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Council decides not to install a video surveillance system downtown

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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fter a lengthy debate, council decided not to move forward with the installation of video cameras in downtown Fernie.

Despite previous uncertainty, council unanimously decided to defeat the motion to adopt the video surveillance policy, a policy that required the city to submit a business proposal to the Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (OIPC).

“Initially I thought it was a good

concept, but the public’s telling me no it’s not,” Councillor Joe Warshawsky said.

Councillor Phil Iddon added, “I was definitely in favor of putting the cameras downtown… but I don’t expect the tax payers or the city to be posting cameras.”

And although council agreed as a whole that they don’t want the cameras installed, some council members still wanted to push forward with the motion.

Councillor Willard Ripley and Iddon discussed adopting the motion so that future city councils would have something to work with

if they decided to again bring the video surveillance policy forward.

“I think the policy should be in place because it’s a cumbersome, very lengthy process to get through that and draw it all up,” Iddon said.

“Adopting the policy and having the cameras, in my mind, are separate,” Ripley added. “I don’t want to see this work lost that we’ve done.”

But the majority disagreed with this.

“I don’t see there being a lot of utility in adopting the policy if it’s councils decision that we don’t proceed with the cameras,”

Chief Administrative Officer Jim Hendricks said.

“If a future council is going to do this two or five or 10 years from now, they’re going to have to go out and gauge the new temperature of the community on this sort of thing,” Councillor Dan McSkimming agreed.

Despite this initial divided stand on the video surveillance policy, council decided to defeat the motion based on public input.

“I’ve just heard too much negative feedback from the public,” Iddon noted.

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Fernie Alpine Resort will say "Thank You" to local communities by offering FREE lift access on July 6th to residents of Fernie, Elko, Elkford, Jaffray, Sparwood and all residents living in the Elk Valley as part of the summer Community Appreciation Day. A fundraising BBQ will also be held in the plaza.

Special offers to locals include: • Complimentary single ride or full day lift ticket • 25% off rental bikes (limited availability - please book in advance) • $3 BBQ @ Base Area Plaza from 11am - 3pm (all BBQ proceeds go to the Fernie Mountain Bike Club) • Complimentary guided hikes with Nature Bob - 11am and 1:30pm Please note that Photo ID and proof of local residency (drivers license, pay stub etc) are needed to receive the complimentary lift ticket. Tickets are ONLY valid on July 6th and NO rain checks will be issued on complimentary tickets.

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Roll and Sole Trails Fest draws a crowd

Kids and adults enjoyed the first annual Roll and Sole Trail Fest over the weekend.

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his year marked the first annual Roll and Sole Trail Fest and the events this weekend were non stop, bringing lots of traffic to Fernie's downtown core.

From guided mountain bike rides and log drag races to wheelie contests and a kids scavenger hunt, this event had it all.

The festivities catered to all ages.

“The mountain biking and trails community

in Fernie starts from kids that are four-years-old right up to 95-years-old,” Fernie Trails Alliance President (FTA) Terry Nelson said.

The drizzle didn’t seem to stop locals from participating in the Roll and Sole Trails Fest.

Dozens of children gathered at the Aquatic Centre on Saturday for the scavenger hunt.

Shortly after, the crowd made their way back to Second Avenue for log pulls.

All proceeds from the event will be given to the FTA so they can maintain the community’s beloved trails.

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Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett and Transportation Minister Todd Stone paid a visit to the nearly complete Little Sand Creek Bridge replacement project in Jaffray last Wednesday.

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Todd Stone. “It's much safer for pedestrian crossing, it's long overdue and has been well received in the community.”

Stone paid a visit to the bridge last Wednesday as part of his tour of the Kootenay area. Stone was in Cranbrook earlier in the day and after his stop in Jaffray was set to meet with representatives from Fernie, Elkford and Sparwood, before moving on to Invermere.

“It's important to get out as often as you can into regions and actually meet the people that do the hard work and take a look at the projects that are either just completed or are nearing completion,” said Stone. “It's

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ork on the brand new Little Sand Creek Bridge in Jaffray is almost done. The 20-metre long replacement bridge is expected to be complete and ready for traffic by late summer or early fall.

Located on Highway 3, the original bridge has been removed to make way for a new three-lane structure with a sidewalk for safer pedestrian and cyclist traffic. It will also allow for a left-turn lane.

“It's a really good project for the community here,” commented Transportation Minister

important to talk to the locals about what the next set of priorities should be.”

He went on to say, “We made a commitment to a 10-year transportation plan, a new vision for the next 10 years, so part of what I'm doing on this tour is really assessing the priorities in the East Kootenays.”

The new plan will be released before Christmas of this year and will serve as a road map for investments in highways, transit, ferries, airports and ports across B.C. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett joined Stone at the construction site in Jaffray and is pleased to see the work is nearing completion.

As the second busiest highway in the province, Bennett believes keeping Highway 3's bridges up to date is essential.

“There's a lot of heavy traffic going down into the States, the Kingsgate [border] crossing is the second busiest crossing in British Columbia,” remarked Bennett. “If we've got the bridges and the highways that will stand the loads of the size of trucks that want to use it, we'll have more economic activity happening.”

He said the new bridge will also benefit Cranbrook companies that can't get their mining equipment out to the Elk Valley because of the current state of the highway.

“This [bridge] was a problem for the 85 ton situation, so replacing it and putting a new bridge in ensures that we can haul the big equipment from the mine sites over here to Cranbrook if that's necessary, and get the work done here as opposed to going to Alberta,” explained Bennett. “That's a big advantage; plus it's safer.”

The completion date for the Little Sand Creek Bridge replacement project is tentatively set for August 27.

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n the morning of June 19, heavy rainfall and snowmelt washed sediment from work associated with Teck's Line Creek Phase Two project into Dry Creek via a small stream. This led to increased turbidity in Dry Creek and the Fording River downstream.

According to Nic Milligan, manager of community and aboriginal affairs for Teck, the sediment consisted of fine soil and the appropriate regulatory authorities were immediately notified.

“Given the short term nature of the event there is no anticipated effect to the public or the environment,” stated Milligan. “Teck is conducting a review of the incident. As part of our review, we are examining what occurred and working on mitigation measures to prevent a similar occurrence in the future.”

Turbidity levels in Dry Creek and the Fording River have since gone down.

Amendments to current mobile vendor policies

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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he debate over food trucks continues but council agreed to amend the permitted location of the trucks during the June 23 council meeting.

Until the official mobile street vending policy is amended, council has approved a motion to limit food trucks’ access to First Avenue between Fifth and Sixth street, a suggestion made by Councillor Dan McSkimming.

During the June 9 meeting, restaurant owner Marsha Churchill urged the city to review the mobile street vending policy, suggesting that the food trucks' $250 a year fee was unreasonable and the location was disruptive to restaurant owners’ downtown businesses.

“Downtown restaurant owners and residents believe food trucks have a place in Fernie, but not in our downtown and particularly not with the existing guidelines,” she said during the June 9

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meeting. “My $2,000 a month (in rent) can not compare to the $250 a year the food trucks pay.”

At last week’s meeting, council discussed at length limiting the food trucks' hours and keeping them off Second Avenue.

But McSkimming said keeping them off the downtown strip was not enough.

“We need to not just say not Second Avenue, we need to say mobile vendors in the downtown area are allowed on First Avenue… Just staying off Second Avenue... I don’t think will be adequate,” he said.

This location, however, prompted some concern over business being taken away from the Royal Hotel.

“I don’t know if there’s any real cut and dry solution,” Councillor Phil Iddon said.

“Probably the least impactful solution would be on First Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Street because it has the least restaurant impact.”

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“It’s totally logical for me to limit… to move it to 2 a.m. closing just like we do the bars and maybe stop the congregation that goes on after the bars are closed,” Iddon agreed.

Macnair also suggested that the city suspend any new mobile vending permits until the current bylaw has been properly reviewed.

But many believed this too would limit potential business.

“I’m completely against that,” Ripley said. “I couldn’t possibly support the idea that we’d limit the opportunity to do business.”

The motion to suspend any new mobile vending permits was defeated.

Although several public concerns are yet to be addressed, including the $250 food truck tax and the garbage left by the trucks, council has unanimously decided to limit the trucks access to the block between Fifth and Sixth Street on First Avenue.

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Councillor Randal Macnair originally suggested the vendors be forced to close down at 1 a.m. in order to relieve public congregation on the streets following the closing of downtown bars.

Restaurant owners agreed with this suggestion.

