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The Wizard of Oz’s Glinda the Good Witch and Dorothy made their way to Barkside Pets last Saturday for the third annual Howl-o-ween celebration. Dogs posed in their costumes, starring in their themed photos. Pet owners were also given prizes and the opportunity to model their dogs during the downtown costume parade.

uring the October 14 council meeting, the City of Fernie decided to put a moratorium on any subdivision and single-family residential small lot (R1SL) zoning amendment applications, after hearing public backlash about a three-story building requesting a variance setback — a request to extend property limitation — on 7th Avenue.

Council noted that the R1SL zoning amendment bylaws are outdated and need to be updated before further requests can be made in order to avoid public backlash, which, during the October 14 meeting, included complaints of parking, snow removal and limited access for emergency vehicles.

Although the couple requesting the additional zoning, permitted within the regulation of the current bylaw, satisfied the parking requirement, council expressed concern over approving any further subdivision and R1SL zoning amendment applications.

“I think we need to stop everything before it goes any further,” Coun. Joe Warshawsky noted. “From this date forward, anything filed after today should not be done until this moratorium is done.”

He went on to say, “We’re creating a fire hazard. I’m against it because I live that nightmare on 7th Avenue; it’s not working.”

Several councillors, however, did not hold as strong of a stance as Warshawsky, and noted that the issue with the R1SL zoning comes down to parking, something that can be properly enforced through the city.

“I think the parking issue is real, but I think a lot of that responsibility falls on the city to enforce the parking regulations and double up efforts in congested areas like that,” Coun. Willard Ripley noted.

In terms of the October 14 zoning request, the City of Fernie passed the motion to allow for a variance permit, as the moratorium had not yet been initialized. The decision to approve the variance setback, however, was split.

“Right or wrong, it fits within our bylaws and until they amend those, they can’t say no to this,” Coun. Dan McSkimming noted.

Coun. Phil Iddon added, “I don’t think it’s fair to make these gentleman pay for mistakes we’ve made.”

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esidents at 392 6A Avenue were woken up in the early hours of Sunday morning by a loud crashing sound. The large tree on the property had fallen onto their home, a mess left after Fernie was hit with heavy rain over the weekend.

The tree fell at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, hitting the south-facing side of the house, chipping at the chimney and eventually crashing atop two vehicles parked at the home.

Jordan Scott and Helena Berndt were house-

sitting the residence for their friends and informed the owners — who are away in Victoria — of the fallen tree.

“There’s nothing much really we can do at this point except wait to chop it up and have a fire,” said Scott, who said they were waiting on insurance to show up to assess the damage.

Neighbours and passersby were quick to offer their help and condolences. Mugs of tea were handed out, chainsaws made available to borrow.

“Everyone’s been really nice and tried to help,” said Scott who fielded many glances from the busy Fourth Street the house is adjacent to.

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ast week, John Horgan, leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party, took a tour of Teck’s Elkview and Coal Mountain mine sites as part of his promotional tour across the province. Comprehensive coverage of of the NDP for five “I’ve been the leader your 2014to get to every corner of months and I’m trying the province before the year’s municipal election:end,” said Horgan.

“I need to get around and talk to people and Seewith more reacquaint them theonline NDP.” The NDP have not held a seat in the Elk Valley or East Kootenay region for 12 years, a concern that Horgan is aware of.

“I’m here to get some marching orders from residents so I know what we can do as a political party to make sure we’re relevant in the next election,” he said.

BC MuniCipal Horgan noted that part of the reason for the tour through the Kootenays is to dispel the notion that the NDP is anti-mine, as asserted by past Liberal campaigning Comprehensiveaccording to Horgan.

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Troy Cook, grievance and WCB Chairman with United Steelworkers 9346, agreed.

“A real misconception in the last election was people running around here saying, ‘Don’t vote for the NDP. They’re going to close the mines.’...

That is the most absurd thing I have ever heard,” said Cook.

In order to open more mines in the area, Horgan argued more regulatory framework that the public can have confidence in is needed.

“I don’t blame the company, I blame the government,” he said. “We have a responsibility as government to make sure our regulation is easy to follow.”

Horgan cited the Mount Polley disaster as an example of regulations that weren’t properly enforced.

Alex Hanson, president of USW 9346, added, “You look at Mount Polley and there are a bunch of steelworkers up there out of jobs because the regulations weren’t followed, they weren’t enforced. It’s like airline regulation, if you don’t regulate airlines, people won’t fly because planes keep crashing.”

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ast Friday, Western Financial Group’s Elkford Branch hosted a customer appreciation day in honour of their newly renovated branch.

Branch Manager Karen Lewis said the renovations began in February and were not completed until about a month ago when the building welcomed customers into their new location that can be accessed from the parking lot off Michel Road. The branch was previously in the same spot but could only be accessed through what used to be an indoor mall.

“Not only have we had to put up with it, but all of our customers have,” Lewis said of the renovations. “We just wanted to show them that we appreciate their patience.”

Lewis noted that the branch also recently changed its name from Faulkins Insurance Group to Western Financial Group.

Lewis said she is hopeful that customers will embrace the new changes.

“It’s so nice to have windows,” she noted. “It’s a brighter, nicer, cleaner place.”

The customer appreciation day included a free draw for

a tablet, fatal vision goggles — goggles that simulate how being intoxicated impairs both your judgment and your vision, prizes donated by Western Financial Group and refreshments.

From left to right: Lori Riddell, Patti Hockley, Karen Lewis, Aniessa Bowen (our candidate from Elkford’s Youth Ambassador Program) and Lori Osmachenko celebrate their customers.

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Sparwood all-candidates forum well-attended

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here was a full house at the Sparwood Recreation Centre on October 21 for the Sparwood allcandidates forum.

Thirteen councillor and four mayoral candidates were each questioned in an open-mic format by the locals in attendance.

The candidates discussed a requirement or by-law that would dictate employees in senior management positions to live in Sparwood.

Simon Senycz, a former councillor who held a position on council in the 80s, argued, “We have a responsibility to citizens who work here to live here and I know there are issues with human rights and all that but it’s important we make a condition.”

Lois Halko, who is stepping down this year from mayor to run for council, explained, “This is a subject that raises a

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lot of emotion in the community when employees at any level are hired. What we have learned from that experience is because of human rights, it’s very sound and very definite that we cannot mandate where people live. If we could, we would impose our physicians to live here.”

Saad, however, agreed with Senycz.

“I agree that people in any position in Sparwood should live in Sparwood. We need them here to perform their jobs better,” said Saad. “I know we can’t force it, but we can sure make it difficult. Some of the people who don’t live here, don’t spend a dime here. They take a hundred thousand something dollars out of this community. Somehow, we have to do something.”

Another issue brought up by residents was the wildlife problem in Sparwood.

The issue has resulted in six bears being destroyed this year due to the dangers of human/wildlife conflict.

“It’s prevention more than anything,” said Bobbie Saga, who is running for

councillor for the first time. “There are Bear Aware programs that can be done, bear bins for garbage, planting things in gardens that don’t attract wildlife. Most importantly, educating our community on how to deal with the problem.”

Another issue that was addressed was the highway construction in Sparwood.

Mayoral candidates — Hungry Bataluke, Bev Bellina, Cal McDougall and Joanne Wilton — fielded further questions regarding the heavy construction located at the intersection of Highway 3 and 43.

“I need to reassure you that the development is a go,” said Wilton.

“They’ve invested a lot of money into this land. We’ve been reassured that in the spring, building will commence,” she said.

Baytaluke, however, asserted that there are allegedly no set build or completion dates on the documents for the sale of the land.

Each party was “happy”, according to Baytaluke, to not have a build date on the documents when selling the land.

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The candidates also discussed the issue of how to bring more people, particularly young families, into the district.

“We here in Sparwood are living in the shadow of world-class facilities in Fernie,” said McDougall. “But what I think we have is ourselves. It’s the people of Sparwood and the friendly community that makes this place what it is. I think if we can get back to basics, build some ice arenas outside and make it easier for young couples and employees to move to Sparwood, we need to make Sparwood a destination for living.”

“I think we have to be more positive as a community,” agreed Wilton. “I think we have fantastic outdoor recreational opportunities. We have fly-fishing, we’ve just added a Frisbee golf course, the bike park has been added and we have beautiful trails.”

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S Winners of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band tickets from last month’s Fernie Ford’s Drive One 4UR Community Event Carole Peterson and Pat Gilmar stand with Fernie Ford owners Jim and Loretta Johnson.

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parwood local Sean Mortimer and his wife have been hosting a terrifying haunted house, catered to eager trick or treaters, for the last 10 years.

When Mortimer’s friend Burt Jaegli died suddenly in July, Mortimer teamed up with Ted Monfee to host a haunted house in Sparwood as a way of honouring their late friend.

“I figured I’d try to help out by doing this for him,” Mortimer said.

The haunted house, taking place on October 31 from 6-10 p.m., will include sheds filled with Halloween décor, a memorial display, hot dogs and hot chocolate and a fireworks display to follow the night of ghoulish fun.

Mortimer and Monfee will be accepting donations, and all proceeds will go towards the Brain Injury Association, a service that Jaegli utilized after he was involved in a car accident.

Mortimer said he’s grown to love the haunted houses him and his wife build every year, and is happy to be able to put this year’s house to a good cause.

Mortimer and Monfee plan to honour Jaegli in a photo memorial that will be set up in the house.

“Me and my wife just started out having a little haunted house and it just kept getting bigger and bigger and bigger, and we started bringing actors in and kids that would help out scaring other kids,” Mortimer said of his famous haunted houses. “It’s a labour of love.”

The haunted house will be hosted on Michel Creek Road in Sparwood. Mortimer is reminding locals and visitors to drive carefully through that area on Halloween night.

