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Bomb Squad explodes into Fernie

Kinky Rail Jam at FAR - Page 2 SPARWOOD

District shuts down well - Page 5 JAFFRAY

Firefighters raise funds - Page 5

ARTS Go-Pro Bomb Squad skydivers in wing suits launched themselves from a helicopter high above Fernie with help from the KAVU team on March 22.

For the full story and more photos turn to page 24.

Photo by T. Hynd

Matrix Planning propose subdivision of Brickers Road A book bike for Fernie - Page 11

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Curling team heads to Masters - Page 21

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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he City of Fernie has approved the proposed bylaw changes requested

by Matrix Planning to subdivide the 40 acre parcel of land behind the Chamber of Commerce near 95 Brickers Road. Matrix Planning proposed the changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP), rezoning approximately 16 acres from Rural Residential to a mixture of R1- single family residential, R3 - medium residential and R4 - multiple family residential (high density).

The parcel of land in total is 40 acres; however, due to several steep embankments, the builder redesigned their proposal for the City excluding development on the steep sections of slope.

Council held a public hearing during the March 10 regular council meeting. Residents of Brickers Road wrote letters opposing the development listing the development being out of character for the rural area, a decrease in the value of their property, concerns of slope stability, drainage, road access and the R3 designation.

Council received four letters and heard four submissions from the floor, including several Brickers Road residents. Cathy Smith Clark wrote a letter and spoke to council saying R3 rezoning would allow a two story or 37 foot building adjacent to her property line, effectively blocking her view of the Lizard Range that she's been able to enjoy for 30 years. She said more importantly the area is a quiet road and a quiet neighbourhood would be destroyed with the noise of all the people and the building. She asked Council to “please take our feelings into consideration.”

Florence Philips, an 80 year-old Fernie resident spoke about the area around Brickers Road being a wildlife corridor. “The land around Fernie is precious. There is a definite wildlife corridor around Brickers area. There has been so many wildlife killed. Once the houses are built the land is destroyed,” said Phillips. “I think it's about time we take care of our wild country.”

Phillip Dack from Matrix Planning said they are going to realign Brickers road as required by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Riding the rails at the Kinky Rail Jam

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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kiers and snowboarders rode the rails with style during the Kinky Rail Jam as they competed against their peers for top spot in their respective categories. Competitors launched themselves off the cannon rail, across the dance floor, along the C rail and over the rainbow or chose to face the culvert at the Fernie Alpine Resort rail park. Prizes were awarded to the top competitors from each category.

Here are the results: Under 15 Ski First - Alex Urquhart Second - Graham Bradish Third - Dale Vasey Under 15 Snowboard First - Brodie Hertz 16+ Ski First - Moritz Kniebel Second - Francis Cyr Third - Austin Gukert 16+ Snowboard First - John Graham Second - Paul Rolph Third - Dom Hasson Girls Ski First - Caoimhe Heavey Second - Eden Admunsen

Skiers and snowboarders rode the rails with style during the Kinky Rail Jam on Saturday.

All photos by T. Hynd

Girls Snowboard First - Leah Heavey

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Elk Valley Water Quality Plan Consultation Open Houses Teck is working with communities, First Nations and governments to create an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan that will maintain the health of the watershed and support continued, sustainable mining in the Elk Valley.

We Want to Hear From You

Consultation Open Houses: Ask questions and provide input at an upcoming open house.

Fernie Senior Citizen’s Drop-In Centre 562 3rd Avenue April 22, 2014 5:00–8:00 p.m.

The objective of the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan is to address water quality concerns associated with mining activity in the Elkford Community Conference Centre watershed, including selenium. The process to develop the (large meeting room) plan includes several public consultation periods, the first of 750 Fording Drive which took place in fall 2013. The second consultation period April 23, 2014 will take place from April 9–30, 2014.

5:00–8:00 p.m.

During the public consultation period, Teck is asking for your feedback on the work being done to develop the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan. Your input will be considered in the development of the Plan.

Consultation materials, including an online feedback form, will be available at www.teck.com/ElkValley on April 9.

Sparwood Senior Citizen’s Drop-In Centre 101 4th Avenue April 24, 2014 5:00–8:00 p.m.

A presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. for each open house, followed by a question and answer and open discussion session. Refreshments will be provided.

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By Jeff Nagel BC Local News

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he NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing over control of B.C.'s blue box recycling system to Toronto-based multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs.

Opposition small business critic Lana Popham raised the issue of Multi Material BC in the Legislature Monday, calling on the province to change course before the agency's new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19.

"If government doesn't take a step back, B.C.'s recycling system is going to end up in a giant dumpster," Popham said.

"The control of recycling should never have been outsourced to the large corporate interests based in Ontario and abroad. This is a profound failure. This program needs to be paused and the entire concept reconsidered."

Popham's comments follow the launch earlier this month of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, who say they can't afford to pay high fees

imposed under the new system.

"The Liberal government loves to claim they're getting rid of red tape," she said in an interview Monday. "So it's quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzilla-sized red tape monster."

Although MMBC is registered as a society, Popham called it a "dummy corporation" because two of its three directors are Toronto-based senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon.

MMBC's new recycling fees on businesses will be passed along to consumers through higher prices, Popham said, calling it a "hidden tax" that won't be transparent to consumers.

Meanwhile, she says cities are unlikely to rebate property taxes that households already pay for recycling.

"The slogan for MMBC should probably be 'recycle once, but pay twice.'"

In some cities where MMBC won't provide services, such as Kamloops, residents will pay for nothing, Popham added.

MMBC says it will take new types of containers and packaging not collected in B.C. before.

But Popham noted glass will no longer be collected curbside in many cities and there's little evidence the system will improve recycling rates overall.

She said a smarter approach would have been to extend the beverage can deposit-refund system to more containers, such as milk cartons and laundry detergent jugs.

Liberal MLA Eric Foster (Vernon Monashee) responded in the Legislature, saying the province made changes to exempt most businesses from MMBC fees and paperwork if they earn less than $1 million in revenue, generate less than one tonne per year of packaging, or operate as a single outlet.

"We've got all kinds of validation on this — chambers of commerce, local government, opportunities for local government to either continue the way they're doing it or to have MMBC put their contractors in there to pick up," said Foster, who serves on the government's environment and land use committee.

"MMBC came forward as an opportunity to change people's way of doing business and to put the onus on the original producers of the waste product or the recyclable product to reduce."

Subdivision of Brickers Road proposed Continued from page 1

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They are not going to build on the steep unstable slopes.

The size of the development plan by Matrix has reduced its housing capacity since its 2010 plan from 446 potential residents down to 350 people. In over eight years of planning Matrix has worked with three environmental companies. The area was identified as the home of the blue listed Rocky Mountain Capshell snail species.

This snail prefers an alpine ecosystem for habitat rather than an aquatic environment.

Councillor Joni Krats said, “[Snails] may be small but they are part of an ecosystem and I'm not sure of the further impact of changing that habitat. It could be quite larger than just small animals like snails.”

The Ministry of Environment does know about the blue listed species but has not provided any instructions for Matrix at this time.

Dack spoke to some of the concerns. “A couple years ago we made a commitment to pick snails up and move

them across the highway if need be but the Ministry did not know where they would move them to. As for drainage it will be an urban quality subdivision with storm sewers, water and paved roads, the same quality of storm water management as with any other new subdivision.

“The OCP did not identify it as a wild life corridor (Fairy Creek was identified). Wildlife corridors as legislated by the City do not impact their property. It will be a very porous development, the majority will be single family so animals and birds can filter through. [R-3 zoning] is part of a community, you want a variety of housing and a variety of costs.”

Included in the City of Fernie Planner Bruce Lennox's report to Council, “The City of Fernie Engineering Department noted that the proposed trail alignment from the Chamber of Commerce building to Fairy Creek falls should be included in a linear park corridor at the time of subdivision. The engineering department also noted that

water pressure/fire flows and connection points for sewage collection will be determined during the subdivision approval process. The City of Fernie fire and emergency services department and the building official recommended that Fire Smart community planning principles be addressed during the development of the lands to address wildfire interface concerns.”

Councillors Randal Macnair and Joni Krats opposed all four motions to carry the third reading and adoption by Council. Council then carried a motion made

by Macnair to amend Bylaw No. 154 Bylaw 2229, limiting further subdivision of Parcel 1 unless the following conditions are met.

“That Bylaw No. 2229, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 154, 2013 be withheld from adoption pending registration on-title of a Section 219 Covenant in favour of the City of Fernie, in priority to any financial charges, requiring that no subdivision of the subject

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Parcel 1 (the lands) shall be applied for by the landowner and no subdivision of the lands shall be approved by the Approving Officer of the City of Fernie unless a proposed subdivision plan dedicates or otherwise makes available land for linear park use within the lands for a trail connection to the Fairy Creek Trail; assurance from a Contaminated Sites Approved Professional (CSAP) confirming that the lands can safely be used for residential purposes; and a road right-of-way for a regional collector through the lands to the proposed development that exists to the west of the lands, which proposed development is known as Alpine Trails Area 6.”

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Public Notice District of Sparwood

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From left: Todd Martens, Dave Boreen, Paul MacDonald, Tyler Shedden, Matt Filatof, Anthony Cupidio, and Barry Tracey.

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he fundraising totals are in and the annual Jaffray Firefighters' Bonspiel raised almost $5,000.

“This was an awesome year,” said Jaffray Baynes Lake Fire Chief Dave Boreen. “The $5,000 is just the firefighter portion and does not include revenue raised by other groups involved, like the 4H Club.”

Fourteen teams competed in the Bonspiel and the winners

were as follows: A Event - Cupidio Rink Anthony Cupidio, Matt Filatoff, Tyler Shedden, and Paul MacDonald.

B Event - Tracey Rink – Barry Tracey, Dave Boreen, Donna Warkentin, and Willy Rayman.