“The level of intoxication between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. is totally different,” Churchill said.

A 2 a.m. closing time was originally suggested but Churchill said at 2 a.m. intoxicated patrons would continuously bug the food truck owners to serve them, making it impossible for them to close.

Several council members felt like a 1 a.m. closing time would hamper potential business.

“I don’t support the idea that we continually clip their wings and limit their ability to do business by shortening their time even further,” Councillor Willard Ripley said.

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Fernie Brewing City staff celebrate Co. wins big an accomplished year

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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t's been a busy, and successful, last few months for Fernie Brewing Company.

The local brewmasters have been honoured with several awards from many different organizations and festivals.

At the Canadian Brewing Awards held in May, Fernie Brewing took home a couple of silver medals for two of their most popular seasonal products: their Sap Sucker Maple Porter in the honey/ maple category and the organic Pumpkin Head Brown Ale in the fruit beer category.

The team at Fernie Brewing Company is excited to have made their mark at the prestigious awards.

“It’s fantastic. It’s the largest beer awards in the country and to be recognized year after year, with both new and returning products means a lot,” remarked Abi Moore, office manager and marketing for Fernie Brewing Company. “B.C. as a whole is a very competitive craft beer market and did fantastically well this year.”

“Our Sap Sucker Maple Porter won gold in 2011, and took silver this time, sandwiched between two fellow B.C. breweries – Cannery Brewing and Parrallel

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The company's latest summer session brew is also gaining recognition. Project 9 Pils (P9), named after a popular local bike trail, won the People's Choice Award at the Okanagan Fest of Ale and took home a silver medal at Calgary's recent BeerFest.

“P9 has been the answer to many a consumer’s question,” said Moore. “We’ve in the past brewed a lager, a blonde ale and now we are sticking with a pilsner - a popular style of product enjoyed by many, and with the added bonus of a bike theme. It is very Fernie.”

Project 9 Pils launched in April, just in time for summer and bike season, but the brewing company hopes it will be successful as a year round product. Also recently launched for the summer is the Kickstand Honey Kolsch, available until October.

Fernie Brewing Company is in the process of redesigning their cans and bottles. Keep an eye out for their fresh looking products on the shelves this fall.

the vibrancy of town.”

Some of the initiatives completed and planned for the future are:

Completed Projects:

- New soccer field and playground at Max Turyk.

- New city website launched in May 2014.

- The installation of new patios on Second Avenue.

- 58 new business licenses The city of Fenie held their annual general meeting on June 25 issued.

Photo by N. Obre - New software and video equipment purchased to stream

By Katelyn Dingman Administration Services, said the council meetings.

Free Press Staff city was able to complete 70 per cent of their projects.

Plans in the works for he city of Fernie has seen “There’s been a bunch of things 2014: a lot of changes over the that have been in the pipe for a past year. During their long time that just kind of got - Reviewing special occasion annual general meeting, city staff checked off,” Councillor Randal discussed some of the changes Macnair said. “Staff is to be policy.

- Reviewing the mobile vending they’ve seen along with plans for soundly commended for making policy. upcoming years. those things happen. It’s very - Reviewing the city’s Staff members were gratifying to see that much work emergency program. commended for their hard work. get done.”

- Updating the city’s emergency “I really need to not only Staff agreed that the completion response plans. thank council for their work in of these projects has made the - Installing neighborhood setting direction for what we city a more vibrant place. meters to measure water flow in want to accomplish but I also “I think they have all really need to point out that this is a added to the community in highly populated areas. phenomenal staff that we have general,” Chief Administrative Plans for 2015 here,” Mayor Mary Guiliano Officer Jim Hendricks noted. said.

He added, “And I think the - Investigating bar watch Despite setbacks such as town’s looking better than it program. flooding, Michelle Martineau, ever has. I think a lot of those - Investigating late night Director of Corporate initiatives, they really added to transportation services.

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Air Cadets hold annual ceremonial review Submitted by S.L. Furedi Elk Valley Air Cadets

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he 279 Elk Valley Air Cadets were polish perfect for their annual ceremonial review on June 5.

The teens, aged 12 to 18, showed off parade skills, received awards and were evaluated by a group of invited guests. Every cadet unit in the country participates in an annual inspection and review to show their skills and meet the standards set by the Department of National Defence and the Air Cadet League of Canada. Units are graded on dress, deportment and drill.

Commanding officer Captain Murray Clow said he was impressed with how the cadets handled themselves.

“It’s the culmination of a year of training and these young men and women did an excellent job. They work hard to learn the parade ground skills, but it came together very well for our audience.”

The reviewing party included Sgt. Will Thien, commanding officer of the Elk Valley RCMP detachment; Ronald Rique, president/director of the B.C. Provincial Committee, Air Cadet League of Canada; Major Jerry Gregr, representing the Area Cadet Instructors Cadre; Wray Mills, vice-president of the Michel-Natal Royal Canadian Legion; Captain Clow; and Yvette Doratty, chair of the Squadron Sponsoring Committee.

Awards were presented to: Leading Air Cadet (LAC) William Doratty, best first year cadet; Flight Corporal Grant

Mills, best junior non-commissioned member; Flight Sergeant Nathaniel Suwala, best senior non-commissioned member; Flight Sergeant Ben Doratty, Training Officer’s Award for outstanding dedication and commitment; Sgt. Joel O’Sullivan, leadership award and Lord Strathcona medal; and Sgt. James Fairhurst, Royal Canadian Legion medal. Cadets were also presented with gold, silver or bronze badges for physical fitness, first aid training certificates and attendance award prizes.

Throughout the training year, the cadets have also participated in range competitions, gliding and flying, first aid training, campouts, sports nights and trips with other cadet squadrons.

They have also volunteered at Remembrance Day services, Canada Day, poppy sales, the Toys for Tots fundraiser and the Sparwood Lions TV Auction.

Although weekly meetings have ended until September, many of the cadets will spend part of their summer vacation at various camps throughout Canada, learning leadership, survival skills and aviation. The camps are free and last from two to six weeks, and cadets are paid $60 a week for their participation.

The air cadets program will start up again in the fall. Meetings are held Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information on the cadets, call Captain Clow at 250-425-1271, or visit the The Elk Valley Air Cadets had their annual ceremonial review on June 5. squadron’s Facebook page.

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2014 Citizen of the Year Karen Mills has been named the 2014 Elkford Citizen of the Year.

The Citizen of the Year program formally recognizes contributions made by dedicated individuals who make Elkford a great place to live, work, play, and learn.

Karen Mills was nominated as Citizen of the Year for being actively involved in an array of different Elkford organizations and events, namely Elk Valley Air Cadets, Wapiti Ski Club, Elkford Minor Soccer, Parent Advisory Councils and the Rocky Mountain Elementary School One-to-One Reading Program. She is a tireless and passionate advocate who’s enthusiasm is contagious. She is personable, resourceful, and creative and continuously looks at challenges as opportunities, and happily takes on new roles without hesitation. Ms. Mills accepted the District’s invitation to be the Grand Marshall of the annual Wildcat Days Parade on Saturday, June 28, 2014.

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Editorial

by Nicole Obre

We've all heard the saying before – people come to Fernie for the winter and stay for the summer. Amen to that. As much as I love our powder-filled winter season, summer in the Elk Valley is breathtakingly beautiful and the days quickly fill with bike rides, hikes and leisurely strolls down Second Avenue.

And what better way to wrap up a summer day than by settling in on an outdoor patio for a cold beverage, some good food and an amazing view? More and more sidewalk patios seem to be popping up on Fernie's Main Street, and while they continue to be a bit of a controversial topic, I for one, am all for them.

Yes, there are certain cons that come with the patios. An empty parking space is near impossible to find, and those situated close to corners block the view of drivers, create new blind spots and cause congestion for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

But in my humble opinion, the pros far outweigh the cons. They create a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and tourists, encouraging them to spend more time (and money) than they might normally enjoying Second Avenue. They also promote bike and pedestrian traffic, making Fernie a greener place and a more physically active community than it already is.

So, in the hopes of offering up a solution that might make everyone happy, I'm going to make a crazy suggestion. And I know I'm not the first person to think of it or bring it up.

Why doesn't the city shut down Second Avenue from Fourth Street to Seventh Street to vehicle traffic? Create three blocks of pedestrian and bicycle only space. Abolish the current concerns of congestion and traffic hazards. Make the patios even more enjoyable by taking away the current view of vehicles passing by.

