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Police ask for the public’s help in finding attempted robbery suspect

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n Elkford East Community Credit Union (EKC) employee was taken to hospital and treated for a stab wound after an attempted robbery on Saturday morning.

The victim was stabbed in the leg during the incident and has since been treated and released from the hospital, RCMP Sergeant Will Thien said in a press release.

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“While the employee (victim) was opening up for business for the day, a male suspect forced his way into the credit union,” Thien said.

After being told by the EKC employee that he could not access any money, the suspect left the credit branch.

“No money was taken,” Thien said.

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The branch reopened Wednesday, June 4.

The suspect is described as a 5'10” male, 40 to 50-years-old, weighing between 160 and 170 lbs.

The male was wearing rounded goggles with dark mirrored lenses, a black toque, black gloves, medium colored jeans, black footwear and a red windbreaker jacket with white or beige piping.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Elk Valley RCMP at 250-425-6233 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Grade 6 students 'walk out' to support teachers

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FJMES Grade Six students walk out of school in protest that their teachers are unable to attend their Blue Lake trip.

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ast week, Grade 6 students at Frank J Mitchell Elementary School received some sudden and devastating news. Their much anticipated Blue Lake trip would be cancelled as the ongoing teacher strike meant that the escort teachers would no longer be able to attend. Students were crushed with the trip being less than a week away, and knowing that their hard work fundraising $10,000 would be for nothing.

The students decided to gather together and take a stand. During their

received was amazing," said Jackart. "In a matter of days we were able to secure bussing, donated by Teck, and time donated by other local businesses to ensure all the technicalities and liabilities were met,” she added.

“Kids and parents worked so hard, it would have been such a shame to lose it all so we are very thankful to still be able to go. It has been really tough to see the kids on edge, they don't understand, nor should they, they are just kids. It has really been a stressful past week, so even though the kids are sad their teachers can't come, we will go and make the best of it."

20 minute recess students walked out of the school and stood behind their picketing teachers in support. "The kids really believed that the teachers should be allowed to attend, as it was them who helped in many ways raise the money to go," said Lisa Jackart, the parent of a Grade 6 student.

Following the teachers' notice to cancel, Grade 6 parents held an emergency meeting to see what could be done, and over the course of several days received massive community support to ensure the students would still have their trip.

"We really rallied together and the assistance we

Teck and Finning are bulldozing breast cancer

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eck and Finning have partnered up to raise awareness for breast cancer and its impact on the local community with a rebuilt, bright pink Caterpillar D10T bulldozer.

Clayton Podrasky, Elkview's superintendent of operations, said the idea was raised by a crew member. Podrasky was happy to support the initiative to increase awareness and conversation around this important issue.

“This is an issue that has touched me and others in the community very deeply and I am very proud

of the employees for raising it, and the operation and company for supporting this,” he said.

Finning donated the pink facelift for Teck's bulldozer, which was in their shop for reconditioning. On May 26, the dozer was transported to Teck's Elkview Operations (EVO) to return to work.

“This was a great project that brought a lot of excitement to our branch,” commented Tom Tobin, Finning's Sparwood branch manager. “I am sure it will do the same when it goes to work at EVO. I really want to thank the Teck team at EVO for letting us be part of such a meaningful project.”

Teck and Finning have partnered up to raise awareness for breast cancer with a rebuilt, bright pink Caterpillar D10T bulldozer.

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Should Fernie be under surveillance?

The city of Fernie continues to discuss whether or not to install security cameras in the downtown core.

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If the city decides to move forward with the installation of cameras in the downtown core, they will need to send a business proposal to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (OIPC).

Fernie residents were given a chance to voice their opinion when the city sent out two surveys, one in November and one in May. The November survey showed that of the nearly 30 responses from downtown merchants, 82 per cent were in support of installing the cameras, Director of Corporate Administrative Services Michelle Martineau said.

But other public responses suggest that a lot of Fernie residents don’t want

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he question that seems to be on a lot of people’s minds: should Fernie be under surveillance?

Business owners, council members and the public have been debating this issue for some time now, but following through with a decision is still in the works.

After a long discussion during the May 26 council meeting, Fernie council voted to postpone consideration on the surveillance camera motion until June 9.

But some councillors are getting impatient with this indecisiveness.

“We need to move in one direction or the other,” Councillor Joe Warshawsky

them. They believe they will portray Fernie as an unsafe place and the videos won’t deter vandalism and wouldn’t hold up in a court of law, Martineau said.

And some council members agree.

“They’re likely to be ineffective,” Councillor Randal Macnair said.

“I really want us to think carefully about the fact that the majority of people in Fernie don’t want them,” added Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano. “If that many people don’t want them then maybe we should start paying some attention.”

But a decision is yet to be made.

“I don’t say it lightly that we should abandoned this, I’m saying we should really give it serious consideration,” Giuliano said. “If a lot of people have a strong feeling pro or con, they need to let us know.”

Some councillors said they have already received some public feedback aside from the surveys. Despite being approached by several business owners who want to move forward with the installation of a video surveillance system, only two members of council support the motion.

Councillor Dan McSkimming questioned why, if the majority of council is against the motion, the city is still debating this issue.

“Why would we go forward and do more work on it if at the end of it we’re not going to vote in favor of it?”

McSkimming asked. Discussion on the issue will continue at the June 9 council meeting.

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Fire shuts down Rocky Mountain Elementary School

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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n electrical fire at Elkford's Rocky Mountain Elementary School Monday morning has shut it down temporarily.

Elkford Fire Rescue attended the scene at 7:45 a.m. to put out the blaze.

“One of the teachers there had reported a very strong smell of smoke,” explained Deputy Fire Chief Corey Kortmeyer. “Once we cleared the building, we thought there was just maybe one or two fires, but apparently there was several electrical fires that had occurred within their heating and cooling system. We did have an electrical power outage [Sunday] night and I’m suspecting that it may have been a contributing cause to it.”

Kortmeyere went on to say, “The fires were quickly contained and controlled and the building and contents did sustain some damage, but luckily no one was hurt and no further damage occurred to the rest of the building because it could have been much, much worse.”

The damage to the building itself was mostly due to heavy smoke. A restoration company is assessing the site and began cleanup Tuesday morning. Rocky Mountain Elementary School remains closed and it is up to the School Board to determine when it will reopen. They are in the process of establishing an alternate location for classes, which the Board expects to have in place by Monday, June 9.

Controversy over downtown patios continues

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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he motion to install two new restaurant patios in Fernie was quickly approved last week despite public outcry and opposition.

In fact, there was no discussion among council members when it came time to approve the patio permits.

But local resident Chris Inglis felt some discussion into this controversial matter was warranted.

“Council really has to look at this patio project, it’s getting out of hand,” Inglis said.

While driving down Second Avenue, Inglis said he spotted eight occupied parking spots within a two-block radius.

“You guys really need to get a grip on this,” he said. “It’s getting out of control.”

Two new patios will be put in on Second Avenue at Nevados Restaurant and Lunch Box, in addition to the five patios that were installed on Second Avenue last summer.

Last year, patios were built in front

of The Brick House, Loaf Bakery, The Northern Hotel, The Central Hotel and Big Bang Bagels.

The initial idea behind them was to bring some livelihood to the downtown strip and create an area where people could relax and enjoy Fernie’s beautiful backdrop.

“The pilot project for patios was a huge success and certainly added a positive vibe and great ambiance to Second Avenue,” Fernie Mayor Mary Guiliano wrote in her January Mayor’s update.

But last year, several Fernie residents expressed concern over parking spaces and pedestrian traffic.

“I am concerned for every time I drive downtown that they are blocking my view of people crossing the streets,” local Sherry Earl wrote on a Free Press post last November.

Despite months of opposition, council decided to push forward with the motion, bringing the total patio count to seven within a 350 metre or three-block radius.

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GPR to address cemetery concerns

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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he city of Fernie is moving forward with ground penetrating radar (GPR) to assess the site known as the Stork Cemetery, located in a ravine behind several houses off of Ridgemont Drive. The work would help to determine the location and amount of human remains believed to be buried throughout the area.

“We have made arrangements for a ground penetrating radar assessment of the Stork Cemetery to delineate the boundary,” explained Jim Hendricks, city of Fernie Chief Administrative Officer. “That will be done in conjunction with an archaeologist who will be on site while the assessment's going on and will use the information from the assessment to do some mapping of the site.”

The Stork cemetery is one of four areas outside of St. Margaret's Cemetery suspected to be burial grounds. These areas of concern were originally brought forward to Fernie council by John Gawryluk and Corlyn Haarstad in January 2013. They believe inaccurate record keeping and the improper designation of cemetery boundaries has led to the misplacement or removal of 402 people that died and were buried in Fernie.

In June 2013, council decided to form the Fernie Cemetery Committee, which met for the first time in January 2014.

According to the committee's mandate, they are tasked with finding a location to place a monument honouring those who have been laid to rest in unmarked graves.

A monument is just one of the many original requests Gawryluk and Haarstad made to council in early 2013.

They included: acquiring proper records and database of all internees, identifying the missing people that could be located in any of the five cemeteries within Fernie, identifying unmarked graves, and designating the cemeteries located outside of St. Margaret's as true Heritage/Pioneer Burial Sites.

With the city now committed to funding the GPR assessment of the Stork Cemetery, it is another step towards addressing Fernie's cemetery issues.

“Staff's done a good job of making sure we're getting the right people in here and we're going to come to an answer and get to a goal line here of getting the area recognized and demarked so we can know with certainty what we're dealing with,” commented Councillor Phil Iddon. “For too long we've been going back and forth about a grey area on a map. Now we're getting to a point where we've committed the funds and staff has managed to move forward.”

Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano echoed Iddon's sentiments.

“I'm really happy because this is such a long time coming. It will just be nice

A grave marker at the Munroe Cemetery, located adjacent to Silver Ridge Estates.

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to have something finally happen that will give us some information,” she said. “We're doing our best to try and make things move along and it would be fabulous if we could get something done in the next few months.”

While Gawryluk and Haarstad are happy to see things moving forward, they are still hoping to see more action in regards to their other requests.

