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On the hunt for Easter treats

Cardboard fun at FAR - Page 14 SPARWOOD

EKCCU celebrates anniversary - Page 2 ELKFORD

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Kids had a blast searching the mountain for hidden treats during an Easter Scavenger Hunt at Fernie Alpine Resort Sunday morning.

Turn to page 22 for more photos.

Photo by N. Liebermann

Newlyweds help break shot ski record bombSQUAD visits Lethbridge - Page 15

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By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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new world record for longest shot ski has been set, and it happened right here in Fernie.

Hundreds of people came out to watch and take part as history was made at Fernie Alpine Resort Saturday afternoon.

Over 700 feet of skis were bolted together, set up at the base of the Timber

Chair, and lined with shots of Jagermeister. With some very careful organization, 540 people lifted the skis together and simultaneously took a shot to toast the wedding of dedicated ski bums Lu Furber and Jeremie Boiteau.

The couple were married at the top of the ski hill earlier in the day and skied down the mountain to meet family, friends, and hundreds of strangers who were inspired to

come out and take part in their record-breaking celebration.

The event was sponsored

by Jagermeister and came together with help from many local organizations including Fernie Alpine Resort, Gear Hub, and Fernie Lodging Company.

The Guinness World Book of Records was on hand to verify the shot.

For more photos turn to page 13.

540 people helped break the world record for longest shot ski at Fernie Alpine Resort on Saturday.

Photo by N. Liebermann

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EKCCU celebrates one year anniversary in Sparwood

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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t’s been one year since East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKCCU) opened their Sparwood branch and they celebrated with the community Wednesday night.

The sun was shining as the festivities got started, featuring a barbeque, refreshments, and entertainment from DJ McRae. PT the Clown kept the kids happy with balloon animals and face painting, while adults took cover from the wind in a

heated tent.

EKCCU CEO Jody Burk held the crowd’s attention as he thanked staff members, Board Director Barb Nunes, and Branch Manager Eric Johnstone for a successful first year.

“Eric’s leadership of the branch here has been great, as well as his leadership of community events that we do here.”

Burk went on to emphasize how grateful EKCCU is for Sparwood residents that had been credit union members long before the local branch opened.

“We wouldn’t have this branch here today if it wasn’t for those members because they drove up to Elkford when they could have just gone down the street to do their banking, or they drove to Fernie. We’d really like to thank those members that did that for many, many years.”

He added, “What you see over the last year is just a little bit of what’s to come. The credit union, we believe, is an integral part of the community and we look forward to the many, many years ahead of us.”

Sparwood Search and Rescue donated their time to run the barbeque for donations, with EKCCU promising to match the money raised. Branch Manager Eric Johnstone was happy to present Search and Rescue with a cheque for $750.

The real party got started following the speeches. EKCCU mascots Fat Cat and Moneybags created a dance floor and got everyone moving, including Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko, with the hokey pokey and the chicken dance.

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Stalling mine expansion will mean 500 job losses, says MLA

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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ootenay East MLA, Bill Bennett, is hitting back at conservation groups calling to stall mine expansion while more testing is carried out on selenium levels in the Elk River.

Bennett says that stalling Teck’s plans to expand Line Creek will mean job losses in the Elk Valley, and that Teck should be allowed to carry on working to address the issue, while continuing mine operations.

“Teck needs to get going on their new mining area, Line Creek Two,” Bennett said. “If delays become a problem, the risk is that the vast majority of the workforce at Line Creek, approximately 500 people, and the families who depend on them, will have to be laid off. The coal from the new area is essential to the viability of the Line Creek operation. I personally believe that the selenium challenge can be best met by a flourishing company, mining and selling product, and employing people. We cannot give in to the pressure from special interests to stop coal mining.”

Environment Minister Terry Lake’s announcement on

Thursday, March 21 — that no new coal mines will be approved in the Elk Valley until Teck develops a valley-wide plan to manage the cumulative effects of selenium in the river — immediately followed the release of a study that indicated selenium levels above the provincial guidelines in the Elk River.

Selenium in the Elk River is not a new issue, but the most recent study revealed that the levels are now higher than they have ever been before, and surpass the human consumption guidelines for BC Water Quality.

“Although increasing selenium levels in the Elk River is not new information, the report illustrates clearly the difference between water quality downstream of mining activity and water quality in the upper Elk watershed, as well as the adjacent, relatively undisturbed Flathead River,” said Lee-Anne Walker from the Elk River Alliance. “The trend of increasing selenium levels downstream of Teck Coal’s mining operations is a serious concern that requires attention and action to maintain the health of aquatic ecosystems.”

The March 2 study — commissioned by Glacier National

Park and released on Wednesday, March 20 — was issued by Dr. Ric Hauer of the Flathead Lake Biological Station of the University of Montana, who compared water quality in the Elk to the pristine waters of the neighbouring Flathead River Basins.

“I personally believe that the selenium challenge can be best met by a flourishing company, mining and selling product, and employing people.”

Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA

“These levels of selenium are toxic and known to cause deformities in fish and other species,” said Peter Wood, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society-BC Terrestrial Campaigns Director.

“Clearly we are far from striking the right balance between resource development and the need to maintain the health of these ecosystems.”

Nic Milligan, Manager, Community and Aboriginal Affairs, Teck Coal Limited, said

Teck’s priority is sustainability.

“The mine has an estimated remaining reserve life of over 20 years and we’re committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that potential is realized,” he said.

“These mines in the Elk Valley employ over 4,000 people directly and support thousands of families and communities that rely on the industry across our province.

“A moratorium on permitting coal mining in the Valley is not a sustainable solution.” Milligan said that Line Creek Operations will continue to operate, as long as they have a permit.

Teck is, however, investing significantly in finding a solution to the selenium issue, with proposed investments of up to $600 million in the first five years for construction of water diversion and water treatment facilities that have potential to decrease selenium loadings into the Elk River.

Their plan also includes investments of up to $12 million annually in research and development, and an enhanced monitoring program to assess the effectiveness of the plan and adapt as necessary.

“We take the challenge of maintaining the health of the Elk River

watershed very seriously and are focused on working with all stakeholders to implement solutions that protect both the ecological and economic health of the region,” said Milligan.

But the Elk River Alliance say it is not clear how effective this will be. “At this point, uncertainty remains surrounding the actual effectiveness of these technologies in the face of continued mining activity and proposed expansions,” said Lee-Anne Walker.

“The attention in the media and peoples’ response to it shows that many are motivated and interested in the aquatic health of the Elk River. The recent interest in this issue provides an opportunity for our watershed community to come together and discuss, ask questions and express concerns about the future environmental, social and economic health of the Elk River watershed.”

The Elk River Alliance is holding a Selenium Sunday Discussion April 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Arts Station, in Fernie. Interested and concerned residents are invited to find out more about the subject. For more information see www.elkriveralliance.ca

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Rehabilitation through art

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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Lynda (left) and Sarah (right).

