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Celebrating a year of births

Internment camps plaque - Page 3 ELKFORD

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Dozens of babies and their parents gathered outside of the Elk Valley Hospital last Saturday to celebrate babies born in 2013. For full story and more photos turn to page 12.

Photo by S. Kucharski

Fernie’s got fashion & talent show - Page 12

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Elk Valley car thieves expected to appear in court this week

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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he two male suspects who were arrested and taken into custody following a four-day crime spree across the Elk Valley will appear in court this week.

The suspects, who are in their twenties, were arrested two weeks ago for a series of offences that occurred between Alberta, the Elk Valley and Quesnel.

The pair stole three cars across the area during the crime spree.

Approximately 20 criminal

charges are being laid against both suspects who have a pending court appearance.

Sgt. Will Thien said that the suspects suffer from addiction and mental illness problems and have not been cooperating well in local cells, as they are not heavily

supervised.

A request has been made for the pair to be transferred to a more secure facility at the Kamloops Regional Corrective Center where they can be monitored around the clock.

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Elk Valley welcomes new radio station

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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lk Valley locals will be able to tune into a new beat, as an adult contemporary radio station makes its way to the Regional District of East Kootenay.

Last month, Clear Sky Radio Inc.

announced that the Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved their application for a new FM radio station, coined “Summit 107.”

“We are thrilled that the CRTC continues to believe in our goal of bringing exciting.

innovative and creative radio stations with a focus on community service to markets in which we apply,” President of Clear Sky Radio, Paul Larson said in a press release. “We do not take the Commission’s trust in our company lightly and {we} look forward to launching an exciting new

radio station to serve this dynamic region of British Columbia in the near future.”

Summit 107 will be broadcasted in Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford and Invermere, with an adult contemporary music format featuring significant local news and community information.

Recycling rocks the Wednesday Summer Social

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Adults enjoyed music, while children played recycling games at last Wednesday’s Summer Social.

Photos by S. Kucharski

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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hile adults enjoyed the music and food provided at last Wednesday’s Summer Social, kids were repurposing the night with their own fun.

Children laughed and enjoyed games and activities provided by the Regional District (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX of East Kootenay (RDEK) to help educate youth about recycling.

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Recycle” across its back.

Music for the night was provided by alt-folk band Fish & Bird whose captivating songwriting and quick humour kept the crowd entertained all night.

Next week will round out the 2014 Wednesday Summer Social calendar until it returns next year.

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Canada apologizes for internment camps Women and children were held in two camps— one in Vernon, B.C. and the other in Spirit Lake, Quebec. ast Friday, Fernie joined 14 other British On Friday, 100 plaques were unveiled across Columbia cities taking part in a nation- Canada as Canadians remembered those al ceremony to commemorate the 100th subjected to horrific conditions anniversary of Canada’s first under the War Measures Act. national internment camps.

“I am really proud to be part “I am really proud Before unveiling a dedication of this historic wave of plaque to be part of this plaque at Dogwood Park, unveiling that is happening Mayor Mary Giuliano delivered historic wave of today from coast to coast,” a heart-felt speech. plaque unveiling Giuliano noted. “This event is of “I first heard about that is happening utmost significance as it recalls internment camps from a the memory of all the people today from coast to friend of my family,” she said. unnecessarily confined during coast.”

“She used to tell me how she the first Canadian internment and her mother would go and operations. In remembering Mary Giuliano bring food to the Italians that what they suffered, lets hope Fernie Mayor were in the internment camp that this repression is never ever in Morrissey.” Giuliano went repeated.” on to say, “Fernie Morrissey Historian Mike Pennock was was one of the 24 camps across invited to speak during the ceremony.

Canada established under the War Measures “Internment camps were very serious,” he Act in 1914 to 1920. People were forced to do stated. “Unfortunately when you look at our heavy labour, subjected to separation of family history in Canada, it started by the way we members, loss of personal property and exposed treated some of the Chinese immigrants.” to other government endorsed humiliations not Pennock added, “For me, being Canadian because of anything they did wrong but only means being able to look back at these things, because of their ethnic background.” look at them and say, ‘It’s hard to believe we Over 8,000 people, mainly Ukrainians and actually did that, we’re sorry and we’re going to other Europeans, were sent to live in internment try to make sure that we never do that again.’” camps, including the one just outside of Fernie.

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The City of Fernie commemorated the 100th anniversary of Canada’s first national internment camps, unveiling a dedication plaque at Dogwood Park.

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‘Littlefoot’ returns to Fernie

Elk Valley Thrift Shop donations

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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Black bear ‘Littlefoot’ was released back into the outskirts of Fernie last week after taking part in a Northern Lights Wildlife Society pilot project.

Photo submitted by Northern Lights Wildlife Society

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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fter a three-day journey from Smithers, B.C., black bear ‘Littlefoot’ was released back to his wild habitat in Fernie last

week.

Northern Lights Wildlife Society took in the bear as part of their pilot project, after finding the one and a half-year-old orphaned and struggling to survive.

“Most of these cubs are orphaned due to human interference of some sort and we’re just trying to set the scales straight and give them a decent chance after they’ve lost their mom,” owner and operator of Northern Lights Wildlife Society Angelika Langden said. “Initially when he came, he was quite grateful to just get food and not have to search for it.”

When Littlefoot was taken into the pilot project he weighed a meager 49 lbs.

In just over two months the bear gained nearly a hundred pounds, weighing in at 144 lbs upon his release.

“He trained his muscles and himself back into fitness again and that made him all ready for the release,” said Langden. “We’re quite confident he has good, solid chances now.”

With assistance from the B.C. government and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), the Northern Lights Wildlife Society was able to launch their program in 2007.

Over the past seven years, 12 bears have been re-released into the wild, but two of them were killed after continually getting into campsites.

Despite this, Langden still has high hopes for Littlefoot.

“He should have no problem to adjust to it [his natural habitat] again,” she said. “He was quite happy to get out. He was quite happy to have solid soil, and he started digging right away and looking for goodies underneath the rotten wood.”

even local charities were presented with cheques from the Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society as part of its monthly fundraising giveaway.

After only a month into opening in December 2013, the thrift shop began receiving donations from the community, and they decided to give it right back.

Since January, the society has raised $34,000 for local charities across the Elk Valley.

Store manager Katrin Taylor explained, “We’re a non-profit ourselves, none of us get paid here and we are volunteer-run so we like to pick out charities that represent what we stand for too.”

This month, the organization gave $3,000 to the Elkford Women’s Task Force Society, $2,000 to the Wapiti Ski Hill in Elkford and $1,000 each to the Sparwood Golf Club, USW Local 9346 (Women of Steel), Toys for Tots, Fernie Pet Society and the Elk Valley Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

Charity recipients receive their cheques from the Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society.

Photo by S. Kucharski

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Volunteer Appreciation 2014 Are you a volunteer in Elkford? Once again, the District of Elkford would like to recognize all of our local community volunteers who dedicate their time and knowledge to the community. The District of Elkford is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Day and we invite and encourage all volunteers and their families to join us for the festivities, which will include a barbeque, activites, and entertainment.

Saturday, September 13th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Elkford Community Conference Centre 750 Fording Drive Please RSVP by calling 250.865.4010

by Saturday, September 6th.

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

Did you Know?

Elkford has a new Urban Wildlife Management Bylaw # 754 2014 that allows the District of Elkford to better manage human wildlife interactions by reprimanding those who can control their actions - the humans.

The new bylaw has fines for feeding wildlife, whether intentional or not. Visit www.elkford.ca and follow the Local Government and Bylaws and Policies links to learn more about this and other bylaws.

Be Bear Aware: Managing Bear Attractants To help ensure that bears don't move into your neighborhood and yard, residents are reminded to take the following precautions: •

Summer Year End Pool Party Celebrate summer with treats, crafts, and games at the Elkford Aquatic Centre!

August 29th 1:15 – 3:15 PM Cost: Regular admission

Store garbage in a secure location until collection day.

Ensure bins are tightly closed.

Regularly wash all recycling items and clean bins that contain garbage or recycling.

Do not leave garbage in the back of a truck, even if it has a canopy.

If you cannot store garbage securely, freeze smelly items and add to the bin only on the morning of collection.

To book a table for your organization or group, please call 250.865.4010 or email recreation@elkford.ca.

Further bear aware information can be found online at the Bear Aware BC Website by visiting www.bearaware.bc.ca

Please note: Registration for District of Elkford programs will open on Monday, September 8th at 10:00 AM.

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Cemetery Restoration Valley Riders want to relocate Society receives grant

Sparwood horseback riding group asks city council for property relocation

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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ith the help of an IGS Enterprises Artvest grant, the Fernie Heritage Cemetery Restoration Society (FHCRS) has been able to restore several gravesites at St. Margarets Cemetery.

“Our goals are to do as much work on the grounds as we can and to continue our website and make sure that all the internees are posted correctly,” President of the FHCRS, Barbara Kosiec said.

Since the project started in 2006, the FHCRS has been busy gathering data, mapping, photographing and cross referencing the data of those buried in St. Maragarets Cemetery.

Kosiec noted that many of the monuments cost mining families at least one year’s salary.

As to why this project is so important to her, Kosiec said, “It’s our heritage and it’s respect for the dead.”

he Valley Riders horseback riding club was silenced during last week’s Sparwood City Council meeting.

The Riders, who were expecting to propose their case regarding their lease amendment and relocation of their current grounds due to poor building conditions, was struck silent due to a miscommunication with one of the FHCRS President Barbara Kosiec, right, council members. received a grant from IGS Enterprises “I thought I was clear at the time the letter went in that they would be able to Founder Ingrid Sombroski and IGS speak,” said Coun. Sharon Fraser at last Tuesday night’s meeting. “I had said Enterprises Director Gordon Sombroski, that it needed to be addressed to [the] Mayor at council and I fell short then of left.

Photo by K. Dingman letting this group know properly that they had to have a request in that letter.”

The Valley Riders, established in 2013, is a nonDistrict of Elkford profit group that caters to Sparwood residents 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0 interested in riding. For the past year, the group P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • info@elkford.ca • www.elkford.ca has been working towards building an outdoor riding arena for its members.

At a council meeting in August 2013, the group was given a lease to use the old Sparwood rodeo grounds for development. Work was halted, however, when they discovered they had only received a portion of the grounds they had requested and those grounds were not suitable NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND for building.

In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of the following land by sale, “I was talking to some of the members of the subject to an Option to Purchase agreement. club,” said Fraser, “and the reason they ran into trouble was they were given the wrong section of land. They did try to work within the boundaries Civic Address Legal Description Property Size Zone List Price Estimated Development Total to be paid to of the land but it is very wet there. They have (Acres) Cost Charges District (excluding GST) gone down and they have investigated the other 410 Bickford Drive Lot 68, DL 3512, 0.126 R-MH $46,000 $1,259 $47,659 side and it is not wet in the manner that this Plan 13132 portion is.”

