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Sparwood to host 2014 Relay for LifeBy Nicole ObreFree Press Staff
On Saturday, June 21, the Elk Valley Relay for Life will be returning to Sparwood. After being held
for many consecutive years in Fernie, the hosting duties for the 2014 fundraising event are being turned over to Sparwood.
“It's an Elk Valley relay and for whatever reason it got held up in Fernie for many years. I'm on a push to bring it back into rotation,” explained Jen Smith, co-chair of the Elk Valley Relay for Life. “I'd like to see it [in Sparwood] for two years, in Elkford for two years, and then back to Fernie for two years. I think it will be a way more effective event if the communities have time to embrace it and take it in, and then move it along to keep it fresh.”
Relay for Life is a non-competitive, 12-hour fundraising event that brings community members together to celebrate life and fight cancer. It is the Canadian Cancer Society's largest annual fundraising effort, with money raised going towards cancer research, advocating for public policies that reduce cancer risk, as well as information and support services for people living with cancer.
It has been roughly eight years since Sparwood hosted Relay for Life.
“Sparwood has been a great supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society with its Daffodil Campaign and in the past hosted Relay for Life many years ago,” said Smith. “After speaking with service groups and community groups, so far everyone has been very excited, and I've been getting lots of positive feedback.”
She went on to say, “This being the first year here I'm aiming for 12 teams at least. We made sure this year it's not on Coal Miner Days so it won't interfere. I'm hoping in the future to have Relay for Life become part of Coal Miner Days and participated in like the bed races and the parade.”
Held in Fernie last year, the 2013 Elk Valley Relay for Life raised about $60,000. There were 16 fundraising teams, six of which were from Sparwood or Elkford.
The event is largely volunteer driven and Smith is on the hunt for anyone able to help out leading up to and on the day of the event. For more information about Relay for Life visit www.relayforlife.ca.
Wheezing in a winter wonderland
Virginia Robinson is all smiles during the third annual Tears and Gears Winter Wheezer on Saturday. Robinson skied classic for team Boomerang Surprise while her teammate Deena Case ran the snow-shoe portion. For the full story, results, and more photos, turn to page 2. Photo by Raven Eye Photography
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Winter Wheezer winners
By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
It was a great day despite cold temperatures for the third annual Tears and Gears Winter Wheezer. Clear blue skies brought out
snowshoe and cross country ski enthusiasts to the new course at the Elk Valley Nordic centre and Mount Fernie Provincial Park on Saturday, February 8.
“The cold deterred a few I'm sure, but the new course was a great change, with lots of wheezin' on both the snowshoe and the ski,” said Abi Moore, Tears and Gears race organizer.
As a team or solo, adults completed the 8.25 km snowshoe run and seven km cross-country ski in both classic and skate categories.
Leslie Prentice and Kim Shopland won the Women's Team Skate and had the fastest overall time of 1:19:23.
Team Morgan, with Liam and Brendan Morgan, won the Men's Team Skate with a time of 1:26:23.
Maelle Weber and Talon Vale made up team Shrek and Donkey in the mixed age 13-14 years category finishing the five km snowshoe and 3.5 km Nordic ski course in 1:10:20.
“Lots of the usual locals kindly came back to show their support and dominate,” said Abi Moore. “A few newbies, which was great to see and a few people from out of town too, which was great they made the trip.”
For complete race results, go to www.fernietearsandgears.com.
Right: Liam Morgan ran the 8.25 km snowshoe leg of the duathalon on Team Morgan. Photo by Raven Eye Photography
Mike Bentley snowshoeing through the forest for the team Wheezer Geezers. Photo by Raven Eye Photography
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Teck is asking snowmobile riders and backcountry users to use extra caution when entering the Dry Creek Access road.
The area marked Limited Access Boundary above is composed of private property owned by Teck. Active work is scheduled in the Dry Creek drainage. Exact work sites will change daily.
The area marked No Access Boundary above is composed of private property owned by Teck and coal lease land. Daily work is scheduled in this area. Access is prohibited and will be marked by no access signs. Do not enter as mine development activities will pose a severe risk to the public.
Teck is allowing responsible backcountry users to access limited sections of this property, but Teck and/or contractor crews can and will ask you to leave these areas if they believe there is a safety risk to you or our workforce. Teck respectfully asks that all public follow the signage and any direction provided by Teck and/or contractors. Failure to do so may result in the loss of access.
1. For your safety and ours - Tell us where you are. Find out where we are working. Follow our crew’s instructions.
Please sign in at the Dry Creek Gatehouse.
Use “Hellie” radio channel, frequency 166.470 (posted on the access road at Dry Creek).
If you see the first aid mobile ambulance, it means crews are working nearby – the first aider or HSE coordinator can give you more information and alert crews to your presence.
If a crew member asks you to leave or avoid an active, dangerous site, follow their instructions. Failure to do so will result in loss of access privileges for everyone.
2. Expect to see our workers on foot and invehicles. Keep your distance from them.
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3. Expect to meet vehicles on access roads.Stay away from active work areas.
Working Crews and heavy equipment will be working in the area. Expect increased traffic on access roads and slow down on blind corners. Do not drive past active work areas without advising the workers of your presence. Our crew may ask you not to enter an area if they believe it will put you or the workforce at risk.
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Loaf Bakery now open in Sparwood
Loaf Bakery Sparwood opened on Tuesday, February 11. From left: Ruth Jellicoe and Karrigan Folvik were on hand offering smiles, fresh baking, and espresso. Photo by N. Obre
By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
There's no loafing around as the new bakery and cafe opened in Sparwood
this week. The Loaf Bakery has expanded
into Sparwood, catering to the early risers opening at 5:30 am.
“We're going back to what we first started with in Fernie, with a smaller bakery,” said owner Phil Gadd.
Baking will take place at its new location with the big green truck out front. Loaf's original espresso machine will be
bringing creamy espresso to the caffeine connoisseur’s delight and hot soups can help warm hungry bellies.
Bread and patisseries will be the main focus with breakfasts and lunch from the hot box consisting of sausage rolls, spinach pies and miners pies known as Cornish Pasties. Deeply rooted in British mining history, they were first created at the turn of the century by miner's wives. Wives made the half moon shaped pastry with a crust full of rich meat stew as a meal their husbands could eat working underground in all the
soot without having to wash their hands as they'd throw away the crust.
“We identified that Sparwood was missing a local bakery and coffee shop so we're trying to fill that gap,” said Gadd. “With the future business developments announced too, we thought it would be good.”
While the bakery will mostly be take-out, there will be limited bench seating with the original long table from Fernie. To start the bakery will be open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 am to 3 pm.
Program supports students and small businesses By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff
If you are a small business owner within the Columbia Basin, hiring a student to help out over the summer can be a finan-
cial benefit to both the student and yourself. Through the Columbia Basin Trust's Summer Works Program, small business owners are eligible to apply for a wage subsidy for any student employees hired for the summer season.
Fernie's Giv'er Shirtworks was just one of the businesses that took advantage of the program last year.
“The Summer Works Program gave my business an opportunity we wouldn’t have been able to take on otherwise,” said owner Erin Summers. “The program administrators are extremely helpful, which makes it simple for businesses to participate. I would recommend the program to any business owner looking to add value to their business. Libby was a great addition to our team.”
The program was just as helpful for Giv'er Shirtworks' summer student, Libby Vanderschuit.
"I found working at Giv'er Shirtworks to be very helpful. It is liberating to be in a workplace where you are surrounded by great people who encourage you to progress
in your work,” explained Vanderschuit. “I had the freedom to create, which is essential for me. I am very thankful for the experience."
To encourage businesses to offer summer jobs to high school and post-secondary students, the Summer Works Program provides a wage subsidy of up to $8 per hour for entry-level or career related positions. Since 2010, the program has helped create roughly 150 students jobs every summer in the Columbia Basin.
“Businesses benefit from the extra staff support, and students earn money for school, plus get valuable job experience. It’s positive for everyone involved,” commented Sabrina Curtis, director, Sector Initiatives at Columbia Basin Trust.
The College of the Rockies administers the Summer Works Program and is happy to help students throughout the basin, while developing local economies at the same time.
Application forms are available starting February 21 at cbt.org/summerworks. As the program is quite popular, businesses are asked to submit their applications as soon as possible.
For more information about the Summer Works Program, visit cbt.org/summerworks, email summerworks@cbt.org, or call 1-877-489-2687 extension 3644.
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By Tamara HyndFree Press Staff
Fernie Fire Rescue (FFR) responded to a fire call at the Fernie Mobile Home
Park at 15C-60 Cokato Road shortly after 8 am on February 6. FFR contained the fire, keeping it from spreading to neighbouring structures and mobile homes in
-28 degree temperatures. No one was home at the time as the owner was at work. Flames were coming out of the windows when Fernie Fire Chief Ted Ruiter was first to arrive on scene.
“It looks like it was an accident,” said Ruiter. “We're still going to do a further investigation, but at this point the fire appears to have been caused by a space heater or
a ski boot dryer in the addition which was under construction. The fire was contained to an addition of the [mobile] unit, but the mobile home itself sustained considerable smoke and water damage. At this time a dollar loss is not available.”
One B.C. Ambulance with paramedics were present as firefighters used their rescue
breathing apparatus (self-contained breathing apparatus). Elk Valley RCMP was onsite as was BC Hydro in case the power needed to be turned off.
Rescue services noted there are often structure fires when there are very cold temperatures but they are usually related to improper cleaning or maintenance of chimneys.
The home owner had insurance. Jenn Asselin, Emergency Social
Services (ESS) Director for the RDEK Elk Valley and South Country, was available to provide immediate assistance. She offers basic living supplies like shelter and clothing when people in situations like these may be displaced.
Fernie Fire Rescue and Elk Valley RCMP were called to a mobile home fire at the Fernie Mobile Home Park on Cokato Road on the morning of February 6. Photos by T. Hynd
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POLL OF THE WEEKDo you have plans with your family for B.C’s second Family Day?
Yes 11% No 89%This week’s poll question: Do you enjoy Valentine’s Day?
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Valentine’s Day.Few words in the English language inspire
such a myriad of emotions. The holiday that forces us all to think
about love manages to find some in a romantic mood, and others calling out for the commercialism to come to an end. It finds those in the throes of a new romance bursting with the chance to go over the top with sweet gestures, and those who may be hurt or bitter wishing the red hearts and cupids would just go away already.
So how did this controversial holiday come about in the first place?
Valentine's Day actually began as a religious holiday. It all goes back to Saint Valentinus. The original romantic was said to have been imprisoned by the Romans for performing weddings for soldiers who were not permitted to marry. One legend has it that shortly before Valentine was executed, he wrote the first “valentine” note himself, to the daughter of one of his jailers.
While all the flowers and love notes given out tomorrow may seem like recent commercialism, the practice of Valentine's Day romance and gifts has been around since the 15th century.
So on the eve of Valentine's Day, let's remember what this polarizing holiday is all about. Valentine wasn't honoured for promoting ooey gooey romance (not that there's anything wrong with that), but for standing up for true love. For fighting the power of the state when it denied soldiers of the right to marry.
Stand up for someone you care about by simply taking the time to tell them. Instead of feeling like you need to say 'I love you' with a giant teddy bear to a significant other, simply say 'thank you' with a home-baked gift to someone who deserves it.
Remember that the love we celebrate on Valentine's Day doesn't have to always be romantic. It can also be a fun holiday for children to enjoy giving and receiving notes of affection from their classmates. For parents and children to exchange sweets and handmade cards. And for friends to remind each other how much they are valued.
Keep in mind the history of the holiday and I'm sure you can find a way to celebrate and honour St. Valentine without making yourself cringe.
And if all else fails, there is always chocolate and roses.
Response to Wilks
There is a remarkable irony about the heading for MP David Wilks' submitted article ('Support our veterans', The Free Press, Feb .6.)
The article itself is a remarkably unsubtle attempt to distract us from the antics of Veterans' Affairs Minister Julian Fantino, who, as well as lacking in empathy, respect and common courtesy for Canadians who have served in foreign wars, recently mounted a squalid smear campaign against both Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Ottawa and the Public Service Alliance of Canada because they had taken up
the cudgels on behalf of the veterans. A smear, it should be noted, repeated
by Mr. Wilks in his article. If what Mr. Wilks says is true,
why is it that only last month his government made it clear that they would attack the B.C. court ruling that the federal government's new system of compensating Canadian veterans violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? And why is it that the veterans themselves are furious with Mr. Wilks' government over the issue of recompense for their sacrifice?
