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Fernie Colour Crawl paints the town

Riders win season opener - Page 18 FERNIE

Outdoor fitness equipment - Page 5 SPARWOOD

Finning barbeque celebration - Page 3

ARTS Locals soaked up a rainbow of colour in the first annual Colour Crawl run, held last Saturday. For the full story turn to page 2.

Photo by S. Kucharski

Black bear and two cubs shot in Sparwood Annual Fernie Fall Craft Fair - Page 11

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onservation officers shot a female black bear and her two cubs in Sparwood on Monday after continued disturbance in the district.

The bears had been monitored moving around Sparwood for three to four weeks, according to Conservation Officer Frank deBoon.

“If they’re getting food like garbage and fruit and no harm comes to them, they gradually

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ignore people and they get to a point where they’re dangerous,” explained deBoon.

The bears were observed across the street from the Frank J. Mitchell Elementary school and were seen there until the bell rang and schoolchildren began to leave classes, according to deBoon.

“It was right where everyone was dropping off their kids and they were in an area where there were houses and lots of people. We had to weigh out the good of the people and the good of the bears,” said

deBoon.

The bears were also spotted on Pine Avenue eating from apple trees and in Sparwood Heights wandering onto resident’s decks and putting their paws up on local’s windows prior to being spotted at the school. deBoon continued to advise residents and the district about wildlife safety and properly securing garbage and food sources as well as managing fruit trees.

“It’s a people problem,” said deBoon. “People need to make bears

uncomfortable. If a bear shows up in your yard, it’s not a good idea to take pictures and condition that bear to be okay with people. Throw rocks and yell at them so they get the picture that they’re not wanted in that area.”

WildSafeBC Community Coordinator Kathy Murray agrees.

“This is a harsh reminder to residents that these situations are entirely preventable,” said Murray, “and it’s everyone’s responsibility that we’re not baiting wildlife into our communities and backyards.

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Locals gathered outside the Arts Station after the first Fernie Colour Crawl run last Saturday.

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ocals splashed with every colour in the rainbow ran in the first ever Colour Crawl Run on Saturday afternoon.

Over four hundred locals took part in the event, arriving wearing white apparel that was soon doused with an explosion of non-toxic colour.

The race was put on by local band Shred Kelly and the Arts Station as part of their participation in B.C.’s Peak Performance Project, the grand prize for which is $102,700.

The Colour Crawl raised $11,200, with $5,500 each going to the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation and the Fernie and District Arts Council to create a concert series initiative that aims to promote youth to get into music.

his research, approximately 34 bears with active bear collars have been killed, mostly by people. his spring, an over three dec“You sort of get hardened to it,” ade old grizzly bear named McLellan said. “It’s really sad the Aggie was shot unexpect- number that have been shot that edly near the Flathead River. didn’t have to be. A lot of people Wildlife Research Ecologist think they’re threatened when Bruce McLellan had been tracking they’re really not.”

Aggie since 1984, when he first He went on to say, “There’s a collared her. But this spring, lot of things hunters can improve.

McLellan found her collar tied to You don’t have a water bottle and to shoot them “A lot of people think thrown over the flat usually.” they’re threatened head bridge.

M c L e l l a n when they’re really “Someone must suggests carrying not.” have shot her,” he bear spray and said. “It’s sad when making sure Bruce McLellan they get that close to campsites are Wildlife Research Ecologist dying of old age.” clean in order to McLellan has reduce wildlife been putting radio conflict. collars on bears in Simply messages like these, the Flathead River Valley since McLellan said, can help prevent the 1970s. He said he began incidents like the shooting of monitoring the bear population as Aggie. a way of examining and managing Conservation Officer for the the major limiting factors on East Kootenay Zone, Joe Garay bear’s habitat, such as oil and gas is asking for the public’s help in exploration and salvage logging. finding the individual responsible The ecologist however, admits for shooting Aggie. Anyone with that other human interferences information is advised to call the contribute to the decline in bear RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. populations. In fact, since beginning

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“I’m a preschool teacher,” said Shred Kelly vocalist and keyboard player Sage McBride, “Jordan [Vlasschaert, bassist] and Tim [Newton, banjo, vocals, guitar] are youth care workers, so when we're not playing music we spend a lot of time with the children and youth in the community,” she explained.

“Our goal is to create experiences and opportunities in the Elk Valley for youth to pursue their dreams and have their passions nurtured and supported from an early age,” said McBride.

The remaining $200 will be given to Fernie Search and Rescue for donating their services and First Aid to the event.

At the finish line, participants wiped off some of the remnants of the day while enjoying a barbeque and live music performed by the band Shred Kelly themselves.

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Celebrating over two years with no loss time injuries

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hings steamed up during Finning’s barbeque last week, as employees and their families were invited to enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers in celebration of over two years without a loss time injury.

Finning Branch Manager Tom Tobin said that although the company typically only invites employees to celebrate no loss time injury land marks, this year they decided to change things up, following suit with the Lethbridge branch.

Tobin said it’s the families that are the driving force behind Finning employees, adding, “That’s the reason we go to work. We get home and we can do the things we enjoy with our friends and family.”

Tobin attributed their success to programs such a WHMIS, Job Hazard Analysis and their near miss reporting system—a reporting system in which an employee indentifies a situation that has the potential to cause injury or harm.

In fact, last year, Finning acted on over 70 near misses, a huge jump from the previous years 14, Tobin said.

“By identifying it and reporting it into our near

miss reporting system, it enables us to learn from those lessons before they actually hurt someone,” he added.

During the barbeque, Tobin also thanked Finning employees for their United Way contributions.

When the company began the United Way campaign, they were aiming to achieve a $20,000 employee contribution, with Finning matching the contributions dollar for dollar up to $1,300 dollars per employee.

As of last Wednesday, Finning raised $50,000, with four days left in the campaign.

“The Finning employees have driven this philanthropic gesture to the community,” Tobin noted. “I’ve been overwhelmed by the team we have here, they’ve always been very charitable.”

Tobin went on to say, “The United Way is just another opportunity for us to demonstrate those generous and community minded values that we have.”

Elk Valley welcomes two new principals

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his month, Elkford School District No. 5 welcomed two newly appointed principals.

Doug Bolander took on the position at Elkford Secondary School (ESS), while Dean Chandler took over retired principal Shirley McGales’ position at Rocky Mountain Elementary School (RMES).

“What brought me out here was the remoteness,” Chandler said. “I came from a remote community in the north and it was time for a change.”

Bolander, who recently retuned to Canada from the United Arab Emirates, noted, “I’m excited to be part of the Elkford community, with its natural beauty and growing cultural diversity.”

After working for four years at the Canadian International School in Abu Dhabi, and more recently teaching history, social studies, psychology and law in Regina, Saskatchewan, Bolander decided to share his passion for education and lifelong learning with the Elk Valley community.

Chandler is also bringing his experience to the community after working in B.C. education for 22 years.

“It’s been a long career,” he admits.

Chandler moved to Elkford with his partner and dog this summer, and worked on getting RMES ready for the students.

“I’ve got to get a sense of the community and the kids and the teachers,” he said.

As an avid guitar player, Chandler said he hopes to bring more music into the school so that students have a chance to perform for their parents and the community.

For more information or to contact the principals at Elkford Secondary School and Rocky Mountain Elementary School visit their webpage at sd5. bc.ca

Finning employees and their families celebrate over two years with no loss time injuries.

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FERNIE SUBSTATION UPGRADE PROJECT SITE ACTIVITY COMMENCEMENT The Fernie Substation is reaching capacity, and in order to meet future demand and provide reliabile power for generations an upgrade and expansion is needed.

BC Hydro would like to advise the public about site activity in the immediate area around the Fernie Substation. Geotechnical, environmental and archaeological testing and assessments are expected to take place in October and be completed by the end of October 2014. The preliminary site testing will involve testing equipment, and contractors will manage the work in order to minimize the impact on the environment and the community.

BC Hydro will complete the work safely and as efficiently as possible.

This important improvement project is necessary to meet current demand and future growth in Fernie. Upgrading the substation with new equipment will allow BC Hydro to continue to provide clean reliable power to Fernie business and residential customers now and in the future.

Opportunities to learn more about the project will be provided and advertised. If you have any questions, or would like more information about the Fernie Substation Upgrade Project, please contact Sue Foster, Program Manager, at 604 699 9095, or Sally Masters, Community Relations, at 250 489 6841.

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Application No. 107517

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for an Elk Valley Permit Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act.

We, Teck Coal Limited, Suite 1000, 205-9th Avenue S.E., Calgary Alberta, T2G 0R3, hereby submit an application to the Director to authorize the discharge into the Elk Valley watershed of effluent containing selenium and nitrate from Teck’s five steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley.

The authorized discharge will be subject to the condition that the Applicant meets the following limits proposed in Table 1 at the compliance points specified in Table 1.

The locations of compliance sites for each operation are proposed as: 1. Fording River Operation (FRO): FRO Compliance Site- Fording River downstream Cataract Creek 2. Greenhills Operation (GHO): GHO Fording River Compliance Site- Fording River downstream Greenhills Creek; GHO Elk River Compliance Site- Elk River downstream Thompson Creek 3. Line Creek Operation (LCO): LCO Compliance Site- Line Creek downstream of South Line Creek 4. Elkview Operation (EVO): EVO Harmer Creek Compliance Site- Harmer Spillway; EVO Michel Creek Compliance Site- Michel Creek at Hwy 3 bridge 5. Coal Mountain Operation (CMO): CMO Compliance Site- Michel Creek upstream of Andy Goode Creek The land upon which the operations are situated, and the discharges originate from, are described under FRO Mine Permit No. C-3, LCO Mine Permit No. C-129, GHO Mine Permit No. C-137, EVO Mine Permit No. C-2, and CMO Mine Permit No. C-84, located within the District of Elkford, District of Sparwood, and the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK).

The details of the application are available for viewing at the Cranbrook office of the Ministry of Environment at 205 Industrial Road G, at the Elkford or Sparwood Public Library located in the District of Elkford, BC and the District of Sparwood, BC. An electronic copy of the application can be viewed on the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan website at www.teck.com/elkvalley.

Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed Elk Valley Permit and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant at: •www.teck.com/elkvalley, using the online feedback form; •Email directly to feedbackteckcoal@teck.com; •Send to PO Box 1777, 116 Centennial Square, Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0.

With a copy to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection at: Regional Director c/o The Ministry of Environment Regional Operations, Kootenay Region 205 Industrial Road G, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G5.

The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. A copy of this application was posted at the all Teck sites in the Elk Valley in accordance with the Public Notification Regulation on September 29th, 2014.

The operating period for all sites will be 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The type of treatment to be applied to the discharges may include one or more of the following: water collection and settling ponds, water treatment facilities and/or clean water diversions.

