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A Royal race down the hill

Ski Wall of Fame awards - Page 20 SPARWOOD

Community reviews draft OCP - Page 3 LIFESTYLES

Dinner with Danielle Cardozo - Page 12

ENTERTAINMENT

Dressed in their beer goggles, the Royal Ales slid down Incline aiming for the bull’s-eye at the Raging Elk Cardboard Derby on Saturday afternoon.

For the full story and more photos turn to page 2.

Photo by T. Hynd

High selenium levels shut down Sparwood well A Juno win for Dean Brody - Page 11

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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fter recent testing showed an increasing elevation in selenium levels, the District of Sparwood temporarily shut down one of its three wells from the regular water supply.

A sample taken from well 3 on February 4 showed selenium levels at 0.0101

Dylan Siggers takes the top spot - Page 19

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milligrams/litre, three per cent above the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines of 0.01 mg/l. The District was given this information on February 10 and on March 6, the well was shut down.

“This is the first test to show elevated levels above the Canadian Drinking Water (CDW) standard,” said District of Sparwood Chief Administrative Officer

Terry Melcer. “We have been aware of increasing levels.”

The District has now increased testing frequency on all wells from monthly to weekly. Subsequent tests conducted after it was taken off line have shown well 3's selenium levels at seven per cent, 11 per cent, and 12 per cent above the guidelines.

The District's water supply comes from three underground aquifer wells.

Well 3 is located on the east side of the Elk River and supplies water to the Sparwood Proper reservoir.

Wells 1 and 2 are located on the west side of the river and remain unaffected.

They previously served Sparwood Heights and will now service the entire community. Well 3 will remain available for use for emergency purposes, such as firefighting, as necessary.

In a press release issued last week notifying the public of the shut down, the District assured residents there was no cause for immediate concern.

“Interior Health Authority (IHA) has confirmed that there is no health risk due to the low concentration of selenium and short duration and did not require any public notification,” explained Melcer.

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Monster Enemy Lines - April 4 & 5

Come out to see the world’s best freeskiers competing for the $20,000 prize purse.

Fernival & Raging Elk Powder Pedal Paddle - April 12

Kick off closing weekend with our PPP Event followed by Fernival - Free show with live music from The Dudes, and Daniel Wesley.

Coca Cola Slope Soaker - April 13

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Cardboard carnage at the Raging Elk Derby

The Powder Bros Express train travelled all the way from Manitoba.

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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Fernie flight crew high five after a safe landing.

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Derby crews Chickita Banana and Valhalla Rising.

Photo by T. Hynd

Photo by T. Hynd

Saturday afternoon.

The Powder Bros Express train eventually derailed, leaving the crew picking up their boxcars. The massive Viking ship, complete with dry ice and dragon, came to a stop when the fierce Viking threw out the anchor. After ripping off his shirt and grasping his newly engaged fair maiden fiance for a kiss, the shirtless Viking ventured forth pushing the entire shipwreck to the fluorescent target.

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Cardboard contraptions made their way down the ski hill at the Raging Elk Cardboard Derby on Saturday.

Photo by T. Hynd

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ALC changes are good news for Kootenays

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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n an effort to protect farmland and farmers in B.C., the provincial government is dividing the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) into two zones, opening up much of the Interior’s farmland to more development.

East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett and Minister of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced the changes on Thursday, March 28.

The changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve come as the province releases the results of its core review into how the current system operates. The ALR was created by the NDP in the early 70s to protect the province's farmland from industrial and urban development.

Under the new system, Zone One, which will include the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Okanagan Valley, and Vancouver Island, will see little change. Zone Two, which covers the Kootenays, the Interior, and the North, will see farmland protection rules loosened to allow for more non-farming activities on the land.

Bennett sees the changes as good news for the Elk Valley and the rest of the Kootenays, where the growing season is shorter

and there are lower value crops.

“In Zone Two, we’ve added some additional criteria that the commission has to take into account when they’re dealing with an application.

The additional criteria is that they have to take into account economic factors, community factors, and social factors,” he explained.

“Let’s say you’re in the Agricultural Land Reserve, but your land isn’t really any good for agriculture; you can’t use it for anything, you can’t subdivide it, or let a son or a daughter build a house on your 20 acre piece of land or your 40 acre piece of land, because you’re in the agricultural land reserve.

“These new criteria will allow the commission to take into account factors like if it’s not good for agriculture, then why not let the son or daughter have five acres off the 20 acres and build a home there, subject of course to local government zoning.”

Another new change is formalizing the ALC’s existing model of six regions and six regional panels into law to strengthen regional decision making. Each panel will now be required to have a minimum of two members and a maximum of three.

“Right now the Kootenay panel only has one person on it and that’s not enough to come to a balanced decision

about files,” said Bennett.

“Those decisions actually in the last couple of years have ended up being made in Burnaby by bureaucrats at the Commission instead of people who live in the region. We’re putting a real focus on making decisions within the region, by the people from the region.”

Bennett believes the new system will only create more opportunities for local farmers.

“It gives farmers more chances to use their land in a way that helps them stay on the land. That’s the big thing,” remarked Bennett. “The Agricultural Land Reserve has protected farmland over the years, but it hasn’t necessarily protected farmers.

Government needs to have an Agricultural Land Commission that actually thinks about, ‘what can we do to enhance the business prospects of the small farmer or small rancher?’”

To further improve services to farmers, the Commission’s operations will be enhanced. This will include establishing governance and accountability frameworks and service standards consistent with other government boards, agencies, and commissions, as well as filling staff vacancies and appointing a CEO.

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Community reviews OCP

In the final stages of completing Sparwood’s new Official Community Plan (OCP), District of Sparwood mayor and Council members, staff, and OCP committee members were on hand at open houses held this month, reviewing the draft plan. Thoughts and comments were gathered from residents and stakeholders to prepare the final draft, which will be given to Council for adoption.

Photo by J. Jensen

Elk killed near Baynes Lake

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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hree mature cow elk were shot near Baynes Lake in March. The Conservation Officer Service (COS) found the elk after receiving a call from a resident on March 22. It is not currently elk hunting season and the carcasses were in a clear cut, easily accessible area. COS commented

that it appeared the animals were all healthy prior to being shot. No meat was salvaged even though a vehicle could have driven right up to the elk.

COS believes the elk were shot between Wednesday, March 19 and Friday, March 21.

The COS is looking for information on who may have been responsible.

Callers can remain anonymous. Please call the COS at 1-877-952-7277.

High selenium levels shut down Sparwood well Continued from page 1

“The District of Sparwood reports the data from our wells on a monthly basis. From a transparency perspective, Sparwood elected to give residents early notice of well 3 being taken off line.”

While well 3 remains shut down indefinitely, the District plans to reopen it if the selenium levels return to below 0.01 mg/l.

“Our Operational Plan, which has been approved by IHA, has well 3 back in service upon confirmation of four consecutive tests below the CDW standard,” said

Melcer. “Our historical testing indicates that this could be a spike that only lasts a few months.”

In the meantime, the District is working with Teck to develop a replacement well that will address the selenium trend in the existing well 3 water supply, as well as expand the community's overall water capacity.

“We have completed a test well in the Cummings (Wilson) Creek watershed where the well is fed from an aquifer that is charged from the west side of the valley and is not influenced by selenium

due to mining activities,” said Melcer.

“The background levels of selenium are at 0.001 mg/l, which is approximately 10 per cent of the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines of 0.01 mg/l.”

Although a dollar amount has not yet been set, Teck will be providing funding and support for the future well 4.

“Teck is working closely with the District of Sparwood and providing funding to establish a new District well,” commented Nic Milligan, manager of community and governmental affairs at Teck Coal. “We are working with the District as part of our

overall commitment to maintain water quality in the Elk Valley and address selenium levels associated with mining activity.”

He added, “That’s also why we are working with communities, governments, and First Nations to develop an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan that will maintain the health of the watershed and ensure continued, sustainable mining.”

For more information on Sparwood's water supply and the District's Operating Plan for well 3, visit www.sparwood.ca/ water.

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Council denies The Royal’s application

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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he City of Fernie denied a request from Julie Comete for a temporary extension to the liquorprimary licence for an end of ski season party at the Royal Hotel. The application requested that the bar be able to extend its hours from 2 am to 4 am on April 19.

Comete explained she wanted to hold a party that could include people working in the hospitality industry to celebrate the end of the winter ski season. She explained that when she worked at a restaurant, once the clean up was done at 1 am, she and other service industry workers

would arrive at a bar or pub just in time for last call at 1:30 am, essentially missing out on the late night socializing that would end when establishments closed their doors at 2 am. With so many people working in the restaurant and serving industry in Fernie, Comete felt it was a good way to end the ski season and allow service workers to enjoy the party too.

The councillors liked her idea based on inclusivity for a resort town full of service industry workers. However, council also noted the rise in complaints about noise and vandalism in the downtown core at night. Michelle Martineau, director of corporate administration services

wrote in her report to council that it conflicts with the regulations set out in the City of Fernie Noise Bylaw and Liquor Sales After 2 am policy. In addition, the Elk Valley RCMP are short staffed with five full time employees off on leave.

The City of Fernie is hosting a conference on April 14 to discuss the downtown noise issue with stakeholders such as the RCMP, the Liquor Control Board and neighbouring residential and commercial business owners. Not wanting to contradict themselves, none of the councillors voted for or against the motion meaning Comete's request was denied.

Buckerfields responds to B.C.'s blue box battle

By Kelvin McCulloch CEO, Buckerfields

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few months back, I received a notification which advised me that I had to declare whether Buckerfields was a ‘producer’ of printed paper or packaging material. If so, we would have to implement an ‘approved stewardship plan’ to deal with the material. Otherwise we would have to join another ‘stewardship plan’ and pay fees to that plan holder. I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined that there was indeed regulatory provisions in effect which stated this very thing and according to the regulations, Buckerfields is now a ‘producer’ of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our Buckerfields feed bags.

