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Highway 43 accident claims one life Two young adults sent to hospital following vehicle collision

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n accident involving two vehicles on the 9000 block of Upper Elk Valley Road in Sparwood has claimed the life of one person and sent at least two others to hospital.

Elk Valley RCMP were dispatched at approximately 3 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21.

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One passenger was ejected from one of the vehicles, resulting in a fatality. The drivers of each of the vehicles were transferred to hospital, with one being flown to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary and one being taken to the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie.

There were other passengers in both vehicles, but the current state of their injuries is not yet known.

Those known to be involved in the crash are young adults over the age of 18, Sgt. Will Thien with the Elk Valley RCMP said.

The investigation has been passed on to the East Kootenay Traffic Services investigators due to the severity of the accident.

The Upper Elk Valley Road was shut down temporarily while collision experts examined the

scene. All traffic was diverted to the Lower Elk Valley Road and only local residents were allowed through.

“We want to remind people to drive carefully, especially when they are driving late at night. Be mindful of your surroundings and the passengers that you are carrying, as their lives are in your hands,” said Thien.

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Pedestrian bridge proposed at Fairy Creek

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iders weary of biking alongside traffic on Fairy Creek Bridge may not have to worry for much longer as a Fairy Creek pedestrian bridge is slated for completion this year.

The Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) spearheaded the project, which has been in the works for almost a decade.

The plan is to build a safe pedestrian corridor from the Fernie Visitor’s Centre into the City of Fernie as well as connections into the existing Fernie dyke trail network.

The total budget for the project is approximately $121,000 and in order for the project to be completed, the FTA is looking for $65,000 in funding.

“The residents out on Dicken Road and a number of other people who are affected by this corridor have been suggesting we need some kind of access in this area,” said Simon Piney, a volunteer with the FTA. “In all other areas of the city, everyone can achieve access to the center of the city in one way or another by green means of

transportation. Paradoxically, you cannot we need to build this year. They don’t do that from our Visitor’s Centre. If you want to invest in something that takes want to walk to our Visitor’s Centre you three years to deliver,” explained Piney. have to risk your life on the hard shoulder Design and engineering of the bridge of the highway.” will cost approximately $10,000 Due to persistent and will be covered under a lobbying for the Columbia Basin Trust Initiatives “If you want to walk project, it has now Fund. Adjoining trails on either to our Visitor’s been cited as a side of the bridge are currently Centre you have to priority in the City being constructed at an $18,000 risk your life on the of Fernie’s Official price tag to the FTA, who will hard shoulder of Community Plan. also provide $3,000 signage at the highway.”

When the bridge is the project’s end. complete, Piney said The $20,000 abutment Simon Piney it will be possible assessment and repair costs and Fernie Trails Alliance to bike from the the actual $70,000 construction/ volunteer Visitor ’s Centre, installation costs of the bridge through town and to are currently still unaccounted the ski hill without for. having to ride along the highway.

Piney said that the Ministry of The FTA hopes to construct the bridge Highways is “extremely enthusiastic” to either in late 2015 or the spring of 2016. see improvements made to this portion Installation will take approximately four of the highway and the FTA is hopeful to six weeks. for ministry funding through the Cycling “Our official timetable is this year and Infrastructure Partnerships Program that’s because in order to qualify for grants (CIPP).

“Fortuitously, the people who really want to see a solution are handing out the money,” said Piney, “and this project ticks every box they have. It connects communities and it gets cars off the road.”

The CIPP can give up to $100,000, and an application for funding has been sent in.

“We are increasingly confident that we have the momentum it needs to happen.

We do have a funding gap and any support that we can possibly obtain will make a very big difference to when it will happen and what the end result will look like,” said Piney, who noted that the installation costs for the bridge will provide the city with a bare minimum structure, which he hopes they can beautify or add to in time.

“We’re anticipating that we may not get all the funding at once but we want to get it functional and then add as we go along.

We don’t want to see kids riding along the hard shoulder anymore but we do want something that is not only safe, green, and useful to residents but will also have tourist appeal and is beautiful to look at.”

Tail Gate Garage Sale under the sun

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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atrons were greeted with sunny skies during the Bridge Bistro’s first Tail Gate Garage Sale on Sunday, April 19.

During the free event, locals were invited to set up tables and clean out their homes for a mass garage sale under the sun.

“It’s been a really great turnout so far and I’m glad the weather is cooperating,” said organizer and co-owner of the Bridge Bistro Lillis Perreault.

Perreault explained that she hoped the Tail Gate Garage Sale would encourage more individuals and businesses to join in the event, rather than hosting an individual sale.

“I think it turns it into more of an event and encourages people to drop by and take a look when it’s done this way.

I hope to do it again next year,” she said.

The garage sale was set up at the Bridge Bistro from 11-2 p.m.

Locals looked through garage sale items during the Bridge Bistro’s first Tail Gate Garage Sale.

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Not your typical high school P.A.R.T.Y.

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Educating teens on risk-related trauma The interactive injury prevention program is intended to encourage Grade 10 students to make smart choices, while showing them the consequences of making poor choices.

With graduation just around the corner, 20 Fernie Secondary students, nine Jaffray Elementary/ Jr. Secondary School students and 11 Fernie Academy students learned about the A crew of five Fernie Fire Department officials worked to remove a lifeof sized dummy from a vehicle as part of the Elk Valley P.A.R.T.Y. Program importance seatbelt use, the demonstration.

Photo by K. Dingman effects of alcohol and drugs and how

By Katelyn Dingman to prevent injuries.

Free Press Staff “Here it can be more hands-on and more real,” Hopkins said of the program. “They can rade 10 students watched as the Fernie see the operating room and they can get the Fire Department ripped the roof off smells.” a damaged Pontiac Sunfire as part of Hopkins brought empty beer cans to the the Elk Valley P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and demonstration, spreading them around the Risk Related Trauma in Youth) Program. vehicle.

Using a tarp to protect the demonstration “It is kind of a scare tactic,” he admits, “but victims, including Fernie Academy student I want it to hit home. That’s the hardest age Zac Watson, a crew of five fire department group.” employees carefully pried open the vehicle, Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause smashing each window and unhinging the of death among 15 to 25 year olds. driver’s side door in order remove the lifeHopkins noted that males account for 87 sized dummy positioned behind the steering per cent of the young fatalities and that motor wheel. vehicle accidents for this age group are most “If an airbag goes off while they’re doing likely to occur between now and the end of the this, that airbag goes off at 270 miles per summer, with weekends being the worst time. hour,” Fire Prevention Officer Tom Hopkins The Fire Prevention officer also stressed said during the demonstration. “They have to what the acronym P.A.R.T.Y. stands for and make this vehicle safe. This vehicle has fuel that the program is presented to emphasize [and] it has a battery, so it has power to it. They that these teens matter. have to be careful.”

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Local and provincial representatives will be making an appearance during this year’s convention, including Kootenay East MLA and pread over the course of three days, Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett, City Fernie and the Fernie Rod & Gun Club of Fernie Mayor Mary will be hosting the 2015 Giuliano and keynote BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) speaker Gray Thornton, “The theme also speaks to Annual General Meeting and President and Chief the responsibilities that we Convention.

Executive of the Wild all have in doing what we This year’s theme — ‘Ours Sheep Foundation.

Today, Theirs Tomorrow’ — will can to protect fish, wildlife, A popular event this highlight the Fernie Rod & Gun and habitat in British weekend will be the Club’s emphasis on passing Columbia.” annual sell out Rod & the torch of conservation on to Gun Club Banquet, held youth.

George Wilson at the Fernie Memorial “The theme also speaks to the BC Wildlife Federation president Arena on Saturday, April responsibilities that we all have 25 with auction items, in doing what we can to protect prizes, a buffet dinner fish, wildlife, and habitat in and more for attendees.

British Columbia,” said BCWF President George The first day of the convention will kick off at 8 Wilson in a press release. a.m. on Thursday, April 23.

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Food bank users increase

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n annual count of Salvation Army Food Bank users has revealed that local user numbers have doubled over the last year.

“We do a count every March and when we compare the number of individuals that we had using the food bank last year to this year, we had a large increase,” said Major James Hägglund with the Salvation Army.

In cases of children under the age of 18, women, and adults the numbers doubled across the board of users taking advantage of the Food Bank’s hamper services.

Hägglund attributes the increase to a number of factors.

“I think we have become more accessible and more people are aware that we are here and willing to help. I think it also reflects the population of people in our area who have been laid off,” he said.