Now I know that means eliminating three blocks of parking spaces. But there are plenty of parking lots and spaces just one block over on First or Third Avenue. And designating a few handicapped spaces close to the three-block radius would keep the area accessible to all.

If you've ever visited the Kimberley Platz or Whistler Village, you know what I'm talking about. Imagine savouring an icy cold beer on a quiet, vehicle fume-free patio. Or walking down the street with an ice cream cone in one hand and your child in the other, with no need to look both ways twice before crossing the street.

I know the idea has been brought forward before, but maybe, just maybe, if we keep making the suggestion, a pedestrian-only downtown Fernie could become a summer reality.

Nicole Obre

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Letters to the Editor Response to beer garden editorial As a director of the Wapiti Music Festival Society, the non-profit group responsible for organizing the Wapiti Music Festival each summer, I thought it would be appropriate to address some of the concerns Ms. Obre raised in her June 19 editorial.

The B.C. government, after consultation with the public, has brought in a number of changes to how liquor is licensed in B.C. After being appraised by the liquor inspector that the Wapiti Music Festival would be eligible to have an open site license this summer, the board sat down to discuss what this might mean.

We have had regular comments from festival goers about the inconvenience of attending the festival and having to separate families in order to enjoy a glass of beer or wine during the show. It hasn't been a big issue, but it has been raised a number of times. The issue for the board was, and is, can people enjoy a beverage outside of the confines of a beer garden without becoming a danger or disruptive influence to those around them? After extensive discussion and multiple meetings, including a discussion with city council on June 9, we settled on what we hope is a good compromise. Those who are interested may view the discussion with council at www.fernie.ca. You'll find it under City Hall - Meetings & Minutes - Council Meeting Videos.

The current plan for the Wapiti Music Festival is to retain the fully fenced-in beer garden exactly as it has been for the last three years. During the afternoon, patrons of the beer garden will be permitted to leave the beer garden area with a single beverage. This is to allow them to sit with their family and friends and enjoy the music. No beverages are allowed in the dance area. No beverages will be allowed to leave the festival site. Outside carry of beverages will end at 8 p.m. Additional volunteers and security will be on hand to observe and ensure that no issues are created by these, or any other, policies.

Keeping Wapiti an all ages, friendly festival is of paramount importance to every member of the Society and Board. This year will be an experiment for us. It's not something we're entering into lightly, as it will make the beer garden more expensive to operate and it presents us with new organizational challenges in what is already a very busy weekend. But, based on the feedback we've received, the community seems willing to try this experiment along with us.

It is unfortunate that the question about 'fenceless beer gardens' has been raised as it doesn't actually address the situation at Wapiti this summer, but I am glad for the opportunity to communicate with and hear from the community on any aspect of the festival. If you have questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact the festival organizers at info@wapitimusicfestival.com.

Kevin McIsaac Direction, Wapiti Music Festival

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Fernie Faces: Michael Phillipps

Fernie Pioneer Micheal Phillipps’s wife Rowena.

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he Fernie Museum presents the valley’s history 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 the resilience of the pioneer Michael Phillipps

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and his wife Rowena.

Winters were always difficult in pioneering times. In trying to support his family, Michael Phillipps, one of the first white men to explore the Elk Valley, would go trapping for furs during the winter season.

It was hard work carrying heavy packs and snowshoeing through deep snow. Days were spent toiling to make any distance and nights of unutterable misery were spent freezing under the stars with only a campfire for warmth.

One winter in early December, Phillipps and his companion

built a dugout canoe hollowed from a cottonwood tree. They used it to haul their supplies up river. At the confluence of the Elk River and Coal Creek they unloaded their supplies and set the trap line. Returning in April, their traps were full of beaver, marten, otter, wolverine and fox – a fair return for their time and labour.

Phillipps’ wife Rowena was the daughter of the Tobacco Plains Chief David, and he extolled her as a hardworking woman. Small in stature, barely five feet tall, she was a resourceful and capable woman. At home they would speak Ktunaxa, which Phillipps found a difficult dialect to learn.

Rowena was known “to keep a nice house and was always hospitable to our visitors.”

She continually surprised Phillipps with the things she accomplished.

In 1892, after a two and a half month absence, when Phillips went back to England to settle his mother’s will, Rowena traveled over trails she’d never seen, leading three packhorses and carrying their youngest in a papoose, to meet him at the end of September. Rowena rode all the way from Fort Steele to Golden for his arrival home in what she called the old CPR “Iron Horse.”

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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Don't Forget Fernie Rotary Weekly Meetings Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon at the

Park Place Lodge 742 Highway 3 • Fernie

The ReMax office in Fernie would like to welcome

Ryan Frazer

to our team of professional realtors.

FAR supports Feel Good Fernie

Ryan has been working in real estate in Fernie since 2009. For all your real estate needs, call Ryan Frazer at 250-531-0303

FERNIE Elk Valley Realty 1241 - 7th Avenue Fernie Alpine Resort’s Jeni Pearson (centre) presented a $500 cheque from the Fernie Community Summit Fund to the Feel Good Fernie Festival. The festival will include a walking yoga event at the top of the Timber chair lift, followed by a lunch at Lost Boys Cafe.

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Mondays

• 7:00 to 9:30am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:45 to 9:30am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – Parent Tot Fun Times at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:30 to noon – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00pm – Dominoes at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Theatre Sports Workshop, 8-14 years, The Arts Station • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Mahjong at Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Prenatal Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre

Tuesdays

• 8:30 to 9:15am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 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 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Toonie Tuesday Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 3:00pm – Computer Fun at the Sparwood Library • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

• 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 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 – 14+ at the Sparwood Pool

Wednesdays

• 7:00 to 9:30am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:45 to 9:30am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 10:00am – Gentle Flow Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 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 Elkford Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Hot Dog Day Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00pm - Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 4:45pm – The Puzzlers, ages 9-12 at the Fernie Library • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Pilates at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 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

Thursdays

• 8:30 to 9:15am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:45 to 9:30am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00 to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 6:00pm - Elkford Library Open • 11:00 to 8:00pm - Fernie Library Open to Public • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lanes Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Crooked Crayon Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Full Charge Workout at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 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 • 6:00 – Youth Archery at the Fernie Elks Hall • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Scott Thursday Night Race Series presented by Kelsey’s • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Fridays

• 7:00 to 9:30am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 9:00am to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at

the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 6:00pm - Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:00 to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 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 • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Treat Day Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 1:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Pioneer Crafts at the Fernie Library, ages 7-10 (registration required) • 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 – $3.00 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

Saturdays

• 9:00 to 12:30pm - Jaffray – Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market • 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 12:00 to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 12:00 to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 3:00pm – Inflatable Crocodile hours at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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

Sundays

• 12:00 to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 3:00pm – Inflatable Crocodile hours at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:30pm – ‘Game On!’ board games at the Fernie Library • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford 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

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

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 30, 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

The Fernie Aquatic Centre is hosting a Water Safety Instructor Course July 14-18, 2014 @ 8:00am -1:00pm This course focuses on how to effectively apply the information learned in the AWSI course to the Red Cross Swim programs.

Pre-requisites: 15 years old & Assistant Water Safety Instructor.

Please call 250 423-4466 to register.

Looking for a little fun this summer?

Check out the Fernie Aquatic Centre’s week long Adventure Camps or Swim Lessons.

Swim lessons run Monday to Friday mornings all summer long.

The full day swim and play camps include Red Cross Swim lessons, crafts, games, and outdoor activities for ages 5-6 and 7-12.

Please call 250 423-2245 to register for lessons or camps.

Sign Permits The City of Fernie requires a sign permit for all signs, including sandwich boards.

Before constructing, placing, erecting, displaying, altering, repairing, or relocating a sign, every person must obtain a sign permit.

The purpose of the permit to confirm that the proposed signage conforms to the requirements as detailed in the Sign Bylaw No. 1888, 2001.

One of the most common mistakes is constructing a sign with a white background. This is not permitted under the Sign Bylaw No. 1888.

To learn more about sign requirements and permitting, please contact the Planning Department at 250 423-6817.

Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2010 Just a reminder to everyone, the use of pesticides is prohibited on Cityowned and residential property in the City of Fernie.

The City of Fernie Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2010 regulates the use of non-essential pesticides within the City. The purpose of the bylaw is to reduce the amount of pesticides used for non-essential purposes on outdoor plants and grass as well, prohibits the use of pesticides for maintaining outdoor trees, shrubs, flowers, turf or other ornamental plant.