Table 1: Proposed Discharge Limits FRO Compliance Site Modelled Average Flow: 219,000m³/day

GHO Fording River Compliance Site Modelled Average Flow: 424,400m³/day

GHO Elk River Compliance Site Modelled Average Flow: 1,044,000m³/ day

LCO Compliance Site Modelled Average Flow: 148,400m³/day

EVO Harmer Compliance Site Modelled Average Flow: 48,300m³/day

EVO Michel Compliance Site Modelled Average Flow: 907,600m³/day

CMO Compliance Site Modelled Average Flow: 102,900m³/day

Parameter

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Limit

Time Frame

Limit

Time Frame

Limit

Time Frame

Selenium

0.130

2014–2018

0.090

2019–2022

0.061

2023–

Nitrate

43.0

2014–2018

19.0

2019–2022

13.0

Parameter

Period 1 Limit

Time Frame

Selenium

0.080

Nitrate

28.0

Parameter

Period 3

Limit

Time Frame

2014–2018

0.063

2014–2018

14.0

Period 1

Limit

Time Frame

2019–2022

0.051

2023–

2019–2022

13.0

2023–

Period 2

Period 3

Limit

Time Frame

Limit

Time Frame

Selenium

0.015

2014–2026

0.08

2027–

Nitrate

3.0

2014–onwards

Parameter

2023–

Period 2

Period 1

Limit

Time Frame —

Period 2

—

Period 3

Limit

Time Frame

Limit

Time Frame

Limit

Time Frame

Selenium

0.080

2014

0.050

2015–2032

0.029

2033–

Nitrate

14.0

2014

7.1

2015–2032

3.0

2033–

Parameter

Period 1 Limit

Time Frame

Selenium

0.100

2014–onwards

Nitrate

4.0

2014–2016

Parameter

Period 2 Limit

Period 3

Time Frame —

16.0

— 2017–2020

Period 1

Limit

Time Frame —

8.0

— 2021–

Period 2

Period 3

Limit

Time Frame

Limit

Time Frame

Limit

Time Frame

Selenium

0.028

2014–2020

0.020

2021–2024

0.019

2025–

Nitrate

6.0

Parameter

2014-onwards

—

Period 1 Limit

Time Frame

—

—

Period 2 Limit

— Period 3

Time Frame

Limit

Time Frame

Selenium

0.019

2014–onwards

—

—

—

—

Nitrate

5.0

2014–onwards

—

—

—

—

Notes: All Limits in mg/L as maximum monthly average values.

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Official unveiling of outdoor fitness equipment

THANK YOU USW Local 9346 would like to thank everyone who participated in and supported the Labour Day Picnic in Fernie on September 1

Special thanks to: USW 7284 UFCW – Overwaitea Fernie USW 480 Overwaitea Food Group – Fernie Elk Valley Union of Postal Workers Pure Life Family Chiropractic Fernie Professional Firefighters The Free Press Union 2827 The Drive Radio The Bouncy Business – Nicole Juneau East Kootenay District Labour Council Fernie District Teachers Association

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Mayor Mary Giuliano, Director of Leisure Services Cam Mertz and Senior Citizens Club members gathered outside the Fernie Aquatic Centre on Monday for the official unveiling of the outdoor fitness equipment.

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n Monday, the Senior Citizens Club and city officials gathered at the Fernie Aquatic Centre for the official unveiling of the outdoor fitness equipment.

Although the equipment has been standing on the grounds for around six weeks now, locals gathered to thank local businesses and organizations for making the outdoor equipment centre possible.

Mayor Mary Giuliano was in attendance,

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Time: 7 P.M. Location: 741B 2nd Avenue, Fernie

thanking Fernie Ready Mix for their cement donation, as well as the Fernie Garden Centre for donating trees for the aquatic centre grounds.

“Thank you for making this happen, this is wonderful” Giuliano said. “This is such a great addition to Fernie.”

Senior Citizens Club President Jim Booth added, “We hope the exercise park will be well used by citizens of Fernie of all ages and also our out of town guests.”

Booth also thanked the Director of Leisure Services, Cam Mertz, and New Horizons for their contribution to the project.

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Fall Programming Just a reminder there is still room to register in some of your favourite programs including Zumba, Yoga, Photography, Adult Art Programs, Children’s Art Programs and Cooking Classes.

Please contact 250.865.4010 to inquire and register.

2015 Financial and In-Kind Assistance Grants The District of Elkford is now accepting applications for Financial and In-Kind Assistance Grant Applications for the 2015 Budget Year. Any not-for-profit community groups or organizations that can demonstrate financial need and are interested in requesting financial assistance from the District for 2015 are encouraged to submit an application.

Everyone applying for a 2015 Financial and In-Kind Assistance Grant must submit a completed application form by October 31st, 2014. Information packages and application forms are available at the District Office or on our website at www.elkford.ca.

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Please ensure that your valves are in working condition before you turn them on. It is the resident’s responsibility to ensure that their water systems do not freeze. Any thawing of lines will be at the homeowner’s expense.

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Editorial

by Katelyn Dingman

B.C. declared September to be Disability Employment Month. It’s an annual opportunity for Canadians to recognize the challenges individuals living with disabilities face in the work force. It’s disheartening to hear that the employment rate for people with disabilities is 18 per cent lower than the employment rate for individuals without disabilities.

A disability can be classified in several different ways. It refers to an individual that lives with an impairment that may be cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, physical or a combination of any one of these.

Mental health and emotional disabilities are increasingly gaining more and more media attention, from the Bell Let’s Talk Campaign to Clara Hughes’ campaign against depression.

I followed the Bell Let’s Talk Campaign on Twitter very closely and was intrigued that musicians, such as Matthew Good, spoke about their own experiences. I felt like this helped give a voice to depression, and likely influenced others to speak up about their own experiences.

But despite the Bell Let’s Talk Campaign raising $67.5 million to mental health initiatives in Canada since 2010, I still think we have a long way to go.

I find it extremely irritating when people misuse the term depression, whether they use it after ending a brief relationship or simply as a synonym for a feeling of sadness or melancholy.

The other week I saw a sign that read, ‘Stressed or Depressed?’ I found it rude and slightly ignorant to have this on a sign. You can’t classify stress and depression on the same level. I feel like doing this belittles the seriousness of the illness, an illness that has the power to take someone’s life.

Just a few months ago famous actor Robin Williams took his own life after an ongoing battle with depression. His death came as a shock to many of his fans from around the world and I can only hope that it will open up a global conversation about the dangers of addiction and mental health disorders.

The truth of the matter, though, is that even after someone lost their life to this illness, people were still quick to make light of the situation. I saw several posts on my Facebook and Twitter accounts that turned Robin Williams death into a joke, one of which being a photo of the Genie from the Disney Film Aladdin (who was voiced

by Williams) and the cutline, ‘Genie, you’re finally free.’

I feel like when it comes to an open discussion about mental illness, people need to be more sensitive.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor; Regarding the column titled “Mayoral update for August 2014” by Mayor Mary Giuliano in the September 25 issue of The Free Press; I wish to correct the information about the recent meeting held with Mayor Giuliano, including the quote that she has attributed to me.

First, it is important for your readers to understand that Interior Health is not planning to close the operating room at Elk Valley hospital. In my discussion with the Mayor, I believe I actually said that, “When Dr. Nalley retires, we hope to maintain a similar model of service.” What that means is a similar model of service to what Dr. Nalley provides to the community currently. It’s unfortunate that my comments were misunderstood and I am pleased to clear up any confusion for your readers.

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Tips for the East Kootenay Outdoor Enthusiasts

Smell ‘n’ tell

Submitted by Patricia Burley Conservation Officer of the East Kootenay Zone

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nder the Wildlife Act of British Columbia, all hunting and shooting in British Columbia is prohibited within 100 meters of a church, school yard, playground, residence, farm or ranch building occupied by persons or domestic animals. The only exception to this is the owner, occupier or person with permission from the owner or occupier.

They may discharge a firearm in the aforementioned area. This legislation is quite clear. A person cannot shoot a firearm or bow, or do any sort of hunting within 100 meters of any building, be it a house, church or school yard, unless permission is granted by the owner or occupier of the property or properties affected.

The Conservation Officer Service wishes to remind the public that if they witness or become aware of an environmental or fish and wildlife related infraction, to please report it by calling 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP). Callers may remain anonymous if they wish, and they may be eligible for a reward.

Wildlife Corner Submitted by Kathy Murray Wildsafe B.C. Community Coordinator

Fernie A cougar sighting was reported by the community eco garden. Cougars are wide ranging animals and may show up in urban settings from time to time. If they are passing through, it is important they do not find food that may encourage them to stay.

Feed pets indoors and if you do feed them outdoors, bring in any uneaten food, as pet food may attract cougars. Keep your pets indoors, especially at night. Cats and small dogs that are left to free-range hunt small birds and rodents may, in turn, become prey themselves.

Never feed deer or other possible prey species for cougars. While deer may be pleasant to watch, they can attract large predators such as cougars into residential neighbourhoods.

As well, urban deer present their own set of problems to you and your neighbours. Deer are one of the cougar’s primary food sources. If deer are abundant in an area, especially in a wintering area, then there is a good possibility to find cougars using the same area.

Bears have been seen in backyards during the middle of the day on Mount Minton, on the Frisbee golf course, dike trail in the Annex Park, 4th Avenue, Castle Mountain Drive and Hand Avenue in Fernie.

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A black bear and two cubs have been feeding on apple trees and garbage on Pine Avenue by the elementary school.

If you see a bear in your yard, slowly retreat into the house and ensure the house is secure.

Once the bear has left, ensure that anything that may have attracted it is removed. Lock up the garbage, clean up the fruit trees, clean the barbeque and bears will move on back to the wilderness for natural food.

For more information on wildlife safety go to www.wildsafebc.com Report human/wildlife conflict to 1-877-9527277(RAPP) or #7277 on cell.

For more information on preventing human/ wildlife conflict, visit www.wildsafebc.com.

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Alcohol and Driving

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If you plan on driving, a lot of thought and consideration needs to go into the amount of alcohol you consume. Being a healthy person, on average, you will eliminate .015g% an hour.

Make sure to remember that .08mg% is the legal limit for drivers 19 and over, underage drinkers require a 0mg% in order to drive.

It is difficult to determine your own safe limit for drinking and many factors affect your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) the main factors include: • How much you drink in a certain time period.

• Body height and gender

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Remember that tolerance does not necessarily affect BAC. Meaning that because you may not feel drunk because you have a tolerance from experience or genetic factors, does not mean you have a low BAC.

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Here are a few examples of BAC in a male and a female. These are only examples and may not be your own personal BAC. • A 5’4”/162cm female will be at a .08g% in a 1 hour span when having 2 standard drinks.

• A 5’8”/172cm male will be at .08g% in a 1 hour span when having 3 standard drinks.

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Visit our library’s website to check out a magazine! http://fernie.bc.library.ca/

Smile Cookies are gone, but the smiles they’ve left in our community will last forever. Thanks to your support, Tim Hortons will be donating the entire proceeds to Fernie Friends for Friends.

The only way to be 100% safe is to not drink when driving, take a cab, spend the night or have a designated driver.

