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Storm blasts through the Elk Valley

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Last weekend, Environment Canada issued a storm warning for Fernie and the Elk Valley. Winds reached speeds of up to 70 km/hour and approximately 33 cm of snow fell in the area, leaving many locals stranded.

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nvironment Canada issued a storm warning for Fernie and the Elk Valley on Friday, November 28 and by the following Saturday morning, approximately 33 cm of snow fell in the area according to Fernie Alpine Resort.

Previous rainfall also left the Elk Valley blanketed in frost.

Heavy snow combined with winds blowing between 50-70 km/ hour rushed through the Elk Valley and made for poor driving visibility.

Locals were advised to stay off the

roads unless absolutely necessary.

At the Elkview mines in Sparwood, approximately 37 workers were stuck due to highway closures, preventing them from going off-site.

Alex Hanson, president of United Steelworkers 9346, posted an update on the Elk Valley Road Report Facebook page regarding the workers’ conditions.

Although Hanson said that Teck has a contingency plan for weather-related emergencies such as this to ensure workers will have access to hot meals and cots, he still appreciated the outpouring of support that soon piled in from local

businesses such as Extra Foods and Funky’s pizza in Sparwood offering their food services.

“It was cool to see the community pitch in and say, ‘What can we do about the situation?’,” said Hanson.

“Seeing social media actually get put to good use was cool. Thankfully, the storm blew in and out within a few hours.”

“It’s happened before,” said Hanson of the situation, “but we just want to make sure that more people don’t get trapped in the weather trying to get food to these workers.”

On Friday, the Sparwood Leisure

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Centre also served as a warming spot for stranded motorists in the darkness of the storm when highway conditions proved treacherous or closed as part of Sparwood’s Emergency Social Services (ESS).

“The people who attended were very appreciative, they always are,” said Sylvia Jones, director of ESS. “Our volunteers have always showed up and we’re extremely professional and I have a great group.”

The centre offered hot beverages and snacks to all who dropped by.

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Fernie courthouse awarded Greenhills second best building in interior Operation slide leaves debris in nearby creek

With stunning views of Mount Fernie, the Fernie Courthouse was nominated as the second best building in B.C’s interior region in the BC’s 100 Best Buildings Contest.

From The Free Press files.

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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arlier this month, the winners of BC’s 100 Best Buildings Contest were announced by the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC), with the Fernie Courthouse taking second place in the Interior Region category.

“We all have our favourite buildings. Buildings with architectural lines we love, old houses with never-

forgotten memories within their walls and shops that invite us in; buildings that hold special significance and have become a touchstone in our lives,” David M. Hewitt, AFBC Chairman said.

For local Blair East, the Fernie Courthouse was an old gem he grew up with.

“I grew up right across the street from the courthouse so I saw it every day of my life up until age 20 something,” East, who nominated the courthouse for the award, said. “It’s always been, to me, a very impressive building.”

East also commended the building’s location right behind Mount Fernie and the Three Sisters.

The contest marked 100 years of architecture as a profession in B.C. and received over 450 nominations.

Individuals were invited to vote for their favourite buildings online. From those votes, the top 25 buildings in four regions, including the interior, Vancouver Island, and the northern and southern regions, were selected and a panel of qualified judges met to assess the nominations based on appearance, sentimental value, historical significance and originality.

“We [Fernie] got this beautiful designation,” Mayor Mary Giuliano said during the November 24 council meeting, noting that the City of Fernie will be receiving a plague for their accomplishment.

The judges, made up of B.C. historian and heritage expert Michael Kluckner, journalist and architectural aficionado Shelley Fralic and award-winning architect David M. Hewitt noted that of the best buildings selected in the interior region, all the winners were community-gathering places.

According to the AFBC press release, the judges selected Fernie as the second best for its dramatic site and its remoteness from the province’s centre of power.

Storm resulted in debris being deposited into Greenhills Creek

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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ollowing the storm that hit the Elk Valley, a slide occurred at Greenhills Operation near Elkford that deposited debris into Greenhills Creek.

The slide itself happened sometime between November 27 and December 1 at the operation’s waste dump which is not currently in use, according to Nic Milligan, manager of community and Aboriginal affairs.

The debris, consisting of rock contents removed during the minining process, fell into the creek over approximately two kilometers but was contained to Teck property.

“At Teck, we take this incident very seriously and are committed to ensuring the environment is protected,” said Milligan.

Milligan assured that authorities were notified upon the incident’s discovery on December 1. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the incident.

“As part of our investigation, we will be assessing potential environmental impacts. A settling pond downstream from the area is expected to limit any effects,” said Milligan.

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Fernie inaugural ceremony draws a crowd

Joe Warshawsky.

Pastor Shawn Barden then led an invocation prayer prior to Giuliano ernie City Hall council chambers officially calling the meeting to order. were filled with locals welcom“Three years ago I was in the same ing the three new councillors chair amazed that I was actually sitting along with the three re-elected coun- in it and at the same time feeling cillors and Mayor Mary Giuliano. confident enough in the knowledge The evening commenced with the that I could do the job, do it well Director of Corporate Administration and achieve some positive change,” Services welcoming all attendees and Giuliano said acknowledging during her special guests, inaugural which included “Three years ago, I was in address. “We Fire Chief Ted the same chair amazed accomplished Ruiter, Staff Sgt. that I was actually sitting a great deal Lorne Craig and for Fernie in it and at the same time Fire Prevention during the past feeling confident enough Officer Dave three years in the knowledge that I Kurchenska. and I want could do the job, do it well “All of you to thank and and achieve some positive being here acknowledge change.” made this past council evening really members, all Mary Giuliano special with of our directors Mayor of Fernie your words,” and employees Giuliano said and especially during her our C.E.O. Jim inaugural Hendrix for their contributions.” address.

She went on to say of past council The inaugural ceremony welcome members, “Each one brings a was followed by the singing of the certain style and knowledge to Canadian National Anthem, led by their position,” adding, “the newest Maria Landa and the singing of the members of the team I am sure share British National Anthem, led by Clare the same passion for this town as the Bernier. rest of us.”

Following the anthem, Chief The ceremony was concluded with Election Officer Kevin Allen the appointment of deputy mayor administered the Oath of Office to and committee members and a Mayor Giuliano, followed by the reception, where guests were given administration of oath to office being the opportunity to speak with the presented to councillors Phil Iddon, 2014 councillors and mayor while Jon Levesque, Dan McSkimming, enjoying refreshments.

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From top; Coun. Jon Levesque, Coun. Dan McSkimming and Coun. Dennis Schafer took part in the administration of Oath of Office. Chief Election Officer Kevin Allen swore in the three councillors, along with Coun.

Phil Iddon, Coun. Ange Qualizza, Coun. Joe Warshawsky and Mayor Mary Giuliano into office on Monday evening at the City of Fernie council chambers.

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Water and sewer billings for vacant properties continue in Sparwood

current cost of delivering water to all of those connections,” said Melcer. “If we were to pull out various properties that are sitting vacant, he District of Sparwood passed on a report then the effect of that is the total cost of operating regarding implementing a new rate for the system is spread out amongst less users vacant properties and their water and and therefore those current users would have sewer bills at the November 17 council meeting. to see some adjustment to A request was made for their current billing in order the district to consider to pay for that self-funding “We do have leaks in our amending the rates bylaw, utility because there’s no system we are striving allowing property owners to other place to get that money to rectify and the meter stop their billings when their from. It’s not supported helped to identify that property has been vacated through tax dollars.” issue.” and the water has been shut Director of Engineering off at the curb stop.

Danny Dwyer commented Danny Dwyer Coun.

Sonny Saad that although the district is Director of Engineering strongly encouraged council currently metered, there are to consider the report and “leaks” in the system. change the bylaw to reflect “The community for all vacant properties. residential connections is 100 per cent metered “My opinion is that if I ask them to shut my … We do have leaks in our system we are striving water off, I’m not paying anything … If I ask to rectify and the meter helped to identify that them to shut it off I don’t understand why you issue. We’re able to measure all the water that’s would ask me to pay for utilities that I’m not pumped and virtually all the water that is using. We have meters that can be read from consumed so we know where our losses are so anywhere in the district,” argued Saad. we’re getting that system repaired then we’ll be Saad added that he didn’t want to push this bringing forward a plan to implement a metered issue onto a new council. billing system,” said Dwyer.

According to a staff report to council, this Barbara Nunes, director of finance, also exact practice was put in place but stopped explained that there is more to billing than just in the mid 1990s. Reasons, including difficulty usage on the part of residents. in administering and creating uncertainty in “Part of the issue is the perception that just revenue as well as abuse by property owners, because a house isn’t receiving a service that were cited for putting a stop to the practice. there isn’t a cost,” said Nunes. “There is actually Chief Administrative Officer Terry Melcer a significant cost for water, sewer or garbage explained that if this change in the bylaw were whether a person is receiving it or not because we to be implemented, other residents in the area still have to maintain the overall system behindwould pay the price. the-scenes.”

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ocal six-year-old Shyanne Osmond continues to receive support from the Elk Valley, as more donations have been given to provide assistance for the many surgeries she will require.

Shyanne will be undergoing a trio of invasive, uninsured surgeries in the coming year to treat an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) that has formed on her lip — one of the rarest AVM’s that exist.

Local Fernie resident Chris Inglis appeared before Fernie city council on November 24 to request that the rental fee for the Fernie Community Centre be waived so a fundraiser dinner could be held there for Shyanne.

“I know the financial burden that’s put on the families,” said Inglis, “I’ve taken it upon myself to start up a fundraising dinner for [Shyanne] and her family.”

