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Bear mauling leaves hunter hospitalized

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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A hunter was mauled by a grizzly bear just outside of Fernie on Sunday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m. in Morrissey, and the victim, outdoor enthusiast Lloyd Wilf, was transported to the Foothills Hospital in Calgary by STARS helicopter

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Wilf is a taxidermist from Cranbrook and also owns Alpine Wildlife Design.

Wilf’s hunting partner shot at the bear to stop the attack, killing the bear in the process.

The hunting partner also further injured Wilf with a bullet while attempting to target the bear.

The partner was not harmed during the incident and the victim was reportedly in stable condition

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Cemetery Committee discusses monument to honour Fernie’s lost souls

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

Despite the ground penetrating radar results still being unavailable to the city, plans to install a monument recognizing the lost souls scattered through Fernie’s gravesites are underway.

During the October 9 Cemetery Committee meeting, the committee pushed forward in their discussion of the monument that, as of this point, is set to be placed outside of the fenced area of the Monroe Cemetery.

The Cemetery Committee also discussed placing the names of the over 300 lost souls on the dedication monument.

“I think that we should put as many of the names as we have and recognize the course of events that led to the monument,” Coun. Randall Macnair said adding, “Those people should have a place in history.”

However, John Gawryluk, funeral director of Cherished Memories and an active member of the Cemetery Committee, said that before they can move forward with eradicating the monument, they need to verify their years of research with city records.

Gawryluk noted that as time passes they will likely find additional names of people buried in Fernie and recommended purchasing a stone that allows for names to

be added and removed, as documentation gets updated.

“Things do happen in history,” he noted. “As time goes on we will find documentation.”

But the Director of Leisure Services, Cameron Mertz, questioned moving forward with placing names on a monument without proper documentation.

Giuliano further questioned the availability of cemetery records stating that she was unaware of council having access to any cemetery records.

Mertz added, “Are there examples where we could erect a monument where we could pay tribute to our purpose without having names on it?”

But several committee members felt that the names were vital to the monument.

Both Macnair and Gawryluk, expressed the need for names, with Gawryluk going as far as saying the monument should not even be eradicated if they are not going to recognize the names of those misplaced and the history that led to individuals being misplaced.

After years of researching Fernie’s lost souls, several committee members felt Gawryluk and Corlyn Haarstad’s findings are enough to move forward with the eradication of the monument.

“We have many of the pieces of information to move forward,” Macnair

said. “If we didn’t have a strong idea of who was out there, I’d be more inclined to go the route Mr. Mertz is suggesting [but] we have a solid foundation.”

In terms of the lost records, both Gawryluk and Haarstad assured Giuliano that the cemetery records are in the basement of Fernie City Hall.

“I think all of this is a misunderstanding,” The Cemetery Committee plans to place a monument, Haarstad noted, adding honouring the over 300 lost souls outside of the fenced that records prior to 1948 area of the Monroe Cemetery.

Photos by K. Dingman were turned over to the City of Fernie and are readily Gawryluk, who has an extremely invested available in the basement of interest in the design and installation of the city hall building.

Concerns over funding were also brought the monument, was under the impression up during the meeting, but Haarstad noted that he would be able to bring forward his that if the area is deemed a historical site, own designs.

This however, was deemed a conflict of there are grants they can ask for in order to cover funding before relying on city interest, as Gawryluk is a member of the city run organization. money.

In response to this, Gawryluk offered “I don’t think you need to worry that we will be spending excess dollars,” Giuliano to fund the entirety of the project in order assured the public, noting that they will to avoid said conflict, and a motion was work diligently to ensure the cost of the put forward to accept a written funding proposal and review Gawryluk’s designs monument does not exceed $30,000.

Another issue that was brought during the next Cemetery Committee forward was the design of the monument. meeting to be held on November 6 at 4 p.m.

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Editorial

by Katelyn Dingman

This week, we had a letter submitted to the editor regarding bicycle safety. I myself, learned the rules of the road the hard way when I was knocked off my bike by a car while I was riding on the sidewalk. The driver didn’t see me and proceeded to pull forward as I came rushing around the corner.

When I was growing up, I was used to riding my bicycle on the sidewalk, and for me riding on the sidewalk always seems safer than rushing down a busy street inches away from speeding cars. But times have changed, and now riding your bicycle on the sidewalk is just as dangerous, if not more dangerous, than riding your bicycle on the road.

The letter that was submitted to The Free Press raised concern over bicycle riders abiding stop signs. According to the letter, many Fernie drivers wave bike riders by, forcing them to ignore stop signs. Bicycle riders have to learn the rules of the road and abide by them and it’s important for vehicle drivers to allow them to do so. Just because we’re in a small town, doesn’t mean foot traffic, bicycle traffic and automobile traffic doesn’t work the same as it does in a bigger city centre.

Imagine — you’re stopped at a four way intersection, nobody abides by the rules but rather flags the other drivers by. Confusion arises and the four vehicles end up jammed against one another. This is what could happen if residents treat other vehicles the way they treat bikes.

In fact, in cities like Guelph, where I went to school, bicycle infractions, like pulling through a stop sign, can result in fines just as severe as driving fines. At first, I thought this was beyond ridiculous, how can they ticket you for riding your bicycle through a stop sign? But I’ve come to understand that if you don’t stop and a car, that doesn’t have a stop sign, glides by you unaware that you’re crossing, you could get seriously hurt and it would be nobody’s fault but your own.

It’s important that individuals adapt to the times, and that vehicle drivers and bicycle operators learn to co-exist on our roadways.

Being nice is one thing, but threatening someone’s safety is another and we need to draw a line between these two.

As much as I hate riding my bicycle on the street, I know that it is no longer legal for me to ride on the sidewalk. I’ve come to learn that as a bicycle rider I’ve had to adapt to roadway changes, and the majority of vehicle drivers have at the same time adapted to driving with more bicycle traffic.

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Letters to the Editor Steelworkers Oppose EK Chamber’s View on TFWP The recent announcement by the East Kootenay (EK) Chamber of Commerce to write a letter to the federal government to reverse changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) allowing East Kootenay businesses to continue using the controversial program has us very concerned in the labour movement.

But after assisting foreign workers in Fernie, it’s not just the potential for abuse that has us worried. Businesses that rely on a ‘temporary’ workforce as a permanent business model are fundamentally flawed.

It’s very ironic that an organization, like the Chamber of Commerce, that purports to advocate for the free market would attempt to subsidize the cost of labour by importing low cost workers from abroad instead of finding market solutions to market problems.

Businesses simply do this by raising wages and improving working conditions to attract reliable domestic workers, or innovating in order to meet profitability and customer needs.

Innovation is the cornerstone of the free market system.

Innovation in the face of elimination from the market, it is the primary force by which we advance as a society. To stifle innovation and only seek to stay alive by reducing labour costs actually destroys a healthy market place and undermines the economy.

And since most non-resident workers export wages back out of the economy, the available money circulating in the market is reduced, thus hurting the very businesses using the TFWP as much as businesses that don’t rely on subsidized labour.

The labour movement is not against foreigners coming to Canada seeking a better life. Canada was built on immigration and should continue to use the immigration procedure to add workers to the economy, if that’s what is needed. But we don’t need employer-controlled immigration. That’s how abuse occurs.

Recreating a two-tiered labour system open to abuse to suppress wages and make business owner’s lives more convenient is contrary to our economic interests and fundamental Canadian values.

It’s hard to believe a union guy has to explain free market principles to some operators in the free market that don’t seem to quite grasp the concepts of the free market.

Alex Hanson United Steelworkers President

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Letter to the editor regarding bicycle safety Let me please begin this letter with a sincere thanks to the patient, observant, caring and considerate drivers in Fernie who drive the town roads while children are on their way to and from school.

I have been visiting and caring for my granddaughter for the last couple of weeks, while my son and daughter in law have been out of town. It has been a delight to ride to and from school on our bicycles, and to appreciate how lucky you all are compared to bigger city road systems, where this activity is almost impossible due to heavy traffic and uncaring drivers on their morning commutes.

She is a new Kindergarten student and also a new cyclist, learning daily how to cope with all the new skills required of her.

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understanding the Highway Code, specifically coping with the stop signs en route to and from schools.

I have been working hard, explaining and practicing the stop protocol to my granddaughter. How confusing for her then, when those so well meaning drivers stop on the main through route and invite her to cross against the stop signage.

I mentioned it to my son on his return and he also expressed the same frustration, totally independently. We both have waved on those stopped drivers, though they also looked puzzled when we do so.

