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(Left to right) Dee Hatina, Mayor Mary Giuliano and Helen McAllister cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Angel Garden memorial on Saturday, May 23.

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n angel sculpture stands stoically in the middle of the Fernie EcoGarden as a lasting legacy to children who have passed away in the Elk Valley.

Organizers of the Angel Garden memorial Dee Hatina and Helen McAllister spoke on Saturday, May 23 as part of its official opening ceremony.

“Five years ago two well-loved families in the Fernie community lost loved ones at birth. The significance of the loss wasn’t lost on anyone, and as this community does, it rallied to support its fellow community members. In that,

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stories from other parents who had lost a baby or child emerged.

Amidst the grief, Dee stepped up and recognized that a children’s memorial garden would serve many families in the Elk Valley,” said McAllister.

The garden was a collaborative effort between businesses and local volunteers, including McAllister’s husband Dave Fuller as well as Dave Hus and Matt Trousdale.

Others on the list of those thanked included the Fernie Home Building Centre, Rocky Mountain Backhoe Services and Mike Hepher and Paul Reimer who created the angel statue.

“By now you have hopefully realized that though Dee and I

spearheaded this, we couldn’t have done it without the very generous support of the community. The legacy of the Angel Garden is truly one that shows what community building is all about. We are very proud to say that it was built by the community, for the community to honour loved ones who were taken far too early from this world,” said McAllister.

McAllister noted in her emotional speech that the future growth of the memorial was kept in mind when designing it. Over the years, vines planted will entwine together and create an overhead canopy, colourful flowers will flourish and bushes will grow tall to offer privacy to any who visit the memorial.

“We hope this children’s memorial garden will be used by the public at large and will add to this wonderful community. We have endeavoured to build it in such a way that it will stand the test of time. Despite the grief that comes from the loss of a child, we must honour the spirit that children give us,” said McAllister.

City of Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano was also in attendance to add to McAllister and Hatina’s opening speeches with the reading of a poem entitled “Tiny Angels.”

A social gathering with sandwiches, baked goods and beverages followed the official ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Elk Valley cleans up for Brain Injury Association

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Alicia Clarke (right) and her children Monty (left), 3, and Teddy, 10 months, pour lemonade at Grow to raise funds for KinderGym. Photo by S. Kucharski

ast weekend lawns and storefronts across the Elk Valley were filled with items to purchase as part of the annual Elk Valley Spring Clean garage sale.

The Spring Clean was held in Elkford and Sparwood on Saturday, May 23 and across Fernie on Sunday, May 24. All the proceeds from the event went to the East Kootenay Brain InjuryAssociation to help provide outreach across the area.

Other businesses held their own fundraisers in conjunction with the garage sale, including Grow.

The children’s store hosted a lemonade stand to raise funds

for the KinderGym — a Fernie program to encourage motor skills and activities for children aged 0-5.

“It’s a really great program for kids and parents to participate in,” said Alicia Clarke with Grow.

Her two sons Monty, 3, and Teddy, 10 months, assisted in pouring glasses of lemonade for passers-by.

In addition to sweet sales from residents and small businesses, a children’s scavenger hunt was also organized in each of the three communities to encourage families to participate in the Spring Clean event.

At Rotary Park in Fernie, a bouncy castle and bake sale was also held to entertain kids for the day.

Two dogs attacked by cougar in Sparwood

The dog then fell from the tree, times with a hammer,” noted at which point the cougar climbed Gilewicz, adding that the dog was able to back down and ollowing two separate couescape with continued to gar attacks in which dogs minor injuries. attack the dog.

“We live in an area were injured earlier this Following “The cougar surrounded by month, Elk Valley Conservation the incident, came down the wildlife and at times Officers are warning residents the resident tree and got on it does encroach. to take proper precautions while called over top of the dog outdoors.

We should be aware his neighbour at which time of our pets and our and they again located property.” the cougar Ray Gilewicz underneath Conservation Officer the Sparwood resident’s mobile home.

You are invited to attend the upcoming RDEK Area B Town Hall Meeting “Because of what had one of the [residents] happened they shot the cougar,” and Volunteer of the Year Celebration. Mark your calendars and join us! grabbed a Gilewicz said. “They were right Wednesday, June 10th 2015 - 7:00pm large stick in doing what they had done and and started defending their dog.”

Area B - Jaffray Community Hall The Conservation Officer said hitting the The Volunteer of the Year Celebration will be held at 7:00pm. Please join us for refreshments and cake as we cougar with that because the cougar gave off celebrate Anne Gonnelly and her many contributions. The Area B Town Hall meeting will begin at 7:30pm. the stick, a strong scent of skunk in both a l l o w i n g incidents, he was confident that the dog to it was the same animal.

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T h a t highlighted the condition of the i n c i d e n t , cougar, noting that the young h o w e v e r , male appeared malnourished.

“This cougar wasn’t healthy,” was not Conservation Officer Trish isolated.

Two days Burley said. “It was a younger The RDEK has watering hours on all of its water systems. Having set watering hours later, a cat that was emaciated and pretty resident in skinny.” conserves water, creates a balance in the system demand and controls costs. Please She added that although these Sparwood encountered types of attacks are extremely abide by these watering hours. They are in place for the benefit of your community. the same rare, it is essential to exercise c o u g a r precaution when outdoors.

Moyie Water System Elko Water System “For cougar safety, it’s always attacking 2015 Watering Times: 2015 Watering Times: his dog good for people to be aware of Morning 6:00am -10:00am Morning 6:00am - 10:00am underneath their surroundings, have their Evening 7:00pm - 11:00pm Evening 7:00pm - 11:00pm his mobile dogs on leash, make lots of noise.

Residents living west of Tavistock can water on EVEN numbered Residents west of Main Street water on EVEN numbered When you do come across a home. days and residents east of Tavistock can water on ODD days, and residents east of Main Street water on ODD “ H e cougar, it’s best not to run, it’s numbered days. numbered days. c r a w l e d recommended to back up slowly, underneath get out of the area and give it its his mobile space,” she highlighted.

For more information, contact the RDEK Engineering Services Department Gilewicz reiterated Burley’s home on at 1-888-478-7335 or visit www.rdek.bc.ca his hands warnings, stating, “We live in and knees an area surrounded by wildlife and struck and at times it does encroach. We the cougar should be aware of our pets and s e v e r a l property.”

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The first incident occurred on May 12.

According to Conservation Officer Ray Gilewicz a group of four residents were walking several dogs on the Lower Elk Valley Road in Sparwood when a cougar approached them and attacked one of the dogs.

“They were doing their evening

walk when they encountered a cougar in close quarters,” Gilewicz said. “The cougar had come within close proximity and had grabbed one of their small dogs from them and taken off with it.”

After firing off a bear banger, the cougar was scared away, climbing into a tree with the dog.

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Sparwood council highlights

Open fires restricted in Elk Valley

Summer programs and TransCanada Trail funding approved

and Sparwood. Part of the EVT will incorporate the pre-existing Coal Discovery Trail (CDT). Improvements to the CDT are also planned to be included in the trail he Tuesday, May 19 Sparwood council meeting construction budget. began with the approval of funding for the Elk “Trails are becoming seen by communities to be of an Valley Society Community Living (EVSCL) sum- ever-increasing benefit and the chance to expand local and mer program. regional trails through third-party investment is a unique The summer program runs from Thursday, July 2 until opportunity for Sparwood,” said Friday, August 21 and offers services Director of Community and and activities for children with special Facility Services Duane Lawrence “Trails are becoming seen needs living in the community. in a staff report to council. by communities to be of an Gayle Vallance, summer program Funding for the trail will be coordinator for the EVSCL requested ever-increasing benefit and provided through the Elk Valley the free rental of the arts and crafts the chance to expand local Community Directed Funds, room at the Sparwood Recreation and regional trails through which will be matched by the TCT Centre on weekdays throughout the Society. An estimated $900,000 to third-party investment is summer and discounted pool access $1.2 million in funds is available a unique opportunity for fares for participants and caregivers which will cover approximate Sparwood.” for program-related activities. construction costs.

Sparwood council unanimously “The TCT seem confident they Duane Lawrence approved the funding for the rental can connect through from Fernie Director of Community and through the Community Health to Elkford, so perhaps after all Facility Services Fund. The funding will remain in these years we can become part place until 2018. of the TransCanada Trail,” noted In 2014, the program saw 15 McDougall. children registered in the Sparwood Council unanimously approved program. requests from the Sparwood Coal Miner Days Society “I’m glad that this program is continuing,” noted for road closures, facilities and equipment fees, staff Mayor Cal McDougall. resources and a Special Occasion Liquor License.

Rental costs for the program tally to $5,597.28 for the Coal Miner Days festivities are scheduled for Thursday, summer.

June 11 to Sunday, June 14.

Council also approved funding to develop the Elk Coun. Margaret McKie was appointed to Sparwood’s Valley Trail (EVT), a connection to the 24,000 km age-friendly advisory committee. The committee is TransCanada Trail (TCT), which currently stretches comprised of 15 members of the community tasked across 1,000 Canadian communities. with developing the district’s Age-Friendly Community The EVT will consist of 3.5 km of in-town trail and an Plan, which focuses on community support and health additional 17 km of trail north of Sparwood. services, recreation, leisure and various other aspects as Current planned routes for the EVT will connect Elko part of the community. to Round Prairie, north of Elkford via Fernie, Hosmer

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s of Tuesday, May 26 several fire related activities are being banned in the Southeast Fire Centre in order to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

The ban took effect on Friday, May 22 and includes the burning of any waste, slash or other materials; stubble or grass fires; the use of fireworks, sky lanterns or burning barrels or cages; the use of binary exploding targets and the use of air curtain burners.

The prohibition will remain in place until further notice.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Wildfire Management Branch noted that the prohibition does not apply to the boundaries of local government that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced

by a fire department. BC Parks, crown land and private lands, however, are covered by the ban.

According to the ministry’s press release, “The Southeast Fire Centre is experiencing drier-than-normal conditions and an elevated fire hazard.

