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Summer Musschoot stands in line with teacher’s at Fernie Secondary School. For more photos turn to page 2.

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egotiations between the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the provincial government on Saturday went awry, leaving parents, teachers and students with more bad news; school will not start on time.

B.C.’s 41,000 teachers have been debating several employment issues through rotating picketing, strikes and lock-outs since June and the battle continues.

“We’re still hoping that we’ll get a deal done sooner rather than later,” President of the Fernie Teacher’s Association, Christina Smith said. “We basically are just saying taxpayers of British Columbia need to say that this money needs to

get put into education.”

She went on to say, “We’re going to stand the line and fight the fight, but at the end of the day, this is taxpayers money that’s been taken out of the education system, so parents need to really get on board and say ‘We’re not going to put up with this.’”

In Fernie, Smith predicts at least 660 children will be impacted by the failed negotiations, 360 elementary school kids and close to 300 high school students.

This week, teachers and parents will be picketing in front of Fernie Secondary School and Isabella Dicken Elementary School.

During Saturday’s negotiations veteran mediator Vince Ready declared an impasse and walked away from the talks.

“The issues are complex. This is not just about money. Ultimately, we need an agreement that meets the needs of students and provides longterm stability for public education,” President of the B.C. School Trustees Association Teresa Rezanoff said in a press release.

British Columbia Teachers Federation (BCTF) President Jim Iker also sent out a press release on August 30 stating, “After two days of work with Vince Ready, it has become clear that government is not prepared to find a fair settlement that will get B.C.’s students and teachers back in classrooms.”

Iker said the two parties have not yet come to an agreement on class composition, benefits wages and terms.

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Teacher’s strike continues, no classes

Teacher’s strike outside of Fernie Secondary School and Isabella Dicken Elementary School.

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Continued from page 1 “We want back what they took away from us in 2002, which was our right to negotiate and bargain class size and composition,” Smith noted. “We also were able to discuss numbers of special needs kids, kids with learning difficulties.”

Over the weekend the BCTF trimmed its package by $125 million, but the BC Public School Employers’ Association in contrast didn’t bring anything to the table, Iker mentioned in his release.

As of Monday September 1, Iker was calling upon Premier Christy Clark to meet with him to reach a fair settlement to the current strike/ lockout prior to September 2.

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You are invited to a meeting to discuss the draft Agricultural Plan, ask questions and provide feedback on the draft plan. The meetings will be hosted by the consultant, Dave Struthers.

Monday, September 8th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Jaffray Community Hall 7375 Jaffray Village Loop Road

Wednesday, September 10th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street, Windermere, BC

The same information will be presented at both meetings.

Paper copies and comment forms will be made available at the meetings. If you are unable to attend a meeting or wish to have the draft to review in advance, the Draft Agricultural Plan is available at www.ekag.ca and at the Cranbrook and Invermere RDEK Offices.

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“Now it’s up to the Premier to step in and help get this deal done so that kids and teachers can get back to class,” Iker said in a press release.

The B.C. government is offering the parents of public school students under the age of 12 years $40 a day pet student. On Thursday, Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced that the $40 a day, totalling about $12 million a day across the province, will be paid out from the savings made not having to pay striking teachers.

The $12 million a day is what it would cost to run the school system each day, de Jong noted, but many feel that money would be better spent on students.

“We have told the Ministers of Education and Finance that the money for the proposed $40-a-day subsidy for parents would be better spent on students in schools,” Rezansoff said.

Parents can claim their $40 per day per child through a government set up website http://bcparentinfo.ca/ The latest bargaining news will also be posted on the website.

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ICBC basic automobile insurance hike

The company is requesting a 5.2 per cent raise this year

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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ast week, ICBC announced they would once again be applying to raise basic automobile insurance

rates.

This year the company is sending the B.C. Utilities Commission a request for a 5.2 per cent hike.

“I can certainly understand [that] no one likes the news of a rate increase and

we don’t like to ever have to deliver that news but certainly the fact is, the cost of injury claims in B.C. continues to grow every year,” spokesperson for ICBC Adam Grossman said.

Grossman added that over the last five years, injury claims alone have increased from $1.5 billion to $1.9 billion per year.

“That’s a huge jump and a rate increase is really needed to cover that increase in costs every year,” he noted. “Looking at what factors are influencing injury claims,

one of the factors that we’re certainly identifying is distracted driving. It’s really that increasing use of cell phones behind the wheel.”

In B.C. distracted driving is now the second leading cause of crash fatalities and the leading cause of rear end crashes resulting in injuries, Grossman said.

He added that injury claims have been increasing every year by $100 million, stating, “It’s a pretty worrying picture.”

This rate increase proposal comes just

one year after ICBC requested a 4.9 per cent hike.

Grossman, however, said the increase shouldn’t be a cause for concern.

“A 5.2 per cent increase can sound quite large, but in terms of the difference it’s going to make to the average customers premiums, it’s going to be about three dollars a month,” he said. “Hopefully it’s not an increase that’s not manageable by most people.”

Issues with Elk River Woman rescued Sewage Treatment Plan from Heiko’s Trail

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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local woman was rescued after injuring her knee on Heiko’s Trail last Wednesday night.

Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) were called to the Three Sisters area of Heiko’s Trail around midnight.

“We are grateful for our members willing to undertake a challenging hike in the darkness,” SAR manager for the operation, Kat Robinson said adding, “and pilots from Ascent Helicopters who, as usual, were happy to be woken in the night and able to reorganize their

work day in order to make themselves available for rescues.”

The female hiker was hiking the trail with friends and family when she injured her knee and was unable to carry on.

The group split up, with part of the team hiking out to summon help, while the others remained on the mountain with the injured woman.

Fernie SAR members made contact with the group at 2 a.m., bringing them warm clothing and survival gear. The group was flown back to Fernie shortly after 7 a.m..

The city was forced to split the Sewage Treatment Plan Upgrades Project in two after budget disputes.

Photo by K. Dingman

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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he Elk River Sewage Treatment Plan Upgrades Project has been divided into two separate contracts in order to avoid over pricing.

During the August 25 council meeting, the Director of Operational Services, Dave Cockwell, went over the projects’ budget, stating that the bidding construction companies’ estimates came in way over budget, forcing the city to divide the project into two separate constructions: the mechanical construction to improve treatment characteristics and the primary pipeline construction, which entails improvements to the Elk River Outfall.

“We were quite surprised to see the submission come in as far over our budget as it did,” Cockwell noted. “We felt, at that time, maybe we needed to take a

re-look at this project.”

On July 24, the city received two construction submissions, one from Westpro Infrastructure Ltd. and one from Mutual Construction Ltd., the lower of the two estimates still coming up at over $1 million above the city’s budget.

The companies are both based out of Vancouver.

“I didn’t want to play their game, nor could we afford to play their game,” Chief Administrative Officer Jim Hendricks said.

The high estimates have forced the city to postpone the mechanical construction until next spring, in the hopes of gathering some local support for the project and receiving better pricing.

The first portion of the project will be starting in late summer or early fall of this year.

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Last week of Summer Socials draw big crowd

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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ast Wednesday’s final Summer Social drew the biggest crowd of the season.

Musician Megan Nash charmed attendees with her acoustic sounds while heaps of pulled pork and corn on the cob were gobbled down.

Local vendors also came out to support their products, including Fernie Meadows Massage Therapy, who offered free trials of their new acutherapy.

Children also enjoyed sidewalk chalk, art supplies and hula hoops provided for them as the larger crowds gathered within the beer garden for a fun summer night on the town.

The final Sunday Social of the summer, a corn festival hosted by the Fernie Rotary Club, had a more disappointing turn out. Attendance was likely affected by the Demolition Derby occurring that same afternoon

Locals gathered on Second Ave. on Sunday for barbequed corn.

Photo by K. Dingman

Children played with chalk during the last Wednesday Summer Social.

Photo by S. Kucharski

Cleaning up around the river bend

Wildlife Corner Fernie A hiker was bluff charged by a grizzly sow defending her cub on Mount Baldy trail at Island Lake Lodge.

Bear sightings were also reported in the Airport subdivision.

Elkford A brown coloured black bear has been seen throughout town.

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Locals and visitors will gather at Silver Springs on September 28 as part of the Elk River Swim, Drink, Fish Festival.

Photo by K. Dingman

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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he Elk River Swim, Drink, Fish Festival will be returning to Fernie’s waters for the fourth time on September 27 and 28, in conjunction with B.C. River’s

Day. The festival, hosted by the Elk River Alliance, involves several events, aimed to connect people to the Elk River. Their goal is to ensure the Elk River’s water is “drinkable, fishable and swimmable for future generations,” according to a press release.

Participants can gather at Silver Springs for an educational hike to kick off the weekend’s events at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. The hike will focus on the area’s geology, ecology and recreational values, and include information on the Silver Springs Stewardship Solutions plan — a survey that gauged citizen’s opinions on the maintenance, cleanliness

and activities of Silver Springs.

Later in the day, attendees will hear about the valley bottom assessment study and what it means for the future health of the river in the Report to Residents on River Health presentation, held on the Morrissey Cottonwood Trail.

To round out Saturday’s list of activities, the unveiling of the Forests & Fish trail signs will commence at 4 p.m. in Mount Fernie Provincial Park. An educational talk about the dynamic relationship between forests and fish as well as an easy hike along Lizard Creek will prepare participants for refreshments and family-friendly activities.

The festival will finish on Sunday with the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up. Elk Valley locals will be armed with gloves and garbage bags to help clean up the Elk River.

Participants can meet up starting at 2 p.m. at the Annex Pond in Fernie or at the respective Rec Centres in Sparwood and Elkford.

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Bears were reported accessing unsecured garbage.

Bear season is here. Be prepared and expect to encounter bears throughout our communities. If you have unsecured garbage, unpicked fruit trees, bird feeders, bird seed on the ground, pet food, dirty barbeques and other attractants in your yard, you are bating bears into your neighbourhood and jeopardizing your own safety, and the safety of your neighbours. You are also contributing to the needless destruction of bears.

Thank you for taking some time to bear proof your property and help your families, friends and neighbours do the same. The result will be a cleaner and safer community for people and wildlife.

For more information on keeping wildlife wild and communities safe visit www. wildsafebc.com.

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Tears & Gears returns to challenge Fernie riders a kid-friendly four-kilometer loop through the Ridgemont Trails catered to kids eight and older.