Hägglund said that a common

misconception with the food bank is and leaving. It’s our own people who are that its main users are either transients using these services. A lot of people also or those on social assistance, when the think we’re helping people on social truth is that the majority of its users are assistance to be lazy, and we’re not. If not just Fernie residents, but also part of anything, we’re seeing people on social the working poor assistance who need a population. hand to get off social “Most users assistance and move “Most users either own either own their on with their life. It’s their own home or are own home or the working poor who in a private rental. As are in a private are doing their best to far as transients coming rental. As far make ends meet.” as transients Only 12 of the 66 through who are on the coming through people the food bank street, the increase this who are on helped in the last year is entirely attributed the street, the month were on social to people within the Fernie increase this assistance and there area. They’re citizens.” year is entirely were no transients attributed to who used the food Major James Hägglund people within bank this March and Salvation Army the Fernie area. only one who did last They’re citizens.”

March according to Hägglund Hägglund. added, “I think that’s a misconception In an effort to address the increase in that people may have about people who food bank users Hägglund noted several are coming through, taking our resources improvements that need to be made,

such as additional training availability for skilled positions and a minimum wage that can sustain the current cost of living.

“It’s not a simple situation … but we want to be able to help people out and give them a hand during these difficult times,” said Hägglund.

The current monthly hamper service the food bank provides includes meat and vegetables for a few days and a gift card to local grocery stores to buy other essentials.

Those who believe they can make use of the food bank can apply for the hamper service at the Salvation Army in Fernie on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

A freebie bin is also kept stocked on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those who may need something to get them through the day.

“An appointment isn’t necessary but we want people to know they can come by, say hello and that we’re here for them if they need us,” said Hägglund.

Jumbo build prompts public backlash Certificate, which expired on October 12, 2014.

A condition of the assessment certificate also notes that residential and commercial structures must be located report has revealed that the current construction completely outside avalanche hazard areas. at Jumbo Glacier Resort is within avalanche haz“The cement slabs are not only not a substantial start of ard zones. a planned mega-resort, they are in clear contravention of Dynamic Avalanche Consulting Ltd. of Revelstoke, a binding Environmental Assessment conditions,” said John company that provides avalanche risk assessment and Bergenske, Conservation Director for Wildsight in a press hazard mapping, prepared the report which indicated release. “It’s clear to us that these slabs on grade, without the cement slabs poured for the resort’s day lodge and foundations, were a last minute attempt by developers to additional service building were within those hazard show that ‘something’ had been done — a far cry from a zones. substantial start … It’s time for the province to act in line Construction is currently halted at Jumbo while BC with its own legislation and cancel the Environmental Environment Minister Mary Polak continues to determine Assessment Certificate,” said Bergenske. whether the $600 million venue was “substantially However, Jumbo project planner Tom Oberti said that started” in order to retain its Environmental Assessment the report has revealed nothing unusual for those in the industry.

“In a nutshell, there’s nothing new in Canada Revenue Agency terms of surprising information from the and they’re playing fast and loose Community Volunteer Income Tax Program report with the avalanche zone description,” said Oberti. “New mapping shows the Is your income under $40,000 for families day lodge is not in a red zone, it’s in a and $30,000 for individuals? blue zone, which is the zone closest to the red zone. What this means is that The CRA community volunteer income tax program you have to have an evacuation plan like when you do avalanche control can help you file your 2014 income tax and the building has to be closed to the Bring your 2013 T-1 and 2014 information slips public. They’re making a big deal about something that is not unusual and not

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Oberti added that there are plenty of day lodges that are constructed in red zones, such as Sunshine Resort in Banff.

Unlike the day lodge, the service building — which was meant to house generators — is partially in a red zone.

Due to this, the service building will be converted for storage and will store summer lifts while winter ones are in use.

“Functionally, there is no change except moving generators. The mapping is very close to what the mapping in the ‘90s showed and there are no real surprises other than the new classifications which are a new way of mitigating risk that wasn’t in place in the ‘90s,” said Oberti.

Bergenske has stated that the “last minute attempt” on Jumbo’s part to demonstrate that work has substantially started, as well as the avalanche risk should nullify their chances for certificate renewal.

“Given the serious concerns about building placement, compliance issues and the risk to public safety, this should be the final chapter in the story of this ill-fated real estate scheme,” said Bergenske.

Oberti however stated he is “confident” that that completed construction will substantiate a certificate renewal.

“All the basic elements to start the project are underway and we’re basically waiting for their determination,” said Oberti who listed the foundations for the day lodge, service building and first lift as well as a permanent bridge and road upgrades as the resort’s current works.

“The longer they take, the more complicated it gets for this summer in terms of contracts Home of the and organization for construction,” he said. r .

J nie Oberti said that r e should the decision come within the next few weeks, construction will resume this summer.

Otherwise, building may not pick up until next year.

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Taking back the wild

Mine rescue teams to compete in Elkford

25 youth receive training on environmental issues

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pplications for a free leadershiptraining program are now open for 25 young leaders interested in local environmental issues.

The program Take Back the Wild was created by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s B.C. Chapter (CPAWS-BC) and will be run this summer out of Johnson’s Landing from June 5-7.

“The youth that we use in this context are aged 18-30 and include a variety of people who are interested in learning more about campaigning or have concerns or want to help our environment but don’t know what to do next,” said community engagement coordinator Kate MacMillan.

During the weekend, participants will gain practical skills in taking on conservation projects.

“The workshop we host gives participants an introduction and basic understanding into how to actually do a campaign in B.C.,” said MacMillan. “We talk about government relations, fundraising, media communications and working with First Nations and how to tell your story. These are important, basic skills that you need.”

MacMillan added, “A lot of the participants who attend the summit say, ‘I really care about this, but I don’t know what to do.’ They have that passion but they don’t know how to take

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he Elk Valley mining industry’s emergency responders will be on display on Saturday, May 9 at the 94th East Kootenay Zone Surface Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition.

The annual competition is hosted locally by the East Kootenay Mines Industrial Safety Association (EKMISA), and it gives mine rescue teams the opportunity to be judged on how they would deal with five skill challenges — first aid, fire, bench, rope and an extrication.

All five of the Elk Valley’s mine operation will be taking part in the competition. Each year a different mine operation takes on the task of organizing theses competitions. This year Greenhills Operation organized the competition, which will be hosted in Elkford at the Elkford Arena area on Michel Road.

The first and second place teams from the zone competition will go on to compete in the provincial competition this June in Smithers, B.C. and the B.C. champion will take part in the National Western Regional Mine Rescue biennial competitions, which will be held in Fernie in September 2015.

Local industries’ Occupational First Aid (OFA) teams will be competing as well as the up-and-coming intermediate (16-19 year olds) and juniors (12-15 year olds) first aid teams. These teams compete in their own emergency event, showcasing their first aid skills.

The competition day is a fun event for families. Volunteer victims and extreme make-up help to make the scenarios more realistic for the teams and spectators, and there will be a free spectator barbeque sponsored by Finning and SMS.

those next steps.”

After receiving their training, participants will also go on to partner with local community groups or start their own local conservation project.

“We are reaching out to local groups in the Kootenays and Wildsight is one we’re working with on this summit. Between them and ourselves we’ll have a couple projects for youth to volunteer with if they don’t start their own project,” said MacMillan.

This will be the fifth summit that CPAWSBC has hosted since 2012 and the plan is to continue taking that program across the province.

“What’s really important about this program is that we hope to keep moving it across the province so we can create pockets of these young leaders. There are so many young people who are passionate, skilled, and dedicated to what’s going on. By having this summit move around, we are creating localized communities, so hopefully participants in the Kootenays will create strong relationships amongst one another. But they’ll also be part of the bigger Take Back the Wild family and they’ll be able to make connections with other participants from across the province,” said MacMillan.

The deadline to apply is May 5 at 5 p.m.

(PST). Application forms are available on the website www.cpawsbc.org/campaigns/ take-back-the-wild or on Facebook at www. facebook.com/events/358637377664891

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TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to section 208 of the Community Charter, the District of Elkford’s parcel tax roll that is part of the Water and Sewer Reserve Replenishment Parcel Tax Assessment Roll Bylaw No. 760, 2014, is available for inspection at the District Office, 816 Michel Road during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm from April 23, 2015 to May 4, 2015.

A person who owns a parcel included on the parcel tax roll may request that the roll be amended in relation to the person’s own property. Requests for the roll amendments must be made in writing to the District of Elkford and received by the District no later than 2:00 pm on May 4, 2015. Requests for amendments can be made on one or more of the following grounds: a) There is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b) There is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; and/or, c) An exemption has been improperly allowed, or disallowed.

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April 23, 2015

Residential Spring Clean Up April 28th - May 12th

Spruce up for spring! Use this opportunity to spring clean, tidy your homes and yards and dispose of unwanted materials. The District of Elkford is offering a pick-up service to help you with your spring cleaning.

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Per the District of Elkford Bylaw No. 428, residents must turn off the bleeder valves in their residences by May 1, 2015. Please ensure that your valves are in working condition before you turn them off. For more information please contact the Public Works Department at 250.865.4025.