C Event - Laird Rink – Grant Laird, Lorne Rathgeber, Steve Ebbern, and Art Ingram.

“I would like to thank the Jaffray Volunteer Fire Department Society for their work running the concession

and feeding both the curlers and public, the 4H Club for catering the dinner, the participants and the many businesses and individuals who donated and supported the Bonspiel,” added Boreen. “This event would not be what it is without the support of the community and it truly was a banner year for us.”

The funds raised will be used by the Fire Department to purchase much needed rescue and firefighting equipment.

he District of Sparwood has temporarily taken one of its three water wells offline from the regular water supply in response to a recent seasonal elevation in selenium levels, which was identified through the District’s regular water testing program. This will not affect the supply of drinking water for the community.

The District of Sparwood is monitoring water quality on a regular basis and anticipates being able to bring well 3 back online once testing demonstrates selenium levels have decreased below the level listed in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.

Wells 1 and 2, which are unaffected, serve Sparwood Heights and will now serve the entire community.

The District of Sparwood has temporarily taken one of its three water wells offline from the regular water supply in response to a recent seasonal elevation in selenium levels.

Photo by N. Obre

Well 3 remains available for use for emergency purposes, such as firefighting, as necessary.

Teck and the District of Sparwood are working together to develop a replacement well that will support the community’s growth while also ensuring continued water quality for residents. The new well will expand the District’s overall

water capacity, while also addressing the selenium trend in the existing well 3 water supply.

The Interior Health Authority has confirmed there is no immediate health concern for residents.

Contact the District of Sparwood at www. sparwood.ca for more information.

Information on the work Teck is doing can be found at www. teck.com/elkvalley.

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by Angela Treharne

Having big dreams in small towns can be hard.

For Danielle Cardozo, a passion for cooking benefitted her friends, and family, including her three kids, but for the rest of the community, her talents were pretty much unknown.

She never dreamed she might one day be a food star, until her daughter talked her into applying to Masterchef Canada, and suddenly our local girl became a household name across Canada.

She admits it was a struggle sometimes when the judges surprised the contestants with unusual ingredients like durian fruit and squab and gave them a short time to figure out what to do with them. Exotic foreign ingredients are hard to come by in the Elk Valley. For contestants that came from the city, where there is more access to different meats and vegetables, these kinds of ingredients would be a bit more familiar and less scary.

But Danielle's success in the show was down to determination and the willingness to experiment, combining experience and creativity to push herself out of her comfort zone and just figure out what might work.

At the same time, she drew on what she does know best… her opening dish at the first audition in Calgary featured elk, a very Kootenay ingredient and one she was comfortable with.

She said she was used to family members turning up with game meat for her, following a hunting adventure. Instead of being embarrassed about being from a small town, and not having the experience of working in a fancy city restaurant like some of the other contestants, she embraced her aboriginal, small town roots and used them to her advantage.

It goes to show, accepting who you are, and drawing on your previous experience goes a long way. Being from a small town might sometimes feel like you are starting the race from behind, but it can also give you a huge advantage over your competitors. Living here, we have a different skill set to city folk. Take a moment to think about the little things we do here without even thinking about it… from driving in all conditions, to knowing how to avoid bear encounters. We might not wear the most up to date fashion, or be able to buy kimchi or mangosteens at the grocery stores, but we know how to harvest our own food and aren't scared to go out in a blizzard if we have to.

Her time on the show is over, but I bet Danielle will go on to great things, and maybe she will end up leaving the area to follow her dreams. But I bet she will always use her cooking skills honed while living here wherever she ends up. Good luck to you Danielle!

Angela Treharne

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Bill 4 Threatens the integrity of B.C. parks

Bill 4 threatens the integrity of B.C.’s parks by opening the door for “research” into park boundary changes to make way for industrial development including pipelines, highways, transmission lines and mining.

Wildsight and partner groups met with Ministry Environment staff who told us that Bill 4 was brought forward to make it easier for film crews, who already get permits in parks, and that ministry policies would assure that research approvals and boundary changes would require “consideration” of park values before moving ahead. However, this is not what the Bill says. It specifically opens the door for research into boundary changes for industrial development.

Government representatives have stated that industrial activities are not to be allowed in parks. Bill 4 allows industrial research in order to more easily take land out of parks to allow the activities. “Research” that would be approved by Bill 4 is aimed at boundary changes so that development can take place when parks are replaced by land open to industrial development.

Please take action now for our parks by letting the Minister know of your concerns.

There is still an opportunity to get rid of Bill 4 by letting the Minister know that you care about our parks and do not want to see research and boundary alterations for industrial development.

John Bergenske, Executive Director, Wildsight

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Fun Spring Fling fundraiser to support Elk Valley Air Cadets

The Elk Valley Air Cadets were the recipients of two recent donations.

Photo by S.L. Furedi

By S.L. Furedi Elk Valley Air Cadets

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he public is invited to shake off some of the winter blues and attend a Spring Fling fundraiser, Saturday, April 5.

The event, organized by the Elk Valley Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring Committee (EVAC SSC), will be held at the MichelNatal Royal Canadian Legion in Sparwood, 8 pm to midnight, and will feature the music of Common Soul. Tickets are $15 in advance and available from members of the SSC, by calling SSC Treasurer Anne Thompson at 250-425-2355, or for $20 at the door the evening of the fundraiser.

SSC Chair, Yvette Doratty, said this is the third year for the fundraiser and it’s always a lot

of fun.

“It’s really a wonderful way to raise money for the cadet squadron. There’s a ton of prizes donated from businesses and individuals in the Elk Valley, a 50/50 draw, and a nice buffet, plus you get to enjoy a great band. It’s a great evening and even better because you know all money raised will go towards funding the activities our cadets participate in, like trips, sports nights, and campouts.”

Doratty says the Air Cadets program is a very positive one.

She has seen a strong response from the public to support it because the squadron is so active in the community.

“The cadets don’t just meet once a week and that’s it. They do so much for the community,

and it’s being recognized more and more,” she explained.

“In the last year the squadron has helped with repairs to the Wapiti Ski Hill, the Sparwood Lions TV Auction, selling poppies for Remembrance Day, as well as participating in the Remembrance Day, Coal Miner Days, and Elkford Wildcat Days parades. They also help out the Arts and Heritage Society with the Christmas tree lighting event and the trade fair.

“It’s a very positive environment for teens.

Everyone is included and treated so well. I’m grateful, as a parent, my boys have had this experience, and that our community continues to support this wonderful program.”

The squadron is based out of Sparwood, but is open to teens ages 12 to 18 from across the Elk Valley. The cadets learn marksmanship, first aid, drill, survival skills, and public speaking, and can even receive their pilot’s licence through the program. Summer camps are free to attend as are all other trips, training and uniforms.

The program also promotes physical fitness, leadership and community involvement.

Drill nights are held every Wednesday at the Eagles Hall in Sparwood, from 6 to 9 pm.

For more information, contact the squadron commanding officer, Captain Murray Clow, at 250-425-1271.

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From the Free Press Vault 10 Years Ago, March 2004 “More than 250 people packed the Community Centre Tuesday night for the coal bed methane gas production open house and forum hosted by the City of Fernie.”

“Interior Health has committed to maintaining outpatient surgical services at Fernie District Hospital. In-patient surgery will be discontinued.”

25 Years Ago, March 1989 “Howard Dirks, Minister of State for Thompson Okanagan and Kootenay revealed on Tuesday evening in Fernie that the city was receiving an Expo Legacy Fund cheque for $83,334. The money is to be used to upgrade recreational facilities.”

“Appropriately Friday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, saw the official grand opening of the new Fernie liquor store.”

50 Years Ago, March 1964 “The year has been pretty well a normal one as far as snowfall goes, with a total fall of 139 inches recorded up to the morning of March 10. This compares favorably with the 50-year average of approximately 11 feet or 132 inches.

Highest seasonal snowfall was recorded in the

winter of 1949-50, when 219.4 inches fell” 75 Years Ago, March 1939 “John Chester, of Coal Creek, B.C., was awarded the rarely conferred Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy medal at Quebec Wednesday in recognition of his heroic work in carrying on rescue operations following a slide of rock in the Coal Creek colliery last Sept. 20, when three fellow miners were killed.”

“It has been learned from the local game warden that by order in council No. 171, approved at Victoria recently, the bounty on timber wolves has been increased from $10 to $15. This increase will no doubt have a salutary effect in cutting down the number of these predatory animals now at large.”

100 Years Ago, March, 1914 “The police were called upon twice on Tuesday night to deal with cases arising out of the free use of the knife by amateur surgeons.

Fred Rominick is under arrest, charged with carving two Slavs in the Queen’s hotel, and Emile Perron is also in jail on a charge of unlawful wounding with a knife, his victim having got his wrist in the way of the blade on Baker avenue the same night.”