Photo by N. Liebermann

ynda Pelletier hasn’t let a life altering accident hold her back.

In fact, it’s helped her find her passion – creating hand-crafted jewellery and window art.

Six years ago, Lynda was in a car accident that left her with many physical disabilities, as well as a traumatic brain injury. It’s been a long road to recovery, and along the way she turned to art to help her move forward.

“About two years after the accident when I was actually able to clean, it took me a long time to be

able to do things like that, I found some old paint in the closet and I thought I’d try it out,” recalled Lynda. “I made some things, some not so pretty things, but it just got me motivated more.”

Lynda began by painting images that could be placed on windows and progressed to making jewellery that displayed natural stones and sea glass, using everything from chainmail and wire to rope.

“Basically this has been a form of rehabilitation for me,” Lynda expressed. “I have vision and hand problems, I don’t have much grip or

strength, but it gives me that feeling that I can do something good, because after the accident I couldn’t do anything, and I felt like I could never do anything again. So this gave me life.”

Having never painted or tried her hand at jewellery making before, Lynda was surprised at how quickly and effectively she was able to create works of art.

“With my brain injury, one side of my brain shuts down and doesn’t work so well and the creative side opened up,” she said.

“It’s like all of a sudden I have ideas and if I see it, I have to make it.

“If I can make it, great. If I don’t know how, I’ll find out how.

I have this drive to always create. If it’s a struggle, I will make it work. I won’t give up.”

Lynda added, “This gives me a feeling of normalcy, and I just did it for me. I never showed it to anybody until I met Sarah.”

Sarah Crossfield began working with Lynda in 2009 as her rehabilitation assistant. After seeing what Lynda was capable of creating, she pushed her to begin bringing her work to local craft fairs. While Lynda lives in Kimberley, Sarah is based in Fernie and the pair set out to sell Lynda’s pieces for the first time at the Fernie Fall Craft Fair two years ago.

Since then, Lynda has attended several other fairs around the East Kootenays, including this year’s Griz Days Craft Fair, and now sells her work online at Etsy.

Five per cent of her sales are donated to the B.C. Brain Injury Association of Canada.

“This has given me a reason to get out there again. Trying to be out there as a person instead of a hermit,” commented Lynda. “I hid the first four years of my accident life, I didn’t leave my house.

“This focused me.

My brain feels nor-

mal when I’m doing this. I just don’t remember what I’ve made after it’s gone, that’s the only downfall. But I do take lots of pictures so I can remember.”

While Sarah has been instrumental in helping her recover, Lynda enforces that none of it would matter if it weren’t for her three children.

“They are basically my driving force,” she remarked. “When I had my accident I had one kid in college, one kid still in school, and my youngest who helped care for me when she was only five.

“My kids are my strength. I think if they weren’t here, I wouldn’t have wanted to live, it was that bad.”

Lynda went on to say, “I don’t feel bad this happened. In one way I’m happy I had my accident, it made me slow down, see things in front of me, appreciate what’s in front of me, and spend more time with my family.

“It’s made me able to be the at-home mom, whereas before I was a single mom running around with three jobs, I never had time to breath.

Now that’s all I do, so it’s good.”

Lynda’s work can be viewed and purchased at www.etsy. com/shop/smorgane2u.

Elkford keeps scholarships within the District

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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lkford will continue to give out annual scholarships to students living within the District and graduating from Elkford Secondary School.

The District awards a $1,000 scholarship to two eligible students every year. With the 2012/2013 academic year drawing to a close, a review of Elkford’s current scholarship policy was on

the agenda at a council meeting on March 25.

The existing policy states that only students residing in the municipal boundaries and attending Elkford Secondary School are eligible to apply for the District scholarships.

“Last year we had a request from a student who went to school in Fernie at The Academy,” explained Mayor Dean McKerracher. “Her mom and dad have been taxpayers in

Elkford for many, many years.

They were refused because she did not graduate from the high school here, so that’s what has brought this to the table now for discussion.”

Council was presented with two options: to keep the existing policy, or to amend it to allow students living outside District boundaries and/or attending another school to apply.

There was a consensus among council members that it was

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By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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ernie council has thrown their support behind a group that wants to start a French school in the town.

Heather Kerr from the Association Francophone des Rocheuses du Sud (AFRoS), which translates to Francophone Association of the Southern Rockies, attended the council meeting last week (March 25) to ask council for their support.

Council agreed to provide a letter of support to the group, to pass on to School District 93.

In the letter, Mayor Giuliano talked about the benefits of a Francophone school, above and beyond bilingualism.

“It will open opportunity for children within our community to broaden their appreciation and understanding of another culture, as well as increase their sensitivity to the differences between cultures,” she wrote.

“It will also allow the children of our community with a Francophone background to explore and develop the French language and culture of their Francophone heritage.”

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett also wrote a letter in support of the school.

“Fernie has a high proportion of Francophones in the municipality and more that have yet to be identified,” he wrote. “Furthermore, there is one student from Sparwood,

20 minutes away, and three students from the rural area surrounding Fernie, all of whom would enroll in the school.

“This school would make Fernie and area a more attractive place to locate, particularly for families with job opportunities at our vibrant mining industry.”

“It will open opportunity for children within our community to broaden their appreciation and understanding of another culture, as well as increase their sensitivity to the differences between cultures.”

Mary Giuliano Mayor of Fernie

Kerr agreed the school will help promote French education and culture in the Elk Valley.

The non-profit association incorporated just last spring and is lobbying for a Francophone school in Fernie. Kerr explained that School District 93, B.C.’s Francophone school district, requires a group of 15 registered students to start up a school.

So far, 11 have been registered, and eight more have expressed interest, but not yet registered.

On March 28, the group met with potential landlords for the K-2 school at Max Turyk, the old elementary school. They are also currently considering enlarging the school’s admission policy to accommodate children whose parents learned French later in life, in the hopes of increasing registrations in the Elk Valley area.

There have been several attempts in the past to start up the school, and a group of parents did come close in 2008. “In September 2008 in Fernie they did have enough students, but one family at the last minute decided on a change of plans and withdrew their registration, and so then the school district withdrew it’s funding,” said Kerr, at that time.

“There were a lot of people who were really disappointed and that had done a lot of rallying.

“So there was definitely a need recognized at that point to build a more cohesive Francophone community in the Elk Valley and South Country, and help get the word out.”

AFRoS are now aiming for a K-2 class starting in September 2013, and hope to increase the school by one grade every year following the opening.

A final vote will be made on May 25.

Anyone interested in learning more information about AFRoS can visit their website at www. afros.ca or email francofernie@ gmail.com.

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he District of Sparwood is updating their Official Community Plan (OCP) and they are asking the community for help.

While there will be several opportunities in the next few months for the public to give input, the District is looking for a diverse group of resident representatives to sit on an OCP Steering Committee.