Some pesticides are still permitted under this bylaw, to learn more visit: www.fernie.ca for more information on the Bylaw and to get a list of pesticides that you can still use.

Summer Hours Please make note of our summer hours effective: Wednesday, July 3, 2014 until and including Friday, August 29th, 2014 City Hall will be open from 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays) Regular Scheduled hours for City Hall, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays), will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014.

Invitation to Citizens The City of Fernie invites residents who want to have a say and make a difference in our community to apply to serve as a member on the: Beautification Committee One member is needed to fill a vacancy on the Beautification Committee to research and make recommendations to Council for an overall vision for installation of seasonal lighting and displays, decorations, banners and plantings, and community aesthetics all to promote and instill pride for the community we live in. This is a volunteer position and members participate in an advisory capacity to City Council.

Design Review Panel The City of Fernie currently has a vacancy on the Design Review Panel for one member to serve a one year term as a representative of the community-at-large. All who are interested are encouraged to apply.

Experience in the building/architectural industry with knowledge of local history is considered an asset.

The Committee is responsible for reviewing development applications within the context of the Official Community Plan, Building Design Guidelines for all permit areas within the City.

If you have an eye for detail and construction your City needs you!

Both committee’s meet during regular business hours once each month. If you are interested email your application to city.hall@fernie.ca stating your availability and outlining your related experience.

Public Hearing on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00 pm Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 14 2014 at 7:00PM in Council Chambers in Fernie, City Hall at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: Applicant: Location: Legal Description:

Larsen Whelan Enterprises Ltd. 1071 – 2nd Avenue Parcel A (See XH1812), Block 32, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District Plan 734A

Bylaw No. 2244, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.164, 2014 proposes to change the zoning: From: R1 – Single Family Residential To: R1B – Single Detached Plus 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 June 26, 27, & 30, 2014 and 8:00am – 4:00pm on July 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie. ca.

Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, Monday, July 14, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

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

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

BY FAX: (250) 423-3034

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

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, July 7 Monday, July 21 Monday, July 28 Tuesday, August 5

(in Council Chambers)

Regular Meeting HAS BEEN CANCELLED Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting CANCELLED Regular Meeting HAS BEEN CANCELLED

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND FOR SALE 6000 HIGHWAY 43

The District of Sparwood is now offering for sale one serviced M-1 Light Industrial Lot, approximately 6.32 Hectares in size, legally described as Lot A, Plan EPP19348, at a sale price of $1,200,000. The lot is located at 6000 Highway 43 across from the Whiskey Jack Resort development.

The terms of sale require the submission of a conceptual plan for the design and development of the parcel. Submissions will be reviewed with preference to construction that offers: • Building designs that have architectural interest • Designs that consider CPTED principles (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) • innovative and green building techniques and storm water management • energy efficient construction • landscaping • screening of outdoor storage • compliance with Light Industrial Development Permit guidelines contained in the draft Official Community Plan • preference will be given to those proposals that provide for uses that add to the economic health of the community through employment; Offers will be subject to: • Registration of an Option to Purchase, requiring construction of a minimum of one building, within three years of purchase and providing for the re-purchase of the lot at 90% of the sale price, should that not occur; and • Registration of a Covenant requiring adherence to design principles; The successful proponent will have the opportunity for a cease marketing agreement for 120 days, upon payment of $5,000 deposit. Prior to expiration of the 120 days, a Sales Agreement identifying the terms and conditions in the District’s standard format must be entered into, with a closing date no later than 90 days from date of execution. A deposit of 10% will be required upon execution of the sales agreement.

The District has available, through another construction project, approximately 25,000 cubic meters of fill, which would be delivered to this site at no added cost for trucking.

The purchaser would be responsible for testing and compaction of the fill as it is delivered to the site. The District will negotiate with the successful proponent on the removal or sale of the existing gravels, top soil, rip-rap, chain link fence, and asphalt millings from the site, with the terms incorporated into the sales agreement.

Conceptual plans will be received up until 4:00 p.m. on July 16, 2014.

For further information please contact the undersigned at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays or email tmelcer@sparwood.ca.

Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer

TAX DEADLINE REMINDER

Reminder that the deadline for paying your 2014 property taxes without penalty is Friday, July 4, 2014.

If you live in your home as your principal residence, but cannot pay your tax bill, you should still come in and claim your Homeowners Grant. Penalty applies to all taxes, including the grant portion outstanding after the due date of July 4.

You are now able to pay your taxes on-line or by telephone banking. Home Owner Grant applications must still be mailed or dropped off at the office. If you are out of town and believe that there is not enough time to send your cheque by mail, please contact the Collector before the due date to make alternate arrangements to ensure your payment is received on time. Couriers are not always the best option for timely delivery, but if you must use one, consider postdating your cheque and sending it early before the due date. The District Office must receive the funds by the due date, post-marks are not considered.

Water Smart Ambassador

Sparwood has once again hired a Water Smart Ambassador for the summer. Laura Morgan is happy to return, and will be available to conduct lawn and garden watering assessments for all residents, which will take approximately half an hour to complete. Laura can help with setting irrigation timers, and determining how long both manual and automatic sprinklers should be run to ensure a green lawn without overwatering. Call 250.910.0854 or email watersmart@sparwood.ca to set up your appointment and receive your free hose timer and rain gauge today!

Leisure Centre & Arena Lighting Upgrade

Individual consultants, businesses or companies with proven experience and expertise in the supply and installation of L.E.D. lighting are invited to submit proposals by which the goals, objectives, and other requirements of this request may be best met.

Proposals will be received in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the name and address of the Proponent, the name of the Project: “Request for Proposal: Leisure Centre & Arena Lighting Upgrade” and be addressed to Duane Lawrence, Director of Community & Facility Services, no later than 2:00 pm (MST), Thursday, July 10, 2014 (the Closing Deadline”), at the following address: District of Sparwood – Leisure Centre 367 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Copies of the Request for Proposal can be obtained from the District of Sparwood Leisure Centre at 367 Pine Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 or online on BC Bid (www. bcbidgov.bc.ca) on or after June 23, 2014.

Inquiries regarding this project shall be directed to: Duane Lawrence Director of Community & Facility Services District of Sparwood Phone: 250.425.6821 Fax: 250.425.0551 Email: dlawrence@sparwood.ca

Call for Proposals

Lease & Operation Sparwood Leisure Centre & Arena Concession Services EXTENSION OF DEADLINE 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, July 14, 2014.

Proposals received by facsimile or email will not be accepted.

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

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Sparwood secondary students get Shakespearian

With help from volunteers, Grade 8 students at Sparwood Secondary School wowed spectators with an amazing performance of Romeo and Juliet.

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Days for Girls establishes Elk Valley chapter

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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new volunteer project is coming to the Elk Valley.

Two Fernie women are creating a local chapter of Days for Girls - an international organization dedicated to providing sustainable feminine hygiene solutions for women and girls.

Days for Girls makes washable sanitary protection kits for girls in countries where there is a stigma about their monthly period, as well as for homeless girls in Canada. Rachel Cline and Becca Musso are hoping to get

the whole community involved in the cause.

“The issue is simple and it's something that we all take for granted; school,” said Musso.

“When a girl in an impoverished community reaches the age of menstruation, all hopes for a future are taken from her, simply because she has no safe, dignified, healthy solution to this natural occurrence.”

She went on to explain, “Girls will use rags, papers, corn husks, garbage and anything else they can get their hands on in order to stay in school. Worse still, girls are made to make themselves

available to men who have the supplies they need. Their other option? Missing up to two months of school every year.”

“Many girls drop out, becoming available and eligible brides, more likely, due to their age, to die during childbirth. If they make it through childbirth, they will live a life of domestic and sexual slavery. Not a future you'd want for your daughter,” added Musso.

The solution, created by Days for Girls, is a simple washable kit made by volunteers and designed to give these girls and women a healthy, dignified and sustainable

solution for up to three years.

Each kit costs roughly $20 and Musso and Cline are on the lookout for volunteers to help build them.

“We're looking for all kinds of support; spreading the word and cheerleading are so important,” said Musso. “We're going to need people to wash and iron fabrics in preparation for sewing and people to sew the kits. It's simple sewing, perfect for someone just starting out to the experienced seamstress.”

They will also be needing ongoing donations of funds, fabrics and sewing supplies.

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“A chapter in the Elk Valley would mean that hundreds more women and girls could be reached, our closest chapters are in Kelowna and Red Deer,” commented Musso. “There's got to be so many people in between that want to make a difference to people's lives!”

