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The white bears two years ago as cubs before they were relocated.

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ne of the two white bear cubs that were caught in Elkford and relocated last year, has returned.

The female white bear, and her sister, were caught last year in Elkford, earmarked, and relocated up the Elk Valley, around 70 km away.

One was seen later last year in Kananaskis.

Then, on Tuesday morning, conservation officer Frank de Boon received reports that one had been spotted back in Elkford, on Aspen Crescent and Newgate Crescent.

He is not sure whether it is the same bear, but he said he is not surprised to see one of the cubs back in Elkford.

“This is why we rarely relocate black bears,” said de Boon. “They often return back to where they came from,

or just go somewhere else and get in trouble.

“It’s hard to say what will happen to this one.

It sounds like she is getting into garbage again.

She may be a candidate for the zoo, because she is unusual, but that’s probably her only hope.”

The three-year-old bear is not reported to be showing any aggression.

Kathy Murray, Fernie WildSafeBC Community Coordinator, said the problem is people not securing their garbage properly.

“Garbage collection day is Thursday in Elkford,” she said. “It is crucial that people keep their garbage secured until then. And use a bear proof garbage can.

If you don’t have one, the District of Elkford can give you one. Give them call.

“This is a really sad situation for this white bear.”

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Griz Kidz summer carnival at FAR

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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ids brought their parents to Fernie Alpine Resort for the second annual Griz Kidz summer carnival on Saturday, August 17.

Activities in the main plaza included the bouncy tent, arts and crafts station

where they could make their very own badges, carnival games and balloon animals. Fancy face painting meant fire breathing dragons were helping younger dragonflies cast for water creatures in the fishing pool while young skeletons roamed the plaza.

Kids and families were

also invited to take part in the ‘Family Fossil Adventure’ with Nature Bob. After meeting Nature Bob in the plaza for an educational talk about fossils in the area, people followed him up the lift for a short-guided hike to discover some of the hidden fossils around the mountain for themselves.

One family who has lived in Fernie for four years decided to explore the Griz Kidz Carnival during their weekend “stay at home holiday.”

All photos by T. Hynd

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Open season closed for antlerless elk

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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Children from the After School Club are enjoying the new playground installed by the City at the Max Turyk community centre.

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hildren from the after school club are enjoying the new playground installed by the City of Fernie at the Max Turyk community centre (MTCC). The MTCC is owned by the City of Fernie and as the building is filling up they decided to put in a new playground, which was completed on August 14.

The playground structure was selected from numerous proposals based on criteria established by the City and the Max Turyk playground-working group.

The new playground is just under 6,000 square feet and has the capacity for 95-100 children. The structure is designed for ages 2-12 years old and is surfaced with engineered bark mulch. It’s already a great addition to the neighbourhood. “The kids haven't stopped playing on it since Wednesday,” said Mandy Potter from Fernie School Aged Care.“ People often ask

Photo by Mandy Potter

what kind of camp we are. We're like a traditional camp; we don't focus on just one activity like soccer or art, we do a bit of everything.

When it comes to children, I feel that variety and involvement are the key.”Landscaping

was due to be completed this week with sod being placed around the footprint of the playground. The City will have a formal ribbon cutting, tentatively scheduled for the last week in August.

eneral open season for antlerless elk is closed this year in the East Kootenay, following a considerable drop in numbers.

Two years ago, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations decided to open the season, because of concerns about damage to crops and over grazing.

The aim was to reduce the number of antlerless elk by between 20 and 40 per cent.

An inventory was carried out in January and it was found the population had been reduced by 35 per cent.

“We were anticipating a reduction in numbers, that was our intention,” said Tara Szkorupa, senior wildlife biologist for the Kootenay/ Boundary regions, “but it was getting close to 40 per cent so we decided it was time to close the season.”

The changes affect only the antlerless elk population in parts of the South Trench zone in the Kootenays.

The changes close the following open seasons.

• General open season for antlerless elk in 4-03 Zone X, which includes portions of 4-2 to 4-5 and 4-20 to 4-22, from Sept. 20 to Sept. 30 is closed.

• Senior/youth season for antlerless elk in 4-03 Zone X, which includes portions of 4-2 to 4-5 and 4-20 to 4-22, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 14 is closed.

• Senior/youth season for antlerless elk in 4-26 Zone X, which includes portions of 4-25 and 4-26, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 19 is closed.

Following the Kootenay Elk Management Plan recommendations in 2008 to reduce the antlerless elk population, initially a limited entry hunt

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was introduced, where hunters have to apply for a tag to harvest the elk. However, the population kept increasing so the season was opened.

“There was still a bag limit, but it meant anyone could harvest one,” said Szkorupa.

“The hunt was restricted to low elevations to focus on the non migrating population, as these are the ones that do the most damage.”

The season is now back to limited entry for antlerless elk, and remains open for bull. The early bow season also remains in place for cows and bulls.

Szkorupa said that although the open season succeeded in reducing numbers, crop degradation and over grazing is still an issue.

“It’s all about balance. Next year we will be looking at other possibilities – maybe replacing the open season with bow hunting or other limited entry hunting. We have lots of different tools we can try.”

Around 400 cow elk are harvested in the South Trench every season.

"That's the portion of the population that has more of an impact on population trends," she said.

Population surveys conducted in January 2013 estimate there are 7,509 elk in the South Trench area. The 2008 population for elk in the South Trench was estimated at 11,580.

The online version of the Hunting and Trapping Synopsis has been updated with the changes at www.env.gov.bc.ca.

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The Treehouse Day Care in Sparwood is struggling to break even with its before and after school program.

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he manager of a daycare in Sparwood is scratching her head about why the after school programs are not attracting parents.

The Sparwood Treehouse daycare at 421 Pine Avenue has been open for two years, and has enough children during the day to stay afloat, but the before and after school programs are not breaking even.

“I don’t get it,” said manager

Lori Morley. “I’ve worked at other daycares where the before and after school programs usually do very well.

“Our rates aren’t high, and we have tried to get information about us out at the school, but we are just not making enough at the moment to keep the programs going.”

The daycare is not-for-profit, so they only hope to make enough money to pay their staff.

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be looking at our numbers in September and figuring out what to do then.”

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Max Turyk soccer field construction on schedule Gas Tax Agreement Community Works Fund Featuring Spicy Thai Food

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he City of Fernie will receive nearly $220,000 to help fund programs aimed at improving the environ-

ment.

The payment from the Community Works Fund is earmarked for energy audits, build designs, and lighting replacements.

The City will receive two payments of $109,977.81 after Fernie was deemed eligible for the program, falling within the eligible project categories and earmarking the funds for projects with the intended outcomes of reduced greenhouse gas emissions, cleaner air, and cleaner water.

Heavy equipment has been a steady feature during the construction of the soccer field at the Max Turyk community centre.

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here’s lots of construction at the Max Turyk community centre this summer. “The soccer field project is on or near to being on schedule,” said Cam Mertz, director of Fernie Leisure

Services. “The contractor is installing drainage this week.”

Irrigation, sand and hydro seeding are still to follow before the field is put to bed to germinate for the winter. Consultant company Durante Kruk is monitoring the construction progress.

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Half of the money was received last month, and the rest will be received in December.

“Audits will identify concrete opportunities for energy reductions and efficiencies, the use of specific recyclable supplies, and those components having a longer life cycle and less waste,” said Fernie Mayor, Mary Giuliano.

“Build designs, and lighting replacements are targeted at already identified energy saving retrofits in the City of Fernie municipal buildings.”

The City of Fernie’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan in 2009 identified potential opportunities for energy savings related to lighting retrofit and replacement in municipal buildings.

Highline 100 raises $12,000

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he Highline 100 raised $12,000 for charities in the community.

The road bike ride on August 10 is a fun and friendly day’s ride starting at Baynes Lake and heading to the US border.

Riders can join at different points along the way, having a choice of riding 40 km, 100

km, or 160 km.

This year’s ride raised $12,000 from registrations, donations, a silent auction and raffle. The Elk Valley Hospital Foundation, FAST (Fernie Alpine Ski Team) and FIRE (Fernie Inspire the Race to Empower) will each receive $4,000.

Next year is the tenth anniversary for the charity ride.

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The boulevard is located in between the curb and your property line. Residential property owners can determine, at least approximately, where their property ends and the municipal boulevard begins, by the location of their water valve (curb stop) which will usually be a foot or so outside the property line.

The boulevard is owned by the District of Elkford and is used for underground and overhead utilities, sidewalks and winter snow removal. Green space has also been incorporated into the municipal design and often contain utilities such as water and sewer lines.