Inglis noted that he received the support

of local businesses such as Overwaitea and Extra Foods should the dinner proceed.

Council agreed to waive the fee and Inglis proposed a tentative date for the dinner to be January 24, 2015.

The Elk Valley Thrift Shop, as part of their monthly donations back to the community, will also be donating $1,000 to Shyanne.

“We’re here to help people, and obviously Shyanne is someone who is in need of help and we’re here to provide that,” said Katrin Taylor, volunteer at the Thrift Shop.

Shyanne’s AVM is a congenital formation that creates an abnormal connection of blood between her arteries and veins. Currently, the AVM is stealing blood from Shyanne’s heart and other organs, and could burst at any moment.

In addition to the surgeries it will take to remove the AVM, Shyanne will also require reconstructive surgeries to rebuild her face once the formation is removed as well as orthodontic work for her teeth.

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New Sparwood mayor and council sworn in

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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n Monday evening, newly-elected councillors and the mayor in the District of Sparwood were sworn in by Queen’s Council Glen Purdy.

Mayor Cal McDougall delivered his inaugural address, highlighting communication and expanding commercial and industrial tax base as an important aspect of growth moving forward.

“Communication is a key to a wellinformed council, staff and community.

I plan to enhance that communication so that council can keep citizens in the loop as to what is happening and citizens can bring forward ideas to make Sparwood a better place to live,” said McDougall.

McDougall also spoke of former councillor Sharon Fraser, who was not re-elected after 28 years of service on council. “[Sharon] put her heart and soul into serving Sparwood for over 28 years and she will be missed,” he said.

Coun. Jenna Jensen commented, “There have been a lot of people who have sat in these chairs and I would like to thank them as role models and for the hard work they have put in to get me to where I am today.”

Coun. Joe Jarina added, “I think we have a good team here to move forward and it’s coming back to me from 1980 when I was here last time.”

A short reception followed the meeting.

From top left: Coun. Joe Jarina, Coun. John Baher and Coun. Margaret McKie were sworn in by the Queen’s Council Glen Purdy during Sparwood’s inaugural ceremony held on Monday.

Bottom right: Coun. Margaret McKie, Coun. John Baher, Coun. Lois Halko, Mayor Cal McDougall, Coun. Joe Jarina, Coun. Jenna Jensen and Coun. Brad Bowen stand at Sparwood chambers.

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Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule Residential garbage pickup regularly scheduled to occur on Thursday, December 25th will occur on Wednesday, December 24th, and pick up regularly scheduled to occur on Thursday, January 1st will occur on Wednesday, December 31st.

Notice of intention to provide Assistance under a Partnering Agreement Elkford Chamber of Commerce As per s. 24 and s. 94 of the Community Charter notice is hereby given that the District of Elkford intends to provide assistance to the Elkford Chamber of Commerce under the terms of a partnering agreement.

Term of Agreement: January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.

Nature of Agreement: The District intends to provide a Fee for Service to the Chamber in the amount of 40% of the total business license revenue received by the District for the 2015 fiscal year. The Chamber agrees to provide, encourage and stimulate Elkford’s economic development initiatives throughout the year.

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings • December 8

Regular Council

• December 22 Regular Council

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

Friendly Reminder from Elkford Fire Rescue

Elkford Fire Rescue reminds homeowners to check and clean their chimney and heating appliances. Chimney fires are common during the fall and early winter as the weather cools down.

Inspections should be completed by a qualified inspector on an annual basis. Visit www.yp.ca and search for chimney cleaning and sweeping to find a local service provider.

Notice of intention to provide Assistance under a Partnering Agreement Shaw Cablesystems Limited As per s. 24 and s. 94 of the Community Charter notice is hereby given that the District of Elkford intends to provide assistance to Shaw Cablesystems Limited under the terms of a partnering agreement.

Term of Agreement: December 15, 2014 to December 15, 2019. The term shall auto renew for successive five (5) year periods unless terminated by either party.

Nature of Agreement: The District intends to grant Shaw a nonexclusive right and license of access to District facilities for the purpose of the provision of Shaw’s Go Wi-Fi services. Shaw intends to offer the general public complimentary guest access to use the Shaw Go Wi-Fi services.

Kids’ Christmas Colouring Contest

Children are invited to pick up a colouring contest sheet at the Elkford Community Conference Centre at 750 Fording Drive.

Take your sheet home, get creative, and return your completed sheet to the Community Conference Centre before December 19th for a chance to win a prize.

Winter Parking for Snow and Ice Removal During the winter months, the District’s snow-clearing teams are busy working to keep your roads safe and clear for motorists, pedestrians and public transit. The District’s snow plows cannot deliver their best service when vehicles are parked on highways, roadways or lanes. The District asks you to please park your vehicle(s) in your driveway. Empty streets enable snow plows to do a better job and ensures room for sanding equipment to cover more space.

To achieve efficiencies in snow removal and to reduce unequal windrow distribution while plowing, on-street parking is prohibited by bylaw from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, November 1st to March 31st.

The Public Works Department thanks you for your cooperation so that the roads can be maintained in a satisfactory condition during the winter season.

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by Katelyn Dingman

Winter has quickly covered the Fernie community and it was something I was certainly not prepared for. This past weekend, the Elk Valley was hit by an intense storm, with winds reaching up to 70 km/hr last Friday evening.

As I was walking to my car to head out for the evening on Friday night, I quickly realized that I was putting not only drivers but also pedestrians and myself in danger. As the wind whipped snow and ice pellets at my back, I decided to turn around and head home, especially after realizing my car doors were frozen shut.

Winter has hit us and it has hit us hard and I can only hope that Elk Valley locals are prepared for driving this winter.

I attended a Mainroad Contracting seminar last Thursday morning, where officials outlined ways Elk Valley drivers can prepare themselves for this coming winter. Winter tires are a must, and are required from the beginning of October until March 31.

But the truth of the matter is, even with winter tires, sometimes it is safer to simply avoid going out. Last weekend, nearly two days of rainfall followed by snowfall, wind speeds reaching up to 70 km/hr and temperatures of minus 20 degrees and lower resulted in ice forming on the roads. Environment Canada was advising people to avoid travelling all together.

It’s important that individuals follow these precautions and adjust their driving during the winter months. When the weather is bad, drivers should be slowing down, sometimes even to the point of driving below the speed limit.

During the Mainroads meeting, officials also warned drivers of their sanding process.

According to Mainroads, when the sanding and salting trucks are going through intersections and around corners, the trucks deliver a sand or salt burst. The burst process takes around 10 seconds and can’t be stopped once it has started.

It’s important for drivers to avoid passing the trucks at intersections and around corners. The trucks are attempting to make the roads as safe as possible for drivers and they do not stop the sanding or salting process for oncoming traffic, so it’s vital that vehicles keep their distance.

As a driver, I understand how frustrating it can be to be stuck behind a vehicle going 60 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone but it’s important that drivers allow Mainroad operators to do their jobs so that we can drive safely on Elk Valley roads.

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Letters to the Editor Letter to the editor in response to Kootenay Taxi complaint The manager of Kootenay Taxi wants to let everyone know that a couple of weeks ago we had a problem with our telephone lines. Our dispatch number was not working properly but the office number was working. Unfortunately, not many people know the office number. I received a fax from the Sparling East Medical Centre needing a taxi for one of their clients. The receptionist tried calling the dispatch number. It was not working, so she sent a fax to my office. When I received the fax I automatically called the medical centre and explained

Heath Slee thanks Area B for their support during his term as Area B Director To all residents of Area B, along with the entire Board of the Regional District, I wish to express my sincere appreciation for all of the support you have given me these past fifteen years.

It truly has been a rewarding experience to have served the South Country communities of Area B, and hopefully in so doing, I have helped to make the quality of life for residents a little bit better.

During the past three-year term, it has been a pleasure to work with a dedicated Board of Directors from throughout the entire Regional District, who have always strived to put the well being of their constituents at the forefront.

A special thank you to those members of the Area B Advisory Planning, and Agriculture Advisory Committees. It has been wonderful working with all of you as dedicated volunteers to your community. I want to wish my successor, newly elected

to the receptionist that our lines were down and it would be awhile until Telus fixed them. In the mean time, I gave her my office number to use and I asked if she still needed a taxi. She informed me that she didn’t need it anymore as the client had already left. I took it upon myself to make calls to the hospital and most places that call for taxi service and gave out my office number until the dispatch number was up and working again. Kootenay Taxi just wants to clarify that we would never turn customers away, especially when it comes to the elderly. Sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused that day. My apologies go out to all our customers who weren’t able to get a hold of Kootenay Taxi that day. If, by chance, something like that happens again, please feel free to get a hold of my office number at 250-423-4409 and I will personally send a taxi your way. Again my apologies from Kootenay Taxi.

Dawna McDowell Kootenay Taxi Office Manager

Director Stan Doehle, all the very best in the coming four-year term as Area B Director.

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Letter to the editor thanking School District 5 I thought it pertinent to thank our local School District 5 (SD5) for deciding to pay us for the work we did in September.

I had written a letter to the editor, published recently, that

Letter to the editor thanking the City of Fernie for contribution to Lake Koocanusa transfer bin I am writing in response to your article posted on November 20, 2014, entitled, “Fernie steps up to the plate.”

On behalf of all resident taxpayers of Central subregion, including Area B, I would like to thank Mayor Mary Giuliano, along with Fernie City Council, and Area A Director Mike Sosnowski, for their support of the

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said they were not going to pay us. I had understood that the decision was final and while I don't know the process exactly, I am grateful that the district has seen fit to pay us according to the agreement reached with the provincial government during negotiations. This is a step in the right direction for teacher/ employer relations, as it will give us all a warm fuzzy feeling, and right at Christmas too! Thank you SD5!