East Kootenay Addiction Services Society has sponsored this column. The intent of this column is to provide information and to encourage healthy choices. Free, confidential services are available to anyone dealing with their own or someone else’s substance addiction or misuse. For more information contact 250-423-4423, 1-800-644-6144 or visit www.ekass.com

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Mondays

• 6:15 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 5:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesdays

• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to noon – Parent and Tot Funtimes at the Sparwood Leisure Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Low Impact Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym for 0-5 years at the Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:45 to 11:30am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Parent and Tot Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Water Walking at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross & Lifesaving Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool

• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Wednesdays

• 6:15 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym for 0-5 years at the Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to 11:00am – Wittle Water Works at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:15 to noon - Toddlertime at the Fernie Library for ages 2 & under • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross & Lifesaving Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 5:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 3:45 to 5:00pm – After School Rec Hockey at the Sparwood Arena • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30 – Ladies Darts at the Fernie Legion (new members welcome) • 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays

• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre

• 9:30 to 10:15am – Low Impact Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 10:45 to 11:45am – Kinder Gym at the Sparwood Leisure Centre • 10:45 to 11:30am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Water Walking at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross & Lifesaving Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 11:00pm – Adult Rec Hockey 19+ at the Sparwood Arena

Fridays

• 6:15 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym for 0-5 years at the Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:45 to 11:30am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre

• 11:15 to noon - Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross & Lifesaving Lessons at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 4:45pm – Pioneer Crafts at the Fernie Library, ages 7-10 (registration required) • 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm - Free Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm - $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm - Jitney Darts at the Fernie Legion – everyone is welcome • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 13+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen/Adult Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre

Saturdays

• Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:00 to 3:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 6:00pm - Meat Draw at the Fernie Legion • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing

Sundays

• Noon to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 2:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 4:45pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena

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The Wisers at the Royal Hotel Art, Food & Beer Showcase at Parkplace Lodge 4:30 – 6:30 pm Art Show & Reception at Inside Out Fernie Wellness 6 – 8 pm Texas Hold’em Poker at the Fernie Legion 6:30pm Registration 6:00pm Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Summerland Steam at Fernie Memorial Arena 7:30 DJ Bro-D & Con-rad at the Royal Hotel Pub’toberfest! Party at Parkplace Pub Men’s Closing, Fernie Golf & Country Club Flyer Cross Series at Fernie Bike Park 11 am FernieHalfMarathon,Annex Park 10 am – 3 pm Indie Film – Just Eat It Strands Septet, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Book to Movie Club at Fernie Heritage Library 6:30 pm HoopsnakeattheRoyalHotel Fernie Fall Fashion Event at Freyja 7 – 11 pm Camp Connect at Lake Koocanusa 8:30 am – 5 pm (ages 8 – 13) Art Tapas at the Fernie Arts Station, call 250-423-4691 to register Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Grand Forks Border Bruins @ Fernie Memorial Arena 7:30 pm BlackEarthattheRoyalHotel Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Kelowna Chiefs at Fernie Memorial Arena 7:30 pm Evil Ebenezer& Factor at the Royal Hotel Ironman Open, Fernie Golf & Country Club ThanksgivingTurkeyDinner at Infinitea 6 – 9 pm Traditional Thanksgiving Menu at Max Restaurant Wares – CanadianAlt Indie at Infinitea 8 pm Traditional Thanksgiving Menu at Max Restaurant TurkeyScramble,FernieGolf & Country Club

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CITY OF FERNIE BRITISH COLUMBIA

City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca City Council Meeting Schedule

Public Hearings Notice is hereby given that Public Hearings will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC so that Council may hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by the proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 for:

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Proposed Zoning Change

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Yvonne May & Jake Christiansen of Pinnacle LLC

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 169, 2014

642 – 8th Avenue

Lot 7, Block 65, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A (Subject Property “A”)

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

The R1SL zone allows a parcel to be created with reduced parcel frontage and a smaller parcel area for the purpose of development of detached single family dwellings than as permitted in other residential zones.

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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

Emergency Program Review & Plan Update RFP The City of Fernie is seeking proposals from suitably qualified consultants to review the City’s existing emergency management function, assist with the updating of associated plans and bylaws, and recommend changes to increase program efficiency and effectiveness to ensure it meets or exceeds the requirements of the British Columbia Emergency Response Management System (BCERMS). The City of Fernie will receive proposals up to 5:00PM local time, on Tuesday, October 14, 2014.

For more information please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca (Bid Opportunities) or contact Ted Ruiter, Director of Fire & Emergency Services, at ted.ruiter@fernie.ca or 250.423.4226.

Kate Pollock (City Initiated)

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 170, 2014

822 – 6th Avenue

Lot 13, Block 47, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A (Subject Property “B”)

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

The R1SL zone allows conforming status to be obtained for certain existing residential parcels that do not meet the minimum parcel frontage and minimum parcel area requirements of the R1 zone.

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

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

BY FAX: 250-423-3034

BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department PO Box 190 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

Subject Property “B”

Any submissions received after 5:00PM, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 will not be accepted. No representation will be received

by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie.ca.

A copy of the proposed bylaw amendments and other relevant documents may be viewed at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC

Subject Property “A”

during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm September 25, 2014 to October 14, 2014 (excluding weekends and statutory

holidays), or online at www.fernie.ca.

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

Candidate Open House Thursday Night @ 7 pm The Candidate Open House is from 7:00pm-8:00pm on Thursday, October 2 in Council Chambers. Individuals interested in running for City Council will receive information about municipal government, the role of Council, time commitment of a Council Member and what to expect if elected. To learn more about the upcoming election, please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact the Chief Election Officer, Kevin Allen, at chiefelectionofficer@fernie.ca or 250.423.6817 extension 121 to schedule an appointment.

Sport Field Grand Opening Join us for the Grand Opening of the new sport fields at the Max Turyk Community Centre on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 1:30 – 5:00pm. Enjoy games, bouncy house, bbq, prizes and more!

For information regarding Leisure Services programs and events please call the Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466 or visit the website at www.fernie.ca.

Gain Experience.

Get Involved.

Become a Volunteer!

Office Equipment Lease RFP

The posting for the Emergency Social Services Director (ESSD) and Mobile Street Vendors Task Force volunteer opportunities closes at 5:00pm on Monday, October 6, 2014. To learn more about these exciting volunteer opportunities, please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca.

The City of Fernie is requesting proposals from companies with proven experience and expertise in the business of providing multi-function printer/copier based office equipment. The City of Fernie will receive proposals up to 4:00PM local time, on Friday, October 24, 2014.

For more information please visit the City’s website at www.fernie. ca (Bid Opportunities) or contact Terry Holt, Director of Financial & Computer Services, at terry.holt@fernie.ca or 250.423.2223.

Test Your Alarm for Life! Your smoke alarm has the power to save your life. Or does it? If you haven’t tested your smoke alarm lately, it may not be working and that’s a risk you can’t afford to take. Working smoke alarms give us early warning of a fire, providing extra time to escape safely. But they can’t do their job if we haven’t done ours monthly testing to make sure they are working.

Test all the smoke alarms in your home - for the life of the alarm and for the lives of your loved ones.

Preparation for Winter Snow Removal Parking Provisions The City of Fernie is asking all residents to please remove any vehicles, boats, trailers, etc. stored in public alleys/laneways or boulevards to assist us with our annual inspection to identify any potential hazards that may hinder snow removal equipment or emergency response.

Vehicles/equipment that have not been removed may result in a fine, tow charges, or both. For more information on parking regulations please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

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

www.sparwood.ca

Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, October 6 Monday, October 20 Monday, October 27 Monday, November 3

(in Council Chambers)

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

Saturday, October 11, 2014 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Fire Station #1 - 479 Pine Ave

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE

Activities, prizes, buyer safety information Bring your kids for a tour of the station and equipment.

Notice is hereby given that Council at their Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC intends to approve a loan to Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society as follows: Amount of loan

$ 685,000.00

Purpose of loan

Complete construction Expansion Project

Interest rate

To start upon completion of construction and charged monthly at the Municipal Finance Authority rate for short term loans as at the beginning of each month.

Repayment terms

To be repaid by any fundraising efforts, with the balance of the loan repayable on October 19, 2019. The Society may prepay the loan or any portion thereof at any time without notice, bonus or penalty.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR SCRUTINEERS WATER FLUORIDATION ELECTORAL ASSENT

Come on out for the fun.

Fire Prevention Week – October 5 – 11, 2014

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AUDIT SERVICES

The District of Sparwood is requesting proposals from qualified parties for external audit services for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2018 inclusive.

Additional terms and conditions are outlined in the proposal documents. Interested parties may obtain proposal documents from our website www.sparwood.ca or www. bcbid.bc.ca. Inquiries regarding this request should be directed to: Louise Kaiser, Deputy Director of Finance Phone: 250-425-6271 Email: lkaiser@sparwood.ca

Sparwood Receives Honourable Mention at UBCM

On Saturday, November 15, 2014, qualified electors within the District of Sparwood will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favor of Council adopting Bylaw 1145, “Cease Fluoridation Bylaw 1145, 2014” which authorizes removal of fluoride from the municipal water supply effective January 1, 2015?” ______ Yes

______ No

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place, if sufficient applications are received. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount.

Applications to act as scrutineer 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

Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting Sarann Press, Chief Election Officer, 1-844-8072137 (toll-free).

Mayor Halko and Councillor Wilton were honoured to accept an award at the UBCM convention on behalf of the District of Sparwood. The District received honourable mention at the Climate & Energy Action Awards for its Leisure Centre Energy Retrofit.

The Leisure Centre Energy Retrofit project provided for the design of a state of the art high efficiency heat reclaim system providing significant energy savings, reduces GHG emissions, and replaced existing inefficient aging heating systems within the Leisure Centre.

Sarann Press Chief Election Officer

The awards are organized annually by the Community Energy Association in partnership with the Province of BC, Union of BC Municipalities, BC Hydro, and FortisBC.

Application forms are available at the District Office as well as on the District of Sparwood website, www.sparwood.ca.

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Handcrafted items at Fall Craft Fair

Locals and visitors browsed the Fernie Community Centre during the annual Fall Craft Fair last weekend.

Photo by S. Kucharski

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

T

he Fernie Fall Craft Fair was crafted with care, making it a successful Saturday afternoon event at the Fernie Community Centre.

It was an opportunity for vendors all across the Elk Valley to put out their best pieces to the public. Rows of jewelry, homemade preserves and desserts, wall decorations and knitted or crocheted pieces perfect for cooling temperatures were all present at this year’s craft fair.

Organizer Tanya Malcolm has been putting together the craft fair for the last three years, but said that it’s a tradition that goes back several decades.

“It used to be an antique show, essentially,” explained Malcolm, “but it’s evolved more into a craft fair that includes a lot of up-cycled pieces that are kind of trendy right now.”

Amy Buchan is one of those up-cycling artists and took inspiration from Fernie’s biking culture to create some truly unique pieces that combine spare bike parts, like gears with delicate stained glass.

“I’ve always been a recycler,” said Buchan, who sources her spare bike pieces from the Gear Hub where she works, “and I’ve worked with stained glass for awhile, and one day I just decided to take some of the glass and stick it to bike pieces and it worked really well.”

The pairing has resulted in the brand Happy Spoke. Her pieces range from wall decorations to keychains and earrings made out of bike chains.

Other frequent recyclers include Tristen Perras, whose handmade jewelry is recycled from old bullet casings, antique items, precious stones, skeleton keys and any other charms the artist can find.

“I definitely have a distinctive style,” said Perras, “and I love creating unique things from antique or used pieces and

combining them.”

Chantal Marra, a Cranbrook artist, also loves taking inspiration from numerous sources to create her wall quotes.

“I always take suggestions from people and have customers e-mail me quotes that they want, and if I like it and use it, I give them a discount on the product,” said Marra.

Her paneled art included popular phrases and quotes regarding family and loved ones.

Fernie vendors will have another chance to display and sell their items at the Holiday Craft Fair on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6.

The Friday show is a new addition to the craft fair calendar, and Malcolm says it was scheduled to cater to people not able to make the weekend show.

“We call it the Twilight Holiday Craft Fair and it runs from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday evening,” said Malcolm.

Weaving together artistic talents

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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elicate shawls, decorative tapestries and beautiful handwoven blankets and pillows were put on display at The Arts Station last Thursday night as part of the Fernie Spinners and Weavers Guild Wearable Art Exhibition.

Seattle-based fibre artist Anita Luvera Mayer led Fernie’s weavers on an informative workshop, resulting in the beautiful wearable display last week.

“We’re a really large and active group, we’ve got members all the way from Alberta to Rossland and Invermere,” said Arts Station Administrative Assistant Becca Musso. “We do a lot of felting and surface designing and dying and all sorts of fiber arts,” said Musso of the work displayed by artists from the Spinners & Weavers Guild.

One weaver, Rebecca Vaughan, contributed some truly unique mounted wall art to the group. An intricate lions head,

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a rabbit wearing a headdress and an owl atop another rabbit head were some of her contributions.

Self-taught, Vaughan said that each piece took her approximately 40 hours to create. Each piece combined two techniques of felting — wet and dry — to create contrast between the faces of each animal and the colourful backdrops they were set against.