Alpine Way Lot 258, DL 3512, 3.960 R-4 $209,000 $41,433 $250,433 The remaining portion of land located at PL 14725 100 2nd Ave. had been put on hold for the Balmer & Caribou Lot B, DL 3512, 0.770 C-3 $85,000 $3,864 $88,864 development of an off-leash dog park, according PL14706 to Chief Administrative Officer Terry Melcer.

94 Deerborne Lot 9, DL 351, 0.739 C-3 $67,000 $3,708 $70,708 “It was kind of desirous to maintain that part of PL 14726 the land for a period of time as there was public 13 Bear Paw Lot C, DL 8965, 0.229 C-2 $42,500 $1,896 $44,396 interest in that sort of facility,” said Melcer.

PL NEP91179 Coun. Ron Saad immediately pointed out the 17 Bear Paw Lot E, DL 8965, 0.331 C-2 $43,900 $2,745 $46,645 issue of placing an off-leash dog park adjacent to PL NEP91179 a horse riding grounds.

19 Bear Paw Lot F, DL 8965, 0.343 C-2 $44,900 $2,847 $47,747 “To even consider putting an off-leash dog PL NEP91179 park where you’re going to have horses in a rodeo? It’s ludicrous,” he said. “We can’t have 21 Bear Paw Lot G, DL 8965, 0.289 C-2 $41,900 $2,399 $44,299 NEP91179 people walking because somebody’s got horses down here, so you’re going to put dogs next to 2 Bear Paw Lot H, DL8965, 0.476 C-2 $51,200 $3,946 $55,146 horses off-leash? That’s the stupidest thing I’ve NEP91179 ever heard in my life,” he said.

6 Bear Paw Lot I, DL 8965, 0.144 C-2 $30,000 $1,195 $31,195 Council had also proposed that the group NEP91179 would be in charge of hiring a professional 8 Bear Paw Lot J, DL 8965, 0.157 C-2 $32,100 $1,300 $33,400 geotech to assess the suitability of the new NEP91179 grounds for development.

10 Bear Paw Lot K, DL 8965, 0.150 C-2 $31,000 $1,248 $32,248 Fraser argued, “When you’re asking a club NEP91179 that’s only getting money from grants that are given for specific usages, they don’t have the The sales are subject to conditions of a sales agreement and are generally as outlined below: money to take and get a geotech. They can’t 1. An offer must be for an amount not less than the Council approved Price List; 2. Offers must be submitted on the District’s form; possibly take grant money and use it.”

3. Offers must include a deposit of 10% of the offer price, by certified cheque or bank draft.

At Coun. Joanne Wilton’s suggestion, the issue 4. The contract of purchase and sale requires that the purchaser enter into an Option to Purchase agreement that will be registered at the was deferred until council could take a proper Land Titles Office. The Option to Purchase agreement must require that the purchaser complete a building on the Property for the use as tour of the grounds firsthand and gather more authorized in the Zoning Bylaw, by December 31 in the year that is no more than three years after the acceptance of the offer. If a building information on how to approach the issue. is not completed as required the District will have the right to repurchase the property within ten years from the date of registration of the “I apologize to the club as a whole and to option at the Land Titles Office. council,” said Fraser. “It was my short-giving that For further information please contact: I didn’t give the proper information requesting Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Officer they be able to speak.”

250.865.4004 or chelgesen@elkford.ca The Valley Riders hope to speak and present or their argument in full at the next Sparwood Scott Beeching, Director, Planning & Development Services council meeting on September 2.

250.865.4002 or sbeeching@elkford.ca

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Editorial

by Katelyn Dingman

This summer, police have received reports of several car break-ins.

Many of these thefts were petty thefts, where small change and cell phone chargers were stolen, but the majority of the car theft victims left their vehicles unlocked.

I know what it’s like to live in a small town where you want to leave your car doors unlocked, with your keys in the cup-holder because God forbid you block someones car in and have to wake up early and move it.

I lived in Muskoka, Ontario where this was the norm.

Where I lived, I didn’t lock my front door for three months. It was unnecessary.

Even though we all desire that small town feeling, and that ease of being able to trust others not to steal your possessions, the Elk Valley community is not as small as we think it is.

There are still young adults who have nothing better to do than peruse cars for spare change, and as much as we want to trust the community, the fact of the matter is, we can’t.

Bikes have also been reported stolen, and it’s doubtful that someone actually spent their Friday or Saturday night walking around with chain cutters.

Again, it is more than likely that the bike thefts were a result of bored young adults walking around downtown with nothing else to do.

People need to start locking their bikes up and locking their car doors in order to avoid these thefts.

It’s as simple as that.

I’m not saying these thieves are justified in breaking into cars or stealing bicycles, but we need to make it more difficult for them.

The RCMP has warned the community about car break-ins in Sparwood, Fernie and Elkford, and advised people to not only lock their doors but to keep valuable items out of sight.

It’s up to us to take these warnings seriously and respond appropriately.

With the long weekend coming up, Elk Valley locals need to take extra precautions. We all know that things tend to get rowdier on long weekends, with rates of public intoxication increasing.

It’s likely that the amount of petty thefts will also increase over the long weekend.

Be extra cautious, and avoid making your vehicle or your bicycle a target for thieves.

We all want to have fun on the long weekend but that doesn’t mean we should let our guards down.

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Letters to the Editor Response to Joe Sawchuk’s letter to the editor It disappoints me that The Free Press has once again seen fit to publish another vitriolic letter from Joe Sawchuk of Duncan, B.C. regarding the ongoing strike/lockout involving B.C.'s teachers. His letter is incoherent and insulting, not only to teachers but to the citizens of B.C. (twofaced taxpayers by Joe's account!). His small-minded focus solely on pay raises shows how ill informed and ignorant he is. Admittedly, the fact that BC teachers are paid roughly 25 per cent less than teachers in Alberta is a major point of contention, but it would not have been reason enough for 90 per cent of B.C.'s teachers to have voted to go on strike.

What prompted this united walkout by B.C.'s teachers is the continued destruction of B.C.'s public education system by the BC Liberals.

After tearing up our contracts in 2002, this government has steadfastly worked to further destroy our working conditions and student’s learning conditions. The reduction of funding and loss of support systems in the schools have reached a critical stage, and teachers are finding it impossible to provide all students with the help they need and deserve.

Funding to private schools has increased at twice the rate as public schools, showcasing this government's elitist arrogance.

B.C.'s teachers have walked out to protest the government's continued refusal to accept two court rulings that state that their actions were unconstitutional and the demand that they return class size and composition ratios to the 2002 levels. If they could afford it then, they could certainly afford it now without increasing taxes to B.C.'s citizens. It might require taxing corporations and B.C.'s wealthy at a

more fair rate. As well, it would appear that the money given up by teachers for standing up for their beliefs has padded the government's pockets to such an extent that they are offering parents a cash payout.

While teachers may not be in the classroom, we continue to educate your children in a way that is just as important.

We are showing them that it is sometimes necessary to make sacrifices in order to maintain democracy and uphold the laws of the land, and we are teaching them to stand up to bullies.

Kim Gietz Fernie, B.C.

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Letter to the editor regarding Mount Polley Mine Disaster B.C.'s economy that is already facing what seems like the perfect economic storm of stagnant job growth, an acute skills shortage and the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on First Nation land title claims, can now add one more low pressure system into that mix: the Mount Polley Mine disaster.

To date, the government announced delays to Imperial Metals' Red Chris Mine and the suspension of the environmental assessment of the Morrison openpit mine project northeast of Smithers. For the mining sector – who had wanted environmental assessments and mine approvals reduced from upwards of ten years to as little as three – Mount Polley threw a big wet dish rag on that one as well.

But what hurts the most about Mount Polley? It may prove, at least in part, to be self-inflicted, laying waste to that old cliché saying that 'a penny saved is a penny earned.'

In its obsession to balance the budget at all costs, the B.C. government may have overlooked the fact that cutting corners doesn't always payoff in the long run. Sometimes you need to spend money in order to save it.

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As part of its 2001 'Core Services Review: The Original' (not the sequel), the government of Gordon Campbell cut the public-sector by roughly 7,000 positions. Red tape was out, deregulation was in.

Industry, according to the senior mandarins of the day, could be trusted to inspect itself for the most part, with an occasional personal appearance from a government inspector but never obtrusively so.

Despite early warning signs from the Walkerton tragedy in Ontario that cutbacks might not work out so well, the Campbell government continued on its merry cost-cutting ways.

A few months later, in 2002, Justice Dennis O'Connor, who had been appointed by the Ontario government to conduct the Walkerton Inquiry, formally concluded that government cutbacks had made the environment ministry less capable of identifying and dealing with environmental problems.

Fast forward to 2010, when the Testalinden Dam burst near Oliver, B.C. Commenting on the failure at the time, B.C. Public Safety Minister Michael de Jong stated: “Going forward, we will ensure communities are better protected from this kind of risk.” That commitment didn't work out so well.

And just as there were early warnings over the Testalinden Dam, there were also warnings over Mount Polley.

If the lessons from Walkerton and Testalinden didn't sink in, maybe this time they will.

First; political leaders who like parades need to be present when communities are hurting and shouldn't have to be chased by the media to show up.

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key ministers to report for duty either. It sucks when things go wrong on your holidays, but you signed up for the job. And that means being available to your office 24/7, 365 days of the year. Out of cell phone range doesn't cut it.

The government needs to shoot straight with the public. No more references to toxic sludge as “fine sand” or comparing a tailings dam breach with an “avalanche” or saying “this shouldn't have happened.” British Columbians had that last one figured out all on their own without the assistance of the B.C. Government and Public Engagement Office.

The government's duty, first and foremost, is to British Columbians, not the shareholders of Imperial Metals. They can handle their own PR. Stop trying to defy gravity. Case in point: in an August 8 interview on CBC Radio, Environment Minister Mary Polak claimed that "the number of inspections of mines has not changed," since the BC Liberals came to power in 2001. On the very same day, David P. Ball reported in The Tyee that the number of mine inspections in 2001, “were nearly double the number as there were in 2012.”

And while it may seem an eternity ago, only last year British Columbians were being promised yellow brick roads paved with $100 billion in LNG prosperity gold. Promises that seem more fanciful by the day.

But despite that hoopla, the single biggest job creation project in B.C. for 2014 may very well be the clean-up at the Mount Polley Mine.

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Library Restoration Project

We will be closed Saturday, September 6 to Monday, September 15 Reopen Tuesday, September 16 with brand new carpets. Come check them out.

Check our website fernie.bclibrary.ca or Facebook www.facebook.com/FernieHeritageLibrary or call 250-423-4458

Inspired By A Dream Grounded In Tradition Inspired By A Dream Grounded In Tradition Volunteer-Driven Volunteer-Driven NO ENTRY FEE NO MINIMUM PLEDGE NO ENTRY FEE NO MINIMUM PLEDGE Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride 1, 5 or 10 km Routes

Inspired

By A Dream Grounded In Tradition SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Volunteer-Driven Fernie Centre 888 836-9786 terryfox.org NO 1 ENTRY FEE Aquatic NO MINIMUM PLEDGE Registration 10:30 am Run begins 11:00 am Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride For information or to volunteer, contact Jennifer Parker jennifercparker@hotmail.com 250-423-1083

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 1 888 836-9786

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Starting Friday, August 29 to Thursday, September 4

Sin City:

A Dame to Kill For

Hercules

Rated: 18A: 7 pm Nightly 7 pm and 9 pm Fri., Sat. & Tues.