Co-founders and friends Abi Moore he annual Tears & Gears and Kristi Turcasso, one a runner, the Mountain Duathlon will be “I think the heart other a biker, established the event. returning to Fernie for its Moore said, “Tears & Gears was of this event is fourth year, with some new activborn in 2010 and has been, and always that it is such ities and fun being added to the will be, an approachable and fun race a supportive yearly race. for runners and bikers of all ages and environment.”

Since its commencement, abilities, with the Fernie competitive the race has seen riders sweat aspect thrown in there for good Kristi Turcasso through the tears on the mountain measure!” she added.

Founder course, both on their feet for 10 Turcasso, agreed noting, “I think the kilometers and on wheels for an heart of this event is that it is such a additional 12. supportive environment. Competitors Last year, a new enduro course wait until everyone crosses the finish was added as an extra challenge for downhill line, cheering one another on.” riders looking to up the stakes with a 20 km run The race kicks off on Thursday, September and 25 km bike course.

4 outside the Fernie Aquatic Centre with This year, the race has expanded even registration closing that day. further to include Fernie’s littlest riders, with

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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Participants from last year take part in the challenging, but fun, Tears & Gears race.

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Tips for the Kootenay outdoor enthusiasts Submitted by Patricia Burley Conservation Office of the East Kootenay Zone

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isposal of Wildlife Parts. The Conservation Officer Service receives numerous complaints every year for improper disposal of wildlife remains by hunters.

Some of the complaints include animal parts being dumped in ditches, highway pullouts, near trails, on private property

and near residential areas. The few hunters that do this are in violation of the Environmental Management Act: discharge, dump, discard or dispose litter , which can result in a $115 fine.

Aside from giving hunters a negative public image, the waste can attract pets and dangerous wildlife such as bears. Violators can be charged under the Wildlife Act for attracting dangerous wildlife [bears] to land or premises, a $230 to $345 fine.

Hunters are reminded to properly dispose of their wildlife parts in a remote area away from hiking/biking trails, campsites, residential areas and watersheds [rivers, streams and lakes].

Disposal can be completed discretely and away from people. The landfill can only be used with small remains in a concealed garbage bag. Following a successful hunt the correct procedure for the disposal of wildlife is an important step towards the

whole hunting process.

If the public is aware of someone who is dumping wildlife parts in inappropriate areas, please let the Conservation Officer Service know by calling the Report All Poachers and Polluters hotline at (RAPP) at 1-877-952-7277. Callers may remain anonymous if they wish and they may be eligible for a reward. Hunting season began on September 1.

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

Volunteer Appreciation 2014

Are you a volunteer in Elkford? 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 Saturday, September 6th by calling 250.865.4010 or email: recreation@elkford.ca

Fall Community Registration Night Thursday, September 11th, 2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Teck Hallw, Elkford Community Conference Centre To book a table for your organization or group, please call 250.865.4010 or email recreation@elkford.ca.

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

Battery Recycling Program The District of Elkford is now participating in the Call2Recycle Program. Recycle stations are available at the District of Elkford Municipal Office and the Elkford Transfer Station and are open to the public during regular business hours. The following types of batteries are accepted: consumer batteries each weighing less than 5 kg: nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH), lithium ion (Li-Ion), nickel zinc (Ni-Zn), small sealed lead acid (SSLA/Pb), lithium primary, and alkaline (AA , AAA, 9V, etc.). Cell phones and their batteries, regardless of size, make, model or age, can also be recycled. Wet cell batteries are not accepted.

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings

Volunteer Opportunity: Senior and Junior Council Youth Representatives Term: October 2014 to June 2015

Are you a busy beaver who is always slapping your tail to respond to the calls of the wild? Are you constantly gnawing your way to a new path, helping to direct the flow of activities and chomping at the bit to lend a hand? Are you interested in representing Elkford youth on Municipal Council? If so, the District is looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to attend Council meetings and provide a voice for the youth of our community.

Applicants for Senior Council Youth Representative must meet the following criteria: a) Must be a resident of Elkford. b) Must be a Grade 11 or 12 student enrolled at Elkford Secondary School. c) Must be willing to attend Council Meetings as requested.

Applicants for Junior Council Youth Representative must meet the following criteria: a) Must be a resident of Elkford. b) Must be a Grade 9 or 10 student enrolled at Elkford Secondary School. c) Must be willing to attend Council meetings as requested.

Submit your resume by September 30, 2014 @ 4:30 pm local time to: District of Elkford Corporate Services 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 Fax: 250.865.4001 Email: info@elkford.ca

• September 8th • September 9th • September 22nd

Regular Council Citizens’ Advisory Committee Regular Council

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

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Editorial

by Katelyn Dingman

It’s not surprising that negotiations between the provincial government and the B.C. Teacher’s Federation are ongoing and schools will remain closed for who knows how long.

What is surprising?

That the government decided to provide the primary caregivers and parents of students under the age of 12 years with $40 a day.

Those funds are supposed to help with daycare costs while the strike continues, but it seems to me that in a place like Fernie, where daycare spots are limited to begin with, the parents of hundreds of elementary and high school kids are going to be left with limited options to deal with this unfortunate situation.

Parents are scrambling to get their children into full time programs. Summer camps are finished and the cost of childcare is much higher than $40 a day, especially if you want to provide your child with tutoring.

The government has estimated that the program will cost the government around $12 million a day, money that should be going into solving the issues within the schooling system.

The students are really the ones suffering here.

Even if the $40 a day somehow paid to send a child to daycare, they won’t be receiving the same education and training they would be in school.

These children need qualified and experienced teachers educating them properly, but instead they’re getting pushed around and spit out in a fight that isn’t theirs. And it’s a fight that’s length is undetermined.

According to veteran mediator Vince Ready, as of Saturday, neither party had made a compromise on debates regarding class composition, benefits, wages and term. Rumours are floating around that school may not start up again until October.

What are children going to do in the meantime?

That’s a month of potential learning flushed down the drain. Will children have to make up for this lost time next summer?

When I was younger, living in Ontario, a similar situation arose where teachers were on strike. It was for a mere week or two, weeks that our babysitter took on the role of educator.

The problem? We [my brothers and I] didn’t respect her as an educator. Once you see someone solely as a caregiver, it’s hard to think of him or her in any other way.

Like I said before, B.C. children need to be taught at their grade level by a qualified, educated teacher, and $40 a day is not going to pay for anything comparable to the public schooling system.

To me, this response seems like a Band-Aid solution to a much bigger issue.

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Letters to the Editor Response to British Columbia Teacher’s Federation negotiations I have quite deliberately not entered into the public debate in the East Kootenay’s on the topic of a new contract with the BCTF, hoping, despite past experience, this union could find a way to bargain in good faith on behalf of the thousands of great teachers in this province.

The BCTF simply ignores the government's fiscal reality, and the fact is that many other public sector unions have come to terms with this. How can the BCTF expect the tax payer to pay way more of an increase to one union than all other public sector unions?

The BCTF knows full well that agreeing to its ridiculous wage demands would send the province into deficit, so why do they keep insisting behind closed doors that the tax payer agree to such irresponsible demands?

The answer clearly is that the BCTF leadership is more about partisan politics than students or teachers or the education system. I believe that the vast majority of teachers want to settle on reasonable terms and get back to work but their leadership is more interested in the same old tiresome class warfare that has captured this union for decades.

The government is but one party in this labour negotiation. It takes two parties to negotiate an agreement, and when one party insists on obscenely high cost increases, not even veteran mediator Vince Ready can fix it.

Now, it is time that teachers tell their union leaders that they want to teach while talks continue. Stop the pickets and let the kids go back to school. The BCTF would take this reasonable step if it really is "all about the children."

A plea to those vandalising the Tears & Gears course

This year on September 6 will be the 5th annual Tears & Gears event. It is a well organized, well run event that showcases the beautiful trails in the Fernie area.

It is organized by two local women, Abi Moore and Krista Turcasso, who are both not strangers to competition. It is an event largely supported by locals as well, seven per cent, ranging from fierce solo and team competitors to the not so fierce.

My purpose for this letter is to send out a plea to those who take great pride in pulling down course flagging and harassing participants. Please stop!

Your shenanigans have caused several paying participants to be disqualified because they went off course. You have caused great embarrassment to the organizers and volunteers when the course is deemed, ‘not clearly marked’.

Much time is put into clearly planning and marking the courses so that riders are safe and so they have fun. Disregard to this time and effort is unnecessary and childish.

We are quite fortunate to have such hard working volunteers and paid trail builders that carve out and maintain these beautiful trails every year. The least we could do is share them with grace.

Nicole Bush Fernie, BC

Bill Bennett East Kootenay MLA

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Response to ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Eclipsing all other fundraisers, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has raised $94.3 million at the time of me writing this [August 27], with exponential growth reported daily.

Here in Canada, that amount currently sits at approximately $10 million, with an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people suffering from ALS across the province. A simple calculation reveals approximately $3,300 in donations distributed to each ALS patient. Compare that figure to a similar neurological disease, Parkinsons.

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W e took the kids to the derby.

For anyone unfamiliar Shelby Cain with the event, the Lions Labour Day Demolition Derby has been an Elk Valley staple since 1970. Most kids that were raised here have never missed one. For us, it was a first. Badly timed vacations and other commitments have kept us away in previous years. Not this time.

To be honest, I had completely forgotten about the derby. Luckily, fate intervened. The morning of the big event, we were pulling a mainer. The girls had gone with Dad to get a well-earned treat at the candy store while I ‘watched the bikes’, also known as getting five minutes of uninterrupted quiet. As I perched on a ledge and perused the vast assortment of tourists enjoying our beautiful views, I got a view I won’t soon forget.

Five men walked toward me, their footsteps echoing on the sidewalk. At first I thought I was seeing things. This couldn’t be real. As they sauntered closer, I could do nothing but gawk, my mouth hanging slightly ajar. Picture this…Duck Dynasty meets Daisy Duke.

Short, tight denim and cowboy boots with overgrown beards and hairy belly buttons.

As they passed by, I turned to get a look at their exposed butt-thigh creases, something I continue to regret, and I heard someone say ‘Derby Day’. It’s Derby Day! The next thing I knew we were cramming into the bleachers with hundreds of other savage fans, screaming over the rocking music and roaring engines. “Hit him! Crush him!

Harder!” The girls were wide-eyed, taking in everything around them. It was like a Dinky Car pile-up for adults. After everything we’ve taught them about being careful in vehicles, here we were screaming for one guy to ‘blow a hole’ into another. They loved it. We loved it.