These prohibitions are being put in place due to current weather conditions and the longrange forecast.”

Campfires that are a half-metre high by a halfmetre wide or smaller along with cooking stoves using gas, propane or briquettes can continue to be used.

Anyone found violating the fire ban may be issued a ticket for $345 and, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 or sentenced to one year in jail.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call *5555 on a cellphone or 1-800-663-5555 toll-free.

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Updating residents on the ins and outs of Area A

RDEK Area A Director Mike Sosnowski presents volunteer of the year Shelby Rawson with flowers and a watch during the Electoral Area A Town Hall meeting.

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he elected volunteer of the year was commended for her efforts during the Electoral Area A Town Hall meeting in Hosmer on Wedneday, May 20.

Shelby Rawson gained attention in the community after shaving her head and raising $5,000 for Fernie’s Friends for Friends charity during Western Financial’s Shave and Shove fundraiser.

Her volunteering efforts didn’t stop there.

Rawson was also involved in a recent antibullying campaign, in addition to volunteering for the Fernie Rod and Gun Club.

“It gives me great pleasure to recognize the Electoral Area A volunteer of the year. Shelby’s an outstanding contributor to both Area A and Fernie,” Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski said prior to presenting her with a gift — a watch for all the time she’s donated.

Rawson added, “It’s pretty overwhelming. I didn’t really expect it.”

Area A community leaders were also on hand during the Town Hall meeting to speak about significant Area A projects including the Elk River Alliance (ERA) Elk River Flood Restructure Project, the Access Guardian Program, West Fernie Servicing & Infrastructure upgrade, the Hosmer fire department update and Area A’s five

year financial plan.

Lee-Anne Walker with the ERA noted that they have been working on an Elk River Flood Solutions Strategy since the flood of 2012, a strategy that includes surveying individuals in the community, mapping out the last 100 years of flooding and hiring hydrologists to study the behaviour and nature of the Elk River.

“Our mission is to connect people to the Elk River, keeping it drinkable, fishable and swimmable for future generations,” she said.

“I care about my friends and neighbours, their property, their safety as well as watershed function and wildlife in our region.”

The ERA plans to continue with their public engagement in order to work toward developing a design and solution for dealing with floods in the area.

While the ERA works to protect the Elk Valley from flooding, the Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire Deputy Chief Tammy Clowers has been providing her services to protect the Elk Valley from fires.

Presenting her findings to the public, Clowers said that the fire department has been working to train their volunteers and employees, which include eight hours of wildlife training in addition to extraction training and electrical safety training.

Despite these positive changes, Clowers noted that the fire department is in search of additional volunteers, as there are only about 4-5 volunteer firefighters showing up to regularly scheduled meetings.

Conservation Officer Patricia Burley was also in attendance to speak about the Access Guardian Program — a program that involves a provincial Conservation Officer educating people on access issues, providing public relations while monitoring traffic, enforcing the access laws and regulations and dealing with other infractions that may be encountered while on patrol.

Burley noted that mud bogging and trespassing were major issues she faced this past year.

In addition to these environmental groups presenting their findings, RDEK Engineering Services Manager Brian Funke was on hand to advise RDEK residents that the West Fernie Servicing & Infrastructure Project will be moving forward as planned. He was also available to answer public inquiries.

Chief Financial Officer Shawn Tomlin concluded the meeting with a presentation of the RDEK’s five-year financial plan.

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Temporary fencing for Annex dog park proposed

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he Fernie Pets Society (FPS) has made a proposal to city council to construct temporary fencing around a portion of the Annex Park for an off-leash dog park.

President of the FPS Pierre Dupont said that the fencing the society is proposing is only meant to be temporary, while delays continue in the installation of a designated and fully-fenced offleash dog park near Ridgemont.

Since 2005, Fernie dog owners have been utilizing the Annex Park and the area around the Fernie Aquatic Centre for off-leash dog activity but since late 2011, the FPS has been set on creating an official fenced dog park spanning from 4th Street to 13th Street between 1st Avenue and the Ridgemont subdivision.

They approached city council with the idea.

Given the area of land, a required environmental assessment (EA) and legal study of the property and its soil has since delayed the project.

“In the last couple of years we’ve been pushing for the environmental assessment and a legal survey to be done so we know where the actual property line is between CP Rail and other private property,” explained Dupont. “We needed to know where the actual fenceline would be and that the land was safe to use as a park. Cut to this year, 2015, and nothing has happened so far in terms of an EA or a legal survey. So we’re sort of twiddling our thumbs waiting for something to happen.”

Without immediate plans for the environmental

assessment to move forward, Dupont said that fencing the Annex Park site was a provisional idea.

“We wanted to move forward with fencing one of the existing parks while waiting for the Ridgemont site to progress as we’re looking at a few years wait for the environmental assessment and clean up at the Ridgemont site to happen. So we decided to get things moving with a dog park somewhere that people could use,” explained Dupont.

According to Dupont, the fencing will cost approximately $16,000-$18,000 at the expense of the FPS. Their fundraising efforts over the last four years have culminated in a total of $30,000 to spend on their permanent off-leash dog park project.

Dupont said the fencing covering a 2.2 acre area between 12th Avenue and the river will likely be split-post cedar fencing as it’s a “more attractive option” over traditional chain link fencing.

The FPS approached council with the temporary fencing idea on May 11 and were met with letters from nearby residents opposing the project.

Dupont said he believes the objections are a result of misunderstandings over what the project entails.

Further talks are planned with Fernie city council regarding the Annex Park fencing. “[Council] is very sympathetic to the problem that nothing has happened over the last few years and they want to move forward with this, but there has to be money in the budget for the assessment,” said Dupont.

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2015 Property Tax Notices Annual Utility Notices and Home Owner Grant Applications The District of Elkford 2015 Property Tax Notices and the 2015 Residential Utility Notices will be mailed out on May 22, 2015. If you do not receive your notices, please contact the District of Elkford Office.

To avoid the 10% penalty, all payments and eligible Home Owner’s Grants must be received before Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 4:30 pm. If your financial institution makes your property tax payment and if you are eligible, you will still need to claim your annual Home Owner Grant and also pay your annual Utilities Notice (water, sewer, solid waste) before July 2, 2015. Unclaimed Home Owner Grants and unpaid utilities are also subject to the 10% penalty.

New for 2015: Eligible taxpayers may claim their Home Owner Grant online. Details are included in the brochure and on our website.

The District of Elkford Office is open Monday to Friday, 8;00 am to 4:30 pm. Please note that all District offices will be closed on Canada Day: July 1, 2015.

District of Elkford Call for Volunteers: Urban Wildlife Management Advisory Committee and Citizens' Advisory Committee

The District is seeking to fill two (2) volunteer positions on the committees.

Membership is open to residents of the District of Elkford only. Volunteer Application Forms and copies of the Terms of Reference are available at the District Municipal Office or the District of Elkford's website at www. elkford.ca. Applications will be accepted at the District Municipal Office in person, by mail, fax, or e-mail, no later than June 12, 2015 at 4:30 pm.

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Please contact the Ambassador at watersmart@elkford.ca or 250.910.4028.

Applicants are required to provide: • Proof of residency in the District of Elkford • Proof of attendance at Elkford Secondary School • Proof of registration in a post-secondary institution Applications can be picked up at the District of Elkford Municipal Office or accessed online at www.elkford.ca under Elkford News.

Applications must be submitted to the District of Elkford Office by Thursday, June 4, 2015. Scholarships will be awarded to those students pursuing a post-secondary education.

New Outdoor Water Conservation Bylaw No. 769, 2015 At the March 23rd Regular Council Meeting, the new Outdoor Water Conservation Bylaw No. 769, 2015 was adopted. The new bylaw will replace the District’s Water Conservation Policy No. 2004-05. To ensure sufficient capacities in the District's reservoirs in the event of a fire emergency, the new bylaw permits even and odd days for watering (corresponding to your address) with some slight modifications to the permitted hours under the old policy.

The outdoor watering restrictions will be in force between April 1st and September 30th of each year as follows: a) A person with an even numbered civic address is permitted to water their lawn, landscaped area, trees or shrubs on even numbered days. b) A person with an odd numbered civic address is permitted to water their lawn, landscaped area, trees or shrubs on odd numbered days. c) Lawn, landscaped area, tree or shrub watering will be permitted on the days noted but only within the hours of 4:00 am to 10:00 am and 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. d) Hand watering of the lawn, landscaped area, trees or shrubs will not be subject to sections a), b), and c) above.

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by Katelyn Dingman

When it comes to discussing pet safety, people often focus on concern over animals becoming dehydrated out in the sun or after being left in a vehicle by their owner in the summer months.

Yes, leaving your dog in the car is obviously a terrible thing to do, yet individuals still seem to forget this summer after summer.

But what about the not so obvious reminders?

The last two weeks, while I was walking my dog beside the Fernie golf course I saw two separate incidents where individuals were driving their car while their dog ran beside it.

Although it seems obvious that this is a terrible idea and something many people would consider to be animal abuse, people still do it.

There is no excuse for this kind of behaviour.

There are so many things that could potentially go wrong in this situation, no matter how careful you may think you’re being.

Accidentally running over your dog and killing it, I would think, would be reason enough not to do this. In addition, when you are driving your car, as slow as you think you may be driving, it is likely too fast for your dog to keep up, causing them to overexert themselves.

There are many dog walking services available to individuals with a physical injury.

In fact, in the Elk Valley, I’m sure there are dozens of residents that would rather walk your dog free of charge than watch you drive your vehicle while your dogs runs alongside it.

To me, this type of behaviour is just as bad, if not worse than leaving your dog in a hot vehicle.

We need to make sure our pets are being properly taken care of. If you’re unable to properly care for your animal, you can access adoption services. Dogs shouldn’t be viewed as an inconvenience but rather a small, loving member of the family.

I find it appalling that individuals can show such a serious lack of judgment. It’s completely irresponsible. If you can’t spend 5-10 minutes walking your dog, you don’t deserve to own it.

