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From left, Ty Marasco, 10, Jaedon Chorostecki, 10, Carter Adamschek, 10, Caden Adamschek, 11 and Lane Ogden, 11 supported the Ghostriders as they played their biggest rival, the Kimberley Dynamiters for the first time this season on Nov. 6. For more on the Ghostriders, turn to page 16.

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James White Park wells assessment approved

By Andrea Horton Free Press Staff

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nvironment Minister Mary Polak and Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Peter Fassbender have issued an environmental assessment certificate to the City of Fernie for the James White Park Wells project.

The decision was made after considering a review led by British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office. The ministers

have issued the certificate with legally enforceable conditions that have given them the confidence to conclude that the project will be constructed, operated and decommissioned in a way that ensures that no significant adverse effects are likely to occur from the project. ”We have been working towards this for a long time and I am really happy to hear that we achieved this and I know that the staff of the City

of Fernie will adhere to any and all conditions because they are very aware of what needs to be done and all of the processes that need to be followed,” said Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano.

“This is really good news for the City of Fernie because it means that we will be, at some point, achieving a secondary water source for the city so that we won’t have turbidity notices as frequently as we have been experiencing in these past

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Myths & realities:

“Mom, they don’t murder girls” ▾ MYTH: Girls and women aren’t allowed to join gangs: Reality: Girls are joining gangs across Canada and there are many documented reports of them being extremely violent. Girls are often used to hold and/or transport drugs and/or guns because the girls and the gangsters don’t think that the police will stop the girl…they are wrong.

Brianna Kinnear’s mother, along with her daughter’s dog Ferdinand, sit on a memorial bench dedicated to her daughter’s brutal gang murder in 2009.

Brianna’s murder remains unsolved.

The province has approved an environmental assessment on the well at James White park.

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Continued from page 1 requirements that the City of Fernie must meet to be in compliance with the certificate.

The certificate conditions were developed following consultation and input from the Ktunaxa Nation Council, government agencies, communities and the public.

Key conditions for the project require the City of Fernie to monitor how the project may affect groundwater and surface water, protect existing wells and surface water tenures from potential effect, and implement annual plans to address drinking water quality concerns. It also requires them to produce annual reports on monitoring for potential impacts on the aquifer. This data will inform the Province, the Interior Health Authority, Fernie and stakeholders when it may be necessary to revise operations to respond to future

changes in the local watershed.

Added conditions are that they have to reduce risks to fish and nesting birds and continue to share information with the Ktunaxa Nation Council.

The James White Park Wells project will require various federal and provincial permits to proceed. The Environmental Assessment Office will co-ordinate compliance management efforts with other government agencies to ensure that the office is satisfied that certificate conditions are met throughout the life of the project.

The James White Park Wells project is a groundwater extraction facility that will allow the City of Fernie to address ongoing drinking water quality issues caused by high levels of suspended soils and replace the existing production well that Fernie uses as a secondary water supply source that

has become unusable due to sedimentation.

The project will consist of two production wells, a pump house and a 400-millimetre diameter water transmission main, and will extract a maximum of 200 litres of water per second with both wells operating.

British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office is a neutrally administered office that is required by law to undertake rigorous, thorough reviews of major projects in British Columbia.

These reviews provide significant opportunities for Aboriginal groups, government agencies and the public to influence the outcome of environmental assessments by providing input on the potential for environmental, economic, social, heritage and health effects from a proposed project.

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Urban Settler sets up in new location

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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he Urban Settler is moving to the Livery building, located across from Overwaitea on 2nd Ave. The move is to increase the amount of space and to allow for more inventory to be displayed.

Paul Aucoin, owner and operator of Urban Settler, said that they are currently renovating the bottom floor of the Livery Building to complement their business.

“The previous business that Paul Aucoin, owner of Urban Settler, is moving his business moved in just assumed it as it to the Livery Building, and will be opening in December.

Photo by L. Scheitel was. I think it was a furniture 1 opening. Aucoin said the can carry and display. store way back in the 2000s “We are really expanding – and then that kind of closed move to the Livery building lighting, rugs, wall art, and all down and then it was the toy will nearly triple their space.

“Our current space has a kinds of stuff. It’s exciting for store, and they sort of assumed the space as it was and didn’t large proportion of office, so sure,” said Aucoin. “We are really make many changes. it was designed for a little bit bringing in lots of Christmas So we decided to make some different intent, whereas the decorations too. With the changes that would make the other place is a high proportion expanded floor space, there is space compliment our style. of retail. The overall square a lot of opportunity to bring in It’s going to be significantly footage of the entire floor is new product.”

Aucoin doesn’t expect different,” he said in an about 2500 square feet, and this is only 1100 square feet, but a the move to cause much interview with The Free Press.

Aucoin and contractors have big chunk of it is our office,” he disturbance in the operation been working on the space said, adding that the additional of Urban Settler, which will since October, aiming for a Dec. space allows them to expand continue business at their old the amount of inventory they location on Highway 3 right up

until they open at the Livery Building.

“It will be pretty much seamless. I don’t imagine that we will need to be shut down more than a day,” he said.

“There won’t be any closure in the business. There might be a bit of disruption in our current showroom, because a lot of the product here will be moved over there, but we will still be operating. Any disruption in the business will be really short.”

As for what will happen with the old location, Aucoin said that they still have the lease on the building, and are thinking of ideas of what to do with it. “. Obviously it will be empty for a while, but we have a few different ideas of what to do with the space.”

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olunteerism is considered an honourable action as it is when an individual or group provides services for no monetary gain.

Volunteers are love in motion. Without the many persons giving so generously of themselves Fernie certainly wouldn’t enjoy the many events or amenities.

For instance how many are aware that the Aquatic Center, Community Center, Miners Walk, arena art, skateboard park, dirt jump bike park, banners, trails, Museum, Library, Arts Station, Seniors Center, Ghostriders Club, and so much more were initiated, fundraised and worked on by volunteers? And think of the numerous organizations that are made up solely of volunteers.

Many of these people have never been acknowledged or even want recognition as they just work to better the town they love. They don’t complain, they just make things happen, they are instruments of change.

In order to say thank you to volunteers an event has been planned to take place on Nov. 27 from 12 p.m. till 2 p.m. at the Senior’s Center.

The City of Fernie and Columbia Power will host a luncheon to show our appreciation to all of the volunteers in this community. Please attend and let us say thank you in this small way. The invitation is extended to all volunteers including those in churches, all sports, organizations, service clubs, committees, whatever you do in a volunteer capacity, we invite you and say thank you for all you do for our community. Please respond by Nov. 21, to City Hall (250 423 6817) or to the Library (250 423 4458) so that we have an idea of numbers to prepare for the lunch.

The Elk Valley Community Directed Funds have come to an end, the monies have been distributed with the largest amount dedicated to the Trails Alliance for work on trails. Over $400,000 is to be matched by the Trans Canada Trails organization.

Council attended the UBCM convention in Vancouver in September.

It was worth while to attend just to have any opportunity to speak with the Minister of Transportation Todd Stone regarding the lack of safety of the Lizard Creek Bridge. We were told that a bridge replacement isn’t in the plan in the next five years however when asked if we could have a pedestrian and bike lane next to the bridge he said that could be

doable. As this was a meeting I attended with the RDEK and Mike Sosnowski, we also asked for a traffic study to be done on the highway in regards to bringing West Fernie into our boundary and also for additional passing lanes to the Alberta border as well as supporting Sparwood’s request for a re-do of the Highway 3 and 43 intersection.

The conference was interesting, with topics including housing affordability, policing and mental health, and a session on marijuana regulations. Tony Wilson of Boughton Law Corporation said that, “The possession and sale of marijuana remains prohibited in Canada and only the federal government can amend the Criminal Code to change this. Only lawful medical marijuana may be obtained, only with a doctor’s prescription from a licensed provider and only if delivered by mail through Canada Post.” He also said, “The proliferation of marijuana dispensaries in Vancouver and elsewhere are like Mahatma Ghandi’s Salt Tax protest in the 1930s, a brilliant campaign of civil disobedience and spin doctoring”.

A highlight of the week was keynote speaker Dr. Roberta Bondar, first Canadian female astronaut.