Rated: PG: 7 pm Nightly 7 pm and 9 pm Fri., Sat. & Tues.

BOOK THE ARCADE FOR YOUR NEXT AFTERNOON OR EVENING PARTY!

Want your event listed?

Add it online!

Visit www.ferniemovies.com for more info.

Call 250-423-3132 to book.

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3:00 pm Matinees on Sat & Sun $6.50 2D and $8.50 3D per person

321 2nd Avenue in Historical Downtown Fernie 250-423-7111

General

Senior

Family

$10.00

$8.00

$29.00

3D MOVIES

Child (12-)

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$2.00 Extra $6.50

Around the Valley

Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service.

Please send an email to customerservice@thefreepress.ca or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.

Mondays

• 7:00 to 9:30am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:45 to 9:30am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:30am – Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool • 9:30 to noon – 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 • 5:00 to 7:00pm – Kootenay Tai Kwon Do at Frank J Mitchell Elementary • 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 • 6:30 to 8:30pm – Kootenay Tai Kwon Do at Isabella Dicken Elementary •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 7:00pm – Kootenay Tai Kwon Do at Frank J Mitchell Elementary • 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 8:30pm – Kootenay Tai Kwon Do at Isabella Dicken Elementary • 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

• 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

Sundays

• 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

• 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

UPCOMING EVENTS September

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Island Lake Guided Hike – Heiko’s Trail Women’s Mountain Bike Camps, FAR (Beginner & Intermediate riders) 18th Annual Registration & Community Info Night, Sparwood Curling Rink 6-8 pm Tears and Gears Mountain Duathlon 9-2 pm Project 9 Race – Meet at Island Lake Parking lot – 7 pm Honey in the Jar, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Island Lake Guided Hike – Rock Way – Mt. FernieIsland Lake Lodge Dirt Diggler – details to be announced on bikefernie. ca Emily Brydon Foundation Event, Fernie Golf & Country Club Tom Savage, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Ladies Closing, Fernie Golf & Country Club Opening Reception, Fernie Arts Station 7 pm Fernie Mountain Bike Club season ending event – details on bikefernie.ca Elk River Swim, Drink, Fish Festival – details on www.elkriveralliance.ca

October 5 5 8

Men’s Closing, Fernie Golf & Country Club FernieHalfMarathon,Annex Park Strands, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm

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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 Tuesday, September 2 Monday, September 15 Monday, September 29 Monday, October 6

(in Council Chambers)

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Recreational Vehicle Parking With summer in full swing, Bylaw Enforcement would like to take this time to remind the residents of Sparwood of our Bylaws pertaining to Recreational Vehicle Parking Recreational Vehicle (RV’s) includes motor homes, campers, travel trailers and tent trailers.

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Recreational Vehicles, unhitched or hitched to a vehicle, can be parked on the street for 24 consecutive hours. (Traffic, Parking and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 472) Recreational Vehicles are not to be parked on any District Boulevard, Sidewalk or Greenbelt at anytime. (Traffic, Parking and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 472) In Residential Zones, off street parking and storage of Recreational Vehicles is not permitted in a front yard or side yard unless on a driveway. (Sparwood Zoning Bylaw No. 264)

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LABOUR DAY GARBAGE PICK UP SCHEDULE There will be NO GARBAGE PICKUP ON LABOUR DAY Monday, September 1, 2014 Garbage that is normally picked up on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Public Notice Please be advised that the trails in and around Sparwood are for walking, running, and biking.

Motorized vehicles are prohibited from using trails, walkway, and service roads within the District of Sparwood.

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.

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The community’s cooperation in this matter is much appreciated.

REGISTER NOW! Community Information and Registration Night Come out on Thursday, September 4, 2014 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to the Sparwood Curling Rink and find out what’s happening in your community. See programs of interest for people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to promote their organization, register for programs, and show what they have to offer. It's free!It's one night! Everyone is invited!

For more information please contact Sparwood Community and Facility Services at 250-425-0552or by email at recoffice@sparwood.ca to register your organization and book your table.

NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW Take Notice, that Council of the District of Sparwood will be considering Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1156, 2014 to exempt certain properties from taxation in accordance with sections 224 and 225 of the Community Charter. This Bylaw is scheduled to receive three readings at the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 2, 2014 and be adopted at the Regular Council Meeting, of Monday, September 15, 2014, both meetings at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Details of the exemptions, all of which are for ten years from 2015 to 2024, are as follows:

Sparwood is situated in the Southeastern corner of BC. Sparwood is a familyfriendly 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.

Folio

Address:

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.

2332.000 to2334.000 436, 438 & 440 Pine

Type of Exemption

Estimated Tax if not Exempted 2015

2016

2017

354.500

1301 Ponderosa Drive

Land around church

$ 494

$ 509

$ 524

354.760

1381 Ponderosa Drive

Land around church

$ 382

$ 393

$ 405

Land around church

$ 428

$ 441

$ 454

Sales 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.

3020.001

129 Centennial Square Land around church

$ 341

$ 351

$ 362

17.055

101 4th Ave

Property owned by non-profit

$ 345

$ 355

$ 366

17.000

102 2nd Ave

Leased from District by non-profit

$7,745

$7,977

$8,216

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.

818.120

606 Sparwood Drive

Leased from District by non-profit

$3,734

$3,846

$3,961

818.210

141A Aspen Drive

Leased from District by non-profit

$3,993

$4,113

$4,236

831.120

100 2nd Ave

Leased from District by non-profit

$ 308

$ 317

$ 327

2399.000

400 Lions Park Place

Leased from District by non-profit

$ 554

$ 571

$ 588

2522.000

705 Douglas Fir Rd

Lot 5, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 1309 Whitewood Crescent Lot 6, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 1311 Whitewood Crescent

Lot 8, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 1315 Whitewood Crescent

Lot 23, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 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

Leased from District by non-profit

$2,169

$2,234

$2,301

201.000 & 222.000 143 & 154 Pine Ave

Land around exempt seniors housing

$ 507

$ 522

$ 538

817.000

Eligible golf course property

$4,470

$4,604

2002 Highway #3

Total

$25,470

$26,233

$4,742

$27,020

A copy of the proposed Bylaw and related documentation may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays.

Barbara Nunes Director of Finance

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CONNECTION

CITY OF FERNIE BRITISH COLUMBIA

City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca City Council Meeting Schedule September 2014 7 14 21 28

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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

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

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

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

City Hall Hours City Hall will return to regular hours of operation from 8:00am to 5:00pm effective Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

Partnering Agreement between Shaw Cablesystems Limited and the City of Fernie Pursuant to sections 24 and 94 of the Community Charter, Council of the City of Fernie gives notice of its intention to enter into a Partnering Agreement with Shaw Cablesystems Limited (Shaw), which will allow Shaw to provide the general public complimentary guest access to use the Shaw Go Wi-Fi services during the Term of the Agreement.

The Agreement is for a five (5) year term and is non-exclusive.

A copy of the Partnering Agreement is available online or at City Hall for inspection during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST), Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays. For more information please contact the Director of Finance & Computer Services at 250-423-2223 or via email at terry.holt@fernie.ca.

School Zone Safety With the new school season just on the corner, the City of Fernie would like to remind drivers of the importance of parking safely in school zones.

To help make our streets safer for our children, we ask drivers to please be courteous and park responsibly when dropping off or picking up children from school.

Proposed West Fernie Boundary Extension

Public Hearing on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 7:00 pm

The Regional District of East Kootenay has requested the inclusion of West Fernie within the municipal boundary of the City of Fernie. The RDEK’s request follows their recent West Fernie Servicing and Restructure Petition that resulted in a majority of West Fernie property owners indicating their support for a governance restructure to join the City.

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC so that Council may hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by the proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 for:

Information on the proposed West Fernie boundary extension can be found on the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, during regular business hours. A public meeting will also be held to provide information and allow electors to ask questions related to the proposed boundary extension. The time and date of the meeting will be advertised in The Free Press and on the City’s website once confirmed.

Applicant:

Montane Developments Ltd., Inc. No. BC0936724

Location:

Whitetail Drive

Legal Description:

Portion of Lot A, DL 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP66828 and a Portion of Lot A, DL 4589, Kootenay District, Plan 9587, Except Plans NEP22339, NEP62291, NEP62407, NEP62408, NEP64706, NEP64864, NEP65351, NEP66828 and NEP66830.

Bylaw:

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.168, Bylaw No. 2252, 2014

Extension of Summer Day Camps The Fernie Aquatic Centre will continue running Day Camps in September should the schools not go back in session. Prices have been altered to match the amount of government assistance that will be reimbursed to the parents. They run Mon-Fri from 9:00-4:30pm. Each week has a different theme which includes a swim lesson, outdoor games, crafts and an unique adventure in our local community!

Fall Programs The Fernie Aquatic Centre is open for registration for fall programming which includes a Kids Triathlon Club, Junior Lifeguarding club and other advanced aquatic courses.

Please stop by the Fernie Aquatic Centre or call 250-423-4466 ext 0 if you have any questions on programs or activities.

Interested in Running for Public Office?

If you are interested in running for public office and would like to learn more about the process, visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca/EN/main/city/2014-generallocal-election/candidate-information.html. Nomination Packages are available both online and at City Hall. You will need at least two local nominators and will have to submit a $100 deposit with your nomination papers.

To learn more about the upcoming election, please visit the City’s website at www. fernie.ca or contact the Chief Election Officer, Kevin Allen, at chiefelectionofficer@ fernie.ca or 250-423-6817.

Employment Opportunities The City of Fernie is currently seeking a qualified Journeyman (Heavy Duty Mechanic) and an Operator 3 (Certified) Wastewater Collection and Treatment for the Public Works department.

Journeyman (Heavy Duty Mechanic) Responsible for maintenance and repair of a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powered equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, street sweepers, sanders, loaders, farm tractors and all related attachments; as well as maintenance and repairs to small motors on pumps, compressors, mowers, etc. This is a fully experienced journeyman working level position.

The applicant is proposing to rezone a portion of the subject property to provide for single detached residential units with or without an attached or detached secondary residential dwelling unit.

Requested Zoning Changes in Comprehensive Development One Zone Sub Area From: To: MU2 – Multiple Unit Two; LR2 – Leisure Recreation Two; and LR1 – Leisure Recreation One

DR1 – Detached Residential One

Comments can be made in person at the Public Hearing, or in any of the following methods:

By Email: cityhall@fernie.ca In Person: City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue

By Fax: (250) 423-3034

By Mail: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Any submissions received after 5:00PM, Monday, September 8, 2014 will not be accepted. No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. 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 the Planning Department at 250.423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie.ca.