There’s no denying that owning an animal can be a big responsibility, but when you purchase or adopt a dog, you agree to take on all the responsibilities that come with caring for that animal. That includes properly walking your dog each and every day.

Please, be kind to your dog and stop walking them alongside your car.

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in purchasing power.

There are two things that Mr. Coyne, and others, like Prime Minister Harper and MP David Wilks, who oppose a legislated minimum wage, should do.

They should try and live for a calendar year on BC's minimum wage of $10.25 per hour.

They should also pay close attention to the following: “It is to the real advantage of every producer, every manufacturer and every merchant to cooperate in the improvement of working conditions because the best customer of American industry is the well-paid worker,” — so said President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Cleveland, Ohio, 80 years ago.

And there should be no doubt that this statement of socioeconomic decency holds just as true for the Canadian worker in 2015 as it did for the American worker in 1935.

Andrew Coyne is a sour-faced political pundit who does not believe in legislating a Canadian minimum wage. 'Let the market decide!' he recently thundered from the Olympian heights of the National Post editorial pages.

'The market', unfortunately, is not some abstract concept operating free of human agency. It is an economic reality, manipulated and orchestrated by the entrepreneurs whom Mr. Coyne seems to admire: the fascist Koch Brothers, for instance, whose father was beyond the lunatic fringe of the Republican JC Vallance, Party 70 years ago, and who has given financial support to Fernie, B.C. extremist Canadian think tanks like the Fraser Institute.

Because Alberta's minimum wage is going to $15 an hour and federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair is committed to a federal minimum wage of similar stature, the sounds of lamentation are heard across the land. There is weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth on the floor of the TSX; garments are rent asunder on Bay Street, Howe Street and Water Street; sackcloth and Sponsored by ashes are now fashionable at the BC Chamber of Commerce.

It's all quite heart-breaking.

But consider Seatac, a small town in Washington State.

In January this year, the council put into place a $15 per hour minimum wage. The Koch brothers sank a fortune into fighting the measure, but to no avail. Businessmen who raised the he ree ress spectre of laid-off workers, reduced hours and minimised benefits, found instead that they were If you are the individual in this photo you have won a $10 gift voucher in the unexpected position of expanding their from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Drop into The Free Press businesses in response to this legislated increase office for your prize.

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Captain Bligh as a distracted driver The story is an old one, about a ship’s captain relieved of duty by a disaffected crew. Now imagine it is 2015 and the ship is that of the state, although “Resolution” would still be an appropriate name. Let’s also imagine the crew includes; but is not limited to: Mark Lynas – “Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet”, Andrew Weaver – scientist guy, Naomi Klein – “This Changes Everything”, Tom Rand – “Waking the Frog”, Alan Rusbridger – newspaper guy and Jeff Rubin – economist guy.

The crew is becoming increasingly uncomfortable with the course chosen by the captain.

Rachel Notley to select cabinet Alberta Premier elect Rachel Notley will now have to pick out a cabinet for the NDP government, a cabinet that will oversee revenues of $44 billion per year. Only four of the elected 54 NDP MLA's have had legislature experience and 10 of the newly elected NDP MLA's are in their 20s. Eighteen names have to be picked to form cabinet. These 18 names will each be paid a taxpayer-funded salary of $142,050 per year.

Notley will choose from one application engineer, one airline worker, one bus driver, one business consultant, one cashier, two civil service employees, one electrician, two healthcare workers, one insurance manager, four lawyers, one medical doctor, four nurses, one psychologist, one restaurant manager, five

Collectively, the crew has presented the captain with all kinds of evidence to suggest that continuing on this course will lead to disaster. Even better, the crew has offered course changes that would still allow the ship to arrive safely at their future destination.

The captain has been seen wandering the deck, talking to a can of 10W-30, as though it were a crystal ball and muttering, “we will have an energy empire if we keep on in this direction”.

The situation is becoming desperate and, the crew must take action to save the ship and all on board. The actions are obvious – the captain must be relieved of duty and the transitions for a change of course implemented.

The story is not yet finished – it’s an interactive one. Your involvement will influence the outcome of the story. Get involved.

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Ron Robinson Nelson, B.C. retirees, one real estate agent, one salesman, one school trustee, one secretary, one service technician, one shipper receiver, four social workers, one software consultant, five students, four teachers, six union reps, and one yoga teacher.

Imagine trying to pick out a management team from the above choices for a $100 million dollar private company. Unbelievable!

This is only the start of many problems that Notley will be encountering. The majority of Alberta voters wanted a change and they got their change with a bunch of nobody's to watch over revenues of $44 billion per year.

Looks like Notley will be spending millions on high paid consultants to provide training to a lame duck cabinet.

About Canada-US Softwood Agreement...

Joe Sawchuk Duncan, B.C.

Women’s Resource Centre receives cheque from USW

1. This agreement restricts Canadian lumber exports to the US when lumber prices drop to a specified level, in return for certainty of access to US markets for Canadian lumber. The agreement has been good for both countries, but expires in October, 2015 and the US does not intend to renew the agreement.

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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n i t e d Steelworkers (USW) Local 9346 nominated the Fernie Women's Resource Centre to benefit from USW community funding.

On Wednesday, May 20 the USW presented a $3,000 cheque to the Resource Centre to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund — a charity based out of Toronto.

The donation to the Fernie Women's Resource Centre is just a fraction of the $30,000 the Humanity Fund will dedicate to western provinces in Canada.

"The money is [meant] to provide extra programs and support we wouldn't otherwise be able to provide to women and families. Often what that can look like is grocery or gas gift cards or perhaps even diapers or any other support they may need that they can't access elsewhere," said Executive Director at the Resource Centre Lauren Fox. The Women’s Resource Centre Cranbrook branch will also receive $3,000.

with MLA Bill Bennett

2. BC produces over half the softwood lumber produced in Canada.

BC’s forest industry provides thousands of family-supporting jobs in our communities. BC is standing up for these forestry jobs but we need the Government of Canada to lobby hard with us.

(Left to right) Sarah Thompsen; Office Administrator and Women of Steel Co-Chair and Tammy Griffiths; steelworker present Kat Boag-Munroe; Fernie Women’s Resource Centre counsellor and Lauren Fox; Women’s Resource Centre Executive Director with a cheque for $3,000 from the United Steelworkers Humanity Fund.

Photo by S. Kucharski

3. BC’s reliance on the US is one third of what it was in 2003, because of the work BC has done in developing Asian markets. However, the value of softwood lumber exports to the US still totalled $3 billion in 2014, so this is a very important issue for BC and for Canada.

Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

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Mondays

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:30am – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 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 9:00pm – Women’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesdays

• 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 – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 11:15 to noon – Storytime (ages 3-5) at the Fernie Library • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Water Walking at the Sparwood Pool • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00pm – Ladies Night at Mountain Meadows Golf Club in Elkford • 5:00pm to dark – Men’s Night at Sparwood Golf Club • 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 • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

(1-5 year olds) Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:15 to noon – Toddler Time at the Fernie Library • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00pm to dark – Ladies Night at Sparwood Golf Club • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:00pm –14+ Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays

• 9:30 to 10:15am – Ease the Knees at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to noon – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00pm – Ladies Night at Mountain Meadows Golf Club in Elkford • 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 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Darts at the Sparwood Legion • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

W e d n e s - Fridays • 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool days • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and • 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 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

Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 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 – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:00am – Nine & Dine at Sparwood Golf Club • 11:15 to noon – Toddler Time at the Fernie Library • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm - Free Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm - Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Jam Night every 2nd Friday at the Sparwood Legion • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen/Adult Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre

Saturdays

• 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:00 to 3:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 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

Sundays

• Noon to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:30 to 2:30pm – Family Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 2:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Kayaking at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

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BC Day – Elk & Timber Chairs Open Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) SCOTTThursdayNightRace #6 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Wapiti Music FestivalAnnex Park 36th Annual He & She Tournament Fernie Golf & Country Club

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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

Emergency Social Services Volunteers The Fernie Emergency Social Services team is looking for volunteers from the community to fill various roles within its team. Emergency Social Services (ESS) provides short-term assistance to Fernie citizens who are forced to leave their homes in an emergency. An information meeting will be held upstairs at the Fernie Community Centre, 901 – 6th Avenue, June 3, 2015 at 7:30PM. Contact Paul Wortley, ESS Director at essfernie@ gmail.com for details.

Castle Mountain Spring 2015 Burn Plan Effective Saturday May 16, 2015 the City of Fernie, along with The Office of the Fire Commissioner, has given direction to a land owner to reduce the risk of wildfires by eliminating logging debris piles created from timber harvest activity in 2012 – 2013.

The contractor will be adhering to Smoke Control Regulations, the Cranbrook Venting Index as well as precautions agreed upon by the City of Fernie Fire Chief. Please note that regardless of the venting index forecast, if the wind direction is unfavorable and is likely to cause negative impact on the community, ignition will not proceed. Contact Chief Ted Ruiter at 250.423.4226 or ted.ruiter@ fernie.ca for further information.

The City of Fernie is currently looking for a Director of Leisure Services. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working with City Council, Staff and the Community, your primary responsibilities include the overall management and operation of recreational facilities, parks and trails, cemetery, buildings, rented facilities and contracted services. As the preferred applicant, you have a sound understanding of aquatic centre and arena operations and programming, recreation programming and special events coordination, facilities, buildings and grounds maintenance, property management and lease administration.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: planning, implementing and monitoring leisure programs and activities; providing superior recreational opportunities to the community; fostering partnerships with community and user groups; continuous evaluation of service provision to ensure cost efficiency, effectiveness and program relevance; identifying and securing external funding and support for community recreation; overseeing and motivating a diverse staff in a unionized environment; marketing and promotion; building, facility and parks maintenance, capital upgrades; and lease and contract administration. We require a ‘hands on’ community recreation-oriented person who thrives in a fast-paced environment with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Please visit our Job Opportunities page on the website for full details and required qualifications. A resume and covering letter detailing your interest in working for the City of Fernie should be forwarded in confidence no later than 4:00 p.m. MST on June 5, 2015 to: Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 (T) 250-423-2225 | (E) jim.hendricks@fernie.ca The City of Fernie thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

2015 Property Tax Notices Property Tax Notices for the City of Fernie will be mailed out to all property owners on record in the next couple of weeks. If you have not received your tax notice by the end of May please contact City Hall at 250.423.6817 or cityhall@fernie.ca and request that a copy be forwarded to you.