Mr. Wilks also makes mention that he once served in the RCMP and that his son is currently serving with the military.
It's uncertain what bearing his previous employment has on his government's current attitude to Canadian veterans.
However, it is to be sincerely hoped that his son will not be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice demanded of those young men and women who were put in harm's way by Stephen Harper in the futile occupation of Afghanistan, simply so that he could strut and swagger on the world stage as the author of a 'more robust ' foreign policy.
Support our veterans? Not your government, Mr. Wilks.
JC Vallance Fernie, B.C.
Concerned teacher
I am a teacher. I love my job. Even when my students interrupt and distract each other, making it hard to do my job, I still love it. That’s why I do it.
I think that my love of teaching music translates to a fun time for my students. If they can have fun while learning something, they probably will want to continue learning. The fun comes from two areas, I think. One, when they learn something new about music that allows them to succeed at a deeper level, they feel it. Two, playing or singing something together with a large group of people feels good.
Too often when I was in school, it didn’t feel good, so if I can give students a few moments of feeling good during their school day, it might help them learn the rest of their lessons
well too. These moments of fun learning happen more often when the students are able to concentrate well. If there are students in the class who are not able to work on their own and need help, I then have to leave my large group lesson and help the individual. This is really important because we don’t want to leave any students behind; we want everyone to have success.
I can do this for one or two students in a class at any given time. But some of my classes have four to six students who need individual attention to such an extent that they could take 90 per cent of my time while I ignore the rest of the class who will sit quietly and absorb the lesson without extra help. I needed extra help when I was in school, but I got it. I stayed at lunch and recess doing math while my teacher made sure I could do it. Our current classroom environment makes
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The B.C. government’s refusal to increase funding per student affects both students and teachers. It means that I can’t pay enough attention to each student in the class who needs it because I am not willing to choose one side or the other. What that means in practice is that in those classes with more than two or maybe three students that need more attention, I can’t give that extra attention. If I did, the rest of the class would suffer. It is a hard choice to make, and one that teachers wouldn’t have to make if the government would spend more money on education.
I make enough money. I am not starving, one day I will own a house and maybe even a quad. However, if I move to Alberta, I will pay less for housing and be paid $12,000 to $21,000 more per year to do a job that while not exactly the same, is almost the same. I think they teach a few more days per year than we do, and their union structure is different. That’s a big annual difference, and it’s not a far move, geographically speaking. I don’t work four and four, I don’t work nights, and I don’t think
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We wish to express our gratitude for the excellent service we received from our medical professionals in Fernie. We get prompt appointments and timely, friendly, competent service all around. When my husband Vince was in the hospital
with a severe infection during the Christmas season, Dr. Clark advised us to take Vince home so that our family could spend Christmas together. During that time Dr. Clark came to our house every day to attend to Vince. What an example of true, professional service. I have also heard from an acquaintance, who spends a lot of time in Calgary, that she would drive back to Fernie to avail of the good, prompt, medical service we receive here.
Thanks again for your excellent service. It is one of the many things that make Fernie a great town in which to live.
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I should be paid the same that someone working a hard physical job should be paid. I do have a few degrees, and I think that’s worth something, but I recognize the value in enjoying my work. I do however think that those of us who are creating the future should be treated with respect and dignity, which probably means being paid somewhere in the neighborhood of what other teachers in Canada make.
I also think the government could stand to be a little more honest and respectful of things like laws and courts, but I guess you feel invincible when you are ‘in power’.
What surprises me the most is the way the government is fighting education so aggressively. Are they trying to hurt the future economic prospects of our province? Because it seems like a good way to do that. I hope that our MLA Bill Bennett and other MLAs will encourage Christy Clark and Peter Fassbender to move forward in a positive manner that will create a better situation for education.
One last point, when people say that we teachers are only fighting for our own interests, I wonder which part of the classroom has the line that separates my working conditions from the learning conditions of the students. It’s a hard line to find because it’s invisible. If my job is made a little easier to manage, my students learn better, because their learning is my job. There’s no separation.
David PasivirtaFernie, B.C.
A Valentine's Day bake saleBy Tamara HyndFree Press Staff
The after school club is baking up a storm for their
annual Valentine's bake sale this week. “It's quite cute; they spend the week baking and then set up a table in Max Turyk to sell them,” said Mandy Potter, owner of Fernie School Aged Care.
The children in the program have decided to donate all of the earnings to the charity Fernie Friends for Friends.
The bake sale is this Thursday and Friday (February 13 and 14) from 4 to 6 pm at the Max Turyk Community Centre. Last years Valentine’s bake sale with Mika and Riley. Submitted photo
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Mondays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• 1:00pm – Dominoes at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 5:30pm – Theatre Sports Workshop, 8-14 years, The Arts Station• 6:00pm – Bridge at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm – Mahjong at Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool
Tuesdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafi t at the Elkford Pool• 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie• 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie• 1:30 to 2:30pm – Parent & Tot Skating in the Sparwood Arena• 3:30 to 4:30pm – After School Pottery I, ages 5-12, The Arts Station• 3:30 to 4:45pm – Lego Club, ages 6 – 10, Fernie Library
• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 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 pm – Mixed Darts at the Fernie Legion• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena• 7:30pm – Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool
Wednesdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafi t at the Elkford Pool• 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie• 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Toddlertime at the Fernie Library for ages 2 & under• 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• 1:00pm- Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:15 to 2:30 pm – Skate & Shoot at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 3:30 to 4:45 pm – The Puzzlers, ages 9-12 at the Fernie Library (pre-registration required)• 3:30 to 5:00pm – After School Rec Hockey in the Sparwood Arena• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm – Free Dance Lessons in the Fernie Legion Hall• 7:00 to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 7:00 to 9:00pm – Adult (19+) Badminton, Fernie Community
Centre• 7:30 pm – Women’s Darts at the Fernie Legion• 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool
Thursdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:30-11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 3:30 to 4:45pm – Living Books, ages 6-10, Fernie Library• 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm – Drop-in Curling at the Fernie Curling Club • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena• 9:30 to 11:00pm – Adult Rec Hockey in the Sparwood Arena
Fridays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:15am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 9:00 to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafi t at the Elkford Pool• 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie• 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim
at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie• 1:15 to 3:15pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 3:30 to 4:45pm – Pioneer Crafts at the Fernie Library, ages 7-10 (registration required)• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 5:30pm – Free Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:00 to 8:00pm – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00 to 8:15pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 7:30pm- Men’s Darts at the Fernie Legion• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen Swim (Grades 7-12) at the Elkford Pool
Saturdays• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• Noon to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 1:00 to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 2:00 to 4:00pm – DnD for Teens at the Fernie Library• 2:00 to 3:45pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 2:30 to 4:30pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 4:00 to 6:00pm- Meat Draw at the Fernie Legion• 5:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:45 to 8:15pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena
Sundays• 12:00 to 2:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00 to 2:30pm – ‘Game On!’ board games at the Fernie Library• 1:00 to 5:00pm – Fernie Library Open to Public• 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool
• 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 2:15 to 4:00pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library• 3:00 to 4:45pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena (most Sundays)• 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie
Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service.Please send an email to customerservice@thefreepress.ca or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.
FEBRUARY 13 Family Stories
Part #2, 6 :30-8pm, Fernie Library
13 Sparwood Arts, Culture & Heritage Grant Writing Workshop, Sparwood Chamber 1-3
14 2-for-1 Valentines Swim, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 5-8 pm
14 Pajama Party & Movie Night, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 6-8:30pm
14 Friends of Opera – The Bartered Bride by Smetana, The Arts Station, 7pm
14-15 Winter in the Wild Festival , Elkford
14-16 Sparwood Annual Valentine Curling Bonspiel
15 Sparwood Valentine Curling Dinner & Dance
15 Fernie Snow Mobile Association Snow Drags, Stanford Inn - Noon
16 Fernie Ghostriders vs. Columbia Valley Rockies, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7 :30pm
City CouncilMeeting Schedule
Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
City of Fernie Contact Info:City HallPh: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034Email: cityhall@fernie.caWebsite: www.fernie.ca501-3rd Avenue, Box 190Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.(Closed statutory holidays)After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226
Fernie Aquatic Centre250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466
Fernie Memorial Arena991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)
For all Police, Ambulance orFire related emergencies:Call 911
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Bring your sweetheart, friend, or family down for a swim or nice relaxing soak in
our hot tub.
On Feb. 14th all day admission prices are buy one, get one free!
The free admission applies to admissions of equal or lesser value.
Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:
Applicant: Gabrielle Ann HoganLocation: Lot 2, Block 72, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A (721-9th Avenue)
Bylaw No. 2240, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.160, 2014 proposes to change Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by changing the designation of:
• Lot 2, Block 72, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A, from R1 – Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot.
A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm on February 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 24, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca.
Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw.
For more information, please contact the Planning Department at 250.423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie.ca.
If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00pm, February 24, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. 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;
• BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034;• BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190,
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0; or• BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to cityhall@
fernie.ca
All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
This Notice is published in accordance with Section with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer.
Valentine’s Day Swim
Red Cross Standard First Aid
February 17 - 26, 2014Monday & Wednesday,
5:00 to 9:00 pm$140.44 plus tax
Minimum Age: 13 years
This hands-on interactive first-aid and CPR training course includes adult, child,
infant, and two person CPR (Level C). Choking procedures and other first aid
skills will be covered.
City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca
BRITISH COLUMBIACITY OF FERNIE
BRITISH COLUMBIACITY OF FERNIE
CONNECTION
PUBLIC HEARING - Monday, February 24, 2014 at 7:00 pm
CALL FOR PROJECT SUBMISSIONS
Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs - 2014/2015
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is accepting project proposals for funding considerations for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program.
Program funds are for meeting community/public needs rather than private needs and further, proposals must be submitted by a registered non-profit organization.
Project evaluation criteria and applications forms are available from:• RDEK website at www.rdek.
bc.ca;• City of Fernie website at
www.fernie.ca orGuidelines and application forms are available on the RDEK and City of Fernie Websites or stop by
their offices to pick up your copy.
Deadline for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014(Late applications are not eligible.)
For more information regarding the Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Program please contact: Shannon Moskal at 250 489-2791 or 1 888 478-7335 (toll free).
Email: smoskal@rdek.bc.ca
Submit Proposals to:Regional District of East Kootenay19-24th Avenue SouthCranbrook, BC V1C 3H8Facsimile: 250 489-3498Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Attn: Shannon Moskal, Community Services Manager
PUBLIC SKATING Jan 6 – April 5, 2014
Public SkatingTuesday/Thursday 10:30am to 11:15am (Free)Friday 7:00pm to 8:15pmSaturday 2:00pm to 3:45pm 6:45pm to 8:15pmSunday 2:15pm to 4:00pm
Youth ShinnyNo School Fridays 10:45 am – 11:45 am Noon to 12:45pm
Adult ShinnyMonday – Thursday 8:45am to 10:15am
Skate & ShootWednesday 1:15pm to 2:30pm
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The City is seeking to fill 3 positions within the Leisure Services Department: a certified Parks and Facility Operator; a casual part time position of Lifeguard/Instructor; and a casual Labourer. Please visit the City’s website for more information on these opportunities.
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district of sparwood
Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca
www.sparwood.ca
Upcoming Meetings of Council(in Council Chambers)
Monday, February 17 Regular Meeting at 7:00pmMonday, February 24 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, March 3 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, March 17 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm
Friday, February 28, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 101 - 4th Ave.
GET CONNECTED STAY INFORMED
TEA & TAXES & TREATSIf you live in Sparwood, you are invited to a Public Budget
Consultation Meeting that will be held to discuss the District’s Financial Plan for the next five years.
Council invites and encourages the public to attend and provide feedback that will assist Council in setting priorities for our
community.
Refreshments provided by the famous Sparwood Old Age Pensioners Society kitchen crew.