Copies of the proposed bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC during normal business hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm August 21, 2014 to August 31, 2014 and 8:00am to 5:00pm September 1, 2014 to September 8, 2014 (excluding weekends and statutory holidays), or online at www.fernie.ca.

Operator 3 (Certified) Wasterwater Collection and Treatment Responsible for maximizing the performance of the wastewater collection and treatment facilities, troubleshooting and resolving problems, performing various wastewater tests and making adjustments as appropriate, and ensuring the minimization of all safety and health risks and environmental concerns.

In addition to these responsibilities, both positions will also operate various large and small equipment (as required) to cover manpower shortages and/or peak demands.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with current CUPE contract. Further details are available on the City website “Job Opportunities” page. Detailed applications containing resume and references should be received by 4:00pm, Thursday, September 4, 2014 addressed to: Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services City of Fernie PO Box 190 501 – 3rd Avenue Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Ticket Taker / Skate Monitor Fernie Arena Duties and Responsibilities The Monitor/Ticket Taker is responsible to the Director of Leisure Services.

Principle responsibilities include the taking of admission fees and/or tickets during public skating sessions and to ensure that the skating sessions are operated in a safe and enjoyable manner.

Required qualifications and further details are available on the City website “Job Opportunities” page. Detailed applications containing resume and references should be received by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday September 2, 2014 and addressed to: Cam Mertz/Director of Leisure Services City of Fernie P.O. Box 190 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Fax: (250) 423-6608 Telephone: (250) 430-1766

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From the Free Press Vault – August August 2004 – 10 years ago

August 1964 – 50 years ago

Three bears sent up Golden way “Three fearless grizzly bears were caught by conservation officers in Jaffray last week, the first grizzlies to be caught in the Elk Valley this year. Conservation officers (and brothers) Frank and Arnold de Boon caught the two cubs in a snare and culvert trap on August 10. The cubs, who were between one-and-a-half and two years old, were then tranquilized, tagged and put into a culvert trap to draw the mother who was caught in a snare in the early morning hours of August 11. The three bears were then driven 140 kilometres north of Golden and released into the wilderness.”

Indians Arriving on Friday for Saturday Curse-Lifting “A colourful parade of Indians in traditional headdresses will kick-off Fernie’s ceremony Saturday to lift the Legendary Indian Curse off the city and district. The Indians from Grasmere, Cranbrook, Invermere and St. Mary’s are expected to start arriving here Friday morning and they will set up their teepees in the North End Grounds.”

August 1989 – 25 years ago

August 1939 – 75 years ago

Fernie returns to unchlorinated water

Successful Lake Party

“The City of Fernie will once again have untreated water if a proposed $586,000 pipeline extension to the FaIry Creek natural springs is successful, Ken Till of Reid Crowther told council on Monday night. A crowd at the council meeting applauded the city’s decision and Alderman Lento added that it was a day for the citizens to rejoice as the town’s water should be preserved in its original state.”

Fernie Snow Valley

August 1914 – 100 years ago

Ski hill upgrading underway “A new ski lift, new runs aNd a variety of hill improvements will greet skiers at Fernie Snow Valley Ski Resort in the 1989/90 ski season.

The Elk T-bar, built when the ski hill first opened, is being replaced by a new lift called the El Quad chair. This lift begins near the Griz Inn and continues to an elevation slightly higher than the Elk T-bar.

Due to the new lift two more runs have been formed, the Power Trip is a level blue run extending the length of the old T-bar lift. The second run, Holiday, is level green and will be under the El Quad chair.”

CITY OF FERNIE BRITISH COLUMBIA

“The annual dinner of the Fernie Rotary Club, which was held on Wednesday evening at McBains Lake, was a howling success. Bert Johnson, who had charge of the dinner again proved his ability by putting on a magnificent spread.”

“The big attraction of the affair was Frank Vernon’s coloured jazz orchestra which provided music from every brand of instrument from a cross-cut saw to a pipe organ.”

“Saturday last, the sixth anniversary of the destruction of Fernie by fire, bore a family resemblance to August 1, 1908 in that it was hotter than a Babylonian fireplace and everything outdoors was dry as an Alberta Sunday. A sizeable bush fire both to the North and South of us though at a considerable distance supplied the smoke atmosphere and gusts of dust-laden wind whirling down the streets brought memories to those who went through the big conflagration.”

“Island Lake was visited by a large number of pedestrians on Sunday. The swimming is reported to be Jake.”

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City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca Notice to the Electors of the City of Fernie of an Alternative Approval Process for a Proposed Extension of Boundaries NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT under section 86 (Alternative Approval Process) of the Community Charter and section 20 of the Local Government Act, the Council of the City of Fernie (the “Council”) intends to petition the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development requesting an extension of the area of the municipality to include the area of CITY OF FERNIE West Fernie shown as the Proposed Boundary Extension Area BRITISH COLUMBIA on the following map:

Fernie (the “City”). The RDEK’s request follows their recent West Fernie Servicing and Restructure Petition process that resulted in the majority of West Fernie property owners indicating their support for a governance restructure to join the City. Although Council’s request to the Minister will be to approve inclusion of the entire Proposed Boundary Extension Area within the City’s boundary, the timing of the boundary extension is proposed to be phased with the RDEK upgrading the water distribution system, reconstructing the roads and installing a new sanitary sewer collection system and a new storm drainage system (as required) in each phase prior to that area being brought into the municipal boundary.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council may proceed with the boundary extension request unless, by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2014, at least ten percent (378) of the electors of the City submit a completed and signed Elector Response Form to the City Clerk indicating that Council must obtain assent of the electors by referendum vote before proceeding. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Council, and only those persons who qualify as electors within the municipality are entitled to sign Elector Response Forms.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (the “RDEK”) has requested the inclusion of the Proposed Boundary Extension Area illustrated above within the municipal boundary of the City of

Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in B.C. for at least 6 months, and have been a resident of the City of Fernie for the past 30 days or more.

Non-Resident Property Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector if

you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in B.C. for at least 6 months, have owned and held registered title to a property in the City of Fernie for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector.* •

NOTE* Only one Non-Resident Property Elector may submit an Elector Response Form per property, regardless of how many owners there may be.

A person may not sign more than one Elector Response Form (as either a Resident Elector or as a Non-Resident Property Elector, but not both) in relation to this Alternative Approval Process.

If less than ten percent (378) of municipal electors submit an Elector Response Form, the boundary extension request will be deemed to have the approval of the electors and the proposal may proceed to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for consideration. For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the number of electors is calculated as 3,778.

Elector Response Forms are available from Fernie City Hall located at 501 - 3rd Avenue, Fernie, B.C. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday until August 29, 2014 and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from September 2, 2014 until the September 29, 2014 deadline. City Hall can be contacted by phone at 250.423.6817 or email at cityhall@fernie.ca.

AND THAT this is the second and last publication of this notice in a newspaper.

The Corporation of the City of Fernie Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer

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Fernie fashion Celebrating a year of births hits the streets at the Elk Valley Hospital

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urgles, giggles and gifts were present as dozens of babies gathered outside the Elk Valley Hospital on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the births of babies born in 2013.

The event was the first of its kind, and guests enjoyed a picnic as well as an on-site expo where local businesses presented their products and services. Door prizes were also handed out to a few lucky attendees.

Leala Tomlinson, event organizer and registered nurse at the hospital, explained, “We’re just trying to promote our obstetrical services at the hospital.

We want people to know what it’s about here and what obstetrics means for Fernie.”

The obstetrics program, a health science program that deals with pregnancy and childbirth, at the Elk Valley Hospital services up to 15,000 patients

across Fernie, Elko, Jaffrey, Sparwood and Elkford.

Last year alone they delivered over 100 babies.

“We just want people to know we appreciate them having their baby here,” said Tomlinson, who gave birth to her own son Tripp at the hospital 15 months ago.

“It’s a special place to have your baby and we hope to do it again next year for our 2014 babies,” said Tomlinson.

Virginia Robinson, a general practitioner with obstetrics training (GPOB), agreed. “We think everyone who comes here has a great experience and we wanted an opportunity to share those experiences,” said Robinson.

She added, “We have five women who do maternity [here]. All over the country, family doctors are giving up maternity because of the nights. So the fact that we have five physicians who do maternity and are happy to get that call at three in the morning is great.”

Children show off their stylish clothing at the Fernie’s Got Fashion & Talent Sunday Summer Social.

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ocal clothing store models put their best feet forward during Sunday’s “Fernie’s Got Fashion” fashion show as part of the Sunday Summer Social.

From toddlers sporting the latest clothing from Grow Children’s Boutique to more mature professional styles on the ladies representing Odyssey, there was something there for everyone.

Door prizes were handed out to a few lucky attendees after the catwalk was cleared.

Next weekend, for the final week in the Sunday Summer Social calendar, the Rotary Club will be hosting a Corn Festival.

Parents and the babies of 2013 gathered at the Elk Valley Hospital for a mass birthday picnic.

Photo by S. Kucharski

Join us in Downtown Fernie for Sunday Summer Socials & Fernie Craft Fair

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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.

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Smashing Good Fun! What’s H OT Enjoying a drink after a round of golf on the balcony of the Clubhouse Restaurant.

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Smashing it up at the 2013 Demo Derby.

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For almost 40 years, the Fernie Lions Club have been entertaining the town with their annual demolition derby on the Labour Day weekend. Head down to the field next to the Fernie Golf Course (turn down the road at TJ’s Auto Body on 13th Street, just after the train tracks) for some smashing good fun!

All money raised is donated to various causes in the Elk Valley and over 100 volunteers are involved in putting the event together. Refreshments and concessions are available on-site, including a beer garden. It’s a great event for the whole family, so don’t miss it!

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Thursday 28th - Beautea Night $10 Treatments 6-9pm Friday 29th - Nicole Yates & Kate Moran Plays Live 8pm New SummerSundays Menu- $10 BBQ 6-9pm Wednesdays - Tarot Readings from 7pm Serving Lunch & Dinner Book Infinitea for your Private Functions email: infinitea@mail.com

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Taking the plunge for a good cause Campaign gone viral, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge makes its way to Fernie

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From left to right; Kim Bacon, Maren Koren, George King and Sarah Crossfield take the plunge for ALS. Photo by S. Kucharski

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The viral ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” campaign has hit Fernie and last weekend, a group that has a personal connection to the cause took a hit of ice water.

The campaign, which has seen celebrities and civilians alike posting videos all over social media, dictates that participants donate money to the cause and dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to reflect the symptoms that those afflicted with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) often endure.

George King, his wife Sarah Crossfield, Maren Koren and Kim Bacon lined up underneath a bobcat filled to the brim with ice and water on Sunday afternoon to do just that.

King’s aunt was recently diagnosed with the condition, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which rapidly weakens the muscles and ability to speak or swallow. Crossfield’s mother passed away from the disease in 2002, after struggling

with its debilitating symptoms for 15 years.

“This is for you, mom,” said Crossfield with a bracing smile in her challenge video.

Median onset survival for people with ALS is three and a half years.