The annual meeting of elected officials from southern Alberta and B.C. was held in Sparwood, with each mayor providing an update of their respective community, it’s a good way to keep friendly ties to our neighbours.

I attended a meeting with RDEK chair Rob Gay, Mayor Cal McDougall and Mayors of the Crowsnest Pass and Continued on page 23

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Sparwood teen competing in national rodeo event

Emily Peebles is competing at the Canadian Rodeo Finals in Edmonton this weekend.

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or Emily Peebles, competing in the Canadian Rodeo Finals is a dream come true, and it’s coming true this weekend.

Peebles, who grew up in Sparwood, will be competing

in the Canadian Rodeo Finals, hosted in Edmonton, Alta., this weekend.

“I was working towards going to the Canadian Finals Rodeo, that was probably my biggest goal. And then sure enough, I got called the other day, and they asked if I could come and ride and I said, ‘of course’,” said the 18-year-old in an interview with The Free Press.

Peebles competes in trick rodeo, performing stunts and tricks on her horse. She has been actively involved in this style since she was just 12 years old.

“I’d seen the lady that coaches me, Niki Slundra, at a rodeo when I was younger and we were kind of looking around and trying to find some place to learn it and at the time it was still kind of rare to find someone to teach you,” said Peebles. “We noticed that she was just in Pincher Creek and she was hosting a clinic. I went and took that clinic and then she decided to give me lessons for three years. So we were doing a lesson a week for three years straight. And now I work for her and she helps me out.

She helped me get my first trick riding horse, she helped me become part of these associations.”

Peebles is currently a part of the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association in the United States and the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. The next step up from the Canadian Rodeo Finals would be to compete at the Wrangler International Finals, held in Las Vegas every December. While Peebles wasn’t invited to compete this year, it is still something that she hopes to achieve.

Currently, Peebles lives in Barrier B.C., obtaining an education in equine therapy, which will enable her to do chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy on horses. This is ideal for Peebles, as she wants to build her professional career around the equestrian world.

Peebles said that it was difficult at times to compete and be active in the industry from Sparwood.

“It was a little inconvenient just because the horse world isn’t all that big in Sparwood, but I’ve had horses all of my life and everything and my mom grew up around horses so when we found out about this, it took a lot of people and a lot of effort to get me to where I am,” she

said. “We had to travel and work harder for it, but in the end it’s really rewarding because you worked so hard for it. Because it is a small town, it’s super rewarding because when you do something like this, everybody just seems to know and everybody is just so supportive.”

Peebles credited her parents with being unconditionally supportive of her ambitions in this niche athletic world.

“They honestly do everything in their power to make this all work for me. They also make me work for it too – they’ve been just the best parents ever for it.”

Peebles is set to compete this weekend. Check next week’s edition of The Free Press for an update.

Peebles has been training and competing in trick horse rodeos since she was 12-years-old.

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by Leah Scheitel

On Nov. 4, Justin Trudeau was sworn in as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada. Almost as soon as he finished his oath, he made vast and sweeping changes, distinguishing himself from his Conservative predecessor, Stephen Harper.

The changes he made were making headline news, and even gaining traction with American news outlets (Canadian politics rarely does this – the last time was probably when Doug Ford announced his penchant for crack-cocaine).

And it is noteworthy – he made his 30-member cabinet up of equal parts men and women and includes highly distinguished people. For example, Harjit Sajjan, the new defense minister, collected valuable data for the Canadian government while in Afghanistan. Other minorities are also included in the composition of Trudeau’s cabinet, including one openly gay minister, one quadriplegic, and two First Nation ministers.

Trudeau is surfing right on top of the media tidal wave.

When asked by a reporter at a press conference why creating a cabinet of equal parts men and women was so important to him, Trudeau replied simply, “Because it’s 2015.”

And he’s right, it is 2015, and a person’s gender should not speak to how they will be able to do their job. Vice said it best when they released an article detailing all of the new ministers. With each one, it stated the gender of the minister and how it would affect their job. Listed under each one, it simply said it wouldn’t.

He’s only a week into his reign as prime minister, and already Trudeau is giving Canadians the progressive change they called for in the election. And it’s creating a celebratory atmosphere online, with memes, gifs and articles circulating with Canadian pride.

There is one issue that Trudeau’s victory has highlighted – sexism and it’s against Trudeau himself. Our new prime minister has been the focus of many headlines, talking about his chiseled features and strong genetics. It’s similar to that of which female movie stars face on the red carpets – people talking about their looks and disposition rather than the skills and qualities they possess to do their jobs.

Last week, New York Magazine published an interactive article in which people could dress up Trudeau in a variety of outfits, including boxing shorts and Superman underwear.

The Trudeau paper doll, as it’s dubbed, starts with Trudeau in the buff, with a maple leaf covering his genitals, complete with his tattoo on his upper right arm. The instructions read: “Drag and drop the items below to play dress up with Canada’s foxy new prime minister, who is more than just a great head of hair.”

This is just part of the onslaught to sexually exploit Justin Trudeau. While he may be more attractive to people than Stephen Harper ever was, it should not speak to how he does his job leading our country. A good head of hair isn’t a fundamental condition for leadership, and if it were, Kid Rock would be running the White House.

While Trudeau is trying to make change and appoint ministers based on credentials alone, he’s going to have to battle the people who see his as nothing other than a pretty face. Almost ironically, he’s battling a situation that most of his female cabinet ministers likely know all too well.

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This year marks a very special milestone - the 110th anniversary of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.

The inaugural Conservation Officer Day was proclaimed Nov. 4 in celebration of the anniversary. Eleven conservation officers from around British Columbia received awards in recognition of their bravery, dedication and service.

I am extremely proud of the hard work conservation officers throughout the province do every day, and I know it is not easy.

This anniversary is a chance to recognize and honour the dedicated men and women who make up the Conservation Officer Service - who every day go above and beyond their duties.

The Conservation Officer Service has grown leaps and bounds since its humble beginnings in 1905, when they were known as game wardens and were mostly volunteers. Today, the service is celebrated as a leader

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Conservation officers are the unsung heroes of our environment, tirelessly working to protect and preserve our natural resources, and fish and wildlife for future generations.

Yet their stories are seldom heard.

I've had the opportunity to speak with several conservation officers and hear some of their countless stories of why they love what they do.

Many of the conservation officers serving British Columbians got into the role because they are passionate about protecting our pristine wilderness and everything in it.

They speak of their love for the variety of the job, of meeting new people, taking in spectacular scenery and of helping to resolve conflicts with animals.

They tell stories of relocating bears, of remote patrols in the backcountry, and of helping teach municipalities the importance of wildlife management.

Several conservation officers were inspired by stories from family or friends, including one who grew up around a campfire with his game warden father. Many others fell into the role through their love of the

Letter to the Editor re: Wayne Stetski Apparently, the result of the recent federal election in Kootenay-Columbia has displeased Igor Gallyamov (Letter to the Editor, The Free Press, Nov. 5) His letter contained yet another attack on NDP MP Wayne Stetski, borne this time on the wings of a rumour which, Igor insists, has just surfaced.

The tone of Igor's correspondence suggests a high degree of personal animosity. It also places him neckdeep among those who wallow in the corrosive and intolerant negativity which is at very core of Harperite conservatism.

Like many others, he finds it impossible to accept the fact that his Conservative decade of political preening and triumphalist gloating over the perceived demise of a democratic and inclusive Canada, is over.

As it happens, Mr. Stetski was Manager of Provincial Parks for the Kootenays when Michel Trudeau died in an avalanche in Kokanee Glacier Park, and shared with

outdoors.

"I remember meeting my first conservation officer and knowing then, I would one day wear the uniform," recalled a young woman who has been on the job for nearly five years.

"We are the voice for wild things; wild things for which we love."

The role of a conservation officer is a diverse and demanding one.

There is no typical day. Often, the public isn't aware of the many different tasks an officer takes on. An officer could relocate a bear, track down a poacher and give a wilderness safety talk to students - all in the same shift.

I am proud of the conservation officers we have in our province, who are outside in the sun, rain, snow and sleet doing their best every day.

I hold the B.C. Conservation Officer Service in the highest esteem, and know that British Columbians join me in our appreciation of the integrity and values for which they serve the public.