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Kal Tire runs Lilac Terrace promotion

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or every $10 donated to the Lilac Terrace expansion project, the Kal Tire in Sparwood will provide 10 per cent off tire and mechanical labour services.

The promotion will be running from October 27 to December 1.

“In order to support our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, which

recognizes our responsibility to our customers, environment and community and providing support to non-profit organizations, it’s something that we should take part in to support Lilac Terrace,” said Kal Tire Manager Craig Hanzel.

When trying to decide what society to provide assistance to, Hanzel said that the majority of responses he got were in support of Lilac Terrace.

Hanzel added that some of the board

members from Lilac Terrace will be present during busy drop-off hours to discuss the expansion project and provide residents with more information.

He hopes to extend the invitation to any Sparwood council candidates interested in the issue.

“I think it would be great to involve the candidates as they’re an integral part of the community and the issue,” explained Hanzel.

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Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 11, 2014

On Monday, November 11th, the Elkford Remembrance Day Service will be held at 10:00 AM at the Elkford Alliance Church, 1803 Alpine Way. At 10:45 AM, following the service, there will be a Memorial Parade down to the Cenotaph in front of the District of Elkford Main Office, 816 Michel Road. The Cenotaph Ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM. Refreshments to follow the Cenotaph Ceremony at the Elkford Community Conference Centre, 750 Fording Drive.

All are warmly welcomed and encouraged to attend each event in honor of those who have fought for our freedom.

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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.

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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Notice of Election by Voting PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Elkford that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect one Mayor and six Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom the votes will be received are listed below: MAYOR David Jones Dean McKerracher

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COUNCILLOR Denise Bertrand Steve Fairbairn Mandy McGregor Craig Robinson Kris Wilde Ken Wildeman Joe Zarowny

Six persons to be elected 760 Fording Drive 112 Caribou Drive 18 Casino Crescent 1334 Alpine Drive 2013 Alder Street 652 Natal Road 208A – 1335 Alpine Drive

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Residential address, Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: pick up at District Office in Elkford, OR regular lettermail through Canada Post to residential address, OR regular lettermail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package.

To ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

Mail ballot packages will be sent out commencing on or about October 27, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Deputy Chief Election Officer in Elkford no later than 8 pm on November 15, 2014.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS Resident Elector a) is a Canadian citizen; b) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; c) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past 6 months; d) has been a resident of the District of Elkford for the past 30 days; and e) is not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

General Voting: Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Elkford Community Conference Centre, 740 Fording Drive, Elkford, BC Advance Voting: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm District of Elkford Municipal Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford BC Monday, November 10, 2014 8:00 am to 4:00 pm District of Elkford Municipal Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford BC

All RESIDENT ELECTORS will register on Voting Day at the Polling Station, if they meet these qualifications and provide two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not required. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Electors from the District of Elkford may vote for Mayor and/or Councillor BY MAIL if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the District of Elkford on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Before 4:30 pm on November 13, 2014 you must submit the following information to the Deputy Chief Election Officer’s office in person (District of Elkford Office, 816 Michel Road), by mail (P.O. Box 340, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0), telephone (250-865-4000), fax (250-865-4001) or email (dszawlowski@elkford.ca): Full name,

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Non-Resident Property Elector (a) is not entitled to register as a resident elector of the District of Elkford; (b) is a Canadian citizen; (c) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; (d) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past 6 months; (e) has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Elkford for the past 30 days; (f) has received the written consent of a majority of the registered owners of the property designating you as the one who may vote (only one person may vote on the property qualification no matter how many owners there may be).

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS will register on Voting Day at the Polling Station, if they meet the qualifications set out, have two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature to prove identity), proof of ownership of the property and the WRITTEN CONSENT OF A MAJORITY OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY designating you as the one who may vote.

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Editorial

by Katelyn Dingman

Tomorrow is the one day of the year where children and adults alike can dress up as whatever they want to be. It’s the one day of the year where children can prowl the streets for candy, eating as much junk food as their little hearts desire.

Halloween is my favourite holiday. I’m fond of the decorations, I adore the costumes and most of all, I love seeing kids light up as they dash across the street, eager to hit up the next house for Halloween candy.

But some Halloween traditions don’t make any sense to me.

I never understood why rebellious teenagers find it so amusing to destroy other resident’s property the night before Halloween. Gate Night is an honoured tradition, but it’s one that seems to upset a lot of people. As a child, I remember having to help my parents scrape eggs off our garage door more than a few times, but when I entered into my teen years, I never had an inclination to terrorize complete strangers.

Another thing I don’t understand is why women find it appealing to throw on a costume that is basically on par with wearing lingerie. They add ears to it and wear it out for the evening. That tradition has always stumped me and I will be even more shocked to see that happen in Fernie, as I’m sure I will. While studying in university, the female costumes I saw on Halloween always surprised me. The end of October is typically pretty cold, and I myself, typically want to cover up, even if that means wearing a coat over my costume. But some females seem not to care about the cold. It’s all worth it to look sexy for the night, right?

Halloween is a time for both children and adults alike to have fun, get a bit crazy and enjoy a night of ghoulish, scary fun. This Halloween, as you filter into the bars to win your Fernie Alpine Resort’s season pass, or a trip to Vegas, remember to be responsible. After all, Halloween is the one night of the year that you can be 100 per cent certain that children will be roaming the streets. It’s important that party-goers ensure they have a place to stay or a ride home at the end of the night to avoid drinking and driving. Even when children have cleared off the streets, there will still be adults roaming the streets, looking to make their way home after a night of dancing and drinking. And it’s not only bar-goers that need to be weary about safety on Halloween. Drivers should also be remaining extra precautious when driving through residential neighbourhoods. You never know when a vampire is going to jump out in front of your car and scare the daylights out of you.

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Letters to the Editor Letter to the editor responding to recent Globe & Mail article on selenium in the Elk Valley Recent articles in the Globe & Mail newspaper have generated discussion on the topic of selenium and the Elk Valley. I wanted to share with your readers and the community Teck’s response to the Globe & Mail on this important issue.

I was disappointed to read Mark Hume’s October 20 article on selenium in

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the Elk Valley, in which he claims this important issue is not being addressed, while ignoring the groundbreaking international effort underway to do exactly that.

As Mr. Hume is aware, Teck, as the operator of five steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley, has been working in cooperation with provincial and federal regulators, including Environment Canada, as well as First Nation communities, governments in the U.S. and independent scientific experts to develop an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan (Plan) that will set out the approach

to addressing selenium levels within the region. This is the first time in Canada that such a broad range of stakeholders has been brought together to develop a watershed-based approach to protect water quality on this scale.

The article fails to credit the involvement of local residents in the Elk Valley who attended 11 open houses and meetings to provide their input into the development of the Plan, or the technical experts from Canada and the U.S., who held over 200 hours of meetings during the same period to provide science-based feedback on every aspect of the Plan’s development.

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Continued from page 6 The article also failed to credit the research being done in cooperation with universities in Canada and the U.S. to develop new and better approaches to managing selenium in the water.

Mr. Hume also repeats comments that researcher Dennis Lemly made previously about a situation in Idaho. In doing so, Mr. Hume draws an irresponsible parallel between the Elk Valley and Idaho that is not supported by facts.

In addition, Mr. Hume does not mention the significant work that has already been done, and will continue under the guidance of the Plan. To date, Teck has constructed water management infrastructure, including our $100 million fullscale water treatment facility at our Line Creek Operations. Achieving the objectives of the Plan

Letter to the editor: Wildsight responding to selenium poisoning Selenium poisoning of fish in the Elk River has been a hot topic in the East Kootenay for at least a decade. It has now grabbed national and international attention, with recent articles pointing out the severe impacts of selenium on the Elk River ecosystem.

Wildsight sounded the alarm on this issue several years ago, but discussions about selenium only came into the spotlight as new mines were proposed in the region.

In 2013, Teck initiated work on the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan and Technical Advisory Committee, to which Wildsight was an observer. The committee was comprised of leading scientists from provincial, state and both Canadian and U.S. federal governments, along with Teck’s staff and contractors. Representatives of the Ktunaxa Nation were at the forefront of the committee. The plan is presently under review by the provincial government.

In the meantime, Teck has implemented a new water treatment facility to deal with selenium from its Line Creek operations at a cost of roughly $100 million, and has committed over $600 million in water treatment facilities in the next five years. However, these investments alone will not solve the growing problem.

Selenium leaches into water from waste rock.

This exposed waste rock has been accumulating in the Elk Valley for the last half century, ever

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will require significant further investment on the part of Teck, including construction of additional water treatment facilities, ongoing research into water management technology and techniques, and extensive aquatic monitoring. We anticipate spending approximately $600 million over a five year period on protecting water quality as we implement the Plan.

To suggest that this unprecedented amount of engagement, consultation, research and investment somehow equates to this issue being “ignored” is not only wrong, it is disrespectful of the work of numerous stakeholders, employees and communities who are focused on taking the necessary steps to protect the ecosystem and in supporting continued, sustainable mining in the region.

Marcia Smith Senior Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs, Teck

since large-scale coal mining began. It might be possible to control selenium leaching from new mines by using expensive water treatment, but the verdict is not yet in.

Long-term leaching from historic rock dumps poses an enormous threat. To its credit, Teck has owned up to the issue and is working toward solutions, but at the same time, both Teck and other foreign companies continue to propose additional mines.

Teck has begun taking action to address the selenium issue and impacts from their mines.

This will have to include constructing treatment facilities, changing mining practices so that new waste rock dumps do not exacerbate the issue and implementing a long term plan that extends beyond the lifetime of the mines. The provincial government must bring forward and implement enforceable water quality standards that are protective of all aquatic life in the Elk River and Koocanusa reservoir.

