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COMMUNITY Members from the Sparwood Search and Rescue team assisted in an RCMP search for a man who went missing after falling into Findlay Creek on Aug. 15.

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arly in the morning on Aug. 15, Search and Rescue (SAR) teams were dispatched to Findlay Creek, south of Canal Flats, after a 51-year-old Canal Flats man fell off the bridge and into the water.

Cpl. Chris Newel of the Kimberley RCMP said police received a call around midnight of a collision on the Skookumchuck Forest Service Road (FSR)

Bridge.

“The driver failed to negotiate the curve, for whatever the reasons, and ended up on the barricade. He ended up high centered on that with his left front tire sort of basically hanging off the bridge, then he goes to free the truck and do some work and that’s when he falls into the [creek].”

BC Ambulance, Canal Flats Fire Department, RCMP and SAR teams were called in to help locate the man, including

an SAR team from Sparwood.

Sparwood SAR manager Ed Ehrler said a team was sent there on the weekend to assist.

“We did send some members up there both on Saturday and Sunday, but we haven’t been requested to go up there again today,” he said.

Newel said at this point, there’s not much that can be done in terms of searching for the man.

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couple from Canmore, Alta., who said they think their drinks were drugged at the recent Wapiti Music Festival want the public to be on the lookout for drink tampering.

Mark Single, 30, and Kristina Forester, 28, came to Fernie for the festival on Aug. 7 and said they think drugs were slipped into their drinks in the beer gardens on the Friday night.

Both Single and Forester said they can’t remember many details of the night within an hour of consuming the drinks, and woke up in the Elk Valley Hospital around 3 a.m. on Aug. 8.

“It was scary as Hell,” said Single.

“We were paralyzed, literally paralyzed. [Kristina] couldn’t even speak. They said that I was talking but I don’t remember a word of it.”

The couple said Forester went to get drinks for Single and a friend of theirs who was also in attendance.

Adhering to the Wapiti policy, Forester could only buy one drink at a time. She said a man of average build with a beard and dark hair was in line next to her and offered to hold her drink while she went to get the other drinks. “[The man] was right there, talking to people, and he bought one beer for me, and while I went to buy a cider, he was holding both of the beers. And those were the drinks that my boyfriend and I had.”

Single said he and Forester had been drinking before the festival, but said he did not believe it was enough to warrant six hours of memory loss.

“We had the drinks, it would have been about 8:30 [p.m.]. I have some text messages and phone calls that I made at 9:30 [p.m.] that I don’t remember making,” Single said, “The ambulance and everybody was there, neither of us remember any of that, getting to the hospital.”

The couple, who were staying at the Travelodge for the weekend, said they believe they left the festival grounds around 10 p.m. and called 911 for help, but are unclear of any kind of timeline of events.

“We both kind of remember struggling to get home, and I have a bit of a memory of pretty much dragging my girlfriend the last bit, because we knew that something was pretty wrong,” said Single.

The RCMP confirmed they received an ambulance report detailing the situation.

Wapiti organizer Kevin McIsaac said this was the first he has heard of drinks being tampered with in his five-year history with the event.

“Wapiti is a pretty family-friendly environment. It’s pretty tame. To the best of my knowledge, there have been no drug incidents in the past,” he said. “We express great concern about anything of that sort happening at our festival because we pride ourselves on being [an] extremely family-friendly and safe environment for all.”

Single and Forester said they came forward with their story because they want to raise awareness about date rape drugs and drink tampering. “It was scary to be in the hospital, but I actually felt a lot safer to be there, so I felt kind of glad because I really didn’t know what was wrong, so it was good to know that somebody is helping you. I’m just glad that somebody came to help us,” said Forester.

Dean Nicholson, the executive director of East Kootenay Addiction Services Society, said he encourages people to be cautious of their drinks and taking drinks from strangers.

“You don’t want to be accepting drinks from people that you haven’t seen, or you haven’t seen the drink being made or poured,” he said.

Along with this, he promotes the “buddy system”, and having a friend look after your beverage if you have to leave it, but recommends to never leave a drink unattended.

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Missing Findlay Creek Man Continued from page 1

“The high probability areas have been searched and now we re-evaluate what’s been done and what’s the next course of action.”

The drop to the water is approximately 150 feet, and Newel said it is hard to say what would happen if someone went over into the creek because

there are a number of factors that come into play, such as log jams and turbulent water.

The corporal said when the call initially came in it was presumed the man had been ejected from the car after hitting the guardrail, but officers soon discovered there was “pretty good evidence” he was in the creek.

“There were some witnesses in the

area that were able to enlighten us a bit further,” Newel said.

While the immediate search isn’t ongoing, that doesn’t mean the search is over, and that it’s a common fallacy among the public that police abandon missing person files, Newel said, adding there’s an officer with a dog that searches the areas where people have gone missing several times a month.

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he City of Fernie is asking residents to be mindful of the watering restrictions that have been put into effect.

Due to extreme temperatures and drought conditions over the summer, the city has instituted the following watering restrictions in effect until further notice: Residential lawn watering – Residents are asked to only water for one hour between the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on the following days: Odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered calendar days; even-numbered addresses on even-numbered calendar days.

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ing – Business owners are asked to only water for one hour between the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on the following days: Odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered calendar days; even-numbered addresses on even-numbered calendar days.

There are no restrictions at this time on the following: flowers and vegetables, decorative planters, shrubs and trees, commercial flowers, decorative planters, shrubs, trees or vegetable gardens.

Hosing private and commercial outdoor impermeable surfaces (driveways, sidewalks) are not permitted other than for health and safety purposes or to prepare a surface for painting

or similar treatment.

Residential car washing and boat washing are only permitted with a hose equipped with spring-loaded shut off.

The Fairy Creek water supply is feeling minor effects of ongoing high temperatures, said Dave Cockwell, director of operational services for the city.

“We felt it prudent to begin implementing watering restrictions in line with the province.”

The City of Fernie is urging residents to cooperate and adhere to these restrictions to reduce water consumption during peak summer months.

For more information on water usage and on conservation, please visit www.fernie.ca.

Elk River area conservation update

By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

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ue to extremely high temperatures and very little rainfall causing low water levels, the B.C. government is suspending angling for the southern Kootenays.

As of Aug. 15 until further notice, angling in most streams and rivers in the area is suspended, including the following: Michel Creek, Morrissey Creek, Coal Creek, Lizard Creek, Sand Creek and Kikomun Creek and their tributaries.

Sgt. Cam Schley with Conservation Officer Services East Kootenay zone said closures like this aren’t common, and that it’s the dry, hot weather causing the closures.

Schley said a lot of his time right now is focused on fishing enforcements on the river.

The Elk River, for example, is classified so it requires fishermen to have special licensing to fish the river, and they are only permitted to use single barbless hooks, and violations on these issues are common.

The conservation officer (CO) said all rivers in the Elk Valley are quite heavily restricted

rivers as far as regulations go.

“So people are best to consult the fishing regulations before they go fish one of those regular rivers,” he said, adding they can find that information online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ fish/regulations.

Another area keeping COs busy this time of year is making sure people aren’t violating the access management closure areas, which exist in places such as Alexander Creek.

“They are specific areas closed to the use of motor vehicles,” he said. “We are actively patrolling and enforcing those closures throughout the Elk Valley.”

The main reason for the closures, he said, has to do with wildlife and habitat conservation.

While most people follow the rules, some break them, he said.

“Some people do try and violate those closures on occasion. On the Augustlong weekend we had some violations of the access management areas in the Elk Valley that we dealt with.”

Along with fishing regulations and fire bans, Schley said his department has had a few bear and cougar sightings over the past week or so, but not many up until this point, and said it’s

too early to tell if sightings will increase.

“It all depends on the availability of natural food sources,” he said. “It certainly doesn’t look like it’s the greatest berry year, so that might have an impact on bears coming close to communities if they can’t find enough berries, but that seems to be a bit variable, too. There seems to be places where there is lots of Saskatoons and Huckleberries and other places where everything is dried up. That’s kind of up in the air. We’re just not going to know until probably the end of September.”

While Schley couldn’t comment on the exact number of bears in the area, he did acknowledge that number is substantial, and includes both grizzly and black bears. There have been cougar sightings as well between the communities of Fernie and Sparwood, he said.

“Nothing that is really concerning to us as far as what the sightings have described.

There hasn’t been any kind of aggressive behaviours by cougars, it’s been just more sightings of cougars in areas that are close to trails.”

Southeast Fire Centre update

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he Southeast Fire Center said that 88 new fires have started in the region since Aug. 13.

According to Karlie Shaughnessy, communications specialist with the Southeast Fire Center, there have been a total of 505 fires in the region since April 1, with 90 currently burning in the area. Of those fires 431 were caused by lightening and 74 were man-made.

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Shaughnessy said there is currently no smoke advisory warning in the area, and the closest fire to the Fernie area is

currently burning near Kimberley.

“It’s 5 km up the St. Mary Lake road. It’s 0.3 hectares in size,” said Shaughnessy.

“We are trying to ask everyone to stay off of St. Mary Lake road to allow crews access to the fires.” The fire is currently 100 per cent contained, with crews still monitoring the area.

