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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, May 13, 2010
Brydon awarded Freedom of the City By Rebecca Edwards Free Press Staff
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mily Brydon is one of a handful of citizens in the history of Fernie to be presented with Freedom of the City in honour of her international skiing career and community work. As The Free Press went to print, final preparations were underway for the celebration on Wednesday evening, when she was to be presented with the key to the City of Fernie. Mayor Cindy Corrigan said the City decided to give Emily the honour in recognition of her skiing
“We chose this trail because it is in the heart of the community and is well-used by many residents.” Cindy Corrigan Mayor
achievements and the work she has done to promote Fernie abroad, and help children within the community through the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation. Emily will also have two trails named after her. In the City of Fernie, the Annex Trail between the
Freedom of the City • In Fernie other holders of the honour include mine founder Edgar J. Kaiser, Tom Uphill and Olympic rower Michael Rascher. • It is now an honorary role with privileges of having one’s name appear at the front of the voter’s list and being able to vote in Fernie even if not a resident. • Historically freemen were merchants and traders who did not “belong” to the feudal lord and had extra rights such as being able to earn money, own land and vote.
two river bridges will be renamed the Emily Brydon Trail. Mayor Corrigan said: “We chose this trail because it is in the heart of the community and is well-used by many residents who will be able to honour Emily’s achievements by using it in the future.” Spruce run, which is used by ski racers at Fernie Alpine Resort, will also be named Emily’s Run. A piper with a special connection to the skiing world was chosen to lead the parade through downtown Fernie to the comEmily Brydon. munity centre where the presentations were made. Glen Nowicky is a mem- Skaien of Fernie Alpine ber of Fernie Alpine Ski Ski Team and the Emily Team – Emily’s former Brydon Youth Foundation; racing team – and is also Dr Rod Geddis of the B.C. a junior member of the Ski Association; Canadian Ski Team program director Simon Fraser Pipe Band. Another FAST member, Max Gartner; Lake Louise Hallie MacLachlan, was World Cup race chair chosen to speak on behalf Bruce Hamstead and Andy of recipients of money from Cohen of Fernie Alpine the Emily Brydon Youth Resort. Familiar community Foundation. Officials in attend- faces were also invited to ance from the world of the ceremony, including ski racing included Lyle former ski hill owner Heiko
Coming Soon to a Town Near You – But Where? As a focus in its 20th anniversary year, The Fernie Arts Station is organizing the creation and installation of art in Fernie’s public spaces – hence the name Public Art. What would this look like?
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Socher; Doug and Wilda Quail; Claire Wilson and ski instructor Jim Wright Mike Delich, who helped co-ordinate the event, said: “When we asked people to take part, they were honoured to be asked to participate. They are all setting aside their personal schedules to be able to attend.” • See next week’s Free Press for a full report on the event.
Public art in Fernie might be as simple as sidewalk mosaics, murals, or banners. It might mean encouraging innovative architecture, or installing monuments or statues. Whatever the project, the works of art would be publically accessible. But in which of Fernie’s public spaces should art be placed? Would you like to see a bronze statue of a bear, or moose? Would you like to create a series of mountain images through mosaic? Please contribute your thoughts on Twitter or Facebook (via www. theartsstation.com). The process for Public art begins with you!
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einz Weixelbaum and Judy McMahon (Owners) of The Guide’s Hut have decided to sell their store after 13 years. “I just felt the time was right and I have a four year old son at home and want to spend more time with him” stated Heinz. The name will stay the same as the new owners (a local Fernie couple) take possession on the 1st of June, so it is business as usual until then. “Although we would like to clear some of the inventory” added Store Manager Emilie Dabros, “this is the reason for the Inventory Liquidation Sale that we are having with discounts up to 75% off.” Heinz and Judy moved to Fernie in 1994 and in 1995 bought the building that houses The Guide’s Hut. It is a heritage site and is over 100 years old. In 1997, The Guide’s Hut opened it’s doors as the third sports store in town with the concept being to satisfy the need for back country ski touring, telemark, alpine, and hiking gear, very soon followed by mountain biking equipment. The name “The Guide’s Hut” was conceived by a local telemarking friend and “to us it reflects a warm welcoming place to come in from the cold or heat”, said Judy. As for the future, Heinz, Judy and Wolfgang plan to stay in the area and spend their time enjoying the outdoors. We invite everyone to drop by on Saturday, May 15th for
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