I then discussed the alternatives with a Ministry of Environment official and came to realize that we had no choice but to join the only approved stewardship plan in the province, Multi Materials B.C. (MMBC). We signed the MMBC contract. But we also read it. And it stated that MMBC had to file audited financial statements on its web site. I recently went to the web site and there are no audited financial statements.

Now, several months later, I have discovered the following: • MMBC is a corporation under the Societies Act comprised of three directors, two of which live in Ontario. None of the directors have public sector credentials. All of the directors represent large corporate interests.

• MMBC is not accountable to any government agency, appointed official, elected official or any other government body other than the Registrar of

Companies under the Societies Buckerfields and all the other outside the jurisdiction of the Act companies amounts to double provincial Auditor General.

• MMBC is not governed taxation.

• Taxpayers and voters by the province’s Financial • The municipal are unaware that the fees being Administration Act which sets out governments are going to have charged by MMBC are so onerous the rules for the administration of to give up the tax base they that they will cause newspaper all public monies. have for waste collection and closures and job losses of 300 to • None of the monies recycling because the shift to 500 in the newspaper industry in collected by MMBC, including ‘producers’ paying directly for British Columbia, even though the fees Buckerfields is supposed waste collection and recycling recycled newsprint is actually to pay go to the Public Accounts eliminates the need and very valuable. of the province or any other justification for ‘consumers’ In finding all this out, I lament government organization. i.e. property tax payers to pay the fact that none of this was • MMBC is not subject to for these services through the introduced into the legislature for oversight by the Auditor General municipalities. proper debate because it means of B.C. • The provincial that instead of spending my days • Under MMBC’s government did not consult with managing the sale of chicks and stewardship plan as approved the municipal governments or garden supplies at Buckerfields, by the I have to provincial spend my Ninety-six per cent of all printed paper and packaging government, time trying material is already being picked up or deposited MMBC has to revive into municipally financed facilities. Despite what the authority democratic to charge processes MMBC is saying, at least 53 per cent of that is already companies in British being recycled and it is very likely that that number l i k e Columbia, was seriously understated to give the government Buckerfields retroactively. a reason for its MMBC cash and power grab. In unlimited I find it reality, there is no basis for setting up a recycling fees based appalling. dictatorship and charging punitive fees to companies on whatever My like Buckerfields at all.

M M B C position as s p en d s , of the time of regardless this writing of what the is this, we the public but companies like actual costs are to recycle our feed Buckerfields are pointing it out aren’t paying a dime to MMBC bags and regardless of the fact because until it is resolved, we and neither should anyone else. that we already pay municipal are being taxed twice for the same Not until: taxes in all eight of our locations. service and residential taxpayers • The provincial • MMBC has the authority (including me) are being taxed government reconciles what to come into any municipality in for something that someone else it is doing with the municipal the province and offer financial is actually paying for. governments and municipal incentives to the locally elected • Taxpayers and taxpayers so that taxpayers don’t government to do what MMBC municipal governments were have to pay twice. wants in the area of waste not consulted as to whether they • The provincial collection and recycling; if the really want to shift the financing government takes back the locally elected government and control of municipal waste legislation which calls us refuses, MMBC has the authority and recycling services out of the ‘producers’ and ‘blames us’ for the to do what it wants anyway. municipal jurisdiction, that is, choices made by manufacturers • The municipal the jurisdiction of democratically and indeed consumers that are governments of the province elected municipal officials into completely outside of our control. do not know the background of the hands of a corporation • Any monies charged MMBC and don’t yet realize the under the Societies Act that is under the auspices of the Recyling fees that MMBC is charging to accountable to no one and is Regulation are included in the

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Public Accounts of the province and subject to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General Act. • Whatever is going to be done is introduced into the Legislative Assembly in the form of a Bill so that the proper public debate can occur.

• Insofar as MMBC has not filed its audited financial statements since inception, and the period of time not reported spans more than two years. And insofar as MMBC is actually a taxing and funding agency, there be an independent public enquiry into the financial operations, sources and uses of funds, contractual procedures and expenditures of MMBC. No, Buckerfields is not paying a dime until this cash and power grab is unraveled and revealed for what it is.

One final word; 96 per cent of all printed paper and packaging material is already being picked up or deposited into municipally financed facilities.

Despite what MMBC is saying, at least 53 per cent of that is already being recycled and it is very likely that that number was seriously understated to give the government a reason for its MMBC cash and power grab. In reality, there is no basis for setting up a recycling dictatorship and charging punitive fees to companies like Buckerfields at all.

Recycling is a booming business with rapidly increasing prices of marketable commodities. Could that be why the Board of MMBC is all big business and outside the jurisdiction of the Auditor General? We don’t have to change a thing to see recycling take off in B.C., in the hands of our elected municipal officials. We need to send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin.

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Projects support social well-being

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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lose to $1 million in funding from the Columbia Basin Trust's Social Grants Program will be divided up between 32 projects.

Each of the projects support social well-being within their community, including the Elkford Women's Task Force Society.

With the funding provided, the society will offer a program for Elk Valley children aged three to five years-old which will use play and parent participation to promote positive self-image, physical activity, and healthy eating.

“The Healthy Start program will present physical based education in a fun and exciting way,” said Jennifer Cherney, Elkford early childhood development coordinator. “It will give families ideas of how to make physical activity fun at home, while encouraging children to have positive selfesteem and make healthy eating choices, in hopes of helping reduce childhood obesity. It

will also prepare children for kindergarten.”

Some of the other successful recipients of the Social Grants Program are the Golden Food Bank Society, the City of Revelstoke's financial literacy program, and the St. Mary’s Indian Band project.

“Our selection committee approved a diverse range of projects from a strong showing of applications during our annual intake,” said Sabrina Curtis, director, sector initiatives. “These projects will continue to build and strengthen the social sector in our region.”

It is up to the Social Grants Program Selection Committee to decide which groups will receive funding. The volunteer group of Basin residents includes individuals who have experience and expertise in the social sector, as well as individuals who have broader community development experience.

For more information about the Social Grants Program, visit www.cbt.org/sgp.

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Sparwood Chamber elects new board

The new Sparwood Chamber of Commerce 2014 Board was elected on March 13 during their annual general meeting at the Causeway Bay. Back row: (from left) Jim Prince, Tammie Davy, Amy Sigurdson, Alex Millar, Sarina Beran, Craig Hanzel, and Steve Jarvis.

Front row: (from left) Tammy Ogden, Marjorie Templin, and Eric Johnstone.

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Residential Spring Clean Up May 5 - 17 FREE tipping for residential home owners at the RDEK Transfer Station. Open daily from May 5th to 17th (excluding Sundays).

Residents are encouraged to use this opportunity to tidy homes and yards and dispose of any unwanted materials.

We also encourage you to make use of the Reuse Centre at the Transfer Station. Please remember to cover your loads.

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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • April 14 • April 28 • April 29

Regular Council Regular Council Committee of the Whole CBT Grants

@ 6 pm @ 6 pm @ 6 pm

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

**Must register by May 2** Any person wishing to take advantage of this service is required to register with the Public Works Office @ 250.865.4025 and pay the required fee of $20.00 plus GST at the District Office no later than May 2, 2014. Seniors 65 and over receive this service free of charge, but you must still register.

Regular Thursday waste collection schedule will continue. Limit of 1 pickup truck load per household.

For more details on what will be and will not be accepted please visit our website at: www.elkford.ca under Elkford News.

District of Elkford Firearms Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 747 Open House Meeting Wednesday April 16, 2014 Elkford Community Conference Center 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

District of Elkford Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 747 to amend Firearms Regulation Bylaw No. 276 on September 9th, 2013 during a Regular Council Meeting. As part of the public consultation process the District of Elkford is inviting the public to an open house meeting to review the options and provide comments or concerns.

Firearms Regulation Bylaw No. 747 proposes to update the boundary for the area in which the discharge of firearms is prohibited within the District of Elkford. Firearms Regulation Bylaw No. 747 also proposes to update some definitions and Schedules from Bylaw No. 276.

Additional information is available at the District Office or on the District of Elkford website at www.elkford.ca/public_notices Written comments can be submitted in person at the District Office or via: E-mail: info@elkford.ca Subject Line: Attn Bylaw No. 747 Mail: District of Elkford P.O. Box 340, Elkford BC, V0B 1H0 Attn Bylaw No. 747

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Editorial

by Nicole Obre

To say the newspaper industry is challenged would be an understatement. It’s been a long battle with television and radio, and with the more recent rise of social media, publications across the country have faced soaring newsprint prices and slumping ad sales, not to mention the ongoing struggle to maintain readership.

After 115 years in business, The Free Press has managed not only to survive, but to thrive. And yet the challenges keep on coming.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark is turning over B.C.’s Blue Box recycling programs to an Ontario based group governed by large multinational corporations. The new system will see companies that sell paper and packaging materials pay a fee to a stewardship program. B.C.’s newspaper industry will be feeling the brunt of it, facing $14 million in additional taxes.

Every paper in the province will suffer. Some may be forced to close, while others may merge or reduce their coverage. Layoffs seem like a necessary possibility.

The regulations that will hit The Free Press on May 19 are all about packaging. But we are not a package. We are a product and an essential part of this community.

The Free Press has been covering Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, and the South Country since 1898. We have broken hard to hear news like the fire of 1908, countless mine disasters, and child-nappings. We have celebrated and taken photos of every Griz Days, Coal Miner Days, and Wildcat Days ever held.

We are more than packaging and we are more than a product. We are eight people doing our very best to keep the community informed and up to date on every news, community, sports, and arts story as soon as it happens.

