at the time with the courthouse, covering court.”

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The City of Fernie has retained LEES + ASSOCIATES - Landscape Architects and Planners to undertake development of the City of Fernie Leisure Services Master Plan. The completed Plan will be a comprehensive long range planning document designed to provide direction for managing and developing parks and recreation facilities, programs, infrastructure, resources, and investment over the next 10 years. The Master Plan process will provide a plan that reflects the values and needs of the community.

LEES + Associates wishes to receive input from those served by

Including residents’ names in the court stories the paper published became a controversial issue, and it wasn’t the only struggle Gallinger dealt with.

“That’s when the strikes were happening. It was painful, you couldn’t give an ad away because nothing was happening with all of the businesses.

“The Elkview mine at that time, they were locked out.

There were a lot of people who were out of work. Fording River had been on strike for eight months, and they had just gone back to work. Then the Greenhills mine were picketing Fording River, and then the teachers went on strike. It was just a lot going on. It was a challenge that’s for sure.”

Gallinger began writing editorials about the ongoing strike action and how it was affecting the community. Her editorials resulted in plenty of feedback, the majority of it negative, and The Free Press office even saw some picketers outside its doors.

But that didn’t stop Gallinger from voicing her opinions. She remarked, “I still continued to write editorials, I had fun with it.”

While the job certainly had its challenges, Gallinger said it wasn’t without its perks.

“The best part for me over the years, was the people I worked with,” she commented. “We worked together, but Friday

Cindy Gallinger was the publisher of The Free Press from 1993 to 1998.

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nights we’d get together afterwards and we did a lot of fun things together too. It was a really good group.”

Today, Gallinger continues to run Designs by Cindy and also works as a representative for

Budget Blinds. She is still actively contributing to the Elk Valley as president of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce and a board member for Columbia Basin Trust.

Leisure Services Master Plan Public Consultation

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Parks Playgrounds Sports Fields Arena Curling Rink Community Centre Aquatic Centre Dirt Jump Park Max Turyk Trails Skateboard Park Splash Park

We’re planning for the future and we want to hear from you!

OPEN HOUSE February 27, 2013 Fernie Senior Citizen Centre 6:00-8:30 pm

Public Survey

www.fernie.ca Feburary 11 to March 1, 2013 For more information please contact: cam.mertz@fernie.ca 250-423-4466 ext. 225

the City of Fernie Leisure Services Department. Public meetings will be scheduled at two intervals of the process and all are invited to participate. The next scheduled public meeting will occur on February 27, at the Seniors Centre. Details are available on the City of Fernie website, or by contacting Leisure Services. An on-line survey has also been developed to gather public feedback and is available at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Fernie_Leisure_ Services. This survey is open to all City of Fernie residents.

Take the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Fernie_Leisure_Services

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East Kootenay swimmers triumph Athletes

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By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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ernie swimmer Jacob Stratton joined Cranbrook Triton athletes Jayden White and Chloe Mayes in representing the East Kootenays at the recent BC AA Provincial Swimming Championship in Surrey. All three swimmers finished the competition with at least one medal.

Elk Valley Dolphin member Jacob Stratton took home a bronze medal in the 50 metre free.

Swimming for Cranbrook, Jayden White finished with a bronze in the 50 metre free and a gold in the 100 metre free, while Chloe Mayes brought in a silver in the 200 metre free.

The young athletes worked hard to make it to provincials, and their dedication showed as each swimmer had at least four top 10 finishes. Jacob, Jayden, and Chloe will now go on to compete at the EVDSC Invitational in Fernie this April.

By Ritch Braun Passtrak

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Standings as of February 13, 2013 DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie Mountain

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Fernie Ghostriders Golden Rockets Kimberley Dynamiters Columbia Valley Rockies Creston Valley Thundercats

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Left to right: Jacob Stratton, coach Dave Chisolm, Chloe Mayes, and Jayden White at the BC AA Provincial Swimming Championship in Surrey.

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DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Neil Murdoch

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DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks

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thletics Alberta, the governing body for the sport of track and field in Alberta, held its annual awards banquet in Edmonton on Saturday, February 9.