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• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena • 1:00pm – Dominoes at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Theatre Sports Workshop, 8-14 years, The Arts Station • 6:00pm – Bridge at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Mahjong at Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafit at the Elkford Pool • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie • 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 • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena • Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Parent & Tot Skating in the Sparwood Arena • 3:30 to 4:30pm – After School Pottery I, ages 5-12, The Arts Station • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Lego Club, ages 6 – 10, Fernie Library

• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7:00 pm – Mixed Darts at the Fernie Legion • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena • 7:30pm – Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Wednesdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafit at the Elkford Pool • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie • 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Toddlertime at the Fernie Library for ages 2 & under • 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena • 1:00pm- Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 1:15 to 2:30 pm – Skate & Shoot at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:30 to 4:45 pm – The Puzzlers, ages 9-12 at the Fernie Library (preregistration required) • 3:30 to 5:00pm – After School Rec Hockey in the Sparwood Arena • 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Free Dance Lessons in the Fernie Legion Hall • 7:00 to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie • 7:00 to 9:00pm – Adult (19+) Badminton, Fernie Community

Centre • 7:30 pm – Women’s Darts at the Fernie Legion • 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30-11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena • 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Living Books, ages 6-10, Fernie Library • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Drop-in Curling at the Fernie Curling Club • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena • 9:30 to 11:00pm – Adult Rec Hockey in the Sparwood Arena

Fridays

• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:00 to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafit at the Elkford Pool • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie • 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim

at the Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena • Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie • 1:15 to 3:15pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Pioneer Crafts at the Fernie Library, ages 7-10 (registration required) • 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Free Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 8:15pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 7:30pm- Men’s Darts at the Fernie Legion • 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen Swim (Grades 7-12) at the Elkford Pool

Saturdays

• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • Noon to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 1:00 to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 2:00 to 4:00pm – DnD for Teens at the Fernie Library • 2:00 to 3:45pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 4:30pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 4:00 to 6:00pm- Meat Draw at the Fernie Legion • 5:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:45 to 8:15pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena

• 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:15 to 4:00pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library • 3:00 to 4:45pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena (most Sundays) • 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

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• 12:00 to 2:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 2:30pm – ‘Game On!’ board games at the Fernie Library • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Spring-Summer Fashion Show, Fernie Senior Centre - 7pm Hosted by Fernie Cancer Society Bun And Soup Lunch, Fernie Family Centre, 11:30-1:00 – donation – proceeds to Global South Stoke Folk: The Party at The Community Centre, 6pm Fun with Clay, The Arts Station, 6-7pm Raging Elk Cardboard Derby, Fernie Alpine Resort International Fly Fishing Film Fest 2014, The Arts Station, 7pm

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SOBC Active Start Age 2-11, Max Turyk School, 11am – call 423-4826 for more info Bun And Soup Lunch, Fernie Family Centre, 11:30-1:00 – donation – proceeds to Global South Bikinis for Breast Cancer, Fernie Alpine Resort, 10-3 “Siddharth” Indie Film, Vogue Theatre, 7pm

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

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall Ph: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

(Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226

Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

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

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

Sidewalk Snow Removal To ensure that our sidewalks are safe and allow ease of travel by residents and visitors alike, please make sure the sidewalks adjacent to your home, business, apartment or condominium are free of snow and ice.

If you are a Business or Apartment/ Condominium Complex owner in Fernie you or your managing occupants are required to clean any snow or ice from the sidewalks and footpaths adjacent to your premises before 9:00 am each day.

If you have any questions regarding your Snow and Ice Removal Bylaw obligations please contact the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250 423- 6817 The City of Fernie appreciates your cooperation!

The City is seeking to fill “Temporary Fulltime Summer Students” positions within the Leisure Services Department. Please visit the City’s website for more information on these opportunities at www.fernie.ca Operations Department Summer Student – Employment Opportunity GIS/Engineering Assistant The City of Fernie is currently accepting applications for a Summer Student position in the Engineering Department. This student position is full time from early May to the end of August. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with staff on the enhancement of our infrastructure operations mapping systems. All applicants must be a student returning to school in the fall of 2014 or be in a registered co-operative education program with a focus on GIS or related disciplines.

Applicants should have an interest in Municipal systems, a working knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, AutoCAD as well as a good understanding of relational database systems.

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

Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014 to attention of Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services, City of Fernie, Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 (dave.cockwell@fernie.ca ).

Noise Bylaw

Colouring Contest

Residents are reminded that there is a City bylaw in place that is designed to afford all residents quiet enjoyment of their own property, while being considerate of others in the neighbourhood.

The Fernie Aquatic Centre is inviting kids 10 years of age and under to participate in our Easter Coloring Contest. To participate, here’s what to do...

“Noise is interpreted as any unreasonable disturbance not normally expected at any given time of the day or night.”

1. Download and print the colouring page (www.fernie. ca) or pick one up at the Aquatic Centre (250 Pine Ave).

2. You can use coloring pencils or felt markers 3. Your picture must be colored by you, without help from anyone. Only one picture per participant will be accepted.

4. The deadline to submit pictures is April 17th 2014 at 8:00pm at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.

5. Make sure you fill out your full name, age and contact information on the back.

A common complaint fielded by the City Bylaw Enforcement department is barking or howling dogs left unattended in yards all day with the owners often away at work or off skiing.

Under Bylaw No. 1995 it is unlawful for the owner of a dog to permit the dog to be a public nuisance by: permitting the sound made by a dog barking, howling or creating any kind of sound continually or sporadically or erratically for any period of time in excess of fifteen minutes, which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest enjoyment, comfort or convenience of individuals or the public.

In the case of noisy parties, concerned residents should contact the RCMP detachment, as parties tend to occur after hours.

A random draw will be made to determine the winners in each age group on Monday April 21st. Prizes include free swim passes to the Aquatic Centre! For more information, call 250 423.4466.

Good Luck to Everyone!!

We simply ask that you consider your neighbours by keeping the noise to a suitable level at the acceptable times. Be considerate!

LEISURE SERVICES Spring Registration Fair is April 2nd and 3rd at the Fernie Community Centre from 6:00 to 8:00pm each night. If you are offering a program this Spring or Summer book your free table by calling 250-423-2245.

Spring Break at the Arena March 15th to March 30th.

Public Skating: Tuesdays and Thursdays Saturdays Sundays Fridays

1:00 to 3:00pm 2:00 to 3:45pm & 6:45 to 8:15pm 2:15 to 4:00pm 12:00noon to 12:45pm & 7:00 to 8:15pm

Adult Shinny Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:45 to10:15am Youth Shinny Fridays 10:45 to 11:45am Spring Break Public Swim Open All day!

Monday – Friday 6:30am to 8:00pm Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm – 8:00pm Water Slide Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday

5:00 - 7:00pm 2:30 -7:00 pm

Participate in Earth Hour 2014 Saturday, March 29 from 8:30pm – 9:30pm This is an annual global event which encourages individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an effort to conserve power and show your support for climate change reduction efforts.

Log into MyHydro-your online account – at www. bchydro.com to see the hourly breakdown for your account and compare Earth Hour electricity use with your use on the Saturday prior to Earth Hour.

Use this event as motivation to make plans and take action to reduce energy use year round. Thanks for participating.

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, March 31 Tuesday, April 1 Monday, April 7 Tuesday, April 22 Monday, April 28 Monday, May 5

(in Council Chambers)

Committee of the Whole Meeting has been CANCELLED and a Special Meeting of Council is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiative Program Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL UBCM URBAN INTERFACE FUELS TREATMENTS 2014

The District of Sparwood is requesting responses to this Request for Proposal for treatment and disposal of surface and ladder fuels to reduce the probability of catastrophic crown fire within two forested polygons. Treatments are to be carried out on approximately 4.3ha and include cutting and disposal of non-merchantable coniferous stems and downed woody material. Material is to be chipped or piled and burned on site or removed from the site for disposal, at the proponents and District of Sparwood’s discretion.

Sealed proposals clearly marked “Request for Proposal – UBCM Operational Fuels Treatment Program 2014” must be received by 2:00 pm, Friday, April 11, 2014 by the office of Mr. Duane Lawrence, Director of Community and Facility Services, District of Sparwood, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0, dlawrence@ sparwood.ca. Note – proposals may also be hand delivered to this office located at 367 Pine Avenue in Sparwood.

RFP documents may be viewed on BidBC or the District of Sparwood web page at www.sparwood.ca.

RAIN BARREL ART CONTEST & SILENT AUCTION

Buy a Rain Barrel – Some are currently available at Alpine Lumber, right here in Sparwood!

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

Send the following information to Rose Sharma (sharmar1@shaw.ca) before April 5, 2014 • Photo of Painted Barrel • Artist’s Name • Sponsor’s Name • Display Location – If you don’t have somewhere to display your barrel publicly, we will find a great spot for it.

We will send you a Silent Auction Sign-Up Sheet to display beside your barrel so you can start collecting bids right away!

Collect bids until the end of Arts & Culture Week (April 21-27).

Send your bid sheet to Rose Sharma on April 28, 2014. We will contact the winners and let them know where to pick up their barrel!

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

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

TRAIL NAMING COMMITTEE

The District of Sparwood is seeking interested members of the community that have a vested interest in the District Trail Network. The District will be hosting a five member trail naming committee with a mandate to: • Identify local trails requiring naming • Determine if local names are currently in use • Devise a trail naming strategy for future trails • Recommend trail names for adoption by Council • Recommend new trail signage design that reflects District branding The term of the committee will be approximately four to six months. Residents interested in participating in the committee should have knowledge of the existing trail network and local historical knowledge. Interested residents may contact Duane Lawrence, Director of Community and Facility Services at 250.425.6821 or via email at dlawrence@sparwood.ca for more information. Requests to participate will be received until April 14, 2014. It is the intent of the District to host the initial meeting by the end of April.

2014 Parcel Tax Review Panel Notice of Meeting

A meeting of the Parcel Tax Review Panel will take place on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, regarding the following bylaws: • Matevic Road water service, authorized by Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 878, 2002 • Sewer and Water Reserve Replenishment Parcel Tax Assessment Roll Bylaw 1091, 2012 • Michel Creek Road Water Extension Local Service Area Parcel Tax Assessment Roll Bylaw 1122, 2013 The purpose of the Hearing is to receive complaints on one or more of the following grounds: a) There is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b) There is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; and/or c) An exemption has been improperly allowed, or disallowed; A complaint shall not be heard by the Panel unless written notice of the complaint has been made to the office of the Director of Finance, at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed. (4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 3, 2014).

The parcel tax assessment rolls are open for inspection at the District Office during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding statutory holidays.

Barbara Nunes Director of Finance

SPRING IS HERE...