Can’t make it? You will miss the yummy treats but you will be able to find the information displayed at Greenwood Mall, in the
Arena foyer, and on our website for the month of March.
PO Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca Phone: 250.425.6271
sparwood.caFeedback?
Notice of Alternative Approval Process (AAP) Coal Discovery Trail
Recreational Land Use PermitsWHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 175 of the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Sparwood may enter into agreements longer than fi ve (5) years with elector consent.Notice is hereby given that the District of Sparwood intends to enter into ten (10) year Recreation Land Use Permit agreements with Tembec Forest Products Limited, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Canfor, the British Columbia Hydro Authority and 6069786 Canada Inc.The agreements clarify the relationship and objectives between the District of Sparwood (Permittee) and the Permittor. The agreement is for a term of ten (10) years during which either party can terminate the agreement on one year's notice.Council will authorize entering into the agreements unless 10% (283) of the electors of the entire District of Sparwood sign elector response forms and submit them to the District by the deadlines of 4:00 pm MT on Monday, March 10, 2014. If 10% (283) electors sign and submit elector response forms by the deadline, Council may not proceed with the ten (10) year term unless the agreements receive assent of the electors in a voting proceeding.The District estimates that 283 is the total number of eligible electors who would need to submit signed elector response forms in order to prevent the District from entering into the agreements for the ten (10) year term.Elector responses must be in the form established by the District. These forms are available on the District website at www.sparwood.ca, at the District Offi ce (136 Spruce Avenue (PO Box 520) Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0, or by phoning (250) 425-6271 from Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays. The only persons entitled to sign the forms are electors of the District of Sparwood.For Further information on the proposed agreements, please contact:Duane LawrenceDirector of Community and Facility Services(250) 425-6721dlawrence@sparwood.ca
Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014/15 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. Application forms and proposal guidelines are available at the District of Sparwood Municipal Offi ce and on the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca under CBT. The application deadline for project proposals is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESPARKS AND GREENBELT WORKERS
The District of Sparwood is looking for energetic and enthusiastic students who will be employed for the summer by the District of Sparwood to work as summer parks and greenbelt workers beginning May 5, 2014 to September 5, 2014. The rate of pay is in accordance with CUPE Local 2698 Collective Agreement.All applications including cover letter, resume, and proof of enrolment must be received by the District of Sparwood Municipal Offi ce on or before 4:00 pm Friday, March 28, 2014. The ‘hat’ draw will be conducted on Monday, March 31, 2014. All successful applicants will be contacted following the draw. Applicants should be aware that work performance with the District of Sparwood will be considered for future employment.Only students who have been enrolled on a full time basis in high school or a post secondary institution during the 2014 Winter/Spring term and are intending to return to school in the fall are eligible for these positions. Student application forms, including the proof of enrollment, are available at the Municipal Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue, the Sparwood Recreation Department, 367 Pine Avenue or on the District website at www.Sparwood.ca. Proof of enrollment form must be signed by the school Registrar’s Offi ce. Preference will be given to post secondary students.All successful applicants will be required to have a valid driver’s license with a Class 5 or a minimum of a Class 7N or Class 7L. Applicants’ address must be the same on their Drivers License as on their mailing address and permanent address in Sparwood.Any eligible applications received after the close date, will be automatically put on the bottom of this list as well as any who are unable to start employment on May 5, 2014.Questions can be directed to the Sparwood Municipal Offi ce at 250.425.6271 or be emailed to mtomera@sparwood.ca .
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District of Elkford816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • info@elkford.ca • www.elkford.ca
In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of the following land by sale, subject to an Option to Purchase agreement.
Land Held for ResalePrice Listing January 2014
Apartment Residential (Map 1)Alpine Way Lot 258, DL 3512, PL 14725 3.960 R-4 $209,000 $41,433 $250,433
Neighbourhood Commercial (Map 2)Balmer & Caribou Lot B, DL 3512, PL 14706 0.770 C-3 $85,000 $3,864 $88,864
Neighbourhood Commercial (Map 3)94 Deerborne Lot 9, DL 3512, PL 14726 0.739 C-3 $67,000 $3,708 $70,708
Service Commercial (Map 4)13 Bear Paw Lot C, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.229 C-2 $42,500 $1,896 $44,39617 Bear Paw Lot E, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.331 C-2 43,900 2,745 46,64519 Bear Paw Lot F, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.343 C-2 44,900 2,847 47,74721 Bear Paw Lot G, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.289 C-2 41,900 2,399 44,2992 Bear Paw Lot H, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.476 C-2 51,200 3,946 55,1466 Bear Paw Lot I, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.144 C-2 30,000 1,195 31,1958 Bear Paw Lot J, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.157 C-2 32,100 1,300 33,40010 Bear Paw Lot K, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.150 C-2 31,000 1,248 32,248
The sales are subject to conditions of a sales agreement and are generally as outlined below:
1. An offer must be for an amount not less than the Council approved List Price;2. An offer must include a 10% deposit;3. An offer must be submitted on the District of Elkford form;4. The contract of purchase and sale requires that the purchaser enter into an Option to Purchase agreement that will be registered at the Land Titles Offi ce. The Option to Purchase agreement must require that the purchaser complete a building on the Property for the use as authorized in the Zoning Bylaw, by December 31 in the year that is no more than three years after the acceptance of the offer. If a building is not completed as required the District will have the right to repurchase the property within ten years from the date of registration of the option at the Land Titles Offi ce.
* All sales subject to sales agreement including building requirement.
For more information, please contact:Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Offi cerDistrict of Elkford 250.865.4000PO Box 340, 816 Michel Road info@elkford.caElkford BC V0B 1H0 www.elkford.ca
Development Zones Apartment Residential R-4 Town Centre Commercial C-1 Service Commercial C-2 Neighbourhood Commercial C-3 Industrial I-1
Property Estimated Total to be Civic Address Legal Description Size Zone List Development paid to District (Acres) Price Cost Charges (excluding GST)
TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the proposed District of Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 751, 2014 at:
6:00 pm on Monday, February 17, 2014Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road
Intent of Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014:To amend District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 including: 1. Adding Schedule ‘A’ (text) that regulates the location and use of buildings and structures
and the use of land within the District of Elkford pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act.
2. Adding Single Family Dwellings as a Principle Use in the Two-Unit Residential Zone R-2.
3. Adding Schedule ‘B’ (zoning map) and rezoning District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North, the Municipal Campground, from Agriculture Zone A-1 to Campground Institutional Zone P-2.
4. Prohibiting Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a Use in all zones.Location:Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North (Municipal Campground).Owner:District of Elkford.Applicant:District of Elkford.
The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 3, 2014 to February 17, 2014 at the District of Elkford Offi ce, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC and on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca.If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 pm, February 17, 2014 to:
District of ElkfordP.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road
Elkford, BC V0B 1H0info@elkford.ca
All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing.
Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Offi cer ~ February 3, 2014
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING District of Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 751, 2014
TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the proposed District of Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 751, 2014 at:
6:00 pm on Monday, February 17, 2014 Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road
Intent of Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014: To amend District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 including: 1. Adding Schedule ‘A’ (text) that regulates the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within
the District of Elkford pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. 2. Adding Single Family Dwellings as a Principle Use in the Two-Unit Residential Zone R-2. 3. Adding Schedule ‘B’ (zoning map) and rezoning District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North, the Municipal
Campground, from Agriculture Zone A-1 to Campground Institutional Zone P-2. 4. Prohibiting Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a Use in all zones. Location: Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North (Municipal Campground). Owner: District of Elkford. Applicant: District of Elkford.
Proposed rezoning of Municipal Campground
The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 3, 2014 to February 17, 2014 at the District of Elkford Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC and on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca. If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 pm, February 17, 2014 to:
District of Elkford P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road
Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 info@elkford.ca
All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Officer February 3, 2014
Municipal Campground
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGDistrict of Elkford Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014
We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits:
Program/Marketing Coordinator(Permanent - Full Time Position)
For more information:www.elkford.ca
These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.
•February 17 Special Council @ 6 pm•February 17 Public Hearing @ 6 pm•February 24 Regular Council @ 6 pm•March 10 Regular Council @ 6 pm
Upcoming Council andCommittee Meetings
Beware...Snow Pile DangerPlease do not allow children to play in snow berms or snow piles. The snow blower/plow operator cannot see tunnels carved in the snow. Children playing in the snow are at risk of being injured during snow removal operations, or in the collapse of snow piles. Ensure your children play safe.
It might be cold, it might be snowingbut here in Elkford we know how
to have a howling good timedespite the weather.
So put on your parka, grab your hatand mitts and join us for afun-fi lled family weekend!
Fireworks and Activities forthe entire Family!
Winter in the Wild!February 14 & 15, 2014
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&Arts EntertainmentOne man blues act makes a stop in Fernie
By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff
Australian blues musician Ash Grunwald is bringing his one man
show to The Royal. Travelling Australia and the world for the last 12 years, Tuesday night is Fernie's chance to experience his unique mix of blues, electronica, and hip hop.
While Grunwald is looking forward to sharing some songs off his most recent album, Gargantua, he'll be playing a wide mix of music spanning a few different genres.
“I'll be playing some of the
songs from [my latest] album. I also have five studio albums so I have a lot of original material, and a lot of old blues songs that I've rejigged, and I'm working on some new things as well.”
He went on to explain, “The last couple of years I've been a little more regimented, just got through the songs, played a single from one album to the next, but this tour is going to be a little different.
“What I'm really loving about this tour is getting back to a more organic show, melding all the songs together a bit, and making it more of a journey.”
Grunwald has just finished
wrapping up a set of shows in his native Australia and is happy to be spending the next few months in Canada.
“The last five years I've tried to get over every year to try to build something and get into some of those really cool Canadian festivals,” he said. “I feel like there's a common understanding between Australians and Canadians. I get along really well with Canadian people and it just feels really natural and a little bit like a second home.”
Don't miss your chance to catch Ash Grunwald live at The Royal, Tuesday night, 9 pm.
By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
The Arts Station has announced its next great public art project. Out of
the Box: A Dumpster Art Project will see six to 12 commercial trash bins transformed into artworks by regional artists.
The Arts Station is calling for entries for this inaugural art project. “Out of the Box is intended as a way for our regional art community to bring beauty and creativity to a seemingly mundane item like a trash dumpster,” said Courtney Baker, The Arts Station administrator.
Out of the Box is a public art initiative by the City of Fernie and in collaboration with Southeast
Disposal. Project facilitation is provided by a volunteer subgroup of the Beautification Committee. The artists will be selected from a call to entry with a deadline of Friday, March 14, 3 pm.
The actual painting is to take place on July 6 and a cash prize of $500 for People’s Choice has been donated by The Fernie and District Arts Council.
Artists of all ages and who work in all mediums are encouraged to enter this exciting new public art initiative.
Applications will be available online at theartsstation.com, or in person at The Arts Station, City Hall and The Royal Hotel.
For more info, please call 250-423-48442 or email info@theartsstation.com.
Australian blues artist Ash Grunwald will play The Royal on Tuesday, February 18 at 9 pm. Submitted photo
Out of the Box
Fernie dumpsters will become a four sided canvas for creative artists. Submitted photos
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Fernie Friends of Opera is proud to present a light night of opera with The Bartered Bride on Friday.
Also known as The Sold Fiancee, the comic opera is considered to have made a huge contribution towards the development of Czech music. Composed by Bedrich Smetana to a libretto by Karel Sabina, it was originally performed in 1866 as a two act format with spoken dialogue. Set in a county village and revolving around realistic characters, The Bartered Bride tells the story of how true love always prevails. Although the opera was not initially received with praise, after revisions and turning it into a three act story, a final version premiered in 1870. The new and
improved Bartered Bride gained popularity quickly and eventually became a worldwide success.
Even though love wins in the end, it takes three acts of scheming and drama to get there. Marenka is in love with Jenik, but her parents are insisting she marry someone she has never met. With the help of marriage-broker Kecal, Marenka's parents introduce her to Vasek, a perfect groom and the son of a wealthy landowner. Upon meeting Vasek, Marenka pretends to be someone else in the hopes that Vasek will not want to marry her. After much confusion and negotiations, as well as a song or two, Vasek agrees not to marry Marenka, leaving her free to be with her true love Jenik.