The banquet is held annually to honour the top track and field athletes in Alberta for all the various age groups from the 10 and 11 year old Peewees up to and including the Alberta athletes who represented Canada at the 2012 Olympics in London.

Three Passtrak athletes were present to receive awards for being in the top echelon of athletes in their age group following the 2012 competitive season.

Mosese Ratudradra was rewarded for being the number 10 ranked athlete in the Peewee boys age group. Even more exciting is that Mosese will be in the same age group for two more years. We look forward to him moving up the list.

Noah Schuh also competed in the Peewee boys’ category in 2012. He received an award for being ranked as the number four athlete across the entire province of Alberta.

Alisi Ratudradra was crowned for the second year in a row as the number one female in Alberta in the 12 and 13 year old bantam category.

All three athletes are back with the club training hard to maintain or surpass their award winning performances from the previous season.

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Library hosts Literacy Day

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RDEK Public Hearing Notices BYLAW 2432 & 2433 Lake Koocanusa Official Community Plan & South Country Zoning Bylaw

amily Literacy Day was full of fun for Sparwood residents, as the Sparwood Public Library had a packed schedule of events of all kinds.

The morning kicked off with Book and a Blanket and Storytime and followed with a visit from the Mayor who entertained the kids with stories and crafts.

The afternoon was filled with reading, games and a giant Scrabble tournament. New this year, and very popular, was the family Lego challenge bringing in masterpiece creations from kids under five to over 13.

The Sparwood Public Library would like to thank all those who attended, and look forward to another fun Literacy Day next year.

The Lego Challenge winners were: Expert - Jared Thompson Advanced - Jordan Yancey Junior (3 way tie) - Mark Collins, Jordis Loewen, Declin Shaw Beginner - Sawyer Lowe

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The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering a new Official Community Plan and an extension of the South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw to cover the Lake Koocanusa area located within Electoral Area B. The Official Community Plan is a long-term strategic planning document that will establish policies for land use in the Lake Koocanusa area. The Zoning Bylaw is a regulatory document that assists in limiting incompatible neighbouring land uses and provides certainty to land development opportunities.

Bylaw No. 2432 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Koocanusa Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2432, 2013”.

Bylaw No. 2433 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2320, 2011 – Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2013 (Lake Koocanusa / RDEK)”.

A public hearing will be held at:

Grasmere Pioneer Hall Old Grasmere School Road Grasmere, BC Monday, February 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A, Electoral Area B, and Electoral Area C.

Tessa Daugherty has fun participating in Family Literacy Day events.

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If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

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. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Matt Gunn, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email mgunn@rdek.bc.ca.

BYLAW 2426 Bylaw Amendment - Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by 0816595 BC Ltd. to amend the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zone designation of the subject property to facilitate subdivision into 37 residential strata lots, one residential acreage and one large vacant lot. The subject property is located on Kmiecik Road and is shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2426 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 63, 2012 (Kmiecik / 0816595 BC Ltd.)” will amend the zone designation of the subject property from RR-8, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to RS-1, Single Residential (Urban) Zone, RR-2, Rural Residential (Small Holding) Zone and PG-2, Parks and Recreation Zone.

A public hearing will be held at:

Fernie Family Centre 521 - 4th Avenue Fernie, BC Monday, February 25, 2013 at 4:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and the City of Fernie.

Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko has fun reading stories to youngsters during Family Literacy Day. Photo by J. Jensen

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If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

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. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0306, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email tvandewiel@rdek.bc.ca.

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Island Lake Lodge: 25 years

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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elebrating 25 years this year, Island Lake Lodge has been both a pioneer and trendsetter in the cat-ski

Island Lake’s Bear Lodge.

Photo by Mark Gallup

game since 1988.

The world famous resort, just outside Fernie, started out as a pretty basic operation, with just one lodge. Cat-skiing was a new thing back then, and Island Lake was

one of the first cat-ski operations in North America, accommodating only about a dozen guests.

Now, 25 years later, Island Lake has expanded from its basic Bear lodge to

The property was previously owned by the North America Land and Lumber Company.

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Calling all Curlers – Past, Present, Future Fernie Friends for Friends are hosting a fun ‘spiel, fundraiser on Saturday, March 9th at the Fernie Curling Club.

So….

If you used to curl, resurrect your team and join us.