And we are not the only ones who will suffer.

The new system will impose fees on all businesses - big and small - who will be forced to make cutbacks or raise prices, hurting the consumer.

There will be no reduction in municipal taxes to offset costs and the bureaucracy being created to manage the system is huge.

The bottom line is this will hurt B.C. residents as a whole. The system MMBC is developing is very costly and will impact jobs and growth in the province.

The only hope is that it’s not too late to turn back. Premier Clark showed us with the HST that she is willing to admit mistakes and right a wrong. If communities, businesses, and individuals across the province continue to voice their concerns on this issue and take a stand, perhaps she will realize it is necessary to redevelop a plan that works both economically and environmentally for B.C.

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Letters to the Editor Hyphenating Canadians A recent headline in the Calgary Sun declared, “In Canada, we're Canadians before all else.”

The article was written by Tarek Fatah, a Conservative contributor to the newspaper's editorial pages. His point was well taken, decrying as he did the practice of “hyphenating” Canadians.

Ironically, Stephen Harper himself has been shameless in using Canadian foreign policy to hyphenate Canadians over the past months in his search for leverage in the 2015 federal election.

On his January 2014 $240,000 trip to Israel, he took with him, among others, 10 evangelical pastors, the father of extremist rightwing pundit Ezra Levant, and David Asper, owner of the National Post.

Once there, he visited the Wailing Wall, addressed the Knesset and scanned the plain outside Jerusalem where his evangelical brethren believe Armageddon will take place between the returned Messiah and the anti-Christ.

All this is directed at moving hyphenated Jewish–Canadian electoral and financial support to the Tories from the federal Liberals where much of it has been ensconced for decades.

The Russian intervention in Crimea has also been a heaven-sent opportunity

to curry support for the Conservative Party among hyphenated UkrainianCanadians. Harper, to that end, has been talking tough, even though he knows that in the world of geo-political reality, there is nothing he can fire at Putin except personal dislike, self-righteous indignation, empty rhetoric and an empty chair at the G-8 summit meetings.

In October 2013, Harper's refusal to attend the Commonwealth Conference in Sri Lanka was aimed at attracting hyphenated Tamil-Canadian support for election 2015, despite having declared the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to be a terrorist organization in 2006, and freezing their assets at that time.

Perhaps we can now expect him to dispatch foreign minister John Baird to Scotland in September during the Independence Referendum to assure Harper of voting support and political funding from hyphenated ScottishCanadians.

Probably not, but it would certainly be in accord with his self-serving and cynical view of Canadian foreign policy.

And of Canadians, hyphenated or otherwise.

J.C. Vallance Fernie, B.C.

Development rezoning Mayor Giuliano and councillors Ripley, Warshawsky, Iddon and McSkimming supported approving the Brickers Road development rezoning.

The betrayal is disturbing on two points.

First, the decision is illogical.

The area is rural and rural residential is the appropriate zoning, not single family or high density. The city has numerous parcels of land waiting to be built out and we do not need this inappropriate designation.

Second, the process has been disappointing. No voters supported the rezoning. Also, previous public consultations where no voters supported the development were also ignored.

So, would Mayor Giuliano and councillors Ripley, Warshawsky, Iddon and McSkimming explain to voters how their voice can be more effective.

Dave McBeath Fernie, B.C.

POLL OF THE WEEK Have you been following Danielle Cardozo on Masterchef Canada?

Yes 52% No 48% This week’s poll question: Do you agree with B.C.’s new recycling system?

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Political mistakes It has never ceased to amaze me how politicians of all political stripes find ways to line their pockets at taxpayers' expense. No one party seems to have a monopoly on this fault, from senators getting caught with their hands in the cookie jar to provincial MLA's getting caught taking vacation

at taxpayers' expense, they all seem to have the same answer and solution to the problem.

If they get caught they just promise to pay the money back and expect no penalty other than that.

So, as an ordinary citizen can we expect to get off scott free if we say, rob a bank and get caught, as long as we pay the money back?

Our politicians seem to have

this down pat, promise to pay back the money, then quickly disappear from the public scrutiny for a while until it all blows over, and low and behold in a month or so all is forgiven!

It is disgusting the level that our political system has dropped to, it is time it was overhauled.

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David R. Gildea Fernie, B.C.

Director/Curator - Fernie Museum & Visitor Information Centre The Fernie Museum (www.ferniemuseum.com) is seeking a dynamic, visionary and selfmotivated Director/Curator.

The Director/Curator oversees day-to-day public operations and facilitates upkeep, including making sure fee for service commitments with the Fernie Chamber of Commerce (Visitor Information Centre) are upheld, as well as the Museum’s ongoing budgeting, fundraising, programming, collections management and exhibits development activities.

The Director/Curator manages the salary budget for a small part-time staff of two professionals and some volunteers. S/he works with and plans, organizes and supervises all.

The Director/Curator, as the Museum’s public face, interacts with and makes presentations to primary interlocutors and agencies, including the media, City Council and major patrons.

The Fernie and District Historical Society’s Board of Directors provides general oversight and defines the Museum’s broad mission, which the Director/Curator then fleshes out and puts into action. S/he attends Board meetings, where s/he reports on progress and shares concerns and advice.

The Museum has just finished a 5-year capital project which saw the renovation of a key historic building, the creation of new core exhibits and the collection repurposed to tell Fernie’s story.

With this foundation in place the Museum is poised to continue its evolution.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic professional to lead a dynamic and successful team in the building and delivery of in-house and outreach programming.

A message for Wilks “National Day of Action for a New Health Accord - The current Health Accord expires March 31, 2014 and the federal government is refusing to renegotiate it.

Expiration of the accord will result in a $36 billion dollar cut to public health care, and an additional $16.5 billion dollar cut to health care equalization payments.”

(Information distributed by the B.C. Health Coalition.)

Mr. Wilks: One of the achievements of Canadians that was shared over many years as just that — an achievement — is our health care system. I think your government’s actions to lessen and disable, if not destroy it, is one of the most reprehensible policies it has followed. And I am pleased to say a significant cohort of Kootenay Columbia voters agree with me?

You are not at all representing those cohorts on this issue.

I suppose you feel unable to support an improved health care system given your government’s stance, so who are you representing?

However, I would certainly be pleased to hear any kind of protest from you against the refusal to renegotiate and extend the Health Accord.

Anne Edwards Kootenay Columbia voter

In response to Anne Edwards’ letter to editor Myths and facts: The Canadian health transfer.

Unfortunately, there have been a lot of rumours and misinformation spread about federal health transfers by those with a political motive to confuse the facts. I would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight.

Our government is committed to a publicly funded, universally accessible health care system founded on the principles of the Canada Health Act. In 2011, our government announced a major new investment in health care, and committed to continued growth in health transfers to the provinces and territories.

Our plan has provided record growth to all provinces, and these transfers will continue to grow by six per cent every year for the next three years.

In 2014-15, our government will provide British Columbia with $4.17 billion through the Canada Health Transfer – an all-time high. Not only that, but this is more than $1.3 billion (a 49 per cent increase) than under the previous Liberal government.

These record transfers

are providing long term, stable funding so that our health care system is there when Canadians need it. To ensure health funding for the provinces continues to grow in a sustainable way, transfers will grow in line with the economy starting in 2017 and is guaranteed to increase by at least three per cent.

Our government is working with all the provinces and territories to ensure the healthcare system is sustainable and delivering the care that Canadians need.

In addition to transfers being at an all time high, we are also funding nearly 13,000 health researchers across Canada, and investing roughly $1 billion every year for health research.

Unlike the previous Liberal government which gutted healthcare funding, we have increased healthcare funding to historic levels.

Through record transfers and significant investments in research and innovation, we are supporting all provinces and territories in delivering the quality of care that Canadians expect.

David Wilks, M.P. Kootenay Columbia

Salary and terms are negotiable.

The deadline for receipt of application is April 30, 2014.

Please contact jobs@ferniemuseum.com to receive an application package.

AGM 2014

Annual General Meeting When:

Thursday April 24th

Where:

Stanford Hotel & Resort

Time:

8:00am-8:30am Coffee Reception 8:30am-9:30am Breakfast 9:30am-11:00am AGM business

Cost:

Free for members of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce– limit 3 from any one business.

RSVP:

Please RSVP before 5:00pm on Thursday April 17th to members@ferniechamber.com or 250-423-6868

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Mondays

• 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 • 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 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 • 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 • 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pmStorytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years • Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie • 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 • 7:30pm – 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 • 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 • 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pmToddlertime at the Fernie Library for ages 2 & under • 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 1:00pm- Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 3:30 to 4:45 pm – The Puzzlers, ages 9-12 at the Fernie Library (pre-registration required) • 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 • 7:30pmAlcoholics 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 • 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 • 10:30am 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 • 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

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 12:00pmStorytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years • 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 • 7:30pm- 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 3:00pm – Crocodile Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 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

Sundays

• 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 • 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library • 7:30pmAlcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

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Bun And Soup Lunch, Fernie Family Centre, 11:30-1:00 – donation – proceeds to Global South Tripping the World Fantastic, Fernie Library, 7pm Crocodile Swim, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 3-5:30pm Bikinis for Breast Cancer, Fernie Alpine Resort, 10-3 Enemy Lines 2, Fernie Alpine Resort, 9am “Siddharth” Indie Film, Vogue Theatre, 7pm Bun And Soup Lunch, Fernie Family Centre, 11:30-1:00 – donation – proceeds to Global South PJ Party featuring “Brave” 6-8:30pm Fernie Aquatic Centre, Indoor Craft Fair/Garage Sale Fernie Legion,10 – 4 Call Bev to book a table 250-423-6465 Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay Fernival – Main Band Lorne Elliot (comedian), The Arts Station, 8pm The Song of the Phoenix, Knox United Church, 4pm Fernival – Coca Cola Slope Soaker WINTER CLOSING DATE Power Hour Immune Strategy, Elk Valley Family Chiropractic, 1-2pm Peter Karp & Susan Foley (blues artist), The Arts Station, 8pm Crocodile Swim, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 3-5:30pm Easter Egg Hunt, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 2pm Easter Crafts, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 3-4pm “Randy” by Lucas Meyers, The Arts Station, 8pm Red Cedar Book Club, Fernie Library, 1pm

Crocodile Swim, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 3-5:30pm Avalanche City Roller Derby Girls vs Nelson Kill Joys, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7pm PJ Party featuring “How to Train Your Dragon”, Fernie Aquatic Centre 6-8:30 pm

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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

Colouring Contest 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...