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How to register: Cost: Note: Limit:

Call the District of Elkford Office at 250.865.4000 or stop by in person at 816 Michel Road.

$20.00 plus GST. Seniors (65 years +) receive this service free of charge, but must still register.

One pickup truck load per household.

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All refuse must be out by 7:00 am on Tuesday, April 28th.

• Free tipping for Elkford residents at the RDEK Transfer Station from April 28th to May 12th during regular operating hours. This offer is not open to commercial entities.

• Regular Thursday waste collection schedule will continue.

• For details on acceptable and unacceptable items, visit www.elkford.ca.

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by Katelyn Dingman

During last week’s Fernie council meeting, two zoning bylaws were adopted. The requests for zoning amendments were made by residents in the City of Fernie, and although these types of requests are not uncommon, the public feedback during the April 13 meeting was.

Neighbours approached council to debate the merits of the zoning changes, addressing their concerns about off-street parking, site lines and potential renters. However, after arguing about off-street parking and obstructed views, neighbours were informed that their initial concerns had no grounds. The individuals making these zoning requests were prepared to address their neighbour’s concerns and assured them that not only would the properties be built at a reasonable height but they would also offer additional off-street parking.

At the same time, I believe neighbours should have an open dialogue with each other before approaching council. The individuals requesting zoning amendments seemed like very approachable individuals and judging by their preparedness for the council meeting, it is quite clear they would have been ready to address any of their neighbours concerns one on one.

Fernie council has spoken again and again about how certain zoning bylaws need amending, but until that time, these residents have a right to request that their property zoning be amended.

For one individual, that request entailed a garage loft building that would free up off-street parking in addition to providing a place for his children and grandchildren to stay when they come to visit. Neither resident had any intention of renting out properties, and both residents requesting zoning amendments noted that they factored in potential concerns during their planning. I understand that concerns arise when an individual discovers their neighbour is expanding a home or building another structure on their property, but what I can’t quite grasp is why these concerns are not brought forward to the individual before they are brought forward to council. A simple request for information would suffice, and although the resident is not obligated to provide that information, it is very likely that they would in order to ease their neighbour’s concerns.

Locals and visitors alike recognize Fernie as a friendly, easy-going city and I believe it is up to the residents here to continue to perpetuate\ that feeling. Have a conversation with your neighbours – it’s as simple as that.

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The term “official opposition” does not speak well for a governance model, the task of which is to run the business of the country. We are all shareholders of the company – how do you want your chosen contractors to function? For your home renovations, how would you want your contractors to behave?

Often, in business, when a significant task is undertaken, there is a request for proposals (RFP). Before the request is made, however, the business must make a clear statement of what is being requested – the deliverables.

Ron Robinson In our current political model, the RFP is the call for an elecNelson B.C. tion. The very big difference is that the potential contractor (political party) makes the statement of deliverables and the tools (philosophy) they will use – not the business owner. This all happens before there is a clear understanding of what specific issues are involved.

The winning contractor is given the keys, which includes defining problems that best fit with their bag of tools, and away they go.

Actions and procedures of the contractor are not easily shared with the business owner – who does indeed pay the bills.

The contractors who did not win the bid but Sponsored by are on the short list will do what they can to interfere with the winning contractor.

Now, imagine yourself in a fantasy land, where the company requests involvement from regional representatives who would like to work together in developing solutions to a series of ever changing problems. The first task would be to grasp a thorough understanding of the problem. Where expertise did not exist within the group, others with that he ree ress skill set would be brought in.

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Arguments for a lower minimum wage Recently in the news there has been widespread propaganda. The propaganda was that Seattle has raised the minimum wage to $15 hour. This was mentioned

by Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, Gregor Robertson, Mayor of Vancouver, Jim Iker, President of the BC Teachers Federation, and John Horgan, Leader of the B.C. NDP. Once again here we have four top names in B.C. blowing off steam without ever doing any research on the topic.

The ironic thing is that if all four of them would have

MP David Wilks defends Bill C-51 The NDP candidate for Kootenay Columbia has once again published false and misleading information that exhibits his lack of knowledge of parliamentary practices.

He refers to voting patterns that take place in Ottawa.

He’s obviously unaware that NDP MPs are told how to vote on each and every vote. In fact the NDP has the worst record in parliament for allowing their members to vote freely.

Conservative MPs vote freely more than any other MPs. Check how any MP voted and make comparisons for yourself. It's public record.

I am 100 per cent behind Bill C-51 because I have read the bill extensively and I sat in on the Public Safety and National Security Committee when it went through the committee stage.

The NDP candidate should consider actually reading the bill rather than using the talking points from the NDP. Here are a few important details he’s missed.

A) Section 2 of the bill, which is the Interpretation Section, says among other things, "For greater certainty, it does not include lawful advocacy, protest, dissent and artistic expression."

Mother of the year There is a young mother that has lived next door to me for the past 10 years; I’ve wanted to tell the community about her for some time.

Mother’s Days have come and gone and over the years I always think of her and what an exceptional example she is. Her name is Maureen Tuggel and she has two sons named Kye and Beck. Over the years I’ve watched her spend endless hours with her boys outside. She plays baseball and hockey and has taught them how to ride bikes. She rolls around on the grass laughing with them. What I find unusual for this young mom is that in all the times I’ve seen Maureen she has never once had a cell phone in her hand. I’ve never seen her talking on

done their research, they would have noticed that Seattle indeed raised the minimum wage to $15/hour but with one catch. That catch is that it will take seven years to reach $15. It has to be done this way, or an immediate $15/ hour would close small businesses and force thousands to file for unemployment insurance.

Amazing how Lanzinger, Robertson, Iker and Horgan think that taxpayers were born yesterday. With their comments, it shows that they were all born yesterday.

There is also a lot of pish posh about minimum wage.

Minimum wage is for small business. People on minimum wage have to realize that they cannot buy a new car, buy a house, go on a vacation, and must share their rents with a roommate to make ends meet, as a few examples.

This is because that is the way it will always be. People have to go out and get training and education to find better employment elsewhere, wherever that be. If people don't have any willpower to do this, then don't blame the

B) As for the sharing of information, the act says, "Whereas information in respect of activities that undermine the security of Canada is to be shared in a manner that is consistent with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the protection of privacy."

C) Information sharing will be between the Minister of Transportation, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, RCMP, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Most Canadians would think that already occurs but it does not.

D) The NDP candidate is misleading people with regards to the oversight and operations of the above noted agencies. All threat disruption activities must go before a federal court judge to have the application reviewed and either approved or refused. Who better to review a court document than a federal court judge!

They are the most qualified to review the applications.

E) On top of that, the Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC) is authorized to review all CSIS operational activity. This will automatically include any threat disruption activity.

D) The RCMP and CBSA already have a significant judicial oversight and nothing changes there.

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small businessman.

You will also hear comments from many taxpayers that earn $70,000 plus per year that they cannot make ends meet. Remember that the employer that pays these high wages does not cash the paycheque.

If the person cashing the paycheque goes out and buys a new truck, big screen TV, household of furniture, etc. don't blame your employer. You cashed the cheque and put yourself into that financial situation.

Sept 1, 2015 will see B.C. minimum wage go up to $10.45 per hour. Then ask yourself why does Alberta next door only pay $10.20 per hour minimum wage, home of rich resources. Out of the 10 Canadian provinces, all of the provinces except Ontario pay in the $10 plus range.

Ontario pays an $11 per hour minimum wage.

Joe Sawchuk Duncan, B.C.

I invite readers to access C-51 on the internet or call my office for a copy. You will see with your own eyes the NDP strategists are manufacturing ghosts, plain and simple.

C-51 will give those who investigate terrorist threats upon Canada the means to investigate efficiently and effectively. It will mean that Canadians will be safer because an identified terrorist threat will be disrupted before it can cause bodily harm or death.

Maybe instead of fear mongering on a bill the majority of Canadians support, the NDP should explain to Canadians why Thomas Mulcair will implement a $2 billion carbon tax, which will kill jobs and ruin the economy.

Maybe the NDP candidate should admit the NDP leader will demand that he votes to implement another wasteful and ineffective gun registry.

They should ask small business what they think of the NDP policy of introducing a non-negotiable $15/hour federal minimum wage.

Finally, they should explain the $15/day national daycare program that will only benefit a very small portion of Canadians and how it will be funded.

Oh that's right, the NDP will have to raise taxes.

David Wilks Kootenay-Columbia MP

the phone or texting when she is with her boys. I don’t know a lot about Maureen but I can only imagine that she had a grounded childhood, which contibuted to her being such a fully present mother. That’s why I didn’t want another Mother’s Day to go by without letting her know that people notice how kind and polite her boys are and we see the time she spends playing with them. As I round The Annex dyke on the way back from another dog walk, I often see her and her boys playing and it really warms my heart to hear their happy little voices and see her smiling face. In my book, Maureen is Fernie’s Mother of the year!