If you are presently curling, come share in the fun.

If you are thinking about curling, come on out and try it.

We welcome individual curlers and teams.

Mark March 9th on your calendar and plan to come out for fun, friendship and for a good cause.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 403.210.4150 OR EMAIL RAIL@SAIT.CA.

Details to follow next week.

include three more: the Red Eagle, Cedar, and Tamarack lodges. It can now accommodate 36 guests – three cats of 12 – and the rooms are almost constantly full in the winter.

The Island Lake property has been under private ownership since the early 1900s. In 1907, the North America Land and Lumber Company purchased the mill and timber rights to the area now known as the Island Lake Resort from the Cedar Valley Company. The mill was located at the junction of the existing access road (Mount Fernie Park Road) and Highway 3.

Eventually, the land was sold to Shell Oil Company.

Island Lake Mountain Tours began as a small back-country ski touring operation on the property in 1986, leasing the land from Shell Oil Company. In 1988, one of the founders purchased a Pisten Bulley snowcat and catskiing at Island Lake was introduced.

Initially, accommodation, meals and leisure space were provided in the small Bear Lodge building.

In 1994, Island Lake Mountain Tours purchased the land from Shell Oil Company.

With the purchase of the lodge and land, Island Lake Mountain Tours became the only cat-skiing operation in British Columbia to own the land they operated on. In 1996, the accommodation capacity was increased with the construction of the Red Eagle Lodge.

More upscale accommodations were added in the Cedar Lodge in 2002. Construction of the Tamarack Lodge which now functions as the hub of the resort including a full serviced restaurant, spa facilities and eight luxury suites, commenced in 2004.

In April 2005, the property was purchased by the owners of Mica Heli Guides in Mica Creek, who continue to operate the resort.

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of powder heaven room, which serves delicious gourmet breakfasts and dinners.

Downstairs is a full-treatment spa with six rooms.

They offer everything from manicures and pedicures, to massages, facials, and more. All four lodges have hot tubs.

For après, head on down to the Bear lodge for hot soup and cold beer. You’ll also find pool and ping-pong tables, and a big screen TV over the fireplace that shows a slideshow of your latest adventure on the mountain.

What’s really special is that all four lodges are run completely from hydro power.

“The entire lodge is powered by micro hydro tanks,” said Mike McPhee, Island Lake Lodge’s sales and marketing manager.

“There’s a spring nearby that flows into a creek, and from there, it flows into the lake. There’s a second creek at the other end, and we have turbines set up at both.

Together they generate about 70 kilowatts of

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ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS CKCA is hosting FREE workshops for individuals or groups in the Canadian Columbia Basin who are interested in applying for CBT’s arts, culture and heritage funding.

Golden: Sat. March 2, 9 – 11 a.m.

Location: Civic Centre, Board Rm, 810 -10th Ave. S.

Invermere: Sat. March 2, 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Location: College of the Rockies, Rm 112, 1535 - 14th St

Cranbrook: Sun. March 3, 10 a.m. – 12 noon Location: College of the Rockies, Rm 232, 2700 College Way

A bluebird day of catskiing.

Administered and managed by: P.O. Box 103, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7 1.877.505.7355 wkrac@telus.net www.basinculture.com

Photo by Mike McPhee

power.”

While there are dozens of cat-skiing operations across the world, people keep coming back to Island Lake.

Even through the recent recession, the Lodge has maintained its regular clientele.

“People can catski all over the world, but they come to Fernie for the quality of our powder. The mountain is quite a bit higher than most, and we get an unbelievable amount of snow.

And compared to our competition, the Island Lake Lodge offers a more highend, luxurious product,” said McPhee.

ELK VALLEY Libraries

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Mon. Closed Tues.-Wed. 11am-6pm Thurs. 11am-8pm Fri. 11am-6pm Sat. 1-5pm Sun. Closed

Mon. Closed

Mon. Closed Tues. 10am-8pm Wed. 10am-5pm Thurs. 10am-8pm Fri.-Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. Closed

Tues.-Wed. 10am-5pm Thurs.-Fri. 11am-6pm Sat. 12-5pm Sun. Closed

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4.3125” x 4”

Applications Now Accepted Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, invites individuals of all artistic disciplines and arts, culture and heritage groups in the Columbia Basin to apply for project funding.