ALMOST BUILDING PERMITS The Planning Department administers the District’s Building and Zoning Bylaws and oversees building permits for new construction, renovations, alterations, additions, and changes in occupancy of existing buildings.

Building permits ensure that the work is in compliance with all codes and safety standards. The work will be inspected by the District’s Building Official. Our Bylaws can be found online at www.sparwood.ca/bylaws.

If you are unsure about whether a building permit is required, check with the Planning Department at 250.425.6271 or visit us at 136 Spruce Avenue

Phone: 250.425.6271 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

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Stories carried by pedal power Dance party

The Fernie Heritage Library is fundraising for a book bike.

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yellow house with green wooden shutters.

An apple orchard and just behind it, hills of great adventure.

A sandbox, and a cardboard box, the latter always seemingly full of kittens.

My mom's abiding love for all things puppet theatre and plasticine.

My father's rumbling songs in the car and his clear voice for reading a story aloud.

These are the tent pegs that grounded my childhood and kept it from flying away. These are the ingredients that still taste most familiar and best. The last two have been pivotal in all the jobs I

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have ever had. Especially the job I hold currently. As community programmer at the Fernie Heritage Library, I am given the task to keep stories alive. I regularly get to revisit the creative wonder of childhood; it is like a daily vitamin regimen and I love it. Even the intense chaos of a Tuesday after-school library club, with kids launching their lego rockets, totally fires my turbo blasters.

I grew up in rural Austria in a large family, with a student father and a creative, resilient mother. Our first bike came to us on the train. Singular.

One bike. It was a hand-me-down from cousins in northern Germany. It was red and we had to share it. The event of its arrival is a part of my family's narrative.

Even now, every spring, when the bikes

come out of our garage, I experience the feeling I had when my brother first let go of me and I pedalled by myself on that red bike. The complete freedom and independence after a winter of walking the snow boot shuffle. We are suddenly sailing into a new season. The season of seeds planted, laundry lines and garden furniture bravely returning to the yard.

This spring I am anticipating something that brings stories and bike riding together. It is the perfect combination.

The reinvention of PB and J. The library is fundraising for a book bike. Stories carried by pedal power on the roads, alleys, and into parks. I am so excited that I can barely keep from asking most folks I meet, “have you heard about the Fernie Book Bike?” Besides the fact that I get to ride it, I am thrilled about the potential it holds. Books delivered to seniors; story-times, puppets and singing at Rotary Park or the new Max Turyk playground; paperback book swaps at the Sunday social downtown for tourists.

The Fernie Book Bike is a very personal wonder for me. It represents the simple yet complete connection of a story delivered. In a world of online transaction and screen communication, we want to present you, our little mountain town, with a lime green, three-wheeled, pant leg tucked in, old-school, friendly library service.

Donations to the Fernie Heritage Library's Book Bike Project will be accepted at the library or online at www. indiegogo.com/projects/fernie-bookbike.

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o you like electronic dance music and to be the center of attention?

Electro-Social Club (ESC) is coming to Fernie and it might be just the experience you've been looking for!

The club is currently on the lookout for actors to apply to be a part of an interactive, visual, mind-blowing experience. ESC is the result of a collaboration between an electronic music producer and a musical theatre nerd. The product is a seriously fun live DJ act where the audience becomes part of the performance.

ESC is presented by Rossland B.C.'s Iron Mountain Theatre. Eleven actors are cast in every city on the tour, each playing various stereotypical nightclub characters: the pick-up artist, the dance fluffer, the bouncer, the connoisseur, and the forever raver, just to name a few. The chosen actors will film short one to two minute talking scenes live in the nightclub where they are projected onto the screen on stage.

Anyone feeling ambitious and bold in the spotlight, is welcome to try out some improv and choreography as well.

ESC and the creative team are inviting you to be a part of the fun and unforgettable show in Fernie at The Royal on Saturday, March 29. Tickets are $12 in advance and available at Infinitea T-Bar and Boutiqe.

For more information about the show, the characters, or to apply for a role, visit www.electrosocialclub.com/cast. This project is made possible thanks to the Columbia Basin Trust.

Music and art brewing at Freshies

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usic and art are getting into the mix at Freshies Coffee Co. DJ Irie and Mama Sa (Ari Rosen and Sara Zacks) will be spinning for the reggae slam on April 1 from 2 to 6 pm.

“It's a family friendly event,” said Rosen.

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and take in the new art work by Nicole Hobbs whose bold coloured paintings will be on display until the end of May. “Nature has a way of reminding me of where I am in the present moment,” said Hobbs. “It allows me to appreciate the dynamic movement and change in everything around me. The excitement I have for the wilderness has drawn me to paint nature through my senses to impart

that feeling.” Hailing from Nelson, Hobbs is a mother of two and practices Reiki.

Mama Sa, Kootenay promoter and selectah, has had her hand in the West Coast reggae music scene since the late 90’s. Between radio shows, festival production, and bringing international artists to Nelson, her passion for the roots and culture music has earned her local notoriety. Original dancehall anthems to

new roots classics reggae music keep you bubbling.

If the rhythm of the music continues to move you, DJ Irie and MamaSa will be playing at the Royal later the same evening.

For a preview of Hobb's paintings, go to www.nicolerosehobbs.com. Freshies is located at 632 Second Ave in downtown Fernie, across from the Loaf Bakery.

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Pulse Research winner Summit Fund donates to SAR The Free Press p u b l i s h e r, Andrea Horton, presented The Pulse Research Survey winner, Terry Nelson, with $1,000 cash. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey.

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The Fernie Alpine Resort Community Summit Fund recently donated $500 to Fernie Search and Rescue.

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Mayor’s update for the month of March

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resh snow has covered potholes and broken pavement caused by extreme weather fluctuations also resulting in flooding throughout the City. Crews did their best to clear the ice off

the 1,200 catch basin drains as quickly as possible to alleviate the situation.

The Columbia Basin Trust Community Directed Funds meeting was held in February to discuss the ten top priorities determined by public consultations. Look for

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remaining founder, was present and relayed stories on the beginning of the society.

Official Community Plan (OCP) and Design Review Panel members who worked on the OCP update for the past two years presented the draft plan to Council last week. A mere thank you doesn’t seem enough to express enough gratitude to all involved that took the time to volunteer their knowledge and expertise to this subject.

Council attended a Valentine Tea at the Trinity Lodge and spent the afternoon visiting with residents enjoying good conversation.

Residents living downtown have been experiencing disrupted sleep and they request that hours of bars be shortened. This falls to the provincial liquor control branch. The City has implemented a nuisance bylaw and increased lighting and cameras are under consideration.

This issue will be on an April agenda and weddings / portraits / events / action sports stakeholders will be invited to have the custom framing / photo retouching discussion on what else can be done.

Land use zoning changes, a request for music on outdoor patio, requests for funding assistance, all elicit strong comments and opinions from council and members of the public. It would be easy to make decisions based on emotion or on what is right for those most affected however regardless of how council feels personally, decisions have to be made based on the OCP and what is right for the whole. tel: 250 423 0904 / www.kylehamiltonphotography.com

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A workshop of the Cumulative Effects Management Framework included an Elk River Valley Bottom assessment study by the Elk River Alliance, a Michel Creek assessment, a provincial update by Manager Leah Malkinson and a review on metrics used to measure and report riparian habitat if more human activity is added. Participants included Teck, Ktunaxa, BC Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations, Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Districts of Elkford and Sparwood, City of Fernie, Regional District of East Kootenay,

Elk River Alliance, and Wildsight.

Facilitated by Stella Swanson, the goal is to provide better information to decision makers.

Sparwood mayor Lois Halko, Area A director Mike Sosnowski and I met with Mainroads Manager Jim Conley last week to discuss improvements to highway maintenance. Conley stated that a positive benefit was the use of social media that has resulted in Mainroads being more quickly aware of areas of need.

The Lions Club held the annual dinner to honour volunteers on March 8. Congratulations to all and to Lions members who are super volunteers in our community.

Congratulations to the Fernie and District Historical Society on their fiftieth anniversary. Doug Fink, the only

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eople warned me not to do it.

When I announced what I was planning, it was met with a variety of reactions.

Shock. Laughter. Admiration. The most common response was “Are you crazy?”

Maybe.

But ever since I was a child I’ve been hell-bent on doing exactly what people tell me not to do. I’d consider it a personal challenge to defy even the most sinister warning.

Don’t jump off that cliff, it’s too high.

I’d be the first one in. Don’t ride your bike down that gravel hill, it’s too steep. I ended up a mangled, bloody heap at the bottom. It drove my parents nuts.

So when people told me I was out of my mind to attempt what I was about to attempt, I had to go for it. If I ended up mangled and bloody when it was all over, so be it.

What was this death-defying endeavor?

A class birthday party. Four was turning five, and she wanted all her friends to see it happen. When I first broached the subject with my husband he started reminiscing about his fifth

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birthday, which included a hoard of kids and a Dukes of Hazard theme. Those cupcakes frosted with tiny confederate flags were one of the highlights of his youth. He was in.

I started reaching out to trusted sources for advice. When they stopped laughing they got real serious, as if my life and the life of my house depended on heeding their words.

Don’t serve lunch. Too late, I’m serving lunch. Big mistake. But if you insist, have no choices. Understand? Zero choices. Hot dogs. No buns. Ketchup.

No mustard. Carrots. No celery. Juice.

No colour. Do you have any giant sheets of plastic you can lay on the floor?

Just to clarify, the party is for a bunch a four-year-old humans, not elephants.

You get that, right?

Oh, I get it. Do you get it?

At this point they’d launch in to the horror story about the time they hosted over 20 children at one time. That’s the thing, most parents have done this.

Once.

When the day of the big party arrived, Five was over the moon. I was exhausted from lying awake reviewing my first aid.

The parents dropped off their precious cargo in a parade of SUV’s and with one last…are you sure?...they skipped on out of there.