“For me, it's been over two years dealing with the city, over 18 years for the two of us doing our work, and I'm glad we're finally moving forward,” remarked Gawryluk. “I'm proud that they're doing [the GPR], but they need to go quicker and further with what they're doing.”

Also working with Gawryluk and Haarstad is Dan Ste. Marie, who presented some of their further concerns to council on Monday, May 26. He reminded council that the Stork Cemetery was deemed a Historic Site by the Heritage Conservation Branch in 1979, protecting it under the Heritage Act. Under the Act, any person who damages, digs, alters, or removes an object from the area is subject to a fine and/or jail time. This could include residents who knowingly or unknowingly dug fence post holes, planted flowers, or buried pets within the site.

“I think it might be prudent of the city to notify the other residents of Ridgemont Place not to go and do anything in that area as they may commit a criminal offence,” said Ste. Marie. “A $50,000 fine, or two years in jail, or both, is significant.”

He also asked the city to consider ordering that all fences encroaching into the Stork Cemetery be removed and restored to the property line.

Ste. Marie went on to discuss the Monroe Cemetery - the chain link fenced in cemetery at the Silver Ridge Estates.

In 2008, the remains of four individuals were found in lots adjacent to the cemetery, and in 2012, archaeologists located additional remains in the area.

“Munroe Cemetery is also designated a Heritage Site, and because of the number of human remains that have been found just outside the Munroe Cemetery, I was wondering if council would approach the ministry to have them extend that designation to incorporate those three lots that are there,” asked Ste. Marie.

“If the province did say yes... then the province would be responsible for paying some kind of compensation to the owners of those lots.”

Ste. Marie added, “From the discussion we've had with the archaeologist and the people that did the GPR, the likelihood of finding more remains on those three lots is fairly high. We would like to see that area protected.”

Another option would be for the city to go through the process of declaring it a heritage site on their own, or come to an agreement with the owners not to develop the land.

Hendricks felt approaching the province was worth considering.

“The process involves adoption of a bylaw, a public hearing, public consultation, and discussion with the developer,” he said. “What it would mean is an expansion to the area that is designated [a Heritage Site] right now so that no development could occur on that property. That would of course have an effect on the market value of those lots. It's a very involved process, but it's certainly something we can look into.”

The GPR assessment of the Stork Cemetery is tentatively planned for the first week of June. The city will discuss what further action should be taken once the work has been completed and they have received the results.

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people are paying attention to them,” she said.

But Leeche’s speech isn’t the only event that’s been added to the calendar this year.

The teen dance is another addition, with proceeds from

people coming through the community every year, Sparwood will continue to host he anticipation is almost their more traditional events, over. Next weekend including the golf tournament, Sparwood will be the soap box derby and the hosting its annual Coal Miner parade.

Days celebrations.

This June And this year, weekend event locals and visitors draws in tourists “[Coal Miner Days] profits all of the can expect to see from Fernie, local businesses here, as well as brings some changes.

Cranbrook and us together as a community to get Professional Elkford, Bowen together and do something different.” mountain bike said. rider Ryan Leech “It profits Justine Bowen will be making all of the local Event organizer his way to businesses here, the Sparwood as well as brings Recreational us together as a Center on Friday community to get evening for a motivational the event going towards together and do something building a skate park in the talk. different.”

Event Coordinator Justine town.

And unlike a large majority Coal Miner Days will also Bowen says this, along with of festivals, most of the Coal several other events, is a be hosting an independent Miner Days' events are free. music show where unsigned good way to get teenagers “People can come and enjoy involved in Coal Miner Days bands have the opportunity them and not have to pay for — something that in previous to showcase their talents on them,” Bowen noted. years didn’t seem to be Saturday afternoon.

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3. Agriculture Land Commission Act amendments will help farmers earn a living and stay on their land by creating additional considerations for decision-making that will allow panels of regional people to consider economic and social-cultural factors when making decisions about land within the Reserve.

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by Nicole Obre

Once again, parents across the Elk Valley were forced to make last minute arrangements for their children who will not be going to school today. The B.C. Teachers' Federation continued their rotating strikes this week, withdrawing services from School District 5 today.

With the school year just weeks away from finishing, School District 5 students are out of school not only today for strike action, but tomorrow as well for a Professional Development Day. This continues to be an inconvenience for parents and is hard on students, causing frustration for everyone involved. However, it's important to remember the real issue at hand. The Teacher's Federation is in search of a new contract that would not only benefit welldeserving teachers, but the students they devote their lives to.

While money seems to be the first, and sometimes only, topic that comes up when discussing and debating the ongoing strike action, it is just one of the requests teachers are making. Yes, they are asking for a wage and cost of living package increase of 13.75 per cent over four years – not unreasonable, considering their last three year contract, which expired in June 2013, did not include a wage increase.

But, teachers are also trying to resolve issues with class size, composition, staffing levels, and specialist ratios.

Teachers face challenges every day that have nothing to do with their wage. Look at it this way, an elementary teacher with an average class of 30 students could have his or her classroom made up of the following: students with learning difficulties, students who are using English as their second language, students who are 'off task' and need extra attention, and 'gifted' students who need to be challenged.

How can one person be expected to handle 30 children who all learn, interact, and behave in different ways?

With teacher aide support and smaller classrooms, teachers are able to give each child the individual attention they need.

If we want our children to receive the best schooling possible and have a well-rounded next generation, we need to understand that money spent on education is not just important, but essential.

If it were firefighters or the RCMP asking for the same contract, would the wage demand seem so unreasonable? It's time to start considering public education as an essential service as well.

Teachers are educated and trained professionals, and they deserve our support and respect. After all, it is our children who will reap the benefits.

Nicole Obre

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Letters to the Editor Clarity on vaccination issue I am writing in response to the letters to the editor written by local Fernie chiropractor Dr. Robert Champagne appearing in The Free Press on May 11 and 16. These letters unfortunately contained erroneous information that as a Medical Health Officer I feel should be corrected for your readers.

I am glad the children in Dr. Champagne’s extended family have remained healthy despite not being vaccinated. Unvaccinated children in environments where vaccination rates are high benefit from herd immunity. Many communities in B.C. and Canada have immunization rates of 90 per cent by school entry, which significantly prevents the spread of infectious disease. When parents immunize their own children they are also helping protect unvaccinated children in their community.

When immunization rates drop, infectious diseases can make a rapid comeback. This happened when immunization programs were disrupted in Japan, Great Britain, Russia and several other countries over the past 25 years and this was despite the existence of good public water, sewage and sanitation programs. This is because most of the vaccine preventable infectious

diseases we immunize our children against are directly spread from person to person. Hence, it appears Dr. Champagne is clearly not fully informed on our current vaccine programs and how these diseases spread.

As a chiropractor, Dr. Champagne should be aware of the Canadian Chiropractic Association’s support of immunization and routing the public to accurate information, as outlined in

their position statement which reads: “Vaccination is a well-established and widely mandated public health policy and the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) supports public health promotion and prevention strategies that encourage physical and mental health and well-being.

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The CCA accepts vaccination as a cost-effective and clinically efficient public health preventative procedure for certain viral and microbial diseases, as demonstrated by the scientific community.

The public responsibility for vaccination and immunization is neither within the chiropractic scope of practice, nor a chiropractic specific issue. Public health programming and literature provide appropriate sources of information for patient education regarding vaccination and immunization.” The statement can be found on their website: http://www.chiropracticcanada. ca/en-us/the-cca/positionstatements/ VaccinationandImmunization.aspx.

The recent measles outbreak in the Fraser Valley occurred almost exclusively among un-immunized children of Dutch Reformed Church members. Members of this church have frequent exchanges and visits with un-immunized church members in rural Holland, where measles outbreaks have been ongoing for many years.

Interestingly, in the highly vaccinated urban areas of Holland, there is very little measles activity.

We have had infectious disease outbreaks in the Southern Interior of B.C. The West Kootenay region has some of the lowest pre-school whooping cough immunization rates (65 per cent) in B.C. West Kootenay communities have also unfortunately experienced large whooping cough outbreaks in 2006, 2010 and 2013, with the vast majority of cases occurring in un-immunized children.

We do have naturally given immune systems that help fight off infection. Vaccines naturally harness that ability by helping us develop protective antibodies without going through the risks of getting the actual infectious disease. We don’t want to turn the clock back 100 years to the pre-vaccine era where we had a survival of the fittest approach to infectious diseases. Yes, many children did survive infectious diseases 100 years ago, but a multitude did not, or survived but with deafness, blindness, paralysis or brain damage,

from wild mumps, measles, whooping cough, or polio infection.

Dr. Champagne questions who makes money and stands to profit – I would encourage all readers and parents to critically review that question. As a Medical Health Officer and a specialist in public health, the most adamant anti-vaccination voices I have seen in my 25 years of practice come from some natural health care providers who charge fees of their own for visits and natural products, some of which have not been proven effective. I encourage parents to do a web search of some of the anti-vaccine lobbyist’s references and you will find in many cases they too are willing to sell you something for profit.

As a legally appointed Medical Health Officer in B.C., it is my duty to ensure that all residents of the region have access to the best health information possible in order to make health decisions for themselves and their families. I am neither a fan nor a paid-agent of big multinational corporations or the pharmaceutical industry. I don’t get money from vaccine manufacturers to promote their products. In fact, I have sat on provincial committees that have rejected vaccines from inclusion into the publiclyfunded schedule, either because the clinical trial evidence was not persuasive enough, or because they were of little benefit to the public It is important that your readers have access to factual information in order to make informed decisions about their health. I would also encourage your readers to visit www.immunizeBC.ca or to contact their local public health nurse for accurate and balanced information about vaccinations.

Sincerely, Robert A. Parker, MD, MHSc, FRCP (CM) Medical Health Officer, Interior Health

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City hopes bicycle racks will prompt Fernie residents to leave their cars behind

putting these in downtown, I think it’s just a natural and appropriate transition to a more walkable arking in the downtown core and bicycle friendly downtown,” is a major concern for the Councillor Willard Ripley said. public, “ I t ’ s but the helping the motion to “It’s helping the downtown downtown install eleven change from change from what it used to new bike what it used be, a lot of vehicle traffic, to racks may to be, a lot a friendlier place that people be a valid of vehicle will use bicycles in.” solution. traffic, to a The city friendlier Willard Ripley plans to install place that Fernie Councillor five bike racks people will on Second use bicycles Avenue and in.” six on side streets running adjacent Twenty-two racks will be to Second Avenue. installed throughout Fernie, with “As far as going ahead and the project costing the city $31,218.