The people attending the derby were as diverse as the Elk Valley itself. Usually when you come to an event in this area, the people you see there are all pretty monochromatic. At a run, people are in Lululemon and visors. At a bike race, polypropylene and Fox shorts. This event had it all. I mean all. I saw everything from hillbilly couture to head-to-toe camo to lace and stilettos.

The drivers were brave and fun and ready to put on a good show for the crowd. As they burned around the ring like gladiators, the dirt flew into the air and dusted our faces.

We cheered when they got smashed and we cheered when they just missed. When it was all over we walked the long walk back to the car. As vehicles passed by, Three would pipe up, “He didn’t get smashed Mom, he must’ve won.” I may be explaining this one for a while.

But it was worth it.

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With 100,000 Parkinsons patients in Canada, the Parkinsons Society of Canada raised $2.76 million dollars last year, which equates to $27 per patient. Quite a difference.

Don’t get me wrong, ALS is a very nasty disease, and I wouldn’t trade my Parkinsons affliction for ALS. No way, Jose.

And if you are someone who chose to dump a bucket of ice water on your head for this worthy cause, I applaud you; as the water streams down your face, hold your head high, you did a great thing.

The point I am trying to make is this: Don’t forget the causes you supported in the past, they rely on your contribution.

Before being diagnosed with Parkinsons, my “go to” charity was cancer. If there is a red-blooded Canadian who doesn’t support the Terry Fox run, I would like to know where he/she is hiding.

After my diagnosis, my focus changed, quite naturally, but I continued to, and will to this day, support the Terry Fox Run. The ice bucket challenge has thrown a bucket of cold water on our annual SuperWalk for Parkinsons, but YOU CAN HELP! Our Elk Valley walk will be at the Senior’s Dropin Center in Sparwood on Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.. Bring your appetite, as we will once again offer a free barbeque lunch, along with fabulous door prizes and a silent auction. Oh yeah, and also rain ponchos in case of rain. After all, no one really likes getting wet, do they?

Terry Hume Sparwood, B.C.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of the following land by sale, subject to an Option to Purchase agreement.

Civic Address

Legal Description

Property Size Zone (Acres)

List Price

Estimated Development Cost Charges

Total to be paid to District (excluding GST)

410 Bickford Drive

Lot 68, DL 3512, Plan 13132

0.126

R-MH

$46,000

$1,259

$47,659

Alpine Way

Lot 258, DL 3512, PL 14725

3.960

R-4

$209,000

$41,433

$250,433

Balmer & Caribou

Lot B, DL PL14706

3512, 0.770

C-3

$85,000

$3,864

$88,864

94 Deerborne

Lot 9, DL 351, PL 14726

0.739

C-3

$67,000

$3,708

$70,708

13 Bear Paw

Lot C, DL 8965, PL NEP91179

0.229

C-2

$42,500

$1,896

$44,396

17 Bear Paw

Lot E, DL 8965, PL NEP91179

0.331

C-2

$43,900

$2,745

$46,645

19 Bear Paw

Lot F, DL 8965, PL NEP91179

0.343

C-2

$44,900

$2,847

$47,747

21 Bear Paw

Lot G, DL NEP91179

8965, 0.289

C-2

$41,900

$2,399

$44,299

2 Bear Paw

Lot H, NEP91179

0.476

C-2

$51,200

$3,946

$55,146

6 Bear Paw

Lot I, DL NEP91179

8965, 0.144

C-2

$30,000

$1,195

$31,195

8 Bear Paw

Lot J, DL NEP91179

8965, 0.157

C-2

$32,100

$1,300

$33,400

10 Bear Paw

Lot K, DL NEP91179

8965, 0.150

C-2

$31,000

$1,248

$32,248

DL8965,

The sales are subject to conditions of a sales agreement and are generally as outlined below: 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; 3. Offers must include a deposit of 10% of the offer price, by certified cheque or bank draft.

4. The contract of purchase and sale requires that the purchaser enter into an Option to Purchase agreement that will be registered at the Land Titles Office. The Option to Purchase agreement must require that the purchaser complete a building on the Property for the use as 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 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 option at the Land Titles Office.

For further information please contact: Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Officer 250.865.4004 or chelgesen@elkford.ca or Scott Beeching, Director, Planning & Development Services 250.865.4002 or sbeeching@elkford.ca

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•Mondays

• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit 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 • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim 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

• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 10:45 to 11:30am – 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 • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim 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

• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 9:30am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:00 to 10:00am – Gentle Flow Yoga at the Sparwood Rec 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 • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim 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

• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:30 to 9:15am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 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 • 10:45 to 11:30am – 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 • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim 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

• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 9:30am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit 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 • 10:45 to 11:30am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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

• 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim 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

• Noon to 6pm – Public Swim 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 • Noon to 6pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 2:30pm – ‘Game On!’ board games at the Fernie Library • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Pilates at the Sparwood Rec Centre • 7:30pm - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

UPCOMING EVENTS September 4

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18th Annual Registration & Community Info Night, Sparwood Curling Rink 6-8 pm Tears and Gears Mountain Duathlon 9-2 pm D r. Sparling East Park Unveiling, Parkland Terrace & Bossio Dr. 11 am 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 Terry Fox Run For Cancer Research, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 10:30 am Jaffray Fall Fair Share & Shove for Cancer, Western Financial Group – 691B 2nd Ave. 10 am – 3 pm Dirt Diggler – details to be announced on bikefernie. ca 9th Annual Emily Brydon Foundation Event, Fernie Golf & Country Club Tom Savage, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Elkford Public Library Photo Contest Submission Deadline 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

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Men’s Closing, Fernie Golf & Country Club FernieHalfMarathon,Annex Park Strands, FernieArts Station 8 pm Ironman Open, Fernie Golf & Country Club Turkey Scramble, Fernie Golf & Country Club

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City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca City of Fernie and School District No.5 Proposed West Fernie Boundary 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS Extension - Town Hall Meeting

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.-5 p.m.

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

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

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

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

City Hall Hours City Hall will return to regular hours of operation from 8:00am to 5:00pm effective Tuesday, September 2, 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 MonFri from 9:00-4:30pm. Each week has a different theme which includes a swim lesson, outdoor games, crafts and a unique adventure in our local community!

Aquatic Centre 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 aquatic programs or activities.

Fernie Arena The Fernie Memorial Arena now has ice in.

Public skating starts September 15th with Adult Shinny at 8:45 to 10:15am. For more scheduling information or booking ice time call 250-423-2245.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Fernie that nominations will be received for each of the following offices: City of Fernie..

School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) Mayor ................ one (1) School Trustee ........................... one (1) Councillor(s) ... six (6) Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by appointment with the Chief Election Officer, Kevin Allen, phone 250-423-6817 during the following period at Fernie City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue: • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30 to Friday, October 3, 2014 • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7 to Friday, October 10, 2014 Nominations will NOT be accepted after 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day, November 15, 2014; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and is • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Interested persons can obtain nomination packages online at www. fernie.ca or in person at Fernie City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. after September 1, 2014) Further information on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Kevin Allen, Chief Election Officer, by phone, 250-423-6817, or by email, chiefelectionofficer@fernie.ca.

Kevin Allen, Chief Election Officer

Nomination Packages for the 2014 General Local Election If you are interesting in running for public office, Nomination Packages for the offices of Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee are now available on the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or can be picked up at City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue, during regular office hours. The period to file nomination papers is between 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014. 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 2014 General Local Election page or contact the Chief Election Officer, Kevin Allen, at chiefelectionofficer@fernie.ca or 250-423-6817 extension 121.

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 250423-2223 or via email at terry.holt@fernie.ca.

The City of Fernie shall be hosting a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 7:00pm at the Fernie Seniors Centre, 562-3rd Avenue, to respond to any questions or concerns that City of Fernie residents may have regarding the Proposed West Fernie Boundary Extension and the Alternate Approval Process. Members of Council, City staff and Electoral Area A Director, Mike Sosnowski, will be on hand to provide an overview of the proposal and respond to your concerns.

If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to find out more information, please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca.

Employment Opportunities The City of Fernie is currently seeking a qualified Journeyman (Heavy Duty Mechanic) and an Operator 3 (Certified) Waste Water 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.

Operator 3 (Certified) Waste Water 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 addressed to: Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services City of Fernie PO Box 190 501 – 3rd Avenue Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

Occupational Health & Safety Training Incident Investigations The City of Fernie is hosting a training opportunity facilitated by BCFed Health & Safety for “Incident Investigations”. This course is designed for OH&S committee members, supervisors, managers and anyone that has a responsibility to oversee incident investigations.

When: Thursday, October 16th, 2014 (8:30am to 4:30pm) Where: Fernie Senior Citizens Drop In Centre, 562 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC Employers and workers in the Elk Valley are invited to attend this important Health & Safety Training. The course fulfills the 8-hour training requirement of the Workers Compensation Act, Section 135.

• Learn the health & safety legislation requirements • Understand the principles of incident causation • Improve fact finding and analyzing skills For course descriptions and to register please visit www. healthandsafetybc.ca or contact BCFed Health & Safety Centre, 200-5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver BC V5R 4H1 604.430.1421 Toll-free: 1.888.223.5669 Fax: 604.430.5917 Email: ohsadmin@bcfed.ca

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

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, September 15 Monday, September 29 Monday, October 6 Monday, October 20

(in Council Chambers)

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm 

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KITTENS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION These 4 kittens are available for adoption.

There are 3 males and 1 female. They all are very loving and cuddly; fully litter trained and love to play. For adoption inquiries please contact Sparwood Animal Control at 250-4256820.

DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD AND SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 5

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the District of Sparwood that nominations will be received for each of the following offices: DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD Mayor ........................................................ ..... one (1) Councillor(s) .............................................. ..... six (6) SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 (SOUTHEAST KOOTENAY) School Trustee ........................................... ..... one (1) Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by appointment with the Deputy Chief Election Officer (Karen Miles Ph: 250-425-1252) during the following period at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Oct 1, 2014 to Thursday Oct. 9, 2014 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014

NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE: A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of Council or the School Board if they: (1) are a Canadian Citizen; (2) 18 years of age or older; (3) have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and (4) are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding the office.

Interested persons can obtain nomination packages from the District of Sparwood Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

FOR INFORMATION ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING A NOMINATION, PLEASE CALL SARANN PRESS, CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER AT 1-844-807-2137 (toll-free).