“She was incredibly strong and [my parents] both managed to live with this painful, lifealtering disease with a lot of love and a fantastic sense of humour,” said Crossfield.

In addition to challenging their family in Medicine Hat and in England, King and Crossfield donated $100 to the cause.

“It’s something that’s affected my life on a personal level so I figured why not get some friends together for a good cause,” said King.

Koren nominated the boys at Whiskey Jack, a residential land development in Sparwood, as well as construction company Parastone. Bacon nominated The Free Press staff and friend Annie Korver, a rider from Calgary.

As of Sunday, August 24, the ALS Association has received $70.2 million in donation — in comparison to the $2.5 million raised last year.

Finning employees take part in the National ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. From left; Sparwood Branch Manager, Tom Tobin, Customer Service Supervisor, Ed Kutzner, and Service Advisor, Rhonda Clark.

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Craig Mohr, new head coach of the Fernie Ghostriders, donated $100 for ALS research after completing the Ice Bucket Challenge on centre ice of the Fernie Memorial Arena..

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Fernie childcare program welcomes a fresh face people don’t join the field. She noted that there could be a lot of interest in childcare and children, but not enough to draw them into creating a career out of it. he College of the Rockies Fernie campus Both Palmer and Sehacker are adamant, though, is hoping to promote their early childhood about the rewarding experience the career can education program bring. by bringing in a fresh face “I believe that the quality of to teach. education a person receives “I believe that the quality Instructor Jennifer in early life is indispensible of education a person Sehacker will be leading a in bringing out that child’s recieves in early life is childcare health, safety and potential,” Sehacker noted. nutrition course this fall. indispensible in brining “Every child is worth putting all Sehacker began her career out that child’s potential.” your effort into.” putting on preschool reading Palmer is hoping that the Fernie programs out of libraries Jennifer Sehacker program will receive a response in small communities and Early Childhood Education similar to the overwhelming one shortly after began teaching Instructor Cranbrook’s program received, kindergarten. where their full-time online With 15 years of course quickly filled up. experience, she said she’s “The uptake at [the Cranbrook ready to inspire others to join the field. campus] this year has been received really well,” “I really want people to take the course so said Palmer. “It’s not even an option to do it online they can learn that by teaching children it’s the anymore because there aren’t anymore spots.” most challenging, but rewarding, position you can The Health, Safety & Nutrition course will run have and you’re going to have a significant, and from September 4 to December 11 in the evenings hopefully positive, influence on children’s lives,” at the Fernie Campus and is open to high school Sehacker said. graduates with a minimum grade of 65 per cent in Campus manager Anita Palmer said that this English 12 or equivalent. move is meant to try and solve the childcare If the course’s 16-seat capacity fills up as Palmer shortage problem in the Elk Valley. hopes it does, more classes will be added in the “Part of the issue is attracting people to the field spring. of early childhood education,” explained Palmer, For full eligibility details including application citing inadequate pay as a possible reason for why fees and tuition, visit cotr.bc.ca/fernie.

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Wildlife Corner

The bear reacted defensively, defending her cub, her space and her food. Mountain bikers, remember, your speed and quietness put you at greater risk for sudden encounters. Make noise when approaching blind corners, creeks, berry patches and areas where the line of sight is poor to warn wildlife of your presence.

Submitted by Kathy Murray Wildsafe B.C. Community Coordinator

Fortunately we’ve had a great berry crop this year in the Elk Valley and plenty of natural food for wildlife but bears have still been reported accessing non-natural food sources (garbage) in Elk Valley communities Let’s work together and take a proactive approach before the berries run out and garbage lures more bears into town. Thank you for taking time to bear proof your property.

The end result will be a safer and cleaner community for people and bears, and fewer bears needlessly destroyed.

Wildlife sightings Fernie Grizzly sow and cubs reported on Heiko’s trail.

A mountain biker surprised a mother bear and cub at close range on Deadfall trail in Ridgemont. “She stood up on her hind legs as I came around the corner and started lip/ jaw smacking and huffing. Then the cub took off and she ran after it so it all ended well.”

New early childhood education teacher Jennifer Sehacker joins the Fernie College of the Rockies faculty.

Photo by S. Kucharski

Sparwood

Cougar sightings reported at Grave lake campground and by the CP Rail station rest house.

Elkford

Bears reported accessing garbage on Balmer Crescent and Galbraith Drive.

We live in wildlife habitat. Be aware of your surroundings and respectful of the environment.

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

For more information on keeping communities’ safe and wildlife wild please visit www.wildsafebc.com, or follow us on Facebook.

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girls are in a new phase, and lets just say, it’s left Shelby Cain me a little jumpy. When I least expect it they come running at me, leading with their tiny dirt-encrusted hand clenched tight, and a look of sweet victory, like Michele Dwyer, right, and her daughters the cat that caught the canary. serve food made from scratch at Sparwood’s I know what’s coming, but before I can Putters Grill.

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Submitted by Jenna Jensen “Mommy, look what I found!” And the hand opens. Inside could be anything. Whatever it hose looking for a great dining is, I know it will be alive. experience need look no further than Spiders are a best-case scenario, because Sparwood's Putters Grill located in the they are unable to launch themselves directly Sparwood Golf Course Clubhouse. into my hair. Anything that hops, flies, or even The newly established restaurant prides anything that startles easily is not so good. itself on great homemade food, while offerI now have a conditioned response to seeing ing amazing views of the course and nature the hand, like one of Pavlov’s dogs salivating at its best. to the bell, where I jump back dramatically Michele Dwyer, owner and cook explained and squeal. Usually I knock something over. her vision, "As a golfer I found there wasn't a For my kids this is almost as good as capturing lot of choices in last year's restaurant here. I their little prisoner in the first place. have cooked and waitressed, and wanted to Where did this come from? When I was a kid offer Sparwood fresh, homemade cooking.”

I was just like them. Up to my elbows in frogs “Here at Putters Grill we serve the basics in all and snakes and anything that was moving on categories, and serve breakfast all day.” the ground. The slimier the better. The bigger She went on to say, “Our food is homemade, the better. from scratch, not pre-made fast food. Our If you got something really good; like a burgers, rolls, fries, pies and so much more warty, squishy toad or an extra long garter are made with fresh ingredients right here in snake, you could showcase your prize to the the kitchen. We ensure that our guests are getother kids in the neighbourhood. A crowd ting the best. We even offer many gluten free would assemble around the bucket. The older options.” siblings might even come give it a glance, and With a menu that caters to all tastes, a you would stand back and soak in your 15 roomy dining area and an amazing outside minutes of superstardom, telling and re-telling patio, those looking to get away from the them about how you managed to jump in hustle and bustle of town will find nothing that nasty swamp, even though you weren’t but peace and serenity at the Grill. allowed to get wet.

With a children's menu and a full selection If someone’s big sister happened to stop by of refreshments, Putters Grill caters to kids and let out a shriek, you’d snicker to your little and adults alike. posse. What a sissy.

"I really would like to extend a warm welSo now I’m a sissy. And as I watch my three come to residents and visitors to come enjoy and five year olds jamming their hands into the food and atmosphere here at Putters algae-ridden slews and dark crevices in rocks Grill," Dwyer said. with unyielding curiosity, I realize being a sissy The restaurant is fully licensed and open must be a learned behavior. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.

It seems that most kids come into the world Putters Grill is seasonal and will be open until with a fearless wonderment, ready to grab the end of October, weather permitting. and hold and discover. And then somewhere along the line we get squeamish.

The feeling of a giant grasshopper burrowing his long, knobby legs and beady-eyed face into my scalp makes me want to tear my skin off like a pair of itchy skinny jeans. Three thinks it tickles.

This weekend they caught a frog.

As far as frogs go, this guy was pretty cute. He was about the size of a quarter, and his jumping radius seemed to max-out at two inches.

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Golf vacations can improve your game

olf vacations have become more and more popular as enthusiasts take advantage of holidays abroad to play a few rounds on some magnificent courses. What golfer doesn’t dream of hitting some balls on a mythical Scottish course or surrounded by cacti in the American Southwest or in an exotic African environment?

American destinations are still all the rage with Canadian golfers. South Carolina, especially Myrtle Beach, as well as Florida, California, and Arizona have

an abundance of golf courses to satisfy every calibre of golfer. Mexico and South America also offer some beautiful spots for golfing fans. For those who love discovering new places, a trip to Europe will allow you to combine rounds of golf with cultural visits.

Spain, Portugal, the south of France, and Britain all offer breath-taking courses.

On the African continent, Tunisia, Morocco, and South Africa are particularly wellknown as golf-vacation destinations.

Travel agencies specializing in golf packages can advise you on the best destinations, taking into account the time of year, the length of stay, your tastes, and your budget. In many cases, these packages include flights, lodging, car rental, tee-off reservations, some meals, and visits to tourist attractions.

Be sure to find out about insurance and other costs that are not included. Plan to take a lighter golf bag with you, and make sure it is easily recognizable when it’s time to pick it up at the airport baggage carrousel!

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If certain items can have an impact on the score card, others are there just to make the sport more agreeable. Some are short-lived while others will be around for years to come. Apart from some strange items, such as balls which travel even further, tees which help you add a few yards to your drive and golf club covers in the form of your favourite mascot, several accessories have appeared on the market over the last few years.

Specialized shops are packed with new gadgets developed for the informed golfer.

Among them are special glasses to help find balls lost among the trees or a laser range finder to measure the precise distance between your ball and the flag. This optical device can also “read” the slope of the green.

To this can be added microfiber towels, brightly coloured umbrellas, more and more sophisticated golf carts equipped with a brush for shoes and a kit to wash clubs.

Away from the golf course, accessories are also numerous: a carpet to practice your putts with an automatic

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New Elkford Disc Golf Course

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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he Deerborne Disc Golf Course in Elkford officially opened earlier this month. giving Elk Valley disc golf enthusiasts another course to play the game they love.

With logs, trees and hills, the course will provide players with new challenges.

“This one’s a little bit rougher [than the Lizard Range Disc Golf course in Fernie],” Kevin King, the man behind the project said. “It tests your long

accuracy.”

King was introduced to the sport five years ago, while living in Lethbridge.

“When I got the job here, I just figured it’s something that I enjoy, I think it’s something that the town would enjoy,” he explained.

Last year King approached Elkford council, asking for their support, and with donations from the Columbia Basin Trust Fund and the Elkford Project Society, he successfully completed the 18-basket course.

“I haven’t heard anything but good news about it,” he noted. “From what I’ve seen already, lots of people are playing it.”

The course includes nine holes between Deerborne Drive and Alpine Drive, and another nine holes between Alpine Drive and Highway 43.

King said he is hoping the Elk Valley disc golf community will adopt the course as a new location for their annual tournaments.

Kevin King throws discs on the new Elkford course.

Photo by K. Dingman

2nd Annual Fernie Enduro Race Riders raced the 2nd Annual Fernie Enduro last Saturday.

Photo by S. Kucharski

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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iders gathered at Island Lake Lodge to take part in this year’s descent-heavy 2nd Annual Fernie Enduro Race on Saturday morning.