I took a deep breath, and jumped in.

Two hours later it was all over but the mess. My minute-to-minute agenda was about as effective as my minute-tominute birth plan, but it didn’t matter.

Not a tear was shed…even from me.

The kids were awesome, and I’ve got two years to recover before Three turns five.

Regional District of East Kootenay REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Yaqakxaq‡amki Boat Launch EARtHwoRkS PRojECt The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is inviting qualified individuals and companies to submit proposals for earthworks improvements at the Yaqakxaq‡amki Boat Launch planned for spring 2014.

The Yaqakxaq‡amki Boat Launch is located on the west side of Lake Koocanusa at #2351 Kikomun Road.

The RDEK requires the construction of an overflow flow parking lot, two access roads, culvert installation, ditching and site contouring.

Interested individuals and companies are asked to contact Chris Bosman, Recreation and Control Services Supervisor at 250-489-2791 or cbosman@rdek.bc.ca for more information or to request a proposal booklet.

Prior to submitting a proposal, all proponents will be required to attend a MANDATORY site visit at the facility with RDEK staff at 10:00 am MDT on Thursday April 3, 2014.

SEALED PROPOSALS marked “Regional District of East Kootenay - Yaqakxaq‡amki Earthworks Project” will be received by the RDEK at the address listed below until 4:30 pm MDT, Tuesday April 15, 2014.

The RDEK reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. It also reserves the right to arbitrarily reject any proposal submitted by a contractor that has a disputed account against or due by the RDEK or against whom the RDEK has a disputed account. The lowest or, any proposal will not necessarily be accepted and the RDEK reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful proponent.

BoAt LAunCH AttEnDAnt The Regional District of East Kootenay is inviting qualified individuals and companies to submit proposals for the operations and maintenance of the Yaqakxaq‡amki Boat Launch for the 2014 boating season.

The Yaqakxaq‡amki Boat Launch is located on the west side of Lake Koocanusa at #2351 Kikomun Road. The public boat launch is an easily accessible user-pay facility.

The Boat Launch attendant will be responsible for the seasonal operations and maintenance of this site.

Contractors will be required to provide a vehicle, all hand and power tools and proof of all necessary licenses, bonding, insurance and WorkSafe BC coverage. Materials and supplies will be provided by the RDEK. Interested individuals and companies are asked to contact Chris Bosman, Recreation and Control Services Supervisor at 250-489-2791 or cbosman@rdek.bc.ca for a detailed RFP package.

Prior to submitting a proposal, all proponents will be required to attend a MANDATORY site visit at the boat launch with RDEK staff at 9:00 am MDT, Wednesday April 9, 2014.

SEALED PROPOSALS marked “Regional District of East Kootenay – Yaqakxaq‡amki Boat Launch Attendant” will be received by the RDEK at the address listed below until 4:30 pm MDT, Wednesday April 23, 2014.

Public Input Meeting Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs Project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs are presenting their proposals to the public. Feedback received at these meetings will assist in identifying the proposals that are important to the communities.

The meetings are open to everyone and the schedule is as follows: April 1

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April 7

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Fernie - Council Chambers - 501 3rd Avenue Proposals Affecting: City of Fernie

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Kids' camp learns the hula Speak your mind Black Press staff

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The girls at the Fernie Ski School had a blast dressing in Hawaiin gear on Saturday.

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f you can't go to Hawaii for spring break, you might as well bring it to you.

The girls at the Fernie Ski School dressed for Hawaii this weekend with their coach. Green grass skirts and flower leis on their helmets added more colour to their fun day on the slopes. They dress up in a different theme every weekend.

peak your Mind, the Kootenay Women’s Show 2014 is looking for you — the real Kootenay woman — to attend.

This is more than a trade show for local businesses. It is a declaration of independence and a way to raise funds for Abreast in the Rockies Dragonboat Team.

Guest speaker CBC anchor Wendy Mesley is more than familiar with issues facing women today, including her own highly-publicized battle with breast cancer. In January of 2005, she announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent two lumpectomies, chemotherapy and radiation, eventually receiving a prognosis of ‘excellent’.

Her experience, along with others going through the same battle, was explored in her documentary ‘Chasing the Cancer Answer’, a hard-hitting commentary on the disease and how it is being treated and researched in this country and abroad.

This special guest fits well with the “Speak your Mind” theme of this year’s show and we encourage participants to say

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or write what is on their mind in a professionally operated photo booth at the venue.

Speaking of venue, this year’s event is taking place on Thursday, April 3, from 5:30 to 10 pm at the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino pavilion. Ticket price includes a complimentary beverage and an array of snacks provided by the St. Eugene Resort.

A portion of ticket sales will go directly to the Abreast in the Rockies Dragonboat Team, a group that is instrumental in raising awareness and helping the community. This registered charity directly raises funds for breast cancer projects in the East Kootenay region and has donated to an oncology unit room upgrade, the sentinel node purchase (used to locate lymph node involvement) and the recent digital mammography unit campaign.

Tickets for this event are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Advance tickets are available at the Kootenay Advertiser office at 1510 2 Street N in Cranbrook, the Cranbrook Daily Townsman at 822 Cranbrook Street North, The Kimberley Daily Bulletin at 335 Spokane Street in Kimberley and at the St. Eugene Resort.

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Driveway readers to spend billions to buy a new set of wheels Driveway readers are in the mood to splash out an astonishing $3.6 billion-plus of their hard-earned cash to buy new vehicles this year.

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by Keith Morgan wild, optimistic prediction but a solid forecast based on what our readers revealed in a comprehensive survey conducted on behalf of Black Press by Pulse Research, a company with 30 years of experience in asking the right questions of consumers.

In a series of wide-ranging interviews, Black Press newspaper readers from all over the province gave Pulse a comprehensive account of their spending plans. Their intention to spend $53.1 million on fish and chips, $45.8 million on tooth whitening, $13.1 million on tattoos or piercing, $9.1 million on pet toys and $1.9 million on tuxedos, raised some smiles.

But the auto spending intent grabbed our serious attention. A massive 123,275 households will take vehicles for a spin and sign on the dotted line. A massive 51,895 will park a new car on their driveway, 32,312 will house a sport ute in their garage, while another 28,395 will opt for a truck out front. Most people surveyed knew what kind of wheels they would be looking for and what they were prepared to pay.

The sticker price range for most folks is $25Reacting to the Black Press/Pulse report he said: “Customers today are clearly taking advantage $30,000. However, premium car sellers will be of one of the most exciting times in automotive pleased that 13,708 plan to spend an average history. Dealers across BC are focusing like of $45,000 on one of their products. Another never before on creating a better buying expe7,883 will shell out an average of $64,413 for rience – a more enjoyable, more informed and refined vehicles in the $50-$75,000 price range. entertaining experience on-site and In addition, 2,937 more will spend online. It’s almost as if dealers are an average of $82,448 on luxury putting on mini Auto Shows every marques. day of the week!”

An eco-conscious 11,750 houseHe continued: “There are more holds will fork out more than than 350 new car dealerships $30 grand for a hybrid or electric across the province, and new vehicle. Utilitarian minivans top ones popping up all the time, the shopping list at 9,791 homes, making this industry one of BC’s with budgets a shade under $30,000.

Customers today most important. Not only because they generate more than $10 bilWe even discovered that readers are clearly taking lion annually in economic activity, would spend another $2 billion advantage of one but also because they employ on car servicing, preventive of the most exciting directly and indirectly, more than maintenance, oil changes and times in automotive 34,000 full-time people in the after-market products. Good more than 50 communities that history. news for used car sales: 105,750 they serve. The buying intent of households are prepared to spend Blair Qualey Black Press readers is terrific President of the New Car $1.69 billion on pre-owned, Dealers Association of BC news for our members and the nearly new, or whatever the curBC economy. rent parlance is for second-hand “I can hardly wait for the next few years. vehicles as they used to be called!

Buckle up; it’s going to be an exciting ride.”

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By: Nigel Matthews The Hagerty Spring Thaw is a budget-minded driving adventure through British Columbia for pre-1979 touring and sportscars.

And that was all cost conscious Driveway editor Keith Morgan needed to know to take part in this un-scored, non-competitive event, which takes place next month entirely within the province of British Columbia.

“I spend the entire year driving new cars so this seemed like a fun way to spend some fun time in a classic,” Morgan explained.

“My old friend George Holt, from Gabriola Island, has a rather fine 1954 Jaguar XK120 roadster so I’m going to ‘nagivate’ for him. Yes, knowing George I will be doing more ‘nag’ than ‘nav’!”

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Way-finding instructions will be detailed and clear, and will not require any calculations or rally knowledge. The event consists of 100 percent paved roads, with some mountainous terrain, and driving is scheduled during daylight hours. Car wash facilities are available at each overnight stop.

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Driveway team warms to the Hagerty Spring Thaw event Squamish Classic Car Adventures and the West Coast Rally Association organize the Spring Thaw and follow the BC Rally Regulations.

The event is open to sport, touring and classic cars from 1979 and earlier. The organizers say that if people believe they have a unique car that fits, but doesn’t meet the age category they should make contact, regardless.

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Chrysler wheels out its sedan segment slugger Louisville, KY. - The 200 is not a new nameplate for Chrysler but the 2015 model is all-new from the ground up.

This generation of 200 debuts the new “face of Chrysler” with its signature grille and logo. There’s also a standard set of rear LED tailamps, and the interior craftsAlong with its new manship is much more impressive bodywork and insides, than before. there are over 60 This mid-size sedan is hoping to play ball – and win – against standard and available competitors like the Ford Fusion, safety features to keep Honda Accord, Mazda6 and Toyboth you and the 200 ota Camry, in an ever-aggressive looking good and in one segment.

Using the baseball analogy with piece. the 200 seemed apropos since the drive event took place in Alexandra Straub Louisville, Kentucky, the home of the Louisville slugger.