New property owners who have not received a notice are advised to contact City Hall. Property taxes are payable by July 2, 2015, after which time a 10% penalty will be added to any unpaid current year taxes. No exemption from taxation or penalty is conferred by reason of non-receipt of the Property Tax Notice.

Payment of your property taxes can be made by mail; in person at City Hall; or by phone or internet banking; as well in person through most financial institutions.

• Please allow time for your payment to arrive at City Hall prior to the due date; • Cheques post dated to July 2, 2015 will be accepted at City Hall; • Post marks on mailed remittances will not be considered as date of payment; and • Receipt of electronic payments will be recorded at the date and time the funds arrive in the City’s bank account and not when the payment is transmitted by your financial institution.

Regardless of the method of payment, eligible property owners must complete the Home Owner Grant application that is attached to the bottom of the Tax Notice and remit it to City Hall in order to claim the Grant. Penalties apply to Home Owner Grants not claimed by July 2, 2015.

PROPERTY TAXES ARE DUE BY JULY 2, 2015.

Phone: 250.423.6817 Fax: 250.423-3034 Website: www.fernie.ca

Are You a Good Neighbour?

A good neighbour is one who maintains the exterior of their home and yard to the same level as the rest of the neighbourhood. Allowing your property to become unsightly can devalue your own home and pose a health risk. Here are some steps you can take to deal with a neighbour’s unsightly property.

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Approach your neighbours. Give them the benefit of the doubt by addressing the matter face to face.

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Contact Bylaw Services. Anyone seeking to report a possible unsightly property can call Bylaw Services at 250.423.6817, by email at bylaw@fernie.ca or can go online at www.fernie.ca to Report a Problem or Request Service.

City of Fernie Bylaw Enforcement will be focusing on unsightly properties this month as part of its bylaw education and enforcement program. Officers will be looking at properties that have uncut grass and (noxious) weeds, vegetation which interferes with the visibility of street signs, sidewalks and public utilities. They will also be focused on residences with derelict vehicles, accumulations of garbage, old furniture and machinery.

For more information on applicable fines and property maintenance related to unsightly properties, please see Unsightly Property Prevention Bylaw No. 1587 available on the website under Bylaws.

Citizen Satisfaction Survey The City of Fernie is committed to providing quality public service, infrastructure and programs to our citizens. Please let us know how we are doing by completing a short Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The survey only takes a few minutes and asks for your opinion on a number of topics including municipal services, citizen engagement, local business development and public safety. We encourage you to make your voice heard and provide your opinions.

You can participate by: •

Completing a survey online. Please visit the City website at www.fernie.ca and click on the link on the home page under the “News” items; or

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Completing a paper copy available at City Hall

The survey closes at 4:00pm June 4, 2015. Paper copies should be returned to City Hall before the closing date.

Leisure Services Happenings Fernie Aquatic Centre Annual Maintenance Shutdown The annual maintenance shutdown for the Aquatic Centre is May 16 with reopening scheduled for July 2, 2015. Please call Leisure Services at 250.423.2245 during the shutdown for registration and enquiries for summer camp and swim lessons. The Fitness Centre will not be open during the shutdown. We apologize to our patrons for this necessary disruption in service.

The Aquatic Centre will be opening for a Special Canada Day Celebration swim on July 1, 2015.

Aqua Adventure Camps These full day adventure & swim camps include a Red Cross Swim lesson, outdoor activities, crafts, games, and supervised pool playtime.

Session 1 - July 6th to 10th Session 2 - July 13th to 17th Session 3 - July 20th to 24th Session 4 - July 27th to July 31st Session 5 - Aug 4th to Aug 7th (4 days) Session 6 - Aug 10th to Aug 14th Session 7 - Aug 17th to Aug 21st Ages 5 yrs -12 yrs Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 4:30pm $267.20 for 5 day week $213.76 for 4 day week (Aug 4-7)

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, June 1

Monday, June 15 Monday, June 29

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Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Committee of the Whole Meeting at 1:00 pm

Invitation to Quote Trail Signs and Maps

The District of Sparwood is seeking quotes from interested parties that have experience and expertise in the design of trail signage. Proponents will be responsible for providing a selection of trail sign templates in which Sparwood will select a single design to be used for all future trail signage.

Quotes must be submitted via email to dlawrence@sparwood.ca no later than 4:00 pm MST, May 29, 2015. Proponents may submit print copies by mail or in person to Box 669, 367 Pine Avenue, Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0.

Full details on the Invitation to Quote are available on our website at www.sparwood.ca

Citizen Satisfaction Survey

The results are in from the 2015 Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

The District received 134 submissions and have compiled the information into one document that is available on our website at www.sparwood.ca and at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue.

Data collected on behalf of the Elk Valley RCMP Detachment has not been included as the District of Sparwood collected the data on their behalf. Anyone interested in the results related to RCMP personnel are encouraged to contact the Elk Valley RCMP Detachment directly.

Please note that any comments that were submitted that were offensive or slanderous in nature have not been included.

2015 Tax Notices

The 2015 Tax Notices will be sent out shortly. If you are a new owner and do not receive a tax notice by June 8, 2015, please come into the District Office to obtain a duplicate copy. Notices are mailed to the current owner shown on the Assessment Roll. Depending upon the date of purchase, the District may not have the new owner’s information and the tax notice will be mailed to the previous owner. Even if a bank is paying the taxes through a mortgage, homeowners who qualify must still claim the Home Owner Grant. Failure to claim the Grant by the due date will result in a penalty.

Persons 55 years or older or disabled may apply for deferment of their taxes. For detailed information, visit the tax deferment website at: www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/rpt and click on the Property Tax Deferment link, or stop by the District Office and we will be happy to assist anyone who wants to take part in this program.

District of Sparwood Burning Regulations

Within the District of Sparwood if you intend to burn brush, grass, old wood, or other class A materials (clean wood, paper, cardboard) you must: 1. Obtain a burn permit from the District Office. There is no charge for a permit and each permit is set for specific dates.

2. Check the venting index for Cranbrook and area either on line at www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/ venting/venting.html or by phone at 1.888.281.2992.

3. Venting index must have a reading of good for the day of your burn and if your burn will be more than one day the index must have a good reading for the next day as well.

4. When you start burning you must have the following ready: a. Water available on site with the means of putting the water on areas that have escaped the burn site; b. Burn site must have a fire break around the entire burn pile (dig down to mineral soil to stop fire from creeping underground and escaping undected); c. A person on site to watch and tend to the fire at all times; d. Tools to tend fire; and e. Copy of your burn permit with you.

5. If your burn escapes your area immediately call 911.

If you have started a burn without a permit or do not have the appropriate water and supplies with a person to tend the fire the Fire Department will respond and extinguish the fire. You will be invoiced for the cost of the Fire Department to respond.

Please burn responsibly

Congratulations!

Your graduation is a great achievement, but this is just the beginning. Your future will be filled with goals, dreams, challenges, and opportunities that will bring you fulfillment and help you make a positive difference in the world.

We wish you good luck as you start a new chapter of your lives and hope you find yourselves along the way.

Congratulations graduates!

The District of Sparwood wishes you the best of luck in the future.

Notice of Revitalization Tax Exemption Program

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the District of Sparwood proposes to include a Revitalization Tax Exemption Program pursuant to Section 226 of the Community Charter in Revitalization Tax Exemption Program Bylaw 1170, 2015. This Bylaw has been given three readings at the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 and is scheduled to be adopted at the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, June 15, 2015, both at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

Areas in close proximity to the Sparwood town centre zoned to permit hotel, motel, mixed use commercial/ residential, and mall in the District’s Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 as amended from time to time and shown on the attached map are designated pursuant to Section 226 (2) of the Community Charter for the purpose of encouraging the revitalization of the District’s town center.

The objectives of the program are to stimulate and reinforce development initiatives in the town centre and attract quality developments that will act in synergy to diversify the community’s economic base.

Exemptions are offered to the following properties: • 120 Spruce Ave (Mixed use residential commercial).

• 101 Red Cedar Drive (Mall redevelopment).

• Hotel/motel development, addition or major renovation within the designated area, minimum of 40 room two star or better, construction value $500,000 or greater.

• New construction or significant renovation of commercial buildings within the designated area, construction value $100,000 or greater.

Tax exemptions range from $100,000 to the total value of improvements and may be for a period from three (3) to seven (7) years.

The proposed Bylaw is available for inspection at the District Office at 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C. on regular business days between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Details are also available on the District website at: www.sparwood.ca.

Nelson Wight Manager of Planning Dated this 20th day of May, 2015

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space for her students three years ago, FJMES began exploring the expansion of the program throughout the school.

Some of Sauerborn’s more recent ideas include a low ropes project, Geocaching and a community garden.

With several projects already in the works, the FJMES teacher noted, “We’re just starting to think about the possibilities. It’s lovely to see how quickly those things are snowballing into reality.”

For FJMES, learning in the great outdoors is essential to Frank J Mitchell Elementary School students worked on a the student’s educational project in their outdoor knook.

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The school hopes to expand

By Katelyn Dingman the project to the older grades, Free Press Staff where they will be able to partake in mapping projects, linking their outdoor learning to a series rank J Mitchell Elementary School (FJMES) of in-school curriculums. is exploring the many benefits of outdoor Highlighting the importance of this outdoor education through their ‘knooks’ project. development, Sauerborn said, “When kids leave The term ‘knook’ was coined by the school system, ultimately their the woman behind the idea, FJMES recreation is going to come from teacher Mardelle Sauerborn.