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Tuesdays

• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafit at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to 11:00am – Ladies Morning Wallyball at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie • 10:00 to 1:30pm - Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 10:00 to 5:00pm - Elkford Library Open • 10:00 to 8:00pm - Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to noon - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 11:00 to 6:00pm - Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15 to noon - Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 3:00pm – Computer Fun at the Sparwood Library • 1:00 to 3:00pm – Lanes and Leisure Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 3:30 to 5:30pm – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool

• 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 • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Full Charge Workout at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 – Ladies Archery at the Fernie Elks Hall • 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 7:30pm – Crib/Whist at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – AquaFit 14+ at the Sparwood Pool

Wednesdays

• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford 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 – AquaFit at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 10:30 to noon - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 11:00 to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15 to noon - Toddlertime at the Fernie Library for ages 2 & under • 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00pm - Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 3:30 to 5:30pm – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 3:30 to 4:45pm – The Puzzlers, ages 9-12 at the Fernie Library • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 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 • 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays

• 9:30 to 11:00am – Ladies Morning Wallyball at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to 11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library • 10:00 to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to noon - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00 to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:00 to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:00 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 3:00pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Green Thumbs Environmental Club at the Sparwood Library • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Living Books, ages 6-10, Fernie Library • 4:00 to 5:00pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Full Charge Workout at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 6:00 – Youth Archery at the Fernie Elks Hall • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre

Fridays

• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafit at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons 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 • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool • 11:00 to 6:00pm - Fernie Library

Open to Public • 11:00 to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:00 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 11:15 to noon - Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:15 to 3:15pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Pioneer Crafts at the Fernie Library, ages 7-10 (registration required) • 4:00 to 5:00pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Free Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm - Jitney Darts at the Fernie Legion – everyone is welcome • 7:30pm – Cribbage at the Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen/Adult Swim at the Elkford Pool

Saturdays

• 9:00 to 12:30pm - Jaffray – Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market (starting June 14th) • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 12:00 to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 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 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 4:00 to 6:00pm - Meat Draw at the Fernie Legion • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

the Elkford Pool • 2:00 to 4:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library • 4:30 to 5:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Kayaking at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Pilates at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 7:30pm - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

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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

How Well Are We Doing?

Please be advised:

We at the City of Fernie are committed to providing top-quality public service.

The tennis courts at James White Park will be CLOSED May 27, 2014 to June 10, 2014 due to maintenance.

Please let us know how we are doing by visiting the City’s website at www.fernie.ca to complete a short survey. Any suggestions you have will assist us in serving you better. This survey will remain open until 9:00 am on Friday, June 6, 2014.

Notice of Disposition

New Corporate Strategic Plan Guides The City To 2018

The City of Fernie hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of its interests in land by way of issuance of Licence of Occupation to operate an outdoor patio, for a term of three (3) years, on a portion of the municipal road and/or sidewalk adjacent to:

On Monday, May 26, 2014, the City of Fernie adopted a new Corporate Strategic Plan that will guide its decisions and actions to 2018.

The City's policies, operations and financial decisions will be guided by directions and initiatives designed to achieve the Strategic Plan’s four (4) pillars, or focus areas: 1.

Strengthen the economy through fostering and supporting business and economic diversity;

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Enhance corporate communications and public engagement;

3.

Enhance community well-being and municipal infrastructure by increasing corporate and public safety; upgrading and maintaining aging infrastructure and facilities; and

4.

Enhance customer service by identifying appropriate service levels.

While executing the plan, the City’s mission will be to: "Create and maintain a great community."

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

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Interior Health and the City of Fernie remind customers of the provincial recommendation that newborns and people with weakened immune systems drink boiled water or a safe alternative at all times if served by an unfiltered surface water source.

Health risks increase as turbidity rises.

Stay Safe.

City of Fernie www.fernie.ca or 250-423-6817

June 3, 2014-Water Quality Rating: GOOD

In the spring time normal snowmelt conditions and rain often cause fluctuating Turbidity levels in our water. During these fluctuations the City of Fernie will issue public notices advising of the Water Quality Ratings. If you or your business would like to receive this notification via email or fax please contact City Hall at 250-423-6817 or email cityhall@fernie.ca.

This Water Quality Rating appears on the homepage of the City of Fernie’s website www.fernie.ca and is advertised through local media during times of increased turbidity.

The Province’s turbidity index messaging tool is designed to notify water customers of current water quality and the relative risk of drinking the water. The index provides a Water Quality Rating as GOOD, FAIR or POOR and provides specific recommendations for each rating.

For daily ratings check the City’s homepage at www.fernie.ca

Person/ business under consideration:

For a portion of municipal road &/or sidewalk adjacent to:

The Fernie Hotel & Pub

691 - 1st Avenue (Fernie Hotel)

Outdoor Patio Annual Size: Fee ($10/m2 per year): 19.32 m2

$193.20

Fernie City Council to consider the issuance of Licence of Occupation to the above person(s)/business(s) at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue at 7:00PM on Monday, June 9, 2014.

For more information, please contact Derek Cimolini, City Planner at 250.423.2239 or via email at derek.cimolini@fernie.ca.

Printed copies of the Strategic Plan are available at City Hall or may be viewed and downloaded at www.fernie.ca.

Public Hearing on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm

Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 7:00PM at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:

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

Notice of Disposition of Real Property Interests Being Disposed of by the City of Fernie

Public Hearing on Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231, 2014 on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 7:00pm NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall, located at 501-3rd Avenue for the purpose of hearing representations concerning: •

Bylaw Number: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231, 2014

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Purpose of Bylaw: In general terms, the purpose of the Bylaw is to adopt a new Official Community Plan for all lands within the boundaries of the Corporation of the City of Fernie (the “City”) and repeal Bylaw No. 1923, 2002. The new Official Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the City, respecting the purposes of local government.

AT THE HEARING the public will be allowed to make representations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw and will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforementioned “Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231, 2014” and related documents which have been or will be considered by Fernie City Council may be inspected on the City’s website or at City Hall on regular business days (Monday to Friday) between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on May 29 and 30, 2014 and June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9, 2014.

Written submissions will be accepted up to 5:00PM on Monday, June 9, 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, 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.

Applicant: Doreen Hughes Location: 1191 – 2nd Avenue Legal Description: Lot B, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 7893 Bylaw No. 2243, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.163, 2014 proposes to change the zoning: From To C1 – Retail Commercial R1 – Single Family Residential 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 May 29 and 30, and June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9, 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, June 9, 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, Director of Corporate Administration Services, 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 Director of Corporate Administration Services 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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To promote water conservation in Sparwood, the District has implemented sprinkling regulations that shall be in effect from June 1 through September 30 each year. Even numbered addresses are allowed to water on even calendar days and odd numbered addresses are allowed to water on odd calendar days.

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

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Mosquito Control Program

To report instances of nuisance mosquitoes, get more information about the program or about mosquitoes in general, please contact the District of Sparwood at sparwood@sparwood.ca or 250.425.6271. Or fill out our online form at www.sparwood.ca/mosquito.

Please include your name, instance location, and contact information when reporting instances of nuisance mosquitoes.

The District of Sparwood has overseen the control of mosquitoes for many years. Businesses and recreational activities can suffer when the numbers of aggressive, daytime biting mosquitoes (known as ‘nuisance’ mosquitoes) rise to intolerable levels. The goal of the Nuisance Mosquito Control Program has been to reduce their numbers to tolerable levels using integrated pest management measures.

Culex Environmental Ltd. is currently contracted to carry out the Nuisance Mosquito Program. Culex specializes is using environmentally sensitive approaches to mosquito management.

Annual Reporting of Municipal Finances

The District of Sparwood hereby gives notice that the presentation of the 2013 Annual Report and the reporting of Council's remuneration, expenses, and contracts for 2013 will take place at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on June 16, 2014 in the Council Chambers. The Annual Report includes the audited financial statements and other information required under Section 98 of the Community Charter.

The Annual Report and the report on Council's remuneration, expenses, and contracts are available at the District Office and the District’s website and will remain so until June 30, 2015.

Barbara Nunes Director of Finance

Lease & Operation Sparwood Leisure Centre & Arena Concession Services

Proponents are invited to submit proposals for the operation of the Sparwood Leisure Centre & Arena Concession Services.

The Sparwood Leisure Centre contains two concessions which provide restaurant services within the Leisure Centre and Arena complex. The District of Sparwood is looking for interested entrepreneurs in providing restaurant and concession services.

Proposals must include the following: • Name, address, and contact information.

• A description outlining your past concession experience.

• Description of your previous experience operating a business.

• Overview of your business concept for the concession operation.

• Provide a sample menu.

• Proposed operational hours.

The District of Sparwood reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or all Proposals, to negotiate with any and all proponents and to accept the Proposal deemed most favorable to the District of Sparwood. Proposals will be evaluated based on, but not limited to, proposed lease rates, extent of service to be provided, type and quality of food to be served, proposed hours of operation, and experience in the food service industry. Copies of the Call for Proposals may be obtained at the Sparwood Leisure Centre or are available online at www.sparwood.ca.

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “District of Sparwood Leisure Centre Concession Operations” to the Leisure Centre Office, located at 367 Pine Avenue, Box 669, Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 no later than 4:00 pm, June 23, 2014. Proposals received by facsimile or email will not be accepted.

Additional information is available via email at dlawrence@sparwood.ca.

“Corbin Road Boundary Reduction” – Deadline Extension

Notice is hereby given that the District of Sparwood intends to apply for a Boundary Reduction in the area of Corbin Road and Highway 3 intersection. The application to reduce the boundary would remove a portion of Lot 1 District Lot 4588 Kootenay District Plan 9330 as shown hatched line on the map below.

Council may proceed with the Boundary Reduction unless at least 10% of electors of the District of Sparwood sign elector response forms and submit them to the District by the deadline of 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014. If 10% of the electors sign and submit elector response forms by the deadline, Council may not proceed with the bylaw unless the bylaw receives assent of the electors in a voting proceeding.