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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 • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 5:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena • 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie 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 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 • 10:00 to ll:00am – Kindergym (1-5 year olds) Fernie Family 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 • 3:00 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 • 10:00 to ll:00am – Kindergym (1-5 year olds) 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 • 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 • 3:00 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 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie 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 • 3:00 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 Fernie 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 • 10:00 to ll:00am – Kindergym (1-5 year olds) 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 11:45am – Youth Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena (No School Fridays)

• 10:30 to 11:15am – 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 • 3:00 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 • 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie 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 • 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 • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie 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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Travis Tritt at Fernie Memorial Arena - Doors open 7:00 pm, show at 8:00 pm Kindergym at Fernie Family Centre Dragon Fly Empire at The Royal Party All The Time Machine at The Northern Live Music at Infinitea Poetry Reading at Infinitea Karma Meditation Class at Essential Yoga IntrotoWatercolourPainting at The Arts Station 10:00 am to 4:00 pm DinnerwithmusicbyKirsten Ludwig & Abraham at Infinitea 6:00 to 9:00 pm Jam Night at the Kodiak Lounge Opening Reception - New Works by Alice Byrne at The Arts Station 7:00 pm Red Cedar Author Event – Nikki Tate at Fernie Library 6:30 pm Free Women’s Lunch at Fernie Women’s Resource Centre 11:30 am – 1:30 pm IF4 Fly Fishing Festival at Vogue Theatre 7:00 pm – Tickets in advance at Elk River Guiding

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Environmental Assessment of the Proposed James White Park Wells Project

CONNECTION

Invitation to Comment

CITY OF FERNIE BRITISH COLUMBIA

The City of Fernie (Proponent) is proposing to construct two groundwater supply wells in James White Park (proposed Project). The proposed Project would provide a secondary water supply to address seasonal periods of poor water quality at the Fairy Creek water supply.

EAO accepts public comments through the following ways:

• By Online Form at City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca

The Proponent has now submitted its application (Application) to obtain an environmental assessment certificate which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project.

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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 am-5 pm (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

Water Quality Notices The City of Fernie reminds the public that due to normal snowmelt conditions and in the event of heavy rains Turbidity levels in our water may fluctuate throughout the spring season. During these fluctuations the City of Fernie will issue public notices advising of the water quality ratings.

Anyone wishing to receive notifications via email or fax please contact City Hall at 250.423.6817 or email cityhall@fernie.ca. Food service industry businesses are reminded they must display notices to the public when issued. For daily ratings please check the homepage on the website.

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Parks & Sport Fields

The 2015 Business Licence Renewals have recently been mailed out and the City would like to remind all business owners that payment for their business license is due on May 1, 2015. Operating a business without a valid business licence is a contravention of the City of Fernie Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw #2028, and such violation carries a fine of $150.00.

If you had a 2014 Business License and did not receive a Renewal Notice in the mail, please contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca. For more information on bylaws please visit the City’s website.

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zone!

Plan your landscape to minimize water use. First, identify ‘hydrozones’ in your yard - areas needing different amounts of water. Then choose plants with compatible water needs and program your sprinkler system to match.

Interior Health and the City of Fernie remind customers of the provincial recommendation that newborns and people with weakened immune systems drink boiled water or a safe alternative at all times if served by an unfiltered surface water source.

City of Fernie

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Stay Safe.

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Fax: 250 356-7477 The City of Fernie (Proponent) is proposing part of the assessment process. to construct two groundwater supply wells in EAO There are 33 days for the submission of comments by the accepts public comments through the An electronic copy of the Application and information in relation Project). to the Application. commentways: period will James White Parkpublic (proposed The The following regarding the environmental assessment process are begin onprovide Thursday, 23, 2015, and end on Monday, proposed Project would a April secondary • Bythis Online Form at available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application May 25, 2015.

All comments received during comment water supply to address seasonal periods of are also available for viewing at this location: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca will be considered. poor water qualityperiod at the Fairy Creek water • By Mail: supply.

City of Fernie, City Hall The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all Kate Haines 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC potential – environmental, The proposed Project iseffects subject to review economic, social, heritage A/ Project Assessment Manager and health – that might result from the proposed Project are under British Columbia’s Environmental Environmental Assessment Office identified for consideration as part of the assessment Assessment Act. PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt process.

The Proponent has now submitted its Victoria BC V8W 9V1 application (Application) to obtain an • By Fax: environmental assessment certificate Fax: 250 356-7477 which is required before any work can be An electronic copy of the Application and undertaken on the proposed Project. information regarding the environmental Fernie Aquatic Centre There are 33 days for the submission of assessment process are available at www.

Spring Swim Lessons and Summer Swim comments by the public in relation to the eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application are Lessons are are open for registration. Please Application. The comment period will begin NOTE: All submissions receivedalso

by EAO during the relation to the proposed Project available for comment viewing period at thisinlocation: visit the Fernie Aquatic Centre page on our on Thursday, April 23, 2015, and public end and on will be posted to EAO website. considered website or call the Aquatic Centre for the Monday, May 25, 2015. All comments City of Fernie, City Hall times and dates for your child’s level. received during this comment period will be 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC considered.

We are happy to be hosting the Elk Valley Dolphin Annual Swim Meet from April 24 to The intention of seeking public comments April 26, 2015. To accommodate this great is to ensure that all potential effects – event public swim will only be available environmental, economic, social, heritage and Friday, April 24 from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm health – that might result from the proposed and will resume Monday April 27th with Project are identified for consideration as our regular swim schedule. Please note the Leisure Pool (kiddy pool) will not be at its NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation normal temperature until Tuesday April 28th. to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to EAO Call the Aquatic Centre to register for website. programs and camps or for more information at 250.423.4466 ext. “0” or visit the website.

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At the beginning of May our staff initiate playground checks, open public washrooms and other service amenities. They commence spring cleanups in and around public facilities and repair damage inflicted by the winter season. Sport Fields and green spaces begin to be maintained regularly and trails are resurfaced.

In times of early Spring conditions our Department is faced with many challenges as the community is desirous to get out and enjoy the weather and our various community facilities. The Leisure Services Department is asking for the public’s patience as we initiate the summer operations and respect the operational capacity of our department to fully open our Parks, Trails, Sport Fields and Playgrounds. We want you to have a safe and enjoyable Summer in our public spaces.

Please avoid accessing public spaces until they are completely dried out, especially the Sport Fields and the Dirt Jump Park. Please call our Department to report any damage or concerns immediately at 250.423.2245.

Summer Facility Rentals Weddings and Family Reunions to be held in City of Fernie’s public areas require a booking through the Leisure Services Department. If you are planning an event please call 250.423.2245 to reserve the space.

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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, April 27 Monday, May 4 Tuesday, May 19

(in Council Chambers)

Committee of the Whole Meeting at 1:00 pm Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

2015 – 2018 Corporate Strategic Plan

The 2015-2018 Corporate Strategic Plan is now available on the District's website at www.sparwood.ca or can be picked up at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue. The Plan which includes Council's goals and objectives, provides direction to District staff on the projects and initiatives to be undertaken during their term of office.

Citizens are encouraged to read the document and provide their feedback which shall be considered during the annual review of the Plan.

Be a Sparwood Superhero!

April 25 Starting at 9 am

Let’s work together to clean up the litter in Sparwood!

BBQ Lunch for participants!

Bags and gloves are available from the District Main Office (136 Spruce Ave) or Recreation Centre (367 Pine Ave) until Friday, April 24.

On Saturday, April 25 you can pick up your supplies from the East Kootenay Community Credit Union Sparwood Branch (124 Aspen Drive) starting at 9 am.

To Register a group or as an individual, contact Nelson Wight at 250.425.6828 or email nwight@sparwood.ca

Sparwood Business Retention and Expansion Survey Open House

Sparwood Senior’s Centre 1-3 pm, Wednesday 29th April

The results are in from the Sparwood Business Retention and Expansion Survey.

Come along to look over the findings from the survey and discuss results with District staff.

Conducted with support from the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute, the Sparwood Business Retention and Expansion Survey is a community driven effort undertaken by the District of Sparwood focused on identifying the needs of our existing businesses.

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 Some projects do not require a building permit, however it is still necessary for these projects to comply with the building code and applicable zoning requirements.

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

Sparwood is turning 50

Join us in the celebration by creating an anniversary logo

We need your help to kick off the celebrations by creating a 50th Anniversary logo to use on all of our celebratory marketing materials.

Start by having a think about what Sparwood means to you. What are the things you think of when you think about Sparwood?