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 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!!

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 ).

PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014 at 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendments: Applicant: Mulyk Consulting (o/b Igor and Anna Landa) Location: Alpine Trails – 200 Burma Road Legal Description: (Subject Area A) An approximate 0.195 hectare portion of Block B, District Lot 4137, Kootenay District, Plan 1623, Except Parts Included in Plans 13159, 13562, 13933 and NEP60610 (Subject Area B) Approximate 0.012 hectare and 0.036 hectare portions of Block B, District Lot 4137, Kootenay District, Plan 1623, Except Parts Included in Plans 13159, 13562, 13933 and NEP60610 (Subject Area C) An approximate 0.152 hectare portion of Block B, District Lot 4137, Kootenay District, Plan 1623, Except Parts Included in Plans 13159, 13562, 13933 and NEP60610

or online at www.fernie.ca.

Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaws will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, Monday, April 14, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:

BY EMAIL: cityhall@fernie.ca IN PERSON: City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue

BY FAX: (250) 423-3034

BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning Department at 250.423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie. ca.

1. Bylaw No. 2236, cited as Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 1923, Amendment Bylaw No. 29, 2013 proposes to change the OCP: Schedule “B” Future Land Use Map Area From To Subject Area A Natural Open Space Residential Subject Area B Residential Natural Open Space 2. Bylaw No. 2237, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.159, 2013 proposes to change the zoning: Area From To Subject Area A RR - Rural Residential R1B - Single Detached Plus Residential Subject Area B RR - Rural Residential P2 Parks and Open Spaces Subject Area C RR – Rural Residential PP – Private Park

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer.

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm on April 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC

PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014 at 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: Applicant: Trent Sean Allen Location: 1101 – 11th Avenue Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 94, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 902 1. Bylaw No. 2242, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.162, 2014 proposes to change the zoning: Approximate Area 668.9 sq. metres

From To R1 – Single Family Residential R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm on April 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca.

Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, Monday, April 14, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:

BY EMAIL: cityhall@fernie.ca

IN PERSON: City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue

BY FAX: (250) 423-3034

BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 All submissions must include your name and street address.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning Department at 250.423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie. ca.

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer.

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d is tr i c t o f spa rwo o d Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

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Upcoming Meetings of Council 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

Celebrating People In Action - National Volunteer Week April 6 - 12, 2014

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.

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.

BC Transplant

April is National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month. BC Transplant has a mandate to increase organ donation and to reduce wait times for patients in need of a life-saving transplant. Despite a record year for transplants in BC in 2013, nearly 500 British Columbians are currently on the wait list for a transplant. More than 85 percent of British Columbians support organ donation, yet only 19 percent have registered their decision. BC Transplant would like to change that and they need your help. Register now at: https://transplant.bc.ca/OnlineReg/bcts.asp

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!

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.

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An indie Indian flick

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Song of the Phoenix Easter concert

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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on’t miss the latest foreign film coming to town. Indie Films Fernie is proud to present the Canadian/Indian heartwrenching movie Siddharth.

The film tells the tale of a poor Delhi street merchant desperately searching for his missing son. Mahendra, who mends zippers in the streets of New Delhi, sends his 12 year-old son Siddharth to work in a factory in another province to support their family. When Siddarth fails to return home for the holiday of Diwali, Mahendra embarks upon a moving, tangled, and often seemingly futile journey to find his son. A powerful story about the ramifications of a single decision and the limitations that result from poverty, it underscores that in the face of the unspeakable, one must keep moving forward.

Filmed in India, Siddharth is told in Hindi with English subtitles.

The movie will play Monday night, 7 pm, at the Vogue Theatre. Tickets are available at the Siddharth is playing at the Vogue Theatre Monday at 7 pm.

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he IDEAL Society (Institute for the Development of Education, Arts and Leisure) is offering a concert, The Song of the Phoenix, by the Vera Choir on Palm Sunday.

Everyone is invited to join the Vera Choir on April 13 for an afternoon of sacred songs from around the world on the Easter weekend. In addition, excerpts from the art and poetry book The Song of the Phoenix, written by Natacha Kolesar and illustrated by her daughter Slavka Kolesar will be presented.

This concert is also in memory of Natacha Kolesar who initiated the IDEAL project of bringing families and individuals together to create a holistic environment for people of all ages.

Kolesar is described by some who knew her as a visionary and leader who left a legacy of participants who practice a way of life that combines education, wellness and the arts in an environment of natural beauty. Her vision was dedicated to sharing with our community the richness of collective living.

Admission to the concert is free, but donations are welcome. The concert will be held on April 13 from 4 to 6 pm at the Knox United Church 201, Second Avenue, Fernie.

For information call 778-519-0721 or visit www.idealsociety.org.

Brody wins Country Album of the Year

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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ean Brody’s Crop Circles and Tractor Beams has been awarded the Juno for Best Country Album of the Year. This is the former Jaffray resident’s first win and third Juno nomination.

Released in November of 2013, Crop Circles debuted at number one on the iTunes Canada Country Album chart and third on the Canadian Country Album chart. The album includes Brody’s

Dean Brody’s Crop Circles and Tractor Beams has been awarded the Juno for Best Country Album of the Year.

The local country star has been named the Most Played Canadian Artist at Country Radio and has earned himself seven Canadian Country Music Awards.

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current single Crop Circles, as well as the gold-selling number one track Bounty, featuring Lindi Ortega.

The local country star has been named the Most Played Canadian Artist at Country Radio and has earned himself seven Canadian Country Music Awards. He also recently became the first male Canadian artist with two number one songs at Country Radio with his 2012 song Canadian Girls and Bounty.

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An invitation to dine with Danielle

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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A five course meal conceptualized by Danielle Cardozo was served to a satisfied crowd at Funky’s Pizza in Sparwood Photo submitted by Danielle Cardozo

Regional District of East Kootenay REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Yaqakxaq‡amki Boat Launch 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.

South Fernie - Hill Road Berm Tender SEALED TENDERS marked, “Tender - Hill Road Berm” and submitted to the attention of Jim Maletta, AScT., Engineering Technician, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 will be accepted until 2:00 pm MDT on April 17, 2014.

An optional Pre-Tender Site Meeting will be held on Friday, April 11th 2014 at 11:00am MDT at the north end of Hill Road.

The tender documents may be obtained as of April 3, 2014 online at www.rdek.bc.ca or by contacting Jim Maletta at 250-489-2791 or jmaletta@rdek.bc.ca.

The Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing the Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily reject any bid submitted by a contractor that has a disputed account against or due by the Regional District or against whom the Regional District has a disputed account. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted and the Regional District reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful Bidder.

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asterChef Canada fans know that Danielle Cardozo is a force to be recognized with in the kitchen. Upon her return to the East Kootenay, Cardozo has been honing her culinary skills and had a chance to share her cooking with the Elk Valley as she hosted a five course meal in Sparwood on March 29.

The five course dinner was at Funky’s Pizza in Sparwood, thanks to Cardozo’s father, Rick Cardozo who owns the restaurant. The dinner had two seatings and sold out in a week.

“My goodness was last night’s dinner successful,” said Cardozo.

“There was a major request to do it again, so we’ve decided that we will again in May, and possibly once a month after that.

“Also, there was a proposal in the evening! Congratulations to couple Mike Quast and Nicki Woods who got engaged at my dinner. It was awesome.”

The diners in Sparwood were excited about the menu as Cardozo kept it a surprise.

“It was a neat experience for the diners, as we did not let them know what the menu was. Before each course, I would come out of the kitchen and explain what was coming up.”

The first course was beef tartare, which was served with plated egg yolk.

“It’s ultimately raw beef and raw egg yolk,” said Cardozo. “It was definitely a bit of a shocker for the diners. I was extremely nervous about serving it first, but they all enjoyed it. I don’t think I saw a single plate come back with anything left on it.”

For the evening’s menu, Cardozo chose dishes that had meaning to her.

“I chose the beef tartare because it was that first dish that got me out of my culinary comfort zone, and has become my favourite snack.

“I chose the Wellington because it was my favourite MasterChef episode, and in my opinion, my proudest moment of overcoming a difficult moment on the show (when I cut myself and didn’t give up).”

What were the favourites?

“The diners were all excited to see the salmon Wellington on the menu, as it was one of my winning dishes. However, the pork belly was definitely the crowd favourite.

On the menu: First course: Beef tartare with parsnip crisps and crostini.

Second course: Chilled spring pea soup with truffle Chantilly cream.

Third course: Pork belly with Japonica rice, caramelized cabbage, and fava beans.

Fourth course: Salmon Wellington, truffle pomme puree, beurre blanc, and Swiss chard compote (Cardozo’s pressure test challenge winner).

Fifth course: Key Lime cheesecake, Limoncello, baked graham, Happy Cow raspberry sorbet (Cardozo’s Kraft national ad campaign winning cheesecake).

While the dishes were Cardozo’s conceptualizations, she said she could not have done it without an amazing kitchen team.

