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Yoga enthusiasts enjoyed the 2014 Feel Good Fernie Yoga and Wellness Festival over the weekend.

For the full story and more photos, turn to page 3

Photo by K. Dingman

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Tim Hortons workers’ complaints to be heard by B.C. Human Rights Tribunal

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By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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group of temporary foreign workers from the Philippines will have their complaints over alleged discrimination at the Fernie Tim Hortons heard by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.

The workers, represented by the United Steelworkers (USW), claim former Tim Hortons franchisee Pierre Pelletier made employees

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pay back a portion of their overtime wages in cash. Other allegations include that workers were required to rent pricey, substandard housing, given undesirable shifts and threatened with being kicked out of the country.

"While it's unfortunate that a failure by our provincial and federal governments to enforce the law leaves vulnerable foreign workers with little to no recourse,

[this] decision affirms there can be a path to justice no matter where you are from or what your status in our country is," said Stephen Hunt, USW's western Canada director.

"It's not easy for any worker, union or non-union, Canadian citizen or permanent resident, to bring forward a complaint against their employer,” he continued. “It's even harder for a temporary worker whose very presence in our country

is in the hands of the boss."

USW Local 9346, based in Sparwood, was approached by the temporary foreign workers last year, looking for assistance with their allegations. An investigation prompted the union to retain legal counsel and launch a representative human rights complaint on behalf of the workers. President Alex Hanson is happy with the Human Rights Tribunal's acceptance of the case.

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Peace Run stops in the Elk Valley

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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he Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run, the world's longest and largest torch running relay, made a couple stops in the Elk Valley last week.

The Peace Run promotes international friendship and understanding and since beginning in 1987, the run has involved more than 10 million people in 150 different countries. The 2014 North American route began in New York on April 10 and will spend 59 days

in the U.S., 30 days in Canada and two days in Mexico.

The International Peace Run Team stopped at Fernie City Hall last Monday afternoon where they were greeted by Mayor Mary Giuliano and Councillor Dan McSkimming.

After the proclamation of friendship was read, the team continued on to Sparwood. Local children joined the team on a run from the Leisure Centre to Titan Park where a short reception was held by Mayor Lois Halko. The team then carried on their way to Coleman, Alberta.

The Peace Run ran through Fernie last Monday morning.

The Peace Run made a stop in Sparwood last Monday afternoon.

Photo by N. Obre

Tim Hortons workers’ complaints to be heard by B.C. Human Rights Tribunal Continued from page 1

Photo by N. Obre

“I think it's a good thing,” he remarked. “Obviously in this case we're seeking more than just justice. We continue to want to put pressure on a program, which at the end of the day, we believe is set up for abuse.”

He added, “It will be a long road to the tribunal itself, it could take years, but we're on the right path.”

This is not the first time the USW has worked against the Temporary Foreign Workers program. The union shed light on how the program precluded Canadians from jobs at HD mining in Tumbler

Ridge, B.C., and was the first organization to offer support to RBC employees who were asked to train foreign workers taking their jobs. The USW has also assisted temporary workers complaining of abuse by employers at McDonalds and Subway franchises in B.C. The government recently announced changes to the program, which Hanson doesn't feel has fixed the issue.

“In trying to deal with the problem that [the federal government] themselves created, essentially all they did was make it smaller and sort of put it off into a corner.

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Unfortunately, we still have employees that are connected to employers; that's wrong. We have employer led immigration; that's wrong too,” explained Hanson. “Why would we let people who sell donuts decide who gets to come and go, and who gets to be a citizen in our country? That's a complete and total train wreck still waiting to happen.”

No dates or a timeline have been set for the tribunal.

The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has also accepted a similar complaint about tenancy from Mexican employees at a Dawson Creek Tim Hortons.

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The new Ronald McDonald House BC opens in June.

A home away from home for seriously ill children receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital, the new and bigger House has enough room to welcome 73 families every day, keeping 2,500 families per year together when it matters most.

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Feeling good in Fernie

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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ver 300 yoga enthusiasts gathered on Second Ave. on Saturday in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record’s Longest Yoga Chain.

Fernie still has a long way to go if they want to take on the current world record of 696 yoga participants held by the CK School of Practical Knowledge in India.

“I honestly believe we can do it,” event coordinator Cheryl Sherry said. “We will keep trying until we get the record.”

But the world record may be even more difficult to beat now. According to KGW TV news channel, hundreds of yoga fanatics gathered at Pioneer Court House Square for the fourth annual World Domination Summit and organizers claim to have topped the current record.

With only 366 participants making it out to the Feel Good Fernie event this year, Sherry said they need to make some changes to next year’s event.

“The heat was a big problem for us,” she said.

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.

The 2014 Feel Good Fernie Yoga and Wellness Festival saw over 300 yogis line Second Avenue in an attempt to break the Guiness World Record for longest yoga chain.

Photos by K. Dingman

“It put a lot of people off. We might do it as an evening event next year.”

Sherry said that she was pleased to have so many participants come out despite the heat.

“It really says something about the community.

I just applaud our community for doing that,” she said.

Community organizations took part in the festival as well.

Canadian Tire mats were sold for $10 a piece with all the proceeds from the festival going toward Jump Start — a program that assists less fortunate families with sports and physical activity programming costs.

“That was great because all the money went back into the community,” Sherry said.

Next year organizers hope to see more members of the community taking part in Feel Good Fernie.

“We’d like to see the festival grow,” organizer Coraley Letcher said. “… growth and continuing to promote Fernie and continuing to promote people caring for themselves and caring for the planet.”

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Deadline to submit proposal is Sept 15th, 2014.

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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Diving in to find a cure for cancer

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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Kaylynn Purdy and Caryn Dooner will swim 35 km across the Strait of Georgia to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society.

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hen Kaylynn Purdy was 16 she biked across B.C. to raise money to support adolescent and young adult cancer patient programs.

Now 21, Purdy is about to embark on another fitness expedition.

On July 19, Purdy and Caryn Dooner will be swimming 35 km across the Strait of Georgia to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. “(It’s) definitely a little bit out of our elements,” Purdy said. “We’re both not really swimmers. I’m a cyclist; she’s a rower and runner. It’s kind of a unique challenge for both of us.”

Naming the swim ‘Waves 4 Women’, Purdy said her main goal is to raise awareness for forms of cancer that affect women.

“We are swimming to raise awareness about the challenges that women face when diagnosed with cervical, breast, uterine and vulvar cancer,” Dooner and Purdy wrote on their blog.

“There’s so many other kinds of cancer that kind of get ignored,” Purdy added. “We’re both women and it could affect us… it’s really close to home.”

In 2012, Donner’s mother was diagnosed with cancer.

Donner said she was lucky that her mother required minimal intervention.

But she now recognizes the importance of research funding.

As science students, Purdy said it has always been important for them to support the CCS’s research and awareness programs.

“By funding research into diagnostic technology and disease prevention, it could reduce the effect that this disease has on the lives of others and even directly on our future,” Donner said.

Donner is also very adamant about raising funds for recovery and support programs for both cancer patients and their families.

“From personal experience I can tell you that a helping hand is really appreciated.”

So far these young women have raised $3,000. Purdy said their ultimate goal is to raise $7,000 for the CCS. With the swim only a few days away, Purdy said the nerves are kicking in.

“We’re excited, we’re also a bit nervous,” she said. “It’s pretty cold… that’s definitely a factor that could be really challenging — hypothermia weather.”

The young women have been training with an open water swim coach since January. Over the last few weeks, they’ve been spending between five and six hours training in the water.

“He (coach Alistair Dennis) has been there for us every step of the way, and we are both feeling ready for the swim, no doubt thanks to him,” Purdy said.

To read more about Purdy and Donner’s journey, visit their blog at http://waves4women. blogspot.ca.