David Pasivirta Fernie, B.C.

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he District of Sparwood has plans to alter the beautification program budget in order to purchase self-watering baskets and planters valued at $30,000 for use in the spring and summer of 2015.

Over the summer, the district conducted a trial with the self-watering baskets in order to compare the costs and maintenance of these baskets, which feature built-in reservoirs

annual operating cost of a trash bin at Koocanusa.

This bin will be located in a convenient area in hopes that recreation users will be more prone to use this bin to dispose of their waste, rather than discarding it on the landscape.

Having good neighbours such as the City of Fernie, and Area A residents chipping in to share the costs helps to create a spirit of goodwill throughout our communities.

Thank you so much.

Health Slee Former Area B Director

allowing plants to use as little water as needed, to traditional baskets.

From June 5 to August 27, staff refilled the reservoirs of these baskets only 11 times. These baskets are also reusable and have an estimated life expectancy of 20 years.

The annual savings of switching to these baskets is $19,000, a total that will yield to $266,000 in 15 years.

Former Mayor Lois Halko said, “That is a substantial amount of money saved and can be allocated to other jobs in the district.”

The Cedars neighbourhood development pushes forward detached family dwellings. A small portion of land however, will also be catered to multi-family dwellings.

Haworth also noted that 41 per cent of the land will be lans to develop The Cedars neighbourhood are under- turned into green space, with trails and washrooms made way, as council approved available to the public. a zoning bylaw during the “It’s intended to ensure the conversion of “It’s intended to ensure the November 24 meeting. these lands, while allowing for trails to be conversion of these lands, Set to be located at the base developed,” Haworth noted. while allowing for trails to be of Mount Fernie Provincial Park, During the council meeting, a concerned developed.”

The Cedars will provide the comneighbour questioned the sewage drainage munity with 265 dwelling units and how the Cedars development would Richard Haworth along with nearly 50 acres of ensure storm water would not impinge on Haworth Development Ltd. open space. other properties.

In order to move forward with Haworth responded by noting that there the project however, the city had would be a comprehensive storm water to amend an Official Community management plan set up in order to avoid Plan Bylaw, re-designating certain areas of land. any issues with drainage.

Richard Haworth of Haworth Development Consulting For more information on the development, visit www.

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Visit us for great deals, bake sales, gift voucher prizes and more Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters for a fantastic first year!

Passenger, Courier and Freight services

Fernie Bus Depot Now located in the Annex 1561 9th Ave – next to Alpine Spa & Leisure

WE DO DELIVERIES & PICKUPS TO FERNIE, SPARWOOD & JAFFRAY 250-423-5577

Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 10 am to 6 pm Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm Sunday & Holidays: Closed

Christmas Activities for Grades 1-6

Wednesdays, 3:30-4:45pm: Secret Santa: We will be making gifts for friends and family...shhhh, it’s a surprise! (Grades 4+)

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45pm:

Home of the elk valley’s Most exPerienced Mechanics!

December 2 to 19

Lego Club (Grades 1+) FULL

Tuesday, 3:30-4:30pm:

Christmas Crafts for 5/6 year olds. Child must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Thursdays, 3:30-4:45pm:

Let it Shine: We will be creating holiday decorations for the library and to bring home (Grades 2+)

Fridays, 12:15-1:30pm

Christmas Crafts and Baking (Grades 2+)

Free local pick up and delivery!

Sparwood - 743 Douglas Fir

250-425-6535

Now hiring for service, parts and warehouse.

Please don’t drink & drive

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Elkford - 1 Front Street

250-865-4622

Call the Library at 250-423-4458 or check our website for details at http://fernie.bclibrary.ca

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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 • 9:00 to 10:30 am – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community 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 • 1:00 pm – Dominoes at the Senior’s Drop In Centre Fernie • 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 – Special Olympics Athletes Bowling at Sparwood Lanes • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 pm – Mahjong at the Seniors Drop in Centre Fernie • 7:00 pm – Community Climbing Night at Evolution Climbing Gym • 7:30 to 9:00 pm – Women’s Night at Old School Boxing • 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 • 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 • 3:45 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 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 • 3:45 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 • 7:00 to 9:00pm – Healing Rooms Open at Mountainside Church • 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 • 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 • 3:45 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 • 7:00pm – Darts at the Sparwood Legion • 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 • 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 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 – Jam Night every 2nd Friday at the Sparwood Legion • 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 • 4:00 to 6:00pm - Meat Draw at the Sparwood 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

UPCOMING EVENTS December 5 5 5-6 8 11 13

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FernieAlpineResortOpening (conditions permitting) Zachary Lucky (and band) live in concert at Clawhammer Press Fernie Holiday Craft Fair, Fernie Community Centre College of the Rockies Toxicity - Power Hour 7 pm Book to Movie Club, Fernie Heritage Library Garage/Craft Sale, Fernie Legion Hall 10 am – 2 pm, (250) 423-6465 to book table Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Beaver Valley Nitehawks, Memorial Arena 7:30 pm Texas Hold’em, Fernie Legion Hall – registration 6 pm, start 6:30 pm Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Columbia Valley Rockies, Memorial Arena 7:30 pm Fernie Holiday Window Competition Judging Elkford Christmas home decorating contest – judging: downtown, midtown and uptown.

Fernie Heritage Library Christmas Celebration 2 – 4 pm Christ Church Anglican Regular Service 8:30 & 9:30 am Booked!FernieWriter’sSeries at Fernie Arts Station 7 – 9:30 pm Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Creston Valley Thunder Cats, Memorial Arena 7:30 pm Fernie Heritage Library Christmas Celebration 2– 4 pm Ski & Photos with Santa at Fernie Alpine Resort

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City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca Notice of Proposed Property Disposition (Lease)

City Council Meeting Schedule December 2014 7 14 21 28

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Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall Ph: 250.423.6817 Fx: 250.423.3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

(Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250.423.4226

Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250.423.4466

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

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

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

Council adopted an amendment to the Streets and Traffic Bylaw at the regular meeting on Monday, November 24, 2014 which increased the impound fees from $7.00 per day to $10.00 per day or actual costs (if stored at a commercial impound lot) and added a 10% administrative fee to be applied to all towing and impound charges.

Please adhere to parking regulations to avoid having your vehicle towed.

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

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 Max Turyk Community Centre (Lot 1 District Lot 4588 Kootenay District Plan 10777), specifically rooms 122 and 125 of the facility, with the Fernie Creative Energy Arts Factory, for a term of 5 years, commencing on December 16th, 2014. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is the initial sum of $10,921.08 per year.

This is the second of two notices, dated the 4th of December, 2014.

Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services

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 Max Turyk Community Centre (Lot 1 District Lot 4588 Kootenay District Plan 10777), specifically rooms 121 and 126 of the facility, with the Fernie Creative Minds Preschool, for a term of 7.5 months, commencing on December 16th, 2014. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is the initial sum of $10,141.50 per year.

This is the second of two notices, dated the 4th of December, 2014.

Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services

Studded Winter Tires Prohibited on City Streets The City of Fernie would like to remind residents that studded winter tires are not permitted on city roads at any time, unless written authorization has been provided by the City in accordance with Section 17(1)(b) of Streets & Traffic Bylaw No.1400 as they cause excessive pavement wear. Anyone using studded tires could face a fine of $200.00 for noncompliance.

For more information on the Streets & Traffic Bylaw please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

Leisure Services Happenings Pool, Pajamas, and Movie Night!

Bring your children down to the Fernie Aquatic Centre for a play in the pool, pajamas, popcorn and a fun movie Friday, December 12 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm (ages 7 and up).

Crocodile Swim Join us for some fun on our giant inflatable crocodile Saturday, December 6 (2:00pm - 4:00pm) and Saturday, December 20 (2:00pm - 5:00pm).

Arena Public Programs Public Skating is cancelled Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, 2014 due to Fernie Minor Hockey Tournaments. Please visit the website for public skating, adult shinny and no school Friday skate times.

In the event of a Fernie Ghostrider hockey game public skating will be cancelled. Please check the Ghostriders website at: www.fernieghostriders.com for the home game schedule.

For more information on Aquatic programming and private aquatic bookings including Birthday Parties and Meeting Room bookings please call the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466.

For all other facility inquiries and bookings call Leisure Services at 250.423.2245.

Employment Opportunities Director of Corporate Administration Services The City of Fernie is seeking an experienced Director of Corporate Administration Services (City Clerk). Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working with City Council, Staff and the Community, your primary responsibilities will be to effectively fulfill the duties of the corporate officer as set out in section 148 of the Community Charter and the City’s Officer Establishment Bylaw. As the preferred applicant, you are a “big picture” leader, tactical problem solver, deal effectively with competing priorities and are well respected for your ability to work well under pressure. You are an experienced strategic departmental leader known for your ability to execute and deliver results on time and within budget and have a strong commitment to administrative fairness, natural justice and ethical conduct.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Preparing meeting agendas and Council packages • Recording and preparing the Council and Committee meeting minutes and videos • Drafting bylaws, agreements, and corporate policies • Overseeing corporate communications • Records management • Elections and referenda • Information and privacy coordination • Direct supervision of Bylaw Enforcement This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge, abilities and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the full job posting which is available on our website: www.fernie.ca.

