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Rail strike ends with binding arbitration

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staf

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he rails were only empty for a day at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) as the company and its union put a halt to the 24-hour strike after agreeing to binding arbitration, mere hours before back-to-work legislation could be put into place.

"This decision ensures both sides will get back to the table, and get us back to moving Canada's economy forward," said E. Hunter Harrison, CP's Chief Executive Officer.

"While we would have preferred a negotiated settlement, this is the right thing to do at this time."

A federally appointed arbitrator

will oversee the talks.

The strike saw over 3,300 Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) members walk off the rails on Sunday when their union and CP failed to reach an agreement in negotiations.

TCRC represents locomotive engineers and conductors all across the country and last Wednesday had given CP a strike deadline of midnight Sunday, along with a list of demands pointing to long hours and unpredictable schedules as the union’s foremost issues.

CP made a statement Sunday, calling the union’s decision to move forward with a strike “disappointing.” “[Teamster’s] leadership claims

that lack of time off is at the heart of its reluctance to negotiate, yet 72 per cent of all engineers and conductors do not take the time off they are entitled to,” said CP. On Saturday, it appeared the two parties had reached a tentative three-year deal, but TCRC ultimately backed out upon lastminute review. The union felt the offer echoed tactics that resulted in government legislation that brought an end to the National Rail Strike at Canadian National in 2007.

The government was prepared to repeat history and, heading into Monday, had plans to enact legislation that would force a stoppage of the strike, according to a government source statement

to The Canadian Press. TCRC President Douglas Finnson divulged in a statement, “Late tonight it was revealed how severe the concessionary demands of the employer really are … We are on strike to overcome the culture of fear initiated by CP management, to achieve a healthy and safe work environment for the working people, and to introduce effective and progressive fatigue countermeasures within our workplace without diminishing the collective agreement.”

The country’s number two railway did manage to reach a lastminute four-year agreement deal with Unifor, the union representing safety and maintenance workers.

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Elkford deer relocation set for Fall 2015

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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The District of Elkford plans to collar and relocate part of its 70-80 deer population starting this fall. Photo from The Free Press files.

he District of Elkford is looking to move forward with its plan for deer relocation in September or October of this year.

The district hired a consultant and a report was filed, highlighting the relocation process and its costs. Over the next few council meetings, staff and council will review the report and consider whether the tagging, collaring and relocating of the 70-80 deer in the district is worth the time and expense.

“I’m very excited that I’ve had a chance to lead this project,” said Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher.

“We have the information, now we’re going to study, review and discuss it.”

McKerracher has hopes that the district will obtain government or Fish and Wildlife Bureau funding, as each collar will cost approximately $1,500.

Half of the deer will be tagged, half collared and 20 will be

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young moms with strollers it’s not relocated.

“We’re not sure with the cost a good thing either.”

The aggressive behaviour of of the collars if we can move forward unless we have financial Elkford’s deer is what fuelled last support from someone else,” said year’s cull, which was met with McKerracher. “It would be a pilot some opposition.

“There was an outspoken group project and if it were to work with any success it would be a huge in the community that were very benefit to all the municipalities in strongly opposed to the deer cull,” noted McKerracher.

B.C.” “There were a McKerracher lot of people in has suggested that “I’m very excited the community the government that I’ve had a in favour of the create a fund for chance to lead this cull, but of course municipalities such project. We have they don’t march as Elkford and the information, around with signs.” those vulnerable to now we’re going to Since last year’s deer populations to study, review and harvest, a Wildlife apply for financial discuss it.”

Management assistance in Committee has relocation. been formed and “I wanted to Dean McKerracher includes one of set up a fund so Elkford Mayor the strongest that communities opponents of the that have done all cull. their homework McKerracher said and formed their committees and by-laws about not that having an oppositional voice feeding wildlife, planting different on the committee allows them to shrubs, making sure you’re provide input immediately and to growing the right things in your follow along with the issue from backyard and who have taken all its inception.

The committee also includes the the steps to get to the relocation phase can apply for funding once a mayors of Cranbrook, Kimberley year to help with relocation costs,” and Invermere who also intend to relocate portions of their deer explained McKerracher.

McKerracher added, “It’s populations.

Once council has made a important that we’re all on the same page and we’re all trying decision regarding relocation, an to do the right thing. I realize open public forum will be held and that culling or harvesting is not detailed relocation information a great thing but when the deer will be shared with the community. are aggressive and start attacking

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Fernie chamber plans for snowless Griz Days The annual Commit 2 Pain Rail Jam may not move forward as planned due to a lack of snow.

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The journey has begun but is far from over.

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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ith the Griz Days winter festival just around the corner, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce is expressing concern over the continuous warm weather and how it might alter plans for the annual Commit 2 Pain Rail Jam. During the Feb. 10 council meeting, Fernie Chamber of Commerce executive director Corien Sieders asked for the city’s support in the Griz Days festival, while addressing her concern over the lack of snow this season.

“We are looking into what the opportunities are and what we can offer if there’s no snow in town,” Sieders said, noting that at the beginning of February, the chamber met with Tourism Fernie and some other key stakeholders in the Griz Days festival to discuss what they can do to ensure the festival attracts out-of-towners and Fernie locals alike.

In terms of the Commit 2 Pain Rail Jam, Sieders noted that the chamber is currently working towards a solution so that they can still host a similar event if it fails to snow.

“We are looking into a plan B to have a mini skateboard jam, or we will set up a certain trail for the snow bikes,” said Sieders.

Coun. Phil Iddon noted that despite unfavourable conditions, the annual Snow Drag race — a snowmobile race — was able to go forward as planned.

“I know we had snow issues for the snow drags and they did a great job at doing construction for that,” said Iddon. “There are options for us and that’s great.”

During the 2014 Griz Days winter festival, 250 man hours were dedicated and the city put forward $16,000, $7,700 of which were related to equipment cost, including the cost of the rail jam equipment according to Chief Executive Officer Jim Hendricks.

“The event is a true representation of a model community event in which many partners and stakeholders are involved in the preparation, execution and conclusion of Griz Days,” Hendricks said. “Without the city’s ongoing support, the event would not be able to achieve the level of success it has in the past.”

Sieders noted that she plans to speak with Griz Days stakeholders over the next week in order to put an alternative plan in place for the rail jam event, along with other snow related festivities. If additional funding is required, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce will bring their findings forward to the city prior to the event.

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TELUS brings fibre Canfor announces optic cable to Fernie Canal Flats layoffs

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

Employees may be moved to Elko mill

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By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

This multimillion dollar investment will allow locals and visitors alike to access internet with dramatically faster speeds, n keeping up with the latest advances in something Sauvé said will open up communication technology, Fernie resi- opportunities throughout the community. dents and visitors will be introduced to “It’s going to offer Internet speeds of fibre optic cable. up to 100 megabits per second and way Last week, TELUS announced that they more capacity,” noted Sauvé. “Fernie, the will be connecting 90 per cent of homes and municipality, was just so supportive and they businesses directly to fibre optic cable — really see the benefits, especially attracting a technology that uses glass talented professionals or plastic threads to transmit that can now work from data. home or operate their own “This build, we’re “It’s essentially a pilot business.” really hoping, is program that we’re bringing Over the next few months, going to change to a handful of communities the TELUS community will people’s lives for the throughout B.C. and Alberta,” be approaching residents better.”