Flood control service Wildlife Corner bylaw adopted

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new flood control service bylaw allowing Area A to raise money for diking and mitigations programs was passed during the most recent Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board meeting.

“It passed. That is a true highlight for me that it passed,” Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski said.

The adoption of this new bylaw on July 4 means that Area A will have access to a

reserve fund that will have matching funding when provincial and federal grant programs are undertaken. “... which has never happened in the Elk Valley and it will benefit the whole valley,” Sosnowski added.

The flood control funds from the provincial government, the federal government and the local government will be split equally.

Revenue generated by user fees in the Solid Waste Services will be used to reduce the current taxes collected for flood control services.

By Kathy Murray Wildsafe BC Community Coordinator

Fernie: A black bear and two cubs were reported on Mad Cow Trail. A moose and two calves were reported on Gorby trail.

Sparwood: A cougar was reported in the green space behind Pinyon Road.

South Country: Black bear sightings reported at residences on North Tie Lake Road and a bear was reported accessing garbage in the back of a pickup truck at Tie Lake Campground.

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Camping: To stay safe and protect the wilderness when camping in bear country, keep two goals in mind: preventing encounters with wildlife and keeping a clean campsite. Do not keep food, toiletries or anything that smells in your tent - this could attract bears. Secure all food and dispose of garbage responsibly. Clean up immediately after cooking and never set up your tent on a wildlife travel path or near berry bushes. For more information on camping in bear country, visit http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/ bcparks/.

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Off to the Sparwood Farmers’ Market

The Sparwood Farmers’ Market runs every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in Titan Park.

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

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he sun was shining in Titan Park Friday evening as locals and out-of-towners perused the goodies on display at the Sparwood Farmers' Market.

Back for a second year, the Sparwood Farmers' Market is bigger and better for 2014. Many vendors returned from last year, along with a few new additions. Showing off their products

Photos by N. Obre

on Friday were Rocky Mountain Meats, Crumbs Cakery, Relax Massage and Wellness Studio, Au Naturel, Michel Creek Pottery, Back Country Meats and Pincher Creek Colony - just to name a few. Shoppers enjoyed everything from fresh lemonade and baked goods to clothing and handmade candles.

The Sparwood Farmers' Market runs every Friday throughout the summer from 4 to 8 p.m. in Titan Park.

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School has long been out, high summer has arrived and we finally have a good stretch of the hot, sunny weather we dream of as the rain is falling and the snow is melting during spring. It's the time of year when locals and out-of-towners are heading out to the trails, campgrounds, lakes and rivers that make the Elk Valley a summer destination.

But the summer season is also forest fire season, so don't forget to take precautions as you're enjoying the great outdoors. Quite often the better the weather is, the higher the wildfire risk, as our forests and grasslands dry out in the heat.

This past weekend, forest fire hazards in most of B.C.'s woodlands were rated from moderate to extreme, including our own Southeast Fire District. We are currently on an open fire ban, but small campground fires are still permitted.

Just because we still have the permission to burn doesn't mean we should do it carelessly.

Half of all forest fires in the province are caused by humans every year. It could be anything from a campfire not properly put out or a carelessly discarded cigarette, to lighting an open fire in windy conditions. And 2014, so far, is right on the mark for hitting the historical average. B.C. has already dealt with 424 reported fires. Seven of the most recent 13 fires recorded by the province's wildfire management branch were caused by humans.

So whether you're pitching a tent in the backcountry, taking the RV to a provincial campground, or breaking out the barbeque at the beach, make sure you practice a high level of fire safety.

Careless use of campfires is right up there as one of the leading causes of forest fires. B.C. Wildfire suggests that when building a campfire you select your campsite carefully. Prepare your campfire by removing all leaves, twigs and other flammable material from the area. Choose a proper fire pit or make a ring of rocks at least three metres from trees, shrubs, structures and debris. Never leave a campfire unattended and keep enough water to put it out nearby at all times. Most importantly, make sure the campfire is completely extinguished before walking back to your tent, RV, or cabin. Ashes should be soaked with water and stirred with a shovel or stick until all hissing stops. Embers and remaining bits of wood should be cool to the touch.

We'd all like to continue enjoying the endless and wonderful wilderness the Elk Valley has to offer, so let's make sure it stays that way. As Smokey the Bear says, only you can prevent forest fires. He's got a point.

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Letters to the Editor A matter of privacy This letter is addressed to individuals who may soon be renewing their drivers license in B.C. Please note that the standard protocol in the Sparwood ICBC office is to take the particulars of address, age, etc. and then ask, “Do you have any medical conditions?”

The office may be full of individuals, but no matter, you are standing at a counter in a public place of business being asked to divulge personal medical information.

You will have to determine how much you disclose since the question is so broad. If you omit any information, do you risk having a claim denied in the future? This broad brush approach does not specify relevant conditions, no checklist is provided, so now anyone within earshot will be aware of your health issues, your medication and any conditions you may decide to declare; cancer, kidney stones, diabetes, depression?

It's all out there now.

Does this sound reasonable, respectful or appropriate? I don't believe so.

In speaking with Ted Ockenden, manager of regional licensing at the ICBC regional office in Kamloops, I suggested that applicants be routinely taken to a private space for these questions, or at least given a form to complete as is common practise in many offices.

His response, while respectful, did not address my concerns. No doubt some

medical issues are relevant, but there has to be a better way to collect that information.

His response to that question was that the agents are instructed to “be sensitive to the discomfort level” of the applicant. Really?

Wait until you see they are ill at ease? That certainly raises the bar of customer service a notch!

I doubt very much that any one of us would seek a mortgage or credit check while draped over a counter and having a “quiet” conversation within earshot of our neighbours. Such a bank would not stay in business for long. If pharmacies, banks and other businesses which deal with confidential information can provide this, why not ICBC? I then contacted James Hall, regional supervisor at Western Financial, whose insurance office houses the ICBC in Sparwood. I was told they have no control over ICBC protocols. Provision of privacy would not be cost effective, so no substantial changes could be expected. If, however, you feel it is important to protect your personal information, then begin by saying that you require privacy for these inquiries.

No agency should compromise your medical confidentiality in this manner.

It's time for all of us to speak up.

Margaret Bellerby Sparwood, B.C.

Thanks for the opportunity to write to you today and keep up the good work.

I understand there is some concern amongst the brick and mortar restaurant community regarding the perceived advantages that street vendors have over their operations.

The most common statement I hear is that the cost of a food truck is so much less to build and operate. Let me tell you, that cost is relative.

“A newly designed food truck retrofitted MFPV (US building codes) with all new equipment could cost you upward of $100,000.” http://www.entrepreneur. com/article/220060 “A common question we are asked by our readers relates to food truck start up cost. Due to varied factors that can be used to determine this answer, we typically provide a broad range of $60,000 to $250,000.” http://mobile-cuisine.com/ Of course, these numbers do not reflect the cost associated with purchase of a building but from my experience, are very much inline with the costs involved in lease hold improvements with regards to creating a restaurant. Cost of lease/rent is a valid difference.

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oad trip! Summer is synonymous with road trips. When you put the words ‘road’ and ‘trip’ together you immediately conjure up images of carefree living.

Cruising down the road, feet on the dash, taking in the sights and sounds with a soundtrack to freedom playing softly in the background.

Stopping just to fill the tank, grab a snack, maybe take in a roadside waterfall. Ahhh.

We couldn’t wait for our first road trip this summer. Neither could Three and Five. The plan was a leisurely drive up to Nanny and Shelby Cain Grandpa’s.

The morning we were leaving I was packing up bags in the kitchen. At one point I considered just rolling the entire fridge out the front door and loading it into the back of the truck. It seemed easier. The activity bag resembled a shopping spree at The Source. I had to pack a separate one for batteries and chargers. This seemed like slightly more work than I had anticipated.

When I was a kid we used to drive up to my Grandpa’s cabin every summer. Fourteen hours. No movies. No Leap Pads. Just driving. Talking. Fighting. Throwing up. Singing.