Qualified individuals should forward their resumes along with a one page letter demonstrating how their qualifications and experience match the position by 4:00 p.m. MST, on December 19, 2014 to: Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer City of Fernie, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 (T) 250-423-2225 | (E) jim.hendricks@fernie.ca The City of Fernie thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Operator 3 (Certified) Waste Water Collection

The City of Fernie is currently seeking a qualified Operator 3 (Certified) Waste Water Collection and Treatment for the Public Works department. This position is responsible for maximizing the performance of the wastewater collection and treatment facilities, troubleshooting and resolving problems, performing various wastewater tests and making adjustments as appropriate, and ensuring the minimization of all safety and health risks and environmental concerns. In addition to these responsibilities this person will also operate various large and small equipment (as required) to cover manpower shortages and/or peak demands.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with current CUPE Collective Agreement.

Further details are available on the City website “Job Opportunities” page.

Detailed applications containing resume and references should be received by December 8, 2014 and addressed to: Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services City of Fernie, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 dave.cockwell@fernie.ca

Casual Traffic Control Persons The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for Casual Traffic Control Persons in the Operations Department for the 2014/2015 Winter Season. Casual employees will be employed on an “on call” basis to cover absence due to sick leave, vacation leave, or any approved absence, or to augment the regular work force during peak periods.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Safely direct and/or control traffic flow for snow clearing and removal operations or road construction projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Flagging Certificate • Physically fit and able to perform labour intensive work.

• Available on short notice.

Applicants shall be mature, performance orientated individuals, able to work well with others and independently with little supervision. Wages will be in accordance with the Labourer position of the current C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement.

Detailed applications containing resume and references can be dropped off at City Hall no later than 4:00 pm, Monday, December 22, 2014. Please visit the City website “Job Opportunities” page for more information.

Applications should be addressed to: Byron Sarabun, Operations Supervisor City of Fernie, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 T: 250.423.2248 | F: 250.423.3034 | E: byron.sarabun@fernie.ca

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

www.sparwood.ca

Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, December 15

(in Council Chambers)

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Winter Parking Regulations

From October 1 to March 31 between the hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm please park your vehicles in your driveway so that when the snow plow does the street the operator can do a neat and thorough job.

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

Please visit www.sparwood.ca/snow-removal for more information on the Snow Removal & Ice Control Program and also the Pilot Windrow Removal Program.

Stay Informed Sparwood Community Newsletter

Did you know that the District of Sparwood produces a weekly community newsletter to keep residents informed on what is going on in the community? To receive this newsletter automatically every week, or to promote a community event or activity, contact the Recreation Department at 250.425.0552, or email recreation@sparwood.ca.

Council Facts

Council Facts is a publication to inform the community on important decisions and Council initiatives, which is published twice a month, following the Regular Council Meetings on the first and third Mondays. You can subscribe to Council Facts by calling the District Office at 250.425.6271 or emailing smortimer@sparwood.ca.

Recycling Tips

Yellow Bin Program – Mixed Recyclables The yellow bin program accepts cardboard, tin and aluminum cans, all mixed paper (including newspaper and magazines) and plastic milk jugs (no cartons). Please make sure tin/aluminum cans and milk jugs are rinsed and cardboard boxes are flattened. If cardboard has grease or food waste (ie pizza boxes), it goes in the garbage. Milk cartons are NOT accepted in the yellow bins; however, they can be taken to your nearest Bottle Depot and dropped off free of charge.

Household Plastics Grocery bags and household plastics numbered 1 – 6, along with mixed recyclables (cardboard, mixed paper, newspaper, plastic milk jugs and tin and aluminum cans) are accepted in the yellow bins. Plastic is extremely sensitive to contamination, so please make sure your plastics are well rinsed. NO #7 plastic, NO Styrofoam (even though it is marked with a #6), and NO plastics without a number. Look for the number inside the recycling symbol on the bottom or side of your container. If it’s a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 it will be accepted. Grocery bags will also be accepted. The only exception is Styrofoam – even though it is a 6, it is NOT recyclable.

What You Need to Know About Glass Because the regular yellow bins are sorted by hand, glass must go in a separate, specially marked bin for GLASS ONLY. These bins are easy to spot because they have a flat top with two holes cut in the top.

These bins are for container glass only.

That means only container glass that holds food and beverages. Some examples include: • • •

Jam jars Pickle jars Cheez whiz jars

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Olive oil jars Iced tea or wine bottles

These containers must be well rinsed with lids removed. Metal lids cannot be recycled in the yellow bins.

Please make sure you remove the lids before putting glass containers in the recycling bin.

Please do not place any non-container glass in the bins. The following are NOT accepted in the glass bins: • •

Dishes of any kind (clear drinking glasses, pyrex dishes, corel ware, pottery, plates, etc.) No dishes!

Shower doors, windshields, window glass

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Lightbulbs Picture frame glass Glass trinkets

These materials contaminate the whole load and the entire bin has to be landfilled when the wrong glass is dumped in the bin.

Disposition of Land: Lots for Sale

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

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

Whether you are considering moving here or already live here and are considering building your own home, we have four (4) residential lots available for sale at very reasonable prices.

Sales are on a first come, first serve basis and must be in person or by an authorized agent. A 10% deposit is required and you must enter into a sales agreement with the District of Sparwood to pay the balance within 90 days. These lots are subject to GST. Whitewood Crescent

There are four (4) single family residential lots zoned R-1A allowing for an optional modular for sale at the appraised price of $54,000. All sales will be subject to an option in favour of the District requiring a building permit within two (2) years of the date of sale, exercisable at 90% of the original sale price. The sale must close within 90 days of the date of offer.

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

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

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

Lot 23, DL 4135, KD, Plan NEP82630 1306 Whitewood Crescent

For more information contact the District of Sparwood at 250.425.6271 or email tmelcer@sparwood.ca

Details on each lot are available at: www.Sparwood.ca/land

Prime Commercial Building For Sale

The District of Sparwood seeks expressions of interest for the purchase of the property located at 156 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood.

The building is owned by the Municipality and was most recently used as the District’s Engineering office. It is single-story construction totaling approximately 2,966 sq ft including a garage, parking spaces, wheelchair access and is currently zoned institutional. As a condition of the sales agreement, the District will undertake a rezoning to C-1 Commercial. The building is post and glulam beam construction, offering the most flexibility to redevelopment.

Additional documentation is available upon request and site tours will be welcomed.

Through the Official Community Plan consultation process and the Business Retention and Expansion survey, the community has identified a need for additional restaurant operators. The location of this building in close proximity to the Centennial Square business area and Highway 3 make it a prime candidate for a restaurant operation, or combination of restaurant and office space or other uses permitted within the C-1 zone.

• Proposals will only be considered that incorporate the required use of a restaurant operation; • Proposals may incorporate a mixed use, provided that a restaurant occupies a minimum of 40% of the internal space (excluding the garage); • Preference will be given to proposals that include operating times that incorporate both daytime and evening hours; • Proposals must include consideration of required car parking options; • Proposals may include suggestions for incorporation of District own lands in the vicinity, for landscaping, amenity space and parking; • All proposals are subject to the successful rezoning of the property.

Proposals will be reviewed on their individual merit with consideration given to submissions incorporating creativity, consideration of the local operating environment and neighbourhood, a robust business plan, timing for development and previous experience of operating a restaurant. Council of the District of Sparwood reserves the right to give consideration to the proposal that they deem, in their sole discretion, to be in the best interests of the District. The highest, nor any offer may be accepted.

The asking price for the property is $340,000. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 pm January 16, 2015.

For further information please contact:

Jude Smith Business Development Liaison jsmith@sparwood.ca cell: 250.910.0167 office: 250.425.5091

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Arts&Entertainment WhatsOn THE FREE PRESS Thursday, December 4, 2014

What’s on in the Elk Valley this week.

Signalling a new definition of jazz

Elizabeth Shepherd releases album clever or witty or anything, really.

That it has to be jazz, funky or more soulful. Whatever pressures eing Elizabeth Shepherd that might have been there before, I means many things: being a don’t feel them anymore.” singer, a songwriter, a pianThe singer attributes this feeling ist, a mother, a bringer of jazz to a of freedom and self-assuredness to new generation. Her fifth album the birth of her daughter.

The Signal is also an amalgamation “It’s a huge transformation, of many inspirations she’s drawn becoming a parent,” she said. “You from over the last few years. have limited time, limited resources The cover itself depicts this, with and a perspective shift where what Shepherd wearing antlers in front is really important becomes clear of a brilliantly lit up motherboard. and what isn’t just fades away. I Shepherd said that she was would say trying to fit into a mould inspired to “connect two new or trying to please people just isn’t realities” — important to the idea of the me anymore.”

Internet and But that “My daughter is growing its influence doesn’t mean up without ever having on human Shepherd shies known pre-Internet days interaction away from her and I don’t think we even a n d jazz roots. realize the extent to which development “Jazz is an as well as that is shaping us and that’s incredible art humanity’s precisely what makes it an form. It’s a animal side experiment.” sophisticated — into one. genre that “ M y Elizabeth Shepherd requires that daughter Singer/Songwriter you give is growing something up without of yourself in ever having order to really, known pre-Internet days and I don’t fully appreciate it. In Canada, the think we even realize the extent ‘jazz’ label is like a curse. People to which that is shaping us and have these terrible notions of what that’s precisely what makes it an jazz is. And I feel like that’s because experiment. There’s this hyper- they don’t really know what jazz is. connectivity where we are aware So if I can broaden that definition of everything that’s going on into something ‘cool’ then I’m around us at any given time and honoured to be contributing in that yet everything is also experienced way,” said Shepherd. by proxy and highly removed when On stage, Shepherd said she loves it’s presented to the world,” said being a storyteller and bringing the Sheperd. audience into the emotions that Of the albums content, Shepherd went into each song she plays. describes it as her most “honest” She played Fernie’s Arts Station album yet, as she finally felt stage on Tuesday, December 2. comfortable with shedding the “I try to create something that pressures she used to feel would people need time to sink into. But I mould her sound. think that’s good and I think people “I think the main thing is that are missing that from their lives and I’ve just become more grounded it’s a gift you’re giving to people. It in myself,” said Shepherd. “I don’t really gives people a moment,” said care so much what people think Shepherd. anymore about whether I should be

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s this normal? It’s a question I find myself asking other moms all the time. Is it norShelby Cain mal that my child forgets to pull up her pants after using the washroom? Is it normal that my child’s plate has to match her outfit? Three ate half a jar of cream, is that normal? Why wouldn’t she stop after the first chalky, horrible bite? I have no idea. And as I ask my other mommy friends about these mind-boggling tendencies, I’m always a bit nervous.