“Kids can be them accessing what’s available in “The knooks project started a few using outdoor the community. We’re pretty blessed years ago with just an idea that I spaces as to live in a community that has had to get kids outdoors more,” natural space so many outdoor opportunities to the Kindergarten and Grade 1 recreate.” for exploring.” teacher said. “What we found was As for the proposed community one of the most powerful parts of Mardelle Sauerborn gardening project, Sauerborn said being in outdoor spaces was really FJMES Teacher that she believes it’s essential for naming them and feeling a sense of the community to reinvigorate the ownership over them.” idea of growing your own food. She With the ultimate goal of students added that she hopes the students being able to spend a quarter of their will have the opportunity to work with seniors day in the outdoors, Sauerborn began working in order to promote intergenerational learning. towards creating natural outdoor locations where Sauerborn has been working closely with the children could engage in what Sauerborn FJMES principal Christine McKie, the Parent referred to as “free exploring.”

Advisory Committee (PAC) and School District Leading her class to the forested area of FJMES’s 5 Trustee Bev Bellina, who continue to offer their field, the enthusiastic teacher encouraged her support for the projects. students to pick up natural resources and place “Having all those people on board really gives them on outdoor stumps that were arranged in a the project legs in terms of actually moving circle for the children to share and present their forward,” Sauerborn added. findings.

McKie stressed the importance of the knooks This space is just one of the many spaces project, stating, “When we’re inside as much Sauerborn and her students refer to as their as we are, it’s really important to be in outdoor ‘knook.’ spaces because it puts “We began having a conversation about how things into perspective. they could take spaces that were already on Being small in a big school property and make them more accessible place is an important to kids,” Sauerborn said. “Kids can be out using part of development.” outdoor spaces as natural space for exploring.”

After crafting the idea for an outdoor learning

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lans are underway with the rebranding of Fernie’s Extra Foods location into a Your Independent Grocer store.

As it is still early in the construction process Loblaw Public Relations, on behalf of Extra Foods and Your Independent Grocer, said that there isn’t a confirmed opening date for the newly labeled store.

Of the rebrand itself, the Loblaw Public Relations statement said, “Transitioning from an Extra Foods to a Your Independent

Grocer store will provide our customers with a wider selection of quality products and fresh foods to better meet the needs of our customers in Fernie.”

Ready-to-eat meals, daily made pizzas, entrees, soups, sandwiches and salads will become a highlight under Your Independent Grocer.

Expansions in the deli, meat and bakery departments will also be made under the rebranding.

The PC Plus loyalty program will continue to be available to customers.

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olfers often neglect to ask about types of shaft when purchasing golf clubs. While several different materials are available in stores, steel and graphite shafts are by far the most widespread.

First of all, golfers should be aware that the design and characteristics of a shaft can vary from one manufacturer to another. The choice of a shaft, whether flexible or rigid, depends on your type of swing and will influence the trajectory and the length of your shots.

Heavier and less expensive than those made of graphite, steel shafts normally have a lower flex, or kick point, which contributes to better stroke control. Renowned for their lightness, graphite shafts absorb vibrations more effectively. More and more golfers prefer to use graphite shafts for their drivers and fairway woods in order to optimize power. On the other hand, they are more likely to use steel shafts for their irons to increase precision. Because of their light weight, graphite shafts are better suited to women, older players, and those who have joint problems.

Some golfers prefer flexible shafts, while others are more comfortable with rigid shafts. These days, the majority of clubs are adjustable. The length, the angle of the club head (loft), the shaft, and the grip can all be adjusted, taking into account the swing and the physical characteristics of the golfer.

The best way to make the right choice is to try the different types of shaft.

Another good idea is to consult a specialist who will be able to steer you in the right direction, according to your game style and your budget.

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f there is one piece of golfing equipment that has very much evolved over the years, it has to be the 1-wood, more commonly called a driver these days. We’ve come a long way from the time when woods were actually made of wood and the best golfers struggled to reach the 250-yard mark with them. Today, manufacturers compete to find ever more ingenious ways to build aerodynamic drivers that combine more power and better accuracy.

Unlike the olden days, drivers are now available in different colours and are made with increasingly efficient materials. They are also manufactured with bigger and better heads. The widening of the hot spot, the addition of weights made of tungsten or other materials, and a better centre of gravity all

aim to increase the length of drives and especially to enhance precision.

Apart from these improvements, manufacturers have also developed another series of clubs over the last few years — adjustable drivers. The heads of these clubs can be adjusted to different angles, ranging from 8.5 to 12 degrees, depending on the model. That makes it possible to adjust the shaft to various positions (open, closed, or normal). These adjustments allow golfers to correct a hook or a slice or even to hit the ball lower or higher, depending on weather conditions.

There’s no question; technology-wise, everything is being done to help golfers hit their drives further and with more precision.

The wedge: an important club for any golfer

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olfers don’t always pay much attention to them, but wedges are an essential element in any golf bag. The short game is the key to success on a golf course — a fact that should never be forgotten.

During a game, how many times will your wedge get you out of a difficult position? Your choice of wedge is vital if your ball is hidden in the rough or in a bunker, or if you have to avoid an obstacle or even limit the distance the ball rolls on a green.

There are four different types of wedges. Generally speaking, a complete golf set begins with a pitching wedge, the loft angle of which can vary from 45 to 50 degrees, depending on the manufacturer. This club is used at about a hundred yards from the green.

The gap wedge has a loft between 51 and 54

degrees. With a complete swing, the ball rises more rapidly but has a slightly shorter trajectory. As for the sand wedge, the loft can vary between 55 and 59 degrees. The wider sole of a sand wedge reduces the risk of digging into the sand.

Last but not least, the lob wedge is being increasingly used by golfers. Because of its loft, which can reach 64 degrees, this club is used mainly on the edge of a green. It allows golfers to lift the ball over a very short distance while reducing roll.

The grooves on the face of a golf club, the rebound effect, and the quality of the materials used are among the characteristics to consider when choosing the right wedge. During a tournament, three or even four different wedges can be found in professional players’ golf bags.

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Fernie painter Alice Byrne hosts seventh showing at Arts Station my view and my creativity. It’s really about putting myself onto the canvas.”

This is why Byrne’s aptly titled “My View” gallery, which canvassed the walls of the Arts Station for the month of May, really resonated with viewers.

“They truly feel the happiness and the joy that I put into the piece, whether that be the striking blue of the sky, the blossom of the flower or whatever else I see. It’s not just about sight, it’s about what you feel from it,” said Byrne, adding, “I paint what I feel and I think that my process really allows my personal interpretations, thoughts and creativity to shine rather than a direct translation from a photograph.”

Despite having half a dozen solo showings at the Arts Station throughout her career, Byrne said that she still gets nervous leading up to an exhibit.

“I still get nervous about shows because my Fernie painter Alice Byrne’s works were on display at The paintings truly are a reflection of me. I feel like what’s Arts Station until Tuesday, May 26. The gallery, entitled on the canvases are extensions of me,” she said.

“My View”, showcased Byrne’s watercolour and acrylic Knowing that her art is going out into the world depictions of Fernie nature.

Photo by S. Kucharski and being received by the public is what pushes Byrne to continue painting.

By Sarah Kucharski “There’s no other feeling like it,” she said.

Free Press Staff Byrne added that the artistic community in Fernie also encourages her.

German-born artist, painter Alice Byrne has spent “The artist community in Fernie is really great. We help the last 29 years in Fernie filing images of the and inspire each other to get better at what we do and we city’s beautiful landscapes to later translate to push each other to try new mediums. Being in Fernie, you canvas. feel like you want to create more simply because of the “I never work from photographs or work in the talent and beauty you’re surrounded by,” she said. outdoors,” admitted Byrne. “My paintings are always Byrne’s “My View” exhibit was displayed at The Arts done from my memory and I think that they truly express Station from April 30 to May 26.

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cappella music filled the halls of The Fernie Arts Station this past weekend as they hosted their spring performance.

The hour-long performance drew in a large audience on both Friday and Saturday evenings (May 22-23).

In fact, Fernie choir director David Pasivirta said that on both evenings there were between 80-90 guests attending the show.

“It was really well attended,” he noted, adding that having two shows rather than one this year was really beneficial.

“Last spring when we had our first concert, we only had one show and The Arts Station was kind of bursting at the seams.”

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Pasivirta said of her performances. “We had more solos this time than we ever have before.”

In addition to Wong-Fehringer’s solo, artists Casey Brennan and Heather Boyd sang a song entitled "City Called Heaven."

While the solo performances offered a break in the typical structure of the program, Pasivirta said his focus is on growing the a cappella community.

“The whole purpose of the community choir is to include anyone and everyone,” he said, noting that some individuals join the choir without any singing experience. “They learn and grow.”

The process of learning and growing is something Pasivirta cherishes.

“That’s more important to me than singing perfectly,” he said. “It’s about community.”

Pasivirta said he plans to turn the Fernie Choir into a non-profit society in the upcoming months.

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listen closely to a mixture of unique music, ranging from renaissance music to Latin pieces and spiritual songs.

“I try pretty consistently to have a varied concert so that both the singers and the audience are engaged,” Pasivirta said, adding, “It seemed to work, we had lots of good feedback.”

The music director joked that the positive feedback included the request of an encore performance, one that the choir did not have planned.

Despite not having an encore song, the choir successfully performed 13 songs, which included three solo pieces.

Winning a gold medal for her Royal Conservatory of Music performance in addition to claiming the Best Italian Performance title during the East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival, singer Jael Wong-Fehringer captured the ears of Fernie Choir’s attendees.

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The Free Press book review

Cuckoo’s calling

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Patsy Caravetta - The Gentleman Barber

By Jennifer Cronin Free Press Staff

Adrienne Raczki reviewed Robert Galbraith’s novel Cuckoo’s calling.

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he novel opens with the apparent suicide of 'it girl' Lula Landry, a beautiful bi-racial model troubled by her inability to identify with her adoptive white family. Enter Cormoran Strike, former boxer and military man, current fledgling private detective, who is called upon by Lula's brother to investigate her death. Strike is nobody's idea of handsome, and after recently calling it off with his upper crust fiancée, he was left bunking in his office.

