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Yogis take over downtown Fernie

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Fernie’s first Wellness Festival celebrated all things yoga-related and included a world record breaking attempt as well as workshops, demonstrations and activities Little Sprouts grubby - Page 2

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The closing event, an attempt to break the world record for the longest yoga chain, was held on Second Avenue in Fernie at the Sunday Social. For the full story and more photos go to page 19 or visit www.thefreepress.ca Photo by A. MacDonald

Smitty’s serves up Page 18

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Dirt biker killed in logging truck collision By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

A Aspen Drive beautifucation - Page 13

22-year-old man is dead after the dirt bike he was riding collided with a logging truck in what RCMP are calling a “freak accident.” The local man was dirt biking on Lodgepole Forest Service Road east of Elko on Sunday at around

4 p.m. with a friend when they encountered a Canfor truck coming the opposite direction. The truck swerved to the right to try to avoid the man, but while the one dirt bike swerved right and avoided the truck, the victim went left, straight towards the truck. The truck driver tried to avoid the bike, ending up in the ditch, but the bike collided with the truck.

“At the moment it just looks like a freak and very tragic accident.” Sgt. Will Thien Elk Valley RCMP

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. “At the moment it just looks like a

freak and very tragic accident,” said Sgt. Will Thien from the Elk Valley RCMP. “It happened very fast and there was no time for the truck driver to try to avoid hitting the bike. “We are not suspecting alcohol was involved.” The investigation is ongoing. Sgt. Thien said the RCMP are unlikely to be releasing the man’s name.

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Grubby and happy little sprouts in Fernie

Digging into it at the Little Sprouts gardening program.

Photos by A. Treharne

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ittle Sprouts gardening program is great for kids that like to get their hands dirty. The free program, run by the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre, is held at the Fernie Community EcoGarden in Prentice Park every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to noon during July and August, and encourages kids to learn about dirt, bugs, and gardening. The program has been really popular, with more than 40 kids showing up most weeks. Saturday, August 31st Kids up to age six are invited, along with their parent/caregiver. As well as messing around in the dirt, there are also crafts, snacks, and songs! Sparwood Arena

ROLLER DERBY

The Avalanche City Roller Girls (ACRG) want YOU to come and cheer them on. It’s going to be an awesome day to watch some high caliber derby. Three fantastic games all in one day!

Come out and support the Avalanche City Roller Girls and don’t forget to wear red.

*Game 1 ~ 2:00 pm ACRG vs. Red Deer Belladonnas *Game 2 ~ 5:00 pm Red Deer Belladonnas vs. West Kootenay Kannibelles *Game 3~ 7:00 pm Main Event ACRG vs. West Kootenay Kannibelles After Party: The Northern Tickets: $10 @ Gear Hub, Hempire, Sparwood Husky Children 12 & under no charge

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Two arrested for grow op in Fernie By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

small grow op was taken down in Fernie last week. On August 20, Elk Valley RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a residence in Fernie and seized several mature marijuana plants

as well as a quantity of dried marijuana buds in mason jars. A 35-year-old male and a 29-year-old female, both Fernie residents, were arrested without incident, and were released pending charges. Sgt. Will Thien, from the Elk Valley RCMP said the quantity was under 10 plants and charges are unlikely to be related to drug trafficking.

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Fernie cadet earns prestigious award

Manitou Road gets paved

Manitou Road is getting paved, at a cost of $429,000. By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ork on the roads in the area known as the Ghostrider subdivision in Fernie is underway. The project, which in total is costing nearly a million dollars, will see Dicken Road resurfaced and Manitou Road paved. The interior gravel roads, Ktunaxa Road, Shadow Road and Kutenai Road, will also be re-graveled. The City of Fernie is also dealing with drainage issues in the subdivision. “In spring time there is typically a lake down there,” said Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer at the City of Fernie. “So we are doing some drainage work to deal with that as well as the resurfacing work.” The area just off Highway 3 outside

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Fernie is home to several businesses, including Ghostrider Motorsports, Fernie Brewing Company and Fernie Auto Parts. Putting asphalt on Manitou Road is the most expensive project, costing $429,000. It is due to be completed by September 13. Resurfacing part of Dicken Road in the subdivision will cost $173,500 and work on the gravel roads and drainage will cost $189,000 and should all be completed by September 6. The City of Fernie is also currently resurfacing Fourth Street, at a cost of $263,000. “In spring time there are heaves on Fourth Street coming down the hill,” said Hendricks. “So we are dealing with that issue now.” The work on Fourth Street is scheduled to be finished around press time (August 28).

Cadet Alais Englehardt is presented with the ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit, recognizing him as the top cadet in the Fitness and Sports Instructor Course during six weeks of training at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre by Reverend Ron Watson, Unit Padre for the ANAVETS Branch #5, Vernon, B.C. Photo by Wayne Emde Submitted

adet Alais Englehardt of Fernie, was the recipient of an Army Navy Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS) Cadet Medal of Merit at the Final Parade and Sunset Ceremony at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre. Cadet Englehardt is a member of 2757 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Fernie. The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, or ANAVETS, is Canada’s oldest Veterans association with a proud history dating to 1840. The ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit recognizes the top cadet during the summer’s training at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (VACSTC) on each of the Instructor level courses. In addition to the medal, the cadets are eligible for a $1,000 bursary which can be applied to any

accredited university or community college. Cadet Englehardt was enrolled in the sixweek Fitness and Sports Instructor Course which not only focuses on individual fitness, but prepares the cadets to fulfill the duties of a sports and fitness instructor at his or her home corps. Cadets study the theory and the benefits of sports, learn muscle structure, injury prevention and safety, and nutritional planning. They also learn to lead warmup and cool-down sessions and assist in planning and running team sports. After the final parade, the cadets made their way to their homes in western Canada. During the summer, 1,200 army, sea and air cadets from western Canada will have spent up to six weeks in the Okanagan Valley centre, expanding the training they receive at their home corps, developing new skills and forming friendships.

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Students win national writing competition

Two Fernie Academy students are first prize winners for short story and poetry writing By Jamie Hide

indella Sugden and Sienna Longo, two students from The Fernie Academy, have been selected as first-prize winners in the 2012/2013

National Student Short-Story and Poetry Contest held by Polar Expressions Publishing. As a result of their outstanding accomplishments, Sindella, the Grade 10 Short-Story Contest

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winner, received $140, and Sienna, the Grade Five Poetry Contest winner received $100. The Fernie Academy received matching prizes. In addition, both students received a copy of the anthology in which their writing was published. Along with these two first prize-winners, 19 other students from The Fernie Academy were also selected to have their writing published in these same anthologies. Their writing was chosen from thousands of pieces submitted from across the country. The national recognition highlights the emphasis The Fernie Academy places on the written word. Congratulations to the following students who were recognized

in Polar Expressions national publications: Madalon Burnett, and Hallie MacLachlan (Gr. 12), Sindella Sugden Lingard, and Sascha van Zyl (Gr. 10), Evan Traverse, Eva Sombrowski, Maria Landa, Leela Hafeezi, Gillian Craig, Zachary Bullock, and Jacob Blair (Gr. 9), Andrew Craig, Lauren Samycia, and Maelle Weber (Gr. 7), Nathan Bullock, Emma Fyfe, Ava Hozjan, Emma Morgan, Malia Samycia, and Anika Traverse (Gr. 6), and Sienna Longo (Gr. 5). Polar Expressions Publishing is proud to be able to showcase the amazing work of Canadian students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Their intent is to provide a tool to educators in promoting

Sindella Sugden (left) and Sienna Longo have been selected as firstprize winners in the 2012/2013 National Student Short-Story and Poetry Contest held by Polar Expressions Publishing. Submitted photos

poetry and prose with the goal of inspiring a lifelong enchantment. The contests are an opportunity for students across our diverse nation to see their work in print

and compare it with that of their peers. For the two student contests (poetry and short story), Polar Expressions received entries from over 1,000 teachers across

Canada. More than $11,500 in cash was awarded to students and schools. Polar Expressions also gave more than $10,000 worth of books to school libraries.