I urge you to take a moment to thank your local conservation officer the next time you see them out in your community.

Mary Polak Minister of Environment

the Trudeau family in raising $1.1 million to sustain the Canadian Avalanche Association.

And so, because of this acquaintanceship, the rumour (which has just surfaced, according to Igor) is that Mr. Stetski will cross the floor of the House of Commons to sit on the Liberal benches. Naturally, he does not tell us that the rumour is groundless, unsubstantiated and is denied implicitly by Mr. Stetski.

There is, however, another rumour (which has just surfaced) that Igor has himself fabricated the anti-Stetski rumour. To disabuse us of this suspicion, perhaps he could tell us the truth and reveal his sources.

Otherwise some of your readers might give credence to a further rumour (which has just surfaced) that Igor wouldn't recognise the truth if it fell into his soup.

JC Vallance, Fernie, B.C.

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Moonlight Madness set for Nov. 19 “We have the Rocky Mountain Elementary School Choir come l k f o r d ’ s in. So they come in Moonlight usually between 1:30 Madness Craft and 2:30 and they sing Fair is set for another on stage,” said Mills, holiday season, taking adding that the Elkford over the Elkford Secondary School band Community Centre on usually plays later Nov. 19. on in the afternoon, From 1 p.m. until 8 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., 50 vendors will p.m. set up over 70 tables, “I tend to open it up. ready to sell their I will put it out there to homemade goods see if there is anyone in amongst other crafts. town that would like Organizer Karen the chance to sing on Mills said that she was stage. It’s Christmasy booked for vendors – sing on stage or play months before the an instrument, so it’s a The Elkford Moonlight Madness Craft Fair is set to take over the Elkford event. good chance for them Community Centre on Nov. 19.

Submitted photo “It’s a very well to get that experience,” attended craft fair and said. “A lot of them are just people said Mills. we are always booked. I was booked in from the home who make things every The craft fair takes over almost all of August and then I had a few cancellations year. They’re not businesses, they’re not the Community Centre, and Mills said and I was booked again by September,” doing it at any other craft fair - it’s that the foyer acts like a makeshift art she said in an interview with The Free purely a one off.” gallery.

Press. “This one’s been going for years Mills said people can expect to see a “We have artists that have formed and years, and it used to be in the mall lot of homemade goods, toques, scarves the arts society. They use the foyer area and then our mall has been updated and and trinkets that make great holiday because a lot of their work is really quite it hasn’t really got a central passage way presents. expensive so we are so busy at this event anymore. We moved it to the Elkford “We have all different things. We have and there are a lot of children running Community Centre in 2013.” ladies making chocolates who only around and stuff so they have an area Mills said that this craft fair is different do them for Christmas time, we have at the fireplace and they can display from others in the area because there are quilters, a bit of everything really. It’s their things up higher and there is a less a lot of vendors and artisans who prep quite a good one.” chance of anything getting broken. It’s a all year for this specific fair.

The event also features live good area as well,” she said.

“We have a few people in the entertainment, with school groups The Moonlight Madness Craft Fair community who do home crafts, so performing holiday-themed songs. will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 19. they only do Moonlight Madness,” she

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Fernie Snowmobile Association will be holding the

Annual General Meeting

on November 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm

at the Park Place Lodge in the restaurant area

Current membership is required to vote at this important meeting

How would you like to become a

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this winter season?

Join Fernie Adaptive Snow Program as a volunteer instructor today!

Contact Grace through www.fernieadaptiveski.ca to find out more!

District of Elkford 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0 P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • info@elkford.ca • www.elkford.ca

District of Elkford Public Notice Notice of Intent to provide a loan – Mountain Meadows Golf Club

District of Elkford Public Notice Notice of Intent to provide a loan – Wapiti Ski Club Society

Pursuant to section 24 and 94 of the Community Charter, Council must give notice of its intention to lend money.

Pursuant to section 24 and 94 of the Community Charter, Council must give notice of its intention to lend money.

Notice is hereby given that Council for the District of Elkford intends to provide an interest free line of credit of up to $135,000 to the Mountain Meadows Golf Club in 2015, to be used for the acquisition of major pieces of equipment, except for a maximum amount of $10,000 that can be allocated towards general operations based on the 2015 financial results.

Notice is hereby given that Council for the District of Elkford intends to provide an interest free line of credit of up to $150,000 to the Wapiti Ski Club Society in 2015 to be used for ski lift upgrades and other needs essential for the safe operation of the Wapiti Ski Hill.

The principal amount shall be repayable without interest by way of payment of equal consecutive annual installments of principal only of $6,750 each, commencing on the 15th day of December, 2016, and on the 15th day of December of each year thereafter until the principal amount has been repaid in full. The Club may make additional payments towards the principal balance at any time without notice, bonus, or penalty.

Curtis Helgesen Chief Administrative Officer October 28, 2015

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings

• Nov 23rd Regular Council • Nov 24th Urban Wildlife Management Advisory Committee Deer Count • Nov 24th Urban Wildlife Management Advisory Committee Meeting • Dec 14th Regular Council

@ 6:00 pm

@ 4:00 pm @ 5:00 pm @ 6:00 pm

These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

The principal amount shall be repayable without interest by way of payment of equal consecutive annual installments of principal only of $5,000 each, commencing on the 1st day of June, 2016, and on the 1st day of June of each year thereafter until the principal amount has been repaid in full. The Society may make additional payments towards the principal balance at any time without notice, bonus, or penalty.

Curtis Helgesen Chief Administrative Officer October 28, 2015

Elkford Aquatic Centre Annual Maintenance Shutdown: November 23 - December 7, 2015

This year, the Aquatic Centre’s Annual Maintenance Shutdown will take place from November 23 to December 7, 2015, rather than in its usual month of September.

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We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits: (Interim) Deputy Director, Fire Rescue and Emergency Services For more information: www.elkford.ca

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Monday

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 10:30am – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:00 to 11:00am – Red Cross 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 • 1:00pm – Dominoes at the Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:30pm - Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 4:00pm – Special Olympics Athletes Bowling, Sparwood Lanes • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00pm – Bridge at the Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00pm – Mahjong at the Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 7:00pm – Celebrate Recovery at Mountainside Church • 7:00pm – Community Climb Night at Evolution Climbing Gym • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Ladies Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Hot Tub Only at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesday

• 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafit at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 10:30am – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:00 to 11:00am – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym at the Fernie Family 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 •11:00am – Crafts at the Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 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 8:00pm – Public Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:30pm - Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30pm - Ladies Archery at the Elks Hall • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital • 7:00 to 9:00pm – Public Drop In Climbing at College of the Rockies • 7:30pm – Cribbage at the Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Mixed Boxing Recreational at Old School Boxing Club • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Wednesday

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 8:30 to 9:15am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool • 9:00 to 10:30am – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:00 to 11:00am – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim 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 • 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym at the Fernie Family Centre • 10:30 to Noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool • 10:30 to Noon – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 11:45am – Gentle Fit at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 1:00pm – Cards at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 1:00pm – Decorative Arts at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim 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 • 6:00 to 9:00pm – Drop in Workshop at Clawhammer Press • 6:30pm – Tae Chi at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 7:00pm – Quilting at Seniors

Drop In Centre Fernie • 8:00 to 9:00pm –14+ Aquafit at the Sparwood Pool

Thursday

• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to 10:30am – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre • 9:00 to 11:00am – Red Cross 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 • 1:00pm – Pay Me Cards at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:30pm - Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:30 to 9:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Friday

• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 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 11:00am – Red Cross Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00 to Noon – Red Cross Swim 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 • 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at

the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 3:30 to 5:30pm - Red Cross Swim 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 • 7:30pm – Cribbage at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie • 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen/Adult Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre

Saturday

• Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre open at Fernie Aquatic Centre • Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre • 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:00 to 3:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool • 2:30 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 • 7:30pm – Social at Seniors Drop In Centre Fernie

Sunday

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

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Columbia Valley, Fernie Arena Bonecrusher and Friends, Indie/Punk Band at the Royal Lobsterfest at Bridge Bistro. Reservations at 250-423-3002 Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Kamloops, Fernie Arena Big Shake & Commit present Shred Movie Night & After Party, the Royal Pre-Christmas Craft/ Garage Sale, Fernie Legion 10 am – 4 pm Concert Series, Melissa Lauren, The Arts Station Moonlight Madness Craft Fair, Elkford Conference Centre 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Masquerade Ball, the Royal Holiday Craft Fair, Fernie Community Centre Craft & Small Business Fair, Sparwood Murder Murder, Band at the Royal Fernie Ghostriders vs.