Also sharing his office is Robin, a young lady sent over by the temp agency whose contract Strike keeps forgetting to cancel. Annoyed as he is by her presence in his 'home', and the dent her salary makes in his dwindling accounts, Strike quickly finds that this young woman is a keeper. During the investigation Strike is met with bristly cooperation from the London Police, and he and Robin must

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• THC stores itself in the fat cells of the body (eg. brain and sex glands).

THC can be detected in the urine up to 30 days, depending on the frequency of use.

• Some of the withdrawal symptoms for marijuana include: strange dreams, sleep difficulty, decreased appetite, anger, sweating, nervousness and stomach pains. These symptoms will last up to three weeks.

• Marijuana effects coordination, reaction time and vigilance all needed to drive safely.

• Over time, smoking a lot of cannabis can irritate the respiratory tract, increasing risk of chronic coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing.

Like tobacco smoke cannabis smoke contains cancer-causing toxins.

• Alcohol and THC, even in small amounts, are additive. Meaning the effect of each drug is increased.

• Using cannabis is a problem when it negatively affects our life or the lives of others.

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think outside the box, disregarding the TMZ version of Lula's 'suicide' that has been painted by the notorious London paparazzi.

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For a boy born in Fernie in the late 1920s and growing up through the depression years, by today’s standards no one would consider it an “easy time.” Speaking to Patsy Caravetta about those years however, it becomes obvious, that despite the hardships, he looks back with fondness.

Patsy was born in 1929 to Italian parents in his home in the Annex where he remains to this day. He remembers that during the depression, his parents raised their family on $33 a month, which was provided by the government.

To earn this money his father was required to work on the highway one month of the year cleaning grass and brush. Patsy recalls the family raising chickens and goats, and each fall a pig.

“We had a huge garden, and enough money for a couple of tons of coal for winter. Our father would get wood for the kitchen stove. It was nice and warm and mother baked her own bread and did canning. She worked very hard for her family, very hard,” Patsy shared.

Patsy fondly looks back on his early school days as a young lad at the Holy Family Catholic School, and his subsequent move to the public school. He was a hockey player in a thriving hockey community when Fernie had four teams. He laughs as he speaks of walking out to Coal Creek with his team, each carrying all of their equipment, only to be heckled by the fans of the opposing team.

“If we were really lucky we could get a ride back to Fernie on the train bringing the men home from work” he said. “If not, we would walk back.”

Patsy was also a member of the Fernie Falcons baseball team, playing in the Crows Nest Pass League, however his talent was not limited to sports. He took a keen interest in acting, joining the drama club, and his talent was recognized with the Best Actor award in the Kootenay Film Festival.

As most young men in the valley do, Patsy tried his hand at coal

mining, working at Coal Creek off and on for five years until the mine started building homes in the Annex. At this time Patsy became a carpenter’s helper.

“I must have hammered a million nails,” he laughed.

In 1954, shortly after losing his father in a mining accident, Patsy was working at Trites-Wood Company when a friend who was a barber came in the store. It was then that he decided to apply to Vancouver Vocational Institute to attend barbering school.

“It was very hard to get in and I was lucky and got accepted.”

Patsy recounted. With his $800 in savings he was able to pay his tuition, room and board and even buy some barbering equipment.

Upon returning to Fernie, he set up shop in what is now Walter’s Barber Shop and this was the beginning of a career, which lasted until 1978.

During this time, from 1961 to 1963 Patsy served as an alderman for the City of Fernie.

On a winter’s day in 1978 when the thermometer dropped to minus 45 degrees, Patsy made his way to his shop. He realized he was the only one open on 2nd Avenue.

Patsy remembers, “I was standing there and looking out the window and talking to myself and I looked in the mirror and said ‘Patsy there is something wrong with your head.

Maybe it is enough.’”

Ten years as the janitor at the Tom Uphill Home followed.

When it came time to retire, Patsy laughed “I retired and took up golf.

I had to decide whether to golf or fly fish. I made the wrong choice, I’m a lousy golfer.”

Patsy continues to golf each weekday and is often the first one on the course. He is an avid curler during the winter, but would like to see more people join. Of Fernie he feels that the city needs a new arena, curling rink and community centre, and when asked what is the biggest change he has seen in Fernie over the past 85 years, Patsy summed it up in one word “prosperity.”

With a kind word about everyone, Patsy is truly a gentleman. Proud of his roots, proud of his family. Truly one of the finest “faces of the valley.”

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Forward Kevin Giffin fends off an attacker.

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n a hot Saturday afternoon in Cranbrook, the Elk Valley Bulls took to the field ready to take on the Rocky Mountain Rogues. It was a hard fought match on Saturday, May 23, dominated by forward play and countless scrums. It was also a true test for the team’s youngest player and prop 18-year-old

Sean Hardy, who faced off against seasoned players as he fought to keep his ground.

After a shaky start, the Bulls backs opened up the game with stellar running plays and tries by veterans Matt Hancox, Adam Foley, Levi Lafortune as well as an excellent try by forward Daks Clarkson, who ran a strong supporting line.

“This is definitely one of the strongest group of backs the club has seen,” remarked team captain Pete Submitted photo Dudman.

The final score was 33-17 for the Bulls.

The Bulls are now on solid ground achieving an extra point for scoring four tries in the game as they meet the Rogues again, but this time on home soil. Come out and support your local team this coming Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Fernie High School field as they march toward securing another provincial title.

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Golf results Submitted by Jill Snell Ladies League

Welcome back to season of golf. Here results for the first Ladies Tuesday Golf 2015 season.

a great are the official for the

Ladies' day results: May 19, 2015 Regular event: low putts 0-24 handicap: Ursula Schroeder 25-29 handicap: Beth Field 30-34 handicap: No players 35+ handicap: Marilyn Bruschetta Thanks to the eight ladies that joined us throughout the day.

Opening special evening event: two-lady team alternate shot First team low score: Pam Ryan and Chris Stockey

Second team low score: Patty Va d n a i s and Jann Caufield tied with K a t h y Pachara and Eileen Thrun Fourth team low score: Marnie Raymond and Michelle Hutchinson Hardest working team winning ice packs from Fernie Chiropractic: Angelika Pace and Alice Aylward Nally Overwaitea draw Kathy Pachara 50/50 winner: Hutchinson

prize:

Michelle

Thanks to the 30 ladies that joined us for this fun and entertaining event and to Beth Field and her recruited volunteers for taking care of registration and scoring.

Bikers blitz sale for secondhand gear Ryan Schultz was also on hand with a presentation on a proposed BMX track to be constructed in Fernie.

Built upon the success of the dirt bike track, the proposed BMX track will be located near the Montane site and the Old Barn.

Designed by national BMX coach of Cycling Canada Adam Muys, the track will be available for riding by the fall of 2015 with additional paving and finishing touches to complete the track for the spring of 2015.

Construction will come at a $200,000 price tag to Fernie BMX, $50,000 of which has been pledged with soil by Fernie BMX committee chairman Ryan Schultz is proposing a BMX trail Parastone Development — near Montane — to be fully completed by spring 2016. Photo by S. Kucharski the owner of the land upon which the track will be built.

By Sarah Kucharski Etheridge. “It’s also a great way “It’s a win-win situation for Free Press Staff to recycle biking equipment,” she us because added. they have he Bike Blitz sale hosted a Reception to to haul “It’s a great way crowd of bikers wheeling the sale was the dirt in to pick up secondhand great, according to recycle biking somewhere equipment and gear at the Elks to Etheridge, and equipment.” and instead Hall on Saturday, May 23. there was a busy of them “People can bring in their shuffle of bikers Angela Etheridge moving it used biking gear and put it at the start of the Fernie Mountain Bike very far, it up for sale and the club takes sale looking to Club President can instead a commission on the sales. The get the best of the be used to proceeds of that commission goes equipment. develop the towards supporting the biking A barbeque was track,” said community in Fernie like the trails also hosted outside the Elks Hall Schultz. and education around the city,” by the FMBC. Schultz said that plans are explained Fernie Mountain Bike In addition to hosting the sale, in place for Fernie to host a Club (FMBC) President Angela Fernie BMX committee chairman

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provincial race series between intermediates and pros — of all B.C. and Alberta by 2017 and ages. You can have kid beginners riding right alongside adult national championships by 2020.

“We’re planning on hosting professionals and it makes for a smaller races during the summer really incredible atmosphere at of 2016 with locals before races.”

Schultz noted that Fernie BMX jumping straight into trying to host a provincial race,” explained is looking for someone to assist in spearheading future fundraising Schultz.

Schultz said that a major draw efforts for the project. Those to the track is that the sport of interested can contact Schultz BMX attracts more families and directly via telephone at 250-423thus more people to watch races 0756 or make contact through the Fernie BMX website at www. pan out.

“BMX racing is very family- ferniebmx.com oriented as it targets riders aged 5-15. Those riders will generally require Sponsored by their parents to be with them, so for every rider in a race, they’ll be bringing along more people Gage Paskiewich, a with them and Grade 8 student at more attention,” Sparwood Secondary Schultz said.

School, was part of He added, the winning team “One of the best at the Track and things about Field Kootenay Zone BMX racing Championships. is that there is Great job Gage! no other sport like it, where racers of varying experience levels If you are the athlete in this photo you have won a free pizza from Just Pizza! can intermingle.

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Mary Giuliano discusses 13th Street gate arms and the recent controversy over bike racks

unique shops would close. I often hear comments that Fernie has changed. Yes, Fernie has changed; it has changed since it was strictly a coal mining town.

In the ‘50s there were empty lots downtown. Now there are buildings. Where once there were small grocery stores with limited products now sit large ones that offer a great deal. Homes were heated by coal and wood stoves and furnaces and snow falls were many feet deep. There was low traffic on the highway and aside from Bossio’s bus stop, Texaco, Shell and Esso gas stations there wasn’t much along the road for tourists to stop for.

Change is inevitable; it’s the nature of life. Residents no longer have to wake to a cold house, you don’t have to bring ashes outside to the alley, and there are no more party lines where neighbours heard everything.