Fernie Forge blacksmith Sandra Barrett also had pieces to contribute, that blended her felt and weaving abilities with her pre-forged talents with metalwork. One piece, a coat, was decorated with hand-dyed felt taken from the alpacal’s that she keeps on her property and some signature forgework embellishments and details like toggles on the coat to contrast with the softness of the felt.

The guild meets at least once a month and new members are always welcome if they are already a member of the Arts Station.

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The Royal presents ‘The Wisers’! Coming in from Calgary, this rock band will be putting on a not-to-be-missed FREE gig from 9 p.m.

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Indie Films Fernie:

‘Just Eat It – A Food Waste Story’ at the Vogue Theatre as part of the Indie Films Fernie series. Exploring the issue of wastage in the food industry.

Tickets available at the door or on the Arts Station website, screens 7 p.m.

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This week’s recommended drink is Fernie Brewing Co.’s Craft Collection 12Pack ideal for those who enjoy local craft beer. Try out FBC beer at Park Place Lodge’s First Friday Beer Tasting on October 3rd from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.

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

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REACH A READER

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) and The Free Press are partnering to raise funds for literacy programs in the 4th Annual Reach a Reader event.

Buy a paper from one of our volunteers on October 9 to make a difference in our community.

Can’t be there? Donate online at cbal.org.

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All funds raised will go to support the Elk Valley literacy programs.

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ommunity leaders and volunteers will join Black Press and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy on October 9 to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and to celebrate the power that literacy has in the Elk Valley.

The 4th Annual Reach a Reader campaign will raise funds for the Elk Valley’s communitybased literacy programs.

Why? Literacy is important to all British Columbians. It impacts every aspect of our lives, from healthcare, crime The 4th Annual Reach a Reader campaign makes its way to the rates, employment and Elk Valley.

Submitted photo economic status. Despite its essential role in life, at least 40 per cent of B.C. adults have difficulty reading a newspaper, filling out a work application, reading a map, or understanding a lease – and this percentage is increasing.

“Reach a Reader is a great way to get out in the community and not only raise funds but also remind people that literacy is vital to every aspect of our daily lives,” Meghan Morton, Community Literacy Coordinator for the Elk Valley said. “We use literacy skills at work, at home and at school. We can’t send an email, read a bus schedule, calculate a tip or even read The Free Press without it.”

In the Elk Valley, funds will help support the Muffins and More program. This is a new program that will give parents of school-aged children a chance to get together over coffee and muffins and join in facilitated discussions about literacy topics of interest to them. Topics will include how to talk to kids about money, fun games to help children learn basic math principles, how to facilitate learning in play and much more.

You can support the Reach a Reader campaign by making a donation in exchange for a special edition of The Free Press on October 9. Volunteers will be hitting the streets with papers in hand between 3 and 5 p.m. at the Elkford and Sparwood malls; in Fernie on 2nd Avenue and in front of Overwaitea, Extra Foods and Canadian Tire. You may also donate online at cbal.org.

To learn more about community-based literacy programs in the Elk Valley contact Meghan Morton, the Elk Valley’s Community Literacy Coordinator at mmorton@cbal.org.

THANK YOU To the following businesses for their support in fundraising for the Fernie Salvation Army Food Bank.

Together, we raised $1540 to help those in need.

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Mustang is still a rock star at 50 and convertible are still The Mustang is the rock within reach of the averstar in the Ford lineup, so it was appropriate the age consumer. launch of the 50th anniInside versary version was held The last frontier in terms at the Sunset Marquis of design has been the Hotel, in California. interior of today’s modern This hotel is also celecars. Ford has done a brating 50 years and is Ford has done a good job of ensuring known for the many rock good job of ensuring the Mustang feels and stars that have stayed and looks upscale even on the played in the gardens and the Mustang feels and basic models. Standard central pool. looks upscale even on equipment includes The pop band One push button start and the basic models.

Direction recently had keyless entry, a backup Zack Spencer a lineup of young girls camera and Bluetooth lined up outside waiting connectivity. The dash is meant to look to get a glimpse of the British lads. My like an airplane cockpit with separate stay featured only pretty cars lined up, pods on each side of the cabin. The trim no groupies. Regardless, the Mustang pieces that look like aluminum are the turned heads too. real deal. Toggle switches are provided Looks on the Premium trim levels to control The cars driven around Los Angeles and driver settings. Above that are all-new surrounding mountain canyons were switches to control the heat and ventilavery early production models (Cars tion systems and either a base 4.2-inch should be hitting dealerships by the end radio screen or the 8-inch screen on the of the year).

Premium models. Included in the PremiThis new 2015 Mustang is hot, on all um package are leather seats that are levels. The car still has a long hood but heated and cooled. The back seats are the nose is blunt, with a forward-facing very, very tight. This isn’t a four-seater, grille. The front daytime running lights rather a tradition coupe with rear seats are three LED slashes that mirror the for only the smallest children. three vertical taillights. And the front Drive HID headlights are now standard on all The base V6 features a carried over Mustangs. The rear of the car is especialengine with 300hp. The new star of the ly sleeker, thanks to a dramatic lowering show is the introduction of a 310hp of the rear trunk deck, plus the width 2.3L turbocharged 4-cylinder featuring of the Mustang has been expanded to direct injection technology. This will be give the car a lower, wider stance. The the perfect engine for the person that Mustang is sold as a base V6 ($24,999) likes the idea of the Mustang’s styling or new EcoBoost turbo 4-cylinder but doesn’t want the fuel bill that comes ($33,499) and of course the might 5.0L with driving the 5.0L V8 in the GT. GT ($36,999), so the Mustang coupe This engine is very good, it has a lot of

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mid-range torque making the Mustang accelerate easily and it passes well on the highway. There isn’t the classic V8 rumble but this compromise is easy to take, knowing that this model has plenty of power for the average daily commuter.

The true muscle car enthusiast will be attracted to the 435hp 5.0L V8. Power goes through either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The big change to the chassis is the introduction of an independent rear suspension and modified front suspension, plus bigger brakes.

Carving through the canyons outside of LA was a treat, the platform is very forgiving and there is no longer any unstable mid-corner surprises found in the older cars, just a very sure-footed modern car.

Verdict Fifty years is a long time to continually produce a single car model. What comes out of this is a cumulative result that is

hard to beat. The engineers have done a great job of bringing the suspension into the modern world and the new EcoBoost engine will be very popular, once people try it. The old-school buyers will be attracted to the meaty V8 but often, sensible decisions prevail and the EcoBoost is a solid experience. The styling is stunning, inside and out. To be blunt, this car will be a homerun for Ford.

There are two things I’d like to see improved. The seat back has no electric actuation, which means getting the right spot is hard to achieve. The second is the suspension in the GT can be a bit bouncy over city conditions but settles right down at highway speeds – pretty minor stuff for an all-new car.

The Lowdown Power: 2.3L turbo 4-cylinder with 310hp, 300hp V6 or 435hp V8 Fill-up: N/A (city/highway) Sticker price: $24,999-$52,899 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Tips your dad should have taught you

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Sometimes, when you have a breakdown you’ve got to go with what falls readily to hand, whether it’s duct tape, J-B Weld or a coat hanger.

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We’re not always around a fully stocked garage, auto parts store or tool chest when the need arises to save the day with a big repair.

Sometimes, when you have a breakdown you’ve got to go with what falls readily to hand, whether it’s duct tape, J-B Weld or a coat hanger. Here are five stories of some truly epic improvised repairs: Dormitory parking lot transmission repair: Rory Carroll is now the Executive Editor of Autoweek magazine.

While at Michigan State University, he was foolish enough to loan his 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI to a fellow student the day before he was supposed to make the three-hour drive home to Traverse City, Mich. “When he returned

the keys to me, he told me that the car had made a loud noise when he’d parked it.” Carroll found the GTI in the dorm parking lot sitting in a pool of oil; the “friend,” however, was nowhere to be seen. Two chunks of transaxle case were lying in the middle of said pool. Carroll took a bus to a hardware store where he purchased some J-B Weld and, optimistically, four quarts of transaxle oil. He cleaned the pieces of the transaxle case in his dorm room sink, mixed up the J-B Weld and drove the Golf up onto the curb to get at the transaxle. Carroll pushed the metal fragments and J-B Weld back into place, wedged them in with a piece of wood and waited a few hours before refilling the transaxle with oil and hitting the road — into the jaws of a winter storm as only Northern Michigan can do them.

Blown head gasket and cylinder head during a race: The 24 Hours of LeMons is an endurance race for $500 cars. The organizers say that the premise “isn’t just an oxymoron, it’s a breeding ground for morons.”

Damned resourceful morons, anyway — perhaps even the Steve Jobs and Thomas Edison of the improvised repair world. Team Dr. Feelgood’s 1993 Dodge Shadow was participating in “Capitol Offense,” the D.C.-area version of the infamous motorsports affront, when not surprisingly; the Shadow blew a head gasket and disintegrated part of the cylinder head itself. The intrepid racers made a new gasket and slathered

J-B Weld on the toasted cylinder head, allowing them to finish the race and win the coveted Judge’s Choice Award without having to resort to a bribe, as is customary for awards in the LeMons world.

Leaky radiator addressed by another kind of leak: Tim Suddard is the publisher of Classic Motorsports and Grassroots Motorsports magazines.

No stranger to ill-advised road trips in old cars, Suddard (who resides in Florida) was on a cross-country road trip in a vintage motor home, when it sprang a leak in its radiator while traversing sparsely populated Wyoming.

He valiantly dumped every liquid in the motor home into the radiator but still fell short of the nearest town (and bathroom) by a few miles. He killed two birds with one stone, and you can guess how.

Fabricated Florida fan belt: Another time, Suddard found himself behind the wheel of a questionable machine, a dilapidated early 1990s vintage E30 BMW 318. Rather than towing the car home, he elected to drive the tired Bimmer the 200 odd miles home.

Predictably, something failed (in this case, a fan belt in I-95 Miami rush hour).

The ever-resourceful Suddard reached for the only thing that fell readily to hand, a roll of duct tape known to racers affectionately as “200 mph tape.” By twisting a length of it repeatedly, and then fastening the ends, Suddard was

able to fashion a temporary fan belt that allowed him to make it home.

Failed generator generates repeat battery purchases: Suddard is clearly a good guy to have around when you break down in the middle of nowhere. In the third chapter of the Suddard trilogy, a few years back, he bought a 1963 Ford Ranchero. The seller assured Suddard it was ready to drive across the country.

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switched from alternators to generators for the 1965 model year, there were none to be found in any auto parts stores along the way. Suddard simply stocked up on batteries and a battery charger — enough batteries to power a Soviet-era diesel/electric submarine. He drove (during the daytime only) on the batteries and charged them in the hotel room at night.

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Toronto, ON.- When you’re doing an Amazing Race-style activity, picking the proper teammate is the key success.

Clearly, I chose improperly.

I’ve occasionally I’ve occasionally watched Amazing Race watched Amazing Race on TV and as soon as the partnership starts to on TV and as soon as go sour, the whole thing the partnership starts to can go sour. Blood starts go sour, the whole thing to boil. Tension rises.

Ratings go up. can go sour.

That’s all part of the Alexandra Straub game. It’s also part of the fun.

Hyundai Fun Day has been an annual event for the last few years. It really needs no explanation because the title says it all.

It’s all about fun. That mirth comes in various shapes and sizes and there’s lots to be had.

Unless you’re stuck with a partner for an Amazing Racestyle challenge who doesn’t even read the clues properly.

Or forgets to tell you an important piece of information during the timed activity, like, say, what your next challenge is.

With Type-A personality tendencies, the need to be spot-on sometimes takes over. For the better or the worse, that trait has led me to victories in other rally events.