Enjoy a night at the opera with The Bartered Bride on Friday, 7 pm, at The Arts Station. Admission is by donation.
A light and comical opera
Brody in the running for a JunoBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff
Dean Brody's most recent album Crop Circles and Tractor Beams is up for
a Juno Award. In the running for the top Country Album of the Year, this is the former Jaffray resident's third Juno nomination.
Released in November of 2013, Crop Circles debuted at number one on the iTunes Canada Country Album chart and third on the Canadian Country Album chart. The album includes Brody's current single Crop Circles, as well as the gold-selling number one track Bounty, featuring Lindi Ortega.
The local country star has been named the Most Played Canadian Artist at Country Radio and has earned himself seven Canadian Country Music Awards. He also recently became the first male Canadian artist with two number one songs at Country Radio with his 2012 song Canadian Girls and Bounty.
Brody is currently touring Canada with his Crop Circles
and Tractor Beams arena tour. He will be making a stop close to home at Cranbrook's Western
Financial Place on Tuesday, February 15.
Former Jaffray resident and country start Dean Brody has been nominated for a Juno Award for the top Country Album of the Year. Submitted photo
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Free swim in Fernie for B.C. Family DayBy Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
Fernie Aquatic Centre's free swim for B.C. Family Day made a big splash. The pool was full of families and friends taking part in the free fun and games from 1 to 3 pm. If you missed out, there is still a chance for you to take advantage of the Valentine's 2-for-1, all
day on February 14, with two for the price of one admission. For the pool schedule, go to www.fernie.ca or call the pool at (250) 423-4466.
There was a ton of fun at the Fernie Aquatic Centre with a free swim on February 10. Photos by T. Hynd
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Battling it out on the mountainBy Nicole ObreFree Press Staff
Helly Hansen’s Big Mountain Battle made a triumphant return to Fernie Alpine Resort on Saturday. The event saw
teams of two skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and traversing their way around the mountain in a whirlwind of a scavenger hunt!
Each team of two had three hours to explore the ski hill and make it to each checkpoint with the help of a course map. The top three teams to make it to all the checkpoints with the best times all received awards. The lucky first prize team walked away with $2,000 worth of Helly Hansen swag.
And the winners are:
12 and under: Dynastar Dynamite (Kaleb Branum and Ewan Carter)
Intermediate Course: Team Awesome (Luke and Ryland Nelson)
Advanced Course:Hart2Hart (Francesca ter Poorten and Celeste Hart) All photos by Jack Viney/Fernie Alpine Resort
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Roguish luxury at an economy priceMont Tremblant, Quebec – The 2014 Nissan Rogue is the newest entry to the fastest growing segment in Ca-nadian auto market – the compact SUV. The sales leaders are the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Toyota RV4 and many, many others. There is no mistaking why these products have become so popular. They offer room for a family of four, with a high seating position that drivers and passengers like, plus plenty of room for cargo and a price that’s not too outlandish. The fact that these station wagon-re-placements have become so popular is also the dramatic improvement in fuel economy these companies have been able to achieve. No longer does a family have to give up huge dollars on fuel to drive a small SUV. And what makes this new Nissan Rogue so interesting is the level of refinement and capability for up to seven passengers over three rows of seats.To test this new entry, Nissan held its launch event in and around Mont Tremblant, Que., getting a real taste of sub-zero, winter, Canadian driving.
Looks Last year, Nissan intro-duced the bigger mid-sized Pathfinder SUV and this smaller Rogue shares many styling cues from its bigger brother. This, in my opinion, is a good idea. It has a sense of purpose, sophis-tication and commonality that helps define Nissan’s brand. Nissan wants to portray “everyday premium” with this new Rogue, including such nice touches as LED daytime running lights, wheel arch extensions, integrated mirror turn
signals, plus available power lift gate and an optional panoramic moon roof. The dimensions of this new Rogue are a bit of an optical allusion, as it looks much bigger than the outgoing model but, in fact, is 25mm shorter. Yes, the width and height have increased but this small SUV looks longer because the wheelbase has been stretched to make rom for an optional third row of seats.
InsideNissan has done a good job of delivering a pleasant looking dash with the fea-tures people really want. Just because this isn’t a mid-sized SUV, doesn’t mean
that Canadians don’t want the finer things. The middle SV trim will be the most popular due to 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, heated seats, power driver’s seat and a huge panoramic moon roof for $26,748 in FWD and $2,000 more in AWD. To get the three-row version the SV needs to be equipped with the $2,050 Family Tech Package which might be worth the stretch because it really does amp up the goodies. They include the third row of seats that makes this a 7-passenger SUV. Grant-ed, the third row is tight
but perfect for those occasional times when extra family members are in town. In addition, this package includes navigation, a 7-inch touch screen moni-tor, power lift gate, blind-spot detection system, and lane departure warning system. These really are premium features found only in luxury SUVs just a few short years ago. Unfortunately, the top SL trim is only available in a two-row 5-seat configuration because
it was felt the price would be too high for compact SUV buyers.
DriveAs hard as it might be to believe, this new, larger and slightly heavier (49kg) Rogue is actually more fuel-efficient than the last model. They were able to improve the economy by 18 per cent through the introduction of a new con-tinuously variable transmission (CVT), aerodynamic tricks, and letting the carried-over engine breathe a bit better. Still rated at 170hp, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine does a good job in city driving, thanks to the gearing of the new CVT but can seam a bit underpowered for higher, passing manouevre on the highway. Overall, the person filling the new Rogue up with fuel will welcome this balance of efficiency and everyday drivability. As part of the winter driving experience, I drove on an ice course in Macaglisse, Que., to highlight the vehicle’s stability system and the Active Trace Control fea-ture. On the first run, through the twisty, sheer ice roads the entire system was shut off. As I crested a hill, then made a hard right turn, the Rogue slid all
the way out to the edges of the corner, almost hitting the opposing snow bank. On the second run, with the advanced systems on, the same road was almost uneventful. The stability and traction control kept the wheels from spinning but the Trace Control System provides just a slight amount of brake force to the inside wheels to help the Rogue navigate the sheet ice with confidence.
VerdictThe objective with this new Rogue was to be noticed and provide a level of refinement and creature comforts that the competition isn’t providing. The pricing is fantastic, especially the middle SV models. The larger interior dimensions will always be welcome, as buyers like to get more for their money, but it is still small and efficient enough for city buyers.
The LowdownPower: 2.5L 4-cylinder with 170hpFill-up: 8.2L/6.2L/100km (city/highway AWD) Sticker price: $23,498-$33,098
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paym
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pay
men
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ary
depe
ndin
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es n
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clud
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rs a
re fr
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set
indi
vidu
al p
rices
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er m
ay n
ot b
e co
mbi
ned
with
cer
tain
oth
er c
onsu
mer
ince
ntiv
es. G
MCL
may
mod
ify, e
xten
d or
term
inat
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fers
in w
hole
or i
n pa
rt a
t any
tim
e w
ithou
t not
ice.
Con
ditio
ns a
nd li
mita
tions
app
ly. S
ee p
artic
ipat
ing
deal
er fo
r det
ails
. †*
The
Auto
mot
ive
Jour
nalis
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ssoc
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peci
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in c
ars
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truc
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prov
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unbi
ased
opi
nion
s of
new
veh
icle
s to
hel
p co
nsum
ers
mak
e be
tter p
urch
ases
that
are
righ
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mor
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form
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sit w
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aila
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smis
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city
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hw
y 2W
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km c
ity a
nd 9
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100
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wy
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sum
ptio
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sed
on G
M te
stin
g in
acc
orda
nce
with
app
rove
d Tr
ansp
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sum
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men
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late
st a
vaila
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info
rmat
ion
at th
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pos
ting.
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ent a
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test
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data
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xclu
des
othe
r GM
veh
icle
s. †
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paris
on b
ased
on
war
dsau
to.c
om 2
013
Larg
e Pi
ckup
seg
men
t and
late
st c
ompe
titiv
e da
ta a
vaila
ble.
Exc
lude
s ot
her G
M v
ehic
les.
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2-Ye
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aint
enan
ce P
rogr
am p
rovi
des
elig
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cus
tom
ers
in C
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ho h
ave
purc
hase
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ased
or fi
nanc
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new
elig
ible
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4 M
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ith a
n AC
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o oi
l and
filte
r cha
nge,
in a
ccor
danc
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mon
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the
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r 2 y
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first
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a li
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ervi
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perf
orm
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id to
p of
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nspe
ctio
ns, t
ire ro
tatio
ns, w
heel
al
ignm
ents
and
bal
anci
ng, e
tc. a
re n
ot c
over
ed. T
his
offe
r may
not
be
rede
emed
for c
ash
and
may
not
be
com
bine
d w
ith c
erta
in o
ther
con
sum
er in
cent
ives
ava
ilabl
e on
GM
veh
icle
s. G
ener
al M
otor
s of
Can
ada
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ited
rese
rves
the
right
to a
men
d or
term
inat
e th
is o
ffer
, in
who
le o
r in
part
, at a
ny ti
me
with
out p
rior n
otic
e. A
dditi
onal
con
ditio
ns a
nd
limita
tions
app
ly. S
ee d
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det
ails
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ufac
ture
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deal
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eliv
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it ha
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en a
pplie
d to
the
purc
hase
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nce
and
leas
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fers
of 2
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ra D
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kage
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erra
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out S
LE P
rem
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kage
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d is
app
licab
le to
reta
il cu
stom
ers
only.
Oth
er c
redi
ts a
vaila
ble
on s
elec
t Sie
rra
mod
els.
Off
er e
nds
Febr
uary
28,
201
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¥ $1
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man
ufac
ture
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deal
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ase
cash
ava
ilabl
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erra
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ble
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er c
ash
cred
its a
vaila
ble
on m
ost m
odel
s. S
ee y
our G
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eale
r for
det
ails
. Off
er e
nds
Febr
uary
28,
201
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Off
er o
nly
valid
from
Jan
uary
3, 2
014
– Fe
brua
ry 2
8, 2
014
(the
“Pro
gram
Per
iod”
) to
reta
il cu
stom
ers
resi
dent
in C
anad
a w
ho o
wn
or a
re c
urre
ntly
leas
ing
(dur
ing
the
Prog
ram
Per
iod)
a G
M o
r com
petit
or p
icku
p tr
uck
to re
ceiv
e a
$1,0
00 c
redi
t tow
ards
the
purc
hase
, fina
nce
or le
ase
of a
n el
igib
le n
ew 2
013
or 2
014
Mod
el Y
ear C
hevr
olet
Silv
erad
o Li
ght D
uty,
Silv
erad
o He
avy
Duty
, Sie
rra
Ligh
t Dut
y, Si
erra
Hea
vy D
uty,
or 2
013
Aval
anch
e. O
nly
one
(1) c
redi
t m
ay b
e ap
plie
d pe
r elig
ible
veh
icle
sal
e. O
ffer
is tr
ansf
erab
le to
a fa
mily
mem
ber l
ivin
g in
the
sam
e ho
useh
old
(pro
of o
f add
ress
requ
ired)
. Thi
s of
fer m
ay n
ot b
e re
deem
ed fo
r cas
h an
d m
ay n
ot b
e co
mbi
ned
with
cer
tain
oth
er c
onsu
mer
ince
ntiv
es a
vaila
ble
on G
M v
ehic
les.
The
$1,0
00 c
redi
t inc
lude
s HS
T/GS
T/PS
T as
app
licab
le b
y pr
ovin
ce. A
s pa
rt
of th
e tr
ansa
ctio
n, d
eale
r will
requ
est c
urre
nt v
ehic
le re
gist
ratio
n an
d/or
insu
ranc
e to
pro
ve o
wne
rshi
p. G
MCL
rese
rves
the
right
to a
men
d or
term
inat
e th
is o
ffer
, in
who
le o
r in
part
, at a
ny ti
me
with
out p
rior n
otic
e. V
oid
whe
re p
rohi
bite
d by
law.
Add
ition
al c
ondi
tions
and
lim
itatio
ns a
pply.