The District estimates that 280 is the total number of eligible electors who would need to submit signed elector response forms in order to prevent the District from applying for the Boundary Reduction without assent of the electors.

For the elector response form to count, it must be submitted in person, or by mail and received by the District no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014. Original signatures are required. The elector response forms may not be returned by email or by fax.

Forms are available online at www.sparwood.ca, in person at the District Office, or by phone (250.425.6271).

Submit forms via:

a. Mail: District of Sparwood, PO Box 520, Sparwood BC VOB 2G0 (Postmarks WILL NOT be accepted as date of submission); or

b. In person: At 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Please note that original signatures are required and elector response forms may not be returned by email or by fax.

A copy of the proposed bylaw is available for viewing on the District website at www.sparwood.ca, or at the District Office at 136 Spruce Avenue.

For further information contact:

Nelson Wight Manager of Planning District of Sparwood 250.425.6271 nwight@sparwood.ca

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Fernie Faces – Food for the table

The Fernie Museum presents the valley’s h i s t o r y through a unique audio/visual program called Fernie Faces, featured in its main floor exhibit, This is Our Fernie. Through five historic characters Fernie’s fascinating growth is chronicled.

This article features Annie Balayti, who arrived in Fernie in the 1890s. Her entire family worked to keep food on the table.

As a young girl, Annie’s main family responsibility was gardening. She loved the feel of her hands in the earth and to be in tune with the rhythm of nature. Both her parents taught her the importance of planting according to the cycles of the moon. This was a family tradition Fernie pioneer Annie Balayti and her entire passed on from grandparents in the old family worked hard to keep food on the country. They believed the pull of the table.

Submitted photo moon was a powerful thing – it was

witnessed in the success of their gardens.

But families didn’t just rely on their gardens. Many went out into the forest and picked wild berries – huckleberries, saskatoons, thimble berries, wild raspberries and strawberries. Sometimes Annie’s mother would pack a picnic lunch and the whole family would hike to the high country to their favourite berry patch, eating and picking as many as they could.

Growing and preparing food was something almost everyone in Fernie did in the old days. Anyone who owned a piece of land planted a garden and after the growing, tending and harvesting were done they were sure to can, pickle and preserve every bit any way they could. It was lovely to open a jar of canned fruit in the middle of a cold, snowy Fernie winter.

Annie’s family started their gardens indoors for those plants that needed to germinate. To protect the young plants

Cub Reporter contest winners House fire in Sparwood

By Drycen Beranek Grade 5, Frank J Mitchel Elementary School

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n April 25, 2014 in Sparwood, B.C. three kids from the high school went home for lunch. They forgot to turn off the stove and went back to school. When they got home, the house was on fire. The oldest girl and her boyfriend ran back into the house to stop the fire. The oldest girl breathed in too much smoke so her boyfriend had to carry her out. The oldest girl had to go to the hospital for smoke inhalation and then was later released. Later that

night, a post was put up on Facebook saying, “earlier today my sister and her two children lost their house in a fire and tragically they had no insurance, no money and nothing except for the clothes on their backs. So we please ask the community to come together and help this family out.” The family has received some clothes and most of their household belongings. Almost everything that was in the fire, people have donated their stuff to replace it. There are lots of people donating money and lots of fundraisers to help this family out. Good job, Sparwood!

from late frosts they covered the crops with sheets or the little plants would be covered with glass jars. Some people even made little green houses and smart gardeners used the south walls of their houses to extend the season.

The days of health care insurance had yet to arrive in Annie’s lifetime. Doctors were expensive for poorer folk and they were called in only as a last resource.

Annie’s mother taught her to grow and prepare many medicinal plants and herbs. The plants were used to make tinctures and teas for colds and fever, and salves for cuts and bruises. Annie also learned the secret concoctions that were used just for women’s conditions.

To learn more about Fernie’s colourful past come explore the exhibit, This Is Our Fernie, at the Fernie Museum. Open every day from 10 a.m. To 5:30 p.m. at 491 Second Avenue. www.ferniemuseum.com.

Follow the Fernie Museum on Facebook.

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We are back in our newly renovated office at 652 2nd Avenue!

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We are OPEN from Monday to Friday 10AM-5PM Outside these hours we do take booking appointments!

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TFA student swimming uniforms

By Taylor Bilodeau Grade 6, The Fernie Academy

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he Fernie Academy students have been banned from bikinis and are going out in navy suits next year. Read all about it!!!

TFA girls have been banned from bikinis next year and are trading them in for navy one-pieces!

At the swimming lessons, like all other uniforms, here come the suits. The Grade 6 girls are experiencing a mixture of relief and frustration because of this! Frustration because they are not able to wear bikinis, even though some bend the rules by putting on shirts over top. Others frustrations are based on the fact that they can’t express themselves with colours when all clad in navy. It is a relief for others because bikinis are for

the beach, and one pieces for lessons. There are no competitive swimmers or lifeguards wearing bikinis. From a parent’s perspective, Kathleen Bilodeau states, “I think the uniform bathing suits are going to be great! They are probably a higher quality suit than what is carried at department stores and will undoubtedly last longer. Also in the spirit of dressing for success, the kids are going swimming to learn how to swim, be comfortable in the water, improve their stroking and kicking, and in the older grades how to potentially save a life! Let’s allow them to look the part.”

So, come on TFA girls, let’s all get on board, be serious in lessons with a navy one-piece, and save the bikinis for summer fun.

Spring has sprung in Sparwood

By Kamryn Rawles Homeschooled

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verything is spring in Sparwood. The birds are singing, there are buds on the trees, the bees are out, flowers are blooming, and it is getting warmer.

The mountains have less snow on them by the

minute. It is almost time for summer! People are getting ready for summer. They are going outside more, and they are getting more ice cream by the box. The birds are flying over the Elk Valley to get their nests ready. Everybody is getting excited about summer! It is time to plant flowers and vegetable gardens.

Happy spring to everybody!

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Fernie Kindergym celebrates 30th anniversary

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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he Joan Delich Kindergym Society celebrated its 30th anniversary last week with a party and fundraiser. The program gives children and parents a fun place to connect with active play, games, and music three times a week at the Fernie Family Centre.

Families came out Friday morning for the regular Kindergym activities, as well as live music, door prizes, and a toonie bake sale. In addition to the anniversary festivities, Kindergym thanked Teck for their recent $1,300 donation for new equipment.

Parents and children celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Joan Delich Kindergym Society last week.

Photos by N. Obre

Mayor’s update for the month of April

By Mary Giuliano Mayor of Fernie

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isturbance downtown late at night is a problem for residents but bar owners are doing what they can to alleviate the situation and the city has implemented a nuisance bylaw, increased lighting, placed extra refuse containers and is working on a surveillance camera

policy. Ideally this situation could improve with more of a police presence, however conversations with the police chief and superintendent last year confirmed that an increase in RCMP members isn’t feasible here.

I attended the Mayor ’s Caucus hosted by Cranbrook/ Kimberly and table discussions with mayors showed regardless of size

other communities face similar challenges.

Topics included gas tax, ferry schedules, use of social media, healthcare, downloading onto municipalities and policing.

Director Government Affairs Canadian Pacific Mike LoVecchio will be at council June 9 to present information regarding passing trains.

New banners have been produced

for Main Street.

Congratulations to those chosen and thanks to the artists that submitted their works. This program depends on many volunteers and organizations to make it successful including The Arts Station and the city of Fernie.

I want to mention Pat Gilmar of the Fernie Trails Alliance, who has been building and maintaining trails in and around

Fernie for over 20 years. There are many members, including Terry Nelson, that are deeply involved. These trails are valuable to our community not just for the personal enjoyment of users but also for the economic benefits they bring. The Fernie Trails Alliance deserves a great deal of praise and thanks for the continuous work they do.

MP David Wilks, MLA Bill Bennett and I were in attendance at the Rod and Gun Club fundraiser and I must commend this group for the excellent work they do with adults and kids. This is the oldest club of this type in the province; it is vibrant with membership due to the dedication of its members towards the environment and all the life that shares it.

After months of budget deliberations the finalized plan was presented to the public a week ago.

Thanks to Director of Finance Terry Holt for making the process relatively easy for council to study and discuss and achieve a balanced budget that didn’t require a huge tax increase.

City staff, employees and council observed the World Day of Mourning at the Workers Memorial in front of City Hall on April 28 with a

short ceremony and a moment of silence. This was to commemorate workers hurt or killed on the job.

Jodie Parker organized an Early Learning Fair at Isabella Dicken Elementary School consisting of many tables of information for parents regarding what services and programs are available for children and parents. I was impressed with the number of services offered in the Elk Valley.

This month residents of Parkland Terrace held a community cleanup. More than 40 people showed up to work despite the snowy weather. Clean up was also done by businesses fronting Manitou Road and students doing the annual Trash Bash. This is a fantastic thing to do and shows pride for where we live. Thank you everyone, you are a perfect example of the tremendous people that care so much for our town.

I attended the annual Cancer Society fashion show put on by the local chapter and Yvonne Molle of Odyssey. The models were local gals that looked absolutely beautiful showing off the latest styles.

For those that didn’t make the

KAVU wing suit flyers demonstration organized by Lance Edwards, you can view a video of it online.

The flyers put on a remarkable display but the video shows the guys hanging outside of the helicopter and a view of Fernie that is spectacular.

A remark was made that my mayor ’s updates make Fernie sound like Disneyland.

I am amused and I assume the person making the statement believes I am wearing blinders or living in dreamland. In reality, I love Fernie and I do tend to see the best in it and the people that live here. When looking for the negative it can be found because nothing and no one is perfect. I happen to like highlighting the positive and in this town we are pretty darn close to living in a perfect place. Of course I also understand that not everyone is pleased with council choices but for every decision made there will always be someone happy and another one frustrated and angry. But not one decision is made without a lot of debate and consideration of all points of view and sometimes the decision has to be made in mind with the good of the whole - not only for the present but also for the future.

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Jellyfish Project brings awareness to FSS students

Canadian folk band Carmanah performed at Fernie Secondary School last Thursday and spoke to students about environmental issues as part of the Jellyfish Project.