Wildsight believes that only with a wellplanned course of action will selenium be reduced in the Elk River over time. Mining is a major contributor to the local and provincial economy, but it has significant environmental impacts. Wildsight seeks to maintain the worldclass wildlife and ecosystem in Canada’s southern Rocky Mountains, and this demands a cooperative effort between communities, government and industry.

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with MLA Bill Bennett 1. Currently, there are 18 potential LNG projects in BC. Combined, these projects have invested more than $7 billion to acquire natural gas assets and $2 billion to prepare for construction of LNG infrastructure.

2. LNG income tax will be applied to net income from production of liquefied natural gas at rate of 3.5%. The rate is competitive and ensures British Columbians receive return on resource. Royalties also payable at the well-head in NE BC. 3. BC’s greenhouse gas emissions intensity benchmark for LNG facilities is the world’s cleanest and companies will have flexible options to achieve standards - including purchasing offsets and contributing to a technology fund.

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Mondays

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

Tuesdays

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

• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 pm – Narcotics Anonymous Open Meeting, 101 Centennial Sq. Sparwood

Wednesdays

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

Thursdays

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

Fridays

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

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

Saturdays

• Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:00 to 3:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 6:00pm - Meat Draw at the Fernie Legion • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30pm Texas Hold’em Poker at the Fernie Legion (every 2nd week) • 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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Closing Day for Fishing on the Elk River FernieGhostridersvs.Golden Rockets, Memorial Arena 7:30 pm Hallowe’en Howler, Fernie Heritage Library 3:30 – 5:00 pm

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Hugh Twa (Elkford teacher, principal and minor hockey coach) Hockey Day, Elkford Arean, 9:00 am-7:00pm Christmas in the Country at the Jaffray Hall from 9:00am-4:00pm Fernie Ghostriders vs. Osoyoos Coyotes, Memorial Arena, 7:30 pm Texas Hold’em, Fernie Legion Hall – registration 6 pm start 6:30 pm Days for Girls Sew-a-thon, Christ Church basement 1 pm-9pm Indie Films Fernie Presents: The Lunchbox, Vogue Theatre 7:00 pm Allison Au Quartet, Fernie Arts Station 8 pm Curling League Play Starts, Fernie Curling Club Fernie Ski & Board Film Festival, 6:30 Fast Ski Swap, Fernie Community Centre Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Kimberley Dynamiters, Memorial Arena 7:30 Chakra Healing Retreat, Essential Yoga Studio Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Princeton Posse, Memorial Arena 7:30

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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

Notice of Election by Voting PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the City of Fernie that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect six Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom the votes will be received are listed below: COUNCILLOR - Six persons to be elected Phil Iddon 14 Mt. Proctor Ave., Fernie Jon Levesque 12 Mt. Proctor Ave., Fernie Dan McSkimming Fernie Ange Qualizza 1122 12 Ave., Fernie Willard Ripley Fernie Dennis Schafer Fernie Joe Warshawsky 951 7 Ave., Fernie

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Job Opportunity Casual Flaggers We are looking for Certified Traffic Control Persons for casual work this winter. Apply in writing with a copy of your valid Flagging Certificate to City Hall, PO Box 190, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 (Attention: Public Works Superintendant).

Applications will be accepted until November 10, 2014.

For more information visit job opportunities at www.fernie.ca.

Halloween Safety Tips To prevent accidents and injuries this Halloween, the City of Fernie has some tips to get little ghouls and goblins home safe on Friday night. Costumes and props should be flame-resistant or flameretardant. Avoid billowing or long trailing fabric and make sure vision is not obstructed. Provide children with lightweight flashlights to carry for lighting or as part of their costume. Use a flashlight or batteryoperated candle in a jack-o-lantern placed well away from anything that can burn or cause tripping hazards. Please note anyone entering the cemetery outside of posted hours (7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays) is subject to a $200 fine. With attention to these spooky perils, we’ll all ensure a Happy Halloween for the children in our community. For more safety tips please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca.

that you provide when requesting the ballot package, To ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

Mail ballot packages will be sent out commencing on or about October 24, 2014. To be counted, the Chief Election Officer must receive your mail ballot no later than 8 pm on November 15, 2014.

VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the City of Fernie as follows: General Voting: Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Seniors’ Center - 562 3rd Ave, Fernie BC Advance Voting:

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Seniors’ Center - 562 3rd Ave, Fernie BC Friday, November 14, 2014 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Rocky Mountain Village 55 Cokato Road, Fernie BC for admitted patients or facility residents only: Friday, November 14, 2014 9:00 am to 10:00 am Trinity Lodge, 1101 5th Ave, Fernie BC 10:30 am to 11:00 am Elk Valley Hospital, 1501 5th Ave, Fernie BC 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Tom Uphill Manor, 1301 4th Ave, Fernie BC

Electors from City of Fernie may vote for Councillor by MAIL if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; OR • expect to be absent from the City of Fernie on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

REQUESTING A MAIL bALLOT PACKAGE: Before 4 pm on November 13, 2014 you must submit the following information to the Chief Election Officer’s office in Fernie by email (chiefelectionofficer@fernie.ca), mail (Fernie City Hall, Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0), telephone (250-423-6817 x.121), or fax (250-423-3034): 1. Full name, 2. Residential address, 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for nonresident property electors), 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at City Hall in Fernie, OR (b) regular lettermail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular lettermail through Canada Post to an alternate address

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS Resident Elector (a) is a Canadian citizen; (b) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; (c) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past 6 months; (d) has been a resident of the City of Fernie for the past 30 days; and (e) is not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

All RESIDENT ELECTORS will register on Voting Day at the Polling Station if they meet these qualifications and provide two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not required. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-Resident Property Elector (a) is not entitled to register as a resident elector of the City of Fernie (b) is a Canadian citizen; (c) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; (d) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past 6 months; (e) has been a registered owner of real property in the City of Fernie for the past 30 days; (f) has received the written consent of a majority of the registered owners of the property designating you as the one who may vote (only one person may vote on the property qualification no matter how many owners there may be).

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTy ELECTORS will register on Voting Day at the Polling Station if they meet the qualifications set out, have two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature to prove identity), PROOF OF OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTy and the WRITTEN CONSENT OF A MAJORITy OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY designating you as the one who may vote.

Declaration of Election by Acclamation I, Kevin Allen Chief Election Officer for the Corporation of the City of Fernie, do hereby declare, pursuant to Section 76 of the Local Government Act, the following candidates elected by acclamation: Office of Mayor Mary Giuliano, Fernie Office of School Trustee Frank Lento, Fernie, School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay), Trustee Electoral Area 1 Given under my hand at Fernie, British Columbia, this 20th day of October, 2014.

Kevin Allen Chief Election Officer

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council for the City of Fernie intends to dispose of an interest in land under the terms of an Offer to Purchase to BC Hydro and Power Authority to accommodate an expansion of their Fernie Substation. Subject to the satisfaction of the terms and conditions detailed in the Offer to Purchase the following City owned properties located immediately adjacent to the existing Substation and consisting of approximately 0.75 (+/-) acres would be sold, in fee simple, to BC Hydro and Power Authority for the sum of $175,000:

In order to keep our streets attractive and safe, the City would like to remind all residents to store your garbage in animal proof containers.

Place garbage and recycling out between 5am and 8am the morning of pick up. Waste & recycling containers must be kept closed and secured to prevent wildlife from accessing contents.

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P.I.D. 011-851-708, Lot 2 District Lot 4589 Kootenay District Plan 7970 P.I.D. 011-628-316, Parcel 60 (See DD 4782) District Lot 4589 Kootenay District Except (1) Part Included in RW Plan 1340 and (2) Parts Included in Plans 6724, 7024, 12857, 15270 and NEP 21051 P.I.D. 014-080-541, Lot 58 District Lot 4589 Kootenay District Plan 6724 Except Parts Included in Plans 6797, 7970 and 14848

For the complete Offer to Purchase or other information, please contact Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer at 250.423.2225 or via email at jim.hendricks@fernie.ca.

Residential waste collection is limited to two garbage bags or one waste container per household. Over the limit Tags ($2 per bag) are available at City Hall or you can dispose of at the Transfer Station (Highway 3 at Brenner Road) at no charge. Please do not dump waste in or beside dumpsters that are designated for businesses.

For more information on waste regulations visit www.fernie.ca to view Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

Notice of Proposed Property Disposition (Lease) Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to dispose of an interest in land, being the entering into of a lease for a portion of the Fernie Memorial Arena (Lot 3, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 2605) specifically the curling portion of the facility, with the Fernie Curling Club, for a term of 5 months commencing on November 15, 2014. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed lease is the initial sum of $7,200 per year.

This is the first of two notices, dated the 30th of October, 2014.

For more information please contact Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services at 250-423-2225 or via email at cam.mertz@fernie.ca.

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, November 3 Monday, November 17 Monday, November 24 Monday, December 1

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

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE

Notice is hereby given that Council at their Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC intends to approve a loan to Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society as follows: Amount of loan Purpose of loan Interest rate Repayment terms

$ 685,000.00 Complete construction of the Lilac Terrace Expansion Project To start upon completion of construction and charged monthly at the Municipal Finance Authority rate for short term loans as at the beginning of each month.

To be repaid by any fundraising efforts, with the balance of the loan repayable on November 16, 2019. The Society may prepay the loan or any portion thereof at any time without notice, bonus or penalty.

NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING CEASE FLUORIDATION BYLAW (REFERENDUM) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Sparwood that voting will be held on the following question: “Are you in favor of Council adopting Bylaw 1145, “Cease Fluoridation Bylaw 1145, 2014” which authorizes removal of fluoride from the municipal water supply effective January 1, 2015?”

DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD BYLAW 1145 A Bylaw to Cease Fluoridation of the Municipal Water Supply

WHEREAS by referendum in 1966 consent of the electors to fluoridate the municipal water supply was obtained; AND WHEREAS Council has deemed it in the public interest to provide opportunity for the removal of fluoride from the municipal water supply; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Sparwood, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows; 1.

Council shall cease to fluoridate the municipal water supply effective January 1, 2015.

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This Bylaw may be cited as “Cease Fluoridation Bylaw 1145, 2014”.

The full bylaw and background information may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday excluding Statutory Holidays.

VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Sparwood as follows: General Voting:

Advance Voting:

Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Henry Volkmann Memorial Complex (Leisure Centre) – Curling Rink Concourse, 367 Pine Avenue, Sparwood BC

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday, November 10, 2014 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday, November 14, 2014 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sparwood Seniors Citizen Drop In Centre, 101 4th Avenue, Sparwood BC ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

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

RESIDENT ELECTORS may register on Voting Day at the Polling Station, if they meet these qualifications and provide two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not required.

The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-Resident Property Elector (a) is not entitled to register as a resident elector of the District of Sparwood; (b) is a Canadian citizen; (c) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; (d) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past 6 months; (e) has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Sparwood for the past 30 days; (f) has received the written consent of a majority of the registered owners of the property designating you as the one who may vote (only one person may vote on the property qualification no matter how many owners there may be).

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS may register on Voting Day at the Polling Station, if they meet the qualifications set out, have two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature to prove identity), PROOF OF OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY and the WRITTEN CONSENT OF A MAJORITY OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY designating you as the one who may vote.

Sarann Press Chief Election Officer

Teck Coal Mountain

The Environmental Assesment Office has initiated an environmental assessment for Teck Coal Ltd.’s proposed Coal Mountain Phase 2 Project. The proposed project would involve an extension of the Coal Mountain Operations. Further information on the proposed project is available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca.

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND

In accordance with Sections 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, Council of the District of Sparwood hereby gives notice of its intention to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of a 6.1 metre wide strip of land, abutting the west boundary, and legally identified as Lot 1, Plan EPP1123 and located along Ponderosa Drive adjacent to the tennis courts.

Council will consider approval of a Purchase Agreement for the above mentioned land, at the sale price of $19,208.00, to Sage Pointe Developments, on generally the following terms and conditions: •

Consolidation of Lot 2, Plan EPP1123 and Lot 1, Plan EPP1123 upon closing.

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

Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Sparwood that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect one Mayor and six Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom the votes will be received are listed below: MAYOR Hungry Baytaluke Bev Bellina Cal McDougall Joanne Wilton

One person to be elected 259 Blue Spruce Crescent Sparwood, BC 461 Engelmann Spruce Drive Sparwood, BC 1329 Wildwood Sparwood, BC 427B Engelmann Spruce Drive Sparwood, BC

COUNCILLOR John Baher Brad Bowen Sharon Fraser Lois Halko Melanie Hutchinson Joe Jarina Jenna Jensen Margaret McKie Ron (Sonny) Saad Bobbie Saga Simon Senycz Rose Sharma Peter Templin

Six persons to be elected 8468 Baher Road North Sparwood, BC 414 Willow Place Sparwood, BC 460 Michel Creek Road Sparwood, BC 304 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC 259 Blue Spruce Crescent Sparwood, BC 411 Engelmann Spruce Drive Sparwood, BC 5867 Hwy 43 Sparwood, BC 463 White Birch Crescent Sparwood, BC 305 Pacific Yew Crescent Sparwood, BC 7555 Hwy 43 Sparwood, BC 25 Juniper Crescent Sparwood, BC 452 Engelmann Spruce Drive Sparwood, BC 1210 Hickory Crescent Sparwood, BC

VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Sparwood as follows: General Voting:

Advance Voting:

Saturday, November 15, 2014 Henry Volkmann Memorial Curling Rink Concourse, 367 Pine Avenue, Sparwood BC Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Monday, November 10, 2014 Friday, November 14, 2014 Sparwood Seniors 101 4th Avenue, Sparwood BC

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

RESIDENT ELECTORS may register on Voting Day at the Polling Station, if they meet these qualifications and provide two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not required.

The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-Resident Property Elector (a) is not entitled to register as a resident elector of the District of Sparwood; (b) is a Canadian citizen; (c) is, OR will be on November 15, 2014, age 18 or older; (d) has been a resident of British Columbia for the past 6 months; (e) has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Sparwood for the past 30 days; (f) has received the written consent of a majority of the registered owners of the property designating you as the one who may vote (only one person may vote on the property qualification no matter how many owners there may be).

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS may register on Voting Day at the Polling Station, if they meet the qualifications set out, have two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature to prove identity), PROOF OF OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY and the WRITTEN CONSENT OF A MAJORITY OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY designating you as the one who may vote.

Sarann Press Chief Election Officer

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Arts&Entertainment WhatsOn THE FREE PRESS Thursday, October 30, 2014

What’s on in the Elk Valley this week.

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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t’s only been two months since the indie/folk band, The Strumbellas, played at the Wapiti music festival and the adored band is already headed back to Fernie for another show.

The Strumbellas are set to play at The Northern on November 1 as part of their North American tour, a tour that will take them through a total of 38 American and Canadian cities from September 18 to December 14.

“I’m looking forward to coming back up north,” lead singer Simon Ward said. “We’ve been to Fernie a couple of times and it was really great.”

He went on to say, “The area is arguably the nicest area in Canada.

It’s pretty ridiculous how beautiful

it is. Everybody’s just really nice and chilled out, and they always treat us really well, so it’s just a good place to be.”

The band is looking forward to showcasing their music at The Northern, including their new single “End of an Era.” The Strumbellas have had an exciting and successful year, being long listed for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize, taking home the Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Group at the 2014 JUNO Awards and winning the Sirius XM Indie award for Folk Group of the Year.

“We had a really good year,” Ward noted. “I just think that people are going to hopefully see that we are at a higher level in terms of just our playing and our energy.”

He went on to say, “We’re super excited to come [to Fernie].”

Booked! at the library depression to her family’s memories from the Holocaust. The memoir was nominated for a Booker, one ast Wednesday, locals had the of the most prestigious Englishchance to meet talented auth- language prizes in the world, or Alison Pick at the Fernie according to Macnair.

Heritage Library to discuss her “We’re really lucky to have her latest book Between Gods. here,” said Macnair. “To have The meet this caliber of and greet writer in Fernie “Having the rock stars of was part of really opens the the literary world coming the library’s community up to Fernie gets people really s e c o n d to authors you season of enthusiastic about authors would see in the Booked! and about writing.” big city.”

— a series He added, that brings Randal Macnair “Having the rock some of the Booked! organizer stars of the literary best literary world coming to talent to Fernie gets people Fernie in the really enthusiastic about authors hopes of inspiring more interest in and about writing. It opens people’s the written word. eyes and inspires younger writers.”

“We had a great season last year The Booked! series will continue when we had four internationally- until January, with one author being acclaimed authors come to Fernie,” highlighted each month. said organizer Randal Macnair. This The next event will be held Friday, year, Booked! will be bringing in November 21 when musician and five acclaimed authors. prolific author David Bidini will be Pick’s book Between Gods in the city. is a memoir that links her own

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I am completely responsible for these two helpless little people. Am I qualified for this? And then I feel a small rush of panic. Followed by a mental avalanche of highly unlikely horrific scenarios that may unfold in the next 12 hours. What if the stove blows up? What if a bear climbs up the garage wall and into Three’s bedroom? What if someone breaks in and tries to steal the T.V., or me or one of the kids? What would I do?

Then I pace around the house, checking locks and locating household items that may be used as a weapon in case of an emergency. Eventually I grow tired of mapping exit routes and I’m just tired, so I crawl under the cold blankets. With the frying pan under my bed I drift off, hoping to wake up and see some trace of sunlight on the horizon. But I don’t. Instead, I am startled awake in the dead of night to the sound of a possessed toy in the basement taunting me. “Jumping peanut butter, let’s race! Jumping peanut butter, let’s race!”

Are you kidding me? I spring from my bed, simultaneously wanting to smash the stupid racecar into a million pieces, and wondering if the murderer waiting beside it can be taken down with a frying pan.

As I tiptoe down the stairs, frying pan clutched in one sweaty hand, I remember my friend’s story from last week.

Also a hunting widow, she heard a noise in the kitchen and crept in to find a bat swooping into her face. I start randomly ducking. I turn on every light, swear profusely at the sleeping dog, and manage to locate the car I will be incinerating in the morning. Then I run back upstairs and hide under the covers. Of course, somewhere deep down I realize that the chances of a murderer in the basement, or any of these disastrous events actually taking place are very remote. And if my husband were home he’d probably have to pry my hands off that dead bear’s neck if it even attempted to get near my kid.

But why the sudden lack of confidence?

Why do I feel like an underage babysitter, in way over her head? I’m not sure. But I give huge praise to all you single mothers out there doing it every night. You are brave. And when push comes to shove, bears beware. I think we’re all pretty qualified.

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Fernie mom strings together Beads of Courage

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comes to dealing with Lily’s illness.

“You almost have to have some kind of humour to get through it,” said Earl. “With the gravity of the years worth of treatment that we’re faced with … you wonder how life is ever going to be normal, but it becomes a new normal.”

Lily makes the most of life. She laughs, she squeals, she scampers around the house with her lopsided pigtails bobbing.

Lily’s prognosis so far is good.

And with support from her family and Four-year-old Lily Earl is battling leukemia. The young warrior joined the Beads of the community, Lily Courage program, where she collects beads for each treatment.

Photo by S. Kucharski will continue to receive treatment.

“This is my opportunity to thank everyone I never got the chance to thank,” said Earl.