So, thank you Fernie drivers for your great safety consciousness, and awareness that kids can do unpredictable things at junctions, but please think through your caring intentions, and look at what messages you may give to the next generation road users as they go about their way to and from school each day, particularly if they are being actively supervised by adults.

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Valley Riders relocation approved After several weeks and back-andforth deliberations, the District of Sparwood finally gave the Valley Riders horseback riding club permission to use the old rodeo grounds.

The group had previously been denied speaking at the August 18 city council meeting, due to confusion regarding a request letter.

They were then allowed to speak

at the September 2 meeting, but were only ‘unofficially’ approved for the grounds.

As of last week’s October 6 city council meeting, councillors finally gave the official go ahead to the riders.

“The Valley Riders have been working very hard with the District of Sparwood Council to try to establish an area for horse enthusiasts to have a safe and fun area to meet,” said Valley Riders President Christine Tougas.

Tougas continued that the Riders

are extremely grateful for council’s support.

“We have received a great welcome and a huge amount of support from the community, especially from our town council and Mayor Halko,” said Tougas.

The Valley Riders intend to use their portion of 100 Second Ave. on a bi-weekly basis and hope to host twoday riding events and clinics to garner a community interest in riding.

Teck proposes new settling pond

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

During the October 6 Sparwood City Council meeting, Teck proposed building a new settling pond project to filter out water near Aqueduct Creek.

The purpose of the sedimentation pond — which will span 1.6 hectares and reach approximately 1.5 metres deep — will be to treat total suspended solids that originate from the Elk View mine site and its access roads, according to Teck representative Rick Magliocco.

The proposed pond will treat flow from both the Qualteri and Aqueduct Creeks and then discharge the filtered water back into the Aqueduct Creek.

“The key message here is that the pond will not be storing any tailings,” explained Magliocco, “it’s strictly for water storage.”

Tailings are residue materials that are

made in the process of mining. They can often be left suspended in water.

The pond system will feature the main sedimentation pond, as well as a smaller control pond that will direct the flow into the sedimentation pond and pass excess flow into the Aqueduct Creek channel.

Teck sought out two viable options for the new pond location. The first proposed option would be on Teck leasehold land between GN Road and Michel Creek, and the second proposed location is at the old sawmill site, between Michel Creek and the CP Rail tracks.

Teck has stated that the sawmill site would be their favoured option.

“The topography was very steep at the first location,” said Magliocco.

“The sawmill location is the preferred option, it’s the lowest cost option and has minimized impacts on the leasehold residents.”

In order to mask the view of the pond from Highway 3, Teck plans to plant willow staking along the Michel Creek bank.

The control pond will be fenced to prevent unauthorized entry and there will be warning signage placed around it.

Coun. Harold Baytaluke asked, “What will be the expected dredging or maintenance of the pond?”

Magliocco responded that the control pond would need to be cleaned out more often, but the main sanitation pond is expected to only need a clean out once every ten years.

Teck plans to submit a permit application package at the end of December to the Koootenay Mine Development Review Committee and hopes to commence construction of the pond by May 2015.

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• 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 • 4:00 to 5:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 7:30pm - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

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Holy Family Parish Bazaar and Tea – 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

TexasHold’em,FernieLegion Hall – registration 6 pm start 6:30 pm Holy Family Tea, Fernie Family Centre, 12 – 2:30 pm $5 per person (5 & under free) Deadline for Signup for Legion Spaghetti Dinner.

Call 250-423-6218 Bob Sumka releasing Elsie -a book with murder and intrigue, Catholic Hall/ Family Centre coffee room 7pm Ladies Auxiliary Spaghetti Dinner, Fernie Legion Hall 6 pm – Call 250-423-6218 Kogging, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Lyme Disease Info Session with Dr. Ernie Murakami, 7 pm at Fernie Arts Station (free) Closing Day for Fishing on the Elk River

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Christmas in the Country at the Jaffray Hall from 9:00am-4:00pm TexasHold’em,FernieLegion Hall – registration 6 pm start 6:30 pm Allison Au Quartet, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Chakra Healing Retreat, Essential Yoga Studio Remembrance Day Services, Fernie, Sparwood & Elkford Pugs & Crows, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Sparwood Arts Heritage Council Annual Craft Fair Rec Centre from 1:008:00pm

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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

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the City of Fernie that there will be advanced voting opportunities on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday November 12, 2014 from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, at the Fernie Seniors’ Centre, 562 3 Ave. Fernie, B.C. These opportunities will be confirmed after October 20th at 4:00 pm, when the formal declaration of election by voting or declaration of candidates elected by acclamation occurs.

The Chief Election Officer is seeking Election Clerks ($13/hour) for advanced and general voting days, as well as Ballot Counters ($12/hour) on general voting day, Saturday, November 15, 2014. Please contact the Chief Election Officer, Kevin Allen, at chiefelectionofficer@fernie.ca or call 250-423-6817 x.121, Tuesday - Friday from 10 am – 4 pm, for more information. Previous election or administrative experience would be an asset.

Bears in and around our Community The City of Fernie reminds residents to store their garbage in a secure garage or shed or inside your house until collection day. Excess garbage may be taken to the Transfer Station located on Hwy 3 at Brenner Rd across from Home Hardware, Monday-Friday (9 am - 5 pm) and Saturday-Sunday (10 am - 4 pm).

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that there are no unnatural food sources available to attract bears into residential areas. The Waste & Regulation Bylaw No. 1845 specifies that it is unlawful to accumulate, place or store wildlife attractants (garbage, food products, food waste and other accessible, edible products or waste that attracts wildlife) under your carport, on your deck, in your backyard or in such a manner as to promote an increase in bear activity, thereby creating a risk to the safety of the public in the neighborhood or vicinity.

By complying with this bylaw and keeping your property free of attractants (garbage and bird feeders), bears will move on resulting in a safer community and avoiding the unnecessary destruction of bears. Your help and compliance is appreciated. For more information on waste regulations please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca to view Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

Keep our community safe.

Manage your garbage, fruit trees and other bear attractants responsibly.

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

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

Winter Parking Regulations in Effect November 1st to April 15th The City of Fernie would like to remind residents that the winter parking regulations will be in effect from November 1st to April 15th in order to facilitate snow removal. The following alternate parking schedule will be enforced during this time period: NO PARKING permitted on the South or East Side of the Roadways: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday NO PARKING permitted on the North or West Side of the Roadways: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays These restrictions allow City plows to clear the snow back to the boulevards on alternating days. Any vehicle parked contrary to the regulation or posted signage is subject to towing, vehicle impoundment and applicable fees.

Please take precautions to ensure that this does not happen to you!

For more information on the winter parking regulations please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

2015 Grant Funding Requests The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for municipal grant funding for the 2015 budget year. Any community groups or organizations that are interested in requesting grant funding from the City for the upcoming year and can demonstrate financial need are encouraged to submit an application.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Committee Volunteer Opportunity Residents who want to make a difference in our community are invited to serve as a volunteer member on the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Committee.

The deadline for submission of completed application forms is Friday, November 14, 2014.

This Committee is responsible for reviewing the corporate and community reduction opportunities and strategies in the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan. Your experience in the building industry or transportation sector is an asset. Meetings are held during regular business hours once each month. Please forward your application stating your availability and experience to city.hall@fernie.ca. For further information and Terms of Reference visit www.fernie.ca.

For more information, please contact Terry Holt, Director of Financial and Computer Services at 250.423.2223 or by email at terry.holt@fernie.ca.

Leisure Services Happenings

Application forms and guidelines for obtaining grant funding are available for pick-up at City Hall at 501–3rd Avenue and can also be found on the City’s website at www.fernie.ca. Completed applications can be faxed, mailed, emailed or dropped off at City Hall on or before the deadline.

Notice of Proposed Property Dispositions NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council for the City of Fernie intends to dispose of an interest in land, being the entering into of leases for: 1.

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A portion of the Fernie Memorial Arena (Lot 3, DL 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 2605), specifically Dressing Room comprising of 1,248.3 ft2, with the “The Fernie Ghostriders Junior Hockey Club”, for a term of 2 yrs, with a 2 year option to renew commencing on Nov. 1, 2014 at a lease rate of $1 per year.

A portion of the Max Turyk Community Centre (Lot 1, DL 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 10777), specifically Rooms 111and 112, comprising of 1,487ft2, with the “Fernie Child Care Society”, for a term of 5 yrs, commencing on Nov. 1, 2014 at a lease rate of $14,870.00 per year.