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By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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olk band Carmanah stopped at Fernie Secondary School last week to give students a one of a kind musical performance. The group is touring Canada with the Jellyfish Project, a unique educational initiative generating awareness among youth about the declining health of the oceans and environment.

The Jellyfish Project is funded by the David Suzuki Foundation and got started with Canadian band Mindil Beach Markets. Victoria, B.C. band Carmanah has now come on board to help spread the message using the

power of music.

“Living on Vancouver Island we started playing some gigs that had to do with the pipeline, tankers and stuff, and just getting involved in the conversation there,” explained Laura Mina Mitic, vocalist, fiddle, flute, and guitar player. “The boys in Mindil Beach contacted us and asked if we would be interested, so Pat (band member) and I went over to Vancouver and had a meeting with them and the David Suzuki Foundation and loved what we heard, and were really stoked to get involved.”

She went on to say, “We're learning too, and we're having a lot of fun doing it.”

Grade 7 to 12 students enjoyed a 30 minute show, followed by a presentation covering the oceans' current state of crisis, climate change, and ways that people can become active participants in the sustainability movement.

“I hope that they get stimulated about all of this,” remarked Cody Alan Gregory, bassist. “It's tough sometimes to go and search this stuff out on your own, so if we can at least be a catalyst for children to spark their interest, have them talk more about it, go online, then we're successful.”

Vocalist and guitar player Pat Ferguson added, “I hope we inspire kids to learn music too.”

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Most of all, this is everyone’s space and we’d love to show off your photos and shout-outs. You can email customerservice@ thefreepress.ca to tell us what you’d like to see, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter (@ferniefreepress) and Facebook (facebook.com/freepressbc) for the most up-to-date information on what’s happening around the Valley. We hope you’re as excited for summer as we are!

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Dueling in Elkford Sneaky’s Pub at the Elkford Motor Inn will be mixing it up on Saturday night, bringing dueling pianos in to entertain their crowd. For those who’ve never seen it, here’s how it works: two piano players take requests and entertain with a good dose of humour and plenty of interaction with their audience. They will often lead sing-alongs and perform songs from a wide variety of genres, so there’s something for everyone!

While you’re there, check out the great home-cooked meals at Emi’s Restaurant. With a focus on fresh ingredients, Emi’s serve up great pizza, delicious desserts and home-baked treats as well as a great new dinner menu to satisfy the whole family. Emi’s is open from 7 am until 10 pm everyday, so you can also try out their breakfast options if you decide to stay a night in beautiful Elkford!

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Help kids learn the game of golf

Ladies Night Golf Camp Ladies, are you looking to improve your golf game or do you just want to get out for some fun? Our Tuesday night ladies golf camp is for you.

Each evening we will focus on a different part of the golf game, starting with the full swing and then each week something new!

Ladies Night Golf Camp includes: • 4 – 1 hour lesson each week • 4 Free Practice Buckets (to be used anytime) • On course play after each lesson (5-9 holes, light depending) • Glass of Wine after Golf each Week • Group Prizes • $50 Gift Certificate for the Pro Shop Cost: $159.00 plus tax

Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 Times: 5:30pm to 6:30pm To register for the Ladies Night Golf Camps please contact the pro shop at 250-423-7773

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Thursdays starting June 12th Members $69 Non Members $99 Thursday Junior League 5:45pm Meet 6:00pm ½ Hour lesson on the Driving Range 6:30pm – 7:15pm Tee Off for on course play

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dults who play golf know just how fun and frustrating the game can be. Whether you’re a veteran golfer or someone just learning the links, golf can be challenging.

But as exacting as the game can be, it also can be just as rewarding, even for kids. Children who embrace the game of golf will learn a host of lessons they can apply in all facets of life. A humbling game even for professional golfers, golf can teach kids lessons in humility and the value of persistence even when things aren’t going your way.

Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids off the couch and outdoors for some fun in the sun. Instead of spending summer afternoons in front of the television, kids who play golf are out patrolling pristine golf courses while getting some cardiovascular exercise along the way. Golf can also strengthen a child’s hand-eye coordination, which can help them in other activities, including many different sports.

Though many people do not begin playing golf until they’ve reached adulthood, it’s never too early for boys and girls to start learning the game of golf.

Parents of preschoolers can start their kids off with a toddler play set. Though it’s just a toy, a play set can help lay a solid foundation for future golfers.

Kids who have watched Mom and Dad play golf or practice their swing can develop their own swings on their play set.

As kids approach school age, don’t overlook the nearby putt-putt or miniature golf range as a valuable teaching tool. Miniature golf clubs are

A humbling game

even for professional golfers, golf can

teach kids lessons in

humility and the value of persistence even when things aren’t going your way.

small enough for many children to use comfortably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put any lessons or advice on putting to good use. What’s more, a miniature golf course is more than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won’t feel overwhelmed with golf.

When kids move on from preschool to elementary school, some might want to tag along with Mom or Dad to the driving range. You should try to avoid overwhelming kids with too much instruction or information. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic swing and encouraging them no matter how quickly they adapt.

As kids enter middle school and approach high school, those who are enjoying the game of golf can take advantage of the driving range if they haven’t already begun to. A driving range typically has markers that indicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going. You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far youngsters can drive the ball.

As a child gets closer to high school, you might want to buy the child his or her own set of clubs. Look for inexpensive clubs (oftentimes, thrift stores or other secondhand retailers have clubs for sale) because growing children will eventually grow out of their first set of clubs. When your child finds a set of clubs that suits him or her, teach the proper way to swing and consider signing up your son or daughter for lessons. Those first few lessons can prove invaluable, turning a pastime into a passion kids will carry with them throughout their lives.

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How to better manage your game!

ven if you have an excellent hitting technique, the way you manage your game greatly influences your final result, which is your score. How many people play 15 good holes and always under-perform on the other three? The same mistakes are often repeated on the same holes. If you keep choosing the same club each time and you expect the same result before you even step up to the teeing ground, it is time to seriously reflect on what is happening.

First, identify your problem areas with precision, and pay attention to which clubs were used on your missed shots. Once this is done, the first thing to correct is your choice of club or combination of clubs. For example, if you are having problems teeing off with a 1 wood, change to a 3 or 5 wood.

Sacrifice a bit of distance for precision. You will

always come out ahead. If you are having difficulty with your second shot, using a club that you do not control very well, aim to place your ball at a distance where you feel comfortable. How many times do golfers use their 1 wood, and place some 75 yards from the green, without realizing that this distance is one of the most difficult shots for them to execute? In this case, start with a fairway wood to place the ball a shorter distance, at least 100 yards from the green. This game strategy respects your comfort zone and minimizes one of your weak points. In golf, you must maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.

Only you can identify them and it is different for every golfer.

Opt for your personal comfort zone and forget about playing golf “by-thebook”.

Want to be a better golfer?

Set some goals!

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etting goals is just as important as your technique is when it comes to improving your game.

Goals don’t just make you a better golfer, they also keep you motivated.

Regardless of your skill level, you should always have goals-even if they are only for the short term. As silly as it may seem, the simple fact of setting a goal to have fun can transform a long day of waiting into a great time with friends.

Be warned, however!

To do any good, a goal has to be realistic and achievable. Its purpose is to challenge you, not frustrate you because it is too hard, or constantly boost your ego because it is too easy.

Establishing specific and measurable goals will have a significant impact on your game and behaviour. Instead of saying, “I want to improve,” give yourself the goal of lowering your handicap by a

certain number of shots within a certain number of weeks or games.

Once you’ve established a goal, set the strategy that will help you reach it. For example, hit 50 wedge shots each week, or spend 10 minutes on the green each time you play. If you play golf regularly, set both shortand long-term goals.

Short-term goals will offer immediate results and help keep you motivated so that you will continue working toward achieving your long-term goals.

to play 90 today.” It’s much more fun and motivating. And on that note, have a great game!

Last but not least, never underestimate the power of positive thinking. Instead of saying, “I need to break 100,” say, “I’m going

Family Golf Day at Sparwood Golf Club Saturday, June 14th

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Going home safe and healthy every day

Elkford celebrates 15 years of fitness with annual triathlon

Good luck to the mine rescue teams representing Teck and the Elk Valley at the 2014 B.C. Provincial Mine Rescue competition on June 7 in Smithers.

Elkview Operations 6 person Surface Mine Rescue First place Back row from left to right: Ian Anderson, Shene Weed, Steve Kallies, Zane Neal Front row from left to right: Trevor Fairweather, Dan Oliver, Cory Robinson

Greenhills Operations 6 person Surface Mine Rescue Second place From left to right: Jason Kallies, Vice Captain: Pete Race, Matt Rota, Danielle Robutka, Teresa Rosler, Captain: Loren Langille, Kevin Edwards Raven Eye Photography

Coaches: Luc Coultry, Scott Haugo, Bob Lukkar

Coal Mountain Operations 3 person First Aid First place From left to right: John McKinnon #3, Jim Piche #2, Heather Weech – Coach, Scott Shatalow – Captain.

Missing from photo is Jeremy Lane – Spare

Fording Operations 3 person First Aid Second place From left to right: Fording River H shift Jamie Fulton, Brad Ludwar, Dan Balance, Travis Sandberg, Darcy Lewis, Chad Kniert, James Dixon

Elkford held its annual triathlon over the weekend.

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his year marked the 15th anniversary of Elkford’s organized race, drawing 110 locals and athletes from Elkford and surrounding communities to come out and enjoy a day of fresh air and recreation.

“It encourages health and fitness and brings people to the community and shows off our community spirit,” Organizer Garity Stanley said.

Several Fernie locals came out to show their support.

Fernie’s Realign massage therapist Julie Gallant provided athletes with free massages after finishing the triathlon.

And Fernie athlete Aidan Lindsay also left an impression, finishing first in the individual female spring with a time of 1:21.27.

Stanley said over 40 volunteers showed up on Sunday to ensure the triathlon went smoothly.

“I really praise and thank those

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involved that helped,” she said.

“People take pride in it. It’s a huge accomplishment as an athlete to be able to come and partake, and as volunteer, they take pride in the day.”

Participants started off the day with a 750 metre swim in the Elkford Aquatic Centre, followed by a 20 km bike ride and finishing off the triathlon with a five km run.