There were four chefs in the kitchen. Her brother, Nathan Cardozo, served as the sous chef for the day.

“Nathan was amazing! After the dinner, he and I discussed him coming on board with me in future culinary endeavours. We are close as siblings, and have similar work ethic. With him on my team, we’d be a force to reckon with.

“I also had my dad, step-mom Cindy, and sister Amy in the kitchen.

Five of us executed 335 plates in four hours.”

“They really enjoyed each course and I received amazing feedback.

Many requested when we would be doing another dinner like this again.

Many commented on how Sparwood is lacking a fine dining experience, and they’d like to see me back regularly.

“My dad joked that it might be a good time for me to take over the restaurant.”

Cardozo is hoping to have another dinner at Funky’s on May 24 and will announce ticket sales online in the coming weeks. Diners can expect a change in menu from the March 29 dinner.

Cardozo will be spending two weeks in Tel Aviv Israel in April, and she plans to bring back new flavors and technique.

“I can almost guarantee you will see my trip on a plate at the next dinner!”

To follow Cardozo on her journey as she tastes life, visit www. daniellecardozo.ca.

Making it to the top eight home cooks during the first MasterChef Canada competition, Cardozo has become a household name.

Filmed last summer, the national competition currently airs every Monday night until the winner of the first MasterChef Canada title and $100,000 is revealed at the end of April.

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A special donation

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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uring the Sochi Winter Olympics, Rocky Mountain Optometry ran a fundraising campaign for the Special Olympics,

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After reaching a grand total of $510, they were proud to present a cheque to the Special Olympics B.C. Society Elk Valley on March 27.

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Earth Day celebrations return to Fernie

By Dawn Deydey Earth Day Fernie

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his year Earth Day takes place on Tuesday, April 22 and is shaping up to be an incredible event with fun eco-activities for all ages. While the ‘Trashy but Flashy’ Fashion Show is not part of the Earth Day 2014 celebrations, this year there are even more ways to celebrate and it all takes place under one roof – at The Arts Station.

The Arts Station will be transformed into an environmental ‘feast’ with displays from Bear Aware, Elk River Alliance, CarShare and more.

The EcoGarden will also be hosting a Seed Swap, and encourages the community to bring locally grown seeds to swap or money to purchase locally grown seeds.

Also on display will be the Flathead Wild Art Exhibit, the result of bringing local artists into the Flathead River Valley for a week. It features works from Laura Nelson (Fernie), Tara Higgins (Fernie), Joseph Cross (Cranbrook), Denise Lemaster (Invermere), and Simon Haiduk (Kimberley). It also features works from Jackson Hole based artist Dwayne Harty, Banff National Park’s inaugural artist in residence.

Free, kid-friendly, after school Earth Day activities will happen from 3 to 5 pm and everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Activities include a mini eco-film festival, free popcorn and a great selection of interactive age appropriate, eco-friendly activities and games.

The Arts Station doors open again at 6:30 pm with the celebrated ‘Green Drinks’, environmental displays, and the opportunity to mix and mingle. Think Tank Cinema will be showing the film The Wisdom to Survive

by donation. The screening of this thought provoking environmental film starts at 7 pm followed by scintillating discussion.

New this year is a call to action to participate in the ‘Trash Bash Challenge’ and ‘Get Wild Challenge’. Prizes will be given out for each challenge.

To participate: Find an outdoor area that you love and take the initiative to clean up your neighbourhood with the Trash Bash Challenge.

Grab your friends and family and get outside to make a difference. Take a photo and post it to the Earth Day Fernie Facebook page, along with how many bags, how many people, and how much time you spent cleaning up your neighbourhood.

Tell us what was the most common and most interesting garbage you found. Need supplies?

Swing by to pick up garbage bags and gloves, available at the Wildsight office from 10 am to 1 pm and at the Arts Station from 3 to 7 pm.

Get outside into nature and play in the great outdoors to take part in the Get Wild Challenge.

Take a photo and share it on the Earth Day Fernie Facebook page. When posting your photo, include what is the best thing about playing outside, how much time you spent outside and what you did.

The evening will wrap up with the Wildsight Annual General Meeting and election of directors. Open to the public, all are encouraged to attend to enjoy free appetizers and hear about the work of the organization.

To learn more about the eco-friendly fun coming your way, watch for The Free Press Go Green insert or visit www.facebook.com/ earthdayfernie.

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is hoping Sparwood and Elk Valley residents will dig into their photograph archives for some past images of Coal Miner Days.

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s the event has been a big part of the Sparwood community over the years the CMD Society would like to compile, record and preserve its history. The MichelNatal Heritage Museum is sharing the information they have gathered on Coal Miner Days – but we would like to expand and fill in the gaps on the timeline. If there are any seniors out there (or not so senior) with a story or information on past Coal Miner Days we’d love to hear from them. Photographs will be shared on the CMD Society Facebook page and website (coalminerdays.co).

If you have any information or photographs to share please contact: coalminerdays@ hotmail.com.

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Jamie Rizzuto takes second place

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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amie Rizzuto of Fernie has taken second overall in men’s snowboard at the Swatch Freeride World Tour (FWT) after the final in Verbier, Switzerland. That’s a lot to be proud of especially as an athlete competing without an official coach or complete sponsorship. In spite of his success, Rizzuto is disappointed he did not take the top spot on the podium, knowing a flu greatly affected his final performance at Xtreme Verbier on March 29.

“Unfortunately I was hit hard with a nasty flu,” said Rizzuto. “I missed some key inspection days as I didn’t have the strength to leave my bed. A fellow competitor took my camera up there for me which is how I studied my run. I was in bed for three days which eventually landed me in the Swiss emergency room the day before the event.”

The mythical mountain Bec De Rosse has an intimidating 500 metre north face. To take on such a mission, on the very steep face with a gradient of 45 degrees and 60 degrees at the top, is a huge challenge.

Despite a new coat of 50 to 60 cm of fresh snow it was at times affected by the wind, making the conditions variable and tricky.

“On a mountain as mighty and real as the Bec De Rosse you must be there with body and mind,” said Rizzuto. “I feel I was neither. How I made it up the gnarly hike in this condition I will never know. Once at the top I found a little spot in some rocks at the top which was sheltered from the wind and lay in a ball until my run.”

This year’s FWT was plagued with low snow conditions in the first three European locations posing challenges for all the athletes, yet Rizzuto managed to excel. Rizzuto placed fourth at Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Italy, second in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, and fourth again in Kappl, Austria. Rizzuto was finally able to stand at

the centre of the podium when he took first place in Snowbird, Utah in March.

The fifth leg of the tour in Revelstoke was cancelled due to the high avalanche hazard on Mackenzie Peak in mid March.

This was Rizutto’s second season competing in the FWT and his seventh competition at this level. He was the only Canadian in the competition and has no official sponsor.

For now Rizzuto can’t wait to be home to regain his health and extends his thanks to everyone at home for their kind words and support.

Placing a close second behind World Champion Emilien Badoux of Switzerland in men’s snowboard gives Rizzuto entry into the 2015 FWT. “One thing is for sure,” said Rizzuto. “I am already licking my chops for next season.”

To see the final results and video go to www. freerideworldtour.com.

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Kia taking on the small cars from the big guys

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Kia rounds out its attack on the country’s best-selling cars with the launch of the final two models to the Forte lineup.

Last year Kia introduced their all-new Forte sedan to compete with such top sellers as the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. This week, the 5-door hatchback version called Forte5 and the coupe, called Forte Koup begin arriving in dealerships.

The launch of these two vehicles took us from Huntington Beach, California, through the mountains and desert to Borrego Springs and then back through the mountains to San Diego.

The terrain varies from massive California highways to very twisty mountain passes and vast desert valleys. Stunning scenery and a recommended drive for any sightseer or driving enthusiast.

Looks The Forte5 is the more practical of the two new Kias with a hatchback design that sets it apart from the competition. Many competitors don’t offer a hatch so this is sure to be noticed by people who need extra storage and passenger room. Sold with a new base 2.0L engine or an optional 1.6L turbo engine, there are varied looks depending on which trim is chosen. The non-turbo Forte5 gets a front grille similar to the sedan with a smaller lower intake and a larger grille opening. The Forte5 SX turbo gets the same grille as the Koup, with the opposite

front treatment, a bigger lower opening and a injection engine with a solid 201hp and 195 lb.smaller, more aggressive grille. The great news ft. of torque that comes on at a very low 1750 is that all Forte5 and Koup models come with RPM. The turbo also gets a stiffer suspension, alloy wheels; 16-inches on the Forte5 and 18bigger wheels, sharper steering feel and shorter inch alloys on the turbo version. The Koup has gear ratios from first to third gear. This makes 17-inch base alloys or 18-inches on the turbo. the car livelier and handles better but it also Inside makes the car a bit twitchy on the highway I drove the top Turbo version of the Forte5 and when driving straight. the base, non-turbo version of the The base 2.0L would be my choice.

Koup. Both have an amazing level 173hp is loads for a car of this of interior refinement. If you have size and the smaller wheels and ever questioned that Kia knows less aggressive suspension might how to make good quality cars, be a better day-to-day driver. Eijust look at these new products. ther way, Kia has kicked things up The switches and dials look and a notch and both are fun to drive feel first rate and the layout is and never feel underpowered. logical and easy to use.

Verdict Koup can actually fit adults up Kia has been The Forte5 starts at $19,495 and to six feet. The dash has either a growing steadily since tops out at $28,395 for a turbo conventional radio layout with with navigation. The Koup comes a smaller screen but when the it entered Canada backup camera is added on either fifteen years ago and with a few extra standard features model, the screen jumps to 6-inchand it runs from $20,895-$28,695. with new products es and becomes a touchscreen Some might think that the higher device. If the buyer wants the like the Forte5 and end models are getting expensive navigation system, then the top but they have features such as Koup, there is no turbo model with luxury package dimming rearview mirrors, power reason to believe the is needed. outside mirrors and heated rear trend will end.