The boulevards and green spaces in Elkford provide many benefits that contribute to the community such as: • • • • • • • •

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The District of Elkford is addressing the use of the boulevard and community green space for the parking and the storage of personal property. As part of this initiative we ask that if you have any items stored or parked on these areas to please remove them.

Further information on this and details related to residential parking can be found on our website at www.elkford.ca.

Brochures can be obtained from the District office or please call 250.865.4000 to speak with a District representative.

NEW BYLAWS ADOPTED The following bylaws were adopted at the July 22, 2013 District of Elkford Council meeting: Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013. The intent of this bylaw is to regulate the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within the District of Elkford.

Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 743, 2013. This bylaw establishes new rates for land use fees and for fire training fees.

Land Use Procedures Bylaw No. 744, 2013. This bylaw defines procedures under which an owner of land may apply for a bylaw amendment or permit.

Sign Bylaw No. 745, 2013. This bylaw defines procedures for erecting new signs and replacing existing signs.

Street Naming Bylaw No. 746, 2013. This bylaw provides for the naming of the streets within the Wilderness Heights Mobile Home Park (previously known as 300 Bluebell).

All bylaws can be viewed in their entirety on our website at www.elkford.ca.

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he white bear that has found its way back to Elkford after being relocated is proof that relocation just doesn’t work.

Conservation officers are frequently accused of being “trigger happy” and people say they don’t want to report seeing a bear in town because they know the conservation officer will just shoot it. But the fact is, they don’t really have much choice. The only reason this white bear and her sister were given a second chance was because they are white in colour – they’re just a bit special. But even special bears won’t get third chances. She’s back to Elkford and back to her old tricks – hanging out and going through the garbage.

It makes sense that bears don’t welcome being picked up and dumped in a foreign area, and expected to just make their home there. How would you feel? If one day somebody picked you up and dropped you off somewhere in Alberta – you’d want to find your way home too. It’s actually surprising it took her so long to come back to Elkford.

And just moving them isn’t going to change their behaviours. Once they have learned about the buffet of food scraps they can find in those garbage cans, they aren’t going to go back to picking berries. So even if they don’t find their way back to the town they were moved from, chances are they will wander off to another town and start looking for garbage cans there.

For this little white bear, it’s not looking good. Chances are she will keep hanging out around the garbage cans until a conservation officer puts an end to her life. So unfair – she didn’t do anything wrong.

She wasn’t aggressive. She just found food when she was hungry. If it was right there in front of you, and you were hungry, you wouldn’t turn away and head into the woods to find berries like you’ve been told to do.

Now is a crucial time to prevent another tragic bear story. Secure your garbage. Don’t put it out the night before collection. Wait until the morning.

It only takes a few garbage cans left out for bears to discover this food source and then the addiction will kill them.

Luckily, there haven’t been many bears in town this summer because there has been an excellent berry crop in the mountains. But now is when they might start wandering down into town. Don’t be complacent. Do the right thing.

Poaching the people’s power

Our provincial government is currently getting rid of BC Hydro by saddling it with debt, imploding the company, and giving it away to their corporate buddies. But how will these crooks try to get away with it? To figure it out we need to study history.

Back in the 1960s B.C.’s premier decided that all B.C. families should have electricity. BC Hydro was created with taxpayer funds building massive dams to produce and distribute power, selling the excess to world markets for profit. B.C. families got cheap power and the government made money to build roads, schools and hospitals.

Government taxed less; businesses gained

advantage; industry flourished.

Power to homes in rural B.C. meant less time spent on chores and more time living, working, playing and learning. Reliable heat, light and power meant the automation of cooking and cleaning, unlocking more time, liberating women from the house. Computers and internet arrived and electricity connected B.C. to the rest of the world. But once it was built and had become so valuable, corporations coveted the people’s wealth and funded a political party to help steal it.

In 2001, the ruling NDP party had made too many fiscal mistakes giving the corporately funded Liberals their chance. By 2002 the new Liberal corporate government was already selling the idea of Independent Power

Projects. The government then forced BC Hydro to purchase power from these IPPs even though it wasn’t needed. Worse yet, at inflated rates: three times market value and 10 times what it cost to produce, bringing Hydro to its knees.

Now in 2013 Liberal MLA Bill Bennett is running around complaining to media that BC Hydro is draining our economy. The very politicians who broke BC Hydro are now offering us a choice: pay more for power or privatize.

If we lose BC Hydro we also lose the grid.

This becomes more important when we actually become producers of power ourselves, with solar panels and wind turbines on our roofs. If the grid remains the property of the people then people can trade power freely – true

energy independence.

Give away the grid and we pay to use the system at best, or at worst we can’t share energy at all.

Corporate interests are already preparing for grid privatization.

A massive solar farm is being built on Teck’s Sullivan mine property to take advantage of this coming change.

Currently, we the

people own the power system through our elected officials so Teck technically buys power from us. If our elected officials give away our system then you will be buying power from Teck, or worse yet their buddies at the China Investment Corporation.

Alex Hanson Sparwood

Thank you to the RCMP

I would like to thank the police constables who checked on me last week.

It is very reassuring to know when they see something out of the ordinary that they become concerned and check into it.

We are so fortunate to have them and I for one will sleep better knowing they are out there.

Joyce Letcher Fernie

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Vancouver City Council decision could affect coal industry

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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hat seems a small amendment to a bylaw by the City of Vancouver could have an impact on the coal industry in B.C. On July 23, the amended bylaw now reads, “A marine terminal or berth must not be used for the bulk and handling of coal and trans-shipment of coal.”

Even though the City of Vancouver does not have jurisdiction over the ports nor does it have any coal ports in its area, they wanted the message to be clear.

Vancouver Council will not accept any applications to build a marine terminal to hold or transport coal.

The Vancouver vote is mostly symbolic, as they do not have any jurisdiction over the main coal export terminals, Neptune in North Van, and Roberts Bank in Tsawwassen/ Surrey.

“It’s important to note that coal is not currently transported in the city of Vancouver but is transported through the city of North Vancouver and municipality of Delta,” said Chris Stannell, Teck senior communications specialist.

United Steel Workers union local 9346 president Alex Hanson believes that both Neptune and Roberts are in the process of

expansion, which will eventually more than double export capacity.

“There will be no need to use Vancouver city property for any coal exports and there are no plans that I’m aware of,” said Hanson.

“Also, I believe the rail system is technically federal jurisdiction and I would be surprised if the city could even control what went past on the rails, so long as it is within Transport Canada guidelines.

“Climate change is a legitimate issue which must be addressed by society as a whole, including the consumers who drive climate change,” said Hanson.

“But to throw metallurgical coal under the bus when we need it to make the products like wind turbines to generate electricity and rail systems to transport goods more efficiently, is totally ridiculous. This is simply political posturing and finger pointing.

The same people protesting then get in their cars powered by gas and made of steel in order to get to their homes powered sometimes by coal. How about solutions rather than hypocrisy?”

Conservative MP David Wilks was at the council meeting to speak against the amendment stating the importance of the industry as it employs up to 90 per cent of the population of the Elk Valley.

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Vancouver Councillor Kerry Jang referred to a staff report stating the coal shipments from Vancouver would likely be transported on the BNSF railway close to schools in Vancouver neighbourhoods. “So you make all the money and my daughter gets cancer.

Thank you.”

Dr. Patricia Daly, Vancouver Coastal Health’s Chief Medical Officer, also spoke to council stating that Port Metro Vancouver and coal companies have failed to implement industry-funded health impact assessments on proposed expansions to coal export terminals.

“The steelmaking coal we produce in the Elk Valley is vital to every day life and is used to build everything from schools to green initiatives like rapid transit in British Columbia and beyond,” said Stannell.

“Teck is very proud to be part of an industry that contributes significantly to the local and provincial economy, creating more than 26,000 jobs throughout the supply chain, including more than 4,000 direct jobs at our steelmaking coal operations in the Elk Valley.

“Residents in communities across B.C,

including Vancouver, can be proud that a product that is being produced and transported responsibly in our province is helping to strengthen communities and provide a better quality of life for people here and around the world.”

Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano offered her concerns in a letter to the Vancouver Mayor and Council prior to their vote on the bylaw stating that if the amendment were passed the economic impact to Fernie and the entire Elk Valley would be “enormous.”

“The coal mines in this Valley support over 4,000 direct employees as well as many supporting contractors,” said Giuliano in her letter to Vancouver City Council.