One hundred riders met up in Cedar Valley, prepared for a fun day of racing.

Event director Dan Savage was on hand to prep the riders for the day ahead and to cheer them on at the starting line.

Savage described the event as “more social and enjoyable” compared to other races given its unique set up, where only the descents are timed, giving riders the opportunity to catch up with their fellow participants between declines.

The descents in this year’s course included Verboton, Slunt/Brokenback and Project 9.

The event drew in all sorts of riders looking to have a good race, including first time participant Carter Nieuwesteeg.

“As a local racer I’ve only done the Fernie 3 and the Fernie Lungbuster, I wanted to switch it up a bit and try an enduro because I’m not a downhiller, I’m cross-country,” explained Nieuwesteeg. “I’m just going to take it easy and have fun today.”

Nieuwesteeg placed second in his age bracket – Under 19 — just ahead of David Silverthorne and just behind Alexander Silverthorne.

Serge Gosselin Free Press of the

Serge Gosselin competed in the Professional Disc Golf Association’s World Championships held in Portland, Oregon from August 9 to August 16.

Gosselin is an avid disc golf player. You can often find him playing at the Lizard Range Disc Golf Course here in Fernie.

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Submitted by Jill Snell Ladies League

Ladies' Day Results: August 20, 2013 Special Tournament Day: 2014 Fernie Ladies Amateur Open It was a tight game with the team low gross winners placing second in the low net category and the team low net winners placing second in the low gross category.

Team Low Gross First Place: Bridget Hemsted and Ursula Schroeder Second Place: Arlene Bye and Donna Clark Third Place: Karen Lozza and Kathy Pachara Team Low Net First Place: Patti Vadnais and Pat Moore Second Place: Jane Hay (with her blind draw partner) Third Place: Jill Snell and Patti Kuntz Individual Low Gross First Place: Bridget Hemsted Second Place: Arlene Bye Third Place: Ursula Schroeder Individual Low Net First Place: Patti Vadnais Second Place: Donna Miller Third Place: Pat Moore Thanks goes out to Kokanee Springs Golf Resort (our tournament sponsor) and Jay's Jewellers (our event sponsor) for supplying prizes for all our first place winners. Please see our ad in this edition of The Free Press for a full list of our sponsors for the Fernie Ladies Amateur Open.

The Phyllis Buchan Memorial award was also

awarded to the Low Net players in the 55+ division. Arlene Bye was the winner in this field with a net score of 66 matching Jean Buchan's winning score from last year. Their names will be engraved on the Phyllis Buchan Memorial Plaque along with other past winners.

Closest to the Pin (0-30 hdcp) Kathy Pachara Closest to the Pin (32+ hdcp) Jane Hay Longest Putt (0-30 hdcp) Kathy Pachara Longest Putt (32+ hdcp) Sheila Barling, Creston Closest to the Line (0-30 hdcp) Bridget Hemsted Closest to the Line (32+ hdcp) Sheila Barling, Creston All of these lovely ladies took home gift certificates from Odyssey 'Clothing For Your Journey' We look forward to having many of you out on the course next week and we will look forward to finding out how our team did at the Golden Golf Course at the East Kootenay Team Challenge.

Also save the date for Sunday, September 21, 2014 for the 4:30 p.m. shotgun of the Closing Special for Tuesday Ladies Golf at the Fernie Golf and Country Club. All ladies, members and non-members alike, are invited to come out and enjoy this evening of fun and camaraderie. Registration will be available in the proshop starting September 1, 2014.

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The ladies section of Fernie Golf & Country Club would like to thank all our sponsors for making our 2014 Fernie Ladies Amateur Open a huge success.

TOURNAMENT SPONSOR Kokanee Springs Golf Resort, Crawford Bay EVENT SPONSOR Jay’s Jewellers HOLE SPONSORS Coal Valley Motors Elevation Showcase Fernie Chiropractic Majic, Purdy Law Corporation Nufloors Odyssey ‘Clothing For Your Journey’ Park Place Lodge Fernie Golf & Country Club Fernie Ghostriders Hockey

SPECIAL SPONSORS Julie Dube and Fernie Mountain Spirits and Wine Nan Morrison Best Western Plus - Fernie Mountain Lodge Mandy Lawson, BC RMT PRIZE SPONSORS 7-Eleven Bean Pod Brecan Building Supplies, Fernie Fernie Athletic Therapy Fernie Stanford Resort Freyja Lifestyle Fashion Kay Chesley and Fernie Alpine Resort Marilyn Bruschetta Mow and Snow Land Care, LTD Overwaitea Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory The Tipple

Thank you to all our players, especially those who came in from out of town. A special thank you to Ray and Jason Bryant and all the grounds crew staff, as well as Mel Dies and Michael Van Horne and all the pro-shop staff for all of their hard work. Our tournament would not have been the success it was without all of their efforts and help.

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This summer, Fernie’s smallest tennis enthusiasts competed in the Fernie Junior Tennis Tournament.

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Results Under 12’s winner Mack Sanderson Under 12’s runner up Mattias Larsen Under 12’s Plate 1 Winner Ines Whitefoord Under 12’s Plate 1 Runner up Nolan Rosenegger Under 12’s Plate 2 Winner Gwyn Merritt Under 12’s Plate 2 Runner up Bryn Williams Under 12’s Plate 3 Winner Morgan [last name not provided] Under 12’s Plate 3 Runner up Nate Clarke

Under 10’s winner Mack Sanderson Under 10’2 runner up Kelly Bannityne Under 10’s Plate 1 Winner Ines Whitefoord Under 10’s Plate 1 Runner up Olivia Howse Under 10’s Plate 2 Winner Bryn Williams Under 10’s Plate 2 Runner up Nolan Rosenegger Under 10’s Plate 3 Winner Kerry Williams Under 10’s Plate 3 Runner up Blake Bannityne Under 8’s Winner Kerry Williams Under 8’s Runner up Blake Bannityne Most improved player: Milly Gadd Best sportsmanship award: Ava Whitefoord

Teen leaves competition in his wake at Nationals

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The Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club is seeking applications for a Swim Coach.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with a “can do” attitude. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop positive working relationships with young athletes, coaches, parents and volunteers.

The successful candidate will have coaching experience within the context of a competitive swimming club. Preference will be given to coaches with NCCP swimming qualifications, but all applications will be considered.

Principle Responsibilities: • Administer swim programs for specific age and ability swim groups.

• To work alongside the head coach to promote and support the strategic initiatives of the club.

• To assist in the annual swim meet hosted by EVDSC. Applicants will be engaged under a contract for services. The hours of work are negotiable but are not expected to exceed 10 hours per week. Fees are negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Please submit your resume, together with a covering letter to Emma Dressler at info@elkvalleydolphinswimclub.com no later than September 2 2014.

Cranbrook teen, Colden Thompson, wakeboarded at the Canadian National Wakeboard Championships in mid August.

Submitted photo

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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self-taught teen from Cranbrook landed himself a spot to compete at the Canadian National Wakeboard Championships in Bala, Ontario on August 16-17.

Seventeen-year-old Colden Thompson has only been a competitive wakeboarder for a year, but has made a podium-finish at every event he’s participated in. Including the national’s competition, where he came in third.

"With Colden being fairly new to competing, this is truly a development opportunity for his future," said his father, Dwayne Thompson.

Colden said he had always been an outdoors person, waterskiing in his younger years. At ten years old, his parents bought him a wakeboard and he hasn’t looked back since.

Wakeboarding is considered an extreme watersport, where riders get dragged on boards behind motorboats before lifting themselves through the air to perform tricks and flips. Points are given

based on the difficulty and the amount of tricks a rider does during a sequence.

For the last three years, Colden has trained at Tie Lake, near Jaffray. He represented both his hometown of Cranbrook as well as the Waterski and Wakeboard Association of Alberta (WSWA) at nationals, which were held at Bush’s Watersports Park in Bala, Ontario two weeks ago.

Colden said the nationals trip “[gave him] the chance to learn more about the sport and to ride with – and learn from – the most talented riders in the country.”

“I would be competing against people who were older than me and younger than me,” said Colden of the competition. “It didn’t matter, we weren’t grouped separately on age, because it was just based off of how good you are.”

Colden isn’t stopping any time soon. He made waves this weekend at the WSWA Provincials at Alix Lake near Red Deer, Alberta.

“Every day that I’m not working or doing something else, I’m wakeboarding,” said Colden of his love for the sport.

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Local artist paints for an audience

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

L Laura Nelson painted live as part of the Art Beat’s Summer Art Walk.

Photo by K. Dingman

ast week, local artist Laura Nelson hosted a live painting session as part of the Art Beat’s Summer Art Walk.

Dozens of art enthusiasts made their way to Clawhammer Letterpress last Wednesday evening for her acrylic canvas painting demonstration.

“It was my first time doing something like that,” Nelson admitted. “I was a little bit nervous because I’m a very private painter, but it felt good.”

Born and raised in Fernie,

Nelson said the natural beauty she said. “I’m certainly only a student and will be of the small town forever.” She went on inspires her to say, “I’m always paintings.

“I’ve learned keen to share ideas “The landscape a lot from and hopefully inspire is a really others who other people that important subject shared their are interested in matter for me,” knowledge.” painting.” she noted.

Local painter Pamm A l t h o u g h Laura Nelson Ciupa will be hosting Nelson has been Local painter a live painting session canvas painting tonight in front of since 2003, she Fernie City Hall as said she still has part of the Art Beat’s Summer room to grow as an artist.

“I’ve learned a lot from others Art Walk program. who shared their knowledge,”

Funk band raises the alarm and pushes genres

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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hen Vancouver-based band Five Alarm Funk was created a little over a decade ago, the ten-piece group never anticipated pushing the boundaries of music as far as they have.

Lead vocalist and drummer Tayo Branston said he is aware that to outsiders, having as many people in the band as they do might sound overwhelming, but it’s the bands numbers that actually keeps their sound so fresh and so unpinnable in a sea of genres. “[Having so many members] allows us to push the borders,” said Branston, “because everyone has a different way of writing or music they grew up with … and that really pushes the band with what we can do.”

What they ‘do’ now is create tight, intricate arrangements blasted by funk vocals, psychedelic guitars and huge horns. It’s music that Branston says is the band’s “own Five Alarm style or way of doing things.”

Ultimately, the band was pushed to create the June 2014 release Abandon Earth; a concept album that follows the storyline of a psychotic ice cream man journeying to the center of the earth, facing Armageddon robots and others along the way.

The album was a culmination of the band developing the way they created their sound. Moving forward from the process of their formative years where horns, percussion, drums and guitar were individually laid out in jam sessions, to writing music with specific visuals in mind for the final track.

The band will be taking its visuals on the road for a three-city mountain stint through Canmore, Nelson and finishing up in Fernie on August 30 at The Northern.

Branston really comes alive when he thinks of touring.

His voice bubbling with energy, he insists that, “The show [is] going to be a super exciting, exhilarating dance party and to be able to have that kind of fun and release is something that everybody in the world should have.

Five Alarm Funk will be making their way to Fernie on August 30.