See
you
r GM
dea
ler f
or d
etai
ls. #
Offe
r val
id o
nly
to e
ligib
le
reta
il le
ssee
s in
Can
ada
who
hav
e ob
tain
ed c
redi
t app
rova
l by
GM F
inan
cial
, hav
e en
tere
d in
to a
leas
e ag
reem
ent w
ith G
M F
inan
cial
, and
who
acc
ept d
eliv
ery
from
Jan
uary
3, 2
014
thro
ugh
Febr
uary
28,
201
4 of
a n
ew e
ligib
le 2
014
mod
el. G
ener
al M
otor
s of
Can
ada
will
pay
the
first
mon
th’s
leas
e pa
ymen
t, or
firs
t 2 b
i-wee
kly
leas
e pa
ymen
ts (i
nclu
sive
of
taxe
s). A
fter
the
first
mon
th, l
esse
e w
ill b
e re
quire
d to
mak
e al
l rem
aini
ng s
ched
uled
pay
men
ts o
ver t
he re
mai
ning
term
of t
he le
ase
agre
emen
t. Th
is o
ffer
may
not
be
rede
emed
for c
ash
and
may
not
be
com
bine
d w
ith c
erta
in o
ther
con
sum
er in
cent
ives
ava
ilabl
e on
GM
veh
icle
s. G
ener
al M
otor
s of
Can
ada
Lim
ited
rese
rves
the
right
to a
men
d or
term
inat
e th
is o
ffer
, in
who
le o
r in
part
, at a
ny ti
me
with
out p
rior n
otic
e. V
oid
whe
re p
rohi
bite
d by
law.
Add
ition
al c
ondi
tions
and
lim
itatio
ns a
pply.
See
dea
ler f
or d
etai
ls.
*Com
paris
on b
ased
on
2013
Pol
k se
gmen
tatio
n: C
ompa
ct S
UV a
nd la
test
com
petit
ive
data
ava
ilabl
e an
d ba
sed
on th
e m
axim
um le
groo
m a
vaila
ble.
‡*C
argo
and
load
cap
acity
limite
d by
wei
ght a
nd d
istr
ibut
ion.
Com
paris
on b
ased
on
2013
War
ds s
egm
enta
tion:
Lar
ge/C
ross
Util
ity V
ehic
les
and
late
st c
ompe
titiv
e da
ta a
vaila
ble.
Exc
lude
s ot
her G
M v
ehic
les.
^^T
he B
est B
uy S
eal i
s a
regi
ster
ed tr
adem
ark
of C
onsu
mer
s Di
gest
Com
mun
icat
ions
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, use
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der l
icen
se. C
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mer
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Adventures in leaving Detroit and trusting your GPSThe digital road sign above warned: “Changing Roads Ahead. Do not rely solely on GPS.” I felt like it was speaking directly to me as I had suffered anxiety ever since Driveway editor Keith Morgan climbed into the Jeep Cherokee and we left downtown Detroit, heading north to Toronto.North, ahem, yes. The tunnel to Canada was a stone’s throw away from our launch point. I was thinking it would route me the same way I got down to Motown, via Windsor and through the tunnel.Why the GPS didn’t? – I’m not sure. Clearly it knew something we didn’t.Needless to say, the mechanical woman’s voice echoing through the premium speakers certainly did give us a scenic tour of the area. And by scenic I mean, she guided us through some rather dodgy areas, characterized by poorly maintained roads, broken down buildings and dejected looking people.After the excitement of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, I was looking forward to the
‘‘After the excitement of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, I was looking forward to the long and painfully boring drive back . . . my wish was not yet coming true.’’Alexandra Straub
long and painfully boring drive back. (That’s before Keith hitched a ride, honest.) My wish was not yet coming true. Finally, we were on some sort of highway. But no signs to a border popped up for miles and miles. We even pulled over a couple of times in the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited to check our smartphones to see if we were heading in the right direction.We were, but I guess I was just looking for a sign. A sign that said “Canada” on it.But no, we got this instead: “State Prison Nearby. Do NOT Pick Up Hitchhikers.”Gulp.Keith and I looked over at each other and laughed nervously.Oh gosh, what have we gotten ourselves into? – Regardless, we were in it together so it was bound to be eventful.I forgot to mention, my fuel was getting low, too, and I had a flight to catch out of Pearson. No need to panic, I think. When you’re in these kinds of situations, you say things that you normally wouldn’t say. “I will be so happy when we are back in Ontario,” is a phrase not often uttered by a B.C. resident. But it fell from my lips.Desperate times call for desperate measures, right?The one thing that remained steadfast and calm throughout the craziness was the Jeep Cherokee.The leather-trimmed seats were plush and comfortable to sit in for hours on end.When I started veering off the straight and narrow – aka out of my lane – the lane departure warning would gently lead me back into place.And since it was frigid outside – Ontario and Michigan in January is anything but tropical – features like a remote starter, heated seats, a heated steering wheel and dual climate zone controls keep occupants toasty warm.Not to mention there was a generous amount of power being delivered from its 3.2L, Pentastar V6 engine, which is rated at 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque. It’s then linked to a 9-speed automatic transmission.And with 4x4 capabilities, I was ready to brave the winter conditions, on bare roads or not.Luckily, it was a beautiful day, with few clouds in the sky and clear roads. Things were looking good.Then it happened. A sign. A sign to Canada nonetheless. Looks like we’d been routed through Sarnia. I was doing a little happy dance on the inside. Did I doubt the GPS’s ability to lead? I sure did. Then again, it’s not out of my character to question authority. As we handed the CBSA our passports, all I could think about was finding a fuel station before we got stranded.And yes, I was very happy to be in Ontario. But I’d be happier when I knew I was on a plane to Vancouver. Yet, I was thoroughly enjoying my time in the Cherokee, quirky styling and anxiety aside. It had an ability to somewhat calm my woes due to its temperate nature. The quiet cabin allowed for wonderful conversations, whether it was with myself, with the GPS or with Keith.In addition, I managed to learn a lot from road signs. I will not wholeheartedly rely on the GPS and will not pick up hitchhikers in Michigan. www.jeep.ca
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There have been very few times that I have gone four wheeling and not run into a situation where a winch is required.A winch can be an important tool in safely plucking a vehicle from an impossible situation, or righting a truck after a rollover. It can also be used to clear properties of logs or rocks. If you travel the back-roads of British Columbia, you should never be without a winch.There are a few things to know before you operate your winch for the first time. What appears to be a simple operation can quickly turn dangerous if basic safe winching practices are not used. Most are equipped with a varying length of wire rope and the length of the rope is determined by the winch’s load capacity. The wire rope should be inspected regularly to ensure that it has not become crushed, pinched, frayed, or kinked at any point. Should the rope be damaged, it should be replaced before use to avoid
injury.
All winch owners should have a winch accessory kit to recover a vehicle properly and safely. The average kit includes a three-metre chocker chain, a clevis, snatch block, five-centimetre tree trunk protector, gloves, and a carrying case. Prices are generally between $250 and $375 depending upon the manufacturer. Most winches are offered with a winch hook strap to ensure that operators do not put hands and fingers in harm’s way. Always wear gloves when operating a winch or handling wire rope. A single line pull is one of the most basic winching operations. It involves rigging the wire rope to a stable anchoring point and spooling it in to pull the vehicle toward the anchor point. This type of pull can also be used to extract a truck without a winch; the winch equipped truck becomes the anchor point and the stuck vehicle is pulled toward it. It is a good idea to throw a jacket or blanket over the wire rope midway between the winch and the anchor point. This will prevent the cable from whipping back to the truck in the event of breakage. A tree can serve as an excellent anchor point, but never attempt to wrap a wire rope or chain around it. In addition to being extremely dangerous, this improper winching practice can damage or kill the tree. Use a tree saver strap, along with a clevis.When a truck is seriously stuck, more winching power can be achieved through a double line pull. To do so, un-spool a length of a line from the drum and thread it through a snatch block. The cable’s hook can then be fastened to an anchor point on the trucks frame or tow hook, and the snatch block will secure to an anchor point toward the direction of the pull. This method decreases the number of layers of wire rope on the drum and greatly increases pulling power. A snatch block can also be used to change the direction of the pull, without the wire rope collecting on one side of the drum. If you have followed the basic principle of four-wheeling and brought a buddy or a second vehicle, then chances are you will have some assistance in the recovery. Sometimes all a stuck vehicle needs is a little motivation. In those instances, a quality recovery strap ($53) will work fine. Knowing how to operate a winch correctly is as important as knowing how to drive the 4x4 it is mounted to. Misuse can result in injury or even death, so it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with your winch before reaching a situation where you need to use it.
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‘‘If you travel the back-roads of British Columbia, you should never be without a winch.’’Ian Harwood
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Proposed changes for first respondersBy Tamara HyndFree Press Staff
Fernie Council is taking the B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) up on
their offer for a briefing session on proposed changes for first responders in the Resource Allocation Plan (RAP). Although the RAP ambulance response changes have already been implemented, the first responder changes have not. The BCEHS is asking local governments for their input before implementing the first responder changes as requested by many municipal fire departments.
Under the Emergency Services Act, the board of BCEHS is responsible for governing all emergency services provided in B.C., including those provided by B.C. Ambulance Service, first responder agencies, B.C. Patient Transfer Network and Trauma Services B.C.
“We take our responsibility to patients and taxpayers seriously,” wrote Wynne Powell, board chair in a letter to Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano dated January 3, 2014. “We are committed to ensuring patient needs come first and using all resources as effectively and efficiently as possible.”
“We certainly don't want to do anything to reduce service,” said
Giuliano. Fire Chief Ted Ruiter was
present at the January 27 Council meeting. “The question is what level of service do we want to provide here in Fernie in regards to ambulance and our first response service that we give on behalf of Fernie Fire Rescue,” said Ruiter. “They are trying to eliminate the type of calls we go to and in my opinion, I think we really need to take a look at that because ambulance service in Fernie is stretched to say the least. I suggest we take a look at some of the things they are wanting to do and give it some serious thought.”
“At the Union of B.C. Municipalities (conference) there was a lot of discussion around B.C. ambulance service, especially in rural areas,” said Councillor Phil Iddon. “Some people did get up and make some rather serious accusations as to staffing levels, the availability of service, delays and times.
“I think every community has different challenges when it comes to ambulance because of geographics, roads and proximity of other services, so perhaps it would warrant getting feedback on how the changes are in their mind. This is all about not duplicating services because they are all stretching their budgets
to the nth degree. Some of it's fix wing ambulatory which is very expensive. I think a lot of it is budget driven from the B.C.
government service side and they are trying to be held as the good guys in some cases with this so we should get feedback on what
is particular to our area and how this will effect that.”
Fernie Fire Rescue responding to a structural fire on February 6. Photo by T. Hynd
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The RDEK is soliciting interest from members of the public to represent the following areas: • Central Subregion (Electoral Areas B, C, E) - One Position • Elk Valley Subregion (Electoral Area A) - One Position
The preferred candidates will have experience in land use planning, land development or the construction industry and be willing to occasionally travel to Cranbrook to attend meetings.
The Board of Variance is a decision-making body that considers minor variances to bylaws to relieve hardship or extend non-conforming uses. The operation of the Board is governed by the Local Government Act and RDEK bylaws. The Board is composed of three members, one from each RDEK subregion. There are presently two vacancies, one for the Central Subregion, and one for the Elk Valley Subregion and each position is for a three year term.
The Board meets about once per year to consider applications. There is no compensation for sitting on the Board or attending meetings, other than for travel expenses.
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The other night I joined a group of 16 women for a dinner
adventure. We skied in, ate our weight in cheese and other food that we covered in cheese, and then skied out. It was fantastic. The food was pretty great too.
The part that I loved the most was that everyone there was either a friend or a familiar face. As I chatted with different people through-out the night, I realized the web of connections was amazing. It went something like this. “Oh, you’re Emma’s brother’s wife who knits those cool scarves for the craft show!” Or… “wait, did you say you’re Cedar’s mom? I teach her yoga at her school on Tuesdays, I love Cedar!” And on, and on.
It seems like everyone’s connected in some way…one degree, maybe two. As you place people, you realize there aren’t a lot of stran-gers in a small town. More like connections you haven’t put faces to yet. It’s really cool.