The Elk Valley chapter of Days for Girls will be holding an open meeting at the Fernie Heritage Library tonight at 6:45 p.m for anyone interested in getting involved. For more information, visit www.daysforgirls.org or email the Elk Valley chapter at ferniebc@daysforgirls.org.

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Elk Valley students bid farewell to high Elkford Secondary School

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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lkford secondary students celebrated the end of an era last Thursday.

Each of the 28 students who made up the grad class of 2014 proudly walked across the stage during the morning's commencement ceremony. Following speeches by Principal Keith Regular, Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher, School Board Trustee Frank Lento and District Superintendent Lynn Hauptman, scholarships and bursaries were presented to many of the hardworking students. Valedictorian Logan McCracken gave a heartwarming address to his fellow students and wished them all good luck in the future.

Elkford Secondary School held their commencement ceremony Thursday morning.

Photos by N. Obre

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Fernie Secondary School held their commencement ceremony Thursday afternoon.

Photos by N. Obre

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he Fernie Secondary School's class of 2014 marked the first group of students who entered the high school in Grade 7 to graduate.

Sixty-one students walked up the steps to the stage at the Fernie Memorial Arena last Thursday afternoon to accept their diplomas, as well as any scholarships and bursaries they had been awarded.

Speaking at the ceremony was School Board Trustee Frank Lento, Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano, District Superintendent Lynn Hauptman and Principal Bill Johnson. Valedictorian Adam Doka took the time to thank individual teachers and staff members for their support, and talked about the amazing memories the entire graduating class had formed during their time at Fernie Secondary.

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The Fernie Academy

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he Fernie Academy's largest graduating class to date celebrated the end of their high school careers last Thursday.

Twelve beaming students collected their diplomas, along with an impressive amount of scholarships and bursaries, outside the Fernie Courthouse. Speeches were made by Head of School Jocelyn Sombrowski, Board Member Ingrid Sombrowski, Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano, Fernie Rotary member Randal Macnair and teacher Liza Tosh. Valedictorian Liam Hardy was reluctant to give up his title of 'new kid' at the Academy, but was happy to assure his fellow students that they would all be 'new kids' this fall.

The Fernie Academy held their commencement ceremony Thursday afternoon.

Photos by S. Moulton

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Broten named Area A Volunteer of the Year Submitted Regional District of East Kooteny

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he 2014 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year Cathy Broten has been honoured for her years of dedicated volunteerism.

“Cathy is well known for her talent and her commitment not only to the people of the RDEK, but to the community of Sparwood,” said Area A Director Mike Sosnowski.

“Her selfless dedication and kind heart make her a most worthy recipient of our Area A Volunteer of the Year Award.”

Broten shares her musical talent every Sunday with St. Michael’s Choir in Sparwood and has done so

for years. Her presence has been a very important aspect of countless funerals of RDEK residents, making the difficult period just a little easier to bear.

Each year, the seniors of Sparwood are treated to seasonal music at Christmas and Broten plays a key role in these performances. In the words of one of her nominators, “to hear Cathy play as beautifully as she does surely is a testament to the many hours she spends practicing and preparing for her performances.”

Director Sosnowski presented the 2014 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year award to Broten at the Area A Town Hall Meeting in Fernie last week.

From left: Area A Director Mike Sosnowski p r e s e n t s the 2014 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year award to Cathy Broten at the Area A Town Hall Meeting in Fernie last week.

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Downtown Socials kick off this Saturday

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Last summer’s downtown socials offered something for everyone.

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he warm weather is here and Fernie locals are eager to get out and enjoy it.

This year marks the fourth year of the annual Downtown Summer Socials and Corien Sieders, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce said there are a lot of new events scheduled this time around.

On July 6, the socials kick off with a community art day where giant garbage bins will be painted, Sieders said.

“That’s a great event already, totally arts related.”

Other new events to this years festivites include the dog days of summer on July 27 and the Fernie Rotary Club corn festival on August 31.

Sieders said she’s already received a lot of positive feedback.

“This year there’s way more involvement,” she said.

She added that these events mean, “Working together, because it is a small community.”

Tanya Malcolm will also be hosting a craft fair every Wednesday night.

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The rain didn’t hold back Fernie 3 racers

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ike riders from around the region came out to participate in the annual Fernie 3 Mountain Bike race this weekend despite the rain.

Mountain bikers rode an average of 30 km per day, with family members waiting at the finish line to cheer them on.

Second Avenue was vibrant this weekend with vendors selling high-end mountain bikes and families enjoying a hotdog barbeque.

Event proceeds went to supporting local trail initiatives.

Riders flocked to Fernie for the annual Fernie 3 Mountain Bike Race Photo by K. Dingman

Have Your Say on Water Quality Teck is working with communities, First Nations and governments to create an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan that will maintain the health of the watershed and support continued, sustainable mining in the Elk Valley—and we want to hear from you.

An online public comment period on the development of the plan will take place from June 13 to July 4. This will be the final feedback period before the plan is submitted to the provincial government for approval on July 22.

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Island Lake Lodge Hidden high behind Mount Fernie Provincial Park, Island Lake Lodge is a magnet for winter vacationers who are looking for an exclusive getaway with no expense spared.

However, once the snow melts, the resort becomes accessible to a much broader demographic and opens its arms to a wide range of summer adventurers.

Explore the network of trails around the area, where you will be rewarded with stunning views of the Lizard Range. End your hike at the Lodge and enjoy the scenery from their Spectacular Bear Lodge patio.

For an incredible culinary experience, visit the Tamarack Dining Room. Weekly specials such as Date Night Mondays and Wine Tasting Wednesdays offer great value with unbelievably good food.

Visit www.islandlakecatskiing.com/summer for maps, menus and more information on all that Island Lake Lodge has to offer.

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Fernie Alpine Resort opens for the season

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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he rain and mud didn’t stop mountain bikers from riding down the slopes on Saturday.

Riders, hikers and zip liners made it out to Fernie Alpine Resort for their official summer season opening.

And visitors have a lot to look forward to this season.

“There’s been a good focus on hiking this year and getting those trails signed better for our guests,” Groups Coordinator Karen Pepper said.

The new signage consists of both interpretive signs, showing locals and visitors historical landmarks such as the ghostrider, and directional signs.

“As a hiker or biker, if you’re in a new place, it’s nice to see a sign every once in a while and know that you’re still on that trial,” Pepper said.

Pepper added that the new signage also shows, “different aspects of Fernie that are interesting, that someone might otherwise just walk past and not notice.”

“They both (interpretive and directional signs) make the hiking experience more comfortable and… a learning experience too.”

The signs aren’t all that’s new to the slopes this year.

Fernie Alpine Resort will be hosting a children’s camp-out at Lost Boys Café on July 12.

At the Howl at the Moon Campout kids will take the chairlift to the top of the mountain for dinner, camp games, s'mores and a sleepover.

“It’s such a fabulous place… it’s got such amazing views,” Pepper noted. “For kids, it’s a nice, safe place.”

The Elk Quad chairlift is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the Timber Express chairlift is open Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wildlife Corner

By Kathy Murray Wildsafe BC Community Coordinator

Fernie: Bear sightings reported in Ridgemont, Fernie Mobile Home Park, Elkview Crescent and by the base area at Fernie Alpine Resort.

Sparwood:

Fernie Alpine Resort opened for the season last Saturday.

Photos by K. Dingman

A moose and two calves seen by Lilac Terrace and cougar sightings reported in the north end of town.

If you encounter a bear: Stay calm and do not run. Let the bear know you are human (arms out to the side) and use your voice in a calm, assertive manner. Never turn your back on wildlife, back away slowly and allow the bear an escape route. Do not approach or feed wildlife.

To learn more about wildlife and how to keep safe come and visit the WildSafe BC interactive display at Baynes Lake Market this Saturday followed by a wildlife safety talk at Kikomun Creek on July 5 at 7 p.m. in the park amphitheatre.

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Fernie local to compete Golf results in Special Olympics

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Ladies' Day Results: June 24 Event: Low Putts

Fernie local Kathy Sheppard will compete at the 2014 Special Olympics British Columbia Summer Games.

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his summer nearly 300 athletes with intellectual disabilities will be making their way to Vancouver to compete in the 2014 Special Olympics British Columbia (SOBC) Summer Games.

And this year Elk Valley local, Kathy Sheppard, will be gearing up to bowl in the fivepin bowling category.