Sadly, not on Fun Day. In true Canadian fashion, the first challenge was to score three shots on goal.

Stick in hand and ball on the floor, part of the parking lot at the revamped Driver Development Track (DDT) at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park was dedicated to the nation’s favourite pastime (and no, it’s not drinking beer.)

After completing the challenge, the stick was passed to my partner, who struggled, to say the least. A few minutes

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later, and quite a few shots on goal, we were finally given our next clue.

Our chariot for this part of the event was the Hyundai Elantra, equipped with a new 2.0L engine equipped with Gasoline Direct Injection, delivering 173 horsepower.

He was deemed navigator while I drove.

After we found the second clue, I asked him to take a photo of it – as it was outside of the vehicle - so we could look at it.

Without even reading what he took a picture of, he said: “There was no clue. It was just a sign. I think we just head back.”

I used my vetoing power and asked him to show me the photo of the clue he took. It didn’t say to drive back.

Had some cameras been there, it would have made for some nail-biting television.

We finally figured it out and kept on trekking. We didn’t have to go too far for any of the given clues, but since we lost a little bit of time at the beginning, I needed to make it up.

Putting the Elantra’s acceleration to the test might not have been the instructions we were given, but it was what we had to do.

Making a long-ish story short, we didn’t come out as victors but the day in itself was a win all around.

Veloster Turbos were ready and waiting to be driven around the autocross circuit that was specifically designed for us.

A parking challenge with the Accent was quite fun: see how fast you can parallel park, pull forward into another spot, back into another, and then cross the finish line.

Hit a cone that marked the area you were supposed to stay in and you’d get additional time put on your score.

Unleashing the Genesis V6 coupes on the fresh-faced DDT also had its sensational perks; complete with manual gearboxes.

And when all was said and done, the all-new 2015 Sonata sedan and I would stick around for a few more days in rural Ontario and explore some of the natural habitat in the Ganaraska region, just east of Toronto. www.hyundaicanada.com kalexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

Three red peppers and a bright red roadster to go, please

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Total strangers often boldly approach us in the veggies’ section to ask what car they should buy next.

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Judging by the number of people who stop to chat to members of the Driveway team in the supermarket, most of you still rely on newspapers like this one to help narrow down your next-car shortlist.

Total strangers often boldly approach us in the veggies’ section to ask what car they should buy next. After a few questions about what their budget is and how they will use the vehicle, we can usually give them five products to consider. I should add, that lead reviewer Zack Spencer fields most questions in airport lounges across the country!

Next to house buying, it’s generally a

family’s second largest purchase made so it should be no surprise that people want to seek advice. We learned earlier this year, that polling revealed that our readers will spend a staggering $3.6 billion on new cars in the next year and another $1.69 million on used cars or preowned, if we are to be sensitive to the feelings of those vehicles with a few kilometres on their clock!

It’s true there are so many electronic ways now available to do that basic research but while the internet and social media play an important role in your car selection, auto writers romance you in print over the months leading up to you signing on the dotted line.

We bring you news of the latest products and test drive as many of them as we can for you. What has changed dramatically in recent years is the way we present that information.

For many years, automotive sections were a strictly male domain and we thought that all we needed to do was make a few remarks about a subject car’s handling, print some pictures then list its specifications. Pretty boring, really, unless you are a car nut.

Now there is solid research that reveals that women play a major role in the purchase decisions made in around 80 per cent of car sales.

And it’s obvious that most males really do not spend their days trolling automotive websites, as some would have us believe. Some men will even admit they really don’t know that much about cars. I know, say it ain’t so.

For the aforementioned reasons, we at Driveway try to bring you stories about, or involving cars, that are of a broader interest. Whenever possible, we bring your lifestyle-oriented stories that may involve, travel, fashion and even music that speak to regular folks.

Just one example. Who could resist reading recently about Alexandra Straub’s about her drive in an Audi from Munich to Budapest, just to have a home cooked meal with her grandparents. – Judging by the response, not many! We even included the menu and recipe.

In the coming year, we will continue to share such stories with you, to entertain you and inform you. And we want to hear your stories about your road trips, your favourite cars and what you would like to read more about in Driveway.

Please don’t hesitate to drop me a line or stop me in the meat section of the supermarket, which is more likely where you will find me. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Elk Valley joins Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

we have,” said volunteer Janice Cron, who has volunteered with the Shoreline Cleanup twice previously. “Any water source is worth he shores of the Elk River were protecting,” said Cron. flooded with people on Sunday The clean up is one of the afternoon as locals teamed up largest environmental events in “Water is the to clean the river shoreline.

Canada and the third largest in the most important At Fernie’s Annex Park and the world. According to the Shoreline natural resource recreation centre’s in both Sparwood Cleanup, since 2003, over 400,000 we have.” and Elkford, volunteers came suited participants have removed nearly up with rubber gloves and trash bags. one million kilos of garbage from Janice Cron The volunteers were dispersed Canada’s shorelines.

Volunteer along the Elk River, from Fairy Creek Fernie’s cleanup is in on Highway 3 to the Centennial conjunction with the Swim, Drink, Trail near the Stanford Hotel and Fish Festival, which included everywhere in between. informative sessions from the Elk River Alliance “Water is the most important natural resource the day prior.

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Walker also proposed monthly community clean ups in July and August by interested locals. Other submissions included a request he 4th Annual Swim, Drink, Fish Festival, to BC Hydro to install gravel parking and a held last Saturday took the time to educate note that presentations will be given to the locals on the importance of keeping the Elk provincial government and the Regional District River healthy. of East Kootenay for better management of Silver The day was devoted to providing attendees Springs. with information. Teaching sessions included During a walk through the Ancient Morrissey completed reports on the ecology and stewardship Cottonwoods, the ERA presented a report card to plan for Silver Springs. residents on valley bottom health.

From the reports, Lee-Anne Walker of the The report card indicated that Fernie is not Elk River Alliance (ERA), suggested several doing well in comparison to valley bottom results amenities that should be added to Silver Springs, collected from Sparwood and Elkford. including a backcountry toilet, which, according Total disturbances, vegetated cover and forest to Walker, is a “top priority to better steward cover were all assessed by the ERA. with Fernie Silver Springs.” An action strategy to raise funds ranked 45 per cent higher than Elkford and for such a toilet is currently in the works by the 24 per cent higher than Sparwood in terms of ERA. total disturbances made to the valley bottom, and between 27-40 per cent less vegetated cover than Elkford and Sparwood as well as 15-26 per cent less forested cover than the rest of the Elk Valley.

The report card listed a few common valley bottom stressors, including increased population and urbanization as well as the removal of habitat.

A healthy valley bottom, according to the ERA, is detrimental to river Presented by health.

Migratory The Park Place Lodge corridors for wildlife are provided through a healthy valley bottom, as well as plants that filter out silt and other contaminants and of course provide recreational locations for walking and biking trails that are common Like us on facebook and popular in the Elk FERNIEHALFMARATHON.COM Valley.

To round out the day, a new trail was unveiled at the Mount Fernie Provincial Park, and a talk about the Half Marathon, 10k Run & 3 Person Relay relationship between 10am start healthy forests and a healthy fish population was given.

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▾ MYTH: The public is powerless against gangs. Reality: Be engaged and part of the solution. If you see something suspicious, whether it’s in a restaurant, mall parking lot, or in an isolated place, please phone 9-1-1 immediately so the police can investigate.

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Families fly together for Fernie Flyer Cross Children and adults alike are invited to race their bikes around a 1 km loop Sunday mornings

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Golf results

Hardest working teams: Heather Boyd & Sue Boyd and Marg Bordignon & Chris Stockey

her staff for working so very hard to make all our evening meals special and memorable.

In addition to our event play there was some season closing awards as well, including: Most improved player for the season: Karen Scott who reduced her handicap from 35.9 to 28.1 Most improved player playing regularly with Tuesday Ladies Golf: Arlene Bye who reduced her handicap from 22.2 to 18.3 There were three attendance winners, and these were players that made it out most frequently every Tuesday of the official Tuesday Ladies Day Golf to play in the event.

They were also representing Fernie in away tournaments.

Congratulations to Ursula Schroeder who had perfect attendance. Jill Snell was second missing only two events and Val Emond was third missing only three events.

Honourable mention goes out to Patty Vadnais who missed only four events after she joined the club, and as she started out having to play by herself in a regularly scheduled time of 5:48 but was able to start recruiting other ladies to come out and join her. Way to go Patty.

Also, honourable mention to Jan Caufield, a non-member that came out to join us the most frequently.

Extra special thanks goes out to the Ladies' Day Season sponsors including: Park Place, Fernie Chiropractic, Investia, Overwaitea, The Tipple and Freshies. Without these sponsors we would never be able to run our weekly events or hold any specials throughout the season.

We had a full team compliment of 16 players for our evening event and it was great to be playing a little earlier on a Sunday so we were in before dark. Thanks to Ray and all his crew for their continued efforts on keeping our course in great playing condition. Thank you to Mel and Micheal and all the pro-shop staff for all their support throughout the whole season. And thank you to Lillis and

Please remember the Fernie Golf and Country Club is still open and we have a few great weeks of golf left for the season. Even after our Tuesday Ladies Day golf comes to close for the season, the Fernie Golf and Country Club will still be hosting its Ironman Open Sunday, October 12, 2014 and the Turkey Scramble Monday, October 13, 2014, check in at the pro-shop for more details.

forward to seeing you again in the spring, keep your eye on the Fernie Golf & Country Club website in the Ladies Club section for the 2015 fixture sheet, due to be updated in April 2015.

Have a super winter. Here are our year-end results:

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he Fernie Flyer Cross Series continued its weekly rides on Sunday morning at the Fernie Aquatic Centre, inviting families to fly together for the fall bike series.

The Fernie Flyers don’t count time or laps, but instead counts on encouragement from families and children to enjoy Fernie’s trails and ride a 1 km loop track for 30 minutes.

The series is open to the public and is free to attend, reoccurring weekly on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. until October 12.

Event: The evening round was a 2-person team Scotch Ball 9-holes with a disco theme, thanks to all the players that came out in costume; we know some of those outfits made swinging a club a little challenging.

First Team Low Net: Kathy Jaeb and Janette Dies Second Team Low Net: Thrun

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Ghostriders win season opener

By Sara Moulton Free Press Staff

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he Ghostriders made a triumphant return to the Fernie Memorial Arena with a 6-3 victory in their first home game of the 2014-15 season.

Over 400 fans stood in the stands to cheer on the Riders, as they hosted the Golden Rockets last Saturday in a highenergy game with plenty of action. Golden opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal late in the first period, which was quickly countered by a fantastic unassisted shot by rookie Josh McCulloch.

The Riders came out swinging in the second period to put two through the pipes, courtesy of Joel Burgess (assisted by Cavin Tilsley) and Cole Keebler, who is back in Fernie after recovering from a serious shoulder injury last season. Ghostrider goalie, Jeff Orser, kept the Rockets out of the net before The organizers of the 4th Annual Joe Varosi Slow Pitch Challenge would like the break to set up the home side for to report that this year’s event was a great success. The weather was perfect, an explosive third period. over $1500 was raised for the Cancer Society, and everyone had a lot of fun. We Golden showed they weren’t ready had more players and spectators than in previous years, and are very grateful to roll over, as they scored two goals for their support. within the first few minutes of the We would like to thank the following for their generous contributions: third, and opened the floodgates for Fernie Hotel & Pub Hark Raving Sirens a series of on-ice scuffles, resulting

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Hope to see you all next year.

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Joel Burgess scored two of the Ghostriders’ six goals on Saturday, September 27.

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in Fernie’s Travis Thomsen and Golden’s Spencer Gerth being sent off for fighting. However, the Riders proved themselves as the stronger team, with three more goals by Derek Georgopoulos, Justin Peers (assisted by Tilsley and Keebler) and Burgess who put the icing on the cake by scoring on an empty net.