They are instead enjoying the new technology of televisions, phones and Internet. Who could have imagined the digital opportunities of today 50, 40 or even 10 years ago. The world is changing quickly and a mindset to accept change that includes city planning needs to happen. Some changes have been challenging, including high real estate prices that are positive for those that moved away but not so good for our children wanting to remain in Fernie.

High wage mining jobs and a four-day work week brought change in the valley 5th Annual Best Ball Charity as well. There is freedom to travel often Golf Tournament and spend dollars outside of Fernie.

Friday June 5th, 2015 With less support for businesses, we depend Mountain Meadows Golf Course on visitors. It’s not like local shopping is Elkford, BC enforceable. Residents upset over patios and bike racks need to think about a scenario of having plenty of parking with no shops to go into.

As elected city representatives, decisions have to be made with consideration for everyone. Five more For information or to parking spots have been created to register a team improve parking for please contact: the disabled and for Jennifer those with mobility issues. Letters have 250-865-7156 been written to ask elkfordecd@gmail.com delivery trucks not to park on 2nd Avenue.

Council does their best to accommodate and support everyone.

a council meeting to discuss rail safety.

Another meeting was held with Canadian Pacific (CP), the RCMP, Area A Director Mike Sosnowski, the ambulance chief, city staff and mayor and a protocol to pass information along regarding blocked crossings from CP Police to RCMP and then to the Fernie Fire Department has already been put into place. Thank you Staff Sgt. Lorne Craig for making this happen so quickly.

Alan Fryer with the Coal Alliance, Nic Milligan with Teck Resources, Mike LoVecchio with CP and Troy Cook with Mayor Mary Giuliano provides the City of Fernie with a brief update on the United Steelworkers what’s happening around town this spring.

From The Free Press files.

Union presented on behalf of the Coal Alliance.

The Coal Submitted by Mayor Mary Giuliano only by local residents but also by neighbouring communities. Alliance is an industry group he City of Fernie has a Hundreds of volunteers are consisting of terminals, railways, multitude of committees needed to achieve this event. mines and industry association with residents taking part Please let the Fernie Chamber of working with organized labour in decisions that affect our city. Commerce and city council know and others that support the mining and shipping of coal in I want to acknowledge the vol- if you’re interested. unteers that care so deeply for The Kootenay Carshare B.C. to counteract the groups this town. Council knows who Cooperative’s Community campaigning intensely against you are and thanks you for your Company Car Program is the coal industry. The message continued commitment. available to anyone that wants from this group is that, “It is vital Fernie was extended an to be involved. Contact info@ for our future that those who support coal are just as vocal in invitation to host the BC Senior carsharecoop.ca for information.

Games, interest is needed not Mike LoVecchio attended doing so as those who oppose it.”

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Council provided a letter of support. By supplying steelmaking coal for over a century this area has provided enormously to the local economy and that of B.C. and Canada.

After years of lobbying, the city has been informed that the 13th Street railroad crossing arms project is a go, with CP and the city paying 25 per cent of the cost each and Transport Canada paying 50 per cent.

Ridgemont Park is now in the process of being redone and should be ready for kids to enjoy by summer 2015.

The 2015-2019 financial plan is complete and in 2014 the city collected $5.76 million in taxes on behalf of BC Assessment, Municipal Finance Authority, Schools, the RDEK, policing services, regional hospitals in addition to $5.034 million collected for the municipality.

Fifty-three per cent of the tax bill that you pay at city hall goes to the other agencies listed above; the city collects these taxes as mandated.

The introduction of downtown patios have garnered positive and negative comments. Every decision made by council has many facets of thought. The patios give downtown Fernie a vibrant look and feel which attracts people to come and see what is offered on 2nd Avenue.

Without visitor support, our

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Wildlife Corner Gorby and Brokeback and the base of Stove Trail in Mount Fernie Provincial Park.

Submitted by Kathy Murray Wildsafe B.C. Community Coordinator

The Elk Valley and South Country are prime wildlife habitat. Be prepared to encounter wildlife anytime in our communities and recreational areas.

Recent sightings:

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Fernie Bear sightings reported by mountain bikers at the top of

Sparwood Two separate incidents of dogs attacked by cougars were reported at the North end of Sparwood by Wilson Creek last week. The cougar was shot by a resident. Cougar sightings have also been reported in Sparwood Heights and late at night on Highway 43 north of Sparwood by the Elk Valley Mobile Home Park. Bear sightings were also reported above the Mountain

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pack it out. Carry bear spray: Keep it accessible and know how to use it as your last best defence.

Elko Black bear sightings reported in the town of Elko.

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Look for signs of wildlife: tracks, droppings, diggings, claw-marked trees, torn-up logs, overturned rocks and food caches.

Travel smart: Stay in groups, stay on marked trails and travel in daylight. Do not litter: Pack it in,

Dog owners: Keep your dogs under control.

They may provoke defensive behaviour in wildlife.

Report human/wildlife conflict to 1-877-952-7277(RAPP) or #7277 on cell.

For more information on preventing human/wildlife conflict visit www.wildsafebc. com.

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DANYLAK: Nicholas Peter passed away peacefully on April 25, 2015 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his children during the last days of his life.

Nick was born in Holden, AB on July 27, 1927 to parents Kathleen and John Danylak.

Nick was survived by his children: Don Danylak of Yahk, BC, Rose McCormick of Creston, BC, Dwayne (Terry Zahirney) Danylak of Yahk, BC, and Dawna (Fred) McDowell of Fernie, BC. His grandchildren: Mike Danylak of Edmonton, AB, Kristina and Kayla McCormick of Creston, BC, Brandon McDowell of Fernie, BC, Matthew Danylak and Ayla Danylak of Yahk, BC. Great-grandchildren: Samantha Sundby-Chipesia and Cameron McCormick of Creston, BC. Nick is also survived by his sister, Nel Imhoff of Toronto, as well as several nieces and nephews. Nick was predeceased by his parents and brothers Harry, John, Peter and Bill; sisters Mary, Rose, Ann, Kay, Nelly and Stella; his son Wesley Danylak, Stephanie Lynn McIntosh and great-grandson Jayden Danylak.

Nick liked spending time with his family and friends, and enjoyed doing plumbing.

There will be a celebration of life on July 31, 2015 (Nick’s 88th birthday) and August 1, 2015 in Yahk, BC.

MINIFIE: It was with great sadness in our hearts that we said goodbye to our precious mom and nana on Sunday, May 17th in her home of 58 years. Mom’s journey with her illness was travelled with great strength and hope, and was sustained by the phenomenal love of her family and her faith. She was born in Fernie on March 11, 1930 to parents Michael and Maria Amantea. She was the youngest of 8 children, and was called “Honey” by her siblings who adored her. Violet was predeceased by the love of her life, Leslie Minifie. She was very much loved by her children Cathy Borggard (Russell), Vincent Minifie (Carol), and Carol Gourley (Bob). She was a devoted and loving Nana to Joal Borggard (Linda), Alana Rybar (Roman), James Minifie (Samantha), Brian Minifie (Allyson), Darren Minifie (Heather), Alicia Levin (Jordan), Megan and Liam Gourley. Her time with us blessed her with nine precious great grandchildren whom she adored: Samual and Gabriella Rybar, Nova and Varden Borggard, Jordan, Corbin, Lowell and Carlisle Minifie, and Sayer Minifie. She considered her children and their families her blessings from God, and even in her final days her greatest concern was “will you all be OK if I go”?

Violet attended the Catholic School for her elementary years, then transferred to Fernie Secondary in grade 8 until graduation.

Here she met her high-school sweetheart, Leslie, and so their love story began. They were married on July 20, 1951, and choose to continue to make Fernie their home. They were devoted and loving parents who raised their children as if they were the greatest gifts bestowed upon them. As well as nurturing and raising her children, Violet began full time work with Human Resources, when Carol the youngest started school.

Her co-workers became her second family. She received great satisfaction from this work as she could be involved in helping others, which she did with passion. Violet was a caring and gentle soul who saw the good in everyone. Her greatest joy was feeding and taking care of all “her kids”, and anyone who came to her home. She loved to make sure everyone was fed and happy! Up until 2 months before her passing she was still putting on a pot of spaghetti sauce to feed someone. Family, friends, and new friends were always welcomed with hugs and something to eat. Violet received great joy from loving and being with people. As well as being “our social butterfly”, she loved to sing, and was a member of her church choir for most of her life. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the many caring and compassionate doctors, nurses and caregivers who gave Mom / Nana the greatest care during her challenging journey. Prayers were held on May 24 at Holy Family Church with funeral mass following on May 25 with Rev. Father Marcel Cote Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Violet’s name to: Friends for Friends or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

FUNK, DICK: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dick (Diedrick) Funk. He passed peacefully on May 19, 2015 at the Elk Valley Hospital. Dick leaves behind Carolyn (wife), son Bill (Barb), daughter Teresa McGillis and son Darcy.

Grandchildren Ashley (Frankie), Carolyn, Vanessa (Kelly), Sheree (Codty), Amber, Justin (Dakota); and great grandchildren; River, Skylar, Hunter, Willow, Kiara and Nash. Dick also leaves behind sister Gertie Saathoff brothers Ed and Wilf (Bonnie) and sister Deloris (Roy). Dick moved to Sparwood in 1990 for the beautiful scenery British Columbia had to offer.

At which time Dick and his son Bill started a carpet installation business, he continued working with his daughter Terry into the late 90’s. Dick was a man of many trades, working hard was his middle name. Dick enjoyed summer holidays; camping, touring driving, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. When he first moved to Sparwood, picking up ice cream cones and going to the dump to watch the bears was his idea of a great Sunday afternoon. Dick had always worked hard. From the time he was very young in Saskatchewan where he was born and lived there till moving to BC. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Sparwood Christian Center at 10:30 AM with graveside service following at Rivercrest Cemetery. Messages of condolence can be left at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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JOHN NORMAN OGDEN 1943 – 2015 On April 24th, Johnny’s long courageous battle with cancer was lost.

Johnny is predeceased by his parents John and Nellie Ogden and brothers Henry and Gerald.