Sicamous, Fernie Arena Public Image Ltd., Vogue Theatre Concert Series, Slocan Ramblers, The Arts Station Craft Fair, Greenwood Mall Sparwood Tree Lighting, Centennial Square Sparwood Rachel Butterworth, The Arts Station Gallery Reception: Deck the Walls, The Arts Station Pirates, Ships & Treasure Maps, Fernie Library 1 – 2:30pm Dublic DJs, the Royal

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Bears In and Around Our Community

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Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

Ph: 250.423.6817 Fx: 250.423.3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250.423.4226

Fernie Aquatic Centre

250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250.423.4466

Fernie Memorial Arena

The City of Fernie reminds residents to store their garbage in a secure garage or shed or inside your house until collection day. Excess household garbage may be taken free of charge 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).

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 free of attractants (garbage and bird feeders), bears will move on resulting in a safer community and avoiding the unnecessary destruction of bears. Your help and compliance is appreciated. For more information on waste regulations please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca to view Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

Keep our community safe.

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

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

Civic Committees Invitation to Citizens The City of Fernie invites residents who want to have a say and make a difference in our community to apply to serve as a member on the Leisure Services Advisory Board. This is a volunteer position and members participate in an advisory capacity to City Council.

This committee meets once each quarter during regular business hours. If you are interested please review the Terms of Reference on the City’s website under “Civic Boards & Committees” to determine if the committee is the right fit for you and forward a letter of interest outlining your related experience and a brief statement regarding what you feel you will contribute to the committee. Include all contact information.

Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • In Person: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue • Fax: 250 423.3034 • Mail: City of Fernie, Corporate Administration Services, Box 190, Fernie BC, V0B 1M0 • Email: email submission should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca Thank you for your interest in serving the civic needs of your City!

Leisure Services Happenings Thank You Sponsors!

The Fernie Leisure Service Department would like to extend a big thank you to the following sponsors of our Haunted Hogwarts event. Thanks to you it was a huge success.

- Overwaitea Foods - Anne’s Independent Grocers - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - Starbucks - McDonalds Fernie Aquatic Centre Fall 2015 Swim Schedule (September 6 – December 19, 2015) Public Swim Monday to Friday 7:00am-1:00pm and 3:00pm-8:00pm Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm Water Slide Monday to Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm Saturday and Sunday, 1:00pm-5:00pm Aqua Fit Active Fit Mon/Wed/Fri - 8:30am-9:15am Gentle Fit Tues/Thurs/Fri - 10:30am-11:15am Crocodile Swim 1st and 3rd Saturday each month 3:00pm-5:00pm Swim Lessons Registration for Winter Swim Lessons from January to March 2016 will open starting November 30, 2015.

For more information all Aquatic Programs

including Lifeguard Training courses and Private Aquatic bookings available please call the Fernie Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466.

Fernie Memorial Arena Fall Public Programs Adult Shinny Monday-Thursday, 8:45am-10:15am Public Skating Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30am-11:15am Free Admission Parent & Tot Wednesday, 10:30am-11:15am Free Admission Skate & Shoot Wednesday, 11:45 am-1:00pm No School Fridays Youth Shinny 10:45am – 11:45am No School Fridays Public Skating Noon – 12:45pm Public Skating Friday, 7:00pm-8:15pm Saturday, 2:00pm-3:45pm & 6:45pm-8:15pm Sunday, 2:15pm-4:00pm Please note Public Skating is not scheduled during Fernie Ghostrider home games and other scheduled special events. The next Ghostrider Home Games are November 13th, and 14th at 7:30pm. Fernie Minor Hockey Tournament on November 14th, no public skating in afternoon or evening.

Help Us Keep Our Community Attractive and Safe The City of Fernie constantly works to improve the beauty and cleanliness of the community. Randomly discarded trash, even the smallest item such as a cigarette butt, pop can, and plastic bag endangers our environment, our wildlife and the beauty of our community.

Littering is illegal and had this been observed by a bylaw enforcement officer or RCMP, an alleged offender could have been fined.

Please help prevent litter: • Always dispose of your trash in the proper receptacle; • If you have children, teach them to do the same; • Carry a litter bag and use it; • Never throw anything out of your car window; • Always clean up your site after a picnic and other activities in the parks; • Cover trash receptacles tightly when you put them out for collection; • Secure your load if you carry trash or loose material in a truck Please note that cigarette butts are one of the most prevalent litter problems in our community. We urge the smokers to exercise more care and dispose of the butts properly and legally. In addition to ruining the beauty of our community littering is an expensive habit for taxpayers.

Money is wasted picking it up, and nonbiodegradable items like cigarette butts, plastics and cans clog storm drains.

For more information regarding littering violations please visit the City’s website to view Public Places Bylaw No. 2181, or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca

Volunteer Appreciation!

The City of Fernie and Columbia Power invite you, our Community Volunteers, to the 2015 Volunteer Appreciation Event!

Join us as we honour and thank YOU who work so tirelessly to make Fernie the special place it is.

We would like to treat you to lunch and spend some time sharing how volunteers like you help to make our community a better place!

When: Friday, November 27, 2015 Time: 12 Noon to 2:00pm Where: Senior Citizen Drop In Centre 552-3rd Avenue RSVP: 250-423-4458 or email information@fernieheritagelibrary. com We hope all our Amazing Community Volunteers will join us!

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Throwback Thursday

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Fire Rages During Storm

A fire, breaking out during a raging blizzard Monday afternoon, razed the entire interior of the old Crow’s Nest Trading Building on Victoria Avenue, owned by George D. Quail and housing Quail’s Bowling Alleys and Simpson-Sears mail order office A small blaze started about 9 a.m. when Mr. Quail was thawing out a drain

FERNIE’S SKI HILL TO BE OPENED BY MAYOR The anxiously awaited official opening of Fernie’s new ski hill, chalet and ski tow will take place on Sunday, Feb. 12th, starting at 1 p.m. Mayor James White will perform the opening ceremony and cut the ribbon declaring the ski hill well and truly opened.

Hundreds of skiers and spectators are

pipe in the attic with a blow torch.

Mr. Quail used a fire extinguisher to douse the flames, but evidently some still-smoldering embers began to burn again in the afternoon and had made considerable headway before being noticed.

Fire Chief R.O. Corrigan, his crew of eight and a number of volunteers responded to the alarm at 3:40 p.m. but were unable to stop the fire before the interior of the building had been completely gutted.

A fire-wall prevented the fire from entering the adjoining TritesWood Department Store, although some basement stock was damaged by water.

expected to turn out to see the skiing exhibitions which will be on three times during the afternoon, also the ski rescue teams will be giving demonstrations.

The ski tow will be in operation and will be free all day. Coffee and refreshments will be available at the chalet, which will be open from now on to the end of the season.

As soon as the news gets around to the outside districts it is expected many will be taking advantage of the excellent facilities provided by the Snow Valley Ski association of Fernie.

BOSSIO BROTHERS OPEN NEW BUILDING

The bowling alleys on the main floor were badly damaged but the articles in stock in the Simpson-Sears office were removed to the LaSalle Furniture and Electric Store.

Mr. Quail told the Free Press he planned to rebuild the interior of the damaged structure as soon as possible.

The new Bossio Mo-

tors building, on No. 3 Highway between Hansen and Cox Streets, is now nearing completion and will be opened for business tomorrow.

Construction began in May and the last of the interior finishing is expected to be completed in about two weeks. Cost of the entire project is in the vicinity of $200,000.

NEW ARRIVALS

YIP – To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yip, of Fernie, on January 6, a son.

DILLON – To Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dillon, of Fernie, on January 12, a daughter.

WRIGHT – To Mr. and Mrs. James Wright, of Newgate, on January 13, a daughter.

SAGERT – To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sagert, of Fernie, on January 19, a daughter.

CHATTERSON – To Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Chatterson, of Natal, on January 21, a son.

