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By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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eck Resources Ltd. will be implementing temporary shutdowns this summer in response to an oversupplied coal market and weak prices.

According to an announcement made by the company on May 28, each of Teck’s six Western Canadian steelmaking coal operations, including the operations in the Elk Valley, will be shut down for approximately three weeks in the third quarter.

The shutdowns will be staggered

over the summer months, with steelmaking coal operations temporarily closing for 20 days.

A release issued by Teck said the shutdowns are in response to “changing coal market conditions.”

“Rather than push incremental tonnes into an over-supplied market, we are taking a disciplined approach to managing our mine production in line with market conditions,” Teck President and CEO Don Lindsay said in a statement. “We will continue to focus on reducing costs and improving efficiency to ensure our mines are cash positive throughout the cycle and well-

positioned when markets improve.”

Teck Resources Limited Senior Communications Specialist Chris Stannell noted that affected employees “will have the opportunity to utilize paid entitlements (e.g. vacation) or unpaid leave during the shutdowns.”

In terms of how the shutdown will affect Teck’s co-op students, Stannell stated, “Teck’s co-op program will continue, and while some co-op students may be affected by the temporary shutdowns, we have confirmed that they will still receive full credit from their educational institutions.”

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Third quarter production will be reduced by approximately 1.5 million tonnes — a 25 per cent reduction for the quarter.

The Teck release also noted that additional coal production adjustments may be implemented this year as “market conditions continue to evolve.”

The company now estimates annual coal production to be at 25-26 million tonnes.

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Canadian Tire jumpstarts youth athletics transportation fees for any sport a child may be interested in.

“Hockey is an expensive sport because of all ids were encouraged to try out Canadian the equipment necessary and we’re also seeing Tire sports during the company’s a lot of increases in soccer because of that,” said Jumpstart Day on Saturday, May 30.

McTavish. “But the funding The Jumpstart program is can be put towards any a Canadian Tire charity that sport, no matter what.”

“One hundred per cent of promotes funding for local The day consisted of a the money that is raised by youth athletic programs. barbecue led by Canadian the community stays in the “What’s so great about Tire employee volunteers community.”

Jumpstart is that 100 per as well as an activity area cent of the money that is for kids to play basketball Ali McTavish raised by the community, and other sports.

Mark’s Work Warehouse store stays in the community,” “We really wanted to get manager said Ali McTavish, store the kids involved in all manager of the Canadian aspects of Jumpstart day Tire-owned Mark’s Work so we had them paint signs Warehouse. “It’s actually helping kids in the for Jumpstart Day and really be involved in the Elk Valley get into sports and today is all about process,” said Canadian Tire employee Brad bringing more awareness to that,” she added.

Ferrier who led kids that dropped by in a few McTavish said that funds raised from Jumpstart games in the activity area. are put towards registration, equipment and

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Jacey (center), 7, and Jessica (right), 8, Turnbull participated in Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart Day on Saturday, May 30 with a game of basketball, led by Canadian Tire employee Brad Ferrier.

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Educating children one signature at a time Fernie Salvation Army requests #UpForSchool petition signatures

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he Fernie Salvation Army is pledging their support for the #UpForSchool peti-

tion — demanding that world leaders take immediate action to get every girl and boy into school.

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“It goes far beyond just the Salvation Army and the church component of the Salvation Army,” Major James Hägglund said, adding, “It goes into a proper ethics issue for all individuals, as when we think about children being educated, that’s important. By signing this petition, it will be one more push to help [children

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have access to school] in many of humanitarian aid went to education. countries “We, the around the “By signing this world’s youth, world.” petition, it will be one teachers, According to more push to help parents and the A World at global citizens School website, [children have access appeal to our 28 million to school] in many government children are out countries around the to keep their of school due world .” promise, made to conflict and at the United environmental Major James Hägglund Nations in disasters, and The Salvation Army 2000, to ensure last year only all out-of one per cent school children gain their right to education before the end of 2015,” the #UpForSchool petition reads.

By mid-July, Hägglund hopes to ensure the petition brings pressure to world leaders.

He noted that he believes the local Salvation Army alone can generate 1,000 signatures.

“I believe that the vast majority of apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in people accept that children should have a your family, enter our contest at proper education and www.thefreepress.ca/contests in Canada, we take that for granted, but in many parts of the world it just doesn’t happen,” he said.

“Every child has the right to an education.”

Locals interested in signing the petition can visit the Salvation Amy and can follow the campaign online at www.aworldatschool. org/upforschool

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13th Street railroad crossing gets gate arms The projects price tag is just over $30,000, 25 per cent of which the city will be responsible for paying, Director of Operational Services Dave Cockwell said.

The remainder of the funds will come from CP (25 per cent) and Transport Canada (50 per cent).

Cockwell noted that the installation of the gate arms is projected to commence at the end of June or the beginning of August.

The current railway crossing at 13th Street.

From The Free Press files.

Concerns over their absence at the 13th Street

By Katelyn Dingman Street crossing. crossing were brought forward Free Press Staff “We are extremely grateful to by council several years ago, Transport Canada and CP rail for fter years of deliberations agreeing that now is the time [to according to Giuliano.

With Isabella Dicken with Canadian Pacific install these gate arms],” Mayor (CP) and Transport Mary Giuliano said. “I can’t wait Elementary School (IDES), Canada, the City of Fernie has until they get that promise in New Horizons Village and the Ridgemont neighbourhood in been approved for the installa- motion.” close proximity to the crossing, tion of gate arms at the 13th

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council began lobbying for gate arms, as they believed the lack of gate arms was a major safety concern.

“We have a lot of children that come across there to go to school so that’s always been a concern for councils,” Giuliano said, adding, “[and] it wasn’t a long time ago that we actually had an accident where a young man in his truck slid into the railroad tracks.”

Despite these concerns, Transport Canada asserted that specific guidelines had to be met before the project could be considered, including a railway design speed of more than 50 mph.

During a July council meeting, an email response from Transport Canada denying the gate arms was highlighted.

The city, however, remained vigilant in their request.

Giuliano said she personally began taking photos of the area around the 13th Street crossing, which included photos of IDES. “I sent all of those photos to them (CP) to show them that this is indeed a crossing that needs some attention,” she added.

It was at that time that CP requested a vehicle count from the city, Giuliano said.

The city conducted a vehicle count, but because B.C. schools were on strike during the time of the count, traffic numbers were significantly lower than typical and the city’s request for gate arms was again denied.

“We didn’t have the same numbers of vehicles going by,” noted Giuliano, who added that despite this, they continued to lobby for arms, and eventually were approved for the installation.

Residents oppose Liberals name KootenayColumbia candidate fenced dog park

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By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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emporary fencing proposed at Annex Park for an offleash dog park is receiving opposition from residents.

The Fernie Pets Society (FPS) approached council with the project last month, intending to put Annex’ green space to use while awaiting environmental assessment and surveying funds for a permanent off-leash dog park in the Ridgemont area.

FPS President Pierre Dupont explained of the project, “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.”

But many inhabitants in the Annex and beyond are against the project.

“We've all learned to share that green space. Adults, children and animals,” said 12th Avenue resident Rose Stratton. “Now they are going

to fence it off just for the animals – where is everyone else supposed to go?”

Fellow 12th Avenue resident Alice Booth concurred.

“It isn’t that we oppose dogs in the area or sharing that space with dog owners, it’s the fencing that many of us are opposed to,” explained Booth. “The minute that they fence it, our families cannot use it. It’s gone and it’s no longer available for us to use and it’s a beautiful area.”

The proposed Annex fencing would cover a 2.2-acre area between 12th Avenue and the river.

Booth maintained that the dedication of 2.2-acres for off-leash use wouldn’t leave much space for residents to access the park for recreational use.

The provisional aspect of the project still worries residents.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s temporary because once it goes up, it’s going to stay up,” said Booth.

Dupont said talks are expected to move forward between FPS and Fernie council in regards to the society’s main project for a permanent off-leash site at Ridgemont.

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he Liberals recently announced that homegrown Kootenay resident and former Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) CEO Don Johnston plans to lead the Liberals to victory as he runs for Member of Parliament (MP) in the Kootenay-Columbia riding.

Running against current Conservative MP David Wilks and former Cranbrook mayor and NDP leader Wayne Stetski, Johnston brings 40 years of experience working in community development to the race, in addition to 30 years of senior management experience.

“I have many years of hands on experience dealing with the challenges and opportunities of running successful organizations and hold a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia,” Johnston said in a press release. “I believe profoundly in the importance of community based organizations.”

Johnston’s experience includes six years of working as the CEO of the CBT, in addition to being the president and CEO of Canada World Youth and Canadian Executive Services Organization.

Outside of his professional life, Johnston noted that he has also spent countless hours volunteering and participating in community affairs, including being a board member, an advisory committee member, a coach and a public speaker.

“My experience as an organizer, facilitator,

participant and speaker at international conferences and workshops in places as wide spread as Canada, Shanghai, Beijing, Manila, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Australia has been very diverse,” he said.

As to the reason behind his candidacy, Johnston said he believes his unique set of skills and experience combined with a strong personal knowledge of the region will allow him to work effectively with other Liberals across the riding.

“I am putting my name forward as a candidate for the nomination to be the Liberal party candidate for the KootenayColumbia riding because I truly believe we all need to take personal initiatives to create the conditions for a change in government,” Johnston declared. “As a national party it is essential to govern for all Canadian for the long term and to respect the democracy that gives Canadians their voice.”

Johnston went on to say, “My Canada is a Canada that respects democracy and that encourages political dialogue and active citizen engagement.”

Johnston’s platform includes representing urban communities, returning integrity and respect to national leadership, engaging with governments on an international level in order to bring Canada’s voice and respect back to the international stage and facilitating national level discussions and programs on health care and environment.

“We need to build a strong, inclusive and resilient Liberal team for the KootenayColumbia riding,” Johnston said.

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Salmonella outbreak under investigation

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nterior Health (IH) is currently investigating a salmonella outbreak in British Columbia that is related to contact with live chicks from a commercial hatchery in Alberta.

To date, there have been 13 cases of salmonella infections across B.C., nine of which were in the IH region.

Two hospitalizations in B.C. are also connected to this outbreak, according to an IH press release issued May 27.

Several other cases have been reported in the IH region and IH is currently collaborating with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), B.C. health authorities, BC Ministry of Agriculture,

Public Health Agency of Canada and hobby farms, non-commercial organic provincial partners to investigate the farms and backyard flocks are advised to outbreak. avoid handling live chicks.