Pool, Pajama and Movie Nights October 17, November 21 & December 12 from 5:30 – 8:30pm (Cost $14.67) AWSI (Assistant Water Safety Instructor) Saturday, October 18, Sunday, October 19, Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26 from 8am – 4pm (Cost $305.00) WSI (Water Safety Instructor) Saturday, November 22, Sunday, November 23, Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30 from 8am – 3pm (Cost $350.40) Standard First Aid Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16 from 9am – 5pm (Cost $158.72) Ages 13 and up (Coed) For more information on these and many other programs please call the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466 or visit www.fernie.ca.

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, October 20 Monday, October 27 Monday, November 3 Monday, November 17

(in Council Chambers)

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

October is Foster Family Month

Be Bear Smart!

It is that time of year again when bears are bulking up for hibernation and eating as much food as possible. Bears have a very keen sense of smell and garbage or other food sources can easily attract bears to your property.

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Keep garbage in a secured shed or garage until pick up day. Never leave fish or meat remains outside or in your compost. Instead, put them in your freezer or a cold place until garbage day; Cooking oil, grease, dairy products or fruit should never be left outside or put in your compost.

Try using lime to cut odour from your compost.

If you have fruit trees, pick the fruit as it ripens and clean up windfalls immediately.

Remove any unwanted fruit trees.

A fed bear is a dead bear – by ensuring that there are no attractants in our community the bears do not become habituated to human food sources.

Every child and teen is unique and every young person deserves security, stability and a welcoming home. Each day, thousands of foster families help give young British Columbians who are unable to live with their own families a safe place where they can live, grow, and thrive. Mayor Halko and Members of Council wish to thank and recognize the care, compassion and unselfish commitment of Sparwood’s foster families who care for children temporarily unable to live with their families.

Water Fluoridation Water Fluoridation: Be informed – then vote!

The District of Sparwood is seeking electoral assent on whether or not to continue adding fluoride to the District’s water system as part of Sparwood’s November 15, 2014 Municipal Election. All eligible voters are encouraged to participate.

The question will ask: “Are you in favour of Council adopting Bylaw 1145, “Cease Fluoridation Bylaw 1145, 2014” which authorizes removal of fluoride from the municipal water supply effective January 1, 2015?”

ENERGY SMART, PENNY WISE

The question will be part of the official ballot providing you an opportunity to choose either “yes” or “no”. A yes vote means you want to eliminate fluoride from our water, while a no vote means continuing to add it.

Advance Voting: Senior Citizen’s Drop-In Centre (101 4th Avenue) on: Wednesday, November 5 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday, November 10 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, November 14 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM General Voting: Sparwood Recreation Centre (367 Pine Avenue) on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

EAST KOOTENAY ENERGY DIET The East Kootenay Energy Diet (EKED) has been officially launched for another year!

District of Sparwood residents are invited to participate in the EKED and start seeing some energy and cost savings!

ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS

If you participated in the Energy Diet last year, but did not complete your retrofit, you are invited to access a FREE energy coaching session with a certified energy advisor to discuss your home evaluation report, and determine the best ‘next steps’ for you.

If you are ready to do some retrofits, there are two ways you can start saving: 1. Access rebates for simple home retrofits (one or two actions), or 2. Qualify for a $750 bonus incentive by completing three eligible actions.

OCTOBER 1 – MARCH 31 District of Sparwood “Sparwood Traffic, Parking and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 472, 1987, Amendment Bylaw 1106, 2012” prohibits on-street parking from six o’clock a.m. to four o’clock p.m. October 1 to March 31 inclusive.

If you would like to qualify for the $750 bonus incentive a pre- and postretrofit EnerGuide home evaluation is required. District of Sparwood Council have decided to provide an incentive to reduce the cost of EnerGuide home evaluations through the East Kootenay Energy Diet!

Residents should note that:

For more information about the East Kootenay Energy Diet please contact Trish Dehnel at info@eked.ca, toll free at 1.855.598.4134, or www.eked.ca.

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This resource is made possible with funding support from the Regional District of East Kootenay, Columbia Basin Trust, and BC Hydro.

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Parking on the street during snow plowing, snow removal, snow hauling, or sanding operations is prohibited; It is an offence to push, place or throw or allow to be pushed, placed or thrown any snow or ice upon a highway or lane; That no advance warning is required under the bylaw and the Motor Vehicle Act and offending vehicles will be towed. Please make appropriate arrangements for parking your vehicles.

The Bylaw Enforcement Department would like to thank all Sparwood residents for a productive and successful on-street parking period last winter and we look forward to working with you again this year.

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What’s on in the Elk Valley this week.

Helen McAllister (above) and Jennifer Heath (below) release Down to earth gardening book.

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s the weather begins to cool and the leaves continue to fall, many gardeners are packing it in for the season. But local gardeners, Jennifer Heath and Helen McAllister, have dug into researching how to grow a garden in the cold-climate.

This Thursday, these Fernie gardeners will be showing the community how not to trade garden shovels for snow shovels in their Down to earth: cold-climate gardens & their keepers book launch.

The 187 page book is filled with colourful garden photos and detailed descriptions of plants that can be nurtured and grown even in the frosty Fernie winter climates.

The pair came together to share the stories of Elk Valley gardeners, Heath bringing forward her organic farming training, and McAllister sharing her own personal gardening experience from both Ontario, where she used to dwell, and Fernie.

The book launch begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 16 at the Fernie Heritage Library. To RSVP send an email to downtoearth@oolichan.com or call (250) 4235935.

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Worth every penny and every moment of utter exhaustion to meet my one true idol.

Two weeks ago, I was handpicked by Sarah Kucharski Taylor Swift to fly to New York City, meet her in her apartment and listen to her brand new studio album in full — three weeks prior to its official release date.

For the last three weeks, Swift has hosted these fan events called ‘Secret Sessions’ at her various properties across the United States.

It isn’t unlike Swift to do this sort of grand gesture for her fans.

Four years ago, she hosted a 13-hour meet and greet for fans at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville — 13 being her lucky number. She ended up extending that event to 15 hours, just to make sure she could individually meet the almost 2,000 fans who patiently waited in line to meet her.

I wandered her apartment on Friday night in disbelief that I was actually there and that I was on the precipice of meeting someone I had dreamt of meeting for eight years. I was picked because for the last three years I have run a fashion blog, tayswiftstyle.com, dedicated to Swift, which has amassed almost 70,000 followers total across all its social media platforms.

Upon arrival, we were treated to a variety of foods and had a chance to explore her apartment openly. Eventually, we all gathered on the floor of her living room, seated on large throw cushions surrounding a leather chair. Suddenly, Taylor came down the stairs and the shrieks of 89 of her closest fans were heard.

She greeted us all, even calling some of us out by name or reiterating a fact about each one of our individual stories — making it clear that she isn’t a gimmick and that she doesn’t take the dedication of her fan’s lightly. She had obviously made note of each of the people she had invited there and remembered them and their backgrounds. At one point, Swift recognized me and thanked me for flying all the way out from Canada to be there with her.

She then played for us each of the songs off of her new album 1989, which is meant to release October 27 worldwide. Before each song, she gave us a detailed description about how she came about writing each song, the story behind it and the emotions she felt for writing it.

Swift herself, who comes from country roots, has gradually made the leap from country to full blown pop. This album is undoubtedly the mark of someone moving on to a different, more cohesive sound.

Inspired by the 80s and filled with synthesizers, crisply produced tracks and classic Swiftian lyrics about life and love are all present here. But there’s also a sense of independence, of self-reflection and growth from her previous endeavours. The tracks featured a more grown up and slightly jaded Swift, likely the product of increased media scrutiny and a peak in criticism regarding her personal life.

Eventually, fans were able to line up and have one on one time with the singer herself. With each fan, Swift spoke to them deeply, her attention completely zeroed in on them and their conversation.

She was focused, attentive, funny and sincerely interested in what you had to tell her. She snapped Polaroids with every fan, giving multiple hugs to each person who greeted her.

My experience will likely never again be replicated or ousted. As a fan, it’s something I never imagined would happen to me, and it makes me truly grateful that I chose someone like Taylor Swift to look up to because despite her A-list celebrity status, she really cares about her fans and she continues to show it by putting on exclusive, intimate events like this.

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You don’t want to miss Larry & His Flask at the Northern as they wend their way across Canada on their “Show Me Your Poutine” tour on Tuesday October 21st, with special guests Good for Grapes.

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Dave’s Faves

This week’s recommended drink is Harvest Moon Organic Hemp Ale from Nelson Brewing Company.