The committee will work closely with District staff, Council, and a consultant throughout the update process. Members will have the opportunity to share their vision for Sparwood on a number of topics, including transportation, parks, recreation, economic development, downtown revitalization, housing, and future land use.

Community members interested in applying can pick up an application at the District Office or online at www.sparwood.ca.

The deadline for submissions is April 22.

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by Angela Treharne

For Elk Valley residents, now is the time to get your hair cut, finally buy that new bike you’ve been eyeing up, and take someone out for dinner.

But for tourists coming into town, renting a room for the night, or a car to get here, might cost them a bit more.

These everyday transactions are among the many routine costs of living and working in B.C. that have changed - some becoming cheaper and others not - as a result of Monday's switch-over from the Harmonized Sales Tax (the HST) to the Provincial Sales Tax (the PST).

Businesses and consumers are both finding it all quite confusing, especially since everyone was just getting used to the HST, introduced just three years ago.

It is not just that the amount you pay for many things will change, it's that the cost of many, many more goods or services likely won't budge either up or down.

For more routine purchases, the ministry has a useful web link that shows the tax implications before, during and after the three-year period when the HST was in force. It is long and crowded with small print, but is well-organized with specific goods or services grouped under headings like "around the house" or "motorized vehicles". (To find the site, go to www.gov.bc.ca/ pst and click on What's Taxable & What's Not.) For the most part, transactions under the new tax will be treated precisely the same as under the pre-HST version of the PST. But it’s worth checking and making sure you know what you should be paying, especially during the transition when businesses are confused and mistakes can be made, either in the buyer’s favour or not.

Most services like personal trainers, car repairs or handymen; most memberships and ticket prices, as well as a lot of sports gear, restaurant meals, books and magazines, food and dietary supplements, non-alcoholic beverages, safety equipment like child car seats and some boating gear, used clothing and more, have been subject to HST for three years, so they should now be seven per cent cheaper.

In 2011, an independent panel estimated that B.C.'s HST cost the average family just under a dollar a day. So it is reasonable to assume that is what the average family will now save.

But it’s certainly not all great news for families.

The HST came with a provincial rebate of up to $230 a year per family member - in the old/new PST era this drops to $75 a year per tax filer.

That is a big difference, especially for families with kids, who will no longer be a factor in determining the size of the rebate.

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Room to roam I believe everyone who visits the backcountry can recognize some signs of a changing climate.

Who hasn’t wondered how wildlife is affected by warmer winters, hotter summers, less snow pack and earlier melts?

Regular visitors to the backcountry will have noticed these changes.

Who hasn’t noticed the lower stream flows in recent years during the summer? Warmer streams are not good for the fish in our rivers. Is anyone out there a little worried about the longer wildfire seasons and more severe fires that scientists are predicting for our area in not 50 but more like 10 years?

It’s important to me to let everyone know that our region, the Southern Rockies, is globally significant. You’ve probably heard that before and are about to yawn right now.

But it’s true. The good news is that, although climate change is affecting wildlife all over the planet, our region still has a fighting chance.

I’d like to tell you about an interesting report that outlines the challenges and also offers some solutions.

It’s called Safe Havens, Safe Passages for Vulnerable Fish and Wildlife. It was prepared for the Canadian Wildlife Conservation Society by Dr. John Weaver.

Thank you for your coverage of our grand opening of the Spirit Pond Haven seniors’ housing project at Baynes Lake.

Everyone is always interested to know where the money came from (federal and provincial governments) but this

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Thanks from Baynes Lake seniors

Matt Laurin

Weaver’s main conclusion after looking at all the evidence is that wildlife will need ‘room to roam’ to adapt to the impacts of climate change in the southern Canadian Rockies and Montana.

He focused on six vulnerable species—bull trout, Westslope cutthroat trout, wolverine, grizzly bear, mountain goat and bighorn sheep—and their habitat needs.

He drew from many other scientific studies and was able to create a workable plan that could be adopted by our Province, First Nations and local stakeholders. The plan features solutions for wildlife connectivity over roads and passes (safe passages), and identifies important pockets of habitat (safe havens.)

Weaver recommends a portfolio of conservation lands including a ‘Southern Canadian Rockies Wildlife Management Area’ (WMA) that would conserve 66% of key habitats on 54% of its land base. The WMA designation would emphasize fish, wildlife and water values while allowing other responsible land uses such as hunting, and high standard forestry.

The Flathead River basin also merits very strong conservation consideration, says Weaver, due to its remarkable biological diversity. He endorses a new National or Provincial Park on the B.C. side and Wilderness areas on the Montana side.

I personally invite residents, hunters and other interested people to review the report by visiting www.wcscanada.org.

Ryland Nelson Fernie

achievement would never have seen the light of day if Bill Bennett had not persuaded his government to give the crown land to the RDEK so the RDEK could donate the land to the project.

And neither would the project have happened if Mr. Bennett had not persuaded BC Housing that they should invest in a small seniors’ housing project in our very rural area far from town. I

recall going into Bill Bennett's office with Heath Slee a few years ago to ask for help. I am convinced our project would not have happened, if it were not for Mr. Bennett's hard work.

Doug Lyon, Chairman, Baynes Lake Senior Housing Society

POLL OF THE WEEK Have you filed your 2012 taxes yet?

Yes 64% No 36% This week’s poll question: Do you support the opening of a French school in Fernie?

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British Columbia Elections 2013 Choose your next MLA Submit the questions you want your next MLA to answer to editor@thefreepress.ca. Your question could get asked and answered in this 6 week feature.

Bill Bennett

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grew up in a small town, fishing & hunting, working in my parents’ small business.

My parents taught me to appreciate the outdoors and to work hard.

I entered politics because

we need strong, independent representation in Victoria. Building my flyin fishing lodge, struggling to survive through tough times, team sports and practicing law all help me be an effective MLA. I want the Elk Valley to keep its good jobs and for people to have access to the backcountry.

I focus on the economy because government can’t do good things without tax revenues. That means jobs must come first. If coal isn’t being mined and shipped to Asia, if timber isn’t being pulled out of the bush and trucked into

our mills, if tourists aren’t visiting our golf courses, back country lodges and ski resorts, then we have no tax revenues to pay for healthcare, education, social services, highways, policing and the other important services provided by government.

The MLA for the Elk Valley must be strong enough to stand up to the urban interests in Victoria, defend our rural region and make sure we get our share. That will continue to be my commitment to you.

Norma Blissett

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’ve lived in Cranbrook for the past 18 years and have had the benefit of raising three children in this community. I’ve always wanted to make a difference. That’s why I went into forestry

and worked as a registered professional forester.

That’s why I went into teaching and that’s why I have entered politics. I’ve seen through my involvement in various community groups that individuals can make a difference and in fact we must.

After 12 years of Liberal government it’s time for a change. It’s time for a new government with better priorities. It’s time for a government that will grow a sustainable economy, create jobs and reinvest in our land. The BC NDP will invest in education and skills training, reduce

inequality and improve healthcare. These are provincial and East Kootenay priorities.