Of the outbreaks, IH doctor Althea Individuals who have purchased Hayden said “All poultry from a hatchery of [those infected] in Alberta and are “The thing they can do have been people concerned they may be that have handled affected by this outbreak to make sure they don’t their baby chicks. should contact their get sick is to take proper The people most at supplier or their local handling precautions.” risk are backyard health protection unit for farmers.” more information.

Dr. Althea Hayden She added, “The The BCCDC is notifying Interior Health thing they can do individuals that the most to make sure they effective strategy to get don’t get sick is to rid of Salmonella in a take proper handling precautions.” flock is to depopulate, clean and disinfect Those who have been in contact with the premises thoroughly and start over live poultry and/or have eggs from with new chicks.

Hayden said that the main reason for this is because if a bird infected with salmonella lays eggs, those eggs can become infected.

“We want to make sure this doesn’t turn into a bigger problem,” she added.

“The safest thing to do to make sure you don’t end up with a problem, if you do own a backyard flock that has been effected by the outbreak, would be to kill your birds, clean out your barn and start again with fresh birds.”

The Ministry of Agriculture, however, is also providing free testing to small flock owners who have been affected by the outbreak, Hayden added.

For more information on the available testing, contact the Animal Health Centre at 604-556-3003.

Museum to commemorate Morrissey Internment research. approximately 800 prisoners “The museum interned in Morrissey from June has been working 1915 to October 1918. closely with Fernie Most internees were former resident Daniel Ste- citizens of Ukraine and other Marie and Sarah parts of Eastern Europe, while Beaulieu, a PhD some were naturalized Canadian candiate researching citizens. the Morrissey Ulrich said that there are also i n t e r n m e n t plans for the project to become a operations,” said major travelling exhibit between museum director the 24 British Columbian and Ron Ulrich. “This Albertan internment locations exhibit in many and beyond. ways is a completion Ulrich said that Burnabyof the first phase based Simon Fraser University of that research has already booked the project to and will tell the appear in their gallery.

“Even though it’s a very German, Ukrainian and Eastern European prisoners at the Fernie Skating and story in ways that it hasn’t been fully difficult and painful part of our Curling Rink. The rink was the site of a makeshift internment camp for “enemy aliens” from June 9 to October 1, 1915. Internment operations moved to told before with past we feel that it’s important to Morrissey in two phases between September 28 and October 1, 1915. A plaque the cooperation of delve into these experiences and marks the site today and is located near the boat launch along the Elk River in archives nationally these events that happened in Fernie.

Photo credit: Fernie Museum, 1183 and internationally.” order to allow us to understand In light of the our community better,” said

By Sarah Kucharski the Fernie Museum.

War Measures Ulrich.

Free Press Staff The exhibit will coincide with Act of 1914, which enabled the In addition to the exhibit, the the centennial anniversary of registration and internment museum will benefit from $24,500 n exhibit on the history of the internment operations in of “enemy aliens”, Elk Valley in funding that will allow them to the Morrissey Internment the Elk Valley and will make internment operations saw put on a symposium highlighting Camp will open soon at use of internationally conducted 2.8333 x 4” Blackpress

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The funds are derived from the Endowment Council of the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund and the Consulate-General of Switzerland in Vancouver.

“What the symposium will do is it will bring all the researchers who have been looking at the Morrissey Internment camp story from various angles to present their papers and provide an opportunity for dialogue around the camp and its operations,” said Ulrich. “A lot of us know the research that’s being done but we’ve never all sat collectively in the same room together.

With this it will also afford us the opportunity to understand the gaps that may still exist in terms of historical records and research.”

The museum will host a preview night for Historical Society members on Friday, June 5 with the general public opening of the exhibit on Saturday, June 6.

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Remembering the history of interned miners July 2015 marks the centennial anniversary of Fernie internment camps Submitted by Wayne Norton

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n Canada’s ongoing four-year commemoration of significant milestones of World War I, the sudden and chaotic internment of over 300 miners at Fernie should not be overlooked. It is a strange episode and misunderstood.

Ignoring the urgent advice of their union leaders, English and Italian miners at Coal Creek on Tuesday, June 8, 1915, suddenly refused to return to work until all their fellow workers born in Austria-Hungary and Germany had been dismissed from employment by the Crow’s Nest Pass Coal Company.

Before the company had an opportunity to respond, the acting premier of British Columbia, William Bowser, instructed the Provincial Police in Fernie to intern all unmarried mine employees who were German or Austrian citizens. The chief constable posted notices commanding all those affected to report to police, and advised his officers in Coal Creek, Michel and Natal to swear in special constables. Realizing the Fernie jail could not accommodate so many prisoners, he made arrangements to use Fernie’s skating rink as the site for a temporary camp.

Internment was to begin Wednesday, June 9.

Described as “enemy aliens” during the war years, more than 300 Austrian-

born and a dozen German employees of the Crow’s Nest Pass Coal Company were interned at the skating rink over the course of the next few days. Well over half were from Michel and Natal, communities where there had been no demand at all for their dismissal. They were joined by a handful of prisoners from logging camps near Waldo and Elko.

A century later, it is difficult to determine what actually motivated the Coal Creek miners. Enthusiasm for the war was high following the sinking of the Lusitania and Italy’s entry on the allied side, but levels of local unemployment and under-employment were also high. The demand was likely more an attempt to secure economic advantage than simply an expression of patriotism. In 1915, actions and expressions of a patriotic nature were seldom subject to much scrutiny.

However, Bowser’s motivation seems perfectly clear. “Full advantage,” he declared, “should be taken of the chance to relieve unemployment.”

He said his purpose was to create employment for “deserving men who find themselves out of work” and to remove “a menace” to the peace of the community.

Personally responsible for sending troops to quell the bitter miners’ strike on Vancouver Island two years earlier, Bowser more likely had in mind the fearful prospect of intervening in another miners’

strike rather than subversive activities by enemy aliens. He claimed to have the full cooperation of the federal military authorities in charge of internment operations.

Newspapers in Victoria and Vancouver all approved of his action, but questions of legality quickly arose. Bowser had acted beyond his constitutional authority.

Apparently, even the broad powers of the War Measures Act were not sufficient in justifying his action. This made the internment of enemy aliens a matter of federal jurisdiction and justified the imprisonment of those who declared loyalty to Germany or Austria-Hungary, who had attempted to flee to the United States, or who — by virtue of being unemployed — were simply suspected of disloyalty. None of these conditions applied to the men held in Fernie.

Bowser was advised there was “no legal authority” for detaining anyone at the skating rink. Clearly, he did not have the cooperation of military authorities who refused to take custody of the prisoners.

Bowser soon found himself denying rumours that the internees were about to be released; he told Prime Minister Borden riots would break out if they were. The Fernie Free Press asked, “Where are we at?” and answered “Who knows?” Militia units in Calgary were reported to be awaiting orders to leave for Fernie. The distressed

acting premier of British Columbia must have realized he had inadvertently created the conditions necessary for a repetition of the event he most sought to avoid — military intervention in a miners’ strike.

Adding to his dismay, the internees retained the services of a Cranbrook lawyer who agreed to apply for writs of habeas corpus in the names of two Austrian prisoners, one of whom had been employed by the Crow’s Nest Pass Coal Company since 1908 and another who had come to Canada as a seven-year-old in 1891.

But before the court case could be heard, the federal government intervened. Orderin-Council 1501 declared internment of enemy aliens was justified if their presence in the mines might lead to disorder. It was specifically intended to address the unique situation at Fernie.

Military authorities took command of the prisoners on June 30, operating the camp for three months at the skating rink before moving it to more permanent quarters at Morrissey. Canada’s only provincially-sanctioned internment had a history of only three weeks’ duration, was made legal only after the fact, and left an unwelcome legacy of social division. On the centenary of the camp’s first days, this event in local history provides much cause for reflection.

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Editorial

by Katelyn Dingman

Last week, Teck announced that they will be implementing temporary shutdowns this summer. For communities that rely heavily on the coal industry for their economy, this is not good news. During Sparwood’s mining week celebration in early May, Port Metro Vancouver representative Jim Candles said that one in five Kootenay residents work in the mining industry.

For 20 days those employees will be out of work.

Many feel that although the announcement is clearly not a good thing, the negative impacts of the temporary closures are outweighed by the devastating impacts of actual layoffs.

The shutdowns were implemented in response to changing coal market conditions.

For many, this news didn’t come as a shock, as discussions around the weakening of demand and oversupplying of coal, particularly in China, have been happening for several months.

This is a fact that Teck Coal Vice President, Operations, Coal, Robin Sheremeta highlighted while at the aforementioned mining week celebration. The Teck Vice President, however, assured guests that the Elk Valley would be able to recover from the recent changes to the industry. It seems like Teck has finally been forced to take action, temporarily shutting down six Canadian coal mines this summer and reducing their annual third quarter coal production by approximately 1.5 million tonnes or 25 per cent.

As a result of these closures, several concerns from the general public have been brought forward, including concerns over what the shutdowns will mean for employees wages.

According to Chris Stannell, senior communications specialist with Teck, affected employees will be able to utilize paid entitlements, including vacation. But what about those who have already used up their vacation time or have already booked off additional vacation time? Those employees will be forced to take unpaid leave during the shutdowns. Although 20 days may not seem like a long time, it could be devastating to some.

Another concern that was brought forward was that several media sources published articles about the shutdowns first thing on the morning of May 28. According to some locals, however, several Teck employees heard through the media releases prior to being informed by their employer. As the Elk Valley mining industry undergoes these temporary shutdowns, I can only hope that the community supports them through these difficult times.

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Letters to the Editor Oh, dear. Poor Joe Sawchuk.

Rachel Notley and her friend are out in a rowboat. The friend’s hat blows off and lands 50 meters away. Rachel walks on the water and, retrieving the hat, walks back to the boat safe and sound, and dry.

In his next letter to The Free Press, Sawchuk writes: IT’S OFFICIAL. RACHEL NOTLEY CAN’T SWIM.

He is perplexed by the Notley victory in Alberta. While not completely forsaking his hatred of the NDP and of social democracy in general, he has now become motivated by intellectual snobbery (‘Rachel Notley to select cabinet’, The Free Press, May 28.)

JC Vallance We cannot have ordinary people running a government, says Fernie, B.C. Sawchuk, apparently preferring to be governed by a plutocratic elite as in the U.S.A., an oligarchic elite as in Russia or a social elite as in Britain.

Perhaps one of these is what Sawchuk has in mind for us – and here I was entertaining the idea that the whole point of democracy was to avoid elitism by choosing representatives from as broad a social base as possible.

There are also many other right-wing yahoos muttering out there in the darkness: Kevin Sponsored by O’Leary, Preston Manning, The Calgary Sun editorial staff, and on, and on.