Program brochures and application forms are available online at www.basinculture.com, or call CKCA at 1.877.505.7355 or email wkrac@telus.net.

Deadline for applications is March 8, 2013, or March 22, 2013, depending on the program.

Photo: Eye of the Mind Photography

The property offers stunning views.

Photo by Henry Georgi

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Thank You! February 21st at 7 pm

Cindy Corrigan presents “Telling the stories of rebuilding lives and the economy – A celebration of the cooperative movement in Uganda”

Everyone welcome – No charge

Have you checked out Zinio Database of free magazines available for electronic devices

Available on our website – we can help you use it More titles added monthly

Call the Library at 250-423-4458 or check our website for details at http://fernie.bclibrary.ca

The Advisor provides FREE professional business counselling and in-depth business assessment services for established businesses in the Columbia Basin on issues such as: • Financial Management • Human Resources Management • Marketing, Sales and Distribution Strategies • Inventory Control

Will Nixon

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provides BBA program services to businesses in the East Kootenay region.

Will brings solid business management experience to the program in retail, food service and small business ownership, and has successfully supported businesses in all sectors of the region’s economy.

The BBA Team has a combined forty years in supporting businesses to achieve their full potential.

Fernie Friends for Friends would like to thank the following groups, businesses and people for their generous donations and support. Your contributions help people in our community who are undergoing cancer treatment.

Fernie Ghostriders Refreshment Staff Fernie Atoms Hockey Team Rick Miller & Performers Darcy & Darlene Pacholok Cupe Local 2093 (City of Fernie) Fernie Lodging Demeeka Abrahamsen & Friends Isosceles Royal LePage Adam Rigby (Rigby Sign) Fernie Novice Hockey Team Stratton Plumbing & Heating Sara & Jeri Mitchell Thank you also to all the volunteers who delivered telephone books.

Wendy Anderson’s Family Fernie Legion – Ladies Auxiliary Cherished Memories Giv’er Shirt Works Claris Media Kahane’s Dentist Office Fernie Printing Co.

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RCMP REPORT

- Crime in the Elk Valley

Friday, January 11

• In Elko at 5:23 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. The vehicle was headed towards Cranbrook, and the Cranbrook detachment was notified.

• In Sparwood at 7:10 p.m. a possible impaired driver was reported. The vehicle was intercepted, and the driver was not impaired by alcohol, but possibly something else. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving suspension and the vehicle was towed off the road.

• In Fernie at 10:03 p.m. a complainant reported a driver was doing doughnuts in a parking lot. The vehicle was located, and was given a warning.

• In Sparwood at 10:33 p.m. a possible impaired driver was reported. No plate was obtained, and the vehicle was not located.

• In Fernie at 11:34 p.m. there was a noise complaint.

The homeowners were given a warning and turned down the music.

Saturday, January 12

• In Sparwood at 12:28 a.m. police assisted the ambulance with an overdose patient. The individual was taken to the hospital.

• In Fernie at 12:34 a.m. a window was broken at a business. Two people were stopped in the immedi-

ate area. The investigation is ongoing.

“In Fernie at 2:04 a.m. there was a report of a fight near a liquor establishment.

One person was arrested for assault and will face charges.”

Saturday January 12

• In Fernie at 11:41 a.m. there was a noise complaint. The issue was passed on to bylaw enforcement.

• In Hosmer at 1:42 p.m. there was a motor vehicle accident when one vehicle lost a load, and the debris hit the vehicle behind it. No injuries were reported.

• In Elkford at 2:55 p.m. a vehicle was seen doing doughnuts in a parking lot. The vehicle was gone upon police arrival.

• In Sparwood at 3:31 p.m. a vehicle hit a snow bank. It was towed out.

• In Fernie at 8:56 p.m. a drinking in public ticket was issued.

• In Fernie at 9:42 p.m. there was a report of a breach of court ordered conditions.

Sunday, January 13

• In Fernie at 12:15 a.m. a 90-day driving prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment was issued.

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• In Fernie at 12:29 a.m. police assisted the ambulance with a fight at a liquor establishment.

• In Fernie at 3:55 a.m. police attended to a family disturbance. Charges are pending. The investigation is ongoing.