The summer Michael Jackson’s Thriller album came out my dad threatened to throw it off a bridge and then follow it down if he had to hear Billie Jean one more time. If my brothers and I were being particularly annoying to each other my dad had to ice his shoulder when we got there. Nowadays it seems like kids are plugged in for most of the time they spend in the car. I’m not going to tell you that I haven’t turned on a movie for my kids in the car, or that I haven’t considered it the best invention ever made at certain times. But as I heaved the battery bag onto the driveway I made a radical decision. Screen free. Let’s do this screen free.

“Let the window be your screen!” I informed the girls as they asked for Frozen to start before we had even gotten out of our neighborhood. Once they were on board with the plan, new and exciting things began to happen. Who knew so many words rhymed with zebra? It was really fun. I will warn you I did acquire a few injuries from the powereddown trip.

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Sore jaw - from the non-stop talking and explaining how the world works. The entire world. The only time they stopped talking was to eat.

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Knotted neck muscles and inflamed shoulder – from passing snacks, collecting half-eaten snacks and reciting the dwindling menu.

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Stiff back – acquired by holding each girl under the armpits for roadside pee stops on 30-minute intervals. Turns out they have to pee much more frequently when not distracted by movies.

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Heart attack – happened after paying for the gas.

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Continued from page 6

But all businesses have expenses Another formula available online that we recognize as the cost of doing shows that average sales per seat with business 85.4 per cent food content on the bill The running of a food establishment equals $9,859/year per seat with a high is not for the weak in the knees and the of $15,000 and low of $5,000. No liquor competition is, and will remain, tough. licence for the increase revenue sales Restaurant owners must recognize and then it snows. An unfair advantage that the minute they open the doors indeed.

Commerce professionals will tell you the clock is ticking. If the model isn’t working then prompt changes are that “business breeds business”, and to necessary. The national failure average run business away from a downtown is 50 per cent in the first year and 75 core that just underwent an expensive per cent after three. Not the 90 per cent facelift that was meant to bring the that the banks will tell you just as they masses seems counterproductive and escort you to the door. This goes double frankly, a little unfair.

Fernie is punching above its weight for mobile vendors.

In a side by side comparison the but there are dozens of other towns advantages that Yamagoya has over aggressively vying for what we have going on here.

Yama2go are staggering.

The last Fernie street vendor No roof or heat or walls with artwork and metal sculptures. We tend to be guidelines were drafted in 1998.

My hope is that cooler heads prevail more often scrutinized by officials, inspectors and the public. Our business and a more contemporary solution licences are more expensive at $330 presents itself. compared to the $80 of brick and Cam Carr mortar restaurants. FYI, an average size Yamagoya Sushi restaurant at 30 seats open for lunch Fernie, B.C. and dinner, averaging out at 10 hours per day, times 30 seats, comes to 300 dining hours per day. 30 days a month times 12 months is re: 108,000 hours of available seat This week’s feature: dining time. This is a luxury Ford Euro-style not afforded to catering trucks.

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• 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 – 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 • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 – Special Olympics Athletes Bowling in Sparwood • 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 – 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 • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 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 4:45pm – 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 • 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 • 11:00 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 • 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 • 5:00 to 9:00pm – Concert Series and Fernie Craft Fair at Station Square • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30pm – Fernie Women on Wheels Group Ride at the Guide’s Hut • 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 • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:30am – Kids Sing-A-Long and Play Group at Infinitea

• 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 • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 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 • 10:30 to 11.15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 11:45 – Lunch Box Storytime at Rotary Park for ages 0-5 years (BYO picnic) • 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

Saturdays

UPCOMING EVENTS July 17

• 9:00 to 12:30pm - Jaffray – Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market • 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 • 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 8:00pm – Women & Men’s night at Old School Boxing • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

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• 9:00am – Fernie Pets Society Group Walk at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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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CONNECTION

CITY OF FERNIE BRITISH COLUMBIA

City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca Public Hearing on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm

City Council Meeting Schedule

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendments:

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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.-4 p.m.

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

Bylaw # Applicant

Bylaw Name

Location

Legal Description

Proposed Zoning Change

2245

Laura Nelson

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.165, Bylaw No. 2245, 2014

1091 – 4th Avenue (Subject Property “A”)

Lot 5, Block 34, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A

From R1-Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot

2248

Dr. D.R. Vinge Optometric Corporation No. 254755

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.166, Bylaw No. 2248, 2014

1301 – 1st Avenue (Subject Property “B”)

Parcel C (See XK2605), Block 100, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734B

From R1-Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot

2249

William & Jacqueline Arling

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.167, Bylaw No. 2249, 2014

1202 – 9th Avenue (Subject Property “C”)

Lot 10, Block 96, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 902

From R2- Duplex Residential to R1B Single Detached Plus Residential

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm on July 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 28, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca.

Fernie Aquatic Centre

Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaws will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM, Monday, July 28, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

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

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

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

Become a National Lifeguard Interested in becoming a lifeguard? The Fernie Aquatic Centre is hosting a Bronze Medallion and Cross Combo Camp July 21st-24th 9:00am-5:00pm. This course focuses on managing spinal injuries, leadership skills, and preventing the loss of life while developing stroke endurance and fitness training skills. The prerequisite for this course is 13 years of age.

This course is a main requirement to become a National Lifeguard. Contact the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250 423 4466 if you have any questions.

Adventure Camps & Swim Lessons 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 years of age. Please call 250 423 4466 to register for Camp or Swim Lessons.

BY EMAIL: IN PERSON:

BY FAX:

BY MAIL:

Subject Property “A”

cityhall@fernie.ca City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue 250-423-3034 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.

Subject Property “B”

Subject Property “C”

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act.

Request for Quotations Pilot Curbside Compost Program

The City of Fernie is implementing a Pilot Curbside Compost program. Contractors are invited to submit written quotations to provide weekly Residential Compost Collection Services for approximately 120 residential homes for a period of up to 4 months.

The service provider will be required to collect curbside organics in an efficient manner while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Bid documents are available at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca (Business - Bid Opportunities).

Quotations will be received up to 4:00pm local time on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

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Step into water-wise lawn care!

Do this simple test to see if your lawn needs water: walk on it! If the grass springs back up, it doesn’t need watering. If you leave footprints, it’s time to water again. A black tinge on the top of your lawn is another sign that it needs water.

Brought to you by The City of Fernie

in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart Initiative For more info: www.cbt.org/watersmart

Amendment to Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028 Pursuant to Division 9 of Community Charter, the City of Fernie hereby gives notice of its intention to amend Schedule “B” of Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028 to restrict the location and hours of operation of mobile street vendors.

Council will be considering adoption of Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No. 2260, 2014 at the regular meeting at 7:00pm on Monday, July 28, 2014. Copies of the bylaw are available on the City’s website at www.fernie.ca .

Persons considering themselves affected by the bylaw are invited to make representations to Council prior to adoption of this bylaw. Anyone unavailable to attend the meeting on July 28, 2014 are encouraged to submit their comments in writing to City Hall.

The deadline for written submissions is 4:00PM on MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014. All submissions must include your name and street address. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact Michelle Martineau, Director of Corporate Administration Services at 250.423.2231 or via email at michelle.martineau@fernie.ca.

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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

www.sparwood.ca

Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, July 21 Monday, July 28 Tuesday, August 5 Monday, August 18

(in Council Chambers)

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

Sprinkling Regulations

The District has implemented sprinkling regulations that shall be in effect from June 1 through September 30 each year, to promote water conservation. Even numbered addresses can water on even calendar days, and odd numbered addresses can water on odd calendar days. Homes with automatic irrigation systems can water daily, provided it is between 12:00am and 6:00 am.

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

There will be special permission for those residents who have installed a new lawn (either seed or sod) for a period of 21 days after installation of the lawn.

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!