Nevertheless, here are the meat and potatoes for the all-new vehicle.

There are four trims of 200 available. First is the LX and that has a starting MSRP of $22,995. Then there’s the Limited, the S and the topof-the-line C model.

Regardless of trim, each comes with an industry first, also known as a 9-speed automatic transmission.

My day started behind the wheel of the Limited trim with the 2.4L, 4-cylinder MultiAir engine (MSRP $24,995). This powerplant produces 184 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque.

The interior reflects that of thoughtful craftsmanship and design. Soft touch materials are used throughout and the layout is easy on the

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On a side note, the interior colour combinations drew inspiration from various American cities. For example, the all black interior pays homage to New York City, the Linen and Black is Sausalito, California and the Blue and Black on the S model to Detroit.

The centre stack can be adorned with either a 5-inch touch screen or the optional 8.4-inch. To me, the 5-inch screen seemed a little small, so I’d invest in the larger version. That said, it was still highly functional and easy to use.

On the road, the 2.4L Limited shines brightest when on the highway and on long stretches of pavement. It has ability in the twists and turns, but to really get a dynamic feel, you’d need to opt for the S or C trim to put it in the Sport mode. In that case, you get a different suspension setup and steering feel to really allow you to have more fun in the captain’s chair.

Back to the 2.4L though.

In the city, I felt I didn’t need much more power. Steering feel is light and allows to car the move with ease at slow speeds and gingerly into parking spots. Overall, a pleasant drive.

The second half of my day was consumed with the V6. Yum. The award winning 3.6L, Pentastar V6 packs 295 horsepower underneath its sparkling new hood. For a driver’s car, this is the one I’d pick.

What’s more, you can configure this engine on all trims except the base LX. Additionally, you can opt for an all-wheel drive setup too.

However, the AWD system needs to be paired with the V6.

Getting into the sport mode, or fun mode as I call it, requires pushing down and turning the central dial/gear selector to the right. Make sure you push it down, otherwise it won’t go anywhere. And less fun will be had.

When accelerating, there’s a little bit of a throaty gurgle that comes standard out of the twin exhaust pipes around back. It’s a nice sound and one that I enjoyed hearing over and over again.

Confessions of a Curber It’s only been a month, but I can see myself selling cars for a long, long time. I feel like a new man.

One evening, I was in line at the superstore.

An elderly gentleman saw my shopping cart.

I had a new digital tire gauge that I was going to give to my next buyer.

Turns out he was looking for a used car as he’d recently given his car to his grandson.

He just needed something basic.

“This is your lucky day!” I told him.

The old fellow was around my father-in-law’s age – close to 80. He walked with a cane and had two ear pieces. I was practically shouting to him. What an easy sale.

I decided to give him a ride and show him the car. He went on to tell me about his young granddaughter, too.

At any rate, we got to the car – it was a base model with an automatic transmission. “It’s perfect for you, sir!” I exclaimed.

He got in and sat at the wheel. His face lit up right away. I could tell that he’d been a car enthusiast in his younger days. “Where’d you get this car, son?” he asked me.

“It’s my dad’s old car – he passed away and I

“Somewhere along the line, the rebuilt status was dropped.”

just can’t keep it anymore,” I lied.

In reality, I imported the car from Washington.

It came with documents that mentioned New York State. The title was clean, so I assumed it was in good condition.

I priced the vehicle quite high – well over its value. But he didn’t know, and he didn’t ask any more questions. I told him I had another buyer interested (another lie), and that he had to make a decision right away.

With no hesitation, he got a bank draft and I gave him the keys. Like I promised, I threw in the new tire gauge. Marty gave me a wink and slowly drove off.

Another foolish customer, I thought. No history report to keep me on my toes. And worse, he needs to get it inspected, registered and insured within 30 days - I didn’t bother. I just got my buddy in Bellingham to help me get it across.

That evening, I took out the papers I’d received with the car. I decided to go over them more thoroughly. I guess I was a bit bored.

Turns out, the vehicle had been registered in four U.S. states. Somewhere along the line, the rebuild* status was dropped. Probably intentionally. The inspection and ICBC will catch that. And who knows if the odometer is right? At least it’s no longer mine. *Rebuild – A vehicle written off as a total loss by an insurance company, then rebuilt and certified for use. This term does not describe a vehicle that has a new or repaired motor, transmission or other major part. Rebuilds offer savings when repaired well, but a buyer has a right to know it was rebuilt. But this buyer didn’t and Walt walked away with the cash.

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One thing I did notice is that the A pillar did have width to it, so visibility is a little trickier out the front. And with its sloping roofline, visibility out the rear could have been better. Thank goodness for the rearview camera.

Along with its new bodywork and insides, there are over 60 standard and available safety features to keep both you and the 200 looking good and in one piece.

The 2015 Chrysler 200 will be available in the second quarter of 2014.

Visit www.chrysler.ca for more info Alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

Misty-eyed memories of my first truck I can remember buying my first truck in 1986 like it was yesterday.

It had to be a specific make and model: I was looking for. A Toyota 4x4 pick-up, black in color and it had to be in good shape. I It was worth every wanted it to be bone penny of the $12,000 I stock with as little put into it. mileage as possible.

I found one in the Ian Harwood paper that was on the lot at a dealership in Surrey. Quickly I called them to inquire and they said they had a couple of people with deals written up, but it didn’t look like they were going to go through, so if I wanted it I had better get down there right away (Naive at that age to fall for and old trick like this).

I had to get a ride from a friend and I remember it was snowing so it was slow getting there. When I arrived it was running and they were anxious for me to drive it. I took it around the block and parked it in a vacant lot, hopped out and started to inspect it. I immediately noticed rust and some body damage. Clearing the snow off inside the truck box, I could see more damage. It looked like someone had dropped a bowling ball into it from about a high ledge. I could smell antifreeze and noticed some oil leaks.

I headed back to the dealership disappointed. The salesman was there to greet me. He asked if I had any concerns and I started to point out the obvious. He quickly dismissed them as cosmetic and said do you want to write a deal on it because he has people in the showroom wanting to buy it. I told him I was not interested.

On the ride home, I thought how quickly I had to grow up and look at everything as if someone was going to take advantage of me, sad reality. The next day I picked up the latest copy of Truck Trader and spotted the exact make and model I was looking for. I bought the 1983 edition for $9,000 from a family that only used it once a week to drive to Abbotsford and back to Coquitlam for supplies.

It was perfect; funny how God puts things in your path and everything works out in the end. A week later I started to work on it. I acquired some used 33 inch tires and installed a 4” lift kit. I drove that truck every night after work to show it off.

I washed it so many times I thought the paint was going to come off. A year had past and I purchased many more items

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for the truck. A major car show was coming up soon and I decided I would put it in the back of the shop and work on it so I could enter it into the show. Giving up my truck for a month was tough and I had to make a few sacrifices to get around.

My first car show was a hit. I came in second place and I was determined the following year I would be back with something they have never seen before. I poured most of my paychecks into my truck and took it off the road for two months to prepare for its transformation.

I called up the owner of Interco Tire and asked about some Supper Swamper tires. He said he had a set of 44x18.5x15 tires in his office that nobody has seen before. At that time the largest they made were 42”. I told him to send them to me I would figure out what I had to do to fit them under the truck. When they came in they looked big. So big I was getting worried. The custom leaf springs came back from the spring shop and I knew my calculations were correct. With all the multiple shocks in place, chassis freshly painted, motor work done, a lower gears installed it was ready for the tires. I cleared away the debris pile that accumulated around my truck. Placed the floor jack under the rear axle and started to jack it up. With the rear tires on and clearing the fenders it was time to move to the front.

When I started to lift the front I noticed how high the hood was getting, at that point I knew I had built a monster.

With all the tires in place I slowly drove it out of the shop.

The sun gleaming down on the freshly polished paint and the smell of paint burning off the exhaust system still sticks in my mind. Outside it looked like a beast; people were slowing down to take a look. The show was a week later and I came home with first place. Mission accomplished. It was worth every penny of the $12,000 I put into it.

Then I sold it for $15,500 in 1990 so that I could afford to get married . . . need I say any more?

Tell me your truck story and please send pictures.

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Fiesta put the bounce back in Ford

Ford bounced back into the Canadian small car market in a big way with the return of Fiesta for the 2011 model year.

Sleek, modern styling lines, peppy performance, great fuel economy and an attractive price made the new Fiesta was a hit straight out of the gate.

Ford claimed it set new industry benchmarks in small car safety and in-car media connectivity. Although it Good looking and fun has strong European roots, the North American version of Fiesta is made in Mexico. It comes in a five-door to drive, Ford Fiesta is a hatchback body style plus a four-door sedan, which miserly fuel user and small was not sold in Europe. The 2011 Fiesta also came in S, SE, SEL and SES trim levels. car with a lot to offer.

Power comes from a Ti-VCT 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine Bob McHugh with twin variable camshaft timing that can provide up to 120 horsepower and peek torque is 112 ft-lb at 5000 rpm. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.9 L/100 km in the city and 5.1 L/100 km on the highway (which is about 56 mpg) with the optional automatic.

Some extra (passing) power would be nice at higher speeds, but there’s no problem getting a Fiesta up to a freeway cruising speed. It’s surprisingly quick off its mark from a standing start and the mid-range power available is also impressive, for a small engine.

The standard transmission is a 5-speed manual but the optional PowerShift six-speed automatic was a completely new (direct-shift) high-efficiency unit. Fundamentally, it is two manual transmissions inside one gearbox with shifts that are electronically activated using a dual-clutch feature, similar to the Audi/VW DSG transmission.

Inside, the centre dash layout (audio etc.) was cell phone inspired, with an eye to attracting younger buyers.

SES and SEL trim levels also come with steering wheelmounted audio controls, a multi-function info screen and a unique ambient lighting system allows drivers to choose between seven interior accent lighting colors.