A fitting brew to enjoy during BC Craft Beer Month which is celebrated each October here in BC.

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

Thursdays Special Guest Hosts Mike ~ Oct. 16th Richard ~ Oct. 23rd Kevin ~ Oct. 30th tel: 250.423.6871

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Elsie, A classic ‘who done it’? juror’s minds and walking away scot-free. Guilty in the eyes of the law and guilty in the eyes of the community are n the opening pages of Elsie, a man and a woman two very different animals. In the eyes of the community, struggle through a brutal snowstorm while walking you will never be clean again. Everyone you meet, everyto a courthouse. Once inside with them, we learn the one who waves hello, everyone who speaks to you or no woman, Elsie, is on trial and the verdict has come in. Elsie longer speaks to you knows you are guilty. is on trial for the murder of her employer Sandra Tills, the What can she do? How can she live this way? owner of a large local ranch. They have been called back Elsie decides she must clear her name. Being not guilty in to the courtroom to receive the verdict. This is it. Guilty or the eyes of the law is not enough. She must also be viewed innocent. Jail or freedom. The verdict: not guilty. But every- as not guilty in the eyes of the community. Elsie hires Alex, one in town thinks Elsie skated by. She hired a great lawyer a private detective, to delve into the background of the and manipulated the facts of the case, sowing doubt in the others who spent the night in the ranch house the same night Elsie was there.

Each and every one of them has skeletons in their closets, minor brushes with the law.

A couple years in jail here and there. A major tax evasion case being pursued against another. All would benefit and be better off Come check out our daily with Sandra dead and her estate divided up according to her will. Thirty per cent here, 30 and weekly specials per cent there and a bunch of little bits and pieces here and there. Everyone knows what the will says. Everyone knows what they will get. And everyone needs it yesterday.

Elsie and Alex work together seeking the answer. Who really killed Sandra? No spoilers here. Read the book.

Bob Sumka spent most of the last 10 years working on Elsie. He attended Angie Abdou’s creative writing classes and worked with individual writers. When the manuscript was finished, he worked with Randal Macnair and Carolyn Nikodym at Oolichan Books to prepare the book for Don't forget to publication. like us on Facebook Join in the Elsie book launch and reading with author Bob Sumka at 7 p.m. on October 290 5th St, Fernie, BC 24 at the Catholic Family Centre.

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ernie has long been known as a great location for skiing in the winter months, but it has recently been recognized as a top spot for summer fun after a record-breaking number of tourists visited the alpine resort this past summer.

Fernie’s extensive trail network, offering hiking and mountain biking, as well as the Fernie Alpine Resort’s zip line contributed to the overwhelming number of visitors this summer.

“It’s a great success story of working together to grow tourism in British Columbia and specifically all of the incredible summer adventure offered in Fernie,” Matt Mosteller, Senior VP of Marketing and Resort Experience for Resorts of the Canadian Rockies said in a press release last Friday.

Mosteller noted that the Alpine Resort was up considerably in hiker and sightseer numbers, but said the Alpine Resort does not provide specific numbers.

Mosteller described the summer as a collaborative effort between many of Fernie’s tourist companies including Destination BC, Tourism Fernie and Kootenay Rockies Tourism.

He continued by stating that a great turn out in the summer season indicates an even better return for visitors in the winter.

“Guests have noted what’s making them choose Fernie for summer has now made them think about coming for this upcoming winter,” explained Mosteller. “It’s because they had a great experience, created memories and enjoyed all that is offered in Fernie.”

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2015 Financial and In-Kind Assistance Grants

Reminder to Turn on Bleeder Valves

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.

The District reminds you that per District Bylaw No. 428, residents must turn ON the bleeder valve in their residences from October 31, 2014 to May 1, 2015.

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

Please ensure that your valves are in working condition before you turn them on. It is the residents’ 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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Annual World Sight Day Challenge RDEK announces

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The inability to drive and even walk filters down into every aspect of an individual’s life, as they loose their ability to work, putting them into economic turmoil.

“The whole idea of World Sight Day Challenge is to have countries becomeaware of the imbalance in eye care [and] to raise money so that we can go on a mission,” Mann noted. “You get back and you really can’t believe we have everything we have.”

For more information on the World Sight Day Challenge and to join Rocky Mountain Optometry in their continued fundraising efforts throughout October visit their office on Second Ave. or check out www.twecs.ca or www. givingsight.org

he Rocky Mountain Optometry office in Fenie had their eye on the prize, taking part in the World Sight Day Challenge last Wednesday in the hopes of raising funds and educating the public on vision issues in third world countries.

The campaign is the largest annual global fundraising campaign, now in its seventh year, addressing avoidable blindness cause by uncorrected refractive error — or in simple terms, the need for an eye exam and glasses.

Local optometrist Dr. J. Mann went on his first mission to Ethiopia, Africa several years ago, and he said that in third world countries like Ethiopia, access to proper eye care is almost non-existent.

“It’s an eye opener,” he admitted of the mission adding, “We take a lot of things for granted here.”

Mann mentioned clean water, safety, drug stores and places to get glasses, noting, “We have tons and tons of choice, and in other parts of the world, it doesn’t work that way. There are people that live their entire lives without an eye exam. There are people that get up all over the world, every day they get dressed and just stand against a wall because they can’t even see to walk.”

The campaign goal for 2014 was to raise $1 million globally, and Mann said that throughout the Rocky Mountain Optometry’s three offices, in Fernie, Elkford and Blairmore, their goal was to raise $4,000.

Patient fees along with government money was donated to two charities last Wednesday, the Third World Eye Care Society — a mission group that helped individuals in third world countries — and Optometry Giving Sight — the only global fundraising initiative that specifically targets the prevention of blindness and impaired vision.

“The biggest problem is that without glasses, some of us can get by, [but] there are many, many people that are Fernie Rocky Mountain Optometry took part in the annual just functionally blind without them,” Mann said that due World Sight Day Challenge last Wednesday. to loss of eyesight, many individuals can no longer drive. Photo by K. Dingman

funding for three major projects

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he Regional District of East Kootenay is taking on three major projects, after being awarded funding through the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds (EVCDF) Program.

The committee will be funding an East Kootenay Brain Injury Association community-wide garage sale, similar to this past summer’s Fernie garage sale but on a much larger scale, the Fernie Nordic Society’s trail linkage project, where trails from Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) will link up with the City of Fernie trails, and finally the Elk Valley Economic Initiative to help advance the development of valleywide economic development projects.

“Earlier this year the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds Program adopted its Community Priorities Plan, which identified ten priorities,” EVCDF Committee Chair Mary Giuliano said in a press release. “The goal of the program is to support projects that meet one or more of these priorities and demonstrate valley-wide benefits. We are proud to support these three initiatives and encouraged to see other groups coming forward seeking funding.”

The press release states that the funding will include $15,000 going toward the valley wide garage sale, $17,000 for the Fernie Nordic Society and an additional $30,000 each year over three years being given to the Elk Valley Economic Initiative.

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The first being a 2.5L, owners, families Nor does it stop couples 4-cylinder with 200 hp from walking arm-in-arm, or even outdoor and 191 lb-ft of torque, with their hands occupied lovers. the next being a 3.6L, by their morning coffee, V6 with 305 hp and Alexandra Straub and their midsize breed 269 lb-ft of torque. Both of pooch following close engines are paired to by. However, something does turn their a 6-speed automatic transmission; a heads.

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Even though both trucks are built on GM’s Global mid-size truck platform, they are targeted at two different buyers.

The GMC Canyon has more upscale features and a lavish cabin – something I wouldn’t have said before when it comes to midsize trucks – while the Colorado is more utilitarian in nature.

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the four or six-cylinder variants, no rattles, bangs or buzzing were heard. I actually couldn’t believe my ears as to how serene the cabin was. I guess the triple door seals are doing their job and doing it well.

The transmission had a smoothness to it and the 8-inch touchscreen featuring Text Messaging Alerts and Siri Eyes Free are a bonus.

If you’re just hauling yourself, or a pair of jet skis around back, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado can do the job. And they do it very well.

Pricing for the Chevrolet Colorado starts at an MSRP of $19,900 for the four-cylinder with the extended cab.

The GMC Canyon has a starting MSRP of $20,600 (both exclude a destination charge of $1,695).

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Two wins for Riders in double header weekend at home Pronchuk, Tayler Sincennes, Derek Georgopoulous, Zak Kuchler and Tyler Rebelato also contributed goals for the Riders, while goalie Jeff Orser stopped all but one of 28 shots on goal from Grand Forks.