“The ripple effect of such a zoning bylaw amendment would negatively impact the entire province as it would not only affect employees and their families but also cause a possible loss of tax revenues to the potential decrease to coal shipments.”

Provincially, coal mining added $3.2 billion to the economy in 2011. The average annual salary in coal mining was $97,000 during the same year.

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Passes available: At Fernie Auto Parts Call Rose Mangone 250-423-3307 or Lynda Moulton 250-423-4504 SUMMER HOCKEY CAMP August 19-28. For more information call Dale 250-423-4153 (office) or 250-423-0619 (cell).

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

MAIN CAMP August 29–31.

No responses were received by press time to enquiries for comments from Vancouver

Councillor Kerry Jang, Kevin Washbrook, director of Voters Taking Action on Climate

Change, MLA Bill Bennett and MP David Wilks.

Bear Corner

Wildlife sightings this week

By Kathy Murray WildsafeBC Community Coordinator

Fernie

• No bear sightings have been reported in Fernie.

A great berry crop is enabling our bears to feed on natural food sources. As the summer draws to a close we will start to lose this natural food source for bears.

Now is the time to be extra vigilant about managing your garbage and other household attractants so the bears don’t shift their attention to urban landscapes.

Sparwood

• Black bear sightings reported on Matevic Road, behind the Causeway Bay Hotel and on Larch Crescent.

Elkford

• Bear sightings reported at the campground.

• Earmarked white bear seen at Newgate Crescent and Aspen Crescent.

Bears may travel hundreds of miles in search of food. If you have stored your attractants properly, a bear will move on. On the other hand, neglecting to secure easy food sources like garbage or bird seed can create increasingly bold bears.

For more information on keeping wildlife wild and communities safe visit www.wildsafebc.com.

3 Facts

you need to know about...

About the Powerex Settlement… with MLA Bill Bennett 1. In 2000-01, California de-regulated its electricity market, resulting in rolling blackouts and record-high electricity prices.

BC Hydro’s trading arm, Powerex, sold electricity to California, earning hundreds of millions for the NDP government.

California still owed $265 million to Powerex.

2. The US federal regulator determined a decade ago that the electricity market was manipulated by parties like Enron and that companies like Powerex had to pay back millions. Powerex has been in court in the US since 2001. Canadian litigants do not do well in the US court system, as learned from the Softwood Lumber experience.

3. The settlement I signed off on as BC’s Energy Minister gets BC credit for the $265 million owing to BC ($477 million with interest). BC is paying California $273 million cash, for a total settlement of $750 million. The California parties were sueing BC for $3.2 billion – too great a risk to the BC tax payer.

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

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, August 22, 2013

Starting Friday, August 23 to Thursday, August 29

Planes

Elysium

Rated: G 7:00 & 9:00 pm

Rated: 14A 7:00 and 9:10 pm

BOOK THE ARCADE FOR YOUR NEXT AFTERNOON OR EVENING PARTY!

Want your event listed?

Add it online!

Visit www.ferniemovies.com for more info.

Call 250-423-3132 to book.

s Event submission

Go to www.thefreepress.ca/calendar/submit/ now

3:00 pm Matinees on Sat & Sun $6.50 per person

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

General

Senior

Family

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3D MOVIES

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$2.00 Extra $6.50

Around the Valley

Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service.

Please send an email to customerservice@thefreepress.ca or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.

Mondays

• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 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 4:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 6:00pm – Bridge Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- 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

• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 4:30pm - Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Toonie Tuesday (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:00pmto 5:15pm- Summer Reading Club (ages 11-13 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 29th) • Ladies’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club • 6:30pm- Ladies Archery, Fernie Elks Hall • 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 • 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Wednesdays

• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 9:30am to 11:30am – Operation Art (drop in class) at The Arts Station (July 3rd – Aug. 21st) • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Toddlertime at the Fernie Library • 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Hot Dog Day (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • Mens’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club • 5:00pm to 9:00pm – Summer Social & Fernie Mountain Market at Station Square (July 3rd-Aug. 28th) • 6:00pm – Trail Maintenance (Fernie Mountain Bike Club) • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- 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

• Morning - Little Sprouts; Kids in the EcoGarden (July & Aug.) • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 7:00pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford

Library Open • 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Crooked Crayon (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:00pmto 5:15pm- Summer Reading Club (ages 11-13 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 29th) • Night Bike Race Series at Fernie Alpine Resort (July 4th – Aug. 29th) • 6:00pm- Youth Archery, Fernie Elks Hall • 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 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

Fridays

• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30am – Aqua Blast Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 9:00am to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Treat Day (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:00pm to 5:30pm- Free Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 5:00pm to 9:00pm- Sparwood Farmer’s Market in the Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot (June 28th – Sept. 6th) • 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 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 • 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion • 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Saturdays

• 9:00am to 12:30pm– JaffrayBaynes Lake Farmer’s Market, Baynes Lake Community Centre (June 29th–Aug. 31st) • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • Noon to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 2:30pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie Legion • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 5:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Sundays

• 10:00am to 2:00pm – Fernie Mountain Market in Rotary Park (July 7th – Sept. 1st) • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 12:00pm to 2:00pm- Family Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm – Downtown Social (July 7th – Aug. 25th) • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 24

Heiko’s Hellish Half Marathon hosted by Fernie Trails Alliance 24-25 Fernie Yoga Festival 25 Fernie Rotary Club hosts Corn Sale & Roast, Rotary Park, Sale 10am, Roast 11:30am 25 Feel Good Fernie, Downtown Social, 1-4pm 26 Elkford Council Meeting, 6pm 26 Fernie Council Meeting, 7pm 26-31 Aqua Adventure Camp at Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9am-4:30pm 27 Creative Energy Arts Factory “Mini” Dance Camp, ages 5-7 29 Gallery Opening Reception for Array of Clay Two at The Arts Station, 7-9pm 31 Avalanche City Roller Girls – Coal Miners Slaughter, Sparwood Arena, 7pm 31-Sept.1 BC/AB Cup Downhill Race at Fernie Alpine Resort 31-Sept. 2 Fernie Bike Holiday #3, 9:30am4pm, The Guide’s Hut September 01 Fernie Lions Club Annual Demo Derby 01 Fernie Alpine Resort Closing Day for Summer Operations 03 Sparwood Council Meeting, 7pm 05 Sparwood Fall Community Info. & Registration Night, Curling Rink, 6-8:30pm 06-07 National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition (11th Biennial), Fernie 06 Underground Mine Rescue Competition, Fernie Memorial Arena 07 Surface Mine Rescue Competition, Max Turyk, Fernie 08 Fernie Kids Triathlon 08 Project 9 Race from Island lake Parking Lot

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City Council Meeting Schedule

Monday, August 26, 2013 at 7:00pm

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Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: Applicant: Location:

Bylaw No. 2225, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 152, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lot 3, Block 36, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A from C2 - Neighbourhood Commercial to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot and Lot 4 Block 36, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A from R1 – Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot.

Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm on August 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 26, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC, or online at www.fernie.ca.

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.-4 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

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Amendment to the 2013-2017 Financial Plan The City of Fernie is providing an opportunity for the residents of Fernie to express an opinion on the amendment to 2013-2017 Financial Plan at the Regular Open meeting of Monday, August 26, 2013 at 7:00PM. Council encourages the public to review this amendment bylaw and if desired, to make representation to Council at the August 26, 2013 meeting either in person or in writing.

Written submissions can be mailed, hand delivered or emailed to City Hall. The deadline for written submission is 4:00pm on Monday, August 26, 2013.

A printed copy of the amendment bylaw and accompanying summary of budget changes can be obtained at the City Hall between 8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday.

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, Director of Financial & Computer Services, Box 190, Fernie BC, V0B 1M0; or • BY EMAIL: email submission should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca The deadline to apply is 4:00PM on MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013.

Thank you for your interest in serving the civic needs of your City.

The Corporation of the City of Fernie 1121- 2nd Avenue

Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw 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 Bylaw.

For more information on this application, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817.

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, August 26, 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 of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer.

■ JOB OPPORTUNITIES The City of Fernie has a range of full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, and casual positions. Current job opportunities include:

Casual Labourer

Lifeguard / Instructor I

Aquatic Slide Attendant

The City is seeking an individual to provide additional coverage within the Leisure Services department. This successful applicant will be expected to work shift work including weekends.

The City is now accepting applications for a part-time Lifeguard / Instructor I at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.

Fernie Leisure Services is now accepting applications for the position(s) of Permanent Part-time Aquatic Attendant at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.

The wage for this position is $28.93 per hour.

The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.

The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.

Applicant must be 17 years of age or older.