He is survived by his wife Maymae of 49 years, daughter Devri, son Davin. Grandchildren; Josh, Torin, Alix and Jade, 2 great grandsons; Gideon and Silas. Sister Lois Sweet of Fernie and many nieces and nephews.

Johnny was born and raised in Cranbrook and loved sports.

He played baseball and hockey most of his life and loved being “the goalie”. In high school at Mount Baker, he excelled in track and field, basketball and Teen Town.

In 1963 he joined the RCMP and was posted to Sask. The family spent time in Regina, Prince Albert, Assiniboia and back to Regina. Johnny’s career was mostly in plain clothes.

He was on drug squads, in General Investigations and an intelligence analyst. He received four commendations during his service and retired as a Sergeant.

In 1983 Johnny retired from the RCMP and dedicated his life to his art. He did pottery, sculpture for the ornamental concrete business. He produced the Happy Hans trophies for Julyfest events for years and Name Game Cartoons at children’s festivals for 30 years. You could also find him in the Platzl in summers doing cartoons.

The family would like to thank the staff at East Kootenay Regional Hospital and a special thank you to Dr. Dawson.

Johnny requested no service. A celebration of Johnny’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Cranbrook Cancer Society or the Nurse’s Cupboard at the clinic.

He will be missed by family and all who knew him.

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www.knoxunitedferniebc.ca email: KnoxUCFernie@outlook.com

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

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

YOU ARE WELCOME AT KNOX!

Father Marcel Cote

Office 250-423-4114

250-423-6010

SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE (formerly Fernie Baptist Church)

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

Sunday Services

436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

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

10:00 am in Fernie 6:00 pm Sparwood Campus gathering

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

Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

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

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The Free Press, Fernie, BC The Free Press has an opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and fun, but results-oriented team, and will be able to meet and exceed sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients, while at the same time developing new business for the newspaper. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast-paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever-changing business environment.

The successful candidate will also be an active member of the community and be willing to get behind community initiatives and events with a positive and helpful attitude. A vehicle and a valid driver’s licence is required. We offer a great working environment with a better than average compensation plan, along with a strong benefits package.

Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5 pm, Friday, June 5, 2015.

Thank you to all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: Andrea Horton publisher@thefreepress.ca P.O. Box 2350 Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0 No phone calls please.

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The Friends of Fort Steele Society is a non-profit society dedicated to conserving, presenting and teaching the history of Fort Steele and the Kootenays on behalf of the Province of British Columbia, the Kootenay Community and the members of the society.

Fort Steele Heritage Town

is seeking a A fantastic work environment, the opportunity to work in a world renowned heritage attraction, a chance to step back in time as well as meet people from all over the world are just a few of the reasons to join us at Fort Steele.

Baker

Currently we are staff in theseason. following departments: forrecruiting our summer • Education/Interpretation seasonal - full time • Office Assistant seasonal - full time The Baker positionProgrammer is a full time summer term • Livestock seasonal - full timeand must • Teamster seasonal full time a variety of high be experienced with preparing and- cooking • Maintenance & Grounds seasonal - full & part time quality baked goods andseasonal supplying for our restaurant • Head Cook - fullstock & part time •kitchen Baker seasonal - full and & part time while ensuring cleanliness orderliness is upheld.

• Retail/Food Service seasonal - full & part time • Interpretive Trades seasonal - full time For a• Maintenance complete job&description, please visit our time website: Grounds seasonal - full & part •www.fortsteele.ca/career-opportunities/ Administrative Support permanent - full time

Applicants can send a cover letter and resume outlining their area of interest and send their skills to Fort Steele Heritage via email Please a resume and cover letter Town outlining howto you Info@FortSteele.bc.ca

meet the speciÀc requirements of the position to

For more information and job descriptions, please visit our website at www.fortsteele.ca Fort Steele Heritage Town at Info@FortSteele.bc.ca.

We sincerely appreciate all applicants however only those candidates selected fornote, an interview will be contacted. note, selected Please selected candidates willPlease be required to candidates will be required to submit to a criminal record check.

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The Free Press, Fernie, BC The Free Press has an immediate opening for an Editor for its weekly community newspaper.

You will work closely with the publisher to help set the editorial vision for this newspaper and as Editor, you will take a lead role in community engagement, which means getting involved in different organizations to promote the newspaper’s role and brand in the community.

Must have experience with InDesign. You will have experience in website content management, with the aim to grow online readership, while still preserving print readership. You will have a thorough understanding of how to use social media to enhance our print and online editions as well as expand our brand.

This job requires a tremendous amount of effort and time in order to be successful and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team. Compensation for this position will be based on experience and qualifications. There is an excellent benefits package as well as a car allowance and other related benefits. A reliable vehicle is required.

Fernie is considered by many one of the most desirable places in the province, if not the country, to live. People come for the skiing and stay for the lifestyle. Fernie offers a myriad of opportunities to the outdoor enthusiast, including skiing, mountain biking and fishing to name just a few. It is also a wonderful community to raise a family.

Black Press Community News Media is an internationally recognized newspaper publishing group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio published at 14 regional printing centers. Black Press employs 3,300 people across North America.

Please send resume, with cover letter, to Andrea Horton. We thank all of those who apply, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Andrea Horton Publisher The Free Press 342 2nd Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: publisher@thefreepress.ca Deadline for resumes: Friday, June 12, 2015 No phone calls please.

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Fort Steele Heritage Town

The Friends of Fort Steele Society is a non-profit society dedicated to conserving, presenting and teaching the history of Fort Steele and the Kootenays on behalf of the Province of British Columbia, the Kootenay Community and membersaof the society. is the seeking

Teamster

A fantastic work environment, the opportunity to work in a world renowned heritage attraction, a chance to step back in time as well as meet people from all over the world are just a few of the reasons to join us at Fort Steele.

for our summer season.

Currently we are recruiting staff in the following departments: • Education/Interpretation seasonal - full time This Teamster position is a full time summer term and must • Office Assistant seasonal - full time • Livestock Programmer - full time be experienced with driving horsesseasonal on a variety of horse drawn• Teamster seasonal - full time wagons and farm&implements.

Assisting Livestock • Maintenance Grounds seasonal - full &the part time • Head Cook seasonal - full & part time Department in• Baker all regular duties excellent seasonal - fullwhile & partproviding time • Retail/Food Service seasonal full & part time customer service and ensuring public safety will be required.

• Interpretive Trades seasonal - full time • Maintenance & Grounds seasonal - full & part time For a complete job description, please visit website: • Administrative Support permanent - fullour time

www.fortsteele.ca/career-opportunities/ Applicants can send a cover letter and resume outlining their area of interest and their skills to Fort Steele Heritage Town via email to Info@FortSteele.bc.ca Please send a resume and cover letter outlining how you meet

For more information job descriptions, please visit our the speciÀcand requirements of the position to website at www.fortsteele.ca

Fort Steele Heritage Town at Info@FortSteele.bc.ca.

We sincerely appreciate all applicants however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, selected Please note, selected candidates will required to submit candidates will be required to submit to abe criminal record check.

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Reporter, Full Time The Free Press, Fernie, BC

The Free Press, a Black Press weekly publication in beautiful Fernie, B.C. is seeking an exceptional, full-time journalist/photographer to join our editorial team.

We are seeking a candidate who will find and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to write stories, take photos and assist with online and social media responsibilities.

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of May 31 to June 6, 2015

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: PISCES, ARIES AND TAURUS

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

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CROSSWORDS

It’s time to plan your next vacation. Don’t be surprised if it involves thinking about a lot of details, especially if you’re going to be travelling with a group.

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There’s lots of emotion in the air! Maybe it concerns a fairly drastic change, such as moving. You need to rebuild some elements in your life in order to rely on a solid foundation.

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Your love relationship occupies a lot of your thoughts during the week. You spend some quality time with each other, especially to plan a bright future together.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

A foodie by nature, you may have a natural tendency to be a bit overweight.

You’re probably already aware of this reality and don’t mind undertaking a strict but effective diet.

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25. Bird of prey 27. ____ up or shut up 29. Abated 30. Crony 31. Pig’s pad 33. Mysteries 35. “She’s ____ There” 38. Jogged 40. Senses 43. Italian staple 45. Snapshot 46. Meadow mowers 47. Tempo 48. Fix up copy 49. Fall faller 51. Store-window sign 52. House additions 55. Picnic intruder

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 762

You distinguish yourself within a group or within the company for which you work. You’re proud of this rather daring achievement.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

You decide to buy or sell a property on the spur of the moment. You meet your goal of finding a place that’s suitable for the whole family.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You don’t always express yourself openly, but what you say is deeply thoughtful.

This makes a big difference in the eyes of many people.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

There is some shopping to do. Feel free to negotiate prices; you may be able to get good repayment terms for a mortgage, for example.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

Action is on the horizon, and you put into motion a lot of the ideas that inspire you.

Remember, great things often start with a dream.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

Health concerns or accumulated fatigue may slow you down. One of your loved ones may need you, but make a little time for yourself as well.

PUZZLE NO. 499

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.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

Although you’re also quite a solitary being, the fact remains that you like to be surrounded by loved ones as well.

At this time, you feel like widening your social circle.

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2006 DODGE CHARGER SXT

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STK UC0251

SALE

$8,995 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT

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SALE

$15,995

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AWD OR $163 BW 60 MONTHS

Only 22,000 kms $14,900 OR $129 BW 72 MONTHS

2011 FORD F150 SUPERCREW

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STK UT0707

SALE

2009 FORD RANGER

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STK UC0248

STK LT0004

Only 66,000 kms $27,499 OR $234 BW 72 MONTHS

STK UT0703

Rare standard transmission $14,990 OR $152 BW 60 MONTHS

SALE

2014 FORD ESCAPE

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STK UT0702

$24,990 OR $187 BW

All payments at 4.99% interest $0 down calculated on all payments OAC. Example Nc0184 total interest paid for 84 months would be $5,668.72 .

Total payments would be $35,854. $499 documentation fees calculated on all payments. *Conditions apply. See the team at Fernie Ford for more details.

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