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We will be making electrical system improvements in Elkford on Sunday, September 29, 2013. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately six hours.

Where: Town of Elkford - all customers in Elkford-including Highway 43, 4km south of Industrial Park. When: Sunday, September 29, 2013 Time:

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To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances and unplug all electronics. For the first hour after the power comes back on, please only plug in or turn on those electronics and appliances that you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded.

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Ex-Fire Chief imprisoned for sexual offences By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ormer Sparwood Fire Chief, Rick Goold, has been imprisoned for charges related to touching three young girls for sexual purposes. Goold, 57, who pled guilty to three separate charges in June, received a sevenand-a-half month jail sentence with a two-

year probation order. Crown counsel, Ann Katrine Saettler, said both crown and the defence had taken the same position on sentencing, and the fact that Goold had come forward himself with information about two of the charges was taken into consideration. Initially there was only one charge

against Goold when one of the girls came forward to police with a complaint. Upon police investigation, Goold admitted to the offence and then came forward with information about two other offences. “It is quite unusual in that he not only admitted to the first offence that police were asking him about,

but then came forward with additional offences that he was not being investigated for,” said Saettler. The three girls were all aged between six and nine at the time

of the offences, which took place between 1999 and 2005, while Goold was Fire Chief in Sparwood. “The offences were not related to his duties as Fire Chief,”

he District of Sparwood will be placing two Clothesline drop boxes in town, where people can donate gently used clothing, electronics and small household items. The Clothesline drop boxes are used as a fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association. After receiving input from the

Sparwood New to You, council endorsed the placement of two boxes within the District. The funds raised from this program will assist in promoting diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. The Canadian Diabetes Association will be fully responsible for the cost and maintenance of the drop boxes. Watch for placement of the red drop boxes with the Canadian Diabetes Association Collection Program logo.

Fire Service Exemplary Service Medal for 20 years of service. Goold first appeared in court in Cranbrook in October 2011 and was convicted on June 27 of this year.

Boat launch ready for action

Clothesline drop boxes By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

said Saettler. “The girls were friends of his daughters and all the offences took place in the Goold home.” In April 2000 Goold was presented with the

The boat launch under construction last week. Photo by A. Treharne

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he new boat launch in Dogwood Park is nearly ready to go. Work began at the site last week and the ramp was being installed as The Free Press went

to print Tuesday evening. The City of Fernie received the permit for the new boat launch from the Ministry of Environment (MOE) Monday morning last week, and work began almost immediately to replace the old ramp that dates back to 1995. “The original ramp was put in 18 years ago when the new bridges went in over the Elk River,” said Terry Nelson, Senior Engineering Technologist for the City of Fernie. “The old bridge concrete was used to make it, and it was a 20 per cent slope. “This new one is properly engineered at a 14 per cent slope.” The whole project, including landscaping trail alignment, signage and benches, is budgeted at $60,000. There will also be four bays created so boats can wait their turn by the ramp. “Before, boats would have to wait on the other side of the river then rush over when the ramp was free,” said Nelson.

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Volunteer Appreciation –

Saturday September 7th, 2013 Are you a volunteer in Elkford? We would like to recognize you and the hard work done by the volunteers in our community to create and support the liveability of Elkford. The District of Elkford is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 7th, 2013 at the Community Conference Centre from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. We encourage all volunteers and their families to join us for this fun afternoon which includes a barbeque, music and activities. Please call 250-865-4010 for more information.

Elkford Seniors You’re Invited

Lieutenant Governor’s Visit to Elkford September 4th 10:30 am to 11:00 am Elkford Community Conference Centre

We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits:

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Coffee, tea and squares will be served.

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings

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

September 9

Regular Council @ 6pm

September 23 Regular Council @ 6pm

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Editorial by Angela Treharne

ews that the RCMP busted a small Fernie grow op last week stirred up mixed responses among readers. Some readers feel that cracking down on these small grow ops is a total waste of police time and taxpayers’ money, but others say these people are criminals as bad as any others and should be taken down. Short of looking the other way, the police still have no option but to charge casual marijuana users with simple possession. It’s a criminal activity, even if the grow op is not involved in trafficking. That means costly paperwork for the cops, yet more strain on the overtaxed justice system and criminal convictions and records that can adversely affect citizenship, jobs and travel. It’s also hugely inefficient. Barely half of drug-related cases result in convictions. And, of course, taxpayers are footing the bill. However you feel about it, it’s hard to argue against the initiative currently being toured around the province by Sensible BC. The Vancouver-based group has prepared legislation called The Sensible Policing Act, which would effectively decriminalize marijuana by stopping B.C. police from making searches or arrests for simple possession. The law also calls upon the federal government to repeal marijuana prohibition, so that B.C. can legally regulate its cultivation and sale. The proposed law has been accepted by Elections BC, and the group will have 90 days to collect signatures from 10 per cent of the registered voters in every electoral district, beginning September 9. The Sensible BC-commissioned study touted by the group indicates that more than $10 million is spent on enforcement annually. That figure wouldn’t disappear entirely by decriminalizing simple possession, but at least a good chunk of that total could probably be directed into more pressing police concerns. Pot is big business in B.C. and in Canada, and allowing such a commodity to go unregulated and untaxed is a lost opportunity for taxpayers. But, let’s not forget, there are health risks linked to smoking marijuana. These include dependency problems, mental heath problems and lung damage. It can cause paranoia in the short term, and in those with a pre-existing psychotic illness, such as schizophrenia, it can contribute to relapse. Like alcohol, it’s not something that benefits society, but that doesn’t mean it should be illegal. Just because something is legalized, it doesn’t mean everyone is going to take it up as their new hobby. Sensible BC have 90 days to collect over 400,000 signatures. If they collect those signatures, the Sensible Policing Act can be brought to a referendum in September 2014. Sensible B.C.’s initiative is an ambitious one, and may be futile without finding support in all corners of the province.