Brad Cromey had the top time for the extreme sprint — a version of the triathlon that entails a more vigorous bike route, and Jaffray local Travis Rahselt had the lowest time for the individual male sprint finishing up with a time of 1:12.44.

But a lot of participants came out for more than just results.

“It’s about finishing the race, not so much winning the race,” Stanley said.

Next year organizers Marg Bissonnette and Stanley will be stepping down, with Elkford local Brandee Dean coming forward to coordinate the 2015 triathlon.

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Sports Riders name Robertson captain Submitted George Hurlbut

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adies’ Day Results: May 27 Event: Low Gross

0-24: Alice Booth 25-31: Kathy Pachara 32-35: Eileen Thrun 36+: Mailyn Bruschetta Skins: Sue Boyd, Donna Miller, Jill Snell (2) Closest to the pin 0-31 handicap sponsored by Fernie Chiropractic: Kathy Jaeb Closest to the pin 32+ handicap sponsored by Overwaitea: Donna Miller

Dylan Robertson has been named the Ghostriders’ captain for the 2014-15 season.

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All KIJHL teams run a pay to play program and the Ghostriders are no exception and have been charging to play for a few years now. Fernie will still be one of the cheapest places for a player to play but fees will be inching up again next season and it will be mandatory for players to pay before they play.

The Fernie Ghostrider executive is as follows: President Barb Anderson, Vice president Lynda Moulton, Treasurer Rose Mangone, and Secretary Ruth Murdoch.

Board Members are Darrell Hutchinson, Dan McSkimming, Wes Horvath, Tom Murdoch and Rocky Feregotto.

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n Sunday May 25, two Passtrak athletes attended a track meet in Calgary, which was sponsored by the New Balance athletic shoe company.

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ernie Ghostriders Head Coach Craig Mohr announced last week that 20-year-old Dylan Robertson will be the team’s captain next season. Robertson has played five years with the Riders and had three different coaches. I can tell you he was a favourite of all three of them, and now the fourth coach has made him captain.

So what does Dylan think of being named captain? “I’m very excited,” he said. “It’s a role I’ve wanted to get a shot at since I first put on a Rider jersey at 15.”

The rules have changed in the last couple of years making it harder for players like Robertson to stay out of the penalty box, but he has changed and become more than just a tough guy. Last year Robertson was even named the playoff MVP. In other Ghostrider news, at the Riders Annual General Meeting it was announced that the team lost $6,500 last year but Ghostrider President Barb Anderson says they have a plan in place to stop the bleeding next season. There are several things they are going to do to raise revenue but the number one target they have in their sights is player fees.

competed in the Midget Boys division, (14 and 15-year-old athletes). This was his first official outing as a Passtrak athlete. His first event was the 100 metres where he recorded a 12.86 second result for a 14th place finish. The 800 metre was his other event where he crossed the line in 2:22.37 for

14th place as well.

Alisi Ratudradra of Elkford was in the Midget girls category and also had two events. Her time of 28.19 seconds earned her sixth place in the 200 metres while a leap of 4.42 metres was good enough for fifth in the long jump.

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Attendance Draw winner - Two rounds at Redstone Resort: Anita Mitchell A big welcome goes out to Patty Vadnais, Angelika Pace and Alice Aylward-Nally who are some of the new joiners to Tuesday Ladies’ Golf, we hope to see more of you all in the future.

There was one deuce on the course on Tuesday, congratulations go out to Sue Boyd. There were 27 ladies that made it out to enjoy a beautiful day on the Fernie Golf and County Club course and we hope everyone had fun.

Thank you to Ray and the grounds crew for all their continued hard work - the course is improving in condition every day.

As always, a special thanks goes out to the Ladies’ Day sponsors including: Fernie Chiropractic, Freshies, Overwaitea, Park Place, and The Tipple for their continued support of Tuesday Ladies’ Golf.

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

There are organized tee times for June 10 and most Tuesdays in June at 8:57 a.m., 2:57 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. Come on out and have some fun and meet some new and wonderful ladies.

Volunteers needed!

The Fernie Trails Alliance is in need of Volunteers for Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29

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The Elk Valley Wild Pee Wee Rep hockey team won big at the Pee Wee Tier Four Provincial Championships in Richmond, B.C. this March.

The team brought home the silver medal.

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he Elk Valley Minor Hockey Pee Wee Rep team travelled to Richmond, B.C. to compete in the Pee Wee Tier Four Provincial Championships held March 16 to 20. Seven teams from all corners of the province gathered at the Minoru Arena in Richmond ready and anxious to start the round robin tournament that would see the top two teams play the championship game on the final day of competition.

Elk Valley Wild started out strong with a convincing 7-3 win against the Burns Lake Bruins.

The second day of competition matched the Wild with the home team Seafair Islanders.

The teams were evenly matched battling for the puck up and down the ice. Seafair pulled ahead with a second goal late in the third period. Elk Valley finally got on the scoreboard with a late goal in the third period. Unfortunately, with only three minutes left in the game, another goal was not to be had and Seafair won 2-1.

Elk Valley dominated the next four games of the tournament

The Elk Valley Wild won silver at the Pee Wee Tier Four Provincial Championships this March.

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with a 5-1 win over North Shore WinterHawks, 6-1 win over Victoria Ice Hawks, 4-3 win over Revelstoke, and 11-1 win over Prince George Cougars.

The final game was played March 20 to a rafter packed arena. The first period ended with a tie score of 2-2. Elk Valley pulled ahead with a goal in the second period. The remainder of the second period and the first ten minutes of the first had the Wild searching for that goal to move them ahead and Seafair trying to tie it up. Then, halfway through the third period, Seafair tied it up with their third goal.

The teams fought hard for that winning goal, the goaltenders and defence battling to keep the puck out of their net, the forwards moving the puck down the ice hoping for that winning goal. Late in the third period, it was Seafair that found the net and led the game to a final 4-3 win.

Elk Valley Wild Pee Wee Rep was awarded the silver medal.

The team had a successful tournament during the week, scoring 37 goals and having only 15 scored against them.

Congratulations on bringing home the silver medal!

Skaters celebrate another season

The Fernie Skating Club celebrated the end of the 2014 season with a banquet.

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And the winners are:

Hali Praestegaard Memorial, Best Interpretive Skater: Alexandra Stephenson for Senior, and Sara Lewis for Junior.

Labey's Mechanical All Round Skater, Well Balanced Person/Skater: Elyse Richmond Gold Achievement: Alexandra Stephenson Gold Dance, Brady Whitson Gold Freeskate, Sam Bleich Gold Skills, Emma Nieuwesteeg Gold Dance and Gold Skills, Abby Ann Hughes Gold Skills, Kaitlyn Poirier Gold Dance Completed All Four Gold Disciplines’ in Figure Skating: Brady Whitson Most Dedicate Skaters: Jr. Skater-Ashlynn

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Saluk, Sr. Skater-Emma Nieuwesteeg Club Service Awards, Years of Service with the Fernie Skating Club: Sue Lipkewich, Claire Poirier and Sherry Teeple Starskate Group Test Talent Award, Jump Start Skater: Ava Mattersdorfer Test Point trophy: Junior Skater-Sara Lewis, Senior Skater– Jodi Thompson Winter Games: Emma Nieuwesteeg and Anna Koltai Sportsmanship Award, Skaters Choice Award: Junior Skater-Kyra Doehle, Senior Skater-Sonia Mende Canskate Program Assistant Award: Help coaching young skaters with the Professional Coaches: Sonia Mende Gladys Littler Memorial Award (Carnival Chairperson’s): Laura-Lee Phillips, Sue Lipkewich, Claire Poirier, and Sherry Teeple Graduating Skaters: Kaitlyn Poirier, Shayla Lipkewich, Brady Whitson, and Leah Teeple

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Fernie School Aged Care wins childcare award

Fernie School Aged Care is the winner of the Childcare Award of Excellence in Innovation.

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here seems to be growing concern for children’s safety.

With media outlets like the CBC reporting an increase in playground injuries, experts are saying that parental supervision needs to be increased.

But at the Fernie School Aged Care facility, children are encouraged to learn through their own experiences.

“If they climb a tree and fall down, then they’ve learned,” Fernie School Aged Care manager Brittany Villemair said.

And this method of teaching seems to be working.

This year, Fernie School Aged Care won the B.C. Ministry of Child and Family Development

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o we went on our inaugural camping trip this weekend.

Camping.

Like date nights and trips to the grocery store, camping becomes infinitely more complicated when kids are Shelby Cain involved.

Before we had kids, my husband and I camped all the time, and I have to tell you, we had it down to a science. Bins of neatly stacked gear, organized by temperature and weight restrictions, sat at the ready in our basement.

Once we scoured maps and debated our destination we could be packed and in the car in under an hour. Ten minutes to divide and conquer at the grocery store and we’d be on the highway, tunes cranked, all cares left in the dust that trailed behind our Goldfish Cracker-free car.

That was then, this is now. As we opened up our dusty bins, like cracking into a time-capsule of a life once lived, we realized we were suddenly very ill-equipped for this new style of camping we were about to embark on. We needed a major upgrade. Canadian Tire, here we come.

After feeling like part of a human tornado for at least two hours, we were at the till. Our flame-emblazoned car cart stacked so high one more bag of marshmallows would have sent our carefully balanced tower crashing to the floor. And it did. As we rang everything through, (and put back the two duck decoys… how did they get in there?) I could only laugh. We used to deliberate over every ounce, now we wondered if a 10-man tent was big enough to give us sufficient breathing room. We loaded everything into the truck, earning enough Canadian Tire money to send at least one of the girls to university. The next day, after two more trips for items that were misplaced during the tower crumble, and a stop at the grocery store that was equivalent to shopping for a week’s worth of meals, we left at the crack of two in the afternoon. Perfect. The kids were vibrating with anticipation, marshmallows, and the truck, which had acquired a strange shimmy… we better get that looked at.

Anyways, we arrived at our destination and breathed a sigh of relief.

Despite all the differences, we were camping. And it was awesome. The girls ran like a pack of wolves for two days with their cousins, stopping only to be fed and changed when they fell in the creek. Which happened about every 20 minutes. Our tent, which resembled a giant motel when standing among the trees, was luxuriously massive.