Most of the activity is in the BoundaryKootenay area. A fire near Rock Creek has burnt nearly 3750 hectares of land and is currently zero per cent contained. The fire has claimed 30 houses in the Rock Creek area.

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Locals help keep Maiden Lake clean

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on and Kim Lentz walk their dogs around Maiden Lake nearly every day and last week, they joined a larger community volunteer clean up effort at the privately owned lake on Aug. 13.

The initiative was a partnership between Wildsight, Fernie Trails Alliance and the East Kootenay Invasive Plants Council, and in cooperation with Schickedanz West.

Lentz said the invasive plant, spotted knapweed, is an aggressive type of weed that takes over any area where it grows, including at the lake.

While pesticides would remove the weed, it’s too dangerous to use them around the water, he said.

“The intent is to pull them all out. If you just cut them they’ll grow back. And then they are going to get a steamer and heat the ground to try and kill off the seeds.

The high temperatures will kind of kill off the seeds.”

Lentz, who is part of the Fernie Nature Club, said the man-made lake isn’t under the jurisdiction of the city as it is on private land, so it’s important for the community to help keep it clean.

“It’s just a nice thing to do.

It’s part of your civic duty.

Ron and Kim Lentz were on hand for the Maiden Lake cleanup effort on Aug. 13.

Photo by K. Smith

I don’t work for a living anymore so why not? I can do this sort of thing that other people can’t.”

Kim Lentz agreed.

“We do this all the time.

Every time we walk we pick up litter and pull weeds. It’s just part of our everyday routine,” she said, adding she found a lot of garbage.

“It blows from the surrounding parking lots.

We’re finding a lot of plastic straws and plastic bags and cigarette butts.”

Another trail-user who helped with the clean up was John Shaw of the Fernie Trails Alliance, said he uses the trail often and brings the running club from Isabella Dicken Elementary School there.

“It’s just an awesome spot and it’s falling apart because no one is really managing it,” he said, adding he hopes the city will eventually take it over so it can receive proper maintenance.

“We just wanted to clear some of the brush so there’s sightlines for people riding their bikes and for people who are walking dogs so they can see who’s coming,” he said. “It was very overgrown.

There was bear scat on the trail, suggesting there was a bear recently on the trail, he said. “So you want to be able to see them before you go around a corner.”

According to the province’s Ministry of Agriculture, noxious weeds are non-

native plants that have been introduced to British Columbia. The dozens of varieties of these types of weeds thrive because there are no insect predators and plant pathogens in the area to keep them at bay in their native habitats.

One way to get rid of noxious weeds is through pesticide use, but since Fernie’s pesticide bylaw was put into effect five years ago, removal of weeds in the city has been done either by pulling them out by hand or by using the city’s steamer equipment, said the town’s mayor Mary Giuliano.

“In this manner it is difficult to keep up with the work of destroying noxious weeds in all areas of town as it is so time consuming.”

The city has used pesticides in certain infested areas in the past, as the bylaw allows this for noxious weed control.

“But for everyday it is only weed pulling and steamer,” she said. “It is difficult to keep the town looking weedfree.”

When pesticides are used, however, the area is cordoned off and no one is allowed on it, she said, adding during those times, the community is alerted to the use through advertising and on the city’s website.

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Wildlife Corner

Submitted by Kathy Murray WildSafe B.C. Community Coordinator

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erries are drying up, apples in town are ripening and garbage left outdoors is luring bears into Elk Valley and South Country communities. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that wildlife remains wild and communities remain safe.

We sadly don’t have the resources to address every individual that is either by intent or neglect baiting wildlife into our communities. We are hopeful that long-time residents will lead by example and bear-proof their properties and that neighbours will work together to ensure that the neighbourhood is free of wildlife attractants (garbage outside, windfall fruit/apples, dirty BBQ’s etc.). We have new residents, second home owners, tourists and seniors that can benefit from your knowledge, help and experience.

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Fernie - Bear sightings reported in James White Park, Dike trail by the Coal Creek Boat launch and by the Leroux Mansion, West Fernie Dike trail, Annex Park, Uprooted and Montane trails.

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Hosmer - Grizzly bear sightings reported by 3rd Street and Victoria.

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Clinic to be held on bear safety

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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ildSafe BC is hosting a clinic on bear safety and encounter prevention. The clinic will focus on the proper use of bear spray and when to use it as a “last best defense.”

Kathy Murray of Wildsafe will be teaching the free clinic, which is set for Aug. 26 at 6 p.m., meeting at the gazeebo at the mountain bike park.

“We’ve just got more and more people using the trail. More people in a wildlife habitat obviously increases the potential for humans and wildlife and [bear spray] is a really good tool,” said Murray.

“If you end up in a situation where you have surprised a bear at close range, a bear may be wanting to make contact with you, knowing how to use bear spray will give you the confidence to do the right thing.”

According to Murray, the right thing entails remaining calm, standing your ground, and not giving in to the instinct to run, as this might provoke a chase situation.

Bear spray is a tool that can be used to help in certain situations. “If you do have bear spray with you and if you’re confident and know how to use it, that will hopefully empower you to make the right decision, remain calm and back away slowly, and leave the bear an escape route,” she said.

For practice purposes, Murray has inert bear spray that has the same pressurization as normal spray, but is lacking the cayenne pepper, and is therefore not potent. “It’s very safe to use,” said Murray, “It’s a great way to actually get confident and learn about the use of it.”

The Wildsafe Elk Valley Facebook page currently features a video that teaches proper bear spray techniques.

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Show and Shine took over 2nd Avenue

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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econd Avenue was turned into a gallery of unique vehicles on Sunday afternoon for the annual Show and Shine. Orchestrated by the Fernie Chamber of Commerce, the Show and Shine has become a staple in the summer Sunday Socials.

“It’s one of the events that everybody looks forward to,” said Martin Brock,

the announcer for the event. “It’s a very relaxed show and shine as far as judging.

We’re going to have prizes for People’s Choice, Chamber’s Choice, and Kids’ Choice. We don’t actually have car buffs going around judging the event. But we’ve got some prizes and it’s very relaxed. It’s a great one.”

The show featured over 30 vehicles, ranging in size, year and model. Car enthusiasts from the Elk Valley and Alberta brought their cars to show off and talk

shop for the afternoon. It cost $20 to register and Brock said they were open to most any type of vehicle. “We opened it to everything, new cars, old cars, motorcycles, restoration cars, if you wanted to put your ten speed in there you go right ahead.”

The event also had other features and attractions. Two bands, The Burn Ins from Elkford and The Gypsy Things from Montreal, played for the crowd. There was a collection of food trucks and a corn roast,

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held by the Rotary Club, with the proceeds going to the Rotary scholarship funds. At the west end of the avenue were children’s attractions, including a bouncy castle and face painting.

Rick Anselmo won the People’s Choice award with his 1955 Crown Victoria Skyliner. The Hosmer Tow Truck won the Chamber’s Choice category, however the specifics of the truck and the owner are unknown.

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Top left: Kris Stavdal of Cranbrook stands beside his 1964 Rambler. Top right: Kent Rodgers brought his 1988 Dodge to participate in the show. Below: Classic cars line up along 2nd Avenue.

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Saturday, August 22nd 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Soccer Field behind the Elkford Community Conference Centre • BBQ by donation to charity (enjoy hotdogs, hamburgers, gluten free smokies, and all the fixings).

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Thursday, September 17th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Elkford Community Conference Centre Join us at Community Registration Night to find out what's happening in your community. Local groups and organizations will be on hand to answer all of your questions and take registrations for various programs and activities that are available for all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this free-of-charge opportunity.

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A Fed Bear is a Dead Bear

Please keep your garbage contained securely as it may attract bears and other forms of wildlife. Allowing a bear to obtain human food, even once, can result in aggressive bear behaviour. Aggressive bears are a threat to human safety and must be removed or destroyed. Help keep bears wild and safe.

Please do not feed bears for any reason!

District Bylaw Enforcement is patrolling for unsecured garbage and garbage bins that are at the curb prior to scheduled pick up. A person who has left garbage out contrary to the Solid Waste Removal and Disposal Bylaw No. 674, 2006 will be deemed to have fed wildlife intentionally. The fine for intentionally feeding wildlife is $400.

• August 24th Regular Council • September 10th Citizens’ Advisory Committee • September 14th Regular Council

Outdoor Water Conservation Bylaw

The District reminds residents that between April 1st and September 30th, outdoor water use follows an odd and even day format corresponding to your address within the hours of 4:00 am to 10:00 am and 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm only. This bylaw, and others, are available for viewing at www.elkford.ca.

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To ensure public safety, the multi-purpose trail along Boivin Creek from Fording Drive to Highway 43 will be closed for the duration of the Boivin Creek Dike Improvement Project. Trail users are asked to observe and obey signage and practice caution while using adjacent trails and greenspaces.

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by Katie Smith

Fires are burning throughout the province as B.C. experiences one of the driest summers in recent history. With little precipitation in many regions, rivers are lower than they should be this time of year. So much so, there are angling suspensions in many creeks in the area and lawn-watering restrictions have been put into place.

So, why do some people continue to insist on running their sprinklers and watering systems for hours on end during the hottest times of the day? Everyone’s grass is a less-thanluxurious shade of green, the result of the hot, dry weather.