As we announce our platform we will tell you what we are going to do and how we are going to pay for it. There won’t be any HST-like surprises once we’re elected.

That’s our commitment practical changes that will make a real difference in peoples’ lives.

Please support me in bringing change for the better to Kootenay East, one practical step at a time.

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

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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings

These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

• April 8 • April 22

Regular Meeting @ 6:00 pm Regular Meeting @ 6:00 pm Public Hearing Zoning Bylaw 737, 2013

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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 • 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:00pm- Wing Night The Pub Park Place Lodge • 6:30pm- Ladies Archery, Fernie Elks

Hall • 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 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library • 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 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library • 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:00 pm- Baby Back Ribs Night Max Restaurant • 6:00pm- Youth Archery, Fernie Elks Hall • 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 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library • 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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Spring Registration Fair, Fernie Community Centre, 6:00-8:00pm Monster Energy Enemy Lines, Qualifying Runs, FAR, 11am-4pm Income Tax Program, Fernie Library, 1-3:30pm Andrea Chenier by Giordano at the Fernie Arts Station, 7:00pm Deadline for Summer Guide photo submissions to The Free Press Monster Energy Enemy Lines, Event Gardens & Live Music, FAR, 12-7pm Income Tax Program, Fernie Library, 1-4pm Sparwood Legion Spring Fling Selenium Sunday Discussion (Elk River Alliance) at the Fernie Arts Station, 3-5pm Elkford Council Meeting, 6:00pm Fernie Council Meeting, 7:00pm The Angels’ Share (Indie Films) at the Vogue Theatre, 7:00pm Elkford Figure Skating Club AGM, Union Hall, 3:30pm Fernie Library AGM, 7:00pm CBT Community Initiatives Meeting at the Fernie Museum, 7:00pm Income Tax Program, Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre, 11am-1pm 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 Jim Byrnes, Folk/Blues at the Fernie Arts Station, 8:00pm Income Tax Program, Fernie Library, 1-3:30pm Lifestyle Show (25th Year), Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex, Coleman, 3:009:00pm

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City Council Meeting Schedule

Monday, April 8, 2013 at 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

2013 – 2017 Financial Plan The budget deliberation process is the mechanism for determining the revenue requirements and resource allocations that ultimately inform the decision on municipal tax rates. Deliberation of the City’s 2013 – 2017 Financial Plan commenced in the fall of 2012 and has involved a series of public meetings. To conclude the budget process Council will consider adoption of the 2013 – 2017 Financial Plan Bylaw on May 13, 2013.

For those members of the public who have not participated in the budget process to date, Council invites your input into the proposed 2013-2017 Financial Plan at a Special Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

An information package on the proposed 2013 – 2017 Financial Plan will be available in hard copy at the front desk at City Hall or on our website at www.fernie.ca beginning Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, April 4, 2013

Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323, notice is hereby given that Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: 1. Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 142, Bylaw No. 2206, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lots 1-9, District Lot 4138, Kootenay District, Strata Plan NES2856 from R3 - Medium Density Residential to a mix of low- density residential lots, including: R1 – Single Family Residential; R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot; R1B – Single Detached Plus Residential; and R2 – Duplex Residential. This change would allow for the applicants to sell the lots for lowdensity developments.

2. Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 145, Bylaw No. 2210, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Parcel A (See 24221A) Lot 1, Block 51, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A from R1- Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot. This change would allow for the renovation of the existing home on the lot.

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and other relevant documents may be viewed until Monday, April 8, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd

Director of Fire & Emergency Services (Fire Chief)

The City of Fernie is seeking an experienced professional to join our management team as Director of Fire and Emergency Services (Fire Chief).

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working with City Council, staff and the community, your primary responsibilities will be to effectively lead a dedicated team of professional and paid on-call auxiliary firefighters in the provision of fire and rescue services.

In addition to providing fire suppression, prevention, education and rescue services for the City the department provides services to much of the rural area including West Fernie and the Fernie Alpine Resort.

Please see the City website at www.fernie.ca (City Hall > Job Opportunities) for complete details including desired skills, qualifications and responsibilities.

Applications must be received no later than 4:00pm, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Please send resume and cover letter to the attention of: Jim Hendricks Chief Administrative Officer City of Fernie Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: jim.hendricks@fernie.ca

Avenue Fernie, BC, during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm or online at www. fernie.ca.

Anyone wishing to address these Amendment Bylaws will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. For more information on these applications, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 4236817.

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall 501–3rd Avenue; • BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034; • BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie BC V0B 1M0; or • BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca.

All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom

April is Daffodil Month

Council for the City of Fernie hereby proclaims April as Daffodil Month and April 27th, to be “Daffodil Day!” And strongly encourage all residents of Fernie to continue to recognize and support the Canadian Cancer Society.

of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act by the Corporate Officer.

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Spring Registration 6pm to 8 pm April 3rd & 4th The Fun Starts Here!

One Stop to Register the Whole FAMILY

Convenient The Fernie Community Centre is centrally located at 901 6th Ave & Hwy #3.

Easy Have a look at all that Fernie has to offer for Spring & Summer Programs.

Saves Time In one evening you can organize the whole family and enrol for your programs.

Environment You don’t have to burn gas to drive over and register for individual sports or programs.

GREAT PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Nothing stands between you and an unforgettable Spring/Summer Season!

Summer Camps • Adventure Day Camps • Soccer Camps • Eco Garden & Summer School Age Care • IMAGE Music & Tennis Camps Youth Sports • Swimming Sets • Youth Soccer • Minor Baseball • Tennis Minor Hockey Community/Arts/Music • Hospice • Pre-School Registration • Creative Evergy Dance • Art Station Programs • College of the Rockies Classes

Notice of Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Meeting -

LOCATION CHANGE The 2013/2014 Columbia Basin Trust Proposals Community Initiatives Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. shall be held at the Fernie Museum / Downtown Visitor Information Centre (second floor) at 491-2nd Avenue.

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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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Upcoming Meetings of Council Applications being accepted for appointment (in Council Chambers)

Monday, April 15, 2013 Monday, April 29, 2013 Monday, May 6,, 2013

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

BE BEAR SMART

The Conservation Officers have advised that bears are coming out of hibernation and have been spotted near Sparwood. Bears are often attracted to residential neighbourhoods by food odors. Once a bear has located a good food source, it has the ability to remember that location and return. Conservation Officers called to deal with ‘problem’ bears may try using non-lethal tactics or relocating the bear. If these methods fail, however, the bear is usually destroyed. You can prevent the unnecessary destruction of bears by following these simple guidelines:

• Keep household garbage in a secured shed or garage until pick up day and dispose of it in bearproof containers; • Never leave fish or meat remains outside or in your compost. Instead, put them in your freezer or a cold place until garbage day; • Cooking oil, grease, dairy products or fruit should never be left outside or put in your compost; • Do not store food of any kind outside, even if it is inside a locked refrigerator or freezer; • Keep your compost clean. Try using lime to cut odor; • Burn your barbeques clean immediately after use, wash and store them covered out of the wind; and • Feed your pets inside and store their food inside. Don’t leave dog bones lying around your yard.