Letters to the Editor Hellishly good trails

On August 24 at 8 a.m, over 50 runners nervously lined up for the start of Heiko’s Hellish Half Marathon 2013. There is no doubt about it; this is one of the best trail runs around. The trail was well marked, the aid stations had enthusiastic attendants and prize giving was at El Guapo, with every competitor receiving a hearty meal and prizes (thank you sponsors). Events like these take a lot of organizing and in this case, it's a very small group of people (Ross and his friends) that come together to make it so successful. If you haven't done this run yet, plan to next August. It makes you proud to live in Fernie and it's a great way to showcase our mountains to the out-of-towners. Still Aching. P and T McDonald Fernie

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Jaffray’s Orr will hit the court for Canada By Barry Coulter Cranbrook Daily Townsman

hen one door closes, another one sometimes opens. That is certainly true for a young Jaffray athlete, who will soon be competing on the world stage for Team Canada. On October 1, 2011, Shacarra Orr was in a motor vehicle accident on her way to a volleyball tournament. The accident ended up leaving her with a permanent loss of mobility in her right arm. With much hard work and physiotherapy, Orr has since learned how to compensate for her bent arm, and adjusted to doing the skills lefthanded. Orr was and is an avid volleyballer, playing on both club and school teams. After the accident, she took to coaching. "I got back into it that way, just in case I never played again," she said. "As soon as I was out of cast and OK to start practising I started again." Earlier this year, while on a trip in

Edmonton with her club volleyball team, another coach approached Orr and asked if she would be interested in trying out for Team Canada's Sitting Volleyball team. "I was at a club tournament, and one of the guys — one of the Sitting Volleyball team coaches — also coaches a club team. So that's when he noticed I had a disability, just watching me play, how some of my movements were limited. He invited me to the (Team Canada Sitting Volleyball Team) tryouts, which were taking place a few weeks later." Initially, Orr was not sure what sitting volleyball was but after checking it out on YouTube she knew she was interested. In sitting volleyball, a 0.8 metre-wide net is set at 1.15 metres high for men and 1.05 metres high for women. The court is 10 by six metres with a two-metre attack line. The rules are basically the same as regular volleyball. It is a sport for athletes with disabilities, though there are no athlete classifications

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represent her country. And more than that, the opportunity shows that when life gives you an unexpected challenge don't dwell on what you used to be able to do, but focus on what you can do. "One of my goals is to try to get people around our area who

by disability. "The net is lower, the court is a bit smaller," Orr said. "But in standing volleyball you can just run to the ball. In sitting, the movements to get to the ball are way harder. We spend way more time on movement." According to the rules, players must have at least part of their bottoms on the ground at all times, or be on their stomachs. In May of this year Orr went to Edmonton for four days of

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have disabilities, to really take a look at what's out there for them," she said. "Even myself, I didn't know that there were these possibilities. And talking to the other girls, who play other paralympic sports, it's great what's out there for everyone."

Fall Programming Shacarra Orr is pictured in action at a Team Canada Sitting Volleyball tryout camp in Edmonton earlier this year. Submitted photo

training and tryouts for Canada's National Sitting Volleyball Team. She said she was amazed at how hard the sport was. On her last day of the tryout camp, Orr was offered a spot on the competitive team. She went to Vancouver for 10 days at the beginning of the summer, and is off

again next week. The team is scheduled to practise once a month. Team Canada 2013 hasn't had any competitions yet. "They usually have a few competitions in the U.S, but it's such a new sport, and in Canada we're still looking for new people. Orr says she feels privileged to be able to

The Fall Registration Fair Tuesday Sept 3 & Wednesday Sept 4 6:00 to 8:00 pm Community Centre Drop by our table for info on all our fall programming

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Regional District of East Kootenay

INVITATION TO TENDER

Operation of the Sparwood Transfer Station SEALED TENDERS marked, “Tender - Operation of the Sparwood Transfer Station” will be received by the Solid Waste Superintendent, Environmental Services, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 until 2:00 pm local time on October 24, 2013. Tenders received after the specified time will be returned unopened to the Bidder. The Contract Documents including Bid Forms may be obtained as of September 10, 2013 from the Cranbrook RDEK office during regular office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday) upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit by cash or certified cheque in the amount of $50.00. A site meeting is mandatory and will be held Wednesday October 2, 2013 at 11:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Sparwood Transfer Station, 1001 Highway #3, Sparwood, BC. TENDERS must be accompanied by: •

a bid security deposit in the amount of $20,000.00 (Certified Cheque or Irrevocable Letter of Credit).

The successful bidder shall be required to provide a BANK IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT, in the amount of 50% of the total of the first year of the contract, valid for the life of the contract. The Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing the Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily reject any bid submitted by a contractor that has a disputed account against or due by the Regional District or against whom the Regional District has a disputed account. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted and the Regional District reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful Bidder.

Jim Penson RDEK Solid Waste Superintendent 19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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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 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, 9:30am-4pm, The Guide’s Hut September 01 Fernie Lions Club Annual Demo Derby 01 Fernie Alpine Resort Closing Day for Summer Operations 03 Back to School 03 Sparwood Council Meeting, 7pm 03-04 Fernie Fall Registration Fair, Community Centre, 6-8pm 04 The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of BC to visit: -Elkford Seniors, Community Conference Centre, 10:30-11am -Public reception, hosted by the City of Fernie at the Heritage Library, 5-7pm 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, 7am-5pm 07 Surface Mine Rescue Competition, Max Turyk School Site, 7am-5pm 07 3rd Annual Joe Varosi Slowpitch Challenge, Hospital Ball Diamond, Fernie, 1pm 07 Volunteer Appreciation Day at the Elkford Community Conference Centre, 1-3pm 08 Fernie Kids Triathlon, 8:30am-4pm

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City Council Meeting Schedule

Regular Scheduled hours for City Hall of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays) Will resume effective Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Jim Hendricks Chief Administrative Officer

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2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

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7 14 21 28

Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia to Undertake Official Visit to Fernie

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

The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, will be visiting communities throughout the East Kootenays this fall.

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

Council invites you to join us in welcoming her to Fernie on

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

Wednesday, September 4th, 2013

where a public reception, hosted by the City of Fernie, will be held at the

Fernie Heritage Library between 5:00 – 7:00 pm following a brief tour of our incredible community.

The Annual FALL REGISTRATION FAIR

Fernie Aquatic Centre

250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)

For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911

REVISED Notice of Proposed Property Disposition (Lease)

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.

Pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, Disposal of City Property, notice is hereby given that the Council for the City of Fernie intends to enter into a Lease for a portion of Lot 1, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 10777 being the Staff Room and Medical Room, comprising 500ft2 of the Max Turyk Community Centre located at 44 Mount Washburn Street with the East Kootenay Behaviour Intervention Program, for a term of one year, commencing initially from September 9, 2013 to August 31, 2014, with two (2) one year options to renew. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is $416.66 per month. This is the first of two notices dated, August 29, 2013

Fall Swim Lesson Schedule September 9 - December 12, 2013

Days

Time

Preschool ages 3-5

Swims Kids ages 6 & up

Base Cost

Mon/Wed

9:30 - 10:00 am

Sea Otter

$43.70/8 lessons

Mon/Wed

9:30 - 10:00 am

Salamander/Sunfish

$43.70/8 lessons

Mon/Wed

10:00 - 10:30 am

Sea Otter

$43.70/8 lessons

Mon/Wed

10:00 - 10:30 am

Crocodile/Whale

$43.70/8 lessons

Tue/Thurs

9:30 - 10:00 am

Sea Otter

Tue/Thurs

9:30 - 10:00 am

Salamander/Sunfish

$43.70/8 lessons

Tue/Thurs

10:00 - 10:30 am

Sea Otter

$43.70/8 lessons

Tue/Thurs

10:00 - 10:30 am

Starfish/Duck/Sea Turtle (Parented)