She mentioned someone in Sparwood who faithfully donates $60 every month to a bank account in Lily’s name. She spoke of anonymous donors who left food and presents on their door during the Christmas season when Lily was at her worst. She said she is constantly blown away by the unending support of the Elk Valley, who once raised $25,000 for Lily through an auction set up on Facebook.

“There is a lot of love in this town, in this entire valley,” said Earl.

ily Earl is four-years-old. She is lively, excitable, and loves freezies and My Little Pony. She also has leukemia.

Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when she was 28 months old, Lily has endured hundreds of rounds of chemotherapy, lumbar punctures and visits to hospital rooms.

Seeing her in her living room, playing with her mom’s iPad and shoveling chocolate pudding into her mouth, you wouldn’t be able to tell that she is living with cancer.

In November 2012, during a routine check up, doctors in Fernie noticed an abnormality with her blood.

“The doctors called us later that night,” said Sheri Earl, Lily’s mom, “and told us to go to Calgary first thing in the morning and to pack for 10 days.”

The Earls only packed for two, not expecting the doctors at the Alberta Children’s Hospital to tell them that Lily had leukemia.

“The E.R. nurses were bawling when the doctor gave us the news,” said Earl. “They said, ‘we had such high hopes for you guys’.”

Lily was transferred to the oncology department where she spent the next two weeks undergoing bone marrow aspirates and chemotherapy injected into her spine to prevent the leukemia from crossing over into her spinal fluid and central nervous system.

After another fortnight spent in Calgary to get Lily into remission, the Earls were permitted to come back to Fernie.

Since then, Lily takes an oral chemo treatment once a day, another oral chemo treatment consisting of six pills once a week and once a month she receives chemo in her port in Calgary along with a five-day run of steroids orally.

To help remember everything that Lily has gone through, Earl recently joined the Beads of Courage program — a program where the patient receives a bead for every cancer treatment they receive.

“I had thought about doing it for two years but knew that while I was undergoing that process and those dark days that I wouldn’t be able to have time for that,” said Earl.

But now, she thinks it will be a good keepsake for Lily and a testament to her brave journey to This week’s feature: beating cancer.

Earl pored over what she calls ‘the cancer The Chuckanut binder’ — a collection of every treatment driving a Prius... schedule and hospital stay Lily endured — for days.

“I had to figure out everything from the last two years and the numbers astonished me.”

Ninety-two black glass beads clink together and slide on the line that spools them along.

Those beads represent intravenous injections to Lily’s arm and the port surgically implanted in her chest.

Twenty-two more beads for lumbar punctures, 28 more for nights spent in hospitals, 21 for days spent in isolation due to fevers or infection, 55 for outpatient clinic visits or oncology check ups.

Others still make up the long string of treatments Lily has undergone.

“Everyone has beads in their pockets,” said In partnership with Earl. “The nurses, the receptionist, the oncologist.

When she’s done with a certain thing they’ll just pass her a bead.”

Looped on the string are also some very special beads, most significantly two beautifully ornate beads that each represents 100 chemo treatments.

“She’s part of the 200 club,” said Earl.

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Earl said it’s important to let the community Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. through PayPal, you’ll neverBack go shopping without yourSteps smart phone again!

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Cash Back inReceipt 3 Easy Steps 1. Browse &Get Shop 2. Upload 3. Get Cash Back! something that she expressed through a post she Get CashTake Back in 3 Easy Steps Browse the mobile app a photo of your Once you reach just $5, wrote on the Lily Earl Facebook page.

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Chuckanut Drive is a winding, scenic, during my time in the Prius v, which is mostly coastal and historic driving route right in the ballpark. in Washington State.

In addition to a standard driving mode, Overlooking Samish Bay and offering the Prius v offers three additional drivspectacular views of the San Juan Islands, ing modes that are selected by pressing this narrow cliff face road was, up until a switch on the centre console. EV is a 1931, a treacherous section of the old pure-electric mode, but its range is limPacific Highway. It was the first road link ited (about 1.5 km) and it only operates The Chuckanut is between Vancouver and US cities as far at speeds up to 40 km/hour. south as San Diego, California. a stretch of road that In ECO mode, fuel consumption is My recent ride along the Chuckanut was by limiting throttle openings demands a cautious, reduced in a Toyota Prius v (for versatility). It’s a and restricting air conditioning use. In relatively new addition to the Prius family, easy on the gas pedal, Power mode the Hybrid Drive System which now includes a smaller Prius C and driving style – just as gives everything it can muster and this a plug-in hybrid version called Prius PHV, a Hybrid does. mode automatically switches on when in addition to the original Prius (a 5-door you stomp on the gas pedal.

Bob McHugh hatchback).

The Chuckanut is a stretch of road that Before I get to the ride, some background demands a cautious, easy-on-the-gas facts on the car, which will demonstrate pedal driving style – just as a Hybrid why it was a good choice for the drive. does! Scenic splendour is a constant distraction on The wagon-like body of Prius v is a little longer and your right (heading south), but there’s a steep 200 taller than a regular Prius. There’s more room for rear feet drop in some stretches, an unforgiving rock face passengers and there’s an impressive 58 per cent on the left and lots of sharp bends. There are numerincrease in rear cargo space. Its 60/40 split rear seats ous pull-off locations at viewing spots. Larrabee State not only fold flat, they can also slide forward on a rail Park is certainly worth a visit and agood place for a system and the seatbacks can recline. hike or a beach-side picnic.

Under the hood, Toyota’s latest Hybrid Synergy Drive South of Colony Creek Bridge the Chuckanut runs system provides propulsion. The gas engine is now through the flat fertile planes of the Skagit Valley. It’s a belt-less 1.8-litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder. On a dramatic change in landscape, the sky is suddenly the electric side of the hybrid equation, the inverter, bigger and the road ahead is long and straight as far motor and transaxle are smaller and lighter than the you can see. For an interesting side trip take the Bow previous generation. A nickel-metal hydride battery Hill Road into the charming little village of Bow-Edipack stores the electrical energy. Competitive hybrid son and, further on, this road also takes you to Samish drive systems now use lithium-ion battery technology, Island. but this battery has proven to be very reliable.

A recommended stop in Edison is the Breadfarm, A downside to being a bigger Prius, the V is also a where you can buy a hearty Chuckanut Multigrain little heavier, which impacts fuel consumption, but not Loaf. This family run business makes baked goods by much. Using the revised (2015) fuel consumption from scratch and in small batches using old fashioned rating method it gets 5.3 L/100km in the city and 5.8 techniques and organic ingredients. The fresh baked L/100km on the highway. I averaged 5.5 L/100km smells are intoxicating and the taste ... divine!

Keith Morgan writes this week about his forthcoming drive of the legendary Route 66 in the States from Chicago to Santa Monica. Is there a long drive you have always wanted to do?

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An interesting historical footnote, at one time (in the late 19th century, Edison was a community of Utopian Socialists known as the Equality Colony).

Not sure if I’ll ever get completely comfortable with the central instrument panel in a Prius. A switch button on the dash that changed kilometres to miles, however, was brilliantly simple and perfect for this trip. My biggest beef with the Prius v was cabin road noise at high speeds. Depending on the highway surface it can be so loud that it’s hard to converse with a front passenger.

Bigger and better, the Prius v offers the functionality and versatility of a wagon, for a relatively small price premium. Toyota’s tried and trusted Hybrid Synergy Drive system offers outstanding fuel economy and surprisingly good power, when needed.

The Specs – 2014 Toyota Prius v Price: $27,480 to $37,175 Power: 1.8L I4 & 60 kw motor, 134 horsepower (combined).

Transmission: CVT automatic Fuel consumption: 4.3/4.8 L/100 km (city/highway) bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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An electric luxury car designed to avert range anxiety It is often lamented that many of the concept cars at the international auto shows never see the light of day as production vehicles.

Well, the Cadillac ELR looks every bit like a futuristic concept and it is available today. This car is something to see, especially in person, with sweeping lines and aggressive front lights, like a spaceship. In fact it won If you are in the the 2013 Eyes on Design Award at the market for a two door North American International Auto futuristic ready to drive Show, an award judged by all of the concept car, this one is heads of design form each automaker very well executed; it in attendance…that’s some judging turns heads everywhere it panel At first glance it has more than a passing resemblance to the Cadillac goes.

CTS Coupe but underneath is a very Zack Spencer different platform.

Looks This is essentially the Chevrolet Volt electric car, morphed into a Cadillac, with two fewer doors. Taking what Cadillac learned from the CTS coupe and transplanting that look onto an electric car has made the ELR a high-end electric alternative, to say a Tesla. The two-door design has hidden electronic door handles that release by touching a pad inside the recessed door handle. Not to worry, there is a redundant mechanical mechanism. The 20-inch wheels have specially designed tires for efficiency and handling. The trunk is a good size for a small sporty coupe, but it is the front where all the jewelry is showcased. The headlamps are stunning to see during the day or at night. The vertical daytime running light are Cadillac’s signature now and they look fantastic. The LED headlamps along with rear LED lights make this a true luxury product.

Inside The same futuristic and luxury approach continues on the inside. The materials used are spectacular, rich and welcoming.

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Drive The Chevrolet Volt is the best selling electric car in Canada, not the Tesla or the Nissan LEAF. People have come to realize that the combination of electric range and a gasoline-extending generator is a good compromise; it isn’t all electric or nothing. The ELR, just like the Volt it is based on, is plugged in and charged, usually overnight. It takes more than 12-hours on a typical 120V plug to get the job done or about five hours on a more powerful 240V system. Once charged, the car runs on electricity for about 65 km before the gasoline extender kicks in to allow the driver to run up to 480km, or longer, if the car is refueled. The 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and the electric motor puts out 295 lb.-ft of torque to the front wheels, similar power to the Cadillac 3.6-litre gasoline engine used in other products. One way to extend

the electric range is to use regenerative braking to help recharge the battery. The paddle shifters behind the steering wheel do that.