They, too, have applied a double standard to the NDP: for instance, when Conservative Jim Prentice cut the Alberta cabinet from 20 to 19 this was pointing the way to a smaller, more efficient and more accountable government. When Social Democrat Rachel Notley cut the cabinet from 20 to 12, Alberta was suddenly going to hell in a he ree ress handbasket.

It’s all very confusing.

If you are the individual in this photo you have won a $10 gift voucher And lastly …. to illustrate Sawchuk’s very own from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Drop into The Free Press double standard: office for your prize.

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Letters to the Editor continued from page 6 Is Alberta’s new Minister of Finance qualified?

Once again Adrian Dix is blowing off steam as usual, not doing any research on the topic. On May 25, 2015 in the legislature during question period, Dix was asking Energy Minister Bill Bennett why his political assistant was the successful candidate for the advertised job as Director for Policy with BC Hydro. Dix claims that this political assistant

Temporary fencing for Annex dog park With reference to the above article recently published in The Free Press, how temporary is a $16,000 to $18,000 fence? Does Mr. Dupont have a hidden agenda and hope that the temporary fence will become permanent?

Surely donated funds should not be used for a temporary structure but could be better used to speed up the assessment on the proposed area between 4th and 13th Street.

As residents of the Annex we see the current "temporary" off-leash area used by

The things they say Canadian actor Steve Smith’s character Red Green is often heard saying: “Remember, we’re all in this together.”

Steve Williams, Suncor CEO, made the same point when urging the Alberta government to set up environmental policies and introduce a carbon tax, where all consumers share the real cost of burning fossil fuels. Remember, as a species, it has been our collective behaviour since the Industrial Revolution that has come to threaten the entire planet. That behaviour must change and carbon tax has shown that it is an effective way to change consumer behaviour as we transition out of fossil fuels.

Another Canadian, political actor Stephen Harper has said many times that a carbon tax would kill jobs and disadvantage low income

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has no utility experience, no experience in energy policy, no crown corporation experience, no regulatory experience, and no policy analyst experience.

This is no different than the new NDP government in Alberta. Alberta’s new Minister of Finance is a former social worker. What does a social worker know about debits, credits and financial statements especially when this new minister of finance cannot even fill out his own income tax return and pays someone else to fill out his tax return? Dix's comments are unsatisfactory for the $102,878 taxpayer funded salary he receives as an MLA. Unbelievable!

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many groups, including dog-walkers, soccer players, Frisbee throwers and children playing. So far, to the best of our knowledge, there has been no reason or conflict to justify a fence. In fact, because it has been a multi-use area, the dog owners have to be responsible for their pets. Why now do we need to fence this area? A vet once told us that a fenced offleash area allows pets to practice bad habits.

If responsible dog owners feel their pets need a fenced area they could use donated funds for a more permanent and secure area in another part of the city.

Peter and Sue Butler

Canadians. Mr. Harper and his government seem to have avoided the concept of transition.

As with any sort of change, transition becomes more difficult when there is continued inaction.

In terms of hardship on lower income Canadians, there are many ways to administer a carbon tax. One of those is to pay back a dividend that favours those with lower income.

The notion of leadership suggests traits like being able to bring together different groups to achieve a collective goal – being out front in terms of understanding complex problems and the range of solutions available. The Red Green character has also said, “I can change if I have to, I guess.” This seems to be where Mr. Harper and his government are at the moment – not a good model for leadership.

Ron Robinson Nelson, B.C.

Fernie Lions provide funding to Friends for Friends charity

The Fernie Lions donated $2,000 to Friends for Friends — a local charity that assists individuals and families who are going through cancer treatment. From left: Fernie Lions President Ted Shoesmith, Fernie Lions Treasurer Lynda Storey and Shelley Moulton and Chris Moulton with Friends for Friends.

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1. Provincial public projects will now connect more young people to the skills and training they need to be first in line for careers in construction.

2. Any public project over $15 million dollars will require contractors working on major public construction projects like schools, roads, and bridges to hire apprentices.

3. Encouraging more contractors to sponsor apprentices is a key component of BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

Apprentices looking for job matches, please visit: https://www.workbc.ca/Job-Seekers/Trades-andApprenticeship.aspx Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

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aturday the 23rd of May was an incredibly humbling day for Helen and I. After 5 years of dedication, we were able to officially open the Angel Garden to the public.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us over the years in making this dream become a reality and to our incredible friends for rallying together for us and creating an amazing English Garden tea party for the opening.

We have great pleasure in knowing that this space will be utilized for many years to come by the community A special thanks to the following people: Rachel Dortman Keya White City of Fernie Columbia Basin Trust East Kootenay Community Credit Union Fernie EcoGarden Advisory Committee David Fuller, Dave Hus and Matt Trousdale Darren Hatina of D’s Drywall Ryan Ingram and the Fernie Home Hardware Building Centre Rocky Mountain Backhoe Services Morrissey Aggregates Fernie Ready Mix D-Can Concrete Morris Manufacturing Mow and Snow Summit Works Shaun Clarke Enterprise Landscape Fernie Rentals Lorenzo Rousselle Margie Sutherland Rigby Signs Mary Gulliano Deb Harris and Annie Fernie Forge Michelle Adams Lillis Perreault The Green Petal The Free Press Claris Media Mike Hepher & Paul Reimer, artists and builders of the sculpture and last but not least, the countless volunteers who helped with fundraising, staining, planting and landscaping, and providing for the celebration. You are too numerous to mention by name, but we are very thankful for your support and contributions. This included some wonderful children, like Ella Fuller and Corbin Hus.

With lots of love and gratitude, Dee Hatina and Helen McAllister

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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

Wednesdays

• 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 (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

Fridays

• 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 (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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Tee Off for Tots Tournament at Mountain Meadows Golf Club Elkford Sam Weber at the Royal (alternative folk rock) Wild Nature Tours Hike at Mount Fernie Provincial Park Loop 9:00 am, 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm The Danger Thrill Show at the Royal ElkfordTriathloninElkford.

Info at www.elkfordtrl.ca Avalanche City Roller Girls vs. Dirty South All Stars Fernie Arena Men’s Pro-Am Fernie Golf & Country Club Elk Valley Special Olympics AGM 7:00 pm at Park Place Lodge – Everyone Welcome Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Tournament Sparwood Golf Club Sparwood Coal Miner Days Opening Day at Island Lake Jonny 2Fingers and the Deformities at the Royal DJ Snax (electro beats) at the Royal Fishing Opens on the Elk River (closes Oct. 31) Retreat to Nature Yoga Retreat at Island Lake Lodge Two Person Alternate Shot Event 1 Fernie Golf & Country Club The Marwills at the Royal Day for Dad at Fernie Bike Guides 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Avalanche City Roller Girls vs. E-Ville Roller Derby Fernie Arena Solstice Party (local dj) at the Royal Father’s Day Brunch at Island Lake Opening Reception – New Works by Mike Hepher at The Arts Station 7:00 pm Senior’s Open Golf Tournament at Sparwood Golf Club Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Summer Opening Sunday Wilde & Reno Jack LIVE at Rotary Park Blackberry Wood (All time

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gypsy circus ragtime music) at the Royal Annual Lizard Range Disc Golf Tournament at James White Park Roll & Sole Fernie Trails Festival Fernie 3: Mountain Bike Stage Race Pre School Pottery at the Arts Station Fernie Canada Day Celebrations at Fernie Secondary School Track Sparwood Canada Day Celebrations Elkford Canada Day Celebrations Elk & Timber Chairs Open Fernie Alpine Resort Wild Nature Tours Hike at Castle Mountain Summit 9:00 am 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm Fernie Aquatic Centre reopens – Summer Schedule in effect SCOTT Thursday Night Race #1 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Avalanche City Roller Girls vs. St. Albert Heavenly Fernie Arena Men’s Open at Sparwood Golf Club Avalanche City Roller Girls vs. Kill Jills Fernie Arena Community Appreciation Day Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) SCOTTThursdayNightRace #2 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Avalanche City Roller Girls vs. Dam City Rollers Fernie Arena LostBoysLungbuster–MTB Hill Climb & Uphill Run (FAR) Sparwood Legion Golf Tournament Sparwood Golf Club Club Championship Fernie Golf & Country Club Kootenay Rockies Enduro Series Tony Servello Senior Open 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

Regular and Committee of the Whole Meetings of Council June 8, 2015 - CANCELLED Take notice that the Regular and the Committee of the Whole Meetings scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2015 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC have been cancelled.

Several members of Council will be attending the FCM Conference in Edmonton.

The next scheduled meeting will be Monday, June 22, 2015.

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.

If you are not within arm's reach of your child, you’ve gone too far!

Drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children under 10 years of age. Children under 5 are most at risk.

Their natural curiosity combined with an almost magnetic attraction to water means that they have a high risk of drowning anytime they're near water - natural or man-made.

Follow these tips for water safety: • Drownings involving toddlers may be prevented if parents or caregivers are within arm's reach of their children when they are in or near water.

• Designate a backyard pool lifeguard. An adult should always supervise whenever children are using a pool – in-ground, above ground or wading pool. If you must be absent for a moment, designate another adult to replace you or close the pool until someone can assume supervisory duties.

• Stay tub-side until all the water is drained and you have removed your children from the tub. Most bathtub drownings occur because youngsters were left alone for “just a moment”.

• Drain bathtubs when they are not in use.

• Empty unattended wading pools and buckets of water and turn them over.

• Put a lifejacket on children who can’t swim when they’re in a boat or at the beach or pool.

• Be vigilant. Many children who drown do so because parents or caregivers lose sight of them for a very short period of time.

Drowning is a silent killer Drowning victims rarely call or wave or signal for help because they can’t keep their head or arms above water. Even when they manage to get their head above water, getting a breath (not calling for help) is their priority.

Drowning can happen in seconds Drowning can take as little as 10 seconds and occurs in just inches of water…in bathtubs, wading pools, and wells, even buckets.

Never leave a child alone near the water. Don’t be distracted by a ringing phone, a doorbell or another child.

Practice these tips to keep your children safe while they enjoy the water!

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

Water Quality Advisory – Spring Season The City of Fernie reminds the public that due to normal snowmelt conditions and heavy rains Turbidity levels in our water often fluctuate throughout the spring season. In response to these fluctuating conditions the City has issued a Water Quality Advisory (FAIR RATING) for the entire 2015 spring season for At-Risk populations (newborns, children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and anyone seeking extra protection) and recommend they drink boiled water or a safe alternative over the entire spring season. Should conditions worsen, the City will issue a boil water notice for all users of the Fernie water supply at that time.

If you or your business would like to receive Water Quality Notifications via email or fax please contact City Hall at 250 423-6817 or email cityhall@fernie.ca.