$43.70 /8 lessons Or Drop Ins

Morning Lessons

Afternoon Lessons Mon/Wed

3:30 - 4:00 pm

Sea Otter

$43.70/8 lessons

Mon/Wed

3:40 - 4:10 pm

Salamander/Sunfish

$43.70/8 lessons

Mon/Wed

3:40 - 4:10 pm

Level 1

$43.70/8 lessons

Mon/Wed

4:15 - 4:45 pm

Level 4/5

$43.70/8 lessons

Mon/Wed

4:15 - 4:45 pm

Level 2-3

$43.70/8 lessons

Mon/Wed

6:30 –7:00 pm

Starfish/Duck/Sea Turtle Parented - Registered

$65.52/8 lessons

Tue/Thurs

3:40 - 4:10 pm

Crocodile/Whale

$43.70/8 lessons

Tue/Thurs

3:40 - 4:10 pm

Level 2-3

$43.70/8 lessons

Tue/Thurs

3:40 - 4:10 pm

Level 4-5

$43.70/8 lessons

Tue/Thurs

4:15 - 5:00 pm

Level 6-7

$65.52/8 lessons

Tue/Thurs

4:15 - 5:00 pm

Level 8-10

$65.52/8 lessons

Tue/Thurs

6:15 - 7:00 pm

Adult Lessons

$65.52/8 lessons

Lesson Set Dates Mondays & Wednesdays Sept 9 - Oct 2, 2013 Oct 16 - Nov 6, 2013 Nov 18 - Dec 11, 2013 Tuesdays & Thursdays Sept 10 - Oct 3, 2013

Oct 15 - Nov 7, 2013 Nov 19 - Dec 12, 2013 Private Swimming Lessons Fridays 3:30 - 4:00 pm 4:00 - 4:30 pm 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Leisure Services

Summer Active Living Newsletter! Vol 3

www.fernie.ca Fun and Interesting Programs Bronze Star Camp Aug 26 - 30, 2013 9:00 am - 11:00 am Bronze Medallion Sept 13/14/15 Fri 4pm - 8pm Sat/Sun 9am - 5pm Bronze Cross Oct 4/5/6, 2013 Fri 4pm - 8pm Sat/Sun 9am - 5pm New This Fall Adult Swim Lessons Geared toward all levels of adult swimmers these sessions will provide you progression in both technique and endurance. Tuesdays & Thursday 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Register today

Afterschool Sea Otter Classes Mon & Wed 3:30pm - 4:00pm Special Needs Privates Mon & Wed 3:10pm - 3:40pm Tues & Thurs 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm

Aquatic Centre & Arena Admission Rates *New* Effective April 1, 2013

Preschool (3 -6) $1.75 Child (7 – 12) $3.25 Youth (13 – 18) $4.50 Adult Student $5.00 Adult (19 – 59) $5.50 Senior (60+) $4.50 Family (Immediate only) $11.50 Prices include GST. For Patrons who own property in Fernie and RDEK Area A, all other pay 25% more.

Important Dates and Events * Fall Registration Fair Sept. 3rd & 4th 6-8pm @ Comunity Centre

* MR. CROCODILE has ARRIVED! Our giant inflatable toy is now in on Tuesdays & Thursday 3pm - 6pm Saturday & Sundays 12pm - 4 pm * Splash Park is operating. Come down for an enjoyable afternoon or evening. *Aquatic Centre Closed Labor Day* September 2, 2013

Parented Swim Lessons Mon & Wed 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Noon Hour Swim $2.50 from 12:oopm - 1:00pm Monday through Friday

Fernie Aquatic Centre - 250.423.4466 - www.fernie.ca Facility Booking & Special Events 250 423 2245

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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)

Tuesday, September 3 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, September 30 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, October 7 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Monday, October 21 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULE

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

Return to School

On Tuesday September 3, 2013 children will be returning to school.

Drivers are reminded to slow down and watch for children and school busses. Motorists travelling in both directions must stop when approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights ﬂashing.

Come out on Thursday, September 5, 2013 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to the Curling Rink and ﬁnd out what’s happening in your community. See programs of interest for people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to promote what they have to offer. For more information please contact Sparwood Community and Facility Services at 250-425-0552 or by email at recofﬁce@sparwood.ca.

Sparwood Farmers Market Only 2 weeks left! August 30 and September 6 Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot Friday evenings from 5-9 pm

Notice of Proposed Disposition

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the District of Sparwood will be considering a resolution to authorize the disposition of the property commonly referred to as Cherrywood Boulevard, Sparwood Heights, Sparwood, BC, to Sage Pointe Developments Ltd., or its duly authorized subsidiary or assignee(s) (“Sage”). The lands are more particularly known as Lots 2 , 6, 8, 10, 11, 14-25 inclusive, 27, and lots 29-35 inclusive, District Lot 4135, Kootenay District, Plan EPP1123, on the following terms and conditions: 1) The multi-family residential Lot 2, DL 4135 KD Plan EPP1123 and the remaining single family residential lots, legally described as Lots 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, DL 4135 KD Plan EPP1123, are the subject of an Option to Purchase Agreement between the District of Sparwood and Sage The option price on the aforementioned lots is noted below and the option fee to be paid to the District is $5,000.00. The option will expire on February 1, 2015 and in the event that the purchaser fails to comply with the requirement to obtain occupancy permits as referenced, the options will be cancelled and option fee forfeited. 027-612-783 027-612-821 027-612-848 027-612-864 027-612-872 027-612-902 027-612-911 027-612-929 027-612-937 027-612-945 027-612-953 027-612-961 027-612-970 027-612-988 027-612-996 027-613-003 027-613-011 027-613-054 027-613-062 027-613-071 027-613-089 027-613-097 027-613-101 027-613-119

LOT 2 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 6 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 8 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 10 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 11 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 14 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 15 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 16 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 17 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 18 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 19 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 20 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 21 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 22 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 23 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 24 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 25 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 29 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 30 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 31 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 32 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 33 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 34 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123 LOT 35 DL 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP1123

$375,000 $87,750 $98,000 $98,750 $99,000 $97,000 $97,000 $98,000 $97,000 $93,000 $92,000 $93,000 $92,500 $93,000 $83,000 $85,000 $85,000 $76,000 $77,000 $77,000 $77,000 $77,000 $76,000 $76,000

An additional term contained in the Option Agreement provides for the District of Sparwood to discharge its option on the lands described as Lot 15 District Lots 4135 and 9488, Plan 15166, being the 5 acre parcel at the corner of Sparwood Heights Drive and Ponderosa Drive. The District agrees to discharge its option simultaneously with a transfer to Sage, in the event that Sage has negotiated a purchase of those lands, owned by Norco Developments, Fernco Developments and Lenco Developments. This parcel is zoned R-3 (multi-family). A copy of the draft option agreement may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office. For further information please contact the undersigned at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays. Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer

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Fernie fighters get in the ring in Kelowna By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

wo Fernie boxers headed to Kelowna on the weekend to get in the ring with some new competition. Rick Miller took on Ross Walker, a former kickboxer and ‘toughman’ competitor from Nanaimo. The pair went the full three rounds before the judges decided unanimously in favour of Walker. Despite losing the 115 lb weight division match, Miller said he was pleased with how the match went. “He outlasted me endurance wise, but he was a lot more experienced than me,” he said. “The first round went really well, but then I took a good body shot in the second round. I’m not sure whether it made me hurt or angry but the third round was just about lasting until the end.