The wage for this position is $20.89 per hour.

The wage for this position is $12.24 per hour.

The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.

For more information on responsibilities and qualifications for these job postings, please visit the City website at www.fernie.ca

The Annual FALL REGISTRATION FAIR

Sponsored by Fernie Leisure Services Department Location: Fernie Community Centre Date: September 3& 4, 2013 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM To register for City Programs like gymnastics, and swimming lessons.

Community Programs include minor hockey, figure skating, dance, music, yoga, climbing wall, pre-school programs and much more.

To book your free table call 250 423-2245 The Fernie Memorial Arena is now open for private bookings.

The regular season begins September 10.

Call 250 423-2245 to book your time.

Fernie Fire Rescue – Auxiliary Fighters Needed • Be part of the community • Be part of our team • Be a Volunteer Firefighter!

Fernie Fire Rescue is seeking both men & women of all ages to join.

Drop by your local Fire Hall, or contact Ted Ruiter, Fire Chief at 250423-4226.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION (Lease)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to dispose of an interest in land, being the entering into of a lease for a portion of the Max Turyk Community Centre (Lot 1 District Lot 4588 Kootenay District Plan 10777), specifically Staff Room and Medical Room comprising of 500 square feet, with the East Kootenay Behavior Intervention Program, for a term of 1 year, with two year option to renew commencing on September 1st, 2013. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is the initial sum of $6,000 per year.

This is the second of two notices, dated the 22nd of August , 2013.

Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services

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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 (in Council Chambers)

GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULE

Please note that the Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2013 has been cancelled.

There will be NO GARBAGE PICKUP ON LABOUR DAY Monday, September 2, 2013 Garbage that is normally picked up on the Monday Will be picked up on Tuesday, September 3, 2013

RECYCLING TIPS

THANK YOU!

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, September 30, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm

Did you know that the yellow recycling bins all take the following?

Mixed paper – including paper, phone books, magazines, envelopes, post it notes, flyers, soft and hard cover books, and newspapers. If it’s made of paper it goes in the yellow bin.

Aluminum or tin cans – this includes all beverage and food cans. Cans should be well rinsed. Remove labels if possible.

Cardboard – from big boxes to cereal, toothpaste, and cracker boxes. Please flatten all boxes. The only time cardboard can’t be recycled is if it is covered with wax, foil, or food waste. Examples include pizza boxes and milk cartons. These items should NOT go in the recycling bin. They belong in the garbage. Milk cartons can go to the Bottle Depot for recycling.

Grocery Bags – make sure there are no receipts or other garbage and that the bags are clean.

Plastics #1-#6 – plastic must be clean and must have a number on it. No Styrofoam (even though it is marked #6).

No Charges The following items can now be taken to the Sparwood Transfer Station FREE OF CHARGE Clean Wood Waste Yard and Garden Waste Mattresses and Box springs Propane Tanks (under 100 lbs.)

Appliances (including ones with Freon) Scrap Metal Auto Batteries Regular Household Garbage

Plastics Basics Only plastics #1 - #6 are accepted. If you are unsure of whether a piece of plastic can go in the bin – check to see the number. If it’s between 1 and 6, it can be recycled. If it’s not, reuse it or throw it in the garbage. All plastics MUST be numbered What’s NOT accepted: • Styrofoam – even though Styrofoam is marked with a #6, it is NOT recyclable in our program.

• Unmarked plastics – if it doesn’t have a number on it, it can’t go in the bin. Often the lids are made out of different plastics than the containers, so you have to check carefully. Each piece must be numbered.

• #7 plastics - #7 plastic is NOT recyclable through our program.

• Dirty plastics – Plastics must be clean. That means conditioner and shampoo bottles need to be rinsed out so there’s no residue left in the bottle. All food containers (like ketchup, mustard, peanut butter, etc.) should be thoroughly rinsed and milk jugs must have the caps removed and be well rinsed before being placed in the bin. If you have a plastic with some kind of handle (i.e. an ice cream pail with a metal handle), the handle should be removed – even it if’s made of plastic.

Sprinkling Regulations

To promote water conservation in Sparwood, the District has implemented sprinkling regulations that shall be in effect from June 1 through September 30 each year. Even numbered addresses are allowed to water on even calendar days and odd numbered addresses are allowed to water on odd calendar days.

Exceptions to the water sprinkling restrictions include nurseries, golf courses, farms, turf and tree farms, municipal parks, playing fields, and other municipal properties.

There will be special permission for those residents who have installed a new lawn (either seed or sod) for a period of 21 days after installation of the lawn.

Sparwood Community & Facility Services would like to extend a big thank you to the sponsors of the “Up, Up and Away!’ Summer Camp Program offered through the Sparwood Leisure Centre. Due to the generous support for these Summer Programs we were able to offer Preschool and Junior Camps for children between the ages of three and eight.

As well as these camps for younger children we were able to offer an Adventure Camp where children between the ages of eight and twelve were able to participate in exciting, fun filled activities which included day trips for Laser Tag, River Rafting, Zip Lining and Horseback Riding.

Many thanks to these generous sponsors...

The Sparwood Public Library Teck Coal Sparwood ECD Committee Sparwood Arts Council District of Sparwood

FALL COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION NIGHT

In the Sparwood Curling Rink Thursday, September 5th 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Come and find out what’s happening in your community. See programs of interest to people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to promote their organization, register for programs and show what they have to offer. It’s free! It’s one night!

Everyone’s invited!

Call Sparwood Community & Facility Services at: 250-425-0552 or email: recoffice@ sparwood.ca to register your organization and book your table.

PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS

September 25 - November 27, 2013 Wednesdays, 1/2 hour lessons between 3:30 & 8:00 pm Sparwood Secondary High School Class Room

Guitar lessons provided privately for all levels. Instructor Gabriel is a multifaceted artist, and his guitar playing skills are only one of his many talents!

Registration: $270.00

PIANO & OR VOICE PRIVATE LESSONS

September 25 - November 27, 2013 Wednesdays, 1/2 hour lessons between 3:30 & 8:00 pm Sparwood Secondary High School Music Room

Voice and/or piano lessons provided privately. under the direction of an instructor.

Instructor Sophia is a talented and accomplished artist.

Registration: $270.00

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TAKE 3 MONTHS TO PAY FOR YOUR WINTER TIRES AT FERNIE FORD

ITS AS EASY AS 1,2,3...

1. Pick out your winter tires 2. Pay 1/3 deposit at the time of order 3. Make payments until winter arrives and it’s time for installation Offer also applicable to winter rims and tire pressure sensors *Balance to be paid at time of installation.

Must be installed by November 29/2013*

1492 Highway 3, Fernie (250) 423-9211

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Children’s talent show impresses downtown

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

“I am hoping it becomes an event everyone looks forward to with participation continuing to grow,” said event organizer Ange Qualizza. “In a town where athleticism dominates most stages, I find it inspirational to see these kids finding courage to perform on stage in front of the community. I think, personally, it is just about the cutest event.”

It was a fabulous hour of entertainment, and each participant was awarded a $10 gift certificate from Polar Peek Book Store and a candy bag. The Fernie Chamber of Commerce (Sunday Downtown Social) sponsors this event.

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ids took to The Arts Station stage last Sunday to show their talents. The Children’s Talent Show has been a part of the Downtown Sunday Social for three years.

There were five acts with eight performers in total, including Fernie’s famous young magician, dancers and singers. Mac and Finn Piney spun some magic, Sam Brennon, Kate Brennon and Sienna Longo sang, Lauren Sims, Sonna and Haley Qualizza danced.

Photos by Ange Qualizza

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

JanuaryINFORMATION 13, 2011 FALL COMMUNITY & REGISTRATION NIGHT

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Sparwood Community & Facility Services would like to extend a September 9th - May 8th, 2014 big thank you to the sponsors of the “Up, Up and Away!’ Summer Mondays In the Sparwood Curling Rink Camp Program offered through the Sparwood Leisure Centre. Due 8-10 Year Old Tap 4:00 - 4:45 Thursday, September 5th to the generous support for these Summer Programs we were able 5-6 Year Old Tap 4:45 - 5:15 6:00 - 8:30 pm to offer Preschool and Junior Camps for children between the ages 6-8 Year Old Jazz 5:30 - 6:00 Come and find out what’s happening in your community. See of three and eight.