The front seats sit high off the seats that are not generally availfloor for good outward visibility. able in this class.

Zack Spencer What continues to amaze me is Kia has been growing steadily the level of equipment Kia offers since it entered Canada 15 years from standard Bluetooth and satellite radio to ago, and with new products like the Forte5 and optional heated and cooled seats, heated rear Koup, there’s no reason to believe the trend seats, heated steering wheel, power folding will end. outside mirrors and more. True luxury touches. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca Drive The Lowdown Kia has put some punch into both the base and Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 132hp or 140hp turbo versions of the Forte5 and Koup. The base Fill-up: 8.6L/5.8L/100km engine is a large 2.0L direct injection engine (city/highway Forte5 auto) with 173hp. In comparison, the top selling Civic has 143hp. The turbo model gets a 1.6L direct Sticker price: $19,495-$28,395

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Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours.

Walt has a secret. He’s no Walter White from“Breaking Bad.” But, his love for quick cash and high profits drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some their savings. Walt is a curber.

Walt has no shame!

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Rugged beauty is more than skin deep The all-new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a luxury sport ute that attracts a lot of attention.

The body styling went through some major changes this year and is very different to the previous version that had more chiseled and square edges. This vehicle is refined and more rounded. If it wasn’t for the traditional Jeep grille you would think this was a Volvo or an Audi.

The first thing you notice is the I remember as a new LED lighting that wraps kid, wearing my Sunday around the HID headlamps, it best and then going out gives it a very sophisticated and contemporary look. and playing in the mud!

Jeep did not sacrifice its off road With this Jeep, you push capabilities. Options are; Quadraa button, hike up the Trac 1 that features full time on truck, and go have some demand four-wheel drive with single speed transfer case and fun! equal torque split (50 front/50 Keith Morgan rear) with brake control. QuadraTrac 11, with a 2 speed transfer case with low range and variable torque distribution that delivers up to a 100 percent front or rear. Quadra-Lift air suspension that lifts four corners of the vehicle to provide the best in class ground clearance of 272 mm that will allow you to negotiate just about any terrain you encounter.

The Summit model has a gorgeous interior, all the bells and whistles.

Premium Nappa leather seats with heated/vented 12 way power front seats. The steering wheel is heated and wrapped in leather with

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The instrument panel, doors, and centre console are also leather stitched. The Power lift gate that can be controlled via the remote to make life easier loading and unloading cargo. Be careful at night, with the lift gate open it’s hard to see the bottom of the gate and if you’re not careful you will be wearing the lock mechanism as a tattoo on your forehead, don’t ask how I know.

With this model, you get the navigation screen complete with a backup camera. There is also an optional rear seat DVD system.

There is an optional stability control with anti-roll, hill start assist, trailer sway control. Front air bags with reactive head rest restraints, and side curtain airbags. Forward collision warning system detects whether you are approaching another vehicle too rapidly and alerts you to take action. Parkview/ Park-sense Park assist systems that help see what perhaps you would not see when backing up.

Four engine choices here. The first is a 3.0L Ecodiesel V6 that an amazing 420 lb-ft of torque and 240 horsepower. My tester was equipped with the fuel frugal diesel – 9.8 /7.0 L/100 km (city/ highway).

The second is a 3.6 L Pentastar VVT V6 that has been on the Ward’s 10 best engine list for three years. It delivers 290 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. There is a 5.7L VVT V8 with 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque and delivers a surprisingly 9.9L/100 km on the highway. The last engine choice is the 6.4L HEMI V8 which is available on the SRT model. It delivers 470 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, all these engines come with an 8 speed automatic transmission. Basic warranty coverage is for three years or 60,000 km I remember as a kid, wearing my Sunday best and then going out and

Confessions of a Curber

Noodling on the web one morning I found out that I was selling vehicles illegally. If I was in the business of selling, I need to be licensed as a dealer.

Oh well. Everything’s been working out just fine for me. I skated through those recent bad deals.

My previous sales were a distant memory – I was eager to start selling more. So, I decided to up my game a bit. I got a low-end truck and a car from an auction and another car from a new parking lot friend.

I put ads for all three vehicles on Craigslist.

Of course my ads said they were all real gems.

You’d think people might see through my ads.

“Need to sell fast, so price is flexible. Call with best offer.”

And my cell number was the same for all three. Would anybody notice?

The first two cheaper vehicles sold quickly.

The last one took a bit longer to sell. Of course, it was the one I was most eager to sell. Why, you ask?

Well, not that I passed the information along, but the auction provided vehicle history reports for the first two. I had no information on the last.

So, I bought ICBC and CarProof vehicle history reports. I wanted to educate myself. To my surprise, there was a statement in both reports that the vehicle was possibly “stolen*.”

I knew I had to sell it fast.

I mean, I’d paid for it and I knew my new “friend” wouldn’t take it back.

Four days later, I got a call from a young

“Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!” woman. She asked if the car would fit a family of four. “Definitely!” I practically screamed.

I was a wreck during this sale. I just needed to get rid of this car – fast. I told the nice lady the details of the car. Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!

I told her I was in a hurry to visit my mum in the hospital. She was in a hurry too – her three-year-old was anxious, pulling at her pant legs. She seemed to not want to be there as much as me.

Finally, she agreed to buy the car. Phew! I was saved.

Whatever happens next, I don’t care. It’s her problem not mine.

I quickly changed my phone number (again).

Weeks later, I saw her on the news – with kid still at pant legs – talking to a reporter.

Apparently, the car was towed away by the police.

And yes, she was trying to find me.

Had I covered my tracks? I agonized.

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Five misleading car names Few things in the development of a new car are more crucial than the name.

In the case of a bland or mediocre car, it’s the last chance the marketers have to generate some buzz. That may well be why some of the most There was nothing ordinary cars have even slightly swoopy wound up with some of or jet-like about the the fiercest and flashiest names. Here are five Hudson Jet. inappropriately named Rob Sass cars: 1. Chevrolet Sprint — The Sprint was built by Suzuki for Chevrolet. Powered by a rather anemic three-cylinder engine, its acceleration off the line resembled not so much a sprint but more of a drunken stumble. Its Suzuki-badged counterpart was known by an equally inappropriate name, the Swift.

2. Mercury Bobcat — A bobcat is a rather fierce North American wild cat. The Mercury Bobcat, on the other hand, was essentially a fancy Ford Pinto over laden with chrome trim and other options that added on additional pounds, sacrificing what little performance the Pinto possessed.

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While the feline Bobcat is plentiful in the wild, the Mercury version is all but extinct.

3. Hyundai Excel — The Excel was first car sold by Hyundai in the U.S., and given the top-to-bottom excellence of the current Hyundai lineup, it’s probably a car they’d prefer to forget. Other than cheapness, the Excel essentially excelled at nothing — unless someone handed out an award for “crudest interior” or “oddest-smelling plastic.”

4. AMC Hornet — The hornet is one pugnacious insect, and as anyone who has ever been on the wrong side of one can attest, they definitely can sting. With the exception of the rare S/C 360 version from 1971, the AMC Hornet was a pleasant-looking and practical compact sedan/wagon/ hatchback without much of a sting.

5. Hudson Jet — Jet planes were on the mind of nearly every car designer and ad man in the U.S. during the 1950s.

Fins, bogus jet intakes, jet exhausts and jet hood ornaments found their way onto countless cars from that decade.

Curiously, the Jet wasn’t among them. There was nothing even slightly swoopy or jet-like about the Hudson Jet. It was a thoroughly upright and conventional compact from a company that later became part of American Motors.

Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca and you can email rsass@hagerty.com

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Siggers wrangled the chutes at Kicking Horse

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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ernie skier Dylan Siggers was the top cowboy as he lassoed the win at Wrangle the Chutes big mountain competition at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden.

Riders dropped into the new venue site of Terminator North over the weekend showing off their skills to the judges and competing for big cash in front of a euphoric crowd. This north facing terrain provided competitors with an increased vertical drop, offering them the chance to explore unprecedented lines and start a new legacy while putting on a world class show.

Ali Schroeder came third in the ladies division, as did Mikey Witlox in men’s snowboard. Davis Fultz and Josh Lloyd also competed in this epic event.

“I really liked the new venue and felt it had a ton of variety,” said Siggers. “With steep technical slopes at the top and some wide open more ‘trickable’ features in the lower half. I skied fairly tame lines both days and added some freestyle maneuvers toward the bottom. With a (very un-stylish) 720 on my day one run and a mellower 360 on my day two run.”

Mellow and unstylish, yet humble Siggers still took home the cash purse ahead of 29 serious competitors.

“I guess I just skied clean and the 720 in my day one run put me a solid two points ahead of everyone else right off the bat. In day two I just made sure I didn’t mess up! Along with some of the other heavy hitters having some misfortune on the second day, a lot of the top 10 dudes had crashes.”

Siggers was competing with the likes of ski legend Logan Pehota who placed thirteenth. “[Pehota] would have dominated with the line he skied,” said Siggers. “However, he blew a shoe doing some super technical Billy-goating. And still after hiking up and putting his skis back on, he chucked a massive 360 over a 30 foot cliff and stomped like it was no big deal.”

Siggers shared the podium with friends Vinzenz Keller in second place and Jordy Kidner who finished third.

“Great time though; always sick when you’re on the podium with two great friends, we were all staying in the same house all weekend. Over all it was a great event and we all plan on returning next year!”

Athletes were allowed to compete by invitation only after they sent in their application complete with resume and video. Organizers have styled the big mountain competition with the ideals of the Freeride World Tour.