District of Sparwood Deer Feeding and Wildlife Attractants Bylaw 1078, 2011 states that: “No person shall place domestic refuse in any other than one of the following: a) A building, house or garage that is inaccessible to wildlife; b) An approved wildlife resistant container; c) A container that is placed in an approved wildlife resistant enclosure; or d) Deposited at an appropriate disposal site.

No person shall place out for collection residential garbage before the day prior to schedule pick up, and if placed out for collection prior to 5:00 a.m. of the day of scheduled pick up, residential garbage shall be in a garbage can securely covered with a tight fitting lid.

No person shall store, handle or dispose of wildlife attractants in such a way that they are accessible to dangerous wildlife.

No person shall feed or attempt to feed dangerous wildlife, or deposit wildlife attractants in a place or manner that attracts dangerous wildlife.”

A copy of “Deer Feeding and Wildlife Attractants Bylaw 1078, 2011” is on our webpage at www.Sparwood.ca

2013 RAIN BARREL ART CONTEST & SILENT AUCTION

For the 2nd year in a row the District of Sparwood has partnered with the Sparwood Arts Council in an effort to reduce water consumption and promote the arts.

Rain barrels are often seen as characterless and boring. We aim to transform this normally drab outdoor feature into a masterpiece for the garden and we need your help to do this!

Invitations to paint or sponsor a rain barrel are now being extended to all businesses and members of the public.

STEPS TO PARTICIPATE 1. Buy a Rain Barrel – Some are currently available at Alpine Lumber, right here in Sparwood!

2. Paint the Rain Barrel – Find an artist or even an employee that will paint the barrel for you.

3. Send the following information to Rose Sharma (sharmar1@shaw.ca) before April 5th: • Photo of Painted Barrel • Artist’s Name • Sponsor’s Name • Display Location – If you don’t have somewhere to display your barrel publicly, we will find a great spot for it.

Once we have your information, we will send you a Silent Auction Sign-Up Sheet to display beside your barrel so you can start collecting bids right away! Bids will be collected until the end of Arts & Culture Week (April 21-27, 2013).

Half of all of the money raised will go to the Sparwood Arts Council.

Sparwood residents that bid on the barrel will be entered into a draw to win a great water smart prize!

to the OCP Steering Committee

What does your Sparwood look like in 2035? Would you like to work with others in your community to chart that course for that future? If so, now is your chance to share your opinions, your concerns, and your vision.

The District of Sparwood is inviting interested members of the community to participate in the upcoming Official Community Plan (OCP) review and update. Over the next several months, there will be many opportunities for engagement. However, this initial call for applications may be of particular interest to you. We are looking for a diverse group of representatives from Sparwood to sit on the OCP Steering Committee. Your role will be to work closely with District Staff, Council and our consultant through critical stages of the process in this important community initiative.

Applications can be found online at www.sparwood.ca/forms, at the District Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, and the Recreation Centre Office.

Deadline for submissions: April 22nd, 2013

If you are still interested in shaping the future of Sparwood, but are looking for other ways to contribute, please keep an eye on our website and other media for notice of those upcoming events.

There will be opportunities to share your vision on topics such as: • Transportation • Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails • Economic Development • Downtown Revitalization • Housing • Future Land Use • Growth Management If you would like more information on how you can participate, or if you just have some questions, please contact: Nelson Wight, Manager of Planning, District of Sparwood PO Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Fax: (250) 425-7277 Email: nwight@sparwood.ca

Co-Op Engineering Student The District of Sparwood is accepting application for an engineering co-op student to work on a full time basis from early May to December 20, 2013. If you want practical, hands on, real time work experience that will enhance your post secondary education, the District of Sparwood is the place for you!

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

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

For a complete overview on our incredible Rocky Mountain mining community, view Sparwood’s Community Profile at www.Sparwood.ca.

Responsibilities: Principle responsibilities include surveying, project inspection and reporting, and AutoCAD drafting.

The position will provide excellent experience working within a municipal environment.

Education, Skills and Personal Attributes Required: The ideal candidate will have the following skills: • • • • • • • • • • •

Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Map Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Knowledge of Trimble GPS units Knowledge of GIS Must possess strong interpersonal skills Must be able to work independently, with limited supervision Knowledge of civil engineering construction principles and practices Knowledge and experience with computers and related software Must be detailed oriented with good oral and written skills Organized, well groomed, and able to maintain confidentiality Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Wages, benefits, and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698. Closing date is April 12, 2013 and will remain open until a successful candidate has been chosen.

Please apply with a detailed resume and three professional references to District of Sparwood, attention: Miranda Tomera, P.O. Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 or by email to mtomera@ sparwood.ca. For more information please call 250.426.6816.

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The Kitimat Refinery Project Elkford Chamber of

By Jim Shepard Retired president of Finning and Canfor

I first heard of this concept from David Black a number of years ago. At the time I was skeptical of its chances. My initially negative attitude was based mainly on my experience of 10 years service on the board of directors of Imperial Oil. Since I was accustomed to the discussion of petroleum economics centred in Calgary, I saw no need for a refinery in Kitimat. That attitude was based on the fact that there had not been a new refinery built in North America in many years.

And any needed increase in petroleum production was achieved by expansion of existing refineries throughout North America.

But after my service with Imperial Oil, I went on to serve four years at Canfor, which led to my nine visits to China in search of lumber markets.

My exposure to the phenomenal expansion of China's economy opened my eyes to the true merit of the Kitimat refinery concept. It made me realize that it would not be just another refinery relying on the North America market but rather a refinery that would supply the vast appetite of China for petroleum products. The challenge will be to draw the attention of Asian investors who would see the value to this investment. It appears that David Black, after many years of effort, is nearing an agreement that could provide the vast capital infusion needed to make this refinery initiative a reality.

The appetite for oil products for all Asia will continue to grow and the Kitimat refinery is ideally situated to take advantage. Asian countries, especially China, are very interested in securing sustainable supply of resources that will flow freely without undue trade barriers like surprises with taxes, regulations or tariffs. Canada has a good reputation as a free trade country that can be relied on as a dependable source of supply.

Now is a very opportune time to attract the vast investment needed to make the Kitimat refinery go ahead.

David Black, with his years of diligence, deserves our appreciation for displaying the foresight and courage to invest his time, money and reputation to help bring along this huge initiative. The positive merits of the Kitimat refinery are so profound that this project is really beyond any political persuasion. Any and all supporters of NDP, Liberal, Conservative or even Green should see the tremendous benefits that would come to BC with this project. This initiative will involve the investment of many billions of dollars. That's for sure. It's hard for any of us to visualize a million let alone a billion of anything.