For daily water quality ratings please visit the City’s homepage at www.fernie.ca.

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 inquiries for summer camp and swim lessons. The Fitness Centre is will not be open during the shutdown. We apologize to our patrons for this necessary disruption in service. We 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 - 4:30pm $267.20 for 5 day week $213.76 for 4 day week. (Aug 4-7) Bronze Medallion Course Kick off lifeguarding certifications in Bronze Medallion! You will learn basic knowledge of water rescue, scene assessment, judgment and first aid skills including CPR-A certification.

Prerequisites: Ability to swim. Bronze Star or 13 years of age by last day of the course.

Monday to Thursday July 13 -16, 2015 9:00am – 2:00pm $210.82 + GST (includes manual) Bronze Cross Course The next step in your lifeguarding certifications! Acquire critical lifesaving knowledge in Bronze Cross! Study aquatic safety supervision, water rescue and emergency procedures while developing your judgment, leadership and rescue skills.

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion.

Monday to Thursday July 27 to 30, 2015 9:00am – 2:00pm $180.82 +GST

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, June 15 Monday, June 29 Monday, July 20

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Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

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

Did you know..?

That some of your old appliances can be recycled?

ElectroRecycle will have a tent set up at Coal Miner Days on Saturday June 13th from 12:00-4:00pm where they will collect used appliances and bring them to a recycling depot for free.

Be sure to gather up your old, unwanted gadgets so they can be properly disposed of. There will be recycling trivia games for kids and prizes to be won! Residents can drop off their broken blenders, coffee makers, microwaves, hair dryers, treadmills, etc. for free and they will be transported to the nearest recycling facility.

A full list of accepted items can be found at their website www.electrorecycle.ca

SENIOR’S BIRTHDAY BOOK Sparwood commemorates seniors turning 75 years of age

The District of Sparwood recognizes the contribution that seniors make to our community. Those Sparwood seniors who have, or will, reach the age of 75 years this year are invited to meet with Mayor McDougall and members of Council to sign the “Senior’s Birthday Book”. They will also receive a lilac lapel pin (Sparwood’s flower) that has been specially made to commemorate the occasion.

Please notify the District of Sparwood Municipal Office by June 10, 2015 if you, or someone you know has turned 75 years of age or will be turning 75 this year. We will then send an invitation to the recipient to attend an afternoon tea at the District Office Council Chambers. Family and friends are also encouraged to attend.

The “Senior’s Birthday Book” will be kept at the Municipal Office as part of our community’s heritage records.

Please ensure that you or your loved one becomes part of Sparwood’s history.

For further information, please contact the District Office.

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Tender for: CORBIN ROAD – SLOPE STABILIZATION

Tender will be received in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the name and address of the proponent and the name of the Project: “TENDER FOR: CORBIN ROAD – SLOPE STABILIZATION and be addressed to DANNY DWYER, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING no later than 13:59:59 (MT), TUESDAY, JUNE 11th, 2015 (the “Closing Deadline”), at the following address: District of Sparwood - Municipal Office Box 520 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 The Project includes but is not limited to the following components: Design and Build Slope Stabilization, including Engineering Design and Construction.

The site is located 11km east of Sparwood, on Highway 3 and 0.5km south of Highway 3 on Corbin Road.

Although the District of Sparwood fully intends at this time to proceed with the complete project through this tender process, the District of Sparwood is under no obligation to award a contract or to proceed and reserves the right to terminate the Tender process at any time. No compensation will be paid to contractors preparing tenders for this project.

As it is the purpose of the District of Sparwood to obtain a Tender most suitable to the interests of the District of Sparwood, the District has the right to waive any irregularity or insufficiency in a Tender submitted and to accept the Tender which is deemed most favorable to the interest of the District of Sparwood.

This project is subject to Bonding requirements: • Bid Security as required by paragraph 5.2 of the Instructions to Tenderers – Part II. (10%) • Performance Bond as required by paragraph 5.0.1.1 of the Form of Tender (50%) • Labour & Material Payment Bond as required by paragraph 5.0.1.1 of the Form of Tender (50%) Tenders received on this project will be received in confidence.

Copies of the Tender Documents can be obtained online on BC Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca) on or before Monday May 25, 2015.

Inquiries regarding this Project shall be directed to: McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Unit #1 125 Industrial Rd. #3 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G1 Attention: KEVIN MOHR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Phone: 250.425.5434 Direct Line: 403 776 9674 kmohr@mcelhanney.com www.mcelhanney.com

District of Sparwood Box 520; 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Attention: DANNY DWYER DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Phone: 250.425.6271 Direct Line: 250.425.6818 ddwyer@sparwood.ca www.Sparwood.ca

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Tender for: DOUGLAS FIR – ROAD REHABILITATION

Tender will be received in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the name and address of the proponent and the name of the Project: “TENDER FOR: DOUGLAS FIR ROAD REHABILITATION and be addressed to DANNY DWYER, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING no later than 13:59:59 (MT), FRIDAY, JUNE 11th, 2015 (the “Closing Deadline”), at the following address: District of Sparwood - Municipal Office Box 520 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 The Project includes but is not limited to the following components: Overlay Asphalt Paving; Milling; Unsuitable Material Removal; Subbase Repairs; Ditch Grading; Drainage Improvements; and Hydroseeding: Approximate quantities of major work items: 11000 square meter of 75mm depth asphalt overlay 4500 cubic meters of excavation for disposal 1800 cubic meters of top soil stripping

1800 square meters cold milling 9200 square meters of tack coat 13000 square meters of hydro seeding

Although the District of Sparwood fully intends at this time to proceed with the complete project through this tender process, the District of Sparwood is under no obligation to award a contract or to proceed and reserves the right to terminate the Tender process at any time. No compensation will be paid to contractors preparing tenders for this project.

As it is the purpose of the District of Sparwood to obtain a Tender most suitable to the interests of the District of Sparwood, the District has the right to waive any irregularity or insufficiency in a Tender submitted and to accept the Tender which is deemed most favorable to the interest of the District of Sparwood.

This project is subject to Bonding requirements: • Bid Security as required by paragraph 5.2 of the Instructions to Tenderers – Part II. (10%) • Performance Bond as required by paragraph 5.0.1.1 of the Form of Tender (50%) • Labour & Material Payment Bond as required by paragraph 5.0.1.1 of the Form of Tender (50%) Tenders received on this project will be received in confidence.

Copies of the Tender Documents can be obtained online on BC Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca) on or before May 25, 2015.

Inquiries regarding this Project shall be directed to: McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Unit #1 125 Industrial Rd. #3 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G1 Attention: KEVIN MOHR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Phone: 250.425.5434 Direct Line: 403 776 9674 kmohr@mcelhanney.com www.mcelhanney.com

District of Sparwood Box 520; 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Attention: DANNY DWYER DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Phone: 250.425.6271 Direct Line: 250.425.6818 ddwyer@sparwood.ca www.Sparwood.ca

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What’s on in the Elk Valley this week.

Acoustic artist to play two shows fall and is looking forward to rounding out his first national tour by returning to his home province.

“On previous tours, we hadn’t been past Winnipeg so we went all the way out to the east coast this time …

It’s been great,” said Weber.

Weber said that through his more intensive tour schedule, he and his backing band have become more in sync.

“Musically speaking we’ve gotten to a place where it’s been an entirely new level of playing together. We’re really achieving a new level of musicianship as a unit that we hadn’t previously been able to experience. It’s been really special,” said Weber.

Weber released his first full-length album, Shadows In the Road, back in August and has since released a series of grayscale videos to Musician Sam Weber will return to Fernie on promote it.

June 5.

Submitted photo Self-directed, Weber said that with his latest single “Right-Hearted” — which

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff echoes the previous whimsicallyshot, sentimental vibe of his last video .C.-born musician Sam Weber will “August” — he wanted to continue to be returning to Fernie to play at create a sense of intimacy and realness both Infinitea and The Royal. with his fans.

Weber recently played in Fernie last “It was something that I wanted to

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make that was organic or that didn’t feel forced. It had to feel candid and real,” said Weber. “So I’m not even sure if I could even use the word ‘directed’ to describe it, I just didn’t want it to feel like I was acting.”

The video uses shots of Weber on the road and follows a day-in-thelife narrative that reflects his touring schedule across the country and writing honest music and lyrics.

That sense of honesty and connection is also a concept he’s applied to his tour.

“All the shows we’ve played demand that level of connection with the audience, and, for me, in principle our whole mandate of the tour has been to play everywhere. We don’t just want to play in big cities; we like to play everywhere, including small towns like Fernie. We’ve found that our biggest connections often come from those smaller towns and smaller rooms. It’s been our goal this tour to connect with people across the country.”

Being able to play smaller cities has also opened up the possibility to double bill shows on the same night.

“It’s like playing the best of both worlds when I’m in Fernie because Infinitea is a really nice and relaxed space and then we go next door and we get to put on a rock show. I love the Royal, it’s such a cool bar. It’s so fun for us to be able to do both and have those two extremes available to us in one town.”

Weber’s show at Infinitea will begin at 8 p.m. and he will later take the stage at the Royal at 10 p.m. on June 5.

Craft Fair blooms at Community Centre

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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he Spring Craft Fair welcomed dozens of vendors to the Fernie Community Centre on Saturday, May 30.

The newly scheduled fair came around at an excellent time for both sellers and buyers, taking place between the Griz Days and Canada Day fairs.

As is customary, local patrons enjoyed handmade offerings from the likes of Tristen Perras’ handcrafted jewelry, local artist Bev Delyea’s glass mosaics, baked goods, preserves, home decor and even handmade tea that was a hit from Grasmere.

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Sparwood Coal Miner Days:

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The Free Press book review

Deception Point. Dan Brown Submitted by Adrienne Raczki

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Claire Wilson – A timeless beauty

n the typical Dan Brown style, this novel takes off running. Rachel Sexton, a young, sassy Washington ingénue is called upon to verify a news briefing for the U.S. President Zach Herney. President Herney’s campaign is struggling but a recent discovery in the frigid North could buoy his sinking ship. Complicating Sexton’s involvement is the fact that her father, Senator Sexton, is the most vocal opponent of, and vying for, the job of the U.S. president.

Rachel and a team of non-government scientists have been brought to a remote northern location on the Milne Ice Shelf where NASA has discovered a meteorite deep beneath the arctic crust. The discovery couldn’t be more timely, as Senator Sexton is pivoting his campaign around NASA’s gross overspending of taxpayers dollars, President Herney is carefully constructing the

unveiling of NASA’s big find just in time to save his campaign for re-election.