The following night, the Riders hosted the Chiefs for the only time this season, and treated fans to a Team captain Dylan Robertson leads the Fernie Ghostriders in a back and forth celebratory lap after their win last Saturday.

Photo by S. Moulton battle for the win.

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By Sara Moulton opening goal in the first period was Free Press Staff quickly countered with one for the Chiefs, he Ghostriders’ successful season but a goal-less second period left both continues after they notched up two teams hungry by the third. Rookie Jason more wins at home last weekend, Yan and veteran Spencer Bender kept the serving a 6-1 thumping to the Grand Forks Riders in the game during the final period, Border Bruins before battling the Kelowna and as the Chiefs fought back with two more of their own, it became clear that the Chiefs for a 4-3 overtime win.

Sam Plaquin led the onslaught on bout would be settled in overtime.

With the pressure on to finish the game, Friday night by putting the puck past it was Joel Burgess who came through Grand Forks goalie just one minute into the game, in a display of things to come and put one between the pipes during for the beleaguered Bruins. Matthew the first period of overtime one. Referee Jared McMillan didn’t take kindly to

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Nelson Leafs 12 7 2 2 1 17 Returning to the ice after sitting Beaver Valley Nitehawks 12 5 4 1 2 13 out for a few weeks with injury, Castlegar Rebels 13 6 6 1 0 13 team captain Dylan Robertson Spokane Braves 12 4 5 0 3 11 Grand Forks Border Bruins 14 5 8 1 0 11 earned assists on two of the six goals on Friday, and said he is happy with DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks the performance of his team overall Team GP W L T OTL Pts so far this season.

Kamloops Storm 13 8 4 0 1 17 “It’s good to be back in the lineSicamous Eagles 12 6 6 0 0 12 Revelstoke Grizzlies 12 5 5 2 0 12 up; we had a good effort tonight Chase Heat 11 3 5 1 2 9 and I think we have a strong future 100 Mile House Wranglers 9 4 5 0 0 8 with this team,” said Robertson.

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Okanagan “Everything on and off the ice is looking good and I’m really Team GP W L T OTL Pts Osoyoos Coyotes 13 11 2 0 0 22 excited,” he added.

Princeton Posse 11 5 3 1 2 13 Meanwhile, head coach and Summerland Steam 11 6 5 0 0 12 general manager Craig Mohr Kelowna Chiefs 12 4 6 1 1 10 praised the performance of North Okanagan Knights 9 2 5 0 2 6 Burgess in scoring the overtime goal on Saturday and highlighted Joel Burgess gave us the win in overtime,” the addition of new recruit Jason Yan from the Calgary Canucks. While Mohr reflected.

He concluded, “We weren’t our usual conceding that Saturday’s game could have been played stronger, Mohr was quick-skating, tough-on-pucks team, content to accept the four-point weekend but you build from that and learn that and move forward to focus on upcoming sometimes good teams don’t play their best and that’s how they learn to win.” games.

The Ghostriders will be back at the “On Friday I thought the second and third periods were as good as we’ve Fernie Memorial Arena on Friday, October played all year ... [on Saturday] we didn’t 17 when they host the Columbia Valley play so well, but a hardworking goal by Rockies from 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss it!

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“I set my heart on making it to a pro podium at worlds and I accomplished that this year,” Agate said. “It was mind blowing because I’ve only been training and learning tricks for two years.”

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Continued from page 17 She went on to say, “It’s been two years of me competing and I’ve gone from amateur to top three in the world … so it was a pretty big accomplishment.”

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pool and is a highly efficient system, according to Lawrence.

The funds for the $600,000 leisure retrofit and the $857,000 arena retrofit costs were mostly allocated from grants by the provincial ( C o m m u n i t y Recreation Program Grant provided $400,000) and federal (Infrastructure Canada provided $700,000) governments.

“The grants from the federal and provincial government made this project possible,” noted Lawrence.

“Without those grant opportunities, we still would have had to replace the Director of Community and Facilities Services Duane Lawrence with Mayor equipment but we Lois Halko and the plaque the district received for the leisure centre would have had to do it one piece at a retrofit.

Photo by S. Kucharski time and it wouldn’t have yielded as much

By Sarah Kucharski energy savings as we would have from doing it Free Press Staff all at once,” he added.

Not including the greenhouse gas emissions ast month, the District of Sparwood received an honourable mention at the the retrofit has cut down on, the project is 2014 Climate and Energy Action Awards also expected to save the District of Sparwood for their work in the energy retrofitting of the between $70-90,000 of its energy expenditures, which currently totals upwards of $195,000 Pool & Leisure Centre.

The energy retrofit was applied to both the annually, according to Lawrence.

The Community Energy Association works in leisure side of the facility, which was completed in June 2014, and the arena side of the facility, partnership with the Province of B.C., Union of BC Municipalities, BC Hydro and FortisBC to which is nearing completion as of October 7.

“The facility is not an aging facility,” said organize these annual awards.

“It’s appropriate to say that the award is for Director of Community and Facilities Services Duane Lawrence, “but the infrastructure needed everyone who works in the District of Sparwood to run it was at the end of its life and it needed to and at the leisure centre who made this project feasible,” said Lawrence. be replaced.”

The leisure retrofit required the replacement of two dehumidification systems, two atmospheric boilers, and two hot water heaters with a state of the art dehumidification and heating system.

The new system incorporated condensing boilers and heat pumps, as well as solar and high efficiency dehumidification systems.

The arena retrofit replaced 19 independent gasfired appliances with two boilers. Those two boilers will heat domestic hot water and everything in the facility in a much smaller capacity.

The system was custom created just for the Sparwood

he Fernie Salvation Army Food Bank rung in Thanksgiving with even more gratitude, thanks to Fernie Overwaitea for donating 15 turkeys to the food bank last week.

"It’s a great way for Overwaitea to help out the food bank,”

said Mark Lento, manager at Overwaitea.

He added, "An important part of our company is to be involved in the community and this is a great cause.”

The Fernie Salvation Army Food Bank provides a service to the community for anyone that is in need of a little extra help.

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lose to three hundred people arrived at the Montane development for a free barbeque and informational session about the site last Saturday afternoon.

Free music, food and beverages were provided to all who attended. Simon Howse, general manager of Parastone, also led many interested locals and visitors on a tour of the site.

“I think what a lot of people learned,” said Howse, “is that there really isn’t a bad lot. We challenge people about this. There are some better lots, but there is no bad lot in terms of views and proximity to trails.”

Howse said that the event exceeded all expectations and that Parastone is happy about the preservation of the barn on Montane.

“We wanted to ensure that people had a better understanding of what Montane is,” explained Howse as they move into their first stage of the development.

The ‘locals first’ campaign that Montane led, which allowed locals first pick of the lots, ended on September 30 and Howse said that now is the time for those who registered to actually secure their lots at a discounted rate.

“The response from locals has been fantastic.

Really good, really supportive of the ‘locals first’ program,” said Howse.

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MCMAHON: It is with heavy hearts the family of Adeline McMahon announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the age of 85. Adeline was born in Fairlight, SK on May 1, 1929.

She grew up on the family farm in Birch River, MB with her sister Agnes and brothers Edwin and Roland.

Adeline married Cecil McMahon on September 26, 1953. They had two children; Colleen and Harley. In 1970 the McMahon family moved from Manitoba to Sparwood, BC. Adeline was a warm, loving person who was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a wonderful friend to all. Everyone who knew her will remember her infinite kindness and her caring, easy friendly manner. She always had an ear to listen to a loved one or friend.

Adeline enjoyed playing cards, watching curling, quilting and camping; especially spending time with family and friends.

Adeline is survived by her children, Colleen (Rae) Morandini and Harley (Julie) McMahon, granddaughters Bobi (Gordon) Horwath, and Olivia McMahon, her great grandson Keenan, her sister Agnes and sisters-in-law Doreen and Pat as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Ettie and John Havener, brothers Edwin and Roland, and her husband Cecil.

A Celebration of Life luncheon was held on Sunday, October 12th at the Sparwood Senior’s Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lilac Terrace Building Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd. Messages and condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriefs.com

DANYLAK: Lucy passed quietly from this life the afternoon of Sunday, October 5th after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Lucy was born in Bashaw, AB on August 29, 1934 to parents John and Pauline Schram.