Rear legroom is limited, like most in this class, and the seat is a 60/40 split-fold design.

Nothing clever here, the seatbacks simply flop forward on top of the seat cushion and allow more cargo space, it’s more a more useful feature in the hatchback.

Fiesta comes with seven standard airbags, one more than the norm. The extra driver’s knee airbag helps prevent leg injuries and better positions the driver to survive a serious frontal impact. It’s also constructed to comply with European pedestrian (impact) safety requirements. Electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes came standard on all trim levels, which is unusual in an ultra cost-conscious market segment.

A tilt and telescopic steering wheel is another unexpected standard on all versions of Fiesta. The electric-assist steering system has progressively firmer feel as vehicle speed increases. It also incorporates ‘pull-drift compensation’ feature to help the Fiesta track straighter in strong side winds and another feature, called ‘active nibble control,’ dampens wheel/road vibrations at the steering wheel.

While changes for 2012 were minor, they did include an integrated driver’s seat armrest on SE, SEL and SES trim levels. Remote start and keypad entry also became new options on SE, SEL and SES. The top SEL and SES trim levels were replaced with a new Titanium trim package for 2013.

Both sedan and hatchback versions of Fiesta got “Top Safety Pick” ratings based of crash test results done by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). On the down side, Consumer Reports rated Fiesta “below average” for reliability. The most troublesome areas appear to be power and audio equipment and the transmission (some software glitches/ automatic).

Good looking and fun to drive, Ford Fiesta is a miserly fuel user and small car with a lot to offer.

Price Check: 2011 to 2013 Ford Fiesta (March 2014) Year Edition Expect to Pay Today 2011 Hatchback SE $9,000 to $12,000 2012 Hatchback SE $11,000 to $14,000 2013 Hatchback SE $13,000 to $16,000

Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

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Safety Recalls: 2010 to 2013 Ford Fiesta: 2013: The Tire and Loading Information Label may contain incorrect tire size and inflation pressure information. Dealers will inspect and install a revised label, if necessary.

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Soccer Academy is a huge success

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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ernie Academy athletes have been having a blast furthering their skills at Soccer Academy. Run by Brett Adams, the Kootenay regional head coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps, the program teaches players the basic principles of the game, along with the more technical aspects.

Adams travels from Nelson once a week to work with the students.

“We as a club are dedicated to giving the players from Fernie quality coaching so that they can have the best possible soccer experience,” he commented. “I have been really impressed with the commitment of the players and their enthusiasm is infectious. The professionalism and desire of the school to make this happen has been great.”

Adams added, “The vision of the program is to give the children in the school the opportunity to learn from a professional soccer club.”

The current program is made up of 16 students who are between nine and 12 years-old and 14 students who are between 13 and 17 years-old.

Fernie Academy students have been having fun at the school’s once a week Soccer Academy.

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Sparwood curling team to compete at Canadian Masters Submitted Sparwood Curling Club

Team Will with the Sparwood Curling Club won the B.C. M a s t e r s Men’s Curling Championship.

They are now headed to the Canadian Masters Curling Championships in Coaldale, Alberta.

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parwood Curling Club's team Will recently won the B.C. Masters Men's Curling Championship. The competition was held at the Creston Curling Club from March 5 to 9.

After a round robin format, team Will beat Golden Ears' team Moore 4-3 in the semifinal. Team Will then went on to beat Kelowna's

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Sparwood Curling Club team Will was skipped by Ralph Will with Gerald Kent throwing fourth stones, Peter Sweetman throwing third stones, Fizz McKie throwing second stones, and skip Ralph Will throwing lead stones.

Team Will now moves on to represent team B.C. at the Canadian Masters Curling Championship at the Coaldale Granite Curling Club from March 31 to April 6.

Rizzuto waiting for World Tour final

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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amie Rizzuto of Fernie is currently ranked third in men's snowboard in the Swatch Freeride World Tour (FWT). The final competition on the north face of Bec des Rosses in Verbier, Switzerland has been postponed. The weather window period is March 21 to March 30. The final competition date and location will be confirmed depending on the weather and snow conditions.

The tour has taken Rizzuto to Europe, the U.S. and Canada since the 2014 competition began in January. Rizzuto's showings in the first three European locations of Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Italy, ChamonixMont-Blanc, France, and Kappl, Austria kept him on the podium. He took first place in Snowbird, Utah in March.

The low snow in Europe posed challenges and the high avalanche hazard in Revelstoke resulted in that leg of the tour being cancelled.

This is Rizzuto’s second season on the FWT and his seventh competition at this level. He is the only Canadian competing and has no official sponsor.

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Cardozo exits MasterChef Canada to start Tasting Life

F E R N I E MINOR HOCKEY Spring Registration April 2 & 3

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Fernie Community Centre All players are required to register in their home association.

Now accepting applications for:

Coaches & Referees 2014/15 Playing Season FMHA will ice teams in PeeWee age division.

For more info please go to www.fernieminorhockey.net

ABOUT BC’S PROPOSED ORV LEGISLATION… with MLA Bill Bennett 1. The Off Road Vehicle Act will replace 40 year old Motor Vehicle (All Terrain Act). Owners of quads, snowmobiles & off-road bikes will register their ORV and receive a license plate or numbered decal. BC Snowmobile Federation, ATV BC & many other provincial organizations have been consulted and support this.

2. BC is a dumping ground for stolen ORV’s in Canada; CO’s & law-abiding riders can’t identify those few culprits riding in alpine, riparian, grasslands & closed areas; BC is only province without ORV management; provides support & legitimacy to this form of motorized recreation.

3. Registration will cost less than $50.00 and will be one time only except when an ORV is transferred to a new owner. Fee will only be enough to cover costs of registration. MLA Bennett owns a quad and a snowmobile and strongly supports responsible motorized recreation.

Details at http://www.leg.bc.ca/40th2nd/1st_read/gov13-1.htm Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

Elk Valley local Danielle Cardozo left the MasterChef competition after making it to the top eight.

Photo courtesy of CTV

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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ocal favourite Danielle Cardozo left the competition last episode as the eighth home cook in the first ever MasterChef Canada (MCC) competition with a business plan. Today she has launched a blog www. daniellecardozo.com and her new brand 'Taste Life'. Not surprising for a single mom of three who works as a business development coordinator for the St. Mary's Band in Cranbrook, B.C. The last MCC episode was tough for Cardozo to watch but said she wouldn't change a thing as the experience was amazing.

Her team of four lost the street lunch vendor challenge by three votes due to a raw meatball being served in the rush.

This forced the team into the extreme pressure test of creating an individual Baked Alaska, a technically difficult dessert. The complex cake has a sponge cake base topped with ice cream that is surrounded with a golden meringue.

Three of the four home cooks struggled to serve a proper Baked Alaska but Cardozo was the one who was sent home.

“I can only laugh at the irony of being sent home on a cake. I just about died of embarrassment.

The first person I called when I got my cell phone back from MasterChef Canada was my sister, who I started Crumbs Cakery with almost three years ago. I confided in her how I went home.

She laughed and joked, "Of course you did! How did that happen?!" When I explained that it was a Baked Alaska, she granted me sisterly amnesty.”

“I went to MasterChef Canada with several goals in mind. It was a multifaceted plan that didn't simply involving going there to win. I went there with a business plan.”

Cardozo understood the show as she had watched the MasterChef franchise for several years. By following the home cooks after the show, she saw that the ones who used their MasterChef opportunity to its fullest were the most successful.

“Those who have been most successful aren't always those who win the MasterChef title, it's ones who go out and work extremely hard after the show is done filming!”

For Cardozo, MasterChef Canada was about pushing her boundaries and creating more opportunity. Not winning it has given her that much more drive to push harder and continue to learn and prove herself even more.

Cardozo started by finding employment in the food industry in Cranbrook and The Heid Out restaurant owned by Heidi Romich was her first choice. Once MCC started airing, Romich

promoted the show by featuring the dish Cardozo created as each episode aired every Monday night. “Heidi has a great establishment that provided me with some learning opportunities,” said Cardozo. “She has been instrumental in supporting my ambitions.”

Cardozo's second opportunity came by sheer luck. She noticed a picture of a foie gras filled doughnut on Instagram in November.

“For anyone that has eaten this amazing duck liver, you know that it would go amazingly with a sweet deep fried dough,” said Cardozo.

“I jokingly commented, asking the poster Chef Alexander Lachnish of Tel Aviv, Israel to marry me. We began talking food, and three weeks later I booked a trip to Israel for April 2014. Not to marry him, but to do a stage in his kitchen, Lab 2.0.”

“Chef Lachnish is not your typical chef.

He's 24 years old, and has trained at Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck in Bray, United Kingdom.

Chef Lachnish owns a food lab, not a restaurant; he specializes in molecular gastronomy. He caters high end private events for some of Israel's elite.”

With this secured, Cardozo knew she had an opportunity that could jump start her career in the culinary industry. Her goal is to eventually own a restaurant but she plans to spend a couple years learning about the industry before hand.

“The best way to do that is by sharing what you learn. For this reason, I'm announcing the launch of my website www.daniellecardozo.com and my new brand Taste Life. I am in love with the business of food. I want to be the first in, the last out, and the person who knows every aspect of her business. I respect that the restaurant industry is one of the hardest out there.”

Taste Life is about learning and loving food and life. It is a place where home cooks like Cardozo can learn about ingredients and cooking techniques. The blog will have a variety of categories for multilevelled cooks.

“As a mom of three I can appreciate quick, affordable, yet delicious meals. As a business woman, I like to have recipes that impress my dinner party guests. As an aspiring culinary entrepreneur, I want to learn about techniques that go beyond your everyday kitchen.”