TELUS communications and business owners to manager Liz Sauvé said. “This discuss this opportunity.

Liz Sauvé build, we’re really hoping, is Sauvé noted that the TELUS communication going to change people’s lives build comes at no cost manager for the better.” to the taxpayers, and TELUS president of individuals do not have to broadband networks Tony be a TELUS customer to Geheran added, “Fernie will say yes to the build, nor now be as well connected as any major urban is there a commitment to purchase TELUS centre in North America.” services once the build is complete.

The network will be made available to “It’s really great news for a community like 3,400 residents and businesses throughout Fernie,” said Sauvé.

Fernie, with residents having access to this Geheran added that as the requirements high speed connection as early as August. for Internet access continue to grow, the The project is set to begin in April, as a crew bandwidth — the bit-rate of available or of 50 to 60 will begin installing the fibre optic consumed information — can’t keep up with cable reels. Geheran noted that the project the demand. is expected to be completed by October, “For us, fibre is the logical solution to that and will likely create a small influx in the problem,” he said, adding that the technology economy throughout those seven months. has a limitless future capacity. “We think it’s “We aim to do this build in a year,” said going to be really good for the community.”

Geheran. “It drives a small economic boom.”

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Contract Position - Elk Valley Child Care Research Project Project Context Individuals and organizations concerned with child care availability, affordability and accessibility in Elkford, Sparwood and Fernie, came together and the Elk Valley Child Care Advisory Initiative (EVCCAI) was established, recognizing that each of the communities in the Elk Valley have unique child care issues. To better understand these issues, the Advisory Initiative Steering Committee, under the umbrella of the Elkford Women’s Task Force, is seeking a social specialist to survey the communities and develop recommendations.

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anfor’s Canal Flats sawmill will be permanently laying off 81 employees as it downsizes from two shifts to one.

The layoff is credited to a lack of economically available fiber, and will go into effect May 4.

“This is devastating news for our members, their families, Canal Flats, surrounding communities and the local union,” said Doug Singer, President of United Steelworkers Local 1-405 in Cranbrook through a release.

Singer noted that the significant layoff, which slashed the mill’s employee numbers by more than half, was not temporary and that Canfor and USW 1-405 had set up a Transition Office at the Canal Flats operation to deal with severance, transfers, pension impacts and moving costs.

The company expects many of those transfers to be to nearby mills in Elko and Radium.

Corinne Stavness, Director of Public Affairs for Canfor, said that, “We will be offering all the employees transfers to other divisions and we will be putting a priority on the local mills as it’s the least disruptive to people to move within the region as opposed to our other mills, which are located across the province … so we do hopefully expect those positions to be filled.

However, at this point it’s too early to say, as the Canal Flats mill is currently still operating.”

Stavness said that the company needs employees to first express interest in transferring and they are currently holding off on hiring for available positions at the local mills until they can evaluate employee transfer numbers.

“We hope to keep every single one of our employees, regionally, or if they move. We’re hiring across our company so we sincerely hope we can keep everyone, though we understand it can be tricky,” concluded Stavness.

Singer echoed this statement and said that he, Vice President Doug Wood and Financial Secretary/Business Agent Jeff Bromley would “do everything we can to reduce the impact from this permanent reduction to our members, their families and communities.”

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Council rezones Grassland and rangeland Fernie cottages grants now available

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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ommercially zoned properties along Highway 3, mainly on 7th and 8th Ave. have been rezoned and permitted for single-family use after residents raised concerns over preserving already established housing properties.

The zoning bylaw was amended during the Feb. 10 council meeting.

“The intent of what we’re trying to achieve here is, we want to have some flexibility built into this zoning,” Director of Planning Bruce Lennox said. “We don’t want to break up the highway corridor.”

The proposed bylaw will entail deeming 22 parcels of land on the west side of Highway 3 as single-family dwellings.

Lennox noted that the issue arose after residents in that area said the value that historic miner cottages have in the community, including the ones along Highway 3, and the need to preserve the houses that are thought to add character to the mining community.

“The intent was to recognize what we already have,” Lennox said, adding that in the unlikely event of a property burning down, the amendment now allows that property to be rebuilt as a singlefamily dwelling.

After proposing the idea to residents throughout the city, Fernie council only received one written submission in support of the amendment.

“We fully support the proposed addition,” Scott and Melissa Knoll wrote. “We believe this would be a great change and help support the ideal blend of mixed use in the neighbourhood.”

The letter continued, “Many of those properties were built as single-family homes but were zoned as commercial, which clouds the use and confuses/scares away home buyers. Let us know if we can help support this proposal in any way.”

Council approved the recommendation.

better understanding of these areas. “ G r a s s l a n d and rangeland ecosystems are a very diverse and fragile part of the Basin environment, and are under constant pressure from a variety of sources,” said Rick Allen, Columbia Basin Trust Program Manager for the Environment in a release.

Applications for The Columbia Basin Trust is offering over $200,000 in grant money for these grants are ranchers and Crown range tenure owners.

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By Sarah Kucharski information Free Press Staff “Grassland and rangeland or to apply, ecosystems are a very diverse c o n t a c t ver $200,000 in grant money is and fragile part of the Basin p r o g r a m still available to ranchers and coordinator environment, and are under Crown range tenure owners Steve Byford at constant pressure from a for the improvement and enhance250-426-4315. ment of grasslands and rangelands. variety of sources.”

Information In the last year, $235,000 worth of is also available grants was pushed into 27 projects Rick Allen at cbt.org/ across the province to control weeds, Columbia Basin Trust Program grep2015 rehabilitate damaged riparian areas, Manager protect critical habitats and develop educational programs in schools for

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The District is seeking to fill two (2) positions.

Membership is open to residents of the District of Elkford only.

Volunteer Application Forms and copies of the Terms of Reference are available at the District Municipal Office or the District of Elkford’s website at www.elkford.ca.

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Editorial

by Katelyn Dingman

Last weekend, while reading the National Post, I came across an article entitled “Possibility that incurable depression meets criteria for doctorassisted suicide raises ethical concerns.”

Discussion on doctor-assisted death has spread across the nation after the Supreme Court of Canada moved forward with its legalization. The ethical concern in this case is the fact that the Supreme Court’s recent decision applies to not only patients with incurable physical illnesses, but also patients with mental illnesses.

I can understand why many would consider this recent ruling extremely harsh and ethically wrong. As the National Post article read, “The notion that mental illness might make someone eligible for state-sanctioned assisted death… is causing unease…” I think that individuals should delve further into the facts before making an uninformed decision.