8-10 Year Old Jazz 6:15 - 7:00 programs of interest to people of all ages and stages. Community As well as these camps for younger children we were able to offer 10-14 Year Old Jazz 7:00 - 7:45 groups and organizations are invited to participate in this an Adventure Camp where children between the ages of eight Tuesdays opportunity to promote their organization, register for programs and twelve were able to participate in exciting, fun filled activities 6-8 Year Old Ballet 4:00 - 4:30 and show what they have to offer. It’s free! It’s one night! which included day trips for Laser Tag, River Rafting, Zip Lining and 4-5 Year Old Ballet 4:30 - 5:00 Everyone’s invited!

Horseback Riding.

3-4 Year Old Ballet 5:15 - 5:45 Call Sparwood Community & Facility Services at: 250-425-0552 Many thanks to these generous sponsors...

8-10 Year Old Ballet 6:00 - 6:45 or email: recoffice@sparwood.ca to register your organization The Sparwood Public Library 9-15 Year Old Jazz Technique 6:45 - 7:30 and book your table.

Teck Coal Wednesdays Sparwood ECD Committee 6-8 Year Old Stretch 4:00 - 4:30 Sparwood the Arts Council 4-5 Year Old Ballet 4:45 - 5:15 The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce Melcer. “This allows our brand to resonate with our most District of Sparwood Mommy & Me Dance 5:30 - 6:00 launch ofthrough its new brand and program identity. “We’re now 3-4 Year 6:30 A place for children to learn play.

A drop-off important audience firstOld — Jazz our 6:00 own- community.”

10-14 Year Old Ballet 6:45 - 7:30 for preschoolers to develop their five selves: social, emotional, ideally positioned to clearly and consistently share our Thursdays gross motor, fine motor, and intellectual development.

Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15 pm The initial results theStretch branding include a new 10ofPlus 4:00 - exercise 4:30 Registration Information: community’s story,” said Terry Melcer, The District of This class will encourage 4-5 Year Old Jazz 4:30 5:00 you to become familiar logo, newwith taglines, a community website, professional Chief 8-10 Year Old Stretch 5:15 - 5:45 If your child Sparwood’s Your child will be Administrative You can registerOfficer. what your body needs as Year show Old Tapmaterials, 6:00 - 6:30ads, and other posters,7-8 trade was born in: enrolled in: your child on: well as offerimages, a comfortable 11-14 Year Old Tap 6:30 - 7:15 non-judgmental Unlike many community Sparwood’s brand has informational collateral, as well recommendations on 9-15 Year Old Ballet as Technique 7:15 - 8:00 2011 “First Time Away” Anytimebrands, after environment.

The level May 30th, 2013 not been developed primarily to increase tourism or of your flexibility not a how tois implement the brand as the community moves Mon. 1/2 Hour Class : $273.00 measure of who we are, 2010 “Play and Learn” May 29th,Rather, 2013 its brand development attract destination visitors. and begins to proactively share story.

Mon. 3/4 HouritsClass : $336.00 but rather forward an opportunity - 9:30am Tues. or Wed. or Thurs.

1/2 Hour Class: $300.00 to unwind and see our true is“Let’s to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, demonstrate 2009 Get Ready for May 30th, 2013 Tues. or Wed. or Thurs. 3/4 Hour Class: $375.00 potential. This class will give participants an opportunity to work “We’re not intent on strictly developing as a tourism (or earlier) aSchool” desire to continue- 9:30am to develop economic andget to know and understand their Registration Fee may be split into three equal payments. withdiversity, others as they own unique Due May 1, Sept.

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Jen Hickling memorial ball tournament

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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eams of softball fans, plus friends and family of Jen Hickling, were swinging their bats in Fernie Saturday at a ball tournament, named in her honour. Neon tutus and black leopard stripes were being flaunted on the fields and in the dugouts to add to

the spirit.

“There were eight teams in the tournament,” said Shiann Martin. “We were raising money for Fernie Friends for Friends and to put in a scholarship at the high school in culinary arts as Jen had her own cake business. I’d like to thank everyone for their support and help with everything. The tournie all in all was a weekend to remember my good friend

Jen who should still be with us. Ball was her favourite thing to do and it's not the same without her.”

This is the second ball tournament since the first one started last summer to raise funds to help Hickling’s long-term boyfriend and daughter after Hickling passed away last July from cancer at the age of 33.

Eight teams played in the Jen Hickling Ball Tournament on August 17.

The City of Fernie will host 18 championship teams from across Western Canada and the Northwestern United States as they compete in either surface or underground mine rescue tasks showcasing their skill and dedication in emergency response and mine rescue.

Saturday, September 7th Surface Mine Rescue Competition at the Max Turyk School Site 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. both days We need people to donate their time and energy in a variety of areas including; patients, runners, guides and judges. Volunteers will receive lunch and an invitation to the banquet (held Saturday evening).

To volunteer or if you need more information please contact: Phil Pascuzzi, Ministry of Mines, 250-423-0944 or Email: phil.pascuzzi@gov.bc.ca or Val Luznar-Purdy, Competition Coordinator, 250-423-4666 or Email: customerservice@thefreepress.ca

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camp teaches kids about waterways

The kids at the Elk Watershed Discovery Camp spent the week rafting, fishing, hiking and learning about why our waterways need to be protected.

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The Rocky Mountain Wakesurfing Association is pleased to announce that the 2nd Koocanusa Wakesurfing Challenge was a great success!

Juniors 1st: Belle Boehm Jaffray (BC) 2nd: Wyatt Dudley Jaffray (BC) Amateur Women Skim 1st: Zoey Shields Virginia (USA) 2nd: Gabrielle Brass Cranbrook (BC) 3rd: Missy Olivares California (USA) Amateur Women Surf 1st: Keya White Fernie (BC) 2nd: Lisa Klassen Fernie (BC) 3rd: Gabrielle Brass Cranbrook (BC) 1st: Chad Hudson Calgary (AB) 2nd: Phil Wilson Kelowna (BC) 3rd: Isaac Hockley Cranbrook (BC) Amateur Men Skim 1st: Adam May Langley (BC) 2nd: Mike Bogdavovich Langley (BC) 3rd: Isaac Hockley Cranbrook (BC) Amateur Men Surf 1st: Todd Witherell Washington (USA) 2nd: Tom Soles Fernie (BC) 3rd: Jon Shields Virginia (USA) Men Masters 1st: Ford Chupick Texas (USA) 2nd: Grant Witherell Washington (USA) 3rd: Shawn Wright Idaho(USA) Outlaw Men Surf 1st: Caroline Villeneuve Elko (BC) 2nd: Brittney Nyrose Lethbridge (AB) 3rd: Tara Fortier Idaho(USA) Pro Women Skim 1st: Brittney Nyrose Lethbridge (AB) 2nd: Caroline Villeneuve Elko (BC) 3rd: Emily Agate Fernie (BC) Pro Women Surf 1st: Keenan Flegel Florida (USA) 2nd: Aaron Witherell Washington (USA) 3rd: Sean Cummings California (USA) Pro Men Skim 1st: Keenan Flegel Florida (USA) 2nd: Aaron Witherell Washington (USA) 3rd: Sean Cummings California (USA) Pro Men Surf

Thank you and congratulations to all our competitors for taking part in the KWC! Watch our website and facebook page for photos and videos from this year’s event.

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FIRST EVER YOGA FESTIVAL This will be Fernie’s first ever yoga festival: Saturday August 24th to Sunday August 25th 2013. Held in conjunction with the Downtown Summer Socials Series. The event will be submitted to Guinness World Records in an effort to highlight the strength of the yoga community in Fernie.

You don’t have to have any experience at yoga to participate. In fact we encourage newbies because we want everyone to have a taste of the wonderful, feel good energy that yoga provides....

The Yoga Chain: - Will be led by a teacher who will demonstrate the first pose (mountain pose), and then like a domino effect each person will follow one after the other until everybody is doing that pose.

- When everyone has completed the chain the teacher will start the second pose (spread foot forward bend) and as with the first pose everyone will follow suit in a domino effect.

- The third pose will be done in the same way (easy sitting pose) - Finally, everyone will finish with sivasana (lying on their mat in relaxation) - Additional coaching will be given on the day Also happening that day:

- Pancho & Sal- Vancouver based Latin band will play live- www. riosamayaband.com - Indian Market - Nature Walk with Dee- www. elementsofself.wordpress.com - Local practitioners and artisan retailers will provide additional inspiration for the day This event will be the highlight of a day focusing on wellness for ‘Feel Good Fernie’.

A themed day of the Sunday Summer Socials events series.

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Busy summer for Bull River Shooters

By Bradley Woods The Bull River Shooters Association

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our of our members made the trek out to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, in July to compete at the Canadian National Silhouette Championship.