The driver can use these in combination with the regular brake to modulate driving. It takes practice but is kind of fun.

Verdict Here is the part that is hard to swallow, the price. The ELR starts at $78,250-- lot of money for any car. This is a very limited market, a two-door sporty looking Cadillac that is also electric. If they made this into a sexy 4-door, the ELR would have more takers. As it stands, Telsa seems to have that market cornered for sexy and expensive electric cars. What the Cadillac has over the Tesla is a world-class interior, something Tesla has fallen short on. On the flipside, Tesla has a huge available electric range without the aid of a gasoline engine. So the market for the ELR is limited. If you are in the market for a two door futuristic ready to drive concept car, this one is very well executed; it turns heads everywhere it goes.

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Sports Riders winning streak continues finally put the puck past Brandon Butler during the final minutes. Postgame, Neufeld reflected on the on-ice commotion and shed some light on the lengthy delays throughout the night.

“It was a new referee out there and I think he was a little overwhelmed, and obviously [the Knights] didn’t like that we were beating them,” explained Neufeld.

He continued, “We were working hard, they were working hard, things got heated and that’s just what happens in the game of hockey sometimes.”

Head coach and general manager Craig Mohr echoed his player’s sentiments on Saturday night and said he was pleased with the outcome of another four-point weekend.

“I thought the Castlegar game was played really well. There were a couple of late goals, and [the Riders] didn’t get frustrated; they Cole Keebler scored three of six goals for the Fernie Ghostriders on Saturday, just refocused, reset and got the win October 25.

Photo by S. Kucharski in overtime,” said Mohr.

“Tonight, I thought the start was pretty typical after an emotional

By Sara Moulton game the night before. I thought, as the game Free Press Staff went on, we got a lot better ... [The Knights] are young, they got frustrated and started to he Ghostriders remain undefeated at home this season with an excitrun around a little bit, and it became a really ing 4-3 overtime victory against Castlegar followed by a 6-1 lancing long game,” he added. of the Knights during another double-header weekend at the Fernie The Riders will be playing at home again Memorial Arena. during this upcoming weekend when they Friday night’s showdown against the Rebels was the first time the Fernie host the Golden Rockets in a Halloween squad has faced former Ghostrider goaltender Austin Wells, who was showdown on Friday before taking on the traded to Castlegar during the pre-season. Despite peppering their former top-placed Osoyoos Coyotes on Saturday. teammate with over 40 shots on goal, Wells stopped all but three to send the game into overtime.

Goals for Fernie were split evenly between the lines, with Josh McCulloch (assisted by Aaron Neufeld), Travis Thomsen (assisted by Cole Keebler) and Joel Burgess (assisted by Cavin Tilsley and Derek Georgopoulos) all contributing to the home side of the scoreboard. However, as the Rebels scored two in quick succession during the final minutes of regulation, the game was tied up at the final buzzer. As the two sides battled through overtime, it was veteran Spencer Bender (assisted by Matt Pronchuk and Keebler) who came through with the winning goal for Fernie.

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Fernie Community & Business Excellence Awards

Last Thursday evening, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2014 Community & Business Excellence Awards dinner. From left to right (last three photos): Kathryn Robinson won Citizen of the Year, Lauren Fox accepted the Community Impact Award on behalf of the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre and Maren Esch from Barkside Pets won the Entrepreneur of the Year award.

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Last Thursday, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2014 Community & Business Excellence Awards dinner.

Guests enjoyed a champagne reception, a welcome toast by Chamber President Todd Fyfe, dinner served by CP Catering,

an awards ceremony, door prizes and a presentation by guest speaker Riaz Meghji, the co-host of Breakfast Television Vancouver.

2014 Awards Winners: New Business of the Year: Nevados Restaurant

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rizzly bears have been seen just west of Fernie. Bears will defend three things: food, cubs and their space. Leaving garbage accessible to bears in a backyard, under a carport, on the front porch or in an open dumpster can lead to human/wildlife conflict. Do you really want to get between a bear and its food source (garbage)?

We expect bears to be around for another few weeks, so please lock up garbage and all other attractants and give bears a chance to return to the wilderness to den for the winter.

Fernie A grizzly sow and two cubs were seen on a property on Highway 3, a few kilometres west of Fernie and on Ben Emmet Trail in Mount Fernie Provincial Park. Black bear sightings reported on the dike trail behind

Fernie Business of the Year: Le Grand Fromage Outstanding Customer Service: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Entrepreneur of the Year: Maren Esch of Barkside Pets Retail Excellence Award: Gearhub Community Tourism Achievement: Claris Media

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O Mount Minton in Mountainview and on the dike trail in the Annex.

Sparwood Bear sightings reported behind the Causeway Bay hotel, Matevic Road and Hemlock Road. Bears also seen on Mountain Ash Crescent, White Birch Crescent, Engleman Spruce Drive, and a cougar was seen by Lodge Pole mobile home park.

The safest wildlife encounter is one prevented. Lock up your garbage and bears will move on. For more information on wildlife safety, go to www.wildsafebc.com.

Community Impact Award: Fernie Women’s Resource Centre Volunteer of the Year Award: Cathy Smith Clark Employee of the Year Award: Jessica Hikida of Grow Citizen of the Year: Kathryn Robinson

ctober has been declared Small Business Month, and in order to celebrate small businesses, Community Futures — an organization specifically catered to helping small businesses — will be offering business advice in rural communities like Fernie.

“Community Futures East Kootenay is proud to have worked with emerging entrepreneurs in local communities like Fernie,” said General Manager Sean Campbell. “We look forward to continuing our support for these small business owners in the years to come.”

Community Futures’ top tips include learning to be flexible as you go about your small business, as things may not always go smoothly and changes or roadblocks are likely to happen when running business dayto-day.

Another identified issue is cash flow and ensuring that as a business owner you are

collecting at the same rate that you’re paying for your expenses.

Other sage pieces of advice from Community Futures include learning from your competition, continuing to learn new information on how to run your business over time and treating employees as if they’re customers by being receptive to their feedback.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce, whose main priority is to look after businesses in Fernie and to provide support for new and established businesses alike also had some tips for Small Business Month.

“It’s a great idea to stay in the loop and take advantage of the many free learning opportunities offered by groups and organizations such as Community Futures,” said Rachael Fitzios, Membership Services Coordinator of the Chamber of Commerce.

“Members of the Fernie Chamber get constant updates about organizations like Community Futures, offering free webinars, training opportunities, wage subsidy programs, social media tips and much more.”

WE’RE ALL EARS Did You Know?

Codependency

Bob Sumka extends his gratitude to everyone who attended his book launch on October 24.

You all helped to make for a special evening.

The term codependency has often been used to describe behaviours associated with those affected by substance misuse. However, codependency is not limited to relationships involving substance misuse.

Behaviours of codependency include: • Insist on helping others, even when it is not helpful.

• Often become angry, resentful or hurt by others actions.

• Feel responsible for other people’s actions and feelings.

• Become focused on other people’s needs and forget your own.

• Your own happiness depends on someone else’s change.

What to do: • Stop focusing on the other person, start focusing on you.

• Do not rescue, allow them to take responsibility for their own actions.

• Accept reality, let go of what you cannot control.

How to take care of yourself: • Be responsible for your own feelings.

• Do not talk down to yourself.

• Honour your own needs.

• Be compassionate to others, but still be true to yourself.

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

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Q&A with the the Candidates

• If elected how do you plan to address the issue of long-weekend party-goers leaving their mess and damaging the area?

There is no need for more bylaws. This is a province wide issue. Many existing laws have significant penalties to those who are found to be in the wrong. I will work with the provincial agencies to enforce those laws. As well, I will try to ensure that, as a region, there is appropriate and sufficient infrastructure to encourage continued responsible use of our recreational opportunities for everyone.

The residents of Area B participated in the formation of Official Community Plans (OCP).

All residents had a chance to voice their ideas and concerns before implementation of the OCP. OCP’s will only work with proper enforcement of the bylaws and regulations. Crown land in Area B is under the jurisdiction of the province and RCMP. We must identify and implement practical enforcement, such as early reporting of bush parties, fines on drivers’ licences or impounding of vehicles.

As director, I would work with these agencies to curtail these large and destructive parties.

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MORGAN DILTS

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Directorial Candidate Area B

• What steps will you take to move forward with development while remaining fiscally responsible?

I will make sure the following questions are asked and answered: 1) Does the development fit with our community plan?

2) If we need to provide servicing, can it be done in such a way that service is provided to surrounding areas that can also be developed?

3) What is the long term forecast for tax income to the district? Does this balance the investment we will have to make?

4) What is the timeline on the build – is it feasible for us to wait that long for a return?

We have to get good value for the lots sold, both residential and commercial/industrial, to strengthen our tax base and put building commitments in place to make sure development proceeds in a timely manner to grow our community. New development will help to maintain our current tax levels, while increasing our reserves. A review of the building and zoning bylaws to remove some of the red tape for building permits will not only speed the process for new construction but make it easier for renovation permits.

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My steps toward development while remaining fiscally responsible will entail making sure build commitment dates are written into those agreements and having financial reviews and discussions with council and our economic development liaison to establish the most feasible project or projects after our existing initiatives are completed.

All ongoing projects need to be on the table to see where they are in the development stage.

Are they on time and within the budget they agreed to with their contracts? To be fiscally responsible moving forward, we must have been fiscally responsible up until now.

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BRAD BOWEN

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SHARON FRASER

Fiscal responsibility is of upmost importance with council, as open communication with the public is crucial when it comes to financial expenditures. With my education and experience in business and accounting, I will be sure to get the right answers to the right questions.