“But I felt like the match went awesome – well, as good as fighting can go!” Miller was expecting to have a rematch against an old opponent, but when he got to Kelowna, he heard the fighter was injured. “So I was set up against someone new, and also had to wait around because our match was second last,” said Miller. “I learned a lot. My first two fights have both been against way more experienced fighters but they have taught me about perseverance and where I need to get to. “As far as losses go, they have been good ones. I haven’t been turned off boxing.” He said the promoters have been good about pairing him with other fighters that make for a challenging, but not dangerous fight. Fernie Old School Boxing Club also sent

(Above) Rick Miller preparing for his fight. (Right) Anna Michalaska had her debut fight on the weekend. Submitted photos

a female boxer to Kelowna for her debut fight. Anna Michalaska took on Kayleigh Marie from the 100 Mile House Club and had a great match ending with a Technical Knock Out (TKO) called by the referee in the second round, in favour of Marie. “The girl fighting her

was a brawler,” said Miller. “She did really well though and she wanted to keep fighting. It was the ref that called it, not Anna. “Anna’s goal was getting in the ring. So that was a very big win for her, even though she did not win the match.” The MadKatz boxing club hosted the

event at the Rutland Community Hall in Kelowna. MadKatz head coach, Geoff Lawrence, said he was impressed with the Fernie fighters. “The Fernie Old School made an amazing effort to come out here without an official coach, and they both put great efforts into their fights. I look

forward to coming to a match in Fernie and seeing them fight again.” The Fernie Old School Boxing Club has mixed nights Tuesdays and Thursdays and

ladies only on Monday nights. They will be holding their own fight night in early fall where they hope to have six homegrown fighters on the fight card.

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ace up your runners and grab a friend for the Parkinson’s SuperWalk in Sparwood. Terry Hume is organizing and walking in the fundraiser on Saturday, September 14 on team ‘Going For It.’ This year, with the Elk Valley and Cranbrook hosting organized walks, participating is more convenient. This will be Sparwood’s first SuperWalk but

Hume’s third. “In previous years, we had to travel to Invermere or Nelson,” said Hume. “We welcome all challengers; the more the merrier.” The walk will start at the Sparwood Seniors’ Centre on Fourth Avenue and will go to the library. What seems a relatively short walk will be a challenge for some people with Parkinson’s. Some of the symptoms of the degenerative neurological disorder are tremors, rigidity, postural instability and difficulty

“When I was diagnosed, I didn’t know anyone else who had the disease. It’s nice to band together.” Terry Hume Parkinson’s SuperWalk organizer

walking. “There will be a longer route for those who are able,” said Hume. Hume got involved because he had started a support group in Sparwood after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2007. “When I was diagnosed, I didn’t know anyone else who had the disease. It’s nice to band together.” There are approximately a dozen people in the Elk Valley but there are mainly six members who join in the monthly support group at the Sparwood library.

Organizations, businesses, families and friends can walk together and enjoy the triumph of teamwork while raising critical funds for Parkinson’s research, support services and education. Participants of the SuperWalk can look forward to a luncheon following the walk at the Seniors’ Centre with numerous prizes awarded and a silent auction. If you’d like to take part individually or as a team, contact Terry at 250-425-2404 or go to www.parkinson.bc.ca to register.

Environmental Protection Notice Application for a Permit Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act (Section 137) We, Teck Coal Limited, intend to submit this application to the Lieutenant Governor in Council to authorize the discharge of effluent from a sediment pond. The source of discharge is mine affected water in the Dry Creek valley. The land upon which the facility will be situated is Lot 1, Plan NEP 21818, District Lots 4588, 6755 and 6756, located near Elkford British Columbia, within the Dry Creek watershed. The land upon which the discharge will occur during initial development (Year 1) is Lot 1, Plan NEP 21818, District Lot 4588, located near Elkford, British Columbia, within the Dry Creek watershed. Afterwards, the land upon which the discharge will occur is Lot 1, Plan NEP 21818, District Lot 4588, located near Elkford, British Columbia within the Fording River valley. The maximum rate of effluent discharged from this facility will be 1.8 m3/second. The operating period for this facility will be 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The discharge will be managed to meet instream site performance objectives of 10 µg/L selenium and 0.38 µg/L cadmium in Dry Creek (as maximum 30-day mean values). The characteristics of the discharge to the Fording River (as maximum 30-day mean values) are as follows: • Total Suspended Solids 50 mg/L • Cadmium 0.0014 mg/L • Nitrate 141 mg/L • Selenium 0.32 mg/L • Sulphate 1,067 mg/L • Total Dissolved Solids 1,982 mg/L The types of treatment to be applied to the discharge are: a diversion structure on Dry Creek will facilitate interception and diversion of mine-affected water from the Dry Creek watershed, a transfer pipeline will convey

mine-affected flows from the diversion structure to a series of three sediment ponds, an outfall structure will discharge water from the sediment pond system to Dry Creek during initial development (Year 1) and a conveyance pipeline system will serve to convey water from the sediment pond system to a discharge location on the Fording River (starting in Year 2). Working in combination with the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan, currently being developed by Teck Coal Limited, this system has been designed to manage water quality in Dry Creek and the Fording River at levels that will not have significant adverse impacts to aquatic life. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant at: • www.teck.com, using the online feedback form • Email directly to feedbackteckcoal@teck.com • Send to Teck Coal Limited, PO Box 1777, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 With a copy to the Minister of Environment at: Minister of Environment c/o Geoff Ingram Executive Assistant Room 112—Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8W 1X4 Geoff.Ingram@gov.bc.ca The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

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Women, bikes and Fernie’s trails By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

ernie Women on Wheels is a group of passionate mountain bikers that are more focused on camaraderie than competition. Heather Lavers started the group in June by creating a Facebook group and inviting her female friends to join. She decided to use the page to organize weekly Wednesday evening bike rides, and

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was surprised by how popular it was right off the bat. “The first ride we had 15 women come along,” she said. “So that was great. Our busiest ride was 22, but it varies every week. Some weeks we might only have eight.” The last few rides have been so popular the group has been breaking off into smaller groups based on ability levels. “We have everyone come along from beginners to experts,” said

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(Above) Heather Lavers leads the group across a boardwalk on the Deadfall trail.

(Right page, top left) The group take a break at the Four Corners in Ridgemont, where several trails meet. (Right page, top right) The group enjoying a post ride beverage at the Bridge Bistro. (Right page, bottom) Riders attempt to spell out WoW, for Women on Wheels. Photos by A. Treharne

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Lavers. “On all the rides I always make sure there is an option for beginners.” She said that riding with women is a different experience to riding with men. “I enjoy riding with my husband, but men can become quite competitive,” she said. “I really enjoy riding with women because everyone is really supportive of each other. It’s not intimidating and there’s no pressure. It’s just super fun.” She made it clear that they are not qualified teachers though. “We are just a bunch of friends helping friends,” she said. “It’s just for fun.” Dawn Scarrow, from Toronto, has gone along for the last two rides with the group while she visits Fernie. She said she also liked the no-pressure atmosphere. “It was a very comfortable place to learn. Socially it was fun too but the first week I was really too tired after the ride to enjoy the social aspect fully!” The group always finds a venue for a cool post ride beverage, a good opportunity to discuss how their ride went and share tips. They also hold maintenance sessions and skills sessions, and even one week had a talk about wildlife safety from Kathy Murray, WildsafeBC Community Coordinator. “We try to cover all the different aspects of mountain biking, from safety, to repairs, to skills, to socializing!” said Lavers. “Really my goal was, and still is, to get women into the sport. I’m so passionate about the sport and it makes me happy to see other women enjoying it too!” The group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at The Guides’ Hut on Second Avenue. To get involved, join the Fernie Women On Wheels Facebook group, where, as well as finding out where the next ride will be, you can also share biking tips, arrange a buddy for another ride and hear about which stores in town have some great deals!