Our members saw some terrific results: •Jeramey Marsh took third in AAA class (.22 hunter rifle) •Trudy Phillips was third in AA class (.22 hunter rifle) •Richard Carrere was first in AA class (.22 hunter rifle); first in A class (high power hunter rifle) and third in A class (high power silhouette rifle) •Kalvin Marsh was top Canadian Junior (.22 silhouette rifle) and was second in AA class with both guns in small bore.

We also held a monthly club match on July 27.

Match winners are as follows: Silhouette Rifle .22cal •AA class Richard

Carrere •AAA class Jeramey Marsh •Match Champion Rob McKeeman Hunter Rifle .22cal •B class Deni Marsh •AA class Richard Carrere •AAA class Bill Johnson •Match Champion Rob McKeeman In early August Rob McKeeman travelled to the Alberta provincial high power championship and made us so very proud by becoming the provincial champion for silhouette rifle and was first in AA class with a hunter rifle.

This past weekend saw Oliver Graham (and family), Jeramey and Deni Marsh, Bill Johnson, Rob McKeeman and Brad Woods head to the Alberta small bore provincial championship.

We all enjoyed the hospitality at the beautiful Kananaskis range near Canmore and all relished in the competition.

Results of note: •Deni Marsh was first in A class with both guns •Brad Woods was third in AA class with hunter gun •Oliver Graham was fourth in AAA class with hunter gun •Rob McKeeman was second in AAA class with silhouette rifle and was first in Master class with hunter gun Our next match is this weekend, August 24 and 25. Saturday is the small bore (.22lr) competition and Sunday is a high power match. Shooting begins at 10 a.m. both days. Please arrive by 9 a.m. to register and sight-in/practice.

Anyone can join the competition and spectators are always welcome, especially those curious about our sport and thinking of giving it a try.

That’s how I got hooked five years ago!

I watched a match and was made to feel very welcome and was assured not to

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I urge you to check us out.

Don’t forget hearing protection if you come to the high power match Sunday.

It’s very exciting to see competitors try for the rams at 500 metres, shooting freehand.

A wealth of

information about Metallic Silhouette shooting can be found on the Internet.

For information about the BRSA please contact Rob. New members are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you at the range.

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n exhibit currently showing at The Arts Station will bring back some childhood memories, and not all good.

‘Modern Myth ~ the stories we tell’, looks at fairytales, childhood myths and dreams, and some of them can be slightly uncomfortable to look at.

Childhood imaginations can run wild, and sometimes it’s nice to leave them behind when we enter adulthood.

Charlotte Catchpole, Deirdre Earl and Nichole Yanota are three artists from the Crowsnest Pass with a shared love of the surreal, and it shows. Showcasing paintings, illustrations, and mixed media, these very modern narrative works might bring back mixed memories.

The exhibit runs until August 27 at The Arts Station in Fernie.

The work by three Crowsnest Pass artists can be seen at The Arts Station until August 27.

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Jason Scott brought his Neil Diamond tribute show to Fernie to keep the audience entertained with music spanning 50 years, from Sweet Caroline to Forever in Blue Jeans.

The show was sold out, with most people enjoying a prime rib dinner before the performance.

“It was a great deal with dinner, and the prime rib was delicious, said Legion president Terry Rimmer. “And the show was sold out the day before.”

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Conversations with Mary - Rory Hinds A South African born skateboarder on how film making has taken him all over the world into a glamorous industry making music videos, commercials, and movies, but now he chooses a quieter pace of life in Fernie.

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For each resident that leaves expressing discontent with change, someone new comes in that embraces it.

One such person is Rory Hinds. An avid traveller who could have nested anywhere in the world but chose to make Fernie home because, “I’m a keen snowboarder in winter and mountain biker in summer so I can see the world from unique angles both physically and creatively.”

As a youngster Rory was a successful vert skateboarder sponsored by Zorlac Skateboards, Island Style and Blitz Clothing, but he soon discovered a passion for being behind the lens, taking photos and filming daredevil stunts of friends using a Leica 35mm and Kodak 8mm cameras.

Once home he edited the footage with two VHS recorders wired together.

Rory was born in Durban, South Africa but at age 18 after completion of his graphic design studies he immigrated to the

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UK and found work as a freelance designer and photo retoucher at top advertising and design agencies in London.

With a strong desire to keep learning production and design technology Rory improved his skills by developing and creating multimedia products for HewlettPackard and British Telecom while living in Australia. He became so good that he trained the advertising team of a firm on the tropical island of Mauritius and created the island’s first animated television commercial.

On his return to London he founded a production company, Ignition, that created event presentations for BBC’s annual corporate conference and for music artists’ launch parties for Sony Music. This resulted in over 300 commercials for Sony music including for artists Mariah Carey, Offspring and Ricky Martin that appeared on major global and satellite TV stations like ITV, Channel 4, MTV and Sky. Rory went on to colour grading and

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e would like to thank everyone who helped to make our 20th Wedding Anniversary party such a BIG SURPRISE and a great success!

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finishing and worked as a finishing artist on documentaries and a variety of feature and short films for many of London’s independent filmmakers. He says that it wasn’t long before he had mastered control of the camera and ‘Ignition’ evolved into ‘Mine Films’ developing even higher cinematography skills, filming music videos and commercials for Sony Music, Pilot Pens, Mark’s Work Warehouse, Travel Alberta and Atlantic Records.

Full length feature films such as the documentary about the controversial Glasgow Soccer teams Rangers and Celtic gained him attention as did being the first in the UK to have the legendary RED 4k Digital Cinema Camera that he has used to shoot with since 2007.

Work at Wolff Olins included the launch of the UK’s National Lottery and the design for British Telecom’s corporate identity. He also has corrected and manipulated photos for both national and international marketing campaigns like Virgin Mobile and the Hollywood blockbuster, Godzilla.

He has a list of credits to fill a couple of pages with names like Ron Howard’s Angels and Demons and Frost/ Nixon as the Second Unit RED Director of Photography and in films such as Below Zero, Dust and Milo and Kate, working

as director, editor, colourist and visual effects.

This attractive but unassuming young man says that his “in-depth knowledge of post-production techniques gives him a distinct advantage and is invaluable to any project.” As well, his canny ability to shoot, edit and finish permits enormous creative freedom. His unique directing style and “command of creative lighting” places him in a distinctive position to carve his own niche in this very competitive film world. Even more helpful is his calm presence and ability to complete production within deadline, come in on budget and do all of this while moving things effortlessly along.

Sometimes people wonder what type of person lives in this changed Fernie and although mining is the backbone of this town as it is in the entire Valley, new technology has made it possible to have someone like Rory live here while still providing services to long established clients in London like Rockstar games, Roadrunner Records and Atlantic Records.

Rory has been a fulltime resident for over six years and says this is a place he wants to stay permanently.

Fernie is fortunate to have people like Rory call Fernie home as they contribute a colourful weave to the tapestry of this town.

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Getting a jump on downhill biking on Fernie Alpine Resort’s trails Want to improve your mountain biking skills? Try a clinic at Fernie Alpine Resort and take your riding up to the next level.

Ladies’ Day Golf Results

By Jill Snell

Event: Low Gross 0-23: Bridget Hemsted 24-29: Kathy Pachara and Pat Moore 30-35: Brenda Muselius and Donna Miller 36+: Nan Morrison Skins: Kathy Pachara, Kay Chesley (2), Bridget Hemsted (3), Ursula Schroeder and Pat Moore.

Attendance Draw winners: Park Place - Jan Caufield, Overwaitea - Heather Quattrin, Freshies - Val Emond. big welcome goes out to Heather Quattrin who joined the ladies for the first time this season, we hope we get to see more of her in the future. There was one deuce on the course on Tuesday, so the big winner for the day was Bridget Hemsted. Congratulations “B” for putting in a great round. There were 17 ladies that made it out to enjoy a beautiful day on the Fernie Golf and County Club course and we hope everyone had fun. In addition, five of our regular ladies participated in the Elkford tournament also held that day. As always a special thanks goes out to the Ladies’ Day sponsors including: Park Place, Investor’s Group, Fernie Chiropractic, The Best Western, Odyssey/Investia, Overwaitea, The Tipple, Vitality Body and Mind and Freshies.

We look forward to having many of you out on the course next week. Remember, you do not need to play in one of the organized tee times to play in the event or be eligible for the attendance draws. All you need to do is: have a Tuesday tee time, sign in and pay for the event in the pro-shop and complete your scoring in the binder located in the ladies locker room. Event winners are determined from the binder details after 9 p.m. on Tuesday nights or when the proshop closes (whichever is earlier).