Sarann Press, Chief Election Officer

VOTERS LIST FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

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

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

Whether you are considering moving here or already live here and are considering building your own home, we have twentyseven (27) residential lots and one (1) multi-family lot available for sale at very reasonable prices.

Cherrywood Boulevard The thirteen (13) single family residential lots listed in the table below are for sale at the appraised price of $67,500. Purchasers may provide for a 30-day subject condition for their own benefit, to ensure compliance with the design guidelines and GreenBuilt, (Gold Standard) building requirements. During this 30-day conditional period the District is at liberty to accept back up offers that are unconditional. All sales will be subject to an Option to Purchase, with a requirement to obtain a building permit within two (2) years from the date of purchase. The District would be entitled to re-purchase the property at 90% of the original sale price if the buyer does not build in the timeline stipulated. All sales must close within 90 days of the original date of offer.

Lot 19, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 30, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 20, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 31, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP11233

Lot 21, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 32, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 22, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 33, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 23, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 34, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 25, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 35, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

Lot 29, DL 4135, KD, Plan EPP1123

These lots are available for purchase at the District Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, on a first come, first served basis. A form of offer is available on our website, at the link below. A deposit of 10% of the sale price must accompany each sales agreement.

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

DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD AND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE ON THE DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD VOTERS LIST TO BE ON THIS YEAR’S VOTERS LIST, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 The District of Sparwood will be using the Provincial Voters List for the upcoming local government elections.

To confirm that you are on the list, you may call or visit the District of Sparwood Municipal Office at 136 Spruce Avenue, telephone number 250.425.6271. Every person who meets the following requirements and is not listed on the current voters list may register as an elector of the District of Sparwood at the Municipal Office during regular office hours from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm local time, Monday through Friday until September 23, 2014.

Resident Elector a) is a Canadian citizen; and b) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; and c) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past six (6) months; and d) has been a resident of the District of Sparwood for the past thirty (30) days; and e) is not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

Property Elector a) is not entitled to register as a resident elector of the District of Sparwood; and b) is a Canadian citizen; and c) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; and d) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past six (6) months; and e) has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Sparwood for the past thirty (30) days (you will be required to show proof of ownership); and f) has received the written consent of a majority of the registered owners of the property designating you as the one who may vote (only one person may vote on the property qualification no matter how many owners there may be); and g) is not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

RESIDENT ELECTOR: YOU MAY REGISTER ON VOTING DAYS IF YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS SET OUT ABOVE AND HAVE IDENTIFICATION.

PROPERTY ELECTOR: YOU MAY REGISTER ON VOTING DAYS IF YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS SET OUT ABOVE, HAVE IDENTIFICATION, PROOF OF OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY AND THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF A MAJORITY OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY DESIGNATING YOU AS THE ONE WHO MAY VOTE.

REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD MUNICIPAL OFFICE, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood B.C. LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning Tuesday, September 30, 2014 until the close of general voting for the Election on November 15, 2014, a copy of the Register of Electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.

An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears in the List of Registered Electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act, between 9:00 am, Tuesday September 30, 2014, until 4:00 pm, Friday, October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the District of Sparwood and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the District of Sparwood.

For more information, please call Sarann Press, Chief Election Officer, 1.844.807.2137.

Terry Melcer, Chief Administrative Officer

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Walking to support kidney disease patients

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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he Kidney Foundation of Canada’s B.C. Branch is gearing up for their annual Cranbrook Kidney Walk, and this year the walk’s youngest supporters are coming out to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary.

Four-year old Logyn has been suffering from kidney disease since he was just two years old, and this year he and his family will be walking through Confederation Park to raise funds and awareness for critical kidney disease programs and services.

“I’m so proud of my little guy,” Logyn’s mother Kirstin Hedberg said, holding back tears. “Logyn, for whatever reason, he’s just a shining light. He’s full of life.”

Logyn has become the face of the Kidney Foundations Kidney Walk, sharing his story across the province.

The brave “kidney warrior,” a nickname coined by his mother, was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)—a form of kidney disease that causes his kidneys to scar themselves—when he was just an infant.

Logyn’s family makes around four trips to the hospital each month, and last May one of Logyn’s kidneys was removed.

The toddler has a permanent intravenous therapy (IV) tube in his chest and is on feeding tubes everyday.

When asked how the disease affects her family life, Hedberg replied, “How hasn’t it affected us is the easiest way to put it.” She added, “Everything we do revolved around his illness because we have to be so aware of who and what’s going on with him.”

Despite this, Hedberg said Logyn doesn’t let his illness slow him down.

“You look at my son Logyn and he’s running, laughing, playing and you would never know.”

This year Hedberg and her son will be taking part in the annual walk, in the hopes of raising not only funds but also providing education and awareness about

the seriousness of the disease and the need for organ donations.

The Cranbrook walk is one of 25 kidney events happening throughout the province.

“They provide us with a platform in communities all around the province. We are able to not just talk about kidney disease and kidney health, but also [talk about] the platform of organ donation registration, which is so integral to kidney patients in B.C.,” the Kidney Foundations manager of community initiatives, Barb Valentine said. “Many of these events start with that renal community connect, but of course the exposure that we need is out there to the public.”

Valentine said that over 90 per cent of British Columbians are in favor of organ donation, but fewer than 20 per cent of the province’s residents are registered donors.

“That is why organ donation is such a big cause for us,” she said adding that because of these low statistics, “some patients don’t make it.”

Patients, like Logyn need a kidney transplant in order to survive.

“My sons going to need somebody to step up,” Hedberg said. “It takes just one person.” She went on to say, “If I could match my son or someone else out there, I would do it in a heartbeat.”

Although dialysis can treat kidney disease, slowing down the progression of kidney failure, it is not a cure.

“There is no cure for kidney disease,” Valentine stressed. “You will need a transplant, that is the only cure.”

Currently kidney disease patients are on dialysis for an average of five-seven years, while waiting for an organ transplant, Valentine said.

For youngster Logyn, the waiting has only begun, with the family starting his transplant work-ups now.

In spite of this, Hedberg still has high hopes for her son.

“It’s a long path but it’s a beautiful path and my son makes it so worth it.”

Four-year-old Logyn will be walking in Cranbrook’s annual Kidney Walk. Logyn has been living with kidney disease since he was just two years old.

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Sparwood Community & Facility Services 367 Pine Avenue, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250-425-0552 Fax: 250-425-0551 Email: recoffice@sparwood.ca

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COMING THIS FALL

POOL SCHEDULE

District of sparwooD Launches new BranD

June 30 - September 7 (Extended) Early Bird Swim Gentle Fit Aquafit

FALL COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION NIGHT

Mon, Wed & Fri Mon & Wed Tues & Thurs Tues Red Cross Swim Lessons Mon to Fri Lane Swim Mon to Fri Sat Sun Mon to Sat Public Swim Sun Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat Family Swim Sun FREE Public Swim Fri 14+ Tues & Thurs

7:00 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:15 am 8:30 - 9:15 am 8:00 - 9:00 pm 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 - 1:00 pm 1:00 - 2:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 2:30 - 5:00 pm 6:30 - 9:00 pm 1:00 - 2:30 pm 4:00 - 5:30 pm 8:00 - 9:00 pm

After School Swim Club Bronze Star Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross Adult Swim Lessons Beginner or Advanced Emergency First Aid CPR C and AED Standard First Aid Piano & or Voice Lessons Private Guitar Lessons Gymnastics Rythmic Gymnastics

Kinder Gym Parent & Tot Funtimes Cooking with Lucy Beginner Photography Aquafit Low Impact Aquafit Water Walking Boot Camp TRX Pilates PiYo Yoga

Yours & Mine. together.

The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the

LEARNING PRESCHOOL launch TREE of its new brand and identity. “We’re now

This is a place for children to learn through play. A drop off program for preschoolers to develop five selves: ideally positioned to their clearly and consistently share our social, emotional, gross motor, fine motor, and intellectual story,” said Terry Melcer, The District of development. community’s Preschool is offered at the Sparwood Leisure Centre and registration is required. Three Chief Administrative Officer. programs are Sparwood’s offered: “First Time Away” for two year olds (born in 2012) at the Recreation Center from 9:00 - 10:15 am, brands, Sparwood’s brand has 10:30 - 11:45Unlike pm, or many 12:00 - community 1:15 pm on Fridays.

“Play and Learn” for 3 & 4 year olds (born in 2011) notCenter beenfrom developed primarily to increase tourism or at the Recreation 8:30 - 10:30 am, 10:45 - 12:45 pm or 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Mondays attract destination visitors. Rather, its brand development and Wednesdays.

“Let’s get Ready for School” for 4 & 5 year olds is to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, demonstrate (born in 2010 or earlier) at the Recreation Center from 8:30 - 10:30 a am, 10:45 to - 12:45 or 1:00 - 3:00 pm on desire continue to develop economic diversity, and Tuesdays and Thursdays.

to continue to provide a solid foundation to increase

AND MORE! Melcer. “This

Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm September 4th 2014 Sparwood Curling Rink A great opportunity for the public to come and see what Sparwood has to offer. Want to showcase your group or organization? Give us a call at 250-425-0552 to reserve a table for you.

ADVANCED SWIM LESSONS COMING THIS FALL!

Bronze Star In the Bonze Star program participants develop problem solving and decision making skills as individuals and while working with partners. They develop water smart confidence and basic lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. A pocket mask is allows ourforbrand to resonate withAbility our most required this course.

Pre-requisite: to swim and 12 years of age.

important audience first — our own community.”

Bronze Medallion This course teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles in the four components of water rescue The initial results embodied of the branding exercise include a neweducation: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Learn self-rescue techniques, defense and release methods andprofessional tows and carries. All of these logo, new taglines, a community website, in preparation for challenging rescues involving conscious and victims of variousads, types,and including images, posters, unconscious trade show materials, otherspinal injuries and circulatory emergencies. Bronze Medallion includes the CPR-A informational collateral, as Pre-requisite: well as recommendations Certification.

13 years old by laston day of course if candidate does not have “Bronze Star.”

how to implement the brand as the community moves Bronze Cross

This course is designed share for lifesavers who want the challenge forward and begins to proactively its story.

of more advanced training including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic facilities. Candidates develop proficiency at patient assessments, aquatic spinal injuries, “We’re not intentperforming on strictly developing asmanaging a tourism and preventing the loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies.