The entire novel unfolds within about 48 hours; packing murders, action, politicking and scientific discovery into this short, easy to read novel by Brown. Like The Da Vinci Code and its sequel Angels and Demons, Deception Point is fast paced and full of topic specific jargon that adds validity to the tale. The early introduction of ‘Delta’ — the expertly trained group of assassins and a scientist turned television star, Michael Tolland, add depth to the story line, easily tying together the political, scientific, and military components of this novel.

Fans of Brown’s other novels may find this offering to be less ‘scholarly’ and educational ...

More of a good, old-fashioned action novel, a little thin in plot, but rich with excitement and surprises.

By Jennifer Cronin Free Press Staff

On this past Saturday morning I looked forward, with excitement and dare I say some trepidation, to meeting Claire Wilson. I had seen Claire around town many times, but we had never spoken. As “Fernie-ites” go, Claire is iconic. Upon introduction, my anxiety melted away when she reached up to give me a big hug. It was as if we had known each other for years.

Claire was born in 1924 in the Cranbrook hospital, the middle child, and only daughter to father Ora and mother Bertha (Bird). She recalls when she was a child travelling up and down the Kootenays with her family and living in lumber camps where her father owned and operated portable sawmills.

“I had a lonely childhood, with no sisters and most of the neighbours had boys,” Claire shared.

As a child, Claire took all of her classes by correspondence until 1938 when she came out of camp to attend Grade 9 in Cranbrook. A job at the Bank of Commerce in Cranbrook followed.

“I loved to dance! I never missed a dance,” Claire recalled. “We used to hitchhike to the Bluebird outside Cranbrook on Saturday nights.”

On Labour Day weekend in 1943, a very good friend “insisted” a trip to Fernie was in order, at which time Claire would meet Billy Wilson. Two years later they married, settling first in Sparwood where Bill worked for the Crows Nest Pass Coal Company. When asked if Bill was her first love, Claire laughs, “No! I lived during the war. I had a bit of a quandary because the soldiers, sailors and airmen all came home at once!”

Claire recalls how happy she was on the day that Bill announced he was going to run a lumber camp as her father had.

“It was wonderful! It was all I ever knew.”

A subsequent move to Fernie followed, and over the next 20 years so did six sons and three daughters, all delivered at the Fernie Hospital by Dr. Sparling East.

Claire’s daughter Anny recounts moving in next door to Dr. Leroux, who, when he learned there were six boys living next door, wrapped his house twice in barbed wire to keep them out!

Although considered a hockey mom from her time spent at the rink, Claire had a passion for skating.

“I loved to skate, we hit the rink every night. That was our social. I loved to skate,” she reiterated.

As a convert to the Catholic Church, Claire served as CWL president four times, culminating in the presentation of a special pin.

In 1980, Claire received a call from a friend who owned Special Day Gifts, on 2nd Avenue, who asked her if she would like a job.

“A job?” she laughed.

Husband Bill told her if she thought she would like that, then go for it, and she did. “Everyone thought I owned it. They had lovely things, right up my alley.”

When asked what the biggest change she has seen in her years in Fernie, Claire was introspective and said “the people.”

Although Claire’s life has not been without sadness, widowed in 2002, and losing two sons, she has a motto which daughter Suzie shared with me. “You get what you give.”

I have heard it said of Claire Wilson that she is a classy lady. There is no doubt about it. The fact she was crowned “Lumberjack Queen” is evidence of that.

What might not be as apparent is how truly beautiful she is. During the course of our interview, her daughters, Mary, Anny and Suzie, son George, daughter-in-law Susan, granddaughter Jennifer and great granddaughter Billie all stopped by for a visit. With 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, I suspect this was just a usual day.

This lady is beautiful inside and out. Strong, resilient, kind and deeply loved by family and friends.

Truly an iconic “face of the valley.”

Adrienne Raczki reviews The Da Vinci Code author’s latest book Deception Point.

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Keeping kids Alive After Five in Sparwood

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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speaker came to Sparwood Secondary School

(SSS) to discuss work safety and knowing your rights as young workers on Tuesday, May 26 with a Grade 10 class.

“Studies show that

young workers are 40 per cent more likely to get hurt on the job. It is not because they are inattentive or risk takers, but simply because they lack experience and

training,” said Layne Clark, a facilitator with the Alive After Five program.

Clark was invited to speak by SSS teacher Melissa Traub.

“We’ve had a few presentations from WorkBC about choosing careers and we’ve done an entire unit on careers and employment, so it’s really great for the kids to have access to this kind of information,” said Traub.

Making sure high school Elk Valley Airport Erosion Protection students have this information The Regional District of East Kootenay invites tenders for the is extremely reestablishment of erosion protection on the Elk River near the Elk important, Valley Airport where a section of protected river bank was lost in according to Clark, the June 2013 flood. This project includes but is not limited to the as many of them are just starting following components and approximate quantities: their first jobs.

2 • Clearing and grubbing - 1,450 m Highlights of • Topsoil stripping and reuse – 420 m3 the presentation • Trench excavation and backfill – 1,200 m3 included a • Supply and install riprap – 720 m3 discussion on • Reuse existing riprap – 100 m3 safety hazards, employer and Tender Documents may be viewed and obtained: Online ONLY on or e m p l o y e e after June 8, 2015. responsibilities in the workplace and This tender is being issued electronically through the BC Bid most importantly website www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca. All addenda, amendments or further workers basic information will be published on the BC Bid website. It is the sole health and safety responsibility of the Tenderer to monitor the website regularly to rights. check for updates.

“The goal of the

Regional District of East Kootenay INVITATION TO TENDER Hill Road Dike Rehabilitation The Regional District of East Kootenay invites tenders for the reconstruction of the Hill Road Dike in the Cokato area near Fernie, BC. A portion of the dike was lost in the June 2013 flood and the purpose of this project is to reconstruct approximately 130m of the dike. This project includes but is not limited to the following components and approximate quantities: • • • •

Clearing and grubbing - 1,500 m2 Topsoil stripping and reuse – 500 m3 Supply and placement of bulk dike fill – 2,100 m3 Supply and placement of granular base course – 45 m3

Tender Documents may be viewed and obtained: Online ONLY on or after June 8, 2015.

This tender is being issued electronically through the BC Bid website www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca. All addenda, amendments or further information will be published on the BC Bid website. It is the sole responsibility of the Tenderer to monitor the website regularly to check for updates.

A non-mandatory site meeting will be held at 2:30pm MST on June 16, 2015 at the north end of Hill Road, Cokato, BC.

INVITATION TO TENDER

A non-mandatory site meeting will be held at 12:30pm MST on June 16, 2015 at the Airport Entrance Gates, Airport Road.

Tender will be received in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the name and address of the proponent and the name of the Project:

Tender will be received in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the name and address of the proponent and the name of the Project:

“RDEK - HILL ROAD DIKE REHABILITATION TENDER” and be addressed to Kara Zandbergen, Engineering Technician, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19-24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC, V1C 3H8 no later than 13:59:59 (MT), Tuesday, June 23, 2015 (the “Closing Deadline”).

“RDEK – ELK VALLEY AIRPORT EROSION PROTECTION TENDER” and be addressed to Kara Zandbergen, Engineering Technician, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19-24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC, V1C 3H8 no later than 13:59:59 (MT), Tuesday, June 23, 2015 (the “Closing Deadline”).

For further information please visit www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or contact: Kevin Mohr, EIT, Contract Administrator McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Unit #1 125 Industrial Rd. #3 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G1 Phone: 250-425-5434 Direct Line: 403-776-9674 kmohr@mcelhanney.com

Hey AreA B! CHeCk THis OuT Area B Town Hall & Volunteer of the Year Celebration: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - Jaffray Community Hall 7:00pm - Volunteer of the Year Celebration 7:30pm - Area B Town Hall Meeting

The Volunteer of the Year celebration will be held at 7:00pm. Please join us fas we celebrate Anne Gonnelly and her many contributions.

Town Hall Meeting agenda topics will include: Director’s Report from Stan Doehle, Koocanusa Situational Analysis Report, Jaffray/Baynes Lake Fire Department Update, and New Elko Fire Department Update.

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program is to leave them with important information about their rights and the confidence to ask questions about workplace safety,” said Clark.

Clark made sure to deliver her message in an approachable manner, using personal stories and examples that would relate to many of the student’s current part-time jobs to make her point.

“What’s really unique about our program is that it’s peer to peer, meaning it’s delivered by young workers to young workers.

Our facilitators bring unique perspectives, personal stories and humour to their presentation making it both interactive and interesting for students,” said Clark.

Clark herself has been delivering these presentations across the province for the last two years. Alive After Five itself has been in existence for a decade and has so far reached more than 150,000 students.

Southeast Fire Centre responds to 39 wildfires

By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff

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he Southeast Fire Centre has responded to 39 wildfires since April 1, 2015, 34 of which were humancaused.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Wildfire Management Branch is reminding people to remain vigilant when riding recreational vehicles and operating farm and lawn equipment.

A press release issued by the ministry on May 26 advised residents to ensure that they have a plan in place to extinguish any fire that may occur.

“All-terrain vehicles produce an enormous amount of heat and their exhaust systems can easily ignite grass or bush,” the release said. “They should not be parked on grass or other areas where hot parts of the machine are close to combustible materials.”

The Wildfire Management Branch is also reminding the public that smoking materials, such as cigarette butts, should not be thrown out of vehicles and should be extinguished in an interior ashtray.

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

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Glitter tattoos, polished nails, styled updos and sweet treats will be provided to children who show up at Lysh for a full princess makeover in the name of charity.

Additional princess privileges will include face painting and a photoshoot.

Caked, By Ashley will reprise their role as official royal baker for Fernie’s princesses with their variety of cupcakes.

For both the children and adults in attendance, raffle draws and prizes offered by sponsors like Canadian Tire, Happy Cow, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Extra Foods will also be made available to the beautifully made-up royalty.

The most fashionable of all the princesses will also be crowned with a prize for the Best Dressed Princess.

The hair salon first organized the event in 2014, with over $1400 raised from 100 princess makeovers.

Lysh hopes that this year’s event will be even grander than the first.

All the proceeds from the Second Annual Princess Party will go towards Fernie Friends for Friends — a local charity started by local couple Chris and Shelley Moulton to support citizens in the community battling cancer.

Beauty practitioners from across the city will devote their time to making the little princesses shine at Lysh’s coronation party that’s expected to be even bigger than its inauguration last year.

Community-driven events like this that are hosted to benefit the city itself are what makes Fernie and its summers unique.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The “fundamentals” of golf!