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Do you know your game? A golfer’s nightmare: W

ith golf, we can repeat some movements without error, but never with infinite consistency. They are broken by faults even if we practice intensely, and our technique is refined. Attaining your maximum efficiency

is a matter of making the right adjustments based on your physical potential. One warning about the advice you will hear, read, or happen to see. The advice is surely valid, but it may not be right for you. We all have our own strengths. Identifying your

strengths and your weaknesses is the best way to start. Simply rate your performance from 1 to 3, for example, 1 = very satisfactory, 2 = satisfactory, and 3 = unsatisfactory. Before even discussing technique, a golf pro

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needs to have a good overview of where you are as a golfer. With this profile, he or she will know exactly what to work on and what to address during your golf lessons. He or she cannot play your game for you, but can help you become a better golfer.

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Tee shots Fairway shots with woods or irons Approaches, 100 yards or less Lobbed approaches Chipped approaches Getting out of sand traps Putts Success on slopes Clearing obstacles Choice of clubs Evaluation of game conditions Factors that affect your self-confidence Things that affect your concentration Nervousness on the first holes Anxiety when playing with new partners Insecurity when playing a new course Other issues can be added, in any order…

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For a lot of golfers, the sand trap is a real nightmare.

As in all aspects of the game, in order to be at ease when playing in a sand trap, don’t hesitate to take some lessons and to practice. A lot of golf clubs have practice areas with a sand trap.

he sand trap is the obstacle, often located near a green, so dreaded by many golfers and which can soon ruin a good golf score. Even worse than the big lake on the right or the wooded area on

the left, the sand trap, or bunker, represents a real nightmare for many golfers. Because golfers slow their swing for fear of overshooting the green, the ball often falls short and is caught in the

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bunker. Has that ever happened to you? In order to produce a good shot to get out of the sand trap, a golfer must use a sand wedge. All you have to do is to adopt a slightly open position and to place yourself in such a way that the forward foot is level with the ball. Don’t grip the club too tightly. Open the face of the club and hit about 5 cm behind the ball. At the end of the line, it’s the sand which propels the ball out of the bunker. The rules stipulate that trying a practice shot in a sand trap is forbidden under pain of penalty. On the other hand, if water is present in the trap, the player can, if the ball is in the water, move it out of the water but not in the direction of the hole. And now that you’ve got yourself out of that nightmare, be sure to level the sand with the rake.

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Ball tournament remembers Joe Varosi Friends organize slo-pitch event in honour of the friend they lost to cancer By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

memorial ball tournament in honour of a popular local man who died from cancer will be held for the third year. Joe Varosi lost his life three years ago to cancer at the age of just 52, but his friends have kept his memory alive by playing his favourite sport, slo-pitch, every year. The first year was just for fun, then last

year the friends decided to raise money for cancer research, and raised $3,000. This year they are planning an even bigger event, starting with a game between two local bar teams, then followed by the “hasbeens versus wannabes” game, between the Fernie Hotel team and a group of older players. “Its probably a good thing the ball diamond is right next to the Fernie Hospital,” said organizer Dave Harrington, who was Joe’s best friend. “In case one of

chance to get out and enjoy a warmer evening, and there’s not much else going on at that time of year, so come on down, support our cause, cheer us on and have some fun!”

For information call Dave Harrington at 250-430-1585

i d s l o v e pets. As a parent, the pressure to get your children pets is huge. Shelby Cain From your kids, yes, but also from society in general… other parents, friends…you know who you are. Parading around with your adorable puppies, your children’s faces plastered with joy. As our kids plead…”why can’t WE get a puppy?” … the guilt creeps in. And trust me, I fully agree with the benefits and pleasure pets can bring to children. But here’s the problem. Most days I feel like I am so deep in the well of my time and attention that even another thimble full and I’ll be scraping bottom. Even the thought of smudging a little patch of algae off the bowl with my thumbnail so Nemo can be seen doing swim-bys in his murky water seems completely over whelming. This is the dilemma that my sister-in-law, Laura, found herself in. Lately the topic of getting a pet was constant and unrelenting. After one too many run-ins with you new -puppy people, the guilt became too much. But she was really smart. She decided to borrow a friend’s wildly energetic puppy for a week. Unfortunately, things went rapidly downhill after one day of the Rufus test. He was messy, and loud, and pulled on his leash resulting in some serious road rash. So Rufus went home, but the kids were devastated. And as all parents know, seeing your kids disappointed is like driving a knife into your heart. Solution – scratch the pet itch with smaller, easier pets. The next day they hit the pet store in Cranbrook to pick out three baby mice. Yes, mice. That you actually pay money for. I think the time allotment for novelty to wear off pets is in direct correlation to the size of the pet, so mice don’t stand a chance. Fastforward a few weeks and there’s a cage of stinking, biting, cannibalistic vermin hidden in the garage. The mice had to go. Tears were shed as the bewildered mice were nudged, prodded, and then practically kicked to freedom. In the weeks that followed rain and unfortunately an unseasonal snow shower pelted the window. And then, one sunny afternoon, brave little Taco made his triumphant return…in the mouth of the neighbour’s cat. Unfortunately the children gathered at the window and watched in horror as the cat re-enacted a scene from Guantanamo. Laura pried the still breathing Taco from the cat’s mouth, made a good show of it for the audience, and placed him in the woodpile. Moral of this story. Pets are awesome. Pets are work. If you too are scraping the bottom some days, you may want to stick to petting puppies on the street…for now.

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us old guys has a problem!” The first game starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 7 at the ball diamond at Prentice Park, Fernie. The second game will wrap up around 5 p.m. and then there will be a free barbecue at the Fernie Hotel. Players are asking for donations from friends to support cancer research. “We want to encourage people to come and watch,” said Harrington. “It’s at the end of the summer, last

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Smitty’s still serving the community after 23 years A true family restaurant with big meals for low prices and a passion for good service By Adam MacDonald Contributor

mitty’s restaurant has been a staple of Fernie dining for the past 23 years, offering a wide range of food that spans breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacks. The current owner, Qaiser Hamid, moved to Fernie last December with his family and bought the business off a friend, after having been a partner for some time. “I really enjoy working in the restaurant business,” says Hamid, “but it was Fernie that brought me here. Within five days people knew my name, and I thought that was really great. I feel like I am a part of

a family here.” Hamid notes that he likes running a Smitty’s restaurant, in particular, because it isn’t fast food, but it also isn’t expensive. “You get lots of food for cheap,” says Hamid, “and lots of variety, with healthy choices. Our food is fresh food, made the right way.” Hamid has spent the past six years in the restaurant business, both in Texas and in Montreal, but says he likes the family aspect of running Fernie Smitty’s. “I lived in big cities for a long time. Everyone here respects each other, is very nice, and very family oriented.” He notes that Smitty’s is truly a family restaurant,