Rather than trying to achieve a green lawn, shouldn’t we be more concerned about taking quicker showers, making sure to shut off the water when we brush our teeth and reserve our watering routines to only those plants that provide us nourishment?

The city has enacted watering restrictions stating that lawns are only to be watered for a maximum of one hour every other day, from dusk ‘til dawn, or, more specifically, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. This time of the evening/night is the most effective time to water the lawn, as the sun is at its lowest and the water won’t evaporate so quickly. So, until the fires stop burning and we finally receive a substantial amount of rain, stop being wasteful and entitled and just let the grass turn whatever shades it pleases.

It seems silly for such issues like this to bother me, but I guess it acts as a distraction from what’s really bothering me - the current state of our country. Water entitlement when there's a drought is as frustrating as seeing millions of dollars thrown at the senate scandal trial while our country faces a recession.

Our government is going through legal proceedings for a senate scandal that’s starting to look like the plot of a bad Hollywood movie called “Duffygate - the trial of once prominent journalist-turned-politically-appointedembarrassment P.E.I. Senator Mike Duffy.

The Conservative senator has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery related to expenses he incurred after being given the appointment of senator by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and then repaid with money given to him by Nigel Wright, Harper’s then chief of staff. In the spring of 2013, Wright wrote a cheque to Duffy in the amount of $90,172 – the amount Duffy owed in improperly claimed senate living expenses.

In the real world, if someone was charged with such criminal offences, he or she would immediately be terminated.

However, if one reaches the helm of the federal government, namely the senate, it seems the appointed players play by a different set of rules. When Harper dropped the writ on Aug. 2, the suspension of Duffy, along with his fellow disgraced senators Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau, was lifted and payment of their salaries resumed. A senator earns a yearly salary of $142,400. During this extra-long, 78-day campaign we’ve been subjected to, each senator will earn roughly $30,000 during that period, which is more than many Canadians earn in an entire year.

As we head into an election, I feel disheartened and discouraged. I hope Canadians use this opportunity to exercise their civic duty responsibly and vote for change, whatever colour that might be.

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Rock Creek Fire as Metaphor

Letters to the Editor Letter re: Harper and moral clarity When he announced Election 2015, Stephen Harper spoke of himself as the only one of the four main party leaders who possessed 'moral clarity.' Unfortunately his actions, and those of his government and party, have muddied the ethical clear-headedness of which he claims to be sole possessor.

Nevertheless, Mr. Harper declared on May 21, 2013, “Canada now has one of the most accountable and transparent systems of governance in the entire world.” Not. Conservative operative Tony Sona was jailed for the robocalls scam, a level of corruption which even Nixon's self-admitted 'dirtytricks' expert, Donald Segretti, says he would never have contemplated.

Conservative Speaker of the House of Commons described a Conservative misinformation campaign against Montreal Liberal MP Irwin Cotler, as 'reprehensible'.

Civil servants were ordered to refer to the 'Harper Government' rather than the 'Canadian Government' when making public statements.

During the 2011 election, a senior Harper strategist, Patrick Muttart,

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planted the lie in the Sun media, that Michael Ignatieff had been 'an Iraq war planner'?

The Prime Minister's Office “stumbled from blunder to evasion and falsehood” to cover up a 2015 Harper-in-Iraq promo video which exhibited “shamelessly manipulative partisanship” and endangered the Canadian troops whom he used as props in the photo op. (quotations courtesy of The National Post) and on and on...

His government has been found in contempt of parliament; Cabinet staffers granted immunity from giving testimony; falsification of reports and documents; deceit and duplicity in parliament on the Afghan detainees controversy and on purchase of F-35 fighter jets; access to information impeded; and at least 70 documented instances of attacks on the very accountability and transparency he claims as his own.

'Moral clarity' is, as Mr. Harper avows, a most desirable attribute.

It would be equally desirable to have seen some evidence of it in Mr. Harper and his Conservative government over the last nine years.

JC Vallance, Fernie, BC

The Premier of B.C. said it – this summer of extreme weather and forest fires are a result of climate change and will become the new norm. Since at least the 1980s climate scientists have been warning us that our attachment to the burning of fossil fuels will have a serious impact on the global climate. Deaf ears you say – we have had at least 35 years to prepare and make adjustments to our collective behaviour so as to avoid what is happening now.

People in the Rock Creek area, in some cases, had less than 35 minutes to react to an effect of climate change – there was no choice, no time to plan.

If we dare use the Rock Creek fire as a metaphor for the effects of climate change, it becomes obvious that 35 minutes does not give enough time to effectively deal with the issue. It would seem 35 years is too much time and has lead to inaction on the part of governments everywhere, who tend to focus only on today.

Clearly, governments need our help and our permission to develop effective and measurable policies that will remediate our current dilemma.

A global evacuation notice is not an option.

Ron Robinson Nelson, BC

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CANADIANS VOTE 2015 A look at the candidates for Kootenay-Columbia

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lection signs are posted around the city as candidates battle to gain ground, or in the case of incumbent Conservative MP David Wilks, to hold his ground.

Wilks, who was elected to represent Kootenay-Columbia in 2011, will once again have his name on the election ballot.

Having gone through the nomination process for 30 days during the last election, followed by the election campaign, Wilks said he's ready for the next two months on the lengthy election trail.

“You have to pace yourself mentally to go for 78 days. It's a long, long time.”

At this time of the year, latesummer, most Canadians are disengaged in election discussion, Wilks said in an interview with The Free Press earlier this month.

“They're out camping or down at Koocanusa,” he said. “The last thing you're thinking is, 'geez, there's a federal election on Oct. 19, I'd better start paying attention'. They'll all start paying attention after the September long-weekend then everything gets back into a routine.”

If Canadians, as Wilks pointed out, are disengaged at this point, it begs the question why would the prime minister call for an early election.

Wilks said he believes there are two reasons for this.

“It stops third-party spending and puts everyone on an even keel.”

Perhaps not all parties would find that keel quite so even, however, seeing as the Conservatives have a significant war chest to work with, but Wilks said everyone starts on the same playing field.

“It's not our fault the NDP and Liberals don't know how to raise money. Everyone has the opportunity to raise whatever money they want to raise. The rules are all the exact same with the Elections Act,” he said, adding that parties can't collect

donations from corporations or unions and individuals have a limit to what they can donate.

“So, you know who your target audience is, it's every Canadian, and the maximum you can ask from them is $1,500. Go ask. And if you're not going to ask, shame on you, irregardless of which party.”

Wilks is no stranger to knowing what it takes to represent a riding of this size and scope in Ottawa and said he knows the needs and wants of the district.

The Elk Valley, he said, is very unique compared to the rest of the riding because of the coal mines.

“And the coal mines, for the majority of the time, are very stable. And they are even stable right now. Are they going through a hiccup? It's the sevenyear hump, I call it. Just about every seven years this happens.

So they're going through that right now, but it's not like they don't know how to get through this, they've gone through it before.”

Wilks said one major issue for the riding, especially in the areas of Revelstoke and Golden, is the state of the Trans Canada Highway.

“It's really problematic. I go every year with a request to the Minister of Finance with regards to twinning the Trans Canada, but it's a big ticket item because the Trans Canada flows between three national parks,” he said, adding he knows all too well the horrors that have happened on that highway.

“I worked in Golden for six years with the RCMP. I've picked up my fair share of bodies on that highway and it's a brutal highway. And it's our main highway; it's the one that goes from coast to coast.”

Although the district is a diverse riding with different challenges throughout, Wilks said he is ready to once again take on that challenge.

“I liken it back to police work – you do the best you can with the information you're provided. You can't please everyone but you'll

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While visiting constituents since the writ dropped, Wilks said the main concerns he hears are jobs and the economy.

“Everyone wants to ensure that the economy stays relatively strong, and anyone that can get a job should get a job. Again, depending on where you live in the riding it depends on how much of that is available to you.

Here in the Elk Valley, sometimes [employers] can't find enough people to work,” he said, adding this seems to be a significant challenge for the tourism-based areas in the district.

Another issue Wilks said he's been hearing about is the environment.

“Climate change is with us and we have to find ways of dealing with that.”

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when it comes to emissions, is a sector-by-sector approach, he said, adding he thinks individual provinces need to come up with their own ways of dealing with environmental issues, much like the way B.C. has brought in a carbon tax.

“I think that if the provinces want to bring in carbon taxes, that's a good thing. It's difficult, in my humble opinion, for a federal government to do it because every province is different and what may work in British Columbia, might not work in P.E.I., or viceversa,” he said.

“I think it's important that the provinces come to the plate and do what they think they need to do, and then if they have to come to the federal government for support on their initiative when it comes to that, I'm ok with that.”

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recognize it anymore, but Wilks said he isn't sure what is meant by that.

“I don't know what Canada you want back. Do you want the Canada back from the 1980s when we had 21 per cent interest rates, when our dollar was worth 68 cents?”

As of the printing of this article, the Canadian dollar sits at 76 cents on the US dollar.

Every politician wants what's best for the country, he said.

“Irregardless of how people think 'I want my Canada back', I think that every country in the world wants to move forward, that's the object, to move forward and make it better,” he said, adding everyone has different views on how that should look.

“I believe through the party I am with that our platform is the platform to move Canada forward the best.”