Disposition of Land: Lots for Sale

Thinking about moving to Sparwood? There are endless reasons why you should: a great community spirit, exceptional location, and incredible lifestyle opportunities.

Sparwood is situated in the South-Eastern corner of BC. Sparwood is a family friendly Rocky Mountain community nestled in the heart of BC's Elk Valley. Our community offers exceptional lifestyle opportunities just out the back door that include world-class skiing, fishing, hiking, biking, and hunting or simply spending time in the great outdoors.

Whether you are considering moving here or already live here and are considering building your own home, we have four (4) residential lots available for sale at very reasonable prices.

Sales will start July 18, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. MDT and are on a first come, first serve basis and must be in person or by an authorized agent. A 10% deposit is required and you must enter into a sales agreement with the District of Sparwood to pay the balance within 90 days. These lots are subject to GST. Whitewood Crescent There are four (4) single family residential lots zoned R-1A allowing for an optional modular for sale at the appraised price of $54,000. All sales will be subject to an option in favour of the District requiring a building permit within two (2) years of the date of sale, exercisable at 90% of the original sale price. The sale must close within 90 days of the date of offer.

Lot 5, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 Lot 8, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 1309 Whitewood Crescent 1315 Whitewood Crescent Lot 6, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 Lot 23, DL 4135, KD, NEP82630 1311 Whitewood Crescent 1306 Whitewood Crescent For more information contact the District of Sparwood at 250.425.6271 or email tmelcer@sparwood.ca Details on each lot are available at: www.Sparwood.ca/land

Plan

Mosquito Control Program

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

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

The District of Sparwood has overseen the control of mosquitoes for many years.

Businesses and recreational activities can suffer when the numbers of aggressive, daytime biting mosquitoes (known as ‘nuisance’ mosquitoes) rise to intolerable levels.

The goal of the Nuisance Mosquito Control Program has been to reduce their numbers to tolerable levels using integrated pest management measures.

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

Mosquito Control Tips • • • • • • • • •

Get rid of old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles, or any water holding containers Fill in or drain any low places (puddles, ruts) in yard Keep drains, ditches, and culverts clean of weeds and trash so water will drain properly Cover trash containers to keep out rain water Empty plastic wading pool at least once a week and store it indoors when not in use Make sure your backyard pool is properly cared for while on vacation Repair leaky pipes and outdoor faucets Fill in tree rot holes and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or concrete Change the water in bird baths and plant pots or drip trays at least once a week Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house so adult mosquitoes will not hide there

Dogs Barking

Animal Control Bylaw Reminder

It is perfectly normal for dogs to bark from time to time. Barking is a form of communication for your dog. However, continual barking for long periods of time is a sign that your dog has a problem that needs addressing. The Bylaw Department is reminding residents that under Section 5(d) of the Animal Control Bylaw no person shall permit any dog of which they are the owner to become a public nuisance. Please remember that continuous dog barking creates unnecessary disturbances to neighbourhood residents.

Why Dogs Bark • • • • • •

Your dog is left alone for long periods.

His environment is barren, without playmates or toys.

He’s a puppy and doesn’t have other outlets for his energy.

He’s a particularly active dog.

Provoked, deliberately or unintentionally by people or roaming dogs or animals.

Under exercised or not exercised at all.

Recommendations • • • • • • • •

Walk your dog daily – it is good mental and physical exercise.

Teach your dog some new commands and/or tricks and practice them every day.

Take an obedience or agility class with your dog.

Provide interesting toys to keep your dog busy when you’re not at home.

If your dog is barking to get your attention, spend more time with him.

Dogs are family members, bring him inside with you.

Let your neighbours know that you’re actively working on the barking problem.

When you have to leave your dog for extended periods of time have a friend or neighbor walk and/or play with him.

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Lung-Busting race up the mountain

Bikers and runners gathered at the bottom of the ski hill for the seventh annual Lost Boys Lungbuster Hill Climb.

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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hirty-two runners and cyclists gathered at the bottom of the Elk Chairlift on Saturday morning to brave the 640 vertical metre hike up the mountain.

The seventh annual Lost Boys Lungbuster Hill Climb drew hard-core climbers and

mountain bikers from Fernie, Cranbrook and even the United States.

And this year, participants faced new challenges.

“Traditionally we’ve just gone right up the Timber side,” Karen Pepper with Fernie Alpine Resort said.

But this year, the route was a bit longer and entailed more rolling terrain, with the path going up to the top of the Elk Chairlift,

across Lizard Bowl, across Currie Bowl and up the Timber side of the mountain.

“We just thought people might be looking for a new challenge,” Pepper added.

Once the runners and cyclists were finished racing to the top of the mountain, they gathered at the Lost Boys Café for an awards ceremony and brunch.

“It was great,” Pepper said. “It’s just a really good group of people, and a good

Photos by K. Dingman

social after they work hard.”

First Place Champions Bike Category: Mens—Jack Viney 44:51:4 Bike Category: Womens—Gemma Hamilton 1:02:46:5 Run Category: Mens—Ben Scoot 54:50:0 Run Category: Womens—Helen McAllister 1:07:03:5

District of Elkford 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0 P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • info@elkford.ca • www.elkford.ca

Water Bylaw Education Project

Parks & Trails Master Plan

A fed bear is a dead bear

For the duration of the summer, Elkford’s Water Smart Ambassador will be placing yellow flags on lawns where watering restrictions have not been followed. The flags are just a gentle reminder of Elkford’s w a t e r conservation policy. The District of Elkford reminds residents that outdoor water use restrictions are now in effect. Outdoor water use is permitted between the hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 am or 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The District of Elkford’s Parks and Trails Master Plan provides a guide for the management, planning, development, maintenance, and protection of the outdoor recreation amenities within the District of Elkford.

Please keep your garbage contained securely as it may attract bears and other forms of wildlife. Allowing a bear to obtain human food, even once, can result in aggressive bear behavior.

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • July 28

Regular Council

• August 7

Citizens’ Advisory Committee @ 6 pm

• August 11 Regular Council

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The Master Plan will utilize the direction and guidance outlined by the District’s Official Community Plan (OCP), adopted in 2010. The District of Elkford’s OCP will guide the improvement and expansion of parks, trails, and greenway links. The Parks and Trails Master Plan will guide the expansion and improvement of the parks, trails, and open space network wherever feasible, practical, and supported by the community. The OCP also acts to ensure the protection of existing trails, parks, and community recreation resources.

Additionally, the creation of this Master Plan will involve and rely on residents and organizations in the planning, development, and stewardship of parks, trails and greenways.

A major component in the development of the Master Plan is the Community Vision which will be developed through various public consultation exercises. It is expected that input from the community, organizations, stakeholders, and municipal staff will show thoughtfulness, ingenuity, and a true interest for the recreation opportunities available in the community.

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Newly available features for the 2014 model include a back-up camera with parking sensors for those who need them, push-button start, and heated leather.

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Ford parties on with fun new Fiesta additional cupholder in TORONTO: It’s a lovely the rear! day on the backcountry Complete with a new roads of suburban Ontarinterior and exterior look, io, just west of Toronto, the Fiesta certainly adds chosen to show off this life to the party. ‘special’ version of the It exudes pep and still popular Ford Fiesta. has a lively personality.

It’s an enjoyable Whether you That can be attributed to drive through a pretty just drive it around a 5-speed manual translandscape, dotted with quaint farms, moving the city or beyond, mission. With the 5-speed manual, the gear throws along at a decent speed. the Fiesta one-litre felt a little long, but then Easy to forget the Fiesta is a sturdy road again, we’re not talking is powered by Ford’s about the ST, its the smallest engine, the 1.0L companion with Fiesta’s performance-oriEcoBoost. impressive fuel ented sibling.

With three-cylinders, an economy.