Patients must meet strict criteria before this option is even considered. According to leading Canadian bioethicist Udo Schuklenk, doctors must confirm the patients competence before doctor-assisted death can even be viewed as an option. Dr. Schuklenk also noted that the doctor must first establish that the individuals condition is one that cannot be improved, a qualification that can’t be determined until the patient has undergone several years of clinical care involving psychotherapy, anti-depressant drugs and other ‘cures’ for depression.

The thought of depression meeting the criteria for legalized doctor-assisted death is alarming to many individuals, especially considering that according to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 20 per cent of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime.

Medical professionals, including Dr. Schuklenk, consider untreatable depression to be equal, if not more painful, than the suffering endured by those living with a painful physical illness.

Although I have no personal experience in this, I believe this could certainly be the case.

The article also states, “In its historic and unanimous decision, the Supreme Court justices ruled competent, consenting adults suffering a ‘grievous and irremediable’ medical condition causing intolerable physical or psychological suffering have a Constitutional right to a doctor’s aid in dying.” The fact of the matter is that this law was designed to allow individuals, whether they are suffering from a physical or mental illness, to die with dignity, and although I understand and recognize the ethical dilemma, I believe individuals need to first understand the law before taking a stance against it.

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Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor TOOT!! TOOT!! LONG LIVE THE WHISTLE!!!

In response to your editorial concerning the train whistle, the conductor is in charge of the train. The engineer blows the whistle. Most locomotives today have a sequence whistle.

It is controlled by Transport Canada and is activated at the W (Whistle post sign). One long, two short, one long as the locomotive crosses the crossing. The whistles only last seconds depending on the speed of the train. If an engineer fails to blow the whistle and an accident should occur, the engineer and the conductor will face strict and severe disciplinary action even if the arms are at the crossing.

From the early 1900s, the City of Fernie has had three active crossings in the city limits. Therefore, Katelyn, you are living and walking your dog in a whistle zone. You also stated that you were awakened at 2 a.m. by a high-pitched sound.

HELLO, WELCOME TO FERNIE!!! Other residents and I are also awakened at 2 a.m. to wild parties, fireworks, and later we get shaken out of our senses and even the bed by

the avalanche gun. It rattles the chandeliers and makes all of the pictures in the house cockeyed!! What an invitation!

Try sleeping through this when you are working shift work.

Hundreds of the residents and I are still searching for solutions to end this horrible bombardment, which definitely affects our lives, the sanity of pets and wildlife, and also attributes to certain cracking of our drywall in our homes. In comparison, the train whistle seems relatively insignificant.

As I see it, many of the recent residents to Fernie are highly interested in partying and increasing the noise level to an intolerable decibel without any regard as to how the people who have worked hard to make Fernie a place to live, work and raise a family. The commotions that arise from this behaviour, in no way, are of their concern. Your editorial should also address the disturbances caused by the boom boom of the avalanche gun. One thought, concerning the weekly opinion poll, is to ask how many people are disturbed by these two nuisances. People should keep in mind that, even with the income of the hospitality industry and the ski hill combined, it does not match or even come close to the income that the coal trains have brought and continue to bring the city and, definitely, which affords you the opportunity to live and work here.

Joe Macosko Fernie, B.C

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street or go to an event and we would know almost everyone there, however, over time, friends moved on and new people came to Fernie. We have noticed in the last few years that as we walk down the street or go to events, the people we know in the sea of faces are fewer. That is why this dance was so wonderful.

The square dances, round dances and reels were all mixers. We met and danced with many people new to us.

We are heartened by the fact that you, this new generation of people, are willing to step up and volunteer for organizations in Fernie.

By volunteering your time, energy and talents, you help sustain the important work of the organizations in this community. It is through your support, care and love for the people of Fernie that you make this a wonderful community in which we live.

Our thanks go to all who were part of this evening. Hopefully there will be many more occasions for community dances where we can all kick up our heels and have fun.

Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 the Old Timey Dance I would like to thank Mike and Ani Hepher for organizing the Old Timey Dance, held Feb. 6 at the Elks Hall.

This dance was a fundraiser for the Fernie and area hospice.

Mike, Anie and the members of Kootenay Stringbenders volunteered their time, energy and talents to make the evening a success. They brought in caller Leslie Bauman Gotfrit from Calgary to teach and call the dances to those present. The audience ranged in age from toddlers to seniors. It was a real community get-together.

This spring, David and I will celebrate having lived in Fernie for 40 years. As a young couple new to Fernie, we joined and volunteered for various organizations to get to know people. We have continued to do a variety of volunteer work to this day.

Throughout our years in Fernie we have seen many changes in the dynamics of this community. For many years we could walk down the

Lynda and David Bird Fernie, B.C.

Letter to the editor regarding ISIS To his supporters, Stephen Harper is an honest man. To his critics, a hypocrite.

On Jan. 30 this year he stood in the House of Commons and fanned the flames of discord and prejudice: 'A great evil has descended on our world...' he intoned. He was talking about ISIS and how its existence justified his introduction of police-state laws and mentality to Canada.

No sane human being would give moral, material or any other kind of support to this Sunni Moslem death cult. There are, however, statistics out there, which may give us a different perspective on Harper’s manufactured paranoia.

For instance, in 2013, 16,000 people were killed in Mexican drug wars, more than ISIS has killed in Iraq in the last three years. Hundreds of the 16,000 were beheaded, gutted or burned and hung in town and village squares. Mr. Harper, however, has never denounced this as 'a great evil.' It would seem that he considers corporate Mexico and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) much more important than the human rights of 43 students, kidnapped in Iguala, executed, burned and dumped into a mass grave. Since 2006, the estimated number of beheadings perpetrated by ISIS is in excess of 100. Yet in 2014 alone, Saudi Arabia recorded 87 beheadings, some of them for the heinous crimes of witchcraft or smoking weed. It should also be remembered that 15 of the 19 fanatics who brought down the Twin Towers were Saudis.

And that, in a leaked 2009 cable, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton admitted that, “Saudi Arabia remains a critical financial support base for al-Qaeda, the Taliban and other terrorist groups” - now including ISIS. Apparently, none of this is 'a great evil' either. In fact, instead of denouncing the Saudis for their support of ISIS, or for their floggings and beheadings, Harper will export, over the next 14 years, $15 billion worth of armoured cars and weaponry to his good friends the Wahhabi-Sunni Saud tribal dynasty, which rules Arabia with a rod of iron. It is entirely possible, therefore, that in the near future we will indeed witness 'a great evil': that of Canadian soldiers killed by Canadian armaments via Saudi Arabia, and due, almost entirely, to the hypocrisy of the Canadian prime minister.

JC Vallance, Fernie, B.C.

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was a victim of ageism.

At least, I thought I was. Let me explain. My girlfriend Shelby Cain recently t u r n e d thirty-something, and on a night when everyone could break free from their ample domestic responsibilities, we got together for a drink. Between the eight of us, there are a lot of offspring, so getting out for a night with the girls is very rare.