POUPART – To Mr. and Mrs. Paul Poupart, of Fernie, on January 22, a son.

SWEET – To Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sweet, of Crow’s Nest, on January 23, a daughter.

WHITE – To Mr. and Mrs. Gillard White, of Fernie, on January 23, a daughter.

The project is an enterprise of Albert and Frank Bossio, both of whom were born and raised in Fernie.

Albert Bossio began his business career in 1939 when he established the Annex Cash Grocery at the corner of Chipman Avenue and Jaffray Street. He was joined in 1941 by brother Frank who had for some years been employed with Macdonalds Consolidated here, and the following year they built the present Trading Co. Ltd. Store across the street from their original site.

TOWN TALK Mr. and Mrs. C. Bendicson had a treat over Labour Day weekend when thirty-five members of their family paid them a visit.

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Mrs. Ed. Sawatski and son of Winnipeg are holidaying in the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tymchuk, and friends.

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Robina Rawson returned home after spending two weeks’ holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Clowers and Judy, of Whitefish, Mont.

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and her brother Michael of Burnaby have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fetzko for the past two weeks.

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Mr. and Mrs. Mike Komarevich of Calgary were weekend visitors to Fernie.

Miss Joy Ott of Calgary was a weekend visitor at McBains Lake with her mother, Mrs. Adie Ott, of Revelstoke.

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on Community Gaming Grant Applications for Human and Social Services with MLA Bill Bennett 1. Applications for the human and social services intake are being accepted from eligible organizations until Nov. 30th.

2. Examples include: food banks, shelters, drop-in centres, neighborhood houses, Aboriginal friendship centres, transition houses, support for people dealing with diseases, Scouting, daycares and service clubs.

3. To apply for a Community Gaming Grant, we encourage organizations to visit https://www.gaming.gov.bc.ca/grants/ index.htm Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca

Adaptive ski program looking for instructors

By Leah Scheitel Free Press Staff

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he Fernie Adaptive Ski Program is hoping for two things: a good snow year and to grow the number of people they can help get on skis this year.

FIRE (Fernie Inspire the Race to Empower), as the program is known, was started about five years ago. Founder Grace Brulotte was inspired to start a program in Fernie after having to travel to Kimberley to experience skiing for the first time.

“I went skiing in Kimberley for the first time – sit skiing. We didn’t have a program running so I had to go to Kimberley. I fell so in love with skiing and I was so excited about it that I came home and I sat down and I basically said to myself, that it’s really too bad that we didn’t have a program here,” Brulotte told The Free Press. “I have crazy ideas, and when I have crazy ideas, I just go ahead and do them. So I just decided that I was going to start my own adaptive ski program and that’s where it all started.”

Brulotte, now 19, has seen FIRE expand in its lifetime. In its first year of operation, FIRE had six students. Last year, they had 12, and are hoping to expand again this year.

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year,” Brulotte said.

The program will start in mid-January, and is expected to run through until the first week of April, depending on snow conditions.

Anyone who is skilled at skiing or snowboarding is eligible to become an instructor for FIRE. Brulotte has a lot of respect for the instructors, and said the students also hold them in high regard.

“We like to call our instructors superheroes – the reason we call them superheroes is because all of our students basically when they start they come up with this wall in front of them that says they can’t do skiing or snowboarding because they have a disability. What our instructors do is that they karate kick that wall down and say no you can do this and we are going to show you how. Basically they become superheroes to our students. That’s why it’s so special for our instructors to be involved in this program,” she said.

Brulotte has a disability called Arthrogryposis, which has controlled much of her childhood.

“I spent my whole childhood figuring out how to spell it,” she said. “It stiffens all the joints in my limbs so I can’t bend my arms and legs. I use an electric wheelchair but I’m still quite independent and mobile.”

After she tried skiing, she fell in love with the feeling of it, and finally understood what all of the fuss was about.

“I grew up hearing about powder but I didn’t know how it felt until I experienced it and I understood why people flip out about it so much.

And it was also being able to be free because in the winter I’m basically cooped up inside all day long because I can’t get up and walk around, so it was just a way for me to get out and experience something really fun and exciting.”

Brulotte said FIRE has been well received and supported by the community.

“They have been really awesome with making donations and making sure we have everything that we need,” said Brulotte, adding that the next biggest supporter is Highline 100.

Brulotte is encouraging anyone interested in the program or in becoming an instructor to check out FIRE’s website at Fernieadaptiveski.ca.

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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)

Monday, November 16, 2015

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Monday, November 30, 2015

Committee of the Whole Meeting at 1:00 pm

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Monday, December 7, 2015

Thinking about moving to Sparwood? There are endless reasons why you should: a great community spirit, exceptional location, and incredible lifestyle opportunities.

Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 pm at Causeway Bay Red Cedar Room

Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm

Whether you are considering moving here or already live here and are considering building your own home, we have two (2) residential lots available for sale at very reasonable prices.

Please join Mayor McDougall and Council on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 for a Town Hall meeting at the Causeway Bay Hotel. You are invited to share your thoughts on issues that matter to you and the community. It’s about working together for a better and stronger Sparwood!

Whitewood Crescent There are two (2) single family residential lots zoned R-1A allowing for an optional modular for sale at the appraised price of $54,000. All sales will be subject to an option in favour of the District requiring a building permit within two (2) years of the date of sale, exercisable at 90% of the original sale price. The sale must close within 90 days of the date of offer.

Causeway Bay Hotel – Red Cedar Room, 102 Red Cedar Drive Wednesday, November 18, 2015 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

What should we keep doing? What should we stop doing?

What could we change?

Doors will open at 6:30 pm to provide citizens with an opportunity to ask questions of individual members of Council and staff prior to the panel discussion and audience interaction which shall take place from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Council will be providing citizens with an update on Notice Issuance of collecting a Landfeedback Use Permit current District projects, discussing issues ofof common concern, and from the community.

Land Use Permit to the Sunset Ridge Ski Society for use of the lands described, and as outlined in pink on the map below, as:

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Sparwood is situated in the South-Eastern corner of BC. Sparwood is a family- friendly Rocky Mountain community nestled in the heart of BC's Elk Valley. Our community offers exceptional lifestyle opportunities just out the back door that include world-class skiing, fishing, hiking, biking, and hunting or simply spending time in the great outdoors.

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Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. If you are not available, please share your ideas and suggestions in writing to Sparwood@sparwood.ca.

At the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, October 19th, 2015, Council approved the issuance of a

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LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PL 15167 The portion of LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 4135 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN 11139 EXCLUDING PLANS 12959, 14073, 14239, 14941, 15165, 15166, 15167 & NEP82772 west of Ponderosa Drive LOT 45 DISTRICT LOT 6251 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN 13055 EXCLUDING PART INCLUDED IN PLAN 14941

The Permit allows for these lands to be used for cross-country ski activities, including those mprovements and maintenance required and approved for these activities for the period of five (5) years.

Atthis thedoes Regular Council Meeting of Monday, 19th, Councilof approved the While not limit the use of these lands by October those who are2015, not members the lease orissuance Society, of hosea using lands should keep aware of the ski activity and Land these Use Permit to the Sunset Ridgeand Skirespectful Society for usecross-country of the lands described, and on-going as outlined rail maintenance. Residents should also be reminded that the use of motorized recreational vehicles is in pink oninthe mapareas, below, as: not permitted these pursuant to the ATV, Motorcycle and Snowmobile Bylaw 823c, 2000.

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For more information contact the District of Sparwood at 250.425.6271 or email tmelcer@sparwood.ca Details on each lot are available at: www.Sparwood.ca/land

Sparwood Heights Recreation Infrastructure Community Consultation

As of November 2015, the development of a new 19 unit multi-family housing development located in the Cherrywood Subdivision will result in the removal of the Sparwood Heights Tennis and Half Basketball Courts.

Due to the loss of the tennis and basketball courts Sparwood will be undertaking a community consultation process in order to determine the preferred replacement recreation infrastructure.

Residents are asked to complete a survey and take part in follow-up consultation sessions.

The replacement infrastructure will be determined upon conclusion of the consultation process and largely be dependent on the desired asset to be constructed, balanced with available resources.

The new recreation infrastructure will be partially funded through the sale proceeds of the multifamily lot.