Smitty’s, on Highway 3 in Fernie, serves up breakfast, lunch, dinner and more to hungry locals and travellers passing through. Photos by A. Treharne

offering a seniors’ and kids’ menu, as well as free meals for children

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under eight-years-old. “This is the best family restaurant in Fernie,” says Hamid. There are 110 Smitty’s restaurants in western Canada, and Hamid tries to take advantage of the discounts that the head office affords him. “We have a 10 per cent discount for locals before 2 p.m. and a 20 per cent discount after 4 p.m,” he says. They also offer $5 vouchers

for Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day, and as of September, they will be providing a free lunch or dinner coupon per month to one student from each of the Fernie schools. The restaurant currently employs 13 staff, with experience levels that stretch from two months to 20 years and that include both local and seasonal workers. Although

most of the staff has previous serving experience, each staff member is trained

Teck is proposing to expand the West Spoil and Cougar Pit Phase 6 of its Greenhills Operations. The goal of the project is to maintain existing production at Greenhills and extend the life of the operation. Teck staff will be available to discuss the proposed project at Elkford Mall, 814 Michel Road: Information Sessions • Wednesday, August 28 (2-6 p.m.) • Tuesday, September 3 (2-6 p.m.) • Saturday, September 7 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Please join us to ask questions and find out about this proposal.

Jodi Faith Concert & Fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 14 * 7:00 pm Trinity Pentecostal Tabernacle 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie Admission is by donation in support of Shekinah House

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upon hire to ensure service is top-notch, as Hamid believes that an enjoyable restaurant experience is half food and half service. He notes that he can trust his employees, as well, and knows they are good workers, not only from his daily interactions with them, but from the various awards they have won, including a secret shopper award from Smitty’s head office and several Kootenay Business’ “Best Place to Eat and Drink” awards. “We have a really good chef,” says Hamid, “but I want people to always speak up when we make a mistake — that way we learn. I haven’t heard a complaint yet, though, and I think it’s because a good rule we live by is if you wouldn’t eat it, don’t serve it.” Hamid’s favourite item is the Smitty’s Classic Burger, but he, and many customers, like the pancakes and waffles, as well. Normally, Smitty’s is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m, but extended their summer hours to 9 p.m.

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Yogis young and old enjoy first wellness festival

The world record was not broken, but 600 people joined the chain on Sunday evening. By Adam MacDonald Contributor

ernie residents joined together this past weekend to enjoy the inaugural Fernie Wellness Festival. The event celebrated various healthy practices, with chiropractors, massage therapists, and other wellness professionals giving free demonstrations amid various events, markets, and entertainers. “For me, relaxing and doing the yoga party, and not having to think about organizing anything was my favourite part,” said Cheryl Sherry, organizer of the event. The closing event, an attempt to break the world record for the longest yoga chain, was held on Second Avenue at the Sunday Social. “Yoga is a big part of Fernie life,” said Sherry, “so we thought that doing the yoga chain would be a good way to bring people to our wellness festival.” Despite a chain of approximately 600 people, the world record was not broken. “We applied to do the world record, thinking it was 296

people, so we thought 300 people is all we need - that’s definitely doable. So, I set things in motion and applied to Guinness World Records, but then found out that the record had been beaten with 696,” said Sherry. “Obviously I knew before we started that we just didn’t have the numbers,” said Sherry on the attempt, “but it’s just phenomenal that so many people turned up. The streets were really quiet this afternoon, then all of a sudden at 3 p.m, the streets filled up with 600 people, lined up for the world record attempt – an enormous number for our tiny downtown. Each individual person that showed up contributed towards almost breaking a world record – a record set in India where 1.2 billion people reside!” “I think this is fantastic community spirit,” said Mayor, Mary Giuliano, “and I really applaud the organizers. It’s fantastic to see Fernie residents here.” Participants from as young as six months old to as old as 95 years young participated in the event. “I do stretches every night for 10

minutes,” said Marie Nodge, the oldest of the participants. “I’ve done it for 16 years. I think it’s important that you do something every day.” Volunteers also handed out goodie bags to participants, which contained items donated from local businesses, including environmentally friendly produce bags made by the Women’s Resource Centre. The Rotary Club of Fernie also sold corn to participants and spectators, raising money for its local scholarship program. “I’d like to thank everyone for coming out,” said Sherry. “We can’t do these sort of events without the numbers. This is our first yoga festival in Fernie and we want to build on it and hopefully have an even better festival next year.”

Second Avenue was filled with 600 yoga fanatics, from six months old to 95 years young on Sunday, joining together to make a chain. The event marked the end of the two-day festival of yoga-related events. Photos by A. MacDonald

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Flood protection is top of council’s agenda and interested members of the public. This initial meeting led to an agreement to share information and ask for a meeting with Ministries at the UBCM convention this September. A followup meeting at City Hall was held August 14 with the additional attendance of MLA Bill Bennett, Ministry staff, and Dwayne Boyer who gave a video presentation on

Mayor’s update Mary Giuliano

he June flooding p r o m p t e d a joint local government discussion regarding clean up of the Elk River with representatives from the RDEK, District of Sparwood, District of Elkford, Teck, Canfor Corporation, Tembec

the aerial assessment of several sites along the Elk River and tributaries to assist with defining future activities required for flood protection. Previous to the meeting Director Sosnowski took Bennett and Ministry personnel on a tour of some of the areas affected to view changes and damage. Ensuing discussion was in regards to funding sources, utilizing trees and finding good rock

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to place in the river, responsibility for this work, streamlining process, studying only certain sections of the river, working with the Federal Government, having all levels of government working together as there isn’t funding to do mitigation from one source, issue of private land, need to remove the river from high points and being proactive before another flooding event happens. Everyone agreed to meet with Ministries at UBCM. The town is looking good with the ‘mountain themed’ flowers of white, yellow, purple and

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s the berry crop dries up, apples start to ripen and garbage is available. Expect bears anytime. The summer is coming to an end so

take some time to bear proof your property. Lock up the garbage, clean up the fruit trees, burn off the barbecue and bears will move on! The natural curiosity of bears brings them into our communities. While exploring our residential areas, they become ensnared in a web of garbage and other attractants. Bears are ruled by their

stomachs; if they cannot find the food they need, they soon leave the area. Foraging in communities is a learned behaviour that threatens the safety of both the bears and the residents of that community. The reduction of bear attractants (garbage, fruit trees, dirty barbecue, pet food) will minimize complaints and reduce the num-

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Charge Update is in the works, plan for local reduction of home energy and organic waste and Official Community Plan update could be finalized by the end of this year. Congratulations to Ecole SophieM o r i g e a u , Francophone School opening its doors this September at Max Turyk. September 6 and 7 will see the National Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition that will be held at Max Turyk and Arena. September 4 will see a visit from Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of B.C.