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Wages starting over $20.00 per hour!!!!

If you have a strong desire to be in the automotive industry and enjoy collaborating with a high energy team, we have an opportunity for you!

Our company is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. Our Sparwood location is looking for relentless problem solvers who not only have strong technical skills, but who are also good communicators and thrive in the service industry.

If you meet these requirements, we want to hear from you!

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• You continually strive to provide exceptional customer service and exceed every client’s expectations.

• You have the ability to excel in a physically demanding environment that includes heavy lifting and moving constantly throughout your shift.

• Perform tire removal/installation/repair service safely for all passenger and light truck vehicles. This includes removing wheel assemblies, dismounting tires, balancing, inflating and installing repaired or replacement tires, and reinstalling wheel assemblies according to procedure. This also includes diagnosing injuries, evaluating repair ability, and choosing and carrying out proper repair methods.

• Assist and perform mechanical inspections and service including complete understanding and use of work order inspection procedures and tools, basic understanding and use of alignment machine, flush machines, oil lube and filter service as trained using the Kal Tire Mechanical Fundamentals training, and successful sign off by journeyman technician.

• Contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by following all safety and environmental policies and rules and by taking an active approach to accident prevention and environmental protection.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Grade 12 or GED. • Contribute to an upbeat atmosphere in the workplace by supporting and providing assistance to other team members.

• You have excellent communication skills, a mechanical aptitude and detail oriented..

We offer:

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• Competitive wages, with benefits, while gaining fundamental business knowledge.

• Working with a Well-Established Company – Kal Tire has been in business since 1953 and currently has over 250 store locations across Canada. Continued expansion plans lead to career advancement opportunities.

• Profit Sharing – Significant additional income can be obtained through our highly competitive profit sharing program that recognizes individual and team contributions.

• Technology – We grant everyone access to the newest tools and technology in both the automotive and business sectors, allowing all of our team members to gain the newest skills in today’s market.

Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Sales and Service opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume to craig_hanzel@kaltire.com indicating Sales and Service in the subject line or in person to: 601 Sparwood Drive, Sparwood. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

For current career opportunities please visit kaltire.com/careers

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Sparwood, B.C.

Furnished & unfurnished properties available for rent in Sparwood & Elkford. Call Lindsay 250-425-1180 or

SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial.

Call Finnigan’s Storage. 250423-3308 or 250-423-4207.

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STORAGE PLUS: Bays heated or cold & service bays with air, minor repairs.

250-423-7492.

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Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks FOR SALE BY OWNER move in ready 1970 Newly renovated mobile home 3 bedroom Large kitchen, dining room, family room & separate laundry room.

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Located in F.M.H.P Call 250-423-3340 for info & viewing times.

REDUCED PRICE 2 large bdr + large addition; new bath, floor & appliances.

Full 6’ fence plus newly paved driveway in Sparwood Mountainview Trailer Park Asking $38,000.

Call 250-425-2582

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ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month 2 & 3 Bdrm - $850 (& up)-month

Includes: covered parking, sauna, heat, lights & hot water

1-250-865-7676 SPARWOOD, B.C. Quiet • Comfortable • Affordable

GOLDEN OAK GARDENS 1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)- month 2 Bdrm - $850 (& up)- month

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Walking Distance to Mall

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ALPINE COURT Spacious NEW apartments

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Includes heat, lights, & hot water

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PineCrest Apartments Sparwood BC 1 bedroom apartments newly renovated, furnished and unfurnished available immediately starting at $800/month

• Close to downtown • Affordable • Hot water included • Your new home!

2 Bdrm:$850 (& up)-month

Auto Financing Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

SPARWOOD - FOR RENT Mobile home - all appliances. $900/month Call Joe 250-425-5387

250-425-9912 Well kept 2 bedroom Condo for rent in Sparwood Heights Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, storage area, use of exercise room & sauna. No Smoking, No Pets.

Available August 1st $950 Furnished Heat included Call 250-423-3598 or 250-423-1224

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RV Pads

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MONTHLY RV Sites Available October 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 -$415/ month plus power & taxes. Includes water, sewer, basic cable. Outdoor winter RV storage is also available $75.00/month - no services.

Camp Bridal RV Park 53870 Bridal Falls Rd in Bridal Falls BC. For more info Phone:604745-2267 email: info@campbridal.ca www.campbridal.ca

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SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448 primeprop@mymts.net

1 Bdrm:$775 (& up)-month

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Lilac Terrace – Seniors Housing Addition and Renovations Sparwood, BC

Sealed Tenders from Prime Contractors will be received at the office of Deborah Friesen, Administrator, Lilac Terrace, Elk Valley Seniors’ Housing Society, 102 – 2nd Avenue, PO Box 1587, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 on or before September 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., local time.

Tender Revisions may be faxed to 250-425-2591.

Lilac Terrace is located at 102 – 2nd Avenue, Sparwood, BC. The work includes, but is not limited to: Construction and related site work for eight (8) single residential suites, four (4) double residential suites, two Community Rooms, Laundry, two Offices, Kitchen Addition with new equipment and an Elevator. The additions have a gross area of 1470.8 m².

Tender Documents are available electronically to all Contractors, after August 18, 2014 from: SICA Plan Room – Kelowna and Construction Opportunities On-Line Network 104 – 151 Commercial Drive (COOLNet Alberta) Kelowna, BC V1X 7W2 Website: www.coolnet.ab.ca Telephone: 250-491-7330 Email: kelowna@sica.bc.ca A Bidding Contractor is a company capable of performing all the requirements of the Construction Contract CCDC 2 2008, Supplements thereof, 10% Bid Bond, 50% Performance and 50% Labour and Material Payment Bonds and in compliance with the “Instructions to Bidders� issued with the Tender Documents.

A mandatory site inspection for General Contractors will occur on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, commencing at 2:00 p.m., local time at the Building Entrance. It is recommended that all Trade Contractors attend to the site on this date. No other building tours are permitted prior to close of Tender.

1422 & 1462 – 6th Avenue, Fernie Located behind the Best Western

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Furnished and Unfurnished Properties for rent in Sparwood and Elkford Contact Tammie Davy with Custom Real Estate and Property Management at 250-425-2968 or log on to www.elkvalleylistings.ca for more information.

Apartment Units

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month 2 & 3 Bdrm- $850 (& up)- month

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30’s Wedgewood China set, 55 pc. 8 place setting, like new $250. Fly Tying Kit, very complete, $220. Good selection Porcelain Dolls $15 - $35 ea. Sale on Gibson Guitars – 1970’s era – 20% off. J50 was $2500 now $1900, Southern Jumbo was $2900 now $2400. MK35 Gibson was $1500 now $1200.

Gibson J40 – was $1700 – now $1460. Selection of Golf Clubs & Bags, singles or sets. All Bikes 25% off. Variety of Fridges $200 to $425. 9 Dr. Dresser wood $149. 10 Dr. Dresser wood $125. Electric Lawnmower 1 yr old $99. Honda Brush Cutter $249. 1973 Cadillac Coupe De Ville Collectors plates. Must be seen 15K. ’93 Jaguar XJ6 $3500 – 125000 mi. 91 Cadillac 4 Dr Deville 120,000 mi - $3200. 1993 Ford F150 ½ ton, runs good 130,000 mi $3200 crew cab. 1980 Ford cube van $2900.

Set of Water Skis Wetline USA $75. Fitness Club Exercise Bike, new was $249, now $199. Various washers, dryers, ranges $125 - $249. Lots of musical instruments and accessories.

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

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Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!� 20x20 $4,055.

25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586.

32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851.

47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.10/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

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Your Best Choice for Great Hong Kong Style Cuisine!

Brought to you by Fernie’s premiere Chinese restaurant

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of August 31 to September 6, 2014 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: PISCES, ARIES, AND TAURUS.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

Expect your boss to ask you to attend a training session; it might open the door to a more interesting job. A trip is brewing on the horizon.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

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1221A 7th Ave., Hwy. 3 Fernie • Beside ReMax

BRAIN GAMES ACROSS

CROSSWORDS

For you, September is synonymous with renewal. Take advantage of this time to carefully re-examine the rhythm of your life.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

You don’t necessarily feel at ease in large crowds. However, you are given the responsibility of gathering together quite a lot of people for a large scale event.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

You are faced with a lot of work, mainly small details that have to be settled urgently. At home, don’t hesitate to ask other family members to give you a helping hand.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

Some of your loved ones might invite you to sign up for a special weekly activity that will help you to stay fit over the winter months.

1. Citrus beverage 4. Impulse 8. Engine parts 12. Trim PUZZLE NO. 724 13. Mr. Julia 14. Microwave, e.g.

15. Island necklace 16. Supreme Court count 17. Star’s car 18. Lip 20. Grassland 22. Unhealthy mist 24. Fair 26. Black ____ spider 28. Picnic crasher 29. Find a sum 32. Pub drink 33. Serious 35. Rightful 36. Affirmative 37. Toothpaste option 38. Untangle 40. Sworn promise 42. Mound 43. Oak nuts 47. Wool growers 49. Make do 50. Out of action

52. Part of TGIF 55. Genealogy chart 56. ____ and void 57. Gain 58. Broadcast 59. Virtuous 60. Chipper

DOWN 1. Each part 2. Buck’s companion 3. Occurrences 4. Coffee containers 5. Increase 6. Rifle, e.g.

7. Component 8. Soft drink 9. Enthusiastic 10. Notation 11. January forecast 19. Past

21. Log 22. Bend 23. Distance measure 25. Hurdle 27. Carriage 29. Counseling 30. Battle of rivals 31. Remove from print 34. Coming to a halt 39. Tarzan’s chum 41. Greeting word 43. Play divisions 44. Apple remainder 45. Exposed 46. Marsh plant 48. Join 51. Couple 53. Londoner’s beverage 54. Pig enclosure

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 723

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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

Your friends might find it a bit hard to draw you out of the house. You take the time to organize your little love nest to your liking by using all necessary means.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

You might be required to travel more often than usual. What’s more, you spend a lot of time on the phone or on social media. You feel particularly curious..

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You find yourself faced with a mountain of files to deal with at work. Even though it is a rather stressful situation, you enjoy some extra income as a result.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

You are fairly dynamic, and there’s a good chance that you will find a way to really spoil yourself. Your friends convince you to participate in some interesting activities.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

Stress is truly the plague of this century.

It is important to take a step back occasionally in order to relax and see things from a better perspective.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

Your friends could very well drag you out for a relaxing weekend. Or maybe your life partner will suggest a romantic getaway.

In other words, some form of down-time is on the horizon.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

You are confronted with some big responsibilities, but they will have the benefit of giving you a better perspective on your career. A few hours of overtime are also to be expected.

PUZZLE NO. 460

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.

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Visit the college car gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

Cool back to college cars for under $15,000 While some lucky students may have received new cars as high school graduation gifts, the odds are most will have scrimped and saved from part-time to buy that first set of wheels.

Whatever the financial circumstances, young buyers will surely share the desire for a car that is economical to operate. Here are five picks available in Canada for under $15,000 – all prices quoted exclude taxes and delivery charges.