What things should be celebrated? Is Sparwood 50 years old or 50 years young?! Is the 50th Anniversary the end of an era or are we just getting started? What could we achieve in the next 50 years?

How Are We Doing?

The District of Sparwood is seeking feedback from the public on the performance of civic services and the overall quality of life in Sparwood. These survey results will be used for future strategic planning and as performance measures within the Annual Municipal Report.

The survey will be available both online through the District’s website (www.sparwood. ca) and shall be distributed to all households in Sparwood through Canada Post.

We ask that you take a few minutes of your time to complete the questionnaire as your opinions are very important to us!

The deadline to submit your feedback is May 1, 2015.

All entries will be displayed on the District of Sparwood website and the winning entry will have their choice of a 50th Anniversary Sparwood sawg basket or a private pool party for you and 50 friends!

If you would like the current logo to work from, please e-mail: recoffice@sparwood.ca.

The Rules: 1. Throw out the rule book 2. Come up with something unique that captures all the good things about Sparwood 3. You must include the wording "Sparwood" and a tagline related to it being the community's 50th year, other than that, it's a blank canvas so include any images or photos you like 4. Entries will only be accepted from people between the ages of 0-110 5. Entries can be submitted on paper or via e-mail to recoffice@sparwood.ca 6. Entries must be received no later than May 4th, 2015 with winners announced May 19th.

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Arts&Entertainment WhatsOn THE FREE PRESS Thursday, April 23, 2015

What’s on in the Elk Valley this week.

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“We make lots of local references to Canada and we stay true to who roovers are ramping up for we are,” said Robinson. “We don’t funky samples, melodic talk about anything that we don’t grooves and vibrating know. Our music is real, it’s honest, basslines as The Royal hosts hip- fun-loving and funky hip hop.” hop duo Dragon Fli Empire this The group’s British Columbian week. tour will be their first in four years, Tarik Robinson, who goes by having made multiple trips to Teekay on stage and is one half of Europe to develop a fanbase there. the group, said that attendees can Robinson said, “We’ve been to expect a different genre of hip hop Europe five times in the last four than the one that permeates today’s years on tours through Germany, radios and clubs.

France, Switzerland, Norway, Classifying themselves as a Denmark, Belgium and more. There throwback hip-hop group, Robinson are different niches for different described their sound as one “built styles of hip hop and I think fans in on samples of funk and soul and Europe just love the type of music hard-hitting drums” to contrast we make.” with the But Robinson 808 drum said he is excited machine “I was just playing around to kick off their and fourwith a keyboard and I homecoming tour on-the-floor didn’t realize at the time across the province, mentality beginning in Fernie. that what I was doing t h a t H a v i n g was making beats. At one currently previously played point I just decided to engrosses at The Royal, start rhyming over top dance and Robinson said he of them. I showed my club music. knows what to friends and then it just “We have expect from a Fernie no issues built from there.” crowd. with [club “Fernie is a place Tarik Robinson music] but we visit at least once Musician it seems like a year but usually back in the as a one-off because day there it’s close to Calgary was more diversity pushed to the … I think we’ve started developing wider audiences. The thing is, that a bit of a fanbase here and I think diversity still exists today but the people just love to get down. We’ve only thing that gets pushed are had some crazy parties in Fernie things that are more club-oriented,” and it’s been really cool. We can’t explained Robinson. wait to come back,” he said.

The duo themselves have been You can expect hard-hitting drums making music together since 2002, and nice basslines. when they attended the same “You’re going to hear really high school in Calgary, Alta. and fast, sometimes slow, but always Robinson first began creating beats thought-provoking rhymes that are on a small keyboard. taking it back to the old school style.

“I was just playing around with At a Dragon Fli Empire show, it’s a keyboard and I didn’t realize at not just us giving a show to you, the time that what I was doing was there’s a lot of call and response making beats. At one point I just involved. We want to get the crowd decided to start rhyming over top going and give back to us as we’re of them. I showed my friends and performing,” said Robinson. then it just built from there,” said Dragon Fli Empire will take the Robinson. stage at The Royal Friday, April 24 For the last 13 years, Dragon Fli at 9 p.m.

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They’re born that way. I recently had the pleasure Shelby Cain of witnessing shining examples of this fact. It started when Six lost a tooth. She’s lost a few before, so while we still gave a “yahoo!” and marvelled at the jagged treasure she clutched in her palm, the fanfare had definitely been dialled down from the previous four. Over dinner we casually discussed the expectation of a special winged visitor that night, but soon glossed over that topic and moved on to other ones. My husband and I were noting the economic difficulties people are facing after such a tricky winter. You forget your kids are always listening.

Later, as I kissed Six goodnight, I asked if she put the tooth under her pillow.

“Of course, Mommy. Can the tooth fairy read?” “Definitely honey. Goodnight.” At the time I wasn’t sure why she was asking me this, and by that hour of the day I’m usually out of probing questions, so I let it go. Fast-forward a few hours and I was creeping into her room to make the unconscious exchange. I had two toonies I’d scrounged out of the laundry room in my hand. As I swept under her pillow, careful not to disturb her angelic slumber, I was surprised by what I found. There was a piece of paper, a handful of small change, and the tooth. I gathered them all up, deposited my reward money, and walked into the hall to cast some light on my discovery. I unfolded the note, and translated the phonetically proper writing into English. It said “Heh tooth ferry. I em gonna gif yoo sum munney.” I held the change in my hand, my heart bubbling over in my chest. I guess she thought the tooth fairy had a rough winter too. The second example came when we were out of town this weekend. As a treat for being such good passengers the girls got to pick a toy at the store. If you’ve ever witnessed a four and six-year-old in a giant toy store trying to pick just one thing, then you know what I mean when I say ‘trial in patience.’ They choose. And re-choose.

It’s quite an ordeal. After several long hours — at least, that’s what it felt like — we were at the cash register, about to pay.

Suddenly, Four got a look of sheer panic in her eye. “Mommy! We have to go back!

I got carried away and I forgot to buy something for cousin!” We were visiting our young cousin, who is too young to notice a gift. After attempting to explain this, we ended up getting out of the line, drying tears, and picking something for cousin. I just hope I don’t screw them up.

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he East Kootenay Brain Injury Association is a charity that serves about 150 clients throughout the East Kootenays, from Creston in the west and Golden in the north to Elkford in the east and everywhere in between.

Last year saw the launch of the Spring Clean event in Fernie, which is spreading to encompass Elkford and Sparwood this year. The event will be hosted on the weekend of May 23 and 24. The event is held to raise awareness of the work that the Brain Injury Association does in the valley. After last year’s event, two people in our community who had recent brain injuries got in touch and started to receive weekly support from the Brain Injury Association’s local outreach worker Rachel Cline.

To understand more about how brain injuries can affect people we have interviewed three local residents about how living with a brain injury has impacted them and their families.

See story on page 13

Last May, Rachel Cline with the East Kootenay Brain Injury Association hosted the Elk Valley Spring Clean garage sale in Fernie. Businesses and residents participated in the sale, while children enjoyed bouncy castles and balloons at Rotary Park.

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Elk Valley Spring Clean - Garage Sale application Name: Address:

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• Fill in the application form above. Closing date May 8th, 5 pm.

• Return to Elkford - Karen Mills, Chamber of Commerce, Return to Sparwood - Norma McDougall, Chamber of Commerce Return to Fernie - Jennifer Cronin, The Free Press • If you haven’t received confirmation of your garage sale and a Partici pants Pack via email/post by May 12th, please email: elkvalleyspringclean@gmail.com or phone 250 946 6322 Talk to your friends and neighbours about having a sale!

The more garage sales there are in one street, the better.

If you don’t have a garage, why not share with a friend that does?

There are also a number of pitches for hire on a first come first served basis.

Please email for further details.

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Brain injury survivors raise awareness Three East Kootenay Brain Injury Association clients talk about their experiences “We have a trust. I tell her everything. I’m almost too honest,” McLennan joked.

EKBIA works to help individuals like McLennan each and every day. Because their services are not well known in the Elk Valley, Cline launched a Spring Cean Garage Sale event last year in Fernie, inviting businesses and locals to host their own garage sale, while raising awareness and funds for EKBIA. This spring, the garage sale is spreading throughout the valley, and Cline is inviting Elkford and Sparwood to help spread awareness about EKBIA’s services.

L’wren Farkas is another individual who relies on EKBIA’s support.

After suffering from an unexpected stroke at the young age of 30, Farkas turned to EKBIA, a service The East Kootenay Brain Injury Association raised awareness and funds for their services through she didn’t even know existed a community garage sale, held last May. While garage sales were happening around town, Rotary prior to her injury.