He was then asked what he thought Canadians mean when they say they want change, and could that change perhaps be a change of government.

“I don't know what it means, because I think we live in the greatest country in the world,” he said.

“Maybe that's what it means. I don't know, but be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. And I don't know what that means, either.”

As for the issue of proportional representation, Wilks said he opposes it because it would make it too difficult for anything to get done.

“It might be more representative of the voices of the people, but the people ain't getting nothing because no one can agree to do anything,” he said.

“I personally wouldn't vote for it. I would vote against it if it was brought up.”

Wilks concluded by saying he isn't concerned that polls are showing a tight race between the Conservatives, NDP and Liberal parties.

“The only poll that counts is on Oct. 19.”

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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 • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:30am – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Women’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesdays • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie 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 • 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 • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:30am – Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to noon – $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 • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Ease the Knees at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie 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 • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 • 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic 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 • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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

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Saturdays • 9:00am to 12:30pm - JaffrayBaynes Lake Market at Baynes Lake Comm. Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 6:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim and Lane Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 1:00 to 5:00pm – Waterslide at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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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SCOTT Thursday Night Race #8 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Stream (Swedish DJs) at the Royal Koocanusa Wakesurfing Competition at Sunshine Houseboats Lake Koocanusa Trek Dirt Series in Fernie hosted by The Guides Hut Miss Kosmik (Nelson DJ) at the Royal Historical Fernie Walking Tour at Fernie Heritage Museum Wednesday Concert Series – Downtown Fernie – Old Time Music SCOTT Thursday Night Race #9 Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Doomsquad at the Royal BC Cup Downhill Race Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Fernie Ultra: 80 km Trail Race 6 Stage Ultra Run The Bison Brothers at the Royal

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SCOTT Thursday Night Race FINAL Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) 6th Annual Tears & Gears Mountain Duathlon – Classic & Enduro Race Wam Bam Dirt Bike Jam City Dirt Jumps Demolition Derby at Hutchinson Farm – NO DOGS OR PETS Please Closing Day for Summer Operations Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) Fernie Ladies Open and Golf For The Cure, Fernie Golf & Country Club Project 9 Race: Meet at lower Island Lake parking lot 7pm

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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-4 pm (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250.423.4226

Fernie Aquatic Centre

250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250.423.4466

Fernie Memorial Arena

Employment Opportunity – Operator 1 Full Time The City of Fernie is looking for a fulltime Operator 1 to work in the Public Works department.

Under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor this position performs a variety of duties related to the operation of equipment and manual labour working in our Streets, Water and Sewer departments.

Duties and Responsibilities The Operator 1 must have a solid background in equipment operation as well as be physically fit to perform tasks involving manual labour.

Working in teams and alone, the Operator 1 is required to assist street crews with sweeping, patching, painting and snow removal. Work with utility crews in the maintenance of our water and sewer systems.

Operators are expected to work on our shift crew, working combinations of days, afternoons and weekends depending on the season.

Illustrated Examples of Work • Operate truck plows, sanders, loaders and other equipment for snow removal.

• Operate sweepers, water trucks, tandems, backhoes for street maintenance and repair.

• Hand shoveling asphalt, road gravel. Hand tamping trenches.

Collection of waste and litter clean up.

Fernie Aquatic Centre Swim Lessons Registration of NEW Fall Swim Lessons is now open. Drop in to register at 250 Pine Avenue or please call us at 250-423-4466 for more information.

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

Session 7 - Aug 17th to Aug 21st Session 8 - August 24th to 28th Ages 5 yrs -12 yrs - Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm $267.20 for 5 day week Summer Gymnastics Camps These fun recreational gymnastics camps are a great way for kids ages 4 and up to experience gymnastics in safe and engaging environment.

August 24 – 27, 2015 Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm $100.99 + Tax per week.

Fall Registration Fair will be held this year on September 9th and 10th at the Fernie Curling Club from 6 pm to 8:30 pm each evening. To register for a FREE table call 250423-2245 or email sharon.switzer@fernie.ca For more information all Aquatic Programs including Lifeguard Training courses and Private Aquatic bookings available please call the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466.

Preference will be given to candidates with additional operating experience in a variety of equipment used in municipal operations.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the current CUPE contract.

Detailed applications containing resume and references should be received by 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, Sept 2, 2015 addressed to: Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 (Email: dave.cockwell@fernie.ca).

Due to the extreme temperatures and drought conditions over the summer the City of Fernie has instituted the following Watering Restrictions until further notice.

Please adhere to the following restrictions: ACTIVITY Residential lawn watering

Non-Residential lawn watering

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Minimum Requirements: • Valid BC Driver’s License, minimum Class 3 with air brakes endorsement and clean driver’s abstract • Valid Flagging Certificate

Water Restrictions in Effect

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

• Work with crews performing water system maintenance and repair.

• Work with crews performing sewer system maintenance and repair.

• Performing minor maintenance on equipment such as greasing, oiling and minor service work to maintain equipment in their care operating in a good and safe manner.

• Maintain record keeping systems for the work performed.

• All duties as outlined as a laborer and other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

RESTRICTION DETAILS Odd-numbered addresses on ODD numbered calendar days.

Even-numbered addresses on EVEN numbered calendar days.

Water only between the hours of 7 pm to 7 am for no longer than 1 hour duration.

Odd-numbered addresses on ODD numbered calendar days.

Even-numbered addresses on EVEN numbered calendar days.

Water only between the hours of 7 pm to 7 am for no longer than 1 hour duration.

Flowers & vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs and No restrictions at this time. trees.

Commercial flowers, decorative planters, shrubs, trees and No restrictions at this time. vegetable gardens.

Hosing private & commercial outdoor impermeable surfaces Not permitted other than for health & safety purposes or to prepare a surface (driveways, sidewalks) for painting or similar treatment.

Residential car washing & boat washing.

Only with a hose equipped with spring-loaded shut off.

With your cooperation we can reduce our water consumption during peak summer months. For more information on water usage and conservation please see the Water Smart Action Plan on the City website.

Campfire & Fireworks Ban

Bears in and around our Community

The FIRE BAN issued by Fernie Fire and Emergency Services for the City of Fernie is still in effect. This ban prohibits all campfires (including all firepits) and fireworks within the City boundary due to hot and dry conditions and to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The ban remains in effect until further notice.

The City of Fernie reminds residents to store their garbage in a secure garage or shed or inside your house until collection day. Excess garbage may be taken to the Transfer Station located on Hwy 3 at Brenner Rd across from Home Hardware, Monday-Friday (9 am - 5 pm) and Saturday-Sunday (10 am - 4 pm).

The Southeast Fire Centre reminds the public that anyone found in contravention of a fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

To report an illegal fire in the City of Fernie boundary call 250-423-4226 or to report a wildfire or unattended campfire outside the City boundary call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

For all fire related emergencies please call 911.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that there are no unnatural food sources available to attract bears into residential areas. The Waste & Regulation Bylaw No. 1845 specifies that it is unlawful to accumulate, place or store wildlife attractants (garbage, food products, food waste and other accessible, edible products or waste that attracts wildlife) under your carport, on your deck, in your backyard or in such a manner as to promote an increase in bear activity, thereby creating a risk to the safety of the public in the neighborhood or vicinity.

By complying with this bylaw and keeping your property (garbage and bird feeders), bears will move on resulting and avoiding the unnecessary destruction of bears. Your is appreciated. For more information on waste regulations website at www.fernie.ca to view Waste Regulation Bylaw Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

free of attractants in a safer community help and compliance please visit the City’s No. 1845, or contact

Keep our community safe.

Manage your garbage, fruit trees and other bear attractants responsibly.

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

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Tuesday, September 8

Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm

Monday, September 28 Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm

Keep Up-To-Date On Sparwood’s Fire Ban Information And Burning Regulations

Because local conditions in our area can change rapidly, it is important that before you enjoy a campfire or burning of any sorts you check our website at www.sparwood.ca or our facebook page Sparwood, BC for up-to-date bans and regulations.

WildSafe Bear Warning

WildSafeBC has provided the following tips for residents in the aftermath of the grizzly incident in Kimberley.

Be prepared and expect to encounter wildlife anytime and keep your garbage indoors between collection days. There is still plenty of natural food for bears in the wilderness. Let’s not bait bears into town with an easy food reward (garbage). If you have an apple tree, please keep the fruit picked and don’t allow it to accumulate on the ground.

Keeping garbage stored indoors until collection day and 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 outside, birdseed and pet food etc. 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.

Kathy Murray WildSafeBC Community Coordinator Box 2422 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 TEL: 250-423-1091 fernie@wildsafebc.com

follow us Website: www.wildsafebc.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/wildsafebcelkvalley

Call for Proposals Sparwood Leisure Centre Concession Operations

The District of Sparwood is now receiving proposals from interested parties for the operation of the Leisure Centre and Arena Concessions. Proposals must include a letter of intent, a proposed menu with pricing, a complete business plan, experience operating a business and/or food services experience.

Proposals will be received at the Sparwood Leisure Centre at 367 Pine Avenue, Sparwood BC until such time as a lease agreement has been reached.

Detailed information on this opportunity can be obtained from the District of Sparwood Leisure Centre at 367 Pine Avenue, at the Municipal Office at 136 Spruce Avenue, or online at www.sparwood. ca. Interested parties that would like to view the concession areas or require additional information about this opportunity may contact Duane Lawrence, Director of Community & Facility Services at 250.425.0552 or via email at dlawrence@sparwood.ca.