Keep your eyes open for the upcoming August 20 results, as these will be a special edition of results for the 2013 Fernie Ladies Amateur Open (an event that has been set up as a two person best ball format with individual and team prizes to be awarded and will see players not only from Fernie but also all around the East Kootenay and the Crowsnest Pass).

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Megan Lees, Alicia Ens and Cheryl TracyGould got a jump on their downhill mountain biking skills as they rode for two days getting advanced instruction.

All photos by T. Hynd

Megan Lees practises at the beginning of Ewok trail during the Women’s Mountain Bike Camp at Fernie Alpine Resort this weekend.

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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e were a small group of five in the advanced group including our stellar instructor Aidan Jones providing personalized steps to launch us to the next level.

The Women’s Intermediate and Advanced Mountain Bike (MTB) Camp was the last of three skills training sessions specifically for women this summer at Fernie Alpine Resort. The

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group split into two groups of intermediate and advanced with Heather Johnson leading the intermediate group.

The thing about skills training camps is it’s not all about pedaling down the mountain as fast as you can.

Sometimes it means pushing your heavy downhill back up the hill to redo a feature or piece of difficulty after getting feedback.

It all depends on how you’re feeling. There is no pressure except for how much you want to get out of it for

yourself that day.

Cheryl Tracy-Gould signed up for the twoday camp for two reasons. “I wanted to meet other women in town who downhill.

I’ve been riding with guys or by myself.

Riding by myself, I find I’m picking up bad habits and keeping them. I want to learn (how to do) jumps. Now I know ‘load and explode.’

I’ve never heard of that before. Now I can take advantage of the trail features, not waste them.”

“Today’s bikes are

(relatively) light. It’s a lot about weighting the bike to use traction and let the bike do the work,” said Jones.

He practises what he speaks. Jones has been ski instructing for two years and MTB racing in the United States this year.

When it comes to coaching or instructing, “I like watching people progress, especially these ladies with jumps. They are cleaning jumps they couldn’t (yesterday).”

Alicia Ens and Megan Lees both came from Calgary with friends and family for the weekend and the camp. Lees’ parents got her into mountain biking when she was 17 years old so they

Kalvin Marsh Kalvin Marsh was top Canadian Junior (.22 silhouette rifle) and was second in AA class with both guns in small bore at the Canadian National Silhouette Championship in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, last month.

came for the weekend to cycle as well.

“This is my first year with a downhill mountain bike and I’ve had no previous instruction.

The flooding (this spring) wrecked a lot of biking areas around Calgary like Canmore,” said Ens. The advantage of improving riding skills is gaining and maintaining control of you and your bike rather than simply pushing the limit based on your adrenalin tolerance. You actually do become a better skilled rider, which increases fun and decreases injury and misery.

Thanks Heather and Aidan!

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More than 250 shooters attended the 3 - D Archery Shoot.

Photos by Virgil Villains

he Fernie Rod and Gun Club (FRGC) held its annual August 3-D Archery shoot and the ‘Elk Valley Extreme’ finals on the weekend.

More than 250 shooters, including 68 youth shooters, embarked on three courses of 15 targets at the FRGC archery range. Some of the targets on the courses were full sized moose, elk, sheep, deer, bears and exotic targets including poisonous frogs, crocodiles and

dinosaurs!

All of the youth shooters received awards for their participation (sponsored by Teck) and enjoyed a balloon and zombie shoot Saturday afternoon.

The second leg of the Elk Valley Extreme qualifier was held all day Saturday and the finals were Saturday night.

The first qualifier shoot was held during Sparwood’s 3-D shoot in June. The two clubs and Kootenay Archery sponsor the Elk Valley Extreme.

144 shooters tried to qualify for the 22 spots during the two

qualifier shoots. The top five shooters advance, along with the top two women and top two youth from each shoot. Two wildcard positions are chosen at each event also.

15-year-old Ross Grimm from Medicine Hat was the overall winner of the Elk Valley Extreme and took home a $1,000 gift certificate from Kootenay Archery. Chris Mummery took second place and claimed a $500 gift certificate and third place went to last year’s champion Jamie Brehaut.

All 22 participants received a prize for qualifying this year.

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Merchandise for Sale

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Real Estate

Rentals

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Transportation

Feed & Hay

Building Supplies

Heavy Duty Machinery

Business for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc for Rent

Auto Financing

Scenic Downtown Elkford

Furnished & unfurnished properties available for rent in Sparwood & Elkford. Call Lindsay 250-425-1180 or

LOG HOME shell kit WRC 6X8 flat 3 bdrm w/grge & curved glass sunroom, ready to ship, 604-856-9732

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

Food Products

Pets Border Collie puppies for sale, $200 each, ready to go. Call 250-425-7799 or 250-4255137

Merchandise for Sale

Bartering

BUTCHER SHOP

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.60/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

2011 FORD ESCAPE 4DR LIMITED 4WD

25,977*

NOW! $

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Call sales at 250-423-9211

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Garage Sales 155 Ridgemont Crescent Sat., Aug. 24th 10am-2pm Over 40 jigsaw puzzles (50 cents - $2 ea). Books galore, winter jackets, bedding, lamps, some collectibles, cobalt glass, older loveseat and swivel rocker $70 and much more.

Some great buys for students going off to school.

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

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40’ Containers under $2500!

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Misc. for Sale

2009 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4

21,247*

NOW! $

STK# UT0578

1501-9th Ave. 250-423-6625

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Tom Uphill Manor 1301 4th Ave.Fernie B.C Available Quality-Affordable and Accessible Housing Active Living for Independant Seniors and People with Disabilities.

Meal Service To Book a tour or for more information call

Julie Langille 250-278-3347

Apartments for Rent 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Furnished & Unfurnished From

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695 per month

1422 & 1462 – 6th Avenue, Fernie Located behind the Best Western

For more information call

250-423-1358

Fully Loaded

33,487*

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*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

For Sale By Owner

Fernie Exchange New & Used & Pawnbrokers t 8F HJWF MPBOT PO QBXOBCMF JUFNT XL UP XLT t

2013 FORD FLEX SEL AWD

Call sales at 250-423-9211

Misc. for Sale

Simmons 3 seat sofa (new) $395, 3 filing cabinets; letter $25, legal $79, selection of used bikes $189-$495, sofa & love seat; green/oak $249, 3 antique dressers $350, $450, $800, apartment size automatic washer $395, 1993 Jaguar XJ; runs good $3500, 6 drawer dresser $49, 5 drawer dresser hi boy $99, 2 portable DVD players $49-$69, good selection Gibson vintage guitars $1500-$2900, Tipmann 98 custom paintball & accessories $199, good selection 18-20 cu ft fridges; excellent shape $249-$499, portable Maytag dishwasher $299, 1915 Remington typewriter $225, 2 vintage console tube type radios as is $60 ea, china cabinet (dark pine) 2 piece $249, black fridge & stove set $495, 5 drawer pine blonde hi boy $149, 8 drawer hutch & mirror pine $299, 2 stainless steel/black fridges $395 ea, 2-3 brush polishers $95 ea, electric guitars, amps, acoustic guitars, good selection of musical instruments and accessories, 2 drum sets pearl $350 & $299, 2 four string bass guitars; new $379 & used $249, violins, electric & acoustic apartment size piano & bench $599, jewelry, necklaces, rings, camcorders, DVDs, turntables, Danby spin washer $399.

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Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

BEAUTIFUL 3300 sq/f custom built home, 10 acres, 10 min. d’town Cranbrook $509,900 priced to sell, to view call Rob 587-216-2334 or OPEN house Sat Aug 17th 11-4 pm ROBSON Home For Sale: $185,000 (5 min to Castlegar) 1 bdrm, 1100 sqft, Ready to move in. 250-304-2944 Starter Retirement Double Wide 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath on lot. $159,000 250 357-2929

Lakeshore BOSWELL - Lakefront Home with 115ft grassy beach front.

Great view over Kootenay Lake. 1600 square ft with 3+1 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, large family room. Large workshop, quonset, boat-house with 18ft Sea Ray Open Bow boat. $465,000 Phone: 250-2238227; email: helgach@theeastshore.net

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ALPINE COURT Spacious NEW apartments

SPARWOOD: 2-bdrm apts. for rent, appliances & heat inc., $850. 1-bdrm condo, some furniture, $750. Large 2-bdrm apt. downtown, inc. heat & lights, $900. Call (250)425-5432.