On the way home I asked the kids what their favorite part of camping was, quietly hoping for a heart-warming sentiment about quality family time. “We got to pee wherever we wanted!” How can you argue with that?

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Childcare Award of Excellence in Innovation. The facility, owned by Mandy Potter, was among 15 of 5,000 licensed childcare facilities chosen for this award.

“It felt great, it felt really nice to have the recognition in the community,” Villemair said.

The for-profit facility provides care for children in kindergarten through Grade 6 every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m.

In Fernie, where there is a shortage of childcare facilities, it is important for parents to have a program with reliable and consistent staff members, said Villemair.

“We have great staff, our parents are so grateful and appreciative and are constantly saying ‘thank you.’”

Villemair has been managing the 24-child after school club

at Max Turyk School for nine months now.

Although there are only 24 spaces available in the program, Villemair said they have about 40 children registered for the after school club and the Fernie School Aged Care summer camp — a day camp program that runs from July 7 to August 27.

During the summer months, the physically demanding program focuses on play-based and child centered activities, Villemair noted.

“We try to make it fun and interesting,” she added. “If they’re really into cars then we’ll do a whole week on cars.”

Although the program started three years ago, Villemair said it wasn’t until this year that it began filling up.

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by Alexandra Straub hanker for some good ol’ fashioned home cooking and the desire makes distance no object.

According to Google Maps, the drive to some tasty yet simple food fare will take approximately six hours and five minutes, and is about 684 kilometres. One way. That’s not including the approximately 8,300 kms travelled to get to Munich, Germany.

The destination: Budapest, Hungary, where I’ll have one night to spend with my grandparents – grandma Ilona and grandpa Pál Lencsés.

I’ve got the use of a bright red 2015 Audi A3 and a full tank of gas, so why not?

Considering I’ll be there less than 24 hours, words like “ambitious” or “motivated” or even “crazy” might describe my reasoning. But heck, if it means I get a home cooked meal, I’d travel all night.

Relatively speaking, I’m so close to them. I couldn’t let the opportunity go to waste. And anyone who loves their grandparents’ cooking will sympathize.

drive is. Especially on the most, direct route. Knowing Getting me there doesn’t involve security screenings, boarding passes, the hospitality of flight attendants or that I would get to spend some quality time with my the company of an Airbus. With my bag tucked away grandparents, and the A3, kept me going. With the in the trunk, my destination set into the GPS, it was go speed limits decreasing and the flow of traffic considertime. ably worsening, I knew I was getting close. It was just This particular A3 came equipped with Audi’s new nearing dinner. Perfect.

MMI Touch with hand-writing recognition infotainBefore devouring my grandma’s famous crepes – ment system and the MMI Navigation plus. Instead of complete with homemade apricot jam with apricots spelling out the address using the dial and twisting the that grew in their summer home’s backyard. My wrists back and forth, you can just trace out the letters grandparents tightly embraced me. I’m not sure who with your finger on the dial’s face. I will warn you, if you was more excited to see whom, though their attention have bad penmanship like me, the system might pick up was split between hugs and admiring the red chariot on a different letter than the that brought me to their one you had intended! home in one piece. I can’t Grandma’s Famous Regardless, getting the hang blame them. It is quite the of it is relatively easy, and sedan in regards to styling. really kind of fun, too.

And that colour just can’t Ingredients: 2 eggs Throughout the drive in be missed.

Pinch of salt Germany, I shaved a few As I walked through the 1 teaspoon of sugar minutes off here and there. courtyard and along the 6 heaping spoonfuls of flour The speed limitless zones path to their apartment, (can be substituted with rice flour for gluten free!) certainly helped. Perhaps I caught a faint whiff of Dash of baking powered that’s why I opted to take what had been baking 300ml milk the car rather than fly. throughout the day. I knew 300ml soda water A chance to drive quickly – 50ml Oil that the crepes, and myself, in certain sections - AND get would soon be gone.

Mix and let it sit for 10 minutes a delicious meal at the end.

In this case, you can’t help Fry in pan on medium heat The A3’s swift characteristics buy devour yet appreciate Makes 20-25 hail from its 1.8L, direct the goodness a “home” injected and turbocharged cooked meal can have. The 4-cylinder engine. With a family then gathers around the dinner table, says grace, healthy dose of 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, and digs in.

I had everything I needed.

Was it worth it? That’s obvious of an answer as is the The competency of its front MacPherson Strut with response to, “Do you want seconds?”

Lower Wishbones and 4-link rear suspension with sepThe meal was priceless but the 2015 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI arate spring/shock absorber arrangement at highway has a starting of $31,100. speeds is confidence inspiring. It doesn’t waver with Check out the Question of the Week and if you want the speed and feels firmly planted. And for a small-ish more info about the A3, visit www.audi.ca vehicle, that’s always a good thing. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca The Audi A3 itself isn’t boring by design, but the long

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Charity Golf Tournament The Fernie Rotary Club would like to thank all of the sponsors, donors and golfers who participated in the 13th Annual Charity Tournament, Sunday at the Fernie Golf & Country Club. We had spectacular weather once again, and a wonderful time was had by all.

We are very proud to announce that close to $5000 was raised, which will go to ShelterBox Canada and Fernie Rotary High School Scholarships.

We are grateful for your support and participation, We couldn’t have done it without you.

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n less than one month the Intense Fernie 3 mountain bike race will be filling the town with mountain bikers.

This year’s event will cater to riders of all ages, new and old and gnarled veterans alike, with a focus on the best single-track stages ever, followed by classic Fernie hospitality. The categories will feature the traditional three-day stage race, but will also include a three-person team relay, a one-day solo and a kid's race for U12, U14 and U16-year-olds.

To encourage local participation a 25 per cent discount has been offered to all Fernie Mountain Bike Club (FMBC) and Fernie Flyers Cycling (FFC) members. To participate in the Fernie 3, go to fernie.bike and request a FMBC or FFC discount code.

This snow season was outstanding — we received 140 per cent of our average snowpack - and that snowpack continues to linger at higher elevations. This delay will influence the planning of the Fernie 3 routing.

“Fortunately we have lots of options, a great crew and are working to ensure a low

impact course with the best possible single-track riding,” said Dan Savage, event director. “Route selection will make the most challenging stage on day two, flanked on day one and three with easier stages and gradual warmup climbs. The routes will spread the racers to minimize congestion on the singletrack.”

“Route selection will make the most challenging stage on day two, flanked on day one and three with easier stages with gradual warm-up climbs. The routes will spread the racers to minimize congestion on the single-track.”

Dan Savage Event director

The Fernie 3 is working with Pat Gilmar, multitime TransRockies Finisher, course planner, and Fernie trail-builder extraordinaire, as the course marking lead.

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Minimizing impact includes avoiding and mitigating wet areas.

You can also help maintain Fernie’s spectacular trail network by volunteering and raising funds for the Fernie Trails Alliance. From June 27 to 30 the Fernie 3 requires volunteers to marshal, set up and tear down and cater.

By volunteering you will also receive volunteer swag and have a great time! To volunteer, email: fts@fernie. com.

The popular Kids’ Bike Rally will continue for its eighth year on Sunday, June 29. Free for kids aged three to nine, the event is a fun and educational rally in downtown Fernie and includes stages at Straightline Bikes, the Fernie Heritage Library, the Fernie Fire Station and The Arts Station. The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has secured PT the Clown and a bouncy tent for this year's participants. Register now at Straightline Bikes.

To add to this year’s festivities, the Fernie Trails Alliance is hosting the first annual Roll and Sole Trail Fest to kick off the trail biking, hiking and running season with a bang. See more at www.fernietrailsalliance.com.

By Kathy Murray WildSafeBC Community Coordinator

Fernie: A n orphaned grizzly cub was seen daily on Highline Drive and has been relocated to a wildlife refuge. A brown coloured black bear was reported on the trail behind Overwaitea up to Ridgemont and on Cokato. A bull moose has been seen daily in James White Park and moose sightings have been reported in the swampy area by the boardwalks on Ecoterrorist trail in Fernie.

Sparwood: Two bear cubs reported accessing bird feeders and compost on Highway 43 in Sparwood.

Hosmer: A cougar was seen by the Hosmer Bridge.

Report wildlife in conflict to the Ministry of Environment 24-hour hotline on 1-877-952-7277. This allows officers to identify current hot spot locations and work with both residents and wildlife to encourage use of natural habitats and food sources before wildlife becomes habituated and/or a safety concern.

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Obituaries TURNER: John “J.T.” Turner, our beloved father and grandfather, passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie, BC on June 1, 2014 at the age of 86 years.

John is survived by his children: Brian Cunningham of Houston, TX, Wendy Cunningham-Potts (Kevin) of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, Debbie Kaye (Alf) of Elkford, BC, Brent Turner (Carolynne) of Blind Bay, BC, and Sandra Pond (Jeff) of Canmore, AB, 6 grandchildren: Kelly Kaye, Stephanie Wells, Jamie Kelly, Brent Burton, Tess Pond, and Skylar Pond, and 5 great grandchildren: Dawson Kaye, Ayden Wells, and Nova, Jolie and Carmen Pond. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters, and his wife Laura.

Memorial tributes may be made to the Recreation Department, c/o Rocky Mountain Village, 55 Cokato Road, Fernie, BC V0B 1M4.

Messages of condolence may be made at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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Gordon Gregory Tench It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Gregory Tench on May 18, 2014 in Castlegar, BC. Gordie was born in Trail on August 10, 1931, to Cecil and Anne Tench (nee Gavrilik). After graduating from Trail High he pitched in professional baseball for several farm teams of the Cleveland Browns, Ànishing in 5edding, CA, where he met his late wife Faye in May 1951. They were married three months later at home plate at the 5edding baseball park.

Following a baseball injury Gordie worked for some years delivering bread and milk, and then settled into a career in life insurance, which was Àtting as he had a genuine interest in the well being of his clients and their families. In 1969 his parents fell into ill health, and so the family packed up and moved to 5ossland to take care of them. In 1973 Faye and Gordie moved to the East Kootenay, primarily in Elkford, Sparwood, and Fernie, where he worked as a human resources specialist with Fording Coal and Crows 1est 5esources (and also for Lornex at Logan Lake). Gordie personally hired hundreds and hundreds of individuals and had a knack for seeing capability in people that other hirers might have passed on.