Cross“But includes Certifi community,” saysBronze Melcer. we the areCPR-C intent on cation. Pre-requisites: Bronze Medallion (does not need to be current).

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Annual Terry Fox Columbian Basin’s School Works program returns Run in Fernie

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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very year, Canadians across the country run and raise funds for cancer research in honour of the legendary Canadian hero Terry Fox, whose cross-Canada run inspired the nation.

This year, the run will return to Fernie on Sunday, September 14 at the Fernie Aquatic Centre. Participants can run three different routes, with one km, five km or 10 km options available.

“I am hopeful we can continue to increase awareness and renew excitement for this iconic Canadian run,” said event organizer Jennifer Parker.

Registration is at 10:30 a.m. on run day. At 11 a.m., participants will begin their respective routes. Donations can be made that day and pledges can be made online at terryfox.org

THE TERRY FOX RUN

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The School Works Program benefited Tom Oglow, owner of Oglow’s Paint, Wallcoverings and Window Blinds in Castlegar, and student Patrick Linklette.

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Environment and Geomatics was taken on to help city staff convert mapping databases to a new standard system. tudents looking for part-time work are “Our [co-op] student received on-thein luck as the popular Columbia Basin job experience in her trained field and had Trust’s School Works program returns, the opportunity to be both providing assistance for creative and innovative,” said students this fall.

Lisa Janssen, engineering “It gives local The program allows technologist for the City of businesses and businesses and organizations Fernie, in a press release last organizations some around the Basin to provide week. extra support.” students in high school or Lisa Kilpatrick, Columbia post-secondary with the Basin Trust Senior Manager, Lisa Kilpatrick opportunity to get part-time spoke highly of the program, Columbia Basin Trust employment during the saying, “It gives local Senior Manager school year. businesses and organizations In Fernie, a student from some extra support, while Selkirk College School of increasing local employment opportunities for students to make some money and get valuable work experience during the school year.”

The program is administered by the College of the Rockies and provides a wage subsidy of up to $8/ hour for applicable students.

Since its Get in touch with us about commencement in 2012, applying for a grant. the program has helped create 310 student jobs, according to Rachel Lucas, communications We are currently accepting manager of the Deadlines applications for projects which will Columbia Basin Trust.

Youth:October 15 benefit youth, the environment or More information Environment:October 22 social well-being in the Basin. Visit Social:October 29 our website or call 1.800.505.8998. on the School Works Program as well as an application form are cbt.org/youthgrants available online at cbt.

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Relax at the Library The Fernie Memorial Library is the perfect place to unwind as the weather cools down, offering something to suit the whole family. Check out the new fall programming schedule for the kids as well as the great range of material for all ages!

The library features a great collection of magazines, audiobooks and online resources as part of their services, plus free wifi for your convenience. You may even see their “book bike” riding around for a few more weeks, taking the library on the move to different locations around town.

Each day of the week features different activities, from babies to book club and everyone in between, so don’t forget to visit their website fernie.bclibrary.ca and see their ad in The Free Press to see what’s happening this week.

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This week’s recommended drink is a 2013 Gewürztraminer from Creston’s Baillie-Grohman Winery who will be on hand pouring samples at Park Place Lodge’s First Friday Wine Tasting Event occurring September 5th from 5-7pm.

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

An icy rivalry As summer draws to a close, it is time to plan how to fill the long evenings that will soon be upon us. Some folks will be setting their PVR to capture all the new shows on TV, while some will enroll in night classes, or join a league or a team. And then there are those of us that wait with breathless anticipation for the Canucks to meet the Flames for another rousing season of NHL hockey.

Whether you root for the Canucks or the Flames, this is definitely a rivalry that reaches far beyond the players on the ice. Probably nowhere else is the division more apparent than in Fernie. Living in a town in BC while only three hours from Calgary has divided this town into two separate camps.

No matter which camp you are in, it is sure to be another great NHL season. Enjoy!

What’s H OT

Live music at Infinitea! Don’t miss Australia’s Triple J Unearthed winner Renny M this Friday, September 5, and check out the details of other upcoming Infinitea gigs on the Summer Scene page every week.

Fun at Night

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Little Sprouts

Children played in the Eco Garden last Thursday during the last Little Sprouts program of the summer.

Photo by K. Dingman

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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hildren soaked up the sun and the dirt at the Fernie Community Eco Garden last Thursday as part of the Little Sprouts program.

From hanging hula hoops to tents and tunnels, the activities were endless during the last scheduled play date of the season.

“They dig in the dirt and they play in the mud, and they just get dirty and have fun,” program coordinator Chrisy Hill said. “The kids get to come and socialize, especially in the summer.”

The program, sponsored by the Woman’s Resource Centre, was held every Thursday morning from June till the end of August.

Program Assistant Carissa Hart noted that Fernie does not have many structured programs in the summer, and Little Sprouts gives children a chance to enjoy the great outdoors.

She went on to say, “Kids get to play in the natural world. It’s [also] a good place for moms to come together and meet, and have kids socialize.”

Hill added that the program focuses on “getting people here who need to be here,” whether that be moms who are new to the community or vacationers.

Little Sprouts invites children six and under and their caregivers to the Eco Garden and this year they averageD about 50 children each week, giving them a chance to participate in themed activities.

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‘Wouldn’t it be great to buy a car and enter it?’”

The Calgarian did just that, along with auctioning off the driver and co-pilot’s seat for charity.

“Giving back is great, but if you can pair it with something that’s fun and something people want to do, it’s more sustaining that way and people want to be more involved.”

Fooks also got children involved, providing them with paintbrushes and stencils to redecorate the beat up car.

Fooks and the fundraiser’s supporters gathered at the Rob Fooks (front, left) and Anne Fraleigh (front, right) with all the Northern on Saturday afternoon fundraier’s supporters.

Photo by S. Kucharski before the day of the derby.

Coun. Willard Ripley showed

By Sarah Kucharski up for the event after Fooks reached out to him.

Free Press Staff “It gives a whole new meaning to the derby for the town because the money’s going somewhere ob Fooks isn’t part of any official organization and he isn’t even from the extremely important to Fernie,” said Ripley.

For Fooks, his philanthropic philosophy is town of Fernie, but that didn’t stop him from orchestrating an additional fundraiser simple: “We’re appreciative of the city, of the to help donate money as part of this year’s town and all the people in it who make it great.

So it just made sense to us.”

Demolition Derby.

The fundraiser accumulated over $4,000 — “I’m from Calgary and we’ve been coming down to Fernie for 15-20 years,” said Fooks money that was split between the Elk Valley adding, “and last year was, oddly, our first Hospital and a scholarship award that Fooks year at the Demolition Derby. And I thought, personally set up at a Calgary high school.

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Tricked out time at the Wam Bam Jam

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heels skidded and spun as riders of all ages kicked up dirt at this year’s Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam. Attendees gathered at the Fernie Mountain Bike Club dirt jump track near the Fernie Aquatic Centre on Saturday evening to be wowed by dirt bike tricks, flips and whips. Beginners and intermediates hit the dirt first, going over jumps in a loop in an effort to impress the Wam Bam judges for cash and prizes.

The night finished off with experts making noise – and getting tons of air – going off larger jumps.

Backflips, 360s, whips and other tricks kept the crowd entertained and impressed.

Riders of all ages performed their best tricks at this year’s Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam. Photos by S. Kucharski

Getting smashed at the Demolition Derby

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he crowd roared as one, heads craning over one another as a beat up old truck casually flipped over from a collision with another

truck.

It was just another day at the Fernie Lions Demolition Derby.

Chunks of metal and dirt flew at the derby this year as heats of cars and trucks battled it out, smashing into one another until the losers left the ring limping, with assistance by a tow truck.

Brilliant hits — like the truck flip, or a car pushed almost to the edge of the beer garden’s gate enclosure— elicited the most laughter from the hunderds who gathered to watch hoods crumple, wheels pop and metal crunch in the name of a good cause.

In the derby’s over 40-year-long history of smashing up cars, almost half a million dollars have been raised by the Fernie Lions Club to donate to good causes across the Elk Valley.

Hundreds of locals and visitors gathered for the annual Demolition Derby last Sunday.

Photos by S. Kucharski

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Golf: the game that fits like a glove H ave you ever asked yourself what a golf glove is really for? And why a golfer only wears one?

The first thing to realize is that a glove allows a golfer to have a better grip on the club no matter what the weather is like.

A glove is particularly useful when it’s raining or the weather is very humid.

A glove is also used to exert less pressure on the grip of the club. This is due to the effect of having an extra layer between the hands and the club, which translates into a loosening of the muscles at the moment when

the club makes contact with the ball. When taking lessons your pro will tell you repeatedly not to apply too much pressure on your clubs. Wearing a glove will not only help you to avoid holding a club too tightly but it will also help you master a good grip. A right-handed player wears the glove on the left hand, i.e. the one which is in complete contact with the club handle.

Golf gloves are made of either leather or a synthetic material.

Those made of synthetic material are generally very resistant and inexpensive.

Those made of good quality leather are supple, durable, and thinner, giving a better feel.

Glove manufacturers have also developed a material combining both leather and synthetic materials, which offer the best of both worlds.

These gloves will need to be cared for if you want them to stay in good condition. So, the last thing you should do is to leave your glove at the bottom of your golf bag after your round of golf ! Instead, leave it to dry flat at room temperature and be sure not to bring it into direct contact with a source of heat.

A tiny piece of equipment in constant evolution

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esigned to elevate the ball on the tee-off, the tee has evolved considerably over the years. This simple little wooden peg has made a lot of progress and still remains an important accessory for golfers.

The time is long gone when players used a pile of sand to elevate the ball! The arrival of the wooden tee not only allowed golfers to improve their drives but also to avoid damaging the grass on the tee-offs. Tees have become much more sophisticated over the years.

These days they are made mainly from variously coloured wood or plastic. Some golfers prefer the traditional wooden tees for their effectiveness, while others will opt for those made in plastic because of their greater durability.

Large manufacturers of golf equipment are constantly searching for improvements and a wide variety of tees are now available on the market. One option is the wooden tee in two colours and varying lengths, while the range of plastic tees is more

elaborate. Apart from conventional tees it is also possible to obtain “zero friction” tees, where the ball is placed on three small supports.

There are also oversized “brush” tees that reduce the rotation of the ball and tees of adjustable heights. Biodegradable tees made of bamboo are also available in specialized stores.