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Good shoes help your game

alking close to ten kilometres in uncomfortable shoes is no fun, and yet that is the distance you’ll likely cover during your next round on the green. In other words, choosing a good pair of shoes is crucial for being in the best frame of mind for your game.

COMFORT Comfort is the first element to consider when shopping for golf shoes. Opt for shoes a half size bigger than your usual size. These days, manufacturers are designing shoes that are lighter and much more comfortable than in previous years.

Most shoes on the market are made of leather, fake leather, or suede.

WATER RESISTANT As well as being comfortable, golf shoes have to be able to keep your feet dry in morning dew as well as in rain. Some shoes have to be treated in order to

ensure their waterproofness. Make sure you know how to care for yours properly.

TRACTION Traction is another important factor when choosing golf shoes. Plastic spikes have pretty much replaced metal ones, as they ensure both lightness and good traction during your swing.

STYLE Now all that is left to decide is the style of shoe you prefer. Manufacturers offer models for all tastes and budgets, for women as well as men. You might opt for a classic brogue or a contemporary athletic shoe.

Regular care is necessary in order to get the most out of your shoes. The spikes should be cleaned after every game. Never leave your shoes in the trunk of your car, as dampness is their worst enemy.

Always store them in a dry, airy place.

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o matter what you want to build in life, it’s vital to have a solid base to support the completed creation. If the foundations crumble, the rest will follow. The same principle applies to golf.

If your basics are solid, the rest of your game will go well. I want to talk here about the “fundamentals”.

They can be divided into four areas: the grip, the posture, the alignment and the swing. If one of these fundamentals is flawed, the trajectory of your ball will probably not be the one you had planned.

These four elements should be the primary reference points for the golfer when he arrives on the practice range. It is possible to have a weakness or a flaw and succeed in playing an adequate game. Several professional players have imperfections in their swing but succeed in compensating for this by reinforcing one of the other basic elements.

It would be unthinkable to create a swing which would suit every golfer.

We are all built differently, and all have different physical limitations.

Besides, the role of the coach is to improve each element to the maximum and, at the same time, respect the limitations of each student.

It’s important to understand that nearly 99% of errors made by an intermediate or beginner golfer are due to a flaw in one of the basic “fundamentals”. Golf is a sport of cause and effect and there is always a logical answer to every outcome. This is what makes this sport so amazing.

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n a golf course, each teeing ground has a set of various tee-markers. The number of tee-markers and their colours can vary from one course to another, but generally, there are three: blue, white and red. These tee-markers indicate three different distances on the course. More often than not, the top players and pros will play the blue teemarkers. Novice male golfers usually play the white tee-markers while the red tee-markers are generally reserved for women and younger players.

Some golfers prefer to play from the blue teemarkers because they think that playing a longer course will improve their game. On the contrary; the golfer will need to use his long irons more

often, will not hit as many greens in regulation (two shots on a par four), and his final score will be an average of six to 10 shots higher per game, which is not very motivating considering that the point of the game is to finish with the lowest score possible.

Before advancing from a red to a white teemarker, or from a white to a blue tee-marker, you must first master certain aspects of the game.

You must have a strong short game and be able to make different types of shots well. You should also be able to consistently finish with a low score— sometimes even below par—before considering advancing to the next level. Only at that moment will you be ready to take that big step.

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raft beer lovers get ready, the East Kootenay Beer Festival is coming and it will be bigger than ever.

The festival, in its fourth year, will be held on June 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski area. This year, event organizers have gone all out, planning to give guests an unforgettable weekend in the beautiful Columbia Valley.

“We will have over 70 beers for guests to sample and several new breweries presenting unique and seasonal brews, including Hoyne Brewing and

Moon Under Water,” Charlotte Moos, Fairmont's Special Events Coordinator, said. “To top it off, we also have our food truck on site serving up traditional beer lover’s eats like bratwursts and authentic German pretzels to keep people well fed.”

For the first time, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort's annual Long Drive Competition will run simultaneously with the festival.

Youth and seniors will tee up three golf balls and attempt to hit them as far as possible down the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Airport's runway.

The contest is on June 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and costs $15

for adults and $10 for children, with all proceeds going to the Columbia Valley Golf Trail Junior Tour, which helps to help develop young golfers. Along with the chance of winning some cool prizes, all participants will receive a two-for-one coupon for the barbecue party at Mountainside Clubhouse, which includes live music by Ted Alexander from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

“We decided the Long Drive Contest would be a great way to kick off the whole weekend,” Moos said.

Another new addition to the festival is this year’s after party, held at the ski chalet. Local band

RV Park and Campground.

Moos said the accommodation packages and the additional events held over the weekend will encourage guests to spend more time in the valley.

“It encourages people to come here not only for the festival but for the whole weekend.” Moos said. “We want the festival to be a special part of their summer vacation plans.”

Tickets are still available. To purchase tickets, or for more information on the event call 1-800-663-4979 or visit www. fairmonthotsprings.com/4thannual-beerfest.

Valley Forged will have the crowd rocking out for the remainder of the night. All festival guests are invited to attend the party, enjoy some of their favourite beers and take in the mountain views.

Individual tickets will cost $49 and the festival will also offer two different packages for guests looking to stay for the weekend.

The lodge package includes two nights of accommodation, two tickets to the festival and unlimited access to Canada's largest natural mineral hot springs.

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Can’t rain on Elk Valley R.F.C. Bulls’ parade

Matt Hancox (left) put in a great individual effort in the game against the Rocky Mountain Rogues.

Photo by S. Kucharski

By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff

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he Elk Valley Rugby Football Club (R.F.C.) Bulls charged against the Rocky Mountain Rogues, pulling off a

19-10 win on Saturday, May 30.

It was the second time the two teams faced off in a four-game series to determine who would represent the Kootenay Rugby Union in this fall’s provincial

tournament.

The match was marked by a quiet first half from the Bulls, putting up a goose egg to the Rogues’ 10 points.

Though lacking in scoring successes, excellent chases were made by winger Bram Ratay to keep the Rogues pinned in their end of the field, preventing an even deeper deficit for the Elk Valley R.F.C. “Cranbrook was running at us hard, winning takeovers in the breakdowns and making excellent plays in that first half,” said Bulls’ manager Ike Edwards.

“Bram kept his head down and did a superb job at keeping the Rogues in their half of the field.”

In addition to putting up with sheets of rain that plagued the Fernie Secondary School field, the Bulls had to go without substitutions for the match.

Three members of the Elk Valley R.F.C. were loaned to the Rogues in order to fill out their roster.

“Cranbrook actually showed up with only 12 players. Normally, in rugby union you need 15 on 15 to play so in the spirit of the game we loaned them three players to top them up,” said Edwards.

Determinedly, the Bulls put up a great fight in the second half to block any further Cranbrook advances in addition to pulling ahead for the win.

“We had an opportunity at the half to talk to the players and tell them to hit their rucks lower and commit better numbers,” said Edwards. “Immediately, we saw a huge change in the game,” he said.

Flanker Ronan Mac Con put forth a spectacular individual effort out of the gate in the second

half, scoring a try to get the home team on the board at last.

Fly half Matt Hancox capitalized on Mac Con’s success with two more tries scored and kicking for two conversions.

Ultimately, the Bulls’ charging stamina beat out Cranbrook’s physicality to take the game 19-10.

“We’ve noticed when up against Cranbrook that we’d have to commit two players to take down one of theirs — giving them a numbers advantage, but we had a few opportunities in the second half that really gave us the opportunity to outrun them and I think that ultimately gave us a fitness advantage,” noted Edwards.

The Bulls and Rogues will meet up again for an away game at the Cranbrook College of the Rockies campus at 2 p.m. on June 6.

Fernie Trails Alliance host fund-razr

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he Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) hosted the Trail Razr event at the Fernie Golf Course on Saturday, May 30 to raise money for trail maintenance.

Organizer Troy Nixon said that following the excellent reception from the event, he hopes to make it an annual event.

“It’s springtime, the trails need maintenance and they don’t maintain themselves,” he said, adding, “We had 1,300 riders use [Mount Proctor] trails between April and May and that’s a lot of traffic so this money will

definitely be put to good use.”

User numbers for other popular local trails are not available at this time.

Nixon approximated that the event would raise at least $10,000 through ticket sales, a silent auction and random draw prize baskets.

In addition to the maintenance of current trails, some of the funds will go towards building new trails for hikers and bikers alike.

Live music provided by the Fernie Old Type Music Society was also a welcome soundtrack during the evening’s festivities.

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Promoting business opportunities locally

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he Fernie Chamber of Commerce invited local businesses to their first business trades show on Thursday, May 28.

Hosted in conjunction with Invest Kootenay, the chamber’s B2B Support Tradeshow provided businesses with an opportunity to expose themselves and their company to networking with other local business and services.

“It’s really designed to promote businesses that are designed to promote business,” Fernie Chamber

of Commerce Executive Director Patty Vadnais said.

Tradeshow exhibitors, including Invest Kootenay, the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council and Community Futures were available to answer any inquiries and provide individuals with further information about their services.

“They provide business coaching and different tools to help grow your business,” noted Vadnais.”

During the tradeshow, businesses like Invest Kootenay had the opportunity to connect with the local market.

“We wanted to provide some outreach

to the business community,” Invest Kootenay Community Liaison Gerri Brightwell said. “There are so many great, free services for businesses.”

Brightwell noted that those services include an online listing service, where local businesses can promote the sale of their commercial property and interested parties can review in depth details of a sale.

“If you’re looking for an investment opportunity in Fernie or in the Kootenay region, or if you’re looking to buy a business, Invest Kootenay is a great resource,” Vadnais said.

With so many great business

opportunities available in Fernie, Brightwell said Invest Kootenay’s focus is to showcase those opportunities to anyone interested in living, working or investing in the area.

A total of 14 exhibitors attended the tradeshow, and although this was the chamber’s first business-to-business tradeshow, Vadnais said the evening was a success.

“We’ve had a good turn out as far as visitors coming to see and talk with the businesses,” she added. “It’s been a good night of networking, information sharing, connection making; and we look forward to doing it again.”

Educating the valley on Little Warriors A child sexual abuse workshop was hosted in Fernie

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workshop that broached the sensitive topic of child sexual abuse was hosted

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The three hour workshop was attended by many community members with active childcare roles in the Elk Valley, including teachers, daycare workers, early childhood educators as well as parents looking to learn about the realities and prevalence of child sexual abuse.

Local volunteers Rebekah Paetzold and Kylie Philpotts with Little Warriors facilitated the evening with a frank, honest discussion and informative videos that covered topics related to this kind of abuse including frequent myths of the crime.

“People falsely believe that sexual abuse is often a stranger danger, but in 95 per cent of cases, it’s perpetrated by someone the child or you know really well,” explained Paetzold.