For more information please visit www.sparwood.ca/heightsconsultation

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A 10% deposit is required and you must enter into a sales agreement with the District of Sparwood to pay the balance within 90 days. These lots are subject to GST.

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While this does not limit the use of these Schedule A lands by those who are not members of the lease or Society, those using these lands should keep aware and respectful of the cross-country ski activity and on-going trail maintenance. Residents should also be reminded that the use of motorized recreational vehicles is not permitted in these areas, pursuant to the ATV, Motorcycle and Snowmobile Bylaw 823, 2000.

For more information, please visit our Main Office between 8:30am and 4:00pm or contact us anytime at: 136 Spruce Avenue Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 t: 250-425-6271 e: sparwood@sparwood.ca

District of Sparwood “Sparwood Traffic, Parking and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 472, 1987, Amendment Bylaw 1106, 2012” prohibits on-street parking from six o’clock a.m. to four o’clock p.m. October 1 to March 31 inclusive.

Residents should note that: • Parking on the street during snow plowing, snow removal, snow hauling, or sanding operations is prohibited; • It is an offence to push, place or throw or allow to be pushed, placed or thrown any snow or ice upon a highway or lane; • That no advance warning is required under the bylaw and the Motor Vehicle Act and offending vehicles will be towed.

• Please make appropriate arrangements for parking your vehicles.

The Bylaw Enforcement Department would like to thank all Sparwood residents for a productive and successful on-street parking period last winter and we look forward to working with you again this year.

Centennial Square 2-Hour Parking Limit

In response to requests from local businesses, the District has posted a 2-hour parking time limit for Centennial Square. We would like to remind everyone of the availability of the 2 parking lots adjacent to the square for longer parking requirements. This change is to ensure that our local businesses have sufficient parking outside their establishments for easy access by customers.

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Local children invited to visit Santa’s Workshop Submitted

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anta will be moving his workshop south for a night to give Elk Valley children a chance to shop for gifts for their family.

Cora Goulet, workshop organizer, said the event will be held in conjunction with the Sparwood Craft Fair on Nov. 20. The Workshop will be open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is open to children age two to 12 years old.

$5,” said Goulet. There will also be draws for door prizes.

Last year, the event raised more than $600 for Toys for Tots and this year the money raised will be split between Toys for Tots and the Sparwood Food Bank.

To finish off the experience, kids will be invited to build a Christmasthemed craft.

Goulet said she got the idea to make it a community event after her son attended

a storage unit was donated by Rick Pater, and Overwaitea and Ann’s Independent Grocer have been big supporters as well.

Flyers will go home with elementary school children about a week before the Workshop.

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“It works out really well having them the same night,” Goulet said.

Santa’s Workshop will be in the Sparwood Curling Club Lounge, upstairs in the Sparwood Recreation Centre.

Volunteers will take the kids around the tables to help them choose gifts for the important people in their lives, and then the gifts will be wrapped.

“Most things will cost a dollar, but there will be a table with gifts for 25 cents, and another one with special baskets being put together by volunteers which will go for

one at his elementary school years ago, and she thought it should be an annual thing.

“He bought a little ceramic pig for his dad, and he was so excited about it. I love when people tell me how excited their kids were giving their gifts on Christmas day.”

Most of the items have been donated by the community and the Elk Valley Thrift Store. Goulet said the use of

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Ghostriders suffer two losses “I think Pascal said it best, the process sometimes is more important to the he Ghostriders outcome, and how hard played two we played being so shortgames against handed is easily something their divisional rivals we can build off of.” this weekend, and lost The Ghostriders were both games by one goal. shorthanded, with only 13 On Friday, the skaters for Saturday night’s Ghostriders hosted their game. Captain Cole Keebler biggest rival and current had to sit out after a slash division leader the injured him. Even with that, Kimberley Dynamiters.

Mohr said that the team was It was the first time in high spirits. the two teams played “Our job was to try and against each other all keep them positive and say, year. look at what you did, you The Ghostriders were down, you had 13 played catch up most of skaters, and you came back. the game, never gaining Let’s build off of that, let’s the edge, but they never not worry about the results let the Nitros too far so much. We can work off of ahead. The end result how hard you guys played was a 4-3 win for the and how much character Nitros, who continued you showed.” their multi-game The Ghostriders have winning streak. picked up some new “It was a good game. players, including Brandon The guys played hard, The Ghostriders celebrate after scoring a goal Breithaupt and Nolan they battled. We made against Kimberley on Friday night. They lost the Legacy, and Mohr is looking Photo by L. Scheitel a few costly mistakes game 4-3. at the possibility of using that really cost us some affiliate players to fill out the goals. But mistakes will happen and the effort was lineup for the next three games. there the whole game. We saw some great things; some The Ghostriders hosted the Golden Rockets on other guys stepped up today that got some points and Tuesday night, however the results were past press some goals. There was a lot of positive,” said Pascal deadline. They face Columbia Valley on Friday and Morency, assistant coach of the Ghostriders. the Kamloops Storm on Saturday night. Game time for Ryan Teslak, Taylor Sincennes and Evan Reid scored both games is 7:30 p.m, and all three games are at the the three goals for the Ghostriders. The Ghostriders Fernie Memorial Arena. have been looking to enhance scoring opportunities for secondary lines. Morency said the Ghostriders performance against Kimberley is a good sign of that.

“Normally most of our goals come from the first line,” he said. “That just tells us that we were able to produce points other ways. That was good to see.”

There wasn’t much rest between games, as the Ghostriders traveled to Invermere to face Columbia Valley on Saturday night. Games in Invermere have as of October 31, 2012 W L PTS been a point of contention for the Ghostriders, as they have been unable to win in their arena yet this season.

Coal Valley Pontiac 1 0 2 The Ghostriders came back from a 4-1 deficit to tie Manitoulin Transport 1 0 2 the game before Columbia Valley scored the winning EV Bighorn Outfitters 1 0 2 goal with less than a second left in regulation time.

“They scored to win with literally not even a second Sparwood Esso 1 0 2 on the clock. It was tough. The boys played so A&B Liquor Store 0 1 0 hard,” said Head Coach Craig Mohr. “It was kind of Alpine Lumber 0 1 0 heartbreaking and gut wrenching but they played so Falkins Insurance 0 1 0 hard. It was tough not even to get a point.”

Even with the two defeats, Mohr is optimistic that Kal Tire 0 1 0 the games show good improvements and areas to focus on for better outcomes in future games.

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Melissa Lauren to perform in Fernie

Life just kept falling back into these tornados and coming out of the other side of them, and that’s what a lot of or the sixth performance in the album deals with,” she said. “I the Arts Station’s fall concert had been working a lot more with series, Toronto-based musician these really great musicians so I was Melissa Lauren will be performing using their knowledge and expertise live on Nov. 18. to up the game with the harmony Lauren released her sophomore a little bit and make it a little more album titled Your Mess on Oct. 27, interesting, to make it different from which she is supporting in this tour my first album.” of B.C. and Alberta.

Toronto-based musician, Melissa Lauren, is Lauren said the audience could “I got a Canada Arts Council Grant, playing at the Arts Station on Nov. 18. expect to hear a collection of older Photo by L. Scheitel so a lot of the songs were already and newer songs, including a few written and then we pulled some classics.

Nathan Hiltz. more together that were kind of on “It will be a mix of both because I “In Fernie, it’s a duo, myself and a the back burner. The grants are great guitar – Nathan Hiltz,” said Lauren. “He started doing the songs quite a while because they give you the fire to finish worked on the album with me, played ago, writing them and performing them. some things that you maybe wouldn’t with me and we are having a baby We will definitely be doing the album have finished in time. Then we recorded together.” songs but then also new songs, because it over the winter,” said Lauren in an Lauren’s music style is heavily then over the summer I was refreshing interview with The Free Press. I wanted influenced by jazz and blues, making for the repertoire a little bit just to change to kind of wait for the right time to a wholesome sound. Her inspiration for it up,” she said. “So there will be some release it. Summer – there was a lot Your Mess was to tell stories about life’s new stuff that I have been doing as well going on, so we waited until the fall.” as the album songs and there are old turbulent times.