Park was filled with children enjoying bouncy castles and balloons. This year the garage sale will Struggling with not only include Sparwood and Elkford. her injury but the emotional From The Free Press files. hardships of suddenly being temporarily paralyzed by her injury, Farkas began working n small towns across the Elk Valley, Alcohol and Addictions Services Society with the medical community. many locals are unaware of the ser- for her dependency.

“When this happens to someone in our vices that are readily available to She said that because of her multiple them. The East Kootenay Brain Injury barriers, people often don’t understand community, this team of people you never Association (EKBIA) is just one such ser- her and pass judgment without knowing even knew existed comes in to help,” she said, adding that she quickly embraced, vice, and despite having little recognition the full story. in the community, the organization has “It’s embarrassing to me sometimes and “being able to be honest and not feeling helped about 150 clients throughout the hard to talk about,” she said of her past, judged about your recovery.”

Farkas was forced to East Kootenays. holding back tears. “I take an eight-month For three local individuals, the EKBIA has can’t handle stress well, “Socially it changed me, medical leave from made all the difference in their recovery. that’s another thing.” emotionally it changed her career, focusing “Rachel has been an inspiration to me,” Despite some of me.” her time solely on her client Karen McLennan said of the Fernie the physical and recovery. brain injuries outreach worker. “She’s a emotional challenges Karen McLennan “My full time job beautiful woman for what she’s done.”

McLennan faces, which East Kootenay Brain Injury became getting McLennan suffered a frontal lobe injury includes living with Association client better,” she admitted, in 2003 after her abusive ex-husband fibromyalgia, chronic adding that this forcefully smashed her head into the pain and arthritis, she entailed attending ground. The injury left her with a damaged still cherishes each and four to five doctors’ short-term memory. every day.

“Socially it changed me, emotionally “Every day is so special,” McLennan appointments a week for several months. it changed me,” McLennan said. “I can explained, adding that the relationship she “It was super overwhelming.”

She went on to say, “It’s hard to talk remember things from 30 years ago has been able to build with Rachel Cline but I couldn’t tell you what happened has helped her through some of her daily about because you never think it’s going to happen to you.” yesterday.” challenges.

Farkas’ EKBIA support included weekly Regularly forgetting appointments and Wanting to raise awareness about her misplacing bank cards, McLennan said she story as well as the EKBIA, McLennan appointments in addition to emotional often is embarrassed by her injury. shared some of her weekly experiences support.

The EKBIA has also been the mediator In addition to her short-term memory with Cline, noting that Cline visits her loss, McLennan also suffers from multiple apartment and sees how McLennan lives between herself and her employer in scheduling her return to work. barriers and accesses the East Kootenay week to week is truly amazing.

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“Just having them there for that was huge,” she noted. “The fact that we have all of these resources in our small town is unbelievable. You take it for granted until you need it.”

Farkas, who often walked to the Elk Valley Hospital for her appointments added, “If the program were to go away I don’t know what I would have done.”

Farkas continues to heal while utilizing the EKBIA’s services.

Dwight Gross, 57, is another EKBIA client who, despite knowing he may never return to the same quality of life he had prior to the accident, embraces each day.

After a skiing accident last March that damaged some of his blood vessels, Gross turned to EKBIA for their support.

His injury left him fatigued and affected his eyesight.

“I got tired very quickly,” Gross said of the symptoms that followed his injury, “[But] what’s more concerning is its affected my left side peripheral vision.”

Since his injury, Gross has been unable to drive.

Despite this, the semi-retired skier has maintained his passion for skiing and runs farming equipment in Saskatchewan during the spring and fall.

“If you can push through and try to maintain as much normalcy as you can … things will get better,” he said. “I know I’ve come a long way since the accident but I also know there’s still room to go. I might not return to what I was before the accident but I will come to a new normal.”

Gross still utilizes the EKBIA’s services by attending a brain injury support group on the first Tuesday of every month.

For Cline, getting EKBIA on the map is her major goal. Last year, the garage sale, held on the weekend of May 23 and 24 had over 80 different sales throughout Fernie.

Cline’s goal is to raise that number and spread awareness throughout the Elk Valley.

“It’s imperative we support these programs through the garage sale,” Farkas said. “You don’t know [this service] is there until you need it and thank God it is.”

Registration for the garage sale began last week and can be done online at http://elkvalleyspringclean.blogspot.ca or by filling in an application form and dropping it off at The Free Press office. The closing date for applications is Friday, May 8.

For more information, contact Rachel Cline at 250-946-6322 or email her at elkvalleyspringlcean@gmail.com. You can also follow their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/ferniespringclean

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Cooper Bauer, 3, celebrated during the 40th War Amps Child Amputee Program (CHAMP) anniversary.

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hree-year-old Cooper Bauer of Elkford joined generations of child amputees last month to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the War Amps Child Amputee Program (CHAMP).

The anniversary celebration included a three-day seminar hosted in Vancouver from March 20-22 that invited child amputees and their parents from across the province to learn about the latest developments in artificial limbs and how to deal with bullying.

“It was nice this year because he got to interact with the kids more now that he’s a little bit older,” said Cooper’s mom Rebecca. “The experience itself is really empowering just because of the support

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and the love they give for the champ and their families. We attended a parent counselling group, which is something that’s really beneficial and important to me, to connect to other parents so that I can ask questions and voice my concerns and worries.”

The Bauer family attended a similar seminar in Winnipeg last September, but they said they were glad to attend one with families from just B.C. this time.

“It was a similar format as the one we attended in Winnipeg but now we’re just part of the B.C. group so it was good to start connecting with people that are more in our region,” said Rebecca.

As part of the group’s Matching Mothers program, which pairs up families who have children with similar needs, the Bauers had the opportunity to meet their family match for the first time.

“It was really neat to meet our family match and it lets you know that you’re not alone in this,” said Rebecca.

Cooper himself was born missing some of the fingers on his left hand and uses a prosthesis the CHAMPs program donated to mimic his dad while riding around on his bike.

Rebecca describes Cooper as a “wild child” with limitless energy who loves playing sports such as hockey, soccer and baseball.

The Bauer family recently met with a prosthetist in Lethbridge to design a new piece that Cooper can switch with his current prosthesis.

“He’s hoping to join hockey in the fall so we’re looking to find something that will help support him holding a hockey stick and also something that can hold a glove for baseball among other things,” said Rebecca.

Elk Valley Air Cadets soar Submitted by S.L. Furedi

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2. New, high training standards for guide and service dogs will be put into place to strengthen public safety. There will be new requirements around visible identification to make it clear to business owners, landlords and transit staff that a dog accompanying someone is fully certified.

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he Elk Valley Air Cadets are heading into a busy home stretch for their 2014-2015 drill year, with first aid and effective speaking competitions, volunteering, gliding, trips and fundraisers.

Roger Fairhurst, co-chair of the 279 Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) said, “Our cadets have been involved in so many activities this year, it’s amazing.

Fairhurst continued, “We sent five cadets to a range competition in Cranbrook in January, and a dozen cadets recently finished a first aid course to prepare for both cadet and mine rescue competitions. We were sponsored by donations from the Legion [Michel Natal RCL in Sparwood] and Telus for this training, and we are very grateful for that.

“Another exciting opportunity for our squadron was the Regional Effective Speaking Competition,” said Fairhurst. “We did an in-house competition last month and chose three of our cadets to go on to Cranbrook. We are very proud to announce we had cadets take first and third.”

Flight Sgt. Joel O’Sullivan of Elkford will represent the East Kootenay region in Richmond, B.C. on April 12. This is the second time he has competed and won at regionals, and Flight Sgt. James Fairhurst took third place in Cranbrook.

“It’s a great skill for our cadets to have, but we know how scary public speaking can be,” said Fairhurst. “For our cadets to perform so well, it’s

a true accomplishment. Cpl. Thomas Gold has to be commended especially, as it was his first time at the event. He’s actually younger than the other competitors but really stepped up.”

The squadron has also been active in the valley, helping at a pancake breakfast for Winter in the Wild in Elkford, and selling bingo tickets with the Sparwood Lions Club.

The next events for the squadron include an annual trip to Nanton, Alta. to the Bomber Command Museum of Canada, and a gliding exercise in Cranbrook, both combined with other squadrons in the East Kootenay region.

“That’s one of the best parts of cadets,” said Fairhurst, “getting to meet up with other squadrons and participate in these exercises.

We’ve also done joint survival and sports weekends, and the cadets have an excellent time.”

To complete the training year, Elk Valley Air Cadets will hold their Annual Cadet Review in June, and then start packing for summer camps.

Camps develop a variety of skills, such as drill skills, music, marksmanship, aviation, aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, aerospace and survival. The camps are fully funded through the Canadian Department of National Defence.

The Elk Valley Air Cadets meet Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. at the Eagles Hall in Sparwood, and is open to anyone from the Elk Valley, aged 12-18. For more information on the cadets, call Capt. Murray Clow at (250)-4251271, or visit the squadron’s Facebook page at 279aircadetselkvalley@groups.facebook.com.