Dylan Siggers of Fernie (left), picture with ski legend Logan Pehota (right), won the Wrangle the Chutes big mountain competition at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

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ABOUT CHANGE TO AGRICULTURE LAND COMMISSION... with MLA Bill Bennett 1. The Agriculture Land Reserve & Commission were created 40 years ago to ensure good agricultural land was protected for agriculture. Changes made by my Core Review Committee maintain that protection but will now take into account the farm family & helping farmers & ranchers stay on the land.

2. The ALR will be divided into two zones. Zone 1 (lower mainland, Island, Okanagan) will be business as usual; Zone 2 (Kootenays, Cariboo & North) ALC decisions will now consider (in addition to agriculture land protection) economic, social & local government perspectives.

3. ALC decisions will be made by people from the region. The six existing regional panels will be established in law and must have minimum of two members. maximum of 3, all from that region.

ALC will now have an obligation to report to Minister on service levels to the public.

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t was a full house as Fernie Skiing Heritage hosted their second induction into the Fernie Skiing Wall of Fame at the Corner Pocket Brassiere.

The gala evening on March 29 honoured and recognized pioneers, builders and sport leaders who have contributed to Fernie’s rich skiing heritage and to Fernie’s mountain living culture.

In 2014, the following notable and worthy candidates were thanked, acknowledged and inducted: Pioneer: Elk Valley Ski Touring Society Ian Stokie, Pat Gilmar, Rick Schroeder, Blair Craig, Sean Staplin, Robin Siggers, Dr. Dave McBeath and Bob Morris accepted on behalf of the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club for building Fernie’s hut-to-hut system and many trails along the Lizard Range.

Builder: Randy Gliege of Summit Lift Company is a builder of ski lifts across the U.S.A. and Canada from a Fernie steel fabricating shop.

Builder: Dave Aikens is a snow safety expert and has been a builder of avalanche safety systems and protocols in the Southern Canadian Rockies Mountains for 35 years.

Sports: Dr. Geoff Seagram for his coaching which he began upon his retirement as a paediatric surgeon. Known for his mentorship, he was the chief of medical at the Calgary Olympics and a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal.

Sports: Nancy-Jo O’Neill for her Fernie and provincial ski coaching, plus 25 years contributing to the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation and their curriculum development.

The evening was also a charitable fundraising evening benefitting snow sport organizations such as the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation and the Fernie Alpine Ski Team with a $2,500 donation.

The Fernie Ski Wall of Fame was established in 2012 as a lasting record of the individuals and organizations, including the builders of ski operations and contributors to Canadian sports and athletes, whose passion and dedication have put Fernie prominently on the international ski map.

The inaugural induction ceremony in March 2012 was part of Fernie Ski Heritage Week, a week long series of events to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of lift-access skiing in Fernie.

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The staff at Corner Pocket Brasserie served up a fine dinner at the gala event.

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A combination of factors can contribute to relapse and identifying these factors is the first step to successful recovery. Often relapse occurs in stages, starting with something happening called the trigger. We then interpret the event to create a core belief that we hold about ourselves, often negative, and these self-destructive interpretations can lead to cravings. At the next step we then often give ourselves permission to engage in these old behaviours. At this stage we take steps towards engaging in old patterns of behaviour and finally we then engage in the old behaviour, and find we have relapsed.

Studies have shown that: • We are most likely to relapse in the first three months after making a change.

• Our overall chance of relapse is high.

• A relapse is not the end of the world. It is part of the natural cycle of change and a step on the way to lasting recovery.

It is also important to build positive skills and patterns of behaviour that support and enhance the recovery process. Some suggestions to consider are healthy eating, getting enough sleep, exercise regularly, connecting to positive social contacts, practicing relaxation skills and daily self-monitoring.

It is also beneficial to rewards yourself for the hard work you have achieved. This Christmas, indulge in some well-earned rewards after the holiday period like a nice meal or a relaxing bubble bath! Stay safe and make healthy choices.

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Quilters make children’s quilts for Wrap-A-Smile

The Fernie Quilt Guild made 13 quilts for the Wrap-A-Smile project and presented them to the Fernie Rotary Club on March 27. From left: Joan Fisher and Carol Bouchard, Fernie Quilt Guild; Elizabeth Richards, Rotary member and guild organizer for Wrap-A-Smile; Evelyn Cutts and Andrea Horton, Fernie Rotary members.

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uilters in Fernie recently met with the Fernie Quilt Guild to make children’s quilts for the Rotary sponsored Rotaplast medical missions.

Thirteen quilts were presented to the Fernie Rotary Club on March 27 as part of the Wrap-A-Smile project.

In 1992, two Rotarians from San Francisco organized a medical mission to repair cleft palates. From this small beginning, medical missions have gone out every year to developing countries to operate on children and young people who have cleft lips and cleft palates. Repair of a cleft lip and palate allows a child to smile for the first time and to speak normally. In 1998, Rotaplast International was founded to organize the fundraising

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t’s not fair. Something I’ve been hearing a lot lately.

Five’s cake has more icing than mine. Three’s hair is curlier than mine. My friend Mary’s name starts with a letter that comes sooner in the alphabet. It’s

not fair.

For a while, I tried to take a gentle approach. Here, I’ll get you more icing. Let me tell you all the reasons straight hair is great. But then I got tired. And that’s when I heard my mom’s voice come right out of my mouth. You’re right, Honey. It isn’t fair. Life’s not fair.

Get used to it.

One of those moments that stops you in your tracks, because when your parents said it to you it annoyed the heck out of you, and you vowed to never say it to your own kids. But now I’m playing the role of the parent, and it seems completely necessary to instill this little gem of wisdom to my kids. Early. Don’t expect fairness guys.

You’ll only be disappointed. A little pessimistic perhaps?

I thought about it as I lay in bed feeling guilty the other night, something I find myself doing often since becoming a parent. So I decided to try a different

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and the medical groups and volunteers who go out on these humanitarian missions. As of 2012, 15,000 surgeries had been completed. This is one of many Rotary International Projects.

In 2001, a nurse on one of the trips, Terry Hodskins was shocked to see that children had no blankets to keep them warm in the operating room. Children were wrapped in polyethylene sheets or newspapers. When she came home to the United States she organized quilters to make children’s quilts for the missions, and the Wrap-A-Smile quilt project was born. Now each child undergoing an operation is given a quilt to keep, and the date of the operation is written on the quilt label. Fernie quilts had a label saying the Fernie Quilt Guild made the quilts plus a Canadian flag so the children know that someone in

Canada cared about them. This is the fifth time quilters in Fernie have made quilts for Wrap-A-Smile.

Rotaplast, the organization that now raises money for the medical missions, has many medical groups and volunteers going out to developing countries each year. Starting with one mission in 1993, nine missions are planned for 2014. Rotary Clubs help to fund these missions. This is the fourth time the Fernie Rotary Club has sponsored the Fernie Quilt guild to make quilts for Wrap-A-Smile.

If you are interested in learning more about Wrap-ASmile or Rotaplast International the website is www. rotaplast.org. If you would like to make a quilt for WrapA-Smile or join us next year when we are sewing quilts, please email elizabeth.richards@ualberta.ca.

approach. Optimism. Maybe life can be fair!

And then… a test. Both of my girls flew out of preschool the other day carrying plastic cups filled with dirt, water, and a precious planted seed. A future beanstalk.

They could hardly wait to get it home, put it on the windowsill, and watch it grow right before their eyes.

They figured by the afternoon they’d be able to climb it into the sky and collect their golden egg.

Not quite. Several days passed with me being asked about every 15 minutes when the beanstalks were going to grow.

Are we there yet? No. Then…disaster. Three’s stalk started to grow. Five’s didn’t. It’s not fair!

Okay, here we go. Optimism! We’ll fix it! Mommy will fix it. I became a botanist overnight. I spent hours on Google, studying the life cycle of the common beanstalk and watching Youtube videos on the best growing conditions. I tried everything. I simulated rainfall and got a special fertilizer and even gave the little guy a pep talk.

That seed would not sprout. Five whimpered by my side through the

whole ordeal. We checked it hourly for the smallest signs of life. Nothing. Finally, I found myself right back where I started from. Listen Five. It isn’t fair. Life isn’t fair. Sometimes you just get a dud. Don’t waste your time on it. Move on.

I, too, was given these words of advice. And you know what? I’m sure they’ll serve her well. Optimism’s overrated.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN As per the Integrated Pest Management Act of British Columbia, Section 61(1) this is public notice that: TransCanada Pipe Lines (TCPL) is performing vegetation management in the regional districts of East Kootenay and Central Kootenay near the communities of Sparwood, Fernie, Elko, Jaffray, Cranbrook, Moyie, Yahk and Kingsgate. A five year program is planned during the growing season of vegetation from 2014 to 2018, as a public and employee safety measure and maintenance procedure. The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control problem vegetation using the principles of integrated pest management.

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Reference number: TCPL PMP 2014/2018 Copies of the pest management plan and maps are located in the Cranbrook office at: Suite 102, 135 - 10th Avenue S Cranbrook BC V1C 2N1 For more information please contact: Lawrence Pachal (250) 489-5794 Ext. #26 Suite 102, 135 - 10th Avenue S Cranbrook, BC V1C 2N1

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MANNING, ANN: It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ann Manning (nee: Larner.)

She passed away peacefully at the Rocky Mountain Village in Fernie B.C. on March 28, 2014. Ann was born in Fernie on April 28, 1932. She loved the outdoors, mountains, and to hunt and fish with her dad.

Ann’s favourite sanctuary was the cabin that she and Gordon built together at Edwards Lake, where she spent many enjoyable years swimming and fishing. Her vision was to make the cabin the special place that it is today, a place for her family and friends to enjoy for many years to come.