The tour is a mere eight days long, but “I suppose lots of crazy changes ones and classics that I love and throw Lauren plans to cover some distances, kept happening in my life. I was doing in for set enders.” playing in Edmonton, Calgary, Salmon songwriting with a partner at the time Lauren will take the stage at the Arts Arm and Invermere, along with her stop and they just were inspired by change Station at 8 p.m. on Nov. 18. Tickets can in Fernie. She will be accompanied by a and my own life and my own stories. be purchased at the Arts Station or at variety of musicians, including guitarist Freshies.

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Museum hosting mock trial of Picariello randomly from ticket holders, will decide if Picariello and Lassandro would be guilty he Fernie Museum will or innocent under today's be hosting a mock trial at approach to the case.” the Fernie Courthouse The Museum hosted three to reexamine the trial of Emilio events since September, all in Picariello. The event is the last in honour of the exhibit. a series in honour of their current “This event is the exhibit, The Rise and Fall of Emilio culmination of a slate of Picariello. programming related to the Lori Bradish, museum coordinator Picariello exhibit that has and organizer of the event, said that been hosted by the museum. the trial is intended to educate the The fall opening Chautauqua public on the story of Picariello. was an opportunity to host “Guilty or Innocent is a special The historic Fernie courthouse, where the original trial visitors to the museum to Submitted photo event, hosted by the Fernie of Emilio Picariello was held. view the new exhibit while Museum, being held in the Fernie still offering the feel of the historic outdoor tent revival feel. courthouse to examine the trial of Emilio Picariello and The second program, the Friday Night Speak Easy, was timed Florence Lassandro. In 1922 the two were tried, convicted to coincide with the end of October and was in keeping and eventually hanged in the murder of Alberta Provincial with the secretive Gate Night of past times. The court case Police officer Stephen Oldacres Lawson,” Bradish said. “The examination is the culmination of the exhibit and was a fitting court case will be introduced to the audience by a “judge” or end to the museum’s program series,” said Bradish. She said moderator. The historical aspects of the era – prohibition, rum that the museum is committed to bringing “history alive” running- will give the audience a feel for what was the social with innovative programs relating to all of the exhibits that sentiment of the times. Fernie lawyers Karen Tse and Graeme they curate.

Nunn, from Rockies Law, will be examining the trial from Their next exhibit will focus on Waterton Lakes National a 2015 lens. Nunn and Tse will discuss how Picariello and Park. Titled Peace Parks Explorations, the exhibit will feature Lassandro may have been charged today and how the Crown the photography of Nomran E. Riley. It is set to start in late and the Defense would perhaps approach the case differently, January and will run until the end of April. or not, as a result. Based on their presentation, a "jury", chosen

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lorence Phillips (nee Smith) was born in Coal Creek, when it was a thriving community. Her mother and father met at the Trites-Wood store in Coal Creek, where father was a butcher and mother worked in dry goods. Florence has fond memories of catching the train to Fernie with her grandmother, and during these trips, the engineer, Johnny Dufour would let her blow the whistle.

When she was three, the family moved into Fernie, settling in a house in the Annex, and later moved to 9th Ave. Florence recalls growing up when every part of Fernie had its own school. “I learned how to do old time dancing at the Annex school. Lloyd Phillips taught dance and played the fiddle,” she recalls.

Florence enjoyed school, and remembers every day at lunch she would go to the blacksmith’s shop and watch him shoe horses. “Horses were my passion.” When she was 16, she got her own horse, and together with friend Shirley Uphill tried the art of trick riding. “We tried the ‘suicide drag’ but we never thought we would fall off,” she laughs.

As a teen, Florence would sing on stage accompanied by Shirley. She would also yodel, an art she learned from her grandmother, who would yodel her to sleep when she was as a child. She worked at the Kootenay Telephone Company as an operator, and for many years at Robinson’s store.

At the age of 16, at the Fernie rodeo grounds, Florence met her husbandto-be, Alexander Phillips, a grandson of Michael Phillipps, one of the original pioneers of the Kootenays. Married in the early 1950s, and living in Grasmere, Florence recalls her mother-in-law, Susit, taking her for walks in the woods and teaching her about herbal medicine. “She was very good to me,” she shares.

Three years into the marriage came a move to Fernie, at which time Alex worked in a local mine, until he and Florence moved to work in the local bush camps. “We worked in every bush camp around, living in one and two bedroom houses with a wood stove and no plumbing. We lived in a bush camp where Elkford is, and we would get water from the Elk River,” Florence notes. Over the next nine years, the couple would welcome seven children.

Florence speaks of Alex with great respect. “He worked at the Elko sawmill, as a sawyer and a faller, and was made a boss. Alex could take things and transform them into other things that they were not meant to be. He was brilliant.”

When Florence was 56, she saw an ad in the paper encouraging older people to attend the College of the Rockies (COTR). With a love of working with children, she enrolled in the Special Education program, and went on to receive her diploma. She secured a position working with children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) on the reserve in Cranbrook as well as with First Nations children in Cranbrook schools. “This was the beginning of a wonderful, wonderful time in my life.”

At the age of 65, as was the law, Florence took mandatory retirement from her position. “My whole world fell apart. I thought, my life is disappearing,” she divulges.

Florence admits she does not like the changes she has seen in Fernie over the years. “I don’t like where it is going. All the clearing of trails, it makes me sad. The bears always lose. People are coming here because it is wild and beautiful and they change it to be not wild and beautiful. It is heartbreaking really.”

Florence is a valued member of the board of the Fernie Family Housing Society. These days she keeps herself busy with painting, making paper beads and jewellery, clay work, reading, writing poetry and collecting driftwood and fossils.

With an unbridled zest for living and true pioneer spirit, Florence Phillips is this weeks “face of the valley.”

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Arts Station to host 25th anniversary party opened last week that will be on display. We also have an historical exhibit that will be he Fernie Arts Station is hosting upstairs for viewing as well.” a party to celebrate their 25th Musical acts include birthday. Held on Nov. 13, Heather McDonald, Red Girl the event features multiple musical and the Relief Committee, acts, a variety of refreshments and along with an acoustic set galleries open to all attendees. from Shred Kelly. DJ Jay Ray Erin Teeple, administrator at the will be performing upstairs, Arts Station and the organizer of the close to the cocktail bar. event, said that it is intended to be “The plan, keep it busy, a fun night to celebrate the arts in keep it rocking, lots to see Fernie. and it’s going to be really “It’s going to be really fun and we The Arts Station is celebrating 25 years on Nov. 13. fun,” said Teeple. “We are have a great committee on board that Photo by L. Scheitel really looking forward to it is kind of putting everything together acts to keep the guests entertained. and would like to see the so it’s going to be done up quite nice,” “We are going to have live acts in the community out to support and celebrate said Teeple. theatres throughout the night and we 25 years.”

The event is set to start at 7 p.m. and are also going to have a DJ upstairs,” Tickets to the anniversary party are will go until midnight. Teeple said that she said. “We have our Celebration of $25 and can be purchased at the Arts they have booked a variety of musical the Artists of 25 years art gallery that Station or Scotiabank.

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MUSIL, (NEE-HOLMES) ELLEN March 21st, 1926 - November 2nd, 2015 Born in Michel, BC, the youngest daughter, to William and Phoebe Holmes. Ellen passed away peacefully in Fernie. She was predeceased by her husband, Len Musil (d.

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On Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 the Stokie family regretfully bid farewell to their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Tom was born in Australia in 1927, and had lived in Fernie since 1967, where he raised a large family with his loving wife Margaret, and worked as an engineer for Westar.

Tom was an avid sailor and ski instructing was his passion. He and Margaret raised a large brood of passionate alpine enthusiasts.

Tom was known and loved by many people in Fernie and he lives on in the form of his three children, eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Please join the family on Nov. 21 from 1:30 – 3:30 at the Senior Citizens Centre to share memories of Tom. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Emily Brydon Foundation.

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Lands Administrator The First Nations Framework for Land Management allows First Nations to opt out of land related sections of the Indian Act thereby enabling us to manage our reserve lands under an overarching Haisla Land Code. The Haisla Land Code was ratified by the community last year.

We are seeking someone who is qualified as a Lands Administrator or is likely to be qualified for the role by April 1, 2016.