Fall Community Information and Registration Night

Thursday, September 10, 2015 5:00 – 7:00 pm Sparwood Curling Rink

Come find out what’s happening in your community. See programs of interest to people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in the opportunity to promote their organization, register for programs and show what they have to offer. It’s free, it’s one night and everyone is welcome! Contact Sparwood Leisure Centre at: 250-425-0552 or email: recoffice@ sparwood.ca to register your organization and book your table.

Children / Youth Programs

Piano Tuesdays, September 15 – December 8, 2015 or Wednesdays, September 16 – December 9, 2015

Are you interested in Piano? Thirty minute lessons are available between 3:30 & 6:30 pm by a highly qualified instructor who has taught piano for ten years.

Please register by September 8, 2015.

Community & Facility Services Leisure Centre

POSITION: Casual Labourer – Casual On Call

PRIMARY FUNCTION Reporting to the Director of Community and Facility Services, the Casual Labourer performs a variety of tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of the District Leisure Services buildings, parks, playgrounds, arena and other facilities. The incumbent provide custodial services, removes garbage, sets up and takes down events, assists in the installation of ice surfaces, maintenance of parks, fields, landscaping, snow removal etc.; Operates small trucks, cleaning equipment, power and hand tools, snow blowers and ice resurfacer etc. The Casual Labourer fills in or provides additional support for the maintenance team as needed and determined by the District of Sparwood.

PRIMARY DUTIES 1. Inspects and provides custodial services within, but not limited to, the Leisure Centre Complex; 2. Assists with and conducts park inspections and maintenance; 3. Clears snow around the leisure centre and adjoining sidewalks and parking areas; 4. Inspects, repairs, cleans and maintains playground and park equipment; 5. Assists with the daily inspection of the ice plant, leisure complex heating systems, pool filtration systems and other equipment; maintains associated maintenance logs and records as required; 6. Erects and dismantles staging and other temporary equipment in parks and recreational facilities; 7. Moves and sets up and takes down tables, chairs and other furniture and presentation paraphernalia for functions in the facilities; 8. Operates District equipment as trained and in a safe manner including but not limited to trucks, tractors, mowers, ice resurfacer, etc.; 9. Provides supervision of the arena complex and ice surface during event and activities, as assigned; 10. Provides exemplary customer service; 11. Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Must be physically fit and able to perform labour intensive work • Has basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and maintenance skills and knowledge • Demonstrable exemplary customer service skills • Ability to perform custodial skills quickly and with a high degree of care and diligence • Has the ability to work independently EDUCATION & TRAINING: • Valid Class 5 Drivers License • Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate or Higher Certification • WHIMIS • Basic First Aid

Applications with cover letter, resume and references will be received at 367 Pine Ave, Sparwood, BC until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 8, 2015.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate required skills and abilities. Wages, benefits and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698. Current hourly rate for this position is $24.64.

Babysitter Training

September 14 – 30, 2015 Monday & Wednesday, 3:30 – 5:30 pm

This Red Cross certified program covers child care, safety, healthcare and emergency procedures.

For ages 11+. Registration includes the Red Cross Babysitter Child Care Manual. Those successfully completing the course will receive a Red Cross Certificate.

Please register by September 8, 2015

Home Alone Safety for Kids

September 15 – 29, 2015 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm

This comprehensive safety program prepares children for being home alone. The program covers: Basic First Aid, Safety Training and how to be responsible when they have the house to themselves. For ages 9+. Registration includes manual and wallet card.

Please register by September 8, 2015

OTHER FUN THINGS TO DO

SPARWOOD WATER PARK Summer is almost over which means now is the perfect time to hit the water park! Located in the green space behind the Leisure Centre, it’s now open from dusk until dawn.

PICKLE BALL Have some fun playing in the court behind the Leisure Centre. Equipment is available to sign out at the Leisure Centre front office.

DISC GOLF Parwood Disc Golf Course is a beautiful Mountain Course located in the Sparwood Heights area. There are eighteen baskets to enjoy. Great for all ages! Discs are available to rent and instructions are available at the Leisure Centre.

HIKING TRAILS Sparwood offers many hiking trails from paved to forested. These are guaranteed to satisfy the explorer in you! Visit our website for a list of maps.

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t is early morning and Ayla Bennett, Graham Preston and Levi Strom, leaders with the Elk River Alliance, are busy grating piles of white and dark chocolate.

What does today’s Elk Watershed Discovery Camp geology theme have to do with a chocolate culinary experience?

Ayla instructs the students to make a personal envelope out of aluminum foil and gives each student a few spoonfuls of the different types of chocolate gratings. “The chocolate shavings

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The Elk River Current: Geology Gastronomy Correction

From The Free Press, Aug. 13, 2015 edition:

In the article titled “Campers non-compliant with campfire ban”, it was incorrectly reported that conservation officers have issued eight $345 tickets for not complying with the campfire ban. Officers have issued 58 tickets.

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Standing at 13 feet, six inches tall with a ten inch diameter, the sunflower easily towers over any of the number of people who stop to take a photo of it.

“Every year I plant a few, but this year this one has gone crazy,” Scarpelli said. He maintains that he didn’t do anything different to prompt the flower to grow to such a height. He even pointed out another sunflower in his garden, which he planted at the same time but is only half of the height.

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have started stopping at his garden to take a photo of the flower, many of them saying the height of it must be some kind of record. Scarpelli is unsure of what the record for sunflower height is.

Scarpelli’s garden is well manicured, and he spends much of his time in the garden, tending to his plants.

His efforts are obvious, as the garden looks immaculate. In the winter, Scarpelli directs his efforts towards his Christmas light display, which is also known around town.

He has won first place for his Christmas light display for the last three years.

Aldo Scarpelli is dwarfed by his sunflower, which stands at 13 feet, six inches tall.

Scarpelli has people stopping outside of his home to have their photos taken with the giant sunflower.

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Drink recommendations are from Brigid Cook, the manager of Spirits Cold Beer & Wine Shop at the Park Place Lodge

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Want to be a better golfer?

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etting goals is just as important as your technique is when it comes to improving your game. Goals don’t just make you a better golfer, they also keep you motivated. Regardless of your skill level, you should always have goals-even if they are only for the short term. As silly as it may seem, the simple fact of setting a goal to have fun can transform a long day of waiting into a great time with friends.

Be warned, however! To do any good, a goal has to be realistic and achievable. Its purpose is to challenge you, not frustrate you because it is too hard, or constantly boost your ego because it is too easy.

Establishing specific and measurable goals will have a significant impact on your game and behaviour. Instead of saying, “I want to improve,” give yourself the goal of lowering your handicap by a certain number of shots within a certain number of weeks or games.

Once you’ve established a goal, set the strategy that will help you reach it. For example, hit 50 wedge shots each week, or spend 10 minutes on the green each time you play. If you play golf regularly, set both short- and longterm goals. Short-term goals will offer immediate results and help keep you motivated so that you will continue working toward achieving your long-term goals.

Last but not least, never underestimate the power of positive thinking. Instead of saying, “I need to break 100,” say, “I’m going to play 90 today.” It’s much more fun and motivating. And on that note, have a great game!

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laying golf well requires proper positioning and balance. This comes from developing the muscles that affect your posture, such as the abdominal and back muscles as well as the large muscle groups such as the quadriceps. It’s also important to have good flexibility; this can be achieved with weight training and stretching.

Executing a good swing usually requires the most preparation. Nevertheless, flexibility has the biggest impact on the swing. Achieving flexibility doesn’t require a miracle, only exercise. There are many stretching and weight training exercises that will loosen the shoulders, legs and back. Following a regular training program will definitely help your performance.

Leg strength also plays a very important role in the execution of the swing.

Riding a stationary bike daily will not only strengthen your legs, but it will improve your overall strength as well. This will reduce fatigue while playing, which can result in a lack of concentration. Regular walking can also help with this. In addition, you can improve your timing by hitting balls indoors.

But that’s not all. When you arrive at the golf course, first warm up your muscles and joints by hitting a few practice balls. Start with short irons and follow up with long irons and woods. Then practice your approach and straight iron swings.

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oes your foursome occasionally like to make wagers? If so, you should calculate your handicap. Keep in mind that a handicap doesn’t reflect your overall ability, but rather your potential ability. It’s based on the best 10 of your last 20 games.

About 10 years ago, the Slope rating was introduced to measure the relative difficulty of golf courses in order to bring more fairness to handicaps. The resulting average was a score of 113. The higher the Slope rating, the more difficult the course. The basic principle is that the more difficult the course, the more shots those with high handicaps get compared to better players.

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score into a computer and your handicap will be automatically calculated. If you regularly play at the same public course, you can ask the golf pro if the course has a handicap program that you can take part in. Otherwise, do the calculations yourself. The resulting handicap index is what your handicap would be on a course with an average difficulty rating.

To adhere to the rules, the system used should promote fairness among handicaps and prevent major fluctuations. As a result, you should adjust your score before calculating your handicap after each game. If in doubt, consult a golf pro or an experienced player.