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Community Coordinator Georgina McIntosh said that this is the first time in 17 years an athlete from the Elk Valley’s Special Olympics B.C. Society will be competing in nationals.

“It’s really exciting finally, after all these years, to have one,” she said.

Sheppard, 32, was picked from a small group of individuals, based on her bowling scores. After receiving

a bronze medal in the provincial games, Sheppard was chosen to compete in nationals based on her gender and her teams scoring average.

She said she is thrilled to have been given this opportunity.

“I am so excited, so pumped,” she said. “I’m not going to be able to sleep the night before.”

And although Sheppard has in the past bowled a 203, the same score that earned Janet Laing the Highest Pins Over Average title in the 2013 SOBC Summer Games, McIntosh said this experience is focused more on learning than winning.

“She has learned so much for this, it’s been amazing,” she said. “If she can bowl her average and above then at least she’s doing what she needs to do.”

But that doesn’t mean McIntosh doesn’t have high hopes for Sheppard.

“Hopefully she does well enough, then it will be worlds in Los Angeles,” she said.

With all the training Sheppard has been doing over the last few months, winning is not out of the question.

The Special Olympics athletes are required to keep a diary and record what they’re eating, how they’re exercising and how they’re feeling each day.

Sheppard began her training in October and has been riding her exercise bike every day since she received news of the opportunity.

Bowling has been a part of her life since 2007, when she began competitively bowling in Sparwood.

“I just love it,” she said.

The games run from July 8 to July 12.

Fernie 3 racers Congratulations to all of the athletes - locals and outof-towners - who braved the rainy weather this weekend to compete in the first annual Fernie 3!

0-24: Bridget Hemsted 25-31: Sylvia George, Karen Lozza, Pat Moore 32-35: Donna Miller 36+: Donna Clark Skins: Kay Chesley, Karen Lozza Closest to the pin 0-31 handicap sponsored by Park Place: Bridget Hemsted Closest to the pin 32+ handicap sponsored by Fernie Chiropractic: No winner as no one hit the green Attendance Draw winner: Two rounds at Kimberly Golf Club Karen Lozza Attendance Draw winner: Overwaitea points - Marilyn Bruschetta There were 31 ladies that came out to enjoy a great day of golf with new found friends and other female golfers. Big hats off to the afternoon ladies that did have to play through some rain. Thank you to Ray and the grounds crew for all their continued hard work on the course. The greens are filling in nicely after the maintenance punching of the greens June 10 and the fairways are leaps and bounds above where we started the season. May our warmer weather continue and the course conditions continue to improve. As always, a special thanks goes out to the Ladies' Day

Food and Beverage Business Opportunity in Fernie, BC The Fernie Golf & Country Club is now accepting proposals from interested parties for the Food & Beverage operation at the Golf Club. The successful party will be expected to take over the lease of this business commencing January 1st, 2015 for special events with full operation expected mid-April.

In the past this successful food and beverage operation has realized gross incomes of between $400,000 and $500,000 annually and there is definitely potential for increasing this amount.

The business consists of a restaurant/lounge/bar that seats up to 230 patrons, full kitchen, wrap-around deck, on-course half way house facility and two on-course mobile beverage/snack carts. The Golf Club has approximately 260 members annually, entertains close to 19,000 public/ member golf rounds per season and hosts numerous special events (tournaments, weddings, meetings, etc. throughout the year).

The successful party must have a proven track record in the food and beverage industry, a minimum of 3 years experience and must abide by a detailed lease agreement including all expectations, terms and conditions.

This opportunity is for the most part a turn-key operation with no large initial investment required.

All interested parties should contact the General Manager of the Fernie Golf & Country Club by phone, in person or by e-mail with questions and to obtain a full information package.

Deadline to submit proposal is Sept 15th, 2014.

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Chiropractic, Freshies, Investia, Overwaitea, Park Place and The Tipple for their continued support of Tuesday Ladies' Golf.

Note that there was not any Ladies' Day events held July 1 but the course and the Clubhouse restaurant were open to meet all members and guests Canada Day needs. Given this status there will not be any results to be found in the July 10th edition of The Free Press.

Organized tee times for July and August will be 8:30 a.m., 2:57 p.m. And 5:48 p.m. Please feel free to call the pro shop at 250423-7773 to register to play in one of these tee times or set up your own tee time and come out for a great round at the Fernie Golf and Country Club.

You still have until July 6 to register for our Ladies Golf Midseason special with a Bedrock/ Flintstones theme and ribs planned for dinner. It should be a great night, maybe even a "Ya-bada-ba-doo time". Please stop by the pro shop or give them a call at 250-423-7773 to register or for more details. Payment is due at time of registration. On Tuesday, July 8, please arrive at 5:30 to sign-in for the 6 p.m. shotgun.

The special will be a two-person best low net team event so sign up with a partner or we'll find you one. Come on out, have some fun and meet some new and wonderful ladies.

Mel Dies General Manager/Executive Professional Fernie Golf & Country Club 201 Fairway Drive Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 P 250-423-7773 F 250-423-6575 e-mail: meldies@golffernie.com www.golffernie.com

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risbee throwers gathered at James White Park on Saturday for the 11th annual Disc Golf Tournament.

The 18-hole course was established and designed by Serge Gosselin in 2004.

During the tournament, frisbee throwers tossed their discs into raised baskets — the goal was to reach their target in as few throws as possible.

But this year, there were some changes to the tournament.

Fundraising tents have always been set up downtown, but this year they were moved to James White Park.

Goselin said that this proved to be successful.

“I think it went awesome,” he said. “It made the day run smoother.”

A barbeque and beer garden were set up at the park with all the proceeds going to local charity Friends 4 Friends.

The disc golf tournament catered to all levels of players from amateur players to advanced amateur and professional players.

Frisbee throwers came out to the 11th annual Disc Golf Tournament at James White Park on Saturday.

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he annual men’s Pro Am Tournament took place at the Fernie Golf and Country Club (FGCC) on June 9. The fifth hole, which is 161 yards and a par three, was this year’s holein-one, and for one lucky golfer it was worth $10,000.

This year’s hole-in-one was sponsored by David Rooney, with his company Renfrew Insurance donating the $10,000. Also supporting the event with draw prizes were local businesses Boardstiff

and Ghostrider Trading.

“Scott Smith, a long time FGCC member, was dancing his way down the fairway,” said Mel Dies, Canadian Professional Golfers Association Executive Professional and Fernie Golf and Country Club General Manager. “Since I’ve been running it for the past seven years nobody has ever won a hole-in-one.”

“The timing for me was just amazing,” said hole-in-one winner Scott Smith. “I just paid off a $7000 dentist bill, it couldn’t have come at a better time.”

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Mountain Meadows Golf Club Highway 43, Elkford, BC

Come out July 24th for a night of entertainment, auctions and celebrities.

Celebrities scheduled to perform:

Aaron Pritchett

Canadian Country Music Artist

Jason Blaine

Canadian Country Music Artist

Jason Greeley

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Canadian Country Music Artist

Dave Semenko

Entertainment by the Dueling Pianos Vegas Style, and Aaron Pritchett, Jason Blaine, and Jason Greeley

Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup winner

Gilbert Dionne

Montreal Canadiens ‘93 Stanley Cup winner

Jason Zuback

Some Live Auction Items:

Previous world record holder for the longest golf drive

Kelsey Serwa

• 2 tickets to any Montreal Canadiens game accompanied by Gilbert Dionne in the Canadiens Alumni Suite.

Ski Cross Silver Olympic Medalist

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• 3 people to join Marty McSorley in LA for a day of golf, dinner and a Kings game, followed by a 70' yacht ride and tour of the bay. (Air fare & hotel not included) ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! • 4 tickets to a Seattle Mariners Game behind home plate.

Includes a private jet ride from Vancouver to Seattle, picked up in a limo, and escorted to and from the airport to the game.

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Chauncey Ridge Food Mart #1-2200 Balmer Drive 250-865-2118 Bearspaw Contracting #2-2200 Balmer Drive 250-865-2327

July 25th Golf begins at 9am Dinner supplied by the Keg Steakhouse and Grill.

Dinner is $20.00 per person if not playing in the golf tournament.

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Tickets for Thursday night's event are $20.00 and are available for sale at the following locations:

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Elkford celebrates another Wildcat Days

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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lkford residents and out-of-towners braved the rainy weather to celebrate one of the first pioneers of the community, Wildcat Charlie Weigert.

The weekend's Wildcat Days family festival was jam-packed with a parade, fireworks, a craft and trade fair, a volleyball tournament and live entertainment.