I grew up in a small town. When I turned sixteen, I would have caught a ride on a sanitation truck to get out of there. ‘Cool’ was not the word I would have used to describe it. It drove me crazy! Ironically, for exactly the same reasons I love it now. My parents knew every misguided step I took, and I heard about it. “Mrs. Meyer saw you at the mall after school holding hands with Ian Smith! That guy is a criminal Shelby!” Or… “I heard you rounded the corner on Victoria pretty quickly this afternoon. Slow down young lady!” Eyes everywhere. I craved anonymity.
When I finally moved to a city, I couldn’t get over the fact that none of my actions would be reported back to my parents. I responded accordingly. Yikes. Now that I am a parent, I love the fact that people know me, know my family. If you drop a mitt in the parking lot, chances are very high that someone will see it, know it’s yours, and you’ll get a text from that person saying where to reclaim it. If your kid falls off their bike when you’re not around, someone they know will come to their aid. If you want to buy something, sell something, host an event or catch a ride to one, people will find out, and respond. (With or without Facebook…I know this because I’m not a member, or ‘on’ or however you Facebookers say it). And when my girls are teenagers and holding hands with someone who may or may not turn out to be a criminal, I’ll find out about it. (For the record, that guy is serving 12 years).
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Spartans vs. Falcons
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The Fernie Senior boys basketball team recently played a home and home
against Sparwood, with both teams earning a win on their home court.
On January 28, the Spartans took it to the Falcons with a score of 81-76. Daniel Burgess led the Falcons with 34 points and 13 rebounds. Fernie hosted Sparwood on February 4 and returned the favour with a final score of 51-42. Cole Goodman
played his best game of the season on both ends of the floor, finishing with eight points, four steals, three rebounds and two assists.
Fernie is looking forward to hosting their annual tournament February 14 to 15 at Fernie Secondary. This year's tournament will feature eight teams from all over the Kootenays. Games start at 12:15 pm on Friday with local rivals Fernie versus Sparwood in the opening matchup. Admission is free and all are welcome!
The Fernie Seniors boys basketball took on the Sparwood Spartans January 28 and February 4. Submitted photo
Standingsas of February 12, 2014
DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie MountainTeam GP W L T OTL PtsCreston Valley Thunder Cats 48 35 11 1 1 72Kimberley Dynamiters 50 27 21 2 0 56Fernie Ghostriders 49 23 20 0 6 52Golden Rockets 49 15 30 1 3 34Columbia Valley Rockies 49 12 27 3 7 34
DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Neil MurdochTeam GP W L T OTL PtsNelson Leafs 49 35 9 1 4 75Beaver Valley Nitehawks 48 35 10 1 2 73Castlegar Rebels 49 21 23 2 3 47Spokane Braves 50 21 25 0 4 47Grand Forks Border Bruins 46 16 26 2 2 36
DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks Team GP W L T OTL PtsKamloops Storm 47 38 8 0 1 77100 Mile House Wranglers 49 23 20 0 6 52Chase Heat 48 24 22 0 2 50Sicamous Eagles 48 21 24 0 3 45Revelstoke Grizzlies 48 8 36 0 4 20
DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: OkanaganTeam GP W L T OTL PtsKelowna Chiefs 48 31 14 0 3 65Summerland Steam 47 28 15 1 3 60Osoyoos Coyotes 48 26 21 0 1 53North Okanagan Knights 47 22 23 0 2 46Princeton Posse 47 14 27 0 6 34
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Elk Valley athletes head to Winter GamesBy Nicole ObreFree Press Staff
The B.C. Winter Games are fast approaching and a number of Elk Valley athletes are getting ready
to compete. Happening from February 20 to 23, this year's games will take place in Mission, B.C.
The B.C. Winter and Summer Games are the province's biennial celebration of sport and community. Since the first games in 1978, 38 communities have hosted the competition, over 350,000 athletes and volunteers have been involved, and thousands more have come out to watch as spectators and
supporters. The Winter and Summer Games
unite B.C.'s emerging high performance athletes, trained coaches, and certified officials for four days. They can serve as a stepping stone towards higher level sport competitions, as well as a valuable learning and developmental experience for young athletes.
Representing the communities of the Elk Valley this year in a variety of different sports are:
Anna Kotlai - Figure skating – Fernie Emma Nieuwesteeg - Figure skating
– Fernie
Curtis Eldridge – Judo – Fernie Ben Gilmet – Judo - FernieKara Goodman – Judo – Fernie Megan Koevoet – Judo – Fernie Anna Koevoet – Judo – Fernie Daniel McRae – Judo – Fernie Anthony Milligan – Judo – Fernie Liam Teetzel – Judo – Fernie Noah Teetzel – Judo – Fernie Alisha Temple – Judo – Fernie
Kelli Klein – Hockey (female) - Elkford
Pamm Ciupa – Skiing (freestyle) - ElkoAspyn Ciupa – Skiing (freestyle) - ElkoLevi Wright – Skiing (freestyle) - Elko
One win, two losses for Ghostriders home weekend By Sara MoultonFree Press Staff
The Ghostriders’ second consecutive three-game weekend resulted in a win and two losses at the Fernie Memorial Arena from February 7 to 9.
The Riders battled the Spokane Braves on Friday, Feb. 7 for the first time at home this season. Matt MacDonald (assisted by Aaron Neufeld and Joel Burgess) opened the scoring with a goal for Fernie in the second period, but the Braves came back to score three unanswered goals in the third for a 3-1 win.
The following night, division-leaders Creston Valley Thunder Cats showed their strength as they shut out the Riders in a 6-0 showdown. The guests were slapped with a variety of penalties between their goals, including two minutes when Ethan Rusnack rushed Ghostrider goaltender Phoenix Logan-Hill, but the Cats still managed to prevent the Riders from scoring from their 29 shots on goal.
Despite the disappointment of the previous two nights, the Riders returned on Sunday, Feb. 9 to defeat the Golden Rockets in an exciting 4-2 game. The spotlight was on the Riders’ defencemen as JJ Beitel and Anthony Gilbert delivered three goals between them for the home side, while the ever-reliable Burgess contributed one more with only minutes left in the game.
The Ghostriders’ final home game of the regular season will be on Sunday, Feb. 16 against Kimberley at the Fernie Memorial Arena. Come down and support your team as they take on their main rivals ahead of the playoffs!
Cole Weber and Phoenix Logan-Hill take on Creston’s Carson Cartwright on Saturday, February 8Photo by S. Moulton
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Skaters own the podium
By Lisa Skubovius Contributor
Taking a cue from Canada’s O l y m p i a n s ,
Fernie Skating Club members owned the podium at two competitions over the past few weeks, bringing home 18 medals.
The hardware collection began at the West Kootenay
I n v i t a t i o n a l competition in Rossland in mid-January, with Hunter Bezak, Ava Hozjan, and Gabrielle Runzer earning gold medals in the Senior Bronze, Pre-Juvenile, and Gold Ladies events respectively.
Runzer also captured a silver in the Gold Elements event, and Emma Morgan collected a bronze in
Pre-Juvenile Ladies, while Star 2 skaters Olivia Sombrowski and Emmerson Zimmerman earned gold and merit assessments in their event.
Two weeks later at the Kootenay Regional Championships in Fruitvale, the Fernie Skating Club sent 16 representatives and came home with 13 medals. This haul
included seven gold medals: Runzer in Novice Ladies, Anna Koltai in Pre-Novice Ladies, Emma Nieuwesteeg in Juvenile Ladies, Hozjan in Pre-Juvenile Ladies, Bezak in Senior Bronze Ladies, Alexandra Stephenson in the Bronze Interpretive event, and Shayla Lipkewich and Brady Whitson in the Gold Pairs Interpretive.
Whitson and Lipkewich also won podium spots in the Gold Ladies Freeskate event, with silver and bronze medals respectively. Stephenson also captured an additional medal, silver, in Junior Silver Ladies, with club-mate Kaitlyn Poirier collecting the bronze prize in the same event.
Rounding out the Fernie medal count, Morgan earned a silver in Pre-Juvenile Ladies, and Rylee Whitson skated to third place in the Bronze Interpretive event. Sonia Mende was just short of the podium, skating to fourth place in the Star 5 event.
In addition to these successes, Bezak and Runzer earned honours for outstanding artistic skating in their freeskate events, bestowed on them by the competitions’ judges. Bezak was awarded the Junior Artistic Skater plaque and Runzer the Senior Artistic Skater plaque.
In non-medalling events, Fernie skaters Sombrowski, Ashlynn Saluk, Jenna Dies, and Lela Krotz received two silvers, a bronze and merit assessments respectively.
Top row, from left to right: Gabrielle Runzer, Emma Morgan, Emma Nieuwesteeg, Brady Whitson. Front row, from left to right: Hunter Bezak, Rylee Whitson, Ava Hozjan, and Sonia Mende. Photo by L. Skubovius
A wild weekend
By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff
It was a busy weekend for the Elk Valley Wild as they hosted the Pee Wee Black and Gold Tournament. It was a wild weekend of hockey, with the young athletes hitting the ice hard on Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday. The Elk Valley Wild Black and Gold teams came together to welcome eight teams from as far away as LaCombe and Irvine, Alberta.
The two Elk Valley Wild teams are made up of children from Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, and Jaffray.
The Elk Valley Wild Gold team faced off against the Irvine Bulldogs at the Sparwood Arena on Saturday afternoon. Photo by N. Obre
Gold Silver Bronze Total4 3 2 9
Freestyle Skiing 3 2 1 6Figure Skating 0 1 0 1Snowboarding 0 0 1 1Short Track 1 0 0 1
Canada’s Medal Count
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Calling all local farmers!Submitted
The fourth edition of the East Kootenay Local Food Guide will be produced this spring. The
guide aims to be a complete list of local food producers from Creston to Golden to Fernie, making it easier for people to locate and enjoy a wider variety of food produced locally.
As a non-profit initiative, there is no cost to food producers for inclusion in the guide. Updated and new information is welcomed until February 20. While connecting more people to local food, the guide helps increase the viability of producing local food and in the long term hopes to encourage more producers to start up. The only rule for being included is a direct connection to the food you are producing, including farms, ranches, and value added food products such as preserves or bread products.
There has been an inspiring increase in locally produced food in recent years, evident in the need for an update to the guide, along with increased interest by the public to support local food. If
you are or know of a producer who is new or wasn’t included in the original guide, this is a good opportunity for advertising your operation at no cost.
The District of Invermere is sponsoring this project as part of their Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), called Imagine Invermere 2030, (II 2030). The Imagine Invermere 2030 Implementation Team selected an update to the East Kootenay Food Guide as one of their community sustainability initiatives for 2014. More information about the II 2030 Sustainability Plan, and how you can get involved, can be found at http://imagineinvermere.ca/.
The Cranbrook Food Action Committee, Creston Valley Food Action Coalition, Groundswell Network, and Slow Food Columbia Valley have collaborated on this joint venture since its inception. The area covered by the guide is expanding this year north to Golden, with thanks to the work of the MLA office of Norm MacDonald.
If you haven’t seen the East Kootenay Local Food Guide before, the last edition of the guide can be found digitally at cranbrookfoodaction.com, under the
‘local food guide’ link. Watch for the new edition in paper form at farmer’s markets and within your community this spring and summer 2014!
If you are a producer interested in being listed in the guide, please contact Shannon before February 20 at 250-427-7981 or shannongreyduncan@gmail.com.
The fourth edition of the East Kootenay Local Food Guide will be produced this spring. Submitted photo
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Fernie has launched on-demand webcasts of City Council meetings and public hearings. This new service is available through
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“I am pleased to introduce webcasting,” said Mayor Mary Giuliano. “This initiative will help to ensure that our decision making process remains open, informed and understood.” The new webcasting service complements Mayor and Council’s goal of building a more accessible, transparent, and accountable local government. Last year, Fernie redeveloped its website and launched its Twitter site.
“Citizens will be able to access meeting videos at their convenience, along with the supporting materials such as staff reports and
meeting agendas,” said Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer. “Successful communities foster engaged citizens.”
The City has contracted with Granicus, an award-winning cloud applications provider for government transparency, efficiency and citizen participation. Its solutions are designed specifically to help public agencies establish meaningful connections with their community online, over social networks, and mobile devices while reducing operational costs.