Of course development comes with a cost, but through proper investigation, budgeting, and reviews, we should be able to keep Sparwood moving forward without incurring any new major long term debt.

We must ensure the development does not come at a cost where our cash reserves are depleted to the point where we must borrow or raise taxes if we encounter unforeseen events. All major projects must be monitored closely, and council and the citizens kept up to date on any major deviation from plan. My work experience at the Elkview mine will be a great asset to the new council. I worked at the mine for 36 years, and one of my major responsibilities was budgeting and planning major projects.

Sparwood does not put infrastructure in until we know the land is needed. Sparwood also stages development.

Sparwood has found by doing it this way, we can remain fiscally responsible.

JOHN BAHER

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JOE JARINA

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JENNA JENSEN

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MARGARET MCKIE Councillor Candidate

Development coupled with fiscal responsibility is key to municipal planning. This is a balancing act that requires full attention of policy makers. Development cannot occur without the required infrastructure.

Because infrastructure comes with a huge price tag, policy makers must be vigilant that supply of infrastructure equals the local demand for development.

Good planning will enhance a municipalities capacity to proactively attract development, while staying accountable to citizens concerns. Strong prosperous local communities will be built by smart, forward thinking councils that have courage to look at big issues.

Clear planning guidelines and perimeters for development.

If proper guidelines are in place and followed consistently, this would prevent money wasted on speculation for projects that never materialize. Make sure investors are committed in writing. Concrete end dates for completion. Have a continuous monitoring process so perimeters are being followed.

Planning process should be done in a thoughtful and sustainable manner by a good planning department with the support of mayor and council. This would help to avoid disorganized or haphazard development where residents have to live with the outcome.

The first steps I would take would be to see if the developments, which are ongoing now, are on or below budget. We need to complete these projects before we get into new developments. These include Lilac Terrance seniors expansion, new hotel site, tunnel under road, land across highway, etc. We should try to have these projects completed, spending only what Sparwood had committed for each project in town budget.

Information is everything. Every new development, residential, commercial or industrial, needs to be investigated in depth to ensure that it will be sustainable, stick with our goals, benefit our community now and in the future, not negatively impact our natural environment, have resident’s support, stick with budgetary guidelines and have definitive building completion dates in order for a go ahead to be a fiscally responsible choice.

Without all of this information satisfying me in full, I feel like no developmental decision I make as councillor would be responsible.

To move forward with development while remaining fiscally responsible is a challenge.

We have millions of dollars tied up in new infrastructure where the new hotel, Joy Global and Teck will eventually be, but “you have to spend money in order to make money.” These developments will generate new jobs, construction jobs alone will bring in new dollars and hopefully some of the workers will choose to reside in our community. The offset of these projects is endless, business attracts new business.

SONNY SAAD

BOBBIE SAGA

SIMON SENYCZ

ROSE SHARMA

PETER TEMPLIN

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I believe that we need to remove some of the obstacles, without reducing quality. We must maintain our standards but still allow developers to want to invest more in Sparwood’s future.

A council member is just one voice and one vote. Moreover, a member cannot act independently on any issue. What a member of council can do, however, is be informed and ask questions on behalf of constituents’. It’s also important to draw on whatever information, knowledge and experience one has to make the best possible decisions. This would, of course, include projects related to economic development that are done on the taxpayer’s dime.

I would ensure that future development is capable of handling the structures that are being placed on the site. I would ensure that there is a need in the next four years and that there is a budget that can be guaranteed.

Development plans require a lot of study and the need is very important. All developments will require approved financial capabilities.

I believe that a town councillor’s most important task is to spend taxpayer money wisely. Councillors are entrusted to ensure that any money spent on development will benefit the residents of Sparwood, our local economy and local businesses. I would ensure that any proposed development involves proper consultation with the public, so that our decisions reflect what the community needs. We can build a prosperous town by working together.

Being part of a team that looks for solutions and answers in keeping operational costs down.

Sparwood council has always been able to keep municipal taxes low with good planning and fiscal responsibility. Refitting our arena and ice plant to digital controls and changing the street lights to LED are but a few proactive projects headed in the right direction. Council must think green and promote conservation while exploring cost saving ideas during all types of development.

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PHIL IDDON

DAN MCSKIMMING

JON LEVESQUE

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I believe that the current council has done a lot to deal with our downtown issues. A busy, vibrant downtown core is a problem many communities wish they had. We initiated a bylaw re-write. We have passed a nuisance bylaw to aid the RCMP with enforcement issues. We initiated downtown cameras, and responded to negative feedback from the public by cancelling the initiative. We have added more light to the streetscape.

We must now look forward to recommendations from the new downtown taskforce, and follow their guidance in this matter.

I’ve personally experienced the effects of vandalism in the downtown area.

However unpleasant it may be, I do think it’s important to consider the whole picture. Many of us have also experienced the inconvenient effects of hasty policy making, which can be equally unpleasant.

Let’s ask the right questions, engage the community and most importantly seek out solutions that similar successful communities have implemented.

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I’m not in favour of a heavy handed approach. Unfortunately, the Police resources are limited and out of our control. The city has a lot of bylaws we simply don’t enforce, we need to start there. The task force being formed, comprised of downtown business folks, residences and citizens at large, can then bring forward recommendations to council. Part of what makes Fernie FERNIE, is that we’re a resort community, and with that comes many challenges.

ANGE BUTTERFIELD QUALIZZA Councillor Candidate

We boast a historic downtown that balances a thriving business sector and a safe residential community; we need to preserve that balance and I would hope the new council would act on the recommendations set forth by the Downtown Task Force which was struck in 2008 to help address this issue. Working towards a solution will require collaboration with the RCMP to increase enforcement, and asking businesses that create situations of ‘potential’ vandalism to be an active part of our strategy to reduce late night disturbances.

WILLARD RIPLEY

DENNIS SCHAFER

JOE WARSHAWSKY

I am not in favour of sterilizing the community with over regulation. Fernie is a safe, low crime community with limited acts of vandalism and disturbance.

The resort component of our community generates activity and revenues that other towns would love to have. Mayor and council must not over regulate and hamper business activities or dull down the experience of both visitors and residents enjoying the amenities that a vibrant resort town has to offer. The police play an all important role, as most undesirable behaviour is against the law.

This is an ongoing issue that has received notable press coverage in the past year. I would continue to collaborate with businesses and residents of the downtown area and work with staff and council progressing the Good Neighbour Agreement that is laid out in the 2013 annual municipal report as a 2015 objective. It touches on a few good points, like a bar watch program, and late night transportation that will assist in dispersing patrons efficiently and safely after licensed establishments close.

This ongoing problem has been present as long as fernie has been recognized as a party town!

Council had initiated and created better street lighting downtown.

Our regional police force requested a nuisance bylaw to support them, and we implemented the bylaw!

We felt that video surveillance was the answer, the public did not! We probably need more of a police presence and a local holding area.

Many local business owners need to have video surveillance outside to charge individuals who are willing to damage their premises.

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DAVID JONES

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Ensuring safe water for our community and surrounding area. Fixing the infrastructure.

Roads need to be paved and cement borders and sidewalks need to be redone. Source out funding to provide and implement essential services for seniors and disabled. Developing transparency and fairness between the council and the citizens of Elkford. To establish an open book policy at no charge to taxpayers for information on expense accounts for district employees, staff and the council members. To take away the the policy of the district paying for mayor and council’s spouses being able to travel with them at the taxpayer’s expense.

Get an efficiency expert to evaluate and streamline the Distict of Elkford’s overhead and management. We have downsized in population and yet we are at the highest for payroll with no added services in Elkford’s history. No more educating our district employees to move on to other jobs. Hiring the best district staff for their education and experience, rather than because their relatives are on council or work for the district.

I feel that one of Elkford’s biggest challenges over the next four years will be to maintain and improve community services with minimal tax increases. It is important to maintain or improve services for all Elkford citizens. These services will help to attract new residents to Elkford, which is very important to ensuring that Elkford is a viable and thriving small community. It will be important for council to advocate for maintenance of our current health services available in Elkford.

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MANDY MCGREGOR

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There are two very important challenges that will be constants to our district council. One being saving and preserving our safe water quality and supply, and the other replacing and repairing our infrastructure.

I think that the continued planning for the repair, upgrading, and replacement of district infrastructure assets in a fiscally responsible manner is the biggest issue that the next mayor and council will face. From health care through affordable housing, policing, youth engagement, amenities for citizens, attracting new families to town, supporting the golf, curling, and ski clubs, small business viability, to the impacts of climate change on our community, we have many other challenges as well. We have been addressing these issues in a pro-active and planned manner already.

Infrastructure is aging -water, sewer, paving. Times are changing; the ways and means of running our town is constantly evolving. “It’s always been done this way,“ and “it’s always worked well in the past,” are no longer an option. Council will have to find a way to marry the needs of the town with the wants of the town, while taking into consideration the pros and cons of using the town’s savings vs. borrowing money. When spending taxpayers’ money, what will deliver the biggest bang for our buck?

It is difficult to pinpoint a specific challenge. Council is often dealing with challenges and issues in our community.

One challenge I would like to address is community involvement. We need people in our community to interact with council. Input and information is important in order to face challenges and make the best decisions that affect our community.

We have issues and challenges in the coming years. We have to continue flood and wildfire mitigations initiatives. Finishing some shortcomings in the Conference Centre such as the sound system and getting a backup generator is important. Do we consider relocating some of the deer population? Do we do repaving in some badly needed areas of town? We all want many things. THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE is how to pay for these without compromising reserves for roads, sewer, water, and equipment replacement.

Intelligent and thoughtful budgeting decisions have to be made.