• In Sparwood at 4:10 a.m. there was a false alarm at a school.

• In Fernie at 11:12 a.m. a back window was smashed in a vehicle.

• In Sparwood at 1:10 p.m. there was a false alarm at a business.

• In Fernie at 1:11 p.m. there was a false residential alarm.

• In Sparwood at 2:24 p.m. there was a single vehicle rollover near Corbin Road.

Minor injuries were reported.

• In Fernie at 3:35 p.m. there was a theft from a vehicle.

The vehicle was left unlocked.

• In Fernie at 4:57 p.m. passengers were kicked off a bus for being intoxicated and unruly. They were seen later that evening, still intoxicated and lodged in a cell until sober.

Monday, January 14

• In Fernie at 1:08 a.m. an individual was issued a ticket for consuming alcohol in a public place.

• In Fernie at 10 a.m. there was a report of a hit and run.

A licence plate was not obtained. The investigation is ongoing.

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• In Fernie at 2:51 p.m. a billfold was found.

• In Fernie at 4:07 p.m. an assault was reported at the theatre. The investigation is ongoing.

• In Sparwood at 6:41 p.m. there was a two-vehicle accident.

One vehicle was not drivable. There were no injuries.

Tuesday, January 15

• In Sparwood at 2:15 a.m. RCMP notified next of kin.

• In Fernie at 7:34 a.m. there was a false business alarm.

• In Fernie at 8:50 a.m. there was a report of a lost iPhone.

No serial number was provided.

• In Hosmer at 10:41 a.m. a vehicle was reported to be in the ditch. The owner arranged for removal of the vehicle and no injuries were reported.

“In Fernie at 10:52 a.m. a ticket was issued to an individual who was urinating on the sidewalk downtown.”

Tuesday January 15

• In Sparwood at 11:16 a.m. police assisted another detachment with a wanted person.

• In Hosmer at 2:12 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. A semi was passing on double solid lines. No plate was obtained and the vehicle was not located.

• In Elkford at 3:06 p.m. a complainant reported vehicles were frequently passing unsafely.

• In Fernie at 3:29 p.m. a group of people were snowmobiling near the Baynes Lake area.

The victim didn't see a drop off, fell and broke his femur. He used his spot device to notify help. Search and Rescue was immediately deployed. He was airlifted out of the area and brought to the hospital and is currently recovering.

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SEREK (NEE FURNEAUX): October 22, 1928 – January 24, 2013 Former Fernie resident, Jean Serek passed away peacefully in Toronto with her daughter by her side. She was predeceased by her son David (1993) and her husband Joe (2002).

Jean was born in Coal Creek B.C. Her family moved to Fernie where she completed high school. She then went to normal school in Victoria and became a teacher. She will be known to many residents as, Mrs. Serek, long time grade 2 teacher at Isabella Dicken Elementary School.

Raised as an Anglican, Jean attended services regularly at Christ Church. She found great solace in her faith as she faced life’s many challenges.

Alzheimer’s disease became a reality for Jean and her two of her siblings. Family members struggled to cope with its devastating effects. Jean lived at Kensington Gardens in Toronto for 8 ½ years, surrounded by the loving care of the Kensington staff and her daughter.

Jean will be remembered for her love of children, particularly her grandchildren: Jeff, Jenn, Tim, Matt, Jon and Amanda. She is survived by her children, Cathy (Toronto) and Colin (North Delta) and her sister Beth (Surrey).

Her fighting spirit and her tenacious will to live are now gone and she is finally at peace with our heavenly Father.

A funeral service was held at St. Paul’s Bloor Street (Anglican) Church in Toronto.

A memorial service and internment will be held in Fernie at a later date.

Messages of condolence may be made at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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741 2nd Ave., Fernie

WELCOMES YOU Sunday Meeting

2008 JEEP SAHARA UNLIMITED 4X4

24,636*

WAS $

UNBELIEVABLE NOW!