Gordie was an enthusiastic member of Lions Club International for most of his life, contributing thousands of volunteer hours to improve communities. He had a deep interest in helping others out through his volunteer work. After leaving the pros, he kept involved in fast-pitch softball, bowled more than one perfect game of tenpin, and was an avid golfer. He was also very social and loved sharing jokes, often off-colour, which he carefully organized in books. He also enjoyed road trips to visit many friends in the western provinces and states. In the last few years he delighted in having coffee with his old pals at Trail Coffee and Tea. Most signiÀcantly, he had a great and lasting bond with his late wife Faye. They had countless adventures over the years with many good friends, and played cribbage or Scrabble pretty well every single night of the 62 years they were married.

Gordie is survived by sister Pat, sons (and daughters-in-law) 5ob (April), Mike (-oanne) and 5ich (Sue), niece Susi, nephew Gary, and grandchildren (and their spouses/partners) Arielle, Sydney, Emily, Stephanie, Hannah and GrifÀn.

At Gordie’s request there will be no funeral.

Cremation has already taken place. In lieu of Áowers, donations may be made to the Lions Club International. A combined memorial is being planned for Gordie and Faye for -une 29 in 5ossland. For further details, please contact Mike Tench at mjtench@gmail.com.

ROTELLA: With loved ones at his bedside, Pietro “Pete” Rotella passed away at the Rocky Mountain Village on Tuesday, May 27th at the age of 84 years.

Pete was born February 1, 1930 in Marcedusa Catanzaro, Italy to parents Gaetano and Anna Rotella. He served in the Italian Military, and following his discharge, immigrated to Canada in 1959 with his wife Rosina and their son Gaetano (Dan). Pete worked in the Sparwood coal mines, surviving several mining disasters throughout his lifetime. In 1992 he retired, busying himself with making delicious wines and sausages, camping, and playing cards with family and friends.

Pete was in love with life itself and truly lived each day to the fullest. Always a smile upon his face, Pete genuinely appreciated life’s simple pleasures. Family was first and foremost in Pete’s life, and his precious grandchildren and great grandchildren were the center of his world.

A thoughtful and generous man, Pete was willing and ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was also known to be quite the jokester and was the life of any party. Pete touched many lives and will always be remembered for his kind, gentle heart, his sparkling eyes, and his warm smile.

Pete is lovingly survived by his son Dan with his wife Christine, granddaughters Melissa Rotella (Simon Barker) of New Zealand and Michelle (Daigen) Wilson of Elko, and great grandchildren Hunter and Emmadeia Wilson. Also left to mourn his passing is his brother Gennaro Rotella of Montreal, and sisters Gabriella Commisso, Antonietta (Dominic) Prestia, and Aurelia (Vince) Polcino of Fernie and Caterina (Joe) Scrocco and Mirella (Frank) Deluca of Montreal as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his beloved wife Rosina in 2001.

Memorial tributes may be made to S.T.A.R.S. Air Rescue, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary AB T2E 8M7. Messages of condolence may be made at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

WARNER: James Calvin Warner passed peacefully into his eternal life on Monday, May 26th after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life.

Calvin was born in Kennedy, SK on June 26, 1925 to parents Raeburn and Lottie Warner.

Raised and educated in Kennedy, Calvin later moved to Churchbridge, SK until 1971, when he and Iris relocated their family to Fernie. Throughout the years Calvin worked many jobs including farming, backhoe owner/operator, coal mining, and fuel truck driver, retiring from the Elko Sawmill in 1991. Calvin enjoyed many hobbies to keep himself busy; woodworking, gardening, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends.

Calvin will be fondly remembered as an honest and hardworking man who was patient, kind, loving and “COOL”.

Calvin is survived by his beloved wife Iris and their children: Karren (Terry) Bax, Dave (Deb) Warner and Wayne (Deborah) Warner, 8 grandchildren: Terry Lynn (Paul) Moon, Rob (Tiffany) Warner, Suzi (Chad) Zimmerman, Darren Bax, Dwaine (Sheila) Bax, Jamie Warner (Dave Cashen), Lindsay (Chad) Siska, and Cody Warner (Kellirae Gouw), and 11 great grandchildren: Mac & Reilley Moon, Nigel & Derek Warner, Cole, Emerson and Kinsley Zimmerman, Hailee & Hayden Bax and Aspen & Dylan Siska. He is also survived by his brother Doug (Mary) Warner and sisters-inlaw Audrey Warner, Shirley (Don) Warner and Carol (Keith) Owen as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Geoff and Earl Warner, and his daughterin-law Ann Warner.

Cool will be deeply missed by all. He was the true definition of a Gentle-Man. Memorial tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation BC & Yukon Division, Okanagan & Kootenay Area Office, 4 – 1551 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9 or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 300 – 5165 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H4A 1T6. Messages of condolence may be made at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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MANITOULIN Group of Companies is one of Canada’largest national transportation companies providing LTL (less than truckload) dedicated and logistics solutions throughout North America. Currently we are seeking an individual to join us at our Sparwood location as a: LICENCED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC We are offering competitive wages, benefits, profit sharing programs, and signing bonuses!

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YOU ARE INVITED! Mass Times: Saturdays: St. Michael’s ~ 7:00 pm Sundays: St. Michael’s ~ 11:00 am St. Bernard’s Mission, Elkford ~ 4:00 pm Thursdays: St. Michael’s ~ 6:30 pm Fridays: Lilac Terrrace ~ 11:00 am Confessions: Following each mass, or by appointment.

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Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell

TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME

Sunday Worship & Children’s Ministry ...10:30 am Wed; Fellowship & Bible Study...7 pm Friday Youth Group...7 pm Office 250-423-4114 Res. 250-423-4102

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

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CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-6517

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Women’s Resource Centre and Academy of Martial Arts offer self-defence and support Submitted

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n May 10, Fernie Women’s Resource Centre hosted a women’s self-defence course at the Fernie Curling Club.

Instructors Joel Huncar and Roxanne Buckley from Rocky Mountain Academy of Martial Arts in Cranbrook travelled to Fernie to facilitate the four hour training session for local women.

This event was provided free of charge to participants, with the intention of empowering women with skills for self-protection and defensive tactics that may save their life in the need to escape from an attacker.

The Fernie Women’s Resource Centre helps women develop their plans around keeping themselves safe in abusive situations, and have staff available to provide support.

The centre is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. A counsellor is available Tuesday to Thursday in Fernie, and on Tuesday by appointment in Sparwood and Elkford. Call 250-423-4687 for more information.

Self-defence training runs regularly through Rocky Mountain Academy of Martial Arts – check their website for details at rmama.ca.

The Fernie W o m e n ’ s R e s o u r c e Centre teamed up with the Rocky Mountain Academy of Martial Arts to hold a selfdefence course on May 10.

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End of an era for Sparwood Secondary School students

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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he Sparwood Secondary class of 2014 proudly celebrated six years of hard work and dedication at their graduation ceremony on Saturday.

Parents cheered as the 36-student class made their way across the stage during the commencement ceremony. After standing for the national anthem, Superintendent Lynn Hauptman, Principal Frank Sopko and Vice Principal Mike Kelly congratulated the class for their achievements.

A total of 49 scholarships were presented to several diligent students, including the Sparwood Fire Department Bursary and the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. Principal Sopko was proud to announce the class of 2014 was in the top 90th percentile of B.C. secondary schools.

“Remember this night, keep it with you always, you’ve been a special group,” he said.

The Sparwood Secondary School graduating class of 2014 celebrated at their commencement ceremony Saturday night.

Photos by K. Dingman

But outstanding academic achievements weren’t all the class of 2014 had to be proud of.

Valedictorian Ashley Steen described her fellow classmates as unique and different, leaving behind a legacy of being, in the words of Lewis Carroll, ‘a little mad at times’.

“Over the years we have all matured but the legacy of our class has always stayed true,” she said. “Despite all our conflicts we were always there for each other when it was needed.”

Quoting Alice in Wonderland, Steen encouraged her classmates to fight until they get what they’re looking for.

“Nothing is impossible,” she said.

A parent dance and grand march concluded the night’s festivities.

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Regional District of East Kootenay RDEK Elk Valley Official Community Plan You are invited to attend an open house to review the draft Elk Valley Official Community Plan.

The open house will provide an opportunity to: • Hear a presentation about the draft OCP; • Review the draft plan and ask questions; and • Offer feedback on the draft policies.

Let’s Celebrate!

2014 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year Cathy Broten will be recognized at the RDEK Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 7:00pm Fernie Family Centre 7:00pm - 7:30pm Volunteer of the Year Presentation Please join us as we recognize Cathy Broten for all of her volunteer efforts.

Refreshments & cake will be served.

The open house will be held on:

Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Presentation at 7:00 pm Hosmer Community Centre Front Street & 6th Avenue If you are unable to attend the open house, the draft bylaw and comment form are available online at www.rdek.bc.ca.

For further information, please contact Matt Gunn, Planner, at 250-489-6903 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or mgunn@rdek.bc.ca.

7:30pm - 8:45pm Town Hall Meeting Meeting will include an update from Director Mike Sosnowski along with presentations on Elk Valley OCP, Sustainability Plan, West Fernie Water, Area A Flood Control, and Financial Plan.

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An advisory committee of the RDEK which makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on matters involving the monitoring and efficient implementation of the RDEK Solid Waste Management Plan. The PMAC acts in an advisory capacity only. PMAC members are volunteers, but will be compensated for travel expenses and meals as required.

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Your chance to gain a greater understanding about how waste is generated and handled in our region and help shape the future. If you are interested in applying to be a member of this important Committee, visit the RDEK’s website, review the Terms of Reference, and submit a short letter summarizing your background, interest in being part of the Committee, special skills or experience, and letting us know where in the region you reside or own property to: Kevin Paterson, RDEK Environmental Services Manager Email: kpaterson@rdek.bc.ca

If you do not have access to email, letters can be mailed to, or dropped off at, the RDEK.

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