Noteworthy: the cabin output of 123 horses Alexandra Straub stays serene even at and peak torque of 125 highway speeds; when lb-ft., it’s not something you’re cruising in fifth. to scoff at. Furthermore, Keeping unwanted noise out of the there’s an overboost feature that will car’s interior is always high on the give you access to 148 lb-ft of torque priority list for subcompacts. for up to 15 seconds. Furthermore, Ford It has a roomy trunk, accommodating touts it as having the best highway up to 422L behind the second row in fuel economy in its class. It uses an the hatchback. estimated 4.3L/100km on the highway Of the two body styles offered – there’s and 6.2L/100km in the city. a sedan or 5-door – I fancy the hatchAlong with this new engine, there are back. I also think its styling has a little also a few tweaks for the 2014 model more flare. year.

As for handling, we had the chance to You’ll find new headlamps with put it through an autocross-style track chrome accents, a new decklid and tail to demonstrate its abilities in tighter, lamps. Inside, there are new steering higher speed turns. While many people wheel controls, a new door design, probably won’t drive the Fiesta like a new cluster design and additional this – even though it’s quite fun – it chrome accents on the door handles can handle its share of bends without and throughout. Not to mention the

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The engine is its strongpoint but it’s not just a one-trick pony. I like the interior a lot.

The steering wheel is soft to the touch and I like that you can control various functions like the audio, Bluetooth, or cruise control from it. The centre stack has charm, too. Atop sits a colour display, followed by Ford’s infotainment system, followed by the climate controls. It’s hard to get lost in its setup, and the buttons are clearly marked with large writing.

Equipping the Fiesta with the 1.0L en-

gine has a $1,295 premium. What that gives you is the extra bit of power and the fuel economy savings. This engine can only be outfitted on the SE trim, which has a starting MSRP of $14,866.

However, it’s available on both the sedan and hatchback models.

Overall, the Ford Fiesta 1.0L has its benefits. A snappy engine, a great look and a comfortable ride quality. Whether you just drive it around the city or beyond, the Fiesta one-litre is a sturdy road companion with impressive fuel economy.

Visit www.ford.ca for more information.

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This list might make you re-think any preconceived notions that wagons were all “Mom Mobiles” for the preminivan generation.

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Station wagons are officially an endangered species in North America.

Richard Nixon was president when the last really cool one was built in America. A quick look at the cars on this list might make you re-think any preconceived notions that wagons were all “Mom Mobiles” for the pre-minivan generation.

1955-57 Chevrolet Nomad — The iconic Tri-Five Chevy, built from 1955-1957, was likely the post-war high-water mark for Chevrolet. It came in myriad body styles and was available with the first version of Chevrolet’s legendary small-block V-8. The two-door Nomad wagon gives even the convertible a serious run for its money in the cool department.

1959 Pontiac Safari — The 1950s were littered with cool station wagons with over-the-top styling.

Our vote goes for the ’59 Pontiac Safari. That was the

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The ’59 Safari actually had two sets of fins on the top and the bottom of the rear fenders, making it look like a Redstone ballistic missile – which was probably not an accident.

1964-65 Chevrolet Chevelle — Two-door wagons are very impractical to the point of defeating the purpose of having a wagon in the first place, but they look cool.

We love the first-generation Chevelle two-door wagon for its handy size, great looks and the fact that all of the performance parts from the two-door SS coupe will fit on the wagon, making it a great sleeper muscle car.

1968-72 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser — The Vista Cruiser and the Ford Country Squire are the cars that immediately come to mind when referring to the “back backseat,” and it was probably in one of these wagons where the classic slow-burn phrase “Don’t make me

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The Olds gets the nod in terms of cool, simply because we love the glass roof and GM’s spot-on styling work.

1971-73 Volvo 1800ES — Volvo of the 1960s and ‘70s wasn’t exactly a company synonymous with high style.

Frumpy but practical 544s, Amazons and brick-like 240s were the stereotypical Volvos of the day. But the P1800 coupe was gorgeous, and for a few brief model years it was available as a very pretty two-door sports wagon.

Nicknamed “Cinderella’s Coffin” by some for their long, flat roof lines and generous glass, these wagons are among the few truly collectible Volvos — and they run virtually forever.

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Taking a stroll through the mountains

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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he Feel Good Fernie festival started three years ago as a small wellness event and part of a Sunday afternoon Summer Social.

In the last couple of years, Feel Good Fernie has grown into a weekend event with live music, fire spinning and hula hoops and the Guinness World Record’s attempt at the longest yoga chain.

And this year, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) has joined in the festivities too.

On Sunday morning, RCR hosted a walking yoga session at the top of Fernie Alpine Resort's Timber Chairlift.

Nearly a dozen yoga fanatics took the lift up to Lost Boys Café to join in the spiritual walk through the mountains.

“It just energizes you,” yoga instructor Cheryl

Sherry said. “I can go from feeling groggy to completely energized.”

The hour long session entailed walking yoga techniques, such as the elephant walk, as well as standing yoga poses.

Sherry said walking yoga is something new to her.

“This came to me from walking my dog and not having time to practice yoga,” she said.

For Sherry, the feeling of being outside intensifies her yoga experience.

“Doing it in the outdoors as opposed to doing it in the classroom, it just has that much more to offer our body for nutrients and vitality and longevity.”

“I think that it’s really good… just to embrace that opportunity if it’s available to us.”

Yoga enthusiasts participate in a walking yoga session on top of the mountain as part of Feel Good Fernie.

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Mental attitude: Obviously, we’re talking here about the capacity of the student to concentrate, but also about his personal knowledge, his ability to analyze and understand, as well as his understanding of the movement that he is executing and why.

Emotional control: This concerns fears, hesitations, lack of interest, distractions and all the outside, emotional influences which could affect the player.

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For the golfer, it is this belief that strengthens his routine.

A routine is simple. It is a moment (15-30 seconds) before the swing that permits the golfer to empty his mind and to focus on the immediate objective.

You will often see professional players joking and laughing among themselves before playing and then silence...total silence, before hitting the ball. We could say that they’re in their bubble. I would say that they are in their routine.

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Tactics: The capacity of the student to analyze the situation, awareness of the pluses and minuses, as well as the choices he has, to be able to make the right decision.

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With new technology, golf equipment should be adapted to the customer. We are not talking here about personalized adjustments in the extreme, which some golfing enthusiasts inflict on themselves. However, the fact remains that a golf club that is too long, too short, too heavy, too light, with more of an angle... will affect the ball’s trajectory.

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Technique: all aspects of the technique of the swing, positive or negative, which affects the ball’s trajectory.

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Surroundings: The place, its level of difficulty; faced with a water obstacle or a sand trap, etc. The weather; the heat, the cold, rain or lightning, etc.

Physical capacity: The capacity or incapacity of the player to make certain movements. The lack of flexibility, height, weight, etc.

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t's the end of an era for the Fernie Museum. With longtime director Mike Pennock stepping down to retire, the Fernie District and Historical Society was tasked with finding a replacement. Needing to fill some rather large shoes, the society began the daunting process of interviewing and meeting with a number of strong candidates.

After an extensive search, they are pleased to announce Ron Ulrich has been hired to take on the role of director/curator.

“Ron brings extensive experience, a strong vision and a holistic understanding of the arts, heritage and tourism fields to the role,” commented Laura Nelson, chair of the Search Committee.

“Replacing Mike Pennock, who was such a driving force behind the museum, was not going to be easy. In hiring Ron, the committee felt we had someone with both the historical and museum practice background that would be able to take the museum's programming and

operations to the next level.”

Ulrich first began working in museums when he was just 14-years-old. He was involved in the start up of the Crowsnest Museum in 1983, where after many years of volunteering, he eventually became the president.

Ulrich went on to work at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic Site, the Galt Museum in Lethbridge and the Fort Macloed Museum. He has also done contract work with several other museums over the years.