We were going to make the most of it.

Everyone looked great. Make-up was applied. Hair was shiny. Giddy from the high of freedom, one drink turned into a couple. There were shots. Eventually we exited the building, gulping in the fresh air and preparing to return home for night feedings and laundry folding.

That is, until the birthday girl made an announcement. “I want to go dancing!”

Dancing. The word felt foreign as I kicked it around in my brain. We could go dancing. Yes. Emboldened by our new mission, we strode down the street, perfume and confidence lingering in our wake.

As we entered the bar, heads turned to see what all the commotion was. It was eerily quiet. We made a request to the bartender. Play us a song. We want to dance. She plugged her phone into a speaker. The eight of us huddled up and shuffled around a bit. This just wouldn’t do. Eventually we admitted defeat and moved on, feeling a little like we had somehow transported to that town in Footloose, where dancing is outlawed.

We had to give it one more shot. When we arrived at our next destination, we paused to look at each other, knowing that if this final attempt failed, it would be over. The door swung open and we were met with a thumping bass and an empty dance floor. Yes. Smiles broke out as we placed coats and purses on a chair, just like the old days. As we were arranging the chair in a good line of sight, the top40 song that was playing faded out and a 90s classic began booming though the speaker. I love 90s music. And yes, it brought me right back to the summer of Grade 11. But why did the DJ switch the music as soon as we walked in? Did he think we were too old to listen to new music? Just because we were a pack of moms in our thirties, did we have to be stereotyped as only liking music from our youth? As 90s song after 90s song was played, I decided I was going to confront this little DJ, who looked like he was up past his bedtime, and let him know that just because we were a little older than his average customer doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy new music. So I did. Turns out it was 90s night.

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Mondays

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 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 – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 5:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30 to 9:00 pm – Women’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesdays

• 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Admission Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 1:00 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 • 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at

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

Wednesdays

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 1:15 to 2:30pm – Skate & Shoot at the Fernie Memorial 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 • 7:30 – Ladies Darts at the Fernie Legion (new members welcome) • 8:00 to 9:00pm –14+ Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays

• 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Admission Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena

• 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 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 • 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 10:30pm – Adult Rec Hockey 19+ at the Sparwood Arena

Fridays

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:45 to 11:45am – Youth Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena (No School Fridays) • 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 • 12:00 to 12:45pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena (No School Fridays) • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena • 3:00pm to 8:00pm – Public Swim

at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 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 • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Public Skate/ Rec Hockey at the Sparwood Arena • 6:00 to 8:00pm - $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm to 8:15pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 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 • Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre Open 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 • 2:00 to 3:45pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 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 & Sparwood Legion • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood & Elkford Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood & Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 6:45 to 8:15pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena

Sundays

• Noon to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 2:15 to 4:00pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:00 to 4:45pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 4:00 to 5:00pm – Lane Swim at

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

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Red Cedar Book Club: Legends, Icons & Rebels at Fernie Heritage Library 6:30 – 7:30 pm FernieMountainFilmFestival at the Fernie Community Centre Jeep Junior Freeski at Fernie Alpine Resort Banner Project Submission Deadline at Fernie Arts Station Byron Bay Musician Bevan Cuthbertson Live at Infinitea 8:00 pm Ben Fox from Nelson at the Royal FlatSpin & Straus DJ Party at the Central Fernie Skating Club Ice Carnival: The Little Mermaid at Fernie Memorial Arena 7:00 pm Live Painting Night and Art Auction with Local Artists at Infinitea 6:00 pm Shiny Things from Golden at the Central with Riley J Mobina Galore at the Royal – Punk Rock Anxiety Practical Intervention Strategies & Wellness Strategies for the Helping Professional Elk Valley Critical Incident Response Team at Sparwood Fire Hall Fernie Wine Club Event at Infinitea 6:00 pm Commit House Party at the Royal Mobile Library at Seniors Drop in Centre 12:15 – 12:45 pm Tea & Talk Book Club at Fernie Heritage Library 1:30 – 2:30 pm (New members welcome) HurtzDonutfromWhistlerat the Central Electro Swing Night at the Royal Griz Days Winter Festival Kick Off

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City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca City Council Meeting Schedule February 2015 1 8 15 22

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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

Pay Your Annual Utilities by February 27th and receive a 5% Discount

Leisure Services Happenings

The 2015 annual Utility charges for single family dwellings and residential strata units are set out below. A 5% discount is available if the full year is paid no later than February 27, 2015.

Fernie Aquatic Centre

Single Family Dwelling - Fernie 2015 Annual Utilities (water/sewer/garbage) If paid by February 27, 2015 $624.49

$657.36 SAVE $32.87

Single Family Dwelling – West Fernie 2015 Annual Utilities (water/garbage) $421.44 If paid by February 27, 2015 $400.37

SAVE $21.07

Residential Strata Unit - Fernie 2015 Annual Utilities (water/sewer) If paid by February 27, 2015

SAVE $29.38

$587.64 $558.26

The 5% discount is also available for business and all other classes of Utility accounts. Please contact City Hall at 250.423.6817 or cityhall@fernie.ca for more information.

Gain Experience. Get Involved.

Become a Volunteer!

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

The City is seeking a volunteer from the community to participate on the Beautification Committee. The City installs and displays seasonal lighting and decorations, banners and flowers for festive occasions, to promote community and cultural events, for tourism and marketing purposes, and to instill community pride and enhance its visual aesthetic.

Vehicle Parking in Fernie

The Beautification Committee formulates recommendations regarding initiatives and priorities within a specified framework and is responsible for:

991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)

In accordance with Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1400 the City of Fernie would like to remind residents that unless permitted by a traffic control device, no person shall stop, stand or park a motor vehicle: • in a manner contrary to a traffic control device; • in a manner contrary to the Winter Parking Regulations (in order to facilitate snow removal during the period of November 1st to April 15th); • for a continuous period in excess of 72 hours unless posted otherwise; • as to obstruct the movement of vehicles into or out of a driveway, private road, garage, carport or parking lot adjoining the highway; • so that any portion of the vehicle is adjacent to a curb painted yellow or red; • by parallel parking within one meter (3.28 ft) of any other vehicle; • facing in the opposite direction to the flow of traffic.

No person shall remove any notice or ticket placed or affixed on a vehicle by a Bylaw Enforcement Officer except the owner or operator of the motor vehicle.

To learn more about these and other bylaws please contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

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Developing and recommending on strategies and expenditures for the beautification of public spaces and commercial and residential neighborhoods such as landscaping, streetscaping, furnishings, banners, and seasonal decorations; Researching and making recommendations and reports to Council for an overall vision for the above; Developing and recommending a budget and implementation plan for the above; Developing and recommending an annual operational timeline for the above.

How Can You Apply?

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Review the Terms of Reference on the City’s website to determine if this committee is the right fit for you.

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Submit a letter of interest addressed to Council including: • Name, mailing & residential address and telephone number • Related experience.

• A brief statement regarding what you feel you can contribute to the committee.

Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue; • BY FAX: 250.423.3034; • BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Director of Corporate Administration Services, PO Box 190, Fernie BC, V0B 1M0; • BY EMAIL: email submission should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca The deadline to apply is 4:00PM on MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015.

Thank you for your interest in serving the civic needs of your City!

Pool, Pajamas, and Movie Night!

Bring your children down to the Fernie Aquatic Centre for a play in the pool, pajamas, popcorn and Despicable Me a fun movie your kids won’t want to miss.

February 20, 2014 5:30pm to 8:30pm $14.67+GST Ages 7 and up.

Winter 2015 Swim Schedule (January 4 - March 7, 2015) Public Swim Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 1:00pm and 3:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday, 12:00pm 6:00pm Water Slide Monday to Friday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday, 1:00pm 5:00pm Aqua Fit Active Fit Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:30am - 9:15am Gentle Fit (NEW TIME!) Tues/Thurs/Fri, 10:30am - 11:15am Crocodile Swim 1st and 3rd Saturday each month 3:00pm - 5:00pm For more information all Aquatic Programs including Lifeguard Training courses and Private Aquatic bookings available please call the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466.

Fernie Memorial Arena At the Fernie Memorial Arena we offer skating programs for the whole family.

Take part in Adult Shinny, Skate & Shoot (NEW Time) and No School Friday skating events.

Check our website for program dates and times.

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, February 23 Monday, March 2 Monday, March 16

(in Council Chambers)

Committee of the Whole Meeting at 1:00 pm Please note time change Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Energy Efficiency Incentive Program

The District of Sparwood has introduced an Energy Efficiency Incentive Program.

Builders are encouraged to participate in this program. For homes that achieve EnerGuide 80 or better, Sparwood will rebate 50% of the building permit fees and 100% of the energy audit fees. That incentive, combined with the incentives from BC Hydro could add up to almost $6,000 for a typical new home. For more information contact Nelson Wight, Manager of Planning at 250.425.6271 or email nwight@sparwood.ca.

Are Your House Numbers Visible from the Street?

Take a look at your house from the street at night to see if you can clearly identify your house numbers. You may want to ask friends or neighbours who visit your home if they saw your house numbers easily. Perhaps shrubs or trees are blocking visibility or the numbers are faded, or too small. Your house numbers should be visible from 150o at all angles.

District of Sparwood Building Inspection and Permit Services

Building permits provide homeowners and building owners with a reasonable assurance that the structure will perform as intended and provide occupants with an acceptable level of life safety.

District of Sparwood Inspection Services is the approving authority for all construction and renovations and is responsible for: • Issuing building/plumbing permits • Inspection of construction for all types of buildings • Plan review • Building code administration The best way to find out if you need a permit is to contact the Building Inspector prior to beginning.

In the past Sparwood has not required a survey certificate for new construction, but this practice is coming to an end. As of April 1, 2015 the District will require a survey certificate at the foundation stage.

Be responsible and be safe. Contact the Building Inspector, Riley Barnfather, for information on permits at: District of Sparwood 136 Spruce Avenue 250-425-6271 OR 250-425-6833 or buildingofficial@sparwood.ca or vhutchinson@sparwood.ca

In every emergency response time is critical; seconds lost can mean the difference of life and death. If your home or business is set back from the street, post your address number at the entrance to your driveway. New reflective lettering helps to make numbers visible at night.

Not only is this essential for fire, police or ambulance to find your home, it is also the law under our Building Bylaw.

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Consultation on Species at Risk Act Listing Process for Terrestrial Species

Environment Canada is committed to working with local governments to ensure the protection of species at risk and their critical habitats and is seeking comments on the potential impacts of amending the List of Wildlife Species at Risk under the Species at Risk Act (SARA).

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You are invited to submit comments on the potential impacts of amending the List of Wildlife Species at Risk according to the Committee of the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada status assessments. Your comments will be considered and will inform the Minister’s recommendation to Cabinet.

If you live in Sparwood, you are invited to a Public Budget Consultation Meeting that will be held to discuss the District’s Financial Plan for the next five years.

Council invites and encourages the public to attend and provide feedback that will assist Council in setting priorities for our community.

Six terrestrial species will follow an extended consultation process. Please provide remarks by October 15, 2015 for species following an extended consultation path.

Wednesday, February 25 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue

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Please provide remarks by April 15, 2015 for species under a normal consultation process.

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The District of Sparwood is currently recruiting for the following summer student positions: • • •

Parks and Greenbelt Workers Parks and Greenbelt Worker – RDEK Administrative Assistant

Employment begins May 4, 2015 through to August 28, 2015. You must currently be attending a full time program and be returning in September.

Please visit the District of Sparwood’s website at www.Sparwood.ca for further information on our employment opportunities.

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What’s on in the Elk Valley this week.

A memorable night with the Hark Raving Sirens at Infinitea T-bar

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The closed and introverted nature of the couples-themed evening such as this would challenge any seasoned musical veteran. These ladies kept it professional and cool without overpowering the mood. Call it old fashioned, but there’s something truly infectious about the harmonisation of multiple human voices.

It can be incredibly enviable to watch when performed so precisely right in front of your eyes; especially when the Sirens make it look so easy. Seamlessly weaving through the music, it becomes apparent why there’s a buzz surrounding these gals.

Previous shows with local folk/bluegrass giants Shred Kelly would only suggest that these ladies are used to rowdier settings, distinctly when a crowd begins to form in the backroom. The second half unleashed a wave of classic drinking songs that anyone familiar with the winter Fernie experience were only too happy to hear and throw themselves into. Relaxed and in the zone, the confidence of seeing old faces only pushed the band forward. Encouraging words from Siren voice and ukulele-shredder Kate Pollock, engaged the audience, breaking that intrusive fourth wall that loomed earlier in the evening. A resonating spirit could be felt throughout all corners of the venue, transforming a hustlingbustling restaurant of romantic sophistication into a tasteful gathering reminiscent of a vitalised 1920s underground jazz club.

With a line up of shows on the horizon, these Fernie singers are gathering momentum culminating this winter with an end of season appearance at Fernie Alpine Resort and opening for Shred Kelly on March 28 at the Community Centre. This promises to be an all-out musical feast for hungry ears and itchy

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 7 Letter to the editor regarding extreme poverty In 2000, the world harnessed incredible energy to develop the Millennium Development Goals - time-limited targets for addressing extreme poverty, hunger, disease, lack of shelter, all while promoting gender equality, education, and environmental sustainability. In 2015 these goals are due for renewal.

Over the past 15 years, huge gains have been made in reducing extreme poverty and improving health and education worldwide; the gulf between the developed and developing worlds has never been so small. And despite all the negative press about the global

economy, aid continues to grow, reaching $135 billion in 2013, the highest level ever recorded.

But while the world musters the will to finally confront humanity’s oldest miseries, as in so many other areas, Canada fails to assume its global responsibility. While total world aid increased six per cent, Canada’s dropped 11 per cent, and is the lowest of all major donor nations despite an enviable economy. It is now barely half of what it was in 1987.