The workshop also helped to dispel other myths such as pedophiles being easily identifiable by an overt ‘creepy’ nature or children lying about being sexually

for instance, during bath time, so abused.

On this note, Paetzold said, that in an instance of abuse, they “It’s been well-documented and can tell you precisely where they well-studied that children hardly were touched,” said Philpotts.

The workshop encouraged ever lie about being abused. In fact, it’s more frequently the finding opportunity in these opposite. They will withhold the moments to openly discuss truth that they’ve been abused sexual behaviour, as a frequent fear with parents in that manner. is the unthinkable Some won’t nature of the even be sure “People falsely believe crime itself. that the abuse that sexual abuse “With this has actually is often a stranger workshop, we occurred.” danger, but in 95 don’t set out to O n e per cent of cases, create fear or important it’s perpetrated by paranoia but tactic the someone the child or to give parents workshop and attendees discussed you know really well.” knowledge, tools was the idea Rebekah Paetzold and a vocabulary of ‘teachable Local volunteer that they can moments’ work with in b e t w e e n order to talk to the parent the kids and and child so adults in their life that sexual conversation can be facilitated openly about this kind of abuse,” and normalized as early as said Paetzold.

The parents and industry possible.

“This can be as simple as employees in the room felt that telling your child the proper approach.

“I came through my work anatomic names for body parts, and we always go to any workshop that’s around,” said Val Drader, a youth care worker with the Columbia Basin Family Resource Society.

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A small cinnamon coloured bear has been seen at James White Park and on the dike behind the homes on Mount Proctor. Please do not feed or approach the bear.

Bear sightings also reported by the Gorby Bridge. A bear with cubs have been reported feeding on a carcass by the Gorby Trail and Red Tree Road junction in Mount Fernie Provincial Park. This area will be closed and please keep out until further notice. Thank you for respecting this closure and preventing human/wildlife conflict.

Keeping garbage stored indoors until collection day.

Securing wildlife attractants is the best way to keep people safe, prevent property damage and avoid the unnecessary killing of bears that come into conflict with people.

Bottom line: Garbage, birdseed and pet food attracts bears to your property making it more likely for the bear to break into your home creating a safety risk for your family and a death sentence for the bear.

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• Deer are one of the cougar’s primary food sources. If deer are abundant in an area, especially a wintering area, then there is a good possibility of finding cougars using the same area.

• Cougars are most active during the period from dusk until dawn and this period requires extra vigilance by hikers while in cougar country.

Cougar Safety Tips

A cougar was seen chasing deer by the Whisky Jack Resort golf course and by the Elk Valley Mobile Home Park. A black bear and cubs have been seen by the pedestrian bridge on Matevic Road and bear sightings reported above the Mountain Shadows Campground.

Cougars Cougars are wide ranging animals and may show up in urban settings from time to time. If they are passing through it is important they do not find food that may encourage them to stay. Many urban incidents occur with young cougars that have not yet learned how to hunt effectively or older animals that can no longer hunt in the wilds.

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If you see a cougar that is watching you, maintain eye contact with the cougar and speak to it in a loud, firm voice.

Reinforce the fact that you are a human and not an easy target.

Back out of the area and seek assistance or shelter. Call the Conservation Officer Service reporting line (1-877-952-7277) to report the incident.

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hether canoeing, rafting or tubing down the Elk River, this pristine blue ribbon is sure to connect us in more than one way this summer.

The Elk River Alliance (ERA) is a community-based watershed group that recognizes the importance of this river and is taking action to unify our community around keeping it drinkable, fishable, and swimmable.

This year we will be expanding our outreach and education program.

Every other week leading up the Swim, Drink, Fish Festival, hosted on September 26-27, we will write a column giving you cool facts about the Elk River and information about upcoming opportunities where you can connect with this waterway and learn new skills. Whether at farmer’s markets in Fernie or Coal Miner Days in Sparwood, our outreach educators,

CLINIC MANAGER Crowsnest Medical Clinic

Job Position The Crowsnest Medical Clinic is seeking a wellorganized, professional individual for the role of Clinic Manager. We are a clinic of 6 family physicians and an orthopaedic surgeon who embrace a team approach in the care of our patients. Reporting to the Clinic Physician Liaison, this position is responsible for overall direction and support for the clinic operations.

Responsibilities: • Manage Clinic office and operations: responsible for financial, general administrative services and information systems • Staff recruitment and retention activities including performance management, day-today supervision, scheduling and coordination, and succession planning • Oversee and advise on financial operations

of the Clinic including revenue streams, cost allocations, annual operating budget and monthly reporting • Lead the planning and implementation of new clinic programs, policies and procedures

Qualifications: • Minimum 2 years experience in office management including staff supervision; medical clinic background would be an asset • Formal education in a management training program or human resources would be an asset • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products and office accounting programs is essential • Excellent oral and written communication, analytical and organizational skills • Strong focus on patient and client service Deadline for application: June 12, 2015 Apply to: officerecruitment@albertadoctors.org

Chiara Cipriano and Graham Preston, will attempt to share the wonder of water, flood solution strategies in fun interactive ways, wee wiley fresh water invertebrates, but most importantly share your love or concerns about the Elk River.

We believe our community has the right to know about the health of their watershed. In 2011, the ERA started monitoring Lizard Creek west of Fernie and added Alexander Creek

east of Sparwood in 2012. Continued observations of aquatic health helps to prioritize conservation and restoration efforts.

Ayla Bennett will lead community volunteers in conducting high-flow water monitoring of both Lizard and Alexander creeks. If you are interested in how or what we monitor, feel free to call or join us, May 29-31. The results will also be posted on our website www.elkriveralliance.ca.

Valley Riders gallop forward A horseback riding club two years in the making

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parwood’s Valley Riders riding club hosted a membership drive meeting on Tuesday, May 26 to discuss their upcoming plans and official grand opening.

“We’ve been trying to get the Valley Riders off the ground for the last two years and build more awareness, so it’s great for things to finally be happening,” said President Christine Tougas.

Following relocation negotiations with Sparwood council in September 2014 regarding the flooding of their previous riding area, construction and dirt work is expected to be complete at their 100 Second Ave. residence by mid-June.

“It all depends on the weather, obviously, but we’re hopeful to get everything done over the next month in time for some events that we’re going to be hosting,” said Tougas.

Among those events will be GymKhana — a Western-style games event that will include activities like barrel racing, pole bending,

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“It’s a fun day of play with horses and it’s available for all ages to participate in. I’ve come across 20-30 different games so far that we can introduce so it should be a lot of fun,” Tougas said.

GymKhana is slated for the first weekend of July, which may run concurrent with the Valley Riders’ official opening ceremony.

Also on the Valley Rider’s schedule is an appearance in this year’s Coal Miner Days parade.

“This will be the first time in probably over 10 years that we’ll have horses in the Coal Miner Days parade so we’re very excited to hopefully get a more visible presence out and let people know we’re actually here,” said Tougas.

She added, “We’re just trying to build awareness. I didn’t realize how many horse people were in this area who just don’t know about us.”

Tougas said the ultimate message on the Valley Riders behalf was building more awareness and a presence in the community.

“It doesn’t matter if you have lots of experience or no experience, everyone is welcome to join,” she said.

Vice-President Krissy Bursey concurred, adding, “It’s a great place to learn, especially for little kids.”

Future Valley Riders programming also discussed at the meeting included a trail ride/ barbeque fundraiser, an English riding clinic and additional events for young riders.

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MARY ANGELA ARNESEN (NEE COSTANZO): SEPTEMBER 3, 1915 – MAY 30, 2015 Mary passed peacefully from this life the morning of May 30th after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Mary was born in Cokato, BC to parents Thomas and Mary Costanzo on September 3, 1915.

Mary is survived by her children: Dave (Karen), Barb (Louis), Celia (Ron), and Marilyn (Gary); 12 grandchildren: Patrick, Tara, Diana, Guy, Dale, Clint, Marybeth, Brent, Darrell, Robin, Melanie, and Jolene; 8 great grandchildren: Christopher, Alexander, Kyle, Shelby, Miranda, Danielle, Layne, and Kyra; 7 great great grandchildren: Elijah, Sterling, Logan, Holland, Haedyn, Averie, and Emerson, and her brother Robert Costanzo.

Mary was predeceased by her parents, her husband Jack Mader, son Larry Mader, grandson David Hamilton, granddaughter and her husband Nadine and Gary Hill, her son-in-law Fred Hamilton, and her second husband Oscar Arnesen.

Mary attended school in Cokato and continued her education in Elko by correspondence to Grade 10. She met Jack Mader while working at Dumonts and they were married in 1935. Mary worked very hard on the farm with her children; gardening, cooking, baking, canning, and sewing; all of this without electricity! She was involved in the Galloway/Jaffray communities and was an honorary member of the Royal Purple. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family; her home always a welcome haven. In her later years she lived at Trinity Lodge before moving to Rocky Mountain Village where she passed away peacefully.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rocky Mountain Village Recreation Dept., 55 Cokato Road, Fernie BC, V0B 1M4.

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

BARRY STANLEY : 1946 – 2015

Barry Stanley of High River, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 69. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by family, friends and co-workers.

In accordance with Barry’s wishes, there will be no service. The family requests no flowers due to allergies/asthma.

If desired, memorial donations may be made in Barry’s memory to the High River Hospital Foundation 560 9th Ave S.W., High River, Alberta, T1V 1B3 or to a charity of your choice.

To email condolences please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Chapel, High River. (403-652-2222)

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Lee Saunders In am June 3, 1970 – June 13, 1998 i r o m e M It has been seventeen years since we lost you, and that is the number you always wore.

We will always think of you with love in our hearts.

If there is one thing that can transcend space and time, this life and the afterlife it is love.

Unconditional love is endless and has no boundaries.

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We love you Lee, the Saunders family, Mom, Dad, Ian, Darla, Holly, Connor and Parker To the Amundsen family, Thinking of you with love.

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STOLZ: With loved ones at her side, Florence Sainai Stolz was summoned to her eternal rest on Monday, May 25, 2015 at the age of 69. She was born in Suva, Fiji Islands on August 25, 1945 to parents George and Adelaide Simpson.

Flo will be deeply missed by her beloved husband Alex and their children: Adrian, Jason, and Julian Stolz and her precious grandson Mason. She was predeceased by her parents, and brothers Samuel and Joe Simpson.

Funeral Services were held at the New Life Pentecostal Fellowship Church on Monday, June 1st with Rev. LorrieAnne MacLeod officiating. Following the service, Flo was laid to rest at the Rivercrest Cemetery in Sparwood.