The win is the fifth out of six games this season for the Ghostriders, keeping the team near the top of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) standings. Head coach and general manager Craig Mohr acknowledged the efforts of his players in overcoming their first period nerves and getting through their home opener.

“There were a lot of emotions, but the second period was awesome,” Mohr reflected. “Golden’s goalie made some great saves but we kept coming back. It showed good leadership and [Burgess] was rewarded for his hard work with an empty netter at the end.”

Fans will be familiar with Burgess’ reputation for high performance throughout the past few seasons, as both an assistant captain and top scorer in the 2013-14 season. His two goals during the first home game of the year are a sign of things to come for the 20-year-old in his final KIJHL season.

“The puck just came to me and felt good…

I’m pretty happy about it,” said Burgess of his two goals. “We’ve got lots of good guys coming in this year; lots of speed, lots of talent. Things are coming together nicely.”

The Ghostriders will travel to Golden on Friday before hosting the Summerland Steam in Fernie the following night. The Steam are the only team to have defeated the Riders so far this season, making Saturday’s game a must-see for fans.

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“Team Vacation” (from left-right) composes videographer Leo Zuckerman and skiers Essex Prescott and Dylan Siggers.

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By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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ylan Siggers, a Fernie freeskier, won himself a ticket to race down the slopes of New Zealand’s highest mountains.

Siggers, along with friend Essex Prescott, submitted a video to the World Heli Challenge in the hopes that they could get their hearts racing while hitting fresh New Zealand spring snow. Their hilarious five minute edit secured them with enough votes to win their way into the helicopteronly accessible competition, where athletes had a chance to win $10,000.

The World Heli Challenge has dropped the most talented skiers and snowboarders in the New Zealand Alps for almost 20 years. The event covers nine days of mountain adventure, and this year the new filming aspect of the competition added to the excitement.

Event director Tony Harrington explains, “The World Heli Challenge tests the athletes in New Zealand’s biggest mountains, but this year that’s just the beginning. This year, they must also work with their filmer to create an inspiring short film they can show the world.”

Harrington adds, “For the first time in the event’s history, it’s not the athletes’ performances alone that will determine the winner, but the short film they create together. It truly is a team event and it’s going to make some incredible viewing.”

Siggers and Prescott submitted their film for Team Canada/USA (dubbed “Team Vacation”) in collaboration with Siggers’ videographer friend Leo Zuckerman.

“It’s an innovative new format for us,” said Harrington, “and when you bring together awesome terrain like this, add in helicopters, talented skiers and boarders, a healthy dose of competitive spirit and the stunning backdrop of the Mackenzie district you can’t really go wrong.”

The results from the Heli Challenge were announced two weeks ago and unfortunately Team Vacation lost out on the grand prize.

Prescott, however, was given special recognition as the winner of the Shane McConkey Award. The award is named after Shane McConkey, a skier who attended one of the first World Heli Challenges in the 90s, and it recognizes a progressive and passionate athlete who embodies McConkey’s spirit.

Prescott’s award won him the opportunity to go to Cordova, Alaska to continue participating in heli-ski activities for one week.

To watch their video submission, visit the World Heli Challenge website at http://worldhelichallenge.com/2014/08/team-vacation/

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beautiful colours, crisp mornings, and turkey dinners, Shelby Cain fall brings another fantastic thing: Halloween. One of the top three holidays of the year, when you ask the kids, anyways.

Why? In a word – candy. Bags and bags of candy. The other two holidays that make the list are Christmas and Easter. They also come with receptacles filled with candy. A stocking from the big man. A basket from everyone’s favourite rabbit.

So how does Halloween distinguish itself from its other two treat-abundant rivals? Distribution. If you want the candy, you gotta get out there and get it.

There is no mystical being, camouflaged in the form of an exhausted parent, hand delivering a giant mass of candy right under your nose while you sleep. Oh no.

You have to earn it.

This year I have a new found appreciation for the sincerity of Halloween. It is what it is. If you want a bag of treats you have to put on a costume and make your way from house to house in the dark of night, enduring freezing hands and a few scary pumpkins to scream trick or treat. Then you get your candy. That’s how it works.

It doesn’t require me, as a parent, to spin some fantastical tale of flying reindeer or magical rodents, which, as the kids get a little older, are shoddy stories at best. I mean, come on. A fat man and a bunny. Was this all we could come up with? (Besides the real meaning of the holidays, of course). We teach and we teach about the workings of the world, about the truly miraculous behaviour of honeybees and monarch butterflies, and then we throw in these harebrained stories about magical delivery men? How does a bunny carry a basket? How does Santa make it to every house in the world in just one night? It’s getting a bit like the Spanish Inquisition around here, and with every lie, the snowball continues to grow.

I can only hope that when they find out the truth, that I’ve been making all this stuff up, they don’t assume I’ve been lying about everything else, too.

Monarchs really do migrate to Mexico on instinct alone. Bees have specific vocations, like cleaners and undertakers and even bouncers. All true. All very cool.

I don’t know what the solution is. Do we take the Claus out of Christmas? The Bunny out of Easter? Probably not. At least, not this year. I bought a Santa suit on clearance last year.

But may I say, bravo for Halloween. You are truthful. You make no false pretences.

For that, you get my respect and my undying devotion. I cannot promise the same to the big man or the rabbit.

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Tae Kwon Do's Heidi Farmer brings home silver

Kootenay local Heidi Farmer recently competed in the IFA 2014 World Cup in Jamaica.

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At the tournament in Montego Bay there were 31 countries and over 700 athletes. During the five-day tournament, there were different events such as patterns, sparring, power breaking and

team sparring. This was our team’s time to shine and give it our all. Master Saran always tells us fight smart and give 110 per cent, and no matter if we win or lose, he is always proud of us. I wouldn't have been able to achieve a silver medal without the support and wisdom from my coaches Master Saran and Mrs. Paton. I am also very appreciative of my fellow team mates; we trained hard together and helped push each other to our full potential. We competed against world-class athletes and, although we all did not all place in our division, we were putting our months of hard training to the test and we were proud of our efforts in the ring. We are like a big family that looks out for one another. Our team will continue to train and we will be going to competitions in Vancouver, Regina and our own tournament in the near future.

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Our numbers raise quite a bit from year to year,” said Fernie branch organizer Kim Lennox.

This year, attendees and EKC staff met up across the Elk Valley at EKC locations to walk, bike and run in Sparwood, Elkford and Fernie in support of helping out women and children.

Since 2000, the EKC has raised over $47,000 for these two programs to help fund and provide free, confidential services to women and children in domestic violence situations.

The Fernie EKC Branch has been hosting the annual walk for three EKC staff members and local volunteers walk to raise years and this year, the Elk Valley awareness for domestic violence.

Photo by S. Kucharski branches raised over $1,800. In addition, the EKC donated $1,500

By Sarah Kucharski rounding out 2014’s total to $3,300 Free Press Staff with donations still coming in.

“We run a program to support and [raise] n matters of domestic violence, women and awareness for youth who either witness abuse or children need access to spaces where they see ongoing struggles in the home. Quite often, can feel safe and where they can escape the the young people we work with struggle with violence. Luckily, those programs exist and the anxiety and other identifying feelings,” said Kids East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) Count Too worker Gareth Webb. raises funds for the programs annually with In the last year alone they have provided their walk for Safe Homes and Kids Count Too. over 1470 shelter nights to women and children “We’re really just trying to raise some fleeing domestic violence, according to a press awareness, we did a barbeque and draw prizes. release.

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Our CUPE co-workers, United Steelworkers, CUPW (our local postal workers), College of the Rockies Faculty Association & individual members of other unions who supported us on the picket lines and rallies;

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As angels keep their watch up there, Please, God, just let her know That we down here do not forget, We love and miss her so.

With love, Don, Donald, Shauna, Mario and Families

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Full time coordinator for a seafood merchandising program including ad program management & department manager training in our main office in Errington, BC.

Help Wanted LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a managerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you.

We offer exceptional benefits, Group RSP and many other incentives.

Please send your resume to: Lyall Woznesensky Lyall@Qualityfoods.com QF Director Professional Development.

For children (1&4 years old) reqd. $10.50/hr, F/T, Pmt, 1+ yrs. exp or Certification in the field reqd. Duties: Feed toddler. Change diapers.

Provide care/supervision of children. Organize, participate & oversee activities.

Plan, prepare & serve meals. Maintain a safe & healthy environment. Tend to the emotional well-being of children. May take children to appointments & activities.

Perform light housekeeping duties. Language: Basic English, Punjabi as asset. Location: 6A Ave/4 St, Fernie, BC. Contact Bhawna at: n.bhawna@yahoo.ca

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LOOKING FOR WORK? WE CAN HELP. *et tKe training and support you need to ŵnd and keep a job. Access job search resources, personal employment planning, workshops, training, self-employment, wage subsidies, and specialized asessments.

We deliver free employment services and host a premier job board for the Elk Valley and East Kootenay region.

Morning Services

11:00 am

Corps Officers: ..

Majors James & Gwen Hagglund

Fernie Office 250-423-4661 Fx 250-423-4668

KNOX UNITED CHURCH 201 2nd Avenue, Fernie

Sunday Service UCW Women’s Group

10:00 am 1st Tues each month 7:00 pm

Clergy: Jane Clarke D.L.M. 250-423-6010 www.elkvalleyunited.com YOU’RE WELCOME AT KNOX

(formerly Fernie Baptist Church)

1622 10th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-4112 www.mountainsidechurch.ca

Sunday Services

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

Contractor looking for

* Carpenters * Framers * Cribbers * Siders

for work in the Elk Valley Phone 250-423-0272 for information

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Operator Full time 10 mths/yr. Competitive rates Email or fax resume goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380

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JOURNEYMAN CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER Top wages, work vehicle, great lifestyle and good affordable housing available in Houston, B.C. Second and third year apprentices are welcome to apply.

Please Phone: 250-845-7333 (Houston, B.C.) or email resume to: embersons01@gmail.com

EK Employment Elk Valley

Tel: 250-423-4204 - Website: www.ekemployment.org Store Front: 302 C 2nd Avenue, Fernie (Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm) Kiosk: 141 A Aspen Avenue, Sparwood (Tues 10am - 3pm)

Centennial Square, Sparwood

Sunday Meeting

Certified Local

Mailing Address: Box 1029, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Location Address: 2365 Butler Ave. Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

WELCOMES YOU

Medical/Dental

MEDICAL Transcriptionists needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates.

Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today.

Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com.

Send email to: info@canscribe.com.

Or call 1.800.466.1535.

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Building Centre, Fernie is now accepting resumes for full time employment

ELK VALLEY CHURCH SERVICES 741B 2nd Ave., Fernie

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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

SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE 436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

Positions Available: Outdoor Operations Staff Sales Associates

TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME

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

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

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

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

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

Please drop off resume to: Ryan Ingram Fernie Home Hardware Building Centre 300 Manitou Road, Fernie, BC V0B 1M5

Christ Church Anglican Fernie

Sunday Service

8:30 am BCP

Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS Wednesday Service

10:00 am

***WE HAVE EXPANDED*** The Inland Group Cranbrook BC has an opening for an

EQUIPMENT SERVICE MANAGER

Applicant should possess a strong working knowledge of Forestry and Construction equipment and their applications. High school diploma, or general education degree (GED) essential or Journeyman TQ. Duties will include to plan, organize, lead and control the flow of service work through the service department in a professional timely manner.

Strong leadership, customer relations and organizational skills are a requirement.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports.