$

20,300* STK# UT 0527

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Information ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

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Morning Services

10:30 am

Corps Officer: Lt. Kyla McKenzie

Fernie Office 250-423-4661 Fx 250-423-4668

KNOX UNITED CHURCH

201 2nd Avenue, Fernie Sunday Service 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Nursery Available UCW Women’s Group 1st Tues each month 7:00 pm Clergy: Jane Clarke D.L.M. 250-423-6010 www.elkvalleyunited.com YOU’RE WELCOME AT KNOX

(formerly Fernie Baptist Church)

1622 10th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-4112 www.mountainsidechurch.ca Night Church will be held at Mugshots @ 7:00pm.

Sunday Service, 10:00am.

Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

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ELK VALLEY CHURCH SERVICES THE SALVATION ARMY

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus.

High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

required in Invermere, B.C. Permanent full-time position. Wage based on experience. $30 – $38.

Benefit package available.

Please fax or email resume to 250-342-0212 louise@maxhelmer.ca max@maxhelmer.ca

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Education/Trade Schools

HEAVY DUTY JOURNEYMAN DIESEL MECHANIC

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH Centennial Square, Sparwood

YOU ARE INVITED!

Place of Worship

SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE 436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

250-425-7787 Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) Services: Sunday 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm Everyone Welcome Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell

TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie

Mass Times: Saturdays: St. Michael’s ~ 7:00 pm Sundays: St. Michael’s ~ 11:00 am St. Bernard’s Mission, Elkford ~ 4:00 pm Thursdays: St. Michael’s ~ 6:30 pm Fridays: Lilac Terrrace ~ 11:00 am Confessions: Following each mass, or by appointment.

Pastor: Father Bart Van Roijen 250-425-6444

Sunday Worship & Children’s Ministry ...10:30 am Wed; Fellowship & Bible Study...7 pm Friday Youth Group...7 pm

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church

691 4th Avenue, Fernie Sunday Worship...1:30 pm Pastor Fraser Coltman

cell 250-417-5016 Pastor David Morton cell 250-417-5017 or 1-866-426-7564

GOOD NEWS CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Sunday Worship

10:30 am

Everyone Welcome

For more information call: 250-423-3516

EVERYONE WELCOME

Pastor Dennis Williamson Office 250-423-4114 Res. 250-423-4102

521 4th Avenue, Fernie

Parish Office 250-423-6127 Masses:

Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment Father Bart Van Roijen

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-6517 Christ Church Anglican Fernie

Sunday Service

8:30 am BCP

Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS Wednesday Service

10:00 am

The Rev Trevor Freeman, Parish Priest

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Forestry

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WAS $

57,777*

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Help Wanted MOTHERS & OTHERS. Access to Computer Work @ Home!!!

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Employment

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EXPERIENCED PARTS person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances.

Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0.

Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

PERMANENT PART-TIME PROPERTY MANAGER required in SPARWOOD, BC for townhouse rentals. Must be honest, trustworthy, fair, frugal, good judge of people, have great common sense.

Position includes organizing, administrating, record keeping, reporting, purchasing, hiring & supervising. Send resumes to primeprop@mymts.net or fax 1(204)633-8945

HIRING LOCAL DRIVERS to transport railway crews.

Vehicle & training is provided.

Class 4 driver’s license is required, assistance will be provided for those who require upgrade. Flexible schedule for a 24/7 operation.

F/T & P/T opportunities WINTER WAGES $19.50/HR Contact Wolf Bigge: wolfgang.bigge@hallconcrewtransport.com

Fax: (403)504-8664

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

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Supervisor, Lawn Care full time, permanent, $16-$20/hr dependent upon experience & ability. Job located in Fernie/Elk Valley. Job includes working with & supervising staff in mowing, pruning, landscape installation & maintenance, irrigation, snow removal, equipment operating, equipment maintenance & small engine repair. Apply to Mow & Snow Land Care, email: info@mowandsnow.ca or Box 1804, Fernie, B.C. V0B 1M0.

Truck Driver, Class 1 or 3 with Air Required needed immediately in Fernie area. Full time, includes curb side garbage & recycling collection.

Competitive salary & benefit package. Submit resume with references to: Southeast Disposal 1425 Industrial Road #2 Cranbrook, BC or email to

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Administrator Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada with over 230 locations.

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Responsibilities of this very busy position include collections as well as administrative functions of the receivables, retread, inventory and invoicing processes. In addition, this position performs a number of general office duties.