As the new development goals are crafted this year, we have a chance to change this shameful record and increased aid funding. It's time Canada stood up in the world as a mature nation and assumed its responsibility towards the global poor.

Harper the Miser harms Canada's reputation worldwide I was shocked to find out that in 2013, funding the permanent elimination of extreme poverty rose 6.1 per cent worldwide, while Canada's contribution dropped a humiliating 11.4 per cent.

This year, the world will complete a global agreement called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is an election year. Please tell your MP and then your candidates that this miserly penny pinching is not only disgusting and morally offensive. The repercussions will harm our international reputation.

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Fernie hosts former Olympian Mark Tewksbury incorporated that knowledge in his Chef de Mission position.

With a team of 277 athletes and n keeping with Fernie’s well- 93 sports staff, Tewksbury’s job known athletic spirit, Canadian entailed keeping the Olympic spirit Olympian Mark Tewksbury alive and assisting the athletes in made his way to the Park Place the ultimate goal of Team Canada Lodge last Wednesday for The achieving a top 12 spot in the Fundamentals of Leadership: summer Olympics.

Stories from the Chef (de Mission) Despite not making a top 12 spot, luncheon presentation.

Tewksbury noted that he focused on Hosted by the Fernie Museum, in three words during his time as Chef partnership with the Fernie Rotary de Mission: achievement, leadership Club, the luncheon and legacy. attracted nearly “As leader my job 70 guests, clinging was to keep these “There’s a few on to Tewksbury’s words alive,” he defining moments engaging speech. added. in Olympic “There’s a few The former defining moments history.” swimming champion in Olympic history,” also spoke with said the prominent Mark Tewksbury hundreds of Fernie Olympic athlete, Canadian Olympian Secondary School who has taken students about antihome gold, silver bullying, and delivered and bronze medals, a presentation on the as he began his fundamentals of presentation. achievement with the Passing his Elk Valley Dolphins medals through Swim Club (EVDSC). the audience, Tewksbury quickly As a featured athlete in the Fernie switched direction, speaking about museum’s Olympic Spirit exhibit, his experience as the Chef de Mission the museum curator/director Ron — the diplomatic representative for Ulrich said they were fortunate to Team Canada — in the London be able to host Tewksbury at the 2012 summer Olympics luncheon.

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Mild weather didn’t stop Elkford’s Wild Winter Annual Winter in the Wild event attracted families and locals of all ages Dawson added, “It was absolutely a successful event despite the weather.

Everything went off just as we had planned, he District of Elkford hosted its annual just without snow.”

Winter in the Wild event last weekAmong some of the activities were a end, with numerous events scheduled pancake breakfast, the annual sno-ball for families and locals of all ages. tournament, public skating and swimming, Despite the mild weather resulting in less a turkey toss and a Terrifically Tacky Toque snow, the district’s Program and Marketing competition that invited locals to wear their Coordinator Chantel Dawson said, “We most ridiculous headwear. weren’t nervous at all. We can always make “It’s a huge family event, lots of families it work and we always have a back up.” and young kids,” noted Dawson. “A lot of the activities are family-oriented and that’s a big part of it.”

Dawson, however, stressed that the success of the event was due to the efforts of the community. “[Winter in the Wild] is always a huge success and, largely in part, due to our volunteers in the community,” said Dawson. “The credit for the event really goes to the volunteer groups in NEW PROGRAM: town that come out. We just oversee them and provide them with any Crib and Cards assistance they need as well as some Wednesdays @ 1:00 PM advertising. But the event would not be what it is without those volunteer Drop in. Coffee provided! groups.”

The list of volunteer groups included Wapiti Ski Club, Elkford Public Library, the Elk Valley Air Cadets, the Elkford Wills and Estate Planning Curling Club and many more.

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Playing their 52nd game in five months, the two teams took Sunday night’s tilt all the way to overtime where the Rockies managed to finish their disappointing season with a 3-2 overtime win.

The Ghostriders’ focus will now move to the Sponsored by playoffs, which began last night in Fernie against the Golden Rockets. While acknowledging the strength of the Golden squad, Mohr expressed his confidence in his team and is ready for Katie Anderson the weeks ahead. will be representing Derek Georgopolous, Aaron Neufeld, Sam Plaquin, Dylan Robertson and Joel Burgess line up “This group have shown Jaffray at the 2015 at the beginning of their final regular season game in junior hockey.

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Jeff Rayman’s living the dream in the WHL

always want to watch the Fernie Ghostriders play on a Friday or Saturday night. He put on a tiny version of the Riders’ uniform and began playing hockey at age four, dreaming of someday skating in front of his hometown crowd.

Now 18, Rayman is tearing it up as a Spokane Chief in the Western Hockey League. The 6’3” defenseman was picked up by the club for the 2013-14 season after attending training camp for the second time.

“It was just a flood of emotions because I’d always wanted to play in the WHL,” says Rayman, reflecting on his experience of being selected to the Chiefs.

“I was elated, I couldn’t believe it, it was a dream come true for me.”

While his inaugural season in the WHL was spent learning the ropes and adapting to the intensity of major junior hockey, Rayman spent the summer of 2014 working with former NHL player and fellow Fernie Jeff Rayman on the blue line for the Spokane local Jason Krog to step up his Chiefs.

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By Sara Moulton make a push to get drafted to the NHL, and Free Press Staff he took me under his wing and pushed me ike so many youngsters who have the farthest I’ve ever been pushed before grown up in the Elk Valley since … when you train with Jason, well, the the early 1990s, Jeff Rayman would guy is an animal,” Rayman laughs.

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The hard work has certainly paid off through traffic and it found the twine. I’m for the 2014-15 campaign, with Rayman pretty sure I was on the ice for it.”

As for the future, Rayman’s updated skating in 45 tilts and earning five assists as of Feb. 14. He credits his mentor for his goal since joining the WHL is to make increased amount of ice time and a more the jump to professional hockey, with the prominent presence on the squad, including ultimate dream of someday playing for participating in special teams and acting as the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, he a leader to some of his younger teammates. is also dedicated to his education and is The experience of leaving a small-town considering the option of university in the home for an opportunity in a big city is one future. Rayman even won the Spokane that Rayman still remembers well, and he Chiefs’ Scholastic Player of the Year award for his academic acknowledges the efforts in 2014, role of teammates balancing his final and billet families “If you go pro, so be it. But year of high school in helping new if they can turn you into with his rookie recruits to adapt a better person than you season in the WHL. to their new already are, then their job is U l t i m a t e l y, environment. done. Spokane preaches that Rayman sees his Although there experience with is only a small and they do a great job, I’ve the Spokane Chiefs window of time never met one Spokane Chief as one of personal for athletes to who wasn’t a great guy.” growth and return home for development rather the holidays, the Jeff Rayman than a singular opportunity to see Spokane Chief focus on advancing friends and family within the sport. is something to look “If you go pro, so forward to. Having played a season with the Ghostriders in be it. But if they can turn you into a better 2012-13, Rayman has former teammates person than you already are, then their job who are still in Fernie, including current is done. Spokane preaches that and they do a great job, I’ve never met one Spokane captain Dylan Robertson.