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Flash, A-ah, kicking their way through Alberta a car accident. The team wore black armbands for their final game and was happy to bring home he Fernie Flash women's soccer team the gold in their friend's honour. travelled to Calgary Despite having no league to play on the April 11-12 in and no proper indoor facility weekend to take part in the “Our level of fitness as to practice in, the Fernie Flash annual Spring Cup Indoor were a team to be reckoned with a team allows us to Tournament. The Spring at this tournament. In addition to maintain a very high Cup over-35 tournament finishing with a 4-0 record, Fernie pace of play.” hosts teams from Alberta, was second overall for goals Saskatchewan and B.C., and scored in the entire tournament at Nicole Bush this year 49 teams partici27 (the top team scored 28). They Fernie Flash defender pated. have earned the respect of their The Flash, led by longtime competitors and the tournament coach Gino Elia, performed organizers with their gritty style well in pool play winning of play and relentlessly positive all three games 8-3, 2-1, and attitude.

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"Our level of fitness as a team allows us to maintain a very high pace of play so we do a great job of wearing down our opponents," said veteran defender Nicole Bush.

Solid goalkeeping by Teresa Mazzei-Lewis Sponsored by helped bolster the team's confidence, leading them into the finals of their division, where they faced Edmonton's Dovercourt squad, who was no match for Fernie's offensive punch.

This year's tournament was also particularly significant for the ladies of the Fernie Flash. They dedicated the tournament, and particularly their Jeramey Marsh final game, to their friend and teammate Eirin won 1st place Amundsen who passed away earlier this year in during the high Submitted

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The Fernie Flash soccer team dominated in the Spring Cup Tournament in Calgary earlier this month. Back Row: Gino Elia (coach), Lois Elia, Nicole Neufeld, Tanya Bossio, Melanie MacVoy, Patti Malmas and Andrea Graham. Front Row: Wendy Howse, Nicole Bush, Nicole Heckendorf, Jen Grebeldinger, Stacey Smith and Teresa Massei-Lewis (laying).

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Nevados helps Fernie Falcons spread their wings Basketball team pays off provincial championship debt

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evados Restaurant stepped up on Wednesday, April 8 by donating part of the proceeds from their dinner sales to the Fernie Falcons senior boys’ basketball team.

The night ultimately raised $350 that will help to pay off the team’s costs leftover from attending this year’s provincial championship.

“It’s pretty expensive to send 14 kids out and put them in a hotel for four days so we’re basically trying to help them pay off some debts,” explained Nevados’ co-owner Kurt Saari. “It’s great to get community members out and get them involved with a local team,” he added.

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Elk Valley's Got Talent Do you have an inner talent that needs to be seen?

Whatever it is you do, Elk Valley's Got Talent wants to hear from you!

Auditions in two age categories will be held in Fernie and Sparwood, with the winners advancing to the main stage at Coal Miner Days on June 12 to compete for the $1,000 grand prize!

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ur first two matches of the season are already in the books and they were both great successes.

March 21 saw 23 shooters, and April 11 weekend saw 25 shooters testing their skills. We had a great mix of men, women and juniors of all abilities. Results are as follows: March 21 Small bore standard rifle: • Match Winner - Kalvin Marsh (Jr. shooter) • AAA - Jeramey Marsh • AA – Jordan Marsh • A – Emmeline Aune (Jr. shooter) Small bore hunter rifle: • Match Winner - Kalvin Marsh (Jr.) • AAA –Jeramey Marsh • AA – Jordan Marsh • A - Clayton Williams

• 3rd Rick Fraser April 11 Small bore standard rifle: • Match Winner - Jeramey Marsh • AAA - Kalvin Marsh (Jr. shooter) • AA – Ryan Mate • A – Justin Marsh (Jr. shooter) Small bore hunter rifle: • Match Winner – Jeramey Marsh • AAA – 1st Kalvin Marsh (Jr. shooter) • AA – Brad Woods • A - Justin Marsh (Jr. shooter)

Sunday saw another high power match: • 1st Jeramey Marsh • 2nd Richard Carrere • 3rd Rick Fraser Congratulations to Jeramey Marsh for his clean sweep this weekend, the result of a great deal of practice and focus. You’re probably wondering about all those Marshes on the results lists! This great family has taken a big role in On Sunday, shooters gathered for a high power match the success of the Bull River Shooters. When I was doing a and it took a shoot-out to determine the top three rankings: little historical research for this article, I was delighted to • 1st Bill Johnson see pictures of the Marshes going back to the early days • 2nd Richard Carrere of the club. Brothers Randy and Rocky (and I think I saw a picture of their dad shooting also) were keen shooters and they had their sons and daughters involved in the sport early on. Now they are helping their grandchildren get into the sport. Our club is there with them.

We know getting our spouses, children and friends involved helps our sport grow and be healthy. My own son shot his first five in a row and scored his first he family of “A” class score this weekend. I couldn’t be prouder.

The Bull River Shooters Association would like to thank the (BRSA) was formed in February 1987 by a group of local shooting enthusiasts Elk Valley community for all who had been introduced to the sport of their support throughout metallic silhouette shooting. Our sport is the past months. We have to rifle hunting as Trap and Skeet are to bird hunting! We shoot standing, holding been overwhelmed with the the gun unsupported and attempt to generosity that has been

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knock down steel targets in the shape of animals. The sport evolved from Mexico and although it is considered great practice for hunting, it is also enjoyed by many who never plan to hunt. Club ‘historian’ Dave Sherret was there in the beginning and filled me in on the past. The original sight was at Lost Creek Ranch and was only set up for rim fire competition out to 100 metres. Victoria Day weekend 1990 saw our first invitational match and it has continued until now. This major event attracts a great number of shooters from all over B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon and Northwest Territories, Washington, Idaho and Montana. This year over the Victoria Day weekend we will be hosting the B.C. Provincial Championship for the 3rd year in a row! The club moved to its present location near Fort Steele in 1993. The Cat and falling crews started work in February, and March saw our first small bore match! Our first high power match was held in August of 1993. This required clearing 500 metres and constructing dirt berms and target stands. The BRSA held the High Power National Championship in 1994 and hosted the full slate of national events in 1995, 1999 and 2004.

Membership fees for the BRSA are $90 for the year, which runs from April 1 to March 31. Additional dependant family members may join for $15 each, which covers insurance costs. In addition to insurance (which includes liability protection for members if they are ever involved in a shooting accident) and ongoing club expenses, dues cover your participation in four club matches, scheduled throughout the season. Juniors compete for free. Memberships for those 65 years and up is $35, but they do not include any match fees. Memberships can be purchased from Rick Fraser at 250-464-5648.

Memberships can also be purchased at any club match.

A wealth of information about metallic silhouette shooting can be found on the Internet. For information about the BRSA please contact Rick Fraser at 250-4645648. New members are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you at the range. Please plan to come out over the Victoria Day weekend to take in a bit of the competition. We are a spectator friendly sport. Small bore is held on Saturday and Sunday; high power is Monday and Tuesday. Bring binoculars to enhance the viewing and wear hearing protection for the high power.

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Bringing 16 competitors from the club, the champions brought home a total of 26 medals.

The team won a total of seven gold, three silver and six bronze medals for sparring and one silver and eight bronze medals for pattern.

The club has one more tournament this year in Lethbridge before they begin training for the 2016 World Cup to be held in Budapest, Hungary.

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Fire Extinguisher certifications and training as well as individual mentoring from real equipment parwood council will pro- operators. vide up to $4,500 in in-kind Local companies and their support for this year’s Project operators generously donate Heavy Duty, a project that has machinery as well as time, teaching provided training and hands-on students how to safely experience to run the equipment.

Elk Valley sen“The kids get value “This is a great ior high school out of it, they get to program and students looksee equipment that ing to benefit kids always get they normally don’t from the knowso excited to see in this area. We ledge of experitry different show them things enced equiplike hydrovac trucks, equipment - it’s ment operators.

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“This is a different machinery great program that kids don’t realize Margaret McKie and kids always are actually used in Sparwood Councillor get so excited this area. It’s a great to try different opportunity for our equipment and senior staff to give back to high it’s money well spent,” said Coun. schools and we get as much fun Margaret McKie of Project Heavy out of it as the kids do. I think Duty, which began in 2009. it’s a very worthwhile project “I think the kids receive valuable for our youth and community,” experience and it’s an excellent said Director of Operations Mel program to have,” agreed Coun. Bohmer.

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Held from April 12 to 18, National Volunteer Week began in 1943 as a volunteer recruitment effort to enlist women for wartime voluntary service, Rocky Mountain Village recreation director Shelley Moulton said.