Lucy is survived by her children: Don Danylak of Yahk, BC Rose McCormick of Creston, BC, Dwane Danylak (Terry Zahirney) of Yahk, and Dawna (Fred) McDowell of Fernie; her grandchildren: Mike Danylak (Amber Golish) and Christopher Danylak (Leasha Dalueg) of Camrose, AB, Kristina and Kayla McCormick of Creston, BC, Brandon McDowell of Fernie, Matthew Danylak of Yahk, and Ayla Danylak; great grandchildren Samantha Sundby-Chipesia and Cameron McCormick; her brother Glen (Yvonne) Schram of Edson, AB and her sister Dora (Gordon) Weins of Calgary as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, 3 brothers: Rheinard, Kenneth and Milfred Schram, her sister Violet Korpa, brother-in-law George Korpa, her son Wesley Danylak, granddaughter Stephanie Lynn McIntosh, and her great grandson Jayden Danylak.

Lucy enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, shopping, baking and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“Mamma Luc” (a nickname given to her by her former boss at Libby’s Restaurant) will be forever loved and never forgotten.

The Memorial Service was held at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” on Saturday, October 11th.

In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd. Messages and condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com

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As & When Positions for winter months in; Cranbrook, Kimberley, Yahk, Invermere Fernie, Sparwood & Jaffray.

Mail or fax resume, including current drivers abstract to:

Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting LP

258 Industrial Rd F, Cranbrook BC, V1C 6N8 Fax # 250-417-4641

(formerly Fernie Baptist Church)

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

Sunday Services

The Inland Group Cranbrook BC has an opening for a

TRUCK SERVICE MANAGER

Applicant should possess a strong working knowledge of Heavy Trucks 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

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

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH 741B 2nd Ave., Fernie

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Help Wanted Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager.Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to: Hilltop Subaru.

4407 27th Street Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778

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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 J. Joseph Kizhakethottathil 250-425-6444

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

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

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

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) Services: Sunday 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm

Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

Everyone Welcome Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell

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Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

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Gala, Mac Honeycrisp, Freedom, Priam, Blushing Susan & Elstar Liberty, Spartan, Jonagold, Creston, Golden Delicious Ambrosia & Orin We also have squash, potatoes, carrots & apple juice Juicing apples by the bin.

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SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

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

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month 2 & 3 Bdrm- $850 (& up)- month Includes heat, lights, & hot water

250-865-2722 Sparwood, B.C.

PINEWAY COURT Apartment Units • Close to downtown • Affordable • Hot water included • Your new home!

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

250-425-9912

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Quiet • Comfortable • Affordable

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent For Rent: Sparwood 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.

Mountain Air Chalets Sparwood 1 bdr. furnished condo

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Real Estate FOR SALE Castle Mountain Condo 2 BDR Fully Furnished Like New Condition Phone 250-423-4498

WE HAVE LOTS OF ROUTES AVAILABLE

Scenic Downtown Elkford

Available Oct.15. Nice quiet space ideal for a shift worker. $725/month incl. utilities.

No smoking, no pets.

Refs. req. Call 250-423-0264

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

Comfortable apartment units

PineCrest Apartments Sparwood BC 1 & 2 bedroom apartments newly renovated, furnished and unfurnished available immediately starting at $800/month

Contact Manager - 778-518-2253 or view at www.glprentals.com

Misc. for Sale

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.

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

250-423-3308 or 250-423-1236

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

Auto Financing

Transportation

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 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!

Must be seen to be appreciated.

Call 250-425-3761

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

Rent geared to income & Seniors subsidized housing.

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 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

Walking Distance to Mall

250-865-2722

House for Rent Sparwood Heights 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with newer paint and carpets.

Large kitchen & dining area, large rec room with fireplace, large attached garage with a fenced yard. $1400 per month does not include utilities.

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

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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

1501-9th Ave. 250-423-6625

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Cars - Domestic

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

Call 250-423-6944

Vehicle Wanted

WANTED: VW dune buggy with fiberglass body. Please call 604-883-9768.

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

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

695 per month

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For more information call

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS, AND PISCES

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

It’s important to maintain an active social life if you want to keep a good relationship with your friends. The idea of moving will cross your mind; perhaps you just need a change of scenery.

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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

Even if you have to spend more time than expected on a project, ultimately you are quite proud of yourself. You enjoy feeling a sense of accomplishment.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

Treat yourself to the luxury of some new clothes to enhance your self-esteem. You might take on some new, more prestigious responsibilities at work.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

You are tempted to clean your home from top to bottom. It is a good time to do so; decluttering your environment will lead you to get rid of a lot of useless things.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

Your comings and goings are rather complicated, as are communications in general. You wait quite a long time for a return call, even though you told them it’s urgent.

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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

You feel compelled to put in some extra hours at work. Although this new schedule displeases your loved ones, you’ll all appreciate the generous bonus on your next pay slip.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

You are a little disappointed as you begin a new job or a major project. Have some patience; things will go better after some good discussions take place.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

After being a bit zealous at the office, a little rest is needed. Try to think more about yourself. A getaway or even a small trip will completely renew your energy.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

You are suddenly popular. You are guided by your intuition and you show great creativity. You have great success with a creation of an artistic nature.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

Time is a scarce commodity for a lot of people. Even if you manage yours with great skill, you might have to wait a while for a few other people.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

As the cooler weather sets in, you start to dream of a vacation in the south. You should be able to redouble your efforts at work in order to treat yourself to this trip.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

You embark on a project that cements your love relationship. You may succeed in being able to live from your art. There are some major changes ahead, including a new direction.

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Sparwood City Council extends windrow removal pilot program

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

D

uring last week’s city council meeting, Sparwood council agreed to extend the windrow removal pilot program for another two years.

The program was implemented for the 2013/14 winter season and was provided after windrows — piles of snow that get pushed into driveways by plows tending to city streets — accumulated a height of 6” or greater.

“I don’t think one year is enough,” said Coun. Margaret McKie who asked to table the motion of extending the program. “I think we need the program to continue on in order to better determine [its] costs.”

Mayor Lois Halko concurred and suggested comparing the Sparwood program to the costs of similar programs in communities close to Sparwood’s size for future consideration.

In 2012, the costs for snow plowing, removal and sanding was $429,056.

The pilot program had been met with some criticism, according to city council, as the removal service did not provide full clearing or the cleaning of the entire width of resident’s driveways, but simply allowed for vehicle passage by knocking down the windrows.

“I was absolutely shocked regarding public response in terms of phone calls,” said Halko. “The majority, by far, maybe about 70 to 75 per cent of phone calls were negative or asking for something different … and I’m not sure if that’s an accurate reflection of the community, because talking to people in general I feel that people really support the program.”

Coun. Ron Saad was quick to point out that complaints are often voiced more than compliments.

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“I have two beliefs,” remarked Saad. “The first is that most of the people were convinced that it was going to cost them money and it was going to come out of tax dollars. Second,” he added, “after working for this town for 35 years, nobody calls to tell you you’ve done a good job. I’ve heard a lot of awfully good response regarding the program.”

The Sparwood Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining more than 50 km of roads to reduce snow presence and create a safe and passable road condition.

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Tips for the East Kootenay Outdoor Enthusiasts Submitted by Patricia Burley Conservation Officer of the East Kootenay Zone

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

A hunter was attacked and injured by a grizzly bear Sunday morning in Morrissey. It is unknown what provoked the attack.

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y being a British Columbia resident an individual receives increased Bear sightings on Elkview Drive. Bear privileges under the Wildlife Act, including significantly reduced sightings reported by the Coal Creek Bridge and license fees, and the ability to hunt without a guide. the Coal Creek boat launch. A cougar was seen Section 1(1) of the Wildlife Act defines a resident of British Columbia as on Ridgemont Crescent. hands, sing or talk loudly being a person who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada Look for signs of wildlife: Tracks, droppings, whose only or primary residence is in British Columbia and has resided in Sparwood diggings, claw-marked trees, torn-up logs, British Columbia for six of the 12 months prior to applying for a license. overturned rocks and food caches.

If a person is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, Three bears seen behind the Causeway Bay Travel smart: Stay in groups, stay on marked however their only or primary residence is in British Columbia, they must Hotel. Bear sightings reported on Alpine Way trails and travel in daylight. have resided in British Columbia for the entire 12 months immediately and Hemlock Road.

Do not litter: Pack it in, pack it out. prior to applying for a license.

Carry bear spray: Keep it accessible and know Elkford The Conservation how to use it as your last best defense.

Officer Service wishDog owners: Keep your dogs under control.

Bear sightings reported on Balmer Crescent. es to remind the They may provoke defensive behaviour in ast week, public that if they wildlife.