Interested applicants should have: t Extensive office experience working independently and without supervision. t Proven and substantial experience with account collections including small claims courts and liens. t Demonstrated experience working with a variety of software programs.

Experience with Microsoft Office preferred. t Well developed communication, interpersonal, project management and time management skills are a must. t Experience in an administrative support function an asset.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, employees have an opportunity to share in a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions.

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Employment

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Rentals

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Trades, Technical

Contractors

Bartering

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

Live in scenic & 2007 RANGER SPORT 4X4

13,541*

2012 DODGE CALIBER SXT Low kms, *MINT*

WAS $

12,976*

NOW! $

17,641*

Services

Martial Arts

2011 EXPLORER XLT 4X4

Winter SAFETY + SECURITY

36,415*

WAS $

33,459*

NOW! $

STK# UT 0483

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Financial Services DROWNING IN Debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

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Contractors Custom blueprints.Visit: wwldesigns.ca Save! Save! Save!

16,811*

NOW! $

STK# UC 0189

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Farm Services

Estate Sales

Excellent condition, low kms

25,995*

WAS $

23,959*

NOW! $

STK# UT0543

2012 FORD FUSION SE Low kms

19,747*

WAS $

17,851*

NOW! $

STK# UC 0188

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Household Services

Food Products

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

BUTCHER SHOP

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

Pet Services Caring Cat & Dog Sitting

Providing for your pet(s) needs. Celia 250-423-3609 or email: celia1@telus.net

2009 JEEP WRANGLER X UNLIMITED 4X4 Soft Top

18,995*

WAS $

WAS $

STK# UT 0531

2011 FORD EDGE SE FWD

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BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.55/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

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Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com WANTED:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, farm tractors w/loaders, skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.

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16,247*

NOW! $

STK# UT0544

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ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units

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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted

1 Bdrm - $775-month 2 & 3 Bdrm - $850 (& up)-month

Rentals

Scenic Downtown Elkford

ALPINE COURT Spacious NEW apartments 2 & 3 Bdrm- $850 (& up)-month

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Acreage for Sale

GOLDEN OAK GARDENS

PINEWAY COURT

Apt/Condo for Rent FOR RENT: One + two bedroom apartments available.

Call Gary at 250-423-0141.

NO PETS FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED rentals available immediately in Sparwood or Elkford. Contact Tammie Davy at 250-425-2968 or Lindsay at 250-425-1180. On-line application available at: elkvalleylistings.ca.

SPARWOOD: 2 bdrm, fridge, range, heat & lights. $850.

Call Rick 250-425-5432.

SPARWOOD: 2 bedroom furnished. $1200. Call Rick 250-425-5432.

Misc. for Sale

SPARWOOD MOUNTAIN VIEW

Large, newer, 1200 sq ft mobile. 3 bdrm, 2 full bath $1250.

Older 2 bdrm mobile $650.

Call Rick 250-425-5432

Recreation

Includes heat, lights, & hot water

SPARWOOD, B.C.

Rentals

Modular Homes

SPARWOOD Mobile Home for rent. Airtight stove. Call Abe 250-423-1520

1 Bdrm - $775-month

Includes: covered parking, sauna, heat, lights & hot water

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

One acre lot for sale in Erickson, BC (3km east of Creston). Gentle sloping corner lot with established apple trees.

Water on property. Beautiful view. Asking $145,000. Contact 250-423-6044.

Duplex / 4 Plex

LOWER SPARWOOD 3 bdrm duplex, large garage, fridge, range, $1000. Call Rick 250425-5432 Sparwood 4 bdrm, 1/2 duplex for rent. All appliances included, $1200/mth. Call Abe 250423-1520

2008 CHEV TAHOE LT Fully Loaded, Looks Amazing $

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1 bedroom - $710/month 2 bedroom - $800/month Hot Water Included

Walking Distance to Mall

2 bedroom:$800-month

250-865-2722 SPARWOOD, B.C. Pine Crest Apartments Under New Management Fully Renovated 1 & 2 bedrooms available Pinecrest36@gmail.com 250-425-2043

Misc. for Sale

Fernie Exchange New & Used & Pawnbrokers 1501-9th Ave. 250-423-6625 t 8F HJWF MPBOT PO QBXOBCMF JUFNT XL UP XLT t

China cabinet (large) buffet hutch $595. 6-drawer dresser $80.