“Now every year over 80,000 registered charities and 100,000 not-for-profit organizations across Canada pause to thank and recognize their volunteers,” she continued. “It is individuals like you that build our communities and make our towns and cities a better place to live.”

Moulton thanked the Rocky Mountain Village team prior to the volunteers enjoying a buffet style lunch prepared by the senior’s lifestyle community recreation staff and kitchen staff.

“Having individuals like you adds to the residents day and it really makes a difference in their lives,” Moulton said, as she addressed the group of volunteers.

“Thank you for taking the extra time out of your busy day to make a difference in someone else’s [day].”

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WORTHINGTON: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sybil Worthington. Sybil passed peacefully with family by her side on April 18, 2015 at the Elk Valley Hospital at the age of 89 years. Sybil was born on August 1, 1925 in Seaton Delavel, Northumberland, England to parents John and Catherine Dunn. In 1929 the family made the move to Canada by ship and landed in Quebec, travelling by rail to Fernie. In 1937, at age 11, her beloved mother passed away, leaving her father to care for her and older sister Isabel (Betty). In 1946 she married the love of her life, John Worthington in a simple wedding ceremony at the Christ Church Anglican. Together they raised two children, John and Maureen. Once the children were married and on their own, they started to travel; England, Scotland, Wales, Spain, Italy, Cuba, Jamaica and the list goes on, always sending post cards to the grandchildren at home who were anxiously awaiting their arrival home for the souvenirs the suitcases held. Sybil loved to knit, was an avid reader, summers were camping times at Surveyor’s Lake, Loon Lake or Koocanusa. She also loved her pets, and doing crossword puzzles and cryptograms. She kept birds, cats, dogs and at one point even tried to diaper a monkey to keep as a pet! She had a wonderful sense of humour and her cookie jars were never empty. Company was always offered a cup of tea and a cookie, even the dogs. Sybil was predeceased by her parents, Catherine in 1937, John in 1970 and her husband John in 1987. Her world was shattered again in 2002 with the passing of her only son, John, her sister Betty in 2004, and her grandson- in-law, Jake Wiebe in 2009. Left to mourn her passing are daughter, Maureen (Randy) Aikman, daughter-in-law, Marie Worthington, granddaughters; Corlyn (Dean) Haarstad, Bernice Wiebe, Stephanie (Darcy) Hutchinson, Michelle Rybachuk, and Lindsay Aikman (Brad Cox), as well as great grandchildren; Anissa Haarstad (Paul and Payton Caravetta), Kaitlyn Haarstad, Jessica and Connor Wiebe, Colton and Madison Hutchinson, Hayley Johnson and little Baby Cox, and many nieces, nephews and good friends. She will be sadly missed by all. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” with Lynda Gawryluk - Celebrant.

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Sparwood and Elkford: Property Management Services **************************** Furnished & Unfurnished houses and condos available Call Tonda at 250-433-7024 tonda@sparwoodrealestate.ca

27 Juniper Court - Clean recently painted 3 bedroom townhouse with fenced backyard. Located downtown Sparwood close to a park and schools. $800. per month plus utilities. Call Rick at 250-4255432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

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.

14’ wide Mobile Home for Rent 3 bedrooms, all appliances Call Joe at 250-425-5387

Apartment Units

Homes for Rent

Modular Homes

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

250-423-3308 or 250-423-1236

Townhouses

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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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For rent: 2 RV Moyie River front lots, fully serviced, side by side, 100x40, at 3 Valley Resort in Yahk, BC, $1000/year each including services. Email for more info:

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Available April. 1 Call Erin @ 250-425-7711 or Rick @ 250-425-5432

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Sparwood Heights - Fully upgraded - Must see!

Large 1 bdrm furnished condo. Carbonado Court, Main floor, paved parking with plug ins, heat, water, laundry & hydro. Non smoking. $800/month plus DD. Call 250-425-5071.

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

Hot Water Included Rare opportunity to purchase private 150 acres 5 minutes from Cranbrook BC. Borders crown land on 3 sides.

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Close to Rec Centre, park and schools. $850. per month plus utilities. Call Rick at 250-4255432 or Erin at 250-425-7711

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of April 26 to May 2, 2015

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

You may hear about a job opening at work that is much more in line with your career goals. Some effort and a little patience are needed to secure it.

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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

There are lots of negotiations going on around you, and you dominate the proceedings despite yourself. You cause a sensation and are even congratulated after a brilliant exploit.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

You spend part of the week at home because your family needs you. Perhaps you’ll also need to get ready for a move or for the sale and purchase of a property.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

You have lots to say this week. You don’t talk for the sake of talking, but your comments have quite an impact in the long term and they’ll even go around the world via the Web.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

You’re ready to spoil yourself and do something to make yourself happy. You may spend some time in the stores. You buy lots of things that lift your spirits.

Kitchen boss Certain sprite Garden tube Laze around Golf score Has a mortgage Up to the task Dreams up Snoop Highway sights Bird cry Comes in Bed coverings Travel on water ____ the mark Sports groups Fitness resort ____-friendly Farthest down Conquer Denial Bouquet London streetcar Physically active Angel’s headdress Anna’s post Scoring serve Unwritten Garment edges Supervised Brood’s home

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ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 757

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

There’s quite a bit of action over the next few days and you stand out for your skills and perseverance. You make some changes to your surroundings.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

You may feel quite a bit of accumulated fatigue. A sleepless night this week slows down some projects. New eating habits would do you some good.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

Short reckonings make long friends.

Avoid exchanging money with friends at the moment. You overcome your shyness by speaking in front of a crowd.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

Don’t be afraid of change on a professional level, as new responsibilities can bring you good future prospects. Time is a scarce commodity this week.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

You’re inspired to go on a trip or have some sort of adventure that requires a lot of preparation. A training course makes you see your future in a different light.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

You’re particularly sensitive and so it would be good to spend some quality time with friends and family in order to soothe tensions. You’re going to be entrusted with a few secrets.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

You give your full attention to your loved one. You have to make a few adjustments in your relationship. Lots of problems can be settled by doing some interesting activities together.

PUZZLE NO. 494

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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Artistic banners line Fernie streets

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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olourful banners filled the Arts Station last Thursday evening as part of the annual Fernie banner launch.

Now in its 11th year, the banner launch invited locals to view an array of artwork, most of which represent Elk Valley living. “[The] Fernie banner project is the envy of most communities big and small in British Columbia,” banner project coordinator Donna Miller said. “It’s amazing.”

This year the banner committee received just under 100 banner submissions, with 60 people entering to have their work chosen to be displayed in Fernie.

“The youngest person that entered is seven

years old and the oldest is over 90,” Miller said of the wide variety of banner artists.

Individuals in the community were invited to sponsor a banner for $100, with the piece going up on 2nd Ave. for one year and then being moved to Highway 3, for one year.

After the banners are displayed for two years, the individual sponsoring the piece can take it home.

With a wide variety of work submitted, including acrylic, oil and water colour painted banners as well as plasticine, and coloured pencil banners, Miller said the project really affirmed the creativity in the Elk Valley. “[The banner project] emphasizes how important the art culture is in the City of Fernie,” she added.

Artist Lauryn Sims stands alongside her “Singing Our Song” banner during the annual Fernie banner launch, held at the Arts Station on Thursday, April 16.

Photo by K. Dingman

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"Your Loved One Never Leaves Our Care" Phone: 250-423-7944

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FERNIE BOTTLE DEPOT Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm 1291 Ridgemont Ave. Phone: 250-423-2009

We take electronics and ensure they are recycled safely.

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ise customers read the fine print: *, †, ≥, §, ≈ The Drive It Love It Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after April 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes reight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated rice before taxes. †0% purchase financing for up to 36 months available on select new 2015 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport FWD with a Purchase Price of $24,998 with a $0 own payment, financed at 0% for 36 months equals 78 bi-weekly payments of $320 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $24,998. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD/2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto inance. Examples: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport FWD/2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a Purchase Price of $24,998/$39,998 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $69/$110 with a cost of borrowing of $3,660/$5,857 and a total obligation of $28,658/$45,855.

Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Financing example: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $24,998 financed at 4.99% over 60 onths, equals 260 weekly payments of $109 for a total obligation of $28,257. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. ◆◆Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian New Vehicle Registration data for 2014 Calendar Year for all Retail vehicles sold in the province of British olumbia. √Based on 2014 Ward’s Small Sport Utility segmentation. »Jeep Grand Cherokee has received more awards over its lifetime than any other SUV. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by Chrysler Canada Inc.

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0% IS BACK! 0% FINANCING ON ALL F250 & F350 FOR 72 MONTHS

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2014 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XL XTR / STK NT1413

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FERNIE PRE-OWNED 2013 FORD FIESTA

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2009 FORD RANGER SPORT 4X4 / STK UT0703

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