I watched Jaffray witness or become Cyclists: Speed and quietness put you at risk a movie aware of an environfor sudden encounters. Slow down and make called Boyhood.

A grizzly bear and cubs were reported on a noise. mental or Fish and The idea behind property on Hilderbrent road.

Wildlife related Never approach or feed wildlife. it was to follow infraction, to please For more information on wildlife safety go to a family over a Shelby Cain The safest wildlife encounter is one prevented. www.wildsafebc.com report it by call12-year period, Avoid surprise encounters: Call out, clap your ing 1-877-952-7277 living through (RAPP). their ups and downs, hardships and…well, mostly hardships. The movie is focused on the boy, who begins the movie at six and completes it by going off to college at 18. Although the story was fictional, the actors stay the same. They actually spanned twelve years to shoot the movie.

I sat in my seat, eating my popcorn and watching this adorable six-year-old boy morph through being an awkward pre-teen, a despondent teenager, and finally a young man eager to break free from his parents. And it was heart wrenching. I wanted to go home and give my girls a big hug. And then douse them in some sort of preservative. It’s not that I don’t want them to grow up at all … just not so fast.

Definitely not over the course of three hours.

And while there did appear to be some perks to kids getting older, the one thing that really got to me was the loss of enthusiasm. It seemed the older the boy got, the less enthusiastic he was about everything, specifically having fun If you advertise as a third party from September 30 to November 15 in the 2014 with his family.

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Three will still jump up and down, squealing in Financing Act. delight when I take her to go get the mail. Five is becoming harder to impress. You parents ■ You must register with Elections BC as a third party sponsor before with teenagers can probably relate to this.

In the movie it took about fifteen minutes conducting any advertising. for the young boy to go from leaping in the air when his dad arrived to mumbling “Hey ■ You must include your name and contact information on all advertising. dad.” It made me reflect on how enthusiastic I am, as an adult. I can get pretty excited about a ■ You must not sponsor advertising by, or on behalf of, a candidate or elector cold beer on a sunny patio. I freaked out when Three rode her bike with no training wheels. organization.

Over 20 centimeters of fresh snow will make me do a little jig. Do I jump up and down about anything very often? No. But maybe we should More information on the new rules is available at elections.bc.ca/lecfa. Registration start. Maybe if we show our kids it’s still okay, forms and the Third Party Sponsor Guide to Local Elections in B.C. can be and fun and addictive, to get excited about downloaded at the Third Party Sponsors page. stuff, then they’ll hold onto that virtue a little while longer.

One of the last scenes in the movie is the Media outlets cannot publish or transmit election advertising on General Voting mother sitting at a table watching as her son slings a bag over his shoulder and heads out Day, Saturday, November 15, 2014. the door. “This can’t be it! I thought there’d be more!” she wails. I don’t want to be her. But someday, I know I will be. All I can come up with to make this moment more bearable is to make more. More laughs, more good times, more memories. A healthy dose of enthusiasm would help. So jump up and down about something today. I will if you will.

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t’s that time of year again, time to recognize and honour those individuals, businesses and organizations in our community that make a difference, and truly make Fernie a better place to be, for both locals and visitors alike. Many cities, towns, and districts host annual community awards to recognize their special citizens and businesses, Fernie is no different.

This year we have a couple new awards we’re excited about! The Employee of the Year Award- sponsored by EK Employment, is designed to celebrate an outstanding employee at a local Fernie business. Open to any individual employee from any business in Fernie or the surrounding area. The other new award this year, the Retail Excellence Award- is sponsored by the Fernie Chamber of Commerce, and recognizes a storefront retail business that has demonstrated outstanding achievement and growth in the Fernie retail sector.

Please read on to learn more about each award category, the top three nominees for each award, details of the awards gala evening, the events sponsors and more. We hope you will join us in celebrating our community on October 23rd!

On behalf of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce staff and board of directors, we welcome you to the 2014 Fernie Community & Business Excellence Awards!

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2014 Fernie Community & Business Excellence

Awards Dinner Thursday, October 23, 2014 5:30 - 10:00 pm The Clubhouse Restaurant Fernie Golf & Country Club

$60 per person includes champagne recption, a 5-course meal and entertainment.

Come out and celebrate your community!

Seating is limited, reserve your spot today by calling the Fernie Chamber of Commerce at 250-423-6868 or emailing members@ferniechamber.com Guest Speaker: Riaz Meghji

BIO - Riaz Meghji

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Dubbed a “charm machine” by the National Post, he is also an excellent and highly sought-after Master of Ceremonies.

Riaz Meghji is the Co-Host of Breakfast Television Vancouver, covering topics in current affairs, philanthropy, entertainment, sports, and business. Before landing at BT, Meghji was a host with MTV Canada, CTV News, Bell Media, and the Toronto International Film Festival. He has spoken at TEDxSFU and hosted TEDxVancouver.

Meghji is the co-founder of nonprofit 1Karma, which has supported Covenant House and the Canadian Cancer Society by fundraising and raising awareness. Raised in Delta, British Columbia, Meghji earned his BBA in Finance and HR from Simon Fraser University.

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TopNominees 3 ...in each catetory CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD

- Sponsored by the City of Fernie

FERNIE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

- Sponsored by EK Employment Elk Valley

Any individual who lives or volunteers in the community; who continually gives back to their community; who helps make Fernie a great place to live, and has demonstrated leadership abilities. Nominee must have resided in Fernie for at least two years.

*Gale Adams *Kathryn Robinson *Tanya Malcolm

- Sponsored by GPI Chartered Accountants

This award is designed to celebrate an outstanding employee at a local Fernie business. Open to any individual employee from any business or industry in the City of Fernie or surrounding area. This person has demonstrated outstanding dedication to their job, professional achievement, leadership, pride, and overall excellence in their position. Remember you are nominating an individual employee, not a business.

Open to any business or industry located in the City of Fernie or surrounding area that has demonstrated good corporate citizenship, good business standards and ethics, and contributes in a meaningful way to the community.

*Le Grand Fromage *Barkside Pets *Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

*Jessica Hikida of Grow Children’s & Maternity *Sonya Erzinger of Ghostrider Trading Co. *Tanis Barkman of Yamagoya Sushi

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

- Sponsored by Community Futures East Kootenay Any individual from business or industry who works in the City of Fernie and surrounding area who has demonstrated good business standards and ethics, holds a strong belief in entrepreneurship, has shown innovation & leadership, and active community involvement.

*Lance Edwards of Elevation Showcase *Maren Esch of Barkside Pets *Nick Nault Photography and Videography

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

- Sponsored by Fernie Alpine Resort

- Sponsored by GPI Chartered Accountants

This award recognizes and promotes customer service excellence among local business.

Open to any business or industry located in the City of Fernie and surrounding area that has demonstrated a strong dedication to customer satisfaction, customer service or development of an outstanding product, and consistently goes beyond standard customer service practices.

This award recognizes a new business that has begun operation within the last 2 years, and has made a noticeable impression on the Fernie business community, has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. Nominee must have been in business for 2 years or less.

*Vitality Body & Mind *Gearhub *Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

*Nevados *Lysh Hair Salon *The Urban Settler

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TopNominees 3 ...in each catetory COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

- Sponsored by Finning Canada The award recognizes the accomplishments of those organizations in the not-for-profit sector which contribute to the economic, social and/or cultural well‐being of Fernie. The organization must have an established reputation for delivering a high level of programs and/or services as well as a track record of efficient and effective management.

*Ek Employment Centre *Fernie Trails Alliance *Fernie Women’s Centre

COMMUNITY TOURISM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Sponsored by Tourism Fernie

This award recognizes a business, organization, or individual(s) that has notably contributed to the success of Fernie’s tourism industry within areas of marketing, industry development/growth, product development, market development/growth, innovation, entrepreneurship or strategic business growth.

*Claris Media *Canyon Raft Company *Raging Elk Hostel

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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- Sponsored by The Free Press This award recognizes the accomplishments of those volunteers which contribute to the well-being of Fernie. The person must have volunteered in at least two separate non-profit organizations and or events, and be a steward of volunteerism in Fernie.

*Cathy Smith Clark *Marie Wilfong *Chris Stockey

RETAIL EXCELLENCE AWARD

- Sponsored by the Fernie Chamber FernieCHAMBER of Commerce OF COMMERCE

This award recognizes a retail business that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the Fernie retail sector. The recipient has a storefront business and consistently satisfies the needs of Fernie residents and visitors alike. The recipient shows evidence of sustainable growth and success to levels that are outstanding for the size of their operations.