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fter a round of golf, how many times have you heard people say that if they’d done four or five good putts their score card would have looked a lot better?

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The key to success

on the practice green is to concentrate on practising with your putter, even though it’s probably more enjoyable to hit a basket of balls with a driver. Golfers should realize that their game on the green represents about a third of their final score, so it’s to their advantage to put a little more effort into this aspect of golf. After all, the driver is used a maximum of fourteen times on a course, half as many times as the putter. By mastering a good technique

and having the right attitude your results are bound to improve.

Putting requires a certain amount of basic technique, no matter what distance the ball has to cover. The legs, hips, and wrists shouldn’t move, and the shoulders should be perpendicular to the ground. For righthanded golfers, the left eye should be focused on the top of the ball.

Hit the ball with a swinging motion and keep the head still during and after the

shot. By controlling this movement it will be easier for you to concentrate on the strength and precision of the shot so that a one-metre putt becomes routine. It is especially important to play with confidence and assurance.

Spending about fifteen minutes on the practice green before a game should become a habit in order to find your rhythm and have a better idea of the “speed” of the course’s greens.

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Hearts melt over frozen treats at Happy Cow

Owners Wendy Lyn and Dan Worth scoop up ice cream at Happy Cow Ice Cream & Desserts parlour.

Photos by S. Kucharski

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hree years ago, the baby blue and pink walls of Happy Cow went up. Since then, owners Dan Worth and Wendy Lyn have been cooling down dessert-lovers in Fernie with their homemade ice cream.

A cornerstone of their business philosophy has always been focused on being natural. The pair prides themselves on sourcing ingredients locally, buying organically or growing their own products.

“Most of our ice creams have four ingredients,” said Lyn, “because we’re using all the fresh stuff, no artificial colours or flavours ever. We’re really against that and always keep it natural.”

That’s how the pair have always approached food, having owned and run a fine-dining restaurant in the Maritimes out of an 1890 heritage home that was built on the same ‘natural-is-best’ philosophy.

“When we had our restaurant, we felt that after 10 years, besides maybe going into catering, there was nowhere else for us to go,” Lyn noted. “I wanted more of a challenge and I couldn’t grow anymore with the restaurant, and that’s what I really wanted.”

But with Happy Cow, Lyn says she feels like the “possibilities are limitless” in terms of how much they can grow the brand.

“It’s a great problem to have,” she admitted with a smile. “Because it’s been so well-received, I feel like the growth is really coming along well.”

Happy Cow now provides local Japanese restaurant, Yamagoya Sushi with desserts, as well as for newly opened Nevados.

“We love partnering with other businesses,”

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said Lyn, “I think it’s better for everybody to help each other grow.”

Wendy is also often spotted riding the Happy Cow bike around town, usually with children running behind her screaming for ice cream. A photo depicting her happily riding the Happy Cow bike hangs on the cheery walls of the parlour.

“How can you fake that?” asked Lyn, eyes warming at the sight of the photo.

“We’re all about kids,” she said. “I mean, ice cream is for all ages, it doesn’t discriminate, but we really love to see the kids.”

They never take that connection they have with their customers for granted, which is why Happy Cow’s flavours are always simple and fresh.

Currently, Worth creates all 40 of the real flavours that Happy Cow sells in-house by himself over a lengthy three-day process that Lyn insists is worth it.

“You can really taste the difference,” she said.

“People tell us all the time that we’ve ‘ruined’ them for ice cream because they can’t go back to the store-bought stuff.”

Lyn describes the current ice cream-making process as a “one man show” and hopes that a future expansion will include a factory in the industrial part of town.

But for now, the pair are happy with how their business has developed.

“We’re so glad that Fernie has received us so well,” said Lyn. “I never felt like a place became home more quickly.”

And it’s the customers who really make the experience.

“They come in and it melts my heart,” said Lyn, a sweet sentiment coming from an ice cream maker.

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Annual General Meeting Sparwood Senior Citizen’s Society

Women of Steel pack in the summer

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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s the school season approaches, parents are being reminded to stock up on their children’s school supplies, but for those in need, purchasing expensive Sparwood Seniors Drop in Center school supplies can become a challenge.

101 Pine Avenue, Sparwood The Women of Steel (WOS), an organization run through Teck, is responding to this challenge with their Back To School Backpack Campaign, a campaign that is currently in its fourth year.

This year, 73 backpacks were filled to the brim with school supplies for kids in need.

A bus-stop barbeque fundraiser and generous donations from Rocky Mountain Meats, the Fernie District Arts Council, the Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society and more brought in over $5,000 to the WOS. WOS co-chair Sarah Thompson said that the campaign has been well received every year and that “the need [for school supplies] has been overwhelming”, with the demand to Nicole and Dayton Obre seemingly going up with each passing year. on the arrival of their The WOS hand-deliver the backpacks to schools across the Elk new baby girl!

Valley, reaching Fernie, Sparwood, We’d like to congratulate Nicole and Dayton on the arrival of the Crownest Pass and Jaffray.

Cayenne Skywalker Obre, born on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at School counselors across the area are 11:05 am, weighing 7 lbs. 13 ounces. also given the remainder of supplies, to distribute to kids who need them. from your co-workers at The Free Press “Sometimes kids will come in the

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(Left) Sarah Thompson and Nicky Banzie gather with some of the backpacks donated from this year’s campaign.

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first day and they won’t have everything or some don’t have anything,” explained Thompson.

Charitable foundations like Toys For Tots in Sparwood, the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank and the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre also benefit from the backpacks.

Nicky Banzie, an outreach worker at the resource centre said, “We have a society here that works with families that are in need of extra services. We never ask for a financial cut off, it’s just for people who recognize they have that need.”

The WOS cater every backpack to the grade and school that the child is in, from students in kindergarten to grade 12.

It’s a “well-oiled machine” operation at this point, laughed Thompson who went shopping for the supplies with co-chair Jen Schlender.

“They just pull a list out of the backpack and fill it accordingly and put it to where it needs to go. It works well,” said Thompson.

The vital service these women provide to the community isn’t lost on anyone.

“The Women of Steel should be commended for the work that they do,” said Alex Hanson, President of United Steel Workers Local 9346.

“When poverty reaches the next generation and affects kids and their access to education, something should be done.”

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Fernie running camp organizer Georgia Fear donated $500 to Rosemary Brydon of the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation, a foundation that helps unprivileged youth get involved in sports.

Fear’s goal was to not only promote running in the valley through her Catch Me If You Can running camp, but to put all camp proceeds back into the youth of the valley. Submitted photo

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The Ghostriders gear up for another season

Ghostriders prospects hit the rink last weekend during their main camp.

Photo by S. Moulton

Derek Georgopoulos who is returning after a season in Castlegar. Sparwood’s Dylan Robertson was announced as captain earlier this xcitement is brewing at the Fernie year and will be playing his fourth and final Memorial Arena as the Ghostriders season here in Fernie. prepare for the beginning While the full roster is still being of a new season. finalized, Mohr has announced “We’re blessed The club has been through some a few of the new players the club with great fans.” has committed to, including Cavin changes since being knocked out of the playoffs in March, including Tilsley, David Kelly, Tyler Rebelato Craigh Mohr the return of Craig Mohr as head and Matthew Pronchuk.

Head Coach coach and general manager. Mohr Another interesting development held the same position from 2004 is the introduction of two new to 2006 during the first two years goaltenders following the release of the club’s membership in the of Austin Wells to the Grand Forks Kootenay International Junior Border Bruins. Jeff Orser from the Hockey League (KIJHL), and he is familiar with junior ‘A’ Calgary Mustangs and Brandon the enthusiastic support that Fernie offers.

Butler from the midget ‘AAA’ Calgary Buffaloes “The players and I wouldn’t be here without are both exciting recruits and will have high the community of Fernie and the Elk Valley expectations on their shoulders in the net. supporting us… we’re blessed with great “You’ve got to win here; it’s important… and fans,” Mohr reflected. “It’s not everywhere that the players like a bit of that pressure to succeed,” you have an arena that’s full, and loud and explains Mohr. “This is a place where you want passionate.” to come because you’re going to have to win, The club’s reputation was obvious at the and you get rewarded by having a packed house main camp last weekend, which had a solid all the time.” attendance rate despite competing with junior The Fernie Ghostriders will play home ‘A’ camps held at the same time. exhibition games against Kimberley and Golden Some familiar faces were on the ice, including this Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m., Spencer Bender, Joel Burgess, Colby Burns, respectively.

Aidan Geiger and Aaron Neufeld, as well as

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Golf results Submitted by Jill Snell Ladies League

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ugust 26 was a big day, with the regular weekly event. Several ladies also traveled to the Golden Golf Club to compete in the East Kootenay Team Challenge. Big congratulations to this year's team consisting of Aysha Haines, Jill Snell, Marilyn Bruschetta, Patti Kuntz, Patty Vadnais and Ursula Schroeder, who were joined by Golden Golf Club members Karen Smedley and Kay Morin to complete the eight-member team. For the first time since the start of the tournament in 1970, Fernie will have its name on the Low Net Trophy. The team took Low Net by eight strokes over the most frequent low net winners in the last 44 years, Elkford's Mountain Meadows team. Well done ladies, and special recognition is awarded to Ursula Schroeder who had three deuces on the Golden Golf Course that day.

Ladies' Day Results: August 26, 2014 Event: Low Gross 0-24: Arlene Bye 25-31: Kathy Pachara 32-35: Eileen Thrun and Donna Miller (tied) 36+: Louise Ratelle Skins: Eileen Thrun (2), Kathy Pachara KP 0-31 sponsored by Overwaitea: Kathy Pachara KP 32+ sponsored by Park Place: Eileen Thrun Attendance Draw Prize from Fernie Chiropractic: Donna Miller There were 21 ladies out to enjoy a great day of golf. Thanks Ray and the grounds crew for all their continued hard work on the course. Thanks to Mel Dies, Michael Van Horne and all of the Pro-shop staff for their help throughout the day. As always, special thanks to the Ladies' Day sponsors including: Fernie Chiropractic, Freshies, Investia, Overwaitea, Park Place and The Tipple for their continued support of Tuesday Ladies Golf.