“I've been doing this for over 30 years now, non-stop,” remarked Ulrich. “It's given me a real appreciation for community museums and the stories that they tell, and how museums can help build a sense of community.”

With strong professional and family ties to the Crowsnest Pass and Elk Valley, Ulrich is no stranger to the area.

“I'm a fourth generation Crowsnest Pass-Elk Valley resident. My great-grandparents moved and immigrated to Canada and settled in Fernie.

They got married in Fernie, they

had their first kids in Fernie, my grandfather was born in Fernie,” he said. “Coming back to Fernie is really about coming full circle and it's about coming home.”

Ulrich is excited to begin working with a museum and board that is already wellestablished in the community.

“What's already been done has been so good,” he stated. “The board is very forward thinking and where they've brought the museum, along with Mike, to this point, is quite impressive.

I'm looking to be able to launch forward with that.”

Ulrich went on to say, “What I'm looking forward to doing is really engaging the community.

I have a lot of ideas I'm working through and I'm doing a lot of research and reading right now to prep myself for the job. We need to implement some new systems for the museum to manage the growth moving forward, and for me, it's about how I can make this museum as accessible as I possibly can to the public.”

Ulrich will take over as director/curator of the Fernie Museum on August 5.

Ron Ulrich is the new director of the Fernie Museum. Submitted photo.

Golden Life residents, staff enjoy catchy new video

By Barry Coulter Daily Townsmen Staff

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undreds of seniors in southern B.C. and Alberta have given the world a definition of happiness, thanks to a globally popular song and a video that was launched Friday.

Golden Life, a seniors’ housing, care and service provider in the region, is releasing a video dub showing residents and staff expressing their inner happiness to the accompaniment of “Happy,” a hugely successful song by American singer Pharrell Williams.

The idea for the video came from Landon Elliott, a marketing director with Golden Life, after he noted that the song had been licensed by the United Nations for the International Day of Happiness, so that different versions could be created in different nations and cultures, expressing

the happiness and joy that the song represents.

“I thought it would be really interesting to see how our residents and staff expressed happiness,” Elliott said. Golden Life set about securing the licensing rights for their own video, which would involve hundreds of seniors and staff dancing along and acting out joyously for the cameras while the song played.

Golden Life operates 12 seniors' housing sites across southern B.C. and Alberta, with about 1,300 residents in total, and Elliott and the video crew visited them all — including the newly opened site in Calgary.

“A lot of driving,” he said.

The whole process of making the film took a month. Jason Beauchene, of Cranbrook’s Audiotomic Video Production, did the videography and editing.

“We went to all the sites — two a

week” Elliott said. “I brought a boom box, gathered residents and staff together, and asked, what’s it like to be happy at (whichever site the crew was at).”

Elliott said he led the way by dancing along behind the camera, but the subjects in front of the camera set to with gusto.

“We gave the option for every senior to participate — not everybody did,” he said.

But hundreds of seniors did participate.

“We came away with between 600 and 800 clips,” Elliott said. “But we only had the licensing for four minutes. So we had to edit it down to about 130 clips.”

Those 130 clips were edited into a brisk four minute video — a portrait of Golden Life residents, staff and happiness. Since most of the clips are group shots, the video involves hundreds of seniors and Golden Life staff, dancing and emoting to this catchiest and happiest of songs. All aspects of life at Golden Life are captured,

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“We’ve given people a chance to get up on stage, show off and show people what happiness is,” Elliott said.

While the published version of the video is only four minutes long, an extended version was created, so that every person who participated in the video could have some screen time. The extended version was made available to each of Golden Life’s facilities, and will be shown on the facilities’ big screen theatres.

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Elkford Thunder bring silver

Submitted by Jill Snell Ladies League

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elcome back to a great summer season of golf. Here are the results for the Mid-Season Special for Ladies’ Tuesday Golf. We were incredibly fortunate, the weather was perfect and I thank all the ladies for a great evening of fun and camaraderie. Special thanks to Ray and his grounds crew who have been working very hard to get the course back to the way we remember playing last season.

Ladies' Day Results: July 8 The evening round was a special two-person best low net team competition with a Flintstones/Bedrock theme. Thanks to all the players that came out in costume costumes are always welcome though never required. It was a very tight competition with the first two teams scoring a net 26, the next two teams scoring a net 30 and the following two teams scoring a net 31. Ties were ultimately determined through high retrogression. Thanks to all the pro-shop staff for all their help with scorecards and scoring for the event.

First Team Low score: Jill Snell and Marily Onofrychuck Second Team Low score: Val Emond and Donna Miller Third Team Low score: Chris Stockey and Sue Demarchi Forth Team Low score: Bridget Hemsted and Kay Chesley Hardest Working Team: Ann Cox and Kathy Stead

From left; Back row: Gracie Beranek, Elizabeth Bohn, Hannah Brewer, Katrina Zimmer, Jaylene Abrosimoff, Lena Ellice, Josie Diederich and Gillian House. Front row: Kelli Klein, Audrey Roberts, Grace Bohn and Olivia Murray.

Photo submitted Submitted by Kathleen Murray Elkford Thunder

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he Elkford U14 girls fastball team, Elkford Thunder, travelled to Calahoo, Alberta for the Alberta Fastball Provincials July 4 to 6. Entering Provincials with a record of 15 wins, one loss and one tie, the coaches were not sure what to expect as they were going up against the best in the province. They knew their team was strong but had no idea the girls would be going into the finals undefeated. Elkford Thunder won all five games over Friday, Saturday and Sunday to place them in the final against Stettler. They fought hard and held their heads high and proud when they walked away with silver.

The girls, coaches and parents would like to thank the following for their generous donations that helped make the trip successful: Elkford Project Society; Chauncy Ridge Food Mart; Bears Paw;

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Paul and Kay Bottolofson; Elkford Slo Pitch; Piston High Slo Pitch Team; Elkford Minor Ball; the community of Elkford for their generosity during the girl’s bottle drive; and all the people who gave to the donation jar during Wildcat Days.

The biggest thank you goes out to Blaine Borys, Cory Diederich, Dave Bohn and Blaine Beranek, the coaches, who gave countless hours to our girls. You not only taught them strategy, plays and new moves; you taught them responsibility, respect for each other, respect for themselves and good sportsmanship. You taught them that no matter what they are up against, a positive attitude helps win the game.

Blaine Borys - you have given to these girls for the past several years even though you haven’t had children of your own in ball for many years. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you do.

Without you, the girls would not have been able to do what they did this season.

Thank you!

We had a team compliment of 26 players for our evening nine holes and it was wonderful to make it in before dark. .

Our Season Closing Special (with a disco theme) will be held Sunday, September 21 with more details to come.

Tuesday, July 22 will host another special event, the 11th annual Golf Fore the Cure Fundraiser Tournament. Team registration and donation forms are available in the Fernie Golf and Country Club Pro-shop. Join as a team of four or we can help you find a team. Cost is $40 per player and includes nine holes of golf and dinner.

Registration is available until July 20. Check-in on July 22 is 5 p.m. with a shot gun start at 6 p.m. Come join us to help raise money for breast cancer research and awareness - a great time, an even greater cause!

Extra special thanks goes out to the Ladies' Day season sponsors, including Fernie Chiropractic, Freshies, Investia, Overwaitea, Park Place Lodge and The Tipple.

Without these sponsors we would never be able to run our weekly events or hold any specials throughout the season.

There is one more set of Ladies' Night Golf Camps held the four Tuesday nights in August. These are being run through the Fernie Golf and Country Club pro-shop, Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30, with a cost of $159, including a great deal of perks and bonuses. Please call the pro-shop at 250-423-7773 for more details or check out the website www.golffernie.com/rates/golfinstruction.

If you want to play Sunday Ladies' Golf July 27 at 2:30 p.m., you must sign up by Friday, July 25 close of business in the pro-shop. Tee times on Sunday begin around 2:30 p.m. and exact times will be emailed to players Saturday after the draw is made.