So let’s look at the "on the ground" facts of such an undertaking for all of us in BC. Let’s start with the big picture. When it comes to the benefits of a petroleum cycle from well exploration to the gas station, the jurisdiction that hosts the refining process enjoys a huge portion of the value addition to the raw material. For the KRC Project that would mean several thousand mostly trade union jobs for the multi-year term

of the construction phase.

It would also mean the creation of over 3,000 permanent jobs for the operation and supply support of the refinery when running. This refinery would be processing 175 million barrels per year which means the tax revenue that could go toward healthcare, education, vital services for the disabled and elderly would be immense. But job creation and tax revenue is not the only desirable feature of the KRC. It also would provide much lower risk to the marine environment. The shipments out of the refinery would be finished product like aviation fuel, gasoline and diesel.

These products if ever spilt would be much less impactful on the marine environment. They would also be transported in smaller ships.

I know there are those on both sides of the political aisle that address this as a political issue.

And I would disagree with both. This is a project that can be attractive to all political stripes. Trade unions would see a significant increase in jobs and memberships. Hospitals and schools across the province would see an improvement in government funding. Business activity especially in the challenged north-west BC would be very positively impacted. And those with a concern for the threat of marine spills would see a significantly reduced exposure for the environment.

Based on the huge positive impact this initiative could have on BC, I think the question should not be if we want it, but rather, how can we help make sure that the petroleum world sees this as an attractive way to invest billions of shareholder capital.

Commerce new board

Elkford Chamber of Commerce elected their new board members last week.

Back Row - Cindy Hesje (Vice President), Lynn Lundrigan (Director), Kevin McLeod (Director), Tammy Ogden (Director), Daks Clarkson (Director), Dean Juneau (Director).

Front Row - Sherrie Frank (Director), Cindy Gallinger (President), Michelle VanTighem (Director), Heather MacKenzie (Director), Karen Lewis (Director), Chantel Dawson (Secretary).

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Take care with outdoor burning

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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he Southeast Fire Centre is warning people to take care with outdoor burning this spring.

Once the snow is gone, every year people start burning, according to the Centre.

But they want to remind people that dried grass from last summer is still highly flammable.

Almost all spring wildfires are caused by people. In other words, they are preventable.

Here is some advice from the fire centre on

staying safe: * Ensure that enough people, water and tools are on hand to control the fire and prevent it from escaping. * Do not burn during windy conditions.

Weather conditions can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires. * Create a fireguard at least one metre around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material. * If you are planning a large burn, consider conducting smaller burns around the per-

imeter beforehand to create a fuel break and help stop the fire from spreading beyond its intended size. Each of these fires should be kept small and must be completely extinguished before starting a new fire. * Never leave a fire unattended and make sure that your fire is completely extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before you leave the area. * If you are planning to conduct a grass burn over 0.2 hectares, you need a burn registration number first.

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obtain one. * What's more, check air quality conditions before lighting to ensure venting conditions are appropriate.

A "poor" or "fair" rating means open burning is restricted. Go to www.bcairquality.ca/ readings/ventilationindex.html to check this. * If you light a fire within one kilometre of forest or grassland, you may be held accountable for damages and fire suppression costs if the burn escapes and causes a wildfire.

Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

If you see flames or smoke, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or call *5555 on your cellphone.

For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website at: www.bcwildfire.ca.

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Newlyweds help break shot ski record at FAR

540 people worked together to raise over 700 feet of skis lined with shots of Jagermeister in an epic toast to newlyweds Lu Furber and Jeremie Boiteau (centre).The world record breaking shot ski took place at Fernie Alpine Resort on Saturday.

All photos by N. Liebermann

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Cardboard carnage at Fernie Alpine Resort

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

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uests got creative with cardboard at Fernie Alpine Resort Saturday afternoon, building sleds for the annual Raging Elk Cardboard Derby.

The challenge is to build a craft made solely from cardboard, tape, string, and glue, and then launch it down a ski slope aiming for a target in the snow. Not all of the sleds made it down the hill in one piece, but all of the contestants finished the race with smiles on their faces.

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ernie’s one and only junior roller derby team spent Saturday, March 23 in Lethbridge for the Red and Black scrimmage.

The Avalanche City bombSQUAD had fun mixing in with other junior players, aged seven to 18, from Lethbridge and Medicine Hat to play in their very first scrimmage. After upping their skills in Lethbridge and trying their hand against other teams, the bombSQUAD returned to Fernie to continue training.

The bombSQUAD practises every Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. at the Max Turyk gymnasium. The team is still on the lookout for members and newcomers are always welcome.

For more information on the bombSQUAD, email fernierollerderby@hotmail.com.

Fernie’s junior roller derby team tested out their skills during their first scrimmage in Lethbridge, Alberta on March 23.

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Big Game Club help Search and Rescue

Skating stars celebrate achievements

East Kootenay Big Game Club recently donated $1,000 to Fernie Search and Rescue.

The money was raised at the club’s annual awards and fundraiser night last year.

Mario Rocca, a director of the East Kootenay Big Game Club, donating a cheque for $1,000 to Fernie Search and Rescue’s Simon Piney (right) and Scott Robinson (left).

Fernie Skating Club has had an incredible year. These girls all won provincial awards this year.

From left to right: Gabrielle Runzer, Emma Morgan, Alex Stephenson, Anna Koltai, Jodi Stemberger and Rachael Soukoroff.

Not Present: Ava Hozjan, Hunter Bezak, Abby-Anne Hughes and Emma Nieuwesteeg.

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Bright Beginnings kids are hopping mad for Sparky

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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reschool kids at Bright Beginnings in Fernie took part in a hop-a-thon last week to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy research.

Firefighters from the Fernie Fire Department, including Sparky, helped the kids paint bunny ears and encouraged them to get hopping Wednesday morning.

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t will be a tight squeeze on the stage when Sagapool stops by The Arts Station tonight. Between the six band members and their choice of 10-plus regularly used instruments, this Montreal based band captivates with their tales of raucous romps.

Don’t be surprised to see an accordion, double bass, glockenspiel, or even a banjo! This high-octane act will have people talking and you don’t want to miss the chance to see them perform their multi-dimensional material.

If Sagapool’s music has a wry bent, it’s because the band is always making a friendly bit of mischief. The group has been known to make a double bass explode, or to shock their audience by leaping on stage just in the nick of time.

With band members from Hungary and Italy, plus links from Quebec’s remote Magdalen Islands to the culturally vibrant northern reaches of the St. Lawrence River, Sagapool captures

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the spare outlines and rich textures of hyper-boreal places and people.

Drawing inspiration from film scores as well as Gypsy and Eastern European roots music, their pieces have evolved into little stories of their own. Songs tell tales from the cosmopolitan hub of Montreal and the outer

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Experience Sagapool at The Arts Station tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Carosella, Freshies, The Arts Station, and online.