We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

Fax or email resume to the attention of: Dale Felhauer Email: dfelhauer@inland-group.com Fax:250-426-6122

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Who we are Cobblestone Creek & Lodging Co. is a boutique-style vacation home rental management company that takes pride in delighting guests with each and every stay. Being awarded the FlipKey and Trip Advisor Top Vacation Rental in Radium Hot Springs for 2011, 2012 and 2013 and with multiple properties across the beautiful Columbia Valley, we are a growing company that offers guests, home owners and employees a completely different experience in the tourism industry.

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Help wanted: Maintenance Handyman Who we are Cobblestone Creek & Lodging Co. is a boutique-style vacation home rental management company that takes pride in delighting guests with each and every stay. Being awarded the FlipKey and Trip Advisor Top Vacation Rental in Radium Hot Springs for 2011, 2012 and 2013 and with multiple properties across the beautiful Columbia Valley, we are a growing company that offers guests, home owners and employees a completely different experience in the tourism industry.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent BeneďŹ ts Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Education/Trade Schools APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING • CertiďŹ ed Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. CertiďŹ ed 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Trades, Technical

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signiďŹ cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale FOR SALE Castle Mountain Condo 2 BDR Fully Furnished Like New Condition Phone 250-423-4498

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Apt/Condo for Rent Scenic Downtown Elkford

ALPINE COURT Spacious NEW apartments 1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month 2 & 3 Bdrm- $850 (& up)- month Includes heat, lights, & hot water

250-865-2722 SPARWOOD, B.C. Quiet • Comfortable • Affordable

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

Hot Water Included

Walking Distance to Mall

250-865-2722

Email dpdigeorgio@gmail.com

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

Snow roof & newer vinyl windows. Ski Hill Mountain Views Includes 4 appliances.

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

West Coast Reduction Ltd

Sparwood, B.C.

PINEWAY COURT Apartment Units

Storage

Live in scenic &

SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finnigan’s Storage.

peaceful Elkford

ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units

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

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

1-250-865-7676 New condos in Sparwood heights 2 bed/2 bath units are $1250. per month. 2 bed/1 bath units $1200 per month.

These units are in a new complex. New stainless steel appliances, granite counters, in suite washer/dryer. Building comes with an elevator and on site storage unit. No smoking or pets allowed. References required. (Utilities not included) Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

Call 250-531-0025 or email: trinitylodge@gmail.com

Modular Homes Mobile home for rent in Elkford in Champlain Place.

3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

• Your new home!

Apt/Condo for Rent

1 Bdrm:$775 (& up)-month

Homes for Rent

• Affordable • Hot water included

2 Bdrm:$850 (& up)-month

250-425-9912

House for rent Nice and clean 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, full basement house for rent. $1500 per month plus all utilities.

(Propane heat) No pets or smoking.

Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711.

References required.

Mountain Air Chalets 1 bdr. furnished condo Available Nov 1. Nice quiet space ideal for a shift worker. $725/month incl. utilities.

No smoking, no pets.

Refs. req. Call 250-423-0264

For Rent: Fully furnished and decorated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo ready to be moved into. Just bring your clothes. Comes with appliances including in suite washer and dryer. $1200 per month. No smoking/no pets.

Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711.

References required.

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

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Apt/Condo for Rent

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Temporary, full-time The Communications Coordinator coordinates the production and delivery of a wide range of communications needs and public involvement materials.

This is an 11-month, full-time position based in one of our four offices (Castlegar, Cranbrook, Golden or Nakusp).

Apply by October 15, 2014.

Fruit & Vegetables Faraman Farm New location!

3111 Hwy 3 Erickson, BC 250-402-3056 formerly 4730 Canyon/ Lister Rd BC

Visit us for apples

Starting approx. Mid. Sept.Gala, Mac End of Sept.- Honeycrisp, Sweet 16, Priam, Blushing Susan & Elstar Beginning Oct. - Liberty, Spartan, Jonagold, Creston, Golden Delicious Mid Oct.- Ambrosia & Orin We also have squash, potatoes, carrots & apple juice Bulk orders welcome Closed Sundays

Must be seen to be appreciated.

Subsidized Housing - 1 & 2 bdrm units - Sparwood, Fernie & South Country.

Rent geared to income & Seniors subsidized housing.

Misc. for Sale A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apartments for Rent 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Furnished & Unfurnished From

2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL Pearl white, excellent condition, loaded V8 with sun roof, leather, heated seats, remote start. $8,000.

Call 250-423-6944

BC INSPECTED

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

SCRAPPY PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Call 250-425-3761

Cars - Domestic

Food Products

SPARWOOD UPDATED 2 BDR CONDO

Very clean & quiet, close to Greenwood Mall & schools.

Stove, fridge, microwave & common laundry; 1 covered parking space + extra storage.

NO parties, smoking or pets.

3 refs. req. $1000/month inc. hydro & heat. Available now!

Auto Financing

250-423-3308 or 250-423-1236

Heavy Duty Machinery

Rentals

• Close to downtown

Career opportunity

cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

Apt/Condo for Rent

Mobile home for rent in Little Acres Mobile Home Park. 3 bedroom, one bathroom mobile with an addition, deck and fenced yard. $850 per month.

(Utilities not included) Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

For Rent: 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom unfurnished ground oor condo. $850. per month (does not include electricity) no pets/no smoking. Available Sept. 1/14. Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711 References required.

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

For more information call

250-423-1358

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

1-800-222-TIPS

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

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Fernie Exchange New & Used & Pawnbrokers 1501-9th Ave. 250-423-6625 t 8F HJWF MPBOT PO QBXOBCMF JUFNT XL UP XLT t

We have a new line of Sigma Martin Guitars, double air mattresses (new) $49., 3 pet carriers $29-$39. 1 ½ gallon compressor, like new (oil) $125. Golf clubs ½ price. 6 hp Honda pressure washer $220, Drill presses 75-125. Good selection of guitars, amps, musical instruments. Motorcycle jacket and chaps, leather $149 each. Clear out bikes $20-$49, $79, $99, $299. 18’Coleman canoe $425. Built in heat exchanger (fireplace new) $199. Honda 5 hp brush cutter mower $249. Double pedestal table, 4 chairs wood 60’s $149. Hardwood table & leaf $110. 20 cu ft Electrolux white fridge $425. 18 cu ft black fridge freezer under $375 (Kenmore).

Various ranges $159 - $199. 2 beer signs – 1 lit Burgermeister (turns) $225., Olympia Gold beer $99., 2 compound bows 1pse $175, 1 Prairie Fire with quiver $195. Crossbow bolts 14� 6 to pkg $20 each, pkg 3 hunting tips $25. Hardwood china cabinet $495 2 pc. Lots of antiques. Come in and browse. Martin Gibson guitars 1970’s various prices, older. Freezer 15 cu ft. $199. Danby apt washer auto $349. Exercise bike new was $299 now $225. 1970’s 3 speed CCM bike like new $225.

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Your Best Choice for Great Hong Kong Style Cuisine!

Brought to you by Fernie’s premiere Chinese restaurant

250-423-3211

YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of October 5 to 11, 2014

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CANCER, LEO, AND VIRGO

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

You need some rest and relaxation. A few friends inspire you to embrace new trends.

You enjoy shopping, and seeing what’s out there leads you to adopt a new look.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

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

BRAIN GAMES ACROSS

CROSSWORDS

At work, there is a good chance that you’ll be given a big promotion. You increase your customer base considerably, all while improving your work and family life balance.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

If you have young children, you feel more reasonable and responsible than usual. You get organized and start to cultivate a more active social life by participating in group activities.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

A spur-of-the-moment trip with loved ones is decided upon. You feel the need for a more active social life, but you must balance that desire with spending quality time with family or spouse.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

You are inspired by some kind of training course that is quite out of the ordinary. You are able to decipher certain information or translate a message that has left other people scratching their heads.

1. Healthy place 4. Coffeehouse 8. Prepare for traffic PUZZLE NO. 729 12. Small goat 13. Informed about 14. Opera showstopper 15. Obligated to repay 17. Meaning 18. Small plateau 19. Deteriorates 21. Shrunk 25. Eared seal 28. Kind of orange 32. Footed vase 33. Melba ____ 35. Intimidate 36. Tennis contest 38. Swindled 40. Radiators 42. Accompany 45. Jab 49. Melt 50. Conflicting 54. Harbor 55. Damsel 56. Journey section 57. Weeded

58. Toboggan 59. Affirmative answer

DOWN 1. Type of milk 2. Soft wood 3. Inserts 4. Young bear 5. Prone 6. Enemy 7. Finished 8. Chinese temple 9. Without moisture 10. Workbench jaws 11. Has brunch 16. ____ Grey tea 20. Tenant 22. Or’s partner 23. Pigeon’s cry

24. Pass, as a law 25. Total 26. Pitcher’s stat 27. Picnic nuisance 29. Storage tank 30. Woolly female 31. Guided 34. This lady 37. Ate heartily 39. Certain vipers 41. Potent particles 42. Imprint firmly 43. Drive away 44. Mountain hollow 46. Like suntan lotion 47. Reflex-test joint 48. “Green ____ and Ham” 51. Amigo 52. Bakery item 53. Bizarre

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 728

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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

You are often able to restore harmony after a disagreement or a quarrel. You could succeed in getting rid of some bad habits as well.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

Try to participate in the various activities that your friends suggest this week. The need to move and a competitive spirit will help you to get back in shape fairly quickly.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You are given new responsibilities at work that require you to review your wardrobe.

You are more relaxed about meeting people, and they notice you have a great presence.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

It is definitely hard to get you out of the house this week. You devote all your energy to family. Some of your relatives may rely on your generosity.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

Germs tend to spread quickly at this time of year. Protect yourself in order not to irritate your airways, especially as you’re more sensitive to allergens than usual.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

Even if there is some confusion in the air, you are able to express whatever comes into your head. This clarity brings you lots of answers and you are quite reassured about certain topics.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

There is plenty of action ahead this week.

Your work and your money occupy much of your thoughts. You also think about your career, if your current one isn’t living up to your expectations.

PUZZLE NO. 465

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Asnwers:

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

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

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Poker faces and fun races at the High Roller High Roller participants gathered outside the Royal before their race.

Photo by S. Kucharski

Helen Zuffa (center) celebrates her 100th birthday last Tuesday with her daughter Joy Cutts and son-in-law Edward Cutts.

Photo by S. Kucharski

Ford drives one

Jim and Loretta Johnson, owners of Fernie Ford, teamed up with the Fernie Ghostriders during the annual Drive One 4UR Community event last Saturday.

Photo by S. Moulton

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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huge turn out of riders came out on Saturday morning, wearing their best poker faces to ride in the annual High Roller Bike Race.

It’s a fun event, organizer Angela Etheridge, who has put the race on for the past four years (the race itself has been held for eight years) said.

“It’s a great, fun way for Mountain Bike Club members to get together,” she noted. “It’s meant to be a year-end get together for bikers who may not be into racing.”

This year, 128 participants enjoyed the High Roller — the biggest turn out the event has ever had.

The High Roller isn’t timed. One aspect of the ride requires that participants do as much of the challenging route as possible, collecting

up to six stamps along the way. Those stamps correlate to the number of cards a rider receives for their poker hand, held at the Royal later on in the evening. Top poker hand holders had their pick of prizes, including bike accessories and mugs.

The course covers nearly 36 kilometers, requiring a little more than 1600 meters of vertical climbing, spanning from Coal Creek Road to the Roots Extension, the top of Fat Bastard, past Brokeback, Happy Gilmar, the Mushroomhead and back to the Royal.

Participants of all ages took part in the fun event, with riders over the age of 60 and even two 10-year-olds, Ewan Carter and Gavin Hewitt, riding the entire route.

“Anyone can do the High Roller if you want to because you can do it as fast or as slow as you want, it is all just for good fun,” said Etheridge.

BRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTOR AL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION

The BC Electoral Boundaries Commission is coming to town and wants to hear from you.

The commission is reviewing provincial electoral districts and making proposals to the Legislative Assembly on the area, boundaries and names of electoral districts to be used for the next two provincial general elections. Your views will help inform a Preliminary Report to the Legislative Assembly in the spring of 2015.

JOIN a public hearing:

DATE CITY/TOWN LOCATION TIME

Tuesday, Oct 7 Cranbrook St. Eugene Resort, 7777 Mission Road, Chief David Room 6 p.m.

Your views can also be submitted by email info@bc-ebc.ca or online at the commission’s website www.bc-ebc.ca.

Now is the time to have your say and shape your province.

WEBSITE:

www.bc-ebc.ca EMAIL:

info@bc-ebc.ca PHONE:

1-800-661-8683

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Make sure it works: your smoke alarm can save your life

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ire Prevention Week is coming up, and this year Fire Prevention Canada and the Canada Safety Council are reminding us that every home should be protected with working smoke alarms.

OCTOBER 5 TO 11, 2014

Many fire fatalities occur at night, when people are sleeping and fail to notice smoke as an indication of fire in their home. If there is no alarm to wake them, they will literally never know what hit them.

One of the great frustrations of firefighters everywhere is to see home smoke alarms disarmed or removed from their ceiling anchors. As the Canada Safety Council says, “A dead unit is worse than none at all — it can give you a false sense of

The RDEK salutes our volunteer firefighters in Hosmer, Jaffray and Baynes Lake.

security.” Whether your home smoke alarms are powered by batteries or your home’s electrical system, make sure they are updated every 10 years, tested monthly, and outfitted with fresh batteries on a yearly basis.

Why is my smoke alarm so fussy?

disarmed because of nuisance false alarms.

Try installing a better quality photoelectric alarm.

Contact your local fire department to arrange a visit from a fire prevention officer who will show you the best spots for your home’s smoke detectors.

Fire Prevention Canada says that disarming an alarm is a mistake that can cost lives. There are other options that won’t put your family’s lives in danger. If making toast or taking a shower sets off your alarm regularly, try moving the detector to a spot just outside the kitchen or bathroom.

Ionization alarms are especially responsive to fast-burning materials, such as burning fat, newspaper, and paint. This type is generally cheaper and it is also the kind most often

THE DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD IS PROUD TO PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR FIREFIGHTERS During Fire Prevention Week we are given the opportunity to tell all of our firefighters just how much they are appreciated and to thank them for all they do to keep our community safe.

We salute our firefighters for their dedication and commitment to fire rescue, skills training, and promoting community fire safety awareness and education.

Main Office Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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Calculate your home’s IQ

• Do you fry food in anything other than a deep fryer? [] Yes [] No • Do you keep a pot’s lid out of reach when cooking? [] Yes [] No • Do you set the stove to medium-high heat when heating cooking oil?

3) Outlets and extension cords

• Do you leave one or more extension cords permanently plugged in? [] Yes [] No • Do you have electrical wiring passing under your carpet? [] Yes [] No • Do you sometimes overload your outlets? [] Yes [] No • Do you use an extension cord even though it seems damaged? [] Yes [] No

City Hall 501-3rd Ave., Box 190 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 www.fernie.ca

We Salute Our Local Fire Fighters For their selflessness and bravery, we salute the men and women of our fire department.

Fernie Fire Rescue will be putting our community first during Fire Prevention Week, just as they do throughout the entire year.

4) Candles

• Do you leave lit candles unattended? [] Yes [] No • within reach of children? [] Yes [] No • accessible to pets? [] Yes [] No • near drapes or other flammable objects? [] Yes [] No • in wood or plastic candle-holders? [] Yes [] No • in unstable candle-holders? [] Yes [] No

5) Smoke detector

• Do you ever remove the battery from your smoke detector to stop it from going off ? [] Yes [] No • Has it been more than one year since you last checked the batteries in your smoke detector? [] Yes [] No

ANALYZE YOUR RESULTS

2) Cooking with oil

[] Yes [] No • Do you salt food over the fryer? [] Yes [] No • Do you leave the kitchen when you’re cooking? [] Yes [] No • Do you wear long-sleeved or loose-fitting clothes when cooking? [] Yes [] No

On our IQ test, zero is the best score. If you answered “no” to each of our questions, then you have an inflammability quotient of zero.

Congratulations! Your score indicates that, with your kind of vigilance, your home is safe.

• Do you smoke while lying on the couch or in bed? [] Yes [] No • Do you place your ashtray directly on your sofa or bed? [] Yes [] No • Do you throw out cigarette butts and ashes in the garbage without wetting them first? [] Yes [] No • Do you leave lit cigarettes unattended? [] Yes [] No

For each “yes”, add five points and calculate your score. If you scored above 20, let it be a reminder to be more careful. Review the questions to which you answered “yes” and try to correct the situation.

1) Smoking

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As an example, did you answer in the affirmative to the question “Do you sometimes overload your outlets?” If so, then go check your outlets; avoid plugging several electronic devices into the same wall outlet. Get a power bar instead — it’s much safer!

(inflammability quotient!)

The Fernie Ghostriders

proudly support our local firefighters and volunteers

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Fernie Fire Department

Fernie Fire Rescue Team

Back L-R: Amber Siewert, Hannah Sullivan, Bruce Nelson, Mike Bragg, Mike Lennox, Mike Tonge, Zane Neal Front L-R: F.P.O Dave Kurschenska, Trevor Fairweather, Tammy Clowers, Gord Bunston, (Student) Tyson Schmidt

Hosmer Fire Department

Hosmer Volunteer Fire Department

L-R: Glenn Wallman, Elijah Thompson, Jeanine Smith, Elise Bryant, Shelley Vaness, and Neil Thompson Missing: David Barrett, Mark Ehmann, Spenser Olson, Ted Shoesmith, Ben Henderson, Tania Wallman, Bert Eckel Leave of Absence: Craig Follett, Cathy Follet

Sparwood Fire Department Sparwood Fire Rescue Team

Back L-R: Brian Jones, Jacob Isaacs, Ray Joss, Brad Hogg, Al Laidlaw, James Bosma, Tom Bremner, Bob Larson, Mark Ward, John Randall, Willy Mortimer.

Middle L-R: Kayleigh Cook, Jordan Nelson, Daniel Hutchinson, Pete Race, Duane Nelson, Dwayne Matatall, Sheldon Tennant, Brett Engel, Alex Isaacs, Keyton Kunst.

Front L-R: Jerry Scar, Preston Engel, Deputy Chief Dean Spry, Fire Chief Jim Jones, Karl Ehrler, Matt Huryn, Ken Syrja.

Missing: Gene Olson, Mike Harrington, Scott Holberton, Chad Singleton, Raya Blackmore, Chric Hegedus, Darrick Lawson, Jen Price, Paul Rosler, Amy Sigurdson.

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Jaffray Fire Department

Jaffray Fire Rescue Team

Back L-R: Kathy Weins, Deputy Fire Chief Todd Martens, Clint Ewasiuk, Colton Reay, Dan Fediuk, Sandy DeJong(Middle Top), Willy Rayman, Cindy Lightburn, Justine Yuszko, Shari Fabiano, Fire Chief Dave Boreen Front Kneeling L-R: Guillaume Courmont, JP Braaten, Yann Loranger, Ian DeJong Missing: Battalion Chief- Jacky Stotts, Viktor Mouchet, Laurent Leonetti, Danny Carlyle, Mike Nelson, Claude Poirier, Lynn Carlyle, Troy Carlyle

Baynes Lake Fire Department

Baynes Lake Fire Rescue Team

Back L-R: Greg Dyble, Kayla Ewasiuk, Bonnie Kari, Sandy Helfrich, Judy Ebbern, Sean Ebbern, Steve Ebbern, Deputy Fire Chief Todd Martens Missing: Fire Chief Dave Boreen, Bert Tiffin, Jim Cosens, Dave Sutherland, Alan Agate, JT Ewasiuk, Rob Prevost, Paul Wills, Shanna Wills, Greg Harris, Pennee Harris, Sharon Leeper, Kat Boag-Munrue, Janet Baher

Elkford Fire Department

Elkford Fire Rescue Team

Pictured L-R: Patrick Milan, Corey Kortmeyer, Garry Shiosaki, Gary Tucker, Scott Haugo, Bruce White, Fire Chief Bernie Van Tighem, Bobbie-Lee Houseman, Derik Finlay, Louis Bourgeois, Misty Shinners, Harvey MacPherson, Brad Comey Missing - Elov Simmons, Ryburn Regular, Jason Kaiser, Sheldon Thiel, Dustin Smith, Neil Hawthorne, Lydon Simmons, Pat Sorenson, Loren Langille, Derek Chamberlain, Douglas Wilde

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If the worst happens

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espite all the security measures taken to limit the risk of fire, no one is immune to such a tragedy.

When the worst happens and your property is in flames, it’s important to act immediately. That is when a carefully planned and practiced evacuation plan comes into its own.

What is an evacuation plan?

An evacuation plan is a drawing that illustrates each floor of your home. To be effective, it must contain the following elements: • all emergency exits (doors, windows) • the routes leading to these exits (at least two per room) • the location of all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, as well as portable fire extinguishers • the designated assembly point outside the home An evacuation plan has several Answer to Junior firefighter Word Search Page 7 objectives. It increases the chances of survival during a fire; it prevents panic and reckless actions; and it helps residents easily meet up after the evacuation. An evacuation plan has to be tailor-made for the occupants; children 12 years and under, seniors, and people with disabilities will definitely need assistance to reach an emergency exit.

Valuable tips for preventing fires Fire destroys everything in its path, including precious memories and lives. Here are a few prevention tips to help you and your family avoid becoming fire victims.

The golden rule? Have a smoke alarm that is in good working order on every floor of the home, especially near bedrooms.

Test them on a monthly basis and change the batteries once a year. Did you know that the majority of fire deaths occur at night? Victims rarely succumb to the flames; rather, smoke inhalation is responsible for most of these fatalities.

Avoid smoking in bed. You just have to doze off for a few minutes for your cigarette to end up on the sheets. Keep all items related to smoking out of the reach of children. Ashtrays, matches, and lighters should always be left in a safe place.

Flammable items that have not been used for several months, such as cans of paint and solvent, should be discarded in an appropriate manner. Most municipalities have a depot site for such materials. The same also goes for all those piles of paper left lying around — recycle them.

A family activity

Lastly, the most logical rule of all is to keep highly dangerous products, such as gasoline and propane containers, outside the home. This type of product should never, under any circumstances, be stored inside your home.

An evacuation plan involves the whole family. First, make sure that all members participate in its creation. Display it proudly at a central location in the house where everyone can see it. Make sure you do a fire drill every year.

Occupants should be able to reach the designated assembly point in less than three minutes.

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Mayor McKerracher, Council, and the District of Elkford Staff would like to sincerely thank all of our dedicated Volunteer Fire Fighters who work to keep our community and homes safe.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week is from October 5th to 11th, 2014. Our theme this year is “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month”. To commemorate this important week, Elkford Fire Rescue will be hosting an Open House on October 11th at the Fire Hall, located at 2300 Balmer Drive, from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. We cordially invite you and your family to attend this event. We will be providing information on home fire safety, including smoke alarms and fire safety planning.

www.elkford.ca

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Our Valley’s fire departments are always looking for more volunteers.

Get involved with the department in your area!

Jaffray: 250-429-3473 Baynes Lake: 250-529-7451 Fernie: 250-423-4226 Hosmer: 250-423-4221 Sparwood: 250-425-6271 Elkford: 250-865-4020

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Contact your local SMS Equipment branch for details.

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