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

HUMPHREY: Dave “Sparky” Humphrey, beloved husband of Marie Humphrey and father of Farrah Fudge and Brett Humphrey went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2015, at the age of 64 years.

Dave is survived by his wife Marie, daughters Farrah and Krista and son Brett, as well as grandchildren; James, Michael and Rebecca.

Dave was a friendly man and would converse with anyone he would meet on the street. He was a reliable and devoted Legion member for over 25 years, serving as Sargent at Arms. He served faithfully in his home church, preparing bulletins, letters, marriage and funeral programs, as well as helping to prepare morning coffee. He also lovingly and joyfully greeted all who entered the church each Sunday. He loved the Lord with all his heart and he will be greatly missed.

Dave served in the Canadian Military Peace Keeping Forces for 7 years. He was also a painter by trade. When he could, Dave loved to volunteer to cook for church barbeques and spent time in some of his early days as a restaurant cook. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dave’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, BC & Yukon Division, Okanagan & Kootenay Area Office, 4 - 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9.

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

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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, Dwane (Terry Zahirney) Danylak of Yahk, BC, and Dawna (Fred) McDowell of Fernie, BC. His grandchildren: Mike Danylak and Christopher Danylak of Camrose, 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 wife Loreen Danylak; his parents and brothers Harry, John, Peter and Bill; sisters Mary, Rose, Ann, Kay, Nelly and Stella; his son Wesley Danylak, grand-daughter 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.

RYBACHUK: It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jim (Robert James) Rybachuk on Wednesday May 27, 2015.

Jim was born in Natal, BC on August 5, 1948 to parents John and Evelyn Rybachuk.

Jim is survived by his wife Kathy, two sons, Blake and Brent (Tiffany), 4 grandchildren: Rylin, Marley, Owen and Dane, brothers Jack (Gloria), Tom (Wendy), Doug, Ray (Shari) and his sister Elaine (Todd Oakley) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by parents John and Evelyn.

Jim started driving truck in 1968. He and his father John started what is now J. Rybachuk & Sons Trucking Ltd. in 1969, and Jim continued driving truck until his retirement in 2009. In over 40 years of driving, Jim never had an accident.

Outside of Jim’s family and work, he enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman. Jim also had an interest in woodworking and made several pieces of furniture for friends and family. His family and all who knew him will dearly miss him.

A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Mountainside Community Church in Fernie, BC. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial donations be made in Jim’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Okanagan & Kootenay Area Office, 4 - 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9 or Canadian Cancer Society, #19 9th Ave. South, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L9.

Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

JOHN DOUGLAS (DOUG) MCDONALD: It is with sadness and a sense of peace that we announce the passing of a great man, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. John Douglas (Doug) McDonald passed away in the early morning on Monday May 25th at the Elk Valley hospital surrounded by his family and friends.

Doug was born in Okotoks, Alberta on July 3, 1920 and attended school in Roosville and later, in Fernie B.C. He then went on to work throughout his life on the McDonald Ranch with his father, brother and, in later years, his sons. Doug married Jessie Britney on July 4, 1945 who predeceased him in 2007.

When Doug started ranching and farming fruit, he supplied local stores in Fernie until he began to build the sawmill business and eventually developed the Phillips Creek Hydro plant or, “Mac Hydro.” This development supplied and continues to supply power to sawmill and houses on the ranch. Other achievements included being one of the original founders of the Fernie Ski Hill, a school board trustee, and a director of the ILMA, Waldo Stockbreeders, and the BC Cattleman’s Association.

Doug was also a loyal supporter of the 4-H programs in the area and often purchased a steer at the sale. He regularly attended church in Eureka, Montana and in Grasmere and was a very strong Mason, often travelling to many events with his brethren.

Doug loved music and spent many hours entertaining at dances and family gatherings playing his violin. In his later years he played his violin at church services in Eureka nearly every Sunday.

Doug is survived by many family members including his younger siblings, sons Barrie (Judy-Lou), Glenn (Ramona), Ian (Mary-Ann) and daughter-in-law Peri-Dawn. He had ten grand-children and, six great-grandchildren.

The funeral service for Doug will be held Monday June 8th at 11:00 AM at the United Church in Fernie, which is located at 2012nd Avenue.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Gizeh Shriners of BC & Yukon, Transportation Fund, 3550 Wayburne Drive, Burnaby, BC V5G 3K9.

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

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USED BUS for Sale Sealed bids will be accepted by the undersigned for the SALE of: One (1) USED 2010 Blue Bird Bus 24 passenger Sports Bus, Cummins Diesel, Automatic, 85,000 KM

Clearly mark your bid envelope “Sports Bus Tender” The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

Closing date: June 8, 2015, 12:00 p.m.

Mr. Rob Norum Secretary Treasurer School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) 940 Industrial Road No. 1 Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 4C6

Help Wanted

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

Mixture of timber and fields.

Not in the ALR zoned RR60.

Serious inquiries only, $648,000.

250-489-9234

Apt/Condo for Rent

For further details contact Bill Graham 250.417.2075. Please review the above at the School Board Office.

Submit bids to:

2 Bed, 1 Bath condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. $900 per month, utilities not included.

Call Erin at 250-425-7711 or Rick at 250-425-5432 2 bedroom, 1 bath fully furnished condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. Just bring your clothes. $1150. per month Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin At 250-425-7711 Clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Carbanado Court Sparwood. No pets. $750 per month. Please call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711.

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Live in scenic & peaceful Elkford

ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units

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

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

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

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Contact Manager - 778-518-2253 or view at www.glprentals.com

ALPINE COURT

250-865-2722

Rentals For Rent: 2 Condos turned into one very large, clean 2 bedroom, 2 bath fully furnished condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. This unit has everything you need including Jacuzzi tub, dishes, bedding.

Just bring your clothes.. $1200 per month.

Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711 PineCrest Apartments Sparwood BC 1 & 2 bedroom apartments newly renovated, furnished and unfurnished available immediately starting at $800/month

Scenic Downtown Elkford

1-250-865-7676

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Sparwood 1 bdrm condo, @ Mtn. Air Chalets - furn or not inc util, w/deck, no pets, $700 + DD Call 403-616-6467 or 403-474-3926.

Sparwood Heights - Fully upgraded - Must see!

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

Two bdrm condo Sparwood Heights Ponderosa Manor.

Call 250-423-1687.

Unit 4 Rent - Baynes Lake

Seniors Subsidized Housing 55+

New building beautiful views, In unit Laundry.

Call 250-531-0025 or

email:southcountryhousing@gmail.com

Modular Homes 14’ wide Mobile Home for Rent 3 bedrooms, all appliances Call Joe at 250-425-5387 Elkford - Large 3 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home with large yard, deck, shed and good parking. $900 per month, utilities not included.

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

Help Wanted

Experience with InDesign an asset; Superior writing skills; Ability to write on a variety of topics, including local government, arts and sports; Proficiency in photography; Experience in posting content to the Internet; Ability to adapt to emerging trends in multimedia reporting, including social networking.

Applicants must own a reliable vehicle. This position will require the applicant to work evenings and weekends. All applicants please send resume and cover letter to:

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250-423-3308 or 250-423-1236

Townhouses

27 Juniper - 3 bedroom townhouse with fenced backyard.

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

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SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448 primeprop@mymts.net Sparwood and Elkford: Property Management Services **************************** Furnished & Unfurnished houses and condos available Call Tonda at 250-433-7024 tonda@sparwoodrealestate.ca

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Sparwood 2 houses for rent 3 bedroom with full basement $650 & $800 p/m plus utilities.

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

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

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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, June 4, 2015

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Follow the crumbs to Fernie’s newest business Crumbs Cakery Café opens in downtown core

Amy Cardozo, owner of Crumbs Cakery, began her business out of her Sparwood basement three years ago. Now, she’s part of Downtown Fernie’s lineup of small businesses.

Photo by S. Kucharski

basement three years ago when she was baking cakes from scratch for weddings and birthdays, the business ne of Amy Cardozo’s earliest gradually grew and was eventually memories of baking was learning spurred by a serendipitous walk on to make Fernie’s main sugar cookies at street. the age of seven.

“I had been “I had been doing Crumbs “I was at school doing Crumbs Cakery for three years out one day and a Cakery for three of my basement and we friend of mine years out of my had sugar cookies. had just begun to outgrow basement and we I tasted them and the space down there when had just begun knew I wanted to outgrow the one day I was walking in to try and make space down there downtown Fernie and I them. So I went when one day saw that lease sign … After home, found a I was walking that, everything just fell into recipe and my in downtown place.” mom gave me Fernie and I saw free reign of the that lease sign Amy Cardozo kitchen,” she said. … After that, Crumbs Cakery Owner Now, years everything just later, Cardozo’s fell into place,” cooking and she said. baking aspirations Describing the business as a have culminated into Crumbs Cakery “pipe dream”, Cardozo has so far Café — the newest addition to downtown expanded her penchant for sweets Fernie’s lineup of small businesses. into a savoury lunch menu filled with Born out of Cardozo’s Sparwood soups, sandwiches, salads and the

Cakery’s signature hand-pie that was created from a family recipe.

“That was something I added to the menu to set the Cakery apart,” explained Cardozo. “It’s a family recipe and nobody else in town has that.”

In the kitchen, nothing that gets sold has come out of a can or box.

“Everything we do is made in-house from scratch,” said Cardozo. “The bread our sandwiches are on, the pastry for our hand-pies, the dressings on the salad. Literally everything is handmade from scratch.”

Cardozo credits her culinary family for her love of food.

“I grew up in a family of people who loved to cook. We always grew up with homemade meals and my parents were always showing us what they did in the kitchen,” she said.

Despite this, friends and acquaintances had told her that the food industry wasn’t a profitable one.

“I used to be told that you couldn’t make money in food so I went to college for business and computer technician courses, but something

about food just kept bringing me back,” she said.

Since opening on May 6, Cardozo said that reception from customers and fellow business-owners alike has been wonderful.

Cardozo said, “It’s been awesome so far.

We’ve had so much great feedback and it’s been busy. The support in Fernie has been incredible and it’s been a very humbling experience … I’ve had so many businesses coming to me and welcoming me here. I don’t feel that they’re competition at all. It just feels like one community. It feels good as a new business owner that you don’t have to feel worried, you feel comforted and supported. I think that’s probably why businesses here are so successful.”

In terms of expanding her newly-opened business, Cardozo said she looks forward to hearing suggestions from customers, particularly with adding vegetarian options to the menu.

“I’m totally welcome for people to make requests or suggestions so that I can adapt the menu to what customers want or need,” she said.

Crumbs Cakery is located at 562 2nd Ave in Fernie.

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UP TO $2,500 REBATE

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