“It’s always nice to see your friends Chief who wasn’t a great guy.

“The coaching that I’ve had, the person succeed and I’m proud of him,” says that they’ve turned me into and the Robertson of his younger comrade.

He adds with a smile “Playing with him improvements that I’ve made as a hockey in his 16-year-old year … I remember his player from two years ago are unreal. I first goal; it was this shot from the point wouldn’t change a thing.”

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Local athlete boards her way into Canada Winter Games The Fernie-born Anderson, who has been snowboarding since she was six, is just one of many talented youth athletes representing Team B.C. in the competition and one of 16 who will be competing in the snowboarding portion of the games.

Anderson has cited her main goal during the competition as simply doing her best and having fun while she hits the slopes.

Her past accomplishments include attending the Junior Worlds competition and achieving a podium finish in the North American Cup competition.

Competitors who take part in the event are often flagged as “the country’s next generation Local snowboarder Katie Anderson is set to compete in the 2015 Canada Winter Games. of national, international and

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Among the star athletes who

By Sarah Kucharski made early debuts at the games Free Press Staff are hockey players Sidney Crosby and Hayley Wickenheiser, basketball player Steve Nash and speed skater Catriona Le affray resident Katie Anderson, 19, will be representing May Doan. her community at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

This is the first time a British Columbian city has hosted the Thousands of athletes arrived in Prince George, B.C. winter edition of the Canada Games, which will conclude on on Feb.13 as part of the 2015 Winter Games — the country’s March 1. largest multi-sport competition for young athletes.

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The Fernie Museum exhibit Olympic Spirit: Canada’s Sport Heroes is on display until March and features portraits of 12 Canadian Olympians, including Martin, who have led Canadian sports culture through the years.

raw weight is the effort it takes for a curling rock to make it to the house – it can be compared to the effort it takes an athlete to get to the pinnacle of their sport.

The Fernie Museum and the Fernie Curling Club are pleased to host Canada’s premier Olympic curler Kevin Martin in Fernie as part of the museum’s “Road to the Olympics” program series.

The 2012 Vancouver Olympic gold medal winner will be the SIGN UP BY MARCH 1 featured presenter at TO RECEIVE 2014 RATES Draw Weight – Curling 360 Card to the Olympics at the ON MEMBERSHIPS Lower rates, gift Fernie Curling Club on packages and PLUS 1 dozen Taylor Made Saturday Feb. 28 at 7 points towards Tour Preferred balls, free golf and p.m. Banquet tickets valued at $75 merchandise. are $50 per person and Purchase your will include a gourmet 360 Card today! buffet, celebratory toast, silent auction and presentation.

Martin will also be leading a curling clinic at the Fernie Curling Club that day from 1-2:30 p.m. The clinic NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS for 2015 is open to all curling •FREE junior membership with each full play adult membership abilities and costs $15 •All adult members receive a FREE member guest punch card, granting local per student and $25 rates to guests for up to six rounds per adult.

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3. Believe – Believe in us and never, ever give up on us.

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5. Listen – Listen and value youth opinions and feelings.

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6. Role Model – Be a positive role model. Be trustworthy, honest, fair and dependable.

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8. Make time – Make time for us.

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10. Play – Provide a range of opportunities that are safe and playful and help us make a difference.

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Mayor’s update for the month of January

sidered to be the ultimate authority on council procedures and the role of n Monday, Jan. 5 there was a presentation by mayor and councillors.

Urban Systems regarding the development cost A note of thanks to charges update with an open house held at the Electoral Area A Director Senior’s Centre. The grants committee and I reviewed Mike Sosnowski for applications the following day. Wednesday was spent agreeing to continue his with registered parliamentarian Eli Mina, followed by donation of $80,000 each two days of meetings at the Regional District. Mina is con- for the years 2015 and 2016 as a small contribution towards the many services his constituents of Area A access and use in the City of Fernie. We share services gladly, but having recognition with a show of financial support is very Mayor Mary Giuliano updates Fernie residents on what happened throughout January.

Photo from The Free Press files. much appreciated.

Council has directed staff addition to acting, Thomas is also a director, producer and to initiate a process to extend the municipal boundary to writer. I extended an invitation to him to come to Fernie include the property north of Brenners Road on which for the next film and he said that using Cranbrook and from 1:00 to 5:00 pm the new Fernie Ford dealership sits and also to initiate Fernie had been discussed. a boundary extension process to increase the supply of The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) community service to commercial and light industrial land in the city. consultation was well attended with over 85 people. Lots The trail system has many garbage containers along of ideas came forward, such as CBT supporting busing the route but in past winters it has been difficult for city within Fernie, along with trails, buying land around town workers to access the bins for several reasons. This year for conservation, affordable housing and a new college it was decided that the city would try a pilot project that campus. Part of the evening included a draw for $1,000 to at would have some bins remain closed instead of physically donate. My name was drawn and I’m pleased to pass this removing them. From the disappointing results, it is amount to the Senior Centre’s group. obvious this experiment has failed. Maps showing where This leads to the opportunity to thank all the volunteers Let us know what you think. bins were open were ignored and garbage deposited at in this town, they are truly unsung heroes. I’m so proud to We would love your feedback! the base of the bins was everywhere, including in the call Fernie home, especially when I read of Rhoda DeLuca proximity of where bins were open. I am appalled both as and Jeri Mitchell organizing Random Acts of Kindness, an individual and as mayor that people would deliberately Call the Library at 250-423-4458 Stephanie Rogers stepping in to organize Smiles for throw their garbage and bags of dog poop everywhere. or check our website for details at Shyanne and the many people organizing fundraisers for There is a certain amount of personal responsibility that http://fernie.bclibrary.ca the family. needs to be shown by those using the trails. Lacking that, Other fundraisers include Shred Kelly's Colour Crawl how about showing some respect for and the ladies that organized the Lantern Festival. There this beautiful area that many of us call are also all the volunteers that make the film festivals, The Elk Valley Hospital Foundation proudly presents home, for visitors and residents alike bike festivals, swim meets, kids triathlons, soccer, ball this is unacceptable behaviour, and is an Elk Valley and all sports events happen. There is Search and Rescue, Hospital Foundation incredible insult to the land and to the the environmental groups that clean the river each year, people. students from schools that do the Trash Bash, all the Council has extended an invitation to church groups, service clubs that do so much like Rotary, the East Kootenay Assessment Office Elks, Lions, Legion, and the Fernie Rod and Gun Club, for a presentation on their work and as well as those who volunteer on an individual basis also to Teck in order for them to provide for friends and neighbours and with work with city information on the tailings facilities, committees like the Official Community Plan (OCP) emergency response planning and dam and Quality of Life, Design Review Panel, Beautification safety inspection reviews for their Elk and Leisure Services Advisory Board, Greenhouse Gas Valley Operations.