Taste Life will provide recipes, lessons, and resources that address all of those areas. While in Tel Aviv, Chef Lachnish and Cardozo will be creating a 10 lesson molecular gastronomy series for the website and she will include her food and travel experiences in Israel.

She procured local companies Genex Marketing for website design, brand development, and marketing strategy; Chad St. Pierre Photography for website photography; and Velvet Moss and Ginjer Jar of Kimberly for website shoot styling, which included clothing and jewellery; and HM Productions for a shoot kitchen.

“I was immediately impressed with how much these businesses were willing to work collaboratively to provide me with amazing results. I am extremely dedicated to supporting the local economy. If I can buy something in Cranbrook, I will. I don't shop in the States and Alberta unless it's for a product not offered in the Kootenays.”

“Top 8 is where the show ended for me and the opportunity began. That's not the result of a big win, but instead the result of some old fashioned hard work and some amazing people who have welcomed me into the culinary industry!

“My time filming the show was great but sharing the experience meant so much more so I want to say thank you to everyone who has been cheering me on. I just loved that you all had that much faith in me.”

For more photos and details, visit the Lifestyles section at www.thefreepress.ca.

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Sparwood to form trail naming committee

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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parwood’s trails are about to become a little easier to find. The District of Sparwood will be forming a trail naming committee to develop a trail naming strategy that reflects locally known and identifiable trail names.

Council originally adopted a naming system in November of 2010 using plant and animal names indigenous to Sparwood to identify local trails. The intent was that trail users would come across these species along the trail, helping to distinguish one trail from another. However,

while a few trails were marked Identify which trails within readily identifies trails to local with signs according to the the district require identification; users; recommend names for local proposed trail naming system, determine if there are existing trails that do not have existing the names were never locally known names; adopted by trail users and propose new trail “You want to identify the [trails] or District departments. signage that reflects the that are in such a length that Now, with the addition of new trail naming system the Elk River Trail which and District branding and need identification so that you can runs through Jewell Park communication policies. direct people - whether it’s locals and follows the Elk River, “Part of the process or people visiting the community staff felt it was time to would be to identify the over to a trail.” revisit the naming system. trails that actually need They recommended at a identification,” explained Duane Lawrence regular meeting on March Duane Lawrence, director Director of community and facility services 17 that council repeal the of community and facility current naming system services. “You don’t want and form a Community to identify every single five names for those trails known in Trail Naming Committee which metre long piece of pathway, you the community; devise a new would act under the following want to identify the ones that trail naming system that more mandate: are in such a length that need

identification so that you can direct people - whether it’s locals or people visiting the community - over to a trail.”

He added, “You want to make sure it’s identifiable within the community with something that will catch on.”

Mayor and Council voted unanimously to move forward with a new trail naming strategy by forming a Community Trail Naming Committee. The District will advertise for interested committee members from the community. It is recommended that committee members be users of the local trails and parks and have knowledge of the local history.

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Celebrating the lifting of the legendary curse

On August 15, 1964, members of the Kootenai Tribes assembled in Fernie for the ceremonial lifting of the curse. Mayor James White made amends with the Chief by smoking the “Pipe of Peace”.

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his summer will bring a monumental anniversary to celebrate; almost 50 years ago, the legendary Fernie

curse was lifted. On August 15, 1964, former mayor James White came together with members of the Kootenai Indians in a ceremony to remove the curse that had brought misfortune on Fernie since it became a town.

There are many different versions of the curse that have been told over the years, but they all follow the same storyline.

As legend has it, on one of his prospecting trips, William Fernie noticed an Indian Chief's daughter wearing a necklace of shining black stones. Knowing that the stones were coal, he asked where they came from.

The Chief agreed to show Fernie where the coal was located on the condition that he marry his daughter. But after learning where the coal deposits were, Fernie backed out of the deal.

The Chief was angered and caste a curse on the valley – swearing it would suffer from fire, flood, and famine.

Whether you believe in the curse or not, the lifting of it was cause for celebration 50 years ago, and the Fernie Historical Society is getting ready to celebrate all over again. The society is gearing up for a community celebration to take place August 15, 16, and 17.

“We want to have a weekend of fun activities to commemorate this whole thing,” remarked Lori Bradish with the Historical Society.

She went on to say, “In the 20's and 30's people blamed the curse for all sorts of good and bad things, but now, it's really morphed into almost a tourist vehicle. It makes it that much more interesting for people when

they come visit to see it's not just a sporty little town, it's actually got some really cool history.”

The weekend's festivities will include a family street dance, a play presentation, a curse-themed Downtown Sunday Social, and everything will revolve around a unique exhibit at the Fernie Museum. Gwen Macgregor, who happens to be the granddaughter of former mayor James White, presented an art installation at the Southern Albert Art Gallery over 20 years ago titled “Fold it up and put it away”.

“She came to town and spent the course of a year talking to people,” explained Bradish.

“Talking to the Ktunaxa, talking to families that were involved in the ceremony, and of course talking to her own relatives like her aunts and uncles who were actually there, and made it into this art installation.”

Macgregor is bringing the audio visual installation to the Fernie Museum where it will serve as the basis for an expanded exhibit during the summer months. In addition, Oolichan Books will be republishing the original catalogue that coincides with the exhibit.

“We're quite excited about it,” said Bradish. “[Macgregor] is based in Toronto, but her family still has a cabin out at Rosen Lake and they come back every summer. It's quite neat that she has maintained this connection

to Fernie.”

The celebrating will last longer than just one weekend though.

The society is currently working with the City of Fernie on an interpretive trail sign program.

“The signs I envision being placed on the trails around the community and the themes will be based on the curse,” said Bradish. “The plan is to use our historical pictures of views of catastrophes that were blamed on the curse.”

A speaker series is also being planned. “There are a number of people that have used the curse as the basis of their work,” commented Bradish. “What I'm hoping to do is line up four to five people to have a series of discussions over the course of the year, maybe even starting as soon as April or May, and going right through the fall, so that we can host an evening that sort of explores the curse.”

With a variety of fun events planned, the society has plenty of work ahead of them and Bradish would be happy to see anyone interested in volunteering come forward.

“At this stage it's all planning and looking for funding, we're busy grant writing at this stage of the game, looking for money to pay for it all,” she said. “If anybody is interested in the community in this aspect of Fernie's history, I would love them to come and help.”

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ou might notice paw prints decorating local businesses this April. The Spay and Neuter Incentive Program (SNiP) is holding a fundraising campaign throughout the month giving customers of Barkside Pets, Big Bang Bagels, and Freshies a chance to support SNiP. Paw prints to write your name, or your pets name, will be available in exchange for a small donation. The paws will then be displayed on the walls of the businesses raising awareness and funds to go towards the spaying and neutering of cats in Fernie.

SNiP is made up of dedicated volunteers who fundraise and write grants to fund the spaying and neutering of feral or stray cats, and subsidize the cost of fixing domestic ones.

Spring is just around the corner and it usually brings new kittens with it. The SNiP account is currently running low in funds and the financial need is great.

In just one year, a fertile cat can have up to three litters, with an average of 4.3 kittens per litter. Given the statistics for fertility, mortality, and gender ratio, just one unsprayed female and her partner can result in 25 kittens born each year. Since SNiP began in early 2013, it has issued enough vouchers to fix over 75 cats and they'd like to keep contributing to Fernie's feral cats and kittens.

SNiP is asking everyone to support the April Paw Campaign in any small way they can.

There are also a few different ways to contribute to SNiP: donate your recyclables at the Fernie Bottle Depot to the Fernie Pets account, make a donation in one of the SNiP jars located around town, volunteer, or become a foster parent.

SNiP would like to remind people to spay and neuter their pets. The life of a feral cat or kitten is scary, dangerous, and often ends tragically. For more information, contact Jenn Woods at spayneuterferniepets@gmail.com.

Jenn Woods and the Spay and Neuter Incentive Program (SNiP) are launching an April Paw Campaign.

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Getting up and active with PAL Spring is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and start getting active. Introducing regular physical activity into your life is an important first step towards better health, a happier mindset, and more. The whole family will benefit from increased activity and getting on the road to a healthier lifestyle.

There are so many known benefits to physical activity and an active lifestyle. Among them are a reduced risk of heart disease, premature death and stroke. Being active has also been proven to help improve self-esteem and confidence, help you sleep better, increase your energy and reduce depression, among many other things. Furthermore, it helps maintain functional independence, mobility, and bone health.

For many of us, it can be quite daunting to take that first step towards an active lifestyle. And it can be more challenging to start something new without any help. The good news is residents of BC have access to a free physical activity counselling service called the Physical Activity Line (PAL). Through a phone call or online, qualified exercise professionals are available to provide exercise and physical activity advice and help you develop a customized physical activity plan for every member of the family, from children to older adults.

When it comes to physical activity, more is better. To achieve the health benefits, it is important to try and progress towards the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, which recommend at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for children and youth and 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity each week for adults. Adults and older adults should also add muscle- and bone-

strengthening activities that work the major muscle groups at least twice a week to help with balance and prevent falls for those with mobility impairments.

Physical activity doesn’t have to mean playing a sport or going to the gym. Playing a family game of tag, going for a swim or taking a walk outside with the family pet or to the store to get groceries count towards the physical activity recommendations.

Try out something new; you may find your new favourite activity! In any case, you’re bound to have some fun and feel like a happier and healthier you.

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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.

Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal.

How do you like that, British Columbia?

This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits.

That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just

$35 a year on average. The new proposed system does not guarantee to keep our local environment as its first priority, nor does it guarantee that there won’t be job losses here in BC. It doesn’t guarantee service levels, or say anything about how big business will pass along the costs to you when you go to pick up a pizza or buy groceries.

Yikes!

Perhaps this is why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to sign onto the new program, calling it a “scam.”

Given that, maybe it’s time you called Premier Clark to keep BC’s environmental decisions right here in BC where they belong.

What’s going on here?

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