Armour hi-boy $150, 3-5 drawer hi-boys pine $95-$150. 3 antique dressers with mirrors $350-$950. Fridges $150-$450. End tables $29-$49. Night stands $45. Nice Navajo love seat $150. Round table oak replica with claw feet 4 press back chairs $379. Stack fiberglass chairs (yellow) $8 ea. 2 air rifles $249, $179. Good selection gold jewelry and diamonds - various prices. Good selection of collectors knives, swords, bayonets. Good selection antiques, collectibles, guitars, fiddles, bass guitar, banjos, mandolins, trumpets, trombones, amplifiers, musical accessories, small buffet hutch pine $159, 9 drawer pine dresser hutch mirror (blond) $195. DVDs, video games, selection of mens skates, hockey gear, helmets. Various power & hand tools, utility trailer (newer) ramp $595. 12 tires, 3 sets end table lamps $35 - $49 ea. Older piano tuned Canadian $595. Washer, dryer $399 set. Pine armour (entertainment center) $149, small bar fridge $65, filing cabinets 4 drawer legal & letter $49-$79, good selection of frames, pictures, oil & prints, 2-110 volt dryers $149 ea. Danby spin washer (newer) $299, Danby auto washer apartment size $299, stack bunk bed set (frame only) maple no posture boards $150, exercise bike (new-still in box) $199.

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Auto Financing

3 Bedroom and 3 FULL Bathrooms Townhouse/Duplex in Radium Hotsprings Hardwood floors on main level, 6 appliances, fire place, small deck off dining room, landscaped for minimal maintenance, undeveloped basement that can be used for storage or kids play area/den. Available Immediately. $990 per month plus utilities. Call 403-9994093 or email s.couture@shaw.ca

Off Road Vehicles

Transportation

Transportation

Boats

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

2011 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD *Excellent condition*

25,900*

WAS $

24,900*

NOW! $

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

2008 F-150 FX-4 CREW 4X4

25,171*

WAS $

23,747*

NOW! $

STK# UT 0534

STK# UT 0529

Transportation

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Sport Utility Vehicle

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Auto Financing 2010 FUSION SPORT AWD WAS $

26,995*

WAS $

19,924*

NOW! $

STK# UT0548

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Auto Financing

Commercial Vehicles

Trucks & Vans

2004 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 New Tires

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12,368*

NOW! $

STK# UT0546

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23,787*

NOW! $

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34,995*

WAS $

32,688*

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Fernie Ski Hill OpensPage 14 ELKFORD

First Elkford Council Sworn in - Page 17 SPARWOOD

Sparwood Mall concept- Page 16

MURDER

The Free Press in 1908, printed out of a tent in the same location as the office today.

Warsing Murders Page 22

AVALANCHE DEATHS

We’ve had The Elk Valley covered for 115 years

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

T Eight died doing what they loved - Page 30

he Free Press is one of the oldest business in Fernie. Almost as soon as people were settling in the area and starting to build the town, they wanted a community newspaper to spread the local news, events and everything else

that was happening, and so, out of a tent, The Free Press was born.

In August 1898 Mr. G.G Henderson arrived in Fernie.

Although the town didn’t look like much back then, Mr. Henderson had a hunch that it was going to grow into something amazing, so he and his brother Mr. R.L. Henderson bought a lot

with the intention of starting a newspaper business. The Free Press is still in the same lot, on Second Avenue.

He then went east to buy the plant and stock necessary to build a first class newspaper and job printing office, returning late in November of the same year.

The railway was then in

office. It was in this shack that all the equipment was unpacked, the cases were laid and the first type set for The Free Press.

It was also home to the editor and his family for quite a few weeks, in the dead of winter, as hotel accommodation was hard to come by in the early days of Fernie.

operation but no station or freight shed had been built. When all the materials and equipment he had ordered finally arrived, it was thrown out of the train and dumped into two feet of snow.

The first home of The Free Press was in a 12 foot x 12 foot rough board shack, in the rear of the present

A history of serving Fernie Toll Free: 1-877-423-2001 www.fernierealestate.com

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