I’m nervous because I may hear the word ‘no’. As in no, that is definitely not normal.

Then what would I do? I’m not sure anyone conducts strange phase interventions for kids. If they did, I have a feeling it would be a pretty long waiting list.

Luckily, I’ve got great friends. So far, no matter how much my child’s behaviour has shocked the hell out of me, my friends all nod and smile in supportive commiseration.

Oh, yeah, we’ve been there too. I’ll see your eaten cream and raise you a complete tube of toothpaste, some mascara, and a chunk out of the bar of soap. Yuck. I fold.

The other day I was listening to a friend ask the room if any of their children had been lovingly kissing a baby and then decided to go in for the chomp. Everyone nodded and smiled. Yes. The relief was visible floating off the shoulders of the mom who thought she might be raising a future Hannibal Lecter. No worries. You’re good.

I googled ‘Normal Child Behavior’ to see if other people were as concerned about it as I was. They are.

So why do we care so much about being normal? I think it has something to do with the fact that once we become parents, we quickly realize we have absolutely no idea what we’re doing. There is no training for this. Unfortunately, the only adequate training for being a parent is being a parent, and even that sometimes doesn’t qualify. After I fumbled my way through the first few years with Five, I figured when I had my second baby that I had this parenting thing in the bag. I’d been there, done that. Nothing could shock me now.

Turns out I had no clue what I was talking about. Because, while it does seem pretty predictable that they’ll all go through the biting phase, the potty-talk phase, even the drinking bath water phase, each kid also brings their own unique set of obscure and often disgusting phases you’d swear no one has ever seen before. But you know what? They have. And besides, normal’s overrated. No one ever says, “Man, that artist is really normal.” Let’s raise our bar.

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Dozens of locals perused the Arts Station walls in search of the perfect Christmas present during the Deck Your Walls Art and Gift Sale on Thursday, November 27. Paintings, pottery, candles, knitted hats, scarves and mittens were sold, giving locals an opportunity to support local artists.

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Fernie Twilight Craft Fair sure to delight Holiday Craft Fair. “ We're a resort municipality, and with It's the first week of December, and you that comes weekend employment can't deny the approaching holiday season responsibilities,” Malcolm said. any longer! And why So far she has received would you when you nothing but positive can shop local at the feedback about the new “I just ask on the craft Fernie Community Twilight Fair from both fair Facebook page Craft Fair’s Holiday the community and the and our attendees events? Organizer large number of vendors Tanya Malcolm has answer! Dates closer to registered for the fair, 68 in graciously received total for each Holiday Craft Christmas, a fair on a feedback from the Fair. weekday, longer hours; community over “There are different It’s even been sugthe past few years vendors at each show, and gested we have a bar.” and is producing some who are showcasing events inspired by their goods at both, so if Tanya Malcolm community needs. it's holiday shopping you're Fernie Community Craft Fair "I just ask on the after, the Fernie Community Organizer craft fair Facebook Centre is the place to be this page and our weekend,” Malcolm noted. attendees answer!

For more information Dates closer to Christmas, a fair on a please visit www.ferniecraftfairs.com or weekday, longer hours; It's even been connect with Fernie Craft Fairs on Facebook suggested we have a bar," Malcolm said. and Twitter.

This year Malcolm has taken one of the many suggestions she gets and created an Fair Dates entirely new community craft fair shopping experience. The Twilight Holiday Fair Twilight Holiday Craft Fair: Friday, was produced because of limited venue December 5, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. accessibility and community feedback Holiday Craft Fair: Saturday, December stating that many people work on Saturday 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and therefore can't attend the regular Submitted

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Olympic Spirit showcases High school Canada’s athletes in Fernie students get art

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From left: Artist Gordon Milne stands with Fernie Museum director/curator Rob Ulrich.

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attempt to capture the personality of the athlete he is depicting.

A favourite of Milne’s is of famed speed skater, Catriona Le May Doan.

He explained that when sketching the drawing of Le May Doan, the multiple Olympic medalist’s home was in utter chaos as multiple family members were over and tending to Le May Doan’s newly born child.

“There was so much chaos going around her, but she was so quiet and determinedly focused,” explained

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he faces of a dozen iconic Canadian athletes have been captured in vibrant colourblocked portraits and are currently being showcased in Fernie.

The exhibit — Olympic Spirit: Canada’s Sports Heroes — is the Fernie Museum’s latest, making its debut on Saturday, November 29.

On loan from Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary, Alberta artist Gordon Milne, who created the pieces, was in Fernie for the grand unveiling and delivered a presentation to attendees, providing insight and background to several of the artworks from the collection.

The long-term project began in the late 90s but Milne said he really began taking it seriously in the early aughts (2000’s).

Having come from no previous painting background, Milne said he felt free to paint however he wanted to. As a long-time sports fan, he decided to reach out to athletes he had admired growing up.

Each of the portraits, said Milne, is an

Milne.

The portrait ultimately cast Le May Doan against a background of Milne’s signature colour-blocking, transmitted in anarchic, chaotic colours to represent the disorderly situation he sketched her in.

Another painting, of swimmer Alex Baumman, is symbolically painted in many shades of blue for the waters that he swims in.

“I’m blown away by the real sense of personality [in these portraits],” said Ron Ulrich, director/ curator of the museum. He commented, “These are larger-than-life personalities on larger-thanlife canvases.”

On the significance of this particular collection appearing in Fernie, Ulrich said, “We’ve worked very hard to bring the institution to this point and having it recognized by a major national museum and to allow us to bring this caliber of work to Fernie speaks as a testament to all the volunteers who have worked for five years to bring this to fruition.”

The exhibit will appear in the Fernie Museum until March 28.

From top left: Fernie Secondary School art teacher Jay Arnold and painter Gordon Milne (right) gave students like Armann Sran, Grade 10, a lesson in portraits and colour on Monday morning.

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group of Fernie Secondary School students received an art lesson from Alberta painter Gordon Milne on Monday morning after Milne’s Hall of Fame-worthy exhibit made its debut at the Fernie Museum over the weekend.

Milne’s artwork, currently hanging in the Fernie Museum, is on loan from Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary and depicts vividly coloured paintings of some of Canada’s greatest athletes. Art teacher Jay Arnold brought her students to the museum to learn about portraiture and colour from the painter.

“He’s giving us feedback on our own drawings and we’re going to go back and take our drawings and create paintings in the style of Gordon Milne,” said Arnold.

Both Milne and Arnold agreed that a unique interaction like this between the artist and the community has created a beneficial learning experience for these students.

“The interaction with the community is huge … we’re very fortunate,” said Arnold.

She noted that she takes advantage of as many opportunities as possible to open the eyes of her students to other styles of painting and drawing and apply them to their own work.

“The biggest thing is you can’t be afraid to do it,” agreed Milne.

“You just have to do it.”

Milne added that, “The people here at the museum have been amazing organizing everything: an artist talk on Saturday, a workshop on Sunday and a couple of classes today.”

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Treehouse Daycare Grade 7 student selflessly hockey tickets draw donates guitar Dylan Robertson from the Fernie Ghostriders drew the winning ticket for the December 6 Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks game at the Treehouse Daycare in Sparwood last Friday.

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Earlier this month, Merrit entered into a literary contest at the Fernie Academy, coming out on top and winning a guitar. But she didn’t win the guitar for herself. Merrit selflessly donated her winning prize to her friend.

“I don’t play guitar, so it wouldn’t have been much use for me, but my friend and I write songs and perform them, so I thought I might enter the contest for her to win it,” Merrit said, adding that her friend recently had her guitar broken by one of her six siblings. “She has a very musical family and she needed a guitar…we keep having to borrow them from the school.”

The contest required Merrit to incorporate her literary talent into writing a letter. Merrit said she used this opportunity to write a letter addressing her passion for music and her desire to replace her friends broken From left: Kyrsten Johnson and Catrin Merritt. Merrit won guitar. a guitar in a Fernie Academy writing contest and selflessly The Fernie Academy donated to her friend Johnson.

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Charter in 1948 with 72 names on the Charter. In 1959, the Lodge bought the Arlington Hotel and converted it into a Lodge Hall with volunteer labour and donations. In 1965, the Lodge held a gala, Burning of the Mortgage Night. In 1985,

lodge members undertook a cost-sharing project with the B.C. Government to restore the outside of the hall to its old décor. It is this hall that the Elks still use and donate space to the local Rod and Gun Club for their archery range. The hall is also rented

for local use and special events, with all funds raised returning to support local community groups and activities!

The Fernie Elks Lodge meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month and welcomes community members.

he Fernie Elks Lodge are pleased to be beginning their 80th year of serving their community and area as well as celebrating National Elks Awareness Month in November.

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During this past year, the local Elks have raised funds in partnership with the local Scotiabank for their national charity, the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children (founded in 1956), which supports individual children with special needs through developing and supporting ongoing clinical programs across Canada in the area of speech, hearing and communication disorders.