SPARWOOD, B.C. Pine Crest Apartments Under New Management Fully Renovated 1 & 2 bedrooms available Pinecrest36@gmail.com 1-778-518-2253 To view: www.glprental.com

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Sparwood Mtn Air Chalets, furnished (or not) 1 bdrm inc. util, w/deck, n/p, $750 + DD. Sept.1st. Call 403-474-3926 or 403-616-6467.

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Modular Homes Mobile homes for rent in Sparwood F, S, W & Dryer, 2 to 3 BR. 250-425-4424 , 250-425-4646

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month

Homes for Rent

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

SPARWOOD - FOR RENT Mobile all appliances. $900/month.

House on approx. 3 acres. $1500/month.

Call Joe 250-425-5387 SPARWOOD - split level, 3+ bdrm, large laundry & storage, fenced yard. $1500/month.

Call Mark 250-423-1497 or 250-423-4896.

Includes heat, lights, & hot water

250-865-2722 Live in scenic & peaceful Elkford

ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units

Motels,Hotels

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1-250-865-7676

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

lindsay@sparwoodrealestate.ca

SPARWOOD, ELKFORD & FERNIE - Furnished & unfurnished rentals available.

Contact Tammie Davy at 250-425-2968 or apply on line: elkvalleylistings.ca.

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GOLDEN OAK GARDENS 1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)- month 2 Bdrm - $850 (& up)- month

Hot Water Included

Walking Distance to Mall

250-865-2722

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Call sales at 250-423-9211

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

Shared Accommodation FERNIE Roommate wanted to share apartment. $300/month plus a portion of utilities.

Call Brian 250-430-2780 or Dylan 250-278-0016.

Storage SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finnigan’s Storage.

250-4233308 or 250-423-4207.

STORAGE PLUS: Bays heated or cold & service bays with air, minor repairs. 250-4237492.

Suites, Upper Fernie Ski Hill - Upper Suite For Rent $2000/month.

2 bdrm, upper unit in a house available on Timberline Cres. for long term lease (min. 12 months). Fireplace, granite, W/D, hot tub. Utilities incl.

Non-smoking.

No pets.

Contact: trish@verticalaccess.ca

or 403-589-0457.

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Transportation

Aircraft

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Off Road Vehicles

MOBILE Car Wrap Campaigns For A Water Beverages Drinks (Link Art™ Inc). Interested Car Owners Should Apply & Earn $500/WK. Text: 347-842-0637 OR linksconceptads@yahoo.com

Trucks & Vans For Sale 2002 GMC Sierra 4X4

Fully loaded 3/4, only 135,500 km’s, tow package with transmission cooler and five point hitch.

Excellent condition only two owners.

Brand new winter tires only used half a season.

Asking $11,000.

Call 403 803-8959

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION To: ANGELO TALARICO, formerly of 112, 1491 – 5th Avenue Fernie BC V0B 1M1 (herein described as the “rental unit�). Take notice that the landlord of the rental unit, Schickedanz Properties B.C. Ltd., intends to dispose of the personal property abandoned by you consisting of household furniture, home and yard tools and winemaking equipment (herein described as the “property�) at the rental unit 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: - You take possession of the property, You establish a right to the possession of the property, or - You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right. After the expiration of the 30 day period, the property will be disposed of with no further notice to you:

by Public Auction at 10:00AM on September 28, 2013 at Finnigan Storage Nook, #17 Ktunaxa Road, Fernie BC Landlord: Schickedanz Properties B.C. Ltd. 127 – 18 Royal Vista Link NW Calgary AB T3R 0K4 403-239-1952 Attn: Alvin Johnston

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Two bdrm condo Sparwood Heights Ponderosa Manor.

Furnished.

Call 250-423-1687.

*Plus $399 doc + taxes DLR 30507

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G.G lot, on Second Avenue. to ordered finally arrived, it The the In August 1898 Mr. It was also home to he Free Press is one He then went east in Fernie. for thrown out of the train editor and his family plant and stock was of the oldest business Henderson arrived dumped into two feet town didn’t buy the in the quite a few weeks, to build a first and in Fernie. Almost as Although the as hotel of snow. much back then, necessary newspaper and job Free dead of winter, soon as people were settling look like The first home of The to Mr. Henderson had a hunch class was hard in the area and starting printing office, returning Press was in a 12 foot x accommodation early days want- that it was going to grow the of the build the town, they shack, to come by in amazing, late in November 12 foot rough board Fernie. of ed a community newspaper into somethingbrother Mr. same year. present in in the rear of the news, so he and his to spread the local The railway was then else R.L. Henderson bought a lot events and everything

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Dogwood Park boat launch receiving restoration work

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, August 22, 2013

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SUMMER CLEARANCE EVENT An aerial photograph of the Elk River and Dogwood Park shows the bank erosion that is being restored after the flood in June.

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he City of Fernie has put in an application to the Ministry of Environment (MOE) for the construction of a new boat launch on the Elk River. The location is only 20 metres away from the current location. This way the current boat launch can still be used during the construction of the new one. The proposed project has budgeted $60,000 with the majority of the funds coming from the Resort Municipality Initiative fund.

There’s a section of the riverbank that needs to be protected in the proposed area of the new boat launch but the restoration work needs to be approved as it involves in stream work.

“We have, as yet, not received

approval from the MOE for the boat launch re-construction,” said Terry Nelson, Senior Engineering Technologist for the City of Fernie.

“We have, however, worked all week on the Dogwood Park riverbank restoration, and will begin hauling rip-rap rock on August 19 to be placed on the prepared slopes.

We have ordered the armour flex concrete mats for the new boat launch ramp, and expect them to arrive this week.”

The Section 9 – “Works in and About a Stream” approval is required from MOE before the boat ramp construction can begin in the Elk River. A ramp will be built to extend deep enough to function at the lowest water levels.

As soon as the city gets approval, the work on the new boat launch will commence.

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Golf: the game that fits like a glove

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A glove will reduce the pressure applied to the grip of a golf club.

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ave you ever asked yourself what a golf glove is really for? And why a golfer only wears one? The first thing to realize is that a glove allows a golfer to have a better grip on the club no matter what the weather is like. A glove is particularly useful when it’s raining or the weather is very humid.

A glove is also used to

exert less pressure on the grip of the club. This is due to the effect of having an extra layer between the hands and the club, which translates into a loosening of the muscles at the moment when the club makes contact with the ball. When taking lessons your pro will tell you repeatedly not to apply too much pressure on your clubs. Wearing a glove will not only help you to avoid holding a club too tightly but it

will also help you master a good grip. A righthanded player wears the glove on the left hand, i.e. the one which is in complete contact with the club handle.

Golf gloves are made of either leather or a synthetic material.

Those made of synthetic material are generally very resistant and inexpensive. Those made of good quality leather

are supple, durable, and thinner, giving a better feel. Glove manufacturers have also developed a material combining both leather and synthetic materials, which offer the best of both worlds.

Factors affecting your golf swing

ven though golf is just an outdoor activity for some people, this marvellous sport is governed by its own, very particular science. When we talk about a stroke, well, or not so well executed, 99% of the time we’re talking about technique.

Even though technique is one of the big pieces of the puzzle, there are in fact many other factors that have to be taken in to account: mental attitude, emotional control, surroundings, physical capacity, tactics, equipment, technique.

1. Mental attitude: Obviously, we’re talking here about the capacity of the student to concentrate, but also about his personal knowledge, his ability to analyze and understand, as well as his understanding of the movement that he is executing and why.

These gloves will need to be cared for if you want them to stay in good condition. So, the last thing you should do is to leave your glove at the bottom of your golf bag after your round of golf !

Instead, leave it to dry flat at room temperature and be sure not to bring it into direct contact with a source of heat.

which could affect the player.

3. Surroundings: The place, its level of difficulty; faced with a water obstacle or a sand trap, etc. The weather; the heat, the cold, rain or lightning, etc.

2. Emotional control: This concerns fears, hesitations, lack of interest, distractions and all the outside, emotional influences

4. Physical capacity: The capacity or incapacity of the player to make certain movements.

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The lack of flexibility, height, weight, etc.

5. Tactics: The capacity of the student to analyze the situation, awareness of the pluses and minuses, as well as the choices he has, to be able to make the right decision.

ne w 6. W ith technology, golf equipment should be adapted to the customer. We are not talking here about personalized adjustments in the extreme, which some golfing enthusiasts inflict on themselves.

However, the fact remains that a golf club that is too long, too short, too heavy, too light, with more of an angle... will affect the ball’s trajectory.

all 7. Technique: aspects of the technique of the swing, positive or negative, which affects the ball’s trajectory.