This is a non-flighted best low gross, best low net competition.

Also, remember to call the pro-shop to book in to play with the regular Tuesday Ladies' Golf organized times for next Tuesday. Please confirm your spot for either 8:30 a.m., 2:57 p.m. Or 5:48 p.m. by calling the proshop before the close of business on Mondays.

Cory Caldwell & Chase Rayman Fernie boys Cory Caldwell and Chase Rayman were asked to join the Pincher Creek Dust Devil’s baseball team and play in the Southern Alberta Summer games last week. The Fernie Secondary students played on July 2 and 3 and made it to the gold medal game on July 3, where they were successful in joining with their team and beating Medicine Hat 17-15 for the win!..

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Bikers raced down Dem Bones trail last Tuesday evening.

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RDEK Public Hearing Notice BYLAW 2523 & 2524 Bylaw Amendment - Baynes Lake The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Hedy Seaborn to amend the Baynes Lake Official Community Plan and the South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw. If approved, the amendments will amend the designations of the subject property to accommodate a two lot subdivision. The property is located on Sharpe Road in Baynes Lake as shown on the attached map.

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iders braved the Mount Fernie Provincial Park’s Dem Bones trail during the Dem Bones 2Knee ride last Tuesday.

The friendly race, hosted by the Fernie Mountain Biking Club (FMBC) and sponsored

by Straightline, drew a large crowd, with mountain bikers racing down the steep terrain.

“I think it’s a great event,” participant Megan Kelly said. “It gets a bunch of people in the community together. It’s just two bucks and we all just Out of The Box: A Dumpster Art Project would like have fun.” to extend a huge thank you for all of the effort and Each rider paid support that made this years’ event a success! A very $2 to participate in special thanks to: City of Fernie, Resort Municipality the race, that money Initiative, Southeast Disposal, Columbia Basin Trust, going towards a social Fernie Fix, Royal Hotel and Adam Pronger Contracting. gathering and a friendly And to the fantastic Organizing Committee: Mary beer afterwards.

Giuliano, Gail Adams, Julie Comete and Vanessa Luke Stevens had the lowest time, Croome. completing the trail in And of course a massive thanks to all of the volunteers. five minutes and five We couldn’t have pulled off such a great event without seconds. you! We certainly cannot forget the artists – Liam But the racers Monahan, Aidan Lindsay, Anna Weston, Laura Nelson, mentality is to simply have fun and enjoy the Brina Schenk, Kate Middleton and Crew, The Fernie outdoors, Kelly said.

Academy, Jacqueline Mann and Pamm Ciupa for “We’re all winners,” donating their amazing talents! she said.

Bylaw No. 2523 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Baynes Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2319, 2011 – Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2014 (Sharpe Road / Seaborn)” will amend the designation of Lot A, District Lot 132, Kootenay District, Plan 13924 from RR, Rural Resource to SH, Small Holdings.

Bylaw No. 2524 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2320, 2011 – Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2014 (Sharpe Road / Seaborn) will amend the designation of Lot A, District Lot 132, Kootenay District, Plan 13924 from RR-60, Rural Resource Zone to RS-4, Residential (Acreage) Zone.

The public hearing will be held at: Baynes Lake Community Hall 468 Jaffray - Baynes Lake Road Baynes Lake, BC Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and Electoral Area B. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

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. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0306, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email tvandewiel@rdek.bc.ca.

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Angelina was born in Spilimbergo, Italy on March 2, 1920, but has lived in Canada since immigrating here in 1936. Two years later, in 1938, Angelina married Joseph Lant, devoting her life to raising their three daughters; Valerie, Myrna and Rita. A seamstress by profession, Angelina also loved to bake, bread being her specialty. In her leisure she enjoyed crocheting or playing crib with friends. Angelina moved into Lilac Terrace in 2006 where she enjoyed living for the next 5 years, before moving to Rocky Mountain Village in 2011.

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Job Summary: East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) is looking for a dynamic and experienced addictions counsellor to fill a full-time vacancy in the Elk Valley. The successful applicant will work with the addictions team in the Elk Valley to provide screening, assessment, treatment planning and individual, group and family counselling to adults affected by substance misuse. The position also works with other community health partners and community groups to improve overall health services and increase public awareness of substance misuse issues. The individual will provide services in Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford.

Qualifications: t Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate discipline suitable for addictions work within the health care field and three years relevant addictions experience t Experience and training providing clinical screening, assessment and treatment services to individuals, families and groups t Working knowledge of the mental health and addictions system of care, including a comprehensive understanding of current approaches to substance abuse and mental health treatment t Experience with developing and presenting education, prevention and early intervention programming for identified groups Skills and Abilities t Able to work with minimal supervision t Able to be flexible and use analytical and critical thinking to respond to changing work conditions t Able to provide therapeutic counselling services to individuals, groups and families t Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to maintain accurate and timely reports

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Salary and Benefits: Permanent full-time position (37.5 hours/week), commensurate with HEABC Health Science Professional Agreement, Social Worker I, Grid Level 8 Submit letter of application to: Dean Nicholson, Administrator East Kootenay Addiction Services Society 202, 1617 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC V1C 1B4 Fax: 250-489-1020 Email: dnicholson@ekass.com

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of July 20 to July 26, 2014

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: VIRGO, LIBRA, AND SCORPIO

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

You are happy to travel great distances, especially to be reunited with family members. You find ways to give yourself a holiday that meets all your expectations.

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PUZZLE NO. 718

A little patience is needed before getting some answers. You send out lots of invitations to participate in a wonderful activity, but people seem to take a long time to confirm their presence.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

You social life sees lots of action. You feel more like partying than working, but the announcement of a promotion helps you recover your motivation.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

There is sure to be some confusion and lots of things to do. You need to take a few moments to think before you jump into the action.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

There are a lot of people around you, and you have to raise your voice in order to be heard. Afterwards, you feel tired and so some changes will have to be made.

ACROSS 1. Take out, as text 5. Cleaning implement 8. Sound return 12. Honest 13. Mother sheep 14. Small portion 15. Fastens 16. Remedy 18. Movie texts 20. Up and about 21. Man 22. Adds to 23. Tour of duty 26. Lived 27. Ask humbly 30. Charged particles 31. Spaghetti cooker 32. Carbonated beverage 33. Constrictor 34. Bronx attraction 35. Recently 36. Nibble 38. Pub counter 39. Engine 41. Partial-refund giver 45. Occurrences 47. BLT topping

48. Economize 49. Make a choice 50. Made cold 51. Santa’s vehicle 52. Superhero’s letter 53. Pear’s center

DOWN 1. Dabs 2. Grand 3. Rude look 4. Naval officers 5. Substantial 6. Holds 7. Gerbil or hamster 8. Dog on “Frasier” 9. Arrow shooter 10. Strong dislike 11. Portent 17. Bothers 19. Place

22. Have supper 23. Bro or sis, e.g.

24. As well 25. Motionless 26. Flirt with 28. Pipe type 29. Joyful 31. Heavy blow noise 32. Bowl material 34. None 35. Capture 37. Watered 38. Defeats 39. Disorderly state 40. October stone 41. Agents 42. Mexican snack 43. Watcher 44. Went by carriage 46. John or Jane

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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

You end up shouldering quite a few responsibilities and time is a scarce commodity. Take your agenda with you, even when you’re on vacation, so as not to forget anything.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

You decide to go on a trip on the spur of the moment. You may be thinking about going back to school with the intention of starting a new career.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

A few emotions tackle you with force.

Listen to them closely, for they signal a clear need for change. After a thorough cleanout, you find your smile and joy of living again.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

You show some skill for negotiating. Don’t hesitate to haggle when you go shopping, and you’ll find some real bargain-price treasures. You’re also capable of making compromises.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

There is lots of work on your agenda this week. Even if it’s just in planning your vacation, there are lots of details to look after in order to satisfy all your loved ones.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

PUZZLE NO. 454

HOW TO PLAY : Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Asnwers:

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.