Locally the Fernie Elks, with the support of Teck employees, who donated during their Christmas parties as well as the Alberta Elks Foundation, were able to help the Elk Valley Society for Community Living purchase a new Sunshine Van for their summer camp Get a FREE 40" Samsung Smart TV when you program for disabled children.

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Francophones and Francophiles so people who like French as well as people who speak French could come out and it would be for all ages and all walks of life,” explained Kerr.

The concept of the series was inspired by the popular French Canadian social gathering custom of cinq à sept, which generally brings people together between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m.

Kerr said, “In French Canadian culture, you Francophones and Francophiles met for a night of French cuisine and don’t have brunch so talk at Infinitea last Saturday.

Photo by S. Kucharski much as cinq à sept, so this is loosely based on

By Sarah Kucharski that.”

Free Press Staff Attendees made reservations, paying a $10 entrance fee that granted them the French food ast Saturday, Infinitea was packed with Francophones and Francophiles who met for the night, tourtière — a meat pie — as well for a night of French cuisine and talk, cour- as two sides.

“This is definitely a French Canadian food as tesy of L’Association francophone des Rocheuses opposed to France French,” said Kerr. “Quebeckers du sud (AFRoS).

AFRoS is a local group that promotes would claim it as their own, although different Francophone education and culture, and the pockets of French Canadians will have their own night at Infinitea was the first of the group’s recipe. It can be really regional, sometimes it’s made with beef and garlic, some is beef and pork, soirée AFRoS Series.

The series was born after the group’s previous some is beef and pork and veal and each region Wednesday night French language conversation claims theirs is superior.”

Spurred by the outstanding turnout, Kerr said events saw dwindling attendance rates. the night is the first of four or five soirées for the Heather Kerr, president of AFRoS, saw the opportunity to revive interest in the culture by winter and spring seasons.

“It bodes really well for the future events,” organizing a new series. commented Kerr.

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Why can’t I teach what I know?

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Have you found that in spite of the fact that a subject in school came easily to you, you just can’t seem to help your child with the same subject? Maybe you are an expert in math or science or maybe reading came naturally to you but when you explain the subject to your child the blank stare coming back at you is exasperating!

One reason for this might be a difference in learning styles. We all have different learning styles. There are many theories on this but at its most basic, there is a visual, an auditory and a kinaesthetic learning style. So what does this mean?

It means we are all able to absorb information best in different ways. We all learn using all three of the learning styles but we tend to learn best using one in particular. Some of us will learn best by hearing something (auditory learners), some will learn best by seeing something done or reading about it (visual) and still others by some sort of physical action or by using something tactile (kinaesthetic).

The challenge, and sometimes the fun, comes in when those teaching and those learning have different learning styles. Perhaps you are an auditory learner and your child is a kinesthetic learner. This is when we must change our approach. It makes sense in your brain to simply explain the concept to your child but your child might need to do something hands

on or active in order to understand and retain it.

What can you do? Try different styles with your child. See what things are the most effective. Rather than just telling, show. Rather than just showing, let them do something physical. Have them listen to something, get them to draw it or write it themselves, have them teach the concept to you. What works?

Ask them which way made the most sense to them. If they tend to learn best with a specific approach then try similar approaches with different concepts. Are they having fun? We learn best when we feel confident and safe, when we are enjoying ourselves. Let them tell you what works. Are you seeing results? There are many ways to learn, so try to help them learn in the way that works best for them!

Looking for more information on topics like this? Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) has started a program for parents of school aged children at the CBAL office at Max Turyk Community Centre. Over the next several months, parents will be meeting on Tuesday mornings for coffee, muffins and discussions ranging from great learning toys for your kids to talking to your kids about money, math games and much more. For more information on this program or ways to promote learning in your home contact Meghan Morton, Community Literacy Coordinator at (250) 946-6474 or mmorton@ cbal.org.

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Wins, weather and trades in busy weekend for Riders

Derek Georgopolous chases down Creston’s Maverick Lynes on Saturday, November 29.

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t was a weekend of wins, wild weather and wrangling for the Ghostriders as competition begins to heat up in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

Amid the doom and gloom of severe snowstorm warnings on Friday afternoon, the Riders boarded the bus to Kimberley for a much-anticipated meeting with their division rivals. Both sides came out swinging right from the first puck drop, and the promise of a showdown created almost as much of a buzz in the stands as on the ice.

Ghostriders forward Justin Peers was the first to contribute to the scoreboard with a goal in the final minute of the first period, which was countered midway through the second by Kimberley’s Keenan Haase on a power play. It was to be the only time the Dynamiters would find the net throughout the night, while the Fernie squad continued to strut their stuff with goals from Aaron Neufeld, Cole Keebler and a second for the particularly enthusiastic Peers. However, as the Riders whipped up their 4-1 storm inside the arena, the weather outside was also making a mark. A blizzard descended

on the region as the team travelled home to Fernie, delaying the relatively short journey by several hours and making for a much later arrival than anticipated.

“We’ve grown used to the travel here in Fernie; it’s not a huge deal for us,” reflected rookie Tayler Sincennes after the slow trip home.

Regarding the game itself, Sincennes added, “It was a tough game; they were talking a lot about their own barn so it was good to go in and get the two points from them.”

Boosted by Friday’s win, the Ghostriders were back at the Fernie Memorial Arena to host the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Saturday night. The most recent battle between the two teams in Creston resulted in a surprising 4-0 shutout in favour of the Thunder Cats, making this weekend’s game a must-win grudge match for the Riders.

Creston started strong, scoring two unanswered goals in the first period, before a renewed surge by the Ghostriders after the first break resulted in goals from Joel Burgess, Keebler and Peers. Creston managed to slide one more past Brandon Butler during the second period, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Riders from running away with the game as Cavin

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With two more decisive wins Team GP W L T D OTL Pts Nelson Leafs 28 17 6 2 1 2 38 under their belt, the Ghostriders Castlegar Rebels 29 17 8 1 0 3 38 have already proven themselves as a Beaver Valley Nitehawks 27 14 8 1 0 4 33 force to be reckoned with this season.

Spokane Braves 28 13 12 0 0 3 29 However, the announcement on Grand Forks Border Bruins 27 7 16 1 0 3 18 Sunday that the club had acquired DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks 19-year-old defenseman Will Team GP W L T D OTL Pts Lightfoot and top-5 KIJHL scorer Kamloops Storm 28 18 8 0 0 2 38 Doan Smith will be sure to concern Sicamous Eagles 28 15 12 1 0 0 31 their opponents even further.

100 Mile House Wranglers 26 14 10 0 0 2 30 Revelstoke Grizzlies 27 11 11 2 0 3 27 Lightfoot has previously played Chase Heat 28 9 12 2 0 5 25 with the Ghostriders before gaining some junior “A” experience, and DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Okanagan is expected to add some size and Team GP W L T D OTL Pts strength to the team’s blue line.

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“We were definitely looking to shore up some of the toughness on our team … I thought we needed some more grit, a guy who is not afraid to drop the gloves when he has to,” said Mohr.

He added, “He’s definitely W L PTS more of a penalty-kill, shut down, defensive-defenseman, and he’ll be Canaus Coal 7 0 14 in roles like that.”

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During a pre-winter meeting last Thursday, Mainroad confirmed this information is in fact inaccurate and that the highways will be covered for 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Mayor Mary Giuliano brought forward her concerns during the meeting, stating, “There’s a lot of information out there that’s probably misinformation.”

She went on to say, “I was told by two of your employees that there’s going to be no-one taking care of the roads from Sparwood to the border, which makes absolutely no sense to me.”

Mainroad’s Quality and Safety Manager Rob Singbeil and Operations Manager Geoff Gwynne assured the group of nearly two dozen attendees, including Teck representatives, Sparwood and Fernie fire department staff, Search and Rescue, Mainroad personell and a local towing company that there would be two trucks running out of Sparwood on a 24 hour basis and all maintenance for Highway 3 will be handled out of Fernie this winter.

“We’re going to maintain the same standards we always have,” Gwynne assured the group, noting that Mainroad standards haven’t changed in decades. “We do our level best to exceed those standards.”

Giuliano however questioned the enforcement of those standards over the past two winters.

“I agree [that] the standards haven’t changed but the delivery was not up to par last year or the year before,” she noted. “Please don’t say it was.”

She said that she received several complaints from commuters from the mines last year regarding unsafe road conditions.

Gwynne, however, denied Giuliano’s claims and another guest noted that the standards haven’t changed and the people have, adding that many individuals drive faster than they did in the past.

During the meeting, several other Mainroad Contracting protocols were discussed, including the use of both salt and sand on the roadways, the classification of roadways and the enforcement of winter tires.

Singbeil noted that the Ministry of Transportation establishes all road classifications.

Highways and roads are classified based on a letter system, with A roads being dealt with first, including the highway between Fernie Alpine Resort and the Alberta Border, Highway 43 and Fording Mine Road.

“It may seem a little arbitrary to some people but it is set up [based] on your average daily traffic,” Gwynne noted.

In terms of sanding protocols, Mainroad employees noted that salt works efficiently as a de-icing chemical until temperatures descend to minus six degrees, at which point truck operators switch to using sand.

Gwynne, however, noted that the Elk Valley uses sand solution that is 12.5 mm in size, which is fairly large in comparison to the sand used in other regions. He added that this is done in order to keep the sand on the ground and to avoid it getting brushed off the road by transport trucks.

Giuliano questioned the distribution of the solution.

“Is there a way where if any oncoming vehicles meet a sander, it doesn’t get splashed?” she asked.

Mainroad however, answered by stating that if they turned off their machines for every individual that passed them, they would have 100 metre patches of untreated roadway.