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Lazy Lizard trail completed at Island Lake

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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he Lazy Lizard, a seven-kilometer multi-use trail, is now completed and open for public use. The building of the trail was spearheaded by Fernie Trails Alliance, and built on Island Lake property.

“The way this works is that the Fernie Trail sAlliance has various land use agreements with private land holders and in that land use agreement, it speaks to things like trail construction and maintenance, and various things like that, and so this trail is part of our land use agreement with Fernie Trails Alliance,” said Doug Feely, CEO of Island Lake. While the trail is built on Island Lake property, it is the Fernie Trails Alliance that will be responsible for most of the maintenance.

The trail was designed to be a trail that all levels of skill can enjoy – from novice to expert. The start elevation is 1046 meters and climbs to 1385 meters over the seven kilometers. The trail features elevated boardwalks and wooden bridges that intertwine through a second growth forest, and is complemented by views of the Lizard Range.

“It’s a beautiful trail. It’s getting a lot of use now, which is good. It was intended to be a used trail,” said Feely, “It’s new and exciting and it’s getting a lot of ridership and use but I think that will get spread out over time a bit.”

The trail was built in four different phases, spanning over four years, and was completed late last month. Feely says that they are happy with the results. “I think we’ve achieved some success in building

a trail that would be suitable for various users, from families and children to novice riders to expert riders and kind of everything inbetween. That was always our goal to have a real cross-country trail that would be suitable for various users and various age groups,” he said.

Feely said that Island Lake is looking at potential options to continue enhancing other trails.

“Our goal is to make sure it tied into the rest of the Fernie Trail system as opposed to being it’s own entity up here,” he said. He mentioned that Island Lake is working on that trail, which would allow, if completed, riders to go from town to Island Lake with minimal sections on a road.

Bikers of all skill levels will be able to enjoy the Lazy Lizard.

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Local teen starts youth running club

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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eorgia Fear is an avid cross-country runner and wanted to share her love of the sport with others. That was her inspiration for starting the Catch Me If You Can running club. The youth-focused club, which started last summer, got kids running, and enjoying it.

“Last year, there were 10 kids in it, five of which were related to me,” Fear said, “This year, there are 17 kids, none of which are related.”

At just 17-years-old, Fear trains full time for crosscountry events in the United Kingdom, where she spends most of her time. Her mother, Kirsten Fear, grew up in Fernie, allowing for Georgia to spend ample time in Fernie.

“We have been coming to Fernie every Christmas and summer since the kids were born. Georgia feels like Fernie is her second home,” said Kirsten.

The club’s aim is to teach kids age eight to 13 proper technique, training strategies, injury prevention, nutrition and recovery along with fostering a love for the sport. The camp, which ran from Aug. 10 to 13, started at 9 a.m. and ran until 1 p.m. The kids learned the skills through a variety of activities, including sprint races, endurance runs and fun games, like capture the flag. Kids are motivated with prizes and fun activities to keep learning and running.

While Fear charges a fee to participate in the camp, all of the proceeds go to the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation, which promotes sports for youth in the Elk Valley.

Fear will return to the United Kingdom soon, where she will continue training with the support of her coach, Ben Pochee. Pochee came from the UK to help with the camp and is proud of Fear’s initiative to share the love of running. “He is very happy about me sharing the knowledge that he taught me with others and helping children to get into the sport,” Fear said.

“My favourite part of the camp is the end of the first day and the last day. The first day is always the hardest and the children always let me know how they are feeling. The end of the first day is when they usually say they feel tired but they worked hard and feel good.

The last day we have a race and the children can try out different techniques and tips I have given them during the week. It is fun seeing the kids do one hard final effort before camp is over,” she said.

Fear wants to continue to race through university and has her sights set on the Olympic Games in the future.

For more information on the program and to contact Georgia Fear, email catchmeifyoucanfernie@gmail.com.

The Catch Me If You Can running club 2015 team. Back Row: Keenan Parsons, Mac Piney, Jack Halley, Jacob Rosenegger, Alexis Thielen, Teala Dever, Sage Dever, Hannah Halley, Sadie Thielen, Santi Ordonez, Finn Piney, Nolan Rosenegger, Georgia Fear. Front Row: Matthew Allen, Ainsely Jordon, Nell Cline Smight, Mikayla Holub, Anna Holub.

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Stacie Dixon Stacie Dixon is the pro shop manager at Mountain Meadows Golf Course. She also scored a hole in one on August 12th!

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Hannah Halley crosses the finish line just ahead Sage Dever and Alexis Thielen during a race.

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Ladies’ Golf Results

Deuce Pot: Arlene Bye Skins: Donna Clark, Kathy Pachara, Arlene Bye, Marilyn Bruschetta, Pat Moore, Shannon Takacs Gross Quota Points: 1st Ursula Schroeder, 2nd Sue Boyd, 3rd Arlene Bye, 4th Shannon Takacs, 5th Pat Moore Congratulations to the following Fernie players that ranked in the Elkford Mountain Meadows Ladies Open Tournament: Jill Snell (1st low net 2nd flight ), Karen Lozza (2nd low net second flight) and Anita Mitchell (1st low 5th flight).

Keep the date open, the Fernie Ladies Open and Golf Fore the Cure are here September 8th. Registration deadline for both is September 1, 2015. If you are playing best ball, please indicate your partner. Payment is due at time of registration.

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hat a gorgeous day we had at the Fernie Golf and Country Club for this week's Ladies' Day Golf. We had 20 ladies join us throughout the day in Fernie for a round of golf, while five of our regular players were away at the Elkford Mountain Meadows Ladies Open Tournament. We hope everyone had some fun wherever they had the chance to play.

August 11, 2015 Regular Event: Flighted Low Net played from the Gold Tees 0-22 Hdcp: Arlene Bye, Ursula Schroeder, Sue Boyd 23-27 Hdcp: Patti Kuntz 28-31 Hdcp: Pat Moore 32+ Hdcp: Marilyn Bruschetta 0-27 Hdcp KP on 5: Arlene Bye 28+ Hdcp KP on 5: Dawn Crump

SCOTT race top 10 results from Aug. 13 Submitted

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On Aug. 12, Stacie Dixon, pro shop manager at Mountain Meadows Golf Course scored a hole in one.

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he Scott race series on Aug. 13 took place down Lower Phat Larry’s trail and saw a total of 27 people compete.

It is the seventh race in the series, which features a race down a different trail every week.

1 - Greg MacDonald: 2:04.3 2 - Jan Sipos: 2:10.5 3 - Breen Trott: 2:10.8 4 - Travis Roesner: 2:11.3 5 - Mitchy Heath: 2:12.6 6 - Ryland Nelson: 2:12.9 7 - Ryley David: 2:16.9 8 - Graham Gordon: 2:18.1 9 - Matt Buck: 2:20.4 10 - Dan Worman: 2:21.0

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Arts&Entertainment WhatsOn THE FREE PRESS Thursday, August 20, 2015

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The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra is touring its new album and makes a stop in Fernie tonight at the Northern.

By Katie Smith Free Press Staff

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or nearly a decade, a group of talented musicians from Canada’s west have performed their eclectic brand of music for thousands of fans across Canada, the United States and Europe.

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, comprised of Kurt Loewen (guitar), Keith Rodger (upright bass), Mack Shields (fiddle), Ian Griffiths (accordion, keys) and Paul Wolda (percussion), is releasing its sixth recording, Love, on Aug. 21 and will be playing at the Northern on Aug. 20.

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impossible to label the kind of music he and his band mates play, as it is a variety of genres all wrapped into one awesome, energetic sound.

“It’s really eclectic. I used to say it’s gypsy, roots, grass, folk, rock sometimes,” he said.

“We are really open-minded, I think, in what we like and what we play.

For a long time it’s kind of been try anything. We’ve also tried stuff and failed miserably at it.”

Loewen said the band always has a good time when performing, something that is felt by the audience.

“I think people generally have a lot of fun at our shows. I think we are pretty fun people. My opinion about

performance in general is that if you are watching a band having a good time, you will likely have a good time whether you are really stoked on the music or not, you will likely have a good time,” he said.

“I think generally we’re received really well, but I know that everyone in the world doesn’t like our music.”

The new album, Love, has nine tracks and is different from the band’s previous recordings, he said.

“There’s barely any danceable tracks on it at all, but that’s fine, it’s just the place we’re at.”

The show at the Northern starts at 10 p.m.

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Vegan Taxidermy art show debuts August 27

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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egan and taxidermy are two words that aren’t often heard together, but the next show at the Arts Station will likely change that.

On Aug. 27, they will debut Vegan Taxidermy, a collection of work by local artist Rebecca Vaughan.

The collection will feature 13

pieces all handcrafted out of felt. But the real draw of the work is just how large it is, as Vaughan created a full sized muskox that stands at one and a half meters, and that’s just one of the pieces.

Vaughan, who moved to Fernie in 2010, started felting seven years ago, and was drawn to make large pieces. “I started making small things – scarves, mitts, hats – as you do

Bev Mandel - a woman with tenacity

By Jennifer Cronin Free Press Staff

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ernie’s New Year’s baby, Bev Mandel was born on January 4th, 1956, the second daughter to father Joseph and mother Mary (nee Gawryluk).