You are at the centre of attention; you do something that allows you to feel proud of yourself. People hang on your every word.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

You spend part of the week at home.

You do a few things to improve your surroundings and maintain your little home-nest with care.

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Local bagel shop makes a big bang in the food industry

The Big Bang Bagels ladies were hard at work on Canada Day baking a total of 800 bagels.

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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ver wonder what makes your Big Bang bagel taste so good?

“It’s the love,” manager Carolyn Doyle joked.

Doyle started baking and selling bagels at the Fernie Farmers' Market over six years ago.

“It was something I kind of thought, ‘oh, this might do well in Fernie,’” Doyle said.

Doyle quickly discovered there was a high demand for bagels in Fernie. After baking around 200 bagels every Sunday, and selling them out within a couple of hours, Doyle said she started looking to expand the business.

“People were really keen on buying them,” she noted.

In 2008 and 2009, Doyle started selling bagels out of the Just Pizza storefront in the mornings and making sandwiches to sell to local businesses in the afternoons.

“That was really great because people really got to know us that way because we’re very hands on.”

On Canada Day in 2009, Doyle moved to their current location on Second Ave. “Right away we were so much more busy,” she said.

“We’ve just been growing and expanding since then.”

Now Big Bang Bagels is open daily from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. and they cook, on average, between 300 and 800

bagels a day.

Doyle said that in order to keep up with the demand for bagels she has between 12 and 16 employees working full time.

“People aren’t just working, they’re coming here to be with people they care about,” she said. “I’m really lucky that my employees are really good. They really care about the team and what happens here.”

Doyle said that her employees put a lot of time and care into making the bagels, with bakers starting their shift at 5 a.m.

It’s an hour and a half process from start to finish to make a batch of Big Bang bagels. And unlike the thinner, tougher bagels that Doyle was accustomed to growing up in Ottawa, Big Bang Bagels uses a recipe that makes the bagels softer and fresher. They also boil their bagels in honey, leaving them with a fresh glaze.

“A lot of people really love our bagels and we get all the time that they’re the best bagels that people have had, and we really appreciate that,” she said.

Big Bang bagels are only sold in the Second Ave. store.

“Because we put a lot of

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time and effort into making each one, it’s not worth it for me to sell them to another place,” Doyle said. “We want to sort of make it exclusive, you have to come here.”

Because the bagels are only sold in store, Doyle said she has built strong relationships with her customers.

“We have a really good rapport with our customers,” she admitted. “Fernie is such a great town and I feel lucky that I found a nice little niche to work in. I love this town, I love all the different seasons, and the community is so strong here.”

3rd Annual Jen Hickling Memorial Slo Pitch Tournament August 9 & 10, 2014

Servello & Hospital Fields (Prentice Park) $150 per team – cash prize for winners Play ball in memory of Jen Hickling and help your community!

Proceeds will be shared between a culinary arts scholarship, Friends for Friends and a donation to Tammy Stratton and her family.

50/50, Raffle and Home Run Derby BBQ facilities available

Donations to Friends for Friends gratefully accepted!

Contact Shi-ann Martin 250-278-6120 or Sara Mitchell 250-430-1177 to register or for more information

Join us for Story Time in Rotary Park Fridays from 11:15 to Noon Weather Permitting Check our website fernie.bclibrary.ca or Facebook www.facebook.com/FernieHeritageLibrary or call 250-423-4458

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Don’t allow your summer fun to be cut short. Stay cool with these hot tips!

1. Be sun smart: protect yourself from the sun with a broad spectrum sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.

2. Stay hydrated: drink plenty of water and avoid sugary beverages.

3. Keep bugs at bay: insect repellant will help to prevent painful bites.

4. Don’t push it: heat stroke is dangerous, particularly for children and seniors. On very hot days, seek a cool place to rest and be especially mindful staying hydrated.

5. Cycle safely: take care on both roads and trails, and always wear a helmet.

6. Drive carefully: if you’ve been drinking alcohol or are tired, let someone else drive. The risks to yourself and others are just not worth it. That goes for boats, too!

7. Water wise: swimming and water sports are great on a hot day, just use common sense around pools, lakes and rivers. Supervise children closely and use flotation devices as appropriate.

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Infinitea This Week Fri, July18th - Rob & Mikey P play live 8pm Sat, July 19th - Kyler Shogun Band - Blues/Rock/Soul 8pm Sun, July 20th - $10 Sunday BBQ 6-9pm

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New Summer Menu Book Infinitea for your Private Functions Serving Lunch & infi Dinner email: nitea@mail.com Patio Licenced Noon untilSt10pm Located on 5th downtown Custom Tea Ice-Cream Sunday BBQ - $10 Iced Tea & Coffee Cocktails located on 5th st downtown

Great home-cooked meals Fabulous pizza Delicious desserts At the Elkford Motor Inn •808 Michel Road, Elkford• 250-865-2297

Spectacular Mountain Views Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Weddings & Functions Catering & Daily Speicals

Clubhouse Restaurant

Fernie’s Riverside Patio Family friendly atmosphere beside the beautiful Elk River 11 am-10 pm Daily 301 Hwy. 3, 250.423.3002

250.423.7367 EnjoyFernie.com events@enjoyfernie.com

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Boa sorte!

Dave’s Faves This week’s recommended drink is Baillie-Grohman Winery 2013 Gewürztraminer from Creston, BC. This is a great summer wine produced here in the Kootenays.

Drink recommendations are from Dave Hamilton, Manager of Spirits Cold Beer & Wine Shop at the Park Place Lodge

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Fernie Craft Fairs join Summer Socials

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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Children enjoyed the arts and crafts station during last Wednesday’s Summer Social.

Photos by K. Dingman

ernie’s Wednesday night Summer Socials are underway and locals have begun to enjoy live music, food and beverages.

But this year, there is a new addition to the venue, an addition that caters to children.

Fernie Craft Fairs has been incorporated into the Summer Socials.

“I thought it was a good opportunity to provide my vendors with another opportunity to sell,” Tanya Malcolm with Fernie Craft Fairs said. “It was a natural fit.”

And with this year’s amendments to British Columbia’s liquor laws, Malcolm said it’s a great opportunity for parents to enjoy themselves without having to be separated from their children.

“They can hang out with parents if they’re in the refreshment gardens as well, which is nice for parents,” she said. “It’s a family event, it’s a big part of our community.

When families come to events we need to have activities for their kids.”

So far children have been able to partake in an arts and crafts station, hula hooping, bubble blowing and bracelet making.

Malcolm says she is still searching for more vendors.

For more information on Fernie Craft Fairs and to register as a vendor, visit www.ferniecraftfairs.com.

Join us in Downtown Fernie for Sunday Summer Socials & Wednesday Night Concert Series & Fernie Craft Fair Did you Know?

Every Sunday during the Summer Socials you have the opportunity to sell your goods on main street. The Chamber provides free tables and set up - no charges apply - just call to reserve your table 250-423-6868.

Sunday Downtown Socials

2nd AVENUE 1 PM - 4 PM SPECIAL EVENTS * SIDEWALK SHOPPING CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Wednesday Night Downtown Social Concert Series & Fernie Craft Fair STATION SQUARE 5:30 PM - 9 PM

For up-to-date information on all events during the summer please visit www.ferniechamber.com

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BEARSPAW CONTRACTING “COMMUNITY FIRST” SOCIETY

Community First

2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

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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

(Air fare & hotel not included)

• 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.

Elkford:

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.

More to Come!

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

Colin Patterson

Calgary Flames 1989 Stanley Cup winner

Sparwood:

Remedy Rx: Sparwood Mall 250-425-6604

Fernie:

Fernie Hotel: 691 1st Ave 250-423-6444 The Tipple Liquor Store: 792 2nd Ave 250-423-3012