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I think the biggest challenge is going to be determining where we are and where we want to be as a community. Collaboration between all members of the community, including businesses, organizations and citizens. As well as increase two way communication with council. I think working with the community as a team is key.

KRIS WILDE

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JOE ZAROWNY

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KEN WILDEMAN

There are many challenges on Elkford’s list of needs, and health care is at the top. The Ministry of Health and the BC paramedic/ambulance association are working to bring Community Paramedicine to rural communities like Elkford.

The Community Paramedicine model has highly trained full-time paramedics in the ambulance service working with Nurse Practitioners providing full-time medical support in the community. With this support, many of our needs can be dealt with in our homes and medical center. Your council has to ensure that Elkford is ready for this service.

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David was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 4, 1949 to parents Audrey and Robert Mason. He worked as a Materials Coordinator for Fortis until retirement in May 2014. He met and on May 10, 1975 married Kathleen Mary Moffat and they raised 3 children. In his younger years David played football in college, was a fastball pitcher, was an avid golfer, enjoyed curling and played slowpitch. He was an umpire for baseball and slowpitch and also a baseball coach in Trail, where he got to coach both of his sons. He enjoyed wood working, watching hockey and western movies but especially loved being a full-time Grandpa, as a granddaughter lived with them.

David was predeceased by his mother Audrey Hydomako, father Robert Mason, stepfather Michael Hydomako and his daughter Stacey Curry.

Left to mourn his loss is loving wife of 39 years Kathy, his sons Matt (Jenn) and grandchildren Maia, Macy and Makayla and Paul (Jill) and grandson Linden, his son-in-law Wes Curry and granddaughter Elizabeth.

Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

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

Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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

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SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Sparwood, B.C.

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

1 Bdrm:$775 (& up)-month

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

2 Bdrm:$850 (& up)-month

250-425-9912

Scenic Downtown Elkford

SPARWOOD, B.C.

ALPINE COURT

Quiet • Comfortable • Affordable

Spacious NEW apartments 1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month

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

Hot Water Included

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

Walking Distance to Mall

250-865-2722

250-865-2722

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Fernie Exchange New & Used & Pawnbrokers 1501-9th Ave. 250-423-6625

ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units

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

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

1-250-865-7676 FOR RENT FERNIE 2 bdr condo - long term only Like New Condition No smoking, no pets FULLY FURNISHED Ph. 250-423-4498 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.

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

Apt/Condo for Rent

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

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

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

Rent geared to income & Seniors subsidized housing.

For more information call

250-423-1358

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Modular Homes

Homes for Rent

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

Fight Back.

Very clean and well maintained two bedroom corner unit condo in Deerborne Complex, Elkford.

Great view! $800 per month includes hot water. Looking for a clean, responsible, and considerate tenant. No partiers please, this is not the place.

No smokers, no pets.

References required. Contact Margaret @ 250-425-6512 or mebellerby@telus.net.

Available Nov. 1.

House for rent - Sparwood 2 bedroom home, 3 bathroom, full basement, extra large yard, privacy, beautiful views - $1500 per month plus all utilities.

(Propane heat) No pets or smoking.

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

References required.

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

Trucks & Vans

1978 Ford 4whdr Pick up original km 144,688. To view at 16 Pine Crescent phone 250-4236703

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

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

Transportation

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

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

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

250-423-3308 or 250-423-1236

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of November 2 to 8, 2014

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

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

You’ve had to wait for a while now, but you’ll soon be in the middle of the action.

Your friends challenge you in some way, and you also receive the necessary funds for a special project.

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37. Conjectured 38. Celebs 41. Criminal 45. Longitude’s counterpart 49. Heavy cord 50. At the summit of_______ 51. Carpenter’s tool 52. Locale 53. Sapphires, e.g.

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CROSSWORDS

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

You feel as if you’re treading water, then all of a sudden things start to move at an incredible speed. Keep a careful eye on your bills; remember that to err is human.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

You keep good company and your team accomplishes a great achievement. In addition, you may receive a reward or honourable mention in front of a large crowd.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

You have lots of success at work. There are plenty of customers to take care of, which brings you some additional income. You develop a new daily practice of a spiritual nature.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

Running around like crazy won’t get you anywhere. If you don’t let yourself fall behind you’ll be able to fulfill your obligations in a timely manner. A trip could be organized spontaneously.

23. Tacks 24. Branches 25. Tin 26. Lumberman’s tool 27. Healthy 28. Sheep’s sound 29. TV spots 30. Thus far 33. Part of FDIC 35. Corrosion 36. KO caller 37. Broad smiles 38. Wallop 39. Cassette, e.g.

40. Molecule part 42. Folk legends 43. Unzip 44. Sleek 46. Advantage 47. Sunrise to sunset 48. Meadow mama

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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

Even if you know that you have the right answer, wait a few days before making a final decision. New information could change your point of view.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

Avoid suffering from heartburn by changing your diet slightly, and especially by learning to relax more often. Your health requires you to have better balance in your life.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You might have to wait a little longer than expected before getting the results of some medical exams. Your beloved pays you some extra special attention.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

Your leadership seems to be in demand.

You could take over the boss’s chair while he or she is on vacation, or you replace a colleague for an indefinite period of time.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

The idea of a family trip during the holidays should begin to materialize. However, some details may take longer to resolve than you expected.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

You have to communicate with a maximum number of people. An event that you’re in charge of requires all your communication, organizational, and negotiating skills.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

There are sure to be many extra hours of work to do at the office. You’ll be generously rewarded for them if you can adjust your schedule accordingly.

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East Kootenay Zone’s Canadian Ski Patrol Submitted

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ast Kootenay Zone of the Canadian Ski Patrol is operated and managed by the Fernie Volunteer Ski Patrol Society — a registered non-profit society in British Columbia.

The Canadian Ski Patrol is a registered charity under the Canadian Revenue Agency and has been providing volunteer first aid training and services since 1941.

The Zone provides winter patrol services at Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) in Fernie and at Wapiti Ski Hill in Elkford. Both areas have separate patrol schedules and agreements with the respective resort management groups.

Wapiti is staffed mainly by our volunteers, and their on hill presence is required during the scheduled opening hours in order for that hill to operate.

Members patrolling in Fernie do so Friday through Sunday (plus peak holiday periods) during the winter in teams of six on a prearranged roster. The daily duties are assigned by the FAR patrol leaders on a daily basis. The numbers of days members are expected to patrol will vary from hill to hill. All activities undertaken are on a volunteer, unpaid basis.

Members provided over 3,000 hours of volunteer services in the last year.

To become a patroller, we offer a 60-hour advanced first aid training course, which

includes CPR/HCP. Passing the practical, written and diagnostics exam is required in order to qualify. One rewrite is offered to new members for the exams component. Courses generally run from October to early December, mainly on weekends. We recognize pre-hospital care and other training in assessing course content and attendance requirements for new members on a case by case basis.

In addition to the classroom training, we offer on hill training for toboggan handling, an avalanche skills training course, Level 1 and additional on hill training during the winter season.

For Fernie patrollers, attendance is required for one weekend of lift evacuation training, Occupational Health and Safety training, FAR protocols and orientation, which is conducted by the FAR patrol staff.

Annual membership fees are $200. This covers costs associated with Canadian Ski Patrol membership, liability and other insurance for the members. It also covers the costs for members to use zone equipment, which includes a uniform, first aid and avalanche gear, radios and a few other perks covered by one annual public fund raising event in November, conducted by our members.

Our preference is for new applicants willing to make a three-year commitment to patrolling.

DAYS OF MY YOUTH comes to Fernie Ski & Board Film Festival Submitted

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he Fernie Ski & Board Film Fest is proud to be showing DAYS OF MY YOUTH, a new film by Red Bull and Matchstick Productions (MSP) that examines every skier’s lifelong affinity for the sport.

DAYS OF MY YOUTH examines skiing as a way of life, offering a glimpse into the journey of self-discovery that every skier takes. Travelling the globe, the film looks through the lens in a new way and captures moments that define the cutting-edge of what is possible on skis. From nearly impossible descents in Alaska to massive terrain features with U.S. Olympian Bobby Brown, DAYS OF MY YOUTH showcases the best action of the last two years all rolled into one incredible film. With narration from the famed and prolific Alan Watts alongside profound insights from modern-day skiing superstars, this movie defines what it means to be a skier.

“This is the first time in over 20 years of making ski films that we’ve had the luxury of taking two full winters to capture the action and really focus on our creative direction,” said executive producer Murray Wais. “We couldn’t be happier with the support from our sponsors and athletes who made this come to life.”

Shooting all over the world, including the far reaches of Svalbard, Norway and Peru’s Cordillera Blanca range, the film takes the viewer on an unparalleled cinematic experience utilizing the latest in aerial filming technology, the Cineflex Elite. By working with a small, intimate cast of the best skiers in the world, the film dives deeper into what skiing means for each individual athlete. Richard Permin, Mark Abma, James Heim, Michelle Parker, Cody Townsend, Markus Eder, Bobby Brown, Sam Anthamatten and others make up an all-star cast, with a very special appearance by freeskiing pioneer Bobbie Burns.

“We are honored to partner with MSP on this unique project,” said Scott Bradfield, Head of Production at Red Bull Media House. “The result is a film that truly captures the feeling of being a skier and why people dedicate their lives to it in a way no other movie has done to date.”

This year’s films also include Almost Ablaze and Jeremy Jones’ Higher will be shown on Saturday, November 8 at the Fernie Community Centre.

Tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for kids for all three shows and are available at the following retailers: Commit, Edge of the World, Gear Hub and the Guides Hut, and at the door.

The Fernie Alpine Resort Summit Fund has graciously sponsored the Fernie Ski & Board Film Fest, a fundraiser for the Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP). Karen Pepper presented Tom Little, Elk Valley CSP Director, with a cheque for $500.

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