Reduction, the Fernie Library and The Arts Station. It’s I attended the opening of the Reel impossible to name each person, but certainly without Canadian Film Festival and got to meet 521 4th Ave. this volunteer component, our town wouldn’t be what actors Phillip Thomas and Terry Field it is. Fernie may have physically changed over the years as well as producer Caitlyn Das from but the one thing that remains constant is the amazing the film When the Ocean Met the Sky. In generosity of the people that choose to live and visit here.

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hen a child or teenager is diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer or organ failure, friends and neighbours often drop off casseroles or ask how they can stigma from mental illness and getting the help. The community rallies around the effected family to buoy them with family support you need support in their time of need.

Not so — at least until now — when the diagnosis is a mental health issue.

Dr. David Smith In fact, parents often say that their journey through the medical system, education, and social services, as well as society at large, with a child or youth with a mental health issue is one of the most lonely, isolating and emotionally difficult journey they have ever faced.

“My daughter’s struggle with severe depression was more difficult for me than my husband’s sudden death,” said one mother, who is a family representative in the Interior’s Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative. “After he died, people brought food, came by to watch my kids, let me cry and talk. When my daughter got ill, people stayed far away, but I needed more support than ever.”

Keli Anderson, co-founder of the Families Organized for Recognition and Care Equality Society for Kids’ Mental Health (F.O.R.C.E) knows that experience well. Her young son began showing behavioural problems and mental health issues 22 years ago at the age of five, which turned out to be very early-onset bipolar disorder. Anderson felt shamed, blamed and completely on her own to navigate confusing and uncompassionate systems and an indifferent society. So the B.C. mother, along with another mother facing the same challenges started The F.O.R.C.E. (forcesociety.com) to provide support, information, understanding and advocacy for families with children and youth with mental health issues. One of their popular and very helpful programs is the “Parent In Residence” and “Youth in Residence” positions in various regions, staffed by individuals with lived experience in child and youth mental health who help those just encountering the system, or any way along their journey.

Thanks to the work of organizations like The F.O.R.C.E. — which truly has become a force in B.C. for family support and advocacy — as well as the growth of other support organizations, families are no longer so alone. Youth and families are also front and centre in the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use collaborative, which started in the Interior a year ago and is now expanding to Vancouver Island. Jointly funded by the B.C. government and Doctors of BC, the Collaborative is bringing families and youth together with a wide array of B.C. mental health professionals, including clinicians from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, physicians, school counsellors, community agencies, the RCMP and more. Together the more than 200 members of the collaborative are working to improve timely access and integration of child and youth mental health services in the province by working on local action teams in various communities, and finding solutions to system barriers through Working Groups. This series of seven columns is part of the work to improve mental health awareness and reduce barriers to care.

Fortunately, the unnecessary stigma that has surrounded mental illness for decades is finally beginning to lessen. An increasing number of articulate, compassionate and public individuals are coming forward to tell their personal stories of life with a mental illness. Public individuals like Olympic athlete Clara Hughes, CBC radio host Sheilagh Rogers, actress Catherine Zeta Jones and comedian Robin Williams have all raised awareness and understanding, and reduced stigma to unprecedented levels.

Youth, too, are coming forward in schools and communities to share their experiences and help others make the path less isolating. This growing openness and recognition is helping all of us understand that mental illness touches us all and that fostering mental wellness is a task for every one of us.

The Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative has received funding through to 2016 and is determined to make the experience for youth and families much more timely, efficient, effective and less isolating. While we still have a ways to go, with increased education and awareness, better integration of services, more family support and advocacy, as well as reduced levels of stigma, the future is growing ever brighter for children, youth and families experiencing mental health issues.

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with MLA Bill Bennett 1. We are creating a management plan for Lake Koocanusa and area. Building on the important work done by the Cranbrook West Recreation Access Committee, the Province, the Ktunuxa, CBT and the RDEK are building a plan that protects wildlife habitat, responsible recreation and agricultural grazing without diminishing the fun that we all like to have at Koocanusa.

2. Koocanusa should be able to sustain camping, boating, fishing, quading, hiking and hunting but we all know that some activities at Koocanusa do not respect the land or the precious natural recreation asset we have there. The plan will accommodate most activities but there will be a few rules.

Kieran Jones beams with excitement, while twin sister Anika looks on. Their dad Brent is registering them both for September Kindergarten at Isabella Dicken Elementary School (IDES). Registration for Kindergarten students born in 2010 is well underway and parents are being asked to drop by the school before Feb. 26 to register their child. Please contact IDES at (250) 423-4651 for more information on Kindergarten registration.

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3. Please watch for folks this summer who will be around Koocanusa asking questions about your recreation. And let me know how you think the area should be managed. To start, the 14 day maximum for crown land camping will be enforced in 2015 and over the next year, we will identify trails for motorized use and work towards a complete management plan for 2016 that deals with the chronic problems of invasive weeds, large uncontrolled parties, litter and degradation of the land.

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All girls ski movie hits the slopes in Fernie Submitted

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Qualizza. Days for Girls, a local charity, will also be hosting their Sew-a-thon.

New to this year’s Goddess Rising event is the child-minding sessions, giving mothers with young children access to the event.

For more information about Goddess

Rising or the movie screening, contact Rachel Cline at 250-946-6322, www. goddessrisingfernie.blogspot.ca/.com or http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Goddess-Rising-Fernie

retty Faces, one of the first girls-only ski movies is set to play at the Fernie Arts Station on March 5 at 7 p.m. as a pre-event to the Women’s Day Goddess Rising event. Pretty Faces is the story of a skier girl. It’s a film that celebrates women who thrive in the snow and are committed to taking the path less travelled to accomplish their dreams. The concept for the film was originated by professional big mountain skier and SheJumps co-founder Lynsey Dyer with the objective of giving women and girls, young and old, a voice and source of inspiration through a unique look at what is possible when boundaries are broken, dreams captured and friendships cultivated.

In Dyer’s words, “I wanted to give young girls something positive to look up to…I wanted to give them their blizzard of ahhhs, .* ski movie or high life, but done in a way that also shows the elegance, grace, community and style that is unique to women in the mountains.”

The film is scheduled to appear at tour slopes around the U.S. and Canada during the 2015 winter. Tickets for the movie are available at The Arts Station, The Guide’s Hut, at the door and online at http://goddessrisingfernie.blogspot.ca/p/ movie-screening.html The movie is being screened to raise awareness of the Goddess Rising event and to engage the whole community, specifically the young girls and women. Revenue from ticket sales will go to helping the organizers keep the Women’s Day event free for all. It will also be put towards the Goddess Rising scholarship for young women. The movie screening has been made possible due to the very generous donation received from Resorts of the Call 310-MYTV (6988), Canadian Rockies (RCR) summit fund. go to telus.com/gettv or visit your TELUS store.

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