Video streaming coverage will commence at 7 pm Monday, February 11 with the City of Fernie regular Council meeting. To view this meeting and a list of archived meetings, please visit www.fernie.ca and click on ‘City Hall’ and ‘Meetings & Minutes’. Regular Council meetings will be broadcast on Shaw TV Channel 10 at 3:30 pm on Tuesdays and 11 am on Thursdays.
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Kitchen doors are openingBy Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
In the last episode, Danielle Cardozo was one of the top 14 home cook chefs who
were grouped into two teams and then tasked with cooking lunch for the hockey players of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Cooking for the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre was one of the most exciting meals Cardozo has ever cooked.
“MasterChef Canada really put together a great challenge,” said Cardozo. “I was honoured to cook for hockey greats such as Wendel Clark and Darryl Sittler and I am not going to complain that the handsome Colton Orr liked my halibut!”
Tensions ran high as the cooks dealt with team dynamics that cropped up under the pressure.
“I did not want to be on Dale's team. He's a dramatic individual. He's not exactly a team player, and that is not who you want as a captain!
“I was picked last. In this case it's not about when you are picked, it's about the team you end up on and I was very happy to be on Pino's team! I knew we'd all work well together, and that Pino would put trust in us to execute a dish. It also made it clear to me that they underestimate my abilities. In this competition, it's okay to be underestimated to stay off your competitor’s radar.
“Pino gave me complete autonomy over the halibut and I couldn't be happier. (Judge/chef) Claudio Aprile asked me if I was worried about
overcrowding the fish. It was definitely a concern, as I had to cook fifty fillets. Four trays and two convection oven slots isn't exactly ideal conditions. However, if you've cooked halibut as much as I have, you know how to compensate with time and temperature. I was poaching the halibut in a homemade lemonade oil, so uneven cooking due to crowding wasn't a great concern. As well, poaching it allows you a little forgiveness if there's any wait time between oven and serving.
“Overall, our whole team was extremely happy about how we cooked. Our team worked like a well oiled machine. That was the first time anyone on our team had cooked in a professional kitchen; it was a whole new world.”
Cardozo's team won the challenge by popular vote by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
“It's really nice to have a team challenge win under our belt. Though I am not letting it make me comfortable. I was not envious of those who had to make the stuffed ravioli. It's not an easy dish by any means. It took me a long time to get ravioli down, so I was extremely impressed by what the other cooks produced.
“This experience so far has been amazing. It has brought so much more to my life. It opened up my passion for cooking more than I ever knew existed. I always thought that MasterChef Canada was the ultimate goal for a home cook. It's still surreal that I am a part of this amazing experience.
I'm starting to realize that MasterChef Canada has a real impact on its viewers, and it has opened up a number of doors for me.”
Cardozo will be teaming up with Cranbrook's Genex Marketing to start a project together; more details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Cardozo is also thrilled to be teaming up with Executive Chef Dave Bohati, of Market Restaurant in Calgary whose restaurant was just voted number one Best New Restaurant by CBC food critic John Gilchrist. They met at his restaurant a couple months ago and have been in touch ever since.
“We will be collaborating on a multiple course dinner at Market on March 23. I will spend a couple days at his restaurant learning how to prepare for and execute a multiple course dinner. Dave is a part of an initiative called The Syndicate. It's a group of extremely talented chefs across Canada who have dedicated themselves to mentoring young chefs. I have been blessed to have him to turn to for culinary advise. I am honoured that he'd invite me into his kitchen.”
As opportunity knocks for Cardozo, the MasterChef Canada competition intensity is rising as each of the remaining 13 home cooks are determined to win the first MasterChef Canada title and $100,000.
Cardozo grew up in the Elk Valley and currently lives in Cranbrook, B.C.
Riders are making friends
The Fernie Ghostriders give Shelley Moulton from Fernie Friends for Friends a cheque for $2,600 on Saturday, January 25. The money was raised by auctioning specially-made pink jerseys in October 2013 for breast cancer awareness. Photo by S. Moulton
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DAYMAN:Mary Jean Dayman passed away peacefully at Rocky Mountain Village on February 7, 2014 at the age of 85 years.Jean was born in Fernie on March 23, 1928. She loved Fernie so much she spent the rest of her life here.She was the second child born to George and Ethel Quail. She had an older brother Doug and younger sisters Pat, Sheila and Brenda. Growing up in the heart of the depression she gained values of caring and giving in her community that remained with her for the rest of her life.Her youth was spent with family and friends in Fernie during the winter and much of the summer at her grandparents’ cottage on Rosen Lake. As a teen she spent a vacation on Vancouver Island with her aunt and uncle.Following her graduation in 1946 from the Fernie Secondary School, she began working for BC Telephone Company. It was during this time that she met her husband Aubrey Dayman, who she married in 1950. She left her employment shortly after to start a family. Jean and Aubrey built a house on Pellett Avenue, now known as 3rd Avenue where they raised their three daughters. In 1959 they purchased property on Tie Lake where they built a cabin. Most of the summer was spent at the cabin with a week or two each year spent in Nelson where Aubrey’s family was from.Jean was an excellent seamstress. For many years she would design and sew her own Halloween costumes and daughter’s dresses. They were definitely something to be proud of.In the 1960s she volunteered at the Public Health Clinic for a few years and spent a lot of her free time in the winter curling. She and Aubrey collected many trophies over the years at various bonspiels in the East Kootenays.When the Art Station was under construction she spent many hours there painting walls. She was very proud of her contribution to such a wonderful heritage building.She was predeceased by her husband Aubrey and is survived by her daughters Wendy Schwab (Gerry), Pam Korum (Laurie) and Susan Glover (Paul), four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Doug Quial (Wilda) and Sheila Buchanan (Jack).The family would like to express their gratitude for the kindness and care from all the staff at Rocky Mountan Village and to Dr. McBeath who was always there when they needed him.At Jean’s request, cremation will take place and there will be no service. Condolences received at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com.Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
PINOTTI:NOVEMBER 19, 1940 – FEBRUARY 8, 2014(Mary) Pauline Pinotti, affectionately known by many as “Granny,” peacefully passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie on Saturday, February 8th, at 3:05 pm. She was surrounded by her husband Richard, her daughter Theresa, and her son Colin. She unfortunately lost her battle with pancreatic cancer after a brave fight and overcoming pneumonia and sepsis.Pauline is survived by her husband Richard, her daughter Theresa (Jim) Browning, her son Colin (Niccole) Pinotti and their daughters, Alexandra and Makenzie. She is also survived by her sister Georgette (Cam) MacDonald and a multitude of nieces and nephews, from near and far.Pauline was predeceased by her parents, Art and Louise Dufresne, her sister Jeannette Fontaine, her brother Rolland Dufresne and her sister Fern Helland.Granny greatly loved her granddaughters and doing crafts with them and having “sleepovers.” She also enjoyed cooking and was known for her caramel popcorn (aka: Granny’s Crack), her nuts and bolts and caramel apples at Halloween. She loved going fishing with her Yorkshire terrier Nikki and her father in law, Louis Pinotti, with whom she also went picking wild mushrooms. Pauline liked going picking huckleberries with her brother in law, Carl Helland, and made the most amazing jam and pies. She worked at the Fording River Operations for twenty years before retiring and was known for being an exceptional worker. She was a prolific poet and had many of her poems published. Pauline loved going to the casino, especially with her sister Fern. She was also known for liking to drive fast and was very thrilled with “the rocket,” her new Dodge Dart.She loved her husband and family very much and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Pauline.No flowers by request, but in lieu of donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Elk Valley Hospice (250-423-4453 or elkvalley @elkvalley.org)The Memorial Service will be held at the Elkford Community Conference Center on Saturday, February 15th at 10:30 a.m. with Father Bart van Roijen officiating.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
In Loving Memory ofOur Sister, Aunt and MotherShonna Louise McKerracher
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GREGG – RICHARD “DICK”:Born in Corbin, BC on November 8, 1918. Dad passed away peacefully at the Rocky Mountain Village on Monday, February 4, 2014. He has gone to Heaven to be with Margaret, his wife of over 60 years. Dick was predeceased by his parents, his brothers; Bill, Jim, Gerald and Norman and his sister, Gertrude. Dick will be lovingly remembered by his son Gerry (Beth) and their family, Ricki (Brad), Morgan and Wyatt, his great grandson, and younger son Norman (Carol), and their family, Heather (James) and Brian (Gina). Memorial Service was held on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Christ Church Anglican with Reverend Trevor Freeman officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date.A warm thank you to Pam Harrison and Gary Smith for their compassion towards Dad. The family also wishes to thank Dr. Soetaert, the nursing staff at Rocky Mountain Village, and the staff at the Elk Valley Hospital.In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Dick’s memory to: The Salvation Army PO Box 2259 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 or to the Heart & Stoke Foundation of BC & Yukon, Okanagan/Kootenay, #4 1551 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9. Condolences received at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
691 4th Avenue, Fernie
Sunday Worship...1:30 pm
Pastor Fraser Coltmancell 250-417-5016
Pastor David Mortoncell 250-417-5017 or 1-866-426-7564
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Morning Services 11:00 am
Corps Officers:Majors James & Gwen Hagglund
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1622 10th Avenue, Fernie250-423-4112
www.mountainsidechurch.caSunday Services
10:30 am Sparwood Campus gathering
9:00 amContact Pastor Shawn Barden
shawnbarden@gmail.com
SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE
436 Pine AvenueSparwood BC V0B 2G0
250-425-7787Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC)
Services: Sunday 10:30 amWednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm
Everyone Welcome
Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell
KNOX UNITED CHURCH201 2nd Avenue, Fernie
Sunday Service 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am
Nursery AvailableUCW Women’s Group 1st Tues each month
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250-423-6010www.elkvalleyunited.com
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HOLY FAMILY PARISHCatholic Church
521 4th Avenue, FernieParish Office 250-423-6127
Masses: Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 amConfessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on
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ELK VALLEY
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CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie
250-423-6517
Sunday Service 8:30 am BCP
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Wednesday Service 10:00 am
The Rev Trevor Freeman, Parish Priest
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741 2nd Ave., Fernie
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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
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PUZZLE NO. 541
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 541
Copyright © 2011 by Penny Press
ACROSS1. Enter the
America’s Cup5. Shangri-la official9. Drama division12. Crankshaft piece15. Likewise16. Camelot woman17. Attempt18. Unclose, to a poet19. Window base20. Molding21. Back talk22. Resort, of a sort23. Animal’s
framework25. Stuff27. Up to this point28. Gob29. Slacken30. Solely31. Prophecy33. Untangle35. Jog the