“It is an unfortunate fact of life in this part of B.C. if you drive in winter, you’re probably going to have a broken windshield and some rock chips on your vehicle,” Gwynne said. “We don’t like having to say that but it’s the reality.”

The changed standards for winter tires were also addressed during the meeting, with Mainroad noting that winter tires are now required to be on vehicles from October 1 to March 31, and those tires require a mountain/snowflake symbol.

“There has been some enforcement with it,” Gwynne said. “Where they’re going to hit you the most is ICBC.” Mainroad also addressed the Elk Valley’s climate conditions and how challenging it is to predict future weather forecasts.

“It is one of the most challenging if not the most challenging areas to predict weather in B.C. and probably in all of Canada because of all the different microclimate that we have,” Singbeil said. “As the season changes, we’re letting everyone know that they need to be addressing the changes.”

For more information on Mainroad and to prepare yourself for this winter, visit their website at mainroad.ca or call them toll free at 1-800-665-4929.

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On December 7 children will have the chance to visit with Old Saint Nick at the annual Park Place Lodge’s breakfast with Santa.

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ollowing the storm that hit the Elk Valley last weekend, the Fernie Alpine Resort is ready for full winter operations and will be opening on Friday, December 5.

A 92 cm snow pack awaits resort visitors, according to Matt Mosteller, Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience.

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In addition to breakfast, children will have the opportunity to meet he Park Place Lodge is pleased Santa to discuss their Christmas wish to announce that they will be lists, as well as the opportunity to hosting a special visit from have a photo taken with Santa Claus.

Old Saint Nick on Sunday, December In the past, Park Place Lodge 7 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Max Christmas Charity Initiatives have Restaurant in the Fireside Room. raised over $11,000 for charitable “It’s a great causes and community organizations. tradition to be a This year, “It’s a great community part of over the the hotel has tradition to be a part of past 14 years,” chosen to direct over the past 14 years. stated Scott all funds raised Not only is it a great Gilmet, Director through the opportunity for children of Marketing & Santa breakfast Sales for the Park to visit with Santa, it also towards two Place Lodge. helps the Park Place Lodge important local “Not only is it a organizations; raise funds for charitable great opportunity Fernie Friends causes and organizations.” for children to for Friends visit with Santa, and the Fernie Scott Gilmet it also helps the Wo m e n ’ s Director of Marketing & Sales at Park Place Lodge R e s o u r c e the Park Place Lodge raise funds Centre. Three for charitable dollars from causes and every Santa organizations.” breakfast sold will be donated to The breakfast buffet will feature a these organizations and the Park variety of delicious items including Place Lodge will also provide a pastries, fresh fruit salad, scrambled matching $3 contribution. eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, For more information on this event fruit juices, cold cereals, and a deluxe or the Park Place Lodge please contact pancake station with buttermilk the Park Place Lodge’s Direct of Sales pancakes. The cost for the buffet & Marketing Scott Gilmet at 250-423will be $15 for adults, $12 for youth 6008 ext: 26 or sales@parkplacelodge.

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Elk Valley Summit Fund benefits Hospice sells out local organizations of lanterns

Senior Vice President Marketing, Sales and Resort Experience Matt Mosteller and Mayor Mary Giuliano stand with a Fernie Alpine Resort cheque of $100,000 presented to the City of Fernie to work on several projects.

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Fernie, the fund will bring $100,000 in cash donations to many community causes.

More information and grant applications for the Summit Fund are available at skifernie. com/summitfund

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he Fernie Alpine Resort Summit Fund has brought over $30,000 to the city in order to support local organizations.

The Resorts of the Canadian Rockies relaunched the fund initiative in December 2013 for the resort Northern Lights Lantern Festival (FDAC and Committee) would like to extend a communities of huge thank you for all of the effort and support that made this years’ event a Fernie, Kimberley success! and Golden.

A special thanks goes out to: Dawn Deydey and DJ JayRay In Fernie, the City of Fernie Elk Valley Hospice funds have benefited Resort Municipality Initiative Denise Bertrand and Claire Lewis The Emily Brydon TD Canada Trust Sonia Roy and company Youth Foundation, Stanford Hotels and Resort Freshies the Fernie Heritage Fernie Heritage Library and Arts Station Guilds Library, the Feel Anie Hepher Tourism Fernie Good Fernie And especially: Wellness Festival, All of the people who came to build lanterns, created them at the Wam Bam Dirt home, made them at work or simply just came to the event Jump Jam and to add smiles to the night! several other local To Fernie Secondary, Isabella Dicken Elementary, The Fernie Academy, Bright Beginnings and Fernie School Aged Care for organizations and being enthusiastic lantern builders. events.

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EDGAR CHRISTIAN BEECH (1920 – 2014): It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the death of our dearly beloved husband and father, Edgar Christian Beech, aged 94, who died peacefully at home on November 26th, 2014.

Edgar was born in Natal, British Columbia on July 29th, 1920.

He spent his school years doing pretty much everything other than studying, but his quick wit and sharp intelligence carried him through a very active and fulfilling life.

After leaving school Edgar went to work in the local mines where, except for a period of soldiering during World War II, he continued until his retirement at the age of 61 years.

Edgar is survived by his wife Amelia and their three children, Adrienne (Norm), Linsey (David) and Randy (Pauline), six grandchildren (Andy, Brian, Joe, Kevin, Kim, and Michael), and two great grandchildren (Justin and Paris).

He was a huge shining star in all our lives and will be hugely missed by all who knew and loved him.

By his request there will be no service. A family gathering will occur this spring. If you wish to make a donation, please send it to the Elk Valley Senior’s Housing Society.

Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs. com . Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

DODGSON: Helen Dodgson passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie on Wednesday, November 26th supported lovingly by family, friends and caregivers during the last days of her life. Helen was born in Wiexham, Wales on July 9, 1954; the younger of 2 daughters for parents Eric and Ann, and sister to Pamela.

Following her high school graduation, Helen worked at the Midland Bank in Wiexham and the Manweb Electricity Board in Chester, England before immigrating to Canada in 1979. After settling in Fernie, she began working for the Ministry of Highways where she remained for 30 years, leaving due to illness in 2012.

Helen was a big fan of football. She was a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion #36 Ladies Auxiliary for 28 years. She enjoyed helping with various events and being a member of the Legion. Helen especially looked forward to meeting friends on a Saturday for the meat draw and playing Keno. She also enjoyed darts and bowling, but the thing she loved most was spending time with her family.

Helen was predeceased by her parents, Ann and Eric Dodgson. She will be dearly missed by her sister Pam and her brother-in-law John; two nephews: Andrew with his children Evan and Alec, and Ian and his wife Shari with their children Nicole and Emily, and cousins and friends in Wales as well as many wonderful neighbors and friends in Canada.

The Memorial Service was held at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” on Monday, December 1st. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the ALS Society of BC or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs. com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

ANDERSON: With loved ones at her bedside, Irene “Rene” Bruce Anderson (nee Forsyth) passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the age of 102 years.

Irene Forsyth was born in Edson, AB on September 12, 1912 to parents Thomas and Margaret (nee Cameron). In honor of her mother’s Scottish heritage, she was given the middle name Bruce; a Cameron family name that traces back to the days of “Robert the Bruce” who had himself crowned King of Scots at Scone.

A teenaged Rene moved from Edson to Fernie with her parents and began working at Barton’s Music Store. In 1938 she married John Anderson and quickly settled into being a devoted wife and loving mother. With the closure of the Coal Creek Mine, the Andersons moved to Galloway and later to Powell River, BC. In 1968, John and Rene again returned to Fernie, their children and spouses following a short time later.

Rene nurtured those around her; her home a welcoming haven for family and friends. The stories she shared and the memories her life created will become a beautiful legacy for those who loved her.

Irene is survived by her children: Marva Black, Dale (Fiona) Anderson, and Harold (Dolores) Anderson; her grandchildren: Cheri Martens, Shane Anderson, Robyn Leach, Michelle Anderson, Charmaine Anderson, and Chad Anderson, and great grandchildren Jaycee, Christopher, Ashley, Serena, Rachelle, Shelyse, Justis, Koby and Payton. She was predeceased by her parents, siblings Harold Forsyth, Ina Rush, Daisy Radcliffe, and Andrew Forsyth, and her husband John Anderson.

Memories and condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs. com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

All signs point to Manitoulin Manitoulin Group of Companies is one of Canada’s largest national transportation companies providing LTL (less than truckload) dedicated and logistics solutions throughout North America. Currently, we are seeking individuals to join us at our Sparwood Maintenance location as:

LICENCED TRUCK MECHANIC $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS We are offering competitive wages, benefits, profit sharing programs, and signing bonuses! The signing bonus is paid to Mechanics at $5,000, paid over the first year.

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ELK VALLEY CHURCH SERVICES ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH Centennial Square, Sparwood

741B 2nd Ave., Fernie

WELCOMES YOU Sunday Meeting Morning Services

11:00 am

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KNOX UNITED CHURCH 201 2nd Avenue, Fernie

Sunday Service UCW Women’s Group

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

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

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

Pastor: Father Marcel Cote 250-425-6444

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

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

SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE (formerly Fernie Baptist Church)

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

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436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME

Monday Mens Fellowship...7 pm Sunday Worship & Children’s Ministry...10:30 am Friday Youth Group...7 pm Friday Morning Prayer Group...10 am Office 250-423-4114

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

Parish Office 250-423-6127 Masses:

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

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

250-425-7787 Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC)

10:00 am in Fernie 4:00 pm Sparwood Campus gathering

Services: Sunday 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm

Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

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

Everyone Welcome

Christ Church Anglican Fernie

Sunday Service

8:30 am BCP

Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS Wednesday Service

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

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Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

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Pets BABY HOUSE BUNNIES Shorthair/Angora cross Litter trained to live indoors, get on well with cats.