*Loaf Bakery *Gearhub *Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Celebrate Small Business Month!

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ach October the Fernie Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Month, and more specifically, Small Business Week (3rd full week in October) by hosting the Fernie Community & Business Excellence Awards!

These important annual awards recognize & honour those individuals, businesses, and organizations in our community that truly make a difference and make Fernie a better place to live, work and be, for locals and visitors alike.

This year the Awards Gala will be held on Thursday October 23rd, from 5:30pm at The Clubhouse Restaurant, located at The Fernie Golf & Country Club.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce wishes all Fernie businesses a happy & prosperous Small Business Month! For details on Chamber membership please visit www.ferniechamber.com

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Welcome to Infinitea Last year’s recipient of New Business of the Year Award

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rom cooking classes and creative workshops to live music and Beautea nights, Infinitea T-Bar & Boutique has it all.

In fact, operator Stephanie Fleming said the uniqueness is what truly separates Infinitea from other venues.

“In business, you fit into three different categories; the cheapest, the best or the only”, While of course always aiming for the best, “What Infinitea is really shooting for is the only.” said Fleming.

Two and a half years ago, Flemings desire to create a unique space in Fernie pushed her to approach owner Coralee Salomons.

The two ladies worked together with a lot of help from the community, officially opening the T-Bar & Boutique in November 2012. They turned the space, that was empty, water damaged and in need of a lot of work, into a place locals and visitors could call their second home.

Many locals actually came out to help paint and clean after the ladies organised a working bee to get the community involved in the project.

“People always say when they walk into Infinitea that it feels like you’re walking into your own living room.

It’s a space outside of people’s homes that feels comfortable,” Fleming noted, adding that they wanted to create a space where people could spend time with one another.

“We’ve lost that whole idea of visiting with people, especially in North America these days, drinking and catching up is so disposable and on the go.”

Despite tea being the foundation and namesake of the small business,

Fleming said one of their main goals with Infinitea was to create a space where Fernie residents and visitors could explore and showcase their talents.

“In business, you fit into three different categories; the cheapest, the best or the only... What Infinitea is really shooting for is the only.”

Stephanie Fleming Infinitea T-Bar & Boutique operator

“I always say that Fernie has the most talented dishwashers in the world,” she joked. “In this town, it’s hard for people to balance the lifestyle with fulfilling what they love in a career capacity.”

Infinitea gives those artists a chance to do just that, from singer/guitar players with little performing experience playing in front of a live audience, to locally formed Infinitea favourites like the Hark Raving Sirens and up and coming touring musicians like Buckman Coe and Sam Weber.

“We’ve had some really amazing nights of music here where the artists and the audience have truly experienced a 'moment',” Fleming noted adding that their focus is creating a live music culture in Fernie

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where music is a huge part of the Fernie lifestyle.

It's not just planned performances that happen at Infinitea however, with a house guitar and drum and hopefully with the addition of a piano this winter, Infinitea is a place that people can come to practise or jam with one another whenever the moment strikes.

In addition to showcasing musical talents at infinitea they also open the walls and display spaces to local artists and crafters who want to show

and sell their pieces. This is where the boutique aspect of Infinitea comes in, and you can find everything from handmade bamboo cotton clothing to leather cuffs, earrings and one of a kind art works.

Infinitea, true to it's name, tries to have something for everyone with cooking classes held by local chefs and nutritionists once a month, Beautea nights with Trillium Day Spa and Mobile Massage twice a month, spoken word with local writers twice a month, weekly movie nights in the winter and their famous Sunday night roast dinners; Infinitea tries to cater to the entirety of Fernie’s population.

“People always say when they walk into Infinitea that it feels like you’re walking into your own living room.

It’s a space outside of people’s homes that feels comfortable” Stephanie Fleming Infinitea T-Bar & Boutique operator

“You really have to have something for everybody to succeed in this kind of market because it’s a difficult one,” Fleming admits of the small town business market.

“You can’t appeal to the same market all of the time.”

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night you can expect to see teenagers, young adults, children and older Fernie residents all intermingling comfortably at Infinitea.

“It’s really great to see different people coming together and enjoying the space,” noted Fleming.

Unlike many live music venues, Infinitea hosts shows earlier in the night, typically around eight or nine, so that families with children and people who work early can enjoy live music too.

Infinitea is a venue that continually seems to adapt to locals interests, opening the space to anyone who needs it, whether that be for crocheting and knitting clubs, book launches, kids sing along, live painting exhibitions or yoga and spiritual workshops.

In line with their philosophy of catering to everyone and remaining unique, Infinitea has a full in-house made, healthy menu filled with plenty of options for vegans and people with gluten free requirements. With everything from sharing plate tapas and full entree plates and warming one pot stews, curry and chilly in the winter, Infinitea's kitchen is always open and has something just a little bit different to offer.

Fleming and Salomons are looking forward to an exciting winter filled with creativity, socialisation and those 'moments' that truly make Infinitea what it is.

The idea of Infinitea, that idea of the unlimited and the concept of indefinable boundaries is what truly makes Infinitea one of the most unique places you will ever encounter.

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Setting down a foundation at the Bridge Bistro S

ince entering the hospitality and restaurant industry in Fernie, Lillis Perreault and her husband Claude have had a lot on their plate. Looking to the future, the pair plans to pinpoint their focus and make the Bridge Bistro and CP Catering all that it can be.

They first began serving at the Hi3 Lodge in 1998, where they stayed for two winters. Two years later, the pair was given the opportunity to run The Grand Central hotel restaurant and bar.

For a decade, the Perreault’s teamed up with a Swedish tour operator to offer all-inclusive packages to ski-happy Swedish tourists visiting the mountain town.

“It worked perfectly and we sold full packages with accommodation, lift passes and food,” said Lillis Perreault. “It was really good and it worked extremely well in the wintertime.”

But when summer rolled around, business turned into what Perreault described as a “disaster.” They would take summers off for the eight years they ran the Central to work at places in France. By 2008, they had had enough of being away from Fernie for a season and thus acquired the Corner Pocket at the Griz Inn and The Clubhouse at the Fernie Golf & Country Club.

“We could transfer staff between the two locations and run the Corner Pocket during the winter and The Clubhouse during the summer,” Perreault said of the set up.

For another six years, the Perreaults ran and leased both businesses and continued on with CP Catering. But they felt like they weren’t getting anything back.

In 2011, they bought the Bridge Bistro located on Highway 3 and 4th Street. Now, they are set to make its kitchen their home, closing up shop at both the Corner Pocket and the golf course.

“This is an investment. The other places were leases,” explained Perreault of the big decision to jump ship. “We put in a lot of money to do the Corner Pocket and the golf course. But they weren’t our buildings. So if I put money into them, I would never walk away with it. Here, with every penny we put in, we hope to

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walk away with something too.”

The Bistro will be shut down for two and a half months, allowing for renovations. Perreault hopes it will mean setting down the foundation for a place that she can really make her own after spending 14 years in rented restaurants. Now that the tables have turned, it’s finally time for the Bistro to become

exactly what she wants it to be.

“We’re going to build a big bar, we’re going to gut the kitchen, build new washrooms. It’s going to be big changes,” assured Perreault.

The change has left Perreault both excited and fearful for the future.

“The golf course was really my place,” she reminisced, “I put everything I had 70-80 hour work weeks there for six summers.

It’s hard to let it and the people I care about go,” she admitted.

Having her energy and time diluted amongst three places was overwhelming, but now Perreault is looking to focus and create something great at the Bistro with her husband Claude and kitchen manager Fredrik Bergkvist.

She added, “We’re looking forward to making the Bistro our new place. I want to do something [that I can] be proud of and to put all of our energy into one spot.”

That, and continuing to build CP Catering as a service catered to serving large crowds.

“It’s what gets me most excited and is the most fun,” said Perreault of the huge events CP Catering does, which includes annual Christmas parties and graduation dinners.

“There’s so many people that you try to make happy and I think I get a good response,” she noted.

Perreault hopes to expand CP Catering to include covering more events in Fernie.

She said she feels that associating her food with some of the biggest moments in people’s lives, like the many weddings she has catered for, is what makes her career so rewarding.

That and the feeling of being challenged on a day-to-day basis is what gets Perreault out of bed and into the fire of the kitchen every day.

“I think every day brings new challenges. We don’t only do catering, so it’s not only that. I think for me, there is every day challenges in running a business and making people happy and solving problems.”

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