Members: Adult $15, Youth $10.

Non-members: Adult $20, Youth $14.

ndie Films Fernie (IFF) is wrapping another season of unique and independent movies with The Angels’ Share. The Scottish comedy-drama tells the story of a young Glaswegian father determined to turn over a new leaf.

Directed by Ken Loach and starring Paul Brannigan and John Henshaw, The Angels’ Share was the winner of the Jury Prize at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

The film tells the story of Robbie, a new dad, who narrowly avoids jail and vows to make some changes in his life.

After holding his newborn son Luke for the first time, Robbie is overwhelmed by the moment and swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has. While serving a community service order, he meets Rhino, Albert, and Mo. Little did Robbie and his new friends know that turning to drink to drown their sorrow might change their lives.

IFF is proud to present the award-winning, bittersweet comedy as the final movie of the season. The Angels’ Share will play Monday, 7 p.m., at the Vogue Theatre.

IFF will return for a new season of independent film in September.

Tickets: Members – Adult $9, Youth $8, Standard – Adult, $10, Youth $9.

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The event drew to a close on Sunday, with showings of Blackbird and Stories We Tell, as well as a final reception at the Vogue that evening.

The Reel Canadian Film Festival is an off-shoot of The Arts Station’s Indie Films Fernie

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Another side to Angela Morgan

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new gallery in town is showing off a different side of a Fernie artist. While her oil paintings can be seen in galleries across Canada, Angela Morgan is now able to display works in other mediums in her downtown Fernie studio.

“Most commercial galleries don’t show or sell works on paper. So a lot of my oil paintings, what’s behind them is the studies, charcoal sketches, watercolours, mixed media, pastel, and a big variety of things that I like to do. I have stacks of work that I don’t show or sell anywhere,” remarked Morgan. “The idea was to open this working studio because I’m able to set out my charcoals and watercolours and pastels and stuff like that, leave them out and work on them, and be able to show that type of work here.”

Located on the corner of Second Avenue and Sixth Street, the Angela Morgan Gallery has been open for close to three months and recently held a grand opening on Saturday, March 16. Since opening her doors, Morgan has been happy to welcome in both Fernie locals and visitors.

“People are coming in who enjoy art.

I think maybe even some people that don’t even know they like art are stumbling in and are thrilled to be able to see something like this,” said Morgan.

“It’s been very reassuring that there has been a lot of support in the community. Not just from people that know me, but locals in town that I’ve never met, the business community, and I’ve also met a great number of people that live all over the world.”

Primarily a figurative painter, Morgan explains the majority of her work is based on a figure as a jumping off point.

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“It’s kind of a vehicle for me to use colour.

A lot of my work is very gestural, it’s very loose, it’s concerned with movement,” shared Morgan. “What I like to do is capture those great moments that you think back to and they spark or trigger memories.”

Morgan began her professional career as an artist in Fernie 12 years ago and con-

tinues to find comfort and support in her surroundings.

“It was a very encouraging and nurturing place to be when starting out as an artist,” she mused. “I find it’s a great place to work, it’s very peaceful here, and I think that helps keep me focused.”

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here are still a few months to go until Wapiti is back in Fernie, but the hype for this year’s music festival is already underway. With early bird tickets now on sale, the first round of bands was announced Monday morning, and the lineup includes Canadian indie-darlings Plants and Animals.

Hailing from Montreal, the band started playing together 10 years ago as an instrumental group. Eventually silence turned into oohs, oohs turned into words, and Plants and Animals broke out onto the Canadian indie scene in 2008 with their second album Parc Avenue. They have been making new music and touring tirelessly ever since. Now the band will be showing off songs from their latest release, The End of That, to Fernie audiences this summer.

Also making the cut for Wapiti 3 are rootsy quartet Current Swell, singer-songwriter David Celia, Devon Coyote and the Midnight How, and Kootenay folk group Good Ol’ Goats. Of course it wouldn’t be Wapiti without a performance from local favourites Shred Kelly.

2013 marks the third anniversary for Wapiti Music Festival. The two day event will return to its home in Annex Park Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10.

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RCMP REPORT Friday, February 8

• In Elko at 2 p.m. an erratic driver was reported. No plate was obtained and the vehicle was not located.

In Fernie at 7:37 p.m. when a complainant arrived at his seasonal home, he noticed interior lights on. Police attended and checked over the home and nothing suspicious had seemed to occur.

Friday February 8

• In Sparwood at 6:27 p.m. a telephone

scam involving water testing was reported.

• In Elko at 6:45 p.m. an erratic driver was reported for passing unsafely. The vehicle was not located.

Saturday, February 9

• In Sparwood at 11:02 a.m. an erratic driver was reported.

The vehicle was located and the driver was issued a warning.

• In Sparwood at 11:48 a.m. a lost licence plate decal was reported.

• In Sparwood at 3:18 p.m. a licence plate was reported lost.

• In Fernie at 5:03 p.m. police attended to intoxicated individuals. The individuals were sent home with a sober friend, as they were

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not causing a disturbance.

In Grasmere at 4:32 p.m. a bottle was thrown out of a vehicle and hit the oncoming vehicle, damaging the windshield.

This incident is currently under investigation.

Saturday February 9

• In Sparwood at 7:17 p.m. there was a two vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

• In Sparwood at 10:14 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

• In Sparwood at 11:41 p.m. there was a false residential alarm.

Sunday, February 10

• In Fernie at 12:34 a.m. a noise complaint was made at the ski hill.

• In Sparwood at 3:10 a.m. a suicidal person was reported.

Police attended and there was no evidence of the individual being suicidal.

• In Sparwood at 5:31 a.m. there was a false residential alarm.

• In Sparwood at 5:32 a.m. there was a noisy party complaint.

Police arrived and the parties quieted down.

• In Fernie at 12:53 p.m. a complainant reported a possible impaired driver. Police stopped the vehicle and there was no evi-

dence of impairment.

• In Grasmere at 4:48 p.m. an erratic driver was reported.

The vehicle was not located.

• In Sparwood at 6:12 p.m. a possible impaired driver was reported. The driver was spoken to and there was no evidence of impairment.

In Fernie at 9:52 p.m. fireworks and loud music were reported to be coming from a residence. The homeowners shut down the party.

Sunday February 9

• In Sparwood at 8:18 p.m. there was a single vehicle rollover. The accident was closer to Alberta and Crowsnest Pass RCMP attended.

• In Fernie at 8:52 p.m. an individual was issued a ticket for consuming alcohol in public.

• In Fernie at 11:01 p.m. an unsecured building was reported. A door was left unlocked.

Nothing suspicious was seen.

Monday, February 11

• In Elkford at 7:44 a.m. a theft was reported. A Dewalt laser and laser pointer were stolen from a construction site.

• In Fernie at 8:53 a.m. stolen skis were reported. The skis are described as

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In Fernie at 8:53 a.m. stolen skis were reported.