Joseph was raised on a Hutterite colony in Southern Alberta, which he left to move to B.C. to work in the logging industry. Bev recalls her father being known as “one of the best fallers ever.” His ability was so well respected that he could pick his jobs.

Mother Mary, was born in Michel Natal later relocating to Hosmer.

Bev recalls her mom cooking in bush camps, as well as trying her hand as both a Fuller Brush and Studio Girl representative.

Bev has fond memories of her childhood growing up with her sisters, Maxine, 18 months her senior, and Darlene, 19 months her junior. Recounting her memories, she paints a picture of an easier time.

“We created our own fun, swimming in the creek and catching frogs in the backwash of the Elk River. We used to go to Wellman’s dam in the winter. Our parents would brush the snow away so we could skate on the creek, and they would bring thermoses filled with hot chocolate.”

As “bus students” the Mandel children would catch the bus to Fernie for school. The bus would stop at the Hosmer Hotel and Bev laughs as she remembers the owners of the hotel as “Ree and Dupuis”.

Bev pronounces this as ‘Doopee’ - another of those Valley names that everyone knew, and pronounced the same. “It was French, she says, and we did not know how to say it so we called him ‘Doopee’.”

Bev recalls it was a “big deal” to come to Fernie from their Hosmer home when she was a child. “We would come every weekend for groceries and go to the matinee and have popcorn and then meet Mom at the Diamond Grill for chips.”

When she was eight the Mandel family moved into Fernie. Bev remembers the family purchased their home on 8th Ave. for $2500.

She attended the Fernie School, which housed the elementary students downstairs and the high school students upstairs.

Bev started working a week after her 16th birthday as a fry cook at the Dog & Suds. “I always seemed to have two jobs,” she shares as she tells about working at the same time at the Youth Drop-In program at the Community Centre.

In 1976 Bev enrolled in the Sciences program at the University of Calgary, scheduling her classes to allow her to work at the Fernie branch of the Legion on weekends. Finding it hard to get to know people, she readily admits that she did not like university. Returning home, she worked for La-Mar’s Grocery in the winters and at the 3/93 ice cream stand in the summers for a few years.

In 1979, Bev enrolled in the Office Administration Program at the local college, which gave her the tools necessary to secure a position at the Sparling East Medical Clinic in 1981, a job she still holds today.

From the age of 14, Bev helped with luncheons at the Fernie Legion, and at the age of 19 she became a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #36 of the Royal Canadian Legion. For over 40 years, Bev has volunteered her services tirelessly to this organization, serving in a variety of positions from secretary to president. Behind the scenes of the Legion, she, together with a handful of dedicated ladies have hosted the Children’s Christmas party for over 25 years, put on the Valentine’s Tea, organized Remembrance Day lunches, assisted with meat draws and offered support in a multitude of ways.

Bev is from a close-knit family, and spends as much time as possible with her sisters and many nieces and nephews. In her spare time she attends farmer’s markets with her AntB’s canning and pickled products.

With dedication and perseverance, Bev Mandel is a philanthropic “face of the Valley”.

Rebecca Vaughan stands next to her felt-made muskox, which will be part of her Vegan Taxidermy show at the Arts Station.

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in the felting world. And then, it just didn’t really work for me.

The bigger and bigger I got, the more comfortable I was with the material,” she said.

Her first piece was a full rabbit face with a headdress on it, and it grew from there.

Since then she has created a lion, a large moth, the muskox and is finishing up a mountain goat in time for the show. All of these pieces will be featured alongside smaller landscape works at her show.

“It’s really fun and it’s big and colourful and that’s just how I like to do my felts,” Vaughan said.

The larger pieces, like the muskox, take about 80 hours to make, and all pieces are one of a kind. “I’ve never made anything twice. My mind is just kind of all over the place, so half that time is just figuring out how do I make something that size,” she said, “And everything is completely wool.

I use goat wool, yak wool, sheep and llama. It’s all felt.”

Prices will start around $150 for smaller pieces and max out at $2500 for the larger works, and Vaughan is hoping that her work will be well received. “I did show them a bit with the Spinners and Weavers guild in Fernie, but all of them were not for sale and there was such interest in them,” she said.

“It’s taken me a long time, but now that my whole house is covered in felt, I’m like maybe we should sell some.”

Vegan Taxidermy opens on Aug. 27, with a reception at 7 p.m. The exhibition will be featured at the Arts Station until Sept. 27.

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CHARDON: Charles “Bud” Louis Philp passed away peacefully at Rocky Mountain Village on Friday, August 7, 2015 at the age of 83. He was born on November 1, 1931 in Coleman, AB to parents Charles and Helen Chardonnens.

Bud is survived by his son Grant (Paula) Chardonnens with his grandchildren, Bree, Avery and Brandon, siblings Beth (Arnold) Almquist of Chilliwack, Lucille (Ray) Stout of Surrey, Paul Chardon of Abbotsford, Alfred Chardon of Winfield, and Donna Scott of Kamloops, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents, and his sister June Hamm.

Bud began his mining career working for Kaiser Resources, remaining there until the end of Westar Mining in 1992 when he opted to retire. In his leisure, Bud enjoyed tending to his large gardens and creating various woodworking projects in his shop.

He will be missed by all who loved him.

No flowers please. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society. Memories & condolences shared at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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MARCHI: With the deepest of sadness and the heaviest of hearts the Marchi family announce the passing of Clara Dorothy, their beloved mother, grandmother and pillar of their family.

Less than 5 months after laying to rest Nay, her soul mate of 62 years, Clara passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, August 9th after a second courageous battle with cancer at the age of 84.

Clara Dorothy Chala was born on May 8th, 1931 in Natal BC to parents Steve and Mary. Through a second marriage she would be the youngest of 15 children, (10 girls and 5 boys) born to Mary.

Clara grew up in Natal, excelling academically in school and athletically in every sport she played, and would graduate in 1948. In 1953 she married her soul mate of 62 years, Nay Marchi, her “mountain man” she would say. The couple would start their own family in 1956, with the first of four boys in a row and would complete the family in 1971 with a daughter, pennies from heaven for Clara. For 62 years they were role models of a successful marriage to their family, asking for so little and sacrificing so much and never wavering from their vows to each other.

To Clara, her family was everything and she was so much more than just a wife, mother and grandmother, she was their pillar.

She will always be loved and dearly missed but never forgotten.

Clara is survived by her loving children: Stephen (Angi), Mark (Dawn), Barry (Wendy), Michael (Kathy), and Dawn (Preston), and her grandchildren: Alise, Melissa, Brett, Daylan, Taylor and Paige.

She is also survived by her sister Huna (Anne) Bernardo.

Clara was predeceased by her parents Steve and Mary, husband Nay, sisters Theresa, Helen, Cil, Mil, Marg, Mary, Sophie and Sue and brothers Andrew, Steve, Paul, Joe and John.

Donations may be made in Clara’s memory to Lilac Terrace or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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ANTHONY “TONY” W. FEREGOTTO (1945 – 2015)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony William Feregotto of Coleman, AB, beloved husband of Beverly, brother of Rocky (Iris) and brother-in-law of Deanna Vare. After a courageous battle with cancer, he was called to be with our Lord on August 10, 2015, his 70th birthday.

Tony was born on August 10, 1945 in Blairmore, AB to proud parents, Martha and Anthony Feregotto. He was raised to be a hard worker and also to take every opportunity to enjoy life. He grew into a strong, handsome young man who won the heart of a lovely young lady, Beverly George. They pledged their love for one another in holy matrimony on September 30, 1972. They were blessed with fortythree years of marriage during which they made countless beautiful memories.

Tony was employed by B & L Explosives at the mines in B.C. before taking early retirement. At this point, he took a part-time position with Volker Stevin driving a plow truck. Tony had many hobbies throughout his life such as camping, snowmobiling, playing pool and taking stunning photos. He and Bev travelled extensively and logged many miles going to antique car shows with his 1954 Ford Glass Top. At these shows he met and made life-long friends. His passion for antique cars led him to be an active member of the Crowsnest Antique and Classic Automobile Club and Nifty Fifty’s Car Club of Calgary. Tony could often be found spending time with their dog, Max whom he loved very much or indulging in his favourite food: pasta, pasta and more pasta! Tony also enjoyed coffee breaks with his buddies, and he spent many happy hours helping to build Rocky’s first 1956 Ford Victoria. He was well known for his wonderful sense of humour and for being a “fix-it” man who could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. Tony was a very special husband, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed, fondly remembered and remain forever in our hearts.

Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life are his wife, Beverly; his brother, Rocky (Iris); his sister-in-law, Deanna Vare; his nieces and nephews, Marcy (Jeff) McIver, Stacy (Flo) Delepao, Melissa (Len) Sparks, Collin Vare, Duane Vare, Terry “T.J” (Megan) George and Ashley (Travis) George; his extended family; as well as a multitude of friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Martha and Anthony Feregotto; his uncle, William Sherring; his father-in-law, John George, his mother-in-law, Jean George; and his brother-in-law, Gary George.

A Memorial Service was held at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel (13461 - 20 Ave., Blairmore, AB) on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 1:00pm with Rev. Nicky Keyworth officiating. Donations in memory of Tony will be gratefully accepted by the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation “Palliative Care Program” (P. O. Box 510, Bag 1, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0).

Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements.

(403) 562-8555

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LARRY PHILLIPS JULY 19, 1951 – JUNE 24, 2015 Born in Moose Jaw, Sk., Larry is survived by his wife Dorothy née Beebe, 3 children, Jackie (Marty), Greg (Lyleen), Crystal (Doug) and eight grandchildren, Shane, Jessica, Kelsey, Dailynn, Breyan, Brendan, MacKenzie and Aiden, his mother Muriel (Hallett) and 11 brothers & sisters. He was predeceased by his father and a brother.

Memorial Service to be held Sept. 26 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Sparwood Golf Course.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Cancer Society.

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Clara Marchi

May 8, 1931 – August 9, 2015

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We would also like to thank Elk Valley Home Care/ Support, Dr. Tesler, Dr. Radar, Dr. Higgins and the nurses for the excellent care given to our mother.

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INDEPENDENT Distributor Opportunities! We are looking for an Independent Distributor for the following areas: CASTLEGAR & OKANAGAN AREAS. Weston Bakeries Limited is proud to be a bakery leader in Canada, specializing in producing a wide variety of baked goods. There are excellent business opportunities in the Castlegar and Okanagan areas for an energetic, motivated, self-starter to purchase a route as an Independent Distributor of Weston products within a defined geographic territory. Included is a solid customer base and exclusive distribution rights to a growing business. Interested individuals please contact: Dave Warren 250-979-8006 or via email dave.warren@westonbakeries.com and or: Scott Craig 250-317-9099 or via email scott.craig@westonbakeries.com

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ELK VALLEY CHURCH SERVICES ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

741B 2nd Ave., Fernie

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WELCOMES YOU Sunday Meeting Morning Services

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

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Monday Mens Fellowship...7 pm Sunday Worship & Children’s Ministry...10:30 am Friday Youth Group...7 pm Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.

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

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

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

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Garage Sales Going out of business sale: Maintenance man retiring and selling all his tools and equipment.

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Saturday August 22nd 10 - 4 Sunday August 23rd 10 - 3 #23 Stephenson Road, Hosmer, BC Yard Sale Saturday August 22 9 am - 2 pm. Downsizing, everything must go.

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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.

New condos in Sparwood Heights 2 bed/2 bath units are $1100. per month. 2 bed/1 bath units $1050. per month.

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Modular Homes 14’ wide Mobile Home for Rent 3 bedrooms, all appliances Call Joe at 250-425-5387 Sparwood - Several Mobile Homes for rent $600 - $1000 per month.

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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

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

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

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Cars - Sports & Imports 1994 Corvette Coupe. Great shape. $9900. Leave Message at 250-421-1747

Utility Trailers FOR Sale 4x8 Snow Bear utility trailer. Spare tire and trailer jack included. $350.

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR THE WOLVERINE AGGREGATE PROJECT – MINE NO. 1630734 Take notice that: Erwin Spletzer, Aggregate Manager of Interoute Construction Ltd. (dba Garrett Ready Mix), has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, 2008 a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed aggregate operation located at Lot 3, DL 4589 Kootenay District, Plan 7590, PID 011-823-887 or 3507 Highway 3, Sparwood , BC V0B 2G0.

A copy of the permit application, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing at: BA Blacktop’s office at 2200 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G7, Phone: (250) 426-7205.

Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days from the date of publication to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Kootenay Boundary Region at 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G1 or by email MMD-Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca, (facsimile: 250-426-1767) Please note that the Chief Inspector does not have a mandate to consider the merits of the proposed mine from a zoning or a land use planning perspective.

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of August 23 to 29, 2015

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

Time seems like an increasingly rare commodity. Everything is an emergency, at work or elsewhere. Your friends get you to relax a bit with some physical activity.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

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BRAIN GAMES ACROSS

1. Formal dances 6. Superhero’s chest letter 9. Mischievous child PUZZLE NO. 775 12. Supply 13. Commotion 14. Stage reminder 15. Cuban dance 16. “We ____ Not Alone” 17. Humpty Dumpty, e.g.

18. Gawk 19. Simmers 21. Olympic sled 24. Card game 27. Nautical rear 30. Galloped 32. Go on about 33. Summer TV shows 35. Mommy’s sister 37. Adolescent 38. Serpent’s sound 40. House addition 41. Part of a flight 43. Tinter 45. Fair booth 47. Hal Holbrook role 51. “____ Send Me” 53. Spelling contest Copyright © 2015, Penny Press 54. Icky stuff

CROSSWORDS

It’s possible that you get to plan a really interesting family trip. You need a vacation, so this is just right. Be sure to organize it way ahead of time.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

Large-scale projects are always stressing, and your emotions are on edge.

Perseverance is the key to success. Don’t be afraid of change.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

Consult those most closely involved before coming to a decision. After long negotiations at work or elsewhere, you should reach an agreement that is to your advantage.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

Your health is important to you; the time has come to take care of yourself. By changing a few life habits, you become more dynamic and your love of life becomes contagious.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

55. Teacup handle 56. Obstruct 57. “____ from the Crypt” 58. Force open 59. Outs’ opposites 60. Put forth

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1. Foe of the “Titanic” 2. Greenish blue 3. ____ in one’s throat 4. Slander 5. Sauna locale 6. Deleted 7. Arrange 8. Whisk 9. Henie’s shoe 10. Coffee cup 11. Wooden nail

20. Shabby 22. Container 23. Mild expletive 25. Good’s opponent 26. Sway 27. Special skills 28. Yard components 29. Government funds locale 31. Like pie?

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52. Long paddle 54. Sault ____ Marie

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 774

You’re the star of the show in one way or another. You may take charge of a group or even defend the interests of your community. You are a very important person for some people.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

The start of a new school year takes up a lot of your time if you have young children.

Moving or making big changes at home are possibilities.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You have plenty to say for yourself and you say out loud what others only dare to think. This has the definite advantage of correcting an unpleasant situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

It wouldn’t be surprising if you’re wooed by the competition on a professional level.

You do a lot of running around for back-toschool stuff for your children. Be careful not to spend too much!

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

A new job or a new life is on the horizon.

You’re really excited about some great opportunities. There’s no lack of action in store for you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

You may need a second coffee to kickstart the next few days. Where health is concerned, you’ll find the right treatments, which allows you to have a better quality of life.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

Stress is omnipresent. You have no choice but to face up to certain fears. Lots of people crowd around you but all they want to do is listen to you carefully.

PUZZLE NO. 511

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

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

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Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, ≥, >, §, ≈ The Trade In Trade Up Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after July 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2015 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $19,998/$19,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 60/48 months equals 130/104 bi-weekly payments of $154/$192 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $19,998/$19,998. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan/2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan/2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $19,998/$19,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $55/$55 with a cost of borrowing of $2,928/$2,928 and a total obligation of $22,926/$22,926. >3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A) model through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. The equivalent of $7/day for the 2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A) is equal to a Purchase Price of $17,498 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 416 weekly payments of $48 with a cost of borrowing of $2,562 and a total obligation of $20,060. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a Purchase Price of $19,998 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 260 weekly payments of $87 for a total obligation of $22,605. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ^Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data available as of July, 2014 for Crossover Segments as defined by Chrysler Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under license by Chrysler Canada Inc.

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WHERE QUALITY AND SERVICE MEET WITHOUT COMPROMISE COME IN AND MEET YOUR HOME TOWN TEAM

WHEN YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY

2015 FORD F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT / STK NT1507

2015 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT / STK NT1486

6

,83 9 $ E SAV MSRP

E SAV

$51,269 EP $41,433 OR $305 BW 84 MONTHS

2015 FORD F350 XLT DIESEL

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STK NT1427

MSRP

MSRP

E SAV

$65,649 EP $50,897 OR $377 BW 84 MONTHS

MSRP

$12,900 OR $132

STK UT0730

BW FOR 60 MONTHS

2015 FORD ESCAPE /

STK UT0724

$31,900 OR $238 BW FOR 84 MONTHS

MSRP

$71,519 EP $58,845 OR $435 BW 84 MONTHS

2015 FORD F350 LARIAT DIESEL

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STK NT1478

STK NT1514

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309 $16,

$76,739 EP $60,430 OR $446 BW 84 MONTHS

FERNIE PRE-OWNED 2008 FORD ESCAPE /

2,6 1 $ E SAV

$62,549 EP $51,131 OR $378 BW 84 MONTHS /

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2015 FORD F150 SUPERCREW PLATINUM / STK NT1493

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$77,649 EP $61,208 OR $452 BW 84 MONTHS

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2012 JEEP WRANGLER /

STK UT0731

$27,900 OR $238 BW FOR 72 MONTHS 2013 FORD F250 /

$34,900 OR $296

STK UT0738

BW FOR 72 MONTHS

2014 RAV 4 AWD /

STK UT0739

$30,900 OR $231 BW FOR 84 MONTHS 2014 FORD F150 FX4 /

STK LT0006

$43,900 OR $326 BW FOR 84 MONTHS

All payments at 4.99 % interest. $0 down calculated on all payments OAC. Example UT0730 total interest paid 60 months $2011.37 total payments would be $17,160.00. $499.00 documentation fees calculated on all payments conditions apply see the team at Fernie Ford for more details.

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New extended hours to serve you better.

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