As the days get shorter, tee times will get pushed back and the possibility of frost delays increases. I would like to invite lady golfers at the FG&CC and any women that would like to get involved with Tuesday Ladies Golf to a ladies club meeting. It will take place Saturday, September 6 following Breakfast Club Golf with a meeting start time of 1:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse Restaurant. If you would like to get involved, or make some constructive recommendations on how we can improve Tuesday Ladies Golf please come join us for the only meeting of the season. Individuals wanting to join our volunteer list are also welcome.

Regular Tuesday Events will continue September 9 and September 16, with the season closing special held Sunday, September 21 with a shotgun start of 4:30 p.m. allowing us to have our evening meal at a more reasonable time. We will be competing in a fun two-person team format playing a Pinehurst System (modified alternate shot game). So get your teams ready, or sign up as a single and we will find you a partner. Details and registration are available in the proshop.

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An ultra challenging race tests Fernie runners

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he 2nd Annual Fernie Ultra race kicked off early on Saturday morning at the Fernie Alpine Resort.

The ‘ultra’ race, as its name implies, is meant to push participants to their limit.

Relay runner Sarah King, of the 3 Smokin’ Broads team, said she loves that aspect of the ultra.

“It’s interesting to see what your body’s capable of and to push yourself past the limit of where you can go,” King noted.

Her team placed third in the Open Women category, following a tied firstplace win for Fernie team In Vogue and Regina-based team The Stephanies.

Abi Moore, another Fernie local, took

the top spot in the Solo Women’s category, finishing a 50 km run in just over six hours.

On the men’s side, local men took the top two spots on the podium. Mike Moore and Jeff Williams completing 80 km at nine and 10.5 hours.

President of TransRockies events, Aaron McConnell, was at the start of the race to send off this year’s runners and said he was pleased with the outcome of the event.

“Ultra running is becoming more and more popular in North America,” noted McConnell. “It’s a chance to challenge yourself on some great trails. Fernie has an amazing trail network and it’s very supportive of endurance sports and outdoor sports. So it’s a great venue to host this event.”

Runners kick off an ultra challenging race at the 2nd Annual Fernie Ultra.

Photo by S. Kucharski

Legendary racers speed down the Fernie trails Summer B.C. Cup Finals were held in Fernie

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Riders raced down the ski hill on Sunday for the Summer B.C. Cup Finals.

Photo by S. Kucharski

he Legendary Summer B.C. Cup Finals were held in Fernie over the weekend at the Alpine Resort.

The downhill course challenged a lot of riders on sharp turns and tough terrain. For those in the Elite category, the B.C. Cup is “a stepping stone for people trying to get into the Canada Cup Mountain Bike Series and the Worlds,” said event organizer Stephen Exley.

Exley was glad to have brought the B.C. Cup back to Fernie. “Last year was the first time the cup came back to Fernie and I really pushed for that to happen because the great thing about Fernie events is we get a huge amount of turnout

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from the locals, which is always great to see.”

Local riders filled the Citizen’s categories. In the 19-29 Citizen Men’s Category, Fernie local Kurt Crowder landed a third-place finish, behind Burnaby resident Elliot Pieters and Ed Thomsett of Great Britain.

David Fuller, another local Fernie rider, came in first in the 30+ Citizen Men’s category with a time of 3:38.

Exley’s racing company SE Racing and Promotions also puts on downhill events in Vernon (the Silver Star B.C. Cup) and Kicking Horse (the Western Open). The proceeds from the trio of events go towards assisting his daughter Lola’s rehabilitation as she suffers from viral encephalitis—a long-time brain infection.

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New museum director settles into his position Fernie city council commends Ron Ulrich for his hard work, welcoming him

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t’s been nearly a month since Ron Ulrich was named the director/curator of the Fernie Museum and he is settling into the position with ease.

“He jumped right in with both feet,” President of the Fernie District and Historical Society Laura Nelson remarked.

“The amount of work he’s taking on just since he’s been here has been quite remarkable.”

During the August 25 council meeting, Nelson and council commended Ulrich for his successful month, welcoming him to the community.

“Ron comes with a real understanding of our history,” Coun. Randall MacNair noted. “It’s my pleasure to welcome him.”

Ulrich began working in museums when he was 14 years old and was involved in the start up of the Crowsnest Museum, eventually becoming president of the museum.

Despite his 30 years of experience working in small communities, Ulrich said he has never seen a community so supportive of their heritage.

He added, “Of all the communities that I’ve gone to work in and for, I don’t think I’ve ever felt more welcome into a new position than I have in Fernie. I promise you that I will work hard to continue the legacy that Mike [Pennock, the previous museum curator] and the board have brought to the museum to this point.”

Ulrich dove into his position on August 5, just a few weeks before the annual Curse Raising Ceremony. Nelson said that, so far, Ulrich has made a lasting impression on the Fernie District and Historical Society.

Nelson went on to say, “We really feel relieved and confident now that the museum is in good hands and he can lead us to our full potential.”

Songwriter connects to the road through music “I think I see myself as a songwriter first,” contemplated Weber, “just because I feel there’s a lot of connection there.” oulful, singer-songwriter, Sam. Weber is full of connections, carefully That’s a fairly concise way of choosing his words and articulating how summarizing 21-year-old musician he wanted the visuals of the roads he Sam Weber, who has spent the majority of had toured on to be reflected in the sonic his teen years familiarizing himself with representation of his debut album. the Crowsnest Highway on his quest to He explained, “I spent a lot of time on fulfilling his dreams the Crownest Highway, as a musician. familiarizing myself After years of with it while touring. I “I never want to get playing shows, wanted to capture that caught up in comparing touring and writing desert sort of vibe and myself to other people. extended plays the way the mountains I’d rather focus on the (EP)—a shortened and the trees look and music I want to make.” version of an full how you feel, especially length album—in driving west, when Sam Weber the backs of vans, you’re on that road with Singer-songwriter Weber has finally this album.” released his first It’s a project that full-fledged album Weber is visibly proud titled Shadows In the of, despite having selfRoad. admitted perfectionist issues.

The album is filled with alluring “I think, being hard on myself,” arrangements worthy of a guitarist who Weber expresses, “that there are some spent a summer at the prestigious Berklee things I could change on the album. But College of Music based out of Boston, ultimately I’m really proud of it as a Massachusetts. whole. It’s something I put a lot of work “It was really great to surround myself and time into.” with musicians who were better than me, That work has brought Weber back who I could learn from,” said Weber of to Fernie, where he will be playing two the experience. “But at the same time, I shows on Friday, September 12; a latenever want to get caught up in comparing evening set at The Royal and a quieter, myself to other people. I’d rather focus on acoustic set at the Infinitea T-Bar and me and the music I want to make.”

Boutique — a venue Weber has personal The album’s genre reflects the intense attachments to. contrasts of the musician. Weber himself “I love Infinitea, I love playing there,” coined the album as being filled with the he said. “I love the vibe and it’s such a Sam Weber visits Fernie on September 12 at Infinitea and The Royal.

Submitted by Hugh Mackie sounds of rock and dream pop voiced by magical place to be in.” a songwriter with a vision.

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MCKERRACHER: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce that our warrior, Randy Alexander McKerracher lost his battle with cancer and passed away at the Creston Valley Hospital on Saturday August 16, 2014 with his Dad / Pops and step mother at his side.

Randy is predeceased by his mother Gladys (Flanagan) McKerracher in 1993 as well as both sets of grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Randy was born in Rossland, B.C. and moved to Elkford, B.C. in 1975 where he graduated from Sparwood Secondary School.

He moved to Medicine Hat, AB and married Marla (Morrison) McKerracher. Randy moved his family to Lethbridge, AB and then to Thunder Bay, ONT where his children were raised. In 2010 Randy moved back to B.C. and eventually to Creston where he met Amber Frei and resided until his passing.

Randy will live on in the hearts of his children; Amy, Jillian, David, Katelyn and Miranda, also his soul mate Amber Frei who was by his side through it all. He will be forever loved and missed by Cal (Marlene) McKerracher, his sister Rae (Tim) Duthie, his sister Rhonda (Glen) Miller, 4 nephews, 3 great nephews, and their families as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Randy’s family would like to send special thanks to Dr. Ewing and the staff at the Creston Valley Hospital for the kind, compassionate care that Randy received during his final days.

A service was held to celebrate Randy’s life on Saturday August 23, 2014. In lieu of flowers his family would gratefully accept donations for his 5 children. Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 457 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0.

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KOWALYSHYN: Orest Walter Kowalyshyn died at his home in Fernie, BC on August 26, 2014 after a year of battling end stage cancer. He was 73.

Orest was born to the late Mary and Eugene Kowalyshyn in Pelly, SK on November 2, 1940 and attended school to grade 11 in Sturgis, SK. He graduated from high school in Rossland, BC, studied at the Devry Technical Institute in Los Angeles, and spent four years as an Airman and Crew Chief (C-130, B-47) with the United States Air Force.

He subsequently attended the Selkirk College in Castlegar, completing his degree at the University of Victoria.

Orest was a man of many talents and could fix anything. He worked as a farmer, logger, jet mechanic, pilot, and teacher during his adult years and had a favorite horse named Roger as a child.

He spent 4 years travelling the world; working, living and flying in places like Alaska, Japan, and the Philippines. Returning to British Columbia, he spent the next 30 years teaching at Fernie Secondary School, mentoring and positively influencing the youth of the Elk Valley in shop, science and math class. He valued education and took the time to get to know many of his students personally.

Orest was a quiet, kind, loving, generous, and modest man that loved mountains, hunting, growing vegetables, fishing, amateur ham radio and anything mechanical. He believed that life is what you make of it.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Jesusa, his son Orwell (Diana) from Surrey, BC, his daughter Grace (Jason) from Fort Collins, CO and two granddaughters, Olivia and Violet.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Holy Family Parish on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 with interment following at St. Margaret’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation, Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, or the Canadian Cancer Society. Messages and condolences shared at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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10:00 am in Fernie 6:00 pm Sparwood Campus gathering Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

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

Pastor: Father Bart Van Roijen 250-425-6444

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 691 4th Avenue, Fernie Sunday Worship...1:30 pm Pastor Fraser Coltman

cell 250-417-5016 Pastor David Morton cell 250-417-5017 or 1-866-426-7564

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

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

Parish Office 250-423-6127 Masses:

Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment Father J. Joseph Kizhakethottathil

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250-425-7787 Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) Services: Sunday 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm Everyone Welcome Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell

Christ Church Anglican Fernie

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2 Full-time Early Childhood Educators: Part time is an option.

There are immediate openings.