Extra dollars bring techy additions that transform it into a Wi-Fi hotspot and enable the downloading of useful in-car apps to aid navigation. An Ecotec 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine, mated to a five-speed tranny, provides the Spark! Sips gas at 6.4/5.7 L/100kms (city/hwy).

D Toyota Yaris Hatchback: $14,255 At the time of writing, only the 2014 version is available but the new look 2015 is on its way, so look for deals B Nissan Micra: $9,998 on the outgoing car.

The Micra is back after a 21-year The proven 1.5-litre engine and fiveabsence and it’s a more than welcome speed manual transmission remain return. It has a European style, boast– currently offering a fuel economy ing 60/40 split rear seats and back of 6.7/5.5 L/100kms (city/hwy) – and seat heating ducts as standard fare. pricing will likely be similar with A 1.6-litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine added features. Power windows and a Keith Morgan matched to either a 5-speed manual 6.1” display audio multimedia system transmission or a 4-speed automatwith USB audio input and Bluetooth ic transmission powers it and the capability will be standard. estimated fuel economy is 8.6/6.6 L/100km (city/ highway).

E Ford Fiesta: $14,394 C Chevy Spark: $11,945 Shop around because I’ve seen discounted base The Chevy Spark is cute as a bug. Its list of standard models recently for the sedan and hatchback versafety features, which includes 10 air bags, helped sions recently. make it an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Ford is about connectivity and few extra dollars Top Safety Pick for 2014. will add desirable tech features to the info/audio

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system, which already includes a USB port. The base engine is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine or the new three-cylinder 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is an option. Both are gas-miserly: 7/5 L/100kms (city/hwy) for the 1.6, 6.2/4.3 for the three-banger.

F Honda Fit: $14,635 The very reliable Fit has been redesigned for 2015 and now include Bluetooth connectivity and a rear-view camera as standard equipment. It also gets a boost in power with a new 1.5-litre engine, matched to a 5-speed manual shift that pumps fuel at the rate of 7.1/6.5 L/100km (city/hwy).

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Hyundai Accent: $15,169 Mitsubishi Lancer: $14,998 Kia Rio: $15,480 Dodge Dart: $15,995 Mazda2: $14,450

Also today, Bob McHugh picks five used cars that sell for under $10,000 – all Driveway content can be viewed online at drivewaybc.ca. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Question of the Week Today we offer tips to students on the best value new and used cars. How much was your first car, what was it and how long did you keep it?

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Safety Tip: Our roads will be busy this long weekend so make sure you know how to merge safely onto the highway. Scan traffic for a safe gap—don’t forget to shoulder check—put your left signal on, and match your speed to the pace of traffic.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. BCChevroletDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze (leasing excludes Diesel), Equinox and Silverado. Freight and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Dealer trade may be required. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between August 1 and September 30, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ® Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †0% for 48 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excluding Diesel) based on approved credit by GM Financial. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. <>$3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit available on 2014 Equinox and has been applied to the offer. See dealer for details. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 model year Chevrolet vehicle and 2015 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and September 2, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014/2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and September 2, 2014. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 model year Chevrolet vehicle and 2015 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and September 2, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. >Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. ¥Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2014 Equinox the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. **Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ++2014 Chevrolet Equinox FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 engine. Comparison based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2014 Fuel Consumption Guide. ¥¥Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. ‡2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuelconsumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‡‡Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. 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Five student worthy cars under ten grand

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Bob McHugh - Finding five used cars

under ten grand doesn’t sound like too big a challenge, until a “for a college student” stipulation is added.

In my mind, this adds a few requirements as the car has to be, easy on fuel, reliable, easy to park, good on gas, thrives on abuse, room for friends, room for a bike and camping gear, super fuel efficient ... and look good!

Here are five vehicle suggestions – in no particular order: Pontiac Vibe (2010 or older): Although the Pontiac Vibe looks different, you also know this compact 4-door hatchback as the Toyota Matrix. A joint (GM/Toyota) production venture ended

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with the 2010 model year, as did the Pontiac brand. The resale value of a Vibe is generally lower than a same year/condition Matrix, or conversely, you may be able to buy a newer/lower mileage Vibe.

Fuel consumption (1.8L/FWD): 8.0/6.2 L/100 km (city/highway) Fuel consumption (2.4L/AWD): 10.3/7.8 L/100 km (city/highway) Honda Fit (2010 or older): The Honda Fit is a small, but taller, 4-door hatchback that was introduced for the 2007 model year and came in DX, LX and Sport trim levels. Its seats can be reconfigured in an amazing variety of ways.

Fuel consumption (1.5L/FWD): 7.1/5.5 L/100 km (city/highway)

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• BEST-IN-CLASS TOWING, UP TO 12,000 LBS¥¥ • BEST V8 FUEL EFFICIENCY, BETTER THAN F-150’S ECOBOOST V6‡

CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:

ALL 2014s COME WITH

$1,500††

2014 CRUZE

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• ONSTAR®~ • AVAILABLE AIR CONDITIONING • AVAILABLE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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On All Equinox With Optional Forward Collision Alert available on 2LT; standard on LTZ models

46 MPG HIGHWAY

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• BEST PICKUP WARRANTY COVERAGE IN CANADA - 160,000 KM. 60,000 KM MORE THAN F-150 AND RAM‡‡

2

YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES^

5

YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^

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Jeep Patriot (2010 or older): The Patriot could also be called “Jeep Light”, as it’s an affordable, compact yet capable SUV/wagon that’s surprisingly fuel-efficient. Available in both frontdrive and four-wheel-drive configurations, Jeep launched Patriot for the 2007 model year and it’s a good match of an active lifestyle young person that enjoys the outdoors.

Fuel consumption (2.0L/FWD): 8.9/6.9 L/100 km (city/highway) Fuel consumption (2.4L/4WD): 9.9/8.2 L/100 km (city/highway) Nissan Versa (2011 or older): The Nissan Versa may look small on the outside, but this four-door sedan or

PURCHASE FINANCING

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hatchback has an amazing amount of space on the inside. The extra head and leg room provided make it a very good match for a taller or bigger than average young person.

Versa offers seating for four (squeeze five) full-sized adults and extra-large rear passenger doors also make getting in or out easier.

Fuel consumption (1.6L/FWD): 7.7/5.8 L/100 km (city/highway – 5 Manual) Fuel consumption (1.8L/FWD): 8.5/6.2 L/100 km (city/highway – 4 Automatic) Fuel consumption (1.8L/FWD): 7.3/5.8 L/100 km (city/highway - CVT) Mazda3 (2009 or older): The first generation Mazda3 (2004 to 2009) set a new

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ALL 2014s ARE PRICED TO MOVE. COME IN TODAY FOR THE BEST SELECTION.

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FINANCE

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MONTHS*

OR

excluding Corvette

ON ALL 2014s

MONTHS*

*^

5-Star Safety Ratings

More Stars. Safer Cars.

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SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION ALL ROLLED INTO ONE:

5.4 L/100 KM HWY | 8.2 L/100 KM CITYź

52 MPG HIGHWAY

LTZ MODEL WITH RS PACKAGE SHOWN

2014 EQUINOX

CASH PURCHASE PRICE

1SA MODEL. CASH PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $3,000 CASH CREDIT<>. FINANCE PURCHASE PRICE $27,995. OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT & PDI.

$24,995

FULLY LOADED WITHOUT UNLOADING YOUR WALLET

• 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • AIR CONDITIONING • BLUETOOTH® WITH USB • POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS & REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

9.0 L/100 KM HWY | 12.6 L/100 KM CITYź

31 MPG HIGHWAY

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^

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Call Coal Valley Motor Products at 250-423-9288, or visit us at 16 Manitou Road, Fernie. [License #9819] • BEST-IN-CLASS REAR SEAT LEGROOM** • SIRIUS XM RADIO™ • BETTER HWY FUEL ECONOMY THAN ESCAPE, RAV4 & CRV++

2014 SILVERADO 1500

FINANCE

2014 NORTH AMERICAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR

MONTHS*

STRONGER, SMARTER, AND MORE CAPABLE THAN EVER.

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performance standard in the economy car segment. Sold as a four-door sedan or a (sportier) five-door hatchback, the Mazda3 has been a huge sales success in Canada.

The four-door sedan editions of this Mazda3 come with (148-horsepower) 2.0-litre engine and in GX and GS trim levels. Sedan GT and (hatchback) Fuel consumption (2.0L/FWD): 8.4/6.1 L/100 km (city/highway) Fuel consumption (2.3L/FWD): 9.5/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway) Reviewing the attributes of these car leads me to suggest there’s at least one suitable for anybody on a budget. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2014 and the 2013 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary based on driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for the EnerGuide information. ¤2014 Jeep Cherokee 4x2 2.4 L I-4 Tiger-sharkTM MultiAir ® – Hwy: 6.4 L/100 km (44 MPG) and City: 9.6 L/100 km (29 MPG). 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 8-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.0 L/100 km (40 MPG) and City: 10.3 L/100 km (27 MPG). 2014 Jeep Wrangler 3.6 L PentastarTM VVT V6 - Hwy: 9.3 L/100 km (30 MPG) and City: 12.7 L

100 km (22 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: *, ^, ♦♦, ♦, § The Trade In Trade Up Summer Clearance Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after July 2, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, egistration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ^$1,000 Lease Cash is available on all new 2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport models and is deducted from the negotiated purchase rice after taxes. ♦♦$1,000 Bonus Cash is available on all new 2014 Jeep Wrangler models and is deducted from the negotiated purchase price after taxes. ♦4.99% lease financing of up to 60 months available on approved credit through WS Leasing Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Westminster Savings Credit Union) to qualified customers on applicable new select models at participating dealers in Manitoba, askatchewan, British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport FWD/Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo/Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4 with a Purchase Price of $23,888/$38,888/$19,888 leased at 4.99% over 60 months with $0 down payment, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $122/$199/$88. Down payment of $0 and applicable taxes, $475 WS registration fee and first bi-weekly payment are due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $16,673/$27,173/$11,978. Taxes, licence, registration, insurance, dealer charges and excess wear and tear not included. 18,000 kilometre allowance: charge of $.18 per excess kilometre. Some conditions apply. Security deposit may be required. See your dealer for complete details. ≈Sub-prime lease financing available on approved credit. Leasing example: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport with a purchase price of $19,888 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $88 for a total lease obligation of $11,978. Some conditions apply. Down payment may be required. See your dealer for complete details. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. √Based on 2014 Ward’s Small Sport Utility segmentation. »Jeep Grand Cherokee has received more awards over its lifetime than any other SUV. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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2014 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT

$

23,888

19,888 LEASE FOR

40 MPG

HIGHWAY 7.0 L/100 KM HWY ¤

2014 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DOOR SPORT 4X4

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PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,500 CONSUMER CASH*, $1,000 BONUS CASH♦♦ AND FREIGHT.

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Starting tarting from f price for ted sho own: $31,890 §.

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2014 JEEP CHEROKEE CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR

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