memory of
39. Breathe41. Seed coat42. Did the butterfly44. Flight45. Biblical pronoun48. Showy lily50. Overweight52. Boor54. Building wing
shape55. Container57. Approach59. Char60. Law62. Bond64. Skedaddle!66. Colorful march68. Presently,
formerly69. Role model71. Fight72. Neither rhyme
____ reason75. Breed of cattle77. Terrible
79. Bit for Fido80. Before “blastoff”81. Huff and puff82. Radio operator83. Feminine pronoun84. Pasture sound85. Hence86. Aquatic plant87. Role for Holly88. Stately tree89. Theater
enthusiast, e.g.90. Wicked
DOWN1. Cheeky2. Similar3. Tiny landmass4. Recline lazily5. Acrobats’
garments6. Soft wool7. Air8. Lemon beverage9. Motorist’s aid
10. Standards11. Kind12. Trigonometric
function13. Horrify14. Sallow24. Kind of collar25. Ms. West et al.26. Wander29. Basic32. Complain34. Part of
“M*A*S*H”35. Relay, e.g.36. Epochal37. Grain grinder38. Not well40. Supplication43. Accustomed45. Quaker pronoun46. Rime47. Olden times49. Sedan, e.g.51. Prophet53. Shade of gray56. Sane
58. Heating device60. Tune61. Surmounting63. Fawn’s mother64. Sawed logs65. Against67. Retaliate for68. Hawaiian
welcome70. Imagine72. Regal73. At the end74. Showed once
more, as a TVprogram
76. Household77. Card game78. Confidence game81. Small dowel
PUZZLE NO. 542
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 542
Copyright © 2011 by Penny Press
ACROSS1. Steeple part6. Pouchlike part9. Venetian ruler13. Anglers’ boots15. Purplish shade17. Poet Pound18. Glacial cover19. Embarrass20. Sow’s mate21. Fuel for KITT22. Hat24. Mulligan ____26. Zip27. Allied by nature29. Theft31. Enchant34. Iron, e.g.35. Manners36. Desert retreat38. Dress for Caesar41. Militarize42. Ape44. Place of worship46. Equestrian’s leash
48. Dizziness50. Mexican food
item51. Reason53. Buzzing insect55. Roll56. Gauzy fabric57. Moonlike58. Untrue60. Circle around62. Aquatic mammal64. Rapid ____67. Skirt panel68. Bad actor69. Straightforward71. “The ____ is
mightier . . .”72. Poorly lit75. Of the ear77. Cleanse79. Convert to a
cryptogram82. Go up83. Dinghy support84. Muss
85. Farr’s feature86. Lease87. Attack
DOWN1. Gulp2. Tropical rodent3. Roman date4. Family room5. Gay Nineties, e.g.6. Bro or sis7. Cry of dismay8. Large dwellings9. Society gal10. Atmosphere layer11. Wheat, for one12. Ahead of schedule14. Tear apart15. Tyke16. Bamboozle23. Revenue25. Ire27. Overpowering
respect
28. “____ of theSpider Woman”
30. Influence31. Northern32. Weasel33. Barbers’ trim34. Newsreel maker35. “Eyes of Laura
____”37. Soft fabric39. Pin-up girl40. Blame43. College vine44. Adult scrod45. Whetstone47. Sheer curtain
fabric49. Mechanic’s milieu52. Body54. Yonder57. Exact59. Grabbed a bite
61. Having two feet63. Work for nine64. Rose spike65. Percentage66. Not right70. Cathedral part71. “____ Sematary”72. Makeshift bed73. Loiter74. Run into76. Bee chaser78. Use a bench80. Head81. Prompter’s
offering
PUZZLE NO. 543
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 543
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9. Shiver10. Scatter seed11. Egg-shaped12. Final drink13. Wild ox of
Sulawesi14. Budget item17. Playwright’s
offering23. Black bird25. Glacial snow29. Slow, in music30. Kiddie pie
ingredient31. Miner’s rock33. Ambush, e.g.34. Grave35. Dove’s noise37. Time period38. Each40. Prevent legally42. Cedar, e.g.44. Film producer
Hal ____47. Etching fluid48. Contributor51. Wed in secret
53. Attention54. Enclosure
for swine55. ____ the line
(conform)56. Decoration58. Moreover60. Telephone part61. Sin62. Crooked64. Cleave69. Group of rooms70. Lodger72. MGM’s mascot75. Brink77. Take by force78. Popcorn topper79. Potpourri81. Choir member82. “Backdraft” event83. Malicious look84. Drought-ridden85. Platter87. Male cat89. Relative
PUZZLE NO.544
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 544
Copyright © 2011 by Penny Press
ACROSS1. “Home Again”
requirement,shortly
5. Hollow grass9. Like some
winter roads12. Physique, for
short15. Grandmother16. Toward shelter,
nautically17. That girl18. Previously, in
verse19. Sacred picture20. Bore21. “____ North
Frederick”22. Personal quirk23. Knight25. Small landmass27. Greek porch28. Run-down30. Chaney portrayal
32. ____ out(dwindle)
34. Chance ____lifetime
36. Weight allowance37. Tossed dish38. Belch39. Pro40. Black cuckoo41. Market43. ____ Years’ War47. Convene48. Pulpit50. Have an ____
to grind51. Kingly rod54. Better56. “____ Don’t
Leave”(Lange film)
57. Irritate58. Dishevel59. Abrasive material61. Anglo-Saxon peon63. British brew
64. Angle65. Write
comments on68. Battery type70. Immediately,
on “ER”71. Dream73. Timidity77. Attack command78. Droop79. Relieve81. Eye test82. Biblical vessel83. Stringed
instrument84. Astringent85. Area86. Sure!87. Each88. Reason89. One-pot meal
DOWN1. Edit a reel2. South American
rodent
3. Organiccompound
4. Card game5. Small sword6. Antelope7. Electric fish8. Pastrami seller9. Yucca fiber10. Hurrah11. Yearning12. Gambler13. Baltimore ____
(bird)14. Kind of coffee24. “Mr. ____ Goes
to Town”26. Substitute27. Turf29. Not mine31. Kind of collar32. Terror33. Type size35. Worrisome37. Fresh talk38. Uncouth person39. Show anger42. Travel43. Attila’s soldiers
44. Japanese noodles45. Put forth46. Declare untrue49. Stood up52. Grape type53. Waste allowance55. Pass along58. Ms. West et al.60. Insanity61. Whole62. Light bites64. Diagram65. Ore analysis66. Attentive67. Striped animal69. Offspring72. Mound74. Withdraw75. Fill up76. Diving duck78. Dine80. “____ Along
the Watchtower”
ACROSS1. Gentle as a ____5. Uncertainty10. Submarine
finder15. Wing-shaped16. Ridiculous18. Sheeplike19. Short-billed rail20. Frankfurter21. Four-wheeled
vehicle22. Domestic24. FBI agent26. “____ Old
Black Magic”27. Electrically
charged atom28. Breakfast dish30. Extinct bird32. Possessive
pronoun35. Long for36. Top39. Compel
41. Newspapersection
43. Make angry45. Passing grades46. In a foreign
country49. Hard drinker50. Wigwam’s
relative52. Hot chocolate54. “Cheers” seat57. Site for rods
and cones59. Work group63. Lethargy65. Bloodhound’s
enticer66. “Berlin Express”
mister67. Appetite68. Basil sauce71. Electric unit73. Yell74. Main
thoroughfare76. Woolly mother
78. Indefinite number80. Merrill or Meyer82. Bouquet seller86. Warn88. Certain film90. “____ in My
Heart”91. Jargon92. Total93. Antitoxins94. Indian pole95. Photocopier’s
fluid96. Card
DOWN1. Scottish maiden2. African lily plant3. Matrimony4. Hurrah5. Tony’s singing
group6. Solemn notice7. Function8. Barrel plug
PUZZLE NO. 696 ACROSS1. Venomous snake4. Low female voice8. Hit hard12. Prompt13. Crazy bird14. Tex-Mex fare15. Wood-eating insects17. Belongs to us18. Cereal grain19. Pine fruit20. Route taken23. ____ the lily24. Chain unit25. Mob scene27. Superman’s logo30. Ancient31. Nutty
32. Converse, slangily33. Colorize34. Clasped35. 18-wheeler36. Bread and whiskey38. Unmarried woman40. Escorted42. Slip up43. Woeful sigh44. Pungent, edible roots49. Oxen team50. Notable times51. European peak52. Visualizes53. Strike out54. Cloud’s locale
DOWN1. Play unit2. “Curly ____”3. Part of rpm4. Assumed name5. State-spon-sored drawings6. Foot digit7. Switch posi-tions8. Counter seat9. Cleaned10. Land mea-sure11. Peat ____16. TV alien19. Venice, e.g.20. Lump of dirt21. Greasy22. Attempt23. Top prize: 2 wds.
26. ____ at ease28. Identical29. Revolve31. Cast off35. Knights’ titles37. Affirmatives39. Come up40. Year por-tions
41. Burn reliever44. Scarlet45. “Car 54, Where ____ You?”46. ____-been47. Antlered animal48. Eavesdrop
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W E E K E N D WEATHER
Elk Valley
updated:Wed, February 129:00 MST, Sparwood
FRIDAYFebruary 14
LightSnow
High Temp. -0°CLow Temp. -5°CP.O.P. 80%24-hr Snow 5 cmWind S 15 km/hHours of sunshine 11
SATURDAYFebruary 15
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High Temp. -0°CLow Temp. -5°CP.O.P. 20%24-hr Snow 1-3 cmWind SW 10 km/hHours of sunshine 4
ScatteredFlurries
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MURDER
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Thursday, December 27, 2012 S e r v i n g t h e S o u t h C o u n t r y , F e r n i e , S p a r w o o d , E l k f o r d s i n c e 1 8 9 8 FREE
AVALANCHE DEATHS
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Britis
h Columbia & Yuko
n
New
spaper Excelle
nce
First Place
By Angela Treharne
Free Press Staff
The Free Press is one
of the oldest business
in Fernie. Almost as
soon as people were settling
in the area and starting to
build the town, they want-
ed a community newspaper
to spread the local news,
events and everything else
that was happening, and so,
out of a tent, The Free Press
was born.In August 1898 Mr. G.G
Henderson arrived in Fernie.
Although the town didn’t
look like much back then,
Mr. Henderson had a hunch
that it was going to grow
into something amazing,
so he and his brother Mr.
R.L. Henderson bought a lot
with the intention of starting
a newspaper business. The
Free Press is still in the same
lot, on Second Avenue.
He then went east to
buy the plant and stock
necessary to build a first
class newspaper and job
printing office, returning
late in November of the
same year.The railway was then in
operation but no station
or freight shed had been
built. When all the materials
and equipment he had
ordered finally arrived, it
was thrown out of the train
and dumped into two feet
of snow.The first home of The Free
Press was in a 12 foot x
12 foot rough board shack,
in the rear of the present
office. It was in this shack
that all the equipment was
unpacked, the cases were
laid and the first type set for
The Free Press.It was also home to the
editor and his family for
quite a few weeks, in the
dead of winter, as hotel
accommodation was hard
to come by in the early days
of Fernie.
We’ve had The Elk Valley covered for 115 yearsThe Free Press in 1908, printed out of a tent in the same location as the office today.
The Free Press Turns 115 Years Old
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The Free Press atwww thefreepress.ca
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top left corner of our website
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A day of family fun at Wapiti Ski HillBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff
Fernie Alpine Resort isn’t the only ski hill to boast epic powder in the Elk Valley. Elkford’s Wapiti Ski Hill showed the community what they’ve been missing at their second annual Family Fun Day over
the weekend.Perfectly timed to take place during B.C. Family Day Weekend, skiers
and boarders of all ages came out on Saturday for a jam-packed day of activities. The festivities offered something for everyone, including powder 8’s, slalom and downhill races, balloon stomp, and a snow snake search for the younger kids.
Elkford’s Wapiti Ski Hill hosted their second annual Family Fun Day on Saturday. All photos by N. Obre
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Parade registration is under way. This years theme is The Legend of the Griz, Wild & Spirited Mountain Culture, your
parade entry should be designed with that in mind.
GRIZ DAYS 2014is coming up!!
February 28, March 1 & 2
All groups/organizations/businesses participating in the parade must forward an application to the Griz Days Committee no later than February 27th, 2014.Parade entrants must be lined up by 6:00 p.m. to be eligible for judging.Participants must line up behind the 901Fernie on 3rd Ave and 10th StreetParade starts at 6:30 p.m. sharp.
SAFETY STANDARDS: 1. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. 2. Parade coordinator reserves the right to reject any impaired individuals. 3. For safety reasons, absolutely no candy or other objects to be thrown from any moving vehicle. The
only candy or promotional items that may be handed out, must be done so person-to-person by a walking participant along the parade route.
4. The use of fi re, gas or propane devices is not permitted. 5. All parade vehicle drivers must have a valid driver’s license. 6. It is the responsibility of the fl oat sponsor to provide adequate safety measures to secure the
individuals riding on their fl oat. 7. Adults must supervise children on parade fl oats. 8. Participants must not get on or off moving fl oats or vehicles. 9. Vehicles must not stop in the middle of the parade route, or in any way hinder the forward procession
of the parade. 10. Participants are responsible for the observation of safety standards.
VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE PARADE.
Griz Days Parade Registration 2014
Organization/Business: ______________________________________________ (please print)
Contact Name: _____________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________
Thank you for participating in this year’s Griz Days Parade, March 1, 2014.There is no entry fee to participate in the parade. All parade participants must register.
Please return the registration form to the Fernie Chamber of Commerce.
1st place prize - $3002nd place prize - $1503rd place prize - $50
Est. 1898
Business best fl oat prizes 1st place half page ad
2nd place quarter page ad3rd place 8th page ad
Koocanusa Campsite
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