Wildlife sightings this week

Fernie ~ September 3 & 4 Fernie Community Centre, 6:00-8:00 pm Classes begin Sat., Sept. 17, Isabelle Dicken School 6:30--8:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays

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such as relocating the arena, curling club and community centre to the Aquatic Centre grounds. BC Hydro is proposing to upgrade the Fernie substation, the new soccer field at Max Turyk is in progress, new playground equipment has been installed as well. Ghostriders asked for support for installation of new marsh pegs, plexi glass above the visitors’ penalty box and painting of lines and circles for hockey ice markings and council has requested BC Transit to consider a Handi Dart bus service within Fernie. Development Cost

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red. Although we have lost parking spaces with the patios people have noticed the vibrancy and colour they are contributing to downtown. Proliferation of gophers and weeds has caused some residents and visitors to perceive that the City of Fernie doesn’t care about the cemetery; I can reassure you that isn’t the case. The Cemetery Committee is now in place and will work towards attaining a visible symbol to honour those that have no final resting place. The Leisure Services master plan was presented to council with recommendations

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ber of animals that have to be destroyed or relocated each year. This reduction of bear attractants (and hence human-bear conflict) not only protects a significant wildlife resource, but also frees Conservation Officers to pursue other important duties - and saves the taxpayer money.

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• Bears seen Uprooted trail.

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• Bears reported accessing unsecured garbage on Matevic Rd

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• The ear tagged white bear has been seen in Elkford at night. This bear relies on garbage as a source of food and has become bold. Because of its unique coloring it is a very good candidate and will likely be moved to a wildlife park. If you see the bear, do not approach it. Call 1-877-952-7277. Your phone call will ensure the safety of the bear, the community and will enable Conservation Officers to safely move the bear to the chosen wildlife park. For more information on keeping wildlife wild and communities’ safe, visit www. wildsafebc.com

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Local runner takes second place in Heiko’s Hellish By Adam MacDonald Contributor

unners from various parts of Canada a n d the US joined Fernie locals this past Saturday in Heiko’s Hellish Half, a half marathon that takes participants along a 25 km trail, beginning just off Hartley Lake Road and ending in Annex Park. The trail, known for its steep climbs and descents, led the runners from the 1,400 m starting line up to the Three Sisters Pass at 2,300 m, over the Mt. Fernie Ridge, and back into town a course containing approximately 1,400 m of vertical gain and over 1,600 m of Photo by A. MacDonald descent. “Coming (Above) Two thumbs up from a runner as she down Mt. Fernie is reaches the finish line in Annex Park. the hardest part,” (Right) A runner tackles the loose parts of the said Forest Latimer, trail. a runner from Fernie. (Below) A young spectator cheers on Dad.

“It’s near the end, and it just goes on forever in a really steep descent. It’s just a lot of pounding on your legs.” Latimer placed second, with a time of 2 hours and 46 minutes, coming in 26 minutes after winner, Jakub Sumbera, from Invermere. “I’ve been trying to do [the race] for the past three years,” said Sumbera, “but I always end up with injuries before, so I never got a chance. I really enjoyed the technical sections of the trail - jumping

from rock to rock and avoiding trees.” The race is completely selfsupported, requiring participants to bring everything they need with them. “You take everything yourself, and you pack it all out,” said organizer, Ross Frazier. “If you litter, you are disqualified. We want to leave everything better than we found it.” Despite this, safety is taken into consideration, with volunteers sweeping the trail before and after the race, and monitoring racers as

they reach checkpoints along the trail, ready with supplies if they are needed. After getting permission from the Fernie Trails Alliance and the province, Frazier was given the go ahead to put the first race on three years ago, and after getting his graces, decided to name the race after builder of the trail, Heiko Socher. “He’s been in this town for a long time and is a local legend,” said Frazier on his decision. “He loved the idea of the race.” “I’d like to say that

the average active person in Fernie can, with a bit of extra training, do the race,” said Frazier referring to the difficulty of the trail. “It’s very scary looking, but if you go and do it and push your own pace, you could definitely finish it under five hours that’s walking a lot, and only jogging flats. It’s scary, but doable.” This year saw the first injury the race has had in its three years, with the youngest racer, 19-year-old Lindsey Roberts, rolling her ankle.

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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). Photo by A. MacDonald

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Tyler Temple Tyler Temple of Fernie broke the Fernie trap shooting record breaking 100 straight clay targets during the Wednesday night league shoot yesterday. Tyler is the first Fernie trap shooter to accomplish this in the three-year history of the club. This is a coveted title (100 straight) and rarely accomplished at local clubs.

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Ladies' Day Results By Jill Snell

t was a beautiful day at the Fernie Golf and Country Club and the course was in amazing shape (thanks to Ray and his maintenance crew.) We had 40 ladies out to compete. Fernie welcomed ladies from Sparwood, Elkford, Cranbrook, the Crowsnest Pass and Lethbridge. Thank you to Mel Dies, the General Manager and his fantastic pro-shop staff for hosting this fantastic tournament. A special thank you goes out to Alice Booth for all her efforts in all the planning and co-ordinating for the day. She recruited amazing sponsors and we had super awards as well as draw prizes

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for all attendees. Here are the results of this great tournament: Team Low Gross First Place: Bridget Hemsted and Kay Chesley Second Place: Sue Boyd and Ursula Schroeder Third Place: Alice Booth and Jean Buchan Fourth Place: Jill Snell and Patti Kuntz Team Low Net First Place: Shannon Whalen and Heather Boyd Second Place: Jackie Ingham and Sue Vandergrift Third Place:

Marilyn Bruschetta and Nan Morrison Fourth Place: Anne Majic and Kirsten Fear Individual Low Gross First Place: Kay Chesley Second Place: Bridget Hemsted Individual Low Net First Place: Shannon Whalen Second Place: Jean Buchan There was also a very special Phylis Buchan Memorial award that is awarded to the Low Net player that is 55+. We were lucky enough to have Jean Buchan win

this prize and have her name added to the trophy with a net score of 66. Also a special thanks goes out to all the ladies that could not make it out for a day tournament but still managed to come out and play golf on Ladies Day, including: Eileen Thrun, Kathy Pachara (who actually played in the tournament and also put in a nine hole round with the evening ladies), Jeanette Dies and Liz Hamilton. Thanks for supporting Ladies Day golf even without any event or draw prize to play for. We look forward to having many of you out on the course next week and to finding out how our team did at the East Kootenay Team Challenge.

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8:30 am BCP

Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS Wednesday Service

10:00 am

The Rev Trevor Freeman, Parish Priest

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PET personalities ‘cause you’re my best friend

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My name’s Lightning. A senior, in dog years, I hang with my young master “Mike” & friends. I try my best to ﬁt in.

Cooper took the ﬁrst opportunity he could to go swimming; he missed his pool during the winter.

I am Zoey the shnoodle--I keep my seniors on the move!

We were worried about how our big Sandy would take to our new pup, Oscar. They are a match made in heaven. :)

My family are my slaves. They know how adorable I am and obey oh so well. When I am not working at the Rocky Mt. village as their purrrfect Pet Therapy Rep’. My real name is “Princess Snowball Precious Kisses,” Snowbank for short.

Our little old Geezer Lovebird “Cruiser.” He is so loving and happy. He knows the sound of our daughters car coming home and let’s us know. He was hatched in our house. His Mom named Peeps. Cruiser is now 22 years old and still lovin’ it in Fernie.

(From left): Lola, Oreo, Jock, Jesse, Cleo and Ollie line up for a group photo.

Jock takes a moment to stop and smell the ﬂowers.

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