Qualifications: Early Childhood Educator; Early Childhood Assistant, or Early Childhood Educator (Specialty in Infant Toddler). First Aid would an asset. Hours of work: Monday to Friday. 40 hours a week.

Wages: Based on Experience/Qualifications; health benefits.

1 Before and After School Care Worker: Temporary; Part time 7:30am-1:00pm; Monday-Thursday.

Qualifications: Minimum age 19, First Aid would an asset.

Contact Lori Morley: Phone: 250-425-4443 Email: sparwoodtreehouse@gmail.com In Person at: 421 Pine Ave. Sparwood, BC

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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.

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of September 7 to 13, 2014 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: GEMINI, CANCER, AND LEO.

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There are lots of people around you and so you want to look your best more often than usual. Your elegance also allows you to widen your social circle.

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Try and learn to delegate more so you won’t always be under so much pressure.

You tend to worry about everyone.

Your children must learn to be more independent.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

You stumble over an amazing offer concerning a trip. However, you’ll have to be patient about getting leave from work or to organize everything with the family.

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A new diet is extremely beneficial for you. You could very well undertake this initiative after some sort of excess. A few changes at work are to your advantage.

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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

You give a lot of importance to your love life. You experience moments of great happiness with your loved one, or if you’re single, you may finally meet your soul mate.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

You should benefit from a nice pay increase. What’s more, you could succeed in building a small home-based company in which your creativity is an asset.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You need a boost for your self-esteem.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) You have quite a well-developed esthetic sense and you’re sure to use it to redecorate your home in some way. You find a nice little sum of money hidden away in a pocket.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

You express yourself with a lot of distinction and you also know how to speak from the heart. You are in the spotlight, which causes a bit of jealousy on the part of certain people.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

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Welcome to the driver’s seat

Visit the GMC Yukon gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

The Yukon is GMC Yukon territory Inside It’s hard to believe but GMC has never held The long wheelbase model is an ima vehicle launch for the Yukon full-sized posing truck and a favourite of large SUV in the Yukon Territory, until now. families that need the third row of Media from across Canada landed in seating, plus a functional cargo area.

Whitehorse and travelled around the The more popular short wheelbase territory recently in the all-new 2015 GMC offers a lot of room as well but when Yukon model, ending up in the famous gold the third row of seats is employed rush time capsule of Dawson City. From the wooden sidewalks to the gravel covered The Denali offers the cargo area is diminished. On all but the base model, the second streets, this preserved part of history looks most of the same and third row of seats can be folded and feels much the way it would when gold features as the more and store electronically. The Denali was first discovered in 1896. The Yukon is is exceptionally well equipped and also a great test for this big truck because expensive Cadillac of the immense stretches of unpopulated Escalade but is more shows great attention to detail, with the aluminum trim around the radio roads with smooth sections, potholes and and heat controls, leather seating loose gravel. The Yukon has it all, including use-friendly and less expensive. with French stitching. What the GMC spectacular vistas, wide-open space and Yukon offers over the Cadillac cousin spectacular scenery. Spending three days Zack Spencer is a simpler dashboard layout with behind the wheel made me realize what traditional rotary knobs and buttons, a good job GMC has done with this truck, whereas the Cadillac has moved to touch sensitive from fuel economy to creature comforts. panels that take time to master.

Looks Drive Last year, GM introduced the Chevrolet Silverado and The Yukon is offered with two engine choices, the GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks. In fact, the Silver5.3L 355hp V8 in the base SLE and middle SLT Yukon ado won the North American Truck of the Year and models and the 6.2L V8 in the Denali. This 6.2L engine the GMC Sierra won the AJAC truck of the year. With is also used in the Escalade. There are several reasons a solid basis, the engineers then went about building to consider the Denali over the base 5.3L engine. the full-sized SUVs based on the truck chassis. They The first is the inclusion of the magnetic ride control include the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, the GMC system that is also available in the Escalade. This sysYukon and Denali, plus the Cadillac Escalade. These tem adapts the suspension up to 100 times per second represent a huge profit centre for General Motors and and performed well on a variety of road surfaces in they needed to get them right. The GMC Yukon is the the Yukon. The second is a noise cancelling system most popular of the bunch with one-in-three full-sized that pumps sound waves through the Denali’s stereo SUV buyers choosing the Yukon, which is opposite system to help eliminate unwanted road and engine to the United States where the Chevrolet trucks noise. The third reason is the mighty 6.2L engine with dominate. The top Yukon Denali model traditionally 420hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. Because this engine represents about 35 per cent of all Yukon sales but and the 5.3L have direct injection, variable value timin the first few months of sales, it has captured more ing and most importantly, cylinder management, the than 60 per cent.

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V8 can switch off half of the eight cylinders and lean off the fuel mixture to reduce fuel consumption.

With more than 1,000 km driven at a range of speeds, the real world consumption was 12L/100 km, close to the 11.4L/100 km official highway rating with the 6.2L engine. All the current Yukon models are equipped with a 6-speed automatic but the 6.2L engines will get an 8-speed this fall, with the 5.3L following next year.

AWD is standard on all but the base model and these trucks can tow up to 3856 kg.

Verdict The Yukon is winner on all trim levels. I could find no fault but it is pricey. Starting at $51,800 for the SLE or $60,960 for the SLT and $75,540 for the Denali, this isn’t a cheap prospect. However, the Denali offers most of the same features as the more expensive Cadillac Escalade but is more use-friendly and less expensive. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca The Lowdown Power: 5.3L V8 with 355 hp or 6.2L V8 with 420 hp Fill-up: 16.2L/11.4L/100 km (city/highway) Sticker price: $51,800-$75,540

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Super-duper luxury cars and classy fashion

Canada’s most valuable collection of supercars and luxury brands rolls into Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Garden this weekend.

The fifth Luxury and Supercar Weekend will again showcase the crème de la crème of cars and also dazzle with fashion and art on the Great Lawn. This event has grown as a spectacle each year and is now the talk of the town among auto aficionados.

The wide selection of luxury cars includes examples of Lamborghini, Pagani, McLaren, Bugatti, Ferrari, Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Lincoln and Mustang.

This year’s Canadian Concours d’Elegance

classes include 100th anniversary of Maserati, 50 years of Mustang, 50 years of Jensen, 50 years of Sunbeam Tigers, The British Invasion, American Supercars, Modified Luxury and Modified Supercars, Chromes and Fins, Off Road Luxury, 50 years of Chevelle and GTO, Italian Supercars, Restomod, and Pre-First World War (Brass Era).

Look out for the Pagani Huayra, which is powered by a 720-horsepower twin turbo engine, the fastest car to go around the BBC TV program Top Gear’s test track. Also worthy of a lingering look will be the P1 McLaren, one of only seven in Canada; a 2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4, making its debut here; a 2014 Rolls Royce

Ghost Majestic Horse Edition, a 2015 BMW i8, the new electric luxury car; and a 2015 Aston Martin V12 S Roadster, arriving directly from Pebble Beach for its Canadian debut.

Those with racing in their blood should enjoy the 2015 GT Speed, the fastest Bentley ever produced, very rare Weissach Porsche 917K, a Saleen S7R race car, a 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS 6th Series, which is a winner of the Gold Cup at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, a 1957 Maserati 200 Si once owned by Franco Cornacchia & Carroll Shelby and one of only 28 built.

Also expected are a 1937 Bugatti type 57 and a 1964 revision Buick Riviera ‘Ridler Award Winner’.

It’s not all about cars though. A partnership with Oakridge Centre has produced a fashion pavilion which will stage six shows throughout the weekend – three each day. ‘Casual Elegance’ will be the focus of the first show of the day on the runway at 1 p.m. then ‘Seasonal Silhouettes’ at 2 p.m. and ‘Fashion Forward at 3 p.m.

More than 100 luxury retail-

ers, including automotive, music, art, gourmet food suppliers, top Vancouver

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This event has grown as a spectacle each year and is now the talk of the town among auto aficionados.

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restaurants, champagne, wine and spirits companies, will be represented at the event. Other highlights include a James Bond Ultimate Entertainment Bungalow by Inform Interiors, EA Sports’ “Need for Speed” hospitality/gaming tent and a Ferrari Maserati Pavilion, featuring Hawksworth Restaurant.

Single day tickets are $50 and VIP tickets (19+), which include lunch and adult beverages, are $100 per person, per day. Visit http:// luxurysupercar.com/p/ticket-information. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Five of Ford’s oddest cars

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Ford has produced few cars that could be characterized as weird.

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Multi-national Ford Motor Company has charted a quite conservative path through the years. Unlike dedicated eccentrics SAAB, Citroën and even American Motors, Ford has produced few cars that could be characterized as weird, but here are five from Ford (and its Lincoln and Mercury divisions) that still have us scratching our heads: 1982-85 Ford Escort EXP: The EXP (along with its twin the Mercury Lynx LN-7) was simply bizarre. It was supposed to be a sporty two-seater version of the Escort compact, but the styling was incomprehensible. It

was touted as a modern, affordable and efficient version of the concept that brought the car world the classic two-seater 1955-57 Thunderbird. But where the T-Bird was graceful and elegant, the EXP was just odd, and the squinty, hungover look to the headlight treatment was particularly strange.

1963 Mercury Monterey Breezeway: The Monterey and its predecessor, the Turnpike Cruiser, were standard 1950s and 1960s full-size Ford Motor Company products, but it

was the backward-slanted rear roofline and a rear window that lowered for

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ventilation that added a truly strange look to the car, as well as providing ready ingress for exhaust fumes.

2002 Lincoln Blackwood: The Blackwood was a one-yearonly Lincoln luxury pickup designed to compete with the Cadillac Escalade XLT. Unfortunately, it turned out to be the answer to a

question that nobody was asking—a shortbed luxury pickup that was too nice to haul anything. Less than 3,500 were made in that single year.

1959-67 Ford Anglia 105E: Famous as the flying car from the “Harry Potter” series, this English Ford sported a distinctly American feature — the bizarre, backward-slanted rear window that Lincolns and Mercurys had sported in the U.S. 1996-08 Ford Ka: Another odd duck Ford not seen

in the U.S, the Ka was both an oddly named and strangely styled city car that measured just over 142” overall. Performance was largely theoretical as the Ka was powered by a derivative of the ancient four-cylinder that powered the Anglia. Handling was at least said to be entertaining.

Rob Sass is the vicepresident of content for Hagerty Insurance.

Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance.

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