The celebrations kicked off Friday night with the opening ceremonies, the Elkford Secondary School's class of 2014 Grand March and an unforgettable concert by the African Children's Choir.

The fun carried into Saturday with a pancake breakfast, the annual parade and plenty of kid friendly activities.

The party continued in Elkford on Tuesday with the community's Canada Day celebrations.

The community of Elkford came together for Wildcat Days over the weekend.

Photos by N. Obre

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Graduating with first paws honours

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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og owners braved the rain last week to attend the graduation ceremony for the Fernie Puppy School at Rocky Mountain Village. Taught by Cathy Smith Clark, each graduating pup received photos, diplomas, and gifts and prizes donated by Barkside Pets.

Photos: From far left.

From left: Cathy Barnett with her Havanese cross Cuba and Marg Stockie with her Shiatsu cross Rosie.

From left: Cheri Bernhart with her Great Pyranese-Labrador cross Chance, Allen Desjardins with his German Shorthaired Pointer Nixon and Heather Goldade with her Boxer Lexie.

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Mayor’s Update for the month of June

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now. Thanks to Bruce Lennox and Suzanne Gerard and to the volunteers who spent so much time to achieve this plan.

CP Rail’s Mike LoVecchio presented to council and our request to have crossing arms at 13th street was brought forward. A decision will be made by CP engineers based partly on the amount of vehicle traffic that goes over that crossing. Counters have been placed to get a number, although with school not in session, 13th street is not as busy as it normally would be.

Businesses downtown are speaking out against food vendors situating themselves in close proximity to them.

In a compromise council is considering designating space on First Avenue where vendors can position themselves so as to be visible. As always, council needs to listen to concerns and take in all points of view.

Elk Valley mayors and Area A Director Mike Sosnowski met with Minister of Transportation Todd Stone and Kooteany East MLA Bill Bennett to discuss concerns with Highway 3. My concerns were in regard to the narrow Lizard Creek bridge that experiences frequent accidents, the intersection at the ski hill, crossings at Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Streets and at the intersection turn into Riverside. I also suggested adding a flashing warning light to 13th Street making traffic aware of the oncoming stop light. Many people say there are

too many vehicles that run the red light there. Ninth Street is scheduled for a push light this summer as this crosswalk is very busy. Other signed crosswalks will be removed along the highway so that people don’t get a false sense of safety as most drivers don’t stop. I brought up the uneven road along the rock cuts as did Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher.

This month had events such as the Fernie Legion veterans dinner, Community Choir concert, Rumble in the Rockies, Island Lake soiree, Tourism Fernie AGM, B.C. Mobile Medical Unit tour, 100th anniversary of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster, Freedom Climb Benefit Concert, Sparwood and Elkford parades, Fernie Museum curator’s retirement, economic development workshop for local leaders, The Fernie Academy and Fernie Secondary School graduations and the new Fernie 3 bike race and Fernie Roll and Sole festival. I got to nail a floor board in the new Nevados Restaurant, which is particularly meaningful as this used to be the Diamond Grill and was my first paid job as a waitress at the age of 15. It was a privilege to speak at some of the events and it was definitely my pleasure to attend them all.

une began with my annual organization of the library volunteer dinner and ended with a workshop on why economic development is important to our community and what the obstacles, opportunities and critical issues are to this progress.

The public meeting for West Fernie restructuring elicited strong comments with an expressed sentiment that Fernie wasn’t doing enough to help financially.

It is not up to our taxpayers to bare this burden. Area A Director Mike Sosnowski has worked hard to negotiate and procure 84 per cent of the funding for the project. West Fernie residents have the choice of whether to accept this assistance or pay 100 per cent of the costs when this happens in the near future.

The city held its annual long service awards and this year’s recipients are all exceptional individuals who have dedicated many years and will continue to offer many more to our corporation.

They are: Bruce Lennox 10 years, Tom Hopkins 15 years, Dave Kurschenska 20 years, Byron Sarabun 35 years and Vern McGarrigle 40 years. Congratulations to all.

Thanks go to Courtney Baker, Gail Adams, Vanessa Croome and Julie Comette for all the work organizing the dumpster bin painting. Many thanks to Hal Anderson of South East Disposal for allowing the bins to be ELKFORD SWIM-BIKE-RUN painted. Thanks to the would like to thank the following sponsors for their support artists that stepped up of our Adult and Kids Triathlons 2014. and to city workers and staff for their assistance • Teck • Elk Valley Dolphin • Welco with this project.

• Rayco Steel Swim Club • Elkford Public Library The Official • Mountain Radio • Karen's Pet Inn • Belterra Community Plan • Rockhard • Komatsu • Nalco has been adopted. A • Bears Paw Contracting • SMS Equipment • Eve dedicated group of • East Kootenay • Elkford Physiotherapy • Mega Silkscreening Community Credit Union • Rocky Mountain • Wolfpack Signs volunteers representing • District of Elkford Optometry every sector of the community studied the present document, A HUGE thank you to ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! deleting and adding Without them, these events would not be possible. to what is appropriate and specific to Fernie **If anyone has photos that they would like to have on our tri website, please send them to bisso@telus.net.

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rade 8 students from Sparwood Secondary School learned about stream health and how water flows through their community during the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Know Your Watershed program. On June 11, these students completed a student action project by designing and constructing a ‘Wild Water’ activities kit to donate to the Treehouse Daycare Centre.

Included in the kit is a fishy facts game and pond study equipment that will help teach kids attending the daycare about the variety of waterbased animals that are home to the Elk River watershed.

“The daycare staff and kids were

thrilled to receive the Wild Water supplies and excited about using the activities,” said Jamie Chisolm, daycare staff. Thank you Grade 8 students for your hard work!”

Know Your Watershed is a water stewardship program developed by CBT and local environmental educators in 2010. The program is aimed at Grade 8 science students. This handson education initiative helps students understand where their water comes from, how it is used and where it goes after it is used, as well as what students can do to care for water in their community. The delivery of this program relies on partnerships with municipal water managers and community-based water groups throughout the basin.

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The goal of this annual program is to stimulate growth in commuter cycling across communities in B.C. by promoting the positive, personal benefits of cycling as a fun, feel-good activity that is also good for the environment.

Many cyclists on their way to work stopped by to register for Bike to Work Week Fernie and entered the draw at the Wildsight office.

Congratulations to Sara Sedrovic from Dr. Kahane’s office who won the prize – a bag of useful goodies. Well done, Sara!

Pedal power to the people and see you all next year!

From left: Dallas Shipley, a representative from the Sparwood Slo-pitch League, hands over a cheque of $570 to Nicole Latka and Lyndsay Gerscht, representatives of the Sparwood Futures Society Skate Park Committee. The money was raised during a recent raffle the Sparwood Slo-pitch League held.

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: PISCES, ARIES, AND TAURUS

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There is lots of work on the horizon and plenty of details to take into consideration.

Concentrate and take your time in order to do things well.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

You are asked to take charge of a very special project. It is bound to be a demanding situation, but following through significantly boosts your selfesteem.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

Whether you’re on vacation or not, you spend part of the week at home. A lot of your attention will be taken up by family events.

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The beginning of summer may inspire you to undertake a new project or redefine your career. You are also in an excellent position to start your own business.

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Radically new Cherokee returns after 20 years Jeep has been one of the that the Dodge Dart strongest brands for the uses, the styling is edgy Chrysler Group, thanks and modern. to the fantastic Grand The sharp nose and Cherokee mid-sized SUV small headlamps, along and the always-popular with the curved Jeep Wrangler. grille make a statement.

Building off that success Some Jeep aficionados is the introduction of an might not be intrigued The 2014 all-new Cherokee. It has by this new design but been almost twenty years Cherokee is a newcomers to the brand since we had a Cherokee thoroughly modern might. The starting price in the market and this is $23,495, which is less SUV with goone is radically different than it’s major comfrom anything one might anywhere capability petitors. For this price, remember. Since the you get standard air and around town Chrysler group didn’t have refinement that needs conditioning, Bluetooth a small SUV in its portfolio connectivity, two USB to be experienced. to take on established ports, a 5-inch Uconnect players like the Toyota screen and power winZack Spencer RAV4, Honda CR-V and dows/doors. The AWD Ford Escape, this 2014 Cherokee has a model starts at $25,695, which is also lot riding on its success the lowest price model in this class. The closest competitor, on price, image and Looks capability might be the Subaru Forester Unlike the last 1990s Cherokee, this for $25,995. radically different Jeep is based on a car platform instead of a rugged truck Inside chassis. This approach is lighter, to The interior of the all-new Cherokee is save fuel, and rewards the driver with more upscale than most of the competgood on-road manners. Built off the itors. The doors, armrest and dash are same Alfa Romeo-derived platform covered in soft touch materials. The front

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The rear seats too are comfy and slide for and aft for more cargo storage.