Ann was predeceased by her parents Edith and Ralph Larner. She is lovingly missed by her daughter Sharon (Gary) Letcher of Fernie B.C., her son Bruce (Donna) Manning of Victoria B.C., her grandchildren Ashley (Adam) Gareau, Lindsay Letcher, Bryan Letcher, Tyler Manning, Carly Manning, her great grandchildren Aidan Gareau and Zack Gareau, and her sister Helen Hegan of Chatham, Ontario.

Funeral Services to be held Saturday, April 5 at 11:00 at Christ Church Anglican in Fernie B.C. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services, Fernie.

Memories and condolences shared at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com.

BARATELLI, IDA: Survived by daughter Lavonne Andersen (Wayne Cooper). Two grandsons Michael and Duane (Ashley).

Three great grandsons Aaron, Kevin, Mikey. Two great granddaughters. Trinity and Paisley, survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by husband John, Mother and Father Maria and Louis Bisaro.

Sisters Elva Mannion, Jackie Serafini, Brother Joseph Bisaro, Mother and Father in law-Paris and Venuta Baratelli.

She enjoyed fly fishing on the Corbin Creek, leaving the house early in the morning and coming back in time for dinner. They spent many enjoyable years in Corbin in their cabin, next to the home where John and his sister grew up. She spent many years out at Edwards Lake tending to her flower and vegetable garden. Everything had to be just perfect or it was a full day rearranging.

Being close to family was very important to her. She was a feisty spit fire who let you know exactly what she was thinking. The past two years she spent living at Lilac Terrace and she enjoyed her game of cards and visiting with the other tenants. Most of all she missed her trips to Eureka with her friends. They had many laughs and good times. She spoke of it all the time.

Greatly missed by her daughter, Cooper and Duane.

Now she is resting and no longer in pain.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lilac Terrace (building fund), PO Box 1587 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0. Messages of condolence may be made at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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BERNARDO, ALFIO “BONANZA”: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Alfio was born on January 20, 1922 in Natal, BC; the first child born in Canada to immigrants Emilio and Ida Bernardo.

In 1948 Alfio married the love of his life, Anne Chala, and together they enjoyed 65 years of marriage; travelling and enjoying their family.

Alfio was a very dedicated, hardworking husband and father, working for the Crowsnest Coal Industry, Kaiser Coal and Westar Mining for 43 years. In his younger years, Alfio enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially woodworking. Many relatives have lawn ornaments and numerous gifts created by his skilled hands. Alfio was also an excellent handyman who still thoroughly enjoyed keeping active tending to his garden and beautiful flowers. He will be deeply missed by his loving family.

Alfio is survived by his loving wife Anne, 2 daughters, Maureen (Robert) Martin, Chilliwack, Debbie Gardner, Kelowna, 2 grandchildren, Kristy Rogge, Maple Ridge; Kent (Jana) Martin, Kelowna and 4 great grandchildren, Connor, Linden, Nathan and Sarah.

Also left to mourn his passing is his sisters and brothersin-law, from Sparwood, Clara and Nay Marchi, Emma Chala, Sue McRae (Kamloops) and Les Smith (Surrey) as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Albert and Elio, his sister Lydia, and his nephew Brian Bernardo as well as numerous extended family members.

The Celebration of Life was held on Monday, March 31st with Father Bart van Roijen, Celebrant.

In lieu of flowers tributes may be made to the Lilac Terrace, PO Box 1587 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0. Messages of condolence may be made at www.cherishedmemoriesfs. com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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ROO, SARAH ELAINE (NEE SIMMONS): DECEMBER 30, 1939 – MARCH 16, 2014 Elaine passed away peacefully at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on the evening of Sunday, March 16 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her parents William and Edna Simmons and by brothers Bill, Carl and Art. She is survived by her devoted son Howard Roo, her brother Jim Simmons (Mona), her sister Elnora Simmons, nephews Joe and Ed Simmons, niece Esther Endersby, sisters-in-law Ruth and Verona Simmons, many great nieces and nephews, and former husband, Brian Roo. Elaine was born in Elko, B.C. and moved with her family to Salmo in 1952. She moved to the west coast, married, and settled in the little seaside town of White Rock in 1964. She worked for more than twenty years at the Bank of B.C. (later the Hong Kong Bank of Canada) in White Rock with her best friend, Betty Devaney. She was revered by the bank’s many elderly clients for her friendly, efficient and patient manner. She retired in 1997 and moved to Salmo in 2002 to be close to her family.

Elaine was gregarious, fun-loving, a people person, an avid reader, a puzzle solver, a lover of cats and an excellent mother. She loved her 38 years on Sunset Drive in White Rock with her cats, Tinker and Pirate, watching the storms racing across Semiahmoo Bay and revelling in the spectacular sunsets. Elaine will be missed by all who knew her.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Florence May Ebert. Florence passed away in Kamloops BC on March 6, 2014 at 96 years old. She was born in Fernie BC in 1917. Florence was the youngest of 5 children born to Fred and Ella Wildman and was raised with 3 brothers and 1 sister. She married her husband Max in 1940 and raised 4 children, Melvin, Evelyn, Maxine and Alfred. The Ebert family moved to Salmo in 1952 and Florence lived there until 2010. She then moved to Sparwood and later Kamloops.

Florence was predeceased by her son Melvin in 1992, her husband in 1999 and her daughter Maxine in 2005. She is survived by her daughter Evelyn (Gene) Coulombe of Kamloops and her son Alfred (Judi) Ebert of Hosmer, 8 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Baking was one of Florence’s special talents and one could always count on a piece of fresh pie or hot cinnamon buns on their arrival. As well, she enjoyed a great game of cribbage or bridge. Florence was an avid curler, cross country skier, golfer and just loved to golf Salmo Golf Course. She loved the outdoors, fishing, gardening, berry picking, mushroom picking and helping her husband Max on his trap line.

Florence was always involved in the community and leaves behind many friends. She will be greatly missed by both her family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at the Salmo Legion on May 31, 2014 at 12:30 pm.

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Tick time is here FAR lends support to Submitted Interior Health

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he arrival of warmer weather means many of us are spending more time outdoors. The change in weather also brings out ticks - small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease.

“Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas so covering up before you head outdoors and checking for ticks on yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors are simple things that go a long way to prevent tick bites,” said Jennifer Jeyes, communicable disease specialist with Interior Health.

The most common tick species in the Interior Health region is the Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni), which does not carry the Lyme disease bacteria.

The Wood Tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, although it is very rare.

Some ticks also have toxins that can cause temporary muscle weakness and paralysis if attached for several days, but the symptoms fade once the tick is removed. Signs of many tick-borne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash.

The tick species that carries Lyme disease (Ixodes pacificus) is more common in the coastal areas of B.C., but may also be present in low numbers in the Interior region. Less than one per cent of Ixodes ticks in B.C. carry Lyme disease. In addition to fever, headache, and muscle pain, people infected with

Lyme disease will often develop a rash that looks like a ‘bull’s-eye’ target and expands from the site of the tick bite.

“Most tick bites do not result in illness; however, all tick bites should be cleaned, as infection can occur whenever there is a break in the skin,” added Jeyes.

“It is important to watch for signs of tick-transmitted illnesses. Anyone who experiences a bull’s-eye rash or other symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible.”

Other precautions include: Walking on cleared trails when in tall grass or wooded areas.

Wearing a hat, long sleeves, pants, and light coloured clothing.

Tucking pant legs into socks or boots.

Applying insect repellent containing DEET on uncovered skin.

Carefully checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live.

Having a shower after returning from areas where ticks may live.

If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, or pet, wear gloves and gently remove it. Needle-nose tweezers can be used to gently grasp the tick close to the skin. Without squeezing, pull the tick straight out.

Be careful not to crush the tick as this could cause it to inject its stomach contents into your skin.

After removal, clean the area with soap and water.

If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walk-in medical clinic.

Griz pond hockey team

Fernie Alpine Resort’s (FAR) Summit Fund donated $300 to the Fernie Griz pond hockey team. Steve Ruskay (left) and Curtis McClellan (right) from the team receive a cheque from FAR’s Karen Pepper.

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March 31 - May 23, 2014 Sign up and challenge a friend to come out to one or many of the Fitness Classes offered through this promotion. Follow the Fitness Calendar and keep track of your participation with your “Fitness Tracking Card #”. Your Tracking Card # will qualify you for prizes, special events and a final windup celebration.

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Kayaking 5:30 - 6:30 pm After Mayfirst 25,— 2014 $5.50 per session. Ball hockey for men of all skill levels. A Public Swim ideally positioned Mon - Wed 6:30 8:00 pm Cost: $50.00 per class to clearly and consistently fun share gameour of scrimmage. Mandatory equipment is helmets and Thurs - Sat 6:30 - 9:00 pm Explore healthy cooking with Natasha Kuralesova, who will The initial results of the branding exercise include a new gloves.ofFace masks/shields are also recommended. community’sMon story,” said Terry8:00 Melcer, 14+ Over & Wed - 9:00The pm District show us how to prepare healthy meals for our families. She Aquafit 14+ Over Tues 8:00 - 9:00 pm willaoffer a practicalwebsite, and an inspirational approach to healthy logo, new taglines, community professional Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer. eating based on food preparation and balanced holistic images, posters, trade show materials, ads, and other nutrition.

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Infants (2+under) FREE May 15, 2014 not been developed primarily to increase tourism or Centre Hall Preschool (3-5 years) $2.50 Recreation Child (6-12 years) $3.50 Come out with your attract $destination visitors. Rather, its brand development Student 4.25 tot and enjoy a class (13-25 years with student card) is to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, involving demonstrate crafts, songs, Senior $4.25 parent discussions, Adult $5.50 a desire to continue to develop economic diversity, and Family $11.00 and play time for kids!

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Second place - Lexi, five months, with her big brother.

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, April 3, 2014

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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.