Full details can be found on: http://www.haisla.ca/council/job-opportunities/ Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume along with three references, no later than 4 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 to: Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Fax (250) 632-2840 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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

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

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Real Estate

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

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Well kept 2 bedroom furnished Condo for rent in Sparwood Heights Includes fridge, stove, washer/dryer, storage area, use of exercise room & sauna. No Smoking, No Pets. $950 per month, Heat included Available immediately Call 250-425-4431

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GOLDEN OAK GARDENS 1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)- month 2 Bdrm - $850 (& up)- month

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2 Bed, 1 Bath condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. $900 per month, with a $300 rebate each month for the first 6 months,utilities not included.

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

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

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

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

These units are in a new complex. New stainless steel appliances, granite counters, in suite washer/dryer. Building comes with an elevator and on site storage unit. No smoking or pets allowed. References required. (Utilities not included) Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711 PineCrest Apartments Sparwood BC

Move in special - receive $300 after 3 months. Also receive 20% of your damage deposit back after 1 year - some conditions apply. We have a one and two bedroom in fully newly renovated building. Some furnished suites with all new furniture. Pet friendly (some conditions apply) $775 to $925.

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

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Talk to us today to find out more about free employment services.

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Resumes with cover letter should be forwarded to: Andrea Horton Publisher The Free Press 342 2nd Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

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Sparwood - 1/2 duplexes Several 3 bedroom, 1 bath duplexes downtown. Reduced to $800 for first 6 months on a 1 year lease then remainder is $900. Please contact Rick 250-425-5432 or Erin 250-425-7711

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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Please contact

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or call 250-425-7711 for more information.

Homes for Rent

3-bdrm mobile home with 10x30 shop for rent in Sparwood. (250)425-9078 Fernie Rental - 4 bdrm, 2 full bath, stove, fridge, stall for w/d. 1,500 sq ft. Deck, carport.

Heat & Hydro incl. $1,500 p/m.

Ph: 250-423-3216 For rent immediately.

3 bedroom, 2 full bath house on beautiful acreage outside Sparwood. Quiet & clean.

Part-finished basement, 2 vehicle carport. On district water & heated w/ natural gas.

No large dogs or cats. May consider small dog. No smoking & no parties. 3 refs required. $1,400 p/month + utilities. Call 250-425-3761 Smaller houses in Spardell for rent. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath houses on large lots, appliances, town water, and school bus pick up nearby.

Prices vary between $600 and $800 per month plus utilities. Please contact Rick 250-425-5432 or Erin 250-425-7711

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

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

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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of November 15 to 21, 2015 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

It is important to rest and recharge your batteries after undergoing a massive dose of stress. If you try to limit yourself to fairly passive activities, you recover even more effectively.

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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

You’re able to expand your network of contacts. You enjoy the company of new friends even though it’s in a professional context.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

You might consider going to live abroad for a while. At work, you’re put in contact with people of various nationalities, and this is beneficial for you.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

If your partner is from a different background, it’s possible that you both have to make some adjustments. A better balance of responsibilities at home would be appreciated.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

You may feel very emotional this week.

These feelings really stimulate the artist within. You have a well-developed sense of detail and refinement.

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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

1. Piercing tools 5. Singe 9. Wipe gently 12. Bucket 13. Jumble 14. Strong brew 15. Printed mistake 16. Very black 17. Finished first 18. “On Golden ____” 20. Like a lion 22. Intense light beam 25. Newsy bit 27. Feel unwell 28. Engrave on glass 30. Craving 34. Peter, Paul & Mary, e.g.

36. “Roses ____ red . . .”

37. Sleep lightly 38. Religious song 39. Thin 41. Immature 42. Baby cow 44. Bakery workers 46. Stared at 49. Commotion: hyph.

51. Boxing legend 52. Had creditors 54. Beg

58. Daiquiri liquor 59. Read closely 60. Gaze 61. Date regularly 62. Mix, as salad 63. At any time

DOWN

1. Skillful 2. “No ____ Out” 3. Face feature 4. Slant 5. Jaw 6. Skilled artisans 7. Inquire 8. Reason’s partner 9. Early-light time 10. Healing plant 11. Loop 19. Mining product 21. Among

22. Wood strip 23. Breezy 24. Skinny 26. Formerly 29. “Walking ____” 31. Pulled apart 32. Russian ruler 33. Chops 35. Tale kickoff 40. Jest 43. Care for an orphan 45. Two-door auto 46. Rowers’ needs 47. Paste 48. Green citrus fruit 50. Sonnets’ kin 53. Court romantically 55. Ser. deliverer 56. ____ whiz!

57. Stray

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 785

At work, you must negotiate even the smallest details before concluding any sort of agreement. Where feelings are concerned, your soul mate reveals him- or herself in a spectacular manner.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

Your self-esteem grows, allowing you to aspire to a more prestigious role at work.

Some effort is required to maintain a more active social life.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

You win some sort of popularity contest.

You’re surrounded by people who are very attentive to everything you say, however silly it may be.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

There are lots of comings and goings because of your work or your health or the health of a loved one. You should also expect numerous arguments.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

Generally speaking, money is always an extremely important factor in your life; this week you assure some guarantees for the future. It may be that you prepare a project for your retirement

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

Your young children are quite a handful, but that doesn’t prevent you from spoiling them and loving them deeply. You may get a nice raise at work.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

Some thinking is required before moving from words to action. If you’re not happy on a professional level, you have a brain wave that enables you to embark on a brilliant career.

PUZZLE NO. 522

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

Answers:

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

Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.

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3 and its designation of being “an ree Drop into The Free electric highway” as Highway 3 Press office for your ends at Medicine Hat. A discussion ress on difference of provincial laws in prize. regards to treatment of bears was held and Mayor Painter said although the Pass sees a lot of bears they are euthanized and relocated, unfortunately the majority return. The Pass has a $250 fine for first offence of having bear attractants on property with a $500 fine for a second offence.

A presentation was made to Council by Riley Wilcox and Jody Jacobs from the Cranbrook C o m m u n i t y Foundation. These two have been working to bring a community foundation to Fernie that is now becoming a reality. Seemingly the Elk Valley is the only area that doesn’t have this service.

While at UBCM CAO Jim Hendricks and I attended three meetings in regards to the RMI funding. At one point there was stress that this program wouldn’t continue however Minister Bond has reassured that it’s secure for the next two years and also that the funding for tourist information that was previously threatened is safe for now as well.

Telus has placed important fibre throughout town and we thank Telus for this service that was done without any cost to the The fastest and most reliable internet technology* City. is now in Fernie.† Trust TELUS Fibre to help you An enjoyable part of this job is stay connected, with crystal-clear HD video calls hosting visitors to City Hall, especially on Internet 150. children. This year saw 13 students Save $30/mo. for the first year when you sign from Germany and visitors from Holland up for Optik TV TM and Internet 25 for 3 years.‡ and other areas as well as children that came for a tour of the facility and to meet the Mayor. I enjoy providing a little town history, showing them Learn more at around the building telus.com/fernie and letting them sit in the Mayor’s chair and bang the gavel. I had the opportunity to co-host the Go TELUS STORES Program on Shaw Cranbrook 101 Kootenay St. North 717 Industrial Rd. 2 TV. It’s always great Tamarack Centre *Traditional copper wire or copper wire hybrid networks are subject to capacity constraints and environmental stresses that do not affect TELUS fibre optic technology, which is based on light signals. †Not all homes are covered. ‡Offer available until December 31, 2015, to residential customers to have a chance to who have not subscribed to TELUS TV or Internet in the past 90 days. Cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Offer includes Optik TV Essentials and Internet 25. The Essentials is required for all Optik TV subscriptions. A cancellation fee applies to the early termination of the service say good things about agreement and will be $10 for the PVR and Wi-Fi modem rental multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term. Regular prices apply at the end of the promotional period. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a TELUS representative. reserves the right to modify channel lineups and packaging, and regular pricing without notice. HDTV-input-equipped television required to watch HD. TELUS, the TELUS logo, Optik, Optik TV, telus.com and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. this town and also to TELUS All copyrights for images, artwork and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2015 TELUS.

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Scott Landry Sales Manager

Jesse Johnson

Don Siska

Finance Manager

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Sales Specialist

Diane Isakson Sales Specialist

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