When placed in the normal position, the legroom isn’t ample but on par with others in this class. Connecting to the Cherokee is a snap with the optional 8.4-inch Uconnect system that pairs with smartphone in seconds, is very quick between commands, and has nice looking graphics. The base screen is five inches but has many of the same functionality. Behind the steering wheel, inside the instrument cluster, is another programmable screen for all the information the driver needs frequently.

Drive The base 2.4L 4-cylinder with 184hp is the base engine on all trim levels.

For just $1,300 any Cherokee can be equipped with the optional 3.2L V6 engine – making the walk up to this 271hp engine within reach for many buyers. In addition, this is the very first application of a 9-speed automatic anywhere in the auto industry, providing improved fuel economy and drivability. Having a chance to drive both the 4-cylinder and V6 models with the all-new 9-speed automatic, I’m torn. The V6 is the engine of choice for towing, steep mountain

A good off-roader, comfortable and an easy street performer, the Cherokee does both equally well.

runs and longer distance driving. The flip side is that the 4-cylinder is a very good in-city commuter and the lighter engine helps this Cherokee to corner, brake and manouevre better. The 9-speed automatic shifts quickly and smoothly, in fact I forgot it had so many cogs but it does improve fuel economy with a highway rating of 6.4L/100km with the 4-cylinder and 7.0L with the V6.

Most Canadians will opt for the AWD versions thanks to our winter conditions, but here too there are more choices.

Jeep has included three AWD systems.

The first is a called Active Drive 1 with a selectable drive mode called Select-Terrain, for automatic, snow, mud and sand settings. The second is called Active Drive 2 and offers a two-speed mode for low speed crawling. The most aggressive system is Active Drive Lock, which comes in the off-road purpose-built Cherokee called Trailhawk. The Trailhawk is a ‘real’ Jeep; this is thanks to a locking rear differential and a host of electronic aids. The most impressive feature is the low speed crawling mode for both up and down hill tasks. Therefore, Jeep purists, yes there is a Cherokee for you.

Verdict This new Cherokee is off to a fantastic start. Sales are strong and the sharp design is bringing in buyers, not shoving them away. The 2014 Cherokee could not be further away from the last model; this is a thoroughly modern SUV with go-anywhere capability and aroundtown refinement that needs to be experienced.

The Lowdown Power: 184hp 2.4L 4-cylinder, and 271hp 3.2L V6.

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Going back to the roots of printing

From left: Michael Hepher and Joshua Seinen.

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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n our modern day society, immediacy is expected.

From fast food restaurants to commercial printing, this type of consumerism tends to distance individuals from the product they are purchasing.

But Fernie business owner Michael Hepher says there are drawbacks to this.

“We’re distancing ourselves so far from the production of the printing of anything that… as a culture we have no understanding of how that works,” he stressed.

Three years ago, Hepher opened Clawhammer Letterpress and Gallery — the only letterpress

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shop in Western Canada that operates in full view of the public.

With two vintage printing press machines in the store, customers can see how greeting cards, business cards, posters, journals and wedding invitations are made.

“The process that we use is virtually identical to the process that Johannes Gutenberg synthesized in 1450-ish, and was the default commercial printing process for pretty much 500 years,” Hepher noted. “Part of the reason we set up here… is to reconnect people with the origins of their printing piece, so people can see it happening and understand the value of it in a different way.”

The products made with the vintage printing press are three dimensional, using pressure to apply the ink and compress the paper fibers.

And this process is something Hepher has never taken for granted.

“There’s a whole other dimension to it that I kind of fell in love with,” Hepher admitted.

After learning the craft of graphic design in university, Hepher said he became interested in typography.

He worked as a graphic artist in Cranbrook for several years and began exploring the history of the printing process.

And while working in Cranbrook, Hepher said he was

given a printing press machine.

“I realized that everything I loved about digital design, I could do in a tactile world.”

Despite an increasing demand for alternative surfaces like pleather and laminated flooring, there is still some demand for authentic products.

Hepher said the majority of his clients are based out of Calgary.

“What I find is that people are actually looking for that tangible quality now in a lot of their lives.”

“Those are the people that we see coming in and saying, ‘we want it to be unique, we want it to have some character’.”

And that added character requires a lot of work.

Pieces with more than one

colour can take several days to make because the ink has to dry after being processed.

Because of this lengthy process, Hepher said custom work made with the printing press is not cheap.

“It all has to do with the set up and care,” he said. “I think being here and people seeing the difference is really how we can assign value to it.”

Unlike modern day printing, this technique requires someone handling each individual piece, something that Hepher values.

“I get a kick out of it,” he said.

“I think our lives are so fast and immediate… I appreciate that process of seeing people step out of the busy.”

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Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers' Market

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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he Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers' Market kicked off the summer season with its first outdoor market of the year.

From 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. last Saturday people filled the lawn at the Baynes Lake Community Centre checking out the different vendors and items on display. Up for grabs was everything from produce and plants to furniture and jewelry.

In addition to the many food vendors on site, the Baynes Lake Community Hall Society will offer a pancake breakfast every Saturday throughout the summer from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

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Right?

Yeah. Easy.

Except for one Shelby Cain little thing… well, two actually. Two little girls that need a full day’s itinerary. Every day.

“What are we gonna do next Mom? I’m b…. ” No! Don’t say it. Not the ‘b’ word. Not yet. We’re just getting started!

We have weeks to go yet. Weeks of rotating through the parks, the library, the pool, the splash park and the river. Picnics and play dates and picking Saskatoons. Biking and hiking and… everything else we do in the summer. It’s amazing. It’s so much fun.

And I just need to catch my breath. Just for a minute.

Did our parents do this when we were kids?

Tow us around from place to place on the back of their bike like an over-worked Husky?

Toting a colossal daily snack bag big enough to feed an entire class of children? I seem to remember hours of playing in the creek, digging in the dirt, playing kick the can. But I guess these activities occurred when I was older, when I had earned my independence.

At three, I’m sure that I, too, was being carted around like a fickle tourist to the most fascinating of destinations. Day after day.

Did I appreciate it? I hope so. But now that I’m on the other side of that bike tow or wagon handle I can tell you, it’s exhausting.

So today I tried a little experiment. I did nothing. I covered the girls in sunscreen and sent them out the door.

“What are we doing Mommy?”

“Nothing, honey. Today we’re just kicking it old school. Mommy’s going to sweep the porch. And then I’m going to sit on it. You can play with your sister. Or not. Dig in the dirt. Play with the hose. Go crazy. Lunch is at noon.”

And then I waited. I swept and I whistled and I waited for the whining or the b-word.

I had my response ready. Grandma always says, ‘only boring people get bored’. Guess what? It never came. They got dirty. They got wet. They made fascinating discoveries.

“Mom, did you know dirt and water make mud?” There were a few scuffles, but they worked it out.

I brought their lunches outside and they ate them at the ‘clubhouse’, which consisted of a mud patch with some Dandelion carcasses and a stick collection. No adults allowed. I read a book. I’m writing this. And if I don’t make eye contact with them I might even be able to clean food wrappers and apple cores out of the back of the truck before they need me for something.

Turns out living is easy in the summer. Who knew?

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Don’t lose your foursome... calculate your handicap!

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oes your foursome occasionally like to make wagers? If so, you should calculate your handicap. Keep in mind that a handicap doesn’t reflect your overall ability, but rather your potential ability. It’s based on the best 10 of your last 20 games.

If you belong to a club, you can enter your score into a computer and your handicap will be automatically calculated. If you regularly play at the same public course, you can ask the golf pro if the course has a handicap program that you can take part in. Otherwise, do the calculations yourself. The resulting handicap index is what your handicap would be on a course with an average difficulty rating.

About 10 years ago, the Slope rating was introduced to measure the relative difficulty of golf courses in order to bring more fairness to handicaps. The resulting average was a score of 113. The higher the Slope rating, the more difficult the course. The basic principle is that the more difficult the course, the more shots those with high handicaps get compared to better players.

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Finally, you can ward off the sun's draining effects with sunblock, lip balm, a hat and visor or sunglasses.