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1948 Ford 8N tractor w/factory front blade, good tires, runs well, $2500 obo. (250)2294265

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Firearms WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military.

We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045 or online: www.dollars4guns.com.

DIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail businesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Management positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your resume and cover letter to dadams1202@gmail.com

for more information 1-800-663-6189 www.transplant.bc.ca

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40’Containers under $2500!

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

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GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.30/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Employment Opportunity Experienced Truck Drivers

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

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PRIVATE 150 ACRES

5 minutes from Cranbrook .

Borders crown land on 3 sides. Mixture of timber and fields. Surveyed, drilled well, power and Shaw cable. Not in ALR zoned RR60. Serious inquiries only. $695,000.

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

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

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

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Snowplow experience not required but would be an asset.

As & When Positions for winter months in Fernie.

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1998 4DR SW GMC JIMMY Driveable, needs repairs.

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

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

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

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Available Immediately $950 Furnished Heat included Call 250-425-4431 or 250-423-1224

Duplex / 4 Plex 1228 Pinyon - One of the largest duplexes in Sparwood.

This unit has 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms and a fully finished basement, new paint, paved driveway, shed and a large fenced yard. $1200. per month not including utilities. Please contact Erin at

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1/2 Duplex in downtown Sparwood. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom duplex with fresh paint, new flooring, new kitchen, fenced yard & shed. Great location downtown close to the school and a park across the street. $1000. per month.

References required.

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

Modular Homes 94 Spardell - Newer 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom mobile home with an executive ensuite. Located in Spardell with a large fully fenced yard.

No pets/no smoking. $1300 per month plus utilities. Please contact Erin at

assistant@sparwoodrealestate.ca or 250-425-7711 or 250-425-5432.

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

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

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

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

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of December 7 to 13, 2014

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

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

You need to have a break in your routine, including your romantic routine. Don’t hesitate to accept invitations from friends; they will surprise you.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

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BRAIN GAMES ACROSS

CROSSWORDS

If you have any real estate ambitions, you could take some very profitable steps in this direction. You are a bit tempted to redecorate just before Christmas.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

You have plenty to say for yourself, but be sure to have the right information before you speak out. You might have to translate a very important message.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

There is a lot of action on the horizon. You may be sorely tempted to buy something quite expensive. Your Christmas gifts are likely to exceed the budget that you had set for yourself.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

You take some time to reflect deeply.

Moreover, it would not be surprising if you feel the need to cultivate a spirituality that is more in accordance with your beliefs.

1. Synagogue official 6. Steal 9. To’s counterpart 12. Type of squash PUZZLE NO. 738 13. Eden inhabitant 14. Tyke 15. Jiggled 16. Third letter 17. Be in debt 18. Big sandwich 19. Pointed projectile 21. Shopper’s mecca 24. Harpoon 27. Public vehicle 30. Lofty 32. Legitimate 33. Song 35. Unexpected outcomes 37. King’s title 38. Suitor 40. Polka ____ 41. Expensive 43. Deceive 45. Excuse 47. Farm measure 51. Opal or ruby 53. Fired up 54. Aflame

55. Exist 56. Fruity beverage 57. Utilize again 58. Harmful 59. Provided lunch for 60. Maples, e.g.

DOWN 1. Impetuous 2. Sprain result 3. Uncouth person 4. Sweeper 5. Printing liquid 6. Remember 7. Again 8. Malt beverages 9. Blossomed 10. Unfinished 11. Poetic form 20. Selects

22. Grabbed a bite 23. Gentle animal 25. Convertible, e.g.

26. Doze 27. Freshwater game fish 28. Part 29. Poured 31. Hawaiian cookout 34. Scoundrel 36. Young dog 39. Corrected copy 42. Rice dish 44. Avid 46. ____ one’s time 48. Indication 49. Bette Midler role 50. Meadow mothers 51. Chitchat 52. Distinct period 54. Music or painting

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 737

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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

If you need to be in close contact with a lot of people, don’t forget to wash your hands frequently so you won’t catch any germs.

Your immune system is rather fragile.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

Time is a scarce commodity and so you have to choose carefully between obligation and pleasure. The important thing is to bring more balance into the different areas of your life.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

Travel plans are taking shape on the horizon. Even though your departure is only in a few months, you begin to prepare. Perhaps you need to renew your passport?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

Some small annoyances are to be expected. You can no longer ignore all the things you’ve put off doing. You feel like celebrating once these jobs are completed.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

It wouldn’t be surprising if you are able to clinch a contract that will transform your life. Your perseverance allows you to attain great heights, even on a personal level.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

There is loads of work and lots of details that take forever to settle. Having a break would be beneficial for you. All you need to do is take some time to appreciate the present moment.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

You find yourself in the spotlight.

You’re probably the only person able to accomplish a particular task, and you’ll be entitled to all the gratitude that is offered to you.

PUZZLE NO. 474

HOW TO PLAY : Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Answers:

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

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

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The 2015 model year vehicles are rolling into dealerships, with just a few stragglers set for later arrival in the New Year. This week, the Driveway team takes a look at what’s new, in print and online at drivewaycanada.ca, starting with our chief test driver Zack Spencer.

Jeep Renegade Mazda M azd d MX-5

Honda HR-V

Visit the gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

New Year’s Resolution: Hot rides and buys for 2015 Here are what I consider to be five important cars for 2015.

This sixth generation Explorer marks the 25th anniversary of the iconic SUV, with over 350,000 sold in Canada so far.

Mazda MX-5 2015 Jeep Renegade Over the last few years Mazda has been introducing There is no question that the merger of Fiat and vehicles with its new Skyactiv technology but there is Chrysler has helped to introduce many new vehicles. one car that will signify the culmination of all the things The small car segment is a perfect example; the Fiat Mazda does well, the next generation MX-5 (Miata).

500 and its variations has been a plus The MX-5 will come in 2015 as a 2016 for Chrysler’s bottom line. Built in Europe model and all eyes are on Mazda to see on the Fiat 500L platform, this smaller what it can deliver. The bodywork is more Jeep Renegade replaces the Compass dramatic and having seen it in person, and Patriot models. Powered by either the dimensions look fanatic but the new a 160hp, 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder front grille might take a while to adapt too. or a larger 184hp, 2.4L 4-cylinder, Jeep The two-seat cockpit is roomier, thanks to claims that this compact crossover is a wider body and longer wheelbase but still a capable vehicle because of two the overall length is 105mm shorter and

by Zack Spencer available all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems.

20mm lower.

The standard models will be available with front-wheelThe 2.0L Skyactiv direct injection 4-cylinder will power drive (FWD), with either a 6-speed manual or 9-speed this lightweight car and power will go to the rear automatic transmission. wheels though a 6-speed manual transmission. Engine Styling is all-American; the signature Jeep grille is maroutput has not been announced, neither has the price, ried perfectly into the boxy design, as too are other Jeep but expect the car to be competitive with the 2015 styling cues. The interior is has a rugged, yet upscale model on price. design that features all of Jeep’s latest technology, Ford Explorer including the award winning Uconnect infotainment The sixth generation Ford Explorer will arrive in 2015 system. Pricing has not been announced but expect it as a 2016 model, now with new 2.3L EcoBoost engine shortly as it is due at dealerships very soon. available on the base and XLT trim. This replaces the older 2.0L Ecoboost and provides a 270hp, a 13 per cent bump over the last version. The 290hp 3.5L V6 is carried over but the Sport trim and new Platinum trim will be fitted with the 365hp Ecoboost V6. Ford claims that styling is the number one purchase consideration so the shape was retained but new grille and LED headlamps help refresh the look.

Honda HR-V Coming in 2015 is another SUV, smaller than the CR-V, helping to define the new subcompact SUV market.

This little runabout is built off the excellent Honda Fit platform and will include many of the features that make that car a standout. The first is the interior of the HR-V. It will also feature Honda’s Magic Seats that flip

and fold for amazing versatility. The same 1.8L 4-clinder engine with 138hp will power this vehicle, either with FWD or AWD, through a continuously variable transmission or 6-cpeed manual. Pricing will be introduced closer to the introduction this coming spring. Built in Mexico, the HR-V will give Honda the same leg up that the original CR-V did for the small SUV segment.

Chevrolet Volt It might surprise many people that the best selling electric car in Canada is the Chevrolet Volt, not the sexy Tesla Model S. There are many reasons for this, mainly the fact that the Volt provides all-electric transportation for 65 kms but with the aid of a small 4-cylinder generator to extend the range over 300 kms. This car has all of the upside of an electric car with none of the range limiting restrictions. In 2015, Chevrolet will introduce the second generation of Chevrolet Volt, one that hopes to improve on the usability of the car in terms of comfort and electric driving range. General Motors will showcase the next generation car in January at the Detroit Auto Show and the company’s CEO has stated that the new car “will store more energy in its battery pack with fewer cells, yet go further on a charge.”

General Motors claims that 80 per cent of current Volt owners commute entirely on electric power, so any improvement to range will help increase this number.

The Volt isn’t a huge volume seller for General Motors but this new model will help the company to showcase what it can do technologically. General Motors has the capability to produce some the most advanced cars on the road. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Question of the Week Alexandra Straub writes this week about the unusual new colours featured on cars at the LA Auto Show. Do you favour one colour when you buy a car. If so, what and why?

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Safety Tip: On average, there are almost double the crashes resulting in injury or fatality in B.C. due to driving too fast for conditions in December. In poor conditions, slow down, increase your following distance and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.

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