The skis are described as Blizzard and brown and gold in colour.

Monday February 11

• In Sparwood at 1:08 p.m. harassment via text and facebook were reported.

• In Fernie at 3:52 p.m. two lost snowboarders were reported at Fernie Alpine Resort. Ski patrol located the individuals safe and sound.

Crowsnest Pass senior dies while going for help after truck gets stuck in the snow

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fter walking more than 15 km in unforgiving cold and deep snow, a senior died while trying to get help for his stranded wife and friend.

It is believed he was overcome by the elements as he walked along a lonely forestry road about 7 km north on Kananaskis Road, RCMP Sgt. Keith Bott said.

Franklyn Kuehn, 71, of Granum,

was found by two local firefighters out on a snowmobile at about 10:30 a.m. Monday. Kuehn had ventured out for a drive with Lynn, his 69-year-old wife, and friend Lorraine Berreth, 66, when they veered off the main road and their vehicle became stuck in the snow.

Soon after RCMP had a call about overdue travelers from Fort Macleod.

They quickly launched a search for the man's wife and a friend,

finding they too had followed in his footsteps and struck out into the cold looking for help.

Like the man, who was only dressed in a light jacket and shoes, the women were ill-prepared for the conditions.

"They only got about 5 km before we found them," said Bott, adding snow was as deep as 90 cm along the path the women were walking. "There is no way they would have survived, they were not wearing clothing for the

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Bott, who was among search crews out on snowmobiles, said he had the heartbreaking task of informing the woman her husband hadn't survived his bid to go get help.

"It's something you have to get out of the way immediately,” said the 24-year RCMP veteran. "It never gets easy, you just do it."

The senior, who had a new hip and a new knee, managed to hike for what Bott estimated to be six

to seven hours, some of it in the dark, before he collapsed.

"This fellow did really, really well," he said. "We did our best to console (his wife)."

The man headed out about 3 p.m. on Sunday. The women stayed in the SUV overnight and went looking for help the next morning.

“It's a beautiful drive in the summer," Bott said. "But they don't maintain it at all in the winter."

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Obituaries BOAKE: George Kingsley Boake was born May 30, 1944 and entered into eternal rest at Rocky Mountain Village on March 17, 2013 at the age of 68 years.

George was born in Bridgewater – Lunenberg County in Nova Scotia to parents Kingsley and Viola Boake. He was predeceased by his parents, Viola in June 1972, Kingsley in August 2000, and his stepmother in 2002. George leaves behind his wife Carol of Fernie, 3 sons: David and Gracie with their son Caleb of Windermere, BC, Donald of Calgary, AB, and Matthew of Cranbrook, BC, his brother Robert (Julie) and their son Ryan of Coleman, AB, his sister Kathleen Grey of Sparwood, BC, his nephew Adam Grey of Calgary, and his niece Jennifer (Jon) Cawsey of Victoria, BC with their son Jackson. George is also survived by his aunt Helen in Coleman as well as several cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” on Saturday, April 6th at 2:00 PM with Major Joan Shayler officiating. The Graveside Service will take place in Coleman, AB on June 1st.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC or to the charity of the donor’s choice. God Bless you all!

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HAMILTON (NEE HUGHES): September 15, 1920 – March 25, 2013 The family of Margaret Hamilton sadly said good-bye to our lovely Mom and Nana early on March 25, 2013. Margaret was born in Fernie, BC, 92 years ago and proudly spent nearly her entire life there. She was the eleventh child of Patrick and Eliza Hughes, one of Fernie’s original families. Margaret attended the Catholic School in Fernie, completed a business course after high school and spent the war years in Dawson City and Whitehorse, Yukon. When she returned, she began working in the medical office of Doctors East, Leroux and McRitchie, where she was invaluable to them and their patients. In 1953, she met the love of her life, Lloyd Hamilton. They married soon after and together raised five children.

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Margaret is survived by her children, Moric Ruelle, Lisa (Alan) Westhaver, Colin, Gavin (Wendi), Kathleen (Joe) Hamilton-DeGrood; her grandchildren, Shawn (Melissa) Ruelle, Chris Ruelle (Deanna), Aimee Ruelle, Devin (Meredith) Ruelle, Rae, Heather (Sam) Heine, Robin Westhaver (Colin), Garrett, Brayden and Theresa Westhaver; and her great-grandchildren, Dylan, Liam and Breannah. She is also survived by her sister Sheila Webster, sister-in-law Doreen Hughes, and her many nieces and nephews (to whom she was Auntie Momo, Auntie Marty, or Auntie Margaret depending on their age). Margaret is predeceased by her husband, Lloyd; her parents, Patrick and Eliza; her sisters and brothers, Kay (Tom), Mary (Ivan), Nancy (Howard), Ellen (Edward), Frank (Irene), Jim (Lil), John, Henry, Thomas, Colleen, Mildred (Mel), Terry (Colleen); and her son-inlaw, Lorne Ruelle. Margaret will continue in our minds and hearts, always. We will miss you, Mom, Nana. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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CLUSIAULT: Yvette Clusiault passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at the Fernie Hospital on March 20, 2013.

She was born May 15, 1928 in St-Zachary, Quebec.

Yvette is survived by her children Jean-Marc (Debra), Claudette and Guy (Donna Lee), her grandchildren Derek (Sheryl), Chantelle (Kevin), James, Erin (Wade) and Renee. Yvette has 10 greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Leo (Rollande), her sisters Lorenza and Marie-Paule, her sistersin-law Jeannine, Marguerite and Cecile, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Yvette was predeceased by her husband Henri, parents Gaudias and Rose-Aimee, brothers Benoit and Conrad, and son-in-law Ghislain.

She took great joy in making people laugh, as anyone who has seen Yvette wearing her “special glasses� can attest.

For many years, on Monday nights, you would find Yvette at the Legion Hall playing bingo with her friends. She loved knitting and was sad when her arthritis started getting in the way. She also enjoyed playing Whist and 31 (or “turdy-one� as she pronounced it).

For many years she was involved with the Legion and the Senior’s Drop In Centre.

Yvette will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.

The Memorial Service will take place at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel� on Wednesday, May 15th at 1:00 pm with a luncheon to follow at the Senior’s Drop In Center.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, BC & Yukon Division, 895 West 10th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L7. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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Your community newspaper has been named the best one of its size in B.C. and the Yukon. Publisher Dave Hamilton (left) and Editor Angela Treharne (right) accepted the award at the gala event at the River Rock casino in Vancouver on Saturday. For the full story, turn to page 14.

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

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

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

The Oosterwijks were transported to the hospital to be evaluated.

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

Jacob and Anja were found safe Tuesday.

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It was in this shack but no station office. of starting operation all the equipment was so, with the intention shed had been that that was happening, and business. The or freight all the materials unpacked, the cases were Press a newspaper type set for same built. When out of a tent, The Free had laid and the first Free Press is still in the and equipment he was born.

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